[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-12 Thread Mike Schiller
very nice job on the build. I really like the non-aero brakes too. The Homer is the sweet spot in the Riv line up I believe, light enough for spirited riding and just stiff enough for light touring. But hills in Iowa? That's stretching it a bit. ;-) ~mike Carlsbad Ca -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Michael Hechmer
Really nice looking set-up. That first ride is always sweet. BTW, were those humps in the earth the things you referred to as hills? Michael Westford, VT On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote: Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! Your's is a beautiful build of Homer's grace and handsome elegance. I agree with Michael though, I somehow missed the not flat Iowa pictures. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread ascpgh
Very nice. A custom-ordered day to match the bike. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote: Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling Iowa for

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Patrick Moore
I love the 44 cm B 135s on my Fargo, except for the flats position, which the bar's upsweep makes awkward. But the ramps are wonderful. I run the even nicer Maes Parallel on two Riv road bikes. I have Noodles on the Ram. I swapped my too-wide 46 cm Noodles for 42s and installed a stem 1 cm longer

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Takashi
Beautiful bike and beautiful sceneries! Sky-blue frame and purple bartapes go really well together. I have used Noodles and Nitto Randos on my Bike Friday. I prefer Noodles. Bike Friday and Riv bikes are both designed to be able to put handlebars high, so I find upward sweep of Rando bars to be

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Bob Cook
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:53:51 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Fantastic! Your's is a beautiful build of Homer's grace and handsome elegance. I agree with Michael though, I somehow missed the not flat Iowa pictures. Grin. Ha! Yes, Michael and Patrick, Iowa's hills are neither the

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Bob Cook
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:28:26 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: I have used Noodles and Nitto Randos on my Bike Friday. I prefer Noodles. Bike Friday and Riv bikes are both designed to be able to put handlebars high, so I find upward sweep of Rando bars to be unnecessary. Noodle's backsweep

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
Walking a hill is never a defeat. Believing it is a defeat is a defeat. Grin. And from the few roads I've ridden in Iowa you are right, where there are hills they do not bother to make the road longer. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:08:47 AM UTC-6, Bob Cook wrote:

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Bob Cook
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:52:36 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Walking a hill is never a defeat. Believing it is a defeat is a defeat. Grin. And from the few roads I've ridden in Iowa you are right, where there are hills they do not bother to make the road longer. Grin. You are

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-10 Thread Call Me Jay
Awesome. My new 650b Homer is to arrive on Thursday. I'll post a ride report as well. On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote: Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-09 Thread dougP
Nice photos! Those of us in the western part of the country are envious of the green. Sounds like the bike is mostly working well. It looks great. dougP On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:31:53 PM UTC-7, Bob Cook wrote: Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage

[RBW] Re: Homer's first proper, if not long, ride

2014-07-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
Tremendous. Just splendid On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:31:53 PM UTC-7, Bob Cook wrote: Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling Iowa for Homer's first real ride. I must admit I wore padded