Re: [RBW] Re: Film cameras on bike rides?

I have both the XA and the Rollei 35 and love 'em. Last time I had them on a bike trip I was in Yosemite and grabbed this: https://flic.kr/p/MFLwHt I used the Rollei for that one. To be honest, I think I used color film and then turned it into B digitally - cheating a bit I guess. You'll love

Re: [RBW] It is summer: updated sandal discussion?

I still wear Tevas. Based on the suggestions (Bedrocks and Chacos so far), I'd opt for the Chacos with no toe loop. I generally wear socks with sandals (yeah, I know), especially on long rides where the straps can rub on skin and create problems. With that bit between my toes socks would be out,

Re: [RBW] Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

So...2018 was not a great cycling year mileage-wise (down from 2017 which wasn't high either). The thing is, I've been involved in a volunteer position that's kept me either busy or traveling about every other weekend. With that, I haven't been able to keep up my long weekend rides (usually at

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day!

Nice! Oh how I wish I could join you and see that bike! Next year. Sigh. On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:03 AM Rusty Click wrote: > FEDX dropped off a pre-RAGBRAI package for me today. I carefully > unwrapped, assembled, and took some pics. > > Cant talk now, I gotta go ride! > > > > -- > You

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

Mostly I wear caps from the Walz Velo/City collection. They are wool (for the most part anyway) which you'd think would be hot hear in Hawaii (and on RAGBRAI and mainland rides). I like the bigger visor over normal cycling caps and, being wool, they don't start stinking right away on tours. Bob

Re: [RBW] How hot is your town?

Let's see...low to mid-eighties pretty much every day this past week with 50-70% humidity depending on the time of day. And that's pretty much our normal year round with variations. :-) I'll be riding across Iowa and Wisconsin (RAGBRAI then solo) at the end of July and early August so I expect

Re: [RBW] Lake Tahoe 72 mile ride succesfully completed!

Great job and wonderful report! Glad it hear it went well. Keep it up! On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 3:53 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm exhilarated at having completed the 72 mile bike ride around Lake > Tahoe today! I was quite apprehensive last weekend, but then

Re: [RBW] The diet

Let's see, it's been 18 months or so for me, I'm a hundred pounds lighter, have much more energy, can ride dozens of miles on a single cup of coffee and never bonk - all good. 1. I'm a lot clearer mentally and my general mood has definitely improved. I can still get a little groggy at work (desk

Re: [RBW] Ride Report Gap-C & O Towpath

Super ride! Thanks for sharing the images too. They brought back great memories. I did that ride last summer, warmer but just as wet and muddy. :-) Aloha, Bob On May 28, 2016 10:49 AM, "Howard Hatten" wrote: > Finished my ride last Saturday. Left Pittsburgh @ 5 AM, 33 degrees

Re: [RBW] Price drop on El Fito at Ibex

BTW - After hemming and hawing for a bit I've ordered a pair of the 3/4 El Fito. They're really too heavy for me in Hawaii except for those rare cold mornings. But I do travel to the mainland in early March every year so I figure they'll get some use. That's not why I'm sending this though - Ibex

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

Tevas - regular old Tevas - not bike specific and not particulary stiff. As some else mentioned they last about a year and don't cost too much. I use Gripster pedals as well. I've had to switch models of late because they don't seem to sell the ones I started with but the newer model is about the

Re: [RBW] After RAGBRAI 2016 - Muscatine to Milwaukee WI

trails connect those towns. And then the Glacial Drumlin trail > takes you east into Milwaukee. > > The NW IL section (Clinton - Freeport - Janesville) doesn't have any > trails to use, but I bet those country roads aren't too busy, especially if > you ride the gravel. > > On Mon, Jan 25

Re: [RBW] After RAGBRAI 2016 - Muscatine to Milwaukee WI

ested in riding with you. > Your first day from Muscatine to Clinton looks nice. The Illinois side of > the river would likely have less traffic than the Iowa side, between > Davenport and Clinton. > > On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:14 PM, Robert F. Harrison <rfharri...@gmail.com> >

[RBW] After RAGBRAI 2016 - Muscatine to Milwaukee WI

Aloha all! Now that that RAGBRAI 2016 route has been announced ( http://ragbrai.com/2016-overnight-town-map/) I've got the rest of my summer ride plans to consider. I'll be attending my 40th (ouch) high school reunion this summer and I convinced the committee to hold it the weekend after RAGBRAI

Re: [RBW] Re: Segwaying from Garbage Pail Bike thread: pros and cons of CF and Steel?

