[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary not-meeting, Entmoot, Fellowship of the Rigs, get together and ho-down

I hope to meet you there! I’m showing up, plan or no plan. There will be commemorative patches in... drumroll... green OR blue: https://www.instagram.com/p/By-WTE3lxm3/ Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Swift campout 2019

That sounds amazing. I had intended to camp out, but I’ve been slammed. I do have the gear now*, and find that I’m actually MORE comfortable being a sweat and dust encrusted dirtbag than most of my bike camping friends. I have days yet to plan... *You may remember me from such threads as

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Steilacoom Tires -FOR SALE

What? Hurricane Ridge... what's that?? i was just yesterday wondering and hoping for a fatter Steilacoomb. 44 isn't a 54, but it's probably plenty, since I haven't had any problems on BG Rock n Roadss . Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at

[RBW] Re: Aesthetics Issue

For bars that high, I’d go with the riser for sure. Here’s another Appaloosa built up with drops: https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/for-sale-rivendell-joe-appaloosa-30823 It looks good with the dirt drop stem, I think. Do you have a purple Onyx hub on the rear, too? If so, is it 135mm without a

[RBW] Re: Maintenance advice, please

Nice bike to come home to! I'd give it a good washing with warm soapy water and a brush. That will let you 'take ownership' of it again, and really get to know it. - Check the wheel trueness, derailleur adjustments, and brake action. - Sand the brake pads a little, so they look fresh

[RBW] Re: Aesthetics Issue

For my bikes and my riding, I prefer a steel stem, painted to match the frame. Aesthetics. If you need to get the bars up high, a Salsa or Nitto riser is nice. If the frame has plenty of stack, a 90* or -17* stem works for me. Nitto riser: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvAwqExATif/ Salsa

[RBW] Rides and activities for FotR / Rivmoot / RBWXXV Rivendell Anniversary Campout / Meetup

*Rivmoot 2019 is the weekend of July 19-21. * I believe there is room for 30 people officially, and three cars. Justin August can confirm nights, number of sites, and total possible guests. Details (Everyone is invited!): *Samuel P Taylor Park, at the Devil's Gulch Group Camps

[RBW] Maynard Hershon

Do you have a transcript? I’m not an audio podcast person. It’s a neurological issue. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

“Ready, smart, and darn pretty.” That’s my bike criteria too! I have three dyno wheels and another hub in a box that I don’t even need. I’ve even turned the corner on battery taillights, but haven’t installed a dyno one yet. USB taillights fail me 5 or 8 times more often than a simple battery

[RBW] Re: Brifter setup for my Sam: looking for options

Oh thanks for the tip/link. Those look good, and I'd consider them for a future project if I want to relocate my 9sp bar-end shifters to the levers like that. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11:56:42 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > IRD has one as well, Analog Cycles sells

[RBW] Re: MTB Hunqapillar questions

That's a good looking bike. My preference is for the Portola-style drops on mountain bikes, so I'd probably spend some time setting the roll of the bars and the height of the levers. Otherwise, you'll probably be happy with the Jones bars. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at

[RBW] Re: Dealing with verbal harrassment on the road

This is great. I think we had similar self-defense teachers: "Get away, get away, get away, get a weapon." I used to respond to a buzz or a honk-and-buzz or an agro yeall with a full-diaphragm bellowed curse-out. Now I just give 'em a big wave. Seems about as effective at changing their

Re: [RBW] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Cerakote. Hashtag #hundredbucks. Agree on the friction, agree on the #dontworryaboutit. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

Re: [RBW] What're the best cantilever brakes out there?

The CX-50, in addition to a fixed straddle cable has spacers for the pads. You measure the cantilever post spacing, measure your rim width, and consult a table (a PDF on the Shimano site) to choose the best pad spacer. I have these brakes, they work great, and I may have paid $30 for a

[RBW] Wheel question

I guess it depends on your tire width. I like CR-18s. I have them on King and Paul hubs. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

[RBW] recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

Oh, also, you don’t ride the RM-3 on the hoods. You can, I do, but they should be high enough that the drops are the default or control position. That’s within an inch of saddle height. That means when shit gets real, you drop to the drops. If you are doing long touring rides, maybe a less dirt

