Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

k up anything but i haven't had that problem >> with the metal ones. Also have used the velcro strap that comes w surly >> tires. Johns Irish strap or a toe strap would also do the trick just fine. >> Brian >> On Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:10:23 AM UTC-5 John Rink

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s talk: 1 Up USA, Quickr Racks

I have a 1up that I use with my Cheviot. I am really intrigued by the setup that John R and Brian have used, as that method looks much more stable than simply using the foam fender attachment that I have used in the past [though that system has worked just fine]. I have never used a voile str

[RBW] Re: (re-introducing) Amelia Homer Hilsen

What a beautiful bike. Glad it is working better for you. Looks like you had a great ride destination! What do you have those bars wrapped with? Sean EA, NY On Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 1:06:52 AM UTC-4 eitanz...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks to everyone's suggestions for shortening the reach

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

Hey everyone. Wanted to take a moment to close the loop on this conversation. Earlier today, after much discussion, my wife and I ordered a Platypus! She snagged a web special - 50 cm in Sergio Green with a triple crank and a Billie Bar. She [we] nearly pulled the trigger on a purple comple

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

Thanks for all of your responses to my request for information. I am very grateful. Steve - your Platypus is gorgeous! Is the terrain in that picture typical of the kind of riding? Sarah and Al - you have kind of hit my dilemma. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to bike with my wife, an

[RBW] Platypus or Clem - Please help me choose

Hi everyone. Happy New Year! I am the proud owner of a grey Cheviot. One of the reasons that I purchased that bike was to ride on bike trails near me (such as the Erie Canal Trail) with my wife. She and I have done a bit of riding together. However, as I am a more experienced cyclists, she

Re: [RBW] Berthoud Aspin - To cutout, or not to cutout?

I have used both of the Aspin models. I started with the standard model. It was quite hard and took some time to break-in. However, I ended up being very happy with it. However, after using it for a few years, some health concerns made me decide to give the Aspin cutout model (Berthoud, I b

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Love this. My Cheviot is typically used as a "grocery getter." Your photo has me thinking that I need to take it out on the trails and get it good and dirty! Sean Buffalo, NY On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 8:29:22 AM UTC-4, Stephen W. wrote: > > My Cheviot on the trail... > > -- You received t

[RBW] Helmets (again)

I certainly do not want to start (another) helmet war, however I recently stumbled on an interesting article in the Washington Post about helmets and cycling injuries Only 22 percent of bicyclists in severe accidents were wearing helmets.

[RBW] Cheviot Wool Sweater Preorder - Anyone In?

Howdy, Grant wrote about this a few blahgs ago. I am intrigued, but a bit hesitant to put down $120 without having some idea of the style of the sweater that is being produced. At the same time, I love the color, and the concept. I also remember that Grant did a collection of wool sweaters

[RBW] Hand-Cranked Coffee Grinder Recommendation

Hi all, I will be living in a hotel for three weeks this summer. As a coffee geek, the thought of being forced to drink hotel coffee during this time is a bit frightening. Rather than hopping in a car and driving to a coffee shop, my plan is to put together an on-the-go coffee kit that can be

[RBW] Re: Need help with front derailleur adjustment

Joe -- Thanks for looking at my pics. The picture that caught your attention, the one with the cable bowing out, is showing what happens when I try to shift into the large cog (yeah - its not really that big). When the chain is on the small ring, the housing lays flat against the cork. I will

[RBW] Need help with front derailleur adjustment

Hi all, I'm finally getting around to one of my winter bike projects. I've got a Cheviot with albatross bars and bar-end shifters. I noticed at the end of last year that there were sharp wire fragments hitting my fingers when i shifted the front lever. To me, it looked like the derailleur ca

[RBW] Adventure Cyclist Holiday Book Suggestions - with a Joe Appa & Sackville Display

Hi everyone, I did a quick search, but this topic did not come up. Sorry if its a repeat. The other day, the Adventure Cyclists eDigest featured a list of holiday book recommendations. There are some interesting books on the list. I invite you all to take a look. What makes this reading li

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

Tim, I loved reading your story about your Erie Canal trip. I do wish that the story had ended on a happier note. On the whole, however, it sounded like the ride had more highlights than low-lights. Still, based on my own experiences, that tough last night would be a lingering bummer. You w

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

What a great looking bike. I'd love to hear how you feel about running it with the Jack Browns. I am in the market for some new rubber for my Bob Brown Road Bike and am torn between Compass 32's (whatever they are named) and the Jack Browns. I've been running the bike with an old pair of Gran

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day!

Wow! Beautiful bike, Rusty. Enjoy it! I sure hope that your ride put a bike smile on your face! Sean -- 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

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Ottolock

Very cool pictures, Jim. Thanks for sharing them with the group. I've got a grey Cheviot in my stable that I love riding. It functions mainly as my bike-trail and grocery store bike. Do you like the Ottolock? I've been thinking about getting one for my Cheviot - though I had not considered

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Bill, I have a Black Mountain Road bike that I love. It is my go-to bike for going out for a 1 - 4 hour ride on the road for fun or to "train." I really look forward to hearing your thoughts about how your new Leo compares to your BMC road. . . . Oh, and pictures (of course)! Sean East Auror

[RBW] Bags for light touring on my Cheviot - Sackville BackaBike

Hi folks, As the year is coming to an end, my thoughts are moving forward -- planning for some quality riding with my son (19 years old) next summer. He and I rode the Erie Canal Trail together a few years ago. We are contemplating a similar ride in 2018 - somewhere in New York, Ohio, Penna o

[RBW] Re: Adam's Chev on the BLUG

Great looking bike, Adam. I've got a 60 cm in grey that I built up over the summer. It is used as a grocery getter and a trail rider. With winter firmly in place in western New York, I've got the bike in the basement so that I can make a few modifications. I currently have a Mark's rack on

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for GPS computers?

I also use the paid version of Cyclometer. In addition to the benefits that Ty spelled out, I believe that the paid version also tracks the weather conditions during each ride - temperature, wind speed and direction and humidity. I actually find this information to be interesting. Besides, a

[RBW] Tires for Cheviot with VO Zeppelin Fenders - Compass or Soma

Hi all, I've finally pulled my 60cm grey Cheviot out of the box and started attaching parts. Hopefully everything will be in place soon and I can take it out for a ride. A few days ago I ordered a set of 52mm Zeppelin fenders from Velo Orange. Now I am ready to order some tires. I was all s

[RBW] Re: 60cm Cheviot Owner Questions: Which Hitch-mounted Bike Racks Work & Largest Tire Width With Fenders

I have a 60 cm Cheviot frame that I have yet to take out of the box. Reading this thread has got me thinking about fenders. Are the 52mm Zeppelin's sold by Velo Orange the largest fenders that will fit on this bike, or could I go up to the 63mm size? Obviously, if they fit, the wider fenders

[RBW] Re: New Cheviot build shakedown ride

Great looking bike. For me, however, the pictures of your orange Cheviot are upside down. Still looks great, just hard to ride it that way! Sean On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 2:37:13 PM UTC-5, panog wrote: > > Thanks. Good to know! The "no-tool" approach is what sparked my interest > on thes

Re: [RBW] Re: RAWLANDS PORTEUR RACK INSTALLED ON CHEVIOT

Thanks for sharing your pictures. I'm in the process of gathering the odds and ends for my Cheviot build. I ordered one of the recently produced grey models, but have yet to take it out of the box. Anyway, I'm intrigued by your photos. Why did you choose to go with the Rawlands rack? I've

[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

Clayton, As I eagerly await the arrival of my grey Cheviot, I continue to contemplate the last details of the build. Everything is in place except for the wheels and tires. I've yet to try any of the Compass tires, but I am intrigued by the new Snoqualmie Pass tires. I would love to hear you

[RBW] Re: Wow the new grey Cheviots are gorgeous!!!

