[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

1969 Raleigh Competition 1978 Trek TX500 1982 Austro-Daimler Superleicht (converted to 650B) (Yes, I had a Sam Hillborne and I loved it. But it wasn't scratched and at least 30 years old. I've discovered that scratched and vintage is a requirement for me. But I remain a Riv fan and customer.) E

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

Congratulations, Eric. You made a good point and you expressed it well--and Steve found a way to criticize it. :) -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

If you're going to break them up that way, then how about this? Oldest to newest, room by room: Living room, running bikes: - 1958-to-1962 Follis Tour de France (60s-retro gofast) - 1971 Raleigh International (pack mule, Bruce Gordon racks/Ortlieb Backrollers) - 1972 Follis 472 (70s-retro gof

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Downsized a little recently. What I've got now: Riv Simpleone, 56 Elephant NFE, medium Salsa El Mariachi, 19" Pretty happy with this stable. Could probably live without the S1, but I really like it! Hudson in ATX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

I've gotten mine down, probably could live with just 2 bikes at the moment: 64cm Schwinn Voyageur - 1984 - 1x6 speed with shortened Soma Oxford bars and a single dt shifter, though it's been mostly a drop bar single speed for it's life with me - probably will never get rid of this one 65cm Riven

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

It's quite common with Riv. They sell what they like and promote, and to my knowledge have never sold a black fender. They know you can get them somewhere else cheaper, and have no interest in charging you extra so they can have the sale instead. It's always been this way, and is one of the gre

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

He said doing it, *where's the harm*; I said doing it on a MUP (as so many do) could indeed create harm. Obviously, you don't have to do it on a MUP; but we often see pathaletes doing it. On 07/29/2015 07:12 PM, Daniel D. wrote: where does he mention doing it on a crowded MUP or other similarl

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

This kind of thread is always fun, I love seeing everyone's list so here's mine. Home: 60cm Riv Saluki, canti, albatrossed 1x8, primary commuter, primary all around... 56cm Riv Bombadil, Nitto Dirt Drop's, 3x8, currently sporting 2.25 knobbies but waiting for a set of the new Compass 650bx48mm

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

only one 60cm quickbeam set up as 10 speed with albatross bars and barend shifters. joe On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 8:25:31 PM UTC-4, murphyjrfk wrote: > > I always wonder-i betcha there are a lot of cool bikes around. And right > now I have a lot of bikes. I feel a bit self indulgent but I don'

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

My local LBS - Boulevard Bike carries them. If you are not in Chicago and do not have a local LBS as well stocked, Universal Cycles and Ben's in Milwaukee both offer on line. Of the two, Ben's is has a (very nice) actual store front you can walk in to if ever in Milwaukee. All things equal

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

I think most LBS's should be able to order them. If not: http://www.amazon.com/SKS-Commuter-Bolt-On-Mountain-Fenders/dp/B00XFJB4VW David Chicago On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 7:03:00 PM UTC-5, Wayne Naha wrote: > > Other than Riv, I mean. I would love to buy these SKS/ESGE Commuter II > Fende

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

Odd? That's great, they looked out for the customer suggesting a better option. Well maybe that is odd :p Modern bike has them On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 5:03:00 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: > > Other than Riv, I mean. I would love to buy these SKS/ESGE Commuter II > Fenders - B65 from Riv

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

There certainly are a lot of cool bikes out there. If we all keep hoarding so bad we might have to organize a virtual swap meet! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

Nobody ever said that only MCRB's are available. I just said that only MCRB's are raced and glamorized, and that "real world" bike design could benefit from the same testing and glamour that MCRB's receive. I'm advocating "race testing" of practical, durable, and reliable bikes. Reliability wou

[RBW] Where to buy SKS fenders?

