[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

I commute 20 miles per day just outside of Tel Aviv. It's a densely populated urban area. Route is a combination of city streets, interurban bike lanes, a very nice mixed use paved trail through the Yarkon Park and some sidewalks where there is no other safe option. We use my wife's car for lon

Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Does Patrick smoke cigarettes? "Cigarette smoking may be a substantial source of intake of these hazardous elements" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: ISO Selle Anatomical X saddle black

I have one in great shape. $70 plus shipping On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:26:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > As the post says looking for the above saddle in black. Figured I'd see if > anyone has one they're not using before I spring for a new one. > > Tail Winds, > > ~Hugh > > -- Y

Re: [RBW] Bike hacks.

Thanks -- I will review and doubtless archive! On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 7:49 PM, 'clayton bailey' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Patrick, and to those who don't follow Facebook, here are the videos and > photos you have requested. Three bike hacks; two for the k

[RBW] WTB Nitto Dirt Drop stem

WTB Nitto Dirt Drop stem 80mm X 26.0 if you have one you want to sell. Thx, Bruce in San Diego -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bu

[RBW] WTB Nitto Albastache handlebars

WTB Nitto Albastache handlebars in good condition. Contact me off list if you're willing to part ways. Thanks, Bruce in San Diego -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

Hm. About 3.5 miles round trip? Urban, mostly on separated bike infrastructure. On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:17:18 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > On average would you say? > Urban, suburban, or rural? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

The first thing is that my best friends will call me out on my behavior and force me to look at myself and my assumptions and actions. I see Grant as befriending this other fellow by challenging his (and our assumptions) and forcing him/us to look into a mirror. Other people do what they want to d

Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

If you're worried about cramping you could also try some Unsuphured Blackstrap Molasses. Tons of Potassium, smoky sweet salty taste and Mark Sisson approved. Good luck in your search. Mystery ailments are not enjoyable. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] WTB - 58cm or 60cm Hunqapillar complete

Oops, yes meant 62cm. Thanks Bill!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, se

[RBW] WTB - 58cm or 60cm Hunqapillar complete

I don't think there is such a thing as a 60cm Hunqapillar. Best of luck all the same -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

On 09/17/2015 11:50 AM, Ellis Dee wrote: Hi Deacon, You should be aware that many antacids--both prescription and over the counter--contain aluminum hydroxide, as per: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601013.html So, if you take a teaspoon of Maalox you've just ingested more

[RBW] WTB 56cm or 58 cm Sam frameset

Charlie, Did you get that beautiful, maroon Appaloosa that was just in the Web specials? I ran up to Riv to check it out but was too late. Can we expect a full report anytime soon? Congrats! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] WTB - 58cm or 60cm Hunqapillar complete

Looking to buy a 58cm Hunqapillar, however would consider a 60cm as well. Ideally, Bosco Bullmoose bars, however I could swap out. I'm located in NJ and will to pay shipping cost. Please reach out if you are considering selling. Thanks Jason Brick, NJ -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Hi Deacon, You should be aware that many antacids--both prescription and over the counter--contain aluminum hydroxide, as per: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601013.html So, if you take a teaspoon of Maalox you've just ingested more aluminum than you would get by riding on a

[RBW] Re: Novels???

If you like Steampunk novels, I just read a couple that were a lot of fun: The Invisible Library by Genevive Cogman Free-Wrench by Joseph Lallo The Invisible Library is about a woman who travels to alternate universes to collect variations of the same book. Quite an interesting concept! Free-

[RBW] Attention tall riders

Hi guys, Got several tall-boy bikes/frames up on eBay. If you reference Rivendell, Salsa, and Soma you should find them. Thanks! Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] WTB 56cm or 58 cm Sam frameset

I don't know if this interests you, but I have a brand new 55cm blue Sam frameset that I bought this spring that I'm looking to sell (I was going to list it here and on Craigslist next week). I bought a proto-Appaloosa a few weeks ago and don't need both. I know a 55 is not a 56 or a 58, but it

[RBW] C&O / GAP Trail Users: Bike Roll-On Service on Amtrak's Capitol Limited

T H A T ' S Y O O G E!!! Woo HOO!!! Thx, BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

I have one of the first run green ones. It was my commuting bike for many years with lights, fenders, and a big honking saddlebag. It's served duty on centuries, club rides, fire roads, my errand bike and last winter was outfitted with studded snow tires After this winter she will go to the s

[RBW] ISO Selle Anatomical X saddle black

As the post says looking for the above saddle in black. Figured I'd see if anyone has one they're not using before I spring for a new one. Tail Winds, ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Novels???

A novel I read recently about race in US (and Africa) by an African woman--great different POV: Americanah Novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver The Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh which I had been waiting for the third

RE: [RBW] Bike hacks.

