[RBW] Re: Let's see your sage Sams

[Jon in central Colorado]

VERY NICE!
Those are some beautifully configured Sams!!!
Jon


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[RBW] Re: This Really happened!

[Jon in central Colorado]

Hugh,
Thanks for sharing another great adventure with us! Great pictures and trip 
report.
Enjoy these type of posts.
Jon

On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 1:57:18 PM UTC-6, Hugh Smitham wrote:

> A sort of longish post about a recent SoCal bike adventure.
>
> You can read about it here 
> 
> .
>
> Cheers,
>
> ~Hugh 
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[RBW] Re: Aggressive cycling pack and I slipped up today

[Jon in central Colorado]

Jay,
If those guys were in a pace line maybe a double pace line... Half those 
guys are just concentrating to hang on to the pack, the other half are 
watching the rear wheel that is 6" from their front wheel. I'm sure they 
didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.
Jon

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[RBW] Re: Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

[Jon in central Colorado]

Ryan,
How does the Cheviot compare to the Sam??
Jon

On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 9:13:20 AM UTC-6, Ryan Thompson wrote:

> I own a 60cm Betty Foy and 60cm Cheviot and the biggest difference I note 
>> is the Cheviot just feels like a bigger bike.  The chain stays are notable 
>> longer and so is the head tube so it's easier to get the bars even higher 
>> if need be.  I originally purchased the Cheviot for my wife and a 58cm Sam 
>> Hillborne for myself, however I sold the Hillborne and purchased Miesha's 
>> personal Betty when it came up for sale last year.  It's really hard 
>> to tell if the Cheviot rides much different than the Betty but other people 
>> who have visited and ridden both note the Betty feels a little lighter.  
>>
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> https://flic.kr/p/CMttXk 
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[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Cambium?

[Jon in central Colorado]

Thanks for the post! I've been wondering about the Cambium saddles and how 
well people like them.
I may have to pull the trigger on one my next build.I love my B-17.
Jon

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[RBW] Re: Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

[Jon in central Colorado]

Ryan,
Thanks for your input .I understand why you feel about your Sam. I love my 
58cm Sam too.
I'm on the fence for a Cheviot. I'm sure with longer wheel base and chain 
stays the Cheviot is a bit more cushy and less responsive but very 
comfortable.
Would I be correct in saying orange is one of your favorite colors[image: 
]
Jon 



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[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

[Jon in central Colorado]

Kielsun,
Thanks for your input.Interesting.


On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 6:17:29 AM UTC-6, kielsun wrote:

> I've only spent about five minutes on a 60 Cheviot, so take this for FWIW, 
> but I did so immediately after finishing a ride on my 56 Sam. The Cheviot 
> felt super stable (in a good way), almost like I was an alligator and could 
> feel my tail trailing predictably behind me as I turned--a weird analogy, 
> but it's what I've got. I really enjoyed it, so much so that I momentarily 
> contemplated a Sam sale to partially fund one. :)
>
> My buddy who owns the Cheviot also raves about its character in ascending 
> and descending hills. He says he finds it much more stable in steep 
> sections, like its firmly planted on the ground without any fear of the 
> front wheel popping up. 
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[RBW] Re: Car-free week

[Jon in central Colorado]

Happy no one was hurt...
I have a similar story...go back 49 years...
Just got my license was rolling to a stop sign with a car in front of me. 
Creeping closer, not paying attention I tapped the car in front of me. It 
broke the tail light lens on her car.
Just to show how prices have escalated the tail light lens cost $2.50.
The $2.50 was nothing.I could pay out of my allowance.The worst part 
was I had to deliver the money to her husband. You see...she was married to 
my Drivers Ed teacher.
Handing over that money to him was a whole semester of Drivers Ed wrapped 
up in 10 minutesLesson learned I have had no accidents that have been 
my fault since that day.
My mom's car was still drivable but my parents forced me to ride my bike 
for a month.
Not trying to hijack your thread. Just a funny ( now) story.
I'm sure your daughter will remember her accident for ever too!
Jon


