[RBW] Re: How would you build it?

2014-08-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
for that purpose but it would be a fun build nonetheless... Tony -- 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] Little Miami Scenic River Trail - This weekend.

2014-08-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Looks like a great ride and the weather is excellent. Share some pictures when you get back! -- 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: Single bike accident

2014-08-12 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Joe, I'm glad your ok. Unfortunately I know the feeling... I and my Saluki went over hard yesterday coming home. I've got a minor elbow fracture and the saluki fork is crumpled... More to follow but the bike did remarkably well and I've already heard back from Riv with options on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

2014-08-09 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'm also ride in the DC area, I've got a mid level kryptonite u lock and a couple of the longer cables. Usually I just go with that pair trying to make the u lock the point of attachment to whatever I'm locking too. I have had attempted cut marks on my cable that I discovered days or possibly

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I was pretty surprised about the commuting load weight to! But that does include a full set of work clothes, tools, rain jacket, u luck, cable and of course two canvas bags. Good thing I took out the laptop that I only occasionally have onboard of the number would have been really shocking!

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I was pretty surprised about the commuting load weight to! But that does include a full set of work clothes, tools, rain jacket, u luck, cable and of course two canvas bags. Good thing I took out the laptop that I only occasionally have onboard of the number would have been really shocking!

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-07 Thread Tony DeFilippo
1. Saluki 2. 60cm 3. 28 lbs, 42 lbs at full commuting load 1. XO-3 (1993, 26), single speed 2. 59cm 3. 27 lbs. I would have figured the XO to be a couple lbs lighter but I have some junky Kenda 1.95 tires and a B67 saddle that probably account for a pound or two of weight delta just there. I

[RBW] Re: Fat tire Atlantis!

2014-08-06 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I love it !!! Which rims are you running? Tubes or tubeless? -- 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: One week without a front derailleur

2014-08-06 Thread Tony DeFilippo
the cause of the better shifting is definitely spread among those multiple upgrades. Tony -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: One week without a front derailleur

2014-08-06 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Philip, I definitely know what you mean and heartily second your idea for a 'Road double-double'... Wouldn't it be possible to do a wider than 4T delta if they mirrored it in the back? Like a 34x22 and 40x16... The options are endless, I understand why they have to focus on a limited set of

Re: [RBW] Re: Fat tire Atlantis!

2014-08-06 Thread Tony DeFilippo
of my 60cm Saluki (650B). Tony My Atlantis wearing 2.1 rubber... that was a good day! http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/01/monster-snow-cross-atlantis.html -- 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: One week without a front derailleur

2014-08-05 Thread Tony DeFilippo
A triumphant return to this thread... so after noodling through (with all your assistance) my 1xN thoughts I doubled down by shortening my chain on the existing Sugino triple and continuing to ride throughout the month of June and July. I never missed my big or small ring and was getting

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-04 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I was happy with my gravel grinding Atlantis until I saw Bill's 21# Stag. I will post the build and if anyone sees a reasonable way to save weight, I am open to suggestions. I was really impressed with how light the San Marcos is. Atlantis 61 26# with Nitto R-14 Sugino triple 9-speed Paul's

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-04 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
Oops !!! I had my eyes dilated for an eye exam this morning before I weighed the bikes. The Atlantis and Santana weights are correct, but the Sam Marcos is 26.5 pounds. I thought 21.5 was too good to be true. Sorry for the bum scoop... -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-04 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
The Atlantis deserves a better wheelset, but it will have to wait; the tandem's wheels are on their last leg. My poor mans Atlantis (Surly LHT) 60 28# with Pletscher rack Sugino triple 9-speed Tektro CR720 brakes Tektro levers Shimano bar-ends WTB Shadow-V saddle Thudbuster ST seatpost Salsa

[RBW] Re: New guy to the forum

2014-08-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
of the Homer so consider this another great endorsement for that frame! Tony -- 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

[RBW] Re: Entmoot and Mason Hill Kettles

2014-08-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
For my bike coffee kit so far I've stuck with my old tall 1 qt aluminum kettle that came in my scout camp cook set. It's light, fits the alcohol stove inside it and is easy to handle. It doesn't allow for the most precise pour off course but I've been ok with that. I don't notice a

[RBW] Re: RBWHQ Spy Photos!!

