[RBW] Re: All-Rounder Deal - Anyone dig 26 here?

2010-01-04 Thread beth h
re the new rage so you may have a harder time finding what you want. As for me, I agree that 26" is totally fine! Three of my four bikes take them. Good luck on your search. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: Question about women's riding clothes (not for me)

2010-01-04 Thread beth h
s if they don't/won't make clothing to fit more of them. I mean, seriously -- how much DO I have to suck my cheeks in? ..::shrugs::.. Beth On Jan 4, 4:54 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sun, 2010-01-03 at 19:26 -0800, beth h wrote: > > Title Nine... [snip] ...according to the

[RBW] Re: All-Rounder Deal - Anyone dig 26 here?

2010-01-04 Thread beth h
Steve said: >>I suppose nobody cares that much about 559. Au contraire. The number of real-world bike shops (i.e., those that focus on mass- produced bicycles retailing for under $1,000) doing a roaring business in 650b is VERY low. 650b, while it offers a lovely ride and a great in-between whee

[RBW] Re: Pickups for SF Folks?

2010-01-07 Thread beth h
service. We can't compete against mail-order houses and generally don't try. Instead we focus on what we can do best, which is to fix your bike expertly and get you on the road quickly and with a genuine smile. Happy riding! --Beth On Jan 7, 11:46 am, cyclotourist wrote: > I figure specia

[RBW] Re: Vittoria Randonneur

2010-01-07 Thread beth h
An astonishingly bomb-proof tire with an equally astonishingly mediocre ride quality. I think this tire is closer to the Schwalbe Marathon in intended performance than to the Pasela -- and between Vittoria and Schwalbe the Marathon is still the better tire. Beth On Jan 7, 9:34 am, Eric Norris

[RBW] five-five-nine

2010-01-07 Thread beth h
a Rivendell model built around 559. Atlantis? Notlantis? Feel free to opine. Beth, considering a jersey design for lovers of this wheel size... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: Vittoria Randonneur

2010-01-07 Thread beth h
Actually, I had a marginally BETTER ride on the Armadillo than on the Randonneur. Go figure. Beth On Jan 7, 2:19 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Thu, 2010-01-07 at 14:14 -0800, beth h wrote: > > An astonishingly bomb-proof tire with an equally astonishingly > > mediocre ride qua

[RBW] Re: Pickups for SF Folks?

2010-01-07 Thread beth h
s so tight", then make several additional (unplanned?) purchases when the special part arrives. Amazing. Beth On Jan 7, 2:21 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > I've never had a special order where I didn't have to pay full price up > front.  None of this "half" business, ful

[RBW] Re: five-five-nine

2010-01-07 Thread beth h
es, well that says something. Thanks, fellas. --Beth p.s. Yes, I'm aware that the LHT now works with 26" in every size. But the 1 1/8" threadless headset is a non-starter for a bike that I wish I could I build as a poor gal's Atlantis. So I will wait and see what The New Atlantis (I

[RBW] Re: five-five-nine

2010-01-08 Thread beth h
care for the selection of short, uplifted threadless stems that would solve some of the reach issues I and other women (and a few short-waisted men) face. (In my next life I wanna be six feet tall.) Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson LF

2010-07-28 Thread Beth H
Bag is sold, thanks for your interest. On Jul 28, 6:21 pm, b hamon wrote: > Carradice Nelson LF saddlebag, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Unicycle Touring... (Rivendell News 7/29/2010)

2010-07-31 Thread Beth H
Up here in Portland, we have regular appearances by unicyclists at local brevets, and ten or more show up to race in a Unicycle category at Cross Crusade every fall. Still, I don't see them very often out in traffic. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-15 Thread Beth H
x27;s attention in a big way. If the Big Kids are not interested, it's just not going to happen on a large scale. Beth On Aug 15, 10:29 am, RoadieRyan wrote: > With a tough economy, constraints  on manpower and financial resources > it would make sense to me that Rivendell would buil

[RBW] Re: Long Weekend in Portland

2010-08-25 Thread Beth H
I was enjoying the sights in eastern Oregon and sorry to have missed meeting you. Glad you had a good time -- and yes, isn't Germantown Road FUN? Cheers --Beth On Aug 24, 10:28 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > Greetings, >   Just returned from a long weekend Oregon.  Visiting in-laws m

[RBW] Re: Touring with 32h wheels?

2010-08-25 Thread Beth H
n order to have a stouter bike or wheel galls them. And the fact that they've been sold that set of expectations, well, THAT galls ME. ..::sigh::.. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Smile! It's Grant on TV!

2010-08-26 Thread beth lucas
because Sacramento was born sans hills. Save the triple for the Atlantis. Thinking out loud here. Happy pedaling everyone. Beth -- o__ _,>/ _ (_) \(_) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Metric century is in the can!

2010-08-29 Thread Beth H
etric is just about a perfect distance: long enough to be goal-worthy, short enough not do any lasting damage, and I get home by dinner time. Plus, you not so knackered out that you miss the scenery. Great pix. Looks like a wonderful ride! --beth On Aug 28, 6:48 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Suc

[RBW] Re: Metric century is in the can!

2010-08-29 Thread Beth H
heavily on the side of pleasure. Metrics do it for me. Maybe they do it for others, too; we could have a web site devoted to ride reports and photos of America's Best Metric Centuries. Someone else would have to set it up as that technology is beyond me; but if they did, I'd contribute.

[RBW] Re: Metric century is in the can!

2010-08-29 Thread Beth H
ng, I may just have to dig out the cue sheets and put together a non-rando, non-timed ride myself...) yeah. Metrics are great, I should do another one before the year is out. Beth > In fact, having a group dedicated to just that length would be > a cool idea.  "The Metrics"  or &q

[RBW] Re: long low

2010-08-30 Thread Beth H
remains a good design and I'm glad I got it. Beth On Aug 30, 6:12 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > Doug has the details right, but IMO the defining characteristic of the > LongLow was the standard reach sidepull brakes.  They were not > generally available when the original Road Sta

[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers

2010-09-04 Thread Beth H
s (I recently darned the tenth or eleventh tiny hole) and would really love to buy the "matching" jersey. Any chance we'll ever see Wooly Warm again? Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: WTB: Cylinder shaped dummy levers

2010-09-07 Thread Beth H
Merry Sales is a wholesale distro for bike retailers only. If they DO offer retail sales to the public you won't get much of a deal from them. Another thought is to simply find a pair of stubby bar-ends and cut them down to suit. Beth On Sep 7, 1:49 pm, Garth wrote: > They're calle

[RBW] Re: Sackville Medium for Camping WAS Re: FS: Sackville medium, reduced price

2010-09-13 Thread Beth H
andlebar bag up front. The Sackville looks, frankly, gorgeous; but is more than I'm prepared to spend on a saddlebag. --Beth On Sep 12, 5:12 pm, Mike wrote: > I have a Sackville Medium SaddleSack and a Carradice Nelson LF and > much prefer the SaddleSack. It packs stuff better and holds

[RBW] accidentally perfect - now what?

2010-09-19 Thread Beth H
know that I'm riding the crap out of it even more than I was before. Thanks. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Re: accidentally perfect - now what?

2010-09-19 Thread Beth H
ile, the LL is getting stripped of parts and I'm going to, well, sit and stare at it for awhile and see what it says to me. (What, don't any of you just sit and stare at your bike or frame now and then?) Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: accidentally perfect - now what?

2010-09-20 Thread Beth H
aving a good time getting ready for cross season on my -- Warning, non-Riv content! -- Redline Monocog (yup, singlespeed). Happy riding --Beth On Sep 20, 6:50 am, Mike wrote: > So Beth, what about setting up the LL with 35s... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: finally cleaned and photographed my Rivendell

2010-09-20 Thread Beth H
Thanks for posting the photo. I LOVE that burnt honey-mystard color! (What year is your Riv? It looks a little newer than mine; I didn't have as many colors to choose from in '98 and they weren't offering a wide palette of custom colors yet.) > From: David Sprunger > Subject: [RBW] finally cleane

[RBW] Re: Does your Rivendell have lawyer lips?

2010-09-20 Thread Beth H
avoid freaking people out. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@g

[RBW] Re: Stem Shifters

2010-10-01 Thread Beth H
stem shifters almost exclusively. The Primate's shifter placement is unusual in that the shifters are mounted on the extension, rather than on the vertical part of the stem; and yes, the cable routing is a little odd; but it looks great. --Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: odd request: sweater

2010-10-10 Thread Beth H
ssionally is another story. Off to the Oregon Handbuilt Bike Show this afternoon, to see what it looks like when you combine science, art and craft in one room. I'll take pix. (Riv content -- riding the All-Rounder there, clad in my lovely, rumpled MUSA shirt.) Beth On Oct 9, 5:28 pm, Roadi

