[RBW] Re: Child seat

2013-07-31 Thread LeahFoy
How old is he? My four year old rides this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daytondogg/8518339787/ -- 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: WTB: Pletscher Two Leg Stand

2013-07-31 Thread hsmitham
Yep I got one newesh and I'm ready to part with it. Contact me off list. ~Hugh -- 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: So.Cal vs No.Cal Rivendell Rumble Recap

2013-07-31 Thread hsmitham
Yeah always good to have one. I've been carrying a Kryptonite cable lock but just got the Abus cable one Riv recommends. +1 what Doug said always good to carry one, what's a little extra weight to help you sleep better while camping. I also never leave my Hilsen for long even when locked as

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread hsmitham
Wow! I dig the idea of Purple; while on the SoCal VS. NorCal Rumble we talked about paint colors and Evan and I agreed purple is a great color or a deep cherry that looks almost black but when the sun hits it you see the color. Here are my black submissions: This one is the bomb!

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread hsmitham
That's one bitching looking Trucker. ~Hugh -- 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

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread Matt Beebe
He sent my samples back unharmed, so yeah I think your shirt will be fine! Just send him an envelope with your return address on it. Also, you'll probably talk to him on the phone in the meantime, so just let him know your shirt is important to you. Matt On Tuesday, July 30, 2013

[RBW] Re: Child seat

2013-07-31 Thread Michael Hechmer
He will be 3 in Oct. He might be ready for a tag along next year. How hard is it to move one of those between bikes? He lives 40 miles away and his parents have limited stooge space. I wonder if my daughter and I could share one? My son, in El Cerrito, has a one year old daughter and he

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread Matt Beebe
Just wanted to add that another option is to use a Pantone color, Joe Bell will let you do that too.So if you can find one that matches your shirt could go that route. Matt On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:09:01 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:52:27 PM UTC-5, Matt

Re: [RBW] Re: Child seat

2013-07-31 Thread Eric Daume
Most tag a longs mount to the seat post, so they aren't too hard to take on and off (the Burly Picolo has a dedicated rear rack). When I used a seat post style, I just had a dedicated seatpost/saddle combo hooked all the time to the trail a bike, so I just swapped posts to get going. I put my

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Ron Mc
I've never met a mean guy in a bike shop. Mostly passionate people, some jaded people who've heard it all before. This works for me and it should work for you, too, is a natural attitude. I think the comfort aspect that is so important to us, um, older guys really is lost in bike shops and

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Ron Mc
my sister and BIL have new bikes from REI. Her power is not falling off. On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:50:30 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: I've never met a mean guy in a bike shop. Mostly passionate people, some jaded people who've heard it all before. This works for me and it should work

[RBW] Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
All Cross-checks in all sizes come out of the box with 300 mm steerers. With a 62 cm frame, there is nothing to cut off because the head tube is long enough to allow a stem and maybe an inch or two of spacers. The old Surly warranty stipulated that stem plus spacers shouldn't exceed 100 mm, but

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Matt Beebe
Buying a Surly using the Riv sizing guideline apples-to-apples is quite likely to result in a bike that's on the too-big side. I could see that if you aimed for a fistful of seatpost on a Karate-Monkey, you'd end up with a bike that is too big.But it seems the Cross-check and LHT have

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread Liesl
On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 8:00:42 PM UTC-5, EricP wrote: Plus, it will be an asset if you decide to stealth camp around town. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN Oh dear! I'll need stealth green for camping near the river... but if I get black, I can camp right in the middle of a black-top street! ;)

[RBW] Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Liesl
Do you think we could do it? Plan it out far enough ahead of time (like a year), figure out a place that people from far way and not the whole summer to ride can get to by plane or train or car and figure out how to get their bikes there...a place with good riding country...an organizing group

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
I love it, but until God decides to heal my bludgeoned brain could never attend it save in spirit. Sounds like a blast though! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 8:40:24 AM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: Do you think we could do it? Plan it out far enough ahead of time (like a year),

