[RBW] Re: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

2013-08-03 Thread mr.trout
I'm 5'10" with one of the earlier hillbornes with a 58 effective tt, with the bars level to the saddle i use a 100mm stem with compact bars. anything longer would be too long. it's on the cusp. i'd get the 56. here's it's current state. https://plus.google.com/photos/103687965829407337476/album

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Cecily Walker
Thanks for the welcome and kind words, Anne. The guys who did the video were really great and I had a fantastic time making it. I thought about getting a custom colour for the Betty Foy - I was leaning toward that original Hillborne orange - but I've decided to just go with the default colour

Re: [RBW] Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Cecily Walker
A bicycle chronology - how neat is that. Thanks for sharing it with us, Rex. On Friday, August 2, 2013 2:44:29 PM UTC-7, Rex Kerr wrote: > > I suspect that most of us have had bad experiences when we first started > out. > > In my university student days I used to ride a cheap department store >

[RBW] Greetings! - 64cm Atlantis?

2013-08-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Hi there! Been lurking a while enjoying the discussion. I'm going to be going to look at a used Atlantis frame/fork tomorrow morning, reported to be a 64cm and built for 700C wheels... looking at Riv's site it looks like that isn't a standard size, at least anymore. My PBH is 92, 6' tall... m

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Cecily Walker
I'm getting a Betty Foy. :-) On Saturday, August 3, 2013 7:12:25 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, you are cycle chic for sure! Such a great video and a very inspiring > story. You are going to LOVE that new Riv frame - which one, is it, by the > way? God bless you as you learn about RA and how

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Addisonwilhite
I'd love to hear your thoughts on your black mountain. ??? Thx Addison Reno Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2013, at 7:23 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > Beyond this bike I have a Black Mtn Cycles Road bike coming and I just found > a RB-1 I couldn't pass up. Just too much crossover to justify keepi

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Joe Hogg
On 08/03/2013 07:23 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: Beyond this bike I have a Black Mtn Cycles Road bike coming and I just found a RB-1 I couldn't pass up.  Just too much crossover to justify keeping. It is an amazing bike and the frame seems super super light.  It certainl

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

2013-08-03 Thread Minh
Fwiw, I ride a 56, am 6ft tall and find the top tube a little stretched out with drops. Depends on your riding style and bar preferences. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

Re: [RBW] Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread René Sterental
While there are many books and training guides on how to ride a century, I particularly enjoyed Marla Streb's Bicycling Magazine's Century Training Program: 100 days to 100 miles. While she was a professional racer, in the book she describes the plan she created for her non-cyclist brother. In the

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

2013-08-03 Thread dougP
"What route were you planning on from Tustin? " Likely take Irvine Center Dr to Barranca & past the Irvine Amtrak station. There's a couple of ways thru the Saddleback Valley that roughly parallel the tracks (always the path of least resistance) or Alicia Pkwy to Crown Valley to the coast at M

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Build

2013-08-03 Thread kmcmoobud
Zack- My gravity rack does not have to only rely on gravity--it rests against a brick platform were a coal furnace used to live. I don't think I would feel comfortable with it only resting on a hardwood floor. See what I mean here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/surlybvisits/9433613852/ We bu

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread dougP
Great story & thanks for the video. I've been to Vancouver a couple of times & always enjoyed the city. Something tells me you're going to really appreciate your Rivendell. Now comes the hard part: waiting for it to arrive! dougP On Saturday, August 3, 2013 12:30:41 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walk

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Christopher Chen
Now THAT is a wonderful story. On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 12:30 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Can I share my bike story? Maybe it'll serve as an introduction since I'm > really new to the list. It'll be pretty long... > > I've always loved bicycles. I remember my very first "big girl's" bike - a > red,

[RBW] Re: FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Johnny Alien
Beyond this bike I have a Black Mtn Cycles Road bike coming and I just found a RB-1 I couldn't pass up. Just too much crossover to justify keeping. It is an amazing bike and the frame seems super super light. It certainly has nothing to do with the bike or quality as I never built it up or ro

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Anne Paulson
Cecily, I LOVE your video. That's what biking should be: just ride! I hope you love your new Betty. What color will it be? I know, guys are always talking about which derailleur the bike will have, and which this, and which that, but me, I just let the bike tech people put the bike together, and I

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread LeahFoy
Well, you are cycle chic for sure! Such a great video and a very inspiring story. You are going to LOVE that new Riv frame - which one, is it, by the way? God bless you as you learn about RA and how to keep it at bay... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

2013-08-03 Thread Johnny Alien
With your PBH you are at the very bottom of the suggested sizing for the 58. The Hillborne is deceptive with it's sizing. My 52 feels as large if not a little larger than my 54 Rambouillet. Given the choice of being in the middle of a suggested sizing range or the bottom I would take the mid

Re: [RBW] why asymetric?

