[RBW] Re: Pedalin, Paddlin and Tinkerin (marginally OT)

Andy, I don't get to your pics, just a pop up from google asking me to create a picassa account. BTW, we do most of out S240s in an expedition canoe, paddeling into Vermont's semi wilderness. It's the way to go if you ant to carry a cooler and camp chairs! On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 3:20:37 PM

[RBW] Hillborne show bike

I've gotten some of the terra cotta Schwalbe Delta Cruisers that RBW sells. I'm going to give those a try on my green Hillborne. If they work nicely for me, I'm going to get some creme Delta Cruisers for my orange Hillborne. The terra cotta/green and creme/orange color pairings seem just about p

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

Is that a Mavic "Starfish" crank on it? Looks to be a mid to late 90s Riv. Possibly a Long and Low? --mike On May 29, 9:40 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7298584094_964f7a1212_b.jpg > > not mine...wish it was. -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

beausage-iful. -- 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/-/lD7nSM00axwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

Didn't see this posted anywhere, got a kick out of it: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/05/why-i-ride-29-to-sweat-just-a-little-every-day/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit ht

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

They should all look like that! Beautiful. On May 29, 9:40 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7298584094_964f7a1212_b.jpg > > not mine...wish it was. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

...and he forgot to get his cable lock around the frame. That's a little risky. I'm also a fan of the dark headtube aesthetic. On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:40:19 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: > > > http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7298584094_964f7a1212_b.jpg > > not mine...wish it was. --

[RBW] Re: Another waste of time DIY project. A <$10 handlebar bag

CORROPLANTASTIC!!! I think you may be on to something... Bravo!! On May 30, 1:28 am, William wrote: > I bought a $1.99 ziploc pen holder thing that the kids use in their binders > to hold their, um, pens.  I taped and velcro'd it to the roof of the bag as > my new map case.  Worked great > > htt

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

Probably doing the "lock the wheel in the rear triangle trick." If I had space in my lock, I'd def. incl. the frame. What's with the clamp on the seat post? and the dowel under the saddle? On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:21:48 AM UTC-7, William wrote: > > ...and he forgot to get his cable lock ar

Re: [RBW] Now here's a Rivendell...

Looks like an early Road not a Long-Low. The LL had cantis and the geometry looks steeper on this one, but camera angles can be very deceiving (Jan Heine wrote up a good demonstration of this). It's also got pretty classic mid-90s components straight out of the Riv catalog ca 1995- Simplex rea

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

On May 30, 8:09 am, Tim McNamara wrote: > I like seeing a high quality bike treated like a bike and not like a museum > piece. Agreed. -- 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@

[RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

it looks like the same paint combo as the bike which was stolen and then listed on ebay had. I think it's like a blue/green headtube. I vastly prefer the cream tubes myself! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this di

[RBW] Re: Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

Funny that the picture accompanying the post shows him running uphill with his bike. On May 30, 6:44 am, Zack wrote: > Didn't see this posted anywhere, got a kick out of it: >  http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/05/why-i-ride-29-to-sweat-just-a... -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

Like Grant, I have also given up riding double centuries in under 11 hours. That's what lights are for, right? –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 4S  On May 30, 2012, at 6:44 AM, Zack wrote: > Didn't see this posted anywhere, got a kick out of it: > http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/05/why-i-ri

[RBW] Re: Pedalin, Paddlin and Tinkerin (marginally OT)

try this link... https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/PedalinNPaddlinMemorialWeekend2012?authuser=0&feat=directlink On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:44:24 AM UTC-7, MichaelH wrote: > > Andy, I don't get to your pics, just a pop up from google asking me to > create a picassa account.

[RBW] Re: Hillborne show bike

I've posted this pic before... +1 to the beauty of the terra cotta tires/green frame combo. --Andy On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:27:45 PM UTC-7, charlie wrote: > > Just acquired some lime green clo

[RBW] Re: Pedalin, Paddlin and Tinkerin (marginally OT)

No pics to prove it, but I was out on a local lake with my wife and three-year-old Grandson on Monday, (we have a Wenonah Kevlar Spirit II) and came across an adult threesome in another canoe - one using a kayak paddle, and two of them wearing very-aero bike helmets! Weirdest thing I think I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

Annoyingly enough, the police have been incredibly slow following up about this, and at this point I'd be pretty sure it has either been sold or otherwise disposed of. If anyone sees anything matching this description pop up again, an email or post on the list would be appreciated. I'd take a

[RBW] Re: WTB: A really long stem. Like 120/130/140/150. 26mm clamp. For 1" threaded headsets.

