[RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

2014-03-05 Thread Kip Otteson
yi wants to work out some kind of rent payment. (He'll soon have crazy bike skills!) He'll come to Portland with his Surly LHT and get to work. Two other list guys can vouch for him, Earl Grey (Gernot Huber) and Paul Y. Thanks for the time. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- Y

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

2014-03-05 Thread Kip Otteson
hristopher Chen wrote: > > My Family is from Burma. I can put him up. > > We can make Shan-style "Tofu". > > cc > > > On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Kip Otteson > > wrote: > >> Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look

[RBW] Re: Heron (from RBWWHQ) gets new life as 650b

2014-03-09 Thread Kip Otteson
My wife has that same frame. I got it in 1998 or so complete from Rivendell, if memory serves. It's shakedown was a tour of Ireland. Excellent bike and the ride is superb. She won't let me change a thing about it and as long as she's happy riding, I won't. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:23:45

[RBW] Anybody put a Large Saddlesack on top of Sackville Panniers?

2013-09-24 Thread Kip Otteson
he wife and six year old with be on a tandem and my 10 year old is on his own bike with panniers. My wife has enough on her plate just negotiating the youngster and her reluctant pedaling without bothering with luggage. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Anybody put a Large Saddlesack on top of Sackville Panniers?

2013-09-24 Thread Kip Otteson
Thanks, Tom. I was afraid of that type of inconvenience. I appreciate the post and info. Yes, I need to post photos. Now if only I can find a camera and keep it charged! The bane of my life. On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:30:49 PM UTC+7, Tom Harrop wrote: > > Hi Kip, > > I haven't tried

[RBW] Re: Anybody put a Large Saddlesack on top of Sackville Panniers?

2013-09-24 Thread Kip Otteson
ck. Once >> tightened, I've never had to tighten them on a trip, but they all easily >> come off. I don't know, but imagine the irish straps are easier than zip >> ties. >> >> Enjoy your family trips! >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody put a Large Saddlesack on top of Sackville Panniers?

2013-09-24 Thread Kip Otteson
t you could maneuver out of your way. When you're > done, just velcro the floor back in. > > It might be worth a try. :-) > > > On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 2:20:55 PM UTC-7, Kip Otteson wrote: >> >> Thanks, Tom. I was afraid of that type of inconvenience. I appre

[RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S30O

2013-09-28 Thread Kip Otteson
I'm going to be doing one of these rides with you in a couple of falls. I'll be on sabbatical in a couple of years and the plan is to ride in Colorado as much as I can before it's too snowy. I'm homesick! Thailand is great but the sky in those pics kills me! Kip Otteson

[RBW] Great hookup with fellow Riv geek in Denver

2013-07-26 Thread Kip Otteson
hat's the best time of the year to see the color changing in the aspen groves right by the house. Thanks again for being an inspiring group of folks. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand and currently Jefferson, CO (our number is 719-836-7272) email is very spotty in the sticks. -- Y

[RBW] Re: Great hookup with fellow Riv geek in Denver

2013-07-26 Thread Kip Otteson
Hey, Patrick, I don't know about being near section 3. We are just below Kenosha Pass in the valley. I think it'd work out pretty well. I have a family too and we have plenty of room. I loved your post about touring with your daughter. We tour with our family in Thailand. I'll try to post

[RBW] Re: Great hookup with fellow Riv geek in Denver

2013-07-27 Thread Kip Otteson
really push my risk > factor. I'll need to evaluate what makes sense. Thanks for getting to play > with the idea! > > Any other Coloradans interested in something? > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Friday, July 26, 2013 12:53:59 PM UTC-6, Kip Otteson wrote: >> >

[RBW] Which retro derailleur for a Bombadil?

2011-04-05 Thread Kip Otteson
anks for your insight and opinions. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] The Long Walk

2012-08-21 Thread Kip Otteson
Hey, I just wanted to get this off my chest regarding The Long Walk. The reason I'm writing this here is because Riv sells the book and I feel like this is my peer group and we share the same interests. For those of you that don't know The Long Walk is a book written by a guy that escaped a S

[RBW] Re: Family vacation by train and bike

2012-08-21 Thread Kip Otteson
Excellent post. Nothing better than "non-epic" family day rides. I think riding with the kids always creates some epic moments. Inspirational. On Monday, August 20, 2012 10:47:27 PM UTC+7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > The wife, kids and I spent the last week tooling around Seattle. We took

[RBW] sackville large mounted on the front?

2012-08-23 Thread Kip Otteson
rience with the Sackville panniers on an R14? Is that enough rack to support them? Thanks. Kip Otteson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-ow

[RBW] Coral on my head

2012-09-03 Thread Kip Otteson
I had a student comment about bike helmets and he told me that he didn't like all the helmets that looked like coral on people's heads. I don't really like them either and this summer I bought a new helmet and I'm very pleased with it. It's a Bern Watts and it is a much more substantial helme

[RBW] Re: Coral on my head

2012-09-04 Thread Kip Otteson
fe and kid have one too and they don't complain either. On Tuesday, September 4, 2012 5:22:50 AM UTC+7, Kip Otteson wrote: > > I had a student comment about bike helmets and he told me that he didn't > like all the helmets that looked like coral on people's heads. I don&#x

[RBW] Re: First Asian S24O?

2011-10-24 Thread Kip Otteson
Great trip, Gernot. Thanks for putting up the pics. Whenever I do one of these things I always think, "Why don't I do this more often?" Let's do it again soon. Got to say that the Hennessey Hammock is excellent for jungle camping. No mozzie bites at all! Kip On Oct 24, 5:43 pm, Earl Grey wro

[RBW] Re: First Asian S24O?

2011-10-24 Thread Kip Otteson
Patrick, the girl on the big dummy is my little girl, Kami! She is the best! Kip Otteson On Oct 24, 9:52 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Four Rivs, six top tubes! I like the photo of the little girl with her bike > at the tail end of the Big Dummy. > > > > > > On Mon, Oct 2

[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Jerseys

2011-01-20 Thread Kip Otteson
Are they small larges? You know what I mean? On Jan 21, 11:18 am, Clayton Scott wrote: > All are mens size large.On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 8:17 PM, Clayton Scott > wrote: > > Hi All, > > > Have 3 Portland/Oregon Cyclewear jerseys for sale. All of them in top > > shape. No holes. Tried on once. >

[RBW] Yuba cargo bike pics

2009-12-15 Thread Kip Otteson
This post is only for those who get excited by using bikes as trucks or SUVs. I love this bike. The Yuba Mundo is a wonderful machine for anyone with a grand laying around. The Riv connection are the John's Irish Straps holding stuff down. (I love those things.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/39

[RBW] Re: Yuba cargo bike pics

2009-12-16 Thread Kip Otteson
ginal and better > equipped.  I wish it was (more) compatible with Xtracycle stuff... > > Doug > > > > On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Kip Otteson wrote: > > This post is only for those who get excited by using bikes as trucks > > or SUVs.  I love this bike.  The Yuba M

[RBW] Lycra-clad naysayers

2009-12-31 Thread Kip Otteson
that took place earlier in the week. I carried most of the gear and the bike rode beautifully then, as well. This bike really undercuts expectations and I dig that. Anyone that wants to ride in Chiang Mai or stay at my house and travel from here is welcome. You won't be disappointed. Kip

[RBW] Re: Lycra-clad naysayers

2010-01-01 Thread Kip Otteson
Hey, Doug. They were shuttled to the top and the Bomba did climb like a goat compared to the suspension bikes. I had a lot of time to check out the others bikes and the pogoing action of a rear suspension bike is something to behold. I know that there are claims that they are just as efficient a

[RBW] Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)

2010-01-02 Thread Kip Otteson
hat works the more she'll ride. Thanks. Kip Otteson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: The Flying Pup Tent

2010-01-19 Thread Kip Otteson
I have one of those! It looks like a joke (to an American) but it really works. When I first used it I didn't have fenders. I found out quickly that it's a mud trap without them. With fenders it's a very functional piece of clothing. In the rainy season in Thailand I always have mine rolled up

