[RBW] I could have a lot of enthusiasm for this (Riv Tandem)

Well I certainly don't need another bike. Sam Hillborne and the Boulder have fulfilled my biking needs beyond my imagination. I have a few others in my stable. Several weeks ago, DW and I took the ferry over to Coronado and rented a Burley tandem. We made it downn the strand bikeway to Borde

[RBW] Re: Veterans Day November 11, 2016

Awesome. On Friday, November 11, 2016 at 6:33:16 PM UTC-8, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Thanks for the post Tom > > ~Hugh 82nd Airborne "All the Way" > -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Veterans Day November 11, 2016

Awesome. Thank you and all of the rest in here. On Friday, November 11, 2016 at 6:33:16 PM UTC-8, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Thanks for the post Tom > > ~Hugh 82nd Airb

[RBW] Veterans Day November 11, 2016

Thanks to all of you who served. And thanks to all of you who provided support though letters, phone calls, care packages and so much more. Those touchstones from home kept us going in so many ways. Am pleasantly surprised that even Google is into it.

[RBW] While the World Is Still Asleep (The Century Trilogy)

While the World Is Still Asleep (The Century Trilogy) An intriguing read for those with a bent for historical fiction, bicycles, a Rivendell "

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis setup, loving the drops

Oh, I get it. On Monday, August 15, 2016 at 9:03:44 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I've been riding albatross bars for the last few months after more than a > year

[RBW] Re: Classic Shop

Very nice. I would like to be in that shop. Thank you, ~Tom On Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 6:35:56 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > Thought the group might like this photo of Vecchio’s Bicycles in Boulder, > CO. Great classic shop—they don’t make them like this any more. > > https://flic.kr/p/K

[RBW] Seeking Alejandro

I was out on a mission today, seeking a homeless man in our "outback", such as it is, here, and ran into this situation. Alejandro Land They are geese, right? What kind of geese might they be? They seem to be staying here for a week or so on their journey. I ha

[RBW] Re: VP Vice Dust Cap Dilemma

ircular threads, then a build kit won't help. I'm > guessing this is the case because it did not turn easily at all, but > threads were clean. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 12:35:55 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >>

[RBW] Re: VP Vice Dust Cap Dilemma

Easy Out Screw Bolt Extractor to get remaining to evacuate portion of dust cap remaining in pedal housing VP Components produces pedal rebuild kits specific to the pedal model. They include bearings, axle nuts, and dust caps. You can can check the locator on the VP Components web site or just

[RBW] Re: Rivendell sightings

Hello Bruce and valued member of the Smitham family. I believe I see you from time to time on Carmel Valley Road between I5 and the coast. I am usually returning from science park up in Torrey Pines (in a car) where I now work after something of a career change. That's another topic. I have

Re: [RBW] Re: Double leg Kickstands... lets talk

Minh, Exactly what I did on Sam and the Boulder. Gone. Not missing them. ~Tom On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 1:18:14 PM UTC-7, Minh wrote: > > Hmm I think it's time to lighten my Sam and take off the kickstand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

Skinny. On Friday, May 29, 2015 at 8:58:42 PM UTC-7, Darin G. wrote: > > My research on this topic suggests the Boulder really shines with the > skinny lightweight tubing. Are the Boulder owners here riding the skinny > bikes or the regular tubing? Does the praise for the Boulder's ride appl

[RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

I have favorable circumstances in that I own both bikes. The Boulder All Road is my Randoneur and rides faster than my former Specialized Roubaix. It gets taken for long rides at a pace with minimal overhead. I ordered it from Mike Kone at Boulder Bicycles and put it together myself with part

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

And a very Happy Birthday to you! Tom On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:50:45 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Just some pictures of a good time on a bike with a good friend. > > Here > > ~Hugh > Los Angeles, CA > -- You received this message because you ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Portland Tweed Ride

:00:17 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > What happened to him? It doesn't seem to say. The posts seem to lack the > anger present when a cyclist is struck by a vehicle, so I'm guessing he > died of natural causes? > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 11:45 PM, Tom Virgil >

[RBW] Re: Portland Tweed Ride

15 at 8:52:15 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > We have Tweed rides in San Diego and they are a lot of fun. Go for it. > > Tom > > On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 7:01:54 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> Any Rivendellians in on this? >> >> >&

