date:20130818

[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

2013-08-18 Thread Michael Hechmer

beautiful. enjoy.

On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:43:46 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it 
> has met every one. It rides smoother -- and faster! -- than any other bike 
> I've ever owned. I smiled the whole way from the bike shop. Tomorrow I'm 
> setting off on a 25km slow bike tour around some farms out in the country. 
> I'll probably have more to say then, but as of right now, I'm in love with 
> this bike, and I'm glad I finally decided to make this purchase.
>
> The guys at Dream Cycle actually thanked me for bringing the bike to their 
> shop to work on. They said the bike made them smile whenever they looked at 
> it, and as they were building it, they found new things to love about her. 
>
> Most of the components are different than those sold in Riv's stock build 
> kit. I ultimately didn't save any on the cost of the parts, but I did keep 
> from getting hit with a $350 tax bill by buying the parts locally. A 
> screenshot of the build can be found in this flickr set: 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157635020456860/
>
>
> More photos are to come, but I had to share this one a friend posted of 
> me. If you look closely, you'll see just how big the smile on my face is. 
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9533259489/
>
> Happy riding,
> Cecily
>

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[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

2013-08-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo

Gorgeous build, enjoy the ride!

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[RBW] Briones solo ride today

2013-08-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo

I'd say those pictures show some steep-ness!  What were you riding?

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Re: [RBW] Stolen Royal H Mixte Ventura

2013-08-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo

Interesting about the insurance... Curious if you have a specific rider for 
your bike(s) or just general homeowner coverage.

In glad you got it back and have that option.  Its a tough call given the 
one-of-a-kind nature of the bike.  If you keep it the bike has even more 
'story' behind it now, it's famous and infamous!

Good luck with your decision, let us know how it turns out.

Tony

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[RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

2013-08-18 Thread ascpgh

Tony:

I just got my first generator hub, a SON. I looked, watched, listened and 
lurked over every post about them and once I got the ball going I couldn't 
justify choosing parts other than the ones I knew I wanted to use and I am 
happy to have done so. No one I spoke to ever said "next time I will get 
the   instead of the Schmidt". I waited, 
bought smart and held out until I did not have to justify it for my 
commuting use. Ditto for a very well-bought Luxos-B light. In the end I was 
so close in budget that my preferences were easily justifiable. Being able 
to use it on either of my bikes was the only art of the deal as I designed 
it.

The first ride with the hub/wheel and light was like being a kid with my 
first new bike. I had been working on our house all day, wife away on 
business, had a meager supper and was tinkering with the last details to 
get the generator and light up and working. It was so impressive in the 
work stand that I grabbed my riding shoes, helmet and went outside to the 
street. First I headed for a gap in the street lights, then I turned left, 
and it just swept over me. I rode for the next two and a half hours, able 
for the first time to feel not marginalized in my nighttime travel and that 
included a wide array of lights from spendy rechargeable battery pack rigs 
(one of which popped out of its cheap bar bracket after a meager bump, 
swung on its cord's radius into the front spokes killing itself, the wheel 
and nearly me), and a spectrum of cheap LED battery burners I have used in 
my over-reacting response. It was one of the most simply superior 
experiences I have ever had with a bike. I simply could not find enough 
dark places to ride and felt like I was seeing the whole town at night for 
the first time, not just trying to escape home like some roach in the 
kitchen trying to scurry back to its dark place when the lights come on.

Whatever you choose, do so in a way that makes you happy in the end. I am 
able to speak to that utterly pleased outcome of my years-long odyssey to 
make my own light as I ride to and from work. I'll be out there more now.

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh  

On Saturday, August 17, 2013 1:38:43 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Any personal experiences to back up the price delta?  I'm currently 
> running a shimano on my 650b converted trek. Aside from an intermittent 
> 'chirp' that I sometimes notice I have no complaints.  I'll be building up 
> another dyno wheel in 700c this fall, and I'm curious if anyone can talk me 
> into the son.   It definitely wins on looks...
>
> Is it basically like choosing between a nice XT/105 rear hub vs a 
> king/white/Paul version...?
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Large ShopSack - Grey Grid - New

2013-08-18 Thread Marty


>
> First and last price drop: Now $49 shipped. 
>

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[RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

2013-08-18 Thread Matthew J

> This may also argue for using the less expensive hub on a commuter bike, 
as folks often use stouter tires for commuting.

Maybe just dumb luck, but I have been commuting on wonderfully smooth 
rolling Grand Bois Cypres (SON hub up front) now for 7 months with no 
flats.  If a commuter can afford the experiment, I highly recommend trying. 
 After all, most people who bike commute spend more of their cycling time 
on the commuter than any other bike.

Also, SON makes some great rough stuff variants.  Just this week Peter 
White says he is now stocking a fat wheel SON.


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[RBW] Hey, where have I seen them before?

2013-08-18 Thread qwerty

Hi All,

Last week I received the latest copy of Adventure Cycling's Cyclesource
equipment catalog.  Flipping through the pages, I came across a photo of a
group of familiar riders.  I immediately recognized them as our own Smitty
and Family.  Turns out the photo was taken by non-other than our own Manny
A., while on vacation to Portland last yearphotos prove it!  Riv
content: those Bosco bars look super comfy.

Mike G.

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Re: [RBW] first century tomorrow - any last minute tips?

2013-08-18 Thread NWAJack

I survived.  Only got a few pics, mainly at rest stops.  I could not h
ave done it with any other type of bike - or if I wasn't using flat pedals! 
Musa shorts are amazingly comfy also.

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[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

2013-08-18 Thread Pondero

I'm hoping this materializes, and am going to make an effort to 
participate.  For me MSP makes it a probable, and SF is a maybe.

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[RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

2013-08-18 Thread Montclair BobbyB

I owned a SON on a previous bike (which I have since sold), and it was an 
absolutely beautiful hub... It made me think "If Phil Wood made a dynamo 
hub, this would be it"...  But honestly I was hard-pressed to notice 
whether it gave better performance than my Shimano or SRAM dyno-hubs.

Since then I have owned several dynamos, including Shimano DH-3N70, SRAM 
iLight, and Sturmey Archer X-FDD.  They all performed well; the Shimano (to 
me) feels like the best quality of the 3 (and for much less $ than the 
SON).  I've gotten some great deals on the SRAM iLight, and I really like 
that hub too.  The Sturmey (don't ask me why) seems like it's not quite as 
powerful, but that could be my imagination.  They certainly look like 
amazingly well-built hubs for the $.  But I can understand for certain 
builds (where you want that high end quality finish), you may just have to 
go with a Phil Wood, or a Chris King or a SON... the quality of the SON hub 
is apparent... it's solid.

I haven't heard too many bad reviews on dynamo hubs (which is the best 
news)... these days you don't have to spend much to get a quality dyno 
setup on your bike.  I have em on several bikes... it's just the way to go.

BB

On Saturday, August 17, 2013 1:38:43 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Any personal experiences to back up the price delta?  I'm currently 
> running a shimano on my 650b converted trek. Aside from an intermittent 
> 'chirp' that I sometimes notice I have no complaints.  I'll be building up 
> another dyno wheel in 700c this fall, and I'm curious if anyone can talk me 
> into the son.   It definitely wins on looks...
>
> Is it basically like choosing between a nice XT/105 rear hub vs a 
> king/white/Paul version...?
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Practical differences - SON vs Shimano Dyno hub?

2013-08-18 Thread Joe Hogg

On 08/18/2013 04:59 AM, ascpgh wrote:

Tony:

I just got my first generator hub, a SON. I looked,
watched, listened and lurked over every post about them and
once I got the ball going I couldn't justify choosing parts
other than the ones I knew I wanted to use and I am happy to
have done so. No one I spoke to ever said "next time I will
get the nsert generator hub name here> instead
of the Schmidt". I waited, bought smart and held out until I
did not have to justify it for my commuting use. Ditto for a
very well-bought Luxos-B light. In the end I was so close in
budget that my preferences were easily justifiable. Being able
to use it on either of my bikes was the only art of the deal
as I designed it.

The first ride with the hub/wheel and light was like being
a kid with my first new bike. I had been working on our house
all day, wife away on business, had a meager supper and was
tinkering with the last details to get the generator and light
up and working. It was so impressive in the work stand that I
grabbed my riding shoes, helmet and went outside to the
street. First I headed for a gap in the street lights, then I
turned left, and it just swept over me. I rode for the next
two and a half hours, able for the first time to feel not
marginalized in my nighttime travel and that included a wide
array of lights from spendy rechargeable battery pack rigs
(one of which popped out of its cheap bar bracket after a
meager bump, swung on its cord's radius into the front spokes
killing itself, the wheel and nearly me), and a spectrum of
cheap LED battery burners I have used in my over-reacting
response. It was one of the most simply superior experiences I
have ever had with a bike. I simply could not find enough dark
places to ride and felt like I was seeing the whole town at
night for the first time, not just trying to escape home like
some roach in the kitchen trying to scurry back to its dark
place when the lights come on.

Whatever you choose, do so in a way that makes you happy in
the end. I am able to speak to that utterly pleased outcome of
my years-long odyssey to make my own light as I ride to and
from work. I'll be out there more now.

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Saturday, August 17, 2013 1:38:43 AM UTC-4, Tony
DeFilippo wrote:
Any
personal experiences to back up the price delta? I'm
currently running a shimano on my 650b converted trek. Aside
from an intermittent 'chirp' that I sometimes notice I have
no complaints. I'll be building up another dyno wheel in
700c this fall, and I'm curious if anyone can talk me into
the son. It definitely wins on looks...
Is it basically like choosing between a nice XT/105 rear
hub vs a king/white/Paul version...?
Thanks,
Tony

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Hi Andy,

Very nice description of careful researching, acquisition, and
building your lighting system and being satisfied in the end. What
did you decide about a rear light?

Thanks,

Joe Hogg
LA, CA

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