I went back-and-forth quite a bit before deciding to pre-order a grey Cheviot. I finally pulled the trigger because of Grant's statement that this bike may being going away. I also really like the cream accents on these frames - a detail that was missing from the last version of the Cheviots.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

I wanted to again thank everyone for their comments about the Rivendell Cheviot. I'm happy to say that I did finally pull the trigger - a few days ago I put a deposit down on a Cheviot! I decided to go with the grey color - 60 cm (my pbh is 86. I rode a 60 Cheviot a few weeks ago and Riv HQ a

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Still more comments about how nice the Cheviot is to ride. As far as I can tell, the only criticism seems to be that it only have one bottle mount. For around town riding, this seems not a big deal, and, as the poster commented, extra bottles can be stashed in bags if going on an extended ri

[RBW] Bob Brown Cycles Road Frame (as referenced in Cheviot thread)

As requested, here is a link to a few photos of my Bob Brown Cycles road frame. It was built for me by Bob Brown in 2007. It was my main bike for many years, but rarely hits the road any more. The geometry is pretty straight forward: Size - to top of seat tube - 56.2 cm Top tube leng

[RBW] Re: Cheviot (or Sam)

Wow - what a bunch of enablers you folks are! In all seriousness, I really do appreciate all of your comments. I really did enjoy riding the Cheviot when I was in Walnut Creek a few weeks ago. I remember being surprised by how quick the bike felt. I have a Tubus rear rack and a "Mark's rack"

[RBW] Cheviot (or Sam)

Hi folks, I had the opportunity to spend a few hours at Riv HQ a few Saturday's ago. I had a wonderful time - I rode four bikes (Clem, Cheviot, Sam and Hubbuhubbah), and walked away with a medium saddlesack bag. Still smile when I think about the fun I had. Most of my riding (about an hour)

[RBW] Re: Ohio to Erie Trail trip

Thanks for writing about this trip - and for posting all of the great pictures as well. It looks like you had a wonderful trip. On several of the photos, it looked as thought you had a map / guidebook that was attached to your handlebars. Where did you find that? I would love to get a copy f

Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Help me decide how to spend a day in Sacramento /San Francisco

Thank you all so much for your suggestions. What a great group of friends! I managed to pick up a few travel guidebooks at my library the other day. So, with your suggestions in mind, I will spend some time pouring through the books, studying various maps, trying to make some sense of how I

[RBW] Re: OT - Help me decide how to spend a day in Sacramento /San Francisco

you'll see most of it. > > jim m > wc, ca > > On Monday, May 30, 2016 at 1:32:42 PM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: >> >> Hi folks, >> >> I'm hoping for some advice for a trip that I will be taking in late >> July. I will be spending a bit more than a

[RBW] OT - Help me decide how to spend a day in Sacramento /San Francisco

Hi folks, I'm hoping for some advice for a trip that I will be taking in late July. I will be spending a bit more than a week in Sacramento participating in a seminar for teachers on the Transcontinental Railroad. The seminar ends on a Friday evening, but I decided to extend my visit a bit so

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle repair?

I've had a saddle repaired by Simon Firth as well - a Brooks Swift. I was happy with the speed and quality of the job. Here is a link to the shop: Firth & Wilson - Transp Cycles Best of luck, Sean On Monday, May 16, 2016 at 1:43:12 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Which Helmet Mirror?

If you do decide to go with a helmet, I would highly recommend the HubBub helmet mirror. I've worn one for years (probably a decade or more) and been very happy. I've found that the mirror is secure and does not interfere with my vision, while providing an excellent view of what is happening

Re: [RBW] Patches

Thanks for all of the great ideas and photos. I really do like the look of the patches on the bike bags - makes me think that my Ostrich bag will look pretty sharp with a few patches attached to it. Neither my wife or I is very good with a thread and needle. Perhaps the speedy stitcher tool

[RBW] Patches

I need some help understanding bicycle patches. I've never really been into them before, but with the recent threads regarding the Biketinkerers Union and the Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen (I bought one of each) and my recent backing of the Yehuda Moon Kickstarter (got a Yehuda Moon patc

[RBW] Brooks Saddle Repair - Broken Tension Shackle

As I was heading out the door for my bike ride yesterday afternoon I realized that there was a problem with my much loved Brooks Swift (titanium) saddle. I put my hand on the top of the saddle and noticed an unusual amount of flex. Upon closer inspection, it was obvious that something was wro

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for helmet mounted rear view mirrors?

