Re: [RBW] Tom Ritchey Tandem
Wow! Nice find, Brian. That is a keeper... Brian Hanson On Jun 1, 2012, at 8:55 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > I am not sure if this is on topic but I will give it a whirl. A while back > there were some photos on the Riv site showing a bare Ritchey built tandem > stripped and on it way to getting painted. I can't find those pictures > anywhere in the archive. Did that actually happen or did I dream it? > > Anyway, a couple of days ago an add popped up on a local craigslist listing > for tandem for sale. It had one bad picture and it mentioned it was a > Ritchey. I went & bought it and it is an absoltely stunning example of > Ritchey's fillet(?sp) skills. I am guessing it to be about 1980. Would anyone > here know much about it? Here are some pictures. > > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165832.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165907.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165841.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_170127.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_170053.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_170010.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165953.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165945.jpg > http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165933.jpg > -- > 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/-/vlzS2eNscvYJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?
I'll be there again. On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:52:22 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell > afterwords. > -Manny > -- 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/-/umZVhvvbThMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Sound's Rivendellish to me
As a physics teacher, I must say we have no choice in the matter. On Jun 1, 2012, at 12:58 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/2012/06/book-road-to-valor-story-of-gino.html > > -- > "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you." > > Flannery O'Connor > > - > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > - > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - Remember, my friends, it is better to feel fast than to be fast. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Tom Ritchey Tandem
I am not sure if this is on topic but I will give it a whirl. A while back there were some photos on the Riv site showing a bare Ritchey built tandem stripped and on it way to getting painted. I can't find those pictures anywhere in the archive. Did that actually happen or did I dream it? Anyway, a couple of days ago an add popped up on a local craigslist listing for tandem for sale. It had one bad picture and it mentioned it was a Ritchey. I went & bought it and it is an absoltely stunning example of Ritchey's fillet(?sp) skills. I am guessing it to be about 1980. Would anyone here know much about it? Here are some pictures. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165832.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165907.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165841.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_170127.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_170053.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_170010.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165953.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165945.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/IMG_20120601_165933.jpg -- 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/-/vlzS2eNscvYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?
Someday I'll get to do an SFR ride, but so far somehting has always nixed the idea. This time it was a crash last Saturday, that left my mcrb unscathed but my aging body with three broken ribs. No significant riding for me this month. Bill On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:52:22 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell > afterwords. > -Manny > -- 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/-/0C7KrmP9OfcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: front derailleur cage tweaking
And, Steve was the winner! Definitely one of those, why didn't I think of that, moments... I picked up a 2.5mm BB spacer, pulled the crank, pulled the BB out, dropped the spacer on, BB back in, crank back on, and tweaked the cable tension, dialed the L and the H screws a tad... Beautiful! I can now shift from to the granny w/ no rubbing, and to the big ring, w/o it continuing on and off onto the crank arm... Excellent suggestion! Thanks!!! + + + + Now, while dealing with this, I've had an 'incident' that irked me a bit. Not an incident, per se, but, one of those not what you expected LBS instances Once I read Steve's suggestion Saturday night, I was eager to get to the LBS to grab a spacer to give this idea a whirl. Well, the LBS in town was closed Sunday, and also on Monday for the holiday. So, Tuesday after work, I popped in to get a spacer. Now, in my town, there is one bike shop. Bristol has two (one is MSL); Johnson City has two; then there's two others that i like, each in a small town between the bigger towns. But, I try to start local instead of driving further than need be, so I start in town. The guy who owns it is nice enough, actually opened the shop close to 40 years ago. Mostly a Trek/Cannondale shop, assembles new bikes and rolls them out the door, typical non-Rivish accessories, and do some repairs/tune-ups, etc. He has a few folks who work there part time as mechanics, one happens to be an old friend from college, but on this particular day, I was talking w/ another mechanic. He and I had had small talk before, but, this was the first time I was in *need* of a very particular something, and working w/ him specifically. He was in the middle of dialing in some new C'dale road bike, a 2x10 compact double w/ 700c-23 tires. I tried to asked for what I wanted, and got shot down: a triple is old, should go w/ a 2x10 set-up, I am using an old crank that I should junk, a square-taper BB is antiquated, my derailleur must be completely wrong if I'm having troubles, etc. I thought, I must've misspoke, and tried to re-explain, and he pretty much said, look, I told you a spacer is just wrong, you just want me to tell you you're right when you're not, you need to get some new parts and do it right I'm using a new Sugino crank, a new SKF BB, a Shimano LX triple derailleur, it's not like any of it was old or junk; but he kept saying a Sugino was old, that it became obsolete 20 years ago, and I shouldn't be trying to reuse such old parts Yet he said I should pitch my triple and go w/ a compact double, and a new cassette to go with Gack!!! I tried to not argue, just kinda acted reflective, mulling it over, then slid on out the door, and had to drive to the next town over to its LBS. Nice guy there, he came over to see what I needed, I explained to him what I was trying to solve, what I needed; a minute later, he came back with a couple of spacers for me. Was tied up most of the week, but finally had time tonight to put it on, and prove that it was the right solution. So Moral of the story: Although there's an LBS here in town and I think the owner's a nice guy, I'm probably going to jump in the car and drive 30 minutes to go to the next town, when I need something quickly from an LBS that I don't want to wait on to get shipped to me... It's a shame, really, but, when faced with such, well... Anywho... -- 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/-/y_Cv0XwfnIMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Great Western Bicyle Rally 2012
I've put a few photos up on Flickr from last weekend's riding: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/ GWBR has been held in Paso Robles for some 40 + years. It is a great event, very family oriented. The organization gives out packets of route sheets and folks pick and choose where, when and what to ride. Most of the folks attending, camp at the fairgrounds, some have motorhomes, some stay in motels. The terrain is excellent. There are many secondary roads winding among wineries and not much traffic. It's great fun to watch the smaller kids zooming around the fairgrounds from pretty much dawn to dusk. If one wants to 'just ride' the Great Western Bicycle Rally is about that approach to bicycling. -JimD -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Peterson at Mountain Sports ltd on June 3rd
MSL is a mile north of the TN-VA line... I was by earlier talking with Bobby and Steve, they're stocked with Just Ride, so come get a copy and meet Grant if you can... -L -- 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/-/qWuZt_7rmDEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] FS-Rivendell Road Standard FF/HS
Frank: The serial # will tell you the month (A = Jan and etc) and year of manufacture (95 or 96 in the #) The rest of the serial is which position in the production sequence that month it was and the initials of the builder. I went the repaint route (at Airglow in GA) on mine and a 650B convert (takes 38 mm Pari-Motos no problem) and have been very happy with it. It's a very snappy ride and quick handling for a Riv. Comfort too with a slack seat tube and nice tube set. Bruce Hope someone gets it and likes it and you get the bike you prefer. On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 12:16 PM, frank_a wrote: > Hi All, > For sale: > 59.5 Rivendell Road Standard, frame, fork and headset. > This is one of the early Waterford builds with the bi-plane fork, '95 or > '96. I have owned it for a bit over 5 years. Structurally/functionally it > is fine but the original paint will need attention of some sort, depending > on what you value. From the time I got it there were some rough spots > (shown in the photos). I was going to send the frame to JB for a repaint so > I made the choice to see what was going on underneath those areas. The > paint in the affected areas flaked off after a bit of prodding with a > needle. It's got knicks and stuff you'd expect to see on a frame of it's > age but no dents. So hit it with some primer and ride or go for a full > repaint. > It's a great bike but I've come across a double Joe, Long Low that is a > better fit and takes a bigger tire so this one will go. > 550.00 plus shipping. > Have a look at all the pictures linked and feel free to ask questions. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/sets/72157629942070062/ > > Thanks, > - Frank > > -- > 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/-/oG92yVxbZYEJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?
