[RBW] Re: Grip King mod -- great pedal made greater!
I agree they are great. Here's one with a Power Grip added: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/8178527703/in/photostream On Sunday, November 11, 2012 8:28:56 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Hillbubba revealed a modification of the Grip King pedals on this list a > while back, and a few lucky folks got the early batch of prototypes. I was > one, and finally modified the Grip Kings that came on my Mystery Bike over > the weekend. The mod makes an already great pedal well nigh perfect. For > those of us with wide feet, the GK’s can sometimes lack support for the > outside of the foot, but Bill’s modification (designed and created by > Bill’s dad) solves that problem, still leaves excellent cornering > clearance, increases flexibility for foot positioning on the platform, and > generally makes it about the best pedal ever, IMHO. With all the hoopla > about the new Thin Gripster, the old GK still has some life left. Pic > here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8176183506/ And unlike > the Thin Gripster, the Super Grip King has a reflector, even with the mod! > > -- > > > > To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you > that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice > contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and > cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under > the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions > or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any > tax-related matters addressed herein. > > > > This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the > addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or > confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this > email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or > copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. > If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) > 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any > email) and any printout thereof. > > Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their > professional qualifications will be provided upon request. > > == > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/oa8dh4vRkcAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Bosco Bars
I had a bit of slip when I first set them up, and like Marc it was cured by good solid tightening. Great bar. On Monday, June 18, 2012 8:42:51 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > I haven't ridden alot with them, anyone experience this first hand? I did > have them on my AHH for about 30 miles before I sold it and I am at 250lbs, > not experience any issues personally. > On Jun 18, 2012 6:32 PM, "Rivendell" wrote: > >> Hi Bosco Bar Buyer-Rider, >> >> We’ve ridden our own Bosco bars cruising on smooth roads and bouncing >> down bumpy trails without incident, but two riders have complained that >> their bar slips in the stem, and that’s what this letter is about. >> We don’t want, and NITTO especially doesn’t want any faint whiff of a >> problem, and so want to call this to your attention, and offer some options >> going forward. >> >> Option 1: Return the bar for replacement (you’ll have to wait a bit). >> . >> Being riders and bike-workers ourselves, of course we know that it’s not >> a simple matter of boxing up the bar. You may have to strip stuff off the >> bar; maybe even cork grips. You may have paid a local guy to rig up your >> bars, and now you’ll have to do that again. There’s a limit to the >> complication, but even minimally, it is not nothing. We recognize that and >> will compensate you a way that seems fair to us. >> >> If you want a new bar and can wait a month or six weeks for it, do this: >> >> 1. Send us back your bar. We’re not going to send you a box or >> packing material; you’re going to have to do that part yourself. You pay >> the freight, but before you let your blood boil, read further and see how >> we’ll compensate you. >> (Alternatively, send us a digital image of the bars sawed in half. This >> would be a shame, since the bars are still super, but it’s an option, and >> no points off for taking it.) >> 2. When we get the new Bosco bars in, we’ll replace them. It may be >> a month. It may be six weeks. It may be less than that, but give us up to 6 >> weeks before calling, please. >> 3. If you also bought and glued on cork grips, we’ll replace them. >> Other grips will likely be removable without destroying them. >> 4. For your trouble and our own penalty, we’ll offer you a $70 >> credit on your account. >> >> >> Option 2: Refund (not much waiting) >> Want to go this way? Send us the bar. We’ll refund you with a check or >> credit. If you want a check, we’ll make it for $20 more than your purchase >> price. If you want a credit, we’ll make it for $40 more than your purchase >> price. >> >> Option 3: Keeping it. >> Since there is nothing defective about the bar, and it’s simply a matter >> of slight slippage if it’s not tight enough and you come down on the grips >> hard, this is a viable option. And it’s not a dangerous one. The bars are >> strong. If you ride heavy and lean hard and bouncy on the bars AND don’t >> snug them enough, the bar may move. Big deal---you loosen it, re-set the >> angle, and snug ‘er up again. >> >> The thing with bicycles and mechanics is that anybody with a wrench