2013-08-03 Thread Peter Pesce
I'm thinking that a few mm one way or another just doesn't matter. Some will say they notice. Some will say they don't. If you can get the inner ring of your triple to clear then maybe it's all good. Btw, who ever said chain stays are always symmetrical? - Pete in CT -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

2013-08-03 Thread JL
I always trust Rivendell sizing, even on the sloping top tube models. Wait and get the 58. Cheers Jason On Aug 3, 2013, at 6:41 PM, cbone97 wrote: > Hi bunch. > > Having a sale of my Polyvalent in the works, I'm allowing myself to start > planning to buy a Sam and wondering whether to buy

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I would call and talk with Grant. He guided me perfectly on my Hunqapillar. By the charts I should have a size down from 62 (90cm PBH), but he assured me the 62 was what I wanted. He was right. There is a personal touch to their sizing that doesn't fit on charts. Trust them. With abandon, Patri

Re: [RBW] 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
I don't know my PBH, but I too am 5'10 in socks with much of it in the torso, and I found the 56 too long in the tt (mine had an effective tt length of 59 c-c -- two cm too long for my taste). That's one comment, in case it helps "situate" the size 56. I ride anything from a 57 to a 60 cm c-c road

[RBW] 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

2013-08-03 Thread cbone97
Hi bunch. Having a sale of my Polyvalent in the works, I'm allowing myself to start planning to buy a Sam and wondering whether to buy a web special 56 Sam or hold out for the new 58. I plan to build it with a Dirt Drop stem and drop bars (On One Midge). My PBH is 87.5 and I'm 5'10.5". I hav

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Cecily Walker
Can I share my bike story? Maybe it'll serve as an introduction since I'm really new to the list. It'll be pretty long... I've always loved bicycles. I remember my very first "big girl's" bike - a red, white & blue Free Spirit girl's bike with a white banana seat and streamers on the handlebars

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

2013-08-03 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I volunteer to host, northern Wisconsin or perhaps my ancestral homeland of Upper Michigan. Dates are flexible, but I prefer late Sept for splendid Fall color. Lots of northwoods adventure. A real possibility of encountering wolves (they probably won't eat you). Probably more camping-centric tha

Re: [RBW] FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Joe Hogg
On 08/03/2013 05:12 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: This size takes 650B wheels, that is correct. The larger sizes use 700C wheels. I am in Central PA Johnny, Thank you for the speedy reply. Your bike is tempting, but I'm going to wait for awhile before I bu

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba Handlebars

2013-08-03 Thread Leslie
Hang in there! I had 48 Noodles on my Ram, w/ a DuraAce stem that was a 120mm, which had me a bit stretched out, and dint get quite as high as I liked; not bad, but But it was the stem's creaking that motivated me to do something; I switched to a 110 Tallux stem, but while at it, I swapp

Re: [RBW] FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Johnny Alien
This size takes 650B wheels, that is correct. The larger sizes use 700C wheels. I am in Central PA -- 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-own

Re: [RBW] FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Joe Hogg
On 08/03/2013 04:49 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: I found another bike that I wanted so I am thinking about moving this project along.  I thought I would see if anyone here was interested.  This is a brand new 52 Soma San Marcos.  Installed already is a nice silver sealed

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Christopher Chen
Actually it's lager! On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 9:33 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Also: I hope that the box contains the statutory Pale Ale? > > > On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >> That's a pretty impressive front load; 15 lbs? 20 lbs? Doesn't that >> amount make the bike har

[RBW] FS: Brand new 52CM Soma San Marcos w/ Tange Headset

2013-08-03 Thread Johnny Alien
I found another bike that I wanted so I am thinking about moving this project along. I thought I would see if anyone here was interested. This is a brand new 52 Soma San Marcos. Installed already is a nice silver sealed bearing Tange headset. I also installed a Tange bottom bracket (110) bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread SMP
If I go for the medium Wald, I would definitely use some sort of front rack to stabilize it. Regarding the total weight though, I would think that a Crate with aluminum struts would add about the same amount of weight as a Mark's mini + Wald medium, don't you think? On Sunday, August 4, 2013 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Christopher Chen
Actually I'll say since getting the Big Front Rack, I've been able to carry impressive front loads up high without a huge effect on handling. Before, I had a Mark's rack with the double strut mod, and it was pretty competent, but I would get the shimmy when getting out of the saddle to climb, etc.

