Re: [RBW] Ride, with photos

Signing up for Flickr now is like attending UC Santa Cruz in the early Nineties. Withered old men of 45 riding expensive mountain bikes will tell you how great things were in the old days. Do it, but be prepared. Gird your loins. Philip (ask me how I know) www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, July

[RBW] Re: Need a new rear shifter

Bad juju. This morning the same thing happened to me with my left shifter. Turned out to be just loose, but I am starting to wonder if I need to throw and inner tube in the volcano or some such. I am flying tonight, so I ordered the Sun Race shifter, and a set of cables and a Pedro cutter. I wi

Re: [RBW] Ride, with photos

Patrick, FYI: I can see some people's g+ pics. Not sure why I can see some without having to join and not others. Maybe there is a setting you've engaged (only g+ members, public/private, etc). • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Fancy modern nitto rack

Quick post before I head out for the Nor Cal / So Cal meet-up (any excuse for a tour, even a short one). I've got the R26 on my Atlantis, 700c wheels. The platform is shorter and narrower than the Nitto Big Back rack. The lower pannier mounting rails sold me because it makes pannier and platf

Re: [RBW] Need Cycling Safety Statistic for newspaper article

Just a suggestion: contact the League of American Bicyclists - bikeleague.org - 202-822-1333 and see if they have any information.  A phone call is probably the quickest way to get an answer.Joan   On 07/23/13, bo richardson wrote: I wrote an article for the Bellingham Herald about who pays for roa

[RBW] Re: Need a new rear shifter

If you are using a ten speed shimano mountain dynasys derailleur without using a ten speed dyansys mountain shifter, you will not be able to shift onto the two largest cogs. (expensive education for me as I had to buy a 9 speed derailleur to work with a ten speed rear cog and 10 speed shimano ba

[RBW] Re: 7/19 BLUG broken Sam

I learned somewhere to always have the fender close to the tire by the mudflap and have the gap between fender and tire open up as it gets closer to the front of the fender. This way, a stick has a better chance of getting dislodged before it gets sucked into a narrower and narrower passage to

[RBW] Re: First s24o with Yves

Shoji, yes the log bridge was a good story. It was followed by a push up a short steep hill over lots of tree roots. The other campers were quite surprised to see me arrive! Deacon, this is at the Ceran St. James trailhead above Jamestown if you know where that is.Same vicinity as Allenspark fo

[RBW] July 19th Blug Posting

Just curious about the bike accident that resulted in a Riv customer's folded front fork... It sounds like it was somewhat serious, if the rider couldn't speak for several days after the accident. Does anyone know any details? Was he wearing a helmet when he crashed? Thanks Paul -- You

[RBW] FS Soma San Marcos by Rivendell

Hi Rivsters, My Brother is selling his Soma San Marcos, he is not a group member but an admirer of all thing Rivendell. Here is the info. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/3955630929.html Please contact him directly not through the the group. ~Hugh -- You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Blug 7/22/13

On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 4:46 AM, WETH wrote: > I haven't retrieved bike parts from a dump yet, but a great idea. Not from the dump, but I was once thrilled to find an older crashed touring bike (crumpled downtube) in front of a house with a free sign (well, not thrilled to see it crashed, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone mounted a rear fender on rear brake bridge bottom screw hole?

That is the way to bolt the rear fender. Japanese and French bikes come ready, but Waterford frames don't, unless you request it. My Waterford AHH doesn't have it, but my Japanese Hunqapillar and Betty do. When I ordered my Atlantis, I made this a special request so Waterford made it. Avoids being

[RBW] Riv "Powerboost"

Riding my AHH home from work yesterday, completely spent due to having a very light lunch consisting of only fruit, barely able to make another pedal stroke, when I see a bike cross my path in the distance that looks like it might be a Riv. Suddenly I found a reserve of energy that I had no idea e

Re: [RBW] Re: 7/19 BLUG broken Sam

downhill shredding is best done fenderless and with minimal safety equipment. -- 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: Need Cycling Safety Statistic for newspaper article

37% of all statistics are made up. On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:34:24 AM UTC+3, bo richardson wrote: > > I wrote an article for the Bellingham Herald about who pays for roads and > that Chuckanut Drive was built for > bicycles and wagons and not for cars. > > In the article I cited an old sta

Re: [RBW] Re: Need Cycling Safety Statistic for newspaper article

"Lies, damned lies, and statistics." On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 12:57 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > 37% of all statistics are made up. > > On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:34:24 AM UTC+3, bo richardson wrote: >> >> I wrote an article for the Bellingham Herald about who pays for roads and >> that Chuckan

Re: [RBW] Re: 7/19 BLUG broken Sam

Joe B said: "I'm having a hard time re-creating the dread happening here. How was the fender attached to the crown that would let it rotate forward like that?" I totally agree with you that part is a head scratcher. If there ever was that clippy thing, it definitely broke, and it definitely w

[RBW] Thin Gripsters are cool

I'm running my first pair of Thin Gripsters. I like them a lot so far. They really do grab well. The MKS Sneakers and the Grip Kings both have kind of a concave area in the middle that I had gotten used to, so the Thin Gripsters being MUCH flatter almost felt convex at first, but I've grown

Re: [RBW] Re: 7/19 BLUG broken Sam

I think you've got it right. The fender struts rotated into (and through) the fork crown area. It's clear if you look at the two pictures. What's less clear but also a contributing factor is... as the blades deform, the wheel shifts enough to move the brake pads from the rim area onto the tire

[RBW] Free new single speed bikes!

OK, *practically *free. REI just put their minimalist singlespeed the Buzz 1 on clearance. It's got 700xchubby tire clearance. $220 for a whole bike? 50% off, not bad. They also put their cargo-ish single speed on 50% off. Riv content: great vessel to add thin gripsters, longboard fend

Re: [RBW] Thin Gripsters are cool

I agree. The thin gripsters are great. I have not slipped in four months of use. On Wednesday, July 24, 2013, William wrote: > I'm running my first pair of Thin Gripsters. I like them a lot so far. > They really do grab well. The MKS Sneakers and the Grip Kings both have > kind of a concave ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Need Cycling Safety Statistic for newspaper article

I think that quote has been attributed to Lincoln (at least on Facebook). Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > 37% of all statistics are made up. > > > On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:34:24 AM UTC+3, bo richardson wrote: >> >> I wrote an article for th

[RBW] Free new single speed bikes!

Those are silly deals. And the 7speed Transfer is less than $400 for bike, fenders, rack, dyno hub and lights. Wow. For those who have a few years before they can afford a Betty... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Ride, with photos

Dude, Hurry up and join Flickr. On a positive note enjoyed your ride description. When I ride with my Brother doesn't matter what I'm riding I always see his behind :-) Then again I'm in no rush unless darkness is falling and I'm without lighting. Phillip do tell us how? ~Hugh On Tuesday, Jul

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki love & tires

Finally installed the Dia Comp 750s with the VO Zeppelins. With a bit of fiddling, I'm pleased. David On Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:17:37 PM UTC-4, Davidbea wrote: > > I understand the

[RBW] Rumor is... Manny can break dance.

No pics to back up that claim, and I'm not even sure if it's true, but it seemed like a good title. My kids have been on fire about bike camping since we returned from a 6-day family bike tour a couple weeks ago. List member Tommy put out the feelers for a mid-week overnighter to the Columbia

[RBW] Bikepacking Colorado Trail with Eldest Daughter

Our intrepid eldest daughter (12) joined me for 5 days of wild wonder on this bikepacking trip that included some of the most well known, quintessential single-track Colorado has to offer. The Monarch Crest trail is spectacular, alpine tundra and forest mountain biking at its very best. Then the

Re: [RBW] Rumor is... Manny can break dance.

Man, another great ride; another fantastic set of photos... I think the only thing that could make it better would have been more shots of the food! That looks good! Thanks for sharing. Your rides always inspire. -Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 6:34 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt

Re: [RBW] Ride, with photos

Heey! I resemble that remark. Except I like the new Flickr, mostly. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:18:21 AM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Signing up for Flickr now is like attending UC Santa Cruz in the early > Nineties. Withered old men of 45 riding expensive mou

[RBW] Re: Rumor is... Manny can break dance.

Awesome! My daughter got up with me at 4am our first morning for star viewing on our CT trip (cross tread: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/kV8EhefyrbI). The Milky Way light up half the sky, she was confused because she could see "20x the stars we see at home!" More won

[RBW] Re: Rumor is... Manny can break dance.

Great ride with great company. My photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/metron04/sets/72157634787433990/ -- Let's do another one soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Looking for Adirondack route suggestions.

I will be spending about a week in the Loon Lake area of the the Adirondacks. I would be interested in doing some rides in the area. Any suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [RBW] Thin Gripsters are cool

I put a pair on my Long Haul Trucker a couple of months ago. They're the best flat pedals I've tried! Shaun Meehan On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > I agree. The thin gripsters are great. I have not slipped in four months > of use. > > > On Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Wil

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Colorado Trail with Eldest Daughter

I love seeing the "6, 8, 7, 5" mileage days. That's how you know it's an adventure... when the mileage isn't impressive at all. Low miles by necessity means there's a lot going on. Cool comment about the daughter and the milky way. Seeing the 10 year old boy riding his own bike on tour was a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikepacking Colorado Trail with Eldest Daughter

Awesome pics and "adventure." Speaking of Rivs and kids how much arm twisting would it take to get a small run of the Bosco Rubbe? Come on! On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 11:44 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com>wrote: > I love seeing the "6, 8, 7, 5" mileage days. That's how you know it's an

[RBW] Re: Rumor is... Manny can break dance.

Andy check your sources cause you know... if there aren't pictures then it never happened! But you know this is the interweb era and every kid everywhere has a camera/video/easybakeoven phone. So if there was a video of said break dancing I guess it would be here..

[RBW] FS: Co-Motion Double Espresso Tandem

As Rivendell does not (yet?) sell a tandem, here is your chance to purchase a MUSA tandem in beautiful condition. You can see more here: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2013/07/co-motion-double-espresso-tandem-for.html and http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157634780949449/ Please

[RBW] Re: Rumor is... Manny can break dance.

Andy, What Aaron said, great images which inspire. You're really exploring the region. Best, ~Hugh On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:34:49 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > No pics to back up that claim, and I'm not even sure if it's true, but it > seemed like a good title. > > My kids ha

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripsters are cool

Bought a pair for my wife' Betty so she'd have a solid platform. I took them out for a spin and well I'll be purchasing a pair for my Hilsen. ~Hugh On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:14:30 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > I'm running my first pair of Thin Gripsters. I like them a lot so far. > They r

[RBW] Re: Anyone mounted a rear fender on rear brake bridge bottom screw hole?

Thanks for the help everyone. I just love this Sam frame with all the cool eyelets, etc. I hope to try it this weekend. Thanks for all the help! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi