Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

I plan on it and live near Eatonville Wa. I'd like to camp but my Hillborne isn't set up to carry a sleeping bag, tent and extras. I do have a Big Agnes tent and a summer weight mummy bag but don't think I'd fit into it these days..the bag anyway. On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:18:18 PM UTC-7, s

[RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

Around 7:30 am, I imagine. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email t

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

I am glad my shop days were over before the wild open market of the internet set in. We mostly had to worry about product subverting our market area commitment via dealer agreements and "promises" of protected regions; if we piped product into another dealer's area through some non-listed locat

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

On Mon, 2013-05-20 at 20:17 -0700, cyclotourist wrote: > Hooray for Rivendell for carrying this great MUSA product. I've moved > from Nitto to King Iris cages on all my bikes over the last few years > and absolutely love them! > Great for third bottle, under the downtube use, but for me just abou

[RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

Patrick, I find this thread a little scary! Since I retired, and stopped commuting into Burlington, I almost never get flats. Did have one on the tandem this week though. I am planning on attending a conference in Santa Fe next pril and was hoping to go to Albuquerque before hand and do some

Re: [RBW] Re: Stan's to Paris-Roubaixs on Ram

You learn to live with them and of course that requires some compromise or another. Mine is to fix a lot of flats; others prefer protected tire systems -- "systems" intentionally, since some involve two casings, some thorn-proof tubes + one or more of liners, sealant, and belted tires. The internal

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

Practice, Steve, practice. What, do you expect everything to be easy?! Seriously, I have no problem. But then, I'm very talented. Patrick "Serious?" Moore On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 4:54 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > Great for third bottle, under the downtube use, but for me just about > impossi

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

Nothing wrong with treating that "under downtube" cage as storage for an extra water bottle which is then swapped with one of the more convenient empties at the next pit stop. The under downtube cage is also great for non-hydration use—such as first aid kit, etc. I usually use it for a multi-bik

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

Huh. My first aid kit is pine needle dust or fresh smoked pipe ash, spit, swiss army knife, and a bandana. Anything more serious than that and I need an ER anyway. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:46:52 AM UTC-6, bobish wrote: > > Nothing wrong with treating that "under do

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

Squinting, I can read "QR Knob". So that's what it is. I'll have to fiddle with it to see if I can get it to work. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Johan Larsson wrote: > > Should be the image in question. > > -- > You received this message bec

[RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

With an excellent Toy Dolls accompaniment to the "how it's made" video. Blast from the past for many of us children of the 80s On Monday, May 20, 2013 6:08:56 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > Finally a nice wire cage that keeps bottles from falling out the side. > Nitto-esque bottle cages at RBW on

[RBW] Re: Portland Country Ride

Very nice. On Monday, May 20, 2013 4:32:53 PM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote: > > Hey all, > > A buddy is getting married this summer so for a bachelor's party we did a > S36O to Vernonia for karaoke. The last time I did that ride was 9 or 10 > years ago. Then the Banks-Vernonia trail wa

[RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

I want to offer a bit of detail about what this year's country bike rally participants can expect. We will be following the general course, if not the exact route, of the Almanzo 100, over two days of riding. Almanzo cue sheets, last I checked, were available for download. The Almanzo course i

[RBW] Re: Portland Country Ride

Thanks. Written report and map here: Trails, backroads and the charms of Vernonia Cheers. On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:05:05 AM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > Very nice. > > On Monday, May 20, 2013 4:

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

It looks like "QR" knob thingy works in conjunction with the reach adjustment screw. The farther in that screw is the more slack you get in the housing by turning the red knob. The knob is awkward to turn and I'd guess is probably more trouble than it's worth for such a small amount of travel. I

[RBW] First Aid Kits

So i have to admit that i'm generally a no-plans, take it as you go rider. But this past weekend i was caught out on the trail and had a bad spill that left my face covered in blood, an open cut that would not stop bleeding and unprepared to deal with it. If it were not for the wad of napkin

