[RBW] WTB: 51 cm Sam Hillborne

Went to Riv last weekend only to find out they just ran out and won't be restocking until June. Cheers Stan -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rib-Inspired hiking gear?

Hah! I wish. Well not really. If they had a minimalist pack that collapsed down smaller than my shoe I'd go for it.  And I wear a minimalist shoe! -J — Sent from Mailbox On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 2:57 PM, iamkeith wrote: > On Monday, July 27, 2015 at 1:37:47 PM UTC-6, Justin August

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

Since our recent move to NYC, we only have Bromptons with us, but we've been trying to decide which of our bikes to bring out from CA. 1. Brompton M6L, bought used from Clever Cycles' rental fleet. 2. Brompton M6L, for the girlfriend too! 3. Pewter Saluki 4. 94 Bridgestone XO-3 5. 92 XO-2 6. Box

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

In my basement. I believe the Rivendell Road Custom is 2005 or so, not ridden in 5+ years currently for sale, Joe Stark built. 2 Bleriots, one ridden only about 10 times before I was involved in a car accident, the one with little use is also for sale. I am holding the older one in hopes I wi

[RBW] Re: Sam owners: axle-brake nut measure, pretty please

Perfection. Just what i needed. 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 group

[RBW] Sugino Wide/Low Dbl Crank - Chain Rub Issue

Installed the Sugino Wide/Low double Crank (40/26). Still in repair stand. 9 Speed. Cassette is 11/34. When the chain is in the small ring up front and the small ring in the back (yes, I realize that this might not be a good gear combination to ride in), the chain is making contact with the

[RBW] Re: Ballad of the short arms

Handelbar plan: Noodle, because I like them, I know how to ride them. Setup of said bars: Normally with Shimano Tiagra road brakes, and maybe Tektro interrupters (always wanted something like that). Saddle height: I don't know, I didn't even know there was a high low option. Not "very high". Comf

Re: [RBW] Re: Rib-Inspired hiking gear?

I am kicking myself for not havin grabbed this when buying my pack.  What was I thinking? -J — Sent from Mailbox On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 4:21 PM, Jim M. wrote: > Don't forget the RBW stick pack: > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/stickpack.htm > jim m > wc ca > On Monday, July 27, 201

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Handlebars/ Thomson Post plus some modern parts

Soma Hwy One bars no longer available. On Monday, July 27, 2015 at 1:05:30 PM UTC-7, Rod Chew wrote: > > *FOR SALE:* > > >- Nitto B136 AA randonneuring touring handlebars 42cm width from >flared drops, *40 cm ctr to ctr where hoods mount*, clamp 26.0 *$55 >shipped* >- Thomson e

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

Imagine this happening on a 100 kph descent. -- 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: Fenders in Summer

I find fenders especially useful for gravel paths, where without them the gravel is being picked up by the tires and hitting my feet, legs and bike frame (You can hear a *ting* *ting* sound of the gravel hitting the frame). Also the one time I rode a gravel trail without fenders I got a small pi

[RBW] What's in your garage?

Home in Vancouver 65 1999 Gilles Bertrand custom with 32 Compass tires XXL 2010 Salsa Fargo XL 2000 Trek 8000LT - my rain and snow rider. I have to say the Kenda small block 8s are nice 52 2006 Bertrand and 51 2007 LHT both for wife Cottage eastern Ontario XL MEC Cote anout to install Compass 3

[RBW] WTB: 41cm Nitto Noodle; FS: 53cm Soma Portola

Looking for some used 41cm Nitto noodles for an upcoming build. I also have 53cm Soma Portola bars for sale, installed and ridden for one 60 mile ride, $55 including shipping. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Question for the group, NOS Suntour ratchet barend shifters in original unopened package, what are they worth?

I like the way you roll, Garth! On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 6:46:52 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > Their value is in the eye of the beholder of course. Yet they are > simply shifters after all . I too have some NOS SuTour and Sachs stuff and > have asked myself . . . .what would I sel

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

> 1978 Guerciotti 57cm Super Record, Dura Ace freewheels 1986 Schwinn Paramount 58cm Dura Ace, Swapped 7400 brakes for 7700 Dual Pivots, and upgraded original 7 speed drivetrain to 8 speed(rr hub, rr derailleur, shifter, and chain) 1989 Schwinn Paramount 57cm Campy 10 mixed groups(Chorus, Ce

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

Here is what I have now: 59cm Riv custom. Homer with centerpull brakes kinda deal. Frame by Mark Nobillet and painted by Joe Bell. 55cm TIG weld standard tubing low trial 650B internal gear commuter. Paul crank and cantilever. Nitto everything else. 57.5 1993 Bridgestone RB-1. Patinated big t

[RBW] FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne frame - $775

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[RBW] Reduced- FS: 56cm Sam Hillborne frame/fork (double top tube) + Extras

Price dropped to $700 shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states. Last chance in this group before its posted on eBay. Any takers? Thanks, Shelby sshelb...@yahoo.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Reduced- FS: 56cm Sam Hillborne frame/fork (double top tube) + Extras

Price drop to $700 shipped any where in the lower 48 states. Last chance in this group Before its posted on eBay. 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne frame - $775

PM sent On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 1:07:35 AM UTC-4, Mike Shaljian wrote: > > I listed my complete Sam Hillborne recently and it didn't sell as a whole > bike, and I've still got the frame/fork/headset for sale. It's a 2012 64cm > Waterford-made Sam Hillborne frame and it is in 8.5/10 cosmetic

[RBW] Reduced- FS: 56cm Sam Hillborne frame/fork (double top tube) + Extras

Price drop to $700 shipped any where in the lower 48 states. Last chance in this group Before its posted on eBay. 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne frame - $775

PM sent. On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 1:07:35 AM UTC-4, Mike Shaljian wrote: > > I listed my complete Sam Hillborne recently and it didn't sell as a whole > bike, and I've still got the frame/fork/headset for sale. It's a 2012 64cm > Waterford-made Sam Hillborne frame and it is in 8.5/10 cosmet

Re: [RBW] Does Science Now Support ... "Just Ride" ?

I don't put alot of truck in science anymore. Too much conflicting science. Food and nutrition being one example. We like to think we've got it all figured out but remember, it wasn't too long ago we thought the world was flat and bleeding people cured ailments. -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Does Science Now Support ... "Just Ride" ?

Makes me wonder where randonneuring fits into all this. It's hard at times, but we don't try to kill ourselves either and we usually ride at a social pace that allows for conversation. But still, 10 hour + rides are a frequent occurrence in the life of a randonneur. If you keep a social pace is

[RBW] Re: Does Science Now Support ... "Just Ride" ?

While I can make no claim to being a competitive athlete, this hits really close to home. I was diagnosed with AF in late 2013, and have dealt with it since then. Earlier this year, VT was added to the mix. My experience follows that of the article, & recently an ICD was installed. I keep re

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for the group, NOS Suntour ratchet barend shifters in original unopened package, what are they worth?

Search on eBay for completed listings to get an idea of what they're actually selling for. Some sellers have unrealistic asking prices, so their items don't sell. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 30, 2015, at 7:12 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > T

[RBW] Does Science Now Support ... "Just Ride" ?

Here is an interesting article that may be worthy of your attention: http://velonews.competitor.com/cycling-extremes Enjoy, Matt -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Dynamo Wheel - Shimano DH-3N71 - Synergy Rim - $150 shipped.

Sold. Thanks! On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 4:08:47 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > Bump. $140 shipped. -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Question for the group, NOS Suntour ratchet barend shifters in original unopened package, what are they worth?

That's a tough one because Ebay asking prices are all over the map, with some NOS listings that seem slightly ridiculous. If it were me, I would offer them comparable to what Riv charges for Silver bar-ends and see if you get any interest. On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 2:58:11 PM UTC-7, Joel S

[RBW] Re: Question for the group, NOS Suntour ratchet barend shifters in original unopened package, what are they worth?

Their value is in the eye of the beholder of course. Yet they are simply shifters after all . I too have some NOS SuTour and Sachs stuff and have asked myself . . . .what would I sell these for if I did ? Like many, I've looked at eprey and the like to see what any such items have so

[RBW] Question for the group, NOS Suntour ratchet barend shifters in original unopened package, what are they worth?

Just wondering what these are worth today as a NOS, never opened package? It is finally the time to get my extra parts listed, sold the Rivendell Road less a couple of parts, so I will put all together when I list and i want to avoid eBay and give RBW or iBob members first crack. Thanks for y

[RBW] Re: WTT/FS Baggins deluxe handlebar bag

hey david, just sent it out. here is the usps tracking 9505500011605211000135 On Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 10:22 AM, drew wrote: > sold -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: Tabatas

I like them too, especially with lemon and pepper. Good eating! Roy Drinkwater Lititz, PA -- 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

[RBW] FS: 650b Dynamo Wheel - Shimano DH-3N71 - Synergy Rim - $150 shipped.