But would you now ride that bike (with a new wheel of course) at speed? On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 5:16 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Suu-*wt!* > > On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 8:03 PM, Daniel D. wrote: > >> just because...:p >> >>

Re: FW: [RBW] Someone order a Reader for me

On Sun, Jan 17, 2016 at 1:45 AM, islaysteve wrote: > PSA: in reading through all the comments in the "info" section of the > Blug about the RR, it is now available as a standalone order for $7 plus $3 > shipping. Initial policy caused a minor uproar and Grant fixed it.

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

If you don't already have a mini or marks then the suggestions are good. If you do, you might try looking for one of riv's platracks from a few years back. It's an add on that makes a great base for a large basket. https://flic.kr/p/7CP2E4 Someone's probably got one they don't need (not me

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical water-resistance of Shopsacks?

I recently rode home from camping with a smaller green shopsack, HAR bags, and a larger saddlesack through very heavy rain for about an hour.Nothing inside my bags got wet. I do carry some plastic shopping bags that can be used for specific items if I'm worried. I also tend to put electronic

Re: [RBW] Re: 2016 RAGBRAI

Riding "across" Oahu probably would be a bust. It's basically up and down with an unfriendly tunnel in the middle. I think it's okay in a group, but is pretty nerve-wracking solo (or so I'm told). Around Oahu is probably a better idea - sort of anyway. You can't actually ride around the entire

Re: [RBW] Re: Overnight camping this past weekend (Oahu, Hawaii)

Sorry I forgot to get back to you about the ankle bands. They were actually given to me by a visitor from Alaska. They are actually oil company swag. I'll have to take a look and see what company - riding a different bike today though and don't have them with me. Aloha, Bob On Mon, Oct 12,

[RBW] 2016 RAGBRAI

Aloha all, I'm thinking of doing my 3rd RAGBAI in 2016 and have a couple of questions - one not so important, but one a bit more interesting (to me). First, anyone else contemplating RAGBRAI 2016. There's no route yet, so it's just a thought for most. Second, has anyone ridden from eastern Iowa

[RBW] Overnight camping this past weekend (Oahu, Hawaii)

Aloha all, I've been busy lately and feeling like I needed to get out from under everything so when a friend of mine let me know they would be camping this weekend I jumped at the chance. Short Version: Had a great ride 55 miles out and then back, stayed one night, had a great time. :-) Long

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

On Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 8:38 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > They ride wonderfully. My favorite bike. The gear changing procedure is a > breeze, although I think most QB owners end up keeping it in a single ratio > most the time. Absolutely agreejust got off mine a few

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI 2015

Thanks for the great report Rusty. It sounds like a blast. Having done the ride myself a couple of times I can really picture all the good times you had! Aloha, Bob On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Rusty Click click...@gmail.com wrote: In lieu of a day to day trip report, here are some

Re: [RBW] RAGBRAI 2015

So glad to hear you had a great RAGBRAI! I'm looking forward to your ride report. Aloha, Bob On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 6:38 AM, Rusty Click click...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Thought I'd update the group on my virginal RAGBRAI ride. These are some pics of ride (to prove it happened). My Sam

[RBW] Aloha to Erl (Apologies to the list)

Aloha everyone, Erl especially. First, my apologies to the list for sending a personal message this way - my email doesn't seem to be getting through to Erl and I'm hoping this makes it through. --- Erl, Im off on the ride you suggested. I'm sorry my email wasn't getting through to you and hope

Re: [RBW] Aloha to Erl (Apologies to the list)

Hah! Just keep in mind that 'paradise' has two rides, clockwise and counter-clockwise. Admittedly they are nice rides. I prefer counter-clockwise as that keeps the beach on your right. Okay, okay, there a few other options as well. For those who haven't traveled to the DC area, I've been

Re: [RBW] What have I done?

Have a great time! I've done it twice and actually hooked up with some list members the last time (2013). I hope to do it again next year but this year I've got other plans. As has been suggested some of the vendors along the way are great. Though I'll admit I've given up pie, if you haven't check

Re: [RBW] What have I done?

arises. Thanks, Rusty Click 724-554-1909 On Jun 11, 2015, at 12:14 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: Have a great time! I've done it twice and actually hooked up with some list members the last time (2013). I hope to do it again next year but this year I've got other

Re: [RBW] 1992 Bridgestone RB-1

Super! I just rode mine today - I haven't in over a year since my hip replacement (I keep this bike in Hilo so I'm not over all the time anyway and then there's all the rain) I got mine used and it looks like a Hilo bike. That is to say, a bit rusty and such. It's a great ride though -

Re: [RBW] Re: A Life Update

I haven't had a knee done but I did have a hip replaced last year and getting on the bike again made all the work of rehab TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! Give it your best and you'll be riding before you know it. Aloha, Bob On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?

First let me say that I use both panniers and saddlebags. Indeed I'm currently using the original Large Saddlesack with #2 as my serial number. I also have racks on my bikes so that large sack is supported (okay, I do have a couple of bikes without rear racks but one is in Hilo and I'm not there

Re: [RBW] Re: Hammock suggestions for S24O type outings.

This all got me thinking about hammocks. I already own and use a Hennessey which is great for hammock with integrated bug netting, etc. It's a little on the heavy side but I've used it many times. In any case, I got to thinking about a lighter, quick setup hammock just for keeping with me and

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam 2.0

That's sweet. It looks great and must ride like a dream. My QB has been on the slow evolutionary track rather than the punctuated equilibrium track you've just gone through but darn, your bike looks so good it's giving me ideas. Go ride some more, a couple times around the block can't be enough!

Re: [RBW] Foggy Ride Escaping Construction Noise

Wow, that's great. And you're right, it clearly beats construction noise. Ride on! Aloha, Bob On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I would rather have this than a day burrowed deep in my hobbit hole bombarded by construction noise! What an amazing ride!

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 6:41 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Was the crack coincident with a stamped marking in the crank arm? I checked and no, there's no stamped marking on that part of the crank. Just one of those things. :-) Aloha, Bob -- Robert Harrison Honolulu, HI

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 7:48 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: if you want to treat yourself i recently put on a White Industries crank that looks awesome. Which of their cranks did you use? What size BB? And, since you say it looks awesome, got an image? :-) Aloha, Bob -- Robert

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

I don't have access to the bike (rode my Hunq to work) so I can't take a look till tonight. I do not remember it being near a stamping, but I also don't remember what I had for lunch yesterday. :-) I'll check tonight. Bob On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 6:41 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: BUT

[RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

Oops, I just made the photos public. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157652254822642/ Mea culpa and aloha! Bob On Apr 29, 2015 5:51 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: First let me say...no injuries, no accident, didn't even fall over. Having said

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

As far as I know it's never been dropped onto the pedals. And as far as I recall, the only time I've ever fallen over on that bike it was on the left side, not the right, and it was (embarrassingly) while I was stopped and tried to turn to talk with someone and got tangled and, well, never mind.

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 5:23 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: well count yourself lucky that it happened at a pretty innocuous time, imagine if this had happened while bombing down a hill!! and now consider replacement options As far as replacement options go I haven't had time to

[RBW] Re: 2015 JBL Haleiwa Metric Century

21, 2015 at 10:41 AM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: Here on Oahu it's once again time for our annual JBL Metric Century. This is a really lovely ride along the north and windward shores of the island. I've done this a couple of times before, once even encouraging RBW members

[RBW] Broken Crank (Quickbeam)

First let me say...no injuries, no accident, didn't even fall over. Having said that, it was a bit unexpected and I'm terribly grateful it didn't happen this weekend when I rode the 2015 JBK Haleiwa Metric Century on my Quickbeam (and had a great time as documented in another email and at:

Re: [RBW] Re: Hub Area Racks: any first-hand experience?