[RBW] Re: First Aid Kits

As I mentioned in a previous thread, I carry a very minimal kit, and use everything "in" it for others things. Here's what I carry/use (which presumes more woodland, backroad riding) -- blood clotting agent/disinfectant: pine needle dust or freshly smoked pipe ash. Combine with spit, place on w

RE: [RBW] First Aid Kits

The Brave Soldier Crash Pack: http://www.bravesoldier.com/crash-paks/ Small, easily fits in a saddlebag and has mostly everything you need for non-emergent problems. Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @sy

[RBW] Re: First Aid Kits

A week or so ago, I was out for a jaunt on the local greenbelt, enroute home... most of the people on the path, I'd seen earlier on my way out, and was passing 'em all in reverse-order.Came upon a mother and her two kids who were at the end of one of the longer bridge-spans along the path.

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Seattle checking in, Brian. I've got my own ride, but thanks. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: First Aid Kits

Great assortment of first aid kits at REI; different sizes, brands and costs. On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:40:05 AM UTC-7, Minh wrote: > > So i have to admit that i'm generally a no-plans, take it as you go > rider. But this past weekend i was caught out on the trail and had a bad > spill that

[RBW] Re: What is the Rivish upgrade from Synergy rims?

Based on the variety of answers, a good question might be, what, in your instance, constitutes an upgrade? Weight, strength, finish? Kind of reminds me of Keith Bontrager's famous statement about bike parts--"strong, light, cheap--choose two." On Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:47:09 PM UTC-4, Mich

[RBW] Riv in the Wild: Hillborne at the Assault on Mt. Mitchell/Assault on Marion

Somewhere, mixed in the madness of this this pack of 1,000+ blinged out carbon frames and time obsessed riders was a Sam Hillborne. I saw it there last year, too. Way to show up! http://www.flickr.com/photos/surlybvisits/8772912820/ Kristy -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

So you actually have these levers and use them, and still can't see what the knobs do, if anything? Johan, Sweden On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:43:13 AM UTC+2, Patrick Moore wrote: > > They don't work like that for me. > > On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Philip Williamson > > > wrote: > >> Are t

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Just note that the red will only last for a year or so of riding. After a while, the Brooks color saddles fade back to natural brown leather. On Friday, May 10, 2013 4:43:09 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > Hi, All! > > I'm Leah, and I'm happy to have discovered you! > > In November I managed to

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:04:33 AM UTC-4, Homer Sapiens wrote: > > Just note that the red will only last for a year or so of riding. After a > while, the Brooks color saddles fade back to natural brown leather. > But, you can re-dye one as needed. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Really? I didn't think that was part of the deal!!! Are you sure? What color brown will it be? I love my honey B68, but I don't care for the antique brown. I would not be happy if my red Brooks ends up looking that way! Is this only with red or with the other limited edition colors too? -- You

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

And how does one re-dye? It doesn't sound like anything I'd love to do... -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

And how does one re-dye? It doesn't sound like anything I'd love to do... -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

Exactly. Patrick Moore iPhone On May 20, 2013, at 11:42 PM, Johan Larsson wrote: > So you actually have these levers and use them, and still can't see what the > knobs do, if anything? > > Johan, > Sweden > > On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:43:13 AM UTC+2, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> They don't w

Re: [RBW] 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

On Tue, 2013-05-21 at 15:38 -0500, Tim Gavin wrote: > Is it possible to swap 650B and 700C wheels (and compatible brakes) on > a bike with minimal adjustment? > 622 - 584 / 2 (the difference in reach required) is probably beyond the range of "minimal adjustment" but if you are asking can this be

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

On Tue, 2013-05-21 at 14:43 -0600, Bertin753 wrote: > Exactly. Time to break out the Dremel... > > Patrick Moore > iPhone > > On May 20, 2013, at 11:42 PM, Johan Larsson > wrote: > > > > So you actually have these levers and use them, and still can't see > > what the knobs do, if anything?

[RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

You can use any freewheel you want, and the rear derailleur , as long as it's within it's total capacity(which can usually be stretched) will work just fine. Minor hi/lo screw adjustments but that's easy. As far 8 and even 9 speed freewheels, yes, they are still on the market. Sunrace and DNP

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the Rivish upgrade from Synergy rims?

maybe from a cross section profile, but the Dyad is a stronger rim than the Synergy. It's more like the Atlas in function. ~mike On Sunday, May 19, 2013 8:42:37 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: > > The Atlas is like a beefed-up Synergy; the A23 is like a lighter Dyad. > > I haven't had any problems fro

[RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

Your Racing T derailer was designed to work with cogs up to 29 teeth (will probably work with 30) and at least 9 speeds, so as long as you're within that range any 7/8/9 freewheel or cassette will work. If you're running 7-speed Shimano index shifting, you'll get away with a new 7 freewheel with

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34156114@N05/8395437401/ Haven't tried it myself; I happen to prefer the antique brown and have gone out of the way to get 'em at times; the honey will eventually darken to something like the antique brown, given enough time in the saddle... (I don't know what wil

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the Rivish upgrade from Synergy rims?

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 5:42:51 PM UTC-4, Mike Schiller wrote: > > maybe from a cross section profile, but the Dyad is a stronger rim than > the Synergy. It's more like the Atlas in function. Oh, I agree... I'm running 700c Dyads, and wish the 650b ones were still available.My first 650b

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the Rivish upgrade from Synergy rims?

If I were up-grading, I would begin with tires. Choose lighter & more supple. That rules out cheaper but not necessarily more flat resistant. Next I would look at hubs, unless I had a really substandard rim. If you listen to experienced wheel builders they all rate Mavic and Velocity rims hi

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road 23 (here)

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Worried, I spoke to Bill from Wallbike. He says that the old Brooks colored saddles were a black or brown saddle topped with a different color. The abrasion on the saddle made the true color show through almost immediately. Brooks has changed the way these saddles are made over the past few year

[RBW] Re: Freedom of the Bicycle

Deacon, Thanks for a most memorable thread. The bicycle is magical and for me close to flying It rejuvenates both mind, body & spirit. ~Hugh On Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:22:01 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Today is a "hard" brain day. Yet I was able to hop on the bike and slowly > peddle my

Re: [RBW] Re: Freedom of the Bicycle

Patrick, Great poem! Interestingly I was reminiscing about my life with and on a bicycle. I was taught by a neighbor a small Japanese girl named Janine it was this huge black bike and I would ride it and crash into a neighbors garage door, later I recall becoming accomplished and loving the rid

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

I had a green B17 that lasted fine. I think you'll be ok :-) Cheers, David On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Worried, I spoke to Bill from Wallbike. He says that the old Brooks > colored saddles were a black or brown saddle topped with a different color. > The abrasion on the

[RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

with the reach adjuster screws flush you get about 3 mm of slack in the housing. The pair I got takes a little jiggling to get it un slacked. I havent installed them yet but can see how the qr works. Untill i screwed the reach adjusters in there was no visible difference i On Tuesday, May 21, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

My green one is 9 and fine. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: First Aid Kits

I have a small kit I carry on all of my bikes. Some antiseptic wipes, a couple of band-aids, an adhesive patch, some aspirin, and a mini swiss army knife with tweezers. I've has some pretty big gouges from bushes on dirt rides. Most of the time I don't even notice it until I get home and there

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Wouldn't mind picking one person up as I have a tiny Suzuki Swift similar to aGeo Metro but I have a two bike, bike rack.so my bike and one other. On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:05:34 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Yea from Centrailia to Randle is 76 miles one way so I'd want to make one trip . :-/ On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:05:34 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road > 23 > (here)

[RBW] Re: Riv in the Wild: Hillborne at the Assault on Mt. Mitchell/Assault on Marion

Nice shot! Is it some one on the list? I'm not liking the new Flickr, though. jim m wc ca On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:14:49 AM UTC-7, kmcmoobud wrote: > > Somewhere, mixed in the madness of this this pack of 1,000+ blinged out > carbon frames and time obsessed riders was a Sam Hillborne. I sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

Ready and willing. Brian Hanson On May 21, 2013, at 4:05 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think our best bet is to meet/camp at the North Fork CG off of FS Road 23 > (here). > > It looks like the CG is wide open. I'd be happy to make a reservation (I can > look into th