[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte
Thanks Kai! That is such a nice color, almost the original Rivendell road blue. Can't wait to see yours in the wild. Hope mine comes a day early too! -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
The "best tire in the world" are the ones on your bike right now. If anyone doubts this, try riding without any tires ! If you need new tires, the best ones are the ones you get, regardless of how or why. Questioning and comparing yourself to others is futile, like being a pinball in the machine and wondering why you have no sense of direction. No one is a pinball. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
i've used compass babyshoes, switchback hills, and rat trap passes, all in standard and EL casing. now that i only have one bike which consolidates my miles, i prefer hetres as the best value. surprisingly enough, i have the parimoto with gravelking casing on my girlfriends BDB Pelican, and i think they are "close enough". ymmv -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
Lee Legrand very concisely asked: "Huh?" in response to my sarcastic request for the best tires in the world to be cheap. It was a sarcastic comment. Many many people have learned that better tires are better. Many people believe that Compass tires are the best in the world for their given size. Many of those people also complain that Compass tires are expensive. Some ask participants of the Rivendell Bicycle Works Owners Bunch Google Group to explain and justify the pricing of Compass Bicycles Ltd. I think that state of affairs is amusing on many levels and my sarcastic post was an attempt to add more amusement to the comedy. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA Thanks for clarifying. Now I know you did not smoke bad bag of bud yesterday. On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > i've used compass babyshoes, switchback hills, and rat trap passes, all in > standard and EL casing. > > now that i only have one bike which consolidates my miles, i prefer hetres > as the best value. > > surprisingly enough, i have the parimoto with gravelking casing on my > girlfriends BDB Pelican, and i think they are "close enough". ymmv > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to 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. > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
[image: Related image][image: Image result for pinball machine tilting] On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 8:45:19 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote:Questioning and comparing yourself to others is futile, like being a pinball in the machine and wondering why you have no sense of direction. No one is a pinball. . > > > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] 10x200 mile challenge nearing the end
Ha! I hope. Grin. I heard Bill saying something very different. That to rank them diminishes them and the rides on them and himself because they are all inherently different and inherently good for their specific purposes. Bill is upholding bicycle dignity (to use the Catholic social justice concept of human dignity incredibly loosely with bicycles), and exercising bold humility in doing so. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9:47:28 PM UTC-6, Mattt wrote: > > Bill said he is not doing a bike ranking, which I understand. You don't > want the other children to know the favorite. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] 10x200 mile challenge nearing the end
I’m always reminding people how boldly humble I am. Grin Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
Can we incorporate a "like" tab on these posts? Bill Lindsay and Mark in Beacon made me laugh today. IME, you just can't beat Compass. It does lead to a dilemma when you have several bikes though, because, yes, they're pricey. But a few years ago I tried the GB ELs and didn't find them to change my riding experience in any noticeable manner, compared to the Riv Jack Browns I had been running. But when I put even the standard casing Compass on the Hilsen for the first time, I was stunned at how great they were. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: BG Rock and roll tires 700c
I’ll check and I will be in Santa Fe for a few days. Thanks -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: BG Rock and roll tires 700c
Gumwall -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] 10x200 mile challenge nearing the end
Multi-leveled self effacement is a sure sign. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
I cannot definitively say that any tires I've ridden made me go faster. This is according to the bike computer on familiar routes. But I will say the GB and Compass tires corner better than anything I've ridden, stick good, very stable descents, and ride and handle real nice. My favorite tires. Good flats track record. I also like how they seem to carry their momentum when you start up a hill compared to other tires I've ridden. That means I don't have to downshift until I get further up the hill for a more exhilarating ride experience. But again seems like the clock shows I'm not any faster on any given tire. Anyway I don't use a bike computer anymore. I just use my internal "fun-o-meter" and I also enjoy just tracking how many miles I ride each week with my GPS on my iPhone. Fun-o-meter works way better than a computer! -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] 10x200 mile challenge nearing the end
Too bad I don't live in Bill's area or I definitely would have volunteered to help him get the 200 miles in on his tandem! -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte
Honestly, I'm looking forward to mudding it up. Was hoping for a burnt pumpkin, but blue's good. Are you in and around NYC Marty? There's a swiftly growing contingent of step through rivs on wasternmost L.I., can't wait to see your mighty Silver rearing it's headtube soon (certainly two days early!) -Kai BK NY -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
*Please let's not discuss helmet use.* *I'm Just looking for Jobst quotes.* Just wanted to know if he ever discussed this publicly. I cannot find any comments by him about it online. Anyone here read anything he said on this? Thanks for any links. Let's leave this at just links. Thanks. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
https://www.bicycling.com/culture/people/cycling-legend-jobst-brandt-passes-away Big quote about half-way through the article. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
Finding Jobst quotes on helmets is hard. One must access a search engine and type in both Jobst and helmet. Here's the money quote: “I avoid helmet discussions because they are a religious belief. There are no realistic tests and all the people I know who crashed with one received severe head injuries as bad as if they had no helmet— usually skull fractures in the face. In contrast, I and my fellow riders have crashed often and not gotten head injuries other than a scrape that drew a bit of blood. As I pointed out, Muhammad Ali's glove has far more cushioning than a bicycle helmet, yet it was possible with a mass far less than a human skull for him to deliver knockout punches, protection against which the bicycle helmet is touted.” With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 10:06:52 AM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > > *Please let's not discuss helmet use.* > *I'm Just looking for Jobst quotes.* > > Just wanted to know if he ever discussed this publicly. > > I cannot find any comments by him about it online. > Anyone here read anything he said on this? > > Thanks for any links. > > Let's leave this at just links. Thanks. > > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 9:06:52 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > > *Please let's not discuss helmet use.* > *I'm Just looking for Jobst quotes.* > > Just wanted to know if he ever discussed this publicly. > > I cannot find any comments by him about it online. > Anyone here read anything he said on this? > > Thanks for any links. > > Let's leave this at just links. Thanks. > Although I didn't see anything from Jobst about helmets, there are two big sources for his quotes/responses to mainly questions in rec.bicycles.tech (which I believe is still around!) The first is Sheldon Brown's Bicycle FAQ by Jobst: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/index.html The second is the one cited in the FAQ, Norman Yarvin's yarchive.net: http://yarchive.net/bike/index.html The second is broken down by topic and cites who the author is like Jobst. Good Luck! -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
+1 Eric. I just pay the price and enjoy the ride. I am utterly spoiled by Compass tires. On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 12:07:21 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > My riding took a leap forward a few years ago when I finally broke down > and started buying expensive tires. They do make a difference, and they are > worth the money. > > I currently ride Grand Bois and Compass tires almost exclusively. The > major exception is a 650B-equipped Rivendell that currently has Gravel > Kings, which are are the last “cheap” tires I still use. > > --Eric N > campyo...@me.com > www.CampyOnly.com > Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > @Campyonlyguy > > > On Oct 4, 2017, at 8:47 PM, Bill Lindsay > > wrote: > > Lee Legrand very concisely asked: "Huh?" in response to my sarcastic > request for the best tires in the world to be cheap. It was a sarcastic > comment. Many many people have learned that better tires are better. Many > people believe that Compass tires are the best in the world for their given > size. Many of those people also complain that Compass tires are > expensive. Some ask participants of the Rivendell Bicycle Works Owners > Bunch Google Group to explain and justify the pricing of Compass Bicycles > Ltd. I think that state of affairs is amusing on many levels and my > sarcastic post was an attempt to add more amusement to the comedy. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 6:16:47 PM UTC-7, Lee Legrand wrote: >> >> I don’t ask for much. I just want somebody to ignore all costs to >> develop and manufacture the best tires in the world and I want them to sell >> them to me for really really cheap. What’s so hard about that?! >> >> Huh? >> >> On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 9:01 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> I don’t ask for much. I just want somebody to ignore all costs to >>> develop and manufacture the best tires in the world and I want them to sell >>> them to me for really really cheap. What’s so hard about that?! >>> >>> -- >>> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> > -- > 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-bun...@googlegroups.com . > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > . > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte
Are you in and around NYC Marty? Nope. Southern PA, just North of Baltimore. A gathering of muddied up Mt. Mixtes sounds like fun though. RoscoRally? Bubbapalooza? -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Many Faces of Mr. Clem
I fiddle with the set up of this bike more than any of my others and decided to share some of my configurations. Not much going on at work today [img]https://i.imgur.com/HcPqPn6.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Gd7tk2t.jpg[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/Du1hhT5.jpg?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/ibE73YP.jpg[/img] -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Many Faces of Mr. Clem
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Du1hhT5.jpg?1[/img] On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2:09:33 PM UTC-4, Davey Two Shoes wrote: > > I fiddle with the set up of this bike more than any of my others and > decided to share some of my configurations. > Not much going on at work today > > > [img]https://i.imgur.com/HcPqPn6.jpg[/img] > [img] > https://i.imgur.com/Gd7tk2t.jpg[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/Du1hhT5.jpg?1[/img] > [img]https://i.imgur.com/ibE73YP.jpg[/img] > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: BG Rock and roll tires 700c
ok, im interested depending on shipping costs. Send me a PM whenever :) On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 11:05:12 AM UTC-4, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Gumwall -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Many Faces of Mr. Clem
Great pictures Davey! I don't have anything against Bosco's (currently using and loving them), but it's refreshing to see a something else on this versatile frame. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Many Faces of Mr. Clem
Very nice! Is that a 52cm frame? What's your saddle height? Chris -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Many Faces of Mr. Clem
I had boscos on for a while, they were nice. i cant find any pictures though :( I can check my saddle height later but my pbh is 81.4 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
maybe he never fell down - I haven't been that lucky -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
In fact, in the end didn't he crash and suffer brain damage from which he never recovered? On 10/05/2017 02:45 PM, Ron Mc wrote: maybe he never fell down - I haven't been that lucky -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
I crashed and without brain damage (only because of the helmet), though some may say I never recovered. On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2:08:08 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > In fact, in the end didn't he crash and suffer brain damage from which > he never recovered? > > > On 10/05/2017 02:45 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > > maybe he never fell down - I haven't been that lucky > > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
Resist Nomad 700x28c, Hutchinson Confrerie des 650b. The Pari-Moto is a little too expensive to go into the cheap category, and the Nomad 35 is good, but it's just a tire. -david parsons On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9:35:45 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > There's that old saying about fast, good, & cheap. You only get to pick 2 > of 3. > > dougP > > On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 8:47:29 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> Lee Legrand very concisely asked: "Huh?" in response to my sarcastic >> request for the best tires in the world to be cheap. It was a sarcastic >> comment. Many many people have learned that better tires are better. Many >> people believe that Compass tires are the best in the world for their given >> size. Many of those people also complain that Compass tires are >> expensive. Some ask participants of the Rivendell Bicycle Works Owners >> Bunch Google Group to explain and justify the pricing of Compass Bicycles >> Ltd. I think that state of affairs is amusing on many levels and my >> sarcastic post was an attempt to add more amusement to the comedy. >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> >> On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 6:16:47 PM UTC-7, Lee Legrand wrote: >>> >>> I don’t ask for much. I just want somebody to ignore all costs to >>> develop and manufacture the best tires in the world and I want them to sell >>> them to me for really really cheap. What’s so hard about that?! >>> >>> Huh? >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 9:01 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: >>> I don’t ask for much. I just want somebody to ignore all costs to develop and manufacture the best tires in the world and I want them to sell them to me for really really cheap. What’s so hard about that?! -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: PSA -Atlantis
How does the Atlantis compare to the blue Rosco? Chris -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
Right, I am just looking for links, as stated in the OP. But moderator can remove the thread now if he likes, since I got an answer already. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
As I recall, Jobst did crash, but the brain damage he suffered had nothing to do with the crash itself, but some kind of complication that happened after he got to the hospital. Kyle Brooks Akron, OH, USA On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 3:08:08 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > In fact, in the end didn't he crash and suffer brain damage from which > he never recovered? > > > On 10/05/2017 02:45 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > > maybe he never fell down - I haven't been that lucky > > > > -- > 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] FS: various perennially popular components...
Joe interested in the nitto 135 can't message on mobile. Please email at philipw...@gmail.com -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: PSA -Atlantis
I have been thinking about that question a lot over the last few days, Christopher. In terms of fit, I don't think there's much of a difference between the two. The thing that stands out the most to me is ride quality. The Atlantis seems to do a better job at smoothing out road noise than the Rosco. It feels more stable as well, probably owing to the slightly lower BB and slightly longer chainstays than the Rosco. There's some psychological stuff going on as well when I ride the Atlantis that wasn't the case when I rode the Rosco. I have read over and over about the "magical feel" of the Atlantis, or something like that. And I agree with those assessments-- it is a darn fine riding bicycle. Confirmation bias? Maybe. I guess time will tell. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: PSA -Atlantis
Good catch! Those are nice bikes. To be honest, I was in contact with the seller because I was originally going to have a coworker pick it up a few weeks back, but then I was schedule to go to MN myself. It kept getting bumped, but now I am supposed to be heading up that way on Tuesday. Long story short, my wife thanks you, or I would have brought that back and possibly sold my 61cm frame. Cheers, Matt On Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2:40:05 PM UTC-5, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > I'll revive this thread with the announcement that I am now the owner of > this Atlantis. > > I was in the Twin Cities for a wedding and arranged with the seller to see > the frame. Seller was the original owner, had ridden it lots but cared for > it (framesaver, etc), and had recently powdercoated it. > > It is a Toyo built frame with a serial number of 'AT00287', which, if my > research on this forum is correct, indicates that I now own the 287th > Atlantis produced. Way cool. > > I hastily built it up this week but have only had time for short rides in > the evenings/nights. But my initial impressions are overwhelmingly > positive. I have a PBH in the 86 range, and fit is spot on. Ride and > handling are superb. I can't wait to take it out for an all day ride. > > Proof photo is attached. It was the maiden voyage, quite late, but I just > didn't want to go home! > > > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Flyer Special, Paul Motolite, Nitto S65, Nexus 8, Ortlieb Panniers, Inolight, and Big Apple (Final Parts Clear Out)
This is what is left. Price drop on items. Link to pictures below. Let me know if you have any questions or want to see something specific. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3njnWUSiXUHZ0tLV0dhQnllV0E Brooks Flyer Special in Black. Almost new. I looked over the saddle and did not see any scuffs. $110 Schwalbe Big Apple Kevlar Guard 26x2.35 set (you get two). Lots of life left. Not used much. $45 Inolight 10+ and Top Light Plus, comes with wiring - $40 -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Diff between slick GravelKing and Compass Babyshoe Pass? Looks the same. Described the same.
I agree, Many years ago, Grant stated in a write up, RBW had to purchase a new Jack Brown mold as the original was wearing. On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9:42:58 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > I'm pretty sure Compass owns the mold. > > > > -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] French Fender Day 2017 at JPW
Who's in? My Rivendells are staying at home but I'll be there with my 650b Peugeot PX-50 (and maybe my son's 500a Gitane). -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Re: Many Faces of Mr. Clem
Glad you are enjoying the bike and kept the Willie sticker. :) Here are a couple pix of it with boscos (I bought the Clem new, then happened upon a Homer and didn't want to keep both). https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6J3cBBr8P/?taken-by=hobocross https://www.instagram.com/p/BQF-8x4ANrR/?taken-by=mr.ghort Mike -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Is tube patching a permanent, reliable fix?
I don’t understand the warning so often repeated to avoid glueless patches. I had a rear tube with eight patches, half of which were glueless. The most recent glueless patch had almost 2000 miles, and the oldest glueless had over 4000 miles. The patches all held up just fine until puncture #9 was too close to the edge of an existing repair. Yes, it was hard to dispose of that tube. Maybe glueless patches are indeed “getchahome” repairs for racer types with 120psi. But my experience at 80-85psi has given me confidence that they can also be a long-term repair. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Is tube patching a permanent, reliable fix?
I have never been afraid to patch a front tube. Of course I almost always have flats occur on rear tires. I don't know about others, but I am 52 and am pretty sure I've only flatted a front tire a handful of times ever. Maybe I'm just lucky. I'm sure if I had ever ridden often in goathead country I might have different experience. Eamon Seattle WA -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Spouse friendly bike shops in Seattle?
