Re: [RBW] Asheville Riv Rendesvous Recap

[EverRed]

This was a fantastic event.  Perfectly organized without being regimented, 
very well chosen rides, great weather, and best of all, a really lovely 
group of people.  I really enjoyed meeting all who I met and my only regret 
is that I didn't get to spend time with everyone who was there.  I'm not a 
bike event guy - the last one I went to was in the previous millennium - 
but I am now eagerly awaiting an opportunity to attend another Riv 
gathering.

Thank you to all who attended for bringing such a fabulous spirit, and a 
massive thanks to all who were involved in the planning and organizing.

John
Black Mountain NC

On Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 5:47:24 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Well-done poster, well-put-together video, many interesting bikes. Thanks 
> for sharing.
>
> Whose is the orange custom at 0:52 and passim with untaped bar, 
> no-extension (Discord?) stem, lovely high-flange front wheel, and 50 mm 
> tires? 650B or 559? What tires?
>
> Can we get the usual statutory driveside profile photo?
>
> On Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 7:31 AM 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
>> Just a quick recap from our fantastic Riv weekend in Asheville.
>>
>> It was a blast. Almost 25 riders from Indiana to FL, including 10 local 
>> folks. Everyone was great and the bikes were, as you can imagine, almost 
>> all rivs, but we did let in a bridgestone :).  A Hunq, 5 Appaloosas, a 
>> couple of Atlanti, 3 or 4 gorgeous customs, the famous Betty Foy ridden 
>> 72.000 miles by Pam (yes 72K!), a purple Rosco Platypus, a pumpkin 
>> platypus, a couple of Sams, and two Salukis, a Gus, and probably some more 
>> that I'm forgetting.
>>
>> Some highlights:
>> The River Arts District greenway ride followed by beer and dinner at New 
>> Belgium Brewing, where our bikes took up and spilled over the entire bike 
>> rack system.
>>
>> Our Bent Creek Gravel rides - three groups had a splendid day with not 
>> too hot temps, no rain, and perfect fire roads.
>>
>> Two friendly bears who realized they were in the poster and better make 
>> an appearance.
>>
>> Our bike parts garage sale, where everyone realized that we were all 
>> trying to get rid of lots of tires, stems, handlebars, bags, etc. that 
>> everyone else there already had. We all have a bike parts hoarding problem.
>>
>> Beer and dinner at The Wedge brewery Saturday night.
>>
>> The fabulous poster from Brian.
>>
>> All of the fun people that came together with amazing bikes, great 
>> personalities, and brought all of their fun to the weekend.
>>
>> Enthusiastic agreement that we should do it all again, maybe in during a 
>> fall or spring timeframe.
>>
>> And thanks to a very gracious offer from Leah, she put our pics and 
>> videos together into one of her great videos - THANK YOU, LEAH!  A link to 
>> her video is below if you'd like to watch it.
>>
>> https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0xG1CvrSGHQ6um
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Ride in Asheville NC?

[EverRed]

Sounds great!  Please put me down for one.

