[RBW] Re: FS: 65cm A Homer Hilsen (Waterford) F/F/HS

2020-05-20 Thread John Rinker
Hey Scott, Lovely bike. Any idea what year this frame was made? What is your PBH for that seat setup? Thanks. John On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 5:11:13 AM UTC-7, scott minor wrote: > > 65cm A Homer Wilson frame / fork / headset for sale. Rides straight and > true, has a few nicks and scratch

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-20 Thread John Rinker
John, it's gratifying to see photos of your bicycle out in such diverse > and beautiful locations around our planet! > > On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 9:54:09 PM UTC-4, John Rinker wrote: >> >> A few snaps from my bugs-in-teeth ride to the confluence of the Slocan >

[RBW] Velocity Dyads and 50mm Tires

2020-06-22 Thread John Rinker
Good morning, Just wondering if anyone else has had an issue with Velocity Dyad rims splitting on the sidewalls while running fatter tires. I have been running some Schwalbe Marathon Mondials (28x2.0) and muy rear rim recently split. I am told by Velocity (who has been very helpful, indeed) tha

Re: [RBW] Velocity Dyads and 50mm Tires

2020-06-22 Thread John Rinker
ewalls. It's POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH, and when you increase the square > inches of the tire's surface area, you increase the load on the sidewalls > of the rim. So it's no wonder that we see rims failing due to cracks in the > sidewalls, and cracks under the rim strips. >

[RBW] Re: Velocity Dyads and 50mm Tires

2020-06-22 Thread John Rinker
Thanks Garth for that fine list of recommendations. I always had very good luck with Mavic 719s. Can't find them is silver anymore. Cheers, John On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 12:00:43 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > I think Velocity's conservative rating are more to do with > minimizing/discouraging

[RBW] Re: Velocity Dyads and 50mm Tires

2020-06-22 Thread John Rinker
t; a 50mm tire. > > On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 10:50:22 AM UTC-7, John Rinker wrote: >> >> Good morning, >> >> Just wondering if anyone else has had an issue with Velocity Dyad rims >> splitting on the sidewalls while running fatter tires. I have been running &g

[RBW] Ride Report: Yakushima Island, SW Japan

2021-04-03 Thread John Rinker
I am grateful to live, teach and ramble around on my bicycle in Japan. For more than 30 years my career as an International school teacher has landed me in some beautiful, unique places and Japan is certainly high on my list of ‘Favorite Places I Have Pitched My Tent’. Now, Yakushima Island i

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Yakushima Island, SW Japan

2021-04-04 Thread John Rinker
Indeed, Takashi, I did come across this quote several times in my reading about the island. I got very lucky with the weather. The week before I arrived it rained every day. Regarding a visit, I cannot recommend it highly enough. The riding is easy and the camping is first-rate with some very b

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Yakushima Island, SW Japan

2021-04-05 Thread John Rinker
Cycle computer? ;) My problem is I can't ride past a creek or a river without wanting to play in it. An otter with a bicycle. Glad you enjoyed, Minh! On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 12:30:34 PM UTC+9 Minh wrote: > wow, so many trip reports lately are focused on total miles/kms, this is a > wonde

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2021-04-07 Thread John Rinker
April 7, 2021 at 5:13:32 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hunq on tour in Japan. >> [image: HunqKyushu.jpeg] >> >> On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 6:37:56 AM UTC+9 Ray Evans wrote: >> >>> Soma-Riv San Marcos v2 on the bluffs at More Mesa, Santa Barbara >

Re: [RBW] Re: Chambray shirt deal alert

2021-04-10 Thread John Rinker
PM Sent. On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 12:30:01 PM UTC+9 chocotaco wrote: > Greetings, > > I also bought a blue chambray Edgevale shirt in size medium when the deal > alert was announced, and I have washed and dried it three times now but it > remains too large for my satisfaction. Please hel

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2021-04-19 Thread John Rinker
Hey Dominic, I think I saw that Hillborne a few months back at the Kamiuma Blue Lug. A very lovely bike. I'm in Yokohama, so perhaps I could join up on one of those Tokyo Riv rides one of these days. Cheers, John On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:27:56 AM UTC+9 domjona...@gmail.com wrote: > P

