[RBW] HubbuHubbuH - First Loaded Tour

In hindsight, it may not have been the best conceived plan but I am a firm believer that a bit of naïvety makes for a good bicycle adventure. An open mind, willingness to go-with-the-flow, sometimes a series of weird events comes together to make for interesting life experiences. Quick

[RBW] FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

UPDATE - remaining bags and price drops Baggins Banana Bag. Gray, never used. $110 Ostrich F-104 handlebar bag (I think). Green. Never used. $110 Smaller Carradice wedge bag. Black. Includes Minoura mounting hack for using as a handlebar bag. $30 Pictures are on Instagram. @Biketinker or

[RBW] Re: Hunq rider in Kingston NY

Hi all I missed this whole thread and I'm the one who started it! I MAY be available for a ride on Sunday also. I won't know if I'll be in town till mid-week but will I know Sat won't work. Sunday might. Will let you all know. I just did a 35 miler yesterday up around Cottekil into Olivebridge ,

[RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH

15 yrs ago I measured my PBH at 83.5 and my saddles were at 72.5 with B17 and up to 73cm with a Flite using 170mm cranks and clipless MTB pedals. I am currently measuring my PBH at about 83.0 and my saddles are 72.0 +/- 5mm. I notice with thin flat pedals and thinner shoes I can be

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I may have to eat my hat (drink my words?) on this one. Good info here. If green beans are really a half to a third of the price, and you can get good results so simply, I just may have to look into it further. I am worried about the sensitive smoke detectors in my apartment. And the stove fan

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Usually better but that's compared to making super gassy coffee soon after roasting. I think waiting a day is good, not the end of the world if you don't. If you roast a bunch at once like I do with the Behmor you get to taste the same beans for the rest of the week. There seems to be a peak

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

For those who asked; I think equipment is far less important than buying good quality beans. Coffee is a food crop. Environmental factors, processing and handling all play a huge part in how good the beans are. Personal preference is also important, if you like something, that is all that

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 4:51:06 PM UTC-7, Joe Cook wrote: > > I can notice a difference in the taste if I wait at least a day before > brewing, sometimes longer > Better, or worse? jim m walnut creek ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Finally, I have Riv

Congratulations! I wonder how many get to try a Riv before they buy? I bought mine blind, trusting Grant completely. Well worth it, but would have saved needless fretting and wonder to have ridden one first. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 5:58:32 PM UTC-6, blakcloud wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Finally, I have Riv

Congratulations on your new to you bike. Sounds like you are already enjoying it. -- 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] Finally, I have Riv

Hi Bill, Congrats on your Ram. It's a great bike! You can convert to 650b and that almost eliminates the TCO, but not entirely. I could run 42 mm with fenders on the 650b Ram. With that said, though, I did end up selling my Ram to a group member and getting a custom which should be finished

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

You'll notice a lot of bloom or degassing/foaming if you brew too soon after roasting. Most people say wait a day or 2 after roasting to brew but you can brew soon after and still enjoy a cup. I can notice a difference in the taste if I wait at least a day before brewing, sometimes longer On

[RBW] Rainy Writer's Nook

In which I escape the Day of the Bronc but neither the muse nor the rain... http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/writers-rainy-day-nook/ With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

For those of you who do roast your own coffee, how long do you let the beans rest, if at all? If I'm understanding correctly, the CO2 released in roasting needs about 8 hours to out gas, then the "good stuffs" begin breaking down. Since CO2 bonds easily with water it makes for an acidic cup of

[RBW] Finally, I have Riv

Bobs and Rivs, A big thanks to Bill Hammond for the "long term loan" of his metallic pearl orange Rambouillet, size 54. I've been watching on here for years waiting on an orange Ram in my size. Wonder of wonders, Bill put his up for sale just down the road a couple of hours away. Bill still