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Liesl
But Deacon, you're one of the people I want to meet! We'll just have to figure out another way. -- 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] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Christopher Chen
Colorado is a fine place to visit. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: But Deacon, you're one of the people I want to meet! We'll just have to figure out another way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread bobish
Jim, thanks for your most excellent info. To bike shops I'd say, leave the steerer uncut, place stem in midrange area with spacers above and below, and put up a sign saying the steerer will be cut/tailored to the buyer after purchase. If you don't want to do that for the carbon boys, I

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread clayton
*Nitto M-12, mounted on the brake studs. Works great.* On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 11:21:29 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Clayton, how are the bottom stays of your front rack mounted? With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12:11:54 PM UTC-6, clayton wrote: Army Green. I too,

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Likewise, Liesl. Brain injury gets in the way of a lot of good things, though the gift in it is I get a lot of time for contemplation. The smaller the event, the more likely I can attend. If you or others find yourselves near Colorado Springs and want to see if a ride is possible, let me know.

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread clayton
I made it out of an army rucksack. I used an aluminum tube stiffener in a sleeve along the top of the bag to avoid a zillion top tube straps. It works great. A little ratty, but it's getting old. I think it will last as long as I do.beausage...good in bags, maybe not so much in people...

[RBW] Jenny's fixie FS

2013-07-31 Thread Joe Bernard
54cm, it's cool, buy it so I don't! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3967840421.html Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Zurich bike shop recos?

2013-07-31 Thread Sumehra
Nice! Guess that makes 3 of us :) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Reid
Hmmm. I also used to do motorcycle rallies, by brand. The biggest problem was: holding it in the Eastern one-third of the country always attracted the most people as the East generally is more densely populated, while having it in the wide-open more sparsely populated West cut down on

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Jim M.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11:38:58 AM UTC-7, Reid wrote: Could Riv do a mapping of where they know their bikes live? Give some idea of where the greatest concentrations of owners live? That would be only an estimate, of course. It's hard to make a rally in Someone created a Google map

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread David Craig
Wow, Jim, thanks for this information. I had never really thought about this since I always ride Surly's largest sizes. I checked out the Surly site and noted that for the LHT, all sizes of the 700c bikes have a 320 mm steer tube. I'm glad I didn't get a 64cm LHT thinking I would get

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Shaun Meehan
A friend of mine recently purchased a Long Haul Trucker from his LBS in Wisconsin after coming up and test riding both my LHT and my Ogre to decide which one he wanted to get. When the shop took delivery of the bike, my friend called me asking for my advice as to what height he should have his

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Brewster Fong
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 12:16:04 PM UTC-7, meehan...@gmail.com wrote: A friend of mine recently purchased a Long Haul Trucker from his LBS in Wisconsin after coming up and test riding both my LHT and my Ogre to decide which one he wanted to get. When the shop took delivery of the

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread William
On a related note I just bought a new frameset that came with a 400mm threadless steerer. He spec'd it super extra long to make it impossible for anyone to want it any longer, especially considering his XL is not that big, only a 60cm c-c. I cut about 90mm off mine (58 cm c-c framesize), and

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
What constitutes a fistful, and why does such an arbitrary dimension lead us around by the short hairs? Can't we go 2 cm either way and still have an approximate fistful? I would say that in general, with Long Haul Truckers and Cross-checks, go one size down from the Riv recommendation simply

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread David Craig
Jim +1 on your assessment for sizing Riv Atlantis and Surly LHT. My 62cm LHT fits similarly to the way my 64cm Atlantis did. Going to a 64cm LHT would also have me on a bike with a somewhat longer tt for the same bar height. I've got a short torso for my height and the extra reach would be

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Matt Beebe
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 4:12:22 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: What constitutes a fistful, and why does such an arbitrary dimension lead us around by the short hairs? Can't we go 2 cm either way and still have an approximate fistful? I would say that in general, with

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

2013-07-31 Thread Ryan
I have those Ciussi Elite aluminun cages w the plastic buttons. I think I want something more grown-up (restrained and tasteful). I never really warmed to the $50.00+ Nitto cages... totally an exception, not the rule for Nitto. If Nitto ever made a complete group ,I'd beg,borrow or steal to

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Ron Mc
a fistful is a the right ballpark to begin, then you dial in everything. Higher, lower, forward, back. It's amazing what a difference 1 or 2 degrees rotation can make on handlebar. On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 3:44:59 PM UTC-5, David Craig wrote: Jim +1 on your assessment for sizing Riv

