Re: [RBW] Bleriot visits Mr Washington and Mr Jefferson

I think I like the pictures from Oregon better :) 24 years down here in Texas, I miss it :( On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 3:36 PM, Joan Oppel wrote: > I had a lunch date today near the Capitol, then took the long way home to > visit the Tidal Basin. Pictures prove autumn *in* the city* can be > bea

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Jim- Yes, the bottom bracket is pretty low; Grant's right on that one. I should measure it some time. I have 170 crank arms and the (quite low profile) campus pedals scrape rarely when I pedal while leaned way into a turn. Yes, Tektro R556 brakes have the perfect reach. But the ability to r

[RBW] Re: Bleriot visits Mr Washington and Mr Jefferson

Beautiful shot. I misread this initially as Mt Washington and Mt Jefferson. That would be something. On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 3:58:58 AM UTC+2, Michael wrote: > > Looks like a beautiful ride! >> > The Bleriot looks fantastic, too. > Thanks for sharing. > I think Bleriots are a little on the r

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

Agreed. "It's not what's selling, it's what you're buying." http://youtu.be/looSwGHulFI Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

Tom, Which stove do you have the 27-7 or 25-7? ~Hugh On Thursday, November 7, 2013 8:24:22 AM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: > > I am going to see if the Trangia has the umph to pull this off this > weekend. > > http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2013/06/one-pan-pasta/ > > I think I will get the water boil

[RBW] FS: 61cm A Homer Hilsen

I know this is seems sacrilege but I'm pairing down and have for sale a Hilsen complete in excellent condition. Two seasons of use; everything on this was purchased new. I have $3900 invested and will sell for $2900 including: • 61cm A Homer Hilsen frame - purchased new • Frame Saver prior to as

[RBW] FS: 61cm A Homer Hilsen

I know this is seems sacrilege but I'm pairing down and have for sale a Hilsen complete in excellent condition. Two seasons of use; everything on this was purchased new. I have $3900 invested and will sell for $2900 including: • 61cm A Homer Hilsen frame - purchased new • Frame Saver prior to as

[RBW] Dumb mechanics question about Bleriot binder bolt and washer.

Got some M6 x 22 security bolts from bicyclebolts.com Took off original Bleriot bolt. Had a washer on it. Can't get washer off - too tight a fit on the bolt. OK to use new bolt without washer in the seat clamp hole? Can I throw any ol' washer on the new bolt, or is it a curved washer? Origi

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

On 11/07/2013 08:39 PM, djbardwil wrote: Wow - 5-10 minutes with a big plier sound like some serious effort - they must be strong. Curious - did it come off clean and leave an unpainted surface spot or was it inserted into a hole in the frame? It left a raggedy stump. IIRC the bike in quest

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

Wow - 5-10 minutes with a big plier sound like some serious effort - they must be strong. Curious - did it come off clean and leave an unpainted surface spot or was it inserted into a hole in the frame? On Thursday, November 7, 2013 8:17:12 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/07/2013 0

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

That bike is gorgeous, first red with the cream had tube I've seen. Some one said 'stunner' and that sums it up for me. I just put SKS fenders on my Atlantis and was thrilled at how easy the install went. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

Still nada next door in Ohio. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM, jpp wrote: > There is still hope for others! Mine just arrived today in WV!! > > > On Sunday, November 3, 2013 2:19:39 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> I had a pleasant surprise last week when I found the new Riv catalogue in >>

[RBW] Re: Nitto M-12 Rack Mounting on Atlantis

Anton, thanks so much! I mounted the rack this morning before riding into work. I did have to bend the stays 'down'and as you predicted the reach angle is nose down. Great suggestion about the spacers, I'm going to try that tonight and will get back to you. Thanks again! Tony -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

On 11/07/2013 06:30 PM, djbardwil wrote: I have a standalone "L" shaped pump peg (which is part of the frame) on my Riv Custom on the underside of the top tube that I mounted a Zefal frame pump to. The pump has only come off when I inadvertently lifted the bike,

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

For frame pumps, I use a strap. Had one fall off on a bike trail once. For me, Planet Bike models seem more likely to do this than a Zefal. The other reason - it helps cut down on the brake cable bouncing off the top tube. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 5:33 PM, djbardwil wro

