Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen S. Hillborne reunited with owner

Yeah, those leafblowers suck. Er, blow, Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 11:40 AM, sameness wrote: > Nah, it's LA we're talking about. The closest thing to public intervention > on private property is the threat of a bad Yelp revi

Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?

Did anyone mention Lucas yet? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > Quality control? have you ever bought something made in England, hahaha. > The country that brought us the Reliant Robin. > > > http://w

Re: [RBW] Any reason not to lace a 32 spoke SON hub 2x?

The answer would be yes, go for it. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 4:13 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 09/08/2014 10:29 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > 28 spoke 2X front wheel reporting in. Not a SON,

Re: [RBW] Re: Student you guys helped update

I presume this is Kankyi, prominently featured in the Cycle Oregon coverage: http://bikeportland.org/2014/09/07/cycle-oregon-day-1-dalles-glenwood-110848 And doing it barefoot style! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 7:10 AM, Tony D

Re: [RBW] Any reason not to lace a 32 spoke SON hub 2x?

28 spoke 2X front wheel reporting in. Not a SON, but I have lived to tell the tale. Dirt and snow and everything in between! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 2:20 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > I have a wheelset built up on old Campy

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

At least you got a milkshake out of it! Take it easy and recover wholly! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 8:40 PM, lungimsam wrote: > I hate when people on bikes get hit by cars, because it >> just...doesn't...have...to happen in

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant blamed for hacked email account?

I trust the NSA to confirm the validity of all incoming email. If it doesn't have their seal of approval, I don't open it! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 2:39 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Spoofed email is another hot button of min

Re: [RBW] Re: All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

Mr. Fiend is in charge of the voices, but may I politely add in my best Edna Krabappel voice: Ha! And Chief Wiggum: Move along, nothing to see here. It's been an Every Simpsons Ever sort of a week. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 a

Re: [RBW] All Rounder available - help me before it disappears

Bill beat me to it: Larry, can you confirm the PBH of 59? 89 would be more appropriate for a 59cm frame. The bike looks to be a Waterford built All-Rounder. Great bikes, but they don't command the price that Stark/Nobilette/Goodrich-made, Bell-painted custom frames do. Someone correct me if I'm

Re: [RBW] Loup/Cypres decision paralysis on 650b tire width...38 vs. 32mm...again

Steve, you should re-ride that descent again, now back w/ 32s on. For science! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 3:09 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 08/30/2014 12:19 AM, lungimsam wrote: > > > Sorts the same thread as before, b

Re: [RBW] FS: Ibex Woolies Boxer Brief - M

Sold! paypal to this address will work just swell! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 7:48 PM, bo richardson wrote: > i will take them > bo > will try to email direct with the other computer > thanks > > -- > You received this mess

[RBW] FS: Ibex Woolies Boxer Brief - M

Bought on ebay as new. They either run really small or it's slightly shrunk. Fits like a small. Great material though. $25 shipped to your door. Unless your door is in Nigeria. Then slightly higher. Will trade for a large. 1,000 words: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/150036

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivish single speed

Hey, whatever keeps you on a bike, right! That said, a Dirt Drop stem might get you the same position while not *looking* so extremely extended. Happy miles. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 7:22 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > WAY

Re: [RBW] Weird Request.

Yeah, that's a keeper!!! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 9:30 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > I've got one- Entmoot! Entmoot! Entmoot!!! > https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/14463694879/ > Happy birthday Manuel J > =- Joe > > On 8/2

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

That's what I'm talking 'bout! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 8:48 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > > > > On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 11:26 PM, Bill wrote: > >> " ... A few ounces make no difference to an amateur, Mr. Moulton says." >>

Re: [RBW] Re: adjustable angle brake levers?

Yeah, most all MTB levers have a set screw that adjusts the reach of the lever. It's not a ton of adjustment, but it's there. http://www.parktool.com/uploads/images/blog/repair_help/mtbbrakelever.jpg Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Aug 18, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy Betty-versary to Me

August sounds like a good month! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 9:45 PM, dougP wrote: > Happy Betty-versary to you! It's so wonderful to hear how much people > enjoy their bikes, and somehow Rivendells bring out a special appr

Re: [RBW] Re: SAM HAS ARRIVED

Photos are there on gmail/Chrome. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Serial Griller wrote: > Sorry about the photos. I tried attaching a file from my computer and it > said :There was an error try again later|."Then tried

Re: [RBW] Beautiful Riv Classic

So they're moving away from the sea-foam green! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 11:19 AM, James Warren wrote: > > Blug and White! > > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] How would you build it?

