Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
It's hard to keep them straight: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10388528646/ :-) On 10/20/13, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Beautiful ride! > > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > &

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
Wow, that looks like it was just a great all around nice time. Love the two-lane road and the off-road pictures! On 10/20/13, hsmitham wrote: > Hey there Coconut Bill, no mention of the sweet brew once back in town?? > Deacon it was indeed great weather and the scenery was sublime...I'll post > m

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
gt; I'm glad you liked Evan's pictures. > > I assure you I will plan a return very soon. > > Best, > > > ~Hugh > > > On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 1:23 PM, cyclotourist > wrote: > >> Wow, that looks like it was just a great all around nice time. Love &

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
HA! Yes, that lets you compare and contrast :-) On 10/20/13, Leslie wrote: > This one shows 'em both: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6929389295/in/set-72157604046492434# > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
It was a really good morning! My legs weren't ready for that much climbing though... feeling it today! On 10/20/13, hsmitham wrote: > Nice looking day of riding. I'm psyched for RSR. > > ~Hugh > > On Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:53:36 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> It was a BEAUTIFUL Sa

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
And hopefully your back agrees! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Yeah I had the same felling with my legs but in a good way. Now ready to do > it again. > On Oct 20, 2013 9:47 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > >> It was a really good morning! My legs weren't ready

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
...so good! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: > So far. > On Oct 20, 2013 10:14 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > >> And hopefully your back agrees! >> >> On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham wrote: >> > Yeah I had the same felling with my legs but in a good way.

Re: [RBW] Re: Question / Poll/ Crazy idea? Read on...

2013-10-21 Thread cyclotourist
I think it's a great idea! On 10/21/13, Deacon Patrick wrote: > For those wondering about the specific book, "Road to Valor", > see: > http://www.amazon.com/Road-Valor-Cyclist-Inspired-Nation-ebook/dp/B006OGY1DG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1382403621&sr=1-1&keywords=road+to+valor > > Wi

Re: [RBW] Re: bridgestone posters for sale at Riv!

2013-10-22 Thread cyclotourist
I got mine! http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/4442699256 On 10/22/13, Minh wrote: > I got one but i put my order in first this morning (east coast US time), > there were only ~60 available. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] New York Times debate on Rules of the Road

2013-10-22 Thread cyclotourist
No comment by RTMS or David Byrne? The panel is not valid! On 10/22/13, Aaron Thomas wrote: > I'm not sure if this has already been mentioned in another thread, but list > > members may be interested in a section posted in the New York Times > debating Rules of the Road. Grant Petersen is among t

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

2013-10-24 Thread cyclotourist
Jump on one of those 'Beams while you can! On 10/24/13, Abcyclehank wrote: > Thanks all surprisingly have 3 opportunities for a 68 Quickbeam and in > negotiations as we speak. Sadly nothing on an elusive Antlantis yet but > hope has not completely waned yet. > > Ryan"potentially +1 in the herd"

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

2013-10-24 Thread cyclotourist
Perfect! And don't re-sell it down the line! On 10/24/13, Abcyclehank wrote: > Mission accomplished pending payment and shipping details. +1 down. Let > the trees unite. > Special thanks goes out to Elton Pope-Lance for his tip and assistance > connecting me to a potential seller. > Also Kelly

Re: [RBW] Winter Projects, 2013/14 version

2013-10-28 Thread cyclotourist
Did someone say Redlands Let me know if there is a master plan, would love to say hi! On 10/28/13, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Hugh and Deacon > > Thanks for the kind words. I have a lot more to be thankful for than I do > to be sad about. Even in the circumstances of his passing, the blessings

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Projects, 2013/14 version

2013-10-28 Thread cyclotourist
I'm planning on putting some A-bars on my All Rounder. Problem is I like M-bars a lot. And still want drops on it too! Need another bike... On 10/28/13, Eric Platt wrote: > Bill, > > Sorry for your loss. I totally understand. My father is now riding his > bike again after having a heart attack

Re: [RBW] Re: Need collectives help on color choice.

