[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

dougP : "... As a bonus, the Matrix has a clever passenger's seat that gets out of the so I could carry a 9'6" surfboard inside with the hatch closed. " Could you squeeze a 9'8' in there, Doug? 5:14 PM (5 hours ago) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Nissan NV. Inexpensive, can lock bike to the interior, bike more hidden (I had a bike stolen out of a friend’s LOCKED Element). I can roll my tandem in as well. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

"Are you guys saying that those Honda/TOYOta mini vans can do that?" Yes. The (not so) mini-vans are quite tall inside, and have a low loading height. For trips, we used to rent Dodge Caravans & take out the 3rd row seat. 4 bikes (front wheels removed) and four riders fit comfortably. I

[RBW] Re: Aspen Luminaries

Gorgeous pics as always. Sad to see winter returning. I rode alot this summer and enjoyed it greatly. No matter the blistering heat and soaking humidity I rode amap to not waste a day cuz I knew I better ride while I can. Now hernia surgery looms at end of October and I am not looking forward

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

That's the first thing I thought when I saw that. I ride 52-ish cm bikes, that looks like a 48. That dude is a giant. Needs a double TT Sam or Atlantis. On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 12:55:38 PM UTC-7, Bill Schairer wrote: > > That frame looks small but mlb.com says he’s 6’3”?? > > Bill

[RBW] Re: Lights and Tariffs

Another related story I heard on radio today https://www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace/09252018 If only the way the global economy works was so straightforward.. On Monday, 24 September 2018 16:33:58 UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Story from today’s All Things Considered on NPR about

[RBW] Re: Lights and Tariffs

Not disputing the buying power that international trade often affords us, but Busch & Muller products are made in Germany, so they're not really impacted by the tariffs referenced in the segment above. While I have no doubt that at least some of the components that go into their lights are

Re: [RBW] Re: New Roadeo (to me)

I thought I recognized the hubs on the bike in the background of your other bike for sale ;0) Mark Rosenberg SDCA lets see pics of the whole Roadeo! On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 12:40:05 AM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote: > > Ooh, ooh, I got one too! :) Found it on local CL, looking for an

Re: [RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

I was once walking home with one of my Riv Roads after a flat, and a woman in an original issue VW bug stopped and offered a ride. I exclaimed, "I can't get my bike in there!", meaning her backseat, but she said, "Give it a try," and so I did -- sure enough, it fit after removing the wheels.

[RBW] Re: Lights and Tariffs

Think outside da box: bike24 in Germany has great prices on lights +20$ ships to USA. B IQX 100lux dyno light is $63 +$20 shipping to me in USA is still $80 cheaper than buying in USA. And I have found them to ship fast and to be reputable. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

My 1977 Firebird Trans Am seats any rivbike with front wheel stickin’ its head out da T-top!!! Kidding Actually I didn’t get a 1975 Sting Ray precisely because no Rivbikes could fit. Double kidding!! I have a 2006 Camry LE and I can lay a Rivbike in with seats down and front wheel off. But

Re: [RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

Tully: Regarding puncture protection: once again, Orange Seal, with a couple of spare tubes with sealant for bigger holes that the sealant won't fix (I carry the extra sealant inside the extra tubes; others carry the sealant in a bottle). I ride 559 X 27/29 mm (rims: 19 mm/23 mm exterior width)

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

My work runabout/whipping post is a 2007 Scion xB. I have yet to find a non-tandem that didn't fit flat with the back seats down, and still room for groceries plus another odd other largish object or two. Reliable, easy to park, fairly zippy, decent on juice, and cheap on the used market. Jeff

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

I have a 2005 Toyota Sienna and love it for bike transport (not too happy with Toyota recall service though). I often drive sag on local events and once was able to fit 2 road bikes and a recumbent along with the three riders in the van. No need to take off any wheels. Get decent mileage

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

Those people who want to build up a bike with 27.5 x 2.8” tires on rims that are lighter than road rims should not buy the Gus Boots Willsen. That’s a fact. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

Tully, I had VO fenders over Barlow Passeseses with ample clearance on my green QBeam, you've got loads of room to work with. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6:00:59 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Tully, on my silver (final run) QB, I’ve run 44mm

Re: [RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

Tully, on my silver (final run) QB, I’ve run 44mm Snowqualme by Compass and that was tight but very doable. I’m pretty sure others on this list of the various runs also run the Barlow Pass (38mm) without issue? Only experience will tell you if the ride/flat ratio is acceptable to you, but I’ve