can >> get in the game. Some people are careful, some are the opposite. You learn >> not to break bolts by breaking or stripping a few, and you learn to tighten >> enough by not tightening enough. It’s really the only way. But IN the >> learning there is risk, and we want to eliminate as much of that as >> possible. >> >> You know yourself better than we know you. If you’ve greased the bar >> bulge or stem, we’d say wipe ‘em off. In the old days, and even in some >> books, the word was to grease the connections. We don’t do that anymore, >> unless there’s a creak, and creaks are rare. >> >> There are about 80 Bosco bars out there now. Statistically, we expect >> five of the 80 customers to think our offer isn’t generous enough. We >> understand that ideally, we’d be able to make this happen for you while you >> slept or at ice cream; but that is impossible—and so we’ve come up with >> options that sound fair to us. If none sound fair to you, please contact us >> directly and let us know what we can do, and we’ll try again. >> >> We’d like to wrap this up soon, so we’re asking you to respond by June 25. >> But why not now? Think it over. All options are winners. If you delay, >> you may forget. >> >> >> >> If you choose to send back a bar for cash or credit send to >> >> BOSCO RUBBE >> Rivendell Bicycle Works >> 2040 N. Main St. #19 >> Walnut Creek, Ca 94596 >> >> Include your name and if possible invoice number from your bosco order. >> Please also write a note explaining which option you’d like and any other >> pertinent info. >> >> Also include your shipping address. There will be no invoices, just >> sticking labels on the boxes. >> >> Please send responses to j...@rivbike.com. >> >> >> >> == >> You are receiving this email because you are a Rivendell Bicycles Works >> member. >> >>
[RBW] Re: Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags
Thanks. Yes two straps to the crossbar and one to the stem. It works pretty well with a dirt drop stem and drop bar as well if you have no room for a standard bag. See here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919632@N04/5595562578/in/set-72157622612630568 The wood grips were too slippery and I've since changed to Ergons on the Bullmoose bars. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/XVkNrLbd8c8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Pics of my new Hunqapillar...and a question about handlebar bags
So far this post seems to have failed to show up x3. One more time. The Jandd Mountain Handle Pack seems to have been made for the Bullmoose Bar. Works great. http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919632@N04/5896549585/in/photostream -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/GG4cOH9tzygJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...
I'm in as is my son who will come up from DC. See you at the Sherwood. On May 2, 11:46 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Attention Riv Rally East Riders: > > The Wellsboro PA weather forecast for the coming weekend (as of Monday > evening) indicates a 30% chance of rain. > According to my math, that translates to a 70% chance of NO RAIN... So > as of this moment Riv Rally East is ON > > Please confirm if you will be joining us; otherwise please don't > forget to cancel your reservation. > > The schedule: > > I will arrive Friday evening (exact time TBD; aiming for around dinner > time). I am staying at the Sherwood Motel. > My cell is (908) 303-6887 > > SAT AM - Assemble at Wellsboro Village Green at 8 AM. We will depart > shortly thereafter. Our Saturday route will feature the 44 mile > Wellsboro Route, which takes us down through the Pine Creek Gorge. > (see > link:http://pinecreekbikerides.com/Bike%20Rides/Wellsboro%20Loop/Wellsboro...). > > Sunday - Riders' choice: There are several great rides in the area > (see web site -http://pinecreekbikerides.com), I thought we'd allow > group consensus to determine the route; otherwise I might recommend > one of the Colton Point loops (since these provide options for those > who need to leave earlier on Sunday to travel home). Personally I > plan to depart for home in the early afternoon, so I hope to get in a > 4-5 hour ride in the morning. > > I plan to bring light rain gear, but rain or shine, I am REALLY > looking forward to this weekend; I hope you are too. I am trying to > contact local rider Bill Yacovissi, who hopefully can give us an idea > of the dirt road conditions. > > For those planning to arrive on Friday, if you would like to meet on > Friday evening, give a call or send a text once you arrive... I will > try to stick to my self-imposed curfew of 11 PM. > > Hope to see you at the Rally!!! > > Bobby B > > On May 2, 2:52 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > > On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 07:37 -0700, Bruce O. wrote: > > > Hi Bob, > > > > What is the status on the ride? My buddy (Rick) and I are still > > > planning to come. > > > > As of today (Mon) looks like (rain) ... Sat. 30%, Sun. 40%. > > > > Also - if the ride is on, do you have a schedule of the events? > > > The status of the rally is getting very close to a critical, have to > > know RIGHT NOW question. If it's going to be postponed, hotel > > reservations will have to be canceled, and that requires lead time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Dyno headlight mounting for Hillborne?
