[RBW] Re: My Purple Glorious was Stolen
Fantastic news! Terrific team effort. While we're on the subject of bike theft, please keep a look out for my Rivish Austro-Daimler Superleicht (picture attached). Stolen from my garage (yes, it was locked, but even a stout cable lock is no match for bolt cutters) in North Beach, San Francisco, on June 19th. The bike was registered at BikeIndex.org, and I filed a police report and posted a "stolen!" notice on Craigslist. What I need now is for Brad, Andy, Will, Chalida, TR, and every other Bay Area lister to search everywhere. Hey, you never know. Thanks! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58cm A. Homer Hilsen.
Dang. Sweet. Someone buy this bike! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Breaking in a leather Brooks
Proofide contains beef tallow. Obenauf's LP doesn't. Some people who work with leather professionally say that tallow is good for leather. Other say that tallow goes rancid and that it's bad for leather. After spending at least two hours reading the arguments and testimony of professionals and hobbyists, I, for one, have concluded that Obenauf's LP (which is mainly beeswax and bee propolis) is a good saddle goop. Huberd's Shoe Grease might be good, too. It's also made with beeswax, but it includes pine tar. I haven't tried it yet. Whatever goop you choose, go easy, as others have said. (Apply it once a month maximum, if you live in a dry climate. Otherwise maybe once quarterly?) If you want to go down a leather-treatment rabbit hole, here's one place to begin: http://dalehavencox.weebly.com/huberds-shoe-grease---best-ingredients-and-best-price.html Enjoy your B17! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New charity build
Beautiful! Especially love the chain guard and the fender line. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy is Chased by Vicious Dog on TBBITW and Lives Another Day
Love it. (Leah, could you post a new story each week, please?) -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?
"How do you decide how many bikes to own?" First, I look at my "needs." Then I look at the garage space in which I can fit bikes. Result: For me, three bikes is plenty. One road bike. One single speed. One commuter/all-rounder. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Nice conspicuity finds at the Japanese import store
Those LED valve caps are great -- BUT the batteries inside them last only about three or four hours. At least mine did. I stumbled across them on eBay, bought them, liked them, and then on my second or third ride, noticed they weren't working. Inquired with seller. Seller told me it's normal for the lights to run out of juice after about three or four hours of riding, and added, "You can replace the batteries." Now, each LED valve cap holds three AG10 button batteries. I calculated how many I would burn through in a year. Then I removed the dead batteries from my LED valve caps (to keep them out of the landfill, because I'm a hippie that way) and threw the LED valve caps in the trash. I hope Bill's LED valve caps work for much longer than mine did! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn
Carla: About five years ago I bought a brand-new 56 Sam in 700c. Loved it: comfortable, stable, versatile, fun. I only sold it because I discovered that I much prefer my bikes pre-scratched and at least 20 years old. But that was just my particular illness. The Sam was (is) still a terrific bike. Oh, and for all of its good manners and confidence-inspiring stability, it still moved me down the road just as quickly as my Miyata road bike ever did. Hey, it's a Rivendell! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale
No matter how often we discuss this topic of right livelihood -- maybe once a year? -- I always find it interesting. By and large, I try to buy merchandise from Rivendell and to buy labor from my LBS. Once in a while, I'll buy an item from an online merchant, particularly if, per Grant's post above, said merchant sounds like an actual business with actual staff, and, yes, if it offers a good deal on something (such as VP Vice pedals) that Riv and my LBS don't stock. I love Rivendell and I love the people there, so I do support them. But today all I have in my Riv shopping cart is ferrules and two tubes. I don't need the tubes. And I've already loaded up on various parts, books, bandannas, and pine tar soap. But come to think of it (duh), maybe I should buy a gift certificate to use toward future purchases. That would give Riv some cash flow -- an advance of sorts. Right? -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: From the mouths of babes.
