[RBW] Re: Boiled Wool

2013-04-14 Thread pam
Have you looked at the Ibex Merino Coppi Cycling Hat? It has flaps. I love mine. I would return it rather than risk ruining good wool. On Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:09:16 PM UTC-4, john wrote: I just received my Randi Jo Fabs Burgundy winter cap. I'd been looking for a good wool cycling

[RBW] Re: Who steals a bike rack from Rivendell?!?!

2013-04-19 Thread pam
There was one stolen from a local restaurant - same deal. I guess the scrap metal guys are pretty desperate. Most of the scrap guys just push shopping carts. Unbelievable. On Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:21:00 AM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: Just saw this. Pretty pissed. It was an awesome

[RBW] Re: beautiful rivendell fs

2012-03-19 Thread pam
Beautiful bike!!! If I rode a road bike and didn't have a Rivendell already. I'd buy this. That bike deserves to be ridden. But it is a work of art too. This is a great bike. Thank you for sharing the pictures. On Mar 18, 2:19 pm, Jack Stone jst...@westernwedge.com wrote: rbw_o_bunch, I

[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy

2012-03-27 Thread pam
Beautiful. I have the light blue one and love it. I have ridden it constantly since I got it last May and have over 2500 miles on it already. Get fenders if you want to ride in the rain. On Mar 25, 11:01 pm, Jamie nouveauw...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

2012-03-28 Thread pam
I'm short - just 5 ft and I ride a Betty Foy. You can't frames for sale because I can't ever imagine selling mine and I imagine others can't either. These are forever bikes. On Mar 27, 8:22 pm, murphyjrfk murphyj...@gmail.com wrote: it's certainly off topic. i'm short--i say average--but my

[RBW] New chain skipping

2012-04-15 Thread pam
I just got a new chain after LBS told me the old one was worn out. The new one occasionally skips. The old one never did. What's the problem? -- 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] Re: New chain skipping

2012-04-16 Thread pam
noticed the skipping in the smallest cog. Can the cog just be replaced or the whole thing? I'll look at the cog and try to see. On Apr 15, 8:39 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Pam, I'd maybe take a look at your cogs and chainrings (if you haven't replaced those too

[RBW] Re: New chain skipping

2012-04-17 Thread pam
this kind of thing before just remember to go slow and make small adjustments or else you will have it back at the LBS paying them to do it.  The late great Sheldon Brown has a few articles on the net about it. On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 11:26 AM, pam pamelamurra...@gmail.com wrote: More

[RBW] Re: Friction Shifting and Riding Tips?

2012-04-18 Thread pam
Which one is the shifter bolt? If I ask the LBS will they know which one it is? I do have the Silver shifters. It is a 8 speed. It only skips occasionally - twice in 14 miles. It's more an annoyance since there are no squeaks or rattles otherwise. Thanks, Pam On Apr 17, 8:07 pm, Jim Thill

[RBW] Small Betty

2012-04-18 Thread pam
Just wondering if anyone has an old Betty that you don't want. My daughter likes mine so much that she wants one. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Bleriot

2012-04-18 Thread pam
I'd buy it if it was my size. I'm short. I have a 47 cm Betty. On Mar 27, 8:06 pm, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote: My Bleriot is just not getting ridden enough and the poor guy is hanging on a hook all day.  I am the original owner and purchased directly from QBP when I worked at a shop.  

[RBW] Re: Friction Shifters issue

2012-04-29 Thread pam
This happens occasionally on mine too. I just tighten it and it's fine. I thought that's the way they work. I'll be taking it in for a tuneup and have them looked at. It only happens once every few months and I just tighten a slight bit. I thought they just worked themselves loose over time.

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-06-28 Thread pam
I know someone with an Atlantis and they love theirs. I have a Betty Foy and wouldn't ride anything else. You won't be sorry for that price. As for the paint, Grant calls that beausage (rhymes with usage). The frame is probably usually that amount by itself. On Wednesday, June 27, 2012

[RBW] Re: What do you use for saddle/seatpost security on your Rivendell?