Re: [RBW] Re: OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread JL
Ah ha! Thank you. This must mean that the problem lies in seeing my own posts. Thanks, now I am getting someplace. :) Jason On Aug 3, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I see both, Jason. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Saturday, August 3, 2013 4:58:30 PM UTC-6, JL wrote: >>

[RBW] WTB: Albastache bar

2013-08-03 Thread MSmith
Rivendell is out of them right now. I'm in no hurry, but thought I'd throw it out there: Did anyone try and not like these bars? If so, let me know (off-list) and I will gladly take them off your hands and put them under mine. Thanks and cheers- Mike in Htfd, CT bee...@gmail.com -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I see both, Jason. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 3, 2013 4:58:30 PM UTC-6, JL wrote: > > I just sent out two emails. One from my computer browser and another from > my phone app. My next step is to wait and see if they show up as threads > in the group. > > ... nothing yet. Goo

Re: [RBW] why asymetric?

2013-08-03 Thread JL
So the theory is that low q is ranked higher than having one's legs/feet/ankles rotating in different circles? That doesn't sit right with me but i am probably over thinking it. Rivendell's advocacy of pedaling free would address this issue but I don't care for it. It doesn't bother me on my c

[RBW] Re: OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread JL
I just sent out two emails. One from my computer browser and another from my phone app. My next step is to wait and see if they show up as threads in the group. ... nothing yet. Google Groups interface posts instantly. Jason, SF,CA On Saturday, August 3, 2013 3:05:03 PM UTC-7, JL wrote: >

[RBW] Test phone app

2013-08-03 Thread JL
This is just a test to help me troubleshoot access to the group - sent via iphone app 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-bun

[RBW] TEST WEBMAIL

2013-08-03 Thread J L
This is just a test to help me troubleshoot access to this group - sent via browser based gmail. 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-

Re: [RBW] OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread JL
Thanks for the assistance Patrick(s). I have email access via phone. It just happens that I If i send an email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com from either Gmail's webmail interface or my phone the post does not appear, nor can I reply to the group from my phone or browser. Same address/

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread blakcloud
My wife on her Betty uses a Mark's mini with a medium Wald basket and it works fine for the light loads she rides with. I on the other hand have the same basket but attached to a Gomah porteur rack. This works extremely well for me and I can carry quite a bit. My bike is not a Riv so handling mi

[RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Michael
> > So I did 25 miles home from work. Rained the whole way, but good training > for rain riding. > Alba Sam. Bolt upright. Fun. Slow for safety. Had to be patient. Had a great time. I hope to go for a 35 mile ride next weekend, increasing every week up to 62 or 75 before the century, if the

[RBW] Re: why asymetric?

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I'm no help, but a smart aleck. Asymetric should be a palindrome just for the wondrous irony. Asymemysa. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 3, 2013 4:12:07 PM UTC-6, JL wrote: > > I was giving my commuter bike CBO a quick check over and noticed that the > crankset sits asymetric to the f

[RBW] Re: OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
And if the "Patrick Tag Team Support" doesn't help, ain't nuttin' gonna help! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 3, 2013 4:05:03 PM UTC-6, JL wrote: > > Hello group, > > The only way that I have ever been able to post to this group is through > the the google groups home page. Is

[RBW] Re: OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Just make sure the email address you are sending from is the address under which you are registered to the group. Then you can send email to the group from any device you want. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 3, 2013 4:05:03 PM UTC-6, JL wrote: > > Hello group, > > The only way that I

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Robert Harrison
It's my experience that a stable front platform beats basket struts hands down. I've no empirical proof of that, just my own experience. :-) I generally ride with 7-15 pounds up front without trouble on a regular basis. I'd be okay up to 20 lbs in a pinch but at that point would definitely add

Re: [RBW] why asymetric?