Other than Riv, I mean. I would love to buy these SKS/ESGE Commuter II Fenders - B65 from Riv, but they are only offered in silver. I am not that fond of the silver, and would prefer black. The young man I was speaking with over the phone said I would really be better off buying from somewher

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

What useful bikes are being kept from buyers? Hybrids, city bikes, cyclocross bikes, fat tire gravel bikes... All are easily available. I think it's time to stop the narrative that people only buy MCFR bikes because that's all that's available, or they're somehow forced to. People have more option

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

'15 Bike Friday New World Tourist, folding/breakapart bike, dropbars with mostly Shimano Sora STI clicky stuff. I love the rear shifting, but the front took to much sideways hand pressure. I unplugged the shifter cable and added a Riv Silver bar-end. It looks a little cludgy with the shiftless

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

I just think that racing has a negative impact on bike design for the general public. Keep BORAF and races like that if you want, but I would like to see many more "real world races" on "real world bikes" which would influence bicycle purchases in a POSITIVE rather than a negative manner. Curre

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

where does he mention doing it on a crowded MUP or other similarly inappropriate route? On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 4:06:01 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > When you ride like you are "...*believing in your own mind, for just a > little while, that you’re leading the pack up the Alp d'Hu

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

When you ride like you are "...*believing in your own mind, for just a little while, that you’re leading the pack up the Alp d'Huez*"?There are many ways of having fun. Pretending you are in a road race is just one of them. On 07/29/2015 07:02 PM, Eric Norris wrote: Well said. Since when

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

Well said. Since when does having fun translate into “riding like that”? --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy > On Jul 29, 2015, at 3:56 PM, Daniel D. wrote: > > put a jackhole on a BOBish bike they'd still ride like a jackhole.. > > On Wedne

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

put a jackhole on a BOBish bike they'd still ride like a jackhole.. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 3:14:24 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 07/29/2015 05:53 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > > > There are all kinds of fun, including the kind that involves dressing > > up in lycra, swinging

[RBW] Re: wtb: Betty Foy (50cm)

Saw it but was given the reply "it looks like poo green". Yep, not a fan! -- 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...@google

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

I have a closet, not a garage. At least it's a big one... Forever Residents: 58cm Saluki. MAP/Ahearne Bars with Cazadero tires. Getting ready to set up swappable bars to drops and building a wheelset with 28h tubeless Babyshoe Pass ELs. I'll also be overhauling/replacing the shifters/derailleurs

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

My garage, oldest to newest: 1984 Ross Mt. Hood 1996 Santana Noventa 2009 Rivendell Atlantis 2011 Soma San Marcos 2011 Surly Long Haul Trucker + pick-up, snowblower, and two lawnmowers. The wife has her own garage... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

On 07/29/2015 05:53 PM, Eric Norris wrote: There are all kinds of fun, including the kind that involves dressing up in lycra, swinging your leg over a carbon wonderbike, hitting the bike path, and believing in your own mind, for just a little while, that you’re leading the pack up the Alp d

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

1987 17-inch Trek 620, set up as single speed 2004 58cm Quickbeam, green, purchased on this list 2005 50cm Saluki, red 2008 51cm Proto Blériot, sand-blasted clear-coat, set up as single speed 2010 58cm Bike Friday Pocket Rocket, burgundy and Rivved out 2010 50cm Bike Friday Pocket Rocket, British g

[RBW] WTB VO Threadless Stem Adaptor

Like to buy used as this will be a place holder. Thanks in advance. FW, Captain Conway -- 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+un

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

Because … it’s … FUN! Let’s all go back into the past for a second or two … Didn’t anybody else here ever make believe they were the world’s fastest cyclist when you were a kid? I know *I* did. My friends and I used to put number plates on our Sting-Rays and make motorcycle noises while pedali

[RBW] Re: Shameless Self Promotion from Bruce Gordon Cycles

Not sure tires are your main issue Manny, but going with great new tires is never a bad idea. Happy adventuring! Sincerely, Ryan Spring Lake, MI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: Quality of Deore front hubs?

They sound like they're decent hubs (Deore) ...but maybe in retrospect you shoulda kept those dreamy suntour XC9000 front hubs Riv was selling for $20... On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 4:57:22 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Stevie built up a spare front wheel for the '03 Riv using a current m

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

I'm sure plenty of people would if they had a spare 7 million dollars burning a hole in their pocket. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 4:45:59 AM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote: > > Yes but...does anyone commute in a car like that? How many people drive a > car like that on the road? How many people

[RBW] Re: wtb: Betty Foy (50cm)

There's a 50cm Cheviot complete on Riv: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-148.htm On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 1:16:49 PM UTC-4, Eric wrote: > > Still looking for a 50cm (or 52cm) > > Thanks!! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

I'm sure plenty of people would if they had a spare 16 million dollars lying around. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 4:45:59 AM UTC-7, Doug Williams wrote: > > Yes but...does anyone commute in a car like that? How many people drive a > car like that on the road? How many people "train" in a car

[RBW] Re: Quality of Deore front hubs?