Awesome Jason, what's the full story on the recovery Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 7:58 PM, JL wrote: > > I have a road standard back that was stolen a few years ago (Thanks joe > for spotting it). > How would you build up

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodles to Albastache stem length?

D'oh! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 9:43 PM, Mike wrote: > > > On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:12:02 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Mike, for me Albas were fine with either an extension 10mm more than the >> one I u

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis

ng my 61cm All-Rounder, which I > believe was an early version of what is now the Atlantis. The geometry is > very similar though they were hand built by Match in the earlier days of > Rivendell (Match, Goodrich, Stark) and were painted by Joe Bell. I believe > they're fairly

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

It's a GoPro. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 3:16 PM, dougP wrote: > No clue. The picture is from the crazyguy website. > > dougP > > > On Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:13:46 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: >> >> dougP, what's that b

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodles to Albastache stem length?

Mike, for me Albas were fine with either an extension 10mm more than the one I used on drops drops. When they REALLY shined is when I got them up significantly higher though. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 3:06 PM, Dave Johnston

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

Ha! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 08/14/2014 03:46 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: > >> Agreed on USPS - I love them. I especially love walking my dog there in >> the middle of the night to do

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

Well, there is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_Clause Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 6:28 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Two excellent reasons why government has no business being in business. > > With abandon, > Patri

Re: [RBW] new Brooks C-17

Will be interesting to hear how this works out! Hopefully will meet all your needs. Have you ever tried Swift? They're flat-topped like a B17, but a touch narrower. If the C17 doesn't work out, check one out. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Aug 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

I see what you did there. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 4:06 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > That's a mammoth sized tool box, Bill! > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 3:07:22 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wro

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

LOVE working w/ the USPS. I can't believe the over and above service they have provided me (UPS guy is pretty good as well). Still the best deal I know of! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 7:49 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > I also pr

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell-spotted-in-the-media thread...

Ha! Good call. I guess a pretty picture is better than one showing the actual shiny bits you sell: http://static.squarespace.com/static/5149f8b3e4b0dbe0bdef2192/514a051be4b0dd6717b36563/516471dce4b0663d2a3c5c58/1365537247121/hosiniku_cherrytree_45_b_900.jpg?format=1000w Here's Takashi's flickr BTW

Re: [RBW] Wee Ride Report

Gentlemen, please stay on topic: http://www.middleearthtobacco.com/ Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 1:19 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Organic whole leaf Virginia tobacco (cured three years). I wouldn't touch > cannabis. Quite com

Re: [RBW] Are you in need of a bolt tuning?

That combined with filling your inner-tubes with helium will really get you somewhere fast! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > But you could save a whole 150grams! > On Aug 8, 2014 10:50 PM, "Curtis Mc

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

Thanks for the 411! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM, jeffrey kane wrote: > Yep, he includes a hex key in every package (so does VO when they sell the > skewers) --- of course, you can source these bolts on the internet f

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

Thanks! http://www.cafepress.com/copenhagenchic.503775045 Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 5:48 AM, Marc Irwin wrote: > Those stickers are available from Cycle Chic through Cafe Press. I > absolutely had to have one when I saw i

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

Where did you get that sticker??? Awesomeness! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Marc Irwin wrote: > > > I'm afraid to even find out about the Hunq. > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: $1200+ of Men's Wool Cycling Gear

Adam, or whoever ends up purchasing this as a lot, I would like to buy just the Ibex 3/4. Thanks! David Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Adam DeFayette wrote: > Let's make a deal! This for $1200 worth of high-end, used

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell should hook up with these people

Here's the original video mentioned in the story: http://vimeo.com/98953952 Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 7:47 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > "Every pair a jewel!" > > Thanks Patrick, that

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell should hook up with these people

"Every pair a jewel!" Thanks Patrick, that was great! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 5:24 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Thanks! We've been wondering where to find quality scissors as the ones we > have found so far are costly dis

Re: [RBW] looking for opinions on the Rivendell Roadeo

Roadeo sounds like the bike for you! I think the end weight will be a bit higher though, unless you put some $$$ into some lightweight build components. If that's your plan though, it should be great! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Somewhat OT: Advice about basic Kindle versus Kindle Fire

The basic reader is much nicer to hold over time than a Fire or Fire HD. Those are both thicker and heavier than the PW. If it's just book reading, and not any apps. Battery on reader definitely lasts longer than on Fires, but I don't know how long for either. I've never done email on either, so

Re: [RBW] 8 Years of Bleriot

Great set, Rob! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 10:21 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > Took the annual picture of my Bleriot a little late this year. I have > too many bikes but this is still the one that gets ridden the most. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Chicago bike-design team unveils its 'Blackline' for national contest

Snob had a pretty good take on them today: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2014/07/just-when-you-think-nobody-can-improve.html Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 10:04 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] From them to now to next. A ride report . . .