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
AFAIK, the reason is to get as small a Q as possible while allowing sufficient clearance for the stays and proper chainline. I think this was particularly popular in the old days for triples -- the right stuck out further to accommodate proper chain line. I could lose ~5 mm on my XD2 if I could get

Re: [RBW] OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
On my iPhone 3 something, you go to Settings, mail (etc), to "add account". That takes you to a menu where Gmail, Yahoo, etc, and "Other" are offered. Add name, email address, and password and Bobs yer uncle. I've got five Gmail accounts working with the iPhone. Patrick "if I can figure it out ...

[RBW] why asymetric?

2013-08-03 Thread JL
I was giving my commuter bike CBO a quick check over and noticed that the crankset sits asymetric to the frame. It has never bothered me but my question is - aside from cranks that are made offset so an asymetrical BB actually aligns them symetrically - what is the purpose of asymetrical BBs?

[RBW] OT help posting from iphone

2013-08-03 Thread JL
Hello group, The only way that I have ever been able to post to this group is through the the google groups home page. Is there a confirmed way to set things up which allows posting through gmail - through the Iphone mail app? I can read posts just fine and send emails just fine but when I t

Re: [RBW] FS: 22" Bridgestone MB-1 Frame and Fork

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Done! On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 1:17 PM, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote: > I picked this up off eBay to build up as a commuter/cruiser but then found > something better so I want to pass it along to a list member. > > If someone here could please crosspost this to the iBob list I would > appreciate it.

[RBW] FS: Shimano DH 3N72 Dynohub, 32 hole, silver, DISK VERSION, centerlock, WITH ADAPTOR.

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
No more than 1,000 miles on it, all in dry weather and on pavement -- this one from the Fargo's road wheelset. I had the hub bearings lubed and adjusted before the wheelbuild to prevent overtight and dry bearings from wearing it out prematurely, as scuttlebutt at the time (~2 years ago) had them d

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

2013-08-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, The earlier I would think the better. David, thanks for the extra info on the single track. I'm sold especially when you attached smiles, but I'm an easy sell:-) On Aug 3, 2013 1:09 PM, "Mike Schiller" wrote: > or Irvine at 349pm if that's better. > > ~mike > > > -- > You received this m

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

2013-08-03 Thread Mike Schiller
or Irvine at 349pm if that's better. ~mike -- 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 g

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

2013-08-03 Thread Mike Schiller
maybe I should throw on the big knobbies just in case? What route were you planning on from Tustin? I'm thinking I would train up Friday if I go.The 1st afternoon Metrolink from Oceanside arrives in Tustin at 356pm so that would work. I would ride home to Carlsbad on Saturday. ~mike -- You

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba Handlebars

2013-08-03 Thread Johnny Alien
I know there has to be one of these around here somewhere. :) On Monday, June 24, 2013 10:57:18 PM UTC-4, Johnny Alien wrote: > > I am looking for a set of Soba Handlebars. I am not sure what actual > sizes they came in but I am looking for 42 or 44. Anyone? -- You received this message becau

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

2013-08-03 Thread cyclotourist
No Tools has minimal overall elevation gain. Lots of little rollers over/around/through the different gullies coming down from the hills. Rideable with any sort of tire or bike, just depends on how fast you want to go. I'd say at most 2 hrs out and back. Don't know the distance, I Just Ride it. :-)

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

2013-08-03 Thread cyclotourist
The restaurant on the pier is a little ways away from camp (as opposed to Adele's), but is a great place to eat and quite reasonable for breakfast. Lots of options! On 8/3/13, hsmitham wrote: > Agreed. So this is what I have: > > 9 riders total > 4 are definite shows: Doug, Evan, Curtis & Me ridi

[RBW] FS: 22" Bridgestone MB-1 Frame and Fork

2013-08-03 Thread Rambouilleting Utahn
I picked this up off eBay to build up as a commuter/cruiser but then found something better so I want to pass it along to a list member. If someone here could please crosspost this to the iBob list I would appreciate it. The frame has been powder coated and then never built up, no headset or

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Robert: that is interesting: a stable platform makes a front basket much less likely to affect handling? All my Newsboy and slightly smaller experiments were without racks, just using the basket struts. I'm curious since, IMO, a big, front-mounted container is the easiest way to deal with things l

