Re: [RBW] Re: DC Sunrise Coffee

Kroil works wonders too. PB blaster is something else I've used that is also effective. On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 8:43 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Tony, > > Enjoyed the post...rides with purpose are the best. Re: stuck seat post > I'd recommend Liquid Wrench stuff is magic. > > ~Hugh > > > On Thursday,

Re: [RBW] Saw the coolest thing on trail today.

Awesome crash stories, Manny! On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 10:35 PM, Manuel Acosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Good amount of East Bay dirt. > Five of us. Kurt, Brian, Jeremy, Evan and Jon. > > Two of the five were on single speeds. > 4 out of the five haven't ridden the single track of

Re: [RBW] Re: Change my chain or ride it til it skips?

And if you don't do it, eventually your chain, rings, and cassettes will wear and if you get chainsuck at an unfortunate place, you'll crash. So replace the f'n chain. It's $20. :) On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 10:35 PM, Michael wrote: > So is it as easy to do myself as just buying a new 9-speed ch

Re: [RBW] New Compass tires?

The design tire for my new bike is a 50x584 big ben, with enough to go to 55. MI ENCANTA On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Somebody should do a youtube of themself walking into their local bike > shop with a pair of Compass 700x38 tires. Walk up to the dude behind the >

Re: [RBW] 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

Before you do that swap the Centeron pulley closest to the cassette with the non floating one and see if that helps your accuracy. On Feb 24, 2014 10:30 PM, "Michael" wrote: > While I need to replace my chain now, I was wondering if swapping out my 9 > speed chain and cassette to an 8 speed chain

Re: [RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

Maybe we'll just start calling them big chevy front and big chevy rear On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Minh wrote: > These look great, but as someone that's been around RBW for a long time, i > wish they would name the racks so we know it's the newest version. It > doesn't affect RBW much sin

Re: [RBW] Re: New Rear Racks

well maybe not they didn't change the BFR...yet. On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 3:32 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > Maybe we'll just start calling them big chevy front and big chevy rear > > > On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Minh wrote: > >> These look great, but as someo

Re: [RBW] Re: Current Status

You realize that NW weather is actually pretty tame; rainfall is usually pretty light and big storms are nothing like those storms that cause half the San Gabriels to fall apart. Also, we're just far tougher than you. cc On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Andy, > > Crappy r

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

About a minute? On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I see that the Porlex accepts up to 1/4 cup of beans. OK, how long to > grind 1/4 cup coarsely for a press? > > Patrick "rushed in the morning -- at least, rushed for my coffee" Moore > > > On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 11:02 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

Yes, if you look at a blade grinder it just whacks the s*** out of the beans until you stop, so you have a random chance of hitting a large bean or a small shard; this of course means that when you stop, the vast majority of the particles are in the middle (think standard distribution). With a bur

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

By the way, it's true the porlex isn't the fastest grinder, but even when I'm making coffee for 4, I don't think to myself (man this is really slowing me down)... Also apparently it's social to do so: http://www.flickr.com/photos/99743766@N00/11097381065/ On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 11:25 AM, Deacon

Re: [RBW] Re: You know you are riding in San Francisco when

She lives in Vancouver, which is almost if not as bad. On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Tonester wrote: > Bring a bag of money. Rent/Housing is insane. Again. > > > On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:46:38 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: >> >> This is doing nothing to quell those urges to pack up and

Re: [RBW] Re: Favorite Coffee (regular and decaf)

I'm gonna sound like a crank but unless you're going on a tour just bring the kit; But then again I'm part of the "carry more, right?" school of bikepacking. Like for an overnight, I pack a proper ceramic mug, my ceramic beehouse, pre-weigh out 16g of beans and bring the grinder. There's somethin

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommended Coffee Grinder

I vary the size of grind on my porlex between rediculous turkish fine to coarse french press, and it seems to work fine. I've been using it pretty regularly and I think it's plenty tough in the handle. If I recall correctly it's the hario that seems to break after a time. cc On Wed, Mar 5, 2014