[RBW] Re: Feeler: 56cm Toyo-built Rivendell Atlantis

SOLD -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Dear Patrick, I paid about $300 for my Behmor in early 2013. I did the math on it when I bought it, and figured that if I used it once a week -- sometimes twice -- it would pay for itself in about 10 months. Cost of green beans vs. roasted store-boughts. The only down side to the Behmor is

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Dear Chris, I would say the Behmor gives me quality that is 90-95% as good as a small micro roaster at a fraction of the cost. I drink 3 cups a day, so it keep it affordable. John On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:22:28 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > John, > > Did you and Keven have trouble

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Thank you everyone for you experience! That Zen Roast looks fantastic, Austin! It sold my wife on trying it (she was apprehensive about the fry pan method). No whisk required, and it appears to minimize the factors that contribute to an inconsistent roast by wrapping the ceramic around nearly

Re: [RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Scratch that. Clem Smith, Jr 64 L. Jay -- 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] FS: carradice camper long flap ( green or black)

Hello bunch, I am currently on the divide, and attempting to lighten up a little . This bag was previously unused , but now has about a month worth of use ( in dusty conditions) . I will clean it up , and upload some pictures . Hoped to get $115 + shipping. The green bag is much less dusty.

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I've been roasting my own for a few years, I started with a popcorn popper which eventually stopped working, now I just use a wire whisk in the pot that was once the popcorn popper. 1 pound at a time, usually lasts me about a week for twenty minutes of work. I usually get one of the sampler

[RBW] FS: Clem Smith H 59cm

I bought this bike earlier this summer, but now I'm in a downsizing mode and it's on the block: 59cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr High bar model, mustard color, great shape, stock build + fenders: $895 frame/fork/headset/seat post/kickstand: $595 OBO and shipping not included. It might take me a few

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

Long flap w/ the snaps and second set of leather straps. long side of it snaps in making it the short version, then unsnappity-snap for the long flappity-flap. https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/saddlebags/originals-camper-longflap-saddlebag On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 2:29:01 PM UTC-4, Philip

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne - Green, Double TT

Jon curious if the Sam has been sold? Also inseam/PBH? I am tall 6'3 but shorter inseam 32". 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] Re: FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

I believe it's a regular flap. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXMnaGCFtoz/?taken-by=biketinker Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 7:21:33 AM UTC-7, Davey Two Shoes wrote: > > Is it the longflap nelson? Can you send me some pictures? > >> -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Hunq rider in Kingston NY

Hey all, I'm a bit late to respond- my apologies! I'd be up for a ride from Kingston that weekend, but the best day for me would be Sunday the 6th. I can probably rally a few other riders to join us as well. Let me now what you think? -Bryan On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:49:37 AM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] WTT: On One Midge 25.4 for 31.8 or Soma Junebug 31.8 Silver

I checked, and I don’t have a set of bars like that. Sorry! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Jul 27, 2017, at 10:45 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > > I’ll check when I get home tomorrow. > > I would ask my wife to check, but all handlebars

Re: [RBW] Re: Grim Hipsters, Holdfasts

My buddy and I have both used the VO sabot pedals for many miles of paved bike touring, and been very happy with them. I've done around 5,000 miles, and he has done about 15,000 miles. We both use them with sturdy soled trail running shoes. For paved riding, I have no issues with the

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I've been roasting coffee for a few years now. Practical? Absolutely. Benefits? That's up to you to decide. You get to try specific coffees and roast them how you like, or differently and compare. It can be a routine part of daily life, or it can be a full-blown hobby taking up lots of your

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Ray: What is your roasting method? And your source for green beans? Last year I tried two different popcorn poppers over a few months, with green beans from Sweet Maria's and elsewhere, and had decent but inconsistent results, mostly inferior to the various roasted whole-bean coffees that I

Re: [RBW] Re: Grim Hipsters, Holdfasts

Agreed. The vp pins grip and dig into anything, in all weather. Including shin and ankle meat. -- 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] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I use a Behmor as well, it's been going for over 5 years at about a pound a week. The cheaper roasters will have less even roasts and you can only roast a little bit at a time. With the Behmor the most I roast is 12 oz of green beans at a time, this nets me about 8 oz roasted coffee weight,

Re: [RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Jay, Thanks for the update and congratulations! Sounds like a perfect solution. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 1.5 x N+1

Decided on a 59cm Clem Smith, Jr L. I love the ride of the Appaloosa and am sold on the long-long chainstays. This bike will remain permanently on the island, will be geared low, and will be a utility bike. The ride to the village on the island is about 2 miles, all uphill, and I intend to

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Bars: Drop or Moustache?