On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote: I have V1 of HAR+HAB on my Hunqapillar (no hoop version). I have had no problems with flex on the racks, but I don't over stuff them. (Lunches for me and my kids, clothes, maybe a U-lock.) I overstuff mine

Re: [RBW] Re: 2015 JBL Haleiwa Metric Century

As long as you aren't part of a commercial tour there's no problem. They just don't allow tour groups to go into the park (at least in vans and such - not sure about a paid tour group riding up). Lot's folks do ride up...mostly athletes, though a few other hardy souls give it a go. Are you going

[RBW] 2015 JBL Haleiwa Metric Century

Here on Oahu it's once again time for our annual JBL Metric Century. This is a really lovely ride along the north and windward shores of the island. I've done this a couple of times before, once even encouraging RBW members to vote on which bike I should use (my Quickbeam won). Last year I

Re: [RBW] Re: 2015 JBL Haleiwa Metric Century

I rode down Haleakala with a friend last year before surgery. If you do a paid tour you'll not be taken the top of mountain as the park service doesn't allow it. If you have a friend drive you to the top you can go all the way down. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157632868878838/

Re: [RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?

36 Hunq, 32 front and rear on QB. I haven't really had problems for a few years. I tend to avoid things these days. On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: 36 Hunqapillar, 36 rear, 32 front on the Quickbeam. It's the Hunqapillar I've snapped a spoke on.

Re: [RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?

Now that sounds like fun. I'm mostly an in city commuter skirting broken glass, joggers, and folks using their cellphones while driving. Thankfully I do get out of the city every so often (and really, it isn't so bad living Hawaii...I mean someone's got to do it, right?). I'll be out by the dried

Re: [RBW] Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?

I was 270 lbs and rode both a 62 cm Hunq and a 66 cm Quickbeam which are very different bikes (at least across the Riv line). Now I'm 208 and ride the same bikes. I've ridden both of them on short and long rides and they've always been great. The only problem I've had is that the QB has 32 spoke

[RBW] Paleo Book Sale

For those interested in this sort of thing I noticed that you can get paleo themed ebooks today for a buck, including Sisson's Primal Connections. Since he is one of Grant's sources I decided I could afford 0.99. :-) Here's the link to the buck books site: http://buckbooks.net/nonfiction/ The

[RBW] NYT blog entry: Should Athletes Eat Fat or Carbs? [EBDJ related]

I saw this today on the NYT site and thought some here might find it interesting. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/should-athletes-eat-fat-or-carbs It doesn't say much that folks who've read EBDJ won't be familiar with. The 80% fat bit seems a bit more than I'm willing to do. I do track

Re: [RBW] Test Fit Rides

I'm a 95cm myself, though I'm a wee bit shorter. I ride a 66cm Quickbeam which is perfect. I also have a 62cm Hunq which is fine as well but shows more seat post. I ride both with Alba's but used to have mbars on the QB and have been thinking moving to the Albastache now that my hip is good.

Re: [RBW] Re: Question on Big Ben handling

That's my setup on the Hunq as well. I find I'm most comfortable at around 45 on our roads here in Honolulu. I'll be honest though, I don't pay much attention, especially when I'm just riding in town. I generally pump 'em up to 55 and forget to do anything about it till they are noticeably soft.

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

Okay, I'll bite https://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157650523611405/ The one picture without a bike was taken on a bike ride. :-) Aloha, Bob On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 4:43 AM, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone Some folks did this on ibob as well--me

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

I recall about a year ago I was getting really tired of all this talk of primal/paleo/low carb/let's eat better talk around here. In fact i was more or less avoiding the topic altogether. Can anyone imagine why? :-) Then last April I had my left hip replaced (documented here to some degree) and

Re: [RBW] Re: city hunqapillar/first real ride

That's a great size for the Hunq. I've got 50s on mine as well, but Bens instead of Apples. Aloha, Bob On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 10:01 AM, drew beckmeyer drewbeckme...@gmail.com wrote: those are 50 big apples. had them around for another project and put them on until i could work up the money

Re: [RBW] city hunqapillar/first real ride

What a sweet ride! I ride extra distances on mine just because. :-) As a rack and bag person myself, I would never call them somewhat unnecessary. My experience is that as soon as you take them off you realize you need them to carry something. I just leave 'em on all the time, even when I go on

Re: [RBW] Re: OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

Patrick, I take it you are going to leave us with a list of ingredients but no recipe? While I admit I like a bit of experimentation, I'm pretty sure I'd mess it up. So...um...just what is that recipe again? Aloha, Bob On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Riv for the wife

I'm with Patrick on this one...left foot on the ground, right leg up and over. Of course before my recent hip replacement it got to be bike on the ground, walk over it, then lift it back up - not bad with the Quickbeam, a pain with with a fully loaded Hunq with large Saddlesack and what-not. I

Re: [RBW] A different kind of S24O

Best of luck with the healing process. You'll be better than ever in no time and 6 weeks of semi-downtime will make your return all the sweeter. Try not to cut it so close next time. Aloha, Bob On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 5:08 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: A hospital S24O. In for

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

In Honolulu I just use a decent Kryptonite U-Lock through the frame and rear wheel. Note, however, that I use Pitlocks on my wheels and seatpost as well. In addition I rarely lock my bike out of sight for very long. I haven't had any trouble with the bike itself though folks have stolen bags and

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

And I can't figure out if it should be with racks, bags, and baskets...and if so, which racks, bags, and baskets? In any case my Hunq, with motor, feels about a half pound lighter than it did this morning before my 20 mile ride. Does that count? Aloha, Bob On August 3, 2014, at 2:42PM, Garth

[RBW] Hunq with HAR Olive Bags

I just got my new HAR Olive Bags a couple of days ago and was able to reconfigure my Hunq a bit. I'd also order a new medium Wald basket which I think looks better than the huge (though if I put my Platrack back on I'll probably go back to that size). In addition now that is has been 3 months

Re: [RBW] Hub Area Rack is in!

I just ordered the olive bags which are in stock right now. I caught them right at the end of the day and they shipped 'em! Yes! Aloha, Bob On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 2:47 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Hey friends, the rack and bags are up on the site! Just got back from up north but might I

Re: [RBW] July 14 news about HAR

I just had a few minutes to check out how well the new HAR fit my 2012 Hunq with forks from Wisco (also 2012). At least I think I have the Wisco forks. THEY FIT FINE! They are also almost dead simple to put on. I say almost because for some reason mine were in the wrong plastic bags. That is,

Re: [RBW] Re: How many of your bikes will take the HAR?

Oops. :-) I don't think that warning was up when I ordered the HAR, but I'm not quite sure what newer Hunqs means. I know things are changing from time to time. My Hunq is from 2012. I was supposed to get the non-Wisco forks but as things worked out I did get them (as I recall there was fork

Re: [RBW] Re: Virtual Entmoot Ride Reports

I spent the weekend in Boise Idaho, far from the Bay Area, and even further from my Honolulu home. I did get in some riding after I realized my hotel was right on Boise's Greenway, a huge bike path system bordering the Boise River. It's not like riding out in the woods and there are no hills along

Re: [RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack is in!

Mine arrived today but I didn't even have a chance to open the box before I had to head out. Hopefully I'll have time tomorrow to put them on. Aloha. Bob On Jul 7, 2014 5:56 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote: I am in, Liesl. Ordered mine over the weekend and got that UPS Quantum View

Re: [RBW] Re: HAR!!

Yeah they are sure are pretty and I don't need them either. The bike I tour with on the mainland isn't a Riv and already has lowriders up front. Locally I don't need to carry a lot for camping so they'd be overkill. Ordered a set anyway. Darn it. :-) Aloha, Bob On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 10:54 AM,

Re: [RBW] Riv steel tube wall thicknesses? Proprietary or public?

I like it, but can't we go further and get small enough that we can only speak about the thickness in probabilities? Then we could discuss frames as wave functions. At that point frames could be priced on the probability of their collapsing into something you can actually ride. For $1 you could

Re: [RBW] I would rather ride my Rivendell thank you

Best of luck finding a new job...doesn't sound like you need any luck in finding fun and enjoyment. Good on you! Aloha! On Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 5:14 PM, Ken Mattina ken.matt...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoy your summer vacation! On Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Philip Williamson

[RBW] Re: Hip Replacement (not much Riv content)

can get in a couple of short camping trips locally though. I've wanted to hop on a bike and at least go around the block before this, but for once I followed instructions. Aloha! Bob On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: As an owner of both a QB

[RBW] Re: Hip Replacement (not much Riv content)

, but no worries, it's fewer miles then I just did (though I can always add them on the way home). Thanks for all the good wishes. If anyone is contemplating this, get a good surgeon and don't wait. Aloha! Bob On Jun 10, 2014 10:48 AM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: Great news

[RBW] Re: Hip Replacement (not much Riv content)

No bike pictures, but this was the weather and view (one of them) on my first ride. https://flic.kr/p/nDAca6 Aloha! Bob On Jun 10, 2014 6:23 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: Rode a nice slow nine miles along the the parks on the ocean here in Honolulu. No hills, though

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

I'm going to miss as well, won't be as much fun as you'll be having though. I have to be in Boise sans cycle. I plan on the canal/GAP ride next year so lots of pics and comments would be helpful. Aloha, Bob On May 27, 2014 7:46 AM, Rusty Click click...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I had

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Inaugural Ride

Super. 66cm is the sweet spot for the silver QBs. It looks great. Have fun. More pics of course. :-) Aloha, Bob (Hunq 66cm silver QB) On May 17, 2014 11:50 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: The Quickbeam arrived! Well packed and in excellent condition. The first gift was to learn

[RBW] Hip Replacement (not much Riv content)

As an owner of both a QB and Hunq (there's the riv content), I am completely relieved that my left hip replacement went very well. Those of you who saw me on my Bike Friday at RAGBRAI 2013 will remember I had a cane with me and limped around when off the bike. I had anterior method surgery on

Re: [RBW] WTB: 62cm Hunqapillar or 64cm Atlantis or ??

I'm a 95 as well and ride a 66 Quickbeam and a 62 Hunq. The Hunq isn't a problem for me, though it does show a bit more post than the QB. I'd probably have gone for a Bomba if my budget had allowed but in all honesty, I love my Hunq. Riding it today as a commuter in fact. :-) Bob On Thu, Apr

Re: [RBW] Re: Wherz the rivbike.com site?

Not up in Hawaii. Better go check and see if I've got to renew my own domains. :-) Bob On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Not working in NY On Feb 2, 2014 3:17 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Not workin' in central Maryland either. --

Re: [RBW] Wherz the rivbike.com site?

No, it doesn't appear to be a squatter. That's a pretty standard page that hosting companies put up when a domain has expired or hasn't yet been activated. I've seen the exact same picture (though the links are different but in the same places) when I've yet to activate sites I own. I wouldn't

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

I ruin my QB on 35mm paselas and love 'em. Waiting on your first ride report. Aloha, Bob On Jan 19, 2014 7:25 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Inspired by the ride of the 42mm Grand Bois Hetres on my Bleriot, I spent a couple of hours today changing out the tires on my Quickbeam from

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

Topeak Road Morph here too. I don't use frame pumps because I have big frames and replacing them is a pain in a town where no LBS carries them. Road Morphs are easy to find and on when I've had bit break or get lost Topeak has replacement bits and pieces and a good service department (or did last

Re: [RBW] RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

I was the person, or one of them anyway, pushing for the 19th as I'd be flying back to Hawaii from Boise (where I'll be on the 12th). I couldn't afford to fly back to the mainland but diverting the Bay Area was doable. But ...as it turns out a friend is getting married on the 19th so I won't

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

I signed up, again, for the cut-out Cambium. I doubt I'll be chosen as I did get to test the original. However I'm thinking it may be just a bit 'springier' (a high technical saddle term) and thus mimic a more broken in leather saddle a wee bit better. That would sell me on using it full time on