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

2021-07-06 Thread John Rinker
While there's a part of me that completely understands the desire to protect the beautiful paint on my Riv, another, more carefree part feels that covering up such beautiful work defeats the purpose of having it to enjoy. Kind of reminds me when my aunt bought a beautiful couch only to cover it

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis- Classic frame, New build

2021-07-10 Thread John Rinker
go, CA > > On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 8:25:19 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > >> It’s beautiful but the fabulous ride is what is most important. Many >> happy miles to you and Atlantis. >> >> On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10:08:25 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: &

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis- Classic frame, New build

2021-07-10 Thread John Rinker
; > On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 7:08:25 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Several months ago, a gentleman named NC Tom passed along a beautiful >> 64cm Toyo Atlantis to me. As I was in Japan at the time, the frame, >> expertly packed and shipped, waited for me at my Dad

Re: [RBW] RIP Susie Longbolts

2021-08-13 Thread John Rinker
Youch! I'm with Curtis- very painful to see this photo. So sorry this happened. I have what sounds like the same rear Thule rack, and from now on will double up the rubber straps with voile straps AND the fail-safe strap (and Gorilla tape!) Good luck with the replacement. John On Saturday, A

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Romulus?

2021-08-13 Thread John Rinker
For what it's worth, Blue Lug in Japan sells these handy little gadgets: https://store.bluelug.com/gamoh-rack-adapter.html Cheers On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 9:40:54 AM UTC+9 Joe Bernard wrote: > That is a fine bicycle. Toyo made and came stock with pretty much the same > parts as Rambouil

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Part!

2021-08-16 Thread John Rinker
What if you got a stem and mtb handlebar, cut off the length of the handlebar you don't need and then mount the stem to your seatpost? Could look rather snazzy! Cheers, John On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 9:54:45 AM UTC+9 Patrick Moore wrote: > This is not a dedicated product, but it's a good a

Re: [RBW] Velotaxonomy: What are we, anyway?

2022-01-17 Thread John Rinker
Well, I do believe that when you find a group with whom (which?) to ride, you'll show up on that beautiful Platy and cause quite a stir. At which point you'll be able to choose your own direction and ride off with any number of riders smitten by raspberry, steel and Ornithorhynchus close behind

Re: [RBW] Re: Velotaxonomy: What are we, anyway?

2022-01-19 Thread John Rinker
Leah, Though this doesn't help with finding a group, as to your quandary regarding our place in the velotaxonomy, I'm with rmrose in that we are perhaps a breed apart. In some way, that's part of the charm. Usually when people learn that I cycle (and rinse) they inquire, "What kind of bike do

[RBW] Hub Play

2022-01-23 Thread John Rinker
Please pardon if this is not the forum for this and kindly redirect me if possible. The rear wheel of my Hunq finds a White M15 that is about 4 or so years old at its center. Several years ago it developed a bit of play and I haven't been able to solve the issue. I have adjusted it meticulousl

[RBW] Re: FS: Noodles, Losco, Grancompe Non Aero Brake lever, Shimano 105 FD

2022-01-25 Thread John Rinker
Hey Deepak, I'd be interested in the Tallux stem. Is this the long one like Riv sells? Cheers, John On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 8:18:15 AM UTC+9 atreya...@gmail.com wrote: > I am clearing up some of my barely used components. The price quoted > excludes shipping. Buyer pays for the shippin

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

2022-01-25 Thread John Rinker
>> has been outstanding, at least for me. Good luck. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Jeff >> Claremont, CA >> >> On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 3:07:46 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> Please pardon if this is not the forum for this and kindl

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

2022-01-26 Thread John Rinker
keforums.net/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=20665945> > > The answer to "why" would be longevity of the bearings and the ability to > remove any play. You just have to be aware of your preload, like on loose > ball hubs. > > Yay ! > > On Wednesday, January 2

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

2022-01-26 Thread John Rinker
I agree- a very interesting discussion. Regarding my hub, it spins beautifully and so I'll live with the quirky radial bearing play. Out of curiosity, the bearings are ABEC 6902. Does this mean if I wanted one day to replace them with angular bearings I would go with 7902s? Seems logical, but u

Re: [RBW] TOOL FOOL - Chainring tool

2022-01-28 Thread John Rinker
While very exotic, indeed, I'm almost incapacitated by flashbacks of my early dental experiences. Gaaah! On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:35:12 AM UTC+9 Patrick Moore wrote: > That's even more exotic than the > > On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 11:09 AM lconley wrote: > >> I really, really love this

[RBW] Re: 55cm Platypus for sale Davis, CA

2022-01-29 Thread John Rinker
It looks to me like either an ID bar code or a portal into another reality where people live in friendly communities surrounded by respected habitats suitable for the endemic species to thrive and the necessities of life are procured on foot or by bicycle. And there's a river. On Sunday, January

[RBW] Re: Hub Play

2022-01-31 Thread John Rinker
a rear hub awhile ago and they were very helpful. >> Speaking on the phone in a two-way is, IMHO, always better. They might >> need to eventually inspect the hub, so that might happen. Either way, WI >> has been outstanding, at least for me. Good luck. >> >> Best re

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem or other chainstay protection

2022-02-09 Thread John Rinker
Hey Rich, Not sure if you were referring to other protectors when you mentioned 'less invasive' or other methods of removing the cloth wrap. If the latter, where were these mentioned. May be time to remove mine. Cheers, John On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 3:24:27 AM UTC+9 RichS wrote: > Or

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem or other chainstay protection

2022-02-09 Thread John Rinker
it but it sounds like > a good alternative - especially if you want to remove it at a later date. > Hope that helps. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 4:47 AM John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey Rich, >> >> Not sure if you were referring to oth

[RBW] Re: Buzzy hubs, hipster or window rattling?

2022-02-09 Thread John Rinker
Well, I don't know if 'cool' or 'hip' really enters into it, but I think I get your drift. Certainly, there is something to be said about gliding through a forest quietly and being able to sneak up on unsuspecting pedestrians. While it makes for fine hyperbole, your equivalency with the Harley

[RBW] Re: Buzzy hubs, hipster or window rattling?

2022-02-09 Thread John Rinker
;tcha > know. > > On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 8:44:51 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > >> Well, I don't know if 'cool' or 'hip' really enters into it, but I think >> I get your drift. Certainly, there is something to be said about gliding >&

[RBW] "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-02-11 Thread John Rinker
In a talk called "Zen Reconsidered" , Alan Watts relates a conversation he had with Horace Blyth about sitting meditation (zazen). Just a couple of Zen scholars shooting the breeze, I imagine. The gist, as I understand it, is that those who practice

Re: [RBW] "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-02-12 Thread John Rinker
thoroughly dead," said > Meister Eckhart, who also said, "This death is the soul's eternal > quest." > > Ultimately, the spiritual life -- "not the acquisition of a > non-pre-existing result," as the Upanishad says -- is, in the words of > Plotin

Re: [RBW] Re: Heterodoxy — reconciling RBW with the mainstream

2022-02-12 Thread John Rinker
'Subvert the dominant paradigm'... in whoever's paradigm you happen to be trapped. On Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 6:06:03 AM UTC+9 John Hawrylak wrote: > Bruce > > I agree with your observations about pre-2010. Personally, I do not care > for the 6deg upsloped TT. I think he did it to mi

[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-02-13 Thread John Rinker
What a pleasure it was to read of your experience, Erik! Much of what you wrote resonates deeply with me. Perhaps this is because we share something of a history with San Francisco Zen Center and a particular approach to both Zen and riding a bike. My formative experiences with Zen occurred wh

[RBW] Re: FS: Parts, Racks, Bags, etc.

2022-02-13 Thread John Rinker
Hey Drew, Interested in the Tallux stem. Cheers, John On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 7:01:04 AM UTC+9 Drw wrote: > Hi All, > selling off a few things. Prices do not include shipping. Happy to do > discounts on multiple item purchases. photos HERE >

[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-02-13 Thread John Rinker
x27;ll stop before my > posts get pulled! > > > On Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 6:48:17 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> I'm learning so much here - is there an equivalent of Grant's "Just Ride" >> for Zen? >> >> On Sunday

[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-02-14 Thread John Rinker
by my teacher, Kwong-roshi. He was part of >>>>>> the original group of students at SF Zen Center. The book is a great >>>>>> reflection of his personality. I can see him rolling his eyes at me for >>>>>> writing these lengthy resp

[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-02-14 Thread John Rinker
and enjoy my surroundings. Cheers, John On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 9:12:21 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > Hey Joe, Your point is well received, and I do appreciate that we all ride > in our own ways and for our own reasons. I'm delighted to have a forum like > this to learn about

[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-02-19 Thread John Rinker
doing more fatbike > snow rides this winter and no zone in that, at least not yet. Maybe a fixed > fat drop bar build is in order. > Thanks for sharing, > Tom Palmer > Twin Lake, MI > On Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:19:55 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> In a talk ca

[RBW] Re: Buzzy hubs, hipster or window rattling?

2022-02-20 Thread John Rinker
FWIW, I had my White hub apart this weekend and put a few drops of Finish Line (wet) on the ratchet teeth before reassembling. The hub is noticeably more quiet. Cheers, John On Friday, February 11, 2022 at 1:18:31 PM UTC+9 Nick Payne wrote: > I find my Hope hubs (quite noisy when freewheeling)

[RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn handlebar bag (older version)

2022-03-01 Thread John Rinker
Going to BUMP this 'cause I'm still hoping someone might have this version of the bag that needs more adventure in its life. Cheers, John On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:42:36 PM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > Greetings Pedalers, > > I'm looking for an discontin

Re: [RBW] blue lug koma light question

2022-03-14 Thread John Rinker
Maybe these might work. Micro USB port covers Cheers, John On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at

Re: [RBW] Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-15 Thread John Rinker
to Nepal on this list a few years ago? >>> >>> Patrick Moore, who may have hiked over some of the same terrain that >>> John rode in Nepal, tho' in 1968, age 13 (father took me, 13th birthday), >>> when you still saw Tibetan freedom fighters on the trails

Re: [RBW] Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-15 Thread John Rinker
t them back on. I walked over a mile > barefoot back to my hotel rather than put on shoes or get back on the bike. > Made sense at the time. > > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy > YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > > On Mar 15, 2022, at 3:13 P

Re: [RBW] Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-16 Thread John Rinker
A well-traveled Riv, Doug! Love the firetruck shot as the red and Soviet-MIG green/blue is a nice contrast. Is Dante's View in Death Valley perchance? Also a very nice shot. Thanks for sharing. Our 'Riv's of the World map is growing. Cheers, John On Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 1:12:38 PM UTC+

Re: [RBW] Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-18 Thread John Rinker
A Rambuilette comes home, and that Homer on its Odyssey in Greece seems just as fitting! I hitchhiked around Greece many years ago and, while it was a blast, I'm sure on a Riv it would have been a sublimely wonderful experience. John G, I dare say, that your travels in the East may very well w

[RBW] Re: Where in the world has your Riv been?

2022-03-31 Thread John Rinker
Oh, I think this totally counts, especially since there were bears and fly-fishing involved! While it is certainly cool to see photos of Rivs in exotic, faraway places, anywhere in the world counts be it Burkina-Faso or Baltimore. The intention was, in Patrick's words, 'to get riding photos fr

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Hunqapillar on Monumental Loop

2022-04-01 Thread John Rinker
That looks like near-perfect terrain for the Hunq, and that blue sky! Wow, that was worth the price of admission! Is the Loop friendly to tires with tubes in 'em? Cheers, John On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 6:09:54 AM UTC+9 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > Excellent pics from what looks like a fantastic

[RBW] Re: "Riding-a-bicycle Zen"

