[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-24 Thread Broccoli Cog
Awesome! No truer words have been spoken. Had a nice ride today on my Sam and didn't worry one second about how hard I was working! Life is too short not to enjoy what we do on two wheels. On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 2:39:43 PM UTC-4, RoadieRyan wrote: > > BC -First off gorgeous Sam. Se

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-24 Thread RoadieRyan
BC -First off gorgeous Sam. Secondly I had a very similar epiphany in 2008, every ride was training, I needed to go faster lose weight get a lighter bike etc. and finally realized that biking had become a chore, I dropped the HRM, bought a steel bike started noticing the world around me on my

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-23 Thread Belopsky
I really shouldn't be reading this thread. I've gone through quite a bit of bikes in the last year, it all started with a Rivendell that was a little too big for the riding I wanted to do... Bought a 56cm double top tube Sam Hillborne and started to ride much more than I have ever. 55cm Velo Or

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-22 Thread Evan E.
Welcome! That's a beautiful Sam. I agree that it's a great all-rounder. Evan -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-22 Thread Broccoli Cog
Ha Ha. I have already been thinking about adding a Hunqapillar to replace my full suspension mountain bike! On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 7:33:51 AM UTC-4, RichS wrote: > > Welcome to the group and congratulations on becoming an owner of a > Rivendell. They're addictive. You may find yourse

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-22 Thread RichS
Welcome to the group and congratulations on becoming an owner of a Rivendell. They're addictive. You may find yourself adding a companion to the SH! Best wishes, Richard On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:28:15 PM UTC-4, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Bill in Roswell GA
"The winner is the one who becomes more fully human." Well said, Michael. Sounds like a Dalai Lama quote. And one I fully agree with. Broccoli, congrats on making the transition. Mine came when my computer broke. Then I realized after a few days that it wasn't the end of the world, but I redi

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Broccoli Cog
Yes! Simplifying. That is exactly my goal. On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 12:52:37 PM UTC-4, Tim Tetrault wrote: > > I feel the same way about my Sam. Congrats on simplifying. > > On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 3:28:15 PM UTC-7, Broccoli Cog wrote: >> >> Hello All, I am fairly new to the

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Broccoli Cog
Thank you! My Sam is a 62 and the crank arm length is 175mm. Love the Silvers, especially the triple! On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10:05:12 AM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > Judging from your chain's position you were going pretty fast before this > lovely photo was taken. Sam and you can

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Broccoli Cog
Thank You! It's a 62 cm On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 7:02:02 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Don't worry your still in the race - the human race. The winner is the > one who becomes more fully human. Nice bike, but very big! > > Michael > > > On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:28:

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Broccoli Cog
I had a feeling their are many others like me! Thanks for the feedback On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:46:57 PM UTC-4, Scott McLain wrote: > > Great story! Sounds familiar. Great bike! > > Thanks for sharing! > > Scott > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Surlyprof
>From one happy Hillborne owner to another, welcome. I, too, sold my road and mountain bikes to buy my Sam. Been happily unracing wherever it takes me. Enjoy! John On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 3:28:15 PM UTC-7, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have bee

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Surlyprof
>From one happy Hillborne owner to another, welcome. I, too, sold my road and mountain bikes to buy my Sam. Been happily unracing wherever it takes me. John On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 3:28:15 PM UTC-7, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have been readi

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Ryan Fleming
Good story , good looking bike which looks well-used and loved and intriguing handle , broccoli cog! On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 5:28:15 PM UTC-5, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have been reading and taking > in some of the information shared here for t

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread masmojo
Although I am a short term Rivendell owner, I had an XO-1 for many years and have ridden other "Rivish" bikes for some time. I cut my serious cycling teeth riding light weight Cruisers or Klunkers. I was racing mountain bikes for several years when I was riding the local bike path when a group

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Tim Tetrault
I feel the same way about my Sam. Congrats on simplifying. On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 3:28:15 PM UTC-7, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have been reading and taking > in some of the information shared here for the last few weeks. My cycling > history

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Philip Kim
Nice! Welcome! On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:28:15 PM UTC-4, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have been reading and taking > in some of the information shared here for the last few weeks. My cycling > history has been heavily influenced by racing. My com

Re: [RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Patrick Moore
Welcome and enjoy your new bicycle. After some 8 years of trying, I now can ride without making every ride a time trial, and, while I still enjoy a good road bike more than any other kind of bike, and while I still like to push myself, at least I now take the time to warm up first, and hold exertio

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Ron Mc
good job, the 12-step program...;) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Call Me Jay
Great story that, like others, follows a path similar to my own (add a bunch of injuries to my story). That said, my nine year old started racing cyclocross this year. While I know my competitive days are behind me, it has been a blast to go around the race course with my kids and has fueled a

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread Michael Hechmer
Don't worry your still in the race - the human race. The winner is the one who becomes more fully human. Nice bike, but very big! Michael On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:28:15 PM UTC-4, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have been reading and taking > in

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-21 Thread ascpgh
Great looking bike, a welcome friend and vehicle for your recovery. We'll be tuned in for updates. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:28:15 PM UTC-4, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have been reading and taking > in some of the inf

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-20 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
Welcome to the group BC! It's great to have you here and it's so good to hear that you've discovered the fun in cycling again. Tailwinds! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-20 Thread Scott McLain
Great story! Sounds familiar. Great bike! Thanks for sharing! Scott -- 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: Becoming an "Unracer"

2016-09-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's a great story, and a great looking Hillborne. Thanks for posting Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 3:28:15 PM UTC-7, Broccoli Cog wrote: > > Hello All, I am fairly new to the group and have been reading and taking > in some of the information shared here for t