[RBW] Re: Bleriot as Light Tourer.

Matt, that’s a really nice looking touring rig and cycling area. Rick Harries, Easton, MD On Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:35:48 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Fun fact learned from John Bennett, formerly RBW, formerly Rivelo: Bleriot > carries its airplane theme because it was originally in

Re: [RBW] Bike shops/Eastern Shore, MD

are some lovely country roads in Talbot, Caroline and Queen Anne counties. Check out their bike maps for details. Rick Harries Easton, MD On Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:43:38 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I am not sure if you will be in this area of MD but Gravel and Grind in > Freder

[RBW] Re: Roaduno gearing question

is an eBay seller who has unpolished 110 chainrings for $15 a piece. Not necessarily pretty to look at but an inexpensive way to dial in the gear you like. Rick Harries, feeling strong until he turns around in breezy Easton, MD. On Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:48:11 PM UTC-5 Gregger wrote

[RBW] All Rivendell Reader / Catalogs

Looking for a good home.  Open to offers. https://www.flickr.com/photos/102036...res/XUZPwbkBn1Rivendell Reader CollectionAll Rivendell Readers issues #1 - #40Original Catalogs #2 - #19Many sales brochures and mailings1992 and 1994 Bridgestone catalogs$350 obo__ -- You received this mes

[RBW] FS 700c Velocity Atlas rear wheel

36 hole Atlas rim laced to Deore XT hub by Peter White. All silver, about 2,000 miles, hub is smooth and rim is true. $125 plus shipping. Buy Drew’s front and my rear and have a nice hand built wheel set for a reasonable price. Rick Harries Easton, MD -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Paul Moon Units

to find it. Thanks, Garth! Rick Harries Easton, MD On Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:39:56 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > I can't speak to a Moon Unit but I have used a wider cable carrier and it > offered nothing over the basic Dia-Compe style ones. More effectiive for > the front

[RBW] Re: Patch or Replace a Tire?

And if you decide to repair it in some way, consider moving it to the rear wheel. Less drama if it fails in the future. Rick Harries Easton, Maryland On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:13:50 PM UTC-4 John S wrote: > I have had good luck covering smallish cuts with Gorilla Tape on the >

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Eastern Indiana Cardinal Greenway

Thanks for the report, Josh. I was on the Cardinal Greenway two years ago on a trip from Chicago to DC with my MIT Homer. I enjoyed Richmond’s lively downtown, including a great independent bakery. Lots of off road trails on that trip made for really nice time. Rick Harries Easton, Maryland

Re: [RBW] Flood Season Riding in CA

We live in Fairfield and have friends who moved to the pocket area. There is a standing arrangement that we can evacuate to their house in case of fire and they can come to ours in case of flood. In the last few years we are at Fire = 2 and Flood = 0, but we are keeping the guest room ready this

[RBW] Re: FS 2022 Gus Boots Willsen

Bump On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 9:11:11 PM UTC-4 Rick Urbanowski wrote: > FS 2022 Gus Boots Willsen. Only four months old. Due to health reasons I > have to switch to an E bike. Bike has about 100 miles on it. All new > components except Extra Terrestrial tires and year old B

[RBW] Re: FS 2022 Gus Boots Willsen

Note: This an XL60 On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 9:11:11 PM UTC-4 Rick Urbanowski wrote: > FS 2022 Gus Boots Willsen. Only four months old. Due to health reasons I > have to switch to an E bike. Bike has about 100 miles on it. All new > components except Extra Terrestrial tires and

[RBW] Re: Long Chainstay Living

touring bikes I’ve had. I still prefer the look of a classic level top tube bike, but the ride of the LWB Hilsen is a revelation for me. Rick Harries Easton, Maryland On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 3:36:46 AM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Beautiful build, Emmet! I’ve also fallen under

[RBW] Re: Hillibikes are so close!

Nice build! Can you tell me which racks you have on there please? On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:50:23 PM UTC-4 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > Didn't see any mention in this weeks newsletter, I'm also patiently > awaiting the arrival of my XL Susie. > > It'll be similar to my V1 Susie, which I dearly

[RBW] Re: PSA: Cheap fenders killed my bike.

FYI Ride in Peace, Ewen Gellie, Australian Framebuilder MARCH 21, 2022 https://theradavist.com/rip-ewen-gellie-death/ On Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 8:41:38 PM UTC-4 George Millwood wrote: > Sorry to hear about your accident, but so happy that you weren't injured. > The framebuilder I was going

Re: [RBW] How do you track mileage?

I used a Cateye Velo 7 bike computer . It has an odometer function and a trip distance function that tells me what I need to know for maintenance and for individual rides. I rotate it forward it on the handlebar so I don’t fixate on the display during rides. Rick Harries Easton, Maryland On

[RBW] Re: my first Rivendell -- a 61cm Romulus

FYI I have the exact same bike. When I bought it, it had albatross bars on it and it also came with a set of drops. I left the albatross on there and they are working out just great. I can ride very upright and I have zero neck pain now thanks for that. I even did a century last October on it.

[RBW] Presale?

Can someone explain to me how the presale works? I can't find any actual explanation on it on the website. You pay upfront, right? And then just wait for the frame to come in? Or is it like a lottery type situation? I'm confused. Thanks in advance -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Groups.Google

I don’t know why I didn’t think of FB! Thanks! > On Jan 16, 2022, at 8:10 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > There is a FB group here - > https://www.facebook.com/groups/rbwownersbunch > > > No buy/sell/trade. Emphasis on photos. > > > > On Wed

[RBW] Re: Groups.Google

I am able to understand and use the group as designed, thanks all. My gripe is with the sheer awkwardness and HORRIBLE interface of google groups. If you’ve ever used Discord or Facebook groups you’ll know what I’m talking about. On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 4:24:35 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wr

[RBW] Groups.Google

I love my Rivendell, and I love Rivendell owners! But, I despise this Google group format! I wish there was another way. I'm sure there is, I just don't know what it is -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: 2021 Appaloosa video

Awesome, awesome, awesome video! On Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1:09:33 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi everyone -- I made a video about my Appaloosa which I got new this > summer and had built up at Rivendell. Shows the unpacking and assembly > along with some riding footage from ou

[RBW] Re: Philly Bike Expo 2021

I was able to ride my bike to the expo on Sunday and I was a little disappointed by the turn out by both vendors and the public. I was surprised mandatory vaccination cards weren’t in affect. Maybe there would’ve been a larger turn out and everyone would’ve been more comfortable? On Monday, Nov

[RBW] Chain mud guard for Romulus

After managing to squeeze 38 mm on my Romulus I had to give up on the dream of having meaty tires and fenders. At the very least I would like to protect the drivetrain and feel like an enclosed chain guard may be an option. Can anyone point me In right direction? Thanks bunches -- You receive

[RBW] Re: PayPal now taxing goods & services transactions >$600

I’m pretty sure you can just provide your Social Security number, which PayPal already has. So that shouldn’t be a problem. Other than that, just sucking it up and paying taxes that you owe isn’t the end of the world. On Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 2:18:20 PM UTC-4 esoter...@gmail.com wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FT/FS: 61cm Rivendell Hunqapillar Frameset

I wish you were closer to me, I would love to through a leg. Good luck! Cool, cool, cool bike On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 4:17:51 PM UTC-4 Miles wrote: > Oh n! Sad to see this one go, but you gotta listen to your heart. > > For anyone potentially considering, this frame is in great

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

I can’t tell. It’s a close up of a brown frame Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2021, at 11:44 AM, st nick wrote: > >  > > Rick Urbanowski wrote, > unread, > Sep 9 > Wow! "Was that a cracked frame?" > > Which bike Rick? > > Paul in Dallas &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Share More Riv Riding Pics

Wow! Was that a cracked frame? Rick Urbanowski Photography www.rickurbanowski.squarespace.com F**k Lyme Disease > On Sep 9, 2021, at 3:50 PM, John G wrote: > > From earlier this summer. Explorations in PA and MD. > > https://flic.kr/p/2m9xKQE > > https://flic.kr

Re: [RBW] Re: Any advice on removing old cork grips?

Thanks! (I did not install them. So who knows?) Rick Urbanowski Photography www.rickurbanowski.squarespace.com F**k Lyme Disease > On Sep 9, 2021, at 9:55 AM, John A. Bennett wrote: > > If you installed them correctly, there's no saving them. Yep. Just chip them > off a

[RBW] Any advice on removing old cork grips?

