[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[bobish]

Doh! Thanks, Matt.

Perry

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[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

The new blue is stunning!

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[RBW] Re: Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

[Aaron Thomas]

What a shame. Really nice looking bike.

Aaron

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:14:24 PM UTC-7, James Valiensi wrote:
>
> Hi,
> One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up 
> on Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line.
>
> When I first built this bike, and was riding down the road, some passerby 
> yelled "Nice Rivendell". That was a nice compliment. 
>
> Here is a flickr page of it.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157632319454467/
>
> Thanks
> James Valiensi
> Northridge, CA
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[RBW] Re: New Tektro TRP Levers - Review

[hangtownmatt]

I splurged also.  I like them a lot and would like to keep them for a long 
long time.  However, I've yet to find replacement gum hoods.  Does anybody 
know if, or where, these are available?

Matt


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[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

[dougP]

As a counterpoint, people have warned for years that I may ruin my Atlantis 
using it off road.  So far, only the paint has been damaged and that's 
mostly my fault for heaving it over gates & such and my tendency to fall 
off every 10 miles or so when on trails.  Rivendells are tough bicycles.

dougP

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 7:06:15 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
>
> Justin:
>
> That sounds tempting, but don't you worry eventually you may end up 
> thrashing your SO?  I mean Wissahickon is pretty rocky, right?  Preserve 
> the SO for long life; I say get yourself a nice steel MTB.  In fact you 
> should bring your SO up to Lambertville some time. I'll give you an awesome 
> tour of our local MTB trails (and you can even try out my spare Niner MCR 
> steel 29er).  Save your SO for the pub ride, later. In fact I'll bring MY 
> SO, too.  
> Peace,
> BobbyB
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[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[hangtownmatt]

Perry,

A magnet will let you know instantly.

Matt

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:06:28 AM UTC-7, bobish wrote:
>
> I have 3 bikes with a-bars and I'm pretty sure one of them is cro-mo. Are 
> they obviously marked somewhere? Near stem insert point? I need to look. 
> Anyway, I don't think it makes much difference to me. How about cro-mo for 
> heavy rider/rough-tough offroading and AL for a everything else?
>
> Perry
>

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[RBW] Am I nuts?

[Montclair BobbyB]

Justin:

That sounds tempting, but don't you worry eventually you may end up thrashing 
your SO?  I mean Wissahickon is pretty rocky, right?  Preserve the SO for long 
life; I say get yourself a nice steel MTB.  In fact you should bring your SO up 
to Lambertville some time. I'll give you an awesome tour of our local MTB 
trails (and you can even try out my spare Niner MCR steel 29er).  Save your SO 
for the pub ride, later. In fact I'll bring MY SO, too.  
Peace,
BobbyB

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Re: [RBW] Re: It is BACK!

[Tom Goodmann]

Looks great!  So, while you look for time to build it out, you have 
wonderful art for your wall!

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 9:15:39 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote:
>
> Another one drooling over the bike.  Very nice.  Love the blue and the 
> cream looks creamier than the regular Rivendell version.  Could just be the 
> contrast with the blue, but it works for me.  Glad you have it back.
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM, Aaron Thomas 
> 
> > wrote:
>
>> Fantastic color! Does it have a special name? Is it the same as the Homer 
>> blue?
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:29:03 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote:
>>
>>> When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. 
>>>  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat 
>>> mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and 
>>> upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!
>>>
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**lynnefitz/8962094278/
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**lynnefitz/8962094310/
>>>
>>> Repair job by Steve Rex, paint job by his painter.
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

[jinxed]

SorryI just saw this.

Here is the new thread about the 
store

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[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

[dailyrandonneur]

Mine arrived. Love them. I posted out them to our blog The Daily 
Randonneur. 

http://thedailyrandonneur.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/association-of-caffeinated-wheelmen-button-and-patch/

Thanks for doing this!

Ed Felker
Washington, DC

On Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:30:30 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote:
>
> OK...it took me a bit to learn the ropes of setting up and running a 
> store...but I think it's a go.
>
> Some additional items have been added and a concept tee if interest is 
> there.
>
> I may tweak some things once I get the feel but I would love to get 
> feedback too.
>
> This will be a first for this stay home parent, cyclist, artist, coffee 
> drankernow online purveyor.
>
> Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen STORE
>  
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[RBW] Re: Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

[Philip Williamson]

That's horrible! 

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:14:24 PM UTC-7, James Valiensi wrote:
>
> Hi,
> One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up 
> on Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line.
>
> When I first built this bike, and was riding down the road, some passerby 
> yelled "Nice Rivendell". That was a nice compliment. 
>
> Here is a flickr page of it.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157632319454467/
>
> Thanks
> James Valiensi
> Northridge, CA
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Oiling a Select saddle

[Ginz]

The instruction sheet in the B17 I just bought says not to proofide the 
upper side of an Aged saddle.  I assume the Organic saddles are oak tanned 
and certainly not "aged."  They mean the pre-aged saddles I guess?

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Re: [RBW] Re: It is BACK!

[Eric Platt]

Another one drooling over the bike.  Very nice.  Love the blue and the
cream looks creamier than the regular Rivendell version.  Could just be the
contrast with the blue, but it works for me.  Glad you have it back.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN


On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM, Aaron Thomas wrote:

> Fantastic color! Does it have a special name? Is it the same as the Homer
> blue?
>
>
> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:29:03 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote:
>
>> When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question.
>>  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat
>> mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and
>> upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**lynnefitz/8962094278/
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/**lynnefitz/8962094310/
>>
>> Repair job by Steve Rex, paint job by his painter.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

[Leslie]

I love the bonus artwork on the packaging:  tell your daughter it's awesome!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8963817901/

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

[Pepe Demarest]

I too would like to know if either is still available.


On Sunday, May 5, 2013 5:06:31 PM UTC-5, Andy Forquer wrote:
>
> Selling my 54.5cm Rivendell Atlantis, as I am moving to grad-school and 
> would like to trim down the fleet.
>
> This bike was purchased less than a year ago from the Rivendell Garage 
> Sale - where it had been used as a demo bike.  Therefore, it is very low 
> mileage, with only a little paint removed from the right chainstay due to 
> chain-suck.  It is one of the fancier lugged, Japanese Atlantis's from the 
> early 2000's - and can provide the serial if needed.
>
> Being sold without the saddle, saddle bag, rack, bell, and water-bottles. 
>  Willing to negotiate on those items if interested.
>
> Also selling my 56cm 
> RB-1... could make quite 
> the twin setup!
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
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[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

[Aaron Thomas]

Fantastic color! Does it have a special name? Is it the same as the Homer 
blue?

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:29:03 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote:
>
> When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. 
>  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat 
> mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and 
> upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094310/
>
> Repair job by Steve Rex, paint job by his painter.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

[René Sterental]

Forgot to add the link to the photo...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/8833090642/sizes/l/

René


On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:35 PM, René Sterental  wrote:

> Not the best of photos, but at least you can see how the new tan color
> compares to other colors:
> My AHH sporting a rear original color tan Acorn saddlebag, brown Berthoud
> saddle, and other colors. I'd characterize the new RBW tan bags as having a
> greenish hue when compared to other tan canvas bags.
>
> It's very attactive.
>
> René
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Brian Hanson  wrote:
>
>> Aaron had the "small" tan on the recent rumble ride.  It was a great
>> looking bag.  Exactly like the olives, but tan :)
>>
>> http://flic.kr/p/eCuneN
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Dave  wrote:
>>
>>> I've seen em in person, and have been using the tan small saddlesack
>>> since December.  They look outstanding.  I get compliments anytime I'm
>>> using it.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:48:21 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:

 Saw that these are back in stock in green and in the new tan color
 which looks great. Anyone seen the new tan SaddleSacks in person? I imagine
 they look even better. Anyone order one?

 http://www.rivbike.com/**product-p/bassl-tan.htm

 --mike

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Re: [RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

[René Sterental]

Not the best of photos, but at least you can see how the new tan color
compares to other colors:
My AHH sporting a rear original color tan Acorn saddlebag, brown Berthoud
saddle, and other colors. I'd characterize the new RBW tan bags as having a
greenish hue when compared to other tan canvas bags.

It's very attactive.

René


On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Brian Hanson  wrote:

> Aaron had the "small" tan on the recent rumble ride.  It was a great
> looking bag.  Exactly like the olives, but tan :)
>
> http://flic.kr/p/eCuneN
>
> Brian
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Dave  wrote:
>
>> I've seen em in person, and have been using the tan small saddlesack
>> since December.  They look outstanding.  I get compliments anytime I'm
>> using it.
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:48:21 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>>>
>>> Saw that these are back in stock in green and in the new tan color which
>>> looks great. Anyone seen the new tan SaddleSacks in person? I imagine they
>>> look even better. Anyone order one?
>>>
>>> http://www.rivbike.com/**product-p/bassl-tan.htm
>>>
>>> --mike
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Re: [RBW] Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

[Curtis McKenzie]

You may want to make a post at sdbikecommuter. They have a stole bike
thread.

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, James Valiensi wrote:

> Hi,
> One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up
> on Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line.
>
> When I first built this bike, and was riding down the road, some passerby
> yelled "Nice Rivendell". That was a nice compliment.
>
> Here is a flickr page of it.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157632319454467/
>
> Thanks
> James Valiensi
> Northridge, CA
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Re: [RBW] Re: Oiling a Select saddle

[René Sterental]

On my last Brooks saddle instructions, the message was to only oil the
bottom IF not using fenders. Otherwise, just do the top.

René


On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Ron Mc  wrote:

> I think it's possible to use Proofide too often - there are some posts on
> the Brooks England website that attest to that.  I better like Obenauf's
> that Riv sells.  It can go on real thin and is a better wax.
>
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:39:15 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>> HA! At my age (51) and with the kind of mileage I do lately (not much), I
>> would never live to see the day it got soft enough to be considered
>> rideable. ;-)
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 8:16:52 AM UTC-7, clayton wrote:
>>
>>> My B-17 special is about 15 years old and is still in great shape. When
>>> I got it, I spread Sno-seal top and bottom and took a hair dryer to it for
>>> a few minutes. I rubbed the melted snow seal in until my hand cramped. I
>>> did that three times. After months of riding I was getting a little
>>> frustrated that the saddle hadn't softened up. I used proofhide, Obenaufs,
>>> and finally a little bit of neatsfoot oil to try to soften it up and it
>>> still remained rock hard. The saddle looks like it will last another 15
>>> years. Seriously. Sno-seal is a wax and it soaked in so well and so deeply
>>> that it would not let the oils or fats in, to soften the seat. I loosened
>>> the tension on the saddle and after a year of flexing it is finally soft
>>> enough to let in oil. I would suggest that if you want your saddle to last
>>> forever, Sno-seal the hell out of it, heat it and repeat. Just don't expect
>>> it to soften up for a long time.
>>> Clayton
>>>
>>> On Sunday, June 2, 2013 7:38:21 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:

 Are the care needs of an undyed Brooks Select saddle any different from
 the dyed ones?

 Joe "to Proofide or not to Proofide" Bernard
 Vallejo, CA.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

[NWAJack]

What's the price on the rb-1?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

[Brian Hanson]

Aaron had the "small" tan on the recent rumble ride.  It was a great
looking bag.  Exactly like the olives, but tan :)

http://flic.kr/p/eCuneN

Brian


On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Dave  wrote:

> I've seen em in person, and have been using the tan small saddlesack since
> December.  They look outstanding.  I get compliments anytime I'm using it.
>
>
> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:48:21 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>>
>> Saw that these are back in stock in green and in the new tan color which
>> looks great. Anyone seen the new tan SaddleSacks in person? I imagine they
>> look even better. Anyone order one?
>>
>> http://www.rivbike.com/**product-p/bassl-tan.htm
>>
>> --mike
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[RBW] Re: Mid-May Tour

[Robert Kirkpatrick]

Hey thanks all for the kind words and checking out these posts/pics.  Sorry for 
the lack of individual responses but I'm actually back on tour, posting this 
from the road. I'm trying something different for this tour, using Track My 
Tour. So if interested in following along check out this post with the links 
and info and such:
http://www.spiralcage.com/rootless/?p=3264

Otherwise I'll post my usual tour write up and pics post-tour and let ya'll 
know when I do.

Cheers,
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[RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

[Dave]

I've seen em in person, and have been using the tan small saddlesack since 
December.  They look outstanding.  I get compliments anytime I'm using it.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:48:21 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote:
>
> Saw that these are back in stock in green and in the new tan color which 
> looks great. Anyone seen the new tan SaddleSacks in person? I imagine they 
> look even better. Anyone order one? 
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassl-tan.htm
>
> --mike
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[RBW] Re: FS-Wrights Leather Saddle W3N

[Garth]

Saddle is Sold !!  Thanks Dan and all for the Group :) 

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[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

[Frank Brose]

You're frickin' crazy because you have a Saluki without wheels that needs 
to be sold to finance this fantastic idea you have to make the Simple One 
the ultimate bicycle to fit your needs. We'll be waiting for the FS add. 
But on the other side of the coin do you want to live your life wondering 
how it could have been?  I'd say do it. The Great Bicycling Spirit hates a 
coward but loves those with the spirit of adventure.

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:22:56 PM UTC-5, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Sanity check-
> SimpleOne, after nearly leaving the stable, has taken over as my main ride 
> since I took the Saluki's wheel set to do a conversion on the lady's bike. 
> I currently have the Resist 700x45s on there and love it. However there's 
> also some trails out in the Wissahickon I'd like to ride on this bad boy. 
>
> I was thinking about setting up a cockpit to be quick switched (not a 
> problem) with the following gearing:
> 42 / 34 front
> 17 rear on one side
> 22 on the other. I see no problem and think I could even go smaller up 
> front if I switched to a triple instead of a double (bash guarded, etc). 
>
>
> Is this nuts? Should I just get a mountain bike?
>
> -J, PHl
>
>

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[RBW] Large Sackville SaddleSack

[Mike]

Saw that these are back in stock in green and in the new tan color which 
looks great. Anyone seen the new tan SaddleSacks in person? I imagine they 
look even better. Anyone order one? 

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassl-tan.htm

--mike

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[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

[Lynne Fitz]

Before and after: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157632430316656/
The S&S couplers were pre-existing.  I had them installed right after I 
bought the frame in 2007.
"Upgraded fork" - Riv didn't have a Bleriot fork.  So I have a 
Saluki/Hillborne fork with mid-fork rack braze-ons.  Buying new front rack. 
(old front rack for sale soon)
Many pics of my Bleriot: 
http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=20084214@N00&q=bleriot

I love the new color.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:29:03 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote:
>
> When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. 
>  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat 
> mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and 
> upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094310/
>
> Repair job by Steve Rex, paint job by his painter.
>

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Re: [RBW] Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

[David Hays]

Just received mine today.
Even better than hoped for.
Thanks.
David 
On Jun 4, 2013, at 3:17 AM, Benedikt  wrote:

> Fantastic! Just ordered three.
> 
> The other Seattle Brian.
> 
> On Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:30:30 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote:
> OK...it took me a bit to learn the ropes of setting up and running a 
> store...but I think it's a go.
> 
> Some additional items have been added and a concept tee if interest is there.
> 
> I may tweak some things once I get the feel but I would love to get feedback 
> too.
> 
> This will be a first for this stay home parent, cyclist, artist, coffee 
> drankernow online purveyor.
> 
> Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen STORE 
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[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

[Fullylugged]

well, if you have to ask

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:22:56 PM UTC-5, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
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>
>
> Is this nuts? 
>
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[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

[Fullylugged]

Best looking Bleriot out there! Ride in style Lynn.  I'm humming, "Oh 
Bleriot!"   to Van Morrison's tune...

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:29:03 PM UTC-5, Lynne Fitz wrote:
>
> When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. 
>  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat 
> mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and 
> upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094310/
>
> Repair job by Steve Rex, paint job by his painter.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

[Deacon Patrick]

Yeah, that would be the no bad weather part of the equation. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 2:30:07 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Deacon Patrick 
> > 
> wrote: 
> > "There's no such thing as bad wether, just bad clothing." 
> > 
>
> Well... just because I can dress for camping in the rain doesn't mean 
> I like camping in the rain. I find packing up and leaving in a 
> rainstorm depressing. Drizzle and fog are OK, but day after day of 
> rain is not something I enjoy. 
>
>
> -- 
> -- Anne Paulson 
>
> My hovercraft is full of eels 
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Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

[Joe Bunik]

Yes yes yes yes mike Schiller has it - just make it a weekend or
whatever I can make it!!!


On 6/5/13, Mike Schiller  wrote:
> The Central Coast has some nice rides for sure. Except Paso and Templeton
> get really hot in summer... like 100 degrees.  How about somewhere like
> Huntington Lake. There are some nice backcounty roads up there including
> Kaiser Pass. The roads into Edison and Florence lake are remote, single
> lane and above 7000 ft. There are campgrounds and hotels around Huntington.
>
>   There is quite a bit of climbing to Kaiser pass which is at 9184 ft.
>
> ~mike
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[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

[Michael]

>
> Congrats! Do you have more pics? Before and aft?
>

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

[Mike Schiller]

The Central Coast has some nice rides for sure. Except Paso and Templeton 
get really hot in summer... like 100 degrees.  How about somewhere like 
Huntington Lake. There are some nice backcounty roads up there including 
Kaiser Pass. The roads into Edison and Florence lake are remote, single 
lane and above 7000 ft. There are campgrounds and hotels around Huntington. 
  There is quite a bit of climbing to Kaiser pass which is at 9184 ft.

~mike


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[RBW] Re: Bug protection face mask?

[Cyclofiend Jim]

I dunno Manny - those seem to cover everything BUT the mouth and nose.

+1 for the Buff - I have a few of these which I use when out in the sun on 
the boat.  Or when it's just frosty enough to require a thin windbreak.  
They actually do cover well.  Not sure if they are really all that 
different from a bandana thickness... but, never really had a problem 
breathing through one.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/93409214@N00/4173184259

- Jim

On Monday, June 3, 2013 10:23:05 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
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> Mexican Luca Libre Mask. All the way. Pretty sure you can get it at the 
> Pop-up Store...
>
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[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

[Cyclofiend Jim]

The Sanity Tipping Point ™ is when you get to the trailhead of the 
singletrack network, look down at your fixed gearing and decide that 
there's no real point in flipping to the coastable side. 

A point which is getting smaller and smaller in my third eye mirror

Enjoy the ride and keep it simple.

- Jim / cyclofiend.com

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[RBW] FT: 10cm Nitto Technomic stem for 8cm

[Thomas B]

Trying to dial-in my Sam. 

I would like to trade a lightly used 10cm Nitto Technomic stem with 26mm 
clamp for the 8cm equivalent.

Thanks
Tom



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[RBW] Re: Anyone riding upright with Brooks Flyer saddle?

[Jay Lonner]

I'm rocking a Flyer on my city/utility bike set up with Bosco bullmoose 
bars. It's fine for rides under 10 miles (which is most of my riding on 
this bike). But I just came back from a longer ride, and yeah, toward the 
end I was wanting a little more support. I just got a B68 last week 
(Wallingford Bike still has them) that I intend to swap in.

Incidentally, does anyone know why Brooks decided to discontinue the B68? 
I've never ridden a B67, but I suspect the springs would be too much in 
combination with fat (40mm and up) tires.

Jay Lonner
Bellingham, WA

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:35:39 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
>
> They say you should go to a wider saddle for upright riding than a B17, 
> but I have a sprung Brooks Flyer I'd like to keep using.
>  
> Anyone doing it? How does the saddle work for upright riding? Wide enough 
> for you?
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Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

[Dennis Hogan]

Hi Tom-

I have been running the Continental 42's for several months. I bot them 
from Riv and they were said to actually measure 38 mm which I found to be 
true. I have liked them - mainly riding on roads but with a few wild rides 
on gravel, dirt, frozen dirt etc. My only problem was finding fenders to 
mount and ended up with SKS Velo 65 Cross fenders. I could not find them in 
the states but had them shipped from Europe They are a bit ugly but very 
functional for the Portland weather and are quick release for the sunny 
days. I originally tried some Bruce Gordon Rock N' Roads which I loved but 
could not solve the fender problem so they found a home with another list 
member.

Hope this is helpful - Dennis in PDX

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:43:37 AM UTC-7, Tom Harrop wrote:
>
> Don't know if I'm helping or hindering here, but Continental has a 42 mm 
> 'cyclocross' tyre with some side knobs. 
> Here.
>  
> Don't know anything about them.
>
> I'm also checking out tyres in this category & size range for a planned 
> (i.e. approved by the better half but currently lacking finance) Hillborne 
> trail-bike build. Has anyone worked out the maximum size that will fit in a 
> Hillborne frame without fenders? In this 
> photo from 
> Riv's own flickr it looks like they've used the 54-584 Schwalbe HS 
> 315,
>  
> but I have no idea what the actual measurement of that tyre is.
>
> Tom
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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

[mr.trout]

> Hi, Is this still available. Thanks. 
>
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

[KLA]

On Monday, June 3, 2013 3:28:24 PM UTC-4, KLA wrote:
>
> Thanks for the responses!  I may try a longer stem...I was also told a 
> longer stem would make the bike feel more stable  - although it feels fine 
> in that respect now.  I have very little bike 'knowledge' and and no 
> mechanical skills  - I can only get changes done at the bike shop.  K
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[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

[wjspencer]

Hi,
I got a pin from the original run back when. Can you send me a link or 
address for the new store?

Thanks
WJSpencer

On Friday, March 1, 2013 2:01:14 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote:
>
> OK I wanted to give an update on this project.
>
> A new batch of pins has been ordered and I was given a 4 week delivery 
> time. Both previous orders arrived faster, but plan on the full 4. I am 
> awaiting my invoice to determine pricing adjustments.
>
> I have also sent the artwork for getting a quote on patches. Luckily they 
> do not have to be ordered in high quantity. Pricing and availability TBD.
>
> After a bunch of research it looks like Bigcartel is the perfect solution 
> for handling the orders. THANK YOU Brian (Benedikt) for that suggestion!! 
> Free pin for you!
>
> I am in the process of setting up the storefront and when the product 
> arrives, I will add the inventory and post the link here. Simple add to 
> cart and pay. I'll add patches if/when they happen.
>
> Cheers!
>

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[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

[bo richardson]

On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:42:32 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: 
>
> Greetings All, 
>
> Planning a tour this summer for my wife and I up to the San Juan Islands. 
> We have about two weeks to spend on my Hillborne and her Atlantis exploring 
> the area. We live in Berkeley and are planning to take the amtrak up and 
> then ferry and cycle around.
>
> I know there are a bunch of NorWesters on this list and wanted to ask some 
> advice. We'll likely try to spend at least a day or two in Portland on our 
> way back as well.
>
> Is the Seattle Amtrak the best station to get off?
> If so, does this look like a good route to get to the ferry? 
> http://goo.gl/maps/uxOqM 
> Any campsites along that route that are recommended?
> Any words of wisdom about the islands themselves (things we must 
> see/avoid)?
>
> Looking forward to sharing images with the list when we return and also 
> open to any recommendations as they emerge.
>
> Cheers,
> Adam
>

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[RBW] Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

[James Valiensi]

Hi,
One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up on 
Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line.

When I first built this bike, and was riding down the road, some passerby 
yelled "Nice Rivendell". That was a nice compliment. 

Here is a flickr page of it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickvaliensi/sets/72157632319454467/

Thanks
James Valiensi
Northridge, CA

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[RBW] Re: "Just Repair"

[Brad]

This is terrific.  I want to try out some of the tips from the fork repair 
section.

You can still buy reprints of the original.  I know what my cycling friends 
are getting for Christmas this year.

Brad

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:13:32 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
> Tip O' The Mouse to Master-of-The-Useful-Hack JimG, who posted this link:
>
> http://www.archive.org/stream/bicyclerepairing00burr#page/n7/mode/2up
>
> "Bicycle Repairing - A Manual Compiled From Articles in THE IRON AGE - 
> 1896"
>
> Can't begin to pick a favorite section, but love the fact that the shop 
> layout includes an anvil.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> - Jim / cyclofiend.com
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] FS: Grid grey Toursacks, Excellent Condition

[Emily]

Hello all, 

I have a set of not-new, but very much like-new, grid grey toursacks. They 
are in impeccable condition. 

Photos here: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44792891@N06/sets/72157633952742086/

$250 + shipping; let's go through PayPal. 

Please inquire at scottaqua...@mac.com and thanks!

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Re: [RBW] It is BACK!

[PATRICK MOORE]

Whoof! Pretty! Were the S&S couplers added with the repair?

On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Lynne Fitz  wrote:

> When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question.
>  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat
> mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and
> upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094310/
>
> Repair job by Steve Rex, paint job by his painter.
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[RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

[Jay Lonner]

Early October is arguably my favorite time of year here. The rains don't 
usually set in for real until November, and while the nights can get chilly 
the days frequently are beautiful. Alpine routes typically are wide-open, 
and the mosquitoes and black flies are mostly dead. If you're considering 
the San Juans, the traffic will have died way down from tourist season. 
Probably the biggest limitation of touring that time of year is that at 
this latitude the days start to get short.

Jay Lonner
Bellingham, WA

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10:00:13 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> Hey Pacific Northwest Riv folks, 
>
> My touring buddy and I are thinking about a bike tour starting end of 
> Sept/beginning of Oct, loaded touring with camping. He suggested 
> starting in Seattle and heading south. I love the Pacific Northwest, 
> but it strikes me that October would be too late in the year, too 
> cold, rainy and dark, for a fun tour, and we should leave Seattle for 
> another year and start further south. What do you think? 
>
> I suppose we could also consider doing the tour, but credit-card 
> style. But we both like camping and don't really like motels. 
>
> -- 
> -- Anne Paulson 
>
> My hovercraft is full of eels 
>
>
> -- 
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>
> My hovercraft is full of eels 
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[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

[Swza]

These fires will become more and more common.  Although there was some snow 
at the end of the winter this year, overall, Colorado had 
very disappointing snow levels this year (especially considering how 
horrible the last two years were).  We already had a fire in Evergreen and 
it's the middle of Spring.  If we have another winter next year like this 
year, Denver and the metro area will be in huge trouble and there will be 
massive fire problems in the mountains.  My brother measures water levels 
for the state and the problem is much worse than people realize.   

Bike rides like these will be harder to come by in the future.  Patrick, I 
don't know what the answer is but we have to all start acting now, do 
anything you can.  It breaks my heart to see your daughters riding and to 
think what our magical and majestic mountains will look like when they are 
grown.

 

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:46:26 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Woke up today knowing there would be a lot of LOUD construction due to all 
> the heavy equipment that had appeared in town over the weekend. My plan was 
> to escape to Rampart Reservoir which was partly burned by the Waldo Canyon 
> fire last year. But I really didn't want to spend another day away from my 
> wife and kids, so asked if they would join me (driving part way there to 
> make it possible). Indeed they did, so off we went.
>
> Everything looked lush and green (for Colorado) and untouched for the 
> first 2/3rds of the ride. Then trails that had been old roads overgrown to 
> single track were freshly plowed from fire trucks getting access. Entire 
> new junctions existed and we sent out our oldest lassies as scouts to try 
> and figure out which ones to take. Getting lost actually took us into the 
> burn area. Wow. The transformation from pine and aspen forest to chard 
> lodge poles without a lodge is stunning to see. After a few tries at a few 
> places, we got it right. "Our" site was untouched.
>
> The thunderstorms began rolling in, everyone but me ate lunch (since I 
> fast for 24 hours between meals), we got a wonderful drenching and light 
> and sound show, and home we bound.
>
> Life is beautiful! What a wondrous way to spend 8 hours avoiding 
> construction noise!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157633937237638/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
> *www.OurHolyConception.org*
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

Kind of what Stone Hog said... anything after mid-September is 
questionable. That said, we can have beautiful weather through mid-late 
Oct. Even if days are nice, nights will be cool to cold depending on 
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Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

[René Sterental]

Sounds like a very enticing idea. Hopefully I'm going to be available when
it's scheduled. I'm off on the first half of July...

René


On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 11:29 AM, dougP  wrote:

> San Luis Obispo is central to lots of great cycling, and is accessible to
> all.  It's generally considered mid-way between LA & San Francisco.  If
> this is unknown territory for some, all the better!  Camping?  San Simeon,
> Morro Bay, Montana de Oro.  Plenty of lodging choices plus tons of good
> coffee places in SLO itself as well as outlying areas.  In Templeton is the
> Bike Lane Inn, a small B&B run by  a couple who have been touring for
> decades and have an inventory of routes around the area.
>
> Manny, this is the best idea you've had, and you get some pretty
> interesting ones!  I like it a lot.
>
> dougP
>
>
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>>
>> Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble in
>> Cal.
>>
>> Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things
>> semi more organized.
>> Lets make this happen I'm off for the summer and I wouldn't mind driving
>> down somewhere in the middle.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

[Anne Paulson]

On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> "There's no such thing as bad wether, just bad clothing."
>

Well... just because I can dress for camping in the rain doesn't mean
I like camping in the rain. I find packing up and leaving in a
rainstorm depressing. Drizzle and fog are OK, but day after day of
rain is not something I enjoy.


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Re: [RBW] Fwd: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

[Brian Hanson]

In general, the weather goes gray on Sept 15th, but last year we had a sunny, 
warm October. Who really knows?

Brian Hanson

On Jun 5, 2013, at 1:00 PM, Anne Paulson  wrote:

> Hey Pacific Northwest Riv folks,
> 
> My touring buddy and I are thinking about a bike tour starting end of
> Sept/beginning of Oct, loaded touring with camping. He suggested
> starting in Seattle and heading south. I love the Pacific Northwest,
> but it strikes me that October would be too late in the year, too
> cold, rainy and dark, for a fun tour, and we should leave Seattle for
> another year and start further south. What do you think?
> 
> I suppose we could also consider doing the tour, but credit-card
> style. But we both like camping and don't really like motels.
> 
> --
> -- Anne Paulson
> 
> My hovercraft is full of eels
> 
> 
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> 
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Re: [RBW] Showing off the Hunq around Honolulu

[René Sterental]

awesome!!!


