[RBW] A blinding glimpse of the obvious......

2010-12-14 Thread George Millwood
It is so nice when scientists use their lesiure time to enlighten the public http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/fitness/in-cycling-its-a-case-of-more-waist-less-speed-20101213-18vj5.html In our case it is preaching to the converted but it is still nice to see it in print. George Millwood

[RBW] Re: End of the Atlantis?!?

2009-08-21 Thread George Millwood
inspired them and the next generation will be wonderful too. regards George Millwood Atlantis No 93 Sydney, Australia --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: It's a race: Rivendell vs AntBike

2009-10-21 Thread George Millwood
On the basis that everything I bet on loses, I wager one worn toe strap on the ANT. Winner will have to pay postage or row across the Pacific. George Millwood Atlantis No 93 Sydney, Australia --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT - riding with a herniated disk

2009-10-21 Thread George Millwood
and feel better about myself which must be a benefit. George Millwood Atlantis No 93 sydney, Australia --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Re: Would it be against the law - a tigged Rivendell?

2009-12-10 Thread George Millwood
year. Merry Christmas to all and thanks for all the wonderful emails that have entertained me so much this past year. George Millwood Sydney, Australia where it has almost been too hot to ride this past fortnight. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: ST Glove review - Rivendell winter gloves

2009-12-15 Thread George Millwood
especially the little finger are too long. regards George Millwood Sydney, Australia On Dec 16, 4:50 am, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote: I don't think I've ever had gloves or mittens where the thumb wasn't too short. They all seem to be made for the species that came right before us

[RBW] Re: Cashmere Riding Jersey?

2010-02-28 Thread George Millwood
and almost made me look respectable. regards George Millwood Sydney, Australia -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Velocity continuing 650b rim production...Yay!

2009-01-23 Thread George Millwood
will continue to manufacture them. I currently have a hand full left here in Australia Thanks again. Adam regards George Millwood Sydney Australia where it hit 39.4 celcius today that's 103 in fahrenheit, humidity was 64% so it has been a good day to lie in the shade and drink cool drinks tomorrow I'm off

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Surviving SoCal Weather--More Smarminess!

2009-02-02 Thread George Millwood
on one stage of the Tour and many carbon bikes simply splintered into shards. My witness was a confirmed 'carbon is the greatest thing since peanut butter and banana sandwiches' but not any more. Keep up this idle nonsense, after a day wrestling with computer networks it's wonderful. regards George

[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear

2009-06-03 Thread George Millwood
reality and the twice yearly trip to the dermatologist is a practical necessity. Hats are serious business and Colin Usher makes the best. Do yourself a favour George Millwood Atlantis No 93 Sydney Australia --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[RBW] Foot position

2009-06-03 Thread George Millwood
Has anyone else seen this http://biomac.webstudios.at/index.php?option=com_contentview=frontpageItemid=1lang=en a clipless shoe manufacturer with the cleat under the instep. What next eh! regards George Millwood Atlantis No 93 Sydney Australia

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars Great on Beach Cruisers!

2013-04-29 Thread George Millwood
Great build from a choice selection of parts. I particularly like the saddle. I'm contemplating how to rebuild my beach cruiser, a Specialised Shark, and this has given me a lot to think about. Great work. On Tuesday, 30 April 2013 03:17:41 UTC+10, Pudge wrote: I was building a bike to

[RBW] Re: Synergy rims

2013-07-14 Thread George Millwood
Had 700's on the Atlantis for 5 years. Commuted and toured. No problems. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-04 Thread George Millwood
Thanks for the all the stories they were wonderful! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-04 Thread George Millwood
One day I'll master these doggone computer things, I've only been using them for thirty seven years. 'Tanyrate, before I was so rudely interrupted I was going to say that I was a late starter. Went from beater to Trek hybrid which was great to a too small Cannondale tourer sold to

[RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

2013-09-08 Thread George Millwood
I have drunk the Kool Aid and I'm proud of it. My Atlantis is the perfect road bike for me, a sixty plus trundler of a cyclist who enjoys riding and couldn't give a hot buttered stuff for racing. My other bikes are a Specialized Shark beach cruiser which is essential as I live on a

Re: [RBW] Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

2013-09-11 Thread George Millwood
Ah Patrick, you've stirred memories. A couple of months back, I was doing my usual morning jaunt up and down the coast when I hit the fast part. This is a stretch of main road I use to join two quiet bits. 'Tanyrate I work up a bit of speed say 25mph - flat chat on my Specialized Shark

[RBW] Re: Loving my Atlantis...let me count the ways

2013-10-15 Thread George Millwood
I have ridden rentals in Melbourne, Norrkoping and Amsterdam. I am an XXXL size Australian bloke and it is hard for the shop to fit me. Amsterdam was the best but I now hate rental bikes with such a passion that I have bought a folding bike. However, my LBS is, at this very moment, working

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

2013-11-20 Thread George Millwood
I'm gonna mention the Kool Aid, but to collect you'll have to come to the Five Islands Brewery here n Wollongong, Australia. First in best dressed and make mine an Apocalypso. Now that I've got that off my chest, I agree with most of your observations however:- For me, whipping with

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

2013-11-20 Thread George Millwood
Anytime you pedal from Warragul to Wollongong, there'll be a line of beers on the counter at the Five islands because you're gonna need 'em. Cheers On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 23:17:10 UTC+11, sameness wrote: I'm gonna mention the Kool Aid, but to collect you'll have to come to the

[RBW] Re: RBW Tea Drinkers must Try - maybe not OT

2013-12-10 Thread George Millwood
childhood in Canberra when it was a small country town and bicycling was a common means of transport. George Millwood -- 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

[RBW] Re: Wool socks

2013-12-12 Thread George Millwood
as an agent, drop me a line from George Millwood on a stinking hot day in Wollongong, Australia -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone motorcycle

2013-12-21 Thread George Millwood
the Atlantis for a ride on what is shaping up as a glorious day. George Millwood Wollongong Australia 07;26 -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone motorcycle

2013-12-22 Thread George Millwood
to the maker were designed to slow you down not bring you to a stop. George Millwood Wollongong, Australia -- 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

[RBW] Christmas

2013-12-24 Thread George Millwood
Merry Christmas everyone! May the air stay in your tyres, may the cars keep a metre and may you always have the strength to climb that next hill. George Millwood Wollongong, Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

2013-12-28 Thread George Millwood
Ridgy didge, mate, it's gunna be so schmick it'll be michael mouse! George Millwood Wollongong Australia -- 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for bike repair books?

2014-02-16 Thread George Millwood
I go with Sheldon's website and other forums on the web. The basics can be acquired in a night class. Here in the land of Oz, the bicycle association runs some workshops as do some bike shops. What has really elevated my wrenching to the point where I am now buying a work stand is a gaggle of

[RBW] Re: Failing Carbon at Reach the Beach

2014-05-20 Thread George Millwood
being manufactured with titanium mesh as the last lay up. Either that or it looks really cool and they can charge a lot more money for it. George Millwood Wollongong Australia where it is late Autumn which means that it only hit 22C on an overcast day., -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Wildflower Ramble!

2014-06-18 Thread George Millwood
I'm lying on the couch at home on a grey day. I have a grade three compression stocking on my left leg from toes to groin. This is because I have acquired a large deep vein thrombosis which extends from my ankle to above my knee, multiple pulmonary embolisms in my lungs and I've just

[RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

2014-06-23 Thread George Millwood
that state of mind, the rest will come in time. In the meantime welcome and make yourself at home. George Millwood Atlantis No 93 Wollongong NSW Australia where it's winter now and a miserable 15 Celsius today, it'll be Saturday before it's back up to 20 -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

2014-06-23 Thread George Millwood
Surely this is the sort of hair splitting that is anathema to this group.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Are you in need of a bolt tuning?

2014-08-09 Thread George Millwood
Some years back I was involved with a motorcycle racing team. When we needed to get the rider to focus on winning, the head mechanic would tell him we had just bolted some high tech wizardry to the bike and he was going to be so much faster. Transfixed by the thought that he had something the

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

2014-10-26 Thread George Millwood
. Now all I need is a black and tan bag to match the overall colour scheme. I'm using a Carradice green and tan but the green jars. George Millwood Wollongong, Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

2014-10-26 Thread George Millwood
Forgot to say that i wear Keen sandals since I ripped a big toenail off in the nature reserve and they are wonderful. I could wear sneakers and socks in winter but it never gets cold enough. Cheers George -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Best wishes to all for the new year

2014-12-31 Thread George Millwood
With you on this one, Patrick. I'm about to set out on a fine and sunny day (84*F) on my Rivved Specialised Shark Sport beach cruiser to cruise up and down the beaches of the Illawarra. Happy New Year to everyone and thanks for the blog. it often lifts my spirits on a grey day. George

[RBW] Re: Better with Bacon? Fat-Filled Reporting in the Sacramento Bee

2015-01-25 Thread George Millwood
Bacon Butty (sandwich) Heat 1 tbsp. butter in a 10 skillet over medium heat. Add 6 or more slices of back bacon and cook, turning once, until browned and crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and keep covered on a warmed plate. Halve some turkish bread, round bun, sourdough

[RBW] Re: QB Co-Sponsors Wee bit of healing!

