[RBW] FS: 2 Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddles

I'll take one or both if the other deals fall through. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr..

Re: [RBW] Summer is over...(For me anyway)

The Dav is a miraculous thing. Simply miraculous. Dav's pretty cool too. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 8:26 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > One last hurrah before teaching takes over my life again. > During the birthday camping a few of us talked about going out and doing > one last summer campout. What b

[RBW] FS: A. Homer Hilsen 67cm DTT

Bump for 1500.00! Killer deal! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Summer is over...(For me anyway)

One last hurrah before teaching takes over my life again. During the birthday camping a few of us talked about going out and doing one last summer campout. What better way to finish the summer then with a trip to an abandon ranch on Mt.Diablo, the summer mountain! Like always great rides start w

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddles

Email sent, I'd love to try out these saddles! On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:59:24 PM UTC-4, johnb wrote: > > I have two of these. For me, they are amazingly comfortable till about 40 > miles then less so. But that is my butt. My misfortune is your fortune in > this case. > They are both black/c

Re: [RBW] Re: front or rear rack?

I have a Nitto front rack and Bertoud decaleur. In the winter or when I want to maximize cargo space, I use a tall rando bag. When I want minimal storage, I'm very, very happy with a Sackville small trunk up front - I think it's a great bag. For me, my rear rack is for panniers and what I ma

[RBW] Re: Re-thievery

She posted his number and info because he was selling a bunch of stuff all that was most likely stolen. His number was public on Craigslist so I don't see where it's an issue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Re-thievery

I was totally on her side until she posted the guy's name and phone number on her Facebook page after she got the bike back, inviting her friends to take matters into their own hands. This kind of petty vigilantism turns my stomach. Bike thievery is rampant in Vancouver, so much so that I almo

[RBW] Re: back problems

I just want to say thanks for all your ideas. This is a great site and the members are very caring. Monday, I started a regimen with a clinic called Pump in Lodi. It's run by P.T's and they concentrate on core and balance. I had been going to a gym for years and just got lazy. After only riding

Re: [RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

Liesl - that is a beautiful spoon. I have a piece of Dogwood that I can "see" the ladle in, now to see if I can realize the vision. Bob (Indianapolis) On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 7:23 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Beautiful, Liesl! Your skill is inspiring and I suspect may lead to > frustration as I

[RBW] Re: FS: 26" Wheelset (King, Mavic, Pasela)

Pending payment on Wednesday these are sold. Thanks for all the inquiries! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] Re: FS: 26" Wheelset (King, Mavic, Pasela)

Pending payment on Wednesday these are sold. Thanks for all the inquiries! On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 4:19:42 PM UTC-4, Anne wrote: > > The Atlantis had two wheelsets and only sold with one. Would like to sell > this set. > Black Chris King hubs (135 spacing) laced to silver Mavic X517 rims wit

[RBW] Re: back problems

Another floor sitter here. When you sit onto floor without back support, you have no choice but to work your core. Also, you have to shift positions--unlike when you're supported by a comfy chair. So in essence, you're doing work just to stay upright. Tiring at first but it works. Been doing for

[RBW] FS: 2 Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddles

I have two of these. For me, they are amazingly comfortable till about 40 miles then less so. But that is my butt. My misfortune is your fortune in this case. They are both black/copper rivets. One is 3 months old. The other is 8-9 months old. They are each $60 with $10 shipping. If you buy both

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

Ryan, You can get the Nitto S83 in different sizes; my Bombadil uses the 26.8 size; I don't 'know' for sure that it is available in 27.0, but, it's not a 27.2-only post On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:43:27 PM UTC-4, Ryan wrote: > > Not the jewelry that Nitto seatposts are...but not bad l

[RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

Beautiful, Liesl! Your skill is inspiring and I suspect may lead to frustration as I attempt to do something equally ornate. I know knife carving is too intricate for my brain capacity (fine motor skills are very taxing on my brain energy), but the hatchet may right at the ballence point betwee

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell, Toronto area?

This looks totally boguslooks like the bike equivalent of a chop-shop got their hands on it. Dodgy , for sure On Sunday, August 25, 2013 9:02:46 AM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote: > > I thought the same thing when this popped up over a month ago. You can > still see the original colour in the seat p

Re: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

And we know orange bikes are faster:) Orange has a pop to it that no other colour has. Amazingly , my X0-1 is still quite a vibrant orange... even though it is nearing its twentieth birthdaygot it in Sep 1993:) I've always thought those Quickbeams were special. 2 Rivs sometimes seems a b

[RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

oops here's the photos -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rb

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

Not the jewelry that Nitto seatposts are...but not bad looking at all...good enough for the X0-1. I also saw that the Thompson has quite a range of sizes and diameters, as well...but they are a bit spendy and I think I've burned through my bike allowance this year already:) Thanks for the tip!

[RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

> Already started carving out a baby spoon for a lilac branch that has > annoyed me too long. No longer! Grin. Once the Silky Saw arrives, I'll > delve into some downed pine near us and see if there are bowls in them thar > hills. > Patrick, we really have to meet! Here's my first attempt at

[RBW] Re: Birthday riding in Glenwood Springs

Loved your photos and thanks for reminding me how much fun a quick getaway to Glenwood Springs can be! On Monday, August 26, 2013 2:22:15 PM UTC-6, jinxed wrote: > > My wife organized a fun little vacation to celebrate my birthday and the > end of summer for my daughter. We packed up the car a

Re: [RBW] Re: Car free Crater Lake

Thanks for the comment it has been a real trip down memory lane, still trying to find them all. These were shot Ektachrome and processed by me, I used to buy the film in bulk, role my own then process it...couldn't do it with Kodachrome. I usually carried my Nikon F2 and or FTN along with

Re: [RBW] Re: Car free Crater Lake

bwphoto, great set of pics! Looks like some kids just having a good time. Wonderfully shot! -Mike Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2013, at 2:39 PM, bwphoto wrote: > In the late mid '70s I did a 1000 mile tour of Oregon with some friends from > Eugene. We took dirt and gravel roads from

[RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

Wildlife Hatchet arrived today, though it almost didn't make it out my wife's hands. "Wow! This feels GOD! My hand just melts into it!" I stood in amazement and asked sardonically: "You realize it's a hatchet, something you've never gotten excited about before?" "I know! I'm gonna have to f

[RBW] Re: back problems

Don- If you have some back pain, I'd definitely recommend that you check out Esther Gokhale's *8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back*. You can probably see the table of contents and read some sections over at Amazon to get a much better feel for her ideas and approach than I can give you here. I think

[RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Glad to hear you are enjoying the bike. It will serve you well. The bar tape is the standard black cork tape RBW sells. It just has a lot of sweat and Shell Ridge dust worked in to give it that nice finish. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Birthday riding in Glenwood Springs

You rode a bike up to Doc Holliday's memorial marker? That's impressive! My wife and I enjoyed our short stay there several years ago. On Monday, August 26, 2013 3:22:15 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: > My wife organized a fun little vacation to celebrate my birthday and the > end of summer for

Re: [RBW] Re: Car free Crater Lake

In the late mid '70s I did a 1000 mile tour of Oregon with some friends from Eugene. We took dirt and gravel roads from Crescent Lake to Crater Lake in order to avoid a couple of the highways that were heavily traveled with logging trucks. Crater Lake was amazing, the real fun was the almost 8

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

"Unfortunately it uses a 27.0mm diameter post( will check Paul or Thompson for this size)" Check the IRD webstore for a nice looking seatpost at 27.0 on closeout. http://store.interlocracing.com/type2quad270mm.html No setback, though. On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:20:01 PM UTC-7, Ryan wrot

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

Or the Nitto S-83...I've switched over to these from my Campy one-bolters on my 2 Rivendells. I had a broken rail on one of my B-17's on my X0-1. Unfortunately it uses a 27.0mm diameter post( will check Paul or Thompson for this size). I'm under 200lbs but probably over 180. Cecily, experimen

[RBW] Re: Mackinaw Island -

Patrick We camped I'm state parks almost every night. We also had a full day to ride nothing but Mackinaw Island. We detoured a but along the way as well ending up with 645 miles over two week or 11 days of actual riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Mackinaw Island -

