Re: [RBW] Drop Bar Suggestions?

2012-10-01 Thread Michael_S
this online shop http://store.biketouringnews.com/drop-handlebars/ carries both Nitto dirt drop models. I picked up a 48cm RM013 but have not used it. The hood position is slightly narrower than a 46cm Noodle. I also have an Origin8 gary II bar that seems to be a good in-between choice

Re: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area

2012-10-01 Thread Philip Williamson
I favor a muster of Rivendell, myself. Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, September 28, 2012 9:05:52 AM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: College Park Bikes has posted some pics of the gathering last night: http://www.bike123.com/Grant%20Peterson%20slide%20show/ only of the discussion, none of your

[RBW] Re: Wondering about Avocet Fastgrips 559X1.25

2012-10-01 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Patrick, No mistake this time - 15 for the rigid, 25 for folding. http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/schwalbe-kojak-hs385-rigid-tyre-26-inch-%28559%29-prod25554/ http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/schwalbe-kojak-hs385-raceguard-folding-tyre-26-inch-%28559%29-prod26334/ It's often less expensive to buy European

[RBW] Drop Bar Suggestions?

2012-10-01 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
My favorite is the Salsa Cowbell. Black only, but you'll probably cover most of that with tape. The bigger issue is the 31.8 mm clamp size. -- 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] For Sale-RBW/Protovelo frame with some accessories (no wheels)

2012-10-01 Thread Joe Bernard
That Protovelo looks eerily familiar. Did you get from a seller in N. CA.? Joe Bernard Vasllejo, CA. On Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:50:11 PM UTC-7, Mayfly wrote: Jack, More info onthe Protovelo? Size, story, etc? The PV looks to be a beaut. The Specialized is one ugly bugger ( in a good

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I've gone to thick wool socks inside sealskins inside loose fitting sandals. If it's windy out, wind covers over it all. If it's not super cold, thin liner socks inside the thick wool socks in the sandals works okay. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Drop Bar Suggestions?

2012-10-01 Thread Eric Daume
I'm really enjoying the VO Rando bar I put on my Sogn. Looks strange, feels great. Eric Daume Dublin, OH On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 4:28 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: My favorite is the Salsa Cowbell. Black only, but you'll probably cover most of that with tape. The

Re: [RBW] For Sale-RBW/Protovelo frame with some accessories (no wheels)

2012-10-01 Thread Bruce Baker
Jack, What are the frame sizes and what components are on the roubaix?? On 9/29/12, Capnjack capn_j...@bellsouth.net wrote: I bought this frame and by the time I got a chance to ride it, I found it was too large for me. I just wasn't thinking straight, I guess. I called it a senior moment,

[RBW] Re: For Sale - Stronglight Impact Cranks 2 pairs

2012-10-01 Thread Garth
New price . $60 with USPS shipping ! -- 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/-/H-LQx4jrghYJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: For Sale - Stronglight Impact Cranks 2 pairs

2012-10-01 Thread Garth
New price . $60 each pair with USPS shipping ! These are nice cranks and the SS rings will last a long time. I use a black big ring on my Bombadil and it looks awesome . I was a silver snob too lol. But now that I've actually put some on my bike it looks cool. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Grant's visit to DC area yesterday

2012-10-01 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2012-09-28 at 14:14 -0400, Jeff Lesperance wrote: On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 12:15 PM, Joan Oppel oppel...@verizon.net wrote: Grant visited us in the DC area yesterday afternoon and evening - and I do mean evening. The group ride (about a dozen people) started a

Re: [RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Really, as far as I can tell. For me, the issue is: what is the actual, statistically determined risk for death or injury from cycling? If the statistics I've read are true -- the NYT article cites one putting cycling on a par with walking; another I've read claims cycling is less dangerous than

Re: [RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-10-01 at 07:53 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: One doesn't spend much time worrying about head protection while walking. Falls while walking seldom involve a head injury. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Coffee Ride

2012-10-01 Thread jimD
She was a woman 'of a certain age'. I'm guessing that the Carradice bag, the Riv lugs, and, of course, my dashing countenance, are what inclined the fine lady to think I might have been from elsewhere. I get this a lot ;) -JimD On Sep 30, 2012, at 10:03 PM, Reid wrote: On Sunday,

RE: [RBW] Grant's visit to DC area yesterday

2012-10-01 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
+1 re Riv Rally East -- especially you, Joan. We need some refinement among the group! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 9:35 AM To:

Re: [RBW] Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread jimD
My helmet kicks in as a mirror holder. The thing that bugs me is the boilerplate reporting coverage about bike accidents that insists on informing us that injured/maimed/dead riders were or were not wearing helmets. -JimD On Sep 30, 2012, at 8:28 PM, dougP wrote: A helmet only kicks in

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Suggestions?

