Re: [RBW] Re: Asking for your opinion on locking up a Riv

Always parked the bicycle in my classroom. Often there were six or seven student bicycles as well. Curtis El Cajon CA On Tue, Sep 24, 2024, 6:03 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I'm curious how many Rivendell riders/listers simply park their bikes in > their offices? > > I was lucky in always having

Re: [RBW] Re: Knicker Quest

Hi, I ride primarily in the Arotech "knickers". In fact I did the Oregon Outback with them last year. Have had two pairs for several years with little to no wear. I appreciate the zippered pockets. It seems the sizes run a bit large. Knickers in quotes because I am vertically challenged at 5 f

Re: [RBW] Re: Horses and Donkeys

Here you go. On Mon, Jul 22, 2024, 6:50 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > Is a burro prettier? Better teeth, perhaps? Donkey teeth is an insult, > probably. I can be a burro. > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Leah > > You've got more of a burro vibe, in

[RBW] Not that we need a reason.

I found this interesting. Please enjoy your day. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/20/1251561467/biking-knee-pain-longevity-arthritis Peace, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillbornes Go Live Tomorrow

Hi, Sell the Homer and get a green Sam. If you are even considering selling the Homer, then that is the way to go. Avoid future disappointment and regret by getting the green Sam. One person's opion. Peace, Curtis On Wed, May 15, 2024, 10:49 AM Donzaemon wrote: > I’m contemplating pulling

Re: [RBW] Snake-in-a-bike

Great save! On Sat, May 11, 2024, 1:41 PM Matthew Williams < matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com> wrote: > On a ride a while back, I stopped for lunch under an oak tree and heard > rustling in the leaves at the edge of the path. This poor little guy was > caught in a nylon erosion net. He hissed angr

[RBW] Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

Hello, Looking for some Cliffhanger wisdom. It seems that I am having a good amount of trouble mounting Schwalbe Marathons on my Cliffhangers. So much so that I worry about a tire change in the field, such as the Oregon Outback, and been stranded. I am now carrying a large screwdriver to get th

Re: [RBW] New Frame Day

Happy new frame day. So much fun planning and anticipating the bicycle. Enjoy, Curtis On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 7:23 PM Linda G wrote: > I just unpacked my 50 cm Sergio green Platypus. Gorgeous frame. I love the > color and am already planning my overall color scheme. So far: Honey Brooks > B67-S,

Re: [RBW] Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

Great news. On Mon, Nov 6, 2023, 2:07 PM Adrianna T wrote: > Hi all, > > Just thought to share the good news. A few months ago, my Riv was stolen > from my garage in San Francisco. I got it back this week. > > The gist of the story was that a bike person in my community came across > this bike,

Re: [RBW] Re: A College Clem

If this is a question of bicycle happiness level (BHL)for a first year college student we may be spending more energy on this than we should. Difficult to judge the BHL for an 18 y.o. when we are looking at this through our rose or not so rose colored glasses. Who is to say the student on the 100

Re: [RBW] A College Clem

Our children both had their bicycles stolen. One child had two bicycles taken. They were hurt even though the bicycles were "beater" bicycles as they liked the cheap bicycles. Save the Clem for when the child is at home and so he will come home to ride the Clem. The child will be expanding their

Re: [RBW] Custom frame bag for Gus

Great looking bag and smart! On Wed, Feb 22, 2023, 7:15 AM Brian Turner wrote: > Photos here: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jr243dfSx6YUyDiL7 > > Ever since taking ownership of my Gus last Fall, I had designs on having a > custom frame bag made for the space behind the seat tube on the frame. I >

Re: [RBW] Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

Hello Kim, I have navigated away from using hemp twine. Take a look at the Maine Thread site (https://mainethread.com/). Maine Thread offers a variety of threads, cords and twine in a spectrum of colors, diameters and materials. They even have a raspberry for those folks that have a raspberry col

Re: [RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

Philip just may have something there. https://local.safeway.com/safeway/ca.html Curtis "Who occasionally shops at Safeway" On Tue, Dec 20, 2022, 2:01 PM Philip Williamson wrote: > If you have a Safeway, you're in Northern California. > If you've got a Vons, you're in SoCal. > > Philip > Sonoma

