Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-09 Thread JB
Bike is sold. Thanks On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:41:11 AM UTC-4 JB wrote: > Bike > > On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:40:31 AM UTC-4 JB wrote: > >> Bike i >> >> On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:46:48 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: >> >>> Hey

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-09 Thread JB
Bike On Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:40:31 AM UTC-4 JB wrote: > Bike i > > On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:46:48 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > >> Hey ROBS, what is the max tire size on these guys? >> >> Mike SLO CA >> >> On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 8

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-09 Thread JB
Bike i On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:46:48 PM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hey ROBS, what is the max tire size on these guys? > > Mike SLO CA > > On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 8:45:13 AM UTC-7 JB wrote: > >> This is a great bike. I put a lot of miles on the bike be

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-05 Thread JB
This is a great bike. I put a lot of miles on the bike before I got old. JB On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 11:39:43 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Man...if this had been listed a year ago, I'd have driven the 12 hours to > come get it. Great bike...really wish I was still in

It is a great bike. I put a lot of easy miles on the bike.Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilsen for sale

2021-07-05 Thread JB
On Monday, July 5, 2021 at 11:39:43 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Man...if this had been listed a year ago, I'd have driven the 12 hours to > come get it. Great bike...really wish I was still in the market! > > Ben > > On Mon, Jul 5, 2021 at 10:14 AM JB wrote:

[RBW] Re: For Sale -- Acorn bags

2015-11-20 Thread JB
Both bags are sold. Thanks, John On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:06:03 PM UTC-5, JB wrote: > I've got a used Medium/Large Acorn Saddlebag and a new Boxy Rondo Acorn > bag. > > The Med/Large saddlebag has some wear at the very bottom where it touched > my back rack an

Re: [RBW] For Sale -- Acorn bags

2015-11-20 Thread JB
Bags are tan. I have no idea how to post pictures. I can text pictures if you text On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:26:21 PM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > What color are the bags? Pictures? > > On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 3:06 PM, JB > > wrote: > >> I've got a u

[RBW] For Sale -- Acorn bags

2015-11-20 Thread JB
I've got a used Medium/Large Acorn Saddlebag and a new Boxy Rondo Acorn bag. The Med/Large saddlebag has some wear at the very bottom where it touched my back rack and the D-rings on the top are a bit discolored. It's the older style with the two pockets on back instead of the zippered side

[RBW] WTB - Betty Foy 52/50 cm

2013-05-07 Thread JB
My wife has caught the Rivendell bug. I'm looking for a 52/50 cm in decent shape. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Easy Camp/Ride winter

2013-01-15 Thread JB
Scott > > > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 12:21 AM, JB >wrote: > >> I'm thinking about heading south for a few days and doing some riding. I >> live in northern Michigan. I'd like to go some place that's gets me out of >> the snow. I'd

[RBW] Re: Easy Camp/Ride winter

2013-01-15 Thread JB
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:13:45 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > I'm originally from northern Michigan, and depending what you mean by that > (Copper Harbor or Gaylord?) the driving distances could be radically > different... I rode the country roads between Fredericksbur

[RBW] Easy Camp/Ride winter

2013-01-14 Thread JB
I'm thinking about heading south for a few days and doing some riding. I live in northern Michigan. I'd like to go some place that's gets me out of the snow. I'd like to camp in one place and day ride 2/3 days. Any suggestions? John -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] WTB Acorn Boxy Rondo Bag

2012-05-04 Thread JB
I went to buy an Acorn Boxy Rondo Bag and noticed they've changed their styles and colors. Does anyone have an older tan Boxy Rondo bag they would like to sell? Thanks, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

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

2012-05-04 Thread JB
I was riding a 57" at the time I was sized. I expected to go up to a 59" but ended up with a 61" and it's perfect. They know what they're doing. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Re: Help me figure out how many bikes I need, and how to configure them

2010-12-19 Thread JB
What everyone "needs" is just two bikes -- an A. Homer Hilsen for everything fast and an Atlantis for everything gnarly. You've already got a Sam, which is like the A. Homer. So, just sell everything and buy an Atlantis and you'll be good to go. Everything else goes in the "want" column!! On De

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread JB
It's sounding better and better. Thanks for putting it together. John On Nov 16, 7:04 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Robert: > > Unlikely to be any racing on this ride... Like I said, anyone who > wants to race, go ahead... We'll just give em bad directions and let > em go > Checking on the

[RBW] Re: SHOES!

