[RBW] Re: New Bombadil build

2014-03-17 Thread Joe Bernard
Well I'll be danged. I have that fabulous Berthoud bag/rack, and never thought of hanging lights from those loops. Nice! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, March 16, 2014 11:42:51 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: > I finally polished up my new, and a little unusual, single speed > Bombadil build, whic

[RBW] FS: 650B mismatched budget wheelset with Fatty Rumpkins

2014-03-17 Thread Joe Bernard
Rear is a polished V-O hub and rim, 8/9/10 cassette compatible, 135 spacing. Front is what I believe was called a "budget wheel" from Riv: Deore hub, Synergy rim. I don't think this is the current Rich-built version. The rear is shiny, the front more grey/aluminum-looking, so they won't match on

[RBW] Re: New Bombadil build

2014-03-17 Thread ascpgh
Fantastic. You description of kindling smells from braking certainly best those of smoldering CF resin from tandems amongst us at our last ride of the Hilly Hundred. You think your brakes force some compromise of things, theirs (in several cases) blew tires off rims at stop signs at the bottom

[RBW] Re: Museum ride and errandonnee

2014-03-17 Thread Ron Mc
Beautiful blue bike, great photos - thanks for sharing. I was on my bike all weekend, too. Rode in the rain on Saturday and in the wind yesterday, mostly on paved greenway paths that follow creeks through town, but also in a bit of traffic to get there. I am so enjoying my new Strada Bianca

[RBW] Re: WTB - old style Nitto Big Rear Rack

2014-03-17 Thread Ron McAlpin
are you sure there aren't adjustments you can make to your bag attachment points? Because the current 33R is a gorgeous rack. Looks all you need is a shorter s-hook - or tie new knots to shorten the bungee http://www.arkel-od.com/us/useful-03-attachment On Monday, March 17, 2014 7:53:35 AM UTC

RE: [RBW] Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Great set, Chris. Thank for posting. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chen Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 7:53 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Bay Area Ramble Report I had a few days down here so I hopped

RE: [RBW] Re: WTB - old style Nitto Big Rear Rack

2014-03-17 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
The Arkel mounting hardware can be slid along the track on which they’re mounted to the pannier to fit your rack – or at least my GT-54 and GT-18 hardware could do so. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron McAlpin Sent: Monday, March

Re: [RBW] Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Matthew J
Patrick and Z - Agreed. If you want flat protection and good ride, Stan's is definitely worth considering. On Sunday, March 16, 2014 11:09:10 PM UTC-5, Z wrote: > > Peter, > > If you're looking for better flat protection w/Hetres, try squirting an > ounce or two of Stan's sealant into your tub

RE: [RBW] New Bombadil build

2014-03-17 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
The Bruce Gordon brakes adjust the same as the Paul Neo-Retros and Touring Cantis (which I find extremely easy to set up, once you understand their concept), which is great. The appearance is stunning, if you like the look, which I clearly do (I put these brakes on my SimpleOne, now passed on t

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Ron Mc
Patrick, my buddy and I were rolling Saturday in mixed wet/dry pavement on macadam to polymer-reinforced concrete. (It was a great fender ride.) My Strada Biancas consistently out rolled his Marathon Supremes. We were intentionally going slow over the wet, but literally half the time he was

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fun looking trip! Thanks, Chris With abandon, > > Patrick -- 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

RE: [RBW] New Bombadil build

2014-03-17 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
The Wilbury is dark green - I briefly stuck the wheelset in it, and it looks great. Here's a pic, but it doesn't show the color very well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8119883720/in/set-72157631845152497 This one, without wheels, is better. http://www.flickr.com/photos/3754251

[RBW] Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

2014-03-17 Thread johnb
I have two saddles and one saddle bag - 2013 Black Swift - ridden about 15 times maximum. Great shape. Just not for me. $125 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9cQGn - 2006 B-17 Professional with copper rivets. Very good shape. Lovingly maintained. $60 including shipping CONUS. http://fl

Re: [RBW] Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

2014-03-17 Thread Peter Morgano
I will take the little dear if you take PayPal gift funds. Thanks! On Mar 17, 2014 10:59 AM, "johnb" wrote: > I have two saddles and one saddle bag > - 2013 Black Swift - ridden about 15 times maximum. Great shape. Just not > for me. $125 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9cQGn > - 2006

[RBW] Re: FS: Misc parts, bar end shifters, Nitto stem, Selle Anatomica Titanico X

2014-03-17 Thread moshmosh
Shifters have been sold. On Saturday, March 15, 2014 3:13:13 PM UTC-7, moshmosh wrote: > > Hi folks, > I have some parts kicking around the garage that should go to a good home. > > Here's the list, all prices include shipping. > - Nitto Technomic 80mm stem, $30 - lots of insertion marks and pat

[RBW] Dallas/Fort Worth Rivendell owners: would you mind if I took a look at your bikes?