It's on the Rivendell owners page. Clayton, if you start making those basket qr's I'd be first in line to buy a few. Genius -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, se

[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

It is not reasonable to ship an obviously well used and worn out part with the note "it failed; replace it". Especially for such an inexpensive piece of engineering. I would gladly never do business with such a person again..there are more important things in life than money. -- You received

[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

If I get back into film, it would be with a Rollei 35. Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:33:40 AM UTC-7, Ellis Dee wrote: > > I really enjoy film cameras too! The film camera that I travel with is an > old Rollei 35 from the late 60s. I had a guy make a custom lea

Re: [RBW] Re: Novels???

Or (because I'm Canadian) Margaret Atwood's trilogy...*Oryx and Crake* (you'll never look at chicken fingers the same way), *After the Flood* and *Mad Addam. * Quite a chilling vision of the future because it's entirely plausible. Also , as Steve P. noted, try the Patrick O Brien novels - exqu

[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

Hello, I will agree that it isn't really public but it certainly isn't private either. I can also accept that Grant didn't do it to shame anyone and that it would only be considered cowardly if it was done instead of telling the customer he didn't want to replace it and that it is an unreasonab

RE: [RBW] Bike hacks.

I just went to what I thought was the Riv Facebook page, Clayton, and found nothing there from you. How long ago did you post the hacks? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Moore Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 3:27 PM To: r

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

Kendall, I would like the SaddleSac if it has not already been taken. Thanks! On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 12:38:02 PM UTC-4, Kendallspower wrote: > > All shipped to da 48. > > All racks are quite minty and bags are in excellent condition. > > Nitto Campee 200 > Big Back Rack 33R 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

Welcome to the tribe (almost)! On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 12:12:16 PM UTC-7, Comotion001 wrote: > > Hope to have another migrating soon. I have a bike shop lined up that is > going to inspect it and then pack / ship if it is as the seller > represented. Found the Omnium Bike Shop in Sai

Re: [RBW] Bike hacks.

For those of us who are not Facebook afficionados, could you post these in an email? Thanks. Patrick Moore, who has an unoccupied kickstand plate on his new Dahon Hon Solo. On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 1:08 PM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > For those wh

[RBW] Re: Tour Guide from RBW Headquarters to the Picnic on Sunday?

The ferry from Jack London Square is likely to be a mess; the Eat Real food festival runs from Friday through Sunday, and Jack London will be mobbed. That festival will also soak up all the parking in the area. I think the OP's big point is not "where are the BART stati

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

Hope to have another migrating soon. I have a bike shop lined up that is going to inspect it and then pack / ship if it is as the seller represented. Found the Omnium Bike Shop in Saint Paul, they are very accommodating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Bike hacks.

For those who don't follow the Rivendell Facebook page, I posted three bike hacks for the tinkerers among you, on Facebook's Rivendell page. Two are regarding kickstands and one is for a quick release Wald basket. I hope these can help fix problems you might have. Clayton (Bendite) -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Re: Novels???

C. S. Lewis's "space trilogy" is worth reading, serially or separately. The last, *That Hideous Strength,* has elements of deep black humor in addition to its other literary merits. (Eg, N. I. C. E. -- National Institute for Controlled Experiments; administration helped by the new-tech Pragmatomet

[RBW] Re: Novels???

+1 for Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Superb writing. His other book, Lila, I didn't like as much. Quite a tragic character, Pirsig On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:08:04 PM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > One of my all-time favoites is "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" >

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Yes, the Bullseye Roger Durham wood platform pedals were mine to their end and they gave me their all. You can just see one here (especially if you click the enlarge view button): https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9242340546/in/album-72157634546062347/ With abandon, Patrick On Thursday

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

I got mine from Montana. Quickbeams must be migrating south seeking the entwives. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 12:07:59 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I bought my first QB from someone in Minneapolis as well!!! > -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

If the wifey isnt doing better i might join solo. I have a route in mind that is fairly short and fun. Otherwise We'll see you at the picnic On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 7:58:50 AM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > Absolutely. All bike are welcome. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 14, 2015, at

[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

I'm okay with the "public shaming" but don't agree that it is public shaming since nobody was named. Honestly, who in their right mind would send a shifter in like that with a note demanding replacement? This is clearly a failure due to weather conditions/environmental conditions and lack of c

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Weren't those those CHIPs Phil Wood pedals? Patrick, didn't you have those at some time, or weren't you interested them at some time? On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:59:54 AM UTC-5, M D Smith wrote: > > Patrick- > > Have you considered wooden pedals? > > I can't find the exact thing I'm t