Re: [RBW] Looking for some advice, contacts in Portland

My Family is from Burma. I can put him up. We can make Shan-style "Tofu". cc On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Kip Otteson wrote: > Hello from Thailand. I'm currently helping a student look into the UBI > school in Portland for the mechanics course. The course is 6,450 dollars > for the whole

Re: [RBW] Coffee questions

Patrick, here are my thoughts about this: Coffee goes from sour to sweet and balanced to bitter as you extract more of the water soluble bits. Since a paper cone takes out all the solids, yeah it's "cleaner" but I think a main issue is skimping on the beans which leads to overextraction, which le

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffee questions

Daniel I agree, that's why I often err on the generous side when I'm weighing my beans (that, and my balance is not so accurate). Deacon, I suppose I was only referencing the Wikipedia page because it lists different extraction percentages favored in different regions, and I like numbers. :) cc

Re: [RBW] Tire swapping Saturday

Sweet dude! On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 12:07 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I was messing around in the garage, getting ready for the first S24O of > 2014, and went ahead and put knobbies on my Hillborne. 700x43 Rock and > Roads. It looks so butch! > >

Re: [RBW] WTB Rear Cream Longboard

You got it. I bought a new set to replace the front, so I have the rear lying around. cc On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 8:27 PM, Edwin W wrote: > Cracked mine today, not sure how. It involved a broken spoke and my 7 year > old riding on my rear rack. I am sure all of those are connected, but not > sur

Re: [RBW] Re: The hills are calling and they are green

I'm in San Francisco until Sunday evening. Down to do an overnight next weekend. cc On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > All day Sunday: > > Henry: So dad, when's the next one? > Me: I don't know, whenever people want to do one > Henry: How did you find out about this one

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for riding Sandals?

I love riding in Birkenstocks, the Arizona (that has no rear strap). They don't come off while riding, mostly because feet don't do very much while riding :) On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Garth wrote: > > Birkenstocks, with the classic footbed. I use Arizona and Boston model, > but they hav

Re: [RBW] Re: Edelux - Blug Post

a bit dramatic aren't we On Mar 12, 2014 8:29 PM, "Eric" wrote: > Mounting this light to my old touring bike and Homer Hilsen was often been > the bane of my existence and I gave it up. > > The only time I will mount this light again is when my new custom tourer > has a DEDICATED light mount cons

Re: [RBW] Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

I can find brass ferrules everywhere. They're just wheels manufacturing stock parts. Try clever cycles, try velocult, hell, universal works too. And I love sugar wheel works. On Mar 12, 2014 8:57 PM, "Skip Richmond" wrote: > Where are the box dog bikes of multnomah county? > the american cycler

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

Yup citybikes works too. On Mar 12, 2014 10:54 PM, "Evan Baird" wrote: > Velo Cult? I have yet to visit, but it looks like that type of spot. I've > always stopped by Citybikes when I've visited. That's a pretty neat shop. > > On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4:21:55 PM UTC-7, Skip Richmond wrote: >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-esque Bike shops in Portland?

Basically I haven't encountered much gruff from any shop in Portland, especially when dealing with their service/mechanical folks. It's like rolling into a shop with a Riv tells the mechanics it's okay to talk about unracy bikes. The two closest shops to me are West End and Western Bike Works, and

[RBW] Bay Area Ramble Report

I had a few days down here so I hopped on my trusty California Steed (made in Taiwan) and went for an overnight at Pan Toll Ranger Station on Mount Tam, But not before taking the BART out to Walnut Creek to visit the bike nerds at HQ and BBH. BART's been fixing up track on the weekends so I was fa

Re: [RBW] Riv Light Mount Hardware Question?

