Re: [RBW] Re: Little Big Ben first impressions

I have the lil' bens on my LHT - my rear wheel has a 24.5mm wide Alex Adventurer rim, and the lil' ben measures 38mm there and I have a Mavic Dyad on the front, a 24mm wide rim, and the lil' ben measures 38mm, maybe 38.5 there. To note, I recently switched to the lil' ben's from a set of 700x45

Re: [RBW] Anyone have recommendations for a good Electrolyte solution.

I've had a good experience with a variety of the Hammer nutrition products, including their Endurolyte product: http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/endurolytes.elt.html Yeah, I know there are plenty of homemade-type recipes out there, but this is one situation where I happily take a shortcut

Re: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area

College Park Bikes has posted some pics of the gathering last night: http://www.bike123.com/Grant%20Peterson%20slide%20show/ only of the discussion, none of your beautiful bikes pictured - it was nice to see the a good collection of Riv's together out in the wild though Is there a proper term

Re: [RBW] Un-racer advice needed

On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: What are you using in the rear? What terrain do you ride in? How fast to you go? 36/50 is sort of the new compact standard, which is still geared towards fast/sport riders. With my standard cassette (12x28), I tend to

Re: [RBW] B17/Imperial vs. B17N /Imperial saddles?

On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 12:22 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Do the N saddles (narrower versions for freer thigh movement, feel the same comfort and fit wise as the regular B17's (except for the more space for the thighs to move without rubbing the wings)? Basically, do they feel

Re: [RBW] Cambium texture question for Cambiumists

On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Is it easy to slide around on the saddle? Or do your shorts tend to stick onto that woven cloth textured saddle surface? Thus far, I've ridden on my cambium only while wearing moderately loose nylon shorts, not cycling

Re: [RBW] Thinking out loud: Sell the Rambouillet?

I've pondered a kickback hub quite a bit. I've built and sold too many single speed and fixed gear bikes, as much as I love their simplicity, the terrain around me just wants more than one gear. I've also had just about every other modern IGH, save for a rollhoff, and they were all heavy, each had

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne + Rock N' Roads + (woody) Fenders

On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Looks awesome! I'm always afraid of interrupted fenders because I want to keep junk out of the headset, but man, that's really pretty! Thanks. I felt the same, but know that I want to give these tires a go on some terrain

Re: [RBW] Re: New ACW mugs inspired by the orange...

My new ACW mug made it in to the office today. Should have commuted on the orange XOXO I suppose, to be matchy, but Riv content preserved with SH in the background, sporting its new ACW pin on the handlebar bag no less. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:27 PM, Philip Williamson

Re: [RBW] Re: New ACW mugs inspired by the orange...

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Thank you for the rapid shipping, Brad! What a fantastic wee cup. Here are my initial impressions/observations: -- Aeropress is too wide to sit (rest) solidly inside the mug, but the mug is wide enough that coffee can

Re: [RBW] Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:45 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be pushing the recommended max weight of a Bagman - anyone have experience with heavier loads on a Bagman support? That would be the easiest. Should add that I'd like to be able to easily get the support on/off, so

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: Bagman Expedition arrived today. I have a bag that'll work with it. Will give it a try with a moderate load and see. Other question: how much weight would be advisable on typical saddle loops (Brooks and SA specifically)

Re: [RBW] Standover on a 60cm Sam?

My second-hand double top-tube 60CM SH is approx. 34-5/8 inches / 88CM measured approx. center of top top tube, shod with Compass Barlow Pass tires. My PBH comes in somewhere between 90 and 91cm or approx. 35.5 so I don't have a lot of room for error in the standover department, but I never think

Re: [RBW] Re: CO in October

I've marked the dates on my calendar. I live in Silver Spring and would be happy to at least do an overnight, possibly further depending on family schedule and work workload around that time. I do fairly regular long day out-n-back rides on the CO via downtown Silver Spring - Georgetown Branch

[RBW] Re: Tubus Tara on a Sam Hillborne?

UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Tubus sells aluminum billet clamps for fork legs drilled and threaded for lowriders. The Touring Store dot com has them. On Sat, Jun 27, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Jeff Lesperance jeff.le...@gmail.com wrote: Prepping for an upcoming tour, I did a fully loaded day tour

Re: [RBW] +24H Overnight - Harper's Ferry on the Tandem

Congrats on the ride! I met up with your Burley's brother or sister on the CO on this past Friday. I rode out from my house in Silver Spring on Friday morning, down the Capital Crescent trail to the CO intersection at Fletcher's and biked up to Brunswick to meet and camp with family at the

Re: [RBW] Cambium VS. B-17 question

When riding B-17 and B-17n saddles, I do setup with a slight nose-up angle. I've done something similar with my Cambium C17 and C17 carved saddles, though maybe slightly less of an angle, closer to flat. Prior to moving to Cambium C17 saddles, the B17n was my saddle of choice for anything more

Re: [RBW] Re: Elephant National Park Explorer

Great looking bike and build. Those cowchippers look like a compelling design - where is the 46cm measured - across the top of the bar or at the flared ends of the drops? What size frame is that? On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 2:44 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Good to see that you're

Re: [RBW] FS: 5 (FIVE!) bikes or framesets available

Bill - I've been out of town, on a fully loaded bike tour on my Sam Hillborne across Pennsylvania, and returned to find your astounding email. I'm interested in giving your Homer or Bombadil a new happy home. If either are still available I'm interesting in making one of them a new resident of

Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

As a buyer on this and the iBob list, I put a fair amount of faith in the seller on the other side of the transaction to deliver, and I've yet to be disappointed. For small transactions, I reason that I may be sending money off into the ether, and it would not destroy me financially to lose money,

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam on tour

Yes, Tubus Cargo rear rack attaches via standard dropout eyelets and seatstay eyelets. On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 12:14 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Thanks Jeff. I love that Sam color. Irish green is what I call it.. What about the rear?

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I haven't purposely taken a slightly extended period of time to give thanks and comment on Chris' visit and great ride on the C, life jut managed to pick up at it's occasional breakneck pace as soon as I returned to reality. Some other folks who joined in part of the ride on day one, or the first

Re: [RBW] Sources for wood fenders, particularly bamboo

? > > The wooden fenders on the Dahon are obviously cheap relatives. But they > work, as I had occasion to discover after a recent SW downpour, when I rode > to the store through 3" deep puddles. You don't have to ride far to learn > how effective your fenders are. > > O

Re: [RBW] Re: Sources for wood fenders, particularly bamboo

Patrick - I'd recommend that you send a question to Cody via his website ( http://www.woodysfenders.com/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us), regarding your width and radius needs. I've bought 2 sets of fenders and 2 chop chort fenders, and 3 of the 4 purchases had some customization involved. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Sources for wood fenders, particularly bamboo

dware questions On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 7:47 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick - I'd recommend that you send a question to Cody via his website ( > http://www.woodysfenders.com/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us), > regarding your width and radius

[RBW] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

The copy on the page where these are for sale ( https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/26-inch/compass-26-x-2-3-rat-trap-pass/) contains the conflicting measurement info: Compass 26″ x 2.3″ Rat Trap Pass ... The Rat Trap Pass (26″ x 54mm) I also recall that actual measured width was reported to be

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I still have it on my calendar, and was thinking I'd be able to do the same as Tony, s24o. As I've already toured on my HIllborne, I think my new-to-me Hilsen will have to get the nod for the trip. On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > I'm still planning to

[RBW] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

I have the standard, not EL version of the RTP's, and I may have had them a bit higher pressure than what I'll eventually land at. I started with about 50 psi on the rear and 45 on the front. About halfway through my ~8 mile ride through a mostly urban area, I stopped and let a minimal, unmeasured

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60CM Blue Bombadil frame LIKE new

On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 4:53 PM, Jim M. wrote: > On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 1:09:22 PM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote: >> >> It was a wedding gift from >> my wife. >> > > Are you still married? Keep the one from your wife and sell the other. > > Yes, interested, but what

