[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-04 Thread Daniel M
Wow - I can't believe I'm compelled to chime in here, but I switched to a hand-grinder a few years ago when my electric burr grinder gave up the ghost. I disliked how loud the electric grinder was and REALLY disliked how much static electricity it imparted into the grinds - a small portion of

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-06 Thread Daniel M
The Hario I mentioned earlier costs $25 on Amazon at the moment. Ceramic burr grinder, easily and quickly adjustible. No need to go boutique-y unless you want to. Daniel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Boyz On The Hoods Fauxvet 1.0 Ride

2014-03-06 Thread Daniel D.
Salton Sea's pretty inexpensive :p. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 3:15:35 PM UTC-8, Irving (boyzonthehoods.com) wrote: Thanks for the comments Hugh. I kind of had a frazzled week before the ride so I knew my ride report was already going to be a stretch to comprehend. In my draft post, I began

[RBW] Re: Coffee questions

2014-03-08 Thread Daniel M
. Comes out strong, rich, and smooth. Time to make coffee! Daniel -- 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: Coffee questions

2014-03-08 Thread Daniel M
It can be done without a scale and a timer with very good results. It all depends on how much you want to obsess. Daniel -- 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

2014-03-11 Thread Daniel M
strap them to my pack as alternate / in-camp / creek crossing footwear on almost all of my backpacking trips, etc. I think the model is ZX/2 or something like that, but it's the classic original model without the big toe loop. Daniel Berkeley, CA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: More reason to be an unracer

2014-03-20 Thread Daniel D.
this is my favorite bike related panel http://bizarrocomics.com/2013/11/15/tough-guys/ -- 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: Wanted: Brand V BoxyBar bag or similar hbar bag that doesn't require a rack

2014-04-08 Thread Daniel D.
might want to search back a few weeks. I remember a brand v handlebar bag for sale. I was tempted so I was always looking at the ad don't recall it ever getting a sold update. On Monday, April 7, 2014 11:04:06 AM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: I'm looking for a boxy-type hbar bag that doesn't

Re: [RBW] Anyone use front bag on a Sam like Rando-style?

2014-04-10 Thread Eli Daniel
I have a small front bag (acorn mini rando bag), in which I carry a U lock, tools, spare tube, sunglasses, lunch, etc, atop a Mark's rack on my Sam. That amount of weight (a couple pounds) seems fine and easy to get used to, but also not totally ideal. I keep doing it because I sometimes have a

[RBW] Re: 26 Tire Suggestions?

2014-04-10 Thread Daniel M
of their existence I would find them very intriguing, but the website only shows 1.5 and 1.75 and my current philosophy is to run the biggest, supplest, lightest tire that will fit. Daniel M Berkeley, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.

2014-04-19 Thread Daniel D.
3000 miles, 10 days, what's to snicker about? -- 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] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.

2014-04-23 Thread Daniel D.
Would any fork manufacturer? I think most would tell you to do a good visual check and if they're really in covering our butt mode take it in for a qualified service personnel to take a look. Old article

Re: [RBW] Re: Starting to wonder if all this frame stuff really matters.

2014-04-24 Thread Daniel Adams
that comment sometime ago about all carbon frames being the same (I'm sure I'm not getting that 100%). Rivaciously, Daniel -- 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

[RBW] Re: On-bike tools: what is your choice or favorite?

2014-04-29 Thread Daniel D.
Not sure if you wanted something even smaller but I've been happy with this one. park ib-3 http://www.parktool.com/product/i-beam-mini-fold-up-with-chain-tool-ib-3 On Monday, April 28, 2014 6:28:55 PM UTC-7, Joan wrote: I'm in the market for a new multi-tool for on-bike repairs and

[RBW] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

2014-05-13 Thread Daniel D.
I politely disagree :p On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 4:01:48 AM UTC-7, RJM wrote: Losing weight off the person is easier, -- 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: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

2014-05-15 Thread Daniel D.
to be tough. Never felt hungry once. The weight just came off. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 3:50:24 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: Daniel is right - gaining weight is easy - you simply increase the number of fat cells in your body. Losing weight, however, doesn't decrease

[RBW] Re: Losing Bike weight vs. Rider weight. Which one more effectively makes you go faster?