I agree with Jay. The deore hubs are awesome, slight weight penalty, very well sealed and spins pretty smooth. Not as bling as say CK hubs, but also don't need any special and expensive tools to service. I usually regrease mine once a year after winter. On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 5:57:22 PM

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Currently in my garage... 53 proto hunqapullar bullmoose bars WTB 650b line tires. This is my mountain bike. 56 Atlantis awaiting build with albatross bars and Clem driverrain. 56 & 58 simpleones one for off road and one for on roadn' one drops one albastache. 56 Sam hillborne double top tube bos

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

My stable: Late '80s Univega Activa Cross - bequeathed to son when he was tall enough 2009 Novara Commuter - youngest daughter's bike (she's away at school) 2005 Breezer Villager - Currently ridden by middle daughter Late '80s Bianchi Brava - Currently ridden by middle daughter Mid '90s Bianchi Cr

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

oops ... I knew I was missing one. Gunnar Roadie S&S, Campy 10 On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:54:20 AM UTC-7, pb wrote: > Orange Rambouillet, Campy 10 (Riv content checked off) > Hampsten Travelissimo Ti, built by Kent Eriksen, Campy 10 > Merlin Agilis Ti Campy 10 > Schwinn Paramount 60th An

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Oh, oh, oh! Photos, photos, photos please! Merlin, Hampsten, Ducati, Viking, Motobecane, Linskey, Eisentraut! Gordon too! The house at the nw corner of my little cul de sac is rented by what appear to be a contingent of college students; they appear Navajo, perhaps attending the nearby Navajo coll

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Orange Rambouillet, Campy 10 (Riv content checked off) Hampsten Travelissimo Ti, built by Kent Eriksen, Campy 10 Merlin Agilis Ti Campy 10 Schwinn Paramount 60th Anniversary Ti, built by Serotta, Campy 10 Seven Alaris Ti Campy 10 with flat bars. Why? Set it up for my wife, who rides the same siz

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

Garth, you are right: single layer ventile isn't waterproof. Double layer and "Cotton Analogy" layers ventile are waterproof. Yes, they are heavier/bulkier. They also replace the weight/bulk of a rain jacket and one layer of warmer clothing, at least for me. I don't know what your definition of

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear

Can anyone report on riding longer distances in rain wearing wool? I find that wool jerseys stretch even when worn dry: mine grow an inch or more in length after several hours of wearing. I wonder if a wool jersey ridden in the rain would act somewhat like a cotton T shirt in this regard? Me, afte

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear

On 07/29/2015 02:01 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: It's perhaps worth repeating for those new to the rainwear discussion since we last had it that "breathable" waterproof/repellent modern fabrics worn at aerobic levels of activity (regardless of outside temperature) rapidly feel like wet trash bag

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

Ventile is not completely 100 percent waterproof. It's also bulky , not exactly small packing if packable at all. So called waterproof *and* breathable fabrics only exist as relatives . A truly 100 percent waterproof fabric won't "breathe" , and a vapor permeable fabric by it's nature

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Cool thread! 60cm green Quickbeam - fixed/free, front basket, 38mm tires. L Bontrager Privateer - front shock, drop bars, 3x9 speed. XL Singular Gryphon - singlespeed, drop bars, rigid fork 25" Ross fixie - dingle cogs, moustache bars, 32mm tires. Low trail. 42cm Fisher Utopia - looong seatpost

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Tweaking this thread: I see most responders have quite large collections. My own ownership predilection is for a few and those just right; this based on a sort of perfectionist obsession that has led me into spending excessive amounts trying to perfect bikes that couldn't be perfected w/relation to

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

It's perhaps worth repeating for those new to the rainwear discussion since we last had it that "breathable" waterproof/repellent modern fabrics worn at aerobic levels of activity (regardless of outside temperature) rapidly feel like wet trash bags inside because they can not keep up with the a

[RBW] WTT/FS Baggins deluxe handlebar bag

i won this on ebay last week. maybe i was bidding against some of you. made by duluth for rivendell. its bigger than i thought, and i cant really find a use for it on my current lineup, most of which have front baskets. its a nice bag. zippered big area, 2 buckle pockets face you, one flat ex

RE: [RBW] What's in your garage?

