[RBW] Re: Project - Trail Bike

2014-02-03 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Lesli, I have a small older Spec Rockhopper on the Redding, Ca. CL right now. It is my son's bike, and of note, he is going to an early year Bontrager Race. At any rate the RH is a very nice bike. My kid really enjoyed it! Regards, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Summer Gloves in XXXL

2014-02-05 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I was gifted a pair of these in XXXL. (so 3 X's). They will never fit my peculiarly small hands, so.how about $17 delivered to CONUS? All the best, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Summer Gloves in XXXL

2014-02-05 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Gloves are sold. Thanks! -- 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] Re: How many mountain bikes do you own?

2014-02-20 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, First, I am happy to see that suspension gets the appreciation here that it deserves. For me it allows a bunch of good things, like really fun downhilling, and the ability to do 50+ mile MTB rides and still walk right. And I have two, one full suspension and one full rigid. Both are 26r

Re: [RBW] Re: Beauty Shots of the Custom are up!

2014-03-26 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, Great bike. Great effort. How about we call that a prototype. My favorite all-in-one-bike is my 85 stumpy sport. This is my second. The first I bought new and it lasted about 23 years. Long chain stays, relaxed angles, and carefully crafted cockpits make for great workhorse bikes. If

[RBW] Re: RBW Tea Drinkers must Try - maybe not OT

2013-12-10 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
My wife's favorite. Smoked with pine needles I think I remember. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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

[RBW] Bridgestone motorcycle

2013-12-19 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I was perusing the local CL yesterday and came upon this http://redding.craigslist.org/mcy/4248714400.html Who knew? Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] BikeRumor mentions an S24O

2013-12-20 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, Check out http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/12/20/bikerumor-pic-of-the-day-ride-sleep-ride/ Do we know these folks? And seeing as how I grew up on Mt Diablo, I can say that the photo looks alot like Diablo. Cheers, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Very clever video

2016-04-17 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I liken this to throwing water balloons into a crowd. In all likelihood nothing bad will happen. But it's possible...so do you throw the water balloon? For me the video elicited a moderate PTSD experience. Fear, angst, and something akin to real pain with each shot. So I went and poure

Re: [RBW] Re: good blug post on rim and disk brakes

2016-05-14 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Eric, That just is not true. I would be happy to engage, but I think it would shorten the conversation, for all, if you agree to at least that bit. Regards, Chris redding, Ca. On Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 5:20:54 PM UTC-7, Eric Daume wrote: > > Have you ridden with discs? Because they do work be

[RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

2014-11-20 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, Someone said "That Appaloosa bike is pretty much the ugliest thing ever." Well, I actually thought it was kinda pretty. But looks aside a long wheelbase do-it-all is actually an excellent choice for a lot of people. I ride one from back in the day and they are super versatle. Iffin I h

[RBW] Re: Speed Wobble on Big Rivs?

2014-11-24 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, Bigger folks who only get a wobble at speed and going straight might consider that there is some wear in the HS at that orientation. All the best, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe f

[RBW] Re: WTB: Mark's Bar

2014-11-29 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
> > Hey Mike, I have a 42 that was OE on my Romulus. PM me if you are interested. Thanks, Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-05 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
On Friday, December 5, 2014 1:26:05 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: I only have one more piece of hard learned advice ... get the right tool. That is a very loose edit. Cost wise tools hurt at the outset. Around here they hurt worse than the first several repair bills from the local shop.

[RBW] Re: Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-08 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
On Friday, December 5, 2014 6:25:21 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote: Fear , any and every fear, has no basis in Truth. No self existent power to stand on it own. Hence, it is no-thing , nothing. You already know everything you'll ever know :) This IS Absolute Truth ! Hey All, I don't want to suggest

Re: [RBW] Wow, I mean, just wow

2015-01-09 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I bought an 84 Stumpy Sport new back then. I rode it for over twenty years before I killed it. I then bought a rough 84 Stumpy Sport off the local CL for $50 and ride it daily. I won't argue about the ride except to say that I have always really liked it. I can say for certain that they

Re: [RBW] Wow, I mean, just wow

2015-01-10 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
t; Hi Chris, > Can you tell if my friend’s Stumpjumper is a Sport? > Just wondered is I picked it up I could set up like some on road/off road > Atlantics I see? > Thanks > David > Kenmore, New York > > > > On Jan 9, 2015, at 3:30 PM, Chris in Redding, Ca. > wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Wow, I mean, just wow

2015-01-10 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, > Oooops, i now see the pics. The angles look right, along with the long >> stays. Some of the parts are right, but some aren't quite the same as came >> on my 84s. And I don't remember the sport coming in that blue. I think the >> build kit says yours is an 86 Stumpjumper (non-sport)

Re: [RBW] Re: V-brakes/levers set

2015-01-24 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Peter, I have been very impressed with the Avid SD7s, both levers and arms. And they can be had for almost as low as $60 for a bikes worth. But they are a dark gunmetal grey color, sort of. Regards, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I think the critic of 'Just Ride' misses the point of 'Just Ride'. The error is hers. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: Custom Riv on the Blug

2015-03-06 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, It is beautiful. So beautiful that I would feel funny riding it. I have never had such a machine, but I have had several that were close enough that I am familiar with the feeling. Hard to be inconspicous on that bike. But I wouldn't mind riding alongside. That would be fun for me. I

[RBW] Re: Spousal Conversion stories: they love biking after riding a Riv

2015-03-09 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Well no Riv here either. But lots of Riv-like stuff has become a huge influence in my wife's cycling life. If we had more money I would build a custom mixte from Riv. It's not always about utility though. Sometimes it's about softening up the ride while actually carrying useful stuff - like lun

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet conundrum

2014-04-05 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
> Hey All, > I sold my Rom (frameset). It just wasn't the bike for me. I decided it was over tubed. It was close, but not close enough. Everything is a compromise. My 81 Miyata 610 converted to 700c (with 35mm Kendas) and standard reach brakes rides like a dreamright up until you push it h

[RBW] Re: Best chain lube - ever

2014-04-15 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, Been using bar oil for my chains and other stuff for over 20 years. It works just fine and is cheap. I say give it a try. Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: Best chain lube - ever

2014-04-15 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey Patrick, My home gets over 60 inches of rain a year. Some places I ride (Brandy Creek watershed at Whiskeytown) get well over 100 inches per year. The driest parts get well into the 30s, with the town getting about 45. But the Summers are long, hot, and dry. I use a plastic bath and rub type

Re: [RBW] Re: Best chain lube - ever

2014-04-15 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Those familiar with Phil's Tenacious Oil will find Bar Oil remarkably similar. Chris -- 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+unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

2014-04-18 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
> > My first non-paper route job was at nine years old organizing the returned > bottles at Cole's Market in Pleasanton, Ca. Fifteen dollars a week for > about 5 hours of work per. I did it on my way home from school each day. I > was rich. I bought cool bikes. These things start early, for som

[RBW] Old PSA from B-Stone about prices for bikes

2014-05-06 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, This was new to me, so maybe new to some of you all too. Regards, Chris Redding, Ca. http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/05/06/a-25-year-old-psa-on-the-price-of-bikes-from-bridgestone/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Light Weight essential for next S24O, Randonee, or bike camping

2014-05-07 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, In all seriousness (huh?), I read somewhere recently that there is something called 'dehydrated ale'. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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: Riv Owner Qualifications

2014-06-23 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I say it's plenty good enough to ride something 'Riv inspired'. Smiles, Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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] Re: Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

2014-06-25 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, My 84 Stumpy Sport is my Atlantis. It's my second one. The first I bought new and took 25 years to kill it, and the second I bought off the local CL for $50. And it's orange, like the early Rams, sort of... that last part doesn't not matter one iota, but I have a soft spot for an orang

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

2014-07-03 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
> > Howdy, > Knickers. Even if you have to buy something custom/tailored. My wife makes ours from thrift store wool slacks, but they are so good that I would pay to have that done for me. My favorite set for the 25-45 (for us in Redding, Ca. that's about as cold as it gets) degrees F days star

[RBW] Re: Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

2014-07-23 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
> > Hey All, > Anyone know anything about the build specs of the Mr. Gray's Hunq? I'm curious in general, but specifically about the bars. Thanks, Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

2014-07-23 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
The bend just doesn't look like Bullmoose to me. Maybe I'm wrong. Chris On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 4:01:26 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > They are bullmoose bars. > > ~mike > > On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 7:52:36 AM UTC-7, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: >&

[RBW] Quick Swapping of Wald Basket on Front Rack

2014-09-08 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey all, I use old leather toe straps. Works great. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

