Re: [RBW] Custom Appaloosa Update

2013-08-22 Thread Aaron Young
Liesl, Thanks for the update - I once took a spin on an old Motobecane Mixte with like-paired diagatubes. Thought it was really cool. Any ideas as to when this bike will become a reality? Can't wait for some pics! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR > As always, your thoughts are

Re: [RBW] Giro aspect helmet

2013-08-28 Thread Aaron Young
That Giro looks pretty nice. I recently bought a new helmet and went with a Giro because my old Giro was so comfortable. I chose the Giro Reverb from REI: http://www.rei.com/product/844477/giro-reverb-bike-helmet. Overall, Its a nice, retro, smooth cue ball shape, but it could use some more vent

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis. 56cm - $1600 - North Seattle

2013-09-08 Thread Aaron Young
Hi there, I'm interested, but do you have any photos of the bike? How old is the bike and how much use has it seen? Does it have the mid fork braze ons for connecting a front rack without using p-clamps on the fork? Thanks, Aaron On Thursday, September 5, 2013, suzanne whitehead wrote: > Beau

Re: [RBW] MUSA Shorts - Assistance with Sizing

2013-09-11 Thread Aaron Young
t; -Third, The *outseam*. Just like it sounds, from the top of the side > waist, down the seam to the bottom hem. > 17.5" > -Fourth, The *leg opening*. Lye flat, across the bottom hem . x 2. > 12.5 x 2 = 25" Hope it helps. I've only ridden in these once, but they w

Re: [RBW] MUSA Shorts - Assistance with Sizing

2013-09-11 Thread Aaron Young
I think you would have to unstitch the elastic to remove the plastic buckle. Honestly, I don't like the belt much because the buckle seems a bit bulky, but again when I'm actually wearing them I don't notice. I prefer zippers and buttons on shorts and pants because it makes dressing and bathroom

Re: [RBW] MUSA Shorts - Assistance with Sizing

2013-09-11 Thread Aaron Young
Yes, I measured it as it lies on the floor - unstretched. -Aaron On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think you would have to unstitch the elastic to remove the plastic > buckle. Honestly, I don't like the belt much because the buc

Re: [RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

2013-09-19 Thread Aaron Young
Kind of goes without saying, but for the sake of clarity: I'm in. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Zack wrote: > I am in, no comment on specifics, i am up for whatever. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

2013-09-20 Thread Aaron Young
l work out a route before the actual Ramble, but if you have any suggestions please let me know and I can scout them out ahead of time. Riding out here (especially road riding) really is a hidden treasure. Hopefully the pictures show a bit of that. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

2013-09-20 Thread Aaron Young
but even if we don't find it, we will have a great ride Oct.12 anyhow! -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Friday, September 20, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Sounds and looks like a grand ramble itinerary! What's the problem with > all up, all down? Maybe it's living in Colorado,

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

2013-09-21 Thread Aaron Young
. There >> are no services out there or stores to grab food or drink. Smitty and I >> will work out a route before the actual Ramble, but if you have any >> suggestions please let me know and I can scout them out ahead of time. >> Riding out here (especially road riding) real

Re: [RBW] Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

2013-09-26 Thread Aaron Young
gt; On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 5:06 PM, Aaron Young > <1ce...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Kind of goes without saying, but for the sake of clarity: I'm in. >> >> -Aaron Young >> The Dalles, OR >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Zack

Re: [RBW] Country Bike (in the city) Ramble, Portland: Saturday October 5

2013-10-07 Thread Aaron Young
Great write up, Shawn, and it sounds like a great ride. Perfect weather! I'm sad to have missed it. Hopefully I'll make it to the next one. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, October 7, 2013, Shawn Granton wrote: > Hey everyone, thanks for the kind words! > > I f

[RBW] Ride report: Wasco County Country Ramble / coffee break

2013-10-12 Thread Aaron Young
-less gravel roads surrounded by picturesque farms and wheat fields - a post ride meal at the local taco truck in downtown The Dalles Lots of pics are sure to follow. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&

[RBW] Re: Ride report: Wasco County Country Ramble / coffee break

2013-10-13 Thread Aaron Young
gt;> - miles and miles of nearly car-less gravel roads surrounded by >> picturesque farms and wheat fields >> >> - a post ride meal at the local taco truck in downtown The Dalles >> >> Lots of pics are sure to follow. >> >> Aaron Young >> The Dalle