I've used a mirror from HubBub cycles for at least ten years. Here is a link to their latest version. It is a bit pricy, but worth every penny. HubBub Helmet Mirror Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

Good news - my wedge is no longer stuck! At the suggestion of Bill (and implied by several others), I cut a board that would fit over the head tube. I drilled a hole in the board that was large enough for the stem bolt. Then I simply screwed the bolt into the wedge and kept screwing until the

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

Thanks for your suggestions on how to attack my stuck stem wedge. The consensus certainly seems to be that I need to attack it from the bottom of the head tube. That suggestion makes a lot of sense to me. Unfortunately, it also means that I need to remove the front fender and [most likely] t

[RBW] Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

Hi folks, Taking advantage of the cold weather to work on a Noodle to Albatross conversion project. Unfortunately, it is not off to a very good start. After removing the noodle bars, I decided to remove my stem as well. I loosened the bolt , gave it a light wack with a rubber mallet and pull

[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albatross Conversion - Final Questions

I just finished placing my order. I decided to go with the CroMo Albatross bars. While I was at it, I ordered a pair of Miesha's cork grips and two rolls of brown Newbaum's tape. This tape will, I hope, match my well-loved B-17 honey saddle, which is looking pretty brown these days. My only

[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albatross Conversion - Final Questions

Benz, When I was putting my order together at Rivendell, the Tektro Mountain levers were my first choice. Unfortunately, they are currently out of stock (perhaps you get the last set!). I'm weighing whether to order the bars now and wait for the Tektro brake levers to come back in stock, or

[RBW] Noodle to Albatross Conversion - Final Questions

I've spent quite a bit of time this winter contemplating a project to convert my early 1990 Trek 520 Touring bike to a more upright, "around town" bike. The bike is all set with fenders and racks. The next step is to replace the Noodles with Albatross bars. Here are my questions. First, given

Re: [RBW] (f)Atlantis gets a new look

Mark, Bob E. Bobs in General - I'm still in the contemplation mode for a bar switch. I've got a Trek 520 touring bike from the early 1990s that currently has Noodle bars. I'm thinking about converting this into a more upright, ride-around-town bike. For this use, an Albatross seems like a gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodle to Albastache Swap - Trek 520 Touring Bike

headset. More of your weight is further out so the steering action is >>>> more >>>> of releasing of your weight from one side to the other. It uses your >>>> weight more in the steering. With the upright bars such as the Albatross >>>> and Bosco,

[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albastache Swap - Trek 520 Touring Bike

e > end of my bar all the way to the RD without tight bends. I couldn't find > "extra long" cables anywhere, until I asked for "tandem length" cables. > Hope you enjoy! > > On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 9:08:47 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: >> >&

[RBW] Re: Noodle to Albastache Swap - Trek 520 Touring Bike

Thanks for the responses. David - what a great looking bike. I live just down the road in East Aurora. Perhaps our paths will cross sometime. Kieran - my Trek is dark green -- a nice, distinguished British racing green. As I have been thinking about this project, I did consider switchin

[RBW] Noodle to Albastache Swap - Trek 520 Touring Bike

Hi folks, I am contemplating a winter project that would convert an early 1990 Trek 520 touring bike into an around town "grocery getter" and/or bike trail, easy cruising bike. My plan is to swap out the Noodle bars on my Trek for Albastache bars. >From what I have read, this looks to be a p

[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

e upon, so my guess is that the Compass will be superior when > comparing the other sizes as well. But if the Grand Bois tires can be had > for around half the price of a Compass with about 95% of the ride quality, > sounds like a good choice to me! > > Anton > > > On Sunda

[RBW] Re: GrandBois tires on sale at Grandbois

Nice find - thanks for sharing with the list. Any thoughts on how these tires compare to the new Compass line of tires (at 28mm Chinook Pass)? Sean EA, NY On Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11:39:44 PM UTC-5, frenchosa wrote: > > > I just ordered GrandBois Extra Leger tires for for 32 each...ab

[RBW] Re: Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

Thanks for all of your responses. Based on what I have read, I am leaning toward giving the Stampede Pass tires a shot. Neil - you addressed the one concern that I still have - that the Stampede Pass will be more flat-prone than other tires. I'm sorry that the Stampede Pass have been so fla

[RBW] Re: Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

and single track in combo with steep, I prefer my Clement's. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Saturday, November 29, 2014 9:14:38 AM UTC-7, SeanMac wrote: >> >> Hi folks, >> >> Now that the indoor riding season has begun, my thoughts have turned to &

[RBW] Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

Hi folks, Now that the indoor riding season has begun, my thoughts have turned to getting my bikes ready for the 2015 outdoor season. Specifically, I am looking for new tires for my Black Mountain Cycles road bike. This bike was new to me last summer, and is really a joy to ride. It is my go

Re: [RBW] Roadeo first ride impressions

Love your bike, Paul. I've been lusting after a Roadeo and, to this point, have kept my lust at bay. I "hope" that seeing your bike does not push me over the edge! I'm glad to hear that your able to get back on the bike after some time off. Having a beautiful new bike to ride hopefully will

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Roadeo 59cm; Phil Wood, Nitto, Sugino, Brooks, etc.

Adam, Good luck with the new baby. He/she will be a wonderful addition to your life. Your bike is beautiful. If I had the spare cash I would be delighted to take it off of your hands. Unfortunately, my bank account does not allow me to help you out right now. Best of luck. Sean On Sund

[RBW] Re: Brooks leather bar tape - care & feeding tips?

I've had Brooks tape on my Bob Brown custom bike since I received it in the Fall of 2007. It has held up very well. To the best of my recollection, I don't think I have ever done anything to treat it - though I may have smeared some Brooks Proofide on it at one time. I don't know if the qual

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Rambouillet - 58cm blue

Congratulations on the sale. If it had been one size bigger I would have jumped on it. Good luck with your new bike. Sean On Monday, November 18, 2013 5:39:54 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > This bad boy has been SOLD! > > Thanks! > > - Eric > > PS - Someone buy my Fatty Rumpkin tires!! > -- You

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

I've had my eye on this one as well. Its a deal, but I am not crazy about the color (though its not really that bad). I would also rather have a threaded stem. I'm also somewhat torn between this bike and a Hilsen. Given all of that, the Roadeo is still pretty darn tempting. (as as the blu

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI ebook $.99

Thanks for the tip. I just ordered it. I've never done RAGBRAI, but have always wanted to. Perhaps this will inspire a trip to Iowa. Sean On Sunday, October 27, 2013 1:09:57 PM UTC-4, velomann wrote: > > Only peripherally Riv related. Haven't read it yet, but figured fo a buck, > what the

[RBW] Re: Gorgeous Autumn

Stunning photographs. It looks like you have had the opportunity to ride through a dreamland. Sean On Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:28:24 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Beautiful, but for those of us who are geographically challenged, could > you let us know exactly where nagano is? > > Mi

[RBW] Re: Brooks Leather Bar Tape

Brooks tape, in my opinion, is well worth the $. I used black Brooks tape to wrap the bars of my Bob Brown custom back in the fall of 2007. That tape is still on my bike - enduring over 10,000 miles of riding as well as my winter "rides" on the trainer in my basement. Sean On Sunday, October

[RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

Hi everyone, I am searching for a new bike. I currently have a go-fast(ish) bike, a Bob Brown custom, which can fit a tire no larger than 23 X 700. I also have a Trek 520 Touring bike from the early 1990s. I am searching for a bike to fit between these two models. Years ago I nearly purchas