FWIW I love the way the Edelux looks when mounted on the front tab of a nitto marks or big front rack with the Busch & Müller Fork Crown Mount. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/13055095915/ Of course I also took the opportunity given by external wiring to learn the old art of cable lacing,

[RBW] WTB: tallux 26 x 8cm

It's out of stock at HQ, anyone got one lying around? cc -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

As it is scribbled in the Montlake Cut: BUT A NUT IN THE CUT On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 5:25 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Chris, > > As always enjoyed your post. The pictures are wonderful. So we are to > believe we'll be witness to yet another Homer cockpit change. The coconut > will be hurt...thought

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Ramble Report

next time Tam fire roads or Hamilton. First Week May On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Sad I got to miss this one. > Looks like blast > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

I'm of two minds. I have the Barlow Pass Compass tires on the way and I'm seriously considering trying out some of those 700x40C Clement MSOs I saw on Will's Hillborne: I heard they come out to 38 on a 24mm rim and that's damn near perfect for lil' ol' me. They look so Manly. On Tue, Mar 18, 20

[RBW] Mini Tire Report: Clément MSO 700x40C oh AHH

So I picked up a pair of Clément MSO 700x40C tires today to try em out. Verdict: They measure to 38mm on my 700 dyads, they look delightfully aggressive, and they fit under P45s on my 57cm Homer. Inflated to 40psi they feel comfy, I think when they get down to 35 they'll feel great (I weigh 145 l

[RBW] Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

Measures out to 34mm right now, but that might change. I'm gonna go out for a ride. -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

19, 2014 at 9:56 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > Only 34? That's a disappointment. > > > On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 8:01 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > >> Measures out to 34mm right now, but that might change. >> >> I'm gonna go out for a ride. >> >> --

Re: [RBW] Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

The funny (ha ha) thing about it is the pasela TG 700x35C tires measured exactly, so they're wider out the gate than the barlow pass tires. Of course, the tourguard liner makes the tire less flexible. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 12:41 AM, Chris Chen wrote: > They've grown to 35mm. Th

Re: [RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

For what it's worth they do feel like butter. Delicious, low carb butter. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 7:58 AM, Jan Heine wrote: > It's amazing how much of tire making remains a black art. The > manufacturers really don't know exactly how wide the tire will be when it > comes out of the mold. Howeve

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

I guess it comes down to, $4k on an Atlantis or a bike of such quality is not a waste of money, because you'll have a big smile every time you ride it. But at the same time you don't *need* to spend $4k to have fun on a bicycle, obviously. There are plenty of folks that ride mountain bike conver

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday

Or the other way. Down. On Mar 21, 2014 1:18 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > When Manny says "flat-ish", I think: > > > > > > > > On Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:51:21 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: >> >> >>> I know a route th

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

He's lying, you're all going to hug your loved ones REALLY HARD when you get home. But have a great time anyway xoxo Chenny On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Just got off the phone with the one and only RCW directly from her > temporary outpost at Riv BBH. > Confirmed r

[RBW] Hilsen v3

I switched from Noodles to Albatrosses a few months ago, but I never really got used to how upright the bars were; I moved the stem as low as it would go and it got better but I wondered if there was a better, "middle" way. So here's the third iteration of the Hilsen cockpit, etc: http://www.flic

Re: [RBW] Re: need club name

Skagit Socialist Syclist Syndicate, Seriously On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 8:38 AM, Clayton wrote: > Meandonneurs... Fantastic word. I also really like mountonneurs. Nice job, > Mr. Wordsmith. I wonder how many embroidered patches and pins could be > sold... H. > > > On Sunday, March 23, 2014 8:

Re: [RBW] Hilsen v3

It's the Ur-Edelux on a B&M wire mount, purchased on clearance from Compass Cycles, Ltd. Loving the Albastaches so far. Brencho, I found myself hanging out at the curves at the front of the albatross bars often enough to notice now the curve in doesn't feel too good after a few miles. The albasta

