[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon appreciation

Good idea Stephen ... funny how whatever tire you ride you just end up forgetting it anyways, and just ride the bike . Comparing tires is fine when you are comparing them, but that gets old pretty quick as it is so narrowly focused on but one aspect of the bike. Here isn't as much of a dif

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon appreciation

I commute year round on Marathons (Marathon Winter studded as appropriate) because they are what they are. Roads along my route have gone through cycles of transformation, from fair to really degraded and now partially freshly repaved. At one point I had to be more prepared for "off-road" type

Re: [RBW] solo on River Road

"So the goal for me has always been to raise a generation on the river who will take ownership." Ron, Thank you. This is fabulous all around! Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

[RBW] Re: Bike for Catie/Clem substitute: Bridgestone CB3

Bikes are getting expensive! Seems like the more the industry pushes carbon fiber bikes, the more steel & even aluminum bikes sell for! I am constantly amazed at what mediocre vintage bikes sell for on ebay! You can still get good deals on Craigslist it seems. -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] solo on River Road

thanks friends. Erl, I found my conservationist in the group the other day. I turn over rocks to show kids what their fish will be eating in the river. (blue wing olive mayfly) most of

[RBW] Those 105 levers on that Roadeo look so nice...

Just saw it this morning. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-roadeo-wsf4.htm Not crazy about the crankset, but RBW sure does pick out nice looking and working stuff to put on their bikes. Stuff that doesn't break the bank, either, which is the best part. Sometimes when I am looking for parts I

Re: [RBW] solo on River Road

Ron, Absolutely fabulous. But as you know, you likely interested more than that one boy. As a teacher, I am continually amazed by the students who stop by years later to say thanks. They are often but not always the ones who appeared engaged or interested during class. Your efforts make a dif

[RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

Bill, How does the Fat-lantis differ from the Hunqa-Hillborne you built up in 2014. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72157626464189260 That build was the inspiration for my Summer Break Sam. https://www.flickr.com/photos/129545862@N03/19238298132/in/dateposted-public/ Jus

[RBW] Re: Always heard this about latex tubes

Ron, Is there much of a weight difference? Any noticeable difference in the ride? I love my Barlow Pass tires for their light, supple ride but don't use them for commuting for fear of puncture. I can't afford a puncture on the ride to the train. Not sure where the fear comes from since I've

[RBW] Re: Always heard this about latex tubes

Hi John, I notice a definite difference in the ride, especially on the rear, between latex and butyl. the large size are 95g, so weight difference is not significant. Regards. On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 9:55:27 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > Ron, > > Is there much of a weight difference?

[RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando bag w/ VO 1" Decaleur $185

I tried this on my wife's bike and my bike and we realized we are not "front load people". Has about 6 or 7 rides on it. Never in the rain and all of the leather bits have been treated with Obenauf's, Comes with the VO Decaleur and 2 mounts. I patched the holes from the first installation with

Re: [RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando bag w/ VO 1" Decaleur $185

This will not last long. On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian Campbell wrote: > I tried this on my wife's bike and my bike and we realized we are not > "front load people". Has about 6 or 7 rides on it. Never in the rain and > all of the leather bits have been treated with Obenauf's, Comes with the V

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon appreciation

I had the older Marathon HRs, which were pretty similar to the Marathons in the article, on a Surly Cross Check a few years ago and never had a flat once. Even ran over a stray piece of barbed wire! Those tires were bombproof and prompted me to buy Schwalbe Mondials (on 36h A719s) when I got

[RBW] Re: Always heard this about latex tubes

Thanks, Ron. On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 7:58:45 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > Hi John, I notice a definite difference in the ride, especially on the > rear, between latex and butyl. the large size are 95g, so weight > difference is not significant. > Regards. > > On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: I'm in on the Fat-Lantis club

I am really starting to regret the decision to sell off my fAtlantis. GREAT looking build sir. -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