Marc: Awesome! There is hope. Thanks for posting. I agree with Ian: the social acceptance of bicycles may well vary with region -- or even within a given zip code. I teach at a university and, years ago, I thought my students might think it was cool if I brought my bike helmet to class and set it on the lectern next to my briefcase or bag. But then I realized that most students don't ride, and that in their eyes, anyone over 23 who rides a bike for transportation is either impoverished or a total dork. Likely both. It doesn't matter if you ride a Magna or a Rivendell. Oh, well. I still ride to school. But I no longer carry my helmet into the classroom. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)
Beautiful bike, Dave! Can't wait to see it in person. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!
Beautiful bike, Paul! Please post often. I like reading what you write, and I imagine I'm not the only one here. > Evan SF, CA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived
Daniel, Beautiful! Congratulations. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective
Deacon Patrick, I love this line of yours: "Grant Petersen's Quickbeam is always comfortable, never comforting, always challenging, always enlivening. . . " Sounds great! My old Raleigh Competition, converted to single speed, offers similar rigor and reward. Evan Elliot SF, CA > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 25 years now
Well said, Ted! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe
I vote for Sam. It's a tad lighter, so its ride is apt to be a bit more spritely. And it's still stout enough for camping and for on-pavement touring. By the way: When you say the Joe A. was "quite different," could you describe the difference? -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo
Wow. Beautiful bike at a beautiful price. I'm bumping this thread to keep it high on the list. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Good news, bad news: Rejoining the peloton
Yay! Welcome back, Deacon! Evan E. SF, CA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 1994 Bridgestone Catalog
James: Thanks for the tip on the 1991 catalog(ue). I just read it, and liked it, on Sheldon Brown's site. Interesting to read Grant's thoughts on frame flex / planing: "The frame is a spring. Like a sprung wooden floor or a diving board, it flexes and repays energy on the rebound." As for the 1994 catalog: Here's one of my favorite lines, from the RB-2 blurb: ". . . Nobody, not even a really big fool, would make a railroad spike from aluminum or carbon fiber. Bikes and spikes are made to hammer, and should be made from steel." Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] My First Rivendell + Ride Report
Congratulations, Joe! Your All Rounder looks fantastic. Thanks for letting me ride it (carefully) a few miles to the bike shop for packing and shipping! > Evan E. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar
Scott has probably already done his research, but just in case it helps anyone else on the list, here are four bars that, as far as I can tell, offer a similar shape: - Nitto B2522 Jitensha bar: aluminum, 580mm wide, no rise - Ahearne + MAP bar: aluminum, 575mm or 615mm wide, 25mm rise - Nitto B206 Nordeast bar: chromoly, 525mm wide, 15mm rise - VO Postino bar: aluminum, 570mm wide, no rise Yes, they differ in finish and they may vary in durability, but I find it hard to tell for sure since most handlebar retailers don't mention results of EN testing or other tests. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)
Leah, Please post a bus update at least once a week! For one thing, it's just plain fun to hear about your adventures and read your observations. For another, it'll be fascinating to see how things change in your neighborhood, or perhaps don't change, as the weather cools, as your bus gains momentum, and as bicyclists and motorists and pedestrians try to coexist. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: JumboBackabikeGrabbySackThingy
Looks great! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"
Welcome! That's a beautiful Sam. I agree that it's a great all-rounder. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"
Deacon Patrick, No! Please stay. But if you really must go, then please DO stop by at least once a month, OK? I will sorely miss your thoughts and your pictures and your buoyant spirit. And as this thread shows, I am not alone! Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] For Sale or Free: Jack Brown Blues, Schwalbe Marathon, Vittoria Voyager Hyper