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

I bought my first QB from someone in Minneapolis as well!!! On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:49:01 AM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: > > in Durham. I got my QB from a seller on this list who's in Minneapolis, > too, so it wouldn't be the first time a QB has made that trip. :) > > -E. > > On Wed,

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

in Durham. I got my QB from a seller on this list who's in Minneapolis, too, so it wouldn't be the first time a QB has made that trip. :) -E. On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Comotion001 wrote: > Thanks Eunice for the QB info link. I'm in the Charlotte area, where are > you in NC? > > On Wedne

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

Yes, that is correct 700c 27F. Thanks Bill! TourSack SOLD On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 9:38:02 AM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote: > > All shipped to da 48. > > All racks are quite minty and bags are in excellent condition. > > Nitto Campee 200 > Big Back Rack 33R 180 > Big Back Rack

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

Nitto Campee is not a model, it is a category. From the pictures it looks like the $200 rack you are offering is a front rack for 700c wheels with detachable lowriders, which would be a Nitto Campee 27F. They make the same front rack for 650B and 26", but yours looks like the 700c model to me

[RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

When you realize no one really knows what they're doing, it's easy to forgive them . ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun

[RBW] FS: Nitto Campee, Nitto Big Back Rack Large 33, Nitto Big Rear Rack (long boy, long stay) Sackville Toursacks Olive Sackville Sackville TrunkSack OliveSaddlesack Olive

All shipped to da 48. All racks are quite minty and bags are in excellent condition. Nitto Campee 200 Big Back Rack 33R 180 Big Back Rack 180 TourSack 140 TrunkSack 100 SaddleSack 50 -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

I have a 1997 Waterford-built all-rounder and I think the paint job is holding up really quite well. Obviously, it's not a Joe Bell paint job. Now, to be fair,my AR isn't in daily hard use ... because I don't have totally secure inside storage at work.The paint job does have a few minor nicks a

[RBW] Re: Tour Guide from RBW Headquarters to the Picnic on Sunday?

Hey Matt - The marin headlands ride I'm leading leaves from near the Ferry Building by the Embarcadero BART which you'll need to pass at some point, so if you're interested in parking in Walnut Creek (or Oakland even, Rockridge BART is a decent place to park and only a few blocks from my house)

Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

I don't think there is anything shameful about the post. I see it as Grant philosophizing about the nature of our society. I think it is more directed at society in general with the shifter returner as a symptom of the disease... Toshi On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: >

[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

I really enjoy film cameras too! The film camera that I travel with is an old Rollei 35 from the late 60s. I had a guy make a custom leather case for it and that has worked out great. I have carried on a bike and a motorcycle. A compact camera is a good way to go. The lens on the Rollei 35

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Thank you all! I'm not ready to search for new pedals just yet. I have these and I have shoes and I know that combo works. We're in to cooler days now, so it's less an issue to wear shoes (plus everything has got to seed and dried up, and that adds barefoot fun!). Michael, yes the most likely c

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

Waterford has painted so many frames there is no way to sum them all up into generalizations . I myself do not hold them up as some kind or perfect, beyond reproach company , from personal experience . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

Customer: "Waiter, there's a fly in my soup !" Waiter, seeing an empty bowl : "Where is the soup ?" Customer : "In my tummy " Waiter : "Well , that's one lucky fly !" Ahahahaahahahaah !!! On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6:29:24 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: > > Touché Bill! Grant keep

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

In regards to aluminum , it should be noted that all Al that is used in everything is not the same . Some is anodized , which is a chemical process that makes it's surface relatively inert . I say relatively only because acids and highly caustic chemicals can compromise it. Skin contact , coo

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

I've found Gunnar paint to be very good. They got a bad rap early on with some poor paint and that reputation has lived on in the internet ether far beyond the reality of the quality of paint since the late oughts. Not quite the same as Waterford but close. Best, Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academ

[RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

Deacon, pardon me for jumping in so late in the conversation. I haven't read all of the previous 26 replies so some of this may repetitive. Al is a known neuro disrupter, as you know. It does seem unlikely that the pedals are the cause of your problem, since the metal is unheated. But you c

[RBW] Re: Novels???

All the Light We Can Not See. Not a short novel, but the very best novel I have read in a long, long time. On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:03:22 AM UTC-4, mike gasparino wrote: > > Hi folks, > Anyone have any good short novels they'd like to recommend? Thanks! > Michael -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?

It seems the software changed a word or 2 above. "Remove just the part that shows" is what it should say. Yikes mobiles! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, se

[RBW] Re: non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?

Thomas, on seam tags are removed the same way I described regardless of the location, side, top or bottom. You do not need to dismantle the garment to remove the hidden part, just debate is showing. Hence hold the tag taught and cut close to the seam as possible. I do this all the time! No rips