Re: [RBW] Re: Your cyclist vs. motorist war/horror stories

Please be very cautious when choosing to engage with drivers. Only they know what lurks in their minds at that moment. Curtis Yielding to a 3000 pound mass of steel is a wise decision. On Sun, Oct 9, 2022, 2:59 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > I moved this year and there's a 55mph 4-lane highway I use

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

Toshi it sounds like you are describing a Type 2 activity. https://goeast.ems.com/three-types-of-fun/ Peace Curtis On Thu, Jun 2, 2022, 8:47 AM Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > Hi Leah, > > Congrats on your Clem ride (I would have been lying on the asphalt going > over 180 bpm!). Do you think it was m

Re: [RBW] Bike route Pt Reyes area?

Hopping on the Cross Marin Bicycle trail at Samuel P Taylor State Park is fun. You can ride a few miles along the stream and read about some of the history of the area. Enjoy, Curtis On Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 11:40 AM wrote: > Short notice but I am looking to take the family riding in the Point R

Re: [RBW] Adventure Novels

The Endurance by Alfred Lansing. Curtis El Cajon, CA On Sun, Oct 24, 2021, 8:57 PM 'steve bishop' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hi > > Steve (UK) here. > > Touching the Void by Joe Simpson (non-fiction) > > The film is gripping, true to the story and very rea

Re: [RBW] Stolen 50cm Betty Foy

Wonderful! On Wed, Oct 6, 2021, 12:31 PM esoterica etc wrote: > > Hooray, that's fantastic news! So glad to hear you were reunited with your > Riv! Best news I've read all day. Cheers, > > ~Mark > Raleigh, NC > > > On Oct 6, 2021, at 15:25, Amy DeVaudreuil > wrote: > > Just wanted to report th

Re: [RBW] Stolen 50cm Betty Foy

This is painful to hear. Will keep a eye out for you in the East County. Take care, Curtis El Cajon On Sat, Oct 2, 2021, 10:10 AM Amy DeVaudreuil wrote: > My beautiful Betty Foy bicycle was stolen from my garage last night. I am > filing a police report and monitoring local (San Diego) craigs

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

The following is fun with words starting with the letter p. Nothing is implied, hinted or intended here. Might just be phenomenal Platypus plant plan that payed off. Curtis On Sat, Apr 3, 2021, 5:10 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > "I had no idea there were so many parched throats among the multitu

Re: [RBW] Re: A Raspberry Racing Platypus and a QuickGrilver Clem Vs.A Roadie on Killer Hill

Could be called a paddle. On Mon, Mar 15, 2021, 8:32 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > You guys are funnier than I am. > > Baby Bear needs a racing Platypus, don’t you think? That green one might > do the trick - we need a catchy name. We’ll wait at the bottom of Killer > Hill for roadies to appear and

Re: [RBW] Wool bandanas?

Hi, This one may tick a few of your boxes. I have no experience with this item. https://www.woolsleepingbag.com/product/merino-bandana/ Enjoy, Curtis On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 11:29 AM Eric Marth wrote: > Anyone out there know of a maker or vendor of wool bandanas? I'm talking > about 20x20" squa

Re: [RBW] Frame has been FOUND!

Good you had a positive outcome. Time to build up that bicycle! On Wed, Jan 27, 2021, 10:13 AM Jan O. wrote: > The frame has been located. It had been moved, without knowledge, to a > different storage location. It was a genuine mistake and all is good now. > > Jan > > -- > You received this me

[RBW] Enjoy

Hello All, I hope that you and yours will find happiness and fulfillment in your daily life. Peace, Curtis -- 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] Ride suggestions for San Diego area

Hello Mike, Welcome to San Diego. The Laguna Mountains east of us offer some nice dirt roads and trails. A bit closer is Mission Trails Park which has some roads/trails that might be more geared for mountain bikes. Check out both places online. Ride well, Curtis El Cajon On Thu, Dec 10, 2020,

Re: [RBW] 2020 miles in 2020

Congratulations. This has got to be in the top three of best posts here in this forum. Keep growing and keep pedaling! Curtis On Sun, Oct 11, 2020, 1:01 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set an >