On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM, Robert F. Harrison wrote:

> Most of the time I'm pretty anonymous when riding around town on my bikes.
> There aren't a lot of Rivs in Honolulu so they do stand out, but truthfully
> most folks don't pay much attention. Sometimes, however, you run into a
> bunch of folks that do...
>
> On the last Friday of the month here in Honolulu we have a semi-organized
> holoholo ride (holoholo loosely translates to 'going out no place in
> particular for fun' usually driving, riding, whatevahs). Think Critical
> Mass without either the critical or the mass and leavened with Aloha:
>
> "Holoholo Ride takes place every last Friday of the month and is open to
> anyone who wishes to join a fun, cycling, law conscious group of cycling
> enthusiasts for a cruise around Honolulu. The route starts at the State
> Capitol and ends at the Eat The Streets Food Truck event."
>
> http://www.hbl.org/holoholoride
>
> Back to the story...I'd headed out after work for my own holoholo ride,
> just taking in the sights, grabbing a bite, having coffee, viewing the
> waterfront, that sort of thing and ended up at our local Eat the Street
> monthly event. Basically it's a monthly street food event. Lot's of folks
> attend.
>
> http://www.streetgrindz.com/eatthestreet/
>
> Well being Bike Month our local bike org (hbl.org) had set up a bicycle
> valet service.
>
> I cruised by for some dinner and to visit a friend working the valet
> service when the Holoholo Ride folks showed up. They had a great collection
> of sensible bikes for the most part with fenders, lights, baskets, and
> such, along with the requisite fixies and such.
>
> They saw my Hunqapillar and...well I wasn't so anonymous anymore. I spent
> a good twenty minutes showing off the bike and answering questions, and
> even got photographed by a fellow named Sau Hsu who has a blog of bikey
> stuff. You can see his photos of my bike here:
>
>
> http://nextelevatortrip.blogspot.com/2013/06/everyday-including-holidays.html
>
> One of the folks, and I'm afraid I didn't catch his name, says he'll be
> getting Hillbourne sometime this year and asked what I thought of them. As
> I almost got one myself but opted for the Hunq I just had to say go for it.
>
> Mostly the folks on the ride were in their 20s and 30s so it looks like
> lugged steel has a great future.
>
> I think I may have promised to show up at the next ride on my Quickbeam.
> :-)
>
> Aloha, Bob
>
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[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[Michael]

>
> Thanks for all the input everyone!
>
 
I got aluminum. Apparently there are no safety or flex, feel differences 
between steel and alu.
 
Just 10 oz. and 24 bucks or so.
 
I felt was worth it in the long haul to save a little over half a pound. It 
adds up.
 
Not that it would make a dif to a non-racer like me. But the less to schlep 
over the hills around here, the better.
 
'Course, me losing 20 lbs. would be even more beneficial!! ha ha!

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Re: [RBW] It is BACK!

[Joan Oppel]

Congratulations - and wow!  Gorgeous paint job.  Enjoy, enjoy.Question:  what do you mean by "upgraded fork"?Joan   On 06/05/13, Lynne Fitz wrote: When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question.  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094310/Repair job by Steve Rex, paint job by his painter.-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com.Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US.For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.  



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[RBW] Showing off the Hunq around Honolulu

[Robert F. Harrison]

Most of the time I'm pretty anonymous when riding around town on my bikes.
There aren't a lot of Rivs in Honolulu so they do stand out, but truthfully
most folks don't pay much attention. Sometimes, however, you run into a
bunch of folks that do...

On the last Friday of the month here in Honolulu we have a semi-organized
holoholo ride (holoholo loosely translates to 'going out no place in
particular for fun' usually driving, riding, whatevahs). Think Critical
Mass without either the critical or the mass and leavened with Aloha:

"Holoholo Ride takes place every last Friday of the month and is open to
anyone who wishes to join a fun, cycling, law conscious group of cycling
enthusiasts for a cruise around Honolulu. The route starts at the State
Capitol and ends at the Eat The Streets Food Truck event."

http://www.hbl.org/holoholoride

Back to the story...I'd headed out after work for my own holoholo ride,
just taking in the sights, grabbing a bite, having coffee, viewing the
waterfront, that sort of thing and ended up at our local Eat the Street
monthly event. Basically it's a monthly street food event. Lot's of folks
attend.

http://www.streetgrindz.com/eatthestreet/

Well being Bike Month our local bike org (hbl.org) had set up a bicycle
valet service.

I cruised by for some dinner and to visit a friend working the valet
service when the Holoholo Ride folks showed up. They had a great collection
of sensible bikes for the most part with fenders, lights, baskets, and
such, along with the requisite fixies and such.

They saw my Hunqapillar and...well I wasn't so anonymous anymore. I spent a
good twenty minutes showing off the bike and answering questions, and even
got photographed by a fellow named Sau Hsu who has a blog of bikey stuff.
You can see his photos of my bike here:

http://nextelevatortrip.blogspot.com/2013/06/everyday-including-holidays.html

One of the folks, and I'm afraid I didn't catch his name, says he'll be
getting Hillbourne sometime this year and asked what I thought of them. As
I almost got one myself but opted for the Hunq I just had to say go for it.

Mostly the folks on the ride were in their 20s and 30s so it looks like
lugged steel has a great future.

I think I may have promised to show up at the next ride on my Quickbeam. :-)

Aloha, Bob

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[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

[Ron Mc]

I want to see photos when you're done.  

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:57:22 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Yes. You're nuts. But as David points out, what's the problem? Grin.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:22:56 PM UTC-6, justin...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Sanity check-
>> SimpleOne, after nearly leaving the stable, has taken over as my main 
>> ride since I took the Saluki's wheel set to do a conversion on the lady's 
>> bike. I currently have the Resist 700x45s on there and love it. However 
>> there's also some trails out in the Wissahickon I'd like to ride on this 
>> bad boy. 
>>
>> I was thinking about setting up a cockpit to be quick switched (not a 
>> problem) with the following gearing:
>> 42 / 34 front
>> 17 rear on one side
>> 22 on the other. I see no problem and think I could even go smaller up 
>> front if I switched to a triple instead of a double (bash guarded, etc). 
>>
>>
>> Is this nuts? Should I just get a mountain bike?
>>
>> -J, PHl
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] It is BACK!

[Ken Mattina]

That's nice, Lynne.  Can't wait to see it in person.




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>  BEAUTIFUL color – well done.
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> When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question.
>  But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat
> mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and
> upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!
>
> ** **
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/
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RE: [RBW] It is BACK!

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

BEAUTIFUL color - well done.

From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com 
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynne Fitz
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] It is BACK!

When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question.  But 
my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat mangled 
steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and upgraded) fork and 
a beautiful paint job!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094310/

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Re: [RBW] Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[clyde canter]

Michael,
 I have both.  The only difference I can tell, other than the weight, and I
can't perceive any
difference between the two when attached to a bicycle is the aluminum one
seems to be
less prone to slippage in the stem. Both work equally well, but the
aluminum ones seem to
require less torque on the stem bolt to get them not to slip.  Aluminum
would probably be a better choice for a flip top stem.  I had a steel one
in such a stem once and could not get it not to slip, even to the point of
bulging the center section of the bar. Probably should have knurled it a
little.
Also,  I can flex neither of them noticeably.


On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 6:16 PM, Michael  wrote:

> There is another thread on here from a year ago that didn't answer the
> question.
>
> The stock builds come with steel. I am sure they are fantastic.
> I have read a complaint about the aluminum version being too flexy.
>
> Any votes here? What are you using and how does it feel to you?
> Thanks for the advice.
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[RBW] It is BACK!

