[RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-28 Thread Coco Menk
Some from October in Squamish BC! On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 9:33:53 AM UTC-8 wrongw...@gmail.com wrote: > Tally-ho! > > An early test run of my nearly-new (and absolutely new-to-me) 62cm 2018 > Rivendell Joe Appaloosa. The bike provides a super stable and cushy ride, > which I relish,

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

2023-11-29 Thread Coco Menk
Eric: Thanks! The front fender rubs constantly lol, but otherwise it is too handy! On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 11:09 AM Eric Marth wrote: > Love those fendered fat tires, Coco! :o) > > On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 1:04:55 PM UTC-5 coco...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Some from October in Squamish BC!

[RBW] WTB Berthoud Marie Blanque

2023-12-04 Thread Coco Menk
https://www.clcycle.ca/en/selle-gilles-berthoud-marie-blanque-short-touring.html Anyone have any eyes on a Marie Blanque rando saddle? WITHOUT cutout. This one is available but hoping to see if I can find one for less than $320 CAD lmk <3! -- You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] ISO Clem Sack

2023-12-14 Thread Coco Menk
For the taller skinny Wald. Lmk -- 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 view this discussion on t

[RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-21 Thread Coco Menk
Hey everyone! I've got a couple thoughts for this thread - 1) How many of you all have read Grant's *Eat Bacon, Don't Jog*? Anyone subscribe to his food ideas or any other "alternative" diets? Cyclists tend to be pretty health-conscious and independent minded, just curious what kinds of idea

Re: [RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-21 Thread Coco Menk
son's 1/4 mile away, was > garlic spaghetti: sautee lots of garlic in lots of olive oil, serve over > pasta with grated Romano or Parmesan. She would clamor for this when > friends visited. Funny, now, she is a very accomplished and very inventive > cook; she spontaneously invents in

Re: [RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-23 Thread Coco Menk
Patrick - great links! Definitely some great ideas in there. I've also been reading a lot about Traditional Chinese Medicine and some of the more surface level ideas they have surrounding food and its properties in relation to one's physical constitution. There's a lot I don't understand, and a lot

Re: [RBW] Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-23 Thread Coco Menk
Hey Pam! That granola bar sounds awesome - do you bake them or just form them into a "powerball" type snack? What kinds of bread do you make? Do you use a breadmaker? Your comment about recipe compatibility is also a topic of the beginning of this thread! Since so many people are aligning themsel

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2023-08-24 Thread Coco Menk
Those sound delicious Ted!! I'll have to give those a try. Garth - your creamy fruit rice sounds amazing too!! I'm curious about incorporating the dried apricots; I've never tried cooking with them, but I imagine they are a little less intense on the GI system if you get them into some boiling wat

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2024-06-05 Thread Coco Menk
bumping this thread to see if there are any new contributors this Spring :) Thread prompt : *1) How many of you all have read Grant's Eat Bacon, Don't Jog? Anyone subscribe to his food ideas or any other "alternative" diets? Cyclists tend to be pretty health-conscious and independent minded,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2024-06-06 Thread Coco Menk
and in > one case was voted out of office, but who learned that if you take a whole > frozen but gutted and cleaned chicken, rip off the cling wrapt and foam > packaging, place in cold oven, turn to 350*, and leave for 3 hours, you end > up with moist, tender, and very bland meat).

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2024-06-06 Thread Coco Menk
Brendon - that one is on my list for sure! Familiar with a lot of the current politics surrounding UPFs but haven't gotten around to reading it yet. What was your biggest takeaway? For anyone else interested in learning more abour those issues and/or MORE ennui surrounding the horrors of the Ameri

[RBW] WTB 60cm XL Gus Boots

2022-02-16 Thread Coco Menk
hey there! Keeping my eye out for a 60cm Gus . Any leads? -- 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

[RBW] WTB 62cm Atlantis

2022-02-20 Thread Coco Menk
Hey all! Keeping my eyes peeled for one of these :) Would love some help finding one Coco -- 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+

[RBW] WTB 59cm Atlantis

2022-03-02 Thread Coco Menk
Almost had one but owner backed out at the last minute - was originally thinking 62 cm for my bf because he is quite tall, but he's now saying he would prefer the 59. Looking for the newer geo please! :) Coco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: WTB 59cm Atlantis

2022-03-09 Thread Coco Menk
Coco On Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 3:09:38 PM UTC-4 Coco Menk wrote: > Almost had one but owner backed out at the last minute - was originally > thinking 62 cm for my bf because he is quite tall, but he's now saying he > would prefer the 59. Looking for the newer geo please!

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 59cm Atlantis

2022-03-21 Thread Coco Menk
t; > Thanks! > > andrew > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 2:42 PM Coco Menk wrote: > >> Look here... An eagle soars through the sky. A wind, harsh as its >> surroundings, blows. >> Look here... A beaver perched upon the ice, long awaited the newly >> emerged sku

Re: [RBW] WTB 59cm Atlantis

2022-04-16 Thread Coco Menk
>> >> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-atlantis-59cm/7469475805.html >> >> (Vern, is this yours?) >> >> >> >> On Mar 9, 2022, at 1:42 PM, Coco Menk wrote: >> >> Look here... An eagle soars through the sky.