Jerry -- thanks, interesting description. Why did you choose 3d as a downhill gear rather than a cruising gear? And do you notice any more drag in 2nd than in 3d (=direct)? So, I gather that many run direct as a downhill gear and use 2nd as a cruising gear. That does make sense, since, really, the

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon appreciation

Rode Marathon Supremes (700x32) on the tandem for a few hundred miles. They're like those dreams (nightmares) where you try to run but your feet only move like molasses. I switch to Panaracer Pasela (non-TourGuard, non-flatproof) which are much faster and cushier. And the Pasela is by no mea

[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

Mark, thanks for the pics and the info about dirt roads in the area. Looks and sounds great! I'm already starting to get some new ideas... You can definitely use those roads to stitch together a few state parks/forests with mountain bike trails, i.e. Blue Mountain Park and Stewart State Forest.

[RBW] Portland Oregon Coast Willamette Valley suggestion sought

Hi, Folks, My time this summer is a little looser after finishing a big project at work. I wanted to do a short tour starting from Portland, OR to the coast, ride down the coast a little, then head inland and north back to Portland. There are obvious places to stop on the coast before heading b

Re: [RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando bag w/ VO 1" Decaleur $185

I hope so! On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:06:30 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: > > This will not last long. > > On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian Campbell > wrote: > >> I tried this on my wife's bike and my bike and we realized we are not >> "front load people". Has about 6 or 7 rides on it. Never in th

[RBW] Re: Portland Oregon Coast Willamette Valley suggestion sought

This will get you to the coast and back from Forest Grove. Getting to/from PDX from there is relatively easy. Hwy 6 is kind of fun - the summit appears early on, and then it is downhill all the way through forests until the flats outside of Tillamook. Here are the perms in Oregon; you'll find

[RBW] FS: Bikes, wheels, wool jersey

Okay, nobody wants my Fargo so I'll offer up these goodies: 56cm mid-'90's Riv Road converted to 650b, complete bike $750 plus shipping, frame/fork/CK headset. $400 plus shipping. RAW, surface dusting of rust-like substance in places. Riv frameset has many, many good stories from many, many great

[RBW] FS: Bikes, wheels, wool jersey

I'd be interested in the f/f/hs! -- 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 e

Re: [RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando bag w/ VO 1" Decaleur $185

SOLD! On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 1:36:14 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: > > I hope so! > > On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:06:30 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: >> >> This will not last long. >> >> On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian Campbell wrote: >> >>> I tried this on my wife's bike and my bike and we

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes, wheels, wool jersey

Ok, it's yours. I'll get more info to you after I take my dog out. Cheers, Patrick On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Conway Bennett wrote: > I'd be interested in the f/f/hs! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe f

[RBW] FS: Bikes, wheels, wool jersey

What're the details on the wheelset (spacing, spoke count, hubs)? -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes, wheels, wool jersey

It's all VO, 3x, 32 spokes, looks like new cloth rim tape. It also comes with a lame fixed cog which I can switch to EAI 17, 18, or 19. I never used 'em. If yer in the Bay Area, they'd be $175 picked up. Cheers, Patrick On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Zach Duval wrote: > What're the details on the whe

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

I just swapped over to Bullmoose from drop bars. Got a couple shots on my Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/gideontsang -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando bag w/ VO 1" Decaleur $185

Excellent. On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian Campbell wrote: > SOLD! > > On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 1:36:14 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: >> >> I hope so! >> >> On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:06:30 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: >>> >>> This will not last long. >>> >>> On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

Hello Patrick, Looks like the shift from 3rd to 2nd is the same 25% reduction that I have with my two speed Bendix. I like cruising in the direct drive gear, I'm easily in it for 95% of the ride on a good day and more like 90% on a windy day or one that I'm not feeling that great. My current g

