Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

After having several flavors of the Bosco bars and really liking them for many reasons, I went back to the traditional Bullmoose bars on my Hunqapillar, but raised them as high as feasible. I like this setup even more. With the Boscos, my hands kept hurting and when riding rough terrain, I would fi

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlesack Medium and Biking to School

Nah, you're just like me: a shameless bag hound of the worst kind. And there seems to be more than a few on this list! We're in good company. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2014, at 10:18 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > > Great, now I want one. I'm such a lemming. :) > >> On Friday, March 21, 20

[RBW] Re: Saddlesack Medium and Biking to School

Great, now I want one. I'm such a lemming. :) On Friday, March 21, 2014 10:40:01 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, I don't know what came over me just now. I found myself pecking out > my credit card info on Riv's site for a new Saddlesack Medium in tan. I > don't even know how I settled on tan

[RBW] More of what one can do with a 94mm BCD crankset

I rode my Hillborne on the latest Riv Chica Warrior Gathering Thanks Joe for the photo Anyhow, this ride showed me how little I needed a 48 tooth chainring on the big end and how much I'd appreciate something far smaller tha

Re: [RBW] need club name

Hmm, I think "contempletif" describes riding with my wife perfectly. (no honey, I do not wish to stop to take pictures again, we last did that about 2 miles ago...) On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 9:24 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Mar 22, 2014, at 10:08 PM, bo richardson wrote: > > > three or four of

[RBW] Hilsen v3

Your set up looks really nice. I have a similar set up on my new Sam Hillborne but a medium basket. I currently have noodles (I'm liking them the more I ride on them) but just purchased Albastache to try them out. I was curious if that light is a Supernova and if so how you like it? Im debating

[RBW] Three ebay auctions for retro bits (mine)

6-speed Deore thumbshifters Long blade Deore XT brake levers Old School Suntour XC stem My ebay auctions -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Saddlesack Medium and Biking to School

Grrrlyrida, guy magnet, cool! I well remember LA and its lack of infrastructure (I used to live in neighboring Valencia). The traffic was atrocious in LA; glad you can ride sidewalks. It would be terrifying any other way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

Great ride! Thanks to Manny and Grant for leading it--and to Liesl and her new bike for inspiring it. (Liesl had such a bad cold she carried a box of kleenex in her saddlebag. But she smiled just the same on her War Horse.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

I have had albas regular Boscos and now the bull moose bars. They definitely give me more power and stiffness when climbing, a really solid feeling. On Mar 24, 2014 12:10 AM, "DS" wrote: > I'm really interested in responses to this as well as I'm really on the > fence about which bars to use on m

[RBW] FS Jack Brown Green

Bought these new from Rivendell about 2-3 weeks ago. Rode them twice, both rides under 25 miles. I opted to go for some Grand Bois 700x30 tires which were easier to get between the brake calipers I have. Like new, minus those two rides ;) I can ship but want to see if anyone in the Bay Area is

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

I'm really interested in responses to this as well as I'm really on the fence about which bars to use on my Hunq build (still a few months before delivery). Nothing to add, just want to get replies in my inbox. On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:32:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I’d love to hea

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

I'm really interested in responses to this as well as I'm really on the fence about which bars to use on my Hunq build (still a few months before delivery). Nothing to add, just want to get replies in my inbox. On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:32:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I’d love to hea

[RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Bars

Hey Patrick! I'm a convert to the boscos and the new custom has bull moose boscos. I'm wee, and even I notice a difference. The boscos have so much lever-power that the bullmoose version is really great. Angle is good, too. I really prefer them over alba's which I've just never warmed up to. L

[RBW] Re: Exploding Schwalbe?

I had a similar problem with a tire blowing off the rim. I believe it was a 700 x 40c tire and the rim was only like 19mm wide or less. I don't remember for sure but it was narrow. Deflated, that tire fit real loose around the rim. Later I tried it on a wider rim, 24 mm wide. No problems. I may

[RBW] Hilsen v3

I switched from Noodles to Albatrosses a few months ago, but I never really got used to how upright the bars were; I moved the stem as low as it would go and it got better but I wondered if there was a better, "middle" way. So here's the third iteration of the Hilsen cockpit, etc: http://www.flic

[RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

Hopefully someday your tastes evolve into putting shifter/brake cables and a chain on a bike, but to each their own!!! Only kidding On Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:55:09 PM UTC-4, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > My bike preferences continue to evolove and I've recently been riding and > 83-84 MTB, one

[RBW] Re: Saddlesack Medium and Biking to School

Glad you're able ride with your kids to school. I also have the middle saddle sack, which is actually like a large bike sack. I have it in olive and use it on my grocery getter bridgestone mixte. I take it to traders and avoid that parking crazy lot. You'll enjoy it, because it carries a lot. A

Re: [RBW] need club name

On Mar 22, 2014, at 10:08 PM, bo richardson wrote: > three or four of us, so far, ride together on weekends > we go from bellingham to edison for lunch and then up > colony mountain and sometimes garvelly road and around > lake samish and back to bellingham > 45 lovely miles > > > we are sor

Re: [RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

Wheels are 120? On Mar 23, 2014 9:21 PM, "Corwin" wrote: > Price drop. > > Now asking $175 shipped for wheelset. > > Thanks, > > > Corwin > > On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2:35:48 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: >> >> Latest list with still lower prices: >> >> Stock wheelset from Quickbeam >> >> These are t

[RBW] WTB: 13cm non-Tallux stem

Anyone out there have a 13cm non-Tallux stem they'd like to part with? 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-owner

[RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Bars

Interestingly enough I took a ride out to the deli and back on my Lady's bike tonight which I had just installed Albas onto. I was surprised at the amount of flex. I'm 190 and do Crossfit but I'm not that strong! I'm not sure if these are the CrMo or Alloy ones but it definitely had me worried.

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

Price drop. Now asking $175 shipped for wheelset. Thanks, Corwin On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2:35:48 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > Latest list with still lower prices: > > Stock wheelset from Quickbeam > > These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam. Suzue > quick-release > hubs, 3

Re: [RBW] need club name

Awesome ideas all. Maybe "socialite" would be easier to swallow than socialist. -- 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: FS: Nitto stems, King cages,Tektro Levers, Campy deraill.

the lugged stem is sold pending payment mike On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:44:26 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > the King cages and Tektro Levers are sold pending payment > > ~mike > > On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:06:03 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: >> >> A few items I no longer need for sale. >

[RBW] Re: A Sam Hillborne (ridden by Steve) an Atlantis (ridden by Chris) and an A. Homer Hilsen (ridden) by me meet on a brevet.

Thank for guiding me back on track, Tony. Grin. Great report! Thanks. I love reading your long road rides. Reminds me of my days when passing cars didn't end my day (overstimulation my brain) and I would ride 30 miles as a "cool down" following a century. This was 88-92 timeframe, end of high s

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Matthew, Would you mind sharing a report of your experience with the Lido 2 so far? My wife is thinking it makes sense as our home grinder, in large part because the reports I've read say it is much smoother and easier to operate, and less fiddly than the Hario et al. (though at 3 pounds and 12

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto stems, King cages,Tektro Levers, Campy deraill.

the King cages and Tektro Levers are sold pending payment ~mike On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:06:03 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > A few items I no longer need for sale. > > 1. Nitto Deluxe stem, 110mm. 26.0 clamp. Used, very good condition $38 > shipped > 2. Nitto lugged stem 110 mm 26.0 c

[RBW] Re: A Sam Hillborne (ridden by Steve) an Atlantis (ridden by Chris) and an A. Homer Hilsen (ridden) by me meet on a brevet.

Nice report and looks like a great day. I can definitely identify with the 'winter legs' idea though it's impacting me in the ~30 mile distances not the 200K! :) The link is pasted twice, this should work; http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/03/pennsylvania-blue-mountain-200k-riding.html#more --

[RBW] Bosco Bullmoose Bars

I'd love to hear from someone who rides a lot of trails, especially with roots, rocks, snug tree gaps twists, and the like, how they ride. How do they climb? How big a difference does the solidness make in torque when climbing/maneuvering over/around obstacles and when descending with weight bac

[RBW] Re: A Sam Hillborne (ridden by Steve) an Atlantis (ridden by Chris) and an A. Homer Hilsen (ridden) by me meet on a brevet.

Oops. Wrong turn! The link doesn't work, at least for me. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 23, 2014 6:19:58 PM UTC-6, Iron Rider wrote: > > And this is the ride report: > > > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/03/pennsylvania-blue-mountain-200k-riding.htmlhttp://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/03/p

[RBW] A Sam Hillborne (ridden by Steve) an Atlantis (ridden by Chris) and an A. Homer Hilsen (ridden) by me meet on a brevet.

And this is the ride report: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/03/pennsylvania-blue-mountain-200k-riding.htmlhttp://eprider.blogspot.com/2014/03/pennsylvania-blue-mountain-200k-riding.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto stems, King cages,Tektro Levers, Campy deraill.

forgot one item TA chainring 130 bcd 39t new never used. $25 shipped ~mike On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:06:03 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: > > A few items I no longer need for sale. > > 1. Nitto Deluxe stem, 110mm. 26.0 clamp. Used, very good condition $38 > shipped > 2. Nitto lugged stem 1

[RBW] FS: Nitto stems, King cages,Tektro Levers, Campy deraill.

A few items I no longer need for sale. 1. Nitto Deluxe stem, 110mm. 26.0 clamp. Used, very good condition $38 shipped 2. Nitto lugged stem 110 mm 26.0 clamp. Good condition, some minor corrosion in windows was cleaned and painted matching silver. $70 shipped 3. (2) King stainless cages, used

Re: [RBW] need club name

Colony Mtn Meandonneurs Is a brilliant name. You might get additional people trying to join just because of the name and type of riding. Just out of curiosity who is the Iucky owner of the 68cm Atlantis. Ryan" Midwest 68cm Atlantis desiring Meandonneur" Hankinson Spring Lake, MI. 49456 -- You

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

Thanks Patrick! Jones Point Park, which is under the VA side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge was an emergency shipyard during WWI... there are several random remnants of those days and the new park really does a nice job showcasing them. And they do make good bike props though I was as quick as

[RBW] FS/WTT - Chris King, 10 Speed STI, WI Eno, Nitto, Tires

Available for Sale/Trade (trade preferred, offers welcome, shipping not included in prices below): PICTURES HERE -$250 Shimano 105 10 speed group; 2x10 STI shifters (5600 series), front and rear derailleur, 10 speed ch

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

Looking sharp! Colorado needs to dock cleats so I have somewhere to lean my bike. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 23, 2014 4:04:14 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/mv-ramble.html > > Day 3 - Ride 3... Agatha (working name based on the color - Aga

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/mv-ramble.html Day 3 - Ride 3... Agatha (working name based on the color - Agapanthus Purple) is breaking in just fine and inspiring me to get out of my winter slump... I haven't broken 250 miles in a month since October! March might get me back on track, we'l

Re: [RBW] need club name

Glad you like it, Aaron. I don't remember, not having short term memory, but I think I thunked it while meandonneurring. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 23, 2014 3:23:59 PM UTC-6, AaronY wrote: > > Meandonneurring is the perfect description for the types of rides I would > like to

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

I love that color; but I have a purple Bridgestone and pink Rivendell so I'm bias. On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East > Coast (to off

[RBW] need club name

Meandonneurring is the perfect description for the types of rides I would like to do more of. Great thinking there, Patrick. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, March 23, 2014, Philip Williamson wrote: > Great new word "meandonneurs!" > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > -- > You received thi

[RBW] Re: need club name

"I believe I fixed yer post." And I fixed yours. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 23, 2014 2:37:11 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: > > "I love the socialist pun but well understand why you'd keep looking. I > wouldn't joint a group with that name because of all the inherent harm

Re: [RBW] need club name

Igor and his miscreants? On Mar 22, 2014 10:08 PM, "bo richardson" wrote: > three or four of us, so far, ride together on weekends > we go from bellingham to edison for lunch and then up > colony mountain and sometimes garvelly road and around > lake samish and back to bellingham > 45 lovely mil

[RBW] Re: need club name

"I love the socialist pun but well understand why you'd keep looking. I wouldn't joint a group with that name because of all the inherent harm to humanity that I believe socialism causes." Fixed yer post. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: need club name

Great new word "meandonneurs!" Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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 p

[RBW] need club name

Colony Mountain Socialists! Great name. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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...@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

That's where Grant used to be growing up! On Sunday, March 23, 2014 10:45:18 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Great Time. > What more can I say. I'm amazingly lucky to be able to make friends with > amazing people. > It was great to see everyone and hang out. > Thanks to Grant ad Joe for leadi

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

Great pics from all. Thanks for sharing... you certainly made this east coaster jealous. Congrats Liesl and Riv-- great bike! shoji On Sunday, March 23, 2014 1:45:18 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Great Time. > What more can I say. I'm amazingly lucky to be able to make friends with > ama

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

Great Time. What more can I say. I'm amazingly lucky to be able to make friends with amazing people. It was great to see everyone and hang out. Thanks to Grant ad Joe for leading this jumbled ride, last minute. Pictures Proved that the Mini-War Horse is up and running! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjVeM

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

waitaminute. TI 29'er disc brake protoWTF? On Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:27:03 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > My first thought seeing Kevin adding the bag was "It's so Ltle!". My > second thought, seeing Liesl riding it was "Perfect size and what a > beautiful bike!". May you have many

Re: [RBW] MId-Weekend Update: SoCal Riders March Meander

And that will always be grooved in your brain! Good story! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 9:16 AM, James Warren wrote: > > It sticks in my memory, because of a fitting coincidence: last June I took > the double-top-tube proto-Hu

Re: [RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

Chipping in: I put the 700x32 Compass tires on a few weekends ago. Pumped them up to about 70-75 psi and took them on a couple of rides. I really liked the feel and cornering. But I was coming from a handful of years spent on Hetres, Lierres, B-lines, and Col de la Vies. So I was worried I was s

Re: [RBW] MId-Weekend Update: SoCal Riders March Meander

It sticks in my memory, because of a fitting coincidence: last June I took the double-top-tube proto-Hunq on a mountain dirt-road overnighter with mountain-bike riding friends on Mount Ashland. My Oregon buddy made fun of my bike a bit when he saw it. At one point during the ride, he intention

Re: [RBW] MId-Weekend Update: SoCal Riders March Meander

Good memory, Mr. W! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 8:18 AM, James Warren wrote: > Fun! > > It's great to see the Jackalope in the wild! (Name of Andy's bike I > believe.) > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 23, 2014, at 8:00 AM

[RBW] Re: need club name

I love the socialist pun but well understand why you'd keep looking. I wouldn't joint a group with that name because of all the inherent harm to humanity socialism causes. Bell n' Ham Grinders (A bell shaped like your local mountain getting rug by a pig). Garvelly Gravel Grinders I don't know

Re: [RBW] Hanging vs Platform Hitch Bike Carriers

I run a Saris Freedom 2 and enjoy it much more than hanging racks I've used in the past. Easy to load and bikes don't move at all at interstate speeds. The Saris Cycle On with the add on would give you flexibility in size with a super secure mounting. I've seen it in use and its bike mounting me

Re: [RBW] need club name

bellingham is a border town and crawling with border patrol bored out of their minds bellingham bombers is out -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] MId-Weekend Update: SoCal Riders March Meander

Fun! It's great to see the Jackalope in the wild! (Name of Andy's bike I believe.) Sent from my iPhone On Mar 23, 2014, at 8:00 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > This was one of those rides that you plan out the small details on, and then > have to deal with multiple monkey wrench gangs. But as far

[RBW] MId-Weekend Update: SoCal Riders March Meander

This was one of those rides that you plan out the small details on, and then have to deal with multiple monkey wrench gangs. But as far as I know, everything worked out! It started with Andy Schmidt letting folks know he would be visiting from PDX for Spring Break. Great says we, as he has hosted m

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

My first thought seeing Kevin adding the bag was "It's so Ltle!". My second thought, seeing Liesl riding it was "Perfect size and what a beautiful bike!". May you have many happy years of riding with wild abandon, Liesl. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Spring cleaning- Surly wool, Salsa xt 29" wheelset and more!

Some items may be on interest for those who get out in the dirt once in a while!! A few pictures at this link of all the sale items http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdqbicycles/sets/72157639296322953/ Paypal personal preferred or check is fine as well. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

Sheldon does know a whole lot more than me... for now though the swap is made. The tread on the rear was better than I had expected, I'm estimating less than 1,500 miles on them in any case so I'm hoping to get plenty more life. The sidewall fraying is the more concerning thing,need to pick up som

Re: [RBW] Boat Anchoring

;>) -JimD On Mar 23, 2014, at 5:52 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > I think you're ok until your prescriptions require a larger saddle sack > > On Sunday, March 23, 2014 12:12:49 AM UTC-5, JimD wrote: > > Here's a current photo of the boat anchor parked at the Ant Farm, along with

Re: [RBW] Saddlesack Medium and Biking to School

+1 on the medium saddle sack. It even fits in the bike lockers at work! -JimD On Mar 22, 2014, at 7:09 AM, Hudson Doerge wrote: > I rececntly found myself unexpectedly clicking "submit order" for a medium > saddlesack in tan. So far I am exceedingly happy with that decision. I've > gotta say

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

thanks for all the photos - Liesl, that bike is really you. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 10:23:11 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: > > Holy moly what a most excellent Riv pilgrimage to bring home my rolling > Riv bike of love. Great time with mark building it, sitting on the floor > with Grant at BBH lis

Re: [RBW] Boat Anchoring

I think you're ok until your prescriptions require a larger saddle sack On Sunday, March 23, 2014 12:12:49 AM UTC-5, JimD wrote: > > > Here's a current photo of the boat anchor parked at the Ant Farm, along > with the new medium saddle sack: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/ > > -JimD

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

This is what I do also On 3/23/2014 7:22 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 03/23/2014 12:38 AM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-new-ride.html - Ride report and pics from this morning's ride. Tonight I moun

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

On 03/23/2014 12:38 AM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-new-ride.html - Ride report and pics from this morning's ride. Tonight I mounted the EL Hetres from my 650B Trek, I took the opportunity to 'rota

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

What a grand inaugural jaunt! Congrats on the new bike, Liesl. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 22, 2014 9:23:11 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Holy moly what a most excellent Riv pilgrimage to bring home my rolling > Riv bike of love. Great time with mark building it, sitting on the floor

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

I love that the "easy ride" included walking up steep trails and climbing fences :) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:03:04 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: > Well it was a very nice ride that meandered through Walnut Creek and > Lafayette on street, MUP, and dirt. Liesl's new bike