[RBW] Blacksheep Adventure Bike for Sale

2011-04-15 Thread Dustin Sharp
n more on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33769898@N04/sets/72157625879737275/ Please reply directly to with any questions or if you are otherwise interested: paleo.v...@gmail.com Thanks, Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Whole Lotta Things for Sale

2011-05-17 Thread Dustin Sharp
advance, Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. (1) Nitto Noodle Bars ­ two sets ­ both 46cm. $50 each + shipping. (2) Thomson seatposts ­ three of them ­ all silver and 27.2. Varying condition and prices, $35 ­ 40 + shipping. (3) Profile BMX single speed chainwheel - 39T. $20 + shipping. (4) Surly

[RBW] Whole Lotta Things for Sale [UPDATE]

2011-05-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
at way. Thanks in advance, Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. (1) Nitto Noodle Bars ­ two sets ­ both 46cm. $50 each + shipping. (2) Nitto UI-5GX stems ­ two of them, 100mm and 120mm. 26.0. $50 each + shipping. (3) Nitto Technomic stem (12cm, 26.0) $25 + shipping. (4) Rivendell-built Mavi

[RBW] Whole Lotta Things for Sale [FINAL UPDATE]

2011-05-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
AM, "Dustin Sharp" wrote: > Folks, > > Here is the revised list this morning after several of the items were picked > up last night. > > Shipping prices are to CONUS via either USPS priority mail or parcel post. > (my choice depending on what is closest to what I

[RBW] FS: Noodle Bars; Phil Wood BB; 1" threadless cable hanger

2011-05-22 Thread Dustin Sharp
/sets/72157626774030534/detail/ Paypal strongly preferred for all sales. Thanks, and lemme know if you have any questions. Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping Bag

2009-10-14 Thread Dustin Sharp
The sew-your-own gear IS a cool idea. I also like the idea of growing all my own food. Neither of them are likely to happen though unless I find myself unemployed! Dustin > From: Stuart Fletcher > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:54:15 -0700 > To: > Subject: [RBW] Re: Wiggy's Sleeping B

[RBW] Re: Who's in the queue for a custom Rivendell?

2009-10-26 Thread Dustin Sharp
All depends on how far you take the ³values and style² aspect, right? I¹m not sure how a low-trail fork compromises Riv¹s values and style. It¹s not like asking for a dayglo time trial bike, right? Ultimately, seems like a question that only a phone call or e-mail to Grant can answer though. Dus

[RBW] Re: Death Valley Century/Double Ride Report Fall 2009

2009-10-26 Thread Dustin Sharp
Rub it in? Missed out? Dod! Do you know how friggin' cool Death Valley was? :) Man, 200 miles was tough, but what a spectacular place to do it! My butt is still sore, but I'm already thinking about the spring version of the death valley double. Hope to catch the next Riv ride too! Cheers,

[RBW] Re: Who's in the queue for a custom Rivendell?

2009-10-26 Thread Dustin Sharp
When I had my Blacksheep allrounder done, I asked James to leave all stickers off and just went with a headbadge. Seemed like a nice compromise to me of making the frame identifiable in a subtle way, while avoiding the feeling of riding on a billboard between wheels. Dustin > From: Seth Vidal

[RBW] Re: Death Valley Century/Double Ride Report Fall 2009

2009-10-26 Thread Dustin Sharp
e: Death Valley Century/Double Ride Report Fall 2009 > > > Dustin: > > What were the temps in Death Valley for the ride? Were they near > seasonal averages? > > On Oct 26, 12:55 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> Rub it in?  Missed out?  Dod! Do you know how friggin&

[RBW] Re: Atlantis on the Great Divide Route?

2009-10-29 Thread Dustin Sharp
Plenty of people have proved you can do it fully rigid: --Someone did the entire route with a Bombadil prototype (not racing, but touring). --As far as racers go, Kent Peterson did it on a fully rigid monocog. --Rick Hunter also tried riding it with a ridged cross bike setup, but had to quit a

[RBW] Re: FS ActionTec Titanium Cogset 11-36

2009-11-02 Thread Dustin Sharp
I agree, though compared to the almost $500 you can pay for a 2009 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Cassette, the ActionTec Cassettes almost seem like a bargain! Dustin > From: Steve Palincsar > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:29:35 -0500 > To: > Subject: [RBW] Re: FS ActionTec Titanium Cogs

[RBW] Re: an imitation or just a coincidence?