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread David Craig
Matt: Also, Surly measures their Crosscheck and LHT frame sizes *exactly* the same way Rivendell measures theirs: Center-to-top (i.e., top of TT). My better half owns one of the early crosschecks which is sitting in our living room, and this is how it's measured/sized. From the Riv site:

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Matt Beebe
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 5:21:24 PM UTC-4, David Craig wrote: Matt: Also, Surly measures their Crosscheck and LHT frame sizes *exactly* the same way Rivendell measures theirs: Center-to-top (i.e., top of TT). My better half owns one of the early crosschecks which is sitting in

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread dougP
This sounds like a great idea, and a chance to meet new people (or old friends but in the flesh!) and see new country. Colorado in the summer...excellent biking, hiking, all sorts of stuff to do. And kinda-sorta in the center of the Lower 48. From experience, MN WI also have good places to

[RBW] Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-07-31 Thread SMP
Hello Bunch, I am contemplating a few upgrades to my bike, and one of these is the autumnhttp://www.gothamcargo.com/about-autumn/front basket/crate by Gotham Cargo http://gothamcargo.com. Here is a photo of my Riv http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/6320659498/in/set-72157626345789636(not

Re: [RBW] Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-07-31 Thread Peter Morgano
Well I would take the $90 with shipping , go to hardware store, get some wood and metal straps for 10 bucks, some paint for 10 more, some leather straps from the fine people at Rivendell for 10 more and you will have something way cooler. I am just a DIY kinda person. You know what I cant make

Re: [RBW] Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-07-31 Thread Joe Broach
SMP, The crates are gorgeous, but the rear attachment with flat stock to the fork crown does not look up to the task. If you go this route, I'd suggest picking up some of the Wald basket hardware that will attach the rear of the crate to your bars for stability. It also looks (like the Wald) like

[RBW] Re: WTB: Pletscher Two Leg Stand

2013-07-31 Thread Michael
I have an old one if above deal doesn't work out and you are still looking. Looks like gray metal. Not shiny. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I'd love to try it. Of course, the time/distance/whatnot will keep some from coming, but for whoever could do it, wow! You gonna set it up, List rules apply? :) On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Do you think we could do it? Plan it out far enough ahead of time (like

Re: [RBW] Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-07-31 Thread SMP
@Peter - thanks for the tips. I am not so handy, and I live in Zurich, the most expensive city in the world ... so multiply all of those figures by 2.5 and you'll be back at almost 90, shipped ;) @Joe - Thanks for the info. I think I have some Wald basket hardware lying around, but I have

[RBW] Re: For Sale; 50cm Rivendell Glorius; Excellent, Nearly New Condition; $2500 Complete + $80 shipping conus

2013-07-31 Thread William
OMFG!! (as the kids like to say) It's a tentacular hen's tooth! (as none of the kids say) On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 3:21:06 PM UTC-7, Mayfly wrote: We are reluctantly selling our 50 cm Glorius, purchased new from and built by Rivendell, ridden about 300 miles total. Periwinkle Blue. Here

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

2013-07-31 Thread Ron Mc
I'd already outfitted my bikes with V-O Moderniste, but the King cage is a good deal. Ryan, your bike is gorgeous - what is your saddle? On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 4:08:18 PM UTC-5, Ryan wrote: I have those Ciussi Elite aluminun cages w the plastic buttons. I think I want something more

Re: [RBW] Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-07-31 Thread Peter Morgano
Ah, even more expensive than NYC I hear. I would use the basket with a rack if you don't like the whole declaeur look. You will still have to get creative with attaching it though unless zip ties don't bother you. They do make them in fun colors On Jul 31, 2013 6:28 PM, SMP sume...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread Mike Schiller
gotta agree with Matt on this one.. the diagram on Surly's site is pretty clear. and while I'm at it... Seems to me Grant ought to say more about top tube length as part of the bike fit info. Especially with his sloping top tube models. For me I look at that 1st and seat tube length

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

2013-07-31 Thread KLA
I have a shiny black Yves, with cream accents (not the head tube though), and honey brooks (darkening) and metal fenders which is quite attractive, and easy to touch up. The bike obviously doesn't look like the kind of bike most people ride, but I think the black helps it blend in better.

