[RBW] Re: Announcing Rivendell Grin Fundo!

Who's going on this? I am. I have three days to buy a sleeping bag and choose a bike (or rig the QB with lower gears). Totally new experience for me. I haven't camped since I used to go sleep in the UCSC woods because I couldn't stand all the humanity in the dorms. I think I car-camped a coup

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

Andy, Well done! The V-B is one of the loops I'd like to do when I visit. I think getting your family on an outing like this is superb. ~Hugh On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:48:32 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > The Banks-Vernonia Trail has been mentioned on this list before. It's a >

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

Her own pocket knife? I don't even have my own pocket knife! I'm jealous! Looks like a fantastic time was had by all. On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:48:32 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > The Banks-Vernonia Trail has been mentioned on this list before. It's a > 20+ mile rail trail abou

[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

Thanks, Andrew. I honestly believe that most librarians choose this profession because at some point in their lives, a librarian played a pivotal role. It's true for me, and it's also true for a few librarians I know. Tell her I'm giving her the Secret Librarian Sign of Recognition from all t

[RBW] Re: Crazy Idea: Riv National Jamboree

I'd do mn or wi for sure. -- 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] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

Switching over to an Esbit for cooking could save a little weight and space, but you really don't seem to be over packing at all. On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:09:21 AM UTC-4, Tom Virgil wrote: > > I am not interested in fern elves who sleep under leaves or those who can > build a house at the

[RBW] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

Hey Tom, you are definitely in the ballpark and can hone from there. I don't carry a sleeping bag liner or tent footprint and depending on the S24O don't bring a stove or food, but otherwise my list looks similar to yours. One of the beauties of an S24O is you really can't go wrong by bringing

Re: [RBW] Custom Riv on the 'bay

I cannot decipher the serial numbers. My best guess would be Curt Goodrich whom Riv contracted for custom builds around that time. On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 6:34 PM, Christopher Murray < chrispmurra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Looking at eBay and there is a custom Riv. Seller gives the serial number >

Re: [RBW] Re: First Riv in the wild

Passed two known (to me) Riv's, Ed and Mary on their SimpleOne and Quickbeam SS bikes this morning close the the Jefferson Memorial... I'm looking forward to catching them for the #FridayCoffeeClub at Swings in downtown DC. This week will be my first on the Atlantis! -- You received this mes

Re: [RBW] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

You list seems reasonable to me. Like was said, I'm not much of a bag liner or footprint sort of guy, I could usually forget the sleeping bag as mostly I just end up laying on top of it. I could maybe lose the bucket too. Other than that, and this has been driven home for me camping with my kid

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

Awesome Andy! "They were bummed it was only one night." Always leave 'um wantin' more! Age 5 or 6 is when ours get their first knife. It really helps teach responsibility and mindfulness. They've gotten cut perhaps once each, and only minor at that. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, August 20,

Re: [RBW] Banks-Vernonia Betty

What a wonderful family bike trip. You are impacting your children in far reaching ways. Oh the days of getting a pocket knife for Christmas as spending the afternoon in the ER getting stitches:). On Wednesday, August 21, 2013, Cecily Walker wrote: > Her own pocket knife? I don't even have my ow

[RBW] For Trade: Swift Industries "Little Dear" Saddlebag for Keven's Bag

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[RBW] For Trade: Swift Industries "Little Dear" Saddlebag for Keven's Bag

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[RBW] Re: FS White Industries Wheelset/Two New Cranks and BB

Sale Pending on the wheels, cranks still available. On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:52:22 AM UTC-4, Trevor saxton wrote: > > I had posted these before and then taken them off but would like to try > again, for sale is a 650b white indutries wheelset, less than 60miles > ridden, handbuilt by Antho

[RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Any thoughts? I can get the XT hub pretty cheap, VO would appear to win on looks but will cost me about double. Phil/Paul would be great but not in the budget for this wheelset. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

tried and true XT 30-second trick for a flat belly This daily 30-second trick BOOSTS your body's #1 fat-burning hormone http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5214d62890ccd56284a0fst02duc -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

So nice to see a family trip like this. Sounds & looks like a great trip. My son turns 5 next month & I ordered him the round-tip Opinel. Not sure he'll get to keep it in his pocket all the time, maybe I'll keep it & bring it out when he needs it. Best, Eric Indpls > > -- You received th

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

If you can find the older steel axle models the XT's are great. The newer versions have aluminum axles and smaller ball bearings. Actually the LX is probably a better hub these days for touring. Another fair -priced good touring hubset is the Ambrosio Zenith. They are popular in Europe and us

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

I would go with the XT. VO has some pretty ardent fans. I used to be back in the day when they were still selling NOS Pelissier hubs, racks made by Banjo and some incredible wicker baskets hand made by an Amish family in rural Minnesota (why did I ever give mine away!?!). I tried a few of the

[RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Tom Repair tools alone is six more pounds. I think all my bags weigh in at close to 12 pounds before I load them. So with bag weight I'm generally around 60 to 70 pounds. This handles and rides well for me. We are in Mackinaw today on the last couple of days of the USBR35 and the gear han

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Hi Tom. Here's a recent set-up I used for a quick S24O in good weather. I think it came in at less than 15 lbs, including pannier and handlebar bag weight (but not including food or water bottles): http://tinyurl.com/mnfdtt5 I think the main weight savings were the ultralight tent, sleeping bag,

Re: [RBW] Re: What's with the MUSA shorts? Clue me in please.

Yeah, kinda. The MUSA shorts are basically designed to wear over your preferred riding (under)shorts to provide modesty and a "normal apparel" look. Padded, unpadded, whatever floats your keister, cover them with MUSA... Steve On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Matthew J wrote: > This goes back

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

The list looks reasonable to me. I too use a tent footprint, and I wouldn't be without it; saves the tent floor from getting holes in it. I also like to bring a plastic plate/cutting board. So useful. And don't you bring a headlamp? On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 11:09 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > I am no

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

I say go with XT. I have them on a few of my bikes and have had no problems. The problem though is finding them. The non-disc XTs are pretty much unavailable in the US. Although the LX are fine. I will say that I scored an 36h XT through Amazon a while back. The price was great. I'm with Matthe

Re: [RBW] Custom Riv on the 'bay

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Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Whether I'm gone for a week or an overnight the load is pretty much the same with the exception of the amount of food, Via, and underwear (2 for an S24O, 3 for a week, same for socks). I did an S24O on my Hilsen a few years ago and managed to fit everything into a trunk sack and medium saddlesa

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Nice set-up, Mike. How did the Hilsen handle with the loaded Saddlesack? Lee On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Mike wrote: > Whether I'm gone for a week or an overnight the load is pretty much the > same with the exception of the amount of food, Via, and underwear (2 for an > S24O, 3 for a week

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Mike, I'll have to do a comparison of LX vs XT... Matthew, I've had similar thoughts on some of the VO stuff. I'm very satisfied with their fenders, and the polyvalent double crank I have has been great but I'd be more comfortable hearing some first hand reports on the hubs, especially at

[RBW] The Secret to Success.

My idea of a great birthday? Do the things I love with the folks I care about. Got plenty of that this past weekend. Pictures proved that family and friends are all you need to make a birthday special: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHCXr1g -Manny "Birthdays are just another reason to hang with love one

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Actually, go with LX. More durable than the XT, it's only drawback compared to the XT is a little bit of weight. These are things I have not directly tested on my own; I am repeating what Rich at Rivendell told me. My LX hub wheels have been outstanding. The hubs look really good and cost less

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

Looks like a GREAT trip! On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:48:32 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > The Banks-Vernonia Trail has been mentioned on this list before. It's a > 20+ mile rail trail about 30 miles west of Portland, OR. Conveniently it > goes through a state park about halfway thro

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Fantastic, Manny! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:28:09 AM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > My idea of a great birthday? > Do the things I love with the folks I care about. > Got plenty of that this past weekend. > > > Pictures proved that family and friends are all you ne

Re: [RBW] Custom Riv on the 'bay

My Rivendell/Curt Goodrich custom, circa 2001, has the initials CG in the serial number. Other serial numbers I've seen also have the initials of the builder (i.e. JS/Joe Starck, MN/Mark Nobilette). Not sure who RE would besomebody at Match? On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6:07:49 AM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 9:36:08 AM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > > Actually, go with LX. More durable than the XT, it's only drawback > compared to the XT is a little bit of weight. These are things I have not > directly tested on my own; I am repeating what Rich at Rivendell told me.

