Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Wow Leah! I just came back from a bike ride with friends and after reading this really made my day :-) Can't wait to tell my wife Mabel this story. Regards, Ed PS Keep us updated on the next episode. On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 1:22 AM, LeahFoy wrote: > *The following contains anecdotes about prett

Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Rights to name the hill Killer Hill are yours! 4.5 mile climb? Yikes! Good on you; I can't imagine how strong your legs must be. -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

My Dear Mr. Reid, You may find the exact same hat at this link: https://www.rei.com/product/879776/rei-co-op-sahara-hat-womens. There are offerings as well in both men's and children's. Do post your photo if you buckle under the pressure and find yourself in possession of such a hat. You'll no

[RBW] FS: Nitto Rack Mark's Platrack

I sent you a PM Keith -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Great story! I have a version of killer hill that starts close to my house and climbs for 4.5 miles. Used to take me 40 minutes. I'd get passed by the lycra crabon crowd all the time. So i kept pushing and got my ass in shape. I can now get up the hill in about 32 minutes, on par or better than

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

My dear Ms. Foy, >From where does one obtain such a hat? Yrs, Reid -- 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...@googlegrou

Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Because a lugged steel beaut that is so good that it can - with its rider in a silly sundress - smoke your fancy carbon machine...well, that Roadini order is as good as placed. I won't even ask Grant for any commission. Sent from my iPhone > On May 24, 2017, at 8:19 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: >

[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

APPROVED!!! -- 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-bu

[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

PS I'm gonna do it in a sundress and sandals. -- 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: Even a riv (design) can wobble

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 5:08:02 PM UTC-5, christian poppell wrote: > > > Experienced shimmy for the first time ever going 17ish mph downhill with > my hands off the bars (64cm Orange Quickbeam). Had a small amount of stuff > in a saddle bag and a down sleeping bag strapped to my bars. >

[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Joe, if that's true it was completely wasted on me! Like, woah, right over my wide-brimmed, hatted head. Worse, does that mean he really wasn't enamored with my bike? Because GEEZ, is anyone in Vegas ever going to appreciate my bike?!? If I see him tomorrow on Killer Hill I'm going to SMOKE him

[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Leah, I love this adorable story, but you missed a really clear point which makes your telling of the story even more amusing: The guy who came back to talk more was flirting with you! ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

I think Leah should purchase Bruce Gordon Cycles. Now *that*'s a campaign I would donate to... On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:07:39 PM UTC-4, Ray Varella wrote: > > Leah, >If you are a Costco member, just log onto their photo department, > upload the images you want to print, choose t

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Leah, If you are a Costco member, just log onto their photo department, upload the images you want to print, choose the size you want, they have a cropping feature so you can set the image up the way you want it. Place your order and either pick it up at the store or have it mailed to you

[RBW] FS: Berthoud 650b fenders, Schwalbe Big Ben Cream 700x50, Brazed Bosco Bullmoose 58cm 12 Degree

hello i have some stuff for sale berthoud 650b fenders, 50mm wide smooth stainless steel ~ some use, condition's pretty good - idunno $65 shipped (2) Schwalbe Big Ben Cream 700x50 - very minor use and >99% of life left. just bought these off a lister but I already had a set, $50 shipped (what

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Great story! Well done!! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

René, Biking Queen has a darn nice ring to it! I should have a patch made! Bill, if I can figure out how to print these photos and make them the right size I shall do as you say! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

Hi Evan, In the past, you have been very helpful with answers to my questions here on the RBW Owners Bunch, and I thank you again. However, and I say this respectfully, if your pitch doesn't go over well, you change and refine your sales pitch. You do not lose your temper or insult you

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Agree 100%. Hilarious photos with great Riv content. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:59:49 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Follow these instructions precisely, carefully, and immediately. > > 1. Ride to the grocery store > 2. Buy one can of your favorite canned seafood product. Smoked salmon

[RBW] Re: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

This Sat. 5/27, 7AM. Hope to see you there! On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 12:01:27 PM UTC-8, Kellie wrote: > > *Chasing Mailboxes* has "Coffee Friday," @foundinthemountains (Vancouver) > has #coffeeoutsideyvc. Now there's *Coffee Outside Bay Area *(SF): first > meet-up is Sat. March 3, 7AM wes

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

You had me at the disclaimer; who could not read what follows? Too funny! "...shifted into granny gear." I really hope that guy follows thru on his curiousity. dougP On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:22:34 AM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > *The following contains anecdotes about pretty bikes