[RBW] Re: worlds collide

2010-10-19 Thread Beth H
ually fade like cassettes (though not quite as quickly). As for me, I've got a sizable stash of refurbished five- and six-speed freewheels that will fit on my Phil hubs... Beth "I'm not paranoid, just pragmatic" Hamon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: 1950 rough stuff race

2010-10-31 Thread Beth H
p and pass several women along the way. An amazing experience, and one that pretty much cements my decision to race strictly singlespeed for the duration. beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

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

2010-11-08 Thread Beth H
with it to see what it tells me. I expect it to be a long, mellow enjoyable putter. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

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

2010-11-09 Thread Beth H
really old I will add an electric- assist kit and keep hauling. Excellent project. Take pictures of the process and have fun with it. beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Why doesn't Riv reissue some bag classics?

2010-11-09 Thread Beth H
didn't, Rivendell's ethic wouldn't fly and they'd be scrambling to offer the cheaper stuff in a hurry. Be patient. More coolness is probably on the horizon. beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Will riding a Rivendell make me self-conscious or overly worrisome?

2010-01-14 Thread beth h
r you. Ride and enjoy. Cheers--Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubs

[RBW] Future Rivendell Weekend 2010/2011?

2010-01-19 Thread beth h
I have never been able to participate in a Rivendell Weekend because I always seem to hear about the dates close to the event, before I have a chance to make travel arrangements, etc. Are there plans for another Rivendell Weekend in the future? Sure would be fun. -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Low-Mounted Headlights

2010-01-26 Thread Beth H
seems to work pretty well, and I probably wouldn't want it mounted much lower than that. --Beth On Jan 26, 10:55 am, Eric Norris wrote: > I just converted the headlight on my QB to a skewer mount that puts it really > low. Does anybody else on this list use headlights mounted that lo

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-26 Thread Beth H
I will bring a mini U-lock; for a brevet out in the country I'll usually leave the lock home and stay close to the bike. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@g

[RBW] Re: 26 inch wheels

2010-02-03 Thread Beth H
ride is more than satisfactory for my day-rides out in the country -- but the tire is plenty durable for city commuting as well. Anyone out there try the Soma Everwear in 559? Just curious. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&qu

[RBW] Re: Any experience shellacking PowerGrips?

2010-02-11 Thread Beth H
nd of rubberized paint-on substance instead. I'd say the light brown PG's are fine by themselves, and the fakey argyle thing isn't so awful. -- Beth On Feb 10, 10:11 pm, Earl Grey wrote: > The beige PowerGrips could use some darkening. Seems > like cracking of the shellac co

[RBW] Re: What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-11 Thread Beth H
for my birthday. About twice a year I go on a poetry tear for a few weeks and get it out of my system. (Last year it was Whitman.) Hopefully by the time I'm done another book of prose will become apparent. --Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &q

[RBW] Re: poor-aping-swanky bike project: needs a stem

2010-02-13 Thread Beth H
> Is this the size you're talking about? > http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/opc.html#stem Probably not. There is an in-between size called .883 that fits this stem. I will scout around the used parts piles and see if i can find one. Thanks --Beth -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion

2010-02-14 Thread Beth H
ed it was a broken rail on my 15-year-old B-17. I decided it was a good time to swap in a Flyer. I haven't regretted it. I still use the standard B-17 on my drop-bar bike but my upright bikes both have sprung saddles now. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion

2010-02-14 Thread Beth H
ence with sprung saddles. But they DO break in eventually. --Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, s

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-05 Thread Beth H
I LOVE this idea. If the refurbished frame were offered at a price I could afford it could be a way for me to build up an Atlantis. ..::snif::.. But even if the price is still beyond me, what a great thing for Rivendell to do. Brilliant. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Riv resurrecting and selling crashed frames

2010-03-06 Thread Beth H
Gernot wrote: > I do hope they come in at a significant savings over new ones (how > about 33% off?). Well, too much of a discount would force Rivendell to eat the cost of repairs. I'd assume these are being handed over to a framebuilder for tube replacement and then off to a painter. Consider the

[RBW] Re: sending my carbon fork to the dump

2010-03-07 Thread Beth H
turning it into art. And send pictures. Cheers --Beth On Mar 7, 6:51 am, LF wrote: > OK. I'm convinced by Grant's 3/6 "carbon bashing" in "Rivendell > News."  The carbon fork in my used parts bin is going to the dump, > where it belongs.  Thanks Grant. >

[RBW] Re: What's a good way to dispose of cf bike forks? (was ... carbon fork to the dump)

2010-03-08 Thread Beth H
not want to ride a frame made of carbon fiber, I thought this approach was very interesting. Not sure how durable it is, though... Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Portland Commuter?