2022-04-10 Thread John Rinker
paying attention."* Right on, and ride on! On Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 3:48:20 PM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > If we can see our way to elevating bicycle riding to an art form (probably > not a stretch for many here), then it is plausible that we can have some > fun with a

[RBW] Re: Cherry Blossoms, Apricot Blossoms, Peach Blossoms

2022-04-16 Thread John Rinker
Beautiful photos once again, Takashi! How fortunate you are to ramble around those beautiful hills on your lovely bicycle. One of these days I'll have to make a trip out your way and pedal those roads. Our blossoms in Yokohama are all but gone with the exception of the yaezakura cherries. Enjoy

[RBW] Re: A Hunq

2022-04-18 Thread John Rinker
s original color. It's not a Joe Bell paint job... >> it looks nice from afar but the paint is not high quality. I've had it just >> about a year... May 2021. These are older photo's, I've put metal fenders >> on it since. I'll update a photo soo

[RBW] Wonderful Japanese Bike Storage

2022-05-07 Thread John Rinker
Loading my bike in the storage rack at school is almost as pleasurable as my ride to school. Wonderful Japanese Bike Storage (short video) I would love to have one of these in my workshop! Cheers, John --

Re: [RBW] Wonderful Japanese Bike Storage

2022-05-08 Thread John Rinker
oes the weather allow you to dress as you are > in this video. Really enjoying your photos and videos. Steve > > On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 1:57 AM John Rinker wrote: > >> Loading my bike in the storage rack at school is almost as pleasurable as >> my ride to school. &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Loaded touring weight distribution

2022-05-11 Thread John Rinker
robably a good thing that I'm on >> an Atlantis and not a Rambouillet or Chevoit. The knitters and spinners >> would never leave me be! >> >> Lynn >> >> >> On Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2:34:06 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> Hey Lyn

[RBW] Re: Overnighter Photos

2022-05-13 Thread John Rinker
Very nice photos, Takashi! I especially like the one of the river. There are so many beautiful rivers all over Japan, and I imagine the water in that one is still quite cool for swimming. Is this in Nagano prefecture? Perhaps I'll have a weekend soon to come out and explore the area. Cheers, J

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Izu Oshima- Gojira's Keep

2022-05-25 Thread John Rinker
Hey Laing, It's a piece of high-density foam, about 1 cm thick. Kind of like a camping pad. Comes in handy for sitting on volcanic rock. Cheers, John On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:25:57 PM UTC+9 lconley wrote: > What are you using as the pad in the bottom of your basket? It looks like >> so

[RBW] Re: Speaking of bike loads ...

2022-06-10 Thread John Rinker
Well, *that* puts things into a very sharp perspective! Very hard lives indeed! I reminded of living in East Africa in the early 90s, and holding onto trucks to get up long hills just seemed to make sense. The trucks were slow, so it was the diesel exhaust that was the real danger. Thanks for

Re: [RBW] Sayonara Japan: A Farewell Tour

2022-07-22 Thread John Rinker
Thank you, Steven, very kind of you to say so. John On Friday, July 22, 2022 at 3:16:40 PM UTC-7 Steven Sweedler wrote: > John, I’ve enjoyed your trip reports and your pictures, Thanks, Steve > > On Fri, Jul 22, 2022 at 12:02 AM John Rinker wrote: > >> Sadly my time in Japan

Re: [RBW] Sayonara Japan: A Farewell Tour

2022-07-23 Thread John Rinker
Thank you, Evan. I lived and worked in Japan 2 short years. If I were to return, I'd definitely try to get up to Hokkaido near the Shiretoku Park (northeastern corner) because I was unable to get there during my time. I've heard many times that to enjoy Hokkaido properly by bicycle you'd need

Re: [RBW] Sayonara Japan: A Farewell Tour

2022-07-25 Thread John Rinker
u next! > > Bones > > On Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 7:08:33 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > >> Thank you, Evan. >> >> I lived and worked in Japan 2 short years. If I were to return, I'd >> definitely try to get up to Hokkaido near the Shiretoku Park (northeas