2009-11-02 Thread Dustin Sharp
I agree the color makes it look Atlantis like, but then again, Celeste/sea-foam whatever it is didn't exactly start with Rivendell. D > From: Patrick in VT > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:26:47 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: an imitation or just a coincidence?

[RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists

2009-11-16 Thread Dustin Sharp
Tweed = 3 speed Beret and mime face paint = protovelo > From: Esteban > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:56 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Dandy Time for Dandy Cyclists > > > I'm part of a group that's helping plan the San Diego ride. Hopefully > it will be

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Quickbeam

2009-11-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
Yes, I don't know what is at the root of the dispute between Rohloff and their former US distributor, but it is annoying. Their former distributor did do a warranty repair for me recently (leaking oil), but I had to wait several months until they had the right parts. And I think that was an except

Re: [RBW] Re: Internal Hub Efficiency: What the Experts Say

2009-11-19 Thread Dustin Sharp
The "feel" issue is definitely a big issue with the Rohloff in certain gears. You can feel static in the pedals as it grinds in gear 7, for example. Hear it too. Makes you understand why some riders used to call them pepper grinders and gives you the sensation of pedaling through water. In terms o

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Teaser

2009-11-25 Thread Dustin Sharp
I'd see that as a tough call, but then again maybe that's why I am in the doghouse so often. > From: JoelMatthews > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:30:46 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Teaser > > Honeymoon before bike build!?! Man, where are your priorit

Re: [RBW] Re: status of Atlantis?

2009-11-30 Thread Dustin Sharp
One question I had is why not just have Waterford make them? Seems they are able to do the Rodeos and AHH @ $2000. Of course, if they can get a great pricepoint in Taiwan, that probably makes more business sense. Once you hit the $2000 mark for me, I start thinking I might as well pay a bit more

Re: [RBW] Roadeo Prelim Report

2009-12-07 Thread Dustin Sharp
Beautiful bike. If they had an option for a low-trail fork and front rack mounts for a HB bag, I'd order one tomorrow. (speaking of BQ on the brain) Hope you have many many happy miles together! Cheers, Dustin > From: rperks > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:27:34 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
Stand-over clearance issues aside, the problem I've seen with sticking too closely with some of Riv's sizing recommendations is that it can put me on a bike with a longer top tube than I'd like. Sure, the bike "fits" by using a shorter stem, but weight distribution then becomes an issue. All FWIW

Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
This is where I think the Riv sizing has gotten too simplistic. The marketing for the new compact frames has been that it allows the same frame to "fit" more riders because they will accommodate a wider range of PBHs, while still keeping the bars up high. BUT . . . It also means you are putting mo

Re: [RBW] SOMA Riv. Prototyp pics

2010-01-09 Thread Dustin Sharp
Not sure if I missed it in an earlier post, but anyone know why Riv would help SOMA on a new frame that essentially hits the same price-point as Riv¹s new Taiwan-made frames? Not that I¹m against collaboration, just trying to understand the business rationale, and wondering how many $1000 lugged

[RBW] The Noodle

2010-01-09 Thread Dustin Sharp
If they had the balls to call it "The Noodle" and sold it with Noodle bars, I'd buy one too! They could have a pretty cool logo with a spaghetti noodle running through the letters too. Grant was country was country wasn't cool with the 650B stuff, so maybe he'll one day take up the banner of Non-O

Re: [RBW] Re: Palms Springs, CA Area Riding?

2010-01-16 Thread Dustin Sharp
Gotta say, the best riding around Palm Springs requires fat tires and (hopefully) front suspension (at least): http://www.mountainbikebill.com/PalmCanyon.htm You could try it on a Bombadil, but I don't think you'd try it again on a Bombadil. On 1/16/10 2:54 PM, "Gary" wrote: > The Tour De Pal

Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!