2014-05-15 Thread Daniel D.
I don't buy any of hemming and hawing over food now a days. Being a normal healthy weight(whatever that means:p) isn't rocket surgery. Now if I wanted six pack abs or a 5 hour century time bad enough, I might have to make some sacrifices and change my diet. But no thanks I'd rather enjoy the

[RBW] Re: Dark wine red metallic Sams coming out in July.

2014-05-25 Thread Daniel D.
Sounds like a very tempting color. On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:00:56 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Unless its a joke. I put nothing past those jokesters at both BQ and RBW. But it does say on the Blug: This July round of Sams will be the stock blue color, but also available in a nice dark

[RBW] Re: Close to my heart

2014-06-14 Thread Daniel D.
Fishing helped get me back into biking after a long hibernation. A friend and I started heading out on pre-dawn fishing trips carrying beer,ice, and fishing stuff on our backs. About a decade later, He's still fishing but not biking a lot. I'm still biking but not fishing at all. Got tired

[RBW] Re: Touring click in shoes without using the click in on platforms/rat traps feasable?

2014-07-01 Thread Daniel D.
The only problem is the cleat cover is a slippery hard plastic on the 2013 shimano shoe I have not softer rubber like the rest of the sole. Never really caused a problem and it gets ground down with use. On Sunday, June 29, 2014 9:06:44 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: Keeping the cleat sole

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-25 Thread Eli Daniel
and still have plenty of room for picking up groceries or whatever else. But definitely a transport bike: it's REALLY heavy, bolt upright, doesn't go fast. -- Eli Daniel Somerville, MA On Aug 23, 2014, at 3:04 PM, 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: howdy

Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv

2014-08-28 Thread Eli Daniel
have plenty of room for picking up groceries or whatever else. But definitely a transport bike: it's REALLY heavy, bolt upright, doesn't go fast. -- Eli Daniel Somerville, MA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: In-Racer Sports Nutrition?

2014-09-06 Thread Daniel D.
Why wouldn't I want food within 24 hours? Food tastes great. -- 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: Considering my first Riv purchase and looking for helpful advice

2014-09-22 Thread Daniel M
is less of a tank and more of a road bike, although the lack of canti posts on the current offerings I find really disappointing. My two cents in a nutshell. Daniel M Berkeley, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: Considering my first Riv purchase and looking for helpful advice

2014-09-23 Thread Daniel M
of attempting a double century on it, but I can't imagine ever touring again without a Rohloff. That said, the 26 LHT is probably one-third of the price, considerably lighter, and still completely versatile and reliable. Daniel Berkeley, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Blug post

2014-09-23 Thread Daniel D.
If it's really about getting folks to just ride a $1500 complete riv makes all the sense in the world. Should've kept the Bleriot around... On Friday, September 19, 2014 1:20:02 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: A Tig welded Rivendell? say it aint so -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?

2014-09-24 Thread Daniel M
My understanding is that the Microshifts are index-only (no friction option as with the Shimano / Thumbie option), but that the proprietary ones that come on Surlys (but are not sold separately) do have the friction option. Can anyone confirm or deny all or part of this? Daniel M Berkeley, CA

[RBW] Am I the only one eagerly awaiting the clem jr. bike?

2014-10-07 Thread Daniel D.
$1500 price point is right up my alley. I'm going to be one of the first in line for a test ride. -- 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: Clem on the Blug

2014-10-11 Thread Daniel D.
kickstand plate? Deal breaker :p . Nah guess I can live with it. On Friday, October 10, 2014 6:22:27 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: It's up: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/99627421939/clemshots-and-impressions -L -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Surly after Riv

2014-10-18 Thread Daniel D.
If I like the clem after a test ride I'll deal with the stigma :p On Friday, October 17, 2014 1:28:35 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: And yet, if a company's advertising/perceived attitude is strong enough, bystanders will associate anyone displaying or using one of their products with

Re: [RBW] OT pocket knives and mineral oil

2014-10-21 Thread Daniel D.
Well said and nice collection, Is there a scott cook in the case? On Monday, October 20, 2014 9:28:35 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: not even - each of my bike bags and fishing bags has a permanent fold-up knife attached to it. and there's more where that came from

[RBW] Re: OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-07 Thread Daniel D.
Fad diets come and go. I've lost 35 pounds this year, I'm lighter now than I was graduating high school. Actually started out wanting to lose just ~15 pounds that I was over my usual weight but just kept on going. Didn't do anything extreme just tracked my calories in/out and rode

[RBW] Re: OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-10 Thread Daniel M
humor is always the best medicine! Daniel M Berkeley, CA -- 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

[RBW] Question on Wheels for a Ramboullet

2014-11-20 Thread Daniel Henderson
that don't cost a fortune? Thanks, Daniel -- 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] Re: Mini-Grant-Sandwiches

2014-11-21 Thread Daniel D.
Reminds me, I've been meaning to try snacking on sardines for a while. Any suggestions on a brand to try in the SF bay area? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno Rack Light with no rear rack?

