[RBW] Atlantis + Nitto M12 FR = ???

2015-01-30 Thread Aaron Young
Hey Bunch, Trying to fit a Nitto M12 (attaches to canti bosses) onto a 56 Atlantis. Having trouble bending the rack to get the right fit. Feeling like I'm bending it against the welds in ways and with force that might lead to damage/breakage. Any hints to get the rack to fit? Am I being too tim

Re: [RBW] Atlantis + Nitto M12 FR = ???

2015-01-30 Thread Aaron Young
> <http://www.modernbike.com/nitto-m12-front-rack> came with them included > (and was only $82 with free shipping). > > On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 12:04 PM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hey Bunch, >> >> Trying to fit a Nitto M12 (attaches to canti bo

Re: [RBW] "The Worst"

2015-02-03 Thread Aaron Young
I dig it. "The Worst" idea is easy for me to like, although I admit my natural tendency is more towards " The Best". Bringing it back to bikes; I've many times told friends looking for a bike to buy one that's affordable and ride the snot out of it. Figure out what works, what doesn't, and what a

[RBW] Mithril?

2015-02-04 Thread Aaron Young
Interesting overview of a new alloy that might be made into bicycles someday. Or become vapor ware. http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21642107-alloy-iron-and-aluminium-good-titanium-tenth?fsrc=scn/tw/te/pe/ed/wingsofsteel And here's the Riv-specific content: http://flic.kr/p/o

[RBW] Re: Mithril?

2015-02-04 Thread Aaron Young
I know nothing about mettalurgy. Is there a reason to suppose it wouldn't accept a weld? Aluminum bike frames are welded aren't they? I also know next to nothing about making bicycle frames, but I would hazard a guess that even if it wouldn't accept a weld that a lugged or brazed frame would stil

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
Well at least you got "The Best". :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > It's not for sale anymore. > > WHAT THE F*CK AM I GOING TO DO WITH THREE HOMER HILSENS > > On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM, Chris Chen > wrote

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
This purchase lends more support to the accusation that you just keep building the same bike over and over. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > My credit card company gives me a float on rationalizing what I just did > > On Thu, Feb 5,

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
I was wondering about that. Thumbs up. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen wrote: > Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life > > I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by > som

Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...

2015-02-06 Thread Aaron Young
just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh wrote: > I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you > really need to call to make sure,

Re: [RBW] Lars AndersEn archery on the Blug

2015-02-08 Thread Aaron Young
I was really impressed when I saw the Lars video. However, I just saw this one that is worth checking out if you have 15 min. In short, another skilled archer "myth busts" Lars' claims, and does a really good job of it. It never hurts to maintain a healthy amount of skepticism. Aaron "wet blanke

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-12 Thread Aaron Young
how folks seem to love even the straight gauge Rivs, my guess is it doesn't have a very strong impact on the overall experience. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 12, 2015, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Lars AndersEn archery on the Blug

2015-02-13 Thread Aaron Young
Oops. Classically, I forgot the link. Here it is: http://www.skeptic.com/insight/pulling-a-fast-one-video-critique-of-a-viral-speed-archery-video/ Thanks to Amit for noticing. :) Aaron "Always Forgetful" Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Aaron Young <1ce

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Custom Complete Bike....$550

2015-02-13 Thread Aaron Young
a person I really am. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Jim Bronson wrote: > I'm not so sure about that, the chainstays look really narrow to me. > > http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_iGpterKVsYZ_600x450.jpg > > > On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake Levers for the Albastache

2015-02-15 Thread Aaron Young
x27;t have the cables sticking out the front like with non-aero levers. Just pick ones that you like the feel of as you grip them (sideways), and that look good to you. Keep it simple. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Road levers. > >

Re: [RBW] Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

2015-02-17 Thread Aaron Young
moustache bars I have on my Sam H for braking in descents because of the hand position. But I agree the moustache doesn't have the luxurious feel of the Bosco or albatross. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR. On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, Jim Bronson wrote: > I agree with you Grant. I thi

Re: [RBW] Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-19 Thread Aaron Young
How very interesting. What do you think is making the difference? Same or different pads on each type of brake? Of course the old ones were set up normally, right? In any case, I'm glad the new ones are working so well for you. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 19,

Re: [RBW] Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

2015-02-20 Thread Aaron Young
l Columbia River Gorge where this experiment took place: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sk8_or_die/sets/72157650523902289/ Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Head angles

Re: [RBW] Re: Dajia Rear Rack and new Clem Pump

2015-03-03 Thread Aaron Young
That's a beautiful Trek, too. Looks like lots of stock components. Besides the wheelset/casette and racks what isn't stock? Looks like the original Sachs Huret rear derailleur. I love those. :) Aaron "used to live in Rochester" Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 7:55 AM, Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

2015-03-07 Thread Aaron Young
orrectly had no complaints about braking, so maybe the mechanical-advantage advantage isn't the biggest issue. 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

Re: [RBW] Woolpower sizing?

