[RBW] Re: Pre-Rivendell Ride Pics

2010-01-26 Thread Seth
Hi Brad, Great ride and thanks for mapping it. I sometimes ride to Topanga Canyon, but usually not west of there. I'll give it a try. It would be great to see you on one of the SoCal Riv Rides. Or before then, if any of you LA folks want to get together for a weekend mixed terrain ride, let's c

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Camping Last Weekend

2010-01-26 Thread Robert F. Harrison
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 7:41 PM, RoadieRyan wrote: > So let me get this straight, while much of the lower 48 are getting > pounded by wind rain and or snow, you are cycling in a tropical > paradise doing an S240 with swim trunks as part of your kit? And > riding a gorgeous Quickbeam to boot! >

Re: [RBW] Re: "Quickbeam Green" Roadeo - pictures

2010-01-26 Thread BPustow
I have both and, at this point, like the Challenge tires better - but I have yet to try them both on the same bike. Bill Louisville In a message dated 1/25/2010 10:37:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, teg...@gmail.com writes: Brilliant bike, really nice build, congratulations! I almost got

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread newenglandbike
Hunqapillar is off-the-wall and creative, you have to admit.If he were inspired by a woolly mammoth, it could have been a creature-name Tolkien would have created. Anyway who cares what it's called, if it's filling a niche between the atlantis and bombadil, you know it's going to be good. P

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Ethan
For what it's worth I like it. Kind of a lot. Besides Oliphant doesn't have the same ring to it. On Jan 26, 12:22 am, Grant Petersen wrote: > brustow says: > "Nice try..but it's a dumb ass name > Is Grant directly > poking at those who deride steel as too slow, heavy and old fashioned?" > > Grant

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Ken Mattina wrote: > Is it spring yet? > > > No, not yet! We haven't squeezed Hunquapillar dry yet! > > > On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 10:35 PM, charlie wrote: > >> What about calling it the "Camper", or "SO24" or whatever abbreviation >> describes those weekend camp

[RBW] Re: RBW Owners Google Map

2010-01-26 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far ... and please let others know about it. Likewise, there are more Riv dealers to be added, so please ask them if they are interested. While I guess this question is ultimately up to our fearless leader ... Should a link to this map appear on the RBW O

[RBW] WTB: 58cm atlantis frameset

2010-01-26 Thread neurodrum
hi folks, looking for an Atlantis to replace a 55cm Bridgestone XO-1; figured this is a good place to ask about used frames, and wouldn't mind building my first Rivendell up myself, while awaiting Hunqapillar news. cheers, andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Ray Shine
Anyway who cares what it's called, if it's filling a niche between the atlantis and bombadil, you know it's going to be good. This is what escapes me about the new model. I mean, is there a niche gap between the Atlantis and the Bombadil? Can't either b

RE: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Frederick, Steve
Lower price point. Someone should break this down--this might be the lowest dollar per model name-syllable Riv ever! Steve This is what escapes me about the new model. I mean, is there a niche gap between the Atlantis and the Bombadil? Can't either bike be used effectively for the des

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread GeorgeS
The problem with Hunqapillar is it sounds vaguely like a word for canine sex between dogs of quite different breeds. I do, however, like the idea of a bike with a wooly mammoth logo. I wonder if GP considered just calling the bike Wooly Mammoth and having some fine hairs trailing from the downtub

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Mike
I'm fine with the name. The only company with names as good as the Rivendell is Surly. The headbagde is easily the best headbadge ever. You just can't go wrong with a wooly mammoth. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread cm
I think it is a great name-- distinct and unforgettable. And it is just name..it probably wont have too much affect on how the bike rides. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-o

[RBW] Re: "Quickbeam Green" Roadeo - pictures

2010-01-26 Thread Adam DeFayette
Thanks for the compliments! ...and yes - I think I have found my tire - but I won't know for sure until the Spring. On Jan 26, 6:10 am, bpus...@aol.com wrote: > I have both and, at this point, like the Challenge tires better - but  I > have yet to try them both on the same bike. > Bill > Louisvi

[RBW] Suntor RD Query

2010-01-26 Thread GeorgeS
I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone. Will either of these work with a modern 9-speed cassette? I'm sure they will handle the tooth differential but it's the lateral throw that I'm concerned about. George S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: "Quickbeam Green" Roadeo - pictures

2010-01-26 Thread Adam DeFayette
Yeah - shellaced "tan cork" indeed. The shellac was made with the amber flakes that VO sells - I find that to be a much better quality than the pre-mixed stuff. I didn't like the look of the tape much until the 6 or 7th coat, and then I understood what other folks have been saying - it's gorgeous.

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Bill Connell
I agree, I love the more abstract names, because they can take on a life of their own; no/few preconceived notions. I probably can't afford a Hunqapillar, but I'll be first in line for the t-shirt. The only one I don't care for is the upcoming SimpleOne because, well, it's too simple. Still and yet

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Patrick in VT
On Jan 26, 10:52 am, Mike wrote: > You just can't go wrong with a wooly mammoth. Agreed. In fact, "you can't go wrong with a wooly mammoth" is precisely the logic behind why some scientists are so eager to bring back this magnificent beast. I hope they are successful because then they could put

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread soapscum
What's in a name, anyway? If the bike rocks you can call it 'Sausage' as far as I'm concerned. Or 'Bacon'. Hunqapillar stands out because it doesn't try to sound like some obscure World Championship or antipasto, and that's enough for me. And I would totally ride a 'Bacon'. On Jan 26, 8:08 am, cm

Re: [RBW] Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 1/26/10 8:35 AM, Bill Connell at bconn...@gmail.com wrote: > I agree, I love the more abstract names, because they can take on a > life of their own; no/few preconceived notions. I probably can't > afford a Hunqapillar, but I'll be first in line for the t-shirt. The > only one I don't care for

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Owners Google Map

2010-01-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 1/26/10 6:26 AM, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles at renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far ... and please let > others know about it. Likewise, there are more Riv dealers to be > added, so please ask them if they are interested. > > While I guess thi

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Patrick in VT
On Jan 26, 11:38 am, soapscum wrote: >And I would totally ride a 'Bacon'. how about the "France is Bacon" for a low-trail rivendell bicycle model? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own

Re: [RBW] Re: "Quickbeam Green" Roadeo - pictures

2010-01-26 Thread BPustow
Yea, it's cheaper, easier to clean, more shock absorbing, and, in my opinion, looks better. What's not to like? Next time, I'll have to try the VO stuff. Bill Louisville In a message dated 1/26/2010 11:34:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, adam.defaye...@gmail.com writes: I didn't like the

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Esteban
Hunqapillar is good. Its a touring bike. It has a mammoth headbadge. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jan 26, 8:49 am, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Jan 26, 11:38 am, soapscum wrote: > > >And I would totally ride a 'Bacon'. > > how about the "France is Bacon" for a low-trail rivendell bicycle > mode

[RBW] Re: Rainy Ride to Mt Tam.

2010-01-26 Thread jinxed
Awesome ride!! I see no failure in the slightest. But if you insist, then look at it this way...those who never push to the point of failure are not getting any stronger. The pictures are wonderful and have this Coloradan wishing I could have tailed you up there. -- You received this message bec

Re: [RBW] Rainy Ride to Mt Tam.

2010-01-26 Thread Anne Paulson
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 6:48 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote: > > Pictures document my failure here. Pictures document your glorious adventure here: < There, I fixed it for you. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623272622062/ -- -- Anne Paulson He who wills the ends wills

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Count me among the pro-Hunqa set. On Jan 25, 11:22 pm, Grant Petersen wrote: > brustow says: > "Nice try..but it's a dumb ass name > Is Grant directly > poking at those who deride steel as too slow, heavy and old fashioned?" > > Grant (that's me) says: > Nope, there's no deepness to the name, and

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Michael_S
might as well throw in my dos centavos... we will all get to either like or tolerate the name, to me it is all about the bike, colors, lugs, and design. I'm worried that the colors will be perfect and I'll buy another bike that is in between bikes I already have and then have to explain to my be

[RBW] Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread Eric Norris
I just converted the headlight on my QB to a skewer mount that puts it really low. Does anybody else on this list use headlights mounted that low? Any tips about adjusting them? I know that the lower mount is supposed to help the light cast shadows so it's easier to see debris, holes, etc., b

[RBW] Thumbs up to "SABASR"

2010-01-26 Thread soqer...@gmail.com
I've had the "Sensible Asyemmetrical Brake and Shifting Rig" (page 56) on my Bleriot for a couple of years now, and it's fan-freaking-tastic (if you can get over the minor issues Grant points out). If you want to ride drops, but stay mostly on the tops (like I do as a result of a degenerative disk

[RBW] Re: Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread Beth H
I mounted my headlight on a Minora Besso that attaches about mid-fork blade, to acommodate my handlebar bag. I felt mounting a light at the end of the QR skewer was too low to see the road effectively (for me, anyway) and made the light too vulnerable to street-level debris (branches, et al). It se

[RBW] Re: Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread EcoVelo
I'm with Beth; the skewer mount places the light too low for my tastes. I think mid-fork is just about perfect: http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/12/02/stuff-we-like-gino-light-mount/ a...@ecovelo On Jan 26, 10:55 am, Eric Norris wrote: > I just converted the headlight on my QB to a skewer mount tha

[RBW] Re: Suntor RD Query

2010-01-26 Thread John McMurry
On Jan 26, 11:28 am, GeorgeS wrote: > I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone.  Will either of these > work with a modern 9-speed cassette?  I'm sure they will handle the > tooth differential but it's the lateral throw that I'm concerned > about. They'll both work OK if you friction shift.

RE: [RBW] Re: Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I put two Exposure MaxxD headlights on Gino mounts (the ones referenced in EcoVelo post below) on my Bombadil when it was in commuting mode -- it was (i) as bright as car headlights, (ii) low enough to throw helpful shadows off road hazards and potholes, but high enough to avoid road hazard dama

Re: [RBW] Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread tarik saleh
I have mine mounted just above the axle like so: http://www.tariksaleh.com/bike/lumo/lumo.html For about 5 years now. It works great. I have it bolted on so the light stays put, but I can reach down while riding and adjust it. We don't get a huge amount of rain here, and this is not on one of my wi

[RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Brad Gantt
Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indispensable, useful, fun, etc. It would probably be useful to describe the bag, type of riding, etc. I'll start i

RE: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I'm pretty sure you can get a headstart on your idea in a fairly recent Reader -- I think Grant summarized what each Walnut Creek Rivendellian had in his bag(s). As I recall, it was a pretty eclectic array, and nobody was as seemingly well-prepared as you are! -Original Message- From

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 13:11 -0800, Brad Gantt wrote: > Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide > variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and > tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indispensable, > useful, fun, etc. I bring my wallet, s

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Bruce
After a club ride on which another member had to drop off the back, make a mad dash into the woods, and returned without his gloves, I have carried a ziploc with toilet paper folded inside. Another handy item is a rubber glove (like a painter's or one you use when doing a hair dye job) which

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread reynoldslugs
you can have fun with Keven's bag. I occasionally ride with a rabid vegan. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but she's pretty, well, vocal about it. So a couple weeks ago at the top of Mt Veeder, about 2 1/2 hours into the ride, we stopped for a break. The vegen began to saw into her l

[RBW] Re: Suntor RD Query

2010-01-26 Thread oldmangabe
They will not work. They can only pull 7 max. Plus the lack of barrel adjusters and cable anchor point requirements. Gabe On Jan 26, 8:28 am, GeorgeS wrote: > I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone.  Will either of these > work with a modern 9-speed cassette?  I'm sure they will handle

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread rswat...@me.com
On Jan 26, 2010, at 14:30, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 13:11 -0800, Brad Gantt wrote: Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indis

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread newenglandbike
I have a homemade bag containing -pack of gum -a tire lever -tube -extra gloves (to layer under my mittens) -pocket knife -three allen wrenches, 4, 5, and 6mm -an extra wool t-shirt -reflective ankle thingy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Jim M.
RR41, available at the link at the bottom of this page: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/rivendell-readers/24-072 has the piece about the contents of Riv staff bags. My regularly-used bags include Smythe bar tube and a banana bag (khaki not tweed), and a Sackville medium saddle bag (very big)

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Jim Cloud
I'm presently using a Gilles Berthoud GB786 seat bag (this is the bag from which Rivendell patterned their "Banana" bag), which is alternated between two bikes (my Schwinn Paramount P15 and Rivendell Road Standard). The tools and spares I'm carrying are suited to both bikes: - One spare inner tub

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Jeremy Till
I never leave for a long ride without my banana-bag clone (VO croissant) with multi-tool, patch kit, tire levers, tube of appropriate size, 6" adjustable wrench, and small bottle of ibuprofen. During the winter i usually stuff my rain jacket in their too; sunblock during the summer. Will often th

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Brad Gantt
Jim M.- Thanks for the link to the Reader. Jim Cloud- You win the most prepared award so far! I went to school in Tucson and the tire-slashing rocks found on the trails there began my love affair with the tire boot. I've always carried one since. Most often, I use it to repair someone else's tire

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread manueljohnacosta
For me I have a carradice barley bag. which i fit everything and anything in. From cyclings things to a turkey. Pictures can be found here http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623104291380/ On Jan 26, 3:05 pm, Brad Gantt wrote: > Jim M.- Thanks for the link to the Reader. > > Jim

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Jim Cloud
Thanks for the award! I've actually had a use for any of the tools I'm carrying (not all on one ride...). Jim On Jan 26, 4:05 pm, Brad Gantt wrote: > Jim M.- Thanks for the link to the Reader. > > Jim Cloud- You win the most prepared award so far! I went to school in > Tucson and the tire-slash

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 15:10 -0700, rswat...@me.com wrote: > > On Jan 26, 2010, at 14:30, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 13:11 -0800, Brad Gantt wrote: > >> Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide > >> variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, pa

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 15:23 -0800, manueljohnacosta wrote: > For me I have a carradice barley bag. which i fit everything and > anything in. From cyclings things to a turkey. Pictures can be found > here > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157623104291380/ I don't see a picture of

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread PJC
I like the look of "Hunqapillar" the p and the q; in lowercase they square off symmetrically around the middle a. It's longish string of letters living on a down tube. It outta look good, and I think it does. I lIke the sound of it too, kind of deep on the first syllable and skips and pity-pats i

[RBW] WTB: Berthoud or Nigel Smythe canvas "banana" seat bag

2010-01-26 Thread Earl Grey
Hi, I am looking for either the old style Berthoud "banana" bag (the one that attaches with a toe strap, not the new "quick fix" version) in grey Or the Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch (in tan canvas). It's okay if it shows a fair amount of wear, as long as they are still functional. Might also be will

[RBW] Re: Suntor RD Query

2010-01-26 Thread RonaTD
> On Jan 26, 8:28 am, GeorgeS wrote: > > > I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone.  Will either of these > > work with a modern 9-speed cassette? Isn't that a Shimano Crane? The lateral throw is questionable, but only experimenting will tell you for sure. Of course, you can always just re

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread soqer...@gmail.com
I would have preferred "Mumakil" On Jan 26, 2:34 pm, PJC wrote: > I like the look of "Hunqapillar"  the p and the q; in lowercase they > square off symmetrically around the middle a. > It's longish string of letters living on a down tube. It outta look > good, and I think it does. > > I lIke the

Re: [RBW] Re: Suntor RD Query

2010-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 15:57 -0800, RonaTD wrote: > > On Jan 26, 8:28 am, GeorgeS wrote: > > > > > I have a Suntor Crane GS and a Suntor Cyclone. Will either of these > > > work with a modern 9-speed cassette? > > Isn't that a Shimano Crane? Yes, Crane was early Shimano, not SunTour. The contem

Re: [RBW] Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I find that the Fly, mounted about 6" above the front fender on the 700c wheel, is just about right, but I've also mounted lights usefully about halfway up the fork, so I expect there is a range that I, at least, find good, below bar but above axle. I've tried low lights but didn't like the shadows

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I generally carry a similar basic kit for all my road bikes: two tubes, Quik Stik, multi tool of some sort but always including 4, 5 and 6 mm allens, and pump, frame except for Lezyne mini with the gofast. I add more tools including chain tool and chain link to some kits, particularly the mtb. The