2014-08-02 Thread Tony DeFilippo
So Bill, with you're insider knowledge where does the Clem sit in your own bike lust list (bll)...? A. Left a deposit B. Added to the BLL (future consideration) C. Doesn't do anything compelling for your stable right now but cool all the same D. Oddball, not now or likely ever For the

[RBW] I believe a good deal was had

2014-07-31 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Anyone here pick up the green beauty!?! Someone did get a nice deal, happy riding! -- 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] 8 Years of Bleriot

2014-07-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Love the idea, and I to an impressed by how consistent you've kept the bike setup. So far I mess with my bikes components on a weekly basis, maybe I'll settle in eventually. Great looking bike and I love the year book! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-07-30 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I love the IRD Alpina-d on my Atlantis. I plan on replacing the Microshift FD on my San Marcos with one. http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/derailers-front.html On Tuesday, July 29, 2014 4:01:11 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: Any ideas? Need 28.6 clamp. I hope to use the SunXCD rear derailer. Too

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen: A Question for a Friend

2014-07-28 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Quick, someone else ask a question that Grant can illustrate with another sneak peek! -- 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] Updated Legolas pics after a great day on the bike

2014-07-26 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Sweet looking bike, I love the color and the build. I hadn't seen those black and silver Paul cross levers, extra sweet! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Not my day

2014-07-23 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Definitely lucky... I was going slow which was the saving grace and oddly enough the bike never lurched or came out from under me. -- 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: IRD Retro-shift-like levers

2014-07-23 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Kevin I've wondered the same thing... I suspect if like them quite a bit on a moustache setup. Then again I also like bar ends for mbars, and single speed... I just like mbars! Tony On Jul 23, 2014 11:54 AM, Kevin M kpmulc...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder well these would work on mustache bars

Re: [RBW] New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-23 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Pretty sweet n=3 setup! :). What will your first self built frame be? -- 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] New bike day n+0 for now

2014-07-23 Thread Tony DeFilippo
That's cool! Kind of a Rawland-surly rough stuff SS... Disc brakes? On Jul 23, 2014 10:37 PM, Trevor saxton saxton...@gmail.com wrote: I am thinking a 650b single speed cyclocross style bike would be super fun -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google

[RBW] IRD Retro-shift-like levers

2014-07-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
http://store.interlocracing.com/porabrlepa.html Anyone have any experience with these? Or ordering direct from IRD? Retroshift, now renamed 'gevenall' which seems dumb to me put out this design a couple years ago. I've been interested in them, but I'm not a fan of the new name engraved all

Re: [RBW] My Sam Hillborne is literally BOMBPROOF

2014-07-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Love the sense of humor from you and from the board in general. Keep safe! -- 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: FS - White Industries, Chris King -

2014-07-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Well what do you know the BUMP worked! Off to a happy home in return for an equally eclectic selection of useful parts! Just to be clear, all items are 'SOLD'. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] IRD Retro-shift-like levers

2014-07-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Very cool, thanks for the feedback! These will be on the build list for my Trek re-650b project... I did this once already but the frame was a bit tall for me and I've sourced another, right sized Trek. But for now I'm enjoying my Saluki and XO-3 to much to mess w/ the project. :) On Tue, Jul

Re: [RBW] Re: Not my day

2014-07-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
, stowed in my saddlebag and the rack/basket remounted. I'm not a big fan of the open bottom Berthoud brwcket for this particular application... So I learned something about my bike and made it home safely. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Bosco'd Trail Ride

2014-07-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/07/thursday-night-trail-riding-happy-100th.html Wow was this fun! Close to me is a great intro mountain bike trail at Wakefield Park in VA. I believe it is considered a pretty easy, or 'not to technical' trail but I'm definitely not the right person to judge

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - White Industries, Chris King -

2014-07-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
BUMP!!! Any lanky fellow's looking for a sweet 180mm MUSA crank?!? I'd also take a trade for one that was a bit shorter. The two MUSA hubs are likewise doing nothing for me in the garage, make an offer! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Son of More Entmoot

2014-07-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Great write up and images as usual Brian! Love the one towards the end of the tail gate with the saddle bag's and Riv's hanging out... wonderful closing thought! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Just fixed, or new bike day? - either way, thanks to the nice Riv folks

