Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread Joe Bernard
We've gone from bikes to hatchets to shaving. It's madness, I tell ya! Joe "Madness" Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:29:44 PM UTC-8, sameness wrote: > My defolliculaton arsenal includes a Merkur 34C, Personna Red blades (or > Feather Hi-Stainless if I'm feeling brave and/or

[RBW] Re: My first Riv - at long last. with pic.

2013-11-04 Thread cbone97
It's a Nitto Dirt Drop 80mm (or whatever the short one is). On Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:42:31 PM UTC-6, Mattt wrote: > > What stem do you have on the Sam? I am guessing dirt drop, but hard to > tell from the picture. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] FS: Set of Bicycle Quarterly/Vintage Bicycle Quarterly

2013-11-04 Thread Eric Platt
All issues Vol 1, No 1 through Vol 11 No 4. There are not mint. They have been read. Vol 1 Nos 1 and 4 are official reprints. 2 and 3 may be, but the paper seems better, so I don't know. No pages torn, but again, these have been read and are not mint. So don't be expecting mint. The whole se

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly issues are sold

2013-11-04 Thread Eric Platt
Pending payment from Daniel Afram. Thanks for the responses. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread Leslie
I signed up, I think almost instantly after it was announced; still haven't seen one, tho'... but being a good bit further east, I'm hoping one arrives today, perhaps tomorrow On Sunday, November 3, 2013 9:39:25 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > I signed in for one as soon as I saw the ad

[RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread Ron Mc
sausage and kraut will get you a few extra miles - occasionally with added thrust. On Sunday, November 3, 2013 9:33:10 PM UTC-6, Allan in Portland wrote: > > Technically a ride of the Mason Hill Rabble Rousers. But since half the > bikes were Riv's, I reckon that qualifies for a cross-post. We

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread Eric Platt
Mine showed up in Minnesota late last week. Just barely have had time to start reading. Really enjoying it so far. And yes, the ASCII bar designed are the best. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 7:44 AM, Leslie wrote: > I signed up, I think almost instantly after it was annou

[RBW] FS: Brooks Titanium Swift

2013-11-04 Thread hobie
Brooks Titanium Swift. Excellent condition! w. bag loops, black, large copper rivets. Small scuff on rear of saddle. $175.00 shipped Thanks for looking -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread Allan in Portland
It's a new google group. As the name suggests, it's open to the general rabble. However, talk is only about rides in and around Portland. No lycra. No gear. :) Though, only the latter is enforced. However, a conspicuous lack of the former got Smitty (of all people) dismissively called a Hipster

RE: [RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

2013-11-04 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Black, blue, red, white, silver, yellow and gray, in 5, 10 or 25 foot lengths available from Harris Cyclery here, Patrick: http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=2984 . It's great stuff. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patri

RE: [RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

2013-11-04 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
The green Thin Gripsters are, uh, dope. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip Williamson Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 1:24 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Soma C line: first ride

[RBW] FS: 2- 100% Merino Wool Superwash Cycling jersey's long sleeve black

2013-11-04 Thread hobie
Purchased these new from Ebay a year ago from Peanutbuttermusic1. $65. Used very lightly. 100% Merino Superwash Wool long sleeve jersey's in Black w. 3 rear pockets. They measure as follows. 1- Pit to pit is 21", Rear from top to bottom 28" w. a front 9" zipper. 2- Pit to pit 21-1/2", Rear from

Re: [RBW] FS: 2- 100% Merino Wool Superwash Cycling jersey's long sleeve black

2013-11-04 Thread Patrick Moore
I am interested. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM, hobie wrote: > Purchased these new from Ebay a year ago from Peanutbuttermusic1. > $65. Used very lightly. 100% Merino Superwash Wool long sleeve jersey's in > Black w. 3 rear pockets. They measure as follows. 1- Pit to pit is 21", > Rear from to

Re: [RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

2013-11-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Great -- thanks! Will archive for an order when I run out of my last rolls of black. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 8:08 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Black, blue, red, white, silver, yellow and gray, in 5, 10 or 25 foot > lengths available from Harris Cyclery here

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Still waiting in here in Honolulu. :-( Aloha, Bob On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 4:05 AM, Eric Platt wrote: > Mine showed up in Minnesota late last week. Just barely have had time to > start reading. Really enjoying it so far. And yes, the ASCII bar designed > are the best. > > > Eric Platt > St.

Re: [RBW] FS: 2- 100% Merino Wool Superwash Cycling jersey's long sleeve black

2013-11-04 Thread Patrick Moore
That is to say, I wannem both. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I am interested. > > > On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM, hobie wrote: > >> Purchased these new from Ebay a year ago from Peanutbuttermusic1. >> $65. Used very lightly. 100% Merino Superwash Wool long sleeve jer

[RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

2013-11-04 Thread Tony McG
My Atlantis and San Marcos have gray housing, but the Mt Hood, Noventa, and LHT have black because that is all that is available at the local bike shops. When I was changing the stem and shifter location (thumby to bar end) on the Atlantis, I ended up purchasing the Yokozuna kit from Rivendell

Re: [RBW] FS: 2- 100% Merino Wool Superwash Cycling jersey's long sleeve black

2013-11-04 Thread jimmy johnsen
Patrick. Just sent you an email for the jersey's On Monday, November 4, 2013 10:20 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: I am interested.  On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM, hobie wrote: Purchased these new from Ebay a year ago from Peanutbuttermusic1. $65. Used very lightly. 100% Merino Superwash Woo

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread Philip Williamson
Ah... I've only ever tried a solid bar safety razor, and Gillette blades. Ripped my face right up. Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, November 3, 2013 7:35:52 PM UTC-8, Roger wrote: > > Ironically, your photo is called "The Old" but I believe that was a razor > that debuted in 1929 and was n

RE: [RBW] FS: Nitto Stems, Jannd Rack, Soma Tires

2013-11-04 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
John: $35 shipped for the Dirt Drop? Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of john Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 1:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] FS: Nitto Stems, Jannd Rack, Soma Tires Hi all. I've got se

[RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread Coconutbill
Has anyone shaved with a hatchet? -- 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] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread cyclotourist
Came in Friday, been able to flip through just a little. Particularly like the tire height comparison photo in it. And the salacious centerfold, but that goes without saying. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10672105225/ On 11/4/13, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > Still waiting in here in H

RE: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Just spoke to Brian at Riv, who told me all the free catalogs have been mailed already -- but note that if you didn't get one, a free catalog will be placed in every order until they run out! Just placed an order (toe straps and wool boxers, perfect combo!), and can't wait to get the box with t

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread Patrick Moore
No, but I cut firewood with a Bic disposable. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > Has anyone shaved with a hatchet? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread Peter Morgano
Like Chuck Norris under my beard is another beard so no need for razors On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 2:51 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > No, but I cut firewood with a Bic disposable. > > > On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > >> Has anyone shaved with a hatchet? >> >> -- >> You rec

Re: [RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread cyclotourist
Ha! On 11/4/13, Allan in Portland wrote: > It's a new google group. As the name suggests, it's open to the general > rabble. However, talk is only about rides in and around Portland. No lycra. > > No gear. :) > > Though, only the latter is enforced. However, a conspicuous lack of the > former got

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto Stems, Jannd Rack, Soma Tires

2013-11-04 Thread John Bokman
Sure. Let me know where to send it. Are you okay with paying postage? I don't know how much something like that would cost. I'm on paypal at my email address. On Nov 4, 2013, at 10:46 AM, john wrote: > Hi all. I've got several stems I'm no longer using. Maybe one or some of you > are in need? a