2010-01-17 Thread Dustin Sharp
Does this mean I have to finally put fenders on? :) On 1/17/10 8:58 AM, "Ray" wrote: > A friend who has a son that works at Sacto international airport > received this weather update via The Western Coastal and Marine > Geology, U.S. Geological Survey this morning. > > > Currently, the stro

Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!

2010-01-17 Thread Dustin Sharp
/17/10 9:55 AM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 09:14 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> Does this mean I have to finally put fenders on? :) > > You mean you've been losing vital style points all this time? > > -- You received this message beca

Re: [RBW] Batten Down, California (particularly NorCals) Coming At us!

2010-01-17 Thread Dustin Sharp
A little sketchy. Biking in Burkina Faso was safe and easy given the number of bikes on the road. Here it's "sauve qui peut." On 1/17/10 10:17 AM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > On Sun, 2010-01-17 at 10:00 -0800, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> I tease Esteban del Rio tha

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycles of Change/ Rivendell ride.

2010-01-19 Thread Dustin Sharp
The Bombadil might be a good candidate for Jeff Jones' "fat front" idea, running a 29er tire in the rear, and endomorph in front, if you had the right fork built to make it work. I think that is one of the only ways I might enjoy a full rigid in the real gnarly rough stuff anymore! On 1/19/10 6:

Re: [RBW] SoCal Rivendell Riders (& Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Dustin Sharp
Not sure if you all get to call these "SoCal" anymore since they all seem to be in the LA area. Maybe "LaCal Riv Riders and Friends? Dustin "There's better riding in San Diego Anyway" Sharp > From: Seth > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:37:11 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subje

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders (& Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Dustin Sharp
-esteban > Indeed, lovely San Diego, Calif. > > On Jan 28, 10:52 am, Aaron Thomas wrote: >> Hey, I proposed that we do the "80 for Haiti" in San Diego, but that >> idea met with a resounding thud. Can't say that this LA denizen didn't >> try... &g

Re: [RBW] what he heck is 80 For Haiti?

2010-01-29 Thread Dustin Sharp
Just wanted add my 2 cents: If you can make it to this ride, you really really really outta. Yes, really. The cause is noble. And the course is also just fantastic. Some of the best country road riding you¹ll find anywhere. And as Grant mentioned, Chris puts on a great event. He¹s also trying to

Re: [RBW] CXP33s with Jack Browns or similar

2010-02-05 Thread Dustin Sharp
I've run Nanoraptors (29er tire) on MA3s with no problems. Not ideal, but it works. > From: CycloFiend > Reply-To: > Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:29:02 -0800 > To: > Subject: Re: [RBW] CXP33s with Jack Browns or similar > > on 2/5/10 5:18 AM, LouisvillePatrick at flightofthebomba...@gmail.com wr

Re: [RBW] SFR Two Rock/Valley Ford 200K Ride Report

2010-02-08 Thread Dustin Sharp
If I drive up to ride it can I use it as an excuse to order an Ebisu like Esteban? I'll looking for a good excuse. Dustin San Diego, Calif. > From: nathan spindel > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:18:10 -0800 > To: > Subject: Re: [RBW] SFR Two Rock/Valley Ford 200K Ride Report > > Nice

Re: [RBW] A virtual sales brochure, and special offer

2010-02-09 Thread Dustin Sharp
Very few double top tubes have ever worked for me aesthetically. Now, maybe it¹s just because it¹s a big frame or something, but the big Bombadil in the Hunqa flyer is just awkward looking. Something about the sloping toptube, double toptube and jacked up stem. I guess that one really deserves the

Re: [RBW] Re: canti homer?

2010-02-10 Thread Dustin Sharp
Cantis and brake shudder are a little like Cowbell. Some people just can't get enough of it! > From: Seth Vidal > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:46:09 -0500 > To: > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: canti homer? > > On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Esteban wrote: >> Riv has always designed aroun

Re: [RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer

2010-02-10 Thread Dustin Sharp
Doug Van Cleve has a great disk fork by Tony Pereira with a nice double crown and non-industrial looking curve to it: http://www.serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42545&highlight=pereira (sorry, you need to be a forum member to see the pic). > From: CycloFiend > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 10 Feb

Re: [RBW] Re: Mount Diablo Name Change?