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Tim, You've obviously converted your Riv from 700c to 650B. How has that worked for you? Most of the information I've seen, including some from Grant himself, is that the original Rivendell Road Standards were not good candidates for a conversion because of the low bottom bracket that Grant

[RBW] Re: Catalogue

There is still hope for others! Mine just arrived today in WV!! On Sunday, November 3, 2013 2:19:39 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I had a pleasant surprise last week when I found the new Riv catalogue in > the box. As good as a reader! If Grant keeps up his diary, the dearth of > bike stuf

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Tim, Love the look of the bike, I agree the cream fenders compliment the cream head tube. I have a pair that are going on the wife's Betty. Bill, Thanks for the explanation as I was wondering about the fender nuts and the whole fendering process. ~Hugh On Thursday, November 7, 2013 8:20:37 A

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

I have a standalone "L" shaped pump peg (which is part of the frame) on my Riv Custom on the underside of the top tube that I mounted a Zefal frame pump to. The pump has only come off when I inadvertently lifted the bike, not realizing the pump was there; no rattles. I have to compress the pum

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

> > I have a standalone "L" shaped pump peg (which is part of the frame) on my >> Riv Custom on the underside of the top tube that I mounted a Zefal frame >> pump to. The pump has only come off when I inadvertently lifted the bike, >> not realizing the pump was there; no rattles. I have to co

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

An ounce of prevention... ~Hugh On Thursday, November 7, 2013 7:53:28 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: > > Got my nice shiny new frame pump from Rivbike today. The super short mini > is good for the occasional pump up on the road but I have been doing some > mixed terrain where I had to take some air o

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Sweet looking bike Tim, although I'm not sure what this thing you call Fall is. Here in Vt we have had a week of hi winds and low chill factors. As for 650B, I would recommend going for it. I bought a new-to-me Saluki with Pari-Motos last Spring and have fallen in love with it. So much so

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Tim, your bike does,indeed ,look very classy. I love those 1st generation Rivs On Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:20:37 AM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I finally mounted fenders to my Riv last night. Looking pretty classy, > but I need to tweak the fender line. The front is especially tricky; I

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

On 11/07/2013 04:35 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: The water bottle fiasco is arbitrage. It happens all the time. According to Wikipedia, "arbitrage is a transaction that involves no negative cash flow at any probabilistic or temporal state and a positive cash flow in at least one state" -- yes,

Re: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

Here’s my solution to pump rattle, which for some reason (the rattle) seems to be specific to my Rivendell Road. I wrapped the pump handle with several turns of cloth bar tape, and topped that off with a wrapping of heavy black thread. This stopped the occasionally clunking of the pump against t

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Thanks for the visual, Christoper. I'm afraid that moving the fender back may cause the flap to get very close to the ground; these are a bit low already (650B wheels). I'll give it a try and measure. I can always trim the flap, or--worst case--buy the shorty flap from Riv. http://www.rivbi

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

The water bottle fiasco is arbitrage. It happens all the time. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 11/07/2013 02:11 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > >> I agree that worth is an artifact (it's what we make of it) but, I'm >> happy to pay a few thousand for a bike because of

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

On 11/07/2013 03:49 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: "I wouldn't care if Ernest Hemingway sucked martinis out of that water bottle during the liberation of Paris, it's still absurd. " In that case it would be well worth $100 for proof of the Tardis' existence. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1AnTi1

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

They move the front fender rearward, but not directly rearward, the main benefit is you've moved the whole fender back by about 5-10 degrees. This means your mudflap comes even lower. Let me illustrate: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/10730758796/ On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Tim Ga

Re: [RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

I don't take a stove most trips anymore. We dehydrate our own jerky, mashed potatoes, and anything else we want. I use a lot less brain energy not having to cook. Just open the bags and munch away. Amazingly good too, the homemade stuff. When I do take a stove, it's a Kelly Kettle, and I grill a

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Thanks for the explanation, Bill. I'm filing this away for future reference. On Thursday, November 7, 2013 3:36:08 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Best of luck with it. Your bike looks terrific all the same > > On Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:32:04 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: >> >> Bill- >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