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Welcome and thst is a beautiful bicycle. Are those 650B tires? (Just kidding.) Curtid On Tue, May 19, 2020, 5:12 PM Irving wrote: > dang, longtime RBW reader, first time poster in this thread. wanted to > change things up on my chunkypillar, so i took off the fenders and front > (pass and stow

Re: [RBW] Mercian Vincitore

Cool bicycle. Color and head tube are amazing. Enjoy, Curtis On Fri, May 1, 2020, 3:47 PM ANDREW ALLEN ERMAN wrote: > Hi you all. I thought I would share some pictures of a favorite bike of > mine. I bought the bike many years ago because I loved the way it looked. > Please note the tall he

Re: [RBW] PSA: 68 AHH on Seattle CL

My kind of pbh! Curtis El Cajon "Who enjoys his 69 cm Bantam" On Thu, Apr 30, 2020, 4:24 PM John Rinker wrote: > What kind of a PBH would one have to have in order to fit a 67-69cm AHH? > That looks like a big bike! > > Cheers. > > On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 2:31:06 PM UTC-7, Jimmy Warren w

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping bikes

James, Needed to add good friends. But not always. A solo overnight is good for the sole. Curtis On Mon, Apr 20, 2020, 9:01 AM James / Analog Cycles wrote: > Should have added: Low gears for exploring, wide tires for taking the > road less traveled, fenders if it's gross out, good tool kit,

Re: [RBW] WTB: 66 or 68cm Quickbeam frame set

Hello Birdman, Please tell Bob hello from #16. Curtis El Cajon, CA On Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:46 PM Birdman wrote: > Thanks Kurt and Julian, I’m meeting with Bob on Friday. > Best, > Isaac > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Re: 30 Days of Biking!

Partick, Thank you for the photo. You brightened our day. Peace, Curtis On Mon, Apr 6, 2020, 4:47 PM 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks, that made my night. > > On Monday, April 6, 2020 at 2:54:06 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Giving up pos

Re: [RBW] Learning to Ride

Doug, Here in East San Diego I observed the same behavior on my take out only brewery ride. Few cars a definite plus. Also families playing in their front yards with balsa wood airplanes, paddle ball and the like. Also noticed a good number of people sitting on their front porch. Received many

Re: Re: [RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

Glad you are feeling better and your family is fine. Curtis El Cajon, CA On Fri, Mar 20, 2020, 6:25 AM lambbo wrote: > I just tested positive for Coronavirus! > > Good news is I'm healthy (after flu-like symptoms that were no fun) and my > baby daughter and wife (who is a CNM, NP and works at M

Re: [RBW] My Clem Smith JR. Build revealed!

Tim, That is a sweet ride. Enjoy, Curtis On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 4:25 PM Tim Bantham wrote: > Hey Bunch, I am excited to share my Clem Smith build with you all. This is > my third Rivendell which will complement my Sam Hillborne and a Joe > Appaloosa. My Sam is my go-to for all kinds of riding

Re: [RBW] Of Bikes and Bread

Will, Wonderful bread creation. Good to see some cast iron on your stove top! Curtis "Who thinks this thread is almost perfect: bicycles and bread. Just add banjos and the universe will align" On Wed, Jan 22, 2020, 6:45 PM William deRosset wrote: > On Monday, January 20, 2020 at 4:48:29 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle Position Question

The best words of 2020: Holy Grail, baby..if you aren't thinking about how the saddle feels, it works! •Joe Bearnard Thanks Joe, Curtis On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 4:40 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Yes, I would agree with Patrick the Deacon. I discovered my way-up tilt by > accident after

Re: [RBW] 2020 Goals

Great post. Nothing out of the ordinary here. Keep up the 2500 mi/year average which is earned via commuting and the pure enjoyment of riding a bicycle. To Erl in Kensington, MD. The Bantam is an excellent choice for a custom bicycle. I have not ridden another bicycle since getting my 68 cm Ba

Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem

Clemtastic! On Sat, Nov 30, 2019, 7:30 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you! Lights are battery-operated string lights. Rechargeable. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: A Lesson: When buying a vehicle that will transport a Clem, measure twice and buy once.

