Re: [RBW] Re: Whoah! 1 x 12?????

I saw that SRAM has 11sp bar end shifters. Kind of attracted to them, for my upcoming Fitz. Torn between black and red pseudo modern parts and timeless 9sp Silver/gray DuraAce and XTR. I’ve got some of each, and they’d both look great in the planned bike. On topic: yeah, I ain’t getting a

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

Bill: Thanks for the inspiring and engaging write-up. The details important to a bike ride made me think, “oh, I can do all those things.” “I can buy Coke and OJ and cut them with water. I can bike up a hill for 20 miles.” John: Wow. A pound on the bike only costs 2 minutes over 8 hours of

[RBW] PSA: 59CM Green Custom/Long-Low

I liked the description so much, I read some other ads from the same seller. He has an “Infamous Style” himself. 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: No more cheap bikes from China

I thought we were asked not to discuss that thread in other threads. I am interested in what the upshot of the Clinton tariffs were. They didn’t appear to bring back US manufacturing. Can anyone recommend an interesting (not dull) book on the history of US trade? I can recommend “The

[RBW] Riv GrabSack - did they ever come in black?

It’s time to get a new purse. The tan grabsack has been great, and it takes a Biketinker Union patch like it was made for it, but it’s become a little grubby for the corporate circles I now move in. The back is covered with tiny spots of oil paint, and there’s a general air of “down at heels”

[RBW] CX70 Brakes OR Typically late to the party

I like my CX50s. I envy you your 70s; I think they’re much prettier. The 50s rears squealed with morning dew, but that seems much less after the last bike cleaning and pad filing. Braking is great; not better than my Pauls or Mafac Racers, or Avid V brakes, or Shimano hydros, but not worse,

[RBW] Therapeutic effects of night riding and eating

Thanks - I’m inspired to follow through with my plan to ride to the train (21 miles) after work. I had thought I needed to do it before the days are too short, but I could actually do it fine in the dark for the next four months. Fall is my interesting artistic regeneration season. Philip

[RBW] Pedal Bikes, Shoot Film Posters For Sale

Awesome. The Pedal Bikes Shoot Film contest was what got me out on the bike with my dad’s old Ansco folder, Graflex 3x4, and Leica II(d). And to buy chemicals and start developing again after a 10 year hiatus. That was a packed Saturday, trying to get something shot, processed, and printed

[RBW] Re: Truing wheels question.

It's pretty easy, as everyone says. But sure, you could mess it up. Then you could fix it, and you'd have a more visceral understanding of the process. I'd start with on-the-bike truing, since you might find you hate the whole process. I'd wait on buying a truing stand and tensiometer until

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE : GRANDPA PINE TAR SOAP 3.25 oz the SMALLER BAR

My first thought was, "Please no used soap on the list!" My second thought was, "$100? Damn, that's like the $300 Riv water bottle. Kind of a funny joke, I guess." My *third *thought was, "Oh, there are 48 of them. That's like... math. Like $1 off each bar." My suggestion would be to lead

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

I have a Rennkompressor in pieces in the shed. First the head failed (soon after purchase from Riv), and then the air-pushy thing failed recently, after years of driving a Topeak(?) replacement head that was better in every way to the original. I have some idea of hacking a new plunger, or

[RBW] Re: WTB: Completely knackered Brooks B68 (Going to try re-hanging a leather top)

Good luck with the quest. I did this operation once, with a B72: http://www.biketinker.com/2011/projects/brooks-saddle-repaired/ I combined a saddle with a torn leather nose with another one that had broken rails. I got one or both saddles off the list for (virtually) free. I got the rivets

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

doing what it > does best: back roads camptouring. > It's unimprovable. > > Craig in Tucson > > On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 4:55:34 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson > wrote: >> >> Recent discussions make me wonder, what epoch of Rivendell bikes or >> aes

[RBW] Re: Film Processing

I saw that on my workmates' recommendation. Loved it. It's almost more about music than film, but, you know, it IS a film... Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:56:54 PM UTC-7, Lester Lammers wrote: > > Have you seen Kodachrome on Netflix? > > >

[RBW] Re: Film Processing

I used to use The Darkroom when their physical location was right by my work. I generally drop my film off at Jeremiah's Photo Corner, and they send it out to a place in SF. It's fun to chat with a human about photo stuff, and Jeremiah is also a bike nerd. I recently bought the chemicals, and

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

Aha! All those Roscos were pretty experimental, and cut across the strata in interesting ways. The *Arcana* or *Enigmatic* Rivs would also include Patrick Moore's 26" wheeled road bikes, the Mystery Bike, and the custom fixed-gear mountain bike that caused such a stir several years ago.

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Good work snagging the grail Element! That's got everything. There's a poptop Element in my neighborhood. I was convinced I was going to get an Element, until I sat in the back seat. Oh. I got a Kia Soul, which I really dig. I can put most of my bikes in without taking the wheel off, but the

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

a Ram. > > On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 5:55 PM, Philip Williamson > wrote: > >> Recent discussions make me wonder, what epoch of Rivendell bikes or >> aesthetic most appeals to list members? >> >> Which era do you identify with the most, or like the best? >

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

Precursor Era! I have a 1999 Bontrager set up as you describe. 9/8 steerer, but still pretty short headtube. It's my fastest bike, faster than the LeMond with 30mm GP2000s, but can still get into the dirt. The only thing I'd change would be to add a dropper post. I guess that would be a

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

I just re-read the chart. I had misread one Latin subspecies as "Nomine Horribilis," which I thought was funny-but-mean. "The Age of the Terrible Names" seemed like some scientific subjectivity right there. "Nomine Homonidus." Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

Oops. Heron was a brainfart for Homer! 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.

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

That’s awesome. I love a good chart. 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.

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

I left out the Atlantis because it spans epochs! Not so much the coelocanth as an aurochs, only recently superseded. 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: Problem with Roadinis?

That’s super interesting. I wonder if your bottom bracket is binding on the Roadini? Or your tires are terrible, or under inflated? I mean, that’s a shocking difference, and makes for a compelling bike nerd mystery. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re:

Ha! This one is more my speed: https://bicycletimesmag.com/cool-tools-from-the-days-of-yore/ I might make one of those spoke-awls. Except I have an awl-awl that works just fine. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 8:53:05 AM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > I thought I'd

[RBW] Re:

"Fizzled out" implies more than "publishes only digitally." Disclosure - I wrote a couple articles and sold some illustrations to Bicycle Times when they were a print magazine. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:56:05 AM UTC-7, Eric Chatham wrote: > > Phillip, don’t

[RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

Recent discussions make me wonder, what epoch of Rivendell bikes or aesthetic most appeals to list members? Which era do you identify with the most, or like the best? Is it the era you first encountered Riv in, or did you look back through the back catalog and say, "That's the one for me?" Or

Re: [RBW] Film photography - subject matter?

I had a crush on the Rollei 35 for a long time, but never shot with one. I'm carrying my dad's old Leica II that I had reconditioned. Yesterday I stopped several times on my commute to shoot interesting-looking things, so we'll see how that turns out when the roll is done. I'll scan and post a

[RBW] Re:

Do you mean this Bicycle Times magazine that looks fully operational? https://bicycletimesmag.com/ As far as niches, I agree with Eric - we've pretty much won. As in so many aspects of modern life, the weirdos and nerds have taken over the bike culture. Grant doing something about the problem

[RBW] Re: WTB singlespeed.

Sorry, I’m on my phone, so I can’t reply privately. My friend has a Bob Jackson f/f/hs for sale. $180, 120 rear spacing, fits a 32mm tire easily, 531 tubing, 56x56, nice (I think) patina. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/bob-jackson-frameset/6701386275.html He doesn’t want to ship, but

[RBW] Film photography - subject matter?

I marked this OT, but changed my mind, since Grant writes about and shoots analog film. My question isn't about gear (no surprise if it goes there, though), it's about subject matter. I have cameras, and film, and some okay ways to carry them on the bike (suggestions there couldn't hurt).

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

You have a bow, and murder Persians. And impregnate half the world. #mongolianstyle #genghisbike 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: Quickbeam Owners: White Industries ENO or VBC Crankset?

Congratulations! I think the VBC chainrings are prettier. I had a couple sets of ENO cranks, but I don't think they ever made it onto the Quickbeam, because I'm pretty dedicated to the dingle expression of that bike. I did like them on the Singular, but sold all that kit when I sold the bike. I

Re: [RBW] Jobst on 650b?

