[RBW] Re: FS: Parts for Sale - Phil, Paul, Sugino, Riv, & Misc

Rear support rack has SOLD -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: You meet the nicest people on a Rivendell, even if ....

I live along the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, Wisconsin. This past weekend I happened to be riding my orange Sammy when I stopped at the trailhead to the Sparta Elroy Bike trail near La Crosse. I came to a sudden stop in front of about 9 guys resting in the shade, one of whom said immedia

[RBW] PSA: $34 Roadeo

Amazing deal. Local to me but way too tall. Doug Alameda -- 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: Delight of rain

The Boston museum of science has a great lightning hall with the world's largest Vandergraft generator and good solid science talk. They said rubber soled shoes would insulate a person in a storm, but the soles would need to be a mile thick... -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: Delight of rain

Ask Google, and it answers: Myth: Rubber tires on a car protect you from lightning by insulating you from the ground. Fact: Most cars are safe from lightning, but it is the metal roof and metal sides that protect you, NOT the rubber tires. Remember, convertibles, motorcycles, bicycles, open-she

[RBW] Re: Atlas-like but tubeless

36 just cause I tend to overload and overabuse. Probably woundnt damage a 32 hole, but 36 would give me better piece of mind, i think. Good info on the cliffhangers. I was looking at them too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] PSA: $34 Roadeo

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/6210292394.html Not really (although that is what the ad says). I was going to post this a week or so ago because it was $1300 which I thought was a great deal. Unfortunately not my size. Now they seem to be selling it for $600 today, $750 tomorrow and the

[RBW] Re: Atlas-like but tubeless

http://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/cliffhanger-584 I've got a couple weeks on the 700c version and I think they're fantastic, and certainly a rarity being tubeless compatible and rim brake ready. -Kai BK NY On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 9:56:23 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > Any recommendations fo

[RBW] Atlas-like but tubeless

Why 36 hole? Pacenti brevet and HED Belgium Plus would be my top two, but I do t think you can get the HED rims in 36 hole. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: FS Ritchey Venturemax handlebars

Bump On Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 7:05:35 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale: Ritchey Comp Venturemax handlebars 44cm with 31.8mm clamp. > Mounted but never used (decided to go with Jones Loop bars instead) $35 > plus shipping. > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message be

[RBW] FS Salsa Woodchipper 2 handlebars 46cm

Salsa Woodchipper 2 handlebars (the more expensive version) 46cm in great condition with some small wear $50 plus shipping CONUS Bruce in San Diego -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: FS 2 new Seal Line baja dry bags 5L orange

The bags are sold On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 2:14:46 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale 2 new Seal Line baja dry bags 5L orange $20 for both shipped CONUS > > Thx, > > Bruce in San Diego > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Atlas-like but tubeless

Oh also 650b -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Delight of rain

I wonder how much insulation the bike tires would provide, assuming one was hit while riding? Growing up in England, I heard a number of accounts of people surviving a lightning strike because of wearing wellington (rubber) boots. Wouldn't want to test theory, myself. ianA/Canada -- You rec

[RBW] Atlas-like but tubeless

Any recommendations for a atlas-like rim that is tubeless ready? I was about to pull the trigger on an atlas dyno wheelset, but now I'm wondering about wanting the option to go tubeless in the future, if I'm dropping a significant chunk of money. So I'd be looking for a double wall, 19mm minimu

[RBW] Re: FS: lots of BQ mags

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[RBW] Re: Delight of rain

Sorry to cause concern and give the impression of being lackadaisical about lightening. Far from it. I don't avoid thunderstorms, as that isn't possible if one is outdoors. I am, however, as safe as I know to be in them. I simply wanted to share the joy of the rides in the rain. My apologies.

Re: [RBW] Delight of rain

My father ( avid cyclist in New West circa 1930s ) told me when he was a teenager he was struck by lightning. His parents were so upset, they ( ahem ) GROUNDED HIM. Sorry sorry Eric In Ottawa and loving the bike network On Jul 9, 2017 2:45 PM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > Yesterday was hot for

[RBW] Re: Delight of rain

Patrick, I hope you will reconsider your behavior during thunderstorms. The facts don't support your lackadaisical view of lightning. http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/ Lightning is the number one weather related killer in Colorado. Even when folks are not killed by a lightning strike, it can

[RBW] FS: lots of BQ mags

A lot. Like 50 of them at least? $50 shipped. -- 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: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

Tourist hikers wear bells to warn bears of their impending presence. The joke is bears come to know these as dinner bells. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 7:08:24 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Crane bells are super cool and very classy. It's great they are made in > Japa

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

What is a "bear dinner bell"? And why would anyone wear one? This is all I could find, and I can't see how (or why) anyone could possibly wear this. Montague Metal Products Inc. Cast Bear Bell On 07/09/2017 04:10 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: No bell could have been understood as a bike bell by

[RBW] Re: You meet the nicest people on a Rivendell, even if ....

While not on my Rivendell, at my grandparents' in Sun City, AZ, in it's early days, my grandad had an English Raleigh to ride in retirement until he realized the climate was better for making jerky or sitting in the AC until sunset. Standard issue gentleman's commuter; SA 3x rear hub, Brooks sa

[RBW] FS 2 new Seal Line baja dry bags 5L orange

For sale 2 new Seal Line baja dry bags 5L orange $20 for both shipped CONUS Thx, Bruce in San Diego -- 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-own

[RBW] 54 CM Rivendell Saluki Complete for Sale

The Saluki is spoken for Ted -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Delight of rain

Ha, George! If I followed that advice I'd not go on rides from April through September. Grin. Fortunately, lightening is predictable in what it like to hit. Stay low 'cause it likes to aim high. Don't straddle anything steel, er, because it is attracted to conductiv ... ZAP! CRACK! CRISP! Grin.

[RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

No bell could have been understood as a bike bell by one group I encountered on today's ride. They each wore bear dinner bells. One of them said, "Oh, that was a bike bell. I heard a cow bell but couldn't make sense of it." With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] The Gift of the Smile and Wave?

This is a great thread, thank you Deacon, Patrick, Tim, WETH. I have been surprised how often folks will smile back at me on the road. And yes it fundamentally changes how I feel perceive the ride and my world. Joe in GJT who doesn't smile nearly enough. On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 10:21:44 AM

[RBW] Re: The Gift of the Smile and Wave?

So much racer angst in this group,lol. Said plenty of hellos and smiled on yesterday's ride hot day everyone was out. Some in lycra on racerish bikes were super friendly some not so friendly. Some in everyday clothes and on not so racerish bikes were friendly some not so friendly. But the ly

[RBW] RE: Karpos knickers FS

I knew I'd forget something. Measurements: waistband unstretched 12" stretches to ~17" inseam 19.5" full length ~28.5" Thanks and any questions, I'm standing and sitting by, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Delight of rain

Long as you're not out in it during one of those thunderstorms, that is. Lightning, especially at those altitudes, can be very lethal and it can strike a long way from where the storm appears to be. On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 1:45:03 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Yesterday was hot for aro

[RBW] FS: NIB Karpos knickers Small

Hello Knickerseekers, I bought these online, wanted XL, got these. I guess I'll order again, these look tough. How about my cost of $65 shipped? https://flic.kr/p/VZ6YiL Cheers, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Delight of rain

Yesterday was hot for around here. 84˚F at 9,000 feet. Riding home the thunderclouds that had been building since noon broke loose. Unlike most storms, this one didn’t drop the temperature into the 40’s or 50’s. It stayed in the upper 70’s. I left my rain jacket in my bag and delighted in the we

[RBW] FS: Bilenky Light Touring/Rando Frame, 700c Dynamo Wheelsets&Tires, Acorn Boxy Bag, Paul Touring etc

Thanks to all who have helped me downsize my collection. I have one last frame use I’d like to try to move out before I leave on Tuesday for my summer travels through Montana and Oregon. I’m also selling some of the parts and accessories I was going to use with the frame. Eric Douglas

[RBW] Re: You meet the nicest people on a Rivendell, even if ....

We have several Sprouts here in OKC, which we visit weekly, and one Whole Foods, that we've been to three times. We love Sprouts and their produce is really good and they have good ads for what's in season. I went into WF yesterday, for the first time in several years, and I was impressed wit

Re: [RBW] The Gift of the Smile and Wave?

“…life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you. I just put a big smile on my face and everyone smiles back.” Mildred Norman aka Peace Pilgrim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] The Gift of the Smile and Wave?

I tend to be a bit self conscious and used to really keep to myself. I remember I decided to experiment by intentionally looking people in the eye, smiling and nodding or saying hello or some other pleasantry. What I discovered is that MY experience was greatly enhanced by these interactions and

[RBW] Re: You meet the nicest people on a Rivendell, even if ....

Well, my only comment to your story is about the store, not the bike (which really needs no comment as we are all here because we "get" Rivendell and the beauty of the bicycle, although I continue to delight in such anecdotes). Sprouts is a "healthy" (I use quote marks because all stores of thi

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts for Sale - Phil, Paul, Sugino, Riv, & Misc

Prices lowered, make me an offerLet me know if you’ve any questions about any of the parts...Pics - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...Vo3RGtqUTlvdE0 -2x Riv Atlantis head badges, NOS, look to be some sort of enamel & not

Re: [RBW] Front loads on Rivendell bicycles -- how heavy?

Patrick, I carry 25-35 lbs. on the front of my All Rounder, using a small Nitto and BG low rider racks with a large Ortlieb handlebar bag on the Nitto and a pair of Ort. Sport packers on the lowriders. The bike handles the load with no issues, tires are 700 x 41. Steve On Sat, Jul 8, 2017 at 11:1

[RBW] Front loads on Rivendell bicycles -- how heavy?

I put about 30lbs on a nitto big front rack on my hunq semi regularly. Sometimes also with a rear load. Sometimes not. Panniers don't quite sit at lowrider height on that rack. Feels very good/stable going straight and tracking on downhill curves. Does not feel very stable maneuvering on single