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report: Wasco County Country Ramble / coffee break

2013-10-13 Thread Aaron Young
t;> fancy and tasty hot coffee >> >> - miles and miles of nearly car-less gravel roads surrounded by >> picturesque farms and wheat fields >> >> - a post ride meal at the local taco truck in downtown The Dalles >> >> Lots of pics are sure to follow. &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride report: Wasco County Country Ramble / coffee break

2013-10-14 Thread Aaron Young
Cecily, I have a pic of Bruce's sketch as well. It shows the other side of the page he drew. Also, added a shot of Shawn and Julian (or is it Julius) that somehow got left out of the original set. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjKHZsj2 -Aaron "Keeper of The Dalles" Young The Dalles, OR On Mon, Oct 14,

Re: [RBW] Re: bridgestone posters for sale at Riv!

2013-10-22 Thread Aaron Young
And they are all sold out??? Anyone get one in their cart over at RivBike.Gov or whatever the site is? -Aaron "I admit I'm happy to pay a Riv Tax, and I sure don't mean to make Riv sound bad in anyway, just thought that was kind of funny" Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 12:51 AM, J

Re: [RBW] bridgestone posters for sale at Riv!

2013-10-24 Thread Aaron Young
Yes, I was just being light hearted. I don't consider Riv prices to be literally taxing, and Riv sure never forced me to buy anything wether I wanted to or not. When I went to type Rivbike.com Rivbike.gov came out of my fingers. Instead of correcting it, I just went with it. Even better than Riv

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

2013-11-02 Thread Aaron Young
Andy beat me to the punch. If I had to choose, I'd probably go with gray, but I mix and match as I feel and also based on what I have lying around. Right now I have both black and gray on the Sam H. -Aaron Y The Dalles, OR On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Michael wrote: > I see Jagwire even m

Re: [RBW] FS: WoolyWarm Vest Tweed Sweater - Derby Green, Large

2013-11-10 Thread Aaron Young
Hi Joe, I've been looking for one. If still available I'll take it. Thanks, Aaron On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 2:17 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > New condition, worn a couple times for short rides, then the weather > warmed up, then I gained 20 pounds, then, well..here it is. Goes for 85 new > from Ri

Re: [RBW] Half Mitts

2013-11-11 Thread Aaron Young
I used a thumbless pair through winter, and with a light liner type glove (with a thumb) they were just fine for my short commute. My wife knitted me some custom wool gloves based on a design I suggested that complement the half mitts nicely. They are fingerless and thumbless, but the thumb has a

Re: [RBW] OT: What would YOU do?

2013-11-12 Thread Aaron Young
y/gal to do, and probably against CL terms of service (I'm still too lazy to check). That's my opinion on the matter. Good luck! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 11:12 PM, Shawn Granton < urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello friends, I figured I

Re: [RBW] Half Mitts

2013-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
I think I would prefer a half-thumb, instead of a full thumb cover, though. Then it would cover the tip of the thumb and the back (dorsal side), but leave the palmar open - just like the rest of the mitt. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com&g

[RBW] Sam H. + Hetres + Fenders = Tire Rub?

2014-02-18 Thread Aaron Young
Hey gang, I have Hetres on my first-gen (gold 'n' green) Sam H. with VO Zeppelin fenders. Clearances are fairly tight, but there is no tire rub as long as the wheels are true and the fenders are adjusted properly. However, under heavy pedaling it seems (sounds/feels like) some tire rub may occur

[RBW] Sam H. + Hetres + Fenders = Tire Rub?

2014-02-19 Thread Aaron Young
Shoji: just a single kickstand. Maybe you are onto something with the low tire pressure though. I generally run pretty low pressures. I'll try to pump them up a bit and see what changes. Peter: my wheels are fairly true. No significant wobbles just from an eyeball test. Also, the Hetres seem t

[RBW] Re: Sam H. + Hetres + Fenders = Tire Rub?

2014-02-22 Thread Aaron Young
I pumped the Hetres up to 50psi and went on a ride today. Overall, there was less of a feeling/sound of a rub. However, occasionally under heavy load the feeling persisted. Wondering if maybe its a bottom bracket issue (or maybe even a seat issue?). For reference I just measured my Hetres and a

[RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-02-22 Thread Aaron Young
I was wondering the same thing. I have no insider info, but my guess is the Babyshoe is a rebranded Hetre in a different color. I very well could be wrong though. Aaron "willing to hazzard a guess" Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Leslie wrote: > So, how does a Babyshoe

[RBW] New Compass tires?

