I am in for Saturday night and any group ride on Sunday.
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Do you have any pics of your Homer with the Noodles? Would love to see it!
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That Bomba is sick!!!
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Our BTWD was delayed by two weeks due to the fires in San Diego. All is
well now (for most of us, but my heart goes out to those who lost). The
morning pit stops had some cool stuff and I salute the provisioners and
volunteers.
But, sometimes, I wish it was called "Bike From Work Day". That
Jim,Thank you so much for the planning. I plan on being there all three nights.-Jim W.-Original Message-
From: "Jim M."
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition
As mentioned above, I
Count me in for two nights. Depending on the food situation, I can cook a
little.
Richard
On Jun 2, 2014, at 8:19 PM, Jim M. wrote:
> As mentioned above, I've reserved a 40-person group site at China Camp for 2
> nights, July 12 & 13th. And because it's RBW's backyard, I've reserved a
> 30-p
Thanks Dan.
Full disclosure. I need to be there no later than say 7 am. I hope that's
not an inconvenience? The train leaves @ 8:50 am and I know how stuff
happens when you try to jam time. I'll need to purchase a box
disassemble/pack the Atlantis.
~Hugh
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep
Hugh,
I work pretty close to the Emeryville station so should be able to get you to
the train if you can't stay close to Jack London Square.
Dan
> On Jun 2, 2014, at 8:38 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> Dude thanks so much for doing the reservations...I plan on being down/up for
> the
>
> Living in MD, it is hard to imagine riding on 100 miles of gravel
> road/trail.
>
I just don't know of anything like that around here.
That looks like some fun and beautiful scenery to ride through.
Congrats on the great accomplishment!
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That is just so awesome, Tony. I am quite the fan of the homegrown gravel
race/ride scene. I think it's a really healthy infusion of sensibility into
bike culture.
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 8:33 PM, Mike Schiller
wrote:
>
Jim,
Dude thanks so much for doing the reservations...I plan on being down/up
for the 12th & 13th. I was planning on catching the Coast Starlight Monday
morning. I could if the Riv fever has me leave Tuesday morning?? Anyway I'm
down for two nights at CC. I will of course reimburse for my portion.
very cool Tony. Sounds like you had a good time. I would also suggest a
more supple tire like the Clement MSO next time, the Duremes are bombproof
but make the ride a little too rough I think.
~mike
Carlsbad Ca.
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As mentioned above, I've reserved a 40-person group site at China Camp for
2 nights, July 12 & 13th. And because it's RBW's backyard, I've reserved a
30-person group site on Mt Diablo for Monday, July 14th. I assume there
will be some drop off of attendees, or even some informal camping in the
Anyone willing to help a Michigander out by lending a 68cm-64cm bike for the
weekend. Decided to ride my motorcycle(BMW '95 R1100GS packed with 66cm Bike
Friday, hammock, and basic survival gear minus hatchet (yet likely bringing a
new one home).
The original plan was to fly out with a bike and
My Atlantis was not the only Rivendell in the Almonzo 100, but I am pretty
sure that there was not another Riv in the Dirty Kanza 200 or Half Pint.
The bike performed flawlessly except for my sloppy friction shifting.
About a year ago, I drove up to Spring Valley, MN and rode with Jim Thill
Mike:
The instructions call for 1 mm clearance per side, and that seems to work
well on both the minis and full size. Cantis seem more tolerant of larger
clearances but 2 mm per side is a lot. So overall you're working in a
narrow range. True wheels are a big help.
dougP
On Monday, June
Bump!
$70 shipped
On Thursday, May 29, 2014 8:31:50 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote:
>
> Rivendell Silver brakes - new in box!
>
> SOMA sells 'em for $99 and even the "Big Mouth" brakes sold by Riv are
> $77. I thought I was going to use these but the plans have changed.
>
> http://store.somafab.com/rive
Large trunksack pending
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 8:57:32 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote:
>
> For sale...a complete set of Sackville trunksacks (small + large) as well
> as an XS saddlesackall in the awesome & discontinued "grid grey"
> pattern.
>
> Why did they discontinue "grid grey"?!?!
>
> Anywa
SOLD!