Re: [RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

Simply Beautiful! Sean EA, NY On Saturday, July 27, 2013 9:31:41 PM UTC-4, David Hays wrote: > > I switched out the silver side pulls for the Dia Comp 750-thank you Peter- > and mounted the VO Zeppelins and a Tubus rack. > I'm pleased. Thanks everyone for the suggestions and support. > David >

[RBW] Re: Saluki

to the limit. > > In any event, the Saluki is a great bike and would be well suited to the > riding you describe, though so would the Sam. Can't see how you could go > wrong either way. > > On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 5:35:26 AM UTC-8, SeanMac wrote: >> >> I hav

[RBW] Saluki

I have noticed several Salukis for sale recently on ebay. I know that this bike was produced before the Bleriot, but I have had a somewhat difficult time finding information about it on the web. I am hoping that a list member or three might be able to shed some light on this bike for me. I'

[RBW] Re: Love my new blue Sam

Great looking bike. I hope that you have a smile on my face whenever you and Sam are out on the town. Sean On Saturday, December 1, 2012 2:38:37 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Keep an eye here and on Ebay for a Mark's Tool Wrap, too. I love mine, and > think it a shame Riv stopped making the

[RBW] Re: GAP Ride Semi Report

Kelly, Thanks for the report and photos. The trip that you took is one that I hope to do with my son someday. Your photos helped me to gain a better sense of the conditions of the trail. It was great to see (and read) that such a wide variety of bikes could handle the trail. I do have one q

[RBW] Re: pre-ordered a blue Sam Hillborne a few minutes ago

Congratulations on your new bike. I've spent the last few months trying to convince myself that it is okay to pull the trigger on my first Rivendell. In fact, I've come close a few times to purchasing one of the new blue 56 Sam's as well. When you finally do get the bike, I hope that it bri

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

obably feel more > responsive. > > Good luck in the search. > > Dan > > > > > > On Mar 25, 4:13 pm, SeanMac wrote: > > I'm considering pulling the trigger on one of the new blue Sam > > Hillborne's. They look like really wonderful bikes. S

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

ling to go so far outside of my comfort zone (though a double top tube is already outside of that zone - perhaps its better to leap into new territory with this bike!) What is the consensus on the ideal handlebar for the Sam? Thanks, Sean On Sunday, March 25, 2012 7:13:21 PM UTC-4, SeanMac w

[RBW] Re: After-school bike rides

Manny, I'm really impressed. My students look at me like a crazy man when I tell them that I ride my bike 20 + miles, for fun! Are you leading an official group, or just an informal ride? Is this something that you do often? Sean EA, NY On Sunday, March 25, 2012 3:43:01 AM UTC-4, Manuel Ac

[RBW] Using a Sam Hillborne as a "go fast-ish" bike

I'm considering pulling the trigger on one of the new blue Sam Hillborne's. They look like really wonderful bikes. Strong, versatile, attractive are words that come to mind when I think about this bike. These are qualities that I find attractive. However, I also like to go fastish. Can I d

[RBW] rolly-Polly vs. Ruffy Tuffy

Hello all, I need to replace the front tire of my bike, a vintage Trek 520 touring bike. I've got a Rolly-Polly on the back which is in good shape. I need a new tire for the front. In my mind I have two options that would work, either a Rolly Polly (provides a match with the rear tire) or a Ruf

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Done...

Sorry if this is a double post, but I'm still learning how the Google Groups works. Scott, that is a great bike. As an owner of a Bob Brown bike I'm curious about how the Bleriot compares to the bike that Bob made for you. I've got a go-fast bike that Bob made for me, but I'm looking for some

[RBW] Re: Kickstarter pledge drive for the rest of the Yehuda Moon books

What good news. Thanks for posting. I really hope that enough folks will pledge so that Rick and Brian can print these books. On Oct 16, 3:35 pm, Stephen S wrote: > Rick Smith and Brian Griggs have started a kickstarter pledge drive to > finish printing the rest of the Yehuda Moon books. > > ht