That's a great idea, Andrew. I went on a backpacking trip in the Smokies with my son's scout troop and we spent too much on dehydrated food. We even avoided the backpacker meals, and still spent a bunch on dried fruit and such. Tim On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 3:02 PM, BSWP wrote: > A perfect comp

[RBW] Re: Planning 72 hours in Marin

I booked spots at West Point Inn, Glen, and Hawk camp on the 12th, 13th, and 14th respectively. I'm going to resist the urge to overplan beyond that, and enjoy the adventure of finding my way. There wasn't much to booking those places and there's nothing so spendy that I couldn't change the i

[RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

A perfect complement to a S24O is a food dehydrator. You can prepare soups, pasta, even meat dishes... at home, perfectly seasoned, then dry them overnight and seal in a ziplock baggie. At camp all you do is rehydrate and heat, and you have fool-proof good-tasting food. I am doing this more and

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

But he threw so many at officials during his career that their is a glut of them on the market. :) Addison Wilhite Educator - The Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology, Reno, Nevada ( http://www.washoecountyschools.org/aact/) Blogger - Reno Rambler (http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com) Bicycle Advoc

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

I think the key to pump security on bumpy terrain is to have a mounting peg and sufficient compression. Or use a Lezyne mini. The larger one pumps a 61 actual mm Big Apple to 20+ rather quickly and easily, and a 55 (actual) F Fred to 30 with not much more effort. I daresay even a Zefal might take

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

Steve What if it was a famous artifact of bike racing history, like a water bottle that Cipolinni threw at a race official? Cipo! ...no, probably not even then... On Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:46:40 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/07/

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

"I wouldn't care if Ernest Hemingway sucked martinis out of that water bottle during the liberation of Paris, it's still absurd. " In that case it would be well worth $100 for proof of the Tardis' existence. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, November 7, 2013 1:46:40 PM UTC-7, Steve Pali

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

On 11/07/2013 02:11 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: I agree that worth is an artifact (it's what we make of it) but, I'm happy to pay a few thousand for a bike because of the labor that went into it, from the lugs that are investment-cast, to the hand brazing, to those people who actually wear Nitt

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

I've knocked it off a couple times, but the big reason is to reduce rattles. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > My '88 Schwinn KOM-10 MTB has a vertical pump peg behind the seat cluster. > Unfortunately,

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Best of luck with it. Your bike looks terrific all the same On Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:32:04 PM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Bill- > > Thanks for the advice. I need to pick up a couple M6 bolts (and a better > method to attach the fender at the chainstay bridge) at the hardware store > an

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Bill- Thanks for the advice. I need to pick up a couple M6 bolts (and a better method to attach the fender at the chainstay bridge) at the hardware store and I'll give it a try. I can see how they would help you get the fender as high as possible. Unfortunately, that won't let me step up fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Tim Sheldons nuts on bikes with caliper brakes can get the fender just a tiny bit higher under the brake and fork crown. On the front, you can only get the fender as high as the slot of that little L-bracket allows. Yes you have to bend the tip to clear the headset bottom cup, but also you'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

My '88 Schwinn KOM-10 MTB has a vertical pump peg behind the seat cluster. Unfortunately, I'm using the chainstay bridge to mount a fender, so I can't use that location right now. It's a nice feature, but kinda bewildering as the bike has the peg but no fender or rack eyelets. On Thu, Nov 7, 20

[RBW] Re: Nitto M-12 Rack Mounting on Atlantis

It's rare that pre-made front racks fit universally every time since cantilever-to-crown distances can vary from bike to bike, as can canti-to-canti distance, and most of the time a little tweaking is required. I usually start with the rack legs since they are longer and you can distribute the

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Bill- I have some sheldon's fender nuts, but I didn't use them because I didn't have any bolts that fit them (fenders had one size smaller in hardware). I understand that they make de-fendering easier (no need to remove brake caliper, etc), but I don't see how they'll improve fender line. They m

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

You can also place it behind the seat tube; compressed between the upper and lower chainstays. On Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:53:28 AM UTC-5, Peter M wrote: > Got my nice shiny new frame pump from Rivbike today. The super short mini > is good for the occasional pump up on the road but I have

