I went to the 25th anniversary campout at Sam Taylor SP and it was a BLAST
Is anybody pulling together a 30th anniversary campout? July or August 2024
maybe?
-br
On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 3:27:56 PM UTC-7 Jim M. wrote:
> I pulled this t-shirt out of my dresser today. It reminded me that
Jared, I'm feeling your pain at letting this beautiful tandem go! I have
an orange size M HHH also, and I really hope to never have to sell it
because Leslie really enjoys our little outings on it. I also had an Ibis
Cousin IT for years but this one rides better, IMO.
I hope one of y'all read
Hi Masa,
Funny I was thinking of this the other day... What if I could keep just one
of my Riv bikes?
I would have to go with the first generation, grey/red 62cm Waterford
Hunquapillar. Day night, rain shine, commuting, long multi-day tours or
grocery runs... Always comfortable, reliable, and
Attachments didn't take; here's a link to some Hunqa photos
<https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1t7N4yAuqEkcm38wOS42hFpR3rAilgOmP>
.
Bill
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12:05:03 PM UTC-7, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
> I don't know if it was designed for them, but FWIW th
it obsessive to have a tandem and a "loaner" tandem for friends coming
in from out of town? Knowing this group, that's maybe a rhetorical
question ;-)
Bill Rhea
Napa, CA
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 1:28:37 PM UTC-7, Mark Roland wrote:
>
> In one of those coincidences, I
ogle.com/file/d/1nEfLoqHdGW4s3UMTU2oxOFcVJ7oVUGjR/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ol8-MdJFvfvqLy_Y5eXyuGjUl7db0Nn3/view?usp=sharing
They had a really great experience, which was (and always is) my only goal
on family rides :-) Now to plan the next picnic ride
Bill Rhea
Napa, CA
On Tuesday, May
nd between that and the collar you get great neck
protection.
Cheers,
-Bill Rhea
Napa, CA
On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 4:58:35 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>
> I have been riding my big blue Clementine like it’s my JOB this year. I’ve
> got 960 miles on that Blue Beauty and
would buy your tandem - but I just bought a high-end Hubbuhubbuh a
> couple months ago. My wife would try to kill me.
>
> Good luck with your sale. Hope your Ibis finds a good home! Good tandems
> are hard to find.
>
> Namaste,
>
>
> Corwin
>
> On Saturday, April 11
about
this!
I was also was happy to find original decals on chuckibis.com.
Now to find time to disassemble it and drive it Alameda, hopefully within
the next few weeks...
Cheers,
-Bill Rhea
Napa
On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 3:02:50 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote:
>
> On Saturday, April
Hi Ginz,
Thanks for the tip, Bilenky does nice work... But yeah, let's see if maybe
I can find a fixer here in CA.
Worst case, I dismantle it and part it out on Ebay (or rebuild those Hugi
hubs on 650B rims?)
Best,
-br
On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 6:49:00 AM UTC-7, Ginz wrote:
>
> Bilenky,
Hi Ken,
LOL, yeah who doesn't like ToeJam (TM) and a good HandJob (TM)!!
(Apologies to the list moderator, I'll try to #BeBetter).
BTW, how do you like your HHH? My girl and I are beyond excited to pick
ours up! Got the very last orange size M. Riv dug up a pair of prototype
threadless Bosc
Hi Ray,
I would in a heartbeat, he was great to work with! Brought him a
saddle-handlebar distance and height from my Quickbeam for him to replicate
on the Cousin IT. He drew it out and nailed it...
I heard a while back that he had a stroke or something and was not in
business, but I can see
Hi Ryan,
68cm QB? Wow, that's a big 'un!
Funny you mention the Copenhagen wheel, those sounds slick! I considered
buying last December while they had a special deal on it, but couldn't
commit the $$.
My tandem just broke recently and I've got a Hubbuhubbuh on the way (!) If
I had a bigger g
This bike is first complete bike I bought from Riv. It's been ridden for
lots of enjoyable miles over the years (mostly as a fixed gear commuter)
but it's not in the rotation these days. This bike needs a rider!
I still really love this bike (!) but I need more gears for my current
needs, and
and the Sackville bag in the
photos). If not I'll likely part it out, keep some, sell some.
If you know of any builder who might take this on, please let me know. I'd
really love to see it back on the road again, even with a new owner.
Thanks!
Bill Rhea
Napa, CA
--
You received
2019 was a good riding year for me. I enjoy riding at least as much at this
juncture as I ever have.
