[RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

I started shaving with a DE safety razor instead of my old Mach 3 a couple months ago and haven't looked back. I also started doing the brush/cream/cup/aftershave thing too. You should checkout the badgerandblade.com forums. There is a lot of great shaving info there, and a really nice group of

[RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

I think it's marginally on-topic. Right up there with "Pine Tar Talk." I use a brush and a mug and a Gillette zoom-zoom thingie. Mach 3. I have two brushes I bought at a garage sale when I was a teenager (I'm 41 now). One is too long and stiff, and flings soap everywhere but on my face. I never us

Re: [RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

As they say at 2 pm... "Time Gentlemen!" Let's end this thread or take it private, please. Thank you. - Jim / list admin -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

That's exactly what I had... thanks for the link. I'm motivated to get a replacement! I'm guessing this is the Rivendell version of razors: http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/4497394/7566546.htm On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 9:49 PM, Horace wrote: > On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM, cyclotou

[RBW] Re: Trangia experiments

Awesome review Anne! I must also vouch for trangia. I've taken it on a couple of backpacking trips with my boyscout troop and it would work well for the amount of people we were cooking for. Those pancakes and biscuits sound awesome. Might have to try that on one of the overnight trips we do. -Mann

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > So are straight razors that hard to use? I only shave every couple days or > maybe weekly, and safety/disposable/electrics just can't handle that. I > figured straight is the only way to go, but damn they're expensive. You can probabl

[RBW] Trangia experiments

I recently bought a Trangia stove with the pot and frying pan set. Rivendell sells this fine product and recommends it for campouts. Based on my recent experimentation, I concur.  Here's a report on my experiments: Water for a cup of tea boils quickly. I didn't time it, but something like four or

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Not so much area, as speed w/ my growth. If I don't do it daily, a disposable (twin blade only) just gets plugged up and useless. Blades are still sharp but it's plugged up. I need a safety razor (like a safety bicycle!) just for that. Hence the lament for grand dad's razor and thoughts of gett

[RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Once you jump into the world of wet shaving you will never look back. Have fun. I have been usinf a brush and soap since Highschool, 20 years ago, god it has been that long. I used the straight razors for a bit, but the return on time and money hits a sweet spot with the double edge razors. I wa

[RBW] Re: Need 650b Tires

Well, it looks like there is a new tire at Riv! Soma Xpress 650B X 38. Might have to give that one a go. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 7:23 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I only shave every couple days or maybe weekly, and > safety/disposable/electrics just can't handle that. Man, you must have some beard! I remember a friend whose shaving start and end points -- somewhere below head hair and somewhere above

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Looks like they never went away: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=wind-up+shaver On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 8:56 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Slightly o/t: > > I long for the day some genius comes out with (actually recreates - I > believe these were on the market once) a wind up shaver to take > camping.  Blades

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Avast, be ye ready, mateys? On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:56 PM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Slightly o/t: > > I long for the day some genius comes out with (actually recreates - I > believe these were on the market once) a wind up shaver to take > camping. Blades are a

[RBW] Re: mixed terrain fixed/ss above Boulder

Jay, Nice photos! I've ridden Lefthand Canyon road many years ago. Brings back nice memories, including one 4th July parade in Jamestown when it was cold as all git out!! Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Aug 11, 5:00 pm, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > Inspired by Mike's Larch Mountain ride and the recent SF

[RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Slightly o/t: I long for the day some genius comes out with (actually recreates - I believe these were on the market once) a wind up shaver to take camping. Blades are a pain when staying outdoors. Camp grounds with electric - are - well just not what I have in mind when camping. You can get ni

[RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Well, since you asked - I went over to non-electric shaving last year when the Musgo showed up. Had to try it. Been hooked on it since. Took a long time to find a brush I liked. For blades, am switching between Mach 3 and Fusion. Sometimes think of going more "old skool". But just don't trust

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

The Gillette Mach 3 blades will last me 3 - 4 months, if rinsed immediately after use. I need to log when I put one in to service or I'll lose track of how long it's been in the razor. From: Bill M. To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 8:16:28 PM

Re: [RBW] mixed terrain fixed/ss above Boulder

Very cool photos! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Aug 11, 2010, at 5:00 PM, J. Burkhalter wrote: > Inspired by Mike's Larch Mountain ride and the recent SF fixed/ss > ride, I decided to yank the Quickbeam out of commuting duty for a > little fun in the mtns ab

