[RBW] Re: 58-cm Hunqapillar frame and fork

2019-12-31 Thread Robert Barr
The Hunqapillar is no longer available. The end of the year cash flow crisis has passed and the Hunq will stay home with me. Bob On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 5:07 PM Robert Barr wrote: > Bump: Lots of lookers but the Hunqapillar frame/fork/HS/BB is still > available. I am going to do one

[RBW] Re: 58-cm Hunqapillar frame and fork

2019-12-18 Thread Robert Barr
Bump: Lots of lookers but the Hunqapillar frame/fork/HS/BB is still available. I am going to do one price reduction to $1400.00 shipped in the CONUS. Please PM if interested. Bob On Sun, Dec 15, 2019 at 1:16 PM Robert Barr wrote: > I have had requests for a picture of the whole bike and thou

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

2019-09-28 Thread Robert Barr
Saddlesack is sold pending payment. On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 10:13 PM Robert Barr wrote: > My small grey grid saddlesack is still available. It has been a week so I > will reduce the price to $75.00 plus shipping from 46208. I will also > include a Nitto Wire Guard for canti brakes

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

2019-09-28 Thread Robert Barr
:37 AM Robert Barr wrote: > Rack is sold > > On Sat, Sep 21, 2019, 7:54 AM Robert Barr wrote: > >> Rack is sold pending payment >> >> On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: >> >>> Robert Barr >>> [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 mi

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

2019-09-21 Thread Robert Barr
Rack is sold On Sat, Sep 21, 2019, 7:54 AM Robert Barr wrote: > Rack is sold pending payment > > On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: > >> Robert Barr >> [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) >> to rbw-owners-bunch >> I am converting my

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

2019-09-21 Thread Robert Barr
Rack is sold pending payment On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: > Robert Barr > [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) > to rbw-owners-bunch > I am converting my Hunq from a dedicated commuter to a more trail oriented > role. One thing I have learned from

[RBW] FS: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

2019-09-20 Thread Robert Barr
Robert Barr [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) to rbw-owners-bunch I am converting my Hunq from a dedicated commuter to a more trail oriented role. One thing I have learned from that bike is it can do anything. As I convert over I am selling some items. As the subject line says I have a

Re: [RBW] Re: Chacos vs. Bedrocks

2019-08-19 Thread Robert Barr
I wear the Cairn Pro Adventure. They work great with my Grip Kings. I like the non 3D version because I prefer to have the sandal form to my foot. On Mon, Aug 19, 2019, 9:22 PM Andrew Huston < firsttolastinaninst...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have and live my bedrock Cairns. Work great on grippy flat

Re: [RBW] Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

2019-04-13 Thread Robert Barr
Deacon Patrick, I always enjoy that smile! Enjoy On Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 5:37 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > In which I ride freewheel for the first time in eighteen months, put in > forty miles in the first two days, watch in amazement as spr

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-28 Thread Robert Barr
Sounds good. On Thu, Jun 28, 2018, 1:30 PM ctifusion wrote: > Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-27 Thread Robert Barr
Brynnar/Matt, its Bob. Looks like the Indianapolis Riv Society is going public! On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 8:38 PM MattB wrote: > Hey Brynnar, that is a sweet build. Scott at ICS has built a couple of > wheels for me as well, a really good guy! I’m in Indy as well and ride what > I think is the only

Re: [RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread Robert Barr
Very nice Brynnar! On Thu, Jun 21, 2018, 4:35 PM ctifusion wrote: > Hi all, > > Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been > coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though > I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vi

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2018-06-18 Thread Robert Barr
Brynnar, We could see how they fit on a Hunqapillar… since they are just sitting around! On Sat, Jun 16, 2018 at 4:55 PM, ctifusion wrote: > I need to check how to post pictures but these fit easily on the new > Atlantis. Plenty of clearance on each side of the chainstays. And that's > the tight

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

2018-04-21 Thread Robert Barr
Looks good Brynnar! On Sat, Apr 21, 2018, 9:04 AM ctifusion wrote: > > > 59cm new Atlantis. > > > > >> We want the pic, we want the pic! > > -- > You received th

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

2016-12-19 Thread Robert Barr
Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 9:20 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > No worries, Bob. I do that sometimes too. Sardonic grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick of the highlands who wears a sheep on his head when it gets really > cold > > On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 8:34:18 PM UTC-7, Robert Barr

