Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Decaleur

2024-01-06 Thread Takashi
Hi Ron, I'm not in need of a decaleur right now, but that Mercian is so beautiful! (It's no secret that I'm partial to wooden fenders.) Takashi 2024年1月6日土曜日 13:17:52 UTC+9 Ron Mc: > Thanks again, Steve - this is my longest-term bike, and the baseline for > measuremen

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

2022-11-26 Thread Takashi
Masa, Congrats on your new bike! I'm looking forward to hearing from you about how the bike feels. Takashi -- 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, se

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-01 Thread Takashi
were able to ride. I assume that winter in Wisconsin is very harsh. Your photo, like Nick's, makes me think that it was very quiet. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-02 Thread Takashi
your bike looks very different in two photos. Both look great, but especially beautiful in the morning (evening?) light! Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-02 Thread Takashi
Matti, that's a nice LHT, and visiting a coast in winter is something special. Please post picture of your Sam when you build it up! Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-06 Thread Takashi
Day! Paul's and Eric's photos make me wonder - doesn't Virginia have much snowfall? Takashi -- 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

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-08 Thread Takashi
ere there is little snowfall don't have infrastructure to handle snow. Two inches of snow turns Tokyo into a chaos. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-01-10 Thread Takashi
t collapsed car! I agree that riding a closed road is pleasant. Takashi -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-24 Thread Takashi
Thank you Bill. I'm looking forward to your photos of France. Takashi -- 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

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-30 Thread Takashi
ugh it seems counter intuitive. Takashi -- 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 view

Re: [RBW] Riv Ride: Chicago Lakefront Trail Recap

2023-09-01 Thread Takashi
Great video and writeup as always, Leah! It's a great thing that we have such a great storyteller in this group so that members who couldn't join the ride still can enjoy your post. Thank you for sharing. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Riv-rafting

2024-05-11 Thread Takashi
Wow, John, that looks like a lot of fun. Looking at beautiful scenery from the river must be a very different experience from cycling. I too am looking forward to seeing more of your photos! Takashi 2024年5月11日土曜日 3:44:37 UTC+9 John Rinker: > Hey Wes, I'll look forward to seeing photos

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

2024-05-14 Thread Takashi
Thank you all for nice comments. Diana, tires are Schwalbe Thunder Burt 29 x 2.1. John, I believe that, with less humidity, you can take equally (or more) gorgeous stars photo in Arizona, can't you? Takashi 2024年5月14日火曜日 0:41:30 UTC+9 eric...@gmail.com: > Wow, the sky > > On

[RBW] Re: Photos from last weekend's overnighter

2024-05-17 Thread Takashi
Minh, I had an inflatable pad in the saddle bag. https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=14008&p_id=1124667 Takashi 2024年5月16日木曜日 22:56:14 UTC+9 Minh: > great pics, looks like fun! is there a sleeping pad somewhere in that > gear? that's the one item i'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-08 Thread Takashi
photos as always! Monochrome image highlights interesting patterns of tree shadows. Will, although there are no snow in the photo, it surely looks like a very cold day! Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Signing up for Scary Things: Intro to Bike Mechanics

2023-02-20 Thread Takashi
Now I'm expecting, in the near future, seeing "Ask Leah Anything About Your Bike Problems" thread in this forum. Takashi 2023年2月20日月曜日 7:49:57 UTC+9 eric...@gmail.com: Good for you, Leah! Enjoy the wrenches :) On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 1:06:29 PM UTC-5 J J wrote: Great s

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-27 Thread Takashi
e mere grocery rides joyous, don't they? Russel, I agree with Rich that your bike looks great. Now I'm thinking about which of my bike I should use green bartapes and yellow cables... Eric, so there are two airfields nearby? I seldom have chance to look at airplanes up close, that must

Re: [RBW] Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-03-21 Thread Takashi
o with studded tires sounds like a good idea. Eric, that must have been a very nice ride despite headwinds. Both photos are beautiful. I don't think we'll have any more snow this season. Like Ted says, maybe time to start a Spring Photo thread? Takashi -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Sharing your winter ride photos northern hemisphere Spring 2023

2023-04-14 Thread Takashi
Ted, I like the color of your Fuji. Beautiful. Eric, your photos make me feel that I just HAVE to go ride coming weekend. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Tech question: Rene Herse pulley-style brake yoke -- what am I doing wrong?