[RBW] Re: Portland Tweed Ride

We have Tweed rides in San Diego and they are a lot of fun. Go for it. Tom On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 7:01:54 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Any Rivendellians in on this? > > > http://www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/04/portland_tweed_ride_2015_for_m.html#incart_gallery > -- Y

[RBW] L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

One of my close associates at work had the opportunity to participate in LEroica California. Next year, I am there. MUST DO IT. If I can drag any of you along, that would be great. In the mean time, he shared some links to what constitutes some awesome bicy

[RBW] Re: Interesting things your bikes find

dougP, Bob's Big Boy. Almost "date night" level of dining in my high school years and mandatory for after football games. Now if you wanted to cruise, you took your RatRod to "the A", A&W at Venice and Sepulveda on Friday nights for a Mama Burger Assuming the RatRod had sufficient reliabili

[RBW] Re: Interesting things your bikes find

Liesl, The fire engine shot is a huge score. Thank you for that. dougP Wonder what happened to my wiener whistle? Apparently, you can make your Mini into a Wienermobile.

[RBW] Re: Interesting things your bikes find

dougP, Darn you. It entered my head. "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener...Everyone would be in love with me." I am attacking back. "A horse is a horse, of course, of course, And no one can talk to a horse of course That is, of course, unless the horse is the famous Mr. Ed. " Just try a

[RBW] Re: Sam"s versatility

I love my Sam. He is a competent horse that, well balanced, can carry stuff. Takes some talking with Jared to get it right, but it can be right. I have a "fast as my carbon fiber road bike" Boulder All Road Randonneur that I love riding, but Sam is my goto bike

[RBW] Re: Ride Across America On An Orange Quckbeam

Eating his way across the country on a Quickbeam. What a worthy pursuit. I am impressed. ~Tom On Monday, December 15, 2014 3:37:51 PM UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote: > > Friend Paul's Blog: > > "So I started riding my bike away from Michigan this October with the idea > that I would head back to Ore

[RBW] Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Thank you, Ron. I put in he obligatory Thanksgiving ride this after putting the turkey in the oven and later returning to deal with the rest of it. A fine day for family, friends, and myself. Best Regards, Tom On Thursday, November 27, 2014 8:48:29 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > I bicycled 2000

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa?

On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 9:25:18 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote: > > So, if the Sam Hillborne is their most popular bike of all time, why > are they benching it? That doesn't make sense. > I am seriously wondering about that, Anne. I have a Sam Hillborne, seriously like it, and wonder w

[RBW] Re: Neat New Stuff (BLUG Holiday Mailer PDF)

Haya Bill, I found it intriguing. Like you, "Bagman" that I am, I am interested in the SACKVILLE STICK PACK and SCAKVILLE BACKBITE SACKS (capitalization theirs, not me yelling). Thanks for posting. Tom On Thursday, November 13, 2014 3:47:32 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The BLUG has a n

[RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

Dear friend Hugh, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to use the term "gobsmacked". I am. More importantly, I happen to think that your ride is one cool unit and highly optimized for you. I like your concept of riding over to a nearby city on your Homer for some errand, eating, and having

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

es. ~Tom On Monday, August 4, 2014 8:15:33 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QmGinrFmagw/U-BMNW_ovJI/AF0/BqiNnKKshFE/s1600/14130213923_0c4dda5fba_o.jpg> > > > <https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QmGinr

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

35 pounds for this puppy. ~Tom On Sunday, August 3,

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Hi Mike, Mounted mine on Sam Hilborne today. I can place a ruler across the top horizontal bar and post a photo if that would help you. My olive bags arrive Tuesday. I can shutterbug that as well. I was somewhat bemused that the right rack came in a bag package boldly labeled "LEFT" and the

[RBW] Re: Chicago bike-design team unveils its 'Blackline' for national contest

Thanks, Edwin. It is part of the The Bike Design Project. I too will stick with Sam Hillborne for the time being. ~Tom On Monday, July 28, 2014 6:26:45 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > This post > http://bikeportland.org/2014/07/28/five-cities-reveal-ulti

[RBW] Chicago bike-design team unveils its 'Blackline' for national contest

It does have a certain recognizable influence. ~Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Top 10 Things Not To Eat While Cycling

OK, these guys are spandexer's riding carbon fiber, but it pretty amusing. See here. I am picturing the response of Manny Acosta saying "What the... Burrito's a meal". ~Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne brochure and silver tubes

I really don't know when Riv went to the "Silver tubes". I wish I could answer your question. I purchased my Sam without ever seeing this. The decision was based on conversation with Jared about how we would build it. It's been a bit over a year since the May 2013 and I am very happy with Sa

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack is in!

