[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
I don't really buy into your analogy comparing bad cyclists to violent anarchists. Compare the actual damage done by riders that disregard rules of the road (rules made for motor vehicles, it should be noted) and ride fast on crowded sidewalks ringing bells with the carnage wrought by driving w

[RBW] Re: Pokemon Go!

2016-07-13 Thread Lungimsam
Yup, Bad guys are always working an angle. I was thinking the sex offenders might hop on board after the news of the robbers. I am sure a call to your local law enforcement to report the pokemons in the sex offenders' property will greatly interest the police. I am sure they will want to know

[RBW] THANKS CHEVIOT OWNERS

2016-07-13 Thread Jon in central Colorado
Thanks all!!! An interesting discussion on tires used on your Cheviot. Deflating the tire to remove the wheel it isn't a big deal.I don't get many flats and I don't plan on using fenders. I have Little Bens on my Sam with R559s and I have to wiggle the wheel a bit to get the wheel installed when

[RBW] FS: Riv Quickbeam 56cm complete $1500

2016-07-13 Thread alex g
I have been unable to ride the Quickbeam in 2 years, it deserves a better home. Build: 56cm in good condition (about 1cm chip on fork), Paul high flange black hubs,

[RBW] Re: Wet and sloppy grocery run!

2016-07-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
Yes, Chris, we are blessed with amazing beauty here. Even the "mundane" grocery runs are spectacular, and only get better as we ride further. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 3:21:51 PM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > You live in the most beautiful area! I'm stunned ever

[RBW] Re: PSA: 64 cm Atlantis on Boulder Craigslist

2016-07-13 Thread Glen
That is a screaming deal for you long legged folks among us. I think that there was someone with a 95cm PBH looking for a bike just recently, my 64cm Fatlantis fits this 94cm PBH, short torsoed and long armed guy perfectly. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 9:56:03 AM UTC-6, Valerie Yates wrote: >

[RBW] FS: CLEM 45 green frame, maybe complete

2016-07-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Frame sold pending contingencies and whatnot. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-13 Thread dougP
I've had a tan Boxy Rando on my Atlantis since around '09 or '10, whenever he started making that one. My wife has the (now discontinued) itsy-bitsy small front bag, & then the larger one with the 2 pockets (no rack needed). She really loves that one. BTW, the bar tube is back. A friend go

[RBW] Re: Pokemon Go!

2016-07-13 Thread iamkeith
Wow, our society can be pretty depressing at times. The experience we had this morning was disturbing in a different way, though I'm sure it was less orchestrated. I wasn't going to share but now I think I should, in case it serves as another useful, cautionary warning for other parents: Of

[RBW] Re: Wet and sloppy grocery run!

2016-07-13 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
You live in the most beautiful area! I'm stunned every time I see your photos posted. On Monday, June 6, 2016 at 6:19:39 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Oh the joyous delight of the everyday ordinary revealing the holy > extraordinary! Grin. > > The plan was to dodge thunder storm waves and

[RBW] Re: Pokemon Go!

2016-07-13 Thread Lungimsam
Be careful out there, especially with kids: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/robbery-suspects-using-pokemon-go-to-target-victims-police-say/ > > > > h

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread Kieran J
Here in Toronto, our municipal councillors (and by extension, the city's various public works and planning committees) are responsible for setting the agenda for building net new infrastructure and maintaining what already exists. I recognize this is not the arrangement in all parts of the world

[RBW] Re: PSA: 64 cm Atlantis on Boulder Craigslist

2016-07-13 Thread EGNolan
If this'll fit ya, check out the other posts by the same person. A coupla Serotta's & a Bill Holland... No affiliation, just intrigued by bikes too big for me. Best, Eric On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:56:03 AM UTC-4, Valerie Yates wrote: > No connection to it. Just fyi: > http://boulder.cr

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Actually, badly behaving bicyclists are a tiny minority of what is a teeny tiny miniscule minority in the first place. The truth is that bad cycling etiquette is mainly that--bad etiquette, or at worst generally mostly a danger to the cyclist. Whereas the radical monopoly that is our transporta

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

2016-07-13 Thread James Warren
I'd out another top tube on my bike if I could. Sent from my iPhone I'd put a toptube on it for post-leaning. > > -- > 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, se

[RBW] Re: Pokemon Go!

2016-07-13 Thread iamkeith
How hilarious to see this thread, just an hour after installing the ap and having just gotten back from a ride around the block hunting with my 9 year old. In our case, he was navigating from the rear of a cargo bike, while I did the pedaling, though. Guess I'll have to give up my phone perio

[RBW] Pokemon Go!

2016-07-13 Thread drew
I have the summer off and I'd be lying if I didn't admit there have been a few days where I was very tempted. -- 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] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-13 Thread Ray Shine
I used the Acorn bags for several years, then switched to the V-brand saddle bag. I also like my Swift Industries Roll top panniers. Sent from my iPhone. > On Jul 13, 2016, at 11:10 AM, WETH wrote: > > Your bags look quite nice. I am sure you will get great satisfaction using > them. I have

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-13 Thread Matt Beecher
I had one on a front rack for a few years and always found it handy, but wasn't thrilled with it until I put on a decaleur. Now I want one on my other bikes. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 12:44:23 PM UTC-5, Howard Hatten wrote: > > I recently purchased a black acorn bag off a list member. Use

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-13 Thread Ron Mc
There is certainly an Acorn bag fan club here, and you'll see them pop in transactions sell/wtb all the time. Same with Swift, Treetop, Ruthworks, Ostrich, and many quality bag-makers. But Rivendell does make a line of great bags and hopefully we give them good press, as well.

[RBW] Re: CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread Braxton Colagross
I use the 700x45 Continental Tour Ride with fenders. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-13 Thread Justin August
They've been around for a while and you'll find many satisfied customers on this list I believe! -Justin On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 10:04:35 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote: > > >

[RBW] Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-13 Thread Howard Hatten
I recently purchased a black acorn bag off a list member. Used it last weekend for the first time. Wished I bought one earlier. Howard Livonia Mi. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Acorn Bags (acornbags.com) boxy rando bags!

2016-07-13 Thread Jon Craig
I'm surprised these haven't been mentioned here (or at least I haven't SEEN them mentioned!) - but Acorn Bags are very, very nice! We just got ours in

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread Ron Mc
I think there has to be two sets of standards for somebody riding for a living v. someone riding to a living or for recreation, etc. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread Garth
Again, diversity is a good thing. Not everyone can or ever will have the same interests or to the same extent as anyone else. People are not clones and robots. The insistence that everyone should care like I do about *blank* , if anything will reveal that everyone doesn't care or could not

[RBW] Bags, Saddle, Front Wheels for sale.

2016-07-13 Thread Justin Schoop
I have a few things I'd like to offload. If you'd like pictures contact me off list and I will email photos. Front Polished Atlas 700c wheel with Phil Touring Front Hub - $150 Front Araya 26" Stock wheel for B-Stone XO-1 - $25 Carradice Black Nelson Longflap saddle bag - $75 Ostrich Rear Saddle B

[RBW] Re: WTB: Mixte or Tiny Riv. 46-50cm

2016-07-13 Thread bo richardson
There is a 47 trek 620 on Craigslist San Francisco -- 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

[RBW] PSA: 64 cm Atlantis on Boulder Craigslist

2016-07-13 Thread Valerie Yates
No connection to it. Just fyi: http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/5680723348.html Looks nice! -- 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] Re: FS: Paul Wheels, Pletscher Twin-Legger, Nitto Albastache Cockpit, Bullmoose, etc...

2016-07-13 Thread comveo
Hey Pudge, Sent you a PM. The Jono wheel is all yours if you're still interested. Just let me know. Thank you! -Bryan On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5:51:23 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > I'll take the Paul wheel if still available. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 12, 2016, at 12:36 AM, comveo

[RBW] Pokemon Go!

2016-07-13 Thread WETH
My teenage sons also eagerly hopped on their bikes and set of riding in quest of Pokemon! Anything that has them riding can't be all bad! Though, I'll admit to finding the whole Pokemon Go craze a bit strange, to each their own! Live and let live! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread Philip Kim
That's weird. I don't know. I had to deflate the front tire with Paul brakes, but never the rear. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:17:45 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > What?!?! > On both my bikes the R559 QR only opens to 35mm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

Re: [RBW] CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread Lungimsam
What?!?! On both my bikes the R559 QR only opens to 35mm -- 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 po

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack!

2016-07-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! It is amazing how the "little details" of saddle, pedals, racks, bags, lights, bartape, tubes, tools, etc. add up, especially when you have multiple riders in one family budget (we have six on ours). With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 4:57:09 AM UTC-6, Jon Craig wro

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Paul Wheels, Pletscher Twin-Legger, Nitto Albastache Cockpit, Bullmoose, etc...

2016-07-13 Thread Esteban
Thanks, Bryan - payment sent. These will go on the Quickbeam! -- 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.

[RBW] Pokemon Go!

2016-07-13 Thread Scott McLain
The Homer getting in on all the action! One of the joys of having young kids... or not so young. https://flic.kr/p/JYvtPt Seriously, my boys have

Re: [RBW] CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread Philip Kim
I've never had to deflate 48's on 559s. The quick release comes in really handy to open up the brakes more On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 10:28:09 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > You can get a 50 undeflated through R559s?!?!? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread Lungimsam
You can get a 50 undeflated through R559s?!?!? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread s...@austin.utexas.edu
I'm not sure I understand the criticism. I thought the footage was incredible and the soundtrack was great (who in their right mind doesn't like Motorhead?). I think these dudes are highly skilled riders who challenge themselves in these races (Monster Track, CMWC, alleycats, etc.) and build a

[RBW] RBW Tweed Little + Big Loafer Trunk Bags

2016-07-13 Thread Minh
Prices do not include shipping (I will charge you actual USPS shipping)--I’m on the east coast so shipping will be less the closer you are to me. Please email me directly with any questions, if you’re reading via a smart-phone, you may need to switch to the desktop version (link at the botto

Re: [RBW] CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread David Sprunger
60 cm Cheviot. No fenders. 50 mm Big Apples. I don't have to deflate the tires to remove the wheels. On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 6:23 PM, Jon in central Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > What tires and size are you running on your Cheviot??? > Jon > > -- > You received this message becaus

[RBW] FS: RBW Tweed Handlebar Bag + Nitto F15 Rack

2016-07-13 Thread Minh
RBW Tweed Handlebar Bag + Nitto F15 Rack, $200 Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/zmXqfcBdvfrCHn9bA Similiar to the current BarSack , combined with the Nitto F15 Rack (which is required) this makes a great

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

2016-07-13 Thread Belopsky
Good points, for sure..my commute is 5miles round trip however, I suppose if I did this 5x a week, a month..1200 a year -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread Kieran J
And yet, a small minority of extremists can have a disproportionate influence on the broader collective - negatively or positively. Bad cycling etiquette is an ongoing barrier in securing better infrastructure for all cyclists, influencing public perception of cyclists, and enhancing civic safe

[RBW] FS: Berthoud 372 Panniers (Gray)

2016-07-13 Thread Minh
Prices does not include shipping (I will charge you actual USPS shipping)--I’m on the east coast so shipping will be less the closer you are to me. Please email me directly with any questions, if you’re reading via a smart-phone, you may need to switch to the desktop version (link at the bot

[RBW] Re: CHEVIOT OWNERS WITH R559 SIDE PULLS..WHAT TIRES???

2016-07-13 Thread Philip Kim
I had a 50cm Chev, ran Switchback Hills. Paul Racer front, Tektro 559 in the rear. On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 7:23:18 PM UTC-4, Jon in central Colorado wrote: > > What tires and size are you running on your Cheviot??? > Jon > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

2016-07-13 Thread Shoji Takahashi
I'm with Joe: I don't get many recreational miles, but 3,000 - 4,000 miles commuting. Much nicer on my Rivs than CrossCheck. (I'm fortunate to have secure bike parking.) shoji On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 8:22:46 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Because commuting is a very intensive use of

[RBW] Re: Line of Sight movie has atrocious cyclists. What is going on?

2016-07-13 Thread Garth
That a movie, group or individual represents or could even remotely represent the infinitely diverse population of people who engage in riding a bicycle(let alone any activity) is a myth. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Rivendell readers and catalogs

2016-07-13 Thread Leah Peterson
Yay! I can hardly wait! Thanks so much. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2016, at 2:34 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Leah, I have a ginormous stack of Readers and stuff I can send you. I can get > it all together on the weekend, then let you know what shipping is. I think > I've officially read

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

2016-07-13 Thread Joe Bernard
*protector. Toptube protector. -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

2016-07-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Because commuting is a very intensive use of a bicycle..they easily get more miles per month than most recreational/fitness riders pile up. If you're going to ride a bike a lot, it's nice to have a good one you really like. I'd put a toptube on it for post-leaning. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

2016-07-13 Thread Belopsky
I could see myself using it for a commuter, but then again, why spend so much on a bike that gets scratched up on bike posts? -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe

2016-07-13 Thread Belopsky
It looks decent, just looks kinda boring to me honestly (yes, even w the funkatube). -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Mark's rack!

2016-07-13 Thread Jon Craig
Hey, super helpful - thanks! :) We got an M18 ordered for her yesterday from our LBS that we have the credit at. Yay @ "free" rack! (Acornbags order arrives today...) On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 12:32:28 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > I have an M18 on my blue Sam and it fits perfectly. Got

[RBW] Re: Head scratcher: How to teach stop signs

2016-07-13 Thread Garth
Suggest to them to spend an hour just going through the intersection from every which way, and back again and back again. Total immersion. They know how to swim , so to speak, so let them swim. Give up the idea that people driving cars are morons and perps, they are just like you and I living

[RBW] Re: Head scratcher: How to teach stop signs

2016-07-13 Thread Michael Hechmer
The first rule of bike safety is visibility. Drivers who hit cyclist invariably swear the cyclist came out of nowhere. At any kind of busy intersection with either stop signs or traffic lights, I take the center of the lane, and, as been shared I make as much eye contact as I can. This occas

[RBW] Rivendell readers and catalogs

2016-07-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Leah, I have a ginormous stack of Readers and stuff I can send you. I can get it all together on the weekend, then let you know what shipping is. I think I've officially read them all enough times. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"