On Saturday, May 31, 2014 6:48:05 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote:
>
> Nitto - Technomic Deluxe stem, purchased from Riv. 26.0 clamp. 10cm in
> length.
>
> Some light marks but overall excellent.
>
> $40 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered).
>
> http://s28.postimg.org/b42otw5i5/image.jp
Theme and variation with a Homer:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecrazy-paul/13472660994
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 7:19 AM, Liesl wrote:
> Most excellent, Tom!!!
>
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650B is officially a thing!
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 5:55 PM, Dan McNamara wrote:
> Great news! Thanks Bruce.
>
> On Jun 2, 2014, at 10:29 AM, Bruce Gordon wrote:
>
> This is not a direct link to the question asked - but,
Great news! Thanks Bruce.
> On Jun 2, 2014, at 10:29 AM, Bruce Gordon wrote:
>
> This is not a direct link to the question asked - but, since people read
> about 650b tires here.
> Bruce Gordon Cycles is in the process of having our Rock n’ Road tires in
> 650b x 43 size.
> They should be ava
The TRP 8.4 and 9.0 are highly recommended by several people I know.
Cheers,
David
"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 5:22 PM, mikel66...@juno.com
wrote:
> doug,
>
> do you find the pads are closer to the rim with the mini vees compared to
> non-
doug,
do you find the pads are closer to the rim with the mini vees compared to
non-vee brakes?
mike goldman
Do THIS before eating carbs (every time)
1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage
http://
Update: May have it sold. No cash in hand yet, but close.
On Thursday, May 29, 2014 4:45:44 AM UTC-4, Bob wrote:
>
> Tried to sell it on Craigslist, but did not receive any reasonable offers.
> Last resort to rescue it from a life of hanging from the rafters of my
> basement: eBay! (Yuck.) A
RIP Ezra...what an inspirational man.
~Hugh
On Friday, May 30, 2014 1:32:20 PM UTC-7, Tonester wrote:
>
> http://www.teachingcancertocry.com/?p=2076
>
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Today I installed a pair of TRP CX8.4 mini V brakes on my wife's Atlantis.
Over the years, we've tried various combinations, with only marginal
success. The stock Tiagra levers fit her hands nicely and seem to
work'n'play well with the mini Vs. No extensive test ride yet but on a
casual spin
AUSHTA. Try this link for a thorough discussion of ghost or automatic
shifting:
http://sheldonbrown.com/autoshift.html
Thanks,
Corwin
On Sunday, June 1, 2014 9:52:51 AM UTC-7, William! wrote:
>
> My Atlantis has had occasional ghost shifting issues since I first built
> it up. Usually when
Yes.
Yes.
YES
On Monday, June 2, 2014 1:29:09 PM UTC-4, bgcycles wrote:
>
> This is not a direct link to the question asked - but, since people read
> about 650b tires here.
> Bruce Gordon Cycles is in the process of having our Rock n’ Road tires in
> 650b x 43 size.
> They should be availab
The final (I promise) shared blog post about the GAP this is my
overall summary and review including the lodging, food and equipment
thoughts. Not terribly Riv specific but I think that is more a product
that the Saluki, the Shop sack and many of the Riv-popularized components
all worked
ooh Bruce, that is exciting. Between these and the cazadero (SP?) in 650b
its nice to finally have mid sized knobby tire choice in 650b.
On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Thanks for the heads up, Bruce! That is great news that we'll be able to
> buy your awesome Rock and Ro
Here it is:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/8915626620/in/faves-stakx/
And another with commentary:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/14008873695/in/faves-stakx/
You can see them in Riv Cat#20:
http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/814.htm
On Monday, June 2, 2014 1:17:54 PM UTC-4, davidmcc
Not sure I have a strong opinion, but here are some thoughts:
I've never been convinced that that QB is inherently quicker than the AHH
by virtue of the frame - I've always got the dangly bits on the Hilsen, and
that confounded coastable rear wheel which always confuses me a bit... But,
the res
Gary, I just sent you a PM and received an auto-out-of-office reply. I'm
still interested in a trade, and just wanted to make sure you see it.
You can reach me at cj dot spinner at gmail dot com.
Chris
On Monday, June 2, 2014 10:36:19 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
> For some reason I can
Thanks for the heads up, Bruce! That is great news that we'll be able to
buy your awesome Rock and Road tires in 650b
On Monday, June 2, 2014 10:29:09 AM UTC-7, bgcycles wrote:
>
> This is not a direct link to the question asked - but, since people read
> about 650b tires here.
> Bruce Gordon C
I'm having a problem sending emails out here for some reason, but I was
thinking of this project this weekend. I really would like a nice
singlespeed one that has that lovely Riv rideability, looks like a Riv, can
be set up with racks and bags ect. (not too loaded touring bike-like
though). So,
While in SF, bring your bike onto a ferry from fisherman's wharf heading to
Angel's Island. There's an easy 5-mile perimeter loop with amazing views
of the bay area provided it's a clear day. If not a clear day, don't do
this trip as it's not worth it. Bikes available for rent on the island
This is not a direct link to the question asked - but, since people read about
650b tires here.
Bruce Gordon Cycles is in the process of having our Rock n' Road tires in 650b
x 43 size.
They should be available for sale towards the end of the year - here is a link
to the 700c version - http://ww
North of SF, there is a hostel in the Marin Headlands, which is accessible
via the "Hawk Hill" / Conzulman Road route.
There is also an SF ferry which goes to Larkspur, and you can take the bike
path north through Cal Park Tunnel to San Rafael, then over to China Camp
State Park (looping around
Love to attend as a new Riv bike. On my calendar. Can help also.
Richard
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I have a 66 cm Quickbeam and a 66 cm Atlantis. I would agree with Mr.
Powers that the Quickbeam is not a lightweight tubeset.
Rivendell advertised the Simpleone as having 0.9/0.6/0.9 tubing all around,
and I would be surprised if the Quickbeam is any lighter.
The main difference I can dete
Can someone please point me to the PDF that I thought I saw here that show's
all the Riv upright handlebars super imposed on one another. I believe it was a
link to an older riv reader. I have a friend needing to be more upright because
of neck and shoulder issues and is looking at the Bosco and
If you feel like riding up a big hill while you are in the San Francisco
area, I recommend Hawk Hill. It's just on the Marin side of the Golden
Gate Bridge, and it follows the cost for about a mile and a half (all of
which is uphill). The payoff is a great view of the bridge and San
Francisco
Since no one has mentioned it, have you tried loosening the B-screw on the
rear derailleur? Loosening the B-screw moves the derailleur arm forward,
which lets the chain wrap more around your cogs.
Messing with the B-screw on friction drivetrains has gotten me extra life
out of some really wo
Hey all!
Thank you for those who got in touch. I've decided to do very minor
adjustments to the bike to make it fit my riding better, but to keep most
of the original component group. The Suntour is too beautiful not to use!
-Chris
On Thursday, May 29, 2014 11:54:51 AM UTC-7, Christopher Mille
Hi Bobby, I've had a Duxback poncho for years. With spats I stay dry and it's
my choice for cold rainy days with a light layer underneath. It is less
wonderful in high winds, acting like a sail. Of course with the wind at my
back, I get where I'm going lickety split. That said, I just ordered a
Does anyone have a pair of Grand Randonneur tires sitting around they would
like to sell to a first-time 650b experimenter? I'm going to convert my
commuter to 650b and want a huge cushy tire to do it with. Contact me
off-list. Thanks!
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Yesterday I was on some Northern California single track, and with the
unpredictability of recent weather still had my SKS Longboards installed.
Low and behold a stick got caught up in my front fender. I can happily
report the safety release worked as advertised! I was going fairly slow so
SOLD!!!
On Sunday, June 1, 2014 4:15:08 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote:
>
> The hits keep coming!
>
> Sackville - Trunksack (green / small).
>
> Used with typical light wear on the fabric.
>
> $70 shipped (PayPal okay as long as fees are covered).
>
> Please contact off list, thanks!
>
> http://s9.postimg
If you’re into hosteling, another option that I can recommend is the Point
Reyes hostel. It’s about 40 miles from SF and is in a very secluded location
near the Pacific coast. The roads are fine for small wheels, but beware the 17%
uphill stretch just outside the hostel on the way back to the co
SOLD! Thanks all!
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I've stayed both at Pigeon Point hostel and at the Montara hostel north of
Half Moon Bay. As I remember, both are standard hostels. Both are located,
as befitting former lighthouses, right on the ocean, in good riding
locations. If you stay at Montara, you could do Planet of the Apes and
return thr
my buddy had a ghost shift on his Mercian - always shifted to harder gear
when he loading it down. Of course the bike has thin, somewhat flexible
stays. He solved it by lengthening the rear housing on his derailleur
cable.
On Sunday, June 1, 2014 11:52:51 AM UTC-5, William! wrote:
>
> My At
Hi Chris,
For some reason I can't find a way to pm you from my tablet, but I've got some
alloy albas I'd be willing to trade. They, too have a small scratch from
inserting them but other than that they've hardly been used.
Thanks, Gary
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+1--- very happy to hear this, Cecily.
Happy riding, shoji
On Monday, June 2, 2014 10:30:29 AM UTC-4, sean wrote:
>
> Great news to hear! I completely agree on the Bosco bars. I never thought
> I'd be riding bars like these, but after neck stenosis problems, these bars
> have kept me riding!
One cheap and interesting place to look into would be the hostel at the Pigeon
Point lighthouse. I haven't stayed there, but I've been there, and it looks
nice. Plenty of great riding option up and down the coast and inland. Check
with the Santa Cruz Randonneurs or RUSA for suggested routes--the
Big Basin is wonderful, but as Jim said, all the riding there is hilly. If
you want to camp near where you could make a coastal/inland loop that was
less hilly, though by no means flat, you could camp at Butano State Park or
Half Moon Bay State Beach. You could then make a loop going south on
Highw
Great news to hear! I completely agree on the Bosco bars. I never thought
I'd be riding bars like these, but after neck stenosis problems, these bars
have kept me riding! Great comfort and hand positions. Have put them on
other bikes as well. Upright is alright by me. :)
Sean
On Saturday, May
Most excellent, Tom!!!
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And in SF, don't forget the very simple ride along the Great Highway in the
Outer Sunset and some riding in Golden Gate Park. Stop at Trouble Coffee
(bring cash) on Judah at about 45th for coffee, toast, young coconut, and a
fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Another enjoyable thing is to take t
Wow... amazin' brazin'... that's a rare beauty!!!
BB
On Sunday, June 1, 2014 9:57:18 PM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote:
>
> Time to move this on to a new home. 1980ish Tom Ritchey Road Tandem. I
> took 50+ pictures of it and the link is below. It truly is an exceptional
> bike in every way. In my
Thanks for that link -- the site with all the catalogues is going to my URL
archive.
On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 5:08 AM, ascpgh wrote:
> Patrick,
>
> I rode my Orange Ram across the country out of the box and then another
> near decade grinding these steep hills before anything said uncle and it
>
Congrats on the Homer! I love seeing other big bikes on here.
Liesl, not exactly what you requested but here's my 68 cm Bombadil with the
rider of a 54 cm Homer...
https://flic.kr/p/boK3HF
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Sorry! $2,750 OBO
On Sunday, June 1, 2014 11:21:35 PM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote:
> Great looking tandem. What is you selling price though?
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Glad you seem to have found the right barsHappy pain-free riding will
be on the horizon, I hope. CheersRyan
On Saturday, May 31, 2014 10:29:00 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> I took Rizzo (my Betty Foy) to my LBS today to have Bosco handlebars put
> on. I wasn't sure if they'd make a
The piles of scrap housing or to-early-frayed cables is definitely the cost of
indecision in handlebar selection... To include the shifter type/location
excursions.
I was enjoying the albatross bars on my Atlantis and then on the Saluki but
found that I had some nagging left forearm numbness du
Patrick,
I rode my Orange Ram across the country out of the box and then another
near decade grinding these steep hills before anything said uncle and it
was not tubing related at all but rather the drive side rear dropout. A
statistical prediction published much earlier by Grant:
http://shel
On 06/01/2014 11:53 PM, dougP wrote:
My 58 cm Atlantis is set-up with 8 speed. As long as the cassette &
chain are in decent shape, no shifting problems. For shifters, it's
had the ancient, long obsolete indexed GripShift bar ends for drops,
Suntour barcons non-indexed, Ultegra indexed bar en
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