[RBW] recommendation for a flared drop bar with 25.4 clamp size

I don’t ride super long distances, just 40 or 50 miles at a stretch. Usually much shorter, 10 or 20 miles. The RM-3 is my favorite bar. I like the Midge, too; with bar-end shifters it works the same. The RM-013 is much more “normal,” deeper, less flare, but still a great bar for me. For a

[RBW] Re: F.S 56 cm. Simpleone

Here are some of the Instagram @graveldoc pics of this bike. Steven - no bags, and different fenders, correct? https://www.instagram.com/graveldoc/p/BkkZWgYg9MKLXSwF6GKqBzkCk4whL_yP8aQFpk0 https://www.instagram.com/graveldoc/p/BkXnLkbA0CUSCPIDilDUvq1SoyJSY9KRO9SEyM0

[RBW] RBW XXV WHO’S COMING

Says “sale ended?” I’m coming, for sure. Philip Santa Rosa, 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] Re: I got a MIT Atlantis

Congratulations, Joe! My eyebrows literally kept going up as I read the build list. Great looking bike. As far as the stem adjustment, just drill a hole straight down through the stem and bars so you can access the bolt. You might need to slot the bars top and bottom to allow for 'roll.' What

[RBW] Re: wtb: Sugino XD2 - Wide/low double 40t x 26t (170mm)

Good luck - this chainring setup is what I settled on for my new bike, coupled with an 11sp 12-28 road cassette. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 8:03:56 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: > > Looking to buy a new or used Sugino XD2 - wide/low double. > > Thanks! > > -- You

[RBW] Re: Knickers ooops

I've worn baseball knickers, and don't recommend riding bikes in double-knit polyester. Your mileage may vary... Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, March 25, 2019 at 5:59:22 PM UTC-7, Dave Redmon wrote: > > Here's the link: > > https://m.epicsports.com/Baseball/p/81109/index.html > > The

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

Thanks! I had to re-learn how to scan film for this challenge. I had processed (adjusted the curves) the scans in Photoshop, but I just tried Lightroom for the first time with some of the same scans. Compared to Photoshop, Lightroom was much faster, more intuitive, and I got significantly

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

ts: - Sim Works man with a Fujifilm camera: https://flic.kr/p/2fb9E6j - Builder photographing his own bike: https://flic.kr/p/2ffPgFM Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, February 22, 2019 at 4:29:24 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Eric, > > I had thought you were talking about

[RBW] Re: F.S 56 cm. Simpleone

Oh man. Those pictures make a whole different impression! That’s a tight looking whip, as the kids used to say when they were kids. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Ethics Question

I once swiped my wife's Ritchey Logic cranks from her three speed, and replaced it with a nice Shimano crank, same single chainring. She said, "Smething feels weird when I pedal. I don't like it as much." I swapped the crank arms back, and she was happy. "That feels right. What did you do?"

[RBW] Re: PSA: 56cm SimpleOne Complete on Ebay

I'm watching this auction, to see how (or if) it goes. The Simpleone has nicer (more subdued) graphics, but is less famous than the Quickbeam. My impression is that they generally go for a little less. $1200 seems like the top of the range for complete QBs, but this SO has fancy bullmoose

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar fender options

Thanks for the update - I've been following with interest. My custom Fitz built around the G-One Speeds and canti brakes is almost finished, so it's going to need fenders (and wide rims) pretty soon. Good to see people are running the Cliffhanger and Atlas rims with those tires. I'm leaning

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I think a "26th Anniversary" Rivendell is quirky enough. I like it. It makes me laugh, like "Ever Since 1994" did in 1995. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:57:27 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well it's a 26th Anniversary Riv if it ever happens at all now, which >

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

It probably gets you access to interesting behind-the-scenes shots, too. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 10:07:56 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > I'll be there with a Holga. Still trying to decide on film. I applied to > volunteer also, which gets a free admission. > >

[RBW] Re: Atlantis build - how retro should I go on the drive train?