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

I have a Subaru Crosstrek. It's just big enough to keep my 650B bike inside without needing to remove a wheel, but that's definitely not the case with my other bikes, especially the Clem -- the front wheel needs to come off for that. My previous car was a 1996 Saab 900 -- I used to put two

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Ash, thanks for the follow-up story. That made my day! -- 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

Re: [RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

Lum - Yes, indeed we do. The glorious summers and early autumns make all the gray, drizzly month a lot easier. Hope you get to ride out here one of these days. Sequim is a *really* beautiful place. Patrick & Patrick - These are 35c Delta Cruisers, so a very supple 38 like the Barlow Pass

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

If you're willing to shop used, take a look at the Toyota Matrix. I think it's been out of production for a while, not sure how long. It's basically a tall Corolla station wagon. I had a manual & got 35 MPG on the road. We figured out a way to get both our bikes in (my 58 cm touring bike &

[RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

I think the Blunt SS is a better comparison, it's a similar width ~25mm internal and weighs something ridiculous like 395 grams. A big issue is wide rim + braking surface means a heavy enough aluminum to not dent and affect braking. Dents in disc rims are not a gigantic issue usually, and

[RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Pretty much any SUV, CUV, van or wagon will do. I didn't even go that far, I have a 2017 Chevy Impala (the current huge model) with a big trunk, and pass-through with the back seats folded forward. It's not convenient enough to pop a full-size bike in and out in a hurry every day - I have a

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

I had an additional requirement, I had to have room inside to sleep with the bike inside, I bought a 2006 Honda Element - 5 speed manual with AWD. I call it a TAV - Trailhead Approach Vehicle - I may have stolen that name from someone else. Picture is before I took the rear seats out. Laing

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

On 09/25/2018 07:07 PM, PG wrote: Question for the RBW brain trust... If you were going to buy a vehicle for the primary purpose of transporting a bike -- and I'm only talking about carrying one bike -- what would it be? Guidelines:  Under 40Gs, and preferably with the bike carried and

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

I bought my Honda Element for precisely this reason. Bikes roll into the back with the wheels on. No disassembly at all. Carries a bunch of stuff, durable and very dependable. Unfortunately, Honda stopped making them a few years ago. But … they made a lot of them, so you should be able to find

[RBW] Re: Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

I do that with a Honda Odyssey. If I'm carrying one bike, it goes inside. If I'm carrying more bikes, I have a trailer hitch rack as well. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 4:07:48 PM UTC-7, PG wrote: > > Question for the RBW brain trust... > > If you were going to

[RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

Question for the RBW brain trust... If you were going to buy a vehicle for the primary purpose of transporting a bike -- and I'm only talking about carrying one bike -- what would it be? Guidelines: Under 40Gs, and preferably with the bike carried and lockable inside the vehicle. Thanks!

Re: [RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

The Velocity Blunt is regarded as the light wide 27.5" disc rim, and it weighs 570g and costs $100 per hoop The DM24 is a hefty 725g for a 622mm size. Scaled down to 584, that would be around 680g. Riv sells those hoops for $50 each (I emailed Rich and asked). So for a rim-brake rim that

[RBW] Re: Roadini - How do you like yours?

Ahh, I don't do hangovers anymore, but I remember those rides. You go faster trying to get away from 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] Re: Roadini - How do you like yours?

Bill said: “The Leo goes faster when I pedal harder.“ Sweet! How can I get that feature on my bikes? Grin. 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

[RBW] Re: Roadini - How do you like yours?

I rode my Leo on a 50 miler this morning. I 'hammered' a standard roadie time trial section on San Pablo Dam Road. The Strava segments are all labeled "SPDR" which looks like "speeder". Anyway, I'm used to getting nowhere near the times of the local elite-level roadies on their $15000

[RBW] Re: Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Come to think of it, I frequent a Chicago area cycling blog that features many horror stories that commuters in the city post about the outright hostility they encounter while commuting in the city. Many of those who are the worst offenders (according to the blog posts) are older people who

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Do you mean this Bicycle Times magazine that looks fully operational? https://bicycletimesmag.com/ As far as niches, I agree with Eric - we've pretty much won. As in so many aspects of modern life, the weirdos and nerds have taken over the bike culture. Grant doing something about the problem

Re: [RBW] Re: New "Hill" Bike is Posted

725 grams (not clear which size that is on the Luna eBike site) Wow! That's hefty! David On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:36:35 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Via the g00gle search for " Alex DM24 rim 700c " :) > > https://lunacycle.com/alex-ebike-rim-dm24/ > > On Saturday, September 22,

[RBW] Re: Roadini - How do you like yours?