2010-03-11 Thread Beth H
of a hill both ways. There are alternate routes that add perhaps 1/4 mile to my ride and are somewhat flatter, so when I'm tired or lazy I take one of those. On really fatifgued days I'll go multi-modal -- all the busses have bike racks on front. Beth -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: SBC moose-style bar FS

2010-03-13 Thread Beth H
SOLD. Thanks much. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

[RBW] Re: First Brevet of 2010

2010-03-21 Thread Beth H
t corn dog was delicious. Congrats again! Maybe see you on the road --Beth On Mar 20, 8:53 pm, Mike wrote: > Wow, what a day. This was my first brevet of 2010 > Here's a few pictures: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157623660202938/ -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Gomez versus . . . (Was: Part #1 of a Three Part Question

2010-03-21 Thread Beth H
end up talking to the president of the company. It's that small, and both are equally helpful and friendly. Good stuff all around. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send emai

[RBW] Re: Roadeo Fender Mounting Question

2010-03-21 Thread Beth H
On Mar 21, 5:53 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Empty hook in the garage???  :-) Ugh. Need a garage first. But a gal can dream. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Feedback on Large Shopsack? Anyone using it?

2010-03-22 Thread Beth H
s up front, the Wald basket can totally handle it. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

2010-03-23 Thread Beth H
> City Bikes > CoOp has Carradice bags and Nitto stuff. Beth H. who frequently chimes > in here works there. Beth here, chiming in. (Thanks for the plug!) A couple of other cool shops to visit just for fun include: --Sellwood Cycles. They sell used bikes on consignment, and on any give

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

2010-03-24 Thread Beth H
Okay, all you Riv-heads need to let me know when the rolling party is. Seriously, this is beginning to sound like too much fun, and if it's during a work day I want to make sure I'm covered in advance. --Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

2010-03-25 Thread Beth H
Dave -- if you want to rent a couple of bikes on the cheap, Citybikes has a small rental fleet of, well, "City" bikes, with upright bars, fenders and racks. Lemme know. --Beth On Mar 24, 10:46 pm, David Faller wrote: > I certainly appreciate all the recommendations.  However,

[RBW] Re: Portland, OR shops

2010-03-25 Thread Beth H
OMG! I LOVE Papa's! Their chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies are TDF (Ta Die For). And yes, Let s put together a Portland Riv-Love Ride! Beth On Mar 25, 8:17 am, RoadieRyan wrote: > ...there is a lovely cafe in Sellwood with incredible > European desserts (we got our wedding

[RBW] Re: Where are you and when will you take the fenders off for the dry season?

2010-03-26 Thread Beth H
n year-round? Portland. Fenders year-round on all bikes, except my fenderless singlespeed mountain bike -- which gets a clip-on rear fender if I ride it to work in the rain. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] Re: pannier recommendations

2010-04-05 Thread Beth H
On Apr 5, 5:03 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > IMO waterproofness is good but not absolutely necessary. I would add that this depends on where you live. I'd guess Minnesota has more dry days than Oregon does. I've tried a number of panniers and keep coming back to these: http://citybi

[RBW] Re: Spring 2010 VBQ on the way

2010-04-06 Thread Beth H
, and more enjoyable. Less sustainable? I ride for transportation every day and figure that's carbon offset for preferring paper magazines. Happy riding --Beth H, who has gotten some interesting phone calls at work since the article came out (including two asking if I ever wanted to sell the Riv

[RBW] Re: Insane Dent Removal on Atlantis

2010-04-18 Thread Beth H
y on a dented frame myself. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr.

[RBW] Re: fatter tires for 26" wheels

2010-04-20 Thread Beth H
Mojo wrote: > I would like to echo Patrick's thoughts. Beth, Patrick, and I are all > riding Rivendell 26ers, with higher trail than the Kogswells used in > the BQ tests. I am not an expert on bike gemometry. That said, I keep wondering if there is a correlation between wheel size

[RBW] Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-22 Thread Beth H
e pdx-area folks on this list want to participate in those.) Suggest start time of Noon or noon-thirty, hang for a coupla hours and enjoy. Whatcha think? Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, se

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-22 Thread Beth H
On Apr 22, 7:02 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > as long as there is no dress code :-) Well, ideally, you should dress. It's not on World Naked Bike Ride Day. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-22 Thread Beth H
I need to know which date would work: May 23 or June 6? Pick a date folks? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-23 Thread Beth H
Okay. Here it is: LOVELY LUGS RIDE - bring your favorite lugs, steel, shellacked bar tape, leather saddles and comfy, cushy tires to this mellow ride through Inner Eastside Portland. Lovers of Rivendell, Ira Ryan, Bob Brown, Sweetpea and other bike makers who put lugs front and center are invited

[RBW] Re: Portland-Vancouver Area Riv Ride?

2010-04-23 Thread Beth H
Sorry. It's June 6. We can try for second date later in the summer if there's enough interest. --BH On Apr 23, 9:13 am, Philip Williamson wrote: > I vote for May 23rd, 'cause it's sooner. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Brooks Bag Loop Retrofit - a set on Flickr

2010-05-03 Thread Beth H
> Haven't road tested it yet, but I'm reasonably sure it won't fall off. It looks nice and clean. If I were to do something like this, I might substitute bent sections of spokes for the zip-ties. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: FS: Rapha Waxed Cotton Cap - "Gentleman's Cap"

2010-05-26 Thread Beth H
I cannot stop laughing. Rapha is being sold on the Riv list. Does anyone else get the delicious irony here? This made my morning. (long live Riv) On May 26, 5:32 am, chris love wrote: > I know Rapha is the metrosexual clothing maker of the bicycling world, > but they do make some quality stuff,

[RBW] Re: FS: Rapha Waxed Cotton Cap - "Gentleman's Cap"

2010-05-26 Thread Beth H
On May 26, 1:03 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > Rivendell's approach is inclusive, Rapha's is exclusive. > None of us here is good enough to wear Rapha, right? All I know is I'm not SKINNY enough to wear Rapha, which is another reason I'm grateful for Rivendell. Real Clothes for American bodies. Tha

[RBW] Re: Portland/Vancouver Riv Lovers Ride June 6

2010-06-03 Thread Beth H
g us on her BStone (green, also upright, with a faded green saddlebag). See ya then! --Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Touring racks

2010-06-04 Thread Beth H
On Jun 3, 6:46 pm, thebvo wrote: > So, I guess I'll need some quality racks.  I've > been looking for steel, and I'd like to stay away from aluminum, > unless someone can sway me otherwise. . Some thoughts: 1. I remain a fan of the Blackburn EX-1 Expedition rack, which I think is STILL the best

[RBW] Re: Portland/Vancouver Riv Lovers Ride June 6

2010-06-06 Thread Beth H
Not sure. I'm guessing that we might be somewhere in the Rose City Park area, above the back of the golf course. But that's just a rough guess. --BH On Jun 5, 1:34 pm, "S.Cutshall" wrote: > A "Perhaps might be there" from Amy, Chloe & me. > > It's an early start time for our schedule, but we will

[RBW] Re: portland-area Riv Ride

2010-06-06 Thread Beth H
it wasn't just the rain that kept folks away. Anyway we had a lovely ride. Perhaps someone else in town can organize another one in the fall? Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Grant's exercise "revelation"

2010-06-24 Thread Beth H
This is not news. Recovery in varying lengths has long been part of the training process. And more importantly, it's essential. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: Shorts--MUSA alternatives

2010-07-02 Thread Beth H
My only issue with the MUSA shorts is that they're a little too short- waisted in a way that doesn't work for some women (i.e., the waist isn't deep enough to accommodate a woman's derriere comfortably). Clearly they're not truly a unisex garment. That said, I find I can still wear them comfortably

[RBW] Re: Today's ride (with special guest appearance by Cyclotourist!)

2010-07-07 Thread Beth H
sign... = ) Cheers --Beth On Jul 6, 4:48 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Having a GREAT time in the City of Roses.   -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To uns

[RBW] Re: Newbie needs therapy...

2010-07-09 Thread Beth H
crap out of it.) Our Bike Therapy session is over for today. I'll send my bill under separate cover. We accept most major medical plans. Seriously, just go ride your bike and enjoy yourself! Beth in [slightly] less hilly Portland -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: Newbie needs therapy...

2010-07-09 Thread Beth H
e the crap out of it.) Our Bike Therapy session is over for today. I'll send my bill under separate cover. We accept most major medical plans. Seriously, just go ride your bike and enjoy yourself! Beth in [slightly] less hilly Portland -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Rivendell as a beater bike?