2014-03-17 Thread Will Wyatt
I'm thinking of getting a Rivendell Roadeo but would like to see a few before I order one, sight-unseen. Would any owners in the DFW area mind if I came and looked at your steel steeds? Thanks, Will Wyatt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Scott Shelton
Hello RBW, Is there any interest in Rivendell making a new version of the AllRounder? I know they make similar frames, however, in a 58cm/86 PBH or greater all RIV non custom frames are made for 700c wheels. I am currently riding a late 80's Specialized mountain bike with drop bars, I really enj

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - old style Nitto Big Rear Rack

2014-03-17 Thread Hugh Flynn
Yes, and I LOVE the adjustability of the Arkel system. Are you using the cam-lock hooks or the older B-clip version? I'm using the older B-clips since the corner braces on Nitto racks leave no room for the cam-locks. In my case, there's a combination of factors that make the bag fit with the r

[RBW] Re: Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread jphillip...@icloud.com
Great! Thank you! I knew you guys would know. Thanks again, John On Saturday, March 15, 2014 10:57:01 AM UTC-7, IanA wrote: > > Jenson carry the Tektro one. > http://www.jensonusa.com/Tektro-Serrated-Brake-Washer > > On Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:40:41 AM UTC-6, ted wrote: >> >> They also co

Re: [RBW] Dallas/Fort Worth Rivendell owners: would you mind if I took a look at your bikes?

2014-03-17 Thread Bruce Baker
Hey Will, I don't know what size you need but there is a 56 cm on ebay right nowpics look pretty awesome!! Bruce On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Will Wyatt wrote: > I'm thinking of getting a Rivendell Roadeo but would like to see a few > before I order one, sight-unseen. Would any owners i

Re: [RBW] New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Peter Morgano
I am the same size as you and love my mb2 and Stumpjumper but it seems the trend today is going away from 26 so not sure how practical it would be to bring such a bike to market. On Mar 17, 2014 11:23 AM, "Scott Shelton" wrote: > Hello RBW, > Is there any interest in Rivendell making a new versio

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread Jim Bronson
What about the other washer in the picture that is notched to press against the strut? On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 5:01 AM, blakcloud wrote: > Serrated washer with a Sheldon Brown fender nut by Problem Solvers. The > washer you see comes with the Nitto rack as part of the hardware. > > -- > You rec

[RBW] FS: Phil Wood/Velocity Flip/Flop Fixed Gear Rear Wheel

2014-03-17 Thread Eric Norris
Doing a little housecleaning before an impending move, and it's clear that this wheel doesn't need to go to the new Bike Room. This is a rear fixed gear wheel (120mm spacing) built on a Phil Wood high flange hub with a Velocity Aerohead rim (32H) and DT spokes with brass nipples. Set up for nu

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread Ron Mc
Nitto 20-184 Rod bolt/nut? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rh1-20184.htm On Monday, March 17, 2014 10:57:26 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > What about the other washer in the picture

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Patrick Moore
Ron -- Any idea how similar the SBs are to the Parigi Roubaix? Speaking of slower rolling, I just learned something. My daughter's new used MTB came with heavy knobbies+thorn proof tube+liner+Slime tire combos pumped rock hard. I let out air until I could flex the tire with a firm squeeze; but dis

[RBW] Re: Dallas/Fort Worth Rivendell owners: would you mind if I took a look at your bikes?

2014-03-17 Thread Pondero
Hi Will, I've got a Quickbeam in my office in downtown Fort Worth, and an A Homer Hilsen at my house way up in Sanger. I'd be happy to let you take a look. If you can ride a 56, you can try 'em out. Contact me offlist. Chris Sanger, TX On Sunday, March 16, 2014 2:36:20 PM UTC-5, Will Wyatt

[RBW] Re: Coffee questions

2014-03-17 Thread Patrick Moore
A quick followup to the responses. I've applied the Deacon's and others' suggestions and advice for the press and indeed the coffee is much better. I now see that my problem with it -- sour, muddy -- was simply that I used too little coffee and that ground too fine. I do let it steep for more than

