[RBW] Re: Disappointing the wife...

I saw that wall art and immediately thought of you, Amit. I had to capture it. Mike... yes, more rides. --Andy On Monday, July 23, 2012 1:52:06 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: > > Great ride summary and photos. Glad to see someone else is taking photos > of wall art on their bicy

[RBW] Re: Samuel P Taylor S240 Video - Back to Earth.

Excellent vids! The s24o one makes me glad I've got some bike campouts in coming down the pipe. --Andy On Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:11:10 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > So I mentioned that my buddy Jesus Beltran, we just call him Chin, > videotaped the last S240 to Samuel P Ta

[RBW] Re: Saluki Participates Undercover in ArtCar+Bike Parade

If there is a modern bike fit to be a "Boy Scout Bike" it's a Riv. --Andy On Monday, July 23, 2012 2:55:43 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > An incognito sighting of a small red saluki mascarading as an art bike at > the Minneapolis Art Car and ArtBike Parade. > > >

[RBW] Re: Disappointing the wife...

... I promised to go on a camping trip real soon. --Andy On Sunday, July 22, 2012 11:16:35 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > About a week ago I was planning an overnight bike camping trip. I had the > support and encouragement of my wife. As the week went on and I talked to

[RBW] FS: m-bars, levers, silver bar ends, and more

ptor lever… just the right side… $11 Thanks. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ptD7NMZjz98J. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: FS: m-bars, levers, silver bar ends, and more

See Picture Captions Here<https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/BikePartsForSale?authuser=0&feat=directlink> for updates of what's still available. Thanks for the interest. --Andy On Monday, July 23, 2012 9:51:43 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > Usua

[RBW] Re: Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above

Just for you, Rob... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rdv8D5eDwhPB0lhsb1sgHNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink If you need more details than what's in the caption, give a holler. --Andy On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:26:20 PM UTC-7, Rob wrote: > > Does anyone have a pic of th

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

Funny... I have an opposite sort of question rattling around in my head. I have an AHH and am always re-configuring it for camping, around town errands, zippy road rides, etc. I've been thinking to get a 2nd bike to minimize the part swapping. I've been bouncing around on what that 2nd bike sho

[RBW] Re: King Grip Pedals

My Grip Kings (purchased about 2 years ago) do have the little notch. Perhaps MKS wised up over time. --A On Monday, July 30, 2012 6:10:34 AM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: > > I just installed a new pair of MKS Sneaker pedals and when i went to > grease them I found there's a little notch in the ped

[RBW] Super geeky tire Q...

ard cargo bike tire around PDX). I would love to hear comparisons/opinions from anyone who has ridden any 2 of Supreme, Dureme, Fat Frank, or Big Apple tires in the 50-60mm width. Thanks, Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Positive review of sneakers and tires

What did the Paselas replace? On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 11:50:03 AM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: > > Just wanted to let the group know that I'm enjoying two products: > > - Evolv Cruiser Shoe - Super grippy on touring and king grip pedals, even > when wet. Fantastically comfortable to walk around in

[RBW] Re: Trifecta of Big Bike Goodness for sale on the 'bay

Wish I'd seen that 64 Atlantis sooner. The wife would have had my head though, so it probably good I missed it. --Andy On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 8:51:55 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Not mine, no affiliation, etc, but sure caught my eye! > > Redwood: > http:/

[RBW] Re: Old-school 200k Frankfort to the Grand Traverse Light and back

Amit, follow the link to Lynne's blog... links to map, cue sheet, paperwork are at the top of the post. Looks like a wonderful ride. --Andy On Friday, August 3, 2012 12:25:27 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: > > Michigan <3 ! > > Lynne, do you have a link to the route / c

[RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

Nice blog… bummer about the tires. Good luck in the search.--Smitty On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 8:01:12 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > I had a little experience around dusk. Read about it > here > . > > ~Hugh > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: speaking of overnights..

The s24o-12 sounds like a fun goal. --Smitty On Friday, November 29, 2013 10:23:04 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Got to participate with one of Rivendells own box packer, Jenny Klug, on > her quest in gaining her s240-12. > In randonneuring one can earn a R12 by doing a 200k for 12 consecut

[RBW] Re: Touch Up Paint for a Blue Ram?