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-25 Thread Coco Menk
oco...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Looks like I found some luck on a 52cm! Still on the lookout for a 59cm >> or 64cm New Gen Clem L. >> >> Thanks for all your help Riv Fam! >> >> Coco >> >> On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 1:28:46 PM UTC-5 Coco

Re: [RBW] For the Riv Sisters

2021-03-12 Thread Coco Menk
-5 antc...@gmail.com wrote: > "In progress" looks pretty ready for action to me. Maybe it could use some > more gear range? Also, is that a hand knitted sweater? > > On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 6:52 PM Coco Menk wrote: > >> In progress Clem build! >> >> -- >&g

[RBW] WTB Nitto 32R rack

2021-09-14 Thread Coco Menk
Hey guys! Looking for a Nitto Big Back Rack 32R Medium for my Clem L. Anyone have any leads? Much appreciated! :) Coco -- 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

[RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-08 Thread Coco Menk
Hi there! On the lookout for some Clem H completes (or frames) for me and my boyfriend. We're big Riv fans, and have been scouring the forums and sites looking for our own ever since coming back from our wanderings in California this past winter. We visited the shop and did some test rides, b

Re: [RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-09 Thread Coco Menk
Thanks for all the leads! Glad to see some other ladies in the Riv group 😄 I think I'm pretty set on the Clem H for myself, vs the L, but the blue ones sure are pretty. We're already on the list for the 59 in Grilver, fingers crossed! Coco On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 5:48 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Re: [RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-09 Thread Coco Menk
00 >> Ann Arbor, MI >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/174500220729 >> >> >> >> >> On Nov 6, 2020, at 10:46 PM, Coco Menk wrote: >> >> Hi there! >> >> On the lookout for some Clem H completes (or frames) for me and my >> bo

[RBW] Re: My First Riv - c.2016 Sam H - Help needed for Newbie

2020-11-10 Thread Coco Menk
BB Tool, crank puller, chain breaker On Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:12:47 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: > > Bill Lindsay is straight to the point. “What do you mean by…” > > Also, bikes are like stereo systems. $$ for a good one, $$$ for a > slightly better one, for a VERY slightly better

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-11 Thread Coco Menk
> Clem H, a Joe Appaloosa is a close model. That is what I have and love > (and a Homer). > > I have an ongoing Craigslist search for "Rivendell" and if anything pops > up from Washington DC to NY, I'll let you know. > > Roberta > > On Sunday, November 8, 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-18 Thread Coco Menk
Looks like I found some luck on a 52cm! Still on the lookout for a 59cm or 64cm New Gen Clem L. Thanks for all your help Riv Fam! Coco On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 1:28:46 PM UTC-5 Coco Menk wrote: > Heck yeah! All the #RivSisters! Glad to learn what you all are riding. The > Joe

[RBW] Re: cold weather winter riding tips

2020-11-18 Thread Coco Menk
A good thermos and a good vest! If you can find a rain jacket with the armpit zippers, those are great too. On Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:33:02 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > As noted in another post above (quoted below), in cold weather, the > trickiest thing other than fluctuating condit

Re: [RBW] Looking for 52cm and 59cm Clem H 's

2020-11-18 Thread Coco Menk
6237.html > > > > > On Nov 11, 2020, at 10:16 AM, Coco Menk wrote: > > Heck yeah! All the #RivSisters! Glad to learn what you all are riding. The > Joe's and Atlantis' are definitely other dream bikes I would love to own in > the future. The Clem is just a fina

Re: [RBW] Re: rear hitch racks

2024-10-27 Thread Coco Menk
Thanks Leah! On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 8:06 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > I bought a Quickr Mach 2 (similar to One Up because the founder broke off > and created this new rack) and I love it. No tools. Oh, how I love no > tools. I have hauled my son’s 59 Clem L and

Re: [RBW] Re: rear hitch racks

2024-10-27 Thread Coco Menk
Looks promising! I think the 64cm Clems might still be too much for the Kuat NV 2.0 :( On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 5:43 AM DJC wrote: > Another vote for the Kuat NV 2.0. I've transported both my Clem Smith Jr. > (H) and Gus Boots Wilsen with nary a problem. Not to mention it is an > excellent option

Re: [RBW] Re: rear hitch racks

2024-10-26 Thread Coco Menk
Thanks everyone! Ill look those up On Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 9:08 AM Ryan Frahm wrote: > I haven’t had my Clem on it yet but my old Susie fit easily on our Alta > Rack. Spendy but it is rock solid and should last for life! > > https://www.altaracks.com > > On Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:18:36 

[RBW] rear hitch racks

2024-10-26 Thread Coco Menk
In the age of 8 million e-bikes/e-mountain bikes, anyone have any good recommendations on racks besides OneUp that fit Clem Smith Jr? Thanks in advance! c -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2025-01-07 Thread Coco Menk
DF that folks can print at home Cheers Coco On Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:37:50 PM UTC-7 Coco Menk wrote: > Brendon - that one is on my list for sure! Familiar with a lot of the > current politics surrounding UPFs but haven't gotten around to reading it > yet. What was your b

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2025-02-04 Thread Coco Menk
Thanks for sending that, Patrick! Lentil soup is the best - and a great way to start eating more plants! I could eat it every day. Looking forward to trying this one! C On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > As I approach the age of 70 — give me 2 months — I yearn for simplicity >

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2025-02-04 Thread Coco Menk
oking, imho. >>>>> Ask me why I believe that. >>>>> >>>>> The best part of this story and maybe the part most relevant to this >>>>> group is my lack of the need for snacks. Our bodies burn fat better and >>>>> more effi

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2025-01-14 Thread Coco Menk
t;> >>> I have spent years researching diet and health. I am enrolled now in >>> Sisson's Primal Health Coaching School and will receive a health coach >>> certificate soon. >>> >>> So the best recipe I could offer at this point is for you t

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rider Recipes

2025-01-09 Thread Coco Menk
If you have made it this far thank you for letting me vent a little. > > If anyone is remotely interested in any of this journey please dm me. > > Thanks > > James Poulson > at the edge of the Ozarks > > On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:47:35 AM UTC-6 fmri...@gmail.com wrote: >