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Wow, that's a small load. There's no way I could carry that small amount on a week-long trip and not get cold at some point and not be able to get warm again. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Mike wrote: > Whether I'm gone for a week or an overnight the load is pretty much the same > with the exc

Re: [RBW] Re: What's with the MUSA shorts? Clue me in please.

They are kind of short...especially the older ones. My wish is that they were made with a different material...need some softness. The shorts aren't bad but the longer knickers are noisy and not that comfortable...feels like I'm wearing a tarp. On Monday, August 19, 2013 6:22:27 PM UTC-7, cy

[RBW] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

I also skip the sleeping bag liner and tent footprint, but that really depends on your local conditions. I also skip a pillow. After removing the sleeping bag from the compression sack, I stuff various pieces of clothing into the compression sack. Punch it a bit here and there for shaping, and

[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

Cecily, Congratulations on the new Betty Foy. It is a great bike. My wife absolutely loves her's. Here is a link to some pics of her pride and joy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157632720988872/ On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:43:46 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: > > I had very

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

Hi David, Looking forward to this Riv gathering and meeting new people who ride bikes. I am sure you can entertain us with first hand Manny stories. Should be a few of us riding south on Saturday. Peace On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, David Yu Greenblatt wrote: > > Howdy, I would like to join you

[RBW] FS: Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x35 and 700x40

Selling two sets of brand new (still in the box) Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires. One set is 700x35, the other is 700x40. Would like to get $115 for each set including shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S. Local pick-up in San Francisco saves $5 on a set. Thanks for looking! Eric -

[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

Oh, great, now I have paint envy! I don't know what it is about the red and the pink Riv paint, but one almost wants to lick it, it looks so good. I rue the days I discovered what a Glorious is and the day I learned about custom paint. Not that I don't like my Betty Foy's paint - I do - but red

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Anne, He's planning for an S240 and the locale is temperate. I always get cold so I tend to error on the side of more layers. Tom the list looks good, I find (since I'm new to this) I could have brought something or left something behind but as Deacon states why risk it. I am continuing to re

[RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

I love that colour combination, Shawn! And of course, I love the cream fenders. :) On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:41:07 AM UTC-7, shawn wrote: > > Cecily, > Congratulations on the new Betty Foy. It is a great bike. My wife > absolutely loves her's. Here is a link to some pics of her pride and

Re: [RBW] Re: That Betty Foy is some bicycle!

My Road Standard is red with cream headtube, and it really stands out. Cream fenders are waiting for a rainy spell to be installed. :) On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > I love that colour combination, Shawn! And of course, I love the cream > fenders. :) > > On Wednesday,

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

I've also been looking at hubs recently and got pretty confused by several comments I came across about old vs. new XT vs. LX hubs, for example the switch to aluminium axles. Say you just wanted the toughest, most durable current-generation Shimano hub and didn't care at all about weight. Is LX

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

My understanding is that if you are buying new parts, then LX is it. Shimano should come out with an LX crank with 24-36-46 chainrings and complete LX's journey toward its place as THE touring group. On Aug 21, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Tom Harrop wrote: > > > Say you just wanted the toughest, mos

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Hey Anne, that picture showed my minimalist load. That was a one time deal. My regular s24o load, and week long load, looks like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/9075069543/in/photolist-ePW71g-bAFxeG-bZWTnG-e9mKLz-abPW9o-d63Xhu-dxfPuP-bZWTys-bu3HJF It usually includes sleeping bag

Re: [RBW] Custom Riv on the 'bay

So does mine built in 2001 and starts with CG. This one looks like it was built in 1999 or thereabouts basis fork crown and seatstay caps which have that Waterford "W" On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 12:12:14 PM UTC-5, rob markwardt wrote: > My Rivendell/Curt Goodrich custom, circa 2001, has the

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

For the record, I will employ a tent, and bring a u-lock, and some rye wiskey, and earplugs in case the local teenagers want to stay up past 11 on a Friday night. 9 can mill about and look like 8. Should be a lot of fun. I'll likely need to high-tail it south on Saturday, so I may not join for a

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 9:15:15 AM UTC-7, Lee Chae wrote: > > Nice set-up, Mike. How did the Hilsen handle with the loaded Saddlesack? > > Lee > Lee, I didn't really like the way it handled the load on descents. Too top heavy. I did a test run with this load for a 3 day trip but ultimately

[RBW] used bikes and a frame for sale

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[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

All good expeditions should be simple in concept, difficult in their execution and satisfying to remember--Alastair Humphreys Thanks for sharing Andy. Looks like a great time. While it's years out, i'm so looking forward to the day when me, my wife and my daughter can head out for a bike campi

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Be GOOD to Yourself ... get some Phil hubs . The VO hubs ? What about freehub bodies or other parts in the future ? I don't think so. XT hubs ? Do you like messing with adjustments and greasing them ? If so .. go for it.If not ... get the Phil. Or, the White Industries at leas

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Manny, here's wishing you a belated happy birthday. --mike On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 9:28:09 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > My idea of a great birthday? > Do the things I love with the folks I care about. > Got plenty of that this past weekend. > > > Pictures proved that family and frie

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

*While it's years out, i'm so looking forward to the day when me, my wife and my daughter can head out for a bike camping trip. * * * That day may not be as far out as you think, Mike... My son was bike camping at 12 months and we've had multiple 12-14 month olds on Kidical Mass overnighters the

Re: [RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

My son went bike camping at 8 months. He went on a week long trip at age 2 1/2 years. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > While it's years out, i'm so looking forward to the day when me, my wife and > my daughter can head out for a bike camping trip. >

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

That looks like fun regardless of one's age. Hopefully at the end the kids wanted to know "when can we go again?". dougP On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:48:32 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > The Banks-Vernonia Trail has been mentioned on this list before. It's a > 20+ mile rail trail a

[RBW] Fast Freds!

Ordered three Furious Freds from Wiggle in the Eew Kai on Monday. DHL delivered them at 3 pm US MDST today. $178 shipped for three. They each weigh a true 360 grams for the 622X2" size. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo

[RBW] Re: Fast Freds!

They will weigh substantially less when you slice off those extraneous side knobs. On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:32:50 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Ordered three Furious Freds from Wiggle in the Eew Kai on Monday. DHL > delivered them at 3 pm US MDST today. $178 shipped for three. > >

[RBW] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

Tom: That looks about right. If you're getting ready for this weekend, it's only one night so no real penalty for either over packing or forgetting something. I forgot my sleeping pad on one overnight. Wouldn't want to sleep like that for an extended period but for one night, no worries. I

Re: [RBW] How much do you carry on your S24O?

Anne, Sorry I thought you were talking about Tom's pack list. ~Hugh On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:14:16 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > Wow, that's a small load. There's no way I could carry that small > amount on a week-long trip and not get cold at some point and not be > able to get w

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

Esteban: You're leaving USD @ 3? Heading north with a load, what's a reasonable time for you to get there? I'm guessing headwind from Torrey Pines to Oceanside. Across the base isn't too bad. I've got a number for you ending in 0625; still good? Mine never changes. We can keep you posted

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

I ran DaVinci cable splitters on my Bomba (to swap between Noodles and Bullmoose bars)... An idea Seth Vidal shared with this forum :) I was able to swap bars, brakes and shifters in literally 5 minutes... pretty cool setup. Here's how I had mine set up: Shift cables: I put splitters on the fr

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

> > Uh oh...Looks like Soma Fabrications added one of your pics to their > favorites...keep an eye on that one... > AnywayHappy Birthday, Manny. Looks like you have some great times on the bike on the west coast there! Thanks for sharing! -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Be GOOD to Yourself ... -Thanks Garth! :) Love this comment. So you got me on Phil's site... $400+ for a cassette hub? Out of my league I'm afraid. Looking at the FW Touring hub's there are 36, 40 and 48 degree options... hate to ask the dumb quesiton but what does that mean? Anyone use

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

36, 40 and 48 degree options Those are spoke hole drillings. On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 3:14:55 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > > Be GOOD to Yourself ... > > -Thanks Garth! :) Love this comment. So you got me on Phil's site... > $400+ for a cassette hub? Out of my league I'm afraid.

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:44:45 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > These are Hubs .. and they are Investments . Get the best first. > Hey All, The best for me are, and have been for many years, DT Swiss 240s. Or 340s if cheap enough. Or 440s if you need the beefy ones. This is based entirely

RE: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

36, 40 and 48 are, I think, spoke counts. I've got Paul hubs on the truss bike I built with Mike Flanigan at A.N.T. They're beautiful, and smooth, but I don't have more than 500 miles on them. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

duh. Gotcha... don't know why Phil calls it degree's and not spokes. :) I'll have to check out DT Swiss, I knew they did spokes and rims. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

Hello Friends, I'm planning a birthday celebration S24O campout for Monday Sept. 2nd. and would love some company. The location is not set in stone and I'm open to suggestions. Mixed terrain riding is welcome and desired.   I live near the summit of Highway 17 (Redwood Estates) and I work in Sco

[RBW] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

For an S24O I tend to bring whatever I feel like bringing. Sometimes that includes a hardcover book (gasp!), maybe a bottle of wine and an opener (double gasp!). Maybe a deck of cards (#faint). Sometimes my S24O starts at the end of one workday and ends at the beginning of the next workday,

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

Bobby, That's awesome. Exactly what I was wondering about. Glad to see it does work well. William - The thumbie's as a vehicle to swap the shifters is really cool, I hadn't thought about that. I'm not entirely wedded to keeping bar-end's so I'm going to have to look at that. Do the thumb(ie)

[RBW] Re: Traveling with a bike

> > If you are going to SF, call RBW and see if you can rent one of theirs. > -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

Our youngest was 7 months on her first bikepacking trip, earlier this year. She's already done multiple bikepacking and car camping trips. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:44:06 PM UTC-6, Mike wrote: > > All good expeditions should be simple in concept, difficult in their >

[RBW] Rivendell Grin Fundo (Riv S240 Campout) This Saturday! 4 spots left!

The first ever *Rivendell Grin Fundo* is on for this Saturday, August 24th. There are 4 spots remaining. Come and join us! We'll be leaving Riv to head towards Mt. Diablo at 3pm on Saturday. Demo bikes are available for loan, just let me know ASAP. We've got some extra camping gear, too. $7

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

William - The thumbie's as a vehicle to swap the shifters is really cool, I hadn't thought about that. I'm not entirely wedded to keeping bar-end's so I'm going to have to look at that. Do the thumb(ie) bases stay on their respective bar's or move when you swap bars? It depends. When I bough

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

> > Nice! What kind of bike is your 6-y.o.'s? > After taking my 10-year old in for stitches weekend before last, my pocketknife advice is start early, but supervise often. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] FS Price Reduced: Nitto Lugged Seatpost, Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes

Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes , front and rear (New) $85 Shipped to CONUS On Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:19:57 AM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > Nitto seatpost has

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Hey Tony I believe the confusion is the symbol they use looks a degree symbol, but it is obviously spoke count !! Lickton's in Chicago has always had the best prices on Phil hubs :) $329 for the rear cassette, that should help ! http://www.lickbike.com/productpage.aspx?PART_NUM_SUB=%27

Re: [RBW] Re: How much do you carry on your S24O?

I've been known to bring a book. Usually a paperback, though. Also like a (Thermarest) pillow and sleeping pad. For the latter, been using a Big Agnes inflatable. Even carry a heavy(ish) stove and fuel cannister. Have the Esbit but like the bigger flame if I'm cooking food. Also easier to hea

[RBW] Easily

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Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

Happy birthday! Possible camping spots: I'm fond of New Brighton Beach, probably because of its excellent proximity to Gayles. Is Little Basin too far? I've been curious about camping there. And I hear that while the road from Highway 236 to Little Basin is paved, there is a non-paved bikeable e

[RBW] Re: Fast Freds!

FWIW Patrick . also check out hibike.com , bike-discount.de and planet-x-bikes.co.uk for Schwalbe Tyres and all bike parts ! -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

Don't they still have the standard buck knife that's looked the same for 50 years. Even has a rivendelish leather case that wears in nicely and you cut your thumb till it dulls while flipping it open. I snagged a free plastic knife tonight with my to go order ::. Can't cut butter or me. ::: s

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

6yo is on a Torker Interurban 20". It came w/ straight bars, and I swapped them out for porteur style bars. The 7-sp twist shift is hard for little gloved hands to operate. Thinking of switching to a 9sp w/trigger set up before winter. Other than those issues, it seems to be a pretty good bike.

[RBW] Re: Opniel knives

What's with the rounded tip knife? I don't get why the round tip makes it kiddie safe. Seems more dangerous to me (as the Riv site alludes to -- it looks like a spoon). In my experience, kids learn just fine to respect something that's sharp when they are shown it with respect and see me handli

Re: [RBW] Re: Fast Freds!

Thanks, Garth. Wiggle was so fast that -- well, it's faster than ordering from an adjacent state! Prices decent on many things, too. SJS is good, and I've ordered from ProBike and prolly at least one other, but Wiggle -- man! On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 6:49 PM, Garth wrote: > FWIW Patrick . a

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

Wl, I remember (said the old man, settling himself more comfortably on the saddle) getting my first pocket knife at about age 8, or perhaps seven -- my father gave it to me, and it was one of the traditional bone- or ersatz-bone-handled ones with a large blade and a small one. I 'mediately mana

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Manny, Happy Birthday! As usual great pictures and a good time had by all. I wish I could have made it up to help you celebrate! Next one. ~Hugh On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 9:28:09 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > My idea of a great birthday? > Do the things I love with the folks I care a

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Hey Garth, that site is fantastic! Thanks for passing it along. Hey since you use the FW Phil hubs, what FW's do you use and where do you get them? I'd definitely be happy with 8 speed... and maybe even with 7. When you say no-maintenance are you referring to not having to service the free hu

[RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Mangandang gabi! I would love a little photo essay on the Acosta clan bikes, esp Papa bear's!! -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: Cockpit Change-out's

No worries, makes sense about the hinge. Your comment brings up the good question of how often I would really swap out the cockpits... and how much energy really needs to be put into it. I think the DaVinci splitters are the way to go if you want 'plug and play', with an added cost of ~$20/se

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

Andrew, I might be interested. Sounds fun, and Ive never really ridden in the SC mountains. I'll let you know soon!I'll be coming from SF. -Mike Sent from my iPhone On Aug 21, 2013, at 3:29 PM, Andrew Letton wrote: > Hello Friends, > I'm planning a birthday celebration S24O campo

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

Add your vote, listers. Grant did! jim m wc ca -- 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 thi

[RBW] Re: FS Price Reduced: Nitto Lugged Seatpost, Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes

Brakes have been sold. Thanks! On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 7:43:16 PM UTC-4, Chris wrote: > > Shimano CX70 Canti Brakes , > front and rear (New) > $85 Shipped to CONUS > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: The Secret to Success.

Couldn't imagine a better way to spend one! On 8/21/13, Edwin W wrote: > Mangandang gabi! > I would love a little photo essay on the Acosta clan bikes, esp Papa > bear's!! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscri

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv National Jamboree Poll

Let's make sure to nail this down sooner rather than later. Dates & location. Being a National Event, there will be a lot of travelers & the best air fares go quickly. I'm not voting on location as I'll be there wherever it happens, and my time is flexible regarding dates. dougP On Wedne

[RBW] Re: Banks-Vernonia Betty

Ha. I set my six year old son up with a knife and a stick and a very clear and firm explanation of how to whittle safely and successfully. After about four minutes of totally legit whittlin', I went to turn off the hose, and came back to a white faced boy holding a deep gash on his finger. Injur

Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives

No idea why Case hasn't been mentioned. They remain MUSA. http://www.wrcase.com/support/ With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:01:37 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Wl, I remember (said the old man, settling himself more comfortably on > the saddle) getting my first pocke

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