2014-02-23 Thread Aaron Young
the side of the Compass than the GB. > > > On Sunday, February 23, 2014 5:51:36 AM UTC-6, Eric Daume wrote: > >> No, if you read the comments on Jan's post, he mentions the new Babyshoe >> has a thinner tread than the Hetre. >> >> Eric Daume >>

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

2014-02-23 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks for the link, Zack. I'm still trying to get the grind:steep ratio right. I don't believe Riv is selling the stainless steel reusable filter so this should be kosher to post. Amazon has a couple versions, and I bought the el cheapo version. It seems to be a near replica of the $15+ one I'v

[RBW] WTB: Rivendell Atlantis

2014-03-07 Thread Aaron Young
Congratulations, Mike! I would not complain if you decided to share some pics when you get your build dialed in. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Mike C518 wrote: > Hugh, > I did get an Atlantis and couldn't be happier! Although it was not the > lin

[RBW] Re: Dalles Mountain 3/9

2014-03-10 Thread Aaron Young
Annd the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8_or_die/sets/72157642185469395/ -AY On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > Here's a few more pics from the ride. Some are pretty bad photo wise, but > content wise they are great! This

Re: [RBW] Re: Dalles Mountain 3/9

2014-03-10 Thread Aaron Young
Here's a few more pics from the ride. Some are pretty bad photo wise, but content wise they are great! This was a challenging ride, but tons-o-fun. Aaron "my legs are feeling it today" Young The Dalles, OR On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 8:26 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Stone Hedge? Looks familiar I'

[RBW] Re: Grant on tires

2014-03-14 Thread Aaron Young
stiffer sidewall outweigh those performance gains. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 7:23 AM, tdusky wrote: > From my own experience, Riding on tires that Jan likes is pure joy, Riding > on tires that Grant likes is work. I prefer joy over work. > Tom Dusky > Hunt

Re: [RBW] Re: Blue Riot

2014-03-18 Thread Aaron Young
Since we're talking about how to mispronounce things this may be the only chance I get to say I actually prefer the incorrect (to my knowledge) way of saying bleriot. I like to say it so it rhymes with chariot. Like Cheviot, but with an R. Aaron "Far From French, for better or worse" Young The D

[RBW] Re: Blue Riot

2014-03-18 Thread Aaron Young
Ah, that explains it then. My roots all go back to England, Scotland, and Wales. Thank you for enlightening me a bit! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > for the Brits, it's cultural to Anglicize the French language. In 1905 > the wo

[RBW] need club name

2014-03-23 Thread Aaron Young
Meandonneurring is the perfect description for the types of rides I would like to do more of. Great thinking there, Patrick. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, March 23, 2014, Philip Williamson wrote: > Great new word "meandonneurs!" > > Philip > www.biketinker.com

[RBW] How do you post pictures to the list?

2014-03-24 Thread Aaron Young
ame, add detail, etc. Then I copy/paste a link to the album or set I want to share and send it out via email. My workflow is obviously not too sophisticated or novel, but it is easy enough for me. Others may have slicker/quicker methods which if not too OT I would love to hear about. Aaron

[RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

2014-04-11 Thread Aaron Young
Michael, Congratulations on finding a Valley Runner! I have one too set up with albatross bars and Big Bens. I love riding it. Here's a photo with Big Bens mounted - sorry its not a close up. https://flic.kr/p/j747TN My vote is for the Big Bens. They are 2.15" but a really great tire; good o

[RBW] Haxes and Atchetts

2014-04-23 Thread Aaron Young
Riv content: a $280 dollar axe (including shipping)? ;) Kidding aside, I wonder if the twisting motion when the axe head hits the wood with force would be hard on the wrists. Might only be an issue with those first few powerful strikes if at all. Definitely impressive though. -Aaron Young The

[RBW] Re: Free pink cloth bar tape

2011-01-09 Thread Aaron Young
Just (pink-tape) curious - what would pink tape look like with a few coats of amber shellac? Anyone know or even have a photo? -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 12:05 AM, rcnute wrote: > Two minutes--a new record! > > Ryan > > On Jan 9, 8:57 pm, Anne Paulson

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

2011-01-15 Thread Aaron Young
then is the issue suppleness? Does the TG interfere with suppleness? I thought the suppleness of the sidewall was what really led to a great feeling tire. -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Rene Sterental wrote: > You're running the Big Apples with too much

