Re: [RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

No On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > No. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:43:20 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: >> >> On the upstroke, does your knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends? >> Like a line drawn from one bar end to another. >> >> Just

Re: [RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

In the 90s Americans climbing in Scotland were frustrated with their mountaineering gear made for cold dry conditions. They were getting drenched with sweat during exertion and then freezing when they slowed down, They noticed that the Scottish climbers were using a very different clothing system f

Re: [RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

ious to > know how I liked this system when I got it. It would be great if they would > carry some of this stuff. Hilltrek has a cycling specific jacket, but for > my multi-murpose use, I preferred the smock. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Monday, July 15, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

the middle of summer. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Monday, July 15, 2013 9:04:35 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: > >> Patrick - we learn together. When you are comfortable with constant >> rain, back and forth, exert and sweat/rest, you are doing well. An

Re: [RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

eems to me the Scots are unique in the > ingenuity of their solution more than their weather. Of course I'm guilty > of being a likely too proud Scot, I am biased toward Scottish genius. Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, July 15, 2013 8:15:33 PM UTC-6, Robe

Re: [RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

Army green - and given your fondness for early BSA green, take a look at a new-old variant now called alpha green On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 9:00 PM, Eric Platt wrote: > Another vote for army green. There are a lot of black bikes in the Twin > Cities. (Especially Surly). Even I have one. Green

Re: [RBW] Re: Beautiful Japanese bicycle prints. Anyone read Japanese?

I showed the page to one of the staff members of the weekend Japanese School that is housed at my daughter's school and her quick assessment was similar to blakcloud's wife. She said the site read like a personal blog illustrated with seasonal images. There is a linked essay on the page but I didn

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

Indianapolis is in the midst of another bike boom, and a large part of this boom appears to be Riv/Surly influenced. I can count at least 10 Riv's that I see during my normal commute and I am sure there are more. Quickbeams are the most common, but there is a beautiful Sam-orange Atlantis less tha

Re: [RBW] Re: Pedals

I agree with Ron - form follows function. I haven't regularly ridden another pedal since I put on GKs over 3 years ago. Most interesting to me is that I like them with my 11.5 EEE feet, and my wife likes them with her much smaller and narrower feet. Bob On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 2:57 PM, Matt Beebe

Re: [RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Clicking Question

Zack, I chased a bottom bracket click for months on my MB3 commuter. I took it to the LBS and they pulled the bottom bracket, pronounced the bearings good, snugged it up, and I went off without a click. Three weeks later my click was back. I went back to the shop and we repeated the process. The s

Re: [RBW] In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

Both good choices, but the Italian walnut isn't what it once was. Maybe some blue Japanese oak (*Quercus glauca *)? Bob On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Fine Italian walnut vs. California coastal oak. Please discuss. > > > On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM, David Yu Greenblatt

Re: [RBW] Re: First commute -- Mystery Bike!

Beautiful bike and an Interesting thread. The drivetrain is interesting to me. I have a new Hunqapillar in the garage that will soon be my daily commuter. I spent a lot of time trying to think through the drivetrain and ended up with wide and low 40/26 chain rings and a 12-36 cassette. After much t

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Coffee Ride

Jim, I am curious about the age of the woman who commented on your bike. I had a strikingly different comment last week at my local coffee shop (I detect some similar tendencies with this group). For the second time in about two weeks I was complimented on my "new style" commuting bike. My new styl

Re: [RBW] Re: A Simple Card

The deluge of cards looks wonderful. I just posted a thank you on the Rivendell Facebook site to let the Riv community know that the cards are much appreciated. To make certain that the note is received by all, I want to send a note to the Group as well. Nick is enjoying all the cards and notes, bu

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Large Front Basket

Jim, It depends on what you plan to carry. I have commuted with a large Wald basket mounted to a Nitto mini-front rack for about 5 years. My work bag is a Patagonia Mini-Mass, and it fits perfectly in the large basket. I normally carry a laptop, a few papers, and maybe a book or two. When the bag i

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

Looks good Brynnar! On Sat, Apr 21, 2018, 9:04 AM ctifusion wrote: > > > 59cm new Atlantis. > > > > >> We want the pic, we want the pic! > > -- > You received th

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

Brynnar, We could see how they fit on a Hunqapillar… since they are just sitting around! On Sat, Jun 16, 2018 at 4:55 PM, ctifusion wrote: > I need to check how to post pictures but these fit easily on the new > Atlantis. Plenty of clearance on each side of the chainstays. And that's > the tight

Re: [RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Very nice Brynnar! On Thu, Jun 21, 2018, 4:35 PM ctifusion wrote: > Hi all, > > Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been > coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though > I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of vi

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Brynnar/Matt, its Bob. Looks like the Indianapolis Riv Society is going public! On Wed, Jun 27, 2018, 8:38 PM MattB wrote: > Hey Brynnar, that is a sweet build. Scott at ICS has built a couple of > wheels for me as well, a really good guy! I’m in Indy as well and ride what > I think is the only

Re: [RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Sounds good. On Thu, Jun 28, 2018, 1:30 PM ctifusion wrote: > Matt and Bob, let's make a plan! Any other Indy rivs out there? Virgil? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: 58-cm Hunqapillar frame and fork

Bump: Lots of lookers but the Hunqapillar frame/fork/HS/BB is still available. I am going to do one price reduction to $1400.00 shipped in the CONUS. Please PM if interested. Bob On Sun, Dec 15, 2019 at 1:16 PM Robert Barr wrote: > I have had requests for a picture of the whole bike and thou

[RBW] Re: 58-cm Hunqapillar frame and fork

The Hunqapillar is no longer available. The end of the year cash flow crisis has passed and the Hunq will stay home with me. Bob On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 5:07 PM Robert Barr wrote: > Bump: Lots of lookers but the Hunqapillar frame/fork/HS/BB is still > available. I am going to do one

Re: [RBW] Re: Chacos vs. Bedrocks

I wear the Cairn Pro Adventure. They work great with my Grip Kings. I like the non 3D version because I prefer to have the sandal form to my foot. On Mon, Aug 19, 2019, 9:22 PM Andrew Huston < firsttolastinaninst...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have and live my bedrock Cairns. Work great on grippy flat

[RBW] FS: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Robert Barr [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) to rbw-owners-bunch I am converting my Hunq from a dedicated commuter to a more trail oriented role. One thing I have learned from that bike is it can do anything. As I convert over I am selling some items. As the subject line says I have a

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Rack is sold pending payment On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: > Robert Barr > [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) > to rbw-owners-bunch > I am converting my Hunq from a dedicated commuter to a more trail oriented > role. One thing I have learned from

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Rack is sold On Sat, Sep 21, 2019, 7:54 AM Robert Barr wrote: > Rack is sold pending payment > > On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: > >> Robert Barr >> [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 minutes ago) >> to rbw-owners-bunch >> I am converting my

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

:37 AM Robert Barr wrote: > Rack is sold > > On Sat, Sep 21, 2019, 7:54 AM Robert Barr wrote: > >> Rack is sold pending payment >> >> On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:30 PM Robert Barr wrote: >> >>> Robert Barr >>> [image: Attachments]8:46 PM (9 mi

[RBW] Re: small grey grid saddlesack and Nitto R14 rack

Saddlesack is sold pending payment. On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 10:13 PM Robert Barr wrote: > My small grey grid saddlesack is still available. It has been a week so I > will reduce the price to $75.00 plus shipping from 46208. I will also > include a Nitto Wire Guard for canti brakes

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Leah, I will chime in with some observations from Indianapolis. I live in an area with several schools that don't provide transportation. A number of parents, mainly moms, ride back and forth to school with groups of children. There is a wide variety of bikes and engines. A number of the moms use o

Re: [RBW] Re: Click, click, click ... aaargh

Jay, my experience is similar to Ren'e's. I had a persistent rythmic click that I couldn't find. After much adjusting and inspecting, a friend who is a wheel builder heard me say that there was no click on the stand. He took the tire off and carefully looked at the rim while he hand stressed it. U

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] ISO a courier bag that will hold a 13" Macbook Pro

Patrick, I have carried a Patagonia half-mass bag daily for the last 10 years. My laptop fits well in the padded sleeve, and the bag fits flat inside the large Wald basket. Patagonia seems to have stopped making the bag, but there are a number for sale on ebay, Bob On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 7:58 PM,

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hunqapillar for the last 2 years. I have been tempted by all the rave reviews of the Barlow Pass, but the Supreme always feels good. Bob On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 6:14 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, I'm won

Re: [RBW] 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Doug's measurements are all similar to mine, as they should be, my 50mm Supremes are on A319s. I usually have 40 psi in the front and 50 psi in the rear. On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 7:01 PM Robert Barr wrote: > I have ridden the 50-622 (measures 45mm) Supreme on my Hunqapillar for the > l

Re: [RBW] Thank you and "Enjoy the Ride!"

Thanks Grant, I had suspected as much. Bob On Sep 15, 2016 6:53 PM, "Grant Petersen" wrote: > If DP was sincere (and we all believe he was), then I doubt he's sitting > home reading the gush and glowing...which isn't to say slow down on it, > just that...he might not be actually reading it. > >

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Thank you Leah. I had been waiting for the next installment of the "Bicycle Bus", and to follow Patrick, I much enjoyed it. Bob On Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at 5:16 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Lol, Patrick Moore! That's high praise, indeed! My rides are not epic, but > they are colorful! Thanks for the offer

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

Patrick, I would second or third the Bondhus. I have a large collection of Allen wrenches or keys that I haven't touched since I bought the Bondhus. I believe Riv still sells the single Bondhus Allens. I carry them in my tool roll. Bob On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Dave Johnston wrote: > I p

[RBW] Saturday in Indiana

It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's pictures of his Hunqapillar along a Colorado trail, so I will post one of mine along an Indiana trail. Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

DP would certainly have noted the relatively clean appearance! The trail that I ride to get to the trail in the picture is a tow path that is topped with ":dusty 12s", a finely ground limestone/dolomite aggregate that sets up like cement, and eats drive trains. My defense is fairly frequent washing

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

e Fall or Spring better. Both are beautiful. At least > Fall doesn't have all the pollens. > > On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 1:44 PM, Robert Barr wrote: > >> It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite >> trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's picture

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Ben, good place to be any day, but particularly nice in the Fall! On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 12:37 PM, BenG wrote: > Thanks, nice to see Indiana represented. We're camping and riding trails > down south in Brown County State Park right now - typing this at the picnic > table. Favourite rides of the

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Weth, I can't say enough about the Hungapillar. I point a lot of people to it as perfect all-rounder. You may have seen me chime in about the Hunqa on some of Deacon's posts. We share a mutual admiration for the bike. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 10:18 AM, WETH wrote: > Lovely bike and an excellent o

Re: [RBW] Re: Saturday in Indiana

floodplain trail. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM, George Schick wrote: > Where exactly in Indiana was that path along the river, if you don't mind > sayin? (ex-Hoosier) > > > On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:44:56 PM UTC-5, Robert Barr wrote: >> >> It is

Re: [RBW] Deacon Patrick update

Erl - thank you, good to see his smile and his pictures! Bob On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 3:52 PM, WETH wrote: > Robert's thread "Saturday in Indiana" and his Hunqapillar put Deacon > Patrick on my mind. Deacon and I exchanged emails this morning, and he > reports contentedly riding his Rivs around

[RBW] October colors

The colors change so quickly this time of year that I don't like to miss a day. The picture below shows a portion of the Indianapolis Central Canal Tow Path just before it stared raining tonight. The colors and shadows vary with the light. I enjoy it at all times. May your ride make you smile. Bob

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Blug, MUSA clothing, and Crapmanship

I with you Deacon. The knicks are my Spring and Fall favorites! On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > I live in MUSA knickers (breeches for you UK lot who are currently > snickering. Grin.) and mine are already several years old and sporting > myriad patches. Sadly, I learned f

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Eve

Dan, I have a just built Hunqa 58 (the last of the gray and bean) that is still on the stand in my sun room. I have ridden it twice, once during the build process and last night after I finished mounting a Silver Shifter on the downtube (with much help from Mark - I pulled the back off the Silver S

Re: [RBW] Grips on Albatross bars.

I have cork on all three bikes with Alba bars. I can't say enough good things about them, and if it matters, I get compliments on their appearance at least once a week. Bob (Indianapolis) On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Mike wrote: > For folks using Albatross bars, and I guess Boscos, what grip

Re: [RBW] Re: Grips on Albatross bars.

My daughters are in bed after a long Christmas day. Now I can reply. I have Riv cork on three bikes, a Hunqapillar, and two Bridgestone MB3s. The Hunqa has standard cork as does my wife's MB3. My MB3 has BES, and twined notched cork. Like you I shellac the cork, I have learned to not lightly disreg

Re: [RBW] First RBW visit

Happy New Year Jim, I am enjoying your travel narrative and pictures. Thank you for sharing. Bob (Indianapolis) On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:35 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit > to Riv today.

Re: [RBW] Re: And the winner is...

