Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

ist party with a conservative fringe. If you’re part of that fringe, what should you do? Veteran strategist Steve Schmidt <https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/today-i-renounce-my-membership-longtime-gop-strategist-steve-schmidt-announces-hes-leaving-his-party/2018/06/20/5918d7ee-747d-1

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

On 07/04/2018 06:27 AM, Richard wrote: IMHO, not that anyone is asking, Grant should separate his politics from his business. Though you would never know it from this google group, not all purchasers of Rivendell bikes, myself included, share his political leanings. Older consumers tend

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

It is long past time for the moderator to have stepped in, in my opinion. On 07/03/2018 02:02 PM, sameness wrote: Dear all, please please please don't let /this/ forum become one of /those/ forums. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

As for the other group, those who support policies of committing human rights violations and dislike seeing them criticized here, I say this: piss off. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&qu

Re: [RBW] Re: Selle Anatomica X series saddles

Which model? On 07/01/2018 06:20 PM, Fullylugged wrote: I do want to try a Rivet, just to see how they are. My next leather saddle will be one. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

political issue. This issue has no place here. Yes, Grant mentioned it but he has mentioned all kinds of things— Native Americans, same sex marriage, wars, etc. Does that give us permission to discuss them all here?!?! That’s insane. Hatchets.  Bacon.  Paleo diets.  Case closed. -- Steve

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

acon, for example -- have been considered ON TOPIC for one reason only: Grant wrote about them.  And guess what, he wrote about this too.  So, because this is RBW and Grant is Rivendell, /*he made it on topic.*/ -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] You like Hetres or Compass 42's better?

etter? Why? Needing a replacement soon and wanted to get some feedback. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

me coin arguing with each other, threatening each other with annihilation though incapable of following through(since it's the same one coin) . The protest is the very "war" that the protest "claims" it is protesting against. None of it has any Truth, Life Presence.  I

Re: [RBW] Re: and a triple crank?

On 06/12/2018 10:33 PM, Ron Mc wrote: I wouldn't go random about it Plug your cassette into _Mike's Gear Calculator

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

So glad I read this before heading off to work this morning, Deacon. Helped me start my day with happy thoughts. Thanks. -Doc On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 6:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which I ride through nearly every ecosystem Colorado has, wonder if I’m > in the Smokey Moun

Re: [RBW] Re: Low-Normal rear derailleurs... R.I.P.?

, IRD has several 8 speed cassettes: 12-23 12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23 12-25 12/13/14/17/19/21/23/25 12-28 12/13/14/16/18/20/24/28 12-32 12/14/16/18/20/24/28/32 12-34 12/13/15/18/21/24/28/34 -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [RBW] Climbing technique tips?

art off to the side on slow climbs, and there's no sawing back and forth with the handlebars to keep the bike in line.  I just sit and ride, and the bike minds its manners and climbs nice and straight. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Peter Weigle on Flickr

e he brought to the Final Classic Rendezvous.   You can find him at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/161493483@N04/with/41176012044/ where he's calling himself     JP Weigle #2 Here's the new one I've been calling Silver out on a ride today -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virgini

[RBW] Re: FS: Complete Riv "CustomOne", 56cm, $1,100.

d not already picked up a Simpleone frame off the forum, I might be starting a conversation with you. I hope your bike finds it's way to a nice, new home. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 1:06:28 AM UTC-5, Kim wrote: > > Hi, I'm still trying to sel

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

until the rims are cleared. Compare that to the V brakes on my Black Mountain, which are strong all the time. And have better tire clearance. So put me in the canti/V camp, save the caliper brakes for traditionalists who ride on mostly dry roads. Eric -- Steve Palincsar Al

[RBW] Re: Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

I had one of these annoying clicks and it stopped after I removed my crank, cleaned everything up, greased everything lightly and reassembled. -- 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: Rim recommendations?

s a lot of time and effort and sometimes a wee bit of swearing. I think my technique is passable, so maybe I've just had bad luck with tire/rim combos (I can't remember what tire I was using with the A23s). Eric On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 8:21:28 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Rim recommendations?

e with A23 rims…a real pain to get on and off. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Rim recommendations?

very thin ones made for tubeless, and I believe that's the reason my tires go on and off OK on that rim. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?

On 05/22/2018 05:25 AM, ascpgh wrote: At 50% greater rainfall than average this year so far, I'm very happy to have quiet aluminum fenders on my bikes. The amount of money spent on drivetrain consumables has been way less than it had been before I was a confirmed fender-er. The abrasive slurr

[RBW] Re: RIV Catalog Arrived

In Virginia and got mine today. Looking forward to reading it tonight On Monday, May 14, 2018 at 3:05:09 PM UTC-4, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > Just got the mail and there it was - the promised Riv catalog! I'm going > to wait until after work to savor it with a beer in hand on the back > pati

Re: [RBW] May Snow

It would have been nice to actually have spring.  We went straight from "too cold to ride" [for many, anyway] to summer and "too hot". On 05/03/2018 07:00 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Wild world, ain’t it, Steve? Grin. Depending on time and altitude, it was 20˚F to 35˚F and

Re: [RBW] May Snow

ttp://www.CredoFamily.org> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org <http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org> -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS-Brooks B67

The saddle has sold. Thanks for all who expressed interest. Steve On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 6:07:20 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fekSOQRlevw/WuWnUg2RsYI/CjE/nQcnIQhpRoMfsBDsbMQv_bet85Ehmr-aQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180325_09

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

4, Joe Bernard wrote: SBH? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: FS-Brooks B67

Bump and price drop to $75.00 shipped CONUS. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 6:07:20 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fekSOQRlevw/WuWnUg2RsYI/CjE/nQcnIQhpRoMfsBDsbMQv_bet85Ehmr-aQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2018032

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

is group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received

[RBW] Re: WTB: VP-001 Thin Gripster pedals in Silver or Grey

Issac, PM sent your way. Steve On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2:54:27 PM UTC-5, Birdman wrote: > > Anyone have a pair in good shape they'd be willing to part with? > > Thanks, > > Isaac > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

[RBW] FS-Brooks B67

0 shipped CONUS. Please PM with with questions. Thanks for looking. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri -- 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 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

If you're equipped for it, riding the Mall / Tidal Basin area at night -- Monuments by Moonlight -- can be a lot of fun. On 04/26/2018 12:57 PM, EasyRider wrote: René, I'm local and work downtown. I'd suggest you ride the length of the national mall one morning (both sides), and around the Tid

Re: [RBW] Active warm-ups and stretching

ving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at https://groups.googl

[RBW] Re: FS: Nobby Nics

Tires have sold. On Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:17:39 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Got a pair of Schwalbe Nobby Nics 26.2.25 Performance line folding bead > tires for sale. Have been ridden maybe 20 miles. Still got the nubs. No > flats, cuts, or tears. Never used tubel

[RBW] Re: FS: Nobby Nics

Also, I might consider trading these as partial trade/cash on some road bike tires. I'm interested in Continental Grand Prix or 4 Seasons in 700x25-26 or Compass 700x26. Steve On Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:17:39 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Got a pair of Schwalbe Nobby N

[RBW] FS: Nobby Nics

Got a pair of Schwalbe Nobby Nics 26.2.25 Performance line folding bead tires for sale. Have been ridden maybe 20 miles. Still got the nubs. No flats, cuts, or tears. Never used tubeless. $50.00 shipped CONUS. PM me with questions. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri -- You received

Re: [RBW] I think I'm going to throw up

icate the original finish. Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Re: FS Sackville and Brooks

Bump. On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 6:24:19 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > The Saddlesack has sold. Saddle is still available. > > On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10:00:31 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yt

Re: [RBW] Re: How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

’s. I had that too.  Blue Magic fixes it. Image result for blue magic aluminum polish -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: How hearty/quiet Honjo Fenders?

y but also not as loud on all the gravel trails I need to ride. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: WTB Tubus Tara

Looks like I might have one bought. On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 7:37:14 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > I'm looking to buy a very good to excellent condition Tubus Tara rack in > black color. If you've one you'd like to sell, please PM me off list. > Photo

[RBW] WTB Tubus Tara

I'm looking to buy a very good to excellent condition Tubus Tara rack in black color. If you've one you'd like to sell, please PM me off list. Photos would be nice. Thanks, Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

Re: [RBW] Re: IRD 8-speed [13-40] Wide Range Cassette

esn't feel like much of a change.  Chainrings are 24-34-44, with 700 x 40 tires. It feels fine to me, but then most of mine have 3-tooth steps at the low gear end.  And, as it happens, 36x32 is just fine for most of the steep terrain where I ride.  I have a 24T granny ring, but only get to use it

[RBW] Re: FS Sackville and Brooks

The Saddlesack has sold. Saddle is still available. On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10:00:31 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YtdvBPolJEg/Wre4a_uhTsI/Ch4/9DY9IiArLww0HlooQPYoV4jXaNyr4lCpQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180325_090058_075.jpg> >

Re: [RBW] Best first layer wrap for a double wrapping bars

ramps.  A base layer of friction tape will prevent that.  It will also provide a very slight layer of cushion and will slightly increase the diameter of the wrapped bar, but if those are your primary reasons there are other things you can use that are squishier and thicker. But if your main g

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

ou don’t really want, so now it’s for sale?  Bought way too many bikes way too fast and somebody has decided you should settle down to fewer bikes?  Bought yet another bike or bikes and need $1600 to pay for them? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this mes

[RBW] Appaloosa review

https://restoringvintagebicycles.com/2018/04/01/rivendell-appaloosa-review/ Nola Wilken's got a new Rivendell Appaloosa. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: FS Sackville and Brooks

This is perfectly fine with me, Max. Someone buy Max's Olive Saddlesack so Max can buy mine. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:06:58 PM UTC-5, Max S wrote: > > Let me know if this is breaching etiquette somehow, but... If someone > wants a Me

[RBW] Re: FS Sackville and Brooks

Lots of looks but no responses so I'll knock my price down to $180.00 for the Saddlesack and $80.00 for the B67; shipping included CONUS. I'd take $250.00 for both in a package deal. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10:00:31 AM UTC-5, Steve But

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

Not without the bread, it's not.  On its own, a hot dog ain't nothin' but a sausage. On 03/28/2018 05:35 PM, Christopher Murray wrote: Of course a hot dog is a sandwich! Chris -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: '09 Sam Redux

o are surprised to hear a bell on a bicycle???   That's really weird.  I encounter tourists from the world over down around the Tidal Basin and they all know what a bicycle bell is, even though most of them do not speak English. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received th

[RBW] FS Sackville and Brooks

tored indoors and has never been wet. I've decided I prefer the C17 on my commuter bike, so don't need the B67. I'd like to get $200.00 for the Saddlesack and $100.00 for the B67. Both include shipping CONUS. Please PM me with questions. Thanks for looking. Steve Butche

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

rs-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For m

[RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Bike Poster

31 On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 6:46:46 PM UTC-4, John wrote: > > > > > Hi > > > I seem to have Two of the Riv Goines posters. I’ll never frame and h

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

YSteeds.jpg> You have snow on the ground 7 months a year?   If so, maybe your "other bike" should be something like this Image result for sled dogs On Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 3:49:28 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/22/2018 05:42 PM, iamkeith wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

t;comfortable" and "long distance" things well in hand.  Maybe not the "tent plus cannibal cooking pot plus your entire wardrobe stuffed into a duffel bag" side of "touring," though. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

On 03/22/2018 05:06 PM, Tim Butterfield wrote: Steve, That fat bike is a good example of what I was trying to say.  I suspect this may be a difference of _optimized_ for the fringe versus just _passable_ at the fringe.  Expanding into the passable scope may not sacrifice the other end of

Re: [RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

On 03/22/2018 04:13 PM, Grant Petersen wrote: The point which I flopped in making is that a bike that "performs" at the fringes can certainly handle the middle, but not necessarily the other way around. I should have been more clear. Image result for fat bike Performs great at the fringe,

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

ed. I have questions concerning how well the pedestrian stepping into the street outside a crosswalk late at night judged the distance of the oncoming vehicle. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

Are autonomous cars built to obey Asimov's Three Laws?  I doubt it very much. On 03/20/2018 09:05 AM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: Hello Everyone, Just a quick note about the "self-driving" cars. Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics" 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inact