[Lynne Fitz]

When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. 
 But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat 
mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and 
upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094278/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/8962094310/

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

[dougP]

San Luis Obispo is central to lots of great cycling, and is accessible to 
all.  It's generally considered mid-way between LA & San Francisco.  If 
this is unknown territory for some, all the better!  Camping?  San Simeon, 
Morro Bay, Montana de Oro.  Plenty of lodging choices plus tons of good 
coffee places in SLO itself as well as outlying areas.  In Templeton is the 
Bike Lane Inn, a small B&B run by  a couple who have been touring for 
decades and have an inventory of routes around the area.  

Manny, this is the best idea you've had, and you get some pretty 
interesting ones!  I like it a lot.

dougP

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble in 
> Cal.
>
> Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things 
> semi more organized. 
> Lets make this happen I'm off for the summer and I wouldn't mind driving 
> down somewhere in the middle.
>
> Any ideas?
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[RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

[Deacon Patrick]

"There's no such thing as bad wether, just bad clothing." Grin. I can't 
speak to the specifics of the Pacific NW in October, but this general 
"rule" of getting quality clothing that works for every condition/activity 
yields a lot of wonderful fruit -- seeing things and places at times others 
shrink from. For me, it means spending more on rain gear (I've a cotton 
analogy set up coming from Hilltrek I'll let you know about). Yesterday we 
had a warm and sunny morning with an afternoon of multiple waves of t-heads 
and rain. My single layer ventile jacket over a Riv. aussie wool "long 
john" shirt worked great both resting and biking in low gear up steep hills 
with all our day gear and our 30 lb 3-year-old. Those are challenging 
conditions for most rainwear as the shift between high aerobic work and 
sitting in the rain typically leads to "boil in the bag" -- but ventile 
breathes so well it's not an issue. With the addition of the active pushing 
of both vapor and liquid moisture out from me to the world, the cotton 
analogy looks to be just the ticket for long days in wet at any temp.

Enjoy whatever you end up doing!

With abandon,
Patrick

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>
> Hey Pacific Northwest Riv folks, 
>
> My touring buddy and I are thinking about a bike tour starting end of 
> Sept/beginning of Oct, loaded touring with camping. He suggested 
> starting in Seattle and heading south. I love the Pacific Northwest, 
> but it strikes me that October would be too late in the year, too 
> cold, rainy and dark, for a fun tour, and we should leave Seattle for 
> another year and start further south. What do you think? 
>
> I suppose we could also consider doing the tour, but credit-card 
> style. But we both like camping and don't really like motels. 
>
> -- 
> -- Anne Paulson 
>
> My hovercraft is full of eels 
>
>
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>
> My hovercraft is full of eels 
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[RBW] Fwd: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

[Anne Paulson]

Hey Pacific Northwest Riv folks,

My touring buddy and I are thinking about a bike tour starting end of
Sept/beginning of Oct, loaded touring with camping. He suggested
starting in Seattle and heading south. I love the Pacific Northwest,
but it strikes me that October would be too late in the year, too
cold, rainy and dark, for a fun tour, and we should leave Seattle for
another year and start further south. What do you think?

I suppose we could also consider doing the tour, but credit-card
style. But we both like camping and don't really like motels.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Tubus Cargo Rack

[johnb]

sold

On Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:47:38 AM UTC-4, johnb wrote:
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> 26" model

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Re: [RBW] Saddlesack (med) grocery loading strategy and related questions

[PATRICK MOORE]

*And* remember not to paste in such large jpegs.

On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:43 AM, PATRICK MOORE  wrote:

> That very strongly suggests that the size of the Medium is nothing like
> the size of the Large. Oh well, I'll just live with the Medium -- after
> all, it does not do front line grocery duty. Must get that Fly fixed or
> install the Logo.
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 6:43 PM, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
>> I don't have a strategy. I use the large Saddlesack, have them put the
>> groceries in bags (now we have to supply our own) and just shove
>> everything in. The load you describe (gallon milk, 2 bottles wine,
>> maxipads, blueberries) would fit easily with no tetris problem. If I
>> have a lot more than that, sometimes I end up unpacking some of the
>> bags and carefully filling up the corners.
>>
>> --
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Re: [RBW] Saddlesack (med) grocery loading strategy and related questions

[PATRICK MOORE]

That very strongly suggests that the size of the Medium is nothing like the
size of the Large. Oh well, I'll just live with the Medium -- after all, it
does not do front line grocery duty. Must get that Fly fixed or install the
Logo.

On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 6:43 PM, Anne Paulson  wrote:

> I don't have a strategy. I use the large Saddlesack, have them put the
> groceries in bags (now we have to supply our own) and just shove
> everything in. The load you describe (gallon milk, 2 bottles wine,
> maxipads, blueberries) would fit easily with no tetris problem. If I
> have a lot more than that, sometimes I end up unpacking some of the
> bags and carefully filling up the corners.
>
> --

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patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com

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[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

[Deacon Patrick]

Erl and Patrick,

Beautiful memories! It is amazing getting time with my kids in the remote 
quiet. Their wonderful energy has places to go and doesn't overload my 
brain and end my day after 3.5 minutes like it does at home.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:34:10 PM UTC-6, WETH wrote:
>
> Patrick,
> Glad you were able to enjoy such a wonderful day.  The photos are 
> beautiful.
> I bike for many reasons, but one reason is rooted in my childhood.  On 
> Saturdays, I would accompany my dad on a leisurely bike ride around our 
> town that included breakfast at a local diner.  Seeing your children biking 
> with you stirred some great memories for me.
> Thanks,Erl

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[RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

[Joe Bernard]

I think you're right about an 11 or 12. In my opinion, any frame properly 
sized for you is going to require a long stem for bars with that much 
sweep-back. I'm a little guy, and even on an AHH which was a size too big 
for me, Albas with a 12 were *still* too close for me. 
 
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 3, 2013 12:28:24 PM UTC-7, KLA wrote:

> I am a female, 5'6, 84 PBH with an Yves, fist full of seat post showing, 
> 9cm nitto technomic stem.  The albatross bars feel a little too close - 
> angled them down and lowered them, so the stem is level with the saddle, 
> which helped.  
>
> I thought a longer stem (11 or 12) would be better - but the LBS cautioned 
> it would put more weight on my hands, and longer stems are usually for men, 
> who often have shorter legs and longer torsos.  I have long legs for my 
> height, and possibly long arms for my height.  Also, my neck gets tense, 
> would a longer stem make that worse?
> Most of the internet chatter about stem length discuss drop bars, not 
> a-bars.
>
> What stem length are other women on the Betty/Yves using  - I prefer being 
> somewhat leaned over, not too upright!
>
> Thanks!
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[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

[RoadieRyan]

As a West Seattleite I will say that  there can be some good riding from 
Southworth to Port Orchard but I think the Interurban trail to Whibey 
Island was a good choice by Adam as it more directly gets them to good 
Island riding.  Enjoy Adam

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 9:15:09 PM UTC-7, samh wrote:
>
> > I would love to hear any feedback about our routes that would be 
> helpful as well 
>
> What's your thinking on not taking the ferry west from Seattle?  Is there 
> actually a good route north from Seattle?
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[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

[Deacon Patrick]

Yeah, we see the slow recovery from the Haymen Fire in '02. When they burn 
that big and hot, it really takes decades compared with the smaller, less 
volatile fires that are supposed to happen more frequently if we don't over 
manage our forests. Not that I have an opinion on the matter. Sardonic grin.

