[RBW] Re: WTB: Quickbeam Crankset, Pletscher Two-legger, Paul Touring & TRP CX9

Cranks have been sourced! Also looking for a Sackville green mudflap. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 8:38 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I'm looking for some discounted used parts that may be taking up space in > your garage. If you

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I have a pair of MG-1s, with skateboard grip tape. They're plenty grippy, and mine don't weigh a ton. Teh internets say they weigh 1.2 oz more than thin gripsters for the pair. They're a good option. Plus, mine are red. Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, September 29, 2014 4:46:16 PM UTC-7,

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

So how's it Lookin for this project at this point? -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA Spats, NITTO stem, brake levers, tires, Hupe, toe clips...

Bump: These are left with some updated pricing. Buyer pays shipping: Pics on request. PM me. Shimano BLR400 brake levers - 25$ Schwalbe Marathon HS420 584-42/650b x 40. - 15$, well used. Fatty Rumpkin 650b - 15$ Fatty Rumpkin 650b, with small bend in wire. Not a bad bend or kink. I think I tried

Re: [RBW] Fenders for the 650b Schwalbe Big Bens

Isn't it the big rubbers that usually cover something rather than the other way around? On Sep 29, 2014 10:24 PM, "Meade Anderson" wrote: > Has anybody tired a fender to cover these rubber critters? The tires are > big as I just mounted one for testing purposes and needless to say they > ain't g

[RBW] WTB: Quickbeam Crankset, Pletscher Two-legger, Paul Touring & TRP CX9

I'm looking for some discounted used parts that may be taking up space in your garage. If you happen to have any of these and want to clear things out, drop me a line! - Sugino Quickbeam Crankset with guard/rings - Two-legged Pletscher Kickstand, Silver - Paul Touring cantis, silver (

Re: [RBW] Fenders for the 650b Schwalbe Big Bens

The p65 that Riv sells should definitely cover them Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 29, 2014, at 8:24 PM, Meade Anderson wrote: > > Has anybody tired a fender to cover these rubber critters? The tires are big > as I just mounted one for testing purposes and needless to say they ain't > going to

[RBW] Fenders for the 650b Schwalbe Big Bens

Has anybody tired a fender to cover these rubber critters? The tires are big as I just mounted one for testing purposes and needless to say they ain't going to roll with my current Honjo's. I was thinking maybe one of the Planet Bike fenders would work but am welcoming any experience or insight i

[RBW] Re: More Moments from Saturday's Ride

Remember, you have to keep the altitude number in perspective based on distance. Three miles vertical climbing in 200 miles is pretty spread out. Math isn't my strong suite, so correct me if I'm wrong, but that averages to 1.5% grade (which of course is not at all the way it happens on the road

[RBW] Re: More Moments from Saturday's Ride

14,000 feet of climbing?!?! Wow. How much riding mileage do you do per week to keep in shape for these rides? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

Rob at Ocean Air Cycles might still have some silver VP Vice. Worth asking. Although they do add up $ wise Dan On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 12:36 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Does anyone have any experience with pedals that are similar to the > VP-001Thin Gripsters or VO Sabots? > I have silver VPs o

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I was using the Wellgo MG-1 pedals, but I found them quite un-grippy and they weight a ton. The GF took them on her city bike, she says they're fine. The VP-001/Gripsters are on a totally different plain IMO. KJ On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:47:06 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > > Thinking about

Re: [RBW] More Moments from Saturday's Ride

Ride looks awesome. If I was running 700x23 I would be a little scared of some of those expansion cracks I saw. I like the music. Used the Google Sound Search widget to find out it was called "Hours" by Tycho. Appreciate the fact you upload your videos in 1080p. On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 3:47 PM

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

David I've really like the Welgos I mentioned in my earlier reply. Different than the one you linked to but comparably priced--I paid about $35--with a huge, very grippy platform. They come in silver. Christian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: Seagull Century on Sam 2014...with Betty sighting!!!

@Jack: Yeah, I always look for Rivs, too. They are few and far between. It's fun on organized rides. It's like a rolling bike show. @Deacon Patrick: I'm glad it wasn't that windy! Ha ha! Of course, I am sure that your hilly, mountainous rides on trails at high altitudes in the freezing cold in C

[RBW] More Moments from Saturday's Ride

Here's a few more moments from the double century this past Saturday: http://youtu.be/mp0tSGEWtek Did I mention that I was on the only Riv bike (at least, I didn't see any others). I was also, as far as I know, the only rider with fenders. I didn't get caught in the spotty showers late in the d

[RBW] Re: Sunset over Napa County yesterday, as seen from the penultimate rest stop on the Knoxville Double Century. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Distances like that are just mind-blowing to me. The commitment to training for that kind of riding must be huge! -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

Does anyone have any experience with pedals that are similar to the VP-001Thin Gripsters or VO Sabots? I have silver VPs on my Redwood and love them. While I'd like to get the same for the rest of my bikes, the price does add up and silver doesn't appear to be an option anymore. Specifically I s