Here is my bike and car story. After two weeks of cycling around Washington state I rode Amtrak home. Arriving in San Diego at just after midnight with my wife kindly picking me up at the station. To my surprise I do not see our pick up truck. She drove the Subaru Outback. Not a big deal except

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: non-bike hobbies

Toshi, Surely you are not discounting banjo music. Toss in a fiddle and a good time will be had. Grin. I started well into my fifties. Really enjoying the first instrument I am learning. Enjoy, Curtis On Mon, Oct 7, 2019, 2:58 PM Toshi Takeuchi wrote: > Music hasn't been mentioned (much

Re: [RBW] OT: non-bike hobbies

Spoon carving, growing food in your backyard, learning to play music and reading books. Some of these activities can be done very inexpensively. Enjoy, Curtis"who is learning the banjo while carving spoons and growing food" On Sun, Oct 6, 2019, 8:19 PM dstein wrote: > I feel like this has com

Re: [RBW] Recommendations on cycling to Rivendell and around San Francisco and the Bay Area

The Headlands are great to explore. Here are some lodging options. https://www.hiusa.org/hostels/california/point-reyes/point-reyes and https://www.hiusa.org/hostels/california/sausalito/marin-headlands-hostel Have stayed at the marin headlands hostel on the bicycle and explored the city. Enjoy

Re: [RBW] FS: Two used Jack Brown green 700c x 33.33 tires

Rayn, The tires have been shipped. Thanks On Mon, Jul 15, 2019, 7:01 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Curtis, > Here is the shipping address otherwise: > > Ryan Hankinson > 833 Mills Ave. > Muskegon, MI 49445 > > I remember you, Hugh, and Doug f

Re: [RBW] FS: Two used Jack Brown green 700c x 33.33 tires

The Jack Brown tires have been sold. On Mon, Jul 15, 2019, 9:09 PM Curtis McKenzie wrote: > Ryan, > > Should be able to drop them in the mail tomorrow. Yes, that get > together was fun. > > Curtis > On Mon, Jul 15, 2019, 7:01 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Ow

Re: [RBW] FS: Two used Jack Brown green 700c x 33.33 tires

Ryan, Should be able to drop them in the mail tomorrow. Yes, that get together was fun. Curtis On Mon, Jul 15, 2019, 7:01 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Curtis, > Here is the shipping address otherwise: > > Ryan Hankinson > 833 Mills Ave. >

Re: [RBW] FS: Two used Jack Brown green 700c x 33.33 tires

Hello Mr. Hankerson, You are the first to respond. Not sure how the DM works. I have yet to receive anything in my in box. Will wait and see. Thanks, Curtis " who met you at the 20th get together in China camp" On Mon, Jul 15, 2019, 6:20 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Appreciation of this group

Doug: Will try to keep you posted. Arrived in Victoria in the middle of Canada day. We navigated out of the city to Longview Regional park for the night. We currently have no Canadian dollars due to the holiday. However, credit cards seem to be universal. Tomorrow we visit the Butchgardens an

Re: [RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

The names of these establishments are great! Makes me want to attend. Curtis. "from the left coast" On Tue, Feb 12, 2019, 4:46 PM Todd Ripley and I are really excited to propose a full weekend of rides > and opportunistic for socialization. > Here are our thoughts > > Fri May 3rd afternoon ramb

Re: [RBW] Biking trip in CA?

How about the Ojai Bike path out of Ventura. Ventura is a nice sea side town worth a visit even for any reason. http://venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/OjaiBikePath/AreaHome.html https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60769-d2559646-Reviews-Ventura_to_Ojai_Paved_Bike_Path-Ventura_Califo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Marathon Supreme(pair) 700x40C(42 x 622)

Hello Davis, Still have the tires? If so i will take them. PayPal? Thanks Curtid On Mon, Nov 19, 2018, 8:04 AM David Wadstrup Price reduction... any takers at $50(for the pair) plus $14 shipping? > > Thanks. > > > On Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 6:16:14 PM UTC-5, David Wadstrup wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

Lum Gim Fong, Yes. Those are the gloves. Need size XXL. If you know of a source.. Thanks, Curtis On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 9:22 PM Lum Gim Fong wrote: > These? > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/thinny-riding-gloves-fake-leather-grey > > -- > You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Wee Winter’s Ride