[RBW] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

this weekend and can report further findings. On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 10:15 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have the standard, not EL version of the RTP's, and I may have had them > a bit higher pressure than what I'll eventually land at. I started with &g

Re: [RBW] Confession! I bought a mountain bike

I'm not sure if this is any better, but I managed to buy one of your bikes, Bill, AND somehow the balance of bikes in my stable was thrown off with the introduction of the Hilsen, which resulted in me buying a mountain bike as well. I had some sound reasoning at the time, just don't ask me to

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I'll plan to meetup in Bethesda - I'll be rolling in from Silver Spring as well, so possibly see you on the way to Bethesda. Unless something else comes up, I'm planning on doing this as an s24o. On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 9:33 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > See you then! My plan

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Unless some crazy life things happen, I'll see you in Bethesda in the morning, I expect with my Hilsen. Weather is definitely looking to be good until Friday. As with Tony - I'm angling at S24O'ing it. [image: Inline image 1] On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 10:23 AM, Tony DeFilippo

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM, Scott Henry wrote: > Really, try the mentioned helmet topics. Which I cant stand wearing > by the way. > Or the merits of any bike with carbon? > > Other than the CR, this list is the most singularly minded. > Right, my mistake, I should have

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Can't we return to civil discourse over something we can all agree on, like proper helmet usage and requirements? On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 10:16 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > "The list isn't super welcoming with different opinions"? > > Not my experience.

Re: [RBW] Albastache vs moustache, haters, likers

On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 9:07 AM, clyde canter wrote: > Do you like the Albastache and not the moustache? > If so why? > > I tried moustache bars twice on a couple different bikes several years ago, and I tried to love them, I wanted to love them, but I could never get

Re: [RBW] Homer vs. Sam vs. Bleriot

I have a 60cm double-TT Sam and a 58cm AHH. At the moment, they're both setup fairly similarly: 9-speed Shimano mountain drivetrain, bar-end shifters, 46cm Nitto Noodle handlebars, Compass tires (38mm Barlow Pass for Sam, 42mm Babyshow Pass for Homer) and Nitto Tallux stems (80mm for Sam, 100mm

Re: [RBW] Homer vs. Sam vs. Bleriot

Picture taken with flash - not lights, they're reflective stickers. Some "spokees" stickers from funreflector.com, and some other shapes from elsewhere. Those are my commuting wheels and pending time of year, I'm commuting in the dark in the morning, evening, or both, so I like to add a fair

Re: [RBW] ACW store just got a big revamp and restock for all you Associated coffeeoutside types.

Got my loot today - the new patch and cafe mug are really great, and the enamel mug will trade duties with my gravel n' grind mug. Haven't tried on the cap yet as I just got home from my sweaty mid-Atlantic commute. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 'jinxed' via RBW Owners

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 5:02 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Dremel be damned. A hammer, my good man, and an expensive axe. > > Finally... a good reason to buy a Gransfors Bruk hatchet think they are useful for removing zip ties too? -- You received this message because you

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

What's the opinion on stainless still ties? [image: Inline image 1] I picked up a packet of these at the big box hardware store and used 'em to attach stuff to my bike, but not a basket, yet. On Thu, Jun 9, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Anton insisted on

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Cambium?

I'll be sending my Cambium C17 out to Joe. I'll ask when he's done with it, to make it available to Reed if he wants to try it, and so on and so forth. On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 12:12 PM, Justin August wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on Cambium?

I've raved about the Cambium C17 and C17 carved a few times, I'm pretty sure on this list, though possibly on iBob, or both. Recap: * With my favorite handlebar and positioning (Noodle, approx. at saddle height), B17 saddles were always slightly too wide for me, I settled on B17n (narrow) saddles

Re: [RBW] C17 or C17 Carved?

I have 3 C-17 carved and 1 regular C17, as well as a B-17n that I turned into a 'carved' model. I have the natural, slate and black C-17's. I have anywhere from a couple dozen up to a couple thousand miles on the Cambium saddles and have had no issues at all. I definitely much prefer the carved

Re: [RBW] C17 or C17 Carved?

Where else is there a significant failure rate being reported? Three reported failures on that other discussion on the iBob list, one first-hand and the other two second-hand, indicates a systemic problem? I tried searching for other reported failures and haven't found it as a topic in any other

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I think this is all a good reminder that you have to check your stuff every now ant then. Safety warnings and weight limits are just words on a page. There are things on our bikes that are worth inspecting every now and then, just for general wear and tear, where a large amount of wear and tear

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

I'll be there either on my Hillborne or Hilsen. I'm going to investigate biking up there from the DC Metro area or driving up ahead of time somewhere in the vicinity and doing an overnight or two on the bike, so I could be doing the official ride with touring kit. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Fri,

Re: [RBW] Re: Nomenclature

I'm happy to go $10 for 3 On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 6:17 PM, Zed Martinez wrote: > I think between generous donations and straight counts I have $88 people > will front then, not counting myself and Norman's part? I think we're good. > I'll let Norman know to pass it

Re: [RBW] Patches

I use a hot glue gun to glue 'em on, no follow-up stitching. Probably won't last forever but I haven't lost a patch to the outside world yet. On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Marc Irwin wrote: > I use shoe goo or some other silicone adhesive. Also put a couple > stitches

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

Keen Newport - I have a couple pairs of the leather variety. I wear them year round except for in the deep snow, which we don't get very often here in the DC Metro area. If it gets a bit cold I just throw varying levels of smartwool socks on, enduring the groans of my wife and daughters. I love my

Re: [RBW] P Porteur rack

Crank is White Industries Rear hub is Rohloff Tool rolls are Acorn On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > That is a very intriguing bike! -- very military looking, in a way, but in > a *good* way. Did you have the parts custom painted black? > > And what is

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Large Riv Romulus on Washington, DC Craigslist...

It's my bike - still available. I'm looking to make a local sale, so didn't push to advertise to the list, though you all found it regardless :) I'm not feeling desperate to sell it, but I guess if it hangs around without further interest locally I'll consider managing shipping to sell it. -Jeff

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Large Riv Romulus on Washington, DC Craigslist...

I'll get it out of town if need be. I kinda felt I deserved and appreciate the Rom, though slightly less than I appreciate my Hilsen and my Hillborne, and my wife does not appreciate the size of the current bike stable - I felt so accomplished to have whittled it down to 4 last year but somehow

Re: [RBW] Seeking advice (and WTB) front lowrider rack and panniers for canti Sam

I have experience with Ortlieb front and rear classic rollers as well as with Swift Industries panniers. I find that the Ortliebs are a great size for the front, and their mounting hardware is superior - mounting and removal can be done very easily and they hold firmly on the rack. If you like a

[RBW] Let's see your sage Sams

I tried squeezing the Rock n' Roads under my original longboard fenders, and I didn't have enough vertical clearance at the fork crown and front brake. Around the same time I had seen a blug post where they had cut and installed fenders on a Sam if I remember correctly for the same reason. I was

Re: [RBW] Let's see your sage Sams

I bought a well-loved Sam from a fellow list member a couple years back - I've kept it with 46cm noodles through a few changes - swapped the standard riv-ish drivetrain for Shimano mountain kit, and switched out the leather Brooks sadde for a Cambium, different fenders and tires here and there,

Re: [RBW] New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Satan himself has clearly designed the track end- derailleur-hangered rear on my Surly Troll. Mixed with fenders, racks and disc brakes it is highly functional and curse inducing. Be careful of the deal with the devil On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, Patrick Moore wrote: > Oh,

Re: [RBW] Handlebar Chronicles

And when the angle and reach aren't quite right for her riding style and anatomy Buy a separate bar and stem? Bar angle is not complex and minor angles do matter for some folks, same for reach. On Thursday, July 28, 2016, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Bill and Mark nailed it.