2010-02-10 Thread Dustin Sharp
Aren't the two synonymous anyway? > From: Aaron Thomas > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:18:38 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Mount Diablo Name Change? > > There is now a Facebook group dedicated to opposing the name change: > > http://www.facebook.com/group.ph

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
The best thing about my Rohloff is that it never leaks, never requires any maintenance, right? To think of all the time I could be spending fussing with derailleurs if I didn't have to keep sending my Rohloff back for repair. Dustin > From: Esteban > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:07:2

Re: [RBW] Re: IGH

2010-02-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
interested in the journeyman stuff like getting seals right. > > And to Jim's point, the more I used the Rohloff, the less I found any > real advantage over a der system. > > However, I do wonder whether the forthcoming Alfine 11 will have the > easier Rohloff mount/dismount co

Re: [RBW] Various questions about the Sam Hillborne

2010-02-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
Bork! Does that count? >>All comments welcome if they are intelligent and well articulated. -- 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 g

Re: [RBW] Riv-Related Double Century

2010-02-23 Thread Dustin Sharp
Well, I made it into one of your pics even if we didn't get the chance to meet. You must have been far ahead of us slowpokes! Dustin > From: Eric Norris > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:27:24 -0800 > To: Riv Owners List > Subject: [RBW] Riv-Related Double Century > > My Riv Road and

Re: [RBW] Riv-Related Double Century

2010-02-23 Thread Dustin Sharp
110 riders or so. Nearly all of them faster than me! On 2/23/10 7:15 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > I spotted that Kirk bike! > > Other than wind, sounds/looks like you had great weather.  How big was the > field? > > On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM, Dustin Shar

Re: [RBW] Atlantis Rondo.

2010-03-03 Thread Dustin Sharp
Looks great! How long is that stem? Dustin > From: muckum > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:10:46 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Atlantis Rondo. > > Wanted to share a few recent "tweeks" to the Atlantis. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/24971...@n06/sets/721576234

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo

2010-03-04 Thread Dustin Sharp
Didn't someone mention earlier that the tubes on the larger Roadeos are the same if not beefier than the Rambos? If so, I'm not sure why so much is being made of it being a light bike that isn't designed for any kind of a load whatsoever. > From: newenglandbike > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 4 Mar

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubesets: Rambouillet v Roadeo

2010-03-04 Thread Dustin Sharp
Does this mean that a Roadeo has at least an extra half a pound of overly stout tubing? Or does the weight savings on the Sachs frames come from other things? I mean, all those baroque touches on Riv lugs must weigh something, right? ;) > > a sachs cx frame weighs about 3.5 lbs. i get to see

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest wide range double chainring setup? How wide is too wide?

2010-03-06 Thread Dustin Sharp
Yup, I pretty much ride mine as a 1x9 until the hills come. I'm running 44-30 and 12-27. I do spin out on bigger hills and occasionally wish for something a bit easier for extreme grades. Maybe I should give 44-28 a shot with one of SRAM's 11-28 cassettes. The other thing that makes this setup wo

Re: [RBW] What would you pay for a used custom?

2010-03-09 Thread Dustin Sharp
If aesthetics matter, some customs might have better filing on the lugs and higher quality paint. Bu to me the real value of a custom is not things like paint, but the fact that tubes are actually chosen for your weight, rather than with a 300lb rider in mind. So I'd say a used custom might be wor

Re: [RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset

2010-03-10 Thread Dustin Sharp
If it were as light as the new VO TA cranks with a Q above 160, I'd probably pay. But I'm predicting it'll be a really nice TA Zephyr-like or Ritchey Logic-like compact double with low Q. > From: rcnute > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:06:56 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject

Re: [RBW] Re: New Hunquapillar Video

2010-03-11 Thread Dustin Sharp
Marathon XRs are indeed versatile, but they ride (and wear) like iron. Plump Marathon Supremes are the better bet if you aren't doing a trans-continental epic. > From: EricP > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:07 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: New Hunquapillar

