[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

Ordered a pair, awesome work thank you! Tony -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

These are fantastic! Someone buy that 53cm roadeo and then sell it to me in a few years. Has anyone seen a 52cm AHH demo? I've never seen a 52 or 54cm at HQ, but haven't been to BHH for a long time and not sure if they ever had one. That would be the golden ticket for me. -- You received

[RBW] Re: How much can Betty handle?

well, thanks, and I remain as uncertain as ever. I read that mixes, with the three pairs of stays converging at the dropout, are supposed to overcome some or more of the torque issues associated with typical step-through frames. And Larry drops the trump card on all my fretting ... but I still

[RBW] Re: FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

I don't think Etsy does make you create an account. I should try it out, though. You can check out with PayPal, or contact me off list. I took some cash envelopes for the Entmoot patches, and that worked out okay. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Chris King Rear Hub

As I recall, I had to pay shipping to send a Sturmey-Archer-equipped wheel to Napa for servicing. Fortunately, the repair involved replacing parts inside the hub—the wheel didn’t need to be rebuilt. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jan 25,

Re: [RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

That black 55cm sam hillborne would be super tempting if I didn't already have a joe a. on the way. sweet. On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 4:58 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I'll never warm up to the name, but those red and white Roadeos are the bee's > pajamas. I'm not saying you

[RBW] Re: Wow. California gets mud.

Where are these trails? Walnut Creek? -- 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,

[RBW] joe appaloosa photos

It looks like the choco bar has more rise and less forward extension than the bosco. I gotta go in and ride that thing. Love the mustard color. Thanks for the great pictures. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

That B-stock 60cm Bleriot with the bum diagastay is forcing me into a stern sleep-on-it. Need for it? Nope. Room for it? Nope. Time for it? Nope. Want for it? Eee- *yep*. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Bleriot SOLD

https://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/24591281576/ On Monday, 25 January 2016 19:34:42 UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Thanks to Amit S for putting me together with a buyer here in Sacramento > who will obviously appreciate and enjoy the bicycle. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com >

[RBW] Bleriot SOLD

Thanks to Amit S for putting me together with a buyer here in Sacramento who will obviously appreciate and enjoy the bicycle. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

Alot of great looking bikes, all those Roadeo's and the pair of Hilsens. Some people are going to get great deals, even that 60cm green Cheviot is sweet looking. Good thing I'm fully stocked! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Bleriot SOLD

Pictures prove it happened: https://flic.kr/p/Dt3Kgo On Monday, 25 January 2016 19:34:42 UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Thanks to Amit S for putting me together with a buyer here in Sacramento > who will obviously appreciate and enjoy the bicycle. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com >

[RBW] Losing my mind or deleted topic?

I am befuddled. I thought someone posted in the past week that they were looking to buy a well used 56cm Atlantis f/f/hs. Now I can't find the topic/post. Was it a stand alone topic? Was it a post in another topic? Was it deleted? Or did I misread a post? Of course the answer to my question

Re: [RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos

Hugh, Well, it is almost "mine" since that's the same size and color that I ordered. A big reason I wanted to go check it out in person. When I decided to order one, I knew that the bars would be a question. But I figured that if it turns out I don't like them, I'll just replace them. Given the

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Great job finding the kid's bike that makes the Islabike price point reasonable! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 8:46:23 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Leah et al, I just came across this bike, and thought I would pass the > 411 on:

Re: [RBW] Seeking Alejandro

Their correct name is Canada Geese, Steve Palo Verde, Ca. On Monday, January 25, 2016, Justin Schoop wrote: > Those are Canadian geese. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos

What were those tires? On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 3:30:50 PM UTC-5, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > Went for a(nother) test ride on the Joe yesterday. It rained a bit, but > then the sun came out. Too bad I had to return it. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/phlatphrog/sets/72157663735364022 >

[RBW] Re: Seeking Alejandro

Those are Canadian geese. -- 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, send email

Re: [RBW] After RAGBRAI 2016 - Muscatine to Milwaukee WI

Bob- It's nice to hear you're doing RAGBRAI again this year. We met two years ago, on my first RAGBRAI (I have a red Riv Road/650b). I'm not sure what my plan will be for RAGBRAI. I'm not riding the entire week, probably just the last 3 days. If we're riding light, I'll probably be on my

[RBW] Re: Wow. California gets mud.

Delicious! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 10:49:03 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > It's been a while. > But with marriage and house looking. Bike photos becomes secondary. > > Anyways. Breaking news! > When you get a week of rain, after a 5 year drought in California,

[RBW] Re: Seeking Alejandro

Tom, What a beautiful way to add love to the adventure! May your quest for the Fisher King bear fruit! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 10:37:59 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > I was out on a mission today, seeking a homeless man in our "outback", > such as it is, here,

[RBW] Re: XT Rear hub 135 to 130mm respacing?