[RBW] FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b wheels and tires

For sale is my 58cm A Homer Hilsen that I picked up from fellow listmate Bill Lindsay in August of last year. He reported that he had bought this new from Riv in 11/2010, and I've owned it now for about a year. I'm selling it because the AHH is/was my holy grail bike and I was planning on buying a

Re: [RBW] WTB: 26" Wheelset

I have a front 26'er dyno wheel - built in the spring by Anthony at Long Leaf bikes that I didn't get a lot of miles on before I switched to disc brakes. I might have a rear wheel too but I'll have to go digging. The front is a Sanyo H27 dyno hub, 36h, black hub with Sun Rhyno Lite black rim with

Re: [RBW] Handlebar Chronicles

I would not invest in a bullmoose style of handlebar unless I was positive that the effective reach and angle were spot-on, so I vote B. IMHO bullmoose bars are a fashion upgrade once fit is fully sorted. I'm sure the Bosco Bullmoose is very forgiving in the reach department, but I know that many

Re: [RBW] WTT/WTB: Ergon Bio Cork Size large

GP or GC - I'm pretty sure I have a set of the GC1 model in my parts bin but I'm away from it for a few days before I could confirm. On Monday, July 25, 2016, Brian Campbell wrote: > Looking for a set of these in size large, non-grip shift. Let me know and > thanks! > >

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b wheels and tires

Compass and speedblend tires are spoken for as well as the tiagra/dyno wheelset. On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 7:56 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote: > For sale is my 58cm A Homer Hilsen that I picked up from fellow listmate > Bill Lindsay in August of last year.

Re: [RBW] Some recent Gravel & Grind Riv builds and a last plug for our Riv and B-stone owners Bunch Ride Sunday the 14th

Outstanding ride today! I'll give more of a report tomorrow when I recharge a bit, but the highlights are: good people, great pre-ride coffee, rad bikes, hot, awesome fire road ride with decent climbs/elevation, insanely hot, cool pond stop at the top of the climb, crazy fire road descent,

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b wheels and tires

the frameset. additional info and a link to pictures is included in my original message below -Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 11:47 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote: > Both wheelsets are now claimed (along with the Compass and speedblend > tires) >

Re: [RBW] First S24O, on the C Canal

Great story. I have two girls, 8 and 11 now, and started with them on a Surly Big Dummy with a Burly trailer connected, and worked them up to the sharing stoker duties on a Bike Friday family tandem. I've been planning on taking them on s240's on the C as well, and just did a solo overnight to

Re: [RBW] Anyone using this Ti lock? How you like it?

I bought a TiGr mini a couple months ago and it's a nice, lighter alternative to the Abus steel-o-flex ( https://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/Steel-O-Flex) that I otherwise carry around. It's a bit more fiddly to lock up compared to a mini u-lock or standard

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b wheels and tires

Both wheelsets are now claimed (along with the Compass and speedblend tires) On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 12:41 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote: > Compass and speedblend tires are spoken for as well as the tiagra/dyno > wheelset. > > On Sat, Jul 30, 201

Re: [RBW] AHH For Loaded Touring?

while doing so. -Jeff Lesperance Silver Spring, MD On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 8:44 PM, Hunter Ellis <hunterfryel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey guys--looking at a future dream bike, and since I'm dreaming, I might > as well dream. > > I want a Rivendell bike that I can use for touring,

Re: [RBW] Three under 50 mile Dirt Road loops from Frederick Maryland

Thanks - these look great! Are there spots around any of these routes that provide for safe/non-prohibited camping to turn them into an s24o? As it can be tough to wrangle a day of solo riding from my general family commitments, when I can I try to turn such events into overnight trips. If I could

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Hunq porteur options?

FWIW I have the 8-pack rack installed on my Surly Troll and it sits about 4 inches above the tire. The Troll certainly has different geometry than a Hunq, though it doesn't particularly like a lot of weight loaded on the 8-pack rack sitting that high. On Sunday, July 3, 2016, Keith Muller

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b tires and 26" dyno whell

On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 10:14 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com > wrote: > My AHH and the Col de la Vie and Kojak tires are still available. I'm > ready to move on and make a final decision on buying another Riv that will > fit me better sooner than later and though I c

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

I'm planning on driving up early from Silver Spring, MD, attempting to arrive at the starting location right around 7:00, with the intent of rolling out on the course shortly thereafter. I'll be riding my green Sam. On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 10:43 AM, kielsun wrote: > This is

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

3 hours for the drive, that would > have me getting up at 2 am and almost certainly falling asleep at the wheel > on the drive home after the ride - so we're coming up on Saturday morning. > We're going to meet at the Strasburg Railroad and do a 41 mile ride, then > meet for dinner that e

Re: [RBW] S24o Kit Evaluation

I just started hammock camping this past year with a Hennessy hammock, which is more of a suspended tent than a hammock, so I'm already carrying a fairly hefty shelter vs. your ultralight hammock. I've brought along my Thermarest pad all but once, and I never regretted having it, and the one time

Re: [RBW] Re: OMG! Egg misguidance from Rivendell

We go through up to 2 dozen boiled eggs a week in my household, a majority of that consumption is from me. I typically cook a dozen or so at a time, and go with the cold egg into cold water, bring to a boil and as soon as a boil is achieved, turn off the heat, cover and let stand for 9 - 10

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Planet Bike strut-compatible QRs

Patrick, I think there's a clear answer that has been right in front of us the entire time time for a new bike with mounts n's bosses n' stuff where you want 'em and need 'em! I'm here to help, and enable. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Sat, Jan 21, 2017 at 12:26 PM, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Your S24O tent recommendation

Diagonal space or asym desgin of the Hennessy hammock (and others I'm sure have this too), is the secret sauce to not getting bent up while sleeping. I put my thermarest pad in the hammock with me, and that helps flatten the bottom a bit more as well if I wiggle around a bit. I sleep comfortably

Re: [RBW] Your S24O tent recommendation

If you know you'll be in spots that will support a hammock, and allow it, I recommend a Hennessy Hammock https://hennessyhammock.com/ - which is really more like a suspended tent than a traditional hammock. I have an Explorer Deluxe Asym Zip model, and it's really changed camping for me - as I get

Re: [RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

Weather forecast is not getting any better for tomorrow on the route. I'm moving my status to questionable. I really don't mind riding in the rain on occasion but I'm not sure I'm keen to ride in predicted thunderstorms all day. On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 6:31 PM, Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b tires and 26" dyno whell

th DB14 silver spokes >> * silver brass nipples >> >> very low miles >> $100 + I'll split shipping via Bike Flights, OBO >> >> >> On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 10:14 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.le...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> My AHH and th

Re: [RBW] Re: Hub area bag/rack mounting hacks

d similar thoughts because they > got their bags back in stock and looky here: http://www.rivbike.com/ > product-p/baba1-gr.htm > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 2, 2016, at 2:29 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > My order from bikebagshop

[RBW] More Rosco v2's available

I was hemmin' and hawin' over buying into the Rosco v2 pre-order a couple of weeks ago and in a moment of clarity plunked down the cash - I think I may have gotten the last of the original intended nine framesets. I was poking around today and found that Riv found five more forks so theres an

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

I have a Giro Aspect and Giro Reverb - the former looks to have an exorbitant list price of $175 but I'm positive I didn't pay that much, my recollection is that my price was similar to the price of the Reverb, which was $60. I like these helmets because they don't have a super-racy profile, they

Re: [RBW] FS: 56cm Rivendell Glorius mixte

Agreed. I wish there was someone in my life for whom this would fit. Gorgeous bike and build and stellar price. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD On Sunday, September 18, 2016, Pondero wrote: > Major value deal. This won't last long. > > Chris Johnson > Sanger, Texas > > -- > You

Re: [RBW] Sam on gravel and brakes

I didn't mention brakes in my earlier comments, but I can say I've never felt that the Tektro 559's were unsatisfactory, even with the bike carrying a full tour load in on and off-road conditions. When I wear out the BG Rock n' Roads, which can happen quickly if you do a lot of paved riding, as