All this yes. Nine speed is where I've been for a long time, and just jumped to 11sp on some bikes. Larger 11sp cassettes fit on 9sp (8/9/10) hubs, because the biggest cog is dished. You'll be fine for a long time. 10sp doesn't offer me anything, but 11sp cassettes are actually nice. I like

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

s just BW right now. Mattias > Burling posted an informative video about processing color using a > particular set of chemicals that he says is much easier for the > do-it-yourselfer. Once I get proficient with BW I’ll give it a try. > > > > —Eric > > > > On F

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

mit—24 or 36 frames. Shoot > just that and post your best pics. I enjoy the discipline of shooting film, > since it requires that you think much more carefully about what you take. > > Eric “Film’s Not Dead” Norris > > > On Feb 21, 2019, at 11:32 AM, Philip Williamson >

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

bring my Leitz CL. Maybe 28mm lens. Black and > white definitely. > > —Eric N > > On Feb 21, 2019, at 11:32 AM, Philip Williamson > wrote: > > Hey folks, > > I've shot THOUSANDS digital pictures at bike shows. So much that it's not > that interesting anymore,

[RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

Hey folks, I've shot THOUSANDS digital pictures at bike shows. So much that it's not that interesting anymore, and at NAHBS 2016, I mostly shot photos in the bike valet lockup. This year, I'm planning to take my Leica iii (d), and just shoot film. Probably more people than bikes, but i won't

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars Make Brilliant AllWays Adventure Bars

Wow, that's pretty awesome. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:10:31 AM UTC-8, mcbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > On Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 3:19:00 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I get a perfect day to test out my new bullmoose bars, with > brisk

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

What happened when you unscrewed the fixed cog? The one time I unscrewed a cog, the bike simply freewheeled and I stopped with brakes. I rode home carefully and rotafixed the cog. I also once jacked up a cog that had a lock ring on it! It back-screwed when I dropped off a sidewalk, and I rode

[RBW] How do you choose fenders--colors, materials, etc., whether to fender or not

I think fenders are a great boon to bicycle riding. You can run errands in iffy weather, or get out after a storm when the roads are wet, but it’s not raining. I feel like my fenders opened up a lot of riding days, even in California. I do “take a bet on the weather,” on my commute sometimes,

Re: [RBW] Fixed Gear Boots Puzzlement

This is the option I would recommend. Older used ENO that takes normal cogs. I’ve ridden thousands of fixed miles with Rotafixed cogs. Bike shop broke a Park chain whip trying to remove a cog of mine. Rota-UN-fixing loosened it easily. Cogs are more likely to come loose with a lower gear of

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

He’s my neighbor, too! He’s helped me out with some bike repairs over the last few years, and designing a bike with him has been a lot of fun. He’s very thoughtful and patient, and likes the unique challenges of making an unusual bike. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Sugino 40x26 wide low double?

I was just defining my wide-low double gear setup for my new Fitz All-Road, and the gearing looks pretty similar. 40/24 x 11-26 11 speed, with 55mm tires. http://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS=24,40=11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,23,26=2295=90=2.6=KMH=gearInches Dropping to a 22t small ring

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

It was a fun rabbit hole to go down, and John made it easy to explore the options. John: "I added all the components to the drawing, and it doesn't look that weird." Me: "It looks pretty weird. Can we change it back?" John: "Sure." Click. Tap tap. "Done." BikeCad sure is cool. The slider

Re: [RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

That's beautiful, Ron. What's the Q on these cranks on your bikes? Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:22:19 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > The accolade of Crisp Front Shifting was given on another thread, and I > didn't want to seem to take exception with that accolade

[RBW] Query for Tig Weld Bar Owners

Spray.bike Electrical tape. Bandanas. Sharpie. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

The sliders come with disc tabs. The builder will grind them off for this bike. The bike is designed for cantilevers. I’m starting to think the angled dropouts are stupid, though. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

Yes, this bike is certainly similar in many ways to the Gryphon (XL Singular Gryphon drawing ). I definitely would look at the Gryphon and say, "This would be perfect with rim brakes. And no full housing run. And a shorter

[RBW] Wide range 3-speed QB refurbished

Looks great, James! I guess you could have put the gears in the back, but you have a TWENTY TWO tooth difference in the chainrings. You’d still need a 16 tooth difference in rear cogs to get equibalent gears (30x14/19/30), but that would require a cassette hub, a real derailleur hanger, more

[RBW] Re: ENO Eccentric Freewheel Removal

The eccentric part comes off pretty easily. There’s an Allen bolt down a hole. I’m not looking at one now, but it didn’t take the shop guy long, Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

, so please post photos when it's done! > > - Max "it's good to have projects" > > On Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 12:53:52 AM UTC+2, Philip Williamson > wrote: >> >> I'm having a custom bike built, and it will have slider dropouts for >> singlespee

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

gt; +1 for this question; I also am thinking of a custom for a single-cog hub, > and had thought of angled track ends versus long dropouts. > > Phiipl: Why sliding dropouts instead of long horizontals or track ends? Or > than an eccentric bb, for that matter? > > On Wed, Feb 6

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

Nope. Just making sure. I know there were several prototypes on the angle, so "parallel to the brake shoes" may not be the whole story. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 4:22:44 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Philip- > To argue the counter factual: can you think

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

So like Justin says, the slot angle and the canti posts are parallel? I was measuring the angles, and I realized that the numbers relative to the stays or ground didn't (seem to) really matter. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 3:44:28 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: ENO Eccentric Freewheel Removal

You can take the eccentric part off the hub, and use a regular tool. I suggested that to a local shop the other week, and it worked. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:27:49 AM UTC-8, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > Anyone ever remove a single (not WI) freewheel from an

[RBW] Quickbeam angled dropouts - first principles?

I'm having a custom bike built, and it will have slider dropouts for singlespeed use. I want the builder to angle the dropouts like my Quickbeam's, so I can change the gears without adjusting the brake shoe height or angle. The Quickbeam dropouts are angled ~20* relative to the ground, and

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

I agree. A Thunder Burt Legolas in pumpkin orange would throw back to the burnt orange Riv cross bike I used to stare at on the internet, and be on-trend, at least with my friends’ bikes. Just re-badging the Frank Jones singlesepeed as an Anniverswry model (and offering a larger size) would

Re: [RBW] Re: Eccentric ENO Hub and Fixed Gear Bikepacking

I have a Dingle fixed 17/21 with a Dura Ace 44/39 crank. I’ve done the double setup with several cranks on a couple bikes. Works fine without the dedicated White double cranks. The upside is cheap high quality forged cranks and a wide choice of rings. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received

[RBW] Re: How big a cog spread can you accommodate on a Quickbeam?

You won't be able to manage the 10t changeup between wheels without adding/removing a section of chain. You could run a second ring and do pretty much whatever you want. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 5:52:25 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Or SimpleOne. I wonder

[RBW] Re: The Wavie Bar is finally available

h4x0r Philip Santa Rosa, 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 to this group, send

[RBW] Coffeeneuring on A Stolen Clem

That’s a great ride report! Congratulations on your n+1 coup. Your husband now needs a Roadini. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

[RBW] Re: With Abandon photoblog to move to... where?

I had never looked into "the grid" before. Yikes. "AI designed web pages." I'm sure the founders have moved on to "Blockchain designed web pages" by now. I would normally advise you to export your posts/content and upload it to a Wordpress site your kids "build" you (5 min installation, +

[RBW] Re: Boyz on the Hoods: 4th Annual Escape from Super Bowl Weekend Campout

I’m kicking off the new year by trying some bike camping. I’ll either schlep the heavy tent I got for the Riv Jamboree, or invest in a bike-campable one. A reasonable beginner tent recommendation would be appreciated. I have the tent and pad, flip-flops and towel. Philip Santa Rosa, CA --

[RBW] Re: Afternoon ride from home into the mountains and back on my Sam

That looks great. I’m going to give those roads a try. I’ve wanted to do Cavedale and Trinity Road for a while now. Philip Santa Rosa, 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] Re: WTB 56cm Bombadil

A) way to corner the market! B) hmm, two 62s, you say... Philip Santa Rosa, 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] Just your average Clem Smith.... not!

Wow, that is full German-style. Abus brakes, Magura brakes, Rohloff, SON. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

Re: [RBW] Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

What issues did Jeff imagine you had with your Rivs? Philip Santa Rosa, 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

Re: [RBW] Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

Fixed Boost hub? Would a Paul Boost Disc Word hub with a six-bolt fixed cog work? https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/components/boost-disk-word-148mm/ Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

That's a shame about the "only one Legolas left," unless you already own one. They are one of the most beautiful Rivendell bikes, in my opinion. Delicate and strong looking. The idea that no more decals means no more Legoals makes me wonder if Rivendell changes model names when they run out

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

That’s why I love this list. There are a couple FS listings I’m waiting to expire so I don’t undercut the original seller. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- 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: FotR: A Time for Gathering

