Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread James Warren
Richard, Thank you for sharing in an honest and empathetic way about something that is troubling but relevant to people who read here. -Jim W. On Mar 31, 2015, at 10:39 PM, Richard Rios wrote: > I have been trying to think up a very thoughtful response to all of this. > Being on the bogus

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread Richard Rios
I have been trying to think up a very thoughtful response to all of this. Being on the bogus end of a burn has perhaps made this a bit more difficult. The intent of my original response post was a good faith effort to contact Peter since phone calls, texts, and emials were failing. Unfortuna

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
Personally, I do not see how anyone can disagree with Steve. Maybe his delivery is harsh but the message true. Bangs on the head are cumulative and the long term results have been proven. If I had a bludgeoned brain I would be taking measures to protect it. I'm not saying helmets are perfe

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

2015-03-31 Thread Surlyprof
Since these are on a second set of wheels, I will be swapping them when I commute. I agree that getting a flat at 6am while racing to catch a train would be bad since I start class at 8am. My commute is along often dark gravel paths and city streets. For that, I will be using the 36h Mavic

[RBW] Re: Old Quickbeam

2015-03-31 Thread Philip Williamson
To be fair, used QB prices are about what people paid new. $1100 to $1700 recently, for a $1400-new bicycle but I only pay attention to ones about my size. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

2015-03-31 Thread Joe Broach
Matt, I think the only way to know for sure is to try. Luckily, supple tires have great re-sale value on the list. I planned to take off the "fragile" GB Cypres 700x32s once the rains hit last year...they're still on. I've had zero punctures (one pothole pinch flat) in 9 months of my 10 miles a da

Re: [RBW] Klunking!

2015-03-31 Thread Joe Bernard
Modine is a cyclist. It could be him. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 2:59:27 PM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > This particular race and video were done on January 20th, 1979 for a local > TV station which broadcast it in the Bay Area and then it went syndicated > across the nation, exposing Ame

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

2015-03-31 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
I am so torn on these tires. I'm currently riding 40mm Duremes and I'm very unhappy with them. They are sluggish and when I make a sharp turn, which I do quite often, the outside lugs feel squirmy and it's very unsettling. On the other hand, I worry about flats and overall durability of the

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm 89.999% sure these are only available from Australia. But it really is a non-issue nowadays. She's responsive to e-mail if you have any questions and shipping was fast and cheap for me; On my 2nd purchase I bought four "on sale" and shipping was free. For the past couple years I've been u

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread Robert Barr
To respond to Drew's question, I did get my item. It took a long time, and there were several emails, but I got my item, and it was as promised. In fairness, after I got my first note from Peter telling me there had been a shipping error, I told him not to worry - the item was for bike I was going

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

2015-03-31 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
Supple tires make a difference, but I'm primarily a commuter averaging 100 to 150 miles a week and am skeptical they would be a good choice for my application. I HATE fixing flats on cold dark mornings at 5 AM and really appreciated getting just a hair under 10,000 miles out of my Marathon Sup

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Montclair BobbyB
*It is now well known grouchiness is cumulative, and you have on numerous * *occasions made it very well known around here that you are already suffering the effects of multiple outbursts. You may be willing to risk more; if it were me, I would not. * Fear not, Steve... I have the perfect he

[RBW] Re: FS: Atlantis in Utah for $1,700

2015-03-31 Thread dougP
Update / correction: it's a 61cm. Someone else read the ad more carefully & pointed this out. Jim: yea, somehow it just seems the seatpost & stem should match, at least roughly. Otherwise you get that "what have I got handy that I can use?" look. The guy quotes a lot of good stuff but I c

Re: [RBW] How was your weekend ride?

2015-03-31 Thread Jim Bronson
I rode a 400k that I also organized, with two fellow randonneurs. There was quite a lot of hill climbing early and once we got in a flatter part of the route, the wind kicked up to a ferocious gale. Later after dark the wind died down some but even so we did not make it to the penultimate control

Re: [RBW] FS: Atlantis in Utah for $1,700

2015-03-31 Thread James Warren
Do Rivs with black seatposts remind anyone else of people in turtlenecks when it's not that cold out? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 31, 2015, at 6:26 PM, dougP wrote: > This was posted over on the BOB list: > > "I'm not sure whether the price is good or not, but it sure is pretty and > nicely s

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

2015-03-31 Thread Surlyprof
Beginning to feel almost relieved I missed that ride with you this weekend, David. Not sure I could have kept up. Would have had fun trying though! Next time. John (actually sorry to have missed the ride) On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 9:43:46 AM UTC-7, DS wrote: > Great idea! And nice QB.