2014-12-18 Thread Eli Daniel
I have Spanninga pixeo taillights mounted onto the plastic fenders on two bikes (planet bike and SKS). They're great taillights: bright, super lightweight, and mount easily even on plastic fenders. And they're quite inexpensive. (They have a battery-powered version too, but I'm talking about

[RBW] One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

2015-01-26 Thread Daniel D.
Lay the bike on it's side. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Velo News on Bike Weight

2015-02-15 Thread Daniel D.
But different things add up. I mainly cruise my touring bike around everywhere now. But on a local 3.7 mile climb that's a good benchmark where traffic is not a concern, when I dust off thy old ower end scott road bike my time will be 6-10 minutes faster than on the touring bike. Some

[RBW] Clems available for test ride?

2015-03-04 Thread Daniel D.
Do they have a 52 or even a 48 built up and available for test ride at riv HQ? -- 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: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Daniel D.
Things are nicer when people are advocates for what they like rather than opponents of what they dislike. No need to come across as mean or judgmental( Grant's own words in the intro to Just Ride) we're just talking about bikes... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Wrenching Apron

2015-05-08 Thread Daniel D.
I like it. I'm not handy sewing so I got a duckwear apron http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Boss-Duckwear-Super-Bib-23-in-Apron-80200/205070668. A fancy shop apron seems odd... On Monday, May 4, 2015 at 4:20:03 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: My wife converted an old kitchen apron into what

[RBW] WTB: Hunqapillar 58 frameset

2015-05-08 Thread Daniel Jackson
Long shot, yes. Let me know! -- 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

[RBW] WTB: Hunqapillar 58 frameset

2015-05-09 Thread Daniel Jackson
Or a complete build! -- 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: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-18 Thread Daniel Jackson
Hi Deacon, Wondering what rims and what brakes your running on your Hunq with Burts. I'm considering setting up a Velocity Chukker with some 2.1 Burts and Paul Touring Cantilever breaks. Do you think clearance would work out? Thanks, Daniel On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 10:24:33 AM UTC-6, Deacon

[RBW] Looking to test a 58cm Sam Hillborne in Brooklyn

2015-05-13 Thread Daniel Delaney
Hello All, It was suggested by the folks at Rivendell that I may find an owner of a 58cm Sam Hillborne in the NYC area that would be willing to let me take a quick spin on one before making the purchase. I own a BBQ joint, and would be happy to swap some ribs for a test ride! Thanks, Dan --

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne and Big Ben 50's revisited

2015-04-08 Thread Daniel M
for a separate road bike at all. Seeing Jan Heine and Rawland announce their new foray into big smooth 26 rubber just as I was putting the finishing touches on that bike was kind of vindicating - I'd been calling myself a 26 apologist up to that point! Daniel M Berkeley, CA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-19 Thread Daniel Jackson
What year did the chain stay clearance increase? Did the paint job change that year from bean/green-grey to cream/green? On Monday, May 18, 2015 at 8:58:58 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'm running Atlas in the rear and Synergy in the front with Tektro CR720 Cantilever Brakes. Brake

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-07 Thread Daniel D.
I wasn't sure i would like the shop either. While the products are right up my alley. Some of the writing can be a turn off. But now after meeting the crew on person including grant, i can see a tongue planted in cheek better On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:25:34 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: I was

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-07 Thread Daniel D.
A 2012. It's a great bike for the price. On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:07:10 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: What Randonee do you have? -- 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: Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-08 Thread Daniel D.
Not on the site. I meant a build with items of your choosing. On Monday, June 8, 2015 at 11:07:57 AM UTC-7, Ginz wrote: Is the budget kit listed on the site? I only see one type of build kit under Frames Maybe after I start making a list of actual prices the riv build kits will look

[RBW] Meet Your Maker

2015-06-05 Thread Daniel M
Hillborne a few years ago and will be on my frankenstein Surly Troll with flared drop bars. Feel free to say hi if you see me. Daniel M Berkeley, CA -- 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] Meet Your Maker

2015-06-05 Thread Daniel M
Hillborne a few years ago and will be on my frankenstein Surly Troll with flared drop bars. Feel free to say hi if you see me. Daniel M Berkeley, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Elephant National Park Explorer

2015-06-05 Thread Daniel Jackson
. Nice folks. On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 9:20 PM, Daniel Jackson daniel.se...@gmail.com wrote: Anybody out there have an XL Elephant? If so, might you report the standover? Thanks much, D. On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:40:14 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: There were a ton of the NFE

[RBW] First trip to riv

2015-06-05 Thread Daniel D.
Gotta say I was impressed. great experience. Will was super nice and helpful. Test rode a Sam, nice ride liked the handling and it felt more svelte than my randonee. Glad I dropped by on a whim. Sam might be in my future, a frame at least. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-07 Thread Daniel D.
So I test rode a sam the other day and really enjoyed the ride. Getting my ducks in a row to swing a frame. I've always wanted to build up a frame. But as my camaro sitting in the garage proves, sometimes projects don't go as planned. A concern is that the budget build doesn't turn out to

[RBW] Re: How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

2015-06-20 Thread Daniel D.
lol you're my favorite poster on here. I'm just trying to figure out the best set up to roll the dice on first. At $90 a pop handlebar+possible stem change, experimentation can get expensive. I feel the drop bars would be a safer choice for my tastes. But the sam I test rode and liked had

[RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

2015-06-18 Thread Daniel D.
Day Dreaming about how I would build up a sam. Thinking about why I want the sam realized it would be for fun long rides. If I'm running errands I'd use my cheaper bikes. Loaded touring I have a bike for that. Are drop bars a safer bet for long distance riding? Don't have much experience

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA railroad/hickory shirt L

2015-06-18 Thread Daniel Jackson
Clayton, Would you mind posting a photo of the shirt for us all? 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: How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

2015-06-20 Thread Daniel D.
thanks for sharing your thoughts everyone. Just discovered the riv catalog, good reading in there. Wish I knew about it before my visit so I could've picked up a print version. On Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 9:41:00 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: Day Dreaming about how I would build up a sam

[RBW] First thing I'm selling to fund a hillborne :p

2015-06-23 Thread Daniel D.
Thought the list might find this humorously appropriate for a rivendell purchase. This thing's easy to get rid of, it's not too precious and not so fun at times. The things after this are going to hurt a bit more. My Kurt Kinetic Road Machine indoor trainer is on the chopping block. --

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-12 Thread Daniel D.
unlocked out of sprinting distance. Spotted the rack when i got back from my test ride.Living dangerously no helmet unlocked bike! On Friday, June 5, 2015 at 9:42:11 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: Gotta say I was impressed. great experience. Will was super nice and helpful.Test rode a Sam, nice

[RBW] Re: Elephant National Park Explorer

2015-06-02 Thread Daniel Jackson
Anybody out there have an XL Elephant? If so, might you report the standover? Thanks much, D. On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:40:14 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: There were a ton of the NFE on the Oregon Outback and I have to admit I was envious. Many were setup just like I had my Atlantis -

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

2015-07-01 Thread Daniel D.
My favorite things about GOOD cycling specific shorts/pants. Crotch doesn't easily snag the nose of my saddle. Less luck of the draw that there's a stitch/seam/etc that will cause discomfort after a few miles. Lastly, deeper pockets. On Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 5:22:45 PM UTC-7, Patrick

[RBW] Cheviot compared to Sam Hillborne?

2015-07-02 Thread Daniel D.
I was considering the 51cm Sam, especially the Web special. But you snooze you lose. How does the Cheviot compare? I wanted a Sam to replace a typical aluminum 105 equipped road bike, for fun rides short and long carrying at most light loads, going fastish. The role between my errand beater

[RBW] Re: Cheviot compared to Sam Hillborne?

2015-07-02 Thread Daniel D.
instead of doing a sell off), or go used. I could go test ride a cheviot. But doubt I'd learn anything. Any new bike feels exciting and it takes me a few hundred miles before I notice things :p. On Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 9:23:25 AM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: I was considering the 51cm Sam

[RBW] Re: Cheviot compared to Sam Hillborne?

2015-07-02 Thread Daniel D.
Other sizes are available but the 51 is definitely sold out. Even called to double check one wasn't hiding out in a nook or cranny. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-25 Thread Daniel Jackson
Hey Deacon, What model Burt are you running? Snakeskin, Raceguard, none of the above? Any idea about differences in puncture resistance between the Snakeskin and Raceguard forms? Thanks, D. On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 4:31:26 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: I couldn't resist sharing this

[RBW] sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-22 Thread Daniel Jackson
One edit id make is not more than 2 tshirts. One on you and one clean wet and drying on the rack of your bike. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-26 Thread Daniel Jackson
protection. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 9:30:43 AM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: Hey Deacon, What model Burt are you running? Snakeskin, Raceguard, none of the above? Any idea about differences in puncture resistance between the Snakeskin and Raceguard forms

Re: [RBW] Re: Thunder Burt Wisdom...

2015-05-26 Thread Daniel Jackson
So if I were to go with Schwalbe for dirt road touring, would Nobby Nics or Smart Sams be a smarter choice? Other alternatives that folks have tried? Maxxis Ardents? On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:55:21 PM UTC-6, David G wrote: In the MTB world Schwalbe is known for making fast (low rolling

[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-06 Thread Daniel D.
Went for a wet foggy san francisco summer morning wee ride. Got up at 5am hit the donut shop for fresh maple crullers then head up San Bruno Mt. for coffee and donuts at the top. Mid-climb realized I forgot to visit the library drop and have a pannier full of books :DOH:. Was hoping the

[RBW] Re: Finally done it.

2015-08-03 Thread Daniel D.
Nice way to reward yourself for a great accomplishment. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-29 Thread Daniel D.
I'm sure plenty of people would if they had a spare 7 million dollars burning a hole in their pocket. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 4:45:59 AM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote: Yes but...does anyone commute in a car like that? How many people drive a car like that on the road? How many people

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-29 Thread Daniel D.
I'm sure plenty of people would if they had a spare 16 million dollars lying around. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 4:45:59 AM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote: Yes but...does anyone commute in a car like that? How many people drive a car like that on the road? How many people train in a car

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-30 Thread Daniel D.
What's so hard about understanding the when appropriate is implicit.. There's little activity you can't envision an inconsiderate way to engage in it. You can be wearing tweed while riding a penny fairing, scoffing at the racer wannabes around yet be the most dangerous rude person on the

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

2015-07-30 Thread Daniel D.
Here's this years Tour Divide winner, Josh Kato's Salsa Fargo TI. Clipless pedals, shocks, XTR, drops, and disc brakes it is :p. http://www.bikepacking.com/gear/salsa-fargo-ti-josh-kato-tour-divide/ http://www.bikepacking.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/josh-kato-salsa-fargo-01.jpg

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-29 Thread Daniel D.
put a jackhole on a BOBish bike they'd still ride like a jackhole.. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 3:14:24 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 07/29/2015 05:53 PM, Eric Norris wrote: There are all kinds of fun, including the kind that involves dressing up in lycra, swinging your leg

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-29 Thread Daniel D.
Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy On Jul 29, 2015, at 3:56 PM, Daniel D. dddo...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: put a jackhole on a BOBish bike they'd still ride like a jackhole.. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 3:14:24 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 07/29/2015 05:53 PM, Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] Does Science Now Support ... Just Ride ?

2015-07-31 Thread Daniel D.
Ain't that the truth On Friday, July 31, 2015 at 12:20:12 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: The popular reporting of science studies is the same as popular reporting of everything: hysterical, all-or-nothing, and out of context. Exaggerated for emotional effect. Philip

Re: [RBW] Re: Elephant National Park Explorer

2015-07-31 Thread Daniel D.
Nice looking bike. Seems to tick off a lot of boxes on my list. But reading this part of the NFE blurb gave me pause, for experienced riders who prefer nimble handling and light steering input. Sounds like it may not have the nice easy going stability I'm seeking. On Friday, July 31, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: Cheviot ~ Is more than 1 bottle holder available?

2015-08-05 Thread Daniel D.
second set of water bottle cage mountskickstand plate On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 5:04:51 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: They could have added a second under the down tube , which is standard on any bike intended for touring type riding , whether that be hours or days . A third could have

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

2015-07-29 Thread Daniel D.
Odd? That's great, they looked out for the customer suggesting a better option. Well maybe that is odd :p Modern bike has them On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 5:03:00 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: Other than Riv, I mean. I would love to buy these SKS/ESGE Commuter II Fenders - B65 from Riv,

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-29 Thread Daniel D.
Etiquette doesn't always make sense sometimes it's just the way it is :p. My take is so the race is decided by who has the best legs rather than the wheel of misfortune. At least it's not as bad as baseball with their stupid unwritten rules . On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 11:28:28 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Best Riv frame for rear childseat?