That's a sexy idea. Or headbadges as the "paisleys." Or both. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 6:38:43 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: > > On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:05:24 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: >> >> >> I think a banda

[RBW] Re: Fellowship of the Rigs update: TIME & PLACE

I would ride that ride. I'm looking at it now. Genius. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 8:45:21 PM UTC-8, Neil Doran wrote: > > Very nice work, completed quickly. Curious about the camping plan: take > over hiker-biker, or reserve sites? Very limited tent space in

[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary not-meeting, Entmoot, Fellowship of the Rigs, get together and ho-down

Thanks for setting up the surveys, Justin. Brilliant. I read the choices as a continuum of "No - Tolerate - Meh - Yes." Samuel P Taylor looks like the clear winner, whichever way I weight the responses. It's pretty nice out there. Lots of nice cheeses out there, cooler in summer (the big issue

[RBW] Re: FotR: A Time for Gathering

I like the *25* as a 'macro' design. The paisleys could be little drawings of every single bike model Riv ever made? Hatchets? Soap? Grundens hats? :^) Maybe they've already done that. I like that RIV has roman numerals in the name, too: RIV XXV Pattern design is not my thing (anti my thing),

[RBW] Re: FotR: A Time for Gathering

hillip designed a killer t-shirt for the last gathering. I hope he feels > so inspired again! > > jim m > walnut creek, ca > > On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 3:20:04 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: >> >> Looks like July, so far. Works for me. &g

[RBW] Re: FotR: A Time for Gathering

Looks like July, so far. Works for me. 8 "bells on," 5 "no bells, but I'll be there." On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 10:16:06 AM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > [image: Google Forms] > Let’s get a gauge on the months when people would be available and want to > get this together. 4 point

[RBW] Re: Mismatched tires

Most bikes do have slightly more clearance in the fork than the chainstays - not sure about the Clem. Henry Kingman had a larger rear tire on his loaded Quickbeam tour of Nevada. 38mm vs 32 on the front. http://notfine.com/rivreader/RR37.pdf (page 8) Thinking about it, putting the fatter

[RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary not-meeting, Entmoot, Fellowship of the Rigs, get together and ho-down

I'm in. Samuel P is easy for me (a train ride away), but the Jackson Demo Forest sounds more Tolkein, and I've never been. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 2:43:11 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > It was mentioned in the other thread that this is year 25! > > There

[RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

It is 100% time to get that 25 year Riv party rolling. I remember when “Ever Since 1994” was a joke! I usually get my Riv kit in my Christmas stocking, but not this year, for some reason. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: How do you track your mileage?

"...is this something best left for elsewhere? " With that kind of amplification of things you'd rather people left alone, you'll be Barbara Striesand in no time. Philip (references underpinned) Santa Rosa, Ca. On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 1:30:03 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Hubert's Shoe Grease - Pine Tar AND Bees Wax

"When a subject line is enough." Philip Santa Rosa, Cal. On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:15:16 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: > > https://www.instagram.com/p/Brl1nrWlnBC/ > > There's still time for that last minute gift to yourself...but why hasn't > Grant informed us of this Pine Tar &

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuhHubbuh email from Riv & donation idea

That's awesome. Such a great thing you guys are doing. I'm happy Christine was excited about it. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 11:54:23 AM UTC-8, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Woot! Heard back from Christine today! She's a professor and was

[RBW] How do you track your mileage?

I will more diligently use Strava next year to track miles by bike. Currently I use Strava sometimes, and MapMyRide for bigger rides, and my commute. MapMyRide talks to my company’s “Vitality” program, which gives me a discount on my insurance premiums. Strava is far superior, and is not owned

[RBW] Re: How do you track your mileage?

I don’t know what “Ride Report” is. I would be interested in or appreciate a link, an elaboration, or a “haha gotcha!” Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- 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: FS: 3 Rivendell bikes, Surly bike, Xtracycle, CycleTote Trailer

As everyone says - you've just created the template for The Perfect FS Post. I've really been enjoying your photography and bike builds. Just beautiful. "Oh, that's really pretty, with that Dura Ace crank. And the SON! And..." I just have one question - what AREN'T you selling? What are you

[RBW] Re: Putting My Foot Down

I'd agree with this. I used to cramp badly after long rides, and I would eat pickles and drink pickle brine to relieve the pain. It kinda worked, but didn't prevent the cramping in the first place. Now I take salt tablets on my rides, and take between one and three during the ride, or one or

Re: [RBW] WTB: 62 QUICKBEAM

Yeah. $1200 stock and $1400 with some bling is at the high end. $900 for a clean stock bike is fairly normal, and there are deals to be had below that, but they're anomalies. I wouldn't expect to sell mine for $2000, even as a "Quickbeam Lego System," with a Paul wheelset, two dyno wheels and

[RBW] Re: How young is too young for a boy to get a hatchet?

