[RBW] Re: Riv's new line of toddler clothes

2012-12-25 Thread Allan in Portland
On Tuesday, December 25, 2012 2:59:23 PM UTC-8, Joe K wrote: > > I've got the wool beanie. Did the cute kiddie picture influence my > purchase? Actually, no. > > I don't know it's meant to influence any purchase decisions. That would surprise me. I think it's to make people smile, to feel hap

[RBW] Re: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Marginally Riv related (that's my wife's Betty Foy in the background), but obviously bike related... The wife commissioned an artist friend to draw/paint a family biking caricature of the Smitty clan. --Andy On Tuesday, December 25, 20

Re: [RBW] Riding in Marin

2012-12-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
It's nice and the staff are super friendly and helpful. I'd bring my kids here. -- 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/-/ebFywshOf9AJ. To pos

[RBW] Re: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread Michael
> > Just some bucks, so will probably be getting a new saddle bag from riv > soon! -- 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/-/3DWw1S0rvs8J. T

Re: [RBW] Riding in Marin

2012-12-25 Thread cyclotourist
What a great day! How do you like the MH hostel? I've thought about staying there before. Kid friendly? On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 5:48 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > Today I rode Miwok, Bobcat, Marincello, Tennessee Valley, and Old Springs > Trails in the Marin He

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread cyclotourist
Just what I need!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8307841601/in/photostream Also a Wald basket, but it's the huge model when I needed the medium. Anybody have a medium they want to trade? On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM, wrote: > Riv poster! > > -J > > -- > You received this messag

Re: [RBW] Re: Grips on Albatross bars.

2012-12-25 Thread Robert Barr
My daughters are in bed after a long Christmas day. Now I can reply. I have Riv cork on three bikes, a Hunqapillar, and two Bridgestone MB3s. The Hunqa has standard cork as does my wife's MB3. My MB3 has BES, and twined notched cork. Like you I shellac the cork, I have learned to not lightly disreg

[RBW] Riding in Marin

2012-12-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Today I rode Miwok, Bobcat, Marincello, Tennessee Valley, and Old Springs Trails in the Marin Headlands. I also detoured to Haypress campground, but given the sogginess after the all-day rain, I opted to go over the big hill back to the warmth and excellent coffee of the Marin Headlands Hostel.

[RBW] Re: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread justinaugust
Riv poster! -J -- 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/-/QAr2W9XL0NEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Riv's new line of toddler clothes

2012-12-25 Thread Joe K
I've got the wool beanie. Did the cute kiddie picture influence my purchase? Actually, no. I use it under a helmet, and like it. It's nice and warm down to a certain temp. (40?) Below that I.use a non-Riv thick wool cap, but it's pretty tight under the helmet. The "kiddie" beanie replaced a

[RBW] Curved wooden fenders

2012-12-25 Thread Abcyclehank
Anyone with knowledge about just how wide of a 700c tire can be run with Woody's 2 1/4 inch fenders. Merry Xmas and or happy holidays to all. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit ht

[RBW] Re: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread David Spranger
Compound Curve- Sapelle, African Mahog, Bloodwood Fenders for my new to me AHH from http://www.woodysfenders.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=355 David Charlotte, NC On Tuesday, December 25, 2012 2:02:15 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > > I know many of us have probably i

Re: [RBW] Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Gee whiz! That is a piece of modernist sculpture! Patrick Moore, who had a tailwind downhill to church and a wind chill of ~20 and a headwind uphill home with a windchill of ~ 25, all in a 72" gear in bright, sunny, and damned cold ABQ, NM. Season's best wishes to all (even those who didn't score

Re: [RBW] Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread Eric Norris
Very nice frame for my Rivendell art poster, which my wife now likes so much that she suggested hanging it in the living room! –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5 On Dec 25, 2012, at 11:02 AM, Liesl wrote: > I know many of us have probably indulged ourselves picking out our own Rivvy > gifts encour

[RBW] Re: FS 60cm Salsa Vaya Ti

2012-12-25 Thread Noah Deuce
Pictures here: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDititg Merry Christmas, everyone! On Sunday, December 23, 2012 8:15:55 AM UTC-7, Forrest wrote: > > I have one of these in a 58, and I can attest to the quality of build and > ride. Many braze-ons and eyelets, very versatile, can take tires that > measure ac

[RBW] Re: Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread Lawnsbyt
Medium Sackville Shopsack to fit my rambouillet's wald basket, beautiful! can't wait to load er' up and run around town. Also a 5mm park allen wrench with the fancy blue handle. On Dec 25, 11:02 am, Liesl wrote: > I know many of us have probably indulged ourselves picking out our own > Rivvy gift

[RBW] Happy Holidays! Any Surprise Bike Treasures?

2012-12-25 Thread Liesl
I know many of us have probably indulged ourselves picking out our own Rivvy gifts encouraged by the raffle, but how about the surprises? I got a beautiful simple Sykes water bottle cage in cherry. http://www.sykeswoodfenders.com/sykeswoodfenders/cherry_wbh.html Oh my it's lovely against a sand

[RBW] Re: After Xmas Ride. 12/26 East Bay Mixed.

2012-12-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Noah, when I'm not traveling, I lead a Christmas Day and NYD ride in Minneapolis. Of course, the regular attendees tend to own studded tires. -- 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://

[RBW] Re: After Xmas Ride. 12/26 East Bay Mixed.

2012-12-25 Thread C.J. Filip
Already looking forward to the pics-proved-it-happened! On Dec 25, 7:42 am, Noah Deuce wrote: > I wanted to do an after-Xmas ride here in Boulder, but the several inches of > snow make that impractical. > > The time has come to lobby Grant for a lugged fatbike! The Misty Mountain, > perhaps? *g

[RBW] Re: After Xmas Ride. 12/26 East Bay Mixed.

2012-12-25 Thread Noah Deuce
I wanted to do an after-Xmas ride here in Boulder, but the several inches of snow make that impractical. The time has come to lobby Grant for a lugged fatbike! The Misty Mountain, perhaps? *grin* Noah Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag

2012-12-25 Thread Noah Deuce
I may have what you're looking for; I'll send a picture when I get home from family holiday celebrations later today. Happy Christmas! Noah -- 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:/

[RBW] Re: FS Green Quickbeam 60cm

2012-12-25 Thread Noah Deuce
Thanks to everyone for your interest! The Quickbeam has gone to a good home, just in time for the holidays. -- 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: FS Green Quickbeam 60cm

2012-12-25 Thread dan gee
Please tell me this has sold. If it has not, I think I can no longer not justify not having this... -- 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/-

[RBW] Re: Grips on Albatross bars.

2012-12-25 Thread pam
I have cork and twine. Love it. On Sunday, December 23, 2012 8:55:17 PM UTC-5, Mike wrote: > > For folks using Albatross bars, and I guess Boscos, what grips are you > using? I've got Albas on my commuter and they currently sport some WTB > grips but I may soon Albatrossamacating another one o