Re: [RBW] Re: The "One Bike" for a featherweight?

Ahahahaahah Great photo of you and with your compadres in ABQ for a Patrick, dressed in your Sun-day best no doubt ! -- 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

[RBW] Re: The "One Bike" for a featherweight?

Pick whatever frame you want . You are overthinking all of it. A bike is bike, sheesh . "Yes but ..butt butt butt" Yeah . everyone has one, so what ? On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 7:42:31 PM UTC-4, Sean Steinle wrote: > > > Sorry for the long-winded post. I think my

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders wear for cycling caps?

I wear a Halo brand skull cap (white) with it's built-in sweatband with a Patagonia Duckbill visor. The Duckbill Hats are too shallow and are mesh on top, so the Halo cap with the Duckbill visor version makes for a 2-piece hat. The Duckbill hats and visors have much wider visor than any

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Just give it up Richard , and everyone else "trying" to get their little "last jab" in because "an ending" is not the intent, a continuance of the back-and-forth "fight against" is a never ending accusing of the other by excusing oneself for throwing the "last jab". It's really

[RBW] Re: 23-tooth 74bcd chainring

I'd pass. If I really needed lower gearing I'd get a 104/64 mtb triple which can go down to 22t, though I've seen some 20t. Or, just ride on with what you got, if you come to stop, so what ? Walk a bit 'till you continue . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Ha Ha .. IS is Indivisible . -- 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

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Who here is absolutely free of sin as to cast the first stone, against ANYONE, for ANY reason-excuse ? Oh ... an "eye for a eye" so says in a book a book ! ? "Evil must be destroyed " ? That's the absolute authority claimed evil itself is authority ? Did it ever occur to

[RBW] Re: Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

> > > If I have something in the tire I can't see or feel initially, I literally take the tire in hand and "squeeze" the rubber between my fingers revealing every crevice and break in the rubber surface. Look closely, and whatever "it" is, there it be ! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Protests are not about "making things right, whole, complete, perfect" , they're about keeping things divided, separated and incomplete. Double-mindedness. 2 sides of the same coin arguing with each other, threatening each other with annihilation though incapable of following through(since

Re: [RBW] Re: stopping and rim brakes

I'd venture to guess those pads would be made by SwissStop . I mean hey ... there are not that many pad manufacturers ! On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:44:57 PM UTC-4, Grant @ Rivendell wrote: > > On Tuesday we'll have some really good brake pads. > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

That's Star Trek episode " Landru " ! On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 5:52:03 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > > > It's like the Star Trek episode of "Landu" . Everyone follows the > whims of the computer voice and are enslaved by nobody. >

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

What the "gimme disc" perspective is blind to is that if even one regular(not tandem) bike is given discs, then it will "how come I can't get discs on every bike ? "X brand does why aren't you like X brand ? Why not ? ... oh okay ... but why not ? ... .. I get it . but why not ?"

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

My parallel TT 60cm. Bomba has 47cm. chainstays, as published. At the time, they were the longest, and as I mentioned earlier, was the "new" 80's inspired MTB. So this one will be Pneu Too(Two) ! A Pneu Bomba would be alright , as long as it's no shorter f-c or in stack/reach . My

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

Does anyone here use the canitlever brakes from Rodriguez Bicycle Company ? >- *Lots more power!* >In a traditional cantilever design the brake loses power as the saddle >(or yoke) raises upwards because the angle of the straddle changes. So, > the >more you apply the

[RBW] Re: and a triple crank?

Sorry, but the question/statement is very vague. What specifically are you asking ? -- 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] Re: 26er vs 29er

Dance with the one you brought with you to the dance. Oh sure others may look a little a little more polished, dance a little swifter the list goes on . but there's no dancin' like the dance with the one in your forever presence . -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

> > Riding some rollers is very useful, as the riding is unforgiving for > choppy cadences and over steering and imbalance not just laterally but > fore/aft. Every little nuance of balance and riding in co-operation with > rider, bike and road are in-tune, rather than trying to

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

On Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 7:54:35 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > So, I've been pondering something lately... > > > As I've mentioned a number of times in various discussions here, I'm > completely enamored with my SimpleOne. It's the best bike I've ever ridden. > But I lack the legs of

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

yton wrote: > > Garth, I'm still in the 'trying out the Clean Lube phase". I degreased my > chain with citrus degreaser, but not by soaking it. I brushed it on with a > stiff brush while on the bike, and let it sit for a couple of minutes. That > left most of the factor

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

Safety and well being ... like Health ... isn't "made" , it just IS what IS is.. it's as natural as natural can be. It cannot even be expressed in any words . How do you express "Infinity" in words ?Hah ! It doesn't matter of course the end is the same as the beginning, the

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

Clayton, do you apply the WL Clean Ride over a factory lubed , wiped down, chain ?(ridden a few miles or not) Cleaning the chain prior I always have to reapply often at first as the first applications simply do get INSIDE the chain and it squeaks quickly at first. If I didn't have to clean

[RBW] Re: Another chain question

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 7:13:07 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > I have been using the Conex 908 chains on all my bikes for many years and > like both the way they shift and that their quick link works so much better > than shimano & Sram links.  Now I see that the RBW site describes the

Re: [RBW] Hot waxing chains?

Yeah ! Lube and GO ! All I can say about "dirt" and "cleanliness" is well ... just because someone sez something is true, never makes it so. Truth Itself is True and not anything else could ever be so Trut. I realized the whole concept given by man of "clean" is based on the

[RBW] Re: ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

Actually, the ratcheting itself doesn't really do anything it's still held in place by pressure from the washer. Loosen a racheting shifter and what happens ? It moves just like any other friction shifter, because it is. The clicks sound neat and all and give the impression that they

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

Search google for*hot wax chains cycling . * Scroll Pick and choose a link . Asking if it's worth it or not , you will get yes it's worth it and no it's not. No surprise . A lube is a lube is a lube . those that claim "mine is best" are simply defending their choice only.

[RBW] Re: FS: Complete Betty Foy - $1900

When in doubt , always look at the ETRTO , (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization). Apparently, according to this http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html , scroll down to the Fractional sizes and you'll see that 584 has referred to French , 26-1/2(650B). As ISO standard

[RBW] Re: FS: Complete Betty Foy - $1900

FWIW, from the original geo chart it says the 58 Betty ran 650 wheels . Always measured center BB to top of seat lug. It came is 47(26"), 52(650), 58(650), and 62(700). On Friday, June 1, 2018 at 5:37:38 PM UTC-4, Ken Hekman wrote: > > OK. I re-examined the tires and they are 26 x 1 1/2. So

[RBW] Re: New geometry charts available

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst on short chainstays

> Here is a person who extended the chainstays 25cm. of a donor mtb into a > long tail cargo bike . Pretty cool ! http://www.steves-workshop.co.uk/vehicles/cargobike/cargobikeindex.htm Of course ... many cargo bikes have very long chainstays . The only on-road differences I suppose

[RBW] Re: Jobst on short chainstays

> Sure ! When I had a custom sport/touring frame made in '99, that's 1999 > for all the why2k kiddies I requested along with 62cm tt as long of > stays as I could get which was 18"(close enough to call it a 46cm). The > tubeset was from Reynolds 531ST. He made them shorter when I

[RBW] Re: Model redundancy: Why not offer only canti/V brakes on all models? Why not offer a 650b on every model?

> > I have no idea whatsoever on the running a business as such ... or what > inspires a person and in what ways . Who am I to say ... "you should or > should not do this or that or the other" ? Based on what assumptions and > presumptions but of myself ? As far as I'm concerned I'd be

[RBW] Re: Generations of Clems

My darling Clementine . my darling Clementine . forever Clementine be forever Clementine  She be exactly as She be forever Clementime . Let her be ... let her not . regardless ever she be . forever Clementine  -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Generations of Clems

Well gee, riding a step through bike with curvy swoop to it . and then being concerned over the "name" written on it . ahahahahahahaahah ! How silly indeed . If someone is going to mock someone for "riding a girls bike" as the stereo-type goes . it would be based on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

can be benefits to more traditionally sized riders as well. Here's more > info on the subject from an > iBOB who offers, or used to offer? shortening services: > http://bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/index.html > > > On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 8:39:44 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote:

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

While I don't drink n drive with coffee , I do like to make it outside at home with single burner propane stove and a Bialetti Moka pot. Nice darky dark French Roasted coffee ground with a Lido grinder by Orphan Espresso. Not for portable use as it weighs something like 2-1/4 pounds, yes

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

Man oh man .. Food is indeed FOOD ! Eat , Drink and be Merry ! You don't have to follow anyone opinion of how to eat, it's the most natural thing in the world. No one can tell you how cuz you already know and it cannot be put into words, bought and sold and hoarded as "knowledge".

