[RBW] Re: security

Will, Like you, I also only want to ride my Hillborne everywhere I go. I had photographed my serial number and keep it typed into my phone using Evernote. I use a Kryptonite Evolution lock in the standard size ( http://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/products/product-information/current-key/) lock

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

Nice looking rural QB. I'm visiting in-laws in North Carolina with no bike access (and the weather would be great for riding). This trip definitely has me thinking about a Brompton or Bike Friday! Will try to report first trip upon returning. I miss my dogs and my Sam! John On Sunday, Ma

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

Last week I checked my Strava account and I had ONE ride logged since January 1st!! I weigh 400 lbs and 99% of my rides never leave the subdivision. Yesterday evening was perfect, 75 degrees, sunny and no wind, so I got the bike out and went for "starting over" ride. I ended up riding 3 mile

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

Like those pesky stuck seat posts, use ammonia in the head tube to loosen the corrosion. Let is soak for the night and then use your bag of tricks to get it out. If all else fails, I like the drill suggestion the best. Good luck and though it seems frustrating now "on this little project", it

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

Kellie, I don't have anything to add to the discussion and recommendations. Besides you've already seen my blog enough to know that most of my rides include coffee outside somewhere along the way. However, since you didn't get a lot of photos from the gang, here's a recent one... https://www.

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

I was able to get out for about an hour yesterday, and the weather was great (mid-40s, sunny). I took the time to ride through some of the neighboring towns, searching for my blue Ram that was stolen back in December. There's the faintest glimmer of hope that I might just come across it...some

Re: [RBW] Reasonably priced rust-resistant chain?

I recently bought some dynamos and lights from a German bike web site, and they have Connex chains for decent prices (10SX for $30 ). $23 flat shipping to the US, so I stocked up on a lot of s

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

I had a hard brain weekend, but managed to get out with the family on Saturday for an 8 mile jaunt. One thing that's struck us all is how much easier cycling is now that we "take the lane" on roads with less than a 3' shoulder. Cars have become a non-factor now we aren't hugging the line. Much

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

Knew I could count on *you* for a picture! (-: On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 5:50:43 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > > Kellie, > > I don't have anything to add to the discussion and recommendations. > Besides you've already seen my blog enough to know that most of my rides > include coffee outside som

Re: [RBW] How was your weekend ride?

Aside: while working on Sat, visited by a roadie on a carbon fiber Cannondale, usual kit, bar 3" below saddle (he'd raised it); man shuffled in to shoot the breeze. *The roadie is 83 years old* His age alone makes him "bobbish/Rivendellish", bike and kit be damned. A youngster came by just be

[RBW] The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Last week, I asked the group about experiences with purchasing a bike from someplace far away, and having someone assist you with inspection, shipping, transport, etc. Thanks again to all who offered their opinions and stories. The reason I was asking about this: I had seen a 58cm Atlantis com

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires I would consider? Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these are all in Berkeley. Many love the Hetres….. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 a

Re: [RBW] How was your weekend ride?

I'm not able to ride for a while after a minor surgery, so instead I picked up some new parts for the Atlantis and did some maintenance. It was as close as I could get to a ride! On Mo

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

We had a great time. After the tubie blowout that blew last weekend's attempted maiden ride on my new bike, had a very nice most-of-20-mile maiden ride yesterday. (Biketiresdirect was great on handling the warranty for me, and I also purchased a spare, but remembered what a chore it is to str

[RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

You didn't want that one, anyway. It didn't have a kickstand plate! ;-) It's like baseball. When you are at-bat, be patiently aggressive. Wait for a pitch to hit, but when your pitch comes, get all over it. My 58 Atlantis appeared before I was truly ready for it, but it was exactly what I

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

Atlantis + Rock and Roads + Fenders = APPROVE On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 6:17:17 AM UTC-7, Jeffrey Marco wrote: > > Did a 37 mile shake down of my new to me Atlantis. The ride was great > except for the temperature... with the wind chill it was 5*F. Come on > spring! > > On Sunday, March 29,

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

Chris Those stem shifters still working out for you? They look the business. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 5:50:43 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > > Kellie, > > I don't have anything to add to the discussion and recommendations. > Besides you've already seen my blog enough to know that most of my r

[RBW] Re: Bike shop mechanics answer this:

I'm just thankful that we still have options! I'm resigned to the fact that the "industry" will make choices I don't agree with. When you can, vote by buying threaded forks, friction shifters, 7sp freewheels and steel. Wait... I just remembered I'm talking with the Riv Owners Bunch. Ha! That be

Re: [RBW] How was your weekend ride?