- 4100 total miles (3200 miles in 2018), mostly commuting on the
Hunqapillar. I also explored more of the country roads in Napa on my
Romulus (the only bike I have without fenders or ra
Ok, my most memorable Christmas bike memory was when I was maybe 6 or 7. I
found a beautiful, red Schwinn Stingray under the tree! I was SO excited,
could barely believe it
Little did I know that my pop had bought it second hand, repainted it, put
a few new parts on (banana seat, grips).
Nice meeting you on Caltrain yesterday, Paul! That is a sweet BMXer!
-Bill Rhea
On Monday, December 16, 2019 at 12:12:31 PM UTC-8, Paul Choi wrote:
>
> Just got a new bike but it's not a Riv. 20" bmx from Kink.
>
> On Friday, December 13, 2019 at 10:15:15 AM UTC-8, Bicy
Hi Lee,
Sounds like you'd come down St. Helena / Spring Mtn road out of the
mountains heading into St. Helena. I would probably opt for White Cottage /
Ink Grade instead of Howell Mtn Rd, as there's less traffic, for sure. Old
Howell Mountain Road is the best climb up from Silverado. However,
Whaddya know?
It was a super-fun weekend at the FOTR campout! Truly a pleasure meeting
everybody!
-br
On Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 11:40:35 AM UTC-7, Jimmy Warren wrote:
>
> Ah! Upon closer inspection, way in the back, Bill Rhea made the photo too!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
&g
HI Rod,
FWIW, Kucharik is still in business and produces nice-quality, reasonably
priced wool jerseys.
https://www.kucharikclothing.com/-c-21.html
Their sizing runs toward the roomier end of things also, unlike most
European jerseys.
Cheers,
-br
On Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1:01:27 PM UTC-7
I've got an original gray MUSA Hunqapillar, which I love. The only way to
one-up this one would be the Bombadil (the first one with the diagatube
connecting to mixte-like, mid-level chainstays). Gotta love that name, too,
though I don't think Grant can use any more Tolkein names
On Tuesday,
ghten
them (instead of using an allen key, from the opposite side). Was able to
get close to a 1/4 turn more out of the LH pedal, and voila! Clicking
ceased!
[Me making the sign of an "L" on my forehead],
-br
On Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10:57:49 AM UTC-7, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
Far out, Phillip, I just ordered mine. Thanks for the cool design and doing
this run of patches!
-br
On Monday, July 8, 2019 at 3:42:18 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> Coincidentally, I just ordered the commemorative patches to be made. Get
> them on Etsy: https://etsy.me/2L9smrG
>
> I
Reaching out in case y'all have any remedies for this phenomena...
So many times I've used a pair of pedals for a while, and then they start
making a little click 1x per pedals stroke, usually when putting pressure
on the RH pedal. I'm pretty sure I've isolated the click to the pedals
themselve
Thanks for the write-up and photos, John! Epic
-br
On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 6:26:49 AM UTC-7, John Rinker wrote:
>
> “Begin by drinking garlic juice immediately!” This was the first piece of
> advice my new friend Sharad offered as we sat sipping coffee at Himalayan
> Java in Thamel.
I do! Fri-Sun usually on my hulking grey/red Hunqapillar around Brown's
Valley or my sky-blue metallic Romulus heading up Mt Veeder.
I work in SF during the week but it's only a matter of time before we cross
paths
-br
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8:57:21 AM UTC-7, Pancake wrote:
>
> My frien
+1 to the "Bosco Bullmoose Believers" list. Best damn handlebar I've ever
had! Got one of the first fillet brazed ones, and it's a freaking work of
art, IMHO.
I like it so much I run an extra cable through it when I lock it up in the
secure-entry bike garage at work! #paranoid
My Hunqa is a
Registered! Riding up from SF with my camping gear that Friday after work.
-br
On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:57:58 AM UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote:
>
> RIV 25th ANNIVERSARY WHO'S COMING
> http://rbwxxv.eventbrite.com
>
>
>
> Justin
>
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You won't regret it!
I'm going to hang on to my gray 62cm Hunqa until I croak (or can't lift a
leg over it)!
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:53:38 PM UTC-7, Pancake wrote:
>
> They may start becoming available in the next few months as people swap
> out to the Gus Boots Wilson. Good luck Hunq
The weekend of July 20th sounds really good, I'm there! I'll ride out of
SF that Friday right after work; if anyone else is doing the same LMK and
maybe we can ride up together.
Sorry to hear about your baby, Justin, hope he/she is feeling better
shortly.
-br
On Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 10:
ps://www.instagram.com/p/Bk5HEzsBWAe/
> If you want one, FREE, just hit me w/ a direct email w/ mailing address.
> Note NDS or DS.
>
>
> CHEERS!
> Wally
>
> On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 5:07:46 PM UTC-5, Bill Rhea wrote:
>>
>> I ordered one of these racks f
I ordered one of these racks for more weight-bearing capacity than the
Nitto cantilever mini rack I've been overloading all these years
However, in doing so I'm losing the flat, drilled mounting spot that used
to be on the Riv version of this rack.
Anybody have any suggestions for how to mo
That's one good-looking rig, Abe!
Those who disparage the Napa area for riding clearly don't know the west
(Mayacamas) side of the valley. I live out toward the west end of Browns
Valley and the Dry Creek / Mt Veeder loop is my go to ride. Partrick Rd
and Henry Rd are also big time favorites.
I guess I've been a fan of Grant's bikes and since when I sold Bridgestone
bikes as an employee of Bay Area shops Wheelsmith and the Bicycle Outfitter
back in the 80's.
I've accumulated some great stuff from Riv over the years, bikes, racks and
bags (Carradice saddle bag, then Baggins Bags, Sac
I was coming back from Sacramento on Tuesday and stopped at the new Bike,
Book and Hatchet location on Main Street for opening day. Definitely worth
a visit! Don't miss the "stick the lug to the rare earth magnet" game.
I picked up the new catalog and a few odds and ends, including the new
Sw
Thanks Seth, I'll check them out.
The slippage is in the stem clamp, with the bars slipping downwards -
check out my recent post on this if your interested.
Cheers,
-br
On May 2, 2:58 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM, Bill Rhea wrote:
> > Hi Seth,
>
&g
kie bar conversion using cable
splitters to a bullmoose configuration. I had a Nitto bullmoose-type
bar on an '82 SR mountain bike and h'bar failure never even entered my
mind, and that's a good feeling for an old fart that doesn't bounce
back from crashes like he used to.
Happy tr
Or is this just dumb??
Cheers,
-br
On May 2, 2:57 pm, Minh wrote:
> I think you need more shim, soda can?
>
> On May 2, 5:08 pm, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
>
> > Thanks for mentioning this Jeremy, but yup indeed, I've got a Nitto
> > shim in there to drop the clamp
Hi Seth,
I'm thinking of doing just that and would appreciate any guidance
you've got along those lines
I love the Albatrosses for touring but am having some binder slippage
issues for hard dirt riding
-br
On May 2, 1:12 pm, Seth Vidal wrote:
> On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 4:06 PM, johnb wrote:
ay 2, 1:18 pm, Jeremy Till wrote:
> This may be obvious enough that you neglected to mention it, but do
> you have a shim in the bar clamp, since the lugged stem is 26.0 and
> Albatrosses are 25.4?
>
> On May 2, 12:14 pm, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
>
> > I spent some time
rInTheHi...
>
> How long did it stand there before it reacted to your presence?
>
> And seriously, what was the location of these shots?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-
> >From: Bill Rhea
> >Sent: May 2, 2011 12:14 PM
> >To: RBW Owners Bunch
> >
I spent some time on favorite trails yesterday and snapped a few cell
phone cam photos of my 62cm Hunqa:
https://picasaweb.google.com/115167041841412610078/HunqapillarInTheHills5111?authkey=Gv1sRgCImI2MiGwJqxpAE#
I really like the Albatross bar set up on this bike. Being able to
lean back a bit
n's gear chart... with two
> rings, 40 and 44 look really good to me with a 15t cog. 46" - 56" -
> 73" and 50" - 60" - 80" Then there's the possibility(?) of threading a
> dingle cog on there for even more fun (44/52 x 17/21?)...
> My inner nerd is
Hi Phillip,
I just completed my QB conversion to an S3X hub, with a barcon shifter
in my Nitto Noodles. I built it on a Velocity Dyad rim, just like the
front wheel, which has a Shimano 3N80 dyno hub.
First impressions are good! It's quiet, and does not give too much
friction in the lower two g
:http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062580
>
> Good luck,
> -Allan
>
> On Dec 8, 3:30 pm, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
>
> > Has anybody out there ever converted a string of Christmas lights for
> > low voltage power, like that produced by a dynohub?
Has anybody out there ever converted a string of Christmas lights for
low voltage power, like that produced by a dynohub? How cool would
that be? The output of my Shimano DH-3N80 hub is 6 volts, 3 watts.
Suggestions?
-br
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I've got my Hunqa set up that way, with Albatross bars (no photos yet)
If you haven't descended fire roads with this set up, yer missin'
out :-) What bliss
-br
from up in the woods above La Honda, CA
On Sep 30, 9:32 am, "opa...@gmail.com" wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VR4KaDeAu
I've got a 63cm AHH, which I commute on and ride on/off road in the
local mountains. I'm a relatively fit 6'3", 210 lbs.
Some flex through the BB is inevitable (if it doesn't flex at all I'd
start to worry). Still, even when loaded with camping gear and
standing up on the climbs I've never had t
Here are some photos of a B&M light attached to my QB, which at the
time had a Mark's PlatRack (works the same on just the Mark's w/o the
PR):
http://picasaweb.google.com/Wheelsmith91/QuickbeamWithAMarkSPlatrack#
I modified a piece of rack mounting hardware I had in my toolbox to
accomplish this.
is not my idea of "worthy". Is there
> reasonable shoulder on Hwy 1, or is traffic trying to shove you out of
> the way?
>
> On Jun 23, 9:29 pm, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
>
> > LOL
>
> > I can dig it - to each their own, Campy man :-)
>
> > Cheers,
--Eric "I like to sleep in a bed" Norris
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 23, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
>
> > Thought I'd share some photos from my recent solo getaway down the CA
> > coast:
>
> >http://picasaweb.google.com/Whee
beach campgrounds
> > (including Big Sur). It was a great experience. Also the
> > availability of Amtrak for transporting you and your bicycle home
> > again is a great opportunity.
>
> > We certainly have nothing comparable in Arizona.
>
> > Jim Cloud
&
's easy to
> pull off for photos & vistas.
>
> dougP
>
> On Jun 23, 3:04 pm, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
>
> > Thought I'd share some photos from my recent solo getaway down the CA
> > coast:
>
> >http://picasaweb.google.com/Wheelsmith91/2010S
Thought I'd share some photos from my recent solo getaway down the CA
coast:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Wheelsmith91/2010SLOTrip#
I managed to get a few days freedom from the day job and family
responsibilities to ride out my driveway, ending up in SLO. Nothing
like getting some personal time l
Pretty much the daily commute load for my Nigel Smythe Li'l Loafer
(tweed). No time to write about what goes in the SaddleSack large
2 Caltrain vinyl destination tags (life extended with a hole punch and
hemp twine)
Caltrain schedule (ragged, but has the trains with 2 bike cars
highlighted)
i
Berthoud 50mm fenders
Pasela Tourguard 700x37
Cheers,
-br
On Oct 2, 4:35 pm, Doug Van Cleve wrote:
> Cool Bill :^) Those are Berthoud fenders, right? What tires and what size
> do you have on there?
>
> Thanks, Doug
>
> On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Bill Rhea wrote:
normal. I think it's on of those "don't
> overthinkit" things, but that's just me.
> G
>
> On Sep 30, 3:08 pm, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
>
>
> > I just received one of the new Platracks the other day, and have it
> > hooked up on my 64cm QB.
>
I just received one of the new Platracks the other day, and have it
hooked up on my 64cm QB.
My intention was to use it specifically for touring, but am intrigued
by the new Slicker sack. So I've checked to see what it feels like to
have my normal commute load (laptop, clothes, lunch) on the fro
Thanks very much, everybody, for your suggestions. It's good to know
there are plenty of options.
-br
On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Bill Rhea
wrote:
> I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year-
> old Kenmore when it died.
> Because of their low wat
I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year-
old Kenmore when it died.
Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're
supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much
I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK
Sorry to hear of your encounter, Aaron, and I hope it didn't spoil
your day. One would hope that all cyclists could get along, but we're
all just people, and it seems like 1% of the population walks (or
rides) around with a perpetually poopy diaper and there's nothing
anybody can do to change tha
I tour and do long day rides on a B17 saddle with MUSA shorts and
loose, cotton knit boxers (Hanes?). Saddle soreness is never an
issue. I never would have believed this possible back in my bike shop
days, when I recommended padded shorts for any kind of "serous"
riding... What a bunch of hooey!
I saw Grant's June 15 blog plugging the MUSA line. I think he
deserves to be enthusiastic about these products and to toot his own
horn a bit.
I’ve got 3 pairs of MUSA knickers, each from a different production
run. While they’re all good, the latest ones hit the ball out of the
park in every m
Is there a campground at the top of Page Mill? Are you thinking of
Black Mouintain (http://www.openspace.org/activities/
ideas_for_campers.asp)?
Another possibility could be to descend on the hike n' bike at Half
Moon Bay SP. There is also camping in Portola State Park, but it is a
mighty steep
Here I live in San Carlos and do day rides to Pacifica all the time,
but didn't even know HMB SP had a hike 'n bike
I see a S24O in my future, maybe on the tandem w/my son
Thanks!
-br
On May 21, 6:14 pm, Adele Newman wrote:
> I second the suggestion of Half Moon Bay. The hiker/biker s
Butano is a nice spot, but no showers.
