[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Michael Hechmer
Thanks for sharing that ,Bill. My wife loves ringing the bell when we ride together, and it does have a very pleasant, crisp sound that says hello more than outa my way. I have two of the early Selle Atomica saddles and the leather has worn very well and they are the most comfortable saddle

[RBW] Re: High Rocky Place, Mt Diablo Solo S240 on the SimpleOne

2011-08-12 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Thanks for sharing that, Dustin. I live on the East Coast, but that ride is on my bucket list... Peace, BB On Aug 11, 6:00 pm, Lyle Bogart lylebog...@gmail.com wrote: Dustin, Wonderful post! Thanks for the pics, too--you've a lovely bike, there. lyle On 11 August 2011 15:35, René

[RBW] Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread Justin August
http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2011/08/carbohydrate-hypothesis-of-obesity.html I'm not an expert or have a strong opinion one way or another, I just think it's fantastic that there's a debate searching for actionable ways to control obesity in this country right now. -- You received

[RBW] Re: Did the price go up on new Sam Hillborne frames?

2011-08-12 Thread Peter Pesce
They noted this price jump with regret a while ago. As far as I can discern, the current Sam line-up is: 48cm - Waterford - single TT - 650b - canti brakes? - BB, headset, no seatpost - $1500 52cm - Waterford - single TT - 650b - canti brakes? - BB, headset, no seatpost - $1500 56cm - Taiwan -

[RBW] Re: Did the price go up on new Sam Hillborne frames?

2011-08-12 Thread Earl Grey
Btw, that new green is gorgeous. Much nicer in person than on the riv site photos. Almost as nice as the original orange, and much nicer than the original green IMHO. :) Gernot (first batch 56cm orange single top tube canti Taiwan Sam) Huber On Aug 12, 9:08 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread Zack
I am happy to let the scientists battle this one out! I will say that I have lost 20 pounds now in about 8 weeks, and my wife has lost about 10. I had way more to lose before starting a diet that is higher in fat, filled with vegetables, and some fruits than she did. It is working for me.

[RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread Mike
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[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Liesl
Two nice small Riv things to add: 1) the Spoke Reflectors and 2) the Irish Straps. Every bike in our home has both a pair of spoke reflectors and a set of Irish straps. The spoke reflectors can also be attached to the back of a Keven's bag in a pinch. But those dang straps keep migrating to

[RBW] Correction noted

2011-08-12 Thread Shifty
Indeed, the reason is clearly explained in the frame description; D- OH! I thought the price had suddenly risen. I'll contact Dick at Country Bike Shop for further info. He spent at least 10 minutes talking to me on the phone last Saturday. Saturday! I'm sure he had customers in the store to help

Re: [RBW] posting woes

2011-08-12 Thread rb
Hunh - I will say, now that I can post again, that I had trouble posting for a YEAR...(did you miss me? I was not much of a poster, but since I started in 2008 or so, i liked to chime in from time to time). Jim tried to help me, but it was unclear as to why there was a problem. It turned out

[RBW] FS: Pacenti Pari-Motos - Black

2011-08-12 Thread Erik C
Selling a used pair of Pari-Motos. Probably around ~600 miles on these. 100 of them were ridden on my Bleriot. I received them in a trade to give them a try. These tires are sublime on paved roads, but I live on gravel roads. Don't get me wrong they are completely usable on gravel, but i'd rather

[RBW] Re: Did the price go up on new Sam Hillborne frames?

2011-08-12 Thread Seattle Smitty
I recently saw a 60cm single TT Sam in orange at Free Range Cycles in Seattle http://www.freerangecycles.com/. Not sure where you are, Shifty, and not sure if FRC ships bikes, but if Riv HQ doesn't/won't have what you're looking for it might be worth calling FRC. I have no connection to FRC

[RBW] Re: FS: Pacenti Pari-Motos - Black

2011-08-12 Thread Erik C
Sold! On Aug 12, 11:10 am, Erik C erikdcarl...@gmail.com wrote: Selling a used pair of Pari-Motos. Probably around ~600 miles on these. 100 of them were ridden on my Bleriot. I received them in a trade to give them a try. These tires are sublime on paved roads, but I live on gravel roads.

