[RBW] Re: FS 54 Hunqapillar

Congratulations! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 9:33:40 AM UTC-7, Miles wrote: > > I have recently found out that we have our first child on the way and in > preparation, this beautiful bike will be sold. Interested parties please > reply privately and I will offer

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

That sand is rough going in the beginning. Even with good tires, there's a technique to it. We thought about routing it in reverse, so the sand is downhill at the end, but then everyone is tired by the time they hit it. No easy way through it, just gotta' do it. Glad you and Allen to come out for

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Hunqapillar

Much appreciated everyone. To new adventure! -- 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: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

Here's a bunch (though still incomplete) of dates and issues for bikes from the Reader archive. I think I missed the Yves somewhere, and somewhere there's the San Marcos stuff.I'll re-skim for those later if someone else can't remember. 1994 (Reader 0) - Road (announced)

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

My Waterford Road (Reynolds 753) is 1995. It has a level TT and standard HT. I think the Road Standard followed in 1996 with a sloped TT and extended HT. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Thank you so much, David E, for organizing such a fun ride with great people, trails, weather, views, pizza, and beer. https://flic.kr/s/aHskpoQ7LH - David G in San Diego On Sat, Nov 14, 2015 at 9:55 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > A long day in the dirt today! Was

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Hunqapillar

Don't do it... :-) The Hunq is perfect (long top tube, sturdy frame) for one of these: http://www.amazon.com/iBert-Safe-T-Front-Mounted-Bicycle/dp/B000H4E7EO On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 10:33:40 AM UTC-6, Miles wrote: > > I have recently found out that we have our first child on the way

Re: [RBW] Re: Guess which one is mine...

MAMIL = Middle Aged Men in Lycra. On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 11:56 AM, dstein wrote: > What is MAMIL? > > I feel like most of those bikes in that picture are aluminum hybrid bikes > which is the bulk of what I see on BART and the ferry. I assume most people > just walk into a

[RBW] Re: The "new" triple on my Cheviot -- does the big ring look worn out to you?

I could be wrong but those appear to just be shifting aided. On Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 10:58:08 AM UTC-8, Lynne Cooney wrote: > > So, I'm pretty mad in general at the shop that "built" my Cheviot. Both > shifters were loose, one loose enough to fall out on the way home, the > tires are

[RBW] Re: The "new" triple on my Cheviot -- does the big ring look worn out to you?

Good. I'm pretty underwhelmed by the shop. They have apologized and offered to make things right, so they are certainly not being jerks. On Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 12:52:04 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote: > > I could be wrong but those appear to just be shifting aided. > > > > On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

Hugh, Quite the adventure. You should get extra points for your eventful trek up those hills. Thanks for sharing. Jon >> -- 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,

[RBW] Re: The "new" triple on my Cheviot -- does the big ring look worn out to you?

It's my favorite shop! But every small shop will have its ups and downs as they break in and lose mechanics. I live and work in the neighborhood and have done so for 6 years and will probably never leave. So even though I have friends at other shops I will count it as my LBS forever. Those

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Love your pictures from the day, including my favorite, a group shot before people started peeling off: https://www.flickr.com/photos/65787090@N02/23028922722/in/album-72157661255314425/lightbox/ Nice Hunq placement there in the front, Richard!!! :-) Jim W. must have just taken off before this

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Thanks for the photos, David. And your new bike's bitchin'! -Jim W. Southern CA Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2015, at 11:30 AM, David Yu Greenblatt > wrote: > > Thank you so much, David E, for organizing such a fun ride with great people, > trails,

[RBW] Re: The "new" triple on my Cheviot -- does the big ring look worn out to you?

It's normal Lynne . The Sugion OEM rings as Ryan summised do have various shift "aids" that could be called "shavings" by some ! Yes, they may look a bit worn or even like a sharks fin from a glance. Their OEM rings are not like the standard(not high end Sugino, those and these are

Re: [RBW] LARCC

Three outta four and bad... :) On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Those first three I can vouch as really great people. That last character, > well shady comes to mind 8^) > > On Nov 15, 2015 2:45 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Kickstands for the win! Revisited the upper wash today on our tandem, couldn't imagine not having one! https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/23057668711/in/photostream/lightbox/ I'm thinking a + sized lugged bike is exclusively in the realm of customs at this point. But boy, do I have them

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

"I have bike issues.." Yea, you're gonna need a bigger storage shed. doug On Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 3:11:18 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Kickstands for the win! > Revisited the upper wash today on our tandem, couldn't imagine not having > one! > >

Re: [RBW] LARCC

Those first three I can vouch as really great people. That last character, well shady comes to mind 8^) On Nov 15, 2015 2:45 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > Russ & Laura, John Prolly, and Hugh all in one spot! > > On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 10:31 AM, hsmitham

Re: [RBW] LARCC

Lol's Edwin...hey I have an F-150, artisnal bike cap and a beard cause it's LA and were OG 8^) On Nov 15, 2015 3:08 PM, "Edwin W" wrote: > Artisanal bike caps, beards of all variety, you sure that wasn't in > Portland? > Posted from F-150 country, > > Edwin in Nashville >

[RBW] Re: Guess which one is mine...