2010-11-15 Thread JB
I ride whatever I have on. I've found that any minor difference in the feel is more than made up for taking the time to decide which shoe to wear. So, I don't try to decide and just go ride. John On Nov 15, 1:11 pm, William wrote: > I use some of everything. > > Sidi Genius and Speedplay lolli

[RBW] Re: Hilsen fender and tire question

2010-11-15 Thread JB
I've got Planet Bike Cascade 45's on Panaracer Pasela's. It was a real hassle to get them on and adjusted and there is not much room. I'm looking at getting something else (fenders, not bike) for next year. John On Nov 15, 12:59 pm, William wrote: > The thing I'm really curious about is if the

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread JB
That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. Will there be a "Senior" division? John On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Marty: > > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > list... (Alr

[RBW] Re: Hello New to Group and just Purchased a Bike

2010-10-25 Thread JB
Just wanted to echo my satisfaction with The Country Bike Store. They spent all day on a Saturday fitting me. I ordered the frame and they worked with me to get just what I wanted for components and gave excellent advice along the way. I now have an A. Homer Hilsen that has to be the best bike I

[RBW] Ride and camp near Annapolis

2010-10-24 Thread JB
I'm planning on being in Annapolis, MD the second week in November shopping for a sailboat. I'd like to ride my A. Homer and camp if possible while there (car camp). I've not been able to find anywhere near town to camp. What I'm looking for is a campground within 10 miles of the harbor so I can

[RBW] Re: MKS Touring Pedal

2010-08-31 Thread JB
I don't have the tool, but one of my vice grips have a curved jaw that matches the indents on the cap. It's worked well. John On Aug 31, 3:02 pm, Jon Grant wrote: > bfd asked: > > Do you need a special tool to remove the dust cap? Thanks! > > --- > > It¹s possible to use pliers, but I've ne

[RBW] Re: MKS Touring Pedal

2010-08-31 Thread JB
Thanks guys, I took a short 24 Km spin this morning and had no problems. The Hilsen was a quiet as could be with the noise gone from the MKS pedals. I put at least twice as much grease as was in there originally. (Actually, probably more like 3 times.) I'll get some of those pedal washers and p

[RBW] MKS Touring Pedal

2010-08-31 Thread JB
Hi all, I'm having a lot of trouble with my MKS Tour pedals on my new A. Homer Hilsen. First, both pedals started having a "clicking" sound. I didn't really know what I was doing, but I took them apart and loosened the adjusting nut 1/4 turn. That seemed to fix the problem. Then, the left pedal

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-03 Thread JB
I can't help much.  I leave early > Thursday for an 850 mile round trip tour to a family reunion - back on about > Aug 19 or so. > > Good luck.  Use Google map and get in touch with the campground folks if > that looks like a possibility. > > -jb > > > > On Mon

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread JB
t; (Confession, it's where I've done my S24O). > > Sadly, there used to be camping right in town.  But that hasn't been > the case for quite a few years. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Aug 2, 12:21 pm, Bill Connell wrote: > > > On Mon, A

[RBW] Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread JB
Does anyone know of a campground in the Minneapolis area where a guy could drive to and then bike into the city on a bike trail? I may be visiting friends later in the year and would like to camp, but would want to leave my truck at the campsite and travel by bike while there. John -- You recei

[RBW] Re: Big guy advice

2010-07-28 Thread JB
lightful shop. (PBH of 90, saddle height of 80, and the Sam > 60cm fits *perfectly* with 35-38 tires.) > > When you pick up your bike, don't ignore the bags! > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > On Jul 27, 9:18 pm, JB wrote: > > > Thanks all, > > > I&

[RBW] Re: Big guy advice

2010-07-27 Thread JB
Thanks all, I'm buying the bike at The Country Bike Shop in Ohio -- they're a Rivendell dealer. The owner (Dick) was great to work with and spent all day with me getting the right fit. I tried a number of sizes of Hillbourns and Hilsens. The second I got on the 61cm Hilsen I knew I had the righ

[RBW] Re: Big guy advice

2010-07-27 Thread JB
61 On Jul 27, 8:59 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > on 7/27/10 2:00 PM, JB at baile...@voyager.net wrote: > > > I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen.  I've got a bit of a worry.  At 220 > > lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3.  Anytime I stand up to power up a > > hill, I g

[RBW] Big guy advice

2010-07-27 Thread JB
I've ordered an A. Homer Hilsen. I've got a bit of a worry. At 220 lbs. I presently ride a Trek FX 7.3. Anytime I stand up to power up a hill, I get flex in the lower seat post and the chain touches the deraileur. It's a minor annoyance, but I've wondered if the A. Homer Hilsen will be adequate

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-24 Thread JB
in Charlevoix for a couple days and figured to > ride it one day then do "something more interesting," the next, but ended up > riding it both days because it was such a pretty ride... > > Steve > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-24 Thread JB
was staying in Charlevoix for a coupla days and figured to > > ride it one day then do "something more interesting," the next, but ended > > up riding it both days because it was such a pretty ride... > > > Steve > > > -Original Message- > >

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-23 Thread JB
in the area.  Caramel paint, green bag(s)? > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of JB > Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 1:27 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv encoun

[RBW] Re: Riv encounter, Frankfort Michigan

2010-07-23 Thread JB
Won't be too long before they'll be another Northern MI Rivendell. I've got one on order and should have it in a month or so. Guess I'll have to get over to Frankfort and try the ride. I did see a Saluki about a month ago in Petoskey on the Wheelway. I was in a hurry and couldn't stop to talk, s