[RBW] Warm Showers website

2010-02-01 Thread Kip Otteson
you up for the night, etc. This is a similar set-up for folks on bicycle tours. The numbers of members in distant countries is incredible. If you are planning a tour it's worth your while. Cheers. Kip Otteson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] New bars for Bombadil

2010-02-09 Thread Kip Otteson
7;t create outsiders but welcomes newcomers. The bars felt wonderful on the ride home. Shifting reminded me of my early mountain bike days, and the interrupter levers did the job. I feel like the bike was made for fat tires and drops. Kip Otteson -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: New bars for Bombadil

2010-02-12 Thread Kip Otteson
I think I've finally just admitted to myself that I like drops better. I have two stache bars in my garage testifying to this fact. With the drops the Bomba is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. I finally have some pics here of the new bar set-up. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimpanzee/

[RBW] Touring set up on Bombadil

2010-02-20 Thread Kip Otteson
Just set up the Bombadil for a road tour. I took off the Pacenti Quasi Motos and put on the Col de La Vies. I put the fenders back on and also the Pass and Stow rack with basket. The large Sackville does fit perfectly and is extremely functional. I love the Noodles with thumbies and interrupter

[RBW] Exercises for lazy people

2010-02-28 Thread Kip Otteson
x27;t know if my gray hair will disappear, as it is claimed, but I'll let you know. Kip Otteson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Kip Otteson
Sock garters. On Mar 6, 11:02 am, R Gonet wrote: > Amazing that merkins, at least in this string, are not OT.  Good work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.co

[RBW] 7 months car free

2010-03-11 Thread Kip Otteson
gear but if I wanted a label I should have called myself a "driver." I feel like a real cyclist now as I get places on my bike under my own power. No car with a roof rack. No car. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] FS Pass and Stow Rack

2010-03-17 Thread Kip Otteson
ldn't be able to ship it until this summer when I come home to Colorado in July but I will bring it home from Thailand if someone is interested. It was new last year and is a MUSA, Bay Area product all the way. It's the large size and would work on a 650/700 frame. Cheers. Kip O

[RBW] Re: FS Pass and Stow Rack

2010-03-17 Thread Kip Otteson
A little slow on the uptake todayhome sick. I'd like to cover the cost of the hi rider or come close to it. The rack was 300 bucks and I'd take 175 with the light rack. Maybe a lil' less. On Mar 17, 2:47 pm, Kip Otteson wrote: > I'm looking to trade in the Pass an

[RBW] Re: FS Pass and Stow Rack

2010-03-17 Thread Kip Otteson
Sold and thanks for the interest. Kip On Mar 17, 2:52 pm, Kip Otteson wrote: > A little slow on the uptake todayhome sick.  I'd like to cover the > cost of the hi rider or come close to it.  The rack was 300 bucks and > I'd take 175 with the light rack.  Maybe a lil'

[RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

2010-03-20 Thread Kip Otteson
We have a Bobike Maxi on our Yuba and it works very well for our nearly 3 year old. I'd recommend it. I had a bamboo basket thing on the back for a while and I thought it was a steal at 3 bucks. My wife was riding behind me and she started screaming at me to stop because my daughter was standing

[RBW] Bombadil on the road

2009-10-15 Thread Kip Otteson
Paul thumbies. I love how the bike rides on the Colorado Trail. The only complaint is that I stay out too long and my wife gives me heck for it. Cheers. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] 1st generation Rivendell Mountain Bike and Colorado 2010 summer rendevous

2009-10-16 Thread Kip Otteson
o national forest and the Colorado Trail by Kenosha Pass and am always able to put people up in July. (Currently in Thailand for the school year.) It seems like most of the folks in this group are in California. I think I'm the only guy without full suspension in Colorado sometimes. Cheer

[RBW] Re: 1st generation Rivendell Mountain Bike and Colorado 2010 summer rendevous

2009-10-17 Thread Kip Otteson
close to a Mt Bike as I will likely ever get. > > Marty > > On Oct 16, 11:24 am, Kip Otteson wrote: > > > > > Does anyone have a first generation Rivendell Mountain Bike?  I'm > > talking about the bike in the 1994 catalogue that had drop bars.  That

[RBW] Re: 1st generation Rivendell Mountain Bike and Colorado 2010 summer rendevous

2009-10-17 Thread Kip Otteson
Great, Brad. We live in Rocker 7 which is right by you. I'll definitely let you know when the time approaches. I'm going to be stateside in June but getting back to Colorado in the first part of July. I'd love to do some riding and camping. Thanks again for the response. Kip On Oct 17, 12:4

[RBW] Re: Bombadil on the road

2009-10-23 Thread Kip Otteson
20 miles each way several > times on myBombadilsince I got it. > > On Oct 15, 1:33 pm, Bruce wrote: > > > > > Would love to see some pics of your Doi Kham adventure rides. It's good to > > hear that yet another RBW design works well in both its intended and o

[RBW] Riding shorts liners

2009-10-23 Thread Kip Otteson
r the MUSAs but nothing too long. I'm just wondering if anybody has had success with the wool. I'm looking for other hot weather options. Thanks. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: Dissect this quote from Grant

2009-10-24 Thread Kip Otteson
I don't know what it is but most likely I'll have to convince my wife 1.) I need one and 2.) we have the money. On Oct 24, 10:00 am, Bill Connell wrote: > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM, Weird Harold wrote: > > > I was reading an interview with Grant on Bike Radar and saw this: > > > "There ar

[RBW] Glue for cork grips

2009-11-28 Thread Kip Otteson
I'm getting a Yuba Mundo bike and I'd like to put some cork grips on it. Is there any glue that anybody really recommends for this job? I'll put some pics up when the bike is done. Thanks. Kip Otteson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: Riv frames 2010

2009-11-28 Thread Kip Otteson
Sign me up for a Simpleone. I LOVE my Bombadil but I'm looking for something really simple to have for the town. Like always I wait to see the colors they choose. Always tasteful, but I'm still a sucker for the Saluki butterscotch color. Kip Otteson On Nov 28, 9:49 pm, Mike wro

[RBW] Re: Bombadil ride video

2010-08-29 Thread Kip Otteson
Nice video. I like the shots of looking down at the bullmoose bars and your shifting setup. I'd like to do that someday to my Bomba. Recently I put an R14 on the front and a Nitto Big Rear on the rear. It is looking more like an expedition tourer all the time. I also put on some VO stainless fen

[RBW] In praise of versatility

2010-08-31 Thread Kip Otteson
I love my Bombadil's versatility. I don't know how a do-all bike should feel but this one can ride the trails and the street seamlessly. I don't think I'll be hucking rock gardens as I did with the knobbies and no fenders, but this setup still will allow me to ride some reasonable dirt. I really

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Custom

2010-09-15 Thread Kip Otteson
Wow, that is such a nice looking bike. No way could I restrain myself. On Sep 14, 11:41 pm, Jeff wrote: > Mark at RBW just sent me these pictures of my new frame, just in from > JB's paint shop.  It's shipping to Austin today.  The frame is set up > for Paul Racers and a VO rando rack.  The colo

[RBW] Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-15 Thread Kip Otteson
d properly. BTW - I thought that if I was going to get the frame fixed I'd be looking at sending it to Bilenky Bike Works and getting S and S couplers fitted for a more travel friendly machine. Anybody out there experienced converting a frame to a travel bike? Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Th

[RBW] Thanks again for helping my student in the USA.

2015-02-17 Thread Kip Otteson
visit Chiang Mai and you have a place to stay with us. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- 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

[RBW] Student you guys helped update

2014-04-24 Thread Kip Otteson
e's a link to a video of the first race. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp6dLjKwheU&feature=youtu.be If you see a fat beardy guy on a tandem with a cute little girl that's me and my daughter. Thanks again. Kip Otteson Chiang Mai, Thailand -- You received this message because y

[RBW] Re: Student you guys helped update

2014-04-25 Thread Kip Otteson
for a while. Still hoping to see you here in OC someday. > > dougP > > On Thursday, April 24, 2014 8:51:05 PM UTC-7, Kip Otteson wrote: > >> Hey, guys. Thanks again for helping out the student Kan kyi that I wrote >> about earlier. He is enrolled in the UBI course for

[RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-07 Thread Kip Otteson
My wife requested that we do a bike tour this upcoming summer. This is a pretty rare request and when she mentioned it I jumped at the chance. I'm planning on riding the Pacific Coast route as laid out by Adventure Cycling. We are not doing the whole trip, but are going to be riding from Sou

Re: [RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
amount of info > about the route, services, etc. > > https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1mr&page_id=550960&v=AV > > Steve > Plymouth, NH > > > On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 7:57 PM Kip Otteson > wrote: > >> My wife requested that we do a bike tour this

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
The > ACA maps also have good info on services. > > We live in Orange County & could possibly help out, although we have no > travel plans that far off. Contact me directly if you want to discuss in > detail. > > Doug Peterson > > On Sunday, October 7, 2018 a

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
. > Lower traffic, less development and, well-I'm more of a mountain view guy > than an ocean view guy but that's just me... > > Good luck, Steve > > On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:57:13 PM UTC-4, Kip Otteson wrote: >> >> My wife requested that we do a bi

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
Cool, Matt! I'll check that out for sure. On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 9:00:29 AM UTC-6, Matt C. wrote: > > Kip, > > May I recommend this podcast on bike touring the Pacific Coast: > > https://castbox.fm/vb/3096376 > > Also, he has other episodes that discuss different sections he has done > th

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
Thanks, Shawn! I'll be sure to look this up. On Monday, October 8, 2018 at 1:53:12 PM UTC-6, Shawn Granton wrote: > > On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:52:54 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: >> >> A complimentary resource to the ACA maps is Bicycling the Pacific Coast >> by Vicki Spring & Tom Kirkendell (Th

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
I agree, Patrick. I think that it would be nice to mix it up and get off the beaten path. We are going to be open varying which route we take. If the traffic gets too crazy we can definitely switch it up. I know what you mean about being spoiled. I'm in Colorado too. I live off of Highway 7

Re: [RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
e would be very interested to read > reports and see photos of your family cycling vacation. > > I hope it goes well. > > On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 5:57 PM Kip Otteson > wrote: > >> My wife requested that we do a bike tour this upcoming summer. This is a >> pretty ra

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
Sounds wonderful! We did Ireland in 98 and it was the same for us. Sooo nice! On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 9:10:47 AM UTC-6, Clayton wrote: > > I did a three week tour of the Canadian Islands around Victoria island on > the west coast. I really enjoyed it. No litter, nice people, great scen

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-09 Thread Kip Otteson
We looked at almost that same route. I am a little freaked about the traffic, but I do feel that if we are spooked too often we can figure out another option. That's the trouble with kids. I want them to have adventures but I also want them to be alive! So far they are alive, but I hate to

[RBW] Any Riv folks in Loveland, CO?

2020-04-04 Thread Kip Otteson
I’m moving to Loveland and I know it’s not the right time for group rides but was wondering if there are any Owners in this area? -- 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: Any Riv folks in Loveland, CO?

2020-04-06 Thread Kip Otteson
! I don't know when this is going to be over, but I'm ready for some fun summer rides. On Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 6:53:54 PM UTC-6, Kip Otteson wrote: > > I’m moving to Loveland and I know it’s not the right time for group rides > but was wondering if there are any Owners in

Re: [RBW] Any Riv folks in Loveland, CO?

2020-04-08 Thread Kip Otteson
t; > Kip, > There are a few of us down here in Denver. I know that is not ideal, but > we’re out here. > > Best, > James Gardner Davis > Denver “The Queen City of the Plains” > > On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:53 PM Kip Otteson > wrote: > >> I’m moving to Loveland and