[RBW] Re: Coffee Making Question

Hmm a thermos sounds good ! Making it on the spot outdoors sounds good ! Good and good how about that ! It's all good all the time ! C O F F E E m grrreat ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Tire Pressure Question

The minimum is the low 30's for me with 35mm tires. I don't check them every day, maybe once a week or so or whenever whenever happens. When I re-inflate I'll go about 40-43 rear and 35-38 front, then don't check again(visual and feel yes, gauge no) until I do ! The tires are Performance

[RBW] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

Weigle's, at least the can I bought long ago, is very different from Boeshield. Weigle's dries very very sticky/tacky, so much so that on my Bomba with a bead blasted seatpost became difficult to remove or even move around. I had to use some thin lube that had mineral spirits in it to sort of

[RBW] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8:38:57 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > Hey, RustBOBS: > > > Others will likely chime in here to the contrary, but when I worked for > Richard Schwinn at Waterford, he told me he had NEVER seen a steel frame rust > from the inside out.  > > > Lots of data points

[RBW] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

More ice cream ! Yes ! !  Ice cream ..., the "new" frame/life saver  "man cannot live on bread alone there must be ice cream and lots of it !" On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 7:02:55 AM UTC-4, Kainalu V. wrote: > "Open it up " > And fill it with framesaver! > I want those tubes

[RBW] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

Sheeesh yes they are frame savered. no they are not. Yes they are, no they're not. Yes ... No . Oh Yes they are . oh no they are not ! Ahahahahahah! It's like watching a pinball machine  Well What's in the Box ? Open it up  -- You received this message because

[RBW] New geometry charts available

It seems reach/stack is absent . that to me is very useful for comparisons sake with other models. I'd very much appreciate it returning  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Billie Bar initial review

> > Well crimey if they go back that far and they recommend a 2 cm longer > stem than an Alba, which already required a longer stem heck that > put's me back in the 80's mtb dayze . "hey ... you got any 150mm stems > cuz my frame doesn't have enough reach ?"Ahahahaha !

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Well Patrick . . . .I guess we could call that "*literal *nonsense !" Ahaahahahaahahah ! ! ! On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 4:59:26 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Oh dear! > > (Just pulling your chain ...) > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Pedal Retention Questions

Fwiw Ron, When a company states they'll take your measurements and make a shoe for you, they usually are saying they'll make you a shoe size based on* their concept of a "shoe" and sole shape* much like a custom framebuilder won't make literally ANY frame design that doesn't agree with

[RBW] Re: Pedal Retention Questions

I know you related in passed about ot being able to wear Sofstar shoes, but I'll offer this as an example of a wonderful fot shaped shoe. I bought these sight unseen and while my fot does not fill out the whole outer toe area as of now, this does not affect walking in them. My 14 measures

[RBW] Re: Pedal Retention Questions

As with all of the so-called cycling shoes, they all seem to have the same ol same ol pointy toe shape which does not resemble a foot in the least. Funny thing is, there is no reason for squishing the toes together other than to conform to a made-up "standard" of shoe design that has no sense

[RBW] Has RBW ever made bibs?

Bibs, as in cycling bibs, the form fitting kind with chamois ? They are awesome, I wore them for years, but Riv has never made any let alone cycling shorts of the same fit and fabric. They may have sold rain bib coveralls I cannot re-call, but not any for dry weather. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: ird power ratchet shifters keep loosening

On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6:54:07 AM UTC-5, Jon BALER wrote: > Anybody else have a problem with ird power ratchet shifters frequently > loosening up?  My rear shifter needs to be tightened every about 1-2 times a > week (my commute is ~100 miles/week).   It's easy enough to tighten while >

[RBW] Re: Wednesday Musings: Are We A Swap Meet?

My thoughts are . I appreciate this group very much . As for "moderation" in general ... "enjoy a few drinks of good cheer in spirited moderation, but don't take advantage of the bartender by gettin' drunk on it and expecting the bartender or anyone else to clean up your mess. "

Re: [RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

Rich, Yes, I considered an early version of the Sam but neither the 60 or bit-too-big 64 had the front-center length that the 60 Bomba has. I pedal midfoot and even with 152mm cranks my toes just barely clear fenders on the Bomba with 45mm tires. When I initially went midfoot I had 185mm

[RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

FWIW, This prolly doesn't fit the "look" you seem to prefer, but for a rock solid no-sway saddle bag the Revelate Pika to work very well. This is Revelate's "small" version, the Viscacha is even larger capacity. I had the original Banana bag years ago and ended up selling it because of the

[RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

Mine would be the Bombadil ! Hip hip hoooray for the Bomba ! ! It's my all-arounder . It's also the still the only production Riv that fits me "just right" , and not that stack and reach are included in the geo chart I can see why. I really like parallel and diagonal TT's

[RBW] Re: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Best of Times

Well. there's no "time" like the present . you know The Present ! The Gift.For-Ever-Present  The Gift that keeps giving and giving and giving . never ending and never beginning  The Happiest Trail of All . the one be-fore "getting there" the one

[RBW] Re: Question off topic mostly

I've considered their bikes before, but once I realized just how long/high of a "stem" I'd need to get a similar position to my 60cm Bombadil , I cannot imagine how it feel very solid and stable compared to a regular frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: 26.0 vs 31.8

If anything is going away, it's Analog's idea of long stems going away.  I would ask myself if I was really buying the right(yes pun) stem for the bike and me, or I was buying a someone else's "theory" about what I "should" be riding. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: What size frame pump fits 60 Bomba?

Eric, I measure 57.9 from inside tube to tube, past the peg itself. On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:13:11 PM UTC-4, ericf3 wrote: > > Greetings > > Bomba is in BC and measurements are missing (sigh l did write down the > size between TTs - somewheres...). I can pick up a Masterblaster Road 5964

[RBW] Re: Pedal Retention Questions

Fwiw I ride with Vice with sandals, Crocs Scutes slides to be exact. I also wear SoftStar Primal shoes these days, but they are bit too thin for midfoot long term comfort. Just as walking feels goofy with Crocs, too thin of shoes midfoot is a litte too thin for me. The Crocs, regardless of

[RBW] Re: Canti Sam Hillborne: No Cable Hangers

On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 8:06:10 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > > Or is there a solution I'm missing? > > > Jock Dewey / Athens, GA > Inline cable barrel adjusters . You can place them wherever you wish inline. I have the Jagwire brand. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Workstand clamping

As with Patrick Moore, the seatpost thing "sounds" great until it doesn't in a host of circumstances. I have mostly always attached clamps on TT's, whether it be a Park shop or consumer stand, or what I have now is also the Feedback stand in which over tightening isn't gonna happen. The frames

[RBW] Re: How to free up an RBW bottle nozzle that is stuck???

I am not picturing the bottle so I cannot say other than throw the top in the dishwasher if you have one. Otherwise, bottles that have the squeeze valve like Camelback Podium and the SBI Purist are very nice. They never leak and all you do is open your mouth and squeeze, no mouth contact

[RBW] Re: Canti Sam Hillborne: No Cable Hangers

I recall when Riv sold v-brakes in the past and they passed on and disappeared until recently with the Clem and mega long chainstays and 60mm tires. I wanted to try them way back when but the cable pull issue killed it for me. I ride with reverse levers and no one makes them for v's.

[RBW] Re: Is the Surly Bridge Club a Disc-braked Hunqapillar?

Look at the bright side . it came with paint ! ... and it was sprayed on and not in can for the buyer to apply !! ahahahahaahahahahaa An ism is an ism is an ism mini-malism . that's a long a . On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7:53:55 AM UTC-4, Christopher Cote wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Is the Surly Bridge Club a Disc-braked Hunqapillar?

The differences are like night and day for sure similiar in that they are both "a bike". If you want a ride "like" a Riv in any way , that ain't it. A custom builder can build one "like", but the original is the original. I'm not saying buy it or not, I am saying the Surly is a Surly and

[RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Put like groups of like tools/gadgets in a small bag/cloth/container of any sorts so there is no chance of anything falling out. Think "modules" so to speak, containment withing a container. Use the imagination ! On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 3:44:53 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Looks

[RBW] Re: FS Surly LHT

My point exactly Joe . it's comical at best and insulting at worst . It's like asking someone to call you and refusing to give your number "go find it yourself" indeed ! On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 2:34:15 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I'd be (slightly) less annoyed if

[RBW] Re: FS Surly LHT

Stating the obvious this isn't craigs sale list , it's the RBW member list ;) Sale posts here are all by mutual trust it's a 2 way street. Posters and posts made with the sole intent on selling well I can see how they can rub the wrong way. -- You received

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

On Friday, April 27, 2018 at 3:24:19 PM UTC-4, Jeremy Till wrote: > This might be a stretch, but hey, what's the fun in following a guru if you > can't spend hours parsing his words and interpreting them?  I think there > might be a hint towards an upcoming trail-oriented Riv (or update to an >

[RBW] Re: Elongating a chain question.

Yeah , you only need to buy another chain once, then for each new chain take a few links from it. So 6-8 links of say 114 would give enough links for a lot of chains ! On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 3:16:11 PM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > I have one of those big cassettes and a long cage derailler

[RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

I agree about if the frame had disc brakes it would contradict what was stated about already existing auto/moto tech. I looked around and it seems there exists already 44mm rim brake plus tire rims, called Snowcats/Snow Cats . 44mm wide. They've been around since '93 !

[RBW] Re: Truss-frame Atlantis!

> If you're gonna do curvy tubes and all something like this looks very > sweet ! Ye' ol" ever new again . A Schwinn ... The impression of the one long continuous curving tub from rear dropout to head tube really "flows" . I'm not saying to make it just like this, rather to look at

[RBW] Re: Truss-frame Atlantis!

Not anything is new under the Sun . don't cha k-now ☺ The Sun in all It's wondrous play of Light .. be All that be Being Being by day and Being by night. Being here and Being there and Being All every-where. Being now and Being then . Being All and ever been. Being this and

[RBW] Has anyone used trekking / butterfly bars on a Rivendell?

Of all the butterfly I have seen, and there are many, the Nitto seems the only one that I would try as it is the only ergonmically designed one for all hand positions. All the others have the open ends straight across 90 degrees and 0 degrees flat, which is not natural at all. Hold a straight

[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?

Take whatever bike you love riding the most what you really want to ride. -- 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] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Well . . . It's not like the Sun will stop shining in all It's magnificence regardless of anyone's choices :) On Friday, April 20, 2018 at 1:10:51 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > Vince sent me a picture of the 59 with the second top tube. It arcs > (curved) from the seat tube to the down

[RBW] Re: Children, check your tread

Well gee(a gentle ribbing) ... now you have a tire to make ALL the boots you could ever need if you can "spare" ALL that extra room and ALL that extra weight from one ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

Tom, The standard measurement these days by more and more frame makers is called the reach, along with the stack. Riv has recently added these to their geometry chart and can reveal how deceptive TT alone can be, let alone any 1 certain measurement by itself. All of the numbers are meant as

[RBW] Re: Put her on a Rivendell!