[RBW] FS: MKS Touring Lite Pedals

2010-01-26 Thread stevew
Hi all, I have a pair of MKS Touring Lite pedals that I don't need anymore. They are in good, used condition. Let me know if you want to see pictures, and I can send those out. How does $30 shipped via USPS Priority Mail sound? Thanks, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Earl Grey
Currently shopping for a bigger seat bag (see unrelated post), but for now I am limited to 2 almost twenty year old Jandd underseat wedges, one on the tandem, one that gets switched back and forth between the Sam Hillborne and the 1990 Fisher Sphinx (monstercross). So the list is pretty basic and b

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Tim McNamara
What's in the bag depends on the bike. The derailleur bikes have: small homemade wallet with ID, cash, Visa card, insurance card migraine medication The above is swapped from bike to bike as needed. Each bike has its own: one inner tube Crank Bros tire lever tool bandana smallish pocket knife

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Brad Gantt
"Cooltool multitool (no longer available, but a great tool esp. for touring)" Thanks for reminding me about these. I completely forgotten I had one. With a larger adjustable wrench if I'm not mistaken. I had banished it from my seatbag a long time ago when I was a weight-weenie. -- You received

[RBW] Re: saddle covers

2010-01-26 Thread Earl Grey
I like the Aardvark, too, though one of the rivets on my Brooks Pro that wasn't quite flush put a tiny hole in the cover in no time. So hammer your rivet edges down before putting on a cover... Gernot On Jan 24, 12:32 am, Thomas Nezovich wrote: > I use and like the  Aardvark saddle cover from Ve

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread rswat...@me.com
On Jan 26, 2010, at 16:36, Steve Palincsar wrote: Dang, three tubes?! Where do you ride? I'm deep in the heart of goathead thorn country and I've never even considered carrying more than one. I don't ride in thorn country, and I very seldom get more than one flat on a ride. HOWEVER

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread CycloFiend
on 1/26/10 1:11 PM, Brad Gantt at brdg...@gmail.com wrote: > Rivendell riders, with their ample baggage, are able to carry a wide > variety of things beyond a tiny multi-tool, patch kit, levers and > tube. I am curious what others in the Bunch find indispensable, > useful, fun, etc. It would proba

[RBW] saddle covers & bag contents -- all-in-one-thread!

2010-01-26 Thread Jon Grant
Gernot wrote: I like the Aardvark, too, though one of the rivets on my Brooks Pro that wasn't quite flush put a tiny hole in the cover in no time. So hammer your rivet edges down before putting on a cover... --- So that mini ball-peen I¹ve been schlepping in case of a hammer emergency will f

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread EricP
Depending on the bike and the ride - Saddlebag - One or two spare tubes. (The Rivendell bikes also have Einstein patch kits. Although have rarely used them.) Tool kit. Either modified Park Tool kit with 4-6mm wrenches, tire levers, spoke wrench, four inch crescent wrench and chain tool. Non Riv b

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2010-01-26 at 17:57 -0700, rswat...@me.com wrote: > That's where we differ, I guess. > I'm sure I've fixed well over 1000 flats in the last 25 years or so, > but could probably count on one hand the number of times I've replaced > a tube on the road. I always prefer to patch the hole o

Re: [RBW] Re: saddle covers

2010-01-26 Thread Clayton Scott
the one thing I don't like is the padding the Aardvark adds. It is fine for short rides but annoying on longer ones. These days I just use the plastic bag of the day. Clayton Scott SF CA On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 4:52 PM, Earl Grey wrote: > I like the Aardvark, too, though one of the rivets on my

[RBW] Re: saddle covers

2010-01-26 Thread dpco
i too live in northern cal and rarely ride in rain. just in case, i carry a large plastic bag in my seatrails and a brooks saddle cover (brooks b-17) and use the cover to hold the bag in place when i need the protection. last year, we got drenched in the wine country century in santa rosa and my sa

[RBW] Re: Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread Bill M.
I've had my pair of home-brewed LED lights on the low-rider bosses on my Miyata, but thought that that was too low. It over-emphasized the road contour and made insignificant undulations look like potholes. The same lights are currently under are currently mounted to the supports under a Nashbar f

[RBW] Re: saddle covers

2010-01-26 Thread JoelMatthews
> It fits my B 17s well and even stretches to fit a B 68. Fits over a Berthoud as well. On Jan 23, 8:32 pm, Thomas Nezovich wrote: > I use and like the  Aardvark saddle cover from VeloOrange   > http://www.velo-orange.com/aasaco.html > It fits my B 17s well and even stretches to fit a B 68. > On

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Bill M.
>From Wikipedia: "Antipasto (plural antipasti), means "before the meal" and is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal. Traditional antipasto includes cured meats, olives, roasted garlic, pepperoncini, mushrooms, anchovies, artichoke hearts, various cheeses (such as provolone or mozz

[RBW] Bikepacking article in Reader

2010-01-26 Thread rcnute
(For non-iBobs) I found the National Geographic article and will scan it tomorrow. If anyone wants a copy, feel free to email me. There are also cool articles about the Volga River and bats. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Brad Gantt wrote: > "Cooltool multitool (no longer available, but a great tool esp. for > touring)" > > Thanks for reminding me about these. I completely forgotten I had one. > With a larger adjustable wrench if I'm not mistaken. I had banished it > from my seatba

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread RoadieRyan
Baggins Lil Loafer up front Topeak mini multi with chain tool sram chain connector soma tire levers spare tube in old sock (Leyzene mini pump is attached to the bottle cage) one of the towels that is folded into a small disc (half dollar sized) for post tire change clean up- ain't it always the re

[RBW] Re: all about Walnut Creek (related to Eric's visit!)

2010-01-26 Thread Leslie
It's been, oh, seventeen years since I was in Cali (was there courtesy of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children); but even at that, it was for only a few weeks, we flew into Mugu Point and were staying at Port Hueneme, we were mostly the canyonlands above Malibu; but on what offtime I had, I made it from

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Leslie
Oo! Mumakil! That'd be sweet! No, I realize it IS Hunqapillar, I'm not trying to sway a name change, but dang, Mumakil would be a good name for it, even better than Oliphaunt Maybe it's a Mumakil named Hunquapillar? ;) On Jan 26, 7:00 pm, "soqer...@gmail.com" wrote: > I would have

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Bill Connell
Maybe when Rivendell makes a cargo bike it'll be named Grond. Bill On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 9:48 PM, Leslie wrote: > Oo!  Mumakil!     That'd be sweet! > > > No, I realize it IS Hunqapillar, I'm not trying to sway a name change, > but dang, Mumakil would be a good name for it, even better than >

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Leslie
No, name the cargo bike BILL, after the pony Butterbur got from Ferny... :) On Jan 26, 10:52 pm, Bill Connell wrote: > Maybe when Rivendell makes a cargo bike it'll be named Grond. > > Bill > > -- > Bill Connell > St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

Re: [RBW] Re: all about Walnut Creek (related to Eric's visit!)

2010-01-26 Thread cyclotourist
Sounds like you had it better than my brother in law. He is currently in National Guard training at Camp Parksin Dublin. He was totally looking forward to getting up the road to R

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread cyclotourist
Most of my riding is on my AR, which I have a nice burrito wrap filled with -extra tube -patch kit (kind Riv used to sell, made from an inner tube with a snap on it) -fiber spoke thing -tire levers -SRAM Powerlink -Park multitool (not liking it so far, probably go back to a chain tool & hex set). -

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Beth H
Baggage and items depend on which bike I'm riding, and where. 1. City bike: Carradice Nelson LF saddlebag. Main compartment: Extra wool layer, rain pants and spare gloves; lunch; spare ankle strap; 2 or 3 spare "John's Irish straps (those things are great!), Full-size U-lock. My rain jacket will f

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Mike
Yes! On Jan 26, 7:57 pm, Leslie wrote: > No, name the cargo bike BILL, after the pony Butterbur got from > Ferny... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Brad Gantt
I'm really enjoying reading this thread. I have gotten some great ideas for things to add to my kit. A first aid kit (I always carry one on MTB rides) John's Irish straps and surgical rubber gloves to name a few. Also interesting to see so many Lezyne minis represented among those who don't carry a