[RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?
Here's my datapoint for the Rivendell marketing department... Let's see- somehow in the 90s I got ahold of a couple Bridgestone catalogues, which I still have in my possession. Then I met Grant at a bike show at the Cow Palace in SF, in the early aughts. By then my Trek 560 was around 15 yrs old. He was there by himself with his lugs, one of which he gave me, and spoke quietly and passionately about steel. I started subscribing to RR, but never thought I'd own a Riv. I guess it was aspirational, but I like how he writes and I still think of Ti mining as suspect environmentally, because, I thought, of that great piece on metals he did in one of the B'stone catalogues. I reread it recently and I don't think he points to Ti mining's environmental impact, but that was the first time I'd read anything that compare it side-by-side with Al and steel. So great. Anyhow, fast forward to about a year ago, and while training for the Grizzly Peak Century I found my back just didn't like my Trek anymore. At the same time I was jonesing for a decent city bike, a reincarnated 70s-80s steel lugged frame, but never got around to it. Somehow, on a whim my wife and I decided to try out a coupla Rivs at RWHQ. She said, well if you rode a bike for 25 yrs by now, a new one will be as good an investment. And I had to rid of a coupla beaters/projects, which I did. And so that's how I ended up with an AHH, which still gets hit on at least 80% of the time I'm out with it. Today, I love seeing people in street clothes on bikes, bikes with slender tubes and fat tires, with fenders and front racks, lovely luggage (the nicest piece of luggage in our house is my Sackville Saddlesack!); even a canvas and leather shoulder bag (non-bike) caught my eye today. TSW Berkeley On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:06:10 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: So how did you originally find out about them, and why/where/how did you get your first Rivendell bike? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Z8TZOlnFkA0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Fashion Cycles and Apparel
Well that series where they juxtapose a model with a bike is pretty lazy. But if getting bicycling into fashion is part of its growing acceptance and popularity, I'm all for it. Plus, the wine carrier rocks (great use for a 2nd top tube): http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/beyond-the-basket-new-bike-accessories-for-summer/ And this is very cool- wish they'd come out with a men's line: http://vespertinenyc.com/ TSW Berkeley On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:15:19 PM UTC-7, Jim Cloud wrote: I think these fashion cycles and their complementary apparel (here: http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/fashion-cycles-the-best-bikes-and-the-pre-fall-looks-that-go-with-them/ ) would definitely be much on the scene in the coming Fall season, how about you? Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2DE7KbFcdQwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Denali Tour Photos
Beautiful country. How did you like sleeping on that soft tundra? What did you end up packing, and what would you differently? TSW Berkeley On Thursday, August 2, 2012 10:35:05 AM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: Just finished up a two week tour in Alaska. Here are some photos (mostly scenery) with some bike shots. I did this one through Adventure Cycling. Here is the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157630829044946/ Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qzf7k90CkLAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Complimenting my Ram
I think my AHH gets hit on at least 80% of the time. With a Sackville saddlesack, it's even more hit-onable. On Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:12:05 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: I was out on the back roads yesterday when a guy pulled up from behind on a very pretty BMC racing frame with a full campy group. We rode together for awhile chatting, when he said, That's a very nice looking bike. I said, Yea, its got a great transmission, but the engines blown. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/libxIDnmm7oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sackville Saddlebag Support
Really- how heavy? Have others had this happen- the hupe digging into your frame? On Sunday, June 3, 2012 2:48:54 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: I highly suggest a rack, if your planning any outdoor trip. The carradice quick release is great but the actual support starts to wiggle after a couple bumpy rides. The hupe I hear good things only if you plan on packing light with the bag. Anything heavy and the hupe cuts into your frame. On Sunday, June 3, 2012 12:26:52 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: Greetings All, I use a Sackville Saddlebag size medium - http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassm.htm and I'm getting some rub on my rear tire. I am thinking of purchasing a carradice bagman support, expedition size, and wonder if anyone else has used this combination? I was originally looking for a silver hupe but they have been discontinued. If you have a used hupe or a bagman support for sale please let me know. Thanks, Adam On Sunday, June 3, 2012 12:26:52 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: Greetings All, I use a Sackville Saddlebag size medium - http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassm.htm and I'm getting some rub on my rear tire. I am thinking of purchasing a carradice bagman support, expedition size, and wonder if anyone else has used this combination? I was originally looking for a silver hupe but they have been discontinued. If you have a used hupe or a bagman support for sale please let me know. Thanks, Adam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SVQLrMdTvIoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...
Probably doing the lock the wheel in the rear triangle trick. If I had space in my lock, I'd def. incl. the frame. What's with the clamp on the seat post? and the dowel under the saddle? On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:21:48 AM UTC-7, William wrote: ...and he forgot to get his cable lock around the frame. That's a little risky. I'm also a fan of the dark headtube aesthetic. On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:40:19 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7298584094_964f7a1212_b.jpg not mine...wish it was. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/q2l_XX410mwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sf Randonneurs Mixed Trail Ride.
Dang. So my wife and I decided to start trying to start a family last summer. Right around the time I learned about randonneurring and mixed trail/road riding, I knew... she must be pregnant, 'cuz here's something fun I'd like to take up. So I'll have to wait a bit to join in the fun (our baby boy born 2 mo. ago on Easter)- and meanwhile I'll just live vicariously. Keep the photos coming. And such a cool bike is Gabe's Ride- simple, clean lines. TSW Berkeley On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:43:10 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Rode with the San Francisco Randonneurs on a mixed trail ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. Route Golden Gate Bridge Reverse Paradise Loop Railroad Grade West Point Inn Milwok Trail Coastal Trail Pizza. The Sam rode well on road, rode better on dirt. No big surprised. The big tires nor the fenders made a difference when trying to keep up with the pace. Fun group this SF Randonneurs. Nothing but smiles on this great looking ride. Some notable things that happened; Having ride leader Carlos show me the secret Bike Emergency station near the halfway point of Railroad Grade, checking out the party and beautiful live music at the top of West Point Inn, almost crashing on another fellow randonneur coming down Mt.Tam (he's fine btw), using blue cloth handlebar tape to tape up another randonneur's hand because her bandages was coming off, and eating pizza at a pretty decent place near the Presidio. Great day to be out on the bike Big thanks to Carlos for setting this up. Pictures proved I didn't fall (that much): http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzGguSU -Manny Good to be riding on dirt again Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/EL1cAJOy2EoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Walkability (and bikeability) scores
Anyone see this? Seems like there's a bike scorehttp://www.walkscore.com/bikenow. From NYTimes.com: (Riv content: RBW's all about making bikes, well, more bikeable...) TSW Berkeley Now Coveted: A Walkable, Convenient PlaceBy CHRISTOPHER B. LEINBERGER WALKING isn’t just good for you. It has become an indicator of your socioeconomic status. Until the 1990s, exclusive suburban homes that were accessible only by car cost more, per square foot, than other kinds of American housing. Now, however, these suburbs have become overbuilt, and housing values have fallen. Today, the most valuable real estate lies in walkable urban locations. Many of these now pricey places were slums just 30 years ago. Mariela Alfonzo and I just released a Brookings Institution studyhttp://www.brookings.edu/research/papers/2012/05/25-walkable-places-leinberger that measures values of commercial and residential real estate in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, which includes the surrounding suburbs in Virginia and Maryland. Our research shows that real estate values increase as neighborhoods became more walkable, where everyday needs, including working, can be met by walking, transit or biking. There is a five-step “ladder” of walkability, from least to most walkable. On average, each step up the walkability ladder adds $9 per square foot to annual office rents, $7 per square foot to retail rents, more than $300 per month to apartment rents and nearly $82 per square foot to home values. more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/opinion/sunday/now-coveted-a-walkable-convenient-place.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/s1IRMipQjkAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Saddlebags for carrying a laptop?
Sorry if this is a repeat. I'm looking for a way to carry a 13 laptop (Macbook Pro 13 to be exact) in something like a Sackville Medium saddlebag. I'd like to protect it as well as possible, and am considering a hardshell case, such as a Pelican case (1085CC or equivalent). Anyone have any experience in securely shlepping a laptop in a saddlebag? According to the dimensions, the Sackville Medium is nominally narrower than the outside dimensions of the Pelican 1085. But I figure there's some give, no? And, my commute will be multi-modal: I'll want to be able to pull it out easily for the motorized leg of my trip. I'd like to hear any other solutions and experience. TIA, TSW Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UDuJD_6stJYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place
One last suggestion- if you're going to be in western Sonoma Co., you mustn't miss the Bakery Bike Challenge. A ride among bucolic hills and wonderful little bakeries where you can try many a treat with the clearest of consciences (if not clearest of arteries). My friends and I would begin at Occidental at The Union Hotel bakery for starters then N onto Coleman Valley Rd (a bit of climb) L to Joy Rd R to Bodega Hwy L to 1 heading S Valley Ford to Middle to Tomales (Tomales Bakery- their savories sell out pretty quickly as I recall) Then back up: Highway 1 to valley ford, then Valley Ford-Freestone (not to miss: Wildflour Bakery) Then the Bohemian highway back to Occidental. All county and state roads- really wonderfully pleasant. On Jan 25, 10:03 am, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: I concur, great thread, especially as I too am headed to the Bay Area, though it'll be the second week of May. First I'm off to Oregon to visit some family members and ride the Oregon coast with a friend. I discovered that it would only add about $100 to my ticket (Hawaii-Portland) to add San Francisco on the way home. I'll be in SF from 5/7-5/12 though 5/7 and 5/12 are really travel days. My travel bike is Bike Friday NWT which works great as luggage from Hawaii (shipping bikes back and forth all the time would be just too expensive). The Friday has been to Riv central before; 2009 when I bought my Quickbeam. This time I'll be trying to figure out which geared bike I can't live without...being a big fella I'm thinking Bomba or Hunq - though to be honest I've not had a lick of trouble (knock on wood) with the QB so others are possible too. I'm staying within a block of a BART station so I'll be able to get most anywhere in good order. I'm pretty pleased about being able to come through the area and stay for a change. I always seem to be making connecting flights in SF and every time I do I wish I had more than an hour in the airport - this time I do. Aloha! On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 7:37 AM, JPTwins gcis...@gmail.com wrote: This has been a great thread! I will also be traveling from Boston to San Francisco for the first week of March. I built up a bike last year and shipped it to my parents' place in San Jose. Always nice to have a bike there! I'll be taking Amtrak to NAHBS in Sacramento and then riding my bike back in two stages (Sac-Petaluma, Petaluma-Marin-SF). Beyond that, I'll take either CalTrain or BART to get back to the SouthBay and maybe try to get to Riv HQ or Jintesha Studio in Berkeley (my college stomping grounds). My conference will be in santa clara, and I'll be bike commuting from Campbell. Anyone have any suggestions for South Bay places to check out? thanks again for the aforementioned tips. Geoff Boston, MA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LZu__8WH1LwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place
Hm, asking Bay Area bikers for bike rental recommendations might be a little like asking them for a hotel recommendation. Maybe Yelp? This would be a great bloggish database: best bike rentals, by city. Box Dog Bikes has a cool blog occasionally chronicling interesting road/trail rides, like this one: http://www.boxdogbikes.com/cross-training-an-east-bay-hills-mixed-terrain-loop/ I haven't done this ride specifically (on my list), but the terrain's cool. For more info and maps on this park and others in the area, look up Tilden or East Bay Parks. These might be worth getting in advance: Napa: http://napacarfree.net-flow.com/bikes.htm Marin: http://www.marinbike.org/Map/Index.shtml East Bay: http://www.ebbc.org/maps/map.html SF: http://www.sfbike.org/?maps Around Stanfurd: http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/midpen-bike-map.html HTH, Tse-Sung On Jan 22, 6:13 pm, John L johnlimo...@msn.com wrote: My wife and I will be traveling from Boston to California in March and have 4-5 days to explore the Bay area, which will involve visiting friends in Palo Alto, downtown SF, and Napa, and, I hope, a pilgrimage to the Riv HQ. We were hoping to do this exploration mostly by bike - credit card style, although probably trains, ferries and even a rental car may come into play (details are sketchy at this point). Any recommendations for how to get a reliable riv-ish ride for that time? I'm considering shipping our bikes (seems cheaper than bringing them on an airplane) but it makes me nervous. I'd prefer to rent, but most of what's out there seems to be offering skinny tired carbon bikes or hybrids, neither of which appeals to me. On a previous similar thread, someone suggests Karim's used bikes in Berkeley but elsewhere on the internet, it's reputed to be a fence for thieves. Bay Area Bikes offers the Big Dummy which is an attractive option but probably overbuilt for our needs (it makes my wife a little nervous). I'd go out of my way for a good rental so if you know of somewhere else in the Bay Area I should consider, let me know. Thanks! - 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Attaching a basket to the front rack idea
No. B/c it's velcro there's a little elasticity, as there is with the metal basket itself. I attach the strips in such a way that there's opposing tension, iteratively tightening them- if that makes sense. Pro'ly best to start with the loop (nearest to the headtube), then each of the corners, revisiting them to further tighten them, as you get around the rack. That make sense? Akin to how you're supposed to tighten the nuts/bolts on a car wheel. Using zipties depends on the slight elasticity of the metal wires of the basket- no different here. Haven't carried a load o' groceries yet, but I think it'll be plenty tight. Tse-Sung On Jan 20, 5:09 am, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Doesn't it rattle quite a bit? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Attaching a basket to the front rack idea
All, I love the basket on the front of my AHH with drop bars. But want it easily removed and remounted which is hard with zip ties. So, in case no one's mentioned this already, I got some velcro straps, like this: http://www.staples.com/VELCRO-Brand-ONE-WRAP-Straps-Assorted-5-Pack/product_906489 and use them on the basket, like this: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/21102535_GvRgbk Works great- tight. Tse-Sung Berkeley CA -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Touring Load and Packing list with weights
That's great you can buy them now. My friend built one using a Platypus bladder, some tubing, and First Need Filter. We first used it in Tehipite Canyon in King's Canyon, so we called it the Tehipite Water System. And on that trip we were much better hydrated b/c water was so cheap. Just fill, hang, go do something else and you have overflowing potable water. The problem with boiling is that you need a bit of fuel- as if your'e converting it into water. Filtration I think is much better. As for the rest of the packing list, seems like the hammer isn't very multi-use and heavy. If you're sleeping on tundra, it's like natural Therapedic. Miles of it. The best natural mattress I've ever slept on. Didn't unpack the Thermarest. And, of course, very easy to stake into. I agree about the coffee press, which to be sure, is a complete sign of civilization. But isn't a trip to AK about putting some distance between you and civilization? Which is why I would lose the iPad too. :-) stay off the grid for a couple weeks. Bring a journal and a couple good paperbacks (John McPhee's Coming into Country comes to mind, Michener's Alaska, or even Travels to Siberia by Ian Frazier, which in its own way is similar to these lands). Be sure to bring bug juice. In Denali, we had to walk around while eating our food; you could swipe your hand in the air and catch a zillion skeeters. Gross at first, but you get used to it. We used Sawyer's Gold, with up to 20% DEET. Beyond that apparently doesn't add any benefit. The mosquitos came within 2 in. of your face, and stayed away. Oh, a bandanna is also a great blind fold to keep that midnight sun out (4pm sunshine at 8pm; midnight hikes in full light. Surreal.). Great trip! Tse-Sung Berkeley On Jan 13, 1:19 pm, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: I've been using Sawyer drip purifiers for two years. Fill the top bag, let gravity do the work. On Jan 13, 11:17 am, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: What do you use for water purification. Generally I just filter with t shirt and boil. I have been looking at some purification systems.. that is an area I'm completely clueless. Thankfully I haven't been isolated badly enough to have to do that often... though it did happen twice last year. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Indian bike names
These lands were once part of Spanish America- lots of hispanic names available too. I think individuals, or dogs, can be filled with fewer landmines. The whole Middle Earth thing is an interesting path (that got the kabash from the Tolkien Estate), for as anyone who's pored over the Readers know, RBW was named after Rivendell Mtnworks. He was paying homage not so much to JRR but to the founder of RMW whose quality, attention to detail and plain ol' goodness he hoped to emulate, he wrote. On Jan 8, 10:30 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Looking forward to the name as well. I have faith in Grant et al to come up with a good one...but I have to say, it does seem like they've been boxing with one hand tied behind their back since they can't use Middle Earth names anymore. Quickbeam, Legolas, Bombadil--not to mention Baggins bags--those were my favorite. However, I also wanted to say that I was with Liesl and TS in feeling a little bit uncomfortable with some kind essentialized Indian model name (not that that was necessarily the direction things were headed, but the possibility existed). I would say that the best way to do it would be to research the peoples native to Rivendell's stomping grounds; maybe use one of the native names for Mt. Diablo, to pay tribute to the terrain that has shaped Rivendell bikes for years. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Indian bike names
Are these tribes still extant? I wonder what it'd be like for a member of a tribe to see a bike named after his or her people. Would it be like seeing: FS: 56cm Englishman Anyone put Hetres on a German? I really regret selling my Japanese. My new Canadian just isn't the same. Stolen Egyptian American vs Russian: which should I buy Happy Friday! :-) ts On Jan 6, 6:53 am, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Given the name/trademark lawyerly things that Riv has run into with bike names, Calumet might be a problem. When photography was based on silver halide and chemistry I knew Calumet as a respected business particularly for photo accessory/widgets. Oh I just checked they are still at it (http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/eng/browse/brands/calumet). -JimD On Jan 5, 2012, at 9:19 PM, Allan in Portland wrote: Perhaps this gives away my NW Indiana roots, but I gotta say Calumet would be kinda nice for a bike name. However, those who've never made steel from ore, or known someone that knew someone who did, probably wouldn't get it. So... staying with my Indiana roots as root for good indian names, but aiming a little less esoteric, I'm not sure one could do better for a bike than Tippicanoe. It rolls off the tongue. It's fun to say. Friends and strangers alike won't be able to resist adding and Tyler too every time they see you with your new bike. Regards, -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visithttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FyUEz0Ug4aEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Trail Recommendation Database?
We were thinking of doing that- but Seaview is wicked steep at the very beginning- probably'd have to walk our bikes. Once one the ridge it's nice- short. http://g.co/maps/nbgdy I love this multi-trail thing: what a great way to get out of traffic, into nature, but still feel fast and smooth once on the asphalt. Tse-Sung On Jan 4, 4:15 pm, Horace max...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote: When I lived in Berkeley, my favorite mixed-terrain route was to take the seaview trail from Inspiration Point up to Grizzly Peak. The on-road parts of the ride varied, but it was typical to go up Spruce and come down Claremont or Tunnel. No Rivendells back then, so I did it on a 700c hybrid Miyata. Horace. On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 7:51 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Yes- my first 'country bike' ride. It started out pretty downhill, then rolling hills. Must do again, or try variants; head further east, or the Marin headlands, etc. It's nice to be cruising along in the wilderness, no car traffic. Tse-Sung On Jan 2, 5:07 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I'll have to try this ride sometime... seems like a lot of fun! René On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: hi all, Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where people have posted or can post trail recommendations? Could be a thread here... or a Google spreadsheet perhaps? I know there must be online resources... I was thinking something that's a bit more Riv- ish- country biking and all that- a mix of road and not terribly technical off-road. TIA, Tse-Sung Berkeley ps- yesterday, in our neck o' the woods, I started at Inspiration Point in Tilden and took a trail down into Wildcat Canyon, then took the Wildcat Creek trail all the way to the Alvarado Staging Area in El Sobrante. A really nice ride. Met some very nice dogs too :-) More: http://g.co/maps/dq3c7 Hit the 3D button on the left, to fly 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Trail Recommendation Database?
That might work- use searchable terms in the body of the post, and
something descriptive and easy to sort in the Subject line:
Subject: Trail Database: [location, state, approx mileage]
e.g.,
Subject: Trail Database: Berkeley, CA, 12 miles
Then a fuller description and links in the body.
BTW, one of our local clubs uses this shorthand for describe rides:
http://www.grizzlypeakcyclists.org/rides/current.html
Cheers,
ts
berkeley
On Jan 4, 12:47 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
wrote:
I like that by posting links here, we can use any mapping site we
like, which seems 5x as inclusive.
A short description of length, difficulty, and location, along with
the link is probably useful for long-term searchability. City, County/
Parish, state, length, road surface ('mixed terrain'), and features
like ocean or mountains might be good keywords to include. If
they're posted to this thread, database would filter for it, since
that's not a word I see on the list very often.
Philip
Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com
On Jan 3, 5:25 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote:
Strava is tied to GPS recording, and seems a little too oriented to
look how fast I did this climb for my taste. The home page says
Track your progress and compete against friends. Not really the
attitude I expect prevails around this list. I don't need to share my
watt output with the world to share a nice bike route.
Bikely or Map My Ride might work better for route sharing and
searching without a competitive attitude. Both have some tagging
capability, but mixed terrain'' doesn't seem to be a category either
has caught on to.
Gmap-pedometer is a pretty basic tool that allows you to build and
save routes in Google maps without logins or memberships. The route
names are strictly numeric as far as I can tell, which makes searching
them difficult, but they can be shared publicly. Here's one (paved)
route I created as an example:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3765211
Bill
On Jan 3, 8:44 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, I've never figured out how to save routes the way one could in
Yahoo Maps.
But this is quite cool: you use its smartphone app or a GPS, and it
maps your route, which you can post, share, etc.
http://www.strava.com/rides/my-revenge-x2-at-montezuma-grade-2856587
Notice that you can get avg speed in various segments. I'm guessing
they're crowd-sourced named.
Searching isn't great, it seems. I wonder if it'd be possible to
create a public Riv-ish collection of routes.
Tse-Sung
Berkeley
On Jan 3, 12:26 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
wrote:
I made a map, added the phrase Rivendell Friendly to it, and tried
to find it, both in GMaps, and in GGoogle. There doesn't seem to be
any searchability in personal maps, even if they're public. Ideally, I
could zoom in on Orange County, type Rivendell Ride in the maps
search and find five or six mapped rides, but I can't. I imagine
that's on the agenda for Google, someday, but not today.
I agree with Tse-Tsung that a database of Rivendell rides would be
dynamite. I like easy, I like central, so I'd vote for a thread here.
Here's a test map for a route I saved: a mixed terrain ride from
McMinnville, Oregon to the Flying M ranch, where bike events are
sometimes held.
So: link, description, location-specific
keywords.http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208780260535319597769.0004b57dbfa...
Bicycle route from Tommy's Bike Shop in McMinnville to the Flying M
Ranch in Yamhill. Mixed Terrain, Rivendell friendly Willamette Valley
ride. Lots of gravel, some climbing. Staying off of Westside Road,
because there's no shoulder, low visibility, and the hay trucks go
70mph.
McMinnville, Carlton, Yamhill, Oregon, 97128, Southwest of Portland,
OR.
Philip
Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com
On Jan 2, 2:04 pm, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com
wrote:
I used Bikely a few years ago, but now I've mostly plotted things out
in Google Maps, usually after the ride. My MO is to set out, get lost,
get found, and have a good time.
I just tagged a Google map I made yesterday (in 97128 zip) as
Rivendell friendly, but I can't see how to search public maps. It
may just take a while to propagate. If it works, we can simply make
our maps, tag them consistently, and done. Ideally, you can go to
Carlton OR on Google Maps and search for 'rivendell.' It's a mixed-
terrain route from the McMinnville bike shop to the Flying M ranch (I
want to attend a bike thing there in May).
Philip
Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com
On Jan 2, 10:54 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote:
hi all,
Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where
people have posted or can post trail
[RBW] Re: Trail Recommendation Database?
Yes- my first 'country bike' ride. It started out pretty downhill, then rolling hills. Must do again, or try variants; head further east, or the Marin headlands, etc. It's nice to be cruising along in the wilderness, no car traffic. Tse-Sung On Jan 2, 5:07 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I'll have to try this ride sometime... seems like a lot of fun! René On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: hi all, Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where people have posted or can post trail recommendations? Could be a thread here... or a Google spreadsheet perhaps? I know there must be online resources... I was thinking something that's a bit more Riv- ish- country biking and all that- a mix of road and not terribly technical off-road. TIA, Tse-Sung Berkeley ps- yesterday, in our neck o' the woods, I started at Inspiration Point in Tilden and took a trail down into Wildcat Canyon, then took the Wildcat Creek trail all the way to the Alvarado Staging Area in El Sobrante. A really nice ride. Met some very nice dogs too :-) More: http://g.co/maps/dq3c7 Hit the 3D button on the left, to fly 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Trail Recommendation Database?
Yes, I've never figured out how to save routes the way one could in Yahoo Maps. But this is quite cool: you use its smartphone app or a GPS, and it maps your route, which you can post, share, etc. http://www.strava.com/rides/my-revenge-x2-at-montezuma-grade-2856587 Notice that you can get avg speed in various segments. I'm guessing they're crowd-sourced named. Searching isn't great, it seems. I wonder if it'd be possible to create a public Riv-ish collection of routes. Tse-Sung Berkeley On Jan 3, 12:26 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I made a map, added the phrase Rivendell Friendly to it, and tried to find it, both in GMaps, and in GGoogle. There doesn't seem to be any searchability in personal maps, even if they're public. Ideally, I could zoom in on Orange County, type Rivendell Ride in the maps search and find five or six mapped rides, but I can't. I imagine that's on the agenda for Google, someday, but not today. I agree with Tse-Tsung that a database of Rivendell rides would be dynamite. I like easy, I like central, so I'd vote for a thread here. Here's a test map for a route I saved: a mixed terrain ride from McMinnville, Oregon to the Flying M ranch, where bike events are sometimes held. So: link, description, location-specific keywords.http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208780260535319597769.0004b57dbfa... Bicycle route from Tommy's Bike Shop in McMinnville to the Flying M Ranch in Yamhill. Mixed Terrain, Rivendell friendly Willamette Valley ride. Lots of gravel, some climbing. Staying off of Westside Road, because there's no shoulder, low visibility, and the hay trucks go 70mph. McMinnville, Carlton, Yamhill, Oregon, 97128, Southwest of Portland, OR. Philip Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com On Jan 2, 2:04 pm, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I used Bikely a few years ago, but now I've mostly plotted things out in Google Maps, usually after the ride. My MO is to set out, get lost, get found, and have a good time. I just tagged a Google map I made yesterday (in 97128 zip) as Rivendell friendly, but I can't see how to search public maps. It may just take a while to propagate. If it works, we can simply make our maps, tag them consistently, and done. Ideally, you can go to Carlton OR on Google Maps and search for 'rivendell.' It's a mixed- terrain route from the McMinnville bike shop to the Flying M ranch (I want to attend a bike thing there in May). Philip Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com On Jan 2, 10:54 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: hi all, Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where people have posted or can post trail recommendations? Could be a thread here... or a Google spreadsheet perhaps? I know there must be online resources... I was thinking something that's a bit more Riv- ish- country biking and all that- a mix of road and not terribly technical off-road. TIA, Tse-Sung Berkeley ps- yesterday, in our neck o' the woods, I started at Inspiration Point in Tilden and took a trail down into Wildcat Canyon, then took the Wildcat Creek trail all the way to the Alvarado Staging Area in El Sobrante. A really nice ride. Met some very nice dogs too :-) More: http://g.co/maps/dq3c7 Hit the 3D button on the left, to fly 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Trail Recommendation Database?
hi all, Sorry if this has been discussed already- is there a place where people have posted or can post trail recommendations? Could be a thread here... or a Google spreadsheet perhaps? I know there must be online resources... I was thinking something that's a bit more Riv- ish- country biking and all that- a mix of road and not terribly technical off-road. TIA, Tse-Sung Berkeley ps- yesterday, in our neck o' the woods, I started at Inspiration Point in Tilden and took a trail down into Wildcat Canyon, then took the Wildcat Creek trail all the way to the Alvarado Staging Area in El Sobrante. A really nice ride. Met some very nice dogs too :-) More: http://g.co/maps/dq3c7 Hit the 3D button on the left, to fly 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale
Hm... if you put a Wald basket on the front rack, doesn't that serve the same purpose as the Platrack? It's cool, but is it necessary? ts berkeley On Dec 30, 2:34 pm, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: +2. The Platrack is a great product as is the Slicker Sack. One could ultralight tour around the world with the Platrack and a good packing strategy, or happily ride to work with a neatly packed change of clothes for the rest of one's career. I'm almost tempted to buy another Platrack to have as a spare... However, in the Darwinism of the market great products are not necessarily successful or profitable products. On Dec 30, 2011, at 12:27 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: +1. Great rack -- amazingly fast to install/remove, and excellent load carrying capacity -- made even better in combination with the Slickersack. Best commuter setup on the planet -- you can even fold dress clothes in it. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 1:13 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Our First Real Sale There will always be a way to set up a singlespeed, if you are so inclined. The thing you have to snap up now is the Platrack and Slickersack. That's a setup you cannot duplicate easily. I've got four bikes with a Marks or a Nitto mini front rack, and the Platrack goes on any of them in under 5 minutes. That makes all of them an S24O bike. I'll probably pick up an extra platrack and a Slickersack since they are being phased out. Seriously, if you have a Nitto Mini front rack or a Marks rack, I absolutely guarantee you'll be happy you bought a platrack to hang flat on your wall until you need it. That platform will hold tent/sleeping bag and mat for your S240s over the next 20 years. You'll be really happy the extra versatility that you added to your bike. I'm really sad that is one of the things that's being deleted from the lineup. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Odd New Bike (HS)
I wish it'd be belt-drive friendly... ... Tse-Sung Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Intro
A few years ago the first time I visited RBWHQ I rode the newly released Betty Foy and had the same impression- it just wanted to go. This was the first chink in the no-650Bs-for-me armor... TW Berkeley CA On Nov 29, 10:09 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I had a similar experience over the T-giving weekend. My cousin and his girlfriend visited for Thanksgiving. On Friday we did some touristy exploring, and while we were roaming Sausalito, the two of them said they wanted to ride across the Golden Gate Bridge and back. So I brought my Bombadil (with drops) and my wife's Yves Gomez (with Albas). When the came back they were saying What makes it so smooth? Is it the frame, or are the components just really good? It's all just so solid and smooth and quiet! They aren't really cyclists, so I don't know about seed-planting, but they were super impressed and happy. I imagined how their experience would have differed if they went on racing bikes or modern mountain bikes or the rentals that they could have gotten at either end of the bridge. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Q-Factor and 52 Year Old Knees
I've always hated running- much prefer biking and swimming. I have lower back issues and patella femoral syndrome. But once I started using the VFFs all those issues go away. If you're a runner you need to relearn how to run lest you injure yourself. For me it's been great- up to 2 miles now- and I only started up a couple weeks ago. You have to keep it up- your calves will feel like hamburger for days after your first time. Haven't tried the Merrils but that's on my list. Haven't tried these on my bike- I'd need more of a platform pedal. And yes I've also learned from my great PT that knee problems are best addressed by working on the hips. TSW Berkeley On Oct 19, 7:57 pm, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote: Liesl. I've had knee problems on and off, for 25-years. They started during over-ambitious, under-conditioned cycling. Last year, I read *Born to Run,* and recommend it. McDougall, IIRC, explains that the foot, knee, and back are all part of one system, and that shoes muck up natures design -- giving rise to all sorts of aches and pains. Well, I developed the full compliment of aches and pains. I tried the 5-fingers barefoot shoes, and found them kind of weird. About a month ago, I started wearing Merrell's barefoot True Glove shoes exclusively. No more sneakers, SPDs, Keens; no more padded, reinforced or healed footware. I like them. I am more surefooted, walk quieter, and pain free. I cycle in them. I wear them to work. I stand for hours comfortably. I go for hikes. I'm a zealous convert. For me, daily stretches, judicious chiropractic, and barefoot running shoes free me from chronic muscular-skeletal pain of the back and lower extremities. YMMV. Any other iBobs try the barefoot thing? That, a primal diet, and Bob is your Uncle. Best, Larry -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: A tent for bike-camping???
+1 on the hiking poles and tarps. Or staked off one's bike? Tentwise, I can highly recommend Sierra Designs. I have an earlier version of this: http://www.sierradesigns.com/p-154-zolo-1.aspx which I love, and which my partner loves- she was amazed at how easy it was to set up. Simple geometry- just 3 poles: 2 long, identical ones, 1 short one. You don't need a phd in hyper-Riemannian topology to set it up. On Oct 15, 8:45 am, velomann velom...@gmail.com wrote: Lee, If you have poles - I use trekking poles when I'm backpacking, but sticks or tent poles work fine too - you can stake a tarp tent out just fine, I've done it plenty, including on te beach and at Joshua Tree. Of course, perfectly spaced trees are the ideal, but not necessary. Nor is it necessary to be able to pound stakes, so long as you can find rocks (or panniers) as anchor points. Using a tarp tent certainly involves more creativity and careful scoping of the site, but to me that's part of it's appeal, it's part of the craft of camping. here's a picture of my tarp tent staked out with sticks.https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/116897251123335733984/albums/56424... And Ryan, I had a little sewing experience but it was still a pretty big project and took the better part of 2 days to sew. But the thing is, like making anything, there was an immense satisfaction in the process. There are imperfections (that don't affect function) but they are MY imperfections and part of the story of making My tarp tent. If one doesn't have the time/patience/sewing machine, there are several ready-made tarp tents available. Or do what Kent Peterson does.http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/08/compact-comforts-of-home.html On Oct 14, 5:40 pm, Lee Legrand krm2...@gmail.com wrote: The tarp solution is limited to the condition that you will always be in a wooded area with trees and ground soft enough to stake your tarp up. What if you are in plains area where you want shelter but there is no trees to hold up the tarp? I think if you are going to purchase a tent, you have to consider what condition you plan to be in while bicycle camping. If you plan to be only in a certain type of area where conditions allow you to use trees, then a tarp or other non-free standing tents are available. If you do not know what kind of condition you will be in, a tent that can be set up anywhere will be your best bet. It may be heavier but at least you know you only need a spot to put a tent up and not be restricted the conditions of the surroundings. L. On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM, velomann velom...@gmail.com wrote: I know I'm in the minority here, but I really think that for the majority of what people need when bike camping, a tarp tent is an excellent solution. There's a learning curve to setting one up, but it's not a steep curve, and getting it right gives the same sense of satisfaction as, say, successfully truing a wheel. I made my own 2-man tarp using a Ray-Way kit and am thrilled with it. Plus I made it myself, which just adds to the pleasure every time I sleep in it. It's roomy, totally dry, gets excellent airflow, and if I think I'll sleep in buggy conditions, I've got the inside net-tent with floor that attaches to the tarp. I usually hunt up sticks for pitching (or between trees works great) but have been considering getting about six 18 tent pole sections to take with me so I don't need to rely on sticks. Silicone-impregnated nylon - silnylon - s pretty amazing lightweight stuff. My roomy tarp, with titanium stakes and guylines, weighs just over a pound, and with the bugnet and stakes I'm still barely over 2, in a really small package. Like I said, not for everyone, but if you have a strong DIY ethic - or you're just cheap - it's a great way to go. An added benefit most people are not aware of is that the air circulation you get with a properly pitched tarp means less condensation inside so you actually sleep warmer than in a tent, and don't have the moisture issue to deal with when you pack up in the morning. See info here:http://www.rayjardine.com/ray-way/Tarp-Kit/index.htm btw - Ray Jardine used one of his tarp tents for his 2010 trans- america ride, the same one (I think) he used for his through hike of the Appalachian trail just before the ride. On Oct 12, 7:34 pm, Ryan J rmerr...@murraystate.edu wrote: I am in starting the looking phase of purchasing a tent for bike camping and was wondering if any of the group had any recommendations. I need the tent to fit two people at most (I may go with the wife sometimes) but usually it will just be me. I guess top priorities would be weight, I would like it to be free standing if possible, I have often camped in areas where staking would not work, and rain proof, I just hate getting wet at night. Any thoughts? --
[RBW] Re: Fitting on the Sam Hillborne
PBH 82.5: the 56 was just a touch big but doable; a 54 would be perfect (doesn't exist), so the 52 was fine. Seems like at 84, 56'd be ideal. ts berkeley On Sep 23, 1:02 pm, Jay robin...@gmail.com wrote: Another data point here. I've got a 56 cm Sam and a PBH ~86. I wouldn't mind a bit more clearance. If I were an 84 I'd want to try the 54. Jay On Sep 23, 8:04 pm, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Need someone who owns a HIllborne who can tell me what the real standover is on the 56cm. Called Riv and was told that it would be a bit too big for someone with a 84cm pbh but have heard from other people that it should be fine with just a few cm clearance. I ride a 58cm raleigh international right now but wanted to move up to something more sturdy for a bigger guy. I was also thinking of the San Marcos in 54cm but not sure if that can support 240lbs of my fat ass. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Mixed-Mode Commuting with AHH
This question is always interesting to me- I've wondered it myself. So the question is, is compression on the rim better than tension (hook) when not rolling? If you think a bike standing in the corner, the wheels are bearing approximately half the bike's weight, in compression. On a hook, it's bearing all the weight, in tension. And also think that when rolling, it's bearing more than 10x the bike's weight on both wheels. Should be more than okay, and experience seems to bear this out. TS Berkeley CA On Sep 23, 7:38 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: The wheel will tend to stretch into an ellipse after several months of doing this. Seriously, I hang my bikes in my garage from hooks by their front wheels and have done for ~9 years and none are out of round yet. Don't worry Patrick this brings to mind Salvador Dali-esque images of taffy-like wheels Moore On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM, archangel mccarthy...@gmail.com wrote: I have a fairly new AHH and occasionally find myself combining riding with light rail for my commute to work. My concern is that on the train, bicycles are hung from the wheel on a hook. Is there any issue doing this? Does it cause any problems for the hub, wheel, fork, etc.? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRWhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW
I'd like to join y'all if I can make it- I'm picking up my Sam this Sat! ts berkeley On Aug 2, 12:16 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Awesome planning! I'm in barring catastrophic events like unexpected business trips... René -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne for the hills?
Its my thought that a bike climbs about as good as the legs powering it ! Indeed... one can only blame bike geometry so much for how hard it is get up some hills... I just like the feeling that when I'm pushing hard into the pedals, it's clearly turning into forward, upward momentum. On some longer bikes, it feels squishy, slogging or something... which might be a question of perception. Given equivalent gearing, and speed during an ascent, why do some bikes feel faster than others? Delivery date is 1st-2nd week of July. The elves in Wisconsin get the call sometime this week I was told. On May 8, 6:25 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Whoo-hoo, when's delivery??? On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the replies! I was at Riv yesterday and asked them for a steep hill or two to climb. Tho' I'm just on the other side of the Culture-stop tunnel :-) I'm not terribly familiar with the area, like, how to get to that little known hill known as Mt Diablo. So who got on a bike to take me for a ride but Grant himself. He was on a single speed of some kind, cruiser style, but double top tube to be sure, and I took out the same 52 Sam I'd take out before. And we went up some very steep hills, paths, and a road to a nearby water tank with views of hwy 24 and Walnut Creek. I've been off my bike since early Feb and I could barely keep up with him on some ascents, and I'm in decent shape (just not bike shape). He's clearly in more decent shape. I think it doesn't climb quite like my Trek, but it's far better than the LHT. I just needed to be sure, as later I did the deed- Yikes! (The last time I bought a road bike was in 1986, and I spent 10%-- non- inflation adjusted). I decided to get the front rack and cream longboard fenders to get a really good swallow of the koolaid. So I left with a cake of pine soap, a Riv-branded plastic change purse, my credit card a bit lighter, and, later, growing feelings of anticipation. On May 4, 6:30 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I don't find the Sam Hillborne bad at hill climbing. Although with the longer chainstays, it isn't the quickest thing in the world. Will probably feel slower than your Trek. And, like Patrick, I can feel a bit of wheel flop at certain speeds, and with certain tires. With my style of riding, it really doesn't become an issue. Spent Sunday climbing quite a few hills and at no time did the bike wander to the point where I felt unsafe, even on roads with traffic and minimal shoulders for riding. And compared to the LHT the Rivendell is a more spirited climber. Also happen to own a 26 inch wheel LHT and while stable and predictible, it will definitely not win any hill climbing contests. Unless of course, your opponent is on a Bakfiets. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 4, 9:53 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne for the hills?
Thanks for all the replies! I was at Riv yesterday and asked them for a steep hill or two to climb. Tho' I'm just on the other side of the Culture-stop tunnel :-) I'm not terribly familiar with the area, like, how to get to that little known hill known as Mt Diablo. So who got on a bike to take me for a ride but Grant himself. He was on a single speed of some kind, cruiser style, but double top tube to be sure, and I took out the same 52 Sam I'd take out before. And we went up some very steep hills, paths, and a road to a nearby water tank with views of hwy 24 and Walnut Creek. I've been off my bike since early Feb and I could barely keep up with him on some ascents, and I'm in decent shape (just not bike shape). He's clearly in more decent shape. I think it doesn't climb quite like my Trek, but it's far better than the LHT. I just needed to be sure, as later I did the deed- Yikes! (The last time I bought a road bike was in 1986, and I spent 10%-- non- inflation adjusted). I decided to get the front rack and cream longboard fenders to get a really good swallow of the koolaid. So I left with a cake of pine soap, a Riv-branded plastic change purse, my credit card a bit lighter, and, later, growing feelings of anticipation. On May 4, 6:30 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I don't find the Sam Hillborne bad at hill climbing. Although with the longer chainstays, it isn't the quickest thing in the world. Will probably feel slower than your Trek. And, like Patrick, I can feel a bit of wheel flop at certain speeds, and with certain tires. With my style of riding, it really doesn't become an issue. Spent Sunday climbing quite a few hills and at no time did the bike wander to the point where I felt unsafe, even on roads with traffic and minimal shoulders for riding. And compared to the LHT the Rivendell is a more spirited climber. Also happen to own a 26 inch wheel LHT and while stable and predictible, it will definitely not win any hill climbing contests. Unless of course, your opponent is on a Bakfiets. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On May 4, 9:53 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Hillborne for the hills?
Hi all, I've searched all over forum archives and can't seem to find much discussion on this question: how does the Sam climb? I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 52 (ideally I'd ride a 54, and 56 is just a tad too big), my 26 yr old Trek 560 ready to retire, and I'm used to a more aggressive geometry for climbing the hills around here. I'll need to to test ride a Sam again, as Riv HQ isn't too handy to a steep hill. I took out a Surly LHT (52/26 in) recently up a fairly steep hill and found it sluggish. But in the meantime, I wonder what're folks' thoughts on how the Sam does on hills. TIA, TS Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas
It would be great if more women felt more welcome to delurk. A reason I like visiting places like Lovely Bicycle (today's post is quite a propos: http://tinyurl.com/4xwsdyk) Speaking of the term the wife, is it anything like the hubby? which in places like Yelp you'll find quite often, which seems more to be a kind of post-feminist Gen-Y thing. What male cyclist with a female partner doesn't want to get her more into cycling? Making a place more inclusive, either online, or at the bikeshop or on the road, can only help. TSW On Apr 4, 1:24 pm, Liesl lchat...@smm.org wrote: Good to hear from Rivendell Chicas. As an avid-reader-but-seldom- poster of the RBW Owners Bunch, I often lament that there is such a limited involvement from women (myself sadly included). Anne, yours is one of the few women's voices I see regularly, and so it's been sad to see that no one has responded to your post. When I read frequent references to things like the wife, while I don't assume it is meant to be a put-down, it does contribute to making me feel that I am entering a male space. It's so often used when men are choosing and buying bikes for their women... I have loved few things more than learning about bike design, parts, and outfitting myself so that I can ride all year round here in Minnesota. What an adventure of the heart, spirit, and body. So, perhaps there are folks out there who have the opposite problem of big guys' bikes with their double top tubes and diagatubes and so forth, that seek recommendations for the little bikes, ones that are in the 48 to 52 cm range. For example, I've struggled with saddle bag/ rack combinations for bikes with not much room between the saddle and the fender! I found that Mark's Rack works rwonderfully because its height and distance from the saddle are infinitely adjustable. I've used it with my old Baggins Adam (the just-smaller-than-the-Hoss for you old timers). Also, at a recent--and really enjoyable--visit to Riv HQ, the women's small WoolyWarm vest and button-up, which I believe at one time were boasted in the ever memorable e-less catalog to be appropriate for Baffin Island, fits a 5'2, slightly plump, 50+ year old woman, and the little Hunq is a blast for the same sized/aged person. Maybe I'll even go crazy and post pictures of my 2006 red 50cm Saluki and my 2009 clear-coat Proto Bleriot set up as a poor woman's Quickbeam. Okay women, I'll stop being a lurker if you will. fondly, Liesl On Apr 2, 9:36 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On the Cinderella Classic today, my Roadeo didn't feel all alone among all those carbon fiber thingies. I saw three Rambouillets and a beautiful sage green custom (really sage green, not the Bianchi color of the Atlantis). The Cinderella is for women only-- glad to see other Rivendell chicas. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