Seems like we're drifting off topic. Most molesters are related to the victim, or in a position of authority over them. It is orders of magnitude more common for uncles, pastors, and coaches to molest kids than "stranger danger." That said, I grew up in Northern California in the 70s and 80s,

[RBW] Re: SRAM Bar End Shifters, my favorite lever

I'm looking at these for an upcoming 11sp build. I was bummed that the cool red accents were gone, too. They'd match the Avid Ultimate brakes I have for the build. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 3:52:18 PM UTC-8, Hoffsta wrote: > > I've got a single 1x11spd Sram

[RBW] How young is too young for a boy to get a hatchet?

Ten seems like the right age to me, but all children are different. I’d say trust your judgment, and trust your kid. It worked out for my kid (in my opinion). My friend was over with her 14 month old, who just LOVED running around in my back yard. He was standing next to a metal yard-art thing

Re: [RBW] FS Feeler: 62cm Appaloosa frameset, RBW Blue

Awesome. “Like a bottle around a campfire.” We need a word for the bikes that have a strong BOB-ish provenance. That was a fantastic bike, moved along when I got the Frances, which has the best tall headtube ever. “Campfire Bottles” Agreed that Reid was a fantastic trading partner, as was Eric

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam fixed question

That’s a great looking bike. I love the color, and the build. Philip Santa Rosa, 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] Re: Seeking recommendations for transporting multiple bikes in minivan

Maybe take off both wheels from every bike, and slide them in heel-toe, cranks and rings resting on newspaper, etc.Put the bike with the widest bars in the middle, pointing "in." We did that with three bikes and three people in a Subaru once. We used moving blankets and wheels between each

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

I just use flat spiky pedals. I used to use eggbeaters and clips n straps. Whatever you’re comfortable with on your current bikes is probabaly best to start with when you go fixed. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Single track A and single track B are more different from each other than single track A is from a paved trail. Philip Santa Rosa, 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] Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

Well that was a terrible interlude, affecting people not actually on the internet (much) today. Thanks Garth for the Tom & Jerry (& Butch?) mayhem. I’m sorry to see Clayton go. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Rivendell offerings I'm thankful for

I’m thankful for this group of like-minded funtime cyclists. I’m thankful for all the Readers past, full of useful and interesting info, like “how to traverse,” and Bhima’s lugged walking staff. I’m thankful for my Quickbeam, and how versatile it is, and attractive, and comfortable to ride.

[RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

Awesome. I used to Quickbeam fixed in the logging roads in the hills near my house when I lived in Oregon. It is pretty great. I agree that there's a fantastic connection to the trail, both uphill and down with a fixed gear. Not that I need a new bike... Hmm. Maybe the Quickbeam would like the

Re: [RBW] Re: (Narrow) substitute for original issue Moustache bar with curves but less reach

#PUNCHLIST Done and done. Thanks for the reminder. a) That's looking nice! b) CTRL+F works in the browser just fine. Found both bars in seconds. Philip (not Patrick the Moore) Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, November 19, 2018 at 3:13:16 PM UTC-8, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Oh MAN! > 1) Goto

[RBW] FS: 60cm blue Rambouillet, nearly complete

More pictures taken in open shade might make the bike easier to really appreciate. The strong shadows and conflicting lines are also confusing to the eye. I have the same problem in my yard with dappled light from the trees being extremely pleasant in real life, but make for baffling images.

Re: [RBW] Re: Threadless versus threaded stems -- convenience summary

I’m interested to see examples of your small frame - high bars bikes set up with each method. Philip Santa Rosa, 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

Re: [RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

I had a three speed Robin Hood that came off the curbs of Boston! My friend was moving out here, the bike got put out next to his uhaul, and he threw it inside. His wife was not amused, and I inherited it. I tuned it up, threw my back out riding it up Fountaingrove, and gave it to a friend for

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