[RBW] FS: Atlantis in Utah for $1,700

2015-03-31 Thread dougP
This was posted over on the BOB list: "I'm not sure whether the price is good or not, but it sure is pretty and nicely spec'd. Not mine & no association, etc. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=678&ad=34041131&cat=409&lpid=3"; Crummy photo & no siz

Re: [RBW] Klunking!

2015-03-31 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Charley Kelley's new book "Fat Tyre Fyer" is an incredible first-person account of the evolution of the mountain bike and it has a ton of period photos of Klunkers and MTB's. RBW sells it if anyone wants to check it out. It's a huge, oversized book of very high quality. On Tuesday, March

[RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

2015-03-31 Thread Surlyprof
After carefully considering everyone's great feedback and rereading Jan Heine's articles on tire size and pressure, I finally got to take my maiden voyage on the Synergy wheels and brand, spankin' new Compass Barlow Pass tires. Holy cow! I had no idea what I've been missing! I now understand

[RBW] FS: Nitto Bars, stem, post - Brooks B17 - Tubus Cosmo - SON Classic with Supernova E3 front and rear lights

2015-03-31 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Spring cleaning. Paypal preferred, US sales only. Shipping based on where you're at and how you want it. I usually use USPS. Brooks B17 Champion Special Honey: Installed, never ridden, as new. - $125 Tubus Cosmo silver rear rack: Excellent condition, installed, not used. $140 Schmidt SON dyno h

[RBW] Re: Beausage Reminder

2015-03-31 Thread dougP
That Hunq has some pretty aggressive looking tires too that help with the badass image. dougP On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:10:36 PM UTC-7, Mathew Greiner wrote: > > No, I can't trade my awesome Pass & Stow rack for a smaller front rack and > a rear rack because a) I use a trail a bike to

Re: [RBW] Re: Old Quickbeam

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
I agree with Minh in a general way, but I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss the collectable quality of the better Rivendell stock models; after all, look at what happens to RB-1s and XOs. The absolutely first criterion for Riv bike quality is the handling, and IME, having owned 5 -- tho' not a QB -

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-03-31 Thread dougP
"As a protest, I'm giving up the whole birthday thing." Birthdays are highly over-rated as a reason to celebrate. After the first 3 or 4 dozen, eh? who needs 'em? dougP On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:25:18 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > Chris, > > My birthday recently came and went. No email. I

Re: [RBW] Klunking!

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks for the reference; I'll look up Klunkerz. Good stuff. On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 3:59 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > This particular race and video were done on January 20th, 1979 for a local > TV station which broadcast it in the Bay Ar

Re: [RBW] Help a so-so mechanic with rear derailed issues

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
It sounds as if you are turning the adjuster the wrong way. Perhaps back it off, ensuring that the small cog stop screw is properly adjusted. I find it hard to imagine how a friction setup will cause problems, unless the cable is too tight, or unless there is something preventing the cable from re

[RBW] Re: Help a so-so mechanic with rear derailed issues

2015-03-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
If you are using friction then the cable tightness or looseness is not relevant. Either you put the shifter in the wrong place when you shifted into that gear in the first place (user error) or the shifter itself is slipping, not providing quite enough friction to hold the derailer in place.

[RBW] Re: Help a so-so mechanic with rear derailed issues

2015-03-31 Thread Jim M.
What happens when the cable is disconnected? Does the derailer stay in high gear? You may need to adjust the high gear limit screw to allow the derailer to travel freely to the small cog. Another possibility is the b-tension screw adjustment. Loosening that screw can make the shifting better, b

[RBW] Re: Old Quickbeam

2015-03-31 Thread Minh
my QB only has a sticker for a SN. IMHO, a QB (or a Rivendell in general) is not a Herse, and a QB was always meant as an affordable bike so i don't see this as collectible. Just my opinion, i'd price this like all the other QBs that have floated through the list and not worry too much about

[RBW] Help a so-so mechanic with rear derailed issues

2015-03-31 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
Here's the deal: I've adjusted my derailers often but I can't get the rear shifting right on my Hilsen. I have DuraAce bar ends which I've been using in friction mode for about a year and a half. I have a brand new rear cassette, 9-speed, brand new chain and chain rings. I use Sheldon's method w

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
When I saw a Bosco Bullmoose for $80, I was ready to jump on it. Such a deal! Then I saw who the seller was, and decided not to jump. Maybe I should have looked out for the group the way I looked out for myself. I promise I will next time. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:49:09 PM UTC-7, c

[RBW] Re: Alternative Frame Pump Mounting.

