[RBW] Re: if you like 2TT and diagonal tubes, you're gonna love this

2011-08-18 Thread Kris
That's the worst looking bike I have ever seen -- 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] Re: My New Sam - Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Heart 2TT

2011-08-18 Thread EricP
Very classy looking bike. Congrats. And fine color choice. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 17, 11:01 pm, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

[RBW] Walnut Creek BART

2011-08-18 Thread Marty
Planning a trip to Rivendell in a couple weeks, and looked up the BART station. Fun to see that a photo from Rivendell popped right up on the page! http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/6056089662/in/photostream Now, if only they could put together a garage sale for Friday the 26th...

[RBW] Ride from Rivendell to Mt Diablo

2011-08-18 Thread James Valiensi
Hey, Does anyone know the route from Rivendell/Main Street to Mt. Diablo on bike? I intend to ride it tomorrow morning. I have done it before with the Rivendell gang, but it was a twisted route that I can't remember. Thanks! James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 On

[RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread grant
Aside from the occasional tiny bowl of Ben Jerry's Coffee Health Bar Crunch, my own personal/done good treat is a pretty low carb mixup of Trader Joe's NonFat Greek Yogurt (oddly or mislabeledly, it has fewer carbs than the lo-far or full-fat Greek---and all Greeks have way less than

[RBW] Re: New to me 68 cm quickbeam

2011-08-18 Thread Amit Singh
I'm jealous of the fellas with the 68 'beams. Beautiful bicycle TKS. I hope you ride it a ton :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: Coco-milk is good, too. Low-carb, high-pota. Freeze it, let it thaw halfway, and the liquidy part half is super sweet--I think the sugar in it is first-to-thaw. Then you drink the sweety coconut part. The bad part is, the

[RBW] Re: My New Sam - Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Heart 2TT

2011-08-18 Thread Amit Singh
Beauty. I like the color combo, the way it picks up the sun at just the right angle. The fenders make it look sharp, nice selection (Berthoud?) The line is clean and true also. Nice job. What size tires are you running under dem tings? I hope you ride it and enjoy it for a long time to

Re: [RBW] Walnut Creek BART

2011-08-18 Thread Jim Mather
That might even be my Quickbeam in the picture. It looks the right size (60) and mine had bright blue padded bar tape for a while. jim m wc ca On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Planning a trip to Rivendell in a couple weeks, and looked up the BART station. Fun to

[RBW] Re: Do I need this Hunq'a?

2011-08-18 Thread Earl Grey
Taking off fenders to switch to knobbies is not something most people will actually do more than a few times. After 20 years of 1 or 2 bikes I am now up to 3 for that reason: commuter/baby hauler, passhunter, and rigid mtn bike. I just rode the Hunq at Rivendell and it is a sweet bike. Your

[RBW] Re: My New Sam - Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Heart 2TT

2011-08-18 Thread Zack
They are indeed Berthouds, the 50mm. I am running the 40mm duremes. Setting these up was a two day affair. It was like trying to solve a puzzle that I was not any good at (like the first time you try a crossword). I had to take a hacksaw to the rear fender to get it in between the

Re: [RBW] Ride from Rivendell to Mt Diablo

2011-08-18 Thread Horace
The bike directions from google maps look like a decent route for this: http://goo.gl/Ziwq7 On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: Hey, Does anyone know the route from Rivendell/Main Street to Mt. Diablo on bike? I intend to ride it tomorrow morning. I have

Re: [RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread robert zeidler
Glycogen is not a body thing. Glycogen won't move from your arms to your legs. Once your legs are depleted, that's it. As I understand it (I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on TV, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night), fat as a fuel needs something to burn it, and that is some

Re: [RBW] Re: Any DC-area Betty Foys? Need help securing spousal permission to order one!

2011-08-18 Thread hugh rope
Dear all, Thanks everyone for the helpful ( the humorous) comments, the questions suggestions, the Rivendell test ride offers! And thanks especially to Ed-in-Rockville for offering a 52cm Betty Foy test ride for my wife, which I hope will take place within a few days. And please don't tell my

[RBW] Re: For Sale - 60 cm Rivendell Quickbeam - With PICS

2011-08-18 Thread steve
It is normal right hand drive. The pictures are reversed. Steve -- 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] Re: Ride from Rivendell to Mt Diablo

2011-08-18 Thread Harry H
Stop by the shop. We've got maps and open at 9am. Harry On Aug 18, 6:47 am, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: Hey, Does anyone know the route from Rivendell/Main Street to Mt. Diablo on bike? I intend to ride it tomorrow morning. I have done it before with the Rivendell gang, but it

[RBW] the new Speedblends??

2011-08-18 Thread Leslie
Just saw this: http://gizmodo.com/5831624/light-your-bike-at-night-with-revolights?tag=bicycles Electric 'speedblends'? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread Tim McNamara
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycogen On Aug 18, 2011, at 6:37 AM, robert zeidler wrote: Glycogen is not a body thing. Glycogen won't move from your arms to your legs. Once your legs are depleted, that's it. As I understand it (I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on TV, but I did stay at a

Re: [RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread Leslie
I've been sittin' on the sidelines on this, but, I suppose I should pitch in a bit... Twenty years ago, I was a lean 19-yr-old, 6' tall, 150lb infantry Marine. Before then, I could eat anything, wouldn't gain a pound. When I got out several years later, I was more like 180lbs; heavier, but

[RBW] Re: Do I need this Hunq'a?

2011-08-18 Thread stevep33
There is a satisfying simplicity in having fewer bikes but 2 is really pushing it. Inevitably 1 bike will always be out of order, and then you would not have more than 1 to choose from. 3 is just better. On Aug 18, 12:47 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Taking off fenders to

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need this Hunq'a?

2011-08-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 4:24 PM, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: There is a satisfying simplicity in having fewer bikes but 2 is really pushing it.  Inevitably 1 bike will always be out of order, and then you would not have more than 1 to choose from.  3 is just better. I believe

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need this Hunq'a?

2011-08-18 Thread Joe Bernard
Recumbent, folder, dutch 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/-/xjJYNOkvjhQJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: My New Sam - Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Heart 2TT

2011-08-18 Thread Zack
Sorry Thomas, I was not intending to create intense pangs of bag envy :-) Irish strap definitely livens things up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread Rex Kerr
I often stop and eat a bunch of berries on the way home from work. I have shellac on my bars, so the tape doesn't stain, but I'm now wondering, would berry stains count as beausage. :-) On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: Today, on my maiden voyage for the new Sam

[RBW] Re: CL 61cm Rivendell Road

2011-08-18 Thread rperks
That is a pretty bike. I guess it never sold a while back. There was a longinsh thread about the possibility of a scam. The owner claimed to be a former waterford worker, bought the bike but never rode it much, etc, etc. Probably an honest story. It looks like a heck of a deal if it suits

Re: [RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread Zack
i think it would be the best type of beausage. -- 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/-/ZnprJ9Q1e0cJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] items for trade/sale. ISO small bits

2011-08-18 Thread J L
What I have: (all used) Nitto crystal fellow seat post. G. Berthoud Leather mudflap. A few 650b panaracer tires. What I need: Tabbed washers that go with silver DT shifters. One set of canti rack mount bolts. Fork crown Daruma bolt. Dual sided SPD pedals. Paul Touring/Canti brakes for

[RBW] Re: What would Taubes put in a Boxy (or Candy Bar) Bag for a long ride

2011-08-18 Thread charlie
No disrespect here Rene' but maybe try not exercising so much..I know riding is enjoyable I love it but try to mix it up a little and if you are trying to lose fat, lift weights and do shorter rides. The plain facts I am almost 53 and 258 down from 282 with virtually no exercise due to

Re: [RBW] Re: CL 61cm Rivendell Road

2011-08-18 Thread cyclotourist
Very nice looking bike. Complete bike for less than the cost of a Roadeo frame... someone needs to get it! On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 5:25 PM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: That is a pretty bike. I guess it never sold a while back. There was a longinsh thread about the possibility of a

[RBW] Here are a few pictures from todays bike ride.

2011-08-18 Thread Scotty
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3Kaj_7QeT54/Tk3O-cO7ABI/ACA/osBLbIhke6k/112_4040.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ivwc4YGeecU/Tk3PNx6MOPI/ACI/YhxWoK2USAw/112_4043.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ASGY2h-C74s/Tk3Pk_3o4MI/ACQ/UwlSi_AzoKY/112_4046.JPG