Any advice on removing old cork grips? I’m assuming I just have to hack them apart and then clean the 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus death shake

No, no front rack. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2021, at 10:04 AM, Ted Durant wrote: > >  On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:28:26 AM UTC-4 rickur...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone else get the frame wobble at high speeds on smooth surfaces with their Romulus? I only g

[RBW] Romulus death shake

Does anyone else get the frame wobble at high speeds on smooth surfaces with their Romulus? I only get it if I try to go no hands. And even the smallest amount of pressure on one of the grips will stop it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

Thanks! I bet we are related in someway. I will often here older Polish people pronounce my last name that way. On the other hand, I am Polish and maybe I’ve just been spelling it wrong all these years! Lol Rick Urbanowski Photography www.rickurbanowski.squarespace.com F**k Lyme Disease >

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

Wow, cool! Could it possibly have been Urbanski? There seems to be a lot of those around. Urbanowski is a little bit more rare. Thank you very much for the kind words! No, no bike portraits, but that sounds cool Rick Urbanowski Photography www.rickurbanowski.squarespace.com F**k Lyme Disease

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

Interesting! I swore those were Nittos > On Aug 26, 2021, at 11:55 AM, st nick <mailto:truegol...@att.net>> wrote: > > > Rick , the bars are the Sunlite North Road alloy bars. > > They come in an aluminum alloy and a cromo steel version . > > Sunlite

Re: [RBW] Share More Riv Riding Pics

Sweet! Which bars are on the Sam please? Rick Urbanowski Photography www.rickurbanowski.squarespace.com F**k Lyme Disease > On Aug 26, 2021, at 11:14 AM, st nick wrote: > >  > <20210826_100527.jpg> > > > > > From a ride a two months back around White Rock

[RBW] Re: My First Riv! A Romulus.

Congratulations!!! Me too, about 6 weeks ago. Same bike, but mine has the townie bars On Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:07:44 PM UTC-4 Amit Singh wrote: > Congratulations !!! > > Wishing you tailwinds, and many, many years of happy riding! > > On Monday, August 23, 2021 at 10:34:54 AM UTC-7 mrb w

[RBW] Re: Romulus replacement brake pads

er pair. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 2:42:08 PM UTC-7 rickur...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5:41:03 PM UTC-4 Rick Urbanowski wrote: >> >>> I’ve heard good things about kool stop br

[RBW] Re: Romulus replacement brake pads

dsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> >> On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 2:42:08 PM UTC-7 rickur...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5:41:03 PM UTC-4 Rick Urbanowski wrote: >>> >>>> I’ve heard good things about kool stop bra

[RBW] Re: Romulus replacement brake pads

day, August 18, 2021 at 2:42:08 PM UTC-7 rickur...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 5:41:03 PM UTC-4 Rick Urbanowski wrote: >> >>> I’ve heard good things about kool stop brake pads and I want to switch >>> them out. I don’t know what size/style

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

I like what you're laying down here I might just get bold and start tinkering here. Thanks for the motivation! On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 2:31:18 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > You can always cut the fenders to make them discontinuous at the brakes, > fork, or whatever is in the way. You hav

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

great resource, thanks! On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 9:26:48 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > For what it's worth, Blue Lug in Japan sells these handy little gadgets: > https://store.bluelug.com/gamoh-rack-adapter.html > > Cheers > > > On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 9:40:54 AM UTC+9 Joe Bernard wr

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

Thanks! SHe's my muse...lol On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 8:32:47 PM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote: > Nothing to add of use here except that that photo is like a still-life, > with the jug in the window and the peeling paint. Just perfect. Bike is > gorgeous too! > > To be helpful to the question, jus

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

LOL, I'm the same way.I basically do what I'm not supposed to! LOL. Yeah the is just like a Ram but with a few minor details that were left out of the production. Contrasting paint on the some of the mounts, possibly down scaled components, but basically the same specs. I'll measure what i have

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

Dang! I'm glad you replied with that info so quick! I was just about to attempt the install. My long term plan is to convert this to 650B's. I think they would clear with that, so maybe I shouldn't return these just yet. Thoughts? On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 6:31:27 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

Great info, thank you! I will be attempting to put the fenders on 38's...so fingers crossed on that one for sure! No canti here. I like the idea of the fender eyelet. I'll explore that option. Thanks again! On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 5:46:33 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Yes to both, althoug

[RBW] Front rack for Romulus?