2015-03-31 Thread Dave Johnston
I'm using a band on pump peg from klickfix called a pumpfix for bikes that don't have a pump peg. Will work in multiple locations, I've only used it on the top tube. -Dave On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:56:00 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > I find myself with a couple frame pumps too short

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

2015-03-31 Thread David Hays
Great news. Nice to have that out of the way. I’d suggest the 25.4 stem which will take a wide variety of bars and leave you the option of switching in the noodle anytime. David On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 4:54:08 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Terrific news, Sean. I'm really glad that work

Re: [RBW] Klunking!

2015-03-31 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
This particular race and video were done on January 20th, 1979 for a local TV station which broadcast it in the Bay Area and then it went syndicated across the nation, exposing America to "Klunking". I love this video and have watched it many times, along with the documentary "Klunkerz".

[RBW] Re: Your favorite cruising gear?

2015-03-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
My big gear on my QB is 68" and I am always surprised by how much I can do in it. 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

[RBW] Re: Your favorite cruising gear?

2015-03-31 Thread Ron Mc
Patrick, you pretty much nailed it. 70 inches is the only gear that is duplicated on my half-step setup, so depending on whether I'm on 16 or 18 in the rear, I can pick 65/70 inches or 70/78 inches on my halfsteps and make great strides. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 4:34:30 PM UTC-5, Patric

[RBW] Re: Your favorite cruising gear?

2015-03-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
"...flat land with little or no wind..." I don't understand. 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+unsubsc

[RBW] Re: BUMP! FS bags, bar, hubs

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
Oh, forgot to say: will happily take a front caliper in full or part (as appropriate) exchange, said caliper having these qualities: 1. Good quality silver finish. 2. Well made; forged preferred. 3. Powerful with moderate finger pressure. 4. Reach range from 50 to 57 mm. 5. And most important: ope

[RBW] BUMP! FS bags, bar, hubs

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
1. Jandd Mountain Wedge 3, 6-to-7.5 liters, no dropout bungees (I never needed them) and tabs to attach them to the bag cut off): $30 shipped CONUS. 2. Topeak large saddle wedge, black, VG, unzips circumferentially to expand to a length able to contain (just) a small water bottle in addition to mo

[RBW] Re: Klunking!

2015-03-31 Thread Ron Mc
that was fun. Here's my buddy's Fisher, before a lawsuit forced him to add his given name to the trademark. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Your favorite cruising gear?

2015-03-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 03/31/2015 05:34 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: I believe, but would like to find more evidence, that the human body tends naturally toward 6 1/2" to 7" cranks and 65" to 75" gears for "normal" cruising. Am I right? It's been like that for a century at least. People mostly come in a certain

[RBW] Re: Your favorite cruising gear?

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add: good, supple road tire, in this case the 1.35 Kojak; and a weight range of ~190 to 230. On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 3:32 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Just 'cause: what are y'all's favorite cruising gears, to wit, that you > use most often on smoothish pavement, and that you gravitate to

[RBW] Your favorite cruising gear?

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
Just 'cause: what are y'all's favorite cruising gears, to wit, that you use most often on smoothish pavement, and that you gravitate toward on flat land with little or no wind? #2: Add to this the kind of tire and #3: the length of your cranks, and #4: the total all-up (= bike + rider + typical

Re: [RBW] Klunking!

