[RBW] Re: Fenders for Atlantis
I was told by RBW that SKS fenders wider than 700x45 were not available in the US. I have 700x45s on my Atlantis and think they are a bit small for the 37mm Pasela's I have on the bike. I would prefer to use a 55 or a 50mm wide fender. Angus On Sep 11, 4:46 pm, Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: Great looking bike. Everyone thanks for the suggestions. I like the sks fenders, I have them on my AAH, I just wasn't aware they made 50mm and 60mm sizes. I want to run a bigger tire on the Atlantis so the ride is different than the AAH, might even set it up with Albatross bars. On Sep 11, 3:18 pm, ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net wrote: I really like the 60mm x 700c Berthouds on my 60mm Bombadil.http://www.flickr.com/photos/letton/sets/72157621668822061/ cheers, Andrew --- On Fri, 9/11/09, Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com Subject: [RBW] Fenders for Atlantis To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 9:34 AM I recently purchased a 58cm Atlantis frame that I will be slowly building up over the next few months. I know Riv says the Atlantis will take 52mm tires with fenders, but I am not sure which fender would work best with really big tires. Any suggestions would be appreciated.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wald Baskets
Heck. I would say just buy the Wald basket with heavy duty struts: http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald137139baskets.html it is not that hard to take off and put on. When you want the bike to look Riv fancy just take the basket off. On Sep 11, 11:58 am, jaybmc...@gmail.com jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote: I love the look of the Nitto rack with the zip-tied on Wald basket, but is there any inherent advantage to this method over a quick- release Wald or a Wald with the legs down to the axle? The difference in cost is significant. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] nor cal ride
I will be there Oct 18th, 9am. I'll be parking on the north side and rolling across to leave from the south side. Steve --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fenders for Atlantis
What size of tire are using? On Sep 11, 3:18 pm, ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net wrote: I really like the 60mm x 700c Berthouds on my 60mm Bombadil.http://www.flickr.com/photos/letton/sets/72157621668822061/ cheers, Andrew --- On Fri, 9/11/09, Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com Subject: [RBW] Fenders for Atlantis To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 9:34 AM I recently purchased a 58cm Atlantis frame that I will be slowly building up over the next few months. I know Riv says the Atlantis will take 52mm tires with fenders, but I am not sure which fender would work best with really big tires. Any suggestions would be appreciated. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Fenders for Atlantis
Angus Not true. Do a Google search for sks P50 - you'll find plenty of places that sell them. Here's one: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FE409A03-Sks+P50+Fenders.aspx I ran sks P50 fenders on my Atlantis with 37mm Paselas - really a nice set up for touring. They fit with good tire clearance, although I needed to trim the rear fender a bit for derailleur clearance. Dave On Sep 12, 4:51 am, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I was told by RBW that SKS fenders wider than 700x45 were not available in the US. I have 700x45s on my Atlantis and think they are a bit small for the 37mm Pasela's I have on the bike. I would prefer to use a 55 or a 50mm wide fender. Angus On Sep 11, 4:46 pm, Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: Great looking bike. Everyone thanks for the suggestions. I like the sks fenders, I have them on my AAH, I just wasn't aware they made 50mm and 60mm sizes. I want to run a bigger tire on the Atlantis so the ride is different than the AAH, might even set it up with Albatross bars. On Sep 11, 3:18 pm, ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net wrote: I really like the 60mm x 700c Berthouds on my 60mm Bombadil.http://www.flickr.com/photos/letton/sets/72157621668822061/ cheers, Andrew --- On Fri, 9/11/09, Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greenwayrider sa240...@yahoo.com Subject: [RBW] Fenders for Atlantis To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 9:34 AM I recently purchased a 58cm Atlantis frame that I will be slowly building up over the next few months. I know Riv says the Atlantis will take 52mm tires with fenders, but I am not sure which fender would work best with really big tires. Any suggestions would be appreciated.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue
On Sep 12, 2009, at 10:18 AM, R Gonet wrote: It was earlier reported on the RBW website that Sigg was exchanging its pre-August-2008 metal water bottles for new ones because the older ones were lined with an epoxy that contained BPA. As you may recall, Grant was very apologetic for having sold them and now has published the Sigg CEO's mea culpa in the Rivendell News section of the site. Sigg's excuse is that while the bottles did contain BPA, they only leached an insignificant amount, so apparently it was not worth mentioning. The research they had done indicated *no* leaching of BPA, not an insignificant amount which implies tat some BPA was leached. Let's keep the facts correct. If the liner is adequately polymerized, such things are sequestered in the lining. What is important is what is in the water, not what is in the lining of the bottle. There are probably more contaminants in the water coming out of your tap than could be added by storage in a Sigg bottle. (For example, traces of something like 17 pharmaceuticals can be isolated from our local tap water, which is the result of medicines being flushed into the sewer system to dispose of them. We have, in some areas of the metro, traces of industrial contaminants in the water that have been leaching from land fills. Etc.). Patagonia did more due diligence than RBW before it carried the bottles and was assured by Sigg that the bottles contained no BPA. As a result, Patagonia is terminating its relationship with Sigg and returning all of its stock to them. There is a very interesting post on the Patagonia blog with a lot of comments commending Patagonia for taking its stand. http://www.thecleanestline.com/2009/09/patagonia-terminates- relationship-with-sigg-water-bottles.html. I am not criticizing RBW because they were misled by Sigg. I do find fault with Sigg for misleading the public on this issue and because they have betrayed my trust I will not purchase their products in the future. That, of course, is your choice. The Sigg bottles in our house are probably not going to be returned (some have the new liner, some have the old liner, some predate the old liner). I don't care if there is BPA in the liner if it does not leach into the contents of the bottle. As usual, Grant and Rivendell chose to do the right thing when the information became available to them. One of the reasons I do business with them. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Roadeo art
Agreed love the head badge, looking forward to seeing it with color. I also like the job that Riv does with headbadges and decals but I have to admit Betty Foy kind of scares me. On Sep 11, 8:02 am, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I just noticed this posted on the Riv website: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/155 I really like the headbadge and lettering for the tubes. The Roadeo is shaping up to be a winner. I agree, i love the decal work on the recent batch of new frames; the center line art and the asymmetry. They were good before, but even better lately. Kudos indeed to Grant and the graphic artist on these. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wald Baskets
I've got Mark's rack and basket for my bike which has drop handlebars. I think you might find it difficult to mount an axle-mounted basket on a bike with those kind of bars (or Moustache bars), but they work great on my bike with the upright, Northroad-style handlebars. On Sep 12, 5:39 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Heck. I would say just buy the Wald basket with heavy duty struts: http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald137139baskets.html it is not that hard to take off and put on. When you want the bike to look Riv fancy just take the basket off. On Sep 11, 11:58 am, jaybmc...@gmail.com jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote: I love the look of the Nitto rack with the zip-tied on Wald basket, but is there any inherent advantage to this method over a quick- release Wald or a Wald with the legs down to the axle? The difference in cost is significant. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wald Baskets
The 3114 and 3133 are also QR but mount differently and don't rub against the headtube... Just FYI, Doug On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM, LF fie...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 11, 12:58 pm, jaybmc...@gmail.com jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote: I love the look of the Nitto rack with the zip-tied on Wald basket, but is there any inherent advantage to this method over a quick- release Wald or a Wald with the legs down to the axle? The difference in cost is significant. JB, Then, of course, there's always the Wald quick release' basket http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald114basket.html. It will mess up your steering tube, and interfere with hand positions on a bike with dropped handlebars, but I like it. Best, Larry --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Wald Baskets
