[RBW] Re: Your dream RBW wheel set build, please

A quick dynohub point... I have around ten years and many, many thousands of miles on a Shimano DH3-N70. It has been great to ride, and I sort of forgot it was there, until I recently started trying out other wheels. In general, the drag is so low you don't notice it unless you're really thin

[RBW] In San Diego this week

Hi SOCAL Riv-sters! I'm going to be in town tonight thru Friday morning... Staying in the Gaslamp area. I'll be pretty tied up with work but would love to catch a sunrise coffee or maybe an evening beverage if anyone is around. I'll have a rental car but no bike. If someone has a spare bike a

[RBW] Maryland Paint Branch and Savage Mill Trail Ride report with pics.

That Bleriot is looking sharp! Great report, I need to get up to some of those MD trails next year 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 t

[RBW] Maryland Paint Branch and Savage Mill Trail Ride report with pics.

Thanks Tony. I installed the fenders and front rack in October/November. Now I just need a decaleur for the bag. Regarding trails: There's also the Catonsville Trolley trail, which you can easily link up to the Grist Mill, BWI and B&A Trails and run them all in the same ride in that order and bac

Re: [RBW] Maryland Paint Branch and Savage Mill Trail Ride report with pics.

I will definitely take you up on that! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: The Canti Hilsen.

Thanks Jinxed. Every time I ask somebody, they confirm that I should be on a 59. On Saturday, December 13, 2014 6:07:28 PM UTC+1, jinxed wrote: > > Ikky - I am 5'9" with a PBH of 84.5 > > I will certainly echo Johans comments regarding the moustache bars. As > Rivendell suggests, they require a

[RBW] WTB: Li'l Loafer or Acorn Mini Rando

Searching for a canvas Nigel Smythe Little Loafer or Acorn Mini Rando. Such a nice shape, and there don't seem to be many alternatives. This is a gift for my dearest, who loathes reflectives, which is why the Sackville Trunksack is out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

Thanks for this review. I am looking to purchase Loup Loup's (or Pari-motos). My Hetre's are good tires, but a bit sluggish for me. I'm hoping Loup Loup's will result in a more snappier ride. On Friday, August 8, 2014 10:21:22 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Yes, the LoupLoups have been far

[RBW] Re: Phase Two of an Atlantis build

I'll be interested in learning if the tighter radius affects the shifting. Let us know. Michael On Thursday, December 11, 2014 10:25:29 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I got the brakes set up on my new/old Atlantis. I've gone with Tektro > CR720s for now. I did a fun modification on one of

[RBW] Re: Phase Two of an Atlantis build

"I'll be interested in learning if the tighter radius affects the shifting." My wife's Atlantis came with the shifting cables wrapped under the bar tape all the way up, similar to Bill's. It shifts perfectly with indexed 8 speed Ultegra bar ends amd a Depre XT derailer. dougP On Monday, Dec

[RBW] Re: Help our SOs! Gift Ideas

I just got a Falls Creek Outfitters cap for my birthday. I love it. Mine is two kinds of plaid-y, but here's a link to the solid ones: http://fallscreekoutfitters.bigcartel.com/product/fco-woolie-cap-solid Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, December 7, 2014 5:30:39 PM UTC-8, Glen wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Phase Two of an Atlantis build

I'm not expecting a problem. It feels normal on the stand and around the block. The logical hypothesis is more bends should yield more friction. But remember: SRAM brifters run shift housing under the tape, and I don't hear a ton of complaining Campy brifters run shift housing under the tape

Re: [RBW] Re: Phase Two of an Atlantis build

YUSSS. I like your rack mounting. Glad the bike is getting used! Gabe On Sunday, December 14, 2014 10:31:59 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Now, with racks and dynamo lighting installed: > > 'Lantis > > After that, I did a minor front

[RBW] Re: Maryland Paint Branch and Savage Mill Trail Ride report with pics.