Hey. I found one in Seattle. Thanks everyone! - Ryan On May 28, 3:25 pm, Ryan Ray wrote: > Not many are made that big but my top tube is too short. Only the hoods on > my bike are comfortable at all. I really want to stretch out. > > My current one is beautiful and 100mm > long:http://www.fli

Re: [RBW] Re: Cool knobbly tires at BG

Not sure if all were aware that BG added clearance diagrams for the new tires to his blog post. Sadness is finding that nope, they won't fit a Legolas... http://www.brucegordoncycles.blogspot.com/2012/04/rock-n-road-tire-is-offically-for-sale.html -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rivendell on ebay

that's a real bummer. sorry it didn't work out better, but I for one will be on the lookout for it. -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Another waste of time DIY project. A <$10 handlebar bag

Cool. Have you tried the Bubba Box in heavy rain yet? Do the contents stay dry? David G, Madison WI On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 12:28 AM, William wrote: > I bought a $1.99 ziploc pen holder thing that the kids use in their > binders to hold their, um, pens. I taped and velcro'd it to the roof of >

Re: [RBW] Re: Another waste of time DIY project. A <$10 handlebar bag

Rain, yes. but just for the ~1.5 miles from office to BART and the ~1.5miles from BART to my front door. Did excellent for that short exposure. Extended rain, no. On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:01:26 PM UTC-7, David G wrote: > > Cool. > Have you tried the Bubba Box in heavy rain yet? Do th

[RBW] FS: some super old school Shimano 600EX bits

I have two ebay auctions going for some 1984 vintage Shimano 600 parts. These came off the 650B conversion I'm doing. It's a 170mm 42/52 crankset (130mm BCD) and a brakeset (F+R calipers plus levers) http://www.ebay.com/itm/261031379467?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_50

Re: [RBW] Re: Another waste of time DIY project. A <$10 handlebar bag

I saw that Bag on Sir Frances Drake Blvd coming down Whites Hill on Monday if I was not mistaken... Dustin G Walnut Creek 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Another waste of time DIY project. A <$10 handlebar bag

Ha! Confirmed. I did an SFR 200k permanent on Monday, the Jittery Jaunt. White's hill was on the menu to be sure. On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:52:06 PM UTC-7, EastBayGuy wrote: > > I saw that Bag on Sir Frances Drake Blvd coming down Whites Hill on Monday > if I was not mistaken... > > Dust

[RBW] Re: Sf Randonneurs Mixed Trail Ride.

Dang. So my wife and I decided to start trying to start a family last summer. Right around the time I learned about randonneurring and mixed trail/road riding, I knew... she must be pregnant, 'cuz here's something fun I'd like to take up. So I'll have to wait a bit to join in the fun (our bab

[RBW] Mounting Tubus low rider on Atlantis without mid eyelet brazons.

They were out of stock on the Tubus adapter for this, p clamps though I thing would have held felt like I don't know .. Just not good enough. One door jam bracket from Ace and it was solid. 5 buck fix. I would measure and drill and thread if it was the long term fix. For next weeks tour th

[RBW] Horsey Hundred last week

I heard about your AHH but didn't see it. Hope you enjoyed the ride From what my friends were telling me it was a gorgeous bike.. Several mistook you for me.. I apologize for that insult :) Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

Love it. I have to remember where I put my car keys or motorcycle. Much easier to remember where I put my bicycle keys [none]. Now where are those dang bike-lock keys? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

Love it. I hate having to remember where I put my car or motorcycle keys. My bike-lock keys are, for some reason, always much easier to find! -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

I cracked up at the rocket surgeon who took Grant's comment 'wear what you like when you ride' and twisted it around to mean 'never change your sweaty clothes. Wear your work clothes, and spandex is bad'. On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:44:54 AM UTC-7, Zack wrote: > > Didn't see this posted anyw

[RBW] Re: Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

Grant's writing is always fun to read; I enjoy his style & clarity. I too had to chuckle when someone got the "wear what works for you" message twisted around to something negative. I imagine Grant and others in similar situations grow weary of that sort of thing. "How could someone make THAT i

[RBW] Re: Mounting Tubus low rider on Atlantis without mid eyelet brazons.

Kelly: No one will notice once you mount the bags :-). As to drilling, if you are talking about the fork, Rivendell specifically warned me NOT to do so on my Atlantis. Not always doing what I'm told, I did it anyway, with the help of someone who's built a few bikes and knows his way around a tor

Re: [RBW] Re: cameras and biking

I guess I am looking to have it handy at all times, as I like taking photos while riding. Having to pull it out of the bag is distracting. I'm looking for a harness that holds it close so it doesn't flop around. The single strap bandoleer-style almost works. I tried it the other day. When I

[RBW] Re: Grant on "Why I ride my bike"

I know right? A pleasant cheerful person, that gets portrayed as a grouch for years, would be hard pressed not to become grouchy. :) On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:36:30 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > Grant's writing is always fun to read; I enjoy his style & clarity. I > too had to chuckle when so

[RBW] Re: Mounting Tubus low rider on Atlantis without mid eyelet brazons.

Not the fork.. I would drill and tap the strap, round the edges, start with bare stock and drill only the holes needed etc. As it is I like it. Very sturdy, just could have made it pretty. I mounted it first with P-Clamps.. though they held a gallon of house pain in each pannier I could see t

[RBW] Re: cameras and biking

try bandolier style but put it "further back". Like too far back. I find with the right riding position there's a sweet spot where the camera is more sitting on my upper back rather than hanging from the strap. It'll comfortably ride there for a long time without moving or getting in the way. P