[RBW] Re: Ram Tire Snafu

2010-11-07 Thread Mike
s with Berthoud stays and it appears with those, I can fit Jack Browns. And that's using the Shimano brakes. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googleg

[RBW] Re: Ram Tire Snafu

2010-11-07 Thread Mike
might have some ideas. I can empathize with your frustration, it's always a drag when seemingly simple things don't go as planned. --mike On Nov 7, 8:18 am, Michael_S wrote: > just dug the old shimano 550 calipers out of the trash. They seem > taller from pad to inside top of c

[RBW] Re: Ram Tire Snafu

2010-11-07 Thread Mike
Wow, that's really bizarre. Sorry you're having the problems with it. Let's us know what the folks at Rivendell say. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, se

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2010-11-09 Thread Mike
with something more tour worthy--Hunqa, SH or LHT. I'm also hoping to read a lot this winter. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on order

2010-11-09 Thread Mike
ng to Riv's recommendations I'd ride a 58, I have a saddle height of 80cm. Just sorta curious, what's your saddle height? Looking forward to hearing more about it and seeing pictures. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. --mike On Nov 9, 12:19 pm, jennings wrote: > Should be here by

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on order

2010-11-09 Thread Mike
stock, but they needed to be sent off to get painted and that would > take about 2 months.  5 days later they called me and said that they > actually had a 58 painted in stock so here it comes.  All I need now > are brakes, bottom bracket and cranks.  Thinking of going with the > Phi

[RBW] Re: Packing it in!

2010-11-11 Thread Mike
I really like all of the Riv videos. They had one up for a few minutes the other day about how to ride from BART to RBWHQ but took it down soon after. It was pretty funny with Vaughn riding around Walnut Creek in his shaman's cape. Hopefully him and Jay are working on some new ride videos. -

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

2010-11-11 Thread mike
Do get a U-Lock and use it. Replace any quick-releases on your wheels and seatpost with bolts that require some kind of tool. Doesn't need to be the magical locking variety. Wrap a cable around your wheels and saddle if your bike will be parked there all day, but it is onerous so don't feel like yo

[RBW] Re: Remembrance Day Ride

2010-11-11 Thread Mike
Very very funny! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5167414185/in/dateposted/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on order

2010-11-12 Thread Mike
Feel free to document the build and share pictures with us. On Nov 12, 4:50 pm, jennings wrote: > Frame and fork arrived today. I almost tackled the UPS man when he got > off the truck.  Wow!.  the quality of this frame is unbelievable. > Ive had a Trek 720 and a Specialized Expedition and t

[RBW] Re: Mittens for winter riding

2010-11-12 Thread mike
It's nothing like you describe, but when it's cold here, my fingers have been happiest in the sort of military gloves that Riv has sold a couple of times in the recent past. Each finger is in its own little sleeping bag and the outer nylon layer is tight enough to keep out the wind. Looks like th

[RBW] Re: First Snow Yesterday

2010-11-12 Thread mike
s got a bit cold in ski gloves, the same for my face on a long downhill. The wool everywhere else did a good job keeping me comfortable. It just feels so much better to hop off the bike at the office than to climb out of the car... -mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Atlantis versatilty

2010-11-14 Thread Mike
. As I type this and am looking out my living room window I see that it's clearing up a bit. After a very rainy day yesterday it appears I'll be able to head out for a bit of a ramble today after a very very soggy day yesterday. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Nov SoCal Riv Ride

2010-11-14 Thread Mike
Glad everyone had fun. Looks like a nice group of people, great weather and a great route. Just a general shout-out to group members, if you're ever in Portland drop me a line and we can go for a ride. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Grip King Ulti-mod!

2010-11-14 Thread Mike
f but like William, MKS Sneaker Pedals are my preferred choice for commuting and touring. My Hilsen has clipless pedals on it now but I'll probably swap those out soon enough for some Sneaker pedals or GKs. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &q

[RBW] Re: Grip King Ulti-mod!