Re: [RBW] New Hunquapillar Video

2010-03-11 Thread Dustin Sharp
Dylan soundtrack to Pat Garret and Billy the Kid. > From: Ray Shine > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:01 -0800 (PST) > To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" > Cc: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: Re: [RBW] New Hunquapillar Video > > Yeah, the bike is fine, and all. But, I'd really like

Re: [RBW] New Hunquapillar Video

2010-03-11 Thread Dustin Sharp
Hope the soil in the bay area recovers more quickly than down here in SoCal. Mud ruts like that often harden up and don't recover until the following rainy season Oh, awesome video though! Dustin > From: John Bennett > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:16:57 -0800 (PST) > To: RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset

2010-03-12 Thread Dustin Sharp
I'm thinkin' we're kind of stocked up with 110/74 options these days. If you really want some good wide-range double gearing possibilities to open up, 95/58 would be a lot better. And it's something the market isn't offering much of. Hope that's what Riv is going to offer . . . Dustin > From:

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv rider as "Mr. Retro"

2010-03-17 Thread Dustin Sharp
There's even retro-cabon: Calfee > From: jpp > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:59:59 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv rider as "Mr. Retro" > > Mr. Retro, > That is pretty funny. Glad to know your old steel frame could handle > it. But you know for some of

Re: [RBW] Re: $300 Sugino Double Crankset

2010-03-17 Thread Dustin Sharp
On that note, I don't really understand what the appeal of the Mighty Tour might be. If you spec'ed a nicer version of the XD (with high polish quality rings), you could sell it for $200 and still have a better deal than the Mighty Tour. The Q factor difference between the two cranks is insign

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv rider as "Mr. Retro"

2010-03-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
He¹s half Italian. Maybe it¹s just ³The Retrissimo² On 3/18/10 3:35 AM, "Bruce" wrote: > Nah, Senor Retro, because after all, it's Esteban. > > > > From: Mike > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 11:02:56 PM > Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv rider as "Mr. Retro" > > Hey, Mr Retro act

Re: [RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo

2010-03-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
Hard to get a more ringing endorsement than that! > From: "XO-1.org Rough Riders" > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:07:08 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo > > I love this bike so much, it's actually going to replace about eight > bikes in my stabl

Re: [RBW] Re: New Jay/Vaughn video & Mystery item revealed

2010-03-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
If you really want to dress to impress, make sure to wear the Riv lobster bib together with the following items to your next MCRB club ride: (1) Mud flappers: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/sackville-mudflappers/27-011 (2) Rain hat: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/grundens-rain-hat/2

Re: [RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

2010-03-19 Thread Dustin Sharp
Gotta say . . . One of my earliest memories--I must have been 3 or so--is my mom going down on her tenspeed with me on the rear-mounted child seat. None of us were wearing helmets, of course. I survived, but happened to fall in an ant pile. That sucked. Dustin > From: William > Reply-To: > D

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the right saddle for a Roadeo?

2010-03-19 Thread Dustin Sharp
I don't know how anyone can bear to ride a B-17 with even modest saddle-to-bar drop. That hard nose just digs into your nether regions like nothing else! I don't know if things like the Swallow are better in this regard. Narrower in the back, but still rock hard in the front, no? > From: Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: What's the right saddle for a Roadeo?

2010-03-19 Thread Dustin Sharp
2010 19:53:41 -0400 > To: > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: What's the right saddle for a Roadeo? > > On Fri, 2010-03-19 at 16:19 -0700, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> I don't know how anyone can bear to ride a B-17 with even modest >> saddle-to-bar drop. > > How small qua

[RBW] Roadeo Fender Mounting Question

2010-03-21 Thread Dustin Sharp
How elegant is the fender mounting setup on the Roadeo: can the rear fender be screwed directly in to the rear chain and seatstay bridges, or do you need to use brackets or other kludges? Just wondering. Dustin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Roadeo Fender Mounting Question

2010-03-21 Thread Dustin Sharp
You might say that. Also looking at the Hampsten Strada Bianca, which is a similar idea. On 3/21/10 5:53 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > Empty hook in the garage???  :-) > > On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> How elegant is the fender mou

[RBW] Riv goes Paleo

2010-03-22 Thread Dustin Sharp
Sounds like Grant is getting more serious about the primal eating & exercise philosophy: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/ It all makes a lot of sense. I've been working the kettle bells a bit and trying to do more cross training since I got into the primal stuff myself. Dustin >> Had a free Sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

2010-03-23 Thread Dustin Sharp
Do you do eggs and dairy? Hard to get low carb on a pure vegan diet, I think. Unless you are drinking vats of coconut milk. > From: Bill Gibson > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:32:59 -0700 > To: > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo > > I wonder how to implement a lower carb > diet

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

2010-03-23 Thread Dustin Sharp
tivity > around your schedule but you fit your schedule around your physical > activity. > > > > On Mar 23, 10:47 am, Seth Vidal wrote: >> On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote: >>> Do you do eggs and dairy?  Hard to get low carb on a pure vegan diet,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

2010-03-23 Thread Dustin Sharp
Sounds pretty simple, but I wonder why we as a nation keep getting fatter and fatter when we all know how to do the opposite? Seems more accurate to say that we Americans all know how to get fat and unhealthy on the Standard American Industrial Diet, but a few people have figured out that by eatin

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv goes Paleo

2010-03-23 Thread Dustin Sharp
it's not too hard to > figure out why there's an obesity epidemic. > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > www.wheelsnorth.org > > > > On Mar 23, 2010, at 4:26 PM, Dustin Sharp wrote: > >> Sounds pretty simple, but I wonder why we as a nation

Re: [RBW] Racer M Alive!

2010-03-26 Thread Dustin Sharp
"Between the arms there is enough clearance to fit a 45mm fender and a 32mm tire" Hm. Says 32, but I wonder if a tire measuring 33.333 might just fit? On 3/26/10 7:52 AM, "Marty" wrote: > Very nice option for many builds. Fits 45mm fenders with no brake arm > interference! > > http:/

Re: [RBW] Re: Racer M Alive!

2010-03-27 Thread Dustin Sharp
I don't understand the Waterford thing either. I don't know about the stays, but the tubes I know about on the Roadeo aren't exactly super light and thin, unless you are comparing them to the Bombadil. At at least as stout as the Rambo, and stouter than the Legolas, I think, at least in the bigger

Re: [RBW] Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread Dustin Sharp
I think I just enjoy all kinds of riding off road. When I ride with cross tires and drop bars, I really enjoy myself, even if I get a bit beat up. I'm happy folks like Grant Petersen and Chris Kostman are trying to popularize this type of riding as it's a lot of fun and most bikes can do way more

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread Dustin Sharp
for courses, but most horses can run lots of courses. Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. From: PATRICK MOORE Reply-To: Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:50:36 -0600 To: Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post. On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 8:33 AM, rswat...@me.com wrote: > > >> 2. An

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread Dustin Sharp
Wow! That bike really pops off the screen. Nice! > From: Esteban > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:09:16 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post. > > Here's Mike's monstercross (forgive me) Hillborne all-rounder bomber: > > http://www.flickr.com/ph

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Racer Braze-on Process

2010-04-01 Thread Dustin Sharp
This is what Chris Kostman did with his Roadeo when Riv wasn¹t offering downtube shifter bosses: sent it to Joe Bell, where brazing was done, and then sealed up with a stellar coat of paint. On 4/1/10 7:42 AM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > I wonder if Rivendell will ship the bare or primered frame t

Re: [RBW] Re: San Diego Custom BIcycle Show Rivendel l Ride! Apr. 11 Mixie €Velo Cult €Beer

2010-04-04 Thread Dustin Sharp
The house shook quite a bit, but nothing fell out or broke. We felt 2-3 aftershocks as well. They were small ones though. On 4/4/10 4:27 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > I live ~200 miles away and our house was a shakin'.  Long quake, maybe 30 > seconds?  > Esteban is probably still on the roa

