[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

Of Yves? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5ZopW_HXthgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To un

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

Any speculation on the relationship of this bike to the "Fat tire, super duty tourer"??? due this summer? Couldn't be the same bike, could it? Fat tire? - yes. Super duty? - maybe with more braze-ons. Tourer? - this is where it seems unlikely unless extended cruising is the new touring... I'd b

[RBW] First RBW visit

Happy New Year, Jim! Will try to stop by your shop next time I am in Mpls. Cheers, -- Forrest (Iowa City) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

Cruiser bikes with long reach back handlebars are all over the place in LA and New England beach communities. As for no front derailer, check out, among others, JeffJones mountain bike site. 1by set ups are very common among off roaders. If someone can ride the Sierras without a front derailer

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

Happy New Year. Boy am I jealous... Jim T, you are a TROOPER!! The weather here in Central NJ today, while not quite awful, is certainly below par... Temps above freezing, so no firm snow-ride on the trails (which is what usually makes NJ tolerable in the winter)... And yet there's enough slo

[RBW] Re: WTT - fat tires for chubby

Philip; why not the Kwests? I'm running those on my S1 and I really like them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SxHYKW1zmMUJ. To po

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:32:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca Pictures won't be a problem Manny, but why in the world would you want a taco from OR when you live in CA? How about some fried chicken on a waffle from the Cackalack's Chick

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

Hope you guys have a great time on your ride today. We're doing some kind of Riv ride here in Portland, OR. Right now it's foggy but I have a feeling it's going to burn off and we'll have a sunny cold day here. I've been sick for the past couple of days but there's no way I'm letting that stop m

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

Ha! Took me a moment with your custom -- thanks for the laugh. Happy new year everyone! On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:10 PM, iamkeith wrote: > I think that maybe I'M the target market! Now that I know what the > mystery bike is all about, it's giving me serious pause. I just > finished paying f

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

"Keep inspiring us!" -René Ditto, Manny. You're a man ahead of his years. Great quote from the kids! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

The longer wheelbase for a touring machine would be handy but the absence of a front deraileur would not. When you are old,fat and carrying additional baggage a 22x32x44 with a wide cassette is a necessityeven if you are not doing loaded touring. The area I live is not Kansas and while the

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

- Forgetting spoons and eating oatmeal with beaf jerky. Love it! And a great set of photos too. Now off to the PDX NYD ride! --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.go

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle "breathes" ... sort of.

Judging by my chilly buns this morning, they might breathe a little too well! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Ow0JdIUub68J. To post

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

If you guys follow @rivbike on Instagram, you can check out Keven's almost-built Appaloosa along with lots of other great photos. Their account is pretty new but they update with a fair amount of regularity. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: WTT - fat tires for chubby

The urge for something new and sexy? Speaking of which, I see Soma has Speedblends in stock... If anyone needs the single 650B Marathon, they can have it for the cost of shipping. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 7:18:57 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

Thanks for the heads up, Scot. This is them: http://in.5thvillage.com/u/rivbike/ On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Scot Brooks wrote: > If you guys follow @rivbike on Instagram, you can check out Keven's > almost-built Appaloosa along with lots of other great photos. Their account > is pretty ne

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

Keven calls them "long bikes". I like it. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:06:47 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the heads up, Scot. This is them: > http://in.5thvillage.com/u/rivbike/ > > > On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Scot Brooks > > wrote: > >> If you guys follow @rivbik

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

that green Hunqa on instagram with the drop bars is "to die for". ~mike On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:06:47 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Thanks for the heads up, Scot. This is them: > http://in.5thvillage.com/u/rivbike/ > > > On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Scot Brooks > > wrote:

[RBW] New Year's Day Ride

A great day to ride around Seattle.30 miles around the Magnolia Bluff. Pictures prove it happened http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/8335915138/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this di

[RBW] Re: New Year's Day Ride

> > Nice Bleriot, BTW. Thanks for sharing pics! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5lEddMpyD9gJ. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

> > Whoa!?!?! > At first glance when the instagram came up I saw "60% off all bikes". Then I saw it was another company, not Riv. Wouldn't that be cool if Riv had a 60% off sale for 10 minutes on any given day, and you happened to hit it just right? -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

> > @ Jim: > I thought you had a site with trip pics. > Robert Barr's post above mentioned following your trip thru pics. > > Happy New Year Jim! Sounds like you are having a blast!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To v

[RBW] New Year's Day in the Napa Valley 2013

My Riv Road and I spent part of the day in the Napa Valley. Here are a few photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157632404827465/show/ I could have spent a lot more time stopping to take waaay more photos. It's such a scenic place. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.co

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:32:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca > Sorry, I ate all my tacos. But I did save a few pictures for those that could be there only in spirit. New Year's Riv Ramble

[RBW] Re: First RBW visit

I have been posting pics to Facebook. Everybody is welcome to add me as a facebook friend to see the pics. I will post more to Flickr and to my blog after I get home. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

Sorry I didn't make it guys! A breakfast date plus following the wrong route plus mud stopping my wheels plus a minor mechanical plus a lack of ambition conspired against my making this ride. Hope everybody survived and had some fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

What a great ride. That was so much fun. And the weather was amazing. Let's all do it again, and soon! Here's my pictures. They're not great and don't include any glamor shots of the bikes but they hopefully convey the spirit of the ride. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/sets/721576324

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

http://Instagram.com/rivbike They have web profiles now! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BHxfgFBG67wJ. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Citroens and Hetres

I was looking at Citroen pics on flickr when I came across this shot. Thought it might appeal to the group. http://www.flickr.com/groups/citroen/pool/with/7508017116/lightbox/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this d

[RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

Near-freezing temperatures have me putting off my New Year's Day ride until this weekend. *grin* Hope everyone had a great time - happy new year! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit h

[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

Yeah, that's pretty funny/neat. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:09:49 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: > > I was looking at Citroen pics on flickr when I came across this shot. > Thought it might appeal to the group. > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/citroen/pool/with/7508017116/lightbox/ > -- You received

[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

That link took me down the internet rabbit hole and led me to this: http://cycledefrance.com/2012/04/13/grand-campeur/ I think it caught my eye after riding with a couple of folks with double TT bikes earlier today. --mike On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:09:49 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: > > I was loo

Re: [RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

Hey - I know that guy! Brian Hanson On Jan 1, 2013, at 8:06 PM, Mike wrote: > That link took me down the internet rabbit hole and led me to this: > > http://cycledefrance.com/2012/04/13/grand-campeur/ > > I think it caught my eye after riding with a couple of folks with double TT > bikes ear

[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

Citroen DS: coolest car of the 20th century. Still want one. "Some" day. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 6:09:49 PM UTC-8, IanA wrote: > > I was looking at Citroen pics on flickr when I came across this shot. > Thought it might appeal to the group. > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/citroen/pool/wi

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

Great pics, thanks for sharing -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_Qac38HqaPoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@g

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

You've obviously never been to Chicago. Which has only one hill. (And it isnt' even in Chicago.) On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:29:14 PM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:10:52 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: >> >> On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Brewster Fong wrote:

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

Great photos. You guys really do live in paradise. Happy New Year! KJ On Monday, December 31, 2012 6:26:47 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Finished the year with an overnight bike camping trip with the Venturing > crew near Mt.Tam. Interesting that just four years ago these same students >

Re: [RBW] Anybody have great (or lousy) experience with waterproof iPhone5 mounts on your Riv? I need ones to investigate (and ones to avoid)

I've had good experiences with the Lifeproof case and handlebar mount. Waterproof, well protected, etc. phone lives in the case all the time and goes into the handlebar mount very easily. Simple to swap from bike to bike as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

How about a picture of a Taco??!! On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:32:40 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca > > On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:44:19 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: >> >> Well, since the taco stand will be open... I'm in! I won't be riding a

[RBW] Slow Riding

Perhaps because I didn't cut my teeth on a high performance road bike and I've always been more of a commuter/errand runner, I've noticed riding with other cyclist friends (who are in much better fitness than I) I am always falling off the back- yet I don't really mind. Since getting my Hilborn

[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?

13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and cool refreshing air. Pics from the Smitty cam (no taco pics but there's one of a burrito towards t

[RBW] Re: Ending the year off right.

Jerky... is there anything it can't do? On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:26:47 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Finished the year with an overnight bike camping trip with the Venturing > crew near Mt.Tam. Interesting that just four years ago these same students > never rode further then their h

[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?

Bummed that I missed it. I should pay closer attention to the list. Happy New Year to all! On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:16:25 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > 13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. > Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, a

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

Here you go: a pollo, an asada, and two carnitas. http://flic.kr/p/dGDMtz Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote: > How about a picture of a Taco??! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To