John
Black Mountain


On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 9:18:28 PM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> The posters will be 16” x 20”, signed and numbered. I’m actually hand 
> printing them this weekend. For those who cannot make the trip to 
> Asheville, afterwards I’ll be putting any remaining posters up online with 
> an Etsy link to purchase.
>
> - Brian
>
> On Jun 28, 2023, at 8:58 PM, EverRed  wrote:
>
> 
>
> What are the dimensions of the poster?
>
> Many thanks
> John
>
> On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 3:23:18 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>
>> Sorry to miss you next weekend Dick, but I'll let Brian know you'd like 
>> to be on the list for one of his posters (which are so great!).
>>
>> If anyone else is interested in a poster (see details in my last post) 
>> pls let me know asap so I can give Brian a heads up on how many to print.
>> Gary
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 2:30:43 PM UTC-4 Dick Pahle wrote:
>>
>>> I can't make the ride that wkend but I'd sure like one of those posters 
>>> (nicely done, Brian!!). 
>>>
>>> Dick
>>> Brevard, NC
>>>
>>> On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:03:38 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi from Asheville!
>>>>
>>>> Looks like we're going to have a fun turnout for our Riv get together 
>>>> July 7-9. We are going to be finalizing plans next week and will get the 
>>>> details out to everyone, but until then here is an awesome poster that one 
>>>> of our participants, Brian Turner came up with (Thank you Brian!!!). He 
>>>> runs a graphic design and printing company and is offering to print up 
>>>> posters for anyone coming to the gathering who may want one. He estimates 
>>>> that they will cost about $20-25 and if you're interested please let me 
>>>> know asap so I can let him know.
>>>>
>>>> Also, if anyone wants more info about the weekend now that you've been 
>>>> tempted by Brian's amazing work, please contact me.
>>>> [image: Unknown-1.jpeg]
>>>> On Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6:52:25 PM UTC-4 Carl wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Gary, did you say there's an extra 55cm Cheviot lying around here in 
>>>>> Asheville? I could maybe help with that . . . 
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 9:19:20 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Leah,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What a great offer - it would be an honor to have a video made by 
>>>>>> you!  But better yet, why don’t you come join us? I know of an extra 
>>>>>> 55cm 
>>>>>> Cheviot lying around here in Asheville :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Gary
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2:32:25 PM UTC-4 steve...@gmail.com 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Dick, sorry you won't be able to make it that weekend. 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "40 mm Little Big Ben's...Could I do those Bent Creek area forest 
>>>>>>> roads on that bike?" 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Absolutely!!!Come on up from Brevard and give it a go!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 1:03 PM Dick Pahle  wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've been following this for a while hoping I could commit to 
>>>>>>>> joining in. Knew that week in July was problematic and now know for 
>>>>>>>> sure I 
>>>>>>>> can't make it. Ratz!!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I'm in Brevard and ride a Homer with 40 mm Little Big Ben's. 90 % 
>>>>>>>> on roads and paved trails. Could I do those Bent Creek area forest 
>>>>>>>> roads on 
>>>>>>>> that bike? If so, I may try and join those of you who ride there on a 
>>>>>>>> regular basis some other time, if ok to join ya.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Sorry I'll miss meeting/riding with all of you and sorry to miss 
>>>>>>>> Pam,  a good friend and my Cycling Savvy instructor from Charlotte. 
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Dick
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On W

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Ride in Asheville NC?

[EverRed]

What are the dimensions of the poster?

Many thanks
John

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 3:23:18 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:

> Sorry to miss you next weekend Dick, but I'll let Brian know you'd like to 
> be on the list for one of his posters (which are so great!).
>
> If anyone else is interested in a poster (see details in my last post) pls 
> let me know asap so I can give Brian a heads up on how many to print.
> Gary
>
> On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 2:30:43 PM UTC-4 Dick Pahle wrote:
>
>> I can't make the ride that wkend but I'd sure like one of those posters 
>> (nicely done, Brian!!). 
>>
>> Dick
>> Brevard, NC
>>
>> On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:03:38 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>>
>>> Hi from Asheville!
>>>
>>> Looks like we're going to have a fun turnout for our Riv get together 
>>> July 7-9. We are going to be finalizing plans next week and will get the 
>>> details out to everyone, but until then here is an awesome poster that one 
>>> of our participants, Brian Turner came up with (Thank you Brian!!!). He 
>>> runs a graphic design and printing company and is offering to print up 
>>> posters for anyone coming to the gathering who may want one. He estimates 
>>> that they will cost about $20-25 and if you're interested please let me 
>>> know asap so I can let him know.
>>>
>>> Also, if anyone wants more info about the weekend now that you've been 
>>> tempted by Brian's amazing work, please contact me.
>>> [image: Unknown-1.jpeg]
>>> On Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6:52:25 PM UTC-4 Carl wrote:
>>>
 Gary, did you say there's an extra 55cm Cheviot lying around here in 
 Asheville? I could maybe help with that . . . 