2014-07-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
New bike day... Congrats and bravo to Riv for doing above and beyond! -- 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: Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

2014-07-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'm another BQ fan... And I agree with Bill about is arrival being more of an 'event' for me than magazines. The pictures don't bother me nor does the thought of it being 'Jan's paper blog'. Cool shot on the bicycle times cover, I had seen it before and not realized it was a Hunq! Speaking

Re: [RBW] Re: Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

2014-07-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'm another BQ fan... And I agree with Bill about is arrival being more of an 'event' for me than magazines. The pictures don't bother me nor does the thought of it being 'Jan's paper blog'. Cool shot on the bicycle times cover, I had seen it before and not realized it was a Hunq! Speaking

[RBW] Re: Rivs on RAGBRAI

2014-07-18 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
My wife and I will be riding the lavender tandem through Friday. I may ride the San Marcos on Saturday, but I will probably ride the Atlantis on the Guitar Ted Death Ride Invitational, a 100+ mile gravel tour in NE Iowa. I will keep my eyes peeled for you and your girlfriend. On Friday, July

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - White Industries, Chris King -

2014-07-15 Thread Tony DeFilippo
And the CK hub found it's way home, please note that this is a 'Pewter' finish CK Classic Hub and not 'Silver'. It is also no longer laced to the 26 wheel so hub only. Items are exactly as pictured, please ask any questions before ordering, I can provide more pictures if necessary. I'm open

Re: [RBW] My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-07-15 Thread Tony DeFilippo
be straight guage tubing?!? I'm really thrilled with ours, and the moustache bar build with brooks flyer saddles has opened up the comfort considerably. Now I just need to rig some kind of overhead hooks on a pully so I can store it in the garage with less impact to floor space. Tony -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + SS coupled!

2014-07-11 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thank goodness! Congrats and I'm sorry it took so long, I hope it has a good home! -- 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: Finally...Bridgestone transformed into a Resurrectio

2014-07-09 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Love it! Great color and amusing commentary in your blog post. Congrats on the 'new' bike! :) Tony -- 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

[RBW] Re: ACW Mugs back in stock!

2014-07-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
'Hippocuppus' = brilliant! -- 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] Atlantis sails again

2014-07-06 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Enjoy the journey! Thanks for sharing, I'll keep tabs via your blog. I like that handlebar bag/basket combo! Tony -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-07-06 Thread Tony
would probably be on your own to the Ferry or by another means. Send me a personal message if interested. Tony -- 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: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

2014-07-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
to that choice? Thanks, Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + SS coupled!

2014-07-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
If only I weren't nearly deliriously happy with my green 60cm saluki... What a great price. Tony -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

2014-07-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
don't think there are that many around given our lack of sand and persistant snow... they are awfully fun though! Thanks for sharing htoughts on the non-aero brakes, I'll have to try and demo a set at some point and make my own opinion. I'll bet they look wild on the albastache! Happy Fourth! Tony

[RBW] Re: FS - White Industries, Chris King -

2014-07-02 Thread Tony DeFilippo
One more thing from last night's garage projecting $35 shipped Shimano Deore LX Rear Derailleur (RAPIDRISE) (biased to naturally run on the largest cog vice the smallest, so your shift directions are opposite in friction shifting) Great derailleur but I can't handle having rapidrise on

Re: [RBW] Re: FS - White Industries, Chris King -

2014-07-02 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Chris King hub SOLD. 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] FS - White Industries, Chris King -

2014-07-01 Thread Tony DeFilippo
These have been lingering... so with new lower prices and a fresh post; $100 Chris King Classic Front Hub, 32H (currently attached to a 26 rim). It's $100 for the hub packed and shipped, if you want the whole wheel you pay actual shipping on top of the $100) $90 White Industries Eno 180mm

Re: [RBW] My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
a picture of us riding to see how she's using the bars better. We're still playing around with angle and extension on her bars. Tony -- 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: My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-30 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I upgraded the shifters and brakes on my '96 Santana from Ultegra 600 STI shifters with Erickson Gizmo and XT V-brakes with travel agent to Retro Shift Audax and Paul's Mini Moto. It was a huge improvement in both shifting (friction) and braking. I installed Shimano M-324 SPD pedals so my