Great ride report! Thank you for the vicarious adventure! > > With abandon, Patrick -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Your dream RBW wheel set build, please

TANTAFL At some point you're in the business of providing watts to a lighting device. Watts in watts out. The benefits to having all-day lighting are so obvious to me that my legs will just have to pay the small price.* * And since I have schmidts', the price has been effectively transferred from

[RBW] Re: FS: VO Baguette handlebar bag, plus sleeping bag liner and handlebars

The bag-typed items have SOLD. I still have the Civia Duponts for sale for $10, local pickup in Portland only. -Shawn -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Your dream RBW wheel set build, please

> TANTAFL > > To be pedantic, It's TANSTAAFL; There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. I just finished reading *The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress*, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also thoroughly enjoy how you applied that principle to bicycle lighting. It's a good perspective; dynamos are the most ef

Re: [RBW] Re: Phase Two of an Atlantis build

> > > None of the above have a tighter radius than the loop back at the > derailer, and everybody has that > > I'm not worried about it. > That makes a lot of sense. Especially since the loop at the rear derailer is much more exposed to road dirt. We should probably change--or clean and lube--th

[RBW] I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

http://www.cnet.com/news/buy-in-store-sell-online-at-a-fat-profit-its-happy-holidays-for-arbitragers/ He's far from the only one. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

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UPDATE: Couple things sold, but still have a buncha stuff. Offering free shipping now, and lowered a couple prices on bags. To buy these bags/parts, please use the links to my bigcartel storefront ( treetop.bigcartel.com). This uses Paypal for checkout. Thanks! David Chicago Tektro R365 Long Rea

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Sackville, Swift, Edelux, Ortlieb, Dyanamo Wheelset, etc

Everything still available, no money exchanged yet. I'll be heading out of town on the 17th, so anything purchased after today will have to wait until the 22nd to get shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

A bunch of circumstantial evidence and my Spidey Sense tells me this Large Albatrossed Custom Painted A Homer Hilsen is not being sold by the original owner: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4802051500.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: In San Diego this week

Tony, I re-posted this on our SCAR SoCal All Rounders Google Group. Probably the best bet is a ride with Curtis as he often does evening pub run near where your staying. ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Monday, December 15, 2014 2:54:00 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > Hi SOCAL Riv-sters! I'm g

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: VO Baguette handlebar bag, plus sleeping bag liner and handlebars

Why Portland pickup only? I wouldn't think shipping would be more than $15. Granted, that's more than what you're asking for the bars, but, you noted they retailed for $55 new. On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Shawn Granton < urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The bag-typed items have S

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

Seriously! The one shot of the Hilsen is out of focus, and who puts up a picture of a rain-soaked rear derailleur with a rusted chain??? Did you mention this to Jenny Oh? - Andrew, Bberkeley On Monday, December 15, 2014 2:20:03 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > A bunch of circumstantial evidenc

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

Ha, since you dug this old thread back up, I am still using the LoupLoups and I'm still on the same batch I mentioned back in August. Can't imagine using anything else other than the Compass tires in general, and the LoupLoups on this bike for sure, since that's the biggest that will fit between t

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting and pulleys again

I have a big ring of 44 and I use the 11 on almost every ride. I'm pretty happy with 44/28 up front and 11-34 in the back, 9 speed indexed shifting with Microshift bar end, Deore M591-SGS derailer and HG50 cassette. This combination maxes out about 28-29 mph, which is fine for my usage. Smallest

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting and pulleys again

My gofast has a 15 t small and a 17 t big (both fixed) with a single 46 t ring (and 24 1/2" actual diameter 650C wheels). My ultimate top speed (at least on 2 occasions) was 37.5 mph; my typical downhill top speed is 30 mph; and my typical downhill cruising speed is 25 mph. ~168, 136, 112 crank rpm

[RBW] Ride Across America On An Orange Quckbeam

Friend Paul's Blog: "So I started riding my bike away from Michigan this October with the idea that I would head back to Oregon and live near the coast for awhile, but I'm not in a rush, so we'll see if I get into any adventures. Currently I'm farm hopping around Austin, Texas, building up my

[RBW] Re: Ride Across America On An Orange Quckbeam

Wow! What a fantastic adventure! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, December 15, 2014 4:37:51 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: > > Friend Paul's Blog: > > "So I started riding my bike away from Michigan this October with the idea > that I would head back to Oregon and live near the coast for awhile, bu

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

Yes, looks fishy to me. I just want to thank Bill and all the other people who look after us all by checking these online sales. Doug Williams On Monday, December 15, 2014 2:20:03 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > A bunch of circumstantial evidence and my Spidey Sense tells me this Large > Alba

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

Weird, the derailleur pictures are on a red bike; not a School Bus Yellow one. But I think the most glaring thing (at least if it were on this list, which it's not) is the term "rocking". : ) Aaron "Rocking some bitchin' barend shifters" Young The Dalles, OR On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 4:17 PM, Dou

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: VO Baguette handlebar bag, plus sleeping bag liner and handlebars

If someone really wants to spend the money on shipping (which, as Jim points out, will be more than the bars), I would be down with shipping. (Jim, do you want to buy the bars?) -Shawn No one actually looks at email signatures anymore, but here goes nothing: http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.c

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

The Noodle cockpit does "rock" the right controls for a "sick" 1x10 setup, which is not beyond the ken of an iconoclastic Rivster. Still. On Monday, December 15, 2014 4:25:30 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: > > Weird, the derailleur pictures are on a red bike; not a School Bus Yellow > one. But I

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

No mention of size, wheelset, tires, etc., lots of the details near'n'dear to any Rivendell owner. The price is about one-third of new? Lot'o'rockin' going on there. dougP On Monday, December 15, 2014 2:20:03 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > A bunch of circumstantial evidence and my Spidey

[RBW] Serial Number Reg

Hi All, Could have sworn there used to be a serial number reg form on rivbike.com. At least I have memories entering one. Does it still exist? If yes, can someone point me there. Can't seem to be able to find it. Best, Clayton -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Chocolate Goop

OK, everybody please share your best chocolate goop recipe. http://eatbacondontjog.com/post/103791058935/thanksgiving-without-blowing-it http://eatbacondontjog.com/post/104655886490/mondays-dinner-pet-food-and-chocolate I just got back from Trader Joe's and made my first batch with one can of TJ'

Re: [RBW] In San Diego this week

Tony, I maybe able to come downtown on Wednesday. Any chance of you having a bike? We may have some rain however. On Monday, December 15, 2014, hsmitham wrote: > Tony, > > I re-posted this on our SCAR SoCal All Rounders Google Group. Probably the > best bet is a ride with Curtis as he often d

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

I dunno.. $1200 seems reasonable if its well used. Nuthin' special as far as components. ~mike Carlsbad 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

Re: [RBW] In San Diego this week

Hey Curtis, Great to hear from you! I may be able to rent a bike... The big question will be what time I wrap up work on Wednesday. What were you thinking as far as a 'itinerary'? Tony On Dec 15, 2014 6:16 PM, "Curtis McKenzie" wrote: > Tony, > > I maybe able to come downtown on Wednesday. A

[RBW] Re: Chocolate Goop

You should be using coconut oil, not coconut cream. Coconut oil is solid On Monday, December 15, 2014 6:00:52 PM UTC-8, David G wrote: > > OK, everybody please share your best chocolate goop recipe. > > > http://eatbacondontjog.com/post/103791058935/thanksgiving-without-blowing-it > > http://eat

Re: [RBW] In San Diego this week

I was thinking of being in the gas lamp area around 5:15-5:30. Then a ride along the bay to our favorite fish place in Pt. Loma. The ride is only about 9 or 10 miles round trip. If you are more into beer then we may go inland to South Park and visit a fun Pub. On Monday, December 15, 2014, Tony D

[RBW] Re: Chocolate Goop

We equal the amount of cocoa powder to the amount of fat. So in your case, we'd 1:1 coconut cream (replace with butter or coconut oil, or cocoa butter) and cream to an equal amount of cocoa powder. For add ins, I don't add in, I just eat things with it. Nuts, chili pepper, celtic salt, cheese,

Re: [RBW] Re: Chocolate Goop

Bill, I'm talking about the goop in Grant's latest two EBDJ blog posts -- moussy stuff, not a choco bar. - David On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > You should be using coconut oil, not coconut cream. Coconut oil is solid > > > On Monday, December 15, 2014 6:00:52 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: Chocolate Goop

Patrick, 1:1 coconut cream and cocoa powder?!? By weight or volume? A can of TJ's coconut cream is 14 oz. That would be a lot of cocoa powder to mix in! - David On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 6:57 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > We equal the amount of cocoa powder to the amount of fat. So in your case,

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

Appears to be this bike (?) Not sure who it belongs to. Yellow AHH

Re: [RBW] In San Diego this week

The pt loma expedition sounds awesome. Let me look into getting a bike and figure out work stuff and I'll get back to you tomorrow! -- 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: Chocolate Goop

1 cup to one cup. It's hearty, dense stuff. Wouldn't make sense for a perishable mousse. I make a licorice tea with ginger, cocoa powder, ceylon cinnamon, and I don't remember what else (my wife makes it now, as she has memory). Fantastic stuff! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, December 15, 2

Re: [RBW] PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

That link goes to Jim E. He's on this list, no? -Aaron On Monday, December 15, 2014, Kieran J wrote: > Appears to be this bike (?) > Not sure who it belongs to. > > Yellow AHH >

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

That is/was Emil's bike. He works/worked at Riv. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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

[RBW] Re: Serial Number Reg

Clayton: At one time there was a S.N. registration somewhere, but it may not have been on the Rivendell site. I kinda-sorta remember it as being a separate thing but it was maybe 2-3-4 (?) years ago. Hopefully someone will come up with a link. dougP On Monday, December 15, 2014 5:39:55 PM U

Re: [RBW] In San Diego this week

Great. On Monday, December 15, 2014, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > The pt loma expedition sounds awesome. Let me look into getting a bike and > figure out work stuff and I'll get back to you tomorrow! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Ride Across America On An Orange Quckbeam

I like the highly variable, and interesting highlights style of documentation...without all the details of trying to be a comprehensive journal account. It's fun, and I might try it on my own blog. Chris (been through all them Texas towns) Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Ride Across America On An Orange Quckbeam

+1. Great style, though I wish there was more photos of the food he's eating! KJ On Monday, December 15, 2014 11:00:24 PM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: > > I like the highly variable, and interesting highlights style of > documentation...without all the details of trying to be a comprehensive > jour

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

On Monday, December 15, 2014 4:25:30 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: > > Weird, the derailleur pictures are on a red bike; not a School Bus Yellow > one. But I think the most glaring thing (at least if it were on this list, > which it's not) is the term "rocking". : ) > >> >> He says the bike currently

[RBW] Re: Serial Number Reg

Found! https://www.rivbike.com/Articles.asp?ID=323 -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

This caught my eye as well. I can't remember ever seeing a Rivendell on CL for under $1500. However, the ad only lists it in "Good" condition, the photo is out of focus and it has been on CL for a couple of weeks at that price. I guessed it might be in rough shape (maybe left out in the rain

Re: [RBW] Re: Chocolate Goop

GOOP! Got it On Monday, December 15, 2014 7:09:44 PM UTC-8, David G wrote: > > > > Bill, > > I'm talking about the goop in Grant's latest two EBDJ blog posts -- moussy > stuff, not a choco bar. > > - David > > > > On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Bill Lindsay > wrote: > >> You should be using

[RBW] The new cycling revolution starts NOW! With one custom bike part! (Modified Silver Shifter)

OK, that's a little hyperbolic, but I'm pretty excited. I like downtube shifters, and Silver downtube shifters are great. I use Silvers and I use the Suntour Sprints that Silvers copied. They are *almost* perfect. One thing I like a teeny bit better is that the very last Shimano downtube sh

[RBW] Re: PSA: Are you missing a large yellow Albatrossed A. Homer Hilsen ?

Good connection. Emil did own a 650B Hilsen with 700c wheels and short reach brakes. That would make the 56cm part feasible. On Monday, December 15, 2014 7:49:13 PM UTC-8, sameness wrote: > > That is/was Emil's bike. He works/worked at Riv. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > -- You r

Re: [RBW] Re: Phase Two of an Atlantis build

Bill, no interest in DT shifting for an even cleaner and lighter build that would really make cockpit swapping easy? -- 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 e