Ride your Ram to a store that sells beauty supplies, wheel it in, and find a nail polish that matches. Exhibit A Exhibit B

[RBW] Re: Thanksgiving ride

Myself, with a couple unspecified buddies from the list here, took advantage of the low holiday traffic and rode across Portland's longest bridge. Unseasonably clear skies made for great views from the top . --Smitty On Thursday, Novembe

[RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

Our s24o with CocoBill got lost in the mix due to weather and a crowded schedule. Have fun in the Los Padres. --Smitty On Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:11:08 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Calling all hearty Riv Riders. > > For me at least this will be my last overnight for 2013 and I figure as

[RBW] Re: Two Beautiful Months of Morning Coffee, Outside

Great set of pics. Wish my schedule let me get out for more of them, but happy to participate in the ones I can. Thanks for keeping the ball rolling. --Smitty On Thursday, December 12, 2013 2:46:58 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > I've been really quiet about all the sunrise coffee rides

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

Good show… enjoyed the pics. --Smitty -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Portland OR Stolen Bike Alert

Certainly a bike that would get a 2nd look. Will keep my eyes open as I travel the MUPS, through ways, and back alleys of SE. --Smitty -- 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: A moment of sadness

Cecily, Hope your body heals to catch up with the exuberance of your spirit. You're in my thoughts. --Smitty -- 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: AHH, 4H and the Driveway moment.

Great looking Homer, Thomas. My AHH been through several different set-ups over the past 2 years. Current build has drops, lacks racks, and does not have dynamo lights… it hangs in the garage much of the time while the alba'd, racked and lighted bike gets ridden pretty much daily. I've been th

[RBW] Re: Hetres are done.The search continues.

I like this idea. I've done similar with expired rims. If nothing else to see what's left and if they were really expired. What I learned is that I probably wait too long to swap out rims. They were scary thin. --Smitty On Saturday, January 4, 2014 6:44:44 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > Hugh,

Re: [RBW] Gränsfors Bruk Factory Tour vid

Want the shirt. And the ax. --Andy On Saturday, January 4, 2014 7:54:56 AM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: > > Hey Bunch, > > I came across this on youtube last night and thought others might find it > interesting like I did. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E89nlVmPeeU > >

[RBW] Re: Waterford Hilsen Pearl Blue

OPI brand nail polish… "No Room For The Blues" blue… Waterford Homer. Clear coat recommended if you want it to last on the toe nails. --Smitty On Sunday, December 22, 2013 4:11:18 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Ever notice that it's *really* close to Pan-Am blue? > > Now that's classy.

[RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...

Another baker's dozen… http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157639630139996/ --Smitty On Wednesday, January 8, 2014 6:00:55 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: > > its hard to pick just a few photos from so many great rides however I > pared it down to 13, well make that just a few mo

[RBW] Re: Regarding Seth Vidal

Eunice, I only knew Seth through the list here. I think of him often. Thank you for the update. And again, so sorry for your loss. --Andy Schmidt On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:24:45 AM UTC-7, Jack wrote: > > Friends, > > I am deeply saddened to share the news with you that m

Re: [RBW] Re: 13 shots for 13...2013 that is...and maybe a few more...

Flickr… All the reasons David said. I was on Flickr, then switched to Picassa for a spell, but ended up back at Flickr because Picassa felt lonely. The 13 pics for 2013 is a fun way to summarize and look back… both at my own trips/pics and others. "Hey I remember seeing these the first time a

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

wider rim = wider tire… as in the same tire will be wider on the wider rim. There is a noticeable difference between 22.5 and 27.5… 22.5 is probably close to what's on your Homer. 27.5 will be more like a rim on a beach cruiser. Those all look like double wall rims w/ eyelet's… any of them are

[RBW] Re: All turned around bout rims [SOS Help!]

FWIW… I see the Rhyno Lites on cargo bikes all the time. --Smitty On Thursday, January 16, 2014 5:00:38 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Hey I need the collective wisdom of this group. First, how does rim width > affect tires overall width, height, ride? Does it even make a difference > between

[RBW] Re: Brisk November Ride

I know all is well in the world when Deacon P is riding the Mammoth in the snow. --Smitty On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 9:25:52 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > We got an inch of snow last night and a brisk 4˚F at 7am, so I bundled up > and headed out, hopeful of making it to the top of Lo

[RBW] Re: Andy and family ride.

Looking forward to this. Would be awesome if there were other kiddos along. My spawn are 6 & 7, but their energy goes to 11. We'll be on a big dummy. --Smitty On Friday, November 21, 2014 12:36:38 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Good buddy Andy and family(kiddos and wife

[RBW] Re: Andy and family ride.