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Yes, but sometimes someone else, by bidding early, has effectively occupied that sweet place in the bidding, thereby 'taking your spot' up to the point that bids are too high and its no longer a deal. I also usually wait until the last 10 seconds or so, but I'm always worried I 've been 'bumped'

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

The strap isn't to keep the pump from falling off, it keeps it from rattling. The rattling can be the sound of the raised edge of the pump handle hitting the bottom to the TT, which then rusts, then the TT fails. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

I am thinking along the same lines, Anne. I have the Trangia 25-8 with 1.5 and 1.75 liter pots. 2 portions seems more in range. I think picking up a baguette on the way to camp would cap things off nicely. Tom On Thursday, November 7, 2013 11:49:05 AM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Sounds de

[RBW] Re: Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

$45 is a bargain ... lol. compared to the used Riv water bottle posted here from EeeBay ;) AND you get Two Win Win -- 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

Re: [RBW] Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

Sounds delicious. I think you have to halve it though. Those are one quart pots, I'm pretty sure. The recipe as written won't fit. On Thursday, November 7, 2013, Christopher Chen wrote: > I think with a stove full of fuel, and judicious use of the simmer lid > when you get things up to temperatur

Re: [RBW] Re: Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

Growing up Pigeon toed has given me awesomely narrow q factor so most bikes fit me nicely. I feel for those who have wide q as all the trends are with narrow. I don't personally feel that 45 bucks for some machined inserts is so much, especially not if it helps you ride more. But that is only my op

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

More detail: I ride some pretty technical stuff off road and single track, and the built in mounting post on my Hunqa has always held it on solid. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

Re: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

I don’t use straps. If the pump has a reasonable amount of compression in the spring when it’s mounted you shouldn’t have need to strap it on. I have never, ever had a pump fall off while riding. Note that I don’t ride off-road, so I don’t have to deal with the additional potentially pump-jarri

[RBW] Re: Kneesavers, is there a more reasonable alternative?

It could just be that your body was ahead of medical science, and it's your newly discovered ALL tendon in your knee. Yes, you read that right, doctors are THAT good at anatomy they don't know all the parts yet. Sardonic grin. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/11/06/doctors-discover-a-new

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

I agree that worth is an artifact (it's what we make of it) but, I'm happy to pay a few thousand for a bike because of the labor that went into it, from the lugs that are investment-cast, to the hand brazing, to those people who actually wear Nitto Factory hats at an actual Nitto Factory. And thos

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

Peter: Off road it's pretty easy to dislodge the pump. If you don't want to add more clutter, how about strapping it when venturing off-road? At least then if you do knock it loose it won't immediately create a problem. dougP On Thursday, November 7, 2013 7:53:28 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

I've got 2 or 3 of those in the translucent material. Wonder how beasuage affects the value? This question of "worth" or "value" comes up regularly. The market will provide the answer. Don't forget we're the group laying out +/-$2k for frames that are considered by many to be dated design,

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

I was actually being melodramatic...takes a lot more to ruin my day... But I do buy and sell on eBay, and I firmly believe in the overall fairness of the system... it really works. And I have a low tolerance for greedy sellers and cheap tactics, and have ZERO issue pointing out to sellers when t

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

That is a nice price for rough stuff tires. I would definitely pick up a pair for the Bombadil. If i know ETAs i would say maybe an after xmas gift to myself? On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Is there a 650B big ben? Not exactly: > > 650x48 big > ben

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

But wait! They're on sale now; can be yours for just $72 now! I'm on the verge of posting a link to http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wb2.htm as a question to the seller, but I don't want to get eBay's hammer to come down on me for it On Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:59:37 AM UTC-5, j

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

Is there a 650B big ben? Not exactly: 650x48 big ben Hopefully it will be around soon. It's November after all On Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:49:18 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: > > Wait, is there a 650B big ben? I was also looking

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

Wait, is there a 650B big ben? I was also looking for a rough stuff 650b tire in the 50mm range without crazy knobs on it though. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Leslie wrote: > I have a set of the Force-Field versions on my Bomba; I think my only > 'complaint' is that I'd be happier if they

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

On Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:20:08 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Short of "Buy it now," bidding on anything before the last five minutes is > rather foolish. People are amusing creatures. > Back before the watch-list developed to where it now is, I used to make an initial low bid, just

