[RBW] Re: Was your RIV sizing right on?

2012-05-03 Thread Calm54
Mine was perfect, but Mark tweaked some things when I went in which improved the ride. Thanks goes to Dave and Mark! On May 1, 11:28 pm, lungimsam wrote: > Hello All, > > When you got your Riv's, how was their sizing recommendation for you? > > I am planning on getting a RIV sometime, and was wo

[RBW] Re: I'm now OFFICIALLY a riv owner!

2011-06-28 Thread Calm54
Congratulations! You will love the Riv Ride. On Jun 27, 10:54 am, Rex Kerr wrote: > After a nearly unbearable wait I'm finally a riv owner!!!   I drove down on > Saturday and picked up my 67cm AHH frame!  It's a work of art!  I went with > a custom color, and after many hours of second guessing

[RBW] Re: birthday discounts?

2010-10-06 Thread Calm54
Happy Birthday all! I sent bday in and never heard from anyone concerning receipt. Maybe I am not getting older! On Oct 6, 9:51 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Ken Mattina wrote: > > Happy birthday Seth.  It's my birthday too! > > > Happy birthday to us! > > indeed! >

[RBW] Re: Good bike to ride, after a war.

2010-10-04 Thread Calm54
Very nice. Thanks for the photos. On Oct 3, 8:35 pm, Ian Dickson wrote: > Some photos of my 54cm Hunqapillar, taken today: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/54529...@n07/sets/72157624965806797/with... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: First Hunqa siting in the wild (of Alameda)

2010-10-03 Thread Calm54
Wow, what a great looking Bombadil! Wish Grant made them in my size. I noticed the Tioga Spyder pedals, I run them on my Saluki and love them, my shoes are losing their tread on the spikes though. Cal On Oct 3, 1:01 pm, Peter Andrews wrote: > Hi Ray, > > I'm betting that was me.  I commute to a

[RBW] Re: Saluki build decisions

2010-10-03 Thread Calm54
I have the Pari-motos on my Saluki 650b. I have had two flats over 900 miles. The rear tire is now without tread but I really like these tires. They are light and fast and good for pavement and gravel. I just bought replacement Pari motos from Riv HQ. On Oct 3, 11:16 am, nathan spindel wrote:

[RBW] Re: Watch those kickstand plates! and question about S and S couplers

2010-09-17 Thread Calm54
I have seen your Bleriot and it is a beauty. Did you get SS couplers on the sweetpea? On Sep 17, 10:26 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > All my destination reassembly has been inside, usually in the hotel > room.  I've assembled it in Prague, St George UT, Histon (UK), > Budapest, our summer place...  I h

[RBW] Re: I finished an Yves Gomez for my wife

2010-08-21 Thread Calm54
Wow, the Yves is a beautiful bike. I hope Riv is still making mixtes when I am ready for one. Your stories about teaching your children how to ride a bike brings back memories for me. You are obviously are enjoying the experience, the memories will bring smiles to your eyes forever. Thank you f

[RBW] Re: quieting the Shopsack

2010-07-28 Thread Calm54
Thanks! On Jul 27, 10:52 pm, "Oliver S." wrote: > Thanks, everyone, for the great suggestions. Now to pick one of these > solutions... I do like the green Rescue tape. > > Cal, I think you're referring to speed shimmy, something I haven't > really experienced. Lots written on this topic, such as

[RBW] Re: quieting the Shopsack

2010-07-27 Thread Calm54
Oliver: I have the Sackville Shopsack in the Wald. I really like it and I don't have the rattle issue. I did get a wobble in the front tire when I reach 27.2 miles per hour. Do you ever get a wobble in your front tire? Cal M. On Jul 25, 9:35 pm, "Oliver S." wrote: > The medium Sackville Shop

[RBW] Re: Timothy Lake S360

2010-07-21 Thread Calm54
I love Timonthy Lake. Great photos! On Jul 21, 6:48 am, Mike wrote: > > Are those the standard Marathons? > > Yeah, no SmartGuard or anything like that. I've been using them on my > commuter for the past year and a half. They say 700x40 but are really > more like 37. I also have a set of 700x47 t

[RBW] Re: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise

2010-07-16 Thread Calm54
Thanks for all the great tips and advice. I did get some hammer gel, my daughter also said it works but I will stick to my regular foods and pace. On Jul 15, 5:34 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > okay then Rob, my comment about the BBQ beef sandwiches is applicable > - they are sold at Centralia.  If you

[RBW] Re: Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise

2010-07-12 Thread Calm54
; > Sip when thirsty.  Eat a little bit every 25 miles.  If you feel like > > > you're pushing a comfortable speed, slow down.  Enjoy! > > > > Ryan > > > > On Jul 12, 9:38 pm, Calm54 wrote: > > > > Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weeke

[RBW] Event ride on Saluki coming up, need advise

2010-07-12 Thread Calm54
Ok, I signed up for a 70 miler this next weekend. Longest ride this year for me. I am looking for food, hydration or whatever advise so I don't bonk.Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Visit to Riv headquarters

2010-07-11 Thread Calm54
at about a space for 'G. Petersen'? > > -JimD > > On Jul 11, 2010, at 4:03 PM, Calm54 wrote: > > > > > Here are photos of bikes parked outside of Riv HQ > > >http://gallery.me.com/calmhappy1954#100137 > > > On Jul 8, 9:33 am, Calm54 wrote:

[RBW] Re: Visit to Riv headquarters

2010-07-11 Thread Calm54
Here are photos of bikes parked outside of Riv HQ http://gallery.me.com/calmhappy1954#100137 On Jul 8, 9:33 am, Calm54 wrote: > I visited the Rivendell headquarters yesterday.  I met Mark, Jay, > David and Grant's friend Craig.  Nicest bunch of folks you could ever > meet.  Mark t

[RBW] Re: Newbie needs therapy...

2010-07-10 Thread Calm54
Lynne's bike is beautiful. On Jul 9, 10:11 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > When I bought the Bleriot and built it up (and it is a nice build - > Beth H, Calm54 and Gino can attest to that), I used it for everything > but my "fast" bike.  Rando, commuting, travel bike, occasional

[RBW] Re: Newbie needs therapy...

2010-07-09 Thread Calm54
I say ride the bike as commuter. Beth, how Did you know I was eating dinner and staring at my Saluki? On Jul 9, 7:44 am, Beth H wrote: > Bike Therapy time! > My thoughts: > > 1. The guy who brought it over cradled in his arms like a baby had > much bigger issues than you do. > > 2. It's a bicycl

[RBW] Visit to Riv headquarters

2010-07-08 Thread Calm54
I visited the Rivendell headquarters yesterday. I met Mark, Jay, David and Grant's friend Craig. Nicest bunch of folks you could ever meet. Mark tuned my Saluki, it brakes and shifts great, thanks Mark. The show floor had hilsons, foys, hunqs, and rodeos. I know I missed some. I recommend a v

[RBW] Re: My first attempt at a cycling video

2010-07-06 Thread Calm54
Very good! I enjoyed it! On Jul 6, 7:01 pm, RonaTD wrote: > My favorite part is "...how long can this go on?" as the train is > going by. Very nice! > > Ted Durant -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: What a diff a W or T makes in short words that start with "N O"

2010-06-27 Thread Calm54
I have a crossmax kick bike. I have not been riding it much, but the benefits of the lactic burn seem like a good reason to get back on the kick bike once in a while. Thanks Grant. On Jun 27, 9:14 am, Grant Petersen wrote: > John Blish says: > > Grant has mentioned several times that he found

[RBW] Re: Tektro CR720 canti brakes

2010-06-23 Thread Calm54
I have them on my Saluki. I have a top rack in the back and a small nitto rack in the front. The brakes are very positive, stop quickly and have a nice feel to them. Adjustment is easy with cable puller. I recommend them. On Jun 23, 1:50 pm, Bill Connell wrote: > On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 3:42 P

[RBW] Re: Pari-Moto bead seating

2010-06-23 Thread Calm54
I am very happy with the pari motos. They make my Saluki faster on pavement, gravel and up hills. On Jun 22, 2:18 am, Bruce wrote: > My experience is the same as Gino's. I went on my 3rd longish run on P-Ms > this past Saturday and they continue to be delightful. > > ___

[RBW] Re: Your Favorite Handlebar Bag

2010-06-16 Thread Calm54
I am using a wald basket and a sackville shopsack. On Jun 16, 5:56 pm, Frank wrote: > Rob, > > My 62cm Saluki has a Mark's mini-rack / small Berthoud combo, and it > works great.  That said, I love the Berthoud 28 on my Romulus.  I also > have the Rivendell Baggins Boxy with Nitto rack on another

[RBW] Re: Pari-Moto Ride Report

2010-06-10 Thread Calm54
I just fixed my first flat on the Pari motos, a small thorn pierced the tread. Overall, I love the way these tires ride. On Jun 8, 1:21 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Jun 8, 2:39 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > How many miles? > > not sure, but couldn't be much more than 500 or so.  rider/gear/

[RBW] Re: portland-area Riv Ride

2010-06-06 Thread Calm54
Beth and Lynne, thanks a bunch for a great day. It was fun. By the way I saw a chicken wandering the streets of Portland on my way back to the car. Anyways, my daughter had me back on the Saluki and we went to dinner, more rain! I love Portland! Cal On Jun 6, 10:37 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote:

[RBW] Re: Pari-Moto Ride Report

2010-06-05 Thread Calm54
I have ridden my pari motos on gravel paved roads. The pari motos are fast and handle well. I think they live up to the promotion. On Jun 5, 4:06 pm, Bruce wrote: > Took the P-Ms out for a second Metric over some very rough roads in addition > to smoother ones. Rode it over gravel as well. No

[RBW] Re: My First Longish Ride on the Saluki

2010-06-05 Thread Calm54
I really like pari motos on my Saluki. Great ride shots, I was in Seattle a few weeks ago and enjoyed biking the Burke Gilman. I was on my Surley long haul trucker, though. On Jun 5, 9:39 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > That IS funny! Who has the other one? > > I've been eyeing the Sogn. Too bad they

[RBW] Re: Portland/Vancouver Riv Lovers Ride June 6

2010-06-03 Thread Calm54
Thanks. Yes I do have a day of business meetings on Monday and I am having dinner with my daughter on Sunday. Although I lived in Portland over 20 years ago, just trying to make sure where I am going. Looking forward to Sunday. BTW: Are there any Riv functions during Pedalpalooza? On Jun 3, 5:

[RBW] Re: Portland/Vancouver Riv Lovers Ride June 6

2010-06-02 Thread Calm54
I am planning on joining. Is this the address for the start? Peninsula Park Rose Garden‎ 699 N Ainsworth St, Portland, Oregon 97217. Is it Ladd's addition rather than edition? Finally which Lucky Labrador will we visit, I assume the Tavern. Anyway, just trying to confirm because I am driving up

[RBW] Re: New tires at RBW

2010-06-01 Thread Calm54
Just received a package from pacenti cycle design. The pari motos are on the Saluki! They are light and supple. I will see how durable starting tomorrow. On Jun 1, 8:51 am, "Frederick, Steve" wrote: > Well, that follows--Grant's stated that in support of the wheelsize he'll > carry every 650b

[RBW] Re: Happy new AHH owner

2010-05-31 Thread Calm54
Nice AHH build. Congratulations! On May 30, 8:58 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > That's sweet!  Like the fender lines, too.  The Holsen blue is my all-time > fav. > > Good choice.  Enjoy the rides. > > Ray > > > From: maclarensf > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Sent: Sun, May

[RBW] Re: scooter widda shock

2010-05-31 Thread Calm54
I have the mountain bike version of the kickbike,fun. But what a workout. Last week I saw the kickbike dealer kicking on his scooter with a plastic shopping bag hanging off the handlebar. Usually you see him scooting his dog. On May 30, 7:09 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 6:

[RBW] Re: Click in the left grip king

2010-05-26 Thread Calm54
of factory lubrication. Once > they are repacked they are great though. > > BTW - as I recall there are 12 bearings per Grip King pedal, 11 per > Touring pedal. > > Aloha! > > On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Calm54 wrote: > > Today my left grip king started to click whe

[RBW] Click in the left grip king

2010-05-26 Thread Calm54
Today my left grip king started to click when pressure is applied. Does anyone have suggestions on what may be wrong and how to fix it? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu

[RBW] Re: Pari - motos reach the Heart of Dixie- 650B envy

2010-05-25 Thread Calm54
Ok I am convinced, I ordered the pari motos today! On May 25, 4:38 pm, Frankwurst wrote: > They just arrived in the northwoods of  Wisconsin. If I don't get more > than 2 days outta them without a flat, they will be given away. Just > the same, I think they will be fine. I hope to get them mounted

[RBW] Re: Did you ride your Rivendell to work on Friday?

2010-05-23 Thread Calm54
I rode the Saluki. On May 23, 5:04 pm, EricP wrote: > Nope.  Wasn't at work on Friday.  At a music camp in southern > Minnesota.  However, did ride bike that day.  About 47 miles on my > newest steel steed.  But not a Rivendell.  (Did ride the Hillborne on > these same trails last year at camp.)

[RBW] Re: Bike to work day

2010-05-23 Thread Calm54
I rode as I usually do. I rode the Saluki even though it had been raining off and on. On real raining days I ride the Surley. The Saluki is still "new. On May 23, 7:41 pm, Shaun Meehan wrote: > On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 12:42 PM, Andy Williams wrote: > > "Friday was national bike to work day...

[RBW] Re: Saluki

2010-05-20 Thread Calm54
Good point and welcomed info on the Pari Motos. On May 20, 3:35 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Thu, 2010-05-20 at 15:28 -0700, Calm54 wrote: > > I am not worried about the 650b availability yet...  I like the size. > > I think the "slippery slope" in question has

[RBW] Re: Saluki

2010-05-20 Thread Calm54
I am not worried about the 650b availability yet... I like the size. On May 19, 7:46 am, terryg wrote: > and welcome to 650B! > > Beware there may be a slippery slope ahead > > On May 18, 10:48 pm, Calm54 wrote: > > > Thanks! > > On May 18, 4:41 pm, Rene Ste

[RBW] Re: Saluki

2010-05-18 Thread Calm54
Thanks! On May 18, 4:41 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Welcome to the club! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Saluki

2010-05-18 Thread Calm54
After riding the Saluki for a few weeks, not on an exclusive basis, I think I know what that famous "Riv" ride feels like. Wow, how do they do that? So smooth and comfortable. It is better than my surly long haul trucker and definitely better than my carbon fiber bike. I just sit here thinking

[RBW] Saluki

2010-05-18 Thread Calm54
After riding the Saluki for a few weeks, not on an exclusive basis, I think I know what that famous "Riv" ride feels like. Wow, how do they do that? So smooth and comfortable. It is better than my surly long haul trucker and definitely better than my carbon fiber bike. I just sit here thinking

[RBW] Re: Got my Saluki!

2010-04-26 Thread Calm54
The SRAM levers are good. They are easier to grab. I also have the interrupters on the bar. I am not sure I would have gotten them after knowing how easy the SRAMS are to grab. On Apr 26, 7:38 am, Justin August wrote: > How do you like the SRAM levers? > > On Apr 26, 1:10 am, Calm

[RBW] Re: Got my Saluki!

2010-04-26 Thread Calm54
The brandywine is nice! On Apr 26, 7:47 am, Bruce wrote: > I like it okay, but that Brandywine Red is what I'm going for when my sage > green one needs a re-do. > >  http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc307-iankersey0507.html > > > From: cyclotourist > To: rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-26 Thread Calm54
My hobbies are fly-fishing for Trout on rivers and outdoor photography. I really understand the bamboo rod experience. Now that is something I could get into... On Apr 26, 7:41 am, Bridgestone wrote: > You're an all-steel, tweed, canvas and shellac kind of guy/girl. Has > owning a Rivendell ope

[RBW] Re: Got my Saluki!

2010-04-26 Thread Calm54
e > > > >>  -Original Message- > > >> *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: > > >> rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *cyclotourist > > >> *Sent:* Monday, April 26, 2010 10:41 AM > > >> *To:* rbw-owne

[RBW] Re: Got my Saluki!

2010-04-26 Thread Calm54
The dura ace shifters is just what I am use to, the SRAM levers are good for smaller hands. Otherwise, a typical RIV build... I wondered if I would notice a difference over my Surly LHT, there is a noticeable difference in ride. On Apr 25, 11:29 pm, happyriding wrote: > Yahooo!  A new bike!  I

[RBW] Got my Saluki!

2010-04-25 Thread Calm54
My Saluki arrive from Rivendell. I bought one of the frame specials. Pics at : http://gallery.me.com/calmhappy1954#100129 Boy it is a comfortable ride... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: Bombadil @ Tierra Bella 35 mile ride - shellaced bars and creaky sounds...

2010-04-18 Thread Calm54
Thank you for sharing pictures of your Bomba. A fine bike! On Apr 18, 12:30 pm, Eduardo Rosas wrote: > Wish I would have seen you, I would have stopped by to talk for sure! > I was so tired of seeing the same old spec/rek/avelos, The funny thing > is that they all think their are so cool with th

[RBW] Re: Any bike, anywhere?

2010-03-27 Thread Calm54
Was that Mark Sisson of the Primal Blueprint sold by Riv? On Mar 27, 12:15 pm, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Mar 27, 2010, at 12:52 PM, Bruce wrote: > > > So Frank (on his Surly LHT) and I (on my '95 Riv Road) were taking   > > a 50 ish mile route that I had mapped out some months back for the   > > l

[RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

2010-03-23 Thread Calm54
I bought the Primal Blueprint from Rivendell a couple of months ago and it makes sense. It is not necessarily just low carb, it wants you to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables,and of course, good quality meats and nuts. Plus it prescribes exercise but not over the top workouts. I started to imp