I don't mean to imply that kids are required to come on this. Would love to hang with kid-free folks as well. Just ask you to be patient for rock throwing, stick whittling, and spitting off the bridge type breaks. On Friday, November 21, 2014 1:10:08 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt

[RBW] Re: All you need is a change in perspective

Pump track is a bike track that's mostly whoop-dee-doos. The idea being that you build momentum by pumping the bike over the humps rather than pedaling. Of course you gotta start out on top. On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 10:54:37 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Great shots, Manny! Glad the r

[RBW] Re: Wanna Join? Meandoneering in Colorado

Not sure when it's gonna happen, but next time I'm visiting the fam in CO, you're on my list. On Friday, June 6, 2014 5:11:39 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I should add that single track bikepacking is also always an option, if > that is your preference. > > With abandon, > Patrick > --

[RBW] Re: Crown Zellerbach Trail; Lots of Gravel and Some Industrial Spelunking

abandoned train lines :-) On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 9:26:19 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Fantastic route, and a detour to an abandoned railroad tunnel... > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/sets/72157644960262751/ > > -- > "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah

[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

back of my legs. Zack-- I think for all of our differences on this list (not you and I... everyone), we all share an understanding that having a bike we love makes riding so much better. --Andy On Friday, March 1, 2013 8:19:27 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > This is somewhat OT

Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

y she has a quality ride (vs. the too small Trek MTB, which we may >> use in the meantime), and when the munchkins are on their own bikes in 7 or >> so years, she'll have a Betty Foy for all her riding. Anyone done this with >> a Riv of any type? All thoughts and advice we

[RBW] Re: Steel in the Desert

Great photo set. I have family in Barstow, CA. Have been thinking to bring a bike next time we visit. These pics reinforce that that's a good idea. --Smitty On Monday, March 4, 2013 9:39:06 AM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Took my Riv-ish rando bike to the desert this past weekend for the Death

[RBW] Re: Introduction

Welcome to the list. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:39:17 PM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW > HQ the beginning of Feb. Love the atmosphere here, and my new bike. > > -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Columbia Slough

The Columbia Slough is a waterway that parallels the Columbia River in north Portland, OR. It's not really that spectacular as far as waterways go, but it's largely contained by dikes that have an access road along the top. Our plan was to ride to the NW corner of PDX and follow the Slough east

[RBW] Re: Columbia Slough

Ron, Will try to remember to keep you in the loop for future rides. --Smitty On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 10:58:52 AM UTC-8, Ron MH wrote: > > Hey guys, I'd love to be included in just such a ride. I'm just pretty > flakey wrt checking this list. > Ron -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Few quick pics of the new AHH

Is that a custom color? It seems more grey than the Waterford blue. Also, dig the color of the bar wrap. --Smitty On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 5:51:51 AM UTC-8, NWAJack wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/93846530@N08/ > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [RBW] Re: 40/24 double mod on Bombadil

yes... longer BB sounds like the ticket. my 2 cents. --Smitty On Thursday, March 7, 2013 7:45:38 PM UTC-8, René wrote: > > I just got my Hunqapillar back from the painter last week, and today my > LBS installed the headset, BB and crankset. I decided to install the stock > Riv 26/40, although ma

[RBW] Eastern Oregon Teaser

*Tommy and I were lured to lands east of the Cascades by The Dalles Mountain 60 (it's not a race, not an event, just a bike ride, 60 miles of mixed surface riding over hilly terrain). When we got to the start it was more of a thing then what we were expecting, so we decided to head off on our o

[RBW] Re: kickstand question.

Notch it if you have to... http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/7604199554/ been like this for a few years without issue. --Smitty On Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:38:52 AM UTC-7, NWAJack wrote: > > Trying to put on a single leg pletcher kickstand on my new ahh. Look like > the rear derailer c

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

bikes." One of the motorcyclists suggested heading to Maupin for our next adventure. --Smitty On Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:40:36 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > *Tommy and I were lured to lands east of the Cascades by The Dalles > Mountain 60 (it's not a race, not an

[RBW] Re: Understand your limitations.

You go, girl! On Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:35:25 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Good time riding to nowhere and back. Doing my first Populaire last year I > got to riding with Esteban who told me when nearing the end of his 300k and > there's a zen feeling with nothing around you in sheer d

[RBW] Eastern OR/Columbia Gorge Riv Ride?

>From the comments in my other post about riding in the area just east of the Columbia River Gorge, it sounds like there might be some interest in doing a Riv ride out that way. An "if you organize it, they will come" sort of thing. I was eyeing April 6th (Saturday) to organize some sort of PDX

[RBW] Re: Spring Seattle 200k

I got a couple 100k rides under my belt last year and have been thinking about having a go at a 200k this year. Seeing this and Manny's recent 300k report have me thinking it'll be fun. Thanks for sharing. --Smitty On Monday, March 11, 2013 10:55:51 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > My 2nd 200k wi

[RBW] Re: Portland Visit 4/14 Mixed Terrain Ride?

Owners Bunch! > My two buddy connections Tommy and Andy know that I am coming by and I'm > hoping we can get a ride set up for that Saturday morning. > So I open up ride suggestions. > Anything good as long as the company is good and there is food at the end. > Being mixed t

[RBW] Re: Eastern OR/Columbia Gorge Riv Ride?

1:44:28 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > From the comments in my other post about riding in the area just east of > the Columbia River Gorge, it sounds like there might be some interest in > doing a Riv ride out that way. An "if you organize it, they will come" s

[RBW] Re: Eastern OR/Columbia Gorge Riv Ride?

, March 11, 2013 1:44:28 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > From the comments in my other post about riding in the area just east of > the Columbia River Gorge, it sounds like there might be some interest in > doing a Riv ride out that way. An "if you organize it, they wil

[RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

I too have a Hupe that sits unused. For me the problem was that if the saddlebag was anything but full... ie if the hupe was un-weighted... the hupe tended to move around and scratch the seat stays. I tried using zip ties to secure it without success. I think if I wanted to get another saddleb

[RBW] Re: Please review this bell from Rivendell...

If you install it and don't like the position of the bell, just loosen and rotate. I bought one but haven't put it on or ridden with it yet. The bell is slightly smaller than the other bells Riv sells but seems comparable on quality. I prefer the hammer striker 'cause the spring style striker

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

regon, but it seems like the eastern 2/3 looks like your pix. Wheat & > sheep country. That shirt must be a Pendleton to last 3 generations. > > dougP > > On Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:40:36 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: >> >> *Tommy and I were lured

[RBW] Re: Spring-like morning ride report

roves that "family single track" is not an oxymoron. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/8559115759/> --Andy On Thursday, March 14, 2013 2:52:22 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > It's been a very beautiful week of weather in the East Bay. This morning > I got

[RBW] Re: 1st Big Springtime Ride!

One of these days... On Friday, March 15, 2013 8:12:51 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote: > > We've had some great weather here in Portland lately. Yesterday my friend > Ed and I got out for a 90 plus mile ride out in Columbia County. I'd say > about 50% of the ride was on dirt/gravel. We headed out of town

[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

3 8:19:27 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie > Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on > a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be > of i

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolywarm Buttnup Size XL

If only this were size L. On Friday, March 15, 2013 7:14:22 PM UTC-7, Zack wrote: > > Brand new, cut the tags off it, haven't ever worn it, need some money. > Save 10 off retail, yours for $95 shipped. Size XL. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Latest and greatest HC poster art

Great looking poster. I've got just the place for it. --Smitty On Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:02:34 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Jeez, I love this one. > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2013/03/2013-hc-poster.html > -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Another dirt road exploration.

Excellent report and pics. Keep 'em coming. --Smitty On Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:17:45 AM UTC-7, Mike wrote: > > My friend Ed and I got out yesterday for another dirt road exploration > yesterday, again on our singlespeeds. We took the Max train out to > Hillsboro from Portland where we headed

[RBW] Re: Snow & Sun

That's a good lookin' city you got there. The bike's nice too. --Smitty On Friday, March 22, 2013 8:14:47 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > This morning I got up to snow, so I made the best of it and took the wooly > mammoth bike to work. On the way home, it was sunny, so I took some pics. > Nice

[RBW] Eastern OR Riv Ride - Wasco County Country Bike Ramble

The Wasco County Country Bike Ramble is happening on Saturday, April 6th. The mapped route is a 60-mile loop out of Maupin, OR with 4100ft of climbing. There'll be some agricultural land, a stretch along the Deschutes River, and many miles on quiet ro

[RBW] Wasco County Country Bike Ramble - April 6 - Eastern OR

The Wasco County Country Bike Ramble is happening on Saturday, April 6th. The mapped route is a 60-mile loop out of Maupin, OR with 4100ft of climbing. There'll be some agricultural land, a stretch along the Deschutes River, and many miles on quiet ro

[RBW] Re: This week's adventure.

