[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

Grant had mentioned something in the Blahg about a potential mountain bike that peaked my interest. I wonder if that’s on the way. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: quality of bike photos on Riv website

I was trying to order one day and ended up on the phone with Will and even he couldn't help me, because their computer had zonked. They fixed it within 30 minutes, but I'm guessing they're keeping their bandwidth down by design to keep customer communications working better. On Friday, June

Re: [RBW] Re: Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

YAY Sean! On Friday, June 1, 2018 at 8:08:59 AM UTC-7, Sean Kline wrote: > > Bill, Kellie and all: I’ve loved this thread. > > (Since I live near El Cerrito Plaza Bart and work near Civic Center BART, > I don’t have a good biking commute these days.) > > Inspired, I decided to bike 2.5 hours f

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

I've been attempting to follow EBDJ for about the same amount of time as you. Initially, I was expecting some muscle weakness or decrease in energy especially on longer (3 - 4 hr rt's) rides. It just hasn't been a factor, and I'm not hungry for food during the ride. I have lost over 10 pounds

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

I didnt know about the sparkling orange until now.oh man. Now I want one even more. -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

Man, I had a 54 hunqapillar and stupidly sold it. Probably my biggest mistake bikewise. I’d have to sell the lot to go for it. BMC or crust evasion anyone?? ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

I was wondering if Bill's response in this thread was specualtion or a subtle hint at some insider information. The possible MTB was my first thought. On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2:10:53 AM UTC-5, Surlyprof wrote: > > Grant had mentioned something in the Blahg about a potential mountain

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

I think the only hint at a MIT Hunq is the following from the Blahg, per below they considered keeping the name Hunqapiller for the new mtb. "We were all set to name the new mtn bike Elephantus--a rebound name after we'd finally opted out of Hunqapillar to avoid confusion...and it turns out the

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

I sold my Hunq to buy my MUSA Atlantis. The Atlantis better suits my style of riding, but I regret selling the Hunq. It was just fun to ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

get weight off the bars, support yourself with core muscles. This will both reduce your steering input, and speed up your climb. -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

I also sold my hunq for a MUSA Atlantis. Mainly because 29er wheels/tires on a 54cm frame felt huge to me. I’d consider them functionally equivalent and similar in feeling, stiffness, etc, though I know the geometry is different. I decided I really only need a 50mm tire at my max and prefer not

[RBW] 650B Roadini build

Pardon the poor back ground choice and limited resolution. Rivendell Roadini frame - 48cm, Blue - 7lb 9oz including BB and headset. Drivetrain: 10 x 1 - index

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

Woke up this morning feels like 0 recovery after 22 mile commute yesterday. So tired. Normally even 30 mile commutes are no prob on regular diet. I guess just takes time for body to adjust. The 16 mile commute earlier this week was ok for recovery. Maybe I will stick to that route and try 22 nil

[RBW] WTB: French Freewheel

I’m in need of a French-threaded, 6-speed freewheel. Wide range (13-28, 14-28, etc.) preferred. *Must* be French threaded. Anybody have one? --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: First Riv: 26” Toyo Atlantis

Kai, It may be, but I don’t think it will be significant enough to notice. We will see next week. Darin -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTB: French Freewheel

I probably have a 5 speed, but not a 6. Laing Cocoa, FL On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 1:42:10 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > I’m in need of a French-threaded, 6-speed freewheel. Wide range (13-28, > 14-28, etc.) preferred. *Must* be French threaded. > > Anybody have one? > > --Eric Norris > camp

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

When I began longer rides and working out after a month of EBDJ, I often drank an Atkins shake 30 minutes before a workout. This helped tremendously. I can now easily ride 25 miles or do a boot camp class at the gym burning 1000 calories without eating. It took my body about a month with the sha

[RBW] 26er vs 29er

Alright y'all, help me work out this inner quandary I've had over getting a new bike or not (to replace one in my stable). The demo Hunqs shown on the blug are really making my insides jump at the thought of a 29er Hunq for offroad riding/bikepacking. I have 4 bikes, and I've tried specializing

