Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-12 Thread Patrick in VT
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:39:42 PM UTC-4, grant wrote: Visit nusi.org. We can guess, but they will discover. I visited. The Board of Directors biographies are telling. Private Equity + Consulting + Pharmaceutical = drug development. Anybody want to bet against that? -- You

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-12 Thread charlie
The scientific board of advisors, the general advisory board and the board of directors are all well educated credentialed people from a variety of backgrounds. Seventeen people so far I mean who else would be better a butcher, baker and candlestick maker? Perhaps these folks are

[RBW] Rivvish bike shops in Columbus OH?

2012-10-12 Thread Liesl
Here for several days of work with my Friday. Need relief from sitting and being in my head! As always this listserve is so helpful in these situations--thanks in advance for any advice! Liesl marooned-in-a-hotel in Columbus -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-12 Thread Patrick in VT
On Friday, October 12, 2012 9:38:00 AM UTC-4, charlie wrote: The scientific board of advisors, the general advisory board and the board of directors are all well educated credentialed people from a variety of backgrounds. I wish I could see the good in it, Charlie - I really do. but I

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
More data to confuse the issue: http://www.theawl.com/2012/10/the-sugar-wars Note that the report refers to a debate more particularly on sugared sodas, but it does show that the leading scientists are still very uncertain about the fundamental causes of obesity *in our society* (the latter is

[RBW] Used Rivendells for both types of the standard deviants (in height that is).

2012-10-12 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Mini-'Lantis: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140866138889 Grande-'Ouillet: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160899955920 No affiliation, just cool bikes. -- 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: Rivvish bike shops in Columbus OH?

2012-10-12 Thread jpp
No actual Riv dealer that I know of. But paradise garage is pretty cool. They sell salsa, surly and some other interesting stuff. http://www.paradisegarage.com/ I also like Baer Wheels. On Friday, October 12, 2012 10:16:03 AM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: Here for several days of work with my

[RBW] Re: Rivvish bike shops in Columbus OH?

2012-10-12 Thread Leslie
http://www.countrybikeshop.com/ A Riv dealer in Celina, OH (90 mi NW of Columbus?) On Friday, October 12, 2012 10:16:03 AM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: Here for several days of work with my Friday. Need relief from sitting and being in my head! As always this listserve is so helpful in these

[RBW] Re: FS: Fall cleaning, bags for sale

2012-10-12 Thread rudi
Boxy, Panniers, Berthoud are sold. Also, the link should now work for all the photos. On Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:14:46 PM UTC-7, rudi wrote: Doing some clean up, and I have a bunch of bags that are not in use that I'd like to sell. Here are the items, with my starting price. Some may

[RBW] Camper longflap versus Sackville Medium, another question

2012-10-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
If I get a large saddlebag, I want to use it without a rack. All the photos I see of the S M include a rack, while I know that I can get a Camper Longflap between saddle and tire without one (58 cm frame, high saddle, 25 actual diameter wheels with Kojaks). Does anyone use the S M sans rack? If so

RE: [RBW] Camper longflap versus Sackville Medium, another question

2012-10-12 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I used the Sackville Medium on my Bombadil (56 cm) without a rack, or fenders. The Corropast insert makes it easier to use the Sackvilles without a rack -- bottom has a lot of shape to it, even with a full load. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Used Rivendells for both types of the standard deviants (in height that is).

2012-10-12 Thread Joe Bernard
9 days to go on the Atlantis, and 5 bids already. I think I can rest comfortably knowing the price will be ridiculous by then, and I won't be bothered to try. Phew! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, October 12, 2012 9:16:42 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Mini-'Lantis:

[RBW] Re: Bleriot reflections after riding it for 2 months now, and a question for y'all at the end.