Took my new-to-me Alex Singer out for a 400K brevet (248 miles to us U.S. folks) from the Golden Gate Bridge north to Hopland and back. A gorgeous day for a ride! With apologies to those still freezing their wingnuts off back east, we had temperatures into the upper 70s. I took mostly videos on

Re: [RBW] How was your weekend ride?

As usual, move the decimal point one place to the right for Eric's rides. How do you find the low trail handling compared to your other bikes? On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Took my new-to-me Alex Singer out for a 400K brevet (248 miles to us U.S. > folks) from the Golden

[RBW] FT/S: 70mm Technomic Dlx. ("Tallux") stem for 130mm

I'm interested in trying out a stem on the opposite extreme of the length spectrum, so I'm putting my very lightly used 70mm Technomic Deluxe up for trade, or possibly sale. It has a 25.4mm handlebar clamp and is the longer 225mm quill length, what Riv refers as the "Tallux." It has been insta

Re: [RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Thanks, Bill. Yeah, and I would have missed the mid-fork braze-ons, too. :-) Mark Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2015, at 10:50, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > You didn't want that one, anyway. It didn't have a kickstand plate! ;-) > > It's like baseball. When you are at-bat, be patiently agg

Re: [RBW] Cambium vs. Flyer question

I found the Cambium to be quite comfortable from the start. That being said, if I don't use padding, my butt/seat bones still hurt as I'm getting acclimated to riding again. I have the carved version, haven't tried the other one. It does flex nicely, but I don't feel it while riding. There's no bou

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Atlantis

SOLD. On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 2:25:54 PM UTC-6, Zach A wrote: > > Price drop: $1500 shipped for frame/fork/headset! > > On Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 10:23:37 AM UTC-6, Zach A wrote: >> >> Now only available as frameset. $1600 shipped. >> >> On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:01:19 AM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

I haven't riden a Flyer, but have a B-67 (sprung), B-68 (same wide saddle unsprung), B-17, C-17, and C-17 carved, so I may be able to offer something... The coil springs on the Flyer/B-67 are at the rear, so they compress only when you are sitting back on the saddle, and they are pretty stiff.

[RBW] Re: Simplifying the Simpleone

My Handsome Devil is a single speed and its great for riding to school to teach or further. I wrote the folks at Handsome Bicycles and they thought it couldn't be made into a 650 b. I am having a 650 b frame made by the local frame builder and will move my components from my Rawland. It will be

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

Aeropress recommends using one full scoop of coffee and filling about halfway for brewing. They claim that filling the press with water overextracts. Simply dilute to taste after brewing the recommended way. Try both and see if one tastes better to you. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 9:12:51 AM

[RBW] Re: Reasonably priced rust-resistant chain?

The 10SX is stainless? There is a German site that has the 80 lux Premium Cyo without Licht24 for $49, they have €19 shipping, I was thinking of getting several of the lights, maybe I'll check their chain inventory as well, since I would already be paying shipping on the lights. Http://www.bike-d

[RBW] Re: Thin Tires on a Hunqapillar

All - Many thanks for the excellent input. After some deliberation, I decided to mount the Schwalbe 55 cms for the initial build. I figured that a Hunq running something narrower would sort of duplicate what I have with my Bleriot, plus I like the looks of a Hunq with big tires. If it doesn't

Re: [RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Well, a friend o' mine & a sometimes member of this list, I believe got this 58, so I'm sorry it wasn't you, but it should pair nicely w/ his AHH. Best, Eric Indpls -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

Deadlines met and projects completed, the weekend beckoned gloriously. Headed west, which up here in the SF North Bay means some sort of interaction with Pt. Reyes Station. Sat and enjoyed the comings and goings of the weekend crowds in the newly landscaped "commons" on the north end of main

Re: [RBW] How was your weekend ride?

Great a idea for a thread to share the joy. On Saturday we rode our bikes from the KOA park in Petaluma to downtown (apparently 3.9 miles) and then found our way to the Petaluma Marsh Trail (I think Shollenberger Park, about 2.2 miles) for a nice chance to watch kayakers on the river and beautif

Re: [RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Yep, Mike got it. I've seen it and ridden it. It's sweet, but fear not - another will surely come up! On a side note, being the first Atlantis I've ridden, I was completely surprised at how eerily similar to my AHH it is. I mean, I could barely tell the difference. It seems like with an Atlant

[RBW] Ride Report - proto Appaloosa

Hi Bunch! I can report on a recent first ride. I am 53yrs old, 183#, 5'11" tall, 89 pbh, so a bit short of average in torso for my pbh. I bought a brown Appaloosa prototype in size 57.5, which was designed for 89-ish pbh according to the listing. I set my Brooks B68 at 77cm/30.5". The bike

Re: [RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Haha...no need to feel sorry. I am truly happy for the person that got it. I definitely had my chance...and let it go. And I was just thinking how nicely it would have paired with my Rambouillet... On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 11:59:23 AM UTC-4, EGNolan wrote: > > Well, a friend o' mine & a s

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 7:25:48 AM UTC-7, Kellie wrote: > > Is there a bike shop in the area that would likely stock any of the tires > I would consider? > Lots of bike shops but I don't know who'd have Hetres. Wheels of Justice > on Solano, Mikes Bikes, Missing Link, Blue Heron; these ar

Re: [RBW] Re: Reasonably priced rust-resistant chain?

The 10SX is mostly stainless, yes. What isn't stainless is nickel plated. The SX is their top model in each line. Unfortunately, they don't currently carry the 9SX (I grabbed a couple 908 nickel plated chains for $15 each). That site has the best prices on: B & M lights (I ordered two Luxos U's

Re: [RBW] Ride Report - proto Appaloosa

No experience with the new long Rivs, but my three main steel bikes each have different length top tubes, so they use different stems. Riv Road Standard, 58.5 cm top tube, 90 mm Technomic Deluxe stem Giordana, 57 cm top tube, 120 mm Technomic stem KOM, 63 cm top tube!, 8 cm Dirt Drop stem By no me

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. I work in Emeryville and drive from San Rafael every day so we could arrange something. Dan > On Mar 30, 2015, at 7:25 AM,

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

Sean If you don't want to take apart a bunch of stuff going through the underside of the crown, then you should fashion your own wedge puller. 1. Thread your stem bolt two or three rotations into your stuck wedge. 2. Measure the distance from the top of the headset lock nut to the bottom

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

Great idea! And nice QB. I almost never do group rides (20+ people), but a fellow RBW-er invited me to a Grizzly Peak Cyclists ride in the Oakland/Berkeley/Orinda hills area, ~35 miles with 2700 feet of climbing. I do these routes and climbs all the time by myself, and generally consider mysel

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

Hi Dan, Was that offer meant for me rather than Kellie? Hetres? On Mar 30, 2015 9:41 AM, "Dan McNamara" wrote: > > Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you want. I bought them from the list to have some backup tires but they might be better put to use. > > I work i

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

Oops. Yes. > On Mar 30, 2015, at 9:47 AM, Kathy Carroll wrote: > > Hi Dan, Was that offer meant for me rather than Kellie? Hetres? > > On Mar 30, 2015 9:41 AM, "Dan McNamara" wrote: > > > > Kellie - I have a slightly used pair that you are welcome to try if you > > want. I bought them f

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

Bill, I'll put it this way, my birthday discount from Riv will be applied to a stem shifter pod for my Hilsen. Seem to be just right for my quirks. Love 'em. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 9:56:50 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Chris > > Those stem shifters stil

[RBW] Re: FS: Cycling tight and shorts.

Still available: Aerotech Thermal Windstopper Tights - 60$ Large. Black. Articulated knee. No pad. Only ridden once, less than 9 miles. 86% Polyester/14% Spandex. pics of the tights can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157649332844823/ -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

That's sounds like a good offer. I have never uses the Hetres, but I currently am using the 32 mm GB Cypres, and I really do like them a bunch. I have been using them on fire roads in my area, and I think they have been very versatile and have a nice ride. When my wife's Glorius is in need of n

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

I also really like the inverted method in terms of the quality. It makes a GREAT half-cup of coffee. That's my only beef about the method, really. It treads a fine line between too fussy and just fussy enough, which is important first thing in the morning. Typically, I just double it: two scoop

[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

If Brooks would come out with a wider Cambium, I'd replace the B-68 on my Bianchi—I like the Cambium that much! +1. Very happy with my two Cambiums. If a wider model were available I would have three. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

Dan, i sent an email directly to you Kathy On Mar 30, 2015 10:32 AM, "Dave C" wrote: > That's sounds like a good offer. > > I have never uses the Hetres, but I currently am using the 32 mm GB > Cypres, and I really do like them a bunch. I have been using them on fire > roads in my area, and I thi

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

drop the fork? On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 11:42:06 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Sean > > If you don't want to take apart a bunch of stuff going through the > underside of the crown, then you should fashion your own wedge puller. > > 1. Thread your stem bolt two or three rotations into

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

Ron I don't know what you mean by your question. Maybe you are asking: "Hey Bill, is it necessary to remove the fork from your bicycle before executing those recommended steps?" If that's your question, then then answer is: No, it is not necessary to remove the fork before executing those re

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

actually wasn't to you Bill, was just considering dropping the fork as a way to make handling the stuck wedge problem easier. Carrying around a fork with a stuck wedge is a whole lot easier than carrying around a bike with a stuck wedge On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 2:27:51 PM UTC-5, Bill Linds

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

OK, so your question: "drop the fork?" translates to: "Sean, before going and hiring a shop or other professional to remove your wedge for you, let me suggest you might want to remove the fork from the bicycle, because a fork by itself is more portable than a complete bicycle. It will save y

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

I shave my head every day, and have fair skin... No naked dome for me... If riding without a helmet, I'll typically wear a baseball cap with suncreen on my neck and ears. Otherwise I wear a Doo rag or bandana under my helmet and/or LOTS of sunscreen and my helmet. In transitional weather (Spin

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

but one thing for sure: if I went around constantly telling the world how f*cked up my brain was due to repeated head traumas I'd damn sure be wearing that helmet, no matter what I wore or didn't wear under it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

Och, Steve! If you needed help following my reasoning all you had to do was ask. It can be challenging keeping up with the brain bludgeoned. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 2:16:10 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > but one thing for sure: if I went around constantly t

[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

Maybe TMI, maybe a joke, but definitely worth considering. Has anyone experienced the Cambium saddle pulling their butt hair? It's terribly uncomfortable for me to ride ... I tried two different saddles, two different times, two miles each time and it was too unbearable. On Sunday, 29 March 201

[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

Maybe TMI, maybe a laugh for some, but definitely worth considering: Has anyone experienced the Cambium saddle pulling their butt hair? It's terribly uncomfortable for me to ride ... I tried two different saddles, two different times, two miles each time and it was too unbearable. On Sunday, 29

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

Deacon Patrick may have received a few blows to the head, but he expertly ducked Steve's punch! Bravo. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 1:30:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Och, Steve! If you needed help following my reasoning all you had to do > was ask. It can be challenging keeping up w

Re: [RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

Was this during World Naked Bike Ride? -Norm who has not experienced ass hair yankage with his Cambium in PDX From: Amit Singh To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 1:52 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question Maybe TMI, maybe a laugh for some, b

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

Hah!! Snark-o-meter in the RED!! Patrick, a poke from Steve is kinda like a badge of honor, only different. (Sardonic grin). Peace, amigo. BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

Badge of Honor! Genius. You know the Bruce Gordon story? Bruce Gordon has kind of a pretty widely held rep as a sourpuss. One year, Bruce showed an excellent sense of humor at his own expense by handing out "Bruce Gordon was rude to me" pins. He has a limited edition version for the except

[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA splats, Showers Pass Club Convertible Rain Pants

Splats are gone. Let's say $65 for the rain pants. -- 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: Cambium vs. Flyer question

The differences in material also make a difference in how the saddles feel. I think the Cambium is more prone to chafing due to more friction in the saddle. I tends to grab clothing more which can rub it against skin while pedaling. Leather allows clothing to slide across its surface more reduci

[RBW] B-Stone on CL

Hey All, Not mine. No relation. And in Riv HQ's backyard. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4956548516.html Chris Redding, 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

Re: [RBW] B-Stone on CL

Macro Fail on picture 4... On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:13 PM, Chris in Redding, Ca. < campredd...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey All, > Not mine. No relation. And in Riv HQ's backyard. > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4956548516.html > > Chris > Redding, Ca. > > -- > You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: B-Stone on CL

$250? Seems like there's an extra digit in the price. Delete any of those three digits and we'll be in the ballpark. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 3:13:59 PM UTC-7, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: > > Hey All, > Not mine. No relation. And in Riv HQ's backyard. > > https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

I recall Jan doing a thorough tire comparison. The old G.B. Ourson has the same tread as CDV on a better body and rides noticeably nicer. I have the non TG pasela 1 1/2" on my Ram and Oursons on the Road with a TREK wearing Maxy Fastys. They all ride well but the Paselas are the noisiest of the bu

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for riding in the sun?

That response put the "Deacon" in Deacon 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: B-Stone on CL

Hah. I have seen these before with "Bridgestone" written all over them. I assumed they were B-stones. If someone has at the ready the best place to learn what I apparently don't know, please send it my way. So is this guy taking a trip to Riv HQ for nothing? Feeling sheepish in beautiful Reddi

[RBW] Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

Thanks Philip Bike Tinker for fabulous patches for our saddle bags! We don't live in goathead country, but earned the patches with a flat in Albuquerque along the Rio Grande. Will wear with pride! Thanks for letting the group know they're available! In case you missed the patch but feel you ha

[RBW] Re: B-Stone on CL

I think everything you need to know is included in the phrase: Guaranteed World Finest Bicycle Precision Mechanism But seriously,1970s bike-boom bikes like that were about $100 new, and should depreciate from there. They are bicycles, and as such worthy of being ridden. They never were colle

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

I giggled out loud at that first kitchen shot. Classic! On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 1:38:53 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > I tend to favor the kitchen it seems: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4205517724 > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2406321019 >

[RBW] Re: Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

Those are really cute. Tinker, make sure your etsy listing has the diameter of the patch. Or photograph it next to a quarter for relative size. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:12:27 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Thanks Philip Bike Tinker for fabulous patches for our saddle bags! We > don't li

[RBW] Re: B-Stone on CL

Thanks Bill. Funny how stuff works. I know a place that has all the cotters you would want. He is a frame maker/shop owner from way back. I go there sometimes for what I need. I don't ride those bikes but I fix them. I know another place that has a store of the leather washers for Silca track p

[RBW] Re: B-Stone on CL

It's the VAR cotter press that is worth owning: VAR Cotter Press I'd love to have one of those hanging at my workbench. Not kidding. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:29:30 PM UTC-7, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: > > Thanks Bill. Funny how stuff works. I

[RBW] Re: Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

It's 2" in diameter. And you don't need to have had a goathead flat. They also work to ward off goatheads. Proof was at Strada Rossa, where these made their debut. No goathead flats that I heard about. dougP On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:12:27 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Thanks Philip Bike

Re: [RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Kickstand plates and mid-fork braze-ons can be added. If you can live with some roughness in the paint in those areas, the old Testors model paint is a good match. dougP On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 8:45:35 AM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > Thanks, Bill. > > Yeah, and I would have missed th

Re: [RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

C'mon, dougP! I was trying to make myself feel better! On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 7:50 PM, dougP wrote: > Kickstand plates and mid-fork braze-ons can be added. If you can live with > some roughness in the paint in those areas, the old Testors model paint is a > good match. > > dougP > -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

Next challenge. I can't ride without a mirror. In fact i used 2 bar end mirrors on my old bike - i have a condition that results in less peripheral vision (minimized eye movement) so it really helps me keep track. New bike has bar end shifters that I'm really enjoying. I added one German mi

[RBW] The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

I picked it up last week and it is now at it's new home in Indianapolis. Seller was super nice. I have been looking for one for a while. Nice to find one semi-locally - almost had a seller ship one from California last fall. It seems to be getting along with my AHH quite nicely. Mike -- Yo

[RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Mike: We have a couple of guys here in our SoCal Riv group that have the Atlantis plus Homer combo. Seems to work. dougP On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 6:29:24 PM UTC-7, Michael Fleischman wrote: > > I picked it up last week and it is now at it's new home in Indianapolis. > Seller was super ni

[RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

I'm sure Johnny Fever at WKRP will be happy to help with the next transaction that happens in Cincinnati. Grin. And now I can't get the tune out my bloomin' head. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

The AHH has been a great bike. Hardly a complaint. I do feel some slight flex when I load it down for s24o's. I have some 35 Panaracer T - SERV's on it and it handles well on most surfaces I have tried. I am looking to ride more trails and fire roads with the Atlantis. Trying to decide on t

Re: [RBW] The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Never let a kickstand plate be a deal killer, because you can never completely trust a kickstand. -Aaron "Kickstand Skeptic" Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, March 30, 2015, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I'm sure Johnny Fever at WKRP will be happy to help with the next > transaction that happens in C

[RBW] Re: Appropriate compensation for help with a Craigslist sale?

I've shipped a number of guitars for the cost of shipping - the more you ship, the more friends you make, the more likely that someone's going to return the favor. On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 6:54:42 AM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: > > I know that some folks on the list have helped or have been

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

Thanks everyone who replied, glad to hear the variety of riding that's going on. Next week will be a challenge because of the holiday. Looks like we'll try to get out on Saturday. Marshmallow legs! That's a good one that I can relate to. I was there at the end of my Sunday ride. JohnS On Mond

[RBW] Re: Simplifying the Simpleone

Nice looking So. Got to love those Wald baskets mounted low, just above the front tire. I can hardly notice when it's loaded. JohnS On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 11:52:39 AM UTC-4, twin wrote: > > My Handsome Devil is a single speed and its great for riding to school to > teach or further. I wr

[RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

I am ~ 170lbs., and I have always felt my Flyer springs bounce. Its like turning your bike into a limo. At my weight it bounces just enough to be comfortable. It doesn't bounce too much. Just right. It is great at eliminating road shock. I need a saddle with a cutout and was wondering if the Cam

[RBW] Re: Repair help needed - Stuck stem expander wedge

I've had my share of 10 minute bike projects turn into 3 hour late into the night projects. Good thing I'm not on the clock and that I'm doing it for fun. JohnS On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 3:47:04 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > OK, so your question: > > "drop the fork?" > > translates to:

Re: [RBW] The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

FWIW, my Atlantis with the Compass Barlow Pass tires is riding a lot nicer than my Hunqapillar with its 50mm Big Bens on pavement. I'm on my second week commuting to work twice a week and riding one day in the weekend on the Atlantis, simulating that I only have one bike. When I posted to the group

[RBW] Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

Thanks, Liesl! Such a pleasure. Bill - I'll do that, thanks for the heads up. Doug - they really do ward off punctures, don't they? Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

Re: [RBW] Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

Apparently next year we'll need a thumbtack badge: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205447607581788&set=p.10205447607581788&type=1&theater :-( On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 7:49 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks, Liesl! Such a pleasure. > Bill - I'll do that

[RBW] Re: Just Got My Goathead Demerit Badge!

These are really cool, but having never actually SEEN a goathead (let alone a flat), I feel like I'd be tempting fate to sport one now... On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 4:12:27 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Thanks Philip Bike Tinker for fabulous patches for our saddle bags! We > don't live in goathe

Re: [RBW] The one(s) that got away (or, that Atlantis in Cincinnati)

Michael: Sounds like it's found a great home. Enjoy! Rene: I definitely will go for it. In fact, I may have to become more active in my pursuits. As I was turning the idea of owning an Atlantis over in my mind, I started to get really excited. I think it's just a matter of time. :-) Mark

[RBW] 54cm Hunqapillar on LA Craigslist

Spiffy build. No relation, etc. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bid/4955098255.html Full build notes here: http://cocosvariety.com/collections/used-bicycles/products/rivendell-hunqapillar-fresh-build Mr. Jalopy is legit, so no sketchy "is/isn't stolen" worries here. He will also ship for

Re: [RBW] Re: Got my new Cheviot

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_552651_-1___ http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_535557_-1___ These mounts on the bars themselves, not the ends. On Monday, March 30, 2015 at 5:18:51 PM UTC-7, KC wrote: > > Next challenge. I can't ride without a mirror. In fact i us

[RBW] Re: How was your weekend ride?

I got off work Sunday, and decided that since I had 3.5 hours until sundown I'd go for a ride on my 53 Bleriot to train for the upcoming century in Cambridge, MD on May 2nd. I enjoyed one of my favorite loops around Ellicott City. Did it twice making 31 miles. Beautiful. Low 40's. Sunny. Pretty

[RBW] Re: Simplifying the Simpleone

Looking good! What size frame and acorn bag is that? I ride smaller (54cm and down) frames and have trouble finding saddlebags that don't hit the tire without a rack or fender there to buffer. On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 9:40:14 AM UTC-7, Hudson Doerge wrote: > > After having my Simpleone in su

[RBW] Re: Clydesdale's -- Which Riv Model are you riding?

Not posting my weight (not because I'm embarrassed, but to keep from getting lots of messages about reading the "Eat Bacon" book), but I'm an Athena, and I ride a Betty Foy. I use a Nitto S83 seatpost, and I ride on 38mm Soma New Express tires. No problems whatsoever, even when I was doing long

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