Is there any way to mount a front rack on my Romulus along with vendors? -- 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Bring Out The Brompton!

sing metal bluing with varnish over as touch up, that is close to the color. On Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:38:33 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > Rick: which basket is that? Aliexpress & typing "brompton + titanium" > certainly brings up some lovely items too. > > I

Re: [RBW] Bring Out The Brompton!

Yes, but Bromptons are for shopping! https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/50409330646/in/album-72157715050533447/lightbox/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/50597181768/in/album-72157715050533447/lightbox/ On Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:45:59 AM UTC-7 Bill Gibson wrote: > Look at us

[RBW] Re: Shifting Theory with a Wide/Low Double

This is how I use my 2 bikes with wide/low. The commuter has the big ring on a triple center with bashguard on outer, the rando is 9 x 2 but the granny gets used only with the low 4 and only really for steep loaded hills. On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 8:06:54 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > My e

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

I put one of these Hafney bar end mirrors on a bike several years ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVHQB22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It has a good field of view, is sturdy and not expensive compared to some like the Berthoud (which does look more elegant). I was not

[RBW] Re: bike and paddle

Ha, very cool. I have a rowboat for the upper body work. It's much too big to tow far by bike, but I can carry a bike on the boat. That works for the kind of trip where a body of water is connected by a road or path, I can row one way and bike back to my car. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks

[RBW] WTB Brooks C17 Orange /Rust Saddle

Found Rust. Still open to an orange. -- 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 view this discussion

[RBW] WTB Brooks C17 Orange /Rust Saddle

WTB Brooks C17 Orange /Rust Saddle -- 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 view this discussion on

[RBW] Re: eJoe

I did one, on a hardtail mtn bike which is now my commuter. As Joe says, the only special tools were to tighten those big locking nuts at the BB. I thought mine were tight enough first try, but the motor came loose and rotated down in under a thousand miles. I don't think you can overtighten. I

[RBW] Re: Why I went Tubeless

I had the same problem after changing from Orange Seal to Panaracer sealant, but found I could clear the clogged valve stem with a nail. Now I fill until flow slows down, pull off the fill tube and push the bunch of walnuts shells in with the nail, put back the tube and continue. I am not sure

[RBW] Re: Ride length on Jitensha/Map type bars? Updated my Redwood.

ed as having many available hand positions. My theory is you need to keep changing, because none of them are comfortable ;-) Rick (flat bars forever) Thompson On Monday, January 27, 2020 at 3:52:35 PM UTC-8, David B wrote: > > Out of nothing but curiosity, I put a Jitensha bar setup that w

[RBW] Re: GBW as a commuter e-bike?

Thanks Joe! The voice of experience. I will look into getting a test ride. On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:45:51 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Btw I have a lower-power Clem L now which is working well for me. You can > see the story if you search "eClem again". > > On Monday, January 13, 2

[RBW] GBW as a commuter e-bike?

Quick intro as this is my first original post. I've been a Riv fan for years but not yet an owner - almost went with an Atlantis as a touring bike a couple of years ago but chose custom instead. I do have Riv supplied parts on several bikes, and live close enough to Walnut Creek that I've dropp

[RBW] Re: Aero Albatross

These are not Albatross, but I added Origin8 bar ends to Milan bars so I could stretch out a bit in a headwind. It works pretty well, my elbows land on the flat of the ergo grips. I tried adding actual aero bars originally, with elbows tucked, but that's just not a comfortable position for me.

[RBW] tubeless tire repair & maint Q

I have been running tubeless on a road bike for a year and a half now, went tubeless due to very frequent (most every ride in the Fall) goathead punctures. There have been zero on-road flats since then, this is one piece of modern tech I am truly impressed with. I check sealant level about every

[RBW] Re: briar tires

I'm in severe goathead country in N. CA. Only two approaches have worked reliably for me: 1. My go fast rando bike has tubeless RH wide supple tires with sealant. These did not work as well tubed with sealant, after many thorn punctures the sealant leaked between tire and tube then the

[RBW] Re: Opinions on some Napa routes?

