Re: [RBW] Re: nitto big rack question

2010-04-27 Thread Rene Sterental
Obviously, those with low riders love them. Anyone using the Nitto front racks? René On 4/26/10, Darin G. wrote: > The NeoAir inflated is 72 X 20. > > Agreed that the down sleeping bag is worthless when wet which is why a > waterproof stuff-sack is mandatory. I've backpacked, sea kayaked, > bik

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Rene Sterental
I had slip issues with my Merrell shoes and thr GKs. Then I got the Keen Coronado Cruiser shoes and the grip is excellent while still allowing me to reposition my feet without too much hassle. Five Ten Activator shoes grip amazingly well, but still gave me hotspots on a 35 mile ride, the longest I'

[RBW] Re: Bombadil ancestor!

2010-04-27 Thread Aaron Thomas
That's an interesting specimen. I'm generally not a fan of dual top tubes, but they look pretty cool on this frame. Maybe it's because they are level rather than upsloping. On Apr 27, 10:34 pm, rcnute wrote: > Velocipedicus Bombadilis. > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bik/1713941581.html > >

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Me
These days my hobby's are my life, my life are my hobby's. I've worked really hard at seeing no difference between what needs done, and what I want to do. There is only now-as opposed to 'after I am done with that, I'll enjoy this'. Work is Play, Play is Work. Started out a jazz musician. Play

[RBW] FS: Trek 330 or if no interest, parts as listed below

2010-04-27 Thread cyclotourist
Third time's the charm... 1988 Trek 330 with Reynolds 531 tubing. 61cm frame. Built up with Nitto Noodles & Tech Dlx, Brooks Champion special. Flip flop rear hub. Box o' parts. $275 for local pick up, $300 + actual if shipped. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623677638509/ O

[RBW] Bombadil ancestor!

2010-04-27 Thread rcnute
Velocipedicus Bombadilis. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bik/1713941581.html Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, se

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Michael_S
Boy. I'm starting to feel LTA. I don't play guitar or fly fish. I do enjoy good coffee, but only decaf espresso. Caffeine makes me crazy. Fishing only in the backcountry with some ultralight spinning gear. I have to ride or hike there. no pick up truck fishing! Beer, I certainly enjoy hand crafted

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Leslie
It would be more accurate to say that fly-fishing led me to Rivendell, actually Mountain Sports Limited in Bristol VA, a Rivendell dealer, is also an Orvis fly shop. I was in there talking to Patrick when I noticed the Rivendells. That's how I got to know Bobby and Steve. But, an older hob

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread charlie
owww!this sounds like painful "training" ! I'd rather just ride alone or find friends who ride at a similar pace or who are more considerate. I like to push myself now and then and have done so much more in the past than I am letting on here but ghee wizz ! "Training" is enjoyable and

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Bill M.
On Apr 27, 4:58 pm, EricP wrote: > Sigh. No.  Not to his workshop.  Have met him a number of times.  And > have played his mandolins, and want to try his guitars. > > For the non-players, Mr. Brentrup makes mandolins like Richard Sachs > makes bicycles.  Absolute top tier quality. > > Eric Platt >

[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Michael Shaljian
I have just today found the combination of this shoe, the Asics 'Mexico 66" (http://www.zappos.com/onitsuka-tiger-by-asics-mexico-66- black-white-enamel) with the Grip Kings to be a solid combo. The only drawback of the Asics is that the sole material got torn up by the capscrews I had on the GK's.

[RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Roadmaster
Michael Your contact with Tom is similar to mine. I called him about bent rails on one of my saddles. After about a 45 min delightful conversation, he said just send the saddle back and he would replace it. I made a mental note at the time that this is a guy I would like to meet and possibly rid

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
In high school, living in one of the many remote parts of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with several thousand wild acres in my backyard, I was fanatic about hunting and trapping. And when I did those things, I prefered to use the tools and methods used by my grandfather or great-grandfather, rath

[RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread MichaelH
Steve, your experience is not unusual. For the past 13 years I have been a chaplain at a major medical center and have witnessed many, many crises situations. Unlike what you might see on TV the success rate for CPR is very low. Outside of a hospital, the survival rate, long term, is about 2%.