RE: [RBW] Re: New Bombadil build

2014-03-17 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
The rack and bag were just sitting around, waiting for the right home, and I think they found it! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bernard Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 3:32 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW]

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bombadil build

2014-03-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks for the follow up on the BG Canti's... they are pretty sweet looking. I'm weighing the 'rightness' of selling an old (too small) Bridgestone MB4 in order to fund fancy brakes on another bike! :) On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 1:40 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Ron Mc
Patrick, the air volume difference between the Parigis and Biancas is noteworthy. They have the same tread pattern, and the Biancas have an extra puncture layer, making them only 80g heavier. The Bianca sidewalls feel a bit thinner. Even though they rate the Biancas as 30mm, they measure 33

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bombadil build

2014-03-17 Thread Minh
Sigh, **ALL** of Tom's builds make me want to go back and re-do my own. That Berthoud bag looks nowhere near as nice on my QB as it does on this Bomba! On Monday, March 17, 2014 1:40:52 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > The rack and bag were just sitting around, waiting for the right home, > and

Re: [RBW] New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
On the hi-end-ish side of things you could get the 26" version of Bruce Gordon's Rock n Road. In semi-custom sizing based on his made-to-order model I think this is a great deal and on par with the quality you g

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Ron; they sound ideal for the Ram (mostly errand riding but I want my errand bike to feel fast) when the PRs wear out. I know that the PRs felt faster than the earlier 35 mm Kojaks but of course were deadly for goatheads without sealant. Perhaps the SBs will split the difference. On Mon,

Re: [RBW] New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Addison Wilhite
Even though I already have one I'd say "thumbs up" to this idea. So versatile but rarely feels like a "compromise." Here is a plethora of different configurations I have had with mine. http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/01/rivendell-allrounder-jack-of-all.html Regards, Addison Wilhite, M.

[RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Philip Williamson
I weigh 240 lbs as well (more, recently), and have plenty of flats on fatter tires, too. I do feel fast on the Vee Rubber "Flying V" and the Soma C-Lines. Flying Vs are tubeless, the C-Lines have tire savers (wire thornflickers). I got a flat in a C-line as soon as I changed gears (fixed) and d

[RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Deacon Patrick
Have you ridden a 29er equipped the way you want on the trails you love? If not, I highly recommend you try it, so you can know for sure where you fall in terms of comparison. I believe the engine is a far bigger factor than tire size. I would love the Hunqapillar if it only came in 26" or 650B,

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread Minh
Jim, Ron has pointed you to the part, it's not notched to go against the strut, there is a hole and the strut goes through it, so this only works with racks where the struts are bolted down so you can slide the nut through the strut. On Monday, March 17, 2014 11:57:26 AM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wr

Re: [RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Tim Gavin
Scott- I have a line on a 59cm '93 XO-1 for sale. 26" wheels. If you're interested, I'll get you the details as soon as I know more. Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA USA On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Have you ridden a 29er equipped the way you want on the trails you lov

[RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Chris Lampe 2
Someone mentioned the Surly LHT but there is also the Surly Troll. It might look a bit funky with 1.5-1.75" tires but in it's stock configuration with 2.1" tires, it's a great riding bike. Very agile and nimble with it's short chainstays yet stable due to it's high trail front-end. I've been

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread Ron Mc
Jim and Minh, I have some good photos here where I tapped a Gino light mount to M6 so I could fit it to a Nitto strut with the rod bolt and nut https://plus.google.com/109016132995287077684/posts/gcMdRiT3N4C On Monday, March 17, 2014 1:31:01 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > Jim, > > Ron has pointed y

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread Chris Chen
FWIW I love the way the Edelux looks when mounted on the front tab of a nitto marks or big front rack with the Busch & Müller Fork Crown Mount. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/13055095915/ Of course I also took the opportunity given by external wiring to learn the old art of cable lacing,

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Jim Bronson
I agree with you Philip. I weigh 270 and I get lots of flats on wider tires, including 5 flats on this last weekend's Houston Randonneurs 600K. Interestingly, I got all my flats during the times of rain that we encountered. I got no flats when the road was dry. I understand that things get wash

[RBW] WTB: tallux 26 x 8cm

2014-03-17 Thread Chris Chen
It's out of stock at HQ, anyone got one lying around? cc -- "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 and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Mike Schiller
I'm with the deac on this one... 29er bikes are so much better in off road conditions. If you are over,say 5' 8' I would stick with 700c wheels. I road an '87 Stumpy for a while, it was fun but off-road it was no match for the big wheels and I got rid of it for that reason. The other thing

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
"Interestingly, I got all my flats during the times of rain that we encountered. I got no flats when the road was dry. I understand that things get washed loose when it rains, but 5 rainy flats vs 0 dry flats seems even more skewed than normal. " I always blame that on the fact that bits of g

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread Minh
What are people's thoughts about flipping the mount? Not upside down hanging, but having the mount rotated 180 degrees? I've seen this a few times, thinking about doing it but thinking of possible downsids. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

Re: [RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Patrick Moore
I'm a big fan of 29" wheels, but I have to say that, after riding a Fargo and, earlier, a Monocog 29er, as nice as these are for sand and chop, if you then get on a light, non-suspension 26er, there is a huge difference in the feeling of nimbleness -- acceleration and especially the readiness to ch

[RBW] Re: Coffee questions

2014-03-17 Thread Mike On A Bike
I had used a french press for years and would be horrified whenever I ran out of milk and had to drink it black, because of the bitterness. My thinking was "coffee is supposed to be disgusting unless you add a generous amount of milk". However, I have found that I get an amazing cup from using

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee questions

2014-03-17 Thread Patrick Moore
That is interesting. I am doubtless not a gourmet, though I have very definite standards for the taste of a cup. Earlier today I brewed 8 oz of Costco's San Francisco roast (~$14 for 3 lb, dark) in a press and drank it black with sugar -- no bitterness beyond what you want from coffee. I do find co

[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

2014-03-17 Thread johnb
Brooks B-17 gone. On Monday, March 17, 2014 10:59:13 AM UTC-4, johnb wrote: > > I have two saddles and one saddle bag > - 2013 Black Swift - ridden about 15 times maximum. Great shape. Just not > for me. $125 including shipping CONUS. http://flic.kr/p/m9cQGn > - 2006 B-17 Professional with copper

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee questions

2014-03-17 Thread Jim M.
On Monday, March 17, 2014 12:59:30 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > My next learn-how-to project is the Moka Pot: mine always comes out murky > and somewhat bitter without the "fullness" of coffee taste that you want in > a good cup; heavy but somewhat tasteless -- perhaps too much coffee? Too

[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

2014-03-17 Thread johnb
Offers as such pending on Swift and Little Dear. john On Monday, March 17, 2014 4:13:54 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote: > > Brooks B-17 gone. > > On Monday, March 17, 2014 10:59:13 AM UTC-4, johnb wrote: >> >> I have two saddles and one saddle bag >> - 2013 Black Swift - ridden about 15 times maximum. Gre

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread Ron Mc
could just be that your tire more readily picks up small shards in the rain, held by the surface tension of water. They make more trips around and get pressed into the rubber - good argument for tire wipers. On Monday, March 17, 2014 2:43:43 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > "Interestingly, I

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

2014-03-17 Thread Ron Mc
I prefer the light on the left side of the bike for daytime blinkie and traffic - put the light as close to opposing cars as possible. Mounted properly, the beam clears the tire, and it's easy enough to aim the light slightly to the right to make sure you illuminate what you need to see at nig

[RBW] Re: Spring Cleaning Sale - Brooks, Swift Industries

2014-03-17 Thread johnb
Brooks Swift is back on the market. -- 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] Re: Coffee questions

2014-03-17 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Jim. I will use that method tomorrow morning and report my results. On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 2:17 PM, Jim M. wrote: > On Monday, March 17, 2014 12:59:30 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> My next learn-how-to project is the Moka Pot: mine always comes out murky >> and somewhat bitter

[RBW] A mini-photo essay

2014-03-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
My son likes bike overnighters. He's game for whatever, whenever: But, he and I both admit that he has a hard time when the overnighters include riding like this:

Re: [RBW] New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Eric Daume
Have you looked at the Handsome XOXO? Eric Daume who just bought a Breezer 26" XL frame, not sure why: http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2014/03/ride-reports-trek-620-and-breezer.html Dublin, OH On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 10:41 AM, Scott Shelton wrote: > Hello RBW, > Is there any interest in Rivend

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread hsmitham
Chris, As always enjoyed your post. The pictures are wonderful. So we are to believe we'll be witness to yet another Homer cockpit change. The coconut will be hurt...thought you were obliged to protect the nut from harm? ~Hugh On Sunday, March 16, 2014 4:53:13 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread Chris Chen
As it is scribbled in the Montlake Cut: BUT A NUT IN THE CUT On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 5:25 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Chris, > > As always enjoyed your post. The pictures are wonderful. So we are to > believe we'll be witness to yet another Homer cockpit change. The coconut > will be hurt...thought

