Re: [RBW] Welcome to Portland, Zack

I accidentally created the boeshield religion. Upon riding in sand or mud, just repeat (shout) over and over, "T-9! T-9!". Your chain will emerge unsullied. On Aug 9, 2013 9:24 PM, "Andy Smitty Schmidt" <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > List member Zack Luby recently relocated to the Rose City. List me

[RBW] Re: Leaving RBW Owners Bunch

"In like Flynn," a round up, here: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/198700.html Also, on a related note: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=In%20like%20flint • Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Re: Trying to decide on handle bars for my Hunqapillar

I have to put in a plug for the new revised moustache bars. They've quickly become my new favorite bar over drops or traditional moustache bars. I really like the wider grip and less reach over the old moustache bars. Mounted at saddle height, they're more comfortable on longer rides than riding

Re: [RBW] Welcome to Portland, Zack

Andy, great set of pictures, looks like a very successful day in the saddle! Get what was that auxiliary bar with your bell and shifters? More pics please! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: H. Homer Hilsen goes to the North Country. A ride report and flick link

Yeah, I have great memories of the White mountains.A magical place, for sure,especially in Fall and Summer. -- 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] Re: Brooks Flyer quick fix please

If I were you, I'd probably just nurse it through. If the problem continues maybe look into the Lon Haldeman break-in method, though it's too late to do it now before your ride this weekend, because you need at least a couple of days to complete the process. I've never had to use this me

[RBW] Brooks Flyer quick fix please

I find that there are two adjustments I need to make to Brooks saddles when I first put them on a bike. Everyone knows about the up and down tilt that depends on how high your hands are in relation to the saddle. Equally important to me is the slight side to side adjustment of the nose which c

[RBW] Re: Welcome to Portland, Zack

Welcome to Portland Zack! Yet another Rivendell bike and rider to look for out on the road. Andy, it's a long ways away for me but I think next April we'll need to arrange another Wasco County Riv Ramble/Exploration. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] FS: 59c A. Homer Hilsen

Still for sale. -- 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 email to rbw-o

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

*Please be careful out there.* I know this is sensitive as a beloved member of the group was lost shortly before my joining. This unfortunate incidentoccurred on the route that would be taken by a San D

Re: [RBW] Welcome to Portland, Zack

Welcome to the area Zack. I just moved from Vancouver, WA and am going to miss being so close to Portland. I am moving to The Dalles, OR so I will still be able to make to a PDX Riv ride now and then. Also, I can help with another Wasco county ramble. Aaron Young, In between WA and OR On Saturda

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?

Had upside down albas on the Bleriot. CCame to prefer them on a 650b Trek conversion project. Going to be trying albastaches next in the Bombadil. http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=3456027280 Chris Tucson,AZ (soon). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Brooks Flyer quick fix please

It sounds like there is a left/right adjustment you could make that could help out. It would relieve the pressure off of one side, and put more support on the other. Don't put a Brooks saddle in water/oven/anything else (apologies to Lon). On 8/10/13, Michael Rivers wrote: > I find that there are

[RBW] Portland: Eastside triple bump tour?

Can't today. Plans for the music millennium customer appreciation barbecue ( not to be missed!) when are you thinking? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

the art on the box almost makes me want to buy another Rivendell! On Friday, August 9, 2013 3:59:26 AM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > It isn't a frame photo, but here's the art that was on my bike box: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/9472311564/ > > On Thursday, August 8, 2013 8:29:43 PM U

[RBW] Re: New blug question

Wanna see some great POV cycling videos, check out CoastKid, from Scotland. http://coastkid.blogspot.com On Monday, August 5, 2013 5:29:04 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote: > > First off, really like the video. Does a great job of showing how a > person can ride knowing the route like the back of a hand.

[RBW] Re: New blug question

Fun ride, fun roads. I caught a few things, like how quickly the rider got up Pinehurst (!), and when the missing beer bottle reappeared, empty, it could only mean that it was being carried in a bottle cage on the frame - perfect! Also, it had never occurred to me that interrupters, mounted up

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

I'm already scheming on how I can get another one. I need to get over my fear of diamond frame bicycles. On Saturday, August 10, 2013 9:47:48 AM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > the art on the box almost makes me want to buy another Rivendell! > -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Welcome to Portland, Zack

Indeed was a great time, fun ride, a true welcome to portland. Look forward to riding more and meeting more of you that live here. Great place to ride! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

Cecily, with your gorgeous wonderful Betty, you don't actually "need" to get over your fear of diamond frame bikes. You are going to have a wonderful bike that lets you do a zillion bike things. If you never ride a diamond-frame bike, so what? I suspect that as you ride your Betty, you are going t

Re: [RBW] Leaving RBW Owners Bunch

Phillip best ever. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > That is, without a doubt, the best intro message subject ever. I may steal > it. > Welcome to the group! > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > -- > You received thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?

