[RBW] Re: Holiday Flyer

That flyer pre-dates my Riv-awareness, but it's fun to read. Thanks for sharing. --Andy On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 7:54:22 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's a PDF of the Holiday Flyer from *eight years ago.* It's located in > the latest pre-Thanksgiving Blug, and...*eight years ago.*

[RBW] Re: Holiday Flyer

I have the print copy somewhere too. Do you know why the prose is sometimes a bit odd (though perfectly readable)? No letter E is used anywhere. Must have taken a lot of thought (& edits) to put together. Joe On Nov 21, 10:54 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > Here's a PDF of the Holiday Flyer from *e

[RBW] Re: SimpleOne Frameset Deal at RivBike

Grant's Bosco prototype, too. A complete bike for $2900. I want it, but I think it's a litte too big for me. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:10:20 PM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Someone needs to jump on this one... A 56cm S1 on sale at Riv... > > This is a deal

[RBW] SimpleOne Frameset Deal at RivBike

Someone needs to jump on this one... A 56cm S1 on sale at Riv... This is a deal... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/--qpf3UsFswJ. T

[RBW] Holiday Flyer

Here's a PDF of the Holiday Flyer from *eight years ago.* It's located in the latest pre-Thanksgiving Blug, and...*eight years ago.* I have one of these lying around somewhere, and I'm just a bit stunned that that much time has passed. There's some neat things in it, including a hatchet, and ev

Re: [RBW] Re: 59 All Rounder FS in Portland

Thanks--will follow the link. Hpy Tksgvg! Patrick Moore iPhone On Nov 21, 2012, at 11:10 AM, iamkeith wrote: > I'll be sure to take some photos and offer my impressions, just as > soon as I get it in my greasy little hands! Very excited. The link > in Joe's original post will take you to some

Re: [RBW] Re: Wayne's World -- Ignore!

Patrick Moore, who is culturally so clueless than he has no idea what you are talking about. But if it's a party, I am in agreement (as long as we say grace beforehand) Patrick Moore iPhone On Nov 21, 2012, at 2:37 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Party on Garth. > > On

[RBW] Re: Wayne's World -- Ignore!

Rockin' in the Pacer! On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 1:51:44 PM UTC-8, Garth wrote: > > hahahaahaha > > I'm feelin' Bohemian Rhapsody like lol . > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTheG--2NE0 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: [BOB] lance news

Hey All, ...as if cycling is the only sport in which this occurs...what a jokeI have very clear memories, both very recent and tens of years old, of both pro football and pro baseball players who are so 'roided' out that they can hardly function. And when it comes to egos, cyclists are merel

[RBW] Riv rider in Canyon (Moraga, CA) today?

I was trudging up a hill when another rider – looked like he might have been riding a Rivendell – crested from the other side and ding-ding belled me. Anyone on this list? The sun was in my eyes so I couldn't get a good look. Aaron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/the-lance-armstrong-pile_b_2157995.html

Agree Jim, A bit hypocritical for the owner of Bicycling mag to be dissing the in-it-to-win-it culture. On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:16:09 AM UTC-6, Jim Cloud wrote: > This article was written by the chairman of Rondale Inc., publisher of > "Bicycling" magazine. While I generally a

[RBW] Re: Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

http://flic.kr/p/6WjpJ4 Front and rear der with friction thumbies to make a three speed. Dos Eno in the back, and the original QB Sugino crank in the front. I enjoyed doing a century with this transmission, but at the time I didn't have a bike with gears that was as comfortable. I never had to

[RBW] Re: FS: 1999 Rivendell Long Low 59 cm frameset (Starck-built, Bell-painted)

Hi Forrest, Apologies for the direct contact, but I was going through the archives and found your post. I wanted to ask you about tire clearances on your LongLow. I have just impulse bought a 97 double Joe (Stark/Bell) LongLow with the canti brake studs and also the option of side pulls. It se

[RBW] Re: Lock question

A Kryptonite mini U lock through the rear wheel inside the rear triangle, Pitlock skewer-ed front wheel and Pitlocked Dyno light and I feel pretty safe and only had to carry a small lock. It isn't that hard. Except for those in NYC, why all the bike theft angst? -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Wayne's World -- Ignore!

hahahaahaha I'm feelin' Bohemian Rhapsody like lol . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTheG--2NE0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-o

[RBW] Re: Wayne's World -- Ignore!

Party on Garth. On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:33:22 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote: > > Well Patrick it's comedically okay with me ... my name IS *Garth *after > all ! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] WTB: Riv. Readers issues 5,6,12

mike goldman warwick,r.i. Woman is 57 But Looks 27 Mom publishes simple facelift trick that angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/50ad47d02b59247d0244fst01duc -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Lock question

I've got a very pretty Bleriot. It goes everywhere, and is often locked outside. Kryptonite U-Lock with a Kryptonite thickish braided cable to get both wheels. 1) make it harder to steal than the ones it is parked next to. 2) of course, the Speedplay Frog pedals might be a bit of a deterrent :-

[RBW] Re: Chicago shops

Comrade Cycles in Ukrainian Village is a newer shop that fits the bill perfectly. Very nice fellows that are knowledgeable in touring/commuting. On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 7:16:15 AM UTC-6, malarz wrote: > > > Any recommendations on Chicago area bike shops leaning less towards, or a > good

[RBW] Re: Twenty Bucks

The film is not about biking per se, but yes there is a bike in it. Two to be exact. Hope you guys can come out to the screening. Support local filmmaking and your ticket gets you beer & wine - can't beat that! Thanks Manny. -Jesus On Monday, November 19, 2012 7:24:00 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acost

Re: [RBW] FS: Riv Road 60cm

Frameset has sold. Thank you for the interest. Have a great Thanksgiving all!! -AJ On Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1:33:12 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > Pics appear to “private” > > > > *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *AJ > *Sent:* Sund

[RBW] Re: Wayne's World -- Ignore!

Well Patrick it's comedically okay with me ... my name IS *Garth *after all ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owner

[RBW] Re: 59 All Rounder FS in Portland

I'll be sure to take some photos and offer my impressions, just as soon as I get it in my greasy little hands! Very excited. The link in Joe's original post will take you to some as-is shots in the meantime. On Nov 21, 10:34 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Photos, please! And tell us how it compares

Re: [RBW] Re: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/the-lance-armstrong-pile_b_2157995.html

I didn't really look at it that way. I'm sure he indeed sold a lot of magazines for them. I did like the article though. On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > This article was written by the chairman of Rondale Inc., publisher of > "Bicycling" magazine. While I generally agree

[RBW] Wayne's World -- Ignore!

Some of you have gotten "messages" from me. Please ignore. It seems to automatically link up different email addresses -- I get dozens myself. I don't really know what it is, it doesn't interest me, and it goes directly to my spam folder. - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM,

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

> Agreed. No one in their right mind would wear something like that in > Tucson during the summer. Never been to Tuscon, but I've seen people hiking the Grand Canyon with cloths soaked in water around their necks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

Here in Chicago anyway, my head gets hotter wearing a helmet than not. On the other hand, a towel soaked in cool water around my neck cools me down. Certainly no reason someone could not put water on the collar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

Re: [RBW] Re: 59 All Rounder FS in Portland

Photos, please! And tell us how it compares in ride (not fit -- obviously the bigger one will fit better from what you've said) with the XO-1. I owned a 55 '92 and found my Rivs much an improvement. On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 10:12 AM, iamkeith wrote: > http://sellwoodcycle.com/consign/59cm-rivende

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

> Now the idea of wearing a big thick > collar around my neck in the summer -- ridiculous. I don't care what > it's made of. Agreed. No one in their right mind would wear something like that in Tucson during the summer. Jim Cloud On Nov 21, 8:50 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2012-11-21

RE: [RBW] Re: Lock question

Wow. I wonder, what is the significance of the 7 of clubs in the front wheel? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Mulcahy Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Lock qu

Re: [RBW] Re: 59 All Rounder FS in Portland

Excellent, Keith! Glad it found a good home. Also glad I didn't know it was taller, given that I only live 5 blocks away... Many happy miles, joe broach portland, or On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM, iamkeith wrote: > Well, Joe, I don't know whether to thank you or be mad at you but, > being as v

[RBW] Re: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/the-lance-armstrong-pile_b_2157995.html

This article was written by the chairman of Rondale Inc., publisher of "Bicycling" magazine. While I generally agree with her comments, I think it's a bit disingenuous for the "Bicycling" magazine publisher to join the pile-on. "Bicycling" magazine was in the forefront of the "fan boy" publicatio

[RBW] Re: 59 All Rounder FS in Portland

Well, Joe, I don't know whether to thank you or be mad at you but, being as vocal as I have about wishing for a 26" wheeled Riv., I had to buy it. The price had come down by $250 and the $250 worth of Nitto racks helped me rationalize it. Gorgeous green paint, frame in perfect condition, nice phi

[RBW] Re: Lock question

I also hear that beausage is an effective anti-theft tool. Check out this Atlantis spotted in Chicago: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://gro

[RBW] Re: Lock question

A bit of anecdotal data from the Chicago Stolen Bike Registry: Out of the thousands of reported stolen bikes, the vast majority of the bike that were actually locked at the time of theft were "secured" using a cable lock. After that comes typical U-locks, incidents in which the thief cut the fe

Re: [RBW] Lock question

It's true that everyone's riding environment is different. I don't commute because my job is too far, and I use my car for it (transporting disabled people on outings, shopping, etc.). I don't tour, either. I go on "rides", and grab a different bike for shopping and such, so I'm able to separate

Re: [RBW] Lock question

Hmm, my choice of rides is only "limited" by common sense, here in NYC people will steal anything that isnt nailed down and even then they will try. I would rather use my around town bike for what it is used for, around town 5 minute rides that really arent that "fun" and save my bombadil for longe

Re: [RBW] Lock question

Sorry to put words in your mouth/keyboard Joe! By "too precious to ride" I also include "too precious to lock up", since locking up a bike is part of riding it, at least for me. I have some fancy/expensive bikes, but I've never liked the feeling of having so much tied up in a bike that it could

Re: [RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

On Wed, 2012-11-21 at 07:42 -0800, Matthew J wrote: > As are helmets. For warmer climes, they could be made in linen rather > than cotton or wool. Both my experience (living in the miasmatic swamps of Metro DC) and dimly remembered research that showed heads are cooler with helets than bare in th

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

As are helmets. For warmer climes, they could be made in linen rather than cotton or wool. On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:53:20 AM UTC-6, C.J. Filip wrote: > > Looks like it would be hot in the summer. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Fwd: [BOB] lance news

Sorry if this posts twice. Gmail confounds me sometimes. Best, Clyde -- Forwarded message -- From: Date: Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 10:45 AM Subject: [BOB] lance news To: internet-...@googlegroups.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/the-lance-armstrong-pile_b_2157995.html

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

Looks like it would be hot in the summer. -- 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@goo

[RBW] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-rodale/the-lance-armstrong-pile_b_2157995.html

Good read -- 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@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options,

[RBW] Re: Chicago shops

Without going into too much detail... here's a northsider's perspective: There's a couple amazing bike collections worth checking out on display at Cycle Smithy and Oscar Wastyn. Yojimbo's Garage is the premier track/fixie shop, with The Bike Lane a close second. Tati Cycles is an enigma I haven

[RBW] Re: An alternative to helmet safety?

> It's an airbag for your head ... Are not airbags explosive devices ? The force needed to propel modern air bags is much less now than even a few years ago, let alone the 1980s when the technology was first evented. I see this as a very good idea by some young people with minimal resources.

[RBW] Re: Lock question

> It is a bit heavy, but I think it's worth the weight. The Abus are heavy, but IMO being able to store them on the down or seat tube bottle cage spot makes the weight very easy to manage while riding. The bike is a little heavier going up the stairs to my apartment though. -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Chicago shops

Boulevard Bikes in Logan Square, Cicli Urbano in Humboldt Park, Roscoe Village Cycles on Roscoe in Roscoe Village and Blue City Cycles in Bridgeport. All great stores with focus on what you are describe. Boulevard Bikes, the oldest of the bunch, sold some of the last Herons. On Wednesday, Nove

[RBW] Chicago shops

Any recommendations on Chicago area bike shops leaning less towards, or a good combination of, the mass market and more towards, maybe, fixed and single-speed, more Bobish and Rivish? Thanks for any help. Ken Karpowicz Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribe