Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Michael, I'm fine thanks, just a little pocket book injury those tires are $68 + shipping. I've run the Marathons and had a flat but never a slash...the Rumpkins have a super thick casing and decent side wall, IIRC they rolled fairly well. I'll get a better feel tomorrow as I'll have a post thanks

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

Short little ride w/ the boy, in which I went OTB riding down some terraced orange groves. D'oh! Scratched up and a sore neck and hand to show for it. No pics to prove it happened though. On 11/28/13, Tom Virgil wrote: > Did I really say "Mush to do"? My goodness, I need do do food coma now. >

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

Did I really say "Mush to do"? My goodness, I need do do food coma now. Laughing at myself. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 9:47:37 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: > > 13 miles on Sam Hilborne down to Torrey Pines beach. Mostly beautiful, > but I did hit a warm rain on the way back through the map

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

25 to my sister's place in Kapolei for the family gathering, 21 miles back to a early evening repast, 4 slow, rather stuffed, miles home. The Hunq did just fine. I'm a little weary. The weather wasn't quite the best I've ever seen...but close: http://24.media.tumblr.com/0c2a2627603c4befc687d4790a

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

13 miles on Sam Hilborne down to Torrey Pines beach. Mostly beautiful, but I did hit a warm rain on the way back through the maple leaves on the 56 bikeway. Mush to do before and after to help Dear Wife. Louie dealt with a food coma.

Re: Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

Well hey... I'm a reasonable guy... Early May should be OK. FYI Mother's Day is Sun May 11, and my daughter's college graduation is May 17-18, so would like to aim for the weekend of May 3-4. BB On Thursday, November 28, 2013 9:20:11 PM UTC-5, Joan wrote: > > I vote for early May and having

[RBW] Re: FS- INUJIRUSHI handlebar bag

Hello Mike, It is intriguing as to the journey these things go through. I may have missed a step, but I think it went to Corwin Zechar. I purchased it from Corwin for $170. I knew of a pre-embroyolic Rivster who had just put a Nitto M12 on his Surley CrossCheck. I sold it to him for $170.

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

> > 7.something miles on the Marathon Sam. Sunny. Dry roads. 37 degrees F. > Nice casual ride. > Did it before the guests arrived. -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

> @ StevePalincsar: > Hetres are not puncture protected tires, like Marathons, Swiftys, Gatorskins, etc, are. So, being a usual rider of puncture protected tires, I feel a little insecure on tires like Hetres that are just rubber with no puncture protection on them. I like having puncture pro

Re: Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

I vote for early May and having Anne attend would be terrific.Joan   On 11/28/13, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Early May is also a possibility, Anne... On Thursday, November 28, 2013 11:42:27 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:I'm going to be in northern NJ in early May, if that timeframe would work.On Thu, N

Re: [RBW] Thanksgiving ride

14 miles on the Hillborne this morning. Somewhat windy and cool. Definitely into my much slower winter riding speed. Wanted to take advantage of the days before needing to pull out a bike with studded tires as the main ride. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 7:41 PM, Jim Bronson

Re: [RBW] Thanksgiving ride

Saluki with G.B. Oursons. 25F, and windy with hills. 32 miles. Lots of wool. Had a great plant strong holiday meal following! (lentil & Wild rice timbales, roasted snap beans with onion and garlic cloves, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, corn casserole, stuffing, mushroom gravy, chocolate

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

Pudge, Do you have any interest in adoption? I would like to add my name to the "get your ass adopted by Pudge waiting list" Happy Thanksgivukkah! -Jimmy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

Does the little guy in the buggy come with the basement space? Very nice indeed (the space, but the little guy, too). On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Ryan wrote: > Wow! Pimp my ride indeed! Seriously, that is a really unique > build...it's museum-worthy. What's it like to actually ride on tho

Re: [RBW] Thanksgiving ride

Ram with load outbound, 11 miles. '99 Joe gofast fixie inbound, also 11 miles, for some reason. I have to say that there is definite advantage to a bike that is built for weight (the '99 gf weighs 17.5 lb before I add the small saddle wedge and bottle). Feeling a bit tired, I planned on bailing on

Re: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

Wow! Pimp my ride indeed! Seriously, that is a really unique build...it's museum-worthy. What's it like to actually ride on those wheels, if I might ask? Your wife sounds like a pearl beyond price,as well. I share your good fortune of having an understanding SO as well...my 2 Rivs are in their

[RBW] Thanksgiving ride

4" snow = 2 hrs shoveling driveway (plow service starts Dec. 1) 27 degree weather Village plowed 5 mile bike path = 30 minute ride on Bombadil with Big Bens Spring Lake, MI Ryan Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Agreed, to a point. But I was just remarking to myself the other day how nicely the Kojaks (559X1.35") felt compared to the 622X29 Parigi Roubaix on the Ram. Sure, the PR feel better; what surprises me is how *close* the Kojaks are. I can't speak about the GB ELs. On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

Early May is also a possibility, Anne... On Thursday, November 28, 2013 11:42:27 AM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: > > I'm going to be in northern NJ in early May, if that timeframe would work. > > On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM, Steve Palincsar > > > wrote: > > On 11/28/2013 12:13 AM, Montclair

[RBW] 54 Quickbeam on Seattle CL

With all the wistful talk now's your chance! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4218245648.html Not mine. Merry Thanksgiving all! Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] 54 Quickbeam on Seattle CL

With all the wistful talk now's your chance! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4218245648.html Not mine. Merry Thanksgiving all! Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

