Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

Looks like a good day for all! On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM, qwerty mike.gilles...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoyed a fantastic ride and weather (for Nov @ 9,000' elev). Best of all, I was able to connect with Patrick and get a chance to become a bit more acquainted. I can confirm that yes,

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

The synthetic vs natural fiber base layer argument makes the steel vs carbon discussion look polite. It is not an area of compromise. Deacon and I ride the same bike - I wear synthetic and he wears wool. We share the same ancestral homeland and should share the same evolutionary drift - but I itch

Re: [RBW] Re: The evolution of sizing and fit

To the OP I would respond that the Patagonia line has shifted a bit. The Snap T used to be a slightly technical piece of midlayer insulation. That niche now belongs to the regulator fleece. If you look on the website you will see regular fit casual wear, and slim fit technical wear. From what you

Re: [RBW] Re: The intriguing dilemma of having to ride...

Can you stay in the high country just enough to maintain your peace of mind? On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: so get after it - you got no choice - where's that smilie? On Monday, November 18, 2013 8:35:42 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Fortunately,

Re: [RBW] Re: The intriguing dilemma of having to ride...

or motorcycle risk). I don't think I'll risk the remote single track again till spring, even when I get good brain days. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, November 18, 2013 8:29:13 PM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote: Can you stay in the high country just enough to maintain your peace of mind? On Mon, Nov

Re: [RBW] Re: OT but brings a tear to my eye

Tom - thank you On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 7:53 AM, ascpgh asc@gmail.com wrote: Awesome. You never realize the magnitude of power you can unleash in simple kindness. One locally from this year: A Bike for

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross bar and stem length?

I agree with Jay. I have his old 10 and it fits me well. But I think it all depends on the initial sizing - did you go big Riv or smaller? On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 6:37 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I had that setup on an AHH that was already a bit big on me (read: longish

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas Thumbies setup

That's the same Tennyson poem you quoted the last time... it is lines like this that make this the only forum/blog I regularly read. Forgive me for going OT, but the cast of characters on this list always makes me smile. It is the most civilized, whilst opinionated and curmudgeonly forum I can

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

Bosco Bars, mindfulness, Bhagavad Gita, St Ignatius, and a touching reminder of why it all matters. Thank you Hugh. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Eunice Chang sleepyn...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for your words, Hugh. There is no easy way to deal with this, but doing what you love always

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

, Patrick On Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:43:08 AM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote: Bosco Bars, mindfulness, Bhagavad Gita, St Ignatius, and a touching reminder of why it all matters. Thank you Hugh. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Eunice Chang sleep...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for your words

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

? as that is a joke I give my kids a hard time with quite often. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, January 25, 2014 3:18:01 PM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote: Patrick, when Chris wrote about living in the moment and looking with clear eyes and an open heart, he was describing a fundamental

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for my first Rivendell

Patrick - I think the Hunq is very light feeling and agile. I was amazed when I first pulled mine out the box, my analogy will seem odd - but it looked like a strung bow. A friend that regularly rides a Quickbeam was amazed by the feel and ride of the bike. I am a commuter, and I agonized over

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Roadish Touring to MTB Conversion

Patrick, I have the wide/low 40X26 crank paired with 9sp 12-36t cassette. While I haven't had the chance (yet) to ride it in the mountains, the setup has been great. Bob On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Thanks, everyone! Great help! Jeremy, I actually

Re: [RBW] Re: Ring the Peak Birthday Ride

Happy birthday Patrick! On May 10, 2014 6:32 PM, DS davecst...@gmail.com wrote: Nice light and great add to the setup. Happy Birthday! On Thursday, May 8, 2014 2:19:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Headed out at 4am this morning sporting my new birthday light (B+M Ixon IQ). Roads are

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Interesting, I read Grant as saying this works for me - if it helps you use it, but find your own path. On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:03:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: yep, grant is the leader and we're all just

Re: [RBW] Re: Overheard at a bike shop

In Indianapolis it seems more like 20s on Surly and 50+ on Madone or Cervelo. On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM, redsydude thaus...@q.com wrote: When I was stationed at Hill AFB, Utah in the 1980s all my friends were skiers so I randomly walked into a sporting goods store and, with the help of

Re: [RBW] Re: Sign I need 1/8 Chain vs. 8-speed?

That foot looks well used even before the incident. On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 10:40 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Patrick, I'm so glad it wasn't worse on your toe!!! Perhaps your toe and my finger should chat! -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Coincidentia Oppositorum; NYT Tour photo-retrospective.

Patrick - I can't speak to the motorcycle rider, but thanks for posting the link to the pictures - I enjoyed them. Bob (Indianapolis) On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 7:36 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Hair? What is this strange thing of which you speak? Besides, how would riding in a

Re: [RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

Patrick - In your note you wrote meet your esthetic standards I like the look of the Sugino guard, and have two bikes with them, and am ready to order a third. I don't care for the look of the bbgbashguard products (or most other guards), and will stay with the Sugino despite the price

Re: [RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

I suspect there are a number of places to buy the Sugino guard - I would buy it here: https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/chrg.htm. On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 11:01 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Where does one purchase the Sugino guard? On Aug 16, 2014 9:52 PM, Robert Barr rcba

Re: [RBW] Re: Rise of the Halo Bicycle

And then there are these most beautiful bikes: http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140821-the-10-most-beautiful-bicycles?ocid=global_bbccom_email_22082014_autos On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 9:35 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Don't worry, McLaren is steel reeling over the Porsche 917 On

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

To respond to Drew's question, I did get my item. It took a long time, and there were several emails, but I got my item, and it was as promised. In fairness, after I got my first note from Peter telling me there had been a shipping error, I told him not to worry - the item was for bike I was going

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

Ask Deacon Patrick or me - hard to improve on a Hunqapillar. Although I confess the bike doesn't look right to me without the digatube, Bob On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 9:03 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: That's my dream Rivendell. A 54cm

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

Looks right at home Patrick! On Aug 8, 2015 7:58 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I love my poser 1x 38 narrow-wide front ring. Poser because it's a derailerless triple in with the large ring is a rock guard, the middle is my nearly all the time narrow-wide, and my small is a 24t

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

I can't speak to the weight, I commute on the Hunq and routinely put 10 pounds of books, papers, and laptop on it. I went with the XD2 wide/low double crank and the Shimano HG 61 12-36 rear for simplicity. Like Deacon I skipped the front derailer. In my case I use the 40t and have the 26t because

Re: [RBW] Re: Can a Blue Sam stand up to these kinds of dirt trails?

Like others have written, It is all about riding style. I was recently at a conference in Breckenridge. One morning I was walking a trail when two older fellows in full mountain bikey attire came flying down the trail. The first bike was a Yeti, and I couldn't make out the second. They didn't miss

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations

Lots of good advice has already been given, as a regular Hunq rider I will second or third the recommendation to consider PBH, height isn't a good way to go in my experience. A number of people have said to talk with Riv, that is right up there with knowing your PBH. I suspect that is the first

Re: [RBW] Re: Judder on the Hunqa

I have a 58 cm gray/bean Hunq with 720s and stock pads, never any chatter. What rims do you ride? Bob On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 11:38 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > They're the stock pads. And yes, the headset is adjusted correctly. I > think I'll try

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

Jim, It depends on what you plan to carry. I have commuted with a large Wald basket mounted to a Nitto mini-front rack for about 5 years. My work bag is a Patagonia Mini-Mass, and it fits perfectly in the large basket. I normally carry a laptop, a few papers, and maybe a book or two. When the bag

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Blug, MUSA clothing, and Crapmanship

I with you Deacon. The knicks are my Spring and Fall favorites! On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I live in MUSA knickers (breeches for you UK lot who are currently > snickering. Grin.) and mine are already several years old and sporting > myriad

Re: [RBW] Re: Extent of thread chasing necessary on new Riv frame

That was my experience as well. Some of the posts suggest everyone has not been so fortunate, glad you were. My Hunqa has exceeded all my expectations - enjoy! Bob On Jul 9, 2016 3:52 PM, "Bob B" wrote: > I got my Hunq yesterday and, viola, I'm done building it as of this >

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] ISO a courier bag that will hold a 13" Macbook Pro