Bump. $140 shipped. -- 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 rbw-

Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

They agree on even more than just Tabatas? Or they agree on even more than 95% of things? -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

Proof! Jan in Lycra prior to PBP in 2011. https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/shares/365P8F --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jul 30, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > > J

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

Thank you folks for all the suggestions. I did google the thing, of course, but really there were too many choices, and I had no way of discriminating between them. That's why I turned to the groupthink here. I feel a lot better about ordering from a business when a few folks on the forum sp

[RBW] FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne frame - $775

Frame is sold. -- 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 rbw-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

The young pup still has to learn how to pass someone with credit. First, you blow past at *at least* a 5 mph differential; second, you control your panting so that you can keep your mouth closed and nose breath as you go by. Third, you must be in the hooks. Fourth, you casually lift your *right for

Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

Jan has also been known to (gasp!) ride fast and (oh no!) wear Lycra. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Jul 30, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > >> On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:03 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> It's fashionable to put Grant

Re: [RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

Well said. “I think he doesn’t like me, so I don’t like him” did a lot to get this world where it is today. Everybody has problems, and everybody thinks they’re right. Keep that in mind when you’re snobbing on someone who’s different from you. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.

Re: [RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

> On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:03 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > It's fashionable to put Grant vs Jan. I find they agree on 95 percent of > things, roughly. Grant promotes Tabatas, and Jan today blogged how Tabatas > are a really effective way for him to prep for PBP even though he has little > time to

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

Laughing . Oh No ! . . . . there's "attitudes" here ? Implying one "attitude" is somehow better or worse than another ? How silly am I !So I ask myself . . .. when I detect an "attitude" , or a "jerk" , or see "snobs" on the road and in all walks of life . . . . . can I eve

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

and yes, you can find jerks right here -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

and no, the guy didn't hear a word I said -- 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 grou

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

I'm very glad your friend had a good experience. I could recommend bike shops here that likely sell exactly what he wants and others that can make any of us drool. The people you can't seem to find are out there. I can give you a bad bike shop reference if you want. -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 5:26:29 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 8:17:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> There's a definite negative attitude on this list toward racers. >> > > no there isn't. > Gosh, I sure perceive one, and it started at the source. It perv

[RBW] From Blug: Silvers shifting 9 sp chain over 10 sp cassette

"7/8 speed cassette ("cassette" should read "derailleur") 9-speed chain (should be an 8) 10 speed cassette. Should require 10sp chain." The cassette has a 40 t big cog. I'm pleased that Grant got a 10 sp cassette to work with a 9 sp chain, since I bought a bulk lot of these. I must try inserting

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

I didn't even know prarie dogs consumed alcohol On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 12:21:48 PM UTC-5, pb wrote: > > On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9:53:51 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> What are "prairie dog bars"? > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: WTT/FS Baggins deluxe handlebar bag

sold -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@goo

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9:53:51 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > What are "prairie dog 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 email to rb

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

No garage, but in my shed, screened porch, living room and basement I have the following: 1975 Motobecane Super Mirage 58cm Surly LHT 56cm Atlantis 58cm Riv Road 58cm Romulus-frame/fork -winter build project 42cm Surly LHT- my wife's Two generic hybrids circa 1996 that I repainted and built for my

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

What is a "pansy bike"? What are "prairie dog 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To pos

[RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

Well put! On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 12:01:58 PM UTC-4, John Phillips wrote: > > One needs fenders just to "ride" through this thread! > > John > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: Free: Free plus shipping, VO Threadless Stem 100mm, 17 degree

Claimed On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8:32:00 AM UTC-7, boomer wrote: > > New in box. Opened but never installed. I'll pass this along to anyone > on the forum for $6.00 to cover priority shipping within the US. See VO > website for pics. 26 clamp. > -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

now that Fargo is a race bike! no pansy bike with upright "prairie dog" bars. and a carbon fork too!! On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 6:59:31 AM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: > > Here's this years Tour Divide winner, Josh Kato's Salsa Fargo TI. > Clipless pedals, shocks, XTR, drops, and disc brakes i

[RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

One needs fenders just to "ride" through this thread! John -- 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: What's in your garage?