Easy. Yours is the beautiful bike. My husband and I are usually passed by racers, head down, as we also meander along enjoying the scenery. Sometimes he speeds up to show them he can keep up (probably really can't for too long, though, but who cares). The only time I see bikes like mine

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

The Bleriot was initially conceived as a travel bike. I assume this explains the airplane theme and name. This is way back in about 2001-2002 I am guessing. It was one or two lines in the reader. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

I made it to riv HQ yesterday, and I did see the prototype. It's a 52. I was there to double check my size. I got a new PBH measurement of 86 instead of 87. I suspect I rounded up last time. I stood over a size 58 hillborne, and while it's theoretically possible for me, I'm convinced it's too big

[RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Thanks for a great day. Got to meet some fellow cyclists and see/ride new trails. Looking forward to the Strada Rosa! (minus the sand is a big plus) On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 12:18:51 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > That's "dirt roads" in Italian according to The Google! > > I've

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Hunqapillar

I agree with them. Babies don't have to cost that much. They use everything for such a short time that it is usually easy to get the essential barely used for next to nothing or passed around among friends. And once you see how happy they are with cardboard boxes and kitchen utensils, you

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

I have a Waterford-built Allrounder that was built in late 1995 & delivered in Jan 1996. It was no where near the first Allrounder. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Guess which one is mine...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamil On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8:10:08 PM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote: > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/129545862@N03/22633062849/in/dateposted-public/ > > This image struck me the other day as I was about to get off the train > from my evening commute.

Re: [RBW] Re: LARCC

Doug, You are welcome. I love that edition of bike camp kitchen. It's a really nice group. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Nov 15, 2015 11:14 AM, "dougP" wrote: > Thanks Hugh. Looks like a good group & an interesting scene. Here's the > combo bike & kitchen: > > > > On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

One of the many benefits of a kickstand! I definately had tire envy that bike was sweet! Do you think it would be to much to hope for a 27.5 / 29 plus Rivendell. Lugs and plus sized tires count me in! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

I think David's Waltworks can be credited to a November bump in fat-bike sales! It was by far the most popular and appreciated bike there, with good reason! Floated over the sand, bombed down the trails, and wasn't slowed down any on the climbs. 3" is the new 2" On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 1:34 PM,

[RBW] Re: LARCC

Hugh, Thanks for posting the video link. It would be great to get something similar started in the Denver area! On Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 11:31:29 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > Hey Rivsters, > > Here's a new video that Russ & Laura of > The Path Less Pedaled

Re: [RBW] LARCC

Russ & Laura, John Prolly, and Hugh all in one spot! On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 10:31 AM, hsmitham wrote: > Hey Rivsters, > > Here's a new video that Russ & Laura of The Path Less Pedaled just posted. > Gives some perspective on another aspect of the LA bike scene. > > LA

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

I just went down in the man-cave and found my receipts. A first batch, green Quickbeam was delivered June2004. One of the late original Legolas (that had been for sale on the website for awhile) was delivered Aug2009. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] FS: Swift Industries Rando bags and roll-top panniers

I am selling some truly lovely panniers that have a matching small Rando bag. They are waxed canvas which Swift is no longer using. They are tan canvas with maroon. The panniers were part of one of their early Christmas specials with high wheeler image on the flap. The Rando bag has a

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

I don't recall that. I just read through all of them this summer, and I don't remember anything about it before the introduction in Reader 37 (2006), when Grant said earlier that year or late in 2005 he approached QBP about doing a Taiwan direct-to-dealers 650b bike based off the Saluki... On

Re: [RBW] Re: LARCC

Jon, I'm glad you like it. I think a group like this is absolutely doable in Denver and other areas too. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Nov 15, 2015 2:20 PM, "Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado" < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hugh, > Thanks for posting the video link. > It would be great to

Re: [RBW] LARCC

Artisanal bike caps, beards of all variety, you sure that wasn't in Portland? Posted from F-150 country, Edwin in Nashville -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

OK, found a few more things I was missing from the really old archives. A lot of things after this list are somewhere in the Tumblr/Blug archive I know, I just read it this summer waiting on my Clem, but it's a PITA to search through trying to find specific things. 1994 (Reader 0)

[RBW] Phil Wood, White Industries, Son 28

I am moving so am staring the process of selling off some inventory, this post will be updated as I go; Rear Wheel - 130 mm spacing, 650b pancenti rim White Industries Rear 32h hub with an 8sp SRAM cassette $200 usd including shipping to US and Canada, everything is in great shape bought used

[RBW] Suggestions for dyno tail light wiring path on my Bleriot needed, please.