2015-03-31 Thread Patrick Moore
That is an interesting video, and interesting hair. I wish they'd show a smoking coaster hub, though. Notice too the no retention pedals and "ride in what you're wearing" clothing. I was interested to hear whatzizname say that the sport had really started 10 or so years earlier; what, mid to late

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

2015-03-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
Terrific news, Sean. I'm really glad that worked for you. Good job! On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:21:16 PM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: > > Good news - my wedge is no longer stuck! > > At the suggestion of Bill (and implied by several others), I cut a board > that would fit over the head tube. I

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread cyclotourist
I purchased a seatpost from him in December. There was no communication for about a month, then I emailed a few times. He said it must have been lost, but that he had another one that he would send, and that came about a week later IIRC. So I can say that he delivered what I bought, and AAFAIK he

[RBW] for trade~ a cut down Wald basket and an 80mm Technomic stem

2015-03-31 Thread Kurt Manley
I have a Wald basket cut down exactly like the one on Sean's Hunq on the blug that I'd like to get rid of. I'd trade for a frame pump a multi tool with chain breaker some decent dual pivot side pulls for my gf's bike some good IPA obviously some of those things could be worth more than a baske

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fortunately and unfortunately, the same things you've been doing. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 2:37:58 PM UTC-6, drew beckmeyer wrote: > > > To everyone who has been through this before, what did you do to finally > get your items or your money back? -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread drew beckmeyer
Richard, I got a similar set of postponements and stories. The funeral that he had to attend to was weeks ago. I kept asking for a refund or a tracking number and I would get responses that had neither...until no responses at all. The frustrating and suspect thing is that a paypal refund would t

[RBW] Klunking!

2015-03-31 Thread Liesl
Hey, regarding the new riv-posted video... 1) dig pre-famous gary fischer! 2) dig hair! 3) dig the pre-boscos 4) dig the diagatube pre-hunq 5) does anyone see Grant hiding somewhere in there?? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-03-31 Thread Edwin W
Chris, My birthday recently came and went. No email. I called up to snag a Clem and found out the birthday email discount is gone like the wind. As a protest, I'm giving up the whole birthday thing. Edwin On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 12:09:21 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: > > Bill, > > I'll put it

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

2015-03-31 Thread SeanMac
Good news - my wedge is no longer stuck! At the suggestion of Bill (and implied by several others), I cut a board that would fit over the head tube. I drilled a hole in the board that was large enough for the stem bolt. Then I simply screwed the bolt into the wedge and kept screwing until the

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Bill Lindsay
Deacon, if you want Steve to be friendly and tolerant in his expression of his opinions, I guess you'll have to re-engage with him over on i-Bob, the Group he moderates. "i-Bobs are expected to be friendly and tolerant", or so the i-Bob rules state. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:16:10 P

[RBW] Re: Old Quickbeam

2015-03-31 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Back around 2007 or so, there was a unique one-off which showed up (I saw it down at the NAHBS, IIRC.) It had horizontal rear fork ends, and was not a fully lugged model. (OK... I just spent the last 30 minutes trolling through my albums and those which were still accessible... all to naught

[RBW] FS: Clockwork 650b Lugged Frame/Fork 56cm - Quickbeam-ish

2015-03-31 Thread David Banzer
Clockwork 650b Frame/Fork Custom built by Joel of Clockwork. 56cm seat-tube. I'll take more measurements this evening. Takes 650b wheels, cantilever brakes, 1" quill stem, 3 water bottle bosses, double fork eyelets, rack/fender eyelets, fender mounts at seat and chainstay bridges, under fork cro

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 03/31/2015 09:19 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Dear Steve, I am sorry something happened to you and/or those you love that causes you great anger toward me because I do not wear a helmet. Should you ever email me directly, either in the group or privately, I am happy to explain why I ride with

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-03-31 Thread Chris Chen
In any case, even the crappiest cup of coffee tastes great when you're outside in the morning. On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 10:37 AM, shawn m. wrote: > I also really like the inverted method in terms of the quality. It makes a > GREAT half-cup of coffee. That's my only beef about the method, really.

[RBW] Beausage Reminder

2015-03-31 Thread Mathew Greiner
No, I can't trade my awesome Pass & Stow rack for a smaller front rack and a rear rack because a) I use a trail a bike to pull my daughter too often and a rear rack would interfere and b) the wide span of the porter rack is so stinking useful. I wanted to only because the style of porter racks

RE: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 25 updates in 8 topics

2015-03-31 Thread Dave Redmon
Re: good mirrors for handlebars--I like these http://www.calhouncycle.com/productcart/m/showsearchresults.asp?idcategory=9 --- Original Message --- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: March 30, 2015 7:27 PM To: "Digest recipients" Subject: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup

[RBW] Old Quickbeam

2015-03-31 Thread abarr...@olypen.com
I have an old Quickbeam that I am trying to get a little history on. I purchased it used several years ago from a fellow who had an impressive stable full of spectacular bikes. He said that he purchased it from the floor of a bicycle show some time around 2004. He thought that it might be a

