[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

What works for me: 1. Grant and Co.'s business ethics. I like that he employs 15 folks honestly and tries to give back to good causes. He tries to educate in areas we all may need some help in (food/exercise), and he doesn't fit in the "maximize efficiency and shareholder value" b

[RBW] The Search Continues

I think there is a tire that is both supple, light, and flat resistant. Just hasn’t been invented or engineered yet, but it’s coming. I also think the Amazon hover-delivery is going to be “normal” someday - whether to deliver emergency medical supplies, or a needed bike part at midnight. I can’t

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Jeff, Where in LA? It'll be great to have another in the region. -Hugh On Dec 3, 2013 9:57 PM, "sameness" wrote: > Poway High alumnus, though technically I grew up in Rancho Bernardo. Only > real difference being the ratio of guns to golf courses. > > I'm actually moving back to LA in February,

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Poway High alumnus, though technically I grew up in Rancho Bernardo. Only real difference being the ratio of guns to golf courses. I'm actually moving back to LA in February, so sadly, I'll be just another local. No worries though, I'll wear Blunnies and an oilskin for some outback flare. I've

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

Ha! On Dec 3, 2013 9:46 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > December is just starting... I'd like me one of those SOMA Grand Randos! > > On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > In the case of the Bike of the Month Club it's yes often. > > > > Best, > > > > ~Hugh > > > > > > On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM, c

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

December is just starting... I'd like me one of those SOMA Grand Randos! On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > In the case of the Bike of the Month Club it's yes often. > > Best, > > ~Hugh > > > On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > >> Occasionally... >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> David >

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Jeff, way to add some international flavor to the event!!! Hugh: Really no bad/wrong tire. Just something you'll be comfortable on. Don't fret the goatheads, it's typical SoCal terrain, so if you don't get goatheads now, you won't for this! :-) On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Really! It's go

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

In the case of the Bike of the Month Club it's yes often. Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Occasionally... > > -- > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a t

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

Occasionally... -- Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- 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+

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

Wait a gosh darn second...aren't they one in the same. Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 9:37 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Do as I say, not as I do... > > On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Right Mr. Bike of the Month club Rat-a-tat! > > > > Best, > > > > ~Hugh > > > > > > On Tue, Dec 3, 2013

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Really! It's gonna be international. IIRC you grew up in Poway, Ca? Anyway that's great you'll make it. Look forward to riding with ya. Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 9:37 PM, sameness wrote: > Only just realized that I can actually make this ride. 11-32 and 32-559 > haven't failed me ye

[RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Only just realized that I can actually make this ride. 11-32 and 32-559 haven't failed me yet. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- 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

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

Do as I say, not as I do... On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Right Mr. Bike of the Month club Rat-a-tat! > > Best, > > ~Hugh > > > On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > >> Well, I suppose... >> >> On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: >> > But there's nothing wrong with having anot

[RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Now Doug you know how this goes with David and no knobbies needed (Gorge of consequence) though even knobbies wouldn't have help there. David you think the Soma Xpress would be a good tire to run on the Strada Rossa considering all that you've stated about staying away from the curb ect...perha

[RBW] Re: Why bicycles do not fall

Dear Curtis, As one of our Physics instructors in the group (there are more than one of you), it would be *you *to find this. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and watched and listened in rapt interest (I am a mathematics guy, but minored in Physics as an undergrad. I especially enjoyed my upper

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

Right Mr. Bike of the Month club Rat-a-tat! Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Well, I suppose... > > On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > But there's nothing wrong with having another bike right. > > > > Best, > > > > ~Hugh > > > > > > On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:

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

Well, I suppose... On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > But there's nothing wrong with having another bike right. > > Best, > > ~Hugh > > > On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > >> +1 on having a second wheelset. Much less expensive than having a second >> bike! >> >> >> >> On 12/

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

But there's nothing wrong with having another bike right. Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > +1 on having a second wheelset. Much less expensive than having a second > bike! > > > > On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Bill, > > > > I can't for certain say what

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

+1 on having a second wheelset. Much less expensive than having a second bike! On 12/3/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Bill, > > I can't for certain say what caused the slash in my tire, if I were to > surmise I'd say it was a sharp rock which exposed the tube that later blew > out when I rolled over

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

Great field repair! I gotta remember that for the future. Best, ~Hugh On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 6:06 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > I had major sidewall blowout with the GB lierre: > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/06/images-from-catskill-600k.html I > won't be buying that tire aga

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

Bill, I can't for certain say what caused the slash in my tire, if I were to surmise I'd say it was a sharp rock which exposed the tube that later blew out when I rolled over something that wouldn't necessarily slash the tire but easily punctured the tube or the original slash also slashed the tub

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

wow that is brave! I have lived in Portland before and I would not ride on the I-405 "Freemont" bridge. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > Myself, with a couple unspecified buddies from the list here, took > advantage of the low holiday traffic and r

Re: [RBW] Touch Up Paint for a Blue Ram?