Ps- I have Honjo fenders. -- 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

[RBW] Suggestions for dyno tail light wiring path on my Bleriot needed, please.

Suggestions for tail light wiring path on my Bleriot needed, please. I have a hanging Edeluxe II on my front rack and figured that if I'm gonna use a fender light it might as well be powered from the headlight. I mean the hole for the tail light power hook up is just sitting there on the

[RBW] FS wheel and hubs and more

I am moving so am staring the process of selling off some inventory, this post will be updated as I go; Rear Wheel - 130 mm spacing, 650b pancenti rim White Industries Rear 32h hub with an 8sp SRAM cassette $200 usd including shipping to US and Canada, everything is in great shape bought used

[RBW] FS - White Industris Rear Wheel/Phil Wood Hubs/Son Hub plus

I am moving so am staring the process of selling off some inventory, this post will be updated as I go; Rear Wheel - 130 mm spacing, 650b pancenti rim White Industries Rear 32h hub with an 8sp SRAM cassette $200 usd including shipping to US and Canada, everything is in great shape bought used

Re: [RBW] Re: Redlands Strada Sterrata - Saturday 11/14

Strada Rossa will also have smoothies. Don't forget that! On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 10:54 AM, AJ wrote: > Thanks for a great day. Got to meet some fellow cyclists and see/ride new > trails. > Looking forward to the Strada Rosa! (minus the sand is a big plus) > > On Monday,

[RBW] FS: Betty Foy 51CM frameset

For sale, 51cm Betty Foy frameset. Includes headset, bottom bracket, and seat post. In great condition, frame was built up and ridden less than 50 miles. Selling to fund a 26” rig for my wife. She prefers the smaller wheel size over the 650B on the Betty. Asking $925/shipped.

[RBW] FS: 62cm Rivendell Saluki (butterscotch)

Argh, I hate to do this, but...circumstances. https://flic.kr/s/aHskoeejxJ Frame: 62cm Rivendell Saluki (butterscotch) Wheels: Hand built by G Cycles. Rims: 650B 32H front, 36H rear Compass Cycles Gran Bois Spokes: DT Hubs: SON20 delux generator front, White Industries Mi5 rear with new

[RBW] FS/FT: Tubus Tara Lowrider Front Rack

Hey everyone, I have a Tubus Tara, black, that I no longer need and wondering if there is any interest in the group. It's in good shape with only minor scuffing where the panniers attach. It's seen minimal use, maybe a total of 4 weeks of touring. $75 USD shipped to lower 48 and Canada. I

Re: [RBW] FS: 62cm Rivendell Saluki (butterscotch)

Hey Rob, any any chance youd sell Frame/ fork only??Thanks. -Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2015, at 10:36 PM, Rob wrote: > > Argh, I hate to do this, but...circumstances. > > https://flic.kr/s/aHskoeejxJ > > Frame: 62cm Rivendell Saluki (butterscotch) >

[RBW] Re: Tektro Brake RL720 Interrupter Levers on Bosco Bars?

I thought mine came with shims, at least that's what I used on my Hillborne. I mounted them onto the Bullmoose Bosco's on my Hunq without shims or tape or anything beneath. The are firm, but I can easily move them around as I need in the case that I am carrying something in the front basket

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell models and year they were introduced?

Very nice! So 2004 was a "year that changed everything." That year brought: - Full commitment to 650B by making frames for it - The country bike (splitting difference between Atantis-tourer and "Road") - Bikes made for centerpulls or extra-long clearance sidepulls (even though the Tektros and

[RBW] Re: Guess which one is mine...

What is MAMIL? I feel like most of those bikes in that picture are aluminum hybrid bikes which is the bulk of what I see on BART and the ferry. I assume most people just walk into a bike store and get whatever they can for $500-$1000 (after they realize they can't get a bike for $200, like I

[RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

Sorry for the slow response, but I was out riding most of the day Sat. and recovering the rest of it. I did make it up to RBW WHQ friday, but I didn't ride the Joe so not much to report. It looked very nice and quite Sam H like to me, except for the canti-post brakes. Of course it doesn't have

[RBW] LARCC

Hey Rivsters, Here's a new video that Russ & Laura of The Path Less Pedaled just posted. Gives some perspective on another aspect of the LA bike scene. LA River Camp Coffee. Enjoy. Tail Winds, ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS 54 Hunqapillar

If it helps the budget at all, we've ended giving all the baby accoutrements like crib, changing table, highchair etc, to Goodwill as we found life much easier without them. We also find co-sleeping and nursing a great combination for getting sleep. Perhaps there's less need to sell your