[RBW] FS: Atlantis 53 cm pristine condition top shelf components

2016-05-25 Thread Linkbeak
Folks, I am selling my beautiful Atlantis bike on eBay, here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/222129408599?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 I am preparing to travel full time and need to thin the herd. This one was a tough call but I'm hoping it will go to someone who

Re: [RBW] An Atlantis is Born

2014-03-30 Thread Linkbeak
Anne, I am running the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. I have these on my Fargo and have been pleased with them. And so far, so good on the Atlantis. My trip starts in Jacksonville FL and heads west to Jackson MS with a detour to the Gulf Coast for a few days. Should be a fun trip and a great

[RBW] An Atlantis is Born

2014-03-29 Thread Linkbeak
OK, preaching to the choir here but I thought I'd share my experience and thoughts on my new Atlantis. I posted here at Christmas time about my custom tourer that was stolen and I replaced her with an Atlantis. Everyone at Riv was amazing, all working hard to make sure I could get my new

[RBW] Re: Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

2014-03-13 Thread Linkbeak
FWIW, all great shops, Coventry is pretty much focused on recumbents and folders but they are down to earth folks who were into great bikes before it was a 'lifestyle'. The folks at Sellwood appreciate Rivs and are good at inventive solutions. I am also a fan of Universal, where they in fact

[RBW] Bikes in Monuments Men

2014-02-11 Thread Linkbeak
Oh I am very excited to see the photos. I have an Atlantis in production right now. I would love to see some photos of it in process so maybe you caught it. Thanks for sharing. Joyce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Update: the woman who is 5'2

2014-02-01 Thread Linkbeak
To me, getting people on bikes is the most important thing. Hopefully, like many of us on this list, she will experience her own bike journey that over time will lead her to the comfort, longevity and beauty of lugged steel. And personally I have been excited in reading this thread to learn

[RBW] Re: 1983 Stumpjumper Price drop-$400 shipped to the lower 48

2014-01-03 Thread Linkbeak
It's a birthday/Christmas present for my son. I'll let you all know what he thinks. Joyce -- 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] Portland OR Stolen Bike Alert

2013-12-22 Thread Linkbeak
://www.flickr.com/photos/linkbeak/sets/72157624329880482/ It is currently decked out in cork tape, SKS fenders not the Honjos, Schwalbe tires, and a Terry saddle. This bike was special to me not only because of what it is, but because of how I came to have it built. Any help or good karma is appreciated

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly FREE You Pay Postage

2013-12-22 Thread Linkbeak
I am thinning the printed herd and would like these to go to someone who wants them. I have 13 issues of Bicycle Quarterly from Winter 2008 (vol. 7 no. 2) through Spring 2012 (vol. 10 no. 3) This set is missing Vol. 7 no. 4. I will ship these either Media Mail (about $7.00) or Priority Mail

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly FREE You Pay Postage

2013-12-22 Thread Linkbeak
So sorry everyone the BQs are spoken for. Joyce -- 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

[RBW] 1983 Stumpjumper Price drop-$400 shipped to the lower 48

2013-12-19 Thread Linkbeak
Is the bike still available? Thanks. Joyce -- 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

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

2013-07-28 Thread Linkbeak
Great! My friend and I left the ride on day 4 and continued on our personal RAGBRAI, dipping wheels in Dubuque yesterday. We are now headed to Chicago. It is amazing, everywhere we've met people along our ride they ask us if we've come from RAGBRAI. It was a fun time, you just need the

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

2013-07-25 Thread Linkbeak
Just ride! Spotted so far -- the Soma, a big orange Ram, a blue Long Low and a stunning deep red Atlantis. And of course our Rams. Lots of 'nice bike' which I think is code for 'your bike is pretty but how can you ride that thing so far?' -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] RAGBRAI

2013-07-19 Thread Linkbeak
If you're doing RAGBRAI, look for me on my bright blue Ram loaded with red panniers. Hey, it's a 1 in 10,000 shot. This will be my second loaded, multi-day tour with the Ram. I am impressed at how well she handles with a load, even if that isn't her purpose in life. Joyce -- You received

[RBW] Seeking advice for Oregon bike trip

2013-05-16 Thread Linkbeak
I scouted some of that route, including Windigo Pass, in 2010 and led a trip there for Adventure Cycling in 2011. Based on my knowledge I concur with avoiding Windigo. It is not maintained and is best done with fat tires. What many people take for sand is actually pumice dirt that will stick

[RBW] Homemade Accessories for Bikes

2012-11-27 Thread Linkbeak
I like to sew and design bags so have made a few bike accessories. These include waterproof Brooks covers and a bag for my Wald basket. My current project is a set of panniers for my Ram. We're going on a winter break trip to Florida, so I am outfitting her with oilcloth panniers in a

