[RBW] FT: My TRP RRL Brake Lever for Your Shimano Tiagra Brake Lever

I have these exact TRP RRL Brake Levers ( http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl6-grey.htm) and would like to trade them for Shimano Tiagra Brake Levers ( http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl1.htm) Please e-mail me off list if interested in trading. -- You received this message because you are subs

[RBW] Price change on my 83 Stump jumper

With market conditions being as they are I think I can now safely ask 3k... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-Gen-Specialized-StumpJumper-/231112952839?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cf67cc07 ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Coffee

On second thoughtthey do Rivendell Ha! And probably lots of other stuff too. ~Hugh On Saturday, December 7, 2013 9:06:11 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Came across this coffee place in Oakland yesterday as I was riding from > the Amtrak station. Nice little shop--with a pedal-powered barista

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Coffee

Eric, That's the coolest damn thing...I wish the BA could import coolness. ~Hugh On Saturday, December 7, 2013 9:06:11 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Came across this coffee place in Oakland yesterday as I was riding from > the Amtrak station. Nice little shop--with a pedal-powered barista >

[RBW] Re: Surly-Riv-rivalry?

Not Dumb is good. Sometimes we think too much about this stuff. dougP On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:15:32 PM UTC-8, grant wrote: > > We here are all fans of Surly and regularly (if not constantly) refer > people to them, when ours are clearly out of range. I've often said, at > least to

[RBW] Re: Surly-Riv-rivalry?

One of my favorite setups as seen in the RR was the "Riv'd" out Surly Pugsley... Ryan On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:15:32 PM UTC-8, grant wrote: > > We here are all fans of Surly and regularly (if not constantly) refer > people to them, when ours are clearly out of range. I've often said, a

[RBW] Re: What is a mountain bike?

I don't have any experience with real mountain bikes but I've ridden two 700c bikes that were very similar in their set-up on rough dirt. One has a trail measurement of 74 and the other has 61mm of trail. I rode both bikes with the same wheelset/tire combo on the same terrain and areas where

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

I have a SO and love it. Maybe too much as it isn't my go-to bike as much as I had intended it to be (or rationalized it). It gets more attention than any other bike I have and I don't often let it leave my sight when I do take it out. It is not the fault of the bike; I am just that fond of it.

[RBW] Surly-Riv-rivalry?

We here are all fans of Surly and regularly (if not constantly) refer people to them, when ours are clearly out of range. I've often said, at least to myself, that a high compliment to any bike, even tho it doesn't sound like a compliment, is that it's Not Dumb. Surlys are not dumb. That is huge i

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Winter Experience

I have these tires in 700 x 35 but have never tried them with low pressure so I can't comment on that but I do love these tires on ice and feel very confident when using them. They are not silent and as Shoji says there is quite the vibration that is transmitted to the bar when riding on bare

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

Thanks. I wish I hadn't sold my two pairs of wool mittens, respectively ragg and boiled. Must look for more ... For some reason, I *do* have leather over-mittens -- odd. Please post pics of New Zealand. (Question: which is odder to American ears: the NZ accent or the South African (English) accen

Re: [RBW] Synergy rim users. Opportunity to stock up

Ouch, you must have had some of the cracking ones. But these ones are polished! On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 5:35:49 PM UTC-8, Eric Daume wrote: > > That's about $49 more than I'd pay for a 650B synergy. > > Eric Daume > Dublin, OH > > > > -- You received this message because you are su

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

Thanks. I'm thinking that, perhaps, cheap Polartec gloves under the (not yet arrived as of today) S T Post leather gloves will be the ticket. But it is actually warming up! (9*F low in ABQ a few days ago.) On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Chances are you're fine for dow

Re: [RBW] Re: Synergy rim users. Opportunity to stock up

I can buy a fully built Synergy wheel for less than $110 each, front and rear. I ended up getting the front dynohub, so I paid a little more at $146 from AE Bike. But so far these wheels are doing great and yes they have only 32 spokes and I weigh 270: http://www.ebikestop.com/quality_wheels_pav

Re: [RBW] Synergy rim users. Opportunity to stock up

That's about $49 more than I'd pay for a 650B synergy. Eric Daume Dublin, OH On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Boulder Bikes seems to be putting their money where their mouth is, so to > speak. They are confident that their Velocity A23 rim offerings are the > ultimate fo

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

I have a CC, LHT and a BD and love them all. I also have a Hilsen and a custom randonneuring bike. If I could have only one bike it would be my LHT. I love that bike. I've heard people complain about the tubing and the geometry and on and on and on. I just get on the thing and turn the pedals a

[RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

A rolling coconut is a good coconut. Keep on rollin'. dougP On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 3:44:13 PM UTC-8, Coconutbill wrote: > > thanks for the well wishes, but we diverge... >> > > the coconut continues to roll... > > coconutbill > > >> >> > -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

> > thanks for the well wishes, but we diverge... > the coconut continues to roll... coconutbill > > -- 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] New Sneakers for Homer.

Giving em a try. http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

I am a single speed commuter, in Toronto as well. in the winter I use a backpack and ride a SS cross bike (currently using an all city nature boy) with wtb pathways, I have 2 sets, the tires are tough and have a decent amount of tread...I also live close to a dedicated path by the water, which

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Coffee

Thanks for that tip, Liesl. I check their website and discovered that a shop in my own downtown area sells the stuff! Never would've guessed it. I'll hafta try it. On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 4:21:31 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > > Peace Coffee is the Minneapolis Bike Coffee of Choice. Out

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Coffee

Peace Coffee is the Minneapolis Bike Coffee of Choice. Outstanding beans, finely prepared at their headquarters, fair agricultural practices and bike-delivery: http://www.peacecoffee.com/resources/image-galleries/a-day-in-the-life-of-sam -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: Kiwi Rivsters out there?

Antoine, are you by chance lurking about the listserv? -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: Synergy rim users. Opportunity to stock up

Thanks for the tip, Bill. Them's good prices for that product. Unfortunately, they seem to only offering the Velocity in 700C with 32 holes. I hafta have 36 to support my post-middle age ballast. On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 12:27:16 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Boulder Bikes seems t

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

Hi Patrick, For cold weather, for me, mittens over gloves every time unless you're driving a car. The only trouble I have biking with mittens is wedging my wool/leather choppers between the bar and cables on the forward-of-the-grips position on the Boscoes, and that is just not a big deal. A

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

Chances are you're fine for down there in ABQ with glove layers. I reserve the mittens for below 5-10 degrees. In case it helps, my hands get colder on the bike than they do when I am running in the exact same conditions (as in I bike to the trail head, run, bike back). My hands need more warmth

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

You cold-land-ers: how would wool gloves inside canvas gloves compare to wool mittens inside canvas mittens? Any idea? I find mittens rather cumbersome (even though I generally don't have shift levers to mess with). Today: Sugoi med weight cycling gloves (very nice 'cuz they have a velcro'd wrist

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

That must be pre Schwalbe because I don't see any reviews of them. The ones I have get two thumbs up! Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”* Educator: Professional Portfolio <

[RBW] Re: Kiwi Rivsters out there?

Travels... On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 12:12:01 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Not a card-carrying member of the Riv Club, but Antoine travells on > similar paths: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79498713@N00/ > > I'd drop him a line and say hi for sure! > > > > On Wednesday, Decembe

[RBW] Re: Kiwi Rivsters out there?

Not a card-carrying member of the Riv Club, but Antoine travells on similar paths: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79498713@N00/ I'd drop him a line and say hi for sure! On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:36:42 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: > > Kia ora! Any Rivsters out there who live on the North Islan

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

I agree that it would be absurd to call the LHT a copy of the Atlantis. If people do that again and again, then they are being absurd every time. Maybe I just tune out know-nothing claims like that. I also agree that a lot of people on this list do not find Surly's sense of humor funny. You,

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

Good source for more info on winter tires: http://www.icebike.org/Equipment/tires.htm On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 10:44 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > As I get ready for bed tonight realizing I probably don't have a safe set > of this to ride in tomorrow's icy conditions in DC I'm shopping for winter

[RBW] Re: test

On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:39:29 AM UTC-8, JimD wrote: > > test > For Echo -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

On 12/11/2013 01:51 PM, NickBull wrote: Because what happens on the DC area bike paths (none of which are plowed to my knowledge) is that during the day, the snow partially melts, people ride on it sliding all over and leave ruts that veer every which way (not to mention all the walkers with th

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

In the meantime, wool mittens and army canvas shooting gloves are rather remarkable. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:50:10 AM UTC-7, Rod Holland wrote: > > For temperatures below 20degF, I wear Empire Wool & Canvas ICEBIKE > Mittens. Cozy on a monumental scale, made in

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

I was just logging on to make an argument similar to Jeremy's about the similarity of the LHT to the Atlantis/All-Rounder not being an indication that Surly somehow plagiarized RBW's designs when they made the LHT. That claim has been repeated again and again, but it simply doesn't hold water w

Re: [RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

I've bicycle-commuted in the DC area every day that I went to work for the last nine years--except for a month in 2010 when the snow was deeper than my axles and I just couldn't make any headway on my "narrow" 26x2.1" Nokian Hakka WXC300 studded tires! That was the winter that I wanted a Surly

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

For temperatures below 20degF, I wear Empire Wool & Canvas ICEBIKE Mittens. Cozy on a monumental scale, made in Duluth, where they know from cold. This link tells the tale, including the fact that they're skipping a production year (I expect they'll be back next year). http://www.empirecanvaswo

[RBW] Synergy rim users. Opportunity to stock up

Boulder Bikes seems to be putting their money where their mouth is, so to speak. They are confident that their Velocity A23 rim offerings are the ultimate for 700c and 650b, so they are blowing out their Synergy and Pacenti PL23 rims. 700c and 650b in the Synergies. 650b only for the Pacenti

[RBW] WTB - 1" quill stem, silver 27.2mm seatpost

(cross-posted to iBOB) I'm looking for a 1" quill stem, short reach (60mm or less), silver finish, 25.4mm clamp. And a silver 27.2mm seat post with modern saddle clamp. High lustre finish preferred over satin, but let me know what you have. These are for my girlfriend's xmas present, a lovely So

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

A friend has recently started sewing gauntlets for handlebars, with velcro so you can easily apply/remove them from your hoods/bars. They work great. http://bikemitts.com/ On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 8:08 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Speaking of Polar Expititions (Winnie the Pooh reference): > http:

[RBW] Kiwi Rivsters out there?

Kia ora! Any Rivsters out there who live on the North Island, especially Auckland? Let me know! We are crossing the seas in a little over a week to see my family and are bringing two pretty dang cute Riv'ed out Fridays. (I'm not really a user of the word cute, but in this case, I can't think

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Winter Experience

Hi Patrick, I have a set of 26" Schwalbe Marathon Winters. They are not silent, and they impart vibration to the handlebars when riding on pavement. For my road riding (I haven't used them offroad), they do work well on road+ice. I've used them at the usual road pressure, but I could probably

Re: [RBW] Bicycle Coffee

I love their dark roast coffee!!! They sell at the Grand Lake farmer's market and if you buy a bag you get a free cup too. They also distribute to Whole Foods, another coffee shop on Bay St. in Emeryville and I saw once at Berkeley Bowl, but didn't see them recently. They deliver all of their cof

[RBW] Schwalbe Marathon Winter Experience

Anyone ride these as their main winter tire in varied conditions? I have two primary questions: — how well do they work on ice with low pressure? — how well do they work (silently) on dry roads with higher pressure? With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConception.org -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

I think your decision is a wise one. I have a dedicated winter bike, Trek Portland that I turned into a single speed with 700 x 35mm Winter Marathons. This year I decided I was going back to gears, so it has been converted into a 9 speed (originally it was 10 speed). It even fits fenders. Thre

[RBW] test

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[RBW] test

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[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

I agree that Surly took a page from Riv's book in the Long Haul Trucker, and that has a lot to do with that bike's success, and why I myself bought an LHT frame earlier this year. It's clear that they share a generally Rivendellian view of what makes a good mostly paved-road tourer: generous c