I ride all around on a b17 with Albas. I don't go that far usually, but when I did 35 or so recently... slowly so there was a lot of time in the saddle, hour 4 (I said slowly) felt better than hour 1! Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

I've lived in and around Sacramento most of my life. Steve Rex "IS" the golden image of custom bicycles around these parts. If my 10 year old bicycle was sent to him for warranty repair and/or paint I'd be doing cartwheels! Matt On Friday, August 9, 2013 8:06:44 PM UTC-7, chris wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

I forgot to mention that if you want to check him out here's his website: http://www.rexcycles.com/ Matt On Saturday, August 10, 2013 11:26:45 AM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote: > > I've lived in and around Sacramento most of my life. Steve Rex "IS" the > golden image of custom bicycles around thes

Re: [RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

Beautifully said, Anne! With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 10, 2013 12:11:38 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Cecily, with your gorgeous wonderful Betty, you don't actually "need" > to get over your fear of diamond frame bikes. You are going to have a > wonderful bike that lets you do a

[RBW] OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

I'm seeking opinions and info on traditional Japanese beds. I've been sleeping on the floor for years (on a memory foam pad sitting atop a rug). I thought of it as an experiment and bought the cheapest memory foam I could find (basically a bare 3" thick slab) with the intention of upgrading--or

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

I live near Rivendell and was able to pick up my new Sam Hillborne (Feb.), hence no opportunity for bike box art! On Saturday, August 10, 2013 10:42:04 AM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > I'm already scheming on how I can get another one. I need to get over my > fear of diamond frame bicycles. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

If we're going to do an 11:00 meet up, I might just have to take the day off work! That would be awful... On 8/9/13, dougP wrote: > 11 AM is a bit early for lunch but an excellent time start a ride. An > interesting half-way point is: > > http://www.capistranodepot.com/ > > which has patio seati

[RBW] Re: Shifting Issues Question for the Mechanic Types

I was able to adjust the FD and now it shifts perfectly. For the record there were two issues at play here. 1. The FD was not adjust correctly. It wasn't even close...I have no idea why it was this far out of whack. 2. The shifters needed to be tightened. The second issue is apparently very

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

Tough duty, David, but I think you're up to it. You & Hugh can do a "dueling cameras" thing. dougP On Saturday, August 10, 2013 12:36:51 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > If we're going to do an 11:00 meet up, I might just have to take the > day off work! > That would be awful... >

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

Not really sure if this is off-list for RBW? I'd actually like to read the thread if is considered "on" and gathers steam. Deacon Patrick's recent post about living without conventional western furniture (Bleriot/Dumpster thread) really fascinates me this seems an extension of the same. Ian

[RBW] Big Front Rack loaded on a Hunqapillar... am I crazy?

Right now, I run either a Large Saddlesack or panniers on a Nitto Big Rear Rack on my 54cm Hunqapillar, with a basket on a mini front for a little extra weight in front, and it works pretty good. But I'm curious if I wouldn't be happier with a Big Front Rack with panniers and a basket. Can anyo

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

Ian, the "on topic" connection, if it rises to such lofty heights, is found in the benefits I've experienced by eschewing cushioned, supportive furniture. I never stretch yet am lithe and limber. My neck, shoulders, back, and legs no longer hold on to aches or stiffness as they always did pre-f

[RBW] Re: New blug question

That's great. I saw Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks the night before last in Annapolis, MD. Full disclosure, me sister-in-law, Roberta Donnay, is a "lickette," she sings backup with Daria at the Dan Hicks shows. They are a riot, well worth seeing on so many levels. It blows my mind that i was l

[RBW] Re: New blug question

IslaySteve: what's your Islay connection? Islay, Scotland, I presume? With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, August 10, 2013 3:46:37 PM UTC-6, islaysteve wrote: > > That's great. I saw Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks the night before last in > Annapolis, MD. Full disclosure, me sister-in-law, Roberta

Re: [RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

Manny thought mine was Miles's work, but I think he's moved on from Riv -- maybe they're a group effort? On Aug 9, 2013, at 11:06 PM, "Tom Virgil" mailto:tevir...@gmail.com>> wrote: Thank you for that, Pudge. I am going to try to sign up and get my foot in the door at the Rivendell Box Art