2013-10-29 Thread cyclotourist
I think there are a lot of orange bikes out there, and not too many sage green ones. The green would be a great way to differentiate the bike. Definitely needs a cream headtube though! :-) On 10/29/13, James Warren wrote: > > Also, Hugh, burnt orange sounds really good. > > Here's another idea: g

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Projects, 2013/14 version

2013-10-30 Thread cyclotourist
Van Doren Rubber Company! On 10/30/13, Bill Lindsay wrote: > LOLOL! i grew up in southern california in the 70s, where you would walk > into the Vans store and buy slip ons for $20, and the upcharge for custom > was $1 extra. the factory was there in orange county > -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Tuesday night "grit of the city" ride.

2013-10-30 Thread cyclotourist
Thanks for the time you put into that, Andy. It was a great read. On 10/30/13, ascpgh wrote: > As again we meet to couple some of the paths, ways and routes of town into > an enjoyable evening of riding and looking at our environs from the > perspective of darkness. Just two of us in this week cr

Re: [RBW] Another stolen Riv in the SfBay area

2013-11-01 Thread cyclotourist
The pic isn't really the best to show details, but those do look like some 26ers with fat knobs. Maybe a custom or post-retail surgery? Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 11:55 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > why would anyone claim their

Re: [RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

2013-11-02 Thread cyclotourist
Those are 100% on my radar, just waiting to wear down some tires in current rotation. Expecting good things! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 4:46 PM, dougP wrote: > Today's mail brought good news in the form of a pair of the new

Re: [RBW] Velocity Rims, Again

2013-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
I have A23 700C rims, they have been out for a while. Maybe the Herse ones are proprietary in some way? As for the regular A23 rims, I love them. Light, strong, wide, easy to build, hold a tire, spin in a circle, what's not to like? http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/8847972692 On 11/3/13,

Re: [RBW] My first Riv - at long last. with pic.

2013-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
Micro-picture doesn't show much, but nothing wrong with an orange Rivendell! Hope you like the drops. High drops are pretty cool as you can really use the hooks a lot more which gives you a ton of control in the dirt (you are going to ride in dirt, right...) :-) Enjoy! -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
I love me my Merkur 1904 model: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/5149860903 Blades are all over the place as you mentioned, but the basic razor is fantastic. On 11/3/13, Patrick Moore wrote: > I might have to buy one of those shaving brushes. > > What's the best soap to use it with? > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
Roger, here's my grandfather's Gillette open comb: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5150469506/in/photostream/ I don't know the age of it, but probably 50 y.o. at least. Works 100% perfectly, but I've been using the Merkur. FWIW, I do a "good shave" once on

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell BBH visit

2013-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
he pinnacle of Gillette technology, better than the > very aggressive razors that came before it and better than all the later > solid bar (i.e. not open comb) razors of later decades. > > > On Sunday, November 3, 2013 7:22:54 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Roge

Re: [RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
Hey, I've met some of those Rabble Rousers! On 11/3/13, hsmitham wrote: > Allan, > > Looks like a grand time! And who wouldn't want to ride to a festival with > good food. Nice to a familiar face and some new ones to me. Thanks for the > share. And if in Portland how does one join this Rabble? >

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-04 Thread cyclotourist
Came in Friday, been able to flip through just a little. Particularly like the tire height comparison photo in it. And the salacious centerfold, but that goes without saying. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10672105225/ On 11/4/13, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > Still waiting in here

Re: [RBW] Re: Verboort Sausage Festival Ride Report

2013-11-04 Thread cyclotourist
Ha! On 11/4/13, Allan in Portland wrote: > It's a new google group. As the name suggests, it's open to the general > rabble. However, talk is only about rides in and around Portland. No lycra. > > No gear. :) > > Though, only the latter is enforced. However, a conspicuous lack of the > former got

Re: [RBW] Flash San Diego Riv Ride Saturday the 9th.