- One Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard HS 420 wire bead tire, 26 x 1.5. Lightly used. At least 95% of tread left. $12 - Pair Jack Brown Blue Label tires, 700 x 33. Used with only about 10% of their tread left, so you'll likely want these only for a test ride and/or for a test fitting. Free. - One Vittoria Voyager Hyper folding tire, 700 x 35. New. Never ridden. Installed once and then removed. (Won't fit beneath my fender.) $27 For details, follow this link: https://www.amazon.com/Vittoria-Voyager-Hyper-700cm-32-Inch/dp/B00HFR471E/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1473028542&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=vittoria+hyper+folding Pick up in San Francisco (North Beach). But if you want the folding Vittoria tire and you aren't near SF, then I'll ship it to you at cost. Please reply off list if you are able. Thank you, Evan E. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)
Leah, Yikes! Your latest installment is harrowing and funny, rich in detail and awesome. Please post a new story daily. Leah's Bus Blog! Evan E. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: RBW Garage Sale scores
Looks like a great time! And please, if you were there, confirm this: Shimano LX hubs, brand new, 32 hole, for $1 each? I think I'm going to be sick. Evan E. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Parts FS
Dave, I sent you a private message yesterday (Sunday) regarding the seat post. If you didn't receive it, please reply here and I'll try again. Sorry, everyone, for the public message here, but sometimes a public message seems necessary. Thanks, Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wool Shirts/Jerseys
Hunter: Ibex and Icebreaker are two well-known purveyors of wool shirts. And of course Rivendell might have a few in stock that will work for you. And, yes, Road Holland. Make sure to check the content of each shirt. I think some are called "wool blend," but wool is less than 50% of the content (in case that matters to you; it does to me). -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: silly question re: cyclometers
Hi Everybody: Because I'm not very good at reading cue sheets or Google-map directions while riding, you-all now have me considering a navigation device for the first time ever. So, some questions for the group: Please name a device (whether it's the Garmin Edge 20 or Cateye Urban or something similar) that is so simple that a Luddite / technical moron can use it for route directions. - Does this device give audible audio instructions such as "turn right in 20 meters," or does it only show "right" or "left" or whatever on its tiny screen? If the latter, is the word or symbol on the screen easy to see and to follow? - Can this device easily upload and use cue-sheets / route directions from a computer? - Does this device not require the use of a smartphone? - Can this device hold a charge for at least eight hours, and preferably ten? I'd love to hear of a super-simple-to-use and relatively inexpensive device that can give me accurate and timely instructions on when to turn. Any other feature (speed, distance, time, heart rate, map of route traveled for boasting purposes) is a bonus. Your advice, please? Specific product names especially appreciated! And if you've outgrown a device because it's too basic for you, you may have a buyer in me. Thanks, Evan E. in S.F. On Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 6:32:39 AM UTC-7, RJM wrote: > > Whatever lowest level Garmin (Edge 20 or 25?)has will do everything you > want it to and it will do it without having to add sensors or wiresplus > you will get gps. They are super simple to use. > > I use the Garmin 1000 Explore and find it to be great except I've come > across a bug when out mountain biking. When sweat hits the touchscreen it > will think I'm trying to change that data field and go to a menu of > choices. I'm always sweating while mountainbiking and I'm always moving > around on the bike so sweat is flying exactly where the garmin sits, so it > has been bumming me out. Garmin customer service can't solve the issue. > I've been thinking about picking up an Edge 20 or 25 just so I don't need > to take the 1000 with me and those have push buttons instead of > touchscreens. Plus, they are smaller. > > I dig data on the road bike, even have a power meter but on the mountain > bike not so much. I do like to look at a gps map of where I went though, > and garmin saves all that in one convenient place. > > On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 10:18:51 AM UTC-5, bluebirdonabicycle wrote: > >> Maybe its my age but its a confusing world looking at the many different >> cyclometers (or whatever they are called) >> Im looking for something wireless, simple that has the basic (important) >> features likeHow fast? Distance? Total miles? >> But well built. >> Most I look at seem cluttered with endless features. >> Any opinions from those who have traveled this road? >> >> BBOB >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Intro.....my humble roots, with some Riv content
Welcome, Linda! Great story about your Fleetwing. Please do post pics of (and stories about) your Clem when you receive it. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Panaracer Pasela (pair) 700x35, wire bead, gumwall. Pick up in S.F.
Sold! Thanks. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Panaracer Pasela (pair) 700x35, wire bead, gumwall. Pick up in S.F.