[RBW] Brilliant Berkeley Bombadil

Berkeleyside is our local online news feed,, and last night's wire summary led with a brilliant photo by David Abercrombie... the Diaga-tube gives it away even before you figure out the Brooks saddle, Nitto rack, or downtube badge... http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/12/10/the-berkeley-wire-12-1

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

Speaking of Polar Expititions (Winnie the Pooh reference): http://scottexpedition.com (They are a month and a half in to a self-contained human powered sledge to the South Pole), and just got off Beardmore Glacier. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:35:21 AM UTC-7, Liesl

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

$90 + actual shipping for the pair? -- 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, sen

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

Here in Minnesota, good old fashioned unlined leather chopper mitts with wool mitten liners. I fashioned a mitten leash out of lampwick Antarctic-explorer style (e.g. http://www.viaggipolari.it/ernest-shackleton-2/), It's excellent because I can take the mitts off and not have to hold them.

Re: [RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

Shoji, Addison, My thoughts are right aligned with your suggestions, the XO-3 is going to be set up SS/Fixed with a Eno Eccentric hub. It would take the 26x1.75 Marathon Winters, perhaps the 2" version in the front. I'm going to look for some to order tonight! Tony -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

If my bike gets particularly crusty with ice/snow after a ride I'm lucky to have a basement where I can let the stuff melt off and then I do a quick wd-40 douse of the appropriate bits. A full clean might follow if it looks like the streets will be clear but otherwise I just stick to the basics be

[RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

Hi Tony, I've been winter bike commuting for a few years now in the Boston area. I use Nokian A10(?) studded tires (700X32) on my crosscheck. I meant to set it up as a single speed for the winter season, but was caught this past week without having done the conversion. Instead, I swapped tires f

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:32:39 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > If we are going to be collectivists, I want your Atlantis. > > Patrick Moore > The International Wheelman of the World ? Wobblie Bicyclists, it does make a certain sense. -- You received this message because you are s

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

I use these hunter's mittensI found at Gander Mountain. They are really warm and help with the visibility during snow storms. Marc On Sat

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

If we are going to be collectivists, I want your Atlantis. Patrick Moore iPhone > On Dec 10, 2013, at 3:45 PM, Alex Zeibot wrote: > > Ron, > I agree with you…. It is the Mandela's philosophy; collectivism tends to > prevail by standing up for a common goal. > > >> On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 4:

[RBW] Re: Seriously deranged, no limits road bike riding

...guy has broken his back doing these stunts... So has Danny Mac... I guess that seems to be a trend in this biz. BTW if you haven't already, you should watch some of Danny Mac's YouTube vids, where he's pulling stunts on his normal bike... this stuff is not of this earth... On Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

Erl, I figured I wasn't the only one in the DC area with the same thoughts... I only started commuting last March so I haven't done a full winter yet. But I HATE being kept off the bike on a day like today, it took me 50 minutes to drive to work when it takes me 35-40 minutes to bike. Not to men

[RBW] Re: Which bike gets the winter tires?

I might not be the best to answer this since we get 8' of snow each year in west Michigan, but I use 45mm studs on my Hunq and 38mm studs on my Soma Mixte each year. I use the mixte when the streets are reasonably clear and the Hunq when there is deep snow and rutted ice to deal with. In your

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

Here's a few pics: http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-best-laid-plans.html Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology *“Blazing the Trail to College and Career Success”* Educator: Professional Portfolio

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

I will say that this past week or so riding my MB-1 with snow studded tires and fenders has been a game changer for me as far as commuting. I'm no land speed record holder in them but I'm shocked and thrilled at how well they've handled the ice and snow. Even the crappy crusty ice snow melt stuff

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

Tony, The black ice sent me into my car today. Usually we get so little snow/ice and/or it doesn't stay long, that I have never seen the need for a dedicated winter tire bike. But it seems like this whole week will be lost to snow/ice, so I awoke with the same question as you. I have never rid

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

Good point, though if the trails had salt then the need for tires would be less. But I think Michael's point is another one for a non-riv dedicated winter tires bike. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: [RBW] Which bike gets the winter tires?

In the west it's all gravel, and sometimes Magnesium Chloride. On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 11:50 PM, Michael wrote: > ...and the thought of what road salt might do to me gumwalls just shivers > me skewers... > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW O