Re: [RBW] Re: Now officially a member

2024-06-19 Thread Pam Bikes
Please update us how you like it after a few rides or a few hundred miles which won't be long. I'm sure it rides like a dream. What a beauty! On Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:59:54 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > > Lovely lime-olive! Enjoy your ride. And, if you can ride with Leah in a > few weeks y

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-19 Thread Pam Bikes
A helmet is never a bad idea. The pavement is hard whether you're in your driveway alone or w/a a group. Most bike crashes are solo falls. Helmets can help. More upside than downside to wearing a helmet. I'd rather plan my next ride than waste time deciding whether to wear a helmet and whe

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-19 Thread Pam Bikes
T On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:51:49 AM UTC-4 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > No but I think it is a good idea, thank you. > > On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:05:30 AM UTC-4 George Schick wrote: > >> @jrstern - have you ever been examined for inner ear problems? Might be >> a worthwhile thin

[RBW] Re: Platypus S24O

2024-06-19 Thread Pam Bikes
Great trip! S24Os are great for trying everything out. Lots of great campsites from local ones to state parks to nat'l forests,etc. I've used my Betty Foy for light touring. I've lived off my bike for 2 weeks at a time. Thanks for sharing. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:07:55 PM UTC-4 s

[RBW] Re: Platypus S24O

2024-06-19 Thread Steve
What a great ride - especially doing it with your son. Thanks for the report. Steve On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:36:33 PM UTC-4 DavidP wrote: > Intrigued by recent examples and talks of light touring on a Platypus > (Leah, Diana H, Tim B), and spotting an opportunity to get out Tuesday >

[RBW] Re: FS Clem Smith Jr L 52cm in RBW blue

2024-06-19 Thread NYCbikeguy
Sold On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 12:34:28 AM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote: > Located in New Haven, CT. > Can meet in NYC. > > > On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 12:33:57 AM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote: > >> PICS: >> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1efdPqI-qEUd5bfXgWU_YUpgRLUqDr6R6?usp=drive_link >> >>

[RBW] Re: WTB- 200mm bullmoose bars

2024-06-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Still hoping… 🙏 -Kai On Monday, June 18, 2018 at 10:54:35 AM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Anybody have a looong bullmoose bar they're not using? I just swapped out > bars on my Rosco Bubbe mega mixte and need a few more cm of extension. I've > got good stuffs for trade as well, please

[RBW] FS

2024-06-19 Thread Bill Fulford
For sale, Ahearne/map 610/25.4 silver handlebars with nitto Tallux 13 cm stem. $110 shipped conus. Contact direct. ~Bill -- 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

Re: [RBW] Repaired Susie and Intro post

2024-06-19 Thread James Warren
Ressurectio decals! > On Jun 17, 2024, at 9:36 PM, R. Alexis wrote: > > Was wondering what happened to this frame. The original poster never replied > that I saw when I inquired about it way later. Your repair looks good. Nice > to see it rolling. Should get some Protovelo decals from Rivend

[RBW] Re: Show me your Riv with Bullmoose bars

2024-06-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
My Bullmoose was indeed a 200mm variant. BL in EC On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:40:24 AM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > That’s a 200mm’er on your Bombadil, yes? That’s my dream-moose, only > available with those Bombadils, I’ve heard. Good luck getting it back into > the fold. > -

Re: [RBW] Grant’s Mountain

2024-06-19 Thread John Dewey
I ride the back roads around Petaluma and that Diablo scene is always in view. Seems to me each peak ought to have a name—Diablo #1 and Diablo #2. Jock On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 7:13 AM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > My Diablo, just now, from an Oa

[RBW] Re: Show me your Riv with Bullmoose bars

2024-06-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That’s a 200mm’er on your Bombadil, yes? That’s my dream-moose, only available with those Bombadils, I’ve heard. Good luck getting it back into the fold. -Kai On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:42:35 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I hope someday to be reunited with this one. My former Bombadil:

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

2024-06-19 Thread Kim H.
@Dan, Very well written report ! Thank-you for sharing. I am happy for you that you are enjoying your new Appaloosa. Long may you ride and explore to brighter smiles and joy in your personal Outback. Cheers to you from the PNW ! Kim Hetzel. 52cm Clem "L". On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:18

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-19 Thread J S
No but I think it is a good idea, thank you. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:05:30 AM UTC-4 George Schick wrote: > @jrstern - have you ever been examined for inner ear problems? Might be a > worthwhile thing to do. > > > On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:11:45 AM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote

[RBW] Re: Show me your Riv with Bullmoose bars

2024-06-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
I hope someday to be reunited with this one. My former Bombadil: https://flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/5236885742/in/album-72157623611013487/ Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, cA On Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:42:58 PM UTC-7 Max S wrote: > As everyone knows, having a stem or a handlebar in the worksho

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

2024-06-19 Thread chintan jadwani
Lovely write-up. Thanks for sharing :) I have a purple Surly Troll that i was initially very skeptical of but over time I have grown to love the color. I always think abour what Riv bike get, when I can, and your mail makes a convincing case for an Appalosa! On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 1:14:46

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-19 Thread George Schick
@jrstern - have you ever been examined for inner ear problems? Might be a worthwhile thing to do. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:11:45 AM UTC-5 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > As I am getting older I find my balance is not as good as it used to be. > At 72 I had not worn a helmet in many years.

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

2024-06-19 Thread Valerie Yates
I like drop bars, just not the Straggler. It was pretty and took 650b wheels but felt heavy and dull to me. Mine was small (51?). Might be better in larger sizes. Mine felt stiff and stout and had no glide. Your bike looks better and better. Curious to learn your opinion of those tires. They

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

2024-06-19 Thread J S
As I am getting older I find my balance is not as good as it used to be. At 72 I had not worn a helmet in many years. 3 1/2 weeks ago I took a bad spill, tire hitting a raised curve on a bike trail, one I use to get to quiet street to ride. My reflexes are not as good as they used to be. I land

[RBW] Re: NBD - Purple Appaloosa

2024-06-19 Thread Roberta
Dan, The Appa looks great. I had one and loved its dreamy ride. I’m sure you’ll have lots of wonderful comfortable adventures. Roberta On Monday, April 1, 2024 at 3:44:46 AM UTC-4 Dan wrote: > Hi everyone, I’d like to share the story of my new purple Appaloosa. I’ve > gained a great deal of