2015-02-13 Thread George Millwood
speed on the cycle(psycho)path alongside the University and i come home dripping with sweat and feeling at peace with the world. After dinner, I catch the seven o'clock news and look at some poor raving nutter and think there but for the grace of a bicycle go I. George Millwood Atlantis No 93

[RBW] Re: What tires do you use for trail riding?

2015-01-25 Thread George Millwood
but I can't leave well enough alone That just about sums up half my existence. it resonates within me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Rivs and Disc Brakes

2015-05-09 Thread George Millwood
A disc brake will 'twist' the fork under heavy braking as the braking force is not symmetrical with the centre of the hub. Hence the Jones bike uses a truss fork. I cannot see any advantages for Rivendell in using disc brakes as it would invalidate a well worked and respected design

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-11 Thread George Millwood
, 2015 at 7:29:59 PM UTC-7, George Millwood wrote: Thank you, this has made my day. I'm not looking forward to Las Vegas so this will be my antidote. One further question, where is the second shop? Regards George Millwood On Thursday, 11 June 2015 10:23:16 UTC+10, drew wrote: yep. 2

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-10 Thread George Millwood
didn't know they operated a shop. That'll be the best part of a day well spent. I too have been an internet customer since '94 when i bought my first Brooks. George Millwood Wollongong Australia Atlantis No 93 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-10 Thread George Millwood
Thank you, this has made my day. I'm not looking forward to Las Vegas so this will be my antidote. One further question, where is the second shop? Regards George Millwood On Thursday, 11 June 2015 10:23:16 UTC+10, drew wrote: yep. 2 shops. go to both, as they have different sorts of things

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

2015-07-28 Thread George Millwood
I love watching the BORAF. Here in Oz, I have to sit up to 02:00 to watch the live broadcast on free to air.The scenery is fabulous, the photography is stunning and the peleton is a riot of colour and movement. What's not to like? This year there seemed to be some human frailty in the riders

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

2015-07-30 Thread George Millwood
The Dutch love bike racing but the country is awash with normal bikes. I have friends who live in Hilversum, a village outside of Amsterdam, and it is a real education to sit at a cafe in the shopping centre there and watch the horde of people turn up on normal bicycles to shop at the

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

2015-11-27 Thread George Millwood
Thanks for the story Leah, it gives all of us with recalcitrant spouses hope for the future! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-19 Thread George Millwood
Fare thee well, Patrick, it has been a pleasure. On Wednesday, 14 September 2016 09:04:44 UTC+10, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I’m going to be riding off a different direction. Thank you all on this > group — you have helped me tremendously as I’ve dived into wrenching and > fine tuning the my

[RBW] Re: Finding out how a Bike's Performance Changes with Changes to Components

2018-10-29 Thread George Millwood
I purchased a Cannondale touring bike some twenty years ago. I was dissatisfied with the set up of the bike and resorted to Rivendell to change the bars, seat post and saddle. After a lilltle while, I swapped out the stem, another set of bars, the bell and bought some pretty bottle cages.

[RBW] Re: Tool for fender stays

2020-04-28 Thread George Millwood
Thanks, just what I need and the same brand as my wife's favourite secateurs! On Wednesday, 29 April 2020 12:05:30 UTC+10, Ken Yokanovich wrote: > > I would recommend a Felco C7 cutter. Expensive, yes. Lifetime purchase: > great for cutting brake and derailleur cables, housing, spokes -- You

[RBW] Re: Tires and seat posts more important for comfort than frame material?

2020-08-23 Thread George Millwood
I bought an aluminium Cannondale Touring bike back in '98. It was an ST1000 from memeory. I found it uncomfortable. So I changed the seat, the stem (two or three times), the handlebars (three or four times) , the seat post, the pedals, the tyres, added mudguards (fenders), mudflaps and

[RBW] Re: PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

2020-06-30 Thread George Millwood
://www.gordonhillbikeframes.com/ or Geoff Duke in Northcote, Victoria https://gdukehandmadebicycles.com.au/ I know they're both on the other side but that has to be cheaper than overseas. George Millwood Wollongong, NSW where the last local builder now makes bespoke expresso machines! <ht

[RBW] Re: Who likes the original Atlantis?

2021-08-01 Thread George Millwood
I have 64cm Mark 1 frame (no 93), it is my favourite bike. I will never sell it On Sunday, 1 August 2021 at 05:51:26 UTC+10 dougP wrote: > Elisabeth: > > My wife has 47cm Atlantis & with 1.5" tires it has around 1/2" clearance > between the top of the tire & the bottom of the fork. It's an