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Ramble

2016-12-19 Thread Robert Barr
Brynnar - Good to see your name! It has been too long since I have seen you on the Tow Path. We all got caught by the weather. I did an interesting 180 in the middle of the road - not much bite in the Marathon Supreme... On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 6:29 PM, ctifusion wrote: > Thanks for the tire com

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

2016-12-18 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, I confused my Patricks as the email string went on - but the recommendation stands. Bob On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 10:31 PM, Robert Barr wrote: > Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia. > com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240.html?dwvar_ > 22240_color=

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

2016-12-18 Thread Robert Barr
Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia.com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240.html?dwvar_22240_color=INDG&cgid=mens-hats-accessories-hats#tile-20=&start=1&sz=36 I have one that I wear under a hood when things get cold, wet, and windy. For dryer colder conditions I go with

Re: [RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

2016-12-04 Thread Robert Barr
Deacon - you know my preference for fleece, and I would never try to convert you! But I will tell you that I have had good luck with a number of Seirus products. They seem to understand us nose open to the air people. Even their multi-layer balaclava lets me lift the lower panel to vent. Take a loo

[RBW] October colors

2016-10-19 Thread Robert Barr
The colors change so quickly this time of year that I don't like to miss a day. The picture below shows a portion of the Indianapolis Central Canal Tow Path just before it stared raining tonight. The colors and shadows vary with the light. I enjoy it at all times. May your ride make you smile. Bob

Re: [RBW] Deacon Patrick update

2016-10-16 Thread Robert Barr
Erl - thank you, good to see his smile and his pictures! Bob On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 3:52 PM, WETH wrote: > Robert's thread "Saturday in Indiana" and his Hunqapillar put Deacon > Patrick on my mind. Deacon and I exchanged emails this morning, and he > reports contentedly riding his Rivs around

Re: [RBW] Re: Saturday in Indiana

2016-10-16 Thread Robert Barr
floodplain trail. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM, George Schick wrote: > Where exactly in Indiana was that path along the river, if you don't mind > sayin? (ex-Hoosier) > > > On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:44:56 PM UTC-5, Robert Barr wrote: >> >> It is

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

2016-10-16 Thread Robert Barr
Weth, I can't say enough about the Hungapillar. I point a lot of people to it as perfect all-rounder. You may have seen me chime in about the Hunqa on some of Deacon's posts. We share a mutual admiration for the bike. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 10:18 AM, WETH wrote: > Lovely bike and an excellent o

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

2016-10-16 Thread Robert Barr
Ben, good place to be any day, but particularly nice in the Fall! On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 12:37 PM, BenG wrote: > Thanks, nice to see Indiana represented. We're camping and riding trails > down south in Brown County State Park right now - typing this at the picnic > table. Favourite rides of the

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

2016-10-15 Thread Robert Barr
e Fall or Spring better. Both are beautiful. At least > Fall doesn't have all the pollens. > > On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 1:44 PM, Robert Barr wrote: > >> It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite >> trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's picture

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

2016-10-15 Thread Robert Barr
DP would certainly have noted the relatively clean appearance! The trail that I ride to get to the trail in the picture is a tow path that is topped with ":dusty 12s", a finely ground limestone/dolomite aggregate that sets up like cement, and eats drive trains. My defense is fairly frequent washing

[RBW] Saturday in Indiana

2016-10-15 Thread Robert Barr
It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's pictures of his Hunqapillar along a Colorado trail, so I will post one of mine along an Indiana trail. Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

2016-10-04 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, I would second or third the Bondhus. I have a large collection of Allen wrenches or keys that I haven't touched since I bought the Bondhus. I believe Riv still sells the single Bondhus Allens. I carry them in my tool roll. Bob On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Dave Johnston wrote: > I p

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-09-25 Thread Robert Barr
Thank you Leah. I had been waiting for the next installment of the "Bicycle Bus", and to follow Patrick, I much enjoyed it. Bob On Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at 5:16 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Lol, Patrick Moore! That's high praise, indeed! My rides are not epic, but > they are colorful! Thanks for the offer

Re: [RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

2016-09-15 Thread Robert Barr
Thanks Grant, I had suspected as much. Bob On Sep 15, 2016 6:53 PM, "Grant Petersen" wrote: > If DP was sincere (and we all believe he was), then I doubt he's sitting > home reading the gush and glowing...which isn't to say slow down on it, > just that...he might not be actually reading it. > >

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

2016-09-06 Thread Robert Barr
Doug's measurements are all similar to mine, as they should be, my 50mm Supremes are on A319s. I usually have 40 psi in the front and 50 psi in the rear. On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM Robert Barr wrote: > I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hunqapillar for the > l

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

2016-09-06 Thread Robert Barr
I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hunqapillar for the last 2 years. I have been tempted by all the rave reviews of the Barlow Pass, but the Supreme always feels good. Bob On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 6:14 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, I'm won

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] ISO a courier bag that will hold a 13" Macbook Pro

2016-09-05 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, I have carried a Patagonia half-mass bag daily for the last 10 years. My laptop fits well in the padded sleeve, and the bag fits flat inside the large Wald basket. Patagonia seems to have stopped making the bag, but there are a number for sale on ebay, Bob On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 7:58 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Click, click, click ... aaargh

2016-08-27 Thread Robert Barr
Jay, my experience is similar to Ren'e's. I had a persistent rythmic click that I couldn't find. After much adjusting and inspecting, a friend who is a wheel builder heard me say that there was no click on the stand. He took the tire off and carefully looked at the rim while he hand stressed it. U

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-27 Thread Robert Barr
Leah, I will chime in with some observations from Indianapolis. I live in an area with several schools that don't provide transportation. A number of parents, mainly moms, ride back and forth to school with groups of children. There is a wide variety of bikes and engines. A number of the moms use o

Re: [RBW] Re: Extent of thread chasing necessary on new Riv frame

2016-07-09 Thread Robert Barr
That was my experience as well. Some of the posts suggest everyone has not been so fortunate, glad you were. My Hunqa has exceeded all my expectations - enjoy! Bob On Jul 9, 2016 3:52 PM, "Bob B" wrote: > I got my Hunq yesterday and, viola, I'm done building it as of this > morning! (maybe I'll

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Blug, MUSA clothing, and Crapmanship

2016-02-06 Thread Robert Barr
I with you Deacon. The knicks are my Spring and Fall favorites! On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I live in MUSA knickers (breeches for you UK lot who are currently > snickering. Grin.) and mine are already several years old and sporting > myriad patches. Sadly, I learned f

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

2015-12-30 Thread Robert Barr
Jim, It depends on what you plan to carry. I have commuted with a large Wald basket mounted to a Nitto mini-front rack for about 5 years. My work bag is a Patagonia Mini-Mass, and it fits perfectly in the large basket. I normally carry a laptop, a few papers, and maybe a book or two. When the bag i

Re: [RBW] Re: Judder on the Hunqa

2015-09-07 Thread Robert Barr
I have a 58 cm gray/bean Hunq with 720s and stock pads, never any chatter. What rims do you ride? Bob On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 11:38 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > They're the stock pads. And yes, the headset is adjusted correctly. I > think I'll try an

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations

2015-08-21 Thread Robert Barr
Lots of good advice has already been given, as a regular Hunq rider I will second or third the recommendation to consider PBH, height isn't a good way to go in my experience. A number of people have said to talk with Riv, that is right up there with knowing your PBH. I suspect that is the first que

Re: [RBW] Re: Can a Blue Sam stand up to these kinds of dirt trails?

2015-08-16 Thread Robert Barr
Like others have written, It is all about riding style. I was recently at a conference in Breckenridge. One morning I was walking a trail when two older fellows in full mountain bikey attire came flying down the trail. The first bike was a Yeti, and I couldn't make out the second. They didn't miss

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

2015-08-08 Thread Robert Barr
I can't speak to the weight, I commute on the Hunq and routinely put 10 pounds of books, papers, and laptop on it. I went with the XD2 wide/low double crank and the Shimano HG 61 12-36 rear for simplicity. Like Deacon I skipped the front derailer. In my case I use the 40t and have the 26t because i

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

2015-08-08 Thread Robert Barr
Looks right at home Patrick! On Aug 8, 2015 7:58 AM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > I love my poser 1x 38 narrow-wide front ring. Poser because it's a > derailerless triple in with the large ring is a rock guard, the middle is > my nearly all the time narrow-wide, and my small is a 24t granny for stee

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

2015-08-07 Thread Robert Barr
Ask Deacon Patrick or me - hard to improve on a Hunqapillar. Although I confess the bike doesn't look right to me without the digatube, Bob On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 9:03 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > That's my dream Rivendell. A 54cm Hunqap

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-03-31 Thread Robert Barr
To respond to Drew's question, I did get my item. It took a long time, and there were several emails, but I got my item, and it was as promised. In fairness, after I got my first note from Peter telling me there had been a shipping error, I told him not to worry - the item was for bike I was going

Re: [RBW] Re: Rise of the Halo Bicycle

2014-08-22 Thread Robert Barr
And then there are these "most beautiful" bikes: http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140821-the-10-most-beautiful-bicycles?ocid=global_bbccom_email_22082014_autos On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 9:35 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > Don't worry, McLaren is steel reeling over the Porsche 917 > > > On Wednesday, August

Re: [RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-16 Thread Robert Barr
I suspect there are a number of places to buy the Sugino guard - I would buy it here: https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/chrg.htm. On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 11:01 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Where does one purchase the Sugino guard? > On Aug 16, 2014 9:52 PM, "Robert Barr" wrote: &

Re: [RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-16 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick - In your note you wrote " meet your esthetic standards...". I like the look of the Sugino guard, and have two bikes with them, and am ready to order a third. I don't care for the look of the bbgbashguard products (or most other guards), and will stay with the Sugino despite the price diff

Re: [RBW] Re: Coincidentia Oppositorum; NYT Tour photo-retrospective.

2014-07-26 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick - I can't speak to the motorcycle rider, but thanks for posting the link to the pictures - I enjoyed them. Bob (Indianapolis) On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 7:36 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Hair? What is this strange thing of which you speak? Besides, how would > riding in a convertible dishev

Re: [RBW] Re: Sign I need 1/8 Chain vs. 8-speed?

2014-07-13 Thread Robert Barr
That foot looks well used even before the incident. On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 10:40 PM, Liesl wrote: > Patrick, I'm so glad it wasn't worse on your toe!!! Perhaps your toe and > my finger should chat! -RCW > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RB

Re: [RBW] Re: Overheard at a bike shop

2014-07-02 Thread Robert Barr
In Indianapolis it seems more like 20s on Surly and 50+ on Madone or Cervelo. On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM, redsydude wrote: > When I was stationed at Hill AFB, Utah in the 1980s all my friends were > skiers so I randomly walked into a sporting goods store and, with the help > of a salespers

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

2014-06-24 Thread Robert Barr
Interesting, I read Grant as saying " this works for me - if it helps you use it, but find your own path". On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > > > On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:03:38 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> yep, grant is the leader and we're all just followers. >> > > *b

Re: [RBW] Re: Ring the Peak Birthday Ride

2014-05-10 Thread Robert Barr
Happy birthday Patrick! On May 10, 2014 6:32 PM, "DS" wrote: > Nice light and great add to the setup. Happy Birthday! > > On Thursday, May 8, 2014 2:19:56 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Headed out at 4am this morning sporting my new birthday light (B+M Ixon >> IQ). Roads are wondrously qui

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Roadish Touring to MTB Conversion

2014-04-01 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, I have the wide/low 40X26 crank paired with 9sp 12-36t cassette. While I haven't had the chance (yet) to ride it in the mountains, the setup has been great. Bob On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thanks, everyone! Great help! > > Jeremy, I actually have my B68 in

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for my first Rivendell

2014-02-02 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick - I think the Hunq is very light feeling and agile. I was amazed when I first pulled mine out the box, my analogy will seem odd - but it looked like a strung bow. A friend that regularly rides a Quickbeam was amazed by the feel and ride of the bike. I am a commuter, and I agonized over whet

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-25 Thread Robert Barr
ll ... > what?" as that is a joke I give my kids a hard time with quite often. Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Saturday, January 25, 2014 3:18:01 PM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote: > >> Patrick, when Chris wrote about living in the moment and looking with &

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-25 Thread Robert Barr
> Patrick > > > On Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:43:08 AM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote: > >> Bosco Bars, mindfulness, Bhagavad Gita, St Ignatius, and a touching >> reminder of why it all matters. Thank you Hugh. >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Eu

Re: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-25 Thread Robert Barr
Bosco Bars, mindfulness, Bhagavad Gita, St Ignatius, and a touching reminder of why it all matters. Thank you Hugh. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Eunice Chang wrote: > Thanks for your words, Hugh. There is no easy way to deal with this, but > doing what you love always seems to be the right

Re: [RBW] Re: Albas & Thumbies setup

2014-01-02 Thread Robert Barr
"That's the same Tennyson poem you quoted the last time... " it is lines like this that make this the only forum/blog I regularly read. Forgive me for going OT, but the cast of characters on this list always makes me smile. It is the most civilized, whilst opinionated and curmudgeonly forum I can i

Re: [RBW] Re: Albatross bar and stem length?

2013-12-30 Thread Robert Barr
I agree with Jay. I have his old 10 and it fits me well. But I think it all depends on the initial sizing - did you go big Riv or smaller? On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 6:37 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I had that setup on an AHH that was already a bit big on me (read: longish > toptube). I ended up sel

Re: [RBW] Re: OT but brings a tear to my eye

2013-11-25 Thread Robert Barr
Tom - thank you On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 7:53 AM, ascpgh wrote: > Awesome. You never realize the magnitude of power you can unleash in > simple kindness. > > One locally from this year: A Bike for > Michael

Re: [RBW] Re: The intriguing dilemma of having to ride...

2013-11-19 Thread Robert Barr
han home, but no construction), from which there is >>> remote paved road riding, but that carries a lot of risks (namely big truck >>> or motorcycle risk). >>> >>> I don't think I'll risk the remote single track again till spring, even >>> when

Re: [RBW] Re: The intriguing dilemma of having to ride...

2013-11-18 Thread Robert Barr
Can you stay in the high country just enough to maintain your peace of mind? On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > so get after it - you got no choice - where's that smilie? > > > On Monday, November 18, 2013 8:35:42 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Fortunately, this one won’t

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

2013-11-18 Thread Robert Barr
To the OP I would respond that the Patagonia line has shifted a bit. The Snap T used to be a slightly technical piece of midlayer insulation. That niche now belongs to the regulator fleece. If you look on the website you will see "regular fit" casual wear, and "slim fit" technical wear. From what y

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

2013-11-18 Thread Robert Barr
The synthetic vs natural fiber base layer argument makes the steel vs carbon discussion look polite. It is not an area of compromise. Deacon and I ride the same bike - I wear synthetic and he wears wool. We share the same ancestral homeland and should share the same evolutionary drift - but I itch

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

2013-11-16 Thread Robert Barr
Looks like a good day for all! On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM, qwerty wrote: > Enjoyed a fantastic ride and weather (for Nov @ 9,000' elev). Best of > all, I was able to connect with Patrick and get a chance to become a > bit more acquainted. I can confirm that yes, Patrick does indeed ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Pikes Peak Day Ride

2013-11-12 Thread Robert Barr
And everyday is a wonder! On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Yeah, I didn't buy enough organic pipe tobaccie to keep them in business, > so it's organic cigars for me now. You are right, contentment is the > perfect word for a smoke in a remote and quiet and sunny mountai

Re: [RBW] Re: Skipping only in high gears.

2013-11-11 Thread Robert Barr
Glad to read all is well. On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thanks, Doug. My large rear cog is 32, the largest I could get at the time > on an 8-speed. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Monday, November 11, 2013 3:32:10 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: >> >> Worth keeping mind.

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-11 Thread Robert Barr
As Eric noted the Indianapolis shipment arrived on Saturday. My wife and daughters are pleased that my first words when arriving home are no longer "hello my loves - did the mail come?". It is a wonderful catalog and well worth the wait. On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > You

Re: [RBW] Skipping only in high gears.

2013-11-11 Thread Robert Barr
ay, November 11, 2013 6:42:28 AM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote: > >> Patrick - I had a similar problem once, mine was a cable tension problem >> that was resolved with a slight turn of the rear derailer barrel adjuster. >> I am not sure if that is what you meant when wrote that

Re: [RBW] Skipping only in high gears.

2013-11-11 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick - I had a similar problem once, mine was a cable tension problem that was resolved with a slight turn of the rear derailer barrel adjuster. I am not sure if that is what you meant when wrote that you did a fine adjustment with the gear shifter. Bob On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM, Deacon

Re: [RBW] Re: Highland Day Ride

2013-11-01 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, your pictures pull at me - I miss the mountains! On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Yeah, Hugh, you'd have to lose the beard mousse and spiced eyebrow wax for > a few weeks lest the scents send me down the mountain. Grin. > > As far as stinking, I read a National

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer goes to Amish country.

2013-10-30 Thread Robert Barr
The Amish communities in northern Indiana are heavily bicycle oriented, to the degree that there are some remarkable home-crafted cargo and child carrying bikes. Bob (Indianapolis) On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 2:06 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 10/29/2013 10:40 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > >> curious wheth

Re: [RBW] wtb: Rivendell Bombadil ~ 56cm ~ diagatube?

2013-10-30 Thread Robert Barr
Eric - I love my Digatube Hunqapillar - the bike is a marvel. I don't want to take anything away from the celebrated Atlantis, but you can do anything on a Hunqapillar, and I have to think that the Bomba will be the same. Bob (Indianapolis) On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Eric wrote: > I post

Re: [RBW] Re: Rampart Reservoir S24O

2013-10-26 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, looks like a good ride, hopefully we can ride up into Waldo next spring. Bob On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Yes indeed, Erl. Up until it wasn't, it was a great time! Even after the > construction began, the ride out was stunning -- late light streaming > thro

Re: [RBW] Pittsburgh night ride

2013-10-16 Thread Robert Barr
Andy - very nice. Looks like a beautiful night. On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 7:53 AM, ascpgh wrote: > A very pleasant group I've ridden with every Tuesday, April through > September has now gone dormant for the dark seasons. Several of us have > decided to keep up the riding under the cover of darkn

Re: [RBW] Re: Thank you for the photos (AKA vicarious rides)

2013-10-13 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick - I am delighted to read that you got out - and the aspen looks beautiful. I was thinking about you this morning as my daughter and I worked our way around a nice trail. I let the girls direct the route, and they are quite sure that there is nowhere they can't go on their bikes... On Sun,

Re: [RBW] Re: Tektro brake setup

2013-10-13 Thread Robert Barr
Michael - I am surprised at your problems with the 720s. My 720s set up easier than any canti's I have used, and I bought them at the recommendation of a friend that had just put them on two bikes. I haven't used Paul's, but compared to the Dia Compe and Shimano's that I have experience with, the

Re: [RBW] Thank you for the photos (AKA vicarious rides)

2013-10-12 Thread Robert Barr
Hope you can ride soon! Bob On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Manuel Acosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Ditto. > > -- > 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 fr

Re: [RBW] Re: First Meeting of The Sunrise Coffee & Tea Club

2013-10-07 Thread Robert Barr
The Eiteljorg for sunrise coffee sounds like a good start to the day. Please let me know when you are planning to meet. Bob On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM, EGNolan wrote: > Avery, I usually do them I. Mondays. I'm on the east side & ride downtown > to the Eiteljorg to make coffee. Next week som

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

2013-10-04 Thread Robert Barr
Winter riding attire can be quite a fashion statement. My preferred cool to cold weather bottoms are shorts with different weights of capilene long underwear layered underneath. It probably doesn't help my look that I also tend to wear my oldest and most tattered shorts in this ensemble. Regardless

Re: [RBW] Re: One day touring

2013-10-04 Thread Robert Barr
I think I need to go west! Indiana has some beautiful rides, particularly in the Fall, but between this and Patrick's Fall Aspen report I am ready to travel. Thanks for the write up. On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 1:41 AM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > As always Anne lovely write-up. Planet of the Apes is ama

Re: [RBW] Aspen Gold 3-day trip

2013-10-03 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, the pictures are beautiful, thank you for sharing. On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 8:48 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > As my wife reminded me upon my return, I've been trying to get out and > immerse myself in Colorado's glorious aspen colors for over five years, but > my brain or daughters birth

Re: [RBW] For sale: handlebars, pedals, brakes, miscellany

2013-09-29 Thread Robert Barr
The links don't work for me, nor does the link you posted to Patrick. Bob On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 9:23 PM, nathan wrote: > Update: dealing with a technical issue preventing the links from loading. > :( In the meantime, feel free to personally email me to claim a part. > > -nathan > > > > On Sun

Re: [RBW] Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

2013-09-20 Thread Robert Barr
Tim, I have two MB-3s, a 55cm that I rode as a commuter and now use as local trail explorer, and I 49cm that my wife rides. I am right at 6', but with a shorter inseam, so the 55 is a bit too small for me, but I have a lot of fun with it. The 49 fits my wife perfectly. I have Alba bars and a dirt

