Re: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

I've used A Homer Hilson with Pari Motos or 650b converted Rambouillet with Hetres. Both bikes have spd pedals with the black outer cage and I used MTB shoes with recessed cleats. I use a 700c Roadeo for double centuries and I ride with either Grand Bois Cerf? 30mm or Schwalbe Kojaks. If I can g

[RBW] BLUG bike

That bike is ROMANTIC! If it was mine I'd never get anything done. If just let it sweep me around in dreamy style... -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

That looks like a custom Apaloosa style. Man, that is a stunner! When I ditch the man's diamond style frame and go for a step-through that's what I want. I'd love to know what the colour is; it looks like a brick red.Absolutely gorgeous! On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:18:07 PM UTC-6, Curtis wro

Re: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

OT - where in Canada are you? Not so much randonneuring but in Manitoba , but there's an ultra endurance race going on this Saturday...130km...app 80 miles . See http://actifepi.ca/?utm_source=Copy+of+Email+Created+2013%2F02%2F07%2C+2%3A02+PM&utm_campaign=February+%2714+newsletter&utm_medium=

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

I swoon over the lugged stem. -- 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, send ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

Yes. But the day they don't do fine... Is a bad one. Is a very expensive one too. Been there. Will On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 4:51:12 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: > > I love metal fenders, personally. I know they are "less safe" but they > did fine for over 100 years on millions of bikes. >

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

Proper! -- 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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@

[RBW] Out my back door.

Some thoughts and pictures here ~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...@

[RBW] Not Riv, exactly...

But a frame just got sketched out last night: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/12473139794/ -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

Jan has addressed this issue many times over the years. He has certainly put the miles on metal-fendered bikes, on dirt as well as on pavement. Me, I'd use metal on my road bikes if my fenders stayed on year 'round, but here in 5"-a-year westside ABQ, I install only for the monsoon and thus like p

Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

My deep sympathy goes out to anyone who has had their metal front fender crumple up, lock up their front wheel and cause harm to body and bike. I had a front hub lock up on me when I was young, throwing me over the bars with zero warning, and it was a huge bummer. Thank goodness I was going s

RE: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

Pic is from Peter White’s site. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 1:45 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards? My deep

[RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Is this a hypothetical build or is it a design for a real bike? Are you a frame builder or will you commission someone to build it? I use BikeCad a lot for trying out bicycle ideas and it's a lot of fun and VERY easy to use. On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:12:58 PM UTC-6, Christopher

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

It's a real design for a future bike. I'm working with a friend who is. My job is to sit by the drafting table and drink his beer. :) On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 11:22 AM, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > Is this a hypothetical build or is it a design for a real bike? Are you a > frame builder or will you c

Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:55:51 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: > > As for #2, you mean like this? > > > Yes, that's what I mean. Even though I thought it up in my own head, I expected other folks to had thought of it as well. At least I *think* I thought it up in my own head. Maybe I sub

RE: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

I think the pic illustrates your point, which is that the mid-fork fender mount solution could look fine, even normal, if the stay-bending is done with care. Peter White don’t build haphazard-looking bicycles. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] O

[RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Lovely photos, Hugh. I really envy you California Rivsters. On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:02:24 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Some thoughts and pictures here > > ~Hugh > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

*gasp* That bike is so lovely it took my breath away. On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:18:07 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: > > The head tube on the BLUG bicycle is amazing. Wow! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

Yes, it at least looks deliberate. Just like the front facing dropouts look deliberate. All disky bikes should have the dropouts facing in a direction so that braking forces pull the wheel IN, not OUT. The thing that weirds me out about that bike is I can't see the stay on the other side.

[RBW] Re: BLUG bike

trueand again with the double-stayed Mark's Rack setup. That has become Rivs standard install configuration for the Marks Rack. On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9:20:51 PM UTC-8, BSWP wrote: > > And again with the flat rear rack - no tombstone hump. A beautiful clean > look. > > - Andrew, Be

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

About August I'll be envying you B.C. Riv folk. And the offer is open and for real, can save on $. Peace, ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Cecily Wa

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

C'mon up! August is glorious here. On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:20:29 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > About August I'll be envying you B.C. Riv folk. > > And the offer is open and for real, can save on $. > > Peace, > > ~Hugh > > “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must

[RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Nice! I love custom stuff so I hope you post a lot of progress pics! On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:12:58 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: > But a frame just got sketched out last night: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/12473139794/ > > -- > "I want the kind of six pack you can

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Cecily, Planning on a Summer trip June 27th through July 16th and was planning on these destinations, Siskiyou Wilderness, PDX and Bay Area for the Riv rally. I wasn't planning on going that far North on this vacation but then things change. -Hugh On Feb 12, 2014 12:42 PM, "Cecily Walker" wrote:

[RBW] Silver Hupe & Medium Wald Basket?

Has anyone ever attached a Wald basket to a Silver hupe to make a quick release type rear, basket? -- 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-owner

Re: [RBW] Out my back door.

You are damned fortunate to have all of that 4 miles away! I love my nearby bosque (the green, or at least greenish, belt lining the Rio Grande on both sides) but it's not like the LANF! I think I may have ridden those trails 10+ years ago, when I visited my brother in LA. On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 a

[RBW] Re: Silver Hupe & Medium Wald Basket?

> > I haven't. Sounds like a neat idea. > But I would imagine that the repeated mounting and dismounting of the hupe would really gouge up the paint on the frame. Mine gouged the paint upon first installation and I don't use it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

> > It looks like the stay would slide out of the clamp if a stick got jammed > into the fender. > Maybe use a piece of round rubber to insert over the end of the stay, and then gently tighten the screw on the clamp so it is tight enough to hold for normal use, but loose enough to pop out upo

[RBW] Re: Silver Hupe & Medium Wald Basket?

Brian, I like the idea. Why not use a back rack? Or if you want something smaller than there's the Carridice bagman which is a bit stronger with the stay's attached at the seat stay's. my 2 cents. ~Hugh On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 1:12:48 PM UTC-8, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Has anyone ever

Re: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

"what Riv rando riders use for shoes/pedals/tires" Speedplay Frogs. Shoes - any of Pearl Izumi, Sidi Dominators, Keen sandals. Whatever I like at the time. Need a stiff sole, but want a somewhat sneaker-like fit. Tires - I have used Nifty Swifties, Michelin Axial Raid, Michelin Megamium, Hutc

Re: [RBW] Silver Hupe & Medium Wald Basket?

I would not recommend the Silver Hupe to my worst enemy. It will destroy the paint on your seatstays. That said, if you care nothing about the paint on your bicycle, use and enjoy the Silver Hupe. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Feb 12, 2014, a

[RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

> > What angles? Tires? -- 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, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

73.5 degree seattube, 18" chainstays, 2 degree top tube slope, designed for 650b x 55 with fenders, canti brakes. Designed as a porteur style, front rack designed to be broadsheet sized and designed to carry 50kg. cc On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Evan Baird wrote: > What angles? Tires? >

Re: [RBW] Out my back door.

Mr. Moore, I am lucky. My paradigm regarding Los Angeles hasn't always included that short phrase. I was born here but spent a significant portion of my life North of San Francisco. I used to say I'd never live in L.A. add some expletives and that's about where I stood on the notion of living in t

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Are you getting a custom fork too? On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:33:53 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > 73.5 degree seattube, 18" chainstays, 2 degree top tube slope, designed > for 650b x 55 with fenders, canti brakes. > > Designed as a porteur style, front rack designed to be broadshee

[RBW] Show me your albatrosses!

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/7M05uiaC9P8/ddZL3qwQmxUJ Coconutbill this photo is breathtaking. Some day I would like to come out from Texas and do this ride. Paul in Dallas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

Your question is one I often ask myself too. Love the look of metal fenders, but... The thing is recently I wonder about the danger difference, since while plastic fenders with QRs might not have the wheel jam at the fender stay, if something gets in there big enough to lock the wheel wouldn

Re: [RBW] Chain Line

http://www.bbinstitute.com/dl/dx_demo_chapter_10.pdf On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:49 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > That would depend on the BB and what your priorities are. Campy bottom > brackets from the classic era are rebuildable and can last pretty much > forever if they're taken care of. Many ri

[RBW] Show me your albatrosses!

John Philip, I really like your cockpit set up and may go a similar route on my vintage Schwinn Cimarron. I could see the black knobbie gizmo's would offer a nice position variation for longer rides. What's the proper term for them? For longer rides varying my hand posit

[RBW] Selling - 57cm Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen Loudoun County Virginia

May have missed it, but what are you asking for your AHH? Willing to ship? -- 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...@goog

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Well yes, it's a custom low trail fork to handle correctly with such weight. Internal routing. On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Evan Baird wrote: > Are you getting a custom fork too? > > > On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:33:53 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > >> 73.5 degree seattube, 18" c

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Plug: http://www.bantambicycles.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > Well yes, it's a custom low trail fork to handle correctly with such > weight. Internal routing. > > > On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Evan Baird wrote: > >> Are you getting a custom fork too? >> >

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

It's a big planet out there, and once you adapt to living out of panniers, freedom expands to consume the available funds. A lot can change, and 2 or 3 weeks of vacation time becomes a serious constraint. dougP On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:50:56 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Cecily, >

[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

They are Dia-Compe Knob Grips. aka dummy levers or stoker levers. I got them from Velo Orange. Cane Creek makes a more lever shaped version. On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:41:04 AM UTC-5, truegolden wrote: > > John Philip, I really like your cockpit set up and may go a similar > route

[RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Hugh, you forgot the "toot toot toot lookin' ." part. ( CCR ref) As always your photos are well composed and meaningful. Having spent my whole adult life not far from there it makes me miss the fall/winter/spring rides in the San Gabriel's even more. But when I remember summer I know wh

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Say's the retired guy :-) ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 4:59 PM, dougP wrote: > It's a big planet out there, and once you adapt to living out of panniers,

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Mike, Thanks for the compliment. Yeah Summer is ah sweltering. My mind is already working on a slew of Summer location rides between August through early November. Either high up or coastal. We work with what we have. I'm not complaining till late August. I've got a doosy S240 location planned ne

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

You can visit so long as you sign a contract not to purchase real property north of Yuba City. On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Mike, > > Thanks for the compliment. Yeah Summer is ah sweltering. My mind is > already working on a slew of Summer location rides between August

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

...and south of Prince Rupert. On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > You can visit so long as you sign a contract not to purchase real property > north of Yuba City. > > > On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > >> Mike, >> >> Thanks for the compliment. Yeah

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

carry 100+ lbs? That is a big load. I'll be watching to see what Bob does with that. I'm looking forward to get mine from Bob really soon. It's finished except for decals and final cleanup. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Yeah Chris I'll go and buy where ever I feel like buying to include a unit next door to you and party 24/7. And whether to visit ? PDX hasn't won that bid just yet. You folks will need to do better Seattle and Vancouver may get my patronage ;-) I'll give you PDXers a little slack as you just fini

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Right. You saw the pictures and are chillingly jealous. Don't worry Chris warm 80's are right around the corner... err sorry five months around the corner. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

OH THE BURN On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 5:54 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Right. You saw the pictures and are chillingly jealous. Don't worry Chris > warm 80's are right around the corner... err sorry five months around the > corner. > > ~Hugh > > "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance,

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

You need to start using sunscreen Cocochen to prevent that burn. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > OH THE BURN > > > On Wed,

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

May I also suggest Aloe vera for that singe. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:21 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > You need to start using sunscreen Cocochen to pre

[RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Hugh, you must be thinking of Romero Saddle to the famous Hot Springs? I've been trying hard not to brag to the PDX's about this balmy Febuary weather. It's really too good to be true... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Sorry. Nice try. Not the Romero Saddle one closer.. Lots closer but cool and breezy. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:33 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > Hugh, you

[RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Has to be Malibu (ie. Will Rogers, Leo Carillo...?) nice shots, dude! -- 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...@goog

Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

I think BQ has shown some (British?) bikes with mid-fork fender stays. I do like the look of Pudge's example. My V-O fender clips never clipped very tightly, and I've definitely knocked them out with sticks. I just bought new stays, though, expressly to have a tighter fender mount. Now I'm i

[RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

Like a rubber tube that fits over the stay, and then you clamp the tube in the clip? Sounds promising. Better idea than a Silly Putty failsafe connection: pull it slowly like taffy, but a sharp shock will shear it off clean. Knead it back together to reinstall. Philip www.biketinker.com On We

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Oh my, this is gonna be sweet!! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2014, at 5:44 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > > carry 100+ lbs? That is a big load. I'll be watching to see what Bob does > with that. > > I'm looking forward to get mine from Bob really soon. It's finished except > for decals

[RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

> > can't wait. trotify? -- 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, send ema

[RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Wonderfully composed and an enjoyable read. Got me thinking about my own fortune in having a riding resource outside my back door (Although Gozales, McGonnigle, and Black Mountain have nowhere near the extent of Big Tijunga). That in turn led to reading about Sunland-Tijunga history, the Tongva

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

I FEEL THE NEED THE NEED FOR STEED On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 7:14 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > can't wait. > > > trotify? > > > > -- > 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: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:49:16 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: > > ... > > Now I'm imagining filing a divot into a stay and using some sort of > spring-loaded ball bearing to hold the stay in place... like a ratchet > handle. Like a 5 ounce metal quick release... never mind. > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Thanks Evan...nope try again. It's gonna be awesome! But not till the really hot months. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 6:45 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > Has to

[RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

> > Something shaped like a plastic perfume sampler vial. > -- 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. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Tom, Thank you Sir. Ha! I've read about the founding Women of Tujunga/Sunlandbut lack a comprehensive understanding of the native people's of this area. I will remedy that. I am more familiar with the La Jolla indian tribes of long ago and the Cahuilla Indian people's of the Palm Springs region,

[RBW] aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

Found on the blug. Glad rivendell is selling aeropresses at the BBH but traditional aeropress technique? Come on! I bet a test taste on My inverted method of aeropress style. Next time Im over,like true dojo challenge style, Imma brew them some really coffee. Also Imma grab some beans from Ke

Re: [RBW] aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

you cannot beat my trangia pourover iron monkey style On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Found on the blug. > Glad rivendell is selling aeropresses at the BBH but traditional aeropress > technique? Come on! > I bet a test taste on My inverted method of aeropress style. > Ne

[RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Looking forward to what you have in the making. The process I'm sure will be gratifying. ~Hugh On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:12:58 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > But a frame just got sketched out last night: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/12473139794/ > > -- > "I want th

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

> > nor my kettle-drippage ! > > > -- 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

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

Gruelling rides? Let's say spirited. Romantic. Humbling. Stupid. I got a good one planned for China camp that involves something dumb. Diablo? I got one equally as stupid. Carrying your own gear adds to the complexity and nuttiness. Should be a blast. -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

9 years as a barista and gosh darn it I still live percolated coffee the best. On Feb 12, 2014 11:50 PM, "hsmitham" wrote: > Looking forward to what you have in the making. The process I'm sure will > be gratifying. > > ~Hugh > > On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:12:58 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen

Re: [RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

it's on. So Cal vs No Cal vs No No Cal COFFEE SHOWDOWN On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:52 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > nor my kettle-drippage ! >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Doh, misposted. Agreed the bikes are nice. One day I will spring for a full custom. I am still torn as to what it would be. Road, off road etc. On Feb 12, 2014 11:52 PM, "Peter Morgano" wrote: > 9 years as a barista and gosh darn it I still live percolated coffee the > best. > On Feb 12, 2014 11:

Re: [RBW] Re: Not Riv, exactly...

Bike Equivalent of a Unimog On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:54 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Doh, misposted. Agreed the bikes are nice. One day I will spring for a > full custom. I am still torn as to what it would be. Road, off road etc. > On Feb 12, 2014 11:52 PM, "Peter Morgano" wrote: > >> 9 years a

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

> > Ouch! I'd be afraid that is a scald waiting to happen!! > I can just see someone starting to press down and either the liquid shoots out all over (or even jets up into your face if the seal isn't perfect), or they tip the thing and slam the press part into the picnic table. -- You receive

Re: [RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

...then they flip the table and blame it all on the equipment. TYPICAL CYCLISTS On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 8:57 PM, Michael wrote: > Ouch! I'd be afraid that is a scald waiting to happen!! >> > I can just see someone starting to press down and either the liquid shoots > out all over (or even jets

Re: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

http://stonehog.com/2014/01/08/shoes-for-cycles/ My take on shoes - though I've only done 200s and one 300k so far. I don't have the world of experience some on this list possess, like Lynne, Steve, Mike, Eric, and many others. I like clipless for some situations, for instance, I came off fla

Re: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

I switched to Crank Bros eggbeaters (various flavors) on most of my bikes several years ago. Super easy in and out, lots of float, and unaffected by dirt and mud. My very favorite pair of shoes (I call them my "lucky shoes," and they've been from Sacramento to Seattle and across France and back

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

As much as I love Vangroovy, we can't touch PDX for beer. Or donuts. On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 5:50:21 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Yeah Chris I'll go and buy where ever I feel like buying to include a unit > next door to you and party 24/7. And whether to visit ? PDX hasn't won > that b

Re: [RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Cecily, What! Really!Don't you Vangoovy folk head over the *border* for those good fermented beverages & fried holey goodness? ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Wed, Feb 12, 201