This. Use any lever that you want. On Jun 1, 2:27 pm, Marc Schwartz wrote: > I have not found a lever that will NOT work well with the paul cantis. Unless > you're a logo-matcher, purchasing the Paul Canti Levers is not necessary. > They are pretty, however. > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] > on behalf of Zack [zack...@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 1:16 PM > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Subject: [RBW] Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers? > > So I am building up my new Hunq, and one of the neo-retro brakes got damaged > in shipping, which has bought me some time to ponder picking up some of the > paul canti lever levers. > > Just wondering if I *need* the Paul levers to use the shimano levers. I have > the regular silver mountain bikey levers from Riv, was planning on using > those w/ the Paul brakes. Now that I see how powerful the paul brakes are > (they are BEEFY) I wonder if the little blurb on the paul site about using > the canti levers w/ the neo retros is the move. > > So I am really wondering - for those of you with paul neo retros - what do > you think? Need the paul levers? Okay with shimanos? What do you guys > think? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web > visithttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OhoIzX6-omIJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
Liesl, Not an issue. The bike was inside, and easy to pass over. We all were wandering around admiring the fine rides outside. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 1:52 PM, Liesl wrote: > Dang Eric! No slight intended on the SimpleOne! In fact, I was > thinking of it and then remembered I'd forgotten the Foy, and in the > process got the Foy in but forgot the SimpleOne. Is it old age or a > hangover? No, no, I didn't drink that much... -RCW > > Oh and PS: Grant rode a Nice Ride (https://www.niceridemn.org/) bike > and raved about the whole concept. Yep, the Twin Cities are bike- > friendly. > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 170mm Cranks triple 110/74 bcd
Hey Kim, thanks for the offer. Getting a set from another list member.thanks again -Mike On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 12:19 PM, kps wrote: > hey Mike, i have a mid-80s Shimano 600 crank that i can offer...it's 170 > arm, triple. can send photos if you'd like? best, -kim > > > On Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:39:13 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: > >> Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with >> or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple >> with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged >> Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to >> spen 40ish including shipping.thanks in advance!-Mike > > > On Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:39:13 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: > >> Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with >> or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple >> with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged >> Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to >> spen 40ish including shipping.thanks in advance!-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.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0gqRZPBtivoJ. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 170mm Cranks triple 110/74 bcd
Hey Bill, thanks for the lead, getting a set from another list member. thanks again, -Mike On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM, William wrote: > Michael > > Try this guy. He posted a bunch of FS stuff on the 650B group. I have no > affiliation. > > Bill > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/53347917@N02/6905917410/in/set-72157625090541028/ > > > > > On Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:39:13 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: >> >> Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with >> or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple >> with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged >> Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to >> spen 40ish including shipping.thanks in advance!-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.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8PrSAjWwaTcJ. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Mid-West Riv Ride - Overnight Parking
John, Thanks for checking. Was wondering where to park tomorrow. The park, it is. Looking forward to this. Haven't done a really serious climb with the Hillborne loaded up. Should be a good test first thing in the morning. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 2:23 PM, John Blish wrote: > > This information is for a limited audience but I have no way to address > them directly without going through this list. Yes, I could wait and tell > you tomorrow morning but for some, including me, having this information > before you leave can be a comfort. > > I called the City of Red Wing and found out where it will be safe (no > ticket, no tow) to leave a vehicle overnight (Saturday night) while we ride: > > 1. Target lot. This is fine but you need to check in with Target > manager, let her know your vehicle and plate # and when you will return. > The PD recommends this because Target lot has security cameras. Target > phone is 651 388 7704. Best to call today since they will just be > opening tomorrow about the time we plan to meet. > > 2. Bay Point Park. This is the same place we are going to meet at 8 - 9 > a.m. on Saturday and it is the place from which we will start. The park > closes at 10 p.m. to vehicles but not to pedestrians. Capt. Darryl > Glander, who is a bike rider himself, says it is OK to leave a vehicle at > this location overnight and that there is no history of vandalism or theft > of or from vehicles in this area. This will be my choice since it is just > one night and it is to convenient to where we meet. > > I was very impressed with the help from Red Wing PD. - could not have been > nicer. > > Best wishes. See you tomorrow. Californians and East Coasters - eat your > hearts out thinking about us out here riding in this beautiful relatively > unspoiled area. > > Just Ride > > John > > -- > John Blish > Minneapolis MN USA > > > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
Great Ryan, I will look for you there. It should be easy to find the guy with the fat-tired, fendered Kogswell. :) Thanks everyone for your advice. The JB's seem like a great idea. I do like the Road standard's handling and its cockpit (44cm Noodles vs 46cm on the Legolas) a bit more. So I am biased towards that bike. Either bike will be fun. I am looking forward to it. On Friday, June 1, 2012 8:43:18 AM UTC-6, Ryan wrote: > I'll be there! I've done RTR almost every year since 1993. > I've not ridden the dirt section in question, but the other dirt roads > they've used in the past have actually been smoother than most of the > pavement. They spray some kind of chemical binder on the road ahead of time. > Colorado pavement, especially in the mountains, is pretty crappy. I > wouldn't use anything narrower than 32mm myself. > Having said that, 90+% of the riders use skinny 23mm tires and seem to > enjoy themselves. You do see lots of thick bar tape, jelly filled gloves > and those anti-vibration bar plugs! > On one particularly rough section I once picked up almost a dozen of those > plugs that had rattled loose and fallen on the road. > I'll be on my 650B Kogswell with 38-40mm tires, probably Trimlines. > Fenders too. > I'll be surprised if there are more than 10 fendered bikes there. I've > seen many totally rain-free years, but last year, it rained like hell on > the last day. You never know. Most likely, rain will come in the form of > the occasional brief, but intense afternoon thunderstorm. > Also, a bell is worth it's weight in gold when sharing the road with 2000 > other riders. > > Ryan in Albuquerque > > > > > > On Jun 1, 2012, at 6:40, Mojo wrote: > > Ride the Rockies starts weekend next. Is anyone from this group going to > be there? > > So I am between two bikes, a standard Rivendell road and a Legolas. > The Legolas has longboard fenders on it, so the thought is I will take the > road if the weather forecast is dry, the Legolas if wet. > I like the idea of having fenders for a 6 day ride though. Both bikes > weigh around 25lbs with empty saddlebag, empty water bottles, pump, repair > kit, bell, small lights. > > Now tires. This is 440 miles with about 25 miles of dirt. One 15 > mile stretch of dirt is towards the end of the longest day at 92 miles. The > dirt roads are described as smooth. I have three sets of tires: Jack Brown > Greens, Rolly Polys, Schwalbe Ultremo ZX (28mm). If the Legolas goes > it will definitely have the Jack Browns. The Riv road can take any of these > tires without fenders. > > Thoughts? Thanks! > > -- > 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/-/oPhpvUaYgf4J. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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/-/v6PQYyryzkEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?
