Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Yes! Your bike makes me want to hop on a bike and go. On Feb 25, 2011, at 2:41 PM, Powderpiggy wrote: > So can Yves join the flickr group too?? > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/54500043@N05/5477629930/ > > > On Feb 25, 2:33 am, Marty wrote: >> Betty deserves a Flickr Group of her very own.

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

Well, as a complete and utter bike dork I would say yes, it's worth the $22 although I actually only paid $19.33 since I purchased entry for three days... On Feb 25, 8:17 pm, SFF wrote: > I was thinking about riding the Quickbeam to Austin on Sunday to catch > the last day of the show. Is it wort

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Blue?

thanks to both of you for this information! yes, i believe my bike to be that 'sky' blue grant liked so much, and it's a 2001 frame (new to me in 2010), so i'm sure it's the Imron 5056. again, thanks to both of you for the help. -kps On Feb 25, 6:00 pm, lmc wrote: > I just looked through a Rive

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Two things - Grant often says things like 'my fastest time up the local mountain was set in sandals,' or 'the times for x and y were within..." To me, that says he's timing himself. A man of science. And... when Dan Boxer was the first rider into the Oregon Manifest checkpoint on his fat red Hetres

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

I didn't understand the question, either. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Feb 25, 6:50 pm, omnigrid wrote: > you're into bicycles, right? hell yeah it's worth $22 bucks. > > On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:17 PM, SFF wrote: > > I was thinking about riding the Quickbeam to Austin on

Re: [RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

you're into bicycles, right? hell yeah it's worth $22 bucks. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:17 PM, SFF wrote: > I was thinking about riding the Quickbeam to Austin on Sunday to catch > the last day of the show. Is it worth it? $22 to get in - anything > Rivy at the show? > > Joel > > On Feb 25, 7:47

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

So can Yves join the flickr group too?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/54500043@N05/5477629930/ On Feb 25, 2:33 am, Marty wrote: > Betty deserves a Flickr Group of her very own. > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/bettyfoy/ > > Let's see 'em! > > On Feb 24, 1:16 pm, Bill wrote: > > > On Feb 24, 10:

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

It got a lot of comments at CicLAvia (and most all the time), though interestingly the Big Dummy I was riding that day got even more. The wife was a bit envious of the attention. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 3:54 PM, grrlyrida wrote: > Betty's color is beautiful and a perfect bike for ciclavia. I was

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Blue?

I just looked through a Rivendell custom frame brochure from 2001 or so, and it lists the light blue as DuPont Imron 5056. Maybe that brochure can be found as a scan somewhere at: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/index.html /Lars -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Would love to, Rene. One day soon perhaps. I'm takin good care of it, including the green B17 saddle... It's pure joy. Peace, BB On Feb 25, 10:43 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Steve, great tip on the pants! I just ordered a pair to try them out. > > Kavalk, thanks for the tips and the stories, I'

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Steve, great tip on the pants! I just ordered a pair to try them out. Kavalk, thanks for the tips and the stories, I'm really looking forward to sharing mine. Bobby, why don't you join me so I can say hi to my ex-Bomba one more time!!! René Sent from my iPad On Feb 25, 2011, at 3:50 PM, Mont

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Blue?

I investigated this in detail last year, DuPont 5056 is said to be the match. I ordered a bike from Bilenky with this paint in Oct 2009, and am still waiting for the bike, so I can't say for certain, but I believe that it is a match for classic "sky blue" that Grant once said was the paint that he

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

I think it's worth a visit. Some very Rivy bikes here. Lots of racks and lights and fenders and other signs of "sensible" biking. Leather and steel and canvas abound. Trendy stuff too: belt drives and internally geared hubs and stainless tubing and bamboo! Some stuff was gaudy and silly: steel p

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Triangia! http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/trangia-cooksets-big-and-smaller/52-049 On Feb 25, 5:32 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > On topic:  Tagua nuts! > > > > On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM, William wrote: > > Tarantulas. > > > On Feb

[RBW] Re: SKS Longboard Fenders Atlantis?