2013-11-05 Thread cyclotourist
O, maybe... On 11/5/13, hsmitham wrote: > Hi SoCal Riv Riders especially San Diegans, > > Flash ride! If you don't have anything planned then here is an opportunity > to see some beautiful North County San Diego terrain. > > When: *Saturday November 9th* *11:00 am* > > Where: Meet up at *Del

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Rims, Again

2013-11-05 Thread cyclotourist
Do you have US or Aussie made rims? Not that it can't be production change and being crazy. On 11/5/13, Bill Lindsay wrote: > The A23 with parallel brake tracks will very likely be my favorite rim. > That's great news that they are parallel, even if I'm a little confused on > > what changed betw

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto threadless stems?

2013-11-05 Thread cyclotourist
That Hansome stem looks 100% like a $20 Dimension stem: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10701335474/ Even down to the microprinting of the dimensions (get it) on the inside of the clamping area. I think the Dimension stems are great BTW and have about five of them. Made Taiwan BTW.. I&#

[RBW] 64cm Rambouillet FS in Santa Barbara CL

2013-11-05 Thread cyclotourist
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/4143896327.html Strange component mix on it. Kinda' spendy, but a complete bike the price a new Roadeo framset. -- Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Rims, Again

2013-11-05 Thread cyclotourist
That may be the difference... when they moved over here, they changed up the machining a bit??? On 11/5/13, Bill Lindsay wrote: > i believe them to be Aussie. or rather to have been Aussie, since i sold > that bike. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

2013-11-06 Thread cyclotourist
Nice looking Sam: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291010434449 Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- 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

Re: [RBW] Ride report: Tuesday after dark in Pittsburgh

2013-11-06 Thread cyclotourist
Yes, very thoughtful write up, Andy! On 11/6/13, Joe Bunik wrote: > Andy- thanks so much for these reports. I have been enjoying them > immensely! They bring back some real good memories (there's a > long-standing, informal, nebby non-club, club ride-club based out of a > friendly coffee shop in

Re: [RBW] Crazy-priced Riv water bottles on ebay

2013-11-06 Thread cyclotourist
Free shipping!!! On 11/6/13, Joe Broach wrote: > Not sure I can justify drinking from my Riv bottles in this market... > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIVENDELL-WATER-BOTTLE-BIDON-MADE-BY-SPECIALIZED-LARGE-GREEN-/271314267002?pt > t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2b972b7a

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

2013-11-07 Thread cyclotourist
That's funny, everybody is bidding it up a dollar at a time! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Mattt wrote: > Most bids I have seen on an auction. At 62 at the moment. > > -- > You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

2013-11-07 Thread cyclotourist
I've knocked it off a couple times, but the big reason is to reduce rattles. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > My '88 Schwinn KOM-10 MTB has a vertical pump peg behind the seat cluster. > Unfortunately,

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash San Diego Riv Ride Saturday the 9th.

2013-11-08 Thread cyclotourist
Can't make it, sorry. Will be riding solo and close to home! :) Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Outstanding! > > Best, > > > ~Hugh > > > On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Tom Virgil wrote: > >> Hugh,

Re: [RBW] Orlando Sentinel video article on Cycling Savvy course (with Riv content)

2013-11-08 Thread cyclotourist
Betty and Homer are famous! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 8:22 AM, David Spranger wrote: > > http://video.orlandosentinel.com/Bike-safety-tips-for-biking-on-Orlando-roads-25335150?freewheel=90022&sitesection=dash&VID=25335150 >

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Park CN-10 cable & housing cutter

2013-11-08 Thread cyclotourist
Not what you asked for, but I bit the bullet and bought one of these: http://www.lickbike.com/productpage.php?PART_NUM_SUB=2584-00 20 years on it's still working as good as new! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Jay in Te