[RBW] Re: Sunset over Napa County yesterday, as seen from the penultimate rest stop on the Knoxville Double Century. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

On Monday, September 29, 2014 10:10:38 AM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > Wow! Congrats on the double century! Amazing! Eric has ridden PBP on a Quickbeam. A double for him is a little warm-up ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Sunset over Napa County yesterday, as seen from the penultimate rest stop on the Knoxville Double Century. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Wow! Congrats on the double century! Amazing! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

@ Jim: My iPhone has been my only camera since I got my first one (the second version), and they have now improved the camera to such a degree that there are very few times I think "I wish I had a DSLR I hauled everywhere with me." It handles macros amazingly well as well as being much improved

[RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

Best picture I have is : https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8703902390/in/set-72157623199721925/ (Not non-aero, tho'...) On Sunday, September 28, 2014 2:10:21 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out > again. > I'm

[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

Deacon, Your set made me use up my monthly allotment of favs! I'm so happy to see you back in the saddle and recovered. Clearly, your piece of heaven helps in the matters of healing body & mind. I really need to make a trip out there! ~Hugh On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:33:34 PM UTC-7, De

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

At San Antonio Sicolvia yesterday, my daughter got tired of her MKS city pedals with half-clips on her utility bike. So I'm going to be upgrading her to thin gripsters. For my size 13 ice skate feet, I prefer the length of the grip kings on my upright utility bike. On Monday, September 29,

[RBW] Re: Berthoud bag/Marks rack mounting question

Tim, check my Acorn leather washers here - this doesn't come loose even after 1000 miles. The leather compresses into the threads and reinforces the lock washer

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I have thin gripsters on both my Rivs, and also have velcro hoops on the pedals, a recent addition after many miles of riding with only "naked" pedals. I have probably found the perfect setup, for me and my riding. The velcro loops can be set on the loose side of snug, so my shoes can easily be

[RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

AASHTA On Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:10:21 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: > > It's been awhile since I've tried mustaches, but I wanted to try them out > again. > I'm using old Dia Compe non-aero brake levers and am trying to get a >

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

my experience with grip kings is that shoes make all the difference. I wear Merrell sandals or better, Proterras, and the blocky tread on both stick in the rain on these pedals. On Monday, September 29, 2014 7:53:08 AM UTC-5, Avery Wilson wrote: > > I used the grip kings for a year without pi

[RBW] Re: Sunset over Napa County yesterday, as seen from the penultimate rest stop on the Knoxville Double Century. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Eric, you are an admirable collector of moments. I look at a lot of your photos as a moment-collection. Other times, it's things, just like the rest of us, but I really like the moments. On Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:10:04 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Out riding Monsieur Blurt yesterda

[RBW] Re: Seagull Century on Sam 2014...with Betty sighting!!!

Glad it was a great ride! At first I read it at "Headwindy of 20-75 mph or so" and I was thinking that would be a bit gusty for a bike ride. Sardonic grin. Maybe the drugs aren't all out my system yet. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:21:21 PM UTC-6, lungims

[RBW] Re: Seagull Century on Sam 2014...with Betty sighting!!!

Thanks for sharing this, I enjoyed your write-up! Whenever I do a big group ride like that I look for Rivendells and other classic bikes, but I don't see many of them. The Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia are some of my favorite places to ride. On Monday, September 29, 2014 1

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 64cm

That's a beautiful bike! Quite possibly my dream bike, and the one I wanted before I bought my S. Hillborne a few years back. Very temptedh I am, or used to be 6'1", with a 91-91.5 PBH. I wonder if the 64 is the size Riv would put me on. What is your PBH, and how was the fit for

Re: [RBW] Re: Narrow Compass tires - 3200 mile review

I have the Grand Bois version of those tires--the Cerf Blue--on my Giordana. I haven't put as many miles on that bike (my Riv and my KOM hog all my time), but I've had a wonderful, flat free experience as well. On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 1:26 PM, Joan Oppel wrote: > "Are the Cayuse fatter than the

Re: [RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I used the grip kings for a year without pins, and then I bought the DIY pin kit and spent 15 minutes drilling and tapping the pins in. What a revelation! It's got the lateral grip akin to being clipped in with none of the downsides. I can even ride relatively hard in flip flops now. I love the

[RBW] Re: Platform/Spiked pedals question (gripsters, grip kings, etc.)

I like Grip Kings a lot but not without spikes. I bought a pack from Riv, drilled holes, and screwed them in. Transformed the pedal into something much more useable and very comfortable. I like the VP Vice that Ocean Air sells (very similar to the Thin Gripster from Riv; Rob has a great comp

Re: [RBW] Re: Original Mustache Bar Brake Lever Positioning.

here are a couple of photos that show mine brakes slightly tilted down On Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:50:59 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Autumn Quickbeam Ride!

Nice. It makes me want to visit Colorado with my bike. And that's a lot for a Vermonter to say in autumn! I'm always amazed by people who avoid riding on dirt roads. Just as your photo essay shows, they provide the best combination of beautiful views and light traffic. Glad to read that yo