Not sure the current condition... but sometimes they close a chunk of the Angeles Crest Hwy in winter . I've hiked it when it's closed... makes for a cool adventure. You'd have to carry the bike over some snowy stretches, but there'd be a l

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

My 4-year old and I often go on little bike excursions... often to a nearby MUP with some fun dirt side paths. Usually I'm behind the camera but on this day he asked if he could take the pics. I love how this one is framed and tilted just so... no editing required. http://www.flickr.com/photos

[RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble - April 6 - Eastern OR

9:18:11 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > The Wasco County Country Bike Ramble is happening on Saturday, April 6th. > > > The mapped route <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2251278> is a 60-mile > loop out of Maupin, OR with 4100ft of climbing. There'll be some &

[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

I suppose it depends what kind of glue you put them on with. I've taken cork grips off several times with 100% success. The glue Riv recommends has changed a couple times in the handful of years since I bought my first pair of Portuguese cork grips. I ran out of the stuff I initially bought last

[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

n the cork and bar (user error a readily acknowledged > possibility). Rotating to remove caused uneven pressure leading to the > breakdown. > > I do not grip my bars hard in any event. I've since stopped using glue > altogether. > > On Saturday, March 30, 2013 2:23:32

[RBW] Re: A Little dirt riding on a Friday report.

Great report... Some of the place names are familiar (I grew up in OC) but most of my exploring in the Angeles was farther east. The flora + geology largely looks the same though, so it brings back memories. --Smitty On Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:04:16 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Decided to

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

Nice and clean. Looks like a great set up. --Smitty On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: > > Hi folks, > > A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and > it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me > thinking on how to ada

[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

Cloth tape under cork grips... I like it. --Smitty On Friday, March 29, 2013 11:48:23 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I'll be giving the bull moose Bosco bars a try, shifting from Albatross > bars. Any tips for removing the cork grips in one piece so I can reuse > them? They were installed

[RBW] Re: New Riv Weekend!

Echoing what Manny said... the only thing that bike still needs is a little dirt. Keep the pics rolling in. --Smitty On Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:52:50 PM UTC-7, Brencho wrote: > > Hi folks, > > For a long time now, I've been reading these pages and also saving up for > my first rivendell. I've

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Unlike in real life, most of what Mike said above is true. The one thing I'll add is that at one point in the Tygh Valley I did a snot rocket and it was so windy that the wind blew the projectile back onto my glasses. But it wasn't just on my glasses it was on the inside of my glasses. I was hap

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

A Gifford Pinchot Country Bike Overnighter sounds great! Let's get dates on the calendar so people can plan for it. Just to get the ball rolling... I'll throw the first weekend of June (1st-2nd) in the hat as a possible dates? --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: The Wasco County Ramble!

Route... http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2324578 Yeah, June is kind of early for high elevation/snow but summer seems to get so busy. I thought before school gets out might be better. Maybe not. I'm certainly available other times. I think keeping it in southern WA so its more accessible to Seat

[RBW] Manny in PDX ride... Sat 4/13

There was another discussion on this topic but the date in the heading of that one was wrong so I'm starting a fresh discussion. Manny is coming to town (Portland, OR) this week and wants to go for a ride on Saturday 4/13. I'm not sure if there's a plan already brewing. I do know that he has t

[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

I wouldn't hesitate to ride that tire. I probably wouldn't do anything to patch it even, but if a patch gives you more confidence, do it. --Smitty On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:53:23 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: > > If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the > thought

[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's

Excellent Pic. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:58:55 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my > grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the > little guy up in the tree is her brother and the other girl is her s

[RBW] Re: Manny in PDX ride... Sat 4/13

Manny is in Stumptown and all systems are go for a ride this Saturday. We'll meet at the north end of the PSU Farmers Market... *SW Park and Montgomery at 9am*. map here

Re: [RBW] New Bike Fitting System

I recently received a sale catalog from a local bike chain. I found it interesting that nearly every bike description in there mentioned comfort... from $300 upright hybrids to $10,000 low-bar'd road bikes. They even have some bikes supposedly built for the BORAF that don't sacrifice comfort.

[RBW] Re: Manny in PDX ride... Sat 4/13

Aaron (and whoever)... I am under strict orders to have Manny back in his room at or before 2:59pm. I'm aiming to be back in downtown PDX about 2 to allow time to be fashionably late and still make the deadline. Hopefully that works with your "few hours" constraint. --Smitty -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Manny in PDX ride... Sat 4/13

People showed up and the ride happened. We rode about 30 miles on mixed terrain and under mixed skies. Good times. Pics here<http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157633235349921/> --Smitty On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:58:45 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > There

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

A buddy and I are headed out for an 8-day ride around eastern oregon in less than a week. I've been fretting over tires. The Marathon Supremes that are on there now are not nearly as worn as Jim's tire in the picture but they're noticeably thinner than new (the rear has a pretty good flat spot

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I've been holding out to buy another set of 40mm Supremes from Riv but their arrival keeps getting delayed and now I'm painted into a corner to pay for 2-day shipping to buy them elsewhere online... and I'm cheap. I imagine there's a LBS around portland t

[RBW] Re: Wrong Kind of Tire Tread

Shortly after I posted earlier today I decided that I've put enough energy and time into worrying about tires and shelled out for the quick shipping on a set of 40mm Supremes. Tires... check. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions

Hey Norm, I have the Nitto BBR from Riv (both sizes)... you're welcome to check them out in person. I also have a black Tubus Cargo... the silver one Rene is selling. It's not as "nice" (finish) or "beefy" (size & robust construction) as the Nitto, but it's a great rack. My Arkel Panniers f

[RBW] Re: Watergap adventure tour

Beautiful pic in a great location. Ride On! --Smitty On Saturday, April 13, 2013 2:53:57 PM UTC-7, Norman wrote: > > Day 1 group photo > -- 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] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions

Good catch... I, Smitty, wrote: *I also have a black Tubus Cargo... the silver one Rene is selling. It's not as "nice" (finish) or "beefy" (size & robust construction) as the Nitto, but it's a great rack.* To which Matthew J responded: *The Nitto is beefy but not necessarily more robust tha

[RBW] Re: Tarptent advice?

The wife and I used an Henry Shires Tarp Tent on our 05 PCT hike. We abandoned it after a couple hundred miles due to overcrowding. I forget the model name (it has it's own poles ie no hiking poles needed). It was labeled a "2-person". We joked that 1.5 would be more accurate. I continue to use

[RBW] Re: Tarptent advice?

I didn't quite finish my thought... even with the floor, beak and bug net... you're still somewhat out in the open. You can see out 360, feel the breeze, etc. Also, like a hammock, there's a learning curve for setting it up right and quick. --Smitty -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Delaware Water Gap Adventure photos etc

Looks like great times, and a high percentage of Rivs to boot! --Smitty -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] Re: Anyone gone to all upright bars - Albatross, Bosco, etc?

I rode my Alba-bar'd bike 40 miles on Saturday for the Manny in PDX Ride. I think the furthest I've ridden my Bosco'd bike in a day is 35 miles. I don't remember a time on either bike where I was wanting different bars. I imagine I could ride either bar further without issue. I think a bigger i

[RBW] Eight Days Around Eastern Oregon

Had a fun little adventure tooling around eastern oregon for the last week or so. Made memories that'll last a lifetime. I rode my Homer, Tommy rode his Bombadil, Lady B rode her Surly CC. The route was improvised as we went. Our break heavy riding style kept our mileage at about 40 miles per d

[RBW] Re: Not too many people actively posting on this site for such a big amount of Rivs released to the wild over the years.

I think the number of active posters to this lis is fine... the traffic volume is manageable. RE: becoming un-moderated... I had the same "delayed posts" frustrations when I was moderated and decided that I would post at least one trip report w/ pics per week until I was unmoderated. It took a

[RBW] Re: RBW April S24O - My account (long with photos in the beginning...)

I walk all the time... just ask Tommy. Great write up. I steer clear of the full write-up because I'm a slow typer. Happy to read of other's adventures though. Love the reverse-levered Boscos! --Smitty On Monday, April 29, 2013 5:49:59 PM UTC-7, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > As Monday start

[RBW] Re: Eight Days Around Eastern Oregon

Thanks all for the kind words. I highly recommend a trip to eastern OR. We had frozen water bottles a couple mornings. The first couple days were cool but not bad when we got out of the wind. It warmed up as the week progressed. A couple afternoons were warm enough for shirt sleeves but long s

[RBW] Re: Packing a bike for train/bus travel

n, camping out your back door doesn't look too shabby. --Andy On Friday, April 26, 2013 5:55:45 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Has anyone packed their bike for travel on Amtrak or bus lines? Tips and > recommendations? THe whole process seems daunting (what to do with the >

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