Remember when these tires were the bee's knees? They're still pretty good. One might even call them supple. Two Panaracer Pasela tires, non-Tourguard, 700x35, with wire bead and tan sidewalls. Ridden less than 100 miles. They're a bit too close to my fenders for comfort, so I'm passing them along. They measure about 34mm wide on Sun CR-18 rims. $12 for the pair. Pick up in San Francisco. Please reply off list if you can. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)
My Wald basket (from Riv) is attached to my Soma rack with zip ties. Four of them are black and stout. Four of them are white and of medium heft. They've been there for nine months. I commute five days a week and park my bike outdoors, albeit in the shade. I can neither see nor feel any degradation of the zip ties so far. But if one or more should break, I, like Bill, will report it to the list in the interest of science and safety. Then I might buy a bag of those stainless steel zip ties that Tim found! But what I really want to know is: Bill, are standard zip ties actually recyclable? The zip ties that I've seen are nylon, and my curbside-recycling-collection people do not mention nylon as an acceptable material. Please advise. Evan overthinking zip ties Elliot in San Francisco, CA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Help me decide how to spend a day in Sacramento /San Francisco
Sean, I won't add to your confusion by piling on more suggestions, but I will say that if you decide to ride a bike in SF, let us know. With a few weeks' notice, a few of us could maybe arrange to meet you at the Ferry Building in SF and take you on a ride to the Marin Headlands (yes, the GG Bridge ride can be crowded but it's also beautiful). Or if you prefer to walk, per dstein's suggestion, I live in North Beach and could give you some local tips. Reply off list, or on it if you like. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??
I agree: the medium Wald basket from Riv, affixed to a SOMA Lucas small front rack, is a good setup. As for Michael's original post: About ten years ago I tried the Wald 135 Grocery Basket with the stock struts, and if I loaded the basket with heavy groceries (such as milk), the basket swayed enough on the struts to be a safety hazard. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Lake Tahoe 72 mile ride succesfully completed!
Congratulations, Rene! Inspiring! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins
Yep! I'll third the MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals from Rivendell. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Seeking Help in the San Francisco Area
Hi Joe, I can help. I work eight blocks from Haight-Ashbury, and I could deliver the bike to American Cyclery in the same area; they can box it and ship it to you. Please reply via private message (if you can) and we'll make a plan. Evan E. SF, CA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How to make donation to RBW
I like Bill's and Deacon's notion of "pay it forward in goods to the group." (When I asked about a monetary donation to Jim, it was a holdover from the Cyclofiend days when he requested donations to help with server fees, if I recall.) Suggestion: Perhaps when we post each free/pay-it-forward item, we could use a fixed category title, such as "Pay It Forward: Sugino 46T Chainring." With such a fixed and specific title, the subject and category and item will be instantly understood. Good for skimming. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Free XD2R with shipping and donation to RBW
Great idea to donate to this forum! How do you do it, exactly? By way of a Paypal payment to Cyclofiend Jim? Or . . .? -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma
Some of Garth's posts remind me of the text on Dr. Bronner's liquid soap bottles back in the 1980s. "Everything *here!* Fully self supplied! All clean. All one! All truth! Dilute dilute dilute OK!" :) -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New Roadeo
Welcome to the list, Eric! Beautiful bike. [General note to the posters on this thread: Velo Orange makes Porteur bars in 22.2 and also in 23.8. But since this is the Riv list, maybe think about Choco Normal bars?] -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cotton Bar Tape - To Pad, Or Not
Drew: The PolyWhey polyurethane takes just two hours to dry. But I let it dry overnight: safe side. Before my first ride, in a rainstorm, I had just one coat of urethane on my Riv-content Newbwaum's bar tape (no padding). The tape and the finish held up fine. Before my next ride, I added another coat for extra protection. Then it rained again. Maybe I should add a third coat. We're still in a drought. :) Evan SF, CA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cotton Bar Tape - To Pad, Or Not
Frank, To further muddy the waters, I suggest you consider polyurethane instead of shellac. I like shellac, but a few weeks ago when I was running low on shellac, I recalled that a list member recommended polyurethane because it's more durable. And I had a can handy, so. Here it is. It's "green" and it does not smell of solvent: http://www.vermontnaturalcoatings.com/our-products/polywhey-natural-furniture-finish/ I used the satin finish. It's not slick or glossy. And it permits you to still feel some texture of the cotton. Since I applied the PolyWhey finish, I've ridden twice on long rides (~ 40 miles) in pouring rain. The tape has held up well. Just an option for you! Evan On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 8:24:37 AM UTC-7, Mattt wrote: > > I second your decision. I have cotton bar tape with no padding provides a > better feel. > > If you don't like the tape setup it will only cost you 10 bucks in tape to > change. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...