Re: [RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-09-20 Thread Robert Barr
I love my Grip Kings, but can't think of a good way to make them barefoot friendly. For me they definitely grip, although I have read the many reports of making them grippier. On Fri, Sep 20, 2013 at 12:13 AM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Those Moto pedals look amaz

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, my commuting colleagues and I have a variation of your race that we do fairly often. On stormy days we watch the storms coming in on weather radar and time our departure for home based on the storm arrival. We almost always procrastinate just a bit too long and end up with a sprint to home

Re: [RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S72O

2013-09-11 Thread Robert Barr
cords, shouldn't > you just call it a millennial flood for effect? Sardonic grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:20:37 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: > >> Patrick, as usual your pictures are beautiful and make me miss the >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Pikes Peak S72O

2013-09-11 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, as usual your pictures are beautiful and make me miss the mountains. I hope the gray days gave you some comfort (your smile makes me think they did!). Bob On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Indeed! The way we say that here is "There's no such thing as bad weather

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-09-08 Thread Robert Barr
David - you have me looking at bikes. I have been riding 40x16 for close to a year. I shift every few months to make sure the RD still works, but those other gears never get used. Bob (I almost bought a Simpleone) Indianapolis On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 10:30 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Heell

Re: [RBW] Re: Who's drinking the Kool Aid?

2013-09-08 Thread Robert Barr
It took George's note from Australia to motivate me to respond. Aside from the bicycle pump, Wollongong and Indianapolis sound similar, even down to a bit of rust belt heritage. As I read the earlier responses I kept thinking that I have never had anything but compliments about my Hungapillar, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

2013-09-05 Thread Robert Barr
; >> Thanks, Robert. I'm out there all right! I wasn't sure if I should put a >> "grin" on that one, but thought I'd see what happens. Grin. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> On Thursday, September 5, 2013 8:39:16 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

2013-09-05 Thread Robert Barr
ember 5, 2013 8:24:58 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: > >> Manny, thanks for posting this. I was laughing all through the list*. *Some >> of the comments remind me that humor doesn't always travel well... Bob >> (Indianapolis) >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 9

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

2013-09-05 Thread Robert Barr
Manny, thanks for posting this. I was laughing all through the list*. *Some of the comments remind me that humor doesn't always travel well... Bob (Indianapolis) On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Jimmy Hutch wrote: > 90/92 rules are complete horseshit. I personally love #12 ( > http://www.velomi

Re: [RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

2013-08-27 Thread Robert Barr
Liesl - that is a beautiful spoon. I have a piece of Dogwood that I can "see" the ladle in, now to see if I can realize the vision. Bob (Indianapolis) On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 7:23 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Beautiful, Liesl! Your skill is inspiring and I suspect may lead to > frustration as I

Re: [RBW] My miniature AHH

2013-08-25 Thread Robert Barr
Diane, I am sure that was a rough ride! I have ridden Marathons for years and I don't think I have ever exceeded 50 psi in the rear. My wife is 5'5" and rides a 49 cm MB3 (26" wheels) with Marathons at 40 psi in the rear and 30 psi in the front. Bob (Indianapolis) On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 9:42

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

2013-08-25 Thread Robert Barr
As Diane says - don't give up. I have spent days getting my wife and daughters saddles adjusted - and they are all three adjusted differently. The nose tilt is critical and I adjust that in very small increments. Interesting to me, the saddle didn't seem to be as important as the adjustment. Good l

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Laptop carriage

2013-08-24 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, I have read enough of your posts that I should remember if you are a basket fan or not - but I don't. Since you ask broadly how people carry their laptops I will tell you that after much experimentation I ended up with a big basket in front and a small saddlesack in back. I can pack all ma

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

2013-08-22 Thread Robert Barr
s! > > On 8/22/13, Robert Barr wrote: > > David - the QB is beautiful! Are the shop pictures from the co op you > told > > me about? Bob > > > > > > On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM, cyclotourist > > wrote: > > > >> It's a really pristi

Re: [RBW] Riv related items for sale; Riv Readers, grip kings, trunksack, rain pants, splats, etc...

2013-08-22 Thread Robert Barr
Eric - what size are the rain pants? Bob (Indianapolis) On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM, EGNolan wrote: > Alright, I've got a lotta things I need to sell, it's just that time of > year for me, I have pics of some of these things on > flickr

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