I wouldn't count on it, Bill. I forget sometimes the sport that doing. But I'm more than glad to ride with anyone who's planning to go. On Friday, June 1, 2012 2:29:07 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > Manny will take good care of you, now that he is an old pro. A true * > Ancien* > > On Friday, June 1, 2012 2:23:14 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: >> >> I'm planning to ride tomorrow for my first ever randonneur event. >> Looking forward to it with excitement and a bit of hesitancy to be >> sure. >> >> Also looking forward to meeting you Manny. We'll have some beautiful >> weather. >> >> Cheers, >> Adam >> >> On Jun 1, 11:52 am, Manuel Acosta >> wrote: >> > Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to >> Rivendell >> > afterwords. >> > -Manny > > -- 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/-/PQd1Z8c7yQoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
Harmonica Damper Technology! On Friday, June 1, 2012 12:25:25 PM UTC-7, Ryan wrote: > > > On Jun 1, 2012, at 10:37, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 8:43 AM, Ryan Watson wrote: > > > >> Having said that, 90+% of the riders use skinny 23mm tires and seem to > enjoy > >> themselves. You do see lots of thick bar tape, jelly filled gloves and > those > >> anti-vibration bar plugs! > > > > What the heck are "anti vibration bar plugs"?! > > > These things: > http://bontrager.com/model/04579 > > A total gimmick if you ask me. I probably still have a set if you want to > try em. > > > > I'll be on my 650B Kogswell with 38-40mm tires, probably Trimlines. > Fenders > >> too. > > > > Curious: why not the very nice Herse? > > I sold it to you, remember! Unless you mean the Boulder. I don't need all > the Boulder's randonneur accoutrements on a ride like RTR, so I usually > take the Kogswell. I reserve the right to change my mind, though. > > > > Was the K the one I borrowed briefly? > > That's the one! > > > > > Patrick Moore, girding my loins for a massively epic 30 miler once the > > smoke dies down in ABQ, NM > > > > -- > > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- 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/-/S_kUrhmsCVsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
Jacks and fenders. There's no downside to having them both and they might make your six days in the saddle a lot more pleasant. On Friday, June 1, 2012 5:40:47 AM UTC-7, Mojo wrote: > > Ride the Rockies starts weekend next. Is anyone from this group going to > be there? > > So I am between two bikes, a standard Rivendell road and a Legolas. > The Legolas has longboard fenders on it, so the thought is I will take the > road if the weather forecast is dry, the Legolas if wet. > I like the idea of having fenders for a 6 day ride though. Both bikes > weigh around 25lbs with empty saddlebag, empty water bottles, pump, repair > kit, bell, small lights. > > Now tires. This is 440 miles with about 25 miles of dirt. One 15 > mile stretch of dirt is towards the end of the longest day at 92 miles. The > dirt roads are described as smooth. I have three sets of tires: Jack Brown > Greens, Rolly Polys, Schwalbe Ultremo ZX (28mm). If the Legolas goes > it will definitely have the Jack Browns. The Riv road can take any of these > tires without fenders. > > Thoughts? Thanks! > -- 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/-/o87rwzg9zWwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?
No experience with Paul canti levers or brakes. But I can tell you that Paul Love Levers are just plain better than the cheap Shimano levers I use on one of my cockpits (the brakes are Paul Motolites in both cases). The Love Levers are significantly stiffer and feel more directly connected to the braking. The Shimanos feel fine. But the Paul's improve the braking feedback. They aren't purely for show. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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/-/HRWcz9wltYUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?
Manny will take good care of you, now that he is an old pro. A true *Ancien * On Friday, June 1, 2012 2:23:14 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: > > I'm planning to ride tomorrow for my first ever randonneur event. > Looking forward to it with excitement and a bit of hesitancy to be > sure. > > Also looking forward to meeting you Manny. We'll have some beautiful > weather. > > Cheers, > Adam > > On Jun 1, 11:52 am, Manuel Acosta > wrote: > > Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell > > afterwords. > > -Manny -- 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/-/U3HjrxMFcl0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?
I'm planning to ride tomorrow for my first ever randonneur event. Looking forward to it with excitement and a bit of hesitancy to be sure. Also looking forward to meeting you Manny. We'll have some beautiful weather. Cheers, Adam On Jun 1, 11:52 am, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell > afterwords. > -Manny -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Peterson at Mountain Sports ltd on June 3rd
On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 12:51 PM, opa...@gmail.com wrote: > Bristol, VA isn't it? > > > they are the same city. -sv -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?
Regrettably, No... been nursing some weird inner ear thing since last weekend that still has me kinda wiped out. Not even sure I'll have a burst of energy enough to cross paths with you hardy randonneurs. 0 for 2 on Populaires this year. Drat! - J On Jun 1, 2012, at 11:52 AM, Manuel Acosta wrote: Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell afterwords. -Manny -- 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/-/-2ryHQHZsJQJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
Here, Here! Thanks for a truly great event, Jim and Grant. Grant and his daughter are some of the nicest, most genuine people I've met – and good golly that man is FIT! I can't wait to read my new signed book. Jim's shop was (is) the perfect setting, filled with all the cool stuff that I've been drooling over on RivBike.com. Looking forward to riding with fellow plump-tire riders this weekend. On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:24:05 AM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > > What a great evening at Hiawatha Cyclery. Good people, tons of bike > eye candy, heaps of meat and beer, and a most gracious guest of > honor. And a special bonus, Grant's daughter was there too. Many > jokes about every time her dad visits, the Betty Foy gets more > reflector tape stuck to it. Rivs represented: Custom, Atlantis, > Quickbeam, Saluki, Hilson, Beriot, Protovelo Bleriot, Hillbourne, Foy, > Hungapillar Diagatuber...Am I missing any that were there? Also nice > to match list-serv posters with faces and to meet list-serv lurkers! > Finished off with an adventuresome sunset ride into Minnehaha Falls > and the trails around Fort Snelling. Many flooded low spots left > unforded; however, we did see what I'm pretty sure was a large spiny > soft shelled turtle in the water! > > > http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=26 > > > It was really wonderful. Thanks Jim and crew for all your hard work > and generosity. And thanks Grant for you support and friendship. > > Liesl Riv Chica Warrior who is not embarrassed to walk up a steep hill On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:24:05 AM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > > What a great evening at Hiawatha Cyclery. Good people, tons of bike > eye candy, heaps of meat and beer, and a most gracious guest of > honor. And a special bonus, Grant's daughter was there too. Many > jokes about every time her dad visits, the Betty Foy gets more > reflector tape stuck to it. Rivs represented: Custom, Atlantis, > Quickbeam, Saluki, Hilson, Beriot, Protovelo Bleriot, Hillbourne, Foy, > Hungapillar Diagatuber...Am I missing any that were there? Also nice > to match list-serv posters with faces and to meet list-serv lurkers! > Finished off with an adventuresome sunset ride into Minnehaha Falls > and the trails around Fort Snelling. Many flooded low spots left > unforded; however, we did see what I'm pretty sure was a large spiny > soft shelled turtle in the water! > > > http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=26 > > > It was really wonderful. Thanks Jim and crew for all your hard work > and generosity. And thanks Grant for you support and friendship. > > Liesl Riv Chica Warrior who is not embarrassed to walk up a steep hill -- 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/-/D2bEZQiGGD0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?
I have not found a lever that will NOT work well with the paul cantis. Unless you're a logo-matcher, purchasing the Paul Canti Levers is not necessary. They are pretty, however. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Zack [zack...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 1:16 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers? So I am building up my new Hunq, and one of the neo-retro brakes got damaged in shipping, which has bought me some time to ponder picking up some of the paul canti lever levers. Just wondering if I *need* the Paul levers to use the shimano levers. I have the regular silver mountain bikey levers from Riv, was planning on using those w/ the Paul brakes. Now that I see how powerful the paul brakes are (they are BEEFY) I wonder if the little blurb on the paul site about using the canti levers w/ the neo retros is the move. So I am really wondering - for those of you with paul neo retros - what do you think? Need the paul levers? Okay with shimanos? What do you guys think? -- 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/-/OhoIzX6-omIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?
I have Paul's Neo-retrospect and Touring brakes on both Atlantis and Hunqapillar and didn't like the Paul canti levers when I tried them. I much prefer them with the Shimano BL-R770 brake levers ergonomically. These feel much better in my hands. Still, if you'd like to try the Paul ones, I can sell you mine (barely used-look like new) for a good price. René -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant Peterson at Mountain Sports ltd on June 3rd
Bristol, VA isn't it? On Friday, June 1, 2012 6:57:32 AM UTC-5, Bruce Baker wrote: > > All, > Just thought I would let you know the wherabouts of Grant. He'll be in > Bristol, TN this sunday if anybody can make it.. > > [image: Inline image 1] > -- 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/-/5c7EDSDjH_MJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant on "Why I ride my bike"
Well, it wasn't on that particular page, but Grant did kinda say just that recently: "Wear the clothes that you're going to wear at work,"..."Don't dress up like an American Bike Geek just to ride a bicycle to work." http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/18/152945439/bike-to-work-day-your-photos-and-riding-advice-from-grant-petersen And while I don't wear lycra or spandex, it would be tough to ride to work in Mississippi in a suit, khakis or jeans. Cheers (and I know what you meant). On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:41:44 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > > I cracked up at the rocket surgeon who took Grant's comment 'wear what you > like when you ride' and twisted it around to mean 'never change your sweaty > clothes. Wear your work clothes, and spandex is bad'. > > -- 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/-/slVJDWOQFtkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Sound's Rivendellish to me
http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/2012/06/book-road-to-valor-story-of-gino.html -- "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you." Flannery O'Connor - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?
yep, just confirming that the shimano levers work w/ the neo retros. -- 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/-/7LSfb_6W4VkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 1:25 PM, Ryan Watson wrote: >> What the heck are "anti vibration bar plugs"?! > These things: > http://bontrager.com/model/04579 > > A total gimmick if you ask me. I probably still have a set if you want to try > em. Thanks, but no thanks -- they're not carbon fiber. I meant the Boulder, of course. FWIW, the woman to whom I sold the Herse, a long distance rider from MD, loves it -- I think it finally found a rest from its peregrinations. Odd how I disliked the Kogswell but liked the fit and feel of the Herse -- just not the sort of bike I use regularly. I think I've found a buyer for the trike ... >> Curious: why not the very nice Herse? > > I sold it to you, remember! Unless you mean the Boulder. I don't need all the > Boulder's randonneur accoutrements on a ride like RTR, so I usually take the > Kogswell. I reserve the right to change my mind, though. > > >> Was the K the one I borrowed briefly? > > That's the 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?