[RBW] Bleriot visits Mr Washington and Mr Jefferson

2013-11-04 Thread Joan Oppel
 I had a lunch date today near the Capitol, then took the long way home to visit the Tidal Basin.  Pictures prove autumn in the city* can be beautiful, too:scroll left for the new pictures - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30856149@N04/10676839363/Joan*Of course, just my luck, the sun went behind clou

[RBW] It's all about the tyres

2013-11-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
Had the pleasure to "borrow" my brother's tyres for SFR 200k through Del Peurto Canyon. Original I wasn't planning to ride this route but ending up with a free Saturday for once! Some highlights. Seeing John Potis get squirted by water guns by other fellow Randonneurs. Traveling through a beauti

RE: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread Leslie
Upon arriving home from work just now, imagine my delight in discovering that it had arrived Ciao! Gotta go read -- 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

[RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread Zack
Some highlights/snippets: The thoroughly be-lycra'd gentleman in Forest Park actually said to Andy: "What is this, give a bike to a hipster day?" We discussed whether we looked like hipsters. Andy let me know that I look like a doofus - but the type of doofus you would want to hang out with.

[RBW] Chrome Bag FS $100 shipped

2013-11-04 Thread Eric Norris
OK, this is not *exactly* the kind of bag you’d carry while drinking the full-on Riv Kool-Aid, but if you know quality messenger bags it needs no introduction. Offered for sale is a lightly used “Soma” model messenger bag by Chrome. Not waxed canvas, and not a speck of leather anywhere, but it’

[RBW] 200k ride, 2 Rivendells in the wild. 1 video

2013-11-04 Thread Iron Rider
For those who may be interested: http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6394915007936833307#allposts. -- 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-

[RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread Garth
How funny when the catalogues started back in the late 90's , when the internet became big it was , eh, who wants a paper catalog anymore ? ! How things come back 'round . ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: It's all about the tyres

2013-11-04 Thread Michael
> > So what tyres were they and were they better or worse than the 'thons that > I usually see in pics on your bike? > -- 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 a

Re: [RBW] 200k ride, 2 Rivendells in the wild. 1 video

2013-11-04 Thread Jim Bronson
It said my current account didn't have access to your blog...not sure why. I would like to read it though as I also ride my Riv on brevets. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > For those who may be interested: > > http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=639491

[RBW] Re: Bleriot visits Mr Washington and Mr Jefferson

2013-11-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Those cherry trees light up twice a year don't they! Beautiful. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, November 4, 2013 2:36:43 PM UTC-7, Joan wrote: > > I had a lunch date today near the Capitol, then took the long way home to > visit the Tidal Basin. Pictures prove autumn *in* the city* can be >

[RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Brilliant! I can't stop laughing! Sometimes after reading the many group ride reports and rapport I really miss being able to ride with a group. Someday... someday! Thanks, Zack. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, November 4, 2013 4:23:04 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: > > Some highlights/snippets: > > T

Re: [RBW] 200k ride, 2 Rivendells in the wild. 1 video

2013-11-04 Thread sameness
Public link: eprider.blogspot.com/2013/11/central-jersey-200k-come-and-dance-with.html Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia > -- 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 i

[RBW] Aussies: CrMo Bosco Bars with Cheap BIN on Ebay

2013-11-04 Thread sameness
Ends almost exactly this time tomorrow: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nitto-Bosco-Handlebars-/111204335034?pt=AU_Sport_Cycling_Parts&hash=item19e44b7dba&_uhb=1 A quick look at those bar ends on zoom makes me wonder if "I own a hacksaw" passes for professional reduction up Bondi way, but I've never

[RBW] Re: It's all about the tyres

2013-11-04 Thread Manuel Acosta
Stole some Niffy Swiffties from my brother. For all purpose road riding they were perfect for what I needed. On Monday, November 4, 2013 3:45:51 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > So what tyres were they and were they better or worse than the 'thons that >> I usually see in pics on your bike? >> > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread Mike Williams
Sounds like a fun time, lots o sillyness!! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2013, at 3:23 PM, Zack wrote: > > Some highlights/snippets: > > The thoroughly be-lycra'd gentleman in Forest Park actually said to Andy: > "What is this, give a bike to a hipster day?" We discussed whether we looke

[RBW] Re: Bleriot visits Mr Washington and Mr Jefferson

2013-11-04 Thread Michael
> > Looks like a beautiful ride! > The Bleriot looks fantastic, too. Thanks for sharing. I think Bleriots are a little on the rare side. You don't see many of them spoken of here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread jimD
Yup, started reading it this weekend - a real treat. On Nov 3, 2013, at 11:19 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I had a pleasant surprise last week when I found the new Riv catalogue in the > box. As good as a reader! If Grant keeps up his diary, the dearth of bike > stuff to read won't be as great.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread jimD
+1 best question of the day. On Nov 4, 2013, at 11:13 AM, Coconutbill wrote: > Has anyone shaved with a hatchet? > > > -- > 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread Mike
Wow, that looks like a fun time. I need to follow that group more closely although I was working this past weekend anyway. Looks like you guys had a great time. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Stub Stewart Overnight from Portland/Hillsboro MAX

2013-11-04 Thread Shawn Granton
And I finally got around to the blog entry, too! http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-last-bike-overnight-of-2013-stub.html -Shawn -- http://urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/urban-adventure-league-portland http://societyofthreespeeds.wordpress.com

[RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread Coconutbill
Well... this ever-expanding beard of mine will probably at some point require require a hatchet to trim! -- 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 rb

Re: [RBW] Re: Planning 72 hours in Marin

2013-11-04 Thread John L
Thanks everyone! According to the SFO webpage http://www.flysfo.com/faqs#sthash.WIc8CUZA.dpuf>, baggage can be stored at the airport travel agency. If that proves to be false, I think the bottom lining of the nashbar bag can be removed and it can maybe folded into a pannier or large saddlesack

[RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

2013-11-04 Thread Rod Holland
Anyone tried mounting these on a Rambouillet? Would they fit? rod -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Velocity Rims, Again

2013-11-04 Thread Bill Lucas
Micheal, I have built both the Synergy and the A23 in 700C. The Synergy can only handle 100 Kgf spoke tension without puckering at the spoke holes. The A23 is my new fav because it can be tensioned to 130 Kgf and it is still available in off center drilling. The weight also drops. It was muc

Re: [RBW] Re: PDX Sunrise Coffee Club Tomorrow

2013-11-04 Thread Paul
That's a really nice looking setup. Do you just carry the trangia with fuel in it in a separate bag? And are you boiling the water in one kleen kanteen and then pouring it over the coffee in the H2Jo? Have you tried percolating with it? Paul On Sunday, November 3, 2013 6:34:11 PM UTC-5, Roger

[RBW] It's Here!

2013-11-04 Thread Paul Germain
It's here! I agree Dave. It's like having the Rivendell Reader back! I was amazed at how much easier it seemed to be to compare components (handlebar - to - handlebar, stem - to - stem, for instance). This is a keeper! Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. Dave Oct 31 09:55AM -0700

[RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-04 Thread Evan
Patrick: When you say you seek "the best cheap blade or disposables," do you mean basic modern cartridge-style blades or do you mean old school double-edge blades and the like? If it's the latter, I imagine you can spend hours (days?) skimming through the Badger & Blade forums. But if you want

Re: [RBW] Re: Planning 72 hours in Marin

2013-11-04 Thread Anne Paulson
There are a lot of great paved roads. Highway 1 is good from Muir Beach to... well, it's good from Muir Beach to past Fort Bragg, certainly anywhere north of Muir Beach that you'd get to in two relaxed touring days is good. I'm a fan of Fairfax-Bolinas Road, Panoramic Highway is great, Ridgecrest i