I am in, Liesl. Ordered mine over the weekend and got that "UPS Quantum View" email this afternoon. I will have to engage in delayed gratification for the olive bags, though. Hope the Appalossa is cutting through Minnesota like a knife through butter. ~TOM On Sunday, July 6, 2014 5:47:47 PM

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Done. Ordered. Hove to wait to August for olive bags, though. I have wanted these since hearing of them and being on an S24O with way too much too high up in the front. ~Tom On Thursday, July 3, 2014 11:32:33 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rmf2.htm > -- You r

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Fulfillment. I'm in. Thank you, Rivendell. On Thursday, July 3, 2014 11:32:33 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rmf2.htm > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres tires, a review.

e pressure differential. Thanks, Tom On Saturday, June 28, 2014 9:54:59 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > Naive question. Just how does one determine one's weight distribution? I > am picturing a dubious situation with two bathroom scales. > > Thanks in advance, > > Tom &g

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres tires, a review.

Naive question. Just how does one determine one's weight distribution? I am picturing a dubious situation with two bathroom scales. Thanks in advance, Tom On Sunday, June 22, 2014 10:21:47 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > I got back yesterday from Sierra to the Sea, a 586 mile supported bike

[RBW] Marin County Sheriff's Office recovers 139 bicycles/frames

http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/06/26/bike-stolen-here-are-139-photos-you-should-see/#24637101=0 Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Overheard at a bike shop

Heya Mike, Would you be talking Chuck Hoefer at Pacific Coast Cycles? Chuck built my no holds barred Salsa Motoman in 1986. I still have it. I still ride it. With the exception of the wretched U-brakes, it is a state of the art bicycle today. Timeless. In those days, the shop was on Elm S

[RBW] Re: It's like getting a personalized letter from Santa and the Easter Bunny, all rolled into one

+1, like, and whatever else constitutes praise. And so glad for Cecily that the handlebars are working out. What a cool "bunch" at RBW. These days, a letter, a hand written postcard, or such other personally crafted correspondence is a treasure. Best regards, Tom On Monday, June 16, 2014 3:

[RBW] Re: I would rather ride my Rivendell thank you

Dear Blakcloud, My heart goes out to you in terms of what the future may hold. But your attitude, "but not being able to ride my Rivendell home is even worse!", inspires me. Thank you for that. I cannot imagine what you had to do to accomplish what you did. Whatever good you could do with the

[RBW] Re: First ride on the Atlantis!

Excellent build and a first ride that bodes well for many future rides on your Atlantis. ~Tom On Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:36:29 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Finally finished this up at 1am last night so I could ride to work today! > It's still missing some Velo Orange fenders and King Iris

[RBW] How to use your bike for self defense

Chuck Norris might go for something like the above. I can feel the road rash now. And no one can forget Jackie Chan's exploits on a bike.

[RBW] Re: South Florida Betty Foy owners ?

Victoria, Is there a bike you are currently riding that works for you and resolves your back issues? If so, I would note the geometry of that bike and use that as a departure point in a conversation with Rivendell. I used my PBH, height, weight, and the dimensions of my best fitting bike in m

[RBW] Re: IRD super compact double now (nearly) available 94mm BCD

I have. ~Tom On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 4:53:29 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote: > > The chainrings are a copy of an old Campy design. > > On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 2:21:12 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >> Fat outer chain rings seem to be characteristic of IRD. This is the >

[RBW] Re: IRD super compact double now (nearly) available 94mm BCD

Fat outer chain rings seem to be characteristic of IRD. This is the 50/34 IRD defiant compact setup on my Boulder All Road gives the same impression. https://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/11767532715/in/set-72157639415730156 ~Tom On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:19:48 PM UTC-7, Mike Schil

[RBW] BTWD San Diego 2014

Our BTWD was delayed by two weeks due to the fires in San Diego. All is well now (for most of us, but my heart goes out to those who lost). The morning pit stops had some cool stuff and I salute the provisioners and volunteers. But, sometimes, I wish it was called "Bike From Work Day". That

[RBW] Re: OMG Bosco Handlebars Changed My Life!