Re: [RBW] Re: 'Nother Big 'Un on The Bay

2013-11-08 Thread cyclotourist
Very reasonable for a unique bike. Below cost shipping on top of that... one of you tall fellers needs buy that right now! On 11/8/13, Ron Mc wrote: > he relisted it as a BIN for his prior reserve price - it's a great buy. > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291012114245 > > > On

Re: [RBW] Tall Riders Item of Interest For Sale

2013-11-09 Thread cyclotourist
Already quite the top of conversation! Hope it can go to a good home (Maybe in Germany!). On 11/8/13, robert zeidler wrote: > I have a 64cm Sam Hillborne up for auction on ebay, that someone needs to > put to some good use. > > My apologies to Jim if I've used the wrong protocol for listing this.

[RBW] Flash Bike Ride Report: Redlands, CA

2013-11-09 Thread cyclotourist
back into town on mostly dirt and MUT. And ending with pizza! Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/ (not in a set). Fave pic is this one, which just makes me happy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10770211994/ -- Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjo

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Bike Ride Report: Redlands, CA

2013-11-09 Thread cyclotourist
up to the Hangar 24 brewery >> (surprise, Jim!) and then meandering back into town on mostly dirt and >> MUT. And ending with pizza! >> >> Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/ (not in a set). >> >> Fave pic is this one, which just makes me

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Bike Ride Report: Redlands, CA

2013-11-09 Thread cyclotourist
meandering back into town on mostly dirt and >> MUT. And ending with pizza! >> >> Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/ (not in a set). >> >> Fave pic is this one, which just makes me happy: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Bike Ride Report: Redlands, CA

2013-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
to go for a ride. The parameters were flat course and had to >> >> involve pizza at the Gourmet Pizza Co. >> >> >> >> Check and check! >> >> >> >> A real good little ride about town, going up to the Hangar 24 brewery >> >> (surp

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Bike Ride Report: Redlands, CA

2013-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
meandering back into town on mostly dirt and >> MUT. And ending with pizza! >> >> Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/ (not in a set). >> >> Fave pic is this one, which just makes me happy: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10770211994/ >> &

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash San Diego Riv Ride Report

2013-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
This is the one that got away for sure... I didn't have the time to put into it unfortunately :-( Looks perfect in every way! On 11/10/13, dougP wrote: > Hugh: > > Great description & love the photos. Love the shot of Mike going under the > > orange fencing. You're right; it seems to say "no pe

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Bike Ride Report: Redlands, CA

2013-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
Everyone gets a turn in the front of the lock up! On 11/10/13, James Warren wrote: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/10793429905/in/set-7215763754146 > > > On Nov 10, 2013, at 11:54 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> I see no evidence of my wearing shorts,

Re: [RBW] Re: Amazing Impromptu Saturday in Redlands Courtesy of Mr. Estes

2013-11-10 Thread cyclotourist
I was bummed that I couldn't make it down to San Diego for this Saturday's morning ride, so Jim's email seeing about a ride was the perfect consolation! I wasn't sure I could pull that off given my domestic responsibilities, but a mid-afternoon meet up worked out perfect. I think we were out from

Re: [RBW] Re: Amazing Impromptu Saturday in Redlands Courtesy of Mr. Estes

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
60 miles over a couple of months isn't a bad pace! On 11/11/13, dougP wrote: > The 30 mile pre-run sounds perfect; then the other 30 on event day! > Hmmmbikes, beer & pizzaneed to try that combination, sounds > interesting. > > dougP > > On Monday, November 11, 2013 7:40:44 AM UTC-8, Este

Re: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
You've raised him well! On 11/11/13, EGNolan wrote: > Mine finally came Saturday 11/9. My 5 yr old son grabbed the mail and ran > in yelling "A Rivendell Reader, dad, a new Rivendell Reader." His > excitement was justified, it's a beautiful catalog(ue). > -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivish Bike Shop - Vegas

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
^^^ Brilliant! On 11/11/13, Deacon Patrick wrote: > One other idea: try doing a search for Surly dealers in your area. Chances > are they will speak steel at those places, which will help. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, November 11, 2013 12:42:55 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: >> >> We move

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivish Bike Shop - Vegas

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
Although Surly pickings are paltry: http://surlybikes.com/index.php/dealers/region/NV This shop has some happy customers: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pro-cyclery-las-vegas On 11/11/13, cyclotourist wrote: > ^^^ Brilliant! > > On 11/11/13, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> One other id

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 700C wheels

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
Tim, I think ebay is your best option if you don't find any here on the list. I'd rather have used Ultegra over new Tiagra. If you have 126 spacing, this six speed looks great: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-VTG-touring-wheel-set-Shimano-600-tricolor-rear-Deore-DX-front-6-speed-700c-/111209345515 A

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 700C wheels

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
And if these are still FS (listed (9/3) they're not at least in the same state: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/4045918769.html On 11/11/13, cyclotourist wrote: > Tim, I think ebay is your best option if you don't find any here on > the list. I'd rather have used Ul

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 700C wheels

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
that's 10/3. On 11/11/13, cyclotourist wrote: > And if these are still FS (listed (9/3) they're not at least in the > same state: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/4045918769.html > > On 11/11/13, cyclotourist wrote: >> Tim, I think ebay is your best option i

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 700C wheels

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
Updated 10/14... yeah. On 11/11/13, cyclotourist wrote: > that's 10/3. > > On 11/11/13, cyclotourist wrote: >> And if these are still FS (listed (9/3) they're not at least in the >> same state: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/4045918769.html >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Amazing Impromptu Saturday in Redlands Courtesy of Mr. Estes

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
We happen to have that option here! On 11/11/13, dougP wrote: > My secret to Big Miles is to stop for coffee anytime my average speed > exceeds 10 MPH. > > dougP > > On Monday, November 11, 2013 12:11:54 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> 60 miles over a couple of months isn't a bad pace!

Re: [RBW] Re: Memory Lane

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
I picked up my '94 MB2, my wife's '93 MB6 and later her Fisher (Trek) HKEK @ Bev Hills Bikes. Really liked that shop at the time, a good vibe. On 11/11/13, Mike Schiller wrote: > same here Jim, I longed for that XO-1 in orange. And an RB-1. In 1991 I > drove to Beverly Hills bikes, who was the

Re: [RBW] Need dirt road riding tips...

2013-11-11 Thread cyclotourist
Michael, sounds like a perfect route! What kind of grade does it have going up or down? If it's mostly flat, just keep pedaling! The worst thing you'll experience is deep sand (especially if there's a lot of construction traffic) and maybe washboard ruts. Your bike is perfectly set up for it, alth

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma Grand Randonnee, from a Rivendell perspective

2013-11-12 Thread cyclotourist
I think it looks like a great bike. Wouldn't mind setting one up as a townie/porteur. Plus it would keep me in the bike a month club! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 9:07 AM, NickBull wrote: > I am in the process of building one

Re: [RBW] Re: OT (totally): really? you can do THAT on a racing bike?

2013-11-12 Thread cyclotourist
At the 2:18 mark it looks like he has some decent sized tires on there. Not 23mm!!! Anybody know the link to that guy that was doing trials on an old beat up mixte? I was looking for that but can't find it. That is a great one as well. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - S

Re: [RBW] Re: So this is how a bicycle is made

2013-11-12 Thread cyclotourist
I would like to see a video showing a contemporary Taiwanese factory. It would be interesting to compare and contrast to two of them. I presume they wouldn't hand dip the frames in enamel... :) Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 8:36

Re: [RBW] Re: OT (totally): really? you can do THAT on a racing bike?

2013-11-12 Thread cyclotourist
, > > mixte flipping: > http://velocanoose.blogspot.com/2012/02/mixte-flipping.html > Tarik > > > On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> At the 2:18 mark it looks like he has some decent sized tires on there. >> Not 23mm!!! >> >> Anybody know the link to

Re: [RBW] Re: OT (totally): really? you can do THAT on a racing bike?