[RBW] Re: Sayonara Japan: A Farewell Tour

2022-07-25 Thread John Rinker
Yes, Takashi, it would have been wonderful to ride together- two Hunqs cruising the Kiso Mountains. Perhaps another time! Cheers, John On Monday, July 25, 2022 at 6:48:53 AM UTC-7 Takashi wrote: > So sad that I didn't have chance to meet you John. > I hope to have a ride together next time you

[RBW] Re: Sayonara Japan: A Farewell Tour

2022-07-29 Thread John Rinker
01 AM UTC-7 ribz wrote: > absolutely beautiful! glad you got to experience shikoku because most > people never make it past the usual tokyo>kyoto>osaka destinations (which > are the coolest cities on the planet btw, no exaggeration). > On Monday, July 25, 2022 at 3:32:19 PM

[RBW] On Brakes and Bosses

2022-07-30 Thread John Rinker
Hey All, I've got an older set of XT V-brakes that I'd like to try on my Hunq. The issue I'm running into is that the bottom of the bosses seem too wide for the diameter of the V-brake. As such, the spring pin won't engage in one of the 3 convenient holes (you, know, the spring-pin engagement h

[RBW] Re: On Brakes and Bosses

2022-07-31 Thread John Rinker
; > Good luck, > JohnS > > > On Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:59:07 PM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote: > >> Hey All, >> >> I've got an older set of XT V-brakes that I'd like to try on my Hunq. The >> issue I'm running into is that the bottom of the

[RBW] Re: On Brakes and Bosses

2022-08-01 Thread John Rinker
Garth and John, Thanks very much for your responses. My Hunq originally had the Tektro cantis that fit fine. It now sports Paul's Neo retros, but as the spring system on these is integral to the brakes themselves they don't need to slide down all the way to the 'skirt' of the boss where the hol

[RBW] Re: Mt Diablo

2022-09-09 Thread John Rinker
Rivendell bicycles- Forged in the fires of Mt. Diablo Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, John On Friday, September 9, 2022 at 7:44:24 AM UTC-7 campyo...@me.com wrote: > For those who aren’t in the area, here is Rivendell’s favorite mountain as > it looks right now. > > -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Atypical Ride on a Riv

2022-09-18 Thread John Rinker
Very cool, Collin! I've been contemplating getting a packraft for a few years now. I was never sure how my 62cm Hunq would fit on it, but seeing your Appaloosa makes it seem very possible indeed! Thanks for sharing! Cheers, John On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 12:50:46 PM UTC-7 J wrote: > Go

[RBW] Re: FS- Sackville Medium SaddleSack, Nitto R10, Pec Dec Support

2020-12-13 Thread John Rinker
PM sent to your gmail. Cheers. On Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 9:25:53 AM UTC-8 Adam wrote: > Pec Dec is sold. Bag and Nitto rack are still available. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-16 Thread John Rinker
"I got a feelin' And it won't go away, oh no Just one thing and I'll be OK I need a miracle [to ride] every day" Short of a miracle, by just a hair, I'm hoping that someone out there in Riv-land might have a Toyo/MUSA Atlantis that needs more riding than it's currently getting. I'm looki

[RBW] Re: WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-16 Thread John Rinker
different. That's a nice bike for the right > person. It's not a 2TT Atlantis, though. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 1:31:24 AM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > >> "I got a feelin' >> >> And it won

[RBW] Re: WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-17 Thread John Rinker
to one another. You'd >> have to figure out the appropriate geo charts and make that call. I think >> of the 60 Sam as a definite "XL". Not an "XXL", but definitely an "XL". >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito, CA >> On Tues

[RBW] Re: WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-17 Thread John Rinker
Thank you again Bill for your insight on the two frames. I'll definitely consider your thoughts as I look more carefully into this. Cheers, John On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 11:09:43 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > Hey Tim, > > I love the aesthetic of the double-top

Re: [RBW] FS MUSA Hunqapillar complete 58cm

2021-02-18 Thread John Rinker
That's a super beautiful bike, Alex. Does it come with the cat? Best of luck with the sale and the existential crisis that follows. Cheers. On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 5:24:15 AM UTC+9 Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > Thanks Max! > > I know, it's a bit wild that I posted it