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

I wrote about mine on the list when I got it as a freebie from Brooks last year. In short pretty good but doesn't get better as a B-17 does. Here's a link to the thread... https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/C-17/rbw-owners-bunch/tvayozWOA-8/h2J_3QKKEFwJ Aloha,

Re: [RBW] Re: First s24o of the year

Laulau (sometimes Lau Lau) is a great Hawaiian dish consisting of pork and fish (sometimes chicken and other things) wrapped in luau leaves (taro leaves) and then in ti leaves for protection and steamed in an imu (a sort of underground steam oven - heated lava rocks buried with much greenery to

[RBW] First s24o of the year

I was able to take advantage of a good friend's child's second birthday to get in a wee bit of riding and camping this weekend. I have a group of friends that love to camp (improved variety - sometimes with cabin rentals even) at the 'Friends of Malaekahana' campsite on Oahu. The camp has some

Re: [RBW] How cold was your first day ride?

Let's see... High of 78 or so, maybe a bit more in some spots, 73% humidity at noon, more in the morning and evening. Another fine day in Honolulu. :-) Aloha! Bob On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 6:38 AM, Bill Fulford bill.fulfor...@gmail.comwrote: Kennebunk Maine, 19 degrees, felt like 4. Baby it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

25 to my sister's place in Kapolei for the family gathering, 21 miles back to a early evening repast, 4 slow, rather stuffed, miles home. The Hunq did just fine. I'm a little weary. The weather wasn't quite the best I've ever seen...but close:

Re: [RBW] Re: You Know You're Addicted to Rivendell When . . .

When you've got more than one of these sorts of photos in your collection... http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/8058482320/in/set-72157631702162963/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/4171099414/in/set-72157622964863214/ Aloha! Bob On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 4:30 PM, Mike

Re: [RBW] Re: OT (totally): really? you can do THAT on a racing bike?

Here's some more information about him: http://www.tribalzine.com/?Mickael-Dupont-a-crazy-street Here's what he said about that bike: There were three main difficulties; the handling of the bike (none at all), the lack of strength - I went through ten rear rims, four front rims, four handlebars

Re: [RBW] Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

I just checked the Wayback machine and the bottle was $4 in July, 2002. Even at $72 that's 18 times the price in just 11 years. Anyone want to buy my Quickbeam, another item now unavailable, for $28,800? I paid more than the original $1600 for mine as they had no complete builds when I got mine so

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

Still waiting in here in Honolulu. :-( Aloha, Bob On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 4:05 AM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote: Mine showed up in Minnesota late last week. Just barely have had time to start reading. Really enjoying it so far. And yes, the ASCII bar designed are the best.

Re: [RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback

I'll add a third way, sometimes I tie on a Wald large basket. It can hold a lot more when fully supported underneath. I have overloaded mine with way too much stuff both in weight and volume and never had the slighest bit of trouble other than really needing to be careful in maneuvering. After

Re: [RBW] Re: Re-thievery

Not safe for work. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_safe_for_work On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 7:09 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: NSFW? On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:37:47 AM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: I can't condone this (re-thievery) as the thief may be dangerous as well as stupid.

Re: [RBW] Jamboree, China Camp

I'm not sure I actually voted. I did suggest we have it on the weekend 7/19-7/20 so that I could make it but I'm not sure that's actually a vote. In any case, I'm all in favor of SF/China Camp. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote: The poll has always had

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

That's sweet. As much as I love my silver QB there is definitely something about orange... Aloha, Bob On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote: Woo-hoo! Happy new bike day indeed! It's absolutely gorgeous. I do love orange bikes! On Thursday, August

Re: [RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

Bay Area - July 19-20, 2014. Works for me if I can swing it. On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 8:46 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It's preposterously easy for me to vote Bay Area, since I'm local. I have done a lot of business trips in Chanhassen and I will corroborate that the MSP area is

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

I just wear Ex Officio boxer briefs which breathe well and shed moisture. Living in Hawaii I'm pretty much always sweating when I'm on a bike and have never had any trouble. When I tried cotton box briefs early on I felt like you describe and would have to bring a change for the halfway point. I

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