[RBW] WTB: Nitto Quill Stem 70mm 26.0

2018-04-23 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Another option: Charles at College Park Bikes can cut your techy 225 down for you. He will mark a new minimum insert line on it, too. Just tell him what overall length you need. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

2018-04-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My round trip work commute, least miles, is 30 miles. Every year I work up to coupla times per week but usually can’t do more as i never recover fast enough for some reason. I do shorter rides in between. Restaurant runs, etc. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Frustrated by RBW lack of inventory

2018-04-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Happened ti me b4. Stuff not available. But that us the nature of their business, not being a superstore. Though they are a super store. I used to have a wishlist. But with the new website design I no longer have access to one. Only dead clicking icon options for it. But it still shows all prev

[RBW] Extreme Commuting--a checklist ride complete

2018-04-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Definitely nothing to thumb yer nose at either. Congrats, Bill! And thanks for the recommendation Patrick! -- 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 r

Re: [RBW] Re: 137 Wald + Which Front Rack?

2018-04-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Marks rack: 4.4lbs. is correct rating per rivemployee. 6lbs. rating With 4 struts per rivemployee. -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: New Atlantis Pre-sale page is up on rivbike.com

2018-04-27 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Longboard Atlantis with top tube wave. -- 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 post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

2018-04-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
When were they bought out? Who owns it now? -- 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 post to this gr

[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets

2018-04-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have one that the left side ruvet hurt me after about 500 miles. I think I proofhided and all was well, or loostebing the seat tube bolt slightly and adjusting the saddle nose a little left or right was the fix. Cant remember for sure. One thing for sure is Brooks saddles seem to change a litt

[RBW] Re: Sugino Wide/Low Double FD?

2018-05-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I’ve been riding derailerless with my wide/low with 8-speed in back for a long time now and only issue is once on a big big curb hop the chain bounced off the chainring. A derailer would have allowed me to shift tge chain back on whike riding I think. I have the SunXCD but haven’t put it in ye

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling around Downtown Washington DC...

2018-05-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
🎼“I’m just a bill. 🎹And I’m sittin’ here on Capitol Hill.”. 🎶🎵 -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

2018-05-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
So looks like Roadeo is the only thing close to a “level” TT bike they make now? And also the only road bike? Everything else looks longbike or touring or MTN or town now? Is that right for the current lineup? So if you want a traditional looking road frame it’s Roadeo only at this point? --

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

2018-05-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I’m holding out for a 650b canti Roadeo, or whatever lighter walled level-2degree TT canti 650b bike comes next. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

2018-05-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I’m talking traditional 10-speed 1950-1982 looking diamond frame. Sorry for the confusion. -- 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] Re: Made in Taiwan AHH?

2018-05-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Not positing. Just asking. See the “?”. -- 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 post to this group,

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for aerobic base training heart rate monitors?

2018-05-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
What do Rivendell Riders use for aerobic base training heart rate monitors? -- 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...@goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Your favorite Rivendell?

2018-05-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My blue Rambouillet. But I have a soft spot for my Bleriot. I guess because it was my first foray into Rivbikes and 650b. -- 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] Hub Shiners

2018-05-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I think I remember that.😂 -- 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 post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for aerobic base training heart rate monitors?

2018-05-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Some of us have chatted on various threads about it and the Maffetone book so I thought I would ask since I am looking for one. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bleriot sighting, Arlington Massachusetts

2018-05-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
What was the build like? -- 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 post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: OT but mentioned on the Blahg: Hiking

2018-05-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Remember: Leaves of three...let them be... Hairy vine...no friend of mine... -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for aerobic base training heart rate monitors?

2018-05-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Which app? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
“Sir” is decidedly un-American. Smacks of knighthoods and feudal Europe. I don’t like the human names either. But if we are gonna do human names, I vote for “Bubbie Hurwitz”. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
or Barry Kalmen -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owner

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-05-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Non-human names: Rivendell Juggernaut If that is too serious sounding then: Alfalfa Banjo -- 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] Re: Bleriot sighting, Arlington Massachusetts

2018-05-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks! So fun to see these in the wild. Especially rare birds like Bleriots! -- 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...@go

Re: [RBW] Your favorite Rivendell?