[RBW] FS: Nitto Racks, VO Fenders, Honjo Fenders, Schwalbe Marathon 26

2012-10-04 Thread Linkbeak
Greetings, everyone. I'm doing some end of summer swapping of accessories, and have a few items I would like to sell. All but the tires are pictured here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/linkbeak/tags/racks/ 1. Nitto Campee front rack. This is the one with the flared, removable pannier

[RBW] FS: Tires

2012-07-18 Thread Linkbeak
For sale are some tires. 1. Col de la vie -- 650b. Good used condition. Some dirt on sidewalls as these were mounted on a QB and were touched with hands dirty from moving the chain. $10 pair plus actual shipping. 2. Nifty Swifty -- 650b. Good used condition. Slight evidence of wear on

[RBW] FS: Assorted Bags

2012-02-04 Thread Linkbeak
I am the proud new owner of Duy's 52 cm Ram, which I bought to replace a 54 which was a tad too big. I want to ride this bike long distances, so fit is everything. Anyway, in case anyone was wondering the bike truly is a 52 and rides great. Duy sent it to me via Amtrak, which ends up being a

[RBW] Subject: 63cm AHH Frame and Fork on eBay

2011-08-15 Thread Linkbeak
Not mine, but you might be interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160637665698ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT -- 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] Re: Riv Chica Warrior!

2011-07-19 Thread Linkbeak
From one 52-year old singlespeeding Riv Chica to another, I say awesome job. You have done something good for cycling and I hope the cycling gods smile on you for it! Joyce On Jul 19, 7:10 pm, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Despite this record-breaking heat and humidity here in the Twin Cities,

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-28 Thread Linkbeak
Sorry I missed the fun. Did get the car fixed. Let's try it again next year. Joyce On Feb 28, 4:13 pm, Joan Oppel oppel...@verizon.net wrote: Here's my East Coast perspective on the Chilly Hilly - im  visiting family in Seattle (I live near DC).  I rode Chilly Hilly with my son-in-law, but

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-25 Thread Linkbeak
Looks like car trouble is going to delay my return to Portland so I won't be able to leave for Seattle in time. Hope the rest of you have a great ride and hopefully I can join next year! Joyce On Feb 24, 12:10 pm, Scott Postlewait chsc...@drizzle.com wrote: On Feb 24, 2011, at 8:53 AM,

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-25 Thread Linkbeak
Rene, Glad to hear you're excited about the upcoming trip. You'll be joined by at least one other list member -- me -- as I am the trip leader. You are asking the right questions and have gotten a lot of good advice from the list. You and other trip participants will soon be receiving more

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-08 Thread Linkbeak
. We could also try to meet somewhere on the ferry - perhaps on the lowest level at the rear or Seattle facing side. It should be the least crowded. Russ On Feb 7, 11:02 am, Linkbeak joyce_ca...@comcast.net wrote: Is there a place a few blocks away from the Seattle ferry terminal where

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-07 Thread Linkbeak
Is there a place a few blocks away from the Seattle ferry terminal where we could meet up? It'd be nice to meet up and have the chance to chat on the ferry ride over, since we may end up taking different ferries back. Joyce On Feb 6, 1:54 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Okay, I like

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-04 Thread Linkbeak
I'm hoping to come up from Portland and would prefer the early ferry as well. Joyce On Feb 3, 11:26 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Okay, everyone: Seattle ferry times are 7:55, 8:45, 9:35 and 10:35 a.m. I personally would prefer the 7:55 time. Anyone prefer different? Ryan On

[RBW] OT: Kickbike Review

2010-07-20 Thread Linkbeak
For what it's worth, I thought I'd share a quick review of my experience test riding one of the Kickbikes that Grant has blogged about. A few weeks ago I went with a friend of my who wanted to try them out. She used to do a lot of riding but an ear problem that has led to bouts of vertigo has

[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland Tour

2010-06-07 Thread Linkbeak
I concur with this route and the other suggestions to head through the Gifford Pinchot forest. Call the forest headquarters first to confirm the road is open. The STP route is designed to get large numbers of cyclists down the road quickly and not for superior bicycle touring. Another option

[RBW] Re: Portland/Vancouver Riv Lovers Ride June 6

2010-06-02 Thread Linkbeak
Count me in. I'll be riding my Beloved. Joyce On Jun 2, 8:32 am, b hamon periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: So -- how many folks are planning to come ride this Sunday at noon? Just curious. (Sunday June 6, meet at Peninsula Rose Garden at noon to gawk and admire, we'll roll out not too long

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

2010-03-25 Thread Linkbeak
Well I think a Portland ride sounds like a great idea. And we could always end up at a brewpub. Joyce On Mar 24, 10:20 pm, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: Okay, all you Riv-heads need to let me know when the rolling party is. Seriously, this is beginning to sound like too much fun, and

[RBW] Re: Goals for 2010

2010-01-03 Thread Linkbeak
My list is the same as Anne's except I can't buy anything when I visit Rivendell because I already have a new bike in production. Maybe I can at least ride a Rodeo... Joyce On Jan 1, 2:29 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: So anybody got a list up and running??? I'm hoping