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

2013-07-31 Thread Donald Lee
Is this King cage a good fit for the standard or insulated Klean Kanteen? -- 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: fs: Rivendell Rambouillet - 58cm blue

2013-07-31 Thread Eric Wolforth
Bump! I'm back from my recently cycling trips and this baby is still available! -- 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: Jenny's fixie FS

2013-07-31 Thread Donald Lee
OK, I couldn't resist. I picked it up. It's actually too small for my 84 pbh but my 9 year old will have a great bike in another couple years. -Donald- Oakland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Jenny's fixie FS

2013-07-31 Thread jenny klug
Thanks, Joe! You can buy it directly from RBW, too (price reduced): http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-073.htm Take care, guys! --jenny @ RBW On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:34:50 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: 54cm, it's cool, buy it so I don't!

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-07-31 Thread kmcmoobud
Doug, The tires are 26x1.6. I advocated for fatter tires to start with, but I lost that one! We'll be sure to post a review of the H-Bars after some longer rides. Weather permitting, the bike is going fishing this weekend so we'll get a chance to see how it handles the fire roads. Do you

Re: [RBW] So.Cal vs No.Cal Rivendell Rumble Recap

2013-07-31 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Wow! Looks like a great time was had by all. Will plan better on my half for the next one ( so that I can attend). Hugh, next time you are down south let me know and perhaps a ride will develop. On Wednesday, July 31, 2013, hsmitham wrote: Yeah always good to have one. I've been carrying a

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-07-31 Thread kmcmoobud
Thanks, Ian. I'm pretty happy with it! The brakes are Velo Orange Grand Cru Zestes. I had them on my Surly Cross Check for a year or so and just picked up a pair of used Pauls so I moved them to the Atlantis to save a few bucks, and I think they look better on the A. I've been out on several

[RBW] The Mini-Triangle is back!

2013-07-31 Thread William
I've been swapping one mini-triangle between bikes, checking every shop I go into for backstock, and never finding any. Today I emailed Jog-A-Lite to see what it would take to get them to make them again. Then I emailed Spencer at Riv and asked him what it would take to convince Riv to make

[RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread David Craig
Point taken, Matt. On the topic of tt's, I seem to recall reading in something from RBW that they list only the effective tt on the geometry charts. Is that true? If so, does it apply to the Atlantis as well as the bikes with more angle to the tt (Hilborne).? -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-07-31 Thread Joe Broach
Sorry, I missed the part about mounting to a front rack and understand wanting to keep the clamps off the bars. That dropout is spectacular. Lip free or die. Good luck! Best, joe broach portland, or On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 3:28 PM, SMP sume...@gmail.com wrote: @Peter - thanks for the tips. I

[RBW] Re: Jenny's fixie FS

2013-07-31 Thread jenny klug
awesome! Thanks, Don! --jenny @ RBW ps, if it makes you feel any better, my PBH is 86.5 and I was riding the heck out of that bike. I love that thing. I hope you guys enjoy it! On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:59:03 PM UTC-7, Donald Lee wrote: OK, I couldn't resist. I picked it up. It's

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

2013-07-31 Thread Christopher Chen
Yes, yes they are! http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9131448186/ The naming of the cage is interesting. The company is King Cage, or Andrews, and the cage is an Iris. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Donald Lee m...@donaldlee.net wrote: Is this King cage a good fit for the standard or

[RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-07-31 Thread hsmitham
SoCal Rivesters, I was thinking of a S240 for Friday the 23rd at San Mateo Campground near San Onofre State Beach. For those in the North we could meet at Doug P's home and ride the 30 miles to the site. Those in the South could either meet us at the Metro link station in Irvine and ride down

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-07-31 Thread Mike Schiller
I'd love to Hugh, but I'm on a backpacking trip that week. How about we do the Crystal Cove campground the next weekend. It's a primitive site so easy to get reservations. I'm all recovered from my crash, finally. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-07-31 Thread dougP
Hugh: Count me in! Great spot. And yes, plenty of free parking in front of my house. I'm a mile from the Tustin Metrolink station for those that want to train down this far ride to San Mateo. dougP On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 5:12:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: SoCal Rivesters, I was

[RBW] Re: The Mini-Triangle is back!

