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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bruce do they make Nifty-Swifties in 650b? I don't think so. Best, ~Hugh On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 2:49 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.comwrote: RBW Nifty-Swifties are reliable, if not quite light. On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 11:12 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Glad you

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike I think gravel is different then sharp granitic rocks, I toured on them with the same weight down the California coast no problem. Have your friend come out here and run them on some of our trails no extra weight needed. YMMV. Best, ~Hugh On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 4:02 AM,

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Patrick I have a set of BA's ready to go for the Atlantis can't wait to give em a go...heard lots of good things about them. Also going to experiment with the Stan's though that won't help with slashes. Best, ~Hugh On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 7:05 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Can someone tell me if the Lierre have a beefier casing than the Hetres? Maybe shoot a pic? Chris H. I don't think the Soma's are going to anymore slash resistant than the Hetres. I plan on looking at some more Schwalbe tires perhaps the Marathon Pluses? Tires are the Holy Grail in the bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

2013-11-29 Thread Bruce Baker
Little 5 mile ride on the knoxville greenways after turkey day dinner. 39 F layered up but was a nice sunny ride. Didn't see any one else out. On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 1:23 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Short little ride w/ the boy, in which I went OTB riding down some

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread justinaugust
Make it a mixte and I'll have two on order. -Justin -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

2013-11-29 Thread djbardwil
A light ride on Thanksgiving morning before the neighborhood football game is something I've done for three years now with my son. This was the first year I could do it on Rivendells and my son set his alarm clock this time! 11 miles at 26 degrees in central NJ - a new record! On Friday,

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

2013-11-29 Thread djbardwil
Darn conflict - NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour is on May 4. A great experience! On Friday, November 29, 2013 12:00:10 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Tom Harrop
Hmm, SimpleQuickOne... some buyers may not get what they expect! (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Tom -- 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: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-29 Thread Rusty Click
I've been thinking about this ride since Joan posted in the spring. May, or even early June would be great. Sign me up! Rusty On Sunday, November 24, 2013 4:02:35 PM UTC-5, BIKIE46 wrote: There's not nearly enough Right Coast content here, so I wanted to chime in with the story this trip

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-29 Thread Bob E
Count me in, too -- I regret not being able to make last spring's ride. -- 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] Beausage - Patagonia

2013-11-29 Thread jimD
http://wornwear.patagonia.com/?sssdmh=dm23.162756 Nice short film about long term usage. -JimD -- 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] Albastache Question

2013-11-29 Thread Matt Lynch
I'm contemplating switching Sam from Noodles to Albastache's. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find the actual measurements for these handlebars. What I would like to know is how far behind the neck of the stem your Albastache's extend. I realize this won't be an exact science and there

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

2013-11-29 Thread Chris Cullum
I think it really depends on the terrain. Jan mentions that GB tires are just not appropriate for jagged rocky terrain like shale for example. I have been really happy with mine. I'm at over 10,000km on a set on all manner of rough terrain, wet commuting etc. Very few flats too. This is

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

2013-11-29 Thread David Rainey
George, Prep can vary depending on the frame. It is actually a pretty long process. We media blast the frame in house to protect the frame. Most commercial blasters use WAY to much pressure. We use only fine crushed glass (no sand). We also chemical soften some finishes first if they

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

2013-11-29 Thread David Rainey
Absolutely, we do custom lug work and detailing in whatever color the customer wants. You can get as creative as you want with the colors and patterns. When you get into the two color schemes the price is around 140-160.00 depending on the complexity. On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 1:00:47

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

2013-11-29 Thread David Rainey
Anton, Actually most of our work comes from out of state. It only costs around 25-30.00 to have a frame sent in on FedEx. As for the frame modsit is varied...we add a lot of braze-on's, rack mounts, fender mounts ect... Customers also will want cable guides removed and re-routed or

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

2013-11-29 Thread David Rainey
Mike, yes, that is our company. I didn't post the name because I didn't want people thinking I was spamming...but yes, that is our company. We have been doing bike refinishing and restoration for many years. On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 7:49:44 PM UTC-6, Mike Schiller wrote: a little

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

2013-11-29 Thread David Rainey
That is really why we started doing a bike specific powder coat business. We saw what most of the commercial coaters did and we were not impressed. 90% of the time they would apply the powder too heavy and fill in the beautiful lug work and details of the frame. Most will not mess around

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Woolistic SS jersey large, great shape

2013-11-29 Thread Peter Morgano
Does the large fit like a true large or more like a medium? On Nov 29, 2013 11:44 AM, Chris Cullum cullum.ch...@gmail.com wrote: Awesome Rivendell Woolistic jersey in large. Classic Italian made, blue with white panel and red chainstitch embroidery. Find myself using my club rando jerseys

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

2013-11-29 Thread Addisonwilhite
Hi David. I'm very glad you posted about this on the list. I'm not thrilled with the lock PC options. What's your turnaround time like? Just generally. I'm thinking a stealth gray for myMB-2 might be in order. Thanks again. Addison Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2013, at 8:20 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Kelly
Reality Check - Dreamers - Dilusional - good drugs and not sharing (you know who you are) - just my observation on the postings for this thread... But fun none the less.. Please continue. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Chris, for your purpose I think they're fine. For me I think they're a bit limited as I like the freedom of running off road on a whim. But glad they work for you. Best, ~Hugh On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Chris Cullum cullum.ch...@gmail.comwrote: I think it really depends on the terrain.

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

2013-11-29 Thread Mike Schiller
Hey Hugh, the Conti Tour Rides in 650B might be a good mixed surface tire. The new 650B Big Ben's are probably going to be too big. Marked a 584-50 they probably will be around 45-46 mm wide. Or it could be that it's just the cream colored Hetres that are delicate. ;^) ~mike On

[RBW] Re: Albastache Question

2013-11-29 Thread Mike
You might try contacting RBW, but I posted a similar question a while back and remember one person pointing out that you could likely use the same stem with Noodles or Albastaches. I know with the previous moustache bars it was recommended to use a stem that was about 2cm shorter but given that

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

2013-11-29 Thread Mike
On Friday, November 29, 2013 9:40:30 AM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: Hey Hugh, the Conti Tour Rides in 650B might be a good mixed surface tire. The new 650B Big Ben's are probably going to be too big. Marked a 584-50 they probably will be around 45-46 mm wide. Hugh, I was just

[RBW] Re: fs: Schwalbe - Big Apples tires - 26 x 2.15 (TWO/PAIR!)

2013-11-29 Thread WETH
Eric, Thanks for a great transaction. The tires came today. These are my favorite for the riding I do. Safe cycling, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

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

2013-11-29 Thread Leslie
Hugh, the Nifty Swifty is a 650b tire... http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t102-10082.htm -- 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] After Thanksgiving Day Contemplation

2013-11-29 Thread Tom Virgil
Rain falls in So Cal Ride into the weather? Or wait later fate -- 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.

Re: [RBW] After Thanksgiving Day Contemplation

2013-11-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Look at the grey skies. It rains hard. Bring out beer and chips. (Or, better last line: Cave Ketchup and Fries.) On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote: Rain falls in So Cal Ride into the weather? Or wait later fate -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! I'm a theologian, Kelly. We're naturally that way. Grin. Well, that and the body's natural caniboids produced during long biking and running. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 10:26:32 AM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: Reality Check - Dreamers - Dilusional - good drugs and

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

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
You realize, of course, Hugh, that real men don't eat quiche or run tires with flat prevention. Since I love the Duremes, you know what that makes me. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 10:39:18 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Chris, for your purpose I think they're fine. For

[RBW] Re: After Thanksgiving Day Contemplation

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Blue skies beckon strong, White trails under tires crunch, Grinning abandon! On Friday, November 29, 2013 1:18:00 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: Rain falls in So Cal Ride into the weather? Or wait later fate -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Interloc Racing Design Defiant 50-34t Compact Road Double Crank

2013-11-29 Thread Tom Virgil
http://interlocracing.com/defiant_double_130bcd1500.jpg Interloc website http://interlocracing.com/cranks.html Any experience or guidance on this crankset. The alternative is a Sugino Alpina compact. Here is the VeloORANGE take

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread cyclotourist
Did someone say cannabinoid??? On 11/29/13, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Och! I'm a theologian, Kelly. We're naturally that way. Grin. Well, that and the body's natural caniboids produced during long biking and running. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/29/2013 04:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Did someone say cannabinoid??? On 11/29/13, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Och! I'm a theologian, Kelly. We're naturally that way. Grin. Well, that and the body's natural caniboids produced during long biking and running. Grin. I think

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Uh hu. Missed a syllable though. Clearly I've been running and biking a LOT. Grin. http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/getting-high-endocannabinoids With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 2:59:04 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Did someone say cannabinoid??? On

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
And here is why I care (exercise being the body's natural way to get cannabinoids it sure seems safer than lighting up): http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=117202 With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 3:11:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Uh hu. Missed a syllable though.