Re: [RBW] Re: New blug question

On 08/10/2013 06:12 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: IslaySteve: what's your Islay connection? Islay, Scotland, I presume? or, perhaps, the malts distilled there? ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [RBW] Re: New blug question

Talk about a great ride! Port Ellen up the coast for a tour at each of my favorite distilleries (Laughroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, saving the best for last). Good thing the road was well curved, as we'd've ridden off a straight one with all that great whiskey in us. Horrid, falling apart hired bic

Re: [RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

I'm not saying anything I'll just let you cry yourself to sleep. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 8:06 PM, chris wrote: > My Rambouillet (only road bike) has now been gone for repair going on 8 > weeks and I was told a couple of weeks ago that the bike had been shipped > from the frame repair shop to the

[RBW] Interesting sights and creating abstract art with Sam

Yesterday I did my usual 30 mile loop which included a stop at Lake Nokomis beach for a snack and a few photos. When I headed out I started hearing funny beep, which at first I thought was my Garmin, so I fiddled with it and it's connection and the beep seemed to stop but I was still trying to

[RBW] Re: Welcome to Portland, Zack

A highlight not captured in the pics was Andy saying "we just got passed by the squeaky Peugeot." Squeaky Peugeot guy was movin. Didn't seem like he was stopping to eat blackberries along the way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Friction Brifter?

Coincidentally, saw a review for the Retroshift shifters on Urban Velo: http://urbanvelo.org/retroshift-cx2-brakeshift-levers/ -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

Hi Tom, I plan on riding back to San Diego on Saturday after our shenanigans. Would be great to ride with others. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 12:34 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Made and confirmed my Amtrak ticket arriving in Irvine 10:53 am. > > Best, > > > > Hugh > Sunland, Ca > > > On Thu, Aug 8, 20

Re: [RBW] FS: Riv Wooly warm T's, Brooks saddle covers, Thompson seatpost, White Industries chainring and tool

Hurry if you want the wool T. You are first on the list but I have gotten 4 more yes's on the T. From: Evan Spacht To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 12:59 PM Subject: [RBW] FS: Riv Wooly warm T's, Brooks saddle covers, Thompso

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Waterford Hillborne frameset, lots of Riv-related parts and bits

Silver shifters and cockpit are no longer available. I will post pictures of the Miyata frameset shortly. Thanks for those who have expressed interest - please feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Eric On Thursday, August 8, 2013 12:37:47 PM UTC-7, gordo wrote: > > Hi all, > > Grad s

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

Mike, you said the magic words "hand crafted ales". I will be on the 11 train into Irvine. Time for some research into Irvine brews. On Friday, August 9, 2013, Mike Schiller wrote: > Looks like I'll need to let my beard grow in order to ride with you guys! > So with a bunch of 1100 am arrivals.

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

There is the Anthill pub on/near the UCI campus. Sounds like they have a good selection of liquid carbohydrates. May be full of college kids. It is north of the train station eight or nine miles. On Friday, August 9, 2013, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Mike, > > I like the way you think. Cause I was thin

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

I don't want this problem. I didn't look for it. It just happened. I feel for you. I've had extensive back surgery involving titanium rods, cages, and screws. It kept me from riding for a full year, but all is well now. Sometime recovery just takes time.You can't push it much. As others have sai

[RBW] Re: Trying to decide on handle bars for my Hunqapillar

Thanks for all the replies. Well, it looks like I'll go for the Albatross or the Bosco Bullmoose. Now I've got to decide which will serve me better... RBW also suggested the Albastache, but I figure it's probably a bit too similar to my current moustache on the Sam. On Thursday, August 8,

[RBW] Greetings - 64 cm Atlantis?

Dear Tony(s), I have a PBH of 863cm and ride a 61cm Atlantis - the tallest of all my bikes. I'm 6' with a long torso. I feel at home on it. The stand over is a tight fit, but works fine for gravel & pavement, but I would not do rough off-road with it. I think the top tube on the Atlantis is a b

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Waterford Hillborne frameset, lots of Riv-related parts and bits

Silver shifters, Tektro R536 brakes and cockpit are no longer available. Prices for the other parts (excluding wheels and frames) now include shipping! On Thursday, August 8, 2013 12:37:47 PM UTC-7, gordo wrote: > > Hi all, > > Grad school is starting in two weeks and I need to move some thing

[RBW] Long can be good, too

Hey Tony, You might consider staying at the Harpers Ferry Youth Hostel: http://www.hiusa.org/harpersferry (Actually across the tracks from the C&O Towpath in Knoxville, MD - a short ride of about a mile.) $20 bucks for a bunk, showers and breakfast. (Private room & camping available, to

[RBW] Re: OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

Ian, if you you email me at bobish (you know the provider), I will be happy to forward any responses I receive. • Perry -- 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

Re: [RBW] Leaving RBW Owners Bunch

O, do I feel your pain Tom. Nothing I post with my (current OS) Apple computer EVER posts unless I wait (often days) for Jim to pull out of the group firewall. Yet my iPad immediately posts and it uses the identical group settings, user name, password, etc. Go figure. Best of luck. Thank go

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: Japanese bed (shikibuton)

Hi Perry, I would also appreciate being kept in the loop with any interesting responses you receive. I have started sleeping on the floor and based on your experience I will look for some memory foam. Thanks. -jb On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 8:00 PM, bobish wrote: > Ian, if you you email me at

Re: [RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

Yes, it's the "finding like-minded riders" piece that's missing. I know quite a few people who ride, but in terms of their recreational riding, they're either Gran Fondo racing cyclists, or randonneurs. I can't keep up with either sort, but knowing that there are other like-minded folks from Va

Re: [RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

The Vancouver Bike Club, a recreational (ie, not racing) club has weekly rides at various levels. Might they be a place to start? On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 7:39 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > Yes, it's the "finding like-minded riders" piece that's missing. I know > quite a few people who ride, but in t

[RBW] Big Front Rack loaded on a Hunqapillar... am I crazy?

Hi Shawn. My current set up on my Sam is a nitto big front rack with huge swift industries panniers, and a large saddlesack in the rear. I've gone out like this a couple of times so far and I've got no complaints. Last trip we stopped and added a six pack to one of my panniers (completely lopsid

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

Now I'm really going to have to take the 23rd off! Good thing it's all down hill to San Clemente from Irvine! You know, as we're getting there kind of early, we can do a second-lunch/lupper sortofathing at Pizza Port. I've heard they have these "hand crafted ales" of which you speak. We may even

[RBW] Re: Interesting sights and creating abstract art with Sam

I love those kinds of happy photographic accidents. Thanks for sharing them with us! On Saturday, August 10, 2013 5:10:43 PM UTC-7, bwphoto wrote: > > Yesterday I did my usual 30 mile loop which included a stop at Lake > Nokomis beach for a snack and a few photos. When I headed out I started >

Re: [RBW] Re: Welcome to Portland, Zack

Is Squeaky Peugeot Guy the PDX equivalent of LA's Lone Wold? On 8/10/13, Zack wrote: > A highlight not captured in the pics was Andy saying "we just got passed by > the squeaky Peugeot." Squeaky Peugeot guy was movin. Didn't seem like he > was stopping to eat blackberries along the way. > > -- >

Re: [RBW] Re: New blug question

Laphrohaig? OK, now we're off topic -- but there's something ... Better? Cheers, Chris Tucson, AZ (soon) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

Can someone summarize the details, as I'm having a hard time finding essential nuggets of information. I may be able to meet folks in San Clemente? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

Night of 23rd in San Mateo State Park. http://goo.gl/maps/6fRK9 The rest is just details... Northern crew meeting at or about 11:00 in Irvine to ride down. I haven't been fully paying attention to what the southern contingent is doing. You should plan on being there with that bottle of whiskey!

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

And maybe the ride will be flat enough for a Quickbeam! (Orange) On Aug 10, 2013, at 10:58 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Night of 23rd in San Mateo State Park. http://goo.gl/maps/6fRK9 The > rest is just details... > > Northern crew meeting at or about 11:00 in Irvine to ride down. I > haven't bee

[RBW] Re: Welcome to Portland, Zack

Cecily- This fountain has several different spray modes. The one pictured is certainly the most bike friendly, and I'm always excited when I go by on a warm day and it's at this part of the cycle. You get a pleasant drizzle and are on your way. The other modes are more drenching. Highly recommen

[RBW] Re: Big Front Rack loaded on a Hunqapillar... am I crazy?

I don't have the Nitto Big Front but do have low riders and love the way a little load low and forward stabilizes the front end. I wasn't a fan of front weight up high on my Homer, but a few pounds from a sleeping bag/pad strapped to the top of a front rack (Mark's) is/was fine. I like using r

[RBW] Re: Portland: Eastside triple bump tour?

Certainly interested. > --Smitty -- 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

Re: [RBW] Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

And I thought you had a green one... :-) On 8/10/13, James Warren wrote: > > And maybe the ride will be flat enough for a Quickbeam! (Orange) > > > On Aug 10, 2013, at 10:58 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> Night of 23rd in San Mateo State Park. http://goo.gl/maps/6fRK9 The >> rest is just details...