Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-04-30 Thread Tony Lockhart
Lovely photos, Kim! Also, I really like the way you’ve outfitted your bike. Well done. On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:22:26 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > [image: 20240429_154708.jpg] > Bachelor buttons. > On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:21:17 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > >> [image:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell (Roadini) Geometry

2024-04-28 Thread Tony Lockhart
d out what works for me during the past 14 years of ownership of the Sam, and the Leo is very similar in size and riding characteristics. I hope you get things dialed in. Tony On Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:23:08 PM UTC-7 Jay wrote: > I've been enjoying my first Riv, a Roadini, since

[RBW] Re: Rivendells in South Korea

2024-04-25 Thread Tony Lockhart
Good stuff, Marcus. I like your storytelling sensibilitiesKind of feels like I'm travelling while watching your films due to the variety of content you share. I also appreciate the bike checks you add. Keep up the good work! On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:17:19 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: Packing Cubes

2024-04-08 Thread Tony Lockhart
Haha, second reel was awesome. You just got another follower on IG!  Back on topic..those packing cubes are great. I like to use them for multi-country travel trips because they organize contents well. I hadn’t thought about using these on the bike—great idea! Thanks for sharing. On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

2024-04-05 Thread Tony Lockhart
+1I think a Sam with a 3x9 drivetrain and 44mm tires will be perfect for your needs. Great with or without racks, amazing with drops or upright bars, and it looks great. Easy to basket and fender. On Friday, April 5, 2024 at 5:43:49 PM UTC-7 Bud Suttree wrote: > Hi all, > > > Been

[RBW] Re: Video: Repairing Pam Murray's Silver shifters

2024-03-08 Thread Tony Lockhart
Lovely video, Eric. Your shop gives me those Van Neistat vibes. Thanks for documenting this and sharing your process. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 4:48:05 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone — Last fall Pam Murray sent me some Silver shifter levers that > were in need of

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-02-29 Thread Tony Lockhart
dsworth Alba.jpg] >> On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 9:02:37 AM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: >> >>> Tony, Thanks for that bit of Hillborne history. I >>> >>> As to the brake change, if pulling a wide tire without deflating it, the >>> Paul centerpulls open

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-02-25 Thread Tony Lockhart
the Sam repainted to a celeste or Homer bluemaybe even change ditch the canti posts and change over to side pulls. Haha, I knowsacrilege! On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 6:31:08 PM UTC-8 Bikie#4646 wrote: > Tony, nice image! Just curious, is your bike a repaint? No cream head t

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-15 Thread Tony Lockhart
Very slick frame. When do you plan to build it up? On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:49:24 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I picked up my Pink Roadeo frame, fork, stem and fenders this morning at > Riv HQ. I took several photos and added them to my Flickr album with no > commentary (yet): >

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-02-10 Thread Tony Lockhart
n :) Overall, though, the >>>> path and plan you suggest sounds fun, P.W.! >>>> >>>> How early is early? I'm an early riser, and I have to drive in from >>>> South Orange County. Google says it will take me 1:30 hours to get to >>>> Al

[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer & Rene Herse Tires

2024-02-08 Thread Tony Lockhart
ursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:00:27 PM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: > RH Snoqualmie Pass > 700c x 44mm - Extralight Casing > 50-100 miles on them > $100 local pickup in Pasadena, CA > $115 shipped > > > Panaracer Pasela TourGuard > 700c x 32mm > ~500 miles on them >

[RBW] FS: Panaracer & Rene Herse Tires

2024-02-08 Thread Tony Lockhart
RH Snoqualmie Pass 700c x 44mm - Extralight Casing 50-100 miles on them $100 local pickup in Pasadena, CA $115 shipped Panaracer Pasela TourGuard 700c x 32mm ~500 miles on them $35 local pickup in Pasadena, CA $50 shipped Images can be found here .

Re: [RBW] Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

2024-02-01 Thread Tony Lockhart
Ah, lovely news. Congrats! On Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:21:00 PM UTC-8 ant.w...@gmail.com wrote: > Great to hear you're reunited with your bike. I also want to echo Matt's > warning on acetone. Isopropyl alcohol (aka. IPA or rubbing alcohol) will > clean off the permanent marker

[RBW] Re: Dialing in a Brooks Saddle

2024-01-30 Thread Tony Lockhart
got. My Leo has a B17 Pro in black, and my Sam has the same but in honey. Was just thinking I'd swap since dark gold and tan sidewalls look great with brown saddles. Either option is a win/win because those saddles are great. Happy trails, Tony On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:27:00 PM UTC-8

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Build - Mix of Modern and Retro

2024-01-22 Thread Tony Lockhart
@Patrick - Leo is a bit more nimble and rigid to a comparably spec'd Sam. Sam seems a bit more flexy, especially with out of the seat climbing. Seems like the Sam is all over the place when it comes to steering--my Leo seems to track way better at low speeds. For context, I've had a million

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini Build is complete

2024-01-22 Thread Tony Lockhart
it in the garage. Can't wait to hear your impression by the end of the summer.almost wondering if you'll prefer the Leo to the Sam. Happy trails, Tony On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 3:27:41 PM UTC-8 brenton...@gmail.com wrote: > Took the Roadini for a 3 mile test ride and safety check and

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-07 Thread Tony Lockhart
h less fun. > > P. W. > ~ > (917) 514-2207 > ~ > > > > > On Jan 7, 2024, at 3:52 PM, Armand Kizirian wrote: > >  > > Safe to say a Riv is not required to join the ride. I will definitely be > inviting a few people who would thoroughly appreciate being surround

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-06 Thread Tony Lockhart
sting it, >> k. >> >> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:53 AM, isaac ramos wrote: >> >> Sound great! Any of these dates work for me >> >> >> IR >> >> On Jan 2, 2024, at 8:47 AM, Tony Lockhart wrote: >> >> Hey folks, >> Anybody free f

[RBW] Re: Roadini Feedback

2024-01-04 Thread Tony Lockhart
, you’ll think the welds in the Leo look sloppy. Nothing beats a gorgeous, lugged frame….but if you care about something reliable and fun, definitely not sluggish, and beautifully quirky, the Roadini is the way to go. Happy trails, Tony On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 9:54:56 AM UTC-8 four

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2024-01-02 Thread Tony Lockhart
rote: >> >>> I am! Saturday mornings are best for me but can swing a Friday now and >>> then. There’s also July 3rd, a Monday that se folks may have off. >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 10:13 PM Tony Lockhart >>> wrote: >>> >>>

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2024-01-01 Thread Tony Lockhart
Apologies if flashing GIF is annoying; you can tell that both bikes are VERY similar in size. The Leo rides just as predictably as the Sam, with minimal differences. Out of the saddle climbs are more efficient on the Leo, and it's not as squirrely with steering as the Sam on slow rolls. The

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

2023-12-26 Thread Tony Lockhart
Fantastic bike, Roberta. What a great way to kick off your retirement. The whole setup is just smart; so much utility. Great choice in components and accessories! Tony On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:53:29 AM UTC-8 SallyG wrote: > Absolutely wonderful! You are inspired...and inspir

[RBW] Re: ROADINI in South Pasadena

2023-12-26 Thread Tony Lockhart
the build, especially as I get acclimated to the new bike. Cheers and Happy New Year! Tony On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 11:03:35 AM UTC-8 Tony Lockhart wrote: > At any rate, the numbers between both frames look pretty similar. Seems > like the chainstay on the Leo is 1.7cm s

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day X2

2023-12-16 Thread Tony Lockhart
Speaking of Homers, any idea when the next run will be? I had something in mind like Chef's bikelooks fantastic. @Tim, can't wait to see updates when you build them up. On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 1:06:26 PM UTC-8 Paul Richardson wrote: > tim you've done the right thing. i wanna see

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brake Measurement Request

2023-09-17 Thread Tony Lockhart
for the responses and pics. Cheers, Tony On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 11:22:50 AM UTC-7 eliot...@gmail.com wrote: > I did VO and bent under with my canti setup and power hanger. Not V brakes > but work well. > > > > On Sun, Sep 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM aeroperf wrote: > >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-06-13 Thread Tony Lockhart
Great news, John. Thanks for making this happen. On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8:59:17 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > And with that, Tony, you become the 200th rider on the list! > > Cheers, John > > On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 7:50:08 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-06-11 Thread Tony Lockhart
Hi John, just added my Hillborne to the list. Thanks! Pretty remarkable to see how many are in the bay area.not so many in LA. Thanks! On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:39:01 AM UTC-7 Caroline Golum wrote: > I love this! Just added me + the Betty, excited to see who else in NYC is > rocking

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-06-09 Thread Tony Lockhart
Super fun! >> >> A good pile of Rivs. A number of other cool bikes. Even two e-bikes. >> Great conversation, everyone was super positive. Total type 1 fun. >> >> See you all at the next one! >> >> Ben >> >> On Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 9:28:47 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-05-27 Thread Tony Lockhart
nd...it looks so sick! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So excited to meet everyone! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Houston >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:48:04 AM UTC-7 mma...@g

[RBW] Re: lock ring too tight

2023-04-30 Thread Tony Lockhart
, reinstall, and torque to the proper spec…. Followed by a number of rides that increasing distance. This might be a good teachable moment for you, and I don’t think being cautious could hurt you. Good luck! Tony On Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 7:06:35 AM UTC-7 Adam wrote: > Hi all, > &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-04-26 Thread Tony Lockhart
com > wrote: > >> Hi all –– Atlantis rider in the Pomona Valley here. I could likely make >> the 20th or the 27th, with a preference for the 27th. >> >> Tony: I think that was my Atlantis you saw! I'd guess that was your >> parked orange Riv at the Palomares Adob

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-04-25 Thread Tony Lockhart
gt; >> Hi! I might be able to make it, schedule permitting. Sounds fun! >> >> Bryan Edgar >> Valley Village >> >> On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:18:43 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: >> >>> Count me in. >>> >>> I'm in South Pasadena (or

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

2023-04-24 Thread Tony Lockhart
up with some other folks, especially since some of the newer Rivs look drastically different. Cheers, Tony On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:08:22 AM UTC-7 bunny...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey all! > I will be out of the country for about two weeks in MAY, but would love to > join if I a

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

2023-04-24 Thread Tony Lockhart
Solid bike---glad that you got it back. I'm liking that drivetrain with the triple up front; you can tackle anything with this bike. On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 8:00:09 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: > Love mine with v-brakes - that’s what makes it perfect to me really so I’m > thrilled I got a

[RBW] Re: Experiences with Atlantis

2020-01-15 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've ridden thousands of miles of Midwest gravel on my Toyo Atlantis; 200 of them were racing the Dirty Kanza. I switched to a Salsa Fargo for serious gravel riding because of comfort, disc brakes, and tire clearance. I can barely squeeze 700x50 on the rear of the Atlantis and the brakes and

[RBW] Re: Velocity Quill experiences?

2020-01-09 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have Velocity Quill on my Toyo Atlantis with 700x50 Soma Cazadero tires; the rims are awesome, but the tire/frame clearance it tight. I chose the Quill over the A23 because they were tubeless compatible and their wider inside width. Our Salsa Powderkeg tandem has a Cliffhanger with dynamo on

[RBW] Re: anybody tried WTB Riddlers?

2019-08-27 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I will be anxious to hear how the Riddlers compare to the Cazaderos. I have a new set of tubless 45 Riddlers in my tire stash, but I was able to squeeze the 50 Cazaderos on my Toyo Atlantis and I absolutely love them. On Monday, August 19, 2019 at 3:11:01 PM UTC-5, Neil Doran wrote: > > Anybody

[RBW] Re: Badge Poster - March 2019

2019-03-04 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Marty as always thanks for this public service. I always enjoy seeing the posters! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-ow

Re: [RBW] NAHBS film photo challenge

2019-02-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
films in your developing tank and trust that everything will turn out" I haven't film developed or shot much film myself in going on 5 years but this discussion has me a bit itchy to do so. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: 55cm Joe Appa owners, what's your pbh?

2019-02-04 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I test rode the 55 Appaloosa that Rivendell had in the shop last Summer. I'm 5'10 with an 89 pbh. It fit, but I probably would have preferred a 58. I think that a 55 would fit you very well. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: 25th Anniversary Riv

2019-02-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Pure fantasy but my ideal'Riv 25th Anniversary' design would be... Open up the full historical design catalog so long as lugs still exist to support, pre order with full deposit only. Any design that gets 5 or more orders (whatever threshold is driven by River and their builder to ensure a

[RBW] Re: With Abandon photoblog to move to... where?

2019-01-31 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I like it! Photos and words... Nothing else. Will it let you write a narrative separate from a specific photo? Not absolutely necessary I suppose. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: clean-ish routing for generator lights

2019-01-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
correspondence from Grant was that both locations were structurally safe to drill a wire sized hole. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuhHubbuh email from Riv & donation idea

2019-01-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
. Tony On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 3:47 PM Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles < 4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Bunch, > > I have some unfortunate news for the group...Christine has bowed out for > the donation sighting a heavy commitment at school. I don't want to > o

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-01-21 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Love the idea of an East Coast Moot, closer to DC would be ideal but I'd love to try and make a NE it SE venue to! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Shoes for rambling.

2019-01-12 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I've been loving a pair of red wing weekender chukkas, the tread hooks up like Velcro on VP pedals. To be honest I've been wearing them for just about all occasions since October. Pricy but should last and they are re-soleable. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-11 Thread Tony DeFilippo
love to see you riding a Boots, or if you can forgive the unpleasant conversation and find a 135mm rear spacing Jones I really agree with Eric that you'd be thrilled with the riding experience. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: Just your average Clem Smith.... not!

2019-01-11 Thread Tony DeFilippo
require extra equipment though it's not as complex as you might think. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: Fun random happening at RBWHQ

2018-12-31 Thread Tony
Like the beard Bill. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] New Mary Poppins bike content

2018-12-26 Thread Tony DeFilippo
the holidays. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: Hubert's Shoe Grease - Pine Tar AND Bees Wax

2018-12-23 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
Evan Obenauf's was developed by a wildland firefighter that walked through wet ashes all day in expensive leather boots; it soaks into the leather protecting it from the harsh conditions. The Montana Pitch Blend didn't soak in as well and left the leather tacky and darkened it more than the

[RBW] Re: 61.5 Homer on a beautiful December Day

2018-12-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Sweet looking bike and scenery, the luggage is also superb! -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Hubert's Shoe Grease - Pine Tar AND Bees Wax

2018-12-21 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
Probably because Obenauf's is better. Before I discovered Obenauf's LP, I used a similar product, Montana Pitch Blend, but I've had better luck with Obenauf's. On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 9:15:16 PM UTC-6, Meade Anderson wrote: > > https://www.instagram.com/p/Brl1nrWlnBC/ > > There's

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuhHubbuh email from Riv & donation idea

2018-12-13 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Love the idea, threw some cash in the pile... Looks like we're nearly to the frame price. HHH is a such a superb tandem, I hope this helps makes the next order available to anyone who missed out. I'm a 6'/90pbh Captain very comfortable on a size small by the way. I can't imagine the large to

[RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-12-02 Thread Tony DeFilippo
excited about. I'm overdue a post on my HHH but sufficient for here to say I love the bike and have been thrilled with the purchase. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Allrounder Cockpit/Parts Change Up

2018-11-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Great looking bike! So long as the fixed reach in the bullmoose works for you I don't see any reason it won't work. The Riv AR really is a sweet frame and represents such a neat moment at the start of Rivendell. I'm always a sucker for the Riv headbadge to. Let us know how it goes! -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: 3 Days of Riding in the Northern Sierras - Ride report

2018-11-28 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Congrats on the successful trip and thanks for sharing, the report and the photos! Your Clem looks ready for more action. Anything you'd change on your packing list? It looks like you were pretty well dialed in. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

2018-11-25 Thread Tony DeFilippo
. I'm glad to hear that it may not be required for safe fixed riding. I'm going to throw a set of VP's and a new chain on my ANT and try fixed this week... I'm looking forward to it, thanks again for the info and inspiration! Tony On Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 14:22 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Stein's 'Hypercracker' Tool and Riv Dropouts

2018-11-23 Thread Tony
n to 30 N-m is how bikes leave Rivendell. I have used that for 9+ years with no safety problem and an easy enough time getting the lockring loose that I routinely take the cassette off as part of a chain clean. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Rivendell offerings I'm thankful for

2018-11-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
. Happy Thanksgiving! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

2018-11-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
have some kind of wide strap on your pedals. Thanks, Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

Re: [RBW] Rosco Bebe in the BLUG

2018-11-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Btw I use the yepp mini on our 52 Clementine, small HHH, 59 XO3 and recently a 57 ANT... The extra TT length promised by this new Riv frame would only makes riding with a front seat better. I definitely knock my knees a bit on the Clementine and xo3 particularly. Tony -- You received

Re: [RBW] Rosco Bebe in the BLUG

2018-11-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
ation. Front seating can move past the strapped in seat with a cycle truck/Euro style small saddle mounted up on the TT once they are old enough to sit on a saddle. I plan to transition to that next summer most likely. We also use a Burley trailer for rides she seems likely to fall asleep on.

[RBW] Re: wheel build suggestions

2018-11-12 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
The Velo Orange Grand Cru Touring Hub is still available in the 10-speed version for $120 on their website. I ordered a set of Velocity Quills with a raw unpolished or anodized finish because I wanted silver rims, but I didn't want them polished. My front hub is a NOS White Industries that I

Re: [RBW] Re: Surprise New Bike Day

2018-11-10 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Ted - Thank you!! I think 35mm might just work! Anyone have a single or set of used up 35 mm tires they’d part with for shipping costs i can try out? Doesn’t have to be anything fancy just roughly true to size. Pete - yes it is, I flipped the rear wheel and found that the chain length is marginal

Re: [RBW] Re: Surprise New Bike Day

2018-11-09 Thread Tony DeFilippo
in, getting a complete overhaul... When I reached out Mike Flanagan couldn't identify the bike or the person he built it for other than to say it was one of his very early and custom efforts. Very friendly and cool guy by the way. Tony On Fri, Nov 9, 2018, 15:08 Tom Wyland You would

Re: [RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

2018-11-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Bon Jon Pass 700x35 rather... Not the 38's. On Thu, Nov 8, 2018, 06:38 Tony DeFilippo Could anyone with Compass Barlow Pass tires pass along the height and > width of the tire profile nothing the rim type? I think 32mm is an easy > fit but I'd like to squeeze all the plushness

Re: [RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

2018-11-08 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Could anyone with Compass Barlow Pass tires pass along the height and width of the tire profile nothing the rim type? I think 32mm is an easy fit but I'd like to squeeze all the plushness I can into the frame. Thanks, Tony On Thu, Nov 8, 2018, 00:58 Philip Williamson I had a three speed Robin

Re: [RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

2018-11-07 Thread Tony DeFilippo
of the 700x32ish tire market a while... these drum brake wheels will definitely penalize flat repair times so I may have to look at more robust tires than my compass and schwable slicks lately. Riv Jack Browns, pasaelias, the VO/panaracer tires, gravel kings... any consensus on favorites? Tony On Wed

[RBW] Surprise New Bike Day

2018-11-07 Thread Tony DeFilippo
roadster they love that can contribute ideas for winter projects on my new ANT? Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: Leo Roadini on Brevet--SFR Del Puerto Canyon 200k ride report

2018-11-06 Thread Tony DeFilippo
-customizing-using is one of the real draws of BOBish/Rivish culture. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: Tires for a new HHH build

2018-11-04 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Just came back from 15 miles on our G-mail clad HHH... Love the tires, also running them on a Clementine and the 29er version on a Jones Plus. Strongly recommended. On the HHH him running them tubed on cliffhangers though the Clementine has tubeless in cliffhangers... Both work fine. -- You

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

2018-11-03 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
ver? I am > ready to remove the bb-area stand from my Hon Solo, because when you have > even a bit more weight in the left-side pannier than the right, the stand > will not hold the bike up, as I discovered yet once again today at the > grocery store. > > On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at

[RBW] Rear racks for kid seats

2018-10-31 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks for sharing the Holland bikes link, is seen these frame mount saddles for kids old enough to hang on on a couple local bikes and wondered where I could pick one up.

[RBW] FYI: Sunrace 8sp cassettes

2018-10-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
. I love 8 speed for cheap cassette and chains, I'm running them on every bike other than the Jones currently. Gone to think of it one of these will work well in my HHH as well! Link to the product in sunrace's site - http://www.sunrace.com/en/products/detail/csm680 Tony -- You received

Re: [RBW] Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

2018-10-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
ially they were curved to maintain the same ST lug but looks like some are now straight. I prefer straight though I'm not really in the market. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2018-10-25 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I tore the bike down to the frame for a thorough cleaning and a Frame Saver treatment. I removed the kickstand because I was tired of the bike falling over all of the time. I then swapped the Sugino triple and Microshift FD for an IRD Lobo 46/30 with a Shimano CX-70 FD, and replaced the Noodle

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Rides near UNC Chapel Hill

2018-10-19 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks Ken! On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 5:07 AM KenP wrote: > Hi Tony, >You might find something in this web site: > https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/maps/Pages/bike-routes.aspx. > Ken P. > > On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 5:50:13 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrot

[RBW] Riv-ish Rides near UNC Chapel Hill

2018-10-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'm going to be in Chapel Hill for a 5 day class next week, never been to the area and I'm not positive how much free time I'll have but I plan on bringing a bike. Any locals care to chime in with a great before or after work (<20 mile) ride idea? Thanks! Tony -- You received this mess

[RBW] Gold Trail

2018-10-15 Thread Tony DeFilippo
in synthetics and devices encountering you on the trail and wondering if they had slipped through some odd wormhole or time warp! :) Keep sharing please! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-09-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'll ever own. If I could have Saluki tubing, geometry and equipment (fenders, racks, lights) frame sporting the Clem/HHH 2.35" tires I might be completely done. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] cliffhanger rims and canti brakes

2018-09-23 Thread Tony DeFilippo
No issue on my wife's Clementine or our HHH. The Clem had Shimano canti's of some sort and the HHH has Paul motolite. They are wide rooms so I suppose some frames might have an issue if they have narrowly spaced studs but I don't think that's the case on any of my bikes, I've mounted a

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

2018-09-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
top tube, or maybe its the tig weld transition of top tube, down tube and head tube... something discountenanced there for me. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
that's a different bike though! :) Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos size for 87.5cm PBH

2018-09-03 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
My PBH is 89 cm, and I ride a 59 San Marcos with plenty of seatpost. According to the geometry chart, there is only .1" between the two sizes. The 59 has 2 top tubes where the 57 will only have 1, if that matters to you. The 57 is designed for 650b, and 59 is 700c. On Monday, September 3, 2018

[RBW] Re: Chirping rear hub

2018-08-13 Thread Tony DeFilippo
for all the input! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Chirping rear hub

2018-08-12 Thread Tony DeFilippo
a new sealed bearing wheelset sporting pacenti rims. Before I go that day I wanted to poll group in case I've missed something obvious. Thanks! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

2018-08-11 Thread Tony
Bullmoose bar and blue ESI grips are a good look on my knobby tire Atlantis. I am still not sure the Bullmoose are best for me though; maybe with smaller wheels, but the 29'ers might not be the ideal match. Tony On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 12:32:42 PM UTC-7, Adam Leibow wrote: > &

[RBW] Re: Custom bike report

2018-08-10 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Congrats on all those long rides! All the more gratifying doing it on a bike that performs so well and that you had so much to do with spec-ing out. Thanks for sharing! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

2018-08-05 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Reporting from the not so miserable former swamp... -- 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

[RBW] Re: Oh the humidity!

2018-08-05 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I had to gag/smile at the difference between 5 and 15% humidity... Definitely gloating! ;) So long as your moving I find most heat and humidity to be bearable... So long as you're moving (by bike) I find just about all meterological conditions bearable if not fun... -- You received this

[RBW] Going out on the GAP Sunday and Monday

2018-08-05 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Sounds like a great impromptu plan, I'm jealous. Enjoy! -- 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

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

2018-07-31 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
In 2011 I couldn’t afford a Hilsen, so I had Rivendell build a San Marcos for me. It was a typical Riv build with Nitto, bar-ends, Rich-built wheels, and 3x9 drivetrain. It is pretty, comfortable, and it loves to climb hills and fly down the other side. I’m in the process of replacing the

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

2018-07-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks everyone! I love the ideas for towing via bike or even loading a Riv into one of these CLC boats. Will - thank you... or curse you... For the linkage to Gentry Boats. That sailing canoe gets my mind racing. I'm intrigued by the lower weight, low cost and speedier assembly granted by

Re: [RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

2018-07-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
> > Patrick the hull is 90lbs empty - well within your bikepacking load limits > from what I hear! :) The trick would be rigging up some fat 650B tired wheels for a tow vehicle I think... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] OT - Wooden Boat Build Complete (and the paint matches my Saluki!)

2018-07-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo

Re: [RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

2018-07-30 Thread Tony DeFilippo
g her closer in the front seat is really cool for shorter rides where I don't think she'll fall asleep though. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send a

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-23 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I can live without disc, because Paul makes awesome rim brakes; threadless and 73 mm BB are good too. How about a lugged non-suspension corrected Karate Monkey geometry in a color that will go with both silver or black components. I'll probably single speed mine... > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Link to the Riv copy on the Stick pack?

2018-07-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Ana you nailed it! Thanks thats what I was looking for. Drew I hear you, you’ll get a personal note first if I dont find a use for it. Tony On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 04:14 Drw wrote: > If you ever want to sell it back. let me know > > -- > You received this message

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - HHH W Overnighter and Beer Sampling Adventure

2018-07-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZMZSLPpNAY8maYxy6 Stoker in training! In a very related note I've learned that a surly junk strap makes an amazing quick bike lashing to stabilize/lock down this bike when parked. Another use for the Jones loop bar - lashing point. And since our big trip to weeks

  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   >