Sycip singles bar. Go. Clay -- 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

[RBW] Re: Feeler: 56cm Toyo-built Rivendell Atlantis

> > I have had three knee surgeries, and had an ACL replacement. I have also >> had three back surgeries and three carpal tunnel surgeries. I ride all the >> time, and take long rides in the Cascades. My point is, you will get >> better. If you sell it, you will regret it. I have a Toyo

[RBW] Possible alternate brew method for those coffee on the go riders.

Javapresse manual burr grinder followed by javapress metal drip cone if on the bike, or this plastic one for lightweight backpacking.

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

I'm roasting as I write this. Have been doing this for years. I use a Behmor 1600 as well. It gives you a lot of control over the process and is fairly tidy. I put it on the stove/ under the hood and that gets the smoke outside reliably. I roast about once every ~5 days. 1/2 pound- takes

[RBW] Re: Saddle height vs PBH

Steve Hogg is the master wizard of real world fit, IMHO. His use of a goniometer to measure leg angle and thus determine saddle height has worked for me. My local shop has one, so they set the height on the two bikes I ride the most. I then measured from crank center, in parallel to the seat

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

Thank you all! Ray, what roasting method do you use? John, would you say the Behmor 1600+ is the best value for a next step up from stove-top roasting? With abandon, Patrick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

John, Did you and Keven have trouble roasting beans to the quality level of a good micro-roaster? I've only done about 5 small batches, all with the same Brazilian beans from Sweet Maria's, but all have turned out "flat" and "lifeless" tasting. They are drinkable and taste like coffee but

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

Is it the longflap nelson? Can you send me some pictures? > -- 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: Possibly FS: 1986 Pinnarello Montello

awesome, I look forward to hearing from them. thanks! On Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 9:26:21 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > I passed your email address along. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Grim Hipsters, Holdfasts

Of course you can change the pins to hollow, they even come in different lengths, but hey, nothing like buying brand new stuff only to have replace part of it before you use it -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

When I worked at *RBW*, Keven and I got into coffee roasting with old popcorn poppers from Goodwill. Once we got the hang of it, we upgraded to a *Behmor 1600*. It took a few months for the machine to "pay for itself," but we roasted a lot of coffee. When I moved to Portland, I bought one.

[RBW] Roast your own coffee?

Do it only if you really love it forget about "what you get". Isn't love it's own self-fullfillment ? Indeed yes. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Grim Hipsters, Holdfasts

I just looked at the Sabots, I would not recommend them if you want your feet to stay put. The pins are the rounded off type, not the hollow point ones, huge difference. No wonder Dave's feet slid off. With the hollow point pins that would not have happened. I have ridden in driving rain with

[RBW] PSA: LL on Hartford CL

Nice older Long Low for what seems to me to be a great price. No connection to seller. https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/rivendell-longlow/6193166229.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Possibly FS: 1986 Pinnarello Montello

That was a beautiful bit of code-talking. If you weren't hep to the jive you'd be baffled. I knew someone whose girlfriend worked for the phone company, and once overheard a conversation that went like this (this is California): Dude. - Dude. Waves. - Where. Suicide. - Later. Somehow this

[RBW] FS: Bags - Baggins, Carradice, Ostrich

All prices include shipping, happy to entertain offers, discounts for multiple bags purchased. A mix of unused desirable bags, and strange project/hacks. Baggins Banana Bag. Gray, never used. $125 Ostrich F-104 handlebar bag (I think). Green. Never used. $125 Carradice Nelson. Green, used, some