Re: [RBW] Re: MId-Weekend Update: SoCal Riders March Meander

Sounds epic. Thanks gents. cc On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 9:38 AM, Coconutbill wrote: > Spring Break free'd up my schedule, and seemingly did the same for all the >> college kids hoping to camp in Joshua Tree. All campsites were full.Doh! >> > Hugh, Homer, MB-1, and me, took a motel in the desert,

Re: [RBW] Re: need club name

or the Whatcom Wheelie Wamblers On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Chris Chen wrote: > Skagit Socialist Syclist Syndicate, Seriously > > > On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 8:38 AM, Clayton wrote: > >> Meandonneurs... Fantastic word. I also really like mountonneurs. Nice >> j

Re: [RBW] WTB twin leg kickstand

I think he was asking because it may be too short for you now :) On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM, wrote: > I can cut it. > > Fair winds, > > Captain Conway Bennett > > On Mar 25, 2014, at 8:46 PM, Peter Morgano > wrote: > > does it need to be uncut? > > > On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Conwa

Re: [RBW] Re: Not all Hilsens are created equal...BG RnR clearance fail

I've become a big fan of the MSOs. Measured 38 when I put them on, nice cushy ride, but pretty fast, actually very fast. Pardon me while I make monster truck noises riding around cc On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 10:14 PM, grant wrote: > At some point in our evolution/aging we started putting kixtan

Re: [RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?

Mr Chukka here. I'm pretty you could ride in as heavy a boot as you wanted, as long as you were comfortable with how the tread of the boot matches with the platform of the pedal. While I'm not always happy with the flat soles of the Chukkas (when pushing up muddy slopes for instance), they give a

Re: [RBW] Re: From Noodles to Albatross ~ Stem length?

I had 10cm for my Noodles, went to 12cm for my Albas, and went back to 8cm for the 'staches. I think those are the standard build kit lengths, and they seemed to work for me. cc On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 5:02 PM, Dave Johnston wrote: > I went from 8cm to 12cm and that was too much. I think I'll

Re: [RBW] Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Almost Blue

Absolutely loved the story. Sounds like when you change out the stem you'll be in hog heaven. On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 10:50 AM, Roger wrote: > I've been a Rivendell member since 1997. I've outfitted my bikes in > Rivendell-inspired ways with many Riv-bought parts, and during the time > that Riv

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 50 cm Silver Quickbeam -$1500

Oh man. Manny Acosta MS, his rides are gonna get graduate level yo On Mar 31, 2014 6:21 PM, "Manuel Acosta" wrote: > Sorry folks, > Just put down payment for my first round of master's classes. > New bike isn't in the cards for me this time around.. > Good luck to the seller and congrats on the f

Re: [RBW] Re: New Edeluxe Light Source - LENR

Well, then you drink the kool-aid inside the power unit. On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Ginz wrote: > I'm not sure this things is such a great idea. What happens when you are > on that ride on the 364th day of year 36, it's raining and dark and you > light goes out? > > -- > You received thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Keven/Vince style thumbshifters

BOOM On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:47 AM, Coconutbill wrote: > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Hello from the Portland Chapter of Cockpit Changers Anonymous. Hi I'm Chris and I'm a Cockpit Changer. I've been with the same cockpit for two weeks now (waits for applause) Avery, it does seem that the Albas are pretty high up and close in; Before trying other bars or bikes I'd definitely see a

Re: [RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

Followup, I followed Rob's pressure seating technique and they have, indeed, grown to nearly the book size, coming up at 37mm and change. As I may have mentioned before, I'm not miffed or disappointed necessarily, and now that I know it's a bit of a black art it makes total sense. I should also men

Re: [RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

And by spiffy I mean https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/13587578923/ On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Chris Chen wrote: > Followup, I followed Rob's pressure seating technique and they have, > indeed, grown to nearly the book size, coming up at 37mm and change. As I > may

Re: [RBW] Re: Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

Dennis: Sorry to hear your were laid up. Good to hear you're out and about again! Lovely bike as always On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Dennis Hogan wrote: > Hi All, > > I just switched out my last favorite rubber: Continental Cyclecross Speed > 700-42C's that I bot from Riv last year --- gre