[RBW] Re: WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-19 Thread John Rinker
ared > > > > On Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 6:25:14 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: > >> Thank you again Bill for your insight on the two frames. I'll definitely >> consider your thoughts as I look more carefully into this. >> >> Cheers, >> John >

[RBW] Re: WTB: I need a miracle…

2021-02-25 Thread John Rinker
Bump 64cm Atlantis. Still haven't uncrossed my fingers and toes. On Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:44:18 PM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: > Thanks, Jared. Always found it much easier to find that elusive ticket and > it was always one hell of a ride! > > On Saturday, February 20

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis- Classic frame, New build

2021-08-25 Thread John Rinker
so I'm looking for a wider axle. > I love seeing the Toyo Atlantii. Enjoy! > -Matthew, San Diego, CA > > On Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 8:25:19 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > >> It’s beautiful but the fabulous ride is what is most important. Many >> happy miles to you and A

[RBW] Re: Rivs, jigs & DIY

2021-08-26 Thread John Rinker
ound. I've built a lot of > them, some for our warehouse and others for hardwood storage. > > And I'm into shops so I'm looking at everything — looks like the wood > stove is out of commission? > > On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:35:12 AM UTC-4 John Rinke

[RBW] Re: Rivs, jigs & DIY

2021-08-26 Thread John Rinker
UTC+9 brendonoid wrote: > This is really neat. I think I get how this works but can you give us a > little explanation of your design ideas and its functionality/problems? > > Thanks for sharing! > > On Thursday, 26 August 2021 at 18:35:12 UTC+8 John Rinker wrote: > >> I don

[RBW] Re: Rivs, jigs & DIY

2021-08-26 Thread John Rinker
ay, 26 August 2021 at 19:57:32 UTC+8 John Rinker wrote: > >> Brendon, >> >> Here's another angle on the jig. Not sure it shows too much more. >> [image: IMG_7098.jpeg] >> >> On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 8:52:48 PM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote: >> >

[RBW] Re: Rivs, jigs & DIY

2021-08-26 Thread John Rinker
say >> El Cerrito, CA >> >> On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 3:35:12 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> I don't know, there's something about the intersection of Rivendell >>> ethos, futzing with things, and self-reliance that strikes a chord with

[RBW] Re: Rivs, jigs & DIY

2021-08-26 Thread John Rinker
the most jealous is your tidy work surface. I need to do a little > bit more tidying, and less accumulation of bits... > > add it to the list... > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 3:35:12 AM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> I don'

[RBW] Re: What made you a bikey?

2021-09-04 Thread John Rinker
I'll echo: Great thread, Joe! And, it brings back some wonderful memories. As a kid, I was never far from my sparkly, orange Huffy after I learned to ride. Later I inherited my older brother's lovingly abused 10-speed and spent time with my Dad tearing it apart, stripping the paint, choosing my

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

2021-09-19 Thread John Rinker
Man, I'd really love to listen to this story, but I cannot seem to find it. I've followed the link provided, but it doesn't seem to be attached to another Moth episode, only the one entitled '20 Years Later'. I've scoured the other Moth episodes for Stephen's name, but nothing. A Google search o

Re: [RBW] Re: The Doctor Who Cycled Around the World

2021-09-20 Thread John Rinker
nd > of that episode. Go to 15 minutes in, soon you'll hear them wrapping up > that story, then Fabes starts. His segment is only about 6 minutes. > > Joe Bernard > > On Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 11:44:25 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > >> Man, I'd really

[RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn handlebar bag (older version)

2021-09-26 Thread John Rinker
Bump. On Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 4:44:56 AM UTC+9 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > I have an extra, as I will be replacing it with a small Fabios chest. Let > me know if you are still interested. It is beige/tan > Alex > > On Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 9:42:36 PM UTC-7 Jo

Re: [RBW] More...Autumn in Japan

2021-11-28 Thread John Rinker
g your pics John, they are gorgeous! Would love to >>>> visit Japan someday. Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend, >>>> >>>> ~Mark >>>> Raleigh, NC >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 6:43 PM John Rinker wrote: &g

