Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell uses BikeFlights

2017-03-02 Thread Richard Rios
Agreed about Riv's shipping cost. I always cringe a bit when I sell a bike and know it's gotta be shipped, it's a fair amount of work. In fact after a few DIY bike boxing adventures I don't / wont do it myself any more. I now take it to the bike shop who charges 60$. They do a good job or I woul

[RBW] Re: Silver or green Joe?

2017-03-02 Thread Richard Rios
Based on my personal experience I say go silver here is why. Somehow I ended up with 3 greenish Rivs at one point in time, an atlantis, simpleone, and proto hunqa. My wife walks into the garage one day and says my bikes are cute because of the ombre color scheme! Cute and ombre not what I want t

[RBW] cool new geometry section on rivbike.com

2017-03-02 Thread Richard Rios
Yep i dig it. I'm guessing it's fairly new to as i just noticed it the other day. Saddle height suggestion seems to be dropping a bit, I wonder why? Higher bars better with lower saddle, thinner pedals? Any way it is a really nice reference point. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Doing wheelies on the Cheviot

2017-03-03 Thread Richard Rios
I read somewhere Dave at Rivendell can wheelie a long CS bike. I was hoping for a video of that. I couldn't really get the front end up on my long CS proto hunqapillar much less wheelie it. haven't really tried on my clem but I'm not so sure how that would go with non bull boscosif anyone c

[RBW] Re: Remember Good People, Steel is Real!

2017-03-10 Thread Richard Rios
wow just wow. lol professor actual factual saving the non helmeted children of yester year with time machine and encyclopedic knowledge of helmet trivia. now if he only coulda made it ta da 80s i wouldn't a banged my unhelmeted head so often n I'd be a lick smarter... !) then maybe I'd recon w

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Vs Clem Smith

2017-03-13 Thread Richard Rios
Hi, I'll chime in here, as I was in a somewhat similar situation only I test road the appa and bought a clem blind after doing so. I feel that the appa's ride was a bit snappier overall it felt to me a bit more roadish. Clem in the other hand I would characterize as a bit more stable perhaps le

Re: [RBW] Something French

2017-03-13 Thread Richard Rios
Beautiful bike i'd love to own a Singer some day. just haven't had the right time right size right price thing align YET !) -- 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, se

Re: [RBW] Something French

2017-03-13 Thread Richard Rios
Thank you for the offer Eric I definately will do ! :) -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: Clem L (low bar) for longer rides?

2017-03-21 Thread Richard Rios
Roberta, I'm not sure what your fitness goals are but I come down on the side of bike riding isn't that great a form of exercise. I think Grant has written a good number of posts about this topic. If I recall correctly without trying to put words in anyone's mouth, I think it is in part how th

Re: [RBW] Saddle height vs PBH

2017-07-30 Thread Richard Rios
I prefer the heel on pedal method plus a few hairs up. I found Riv's recomendation of pbh -10 or 11 put me a tad high. Always felt like I was reaching for the pedals and my toes were pointed down to much for my taste. I prefer a flatter foot while pedaling. I end up around 72.5-73 with a 85 cm p

[RBW] Hunqapillar or Appaloosa?

2017-08-01 Thread Richard Rios
I'd ask if you are the type who likes to have one or multiple bikes. If one go Appa. If you like to have bikes that are more specalized get the Hunqa. I'm sure both are great and can be used as allrounders as most Rivs can. But if ya buy kinda smack dab in the middle like with an appa, if you e

[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

2017-10-03 Thread Richard Rios
Fantastic bike congratulations! -- 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: What if Rivendell brought back paid memberships?

2019-01-02 Thread Richard Rios
They could count me in on that one as well, and if it came with a new paper reader (maybe once a year) well all the better! -- 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] Re: Seeking wisdom of 29+ bikepacking vs. 2.1”

2019-01-12 Thread Richard Rios
On Friday, January 11, 2019 at 2:08:03 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I’m toying with the idea of a Boots (fixed gear version). I’d love to hear > your experience of bikepacking with 2.6” to 2.8” tires vs. 2.1” or similar > tires. This is for a bikepacking rig, so will be on pavement, dirt, an

[RBW] Grant and Gus Boots content in dirtrag magazine

2019-02-21 Thread Richard Rios
Nice! I first learned of rivendell from dirt rag. They had an article titled what the hell is randonneuring. Which featured a guy on a Riv. I'm subscribed but the print version is becoming rather lean...hope they carry on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sim Works Little Nick &/or Get Around

2019-02-25 Thread Richard Rios
As of yesterday blue lug global has the silver in. Fast shipping good prices... https://global.bluelug.com/sim-works-get-around-bar-silver.html Looks like little nick is in the house tobuy a shirt and free shipping all the way from japan. Cant beat that. -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] No response from Riv ...

2019-02-27 Thread Richard Rios
Why not just call and ask? I've had emails go unanswered on occasion but the phone always seems to be picked up pronto when I've called -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] PSA: 56cm SimpleOne Complete on Ebay

2019-03-01 Thread Richard Rios
Pretty sure it's a flip it very briefly popped up on oc craigslist for 400$...I momentairly considered it but it's one size to small, I already have one, and I wasn't up to the pita selling a Riv can be with all the price bemoaning and hey does this size fit me, only to not respond after I answe

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet - 54cm - $1,300 + shipping CONUS

2019-03-04 Thread Richard Rios
Wow this is a fantastic deal and I'm not one apt to comment on others price! The rambo is a GREAT bike. Way undervalued. Built by Toyo in Japan. I have a 58 and will not likely ever sell it. For road riding it's a blast really hits the bulls eye between sporty / spirited and comfortable. Dont wo

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