"It's an awesome place to live and ride with beautiful trails on both the PA and NJ sides of the river, dirt roads, country lanes, scenic hollows and streams. " This sounds like a wonderful area to ride! On 11/28/13, Anne Paulson wrote: > I'm going to be in northern NJ in early May, if that time

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

I am a Big Ben evangelist now. Maybe I am lucky to not be sensitive enough to notice if a tire is slow. I say this, because the Big Ben is surprisingly huge while to me it feels efficient on pavement. Maybe I'm blinded to all details, because I like my Hunq so much. -Jim Sent from my iPhone O

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

I'm going to be in northern NJ in early May, if that timeframe would work. On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 5:08 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 11/28/2013 12:13 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > When? > > "... (perhaps in the Spring) ..." > "...(in the April timeframe) ..." > > > I'm definitely interested

[RBW] Re: Rivendale "Hunqapillar" Re-finish powder coat completed

That's a good "stealth" colour for a bike... I bet less likely to draw attention from thieves or other miscreants. It's not as beautiful as the standard Riv paint schemes, but I get that that wasn't the objective. Let form follow function. - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message becau

RE: [RBW] New (to me) Bombadil build

Wow, just stumbled across these pics. When do you have time to ride all of those bikes? My SM gets major neglect because I spend all my time on my Hillborne. (-: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Hetres are done.The search continues.

As Grant points out in the new Riv Catalog, inflation pressure is a significant variable. I'm fond of Jack Brown Greens and vary the pressure between 40 psi and 65+ psi. There's a world of difference in 'feel' within that range. -JimD On Nov 28, 2013, at 7:05 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

In my search for 650b tires, I had read that the Lierres have a habit of picking up gravel between the tread -- more so than Col de la Vies. Have you tried the Soma tires? I abandoned a well worn ('supple') set of CdVs for some reflective and sturdy (reliable) Marathons. It is a trade spac

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

I've had and liked Kojaks. The ride does not compare to Grand Bois Extra Legers or Challenge Paris-Roubaix. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 9:05:36 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Generally but not always true. Schwalbe models somehow are comfortable > while being sturdy; I am thinking of th

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

How many lobster "skins" does it take to make a pair of lobster gloves? On Thursday, November 28, 2013, Tim wrote: > Lobster gloves for me too. If I add a fingered liner cold hands are not an > issue at about any temp. As much as I love wool I find I have to have a > synthetic wind layer. Since m

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Generally but not always true. Schwalbe models somehow are comfortable while being sturdy; I am thinking of the Big Apple (60 mm) and the Kojak (~35 mm). Perhaps they design even belted tires with supple sidewalls. On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 7:49 AM, Matthew J wrote: > The sturdier tires get, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Left out the 'not' between 'yet' and 'any'. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:49:46 AM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: > > The sturdier tires get, the less comfortable they are. Quite the dilemma, > and one to which there is yet any easy solution. > > On Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:10:22 AM UTC-6, St

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

I saw that. I'd absolutely want the 100% wool version and don't grasp why Empire went for the blend. That doesn't seem like them. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:31:51 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Thanks for the clarification, Anne... one reviewer raved about the

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

Empire has a design for a shorter Anorak which presumably will be better for cycling. Was all set on getting one, but unfortunately Empire could not source canvas this year so will not have any to sell. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:31:51 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Thanks for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

The sturdier tires get, the less comfortable they are. Quite the dilemma, and one to which there is yet any easy solution. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:10:22 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/28/2013 12:12 AM, Michael wrote: > > I have Hetres on my Bleriot but haven't really done

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

Thanks for the clarification, Anne... one reviewer raved about the quality of the stitching... I must have misunderstood. Patrick, there are actually two very similar versions of this; the Empire version (which is an 80/20 blend) and the Lester River, which is 100% wool. I believe both are act

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

Lobster gloves for me too. If I add a fingered liner cold hands are not an issue at about any temp. As much as I love wool I find I have to have a synthetic wind layer. Since my hands don't sweat nearly like the rest of me I don't struggle with being drenched underneath. -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

BobbyB, I went through the exercise last year for a tincloth outer layer and ended up buying a very nice Italian-made lined field coat from sierratradingpost. But as far as a good waxed cotton shell goes, the best I saw was the Filson all-season rain shell. http://www.filson.com/products/all-

[RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

A, you're talking the Empire Boreal Shirt? You should be in excellent hands! I've debated that one, but decided on a feathered Friends hooded jacket when they went on sale a few days ago. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:06:05 PM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Pa

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

On 11/28/2013 12:12 AM, Michael wrote: I have Hetres on my Bleriot but haven't really done any commuting on them. I was gonna put them on my Sam (full time bike now). But I mentally just can't get past having only rubber and a liner between the tube and the road. What else would you expect? S

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

On 11/28/2013 12:13 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: When? /"... (perhaps in the Spring) ..."/ / "...(in the April timeframe) ..."/ I'm definitely interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

my friends' Saluki with Hertres has toured the C & O towpath and The Katy Trail, both gravel roads, and has experienced zero flats in over 500 milesand thats with about 50 pounds of gear plus rider mike goldman warwick,r.i. Do THIS

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

RBW Nifty-Swifties are reliable, if not quite "light." On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 11:12 PM, Michael wrote: > Glad you are not hurt (your are ok?). >> > > I have Hetres on my Bleriot but haven't really done any commuting on them. > I was gonna put them on my Sam (full time bike now). > But I mental