[RBW] Re: A mini-photo essay

2014-03-17 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic, Bill! We had much the same conversation as a family last night, looking ahead to this spring, summer, and fall with our two eldest daughters. We're planning a 3-5 day trip, and a few 1-2 night trips. In case it help your son to see others doing "LCG" (lowest common gear, as my eldest

[RBW] Re: Coffee questions

2014-03-17 Thread LF
Patrick ... You are ready for the iBob's of the coffee world -- coffeegeek: Best, Larry > -- 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

[RBW] Re: A mini-photo essay

2014-03-17 Thread WETH
Bill, That is awesome. I look forward to seeing your photos as the two of you ride this year. And Patrick, I look forward to seeing yours as well. My sons (ages 11 and 14) and I will be riding the GAP from Pittsburg,PA to Cumberland, MD in June. I am looking forward to the trip. Ride safely al

[RBW] Re: A mini-photo essay

2014-03-17 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic, Erl! I look forward to your photos of the GAP with your sons as well. It is blessed time with them! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 17, 2014 6:40:41 PM UTC-6, WETH wrote: > > Bill, > That is awesome. I look forward to seeing your photos as the two of you > ride this year. An

[RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-17 Thread LF
"Best Tire" depends on what type of riding you do, how much total weight you are pedaling, how much you mind flats, and personal preference. A 160# randonnair on a light weight bike might prefer a different tire than a 200# commuter/ occasional off roader on a "country" bike. It's also a challen

[RBW] Re: Grant's Overseas Trip - What do you want?

2014-03-17 Thread LF
I prefer being surprised. Best, Larry On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1:53:30 PM UTC-7, Larry H wrote: > > So what cool bike parts does everyone want Grant to bring back from > Japan/Taiwan/wherever else he was going? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

2014-03-17 Thread LF
Deacon, my friend, you are also ready for coffee geek: (good combo with aeropress) for bikepacking AND a Baratza Encore for home

[RBW] Blue Riot

2014-03-17 Thread Andy Williams
So, I'm on the commute tonight, stopped at a light, and the woman in the car next to me rolls down her window, smiles and says, 'Nice bike! I've never seen a Blue Riot before!' And, I respond, 'Thanks! It's a Bleriot!' And she asks, 'So, it's a French bike?' The light changed, and we're off.

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread Coconutbill
> > Great reportage and photographs, Chris. I've also been considering the 'stache. -evan -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread iamkeith
Scott, In addition to the options mentioned above, you might look at the Rawland rSogn. It's a 650b - so not quite as small of a wheel as you're after, but I've always heard it described as very similar to the original Rivendell All Rounder - if not directly attributing it as the inspiration

[RBW] WTB/WTT: Tektro 539 Front Brake Only: Nutted Mount

2014-03-17 Thread Brian Campbell
Looking to trade a new, never used 559 long reach, nutted brake for a good conditioned Tektro 539 front brake, nutted mount. Will also consider buying if you have an extra. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

Re: [RBW] Museum ride and errandonnee

2014-03-17 Thread Joan Oppel
Looks like a wonderful trip!  Plus, I think you got 3 whole Errandonnee categories in one excursion and that's awesome.  I've only managed 2 for 1 so far on this challenge.Joan   On 03/16/14, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: The temperature reached 60 degrees yesterday, and even I couldn’t make weathe

[RBW] Re: Blue Riot

2014-03-17 Thread dougP
Andy: That's a riot! Stoplight exchanges like that are a hoot. One time a guy told me something along the lines of "I love old bikes but haven't seen an Atlantis in a long time". This was around '04-'05, when the Rivendell Atlantis would have been around for only a few years. The only other

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread Manuel Acosta
Sad I got to miss this one. Looks like blast -- 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 g

Re: [RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

2014-03-17 Thread Philip Williamson
My 26" Bontrager can hang with the 29ers I ride with. I am unconvinced of the superiority of the big wheels. I will do some back-to-back tests with the Gryphon. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread Chris Chen
next time Tam fire roads or Hamilton. First Week May On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Sad I got to miss this one. > Looks like blast > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

2014-03-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Great write up and photos! I feel like I was there. That specialized-bosco'd bike looks like a fun ride to. -- 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: Blue Riot

2014-03-17 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Fantastic! New nick name for sure... Might be an option for the non-drive side down tube decal (a la Cheviot). -- 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