[RBW] Good News for Melinda Lyon

2010-08-19 Thread Phil Bickford
My Mom sent me an article clipped from the Salem News: August 12, 2010 After two years, woman's stolen bicycle is found By Bruno Matarazzo Jr. Staff Writer, Salem

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Atlantis 61 cm frameset

2010-08-19 Thread Mojo
FYI This post is not from 'Mojo' in Western Colorado that has been posting here for years. On Aug 18, 9:44 pm, mojo fromabui...@att.net wrote: I have it up on the Seattle Craigslist, along with a couple pictures. I'd like to find a local buyer rather than deal with packing and shipping. I had

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 11:46 -0700, JLa wrote: I read from Paul's web site that the Thumbies have 26mm clamp size and fit standard stem-clamp sleeves. But in the picture at rivbike.com they are mounted on Nitto bars that should be 24mm diameter:

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 11:36 -0700, JLa wrote: By the way, is it possible to convert Dia Compe bar end shifters to down tube shifters? The Dia Compe bar end shifter is in fact the shifter Sun Tour sold as the Sprint downtube lever mounted on Shimano pattern bar end shifter pods. However, if

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-08-19 at 00:38 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: why do you want 10spd? What about 7,8, or 9? They should all fit on the same hub body, I think. Maybe because that's what the shifters are? You need a spacer behind the cassette for 7. Your LBS should have them. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-08-19 at 00:38 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: why do you want 10spd? What about 7,8, or 9? They should all fit on the same hub body, I think. Maybe because that's what the shifters are? If they are sti shifters

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-19 Thread Patrick in VT
On Aug 18, 10:02 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: especially if it reinforces the perception (in his/her mind, and in folks watching him/her zip down the road) that a bike is nothing more than an expensive toy for a rich person's sport, who is frivolously taking road space away from

[RBW] A. Homer Hilson Frameset for sale on Craigslist

2010-08-19 Thread kevin lindsey
Greetings. If any tall folks out there are interested, a 63 cm AHH frameset just now came up for sale on the San Francisco Craigslist. See http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/1905888953.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-19 Thread msrw
my conclusions based on these observations: I think there is probably no advantage unless one is riding a pace that demands quick acceleration to avoid getting dropped, which sounds an awful lot like full-blown racing. Patrick, Steve, et al.. As a former USCF cat one road racer, I would

[RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-19 Thread Noel
Ah, but look closely: at the seat tube, just above the rear brake bridge, I have integrated an LED tailight, wired through the frame to my Schmidt Dynohub. I rejoice in your envy! Noel On Aug 17, 1:29 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 13:24 -0700, Esteban wrote:

[RBW] WTT: 39t 130 ring for 38t ring

2010-08-19 Thread Philip Williamson
I have a new aluminum 39t ring with no ramps or pins that I will trade for a similar 38t. If no takers, it goes on the Quickbeam next to a 42t ring for a new dingle setup. Thanks, Philip philip williamson www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-19 Thread bfd
On Aug 18, 2:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 13:47 -0700, bfd wrote: just like it's fun to go bombing around on a country bike, some folks find it fun to go fast on a road bike whether they race or not.  light bikes are fun to ride, and if

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-08-19 at 08:53 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: If they are sti shifters then you'd just have an extra click or two but it wouldn't DO anything. If they are not sti shifters then who cares? The cable pull is different between 10, 9 and 8. You can't just take a 10 speed STI unit and

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-08-19 at 08:53 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: If they are sti shifters then you'd just have an extra click or two but it wouldn't DO anything. If they are not sti shifters then who cares? The cable pull is

Re: [RBW] Re: RIV status of 650; and big frames .

2010-08-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2010-08-18 at 22:30 -0700, Noel wrote: Ah, but look closely: at the seat tube, just above the rear brake bridge, I have integrated an LED tailight, wired through the frame to my Schmidt Dynohub. I wasn't saying you need a tail light. I love seat tube mounted tail lights, they're

Re: [RBW] Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-08-19 at 13:40 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: I didn't know that. My 9speed bar end shifters shift a 7 and 8 fine in index mode so I assumed they didn't change it. Bar end shifters aren't STI, either. You can get good shifting out of an indexed bar end shifter even with substantial

[RBW] Re: Sugino XD2 triple with 10 speed system

2010-08-19 Thread Michael_S
...except certain combinations ( Campy 10 spd shifters work with 8 speed Shimano cassettes for example) someone coined the term Shimergo I have used the Stronglight Impact with a Campy 10 speed system successfully. The Impact arms are identical to the Sugino XD (with a different logo of course).

[RBW] The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread William
OK, well it's my favorite compact double that I've used. The Sugino made Ritchey Logic 5-arm 94/58 bolt circle crankset is super strong, super stiff, nice and light, very low Q, and you can go all the way down to a 22 with a triple and a 29 with a double. These are especially good for me,

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-19 Thread msrw
I live in Santa Fe. That loop, just outside of the city on the Northwest side, has multiple iterations that can be extended for miles, outstanding road surfaces, 360 degree mountain views, rolling terrain and few cars. Everyone around here rides there. On Aug 19, 9:19 am, Seth Vidal

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-19 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 2:23 PM, msrw msr...@gmail.com wrote: I live in Santa Fe.  That loop, just outside of the city on the Northwest side, has multiple iterations that can be extended for miles, outstanding road surfaces, 360 degree mountain views, rolling terrain and few cars.  Everyone

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread Michael_S
These are very hard to find these days. Those are too long for me as I prefer 175mm arms. I just bought some vintage Specialized S-works crank arms made by Sugino also in the 94/58 bcd that I plan to use for my new 29er MonsterCross project with a 20T small ring. BTW this is the smallest size

[RBW] Re: Need 650b Tires

2010-08-19 Thread d2mini
I got the new Some Xpress tires yesterday. I haven't ridden on them but they seem pretty nice. Good looking tires and real easy to get on the rim with no tools. They are definitely wider and more plump than my old nifty swifty tires, to the point that my sks fenders were almost too small. A little

[RBW] Re: For eBay: B'stone / BOB material, plus update on my For Sale List

2010-08-19 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I just added more items to eBay, including: Bridgestone Owners Bunch (BOB) coffee mugs: two of them Bike Tech: eight issues from Fall 1986 through June 1988 Cycling Science: 14 issues from September 1990 through Summer 1996 Cycling Science: The first two years, bound together, December 1989

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread MichaelH
Peter White sells the TA in that configuration. I have switched to the White Ind. VBC with a 44/30 set up and love it. You can also go down to 22. A great crank, musa. White also makes a crank, sold by DaVinci bicycles, that is silver, and like the TA comes in a choice of bcd arm lengths. It

[RBW] Re: You Say It's Your Birthday?

2010-08-19 Thread d2mini
Got mine in too... and it's this saturday! :D On Aug 18, 8:00 pm, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Cool! But my birthday is Saturday. ZING! Guess I gotta wait another year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread XO-1.org Rough Riders
I have never seen that odd gray finish before on those cranks. That is my all-time favorite crank, too, though. I have a mint double set on my XO-1 and a well used triple set on my steel Moots ATB. - Chris Kostman La Jolla, CA http://www.XO-1.org http://www.adventurecorps.com On Aug 19, 1:15 

[RBW] FS Walz Cap, New Carradice Pendle and a Pair of Tektro Road aero brake levers

2010-08-19 Thread RoadieRyan
Hi All Doing a bit of clearing out and I have the following items available. Contact me off list if interested. Walz cycling cap, size Sm/Med, Worn once. its a classic 4 panel wool with alternating black and grey panels. $17 shipped in the COUS.

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread Ken Yokanovich
Mmmm... One of my favorite too: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ERHZNVa-XX-neo3i3i0T1w?feat=directlink I am saving my NOS Gilles Berthoud Rebelle 94/58 double in a 172.5 for a very special project someday :) On Aug 19, 1:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: OK, well it's my favorite

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread William
Yeah, both of mine are that grey color. It's very matte. The Sugino branded model that was equivalent was the Mighty 9000. It came stock on my Kona Kula in 1994 or 1995. That was a beautiful crankset. I wish I could get another set of those. I absolutely expect the White and the TA to be as

[RBW] Renovelo Frames

2010-08-19 Thread cm
First of'em posted on riv.com. Cant wait to see them. Cheers! cm -- 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] Re: Renovelo Frames

2010-08-19 Thread Cycletex
Crap, a 68cm Rambouillet Renovelo. Oh well. You can't have em all... I guess. On Aug 19, 5:01 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: First of'em posted on riv.com. Cant wait to see them. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Sacramento Blogger Profiles His Her Quickbeams

2010-08-19 Thread Jeff Feldstein
ttp://1girl2wheels.com/?p=1350 -- 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] Re: Renovelo Frames

2010-08-19 Thread William
that's a heckuva price! On Aug 19, 3:11 pm, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Crap, a 68cm Rambouillet Renovelo. Oh well. You can't have em all... I guess. On Aug 19, 5:01 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: First of'em posted on riv.com. Cant wait to see them. Cheers!