[RBW] ebay outing: 1984 trek 890 mtb

no affiliation. too big for me, otherwise i wouldnt be telling you about it. nothing listed about shipping. seller seems to be unaware of what/when the bike is. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-trek-890-bicycle-multi-purpose-mtb-grey-early-90s-/252375170042?hash=item3ac2bb7bfa:g:tYkAAOSwiYFXJpsa

Re: [RBW] ebay outing: 1984 trek 890 mtb

That is a cool bike, and a fun research topic. Designed for the "urban canyon". Like the XO, very much an all-rounder. Stouter than a road bike, but not as stout as an MTB. Thankfully, it looks like the original radial tires are gone. Is the rear hub a Helicomatic? Too bad it's a local sa

[RBW] Re: Portland Oregon Coast Willamette Valley suggestion sought

Hey Lynn, Thanks, was there supposed to be a link for the route to the coast and back from Forest Grove? Thanks, Franklyn On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 12:00:51 PM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote: > > This will get you to the coast and back from Forest Grove. Getting > to/from PDX from there is relativ

[RBW] WTB: nitto rack nut/washer thing and possibly long struts

took apart a mark's rack and found one of the...i dont know what these are called... washer things with the half circle cut out that fits over the bolt that the strut goes thru (you know what i mean) is cracked. rivendell is out of them. i just need that washer part, but would buy the bolt and

[RBW] Re: Portland Oregon Coast Willamette Valley suggestion sought

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7570225 On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 5:51:58 PM UTC-7, franklyn wrote: > > Hey Lynn, > > Thanks, was there supposed to be a link for the route to the coast and > back from Forest Grove? > > Thanks, > Franklyn > > On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 12:00:51 PM UTC-7, Lynne F

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

John and Jerry -- thanks for the information. I'll start out gearing the hub with 76" cruising gear in 3d/direct, and see how I like that. I think that the S3X driver takes Hypgerglide cogs, so it will be easy to swap them out. Left the hub and rim with Stevie today, with his promise to let me bui

[RBW] Re: Portland Oregon Coast Willamette Valley suggestion sought

If you are willing to do gravel there are many really beautiful roads to chose from. Here are some of our routes which you can pull segments: Tillamook via Trask River: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/8167605 Great south to north segments: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7723753 https://ridewi

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

Excellent! Thanks for posting the photos. So how are you liking them so far? -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area

Bob B, When I go for rides along the Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath, the more convenient option for me is to take NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley line (as I can board it in Westfield, which is very close to my house) and get off in Bound Brook. From the station, the D&R trail is basically aro

[RBW] WTB: nitto rack nut/washer thing and possibly long struts

Hey Drew, I think I have one of those thingeys at home. I'll check Monday when I get back there. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith 52cm Offroader

Thanks very much to Chris. I am delighted to give this bike a new home. This is a really neat bike. Reminds me a little bit of the Jones I test rode briefly a while back - just a little scaled back. Clem Jones Jr? Because no bike is truly "yours" until you've made some customizations, and beca

[RBW] Los Angeles MTB Urban Ramble.

Not really any Riv content and I apologize for that. Thought some might like to read a ride report. Here Tail Winds, ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith 52cm Offroader

So glad to see it getting dialed and for it to be going to a good home! -- 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...@googlegr

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith 52cm Offroader

Is this the consensus among Clem owners who have ridden the Jones? I'd be interested to hear more about how they compare. In other news: 11:15 pm, and I've just put the finishing touches on the new Matthews. All well, except that Chauncey, with his focus on fat bikes, made the stays so wide that t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith 52cm Offroader

I'd be really interested in hearing how a clem rides c ompaired to a jones as well! I've / am considering both. -- 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

[RBW] WTB: nitto rack nut/washer thing and possibly long struts

Thanks! -- 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] Re: FS: Clem Smith 52cm Offroader

That's a fabulous Clem which I almost had myself talked into 23 times, but I already have a green 45. I think the pink housings look great with the blue frame and white rack. It's all very Miami Vice ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B