2012-09-19 Thread pam
I use an old Gap bag with the drawstring. I pull the string taut so that it doesn't fly off - which is why I don't use old grocery bag. I intentionally do not want to look like I have a great saddle and buy a saddle cover. I think the thief will go to the bike with the nice saddle cover.

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-19 Thread pam
I like the 02 jacket. I like the one with the hood. My old one got stolen out of my pannier then I got a North Face jacket with DWR but I sweat too much and I'm just wet from the inside even with pit zips. Now I'm going to wear my husband's 02 jacket. Light, cheap and it works. On

[RBW] Re: Anyone got anything bad to say about your Schwalbe Marathon with Green Guards?

2012-10-03 Thread pam
I have the Marathon Supremes and I love them. Never have had a problem with them. I've been about 4800 miles and they're good. I've had slow tires on a different bike, but these aren't slow. You'll love them. I'll buy another set when these wear out. On Tuesday, October 2, 2012 5:52:15 PM

[RBW] Re: What A Great Looking Old Bike!

2012-10-03 Thread pam
I get that all the time on my Betty Foy that's a little over a year old. Ok, she does have almost 5000 miles on her and some beausage but most people are referring to the style not the condition. I don't mind because I don't want anyone to think about stealing her and I like that it's not as

[RBW] Long Road Home nearing DC

2012-10-03 Thread pam
I just wanted to share this group with y'all. I hope it's ok to share this on this forum. From the website : http://longroadhomeproject.com/ This summer, five U.S. veterans will bicycle across our great nation to heal their

[RBW] Re: lights

2012-10-17 Thread pam
I have the MiNewt 600. I tried a Cateye then the Princeton EOS but neither were bright enough. Oddly, since I ride in semi lit areas, the dimmer lights did nothing and I needed a brighter light to see where I'm going. It's the contrast of bright soccer field lights but I'm on the path that's

[RBW] Re: albatross bar cockpit set up opinons

2012-10-30 Thread pam
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IKLL7NE0vXk/UI_inXMgBZI/ADI/fMohcTJmC28/s1600/IMG_0041.JPG This is a picture of my bike on the right and my daughter's bike on the left. She's left handed and I'm right handed so we have bells on opposite sides. She has twist shifters because

[RBW] Re: Cygolite mounting questions

2012-11-15 Thread pam
I have a Paul Gino Mount and the Nob and neither worked for me. I have fenders and 1 1/2 in? wide tires so the light beam is half way on the tire when I try to mount the light on the fork. So I just put the light back on the handlebars. I have the Nite Rider MiNewt 600 rechargeable light.

Re: [RBW] Keeping your neck warm

2012-12-04 Thread pam
I have the Riv neck gaiter with possum. It's light and really warm. Give it a try. On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 4:57:57 AM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote: +1 for Aaron's plug for the Smartwool neck gaitor. The Blair item conjures this burned-in image: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqLG7bVA-dk

[RBW] Re: Grips on Albatross bars.

2012-12-26 Thread pam
By the way, I have over 5000 miles on mine and they still look good. I have shellaced them a time or two. It only takes a second and it keeps them clean. On Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:41:44 AM UTC-5, pam wrote: I have cork and twine. Love it. On Sunday, December 23, 2012 8:55:17 PM

[RBW] Re: [GoneRiding] For Sale: 57.5cm 1993 Bridgestone RB-1/7

2013-01-03 Thread pam
That's one pretty bike. I wish it fit me. I have a 47 Betty so I think it's too big. PBH is 73, saddle height s/b about 63 but I still think it's too big. I don't know how these things work. I just asked Riv what size and the Betty is perfect. Let me know if you think I may be able to

[RBW] Re: Calling All Mixte Rivsters!

2013-01-07 Thread pam
I can't say enough about my Betty. I love it. I love everything about it. It's such a good ride and can do everything. There's a grey as well as blue now. I have albatross bars, bar end shifters, Brooks saddle, fenders, rack. I ride it every day every where. On Sunday, January 6, 2013

[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-01-23 Thread pam
I only have one bike and it's a Betty Foy. I ride her everywhere all the time. It's my primary transportation, fun and exercise all in one. I could do light touring which I hope to do someday. On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9:48:04 PM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote: Suppose the title says it all.

[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-07-06 Thread pam
I only have one bike my Betty Foy. I got it May 2011 and I've ridden it just about every day since. I use it for everything. I won't win any races - I did a couple of alleycats on it but I have a good time. I have over 7000 miles on it. And loving it. On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9:48:04

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-07-06 Thread pam
This is OT but I'm planning a trip to San Fran and would like to rent a bike. Would you know a shop I can call? The SFBP is on the first Fri. Have you ever ridden in it? On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:53:02 AM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-07-07 Thread pam
Thanks for the tips. This is most helpful. I'll see what I rent. By the way, what do you ride? I ride a Betty Foy. She's great! On Sunday, July 7, 2013 3:32:26 AM UTC-4, Evan wrote: Pam: You might call these shops. They are country-bike-friendly. If they can't rent you a bike

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

2013-08-13 Thread pam
If Keven recommended it, it will be right. I have a 47 so imagine how small mine is. It's the smallest size they made in the past and don't make it anymore. I have 26 in wheels. Small, indeed. Yours are probably 700? My daughter has a 50 w/650 wheels. On Thursday, August 8, 2013

[RBW] Re: WTB: 47cm Betty Foy or other Rivish ride

2013-08-19 Thread pam
Get the Betty. I have a 47 and my daughter has a 50 but I can ride that one too since it's a mixte. Either one will work. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 5:58:59 PM UTC-4, cbone97 wrote: Just thought I'd check in case anyone might have one they've considered parting with. My Sam is on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas the German Mirror

2013-08-29 Thread pam
That's how I have mine too. I don't screw it on quite so tight so I adjust it as needed with my index finger as I need to. And I want it to give if it's knocked so it won't break off. I have bar end shifters so it's about in the same place. Play with the tilt to get the view you want. It's

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-09-21 Thread pam
I have the Grip Kings and ride in Vibram Five Fingers - have for the past 4 years - probably over 10,000 miles. I had the sneaker pedals. I think for barefoot the sneaker pedals would be slightly better. I've tried riding barefoot with Grip Kings but need a thin sole to really push down hard

[RBW] NAHBS Riv bike get together

2014-03-03 Thread pam
NAHBS (North Am Handmade Bike Show) will be in Charlotte, NC March 14-16th. Would anyone be interested in getting together for a ride? Maybe Thursday after the show so you can get acclimated to the area. Anybody coming to Charlotte? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm A Homer Hilsen

2014-03-03 Thread pam
Is this still for sale? On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:51 PM UTC-5, Jim Bailey wrote: OK, After valued input on the I-bob list I've decided to sell my 57cm Hilsen as a frame or full bike - your choice. Serious interested parties can contact me at off-list. Thanks, Jim in

[RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

2015-03-09 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm biased. I have a Betty and love it. I only have one bike and I can do everything on this bike. Keep what you ride the most and love the most. All are great but all need to be ridden to be enjoyed. Maybe offer a couple for sell and see which one sells. Keep the Betty for sure. You'll

[RBW] Re: My friend Pam writes about her first S24O experience

2015-06-07 Thread Pam Bikes
Thanks for posting the write up David. I've been intrigued with a S24O ever since I read about them on the Riv site. And I finally found people to make the trip with me. They were campers and I'm not but that's the beauty of the S24O. We could all go and be good with it. Cycling Savvy

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

2015-06-24 Thread Pam Bikes
Thank you for the post. I'm so glad you found it. What a great story. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 9:44:32 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: FANTASTIC, Mark!!! On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Will waller@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Well now that you have it back... put

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe tubes...tighten those presta valve cores!

2016-03-23 Thread Pam Bikes
This happened to me too. I use a jelly jar with water in it to see if the valve core is leaking. Quick and easy and don't have to remove anything. I've noticed after repeatedly checking tire pressure over time, the valve cores slowly loosen a little and there is a small leak. So out comes

[RBW] Re: WTB: 60cm-ish Cheviot / Yves Gomez (complete)

2018-04-15 Thread Pam Bikes
My husband has one. Have you found one? On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 6:51:57 PM UTC-4, Nathan W wrote: > > I would love to hear from anyone who may be interested in parting with a > large-ish Cheviot or Yves Gomez. This would be for my old man, who in > retirement is looking to ease back

[RBW] Re: FS(probably) 50cm Rivendell Cheviot - $2000 shipped

2018-04-15 Thread Pam Bikes
What size tires? I think they are 650bs. Or are they 26 in? On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 12:56:03 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > Starting it at $2000 > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/14767344@N07/33731902494/in/dateposted-public/ > > I'd rather not ship it with the basket since it takes up so

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

2019-01-21 Thread Pam Bikes
I'd love to do an East Coast Riv ride in the South East - Charlotte, NC. Anybody else? On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9:11:32 AM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Hey Folks: > > > > Opening a new post on the RBW 25 'tis a gathering. I'd love to attend the > west coast 'moot, but it's too

Re: [RBW] Stuff stolen from bike

2018-12-01 Thread Pam Bikes
was recovered. On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8:33:05 PM UTC-5, Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon wrote: > > Pam, where do you live? Here in Eugene, which seems to be the bike > pilfering capitol of North America, bikes get picked clean in about 5 > minutes of inattention. It's about twice

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

2018-12-01 Thread Pam Bikes
My goal is to ride my bike more than I drive. Last year I drove about 1986 miles on my car and rode 5000 miles. I'll hit 5,000 again as I'm just 100 miles away which I'll ride in a week. On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:49:05 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Steve Palincsar shared some

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Bags

2018-12-04 Thread Pam Bikes
I'd like the banana sack. Let me know if this email is the same for Paypal and what shipping will be to 28205. Thanks Pam On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:51:09 PM UTC-5, Tim Bantham wrote: > > Hello Rivendell Friends, > > I have *four* Sackville Bags up for sale. Price does

[RBW] Dyno wiring weatherproofing

2018-12-04 Thread Pam Bikes
I have a dyno hub and a USB Werks that I use to capture my power generated during the day. I like to leave the wires on but they have gotten corroded. Any way to weatherproof them? Internal USB connection is rusted thus charging is not reliable. Ideally I'd like an inline switch. Long

[RBW] Re: wheel build suggestions

2018-11-22 Thread Pam Bikes
I got the VO Grand Cru hub and Sun rims with the Sapim spokes. Runs nice. I have the Shutter Precision hub on the front. May get the Phil Wood hub next time. H comes highly recommended as well. Sun rims w/marathon supremes were tough to mount. The Velocity rims were much easier to mount

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders wear for wind-stopping hats for helmet-less winter riding?

2018-11-22 Thread Pam Bikes
I have 3 hats for different temps. One is an Alpaca hat with earflaps thinnish. Very warm. 2nd is Ibex Coppi Merino cycling cap with ear flaps. 3rd is a fleece lined nylon running cap again with ear flaps. Key is that my Nutcase helmet has the spindial to easily adjust to various

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

2018-11-22 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm also thankful for the bags and triangle. I have them on my Betty Foy. And I love the John's Irish straps. I can strap anything and carry anything on my bike. And my bike takes me everywhere I need to go. On Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 8:42:51 AM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Tektro CR720 Spring

2018-11-20 Thread Pam Bikes
I have a spring but not sure which one. This is the one that came off the rear brake. The one on the front brake broke. On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 10:41:17 AM UTC-5, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Anyone have a spare left handed spring for a set of Tektro CR720s in their > parts bin? I

[RBW] Re: Tektro CR720 Spring

2018-11-26 Thread Pam Bikes
Not from me. I had the wrong kind. He has canti brakes I think. On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9:21:41 PM UTC-5, Howard Ramsay wrote: > > were you able to acquire the springs, please? > > On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2:22:54 PM UTC-6, Dave Grossman wrote: >> >> Thanks Howard thats not a

[RBW] Stuff stolen from bike

2018-11-26 Thread Pam Bikes
I've been riding for 12 years and for the first time ever having parked my bike in various cities all over, someone stole my helmet, went through my bags and stole a little bag w/my patch kit and my multitool. They didn't steal lots of other stuff. I carry everything. But I guess I may start

[RBW] Re: A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

2018-12-28 Thread Pam Bikes
Thank you for this story. The bike community is great like this. How wonderful that you can capture it in a story. Not sure where you are but if you come to Charlotte, NC I'll host you for a Cycling Savvy course. I'm an instructor. Charlotte is a great city to ride in. You are a bike

[RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-02-27 Thread Pam Bikes
Great event! I'm not sure I can commit since I have so much going on in Charlotte. This will be the start of our BikeCharlotte event and I'll be introducing Bike Benefits Bingo, Tour de Sabor, and more events. If anyone is nearby, let me know. Thank you for planning this. I'd like to do

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville Backabike Olive Rear Bags - Old Style

2019-03-21 Thread Pam Bikes
Did you find them? On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 3:17:32 PM UTC-4, Keith Muller wrote: > > Hey all, > > Another long shot here, but we'll give it a try. I am looking for the > older style Sackville Backabike Rear Bags. These are the ones that have > the two eyelets for the strap you use

[RBW] Re: In praise of Silver Shifters

2019-05-08 Thread Pam Bikes
If you still have them, I'll buy them as a back up. On Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9:25:31 AM UTC-4, William! wrote: > > Maybe I got a bad set? I had terrible ghost shifting problems from mine! > After several years of fiddling with other things to try to fix I replaced > them with Dura Ace dt

[RBW] Front Fender needed SKS P55

2020-01-25 Thread Pam Bikes
I ran over a stick today and it broke my fromt fender. Breakaway struts saved the day. No crash, no broken spokes. Bike is rideable but front fender broke. I've had these since 2011 and have about 45,000 miles on them. I'd like the older fender without the plastic flap on the end. Too

[RBW] Re: long shot: looking to test ride a 60cm Cheviot in the DC area

2019-12-26 Thread Pam Bikes
If you want to ride a Cheviot, I'm in Charlotte and have a 55 and a 60. Try both and see which is better. Email me as I'm not on here much. On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 8:18:20 AM UTC-5, Tom Wyland wrote: > > This thread is super helpful to me as I have been looking for a used >

[RBW] Re: Anyone else a paranoid mechanic?

2020-12-17 Thread Pam Bikes
In additon to all of the above, I like to put a little bit of air in the new tube prior to putting it in so that it doesn't get twisted. Just enough to hold its shape. Don't screw on the locking nut too much if you use them, it'll stress the valve stem. Take your time and sit down and be

[RBW] Re: Inspiring Riv Riders: Pamela Murray

2020-12-17 Thread Pam Bikes
. As all rides on a Riv are. If you come to Charlotte, I will ride with you. On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 4:58:11 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Well, if you’re gonna be like Pam you better get a physical first - that’s > a pretty optimistic mileage goal! We might ju

Re: [RBW] Re: 19-year old Riv

2020-12-17 Thread Pam Bikes
Pristine! How do you keep it so new looking? Most people think mine is vintage b/c it has so much beausage. On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 7:51:36 PM UTC-5 James Valiensi wrote: > Yes my math was bad. I ordered the frame Aug 2002 and it was delivered Feb > 2003. > I requested the front

[RBW] ISO front SKS fender for 26 in wheels

2020-12-16 Thread Pam Bikes
Wanted to see if anyone might have a front fender for a 26 in wheel. They're the P55s. I'd like the older ones without the rubber mudguard on the end. I'd rather put on a leather mudflap. I'll take that one off. And I find the clearance is tight and it's hard to not get it to rub. I have

Re: [RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

2021-05-16 Thread Pam Bikes
I have to confess to pampering my Hillborne. Any nicks to the paint get >> touched up pretty quickly and I avoid riding it in the rain, thought that >> is pretty easy to do in SoCal. >> >> >> On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 6:15:08 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville Sacks are a good deal

2021-05-06 Thread Pam Bikes
I got some grey back a bike bags. The bungee is hard to do on a large rack/wheelsize but doable on my 26 in wheel w/rack. I still had to pull hard to cinch the buckle. It's easy to take off but harder to put on. Bags are great. They swallow so much stuff! On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr. = N+Zero

2021-05-06 Thread Pam Bikes
Congrats on the bike! Great set up. You will need more gearing and a rack someday b/c you are going to love it so much you'll want to ride it everywhere. Rivs ride so well. Start saving up for the fenders, rack, front derailleur and another chainring. I started out riding my Betty about

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

2021-05-17 Thread Pam Bikes
:40 AM UTC-4 johnny@gmail.com wrote: > Beautiful bike and I disagree about your wordpress skills. Fun stuff. > > On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 9:05:03 AM UTC-7 benjami...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Great write up! >> >> On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pa

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot questions

2021-05-14 Thread Pam Bikes
I have a 50 cm Betty - basically the same as the Cheviot. I have a 47 cm Betty and know that I have 1 1/2 in wide tires and fenders with sidepulls. The 50 has sidepulls and the same size tire and I'm sure I can put fenders on it but haven't. Let me know if you want me to measure it. I'm in

[RBW] My Betty Foy after 10 years

2021-05-15 Thread Pam Bikes
I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of beausage. I'm terrible at Wordpress and not sure how to format it so it's cobbled together but I did put all the pictures there and some fun facts. I love my bike. It's the one thing I use everyday and enjoy riding it still.

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

2021-05-15 Thread Pam Bikes
bikes. > > On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: > >> I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of >> beausage. >> I'm terrible at Wordpress and not sure how to format it so it's cobbled >> together but I did put all the pictures t

[RBW] Re: Charlotte, NC Riv Ride

2021-05-15 Thread Pam Bikes
, May 15, 2021 at 4:43:21 PM UTC-4 Artaud wrote: > Yes! I'm in Greensboro and would happily make the drive south. > Le samedi 15 mai 2021 à 15:41:50 UTC-4, RichS a écrit : > >> Pam, >> >> What an impressive fleet of step-over Rivs. Nicely portrayed too. Good >> f

[RBW] Cycling Savvy Greensboro

2021-05-15 Thread Pam Bikes
I'll be in Greensboro, NC teaching Cycling Savvy with my Betty Foy June 5th. If anyone is nearby, y'all should come join me. I've never thought to post here but I'd love to have some Rivs in my course. I usually teach in m home city of Charlotte, NC but occasionally travel to teach with

[RBW] Re: Charlotte, NC Riv Ride

2021-05-20 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm planning the ride for Sun at 2 on June 27th. Start location will be the Plaza Midwood libary at 1623 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 (on the corner of Plaza/Central Ave.). Please save the date and come ride. On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:05:26 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Another >10year old Rivendell

2021-05-19 Thread Pam Bikes
I love all the bikes getting ridden. I think it's glorious to share them for all to see and appreciate. I visited a friend today and was admiring his blue Rambouillet. What a beautiful head badge. I could stare at Rivs all day. On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:21:41 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

2021-05-19 Thread Pam Bikes
n next month for that meet-up, you betcha. > > paul > takoma park, md. > > On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 8:16:04 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote: > >> That is the best looking Riv I have ever seen. >> >> On Tuesday, 18 May 2021 at 02:55:16 UTC+8 JAS wrote: >> >>> >

[RBW] Re: Need Platypus tire advice

2021-05-16 Thread Pam Bikes
I have the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes and love them. I ride daily on them and get 12,000 miles without a flat. I change them before I have any problem. I'm on my 4th set. This is the only tire I've ridden so I don't know about the others but I loved the performance so far. On Tuesday, May

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

2021-05-16 Thread Pam Bikes
:36 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote: > You use your bike the way we all should (if weather permitted). Good to > remember the nicks and scratches. A well used bike. > > On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: > >> I wanted to share pictures of a Riv aft

[RBW] Re: Seat bag security

2021-05-25 Thread Pam Bikes
I've never had anyone steal my bags or stuff out of my bike anywhere I've ever parked it - except once. I was at Target on Black Friday and I think some kids stole my stuff - helmet, multitool, tire levers. I've parked all over but mostly for short amount of time while I'm in a store or

[RBW] Re: Platy front derailleur with Riv wide-low double (39x28)?

2021-05-25 Thread Pam Bikes
I have an older derailleur I got from the used bin at our Recyclery bike shop. Most old school derailleurs will work for friction. I don't even know the name of it. It's all metal. The newer derailleurs are sized for different tubing and it had a plastic shim that did not hold. Where are

Re: [RBW] Re: Intro from Pittsburgh

2021-05-25 Thread Pam Bikes
Beautiful bikes! A little OT but I wish someone would collect all these photos and print them on playing cards. I love staring at Rivs and how everyone sets them up. Love to look at all the configurations of bags, racks, lights, saddles, bars. I'm not from there but my friend lived there

[RBW] Re: Which Riv. mixte has the shortest chainstays?

2021-06-02 Thread Pam Bikes
I have a 47 cm and 50 cm Betty. I can measure them if you tell me where to start/stop. On Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 3:44:59 PM UTC-4 Jim M. wrote: > Matthew just posted this Wilbury, in case you didn't see it: > https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/d/new-york-52cm- >

[RBW] Re: WTB - Platypus or Cheviot 50cm or 55cm

2021-06-03 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm not looking to sell mine but I do have a 50 Betty (daughter's bike) and a 55 Cheviot that you are welcome to come ride to help you figure out which one fits better. I'm in Charlotte, NC. If you're nearby, please stop by. We can all ride a Riv. I'd love to ride with y'all. On Thursday,

[RBW] WTT 700 c Wheel for a wheel w/dyno

2021-03-23 Thread Pam Bikes
I have a 60 cm Cheviot that I moved the lights to another bike so I have a wheel w/Shimano dyno hub but no lights. Before I buy lights for it, would someone want to trade a wheel w/out dyno? Price would be for the dyno and shipping for a trade. If anyone is interested, I'll take pictures.

[RBW] Re: Most Traveled Rivendell? Pamela Murray’s Betty Foy: 51,845 Miles

2021-03-23 Thread Pam Bikes
. > > Her Betty Foy mileage (oh she keeps track!) is an astounding 51,845 miles. > > I told her I had to start a thread and find out if anyone can beat that. > So: has anyone got a Rivendell with more miles than Pam? > > Even if you can’t beat her, if you have a Riv with an impressive l

[RBW] Re: Dave Moulton's blog worth a look today

2021-03-23 Thread Pam Bikes
Thanks for posting. Good read. On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:01:13 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > I guess not too many on this list read a blog by a retired builder of > racing frames, but Moulton has a fund of basic wisdom in his very old age. > He's not a wise man, but he's a practical

[RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

2021-03-23 Thread Pam Bikes
I rode the Monarchs for a while but the bearings wore out and instead of rebuilding them I swapped them for cheap platforms like the ones from the Clems. I think they are grippier than the Monarchs (not as pretty and the bearings aren't as smooth). Not a guy so I wear Five Fingers in the

[RBW] Re: NC (Charlotte) Riv ride and S24O gear

2021-08-26 Thread Pam Bikes
Updated link for the route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37289801 On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 12:44:52 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: > I'd like to finally get around to doing a Riv ride Sun Sept 5th Labor Day > weekend. It'll be a long, slow ride and I'll bring along my S24O

[RBW] Re: Lost Sackville HappiSack Corroplast

2021-08-25 Thread Pam Bikes
The signs on the side of the road are usually coroplast. Use one of those if it's not being used anymore - think an event that has past... Reuse and it's free. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11:35:47 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Seems like you’ve got your necessary

[RBW] NC (Charlotte) Riv ride and S24O gear

2021-08-25 Thread Pam Bikes
I'd like to finally get around to doing a Riv ride Sun Sept 5th Labor Day weekend. It'll be a long, slow ride and I'll bring along my S24O set up in case anyone would like to see it. I'd like to see other people's gear as well. I love to get ideas from other people. I'm thinking about 40