Re: [RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
32 miles is "long" for me, too, but I tend to ride (a) fixed and (2) energetically (though this is entirely relative to my ability, which is not great). A 34 mile gravel ride two weeks ago (Fargo, geared) felt good except for twinges in my left knee, but did leave me tired for two days afterward --

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

2013-08-03 Thread hsmitham
Agreed. So this is what I have: 9 riders total 4 are definite shows: Doug, Evan, Curtis & Me riding from Irvine. 5 are maybe's have to work or rearrange schedules Tom Virgil, David Estes, Jim Warren, Mitch Browne and Mike Shiller. Tom needs to rearrange his schedule, David is working and may nee

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Robert Harrison
I see you are using a Wald with the strut attachments. I've never much cared for that arrangement as the basket does seem to move side to side a bit. I always attach my baskets directly to a front rack - usually the Nitto mini-front and in the past (and future I'm sure) on the now discontinued

[RBW] Re: Cyclists' legal rights, from a cop magazine: very much worth reading.

2013-08-03 Thread hsmitham
Patrick, Really good article thanks for sharing this, I echo what Ron said, this information needs to get out to the general public. I used to think as cyclists we needed to keep right and not impede traffic, effectively appeasing automobile drivers and creating goodwill for cyclists...I rode

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

2013-08-03 Thread cyclotourist
Okay, I'll have to get off work a bit early, but think I can pull it off! Worst case scenario is I meet you in San Clemente. On 8/3/13, dougP wrote: > I'd start from Irvine no later than 4 PM. > > dougP > > On Friday, August 2, 2013 10:24:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: >> >> I think we can shoot fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread SMP
I had a similar experience on my Riv: http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0092009/photos/sumehra/5629443174/ Fully loaded with groceries... "Dicey" doesn't even begin to describe the handling. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/03/2013 12:54 PM, Michael wrote: I wonder if that "counts" as a long ride for this weekend or not. For century training purposes, it does not. I am sure that a 36 mile ride all at once is a lot different than being a split round trip commute. A split round trip commute would count a

[RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Michael
> > I have upped my commute milage a smidge so far. Just a few miles a day. > > > Did a 25 mile ride last weekend. Fun ride. No problems. Todays round trip commute hopefully will be 32 miles. It was 16miles to work this morning. But I might push for 20 on the way home, making it 36 round tr

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Tom Virgil
You and your family look great. I loved your story that kicked this off and you seem to have hit a heartstring among our folks that ride the bikes we do and their bike shop experiences. My daughter got into this thing with a Ruby and burned out after about three years. She has been eying my

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
*One* more: the reason for asking about the handling is that I tried large Wald baskets a few years ago, not on Rivendells but on old Schwinns, and with any load more than a few lbs, the handling became very dicey -- and I was riding only 1/2 mile rt, though among cars. I gave up baskets because of

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
That's a pretty impressive front load; 15 lbs? 20 lbs? Doesn't that amount make the bike hard to handle in traffic, given Rivendell's signature medium-to-high-trail geometry? On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Christopher Chen wrote: > The "medium" basket is quite useful, especially on a stable pl

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Also: I hope that the box contains the statutory Pale Ale? On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > That's a pretty impressive front load; 15 lbs? 20 lbs? Doesn't that amount > make the bike hard to handle in traffic, given Rivendell's signature > medium-to-high-trail geometry? >

Re: [RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread Christopher Chen
The "medium" basket is quite useful, especially on a stable platform: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9411592963/in/photostream/ On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 9:11 AM, SMP wrote: > Hi Tom, > > I now understand your rationale and concern. I cannot imagine how I would > give the crate 'break-a

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

2013-08-03 Thread dougP
I'd start from Irvine no later than 4 PM. dougP On Friday, August 2, 2013 10:24:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > I think we can shoot for 4 pm or so. Lets get some feedback on depart > time. If Jim can make it then it needs to be later. Jim what time will work > for you or do you want to opt

[RBW] Re: Gotham Cargo Crate

2013-08-03 Thread SMP
Hi Tom, I now understand your rationale and concern. I cannot imagine how I would give the crate 'break-away' functionality, so I am seriously considering going with the Wald medium basket instead. Anyway, from my experience, things sold on the Rivendell site just seem to work with minimal fu