2015-03-22 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Some where out there is a company that makes a sombrero like thing that goes under a helmet. I know folks with them and they like them. Sorry I can't remember the name but maybe someone here will. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] B-Stone on CL

2015-03-30 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, Not mine. No relation. And in Riv HQ's backyard. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4956548516.html Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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: B-Stone on CL

2015-03-30 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hah. I have seen these before with "Bridgestone" written all over them. I assumed they were B-stones. If someone has at the ready the best place to learn what I apparently don't know, please send it my way. So is this guy taking a trip to Riv HQ for nothing? Feeling sheepish in beautiful Reddi

[RBW] Re: B-Stone on CL

2015-03-30 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Thanks Bill. Funny how stuff works. I know a place that has all the cotters you would want. He is a frame maker/shop owner from way back. I go there sometimes for what I need. I don't ride those bikes but I fix them. I know another place that has a store of the leather washers for Silca track p

[RBW] Re: Advice sought from list

2015-04-01 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
You lucky dog! I am sure she is only looking for a threesome. I consider this a healthy development. Go with it and keep us posted. Pics or it didn't happen. Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Tough Eggs

2015-04-13 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I wrap them in that plastic bubble wrap stuff then put them on top of whetever else is there. Use the enginering of the egg cartoon too so orientate them as they would be shipped to the store. Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: Mark's Legolas on the Blug - Repainted

2015-05-01 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I am concerned the crank might break when Mark's gets all kugnarlee. I believe they were the subject of a recall and Mark has not expalined the discrepancy. I certainly hope he has the proper stamps. Chris Redding, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Single Speed Conversion Help

2015-05-25 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey Matt, Maybe a best option is making it a five speed with some cheap bars and a cheap thumby. Yank the extra CRs and the FD. This allows the use of a chainguard too - which can be nice in some cases. I have built a bunch of bikes like this for my extended family members who were heading off t

[RBW] Re: Advice and suggestions for custom dirt/pavement allrounder?

2015-06-11 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, In Re Soulcraft, all I can say is that the results for me have been tremendous. I can't say better than the alternatives because once you have made a choice you no longer get to choose..so each choice precludes the other choices and the outcomes associated with those choices. If GP

[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

2015-07-18 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Bill, What the others have said, plus.I have bought and sold a fair amount of stuff both here and as a BOB. When I sold a Riv frameset I had the money (four digits worth) in hand before I shipped. On the other stuff I just ship and wait for payment. I have had zero problems. YMMV. Chris Re

[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

2015-07-18 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00:08 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: > > So, > I'm somewhat new, and I've probably bought enough stuff off the list to > build a couple bikes. I've also hooked up a friend with a complete > bike/large purchase. 99% of the transactions were smooth. Had one bad one, > from

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-07-29 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Howdy, 81 Miyata 610 setup w/flat bars , 700cx42, 3x8 hybrid like gearing 84 Stump sport with cruiser bars and big knobbies 94 Ritchey P21 setup with cruiser bars 94 Bontrager Race MTB setup as a go fast 1x7 indexed with big knobbies 2002 Soulcraft Royale go fast 2003 Maverick 4 inch MTB 2003 Trek

[RBW] Re: Weekend s24o report - Waist deep booze! Gourmet food in many courses! Slightly Hungover!

2015-08-10 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 1:32:19 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > We camped in the back yard. > Hey All, When I was a kid I had the great good fortune to grow up in a house at the very end of a long road that backed up to at least a million acres. I would walk out into that stuff for no

[RBW] Re: Next Bomba Tire

2015-08-30 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey Tony, How about this one http://www.jensonusa.com/Bicycle-Tires/WTB-Bee-Line-Race-275-Tire Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Kogswell P vs. Rambouillet

2017-02-28 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, I owned a second gen Model P and also a Romulus. I found the Romulus to be over tubed. There must also be some differences in the tubeset because the Rom felt mushy when pushed hard compared to the Model P and other similar steel road frames I have owned. The Model P was a kick in the p

Re: [RBW] Gofast f/f: 6.0 lb even!

2018-02-12 Thread Chris in Redding, Ca.
Hey All, That is impressive. With no emphasis on weight I ordered a road bike frameset from Soulcraft. With the supplied full carbon fork it weighs less than the six pound mark. But with the also supplied Soulcraft unicrown road fork it is over six pounds. Chiming in from Redding, Ca. Chris -