Re: [RBW] Re: My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Tony - Retro shift audax look sweet, I'm glad that worked as a solid upgrade for you. I'll have to start saving for some Paul Mini-Moto's, and I'll have to check the compatability of my current Shimano levers with v brake style calipers. I'll probably just upgrade the pads to Kool Stop's

[RBW] Re: My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-30 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
[URL=http://s464.photobucket.com/user/WFRTony/media/TandemDuffy614.jpg.html][IMG]http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/WFRTony/TandemDuffy614.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The Mini Motos will work with standard drop bar levers. If my bike had canti brakes, I probably would have been satisfied with just the

[RBW] Re: My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-30 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Monday, June 30, 2014 3:10:43 PM UTC-5, Tony McG wrote: [IMG]http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/WFRTony/TandemDuffy614.jpg[/IMG] http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fs464.photobucket.com%2Fuser%2FWFRTony%2Fmedia%2FTandemDuffy614.jpg.html%255D%255BIMG%255Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fi464

[RBW] Re: My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-30 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I seem to have forgotten how to post photos... http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/WFRTony/TandemDuffy614.jpg The Mini Motos will work with standard drop bar levers. If my bike had canti brakes, I probably would have been satisfied with just the Kool Stop pads, but I wanted to eliminate

[RBW] My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
for two, my trail etiquette today could have used some fine tuning but I'll get smoother. I was impressed how well the bike responded to heavy pedalling up some of the sharp, short hills on the way to MV. I'm hoping to get in alot of tandem riding for the rest of this year! Tony https

Re: [RBW] My Riv-ish Burley Tandem Build

2014-06-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
duets... Very friendly people. Tony -- 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] FS: Used 54cm Soma San Marcos (SoCal)

2014-06-28 Thread Tony Lockhart
not purchased a SimpleOne from a fellow member on the list, I'd be keeping this bike. The SM is such a quick, zippy bike and it always puts a smile on my face--the sparkly blue is also pretty fantastic in the sunlight. Now, if I could just manage to repaint my SO... (: Tony On Friday, June

[RBW] FS: Used 54cm Soma San Marcos (SoCal)

2014-06-27 Thread Tony Lockhart
*For Sale: 54cm Soma San Marco *(included: Tange headset, downtube cable stops, triangle frame bag) Sizing - fits just like my 56cm Sam Hillborne (and 58cm Simpleone) and has a stand over height under 32 inched with 700x28mm tires. You can probably squeeze in 32mm tires with fenders or 40mm

[RBW] Re: One reason I love my Sam Hillborne

2014-06-27 Thread Tony Lockhart
, however it's definitely the one bike that comfortable/fun/versatile enough to keep for the long haul. Tony On Thursday, June 26, 2014 9:04:11 PM UTC-7, Paul Y wrote: I am probably more of a Strava user than most of you on the board. There is a big wannabe-racer character in me. That said

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

2014-06-25 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Ron, Looks like that fellow had a great meal!! Great shots! Tony -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

2014-06-24 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Patrick that silky saw looks awesome (if a bit spendy!). 18-20 diameters are pretty impressive work! The bow saw definitely could have handled the tree faster, I did use it for the felling cut but I chopped out the hinge. I'm a total novice at this kind of thing but I'm enjoying myself.

Re: [RBW] Re: Under-biking the Saluki

2014-06-24 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Will that is awesome! I was thinking about trailers but mostly the dual wheeled varieties like the super-tough looking surly models. I'd forgotten about the BOB trailers. That might be a great option, though perhaps pulled by one of my B-stones rather than the Saluki. Not that it can't handle

Re: [RBW] A ride report on my summer soltice ride

2014-06-24 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Inspiring ride report, that is one way to truly get the most out of the longest day! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

2014-06-23 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Rob that is a sweet looking paint job! I didn't get my Saluki in the same picture but I saw a rare Eastern Wood Turtle while up in Winchester on my Riv on Sunday. Here is the little fella, great looking specimen! Another missed opportunity wildlife shot was Friday morning a nearly to-close

[RBW] Under-biking the Saluki

2014-06-23 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I think I found an edge of my own personal envelope where the Saluki is involved on Sunday... not that it wasn't up to the task but I think this was a bit of a stretch. To be fair I had just re-built my MB-5 with Bosco's and 2.1 knobbies to use for this purpose but ended up loaning the bike out