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

2013-08-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Deacon, though the sheer beauty in which you and your family bike-camp is awe inspiring. I can see why you live there. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 5:45 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I am in awe at the response you Westcoasters get on these things. > Beautiful! Enjoy! >

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

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks. That is the one problem, so far, with Stan's -- having to monitor the drying. I use it in tubes, so at worst it will mean replacing a pair every 3 months or so, but at the rate I was getting flats before Stan's, that is considerably less than the cost in patches that I was using. FWIW, a s

[RBW] FS: Pair of almost new* Schwalbe Big Apple Liteskin tires, 700CX60, $60 + shipping.

2013-08-03 Thread Patrick Moore
* I bought or traded them from someone else so they may not be chronologically new, and they may have been mounted and ridden briefly. But they *look* new and I have not mounted them. $60 + actual shipping. Shipping won't be more than the $15 Priority Large flat rate box and perhaps less. These s

Re: [RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Ron Mc
something else we have this time of year - fresh peaches at roadside stands On Saturday, August 3, 2013 9:22:21 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > they're easy to pack- apples are good, too, but not a lot of calories - > we've hauled small watermelons before, which are a joy - a habit we > developed ka

Re: [RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Ron Mc
they're easy to pack- apples are good, too, but not a lot of calories - we've hauled small watermelons before, which are a joy - a habit we developed kayaking the coastal marshes in the Texas summer. But our last ride was a 2300' climb, so the power bars were well-received. Glad I wasn't haul

Re: [RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Powerbars? Blech! I saw an argument for being fat adapted. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 3, 2013 7:38:21 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > certainly an argument for power bars > > On Friday, August 2, 2013 5:27:44 PM UTC-5, Rex Kerr wrote: >> >> >> On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM, Bitonal

Re: [RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

2013-08-03 Thread Ron Mc
certainly an argument for power bars On Friday, August 2, 2013 5:27:44 PM UTC-5, Rex Kerr wrote: > > > On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM, Bitonal >wrote: > >> Also resist the urge to stop for Mexican while doing this...save it for >> the destination. > > > Haha... reminds me of a ride I did years

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

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I am in awe at the response you Westcoasters get on these things. Beautiful! Enjoy! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:12:14 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: > > SoCal Rivesters, > > I was thinking of a S240 for Friday the 23rd at San Mateo Campground near > San Onofre State Beach. Fo

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I'm humbled by your words, Ian. Thank you. It's Catholic mysticism rather than zen -- a spirituality that delves into Christ incarnate in the clay of all creation. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 3, 2013 1:53:55 AM UTC-6, IanA wrote: > > I just want to say that whenever you post, Patr

Re: [RBW] Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread Matt Beebe
Rex, I'm dig the chronology/evolution of your bikes over the years on flickr.You can see where you began homing in on good fit with the Nishiki, then the 520 (awesome touring and camping pics!), and finally arrived at a perfect fit on the AHH. Nice Schwinn Voyageur too. On Friday, Aug

Re: [RBW] Rivs on the Great Divide, was Jamboree

2013-08-03 Thread Lyle Bogart
Anne, I will second what D. Patrick wrote regarding the washboard & riding technique. My Atlantis & I have spent considerable time on the washboards in Colorado & Arizona as well as on the cobblestones in Tacoma, Washington. I will say that I find it much easier to find a good riding rhythm on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread bobish
Unfortunately, most of the women I see riding in my area are just copying the carbon boys in equipment, style, and even bad manners. Some even seem to be trying to one up them (overcompensating?). When it comes to cycling, simply put, there's not enough dilly-dallying or lollygagging by either g

[RBW] Re: Bike Choice

2013-08-03 Thread IanA
I just want to say that whenever you post, Patrick, I am always excited to read what you have to say. The integrity you bring to your words and experience is almost tangible for the reader. Your words below seem to integrate the personal energy of the designer and the builder into the bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs on the Great Divide, was Jamboree

2013-08-03 Thread hsmitham
Mike, That ECR looks interesting. You may have stumbled me into another bike, as I was thinking of building up my old Salsa or Trek 850 into a strictly bike-camping rig but knowing Surly it would probably be easier to just plunk down the cash for this beasty. ~Hugh -- You received this messa