2024-09-05 Thread Takashi
blem since then. Takashi 2024年9月5日木曜日 21:32:31 UTC+9 wboe...@gmail.com: > I have tried the Dia Compe version of these anchors and found no benefit. > I switched to standard fixed yokes. Also lighter weight and much less > fiddly. > > Will > > On Thursday, September 5,

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms Season!

2020-04-15 Thread Takashi
Beautiful. Tirebiter, Steven, and Roberta, Glad to know that you are enjoying this thread. Cherry blossoms are already falling here, but then peach blossoms are in full bloom. I think I can take pictures of them next weekend. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms Season!

2020-04-20 Thread Takashi
wrong link? Takashi -- 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 view this discussion on the w

[RBW] Re: MKS Bear Trap Pedals?

2020-05-24 Thread Takashi
Blue Lug's blog says that they are new products from MKS, and says "Come to the store to see them." So I think you will have to wait a while until they are listed on their online store. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

[RBW] Re: Center pull/Herse Brake Help

2020-05-30 Thread Takashi
ake mounts brazed on your Homer? Takashi -- 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 view th

[RBW] Re: Lowrider racks on MIT Atlantis?

2020-06-06 Thread Takashi
Nitto and Blue Lug are developing new lowrider racks. Their Instagram post says that new racks will be announced soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDVw4oDCW8/ Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell handlebard rando bag (forgot the name)

2020-06-08 Thread Takashi
I think it's Sackville BarSack that you're looking for. And sorry, I'll NEVER let go of the one I have. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: Was the Hunqapillar designed for Albatross bars?

2020-07-13 Thread Takashi
r? This is the hardest decision you'll make, because every option makes sense." I remembered these words well because I read this page over and over when I was contemplating which model I should buy. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Yakushima Island, SW Japan

2021-04-04 Thread Takashi
erhaps you have heard of a famous quote from a novel by Fumiko Hayashi which says "They say that it rains 35 days a month in Yakushima." Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Riding in rain - Why not?

2021-06-20 Thread Takashi
Thanks for the APPROVal, Bill. The bridge is a Momosuke Bridge completed in 1922. http://www.town.nagiso.nagano.jp/kankou/en/midokoro/nagiso/midokoro_34.html#06 Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Riding in rain - Why not?

2021-06-21 Thread Takashi
all area around my knees was uncovered and was a bit wet. Cleverhood's cheaper poncho is way shorter than Grundens (about 110cm), so you will need to wear rain pants, I think. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&qu

[RBW] Re: [Repainted] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route

2022-01-16 Thread Takashi
Congrats on your "new" Bombadil! The frame color looks very cool, especially on the terrain you're riding. You wrote about Rene Herse taillight in another post; did you have a frame builder drill a hole on your frame? Takashi -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-15 Thread Takashi
nce. Thank you about fenders. I bought them from Woody's Fenders (https://www.woodysfenders.com/default.asp). Takashi -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-18 Thread Takashi
Thank you Jason! Around here, peach blossoms were already falling by the time I took the last photo. It's raining now, so I think they'll be mostly gone by tomorrow. Cherry blossoms have not bloomed yet in Canada, I think? Enjoy your cherries on your gorgeous RIv! Takashi -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-20 Thread Takashi
Thank you Kate. I'm pretty sure that New Jersey is also a beautiful place! Takashi -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-22 Thread Takashi
rd of cherry trees blooming like that. Takashi -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-26 Thread Takashi
Thank you Bob. I am dreaming of Riv riders gathering and riding in Japan someday. That should be fun! Patrick, that's a good idea, though I also am too lazy to do such work! Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&

