[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior!

Good for you! Great presence of mind to call out his identifiers, and great reactions to chase him down in the first place. Philip On Jul 19, 7:10 pm, Liesl wrote: > Despite this record-breaking heat and humidity here in the Twin > Cities, my partner Erin on her Quickbeam and I on my single-spe

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior!

Totally agree with Philip here. Great thinking ahead while on the bike. Especially in this weather. It was bad enough to keep me from riding yesterday. Oh, the dew point was actually between 82 and 84 depending on when you two were headed home. Heat index I believe was over 120. In total awe

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior!

I will tell my 4year old grandaughter, who has mastered both her skuut and a tagalong and is ready to ride her very own pink bike, about Liesl RivChicaWarrior Superhero! Thanks for sharing with us And thanks for doing the right thing -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior!

Wow! Smart, strong, non-violent, effective, courageous. Well done, Chica Warrior. I tip my helmet and ride with a little more pride this morning! Carry On! Good story. On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM, Mojo wrote: > I will tell my 4year old grandaughter, who has mastered both her skuut > and a ta

[RBW] Re: New England Riv Ride?

I'm in southwestern CT (Norwalk to be exact) and might be able to join for a bit. Originally from RI, so I know and have visited a lot of the places on the "Maritime" segment, but not on a bike, so it would be very interesting. The traffic isn't so bad along the "shore" in October. Keep us posted

[RBW] Seattle Century Ride...

...just wondering if anyone (Rivish or otherwise) doing the Seattle Century on July 30th? I'll be there on my Atlantis. -Steve -- 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-bunch@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: Zefal HPX from Riv?

Hi Mike, I bet something fishy's going on. You flipped the guts to fit a presta? I'm SURE something's not right. Anyway, you may return it--- I'd like to see it, to see what the deal is. I used an old HPX for years, and the Topeak, and the new HPX, and ... no problem. Honestly, send 'er back, we'll

[RBW] Re: Refugio Pass, CA - Info request

It might be pretty accurate -- we had a flat on the 101, and climbed Refugio fully loaded. So, 4:15 might be accurate without incident or burden. Refugio, by the way, is straight out of a photo in the Rivendell catalog. On Jul 19, 9:14 pm, Michael_S wrote: > I'll have to write Google maps and h

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior!

Awesome, Liesl! By the end of my 10 mile commute home from work yesterday in St Paul, I was about wrung out from the heat and dew point combo. You showed extraordinary courage and set a fine example for others to follow. Doug On Jul 19, 9:10 pm, Liesl wrote: > Despite this record-breaking heat

[RBW] TRP RRL brake levers okay for smaller hands?

The TRP RRL road brake levers on RBW site here: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/trp-rrl-alloy-road-brake-levers/15-179 Does anyone have experience with whether they work okay for gents (like me) with smaller hands? Not super-small, but smaller than average. Thanks. Forrest (Iowa City) --

[RBW] Re: Ergon Flat Pedals

Kent P just reviewed these. http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2011/07/sasquatch-pedals-ergon-pc2s.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/

[RBW] Re: TRP RRL brake levers okay for smaller hands?

My hands are medium, and the TRP levers work well for me. If you've ever used the Tiagra levers, the TRP might be a bit easier for you. Having the levers slant to the outside helps, especially in the drops. There's also more leeway for setting them up with slack because the slanty levers won't

[RBW] Re: X01 on Ebay

Snort. That's funny. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Hp2CAeNI-KgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googleg

[RBW] Re: X01 on Ebay

It's sold for the BIN price so someone thought it was worth it. I've seen them go for more, FWIW--over $2k. I figure by the time I'm ready to retire mine will be worth enough to make up for my poor savings habit... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Non-Rivendellian Sam Hill/Bombadil combo

I am guessing at the Bombadil part since I haven't ridden, but I think my take is accurate from the copy written about it. It doesn't carve fast downhill corners as well as the Sam, but it handles slow, seated, uphill climbing much better, without the front end wander: I carried 30 lb home just no

[RBW] Gee Whiz UPS

My new Hilsen has been on the truck "Out For Delivery" since 7:00 this morning. Got my camera ready, my tools laid out and I am pacing around my living room wondering if he delivered to the wrong house, got in an accident, stole my bike, LOL. I wish he would hurry up. I have been waiting 4 mon

[RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

FYI ... UPS doesn't start deliver to homes until 9:00 AM and can run until at least 7:00 PM, later at Christmas time. Just check your tracking info, it always tells you the exact time time when delivered, and sometimes even where. With a bike, likely it requires a signature, but that's up to Riv t

[RBW] Re: Zefal HPX from Riv?