[RBW] SoCal Riv Appreciation Society Ride: May 1 or 2

2010-04-05 Thread Dustin Sharp
Details posted on the Flickr site: http://tinyurl.com/yfqjuj9 And for those of you who don't like to click links, you will find the details below: OK, this is it folks, the rough riders ride to equal if not beat the best of the best. You will not be sorry, unless you don't come. We're going t

Re: [RBW] Re: There's another Jay-riding video up

2010-04-06 Thread Dustin Sharp
Jay is having way too much fun with these. They just get better and better. Makes me want a bike with Albatross bars! > From: William > Reply-To: > Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 17:17:07 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: There's another Jay-riding video up > > Oh SNAP! It was

Re: [RBW] Re: There's another Jay-riding video up

2010-04-07 Thread Dustin Sharp
I have to admit, that video made me want one, and I don't need one! I've got the monster cross thing covered. But . . . Maybe I don't have the monster cross with albatross bars slot covered! Guess this advertising stuff works after all. > From: Seth Vidal > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010

[RBW] What happened to the Nitto Soba?

2010-04-07 Thread Dustin Sharp
Riv doesn't seem to carry this anymore. Does anyone else offer it? -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: What happened to the Nitto Soba?

2010-04-07 Thread Dustin Sharp
41cm. I'm a big guy. On 4/7/10 8:39 PM, "Andy.M" wrote: > Hey Dustin, > I was surfing around on riv's site and saw them on the web specials. > -A > > On Apr 7, 8:30 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: >> Riv doesn't seem to carry this anymore. >> &

Re: [RBW] Re: There's another Jay-riding video up

2010-04-07 Thread Dustin Sharp
Yeah, it¹s a nice feature. New brakes coming in the mail. Hope that fixes the fork shudder issue. > > But I betcha' you can use the front brake on this one.   That's always a plus! >   >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] San Diego Custom Bicycle Show - Ques from Newbie - should I ride or drive to it Sat?

2010-04-09 Thread Dustin Sharp
They have an excellent setup for bike parking. Your bike will be safe. On 4/9/10 9:35 PM, "James Warren" wrote: > > First off, looking forward to Sunday. Staring at my unmounted fenders now. > > But main topic: I just realized that I can go to the show tomorrow. So should > I drive and deal w

[RBW] FS: Rohloff Wheel + parts

2010-04-10 Thread Dustin Sharp
26555/ Contact me off list with any questions. Regards, Dustin Sharp San Diego, CA -- 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

[RBW] FS: Frog Pedals, Tubus Rack, Campy Wheel

2010-04-10 Thread Dustin Sharp
(need to find a box for the Tubus rack in particular), so hopefully you aren't in too much of a hurry. Contact me with questions off list. Regards, Dustin Sharp San Diego, Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Soba Bars

2010-04-12 Thread Dustin Sharp
Anyone out there have an unused set you¹d be willing to part with? Prefer 44cm. Let me know off list if you¹d be willing to sell. Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

Re: [RBW] Re: Four by Four Array of bikes

2010-04-15 Thread Dustin Sharp
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months. > From: Esteban > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:48:48 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Four by Four Array of bikes > > This reads like a pa

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul racer M's

2010-04-26 Thread Dustin Sharp
I'm pretty excited about these brakes too; So much that I have speced the braze-on version for an incoming custom. And then there is the love I have for my neo-retros on another bike. Best cantis out there. Cheers, Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. On 4/26/10 5:29 AM, "MichaelH&quo

[RBW] Hobbies that compliment your Rivendell lifestyle

2010-04-26 Thread Dustin Sharp
Apparently off-topic posting to bike lists is chief among the hobbies that complement Riv lifestyles. ;) Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif. -- 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: [RBW] What a Difference A Little Albatross Makes

2010-04-30 Thread Dustin Sharp
That's a great makeover. Reminds me of the ones they do from time to time in the Riv Reader. On 4/30/10 3:13 PM, "Marty" wrote: > I keep buying these bars, and they make every neglected old bike (in > this case, and old Rockhopper) something very special. Thanks > Rivendell, for introducing me