I did a route like that about this time last year. Most of Howell Mtn was, and I think still is, closed to cars so that's great. Angwin stores are closed on Saturday (Adventists, I think), but Pope Valley Market at the bottom of Howell Mtn has cold drinks. Chiles Pope Valley is nice, not much t

[RBW] Re: WTB: Budget Triple Crankset

Probably not what you want, but I still have this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/48523722897/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/ Free if someone sends me a ship label. On Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 5:00:22 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote: > > Looking for a budget, used but useable triple c

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

I don't really like the pool noodle thing (it sticks out too far and makes the bike too wide), but I found putting one of the big triangles on a basket traffic side on my commuter bike seems to have improved the car passing distance. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/42876972620/in/datep

[RBW] Re: Converting a triple to a low/low

FWIW, I have an old bike with Ultegra triple converted to low/low just by adjusting the FD stop and replacing the big ring with one of these bashguards to act as chain guard: https://bbgbashguard.com/ The bashguard was around $14, seemed worth it compared to trying to cut and file off the teeth

[RBW] Re: Quick cockpit swap (say that 10x fast)

Same type setup (on a Fitz). It has (top) tube shifters and centerpull brakes. I frequently swap between drop bars and flat bars, which takes about 5 minutes. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/40088504054/in/album-72157683793039854/ On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 8:34:02 AM UTC-7, Be

[RBW] Re: Coffee grinders -- I **know** that this is NOT off topic!

I use a blade grinder same as you, 20 seconds is perfect fine grind. I have a manual burr grinder for backup and camping, but to get the same grind is a fair level of elbow grease. Fresh Peet's beans every week, no freezing. I used to use fairly expensive electric burr grinders (I remember one

[RBW] Re: Silver Legolas on the blug

Bill I was admiring your Legolas post from back in April, there was some discussion of the similarities b/w the Legolas and Roadini in tube set, etc, was wondering what the differences are. Is there a higher bottom bracket for cross, for instance? Rick. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Dogs on Rivs -- leash "wand"?

e means you need quite a bit of space. In truth, though both me and the mutt enjoy our rides, the biggest liability of any of these devices is the random occurrence of squirrels. Rick. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: HubbuHubbuH ride report

Love it. > > -- 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-

[RBW] Re: FS: Yakima rooftop tandem rack; two single bike rook mounts, 4-bike hitch mount.

Howdy, I'll take that Sidewinder off your hands if you still got it. Tried to reply to author, got rejected. You can reach me at richardholcombATyahoo.com off list. Rick. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Bags and Hub Area Racks

What Roberta said. I had the john's irish, long strap on mine. > > > -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

> > Thought I'd throw this one in here, looks alright in the photo shoot. . . > http://theradavist.com/2016/09/bells-new-zephyr-helmet/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [RBW] Things that fit, commuter edition

It's a large. Rick. On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 3:02:02 PM UTC-4, Tim Butterfield wrote: > Rick, > Thanks for posting. That's interesting, especially as I'm getting a large > sackville for my AHH. I'm guessing that first picture is the Pack-It > Garm

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo

Love it. On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 11:46:49 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > > Long time lurker. > > > I came upon Rivendell’s bikes (and Grant’s writings) about two years ago > and have wanted one ever since. After selling two of my existing bikes, I > took the plunge and order

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for cycling in the rain in the cold?

Some spendy shoes that I purchased earlier this year: http://arcteryx.com/ProductFind.aspx?language=EN&category=Footwear&subcat=Shoes We have had some wet weather lately, of the kind that would have inundated my previous go-to gore tex hikers and blundstones, and these worked dandy. Stiff so

[RBW] Re: SONdelux or Shutter Precision SV-8 Dynamo Hub?

What size tire? Rich said that on 700c that the SONdelux will cut out a bit at lower speeds, whereas the SON28 does not. More resistance (marginal) on latter. On Monday, October 6, 2014 11:15:10 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > Trying to decide on a dyno hub. > > Which one has less drag and mor

[RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

ger in production, and there is no current inverted-edulux ii either, unfortunately). That's the lead up to me saying: I like the wheel, hub, and light a lot. Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: platrack mounting question

Weird, I had mine originally mounted on a 57 cm Bleriot. Pretty sure I lopped off some material with a dremel too -- perhaps prior owner did same on a smaller frame. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] FS: Hunqapillar 58cm

Pictures https://plus.google.com/photos/118293034154206127583/albums/6036008362206689121 Due to a change in plans, I am selling my Rivendell. The bike was built up by Rivendell and delivered in 2011. I am the original owner. The bike has not been used much (maybe 30-40 miles). The only dist

[RBW] Re: Any recommendations on a "Atlantis wannabe"?