Grant and Mike, I fiddled around again with my new ASV version again this morning, and found a combo to make it work. Not just work, but even better then a couple of the oldies but goodies I have around. I opened up the head and pulled out the rubber cylinder as well as the metal widget from the

Re: [RBW] Gee Whiz UPS

On Wed, 2011-07-20 at 13:03 -0700, Scotty wrote: > My new Hilsen has been on the truck "Out For Delivery" since 7:00 this > morning. Got my camera ready, my tools laid out and I am pacing around > my living room wondering if he delivered to the wrong house, got in > an accident, stole my bike, LOL

Re: [RBW] Gee Whiz UPS

Anticipation definitely slows time. It was that way as I anticipated the delivery of my Atlantis. . . remember to post lotsa pics :) lyle On 20 July 2011 16:03, Scotty wrote: > My new Hilsen has been on the truck "Out For Delivery" since 7:00 this > morning. Got my camera ready, my tools laid o

[RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

It gets better. A realty office and my house have exactly the same "prefix" number and "street" name. The only difference is the suffix, of which mine is "drive" and theirs is "square east." Needless to say, we're always getting some of their mail and vice versa which we both have to point out t

Re: [RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

On Wed, 2011-07-20 at 14:36 -0700, George Schick wrote: > It gets better. A realty office and my house have exactly the same > "prefix" number and "street" name. The only difference is the suffix, > of which mine is "drive" and theirs is "square east." Needless to > say, we're always getting som

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

It's an OK green, but I don't like it as well as the original green, or the orange for that matter. It's all academic to me, since I got my Bleriot. I'm glad that the new Sams are in stock and I hope RBW sells them all. I read an old interview with Grant online today, and have a better appre

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

Agree; this new green looks plain like the original Quickbeam or a Coleman camp stove vs the old green which was metallic with gold flecks, which I think looks great with the gold decals. -Mike On Jul 20, 5:52 pm, islaysteve wrote: > It's an OK green, but I don't like it as well as the original

[RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

"Don't worry, tomorrow when you've got the bike and slept ... " I don't think there will be much sleeping going on there tonight. I had an interesting experience when my Atlantis arrived. I worked from home, & got frequent UPS & Fed Ex deliveries. Late afternoon, doorbill rings. "Who...?". Op

[RBW] Re: Ergon Flat Pedals

I got a chuckle from Kent's description of the material of construction, and rather like the idea of Sasquatch size pedals. They definitely sound worth a look. dougP On Jul 20, 10:37 am, Justin August wrote: > Kent P just reviewed > these.http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2011/07/sasquatch-pedals-

[RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

I am probably going to leave it in the box until tomorrow after work since it is still not here and I have to be at work at 3AM. If I start on it tonight I wont stop until its exactly how I want it. That just wont do. I was hoping to get my first ride in today but that definitely wont happen. Oh

[RBW] Re: Refugio Pass, CA - Info request

"> Refugio, by the way, is straight out of a photo in the Rivendell > catalog." There's more where that came from! In the same general area, you get a similar experience on See Canyon / Prefumo Cyn (SLO to Avila Beach); Sulphur Mtn Rd (Ventura, last spring; thanks Rob!); Figueroa Mtn Rd (n.e. of

Re: [RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

On Wed, 2011-07-20 at 15:36 -0700, Scotty wrote: > I am probably going to leave it in the box until tomorrow after work > since it is still not here and I have to be at work at 3AM. If I start > on it tonight I wont stop until its exactly how I want it. That just > wont do. I was hoping to get my f

[RBW] Central Coast Tour ride report

Hi, folks. Dustin and I made it back to San Diego last night from out Central Coast tour. Jim joined us camping during out last night in Buellton and rode over Refugio pass to Santa Barbara, where we caught the train. Mike S. made the best itinerary! Here's plenty more, featuring my Protovelo,

Re: [RBW] Central Coast Tour ride report

It was a great time taking Refugio Road from Buellton to Santa Barbara, and as usual, the company was excellent. Dustin and Esteban were cycling machines. I'm still traveling for a week with no computer so my photo uploads will be delayed a bit. But I'll report on that day (I was only on the

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

Yeah the original green is MUCH better. I prefer the old decals too. I like the orange better than both greens. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-o

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

Got this one coming to me. And yes I am aware that saddle has to go. :) http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/DSC_0261.jpg?t=1311204402 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

... and that purple bottle cage, too. --Eric N Sent from the iPad 2 On Jul 20, 2011, at 4:27 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > Got this one coming to me. And yes I am aware that saddle has to go. :) > > http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/DSC_0261.jpg?t=1311204402 > > > -- > You re

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

Shoot me your address I will be happy to send that purple cage to you free of charge. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/WQifsa2YaWcJ.

[RBW] Wanted: Black Brooks B17

Like the title says I am looking for a good condition black B17. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/2DLJgmNoig8J. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

Nice bike, good find! I'd better make sure my daughter doesn't know you have that purple bottle cage, or she'd want it instead of letting Eric have it! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

I don't need it. I don't have any purple bikes. –Eric On Jul 20, 2011, at 4:51 PM, Leslie wrote: > Nice bike, good find! > > I'd better make sure my daughter doesn't know you have that purple bottle > cage, or she'd want it instead of letting Eric have it! > > :) > > > -- > You recei

Re: [RBW] Central Coast Tour ride report

So, you have listed that your route from Half Moon Bay to New Brighton (where I hope you did not omit a trip to Gayle's) was 56 miles and included a diversion into Big Basin. What route did you take, and how did you manage to take a 68 mile direct route, add some diversions and get 56 miles? On We

Re: [RBW] Wanted: Black Brooks B17

I have one in pretty much brand new condition, only mounted for about 100 miles or so. It's the Champion/Special version with copper rails and copper rivets. $120 including ground shipping to CONUSA. Let me know if you're interested, René On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 4:45 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > L

[RBW] Re: Looking for a Bridgestone MB

" I am aware that saddle has to go. :)" Go where?!? That's a flite. right? Nice saddle! I currently ride one that's split black/yellow, but it's on a yellow bike; makes it look like a killer-bee! On Jul 20, 4:27 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > Got this one coming to me. And yes I am aware that saddle

[RBW] Re: Central Coast Tour ride report

I'll take it if its 68 miles... and that's not including Big Basin diversion. We just went off Mike's initial estimates, and neither of us had a computer. We'll take it. If Gayle's is a greasy spoon place in Athos, we hit it.. if its in Capitola we missed it. On Jul 20, 5:00 pm, Anne Paulson w

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

Hey, good for you, mate! I emailed that guy, but he never got back to me. The Final Year MB-1s are* very* nice bikes, especially with Softride stem still there. Most of these lost their stems and bi-plane forks for a RockShox years ago. Btw, I like the seat and cage. Just sayin. ;-) Joe Bern

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

I will list the seat up here to see if anyone wants to buy it when I get the bike. It is indeed a Selle Italia Flite saddle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.co

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

Nice work! I never liked that stem spec on the '94 MB1 either. It's almost totally stock. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ds8s8

[RBW] The New Green Sam

Not to start THAT discussion again, but that 56 looks seriously over-tubed IMHO. I'm glad my 60 Sam is singletubeorange. I think the Utube is polarizing, and can't imagine why Riv wants to make it harder to sell bikes than it already seems to be these days. Though, in truth, when your riding y

Re: [RBW] Re: Central Coast Tour ride report

Where was the Big Basin diversion? And what kind of shape was it in? Gayle's is a bakery & deli strategically located two miles north of New Brighton State Beach, close enough so you can ride over and set up at the campground, go to Gayles for dinner, then go back the next morning for breakfast &

Re: [RBW] Re: Ergon Flat Pedals

"Guitar Ted" also reviewed them a few days ago. http://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2011/07/ergon-pc2-l-pedals-first-impressions.html Dan Abelson On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM, dougP wrote: > I got a chuc

[RBW] Re: Central Coast Tour ride report

Excellent! Looks like a great trip. I just skimmed the pictures and blog post as I'm at work but am looking forward to looking over both at a more leisurely pace tonight when I'm home. I'm counting the days until me and my friend Dylan head out for a 9 day tour here in the Pacific NW. --mike --

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

I'm fine with the 2 top tubes, the new color, and that it takes the Silver brakes. It looks like a great country bike. --mike  -- 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-bunch@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

I too wish to feel the pangs of desire as a new Rivendell lumbers to my door. On Jul 20, 4:44 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2011-07-20 at 15:36 -0700, Scotty wrote: > > I am probably going to leave it in the box until tomorrow after work > > since it is still not here and I have to be at w

[RBW] Re: Central Coast Tour ride report

my mileage estimates were from cycling guides and Google maps bike route function... basically a rough idea. I've always wanted to some cycling in the Big Basin area. It looks like some beautiful terrain to ride in. ( yes I'm tired of the arid chaparral flora our local rides encounter) Maybe

[RBW] Re: X01 on Ebay

There's a purple '92 listed for $1000 in Los Angeles. I emailed, "Size?", and got back, "There were only 1000 XO-1s ever produced anywhere in the world, and they're all 55cm. When do you want to buy?" As you can imagine, I didn't take it well. She won't be delivering that bit of wimsy to any f

[RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

Well folks, she finally arrived and I put it together, mostly. Here are a few pics. I have a rear Tubus rack to install but it looks like the fender struts will be in the way so I will have to deal with that and need to adjust everything up a bit but I rode it up and down the street a bit and it

Re: [RBW] Re: Central Coast Tour ride report

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 6:21 PM, Michael_S wrote: > > I've always wanted to some cycling in the Big Basin area. It looks like some > beautiful terrain to ride in. There's a terrific dirt road, Gazos Creek, from the coast all the way to the Park Headquarters in the eponymous big basin. -- -- An

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

I like the new green, I think it's one of their best looking bikes. Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/RnU

[RBW] Re: Zefal HPX from Riv?

Hey Grant, I didn't flip the guts. I used it as is out of the package. When it wouldn't work at first I thought that maybe I had to flip it but clearly I didn't have to so I left it as is. I did get it to work, it was just a bit persnickety. I have to admit that when I used it I had about 50 miles

Re: [RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

On Wed, 2011-07-20 at 18:28 -0700, Scotty wrote: > Well folks, she finally arrived and I put it together, mostly. Here > are a few pics. I have a rear Tubus rack to install but it looks like > the fender struts will be in the way so I will have to deal with that > and need to adjust everything up a

[RBW] Re: Gee Whiz UPS

Hey Scotty, congrats on the new bike. I remember I ordered my Hilsen frame when my wife unexpectedly gave me the greenlight. It arrived and I held onto it for about 2 months before I had all the parts for putting it together. That first ride home was fun. Hope you enjoy your new bike. Be sure to ad

Re: [RBW] Re: TRP RRL brake levers okay for smaller hands?

The bodies look to be plastic; is that correct? I have Tektro levers on two bikes and I love the feel but the bodies are plastic and I am just waiting for a fall to crack the bodies. The Dura Ace levers (pre STI) on my other bikes are not quite as comfortable but they are, at least, all metal and h

[RBW] seat stay braze ons

On the seat stay below the brakes on my Hilsen are a couple of braze ons. I dont know for sure what they are for but they look to be in about the right place to mount a B&M bottle dynamo. Is that what they are for or could they be used for that? -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

I may buy the one for sidepull brakes On Jul 20, 6:36 pm, Joe Bernard wrote: > I like the new green, I think it's one of their best looking bikes. > > Joe Bernard > Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

On the subject of green paint, you know what green is beautiful? The new SimpleOne green. I saw it in person a couple weeks ago when I was in WC. The photos online don't do it justice. It's really nice olive-y green, but doesn't look too "military". Seeing it in person inspired some real bike l

[RBW] Re: seat stay braze ons

No, bottle dynamos are mounted on the front wheel if I'm not mistaken. Regardless, those braze-ons are for mounting a Nitto Top Rack. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/5209333878/in/set-72157613195465589 --mike On Jul 20, 7:17 pm, Scotty wrote: > On the seat stay below the brakes on my

[RBW] Re: The New Green Sam

The new green look quite nice to me, but I'm partial to the orange - very sweet (hopefully it will be offered again). Riv's size charts tell me the 64cm will fit my 6'7" frame (99.5 pbh) but I'm getting feedback from Riv that it may be a bit small and I should go with the 71 AHH. Any tall guys ou