[RBW] Re: The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

2021-01-31 Thread 'Tom M' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've had good luck with shoe covers as well. I have some Pearl Izumi stretchy ones that fit fine over my Five-Tens. They make a difference on colder days. Happy riding Tom Milani Alexandria, VA USA On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:55:45 AM UTC-5 Ian A wrote: > A cool weather ride can be

[RBW] Re: The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

2021-01-31 Thread Ian A
A cool weather ride can be wonderful if you can stay warm in the fingers and toes. I have found shoe covers effective over cycling shoes. In colder weather, thick socks inside hiking boots. In really cold weather, plastic bread bags between the boot and sock - this can lead to sweaty feet if

[RBW] Re: Crash Inspection Advice

2021-01-31 Thread Roberta
That's awful! Did they get the kids?Some way to get a good story! I'm glad you weren't hurt worse. On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 12:50:20 AM UTC-5 Litho wrote: > **Cross-posted from FB Riv Page** > > Hello All. Looking for a little expertise / advice on my Riv. I was in a > collision on

[RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

2021-01-31 Thread Roberta
Inspired by the wonderful cold weather rides and pics recently (and others, too, on Instagram), I decided I should not stop riding just because the temperature is below 60*. Yes, you read that right. Pre-Riv, when the weather got below 60*, I’d stop riding because it was “too cold.” Well,

[RBW] The joy of winder riding and how do you keep your toes warm

2021-01-31 Thread Roberta
Inspired by the wonderful cold weather rides and pics recently (and others, too, on Instagram), I decided I should not stop riding just because the temperature is below 60*. Yes, you read that right. Pre-Riv, when the weather got below 60*, I’d stop riding because it was “too cold.” Well,

[RBW] Crash Inspection Advice

2021-01-31 Thread Litho
**Cross-posted from FB Riv Page** Hello All. Looking for a little expertise / advice on my Riv. I was in a collision on my Appaloosa last week. A group of kids on bikes deliberately rammed into me on a multi-use trail here in Napa. My handlebars took the brunt of the initial impact, but me and

[RBW] Re: Atlantis Due date?

2021-01-31 Thread Hugh Smitham
I spoke with Vince on Friday on my way off the grid into Nevada and camping on Lake Mojave. Vince said August /September which confirms Andre's image/post. Although, he also said possibly the end of the year or even early 2022!? As to the supply chain debate, it is interesting to reads folks

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread iamkeith
Speaking of orange/black, this showed up on Blue Lug's instagram today! https://www.instagram.com/p/CKquVcajH9G/?igshid=r3iwfj240rur On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 7:29:20 PM UTC-7 Mark Roland wrote: > Ed--I don't think you overlooked them. I think Riv got in a bunch, > advertised it in the

[RBW] Re: FS: Chainring guard

2021-01-31 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
sold. On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 8:03:22 PM UTC-6 Jingy wrote: > What bcd? > > On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 5:31:44 PM UTC-6 jeffbog...@hotmail.com > wrote: > >> Perfect shape, for 42t chainring $20 >> >> Jeff >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS: 1981 Trek 710 "22.5"

2021-01-31 Thread Patch T
SOLD, thanks all On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 2:16:47 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote: > To clarify sizing: > > As far as I can tell, Trek used *Center to Top* of seat tube to identify > sizes offered. > So their "Size 22.5" (57cm) is the seat tube measured *Center to Top*. > Measured *Center to

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread Mark Roland
Ed--I don't think you overlooked them. I think Riv got in a bunch, advertised it in the newsletter, and sold out. I got a pair to eventually put on my Hubbuhubbuh, because the fenders on that one should come up closer to the frame, but can't clear the v-brake cable. However, while I do not

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

2021-01-31 Thread Jason Fuller
Isn't it?! I had to circle back and ride up the grass field to get a photo. I've passed by it easily a dozen times but hadn't fully taken in its grandeur. It's in New Westminster, BC - home of fellow Rivlister Sky I believe On Sunday, 31 January 2021 at 18:15:07 UTC-8 Steven Sweedler wrote:

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

2021-01-31 Thread Steven Sweedler
Jason, that Weeping Cedar is spectacular, where is it. Steve On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 7:10 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > Today's Bombadil ride was four hours of steady rain but pretty mild > temperatures (still had frozen fingers at one point, but kudos to me for > bringing a second set of gloves to

[RBW] Re: FS: Chainring guard

2021-01-31 Thread Jingy
What bcd? On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 5:31:44 PM UTC-6 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Perfect shape, for 42t chainring $20 > > Jeff > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Any Susie owners out there?

2021-01-31 Thread iamkeith
Mine Susie is a large (56). The MB-1 is a 52. I should have gotten a 55 in the later, but weren't we all sold bikes that were too small for us back then?! My saddle height is 76cm on both. I stubbornly want to make the fillet bosco bars work but will likely need something lower and with

Re: [RBW] Any Susie owners out there?

2021-01-31 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Keith, what size Susie? L or XL? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Eric Daume wrote: > > I actually LOL’d when I saw the difference in stack height between these two. > Then the wheelbase, tires, etc... but the stack really nails the difference > for me. > > Eric >

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Due date?

2021-01-31 Thread Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA
On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 1:07:29 PM UTC-8 campyo...@me.com wrote: > I joked with my daughter that it would be handed to me by a very tired > employee of the Lithuanian post office, who would have ridden a small > donkey all the way from Lithuania. > Don't you mean a mixte with upright

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread Weston Hein
Beautiful build Keith! That rear cable hanger is so good with the brass pulley :) What rims are you running on the Susie? On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 10:45:03 AM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 11:43:06 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > >> -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread Jared Wilson
Very slick Keith, I'll post when I get around to making a similar piece. On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 3:11:35 PM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > Jared, it's just a scrap of HDPE board, like they make modern playground > equipment out of. As noted, I made it myself, with a few minutes effort > with

[RBW] FS: Chainring guard

2021-01-31 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
Perfect shape, for 42t chainring $20 Jeff -- 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 view this

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread iamkeith
Jared, it's just a scrap of HDPE board, like they make modern playground equipment out of. As noted, I made it myself, with a few minutes effort with a chopsaw, hand drill and sandpaper. (I found some joker selling scraps on ebay for cheap, calling them "cutting boards." I did NOT sneak

[RBW] Re: FS: Front Son Dyno Wheel & Schwalbe Tubes

2021-01-31 Thread RDS
bump *Front Dyno Wheel -$275 + shipping* *Mavic A319 700C Silver,* 36 hole wheel w/ Son Delux Wide Body Hub. I purchased this wheel in May 2020 and it was built by ProWheelBuilder located in Cumming GA. Less than 100 miles on the wheel and all riding was done on a paved path. Here are some

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Due date?

2021-01-31 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patrick: I’ve run out of places in the USA to buy used cameras from, and recently started ordering from sellers in Europe and former Soviet Union. A small package from Lithuania arrived this week after being in transit for about six weeks. It was interesting (and frustrating) to watch the

Re: [RBW] Any Susie owners out there?

2021-01-31 Thread Eric Daume
I actually LOL’d when I saw the difference in stack height between these two. Then the wheelbase, tires, etc... but the stack really nails the difference for me. Eric On Sunday, January 31, 2021, iamkeith wrote: > As long as I was posting photos to the fender thread, I took a couple > showing

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

2021-01-31 Thread Jared Wilson
Awesome photos Keith, well done Very cool to see them side by side, you can *feel* the difference just looking at them. Jared On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 11:01:09 AM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 11:59:37 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > >> As long as I was posting

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread Jared Wilson
Keith, Who makes the blue RD cable guide that's on your kickstand plate? -Jared On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 10:45:03 AM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote: > On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 11:43:06 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Pure speculation

2021-01-31 Thread ascpgh
I think the focus of conjecture should be the number of logistic links that exist in each subcomponent of a complete bicycle. It's not enough to point out the inability of lesser priced parts like chains and derailleurs to "eat" the shipping cost increases but to look at the number of

[RBW] Re: Pure speculation

2021-01-31 Thread aeroperf
Patrick— It is both. Example: a lot of bike components are made in China, but they are having blackout problems due to a coal spat with Australia. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Coal/Chinese-Cities-Go-Dark-Amid-Energy-Spat-With-Australia.html Example: there is the global shipping container

[RBW] Re: Thanks and shout out to LBS

2021-01-31 Thread Adam
Yes, thanks again for getting me started with the frame! With the weather lately, it's been seeing plenty of "elements." I've also been very impressed with the Barlow Pass tires. I'm not entirely sure how they'll deal with the quantities of glass on the roads around here, but no flats in week

[RBW] Re: VP 001 rebuild kit

2021-01-31 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Here's some bad press for the Fookers- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BoEZWUh9Nw This guy's pretty upset about them. I'm using the metal versions, they don't look as cool as the Race Face pedals. I still love them, but I know I shouldn't. -Kai On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 9:34:16 AM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: VP 001 rebuild kit

2021-01-31 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Yup, plus one on Spencer's experience. Every V.P. pedal I've had has developed problems. I've only had two types, 1 set of Harriers, and 2 of the 001s, all rubbish. I'm on to Fookers, which are overpinned as all heck, but my feet aren't slipping or making unfunny noises and shaking anymore.

[RBW] Pure speculation

2021-01-31 Thread brendonoid
But I would assume that when you have a trained workforce (say people with the skill to weld/braze bicycle frames) You have x amount of capacity in a factory. You can't just magic more workers and a bigger factory because demand has suddenly spiked. Financially it doesnt make sense to invest in

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread Ed Fausto
Hi iamkeith, Two questions... 1. What brand/make and where did you get those rear brake cable hanger? 2. What specific model and size are your tires? TIA On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:51:48 AM UTC+8 iamkeith wrote: > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

2021-01-31 Thread Ed Fausto
Hi Mark, Thanks for recommending the Origin8 X-tra Pro V-brakes. I have overlooked this brake set from Riv. Will try to check other suppliers. Ed On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 9:37:43 PM UTC+8 Mark Roland wrote: > The Dia Compe 980 is a wide profile cantilever, so raising the straddle >