I say tan. That's great that they're available. I bet those will be a big sellare here in Portland. They sure make sense. --mike -- 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-bunch@googlegro

[RBW] Re: Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

I was thinking about riding the Quickbeam to Austin on Sunday to catch the last day of the show. Is it worth it? $22 to get in - anything Rivy at the show? Joel On Feb 25, 7:47 pm, Cycletex wrote: > I overheard Andy Hampsten today at NAHBS say to someone, "Well, you > wouldn't put skinny tires o

[RBW] Andy Hampsten and Fat Tires. Sorta, kinda, probably and possibly off-topic but not really...

I overheard Andy Hampsten today at NAHBS say to someone, "Well, you wouldn't put skinny tires on a race car now would you?" As many of you know, he mounts Jack Browns on some of his bikes so not really off topic by much. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: SKS Longboard Fenders Atlantis?

I ordered some from RBW yesterday. Not where I can check now, but they were on the website last night. David Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone -Original Message- From: William Sender: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:55:17 To: RBW Owners Bunch Reply-To: rbw-

Re: [RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

On topic: Tagua nuts! On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM, William wrote: > Tarantulas. > > On Feb 25, 12:20 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > textiles? > > > > On Feb 25, 12:13 pm, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Pete I didn't detect any dismissiveness or contentiousness in your post above, nor did I intend any defensiveness in my reply, so it's me who should apologize if you got that from my reply. I appreciated your post. On Feb 25, 5:05 pm, Peter Pesce wrote: > William > Apologies. I didn't intent my

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

William Apologies. I didn't intent my tone to be dismissive or in any way contentious. I think it's an interesting experiment and tried to specifically cite how speed could really matter in your brevet riding and commute. So I understand it matters to you more than it may to me. I'm really not a se

[RBW] Re: SKS Longboard Fenders Atlantis?

By tan do you mean the cream color that the Grilver Hillborne sported? I'd vote for that on any bike with a cream headtube. Riv will most certainly have them to sell you pretty soon. On Feb 25, 4:41 pm, Mitch Browne wrote: > I saw a set of these fenders on a display bike at RBWHQ during the > r

[RBW] SKS Longboard Fenders Atlantis?

I saw a set of these fenders on a display bike at RBWHQ during the recent garage sale and really liked the look. They're not for sale on Riv's site yet but Harris Cyclery and others have them. Which color would go best with the stock Russian submarine blue / green Atlantis paint? Silver or Tan?

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

My guess is the 700s will seem faster but the 650s will actually be quicker. The difficulty will be that you know which set's on the bike. I can't imagine there being a significant difference in speed but I can see how you could detect a significant difference in comfort. I think the comfort-bei

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Betty's color is beautiful and a perfect bike for ciclavia. I was hoping to have my Betty by the next Ciclavia but I won't have it by April, Ness On Feb 24, 2:10 pm, Jon wrote: > Well, I suppose I need to join in on the fun. Here's my wife's Betty > Foy. Apologies for the non-driveside pic. > >

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

I'm jealous... On Feb 25, 6:29 pm, kavalk wrote: > Rene, > I did two cross country trips ... 1978 and 1979 ... at the age of 19 > and 20. > I am sure you will get all the assistance you need "gear wise" from > others on the board.  I used the Grand Tour Kirkland rear panniers and > a Kirkland han

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Rene, I did two cross country trips ... 1978 and 1979 ... at the age of 19 and 20. I am sure you will get all the assistance you need "gear wise" from others on the board. I used the Grand Tour Kirkland rear panniers and a Kirkland handlebar bag. If I had the chance to do the trip again, I would

[RBW] Rivendell Blue?