2015-03-07 Thread Aaron Young
Zack, Chris has one, so he might be able to chime in. Of course he's a string bean so fit might not apply to you (and me for that matter). -Aaron "Sweet Potato" Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 8:34 AM, M D Smith wrote: > I am a huge fan of the Woolpower half zips. They are truly

Re: [RBW] 54cm Saluki for sale in Seattle $2K

2012-08-12 Thread Aaron Young
Anyone know what PBH's would be appropriate for this Saluki? For my wallet's sake I'm hoping to convince myself that its not the right size for me. -Aaron Y. On Sunday, August 12, 2012, rcnute wrote: > Not mine but I'm pretty sure I know bike and owner and it sounds like a > steal... > > http:/

[RBW] "These are my riding clothes"

2012-10-28 Thread Aaron Young
nice it is to look normal (relatively, of course) even when wearing very functional cycling clothes. Of course Riv isn't the only game in town in this regard, but this the RBW-Owners-Bunch, right -Aaron Young Vancouver, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunqapillar

2015-10-08 Thread Aaron Young
are very similar so my advice is to just follow your heart and choose the one that you will love the most. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, Çackalak wrote: > Maybe this is a question that gets asked a lot here, so apologies if that > is the case. > >

[RBW] Darning wool socks

2015-10-13 Thread Aaron Young
The heels of my wool socks I bought from Riv are getting pretty thin. I thought I would try to reinforce them by darning. Has anyone tried that? Success or failure? Which type of wool did you use? Please, help me get out of this heel hole. :) Thanks, Aaron -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Darning wool socks

2015-10-14 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to try darning. If I have any success I'll report back. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 7:45 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > If you tend to wear holes in good socks, as I do with my big or even > longer 2nd toes (heels la

[RBW] Re: Darning wool socks

2015-10-18 Thread Aaron Young
BTW, what's the wool repair technique where you use a fluff ball of >> wool and and needle to re-fill a hole? >> >> On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 11:39 AM, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to try darning. If I have a

Re: [RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-19 Thread Aaron Young
In Portland it's almost illegal to ride in anything other than Redwing Chukkas. ;) They are my go to shoe/boot for my on-bike adventures. Great for off-bike and casual wear, too. Being leather, they are non-vegan if that matters, but I'm pretty sure they are gluten-free. Cheers, Aaron "Not actual

Re: [RBW] Rivelo Visit

2015-10-22 Thread Aaron Young
Hey, thanks for the shout out. It's always fun to meet list members in person. :) Aaron "in the flesh" Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, October 22, 2015, Lynne Fitz wrote: > In which Lynne and Beth meet to coffeeneur, ride over the Tillikum Bridge, > visit Rivelo and eat cheeseburgers. > > htt

[RBW] ISO: Blue WoolyWarm Buttonup sz L, Can You Help Me Replace It???

2015-10-25 Thread Aaron Young
t. 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Portland Nov 4 to the 14th

2015-11-05 Thread Aaron Young
This might be better if moved to the masonhill list (local PDX-ers), but until then how about Friday night Mov. 6 for beers at Velo Cult? -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, November 5, 2015, MTR wrote: > Hey guys thanks for reaching out. That ride sounds great, but I have an > Unde

Re: [RBW] Copper bottles??

2015-11-13 Thread Aaron Young
I agree. Don't expect any other health benefit than being happy with your Electrified Copper water bottle purchase. Having said that any boost to your mood is a boon to your health. :) I have a copper bottle from Rivelo and its quickly become my favorite daily drinking vessel. I actually like the

Re: [RBW] Re: Copper bottles??

2015-11-13 Thread Aaron Young
Peter, Thanks for sharing the bit about Indian Childhood Cirrhosis. A little more digging and checking the citations shows that the link between the cirrhosis and the copper vessels isn't so clear. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9587155 Also, this is a neonatal disease and doesn't fully app

Re: [RBW] New Silver or Grand Cru Crankset?