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel Jackson
What do you all think is the best frame for this purpose? Hunq, Cheviot? Good old Sam? Clem? -- 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] Best Riv for rear child seat?

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel Jackson
what frame do you all think would be best for a bike built specifically for this purpose? Hunq, Cheviot? Good old Sam? Clem? -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Summit of the Patricks

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel D.
You said crossing the streams was bad!!! -- 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] Re: Clem Presale is over.

2015-08-06 Thread Daniel D.
congrats to the buyers. I just couldn't pull the trigger but have a feeling I may regret it. Holding out for a Sam On Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 2:40:19 AM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: The Blug has announced that Riv has sold out their entire first run Clems and Clementines. They are sold

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-27 Thread Daniel D.
Sounds like a possible riv product, riding loafers, similar to driving shoes http://store.tods.com/Tods/US/categories/Shop-Man/Spring-Summer/Driving-Icons/Shoes/Gommino-Driving-Shoes-in-Suede/p/XXM0GW05470RE0S810 On Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:08:28 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: It looks to

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

2015-07-21 Thread Daniel D.
Congrats on the new bike. Nice looking! Took my nephew to a workshop at the Apple store, used his ipad and when browsing the riv site the 51cm sam specials popped up again. But no dice when you tried to add it to the cart. Nelson muntz laugh In a sea of commuters on market street spotted a

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

2015-07-21 Thread Daniel D.
Congrats on the new bike. Nice looking! Took my nephew to a workshop at the Apple store, used his ipad and when browsing the riv site the 51cm sam specials popped up again. But no dice when you tried to add it to the cart. Nelson muntz laugh In a sea of commuters on market street spotted a

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?

2015-07-15 Thread Daniel Jackson
Hi Deacon, Thank you for your response. You went with the 62 Hunq? -- 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] Rivet Saddles

2015-10-24 Thread Daniel Jackson
Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? Thanks, D. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

2015-10-24 Thread Daniel Jackson
Posted the following on the iBOB thread: Took the EX version of this tire on the dirt roads of northern VT today. About 7 miles on class 4 road and 10 miles on maintained dirt/gravel. I'm 175 lbs. After about 5 miles settled on Front at 35 PSI and rear at 45 PSI. I'll take some photos of the

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

2015-10-27 Thread Daniel Jackson
Hi Steve, I'd be happy to help. And (obviously, as I've posted here), i agree with Deacon that this is likely not group clutter (despite the fact that Grant seems to dislike these divine pieces of German engineering). I've got two Rohloff rigs. One rando bike and one 29+ bikepacking

Re: [RBW] Rivet Saddles

2015-10-27 Thread Daniel Jackson
How are they different Steve? On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10:04:27 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Rivets may look like Sella Anatomicas, but they don't feel like them at > all. > > On 10/27/2015 07:13 PM, Bill Ruprecht wrote: > > Another saddle to consider that is very similar in

RE: [RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

2015-10-28 Thread Daniel M
ride with no thought to shifting, ever. Daniel M Berkeley, CA -- 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...@googlegrou

[RBW] Re: Big in Hong Kong...

2015-10-23 Thread Daniel Jackson
I love this google group. On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 11:35:50 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > OK, my native Cantonese wife who is native to HK and Canton, China > listened. She said some of the words are hard to translate into English. > The audio speaker states things a little

[RBW] Re: Tail wind, head wind

2015-10-28 Thread Daniel D.
I'd rather have a tailwind on the way out. I more often than not find the headwind I fought on the way out didn't turn into a tailwind for the return. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles

2015-10-28 Thread Daniel Jackson
meant to be a hammock and tensioning it flat will > just stretch it to death as many have found. My SA lives on a bike with a > fairly upright position and it works well enough for me like that. I can't > really ride on the SA in any kind of tuck. > > Bill > > On Saturday, O

[RBW] Re: Niles Canyon Ride

2015-11-10 Thread Daniel D.
tures of the inventive ways > Tony and Evan attached bottles to their bikes for the ride home. We parted > ways at the summit and each enjoyed our own wild descents down different > sides of Palomares Road. > > Thanks to Tony, Evan, Roger, Daniel and Riv's own Joe Bundik for a nice

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