 On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 9:19:20 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:

> Leah,
>
> What a great offer - it would be an honor to have a video made by you! 
>  But better yet, why don’t you come join us? I know of an extra 55cm 
> Cheviot lying around here in Asheville :)
>
> Gary
>
> On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2:32:25 PM UTC-4 steve...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Dick, sorry you won't be able to make it that weekend. 
>>
>> "40 mm Little Big Ben's...Could I do those Bent Creek area forest 
>> roads on that bike?" 
>>
>> Absolutely!!!Come on up from Brevard and give it a go!
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 1:03 PM Dick Pahle  wrote:
>>
>>> I've been following this for a while hoping I could commit to 
>>> joining in. Knew that week in July was problematic and now know for 
>>> sure I 
>>> can't make it. Ratz!!
>>>
>>> I'm in Brevard and ride a Homer with 40 mm Little Big Ben's. 90 % on 
>>> roads and paved trails. Could I do those Bent Creek area forest roads 
>>> on 
>>> that bike? If so, I may try and join those of you who ride there on a 
>>> regular basis some other time, if ok to join ya.
>>>
>>> Sorry I'll miss meeting/riding with all of you and sorry to miss 
>>> Pam,  a good friend and my Cycling Savvy instructor from Charlotte. 
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:58:12 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>>>
 Hi,
 There was some talk about a Riv ride in Asheville this spring but a 
 May date won't work for lots of people. If there's still any interest 
 in a 
 meetup, how would a July or mid-Sept weekend work for folks?  If 
 there's 
 enough people interested I would be happy to try to nail down a date 
 for 
 whatever month seems to work for most everyone.
 Gary

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Re: [RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

[EverRed]

I ordered my AR in 1998 and got it in 1999.  Between ordering it and 
receiving it the maker changed from Joe Stark to Match.  GP wrote me a 
letter asking if it was okay to change.  I wanted to stay with Joe but 
since it wasn’t possible I accepted Match.

Mine is a 59 with 26 inch wheels but I think I would have preferred larger 
wheels for aesthetic reasons.

When I got it I was disappointed with the plain lugs (like on Plumber’s red 
AR above) but I ended up liking them better than the fancier lugs.  I think 
the simpler lugs were more in keeping with how I used it - touring and 
about town being the majority of my riding.

It was also supposed to fit a front rack - Riv supplied but I don’t 
remember which one - but it did not.  They sent me a replacement fork but 
the paint didn’t match so I ended up sending the rack and the replacement 
fork back.  I bought a Bruce Gordon lowrider from someone on the BOB list 
and that fit.

My only real complaint is that there is no provision for a fender 
attachment at the chain stay bridge.  I came up with a workable solution 
but it would have been nice to have a straightforward attachment point. 
 Soon after I got it GP wrote an article about how cool it was to attach 
fenders with wire ties and I’ve always wondered if that was because of the 
missing chain stay attachment point.

The frame is a little noodly when fully loaded but in a good way - I like 
the way it feels.  I have found that it shimmies when I use a handlebar bag 
although this might be because of a longish stem.  Having said that, the 
handlebars are level with the seat.

I still ride and enjoy it regularly but I have no experience of later Rivs 
so can’t offer a comparison.  I’ve used Mustache, Noodle, Randoneur and 
Porteur bars over the years.  The Porteurs are on it currently, I like the 
upright position but the ends are too close so I’ll be making another 
change sometime soon.

I’ve recently got a purpose built touring bike (Rodriguez Phinney Ridge) 
but I doubt if I’ll ever get rid of the AR.

John

On Monday, March 27, 2023 at 4:31:50 AM UTC-4 divis...@gmail.com wrote:

> Bruce Gordon's mid-fork mounts are intended for Bruce's lowrider front 
> rack, and for nothing else >:-P
>
> I built up my late lamented Raleigh International with BG front+rear 
> racks, and had long intended to have contact points brazed on for them, 
> along with pivot posts for centerpulls. I even sounded Bruce out once on 
> whether he'd be willing to do the work ("only if I don't have to mess with 
> the paint afterwards"). Bruce closed the shop before I got to it, then 
> died, then I wrecked the Raleigh.
>
> Bruce's attachment principles were similar to Grant's. He used 
> metal+rubber P-clamps for forks without properly located midfork braze-ons 
> (i.e., any fork he hadn't made), and used the twisted Erector set metal 
> diving boards to attach the rear rack to the seat stays. I found this 
> attachment method unacceptably ugly, and replaced the ugly-o P-clamps with 
> Tubus fork clamps in front (on the Raleigh) and Tubus 
> turnbuckles+rails+stainless steel seatstay clamps (the Raleigh had no rack 
> attachment points). Made the thing look far more purpose-built. The one 
> disadvantage was that the Tubus fork clamps pushed the sides of the rack 
> out about 5mm from each leg, as they're really intended as attachment 
> points for Tubus' own front racks. The BG rack sides are further inboard, 
> to get the weight closer to the centerline.
>
> I replaced the Raleigh with a Trek 720, which has midfork braze-ons. I was 
> upset to discover that the attachment points on Bruce's rack were about 
> 40mm above the fork's braze-ons, which were probably intended for the old 
> Blackburn lowrider. I've got the whole mess held on with P-clamps now, but 
> it ticks me off every time I think about it. Maybe someday I'll move the 
> canti posts to work as centerpull pivots, and have midfork braze-ons put in 
> the right location at the same time.
>
> The big question is: Why aren't more racks made like the Mark's rack and 
> the Nitto UD-1/UD-2 from Rene Herse? There have to be more people trying to 
> retrofit racks to older frames with idiosyncratic attachment points. I've 
> bought four different handlebar bag racks trying to fit the center brake 
> hole-to-canti post on the Trek (sized for 27"). None of them work, because 
> they're all designed for 700c.
>
> Peter "arrrgh" Adler
> Berkeley, CA/USA
>
>
> On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 5:29:03 AM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler wrote:
>
> I wonder when Nitto introduced the flexible strut mounts (Mark’s rack) vs. 
> the rigid struts of the rack on Robert  Tilleys AR. The 700 c AR that I had 
> came with the same rack as Roberts. Bruce Gordon’s mid rack mounts were not 
> compatible with that Nitto rack.
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

[EverRed]

I'll be out of town (touring in France!) but I would love to join any 
future rides.  I see that there are a lot of gravel suggestions.  Are Riv 
group rides generally off road?

John
Black Mountain


On Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11:11:44 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> Dang! Just my luck... I'll be in Florida the last week of May / first week 
> of June. Still, I look forward to this happening so I can read the ride 
> report and hopefully see some good photos!
>
> -Brian
>
> On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5:45:38 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>
>> Yes, Steve - all the options I selected were the weekends of May and the 
>> first weekend of June.
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5:09:19 PM UTC-4 steve...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you Gary for setting this up!Are you thinking weekends, or...?
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2:59:12 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>>>
 Hi Everyone, at the risk of being presumptuous I went ahead and created 
 this Doodle scheduling poll to see what (if any) weekend dates in May/June 
 would work best for a Riv group meetup in Asheville.  Just click on the 
 link and it will guide you to a calendar that will allow you to select the 
 dates you are (and are not) available for a weekend meetup. After about a 
 week, I can post the results and we can either take the planning further 
 from there or else pick different dates and try again.  Here is the link 
 to 
 the poll:  https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/eXQgKnka

 Gary

 On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:00:51 PM UTC-4 steve...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Gary, I second your suggestion.   I lived in North Asheville on 
> Melrose St for a number of years - I'm currently on the south side. Those 
> roads above the Grove Park Inn and on to Town Mountain and then the BRPW 
> were my go to routes (that was back when Michael Davis owned ProBikes). I 
> haven't ridden up that way for over a decade. Good to hear it's still 
> decent riding. 
>
> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 6:23 PM 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
>> Steve - Yes, Bent Creek and the River Arts sounds good. We could also 
>> add another ride the following day on quiet roads (they do exist!) just 
>> north of downtown, up Sunset to Town Mt, around Montford, etc. that 
>> could 
>> follow the Asheville bike routes.
>>
>> On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 4:47:59 PM UTC-4 steve...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Gary, May would be a good choice. September is  generally a bit 
>>> quieter as well. I'm guessing most would prefer a weekend???   
>>>
>>> I'm thinking a 3-4 hour ride at Bent Creek early in the day and then 
>>> possibly an afternoon to early evening ride on the River Arts District 
>>> greenway concluding with a stop for food & beverage. 
>>>
>>> Anyone want to weigh in?
>>>
>>> On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:28:31 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
>>>
 Steve, I agree that July 4 wknd would not be the best time for a 
 gathering as Asheville gets mobbed then. But if we can find a suitable 
 date 
 I’d be happy to help with some organizing of the gathering. Seems like 
 the 
 biggest hurdle is getting a date nailed down. Any summer date would 
 probably work for me, but I’d suggest late May/early June if we wanted 
 to 
 avoid July 4. Not quite as many tourists here then.

 On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 5:38:05 PM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Giving this thread a bump -  Hate to see it get lost.  Trigger 
> Warning: Long Post.
>
> I've been living and riding in Asheville for 30 some years now, 
> and would be happy to offer some route ideas - but first a caveat. 
> The 
> Asheville metro area has seen phenomenal growth over the past decade 
> (from 
> 282,000 to 371,000 residents). We're also seeing about 11 million 
> annual 
> visitors. 
>
> The result of the rapid growth  transpo infrastructure has been 
> overwhelmed. Paved routes around town and the surrounding county that 
> were 
> old favorites have mostly become Thunderdome rides. --   
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JKZKjFjHDM ---   
>
> If you're still reading this - in addition to the decline in road 
> riding pleasantness,  the best close to town off pavement riding 
> (Bent 
> Creek) has become a "regional destination". Trailhead parking can 
> be a challenge, especially on weekends. Having said that, BC and the 
> Pisgah 
> National Forest are still great riding. If you want you can climb up 
> to 
> Bent Tree Gap  and descend on the BRPW through two tunne

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders in Western NC

[EverRed]

I rarely post but I'm in Black Mountain with my All Rounder and would love 
to meet some Riv folks!

John

On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 2:51:30 PM UTC-5 Jason D wrote:

> I would be interested in this ride as well. I visit Asheville pretty 
> often, but I don't have any insights on the trails/fire roads there. 
> Asheville or Boone would be good with me!
>
> On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:41:33 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote:
>
>> Should we shoot for Boone or Asheville?   What month?  Mileage?
>>
>> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:01:38 PM UTC-5 River Bailey wrote:
>>
>>> Also in Indy and could travel down with Eric for a Riv ride.
>>>
>>> River
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12:07:39 PM UTC-5 EGNolan wrote:
>>>
 I'm throwing my name in the hat to join along. I'm in Indianapolis, but 
 my in-laws are in Spruce Pine just off the Parkway and I'm keen to ride in 
 the area with other Riv-folk.

 Best,
 Eric 
 On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:08:33 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote:

> Be happy to come up to Boone too. 
>
> Dick
>
> On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 1:36:56 AM UTC-5 fiddl...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Just putting my name down in the "happy to travel from Knoxville for 
>> a Riv-ride" column...
>>
>> On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 9:38:04 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote:
>>
>>> I am out of my league when it comes to orgainizing things 
>>> (anything). Pam in Charlotte (on this list) is much better at it than 
>>> me as 
>>> she does it all the time. Downside is she doesn't know the area all 
>>> that 
>>> well. Could be wrong about that. 
>>>
>>> Would enjoy a group ride and would be cool to get others from as far 
>>> away as Kentucky and/or Knoxville Tn to join us. If anybody wants to 
>>> stay 
>>> overnight Jann and I have two guest bedrooms and lots of floorspace for 
>>> those who may not mind crashing there in a sleeping bag. Neat little 
>>> 50's 
>>> style motel nearby too.  Lots of camping options including backcountry 
>>> in 
>>> the Pisgah National Forest. 
>>>
>>> 99% of my road riding is slow and solo. Leave from my house for 
>>> various amounts of time and distance, based on how my 73 year old body 
>>> feels at the time. 
>>>
>>> Thinking out loud...many good local shops in town. They 
>>> could suggest routes. Or we could do a section of the Blue Ridge 
>>> Parkway 
>>> which would mean out and back or arranging for some kind of shuttle 
>>> service. Parkway is beautiful. Lots of 'scenic overlook spots' every 
>>> few 
>>> miles. Hilly in lots of places. As best I can recall the elevation 
>>> along 
>>> the ridge near us is 3 to 5,000 feet. Riding up to the Parkway and back 
>>> from Brevard would be about 30 miles, round trip. Or longer if you 
>>> wanted 
>>> to add some parkway miles once we got up there. For me, that would be a 
>>> hard ride. 
>>>
>>> What's next? Does someone here wanna organize? All done on this 
>>> thread or do we start a new one?
>>>
>>> Spring and fall are georgeous here. Summer too but it can be hot and 
>>> humid. Plus, we are in a temperate rain forest so it rains a lot. 
>>>
>>> Had no idea my post looking for Rivs in the area would generate this 
>>> kinda response. It's great!!!
>>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:24:27 PM UTC-5 
>>> steve...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Dick, just saying "thank you" for kicking off this thread. 
 Interesting to see the number of Riv riders in the area.