2018-05-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
26cm bb with 170mm cranks and you are good to go from my ecperience with Rambouillet 650b conversion. Took 650x42 at 45psi to get bb that high. A 650b 53 Bleriot is 26cm bb to grnd too with 38mm tires at 45psi. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Bleriot sighting, Arlington Massachusetts

2018-05-05 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I’ve spotted a Foy, Custom, and an Atlantis before.Atlantis on a repair rack at LBS, other two on century rides. All upright except the custom. I also saw a dark blue “Rivendell”. But can’t know if custom or early model. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

2018-05-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Looks like the opening angle and lid are oriented on saddle mounting to where things could fall out unless there is something to stop that that I am not seeing in the rivbike pics. The lid doesn't look so precise as to stop allen wrenches or some other small stuff from falling out. Any reviews

[RBW] Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

2018-05-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Is banana sax waterproof? Stuff stay dry inside during/after rains? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

2018-05-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Doh! What do I do with my cork now?!?!?!? -- 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 post to this grou

[RBW] WTB: Size Small MUSA shorts

2018-05-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
$25 at RBW on sale now!! Hurry! -- 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 post to this group,

[RBW] Re: WTT: My XL MUSA gray pants for black!

2018-05-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bump -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] How to free up an RBW bottle nozzle that is stuck???

2018-05-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My bottle is a few years olde. Clear plastic/green logo vintage. But I’ve cleaned it carefully after uses, flushing the nozzle so no (horrors!) sugars from (gasp!) sports drinks collect and gum up the nozzle works. Yet, as it has aged, I find the nozzle less responsive to the push and tugs of me

[RBW] Re: 26.0 vs 31.8

2018-05-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
For me it is aestaetics. I like the uniforn sizing of the clamp area and the cuff of the 25.4/26 bars and dislike the looks of a bulge on 31.8 bars. But really, it wouldn't matter if someone never pointed those things out to me. I was perfectly happy riding my 31 bars until I started looking at

[RBW] Re: Wednesday Musings: Are We A Swap Meet?

2018-05-16 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My thoughts are: 1. Might miss out on a big score though, if people can’t drop in to sell their Bomba or whatever. I scored my blue Ram in 2016 from a drop-in person who turned out to be local to me and probably the most pleasant person I’ve ever done an online transaction with. 2. Might miss

[RBW] Re: Ram in the Dirt

2018-05-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yay!! New Rambouilet pics online!!! My favorite Rivmodel!! Thanks for the pics!! -- 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..

[RBW] Re: FS: NITTO Pearl stems (new-ish)

2018-05-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Bump:26 clamp still available. It is the one with the discoloration on the neck in the pic earlier up the thread. Don;t know how it got there just sat in the steerer tube and was ridden for less than 500 miles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

2018-05-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
>From time to time I get the urge to drop the fenders/front rack and just ride, wheels free, with a saddle bag (Banana sax nowadays?)and attach me dino-light onto me front brake assembly. I commute 20-30 miles round-trip when I commute. Roads only. With wide DT carbonicbike I used to have I could

[RBW] Re: Riding without fenders on Rivs reviews needed.

2018-05-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
...and feel free to post pics of your rackless, fenderless Rivbikes. Would be fun to see. -- 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+u

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Reader PDF Archives

2018-05-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Sticky this thread please so readers are easy to find. -- 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 post

[RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

2018-05-20 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Hello, My barsack sags/flattens alot and looks ugly just flopped there in front of the bars and I was wondering what material could be used to form a cylinder inside the bag so it could keep its shape and not get all flat looking. Anyone done this? -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

2018-05-20 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ok. Almost sold but can it hold: One multi tool One lightweight rain jacket One tube Spare brake cable Patch kit Sunglasses 7” mini pump (mini morph) Iphone Keychain Bag lunch I would just get another Carradice Pendle bag but I dont like how floppy/sloppy/shapeless they look in my bikes. -- Y