With abandon,
Patrick 

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 9:11:32 AM UTC-6, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
>
> Glad "your" spot was unburned. The devastation left behind a forest fire 
> is amazing, but the recovery might be more so.
> --Smitty
>
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:46:26 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Woke up today knowing there would be a lot of LOUD construction due to 
>> all the heavy equipment that had appeared in town over the weekend. My plan 
>> was to escape to Rampart Reservoir which was partly burned by the Waldo 
>> Canyon fire last year. But I really didn't want to spend another day away 
>> from my wife and kids, so asked if they would join me (driving part way 
>> there to make it possible). Indeed they did, so off we went.
>>
>> Everything looked lush and green (for Colorado) and untouched for the 
>> first 2/3rds of the ride. Then trails that had been old roads overgrown to 
>> single track were freshly plowed from fire trucks getting access. Entire 
>> new junctions existed and we sent out our oldest lassies as scouts to try 
>> and figure out which ones to take. Getting lost actually took us into the 
>> burn area. Wow. The transformation from pine and aspen forest to chard 
>> lodge poles without a lodge is stunning to see. After a few tries at a few 
>> places, we got it right. "Our" site was untouched.
>>
>> The thunderstorms began rolling in, everyone but me ate lunch (since I 
>> fast for 24 hours between meals), we got a wonderful drenching and light 
>> and sound show, and home we bound.
>>
>> Life is beautiful! What a wondrous way to spend 8 hours avoiding 
>> construction noise!
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157633937237638/
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
>> *www.OurHolyConception.org*
>>  
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[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

Glad "your" spot was unburned. The devastation left behind a forest fire is 
amazing, but the recovery might be more so.
--Smitty

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:46:26 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Woke up today knowing there would be a lot of LOUD construction due to all 
> the heavy equipment that had appeared in town over the weekend. My plan was 
> to escape to Rampart Reservoir which was partly burned by the Waldo Canyon 
> fire last year. But I really didn't want to spend another day away from my 
> wife and kids, so asked if they would join me (driving part way there to 
> make it possible). Indeed they did, so off we went.
>
> Everything looked lush and green (for Colorado) and untouched for the 
> first 2/3rds of the ride. Then trails that had been old roads overgrown to 
> single track were freshly plowed from fire trucks getting access. Entire 
> new junctions existed and we sent out our oldest lassies as scouts to try 
> and figure out which ones to take. Getting lost actually took us into the 
> burn area. Wow. The transformation from pine and aspen forest to chard 
> lodge poles without a lodge is stunning to see. After a few tries at a few 
> places, we got it right. "Our" site was untouched.
>
> The thunderstorms began rolling in, everyone but me ate lunch (since I 
> fast for 24 hours between meals), we got a wonderful drenching and light 
> and sound show, and home we bound.
>
> Life is beautiful! What a wondrous way to spend 8 hours avoiding 
> construction noise!
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157633937237638/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
> *www.OurHolyConception.org*
>  
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

[Leslie]

Paul Motolites.   Since the Bomba is a 650b frame, with the collar in the 
normal position, everything lines up fine.   Slide the collar up ~2/3 in, 
and it hits at the 700c level.  Had plenty of clearance under the fenders 
w/ the 700c-35 tire (of course, this is the same bike that I can run the 
2.3 NeoMotos under fenders, too).

Yup, I think that's what might end up happenin' just run a bit smaller 
in the rear, that I am in the front. 



On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10:12:31 AM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Fat in the front and skinny in the back is what all the cool mountain bike 
> kids do.
>
> What brakes are you using on the Bomb that you have that much adjustment?
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:55 AM, Leslie  >wrote:
>
>> So last night, I liberated my 700c wheelset from the Bomba and put the 
>> 650b's back on it, adjusted the brakes, so it's back to ol' self.   
>>
>> With that done, I popped the 700c wheelset into the canti-Rom's frame for 
>> the first time to have a look at clearances.
>>
>> H..
>>
>> My front tire is currently a Specialized Borough CX 700c 32 variant (not 
>> the slick one), looks like there's plenty of room to go larger in the 
>> fork.  MSO would be fine there.
>>
>> My rear tire is a Ritchey 700c 35 Speedmax CX, but it comes in more like 
>> a 34;  and there's about 7mm between the center of the tire and the 
>> underside of the "brake" bridge (which isn't a brake bridge since it's a 
>> canti bike, but, it's the limiting location... the chainstay bridge has 
>> more clearance).   A true 38 would clear, but anything larger would be 
>> 'really' close, getting down to a only a mm or two of clearance.   
>>
>> Oh, wheelset is on Dyads... if the MSO actually hits 40 tall on Dyads, 
>> it'd be a no-go on the rear, I think...   would fit the front, I'm sure.  
>>
>> But, it's not like I have to, or necessarily should, run the same tire 
>> front and back...  might do an MSO in the front, and a Conti in the rear, 
>> or something else... or, just stick w/ the Ritchey for now
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

[cyclotourist]

Fat in the front and skinny in the back is what all the cool mountain bike
kids do.

What brakes are you using on the Bomb that you have that much adjustment?

Cheers,
David



On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:55 AM, Leslie  wrote:

> So last night, I liberated my 700c wheelset from the Bomba and put the
> 650b's back on it, adjusted the brakes, so it's back to ol' self.
>
> With that done, I popped the 700c wheelset into the canti-Rom's frame for
> the first time to have a look at clearances.
>
> H..
>
> My front tire is currently a Specialized Borough CX 700c 32 variant (not
> the slick one), looks like there's plenty of room to go larger in the
> fork.  MSO would be fine there.
>
> My rear tire is a Ritchey 700c 35 Speedmax CX, but it comes in more like a
> 34;  and there's about 7mm between the center of the tire and the underside
> of the "brake" bridge (which isn't a brake bridge since it's a canti bike,
> but, it's the limiting location... the chainstay bridge has more
> clearance).   A true 38 would clear, but anything larger would be 'really'
> close, getting down to a only a mm or two of clearance.
>
> Oh, wheelset is on Dyads... if the MSO actually hits 40 tall on Dyads,
> it'd be a no-go on the rear, I think...   would fit the front, I'm sure.
>
> But, it's not like I have to, or necessarily should, run the same tire
> front and back...  might do an MSO in the front, and a Conti in the rear,
> or something else... or, just stick w/ the Ritchey for now
>
>
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[RBW] Re: "Just Repair"

[Leslie]

http://www.archive.org/stream/bicyclerepairing00burr#page/156/mode/2up

Keene NH.   Just how long has Peter White been in business?



On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:13:32 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
> Tip O' The Mouse to Master-of-The-Useful-Hack JimG, who posted this link:
>
> http://www.archive.org/stream/bicyclerepairing00burr#page/n7/mode/2up
>
> "Bicycle Repairing - A Manual Compiled From Articles in THE IRON AGE - 
> 1896"
>
> Can't begin to pick a favorite section, but love the fact that the shop 
> layout includes an anvil.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> - Jim / cyclofiend.com
>
>
>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Parts for sale

[Ginz]

Norm,
 
Is the Phil hub a field-serviceable axle?  If you stick a 5mm allen wrench 
into the QR hole, is there anything to receive it?

On Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:37:28 PM UTC-4, Norman Bone wrote:

>  Bike parts for sale
> Pix here:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/sets/72157629348609808/
>
> Prices plus actual shipping. Paypal or check is fine.
>
> Ritchey CompLite stem - New
> 22.2 100mm ext
> $45
> --
>
> Suntour Sprint shifters - New
> LD-4850 
> $50
> --
> 
> Deore 7sp thumbshifters - Very Good
> SL-MT62
> $35
> --
>
> Paul Neo Retro brakes - New in sealed bag
> 1 wheel's worth. 
> Includes Kool Stop Salmon pads.
> $85 
> --
>
> Wheelset 700c
>
> I had these built by Coventry Cycle Works for a project I've since 
> abandoned.
>
> Front (never mounted on a bike):
> Mavic MA2 rim, 32 hole - Brand new
> SunTour XC 9000 hub - Brand new
> DT Comp spokes 14/15 - Brand new
>
> Rear (never mounted on a bike):
> Mavic MA2 rim, 32 hole - Brand new
> Shimano 600. 7spd hub - Rebuilt.
> DT Comp spokes 14/15 - Brand new
> $200 for the set
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> 1 pair of Mavic rims 26" (559). Brand new. Never laced up.
> Model 238
> 36 hole
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Re: [RBW] Re: "Just Repair"

[Ginz]

This is incredible.  This is going to require a large cup of coffee, donut 
and an entire saturday afternoon.