2010-07-22 Thread Beth H
quot; -- scuffs and scrapes and a dent or three from daily, hard use. I'm happy to report that most of our bikes have ended up as the latter -- as has my Rivvy. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: Cowboy shirts

2010-07-23 Thread Beth H
On Jul 22, 7:47 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > Even better looking, in my opinion, are the railroad shirts, with the tiny > vertical stripes. Agreed! I LOVE my railroad shirt, at work and outside. GREAT camping shirt too. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Things you love about RBW and things that make you groan

2009-04-12 Thread beth h
(remember Carradice made the first generation of these bags for RBW back in the day) 3. The sad short-livedness of the original Wooly Warm line (especially the olive green sweaters and vests with those buttoned fronts and pockets) -- please bring it ba

[RBW] Re: Your Riv and the city: lock up tight or second bike?

2009-04-19 Thread beth h
Good lock, crummy paint, stickers. Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Orr Springs Road, Mendocino County

2009-05-02 Thread beth h
ld be a nice day's ride. My in-laws live in Mendocino and I would LOVE to take a bike down and get away from the house for a coupla three hours. From the village proper, say heading up the road past the fire station, what's some good ridi

[RBW] Re: leather saddle rain cover

2009-05-06 Thread beth h
Try something similar from Vermont Country Store. They're highly reminiscent of those awful floral-print ones they used in the 50's, but they might work for your saddle. Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Bailey Works Bags

2009-05-06 Thread beth h
On May 6, 2:30 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > Anybody out there have experience with Bailey Works messenger bags? Tough, durable and on the slightly expensive side. Chrome makes a slightly more affordable bag that is equally bomb-proof. B

[RBW] Re: No Rivendell merit badge for you

2009-05-15 Thread beth h
ouldn't go. I was eleven when I completed the badge, and well on my way to loving bicycles forever. On second thought, it seems that those who attend the not-quite-annual Rivendell Weekends already get some kind of badge for their efforts... Beth On May 14, 10:42 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > so

[RBW] Re: No Rivendell merit badge for you

2009-05-15 Thread beth h
fforts... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/508855834/ Beth On May 14, 10:42 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > so, like, what WOULD a Rivendell merit badge look like?  Ideas?  Not > the RBW logo. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Glove Recommendations?

2009-05-26 Thread beth h
rk tape. On upright bars I use them with cork grips. Beth On May 25, 10:17 am, Eric Norris wrote: > I'm looking for gloves that offer a lot of padding in the palm.   --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: summer dressing

2009-05-29 Thread beth h
ing this bike up it may be due for a re-paint, something I'm not really willing to do because it's WAY beyond my budget and I'd be without the bike too long. But that's another story. --Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Summer dressing part two

2009-06-03 Thread beth h
wards going with the DC 750's. others on this list have indicated that the extra metal beneath the brake pad position isn't anything to worry about, as the calipers are drop forged and pretty sturdy. Thanks --Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Wide-brimmed Headwear

2009-06-05 Thread beth h
g glare, a loose-fitting button-down shirt (seersucker when it's clean and on top of the laundry pile) and I'm good to go. Favorite cycling caps: Summer/cotton by Shaun Deller, Fall/wool by Rainy Peak. Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message becaus

[RBW] Brooks and Cardiff (was: Sam Hillborne Photos)

2009-06-21 Thread beth h
op my springy Brooks Flyer saddle. (http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm? c=46103&a=234994) Cheers--Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

[RBW] Re: FS parts

2009-08-02 Thread beth h
Both items have sold. Thanks --Beth > 1. Brooks B-17 Special (with oversize copper rivets) > 2. White Industries DOS freewheel, 17/19t. > http://bikelovejones.livejournal.com > http://veloquent.blogspot.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this mes

[RBW] Re: cycling watercolor?

2009-08-03 Thread beth h
Beautiful design. If there are more, consider having them printed up and sold as blank note cards? Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: End of the Atlantis?!?

2009-08-20 Thread beth h
Bottom line: Rivendell is still making nice bikes and other stuff, and is still in business. Good thing! --Beth Onward --Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] Re: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

2009-09-05 Thread beth h
gn to bring back friction shifting for the masses. Beth --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-09 Thread beth h
I love the wooly warm sweater and vest (I got the vest as a gift some years ago) and would love to see them come back. As for pocket knives, bringing in the Opinel (wood-handled folding model, perhaps a No. 7 or No. 8 size) seems like a no-brainer. Very affordable knives made well. Beth

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