[RBW] FS: Bosco Cockpit - $60

2015-03-31 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
55cm Bosco bars in Cromo Dullbrite finish, with Avid SD-7 levers and rubber grips. I bought these on Ebay last week and installed them once, but they aren't going to work for me. The levers have a couple light scratches, and the bars have some light crosshatching wear from being upside down i

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread René Sterental
Not to perpetuate any discussion on the helmet topic, my position on the issue is that if I'm going to wear one (and I do), I want to make it as bold and awesome as my bikes are. Therefore, I just replaced my aging Specialized helmet with a new POC Octal MIPS bright orange helmet that cost a fortun

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Anne Paulson
Are Treadley helmet hats available in the US, or do I have to send to Australia? On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 8:24 AM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > Here's what I use: > > http://www.treadley.com.au/ > > This little cottage industry was developed by a concerned mother in > Australia. T

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread John
This is getting away from the sun hat topic, and I also hate wearing a helmet, but at least Steve cares enough about all of us to call us ninnies for not wearing one. If he didn't care about us, he would keep quiet. My wife is a psychologist who has treated a large number of people suffering f

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Jim Bronson
We also know crabon fiber bikes are lighter than steel ones. So what does it prove, exactly? If riding without a helmet is his joy, then let him have it. There's only so much changing of hearts and minds you're going to do on an email list. I take a risk riding my bike also, for a different hea

[RBW] WTB: Sugino Quickbeam Chainring Guard

2015-03-31 Thread sameness
Got one? The beat-er, the bet-ter. I know I can buy a new one from RBW, but $32.00 represents 22% of this bike's net worth. Cash? PayPal? Trades? Let me know what you're looking for. Off-list, see voo play. Thanks! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

2015-03-31 Thread cyclotourist
Everything including the kitchen sink! On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 8:37 AM, Liesl wrote: > Perhaps there should be a Bike-in-Kitchen Demerit Badge a la cyclotourist! > It still makes me laugh. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4205517724 > > -- > You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

2015-03-31 Thread Liesl
Perhaps there should be a Bike-in-Kitchen Demerit Badge a la cyclotourist! It still makes me laugh. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4205517724 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Liesl
Ever the high road. Thank you Deacon Patrick. -RCW -- 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

[RBW] Re: Simplifying the Simpleone

2015-03-31 Thread 'Hudson Doerge' via RBW Owners Bunch
this is a 56cm SO and the bag is acorn's "medium" size . On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:07:22 AM UTC-5, DS wrote: > > Looking good! What size frame and acorn bag is that? I ride smaller (54cm > and down) frames and have tr

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread DMG
Did it get a little passive-aggressive in here, or is it just me? -- 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.c

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Dear Steve, I am sorry something happened to you and/or those you love that causes you great anger toward me because I do not wear a helmet. Should you ever email me directly, either in the group or privately, I am happy to explain why I ride without a helmet, but that, I suspect, is not the re

[RBW] Re: Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

2015-03-31 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
I had never heard of Goatheads before I borrowed a nephew's bike in Utah late last century...I learned! -- 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: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 03/30/2015 04:54 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Deacon Patrick may have received a few blows to the head, but he expertly ducked Steve's punch! Bravo. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 1:30:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Och, Steve! If you needed help following my reasoning all you had to

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

2015-03-31 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Saturday I drove down from CT to Frederick, MD for the DC Randonneurs Urbana 200k. I finally got to meet Nick Bull, a frequent poster on these groups, and lots of other great people. I had registered for the 200km Pastries and Coffe brevet on March 7, but snow forced a rescheduling that I cou

[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

2015-03-31 Thread Hoffsta
I've been riding a B-17 for about ten years and have a Gyes Flyer knock-off. I recently tried a Cambium C15 for a few days. It has nice shock absorbing qualities but I didn't care for the texture at all. As mentioned above, I felt much more chafing action as it grabbed onto my shorts. I also fo

[RBW] Re: B-Stone on CL

2015-03-31 Thread Joe Bernard
250 is steep, but I think he'll find a buyer for 150. Sure, it's a heavy old bike-boom 10-speed with steel parts, but there's a small group of folks out there who have a touch of fondest for these things, and this one is in very nice shape with a pretty color. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:13

[RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

2015-03-31 Thread grrlyrida
That's where my Riv is too. Right next to my bed. -- 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