[RBW] Friday Morning Adventure

2014-06-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/06/friday-morning-adventure.html My most ambitious pre-work ride to date,~40 miles up to Great Falls MD on the CO Towpath for coffee outside and then to work! The 0400 wake up was unpleasant but justified. And amazingly I found a partner for this hairbrained

[RBW] Re: Great Allegheny Passage: A Family Ride Report

2014-06-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Erl, great report! I'm so happy your family enjoyed the trip and you had such good weather. The GAP is a real treasure! Tony -- 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] WTT - Noodles for Alba/Bosco

2014-06-19 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I've got a nice set of 44cm noodles, pictures available. I'm setting up a 1977 Raleigh three speed step thru for my Mom and I'd love to find albatross bars in particular. I was thinking straight trade but I'm open to offers. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: One week without a front derailleur

2014-06-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Chain is probably too long, but am too lazy to fix it - D'oh, thats the sound of my hand smacking my forehead...I never adjusted my chain length when I made the change... chain falling off = chain to loose. Thanks Eric! I'm going to give this a try this evening. I did make it into work with

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
All this swag just makes me sorry-er (real word?) that I'm on the other side of the country. A patch and bandanna would be sweet, even the poster. I'm swamped with t shirts but would love to support your awesome design and all the work to make this swag available! -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: One week without a front derailleur

2014-06-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Bobby - I'm sure it's a fad that industry has hyped just as I'm sure that the discussion back and forth over the past couple months on this board is what put the idea of experimenting without FD is why I tried it. For me the attraction is simplification, elimination of something that was seldom

[RBW] One week without a front derailleur

2014-06-15 Thread Tony DeFilippo
and install a chain guide/stop -keep the triple as above, jury rig a FD to act as chainkeeper I'm sure there must be others... any thoughts? Tony -- 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] FS - White Industries, Chris King

2014-06-15 Thread Tony DeFilippo
http://tonydphoto.smugmug.com/Personal/Tonys-Bike-Stuff-for-Sale/ Shipping will be added based on location. WI ENO Crank, 180mm crank arms, 34T SS chainring included - $120 WI ENO SS Hub/wheel, 32h, 26 rim, 135mm spacing, 20T Surly fixed cog included - $155 (I can also strip out the hub only to

Re: [RBW] Re: One week without a front derailleur

2014-06-15 Thread Tony DeFilippo
be something with the bar ends on drop bars, I'm not used to haveing to work both shifters simultaneously or near simultaneously in that handlebar setup whereas on the alba's or M-bars it was second nature. Tony On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 2:21 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: I for one do see

[RBW] Re: FS - White Industries, Chris King

2014-06-15 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Adding some sweet looking narrow 'Bullmoose' style handlebars and I'm including the Shimano Exage break/shifter combo and the shellaced cotton on innertube grips. These measure about 60cm across and extend 14mm from the stem to the front center of the bars. $40 plus shipping

[RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-15 Thread Tony
I have never been to China Camp and am looking forward to next month. Here's a link to the park from the San Francisco Chronicle http://webmail.ca.astound.net/Redirect/www.sfgate.com/outdoors/sundaydrive/article/State-park-in-San-Pablo-offers-bay-views-5259177.php Tony -- You received

[RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-15 Thread Tony
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[RBW] Re: Hip Replacement (not much Riv content)

2014-06-12 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Gear story thanks for sharing! My Mom just had the procedure done and just got back on the exercise bike this week. I hope the recovery continues and you reap the benefits of the new hip for many years! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: First ride on the Atlantis!

2014-06-10 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Great looking Atlantis, I do love that color. The crank does look great as do the tires. I'm looking forward to some ride reports! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Everyone needs at least one Bosco bike

2014-06-09 Thread Tony DeFilippo
small adjustments and share pictures tomorrow. I'm hoping to take it off road on Wednesday for a real try. Tony -- 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: Jamboree Prep: China Camp Trails - Condition Report

2014-06-07 Thread Tony
Thanks for the useful information Jim. I'll bring the knobbies for the Atlantis and some Tecnu, which I heard about after my last exposure to poison oak. Tony On Friday, June 6, 2014 12:42:29 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Zipped out of the studio for my lunch hour yesterday and sidetracked

[RBW] Re: Greetings from #20

2014-06-07 Thread Tony
Who is #1? The Prisoner, #6 On Thursday, June 5, 2014 2:41:03 PM UTC-7, jenny klug wrote: Hi Joe, Yes, SurePost ships to US PO Boxes. Thanks! --jenny @ RBW On Thursday, June 5, 2014 2:13:56 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: Hi Jenny, Does the SurePost over $75 free shipping thingy work

[RBW] Re: I raced my Riv.