Agreed, hard to think of a better person to win! On Jan 3, 2013 1:38 PM, "Brian Hanson" wrote: > Awesome! Congrats, Liesl! > > Brian > Seattle, WA > > > On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Matthew J wrote: > >> Yeah. I was not in the contest but certainly cannot think of a better >> person to win

Re: [RBW] Re: Weight's a weird thing

To the Group - this string is a perfect example of why I always try to read the RBW Owners Bunch. Thanks to all. Bob (Indiana) On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM, Cicloski wrote: > > > On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:18:52 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > >> On Tue, 2013-01-15 at 09:08 -0800, Jan

Re: [RBW] Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

I like Ibex products, and the make, function, and price of these knickers looks good, but I dislike the old style cycling pads and it looks like these knickers have one built in. I can't tell from the pictures at Ibex if it is easy to snip out. If you have a pair in hand would you please let me kno

Re: [RBW] Re: Good Deal on Ibex XL and XXL Knickers

Thanks for the first hand report. I have modified several pair of shorts with a seam ripper, but these Ibex knickers look much harder to modify. I will pass. On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 1:33 AM, Mike Schiller wrote: > I have not done it on mine but I know of a few people who have using a > steam ri

Re: [RBW] Re: More Sackville ShopSacks?

And minus the leather flap, but with a very functional canvas flap, we have the Riv offering: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bavbt.htm. My favorite up-front Riv bag. On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 12:40 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: > > http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carradice-zipped-roll-bag-green-with-h

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

To respond to Drew's question, I did get my item. It took a long time, and there were several emails, but I got my item, and it was as promised. In fairness, after I got my first note from Peter telling me there had been a shipping error, I told him not to worry - the item was for bike I was going

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

Ask Deacon Patrick or me - hard to improve on a Hunqapillar. Although I confess the bike doesn't look right to me without the digatube, Bob On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 9:03 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > That's my dream Rivendell. A 54cm Hunqap

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

Looks right at home Patrick! On Aug 8, 2015 7:58 AM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote: > I love my poser 1x 38 narrow-wide front ring. Poser because it's a > derailerless triple in with the large ring is a rock guard, the middle is > my nearly all the time narrow-wide, and my small is a 24t granny for stee

Re: [RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

I can't speak to the weight, I commute on the Hunq and routinely put 10 pounds of books, papers, and laptop on it. I went with the XD2 wide/low double crank and the Shimano HG 61 12-36 rear for simplicity. Like Deacon I skipped the front derailer. In my case I use the 40t and have the 26t because i

Re: [RBW] Re: Can a Blue Sam stand up to these kinds of dirt trails?

Like others have written, It is all about riding style. I was recently at a conference in Breckenridge. One morning I was walking a trail when two older fellows in full mountain bikey attire came flying down the trail. The first bike was a Yeti, and I couldn't make out the second. They didn't miss

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar owner opinions and sizing recommendations

Lots of good advice has already been given, as a regular Hunq rider I will second or third the recommendation to consider PBH, height isn't a good way to go in my experience. A number of people have said to talk with Riv, that is right up there with knowing your PBH. I suspect that is the first que

Re: [RBW] Re: Judder on the Hunqa

I have a 58 cm gray/bean Hunq with 720s and stock pads, never any chatter. What rims do you ride? Bob On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 11:38 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > They're the stock pads. And yes, the headset is adjusted correctly. I > think I'll try an

Re: [RBW] Re: Q for fellow Blustery Bonzos...

Deacon - you know my preference for fleece, and I would never try to convert you! But I will tell you that I have had good luck with a number of Seirus products. They seem to understand us nose open to the air people. Even their multi-layer balaclava lets me lift the lower panel to vent. Take a loo

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia.com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240.html?dwvar_22240_color=INDG&cgid=mens-hats-accessories-hats#tile-20=&start=1&sz=36 I have one that I wear under a hood when things get cold, wet, and windy. For dryer colder conditions I go with

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Patrick, I confused my Patricks as the email string went on - but the recommendation stands. Bob On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 10:31 PM, Robert Barr wrote: > Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia. > com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240.html?dwvar_ > 22240_color=

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Ramble

Brynnar - Good to see your name! It has been too long since I have seen you on the Tow Path. We all got caught by the weather. I did an interesting 180 in the middle of the road - not much bite in the Marathon Supreme... On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 6:29 PM, ctifusion wrote: > Thanks for the tire com

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 9:20 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > No worries, Bob. I do that sometimes too. Sardonic grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick of the highlands who wears a sheep on his head when it gets really > cold > > On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 8:34:18 PM UTC-7, Robert Barr

Re: [RBW] Gus Boots Willsen Beorn New Bike Day!

Deacon Patrick, I always enjoy that smile! Enjoy On Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 5:37 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > In which I ride freewheel for the first time in eighteen months, put in > forty miles in the first two days, watch in amazement as spr

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