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

I have a set of the Force-Field versions on my Bomba; I think my only 'complaint' is that I'd be happier if they were even wider; instead of a 42, if they were a 46 or so I've thought about switching the 650b Big Ben instead Interesting, tho'just the little details you c

Re: [RBW] Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

I think with a stove full of fuel, and judicious use of the simmer lid when you get things up to temperature, there's no reason why you can't make this meal. I was cooking quinoa and stuff like that on my tour and never ran into problems. cc On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Tom Virgil wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

*One-Pan Pasta* (adapted slightly from *Martha Stewart Living* ) - 12 ounces linguine - 12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved o

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash San Diego Riv Ride Saturday the 9th.

Hey Tom, I'm into it! I haven't read the reader article but it looks good to me. It will reduce the mileage some but making this a 70% dirt ride appeals to me. I think I've ridden the western part of this canyon at some point. Thanks for the awesome suggestion and glad your going to make it! Be

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

Och! Man! This eventually happens in every group. I slip up and then no one treats me the same. Sigh. I might as well get this over with. Steve, here's your slippers (yumm, real lambswool!). Rod, here's your paper (sorry about the drool on the meat flyer). Bob here's your ... With abandon, Patr

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Short of "Buy it now," bidding on anything before the last five minutes is rather foolish. People are amusing creatures. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:01:39 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > That's funny, everybody is bidding it up a dollar at a time! > > Cheers,

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

I won't pay $800 for them, but I really like those Dia Compe 450 centerpull brakes. Ball bearing pivots! SICK! super sweet center pulls On Th

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

My Brother showed these to me a couple a days ago...my reaction at that time was non interest. It's absurd that anyone would buy one of these and I'm sure Grant would laugh about this too. Definitely didn't ruin my morning day. I could say something about free market but on second thought... ~

Re: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

That's correct; I put my strap at that same place where the Silver shifters will hit the top tube. I have a piece of vinyl electrical tape there even if I'm not carrying my pump. On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Where you have a

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

That's funny, everybody is bidding it up a dollar at a time! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Mattt wrote: > Most bids I have seen on an auction. At 62 at the moment. > > -- > You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

Most bids I have seen on an auction. At 62 at the moment. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

RE: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

Where you have a potentially colliding handlebar/top tube combo, a strategically placed pump strap can save some grief. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Morgano Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 10:53 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch Su

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

You should take a look at the rest of this guy's outrageous pricesSheesh! On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 11:59:37 PM UTC-6, joe b. wrote: > > Not sure I can justify drinking from my Riv bottles in this market... > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIVENDELL-WATER-BOTTLE-BIDON-MADE-BY-SPECIALIZED-LAR

[RBW] Re: Flash San Diego Riv Ride Saturday the 9th.

This circumnavigates my stomping ground, so I am in for some or all of it. Would not want to miss you guys Are you thinking 15th and Camino Del Mar, South to Carmel Valley Road, East to Sorrento Valley Road, South to Sorrento Valley Blvd, East to Penasquitos? The initial stretch on Sorrento

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

Patrick, Dog. Clippers. Dog clippers. They solve all mens' hair grooming challenges. No razor required. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:35:14 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'm beginning to think that the best option, for me, is the $1/month plan > from that clu

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Beautiful bike! On Thursday, November 7, 2013 11:20:37 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I finally mounted fenders to my Riv last night. Looking pretty classy, > but I need to tweak the fender line. The front is especially tricky; I > think I need to bend down the top of the crown mount to clear

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

red and cream-- that's a beautiful bike. On Thursday, November 7, 2013 11:20:37 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I finally mounted fenders to my Riv last night. Looking pretty classy, > but I need to tweak the fender line. The front is especially tricky; I > think I need to bend down the top of

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

Almost as fun as bikes! On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 1:06 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > We've gone from bikes to hatchets to shaving. It's madness, I tell ya! > > Joe "Madness" Bernard > Vallejo, CA. > > On Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:29:44 PM UTC-8, sameness wrote: > >> My defolliculaton arsenal includes

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

I'm beginning to think that the best option, for me, is the $1/month plan from that club and a decent brush with Costco Dove clone soap slivers. I must first use up my bags of cheap razors and my tube of gel, so I have time to ponder this life-changing decision. OTOH, I did try to trim the pony ta

[RBW] Re: Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

Tom, Was very curious what culinary feast your hatching but the link doesn't seem to work? ~Hugh On Thursday, November 7, 2013 8:24:22 AM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: > > I am going to see if the Trangia has the umph to pull this off this > weekend. > > http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2013/06/one-pan

[RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Many will tell you that a bike that looks that good with fenders should never be run without fenders. That's a stunner. As you think about your fenderline tweaks, consider running a pair of Sheldon nuts. For bikes of that type, I think it might be the smartest route That said, I still do it

[RBW] Possible One Pot Meal for S24O

I am going to see if the Trangia has the umph to pull this off this weekend. http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2013/06/one-pan-pasta/ I think I will get the water boiling in the kettle and then pour over the ingredients in the pan. From there, cook until pasta is al dente, garnish with basil, serv

[RBW] Fall = fenders

I finally mounted fenders to my Riv last night. Looking pretty classy, but I need to tweak the fender line. The front is especially tricky; I think I need to bend down the top of the crown mount to clear the headset; like in the Riv install video. The cream Longboards go well with the headtub

[RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

throwing out an example - when I used my Zefal this way, on the seat tube, it fell off all the time and I ended up strapping it when I moved it to the top tube with an umbrella clip (rubber pad under the umbrella clip) -

Re: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

I've never had the Zefal fall off the peg when riding. However, it gets bumped off all the time when I'm walking the bike, carrying it up stairs, loading it in my truck, etc. So, I strap it. I salvaged a velcro strap from a cheap underseat bag with a broken zipper. Tim Gavin, Cedar Rapids, IA

[RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

My pump is 25 years old, I've never used a strap, and it's never fallen off. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

Joe That was the internal talk. The real product name for the Force Field Fatty Rumpkin is going to be the Farmer Grumpkin. I talked with Grant about it on one of the Shell Ridge S24Os. They used the standard Fatty Rumpkin labelling on this first batch, but we're told that eventually it wil

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Rims, Again

I seem to recall that the rim profile was revised about the same time as Longleaf had this run of 650b A23's made. That may be when the parallel brake surfaces happened. I believe that's also when the updated the bead hook to a more tubeless friendly design... Steve On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 7:21

[RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

Got my nice shiny new frame pump from Rivbike today. The super short mini is good for the occasional pump up on the road but I have been doing some mixed terrain where I had to take some air out and put it back in on the same ride so it made more sense to go full size. My question is does the thing

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

I shop ebay with patience. Built two bikes in spring and summer. Examples of good ebay deals - NOS Chorus brakes removed from a floor bike for $70. NOS Centaur crankset, $120. Right-side NOS Chorus shifter (which I needed the faster large drum size to work with a Chorus RD) $20. Very speci

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

I bought an NOS Shimano 8-speed-era "Compact-C" crank from BBC..$300. Most of their stuff is overpriced, but I thought 300 was reasonable for a NIB crank I was having a hard time finding. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, November 7, 2013 6:11:06 AM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > These

Re: [RBW] Nitto threadless stems?

Looks like an unbranded Dimension. (not that there's anything wrong with that!) I'm not particularly a fan of the company, but the Velo Orange threadless stem is pretty decent looking. Soma and IRD make decent ones, too. And heck, the Dimension (and other versions thereof) aren't bad really. C

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

Why give them power over you? Why spend your time attempting to school them and allow them to ruin your morning? You're paying a higher price than if you bought an item from them. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, November 7, 2013 7:11:06 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > These bottom-dwel

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

These bottom-dwellers on eBay make my blood boil Most infamous is BBC ("Budget Bike Center")... boy if that ain't an oxymoron... But PB-Bikes is doing a pretty good job of becoming the new eBay-hole of the month... I realize it's fair game for non-regulated merchandise; you can legally price go

[RBW] Re: Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

This guy is a piece of work. Especially frustrating (to me anyway) he has a few NOS Suntour Winner Pro Freewheel with good touring range - 14-32, 13-30, which he will part with them for a paltry *THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS!* Sheesh. Almost 9k transactions though. Even figuring a good amount are

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