2015-12-09 Thread Aaron Young
If I remember correctly I saw the Silver cranks on the Clem's at Rivelo in Portland. I didn't take pics though so can't share. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, George Schick wrote: > Probably makes a difference whether it's a double or triple.

[RBW] shellac on brown tape

2016-01-03 Thread Aaron Young
ellac on that to get an idea of what a full treatment might look like. Clear shellac is a safe way to go at first. It darkens a little. Then if it's not enough for your taste, then try amber. Good luck. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, January 3, 2016, dstein > wrote: > It

Re: [RBW] Holiday Flyer

2012-11-22 Thread Aaron Young
riding a bike. I'm glad (perhaps Thankful is a more appropriate word for today) that I came across Riv right at the beginning so I didn't have to learn a lot of lessons the hard way. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Thursday, November 22, 2012, Joe Bernard wrote: > The dropped &#

[RBW] Keeping your neck warm

2012-12-03 Thread Aaron Young
nicer feel and seems better made. The dickey you found would probably fit better under a jersey though. The SmartWool would likely sit on the outside of a jersey collar, but inside a coat or jacket collar. Warm necks, Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 7:44 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote

[RBW] Yeah, right!

2012-12-04 Thread Aaron Young
Maybe I'm just a dirty hippy, but I really like this idea. I'm afraid to ask what a helmet like that would cost. The wide brim style and wood grains appeal to me. One question, how can they be fully custom helmets (build to order) and still maintain the safety margin without extensive testing of

[RBW] First shimmy today...

2012-12-22 Thread Aaron Young
Another possibility: maybe the headset is getting a little loose? Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Saturday, December 22, 2012, Michael wrote: > 55cm Bleriot. > > > Maybe the floppy ebd of the Longboard Fenders caught some wind, too. > > -- > You received this message because

[RBW] How to clean a Nitto stem (or other aluminum parts)?

2012-12-28 Thread Aaron Young
Simichrome works pretty well. http://www.amazon.com/Simichrome-Polish-50-Gram-1-76/dp/B000BGOC0W -Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Friday, December 28, 2012, Jared Volpe wrote: > I got my hands on some used Nitto stems that I want to try out and a > couple are a bit dirty. I want to brin

[RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

2012-12-31 Thread Aaron Young
Well, since the taco stand will be open... I'm in! I won't be riding a Riv, but I'll be MUSA'd up. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote: > See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11 > Dennis in

Re: [RBW] New Years Day PDX Ride?

2013-01-01 Thread Aaron Young
Here you go: a pollo, an asada, and two carnitas. http://flic.kr/p/dGDMtz Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote: > How about a picture of a Taco??! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] And the winner is...

2013-01-03 Thread Aaron Young
Great news! Congratulations! Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Thursday, January 3, 2013, Mike wrote: > Congrats Liesl! > > --mike > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this

[RBW] Thinking of changing up the All Rounder - or spring fever??

2013-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
I recently put a navy-ish blue wrap with clear shellac on my bike and really like it. I can imagine a blue (or purple?) on your bike. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, February 4, 2013, jinxed wrote: > Over the last 5-6 months I have spent the majority of miles on the cross > bike. Di

[RBW] Keven's Appaloosa Mystery - how does he attach f.der. cable?

2013-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
Great looking bike. This is the first time I've noticed the tentacular stays are symmetric. Were the asymmetric stays only on the Proto-loosa? Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I think it's obvious... Keven IS MacGuyver...

[RBW] Keven's Appaloosa Mystery - how does he attach f.der. cable?

2013-02-05 Thread Aaron Young
I see it now. I was looking at the pics on my phone which means very small photos. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, Earl Grey wrote: > The tentacular stays are still asymmetric. Look closely and you can > see the left side stay curving down to the chainstay just

Re: [RBW] A Tough Bike To Love

2015-03-17 Thread Aaron Young
thinking of setting up a Clementine as a rough stuff trail bike with wide knobbies. Seems like it might make a good mountain bike. Any reason to not do that? Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Bill Lindsay wrote: > That's a good idea, maybe I will try to make it

Re: [RBW] Clem vs. Sam vs. Cheviot?

2015-03-20 Thread Aaron Young
an do many different things very well depending on the way it's set up. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Friday, March 20, 2015, Eric Daume wrote: > How do you choose and why? > > Eric "none of the above right now" Daume > Dublin, OH > > -- > You received this

[RBW] I think I'm underutilizing my Bosco bars...