" The smile on my face was almost as broad as the day I brought Rizzo home. " That just makes my day. Thinking of you out riding... ~Tom On Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:29:00 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > I took Rizzo (my Betty Foy) to my LBS today to have Bosco handlebars put > on. I wasn't

[RBW] Re: Recently joined the group; and now a new Riv [frame] owner

Samuel Hillborne can have many personalities and do a lot. Where I started. Where I am. It keeps getting better and better. Best wishes on your build. I am

[RBW] Re: Bait Bike

that is "goon who took it". On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 2:42:47 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > I think it could be one of those things like "find my Mac/iPhone". It > might be good to locate the stolen bike and inform the police. YMMV in > confronting

[RBW] Re: Bait Bike

to this trouble, installing a GPS > tracking device, that they could make GPS tracking devices available for us > to purchase and for them to pursue if our bikes are stolen. > > On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:34:01 PM UTC-5, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >> Bicycle theft has

[RBW] Bait Bike

Bicycle theft has occasionally been a sore subject in here. Some folks are doing somethingabout it. ~Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Just when I think enough is enough on bikes... Japan

Jan Heine comes along and posts his observations on his Japan travels. God bless him, we are not going to shoot the messenger here, but the upshot is the Japanese are serious randonneurs, city bikers, racers and all kinds of things. They are making and have been making some really fine bicycl

[RBW] Re: Light Weight essential for next S24O, Randonee, or bike camping

Powdered alcohol. On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 7:02:06 AM UTC-7, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: > > Hey All, > In all seriousness (huh?), I read somewhere recently that there is > something called 'dehydrated ale'. >

[RBW] Re: Light Weight essential for next S24O, Randonee, or bike camping

There is a second source. <http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/home.html> ~Tom On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4:26:28 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > > <http://www.bernardfoods.com/foodservice/beverages/images/dehydatedwater.gif> > > You can get the details > her

[RBW] Light Weight essential for next S24O, Randonee, or bike camping

You can get the details here. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: How would your choice of Rivish Bike carry forward to your choice of automobile?

chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=535456 > > > On Monday, May 5, 2014 11:47:34 PM UTC-4, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >> If you are going to say "I ride a Rivendell bicycle, I don't need an >> automobile", God bless you. Seriously. >> >> But

[RBW] Re: How would your choice of Rivish Bike carry forward to your choice of automobile?

Oh, that is so good. The low rake of the body and the economy of the hardtop are remarkable. Your taste is exquisite. Back in the day, MB had *designers*. I do have the advantage of an aging, but contours class older MB. It is our "Sunday go to the meeting automobile". I like it and will

[RBW] How would your choice of Rivish Bike carry forward to your choice of automobile?

If you are going to say "I ride a Rivendell bicycle, I don't need an automobile", God bless you. Seriously. But, assuming that your obsessive, compulsive personality (I have one of those) compels you to carry the threads of your pursuits to their extreme, logical conclusions, I believe that th

[RBW] Gentleman Sam Hillborne but more of a story to it and a bit of drama

It has been almost a year since Jared at Rivendell and I discussed Sam, elected a build kit, and pulled the trigger. There have been some really sweet spots of riding, meeting and engaging with many of you here in the bunch, and some pleasurable wrenching on Sam. I liked the Alba bars, and kno

[RBW] Some ideas on bike theft and retrieval (Here's how to get your stolen bike back in S.F.)

>From >sfgate. > The article has some reasonable ideas. The comments are chaotic so please don't be discouraged by them. It made me think. Do I even know or have I recorded the bic

[RBW] Re: 30daysofbiking

I am so very moved that you have shared this, Eunice. It is a work of love and the process of healing. Thank you Tom On Thursday, May 1, 2014 6:10:32 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: > > I thought I'd share my experiences on 30 days of biking last month here: > > https://sleepyneko.exposure.co/30

[RBW] Re: What do you do on your Birthaday?

A most happy birthday, Hugh! Loved the birthday ride story. Tom On Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:34:17 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > This is what I decided to do. Here > > > Have a great day! > > ~Hugh > -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Grey Blue, Blue Grey Sam Hillborne touch up paint.

Cyclofiend came up with this for some of the legacy models. I also have a Sam and prefer having him on the pristine side rather than the Beausage. On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:37:11 PM UTC-7, Richard Rios wrote: > > Hi All, > > I know Riv suggests ju

[RBW] Smoking might be good for you

and maybe not -- 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: Low trail, lightest tubing bikes really all that?