2013-07-31 Thread dougP
Always get a few spares on these. The orange part fades over time but so slowly you don't notice until you see a new one. As William notes, they also make great gifts. The velcro fastener works with a lot of seat bags so even minimalists can find a way to attach. dougP On Wednesday, July

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-07-31 Thread hsmitham
Ok I booked it cause I was afraid it would be gone! So I'm all the way in. Mike sorry you can't but this was short notice so I sort of expected this would happen with some. Anyway we can work on another date. Also I think it would great if we could all meet @ Doug's or the Metro Link station.

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

2013-07-31 Thread cyclotourist
Heart shaped cage. On 7/31/13, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Yes, yes they are! http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9131448186/ The naming of the cage is interesting. The company is King Cage, or Andrews, and the cage is an Iris. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 3:56 PM, Donald Lee

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

2013-07-31 Thread David Hays
Also can hold a coffee thermos preferably with a little tape. I do like the finish of the stainless. A just a little rough. David http://www.flickr.com/photos/71834221@N00/9412939186/in/set-72157633319840872 On Jul 31, 2013, at 7:57 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Yes, yes they

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread bo richardson
Bellingham is on the Washington Canada border and has great food and salmon to barbeque in the summer. We have world class wine and micro brew beers although that pleasure is denied me these days. the riding here is beyond belief people who wanted to stay longer than a weekend could hit the

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Anne Paulson
I can't say Bellingham is centrally located. But that area would make a great location for a Riv jamboree. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 6:20 PM, bo richardson borus...@gmail.com wrote: Bellingham is on the Washington Canada border and has great food and salmon to barbeque in the summer. We have

[RBW] Re: Jenny's fixie FS

2013-07-31 Thread Joe Bernard
Phew, my wallet is safe! Unless Grant keeps dropping the price on Mark's BOM San Marcos... ;) On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 4:40:38 PM UTC-7, jenny klug wrote: awesome! Thanks, Don! --jenny @ RBW ps, if it makes you feel any better, my PBH is 86.5 and I was riding the heck out of that

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Peter Morgano
It's pretty obvious this will be a west coast thing. Weather and lower density of Riv owners here out east pretty much dictates it. One year I will feel well enough for riv rally east though. You west coasters have it good! On Jul 31, 2013 9:28 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: I

[RBW] Re: The Mini-Triangle is back!

2013-07-31 Thread Edwin W
Great!! I was so disappointed when Riv stopped carrying them that I called Jog a lite who said they were not making them anymore. I was out at RBW a few weeks ago and thought I was so lucky to pick a couple out of the garage sale corner!! Quality products is what Riv carries! -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Jim M.
How about a Riv tour down the Great Divide bike route? Mixed terrain, self-supported, and a rider could choose a particular part or the whole route. just thinkin' jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
If it's in the summer I'm in. Lets pick a date for this 2014 Jamboree I say July 12-13 2014 Usually a quite week after the July 4. Let's make it happen! -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread hsmitham
Liesl, I think it's a brilliant idea! I for one would love to meet other Riv riders. I really, really, like the Bellingham notion as it would meet my desire to go to PDX then up to the rally! The added benifit is that my wife has family in Bellingham so I could sell her on that aspect of the

[RBW] FS: Kalloy Seatpost, Rivendell Hat, VO Bottom Bracket, Dia Compe Downtube Shifters

2013-07-31 Thread Johnny Alien
I have the following items for sale: 1. Brand new in the factory bag 27.2 Kalloy Laprade silver seatpost. $15 shipped 2. Brand new/never worn midnight blue Rivendell Cap. $15 shipped http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ac3-midblue.htm 3. VO Bottom Bracket. Used for approximately 300 miles

Re: [RBW] FS: Kalloy Seatpost, Rivendell Hat, VO Bottom Bracket, Dia Compe Downtube Shifters

2013-07-31 Thread Dan McNamara
Hi Johnny. I'll take the shifters if they are still around. And the cap. Dan On Jul 31, 2013, at 8:00 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I have the following items for sale: 1. Brand new in the factory bag 27.2 Kalloy Laprade silver seatpost. $15 shipped 2. Brand

Re: [RBW] FS: Kalloy Seatpost, Rivendell Hat, VO Bottom Bracket, Dia Compe Downtube Shifters

2013-07-31 Thread Dan McNamara
Sent the $. Dan McNamara 41 Bryn Mawr Dr San Rafael, CA 94901 Thanks! On Jul 31, 2013, at 8:00 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I have the following items for sale: 1. Brand new in the factory bag 27.2 Kalloy Laprade silver seatpost. $15 shipped 2. Brand new/never

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-07-31 Thread dougP
International Rivendell riders also invited! I can think of 3 guys in Chiang Mai, Thailand, that would be welcome, and I'll bet there are some others scattered around. dougP On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 7:54:20 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Liesl, I think it's a brilliant idea! I for one

[RBW] Re: Jenny's fixie FS

2013-07-31 Thread Philip Williamson
I built a bike for my 10 year old, and ended up riding it like crazy. 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] Re: Jenny's fixie FS

2013-07-31 Thread Philip Williamson
I built a bike for my 10 year old, and ended up riding it like crazy. 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] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

2013-07-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
You are formally invited to... Bike Birthday Campout When: Aug 17-18 Where: Two Rock Campgrounds at Lake Chabot Regional Park Meet: San Leandro Bart 12ish How: Saturday: Easy bike camping trip starting from San Leandro cutting through Lake Chabot to Two Rock Campgrounds

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread cyclotourist
Query: Why do most manufacturers use the C-T measurement, when the top is sorta' ambiguous? Seems like C-C is a more consistent measurement, and the way top tubes are measured as well. Juster wondering. On 7/31/13, David Craig neritic.mari...@gmail.com wrote: Point taken, Matt. On the topic of

[RBW] s240 Mt Tam (Paging Mike Allen)

2013-07-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
During the Rumble Mike and I talked about doing an overnighter up Mt.Tam. I'm pretty sure theres campsites up there. I think we picked the date of Aug 5. Hopefully Mike sees this and confirms. Hope ya'll can make it. -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-07-31 Thread cyclotourist
A tentative Yes. Thanks for putting this together! If you're going to be @ San Mateo, you absolutely HAVE to ride the No Tools trail on the San Clemente Singletrack. It parallels Christianitos Rd and doesn't have any real climbs. Just up and downs and all arounds.

[RBW] Re: s240 Mt Tam (Paging Mike Allen)

2013-07-31 Thread BSWP
This coming Monday night? Are you thinking totally legit or just semi-legit camping? - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:41:50 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: During the Rumble Mike and I talked about doing an overnighter up Mt.Tam. I'm pretty sure theres campsites up there. I

[RBW] Re: s240 Mt Tam (Paging Mike Allen)

2013-07-31 Thread William
What, Juniper? I was looking for something to do when the BART strike strands me at the office. Can I come? On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:41:50 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: During the Rumble Mike and I talked about doing an overnighter up Mt.Tam. I'm pretty sure theres campsites up

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-07-31 Thread James Warren
For that matter, in the industry in general why are so few TT upslope angles included in geometry info? With Rivs, for example, it's important to know that some models slope about 2 degrees, while others slope 6 degrees. The 6 degree ones shoot those bars up about 4 extra centimeters relative

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-07-31 Thread James Warren
Thanks Hugh. It sounds cool, but I'm assuming it will be too close to my return south after a long bay area trip. We also have a school inservice keeping me stuck in PV most of Friday. I'll let y'all know if I change my fortunes. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 31, 2013, at 5:12 PM, hsmitham

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread James Warren
For that matter, in the industry in general why are so few TT upslope angles included in geometry info? With Rivs, for example, it's important to know that some models slope about 2 degrees, while others slope 6 degrees. The 6 degree ones shoot those bars up about 4 extra centimeters relative

[RBW] Re: s240 Mt Tam (Paging Mike Allen)

2013-07-31 Thread Esteban
Monday night? H... -- 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 to

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Fitting - A Mine Field

2013-07-31 Thread James Warren
To David Craig's question: no, for Atlantis and AHH, the TT listings are actual, not effective. So with those two, the effective TT is a bit longer, but the effect is relatively small due to low angles. But yes it's true that the expanded frames (6 degree upslope ones) only list the effective