Hey folks- Taking a 3 day trip to Seattle with my pregnant wife for the 3 day weekend. What are the shops I can take her to without getting skinned alive? -Justin, due in December. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst ever say why he didn't wear helmet?
It was my understanding that he had a bad leg brake from the crash, and then subsequently suffered a stroke at some point afterward. -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
[RBW] Spouse friendly bike shops in Seattle?
I don't know what you mean by spouse friendly, but my favorite shops are Free Range Cycles (in Fremont), Counterbalance (near U-village), and I hear good things about Backalley Bike Repair (Pioneer Square?), although I've never been there. Eamon Seattle, WA -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
Re: [RBW] 10x200 mile challenge nearing the end
Towards my preparation for the Marin Mountains 200k, I pre-rode the second half of the course today, which was really fun. The highlights were the Inverness Ridge Trail and Bolinas Ridge Trail and the near perfect weather. It ended up being just a hair over 100 miles, with over 8000 feet of climbing. I'm pretty tired. I don't think I've ever done a solo century before, except doing a few 200k permanents. Strava does monthly distance challenges and a monthly climbing challenges. You can earn "badges" that document your accomplishments. I've been joining those challenges during this time off of work. As a fleeting moment of glory, as of right now, I'm 19th in the United States for climbing in October, out of 11,000 American Strava users who have joined this challenge. That won't last long as I head back to work, but it's fun seeing my name on a leaderboard. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca On Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 4:40:30 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > It's been worth it on many levels. Maybe on more levels than I expected. > > - It's been worth it from a cycling/fitness perspective. I'm getting a lot > stronger, and a lot faster. > - I'm feeling prepared for the Marin Mountains 200k, which as far as I can > tell, might be the hardest 200k brevet on the RUSA calendar. > - I'm feeling prepared for the 2018 Mountain bike racing season, even > though I'm not one of the racers. Maybe I'll ride as a sweeper at the > races. Most of "my" racers follow me on Strava and/or Instagram and I hope > my work inspires them to work. > - I'm seeing weight loss results. There's a scale at the office that > measures your weight and estimates your body composition from electrical > impulses through your feet. At the beginning of this, I was 180lbs, 25% > body fat. I'm excited to weigh in next Tuesday. I haven't stepped on a > scale, but I see how I look different in the mirror and I see how tight > clothes fit. I've made dietary tweaks in addition to my riding to get this > done. I'm shooting for <165lbs, 15% body fat, which would be awesome. At > that point, I'm an athlete, not just a mechanic. > - I'm considering continuing this training to go for an SR Series in 2018, > with a potential outcome of taking a run at PBP 2019. > - I've done several very memorable rides, including revisiting some rides > that I hadn't done in many years. > - I'm very fond of all the bikes in my stable, and so far none of the > bikes have disappointed. The two biggest upside surprises have been my > Rosco Bubbe step through and my Gunnar Double-speed. The Rosco Bubbe kicks > ass, and has now completely filled the spot I was holding for a 650B > Atlantis. I can't think of anything I could have done on a 650B Atlantis > that I won't be able to do with my Rosco Bubbe 650B step through. I've > always viewed my Gunnar two-speed single speed as my most pointless bike. > I live on a steep hill in a very hilly area, what do I need with a bike > without derailers? Now that I'm kind of fit, I can power up a lot more > hills than I could have a couple months ago. I have set a couple Strava > Personal Records (PR) in the lower gear, and it's taking shape in my mind > as a legitimate training tool. > - I've gotten a great sneak peek at retirement (I'm 48), and I have > absolutely no worries that there will be plenty to occupy me when I've > given up work for good. I'll try to pull in the date as much as I can. > - It's been essentially 100% solo, and I'm still really good at keeping > myself company. Capping it off with an SFR event will give me a taste of > the camaraderie part. I hope I'm friendly enough. :-/ > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > >> >> So has it been worth it? And did any special favorites among the many >> emerge? (Or was it a case of "Love the One You're With"?) >> >> -- >> >> -- 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to 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.
