Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

Holy moley! That is too much. I'll have Kan Kyi email you. I can't believe how rad you guys are. I told this student that this is the place where people would have good ideas about where to go and how to do things. Thanks again. On Thursday, March 6, 2014 12:25:22 PM UTC+7, Christopher

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

As a kid I rode Stingrays and Stingray knockoffs. Then at age fourteen I stopped riding altogether. Many years later, in 1996, a friend passed me his Rivendell catalog and told me I might like it. He was wrong. I loved it. Read every word of the catalog and Reader for ten years but still didn't

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

Way to go CC! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2014, at 9:52 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > I can't say enough how fantastic the people in this little corner of the > internet are. > > Wow. Just wow. > > You're awesome, Chris! > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride."

[RBW] Re: FS: 68cm Quickbeam --Just a reminder

Abcyclehank wrote: > > Where o Where have all the large bike hunters gone. Deals, Deals > everywhere right now, and still no one buying. I think they are saving up for a real big bike, a DirtySixer !!! :-) -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

I can't say enough how fantastic the people in this little corner of the internet are. Wow. Just wow. You're awesome, Chris! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 9:32 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Cocochen comes through big! Awesome. >

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

Cocochen comes through big! Awesome. -Hugh On Mar 5, 2014 9:25 PM, "Chris Chen" wrote: > My Family is from Burma. I can put him up. > > We can make Shan-style "Tofu". > > cc > > > On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Kip Otteson wrote: > >> Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

My Family is from Burma. I can put him up. We can make Shan-style "Tofu". cc On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Kip Otteson wrote: > Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look into the UBI > school in Portland for the mechanics course. The course is 6,450 dollars > for the whole

[RBW] Re: Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

Kip, If I lived in Portland I'd jump at the chance to help him out. I hope someone up PDX way can make this happen. ~Hugh"stuck in LA" Smitham On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:37:21 PM UTC-8, Kip Otteson wrote: > > Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look into the UBI > school

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

For folks that like lighter roast coffees, a blade grinder just simply doesn't provide anywhere near a consistent grind. Will a blade grinder work to make a cup of coffee? Absolutely. Some folks, myself included, will tell you that's better cup of coffee can be made with a consistent grind that

[RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look into the UBI school in Portland for the mechanics course. The course is 6,450 dollars for the whole shebang and he has that much money. He can also fly over from Thailand to do the course. What I'm looking for is some good soul that

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

If you are going to buy the whole fixed gear esthetic, you quibble over even a single tooth so you will want the option for odd tooth rings. Eighth inch chains, cogs and rings are nice too. You might want a 144bcd crank like the Sugino 75, if you don't mind a lower limit of 42t on your rings. O

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

You asked for advice, I offered it. FYI the Lido is on back order. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

The Hario v60 filter is the same shape as Chemex. Still would consider both pourovers. David -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

$175 for a coffee grinder? For that kind of money my coworkers can suffer a little noise. I understand sometimes it's worth it to pay more for quality products (like Rivendell...) but when I can get an electric coffee grinder that works fine for less than $10, that amount of money seems a waste.

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

Sumatra dark roast - the local roaster that provides to all the restaurants is a few blocks from my office, and I order my beans roasted there. Great place to visit - smells wonderful. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

The more I hear about the fixed gear bicycle experience, the more it seems that putting on a 2 speed kickback hub is missing the point. It seems that dialing in on the gearing is half the fun - it's a bike for tinkerers. My QB originally had the Sugino XD Double; does the double chainring typ

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

That's Chemex, not pourover. Similar but different due to the shape of the filter at the bottom. -J -- 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-ow

[RBW] FS: Shimano Deore LX RD-T661 SGS MTB Rear Derailleur 9-speed

Riv used to sell these, but are now few and far between. I have had one of these stashed in a drawer for a while. Think I was attracted as it is an all silver look. It was installed once, but never ridden as I believe I changed my mind to use a shorter cage at the time. No grease or grime, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

Christopher Chen said: "There's something fundamentally relaxing and grounding about the *act* of making coffee " That reminds me of something my friend Doug said. This was about 25 years ago, before Doug became the VP of Coffee at Peet's. We lived near each other in North Berkeley, and we b

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

I bought a pair of the 1.75" Compass tires last year when I built up my All Rounder, and have maybe 1000 miles on them at most. My only other tire experience on this bike is with some to some continental tour-rides of the same size. However, I do have regular 700c Paselas on my quickbeam and m

[RBW] Re: Better brakes for canti-Saluki?

I have been running the Shimano CX70 brakes on my Hunqapillar. These brakes definitely clear the front fork when opened wide, no problems there. Set-up was easy, but I have to run the brake pads really close to the rims to get good stopping power. I used barrel adjusters to dial in the pad-ri

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

I vary the size of grind on my porlex between rediculous turkish fine to coarse french press, and it seems to work fine. I've been using it pretty regularly and I think it's plenty tough in the handle. If I recall correctly it's the hario that seems to break after a time. cc On Wed, Mar 5, 2014

[RBW] Re: Better brakes for canti-Saluki?

I'm still loving the Rivendell Ribbits. I never have to toe them. -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

The Soma has a hypertex layer. Perhaps that makes it less supple. I certainly have no idea. http://www.panaracer.com/technologies.php On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:26:05 PM UTC-7, Clayton wrote: > > I just did a picture comparison between the two. They have exactly the > same tread. Both are ma

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

+1 on the ITS micro-knobby tires. I use the Mk2 version 2.1" under SKS P65 fenders on my Schwinn KOM townie--when I'm not running studded W160's in the winter. $16 from JensonUsa, I figured I'd give them a try. I mounted the 2.1" on

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

The Compasses give a very nice ride. I don't use them much. I run INTENSE micro Knobby tires now. Kevlar beads, high TPI,supple and fatter. I found them very cheap online (With high pressure they run great on the street). I usually run about 40 psi. I desire comfort and that "supple feel" that i

[RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

Oh, yea. I have a QB too. Had one years ago, too big. This one, just right. 40x16 free 15 fixed. 68" gets me up almost any hill in town (with some zig zag), and I try to spin out on flats for "exercise." Its a fantastic bike. You'll love it. Everyone should have one :) Esteban San Diego, Calif.

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Hario grinder and I also bought a used Zassenhaus. I love my French press. Toshi -- 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..

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Pretty well accepted that ceramic or steel burr grinder is the best for quality coffee grind. On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 11:07:46 AM UTC-6, velomann wrote: > > I can't be the only one laughing over the irony of all these unracers > debating the speed and weight of coffee grinders. Surely someon

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

I can't be the only one laughing over the irony of all these unracers debating the speed and weight of coffee grinders. Surely someone makes a carbon fiber grinder with oversize press-in ceramic bearings, guaranteed to grind faster? Mike On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:54:25 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patr

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Perhaps it's a new feature, but the Porlex's on Amazon have adjustable grind via the nut on the bottom. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 8:51:46 AM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: > > I've had the Porlex JP-30 for several years now, no problem. Not sure how > much difference there is

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

> > I've got a Hario like Tony's and a Hario slim for bike camping, camping, >> coffee mornings & to take to work. The nice part about having 2 is that >> I've enlisted the help of my 5 year old. I take the large grinder and he >> takes the small. We make a bit of a race out of it & that 1 minu

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

I've had the Porlex JP-30 for several years now, no problem. Not sure how much difference there is from the mini. Only issue I have with the Porlex is you cannot vary the grind. As long as fine espresso grind works you are in luck. Depending on the beans the fiine grind can make using the Ae

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

I've also made a switch a few years ago from darker roasts to mediums - liking Ethio Yrgacheffe and Amaro Mill the most overall. Lately been trying Costa Rican Tarrazu (earthy, nutty) and El Salvador Finca Malacara (woody). The aromatics are really nice. Expecting an Aeropress for my upcoming

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Looking through Amazon's reviews for the Porlex mini, multiple people state that the handle to grinder connection is weak metal and after six months the handle comes off. Has anyone owned one longer than 6 months with regular use and can speak to this? With abandon, Patrick -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

If we do need a RivListCoffee subgroup then we need a RivListWool, RivlistVentile, Rivelist ... Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 8:45:28 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Late on the thread here, but +1 on the Porlex. > > Here in the Twin Cities, land of sub-zero Marches, it's hard

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

"I may have seen a posting of your bike somewhere in my decision process and was completely enamored with the look of blue wrapped drops and blackwalls - stunning look. " Yeah, this is the only Riv I've owned that I thought looked better with black sidewalls than tan. The bartape is Fizik Microte

[RBW] Re: Compass 26" tire vs. Soma New Express 26" tire.

Rod and Norman, Many thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. -Erl On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 8:42:44 PM UTC-5, Rod Holland wrote: > > I put 600 miles on a pair of the Compass 1.75" tires last season on a > Surly Trucker DeLuxe, mixed-terrain riding that included some very stoney > abandoned c

[RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

I've been using a Hario Coffee Mill, I wouldn't recommend it for on the go applications as it's just a bit large for that but it does easily fit enough grounds

[RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

Just in the last 6 months I've gotten into the single origin coffee roasted in my neighborhood at the ME Swings Roastery. They introduced me to the pour over brewing method to. Oddly enough this is all a result of the government furloughs this summer as it was during the 6 consecutive Fridays