Re: [RBW] Re: 55cm Platypus for sale Davis, CA

2022-01-29 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
Sorry folks. The updated pic should be non portal creating. :-) A On Sat, Jan 29, 2022 at 8:43 PM wrote: > I can tell you this much: it’s not a California or UC Davis bike license. > > On Jan 29, 2022, at 20:40, John Rinker wrote: > > It looks to me like either an ID bar code or a portal

Re: [RBW] Re: 55cm Platypus for sale Davis, CA

2022-01-29 Thread luckyturnip
I can tell you this much: it’s not a California or UC Davis bike license. > On Jan 29, 2022, at 20:40, John Rinker wrote: > > It looks to me like either an ID bar code or a portal into another reality > where people live in friendly communities surrounded by respected habitats > suitable

[RBW] Re: 55cm Platypus for sale Davis, CA

2022-01-29 Thread John Rinker
It looks to me like either an ID bar code or a portal into another reality where people live in friendly communities surrounded by respected habitats suitable for the endemic species to thrive and the necessities of life are procured on foot or by bicycle. And there's a river. On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: 55cm Platypus for sale Davis, CA

2022-01-29 Thread Joe Bernard
There will be no guesses. On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 2:04:54 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Any guesses as to what that big black sticker is on the seattube? College > parking or commuter train thing? I'm into these frames but I'm worried > about what's under there... > > Joe Bernard > >

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Patrick Moore
This is excellent information; thanks. I will keep my eye on the Showers Pass line. On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 6:29 PM 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Another enthusiastic vote for Showers Pass Elite and Refuge (and other > models) jackets as outer

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Joyce. On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 4:33 PM JAS wrote: > I like my Showers Pass Elite jacket for cold weather and rain. Yes, it > can be vented under the arms and has a cape-like back vent for air flow. > If I don't open the arm vents, it can build up a little moisture, but > nothing that

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Danny. On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 7:38 PM Dee Dee wrote: > Patrick, 7mesh is the maker of the Revelation jacket Richard mentioned. > > https://7mesh.com/mens-revelation-jacket > > -Danny > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Here's another: Specialized RBX Expert LS jersey. A synthetic ls jersey whose insulating qualities are praised (tho' not its cut -- pockets too high, said the reviewer of the woman's model). Some sort of breathable synthetic woven material on the outside, some very thin fleece on the inside. Has

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

2022-01-29 Thread Patrick Moore
I haven't analyzed "planing" as far as Jason has, but I will add this: some of the fastest (read: "feel fastest" measured by ease -- "feel" -- of turning over a given gear at given cadences in given conditions) bikes I've owned have been far from the lightest, and one of them, besides being heavy

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

2022-01-29 Thread Joe Mullins
Neal, I’m the one you sold the Roadini to and I’m happy to report that I’m loving it! I swapped the 80mm stem for a 60mm and it put me in a slightly more upright position which causes no pain whatsoever. Every other drop bar bike I’ve owned just didn’t feel right after a few hours of riding.

Re: [RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

2022-01-29 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Adrianna Here are my answers to your questions --Question 1: What is your usual distance from pedal center to top of saddle? Saddle Height (SH) is measured from the center of the BB spindle to the top of the saddle along the seat tube. Not to a pedal located to some position in it’s

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

2022-01-29 Thread nlerner
I owned a Roadini for a relatively short time before selling it to someone on this list, I believe. I liked the aesthetics a lot, but did find it on the sluggish side and have other bikes that fit the “country bike” theme that I found myself riding instead. Previous to that, I owned a Romulus,

[RBW] Re: FS - Used cockpit parts plus one pair shoes

2022-01-29 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch
Just to update my FS list, the following items have been sold: Nitto / Grand Bois Randonneur Handlebar. TRP RL950 Carbon CX top brake levers. DiaCompe BL-07 Aero Brake Levers. Many thanks all, Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 7:15:04 PM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread George Schick
Perhaps this link may be of use for those who like to ride in the Winter areas with corrosive elements on the streets. John Allen (picking up and following after the late Sheldon Brown) has some excellent advice at: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/winter.html On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Roadini heavy?

2022-01-29 Thread Jason Fuller
The tubing spec needs to be matched well with the geometry to provide what Jan calls planing - the flex in the frame needs to match your power output and rhythm to give you a small but important "springboard" effect with each pedal stroke, in order to feel fast. It really has little to nothing

[RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

2022-01-29 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Adrianna I believe the Road Standard will fit you and if anything the TT may be a bit short which can be corrected with a longer stem or drop bars with greater reach. This is based on the following values for: Road Standard (RS) 50cm STL and 52cm TTL but the frame angles are not

[RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

2022-01-29 Thread Saturday Mark
Adrianna, I would submit that this bike is kinda small for you. Most gals 5'5" are more of a traditional size 51/52, and would have a longer top tube. The closest recent Riv would be the Rambouillet . Check out sizing specs etc on it, the 50 and 52 were the 26" wheel also. Grant would have told

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Leah Peterson
I’m inspired. I don’t want to pay attention to tires and be switching them out. And I have the only 3 bikes I care to own and I don’t want a beater to ride. So, I will follow Liz’s excellent example and Just Ride. And clean off the bike from time to time. I’m glad you love that Clem L - I just

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Liz Tilton
I commuted like that for about 10 years, but only 2 or 3 days each week. :) I’m no longer at the same job and no longer ride to work, but those years, if the weather was bad when it was time to leave home, I didn’t ride my bike. If the weather was bad on my way home, I usually rode on home. So,

[RBW] Re: FS: a few assorted parts - Nitto, Crust, RH...

2022-01-29 Thread Patch T
*Updates, price drops* 1. *SOLD - Nitto x Crust Shaka handlebar*: 540mm, 26.0 clamp, silver, great condition - $100 2. *Crust 90 deg high stack fillet-brazed clear coat stem*, discontinued model, 80mm reach, 75mm stack, 1 1/8, 31.8 clamp - $95 3. *SOLD - Roadrunner Bags Jumbo

[RBW] Re: FS: a few assorted parts - Nitto, Crust, RH...

2022-01-29 Thread Patch T
*Updates, price drops* 1. *SOLD - Nitto x Crust Shaka handlebar*: 540mm, 26.0 clamp, silver, great condition - $100 2. *Crust 90 deg high stack fillet-brazed clear coat stem*, discontinued model, 80mm reach, 75mm stack, 1 1/8, 31.8 clamp - $95 3. *SOLD - Roadrunner Bags Jumbo

[RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

2022-01-29 Thread 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch
The *most important parameter* to consider is "does it fit you"?? Since it's a Rivendell, your PBH and the PBH which Grant designed it for should answer most of that. The only other consideration is your Reach vs the Road Standard frame angles and TTL. Reach is typically fine tuned with

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Leah Peterson
LIZ. 26 mile round trip in Ohio winters??? We need YOU to write a thread about cold weather riding because you have got to be the expert. I have a wool balaclava from LL Bean for snowmobiling, so I’ll pull that out. The Descente gloves are not available on REI, so I’ll check elsewhere. What

[RBW] Re: Updates on, and further questions regarding the Riv Road Standard 1995

2022-01-29 Thread E. Ricky Creek
I would pass on this frame and buy a complete early Trek 520, 620, or 720, all of which can be had for $400-$500. There is a 50cm 620 on SF Craigslist right now. Then keep an eye out for a Toyo/Waterford Atlantis, which will become your forever bike! I had an 88 520 that took 35mm tires and

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Liz Tilton
I concur with Joyce’s list for cold-weather riding…lots of lightweight, base-layer wool and layers atop that. I’d add to her list these wonderful Descente wind-breaking gloves/mittens that I’ve worn for years. If necessary, I can slip a foot warmer in the mitten part for more toast. :)

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

2022-01-29 Thread Leah Peterson
Oh, Joyce, Leah Peterson ought to dial it back. But, that raspberry coat is really lovely. Tell me about sizing - the reviews on size were mixed. Some tiny women (5’2”, 120 lb) ordered a medium so they would have room for layers. I’m 5’6”, 133 and usually a small. How do you find your jacket to

[RBW] Re: trip report: Virginia to Walnut Creek on my Atlantis

2022-01-29 Thread tgc
2011. A bit tardy. On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 10:29:16 PM UTC-5 Mike Godwin wrote: > Nice write-up Tom. 2011 or 2021? Either way it appears to have been a > great trip. I'm looking forward to my cross-country jaunt. > > Mike SLO CA > > On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:45:00 AM