Patrick, I have carried a Patagonia half-mass bag daily for the last 10 years. My laptop fits well in the padded sleeve, and the bag fits flat inside the large Wald basket. Patagonia seems to have stopped making the bag, but there are a number for sale on ebay, Bob On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 7:58 PM,

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hunqapillar for the last 2 years. I have been tempted by all the rave reviews of the Barlow Pass, but the Supreme always feels good. Bob On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 6:14 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, I'm

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Doug's measurements are all similar to mine, as they should be, my 50mm Supremes are on A319s. I usually have 40 psi in the front and 50 psi in the rear. On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM Robert Barr <rcba...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hu

Re: [RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

Thanks Grant, I had suspected as much. Bob On Sep 15, 2016 6:53 PM, "Grant Petersen" wrote: > If DP was sincere (and we all believe he was), then I doubt he's sitting > home reading the gush and glowing...which isn't to say slow down on it, > just that...he might not be

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Thank you Leah. I had been waiting for the next installment of the "Bicycle Bus", and to follow Patrick, I much enjoyed it. Bob On Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at 5:16 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Lol, Patrick Moore! That's high praise, indeed! My rides are not epic, but > they are

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

Patrick, I would second or third the Bondhus. I have a large collection of Allen wrenches or keys that I haven't touched since I bought the Bondhus. I believe Riv still sells the single Bondhus Allens. I carry them in my tool roll. Bob On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Dave Johnston

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Leah, I will chime in with some observations from Indianapolis. I live in an area with several schools that don't provide transportation. A number of parents, mainly moms, ride back and forth to school with groups of children. There is a wide variety of bikes and engines. A number of the moms use

Re: [RBW] Re: Click, click, click ... aaargh

Jay, my experience is similar to Ren'e's. I had a persistent rythmic click that I couldn't find. After much adjusting and inspecting, a friend who is a wheel builder heard me say that there was no click on the stand. He took the tire off and carefully looked at the rim while he hand stressed it.

[RBW] October colors

The colors change so quickly this time of year that I don't like to miss a day. The picture below shows a portion of the Indianapolis Central Canal Tow Path just before it stared raining tonight. The colors and shadows vary with the light. I enjoy it at all times. May your ride make you smile. Bob

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

DP would certainly have noted the relatively clean appearance! The trail that I ride to get to the trail in the picture is a tow path that is topped with ":dusty 12s", a finely ground limestone/dolomite aggregate that sets up like cement, and eats drive trains. My defense is fairly frequent

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

; I don't know if I like Fall or Spring better. Both are beautiful. At least > Fall doesn't have all the pollens. > > On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 1:44 PM, Robert Barr <rcba...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite &

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Weth, I can't say enough about the Hungapillar. I point a lot of people to it as perfect all-rounder. You may have seen me chime in about the Hunqa on some of Deacon's posts. We share a mutual admiration for the bike. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 10:18 AM, WETH wrote: > Lovely

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Ben, good place to be any day, but particularly nice in the Fall! On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 12:37 PM, BenG wrote: > Thanks, nice to see Indiana represented. We're camping and riding trails > down south in Brown County State Park right now - typing this at the picnic > table.

Re: [RBW] Re: Saturday in Indiana

the floodplain trail. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM, George Schick <bhim...@gmail.com> wrote: > Where exactly in Indiana was that path along the river, if you don't mind > sayin? (ex-Hoosier) > > > On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:44:56 PM UTC-5, Robert Barr wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Deacon Patrick update

Erl - thank you, good to see his smile and his pictures! Bob On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 3:52 PM, WETH wrote: > Robert's thread "Saturday in Indiana" and his Hunqapillar put Deacon > Patrick on my mind. Deacon and I exchanged emails this morning, and he > reports contentedly

[RBW] Saturday in Indiana

It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's pictures of his Hunqapillar along a Colorado trail, so I will post one of mine along an Indiana trail. Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

Deacon - you know my preference for fleece, and I would never try to convert you! But I will tell you that I have had good luck with a number of Seirus products. They seem to understand us nose open to the air people. Even their multi-layer balaclava lets me lift the lower panel to vent. Take a

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 9:20 PM, Deacon Patrick <lamontg...@mac.com> wrote: > No worries, Bob. I do that sometimes too. Sardonic grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick of the highlands who wears a sheep on his head when it gets really > cold > > On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 8:

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Ramble

Brynnar - Good to see your name! It has been too long since I have seen you on the Tow Path. We all got caught by the weather. I did an interesting 180 in the middle of the road - not much bite in the Marathon Supreme... On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 6:29 PM, ctifusion wrote:

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Patrick, I confused my Patricks as the email string went on - but the recommendation stands. Bob On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 10:31 PM, Robert Barr <rcba...@gmail.com> wrote: > Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia. > com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia.com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240.html?dwvar_22240_color=INDG=mens-hats-accessories-hats#tile-20==1=36 I have one that I wear under a hood when things get cold, wet, and windy. For dryer colder conditions I go with the set I

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

Brynnar, We could see how they fit on a Hunqapillar… since they are just sitting around! On Sat, Jun 16, 2018 at 4:55 PM, ctifusion wrote: > I need to check how to post pictures but these fit easily on the new > Atlantis. Plenty of clearance on each side of the chainstays. And that's > the

Re: [RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Very nice Brynnar! On Thu, Jun 21, 2018, 4:35 PM ctifusion wrote: > Hi all, > > Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been > coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though > I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of

Re: [RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Looks good Brynnar! On Sat, Apr 21, 2018, 9:04 AM ctifusion wrote: > > > 59cm new Atlantis. > > > > >> We want the pic, we want the

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Sounds good. On Thu, Jun 28, 2018, 1:30 PM ctifusion wrote: > Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Brynnar/Matt, its Bob. Looks like the Indianapolis Riv Society is going public! On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 8:38 PM MattB wrote: > Hey Brynnar, that is a sweet build. Scott at ICS has built a couple of > wheels for me as well, a really good guy! I’m in Indy as well and ride what > I think is the

Re: [RBW] Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

Deacon Patrick, I always enjoy that smile! Enjoy On Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 5:37 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > In which I ride freewheel for the first time in eighteen months, put in > forty miles in the first two days, watch in amazement as

Re: [RBW] Re: Chacos vs. Bedrocks

I wear the Cairn Pro Adventure. They work great with my Grip Kings. I like the non 3D version because I prefer to have the sandal form to my foot. On Mon, Aug 19, 2019, 9:22 PM Andrew Huston < firsttolastinaninst...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have and live my bedrock Cairns. Work great on grippy flat

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Rack is sold On Sat, Sep 21, 2019, 7:54 AM Robert Barr wrote: > Rack is sold pending payment > > On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: > >> Robert Barr >> [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) >> to rbw-owners-bunch >> I am converti

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Rack is sold pending payment On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: > Robert Barr > [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) > to rbw-owners-bunch > I am converting my Hunq from a dedicated commuter to a more trail oriented > role. One thing I have learned

[RBW] FS: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Robert Barr [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) to rbw-owners-bunch I am converting my Hunq from a dedicated commuter to a more trail oriented role. One thing I have learned from that bike is it can do anything. As I convert over I am selling some items. As the subject line says I have

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

:37 AM Robert Barr wrote: > Rack is sold > > On Sat, Sep 21, 2019, 7:54 AM Robert Barr wrote: > >> Rack is sold pending payment >> >> On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: >> >>> Robert Barr >>> [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 mi

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Saddlesack is sold pending payment. On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 10:13 PM Robert Barr wrote: > My small grey grid saddlesack is still available. It has been a week so I > will reduce the price to $75.00 plus shipping from 46208. I will also > include a Nitto Wire Guard for canti brakes

[RBW] Re: 58-cm Hunqapillar frame and fork

Bump: Lots of lookers but the Hunqapillar frame/fork/HS/BB is still available. I am going to do one price reduction to $1400.00 shipped in the CONUS. Please PM if interested. Bob On Sun, Dec 15, 2019 at 1:16 PM Robert Barr wrote: > I have had requests for a picture of the whole bike and thou

[RBW] Re: 58-cm Hunqapillar frame and fork

The Hunqapillar is no longer available. The end of the year cash flow crisis has passed and the Hunq will stay home with me. Bob On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 5:07 PM Robert Barr wrote: > Bump: Lots of lookers but the Hunqapillar frame/fork/HS/BB is still > available. I am going to do one

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