Re: [RBW] Re: Eastern OR/Columbia Gorge Riv Ride?

2013-03-12 Thread Brian Hanson
I have to be interested as I suggested it :) As such, I will have to make sure the timing works with the family - we have spring break the following week. Brian Seattle, WA On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Of course I'm interested. I'll talk with my wife about

Re: [RBW] Replying Directly to The Author of a Post

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
I've never seen the Reply to Author and don't see it now... I'm using the latest Safari on Mountain Lion. Haven't seen it in Explorer 9 on my Windows 7 PC at work either. What I do is hover my mouse over the name of the sender, so a card with the name, e-mail address, photo, etc. of the author

Re: [RBW] Re: Understand your limitations.

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
Impressive feat, from where I sit tweaking my bikes and doing short rides... Maybe one day I'll ride 40 miles again... On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 10:48 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Bumming food is what bicycling is all about! On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 8:37 PM, Manuel Acosta

[RBW] Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
As you know, I keep tweaking my bikes. I like doing it, and I keep searching for that elusive perfection that seems to keep changing as I change. An additional benefit is that some of the tweaks, most noticeable handlebar changes, seem to give the bike a whole new personality. Some bars do that

[RBW] Optimal clearance for metal fenders...

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
My Hunqapillar is back from the painter. Photos will come soon, but I'm building it up and addressing some minor issues. One of these is how much clearance I want between the 50mm Dureme tires, and perhaps at some point, 55mm BAs or the new version. The reason I'm asking, is because this bike will

[RBW] Re: Spring Seattle 200k

2013-03-12 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I got a couple 100k rides under my belt last year and have been thinking about having a go at a 200k this year. Seeing this and Manny's recent 300k report have me thinking it'll be fun. Thanks for sharing. --Smitty On Monday, March 11, 2013 10:55:51 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: My 2nd 200k

[RBW] FS: Jack Browns

2013-03-12 Thread R Gonet
Pair of Jack Browns - Green. New, in original RBW packaging (such as it is). $95, includes shipping in CONUS. Reply off-list, please. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] First commute on fixed SO

2013-03-12 Thread David Spranger
Loved that article. Actually, it was reading similar online articles that pushed me to build the fixed wheel in the first place. I already had a love of singlespeed, but the call to try fixed became strong. I have to say that the ride home was measurably better than the ride to work yesterday,

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Tom Goodmann
Elegant, all the way around. And I'm sure all would agree with what you say about bars; I'm going to install cable splitters so that I can experiment all the more easily. Or just change the Sam's personality, as you say. --Tom On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:44:41 AM UTC-4, René wrote: As you

Re: [RBW] Replying Directly to The Author of a Post

2013-03-12 Thread Dan Abelson
I think Jim meant that the reply to author function is available if you do the hover thing when you are viewing the list in Google Groups not Gmail. If you want to reply to author in gmail you need to cut and paste the address. I prefer the way IBOB works where the default is reply to author

Re: [RBW] Replying Directly to The Author of a Post

2013-03-12 Thread Kenneth Stagg
I agree with Dan on this one. Most of the time on the lists that are configured to always reply to the list I just don't reply. I dislike the chatter that comes from people replying to everyone with things that only apply to the individual and it's a hassle to cut their address and change the

[RBW] Re: Eastern OR/Columbia Gorge Riv Ride?

2013-03-12 Thread C.J. Filip
In! if east of Mt. Hood. On Mar 11, 11:06 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I have to be interested as I suggested it :)  As such, I will have to make sure the timing works with the family - we have spring break the following week. Brian Seattle, WA On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at

[RBW] London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Matthew J
For those who do not also subscribe to the Bicycletouring Google Group, Mark Hoagy linked this article on London's (impressive!) push to expand cycling infrastructure. http://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Mayor-of-London-to-Invest-1-Billion-in-Bicycle-Infrastructure.html I am