Re: [RBW] Re: hmm new frames in the frame specials

drool... /drool That is the most awesome-ness bike in the world. I really wish they kept it a Rivendell and sold it as is. On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Jim M. wrote: > Yes, it's that one. They've added some braze-ons: rear canti mounts, > rack mounts, rear brake cable guides. I see it as

Re: [RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

I have/had a great safety razor from my grandfather, but misplaced it after a few moves. Really bummed about it. I had a beard for the last year or so as I got tired of shaving and hate electrics and disposables equally. I need to find that razor or get a new one. I'd trim my beard monthly or s

[RBW] WTT: Nitto rack struts

Hi all. I just installed RBW's “two-strut top rack” by Nitto but the shorter/inner struts are 3-4mm too short for my particular mid-fork low-rider braze-ons (struts are 25cm end to end). Before I order something longer from RBW, just wonderin’ if anyone has a longer pair of straight Nitto struts w

[RBW] Re: Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

On the rare occasion I shave with a blade (generally after a week of camping when I haven't shaved at all), I use a mug and brush and a cheap modern twin blade. Otherwise, I use a Norelco, which allows me to shave first thing in the morning when my eyes aren't open enough to see myself in the mirr

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

Well, I think I worry just the right amount. :) Especially since positive experience stories and a brief look at the web-site make those worries go away. Thanks for letting me know your splitters work well for you. The daVinci's look good, though I'll have to "over-buy" a little in order to sup

[RBW] Re: Schwinn Paramount 700c Conversion "Country Bike"

Nathan, As I mentioned in my post I'm currently running a set of Panaracer Pasela 700x28C tires on my Paramount. These tires aren't really much different than the equivalent size in a 27" tire (i.e. 27" x 1 1/8"). The difference in the wheel size between a 700c and 27" is also not sufficiently dif

Re: [RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

I knew this topic would eventually show up on the list. :-) The odd arms race in multi-blade cartridge razors mirrors the constant increase in bicycle cassette sizes from 5-speed to 6- to 7- to 8- to 9- to 10- to 11- In 2004 The Onion ran an article making fun of this, predicting that eventu

Re: [RBW] mixed terrain fixed/ss above Boulder

Oh, oh, oh, I want to do the same: fixed or ss ride in the mountains, oh, oh, oh. Anyone want to trade a fullup 56 Sam Hill for a Quickbeam? On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM, J. Burkhalter wrote: > Inspired by Mike's Larch Mountain ride and the recent SF fixed/ss > ride, I decided to yank the Qu

[RBW] mixed terrain fixed/ss above Boulder

Inspired by Mike's Larch Mountain ride and the recent SF fixed/ss ride, I decided to yank the Quickbeam out of commuting duty for a little fun in the mtns above Boulder. After relieving the QB of 9 pounds of saddlebags, racks, kickstands and other useful city stuff, I proceeded to load it back up

Re: [RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Old school safety razors: I am old enough to have started shaving with these (Gillette brand! -- Our brand new, at the time, Grt Bks college, Thomas Aquinas college, began life on the campus that started as the Gillette mansion and grounds -- the mansion had an Adams family basement organ that vent

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

No harm pointing it out. Sometimes people (certainly including me) skip past the obvious in pursuit of a solution. But... ...not in this case. I don't wear a helmet. But even if I did, I don't like the idea of the protrusion. Sane way i feel about the glasses-mounted mirrors (I sometimes do wea

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

At the risk of pointing out the obvious, a helmet-mount mirror resolves all the issues related to mounting on moustache bars, and it's far less prone to the "objects are closer than they appear" problem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

Hey, Andrew. Yeah, I've had the body-parts-and-far-too-close-vehicles view in a setup I had on a different bike. Perhaps using the ling-arm CycleStar mirror will help. I've grown accustomed to its jiggly-ness. I love seeing the bullmoose bars. Your pic reminds me that there is a fourth obvious

[RBW] Re: mixed terrain ride in Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park

Thanks Jim! Oh, there is plenty of breathing going on at that altitude; it just doesn't seem to do much good ;-) -JayB On Aug 9, 9:15 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 8/6/10 10:27 AM, J. Burkhalter at burk...@yahoo.com wrote: > > > Great ride with very light and courteous traffic on the dirt road up.

Re: [RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 4:22 PM, S.Cutshall wrote: > Anyway else here shave 'Old Skool'? I've been using a brush and soap for many years, i vastly prefer it. I'm bearded at the moment, but even when i'm shaving regularly a cake of Bert's Bees soap seems to last for a couple of years and so costs

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

i put the Rivendell sold german mirror on my bullmoose bars with the stalk down: http://salamander.net/stage/Sam_cockpit.jpg i have the same mirror on an embullmoosed Bombadil like this too, but even more rotated down/back than on the Sam (on the Sam the angle of the thumbies prevents me from ro

RE: [RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Funny you should bring this up Scott. For the first time in my life I am growing a beard. I'm into week 3, and the reason behind it is the bathroom exhaust fan wakes my 3 month old daughter - makes for an unhappy household at 5 am. I (used to) use a brush, cheap shaving soap that comes

Re: [RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

I shave often and, almost, regularly, because I dislike the "dirty" feeling of an unshaved face. Hot water, soap (I don't use shaving cream or gel, just lotsa hotwater and good soap (Dove) and a decently new razor. Oh, and of course, I am half Filipino, which means that, while I am hairy for a "lit

[RBW] Man-Topic [Shaving Facial Hair]

Odd? Unrelated? I think not [Rivendell sells Porto-Shaving-Cream, so... ]. I am not one to shave often. When I do it's for two distinct reasons: 1. I look up, while brushing teeth, and jump with fright at what I see looking back at me in the mirror. Or... 2. My wife and/or daughter tell me

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > I'm going to look into the splitters. I'm not sure yet that I like the > idea of having something more to concern myself about my braking > system (for safety reasons) or my rear derailer (for precision > reasons). I can readily trust the

[RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

I'm sorry... sarcasm doesn't work well in text. I truly don't want a pop-top stem or a threadless headset. Even if it gave me a slight advantage in my multi-cockpit setup. (Perhaps you knew that; perhaps it is I that am missing the sarcasm!) I definitely prefer the looks of the single-piece quill

[RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

Thomas, you are right. No matter where you put it there will be interference with your hand. The trick is to find the sweet spot of least interference. ;) I have found that sometimes i have a couple fingers on either side of the mirror stalk. On Aug 11, 2:06 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > Hi...

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

On Wed, 2010-08-11 at 12:37 -0700, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > I'm going to look into the splitters. I'm not sure yet that I like the > idea of having something more to concern myself about my braking > system (for safety reasons) or my rear derailer (for precision > reasons). I can readily trust th

[RBW] Re: was TT length, now the Aowyn.

I think it was just speculation in this group. I would have bought one :-) Lynne F On Aug 10, 8:15 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > I don't recall it, but it would have been spelled Eowyn. > > >http://www.arwen-undomiel.com/character_bios/eowyn.html

Re: [RBW] Schwinn Paramount 700c Conversion "Country Bike"

Beautiful bike and upgrades, Jim. Can you comment at all to the difference in ride quality before and after these changes? -nathan On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > I had a post, a while back, regarding questions about the Rivendell > Silver/Tektro R556 brakes, in regard to a 7

[RBW] Revised: F.S. two 700c wheel sets: campy and shimano

The hubs used on the campagnolo wheel set are Campagnolo Mirage rear and front hubs. thanks -- rene On Aug 11, 1:05 am, "Rene Valbuena" wrote: > As I said, I am not familiar with campy parts. I might be wrong saying it is > ambrosio-made. I am sorry I cannot provide more information about this w

[RBW] Re: Schwinn Paramount 700c Conversion "Country Bike"

Rob and Doug, Thanks for your comments on the conversion. I've enjoyed upgrading the Paramount a lot, its a great ride. Jim On Aug 10, 8:18 pm, "J. Douglas Way" wrote: > Jim- > > Thanks for the pics.  Your Paramount is stunning, just gorgeous.  You > did a magnificent job! > > Enjoy, > Doug >

[RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

I'm going to look into the splitters. I'm not sure yet that I like the idea of having something more to concern myself about my braking system (for safety reasons) or my rear derailer (for precision reasons). I can readily trust the idea of a cable transferring my "tug" or "release" on it all the w

[RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

Yeah, I've got the Third Eye mirror and have used it. It's a possibility if I'm going to be riding somewhere where a mirror is required and not just a nice-to-have. They do work. But I don't particularly like the feeling of wearing it. And I often don't wear glasses while riding. I'd wondered if a

[RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

Hi... thanks for the photo. The photo shows exactly my "problem" (minor, as problems go) the mirror is mounted exactly where it interferes with my hand position/ movement. I like being able to slide around the moustache's curve as I go from "cruising" to "braking" position. I can probably get

[RBW] Re: Tektro CR720 w/Marks Rack Conflicting

When I thought about a Mark's rack on the front of my Bombadil, Rivendell recommended against it (Dave). Dave told me to only use the Marks Rack if I absolutely have to. If you can use the Mini front, on any bike, absolutely that rack wins, he said. Those lower struts are load bearing. On the M

[RBW] Re: hmm new frames in the frame specials

Yes, it's that one. They've added some braze-ons: rear canti mounts, rack mounts, rear brake cable guides. I see it as a very cool fixed- gear or SS monstercross machine. jim On Aug 11, 9:38 am, jlvota wrote: > This one? > > http://tinyurl.com/25wtlp8 > > On Aug 11, 11:17 am, Esteban wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: hmm new frames in the frame specials

This one? http://tinyurl.com/25wtlp8 On Aug 11, 11:17 am, Esteban wrote: > I wonder if that Renovelo is the much-discussed, confounding custom > seen in the Joe Bell booth at SDCBS. > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Aug 11, 8:32 am, "Jim M." wrote: > > > > > I stopped by RBW yesterday and

[RBW] Re: hmm new frames in the frame specials

I wonder if that Renovelo is the much-discussed, confounding custom seen in the Joe Bell booth at SDCBS. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Aug 11, 8:32 am, "Jim M." wrote: > I stopped by RBW yesterday and Keven said the Hunq's will be in next > week. They have one Renovelo hanging on the wall. Track

[RBW] Re: hmm new frames in the frame specials

I stopped by RBW yesterday and Keven said the Hunq's will be in next week. They have one Renovelo hanging on the wall. Track ends, canti mounts, and fits wide 650b. Very pretty green. I don't know why they haven't advertised it yet. jim m wc ca On Aug 10, 8:35 pm, Mike wrote: > Yeah, that's pret

[RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

I use the german mirror that Riv sells. Here it is on my Porteur bars which is the same position as my Moustache bars. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelemonphoto/3956238831/in/set-72157606322427028/ If you look through my pics you'll see images with the moustache bars but this pic had a better vie

[RBW] Re: Looking for an All Rounder frame

Details, details. I'm looking for a 56 or 58cm bike. Although I'd love to have an Atlantis, a Bleriot, or other models, my heart's set on an All Rounder. Many thanks, Kevin On Aug 10, 4:40 pm, Rocky B wrote: > What size are you looking for?  There's a Riv All-Rounder on eBay > right now: > > htt

Re: [RBW] moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

How about a "Third Eye" or "Take a look" mirrors. mounted on eye/sun glasses? Also, if you are not carrying racks and rear bags, Harris Cyclery sells (exclusively theirs) a frame mounted mirror http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/mirrors.html Where does one

Re: [RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 8:23 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > Oh, it just occurred to me that if I had a "pop-top" stem, I wouldn't > have to adjust a threadless headset each time I did this. So the > threaded/threadless choice isn't really much of a difference. Maybe > it'd take more bolt-tightenin

Re: [RBW] moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > Some things I hadn't thought through before going with this multi- > cockpit notion: having the front derailer be non-indexed (where > indexing would be annoying anyway) makes it a *whole* lot easier to > run a new cable to it. And so f

[RBW] Re: moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

Oh, it just occurred to me that if I had a "pop-top" stem, I wouldn't have to adjust a threadless headset each time I did this. So the threaded/threadless choice isn't really much of a difference. Maybe it'd take more bolt-tightening on the threadless setup. But that's no big deal. And I'd only nee

[RBW] moustache mirror mounting... where? what kind of mirror?

Hi, all. Where does one put one's mirror on one's moustache bars? I've tried it in a couple of obvious places. But there's always some negative aspect to the positioning; either I can't see what I should be able to see or I can't move my hands around in the way I'd like. I've got the CycleStar 5-i

[RBW] FS Phil Wood , Sugino, Tange

Cleaning out a few items for projects that are not gonna happen -Phil Wood 135mm rear cassette touring hub, 36h polished silver, never laced or used, it's still in the cool blue stretchy Phil wood packaging. $275 -Sugino NOS 170mm 48/36/26 triple xd-600 cranks. Brand new, new in box, just like th

RE: [RBW] Re: F.S. two 700c wheel sets: campy and shimano

As I said, I am not familiar with campy parts. I might be wrong saying it is ambrosio-made. I am sorry I cannot provide more information about this wheel set. One thing I know for sure is that my son bought it online. Thanks for your interest. -- Rene -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-

[RBW] Re: F.S. two 700c wheel sets: campy and shimano

On Aug 10, 6:22 pm, Rene wrote: > Thank you for point that out. I added a photo of the rear hub. The > hubs are Ambrosio-made and not by Campagnolo. > > http://tinyurl.com/2ukz4pn > That's interesting. How do you know the hub is "Ambrosio-made?" Actually, if it is about 2 years old and fits 9/10