Not an easy ride from the City, though. I reckon it would take the
better part of a day to get there.
-br
On May 21, 12:09 pm, Jordan wrote:
> Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have
> done the ride to China camp. I loved it!
There is also a 5 speed hub from SunRace/Sturmey, with options for a
barcon, "thumbie", or twist grip shifter
I'm not crazy about complicating the bike, but I find myself getting
older, and the idea of a bailout gear (or two) might not be a bad idea
for that last hill before home while laden
I have one of the first batch of green QB's and it gets a pretty
consistent 120 miles/week commuting on mostly flats with some short
hills. I used to ride it fixed until maybe 3 months ago, when I
flipped to the 16T freewheel and went to a 46T ring. These aren't
great photos, but here it is:
ht
I just popped for one of these hubs - haven't built it up yet, though,
so I have no insight into how well if functions. Feels lighter than I
expected (sub 500g, I think).
Any suggestions on lights? At this point I'm thinking a Lumotec IQ
Cyo and a wired tailight also
-br
On Feb 25, 9:58 a
Very handsome looking bike. Nice job! I'll bet it rides nicely.
I grew up in the family Schwinn shop from 1975-1983. I had a 21" red
LeTour in 1975. Later I had a 23" Super LeTour, then a 25" Voyageur
(I kept growing) All erstwhile bikes.
-br
On Feb 16, 8:43 pm, Benji wrote:
> Hello
Addams Family names were tapped by Ibis back in the 90's (Cousin IT
and Fester, anyway). I wonder if the Surly folks didn't get a call
about the Pugsley
If this is the end of the line for the Tolkein naming convention, then
I'm OK with the current trend (A. Homer, Sam, Betty... Omar?) Only
I'm surprised the Surly folks didn't get a call about their Pugsley
model. And who doesn't like Gomez? The Addams Family names were in
use by Ibis in the 90's. I'm thoroughly enjoying the Cousin It
tandem these days with my 9-year-old. Didn't they have Fester model
in the works? I forget.
I
I love trails, but here in San Mateo County, CA they're all pretty
upsey-downsey
My QB is all about the mostly flat commute and 90 minute, rolling (but
not extended upsey-downsey) rides on the weekend through Portola
Valley and Woodside. Especially in inclement weather. This is what
it look
I was confused about that myself, but it looks like they have updated
their website:
http://www.philwood.com/products/GeneralHubs.pdf
-br
On Jan 27, 9:49 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
> There is (or was) actually a Phil freewheel hub that is (or was)
> listed as an IRD hub, so the co
I rode fixed on a 40x15 for some time, but found a 40x14 to be better
for my commute and rides up to around 30 miles.
Over the last 4 months I've switched back to freewheel mode, with a
16T White Industries freewheel and a 46T up front and no small ring -
I just didn't find myself using it. A fe
How about one of the (still beta) SA fixed gear 3 speed hubs?
http://sunrace-sturmeyarcher.blogspot.com/
Gotta love that they're developing a 3sp barcon shifter
I have one of the first batch of green QB's (my first Riv) and it's
seen plenty of use, both commuting and on rolling terrain here
For those who have been asking, here are photos of the Rom in
question:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Wheelsmith91/RomulusResurrected#
I'm asking $725. Price includes a used 105 headset (installed) and
used Tiagra brake calipers.
Thanks,
-br
On Jan 8, 7:03 pm, Bill Rhea wrote:
>
Aha! When ordering at Riv I always have to tell them I'm "San Carlos"
Bill Rhea so as to not be confused with my (Portland?) doppleganger.
I've never met anybody else with my surname that wasn't direct family,
so it's doubly coincidental that my alter ego also r
My newly repaired and repainted 63cm Romulus frame is missing the
headbadge. Does anybody have a line on one? For that matter, is
anybody in the market for this frame and fork?
The RH rear dropout broke on this frame while JRA after about 3
years. Riv picked up the repair cost and I paid for n
I can't speak for the 650b's, but the 700c 50mm Berthoud's on my QB
clear 37c Pasela's very nicely. Rugged and good looking, to boot.
Nice hardware.
-br
On Dec 12, 3:22 pm, "Doug Van Cleve" wrote:
> Howdy folks.
>
> I want to put some nice fenders on my dad's Saluki. I was planning on the
> V
I'm 6'3", 200lbs and have broken axles twice on Campy Nuovo Record
hubs. I had a Phil Wood freewheel hub many years ago, which was
pretty much indestructible (until a thief separated me from that old
Bontrager mountain bike - sniff). I've never had any issues with
cassette hub axles.
However, t
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