[RBW] Caveman Ketchup -- take one

2013-11-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Mine, made with canned whole tomatoes, is a bit heavy on the cloves and salt, but still better than Heinz's regular. Also, I left out the Anaheim. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com

Re: [RBW] Caveman Ketchup -- take one

2013-11-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/29/2013 05:47 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Mine, made with canned whole tomatoes, is a bit heavy on the cloves and salt, but still better than Heinz's regular. Also, I left out the Anaheim. who puts chili peppers in ketchup anyway? -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Caveman Ketchup -- take one

2013-11-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Eric's recipe calls for one Anaheim pepper. Also, I just realized that the excessive clove taste was due to my not putting spices in a cheesecloth, but dumping them in and forgetting to take the cloves out when I pure'd. Next batch, I will use cheesecloth or equivalent. A gallon can of tomatoes

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

2013-11-29 Thread RoadieRyan
I will just add to the chorus - beautiful work the details on the Hunqa are stunning! If I ever come across my dream 1970s Motobecane I will keep you guys in mind. Ryan West Seattle On Friday, November 29, 2013 9:13:50 AM UTC-8, Addison wrote: Hi David. I'm very glad you posted about this

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread cyclotourist
Says the man with the pipe... :-) It's just Shire Sweatleaf... On 11/29/13, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: And here is why I care (exercise being the body's natural way to get cannabinoids it sure seems safer than lighting up): http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=117202 With

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon of the Hinterlands...I love quiche and haven't run flat prevention yet but were in a new millennium so all those old rules just don't apply. Grin. Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 12:45 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: You realize, of course, Hugh, that real men don't

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

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Rules? With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 5:09:57 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Deacon of the Hinterlands...I love quiche and haven't run flat prevention yet but were in a new millennium so all those old rules just don't apply. Grin. Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
Exactly;-) Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Rules? With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 5:09:57 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Deacon of the Hinterlands...I love quiche and haven't run flat prevention yet but were in a

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Cannabinoids is what I meant, Steve. Did you check out the links in my two previous posts? Our body produces them during exercise (along with endorphins) and they help prevent brain injury and help heal brain injury in mice. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 3:10:48 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Beausage - Patagonia

2013-11-29 Thread ascpgh
I did business with them while running the shop that also sold Bridgestone. The Ventura office of Patagonia was one of my best trade show (When ORCA was still at Anaheim) side trip. Working with those folks and seeing how closely we fit their ethos in the Arkansas Ozarks was cool. Andy

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

2013-11-29 Thread Mike
Did someone say rules? http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ --mike On Friday, November 29, 2013 4:33:17 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Exactly;-) Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Rules? With abandon, Patrick On

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
No way dude. I'm a frigging outlaw! On Nov 29, 2013 4:52 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Did someone say rules? http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ --mike On Friday, November 29, 2013 4:33:17 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Exactly;-) Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 4:24 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread justinaugust
Wait - the frame is going to double as a bong? Sold. -Justin, -- 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: Hetres are done.The search continues.

2013-11-29 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
RBW Outlaw Bicycle Club One-Percenter For Life! On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: No way dude. I'm a frigging outlaw! On Nov 29, 2013 4:52 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Did someone say rules? http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ --mike On

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Only when you ride it, Justin. Only when you ride it. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, November 29, 2013 6:38:01 PM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Wait - the frame is going to double as a bong? Sold. -Justin, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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

2013-11-29 Thread Hugh Smitham
You know it. Best, ~Hugh On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 5:38 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: RBW Outlaw Bicycle Club One-Percenter For Life! On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.comwrote: No way dude. I'm a frigging outlaw! On Nov 29,

[RBW] Re: FS- INUJIRUSHI handlebar bag

2013-11-29 Thread Corwin
Great to see this bag getting put to good use. Never made it out of the original packaging while I had it. The really wild thing is that I live about three miles from Jitensha. Got the bag from Mike and sold to Tom - both of the North San Diego County area. Thanks, Corwin On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Kelly
That is a lugged bong .. Or so I heard -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-29 Thread Peter Morgano
It needs double tubes if I am going to erm... Ride it On Nov 29, 2013 10:06 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: That is a lugged bong .. Or so I heard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Today's Ride

2013-11-29 Thread Don Compton
Did you ever have a ride that started so screwed up that you're wondering wtf I am doing here. Well, my wife and I went on our club ride, but the start location's gate was closed. OK no big deal, we'll just drive to the next parking lot and meet everybody. No dice. Next we park at another lot

[RBW] Re: When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-29 Thread Joe K
Finally, about a week ago, I got rid of my old circa 1972 Raleigh Super Course. It had served me well for maybe 15 years; I had it repainted and all, but I don't know what I was thinking when I bought it (second-hand) because it was too small for me. Amazing what the human body can get used

[RBW] speaking of overnights..

2013-11-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
Got to participate with one of Rivendells own box packer, Jenny Klug, on her quest in gaining her s240-12. In randonneuring one can earn a R12 by doing a 200k for 12 consecutive months. Well in Jenny's case she wanted to get a s240 in at for every month this year. Had the pleasure to join her