 If you ever take a notion to organize a Brevard area ride for Riv 
 riders (and Riv curious, like myself) I'd be interested. Between the 
 Brevard paved greenway network, the dirt trail into the National 
 Forest at 
 Pisgah Forest and the breweries/eateries along the greenway - and 
 whatever 
 routes you Brevard locals keep secret - I bet a low key party pace 
 ride 
 could be a fun event. 

 On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:31:53 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote:

> Thanx to all responding to my western NC post. Good to know. 
> First..to Pamtook your CC class in Clt few years ago. 
> Still 
> benefitting from it. Good friend of David S who I think  is member of 
> this 
> group too. To Michaelwill keep eyes open for your father here 
> in 
> Brevard. At 73, I'm guessing I'm as old or older than him. :-) To 
> Steve in 
> Asheville. I know the areas you mention well. The hills around here 
> can be 
> brutal, especially for an old slow guy like me. 
>
> I've ridden from my home in Brevard to the Parkway (Bl

[RBW] Re: Anyone else a paranoid mechanic?

[EverRed]

Pump the tire up until it’s slightly firm, then squeeze it as you peak 
between rim and tire and you will see if the tube is pinched.  Of course go 
around the whole wheel on both sides.

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 9:11:36 AM UTC-5 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey all!
> I just threw on Schwalbe Marathon Winter tires (700x40) on the Atlantis. 
> Sad to see the Shikoros all deflated and and sitting in the corner, but it 
> was either they take a timeout or I don't ride to work. Easy choice.
>
> So I've been riding as an adult over a year now and started with an 
> affordable Linus with 28mm tires and promptly got a flat my third or fourth 
> time out on it. I took the wheel over, unseated the bead, got the tube out, 
> patched it, put it back in, reseated the bead, yadda yadda yadda, BOOM. No 
> issue. Had another flat this last summer and had to repair it while on the 
> way home from picking up a crowler of beer...very stressful, almost lost my 
> wrench, but got it done, not a problem! 
>
> Later this last summer as piece-by-piece Riv'd up my Linus, I wen to 35mm 
> tires. Took off the old ones, did all the steps, and as I was pumping up 
> the front tire, the tube blew out (some tube was under the bead...DOH!). So 
> I laughed it off, changed the tube, did the rear wheel, and went out for a 
> ride. All was going well, then on a fast descent, when I started breaking I 
> heard an awful thud-thud-thud-thud that was getting louder and BANG! I 
> screwed up the back wheel, too! So re-did both tires, used soapy water, 
> thought about using talc, but I couldn't find any locally and Sheldon Brown 
> says it does nothing...I never had another problem.
>
> So I guess I'm wondering this (if you've managed to read this far)...at 
> what point can you be absolutely sure that tube is not pinched between bead 
> and rim? Can you ever be sure? is my bike a ticking time bomb? :)
>
> Just wanted to share my neurotic thoughts as I rode to work, traversing 
> ice for the first time ever! 
>
> Ben "IT'S GONNA BLOW" in Omaha
>

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[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

[EverRed]

Nice Wabi!

Is that a Thunder, and is the color "Desert Turquoise"?

Does it ride like a Riv?

I'm thinking of getting one when they are available again.

John
Western NC

On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 6:30:27 PM UTC-4, Bones wrote:
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> Let's try that again...
>
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[RBW] WTB Quickbeam or Simpleone 60cm

[EverRed]

If anyone has one to sell of knows of one somewhere I would love to hear 
from you.

Many thanks
John
Black Mountain, NC

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[RBW] Re: The Sound of Silence - Just Ride Quietly

[EverRed]

I ride a single speed mountain bike with an Onyx hub which is silent.  It 
doesn't use pawls and has infinite points of engagement.  I only here the 
sound of my tires.

John

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