Patrick, Thank you for sharing. Your last photo sums everything up nicely: Sheer delight. Curtis On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 2:20 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > This one’s for you, Curtis! Grin. > > In which we drop below zero˚F but delight

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

The thinny pad less gloves. Have been looking elsewhere to mo avail. On Mon, Nov 12, 2018, 9:09 AM sameness The light grey nylon saddle cover. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter wool baselayer rec needed

Dear Patrick, I can say with the upmost conviction that the world is a better place thanks to you sharing your wonderful pictures. May peace surround you, Curtis On Sun, Nov 11, 2018, 11:37 AM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: > Oh dear, Curtis! T

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter wool baselayer rec needed

Dear Patrick, The world would be a better place if you could share picture of your ride in the snow. Thank you, Curtis "in San Diego hoping we do not catch fire" On Sun, Nov 11, 2018, 10:52 AM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: > I use a wool fishn

Re: [RBW] Re: No more cheap bikes from China

Doug, I like bikes as well. Be sure to ride today. On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 2:30 PM Doug H. wrote: > I like bikes... > > -- > 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,

[RBW]

Hello Group, I found this refreshingly interesting. https://www.bicycling.com/culture/amp22824169/the-riders-who-dont-fit-in-are-the-ones-we-need-most/ Curtis "who feels like he fits in here" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Bill, Mountains alarm me more than the black bears in California. Grizzlies also alarm me. How lucky for them to see a lion. I have seen a few in our local Laguna mountains. Will let you know of any ovet nights that we are planning here in Southern California. Enjoy, Curtis On Sat, Aug 25,

Re: [RBW] GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Great photos. You are very lucky to see the mountain lion and the grizzly. We ate lunch at the picnic table near the log "gateway" in one of your pictures. Going south from Whitefish at a future time sounds great. My buddy is doing just that next month. Enjoy, Curtis of El Cajon On May 11, 2

Re: [RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

Third on the DaBrim. Function ovet apparence most times. Also bring along a Tilly for in camp use. Curtis"who like the Sun but avoids it" On Mon, Aug 20, 2018, 8:41 PM Andrew Letton wrote: > I'll second the "like" for DaBrim. I even sometimes have used it in the > rain to keep the rain off my

Re: [RBW] What happens when you ask people to draw a bike

Ash, Thank you for sharing this. I definitely saw my bicycle in the drawings. Curtis On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 4:28 PM Ash wrote: > Someone collected many bike sketches from random people and rendered a > realistic looking image based on those. I found them enjoyable to look at > :) > > http://ww

Re: [RBW] Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Thanks for posting. A very enjoyable read. Curtis On Mon, Jul 30, 2018, 8:18 AM Steven Sweedler wrote: > Brad, very enjoyable report, thank you, Steve > > On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 5:05 PM Brad Arnold wrote: > >> Hello All. I hope you find this ride report useful, especially if you are >> looki

Re: [RBW] Re: GDMBR with Adventure Cycling

Safe travels. Have fun. Curtis On Mon, Jul 9, 2018, 6:53 PM Tom Norton wrote: > I noticed that the spec's for the bike show a Suntour VGT RD. I did not > think it would work with a 9 speed. > Can someone educate me as I would like to to use one on one of my bikes. > Thanks! > > -- > You receive

Re: [RBW] Re: When Life Gives...

Sweet! Or is that sour? On Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 8:31 PM dougP wrote: > Are you sure that bike is up to carrying that load? :-) > > doug > > On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:34:35 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "R

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

Got mine in San Diego a few days ago. Curtis On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 6:12 AM, Daniel MacPherson wrote: > Got mine yesterday. I’m in FloridaMaybe the east coast get priority.😉 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

Re: [RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

33 On Thu, Mar 22, 2018, 6:50 PM Dave wrote: > 88 > > -- > 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. >

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

Hello Everyone, Just a quick note about the "self-driving" cars. Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics" 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Syndrome

Dear Scott, With utmost respect you left out banjos and chisels. We all have our weaknesses. Grin. Best, Curtis On Jan 16, 2018 9:02 PM, "Scott McLain" wrote: > Bikes are no different from fly rods, guitars, golf clubs, or potato > chips. It’s hard to stop at just one! > > Just go with the

Re: [RBW] Hubbubhubbuh tandem report

Wonderful. That is fast! Curtus On Oct 2, 2017 6:28 AM, "M G" wrote: > Hey, though not much of a poster here (at least not since 2010 or so), > here is a photo of our new RIv tandem. > The Riv is super great. > We have had many tandems over the years, this one is one of the great > ones. > Rea

Re: [RBW] WTB: MUSA mitts

In my limited experience thumbs are preferred. Grin. Curtis On Nov 25, 2016 10:45 AM, "Joe Broach" wrote: > Trying to scare up a pair. With thumbs preferred. Thanks! > > Best, > joe > pdx or > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Good news, bad news: Rejoining the peloton

Joyful at your return. Peace, Curtis. On Nov 12, 2016 10:03 AM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > Time riding solo is always a gift, and it helps reveal the gifts of riding > in a group with greater clarity, as well as where I need to be more > disciplined in not participating. So I’ll be experimenting

Re: [RBW] Mudflap quandry

I live in two worlds. Fancy Sackville mud flap up front and one made from found material in the back. While riding I found a stray conical reflector seen on traffic safety cones. From this you can make a reflector/flap that seems to work well. For full disclosure I did get the fancy flap for only

Re: [RBW] My custom is finished!

Sweet ride. Enjoy! Curtis On Sep 4, 2016 6:28 PM, "Tim Butterfield" wrote: > It looks great, René, really nice.. > > Tim > > On Sun, Sep 4, 2016 at 6:12 PM, René Sterental > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> After patiently waiting for a month for the paint to cure/harden, I >> finally completed the b

[RBW] Building bicycles in the US

Interesting reading. http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/making-bicycles-in-detroit-is-an-uphill-ride Ride well, Curtis -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rivendell readers and catalogs

Leah, Would it be possible to pass these along after you are finished with them? I would be interested in reading them as well. Curtis On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Leah, can you email your address please? To joeremi62 at gmail dot com. > It's gonna take me a few days

Re: [RBW] New Rivendell

Hi Tim, Welcome. To own a 2TT bicycle is a joy some will never experience. I like the look. The second tube provides a spot for the pump to be out of the way. Rejoice in you good fortune. Ride well, Curtis "who has two 2TT bicycles" McKenzie On Thursday, July 7, 2016, Tim Bantham wrote: > H

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Hi, On the road to Samuel P Taylor from Fairfax. Parked at Fairfax Cyclery. Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow. Curtis and Jeff On Thursday, June 23, 2016, Surlyprof wrote: > I was going to try to make it for the Saturday ride and hang out for > dinner. Sounds like it is more of a

[RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

vid Stein >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Yes, correct…coming up Saturday ;) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jun 11, 2016, at 3:45 PM, Hugh Smitham >>>>>>>>

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

vid Stein >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Yes, correct…coming up Saturday ;) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jun 11, 2016, at 3:45 PM, Hugh Smitham >>>>>>>>

Re: [RBW] How hot is your town?

Only 104 degrees Fahrenheit in El Cajon. Curtis On Sunday, June 19, 2016, cyclotourist wrote: > An hour later, and now 106.5F... > > On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Ron Mc > wrote: > >> Afternoons are "down" to 60% humidty (95 degrees) >> >> >>

Re: [RBW] Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

Hugh, With The upmost respect. You are young. Humbly, Curtis On Friday, June 17, 2016, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Bob, > > I tried both the Moustache & Albastache and liked neither. I felt > stretched out and the brake lever position wasn't ideal for me. That said > you may experience them differe

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Hugh, Sign me up for this one. Thank you for planning this. Curtis On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hi Sean, > > Sorry for the delay in responding. > > Since I haven't gotten really zip for feedback regarding my latest route > update I'm going to presume that the route is a go

Re: [RBW] Spring in CA

Wonderful! Curtis On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, kielsun wrote: > Really cool! Beautiful pictures. > > I have a 17-month old and am planning to head out for a couple of weekends > this summer. What's the front seat you used? Any other tips? Feel free to > PM. Don't want to hijack. Thanks! > > -- > Y

[RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

Gum and Nuts, We are thinking of the same thing. Leave out of Portland and spend 6 to 7 days exploring the GP. Would be good to hear about your travels Curtis On Wednesday, May 11, 2016, Gum N Nuts wrote: > The bicycle quarterly people are hosting their annual thing out of Carson > this year,

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

David, I have a buddy that wants to attend. Room for one more? Is name is Jeff. Where should he send the check? Thanks Curtis On Thursday, May 12, 2016, cyclotourist wrote: > I bet you could put on a pretty good ride along the Hudson!!! Even get > some cross-continental pollination! > > On T

Re: [RBW] Re: Gifford Pinchot NF

Mike, Thanks for the ideas. Will be in Portland at the end of June and looking to spend several days riding in Gifford NF. Curtis On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 10:29 AM, Leaf Slayer wrote: > Look for Babyshoe Pass. I can't remember what road it's on but there's a > long stretch of that on both side

[RBW] Gifford Pinchot NF

Hi, Looking into riding for several days in the Gifford Pinchot NF. Any advice? What maps do you use? Thanks, Curtis -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando bag w/ VO 1" Decaleur $185

Excellent. On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian Campbell wrote: > SOLD! > > On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 1:36:14 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: >> >> I hope so! >> >> On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:06:30 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: >>> >>> This will not last long. >>> >>> On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian

Re: [RBW] FS: Acorn Tall Rando bag w/ VO 1" Decaleur $185

This will not last long. On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Brian Campbell wrote: > I tried this on my wife's bike and my bike and we realized we are not > "front load people". Has about 6 or 7 rides on it. Never in the rain and > all of the leather bits have been treated with Obenauf's, Comes with the V

Re: [RBW] More, or less lights/reflectivity better?

Plus one on the ankle reflector. Riv is currently out of stock. Curtis On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 11:07 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > In my opinion, I think Scott has gotten to the heart of the matter, even > though I'm not sure he knows it. Scott said: > > "Day / Night visibility is an issue for eve

Re: [RBW] My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

Mark, How wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Curtis On Monday, May 2, 2016, WETH wrote: > Mark, > That is one of my favorite publications-great writing and gorgeous > photographs. Your contribution fit right in. > Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Now that winter is over where I > live, I

[RBW] Bill Walton and bicycling

This article about bicycling and Bill Walton may provide a few moments of entertainment for some. http://www.wsj.com/articles/bill-walton-is-all-about-the-bike-1461191925 Peace, Curtis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

Re: [RBW] Re: Very clever video

Time to reset this thread to the enjoyment of bicycles. Curtis On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 7:11 AM, Scott Henry wrote: > Ron, > We are certainly the minority here. > I liked the video, thought it was funny.Some work went into it and > the clip editing was well done.Look up "the Farting Prea

Re: [RBW] Re: For the love of top tubes

April fools? What? I just sent in my order for the five top tube bike. On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 8:32 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > april fools! > > > On Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:20:35 AM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: >> >> Hello Group, >> >> I do love my 68 cm double top tube Bantam (http://www.bantambicycle

[RBW] For the love of top tubes

Hello Group, I do love my 68 cm double top tube Bantam (http://www.bantambicycles.com/) However, this seems a little over the top. http://www.bikerumor.com/2016/04/01/first-look-brooklyn-bicycle-co-releases-fulton-worlds-first-quintuple-top-tube-frame/#more-125859 Enjoy, Curtis -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] Stolen rivs in seattle

Excellent! On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, Michael Ullmer wrote: > Update! Thanks to Aarons Bicycle Repair in White center and Bike Index I > got my hillborne back. Someone brought it in to sell it and they held in > to it until I got there. I'll post more later about the recovery, still no > Int

Re: [RBW] Re: Need Your Advice on Husband's Crazy Clem Idea

I feel that if doing something to your bicycle results in you riding more then that something is okay. Curtis "who just put a sticker on a fender" McKenzie On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 6:57 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > that looks pretty cool, that cupholder is clutch too. echoing everyone > else: i would

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Wonderful. On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 2:08 PM, sameness wrote: > No kidding. Homeboy looks like he works the swing shift at BB&H. > > "Have a question about twine waxing or bandana softening? Ask Sean." > > Nice work, Hugh! > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA > > On Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:28

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