2013-11-12 Thread cyclotourist
t. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 11:06 AM, tarik saleh wrote: >>> >>>> David, >>>> >>>> mixte flipping: >>>> http://veloca

Re: [RBW] Re: How are 33 mm tires for fire roads?

2013-11-12 Thread cyclotourist
As long as it's (mostly) hardpack, 33mm is fine. Rear tire may spin out on steep climbs though, even on hardpack. If you're not sure of the condition, the MTB is a better bet. On 11/12/13, oldmangabe wrote: > Patrick, > > If neither of you are confident on the terrain conditions, and he is not >

Re: [RBW] Re: I Love Autumn Bike Rides

2013-11-12 Thread cyclotourist
I do like that bike, with whatever fork it has on it! On 11/12/13, Mojo wrote: > Tom > Matchakbuilt > a low-trail replacement, and the front rack. I could not match the > custom copper paint, no matter how hard I tr

Re: [RBW] Re: How are 33 mm tires for fire roads?

2013-11-13 Thread cyclotourist
Yes, what Anne said. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 8:27 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > I'd say if he's new to offroad, better to advise the mountain bike. If > he rides his mountain bike and feels like he has more tire than he > nee

Re: [RBW] How are 33 mm tires for fire roads?

2013-11-13 Thread cyclotourist
Anne, a Krampus w/ Knard 3.0 looks like a fantastic bike for the GD. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > Speaking of tire width and what tire is too narrow, I'm kind of > chicken about traction, and I

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: What would YOU do?

2013-11-13 Thread cyclotourist
I marked it as Best of CL as it's giving us something to talk about on a Wednesday morning!!! I kid people, I kid... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 8:27 AM, Perry wrote: > Speaking for myself, it's not so much that somebody w

Re: [RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show in Orange, CA - THIS SUNDAY

2013-11-13 Thread cyclotourist
Planning on showing up w/ my amigo and his Quickbeam. If we can get a little ride in, great! If not, meandering around Orange Circle à pied area is 100% acceptable! On 11/13/13, dougP wrote: > Daniel: > > Thanks for posting. I'll be there. > > dougP > > On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:41:21 A

Re: [RBW] Re: T or F about trading down a size on Bleriot

2013-11-14 Thread cyclotourist
The head tube will be approximately 20mm shorter, same as the seat tube (unless top tube angle changes). Your saddle height won't change, but if you're maxing out the stem on the 55, it will be 20mm lower on the 53. On 11/14/13, Michael wrote: > >> >> Ok, so for further explanation: >> > 55 now h

Re: [RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show in Orange, CA - THIS SUNDAY

2013-11-15 Thread cyclotourist
I get back. If anyone else can make it, it looks like a nice route courtesy of Doug! http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3661406 Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 8:14 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Planning on showing up w/ my

Re: [RBW] New stuff on my Roadeo

2013-11-15 Thread cyclotourist
1) Slow bike selling season (people gearing up for holidays/recoverying from summer) 2) High starting bid (people don't traul ebay looking for reasonable prices, they want a deal!) 3) Overpriced for a second hand bike, although never built up (my opinion) 4) Don't like threadless or color (I like b

Re: [RBW] Shifting

2013-11-16 Thread cyclotourist
Hi Kellie, should be a fun bike set up. Any of the friction shifters would work, but the Vaya has a 10 speed cassette. I've found that friction shifting any more than eight gears isn't so much fun. If my bike I would get 10 speed bar ends or Paul Thumbies. On 11/16/13, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > S

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/SKS longboards as Bluemels re-enactment

2013-11-16 Thread cyclotourist
I prefer "Historically accurate fop chariot." If you haven't read it, Monday's installment was perfect BTW: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2013/11/shafted-again.html He does use some earthy language. On 11/16/13, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 11/16/2013 10:49 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: >> I don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Flash Ride of Colorado Trail Report

2013-11-16 Thread cyclotourist
The All-Hunqapillar, All the Time Ride! Perfect bikes for what sounds like a perfect day! On 11/16/13, Robert Barr wrote: > Looks like a good day for all! > > > On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM, qwerty wrote: > >> Enjoyed a fantastic ride and weather (for Nov @ 9,000' elev). Best of >> all, I wa

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks opens shoppe in London.