does anyone know the Imron number of the "Rivendell Blue" color that so many Riv Road bikes were painted for a while? that blue-ish color with a hint of something on the teal side? (i'm assuming it's an Imron color, as these frames were often painted by Joe Bell and he uses Imron paints.) if yo

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Isn't the 'new' Bombadil really a mixte with a top tube? On Feb 25, 10:23 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I wish we'd see more Yves Gomez's out there, and I don't understand > why the Gomez isn't offered in a larger frame (like the 62cm /700c > available in the Betty Foy)... I love Betty, don't ge

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Tarantulas. On Feb 25, 12:20 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > textiles? > > On Feb 25, 12:13 pm, Michael_S wrote: > > > > > > > > > Dang, Bill you are driving me down the road to ruin. All this talk > > about Hetres being faster/smoother/better is making me want a 650B > > bike even more. >

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

textiles? On Feb 25, 12:13 pm, Michael_S wrote: > Dang, Bill you are driving me down the road to ruin. All this talk > about Hetres being faster/smoother/better is making me want a 650B > bike even more. > After convincing my SO that I was not fickle and I could keep a bike > for at least a few y

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Dang, Bill you are driving me down the road to ruin. All this talk about Hetres being faster/smoother/better is making me want a 650B bike even more. After convincing my SO that I was not fickle and I could keep a bike for at least a few years, I'm seriously contemplating some 650B experiments of m

[RBW] Re: Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

Nothing foppish about those scars: http://tinyurl.com/5ujhjes On Feb 25, 11:46 am, Michael_S wrote: > with scars and all!  And he was't the only one, the ride leader on our > recent SD ride was sporting some of those fancy-smancy Rapha touring > shorts if I recall. > > Seriously, I like their st

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

On Feb 25, 1:24 am, Rene Sterental wrote: ... > Do I need to bring one pair of shorts for each day? Just two to alternate > and somehow find a way to wash them and drp pants or similar + travel > underwear? My wife bought me two pairs of Ex-Officio Give-N-Go boxer briefs > that supposedly dry ve

[RBW] Re: Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

See, it's all rumor and innuendo here on the interwebs! On Feb 25, 12:01 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > The rumor is true, at least in part. I was on Rapha's Santa Monica > Gentlemen's ride, but I wasn't riding my Romulus. I opted for my old lugged > steel Ciöcc. There is at least a tangential Rivende

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

On my own I don't care how fast I go. My goal is to enjoy the outdoors, exercise my body or to get somewhere. When I ride with others I want to go fast enough to stay with the group, or perhaps meet some time limit in an organized ride. And I still enjoy pushing my body and going fast, sometimes (a

[RBW] Re: Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

The rumor is true, at least in part. I was on Rapha's Santa Monica Gentlemen's ride, but I wasn't riding my Romulus. I opted for my old lugged steel Ciöcc. There is at least a tangential Rivendell connection, however, in that I built up the Ciöcc with Mark's Nitto Mod. 178 handlebars. -- You r

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Pete I'm a scientist and an engineer, by profession and by DNA. I'm wired to be curious. I'm wired to tinker and to question. I'm not obsessed with increasing speed, nor am I obsessed to get the ride over with. On brevets, when you ride fat 650B tires, you'll get a number of people on 700c road

Re: [RBW] FS: Odds and ends

If this is the one with the hose, about 9" long, it's well worth $35. I just bought one yesterday ($39.99 + tax) to pump my massive 65 mm X 700c Big Apples to 15 psi -- it works very well. (Rod: please send my cut to me directly.) Patrick "seriously, a good pump" Moore On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 9:

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Very cool idea to have one bike that works for both sizes, and a stroke of minor genius to think of up-sizing the 650B bike, rather than down-sizing a 700. I was hoping I could convert my Sam to 650B, just to see what all the fuss is about, but it only took a few measurements to see that it wouldn'

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

It is very good idea to test your load and rack setup all together. You really want to get a feel for how the bike handles loaded up, and give all the parts a chance to fall off. If the tour involves dirt or unpaved roads you really want to try that with the bike loaded with the tires you intend us

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Ummmwhat? On Feb 25, 10:30 am, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Thing is, to make my 700x50's as fast as 700x23's I need to air the 700x50's > up to the same harsh ride.  I can never get the 700x23's as comfortable > though as I would pinch flat.   > Take into account that tiny tires usually go with

[RBW] Re: Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

Link for this wool and steel collabo? On Feb 25, 9:54 am, James Valiensi wrote: > DId you see the video? Its for the Rapha-Paul Smith Collection. It seems all > the riders are on cool steel bikes. > > Pink is the new black and steel is the new carbon fiber! > > James Valiensi, PE > Northridge, C

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Tom Yes, I guess that's correct... a Gomez is really a Betty in a black tux... As far as the name, It's gotta be a guy thing... Somehow I think it sounds better to say to the wife "Oh honey... Gomez and I are headed out to the pub", than "I'm taking 'Eve' for a cold one"... BB On Feb 25, 10:26 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Thanks Joyce! I had actually been given your name by the ACA but I was waiting before e-mailing you for that packet to arrive. I'll e-mail you directly with some accomodation questions I have. It's great to know you're on this list! René -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

I don't see how one can go wrong with an E3, and is not the 'traffic blinding' issue a matter of how one positions and aims the light at the road ahead?? I'd take brighter any day. Slightly OT, after reading good reviews on this forum, I recently picked up (from Longleaf Bicycles) a B&M IQ Cyo Se

Re: [RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

Thing is, to make my 700x50's as fast as 700x23's I need to air the 700x50's up to the same harsh ride. I can never get the 700x23's as comfortable though as I would pinch flat. Take into account that tiny tires usually go with tiny wheels and spin weight does make a difference. My opinion i

Re: [RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

Bummer! Dang cars;) Rob in Seattle On Feb 25, 2011, at 9:10 AM, Linkbeak wrote: > Looks like car trouble is going to delay my return to Portland so I > won't be able to leave for Seattle in time. Hope the rest of you have > a great ride and hopefully I can join next year! > > Joyce --

[RBW] Re: Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

William you're too funny... I'll make an unscientific guess that you'll be ever so slightly faster on the 700 skinnies, but not nearly enough to offset the comfort and stylishness of the Hetres. Please post pictures of both... BB On Feb 25, 1:04 pm, William wrote: > OK so I made a sort of self-

[RBW] FS: Odds and ends

Hello, Continuing to sell gear that is in great condition but I'm not using. Don't believe in hanging onto stuff that's not being used so here goes. All prices INCLUDE SHIPPING WITHIN CONUS. Thanks as always TEKTRO BRAKE LEVERS/ R200A/ Black hoods/ silver levers/ $25 shipped SHIMANO 105 SILVER

[RBW] Re: FS: Dinotte Lights 200L headlight and 140L taillight kit

SOLD. Btw, thanks for the comments Michael. Right you are. On Feb 25, 7:46 am, MichaelH wrote: > If you don't need lighting for more than 4 hours at a time, and want > lights for more than one bike, these are an optimum solution.  I have > used them for the past four years and have been very ha

[RBW] Warning: non-scientific experiment under construction (650B vs 700C)

OK so I made a sort of self-indulgent mod to my A. Homer Hilsen. I set up the normally 650B bike with a 700C wheelset and short reach brakes. It's a wheelset I already had, and a short-reach brakeset I already had. So now I have a single bike that can easily be taken on a ride with 650Bx(whateve

Re: [RBW] Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

DId you see the video? Its for the Rapha-Paul Smith Collection. It seems all the riders are on cool steel bikes. Pink is the new black and steel is the new carbon fiber! James Valiensi, PE Northridge, CA H818.775.1847 M.818.585.1796 On Feb 25, 2011, at 9:40 AM, kps wrote: > just got an emai

Re: [RBW] Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

Oh Gawd! Rivendell and Grant become part of the latest momentary fashion scene! Help us all! On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM, kps wrote: > just got an email from Rapha about a new pink base layer merino > jersey. > noticed immediately the guy in the accompanying photo was riding a > moustache-ba

[RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

Rene, Glad to hear you're excited about the upcoming trip. You'll be joined by at least one other list member -- me -- as I am the trip leader. You are asking the right questions and have gotten a lot of good advice from the list. You and other trip participants will soon be receiving more detai

[RBW] Rapha and Rivendell (via Bridgestone)

just got an email from Rapha about a new pink base layer merino jersey. noticed immediately the guy in the accompanying photo was riding a moustache-barred bike, then noticed the bike was orange, and then noticed it was an xo-1. pretty cool nod to Grant and Rivendell, if you ask me. -k -- You re

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

Just to let potential buyers know... I just purchased an E3 Triple and used it while racing at the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo mountain bike race in Tucson, AZ last weekend. One of my laps *only *used the handlebar mounted E3, and I survived. An additional helmet mounted light is recommended for

[RBW] yehuda moon in mexico

Dunno how many of you read Rick Smith's Yehuda Moon adventures, but for those who do, you know about his guerilla sharrow campaign. I came across this today and had to smile! http://www.takepart.com/news/2011/01/13/guadalaraja-diy-bike-lane -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: New Sam Color

...and now smile train is getting some money. Cool! On Feb 24, 8:03 am, EricP wrote: > Then it would be even better - slush-o-flage! > > Actually like the color.  But would not want to see it with a blue > head tube.  Too close to last century Raleigh bikes, IMO. > > Hmm.  A black and grilver Bo

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

Looks like car trouble is going to delay my return to Portland so I won't be able to leave for Seattle in time. Hope the rest of you have a great ride and hopefully I can join next year! Joyce On Feb 24, 12:10 pm, Scott Postlewait wrote: > On Feb 24, 2011, at 8:53 AM, wrharper wrote: > > > I m

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

My wife chose the Gomez. When it's my turn for a mixte, I'm going with the powder blue, for sure. Does that make me a gender bender with 650B fenders? On Feb 25, 7:37 am, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > Obviously, the Betty/Gomez nickname differentiation is just me. > > -Original Message-

RE: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Obviously, the Betty/Gomez nickname differentiation is just me. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rene Sterental Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 10:28 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [R

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Bobby, Any Yves is just a repainted Betty with new decals. In fact, when they come off the ship they're all Bettys. The change happens here in the US according to Keven. Therefore, all sizes are available. I would have gotten the larger 62 size had it only been for me. René Sent from my iPhone 4

RE: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Isn't the Gomez just a repainted/redecaled Betty? I'm guessing you can get a 62cm Gomez if you want one. BTW, why does it seem right to call the Betty Foy a "Betty", but the Yves Gomez a "Gomez"? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@go

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

I wish we'd see more Yves Gomez's out there, and I don't understand why the Gomez isn't offered in a larger frame (like the 62cm /700c available in the Betty Foy)... I love Betty, don't get me wrong. But being of "Bombadil-size" the question that has been brewing in my head: Will we ever see a Bomb

[RBW] Re: FS: Dinotte Lights 200L headlight and 140L taillight kit

If you don't need lighting for more than 4 hours at a time, and want lights for more than one bike, these are an optimum solution. I have used them for the past four years and have been very happy with them. They are extremely lite and light. michael On Feb 24, 10:52 pm, Rod C wrote: > Hello, >

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Betty deserves a Flickr Group of her very own. http://www.flickr.com/groups/bettyfoy/ Let's see 'em! On Feb 24, 1:16 pm, Bill wrote: > On Feb 24, 10:55 am, Minh wrote: > ... > > > only thing i'd consider is maybe a painted color-matched chain > > guard. > >