[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

A Rivendell frame with a threadless front end would definitely have my interested. I've passed on Rivs in the past because of falling out of favor with threaded front ends. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

You say this as if several of the current models COULDNT be female. Do you know for sure they aren't? Sam Hillborne? Samantha. A. Homer Hilsen? Allison. Joe Appaloosa? Joesefine. Clem? Clementine. I never thought of them as being boy names or girl names (except for the Hilsen). I like the

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

If Grant reads this: please pick a woman’s name for the MTB. Perhaps even a non-WASPy woman’s name. It’s be a welcome change and I’d love to shred on a Ellie Fant, Hilda Clime, Filla Gree, or Some such. Just my two cents. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] WTB: Hub Area Racks with hoop

I’m looking for a hub area rack with hoop. Please let me know if you have one you’d be willing to sell of trade. Thanks, Isaac PDX -- 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

Re: [RBW] My Hack-ville roll tops with Ortlieb hardware

Hey Jeff, Thanks for the very cool idea and the info on where to get the parts. You da' man! Cheers, John On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:44:38 PM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: > > C’est moi. Nicely done! > > On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 8:04 PM John Rinker > wrote: > >> A while ago someone asked about bags for

Re: [RBW] My Hack-ville roll tops with Ortlieb hardware

C’est moi. Nicely done! On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 8:04 PM John Rinker wrote: > A while ago someone asked about bags for the HAR and someone else (Jeff, > maybe) posted photos of Sackville bags with Ortlieb hardware. Awesome idea! > > Here are some bags I made sort of based on the Swift Jr.

[RBW] Re: My Hack-ville roll tops with Ortlieb hardware

Great solution, Lone Peak also sells their nice locking pannier hooks https://lonepeakpacks.com/index.php/packs/pannier-hooks.html and their bungee S-hook hardware for the bottom

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

"Ridable prototypes by mid July!" That might just coincide with my first visit to the bay area in a couple of decades, and what I hope to be my first ever visit to RBW HQ. Yipee. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

Dance with the one you brought with you to the dance. Oh sure others may look a little a little more polished, dance a little swifter the list goes on . but there's no dancin' like the dance with the one in your forever presence . -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] My Hack-ville roll tops with Ortlieb hardware

A while ago someone asked about bags for the HAR and someone else (Jeff, maybe) posted photos of Sackville bags with Ortlieb hardware. Awesome idea! Here are some bags I made sort of based on the Swift Jr. Rangers for a tour last year. They worked great with the ol' strap on system, but they

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Grant also stated that he is working on a new book! On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 4:09:16 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Grant's BLAHG for today (11 June 2018) links to a (very good) radio > interview he did. During that interview, he confirmed a non-disc, > non-squish MTB is in the works. As for

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

for bikepacking/offroad touring, 29er is what i'd choose. i have a 29er hunqapillar (54cm) and it rides really nice. it's as much of a mountain bike as touring bike, which means it's just really useful. i also have a crust evasion 26"+ which fills the same niche, but in a very different way. i

[RBW] Re: My new Sam is complete!

The hubs are Velo Orange Grand Cru, laced to polished Velocity Atlas rims. :) On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 9:18:24 AM UTC-5, Beaverton Bob wrote: > > Wonderful build. Like many here, I am a Sam owner myself. I will second > the suggestion of getting it (at least slightly) dirty!! > > Trying to

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

That's an impressive ride. I may try cutting that into four separate weekend rides. Great write-up! Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 9:33:08 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > > > Last Fall I did the Marin Mountains 200k and speculated that it might be > the hardest 200k

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

Really handsome bike, Brian - congrats! I have the continental contact speed tires on my SimpleOne (42s I think) and really like them. I recently mounted a rear rack on my older Atlantis and am using Banjo Brothers' "Market Panniers" for mid-week grocery hauling. Such a stable bike, handled

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Grant's BLAHG for today (11 June 2018) links to a (very good) radio interview he did. During that interview, he confirmed a non-disc, non-squish MTB is in the works. As for other attributes the bike may or may not have, I don't remember any that were mentioned ... though it *might* have

Re: [RBW] New Atlantis! - First Riv

Brynnar asked what the strap is for. It's a "john's irish strap" around the front rack and the bars, supporting the rack as a safety measure. Rivendell recommends a bit of redundancy on the very remote chance that the center strut of your three-point-attached front rack fails. If the center

Re: [RBW] New Atlantis! - First Riv

Great build! What's the strap for? I haven't seen that before. Brynnar Indy -- 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: New Atlantis! - First Riv

Congrats...great looking bike. I see that your canine friend approves too...smart dog. On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 12:42:21 PM UTC-4, Brian Reeves wrote: > > I've been lurking for quite some time here and have wanted an Atlantis for > a while too. Back in April, I put out a wtb post looking

[RBW] WTB: Billie Bars

I missed the first shipment. Does anyone have a pair that they decided not to use? -- 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] Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

Thanks, all! John, there’s a lot on the water in the mouth trick I didn’t mention. First: A lot of it is based on Noakes’ approach to water from “Waterlogged” — the idea being that we don’t need the amounts of water we think we do DURING exertion, and often over drink. The body can perform

[RBW] New Atlantis! - First Riv

Fantastic bike and build! I sbet you will delight in discovering back roads and trails in Louisiana, as well as having a bike that says “Yes! Let’s turn here and see where that gravley, muddly thread of a road goes, aye?” Enjoy and keep the ride pics coming! We need more ride reports! With

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

Nice bike, welcome to the group, and hope your move goes well! Ride Safely, Beaverton 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 emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS: 59 Clem H - Grilver

The bike is sold. Tom -- 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: FS: 59 Clem H Frame/Fork/Headset - Grilver

Sold. I ended up selling the complete bike. Tom On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8:03:26 AM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > $700. > > This is the F/F/H from the complete that I've been unable to sell. It has > 20 miles on it, if that. I've decided to transfer most of the components > to my wife's

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

Congratulations! Looks great. On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 9:42:21 AM UTC-7, Brian Reeves wrote: > > I've been lurking for quite some time here and have wanted an Atlantis for > a while too. Back in April, I put out a wtb post looking for an Atlantis. > I had quite a few forum members kindly

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

Thanks for the report and video, Bill! Shoji Arlington MA On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 3:19:55 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Like it or not, I did manage to make my music video. It's easier to > motivate oneself to gather the footage if you have a concept ahead of > time. For me,

Re: [RBW] New Atlantis! - First Riv

Beautiful. Congrats! I love the handlebar too! And great work with the safety strap from front mini-rack to handlebar. That’s an important thing -Jim W. > On Jun 10, 2018, at 10:01 AM, Brian Reeves wrote: > > I've been lurking for quite some time here and have wanted an Atlantis for a >

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

My seat bag is made by Ely Rodriguez of Ruthworks. https://www.ruthworkssf.com/store/p79/Ultralight_Wedge.html BL in EC On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 9:36:47 AM UTC-7, David Podboy wrote: > > > Thanks for the report! What is the rear bag that you are using? > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis! - First Riv

That's a beauty! Congrats! On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11:42:21 AM UTC-5, Brian Reeves wrote: > > I've been lurking for quite some time here and have wanted an Atlantis for > a while too. Back in April, I put out a wtb post looking for an Atlantis. > I had quite a few forum members kindly

[RBW] Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

Fantastic story telling and photographs. Really enjoyed reading this. -- 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: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

Thanks for the report! What is the rear bag that you are using? -- 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: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

It seems there were two people, relatively new to Ebay though that is an assumption, battling it out... I am fairly sure the seller was grateful for the interest from both of those people! Bob On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11:00:47 AM UTC-5, Luke wrote: > > Just went for $2,175 - (longtime

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

I am consistently amazed by your documented rides Patrick. You seem to have a very understanding wife. Lucky man that you are. On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 6:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has, wonder if I’m > in the Smokey

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

Looks like it was a great time. Thanks for sharing! It really does look dangerously dry out there. I wonder how long I could go with the "holding water" trick. On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 7:40:59 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has,

Re: [RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

Ok never mind, I can see that you're here now. If you don't want an organized tour, the hike and bike trail is a good east-west route. If you want a north-south route I'd try the City of Austin Bike Route 31. (downtown only)

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

Just went for $2,175 - (longtime lurker - first time poster - '04 Ram Owner) On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 9:50:51 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > The starting bid was $1. It currently has 18 bids and is at $745 with 5 > days and change till end of auction. Yes, the *subject line* is >

Re: [RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

This place is run by a friend of mine, I recommend it over a b-cycle, which aren't much fun to ride if you ask me. http://mikesbikesandtours.com/ When are you coming? On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:34 AM Mike Packard wrote: > I agree, the best short ride near downtown is the granite and

[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

I agree, the best short ride near downtown is the granite and boardwalk trails on Ladybird Lake. Mostly stay on the south side of the lake, the path has several breaks in it on the north side. It gets less crowded as you ride east toward Roy G Guerrero Park. There are several other places to

[RBW] Re: My new Sam is complete!

Hey, Dennis! Getting your signiture in is easy. Type it at the bottom when you post. Grin. We used to have an (stated, unstated?) rule that people sign their names to each post. Interestingly, it helped the group culture maintain a different feel from other groups. We still feel different as

[RBW] Re: My new Sam is complete!

I had my new Roadini painted black and have the albastache bars on it, cream tire, 1x11, brooks saddle. If I posted a photo of it - it would look like I copied yours. Great minds think alike! Enjoy On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 12:48:30 PM UTC-4, d2mini wrote: > > Well, pretty much. haha >

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

Patrick, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the adventure as well as your writing and photography. Erl On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 7:40:59 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has, wonder if I’m > in the Smokey Mountains instead, encounter

[RBW] Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

Wonderful! 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, send email to

[RBW] My new Sam is complete!

Wonderful build. Like many here, I am a Sam owner myself. I will second the suggestion of getting it (at least slightly) dirty!! Trying to look at the pics in my phone, but are those White Industries hubs? If so, nice touch. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

the crushed granite trails around Lady Bird Lake, through Barton Springs and Zilker Park are nice, shared with pedestrians, and offer shade, which is very important in the summer Two side trips

Re: [RBW] Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

Deacpn, What a great trip and report. Appreciate your on-going sense of adventure and the efforts you extend in writing and photographing it. Thanks! Jim > > > On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 6:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has,

[RBW] Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

Should've asked this a week ago, but now that I'm here, wondering if there's any Austin-ites(?) on this list that could recommend some rides from downtown Austin, that are tolerable on an Austin-Bcycle. The b-cycles are subpar compared to what I'm used to in a bikeshare bike, but they'll get

[RBW] Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

Your ride reports keep getting better and better Bill. Very inspirational around an area where I lived for a brief spell (‘95-‘00). Was the circuitous route around Tiburon Paradise Drive? Pretty views indeed. Looking forward to the video. And... orange juice mixed with coke... sounds kind of

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

Nice video Bill, quite a ride, a full day of fun. Steve On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 3:19 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Like it or not, I did manage to make my music video. It's easier to > motivate oneself to gather the footage if you have a concept ahead of > time. For me, 'concept' means a song.

[RBW] Re: My new Sam is complete!

HA! I never figured out how to add a sig here. May the force be with you, -d2 aka Dennis. On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 7:38:29 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > R2D2 (no name, so you get mocked. Grin.), > Delightful build! I love the tuxedo Sam, and those prime sylvan touring > pedals in

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

Multi-talented family. Thanks for sharing the write-up and great video! On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 3:19:55 AM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Like it or not, I did manage to make my music video. It's easier to > motivate oneself to gather the footage if you have a concept ahead of > time.

Re: [RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

Hi Nathan, Glad you isolated the problem... one note on the grip kings: I found I needed to retighten the bolts that hold the rounded, outer textured portions to the central H part of the body body. I had one come loose and drop right out after only a couple short rides after first receiving

[RBW] Re: PSA: all rounder near chicago

What else did the seller have and will they be for sale? :) On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 11:48:06 PM UTC-4, Karl wrote: > > Steve, I jumped on the grenade now time to get this back to Nashville. > Yay! Excited for this one! Brought it back to Chicago. Seller had all kinds > of amazing bikes!

Re: [RBW] Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

Patrick, I am glad you shared this wonderful ride :-) Keep them coming! On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 7:40 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has, wonder if I’m > in the Smokey Mountains instead, encounter deer, bear, wild ass, pronghorn > antelope,

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

So glad I read this before heading off to work this morning, Deacon. Helped me start my day with happy thoughts. Thanks. -Doc On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 6:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has, wonder if I’m > in the Smokey

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

Like it or not, I did manage to make my music video. It's easier to motivate oneself to gather the footage if you have a concept ahead of time. For me, 'concept' means a song. The song is my own bootleg recording of "Kopi Luwak", played by the El Cerrito High School Jazz Ensemble. My son

[RBW] Re: Ride Report--La Ruta Loca 200k

Great read, and congrats on the ride. I’ve ridden every inch of that, but good Dog, not in the same day... -- 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