Re: [RBW] Protorio/esteban photos

2010-05-01 Thread Dustin Sharp
There are more coming. Wait till you see the ones from the Riv ride we will be doing today! On 5/1/10 7:42 AM, "happyriding" wrote: > They are crazy beautiful: > > http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq255/protorio/4201937687_4047b61466_b.jpg > > This thread is filled with them: > > http://s

[RBW] SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-01 Thread Dustin Sharp
road, rough fireroad, and a little single track. Some pretty steep pitches, including one stretch of 21% grade dirt. Stats and map: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/31903053 Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33769...@n04/sets/72157623847776549/ Cheers, Dustin Sharp San Diego, Calif --

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-01 Thread Dustin Sharp
> Anyway, a great time, even with the slow and the knee.  Some more pics here:  > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623972486340/ > > On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Me wrote: >> Very nice, enjoyed it, thanks for sharing! >> >> -Scott >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-02 Thread Dustin Sharp
by-turn instructions like the bigger and more expensive Garmins. D On 5/2/10 8:40 AM, "MikeC" wrote: > Dustin, > > Great photos. Interesting ride statistics. How do you like the Garmin > 500? How accurate is the altimeter? > > -Mike > > On May 1, 10:59 pm

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-03 Thread Dustin Sharp
> > ~Mike~ > > On May 3, 7:17 am, "Andy.M" wrote: >> Looks like it was a great ride! I'm bummed that I missed it, but >> Seattle was amazing! >> Anyone down for a repeat some upcoming weekend? >> -Andy >> >> On May 1, 7:59 pm, Dustin Sh

Re: [RBW] Re: is this confusing or am i missing something? Waterford Hillbornes?

2010-05-04 Thread Dustin Sharp
There will be a double top tube on the Roadeo before Grant is finished. You heard it here first. On 5/4/10 7:47 AM, "eflayer" wrote: > Seems like Richard Schwinn and Grant really put their heads together > on this. Price wise and features wise right there in between off the > rack Gunnars and

Re: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-05 Thread Dustin Sharp
Superfluous Tuboleo > From: reynoldslugs > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 12:22:19 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike > > Daddy Claxton > > LA Freeway > > Manila John > > Mongo Santamaria > > On May 5, 11:20 am, Bridgestone

Re: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendell Bike

2010-05-05 Thread Dustin Sharp
I think I would be compelled to buy just about any frame Riv made if it were called Inigo Montoya. Even if it had a silly double top tube. > From: "Darin G." > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 13:46:51 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Top Ten Names for the next Rivendel

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions

2010-05-06 Thread Dustin Sharp
New name for women's mixte: Granny Wrinkle Toes Man, I bet that one would sell like hotcakes. > From: Me > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 14:02:14 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv's favorite names from the suggestions > > LaToya Jackson? Maybe for a carbon fib

[RBW] Haleakal? Sunrise

2010-05-14 Thread Dustin Sharp
Thought some of you might enjoy a short trip report of my ride down Haleakal? volcano: http://paleovelo.wordpress.com/ What could be more rivish than volcano riding? I am wearing wool at least! Cheers, Dustin Sharp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] SDR Kitchen Creek 200K...er... Almost

2010-06-06 Thread Dustin Sharp
> Here¹s another report on the same ride: > > http://paleovelo.wordpress.com/ > >> Esteban Jun 06 07:40PM -0700 ^ <#digest_top> >> >> >> So, four of us rode the San Diego Randonneurs Kitchen Creek brevet >> yesterday. Aaron and I rode our Romulii, Joe on his Riv Road, and >> Dustin on h

[RBW] WAS: SDR Kitchen Creek 200K NOW: Jerseys for the heat

2010-06-08 Thread Dustin Sharp
These are great jerseys for the heat if anyone is interested. They actually keep you cooler than a short sleeve jersey. http://www.boure.com/8605wh.html Used it for the Death Valley Double and many a hot ride since then. Dustin > > > >> Michael_S Jun 07 05:53PM -0700 ^ <#digest_top> >>

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