[RBW] Re: Blue Lug shop tour

2021-11-29 Thread John Rinker
Blue Lug in Hatagaya! An awesome bike shop with some very fine dudes working there. In particular, Chuyan is a heck of a guy! On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:12:39 PM UTC+9 ezre...@gmail.com wrote: > https://youtu.be/CcIEsp-n4no > I thought this video tour of Blue Lug would be of interest to

[RBW] Re: More...Autumn in Japan

2021-11-29 Thread John Rinker
Thanks, Takashi. That must be the alps in the background. Ski season is fast approaching! Cheers, John On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 10:38:32 PM UTC+9 Takashi wrote: > Thank you John, I enjoyed your pictures. > When I was living in Kanagawa and Chiba I have visited Tanzawa several > times to

[RBW] Where is Deacon Patrick?

2021-12-26 Thread John Rinker
I apologize if this is off topic but does anybody know what happened to Deacon Patrick? He is, to my thinking, among the venerable RBW Owners including Bill, Joe, Patrick, Berkeleyan, and BBDD. So, where is he? Back in 2014 when I was looking into buying my Hunqapillar, Deacon Patrick was a gre

[RBW] Re: Where is Deacon Patrick?

2021-12-26 Thread John Rinker
t;>> nor we are at liberty to discuss here pretty much says everything, and >>> that's about all there is to that. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 4:52:42 AM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: >>> >>>> I apologize

Re: [RBW] From One Curious Photo . . . .

2021-12-27 Thread John Rinker
Well, this is cool! Now, is someone other than me on the lookout for a copy of the May 1973 Nat Geo article which features '26 pages about bicycling'? That'd be a fun timepiece to see! Thanks Garth! On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 1:51:14 AM UTC+9 Patrick Moore wrote: > I mean "multiple cogs

[RBW] Re: Where is Deacon Patrick?

2021-12-27 Thread John Rinker
Good to know. Thanks Joel. On Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 7:02:41 AM UTC+9 Joel S wrote: > I sent him an email from the link provided above and got a very quick > reply. He is well and happy. > > > > On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 8:09:34 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: >

Re: [RBW] From One Curious Photo . . . .

2021-12-28 Thread John Rinker
After reading the 'Shakedown Alaska' article, I'm now more intrigued with Dave Sorenson, the 'casual' tourer, on his alba-barred 3-speed. One can only wonder, 'Where is Dave now?' Perhaps a member of this group? Super fun reading! On Tuesday, December 28, 2

Re: [RBW] From One Curious Photo . . . .

2021-12-28 Thread John Rinker
wonders of PFM, here is The May 1973 entire periodical in > pdf format. > > > https://avalonlibrary.net/National_Geographic/National%20Geographic%201973-05%20143-5%20May.pdf > On Monday, December 27, 2021 at 6:45:08 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > >> Well, this is cool! Now, is so

Re: [RBW] Bike storage solutions: 5 or 6 bikes, fenders

2021-12-31 Thread John Rinker
Hey Leah, Happy New Year! An 8ft 2x4 bolted to the studs in your garage wall with utility hooks works great

Re: [RBW] Bike storage solutions: 5 or 6 bikes, fenders

2021-12-31 Thread John Rinker
the fender across the floor as she's trying > to get the front wheel up on that hook. This isn't an issue for the average > fenderless 16 lbs. carbon road bike, but her Rivs are fully loaded and > fendered. She's not gonna just toss 'em up there! > > Joe Ber

[RBW] WTB: Sackville Hub-Area Bags (front)

2016-05-10 Thread John Rinker
Good morning. I'm looking for a set of the Sackville front hub-area bags. Preferably olive color and in decent shape. Riv is out of stock and I'm hoping to get them for an upcoming tour. Thanks, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] WTB: Sackville Hub-Area Bags

2016-05-14 Thread John Rinker
Hello, I'm looking for a set of the hub-area bags for an upcoming tour; something in decent condition and hopefully in the olive color to match my saddle sack. Thanks Cheers, John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

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