I think you might find it difficult to mount an axle-mounted basket on a bike with those kind of bars (or Moustache bars), but they work great on my bike with the upright, Northroad-style handlebars. I do not have a bike with a Wald at the moment, but from what I recall, you are correct. The basket mount hardware pulls it in too close to work with drops. On Sep 12, 12:24 pm, Rob H. robhua...@gmail.com wrote: I've got Mark's rack and basket for my bike which has drop handlebars. I think you might find it difficult to mount an axle-mounted basket on a bike with those kind of bars (or Moustache bars), but they work great on my bike with the upright, Northroad-style handlebars. On Sep 12, 5:39 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Heck. I would say just buy the Wald basket with heavy duty struts: http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald137139baskets.html it is not that hard to take off and put on. When you want the bike to look Riv fancy just take the basket off. On Sep 11, 11:58 am, jaybmc...@gmail.com jaybmc...@gmail.com wrote: I love the look of the Nitto rack with the zip-tied on Wald basket, but is there any inherent advantage to this method over a quick- release Wald or a Wald with the legs down to the axle? The difference in cost is significant. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue
I sent mine back about the same time and have heard nothing. In the meantime I bought a KK 40oz container to replace the 1L returned. Downside is that it's made in China. I don't know what I'll do with the replacement SIGGs when the arrive (still presuming they will). I'm sure I drink/eat more BPA during the day than anything I would pick up from the SIGG bottles. In fact I'm about to set off for a ride w/ my cancer-ridden plastic H20 bottles right now... :-) DE On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 9:30 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: If Patagonia's statement is true - that SIGG actively mislead it about BPA content - that is a pretty serious shortcoming in my book. It is one thing to argue the science behind the product. It is another altogether to lie about the content. I sent my Sigg bottle back through the Sigg about two weeks ago and so far have heard nothing from the company about the exchange. I guess I should have photocopied all my materials. Appears maybe I lost my money on that one. Oh well. On Sep 12, 10:18 am, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote: It was earlier reported on the RBW website that Sigg was exchanging its pre-August-2008 metal water bottles for new ones because the older ones were lined with an epoxy that contained BPA. As you may recall, Grant was very apologetic for having sold them and now has published the Sigg CEO's mea culpa in the Rivendell News section of the site. Sigg's excuse is that while the bottles did contain BPA, they only leached an insignificant amount, so apparently it was not worth mentioning. Patagonia did more due diligence than RBW before it carried the bottles and was assured by Sigg that the bottles contained no BPA. As a result, Patagonia is terminating its relationship with Sigg and returning all of its stock to them. There is a very interesting post on the Patagonia blog with a lot of comments commending Patagonia for taking its stand. http://www.thecleanestline.com/2009/09/patagonia-terminates-relations I am not criticizing RBW because they were misled by Sigg. I do find fault with Sigg for misleading the public on this issue and because they have betrayed my trust I will not purchase their products in the future. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] betty foy questions
Hi, My significant other was looking with lust at the betty foy but she had a couple of questions about it and I thought I'd ask if anyone knows: 1. Is there a nice way to mount a real chain guard on it - for example if she was going to run it 1x8? 2. if you get it repainted from riv is there anyway to get one of the generic rbw headbadges instead of the betty foy headbadge? thanks, -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: betty foy questions
The generic headbadge is for the custom frames only. - Original Message - From: Seth Vidal To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 1:09 PM Subject: [RBW] betty foy questions Hi, My significant other was looking with lust at the betty foy but she had a couple of questions about it and I thought I'd ask if anyone knows: 1. Is there a nice way to mount a real chain guard on it - for example if she was going to run it 1x8? 2. if you get it repainted from riv is there anyway to get one of the generic rbw headbadges instead of the betty foy headbadge? thanks, -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue
On Sep 12, 2009, at 11:30 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: If Patagonia's statement is true - that SIGG actively mislead it about BPA content - that is a pretty serious shortcoming in my book. It is one thing to argue the science behind the product. It is another altogether to lie about the content. I sent my Sigg bottle back through the Sigg about two weeks ago and so far have heard nothing from the company about the exchange. I guess I should have photocopied all my materials. Appears maybe I lost my money on that one. Oh well. I wouldn't sweat it yet. Sigg might get 100,000 bottles back, I suppose. Since the company has 127 employees worldwide, according to the CEO's letter, it might take them a while to process the returns. Imagine Riv having to recall 1000 bike frames or something, with the tiny staff they have it would be a nightmare undertaking (probably one of the reasons Grant is so particular about who makes Riv frames and his relatively conservative designs). --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Patagonia Dumps Sigg Over BPA Issue
On Sep 12, 2009, at 1:36 PM, David Estes wrote: I sent mine back about the same time and have heard nothing. In the meantime I bought a KK 40oz container to replace the 1L returned. Downside is that it's made in China. Unfortunately stainless steel is not actually inert as most people have been led to believe. Iron, chromium, nickel, manganese and copper can leach into foods and liquids cooked or stored in stainless steel containers. I don't know what I'll do with the replacement SIGGs when the arrive (still presuming they will). I'm sure I drink/eat more BPA during the day than anything I would pick up from the SIGG bottles. In fact I'm about to set off for a ride w/ my cancer- ridden plastic H20 bottles right now... :-) Plasticizers, phthalates, etc. etc. Our food is laced with these things at all levels of production. Even better, with our stupid disposal practices we've even got our food supply eating plastics. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_Garbage_Patch --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Labor Day bike ride
Bill C. invited me and three of his friends on a Labor Day bike ride from St. Paul to Prescott WI and back, stopping for lunch in Prescott. I ride my 1996 All-Rounder, Bill rode his Redwood (there's the Riv content) and his friends rode a Surly LHT, a Trek 560 and a Raleigh steel lugged single speed. From my house it was a 70 mile round trip. We spent about 4 1/2 hours riding and 3 1/2 hours eating lunch and waiting to get everybody gathered together after hills and such. The day was glorious weather-wise, one of those warm early- autumn days when summer has not yet surrendered. Lunch featured good sandwiches at the Boxcar Cafe in Prescott, washed down with a selection of local brews (New Glarus Spotted Cow and Fat Squirrel and Rush River Unforgiven Amber being evaluated along with some others). I don't know if home brewing is Riv content per se- it seems to be in keeping with the general philosophy, anyway- but we had a lively discussion courtesy of the home brewers in the bunch. Anyway, it's tough to beat an all-day ride with a bunch of like- minded folks! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Labor Day bike ride
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: Bill C. invited me and three of his friends on a Labor Day bike ride from St. Paul to Prescott WI and back, stopping for lunch in Prescott. I ride my 1996 All-Rounder, Bill rode his Redwood (there's the Riv content) and his friends rode a Surly LHT, a Trek 560 and a Raleigh steel lugged single speed. From my house it was a 70 mile round trip. We spent about 4 1/2 hours riding and 3 1/2 hours eating lunch and waiting to get everybody gathered together after hills and such. The day was glorious weather-wise, one of those warm early- autumn days when summer has not yet surrendered. Lunch featured good sandwiches at the Boxcar Cafe in Prescott, washed down with a selection of local brews (New Glarus Spotted Cow and Fat Squirrel and Rush River Unforgiven Amber being evaluated along with some others). I don't know if home brewing is Riv content per se- it seems to be in keeping with the general philosophy, anyway- but we had a lively discussion courtesy of the home brewers in the bunch. Anyway, it's tough to beat an all-day ride with a bunch of like- minded folks! I don't know if envy is properly conveyed over the internet but you definitely have mine. Sounds like a wonderful day. Simply wonderful. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Labor Day bike ride
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: Bill C. invited me and three of his friends on a Labor Day bike ride from St. Paul to Prescott WI and back, stopping for lunch in Prescott. I ride my 1996 All-Rounder, Bill rode his Redwood (there's the Riv content) and his friends rode a Surly LHT, a Trek 560 and a Raleigh steel lugged single speed. From my house it was a 70 mile round trip. We spent about 4 1/2 hours riding and 3 1/2 hours eating lunch and waiting to get everybody gathered together after hills and such. The day was glorious weather-wise, one of those warm early- autumn days when summer has not yet surrendered. Lunch featured good sandwiches at the Boxcar Cafe in Prescott, washed down with a selection of local brews (New Glarus Spotted Cow and Fat Squirrel and Rush River Unforgiven Amber being evaluated along with some others). I don't know if home brewing is Riv content per se- it seems to be in keeping with the general philosophy, anyway- but we had a lively discussion courtesy of the home brewers in the bunch. Anyway, it's tough to beat an all-day ride with a bunch of like- minded folks! Yep, that was a really fun ride, and a great official end to summer (with my kids starting school the next day). Best 65-mile ride for lunch i've ever done. And thanks to Tim for some great alternate route ideas along the way, it's fun to learn new routes on otherwise familiar rides. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: betty foy questions
Seth Vidal wrote: 2. if you get it repainted from riv is there anyway to get one of the generic rbw headbadges instead of the betty foy headbadge? What, you got something against space aliens? ;) Lisa --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Silver brake calipers FS
These are the Silver branded long-reach brake calipers, new in Silver box, never mounted, with original dual-compound pads. I bought these some time ago intending them for a project that ultimately required a different brake set. Sell for 78.00 including shipping in conus. I can take PayPal if that's easier. Beth http://bikelovejones.livejournal.com http://veloquent.blogspot.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: betty foy questions
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 10:42 PM, Lisa -S.H. harmo...@fairpoint.net wrote: Seth Vidal wrote: 2. if you get it repainted from riv is there anyway to get one of the generic rbw headbadges instead of the betty foy headbadge? What, you got something against space aliens? ;) Not me - but my S.O. said That head badge is offputting So I was trying to come up with classy options. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] WTB older frame 60cm-ish for commuter project
I am looking to set up a new commuter bike for this up coming school year, my only requirements are that it can fit a larger tire and fenders, but rack mounts would be a plus. I really dont care what it looks like , the uglier the better! I am thinking of something made with decent tubing (531) like an old Trek, Miyata, Raleigh or similar. I normally ride any where from a 58cm to 60cm top tube. I checked around locally and there does not seem to be much so let me know what you have laying around collecting dust. I dont have much money to spend on this project, I am hoping to spend less that $200 but closer to $100, I also have some parts to trade if anyone is interested. I might be able to spend a little more if there is something special, but I dont know if that is what this project call for --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] I'm looking for minnehaha or berthoud panniers
Before I buy some new, I wanted to make sure that there weren't any rob's that were trying to get rid of a set. I don't have low rider mounts so I can't get the largest size Berthouds. Thanks guys. Tim in Seattle --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Labor Day bike ride
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: Bill C. invited me and three of his friends on a Labor Day bike ride from St. Paul to Prescott WI and back, stopping for lunch in Prescott. I ride my 1996 All-Rounder, Bill rode his Redwood (there's the Riv content) and his friends rode a Surly LHT, a Trek 560 and a Raleigh steel lugged single speed. From my house it was a 70 mile round trip. We spent about 4 1/2 hours riding and 3 1/2 hours eating lunch and waiting to get everybody gathered together after hills and such. The day was glorious weather-wise, one of those warm early- autumn days when summer has not yet surrendered. Lunch featured good sandwiches at the Boxcar Cafe in Prescott, washed down with a selection of local brews (New Glarus Spotted Cow and Fat Squirrel and Rush River Unforgiven Amber being evaluated along with some others). I don't know if home brewing is Riv content per se- it seems to be in keeping with the general philosophy, anyway- but we had a lively discussion courtesy of the home brewers in the bunch. Anyway, it's tough to beat an all-day ride with a bunch of like- minded folks! Yep, that was a really fun ride, and a great official end to summer (with my kids starting school the next day). Best 65-mile ride for lunch i've ever done. And thanks to Tim for some great alternate route ideas along the way, it's fun to learn new routes on otherwise familiar rides. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Sounds just perfect! All rides should revolve around beer and food! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: nor cal ride
on 9/12/09 6:16 AM, Steve Kesling at akesl...@pacific.net wrote: I will be there Oct 18th, 9am. I'll be parking on the north side and rolling across to leave from the south side. Steve We'll be sure to post some reminders as we get closer to the date. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] New favorite tire
I bought a set of Grand Bois Cypres maybe a couple months ago, and recently got around to mounting and riding them. Really like them so far, although I'm nervous about the reliability. I was thinking about riding them on last weeks SoCal ride, but decided to stay w/ the Paselas until I had some more experience with these. Super-blog special review here: http://cyclotourist.blogspot.com/2009/09/grand-bois-cypres-initial-impressions.html I really like the extra little bit of width compared to Ruffy Tuffies, and don't think I could fit in Jack Browns. I could get some Paselas at 50% the cost, but wanted to give these a try. Only real question is reliability, and hopefully that will work out fine! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