It should also be noted that respacing your hub by removing spacers on the non-drive side will require the wheel to be redished to keep the rim centered in the frame. You will be increasing the dish and thus the tension differential between drive and non-drive side spokes. Another reason to

[RBW] Grab Sack and fanny pack for sale

hello group! I have a few bags for sale. All in excellent condition. Bought them, tried them a bit. If youre not crazy about the price, offer somethin fair :) All prices include shipping! 1) Sackville Grabsack tan, almost brand new.- $45 2)Rivendell Mountain Works large hiphugger

[RBW] cycling shoes

Has anyone had any experience with these cycling shoes?? http://cycleurdeluxe.com/ Thanks, Bruce -- 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

Re: [RBW] After RAGBRAI 2016 - Muscatine to Milwaukee WI

I've thinking of switching Janesville with Evansville because it's smaller, but it'll be somewhere near there. the Fort Atkinson bit is really based on the fact that as a youth I saw Bill Camplin play a billion times in local bars and other venues and he and his spouse own a place there. I'm

Re: [RBW] After RAGBRAI 2016 - Muscatine to Milwaukee WI

I concur that the maps Doug suggested (and the trail networks they describe) are awesome. I think your route through Janesville and Fort Atkinson is good; the Peace and Ice Age trails connect those towns. And then the Glacial Drumlin trail takes you east into Milwaukee. The NW IL section

[RBW] Re: WTB: 700c wheelset, 126mm rear (maybe130)

Thanks!! -- 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, send email to

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos

Hi Patrick, I just went through your images and I have to remark, that is a sweet looking machine or better stated a fine steed indeed. The color is gorgeous. Very good build. On handle bars, I've never felt comfortable with that type of bar almost too upright for me. But one's comfort is so

Re: [RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos

I didn't make note of exactly what those tires are. They are not the stock tires that will come with the bikes. I think they are 2.2". At least 2.1". They looked to me to be the fattest you could possibly fit on the bike. (Didn't get a good photo, but there is about zero clearance between the

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Congrats for Lincoln. They also have nice accessories like racks and fenders, if needed. David -- 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] Re: How much can Betty handle?

I think Deacon has it about right. If you look at the Riv PDF Clem Brochure and scroll to the bottom, you will find a discussion of how to load the Clementine to avoid excess flex. Now the Clementine is not exactly a mixte,

[RBW] Re: joe appaloosa photos

Sorry, should have read the OP better. Test ride Duh. On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 12:30:50 PM UTC-8, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > Went for a(nother) test ride on the Joe yesterday. It rained a bit, but > then the sun came out. Too bad I had to return it. > >

Re: [RBW] After RAGBRAI 2016 - Muscatine to Milwaukee WI

Great to hear from you and yes, I remember. I can't wait to see your Rodeo. I'll be on my trusty Friday again - at least that's the plan at the moment. I'll be spending a day in Muscatine when RAGBRAI finsishes so perhaps we can get together for bite on Saturday if you've time before heading back

[RBW] Re: Seeking Alejandro

Hi Tom, I was at the grocery store the other day and witnessed three young (by my standards) folks on bikes obviously homeless, two women and man. I felt so sad for them! I feel so blessed to have come from a caring loving family, gainfully employed with a roof over my head. I heard recently

[RBW] Re: Wow. California gets mud.

Beautiful pictures, as always. From the looks of that reservoir, it seems you guy scan still use a lot MORE rain - is that right? Count your blessings no matter what - pictures like this always make me jealous of the fact that you can actually ride this time of year. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: WTB: 700c wheelset, 126mm rear (maybe130)

PM sent. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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] WTB: 700c wheelset, 126mm rear (maybe130)

Drew. Where are you located? I may have something if you're close by. -- 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

Re: [RBW] WTB: 700c wheelset, 126mm rear (maybe130)

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info=86_235_243_id=3135 These are freewheel, but an amazing deal. On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Minh wrote: > Drew. Where are you located? I may have something if you're close by. > > -- > You received this message

[RBW] Re: FS: merino wool items

forgot to add, all Merino Skins clothes are black. thanks -- 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.

[RBW] Re: How much can Betty handle?

I don't think an occasional 230 lbs will unduly stress a Betty. However if it were me I would try to spread the weight between the front, rear and both sides. I think repeatedly putting that much weight entirely on the rear, especially unbalanced side to side could not be good for any bike,

[RBW] Seeking Alejandro

The Canada geese will be fine. They stay in our cold area year-round now, using neighborhood ponds, golf courses, harvested fields. I didn't realize the southwest was on one of their flyways. I would winter there if I could, too. My brother-in-law the psychiatrist oversees all of the public

[RBW] Re: How much can Betty handle?

That's cargo bike territory, Garth. And it's been done. A few times. http://www.treehugger.com/cars/local-colorado-brewery-transports-kegs-via-tricycle.html See how aero the rider can get: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/159174168049978456/

[RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

I got 18 this time. The one more that just got added is a 50cm Hilsen, even though there is a typo in the title that says 58cm. On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 3:05:01 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Only 13 show for me, and the Rodeo ain't among them. Have you refreshed > your browser,

[RBW] Re: Wow. California gets mud.

Manny: House looking is a chore, eh? Think about what goes thru someone's mind when they are trapped at home under 3' of snow, and they log on here, only to see beautiful pictures of green hills with people riding bikes in shortsin JANUARY! Not sure but it may be part of the reason for

[RBW] Ready to Ride

There is a treasure trove of Ready to Ride Rivendells now on the site. That 59cm Roadeo is beckoning me. http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/1072.htm 17 bikes in the Ready to Ride section. Wowsa. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: How much can Betty handle?

So folks are saying my 225lb body plus -- essentially anything -- are too much for my Yves Gomez? I suspect that I carry 25 lb of groceries on my rear rack regularly. (Panniers, kind of balanced.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow. California gets mud.

Here's the spillway in happier (wetter) times: http://youtu.be/-K_8R03jIZI --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Jan 25, 2016, at 3:09 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > It's been raining, but here's a sobering shot of the spillway at

[RBW] Re: How much can Betty handle?

I mean with the Betty Patrick ... the Betty ! The Betty and beer ! Ahahahahahahaa ;) My wondering is hardly "practical" as the world is full of practicality, this is just fun, for the helluva it ! Or, How about 99 bottles of beer instead on the Betty, take one down pass it

[RBW] Re: How much can Betty handle?

Don't ask me why this came to mind as I don't even drink beer but I wonder how many kegs of beer you could carry ? !!! Ahahahahahahah !! I checked , a full keg weighs about 160 lbs. . One for each side ? 2 front and 2 rear ? I'm laughing about this heartily , yet I really am

[RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

Only 13 show for me, and the Rodeo ain't among them. Have you refreshed your browser, Bill? With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 3:56:42 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > There is a treasure trove of Ready to Ride Rivendells now on the site. > That 59cm Roadeo is beckoning me.

[RBW] FS: "Biketinkers Union" patches

Looks great. Placed my order. Thanks, Erl -- 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] RR44, Will's page

Will has a "how working here has changed me" article in the Reader. I won't spoil the whole thing 'cause BUY ONE, but I related to upright bars and not being so obsessive about piling on miles. I like sitting up, going kinda slow and just tooling around town. Rivendell's "just ride" philosophy

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Ok, ok, one last thing. Today was our first day commuting to school on The Red Rocket. You guys, I'm giggling like an idiot on this keyboard as I type the very words! Pre-Red Rocket we did this: I met the boys at school, deep sighs from Lincoln as he mentally geared himself to pedal up that

[RBW] Chris King Rear Hub

If they're going to do a warranty repair, that's a tacit admission of a defect. Is it common for a company to pay shipping both ways in this situation? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Seeking Alejandro

This reminds me of a book I recently read after a blog post by Stephan Guyenet (riv link - originally discovered him here based on Paleo discussions). It's called Healing Back Pain, and here's the link in case anyone here has had chronic postural muscle pain and can't seem to make progress on

[RBW] Re: Ready to Ride

I'll never warm up to the name, but those red and white Roadeos are the bee's pajamas. I'm not saying you should buy it, but I'm not saying you shouldn't ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

> > Here's one to show you what I was driving all day Saturday and half of > Sunday. My driveway is a bit of a challenge in weather like this! > The front of my house shows the extent of

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Nice. Achine! That's what I've been wishing for, these past few days. Cheers, Steve -- 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] Re: RR44, Will's page

Yeah, Boscos changed me On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 8:55:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Will has a "how working here has changed me" article in the Reader. I > won't spoil the whole thing 'cause BUY ONE, but I related to upright bars > and not being so obsessive about piling on miles. I

[RBW] RR44, Will's page

Okay, that does it. Now I've got to have RR44. Sounds like my kind of article. Time to get an order together. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Great to hear about everyone else's experience with the snow! I'm still in the 55% of unplowed residential streets in Alexandria though we do have plowed primary and secondary streets

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

Great to hear about everyone else's experience with the snow! I'm still in the 55% of unplowed residential streets in Alexandria though we do have plowed primary and secondary streets close enough to walk to if we really wanted to get out and about. Speaking of which I finished the re-build