On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 9:58:35 AM UTC-6, Pudge wrote:

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>
> Well, my 16 year-old new driver/daughter managed to roll into the trailer 
> hitch on a pickup truck in front of her, causing (notwithstanding her 5 MPH 
> speed at the time) several thousand dollars in damage to my car, and 
> requiring a week's worth of repair work.  On the phone, the body shop asked 
> me if I wanted a rental, and I looked at the beautiful weather outside and 
> decided to decline.  Packed my Homer into the Audi, and headed for the body 
> shop; unloaded and jumped on Homer for the 15 mile return trip home.  It's 
> such a sweet-riding bike -- I'm really looking forward to a week without my 
> car.
>
> As with many rides around Delaware, there was some pretty scenery along 
> the way, and a GREAT coffee shop, too!  Pics prove it:
>
> Rivendell Homer Hilsen 
> 
>
> Rivendell Homer Hilsen 
>
> 
> Coffee and scone at De La Coeur -- the best! 
> 
>
> Coffee and scone at De La Coeur -- the best! 
>
> 
> Homer resting on a towpath bridge 
> 
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> Homer resting on a towpath bridge 
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[RBW] Re: Speaking of Fenders

[Jon in central Colorado]

Do you have pictures of your 700 -50 marathons and your 700-60 Berthoud 
fender installation?
I would like to see. I ordered a 60 Cheviot.
Thanks,
Jon

On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 12:00:46 PM UTC-6, Gum N Nuts wrote:

> I'm running 700x50 schwalbe marathon supremes under 700x60 berthoud 
> fenders on a 60 cm chev. I had to trim the fenders in to accommodate the 
> tektros but everything fits. 
>
>
> On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 3:19:49 PM UTC-7, bluebirdonabicycle wrote:
>>
>> Michael's comments and the follow up replies made me start thinkingSo 
>> im starting this new thread so as not to derail Michaels.Plastic 
>> Fenders-never again.
>> Im buildinga new Riv Chevy-out. I want fenders and I also want big fat 
>> tires. Since 50mm tires are as big as can be put on it, you have to know 
>> how wide are the tires REALLY.
>> Which is about 46mm
>> Since I know nothing about installing fenders but I do have a Bike 
>> stand..(that should help) Im asking for some clarification among you fender 
>> installing pros.
>> Im considering the VO Zeppelin or the flutted aluminum fenders for good 
>> looks as well as long life. 
>> But I think the 50mm Fender will only allow a 42mm ACTUAL width tire?
>> I also see they have a 63mm fender that will hold a 52 mm tire, but is 
>> that the actual tire width or the size of the tire?
>> How do you know if the fender is too big for the frame?
>> This is where it gets confusing, so any help is appreciated
>> Riv offers the SKS P50 for the chevy, but maybe a steel or Aluminum 
>> fender like the VO will hold up longer, better?
>> Just dont know anything.
>> Your comments are valued.
>>
>> Thanks BBOB )
>>
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[RBW] Re: For Deacon Patrick: a new cyclists' diet

[Jon in central Colorado]

Smiling. Sean yates was burning 1000 calories/ hour for four hours..He 
needed to ingest 8000 calories/day to maintain his weight..

On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:43:53 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> From Sean Yates's autobio, describing his neo-pro days:
>
>
> *In Paris, we’d go for a ride in the morning then laze around. My favorite 
> trick was to go to the patisserie along the road and buy a huge family 
> butter cake. It’s sort of a white cake, made of absolute pure fat. I’d mush 
> it all up, dump the lot into a salad bowl and sit there eating it with a 
> spoon like it was a bowl of muesli. *
>
>
> *Preparing [the cake] was a total ritual for him, like a heroin addict 
> cooking up, says John Herety [fellow racer and flatmate], The cake would be 
> divided into squares, then the whole lot would go in the sort of bowl 
> reserved for family fruit salads. Then a large pot of fromage blanc would 
> go over the lot. That gave him the excuse to call it “yogurt cake’ like it 
> was some kind of health food.*
>
>
> Well, it worked for him!
>
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>
> *It is *we *who change; *He* remains the same.* Eckhart
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

[Jon in central Colorado]

Lucky You! 
If you want her to do this more than once you have to make it HER bike tour 
and enjoy the journey along the way even if it's not your dream tour.
You gotta "set the hook " .So to speak
Just have fun together!
Jon



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[RBW] Re: Riding with butterflies

[Jon in central Colorado]

Patrick,
Beautiful pics!!! Looks like you picked a day without rain and hail.
It's been about 20 years since I rode around Rampart Res.
I need to get up there.
Thanks for sharing.
Jon

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell NY media hit

[Jon in central Colorado]

Loved clicking on the link : Grant picked me up in his Farrari

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> Of course: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/
>
> Interesting read.
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>
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>
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[RBW] Re: 700c Tire Advice

[Jon in central Colorado]

I've been running the Little Big Bens 700c-38s on my Sam since day one with 
P-45 fenders for 2-1/2 years.No flats!!!
They go through anything.Snow ,mud, sand, gravel and not  noisy on pavement.
I don't even think about them.
I can't compare them to anything else.It's all I've ridden. I'm at the 
stage in my life I'd rather not deal with flats on the trail.
Jon

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[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Hunqapillar FINALLY!

[Jon in central Colorado]

Philip,
That's great ! There's always a little tweaking after the first ride on a 
new build.
Do you think some new bike adrenalin kicked in to get you there faster?( 
Smiles)
I put these gel pads under the tape on my road bike bars to  lessen the 
pain on my torn rotator cuff. Attach them on the bars with electrical tape 
and then put your tape of choice over the gel.
https://www.amazon.com/Fizik-Bar-Four-Pieces-tape/dp/B000N0YQ34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467050080&sr=8-1&keywords=fizik+gel+pads
Have fun with your new bike.
Jon

On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 10:47:41 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote:

> So today, I finally took it on my normal commute into work from DC in 
> Virginia, about 8 miles and takes me about 50ish minutes in the morning. I 
> hadn't ridden into work since early late October. I went into the holidays 
> gaining 10 lb and getting out of shape, and never really took exercising 
> back up. So I expected it to take closer to 1 hour mark for my commute.
>
> I'm generally slower in the morning, and there's a stretch of about 3.5 
> miles where it's all uphill when I enter Virginia, steeper in the 
> beginning, and levels out as I get closer to work. As I was getting closer 
> to this section, I thought "time to drop to the granny", but surprisingly 
> was able to keep it in the big ring (granted 40t). I decided to pace 
> myself, because previous bikes I've ridden had me gassed by the time I got 
> to where the road slowly levels out. So I just spun, and thought I was 
> taking it pretty moderately paced.
>
> I thought to myself, "Well the Hunq is a touring bike, what'd you expect? 
> It's not a roadie, you're gonna be slower."
>
> As I got into my building, I checked the time expecting to rush to get 
> dressed, etc. Found I got into work in 47 minutes, one of my faster times. 
> I took off my shirt and barely any sweat. 
>
> I was so confused, I'm trying many "firsts" on this build so I can't 
> pinpoint it - my first time tubeless, first time on Compass Rat Traps, 
> first time with Jones loop bar on more pavement rides. 
>
> The only changes I need to make - the Jeff Jones Loop bar did get a bit 
> uncomfortable at the grips at the end of the ride - might need ergon or 
> more padding than the cotton tape I have. Need to tilt the handlebar up 
> slightly, and need to switch out the VP-001 for the VP Vice pedals.
>
> Either way, I'm extremely pleased on my first commute with this bike.
>
> On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:42:50 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote:
>>
>> Picked up my Hunq from Gravel & Grind (helped me put together the build) 
>> on Saturday and finally got around to riding it this morning. Here are some 
>> pictures before my morning commute from DC into Arlington.
>>
>> This is a 48cm Hunqapillar, with mostly 10 speed XT parts except the SLX 
>> rear derailleur, and White Industries crankset. Also Pauls canti's and 
>> levers, Brooks Swift, and Nitto Seatpost.
>>
>> Of unusual to note, I fitted this out with a Jones loop bar. I had 
>> Clockwork Bikes make me a custom 31.8 quill stem. It's bare steel right 
>> now, but I'll probably nickel plate it somewhere down the road. Wheels are 
>> Compass Rat Traps set up tubeless on Atlas rims. Using the Riv's silver hub 
>> rear, and the Shutter precision hub front. Built up by Gravel & Grind.
>>
>> Got the Carradice bag from Gravel & Grind, fits all my work clothes, work 
>> laptop, lunch, with room to spare. Strapped to my handlebar method - via 
>> Ultraromance-style, and also seen on Mark Reimer's Atlantis. I really like 
>> this set up, allows more cargo than a basket, and things don't fly around.
>>
>> Can't recommend the guys at Gravel & Grind enough. Very chill, very 
>> flexible, and very rad.
>>
>> This bike rides soo awesome! I can really push it, but it's very 
>> comfortable and stable. I was also surprised how light it feels considering 
>> it's a stout frame. So stoked for many many years on this thing!
>>
>> Thanks to all those I've privately messaged and all those who answered my 
>> questions and all that. It really helped a lot.
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
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>> 
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>> 
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>>
>> 
>>
>> I've been thinking of getting a Hunq for awhile now back when it was the 
>> awesome grey and red color, so I got it colored in the old grey, but cream 
>> accents to match the new Hunqapillar decals.
>>
>>
>>
>> 

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

[Jon in central Colorado]

My pbh is 88. I have a 58 Sam with a 111 stem. Short legs long torso.
Stradling the top tube of my Sam,I'm just touching the top tube.Very 
comfortable on my Sam.
Would I be better off with a 55 Cheviot or a 60??

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[RBW] Re: Hunq porteur options?

[Jon in central Colorado]

How about this:

http://passstow.com/



On Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 2:43:42 PM UTC-6, Jay Lonner wrote:

> I routinely load my Nitto mini front rack to the limits of my comfort, and 
> I'm in the market for something that safely can accommodate heavier loads. 
> I'm soliciting input on porteur racks such as those from Soma, VO, and the 
> newish Surly 24-pack. I'm particularly curious about whether the Surly rack 
> attachments align decently with the fork crown mounts on my Hunq.
>
> Cross-posting to the internet-bob list, sorry if it causes inbox clutter.
>
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> Bellingham, WA
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[RBW] HIgh Line Canal on a beautiful Sunday

[Jon in central Colorado]

Early Sunday morning ride.
Hope the pictures load.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskDAD6QH

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[RBW] Re: HIgh Line Canal on a beautiful Sunday

[Jon in central Colorado]

Derek,
Thanks,
It's a section between the Lee Gulch Trail to the south and  Greenwood 
Village to the north, a bit south of Denver.
Derek, Where are you located.
Jon

On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 7:46:56 AM UTC-6, Derek Lawrence wrote:

> Jon, Where were these pictures taken? It doesn't look like any part of the 
> canal I've ridden and I want to go there. Lovely.
>
> On Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 5:37:08 PM UTC-6, Jon in central Colorado wrote:
>>
>> Early Sunday morning ride.
>> Hope the pictures load.
>>
>> https://flic.kr/s/aHskDAD6QH
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[RBW] Re: HIgh Line Canal on a beautiful Sunday

[Jon in central Colorado]

Derek,
If you come south on I-25 exit Hampton and go west to Colorado.Turn left 
then turn right into the First Plymouth Congressional church parking lot 
and go to the back of the parking lot you will be facing Jefferson Ave. The 
paved trail goes along Jefferson to the gravel portion of High Line Canal.
When you get to the gravel turn left and you are on your way. .You will 
cross about 6 or so many streets over 19 miles but they have pedestrian 
signs to cross or there is very little car traffic and no problem 
crossing.It's a beautiful section to ride and not crowded..even on the 
weekends
Maybe we could meet for coffee out sometime or just ride.
Here's a map of the church parking and the trail.
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6517312,-104.9430531,17z
Jon

On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 9:19:53 AM UTC-6, Derek Lawrence wrote:

> I live in Park Hill and ride the northern sections quite a bit, though 
> they are patchy as far as connectivity, with construction and detours. 
> Looks like I should head south.
>
> On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 8:49:44 AM UTC-6, Jon in central Colorado wrote:
>>
>> Derek,
>> Thanks,
>> It's a section between the Lee Gulch Trail to the south and  Greenwood 
>> Village to the north, a bit south of Denver.
>> Derek, Where are you located.
>> Jon
>>
>> On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 7:46:56 AM UTC-6, Derek Lawrence wrote:
>>
>>> Jon, Where were these pictures taken? It doesn't look like any part of 
>>> the canal I've ridden and I want to go there. Lovely.
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 5:37:08 PM UTC-6, Jon in central Colorado 
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Early Sunday morning ride.
>>>> Hope the pictures load.
>>>>
>>>> https://flic.kr/s/aHskDAD6QH
>>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Ohio to Erie Trail trip

[Jon in central Colorado]

Paul,
Thanks for sharing your story and photos of my home state. Brings back many 
Memories. I'd love to go back and ride.
*SEAN, I GREW UP IN GALION, now pretty much a ghost town I think.*
Jon


On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 3:37:01 PM UTC-6, SeanMac wrote:

> Thanks for writing about this trip - and for posting all of the great 
> pictures as well.  It looks like you had a wonderful trip.
>
> On several of the photos, it looked as thought you had a map / guidebook 
> that was attached to your handlebars.  Where did you find that?  I would 
> love to get a copy for myself - so a link would be much appreciated.
>
> As a native of Ohio (I grew up in Mansfield) I've contemplated returning 
> to my home state a few times to ride from Cleveland to Cincinnati.  This 
> fall my son will start his freshmen year at Denision University, which is 
> located in the Columbus area.  He and I rode the Erie Canal trail to Albany 
> a few summers ago.  As a result of his decision to attend school in Ohio, 
> my thoughts of another father-son bike trip were rekindled.  Your photos 
> certainly helped to rekindle that thinking as well.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Sean
>
> On Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 9:53:21 PM UTC-4, Bikie#4646 wrote:
>>
>> After experiencing many of the Mid-Atlantic rail trails and towpaths, I 
>> took the Sam touring bike for a 365-mile, 5-day self-supported trip from 
>> the top to the bottom of Ohio using the *Ohio to Erie Trail*, which 
>> links 16 trails of all types and surfaces linked with urban and rural road 
>> sections (including Amish country) through 15 counties and 41 
>> municipalities. Temps ranged from the high-60's to around 100 degrees! 
>> Challenging, but I had the great pathfinding skills of friend, Dan WIdner, 
>> who did most of the planning and mapping. This was a great way to see the 
>> midwest! What a great resource for that state! 
>>
>> *https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/albums/72157669855129132 
>> *
>>
>> Paul Germain
>>
>

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[RBW] CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

[Jon in central Colorado]

What tires and size are you running on your Cheviot???
Jon

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[RBW] Re: CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

[Jon in central Colorado]

Clayton, Irving, Eric,
Thanks! 
Clayton,
Did you keep the R559 brake on the rear?
With the 50s do you have to deflate the tire to install ?
I'm getting a 60 cm Cheviot and was looking at the 50 Big Bens no fenders.