Well, this is always a bit of an embarrassing exercise: lots of bikes, but mostly only one rider (except for the beach cruisers). Two "garages", one at home in Delaware, one at beach house at the Jersey Shore. I have too many bikes, but always have trouble simplifying my files (I was duly impr

[RBW] Re: wtb: Betty Foy (50cm)

Still looking for a 50cm (or 52cm) Thanks!! -- 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 g

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Howdy, 81 Miyata 610 setup w/flat bars , 700cx42, 3x8 hybrid like gearing 84 Stump sport with cruiser bars and big knobbies 94 Ritchey P21 setup with cruiser bars 94 Bontrager Race MTB setup as a go fast 1x7 indexed with big knobbies 2002 Soulcraft Royale go fast 2003 Maverick 4 inch MTB 2003 Trek

[RBW] What's in your garage?

Social media thrives because I get to create myself. Here's an attempt to tell the bikey truth about me: 1994 Schwinn taiwanese cruiser, whitewall fatties, ss/coaster brake. From wife, first adult bike, last from Schwinn at a LBS. Commuted on it when gas hit $4. 2005 Specialized Sirrus. Liked c

Re: [RBW] What's in your garage?

Anyone who has seen my blog know I have a lot of bike turnover, but here is the current stable: mine: - Velo Orange Camargue set up with Albastache bars, my main camping, utility, and family riding bike - '86 Raleigh Technium that I picked up on CL for $25, usually my fixed gear (though now a 6 s

Re: [RBW] What's in your garage?

I love riding, just for the sake of riding. 64 cm Green Rambouillet 60 cm single tt -green Hillborne 62 cm (custom painted) Quickbeam 25 1/2" 1984 Trek 610 fixed gear 25" 1982 Trek 613 single speed 62 cm Milwuakee Orange One fixed gear 59 cm Raleigh Team Cross '05 model set up as fixed gear 22" N

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

I use the breathable raincoat and pants from J&G cyclewear (http://www.bicycleclothing.com/) . They keep me dry when cool to cold and rainy. I don't mess with rain gear in the warmer months. A big plug for the protection this gear has given me. I was hit hard in a hit-and-run incident earlier

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

This is actually making me think I sont have wnough bikesthen again I don't have a garage. 54 hunqapillar-all decked out. Ready for the end times 56 sam-2tt get around town, slightly stripped down and capable of some fastness 1984 trek 420 mixte- treks only mixte of that era, I believe. re

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

58cm Olive green Surly LHT. My usual winter commuter/grocery getter. 63cm A. Homer Hilsen. Also used quite liberally as a commuter/getter of stuff. 62 cm Simple One. Currently in police custody after my incident earlier this year. Was my main commuting bike and just my go-to bike in general. O

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Gear

I used the waxed cotton Carradice (not Brooks) rain cape for a summer monsoon season of commuting here in ABQ, NM and found it too heavy and hot. Perhaps the Brooks is lighter? I find that the cheap Campmore flaps more but isn't as hot. Temps here are usually in the upper 70s to mid 80s during a ra

[RBW] Re: Cambium VS. B-17 question

> Brooks told me a sprung Cambium type saddle is planned for 2016. Interesting. With luck this means Brooks will also have an unsprung but wider, shorter Cambium for more upright riding. Maybe with dimensions between the Berthoud Marie Blanc and Mente. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 1:22:26 A

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Cool thread! I have the following hanging in my garage 58cm 2008 Atlantis 55cm 1989 Bridgestone MB-1 ( for sale) 52cm 1993 Bridgestone MB-2 56cm 2012 Soma Double Cross DC 52cm 1992 Trek 970 52cm 1984 Fillet Brazed Fisher Mt.Tam 46cm 1990 Bridgestone MB-1 currently stripped (F/F for sale) 55cm 19