[RBW] Barsack (sackville) help needed

2018-05-20 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I once had a cheapy Avenir Metro bar bag that had a textured plasticy cylinder/liner that kept its shape. Worked really well. Wish I knew what that material was. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

2018-05-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I use sprung saddles exclusively. My back doesn't like road shock, despite fat/low[pressure tyres. With Flyers I can ride in total comfort up to 200k so far. They are great! I have always wanted to try a Cambium. But they don't come sprung. So I got a Kalloy suspension post. Looks like a Crysta

Re: [RBW] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

2018-05-22 Thread Lum Gim Fong
The kalloy brochure that came with post says the MDU damper unit is rated for 10 a year life cycle. 2 year warranty for post. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-05-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Is EBDJ keto? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-05-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I imagine that if this book is just as well done as Just Ride it will be a lot more fun to read and it will cut to the chase on this type of eating subject matter way easier for me than me filtering thru reading 300 pg. books on the subject by Dr. so and so, etc. to get to the bottom of things o

[RBW] Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

2018-05-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
20 mile round trip gatorade fueled trips in the past. How do i not bonk while ketoing? I plan to stay in maffetone fat burning effort zone. That will help. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

2018-05-24 Thread Lum Gim Fong
20 mile round trip commute trips -- 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 post to this group, send e

[RBW] Rim recommendations?

2018-05-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
In my experience: 650bx36 hole black label Grand Bois rims. Compass 32/38/42 mm wide tires go on and off with bare hands like butter and practically auto bead seat upon inflation. For 650b avoid synergy rims as Hetres and Compass tires require hand massaging to bead seat. If you are 700c, avoi

[RBW] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

2018-05-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
i think rbw says retreat every couple years anyway. So i dont think missing the first two will matter much. I heavily Boshielded my Bleriot and Rambouillet when I got them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

2018-05-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I think my bonking on commutes was related to sugar and diet drink intake near the time of riding. I noticed that I would start bonking on the 15 mile ride home about 6 miles in after downing a coke zero an hour before leaving work. Couple bites of a granola bar and I would be fine a minute lat

[RBW] Keto next week: how do i not bonk?

2018-05-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I’m shooting for keeping my heartrate low when I ride. Easy breathing. No hard efforts. Just riding for fun and commutes. Building aerobic base. Thanks for the info y’all! I am looking forward to losing lots of weight. Don’t know how long I will stay in keto diet but we are trying 6 weeks to s

Re: [RBW] Clicking noise -- About to lose my mind.

2018-05-25 Thread Lum Gim Fong
My stem clicked. Remove/regrease/reinstall fixed it. Sometimes the shifter cable housings can click against each other or head tube. Brake lever mounting bolts tight? Snug every bolt on the bike. Even water bottle bolts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Re: Hidden Gift of Riding a Bike

2018-05-28 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I forgot. Gorp is: Good ole ___ -- 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 p

[RBW] Re: Help me remove my Ergon grip

2018-05-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Put your allen key in. Tap allen key lightly with hammer (like you are hammerring it in). Try to unscrew it again. -- 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 emai

[RBW] FS: Brooks Cambium C17 carved all weather saddle

2018-05-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
New!! Just bought from RBW. I only rode it about 10 miles. Too wide for me. Love the feel and surface of it though. 85$ shipped. -- 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 i

[RBW] FS:Tallux stem

2018-05-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
25.4 clamp 7cm extension 22.2 225mm rise Flawless appearance. Like new. 50$ shipped Conus Paypal please from your funds so i dont have to pay your fees. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] FS: Brooks Cambium C17 carved all weather saddle

2018-05-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Ps-it is black -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] FS: Brooks Cambium C17 carved all weather saddle

2018-05-30 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Sold -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@goo

[RBW] Re: Ties & Lights

2018-06-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Where did you get them? I need some for my Rambouillet. -- 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 p

[RBW] Re: Ties & Lights

2018-06-01 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks!! -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Hot waxing chains?

2018-06-02 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Michael, do you live in wet or dry environs? I hear wax is best for dry but not wet. I live in humid/rainy Maryland and find Chain-L to last a couple months before a reoiling necessary. I get 100-200 miles only out of wax. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

2018-06-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
no affiliation. just thought some would be interested. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Rambouillet-Road-Bicycle-62cm-Excellent-Condition/292587804128?hash=item441f9795e0:g:DSUAAOSwj0RbEVa9 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Got a banana sax on your sprung saddle?

2018-06-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
What is the best way/angle to mount? Got a pic to show? Can/t find any online. -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: Suspension seatpost with Cambium experiment

2018-06-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Update: C17 didn't work for me - too wide in the crotch. C17 is pear shaped, not more T shaped like a B17, and the sloping crotch area is totally different than a B17 design. Makes for alot of width in the crothc/upper thigh areas. So, like all saddles, it is just a matter of anatomy and what

[RBW] Does Sackville blue bag color match Rambouillet color?

2018-06-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone know? I would call Riv but I don't think they have a Rambouillet around to compare. -- 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] Re: Does Sackville blue bag color match Rambouillet color?

2018-06-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
The bleu may fade over time and not match at all, too. -- 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 post

[RBW] Re: Does Sackville blue bag color match Rambouillet color?

2018-06-03 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks so much! I’ll get the grey color. -- 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 post to this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

2018-06-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Got the grey grid! Thanks for the info. I think it will hold everything I need for spring/summer. For fall/winter when I need to carry extra tights/wool shirt/jacket, I can use my grey grid bar bag to match. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Hanging edeluxe from fork crown mount possible?

2018-06-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Recently removed my front rack and fenders for my Rambouillet and currently have my hanging edeLux mounted to my handlebars. But I was wondering is it possible to mount it to the Fork Crown? Will that work with one of those edeluxe long fork mount arms brackets that riv sells and their lightin

[RBW] Re: Hanging edeluxe from fork crown mount possible?

2018-06-04 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have Tektro R559 long reach sidepulls. IRD rollerdrive headset. It might be worth a try. Those IQX lights are nice in that it has up or down option for mounting. But my edeluxe is only one way, though I have heard you can rotate the innards in the casing. But I don’t want to violate my warranty.

Re: [RBW] When bad fasteners happen to good bikes

2018-06-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
You can still use a regular screw with washers on both sides of braze on and a nut on the end-if you can still get the screw through the hole. Congrats on finding this group. This is a fun group and a great place to learn about your Rivendell. -- You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [RBW] When bad fasteners happen to good bikes

2018-06-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Serrated part Looks like a brake bolt washer on that screw. -- 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

Re: [RBW] When bad fasteners happen to good bikes

2018-06-07 Thread Lum Gim Fong
PS- Some people on this forum have raised the level of hacks on this forum to “haqués”. IIRC, I have read on this forum about people cold-setting their chainstays so they can fit the hub they wanted on the rear wheel. Also people doing surgery on their frames so they can fit the tire width or c

[RBW] FS: Brooks C15 Cambium carved all weather saddle.

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
New!! Black! Rode only about 10 miles. Awesome saddle but too wide in the crotch area for me. 90$ shipped Conus -- 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

[RBW] Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Doing keto diet now for almost two weeks (come Tuesday). Been commuting and feel good on rides but I notice that my legs hurt/burn for the first mile or so on rides, which never happened when I ate regular, before the keto diet. Feels like the thighs haven't recharged. Though even when they rec

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
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[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yeah, I noticed that, too. Not hungry at all really. I guess the fat really fills you up! Legs were dead today. It was an 11 mile slog home. But still fun. Slow going. Super low cadences. Lotsa coasting at every chance. Legs shot. Thighs Burned at any hard efforts. Wierd. Never like this in reg

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-08 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Is there alot of profanity? Saw some on the cover. Don’t want to pay for that. -- 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...@g

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Woke up this morning feels like 0 recovery after 22 mile commute yesterday. So tired. Normally even 30 mile commutes are no prob on regular diet. I guess just takes time for body to adjust. The 16 mile commute earlier this week was ok for recovery. Maybe I will stick to that route and try 22 nil

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks, Karl!! I will try it!!! -- 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 post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: Low/No Carb Electrolyte?

2018-06-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Hammer Endurolytes capsules. -- 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 post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Keto Rivendell Commutes and 2 questions

2018-06-09 Thread Lum Gim Fong
So Maffetone is basically advocating riding at a pulse rate below 180bpm- your age? That keeps in the zone for fat burning? -- 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, s

[RBW] FS: Brooks C15 Cambium carved all weather saddle.

2018-06-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes Hidef pics sent Enjoy! -- 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 post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Banana sax Rambouillet sprung saddle mounting with pics link.

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Thanks for the info you all gave me on the banana sax inquiry thread I had. I got the grey grid. Really glad it looks so nice and fits. I had alot of questions, so I figured I'd post what I found out when I got mine for anyone else who wants to know more about the bag. Fits perfectly on my sprun

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking the Smokey Mountains of the Colorado Rockies

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Wow!! What a trip! I also love the herbal and floral scents when riding. Also the smells of fireplaces and people cooking. But the herbal/florals make riding just so joyful and intoxicating. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: and a triple crank?

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
The triples Rivbike has advocated over the years is usually 26/36/46 or 24/36/46 for those XD2 models. Not sure about their Silver set. -- 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

[RBW] need noodles ,technomic

2018-06-12 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I have a 7cm tallux for sale less than 300 miles on it. if interested pm me, I have a nitto m151f bar for sale also, if that would work. -- 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: stopping and rim brakes

2018-06-15 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Sidepulls are easiest for me too. Thanks for the comparison to the Compass brakes. I love my Tektro R559 brakes. R539 are awesome, too. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Kit

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Patrick, What do you do for water when you are out in the wilds? I think I would go thru all 4 of those bottles in one 24hr period. What kind of keto jerkey are you eating, or do you make your own? I have only found one type of jerky that is really low on carbs (1g/serving) but it is $$$.. -

[RBW] Re: FS: Clearing out my stuff - Nitto, IRD, Dia Compe, PDW, VP, SRAM, Sunrace, Microshift, Wolftooth

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
How do those IRD ratchet brake levers work with the silver shifters from Rivendell? -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Re: Bought a Rambouillet from CL...

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Got any pics, Staci? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-

[RBW] Re: Bikepacking Kit

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
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[RBW] Re: Pedals and Cycling Shoes for Feet Shaped Feet

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Lems makes good foot shaped, zero drop shoes. But they are not cycling shoes. I think you are wanting clip ins for the fixiefax? I like Lems 925 and their Boots. EE and hi arch friendly. But I think you said you need ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: and a triple crank?

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yes, I wasn't sure what was asked either. But I answered based on thinking he was asking about what "standard" Rivish triple chainring toothcounts are. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Pedals and Cycling Shoes for Feet Shaped Feet

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Campsaver.com has sales regularly on the Lems shoes, all models. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Pedals and Cycling Shoes for Feet Shaped Feet

2018-06-17 Thread Lum Gim Fong
"LEMSMEHAVEIT" is their coupon code for 25% off right now. -- 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] Re: Randonneuring on Rivendells

2018-06-18 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I did a 200k, centuries, and permanents on my Bleriot. Ed Felker did PBP on his. I have read of others who did Brevets on Rivendells. Paul Donaldson(?) AKA WGR(?) World's Greatest Randonneur did brevets on his Sam Hillborne. Just google Worlds Greatest Randonneur and you will see the funny write

[RBW] Re: PSA Ram on Ebay

2018-06-19 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Interesting. Dropouts don't have any clamping marks. Looks like never ridden before? If never ridden, would be a great score! -- 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,

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