[RBW] shellac on brown tape

2016-01-03 Thread Aaron Young
on that to get an idea of what a full treatment might look like. Clear shellac is a safe way to go at first. It darkens a little. Then if it's not enough for your taste, then try amber. Good luck. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, January 3, 2016, dstein <davecst...@gmail.com <javascr

Re: [RBW] New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

2015-12-09 Thread Aaron Young
If I remember correctly I saw the Silver cranks on the Clem's at Rivelo in Portland. I didn't take pics though so can't share. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, George Schick <bhim...@gmail.com> wrote: > Probably makes a difference whether it's a double or t

Re: [RBW] Copper bottles??

2015-11-13 Thread Aaron Young
I agree. Don't expect any other health benefit than being happy with your Electrified Copper water bottle purchase. Having said that any boost to your mood is a boon to your health. :) I have a copper bottle from Rivelo and its quickly become my favorite daily drinking vessel. I actually like the

Re: [RBW] Re: Copper bottles??

2015-11-13 Thread Aaron Young
Peter, Thanks for sharing the bit about Indian Childhood Cirrhosis. A little more digging and checking the citations shows that the link between the cirrhosis and the copper vessels isn't so clear. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9587155 Also, this is a neonatal disease and doesn't fully

Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

2015-11-05 Thread Aaron Young
This might be better if moved to the masonhill list (local PDX-ers), but until then how about Friday night Mov. 6 for beers at Velo Cult? -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, November 5, 2015, MTR <rucks...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey guys thanks for reaching out. That ride sounds gre

[RBW] ISO: Blue WoolyWarm Buttonup sz L, Can You Help Me Replace It???

2015-10-25 Thread Aaron Young
, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Rivelo Visit

2015-10-22 Thread Aaron Young
Hey, thanks for the shout out. It's always fun to meet list members in person. :) Aaron "in the flesh" Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, October 22, 2015, Lynne Fitz wrote: > In which Lynne and Beth meet to coffeeneur, ride over the Tillikum Bridge, > visit Rivelo and eat

[RBW] Re: Darning wool socks

2015-10-19 Thread Aaron Young
;javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cyclot...@gmail.com');> wrote: >> >> BTW, what's the wool repair technique where you use a fluff ball of >> wool and and needle to re-fill a hole? >> >> On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 11:39 AM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: >&g

Re: [RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-19 Thread Aaron Young
In Portland it's almost illegal to ride in anything other than Redwing Chukkas. ;) They are my go to shoe/boot for my on-bike adventures. Great for off-bike and casual wear, too. Being leather, they are non-vegan if that matters, but I'm pretty sure they are gluten-free. Cheers, Aaron "Not

Re: [RBW] Darning wool socks

2015-10-14 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to try darning. If I have any success I'll report back. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 7:45 AM, Patrick Moore <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote: > If you tend to wear holes in good socks, as I do with my big or even > longer 2nd

[RBW] Darning wool socks

2015-10-13 Thread Aaron Young
The heels of my wool socks I bought from Riv are getting pretty thin. I thought I would try to reinforce them by darning. Has anyone tried that? Success or failure? Which type of wool did you use? Please, help me get out of this heel hole. :) Thanks, Aaron -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunqapillar

2015-10-08 Thread Aaron Young
ar so my advice is to just follow your heart and choose the one that you will love the most. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, Çackalak <cacka...@gmail.com> wrote: > Maybe this is a question that gets asked a lot here, so apologies if that > is the case.

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith with silver seatposts!

2015-09-26 Thread Aaron Young
I believe that when Riv sets up a new bike they always set it up with the bars at the Max High mark so the cables won't be too short if a buyer raises the bars after they receive it, so maybe that's why they are up up up. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Sep 26, 2015 at 12:44 PM, 'Chris Lampe

Re: [RBW] Novels???