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

riding on the Hillborne. So there's > that. > > I suppose the goal I'm going for is to capture for my Hillborne whatever > it was that I loved about the ride and responsiveness of the couple Hilsens > I've ridden. Project Hilsen-ify the Hillborne? > > Tires and

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

Fender washer? Er, those expandable plastic washers that look like small toggle bolts for attaching elements to body panels? Actual toggle bolts, or...what about drywall anchors? :) cc On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:17 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

Quick! Bike nerds! ID the production date by the lack of a top eyelet on the fork dropout! :) On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Saw this on the bay today. Good price if the size is right for you. > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-59cm-/121310492445?ssPag

Re: [RBW] Homer Hilsen on eBay ~ but FYI...

Three's Toyo, Two's Waterford, One's a Fake Rolex On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Eric wrote: > Good looking Homer on eBay but I didn't see 3 water bottle mounts so I > emailed the seller and he confirmed that it only has 2. Just looking to > pass along the info to any interested party. > > -

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideal AHH Wheelset

Small potatoes. I run dyads and have a schmidt on the front wheel; I think they're excellent bulletproof rims. And you can always turn off your light if you want :) I went on a slightly longer ride on the barlow pass tires, and oh my, they sing! cc On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideal AHH Wheelset

Oh yeah those were great too, but I didn't take them off the paved stuff too much. Very plush, pretty fast! I'm fickle these days with components so you probably shouldn't depend on me for much of anything regarding deep and thoughtful feedback. o shiny On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 8:13 PM, Matt

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: B68 Saddle, Tires: 700 and 26 Dureme

Woot! On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 8:30 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Everything's sold. New Cockpit funded, plus an Easter bike for my 4-year > old who has graduated from her push/balance bike. Thanks, guys! > > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] What's involved switching to road levers?

The cable ends are different between road and mountain levers, so you'll need a new set of cables. Otherwise, you should be good. Good luck! cc On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 12:23 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I am assessing if this is a job I can do or if I need to take it to my > LBS. I will be swi

Re: [RBW] What's involved switching to road levers?

Yeah, the cables afaik are the same diameter so you can reuse your brake housing if it's long enough, and if you're using non-aero road levers you might have enough. The road cable end looks like a bullet, whereas the mountain cable end looks like a lollipop. :) cc On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 12:56

Re: [RBW] What's involved switching to road levers?

RIGHT THERE WITH YOU I'LL BRING EXTRA TP On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 1:37 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Who decided mountain cable would be different from road cable and where do > they live so I can TP their house? Sardonic grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Sunday, April 6, 2014 2:17:36 PM U

Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

So if I were me (which I am!) I'd keep cable housing with each set of bars, so all I'd need to do to swap over would be to re-run the brake and shift cables. If I left enough cable at the end, I could switch a few times before replacing cable. However, I'm kind of a worrywort so I replace my cable

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne Frame Fitment Update

Great report! Glad to hear you found a happy medium :) On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 6:35 PM, Avery Wilson wrote: > So I took some advice from you guys on this list and decided to tinker > with the Sam Hillborne over the weekend.. and ride as well! > > I took off the Albatross bars, along with their 1

Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

I have very similar ones (the royal gran compe) and regular ferrules work just fine. Mine are the wheels mfg. brass ones. On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 6:47 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Dia-Compe is stamped into the lever and each side of the gum hood. Glad to > hear the ferrules will work. > > With ab

Re: [RBW] Nitto Big Front Rack~ Installing without P-Clamps?

The answer is yes. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9406237330/in/photolist-7GfyLT-miXu7K-fjtt4b-fjF7zw-8Q5skB-8Q5sFc-g66fPd-fkcpYj-7GfzpV-fkcqDG-dZa5Fr-kKFuHg-haGEzj On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 9:35 AM, Eric wrote: > I want to install my Nitto Big Front Rack to my Atlantis but I'd like to

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto Big Front Rack

I am so proud of you. On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 11:29 AM, Zack wrote: > The big one. > > I also have a Nitto Mini Front rack, and the platrack/slickersack combo, > open to some sort of trade if that floats your boat. > > let me know. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Big Front Rack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5XakEKSIaM On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 12:19 PM, Zack wrote: > i learned it from you, chris. i learned it from watching you. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Frame Fitment Update

search for "berto tire pressure" and you'll find plenty of graphs, articles, etc. On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 1:27 PM, Avery E Wilson wrote: > Yep, Capt. Conway - > > I'm about an inch shorter than you with the same PBH, and I'm running the > 8cm dirt drop stem, so just a bit less reach than yours.

Re: [RBW] Re: Does anyone use fenders off road?

I never take the fenders off my Hilsen, and I've been on all kinds of stuff. The only thing that seems to choke 'em up is snow, but for the most part I've been pretty lucky with the P45 longboards. cc On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 9:12 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > I do on my RockCombo. I don't get too

Re: [RBW] Re: Does anyone use fenders off road?

I've been able to eliminate SKS crk with the following: Destress the stays as much as possible to reduce strain on the fender. Make sure to use those dorky plastic stay ends--they keep the stay from rubbing on the fender and making noise. On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > my

[RBW] Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

Gonna be around. Anyone up for a quick overnight one of those nights? cc -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- 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 f

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet conundrum

I find that the load and torque vector on a single legged kickstand causes the bolt to come loose over time, whereas the bolt has never come loose on my double legger. YMMV I guess On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 8:59 PM, Kelly wrote: > My 68cm RAM is my go fast bike. I'm 235 and usually in the 225 we

Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

Yup I'm right there with you. It makes the bike *more* fun. Who would have thought?! On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Here are the Albastache's in all their glory. > https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157643809094384/ > > I am LOVING them so far. Did a 4 h

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

Let's do it. I fly out Sunday evening so I'm best with a F-Sat or Sat-Sun overnight. On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 3:33 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > That'll be a great grad present to yourself! > > > On Friday, April 11, 2014 12:06:14 AM UTC-7, Coconutbill wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

MORE WHEELS MO BETTA On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 7:15 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > Ah, wish that I'd seen this when building my velocity synergy 650b dyno >> wheel... ... .. >> > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubs

[RBW] "Enjoy"

A lot has been written about differing personalities and philosophies, sometimes it's about trail or tube thickness, sometimes it's about suppleness, or what have you, but I was doing some drivetrain cleaning and I was wondering about the whole greasing square taper vs dry fitting, and of course I

[RBW] Mason Hill to Mason Hill Ride Report

It all started with this picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/13770029315/ Leaf Slayer exposes the little known Mason Hill Park nestled on the Tualatin Valley side of the West Hills. I decide to take a quiet solo trip out there to clear my head. Turns out Zack wants to clear his h

Re: [RBW] Re: Mason Hill to Mason Hill Ride Report

No GPS tracking except what Google slurps while I'm not lookin. You'll just have to come up and shred with us. cc On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 9:12 AM, hsmitham wrote: > Chris, > > Great ride report, the B&W pics were cool. Next time I expect a GPS route > detail to go along with those non color i

[RBW] Ride Report: The Hundred Mile Burger

Or: How I fell in love with my bicycle again. After the awesome ramble out to Mason Hill, I wasn't planning to do any more riding this weekend, but a social engagement fell through so the first thought I had was, "eff it, I'm going to Crown Point." I have evidence of this: https://twitter.com/se

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Hundred Mile Burger

That's the magic, right? When it gets dark you don't think "oh shit, I have two hours left before I go dark", you think, "well, the night is mine." Not like batman, I mean, not unless you're into vigilante justice AND bicycles. On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: > This is exac

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Hundred Mile Burger

Mike: You do what you do, right? cc On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 10:41 AM, velomann wrote: > Chris, > > Great story. Totally worth it, I'm sure. Reminds me of the summer of '78. > I was 18, just out of high school, working as a cook at Old Faithful Lodge > in Yellowstone. Had a day off and a hanke

Re: [RBW] FS: Rare and out of production R-14 tombstone

If we're playing this game I have some broken struts for a R-14 for sale, $16.99 plus British Columbia GST for the hell of it. Also included is some fender mud from an awesome ride. They have some nice vice grip marks on them. On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > > The best

Re: [RBW] FS: Rare and out of production R-14 tombstone

Note that they're marks from a literally evil grip, not a vise grip. On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 3:35 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > If we're playing this game I have some broken struts for a R-14 for sale, > $16.99 plus British Columbia GST for the hell of it. Also included is some >

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: The Hundred Mile Burger

I'm registered. :| On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Lynne Fitz wrote: > absolutely! Want to ride out to the coast and back on Saturday? > http://www.orrandonneurs.org/rba/2014/ThreeCapes_14/ThreeCapes_14_info.html > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed cassette question

BTW I got it from http://uptownbikinglife.blogspot.com/2013/12/friction-shifter-joy-part-deux.html On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Following up on the "Chris Maneuver." On my wee hour ride today shifting > remains wonderfully crisp. I did get a couple of skips in my sm

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

I think it comes down to the intent, right? Normcore sounds like people being jerks. At it's worst, Rivendellianism resembles it, if you take the unracer thing to mean antiracer. But it can also mean something else: have lots of bike fun. cc On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Garth wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

I will make a blanket statement I will regret making later: fashionistas of any persuasion are fundamentally unhappy people there I said it On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > I think it comes down to the intent, right? > > Normcore sounds like people being jerk

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

elandic exchange student circa 1984". Don't hate me 'cause I'm > beautiful. > > -Norm 'core' Bone in Portland, OR > > > -- > *From:* Chris Chen > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 16,

Re: [RBW] Low trail, lightest tubing bikes really all that?

Michael, have you searched the group archives for discussions regarding this topic? It does get bandied about from time to time. cc On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 11:08 PM, Michael wrote: > Anyone here own a low-trail/ lightest tubing bike? > Like the Herses and Singers and the new MAP S&P, Boulder b

Re: [RBW] Low trail, lightest tubing bikes really all that?

That was an AWESOME explanation, Tim. On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:12 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Thursday, April 17, 2014 2:08:22 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote: > > > Anyone here own a low-trail/ lightest tubing bike? > > Like the Herses and Singers and the new MAP S&P, Boulder bikes, etc.? > > Do yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

you're so normcore you don't even know it On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Mike Williams wrote: > Hey Michael Williams, thats me! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 17, 2014, at 12:39 PM, Evan wrote: > > "It's conformity packaged as non-conformity wrapped up in bike shorts and > goofy relics f

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

President's Choice Diet Cola On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 8:38 AM, Zack wrote: > I would think Clearly Canadian or New York Seltzer > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Re: Low trail, lightest tubing bikes really all that?

Snoorr On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 9:16 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Don't worry, Eric. Any zealot from either camp can chirp in and tell me > that I don't like one of my bikes, or can tell me that the reason I don't > like one of my bikes is that I don't know any better, and that

[RBW] Ride Report: Portland-Ripplebrook-Portland 200k Fauxvet

Pre-Script: Oliver leads a good ride. A damn good ride. I had plans to ride the Three Capes 300k today, but logistics and group cohesion issues forced us to re-evaluate. A plausible substitute was chosen: an out and back to Ripplebrook on the Clackamas River in the Mount Hood National Forest. I m

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Portland-Ripplebrook-Portland 200k Fauxvet

Oh yeah pictures prove something something https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157644113342302/ On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 11:44 PM, Chris Chen wrote: > Pre-Script: Oliver leads a good ride. A damn good ride. > > I had plans to ride the Three Capes 300k today, but logistics

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