2015-03-27 Thread Aaron Young
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQBbHzypBro Riv content: a golden bicycle, of course. 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 emails from i

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

2015-03-30 Thread Aaron Young
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

Re: [RBW] How many rolls of Newbaums on 46cm Noodles?

2015-04-27 Thread Aaron Young
I always buy a third roll just in case. If it's not used on the bars then it can be used on a kick stand, chain stay, or under various clamp on items on bars or tubes. Good luck! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sunday, April 26, 2015, David Banzer wrote: > I know the Riv site says 2 w

Re: [RBW] So your friend calls and says he wants to buy a bike

2015-05-01 Thread Aaron Young
season is over, and will last him a lifetime. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Friday, May 1, 2015, Amit Singh wrote: > He has a budget of $3,000 and wants to buy a "tri-bike" and wants your > advice on what to get. > > What do you tell him? > > -- > You received this

Re: [RBW] Wrenching Apron

2015-05-05 Thread Aaron Young
Bandanas for sure when it comes to sweat. I bought one of these a few months back and like it. It's not "cheap", but also not too fancy. I had another pocket added to the chest to. https://www.etsy.com/listing/191705332/pine-duck-canvas-mens-apron-with-leather Aaron Young The

Re: [RBW] ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

2015-06-04 Thread Aaron Young
Don't overlook the VO long setback post. Not nearly as fancy as the Riv lugg'd, but much cheaper. Aesthetically it's equal to the non-lugged nitto offerings. At least to my eye. I have one on my Atlantis. Will be buying one for my Sam H soon, too. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On T

Re: [RBW] ISO NITTO lugged seatpost.

2015-06-04 Thread Aaron Young
Wow. For that price I might overlook the VO one myself. :) thanks for the link. -Aaron Young On Thursday, June 4, 2015, Ron Mc wrote: > hi Hugh, > the lugged seatpost is S84 - the Japan price at current exchange is about > $85 plus $15 for 4-day express mail. > > http://www

Re: [RBW] Re: Joy of Wrenching

2015-06-12 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks for this, Chris. A good reminder. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 3:58 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Funny. I am an impatient perfectionist, and this has obvious psychological > disadvantages. I want my bikes to be perfect; yet I hate the hassle of that >

[RBW] Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-15 Thread Aaron Young
Hey gang, This is probably a bit of an obscure question. I'm considering a Nitto Campee Front rack for my 56cm Atlantis with 26" wheels. Apparently the Nitto Campee Front comes in two sizes for 26" or 700c wheeled bikes. For me there is significant cost difference between the two models. So th

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-15 Thread Aaron Young
Good info Philp - Thank you. Any other experiences? Thanks, Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 10:13 AM, Philip Kim wrote: > Hey Aaron, I believe the 700c will be too far out and too high to provide > stability. > > I've used the Velo Orange Campeur front

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-15 Thread Aaron Young
Tim, That's some more good info. Suddenly I feel like I need to do some more research before buying a rack for the front. Maybe I'll decide which panniers first and then get a rack that suits/supports them well. Thanks, Aaron On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 10:58 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > There are thr

[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-16 Thread Aaron Young
Bill, Yez, I am talking about the F20, but I didn't know that's what it was called till Tom filled me in. The cost issue isn't a factor now (Alex's), but I appreciate your suggestion of colluding to get everyone racked up happily. :) I'm eyeing the Ostrich panniers too. I don't think I can tal

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-16 Thread Aaron Young
Minh, Thanks, I'll contact you off list. -Aaron On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 2:13 PM, Minh wrote: > Aaron, > > I have a set of GB372 that are not in rotation at the moment, while i > can't let them go at the price of the Ostrich bags (which is admittedly a > good deal), drop me a note with how much

Re: [RBW] The Death of the Oregon Outback.

2015-06-18 Thread Aaron Young
Good to hear about the clean up crew. This is what jumped to my mind upon reading that: http://youtu.be/TGVG4sKLkLs If only it were this easy to clean up our messes. Riv content: I'm pretty sure the tire on that moss-covered, three-handled, family gredanza is a Fatty Rumpkin. -Aaron Youn

Re: [RBW] The Death of the Oregon Outback.

2015-06-18 Thread Aaron Young
What was that product? All I saw was a shirt. :) This Oregon Outback setback really is embarrassing and tragic. But at least it's a reality check for all of us whether biking, hiking, etc... Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 12:35 PM, David Banzer wrote: > They

Re: [RBW] Re: My Fargo just lost 2 lb! Woolywarm!

2015-06-27 Thread Aaron Young
Patrick, I think the saying is The Bees' Knees' Fleas, if you please. :) Just don't think about it too much, or it progressively makes less and less sense. I've never tried a wool jersey like that, but often ride in a thin merino ss shirt I got at Riv. Assuming it's similar, I've found it very

[RBW] Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
uot;). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Clementine to anyone especially for the price. Heck, now I'm itching to add one to my band of bicycles. I'm pretty sure I would even go with a Clementine over the Clem because of the drop tube. Here's a few pics from my short shop visit:

[RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
nding and shorter (duration, not height; although at 5'8"...) than I would have liked. But the saddle looked nice. Attached to the seat post. Lying on the ground. :/ - the IG-turned-derailer shifters worked great. Indexed, but frictiony. Shifted just fine. No worries. Aaron Young The

[RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
nding and shorter (duration, not height; although at 5'8"...) than I would have liked. But the saddle looked nice. Attached to the seat post. Lying on the ground. :/ - the IG-turned-derailer shifters worked great. Indexed, but frictiony. Shifted just fine. No worries. Aaron Young The

Re: [RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
t would be a perfect use for that bike. Maybe it was the big knobbly tires. :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 4:27 PM, James Warren wrote: > > The Riv spectrum certainly includes bikes not intended for centuries or > full touring. So I'd guess that trading off

Re: [RBW] Re: Clementine Believer

2015-07-07 Thread Aaron Young
Yes, I think the Hunqa-fork coupled with those crazy chainstays makes the bike. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 4:57 PM, James Warren wrote: > > I didn't say it as directly, but I agree with you about the trail riding, > Aaron. Perfect use for sure. (And st

[RBW] Clementine Believer

2015-07-08 Thread Aaron Young
I saw only one bottle mount on the Clementine. The Blug shows a bottle behind the seat tube on that black Clemmy. It appears strapped on though. I think the absence of a bottle holder somewhere on the seat tube is disappointing. Maybe it didn't work well on prototypes?? Aaron Young The D

Re: [RBW] Re: Measuring sit bones: hilarity ensues

2015-07-12 Thread Aaron Young
ittle too much "padding" covering my tuberosities??? :) Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 12:41 PM, Dave wrote: > cardboard works too. Put cardboard on a bench, sit on bench while putting > your feet up on some kind of elevated surface and leaning slightly fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Didn't see that coming... Segmented Cast Fork Crown on BLUG

2015-07-12 Thread Aaron Young
I'm with Andrew. I looked at the fork crown for a few minutes and that is the thing that jumped out to my eyes the most. However, once the fork blades are in place wouldn't that significantly reinforce that area??? Aaron "Not a bicycle builder/designer/engineer by any means" Young The Dalles, OR

Re: [RBW] Dirt Drop stem with Atlantis?

2015-07-23 Thread Aaron Young
rtable (on short test rides so far - excited to try it on an extended ride soon!). Good luck! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Pros - If you run the bars 2 or more i

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-25 Thread Aaron Young
parts. Cheers! Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Saturday, July 25, 2015, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Have you eyeballed your rear alignment? I did something similar on an old > MTB and bent the rear-end so much tha

Re: [RBW] Small Items to add to a RBW Order.

2015-08-24 Thread Aaron Young
Bandana(s). I've never had too many bandanas. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Monday, August 24, 2015, cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: > Pine tar soap. > > On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 11:10:52 AM UTC-7, Alan Pickett wrote: >> >> I almost always going to John's Ir

Re: [RBW] How was your PBP?

2015-08-26 Thread Aaron Young
Haha. I misread the subject line a few times as "How was your PBH?" My thought was "Well, sir that is none of your business!" :) For clarification, I didn't ride PBP (congrats to those who did - what an experience and accomplishment!), and my PBH is fine, thank you very much. Aaron "Master Misre

Re: [RBW] black cork grips - to shellack or not

2015-08-27 Thread Aaron Young
I've shellacked foam before. It was fine. It will change the finish and feel of course, but it will also increase longevity of the bar tape. Do you have a scrap you could test the shellac on? Or perhaps try an inconspicuous place like where the hoods cover the bar tape a bit? Aaron Youn

Re: [RBW] Purple for a Riv?

2015-09-01 Thread Aaron Young
The sparkly purple of the old Bridgestones is my all time favorite bike paint color and will be my first choice for when I get a repaint on any of my Riv's. I think I will go solid (not contrasting cream) head tube though. -Aaron "Big Fan of Purple" Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, September 1,

[RBW] Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

2015-09-02 Thread Aaron Young
/7JXIKgO3_u/ https://instagram.com/p/7JX4ovu3w7/ 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

2015-09-03 Thread Aaron Young
Looks good! 👍 On Thursday, September 3, 2015, EGNolan wrote: > Beauty. Looks deceivingly comfy. > > -- > 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

Re: [RBW] So why no Titanium Wald basket?

2015-09-08 Thread Aaron Young
Just an idea: maybe try the platrack wing attachments? Wider support area for the rack. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, George Schick wrote: > Speaking of Wald, I was down at my favorite LBS a few months ago to buy a > Wald bearing repair kit for the cheap one

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 56 Atlantis

2015-09-10 Thread Aaron Young
Ah, happy for you, but :( On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 7:43 PM, Pondero wrote: > Mark, I rode it for a couple hours the morning before this post. It was > moving so well on the new tires that I was pondering drop bars and keeping > it. > > I have a sale pending, and assuming the deal is closed, I

Re: [RBW] Novels???

2015-09-16 Thread Aaron Young
watha.* "Non-riv" books novels that I like: *All the Light We Cannot See *by Anthony Doerr which was awarded the Pulitzer for fiction this year and more of a classic *Light in August* by William Faulkner - the beauty of his writing just blew me away. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesda

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith with silver seatposts!

2015-09-26 Thread Aaron Young
I believe that when Riv sets up a new bike they always set it up with the bars at the Max High mark so the cables won't be too short if a buyer raises the bars after they receive it, so maybe that's why they are up up up. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Sat, Sep 26, 2015 at 12:44 PM, &#

Re: [RBW] Interesting Double down slopping TT...

2011-08-05 Thread Aaron Young
Not that this really matters because it is an interesting bike regardless, but Is that TT really downsloping or is this an optical illusion? The rear wheel is higher than the front due to the brake/stand and I'm not sure if the ground and siding on the building is level. I'm just eyeballing it, b

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone tried the Compass 26" tires

2011-10-05 Thread Aaron Young
Has anyone been able to compare the Compass' against Paselas in the same size? -Aaron Y. Rochester, NY On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Bill Spencer wrote: > I bit the bullet and paid the big bucks for these.Worth every penny. > > Bill > > On Oct 4, 1:25 pm, johnb wrote: > > I have a small (52)

Re: [RBW] BuBar on Riv Site.........

2011-10-15 Thread Aaron Young
My bet is for something like this: http://bit.ly/n3SMAb or this: http://bit.ly/nzkJsn Grant's description is perfect for either one, right? Aaron Y. Rochester, NY On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 5:12 PM, dweendaddy wrote: > "Why two frame pumps?!?" > > To create more threads on the utility of two

Re: [RBW] Re: BU on the Blog

2011-10-19 Thread Aaron Young
Those bars look good to me. I noticed the post says there will be three versions: VIII A, B, and C. That's news to me. What are the different versions for? I noticed the first sample (flipped ones on Jays green bike) has road levers, but the other two have mountain brake levers. That could ac

Re: [RBW] Re: BU on the Blog

2011-10-19 Thread Aaron Young
I see, so likely there will be 3 more versions (A, B, and C) of prototype VIII to be tested and then the Riv gang will choose one. Got it. Thanks for the clarification. -Aaron Y Rochester, NY On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > I believe it means further prototypes before th

[RBW] Black Friday bike ride

2011-11-26 Thread Aaron Young
I shared this impromptu video I made on a short ride I took yesterday on the iBOB list already, but since the bike is definitely Riv-inspired I thought I would share it here, too. The bike is an old Koga-Miyata Valley Runner frame with Albatross bars + barcons and a pretty standard mountain bike d

Re: [RBW] Re: Odd New Bike: Built, Explained

2011-12-09 Thread Aaron Young
While we're at it, imagine a rear triangle where each stay is independently curvy/asymmetric. That may be a bit too much and it might ruin the aesthetics, but imagining it is kind of an interesting exercise. -Aaron Y. Rochester, NY On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM, robert zeidler wrote: > Sorry

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