2015-09-16 Thread Aaron Young
.* "Non-riv" books novels that I like: *All the Light We Cannot See *by Anthony Doerr which was awarded the Pulitzer for fiction this year and more of a classic *Light in August* by William Faulkner - the beauty of his writing just blew me away. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, Se

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 56 Atlantis

2015-09-10 Thread Aaron Young
Ah, happy for you, but :( On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 7:43 PM, Pondero wrote: > Mark, I rode it for a couple hours the morning before this post. It was > moving so well on the new tires that I was pondering drop bars and keeping > it. > > I have a sale pending, and

Re: [RBW] So why no Titanium Wald basket?

2015-09-08 Thread Aaron Young
Just an idea: maybe try the platrack wing attachments? Wider support area for the rack. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, George Schick <bhim...@gmail.com> wrote: > Speaking of Wald, I was down at my favorite LBS a few months ago to buy a > Wald bearin

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

2015-09-03 Thread Aaron Young
Looks good!  On Thursday, September 3, 2015, EGNolan wrote: > Beauty. Looks deceivingly comfy. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

2015-09-02 Thread Aaron Young
/7JXIKgO3_u/ https://instagram.com/p/7JX4ovu3w7/ Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Purple for a Riv?

2015-09-01 Thread Aaron Young
The sparkly purple of the old Bridgestones is my all time favorite bike paint color and will be my first choice for when I get a repaint on any of my Riv's. I think I will go solid (not contrasting cream) head tube though. -Aaron "Big Fan of Purple" Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, September 1,

Re: [RBW] black cork grips - to shellack or not

2015-08-27 Thread Aaron Young
I've shellacked foam before. It was fine. It will change the finish and feel of course, but it will also increase longevity of the bar tape. Do you have a scrap you could test the shellac on? Or perhaps try an inconspicuous place like where the hoods cover the bar tape a bit? Aaron Young

Re: [RBW] How was your PBP?

2015-08-26 Thread Aaron Young
Haha. I misread the subject line a few times as How was your PBH? My thought was Well, sir that is none of your business! :) For clarification, I didn't ride PBP (congrats to those who did - what an experience and accomplishment!), and my PBH is fine, thank you very much. Aaron Master Misreader

Re: [RBW] Small Items to add to a RBW Order.

2015-08-24 Thread Aaron Young
Bandana(s). I've never had too many bandanas. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, August 24, 2015, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Pine tar soap. On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 11:10:52 AM UTC-7, Alan Pickett wrote: I almost always going to John's Irish strap

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-25 Thread Aaron Young
! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Saturday, July 25, 2015, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Have you eyeballed your rear alignment? I did something similar on an old MTB and bent the rear-end so much that I had to trash the bike. The frame builder I

Re: [RBW] Dirt Drop stem with Atlantis?

2015-07-23 Thread Aaron Young
far - excited to try it on an extended ride soon!). Good luck! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Pros - If you run the bars 2 or more inches above seat height, I think the Dirt Drops help

Re: [RBW] Re: Measuring sit bones: hilarity ensues

2015-07-12 Thread Aaron Young
too much padding covering my tuberosities??? :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 12:41 PM, Dave davele...@gmail.com wrote: cardboard works too. Put cardboard on a bench, sit on bench while putting your feet up on some kind of elevated surface and leaning slightly forward

Re: [RBW] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

2015-07-12 Thread Aaron Young
I'm with Andrew. I looked at the fork crown for a few minutes and that is the thing that jumped out to my eyes the most. However, once the fork blades are in place wouldn't that significantly reinforce that area??? Aaron Not a bicycle builder/designer/engineer by any means Young The Dalles, OR

[RBW] Clementine Believer

2015-07-08 Thread Aaron Young
I saw only one bottle mount on the Clementine. The Blug shows a bottle behind the seat tube on that black Clemmy. It appears strapped on though. I think the absence of a bottle holder somewhere on the seat tube is disappointing. Maybe it didn't work well on prototypes?? Aaron Young The Dalles

[RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
and shorter (duration, not height; although at 5'8...) than I would have liked. But the saddle looked nice. Attached to the seat post. Lying on the ground. :/ - the IG-turned-derailer shifters worked great. Indexed, but frictiony. Shifted just fine. No worries. Aaron Young The Dalles

Re: [RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
Yes, I think the Hunqa-fork coupled with those crazy chainstays makes the bike. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 4:57 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: I didn't say it as directly, but I agree with you about the trail riding, Aaron. Perfect use for sure

Re: [RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
be a perfect use for that bike. Maybe it was the big knobbly tires. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 4:27 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: The Riv spectrum certainly includes bikes not intended for centuries or full touring. So I'd guess that trading off those

[RBW] Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
the Clementine to anyone especially for the price. Heck, now I'm itching to add one to my band of bicycles. I'm pretty sure I would even go with a Clementine over the Clem because of the drop tube. Here's a few pics from my short shop visit: https://www.flickr.com/gp/sk8_or_die/XV8E26 Aaron Young

[RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
and shorter (duration, not height; although at 5'8...) than I would have liked. But the saddle looked nice. Attached to the seat post. Lying on the ground. :/ - the IG-turned-derailer shifters worked great. Indexed, but frictiony. Shifted just fine. No worries. Aaron Young The Dalles

Re: [RBW] Re: My Fargo just lost 2 lb! Woolywarm!

2015-06-27 Thread Aaron Young
Patrick, I think the saying is The Bees' Knees' Fleas, if you please. :) Just don't think about it too much, or it progressively makes less and less sense. I've never tried a wool jersey like that, but often ride in a thin merino ss shirt I got at Riv. Assuming it's similar, I've found it very

Re: [RBW] The Death of the Oregon Outback.

2015-06-18 Thread Aaron Young
Good to hear about the clean up crew. This is what jumped to my mind upon reading that: http://youtu.be/TGVG4sKLkLs If only it were this easy to clean up our messes. Riv content: I'm pretty sure the tire on that moss-covered, three-handled, family gredanza is a Fatty Rumpkin. -Aaron Young

Re: [RBW] The Death of the Oregon Outback.

2015-06-18 Thread Aaron Young
What was that product? All I saw was a shirt. :) This Oregon Outback setback really is embarrassing and tragic. But at least it's a reality check for all of us whether biking, hiking, etc... Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 12:35 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote

[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-16 Thread Aaron Young
Bill, Yez, I am talking about the F20, but I didn't know that's what it was called till Tom filled me in. The cost issue isn't a factor now (Alex's), but I appreciate your suggestion of colluding to get everyone racked up happily. :) I'm eyeing the Ostrich panniers too. I don't think I can

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-16 Thread Aaron Young
Minh, Thanks, I'll contact you off list. -Aaron On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 2:13 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Aaron, I have a set of GB372 that are not in rotation at the moment, while i can't let them go at the price of the Ostrich bags (which is admittedly a good deal), drop me a

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-15 Thread Aaron Young
Tim, That's some more good info. Suddenly I feel like I need to do some more research before buying a rack for the front. Maybe I'll decide which panniers first and then get a rack that suits/supports them well. Thanks, Aaron On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 10:58 AM, Tim Gavin

[RBW] Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-15 Thread Aaron Young
Hey gang, This is probably a bit of an obscure question. I'm considering a Nitto Campee Front rack for my 56cm Atlantis with 26 wheels. Apparently the Nitto Campee Front comes in two sizes for 26 or 700c wheeled bikes. For me there is significant cost difference between the two models. So

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-15 Thread Aaron Young
Good info Philp - Thank you. Any other experiences? Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 10:13 AM, Philip Kim philipw...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Aaron, I believe the 700c will be too far out and too high to provide stability. I've used the Velo Orange Campeur front rack

Re: [RBW] Re: Joy of Wrenching

2015-06-12 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks for this, Chris. A good reminder. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 3:58 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Funny. I am an impatient perfectionist, and this has obvious psychological disadvantages. I want my bikes to be perfect; yet I hate the hassle

Re: [RBW] ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

2015-06-04 Thread Aaron Young
Wow. For that price I might overlook the VO one myself. :) thanks for the link. -Aaron Young On Thursday, June 4, 2015, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: hi Hugh, the lugged seatpost is S84 - the Japan price at current exchange is about $85 plus $15 for 4-day express mail. http

Re: [RBW] ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

2015-06-04 Thread Aaron Young
Don't overlook the VO long setback post. Not nearly as fancy as the Riv lugg'd, but much cheaper. Aesthetically it's equal to the non-lugged nitto offerings. At least to my eye. I have one on my Atlantis. Will be buying one for my Sam H soon, too. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, June 4

Re: [RBW] Wrenching Apron

2015-05-05 Thread Aaron Young
Bandanas for sure when it comes to sweat. I bought one of these a few months back and like it. It's not cheap, but also not too fancy. I had another pocket added to the chest to. https://www.etsy.com/listing/191705332/pine-duck-canvas-mens-apron-with-leather Aaron Young The Dalles

Re: [RBW] So your friend calls and says he wants to buy a bike

2015-05-01 Thread Aaron Young
, race light, or whatever. In preparation for race days, he can rent a super specific Tri bike from the LBS for a week or so (to give time to get used to the handling). Then the Atlantis gets ridden often, is ready for more adventures after Tri season is over, and will last him a lifetime. -Aaron

Re: [RBW] How many rolls of Newbaums on 46cm Noodles?

2015-04-27 Thread Aaron Young
I always buy a third roll just in case. If it's not used on the bars then it can be used on a kick stand, chain stay, or under various clamp on items on bars or tubes. Good luck! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, April 26, 2015, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: I know the Riv site

Re: [RBW] The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

2015-03-30 Thread Aaron Young
Never let a kickstand plate be a deal killer, because you can never completely trust a kickstand. -Aaron Kickstand Skeptic Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, March 30, 2015, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I'm sure Johnny Fever at WKRP will be happy to help with the next transaction

[RBW] I think I'm underutilizing my Bosco bars...

2015-03-27 Thread Aaron Young
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQBbHzypBro Riv content: a golden bicycle, of course. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- 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] Clem vs. Sam vs. Cheviot?

2015-03-20 Thread Aaron Young
many different things very well depending on the way it's set up. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Friday, March 20, 2015, Eric Daume ericda...@gmail.com wrote: How do you choose and why? Eric none of the above right now Daume Dublin, OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] A Tough Bike To Love

2015-03-17 Thread Aaron Young
a Clementine as a rough stuff trail bike with wide knobbies. Seems like it might make a good mountain bike. Any reason to not do that? Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: That's a good idea, maybe I will try to make it out to HQ soon. I

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-07 Thread Aaron Young
no complaints about braking, so maybe the mechanical-advantage advantage isn't the biggest issue. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- 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: Dajia Rear Rack and new Clem Pump

2015-03-03 Thread Aaron Young
That's a beautiful Trek, too. Looks like lots of stock components. Besides the wheelset/casette and racks what isn't stock? Looks like the original Sachs Huret rear derailleur. I love those. :) Aaron used to live in Rochester Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 7:55 AM, Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

2015-02-20 Thread Aaron Young
://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8_or_die/sets/72157650523902289/ Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Head angles starting tightning up with the 2nd MTB built, literally. Joe Breeze has stated

Re: [RBW] Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-19 Thread Aaron Young
How very interesting. What do you think is making the difference? Same or different pads on each type of brake? Of course the old ones were set up normally, right? In any case, I'm glad the new ones are working so well for you. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 19, 2015

Re: [RBW] Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

2015-02-17 Thread Aaron Young
the moustache bars I have on my Sam H for braking in descents because of the hand position. But I agree the moustache doesn't have the luxurious feel of the Bosco or albatross. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR. On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with you

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Levers for the Albastache

2015-02-15 Thread Aaron Young
have the cables sticking out the front like with non-aero levers. Just pick ones that you like the feel of as you grip them (sideways), and that look good to you. Keep it simple. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Road levers

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Custom Complete Bike....$550

2015-02-13 Thread Aaron Young
of a person I really am. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not so sure about that, the chainstays look really narrow to me. http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_iGpterKVsYZ_600x450.jpg On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 11:20 AM

Re: [RBW] Lars AndersEn archery on the Blug

2015-02-13 Thread Aaron Young
Oops. Classically, I forgot the link. Here it is: http://www.skeptic.com/insight/pulling-a-fast-one-video-critique-of-a-viral-speed-archery-video/ Thanks to Amit for noticing. :) Aaron Always Forgetful Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-12 Thread Aaron Young
to love even the straight gauge Rivs, my guess is it doesn't have a very strong impact on the overall experience. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 12, 2015, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I have a memory of reading some specs

Re: [RBW] Lars AndersEn archery on the Blug

2015-02-08 Thread Aaron Young
I was really impressed when I saw the Lars video. However, I just saw this one that is worth checking out if you have 15 min. In short, another skilled archer myth busts Lars' claims, and does a really good job of it. It never hurts to maintain a healthy amount of skepticism. Aaron wet blanket

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-06 Thread Aaron Young
just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
Well at least you got The Best. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: It's not for sale anymore. WHAT THE F*CK AM I GOING TO DO WITH THREE HOMER HILSENS On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org javascript:_e

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
This purchase lends more support to the accusation that you just keep building the same bike over and over. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: My credit card company gives me a float on rationalizing what I just did On Thu, Feb 5

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
I was wondering about that. Thumbs up. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by someone

[RBW] Mithril?

2015-02-04 Thread Aaron Young
Interesting overview of a new alloy that might be made into bicycles someday. Or become vapor ware. http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21642107-alloy-iron-and-aluminium-good-titanium-tenth?fsrc=scn/tw/te/pe/ed/wingsofsteel And here's the Riv-specific content:

[RBW] Re: Mithril?

2015-02-04 Thread Aaron Young
I know nothing about mettalurgy. Is there a reason to suppose it wouldn't accept a weld? Aluminum bike frames are welded aren't they? I also know next to nothing about making bicycle frames, but I would hazard a guess that even if it wouldn't accept a weld that a lugged or brazed frame would

Re: [RBW] The Worst

2015-02-03 Thread Aaron Young
I dig it. The Worst idea is easy for me to like, although I admit my natural tendency is more towards The Best. Bringing it back to bikes; I've many times told friends looking for a bike to buy one that's affordable and ride the snot out of it. Figure out what works, what doesn't, and what a

Re: [RBW] Atlantis + Nitto M12 FR = ???

2015-01-30 Thread Aaron Young
with them included (and was only $82 with free shipping). On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 12:04 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Bunch, Trying to fit a Nitto M12 (attaches to canti bosses) onto a 56 Atlantis. Having trouble bending the rack to get the right fit. Feeling like I'm bending

[RBW] Atlantis + Nitto M12 FR = ???

2015-01-30 Thread Aaron Young
Hey Bunch, Trying to fit a Nitto M12 (attaches to canti bosses) onto a 56 Atlantis. Having trouble bending the rack to get the right fit. Feeling like I'm bending it against the welds in ways and with force that might lead to damage/breakage. Any hints to get the rack to fit? Am I being too

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback requested

2015-01-21 Thread Aaron Young
, which I just love. The Compass have a bit more tread (Pasela style), but so far they make me happy even though they are less-poofy than the BB's. Wish I could give you a long term report on each, but I don't have enough miles on either to do that yet. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Jan 20, 2015

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Cut a corner off my Unracer card -- I raced!

2015-01-21 Thread Aaron Young
And remember the other side of the UnRacer Card says Just Ride. I think you're fine. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 10:32 AM, William deRosset wmderos...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Tim, Congratulations! It sounds like a great day outside. There's a card? Besides, What

[RBW] WTB: IRD Stem shifter mount

2015-01-20 Thread Aaron Young
I'm stem-shifter curious. If you have one of those stem shifter mount things that you aren't using, then please let me know. Off-list please - sheesh have some decency, right? ;) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Homer brake improvements?

2015-01-17 Thread Aaron Young
Sorry I'm a bit late to the discussion. Happy for you that you decided on the Pauls with Mark's help. I'm sure they will be great. For posterity's sake I can add a bit to the conversation because I do have experience with the DC750's on a Trek 400 that I converted to 650b, which in many ways

[RBW] Early Riv Serial numbers?

2015-01-11 Thread Aaron Young
? Did they stamp them somewhere else? This Atlantis is an early one; from 1999 based on what the original owner told me when I bought it from him. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

2015-01-11 Thread Aaron Young
if I could just find the right handlebar/stem combo for this frame... Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Jan 11, 2015 at 11:02 AM, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: The first Atlantis frames were delivered in the fall of 2000. They all have numbers on the bottom bracket shell

[RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

2015-01-11 Thread Aaron Young
Chris, Thanks for the offer. I'm going to think about the bars for a bit. Will let you know. Thanks, Aaron On Sunday, January 11, 2015, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Patience Aaron Young Grasshopper... I have a spare 8cm/26.0 tallux stem you're welcome to, mustache bars too On Sun

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

2015-01-04 Thread Aaron Young
this here on the Tektro 720's: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc15153.htm). This design element is what allows the CX-70's to open so widely. At least that's what it looks like to me. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun Jan 04 2015 at 8:02:31 AM Paul Brodek p...@skyweb.net wrote: https://lh3

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

2015-01-03 Thread Aaron Young
Shoji and Kurt - which size spacer did you use on your Hunqas? I'm putting these on my Atlantis right now, but the chart on the directions sheet doesn't extrapolate out far enough. It seems like the mid-sized ones would be best. Thanks, Aaron On Fri Dec 26 2014 at 10:02:02 AM Kurt Manley

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

2015-01-03 Thread Aaron Young
Wow, that is a serious case of dorkery. You may want to get that checked. :) Thanks for the info. I'll go with the mediums and feel it out. Changing the spacers later on if need be won't be too big of a job any way. Thanks, Aaron On Sat Jan 03 2015 at 3:03:48 PM Tom Harrop

Re: [RBW] PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

2014-12-20 Thread Aaron Young
I knew it! :) On Thursday, December 18, 2014, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Yep. He's on this list... hey!?!?! that's ME! That image was from a visit to the RBWHQL - I was snapping images of staff bicycle parking. Which is consistent with the comments which follow. - Jim

Re: [RBW] shimano cx-70 canti question

2014-12-19 Thread Aaron Young
to how well they work? Usually, if Riv is selling something I just trust that it will work well enough. I'm expecting the same from these CX-70's but I read an Amazon review saying skip 'em and go for the cheaper Tektro 720's. Can anyone weigh in? Thanks. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri Dec

[RBW] PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

2014-12-16 Thread Aaron Young
Welp, looks like I'm going to have to start rockin more stuff. Ah, forget it. I'll be honest - deep down I'm just an Un-Rocker. -Aaron Un-Rockin' 4 Life Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tapebu...@gmail.com'); wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

2014-12-15 Thread Aaron Young
Weird, the derailleur pictures are on a red bike; not a School Bus Yellow one. But I think the most glaring thing (at least if it were on this list, which it's not) is the term rocking. : ) Aaron Rocking some bitchin' barend shifters Young The Dalles, OR On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 4:17 PM, Doug

Re: [RBW] PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

2014-12-15 Thread Aaron Young
That link goes to Jim E. He's on this list, no? -Aaron On Monday, December 15, 2014, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: Appears to be this bike (?) Not sure who it belongs to. Yellow AHH

Re: [RBW] Re: New Cheviot

2014-12-13 Thread Aaron Young
Zowie! Looks super good. Love that green. Congrats. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 8:47 PM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: VERY NICE! *Chevi - Like a Riv...(Bob Seeger playing in the background...) * On Friday, December 12, 2014 8:29:08 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Super-fun Riv-Video and slick Saddlesack upgrade

2014-12-13 Thread Aaron Young
Seconds don't matter to me - I'm an Un-Racer. :) But a clever bag hack? I'm into that. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 12:12 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The video makes it clear, you will get out of camp several whole seconds faster with this setup

Re: [RBW] Super-fun Riv-Video and slick Saddlesack upgrade

2014-12-13 Thread Aaron Young
Good call on the anti-sway idea. I thread an Irish strap through the bottom of my Large Saddlesack to secure it to the rack , but it's finicky. I like this idea better. Think I'll try it. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Saturday, December 13, 2014, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: knicker socks

2014-12-09 Thread Aaron Young
wear socks. Good luck, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 08:14 Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: turns out not to be a waste, they have falke airport merino wool in women's sizes and colors for the same good price On Tuesday, December 9, 2014 9:14:57 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

2014-11-22 Thread Aaron Young
Did I get that right? the Appaloosa is planned to be a canti-Sam with more clearance and longer chainstays? Or in other words the bike I've been dreaming of since before buying my first gen green canti-Sam which has been fantastic??? Please let it be so. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat

Re: [RBW] Ban Homer ills

2014-11-22 Thread Aaron Young
I got that one, too. But I have another one I will use. This is fun, even if you don't send a postcard. Free hint: make sure your M isn't upside down. You might get some great words, but there's no W in Sam Hillborne. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 9:55 AM, lungimsam

Re: [RBW] Ban Homer ills

2014-11-22 Thread Aaron Young
Whoops. I was wrong. I didn't get that one. I had a close variant. Best to be honest. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 11:56 AM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I got that one, too. But I have another one I will use. This is fun, even if you don't send a postcard

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

2014-11-22 Thread Aaron Young
that.) So having just bought another Riv I don't mind these bikes being away off yet, but they sure sound near perfect to me. At least the long wait will give me some time to adjust my finances... Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 3:32 PM, iamkeith keithhar...@gmail.com wrote

[RBW] Re: WTB: Chromo Bosco - 58cm

2014-11-19 Thread Aaron Young
certain it's a 58. Interested? On Monday, November 17, 2014 6:16:58 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Make that 55cm. On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 6:09 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still looking for the big daddy Bull Moose Bosco, but if someone has a chromo-bosco that is 58cm wide I'd

Re: [RBW] Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

2014-11-17 Thread Aaron Young
Actually I think the Portland Kids have only one opinion and it's chukka. Good to hear other opinions and options exist though. :) Aaron only a little embarrassed to admit I ride in chukkas Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, November 17, 2014, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: the portland kids

Re: [RBW] WTB: BOSCO BULLMOOOOSE!

2014-11-17 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks, David. I'll look into it. Thanks, Aaron On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 2:48 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: Aaron, I don't have any to sell, but do have a suggestion if you can't track any down in time. I'd suggest using the Wald 867 as a placeholder. The grip section is

[RBW] WTB: Chromo Bosco - 58cm

2014-11-17 Thread Aaron Young
I'm still looking for the big daddy Bull Moose Bosco, but if someone has a chromo-bosco that is 58cm wide I'd be interested in that as well. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: WTB: Chromo Bosco - 58cm

2014-11-17 Thread Aaron Young
Make that 55cm. On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 6:09 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still looking for the big daddy Bull Moose Bosco, but if someone has a chromo-bosco that is 58cm wide I'd be interested in that as well. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne, Oregon Outback, Off-roading and the ?: 2 bikes or 2 sets of wheels?

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
. Thanks, Chris. Might be good for snow, too. Sorry, I don't have other tire recommendations. Good luck! Hope to see you on the Outback next year (I hope to go). -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 3:13 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Interesting: I figured a tire like

Re: [RBW] Flats and Hetres

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
Jan, Do you still use tire sweeper contraptions? Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote: I agree with you, with one caveat: Width and tire pressure make a huge difference. If you are comparing two 32 mm tires, the supple

[RBW] Oregon Outback Rollcall

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
I'm starting to think serious about it as well. Probably will take 4-5 days, too. Btw, thanks Mike for the info/opinions about Hetres on the OO last time. That's useful. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, November 16, 2014, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml

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