[RBW] Re: Large pedals, thumbs up

2021-11-17 Thread Pam Bikes
I have some VP thin gripsters that are great and grippy but a friend warned me they'll "eat your shoes". I looked and he was right. I wear thin soled barefoot shoes like Five Fingers and Xero. So I switched to the plastic flats like Riv uses and I like them. I've had the steel pins eat my

[RBW] Re: Weird (Silver bar end/friction/Shimano 9sp) shifting issue

2021-11-17 Thread Pam Bikes
Your cables are just getting broken in which is normal and as others have said, just tighten the D ring. And not too tight. You'll know. Just loosen or tighten to your liking. Just think if it as a old radio knob where you dial in the station. It'll feel and sound right. I have another

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Timeline - it's happening!

2021-11-27 Thread Pam Bikes
I love the drawing. Please keep it in the digital version. I connect better w/handwritten, hand drawn. More comprehensible to me. On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 7:19:52 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote: > Yeah good point about the Soma, if I'm going to mention Heron by the same > logic that

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68 Saddles IN STOCK

2021-11-14 Thread Pam Bikes
I looked at it briefly. I have the B68S w/the shorter nose so I think this is the one w/out the S - longer nose. Keep me posted if you see a B68S. Thanks, Pam On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 5:44:39 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Thanks Laing! > -Kai > > On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa video

2021-11-12 Thread Pam Bikes
https://www.fireboxstove.com/ I have the Gen2 nano in stainless and love it. Beware watching the videos. You'll want one. Don't watch them if you may be tempted. But they are super practical - just like Rivs. If it's just me, this is what I use instead of my Weber. And sticks are

[RBW] Philly Bike Expo 2021

2021-10-27 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm presenting and leading a ride in Philly. Please all come and bring your Rivs. I'm bringing my Betty on the train. The ride is Sat at 7:30 near Girard/Kelly. https://phillybikeexpo.com/unracer-roll-to-pbe21/ The presentation is Sun at 1:30. I hope to see lots of Rivs in Philly. Here's

[RBW] Re: Philly Bike Expo 2021

2021-10-28 Thread Pam Bikes
Roberta wrote: >>> >>>> I will be there for both your ride (unless it's raining too hard ) and >>>> at the show both days, including your session. I’m looking forward to >>>> meeting you and others from the board. Perhaps we could all meet at noo

[RBW] Re: Philly Bike Expo 2021

2021-11-04 Thread Pam Bikes
wheel shirt and will have my > shop sack slung over my shoulder. > > Hope to meet up with the ROB members when I'm there, > JohnS > > On Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 5:55:46 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Filled with envy. Enjoy! >> >> On Wed

[RBW] Re: Philly Bike Expo 2021

2021-11-03 Thread Pam Bikes
288 4801) and email. If someone would like to take charge on this, please do. Sun - I'll be presenting at 1:30. Please come see me and my Betty. I hope to see y'all there. On Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 1:37:41 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: > I'm presenting and leading a ride in Phi

Re: [RBW] 8-speed, 12-34 cassette

2021-11-01 Thread Pam Bikes
I've been buying the 11-32 Shimano and SRAM. I think the gearing is slightly better on the SRAM. I like an 11. 32 seems to be sufficient. Look at the gearing calculators on Sheldon Brown.com On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:03:40 AM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote: > There is a 13-34 7 speed

[RBW] Re: continuing to ride desire

2022-01-05 Thread Pam Bikes
I'm in Charlotte, NC and ride daily. Today was 56F and sunny. Some cooler days but there's usually a warm day not too far away. I'm on Warm Showers if you want to come here and I have a Cheviot in the garage for you to ride. Or Southwest and American fly your bike as a normal bag fee if

[RBW] Riding everywhwere article

2022-03-09 Thread Pam Bikes
Here's an article you may enjoy. My Betty can do it all - ably. Try it on your bike. https://ui.charlotte.edu/story/heres-how-pam-murray-lives-car-free-charlotte -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

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