[RBW] Re: Spring Seattle 200k

2013-03-12 Thread Mike
Andy, if you can do the ORR 3 Capes 300k you should. It's a great ride. The only extended climbing is in the first 100k on Hwy 6. In the second 100k there are the 3 capes, two of which are steep but in a beautiful setting. There are a fair amount of rollers in the final 100k but the roads tend

[RBW] Re: Spring Seattle 200k

2013-03-12 Thread Mike
I forgot, Brian, congrats on a successful 200k! --mike On Monday, March 11, 2013 10:55:51 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: My 2nd 200k with the Seattle Randonneurs happened on Saturday. We had a glorious sunny day that made it up into the 60s. I rode the whole way with fellow Rambouillet

Re: [RBW] Re: London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Addison Wilhite
Funny, I had posted something earlier today about this on my blog. I included some photos and diagrams from the original piece that landed in my mailbox: http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/03/london-going-bike-crazy.html On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 7:18 AM, Montclair BobbyB

Re: [RBW] Re: London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Lyle Bogart
Love it! De-Lycrafy. . . what a lovely notion! Cheers! lyle On 12 March 2013 10:18, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Brilliant! Perhaps we shall see more tweed jackets and bowler hats on bicycle ? On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 9:45:10 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: For those

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi René, The Bosco bars can take bar-end shifters, so you can use reverse levers. Here's CNYRIV's (notably shortened Bosco): http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7609435114/ And brendanoid (not shortened, but also with interrupters): http://www.flickr.com/photos/76272304@N02/8099501186/

Re: [RBW] Re: London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
What's lycra? With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:23:31 AM UTC-6, LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com wrote: Love it! De-Lycrafy. . . what a lovely notion! Cheers! lyle On 12 March 2013 10:18, Montclair BobbyB montcla...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Brilliant! Perhaps we shall see

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Dan McNamara
I like the looks with the Promenade bar. If you want to go wider - but not as wide as the 55 Bosco - the VO Left Bank bar is in the middle at 49cm wide. Not sure why you can't use inverse levers on the Bosco. They take bar end shifters so should take inverse levers no problem. Dan -Marin

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Liesl
Has anyone tried putting interrupter levers on the forward flat of the Bosco's right up near the stem? This seemed like it could also be the solution for better brake access. And also check out the Bosco'd Hunq BOM at Riv. That, my friends, is a dreamy and good-lookin' bike! liesl

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread BSWP
Nuts front and back, lightly oiled, and snugged tight with a Park beer bottle opener. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread Jeremy Till
Good quality QR skewers with internal cams and steel shafts (namely, shimano) are fine for keeping the FG/SS wheels in place. Cheaper/lighter skewers with external cams or security skewers are often made out of inferior materials, and security skewers by design don't provide as much clamping

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hey RCW, Here's a pic of the interruptors on the flat near the stem (not my pic): http://www.flickr.com/photos/76272304@N02/8099501186/ And yes, that Hunq BOM looks awesome with the balloon-like big bens. Sho On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:14:13 AM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: Has anyone tried putting

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Liesl
On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:19:31 AM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Hey RCW, Here's a pic of the interruptors on the flat near the stem (not my pic): http://www.flickr.com/photos/76272304@N02/8099501186/ Sho! Excellent! Exactly what I wanted to see! I love this group. -RCW -- You

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Garth
Swet looking Betty !! Aren't bar end levers just the bees knees ? !!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread William
That Hunq-a-Bike-o-the-Month is not only $200 off of the sum of the parts, and not only features a $0 build fee, but they also forgot to consider the rear derailer, chain and cassette on the invoice at allor bar plugsor tape. It's like $500 less than what you'd pay if you spec'd it

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
Shoji! I can't believe it. It's exactly what I'm aiming for, minus the interrupter levers. But I distinctly recall trying my reverse brake levers on my Bullmoose Bosco. Is it possible that they do fit on the regular Bosco but not on the Bullmoose version? I might try the 55 Bosco now... such

[RBW] 1976 Raleigh Super Course Mk II Mixte - 19-1/2

2013-03-12 Thread kps
I've got a 1976 Super Course Mk II frame/fork (emerald green) that is, i think, too small for me to consider building up. Anyone out there have a 21-1/2 frame they would like to swap for a 19-1/2 frame? I keep thinking I should try building it up, as the fellow from whom i bought it said the

[RBW] Re: London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Matthew J
Don't know about bowlers, but frankly tweed is a good material for the commuter. Well made tweed is durable, warm and has a bit of a stretch to it. On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 9:18:59 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Brilliant! Perhaps we shall see more tweed jackets and bowler hats on

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread Philip Williamson
I'd like to try the New Surly hubs. I use the original QRs, but I think any skewer would work. I've also used nutted axles, and they're fine, too. I like the QRs better for gear changes, and I think they slip less. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:35:01 AM UTC-7, Jeremy

RE: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I've been toying with Bosco bars on a mixte renovation for a charity auction - the Dia-Compe inverse levers work fine, CroMo or Al. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of René Sterental Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 1:10 PM To:

Re: [RBW] Re: London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Wool knits are much better, no? I just was given an old cycling jacket: full zip, rear pockets, knit fabric (don't know if it is wool, but feels good -- not plasticky) with thin nylon panels over the front. Excellent in that, while it stops wind, it allows sweat to evaporate, unlike full nylon

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I got the new Surly axle (with shoulders for the bearings and threaded for allen bolts) installed in my older Surly hub. I tried the hub with a QR and found that you -- or, at least I -- need not only a good, sturdy, internal cam steel skewer, but one with sufficient serration on the clamping

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread Eric Norris
The Phil Wood web site lists this for the bolts: MBA40 - Track Hub bolt $5.50 8mm x 1.25 x 40 Bolt for track hubs. http://philwood.com/store/page69.html --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Mar 12, 2013, at 11:55 AM, PATRICK MOORE

Re: [RBW] 1976 Raleigh Super Course Mk II Mixte - 19-1/2

2013-03-12 Thread Dave
All this aside, I think it's awesome that you've managed to measure your PBH to 2 significant figures. On 3/12/2013 10:51 AM, kps wrote: I've got a 1976 Super Course Mk II frame/fork (emerald green) that is, i think, too small for me to consider building up. Anyone out there have a 21-1/2

[RBW] Thanks Keven Rivendell

2013-03-12 Thread Old Oly
Today my son and I stopped by the Rivendell shop and borrowed a Hunqapillar for him to ride. Keven was more than accomodating and in short order we were off to Shell Ridge on a glorious 75 degree day with nary a cloud. I was riding a Rawland rSogn with drop bars and knobby tires. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Fixed Bike in the Mountains?

2013-03-12 Thread Tonester
I found riding fixed to be very pleasant - almost zenlike - on smooth, undulating roads trails. I found it to be torture when the climb or descent surpassed by level of fitness or gearing. I ride a single speed mountain bike with some regularity and have it set up similar to what was

[RBW] Re: Understand your limitations.

2013-03-12 Thread samh
It sounds like you had a wonderful adventure. One thing I am always interested in is the bike setups you guys use for those long rides: bags, racks, lights, etc. Any more pics of how that Homer was equipped? Thanks for the pics. On Sunday, March 10, 2013 9:35:25 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta

[RBW] Re: Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

2013-03-12 Thread Hoffsta
I'm a big fan of the shellac. It started out as an aesthetic tool to match the handlebars with my Honey Brooks saddle (about three coats of amber on white tape) which worked wonderfully. After riding for a while I really began to appreciate the texture and grip it provides and can't see

[RBW] Re: Eastern OR/Columbia Gorge Riv Ride?

2013-03-12 Thread Dennis Hogan
Oh man! This would be awesome but I am out of town - I'll be there in spirit but not in pedal. Dennis in PDX On Monday, March 11, 2013 1:44:28 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: From the comments in my other post about riding in the area just east of the Columbia River Gorge, it sounds

[RBW] Trade: My Carradice Bagman Expedition for your Bagman Sport

2013-03-12 Thread Hoffsta
I have the Carradice Bagman Expedition saddlebag support in excellent condition, however it's unnecessarily large for my bag, a Carradice Barley. I'd like to trade for the Bagman Sport. If anyone out there needs a larger support please message me. Thanks, Sean Eugene, OR -- You received this

[RBW] FS: 700c Phil Wood/Wheelsmith DB/MAVIC MA2 Wheelset

2013-03-12 Thread ColonelJLloyd
I'm new to this list, but I have an impeccable selling reputation on both eBay and bikeforums.net (same handle). I have a super nice wheelset for your Rivendell that I need to part with in order to finish up a few other projects that have been in limbo too long. PayPal, money order or

[RBW] Hi from Kai, Hillborne roller and web enthusiast

2013-03-12 Thread Kai Vierstra
Here's my bike- http://kaivierstra.blogspot.com/2013/02/bik.html (and web log) I'm an artist and educator living in and commuting from Brooklyn, NY I'm 6'8, 225lb, 40 yrs. My bike's a 2 year old 64cm Sam Hillborne. It's got an Ultegra hub up front and Deore out back, both stuck to Mavic

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Sam Day
Rene, There are inverse levers available for smaller diameter bars, made by dia compe and sold by Velo orange. They will be compatible with the smaller bars, or the boscos . Also available are the guidonnet levers, which can provide brake access to the curves of many styles of city bar. I have

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread mike
I have track hubs on my SO (with a freewheel). So I've got hub nuts. I carry one of those dogbone wrenches that riv seems to not have any more. On Monday, March 11, 2013 11:45:33 PM UTC-6, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group,I was wondering what QB/SO owners use to hold their rear wheel

[RBW] Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread Kai Vierstra
So, I've got a newish Schwalbe Supreme in the back that blew out yesterday. It's got a very clean looking fissure on the sidewall about a half inch long perpendicular to the tire bead. It was so clean I was wondering if it might be some sort of delamination/error but considering the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I used the standard steel QR that was on the Suzue hub. When had Rich build me a new rear wheel - rim failed - here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/4391039581/in/photostream/ - I went with a Phil Hub that has hex bolts. Both work fine. - Jim / cyclofiend.com On Monday, March

[RBW] Re: Fixed Bike in the Mountains?

2013-03-12 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I'm not sure if it is my inherent sloth, but over the last couple years, I've paused to flip to the flop side of my wheel less and less when I hit the trailhead. IME, Fixed on the trails is pretty awesome. Definitely forces a level of attention and detachment unlike most other types of

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I might try a gap-filling super glue like Zap-A-Gap. If you are through the casing, that would definitely be a problem. Almost sounds like someone took a blade to it. Delamination is unlikely to occur at a right angle to the bead - tire layers are wrapped back and around the bead - this vid

[RBW] Re: 1976 Raleigh Super Course Mk II Mixte - 19-1/2

2013-03-12 Thread Tonester
Just going from Riv's sizing guidelines: http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=41 If your PBH is 85c your seat height will need to be about 75c. A 19 1/2 in bike translates into about a 50c, which is pretty tiny. You'd need a lot of exposed seatpost (20c +) to start getting close to your

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
Thanks! I'll check them out. On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Sam Day samo...@gmail.com wrote: Rene, There are inverse levers available for smaller diameter bars, made by dia compe and sold by Velo orange. They will be compatible with the smaller bars, or the boscos . Also available are the

Re: [RBW] Re: London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Matthew J
Nice wool knit is optima riding attire. Depending on your destination, it can be a little casual. On cooler days I've gone to business meetings in a tweed sport coat and wool pants. Except for straightening my hair a bit I was ready to join the fray as soon as I stepped off the bike. On

[RBW] Re: 1976 Raleigh Super Course Mk II Mixte - 19-1/2

2013-03-12 Thread Joe K
Pity you don't want a Super Course in 23 1/2. I have such a frame that I'm having to get rid of. Emerald green, even! (A repaint.) I don't know exact vintage, but early 70s, I'm pretty sure. I rode it forever and found it comfortable, but my newer Rivendell is about 62 and now I wonder how I

[RBW] Re: Good Connecticut wheel builder?

2013-03-12 Thread Mattt
Tony at Longleaf is a good wheel builder. He built my current wheelset and I am happy with it. He is in Troy, NH about 2.5 hours from you. http://www.longleafbicycles.com/ Matt On Monday, March 11, 2013 9:09:02 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote: Can anyone out there recommend a good wheelbuilder in

[RBW] Re: 1976 Raleigh Super Course Mk II Mixte - 19-1/2

2013-03-12 Thread kps
thanks for the responses, folks. i think i just need to find someone to buy the frame, as i agree it's too small. if only someone who has a 21-1/2 super course would trade me for this one. :) the 23-1/2 Raleigh mixte i owned was definitely too big. it felt even bigger than a regular

[RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
Any experience comparing both? VOs seem to be about half the price. Also, polished alloy vs. chromoly? I recall having read somewhere that cromoly bars, although a bit heavier, will last longer and be safer than aluminum handlebars. Also wondering how the aluminum Bosco compares with the Chromoly

[RBW] London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Aaron Young
I'm in the market for a nice tweed sport coat for on and off the bike. Any suggestions? Aaron Y Vancouver, WA On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Matthew J wrote: On cooler days I've gone to business meetings in a tweed sport coat and wool pants. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Our Goodwills seem always to have several decent quality tweed jackets on the rack. I've owned several very nice ones; my current one is a wonderful, old Scottish-woven-and-dyed, 3-button tweed box-cut batch made, probably no later than the 1970s, for a high end men's shop. It has a detachable

Re: [RBW] Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Kai: if the blowout was due to tire defect and not to user-supplied damage, I'd check with Schwalbe or their distributor about a warranty replacement. I got a new pair of Kojaks when I discovered that those I'd bought second hand had (this is weird but it's true) untold excesses of bead wire that

[RBW] “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Eric Norris
Thought this might be of interest to some on this list. I'm not an expert--or even an amateur--on the paleo living topic, but this article makes some interesting points. http://www.salon.com/2013/03/10/paleofantasy_stone_age_delusions/ --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com

[RBW] 66cm Orange Rambouillet $1300 + shipping

2013-03-12 Thread Ryan Ray
I'm selling my 66cm orange Rambouillet for $1300 plus shipping. I plan on rolling it to recycled cycles where they will take it apart and box it up for $45 then ship it at cost. Some photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrray/ 66 c to t Orange All parts less than 2 years old other

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread William
Half an inch is pretty big. If that happened to me on the road I'd boot it with a dollar bill to try and limp home, but I'd replace the tire if I ever planned on riding that bike farther away from home than I wanted to walk. When you say perpendicular to the bead, do you really mean

Re: [RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread Dan McNamara
Here the the original VO announcement for the Left Bank. http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-french-style-handlebars.html The VO bars I have used have been nice. I don't like the finish as much as the Nitto dull bright but I used tape or leather grips on them so who cares. Dan On

[RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Based on the reviews I've read, the author appears to have incredibly poor logic and reason. For vibrant discussion see: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/huaraches/n8Ap2wV-iNI With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 5:55:21 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: Thought this might be of

Re: [RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Eric Norris
Wow. (Mentally flicking bits of mud off my computer.) --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Mar 12, 2013, at 5:14 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Based on the reviews I've read, the author appears to have incredibly poor logic and

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread Eric Platt
I've had luck with just about any vintage skewer that is threated down to 120mm. They seem to have more serration that works well for my SimpleOne. But if I get the extra time, might put a newer axle on my Surly rear hub and go nutty. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 2:41 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Jim Mather
On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Based on the reviews I've read, the author appears to have incredibly poor logic and reason. For vibrant discussion see: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/huaraches/n8Ap2wV-iNI Those reviews are from people

Re: [RBW] London Mayor makes Grantesque statement when announcing new cycling infrastructure push

2013-03-12 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Oh, I realize a Bowler doesn't make a very practical riding hat (unless of course the Giro or Bell folks are dreaming up a Bowler-style helmet)... but it does rather make up for it in pure style. I picked up a nice tweed cap at Muckross House in Killarney, Ireland... it makes a fine riding

[RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I haven't read Zuk's book, but this article seems to be focused on Zuk's refutations of various common conceptions and misconceptions of paleo peoples' lifestyles, from an evolutionary or anthropological perspective. I often think that the paleo adjective does more harm than good because it

[RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread William
Very very few people have gotten fat by eating too much raw spinach. :) On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:13:08 PM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I haven't read Zuk's book, but this article seems to be focused on Zuk's refutations of various common conceptions and misconceptions of

[RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Tom Harrop
Yeah. The presentation of health issues in the media suffers greatly from dumbing down and miscommunication, among other things. I looked at that Salon article and there are points that I don't believe an evolutionary biologist would have made in such an unqualified way, which suggests to me

Re: [RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread René Sterental
Nice to know they are also made by Nitto. On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Here the the original VO announcement for the Left Bank. http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-french-style-handlebars.html The VO bars I have used have been nice. I

Re: [RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
By the way, Nitto makes the Grand Bois line of bars; and at least for the Maes Parallels, the finish is exceptionally good, quite a bit better than that of the Noodles, for example -- quite literally the best finish I've seen. (Better be, for $90.) On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Dan McNamara

[RBW] Re: Good Connecticut wheel builder?

2013-03-12 Thread Edwin W
I always had a good experience with Devil's Gear in New Haven, but don't know about wheel building specifically. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

Re: [RBW] “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Wow, I thought we'd bludgeoned this one to death! Guess not. Having said that, I'll jump in. I've read (casually -- came across them more or less by accident) recent opinions that it is refined sugars in particular that are harmful. Here, for example (the blogger is a retired British MD who more

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Schwalbe has a nice little warranty form you can fill out online. I bet they'll replace it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The book review in question didn't really attempt to dispute the healthfulness (or lack thereof) of so called paleo diets, but more questioned whether popular beliefs about our paleo ancestors' lifestyles are accurate. I always liked the Taubes quote to the effect of: if you're fat, it's

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-12 Thread charlie
My Simple One came with nuts on the wheel set and I purchased a short 4 ratcheting box/open end wrench..this works great for the axle nuts as the box end encloses the nut reducing wear and the ratchet makes loosening/tightening easier. The open end works as a pedal wrench. Its a great

Re: [RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread Dan McNamara
My left bank bars from a few years back were not stamped nitto but they are nitto made. Quality was good but not finished as well as the nitto branded stuff or the grand bois bars. But that finish is part of the cost. On Mar 12, 2013, at 6:51 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Hi from Kai, Hillborne roller and web enthusiast

2013-03-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'm going to steal that one from you bikescapades. What a great word. Welcome! On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 11:34:54 AM UTC-7, Kai Vierstra wrote: Here's my bike- http://kaivierstra.blogspot.com/2013/02/bik.html (and web log) I'm an artist and educator living in and commuting from Brooklyn,

[RBW] Doing the whole series?

2013-03-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
Being my first year doing rando events( 2nd year riding in club rides) my general plan was to take a couple of years to build up to the longer rides. My plan this year was to only do last weekend's 300k and maybe a handful of 200k later in the year. But after taking to a Jenny Oh during last

Re: [RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread oldmangabe
VO bars were originally made by Nitto. For the past few years VO bars have been made by another company, and not in Japan. VO bars are still very nice bars from my experience. Nitto does make the Grand Bois bars and stems. Gabe On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 7:59:56 PM UTC-7, danmc wrote:

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread dougP
I've used Marathon Supremes for about 5 years now never had anything like that. I beat them up on sharp rocks, gravel, etc., off road kinda like being able to blast thru junk on road. I get around 1 flat per year (+/- 6,000 miles). Sounds like a defect to me, especially given the age of

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread LF
I've run tires with boots on many bikes, some (speedblends) for quite a while. I like to use a piece of flexible plastic, cut from a plastic milk bottle, for a boot. I've used superglue on the tear in the sidewall, but it dries hard. Something more flexible would be better. I got a small gash

[RBW] Re: VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread BSWP
The V.O. wares just don't sit right with me. Not so much any small particular element all on its own, but rather the sum total of the pitch, the obscure sourcing, the look of the hardware. I might well be the only one who feels that way. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message

[RBW] Portland Visit 4/14 Mixed Terrain Ride?

2013-03-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
So the ladyfriend and I are planning on going up to Portland for a couple of days. She gave me the okay for a couple of hours of riding for that Saturday. 4ish hours I think she says something about being at the airport to catch our flight... But no matter! I get the opportunity of riding with

Re: [RBW] “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Tim McNamara
Why do I care what Grant eats (which, BTW, from the photos I've seen recently seems to be working just fine for him. He looks fit and happy)? Challenging religions always pisses people off and never brings them together, whether it's the Temple of Steel is Real, the Church of Gram

Re: [RBW] Re: Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

2013-03-12 Thread dougP
Another consideration may be chain length. Sheldon has a procedure for optimizing chain length. I followed it a time or two but it only required taking out a link or 2, so I went back to just installing them as-is out of the packaging. Thinking back on it, I can't recall a chain suck event

Re: [RBW] “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Manuel Acosta
I like to eat and ride bikes. To each their own I guess. On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:58:34 PM UTC-7, Tim McNamara wrote: Why do I care what Grant eats (which, BTW, from the photos I've seen recently seems to be working just fine for him. He looks fit and happy)? Challenging religions

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Supreme sidewall blowout, repairable?

2013-03-12 Thread Michael
I would buy new, and use that until the warranty replacement comes, and then you have a new set. Keep the good old tire for a replacement if you ever need it. Your safety is worth the $$ for the new tire, and the wait for the warranty replacement. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Portland Visit 4/14 Mixed Terrain Ride?

2013-03-12 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Saturday 4/13 or Sunday 4/14? I'm in either way. Where do you need to be at the end of the ride? That might give a better idea what direction to head. --A On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:55:13 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: So the ladyfriend and I are planning on going up to Portland for a

Re: [RBW] Thanks Keven Rivendell

2013-03-12 Thread cyclotourist
A great day indeed! On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 9:57 PM, Old Oly bill.liec...@gmail.com wrote: Today my son and I stopped by the Rivendell shop and borrowed a Hunqapillar for him to ride. Keven was more than accomodating and in short order we were off to Shell Ridge on a glorious 75 degree day

Re: [RBW] “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread Abcyclehank
I like to ride bikes and eat. I guess to each their own. Ride long, ride short -just ride. Eat lots, eat little-just eat what tastes right/good to you. Life is too short to not enjoy both of these great pleasures. Homework tonight- Just Read. Thanks to all fellow teachers and learners. -- You

[RBW] Re: Doing the whole series?

2013-03-12 Thread Mike
Dude, just do the series. If you did a 300k and feel good then you'll be able to do a full series. the 400k is can get a little rough towards the end because it can be an exceptionally long ride. Should you have an unpleasant 400k don't let that discourage you from doing a 600k. The 600k,

[RBW] Re: “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions - Is Grant Eating the Wrong Stuff?

2013-03-12 Thread grant
Whatever works for (anybody) is the right thing. A good way to test is to have a complete blood and lipid test (testing for Type A and B LDL, or else it does't tell you anything), and include A1C in there, too. Do that now (for instance) to see how your diet is working, and then go super low

[RBW] Re: Portland Visit 4/14 Mixed Terrain Ride?

2013-03-12 Thread Mike
I'm tentatively scheduled to work that day but may try to get it off in order to do this ride. Manny, if you've got 4hrs to do a ride, I'd suggest something that incorporates Forest Park and the West Hills, maybe some variation of the ride we did on New Year's Day. Or maybe Forest Park with a