2012-10-12 Thread Daniel
dougP is spot on...plus, Rivs just cry for triples! Daniel Yorba Linda, CA On Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:47:48 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: YES! And my Atlantis is my only Rivendell. One of the advantages of advanced age is that one's contemporaries, even if on 17 lb racing bikes, are still

[RBW] Soma San Marcos

2012-10-12 Thread A CT Cyclist
About 3 weeks ago my 51cm Soma San Marcos build was completed. Since then I have been riding the San Marcos exclusively for about 325 miles and I am thoroughly enjoying the versatility, fit and comfort. I am really quite smitten and love everything about this bike, the geometry, 32mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of luggage: Camper longflap versus Sackville medium

2012-10-12 Thread mr.trout
i ripped the pockets off of my longflap camper and have been rolling it up and placing it on the top of my rack, between two panniers full of camping gear. when i get into town i unroll it, stuff it with food, ice and beer. the bag is waterproof, at least enough to act as a cooler for the rest

Re: [RBW] Some fall color camo.

2012-10-12 Thread Ryan
looks like a waterford-built one. nice bike! On Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:42:29 PM UTC-5, James Warren wrote: Beautiful photo! It almost looks like a rare species sighting. -Original Message- From: jinxed Sent: Oct 4, 2012 3:22 PM To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] FS: 650B Tires (40mm Schwalbe Marathon, 38mm Grand Bois Lierre)

2012-10-12 Thread Daniel
Cleaning out some spare parts... Schwalbe Marathon $60 shipped/PP'ed/insured in the lower 48 Model HS 368 (precursor to the HS 420 that Riv sells now for $42/ea) New, never mounted 40mm Wire bead Reflective sidewall Grand Bois Lierre $110 shipped/PP'ed/insured in the lower 48 38mm Folding

[RBW] Re: New Sam Paint

2012-10-12 Thread Tim Tetrault
Thanks guys! On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 5:38:50 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: yeah ... clear polish is great. I prefer it to touch up paint because it always looks really touched up .. and I mean that in a *doesn't look so good* kinda way ! the clear I don't really even notice , but it

[RBW] FS: 59 Bleriot Protovelo - lower Price

2012-10-12 Thread John Blish
Hi iBOBs and RBW, I am selling my 59 Rivendell Bleriot Protovelo as a complete bike. I am asking $1,000. Photos taken today (10/10/2012) are at: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/5797794778609344817 In the last few days I have replaced the battery (2025) in the

Re: [RBW] Some fall color camo.

2012-10-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I rather like the look of the saddle on that bike. How does it feel? Group question: In particular, is there any modern saddle out there that is shaped like, and feels like (to your bum, anyway) the original issue Flite? I've got a few Flites stashed, but it would be nice to know that there is a

[RBW] Re: Camper longflap versus Sackville Medium, another question

2012-10-12 Thread Leslie
In the other thread, since you're comparing Carradice to Sackville, I didn't bring up Acorn; but I have to admit I've a soft-spot for my Acorn bags. Their large is a LOT smaller than even the mediums you've been mentioning, tho'... is why I didn't bring it up before. But, since you

Re: [RBW] Camper longflap versus Sackville Medium, another question

2012-10-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Jim Mather: thanks. I want to forgo even a Bagman if I can -- purist. I think that the Camper will work alright given the 58 cm c-c frame with high saddle and 559 wheels; this because the Carradice design tucks the bag behind the saddle so that the bottom of the bag follows the slope of the tire.

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

2012-10-12 Thread lungimsam
Nice bike!! I almost got one myself a few months back, but was concerned I would fall between sizes, as they are spread out a little. And not being able to test ride one... Glad you are enjoying it. Nice lugs on the Marcos. Looks beautiful! -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot reflections after riding it for 2 months now, and a question for y'all at the end.

2012-10-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
NO! Oh, nonononono! Rivs cry aloud for fixed! Patrick Moore, whose love for the fit and feel and positioning and handling of his two custom fixies keeps him on this list! On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 9:18 PM, Daniel datadatadan...@gmail.com wrote: dougP is spot on...plus, Rivs just cry for triples!

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

2012-10-12 Thread islaysteve
Congratulations and welcome from another STI user. Nice bike and I know that you're enjoying it. The color looks a lot like my Bleriot, but lighter. Is it also a bit metallic? I run 8-speed 105 on my bike, with Sugino Alpina double crank. How about you? Cheers, Steve On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Used Rivendells for both types of the standard deviants (in height that is).

2012-10-12 Thread islaysteve
Agreed Joe. i could never figure out why people post early bids on eBay. Am I missing something? Steve On Friday, October 12, 2012 3:23:11 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: 9 days to go on the Atlantis, and 5 bids already. I think I can rest comfortably knowing the price will be ridiculous by

[RBW] Re: Rivvish bike shops in Columbus OH?