Well gee ... who am I to criticize the finger flicking of anyone . -- 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] From the Blug: Tall Roadeo

Center to top of the lug is how they are measured PM. When we grew up frames were always c-c. Many frame builders who have been around awhile still measure c-c though. I always thought c-t odd though since all the other tubes are measured c-c. It would great to try a tall Riv road frame to

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

acing. > > On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 1:14:24 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: >> >> It depends on your ring choice also ! >> >> did you see their pdf file ? >> >> https://www.compasscycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/skf_bb_chart.pdf >> >>

[RBW] Re: BB Spindle Length for Sam/RH Crank

It depends on your ring choice also ! did you see their pdf file ? https://www.compasscycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/skf_bb_chart.pdf On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 3:55:21 PM UTC-4, Michael Doleman wrote: > > Just got the notice that my new SH is on the way! WooHOO! > > I plan to use

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Well sure . when I speak about eating what you like, I do so out of having lived on so many "trains of thinking" about what to eat and why and not, and what food supposedly causes what effect and effects what cause. Finding lasting peace-contentment with none of them there comes the point

[RBW] Re: [article] The long and winding road

I am not just speaking to your post Ash, but it reminds me of the general presumption of superiority/inferiority that sometimes seems to be when speaking of riding in general, regardless of who. Well, "riding" does not give a hoot what is worn by the rider. So claiming that a certain style

[RBW] Re: Happy Birthday to me, from Rivendell

Well Gee J Happy Birthday ! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

The blame game is like the cold war implied guaranteed mutual destruction. But that is not the point of the game, the point of the game is the game, who plays and how matters not. Just play the part. The blamer and the blamed are the same one two-faced and double minded. One minute

[RBW] Re: S coupled Rivendell?

Lum and everyone else, read this thread as it will answer most questions about the efficacy of the S system . In particular the replies from "TandemGeek" . https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/79765-s-s-couplers.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Rusted lugged frame still in heavy use pics.

And this one shows how to fit it . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxvaclp0wtE -- 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] Re: Rusted lugged frame still in heavy use pics.

Here is the Campy official vid that shows it going together Lum . https://youtu.be/1FMMJoF9fEg?t=51s -- 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] Rusted lugged frame still in heavy use pics.

That's good question Lum ! I found a video for it that explain it. After seeing all the steps , all I can say is I am sure am glad to stick with square tapered cranks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGLDaCTy3EQ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Unsafe helmets

Feeding the wild animals is all fun until the wild animal turns to the feeder ... "you're next". -- 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] Re: How avoid sore throats from riding in cold weather?

Well gee, I'm no doctor and you'll thank me that I'm not ! A couple tings I used to take when such things were taken : 1. Ecinacea tincture, the alcohol free version. Open wide and drop a few drops at the back of your mouth @ the throat opening, swallow and feel the warmth and it's naturally

[RBW] Re: This shifter's gonna rule!!!

Oh nice ! Now we're talking having the shift mount directly *on top *of the bar . just like the be-loved Sun Tour . Well Done Grant ! On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 11:55:43 AM UTC-5, Kainalu V. wrote: > > From Grant's Blahg, this new shifter mount will allow the shifter to > rotate 360

[RBW] Re: Chroming a Rivendell?

I've had frames in the past that had chrome plated dropouts and right chainstay and it not only looks great but also practical as there is no paint to chip ever I believe the first I had was a used Fuji bike in the 70's I bought as a teen. It was my first 10 speed, back when that's what we

[RBW] Re: Who's the person on here that makes front rando bags (and others)?

David Banzer also . http://treetop.bigcartel.com/category/front-bags On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1:06:53 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I forgot. > How much are the rando bags? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Compass Knickers questions

Forgive me for "budding" in, but DP is referring to the actual waist measurement. Just for some FYI , in the garment industry the designers call it the "garment waist" or some may just say "actual". With the garment laid flat, measured about 1" below the very top of the waist fabric. Many

[RBW] Hubbuhubbuh wheels search, a horribly disorganized WTB post.

I agree with Bill . 40 is perfectly fine given a competent build by a dedicated wheel professional. My 2 cents: Don't cheap out on wheels in any way, including how they are built, which is just as important as the components. Do it proper the first time. Wheel builds are just as important as

Re: [RBW] Re: It’s all about the power: Handlebar height/body position

I do love me some old time cycling too ! How cool would that be to be able to watch all those years of races with the kind of coverage we have today. As form goes, that's another one of those "either you have it" . .. or you don't. That's his natural body form/flexibility. I know the

[RBW] Re: I'm the best at bad photos - Frank Jones Jr

That's a fine photo of a fine bike Igor !!! The off-angle works for me reminds of the classic campy Batman TV series I grew up watching! They were king of the off-angle angles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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