I found an inexpensive blue nail polish that works pretty well on my blue Ram -- I'll try to dig up the bottle and give the brand and model. It worked far less well on my blue 2006 PT Cruiser. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 4:12 PM, cwr wrote: > I need to touch up some chips on a blue Ram and when I c

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

Myself, with a couple unspecified buddies from the list here, took advantage of the low holiday traffic and rode across Portland's longest bridge. Unseasonably clear skies made for great views from the top . --Smitty On Thursday, Novembe

Re: [RBW] Touch Up Paint for a Blue Ram?

Wow! What a picture. Perhaps everyone should be cautioned be looking at exhibit A :). On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ride your Ram to a store that sells beauty supplies, wheel it in, and find > a nail polish that matches. > Exhibit A

[RBW] Re: Touch Up Paint for a Blue Ram?

Ride your Ram to a store that sells beauty supplies, wheel it in, and find a nail polish that matches. Exhibit A Exhibit B

[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

oh, never mindcap... On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 1:11:29 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > "Best" in reference to the following criteria, in order of their > importance to ME: > > 1. Stay on

Re: [RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

Lee -- how do they fit a big head with a lot of hair? The price is certainly good! Thanks. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 3:01 PM, Lee Chae wrote: > I'm a fan of the Kucharik wool caps, though they do carry cotton ones in > many styles. Here are the plain ones: > > > http://www.kucharikclothing.com/s

[RBW] Touch Up Paint for a Blue Ram?

I need to touch up some chips on a blue Ram and when I called Riv they sent me to the Cyclofiend site to find this suggestion: *Touch up paint recommendation to mimic the blue Rambouillet is not quite as straightforward - according to Jock D., start with Gloss Dark Blue and slowly add, dr

Re: [RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

I wear a full 8 in my fitted hats and have yet to find a cycling cap that fits my fat noggin. Any other fatheads out there have a recommendation? On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM, Lee Chae wrote: > I'm a fan of the Kucharik wool caps, though they do carry cotton ones in > many styles. Here are th

Re: [RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

I'm a fan of the Kucharik wool caps, though they do carry cotton ones in many styles. Here are the plain ones: http://www.kucharikclothing.com/stock-color-cycling-cap-p-136.html?osCsid=7g4m3n4o1vc986dj4qc3m49dn6 Best, Lee On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 1:45 PM, Bertin753 wrote: > Thanks. How do they

Re: [RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

Thanks. How do they fit big heads and big hair? Well made? I can eyeball the brims. Patrick Moore, who almost lost his Nash at PDM cap just now in gusty ABQ, NM. Patrick Moore iPhone > On Dec 3, 2013, at 1:48 PM, Garth wrote: > > > Pace has a huge selection , cotton, wool, coolmax . Browse

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

Agree with you there. I switched to Redline BMX pedals a few years back but the VP pedals are a big improvement on the cheap BMX pedals. Still have BMX pedals on my Paul Taylor but the VP pedals are definitely a cut above. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > Wow! After a

Re: [RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

Plus on the GB Cypress. Have had them on over 8 months; street and dirt, even a little gravel. *Really nice!* On Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:40:55 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/23/2013 09:57 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > > Tried Jack Browns on my daughter's load-hauler, and went back to 28

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

Wow! After all my life in either clips or cleats, childhood excepted, I've got an order in for Thin Gripsters. They'll be here Thurs., install and begin a new era on my bike(s). Already changed to: higher bars, thicker tires, racks and fenders, and a Brooks. Oh, it's a Sam! On Tuesday, Novembe

[RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Bill, I think you have it all worked out! I've rode it with a 34/30 low, so a 30/32 would be fine. Big climb toward the end though, so being tired makes a difference. I do carry a 24T ring with me at all times just in case! Doug, you've got it right: Avoid them and live with 'em. Stay away from

[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

Pace has a huge selection , cotton, wool, coolmax . Browse all the collections, then buy from them or google it and find someone else who sells it. http://www.pacesportswear.com/2013technicalcollection.aspx Too bad Patagonia doesn't still make caps like this I have one and it will like

[RBW] Re: ISO old XT-type skewer

Ha, funny. I'm also looking for one of these to match the front one on the NOS XT hub I just picked up. eBay has a couple of them, for $$$. KJ On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 1:45:42 PM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote: > For my Curt fixed. 135, internal, all steel, the model with the rubber > cover on

Re: [RBW] Holy Moly. 30 minute Drone Delivery from Amazon. Need a bike part "real soon"?

*Don't drone me, bro.* On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 11:47:33 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > And the things that happen all around us every day aren't silly therefor > they don't happen? Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

The Soma C-lines ride so nicely that I'll stick with them, especially with the disclaimer "knobbies not needed". Goatheads, well, what'ru gonna do? Need something to fiddle with. Maybe try the Stan's route. dougP On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 7:04:36 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Chec

Re: [RBW] Holy Moly. 30 minute Drone Delivery from Amazon. Need a bike part "real soon"?

And the things that happen all around us every day aren't silly therefor they don't happen? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 12:40:29 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > This is silly. It's a flying machine which would need a flight plan from > the FAA. Not gonna happen. >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

Actually, what interests me is that aside from a reasonably small subset of posters (at this time ~17 out of the 2500 on the list), this thread seem to be more about the _lack_ of complaints regarding the ideals of the Quickbeam / SimpleOne. I think that attests to its quality. The reason whe

Re: [RBW] Holy Moly. 30 minute Drone Delivery from Amazon. Need a bike part "real soon"?

This is silly. It's a flying machine which would need a flight plan from the FAA. Not gonna happen. On Monday, December 2, 2013 5:01:35 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Goodie. More noisy things to invade our lives. Sardonic grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, December 2, 2013 5:

Re: [RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

Not quite so; I don't mind using non-cycling-specific caps, though these are naturally good since they are designed for cycling. FWIW, the best *winter* caps I've found so far are faux-Peruvian Indian caps, knit of wool with ear flaps and under-chin ties. They look decent, too. The sole defect is

[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

Indeed, Patrick. I wear it in wooded areas and generally take it off for long descents. Though I've been amazed how well it stays on with the straps. In general, though It works great to shelter from sun, and in a given day the amount of time on long descents is fairly short, so I'm happy to ge

Re: [RBW] Best summer cycling caps?

Thanks -- customs are certainly a possibility, but I wonder if there are any ready made choices available? I will check custom with Walz if none show up. I've used Walz, summer and winter, and they are very well made and look good. (I regret losing a tres chic old style Campy yellow cap given me

[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

I fear the other Patrick will DQ that hat on the grounds of it not being a "cycling cap", not having a short brim, and for being "yuppie priced". :-( On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 11:17:12 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > A medium brimmed Tilley meets all but 2. > http://www.tilley.com/The-T5

Re: [RBW] Best summer cycling caps?

I would send Walz an email or give them a call, I wouldn't be surprised if they would make you a larger summer cap. Dan Abelson St Paul MN On Dec 3, 2013 1:11 PM, "Patrick Moore" wrote: > "Best" in reference to the following criteria, in order of their > importance to ME: > > 1. Stay on very lar

Re: [RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

Thanks, and I'd certainly like one for hiking, but for cycling, missing #2 by so long a mile is no go. Actually, with our wind and the extra aerofoil surfaces, this would probably miss #1 by a long mile, too. On Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > A medium brimmed Tilley meets

[RBW] FS: Schwalbe Mondial Evolution Line Tires 700x42 - Like New

Here are the links to the Schwalbe pages for these tires (for some reason Schwalbe has two websites): http://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-mondial.html http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_mondial This pair of test-ridden-only Mondials is of the folding (Evoluti

[RBW] FS: Pacenti PL23 650b rims

Hi Riv Listers. These are brand new rims still in the box. I just don't need them. I believe they are 32hole. Feel free to ask questions. Looks like the last pair sold here for $130. So, I offer these for $130 shipped CONUS. Thanks! -Mike Below is some info about them copied from longleaf c

[RBW] Re: Best summer cycling caps?

A medium brimmed Tilley meets all but 2. http://www.tilley.com/The-T5MO-Tilley-Organic-AIRFLO-Hat.aspx is my personal preference. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 12:11:29 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > "Best" in reference to the following criteria, in order of their > i

[RBW] Best summer cycling caps?

"Best" in reference to the following criteria, in order of their importance to ME: 1. Stay on very large head with a lot of thick hair. (Riv caps don't stay on well -- too shallow? When I had a pony tail, I'd add a loop behind to go under the tail, this acting as an anchor. I no longer have a 'tai

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

...and making all non-QB/SO owners think, "I need to have the cash ready to pounce next time I see one on the list" Bill "who would take a 58" Lindsay On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 6:28:59 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > > Making all QB/SO owners think, "SO glad I pulled the trigger!" > > > -- You re

[RBW] ISO old XT-type skewer

For my Curt fixed. 135, internal, all steel, the model with the rubber cover on the lever, as below. Will also consider very similar with well-defined notches on the clamping surfaces -- need something to grip the 1010s. Pay, trade, beg, what have you. Thanks. [image: Inline image 1] -- *RESU

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

11 miles to Suffern' LOL. Great picture. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > I had major sidewall blowout with the GB lierre: > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/06/images-from-catskill-600k.html I > won't be buying that tire again. > > > -- > You received

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

It's always a bummer when you cut an expensive tire, especially when it's fairly new. Maybe I'm reckless, but I think of tire cuts as EXTREMELY rare events. Moreover, the things that I've run over to badly cut a tire in my ~35 years of cycling usually would have cut ANY tire (once, a thick nai

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

Yes, they do make Nifty Swifties in 650b, I have a set on my bike now... http://www.ebikestop.com/panaracer_nifty_swifty_650b_x_328mm_blacktan_steel-TR2322.php On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 2:00 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Bruce do they make Nifty-Swifties in 650b? I don't think so. > > Best, > > ~Hug

[RBW] Re: Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

I was riding an X0-1 east on Wellington Crescent. I think you were going to a race On Monday, December 2, 2013 9:39:48 AM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hmm, yes I do own one. When did we meet, and were you riding a Riv? Sorry, > I'm always terrible with names/faces. > > On Monday, December 2, 2

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Bikes Books and Hatchet Openig Party

Manny I'm in! We'll see if I can get the hall-pass. I've just got a vapor barrier to try out. On Monday, December 2, 2013 10:24:52 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/68311761245/bike-book-hatchet-grand-opening > > Bringing my camp gear for an overnight afterwor

[RBW] Re: Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Checklist 1. My Hilsen is in my in-laws garage in Corona. CHECK! 2. I've confirmed it's a leisurely 35 mile road ride to Redlands. CHECK! 3. The Hilsen has a 44/30 up front. CHECK! 4. I'll bring an 11-32 with me to potentially replace the 11-28. CHECK! 5. It's got 650x38 Lierres. CHECK!

[RBW] Speaking of tires, which should you use for the Redlands Strada Rossa course???

Just to keep people focused on what is important this holiday season: http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2013/12/tires-tires-tires.html And as for gearing, a wide-range double would be fine, but I like triples. Perhaps that will be another RSR blog entry! Remember, March 15th is the day!

RE: [RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

Making all QB/SO owners think, "SO glad I pulled the trigger!" -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 7:55 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Su

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

Grant's 40/24 double makes a lot of sense for an all-purpose bike using 11-32 9-speed. From the gear calculator, there are 3 gears between 20 and 30, and the fastest gear is still 99 inches. You can spend all day on the road on the 40T chainring, and cover all terrain on the 24T. On Tuesday

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

I wasn't aware that riv was actually offering dbl. but I have used the Sugino triple as a dbl and wasn't impressed by the performance. The only real advantages of a dbl are a bit of simplicity, a shorter rear derailler, faster more predictable shifting, and easier cleaning. But the gains are

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

So far this thread is turning out to be a good example of what Grant was probably hoping to avoid. Everybody has their little pet feature, which, if implemented, would be a "deal-breaker" for at least 50% of other potential buyers. If this turns out to be 650B with a threadless headset, 135 spac

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Bikes Books and Hatchet Openig Party

Holy shit maybe I should just ship my Hilsen down via Amtrak. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:24 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/68311761245/bike-book-hatchet-grand-opening > > Bringing my camp gear for an overnight afterwords. Thinking juniper > campgrounds. Anyone else up