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[RBW] Re: RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

[Ron Mc]

thank you

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:07:16 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>
> My bro-in-law has these same two (looks alike anyway) red and green 
> Raleighs and I was over at his place a while back and took pics.
> RBW should have Sugino make some RBW logo cranks like Raleigh had their 
> logo on their bikes back then.
> Neat bikes can be seen here. Enjoy:
>  
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157633937039591/
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[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[Ron Mc]

aluminum if you want light; steel if you want the Last bar

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:16:52 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>
> There is another thread on here from a year ago that didn't answer the 
> question.
>  
> The stock builds come with steel. I am sure they are fantastic.
> I have read a complaint about the aluminum version being too flexy.
>  
> Any votes here? What are you using and how does it feel to you?
> Thanks for the advice.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

[bobish]

It's not either or. I put the levers in the conventional place (about a grip's 
worth from the bar end) but ride with my hands in many positions, (looped 
around levers, in front of levers, on the bends out front, etc). As with drop 
bars, I use the lever as part of the bar.

Perry

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Re: [RBW] Re: "Just Repair"

[Scott Henry]

The brazing furnace is cool, made me think of this (about halfway down)
http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/craftsmanship

Scott

Cheers,
Scott Henry
Dayton, OH

FTM-PTB


On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 11:45 PM, bwphoto  wrote:

> Love the folding repair stand that uses the seat tube. Also the brazing
> "furnaces" are pretty interesting contraptions. All pretty amazing...
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Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

[Leslie]

So last night, I liberated my 700c wheelset from the Bomba and put the 
650b's back on it, adjusted the brakes, so it's back to ol' self.   

With that done, I popped the 700c wheelset into the canti-Rom's frame for 
the first time to have a look at clearances.

H..

My front tire is currently a Specialized Borough CX 700c 32 variant (not 
the slick one), looks like there's plenty of room to go larger in the 
fork.  MSO would be fine there.

My rear tire is a Ritchey 700c 35 Speedmax CX, but it comes in more like a 
34;  and there's about 7mm between the center of the tire and the underside 
of the "brake" bridge (which isn't a brake bridge since it's a canti bike, 
but, it's the limiting location... the chainstay bridge has more 
clearance).   A true 38 would clear, but anything larger would be 'really' 
close, getting down to a only a mm or two of clearance.   

Oh, wheelset is on Dyads... if the MSO actually hits 40 tall on Dyads, it'd 
be a no-go on the rear, I think...   would fit the front, I'm sure.  

But, it's not like I have to, or necessarily should, run the same tire 
front and back...  might do an MSO in the front, and a Conti in the rear, 
or something else... or, just stick w/ the Ritchey for now


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Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

[René Sterental]

That's how I also set up my Bosco bars. Reverse brake levers and tape. Smooth 
free and clean to put your hands anywhere!


René  

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On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 3:45 AM, Garth  wrote:

> That's a great tip if you use grips Rene :) I personally don't use them !  
> I tape the bar with cork tape :)  I use thumbshifters mounted in the inside 
> top curve, and bar end brake levers, so I have about 12 inches of open bar 
> to move around . It's Glorious Freedom !!!  This to me expresses the full 
> beauty of the Alba bars  to allow All-that-open-bar-space to be used 
> for the hands. Putting tiny(to me) grips on a huge bar like the Alba is 
> like limiting yourself to two grip points on a steering wheel of a car. 
> You've got the whole circle, but choose to only grip in two places. Kinda 
> silly to me ! 
> http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3321/3645057344_0eb8b27096_b.jpg
>   On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:26:55 PM UTC-4, René wrote:
>>
>> One way to assess if you'd like a longer stem is to move your brake levers 
>> and grips (or remove the grips for a while) forward to pretend the bar is 
>> further away and see if you prefer that. If your grips are glued it might 
>> mean destroying them and then getting a new set once you've decided, which 
>> if you go for a longer stem you'll have to do anyway...
>>
>> René
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Guys and Their Carbon Toys

[Eric Platt]

Have been insulted enough times to somewhat get used to it.  In general
don't wear lycra while riding, but even the stuff I have is not baggy
enough by my standards.

Anyway, a skinny tire is 38mm for my use.  Have been again contemplating
getting rid of both my Rivendell bikes to concentrate on actual wide tire
bikes.  50mm or wider.  Maybe even 3.7 inches or something.

Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN


On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 7:20 PM, Marc Schwartz  wrote:

> As a Riv-riding well-stuffed kielbassa, I have to agree with Mr. Moore;
> please leave them (US!) alone?
> Marc ( I Love Beer) Schwartz
> 
> From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com]
> on behalf of PATRICK MOORE [bertin...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 4:50 PM
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Guys and Their Carbon Toys
>
> When I see bulky, sweaty folk in tight lycra, I think more of "large
> diameters in skinny tubes". But hell, they are riding, leavem alone.
>
> Patrick Moore,
>
> On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 3:53 PM, dougP  dougpn...@cox.net>> wrote:
> One of my touring buds refers to them as "large diameter people on skinny
> tires".
>
> dougP
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

[Garth]

That's a great tip if you use grips Rene :) I personally don't use them !  
I tape the bar with cork tape :)  I use thumbshifters mounted in the inside 
top curve, and bar end brake levers, so I have about 12 inches of open bar 
to move around . It's Glorious Freedom !!!  This to me expresses the full 
beauty of the Alba bars  to allow All-that-open-bar-space to be used 
for the hands. Putting tiny(to me) grips on a huge bar like the Alba is 
like limiting yourself to two grip points on a steering wheel of a car. 
You've got the whole circle, but choose to only grip in two places. Kinda 
silly to me ! 
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3321/3645057344_0eb8b27096_b.jpg



  On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:26:55 PM UTC-4, René wrote:
>
> One way to assess if you'd like a longer stem is to move your brake levers 
> and grips (or remove the grips for a while) forward to pretend the bar is 
> further away and see if you prefer that. If your grips are glued it might 
> mean destroying them and then getting a new set once you've decided, which 
> if you go for a longer stem you'll have to do anyway...
>
> René
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[Garth]

They'll both last as you will :) 

Seriously . need not concern yourself over such intangibles .  Either 
one is wonderful . 


On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:37:39 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote:
>
> ...torn between two Albas...feelin' like a fool...
>>
>  
> Wonder if the chro mo, or alu will last longer? 
>

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[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[bobish]

I have 3 bikes with a-bars and I'm pretty sure one of them is cro-mo. Are they 
obviously marked somewhere? Near stem insert point? I need to look. Anyway, I 
don't think it makes much difference to me. How about cro-mo for heavy 
rider/rough-tough offroading and AL for a everything else?

Perry

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[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

[KenP]

I have both on different bicycles.  The weight or material is all the same 
to me, but the steel one is wider and feels better that way.
 
 
On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:16:52 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote:

> There is another thread on here from a year ago that didn't answer the 
> question.
>  
> The stock builds come with steel. I am sure they are fantastic.
> I have read a complaint about the aluminum version being too flexy.
>  
> Any votes here? What are you using and how does it feel to you?
> Thanks for the advice.
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