If the author of the Guardian article were to visit, say, Northern California, and stumble upon an unofficial ride of lugged-steel enthusiasts, might he write a follow-up article with the same broad brush that he used to portray road/sports cyclists in England? If so, would he write something like this? "They're smiling, waving, normal-clothes-wearing all-around cyclists -- knowledgeable about all bikes, appreciative of all bikes and all riders, diverse and open-minded and open to adventure. They don't look down on me. They don't compete and compare Strava segments. They're immune to branding and corporate marketing. They bore the s**t out of me." Just kidding! And for the record, I am not defending what the author calls "sports cyclists." But I do refuse to dismiss all of them, with a single sweep of the hand, as "a miserable slog of unsmiling, un-nodding pink and black Lycra-clad" riders. My point is that some nuance would go a long way. Then again, a more nuanced article might not garner 1,487 comments on the Guardian website. Fair enough! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Gardian article about the changes in cycling culture...
"Cycling has become the new golf. It’s what men of a certain age, men with money and power, chat about after meetings." "The focus has moved to sportives, to carbon fibre frames, to Rapha Sky-branded kits, to gels, training techniques, times, pace and cadence." "It’s hard to find the hippies and the explorers any more. It’s all about the competition and the conformity." " . . . a miserable slog of unsmiling, un-nodding pink and black Lycra-clad sports cyclists." Hmm. Are the roads of England really clogged with unsmiling, affluent, Lycra-clad zombies? And do they all "look down on" the author of the article? That sounds like a sweeping condemnation with no particular evidence to support it. (And, yes, the road-cycling atmosphere sounds like particular segments of cycling in the USA, circa 2008.) Anyway: If the Guardian article is indeed more or less accurate, then England needs more just-riders and Riv riders! :) -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.
Jock: That's a great story! Julian: It occurs to me that the guy who said mean things about your Rambouillet actually covets it. Seriously. Imagine this: ROADIE: "Where'd you get that relic?" JULIAN: (Smiles. Doesn't reply.) ROADIE: "Is it from the sixties or the seventies?" JULIAN: "2007." ROADIE: "No way! That thing must be a tank." JULIAN: (Chuckles slightly.) "No, not really." ROADIE: "I can't understand why you'd ride it." JULIAN: "Do you want this bike?" ROADIE: (Surprised.) "What?" JULIAN: "You've dissed it four times in the last five minutes, so I can only surmise that you protest too much. You like this bike, right?" ROADIE: (Sputtering.) "No!" JULIAN: "Come on. Your secret's safe." ROADIE: (Whispers.) "Well . . . those lugs *are* pretty sweet." ~ FIN ~ -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.
Ron said: "Evan, we're not bad people." I agree! I like everybody on this list. And I like bike riders in general. My only point is that every time I see a thread such as this one (and I've seen scores of them over the years) at least one person mentions how he or she dropped/passed a roadie or a Fred. The implication is that it is always the "roadie" or "Fred" who was rude or smug or competitive or aggressive or envious or dumb or ignorant or condescending. Are other riders sometimes not nice? Yes. Do they denigrate us or our bikes? Yes. Does each case require context? Of course. But my point remains: each culture (such as bicyclists) tends to subdivide into subcultures, and some members -- not all of them -- of these subcultures enjoy pointing fingers at the members of the other subcultures who are "doing it wrong." It's human nature. No big deal. I agree with Hugh: it's springtime! Here's wishing that Julian and everyone else on this list has a safe season, with more kindness on the roads. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.