This setup works for me: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919632@N04/4442110328/ On Feb 18, 1:05 pm, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Feb 17, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Bob wrote: > > > I plan to mount a dyno headlight to my fendered V-brake Sam, probably > > an Edelux or IQ Cyo. I will drive it with a Son 28. A front Nitto > > mini-rack and frequently mounted small Sackville bag constrains the > > desirable fork crown mounting position. The best but less elegant > > mounting options seem to the the Albatros bars near the stem, front or > > side of the mini-rack, or the forks. Suggestions about mounting site > > and hardware are invited, including what is not recommended.. I have > > visited Peter White's formidable site, but there is no substitute for > > specific solutions for a specific problem. > > My headlight is mounted to the right front eyelet on my Nitto mni rack. It > uses an M6 bolt, IIRC, and is IMHO about the perfect location. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Cold Weather Eye Protection
I've been using the Oakley L Frame motorcycle goggle.They work with glasses. Clear lens. They do fog a bit if you stop moving or the going gets slow. http://tinyurl.com/353erng On Dec 12, 12:05 am, Kelly wrote: > Feet - Check - Wood Socks.. Boots whatever for temp > Legs- Check - Wool underwear.. Musa - or jeans good to 25 degrees - > Snow pants over wool and musa - down to 8 degrees > Body - Check - Any number of base layers, a shirt, sweater, many > different coats ../ turtle necks etc good to negative temps > head- Check- Balaclava or two with beenie as needed .. can make my head > sweat down to very low temps. > Eyes-- anything under 30 degrees I get headaches from the winds and my > glasses getting to cold for my nose... off is worse. > > Anyway.. looking for snow skiing goggles with clear lens for night > riding or changable.. found several (no clear lenses yet) just haven't > pulled the trigger .. all under 50 bucks and look like they would make > riding more fun. No fogging up when I cover my nose with the balaclava > - good vision (think glasses will still be wearable inside them) trying > to think of what negative I'm missing... > > Could it really just be a good idea? > > hmmm > > off to the store tomorrow. > > later > Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Count me in as well BB. Sounds great. I'll be heading down from near Syracuse. John On Nov 14, 8:59 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > event like this. > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > roughing it, right???) > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... > montclairbob...@gmail.com > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! > > Peace, > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Haiku returns
Tearing the cardboard, I think of J. C. Higgins. Homer Hilsen gleams! A wasp stings my knee Hilsen brakes with smooth control by an icy brook. In dappled light I shadow chase on damp leaves with A. Homer Hilsen. A road-stand, bare bulbs. Hilsen waits panniers empty. Impatient moths flit. In the grey twilight riding A. Homer Hilsen I smell the leaf smoke Lake effect snow builds. We're blue waiting for the thaw. Hilsen can’t help it. (originally submitted to the now defunct A Homer Hilsen site) On Oct 9, 2:01 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > Saturday morning stillness > Chainsaws shatter all > long ride provides peace and calm > > - J "The next Riv model should be Basho" > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: jophjr Bombadil, Orthie Bombadil what color?
Yes it's a 64. Unlike Rene I've ridden mine almost exclusively off road on mostly moderate woodland trails some single track and a good bit of packed snow. The ride is agile and predictable with great low speed stability. I feel very comfortable on this bike even with my high center of gravity and modest off road skills. I did have it on the road a bit when the trails were too clogged with snow to ride this winter. Running 700x50 Big Apples it feels much like my 68 Atlantis; just plain comfortable, solid and stable. I don't notice the mass much at all, but like Rene when I get out on the road with the HIlsen the contrast is evident. But then again... I haven't tried it with Jack Browns. John On Apr 9, 11:00 pm, happyriding wrote: > Thanks japhilip! Beautiful bike. > > I wonder if either of you could comment on how the Bombadil feels when > riding it. Does it feel really heavy? > > -- japhilip, your's is a 64cm right? > > -- Rene, is your's a 56cm? > > Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: jophjr Bombadil, Orthie Bombadil what color?
Mine (jophjr) Is Imron 7498 http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919...@n04/4101075869/ On Apr 9, 8:49 pm, happyriding wrote: > Hi, > > Does anyone know what specific color these bikes are: > > jophjr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919...@n04/4188115386/in/pool-bombadilhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/32919...@n04/4179033259/in/pool-bombadil/ > > Orthie:http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/4456180028/in/pool-bombadil > > Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....
Thanks. I'm 6'5" and 230 # and with me and a large load on the bike there can be enough sway to get a bit of chain rub when standing. For me it's not much of an issue. I climb seated most of the time and seldom carry more than a tool kit and water on the Hilsen. The load you see in the picture was about an extra 15 pounds of bags, picnic and camera gear : it was unnoticeable. The bike is supremely comfortable, stable and responsive. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hillborne query....
Here's a pic of my 67 Hilsen. Single top tube. http://tinyurl.com/yfu9trd -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