I second the Long Haul Trucker recommendation, and would add the Cross Check as another possible Surly option. On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:48:25 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > I own an Atlantis and it has been my favorite bike, ever. I bought the > frame new in '99 or so and it has been my main

[RBW] Re: Everyone needs at least one Bosco bike

Love it. I used the bosco bars to update my wife's old specialized rockhopper for a daily rider for my son. And the spot under the bars was plenty big enough to put a swift industries saddle bag that I had laying around. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Dia-compe centerpulls and Mark's rack?

> > Thanks all, looks like it's smooth sailing. > -- 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] Dia-compe centerpulls and Mark's rack?

Thinking of putting the Bleriot's dedicated mark's rack on the saluki. But whereas the former had the sidepulls, the latter sports the dia-compes, and there seems to be a bit less space. Any folks doing this already? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?

> > My usual riding shoe is the Salewa Firetail in the goretex version. It's > really a light hiker/approach shoe, but it works just fine on the grip > kings. No ankle support, but I don't generally dig out my boots for a hike > unless there's a loaded pack involved. > -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

> > And this little fellow fits not-too-bad in that aeropress cylinder: > http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Mini-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066 -- 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] Re: Riv-ish bike shop in Atlanta, GA?

I'll third what's already been said. You could hit Sopo and then swing by Loose Nuts, both are in the same part of town. The latter sells Surly frames and the like (they have a Pugsley demo that has scored at least two fat-bike converts I know of), and the owner seems knowledgable about the r

[RBW] Re: Hetres vs. Pari-Moto, your thoughts?

I rode pari motos and had multiple flat issues on a longish trip in the mountains. In fairness, it's possible that I had some residual unlocatable metal filing in there that kept re-inserting itself at inopportune times. Used my last patch at the top of a steep long climb having located the le

[RBW] Re: New York Times debate on Rules of the Road

> > A lot of blow back from the haters there, but Grant did not pull any > punches. The most common criticisms of the Idaho Stop suggestion pretend > it means baldly ignoring traffic and signs, and then point out how > dangerous that is. When done properly, it makes it better for everybody. >

[RBW] Re: Stolen Romulus In Sacramento?

Flickr, but no luck. Yet. Rick On Thursday, October 10, 2013 11:42:39 AM UTC-7, Leslie wrote: > > Good luck! > > Here's a list of some Rom owners: > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/romulus/ > > Several are around the SF/Bay area, didn't see any that are explicitl

[RBW] Stolen Romulus In Sacramento?

;s missing a bike. If you do, send me a complete description of the build and the size, and we'll go from there. It's a really nice bike, and it would be cool to re-unite it with its owner. Wish us luck! Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: FS: Saluki 650b, 60cm, complete bike

JG -- Howdy, I am interested. Didn't see an email in your user set up, but perhaps I'm missing something. Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: Faster Fat Tires

> > I've used the pari-motos and currently have the hetres (the regular as > opposed to extra leger) on the Bleriot. I flatted a lot with the p-m's, > and wound up having a stick puncture right through the tread, which was > when I finally switched. Bummer, because I loved them, very smooth,

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

> > I only have the medium, but I just don't attach it to the rack. Stays > pretty solid, but I did shake the hardware loose from the saddle on one > occasion, and had to reassamble roadside. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

t the medium is . . . quite big. Rick. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:40:35 PM UTC-4, Tom Goodmann wrote: > With a school year just about underway, I'm late to ask; looking for > recommendations for a saddle bag--likely more flat than square--for > ferrying books & a notebo

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

> > I wince. Both when I do it, and when I notice it later. > -- 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.co

[RBW] New long reach TRP Brakes

in case you happen to be in the "gravel market." http://hampsten.blogspot.com/2013/05/cute-as-sack-of-kittens-new-brakes.html -- 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: For Sale: Lovingly Used Burley Piccolo with two racks

e lug. I found my > piccolo on the secondary market, don't believe they are still sold in the > States. > I feel the bittersweetness on the reason for the sale, time flies. Rick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Dyno Light on a Nitto Mini Front Rack with a Basket?

Rob, that's beautiful! -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Dyno Light on a Nitto Mini Front Rack with a Basket?

Dan, the smaller QB's (Erin's was a 52) used sidepulls. -- 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

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