2012-10-12 Thread islaysteve
Yeah, I thought about them and google-mapped it. I assumed you didn't have a car, so figured it was too far. But I forget who asking! 108 miles on the folder?? (or bus there, buy Riv, ride back!) Cheers, Steve On Friday, October 12, 2012 1:19:29 PM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Used Rivendells for both types of the standard deviants (in height that is).

2012-10-12 Thread cyclotourist
ebay is 6 and a half days of waiting for 30 seconds of bidding frenzy. I have been occasionally lucky by dropping a low bid on something and being pleasantly surprised there are no other bidders. Pretty rare, but it happens. I think a lot of those early bids are just people doing that. On Fri,

Re: [RBW] Re: Used Rivendells for both types of the standard deviants (in height that is).

2012-10-12 Thread Dan McNamara
Or they are friends of the seller setting a floor for the bidding. On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: ebay is 6 and a half days of waiting for 30 seconds of bidding frenzy. I have been occasionally lucky by dropping a low bid on something and being

[RBW] Bleriot with 559 or 700 wheels

2012-10-12 Thread Jim Mather
I was reading this article at Cyclofiend's site on the Bleriot: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/bleriot_article0506.jpg, and I noticed that it says you can use 559 or 700 wheels just fine. Has anyone had experience swapping wheel sizes on a Bleriot, and how did it work? jim m wc ca -- You

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-12 Thread charlie
On Friday, October 12, 2012 8:18:38 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: More data to confuse the issue: http://www.theawl.com/2012/10/the-sugar-wars Here is something interesting, this is from a Vegan site..although it is found elsewhere and is common knowledge and historical fact.

[RBW] FS: Rivish things and free Berthoud fenders.

2012-10-12 Thread Zack
Selling a couple rivish items. Also one free thing. 1. *Free* Set of Berthoud 50mm stainless Fenders. They have been drilled already and are scratched up a bit. I also had to hacksaw a notch in the rear fender to get it to fit between the chainstays with the 40mm duremes on my sam. There

[RBW] Re: Rivvish bike shops in Columbus OH?

2012-10-12 Thread MKahrl
I would second Baer Wheels and Paradise Garage. Both on N. High St but miles apart. Busy street but it's scenic as you go through the OSU campus. At Baer Wheels go in the back and see what sort of interesting bikes are in for repair. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-12 Thread charlie
Ummm just ate chicken and rainbow chard from our garden with a big green saladnothing wrong with thinking critically. If NUSI merely does the research and brings a drug to help fight obesity in the truly obese then fine. A 500 pound man may benefit from something like that.if in

[RBW] Broadsided on Bleriot today. I am doing better than bike.

2012-10-12 Thread lungimsam
Rear Bleriot wheel is wobbly all around. Outer chainring scratched. Don't know what else got damaged. Too dark outside to get a good look. I will take it to the shop and see what the damage is gonna be. Major Bummer as I just got this bike a couple months ago. I am sure it is gonna take a

[RBW] Re: Bleriot with 559 or 700 wheels

2012-10-12 Thread lungimsam
I have seen pics of a trial for 700c on a bleriot here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_BOG/photos/album/1042452658/pic/1281037440/view?picmode=mode=tnorder=ordinalstart=1count=20dir=asc Have read that short reach brakes will allow 700c wheel. Looks like no room for fenders, either. --

Re: [RBW] Broadsided on Bleriot today. I am doing better than bike.

2012-10-12 Thread cyclotourist
Major bummer indeed! Hope you're doing ok. Steel is easier to fix than bones and tendons! Good news is that her insurance should definitely cover it (presuming she's at fault). My buddy has had several bikes purchased for him from insurance companies. He seems to be a car magnet. On Fri, Oct

[RBW] OT: Fishing pole transport?

2012-10-12 Thread Scot Brooks
I was thinking about rigging up a little fishing pole transport system for my bike and though I'd ask if any of you have any tips. My initial thought is to get a PVC tube with one end capped, drill some holes along the length, and secure it upright with zip ties on the side of my rack. --