On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 6:13:46 PM UTC-6, Clayton.sf wrote:

> With no fenders up to 50.
>
> Replaced the front with a diacompe center pull and am able to run 47 with 
> fenders. This is on the 60cm Chev. Smaller sizes my differ.
>
> Clayton Scott
> SF, CA
>
>

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[RBW] THANKS CHEVIOT OWNERS

[Jon in central Colorado]

Thanks all!!!
An interesting discussion on tires used on your Cheviot. Deflating the tire 
to remove the wheel it isn't a big deal.I don't get many flats and I don't 
plan on using fenders.
I have Little Bens on my Sam with R559s and I have to wiggle the wheel a 
bit to get the wheel installed when inflated to 55psi.I'd like to go with 
50s.
This is a great place for help!
Jon

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[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe #3

[Jon in central Colorado]

That's a clean looking bike. Love the matte finish.
Do you have to deflate the tires to remove the 47 wheels???
You will enjoy that bike for sure.
Jon




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[RBW] Re: Jeff Archer, Owner of First Flight Bicycles

[Jon in central Colorado]

This is  a very sad tragedy.
Unfortunately it's become an epidemic across the country.Not only for 
cyclists but pedestrians, and other drivers.
Often the drunk driver has 2-10 previous D.U.I.s.
Why are these people still behind the wheel?
You can help call or write your elected officials and tell them the 
penalties for drunk driving are too soft .
Jon

On Monday, July 25, 2016 at 7:23:10 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote:

> Not sure if you caught this news, but Jeff Archer was killed last 
> Wednesday while crossing a street in Mooresville, NC.  He was hit by a 
> drunk driver.
>
> Some of you may know Jeff as the founder/curator of MOMBAT (Mountain Bike 
> Museum) and owner of First Flight Bicycles in Statesville, NC.  He also 
> owned Mountain Goat cycles.
> This is a big loss for the cycling community.  I OFTEN refer to the MOMBAT 
> site for information.
>
> He was a great guy, and the world will miss him.  
>
> BB
>
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

[Jon in central Colorado]

You're teasing us :)

On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 9:59:03 AM UTC-6, René wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick 
> up my custom low trail 650b lugged steel fendered and racked custom.
>
> Will post photos and a short update later. I'll be building the whole bike 
> but will take my sweet time to enjoy it. I will also likely let the paint 
> fully cure, as expressed in a separate thread.
>
> Hopefully the group will still enjoy this, but if it's too far out from 
> the RBW spirit of this forum, I'll be very happy not to do these postings. 
> It's just that for me, this bike epitomizes everything I've learned and 
> experienced since that very first day when I visited RBW HQ and drove home 
> with my Homer.
>
> René 
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[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

[Jon in central Colorado]

These posts make me happy I ordered a Cheviot.
I have never ridden one.
I tried to talk my wife into a 55cm so she could ride along with me on my 
Sam. She said no. So I ordered a 60cm for myself. Snooze she loses.
I'm excited to see the difference between the Sam and Cheviot. The Cheviot 
probably not as responsive in the corners but expect it to be as 
comfortable or more than the Sam.
They will be set up almost identically. A spring saddle for the Cheviot.
Chomping at the bit!


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[RBW] Spotted on yesterdays group ride

[Jon in central Colorado]

Raleigh with Reynolds 531 tubing,Lugs, Brooks saddle.
A beauty.

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[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

[Jon in central Colorado]

Irving,
Nice looking Cheviot.
I ordered a blue one. Will also have Brooks spring saddle and Albatross.
What rack do you have on the back?
Jon
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On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 12:08:39 PM UTC-6, Irving wrote:

> Can I add to the list of glowing reviews about the Cheviot?
>
> I've had my Cheviot since last December and have taken it on a 120k rando 
> ride, Bay Area headlands dirt excursions, S240's and daily commuting trips.
>
> I don't mind dealing with the "guy on a girl's bike" comments. Usually 
> when you have a bike with albatross bars, a Brooks spring saddle, 
> fenders/racks, people are already going to have snarky comments about your 
> ride. I will say that there are plenty of orange Public Mixte's 
> 
>  in 
> San Francisco, which my Cheviot has gotten mistaken for on multiple 
> occasions -_-
>
> Anyways, the Cheviot isn't the best for long spirited rides but it's the 
> bike I seem to grab before heading out the door most of these days. 
>
> Here's a picture of me riding last weekend 
>  on a S240 campout.
>
>
> On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 8:16:11 AM UTC-7, Ryan Fleming wrote:
>>
>> I have to say, this has been an interesting thread as I venture into 
>> mixte and 650B territory with the eagerly awaited  new Riv custom. Thanks 
>> for all the as usual, thoughtful replies
>>
>> On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 6:22:40 AM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>>>
>>> My wife has a Betty (nearly identical to a Cevy) and my daughter a 
>>> Cheviot and the both love them.  My daughter opted for drop bars on hers 
>>> and found they work quite well, so that is an option.  I suspect that the 
>>> changes from Betty to Chevy, which mostly consisted of color & name were 
>>> made to give the bike more appeal to men.  So my suggestion to be don't let 
>>> others opinion of your testosterone level guide your choice.  You will 
>>> however need new wheels since your Trek is 700C & the Chevy 650B, which in 
>>> my mind is a big, big, plus.
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 8:45:34 AM UTC-4, SeanMac wrote:

 Hi folks,

 I had the opportunity to spend a few hours at Riv HQ a few Saturday's 
 ago.  I had a wonderful time - I rode four bikes (Clem, Cheviot, Sam and 
 Hubbuhubbah), and walked away with a medium saddlesack bag.  Still smile 
 when I think about the fun I had.  Most of my riding (about an hour) was 
 done on the Clem.  I enjoyed the ride, but it did not really speak to me.  
 Perhaps it was just too different from the bikes that I typically ride.  
 Strangely enough, the bike that emerged as my favorite was the Cheviot.  I 
 can't seem to get it out of my head.  In fact, ever since I returned home, 
 I have been trying to figure out if I loved the Chev enough to purchase 
 one 
 before they go away.  Here is my situation.

 About ten years ago I had a custom-built Bob Brown Cycle made for me.  
 I nearly bought a Rambouillet, but chose Bob Brown instead.  It was my 
 poor-man's red convertible that I got for my 40th birthday.  That bike 
 complimented my circa 1990 Trek 520 quite well.  My Bob Brown was 
 quick-ish, sporty and fun to ride.  However, as the years went by, I found 
 it to be increasingly uncomfortable for longer ride.  Two years ago I 
 bought a Black Mountain Road bike.  This bike has a bit more relaxed 
 geometry.  I really love this bike - it is much more comfortable than Bob 
 Brown, and has become the bike that I grab most often.  In fact, Bob Brown 
 typically sees the road only once or twice a year - it is typically the 
 bike that I use on my indoor trainer.  My Trek 520 has been turned into a 
 grocery-getter.  However, it does not bring me a great deal of joy to 
 ride, 
 but it gets the job done.

 In my mind, I see the Cheviot as a replacement for my Trek 520.  Nearly 
 all of the components that I have on the Trek would easily transfer to the 
 Chev - meaning that my initial output of cash would be only for the frame.

 I've read through everything that I can find on the list about the 
 Cheviot.  I would love to hear impressions from those who have had the 
 bike 
 long term.  Likes?  Dislikes?  Dealing with the "guy on a girl's bike" 
 thing is perhaps an issue.  However, as I approach 50 I see the benefit of 
 the lower top tube.  Besides, when I rode the Cheviot in Walnut Creek, I 
 did not even think about the fact that I was riding a mixte, as I was 
 simply enjoying the ride.

 I live in a small town in western New York - with short rides (mile or 
 two) to the co-op grocery store, library, post office, etc.  This is the 
 type of riding, along with occasional paved and/or gravel path 

[RBW] New Clem-L Bike Day

[Jon in central Colorado]

Nice bike Linda
Congratulations and happy to hear you are do doing well and back to riding.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

[Jon in central Colorado]

Brian told me that 50 was max on the Cheviot.


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