[RBW] Re: FS: Musa Shorts - M

2011-08-12 Thread rob markwardt
Sold. Thank you. On Aug 11, 3:40 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: I think these are the original MUSA shorts.  Butterscotch, buttons on back pockets, very light weight...size medium.  I might have worn them once but not more than that (I washed them anyway).  Oh, i did remove

[RBW] WTB ~ 60cm Saluki

2011-08-12 Thread frank_a
Unfortunatley for me, I missed out on Steve Palincsar's Saluki sale A long shot, but if there's another one out there that someone wants to sell, please let me know off list. Thanks, - Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Steve D.
Yes. I like ringing my bell as I pass pedestrians on the trail. I prefer ringing it rather than saying on your left. Or maybe I just don't want to talk to anybody while I'm enjoying ride, caught up in my own thoughts and paying attention to the environment around me. For this, the bell works

Re: [RBW] SimpleOne finished, sort of

2011-08-12 Thread Lyle Bogart
ah, that's a pretty bike :) On 9 August 2011 09:50, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: I finally finished the build of my SimpleOne after the frameset sat in the repair stand for the last two weeks at my work. I was waiting on wheels and then got busy so when I had a chance to

Re: [RBW] A Stolen Surly (Posting For A Customer)

2011-08-12 Thread Lee Chae
This really sucks. I live in the same apartment building as the victim, and I was the person who set up the bike racks. There were at least five bikes stolen, along with some wheels and one saddle+post. The bikes were all locked to the racks, some with cables plus u-locks, others with u-locks. The

[RBW] simp-lay-oh-ney

2011-08-12 Thread jandrews_nyc
Isn't this the proper pronunciation? I finally finished the build of my SimpleOne after the frameset sat in the repair stand for the last two weeks at my work. I was waiting on wheels and then got busy so when I had a chance to build it up, I may have skipped a few step that I really wanted

[RBW] simp-lay-oh-ney

2011-08-12 Thread jandrews_nyc
Isn't this the proper pronunciation? I finally finished the SimpleOne build a few days ago after having the frameset sit in the repair stand for two weeks. It's set up with the 40/32 chainring crankset up front and a W.I. 16t freewheel in back. I think the 16t is about as low as one could go

[RBW] new simpleone done

2011-08-12 Thread jandrews_nyc
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Re: [RBW] posting woes

2011-08-12 Thread jandrews_nyc
Ok, thanks is there a spam filter on the RBW groups site? -- 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/-/z1IxAb91fbsJ. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] simp-lay-oh-ney

2011-08-12 Thread Jim Mather
On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: Isn't this the proper pronunciation? Looks like a great build! The folks at RBW say simple-one. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for posting that link. I've been skeptical of the either or approach to diets on the basis simply of mankind's millennial experience: most people during most of recorded - anyway -- history ate mostly carbs and, in the case of the Chinese their cultural descendents, mostly refined carbs.

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Rex Kerr
When I first read about the bells on the Rivendell site I liked the idea, so I ran upstairs and grabbed my bear bell from my backpack and looped the leather lanyard over my brake cable on my touring bike -- it's a great match, leather strap next to sewn leather bar-wrap. Unfortunately it doesn't

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Rex Kerr
Ooops... was still typing, and somehow sent incomplete... Just saying that I like that it has less of a GET OUT OF MY WAY tone than a normal bell or a shout, though it does get some funny looks. My bear bell has a slot just big enough to slide in a rare-earth magnet that I store stuck to my

[RBW] Re: Did the price go up on new Sam Hillborne frames?

2011-08-12 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
60cm double top tube canti-studded new green Hillbornes can be ordered. presumably similar 56s can be too Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:27 AM, Zack wrote: I am happy to let the scientists battle this one out! I will say that I have lost 20 pounds now in about 8 weeks, and my wife has lost about 10. I had way more to lose before starting a diet that is higher in fat, filled with vegetables, and some

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
One huge difference between our mid-20th-century-on and the lives of even relatively recent forbears is simply the absence of physical activity. I remember, as a boy in the late '50s and early '60s how road crews would use picks, shovels and hand-controlled jackhammers, while road crews today for

[RBW] Re: A Stolen Surly (Posting For A Customer)

2011-08-12 Thread Scotty
I reposted this on the Surly Long Haul Trucker and Cross Check owners group here in google groups so they can watch for it too. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/surlylht -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread Zack
I would suggest reading the book. There is lots of information about activity levels having no direct correlation to obesity (other than as we get fatter we are less active, and get more tired when we do an activity, which then leads to us eating more). Worth a read, it will take an

Re: [RBW] Re: Interesting refutation of Gary Taubes' obesity ideas

2011-08-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I don't doubt Taube's ideas work for some, even for many; what I doubt (from other things I have read and from what I simply have seen in NA, Europe, Asia and Africa) is that it contains the entire truth about nutrition and related health. Again, there is simply too much variety across the world

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Bells are wonderful things, much better than on your left, which invariably leads to someone leaping to the left in front of your bike. But both are near useless on my local paths, because everybody uses those damn iPods. I'm usually resigned to approaching slow and far left, hoping they don't

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Zack
I would add the BACK OFF Safety Triangle. By far the best $10 I have ever spent. I and a friend had a late start on a long ride and ended up climbing Killington in the dark - the road that goes up Killington doesn't have a ton of traffic, but the speed limit is 55, so people are cruising.