Yes! Chalo Colina FTW. Thanks for that link down memory lane. 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: FS-Quickbeam 60 cm, multi geared, $1350

Oh! One of the reasons the list seems to be awash in Quickbeams is that you've got three separate threads for yours! There's still a Simpleone, and an orange QB in the mix lately, I think. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 4:22:29 AM UTC-7, alan lavine wrote: > > Dave, >

Re: [RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCTION 60 cm Quickbeam

ely to do it again. Just lazy. I have > another fixed gear I use around town. > Alan > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 10, 2018, at 10:43 PM, Philip Williamson > wrote: > > > > I think it’s a reasonable price, which may require the interest of a &

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

All great, I don’t know how Grant will decide. I BUNGLE SLOW TOSS BIG OLE SNOW SLUTS SLOWEST BISON LUG Not very aspirational, though. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCTION 60 cm Quickbeam

I think it’s a reasonable price, which may require the interest of a reasonable person. Seriously, that does seem to be the ballpark Quickbeams play in. Much less and people around here start speculating “what’s wrong with it?” I don’t know if you cross posted to the BOB list, but I think it’s

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

Looks like you could store a mini-pump in the tubular crown. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, September 7, 2018 at 4:28:40 PM UTC-7, ML / SF wrote: > > From today's newsletter: > > >> Here's the new MTB fork that has us all excited. We'll get the bikes >> built up for Interbike late next week.

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

So she passed you while coasting? That's not embarrassing. I've been passed by trail runners on a couple occasions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I01ckhFFc Fifteen years in, the buzz diminishes quite a bit. My next hub is an Onyx. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCTION 60 cm Quickbeam

If you want to make it super simple for potential customers to see your ad, and know how much you'd take for the bike, you could also reply to your original FS post with the new price. Your Quickbeam brother, Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 12:01:33 PM UTC-7, alan

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

The last time I've seen the King/Bontrager hubs on ebay, they were hundreds of dollars. The 1999 set I have on the Bontrager Privateer are 24/28 hole hubs. The main difference between the Bontrager version and the Classic Kings of the era were that the Bontrager version has beefed-up flanges to

[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

Blew my mind when I realized I could fit Bruce Gordon RnRs (“available from brucegordon.com”) in the Quickbeam. Felt like I wasted my life. That said, 38s and fenders is ideal. We are living through a great age for tires. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Not so permanent Basket + Rack

I'd love to see someone do a run of Clayton's basket buckler. Perhaps... Rivendell? That would be a seriously couture basket rack. Add a bail to the basket, and you could carry it into a store. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 10:57:32 AM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > Clayton’s

[RBW] Re: Not so permanent Basket + Rack

I continue to be amazed by this awesome basket hack. Definitely worth the digging through Flickr or Insta for find it. I went the other way, and had my basket silver-brazed to the rack. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 8:32:52 AM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: > > I have a quick

[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

Congratulations on the child! And the Quickbeam. The Quickbeam may stay in the house longer than the kid... That's a great looking build. The shiny fenders over the Delta Cruisers is a nice look, and complements the clean chainguard. Thanks for bringing those PDW fender mounts to my attention,

[RBW] Re: Have dynamo wheel your Roadeo?

It’s about time to put the SON back on the Frances for the Fall. I think the King hub is a little faster and smoother, but when the SON is on, I’d ride it anywhere, and love the dynamo light. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

I don’t recall having a hard time with tires, and I have several CR-18s in use. Bruce Gordon Rock’n’Roads, Compass 42s, Voyager Hyper 38s. All seemed fine to me. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Way easier to bend the canti struts than the mounting bolt, at least on my M14 (which also broke, but after 13 years of any old load). Maybe the basket rack is going to be the exact same rack, but with a different/better connection to the mounting bolt. Maybe it'll have a basket tacked right

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Me too. I’m the only person on this thread to have broken an m12 with a basket. It took 14 years. I will not change my ways. I doubled down, and had the basket welded to the rack. I expect the break the basket/rack never Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: QB Seatpost Diameter

My green QB seatpost is 27.2. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 10:05:55 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > My erstwhile Orange QB was definitely 27.2mm. > > On Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 3:39:10 PM UTC-7, Dave Grossman wrote: >> >> Used calipers and got around a 26.8just

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Headtube Sizes?

I use headtube length as a quick visual estimation of frame size. "No way that ad is really for a 57cm bike!" Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, August 13, 2018 at 4:15:28 PM UTC-7, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Yes. But that can be easily messed up if not to the right spot of the > lug. And the

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Huh. I have had a basket on that exact rack, and broke the rack at the center-hole bolt. Took ~14 years and a heavy-handed stranger to break it. Now my basket is welded on, so I can't really take it off. When I do bring home a 12 pack, the way is pretty slow and pretty paved. Do decaleurs

[RBW] Re: Is a 6% change in gearing noticeable?

You'll definitely feel the change in one cog tooth. I'd suggest staying with the 72" gear, though, and working on techniques to maximize your flow in traffic Get out of the saddle and use your upper body to rock the bike to get up to speed faster. Practice track-standing, so you can jump as

[RBW] Re: Long(er) fender daruma bolts for basket/rack on Quickbeam

That's the classic Wald 137 basket. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 10:23:35 AM UTC-7, Tully Lanter wrote: > > Philip - Yes, there will be a photo thread in the near future! Great, > clean look with the basket atop the rack. Hadn't thought to try. Which > basket is that? >

[RBW] Re: Long(er) fender daruma bolts for basket/rack on Quickbeam

Congratulations on your new-to-you Quickbeam! If you can post pictures, I'm sure we'd all like to see it. My personal favorite rack for my basketed Quickbeam is the Nitto M-12, that mounts to the canti studs. Granary Cycles had a similar-but-different Nitto rack, but they're sold out. -

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

I'm adding one to a road bike that I want to be able to ride anywhere. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5:06:19 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > > On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5:10:40 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: >> >> Why wouldn't a dropper post

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

Why wouldn't a dropper post work on a mixte frame? Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 5:52:45 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > ( not that a dropper post would be a viable option on this if it indeed > goes mixte, so you're safe. I was really just wondering what you meant.) --

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

I wouldn't spec a 27.2 post if I had a fatter option available. Thanks for the link - I see the GravityDropper comes in 27.0, which would fit my Bontrager Allroad. Kind of cool. I read that they have play at the saddle, though, which would be a non-starter for me. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On

[RBW] Re: Prayers for Deacon Patrick

I"m glad you're safe, and I'm sorry for the destruction. Good wake up call, though - plan for another 200 year flood in the next two years, and another 1000 year flood in the next five. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:46:40 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Thank you,

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

As long as you don't go with a 31.6 seat tube to run a real dropper post. Then I'll feel dumb for ordering my new Fitz (rigid fork, rim brakes, 60mm tires, dropper post). Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2:15:18 PM UTC-7, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > We're thinking of stuff

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Commuting

I commute on my Quickbeam, too. Fixed two speed (almost never shift), front basket, fenders, dynamo lights. There's a pack on the back of the basket with a lock and minimal tool kit. Having a basket and net is the key to a useful bike, for me. My riding time is about half an hour. I ride the

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

My friend has a 3" wide PVC tube mounted behind his Clem's seat tube. The tube holds a monstrous chain lock (Kryptonite NY lock?), and allows a mini U-lock to shackle through the tube and chain. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 5:22:32 PM UTC-7, Collin A wrote: > > With Riv's

[RBW] The "One Bike" for a featherweight?

I weigh 236 today. I think a Bomba/Hunq is overkill for _me_! I’d ride that San Marcos. 35mm tires work surprisingly well, even for someone 100lbs heavier. They used to be huge. Deep gravel is safer with 38s, but who can afford extra gravel these days? That said, I just put a deposit down on a

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

It’s a sin for YOU to be gay. I can be gay and married to a man all day long and live a a happy non-murdered non-shamed non-whatever life because my happiness does not depend on you or your asinine god. Loki and Ganesh are equally irrelevant to me. You are a Pharisee. Your power does not come

[RBW] Definishing the Hunq

That looks magical. Beautiful and durable. My two favorite things. 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] Thanks Grant

I’d like to be on the monetary committee. I just sold my dad’s coin trove (6.2 kg of pocket change from before 1965). I kept a handful of Mercury Dimes, a couple different Liberty silver dollars, and a Buffalo Nickel. Man, that was good money! Not sure if I’m in favor of non-US nationals on our

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

I can tolerate some religious people. 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.

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

The evidence is only apparent to you. Nice work shifting the topic to something you DO want to talk about, after decrying the off-topic-ness of the on-topic discussion. To reiterate my own thoughts: Hey, thanks Grant, for speaking up for decency and morality. It is unconscionable for us as a

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

So "abortion?" Consider supporting women's health services and reproductive education worldwide. Seems like scope creep on this thread, and I feel the backhanded shot was unnecessary. Furthermore, many many many people are very exercised about this issue. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Whatever could you mean? Do you have examples of Joe, or the people on this list, or Americans in general being PRO removing some other kinds of children by force from their mothers? Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 8:55:09 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Joe said: “You

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Hitler wasn't elected, he was appointed. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 6:52:30 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Joe: I like you, but your rhetoric is bumbling and more passionate than > intelligent, and that is true of much of what has been posted on this > subject. I

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Trivisive. 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

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Vulgar and classless? Apparently that’s a one-way street for some people. 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] Re: Dear Riv, please make a wider Noodle

The RM-13s are good bars. However, I don’t like Noodles, so that might not be helpful. 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

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Nice. I think the thread actually got BETTER at the end. Unusual. The dialogue is informative, and the editorializing is overt. Philip Also not affronted, in Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Pot, meet kettle. Philip Edited -- 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

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Good point. All those threads irritate me mightily, but I skip them. Not always, but I should. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:22:24 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 06/21/2018 11:37 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: > > What I think is sad is that when people

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I was peeved by both of these just today! Peeved! Maybe you were also riding on North Point and Embarcadero in SF around 8am this morning? Thread peeve, though - threads about bike etiquette! Specifically, rants about how all cyclists should ride "correctly," so that none of us look bad.

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

My only question about CX-70s is, “I can haz?” 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: Thanks Grant

*"Isn't this same fear & hatred of Others what is behind car driver road rage against bicyclists?"* I don't think it's only fear and hatred, it's also arrogance and ownership, and expectation of privilege, but I feel the correlation on a personal and systemic level. - Some people feel

Re: [RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

My friend already had a very hard time (a couple years ago) getting a replacement fork for his Niner Sir9(?) that was only a couple years old. The steerer standard had changed. I passed on buying a Kona Unit X because the (rigid) disc fork was 100mm, not 110, and I could see that if I had to

[RBW] Re: Why not a suspension-corrected fork/frame?

I have a long rigid Kona fork on my Bontrager , replacing a suspension fork. I had the same setup with a Gary Fisher Utopia hybrid . I see them as misproportioned, and I

[RBW] Re: Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

Pickle juice has saved me from gnarly cramps a few times. Reed turned me onto those "Salt-Stick" capsules on a ride, and I bought a big jar. They work better than pickles, and you can carry them on the bike. I've only had cramps once in this hot spell, when I forgot the tabs. Highly

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

Oh my. Who’s selling their Ram to the OTHER guy?? 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] Introduction - Doug Shaker

Hey Doug! I recognize you. Welcome back! 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: 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: Is this an insane idea?

That was also a fun setup. I like the ability to shift when I want, and my hub had the brake, which I didn’t like. 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: Is this an insane idea?

My favorite gearing choice on the Quickbeam so far is the S2 kickback hub (no brake). My second favorite is the single-sided two-speed setup with two rings and a surly dingle cog. To get a wider range of gears on the QB, I'd probably go the 120mm cassette route, with a bolt-on hanger, maybe

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Fitting a Quickbeam would require them to be pretty darned undersized. Could happen. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 12:01:06 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > Interesting that the description specifically describes them as a tire for > 'transforming your 29er mountain bike.'

[RBW] Pics of an older Atlantis Garage Find, updated

Yes! That looks great. Nice work. Good gear thinking, too. Philip also 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] pinching fenders and Quickbeam clearances

Hey Patch, I pinched the Zeppelin* fender for a couple reasons (lower run of chain coverage, and the ability to wheelie the bike on and off transit), but you can tip-mount it, too. That would maximize clearance at the chainstays. Running the axle further back (one link more) would put the

[RBW] Re: Wednesday Musings: Are We A Swap Meet?

Is a "bump" the same as a "Here's what's left / price reduction" reply to your own original FS post? Is that even good form? ('cause I do that) Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 8:25:28 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > Ha! Thank you all for taking some time to give some

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: favorite tires?

I have 38mm Voyageur Hypers on two sets of wheels on my Quickbeam, and I like them. I like my Compass and RocknRoads better on other bikes (the RnRs do squeak through the QB chainstays), but the Voyageurs seem fine for commuting. 38mm tires seem like the sweet spot with fenders. You might try

[RBW] Re: Wednesday Musings: Are We A Swap Meet?

I love the for sale posts. It's like window shopping, or actual shopping. That said, I usually post my own for sale items on the iBOB list, unless it's Riv-specific, like Readers, Baggins bags, or Quickbeams (ha!). Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:46:39 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Re: 26.0 vs 31.8

I thought they made a case for buying a bigger frame to get a longer front center, and then using their stem to bring the bars back. I don't know how many people want to stand over a frame with a 3" longer top tube than "fits" them, though. I'm looking at longer slacker bikes for mountain

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Like the Rivendell Reader Races of old! I got mine yesterday. Read most of it, and looked at all the pictures. I enjoy the engaging illustrations. Bike decals in the same style would be nice. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 12:05:09 PM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

Thanks to all of you. That’s a great thing to have accessible. Next: the coffee table book! Apropos of nothing, except that I forgot about it until just now - in the elevator this morning, a guy asked about the Biketinkers Union patch on my Brand V grabsack (purse). I said, “Oh that’s my

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

“Brand or model names shouldn't sound like inside jokes thought up over beer & pizza.” Oops. 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] Length of Quickbeam/SimpleOne track ends?

Yes. 40/32x18 is the platonic ideal of QB gearing. Two chainrings let me run 44/39x17/21 and fenders and 38mm tires. 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

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