2012-10-01 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
Nitto B-135 in 45cm are the bee's knees. -- 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/-/HCYC_XWiXYoJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread Ron Mc
What Jim D said. If I'm riding up the hill on an errand, and I wouldn't even think about putting on my helmet. But if I'm on the road for distance or even on a trail, I would be naked without my mirror. It comes with a helmet. On Monday, October 1, 2012 9:55:47 AM UTC-5, JimD wrote: My

Re: [RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1119262/ http://www.copenhagenize.com/2009/08/walking-helmet-is-good-helmet.html But true, the statistic does not analyze the types of injuries, just the overall danger or risk; still, walking is pretty darn safe, so the risk to head in cycling can't

[RBW] Paul touring canti set for sale

2012-10-01 Thread Peter M
Went back to high profile Paul Neo Retros since I figured out my heel was hitting the chainstay and not the brakes. Solved with a bit wider BB. Long story short I like the high profile brakes so I have a set of nice condition Paul Touring Cantis-black. I am including two brand new hanger cables,

Re: [RBW] Grant's visit to DC area yesterday

2012-10-01 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Thanks, guys. Speaking of Riv Rally East, starting to plan the 2013 Rally. The Blue Ridge / Shenandoah region of Virginia is high on the list of possible locations, so hopefully we will attract a few more DC-area Rivendellians this coming year. BB On Monday, October 1, 2012 10:50:53 AM

[RBW] Re: What size Hunq

2012-10-01 Thread Gary
Hi John, I've got a PBH of 91.5 and I'm 5'11. I went with a 58 hunq because of its shorter top tube, but I would have probably been fine with a 62. On my bike the seat and bars had to go up quite a bit to make the 58 fit with drop bars (I could send you a pic if you'd like). Gary On

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Suggestions?

2012-10-01 Thread Jeremy Till
The normal Nitto choices (Noodle, 176 Dream, Marks, Rando, etc.) and the similar (in shape, not saying anything about quality) Compass/Grand Bois and Velo Orange options are the broad range of go-to choices around here, and a lot of people like their classic looks and roomy curves. However,

[RBW] Re: Paul touring canti set for sale

2012-10-01 Thread AJ
Hello Peter, I'll take the Pauls off your hands. Paypal O.K.? Cheers, AJ On Monday, October 1, 2012 11:22:26 AM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: Went back to high profile Paul Neo Retros since I figured out my heel was hitting the chainstay and not the brakes. Solved with a bit wider BB. Long

[RBW] Re: What size Hunq

2012-10-01 Thread Zack
Just to weigh in - I have a 93.5 cm PBH, and the 62. I don't think it would be comfortable at all if I had a 91cm PBH. Particularly if you plan on running fat tires. I would most definitely go with the 58 if I were you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread Brewster Fong
On Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:29:40 PM UTC-7, gep7...@gmail.com wrote: It is that *only* if you regard helmets as totally safe *and* ignore any tendency to take more risks when wearing one. I've heard this statement beforea and am unclear as to kind of risk these riders are taking -

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Brian Hanson
I'm interested in lightweight boots that are not too bulky (the holy grail?). I've had good luck with North Face Baltoros ( http://www.rei.com/product/818560/the-north-face-baltoro-400-iii-winter-boots-mens) - they are really warm and have been the most comfortable walking boot I've had. I wore

Re: [RBW] Fall northwoods excursion

2012-10-01 Thread Andrew Letton
You've got some stunningly beautiful shots there Jim! Thanks for sharing. Almost makes me want to move...almost... What brand/model is that green bike? cheers, Andrew Santa Cruz Mountains, CA From: Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com To:

[RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread jeffrey kane
My wife makes me wear mine ... On Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:33:18 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/sunday-review/to-encourage-biking-cities-forget-about-helmets.html?pagewanted=all -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Jim Mather
Merrell makes an insulated Moc: http://www.rei.com/product/836526/merrell-shiver-moc-2-waterproof-shoes-mens When I spent more time in snow country, I had a pair that I used for around town. Comfortable, warm, and not nearly as bulky as my Sorrels. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Brian Hanson

Re: [RBW] Fall northwoods excursion

2012-10-01 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Thanks! The green bike is my Curt Goodrich custom (it used to be red), modeled on my former Atlantis, but with 26 wheels and a 1-1/8 threadless steerer, among other custom touches. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] WTB: 165mm VO or TA crankarms (or set)

2012-10-01 Thread Gino Zahnd
I'm looking for a shorty 50.4bcd crank arms. Got 'em? -- 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] Re: Fall northwoods excursion

2012-10-01 Thread jeffrey kane
Nice post/pics ... fall color is still a ways off here in NYC ... just gorgeous. Jealous is the word that come to mind next. On Monday, October 1, 2012 3:45:40 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: No Rivs on the ride, as it happened, but I think the conditions were more than a

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Joe Broach
South of you in Portland (via Montana), I finally got rid of my insulated boots after a couple of years. I'm finding that a waterprood lightweight hiking shoe/boot with wool socks is plenty for me, and I'm cold-natured. Still haven't figured out how to keep my wands warm and dry beyond about 5

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Joe Broach
Sorry for the bad formatting. My reply below was meant for Brian, not the OP. -joe in pdx On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: South of you in Portland (via Montana), I finally got rid of my insulated boots after a couple of years. I'm finding that a waterprood

Re: [RBW] For Sale-RBW/Protovelo frame with some accessories (no wheels)

2012-10-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Well? On Monday, October 1, 2012 4:51:33 AM UTC-7, Bruce Baker wrote: Jack, What are the frame sizes and what components are on the roubaix?? On 9/29/12, Capnjack capn...@bellsouth.net javascript: wrote: I bought this frame and by the time I got a chance to ride it, I found it was

Re: [RBW] Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread Rex Kerr
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 7:55 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: My helmet kicks in as a mirror holder. The thing that bugs me is the boilerplate reporting coverage about bike accidents that insists on informing us that injured/maimed/dead riders were or were not wearing helmets. Mine

Re: [RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread Joe Broach
On Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:29:40 PM UTC-7, gep7...@gmail.com wrote: It is that only if you regard helmets as totally safe and ignore any tendency to take more risks when wearing one. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 12:30 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: I've heard this statement

[RBW] Schwalbe customer service: one instance

2012-10-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Well, that was fast! Less than 48 hours after submitting S of NA's online warranty form I got an email from a real person saying, No sweat, we'll quickly replace. If I can extrapolate, SNA's service is as good as their products. I look forward to the Kojaks again. -- Believe nothing until it

Re: [RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2012-10-01 at 15:08 -0700, Joe Broach wrote: Brewster, I guess I rationalize it the other way around. In my sample of one, I ride more carefully the (10%?) of the time I don't wear my helmet. Specifically, I ride more slowly on quieter streets, leave more escape room, and rarely ride

[RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread Jared Volpe
Looking for recommendations for some East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shops. Thanks! -- 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/-/ihU0hijYCgkJ. To post

[RBW] Re: FS 58cm atlantis. Sydney Australia

2012-10-01 Thread Brevivelo
Hi - I've emailed some measurements- good luck with your PBH Hope these phone photos are visible https://picasaweb.google.com/tjs066/Atlantis?authkey=Gv1sRgCJnBjoeV_am0Ig# On Sunday, September 30, 2012 9:30:33 AM UTC+10, Savvas wrote: Hi Brevivelo, I am in Adelaide and have been interested in

[RBW] Re: For Sale - Stronglight Impact Cranks 2 pairs

2012-10-01 Thread Garth
I have a pair of these cranks left !!! Thank you for your interest. -- 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/-/WbA_bxsVUWAJ. To post to

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe customer service: one instance

2012-10-01 Thread Philip Williamson
I had great response from Schwalbe, too, with my broken Big Apple bead. I sent them a picture, they gave me a choice of the two closest matching Schwalbe products (they'd changed the tread pattern, or something). http://www.biketinker.com/2012/projects/schwalbe-big-apple-warranty/ Philip

Re: [RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread Andrew Letton
Um, how about Rivendell World Headquarters? cheers, Andrew (ducking...) From: Jared Volpe jaredvo...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, October 1, 2012 4:04:19 PM Subject: [RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop Looking for

Re: [RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread Jared Volpe
You should be! Looking for a Riv friendly shop for tuneups, parts, etc. in the East Bay proper. Oakland, Berkeley. Not Walnut Creek. On Monday, October 1, 2012 4:41:23 PM UTC-7, Andrew Letton wrote: Um, how about Rivendell World Headquarters? cheers, Andrew (ducking...)

[RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread soapscum
I'm sure I'm a statistical anomaly, and at the risk of exposing myself as either profoundly unlucky or a terrible rider, I've had helmets save my noggin' from serious injury twice. The first when a car hit me and I landed on my head resulting in a dandy concussion and a sprain in 3 cervical

Re: [RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread Dan McNamara
Missing Link on Shattuck has been good in my experience. Tip Top on Telegraph in Oakland has been good for friends - I have never had a repair done there. Dan Marin (but work in Berkeley) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:54 PM, Jared Volpe jaredvo...@gmail.com wrote: You

Re: [RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread James Warren
There's a guy who works at Performance on University in Berkeley who is very Riv-friendly. He liked my Atlantis a lot, and I think he used to have one of his own. He works in the service department of the store. I can't remember his name, but he has a beard and I believe he used to work back at

[RBW] FS: Nitto UI-5GX threadless stem

2012-10-01 Thread cyclotourist
Selling for a friend: Beautiful stem that is still quite beautiful. Marred by an unfortunate tire change in gravel. Mistakes were made, lessons were learned. A really nice stem I'm tempted to keep for that someday. 120mm extention 1-1/8 steerer, 26mm clamp. Functionally 100%, scratches on the top

[RBW] OT PSA: Bike Friday Tikit Safety Recall

2012-10-01 Thread Zack
If you have a Tikit, stop riding it immediately and contact Bike Friday. (Stem failures). I know this is OT, but I have seen people talk about BF's on this list, and figured it's worth sharing. I saw it on Path Less Pedaled's FB page. Below is the blog/info:

[RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Zack
how on earth do you guys ride in Sorels? haahha. That seems like madness. Bean boots would be a stretch for me. I actually have some Keen boots that i'll be trying out this winter as bike boots. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Zack
I will say that one of the best things I read on here about winter riding last year (my first winter that I rode throughout, in Vermont) was to remember that, while your tires may be studded, your shoes are not, so be careful getting on/off the bike and stopping. Not exactly boot related, but

[RBW] Re: What size Hunq

2012-10-01 Thread Doug Magney
My PBH is somewhere between 91.5 and 92. My 62 Hunq has a mid TT height of 90 cm with 700 x 47 Schwalbe Marathons. I debated whether to go with a 58 or a 62, like you are. Very glad I went bigger. Don't forget that PBH is measured in bare feet and you ride with some kind of shoes on, usually

Re: [RBW] Fall northwoods excursion

2012-10-01 Thread Michael Williams
Holy man!Those are some beautiful, inspiring photos there Jim! looks like a great time On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! The green bike is my Curt Goodrich custom (it used to be red), modeled on my former Atlantis, but with 26

[RBW] Re: FS 58cm atlantis. Sydney Australia

2012-10-01 Thread dougP
Nice photos +1 for the V-brakes. I recently converted my Atlantis from cantis to Vs really like them a lot. dougP On Oct 1, 4:04 pm, Brevivelo tjs...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - I've emailed some measurements- good luck with your PBH Hope these phone photos are

[RBW] Re: Society Finally Catching up to Grant

2012-10-01 Thread Michael Richters
There are some invalid assumptions that are almost always made in discussions of this subject that are worth pointing out. Regarding risk compensation, for example, it's not just the cyclist who may change behavior when wearing a helmet; others who see him may also behave differently (I'm

[RBW] Re: East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread franklyn
The proprietor at Lakeview Bicycles at 622 Grand Ave (by the lake), Charlie Cho, has much knowledge and experience with Rivish, iBOBish bikes. He owns a Kogswell himself and sells many nitto and VO parts. I have had him done work and build wheels for me. Definitely would recommend the shop.

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Jim Mather
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: how on earth do you guys ride in Sorels? With pedals like these: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to