Re: [RBW] Introducing the Charlie H Gallop Protovelo

2022-05-03 Thread Takashi
Thank you for the review Jason. Now that I read the review I'm interested in Charlie, though I can't justify buying another bike. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: 10 years of Rivendell on my Homer Hilsen

2022-05-12 Thread Takashi
Ouch! Glad to know that you and your bike frame were OK. I don't regret buying Hunqapillar at all, but am curious as to how it was if I bought a Homer. Maybe climbing a long ascent is a bit easier? Wishing you many more happy kilometers for the next 10 years! Takashi -- You received

[RBW] Re: Overnighter Photos

2022-05-13 Thread Takashi
Thank you Eric! The log worked better than I thought, but I should be careful not to forget tripod next time. Takashi -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: Overnighter Photos

2022-05-14 Thread Takashi
very beautiful route, but the most beautiful river around here, in my opinion, is Kakizore River. https://flic.kr/p/2iPXo4p https://flic.kr/p/p1Fzrk Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Overnighter Photos

2022-05-14 Thread Takashi
Thank you Brendon! I'm lucky that I can visit these places easily. Takashi -- 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] Re: Ride Report: Izu Oshima- Gojira's Keep

2022-05-28 Thread Takashi
Oh, I remember reading Blue Lug Blog about trip to Izu Oshima. The island surely looks like a 'must ride' place. Your description and photos make me want to visit there. Thank you for sharing! Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &q

[RBW] Re: Sayonara Japan: A Farewell Tour

2022-07-25 Thread Takashi
So sad that I didn't have chance to meet you John. I hope to have a ride together next time you come to Japan. Oh, and thank you for another great ride report and photos! I've visited Shikoku once, and I agree about thickness of the air there. Takashi -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

2021-01-01 Thread Takashi
Hi Jason, The last time you posted pictures of your ride they looked like quasi-monochrome, and this time they're colorful again. Both look great! Your bombadil, complete with fenders, looks quite at home in the woods. Takashi 2021年1月1日金曜日 13:18:35 UTC+9 Jason Fuller: > Got up to s

[RBW] Re: Electric bicycles (Was: Copenhagen wheel)

2021-01-15 Thread Takashi
lator, and it did a good translation. Takashi -- 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 view

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

2021-02-13 Thread Takashi
lead to a rice paddy, so I assume it was a private path excavated by the owner of the rice paddy. https://flic.kr/p/iTB6m4 Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

2021-02-13 Thread Takashi
and socks, just in case. I didn't need socks, but used the gloves. Takashi -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Autumn Is My Favorite Season

2021-11-03 Thread Takashi
Thank you Joel. It's Nagano in Japan. Takashi -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Autumn Is My Favorite Season

2021-11-05 Thread Takashi
John, riding that route must have been a real workout. And yes, I also would like to ride with you in near future! Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa video

2021-11-11 Thread Takashi
Eric, that's a very nice looking Appaloosa, and the area you're riding is a really lovely place! Takashi -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: Japan?

2013-08-26 Thread Takashi
n you will visit? Takashi 2013年8月24日土曜日 15時07分16秒 UTC+9 Christopher Chen: > > Any Riv'ers in Japan or with touring experience they'd like to share? I've > been thinking about going for some time now. > > cc > > -- > "I want the kind of six pack you

[RBW] Re: Wooden Fenders for Atlantis - photos / suggestions

2013-10-14 Thread Takashi
them in person, but photos of them look nice. http://creativeopenings.com/andersonwoodfenders.html Takashi -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: new tires for my Hunqapillar: 2.1x29 Maxxis Crossmark

2013-10-14 Thread Takashi
'm looking forward to them. Takashi -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

2013-10-25 Thread Takashi
I took self-portrait when it was raining: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/9436523720/in/set-72157629584056500 Takashi 2013年3月29日金曜日 9時41分47秒 UTC+9 Michael: > > We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. > > Post some pics of yourself on your Rivendell.