The Wolfe quote was wonderful, thank you. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 11:28 AM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > Alternate title: Finding Tranquility on my A.H.H. > > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/07/sometimes-breve

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT my 58 silver Quickbeam for your 56 Quickbeam any color

Just limit your travels to north and south! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 10:14 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > it's kinda flat on along the coast so I could make do 8-) > > I really prefer the silver ones. 58 or 60 would be fine

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT my 58 silver Quickbeam for your 56 Quickbeam any color

Wait, I thought you needed gears for all those hills 'round your parts! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 8:57 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > If you end up having to sell yours to get a 56 ... let me know. I'd like a > silver QB. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: NYTimes: "With carbon fiber replacing steel, bikes shatter in crashes"

2/3 were intentional, that's all I can say... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 6:59 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > All our kids are unplanned for and much prayed for. Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- > You received this mess

Re: [RBW] Re: NYTimes: "With carbon fiber replacing steel, bikes shatter in crashes"

Glad you made it back safe and sound! I think you earned the farthest traveled award! Hopefully you can also do the Midwestern rally that's coming up!!! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 6:32 PM, Abcyclehank wrote: > David, > Than

Re: [RBW] Re: NYTimes: "With carbon fiber replacing steel, bikes shatter in crashes"

I am a cautionary tale. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 6:16 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > Ha, that made my wife laugh! > On Jul 27, 2014 9:13 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > >> My third c

Re: [RBW] Re: NYTimes: "With carbon fiber replacing steel, bikes shatter in crashes"

My third child is the other great example. Totally unplanned for. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 6:11 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > Yes, penicillin is a great example of something earth changing that > happened on accident. > On Ju

Re: [RBW] Re: Crane bell metals and quick reviews. Forget frame metals discussion. Lets talk bells!

Oxidation? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > Ah, I see. I am a semantics person too so I appreciate the clarification. > On Jul 27, 2014 4:06 PM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > >> On 07/27/2014 04:01 P

[RBW] Anyone travelling from PDX to SoCal in the next month perchance?

Trying to buy a bike there, and transporting it here. Obviously FedEx has trucks coming south every day, but just wondering if by chance someone is coming south and had room for a bike. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

Sounds like it will be a good bike! I'm not super-versed in them, but the later-steel Rockhoppers look like real good bikes. This era I'm guessing: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/4589937760.html The earlier ones are probably more relaxed re-pack geometry I would think: http://losangeles.cra

Re: [RBW] Re: Crane bell metals and quick reviews. Forget frame metals discussion. Lets talk bells!

Curious enough to look it up. Real nice, but yeah, kinda' spendy. http://spurcycle.com/bell.html Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 10:31 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Spurcycle ma

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne

54 PBH? Presuming you mean 84? I have an 89 PBH, and a 56 Sam would fit me fine, especially with the 59.5 top tube. I would size down, unless you are planning on riding with upright bars. Then I would say still size down, but you could get away with it. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just en

Re: [RBW] Cover of Bicycle Times Magazine

I backed up all my 5 1/2 floppies to my Zip drive. I recommend everyone do the same. You can never be too careful. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Liesl wrote: > +1 on the vapors > > Although I might add if the overall

Re: [RBW] New bike day n+0 for now

Should be a great bike when built up! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 5:19 PM, Trevor saxton wrote: > So over the past few years I have bought, sold and given away many bikes, > including many ribs, with the idea that I could ge

Re: [RBW] FS: Waxed Canvas Bags.

Nice gear! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 8:05 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Excuse me if this is frowned upon here, just shamelessly plugging my small > hobby of bagmaking. > > I am finishing up a batch of saddle wedges and rackle

Re: [RBW] Re: Front derailer forever overshifting - need help.

FWIW, I have a 9 speed Campy Racing T, and it works fine with a 46-36-22 triple. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 10:25 AM, eflayer wrote: > If the front d is overshifting as to push the chain off the outside of the > big ring, t

Re: [RBW] Re: My Sam Hillborne is literally BOMBPROOF

Glad you and Sam are well. Sound like a job for a Bombadil! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 8:27 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > g-dspeed, friend > > > On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:16:52 AM UTC-5, Rusty Click wrote: >> >> Jay, ride safe my

Re: [RBW] Front derailer forever overshifting - need help.

So by overshifting you mean the chain falls off the outside of the big ring? Have you tried angling the tail of the derailer in a little, rather than lining it up with the chainrings? I found orientating mine that way helped shifting, so maybe try that, and then adjust the limit screw a touch???