[RBW] Hub area bag/rack mounting hacks

I've finally procured a pair of hub area bags to go with my hub area rack - jumped on 'em as soon as olive green came back in stock, and I mounted them up with the included nylon strap. I'm struggling with wanting to improve the mounting solution in some way - it's not necessary, but I love trying

[RBW] Re: Hub area bag/rack mounting hacks

I have a set of Ortliebs and I think they have superior mounts. I was thinking I'd like to try to make something a bit better than just threading a strap through and around every time I want to instal or remove the bags, without buying Ortlieb kit. I went to the local small box hardware store and

[RBW] Re: Hub area bag/rack mounting hacks

I was specifically looking for solutions for the hub area bag/rack combo. I think the backabike bags have some similarity in that they also use nylon straps for attachment, and I'll comment on that a bit, but the hub area bags have a bottom pocket that slides into the bottom of the rack as the

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

I tend to agree that a bike trailer is a pretty darn good solution for your use case. If you do decide to go the pannier route, I have a spare set that I have not been putting to good use since I picked them up from a fellow listmate a little while back - they're Swift Industries waxed canvas

Re: [RBW] OT: best tablet or Kindle Fire alternative?

My daughters each have Acer Chrombooks and I think they a very capable machines. You are tied to a Google account for max functionality, but as a parent I like it as I set the girls up as 'supervised users' so they can't do much on the Internet without approval by me through a Google portal. I

[RBW] surly ogre vs riv hunq?

Both bikes would work in the "all-arounder" concept, and both will give you an underbiking experience pending how gnarly the single track and trails are that you may ride, but I'd suggest based on the options for disc brakes and various frame and fork gear mounting helpers, the Ogre will take you

Re: [RBW] surly ogre vs riv hunq?

Certainly agree. Tire size is in scope here along with front end geometry and I guess I'm thinking that the Ogre is closer to the Troll and Hillborne closer to the Hunq, but I could also be making an idiotic assumption, wouldn't be the first time. On Monday, October 3, 2016, David Stein

[RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

e_web> ​ On Saturday, October 29, 2016, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ack... I sold my Hilsen, not the Hillborne, dang Riv names. I've > progressed in building but not finished yet, though I expect it at least to > be rideable at some point this weekend. I'm stu

Re: [RBW] Rosco v2 has landed!

Ack... I sold my Hilsen, not the Hillborne, dang Riv names. I've progressed in building but not finished yet, though I expect it at least to be rideable at some point this weekend. I'm stuck on shifter selection at this point, options are: 1. Silver shifters on Paul thumbies 2. Silver shifters on

Re: [RBW] FREE goodwill gesture: A one-of-a-kind A. Homer Hilsen coffeemug

The gent who currently cares for your Hilsen, Chris, is on the list I believe. I gave it its first home away from home and sent it back to the left coast a few months back for Chris to have a turn. On Monday, November 7, 2016, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I used to own a 58cm 650B

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

I couldn't say yet as I only have an around the block roll on the wider rims. I have plans to get some miles in this weekend I I can report back then. On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 6:24 PM Eric Karnes wrote: > hi jeff- > > other than slight width differences, do the snoqualmie

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco v2 has landed!

As a follow-up to my problematic wide tires on narrow rims postulation, I acquired some XT/Mavic A319 wheels for Rosco today, adding ~5mm of rim width over the Open Pros, and did some measuring. I just posted for informational purposes on the iBob list, though I'll share here for the few of you

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nitto noodles, lugged seatpost, tires etc...

My link might not have worked, this one should: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6fp2AmAnZgmLTl6enp0eHpTa0k?usp=sharing On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 9:29 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote: > Cross-posted on i-bob > > After just building up my new Rosco

[RBW] For sale: Nitto noodles, lugged seatpost, tires etc...

Cross-posted on i-bob After just building up my new Rosco v2, I'm feeling stability in the bike stable, so have a round of parts dispersal to embark upon - most things just need a home that's not mine and I think I priced accordingly - all prices are shipped and are all negotiable. I may be able

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