I have Joe A that I set up with racks, dyno lights, fenders and it is my commuter bike. Loved it from day one. I ride it 5 or 6 days a week. I had a Trek Domane 2.0 that I used for weekend speedy rides. It felt a little small, and compared to my Joe A it was obviously not nearly as

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

That frame looks small but mlb.com says he’s 6’3”?? Bill -- 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

Re: [RBW] Strange experience on bike trail

I get a variety of different responses depending on which bike I am riding; most non-cyclists just smile at me on my very non-traditional bikes. When I encounter other cyclists on "nice" bikes it generally breaks down in one of two camps the people who give you a heads up "on the left" or

Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Yes, Doug, I only meant that this discussion group is not a direct line to RBW, and that any message to them should go directly to them. They obviously read SOME posts here, but they don’t host or moderate this group. Eamon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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iamkeith, my logic (such as it is) is this: if the big boys through their marketing and educational might into everyday, practical riding, that market would grow, thus the demand for cycling infrastructure would grow (it already is in a number of places, so some seem on a tipping point. Salida,

Re: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

Got some new photos back from the lab today. Here’s a cycling-related example: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKRvbOjf54/ I could have easily gotten the same basic shot with a digital camera (or my iPhone, even), but taking it with an old manual film

[RBW] Re: Lights and Tariffs

Another casualty among so so many these past 18 months. I have good industry pals who worked very hard to make that company what it is. Or maybe now, was. We are the walking / cycling wounded. A good long hard fast ride helps control the angst, however. So that is what we do. BEST / Jock

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@ my local shop these types of riders are their bread & butter! They account for at least 5 flat fixes a day, brake pads, seats . . . . Basically, all the stuff that rarely wears out on my bikes, because I have too many. The article doesn't say the "Industry" needs this type of rider it says

[RBW] Re: Northeast Riv Unmeeting 2018, Interest/Headcount, Columbus Day Weekend

YES! Bummed I won't be back in my hometown for this ride. On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 10:01:04 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > [image: 671-1075.jpg] > > > She's a beaut, no? > > > On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 10:13:30 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, >

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Here's another picture https://twitter.com/benzobrist18/status/790340787015942144 On Tuesday, 25 September 2018 10:53:20 UTC-7, Ash wrote: > > > He's wearing the perfect cycling pants, too. >> > > Good one Patrick!! > > Looking at the build details, I think that either he has read/met Grant

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

> He's wearing the perfect cycling pants, too. > Good one Patrick!! Looking at the build details, I think that either he has read/met Grant or whoever built this bike has. @Ben Miller: thanks for the link! It came very handy. I have a situation with my 7 year old and our biking activities.

Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Later I sent another email pressing for an ETA. I got a quick/reasonable reply. It said they will ship this week. If it takes another 8 weeks I'll still hold off talking to the credit card bank, as long as I have communication from SR. The reason I placed this order in the first place was

Re: [RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

He's wearing the perfect cycling pants, too. On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 10:51 PM, Ben Miller wrote: > Ben Zoborist, one of the best players in baseball, rides a classic looking > steel-framed, fendered, and light-mounted bike to baseball games. Also > features sweptback bars and upright position.

Re: [RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

>From the photos, the surfaces and the bike look like very good combination. Do you have the QB set up with a fixed or freewheel cog? I take it that those tires are 32s? Around my house, the sand pretty much makes a fixed off road bike impractical, though I do ride my fixed, 559 X ~28 Riv Roads

Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

My apologies Eamon. I misunderstood that you probably meant for me to call Riv. That’s good advice. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Eamon, Grant introduced us to the company so I simply ask about his experience. If you are the gatekeeper to this group I wasn’t told. I’ll dismiss your advice. Doug Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2018, at 12:41 PM, 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Doug, this group is

Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Doug, this group is about Rivendell bikes, but not run by them. Try emailing or calling them. Eamon -- 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] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

Fantastic, Tully! The Quickbeam is great for all kinds of riding! To traction, I was amazed how much more I got with supple tires, Compass Barlow Pass are a great fit with fenders on the QB. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] RE: Marks Rack/ M32