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Gunnar Sport and Crosshairs Rivendell AllRounder

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

It does not appear the photo of the fastest two-wheeler (that can actually go around corners) uploaded, so here it is again. Fenders are part of the

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

I work on the road so my garages are a hotel room in CT (until Labor Day then it's to Louisville, KY for a few months) and home in the KC area. 63cm A. Homer Nilsen- 99% of all my riding is done on it. It's headed to PBP with me in two weeks. Fantastic bike. In CT. 58cm Hunqapillar- In CT. I ha

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

A few are in the garage, but most are in an unused bedroom converted into a bike shop. In descending order of model year: 2011 Rawland rSogn *https://flic.kr/p/qibo3V* 2005 Gary Fisher Nirvana (wife’s bike) *https://flic.kr/p/ftpLxo*

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

61 black and cream A. Homer Hilsen, compass Barlow Pass tires, black sks P50 fenders, soma Portola bars (basically flared dirt drop bars). The bike's sporting a Sam Hillborne cantilever fork, and canti posts added out back. 47 Soma San Marcos. Super pretty, pearly ice blue with velo orange ham

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

Essentially, yes. The other reasons were that I wanted a jacket that could fold into its own pocket, and the POC was more of a club/road riding jacket, and got cool very quickly. This was a problem in colder seasons, which is when I sold it. Now that it's summer, I wish I never sold it. Lesson

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

+1 on Ventile (for cooler/cold weather... amazing how good this fabric feels); Brooks (waxed cotton) rain cape for warm weather (like having a well-ventilated tent for your bike... love this!!). BB On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 10:15:54 AM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I'm confused. You sol

Re: [RBW] WTB - bar-end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

Oh wow, really? Thanks for the tip! On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 9:39 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > Nashbar has brand new 10 speed Shimano bar-ends on sale for $55 USD. They > ship to Canada, but I don't know the cost. > > I picked up two sets a couple weeks ago (they were $50 then). > > Personally, I'll u

Re: [RBW] WTB - bar-end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

Sorry, I forgot the link for the Nashbar shifters On

Re: [RBW] WTB - bar-end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

Nashbar has brand new 10 speed Shimano bar-ends on sale for $55 USD. They ship to Canada, but I don't know the cost. I picked up two sets a couple weeks ago (they were $50 then). Personally, I'll use the right Shimano shifter for 10 speed indexed/friction, and a Silver bar end for the left. The

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Well, no garage at my house, but I have a basement stable. Here's what's in it, in order of age: 1971 Mercian Olympic 1972 Juenet 630 converted to 700C 3-speed IGH porteur 1982 Jack Taylor Tour of Britain 1984 Shogun 1500 converted to 650B porteur 2013 Rawland Stag 2014 Jeff Lyon L'Avecaise 2015

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

I'm another Riv rider who loves racing. I'm actually a co-organizer of the Canadian Cyclocross National Championships for the past two years, and also race the odd road race and (gasp) even a crit or two. Racing can be a LOT of fun. Not racing is super fun too. Point being, riding bikes rules,

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Lots of nice bikes here! 58 Atlantis 58 Surly Steamroller 56 Giant TCX w/ tubs 56 Ti prototype SS CX 58 Gios Torino, early 80s with Campy Super Record 58 Cervelo R3 w/ Campy Athena ...86 BMW r80 and '74 cb750 - also for my 'other' two-wheeled riding. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 8:55:46 AM UT

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

Etiquette doesn't always make sense sometimes it's just the way it is :p. My take is so the race is decided by who has the best legs rather than the wheel of misfortune. At least it's not as bad as baseball with their stupid unwritten rules . On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 11:28:28 PM UTC-7, Lun

[RBW] WTB - bar-end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

Hello friends, My wife wants to switch from drop bars to an albatross on her Surly Cross Check. That means I need to source some bar-end shifters. I'm happy with 9 or 10 speed indexed. I'm looking for something in the $60ish range if possible. Anyone have something they'd be willing to part wit

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

My bikes: 60 Rambouillet, BRG green, triple, Noodle/barcon, converted to 650b, set up as a rando w/ an Edulux and an Acorn boxy on a Marks rack up front, and an Acorn medium/large in back. Lots of DuraAce bits on it. 59 canti-Romulus, usual pale blue, double, Noodle/downtube, running 700x40c Cle

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

I'm confused. You sold the best cycling rain jacket you ever wore because of the color, ideal for riding, when you're out for drinks? With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 6:54:47 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > Best rain jacket I ever wore for rain was POC Rain jacket, nice and b

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

We've played this game before, but it's always fun. 68cm orange Riv Rambouillet with Albastaches and Jack Browns 62cm black Soma Cross Check with Soma Clarence bars and Vittoria Voyager Hypers/Smart Sams/Kenda winter studs 68cm rattlecan black and gold Shogun 500 1x9spd 650b conversion with Alba

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

64 Bombadil 67 AHH 61 Betty Foy 61 Atlantis 61 Roedeo Giant Cypress LeMond Schwinn Unicycle 24" On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 7:25:31 PM UTC-5, murphyjrfk wrote: > > I always wonder-i betcha there are a lot of cool bikes around. And right > now I have a lot of bikes. I feel a bit self indulgent

Re: [RBW] What's in your garage?

56 2tt Samuel Hillborne. Storm gray sans cream head tube, noodles on dirt drops and rock & roads (my favorite) 60 Quickbeam. Orange sans decals, albatross build (think it might be my favorite then I ride my Sam again) 54 Surly Cross Check. (Never really fit so finally selling it as a result o

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

Formula 1 cars don't have fenders because the rules don't allow them. Sports cars (like the ones that race at Le Mans) have fenders and are way faster, because they are more aerodynamic... Shielding the wheels from the airstream actually makes you faster, which is why racing motorbikes have fen

[RBW] Re: Need advice for avoiding embarrassing Brooks saddle stain...

I've also had a few "stains" as mark describes. Almost like bleach spots from the copper rivets in a semicircle. Thought it was a kind of funny sign of how much I ride in certain shorts. Another interesting note from my experience, I have had a couple black brooks saddles that left marks after

Re: [RBW] What's in your garage?

'97 Riv Road , 650B-converted, light tourer '88 Schwinn KOM-10 , drop bar 26er adventure/gravel/anything bike '96 Giordan

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear

Best rain jacket I ever wore for rain was POC Rain jacket, nice and bright orange for cars to see you. Highly breathable and light, but very expensive. In the end, I sold it and bought a Patagonia Torrent Shell for and a Columbia Watertight II. They work well enough, and don't scream attention

Re: [RBW] What's in your garage?

96 Riv Road, 2000 All Rounder Surly Ogre Thorn Nomad Stumpjumper, customized with low trail fork Landshark tourer steve Plymouth, New Hampshire On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, murphyjrfk wrote: > I always wonder-i betcha there are a lot of cool bikes around. And right > now I have a lot of bikes. I f

[RBW] Re: Ballad of the short arms

I'm built the same way and I have been sizing my bikes more towards the top tube dimension, then all PBH. My favorite handlebar is the Bosco Bullmoose when I can find a real long top tube. As Joe stated prior about being able to get on the bike. I personally am not a fan of the Cheviot look but

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

My wife and I spent a rainy May day biking around Mackinaw Island in Michigan, famous for having no cars and lots of horses. Our bikes were fenderless. Needless to say, we were covered, butt to brainpan, with . . . Everyone on the island rides bikes, good, stout, basketed work bikes, all with fe

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

Yes but...does anyone commute in a car like that? How many people drive a car like that on the road? How many people "train" in a car like that outside of a race? Everyone recognizes that a car like that is fragile and maintenance intensive; completely impractical for normal use. Given that, wh

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

green Hillborne orange Hillborne blue Bike Friday Diamond Tourist blue Brompton M6R (son's) blue Trek 7200 step-thru (wife's) all have upright handlebars (at the moment), fenders, racks, dyno-wheels & lights, platform pedals many-too-many bags, racks, baskets, handlebars/cockpits, non-dyno wheel

Re: [RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

Make that: "If you were on a Clem, you'd be done by now." On Tue, Jul 28, 2015 at 10:52 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > The pro cycling people must have very good reasons to ride what they ride. > I don't think these people are dummies. > > While I am not enamoured with them, I have respect for people wh