Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-09 Thread JB
Bike is sold. Thanks On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:41:11 AM UTC-4 JB wrote: > Bike > > On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:40:31 AM UTC-4 JB wrote: > >> Bike i >> >> On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:46:48 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: >> >>> Hey

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-09 Thread JB
Bike On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:40:31 AM UTC-4 JB wrote: > Bike i > > On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:46:48 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Hey ROBS, what is the max tire size on these guys? >> >> Mike SLO CA >> >> On Monday,

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-09 Thread JB
Bike i On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:46:48 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hey ROBS, what is the max tire size on these guys? > > Mike SLO CA > > On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 8:45:13 AM UTC-7 JB wrote: > >> This is a great bike. I put a lot of miles on the bike be

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-05 Thread JB
This is a great bike. I put a lot of miles on the bike before I got old. JB On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 11:39:43 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Man...if this had been listed a year ago, I'd have driven the 12 hours to > come get it. Great bike...really wish I was still in the

It is a great bike. I put a lot of easy miles on the bike.Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-05 Thread JB
On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 11:39:43 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Man...if this had been listed a year ago, I'd have driven the 12 hours to > come get it. Great bike...really wish I was still in the market! > > Ben > > On Mon, Jul 5, 2021 at 10:14 AM JB wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] For Sale -- Acorn bags

2015-11-20 Thread JB
Bags are tan. I have no idea how to post pictures. I can text pictures if you text On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:26:21 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > What color are the bags? Pictures? > > On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 3:06 PM, JB <bail...@voyager.net > > wrote: > &

[RBW] For Sale -- Acorn bags

2015-11-20 Thread JB
I've got a used Medium/Large Acorn Saddlebag and a new Boxy Rondo Acorn bag. The Med/Large saddlebag has some wear at the very bottom where it touched my back rack and the D-rings on the top are a bit discolored. It's the older style with the two pockets on back instead of the zippered side

[RBW] Re: For Sale -- Acorn bags

2015-11-20 Thread JB
Both bags are sold. Thanks, John On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:06:03 PM UTC-5, JB wrote: > I've got a used Medium/Large Acorn Saddlebag and a new Boxy Rondo Acorn > bag. > > The Med/Large saddlebag has some wear at the very bottom where it touched > my back rack

[RBW] WTB - Betty Foy 52/50 cm

2013-05-07 Thread JB
My wife has caught the Rivendell bug. I'm looking for a 52/50 cm in decent shape. -- 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: Easy Camp/Ride winter

2013-01-15 Thread JB
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:13:45 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I'm originally from northern Michigan, and depending what you mean by that (Copper Harbor or Gaylord?) the driving distances could be radically different... I rode the country roads between Fredericksburg

Re: [RBW] Easy Camp/Ride winter

2013-01-15 Thread JB
:21 AM, JB bail...@voyager.net javascript:wrote: I'm thinking about heading south for a few days and doing some riding. I live in northern Michigan. I'd like to go some place that's gets me out of the snow. I'd like to camp in one place and day ride 2/3 days. Any suggestions? John

[RBW] Easy Camp/Ride winter

2013-01-14 Thread JB
I'm thinking about heading south for a few days and doing some riding. I live in northern Michigan. I'd like to go some place that's gets me out of the snow. I'd like to camp in one place and day ride 2/3 days. Any suggestions? John -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Was your RIV sizing right on?

2012-05-04 Thread JB
I was riding a 57 at the time I was sized. I expected to go up to a 59 but ended up with a 61 and it's perfect. They know what they're doing. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] WTB Acorn Boxy Rondo Bag

2012-05-04 Thread JB
I went to buy an Acorn Boxy Rondo Bag and noticed they've changed their styles and colors. Does anyone have an older tan Boxy Rondo bag they would like to sell? Thanks, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Help me figure out how many bikes I need, and how to configure them

2010-12-19 Thread JB
What everyone needs is just two bikes -- an A. Homer Hilsen for everything fast and an Atlantis for everything gnarly. You've already got a Sam, which is like the A. Homer. So, just sell everything and buy an Atlantis and you'll be good to go. Everything else goes in the want column!! On Dec

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread JB
It's sounding better and better. Thanks for putting it together. John On Nov 16, 7:04 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Robert: Unlikely to be any racing on this ride... Like I said, anyone who wants to race, go ahead... We'll just give em bad directions and let em

[RBW] Re: Hilsen fender and tire question

2010-11-15 Thread JB
I've got Planet Bike Cascade 45's on Panaracer Pasela's. It was a real hassle to get them on and adjusted and there is not much room. I'm looking at getting something else (fenders, not bike) for next year. John On Nov 15, 12:59 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: The thing I'm really

[RBW] Re: SHOES!

2010-11-15 Thread JB
I ride whatever I have on. I've found that any minor difference in the feel is more than made up for taking the time to decide which shoe to wear. So, I don't try to decide and just go ride. John On Nov 15, 1:11 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I use some of everything. Sidi Genius

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread JB
That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. Will there be a Senior division? John On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Marty: Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you

[RBW] Ride and camp near Annapolis

2010-10-24 Thread JB
I'm planning on being in Annapolis, MD the second week in November shopping for a sailboat. I'd like to ride my A. Homer and camp if possible while there (car camp). I've not been able to find anywhere near town to camp. What I'm looking for is a campground within 10 miles of the harbor so I

[RBW] MKS Touring Pedal

2010-08-31 Thread JB
Hi all, I'm having a lot of trouble with my MKS Tour pedals on my new A. Homer Hilsen. First, both pedals started having a clicking sound. I didn't really know what I was doing, but I took them apart and loosened the adjusting nut 1/4 turn. That seemed to fix the problem. Then, the left pedal

[RBW] Re: MKS Touring Pedal

2010-08-31 Thread JB
Thanks guys, I took a short 24 Km spin this morning and had no problems. The Hilsen was a quiet as could be with the noise gone from the MKS pedals. I put at least twice as much grease as was in there originally. (Actually, probably more like 3 times.) I'll get some of those pedal washers and

[RBW] Re: MKS Touring Pedal

2010-08-31 Thread JB
I don't have the tool, but one of my vice grips have a curved jaw that matches the indents on the cap. It's worked well. John On Aug 31, 3:02 pm, Jon Grant jgr...@papagrant.com wrote: bfd asked: Do you need a special tool to remove the dust cap? Thanks! --- It¹s possible to use

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-03 Thread JB
to a family reunion - back on about Aug 19 or so. Good luck.  Use Google map and get in touch with the campground folks if that looks like a possibility. -jb On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 8:04 AM, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Does anyone know of a campground in the Minneapolis area where a guy

[RBW] Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread JB
Does anyone know of a campground in the Minneapolis area where a guy could drive to and then bike into the city on a bike trail? I may be visiting friends later in the year and would like to camp, but would want to leave my truck at the campsite and travel by bike while there. John -- You

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread JB
where I've done my S24O). Sadly, there used to be camping right in town.  But that hasn't been the case for quite a few years. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 2, 12:21 pm, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 8:04 AM, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Does anyone

[RBW] Re: Big guy advice

2010-07-28 Thread JB
of 80, and the Sam 60cm fits *perfectly* with 35-38 tires.) When you pick up your bike, don't ignore the bags! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Jul 27, 9:18 pm, JB baile...@voyager.net wrote: Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer

[RBW] Big guy advice

2010-07-27 Thread JB
I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be

[RBW] Re: Big guy advice

2010-07-27 Thread JB
61 On Jul 27, 8:59 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 7/27/10 2:00 PM, JB at baile...@voyager.net wrote: I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen.  I've got a bit of a worry.  At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3.  Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower

[RBW] Re: Big guy advice

2010-07-27 Thread JB
Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer. The owner (Dick) was great to work with and spent all day with me getting the right fit. I tried a number of sizes of Hillbourns and Hilsens. The second I got on the 61cm Hilsen I knew I had the

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-24 Thread JB
to ride it one day then do something more interesting, the next, but ended up riding it both days because it was such a pretty ride... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of JB Sent: Fri 7/23/2010 5:45 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-24 Thread JB
to ride it one day then do something more interesting, the next, but ended up riding it both days because it was such a pretty ride... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of JB Sent: Fri 7/23/2010 5:45 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-23 Thread JB
was in the area.  Caramel paint, green bag(s)? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of JB Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 1:27 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan Won't be too