This is your third thread for the same sale. The trick is to stay with one thread until it ends with everything sold. What you have now is people are going to see an old thread and assume the stuff is still available. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Agree with Kevin. Driving around there or parking on game days is a lesson in futility. He consistently rides and its no PR stunt. Always wears his black PF Flyers “The Sandlot” style. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] RE: Marks Rack/ M32

Racks have sold. Still have a Makeshifter Outback Saddlebag -$175 shipped And 2 Velo Orange Grand Cru setback seatposts: $20shipped each Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

If you saw the traffic around Wrigley Field on game day this would make total sense. -- 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: Roadini - How do you like yours?

Jonathan, in the pics I posted, saddle Ht Is 30.25” or 76.8cm. Since riding and getting adjusted to the bike I’ve since raised it a tad to 31” / 78.7cm. I have a 90.5 PBH and am 6’ - 0.5” tall. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

On 09/25/2018 10:04 AM, John Philip wrote: I shoot mostly digital these days and nearly always have a camera with me.  Sometimes offhand shots -- even when the photographer fails to set up the camera correctly or just plain bumbles it -- can result in some interesting results. I think Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

This is a request for Grant to follow up his Blahg post about the status of his order. We need to know if this is a legitimate company. The products seem wonderful and many folks like to support emerging markets but only if the business is above board. Thanks. Doug -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Yeah, this was mentioned by the radio sportscaster while I was listening to the Cubs game the other day. My understanding is that he's a pretty down to earth kind of guy. His wife goes around the metro area giving talks to various organizations, as well. On Monday, September 24, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

That's awesome. Alfred Morris rode his bike into work every morning. He had a aluminum entry level road bike though. On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 12:51:46 AM UTC-4, Ben Miller wrote: > > Ben Zoborist, one of the best players in baseball, rides a classic looking > steel-framed, fendered,

[RBW] Re: FS: Marks Hub Area rack (no loop) and olive green HAR bags

Price drop $235 shipped. On Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 8:13:13 PM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > Hello, > > Selling marks Hub area rack and corresponding bags in olive green. > > I bought from fellow Lister for my commute. However, I decided to rent a > locker at my office to store my work

Re: [RBW] Re: Blahg Post Ethiopian Shoes

Quick response from SoleRebels shoes. *URGENT--TIRUYE PLS RESOLVE * Jon this will be resolved and you will be advised of the ship details immediately. *My sincerest apologies for the added delay.* very best regards , *bethlehem tilahun alemu * founder &

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On 09/25/2018 08:28 AM, Tom Wyland wrote: What we are lacking is people feeling the need to bike 3 blocks to the grocery store instead of driving. Honestly, how many people live within 3 blocks of a grocery store? How many even live within 3 miles of a grocery store?  When you get to the

[RBW] Re:

I used to contribute to the blog Bikes For the Rest of Us because there just were not many "practical" bikes out there back then. I got involved because I was doing my own search for a bike that would take wide tires, fenders, racks and lights. Now it

[RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

I saw on Instagram that the bike is a custom from Heritage Bikes in Chicago. -- 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

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What's good for and industry dependents who you ask. A healthy business navigates its ups and downs, I worry that growth phases in bicycling attracts the corporate pirates who bet short, capitalize stock with sketchy commercial paper and make their exit before this house of cards falls. The

[RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

Forgot to mention that I was out in the Squim Bay area recently and really enjoyed the remoteness of the country roads. Too bad I wasn’t riding. Lotsa in-law relatives on west coast. Too bad I never lived out there to enjoy the milder year round weather than we get here on the east coast. B!

[RBW] A gravel jaunt on the Quickbeam

You guys in PacNoWe have some nice year round riding!!! Sounds like you really enjoy your Qbeam!! -- 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: New Roadeo (to me)

Ha! After I typed that, I was thinking, had I bought the Roadeo first, I probably would have bought the others anyway because I would have then wanted to try loaded 42x650b riding!!! Either way, you wind up being a multi-riv owner at some point!! The beauty of it is that RBW makes so many

[RBW] Millionaire baseball player rides classic bike

Ben Zobrist was the A’s Greek God of Walks! RBWHQ is pretty much on the commute from Danville, where a lot of ball payers have chosen to live, and the Colisseum. Maybe he stopped by when he was a local... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW