[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: > > I used Berthoud saddles from when first available before switching to > Brooks Cambium last Fall. > > The design of the saddle is different from the B-17. Not only thicker, > but as others note somewhat more narrow. The top is flatter as well. >

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

I used Berthoud saddles from when first available before switching to Brooks Cambium last Fall. The design of the saddle is different from the B-17. Not only thicker, but as others note somewhat more narrow. The top is flatter as well. For me the best Berthoud set up was horizontal to the g

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest in Fenders!

> I doubt if a single person here is planning to buy this thing, but if you have a road bike with no clearance for fenders, it could work as a skunk stripe mitigator. > It's obvioously not going to keep the bike clean, etc. Agreed. Although even then there are better established options out

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

Turned out great. I really like the Mixte style mid-tubes. -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: Single-Chainring Drivetrains

Most gears I have are 1x5. Could not be happier. -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

r the coffee nut. If you are one of us, highly recommended. On Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:46:41 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Matthew, > > Would you mind sharing a report of your experience with the Lido 2 so far? > My wife is thinking it makes sense as our home grinder, in large

Re: [RBW] Grant on tires

Patrick and Z - Agreed. If you want flat protection and good ride, Stan's is definitely worth considering. On Sunday, March 16, 2014 11:09:10 PM UTC-5, Z wrote: > > Peter, > > If you're looking for better flat protection w/Hetres, try squirting an > ounce or two of Stan's sealant into your tub

Re: [RBW] New Bombadil build

How was the front hub modified? I presume drillium conversion? They look like the set I bought from Peter a few years back. Peter takes '60s era Gran Compes which were designed only with the larger holes and drills the smaller holes then polishes so they come out similar to Record hubs. On

[RBW] Re: Grant on tires

I switched from Schwalbe Supremes to Grand Bois. The ride difference is immediately and profoundly obvious. > > I fully understand that some people ride in conditions where flat protection is more important than other considerations. With Schwalbe that protection comes with a big loss of rid

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

> Other than pannier clearance, what exactly are the benefits of the longer chainstays? I restored and toured twice on this Trek 728: http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc484-joelmatthews0508.html The long chain stays paired with the right wheelset and tires of course foster a very smooth and st

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

Not to beat a dead horse, but there are several solutions which allow you to mount the light the right way up. Wouldn't you want to light positioned further forward anyway? Ge Sometimes rack and bag choice get in the way. Did not take too many rides on my commuter with the Edelux mounted per m

[RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

Rob Perks from Ocean Air Cycles has a creative set up which you can see here. First time I saw this. Very clever re-use of old components. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 8:32:36 PM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote: > > Rob Perks from Ocean Air Cycles has

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

An additional point about wheel and tire changes - the variety and quality of 700c tires has never been better. It is fairly simple to duplicate the suggestions above with one wheel set and multiple tires. For instance, rather than having separate 700, 650B and 26 wheel sets for fast, daily a

Re: [RBW] Poll: What are your single speed gears?

Speaking of White - avoid or at least be careful with the easy off pedal crank arms. I got a set for my light touring bike, thinking it would make it easier to board Amtrak and the local heavy rail commuter trains. Last fall on a trip to the Spoon River Valley area of Central Illinois I mana

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

echanical disc brake soon, that will hopefully > have better performance. Polished silver finish, too! > > On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 2:17:54 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: >> >> >> > My skepticism is coming from the perspective of owning an Atlantis >> type bik

[RBW] Re: Poll: What are your single speed gears?

Be interested in hearing what you wind up using and how it works. Here in flat Chicago my daily rider is 46x17 with 700x32. Starting with a full load of groceries can be a pain at times, but once it is going I'm fine. On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 2:10:04 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I hav

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

gt; On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 12:58:00 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: >> >> There is no way a frame can be designed to work well with multiple >> wheel diameters. A bike designed with a specific wheel size range in mind >> will work best with that wheel size range and des

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

XO-1 > the ability to take a 26x1slick to a 26x2 knobby and was helpful in > the reemergence of the 650b wheel to stick in all those 27" and 700c > frames. > > Yes, the bikes will ride different. No, it doesn't mean they will ride > badly. > Scott > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

> Run 700 narrow, 29'er wide, 650b, 26 by-anything. All on the same frame and all without having to adjust anything Possible in theory but certainly not something a bike company such as Riv would want to do. Wheel diameter tire width has a significant impact on a bike's ride quality and h

[RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

The article makes good points, though possibly off topic for this forum. The United States is far more tolerant of vehicular mishaps than most first world nations. This tolerance is especially bewildering when manifest in densely populated urban areas including New York, Boston, and SF. On T

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Orphan Espresso Lido 2 arrived last night. Box and all packaging are definitely mainly recycled content. Plus one before opening. On assembly can definitely say this is not a touring manual grinder. Unless of course you are one of those hard core complete loaded trailer tourers. Lido2 ass

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

> Looks like a new version of the Hunq to me. Much longer chain stays though. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:26:23 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: > > Looks like a new version of the Hunq to me. > > jim m > wc ca > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

It does adjust, but not to the fine degree of the electrics and presumably the Lido. Also, no gauge. I like gauges. On Thursday, March 6, 2014 9:40:11 AM UTC-6, Daniel M wrote: > > The Hario I mentioned earlier costs $25 on Amazon at the moment. Ceramic > burr grinder, easily and quickly adjus

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

A good electric grinder will easily cost several hundred dollars. Commercial grinders go neat $1k if not over. I much prefer a manual as personally I would rather not use electricity if there is a feasible alternative. The problem with many of the less expensive manual grinders is they either

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

You asked for advice, I offered it. FYI the Lido is on back order. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Pretty well accepted that ceramic or steel burr grinder is the best for quality coffee grind. On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 11:07:46 AM UTC-6, velomann wrote: > > I can't be the only one laughing over the irony of all these unracers > debating the speed and weight of coffee grinders. Surely someon

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

I've had the Porlex JP-30 for several years now, no problem. Not sure how much difference there is from the mini. Only issue I have with the Porlex is you cannot vary the grind. As long as fine espresso grind works you are in luck. Depending on the beans the fiine grind can make using the Ae

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

> Don't understand the blue bottle craze. Their coffee beans are ok, the main problem is they are so populer that everytime I go to buy some beans at the Ferry building in SF (or at any number of local farmers markets) the line > is crazy long. When I am in SF I stay in Hayes Valley. BB has a

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

> Dazbog French Roast Organic Deca Did some contract work for a client with Dazbog. Never got a chance to drink their coffee but did get a cool resuable Soviet design mug. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 1:48:07 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > What’s your favorite coffee? Regular and/or decaf. >

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

> Costa Rican bean from Blue Bottle at work Blue Bottle is the best I've ever had, and that includes coffee when I was in Italy and Brasil. But I live in Chicago. Intelligentsia is a an old standby. Frequently very good. Never bad. New Chicago roaster Dark Matter is really making a stat

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Jim - Seriously recommend you check out the Orphan Espresso video I linked above. The OE dude does not look all that muscular. He grinds out a fair amount of beans pretty quick. Some good coffee coming out of Mexico lately. Their season is too short! On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 2:27:20 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

I have my pre-order on the Orphan Espresso Lido. Check out the video. If execution is there (and OE is an excellent, Riv like company) this will be as good a manual grinder as you can hope to have: http://www.oehandgrinders.com/ On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 11:54:25 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wro

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

Over time I have moved to simplicity. Fewer gears - my road bike is a true ten speed, my commuter / light tourer is a 1x5, and will have a single speed for heavy touring off road. Less pizazz/paint - road bike has simple cinelli lugs one color, commuter is raw stainless fillet braze, single s

Re: [RBW] 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

Heck, I have speeds on the commuter/light tourer and am building and adventure tourer (on the probably ill-conceived notion I will actually have time to use it) around the Jeff Jones Bike modified 6 speed cassette. Not sure if Jeff plans on making more of these cassettes. Jeff modified regu

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

> I thought I had enough bikes, but now I'm tempted to build a new bike around a pair of these tires! Have a slightly different dilemma. 700x38s will fit, but my bike already has 700x32 ELs bought just last year. Even have a spare pair. The ELs are holding up so well for me that if I wait f

[RBW] Re: Soma Oxford vs. Nitto Albatross

with the Oxfords having a better finish Shinier maybe. Nitto have a luster made by hand. Oxfords are all machine. On Monday, February 24, 2014 6:00:15 AM UTC-6, doc wrote: > > I've got both a pair of Albatross as well as a pair of Oxfords. I found > the shapes to be identical, with the Oxfor

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

Yes, per Jan's blog entry on point there are differences between the Compass and GB. In addition to thinner tread Eric mentions, less tread on the side of the Compass than the GB. On Sunday, February 23, 2014 5:51:36 AM UTC-6, Eric Daume wrote: > > No, if you read the comments on Jan's post, he

[RBW] Re: That big 700C tire we've been waiting for?

Jan really has done a good job making quality clinchers available. On Saturday, February 22, 2014 6:41:30 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: > > > http://janheine.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/introducing-the-full-line-of-compass-tires/ > > Love the names! Looks like some testing may be in order... > > Brian H

[RBW] Re: Anyone using a bagman to support a large saddle sack?

Every now and then if the weather report promises no rain for the weekend, I choose the genderless / rack boss-less Kellogg Spectrum as my get away transit. Store my stuff in a Carradice Super C with Bagman hoop behind. Works very well keeping the bag up and off the wheel. I load up with to

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

Lake boots - or anything neoprene for that matter - would seem a little too warm as soon as the temps get much above 40. 40 to 60 range I still want to keep rain from soaking my shoes but don't want my feet to soak from the inside. On Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:15:29 AM UTC-6, stevef wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

Don't forgot the inspiration for this board. MUSA Spatz work well, pack compact and light, and look cool in their own peculiar way. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: Has anyone gone from drops to Albas and regretted it?

> I may measure the angle I've got them out. I angle them a healthy amount. Same here. Highly recommend people try different angles before giving up on Albas. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone gone from drops to Albas and regretted it?

> On the other hand, many Mountain Bike bars, even with bar ends, seem to offer fewer and less comfortable positions for long rides, but for muscling through short rides... I am not trying to be combative here, but again what you are saying is very much a U.S. specific perspective on handle bar

[RBW] Re: Has anyone gone from drops to Albas and regretted it?

> For distances I think a drop bar has proven to be pretty good. I''ve done multi-day tours on Albas and absolutely love it. Look through Crazyguyonabike and you will see quite a few touring with flat and swept back bars over drops. Point being swept backs can be pretty good for distance as

Re: [RBW] Stranded in a sea of salt.

I can deal with the cold here in Chicago. With reasonable attention, I am sure my bikes can deal with the salt. The thing is, I have no garage. No way I am going to track salt into my apartment. So since all this snow and salt started hitting the streets of Chicago, my riding has been confin

[RBW] Re: School me on wool...

Some of the specialty shop items are well made to be sure. But non-cycle specific clothes will work very well. Personal I suppose, but I like to verify the merino is Australian or U.S. sourced. Saving a few bucks is not worth contributing to environmental mayhem in central Asia. -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

> A hi-viz jersey is a practical choice too-safe, comfortable/breathable, and the pockets are handy. Yes. But then you have invested on a top that can be somewhat impractical when not on the bike for those of us uncomfortable wearing LOOK AT ME clothing in a situations where look at me is no

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

> I can ride comfortably for 4 hours, longer than yeah probably padded underwear. With you here. At the insistent recommendation of some riders who use them, I tried padded base layers on a four day tour. I found them hot, confining, and not at all an improvement over wool or capiliene brief

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

> Why? Pants are always moving up and down the leg, creating more sensory input than my brain is happy with. Knickers, which I lock down just below the knee, > move very little in comparison but allow complete freedom of movement. Schoeller fabric pants from the likes of Swrve and Outlier do no

[RBW] Re: Whoh-a-tross

> so a bull-batross A name GP would love! -- 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 gr

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

However, I've had good results with the "Quicker" mini pump. It will pump up a high pressure tire, and with a lower-pressure, high volume tire it works even better. Fits easily into a seat bag to keep the frame free of unnecessary clutter. Consistent with my experience. A very good pump. --

[RBW] Whoh-a-tross

Looks phenomenal Chris. I flare my levers out a bit as well. -- 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] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for tire pumps on the road?

I use the Quicker Xtreme by Quickex. http://www.quickex.com/203-143-x-treme.htm Velo-Orange used to sell them. Did not spot it on their site just now. These pumps are powerful, light, pack small and easy to use. In fact, I will sometimes use them at home when I am too lazy to go get the fl

Re: [RBW] WTT Viva Tape for Viva Tape (Different Color)

Franklyn, Before we trade I want to specify the color is a light green. Matt On Jan 17, 2014 10:05 AM, "franklyn" wrote: > I have orange, happy to trade for green > > Franklyn > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Best/Worst

Rain hats look dorky, but obstruct over the shoulder and side vision less than a hood. Even with the German mirror I would prefer the rain hat over a hood. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Minneapolis country bike rally

Definitely. All you need to do on Amtrak is remove the pedals and turn the bar. Could not be easier. Far more pleasant than driving. On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:18:30 AM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Amtrak is a great way to travel to Minneapolis from Chicago with a bi

[RBW] Re: Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

Cambium development to report. Brooks sent me an e-mail suggesting I apply to test a prototype cut out version of the Cambium. I am happy with the regular Cambium nor have I ever used any sort of cut out saddle. As such, I don't think I would be a very good test subject. It is good to see Br

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixte frame design question

> I meant to say that I prefer the looks of the "double lateral tube" style of step through bike than the "single diagatube" style. :) > SOMA Buena Vista is a nice "double lateral tube" design. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8261188891_959b6b76ea_o.jpg The double tubes look nice and from

[RBW] Re: Anyone on the list try the Brooks Cambium (C17)?

I have two now, one on my recreational road bike and one on my commuter. I set up and find the saddle feel closer to the Berthoud Aspin than the B17. Angle slightly up as many do with the B17 not comfortable at all. Flat as most recommend with the Berthoud it is a very comfortable saddle.

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire Width and Performance from SCHWALBE

Of course you are quite right that this is of no importance when we go ride our bikes, but when experimental data seems to contradict our understanding of how something works I like to find at least a possible explanation. Don't you? I'm no engineer and my graduate degree has nothing to do wi

[RBW] Re: Albatross V-brake levers

Not cheap, but sure cannot go wrong with Paul: http://www.paulcomp.com/brakelevers.html On Friday, January 3, 2014 7:54:42 AM UTC-6, carne...@bellsouth.net wrote: > > I recently ordered Albatross bars for my early green Sam. After trying > several options, staying with V-brakes. RBW does not

[RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee & Tea club.

riding weather soon. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:00:40 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: > > Hey Matthew, > > Thanks. It was a great way to start the day and end the year...hoping to > continue into 2014. > > When you mention territory do you mean sunrise rides or temperature? Bot

[RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee & Tea club.

Great shots. Could use some time in that territory. 10 degrees here in Chicago. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:18:01 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: > > Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. > Read about it *here* . > > ~H

Re: [RBW] New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

> The longer chainstays - would that have an appreciable difference on the ride quality? Bikes with longer chainstays tend to have a smoother ride. It may not be quite as nimble as other bikes, but I don't think people buying the Cheviot are hoping to use it to speed down canyon roads. On Mon

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar and Jones bars set up question(s)

If it were me, I would drop Eric Estlund at Winter Bicycles a line and get a custom. I have two Winter stems now, will have three sometime next year. Could not be happier. http://www.winterbicycles.com/gallery/stems/ On Friday, December 20, 2013 7:46:40 PM UTC-6, Christian wrote: > > Hi All,

Re: [RBW] Re: Dancing Around the Lugged Steel Maypole

Sorry Jim, appears as though I was sending my post when you sent yours. On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 4:02:16 PM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > my, my my... > > We're really discussing a SRAM recall here? > > And now it's spiraled out into this galaxy of snipes and counter-snipes? > > I reali

Re: [RBW] Re: Dancing Around the Lugged Steel Maypole

> Is it just me or is this thread getting ridiculously cranky? Ah, yes, it's December...the usual winter surliness. Hope no one feels I am being cranky about this. I think we can take it for granted in some bad weather scenarios disc brakes have advantages over rim. We also have to take for

[RBW] Re: Dancing Around the Lugged Steel Maypole

> Soft seals can lose flexibility at low temperature, something you would expect a company in Chicago to know Good point. Of course I think SRAM's Chicago presence is limited to a few execs, marketers and contract managers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Dancing Around the Lugged Steel Maypole

> How you you manage mud, muck, snow, and ice on your rim brakes, Matthew? There are really only a few days out of the year where mud, muck and snow are significant enough to cause issues in Chicago. On those days when the streets are packed, I admittedly do have to stop and wipe off

[RBW] Re: Dancing Around the Lugged Steel Maypole

> Look, we all know rim brakes (under the right conditions) are a time-tested, simple and reliable technology, BUT can be subject to all kinds of rim variables and conditions that can affect their reliabilty... (e.g. > muck, wet, snow & ice that collects on the rims, misaligned pads, poor leve

[RBW] Re: Dancing Around the Lugged Steel Maypole

> What about female retrogrouches? Do we just let our leg hair grow out? :-D Well sure1 Why not ;) Of course I do not ride at speeds some other cyclists do, but my two bikes, one with braze-on center pulls the other with dual pivot side pulls both stop so well I just do not understand the pu

[RBW] Re: New RBW Silver brand chainrings available!

> $1/tooth is brilliant. Yes indeed. And if these are even half good, a pretty decent price. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 4:23:52 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > $1/tooth is brilliant. > > On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 1:56:10 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: >> >> Reading between the lines it sound

Re: [RBW] Re: Who was RBW back in the 1960's?

I have an Eisentraut, too, though from the '70s. From what I know of his history, he built race frames almost exclusively. He was probably the best American frame builder of the day, but I don't see him as compararble to Riv. That's the rub, I'ld say. Until 1970, when as Steve points out abov

Re: [RBW] Re: Who was RBW back in the 1960's?

> In 1964 I bought a Dunelt in a bike shop in Buffalo NY. Good point. Some bike shops did sell European and even Japanese offerings. (FWIW, I have a couple of Dunelt head badges in my collection. >(and Tom is legendary for his fitting skills) The best. Every time I get on my Kellogg I mar

Re: [RBW] Who was RBW back in the 1960's?

Thanks Ron. IMO those Japanese Schwinns were as close as one would find to the Riv model in the U.S. at the time. The owner did a great job on the restoration too. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 10:46:19 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Matthew, there was a very trick '73 (Japanese) Wo

Re: [RBW] Who was RBW back in the 1960's?

As I understand the history, Waterford is a direct successor from the factory originally started by Wastyn and Schwinn to build Paramounts. The U.S. did not really have a Rivendell-like company in the 1960s. Schwinn was still dominant at the time. The Chicago facility made Schwinn branded bik

Re: [RBW] Wool socks

Bought some Dahlgren Alpaca Hiking Socks. As warm if not warmer than wool of like thickness (and more weight - Alpaca is lighter than wool) and more plush. Not all that expensive either. On Thursday, December 12, 2013 4:05:04 PM UTC-6, Michael Williams wrote: > > +3 on the darn toughs, theyre

[RBW] Re: Two Beautiful Months of Morning Coffee, Outside

Very well done. Food and drink pics usually leave me hanging. This set really says things about you and your friends, your location, and what you are into. Thanks for the link. On Thursday, December 12, 2013 4:46:58 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: > > I've been really quiet about all the su

[RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

'Ceptin the 100 meter dash, racing of any sort bores me to tears. But I have no desire to annoy those who do like it. Long as they don't try and convince me to join them, we're fine. On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:24:57 AM UTC-6, pb wrote: > > Nah, it's pretty much a fail. The hoped-for sid

Re: [RBW] Speaking of yet another ebay anomaly..

Every now and then I will message these type of sellers saying I really like their item but wonder if they will ever sell one for people without a Rivendell ;). So far none the sellers have shared my question / their response with the general readers. On Saturday, December 7, 2013 6:33:51 PM U

Re: [RBW] Cycling in Paris during the German Occupation

I know the war years were hard on the French people, but looking at those pictures of the streets of Paris not clogged with autos is really something. On Saturday, December 7, 2013 11:41:01 AM UTC-6, Jan Heine wrote: > > I hadn't really thought about bicycles as a tool for resistance in today's

[RBW] Re: Good compromise between a Marathon and a Hetre? Is it the Soma Xpress 650b?

Apples to grapefruits obviously, but I have had surprisingly good luck with the GB EL 700C 30s. 4 months on my road bike so far and no flats riding all over the Chicago area. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:26:39 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: > > Hi Marc, > > What tire pressure are you using to g

[RBW] Re: Just Got Our English Riding Jackets

Huge congratulations on getting married! English jackets and a trip down under. Living the life. No reason at all to regret getting one each. I'll bet you two look pretty cool riding together in them. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:37:30 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Hi Friends, > > Sorry to h

[RBW] Re: Good compromise between a Marathon and a Hetre? Is it the Soma Xpress 650b?

This was the final tire I used before selling my 650B. I liked it. Not quite as smooth as the Hetre but possible a bit more fast. Mine did not flat in around 600 miles road riding. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 12:43:51 AM UTC-6, Michael wrote: > > A good halfway compromise between these two

[RBW] FS Bosco 55cm CrMo

Hello guys and gals I have my 55cm CrMo Boscos for sale here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-B353-Bosco-Bars-CrMo-55cm-Rivendell-/221327304489?pt=US_Handlebars&hash=item338822a729 I also have Shimano R550 levers and a 12cm Technomic Deluxe stem to go with the bars. If you are interested in these

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

am thinking of the Big Apple (60 mm) and the Kojak > (~35 mm). Perhaps they design even belted tires with supple sidewalls. > > > On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 7:49 AM, Matthew J > > wrote: > >> The sturdier tires get, the less comfortable they are. Quite the >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Left out the 'not' between 'yet' and 'any'. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:49:46 AM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: > > The sturdier tires get, the less comfortable they are. Quite the dilemma, > and one to which there is yet any easy solution. > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: Wool Boreal Shirt (and other Bushcraft-inspired stuff)...

Empire has a design for a shorter Anorak which presumably will be better for cycling. Was all set on getting one, but unfortunately Empire could not source canvas this year so will not have any to sell. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:31:51 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Thanks for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

The sturdier tires get, the less comfortable they are. Quite the dilemma, and one to which there is yet any easy solution. On Thursday, November 28, 2013 7:10:22 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 11/28/2013 12:12 AM, Michael wrote: > > I have Hetres on my Bleriot but haven't really done

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

Discussed EBBs with Mike DeSalvo (of DeSalvo Bikes). He likes and uses them but warns the owner has to be vigilant about keeping them clean otherwise grime build up will shorten their useful lifespan. Not an issue for an MTB racer who constantly maintains (or if real good has a crew that const

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for gloves below 35 degrees F?

Freezing to around 20 or so I use some thick Alpaca gloves over a thin silk liner. When it drops below 20 Pearl Izumi lobsters. Have not yet cycled in weather cold enough to wear something under the Lobsters. Those gloves are darn warm. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 7:20:30 AM UTC-6, EricP wr

Re: [RBW] Re: Did Cavemen Eat Yams?

Obesity and diabetes are not common in many parts of the world where people eat large quantities of tubers. These diseases are common in the United States and other countries where people eat large quantities of highly processed corn starch and animals kept in confined feeding lots and fed copi

[RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

> and do need look back ability, there is a hand to the hood technique or > wear my Tilley sun hat maneuver. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Friday, November 22, 2013 11:06:19 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: >> >> > Hood, waist drawstring, pockets galore, plent

[RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

> Hood, waist drawstring, pockets galore, plenty of room for under layers, and a certain all-round style, ... all these things gotta be just right As I understand the description, the Riv jacket does not have a hood. This actually makes sense given this is a Rivendell design. Hoods block lat

Re: [RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

> If we're still talking about that Riv Italian-Ventile rain jacket, trust > me: a Goodwill tweed blazer will not perform the same, not even close. > I have a Ventile rain jacket, UK-made, now 9 years old. Contrary to > Riv's wishy washy disclaimers, it's waterproof. Really waterproof. It >

Re: [RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

> Bicycle hipster gear. Yours is a fairly unique definition of hipster if you think anyone who actually thinks themselves one would wear this jacket. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: I like the MUSA Anorak

I was all set to get the new cycling / hiking anorak from Empire Canvas this year. Turns out they were unable to secure a supply of fabric so will not be making any. On Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:03:04 PM UTC-6, sameness wrote: > > Please report back, hopefully (for my sake) with some words

[RBW] Re: Hetres vs. Pari-Moto, your thoughts?

I had both when I had 650B. Hetres roll well and easy, last long, and are surprisingly flat resistance. Pari Motos roll well, don't last long, and were flat prone on Midwest roads and trails where I otherwise have experienced few flats. I hardly think Compass is deriding Pari Motos when it call

[RBW] Re: The evolution of "sizing and fit"

Glad you posted this. Sizing in active wear is plain bizarre lately. At just under 6 foot tall and weighing in at around 160 lbs I am slightly above average height and somewhat below average weight. I wear a 40R sports coat, a 15.5 neck, 32-33 sleeve. My dress pants are 33 waist and 33 cu

[RBW] Re: Any Rivsters here commute more than 10 miles one-way? Cold weather tips?

Thought the issue with synthetics was not so much trapping sweat but trapping the stank of sweat even after washing? Cashmere - better yet, Vicuna if you can afford it - are both animal fur more comfortable to wear than any synthetic or cotton. Be aware buying cashmere though. Huge Chinese go

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