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH ride report

There is no HubbuHubbuH page on which I can write a review, but I did post a comment on Grant's Blahg post today, where Grant did make a couple of HHH comments. Provocatively, Grant said: "so much going on behind the scenes with the bikes. The Roadini, Atlantis, Cheviot, Sam. Please stick wit

[RBW] Re: Even a riv (design) can wobble

Here's a thought that I need to embrace: " Here’s what I think, not what I know:" The older I get, the less I know. dougP On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 7:31:35 AM UTC-7, Spencer Hawkes wrote: > > A (maybe) helpful article. > > https://www.rivbike.com/pages/shimmy-shimmy-coco-bop-shimmy-shimmy-b

[RBW] FS: Nitto Rack Mark's Platrack

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Re: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Good on ya', Leah! Great story!cheers from Oz,Andrew From: LeahFoy To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 3:22 AM Subject: [RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill *The following contains anecdotes about pretty bikes and cute clothes and girl

[RBW] Re: Even a riv (design) can wobble

Experienced shimmy for the first time ever going 17ish mph downhill with my hands off the bars (64cm Orange Quickbeam). Had a small amount of stuff in a saddle bag and a down sleeping bag strapped to my bars. The fix was to put my hands on the bars and keep going. Cheap and effective. On M

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Leah...your writing and sense of humour is terrific as is your BBITW. I like your hat, too...with or without the Irish straps You should totally do what Bill suggested with the sardine can picture with the hat and the bikes ; it'll be on the sardine can wall of fame for sure. On Wednesday, May

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH ride report

Now head to the website and post it as a review! -- 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 th

[RBW] The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Great hat and another wonderful narrative! I do love: "I don't know. It's friction shifting." perfect!! -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Leah, you are the Biking Queen!!! See that girl, watch that bike, she is the Biking Queen!!! And that's an awesome Hat! René On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 11:08 PM Ian A wrote: > What a great story! It reminds me of a time when I was touring and was > accordingly in good shape and was riding along q

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Crankarm torque value?

If you call Riv, please post the answer here. Riv lists the torque spec for the XD2 on the site, but not for the Silver. Pete Arlington, VA On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:52:02 AM UTC-4, Ryan Thompson wrote: > > The only reason I ask is I've recently had to replace a NDS crankarm from > a Sug

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH ride report

Love it. > > -- 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-

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

What a great story! It reminds me of a time when I was touring and was accordingly in good shape and was riding along quite happily one day when a person, similarly attired to your carbon racers, but on a fast modern mountain bike, hopped close on my back wheel without asking. I was a little an

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Follow these instructions precisely, carefully, and immediately. 1. Ride to the grocery store 2. Buy one can of your favorite canned seafood product. Smoked salmon is a good choice 3. Eat contents of can, and wash it out. 4. Affix these two Irish-strap-hat-configuration photos into the fish

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

This "scrap the bikes" myth is becoming legend. Come on, folks, I don't think BG honestly intends to destroy his bikes, he was just frustrated and howling at the moon when talking to a fellow industry guy. Is what I think. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

Single brakes can be bought from Paul Components Howard -- 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 p

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

I'm glad you guys made it through that wall of text and laughed at the end of it. You guys make my bike life rich indeed! Thanks for the comments. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

No, $25,000 per year is not much. But I guess at some point adults do need to make decisions on how best to use their talents, interests, and education in pursuing a career. Some job choices just do not generate much income but presumably do afford the person other positive reasons for condu

Re: [RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Wally, right you are! Were you thinking this or this? Sent from my iPhone > On May 24, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Wally Estrella wrote: > > John's Irish Straps. > >> On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:17:19 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> The Best Bike In The World remains undefeated, and undefeatable

[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

I don't have a camp setup but I'll probably just bring some home brew and hang out On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 12:27:47 PM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Whoa, I'm definitely down with that! I plan on going to check it out, I > hope the folks who have shown interest here will come out as well. >

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

John's Irish Straps. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:17:19 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The Best Bike In The World remains undefeated, and undefeatable. FACT! > > I vigorously approve of the wide brimmed hat, although at your speed, you > might find you need a chin strap to keep it on. Who

[RBW] Re: 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

I see that Riv only sells Paul Racers in pairs, for $310. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 9:06:30 AM UTC-4, Howard Hatten wrote: > > ... After buying a replacement I went to a Paul racer brake on the front > and that gave me the clearance I needed. > In the closed position I could have made the te

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

haha this put a bit of a laugh in my day. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 1:22:34 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > *The following contains anecdotes about pretty bikes and cute clothes and > girly hashtags. Not suitable for all audiences. Those without sense of > humor ought not proceed.* > > I was

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

The Best Bike In The World remains undefeated, and undefeatable. FACT! I vigorously approve of the wide brimmed hat, although at your speed, you might find you need a chin strap to keep it on. Whoosh! BL in EC On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:22:34 AM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > *The followi

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy Races the Carbon Riders Up Killer Hill

Can't help buy smile and laugh. Thanks for this, Leah. And what a retort: "I don't know. It's friction shifting." Tailwinds, shoji On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 1:22:34 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > *The following contains anecdotes about pretty bikes and cute clothes and > girly hashtags. Not

[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

I'll be there Friday, barring overindulgence at the driveway races thursday night... On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 9:35:26 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Having recently relocated to Austin, I'm wondering if any Austinite > listers know of a camp coffee meetup. I became so accustomed to > #ballo

[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

Whoa, I'm definitely down with that! I plan on going to check it out, I hope the folks who have shown interest here will come out as well. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 9:58:36 AM UTC-5, Stuart Lovinggood wrote: > > Looks like Cycleast is kicking things off this Friday morning at the Lamar > Ped

[RBW] Re: FS: Choco-Norm Bar, Tallux Stem, Paul Thumbies, Shimano Bar Ends, Sugino Triple

Choco-Norm is sold. Stem, shifters and crankset are all still available -- 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...@googleg

Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

Bruce has been uniformly helpful, even friendly, to me during at least half a dozen calls over the years. Judge not, and all that... Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2017, at 11:50 AM, Chris Birkenmaier mailto:cbirken...@gmail.com>> wrote: Been offline for a little lately with a graduation to a

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 8:50:20 AM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Perhaps he should have started an IRA years ago like many folks must do? > There was an article about BG a few years back in Adventure Cycling(I think? A pdf was posted somewhere -- not here -- in the middle of a "be

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

Been offline for a little lately with a graduation to attend, and other life events. I'm glad to see some reasoned remarks posted on this plan to either fund BG's retirement or he will scap all his bikes. That struck me as almost a gag post but I see that it is not. Perhaps he should have st

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

FWIW, BG sounds like any number of people I've worked with over the years - to be honest, as I've grown older myself, I feel that I've become less patient with these sorts of folks. But at a basic humanitarian level, I can see how BG deserves could use some help. Hi Steve Chan, I cannot comment a

[RBW] FEELER! 58cm appaloosa frame and fork

hey everyone. i've got a used but not abused butterscotch appaloosa frame in size 58 up for grabs. looking for $1,000 for frame / fork / headset / thomson post this is a feeler...looking to see if i get any interest90% sure i wanna sell... pics are on my instgram @meaty_urologist thank

[RBW] Re: Hubbuh Racks

Daniel, I have my HHH and started the assembly process last weekend but wasn't able to finish; it is a big job ;-). I do plan on installing Mark's rack on the front and a Blackburn EX-1 rack on the rear for our daughters Topeak bike seat. The only thing I noticed was I needed to pick up some

[RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

Gordon's attitude is a big turnoff for me. If he wants to scrap his bikes and cut off his nose to spite his face, I say let him do it. And ask him to post some photos for us to see it happen. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: Camp Coffee/Coffee outside in Austin, Tx

Looks like Cycleast is kicking things off this Friday morning at the Lamar Pedestrian Bridge: https://instagram.com/p/BUehrqVDGwW/ -- 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

[RBW] Rivendell Silver Crankarm torque value?

The only reason I ask is I've recently had to replace a NDS crankarm from a Sugino XD2 on my Cheviot due to it constantly loosening and me constantly tightening it. On the new crankarm, I lightly greased the spindle and tighten the crankarm to 35 n/m, which seemed really snug. On to the Silver

[RBW] Re: For Sale Feelers: 2001 Riv Road, Joe/Joe, 52 cm

Bill A couple of tire kickers, a few lowball offers, I will keep it for now. Thanks for asking! Mark > SDCA > -- 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: Even a riv (design) can wobble

A (maybe) helpful article. https://www.rivbike.com/pages/shimmy-shimmy-coco-bop-shimmy-shimmy-bop -- 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] 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

John I mounted my front fender using a daruma bolt trying to gain as much clearance as possible. The outside arm of the tectro brake interfered with the ridge profile of the fender. I attempted to peen some clearance but to get enough I messed up the profile of the fender. After buying a replac