2014-06-05 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
Chad, I can't believe I rode by without noticing your bike!!! I must have had the tunnel vision going with the road being so crowded early in the race. How did the Sam perform on the rough roads with your tire choice and mustache bars? I was amazed at how stable the Atlantis was in the rough

[RBW] Re: I raced my Riv.

2014-06-04 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
Here are links to pictures of the race: You do not need a facebook account to view these pics. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.664251316961829.1073741948.357965467590417type=1 http://adventuremonkey.com/blog/dirty-kanza-200-2014-edition

[RBW] Re: I raced my Riv.

2014-06-03 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
This photo was taken at the top of a very steep climb. The gravel looks pretty tame in the pic, but the slope I had just climbed was covered with huge slabs of rock that I had to go over instead of picking a line through. Ride with GPS list 3800' of elevation for the Half Pint, but my Garmin

[RBW] Re: I raced my Riv.

2014-06-03 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
Chris, I would guestimate 25% of the bikes had MTB bars. Most of the bicycles were 'cross bikes and Salsa Vaya, Fargo, or Warbird. There were several x-country type MTB, some hybrids, a few fat bikes, off-road tandems, and regular road bikes. Jim M., A lot of the serious gravel racers that I

[RBW] Re: Handlebar flavors

2014-06-02 Thread Tony DeFilippo
The piles of scrap housing or to-early-frayed cables is definitely the cost of indecision in handlebar selection... To include the shifter type/location excursions. I was enjoying the albatross bars on my Atlantis and then on the Saluki but found that I had some nagging left forearm numbness

Re: [RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

2014-06-02 Thread Tony DeFilippo
The final (I promise) shared blog post about the GAP this is my overall summary and review including the lodging, food and equipment thoughts. Not terribly Riv specific but I think that is more a product that the Saluki, the Shop sack and many of the Riv-popularized components all worked

[RBW] I raced my Riv.

2014-06-02 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
My Atlantis was not the only Rivendell in the Almonzo 100, but I am pretty sure that there was not another Riv in the Dirty Kanza 200 or Half Pint. The bike performed flawlessly except for my sloppy friction shifting. About a year ago, I drove up to Spring Valley, MN and rode with Jim Thill

[RBW] Re: Ghost shift on a 61cm Atlantis?

2014-06-01 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
My 61cm Toyo Atlantis will ghost shift, but I always assumed that it was my sloppy shifting or the rough terrain that I was riding over. I did tighten up the Shimano bar-end shifters just in case that was the problem, but it will still ghost shift now and then. I just correct it and keep on

Re: [RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

2014-05-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks Andy! I'm jealous of your proximity to Ohiopyle, what an amazing place. I imagine watching the seasons in that area is wonderful as well. I have no idea when it could happen but it seems like q great place to do a Riv Rally or just a camping meet up... Plenty of good coffee outside

[RBW] Re: Double TT Atlantis and magic bars

2014-05-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Congrats on the Atlantis! I hadn't seen those Wald bars before but they look 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] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

2014-05-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
The second day of our trip gave us the best weather and the best scenery... by far. Ohiopyle is a real gem. Confluence to Connellsville Galleryhttp://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/05/gap-trip-gallery-4-confluence-to.html Two more gallery's and a wrap up/post mortem coming! -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Father-Son GAP Trip

2014-05-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Tony, that trail sure does look inviting. That is one swollen, huge river. Wow. I love the shot of the cliff, trail, and straight-edge grown poplars. Thanks! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google

[RBW] Re: Your pre-80's steel vs. today's steel bikes.

2014-05-28 Thread Tony DeFilippo
. Seems to me that many of the underlying design philosophies that contribute to the modern Riv's are a highlight reel of older steel bike traits that worked well... Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

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