2010-11-14 Thread Mike
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo0YlOqqISs Excellent modification! Thanks for taking the time to make and post that video. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Atlantis versatilty

2010-11-14 Thread Mike
today for a little while. Thank goodness for fenders. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: Question about types of platform pedals

2010-11-14 Thread Mike
es my Vans work just fine but for longer rides I seem to develop little hot spots from the grip pins on the Sneaker pedals. I've ridden a bit in Tevas like Grant uses and they work well enough but are just a bit wide for my pedaling style. It may be that I just need to use some insoles to stif

[RBW] Hilsen fender and tire question

2010-11-15 Thread Mike
premes? Do they run even smaller than standard Marathons? I'm using Silver brakes. RBW is supposed to have 700c Marathon Supremes back in stock this week and I'm considering maybe trying the 40s. Originally I was gonna go with 35s but if the 40s play well with fenders why not try th

[RBW] Re: Got Rivendell Bombadil

2010-11-15 Thread Mike
What a score. That bike looks great, especially with the Bullmoose bars. The Nitto mini front rack looks like it would be perfect for that bike, probably better than the Marks rack. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Haiti donations

2010-01-14 Thread Mike
I saw that this morning, very cool. VO is doing the same. I didn't purchase anything from Riv but did make a donation to Doctors Without Borders. It's great that Grant can post about how things are tight financially for them and then in his next post do something like this. --mi

[RBW] Re: why no need to feel self-conscious on a rivendell

2010-01-18 Thread Mike
ng so they see someone on a bike like mine and just figure I'm some randonneurd. Which I am. Kind of. Sure, there's some smug road jocks here, but by and large the vibe is more like "I'm on a bike. You're on a bike. Cool. Have fun." --mike -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Cycles of Change/ Rivendell ride.

2010-01-19 Thread Mike
Manny, great photos. It seems like it was a really fun time. I've only been to RBWHQ one time and it was a lot of fun. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: Cycles of Change/ Rivendell ride.

2010-01-19 Thread Mike
> > To help sleep, you need this > bed<http://media.photobucket.com/image/bart%20clown%20bed/ekkostar/Bedclo...> > . > > > > > > On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 6:17 AM, Mike wrote: > > Manny, great photos. It seems like it was a really fun time. I've only

[RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news

2010-01-21 Thread Mike
Wow, that is so awesome. Exciting stuff. On Jan 20, 9:28 pm, james black wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/187 > > Hunqapiller news. Awesome artwork! > > James Black > Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news

2010-01-21 Thread Mike
I hope they do a t-shirt with that art. On Jan 20, 9:28 pm, james black wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/187 > > Hunqapiller news. Awesome artwork! > > James Black > Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news

2010-01-21 Thread Mike
> i have a question. what kind of bike is the "hunqapiller" going to be? It's going to be a touring/all-rounder type bike. Apparently a replacement for the Atlantis. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news

2010-01-22 Thread Mike
Grant mentioned that the 60s might now come with a double TT. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send e

[RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news

2010-01-23 Thread Mike
the kibosh on that. Back to a more relevant topic, the Hunqapiller sounds interesting and I'll be glad when Grant gives us more info about the bike and pictures, then we can all perseverate about something other than the name. Of course, nothing stops the tangential digressions... --mike -

[RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news

2010-01-23 Thread Mike
"Tangential digressions"--an oxymoron! I really need to step away from the computer and get out on my bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: Hunqapiller news

2010-01-23 Thread Mike
Jan 23, 2:39 pm, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Jan 23, 2010, at 11:47 AM, Mike wrote: > > > "Tangential digressions"--an oxymoron! > > A tautology rather than an oxymoron, I think. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: 92.7 PBH - is a size 63 AHH frame right for me?

2010-01-24 Thread Mike
Go larger. I have a PBH of 91 and ride a 63 and with shoes on, and 700x35 tires, I have plenty of SO height. I even road the bike with 700x41 tires and SO wasn't a problem. I also have a 62cm Rambouillet, my first Riv, and it fits fine, but in hindsight I wish I had gotten a 64. Go larger. -

[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet

2010-01-24 Thread Mike
ike should handle the load fine. This guy, who I think chimes in here time to time, seems to have a good system down for bike camping on a Ram. http://wheelsofchance.org/bikes/ I've ridden with a stuffed Carradice Nelson LF on my Rambouillet and it was fine. --mike -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: "Quickbeam Green" Roadeo - pictures

2010-01-24 Thread Mike
Beautiful bike and really nice set-up. --mike On Jan 24, 8:39 am, RoadieRyan wrote: > I am QuickBeam greenwith envy. > > That is a beautiful machine congrats and may you have miles of smiles. > > On Jan 24, 5:23 am, rperks wrote: > > > > > Looks really ni

[RBW] Re: Rack on Rambouillet

2010-01-24 Thread Mike
Carradice bags can be obtained through the UK cheaply and quickly. Try http://www.wiggle.co.uk/m/cycle/7/Carradice/ I got a Brooks saddle through them a while back and they were great. Peter White is a good resource for Carradice bags in the USA. -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Photos From SFR 200K

2010-01-25 Thread Mike
Jim, thanks for posting the pictures, they're great. I take it the excursion to Marshall was an out and back, or did you climb "THE WALL"? Either way, that's a tough ride. Congrats to you and all the other participants. --mike -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Mike
I'm fine with the name. The only company with names as good as the Rivendell is Surly. The headbagde is easily the best headbadge ever. You just can't go wrong with a wooly mammoth. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-26 Thread Mike
Yes! On Jan 26, 7:57 pm, Leslie wrote: > No, name the cargo bike BILL, after the pony Butterbur got from > Ferny... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] RBW and Smile Train

2010-01-27 Thread Mike
blogs/news_post/188 --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroup

[RBW] QB drivetrain questions

2010-01-29 Thread Mike
chain length? I know I'll want to have some leeway for changing gears. Thanks, mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: QB drivetrain questions

2010-01-29 Thread Mike
hould be able to swap it out. Thanks for the info. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to r

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Saddlebag?

2010-01-30 Thread Mike
ttp://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/4272690571/ --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu

[RBW] Re: QB drivetrain questions

2010-01-30 Thread Mike
angle just a tad steeper. But then again, I've always felt my 62cm Rambouillet was just a tad small... After reading about Cyclofiend's 200k I'm tempted to use the QB for the upcoming Birkie 200k in March. Perhaps this year's goal for randonneuring will be to do the whole series

[RBW] Re: QB drivetrain questions

2010-01-31 Thread Mike
he GGB would have been worse. Is there ever not a headwind? --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send ema

[RBW] Re: QB drivetrain questions

2010-01-31 Thread Mike
Foolish not to and even more foolish to do it. I can't lose! On Jan 31, 8:16 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Yes! A full series on a single speed! You'd be foolish not to, I say! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: QB drivetrain questions

2010-01-31 Thread Mike
One of my more humbling moments... http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/3587741363/ But there have been others that have been far worse, just not digitally captured. On Jan 31, 9:42 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 1/31/10 8:01 AM, Esteban at proto...@gmail.com wrote: > > >> Ha! Haven't po

[RBW] Re: TCO on an Atlantis?

2010-01-31 Thread Mike
Do you have a line on an Atlantis? I saw one very reasonably priced earlier this week on SF Craigslist. --mike On Jan 31, 6:06 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Thanks, thanks, thanks for all the feedback.  I guess it's not the actual > toe clips, but just bashing the tires with your shoes

[RBW] Re: TCO on an Atlantis?

2010-01-31 Thread Mike
I think your best bet is to either get another Rivendell like the Hunqapillar (sp?) or a Bombadil. Or get a Surly KM or Salsa Fargo, although the Fargo is probably more tourworthy than you need. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: TCO on an Atlantis?

2010-01-31 Thread Mike
I've seen some pictures of KMs with drop bars and they look nice. On Jan 31, 7:10 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Most likely a KM, just hate to give up on an Atlantis (Bombas won't fit me > in the 700C size). > > > > > > On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Mike wrot

[RBW] Re: TCO - Oh The Horror!

2010-02-05 Thread Mike
Yes, but do bikes with wheel flop issues and no TCO plane well? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners

[RBW] Re: The Winter of Sam....pics of my new Sam

2010-02-05 Thread Mike
Clyde, nice bikes. What size SH did you go with? Your Rambouillet is a 64cm correct? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: TCO - Oh The Horror!

2010-02-05 Thread Mike
Can you verify that by referencing a VBQ article? ;>) On Feb 5, 7:28 am, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2010-02-05 at 07:21 -0800, Mike wrote: > > Yes, but do bikes with wheel flop issues and no TCO plane well? > > The two are independent. -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: sunrace 8 speed cassettes

2010-02-06 Thread Mike
I've never used the Sunrace ones. They look nice. I've been using a SRAM 8spd cassette on my Rambouillet for the past year and am pretty happy with it. But even better are the "custom" Sheldon Brown cassettes that Harris Cyclery sells: http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/k7.htm

[RBW] Re: sunrace 8 speed cassettes

2010-02-06 Thread Mike
Oh, I didn't realize they were so cheap. That is a good deal. I'm hoping to finally switch over to a 7spd Phil Wood FW hub for my Hilsen later this year. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

[RBW] Re: Choosing between a 650B and 700c frame

2010-02-08 Thread Mike
Go with 650b. If you're worried about tire and rim availability order up some extra rims at some point and even a set of Schwalbe 650b tires to have as back-up, those things will see you cycling through the apocalypse. More importantly than tire size, what color will your new frame be? -

[RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer

2010-02-08 Thread Mike
I sure hope they do a t-shirt with that graphic on it. This frame sounds like a winner. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer

2010-02-09 Thread Mike
y nicely round out my Riv stable which has gotta bit out of hand lately with the acquisition of a QB. Perhaps I'll let go the Rambouillet and pick-up a Hunka at some point. --mike (who is wondering if this thread will now digress into yet another discussion on the merits and pitfalls of canti

[RBW] Re: New bars for Bombadil

2010-02-09 Thread Mike
Yes, pictures please! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For m

[RBW] Re: Last Month's SFR 200K Brevet Ride Report

2010-02-09 Thread Mike
Thanks! Quality armchair randonneuring, such as yours, is almost as good as the real thing. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: A virtual sales brochure, and special offer

2010-02-09 Thread Mike
Be sure to checkout Salsa's new Vaya model. Kinda like version of a SH/ AHH, although a little more tour-wothy. On Feb 9, 2:50 pm, Dan Abelson wrote: > I really like the Hunq and I am in the market for an all road/off road > capable bike.  I would get one of the sizes without the double top tube

[RBW] Re: Salsa Vaya aesthetics

2010-02-09 Thread Mike
ght forks and threadless stems. Disc brakes are nice but I'm fine with cantis. I'm looking forward to the Hunkapillar, it's gonna be a winner for sure. --mike On Feb 9, 3:23 pm, Jon Grant wrote: > Mike wrote: > > Be sure to checkout Salsa's new Vaya model. Kinda

[RBW] Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-09 Thread Mike
he 46t ring off the triple. The 48t ring is clearly ramped and pinned. The 46t ring on the triple does not look ramped at all. Is that correct? It seemed to shift fine. I notice that the Sugino chainrings that Riv uses have "no ramps or pins", are those the same as the chainrings that c

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-09 Thread Mike
No, I should have mentioned that. Silver shifters. Thanks! On Feb 9, 6:23 pm, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 9:22 PM, Mike wrote: > > I'm in the process of changing out cranks on my Hilsen. I'll be > > switching from a Sugino triple to a Sugino compact doub

[RBW] Re: Crash..

2010-02-10 Thread Mike
When I think bicycle crash I always think about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtCaLYFKjo On Feb 9, 9:45 pm, rcnute wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVdM4WMLxbc > > Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To pos

[RBW] Sackville BarSack

2010-02-10 Thread Mike
I noticed they posted some pictures and a price for the Sackville BarSack. It looks nice. I'm not sure how it will effect handling. If I didn't have a Berthoud already I'd consider trying this. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/sackville-barsack/20-208 Anyone order one yet?

[RBW] What are you reading (was reading chairs)?

2010-02-10 Thread Mike
h Gilbert. Very interesting but Gilbert is no John McPhee. I've also read a couple of books by Derrick Jensen that I found interesting. The last novel I read was Let The Great World Spin which I enjoyed a lot. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-10 Thread Mike
nd noticed that it's specifically stated that the XD cranks come with non-ramped and pinned rings. --mike On Feb 10, 4:36 pm, Angus wrote: > If you are skilled enough to use Silver shifters, the ramps/pins won't > make any difference. > > Angus > > On Feb 9, 8:22 

[RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-10 Thread Mike
at all but then I went ahead and picked up a small TrunkSack and SaddleSack and really love them. The TS is perfect for shorter rides or when easy access to stuff while riding isn't essential. But for brevets I really like being able to view the cue sheet easily like you can with the Be

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-10 Thread Mike
he 46 with a Harris Century special cassette actually (13-30). I did use a 48 on my Rambouillet when I first had it and liked that a lot but that was coming from a 53. I may but the 48t ring back on, we'll see. Ideally, I'd be using something like a 46/30 and a 6 or 7 spd FW in th

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD cranks/chainring question

2010-02-11 Thread Mike
Bottom bracket was changed too. Went down to a 107 at Mark at Rivendell recommendation. Ray, see you at the Birkie this year? On Feb 10, 6:00 pm, RayO wrote: > Mike, > I did almost exactly the same thing with my Saluki. > I have DT Silver shifters and there is no noticable > differ

[RBW] Re: 700x35c tires

2010-02-14 Thread Mike
ks and the Marathon Supremes. A guy at my local bike shop has been riding Panaracer RiBoMo (or something like that) and he likes them a lot. They are big and round. You might also look into the various Vittoria Randonneur tires. --mike On Feb 13, 3:35 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > What else besides the J

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion

2010-02-14 Thread Mike
I use a Flyer on my Surly CC which is set-up with Albatross bars. It's a nice saddle but I doubt I'd purchase one again. It's very heavy and a standard Brooks B-17 is already comfy enough for me. --mike On Feb 14, 5:36 am, Marty wrote: > I rode a B17 for a while, and general

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer - Need Your Opinion

2010-02-14 Thread Mike
I had the same issue with my Flyer, it seemed to stretch out and get saggy pretty quickly. I'm using the standard Flyer as opposed to the Champion Flyer which I think is better quality. On Feb 14, 2:03 pm, Angus wrote: > Marty, > > I use a Flyer on my All-Rounder with Albatross bars: > > http://w

[RBW] Re: A photo of my new Sam Hillborne

2010-02-19 Thread Mike
ur by next summer. We'll see. Very nice bike you scored there Patrick. Congrats! --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: A photo of my new Sam Hillborne

2010-02-20 Thread Mike
On Feb 20, 3:05 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Thanks, Jim. I am steeling myself for the inevitably stressful > re-acqaintance with derailleurs, multiple cogs and rings and weird shifting > devices. While pedalling! Gears are like potato chips, you can't have just one. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

2010-02-23 Thread Mike
not sure I'm able to make that jump... Do it. You could easily keep the all-rounder as an all-rounder and build the Hunka into a dedicated dirt bike. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To po

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

2010-02-24 Thread Mike
t's a beautiful bike. --mike On Feb 23, 9:37 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 9:13 PM, Mike wrote: > > On Feb 23, 7:19 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > That makes it even more tempting! > > > > I'm looking at the 58 as well, but am havin

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

2010-02-24 Thread Mike
Keep it and buy a Hunka? That would be four Rivs for you. That's reasonable considering how much you ride. On Feb 24, 7:49 am, cyclotourist wrote: > I do ride it though, probably 20-25% of the time.  Plus I have "just right" > which is kinda' nice... > > Hm, tough call... > > -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar

2010-02-24 Thread Mike
steep > hill, so I'll indefinitely forego #6.  Who knows what might reveal itself as > #7? > > On Feb 23, 9:37 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 9:13 PM, Mike wrote: > > > On Feb 23, 7:19 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > That makes

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Auction

2010-02-25 Thread Mike
Yes, a very nice set-up. Practical and beautiful. I love the crank set- up. Whoever winds up with this bike will be fortunate. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: stem length?

2010-02-26 Thread Mike
On Feb 23, 12:38 pm, andrew hill wrote: > man, i better get a wife, or girlfriend, just so i have an excuse to build > more bikes... > > -andrew Be careful, that plan can backfire. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post t

[RBW] Re: Maiden Hillborne ride "disturbing and troubling".

2010-02-26 Thread Mike
On Feb 26, 4:38 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Actually, I did the entire ride in a 46X something. That's another thing: so > many damned gears! That's not American! What could be more American than excess? Glad you're enjoying the bike. You are enjoying it aren't you? Pictures please. -- You rece

[RBW] Re: NAHBS - Observations - Longish Post

2010-02-28 Thread Mike
Agreed. On Feb 28, 7:15 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Sun, 2010-02-28 at 16:32 -0800, Marty wrote: > > Got to see what all the fuss was about on Saturday morning. Granted, > > there was plenty there to be inspired by, but honestly I was a bit > > disappointed. Too much bling for me. > > Funny,

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-03 Thread Mike
This is interesting to know. Did Mark mention if they run true to size? On Mar 3, 6:32 am, sjauch wrote: > I asked Mark about which tire he prefers when I ordered my Roadeo, > here is his reply: > > "I like both tires but if I had to pick just one, I would go with the > Kojaks.  They cost more, b

[RBW] Re: My "old" Hillborne

2010-03-04 Thread Mike
Great story, great looking bike. Welcome to the group. Keep pictures and ride reports coming. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To u

[RBW] Re: JAck Brons and Honjo 43mm?

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
What frame are you using? I've run Jack Browns on a Hilsen with SKS P45s and with 50mm Berthoud fenders. I imagine with 43mm Honjos it would would work, 45s would be better. Try it out and let us know what happens. If you're using a Hilsen you have lots of fender options. --mike -- Yo

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
r on tires I may not like. Hmmm... Probably not a decision to be made when I'm this caffeinated. Perhaps I'll go for a ride this morning and make my decision when I get back. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
I'm heading out for a ride but when I get back I'll be placing an order with Rivendell and will probably buy the mystery item. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojak vs Jack Brown

2010-03-05 Thread Mike
Maybe you should try these new and improved Mr T's. http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=35042 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Grant Goes Hollywood!

2010-03-07 Thread Mike
bout Smile Train and made a donation. Sure I get the Riv credit but the fact is I just don't have dental/oral problems like the kids served by Smile Train and that got me out of my head. I really should have known something was up when the endodontist leaned over me to get to work and said "

[RBW] Re: Riv-related double century - DV

2010-03-08 Thread Mike
s work out and you get to finish a full super rando series this year. My first brevet of the year (http://www.orrandonneurs.org/ rba/2010/BirkieBrevet/BirkieBrevet_Info.html) is about 2 weeks away. I'm super excited. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: the Baggins theme song?

2010-03-08 Thread Mike
I expected this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-_r1Npsv5I&feature=related Not quite as horrible but horrible enough... On Mar 7, 10:52 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC73PHdQX04 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: sending my carbon fork to the dump

2010-03-08 Thread Mike
You could make an updated reproduction of this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/4013185072/in/set-72157622463300151/ On Mar 7, 12:09 pm, Beth H wrote: > DON'T send that carbon fork to the dump! > Carbon fiber parts don't break down in a way that's healthy. > It's like watching a Corve

[RBW] Hubshiners?

2010-03-09 Thread Mike
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/hubshiners/18-331 Okay, but how about some tire wipers, especially since I just ordered some JB greens. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send em

[RBW] Re: Hubshiners? UPDATE!

2010-03-10 Thread Mike
The description was updated on the website. WARNING IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ONE OF THESE, ONCE SNAPPED SHUT, TO OPEN UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CARE AND FEEDING BEFORE EACH RIDE ON ANY DAY WITH EVEN A SLIGHT POSSIBILITY OF RAIN, WARM THE SHINER TO 200F TO OPEN THE PORES. THEN GENTLY RU

[RBW] Re: Hubshiners? UPDATE!

2010-03-10 Thread Mike
cycling gods by using > something non-French-approved like Obenauf's. > > On Mar 10, 9:55 am, Mike wrote: > > > > > The description was updated on the website. > > > WARNING > > IT IS SCIENTIFICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ONE OF THESE, ONCE SNAPPED SHUT, > > T

[RBW] Re: More Hunka news

2010-03-10 Thread Mike
Uploaded pictures at the Riv site. http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/252/original_11-4site.pdf -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Portland Commuter?

2010-03-11 Thread Mike
think it has the carrying capacity of the Hunka and Bombadil. If our house were set-up different or we had a garage I'd have a Surly Big Dummy in a second for running errands. You'll love Portland, it's very bike friendly. I don't drive and go everywhere by bike in all kin

[RBW] Re: 7 months car free

2010-03-11 Thread Mike
d snow. People there thought I was an idiot. I am an idiot, but not because of that. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Which bag?

2010-03-11 Thread Mike
A Carradice Barley Bag? I actually shoved tools, a tube, and a lightweight rain jacket in a Sackville XS SaddleSack. Or a NS seatpouch? --Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to

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