[RBW] Re: Orlando Sentinel video article on Cycling Savvy course (with Riv content)
David, What front rack is that on your wife's Betty? Matt On Friday, November 8, 2013 8:22:59 AM UTC-8, David Spranger wrote: > > > http://video.orlandosentinel.com/Bike-safety-tips-for-biking-on-Orlando-roads-25335150?freewheel=90022&sitesection=dash&VID=25335150 > > > Video features my spouse on her Betty Foy and myself on my AHH at several > different points. > > David > Charlotte, NC > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: bike commute meals
I've been riding to work since 1996. My round trip commutes have been between 25 and 55 miles. I'm currently averaging 30 miles but have been know to wander a bit. My go to meal is: - a tall glass of water out the door. - followed by a banana (I drive to my starting point) - I pack the following: - 4 oz. plain Mountain high Yogurt (Costco) - 4 oz frozen mixed Berries (Costco) - One seasonal fruit (preferably citrus) - One apple (always seem to be available any time of year in CA; personal favorite is the Honey Crisp - leftovers from the night before if available What I keep at work: - Coffee (Whole Bean) and Grinder - Dry Milk for coffee cream (Sorry Anne. I do not think it's whole milk) - Green Tea - Oatmeal (Costco or bulk; depends on convenience) - Flax seed (health Food Store) - Chia Seeds (Costco) - Psyllium Husks - 3 lbs. Bag Raw Almonds (Costco) - Vietnamese Cinnamon - Dry Milk (Sorry Anne. I do not think it's whole milk) How it all unfolds: - Shower - Two cups of coffee w/almonds - Oatmeal; with 2 scoops flax seed, 3 tsb chia seeds, two tsb Psyllium husks, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, an keep it from turing into a rock by mixing it with Green Tea. - Followed by yogurt mixed with berries and seasonal fruit. - Sometimes I'll go out to lunch, but not often. Usually I'll walk four miles. - Afternoon, before I ride home, I eat the apple. It's quite the process and seems like I'm eating all day. I've been known to take my bowl of oatmeal to a meeting with the Exec's. Matt On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 8:02:12 AM UTC-8, Dave wrote: > > Hey now, > > What's your go-to bike commute meal? I've got it pretty easy in that I've > got a gym at work so I can shower when I finish up my 9 mile ride, but > could use some more ideas for my breakfast. Generally I've been bringing a > piece of fruit and some pre-cooked steel-cut oats to reheat in a microwave. > Or some hardboiled eggs. Let's not forget the coffee beans, hand-grinder, > and chemex at work. Do you have a great meal that's easy to pack the night > before, transport without spilling, and satisfying enough after some > climbing? My lunch depends on leftovers from the night before, or the > emergency stash of sardines and rice-crackers in my desk. > > Would love to hear what you all do to make the morning motivation that > much easier! > > Thanks, > Dave > > > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Grant on tires
I purchased a Sam Hillborne after an extended test ride at RBW. I've put close to 7,000 miles on my bike and have yet to duplicate the ride I experienced on their test bike. I've always had in the back of my mind the problem was that I bought a Taiwanese model whereas, unbeknownst to me, I test rode a Waterford built Sam. But there's no way RBW would pull a bait and switch like that...and that's assuming there even is a difference. So reading this thread I'm thinking it could be the tires. I'm still trying to wear out my original Schwalbe Supremes so I don't have anything else to compare. The demo bike I rode had those RBW tires with the checker board tread. Could there really be that much difference? And if so, are Jan's recommendations that much sweeter? Don't get me wrong. I've hardly ridden my other bikes at all since getting the Hillborne. I am a happy camper. But I also have to accept the fact that I'm am a person who lives in the camp of high value and durability. So when it comes right down to it, I'm just trying to figure out if I may just be my own worst enemy when it comes to tires. Matt -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Grant on tires
I primarily commute an average of 150 miles a week year round in the Pacific Northwest. On cold winter mornings at 5:00 AM the last thing I want is a flat. At first I was disappointed with the Schwalbe Supremes because I had four flats in the first couple thousand miles. Than, after reading several threads about lower tire pressures I decided to experiment. I stopped pumping them up to 80 psi and started pumping them up to only 50-60 psi. Sometimes I went as low as 40 psi. I haven't had a flat in 4,000+ miles! (knock-on-wood) and ride quality has improved. I would like to try a livelier tire though. Taking the advice on this thread into consideration, I will probably talk myself into a set of winter and summer tires. And maybe I will do just that :>) Matt -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice
Avery, Something I did that you may want to consider is converting one of your bar end shifter sets to stem shifters. That way, when you change handlebars you don't need to mess with the shifters at all. For example, so far I have Noodles and a Surly Open Bar for my Hillborne. Each setup has its own brake levers, cables and tape/grips; ready to go. If I want to switch between cockpits it's a simple lift-n-lay. All I have to do is reconnect the brakes. There's no cable/cable housing waste and no re-taping, This approach was particularly suitable to these two setups because they each required different brake levers (i.e. MTB vs. Road). This may seem be a more expensive approach since each setup requires its own stem, but I've found that each handlebar change requires it's own unique stem size anyway. I think it's better used this way than just letting it sit in a drawer. FYI - If you don't have a stem shifter mount RBW sells a sharp looking unit. Matt > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Ideal AHH Wheelset
Chris - I can't keep up. Didn't you just put on a pair of Clement MSO's ? I was looking forward to a report. Matt On Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:18:00 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > > I went on a slightly longer ride on the barlow pass tires, and oh my, they > sing! > > > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Albastache Question
I'm contemplating switching Sam from Noodles to Albastache's. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find the actual measurements for these handlebars. What I would like to know is how far behind the neck of the stem your Albastache's extend. I realize this won't be an exact science and there will be differences between frames and stems, so it will be helpful if you could also include this information. For example - 60cm Hillborne - 8cm Nitto Dirt Drop - x # mm or inches The more who can provide this info the better. Thanks, Matt -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Has anyone gone from drops to Albas and regretted it?
I currently have Noodles on a 60 cm Sam Hillborne with a 9 cm stem. They're fine, but I'm a little stretched. I'm on the cusp of a 58 or 60 cm and opted for the larger frame. I considered the Albatross, but I just can't bring myself to the 90 degree sweep where my hands would be parallel to the top tube; especially off road going downhill. So I opted for the cromoly Surly Open Bar. It only has 45 degrees of sweep. I hope to get a chance to install these tomorrow. Matt -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Discovering Freedom in Fewer Gears
I've always understood that hammering tall gears will, over time, be detrimental to knee health. Sure, it's fun to blast up the occasional hill in a high gear, but for daily use I will continue to spin. And for this, where I live anyway, I need plenty of gears. Just my opinion, Matt -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: OT - RIP Ezra Caldwell. Bike builder, photographer, cook, dance instructor, blogger, husband, and all around cool dude.
Are you aware of this video: http://vimeo.com/groups/wereldfietser/videos/66106900 Matt On Friday, May 30, 2014 3:51:37 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote: > > Really heartbreaking. I never met him, but I felt like I knew him from > reading his writing and following his pictures for so many years. > > On Friday, May 30, 2014 1:32:20 PM UTC-7, Tonester wrote: >> >> http://www.teachingcancertocry.com/?p=2076 >> > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] SKS Fenders
Yesterday I was on some Northern California single track, and with the unpredictability of recent weather still had my SKS Longboards installed. Low and behold a stick got caught up in my front fender. I can happily report the safety release worked as advertised! I was going fairly slow so there was no damage to the wheel, fork, or myself and only a small crack in the fender near the mounting bracket. I was able to reconnect the fender and go about my way. I've always thought the likelihood of this happening to be pretty low. And it probably is. But now that it has happened to me, I don't think I would want any fender without this breakaway feature. I highly endorse SKS. In light of this, I think the rainy season has ended so I've taken the fenders off till next year. Matt -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: For Sale / Rivendell Readers, Maintenance Manuals and other RBW Memorabillia
SOLD On Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 6:56:26 PM UTC-7, Matt Lynch wrote: > > > > Rivendell Reader Volumes 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, > 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 plus various flyers and > catalogs. > > > Also thrown in the mix is: > > - - a hardbound version of The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt > > - - Bicycling Magazines Complete Guide to Upgrading Your Bike > (1988) > > - - The Bicycle Repair Book by Rob van der Plas (1994) > > - - Glenn’s Complete Bicycle Manual (1973) > - And a couple of Bicycling Magazine issues dedicated to repair and > maintenance of more modern bicycles (ex. Index Shifting) > > $60 + Shipping. I live in Sacramento CA so if someone local wants these > we can arrange to meet. > > It's been a while since I posted on this site but I still ride my Sam > Hillborne almost daily Love this bike! > > Matt > > > -- 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.