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

Yeah, just noticed it sold. Anyone here??? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 1:32 PM, IanA wrote: > If it fits a wide 26" tire (2" plus)) it would be a perfect adventure > tourer/rough stuff bike. My size, more-or-less, but it so

Re: [RBW] ISO Salsa Caseroll recipes

Captain Conway Bennett > > On Jul 21, 2014, at 12:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > So what were those toes that were stepped on? > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > > > > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2014

Re: [RBW] ISO Salsa Caseroll recipes

So what were those toes that were stepped on? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 9:53 AM, wrote: > Thanks Jim! And to Anne, she has been riding my contoured-to my butt > -sprung b-17 with no complaints so I'm thinking something s

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

At that price, you could buy it, re-place the canti posts for 650B, and have it re-painted for less than a new one! I like the stem, too. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 8:41 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I do find myself looking

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

Seller replied to me, and while kinda' cryptic, implied that as Bombas are semi-custom, s/he requested it built for 26". Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 11:27 PM, Tom Harrop wrote: > That is strange. I'm pretty sure it's one of

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

ncluded moving the canti >> mounts to fit 26" wheels. >> >> Cheers, >> David >> >> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 7:28 PM, Peter Morgano >>

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

seller to check though. > On Jul 20, 2014 9:54 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > >> 26" wheels??? And what is the actual size? A 59cm? Good price, but >> kinda-sorta weird... >> >> Cheers, >> David >> >> "it isn't a contest. Jus

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

And Schraeder tubes... so many unanswered questions! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 6:59 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Okay, re-read that... I was hung up on the 59cm top tube. So a 54cm C-C > would correspon

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

ide." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 6:56 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > It says 54 cm in the listing. > > > On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 6:54 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > >> 26" wheels??? And what is the actual size? A 59cm? Good price, but >> kinda-sort

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

26" wheels??? And what is the actual size? A 59cm? Good price, but kinda-sorta weird... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 6:35 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > This made my long day a bit better. At least ebay alerts are good for > some

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul's brakes on your Riv. Experience between models?

If you want to try minis with a lower buy-in, check out the TRP CX9. Very nice brakes that will stop you when you want to be stopped! http://www.ebay.com/itm/321457184366 Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 8:23 PM, Peter Morgano wro

Re: [RBW] Are Zefal frame pumps really that hard to find?

+1 of everything you just wrote, Benz. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > On Saturday, July 19, 2014 4:51:22 AM UTC-7, Skenry wrote: >> >> <...> >> >> >> As to the original question, yes full s

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv 20 + Entmoot Pre-Event Photos

bit of riding the SoCal contingent did up around Point Reyes Station >> this morning. >> >> It was a GREAT time, glad I had the opportunity to reconnect with some >> good people, and more so, meet some other fine folks! >> >> Pics to prove I traveled 1,000 RT to m

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv 20 + Entmoot Pre-Event Photos

> really began. I luckily was able to hang out with some great folks and >>>>>> see >>>>>> some of the most beautiful countryside I've ever laid eyes upon! >>>>>> >>>>>> I literally hopped on the Larkspur ferry as Grant and

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv 20 + Entmoot Pre-Event Photos

hers were >>>> riding off into the distance. >>>> >>>> Here are some photos of the happenings in Walnut Creek from Friday, and >>>> a little bit of riding the SoCal contingent did up around Point Reyes >>>> Station this morning. &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Virtual Entmoot Ride Reports

Thanks, that puts it in perspective, and makes those kind of #s even more impressive!!! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 5:38 PM, RJM wrote: > > Sorry about that, I do forget that sometimes. Up here is Paducah, > Kentucky. Not a

Re: [RBW] Re: Virtual Entmoot Ride Reports

RJM, that sounds fantastic! 400 people... way to go! But where is "up here"??? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 12:37 PM, RJM wrote: > > I forgot to add to my weekend rides; on Saturday night the local bike > club/bikeshop/church

Re: [RBW] Link To My Entmoot Pictures

Okay, there has to be some way to fave an entire flickr set! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:39 AM, Amit Singh wrote: > https://flic.kr/s/aHsjZ4KWka > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv 20 + Entmoot Pre-Event Photos

ct with some >> good people, and more so, meet some other fine folks! >> >> Pics to prove I traveled 1,000 RT to make it happen: https://www.flickr. >> com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157645700299743 >> >> Hopefully we won't have to wait 20 years to do this again!!! &g

[RBW] Riv 20 + Entmoot Pre-Event Photos

folks! Pics to prove I traveled 1,000 RT to make it happen: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157645700299743 Hopefully we won't have to wait 20 years to do this again!!! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

Sounds like she's met Philip. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Pondero wrote: > Pony express arrived with my shirt and patch today. > > My daughter sent me a text when it arrived saying, "It doesn't have a > return addre

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree roll call !!!

