Re: [RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

Likewise. What's the deal, Peter? On Jan 9, 2015 4:05 PM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > Peter, Could you please send (off group) tracking info for the brakes? > Thanks! (Sorry, folks, off group wasn't functioning). > > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- > You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Corwin, I don't stretch. I also don't sit on chairs or sleep in a bed, but sit and sleep on the floor, which in a way leads to constant stretching and core strengthening, so perhaps that's a factor in my never getting cramps. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 12:08:13 AM UT

Re: [RBW] Parts Purge Continues

Has anyone received their purchased items from Peter? On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Jim Bronson wrote: > Likewise. > > What's the deal, Peter? > On Jan 9, 2015 4:05 PM, "Deacon Patrick" > wrote: > >> Peter, Could you please send (off group) tracking info for the brakes? >> Thanks! (Sorry, folk

Re: [RBW] Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

Very Timely question!! I lost control on a wooden bridge two weeks ago from this past Monday. I was going about 12 mph. It was misting and I had just gone thru a puddle got onto the bridge and just slightly turned and wham!!! the rear end just went out from underneath me. I was clipped in but the

Re: [RBW] Parts Purge Continues

Much apologies to all who bought from me for the lack of communication. I have been in an out of the hospital the last month and my lovely wife sent everything parcel post after xmas. Please be patient, I will try to get tracking if available tomorrow, I'm just able to get out and about now, wisdom

Re: [RBW] Re: Early Riv Serial numbers?

Yep. AT0051 means the 51st Atlantis. On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 11:40:42 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: > > Ah, there it is. Thanks for your help gang. I guess the first time I > looked I didn't look hard enough. I saw the "Rivendell" stamp and was > expecting something similarly distinct. Loo

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

The Ketogenic diet hasn't worked well for me... I find it's simply too difficult (and put me in a mild rage). I'm on a long-term diet modification, gradually 'fixing' my diet, increasing my intake of greens, veges and fruits (no-brainer, right?)... Well I've always known this, yet have struggl

Re: [RBW] Parts Purge Continues

Och, Peter! That sounds like far more adventure than anyone wants! I pray you continue to improve and heal and feel better. Thank you or the update. It would be helpful, if tracking is not available, if you could provide when they shipped and from where, so we can have some idea of the expected

[RBW] PSA 60cm Long Low Preproduction on sfbay area CL

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4844613962.html Sounds like it is lightly used and in great shape except for one small dent. Unfortunately, too big for me. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Yeah, it took me a couple of years to be able to go full time ketogenic. I possibly could have shifted sooner, but it took my body a while to strengthen it's ketogenic capacity to the point I could go full time. From all I've read, unless you have a medical reason to go full time ketogenic, low

[RBW] PSA 60cm Long Low Preproduction on sfbay area CL

I can't believe no one has bought this yet. It's been appearing on CL for years. -- 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] Parts Purge Continues

Peter, Thank you for the update. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Curtis On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 6:59 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Och, Peter! That sounds like far more adventure than anyone wants! I pray > you continue to improve and heal and feel better. > > Thank you or the update. I

[RBW] Re: Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

I don't see why you can't be up and running again fairly soon. I guess it also depends on drive and age. I did this on a dirtbike in the spring and went and raced a 120 mile enduro the next we

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Yeah, why bother with 650b when there are so many great tire options for 26"?? -- 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: Wow, I mean, just wow

Here's an '82 Stumpjumper in Santa Rosa for $350. Large, ridden (they say) "maybe one mile." http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/4844688821.html Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 10:49:35 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > Not Rivvy, but lugged and totally up most peopl

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

Wow, agreed! My swelling is already down some, hopefully in a week or so I'll be up and running, super sharp pains though which i'm guessing are muscle tears. On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 7:58 AM, Geoffrey wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike crash and question on hematoma healing

The part that always freaks me out is how your skin feels like a water balloon. On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:29:55 AM UTC-6, DS wrote: > > Wow, agreed! My swelling is already down some, hopefully in a week or so > I'll be up and running, super sharp pains though which i'm guessing are >

[RBW] Primal Blueprint Kindle $3.99

Got Grant's new book for Christmas and am enjoying and applying it. What I like is the no-nonsense easy reading tone, and breaking down the steps to simple simple simple. It's really all about diet AND exercise. As the subtitle says, if you really want to get lean and strong, Eat Bacon Don't J

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

On 01/13/2015 11:20 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Yeah, why bother with 650b when there are so many great tire options for 26"?? Because there are virtually no great road tire options for 26"? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Primal Blueprint Kindle $3.99

Thanks for the update on this! I am going to purchase this for my Kindle even though I've had the hardback version for years. I did the same when Just Ride was on sale for $1.99. Some books I just have to have in hard copy form but it's nice to also have the digital version! On Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Steve: For starters there's Schwalbe Big Apple and Kojaks, which come in multiple widths, perfect for roadin'. And we are talking about a Rockhopper, which is made for fat tires. Here's my son's Rockhopper with the biggest Fat Franks... Still rolls great on 50-mile roads and on all kinds of

[RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

Somebody better jump all over that one... that's a deal. On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 11:24:18 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Here's an '82 Stumpjumper in Santa Rosa for $350. Large, ridden (they say) > "maybe one mile." > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/4844688821.html > > Phili

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

OK then, I’m sticking with the 26….I like the idea of going with the Fat Franks or Big Apple…. my LBS agrees, and wants to see the condition of the bike for further suggestions. They’re looking forward to my project almost as much as I am, and that’s one of the reasons I’ll go out of my way to

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

I mean there's nothing to keep you from going to 584 in the future; And you'll only be out $70 for the tires; And you'll probably be able to sell them here :) But yeah look at those balloons! On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Dale Click wrote: > OK then, I’m sticking with the 26….I like the ide

RE: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

“Somebody” should = Bobby B From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 12:49 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow Somebody better jump all over that

[RBW] Re: Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

Nice job Kieran! It obviouly found a very good home! On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2:16:59 PM UTC-6, Kieran J wrote: > > Hi Alls, > > After having a too-small 66cm Ram in 700c for a bit, I recently acquired a > 68cm frameset from listmember Geoff Wendt (thanks Geoff!). I proceeded to > build

RE: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

The Compass 26” tires are not Hetres, but have a lovely, supple ride and I would characterize them as road tires. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 12:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googleg

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Compass tires 26" offerings seem quite nice, but I wish they'd offer an even wider 2" version. I haven't tried the Kojaks personally. I like the Schwalbe ballooners; I've tried the Fat Frank and Big Apple, but I find them to ride more sluggishly than my favorite 26" tire: I can't stop raving abo

[RBW] Re: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

I don't usually pay attention to stated windchill temps (tailwinds feel warmer), but back when I had an Atlantis (prior to global warming), I commuted on it everyday during Minneapolis winter for several years. I definitely rode a number of days where the actual temperature was in the minus-tee

Re: [RBW] Re: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

Ahh yes, cold freewheels. My Phil Wood hub constantly skipped anywhere below 0C until I degreased the pawls and replaced the lube with a very thin layer of tri-flow. Now it always works, thankfully. On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 1:07 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > I do

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Oh my, Tim, those are gorgeous looking tires. Me gusta. On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > Compass tires 26" offerings seem quite nice, but I wish they'd offer an > even wider 2" version. I haven't tried the Kojaks personally. I like the > Schwalbe ballooners; I've tried the

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Yes, they're awesome tires. Fast and fun. Mine are last-gen MK2's at 26x2.1" in the BMX compound/72tpi. I bet the dual compound/185tpi Speedsters are even faster tires (but I prefer the tread of the MK). On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 1:14 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > Oh my, Tim, those are gorgeous looki

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

I recall about a year ago I was getting really tired of all this talk of primal/paleo/low carb/let's eat better talk around here. In fact i was more or less avoiding the topic altogether. Can anyone imagine why? :-) Then last April I had my left hip replaced (documented here to some degree) and de

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Awesome, Bob! The more science learns about cholesterol, the more it learns levels are not a predictor of heart disease but low levels are a predictor of loss of brain function. The book Grain Brain explores this very well. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are sub

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

Wow, those ARE some cool treads. -- 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: Wow, I mean, just wow

Hah! It's bad enough I just pulled the trigger on a '83 (first year) Bianchi Grizzly that was begging for a good home... Fortunately Santa Rosa is 3000 miles away... I think I'm reasonably safe, unless my friend who works in Santa Rosa grabs it and insists on shipping it eastward. Hey, a Stump

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Congrats, Bob. That's a nice story-- keep it up! (or down?) On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 3:27:31 PM UTC-5, Statrixbob wrote: > > I recall about a year ago I was getting really tired of all this talk of > primal/paleo/low carb/let's eat better talk around here. In fact i was more > or less a

Re: [RBW] Re: Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

I have the fasterkatt shoes, I wish I could find teh wolvhammer boots in my size, on the shelf, everyone seems sold out of size 13. On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 11:13:50 AM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Bob, > > In terms of what I wore for -40, here's my standard 'really cold' getup: > > Feet

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

Pliny The Younger was a historical figure don't let this beer become one! On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 1:05 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Hah! It's bad enough I just pulled the trigger on a '83 (first year) > Bianchi Grizzly that was begging for a good home... Fortunately Santa Rosa > is 3000 miles

[RBW] FS: 61cm Rivendell Atlantis Frame (Toyo Built)

Hi All, For sale is a ca. 2004 Toyo built Atlantis frame and fork in near mint condition (few rubs near the dropouts, no dents or dings) with miche needlebearing headset installed 61cm. shipped to CONUS for $1550.00 or $1500 for local pickup (preferred). Thanks, Clayton, SF -- You received th

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

I'd handle shipping chores for you, but they don't allow growlers for Pliny the Younger. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 1:05:33 PM UTC-8, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Hah! It's bad enough I just pulled the trigger on a '83 (first year) > Bianchi Grizzly that was begg

[RBW] Re: SKS LongBoard Question

I had the new P55 Longboards on my old XO-2 and currently have the new P50 Longboards on my 650b Hillborne. The new P50 Longboards are definitely longer than the P55 Longboards and even the fender itself appear to be a little longer than the old P50's without the flaps (I have a set of those a

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

Yes, so I've heard... Truth is I've given up alcohol for 2015, so I'd have to watch someone else drink it (which would be tragic)... oh well. And there's something to be said about preserving a classic bike in its native setting... I own a mint condition '85 Stumpy Sport that I picked up last y

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/4843004155.html Yum. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Bonk?

Fantastic story, Bob! I hope Grant sees it. I bought and read EBDJ and I've been doing the diet part of it but not yet the exercise part. BYou've inspired me to begin. Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] FS Platrack/Slickersack combo $200

Used it for a while. Been sitting in my garage for even longer. Shows signs of use but easily in good condition. Some hardware on the Slickersack has been replaced. $200 shipped to continental US. Pics and details... https://flic.kr/s/aHsk73n96k --Smitty -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Considerations for losing the front deraileure

Don't the Brits call it the front "mech"? On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 12:51:33 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: > > Wonder why USA peeps use the French term for the thing instead of the > British English term "changer" (I think they call it that). -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] FS, Nitto Lugged Stem 120mm

In good shape, $110 shipped. -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Done

You can never go wrong with pink. Gorgeous bike! On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:37:27 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Can't stop staring at the bike. All the different classifications crammed > into one. Noodles? Big fenders? Rad knobby tires? I've named it after Taco > Cabana, the al

[RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

Hi Peter, Thank you for the update! >From what I have seen most on this forum are honest and good people, I was wondering if anything could be wrong because of the shipping issue. I hope you have a safe and quick recovery, no issues on my side with the parts coming a bit late. -Chris -- You

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

I'm working on a 1985 Bridgestone T700 rebuild while I wait for my Atlantis to come back from painting at Mercian. Just finished cutting off the canti posts, which could not support 700c wheels, and even caused problems with any brakes (other than the originals) with 27" wheels. Not sure why the

[RBW] Coldest Ride on a Rivendell Ever?

My coldest day happened on my regular commute. It normally takes 45 minutes. That day it took 1 1/2 hours. When I finally got to work I looked up the weather and found out it was 3 below (Fahrenheit) with a 25 mph headwind. It took a while for my water bottle to thaw, and my brain engage. The r

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

I have a Handsome Devil that is blue that I am not saying is a poor mans QB. It has been in drop bar mode as a 1x7 and is currently set up as a SS so its very versatile. I run a Wald front basket and rear panniers on it. I also have Rivendell Jack Browns on and bamboo fenders. It is a fun ride s

[RBW] Re: SKS LongBoard Question

i just received the p55 and the front is short, not long like the p45 longboards i have. i read that all longboard thing too, and was a little disappointed. ill add a little old fender to the front. On Monday, January 12, 2015 at 9:18:05 AM UTC-6, Hudson Doerge wrote: > > Greetings all, > I'm

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

Great project Bill - I recently picked up a copy of the "100 years of Bicycle Data Book", and it's really cool that you're giving it a go. Will be watching your photo thread with interest. Now, just because Eric started... (and said with tongue firmly in cheek): With a Fixie, not shifting feels

[RBW] WTB used country/road/touring/errand bike

Looking for a frame or complete in the 56cm ballpark. I'm on somewhat of a budget of around $500-600. The dirtier the better. Dont care what paint looks like. I have a simple one currently and would like to have a geared option. Thanks fellas. Give me a holler if you have anything that's up my a

[RBW] FRAME..PUMP?

What do you folks recommend for an under top tube mount frame pump & why? Is there another emergency pump other than under top tube mount I should consider? I hope everyone is having a great start to 2015! Ojii -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: SKS LongBoard Question

The P45s are really a little too long for my bike with 650Bx38, when I tried to bolt them in on the back side of the fork with Sheldon nuts, the flap was dragging all over the place. I moved it back to the front side of the fork. If the P50s are a little shorter, I'd probably like that. Some tri

[RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

This is one of many threads that makes me very grateful that I am satisfied to work with off the shelf systems. I don't need creative, mix and match, Shimergo, etc, etc, etc. Generally, my only question is, do I have enough gear range for the challenge at hand. If you are bad-ass enough to ri

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

Gosh, it seems that the OP, Mr. Llama, has abandoned this thread. Mr. Llama? Paging Mr. Llama? Are you busy buildingng a bicycle? I thought that a poor man's (tastefull) fixie was a Raleigh International with a single cog. - pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

Plinies are integral to all cycling related activity in this neck of the woods: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/13977973948/ Max Beach Santa Rosa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Riv & non Rivish items in my garage

Updated SOLD items Ortlieb large saddlebag (new) $40 shipped 2 Maxy Fasty tires 650b X 34mm (less than 10 miles) $60 shipped Nitto Campee big front rack (in perfect condition) $170 shipped SOLD Acorn Boxy Rando bag in olive green (2 holes cut for VO decaleur) in great condition $150 shipped SOLD

Re: [RBW] Re: SKS LongBoard Question

A pair of scissors will take care of that long front flap problem :) Of course now I'm running P50 chromaplastics without the flap and well we'll see how it that goes On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 8:35 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > The P45s are really a little too long for my bike with 650Bx38, when I > t

Re: [RBW] Re: SKS LongBoard Question

or you could go with something like this instead http://www.buddyflaps.com/fancy.htm On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 11:33 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > A pair of scissors will take care of that long front flap problem :) > > Of course now I'm running P50 chromaplastics without the flap and well we'll > see h

[RBW] Eat Bacon Don't Jog Radio Interviews

Did anyone listen to any of them today? I did not. (Blug mentions them.) -- 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...@google