I never saw the streets clear... :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, sen

Re: [RBW] Re: back problems

Thanks, Patrick -- much good information here. I will archive this conversation and go back and read it at more leisure. (MUST get back to work. Must get back to work ...) On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Well, Patrick, I'm no posture expert, but rather a n=6 experiment

Re: [RBW] Re: Re-thievery

Reminds me of Larry David and Leon "taking back" Larry's Joe Pepitone jersey only to realize it was a different jersey. "The Anonymous Donor" (Season 6, Episode 2) — The 25 Best "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Episodes http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/08/best-curb-your-enthusiasm-episodes/anonymo

[RBW] FS: 26" Wheelset (King, Mavic, Pasela)

The Atlantis had two wheelsets and only sold with one. Would like to sell this set. Black Chris King hubs (135 spacing) laced to silver Mavic X517 rims with doublebutted spokes. Will include a 12-27 9-speed cassette, skewers and a pair of Pasela TourGuard Kevalr 26x1.25" tires. Ready to put on t

Re: [RBW] Re: Fast Freds!

Cool, I'm putting in my order soon. Was pretty set on Nomad Resist tires but now I'm considering the fast freds... the light weight, thin walled doesn't scare me based on my Hetre EL experience on my 650b wheelset, but the price difference is pretty hi. Decisions, decisions! -- You received

[RBW] Re: Mackinaw Island -

Nice trip! Great place to get away from things. It's a great place to visit and do some riding too. Would Bar Harbor in Maine be similar on the bridal trails? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[RBW] Re: Mackinaw Island -

Did you notice that when the streets were clean of horse droppings, fudge was available at sales prices in the fudge shops? :) On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:09:21 AM UTC-7, Kelly wrote: > > Well I'm home and grateful for another great tour. I'm still attempting > to figure out what to do with

Re: [RBW] Re: Portland: Eastside triple bump tour?

Sept 7 is bad for me, Sat Sept 28 would most likely be the best. -Shawn On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 8:31 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > Sept 7, 28 or 29... any of them work for me. >> >> > --Smitty > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >

[RBW] Re: Mackinaw Island -

Beautiful! Did you get out to any of the park areas? With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:09:21 PM UTC-6, Kelly wrote: > > Well I'm home and grateful for another great tour. I'm still attempting > to figure out what to do with photos but that will happen in time. > > One thing

Re: [RBW] Re: back problems

Well, Patrick, I'm no posture expert, but rather a n=6 experiment (our whole family). As Christopher mentions, one of the keys is not sitting still, but naturally shifting as needed. This is what has the core constantly engaged: moving and working and adjusting. Cross-legged: I'll shift around

Re: [RBW] Re: front or rear rack?

I have an AHH w/ the Nitto rack and Acorn rando bag. Great combo. Very useful but also won't allow you to over pack! I think it is a great choice! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Fast Freds!

No, am waiting on having the Fargo's front wheel rebuilt -- hope to get them on the road by the weekend, and will report. At this point, after some conversation and research, I think I'll just stick to tubes rather than go ghetto tubeless -- can't see much advantage beside the bit of weight saving

Re: [RBW] Re: Re-thievery

My little brother did a similar thing in Iowa City a couple years ago. His MTB got stolen, and less than a week later he saw someone riding what he thought was the same bike in a public area downtown. He went over to the guy as he stopped and looked closer to confirm. Assured it was his (beausag

[RBW] Mackinaw Island -

Well I'm home and grateful for another great tour. I'm still attempting to figure out what to do with photos but that will happen in time. One thing I found interesting was Mackinaw Island and the bicycles there as well as the people riding them. I didn't get to do a complete expose on it

Re: [RBW] Re: Re-thievery

Not safe for work. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_safe_for_work On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 7:09 AM, Mike wrote: > NSFW? > > > On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:37:47 AM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >> I can't condone this (re-thievery) as the thief may be dangerous as well >> as stupid. There's a

Re: [RBW] Re: Fast Freds!

Have you got them mounted and ridden yet? Whats the verdict? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Re-thievery

NSFW? On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:37:47 AM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > I can't condone this (re-thievery) as the thief may be dangerous as well > as stupid. There's a bit of NSFW language in the article, so you may want > to use discrestion. Girl steals bike > back

[RBW] Re-thievery

I can't condone this (re-thievery) as the thief may be dangerous as well as stupid. There's a bit of NSFW language in the article, so you may want to use discrestion. Girl steals bike backThere is a good ending (also controversial)

Re: [RBW] Re: back problems

I'll chime in and say that I stand up most of the time--I have an Anthro cart, which allows me to work at a computer while standing up. I find that I don't stand "still", but rather, move my position throughout the day. My thinking is that sitting puts your back/neck/shoulders in an unnatural posi

Re: [RBW] Re: back problems

Forgot to add something, as usual: I'l bet that standing, as is customary in an Orthodox church where there are usually no pews and chairs only for the old, infirm, and lazy, for up to 3 hours for a service is good for your core muscles! It took me six months to get used to it, and even now I cop o

Re: [RBW] Re: back problems

Patrick: If you have any insights into the followingI'd be interested to hear them. I've wondered the same thing, namely whether simply sitting up straight without leaning against anything does something positive for your trunk muscles. I used to say my prayers sitting cross legged on the floor, b

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

Diane, excellent tips for the wee-handed! On a similar front, the Shimano MTB silver brake levers are also nice for us because they have reach adjust screws that allow the lever to be closer to the grip. Liesl, I know what you mean. I bought a 6" piece of small diameter, thick > walled pipe t

[RBW] Re: Portland: Eastside triple bump tour?

Sept 7, 28 or 29... any of them work for me. > > --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: How do you use YOUR Rivendell triangle?

I was going to say, the only time I have been hit by a car, I was wearing a safety vest. I wear the triangle all the time though, even on fast club rides in groups of 10 or 12. Marc On Sunday, August 18, 2013 7:45:45 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: > > I like those triangles. > > But I feel safer w

[RBW] Re: Saddles - A Weighty Question

Liesl, I know what you mean. I bought a 6" piece of small diameter, thick walled pipe that I use on the hex key to give me more leverage and a rubber mallet to whack the nose of the saddle. Careful and judicious use of both seems to work well for me. On Sunday, August 25, 2013 8:52:31 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Hello from Gila Country!

Thanks again, Manuel, Michael, and Pondero. Pondero, I can't tell you how much your blog has helped me as a "recovering racer"... it is amazing how carrying coffee fixin's changes my whole outlook on a ride. Manny, thanks for the amazing photos-- I really enjoy your posts and your work. Micha

Re: [RBW] Re: First Riv in the wild

Got passed near the Jefferson Memorial yesterday afternoon by a gent a sweet looking orange Sam Hilborne, drop bars... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Saddles - A Weighty Question

Philip, Thank you. Actually have dropped between 130--140 pounds from peak (was 370). Pretty sure I purchased the first B-17 while still in the 350 range. Figured it should be able to hold my weight. However, have a touch of doubt to when it was first purchased, so erred on the side of caution

[RBW] FS: White Industries VBC "Mountain" Crankset, 170mm (44T, 28T)

Very interested! Hit me up off-list! -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: quickbeam/S.O. questions

This talk makes me want to set up my SimpleOne with more gears... I love my S1 for commuting. I put a Nitto Mini up front with a Carradice Saddlebag on the front. There's a nice minimalist Tubus rack on the back for when I need grocery hauling. -J -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: back problems

Michael, I discovered with my vertigo that sitting in chairs taxed my brain enormously because the position is poor and provides little proprioceptive feedback so the body knows where it is in space (my primary compensation for my constant neurological vertigo). So wherever I am, I do not sit i

[RBW] FS: 58cm Atlantis, Complete, Black and Cream, Top Rack

Hello folks. I'm putting my custom color Black and Cream 58cm Atlantis up for sale here locally in the SF Bay area. It is in great condition including some beausage of course; chainsuck markings included. Here is the posting: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4028333099.html Please reply of