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

well as some drawbacks that for me far outweigh any potential benefits) -- rather than appealing to fear. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

e ten car lengths' real world experience. On 03/19/2018 09:58 PM, Jim M. wrote: On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 3:58:21 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: Since computer driven cars are basically still in the laboratory I'm not going to argue that autonomous cars are ready for p

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

On 03/19/2018 06:39 PM, Eric Norris wrote: By comparison, 5,376 pedestrians were killed by people-drive cars in 2015, which is one pedestrian killed every 1.6 hours. It’s not helpful to focus a single accident—this is a “man bites dog” story that triggers all sorts of worries about technolog

Re: [RBW] Delete post when something is sold

duces the number of posts. Some might not know how to delete their post.  Easy ... just click on the down arrow at the right-top of the post (More Message Options) and click Delete. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day! Black Mountain Monster Cross

Really nice build, Bill ! Very nice even handlebar wrap, too! On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 4:34:24 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > It's a stretch for Riv-content here, but I promise there is some. The > obvious Riv content is limited to hemp twine, Newbaums bar tape, components > from W

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

Infused with Kevlar??? On 03/08/2018 10:04 AM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: Pretty sure it is a similar idea/effect as "bulletproof" coffee... Doug On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 7:12 AM, Steve Palincsar <mailto:palin...@his.com>> wrote: On 03/08/2018 08:45 AM, Bill Lindsay wr

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

On 03/08/2018 08:45 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Steve asked why put coconut oil in your coffee. One tablespoon is about 120 calories of good fat. A cup of coconut coffee (like the one I’m enjoying now) is a pretty satisfying breakfast to one who has gotten off carbs. I was going to drink the

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

ong coffee made in a one-cup french press, so it coulda gotten overpowered.  I'm sure my internals appreciated it.  I like the taste of coconut, so I'll try some unrefined in my coffee today. Perhaps I've missed something: why would you put coconut oil in a cup of coffee? 

[RBW] Re: Why we need to ride...

Yes, sometimes (many times, perhaps) my wife will ask, "are you going to go on a ride today?" This is usually a sign that I really NEED to take a ride. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 5:42:52 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > A common occu

[RBW] Re: Money for Rivendell

Well done, Karl! Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Monday, February 26, 2018 at 9:08:06 PM UTC-6, Karl wrote: > > Sold! Thanks guys and gals! > > Karl > Nashville, TN > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

I bought $20 worth, thinking of gifting them to a friend in hopes that RBW gets a new customer. On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:38:03 PM UTC-5, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I was just in Ri s website and saw their request for their loyal > supporters to purchase store credits of $10 units

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Rivendell Bullmoose bars

so I think they're moving away from them altogether. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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 e

Re: [RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

red into clicking on it. Related image -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

learn to spell properly. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

On 02/23/2018 02:38 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: The last one alone is worth the price of admission. Patrick "Brain? What brain?" Moore https://www.popsci.com/navigating-with-gps-is-making-our-brains-lazy Home Navigating with GPS is making our brains

Re: [RBW] Re: Unsafe helmets

into nuanced positions between or off the line on the X,Y, or Z axis of a 3-d grid can artifically limit understanding to a false polarity. Sigh. Unintended consequences are a bug-a-boo, aye? Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

On 02/23/2018 02:05 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Wooden sign on a pine tree on a dirt road turn off on one of my favorite rides: “Your GPS is WRONG!” I googled "GPS is wrong" looking for image results.  Here are a few: Image result for GPS is wrong Image result for GPS is wrong Image result for

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

Me, too! On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:38:03 PM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I was just in Ri s website and saw their request for their loyal > supporters to purchase store credits of $10 units to help through a cash > flow jump. I promptly purchased some credits. I love this co

[RBW] Re: Compass Knickers questions

Excellent explanation, Patrick. Many of the bodily functions involve reserves and restoration. ->Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 3:39:42 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Great question, Lum. How much of an answer do you want? Ready? D

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day!

Fine machine, Isaac! The bike of which dreams are made! Have a Happy Birthday! On Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:57:03 PM UTC-6, Birdman wrote: > > Thanks! Yeah, the Silca was the only frame pump I could find that was long > enough. -- You received this message because you are subscribe

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

es in a riw he coukd ride that way. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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+unsu

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

Comfort can be different things to different people. I suppose it depends on what part of you is not comfortable and how to make that part comfortable. For some it's their back, others their neck, shoulders, hands, knees, or any combination of these. As we age, that changes, as well. On M

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

e result for mother goose Like that, only on 2 wheels... makes absolutely perfect sense to me! -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [RBW] Alone in a Sea of Autos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq3kxtDJxR0 On 02/08/2018 05:12 AM, Garth wrote: On the contrary . Each and every formation in the Sea, IS the Sea Itself ☺ Sea here, Sea there, Sea this and Sea that ☺ Sea Be All I Be ☺ -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Houseless Sam Hillborne in Portland, Oregon

the globe, including Spain. (Even the Wikipedia article aludes to this possibility). -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

and earth friendly are hardly to be sneered at. But /FUN/ is the /summum bonum/ of bike riding, unless you do it because you can't afford a car and have no bus routes; and if you are that sort, you won't be buying a Riv, let me tell you. But how much fun is a soaking wet a$$?

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

tly versatility stripped away. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, February 5, 2018 at 2:12:32 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: Perhaps you could get a Roadeo and invite Patrick Moore to come visit you in Florida and tell him to bring his Dremel.  He can remove those unsightly fen

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

ikely. Not even sure that it could happen on a custom. Basically, I want a fatter tired, higher handlebar (still drops) cross between my old Masi and my Paramount. Laing Cocoa, FL -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

Rivendell could absolutely clone the Atlantis in a Roadini-like tigged configuration.  They have everything they need to do that.  They'd just have to decide to do it and prioritize it over their other things. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

On 02/04/2018 02:57 AM, rw1911 wrote: I wrote a big, long response sharing my personal experiences with moving to new tech related to bikes and cars, but in the end, I came to the same place... Why not?  Disc brakes are good.  Maybe they they don't have the character or aesthetics of our be

[RBW] Re: Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

I was thinking the very same thing, recently, Chris. My "grail" bike has been a Hunqapillar; but I simply find obtaining one cost prohibitive. Steve "el cheapo" Butcher On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 7:34:28 PM UTC-6, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > I don't really

[RBW] WTB - Riv Reader #37

Does anyone have a Riv Reader #37 they are willing to sell? I'm looking for one. Steve -- 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 r

Re: [RBW] Who wants a Hunqadiscer?

use with a disc brake you're going to have to be very deep indeed to submerge the disc rotor in the mud... Image result for submerging in quicksand deep enough to have buried the pedals, and at that point you've probably got other worries on your mind. -- Steve Palincsar Alexand

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

50 in and had a good time riding. On Friday, February 2, 2018 at 1:52:27 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: One time I talked a guy from work, a systems engineer, into joining me at the Mathews County "Tour de Chesapeake."  This was his very first ever bike event. The nigh

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

s taking off on the ride next morning, there he is trying to reassemble a rear derailleur with his bike laid out on the grass in front of the school. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Are you using your real name on here?

Image result for willie nelson I'll put my money on Willie anytime... On 01/31/2018 05:29 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Funny, funny! But I favor Rainer Maria Rilke over Willie when it comes to wowing the gals. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Are you using your real name on here?

dear perfection which he owes Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name, And for that name which is no part of thee Take all myself. *Romeo:* I take thee at thy word: Call me but love, and I'll be new baptized; Henceforth I never will be Romeo. Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- Yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

On 01/31/2018 03:29 PM, Jim M. wrote: On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 11:01:14 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: we'ved asked around and /not one single person on the entire club ride/ -- and they themselves all had threadless headsets -- *ever* had any idea how to adjus

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

advantage being you can adjust a threadless headset with an allen key, which is on a multi-tool. Threaded you got to bring a couple of decent sized wrenches to adjust. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Are you using your real name on here?

Yes.  Real location as well. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Have a Sub 20lb Roadeo?

re club ride/ -- and they themselves all had threadless headsets -- *ever* had any idea how to adjust one. So in my book, although there's unquestionably a theoretical advantage there, in practice it's meaningless since nobody seems to know how to do it. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria,

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