[RBW] Re: Tires.... what to buy

2011-01-15 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks Gernot for the clarification. I suppose I will have to try some non-TG paselas and see if I notice a difference. -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:17 PM, Earl Grey wrote: > Aaron, > > It's not just the suppleness of the sidewall, but the suppleness o

Re: [RBW] Re: Tektro CR720 w/Marks Rack Conflicting

2010-08-06 Thread Aaron Young
I couldn't get the Mark's Rack to work on the front of my bike with the CR720 cantis either. I ended up putting it on the rear and it fits just fine (although it is a bit short compared to most rear racks). Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 7:31 PM, Ginz wrote: &g

Re: [RBW] Wow! There's an Atlantis under there somewhre

2010-08-09 Thread Aaron Young
Wow! Those are the smallest front panniers I've ever seen! :) Aaron Young Rochester, NY where the rain soaked me to the bone on my commute home. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 5:06 PM, TomT wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542...@n04/4815789734/ > > -- > You received thi

[RBW] Re: WTB: Saddlesack Large & Platrack

2010-08-26 Thread Aaron Young
Nice set up. I've been considering the large Saddlesack for a while now. Do you know where your friend got that low-trail front fork? -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 9:03 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Aug 25, 6:48 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > > if i were settin

[RBW] Re: Hunqa and SO update on Riv site!

2010-08-28 Thread Aaron Young
uot;H" is diagonal, too???? Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Mike wrote: > I kinda like that they're leaning towards sidepulls (Silvers I > imagine) for the SO. I've grown to really like those brakes on my > Hilsen, they're just a l

Re: [RBW] Sam first look

2010-09-14 Thread Aaron Young
Congrats on your new bicycle and a great ride! You said "first look" - any photos? Aaron Young Rocheser, NY On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 8:43 PM, jmac wrote: > I received my Sam about a week ago. This site and my friend Bruce > (fullylugged) convinced me that this was the bike I sh

[RBW] What Pedal is This?

2010-09-18 Thread Aaron Young
KS is more than worth it in my opinion. -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 7:56 PM, Ray wrote: > I saw this great looking pedal on a Surly LHT locked to a bike rack in > downtown SF. I waited a bit, but the owner never came back. I took > this shot with my iPhone, so it

[RBW] Re: What Pedal is This?

2010-09-19 Thread Aaron Young
That's funny! I recently picked up some old-school Ratrap pedals at the Goodwill for $3. I made the same mistake - they are also 1/2"! I better start paying more attention I guess! Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 4:03 AM, RoadieRyan wrote: > Good call Jim I

[RBW] accidentally perfect - now what?

2010-09-19 Thread Aaron Young
Great post, Beth. I just reread the BQ article (its actually the Spring 2010 issue) and what a great couple of bikes you have! Congrats - really makes me want to go for a ride. Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 2:30 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Photo, please! > > On Su

[RBW] NonRiv Ride Maine style

2010-10-03 Thread Aaron Young
on your great ride. It sure beats the sitting-at-home-doing-nothing that I did yesterday. I would include a report of it, but it pretty much describes itself. Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 1:24 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > But what did you do to substitute for the garage s

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Aaron Young
Add on more from Rochester (work schedule permitting)! -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > OK, response so far has been excellent... we could have ourselves a > decent crowd for this!!! I'm pumped. I also took a good

Re: [RBW] Cowboy shirts

2010-07-23 Thread Aaron Young
I was really happy to see them on the site as well. I've been using a similar cowboy shirt for outdoor physical activities (riding bikes, skateboarding, hiking, rock climbing) for at least 10 years now. It's a nice light white-blue color and must be made of a cotton-poly blend, but its so light a

[RBW] Mark's rack + Sackville Large/Med?

2010-07-25 Thread Aaron Young
Hey gang. I have a Nitto Mark's rack set up on the rear of my bike and would like to use a large saddle bag like the Sackville Large or Medium. Does anyone have experience using the Mark's rack with either of these bags? Is the platform of the Mark's rack long enough (mine measures ~7.5") to sup

Re: [RBW] Wider Mustache?

2012-07-04 Thread Aaron Young
What do you mean by "Mustache style"? You can certainly turn the albatross bars upside down so there is less (actually negative) rise, but you will still have to use the mountain bike type brake levers on it, whereas the Moustache bar uses road levers. If you used a stem with longer reach maybe t

[RBW] Interesting blog entry (and comments/replies) from Jan Heine's blog

2012-08-05 Thread Aaron Young
Yes, a great conversation in the comments. I personally thought Jan's suggestion of a 665b version of the Roadeo was an excellent idea. What a bike that would be! Aaron Y Vancouver, WA On Sunday, August 5, 2012, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://janheine.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/riding-fast-is-fun

Re: [RBW] Half Mitts

2013-11-24 Thread Aaron Young
too suffered from the mitten defect > of difficult operation of dt or other skinny shift levers. > > Does anyone still make these? > > > On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 6:22 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Update: >> >> Went on a short ride in low

Re: [RBW] Two Beautiful Months of Morning Coffee, Outside

2013-12-12 Thread Aaron Young
Chris, What a bunch of great photos! Thanks for sharing them. I really need to find a way to make it to some of these rides/drinks. -Aaron "A bit too far to the East" Young The Dalles, OR On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > I've been really quiet about all the sunrise

[RBW] New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?

2013-12-27 Thread Aaron Young
In the Instagram comments Rivbike says it's a "gender neutral Mixte frame for the masses" and more pics to come to the Blug soon. Cool! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, December 26, 2013, wrote: > http://instagram.com/p/iZ6x_JLxEK/ > > The glory of social media h

[RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

2014-01-04 Thread Aaron Young
Hey Bunch, I came across this on youtube last night and thought others might find it interesting like I did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E89nlVmPeeU The forging process begins at about 2:30. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

2014-01-05 Thread Aaron Young
6 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: >> >> Hey Bunch, >> >> I came across this on youtube last night and thought others might find it >> interesting like I did. >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E89nlVmPeeU >> >> The forging process begins at about 2:30.

[RBW] Re: Tire Casing Quiz

2014-01-13 Thread Aaron Young
Making a tire with less rubber (i.e., a thinner casing) means there is less room for error and tolerances need to be tighter. This is probably part of what necessitates the extra cost. Also, I could imagine that making tires to higher standards means there are fewer tires that meet those standard

[RBW] Bike Camping. We are DOING IT WRONG

2014-01-15 Thread Aaron Young
Don't forget to pack your hardwood floor. And one must always be sure to arrive at camp with enough sunlight left to install it before setting up the tent. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Christopher Chen wrote: > Mike: > > I'll be there. >

Re: [RBW] Whoh-a-tross

2014-01-19 Thread Aaron Young
Chris, Those look great, and I love (like love love) that color of bar tape. Just curious why you went with Albatross instead of Bosco bars? -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Pondero wrote: > I wondered whether I'd be able to use albatross bars on my

[RBW] Re: Looking for my first Rivendell

2014-02-02 Thread Aaron Young
Mike, Maybe you've ruled this out already, but why not an Atlantis? In my mind, it seems to split the difference between the Sam H. and the Hunqa P. Aaron "Middle Man" Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 8:13 AM, RJM wrote: > > > The Sam is a good bike that can be set up a ton of way

Re: [RBW] Paul brakes, redux - Motolite clearance?

2014-08-11 Thread Aaron Young
Was just reading on the Shimanos. Looks like the recent versions require long pull levers. Can anyone confirm this from experience? What I would like to hear is that the brakes will work with regular road levers without any extra hardware. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, August

Re: [RBW] Paul brakes, redux - Motolite clearance?

2014-08-12 Thread Aaron Young
nfused about what long pull means or I'm looking at the wrong brake or... Good to hear the ones Riv sells work with normal levers though. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, August 11, 2014, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > Which Shimano brakes? The CX70s (cantilevers, which Riv sells) use

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivish single speed

2014-08-23 Thread Aaron Young
was a great bike and sometimes I wish I still had it. I sold it after finding some vintage Trek frames which I still have and ride. Your Accordo is much prettier than the one I had though. Great bike; happy riding! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 7:30 AM, cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] Re: Shellac an Opinel?