[RBW] Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread Takashi
s/77318553@N08/sets/72157636969829694/ Takashi -- 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: Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-28 Thread Takashi
evation is high mostly. So I guess that Nagano is equivalent to Colorado State in USA, maybe? Takashi 2013年10月27日日曜日 23時28分24秒 UTC+9 Michael Hechmer: > > Beautiful, but for those of us who are geographically challenged, could > you let us know exactly where nagano is? > > Michael > &

[RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

2014-02-13 Thread Takashi
with fender stays, so I had to move stays to somewhere else. Takashi 2014年2月12日水曜日 7時17分35秒 UTC+9 Michael: > > Was wondering. > Also, do metal fenders pretty much align themselves since they don't bend? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-03-02 Thread Takashi
79205/ Thank you Patrick! Takashi 2014年1月28日火曜日 7時14分55秒 UTC+9 Deacon Patrick: > > To follow up, I just received the 2.25" Smart Sams and they fit just fine > on my original clearances Hunqapillar (rated to 55mm vs. 58 for the new > green ones) -- at least they look fine to my unt

[RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

2014-04-07 Thread Takashi
/parts/dia-compe-cable-adjuster-for-gc202-and-dc204-levers.html If you buy Gran Compe 202 levers, they are equipped with above adjusters, so you don't need to buy additional parts. Good luck! Takashi 2014年4月7日月曜日 4時23分37秒 UTC+9 Deacon Patrick: > > I am assessing if this is a job I can

[RBW] Re: What does rollerblading in slow motion have to do with Rivendell and riding?

2014-04-07 Thread Takashi
ations with Seth only via internet, I miss Seth very much. I hope that you are getting over your sadness. Takashi -- 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: What's involved switching to road levers?

2014-04-07 Thread Takashi
Oh, they are not Dia-Compe. It seems that they don't require special ferrules, but I am not sure. Sorry. Takashi 2014年4月7日月曜日 22時02分49秒 UTC+9 Deacon Patrick: > > I am unsure, Takashi. Here are photos: > > > <https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-e3d22g6jtRs/U0Khorm8xNI/

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

2016-05-16 Thread Takashi
Congratulations on your new Sam! Not my bike, but there are good pics of Sam in Blue Lug (a Riv dealer shop in Japan) website: https://bluelug.com/contents/rivendell/sam-hillborne-complete.php Scroll down to see gallery. Not many Sage Sams, though. Takashi -- You received this message because

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

2016-07-21 Thread Takashi
Congratulations on your first S24O! Enjoyed reading your report very much. Takashi -- 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

[RBW] Re: Weird handlebar idea

2020-07-30 Thread Takashi
Put TWO handlebars on your bike, and you can have whatever position you like! https://sheldonbrown.com/org/thorn-index.html Takashi Zack Medow wrote: > > Ok so for me the perfect road handlebar would allow me to run drop bar > break levers in the typical way for “endurance” riding,

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar As "True" Mountain Bike?

2013-12-07 Thread Takashi
e's a picture of my truemountainbikeified Hunq: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/8121255228/ Takashi 2013年12月5日木曜日 22時43分18秒 UTC+9 Brian Campbell: > > I was wondering if anyone was using their Hunq as a "true" mountain bike? > By which, I mean, no racks, fenders or ba

[RBW] Re: Down tube friction shfiters and 9-cog cassettes

2014-02-05 Thread Takashi
I use Gran Compe downtube friction (ratchet) shifters with Shimano XT 10-speed cog. So far I have not noticed any problems with them. It's my only bike with friction shifters, so I don't know whether it's good or bad compared to fewer speed cogs. Takashi 2014年2月5日水曜日 14時33

[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

2014-02-07 Thread Takashi
My Hunqapillar with albatross: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/8160613734/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/8740525489/in/photostream/ Albatross bars being inconspicuous amid colorfulness and relentlessness of Mother Nature. Takashi 2014年2月7日金曜日 8時42分55秒 UTC+9

[RBW] Re: Nitto NR-20?