One day I'd love to see a thread in which no one says something to the effect of "Those Lycra-clad roadies stop laughing at my bike when I drop them without even trying." I am definitely not criticizing anyone on this thread, or any bike riders in particular. I'm just observing that many of us riders seem to be competitive to some degree, and on threads such as these we find various ways to bash roadies and Freds, etc., for being rude, smug, competitive, slow in the head, not strong enough to hang with us on our lugged steel bikes. Just ride, right? :) -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Steerer Tube Honing
I sometimes wonder why Rivendell sells only the Tallux with its 225mm quill. After all, not every bike has a long steerer/head tube and not every rider needs a tall stem. This is not a criticism of Rivendell; it's just an idle thought. (For my old Raleigh Competition I bought a Technomic Deluxe so that I could place my bars about one inch below the saddle without buttoming -- good expression, Lungimsam -- the quill.) Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Appaloosa on the Radavist
Great story and photos! But I do wonder about this fragment: "their [Rivendell's] two most famous touring bikes, the Sam Hillborne and the Hunqapillar." Um, Atlantis? Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bombadil Frame, Wheelset, Dynamo Front Wheel, Gugino Double Crankset
Price of Sugino crank? Length of arms? Thanks. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider
Eunice: Congratulations! Love the bike. Love the blue. It looks almost Atlantis greenish? -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b
Wow! Beautiful color. Beautiful head tube. Beautiful everything. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Orange 58cm Rambouillets Is this a Mythical Beast?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/5494438043.html Must. Be. Strong. Must. Resist. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!
David, Ouch! I broke my left collarbone on January 2. It's healed now. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: MIESHA HAS LEFT RIVENDELL
In my many trips to Rivendell, Miesha was always friendly and patient and helpful, with a low-key warmth that was calming (I second what Joe B. said). I wish her well with her county job, and best of luck landing a better commute. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?
All Rambouillets are beautiful, but the orange is transcendent. Hard to put a price on transcendent, though. Maybe an extra $100? -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!
This event sounds fantastic! Bravo to David for setting it up. (Am bummed that I'll be away on vacation at that time.) -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NAHBS Rivendell Owner's Bunch/iBOB Social Ride--Sat 2/27 5:30pm
It was great to see the bikes but even better to see and meet so many Riv and iBOB people! Just a few pics. I gravitated toward the more classic bikes -- and the old ones: https://www.flickr.com/photos/128169182@N04/albums/72157665033167502 -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Rodeo photeo
Beautiful bike, Bruce! Interesting to hear Don speak of gold overspray. I imagine it adds a subtle something -- as it did with the orange Rambouillet. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NAHBS Rivendell Owner's Bunch/iBOB Social Ride--Sat 2/27 5:30pm
Hi Jeremy, Four of us will meet you at Capitol Garage at about 5pm on Saturday. (We'll be driving back to the Bay Area soon afterwards, so no ride for us.) Thanks for organizing this. Looking forward to it! Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning
Patrick wrote: "if I could spend the same on just a quarter of things, but have those things top quality, made locally, and meet my needs without compromise, I'd be happier with what I have." Yep! I imagine that most people on this list like the idea of products that work well, look good, last a long time, and somehow satisfy the soul. Most Rivendell products do that for me, and I, like John's grandfather, am often willing to pay more for an item that will last. But not always. A cherrywood five-drawer dresser from Thomas Moser costs $6,460, and though it might well be the Atlantis of dressers and therefore constitute a good value, I can't touch that price. So I buy a decent but lesser dresser (clean and simple design, made of alder wood in the USA) and hope that my soul will be content with people and experiences that one cannot buy. And, every once in a while, when I'm bored and when the consumer within me insists that I can buy meaning at a store, I make another trip to Rivendell! > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: RBW and Meaning
I'm a fan of Rivendell because it slakes (and also increases) my thirst for craft and quality, beauty and utility, fun and freedom — and community, too. Grant, with his writings and with his bicycle designs and with the products he sells, has created a world that I want to live in. In this world I ride fast and climb easily. I eat bacon and never jog. I fell trees with Swedish steel. And my calendar is crowded with Riv rides and with Riv friends. Now, to somewhat address John's question: Did *design* build Rivendell? For me, no. Words built Rivendell. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CLEM-mentum
Yep! I expect to soon see Clem reviewed -- and its planing praised -- in Bicycle Quarterly. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Recent Atlantis build highlights
Thanks for the Waterford color info. Beautiful! On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11:09:46 AM UTC-8, Gravel & Grind Espresso + Bikes wrote: > > Cinnamon candy over brickyard red. Varies, look wise, from bike to bike, a > bit. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: PSA: 54cm Quickbeam on Los Angeles Craigslist
Beautiful bike. Surprised it's still available. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Recent Atlantis build highlights
James, To my eye, the color on your Atlantis demo bike appears to have more red/orange in it than the brownish Copper Metallic color shown on Waterford's site. Any thoughts on that? I'm only asking (and obsessing over small details) because I think the color on your bike is beautiful--right up there with Raleigh International Copper and Rivendell Rambouillet Orange! Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivs in the UK
Stephen, If you make the (long) trip to the Bay Area, let us know in advance of your arrival. I think many Riv riders (and Riv fans) would welcome you--and maybe even accompany you on your Riv test rides, if you would like. Evan E. SF, CA -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!
Welcome, Dan! That is one beautiful Bleriot. Great story, Amit! - Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The newest BLUG
Thanks, Drew. Well said. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Days are getting longer!
As usual, that's the deacon, thinking positive! Stay warm, everybody. Evan -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] PSA: Eroica California early registration
Justin: I'm pretty sure that if you show up on a Saluki with drop bars, non-aero brake levers, down tube shift levers, and toe clips with straps, you and your bike will be welcome. [Speaking of toe clips, please send me an email. Thanks.] -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Rambouillet, with photos
"It's also orange, which is the very best, and fastest, color." Rambouillet orange is the best Riv color yet. Fact! Congratulations! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] For Sale: Large ShopSack, Olive
Good condition. Used gently and seldom. Happy to send you pictures if you like, but it looks just like the larger ShopSack that Rivendell shows here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bashm-o.htm I'm selling this bag only because I've switched to a medium Wald basket, and the large ShopSack overflows a medium basket. $42 shipped in the Lower 48. All proceeds from the sale of this bag go right back to Rivendell. Please reply off list if you can. Thanks. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] OT: Help My Colleague Replace Her Stolen Bike?
Dear Bay Area Rivsters, Last night, a colleague of mine lost her vintage Fuji to a bike thief. The bike was locked to the porch railing of my colleague's house in Oakland, but the thief snuck onto the porch and cut the motorcycle-grade cable lock. So: My colleague seeks a replacement bike, preferably something vintage and Japanese--Fuji, Nishiki, Panasonic, Centurion, Univega, Miyata, Bridgestone. Her PBH is about 84, so she needs a 56 or so. Diamond frame is fine, as is a mixte frame. She'd love something that can run tires at least 32mm wide. Upright bars a plus. Basket a plus. Fair condition is fine, and scratches are no problem at all. If you have such a bike hanging in your garage and you're willing to part with it, please reply to me off list and tell me your location and your desired price. I'm searching Craigslist to help find her a new old bike, but I also wanted to check with you-all. Anyone? Just think of the good holiday karma. Thank you, Evan E. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Riv Woody Wagon
Looks good, John! Like a double top tube. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Mount Diablo trails ride
Rene, I hope this link will work for you: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/bay-area-rivendell-riders Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Crankset Advice
Wow. This Sugino crankset that David B. mentioned sounds like a good deal--especially because you can set it up as a double: https://www.benscycle.com/p-914-sugino-xd-fixed-gear-crankset.aspx -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Niles Canyon Ride
Yep! Great ride with good folks. Thanks, John, for posting. Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Richard Sachs
If I recall, Richard Sachs doesn't just use "ATMO" as shorthand for "according to my opinion." He also uses it as a period, a comma, an interjection, a pause! Anyway, he certainly makes beautiful and functional bicycles—and he's inspired and helped many, many riders and builders over the years. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTT: Your green Shopsack size medium for my green Shopsack size large
If you have a green Sackville Shopsack, size medium, you wanna trade? My large version is in good condition, gently used. Would be happy to send you pictures. Please reply off list. Thanks, Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Keven
Keven: Every time I visit Rivendell, I feel nervous and awkward because, yes, I am that big a Rivendell fan. But you, with your welcoming manner and pleasant demeanor, make me feel almost calm. For that I thank you. Oh, and I thank you for putting me on a Sam Hillborne roughly three years ago, with zero pressure to buy it. Of course I bought it. Best bike I've ever owned. Best of luck with your next work adventure! —Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: PSA: Cunningham medical fund
It's great that Grant and Riv are, as usual, being generous and awesome. So dig deep for Charlie, everybody. (I just made a second donation.) Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: PSA: Cunningham medical fund
Thanks for posting, Bill. I just pitched in. Check the comment from Grant on the GoFundMe page. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Laid off and in a Quandary
Wayne: Clem or no Clem, best of luck on your next (ad)venture! Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The Manny Strap?
Excellent! I knew Manny was famous (and rightly so), but now he's immortal. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride
Great ride today! Thanks to David for planning the route. Anyone have some decent pics to post? Riv Picnic pictures, too? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.
I've always admired and appreciated Grant's candor. To me, it's one of the many things that makes Rivendell great. On the other hand, I feel kind of sorry for the customer who requested a replacement. Yes, the customer's request was unreasonable. Yes, the customer's note was rude. But the customer's request was a private request. And now his or her private request has been made public. That has got to hurt. (And no, I don't think the customer deserves a public bashing, which is what he or she is now receiving--not so much from Grant as from many people on this thread). Just the same, I'm still a huge fan of Grant and Rivendell. Onward! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: 59 cm Legolas on CList near me; $1400 f/f/hs
Congratulations, Tom! Beautiful bike. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Odds, Ends, Bars, Bends
Hi Justin, I've sent you two private messages about the King Toe Cages. Perhaps they didn't go through? Please let me know here and I'll try to find another way to reach you. Thanks, Evan E. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Orange 54 Rambouillet
Ohmygoshthatsabeautifulbike. Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Red
Dave's burnt orange/copper/root beer Homer is almost as beautiful as an orange-with-gold-iridescent-shimmer Rambouillet. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Wheels for 97 Riv Road
Hi Jim: Sorry to state the obvious, but you could begin with this page and then go from there: http://www.rivbike.com/700c-Wheels-and-Rims-s/122.htm Evan in San Francisco -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Liquid Proofide?
I think fridge storage is a good idea. If it's true the Proofide contains tallow, then refrigeration will delay rancidity. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] PSA: Romulus for sale. The price is your birth year.
Forgive me if this has already been posted, but here's a pristine Romulus for sale at College Park Bicycles/Mt. Airy Bicycles in Maryland: http://bike123.com/used_bikes/used_sbikesview.php?ID=3528 The owner, Larry Black, told me this via email just today: "To celebrate our 36th birthday next week, we are offering our 'birthday special' Your birth year in dollars. Bring granddad along and get it for even less." If Grandpa was born in, say, 1933, then $1,933 is the price you pay for the bike, including a new-bike warranty. Not sure that's a bargain, but if you really want a Romulus . . . -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good
I've heard nothing but good things about BikeFlights. By chance has anyone tried ShipBikes.com? My LBS uses them. And ShipBikes.com also ships via FedEx, so I'm curious to know the difference (if any) between BikeFlights and ShipBikes. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Congrats Manny!!!
Congratulations Manny! Honeymoon at PBP? Evan -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