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

Thanks, Ron, I’ll work on that. I’ve been relaxing my grip/arms, but have still been putting weight on the bars and haven’t necessarily focused on activating my core. Btw, Trail is 69mm not 67cm! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

Thanks, Karl!! I will try it!!! -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

I don't have a lot of experience with offroad riding but based on the little I have, I wouldn't go with anything other than a 29'er for that type of riding. The stability of bigger wheels and the ease with with they roll over things make a huge difference (for me) over smaller wheels. I say t

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

you're welcome, I'm a huge fan of low-trail bikes because of the front fork ride. On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 1:02:37 PM UTC-5, Birdman wrote: > > Thanks, Ron, I’ll work on that. I’ve been relaxing my grip/arms, but have > still been putting weight on the bars and haven’t necessarily focused

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

Erik, Buy one of the demo Hunqs. I’ve never seen one in real life, if you get one maybe I’ll see it locked up outside the South Street Whole Foods or something. I’d be stoked. I saw a Bombadill locked up outside a South Philly coffee shop a few months ago. It was very exciting. Cheap thrill

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

The bike you have is the perfect bike for your next tour. That said if you are buying new, my experience is 29+ wheels are cushioned, confidence-inspiring, rolls-over-anything fun. My three off-road bikes have 29x3, 26x3 or 4, and 26x2.75. The 26ers are lighter, quicker, more jarring. I choose

Re: [RBW] 26er vs 29er

Erik, I bought an Ogre with 29 x 2.2 to try out the big wheel, rode the Great Divide on it, then bought a Hunq and moved the parts, sold that and now touring on a '92 Trek 930w/26 x 2.35 Big Apples and am very satisfied. My rough stuff all rounder is a new to me Trek 830 that I just bought off the

[RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

There is a lot of sweating going on recently, and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend an electrolyte replacement strategy without sugar. I sense that long summer rides go better when I use Gatorade with water (not water alone). But I'd like to avoid the sugar/carbs. Will any salty food do t

Re: [RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

I sometimes use these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/high5-zero-electrolyte-drink-tablets/rp-prod42650 They come from the UK, but I order enough to get free shipping, so the cost is pretty reasonable. Unlike the similar Nuun product that’s available here in the States these High5 Zero

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

Offroad? 29 for sure. I can't tell the diff at my level betw the offroad acceleration that some claim to feel is better in 27.5 and 26 vs. 29. All I know for sure is that 29s really help to smooth out the ride. That 58 demo Hunq with the Wavie is haunting me! Be gone Hunq, be gone! Tom --

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

Just be sure to gear down as much as possible, don't shift much and find your rhythm. For what it's worth I much prefer higher trial bikes climbing. On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:59:42 AM UTC-7, Birdman wrote: > > I’ve been doing a lot of long rides and sub24Os on the 65cm Atlantis that > I bu

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

I relate to this a lot, and as such have no solid advice. I’ll second that a high front load is harder for me to manage at low low speeds. I’ve also noticed that I look down a lot more on slow extended climbs vs looking ahead when riding normally. When I try to keep my head up, which is surprisi

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

I've also found that high cadence on the lowest possible gear helps me from lurching around on climbs on my Atlantis. FWIW, I stopped putting handlebar bags on mine--I much prefer how it handles without weight above the wheel. A decent saddlebag does the trick for me. On Saturday, June 9, 2018

Re: [RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

I live/ride in NOLA where you use every sweat pore you have. Rode 85 miles on my Ram this morning and consumed 6 20oz bottles. I like Scratch or Osmo products. Lowish calorie with a touch of real sugar and fruit. I recall reading that salt passes the cell membrane more efficiently when paired with

[RBW] Climbing technique tips?

You'll get better with the tips you've been given, but there's no getting around that you're high- front-loading a bike not really designed for that. More load on the rear - as you say you're doing - plus panniers up front should help. Piling a bunch of stuff into that basket is - in my opinion

[RBW] Re: 26er vs 29er

I had a 29er hunq. It was an amazing bike, but in my size, 54cm, I felt that wheels and tires that big and burley were a little overbearing and a lot harder to get rolling and to keep rolling on steep climbs. I agree that 29ers will smooth out some stuff. The other thing to note is that to reall

[RBW] Climbing technique tips?

Thanks all, super useful. Joe, that was my take away from my last sub24O. On tour or when otherwise loaded, the basket will be for a wind breaker, snack, etc., basically a couple of light items I want within reach. I have a large Saddlesack and panniers for the front rack for the rest of the g

Re: [RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

Chris, try these. https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/thermotabs-salt-supplement-buffered-tablets/ID=prod6146001-product I found them to work great. They're less than 1/2 the price of Endurolytes (which are made by Hammer products, although they have calcium and magnesium, which the Thermotabs

[RBW] Re: Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

Some people recommend dill pickle juice. Maybe that or dilute it down? Sauerkraut juice? (I've never tried it, but sounds not too bad.) Good luck, Chris. Shoji Arlington ma On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 3:16:33 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote: > > There is a lot of sweating going on recently, and I'm

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

I'm 10 days in to a very low carb diet, and I've struggled on rides over 40 miles at a pace of 17.5-ish mph, which is my normal June pace for my standard routes. I've lost about 9 pounds, so it's working, but it's clear my body is still transitioning. I'm much slower, and I've never before had

Re: [RBW] 26er vs 29er

Riding the same tires in 26" and 29" sizes on flat and rolling terrain, on a combination of gravely surfaces with bad washboard, and sandy surfaces with sand up to about 3" deep (deeper than that and I have to walk), I find that the larger wheels "float" better, meaning less effort to negotiate the

Re: [RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

When I owned a Sam (in case it's pertinent, this was the original model, I think) I found the wheel flop somewhat excessive. Shod with ~32 mm Jack Brown Greens, t certainly carved downhill corners well, but sitting up and pedaling up steep hills in low gears left the front end so light that I too w

[RBW] 26er vs 29er

I think more important than wheel size is how much you want a 29er Hungapillar. There's 3 of them up on the Riv site right now, they're gorgeous, and snagging one without a very long wait is no easy task these days. If you think you'll love it and have the money, this decision is settled! -- Y

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

anticipating shifting is good advice. Best to maintain your momentum. If you shift too late, you've lost it, and there's no getting it back. On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 3:03:07 PM UTC-5, CMR wrote: > > Just be sure to gear down as much as possible, don't shift much and find > your rhythm.

Re: [RBW] Climbing technique tips?

On 06/09/2018 12:59 PM, Birdman wrote: I’ve been doing a lot of long rides and sub24Os on the 65cm Atlantis that I built up over the winter and I’m loving it. It’s the most comfortable touring bike I’ve ridden and it handles a load so well. It’s super stable at speed and on descents. Where

[RBW] Re: Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

Hammer Endurolytes capsules. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

> > Riding some rollers is very useful, as the riding is unforgiving for > choppy cadences and over steering and imbalance not just laterally but > fore/aft. Every little nuance of balance and riding in co-operation with > rider, bike and road are in-tune, rather than trying to control/overpow

Re: [RBW] Re: When Life Gives...

Put it in a front rack and figure it out later :) JohnS On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:53:42 PM UTC-4, Curtis wrote: > > Sweet! Or is that sour? > > On Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 8:31 PM dougP > > wrote: > >> Are you sure that bike is up to carrying that load? :-) >> >> doug >> >> On Monday, June 4, 20

[RBW] Re: Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

I know that in Grant's book, he recommends tomato juice (at least I think that's where I read it). It has the salt and you can get brands (Knudsen and Trader Joe's) that don't add sugar and have relatively low carb content (around 8–10g per 8oz). I've done one bottle of this and one bottle of w

Re: [RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

Souple sounds like "sooopul." Perhaps you are thinking of "soupless", high cadence, regular, efficient pedaling that does imply a relaxed, stationary upper body. That sounds like "soo *pless*." Patrick "always correcting Garth" Moore, soon to eat sooper, in Albookerky, Noo Mexico On Sat, Jun 9, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Climbing technique tips?

And correcting myself, too: Souple sounds like *SOO* pluh. And soupless is really spelled souplesse. Tho' there is this: soupless soupless (ˈsuːplɪs) *adj* having no soup Patrick "soupless in Seattle" Moore On Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 6:30 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Souple sounds like "sooopul." P

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

The 54cm Hunqapillar is gone. Hopefully someone here got it! On Friday, June 8, 2018 at 5:32:08 PM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Rivendell has four Hunqapillar demo's on the specials page, including the > 53cm 650B demo and that sweet, 54cm 1x11 Hunqapillar. If I had the funds, > that 54 wo

[RBW] Is this an insane idea?

Hey Eric, I’ll counterpoint and say it is worth experimenting with gearing, but also point out that you can, with wide range flip-flop hub freewheel/cogs and two same or even wider ranged chain rings (so long as the total tooth difference is 6 or so, I know it is technically 8, but that can mak

[RBW] Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

Lum et al, Something that shifting to ketogenic does is require a solid aerobic base, because your body can’t keep up with glucose demands without constant feeding. I strongly recommend looking in Phil Maffetone’s books on endurance. To the comment someone made about the body not wanting to go

[RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

I just rode 4 days in temps up to 90˚F with too little water most of the time (drought conditions) without consuming anything other than one meal a day of beef jerkey, butter, cream cheese, cheese, 90% dark chocolate, and coffee beans. No idea what electrolytes are in there, but no supplimental

[RBW] Re: PSA: Riv Hunqapillar Demos for sale under web specials.

Tom asked what Hunqapillar owners can do that Atlantis owners can’t. Likely nothing, but I just did a bikepacking trip on my HunqaBeam, total weight 74 pounds including food and water, on single track, stomping up hills (fixed gear), that might over flex a lighter frame or make it feel less stab

[RBW] Climbing technique tips?

Isaac, I ride bikepacking with all my gear weight except water in the rear and love it, including on single track. Handlebars matter. I had trouble with instability with Albatross, none with New Moustach (Albastache). I experimented with various weight in the front and found I prefer none. Hunqa

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

Thanks Patrick! I really like the idea of riding a single speed everywhere. I've always been a bit of a minimalist, so the idea definitely fits into my lifestyle (one of these days I'll ask to pick your brain about floor living). But in practice it's intimidating once I get out of the (flat) ce

[RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

I drink Costco coconut water during my rided. 70 calories,400mg of Potassium Jon -- 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: FS Kid's Beinn 24

Bike is sold, thank you. On Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9:15:08 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > (Cross post from iBoB. As Rivish as kid's bikes get. Even the aluminum > makes sense in a bike for someone weighing 50-60 pounds.) > > This is a really great bike. I tried to make do with a standard

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

A primer: http://josepharcita.blogspot.com/2011/03/guide-to-ketosis.html Answering your questions: 1.) PerJoseph Arcita: "Well it turns out that there is a store of carbohydrates in your liver in the form of glycogen that will get broken down into glucose when none is ingested. If you do not

[RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

Thanks, all, for the input. There are many more options than I imagined. I'll look into these, and begin the experimentation. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Is this an insane idea?

The max spread of a dos freewheel is fairly small, yet you can get a wider spread with two single freewheels and get profiscient at flipping the tire. It takes about a minute when you get the hang of it (unless you’re loaded with panniers, then that’s a different story!), vs 30 seconds with a Do

[RBW] WTB : Sackville SaddleSack Large : Grey Grid

Hello Riv Fam - I'm wondering if a friend amongst us has a Sackville SadleSack Large : Grey Grid laying around that I could use. Please message me off list if you have one that I can purchase from you. Many thanks! Amit -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

So Maffetone is basically advocating riding at a pulse rate below 180bpm- your age? That keeps in the zone for fat burning? -- 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, s

[RBW] Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

Pickles. And mustard. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rb