[RBW] FS: Atlantis 61cm, Like New

2011-08-12 Thread islaysteve
I am listing this Atlantis for sale on behalf of Kathy Kelly, who posted about it here a while back. To recap the history, it was purchased from Harris Cyclery in January 2005 and has been ridden very little, or not at all, due to the deteriorating health of the original owner. It has been

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
I like it when I get a little extra in my package. My recent vest/pedals/visor order came with two post cards - Hunqapillar and Roadeo - and a round RBW logo that I haven't quite figured out yet. I can't tell if it's a peel-off sticker, or a soak-off decal. Sure is purty, though. -- You

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread islaysteve
I'd love to know more about the round logo. How big is it? Full color, 2-color, etc? Wonder if they are available for order? Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis 61cm, Like New

2011-08-12 Thread Zack
Nice of you to help her, good luck with sale. -- 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/-/2_7YjSCqoDoJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis 61cm, Like New

2011-08-12 Thread islaysteve
Thanks. I figure that all these hours spent reading-shopping-talking-learning (oh, and wrenching and riding), shouldn't go to waste! Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Peter Pesce
Looking at the photo on the RBW site, I thought hanging a pair of bells off the rails of a Brooks would be the Riv equivalent of Truck Nutz!! :-D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread islaysteve
Redneck Riv? Love it. -- 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/-/-oZV5vVn7JAJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] OK, I'll bite

2011-08-12 Thread David T.
Whatever happened to The Mystery Bike? The one you had to buy sight unseen. I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
It's a full-color replica of the headbadge, like you see on the pins and magnets. I couldn't find the sticker/decal on the site. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] OK, I'll bite

2011-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
I think we have to wait 'til they're built. It's a prototype for a possible production bike, and Grant doesn't want to tease it too early. That's how I remember the story, anyway. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis 61cm, Like New

2011-08-12 Thread cyclotourist
Agreed, thanks for helping out. I hope this goes to a good home. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 3:07 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: Nice of you to help her, good luck with sale. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Geoff
Hi Joe, That RBW logo is a peel-off sticker. It's a bit of a challenge getting the edge to separate from the backing, but you'll get it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread David Faller
Same problem here. I ride a local trail a lot, and some days upward of 50% of the walkers have ear buds plugged in; then they get mad because you scared them by passing on the left, even after ringing a bell, etc. Nothing you can do, really, except avoid them when they jump! On 8/12/2011

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Avoiding them when they fall onto a trike they didn't expect to be way down there can be a challenge.. Thanks Geoff! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Jim Cloud
Well, someone has listed their postcards and label on eBay (NOT ME!!). Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Postcards-And-Sticker-/140591224467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item20bbe3d693 I don't, by the way, get the bells.. I prefer one of the ring-a-ding bicycle bells that were

[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
They're SELLING them? I give up.. -- 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/-/aE-INhFrmc0J. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Johnny Alien
I really like the sticker but I wish it was a white background and not clear. I thought it was white because it has a white paper backing but when peeled off it revealed itself as clear. Thusly it did not look good on my window at all. In fact you couldn't see it. So I have been wondering

[RBW] Re: FS: Full set of Ostrich canvas touring luggage

2011-08-12 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Ah yes, the Ostrich gruppo... very nice!! On Aug 11, 11:28 am, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: And pics:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/36386964@N00/sets/72157627409295638/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Tour 2011

2011-08-12 Thread stevef
Jealous! I really miss riding in the Northwest--used to go out there every summer to visit family and ride, but they moved. I'd probably have to trim your route to 60 or so miles per day and take a little longer to enjoy it but man, sure the NW sure is pretty... Steve -- You received this

Re: [RBW] 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The cure for clueless, casual cruisers: http://www.mtbr.com/cat/accessories/extras/delta/air-zound-2-air-horn/prd_351041_117crx.aspx Have used it with malicious joy myself, occasionally, tho' not for some years. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote: Same

[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Zack
yep. the sticker is described as typical Rivendell quality. I laughed out loud at that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] FS 650b tires/ Nitto stem

2011-08-12 Thread JL
Hey all, I have a few things that I would like to move on to new owners. all prices include shipping Nitto technomic deluxe stem 90mm NEW $40 GB 650x32b cypress tires basically new $70 -pair Panaracer CDLV 650x38b tires good condition $30 - pair Panaracer 650x32b tires well loved $25 - pair

[RBW] Re: wooly warm sweaters

2011-08-12 Thread kps
my vest and cardigan are on the way...can't wait. -k -- 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/-/hzsCAZZNG20J. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Tour 2011

2011-08-12 Thread Michael_S
Just finished looking at your trip photos... there were some beautiful sections and some scary. dry desolate sections. Some day I'm going to get up there and do some tours. Maybe next summer. That long Hunter looked like a bus, how did your friend like the bike after the ride was over?

[RBW] Re: 3 nice things from Rivendell

2011-08-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Not like those cheap TIGed stickers from China.. -- 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/-/7SlR7PoGFGMJ. To post to this group, send email to