Thanks for the offer! Have that covered by Doug who is driving it back south. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 9:10 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > C'mon, Bill! I'm in for a Friday night China Camp sle

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree roll call !!!

Yep, that's what I'm doing. Mad dash up the 5 on Friday, flying back on Sat to pack for holiday w/ the fam on Sunday. You gotta' commit, man! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Joe Bunik wrote: > Easy: join us on FRI or SAT

Re: [RBW] Re: 20th Anniversary/Entmoot Friday afternoon/Sat AM Plans?

I had not heard the updated plan! Makes sense, considering I saw pics of Curtis banging about the PNW! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 7:47 PM, dougP wrote: > David & I are headed up Friday AM. I think Curtis, Jim & Hugh are in

[RBW] 20th Anniversary/Entmoot Friday afternoon/Sat AM Plans?

Doug, Curtis and myself are coming up from SoCalia on Friday, be in the greater Bay Area noon to two-ish... any activities planned for the early adopters? Also Sat AM rides and/or get-to-geth-ers on the radar? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You receive

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Swift

Other link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/102621504@N05/with/14603485314/ It's marked public. Nice ride! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:20 AM, wrote: > Me too. It's more understated. And at the time it was a $225 feature >

[RBW] Seattle Bag Matchers Take Note: Baggins Bags FS

Nice combo here: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/4554626435.html Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- 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] PSA--Romulus for sale in Toronto

Nice bike at a good price! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 7:17 PM, blakcloud wrote: > Here is the link > > http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/4550601199.html > > Cruising CL and saw this come up. Someone might be interested

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

If it were only a 60cm... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 9:12 PM, rcnute wrote: > No one's bought this? Y'all crazy! > > Ryan > > > On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 7:34:11 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote: >> >> Okay, $1475 shipped (PayPal okay

Re: [RBW] Re: PDX Grant Petersen tonight at 7

Perfect! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Zack wrote: > (and a ride report, now posted in the correct thread! - thanks for the > heads-up cyclotouriste!) > > *GP Ride Report * > > 'Twas a great night for a ride. We met

Re: [RBW] Vittoria Voyager/Hyper Tires . . . . . . Oooh Lah Lah !

I have a set of these and of the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes and think they are VERY similar. So similar they could be re-labeled at the factory. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Garth wrote: > >I recently put on som

Re: [RBW] Re: If you bought stuff from me

I had strep throat in early May and it knocked me on my ass for a full week. And even then I was probably functioning at 75%. Don't think I ever had it before. Unexpectedly debilitating. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Pe

Re: [RBW] If you were going to go out and buy a fully modern contemporary bike, what would it be?

I'm diggin' the Specialized AWOL . Seems like a really well designed drop-bar 29er! Sure is a lot uglier than that Niner though! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 1:

Re: [RBW] Broken fork

tastrophically, fork > breakages are pretty rare events and steel forks sometimes break too. > > > On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 10:06 AM, cyclotourist > wrote: > >> What model was it and/or who was the builder? >> >> Cheers, >> David >> >> "it i

Re: [RBW] Broken fork

What model was it and/or who was the builder? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > Here's an odd thing. > > Yesterday I heard of a fork breakage. I belong to a bike club with about a > thousand members

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

Everyone loves a pedant. No, wait... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Agreed, all are welcome, even jerks like me. 😉 > On Jun 23, 2014 10:54 PM, "George Millwood" > wrote: > >> Surely this is the

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Big X0-3 on the bay

That's the spirit! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 6:01 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I'm gonna flip my drop bars up for just a ride around the block, just so I > can say DUI-bars. > > > On Monday, June 23, 2014 5:54:26 PM UTC-7, cy

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Big X0-3 on the bay

I just like saying DUI-bars. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 5:53 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > and during that last hurrah sale we sold those 1993 XO-3's for $399 > and we made a decent margin at that price. > > > On Monday, Ju

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

But in the end it's a Soma bike. No value judgement on that BTW. It's just you can't call it a Rivendell SM. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 3:38 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Dude, you can buy a San Marcos* from Riv, with Riv parts

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Big X0-3 on the bay

I've never seen M-bars set up as DUI-bars! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > That price is a bit optimistic, especially when you add shipping. I would > pay 3- or 400 for a red XO-3 in that condition,

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