2014-08-18 Thread Takashi
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lz8T7PNM2TA/U_HyAq5b7oI/AAs/e1Vi4FQsaVY/s1600/img021.jpg> The rear rack in this photo is not exactly the same one (I think it's made by Toei, not Nitto), but you get idea of how it looks when it's mounted on a bike. Takashi 2014年8

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous

2014-08-25 Thread Takashi
more. Also, descending not-so-bumpy roads is more fun with upright bars. Bullmoose is much comfortable than I assumed. I bought it for relatively short, rough-terrain rides. I haven't done really long rides with it, but I think I can do them. Takashi 2014年8月25日月曜日 4時44分58秒 UTC+9 Avery Wilso

[RBW] Re: final test: help size up a hunq

2014-09-10 Thread Takashi
My PBH is 85cm, and I have 54cm Hunq. I am not in my house today; I can post some more details, along with pictures, a few days later. Takashi 2014年9月9日火曜日 3時56分44秒 UTC+9 Mobile Bill: > Ok, your comments on this site and Jared at Riv have just about talked me > into dropping my mone

[RBW] Re: final test: help size up a hunq

2014-09-11 Thread Takashi
found rideable trail on my way, both Bullmoose and Albatross bars worked fine. Good luck! Takashi 2014年9月9日火曜日 3時56分44秒 UTC+9 Mobile Bill: > > Ok, your comments on this site and Jared at Riv have just about talked me > into dropping my money on a Hunquapillar rather than trying to res

[RBW] Re: RCW Custom Ride Report

2014-05-07 Thread Takashi
Great! Your writeup makes me grin, too. As for rear rack, it seems like your bike can be equipped with Nitto R-14 Top Rack. Or maybe Mark's Rack: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/12453146505/ You might need longer stays (Riv sells them). Good luck! Takashi -- You received

[RBW] Re: Atlantis s24p shakedown ride

2014-06-17 Thread Takashi
front fork-end. I have a same rack, and I first mounted it on higher eyelet like you do, and then moved it to lower eyelet. It looked like a small change, but I could handle the bike lot better. Takashi 2014年6月17日火曜日 0時00分50秒 UTC+9 Mark Reimer: > > Over a wet, dreary, mosquito infested week

[RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

2014-06-17 Thread Takashi
I was riding my Hunq on Sunday when I (and my Hunq) encountered a Japanese serow. Then I recalled the "wild animal" thread and thougt I'd reactivate it after one-year gap. https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/14434595845/ Takashi 2013年6月3日月曜日 3時17分00秒 UTC+9 Michael: &g

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Takashi
unnecessary. Noodle's backsweep makes me comfortable. Takashi 2014年7月10日木曜日 10時31分53秒 UTC+9 Bob Cook: > > Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage > this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling Iowa for > Homer

[RBW] Re: Riv 20 + Entmoot Pre-Event Photos

2014-07-13 Thread Takashi
Too bad that you had to leave early, but at least you showed up and met great people! I'm dreaming of visiting USA and joining you Rivsters someday... Takashi 2014年7月13日日曜日 14時01分47秒 UTC+9 cyclot...@gmail.com: > > With HUGE regret I had to leave the Bay Area before the festivi

[RBW] Re: Virtual Entmoot Ride Reports

2014-07-13 Thread Takashi
room. Well, rain-wet sceneries were beautiful, so not everything was bad. Here are my photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/sets/72157645250656040/ Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: NITTO spare tire cage

2014-07-18 Thread Takashi
7;t know if they still make this bag. (I looked at their website but couldn't find it) Takashi 2014年7月17日木曜日 11時08分17秒 UTC+9 ted: > > I have one. It is, as others have noted, intended to hold tubulars. I use > mine to hold a spare tube, tire levers and patch kit in a home made bag

[RBW] Re: Tuning Brake Squeal

2014-08-01 Thread Takashi
k and sounds she makes by hitting spokes with a pair of pliers. Takashi -- 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

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack weight limit

2014-08-03 Thread Takashi
The paper which came with the racks says "5kg / 11 lbs x 2" Takashi -- 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-o

[RBW] Introduction

2013-04-25 Thread Takashi
ently though, since I am not a native speaker of English, and I have to work hard to read/write in English. Photos of my Hunqapillar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/sets/72157629584056500/ Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-04-26 Thread Takashi
Thank you all for warm welcome. In Japan, places of various climate, various landscape, various manners and customs, etc. are packed in relatively small area. Also, there is a railroad network that covers most of the country. So you can go ride in various beautiful & interesting places pretty eas

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-05-01 Thread Takashi
Thank you all for warm welcome! Larry, If you mean the silver shiny one, it's made by Meqix. http://www.meqix.com.tw/product_list.php?id=9 I won't recommend it though; it was broken after I used it a few times. Takashi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Packing a bike for train/bus travel

2013-05-01 Thread Takashi
t; video. (Starting at 22:00) http://vimeo.com/57271334 Takashi -- 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

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-05-23 Thread Takashi
ng in hilly Shikoku with fully-loaded STRIDA! If you love touring and love your bike, you can do just about anything. 2013年5月23日木曜日 18時59分06秒 UTC+9 frenchosa: > > Takashi, > > Nice photos and bike. I live in Osaka and I love touring. I have 5 > days free next week and I&#x

[RBW] Re: Rocky Point Rd ramble.

2013-05-27 Thread Takashi
Sounds like a very pleasant ride. Thanks for sharing! Takashi 2013年5月27日月曜日 5時58分32秒 UTC+9 Mike: > > Woke up early this morning and headed out with Rocky Point Rd on my mind. > After a stop for coffee in St Johns I headed across the bridge and onto Hwy > 30 for some miles (10?

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-05-31 Thread Takashi
ike to know details about your way-longer-than24o, if that happens. Be sure to post photos! :-) Takashi 2013年5月31日金曜日 8時28分57秒 UTC+9 jphil...@me.com: > > Thanks everyone for the welcome! > > Some weekends, when I can't stand the wait any longer, I drive over to Riv > from Berke

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar (drop-bar mountain bike/commuter rig)

2013-06-17 Thread Takashi
Looks great! Enjoy! Takashi 2013年6月18日火曜日 0時06分27秒 UTC+9 Shoji Takahashi: > > Hi All, > What a great Fathers' Day weekend-- I got to build up my new-to-me > Hunqapillar. Many parts are from RBW Listers-- thanks so much for the > parts, ideas, suggestions. > > He

[RBW] Re: 29er tires for a Hunqapillar

2013-07-04 Thread Takashi
I use Rock 'n Road, and they are great. When I want fatter ones, I use Maxxis CrossMark. http://www.maxxis.com/Bicycle/Mountain/CrossMark.aspx They are very good on gravel roads and hard-pack trails, and not bad on paved road. Takashi 2013年7月4日木曜日 23時56分18秒 UTC+9 Christian: > >

[RBW] Re: 10 Bikes - could you do it?

2013-07-05 Thread Takashi
Patrick (Deacon), I'm expecting that you get 10 Hunqapillars in 10 different colors. :) Takashi 2013年7月6日土曜日 7時30分19秒 UTC+9 Deacon Patrick: > > I could not. Anything more than my Hunqapillar would seem frivolous to me > for what my riding needs are. That's why I went t

Re: [RBW] Re: July twenty-fifth, year of our Lob, two thousand and thirteen, BLUG

2013-07-28 Thread Takashi
Utilizing axes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/sets/72157634822989565/ 2013年7月27日土曜日 16時02分05秒 UTC+9 cyclot...@gmail.com: > > Found a hatchet in the woods yesterday: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/9375100502/ > > Providence I say! > > On 7/26/13, Tom Virgil > wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

2014-12-06 Thread Takashi
I bought a pair of Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro for my Hunqapillar: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/sets/72157641749379205/ I am struggling to install fenders on this bike. Clearances are small, so I have to file off here and there. Takashi 2014年12月2日火曜日 11時13分47秒 UTC+9 Tony DeFilippo

[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2014-12-19 Thread Takashi
i=B00BGBRZZK&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0VTW9SXT6TAS0SYK429H Takashi 2014年12月20日土曜日 11時33分17秒 UTC+9 drew beckmeyer: > > ok, i feel like this is going to end with me missing something obvious. i > just got the cx-70 brakes to avoid having to deflate/squeeze my 700x50 > ti

[RBW] Re: Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-19 Thread Takashi
Honjo makes this small thing that lets you mount rear fender on a bike without threaded rear brake bridge: http://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/Honjo-Fender-Attatchment-Pivot-for-Narrow-Space-2291p23812.htm Takashi 2014年12月20日土曜日 8時21分31秒 UTC+9 ted: > > Sometimes rear brake b

[RBW] Re: Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-20 Thread Takashi
er) : 5mm thickness : 8mm height : 14mm jeffrey, That's a clever idea! Takashi 2014年12月20日土曜日 21時36分33秒 UTC+9 jeffrey kane: > > You can avoid the special order issue by substituting a typical fender > draruma (eyelet bolt) for the same purpose. Granted, that Honjo piece is >

[RBW] Re: HUNQAPILLAR tire clearance experience, a subsequent design curiosity & belated NEW BIKE DAY!

2015-02-04 Thread Takashi
x27;t remember where I read it. Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/sets/72157641749379205/ Takashi 2015年2月4日水曜日 2時31分58秒 UTC+9 Ant Ritchey: > > Hello Riv folk & Hunq tribe. > > Ant in Portland, here. Happy to say I'm the most excited owner of the >

Re: [RBW] Re: HUNQAPILLAR tire clearance experience, a subsequent design curiosity & belated NEW BIKE DAY!

2015-02-05 Thread Takashi
Jim, I live in Nagano Prefecture. Not as cold as in Hokkaido, but cold enough to keep most cyclists in their houses. Takashi 2015年2月5日木曜日 7時51分07秒 UTC+9 Jim Bronson: > > Wow that's beautiful Takashi. Are you on the Hokkaido Island/Province > (not sure what the proper name is!

[RBW] Re: Winter Welcome Wagon [Share Your Pics]

2015-02-08 Thread Takashi
from front fender, and also cut the rear fender into two. I am pretty much satisfied with the result, but maybe I will have to ride slow at first to make sure that it's safe to ride with knobby tires and fenders. Takashi 2014年12月2日火曜日 11時13分47秒 UTC+9 Tony DeFilippo: > > Share some pi

[RBW] Re: Tires for my Hunq

2015-10-08 Thread Takashi
e) on pavement. They seem to roll well both on- and off-pavement. Some on-line reviews say that they are vulnerable, some say durable. I have yet to judge their durability. Takashi 2015年10月8日木曜日 9時38分49秒 UTC+9 Daniel Jackson: > > I will ride 85% dirt roads, 15% paved with my Hunq in nort

[RBW] Re: Best rear support rack for med sadlesack?

2015-10-14 Thread Takashi
to seatstays. https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/15501647352/ Takashi 2015年10月14日水曜日 7時12分16秒 UTC+9 Daniel Jackson: > > This is for use on a Hunq. > > Was thinking about Mark's but may be too short? > Anybody have any experience with this rack > <http://store.somafab.

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