2014-08-27 Thread Aaron Young
Another option for the wood handle is to coat it in pine tar, like Riv does for the hatchet and axe handles. It gives the handle more grip than the more slippery coating of shellac. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Goshen Peter wrote: > I like the idea of soak

Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN

2014-09-10 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks for posting this. I recently had an Atlantis sold out frm under me (I will be charitable and attribute it to an electronic miscommunication). In any case, I'm going for this one. Sent an email to the seller. Would need to be shipped, but will let you know. -Aaron Young The Dalles, O

Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN

2014-09-10 Thread Aaron Young
local contact to ship from. > > On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Thanks for posting this. I recently had an Atlantis sold out frm under >> me (I will be charitable and attribute it to an >> electronic miscommunica

Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN

2014-09-12 Thread Aaron Young
gt;> from the seller yet so will just hold onto it. >> >> Thanks, >> Aaron >> >> On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Tim Gavin >> wrote: >> >>> Jim Thill at Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis used to sell Rivs. I offer >>> him up as a

[RBW] New Riv Dynohubs?

2014-09-17 Thread Aaron Young
New Dynohub hubs are mentioned in the recent email from Riv. Anyone know anything about (any of) these? Aaron Young, The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: New Riv Dynohubs?

2014-09-17 Thread Aaron Young
> >> New Dynohub hubs are mentioned in the recent email from Riv. Anyone >> know anything about (any of) these? >> >> Aaron Young, >> The Dalles, OR >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

Re: [RBW] A different kind of S24O

2014-09-21 Thread Aaron Young
that generally hastens healing and is supposedly less painful. In any case, wishing you well with recovery. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 1:22 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: > Deacon, thanks for asking. She is almost 100%. Momhood doesn't wait for > full recovery so after ab

Re: [RBW] A different kind of S24O

2014-09-21 Thread Aaron Young
blood to the lungs for removal from the body in the usual way. The shoulder pain after laparoscopic surgery is usually referred pain from an irritated diaphragm. The insufflation and mechanical ventilation can irritate it. Finally we are talking about something I know about. :) Aaron Young The

Re: [RBW] A different kind of S24O

2014-09-22 Thread Aaron Young
Patrick, Yes, I do this for a living. Some people joke that we anesthesiologists pass gas for a living, but I prefer to say I keep people safe and comfortable while they nap instead. Had a nicer ring to it. It's interesting to hear about your insurance program. I'm only recently out of residenc

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-09-25 Thread Aaron Young
ompe brake sets are pretty similar and should have a similar feel, but the description sounds like they are quite different. Is it the levers that are different? Just the way they are set up? I'm just curious what your thoughts are on this. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Sep 2, 2

[RBW] Wide mouth Canti's

2014-09-25 Thread Aaron Young
0 per pair. Also, what's the deal with the CX-70s? Is it just the pads that are installed are short enough to miss most fork blades? If so, what problems might crop up if shorter pads are installed on other types of cantis? Thanks, Aaron Young the Dalles, OR -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-09-25 Thread Aaron Young
So a particular brake may work well on a certain bike, but put the same brake on another frame and you may get different results. Got it. Thanks, Aaron On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 8:51 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Aaron, I'd just defer back to Brian's post. It's a system. Everything > matters. Rim

Re: [RBW] Re: Wide mouth Canti's

2014-09-26 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks. I have a few pairs of cantis in my parts box. I'll try swapping in different pads and see if I can find something that works. If not, I guess I'll go for the Shimano's. Or perhaps the Paul Touring Cantis as those are the same price and MUSA. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dal

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

2014-10-02 Thread Aaron Young
Of course they are worth just about what you paid for them. :) Good luck, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, October 2, 2014, Mike K. wrote: > Hi gang, > Well, I have some decision-making to do involving current bike > arrangement. I have two bikes, but need to get rid of one to make

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

2014-10-02 Thread Aaron Young
as a Centurion Accordo. Black paint and cool/dorky 80's graphics. Centurions are great! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, October 2, 2014, hsmitham wrote: > Mike, > > Aaron gives some great advice. The only thing I'd add is perhaps wait to > see what Grant and Com

Re: [RBW] Should it stay or should it go?

2014-10-03 Thread Aaron Young
eful comparison. It's good to hear support for the Surly, though. Really when it comes down to it the most important thing is not which name is on the frame, but that we are out riding. Just Ride, right? -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Friday, October 3, 2014, Dan A wrote: > I ma

Re: [RBW] Dyno light recommendation

2014-10-08 Thread Aaron Young
Especially if you add in the weight of batteries, either built-in rechargeables or regular replaceables. Batteries aren't light. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, Jim Bronson wrote: > The SON Deluxe weighs 390 grams. Significant weight savings? > > A

Re: [RBW] Dyno light recommendation

2014-10-08 Thread Aaron Young
Let me clarify. Was thinking of the difference in weight between a dynamo hub + light + wiring vs. a regular hub + battery powered light + battery weight. My thinking was any or most weight savings with a regular, non-dyno hub would be offset by a battery pack. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On

Re: [RBW] Clem on the Blug

2014-10-10 Thread Aaron Young
Looks good. Surprised pleasantly that it has cantilevers. Also those chain stays look long and awesome. Are the seat stays bowed or is that a camera artifact? Excited to see the colors and wish I could ride it. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Friday, October 10, 2014, Leslie wrote

Re: [RBW] Clem on the Blug

2014-10-11 Thread Aaron Young
Absolutely. It doesn't matter which side of the handlebar a shifter is on as long as you route the cables appropriately. I'm sure there are some exceptions, but I haven't come across them in my bar-end, friction-shifting experience. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Saturday, O

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2014-11-08 Thread Aaron Young
I'm not a nutritionist, but I do practice medicine if that counts for anything. In medicine when there is a disease that has many different possible treatments it indicates we really don't have a good treatment yet, or we don't understand the disease very well yet. I think this is why there are so

[RBW] WTB: BOSCO BULLMOOOOSE!

2014-11-12 Thread Aaron Young
hey Gang, Anyone have a BOSCO bullmoose they want to sell? Please contact me of list. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- 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

Re: [RBW] For Sale-58cm Atlantis Frame/Fork/Headset

2014-11-13 Thread Aaron Young
RE: the 56 vs 58 Atlantis. I recently bought a used Atlantis. My PBH put me right between both sizes and since there is a significant difference in wheel size I waited till I had ridden both sizes before choosing. As far as standover height, there really wasn't much difference (of course tires c

[RBW] Pleasant Dream

2014-11-14 Thread Aaron Young
hatchet was so sharp that shaving a thin layer off the side of the block felt like running a knife through butter. Ha! A short dream, but really quite pleasant. Wishing you all pleasant dreams, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne, Oregon Outback, Off-roading and the ?: 2 bikes or 2 sets of wheels?

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
ough. I may have to check them out. Thanks, Chris. Might be good for snow, too. Sorry, I don't have other tire recommendations. Good luck! Hope to see you on the Outback next year (I hope to go). -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 3:13 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > Interest

Re: [RBW] Flats and Hetres

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
Jan, Do you still use tire sweeper contraptions? Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > I agree with you, with one caveat: Width and tire pressure make a huge > difference. If you are comparing two 32 mm tires, the supple, light one >

[RBW] Oregon Outback Rollcall

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
I'm starting to think serious about it as well. Probably will take 4-5 days, too. Btw, thanks Mike for the info/opinions about Hetres on the OO last time. That's useful. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, November 16, 2014, Mike Schiller > wrote: > I'm hoping to be th

[RBW] Biking with the future wifey.

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
Looks like you guys are making dreams come true. Congratulations! :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 9:47 PM, Cecily Walker > wrote: > Congratulations! > > On Saturday, November 8, 2014 6:43:02 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > >> You know it's true

[RBW] WTB: BOSCO BULLMOOOOSE!

2014-11-16 Thread Aaron Young
d mtn bike Riv'd and Bosco'd over Thanksgiving. Right now he has an older, pretty average rigid Schwinn mtn bike. He has tried to get a more upright position by rotating the bar ends vertically and he put tennis balls on their ends. It's weird in a good way, but less useful than a Bos

Re: [RBW] Shoe Recommendations for VP Thin Gripsters (or Grip Kings)

2014-11-17 Thread Aaron Young
Actually I think the Portland Kids have only one opinion and it's chukka. Good to hear other opinions and options exist though. :) Aaron "only a little embarrassed to admit I ride in chukkas" Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, November 17, 2014, Chris Chen wrote: > the portland kids have a few op

Re: [RBW] WTB: BOSCO BULLMOOOOSE!

2014-11-17 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks, David. I'll look into it. Thanks, Aaron On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 2:48 PM, David Banzer wrote: > Aaron, > I don't have any to sell, but do have a suggestion if you can't track any > down in time. > I'd suggest using the Wald 867 as a placeholder. > The grip section is short, but a couple

[RBW] WTB: Chromo Bosco - 58cm

2014-11-17 Thread Aaron Young
I'm still looking for the big daddy Bull Moose Bosco, but if someone has a chromo-bosco that is 58cm wide I'd be interested in that as well. Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

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