[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Mike
Yeah, the Grip Kings really don't grip well in the rain. My foot slipped off them once when commuting to work in the rain. I remember thinking "They should call these pedals Slip Kings". I'll add blunted spikes to one side up on the front of the pedal and see how that goes, it should eliminate sli

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread EricP
Sigh. No. Not to his workshop. Have met him a number of times. And have played his mandolins, and want to try his guitars. For the non-players, Mr. Brentrup makes mandolins like Richard Sachs makes bicycles. Absolute top tier quality. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 27, 8:15 am, Patrick in VT

[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread EricP
My Hillborne has sneaker pedals. My LHT has Grip Kings. Both work well, although I find the GKs get slippery in the wet. Maybe it's me and/or my shoes. Have used both this week on rides of 60 miles. I really can't tell that much of a difference to be honest. Have used the touring pedals, but

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet on Craigslist

2010-04-27 Thread Frankwurst
A marketing strategy. If it doesn't sell raise the price. On Apr 27, 3:50 pm, Jon Grant wrote: > Subject: Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Craigslist > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote: > >> Listed in Portland but seller in Mic

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/27/10 12:36 PM, Anne Paulson at anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Me wrote: >> I know, I read that too... which is why I said it was understandable & >> forgivable. >> >> But the riders riding by part, that's a rough one for me. >> > > We know that one cycl

Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/27/10 10:25 AM, Darin G. at dbg...@mac.com wrote: > Okay, many great suggestions here and I appreciate the attention to > the topic. I think many of the observations about obsessing less with > how long it takes and enjoying the activity are appropriate. I > typically don't ride with others

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-04-27 at 16:09 -0500, Shaun Meehan wrote: > I was on an organized charity ride where a rider went down in front of > us right out of the gate, on a fairly short but steep climb. Our > initial reaction was to stop and try to help, so we stopped > immediately. However some ride officials

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-04-27 at 11:52 -0400, Ken Freeman wrote: > Would you recommend 531 or Columbus? Yes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-04-27 at 12:38 -0700, Sean Whelan wrote: > > > I don't think there is anyone in the randonneur crowd who would not > help to stop a cyclist in trouble. (Even people who were trying to > ride to a schedule.) But.. once people had stopped and were helping, > no one else short of a medi

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Eric Norris
This is an interesting thread. I have appalled in the past to see riders on long-distance events (double centuries, not brevets) continue on without even slowing down or offering to help. A few years ago, I was riding in the same event that Tom Milton died on. A group of us were riding on a

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Dan Abelson
I am also considering the sneaker pedals on a bike. I have used Grip Kings and MKS Touring pedals. I generally prefer the Grip Kings to the Touring, but I am thinking the wider platform of the sneaker pedal might be better for my wide feet. What are people's opinions of Sneaker pedals performanc

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Shaun Meehan
I was on an organized charity ride where a rider went down in front of us right out of the gate, on a fairly short but steep climb. Our initial reaction was to stop and try to help, so we stopped immediately. However some ride officials that arrived on the scene at the same time we did, just as imm

[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Mike
> > It might be worth checking out the sneaker pedals. I recently acquired > a pair of them and I've been very happy with them on the atlantis. > > a little more narrow than the touring pedals but longer - but not as > long as the grip kings. > > -sv > I thought the sneaker pedals were wider than

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Craigslist

2010-04-27 Thread Jon Grant
Subject: Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Craigslist On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote: >> Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I >> wish). >> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.htm

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Craigslist

2010-04-27 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote: >> Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I >> wish). >> http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.html >> > > Odd - I emailed that guy about that o

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Craigslist

2010-04-27 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Michael Mann wrote: > Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I > wish). > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.html > Odd - I emailed that guy about that one last week. I asked if he wanted to sell just the f/f. He s

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:28 PM, Mike wrote: > Hey, thanks for all the responses. Looks like the next thing I'll try > is putting some blunt pedal spikes on the Grip Kings. Yeah, Vans and > the touring pedals seem fine for around town but there is something > not so great about the lack of support

[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Mike
Hey, thanks for all the responses. Looks like the next thing I'll try is putting some blunt pedal spikes on the Grip Kings. Yeah, Vans and the touring pedals seem fine for around town but there is something not so great about the lack of support in the middle of the pedal. For the time being I'll b

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Last December my Quickbeam arrived with the Touring Pedals I'd ordered and they were great. But I got it into my head that I should try the Grip Kings and ordered up a set. I immediately took to them and ordered another set for my beater bike. Then I got to thinking that perhaps the Touring Pedals

[RBW] Rambouillet on Craigslist

2010-04-27 Thread Michael Mann
Listed in Portland but seller in Michigan. No connection and not my size (I wish). http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1712824304.html -- Michael Mann http://baiku-velomann.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Clayton Scott
I use the grip kings with no modification. I find them to grip just right - wet or dry. I don't like the kind of grip that spikes provide because it makes shifting my foot around in small increments difficult - it encumbers fine tuning of foot position. I have medium wide, large feet. Size 12D. Lon

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Bruce
I have the touring pedals on a Ram and a Road and the Grip Kings on a Saluki. I like them both, but for different riding. For touring comfort and a relaxed ride, the Grip Kings. For a quicker pace, higher cadence and snappier feel, the touring pedals. I've used Power grips and they do help with

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Bill Connell
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm curious which people like more. I've used both on my commuter bike > over the past 2 years and can't decide which I like best. They both > have pluses and minuses. Currently I have the touring pedals on my > Quickbeam and this past weekend I did a

[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread jose
I've also used both extensively on my bikes ( 2 sets of each!) and have settled on the GK's with the studs that rivendell sells. In wet weather both the GK's and MKS touring pedals performed rather poorly, but with just 4 studs per side on the GK's they turn in to great wet weather pedals. The st

[RBW] Re: MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread William
My one gripe with Grip Kings is the lack of support across the width of my foot. My right ankle is terribly weak laterally from rolling it badly too many times. The outside of my right foot wants to spill over even with less floppy Adidas shoes. That lack of support causes some discomfort. I've

[RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Mike
I'm curious which people like more. I've used both on my commuter bike over the past 2 years and can't decide which I like best. They both have pluses and minuses. Currently I have the touring pedals on my Quickbeam and this past weekend I did a big ride on my Hilsen with Grip Kings. I've done a co

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Bill Connell
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 2:36 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Me wrote: >> I know, I read that too... which is why I said it was understandable & >> forgivable. >> >> But the riders riding by part, that's a rough one for me. >> > > We know that one cyclist, who had just

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread David Faller
I, too, brew. My pale ales and IPAs come out oh-so-nice. Bikes and Beer. A classic combination that transcends age, riding preference, etc. Dave On 4/27/2010 12:06 PM, soapscum wrote: Other hobbies: I brew beer. It's good, too! Bonus! I have my own IPA recipe I call "Longball IPA" that I

Re: [RBW] Salinas to Templeton (near Paso Robles)

2010-04-27 Thread Anne Paulson
If I were doing that route, I'd go via Big Sur; AFAIK, the hot, dry inland route doesn't have much to recommend it, whereas that section of the coast is one of the most spectacular bike routes in the world. On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 11:57 AM, CR Masterson wrote: > Starting around June 7, I be ridin

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Sean Whelan
Scott- It probably seems more bleak in your mind than it did on the road. When there is an accident or emergency on a ride, and the police or other folks have arrived, no riders are encouraged to stop. A bunch of people standing around can only make the situation worse. I was on a century where

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 3:36 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Me wrote: >> I know, I read that too... which is why I said it was understandable & >> forgivable. >> >> But the riders riding by part, that's a rough one for me. >> > > We know that one cyclist, who had just

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Anne Paulson
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Me wrote: > I know, I read that too... which is why I said it was understandable & > forgivable. > > But the riders riding by part, that's a rough one for me. > We know that one cyclist, who had just been doing CPR for ten minutes, made an awkward comment that he

Re: [RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread James Valiensi
Hi, It is sad that Tom died. Maybe he was doing what he loved best when he pasted. If I was dying on the side of the road, I'm not sure I'd want everyone stopping by to watch. On Apr 27, 2010, at 12:05 PM, Me wrote: > It's a troubling thing, and I am troubled by it. > > Reading the account of t

[RBW] Salinas to Templeton (near Paso Robles)

2010-04-27 Thread CR Masterson
Starting around June 7, I be riding inland from Salinas to Templeton, (near Paso Robles). Two questions: (1) favorite routes/route advice? (2) I won't be camping...any not expensive, but clean and decent motel recommendations? (ok...that's really three questions) Thanks, Christine -- You re

[RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Me
I know, I read that too... which is why I said it was understandable & forgivable. But the riders riding by part, that's a rough one for me. -Scott On Apr 27, 12:17 pm, rcnute wrote: > The fellow who made that remark explained it in a comment to the blog > entry.  Don't lose your faith in human

[RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread rcnute
The fellow who made that remark explained it in a comment to the blog entry. Don't lose your faith in humanity just yet. Ryan On Apr 27, 12:05 pm, Me wrote: > It's a troubling thing, and I am troubled by it. > > Reading the account of the fella who rode a good part of the double > century with

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread soapscum
Other hobbies: I brew beer. It's good, too! Bonus! I have my own IPA recipe I call "Longball IPA" that I hope to enter in competition this year, if I don't drink it all. I sail; I share a little 22' catalina with a friend. We keep her moored on Puget Sound. I tinker, lately with arrays of leds and

[RBW] Re: Tom Milton of Selle Anatomica

2010-04-27 Thread Me
It's a troubling thing, and I am troubled by it. Reading the account of the fella who rode a good part of the double century with Tom, I am left thinking a few things: 1. I should try one of his saddles [if for no other reason, than tribute and homage]. 2. People should know CPR. 3. People say

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread andrew hill
maybe you could adapt something like this: http://bikeblender.com/ ;) -andrew On Apr 27, 2010, at 11:21 AM, Bruce wrote: > So, rig up an electric grinder on the sturdy rack: > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/gamoh-cargo-rack/20-028 > > power the grinder with this: > http://www.rivbike.

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Bruce
So, rig up an electric grinder on the sturdy rack: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/gamoh-cargo-rack/20-028 power the grinder with this: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/suntour-dynamo-wheel/18-275 And carry the supplies here:http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/sackville-saddlesack-s

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread kps
hi justin, i'm into coffee too... i just bought a handcrank grinder that i'm quite happy with for grinding my morning brew. it's the Hario Skerton (i think Skerton was originally supposed to read "Skeleton" but it got translated as Skerton). it's something of a ritual, grinding the beans each morn

[RBW] Re: Atlantis does Texas Hill Country

2010-04-27 Thread happyriding
Beautiful pictures. Thanks. On Apr 27, 10:58 am, jose wrote: > Just did the first proper ride on the new Atlantis this weekend in the > Texas Hill Country, near Pedernales Falls.  Here are a few shots: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157623939501636/ > > I continue to be

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

2010-04-27 Thread JoelMatthews
The OMM is a good rack. However, the Tara fit over 700c 60 mm Big Apples for me. On Apr 27, 12:34 pm, LouisvillePatrick wrote: > Hey Rene (Forgive the mis-spelling...again), > > For my 64cm Bomba, WITH 46mm Marathons, I had to go with the Old Man > Mountain Ultimate Low Rider.  Can't beat it.  I

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread bfd
On Apr 26, 4:35 pm, Steve wrote: > Keeping my fleet of antique Volvos on the road for use when the Riv is > best left in the garage.  My website helps you get your Volvo to a > million miles or beyond:http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/ > Steve > Volvos? Ha, I'm a BMW guy :) Seriously, and I

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

2010-04-27 Thread LouisvillePatrick
Hey Rene (Forgive the mis-spelling...again), For my 64cm Bomba, WITH 46mm Marathons, I had to go with the Old Man Mountain Ultimate Low Rider. Can't beat it. I used it riding across Wisconsin last summer fully loaded and it was a champ. It's the only front system I could find short of the NItto

Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread Sean Whelan
Owning a versatile bicycle with 2 very different wheelsets can be a great joy in life. I ride a Cyclocross bike most of the time. When I am touring or towing my son in the trailer or pothole dodging, I have some Pasela Tourguard 35s on 32 spoke Mavic rims. When I am climbing the hills on a grou

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread Darin G.
Okay, many great suggestions here and I appreciate the attention to the topic. I think many of the observations about obsessing less with how long it takes and enjoying the activity are appropriate. I typically don't ride with others. Its usually just me out there listening to the meadowlarks, f

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Brad Gantt
Okay, so it sounds like we might have the makings of a Rivendell fly- fishing overnight. I too like to wave a stick around whilst standing in a river, play guitar (Taylor) and hand drums (djembe, etc.). I also enjoy climbing, backpacking and sea kayaking as well as an occasional surf (longboard), c

Re: [RBW] Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Tom Norwood
Lots of guitar players! I have beautiful Martin HD28V that sounds pretty amazing despite my lack of skill. Not sure if this is a hobby, but that first interview with Mark Sission in the Rivendell Reader set me off on a whole new trajectory that includes: Paleo diet, barefoot running, MovNat, and

[RBW] Atlantis does Texas Hill Country

2010-04-27 Thread jose
Just did the first proper ride on the new Atlantis this weekend in the Texas Hill Country, near Pedernales Falls. Here are a few shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southgatephotos/sets/72157623939501636/ I continue to be impressed with these big honkin Schwalbe Extremes. They sure take some of

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread PATRICK MOORE
My mother has a 10 lb, 5" inner diameter mortar with matching pestle (~3lb) both machined from solid stainless steel billet in Pakistan. I am careful not to drop either on my foot. I've used it for coffee, but prefer a cheap Braun grinder. Talk about heirloom quality! On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 9:52

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Ken Freeman
Would you recommend 531 or Columbus? On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 11:41 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Too complicated; like indexed shifting. What you really want is a steel > mortar and pestle. > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Ken Freeman wrote: > >> Handcrank grinder - hmmm a little upper body and

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Too complicated; like indexed shifting. What you really want is a steel mortar and pestle. On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Ken Freeman wrote: > Handcrank grinder - hmmm a little upper body and arm work ... > > On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Justin August wrote: > >> I listen to records a fair

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Ken Freeman
Handcrank grinder - hmmm a little upper body and arm work ... On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Justin August wrote: > I listen to records a fair amount. > > I am also becoming obsessed with coffee. My friend documents his > (over) obsession at BitterPress.com but I'm just in search of the > easi

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Justin August
I listen to records a fair amount. I am also becoming obsessed with coffee. My friend documents his (over) obsession at BitterPress.com but I'm just in search of the easiest method of creation. I need a handcrank grinder. On Apr 27, 10:09 am, Ken Freeman wrote: > I guess I don't really have a Ri

[RBW] Re: Got my Saluki!

2010-04-27 Thread JoelMatthews
An increasingly hard to find, and quite lovely, Huret Jubilee. Made from the mid-70s through the early '80s. http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Huret_Jubilee_%282248%29_derailleur.html On Apr 27, 10:10 am, happyriding wrote: > Hi, > > On Apr 26, 8:47 am, Bruce wrote: > > > I like it okay, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my Saluki!

2010-04-27 Thread Bruce
>>>Huret Jubilee rear derailleur (long cage)<<< From: happyriding To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010 10:10:00 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Got my Saluki! Hi, On Apr 26, 8:47 am, Bruce wrote: > I like it okay, but that Brandywine Red is what I'm going fo

[RBW] Re: Got my Saluki!

2010-04-27 Thread happyriding
Hi, On Apr 26, 8:47 am, Bruce wrote: > I like it okay, but that Brandywine Red is what I'm going for when my sage > green one needs a re-do. > >  http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc307-iankersey0507.html What rear derailleur is that? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread Bill Connell
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 9:31 AM, stevep33 wrote: > You describe what is called an "f**k you stop."  The faster group > stops to rest only long enough to let you catch up and then the group > starts of quickly before you've had any rest. Not considerate.  I know > it in the context of hiking, but i

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread stevep33
You describe what is called an "f**k you stop." The faster group stops to rest only long enough to let you catch up and then the group starts of quickly before you've had any rest. Not considerate. I know it in the context of hiking, but it could apply to cycling too. On Apr 27, 9:25 am, "Bill M

Re: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread cyclotourist
I'm pretty sure you just described planing. Your IF works perfectly with your power and riding style (and it looks mahvelous, dahlink). What a great combo for you! On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:00 AM, Earl Grey wrote: > Not sure this helps, but I find that some bikes make me want to ride > faster

Re: [RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Ken Freeman
I guess I don't really have a Riv style, save liking good comfortable steel sport-toury bikes that don't lean me over too far. But, complementary hobbies: Fountain pens - Sheaffers, Parkers, Pelikans Tube Audio: Mac, Eico, and Dynaco vintage tube stereo stuff, even some Harmon Kardon Citation. C

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Tim McNamara
Other hobbies besides bicycling? What do you mean? I kid. My other main avocational interest is playing guitar, mostly jazz and Grateful Dead music, a little blues (electric and fingerstyle). I started studying guitar in 1978 and got serious about it in 1979 and had jazz lessons until 19

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread Cycletex
When I need to speed up my Quickbeam I simply switch out the tires from 37c Paselas to 28c or maybe 32c Paselas. Lighter tires equal less rolling weight, quicker acceleration and a bit easier time on steep hills. Not being able to compensate with rolling gear changes on the QB accentuates the diffe

RE: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread Frederick, Steve
Fastest season I ever had was the year I spent a few weeks early in the summer helping a buddy roof his house. Full tear off and re-decking, too. That's a core building workout right there! If you want to be faster on the bike, roof a house Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI -- You recei

[RBW] Habits that compliment your Rivendell Lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread dally
I have been team roping for decades, play clawhammer banjo, some mandolin, running, kayaking, camping, getting old and trying to stay active. Roger Skallerud -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread Bill M.
On Apr 26, 6:29 pm, charlie wrote: > ..1.5-3 mph slower really?  So an > extra thirty minutes on average to finish a 100 mile ride. That's > about as much time as it takes to eat some bananas and bagels at the > end of the ride and could mean something to you, I don't know but I > seriously

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread Patrick in VT
On Apr 27, 8:28 am, EricP wrote: > As for instruments - besides acoustic guitars, own a couple of > mandolins, a uke, a banjo and a guitar-banjo. Mostly playing old-time > stringband music. Eric - between Hiawatha and the twin-city acoustic music scene, you're bases are pretty well covered, huh?

[RBW] Re: Nitto Highrider front rack vs. Big Front Rack vs. Low Riders

2010-04-27 Thread JoelMatthews
I have Tubus Tara lowriders for long touring and use the Pass Stow rack for city and short trips. Having the flat top is very handy for multiple stop short rides. I have a nice Swift bag that sits nicely on top. When I make multiple stops at the bakery, produce store, and other stores it is very

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread EricP
Am going to support Patrick on this. On my two main bikes, on an average ride, the speed is about the same. But on a ride with significant climbing (for me), the Surly LHT with 26" wheels and Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0 is definitely slower. Believe the tires alone are about a half pound heavier than

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-27 Thread EricP
Had thought of selling my Leica M4-P a while ago. However, it's been through enough that it's not worth much anymore. Including damage about a decade or so ago that required about a half hour of work to get the base plate back on. Still works. As for instruments - besides acoustic guitars, own

[RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam

2010-04-27 Thread Earl Grey
Not sure this helps, but I find that some bikes make me want to ride faster than others. So it's not (necessarily) that they ARE much faster, but they "beg to be ridden hard", to use a cliche. My Indy Fab Planet X is like that, to the point that it's actually difficult to ride it slowly. Probably a