I have a Samuel Hillborne and a Boulder All Road. I am exactly lined up with Bill Lindsay. ~Tom On Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:08:22 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > Anyone here own a low-trail/ lightest tubing bike? > Like the Herses and Singers and the new MAP S&P, Boulder bikes, etc.? > > Do yo

[RBW] Re: New Edeluxe Light Source - LENR

Rivendell Sauron. LMAO. My evil mind immediately flashed to a salamander hued contraption with 16 inch wheels and a low slung frame.. It would be the Rivendell Gollum. Me precious, Tom On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 10:15:47 AM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > Although I don't have the funds at the m

[RBW] Re: Remember the Turtles?

. ~Tom On Monday, March 31, 2014 8:56:14 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: > > Sighted these guys on a SamRide (TM) along the Highway 56 Bikeway. > > So happy > together.<https://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/sets/72157643139659794/> > > They are apparently Red-Eared Slide

[RBW] Remember the Turtles?

Sighted these guys on a SamRide (TM) along the Highway 56 Bikeway. So happy together. They are apparently Red-Eared Sliders which are not native and most likely escapees or rejects from someone's home terrarium turtle habitat.

[RBW] Re: Beauty Shots of the Custom are up!

Congradulatons Liesl, This bicycle just plain avers competence as a bicycle. It is unique, handsome, and artful. And every detail reveals thought and intent on the part of you, the owner, and its builders. It is at once beautiful and at the same time as purposeful as a honey badger. I look

[RBW] Re: The mind set of the car centric society

Some food for thought. Dutch style intersections . See http://www.protectedintersection.com/ as well. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 6:05:04 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: > > Hi all, > > The following

[RBW] Re: Hillborne sighting, SD, CA

Probably Bruce. Sam and I were out on Carmel Mountain Road seeking a way to connect with the Duck Pond Ranch and Del Mar Mesa Road (almost but not quite). I spent a little time on Carmel Valley Road near the end between 56 and Del Mar Heights Road. Time was about 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Tom On Satur

[RBW] You know you are riding in San Francisco when

"I see a fellow cyclist riding in high heels". Interesting profiles of some S.F. riders. There is even a Homer Hilsen rider with a fish leather cap. Some ideas for the Bay Area Nati

[RBW] Re: Baby got new shoes ...

I pulled the trigger on Gran Bois Hetre Extra Legers. Comfortable, fast rolling, light. They do hit that 650B 42 mm sweet spot. Today was the maiden voyage, and I was happy. We will see about puncture resistance and wear. Had they been available, I might have went for the Babyshoe Pass XLs.

[RBW] Re: What does "IRD" and "IGH" mean?

An IRD Crank on my Boulder All Road. On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:34:32 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > I see these trebles thrown around a lot in Riv-speak and was wondering > what they mean. > Are they brand names? Do they mean "Independe

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

In view of the Noachian event occurring in SoCal I believe we can declare the first weeks of March "virtual February" and avoid dampening the prospect of one S24O/month for 2014. Best regards, Tom On Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:59:05 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Hey Guy's, > > Well I thin

[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

Loving this thread. Over on the Atlantis Fatties I made light of the medicine dance and (implied) humor of it. Having now heard the forecast (Noah type deluge) and knowing the geography of Sunland/Tijunga, you take care, dear friend. Best regards, Tom On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:15:5

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

Hugh, Medicine dance is working. Awesome job. Tom On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:13:28 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Tony, > > Don't be jealous, were in major a drought I can't remember the last time > we had rain?? And the high pressure pushing the jet stream North and East > has created

Re: [RBW] Re: Way too good to keep to myself.

Complete Walker" and his other works). Off topic for Rivsters, but I am sentimental about it. Take care, good friend, Tom On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:58:12 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Yep, or one of the lesser valleys in DVNP perhaps Panamint or Eureka. > > -Hugh > O

[RBW] Re: Way too good to keep to myself.

The ever clueless Tom asks "What is 'DV'"? Death Valley? Thanks, Tom On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:31:18 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > My guess is DV. Looks good. > > ~Hugh > > On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 7:51:20 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: >> >> Hate too call him out but just can't keep

[RBW] Re: Pics from inside Waterford

I must have got in just under the wire. My Boulder All Road was crafted at Waterford. I do not know if the pin stripe was was done at Waterford or with one of Mike Kone's Boulder resources. I can say I like it (the frame and the paint)

[RBW] Re: Way too good to keep to myself.