[RBW] For sale: Nigel Smythe Lil Loafer

2010-08-19 Thread scott
Used a couple of times. Basically brand new tan lil loafer. Not the tweed. How's about $70 shipped? Scott -- 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: For sale: Nigel Smythe Lil Loafer

2010-08-19 Thread boomer
PM sent. I!'ll buy it! On Aug 19, 4:20 pm, scott clankbonesh...@gmail.com wrote: Used a couple of times. Basically brand new tan lil loafer. Not the tweed. How's about $70 shipped?   Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Renovelo Frames

2010-08-19 Thread Matt Critchlow
yep, and it's my size... i truly wish i had the funds for this.. On Aug 19, 4:05 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: that's a heckuva price! On Aug 19, 3:11 pm, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Crap, a 68cm Rambouillet Renovelo. Oh well. You can't have em all... I guess.

[RBW] Re: Mini-rack for Dia Compe 750 centerpulls

2010-08-19 Thread jandrews_nyc
Just to clarify for anyone interested... The 118mm BB didn't work..on the Bleriot. Just reset up with a much longer spindle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini-rack for Dia Compe 750 centerpulls

2010-08-19 Thread nathan spindel
Indeed! I was inspired by Señor Protorio: http://flic.kr/p/6c2Xsk I liked that setup, though keep in mind when you're sitting upright with Albatross bars it takes a little more effort to lean over and down to reach into the handlebar bag. It's definitely doable and no big deal, but something to

Re: [RBW] A. Homer Hilson Frameset for sale on Craigslist

2010-08-19 Thread cyclotourist
Gone! Musta' been a good deal... On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 7:37 AM, kevin lindsey lindsey.ke...@gmail.comwrote: Greetings. If any tall folks out there are interested, a 63 cm AHH frameset just now came up for sale on the San Francisco Craigslist. See

Re: [RBW] Sacramento Blogger Profiles His Her Quickbeams

2010-08-19 Thread cyclotourist
Great bikes! QBs are perfect for the Delta! On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 3:54 PM, Jeff Feldstein cygoo...@gmail.com wrote: ttp://1girl2wheels.com/?p=1350 -- 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] Re: Looking for a ~60cm ride

2010-08-19 Thread pruckelshaus
I have a 60cm blue Ram frame/fork for sale, but could probably throw something together that resembles a complete bike. On Aug 17, 4:42 pm, Adam Kimball adamfkimb...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Ever since I sold my Rambouillet, I've lived on my Big Dummy.  I love the bike immensely - maybe too

[RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here

2010-08-19 Thread pruckelshaus
Yes, but it's too bad that Chris has decided that nobody needs to ride 172.5mm cranks. He's a fool for making that kind of decision, and has certainly lost a good amount of business because of it...including my own. This would be the perfect crank for my needs, if only it were available as a

Re: [RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here

2010-08-19 Thread andrew hill
I don't really understand about crank length and it's benefits. My gut says that with short legs I'd benefit from shorter cranks, but I've always used 175 (2 mtn bikes and 1 Riv Sam). I do have some kneed problems on one side, especially an IT band problem that cropped after a century in

[RBW] Re: The ultimate compact double (IMO)

2010-08-19 Thread rperks
The gray is the bead blasted finish. Nice, but kind of contrasty with the polished or black rings. Functionally the same though, I have sets of both I have been tempted by the 177.5 since they were listed. The price is a little high for my blood. If somebody here gets them, and decides they

Re: [RBW] Re: VO 50.4 BCD Crankset is here

2010-08-19 Thread Rob Harrison
I'm curious about this too. Peter White has a long thing about crank length on his site, in the bike fit bit. I should read that... Rob in Seattle Sent from my iPhone On Aug 19, 2010, at 11:21 PM, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: Why do you like em, Pete? -- You received this