As I procrastinate about what I should be doing, here is what is in my garage, my shed, and my basement, depending on where they're at in stages of repair, tweaking, or getting ridden. Riv content: all but one are steel, and most of them are lugged. My collection has grown and shrunk over the y

[RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

*chuckle* That's the functional equivalent of hearing it from a burn1ng bush, at least as far as bicycle matters are concerned. Explains why I was out doing Tabatas in the heat and humidity yesterday evening... rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

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

No garage, just a two room bachelor apartment. I have a large dresser that holds nothing but bike parts and two homemade vertical bike racks that hold: 1998 (99?) Rivendell Atlantis Specialized S-works Crux cyclocross bike (my road bike) Ibis HD mountain bike Panniers, bike packing bags, extra

[RBW] Free: Free plus shipping, VO Threadless Stem 100mm, 17 degree

New in box. Opened but never installed. I'll pass this along to anyone on the forum for $6.00 to cover priority shipping within the US. See VO website for pics. 26 clamp. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

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

Whoops, forgot the wife's bikes. She has: 52cm Heron touring bike, currently set up with Alba's and Honjo fenders, her main go-to bike for pretty much any riding. NOS 2008 17" Jamis Dakota Sport MTB, 26" hardtail MTB we acquired for her last week. On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8:01:16 AM

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

After finally acquiring a garage of my own this year, I can play! I've got: 64cm Surly LHT, built up quite Riv-ish with Bosco's, black B17 on Nitto lugged post, Front Mark's/Rear Big Nitto racks, usually sporting non-bagmatched Sackville TrunkSack small and Nigel Smythe tweed Country Bag. My

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

There are lots of similarities between the car industry (and how they appeal to individual tastes) and the bike industry... and it shouldn't surprise us that the type of person who gravitates towards sleek, fast sports cars may also gravitate towards sleek fast sporty bikes, that's all... I dr

Re: [RBW] Where to buy SKS fenders?

Just a though: If you like black, try the Planet Bike fenders. IME, the PBs are sturdier than the SKSs. I've got 60 mm PBs on the Fargo and they don't rattle even over choppy ground at speed. On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Wayne Naha wrote: > Other than Riv, I mean. I would love to buy these

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

Here's this years Tour Divide winner, Josh Kato's Salsa Fargo TI. Clipless pedals, shocks, XTR, drops, and disc brakes it is :p. http://www.bikepacking.com/gear/salsa-fargo-ti-josh-kato-tour-divide/

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

I know REI has some, but I think stock differs store to store. You can order them online and have them shipped to the nearest REI for free I believe. One of the benefits of silver SKS fenders are that you can run reflective tape on them and they don't show. Also, Riv is kind of known for opera

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

What's so hard about understanding the "when appropriate" is implicit.. There's little activity you can't envision an inconsiderate way to engage in it. You can be wearing tweed while riding a penny fairing, scoffing at the racer wannabes around yet be the most dangerous rude person on the MU

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

'77 Raleigh Grand Prix, 25" frame, built as utility bike with 700c, wide-7 rear, cyclotouriste triple, moustache cockpit ''98 Moser 63 cm, mostly Campy road bike '92 Viner Pro Team cross 60 cm, built as upright with compact double and custom 9-speed index '84 Team Fuji, 52cm, built and ridden by

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

Grant stocks what he needs to build bikes. Luckily he sells it to us without a bike. There are Many items that Grant has the Best Price you can find on the internet - not everything. Shopping around is always smart, especially if you're building a bike. As far as Modern Bike, Universal, Jen

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 8:17:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > There's a definite negative attitude on this list toward racers. > no there isn't. We don't like bike snobs on racing bikes, we don't like an industry that models itself after cutting-edge racing, and 30-something salespe

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

Good point, but we really need bike education here in the US. The Dutch have extensive bike education starting in early school and going all the way up. I am an LCI, and I have taught "How to Choose a Bike" classes. I assure you, the level of ignorance among the general public is breath taking.

[RBW] Re: Where to buy SKS fenders?

Wayne, I assume you order other things online if you have ordered from Riv . A google search reveals many links . Among them Amazon , the mega-store it is fwiw , sells them in black . I buy alot of things there as I have a Prime membership and things arrive in 2 days . But there are lo

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

Let me paraphrase what he said: "Throw your leg over a racing bike and pretend you're racing, leading the pack up a mountain. What could possibly go wrong?" I merely pointed out one very common thing that in fact does go wrong when people do that. Why is that so hard to understand? On 0

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

The Dutch love bike racing but the country is awash with normal bikes. I have friends who live in Hilversum, a village outside of Amsterdam, and it is a real education to sit at a cafe in the shopping centre there and watch the horde of people turn up on normal bicycles to shop at the supermar

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

Is there any form of competition that glamorizes real world equipment? Certainly not cars. Too many golfers buy the clubs and balls the pros use. I can't think of an example. Glamorizing the normal would make it not-normal, at least partially. -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Jan and Grant both like Tabatas

It's fashionable to put Grant vs Jan. I find they agree on 95 percent of things, roughly. Grant promotes Tabatas, and Jan today blogged how Tabatas are a really effective way for him to prep for PBP even though he has little time to ride. -- You received this message because you are subscrib