Could we be talking "Tejas" and the Buena Suerte Cinnabar Mercury Mine Ghost Town? One way or the other, it appears Jared knows how

[RBW] Re: Out my back door.

Wonderfully composed and an enjoyable read. Got me thinking about my own fortune in having a riding resource outside my back door (Although Gozales, McGonnigle, and Black Mountain have nowhere near the extent of Big Tijunga). That in turn led to reading about Sunland-Tijunga history, the Tongva

[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

This time with a picture . On Thursday, February 6, 2014 3:42:55 PM UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Captain Conway in Chicago here. I'm an avid reader of the group but a > sporadic poster. In any case I'm a sucker for riv sales campaign

[RBW] Re: Show me your albatrosses!

Weighing in from San Diego. On Thursday, February 6, 2014 3:42:55 PM UTC-8, Conway Bennett wrote: > > Captain Conway in Chicago here. I'm an avid reader of the group but a > sporadic poster. In any case I'm a sucker for riv sales campaign so I'm > the new owner of some albatrosses which will s

[RBW] Re: Paint matching

Michael, I try to get more than one nail polish bottle with hues on either side of what is to be matched. Mixing them and applying to a test piece off the bike can help get close. A blow dryer can speed up getting to the final result. I have found an air brush shoots nail polish pretty well

Re: [RBW] Re: "Science" is working against me

Curtis, That is a massive assertion. Tom On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 1:46:43 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: > > I use a beard and travel at 0.99C. > > > On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 1:36 PM, Deaco

[RBW] Don't care for suspension?

Were it not for the problem of braking, I would take the outer rim off and put baby shoes on the springs. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] "Science" is working against me

At several levels , being an 80% of the time "Just Ride" kind of person. Guess I will just continue to wear sunglasses and be excluded from considerations. (I am not taking this seriously. It just made me laugh at myself). Tom -- You r

[RBW] Re: Who's riding a 55 Sam?

I have had nothing but good experiences with Jared in email exchanges on the subject of my Sam Hillborne. I am 5'9" and have a PBH of 81cm (call me stumpy). I purchased my SH through Jared in the former size option of 52cm (last generation, blue models sizing) and am very happy with the bike a

[RBW] Re: Explosion of Lycra and Carbon on Mt. Diablo!

For a moment I thought there was some kind of detonation that took out Spandexers. Effete as some of them might be, I wouldn't want to see anything happen to them. Tom On Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:41:16 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > OMG! Lycra-clad racers will be climbing to the top of

[RBW] Re: Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings & Albatross Bars

Well, to use plain talk, definitely not a case of "All hat and no cattle". You ride that Schwinn and rock it. You are a Rivster. Best regards, Tom On Monday, January 27, 2014 9:57:43 AM UTC-8, truegolden wrote: > > Paul C in Dallas TX here, > > Good morning, > I read the list but rarely post

[RBW] Re: From Sadness to Happiness - I'm Riding Again!

I am elated to hear of this development. God bless you, Cecily. You have been an absolute warrior in forging forward, dealing with the issues that confront you, and having indomitable spirit. You push on rather than give up. I admire that. Now just take that Betty Foy and as someone we know

[RBW] Re: Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings & Albatross Bars

Welcome Paul, Step right in and make yourself comfortable. The Schwinn is a most handsome bike. Hope you can connect with some Rivsters down there in Dallas, here, and everywhere else. Best regards, Tom On Monday, January 27, 2014 9:57:43 AM UTC-8, truegolden wrote: > > Paul C in Dallas TX

[RBW] Re: Paddle-to-the-Sea

Patrick, What a treasure. Never had the chance to read it as a child, but I will now. Thank you, Tom On Sunday, January 26, 2014 2:26:01 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > My wife discovered and bought a book I read once in elementary school and > then in faded into the mist but stuck with

[RBW] Re: Bike models

Hello Curtis, My other avocation is O-Gauge trains. I will be watching for 1/43-1/50 scale on ebay. Cool. Thank you, Tom On Monday, January 27, 2014 5:35:50 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: > > Check these out if you need a new bike but lack the storage space. > > http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2013/

[RBW] Re: too cool - bike tires on tv

Found this in the proximity of the Canadian Tire you tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9XCKP9KN7A On Friday, January 24, 2014 5:50:27 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqKripR9iQk > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

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