Are you asking if Paul's canti levers are better then shimano canti levers? I feel the Paul's are nicer finished but both work fine. I have sun tour canti xc levers now and they work great. -- 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/-/iEhvCB1F57YJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
On Jun 1, 2012, at 10:37, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 8:43 AM, Ryan Watson wrote: > >> Having said that, 90+% of the riders use skinny 23mm tires and seem to enjoy >> themselves. You do see lots of thick bar tape, jelly filled gloves and those >> anti-vibration bar plugs! > > What the heck are "anti vibration bar plugs"?! These things: http://bontrager.com/model/04579 A total gimmick if you ask me. I probably still have a set if you want to try em. > I'll be on my 650B Kogswell with 38-40mm tires, probably Trimlines. Fenders >> too. > > Curious: why not the very nice Herse? I sold it to you, remember! Unless you mean the Boulder. I don't need all the Boulder's randonneur accoutrements on a ride like RTR, so I usually take the Kogswell. I reserve the right to change my mind, though. > Was the K the one I borrowed briefly? That's the one! > > Patrick Moore, girding my loins for a massively epic 30 miler once the > smoke dies down in ABQ, NM > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Mid-West Riv Ride - Overnight Parking
This information is for a limited audience but I have no way to address them directly without going through this list. Yes, I could wait and tell you tomorrow morning but for some, including me, having this information before you leave can be a comfort. I called the City of Red Wing and found out where it will be safe (no ticket, no tow) to leave a vehicle overnight (Saturday night) while we ride: 1. Target lot. This is fine but you need to check in with Target manager, let her know your vehicle and plate # and when you will return. The PD recommends this because Target lot has security cameras. Target phone is 651 388 7704. Best to call today since they will just be opening tomorrow about the time we plan to meet. 2. Bay Point Park. This is the same place we are going to meet at 8 - 9 a.m. on Saturday and it is the place from which we will start. The park closes at 10 p.m. to vehicles but not to pedestrians. Capt. Darryl Glander, who is a bike rider himself, says it is OK to leave a vehicle at this location overnight and that there is no history of vandalism or theft of or from vehicles in this area. This will be my choice since it is just one night and it is to convenient to where we meet. I was very impressed with the help from Red Wing PD. - could not have been nicer. Best wishes. See you tomorrow. Californians and East Coasters - eat your hearts out thinking about us out here riding in this beautiful relatively unspoiled area. Just Ride John -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB 170mm Cranks triple 110/74 bcd
hey Mike, i have a mid-80s Shimano 600 crank that i can offer...it's 170 arm, triple. can send photos if you'd like? best, -kim On Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:39:13 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with > or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple > with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged > Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to > spen 40ish including shipping.thanks in advance!-Mike On Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:39:13 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with > or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple > with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged > Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to > spen 40ish including shipping.thanks in advance!-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.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0gqRZPBtivoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Paul Neo Retro Brakes - and Shimano Levers?
So I am building up my new Hunq, and one of the neo-retro brakes got damaged in shipping, which has bought me some time to ponder picking up some of the paul canti lever levers. Just wondering if I *need* the Paul levers to use the shimano levers. I have the regular silver mountain bikey levers from Riv, was planning on using those w/ the Paul brakes. Now that I see how powerful the paul brakes are (they are BEEFY) I wonder if the little blurb on the paul site about using the canti levers w/ the neo retros is the move. So I am really wondering - for those of you with paul neo retros - what do you think? Need the paul levers? Okay with shimanos? What do you guys think? -- 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/-/OhoIzX6-omIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
Dang Eric! No slight intended on the SimpleOne! In fact, I was thinking of it and then remembered I'd forgotten the Foy, and in the process got the Foy in but forgot the SimpleOne. Is it old age or a hangover? No, no, I didn't drink that much... -RCW Oh and PS: Grant rode a Nice Ride (https://www.niceridemn.org/) bike and raved about the whole concept. Yep, the Twin Cities are bike- friendly. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?
Anyone riding this Saturday? If I finish early I might head to Rivendell afterwords. -Manny -- 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/-/-2ryHQHZsJQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Advice on Camelbacks
That's the bike and Camelbak I'm using. On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM, William wrote: > a couple of people > who signed up for this ride did not. > > LOL Anne! Please be careful and have fun out there. I hope you are riding > your purple Atlantis. I'm wearing a Purple Soccer Jersey today (that my > wife brought back from Spain), and when I pulled it on, I thought of your > Purple-tlantis, with Camel Back > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274186958/in/photostream > > > On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:32:51 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: >> >> I'm writing from a library in the desert, as I ride from Mexico to >> Canada on the ACA Sierra Cascades route. You bet I use a Camelbak. >> I'm not wild about weight on my back, but I became a convert when I >> rode with a Camelbak in the heat of Denver summer last year. It was >> hot, it was dry, and when I took a drink I got cld water. I also >> like being able to drink easily on long climbs, of which there are >> plenty on the Sierra Cascades route. The Sierra and the Cascades are >> mountain ranges, as you may know but apparently a couple of people >> who signed up for this ride did not. >> >> On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE >> wrote: >> > I made the mistake of setting out just now with just one 28 oz water >> > bottle (my Joe has only one set of braze ons -- a big regret -- and I >> > forgot the nifty Minoura clamp-on cage mount thingie) and by the >> > halfway point (only 22 m rt) I was wishing I had twice as much water. >> > So, a few questions about Camelbacks or whatever they are called. I've >> > never used one. >> > >> > My main concerns are, (1) do they feel icky (that's a technical term) >> > on your back on a hot day? >> > >> > 2). Do they mold up? How do you clean them to prevent mold? >> > >> > 3) What brand and model do y'all recommend, if any? >> > >> > Gnashbar has several on sale (tho' they're damn'd expensive compared >> > to water bottles). Is the cheapest, at $40, the "Camelback Fairfax" >> > fer God's sake, 50 oz, decent? Or the (gad) "Blowfish" 70 oz at $60? I >> > can't see carrying more than half a gallon on my back. >> > >> > Or am I just better off putting a second bottle in my rear pocket? >> > >> > -- >> > "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you." >> > >> > Flannery O'Connor >> > >> > - >> > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA >> > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW >> > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> > - >> > >> > -- >> > 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 from this group, send email to >> > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> > For more options, visit this group at >> > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> -- Anne Paulson >> >> My hovercraft is full of eels > > -- > 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/-/NH46aKywglsJ. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Advice on Camelbacks
a couple of people who signed up for this ride did not. LOL Anne! Please be careful and have fun out there. I hope you are riding your purple Atlantis. I'm wearing a Purple Soccer Jersey today (that my wife brought back from Spain), and when I pulled it on, I thought of your Purple-tlantis, with Camel Back http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7274186958/in/photostream On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:32:51 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > I'm writing from a library in the desert, as I ride from Mexico to > Canada on the ACA Sierra Cascades route. You bet I use a Camelbak. > I'm not wild about weight on my back, but I became a convert when I > rode with a Camelbak in the heat of Denver summer last year. It was > hot, it was dry, and when I took a drink I got cld water. I also > like being able to drink easily on long climbs, of which there are > plenty on the Sierra Cascades route. The Sierra and the Cascades are > mountain ranges, as you may know but apparently a couple of people > who signed up for this ride did not. > > On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE > wrote: > > I made the mistake of setting out just now with just one 28 oz water > > bottle (my Joe has only one set of braze ons -- a big regret -- and I > > forgot the nifty Minoura clamp-on cage mount thingie) and by the > > halfway point (only 22 m rt) I was wishing I had twice as much water. > > So, a few questions about Camelbacks or whatever they are called. I've > > never used one. > > > > My main concerns are, (1) do they feel icky (that's a technical term) > > on your back on a hot day? > > > > 2). Do they mold up? How do you clean them to prevent mold? > > > > 3) What brand and model do y'all recommend, if any? > > > > Gnashbar has several on sale (tho' they're damn'd expensive compared > > to water bottles). Is the cheapest, at $40, the "Camelback Fairfax" > > fer God's sake, 50 oz, decent? Or the (gad) "Blowfish" 70 oz at $60? I > > can't see carrying more than half a gallon on my back. > > > > Or am I just better off putting a second bottle in my rear pocket? > > > > -- > > "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you." > > > > Flannery O'Connor > > > > - > > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA > > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW > > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > > - > > > > -- > > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > My hovercraft is full of eels > -- 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/-/NH46aKywglsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Advice on Camelbacks
I'm writing from a library in the desert, as I ride from Mexico to Canada on the ACA Sierra Cascades route. You bet I use a Camelbak. I'm not wild about weight on my back, but I became a convert when I rode with a Camelbak in the heat of Denver summer last year. It was hot, it was dry, and when I took a drink I got cld water. I also like being able to drink easily on long climbs, of which there are plenty on the Sierra Cascades route. The Sierra and the Cascades are mountain ranges, as you may know but apparently a couple of people who signed up for this ride did not. On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I made the mistake of setting out just now with just one 28 oz water > bottle (my Joe has only one set of braze ons -- a big regret -- and I > forgot the nifty Minoura clamp-on cage mount thingie) and by the > halfway point (only 22 m rt) I was wishing I had twice as much water. > So, a few questions about Camelbacks or whatever they are called. I've > never used one. > > My main concerns are, (1) do they feel icky (that's a technical term) > on your back on a hot day? > > 2). Do they mold up? How do you clean them to prevent mold? > > 3) What brand and model do y'all recommend, if any? > > Gnashbar has several on sale (tho' they're damn'd expensive compared > to water bottles). Is the cheapest, at $40, the "Camelback Fairfax" > fer God's sake, 50 oz, decent? Or the (gad) "Blowfish" 70 oz at $60? I > can't see carrying more than half a gallon on my back. > > Or am I just better off putting a second bottle in my rear pocket? > > -- > "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you." > > Flannery O'Connor > > - > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > - > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
It was a wonderful evening! The food, the beautiful bikes, putting a face to all of the posters. The best news for me was hearing Grant say he was still working on designing a tandem. What a great time1 Thanks Jim et al! Pepe Demarest On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:24:05 AM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > What a great evening at Hiawatha Cyclery. Good people, tons of bike > eye candy, heaps of meat and beer, and a most gracious guest of > honor. And a special bonus, Grant's daughter was there too. Many > jokes about every time her dad visits, the Betty Foy gets more > reflector tape stuck to it. Rivs represented: Custom, Atlantis, > Quickbeam, Saluki, Hilson, Beriot, Protovelo Bleriot, Hillbourne, Foy, > Hungapillar Diagatuber...Am I missing any that were there? Also nice > to match list-serv posters with faces and to meet list-serv lurkers! > Finished off with an adventuresome sunset ride into Minnehaha Falls > and the trails around Fort Snelling. Many flooded low spots left > unforded; however, we did see what I'm pretty sure was a large spiny > soft shelled turtle in the water! > > > http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=26 > > > It was really wonderful. Thanks Jim and crew for all your hard work > and generosity. And thanks Grant for you support and friendship. > > Liesl Riv Chica Warrior who is not embarrassed to walk up a steep hill On Friday, June 1, 2012 11:24:05 AM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > > What a great evening at Hiawatha Cyclery. Good people, tons of bike > eye candy, heaps of meat and beer, and a most gracious guest of > honor. And a special bonus, Grant's daughter was there too. Many > jokes about every time her dad visits, the Betty Foy gets more > reflector tape stuck to it. Rivs represented: Custom, Atlantis, > Quickbeam, Saluki, Hilson, Beriot, Protovelo Bleriot, Hillbourne, Foy, > Hungapillar Diagatuber...Am I missing any that were there? Also nice > to match list-serv posters with faces and to meet list-serv lurkers! > Finished off with an adventuresome sunset ride into Minnehaha Falls > and the trails around Fort Snelling. Many flooded low spots left > unforded; however, we did see what I'm pretty sure was a large spiny > soft shelled turtle in the water! > > > http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=26 > > > It was really wonderful. Thanks Jim and crew for all your hard work > and generosity. And thanks Grant for you support and friendship. > > Liesl Riv Chica Warrior who is not embarrassed to walk up a steep hill -- 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/-/9oY0mOve6DwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB 170mm Cranks triple 110/74 bcd
Michael Try this guy. He posted a bunch of FS stuff on the 650B group. I have no affiliation. Bill http://www.flickr.com/photos/53347917@N02/6905917410/in/set-72157625090541028/ On Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:39:13 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with > or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple > with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged > Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to > spen 40ish including shipping.thanks in advance!-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.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8PrSAjWwaTcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant/Harris book signing June 1 (time?)
Yeah, it's showed up twice before, too they originally had planned for the 2nd, but it's moved to the 3rd (I'm guessing they realized, they needed a bit more time allowed for travel, eh? -L On Friday, June 1, 2012 1:12:44 PM UTC-4, Bruce Baker wrote: > > Grant will be in Bristol, Tn on Sunday at Mountain Sports LTD. tried > to post this but hasn't shown up. > > On 6/1/12, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > > thanks bill. us outta-towners appreciate the follow up > > > > 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 > > The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried > > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4fc8f116ad82c192a3st01duc > > > > -- > > 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 from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > -- 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/-/YPg8nYj_cbUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
Glad it was fun, wished I could have been there but various things have come up to eat my available time on Thursday, Friday and indeed most of this weekend- despite having put the Midwest Riv Rally on the family calendar months ago- meaning I won't manage to be there for any of it. The universe does not tend to respect that plans we make... How's the saying go- "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Thanks to Jim for making this all happen. Everybody have fun! It should be a stunningly gorgeous weekend for riding around Lake Pepin. I'll have to find a way to sneak out for a few short rides. Tim -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS-Rivendell Road Standard FF/HS
Hi All, For sale: 59.5 Rivendell Road Standard, frame, fork and headset. This is one of the early Waterford builds with the bi-plane fork, '95 or '96. I have owned it for a bit over 5 years. Structurally/functionally it is fine but the original paint will need attention of some sort, depending on what you value. From the time I got it there were some rough spots (shown in the photos). I was going to send the frame to JB for a repaint so I made the choice to see what was going on underneath those areas. The paint in the affected areas flaked off after a bit of prodding with a needle. It's got knicks and stuff you'd expect to see on a frame of it's age but no dents. So hit it with some primer and ride or go for a full repaint. It's a great bike but I've come across a double Joe, Long Low that is a better fit and takes a bigger tire so this one will go. 550.00 plus shipping. Have a look at all the pictures linked and feel free to ask questions. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/sets/72157629942070062/ Thanks, - Frank -- 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/-/oG92yVxbZYEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Update on RBW Owners Bunch Web Discussion
please post my e-mail about Grant's visit to MOuntain Sports Ltd On 6/24/11, Jim Edgar wrote: > For the past week, accessing the RBW Owners Bunch via the web interface has > been akin to downloading images over an analog modem - pokey and filled with > weird time-out errors. > > Here's what seems to be the deal. Google has been migrating all of the > groups over to a new format, and is semi-redirecting things to that new > location. It seems to load much faster if you go directly to the new > "Forums" fomat, which can be found here: > > https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/rbw-owners-bunch > > So, just to divert comments about this - > > 1) Yes, it's a different presentation. I liked the older way too, but then > again, I was just used to it. In a couple weeks, you'll probably never miss > it. > > 2) Yes, it makes you reestablish your google ID connections, no longer using > your previous image or moniker. No, I don't know why. If this vexes you, > please direct your wrath to the folks at google, rather than share it with > the group. > > 3) The discussion can still be enjoyed via email, rather than the site. > > From my point of view as list admin, it does allow some other controls, such > as "Locking" a discussion or making an "Announcement" as opposed to a > discussion thread, and always displaying it at the top of the list. In > fact, I'll probably do a couple of those things to this post, so folks > continue to see it. I'll dig into things a little more next week. > > All-righty, that's enough list-adminy stuff for a Friday > > - Jim > > -- > 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/-/FL41jY0Ge7AJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant/Harris book signing June 1 (time?)
Grant will be in Bristol, Tn on Sunday at Mountain Sports LTD. tried to post this but hasn't shown up. On 6/1/12, mikel66...@juno.com wrote: > thanks bill. us outta-towners appreciate the follow up > > 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 > The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4fc8f116ad82c192a3st01duc > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
+1 to all of what Liesl and Eric said. This could not have been better - weather, food, Riv-fans and owners, bikes, etc. Grant and his daughter both arrived by bike (not a tandem), by the way. Thanks Jim T and everyone at HC and everyone who attended. If you are at a location where Grant is scheduled to appear in the future you owe it to yourself to go. For me, meeting Grant in person put a perfect cap on everything I have ever known about Bridgestone and Rivendell and the integrity and honesty of those organizations because of his leadership. His whole way of running the company is so different from the marketing, hype and unnecessary products and "improvements" by other companies that it makes Rivendell seem like it is from another planet. A very good planet, indeed. Planet Rivendell. Just Ride. -jb - who is also not packed and just an hour ago decided which bike to take on the Sat/Sun ride. It will be the LHT with 700 x 35 Paselas. On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Liesl wrote: > What a great evening at Hiawatha Cyclery. Good people, tons of bike > eye candy, heaps of meat and beer, and a most gracious guest of > honor. And a special bonus, Grant's daughter was there too. Many > jokes about every time her dad visits, the Betty Foy gets more > reflector tape stuck to it. Rivs represented: Custom, Atlantis, > Quickbeam, Saluki, Hilson, Beriot, Protovelo Bleriot, Hillbourne, Foy, > Hungapillar Diagatuber...Am I missing any that were there? Also nice > to match list-serv posters with faces and to meet list-serv lurkers! > Finished off with an adventuresome sunset ride into Minnehaha Falls > and the trails around Fort Snelling. Many flooded low spots left > unforded; however, we did see what I'm pretty sure was a large spiny > soft shelled turtle in the water! > > > http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=26 > > It was really wonderful. Thanks Jim and crew for all your hard work > and generosity. And thanks Grant for you support and friendship. > > Liesl Riv Chica Warrior who is not embarrassed to walk up a steep hill > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: cameras and biking
I now carry my Fuji X100. With its 35mm equivalent prime and superb image quality, it is the perfect package for me. My other alternative is my PEN E-P3 which I still prefer to use with some of its wonderful prime lenses, and on either a Boxy Rando bag or Riv's small Sackville on the front I can still carry with 2-3 lenses. Been using the X100 lately more though. Will need to explore the padding option to carry my D700 in the front, although I am fine tuning an option to carry a full DSLR configuration on the back presuming that my primary intent on those rides is the photography and not the ride. Am still looking for an optimal way to bring a tripod along. René -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
You missed my SimpleOne! Oh, and the Grant designed Soma that's for sale at the shop. Otherwise, it's complete from what I remember. There were two customs at different times. Dave Siskind had to leave early. Was great to finally meet Grant in person. With all the folks, food, and drink it was a memorable day. Fun to meet some of the "pixel pals" in real life. And to catch up with some of my other friends that I hadn't seen in a while. A huge thanks to everyone involved. And the fun continues tomorrow with the Midwest Rivendell Rally in starting in Red Wing, MN. Still don't have the camping gear packed. Oh, and Liesl, that's a way cool turtle spotting. Am jealous. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On 6/1/12, Liesl wrote: > What a great evening at Hiawatha Cyclery. Good people, tons of bike > eye candy, heaps of meat and beer, and a most gracious guest of > honor. And a special bonus, Grant's daughter was there too. Many > jokes about every time her dad visits, the Betty Foy gets more > reflector tape stuck to it. Rivs represented: Custom, Atlantis, > Quickbeam, Saluki, Hilson, Beriot, Protovelo Bleriot, Hillbourne, Foy, > Hungapillar Diagatuber...Am I missing any that were there? Also nice > to match list-serv posters with faces and to meet list-serv lurkers! > Finished off with an adventuresome sunset ride into Minnehaha Falls > and the trails around Fort Snelling. Many flooded low spots left > unforded; however, we did see what I'm pretty sure was a large spiny > soft shelled turtle in the water! > > http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=26 > > It was really wonderful. Thanks Jim and crew for all your hard work > and generosity. And thanks Grant for you support and friendship. > > Liesl Riv Chica Warrior who is not embarrassed to walk up a steep hill > > -- > 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 from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Grant/Harris book signing June 1 (time?)
thanks bill. us outta-towners appreciate the follow up 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4fc8f116ad82c192a3st01duc -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 8:43 AM, Ryan Watson wrote: > Having said that, 90+% of the riders use skinny 23mm tires and seem to enjoy > themselves. You do see lots of thick bar tape, jelly filled gloves and those > anti-vibration bar plugs! What the heck are "anti vibration bar plugs"?! > I'll be on my 650B Kogswell with 38-40mm tires, probably Trimlines. Fenders > too. Curious: why not the very nice Herse? Was the K the one I borrowed briefly? Patrick Moore, girding my loins for a massively epic 30 miler once the smoke dies down in ABQ, NM -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on Camelbacks
Thanks for all the feedback on Camelbacks; overall, I'd guess about 4/3 against. But the "pro" reasons, even for road biking, intrigue me enough that I'd like to try one, but I will wait until I can get one for pennies on the dollar, as at a swap or remainder table (must check REI, Performance) or from my brother. I generally dislike things on my back but the ice suggestion might even be a benefit in hot weather. Meanwhile, I'll dig up the forgotten-at-home Minoura QR clamp (neat thing that allows you to clamp a cage to a frame tube or to the bar -- the mount proper swivels). Either that, or I need to find a larger-than-Banana bag for the rear. I know my Fargo has six, yea six! cage mounts, but alas the two best ones on dt and st are prevented by the triangular frame bag (thanks, Dan) that replaces the kit Banana Bag (to provide a space for rear blinkies) and the bar bag (that takes up space that I mean eventually for interrupter levers). But that leaves four, two on the fork, one fitting a small bottle at the apex of the frame diamond, and the sub-dt one. I don't regret not having fender mounts applied to the Joe, but I do regret not having those extra, dt cage mounts added. Patrick Moore in smokey ABQ, NM, where the winds have finally blown the smoke from the 200K acre fire in the SW. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Grant in Minneapolis was Most Excellent!
What a great evening at Hiawatha Cyclery. Good people, tons of bike eye candy, heaps of meat and beer, and a most gracious guest of honor. And a special bonus, Grant's daughter was there too. Many jokes about every time her dad visits, the Betty Foy gets more reflector tape stuck to it. Rivs represented: Custom, Atlantis, Quickbeam, Saluki, Hilson, Beriot, Protovelo Bleriot, Hillbourne, Foy, Hungapillar Diagatuber...Am I missing any that were there? Also nice to match list-serv posters with faces and to meet list-serv lurkers! Finished off with an adventuresome sunset ride into Minnehaha Falls and the trails around Fort Snelling. Many flooded low spots left unforded; however, we did see what I'm pretty sure was a large spiny soft shelled turtle in the water! http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=26 It was really wonderful. Thanks Jim and crew for all your hard work and generosity. And thanks Grant for you support and friendship. Liesl Riv Chica Warrior who is not embarrassed to walk up a steep hill -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Grant/Harris book signing June 1 (time?)
I was in Harris yesterday and it has been moved from 5:00 - 6:00 to 6:00 - 7:00. Publisher apparently thought 5:00 was too early for working folks to make it. On May 31, 10:26 pm, "mikel66...@juno.com" wrote: > i thought the original posting said from 5-6pm but the Harris blog mentions > 6-7pm. can someone confirm the correct time of the book signing? > mike goldman > warwick,r.i. > > 5 Diet Pills that Work > 2012's Top 5 Weight Loss Pills. Updated Consumer Ratings. Free > Report.http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4fc8289fc51d32263942st06duc -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Advice on Camelbacks
Hi Patrick, I have a lot of history with Camelbacks from more more dedicated mountain bike days. I think they're critical for this type of riding 'cause on most technical rides you can afford to take your eyes off the trail to reach your water bottle. Over time however, I've come to despise the extra weight on my back and more often carry a bottle on mountain bike rides and simply pull over to drink. I know you have a Fargo with FREAKING 6 WATER BOTTLE MOUNTS and highly suggest adding another mount. And my Fargo plan is on pause for the summer as I realize the benefits of building one from ground up like you with parts that I actually WANT. Camelback Pros: 1. Best choice for technical mountain bike rides. Camelback cons: 1. Easily tempted to carry more water/weight than you may need. 2. It's a 10 minute ordeal to pull out, place drying hanger inside, hang bladder, reassemble and put away. 3. Eventually a leak WILL happen and your back will be the sponge. Peace from Shifty (Sean) On Thursday, May 31, 2012 2:10:26 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I made the mistake of setting out just now with just one 28 oz water > bottle (my Joe has only one set of braze ons -- a big regret -- and I > forgot the nifty Minoura clamp-on cage mount thingie) and by the > halfway point (only 22 m rt) I was wishing I had twice as much water. > So, a few questions about Camelbacks or whatever they are called. I've > never used one. > > My main concerns are, (1) do they feel icky (that's a technical term) > on your back on a hot day? > > 2). Do they mold up? How do you clean them to prevent mold? > > 3) What brand and model do y'all recommend, if any? > > Gnashbar has several on sale (tho' they're damn'd expensive compared > to water bottles). Is the cheapest, at $40, the "Camelback Fairfax" > fer God's sake, 50 oz, decent? Or the (gad) "Blowfish" 70 oz at $60? I > can't see carrying more than half a gallon on my back. > > Or am I just better off putting a second bottle in my rear pocket? > > -- > "Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you." > > Flannery O'Connor > > - > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > - > -- 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/-/ekAurNn1_0oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: rene herse crank
I've been riding the Herse cranks for a few months now, and really like them... I went with a 48/30. My main reason for getting them was the desire for a compact double with a smaller-than-34 (I ride in the Berkeley Hills a lot... love my 30t!). Shifting up for the 18-tooth jump works nicely. I do have one issue. In order to make the shift onto the big chainring, the derailleur cage is pushed out far enough and the Q is low enough that the crank arm rubs the cage as I pedal. At the moment, I just back the cage off a bit after I shift up (friction shifting). I wrote Jan about it, and he pointed out that the Campy "Mirage FB" front derailleur is pretty wide, and that, together with the 18t jump, might be the cause. I know a lot of folks here use that derailleur, so I thought I'd point out the problem. On that note, anybody got a good suggestion for a different front derailleur? Corwin On Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:36:06 AM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > I've been commuting for the past few weeks with one of the new Rene Herse > cranks on my AHH. http://www.compasscycle.com/cranks_bb.html I haven't > seen any reviews on this yet, so I figured I would share a few > thoughts/opinions with the group. I'm not really a crankoholic, and have > mainly ridden wider Q mountain cranks. I mainly wanted to upgrade the bike > a bit, and thought a well built crankset would be a nice add. Something > that would last as long as the frame, perhaps. > > I've never had any experience with a narrow tread road bike, and was a bit > worried that having a narrow Q would be a problem. So far that has not > worked out to be the case. I find it comfortable, and natural. The length > of these are 171mm, which is close to what I'm finding to be ideal for me. > I tend to lately favor the 170mm cranks I have on another bike over the > 175mm I've been using for the past 20 years. > > The finish and feel of these cranks is indeed very nice, and every bit as > good as it has been billed. The chainrings are nice and thick, but > elegant. To me, these cranks feel more solid than the others I've used > lately including Sugino XD, Suntour XC Pro, and modern Shimano Deore and XT > cranks, as well as a Race Face outboard bearing set I have on my mtb. > They are very nice to look at, as well, with a highly polished finish, and > simple, clean and classy lines that go really well with the Rivendell > frame. > > It was recommended by Jan that I use a 110mm bottom bracket, so I ordered > one, but decided to try the cranks with a 107mm that I had on already. > They went on easily, and the arms have at least 3-5mm clearance with the > chainstays. The chainline is adequate, as well. I got 44/28 rings to go > with an 11-32 cassette. This gives me plenty of range for the hilly riding > I do in the area. Bottom line - I highly recommend these. Love em! > > Pics: > > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzzumnw > > Brian > Seattle, WA > -- 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/-/sJd-Sf99NwUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Rivendell frame for sale.
My 64 cm Rivendell custom frame and fork is offered once again for sale at a reduced price. This a road model designed by Grant Peterson of conventional tubing. The build is by Joe Starck and the paint by Joe Bell. It was used lightly and is in near new condition. It is a superb example of the frame builder's art and ready to be built up . The colors are dark green with creme accents. My name is painted on the top tube hence the price is $975.00 shipped to lower 48. Photos and questions from :artmoli...@yahoo.com -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: rene herse crank
My favorite "bargain" cranks are Shimano's FC-R4550. At one point, I had three of them in service, but I'm down to just two sets (I sold one of the bikes). The 4550s are non-series components, and can be purchased quite cheaply online. The inner (34t) chainring has proved to be quite durable, especially compared to the stock rings found on the Sugino XD cranks. In fact, Shimano specs the same inner ring on the R600 and R700 cranksets (which sell for more than the R4550). Would it be more cost-effective to "upgrade" to an Ultegra crank? Probably not. I'd rather take the money saved on the cranks and spend it on chains, and replace those at the appropriate interval to increase the other drivetrain components' lifespan. Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 09:46:11 -0700 From: thill@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: rene herse crank With all due respect, Jan, that is a highly dubious assertion that 105 cranks will cost less per mile than Ultegra cranks. The MSRP difference in the crank is $100 ($360 for Ultegra and $260 for 105), If you assume the chainrings to be the primary wear item, you could buy the 105 crank and spend the extra $100 on some new (supposedly more durable) Ultegra rings to use when the 105 rings wear out. Now we're at the same price, and we've got two sets of chainrings for the less costly crank. That to me sounds like the 105 crank will give more miles for the same dollars. Of course, there's the probability that the cranks themselves could break, but that probability is slim with either model. How to compare two very small probabilities and translate it usefully to dollars/mile? That an old Peugeot was costly to maintain is not too surprising. Those things are money pits. Would an equivalently priced, say, Miyata with Sun Tour parts, of the same vintage, have been less costly to maintain? I think yes, all else being equal, and barring crashes, and other mishaps. I can point at numerous Schwinn Varsities and similar machines that have been abused in many ways by many people for 40 years, and they're still on the road. Arguably, the Varsity is cheap for other reasons, but durability isn't one of them. Anyway, I suspect the dollars to durability correlation to be a weak correlation at best, and impossible to discern in the real world. This is the kind of overly simplistic thing you read in an article in Bicycling that attempts to give first-timers some basic knowledge to buy a first road bike. But even Bicycling doesn't have the audacity to make a definitive claim in terms of dollars per mile. I agree that a crummy bike will be less enjoyable and will need repairs, but 105 parts are far from crummy. On Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48:49 AM UTC-5, Jan Heine wrote:On May 31, 6:03 am, Steven Frederick wrote: > It's interesting how people prioritize bike build budget money. Lot's of > Riv's proudly roll with fairly low-mid range yet functional parts, Sugino > cranks, 105 derailers, Tektro brakes. And I see a lot of Surly's with CK > headsets and various high-end bits. "Bike Bling." I think a lot depends on how much you ride. 105 parts will be more expensive than Ultegra in the long run, if you ride more than 2000 miles a year. Quality components offer better durability and/or improved performance - for example, a high-end crank with narrower tread (Q factor) and harder-wearing chainrings will be more enjoyable and not much more expensive in the long-run than a cheap Sugino crank with soft chainrings. I learned this early-on. My mid-range Peugeot 10-speed ended up being the most expensive bike I ever owned, per mile. Once I started riding seriously, it needed repairs and replacements almost weekly. When I switched to a custom frame with Campagnolo components, which cost three times as much to buy, my per-mile cost went way down. At the same time, my enjoyment of cycling went way up. It can be a win-win situation, once you get over the sticker shock. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly http://www.bikequarterly.com Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/ On Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:48:49 AM UTC-5, Jan Heine wrote:On May 31, 6:03 am, Steven Frederick wrote: > It's interesting how people prioritize bike build budget money. Lot's of > Riv's proudly roll with fairly low-mid range yet functional parts, Sugino > cranks, 105 derailers, Tektro brakes. And I see a lot of Surly's with CK > headsets and various high-end bits. "Bike Bling." I think a lot depends on how much you ride. 105 parts will be more expensive than Ultegra in the long run, if you ride more than 2000 miles a year. Quality components offer better durability and/or improved performance - for example, a high-end crank with narrower tread (Q factor) and harder-wearing chainrings will be more enjoyable and not much more expensive in the long-run than a cheap Sugino crank with soft chainrings. I learned this early-o
Re: [RBW] Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
I'll be there! I've done RTR almost every year since 1993. I've not ridden the dirt section in question, but the other dirt roads they've used in the past have actually been smoother than most of the pavement. They spray some kind of chemical binder on the road ahead of time. Colorado pavement, especially in the mountains, is pretty crappy. I wouldn't use anything narrower than 32mm myself. Having said that, 90+% of the riders use skinny 23mm tires and seem to enjoy themselves. You do see lots of thick bar tape, jelly filled gloves and those anti-vibration bar plugs! On one particularly rough section I once picked up almost a dozen of those plugs that had rattled loose and fallen on the road. I'll be on my 650B Kogswell with 38-40mm tires, probably Trimlines. Fenders too. I'll be surprised if there are more than 10 fendered bikes there. I've seen many totally rain-free years, but last year, it rained like hell on the last day. You never know. Most likely, rain will come in the form of the occasional brief, but intense afternoon thunderstorm. Also, a bell is worth it's weight in gold when sharing the road with 2000 other riders. Ryan in Albuquerque On Jun 1, 2012, at 6:40, Mojo wrote: > Ride the Rockies starts weekend next. Is anyone from this group going to be > there? > > So I am between two bikes, a standard Rivendell road and a Legolas. > The Legolas has longboard fenders on it, so the thought is I will take the > road if the weather forecast is dry, the Legolas if wet. > I like the idea of having fenders for a 6 day ride though. Both bikes weigh > around 25lbs with empty saddlebag, empty water bottles, pump, repair kit, > bell, small lights. > > Now tires. This is 440 miles with about 25 miles of dirt. One 15 mile stretch > of dirt is towards the end of the longest day at 92 miles. The dirt roads are > described as smooth. I have three sets of tires: Jack Brown Greens, Rolly > Polys, Schwalbe Ultremo ZX (28mm). If the Legolas goes it will definitely > have the Jack Browns. The Riv road can take any of these tires without > fenders. > > Thoughts? Thanks! > -- > 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/-/oPhpvUaYgf4J. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Advice on Camelbacks
"Lobo" model here. Actually don't use the bladder much, opting to put in an extra water bottle and more food instead. Right now the bladder is in the freezer and if I use it again it will get a squirt of lemon juice to cover up the beach ball taste. On centuries where I'm not likely to come across a convenience store, I'll take along the large saddle-mounted Baggins and stick the bladder in there. On breaks you can drink from the hose and refill your caged water bottles from there. -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Which tires, which bike for Ride the Rockies?
Ride the Rockies starts weekend next. Is anyone from this group going to be there? So I am between two bikes, a standard Rivendell road and a Legolas. The Legolas has longboard fenders on it, so the thought is I will take the road if the weather forecast is dry, the Legolas if wet. I like the idea of having fenders for a 6 day ride though. Both bikes weigh around 25lbs with empty saddlebag, empty water bottles, pump, repair kit, bell, small lights. Now tires. This is 440 miles with about 25 miles of dirt. One 15 mile stretch of dirt is towards the end of the longest day at 92 miles. The dirt roads are described as smooth. I have three sets of tires: Jack Brown Greens, Rolly Polys, Schwalbe Ultremo ZX (28mm). If the Legolas goes it will definitely have the Jack Browns. The Riv road can take any of these tires without fenders. Thoughts? Thanks! -- 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/-/oPhpvUaYgf4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: cameras and biking
Steve - thanks for reminding me of the LX5. Had completely forgotten about it. Have an LX3. While I love the image quality, hate the easily moved dial. Lost about 20 percent of my photos while in Washgton DC in 2008 and in San Diego in 2009 because of the wrong settings. User error, but it still bothers me. Most of the time I've been using either a Ricoh GRDIII or lately, a Fuji point and shoot. Sort of like restricting myself to a prime lens, but frankly think the 28mm on the Ricoh is too wide for outside on the bike. The Fuji is more than acceptable for my uses and it has excellent low light capabilities. Did see a couple of nice options last night at a get together at Hiawatha Cyclery for Grant's book tour. Something more to think about. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On 5/31/12, Brian Hanson wrote: > True, but I'm used to zooms, and it was time to start working with primes > (for me). I'll suffer through it - probably end up with a zoom soon :) > > On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 5:35 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > >> On Thu, 2012-05-31 at 17:18 -0700, Brian Hanson wrote: >> > I almost went with an LX5/S100, but got a GF3 with a pancake lens so I >> > could get on the replaceable lens format while still keeping the body >> > very small. There was a killer deal on it a few weeks back, so I took >> > the plunge. So far, it seems to be nearly as easy to use while riding >> > as my old Elph. Just need to nail a good harness... >> >> But that leaves you with just the one focal length (or needing to carry >> multiple lenses to get multiple focal lengths). That might not be much >> of a big deal for "ordinary photography," but when you're taking photos >> on a bike ride you often don't have the time to get off the bike and >> walk around to get close enough. >> >> >> -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: 68cm Atlantis Frame/Fork/HS
Hi all, Please excuse me for cross-posting. I've decided to sell my 68cm Atlantis frameset. I purchased it in 2007 and it's a Toyo built unit with the rounded lugs. It's been well used but I had it repainted by a local frame builder, Chris Kvale, two years ago. I've experienced multiple instances of chainsuck since the repaint during some muddy gravel rides, so there's some damage to the drive-side chainstay as a result, including a small dent. I repainted the area myself using touch-up paint that Chris provided but it needs to be touched up again. My intent was to have Chris touch it up before I sold it but he can't get to it until fall on account of his workload, so I'm selling it as is. Functionally it's 100%. It's a nice burnt orange color with sort of a khaki tan on the headtube, lug windows, etc. It's also got the fancy headbadge that Riv offers on it. Aside from the chainstay damage, it's in really nice shape. There are other nicks and scratches but they're pretty minor. There's also a pinch mark in the paint from the front derailleur clamp. It's got the stock Ultegra headset. Of course, tall folks know that Riv doesn't offer the 68cm Atlantis anymore. So this is a chance for someone to get their hands on one. I've posted some pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun_meehan/ I'm asking $1,400. Feel free to make me an offer if you think that's unreasonable. Please contact me off-list with questions if you're interested. Thanks, Shaun Meehan -- 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 from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