2013-11-16 Thread cyclotourist
I see they're not allowing Eric "The Chamferer" Murray work their retail establishment. On 11/16/13, BSWP wrote: > Very colourful! And beautiful bikes, though one marque in particular seems > absent... I always like those narrow shotgun retail shops. > > - Andrew, Berkeley > > On Saturday, Novemb

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks opens shoppe in London.

2013-11-16 Thread cyclotourist
Might give them some street cred! On 11/16/13, Peter Morgano wrote: > Maybe it's his prodigious use of the "c word" hahaha. > On Nov 16, 2013 10:11 PM, "cyclotourist" wrote: > >> I see they're not allowing Eric "The Chamferer" Murray work

Re: [RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show in Orange, CA - THIS SUNDAY

2013-11-17 Thread cyclotourist
ad tubes and a couple people riding bikes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157637787196075/with/10917547415/ On 11/15/13, dougP wrote: > When I told the organizer that my Atlantis was a bit scuffed & battered for > > inclusion in a show, his response was "no pro

Re: [RBW] Koolstop ThinLine question.

2013-11-17 Thread cyclotourist
These are the kind you need for Paul's http://www.jensonusa.com/Kool-Stop-Thinline-Shoes Pull that trigger! On 11/17/13, hsmitham wrote: > Are the Koolstop ThinLine threaded pads used for both 'V" brakes and > Canti's? I have a set of Paul's Touring Canti's that need 4 new pads. Any > help to con

Re: [RBW] Re: Waitin' on my Riv--debating on Drops versus Albatross

2013-11-17 Thread cyclotourist
98% of the time on the road, but for how long and at what intensity do you ride on any given outing? I like A-bars a lot, but find drops give more positions that I appreciate on rides over an hour. At higher speeds your are quite the wind brake as well. At 10MPH that doesn't matter as much, but if

Re: [RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show in Orange, CA - THIS SUNDAY

2013-11-17 Thread cyclotourist
by donations. Put on by Torelli Fan and Adrenaline Bike Shop. Shout >> outs to both of them!!! >> >> Pics of cool head tubes and a couple people riding bikes: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157637787196075/with/10917547415/ >> >> &

Re: [RBW] Re: This describes perfectly the fit and feel of a Rivendell

2013-11-17 Thread cyclotourist
Looks pretty relaxed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/3213668939 On 11/17/13, dougP wrote: > "We are in the midst of a Sit Up & Beg Epidemic." by which I assume the > > writer is referring to upright bars. He waxes about the apparent relaxed > position of Greg Lemond, et al, in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show in Orange, CA - THIS SUNDAY

2013-11-17 Thread cyclotourist
out with my friends from the internet is always >> >> a fun time! >> >> >> >> This show was a labor of love, no cost to show or view bikes, funded >> >> by donations. Put on by Torelli Fan and Adrenaline Bike Shop. Shout >> >> outs to both

Re: [RBW] Re: This describes perfectly the fit and feel of a Rivendell

2013-11-17 Thread cyclotourist
Pulls it off! On 11/17/13, hsmitham wrote: > With a sport coat no less. > > ~Hugh > > On Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:39:23 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> Looks pretty relaxed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/3213668939 >> >> >> On 11/17/13, dougP > wrote: >> > "We are in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show in Orange, CA - THIS SUNDAY

2013-11-18 Thread cyclotourist
o cost to show or view bikes, funded >> by donations. Put on by Torelli Fan and Adrenaline Bike Shop. Shout >> outs to both of them!!! >> >> Pics of cool head tubes and a couple people riding bikes: >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/7215763778

Re: [RBW] Re: Steel Bike Show in Orange, CA - THIS SUNDAY

2013-11-18 Thread cyclotourist
You're a better parent than me! On 11/18/13, Bryan wrote: > Looks like a fun event . . I was on dad-duty on a Boy Scouts camping trip. > Thanks for posting photos! > > Bryan > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Which RBW Velosophies have worked for you? Which haven't?

2013-11-19 Thread cyclotourist
A GREAT list of observations, Mike! I think I agree with all of them to one degree or another. I have to move high bars to the list of likes as well, especially if you consider that "seat height" is high by the industry standard! I would add: Wald baskets - man those things are great! Zip ties - g

Re: [RBW] what have you carried on your Rivendell?

2013-11-19 Thread cyclotourist
Just the essentials: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64942209@N00/3587798278 On 11/19/13, Patrick Moore wrote: > I've passed 40 lb (42?) load+panniers on the Ram with Fly -- groceries in > the new Ortlieb Rollers. > > Max, at least max recorded, was 45 lb total on the lightweight, 1973 > Motobecane,

Re: [RBW] Re: what have you carried on your Rivendell?

2013-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
And they let you leave On 11/20/13, EastBayGuy wrote: > Stopped by RBWHQ last Saturday and was asked what was in my Medium > Saddlebag. My reply was... > > 12 pack of 21st amendment Beer > 3 pound Tritip > 4 ears of Corn > red onion > pound of cheese > baguette > > Amazing what you can fit in

Re: [RBW] Gravels of Gaar...

2013-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
That looks like close to the perfect ride! On 11/20/13, meade anderson wrote: > About a month ago, Paul and I cranked out a wonderful ride thru some of the > most scenic areas on the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. > I haven't had time to post the links or the story.I'll let th

Re: [RBW] Favorite Bike Build-up 'Secret'

2013-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
Yes! How many times have I had to re-purchase a part that I sold off, thinking I wouldn't possibly need it in the future... On 11/20/13, Bill Lindsay wrote: > One big picture item: INVENTORY. Over the last 4 or 5 years, I've gotten > into the habit of stocking up on almost everything. I keep

Re: [RBW] Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

2013-11-20 Thread cyclotourist
Wow, that is incredible. On 11/20/13, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I think the new English Jacket looks pretty swank. Who is getting one from > > the pre-sale? > > I'm definitely going to try one on at the Grand Opening Party in December. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Loving Tributes to Betty Foy

2014-02-10 Thread cyclotourist
Leah, I must have missed your nearly getting kicked off for your Betty-love. The Betty Foy is one of Rivendell's best selling bikes, coming close to the Atlantis IIRC. Maybe not as well represented in this online space, but holding it's own IRL!!! Cecily, I can't say enough, get whatever bike make

Re: [RBW] New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

2014-02-14 Thread cyclotourist
Looks like a lot of influence from Walnut Creek. I also would think that Keith Bontrager might have something to say about their naming conventions: http://newalbioncycles.com/privateer1/ Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 7:40 PM, e

Re: [RBW] QB appreciation

2014-02-15 Thread cyclotourist
Take you where you want to go! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 7:22 AM, Esteban wrote: > Short post on a simple bike: this bike is fun! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671211@N02/12531548795/ > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

2014-02-16 Thread cyclotourist
The Homebrew might just be the go-to bike for when friends ask you "What kind of a bike should I get? I don't want to spend a lot of money..." It's still probably going to be more than they want to spend (usually less than $300), but a real nice alternative to low-end 'eks and 'izeds. http://newalb

Re: [RBW] Re: Reorganizing Betty

2014-02-16 Thread cyclotourist
Gotta' agree w/ Peter, a new low-trail fork would go a long ways toward meeting your needs. Let you keep Fido up front where you can eyeball him. A two-legged stand would be a good options as well. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at

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