Re: [RBW] Re: Bags
Speaking of bags, does anyone make a saddlebag of about the same capacity as the Junior that will attach nicely to the rails of a saddle without Brooks loops? (I do know about the bolt on loops but I hate them. The VO ones are far, far FAR better than the diabolic Cyclo loops, though, whose only merit is to give a convincing explanation by way of example of why British manufacturing was completely swept away by more intelligent operations.) On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM, carrie harvilla wrote: > Very fun project. I'd love to make bag such as this. Do you have a pattern > (or will you have a pattern when you're done)? > > Thanks, > ~carrie > > On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM, grrlyrida wrote: >> >> If I had unlimited funds, I would love to get a Guu. They're some of >> my favorite bag. But Riv has a shopsack and that's one of my other >> favorite practical bags. >> >> On Feb 7, 11:14 pm, Benedikt wrote: >> > So I'm thinking about making a new bag for my front rack. I'd like to >> > finish it by Chilly Hilly (however that only gives me three weeks) if >> > I do. I'm thinking a design similar to these >> > -http://www.guu-watanabe.com/tabi.html >> > although maybe a slight bit smaller. Large enough to hold my camera, >> > gloves and some snacks. >> >> -- >> 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. >> > > -- > 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. > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.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.
Re: [RBW] Russian River 300k
on 2/9/11 10:45 AM, Travelo at teddur...@gmail.com wrote: > So, I have to be in the Bay Area on 2/24. I'm thinking about staying > through the weekend and doing the Russian River 300k. Anybody with > some experience have a recommendation ... worth it? How predictable > will the weather be? Let's seeon Saturday, I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt and this morning watched most of the neighbors scraping frost off their windshields. Since the new year, we've been enjoying a pretty static high pressure zone overhead, which tends to keep the rains away. But, two weeks from now, we could be talking about record rains. Couple o' ride buddies have writeups on the 300K: JimG's 2007 ride was under challenging conditions - http://tinyurl.com/jimg-300k2007 Carlos has ridden it a few times, too - http://bike.duque.net/brevets.htm Common wisdom would say be ready for rains - fenders, appropriate layers, that sort of thing. When it rains, chilling is a very real threat, and depending upon where the winds are coming from, it can be challenging. As we like to say, the SF Bay Area is the Queen of the Microclimates, so you can hit a variety of temps during the day. If you hit good weather, it'll feel like summer, most likely, given what conditions are like your way. I've not done the 300K, so I don't have specific advice for that ride. The SFRandonneurs are a fine bunch. Hope that helps a little. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the anticipation of outcome guarantees, if not failure, the absence of grace." William Gibson - "All Tomorrow's Parties" -- 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] Pasela options?
Anyone had an opportunity to compare the new hypertex casing that's being offered in Soma's version of the Pasela with the standard and tourguard Pasela, both for ride quality and actual width/size? (I'm thinking that, since the new 650b version is narrower with the hypetex, that the 700c version might be as well) I'm hoping it rides similarly to the standard Pasela with the flat protection of the tourguard and maybe offers a perfect size for my Rambouillet with fenders... B-) I'd just go with the 32 but if it's a couple of mm's narrower than marked, I might be able to squeeze the 35 in there. Thanks, Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI -- 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] Russian River 300k
So, I have to be in the Bay Area on 2/24. I'm thinking about staying through the weekend and doing the Russian River 300k. Anybody with some experience have a recommendation ... worth it? How predictable will the weather be? RBW content ... I'll be bringing the Travelo. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Bags
Very fun project. I'd love to make bag such as this. Do you have a pattern (or will you have a pattern when you're done)? Thanks, ~carrie On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM, grrlyrida wrote: > If I had unlimited funds, I would love to get a Guu. They're some of > my favorite bag. But Riv has a shopsack and that's one of my other > favorite practical bags. > > On Feb 7, 11:14 pm, Benedikt wrote: > > So I'm thinking about making a new bag for my front rack. I'd like to > > finish it by Chilly Hilly (however that only gives me three weeks) if > > I do. I'm thinking a design similar to these - > http://www.guu-watanabe.com/tabi.html > > although maybe a slight bit smaller. Large enough to hold my camera, > > gloves and some snacks. > > -- > 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. > > -- 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: Rivendell Road on the Rillito River Park
Hi Jim- Does your '96 Road Standard have short-reach brakes? If so, which tires and fenders are you using that fit under the brakes? Thanks much, Greg Eastman Hillsboro, OR On Feb 9, 6:49 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > I just took some photos today of my 1996 Rivendell Road Standard > appropriately on the Tucson Rillito River Park path. I'm trying to > ride every day for an hour or and hour and half, and the Rillito River > Park is my favorite ride for a casual outing. No auto traffic and > just a nice way to enjoy bicycle riding. > > I'm an unabashed bag matcher and the original Nigel Smythe "Lil' > Loafer" front bag looks just great on the Riv IMHO. > > Here's some photos from my Flickr > Photostream:http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/sets/72157625889961383/ > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ -- 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: Rivendell Road on the Rillito River Park
Yeah sweet ride. Plus I grew up in Tucson so this is nice to see. On Feb 9, 6:49 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > I just took some photos today of my 1996 Rivendell Road Standard > appropriately on the Tucson Rillito River Park path. I'm trying to > ride every day for an hour or and hour and half, and the Rillito River > Park is my favorite ride for a casual outing. No auto traffic and > just a nice way to enjoy bicycle riding. > > I'm an unabashed bag matcher and the original Nigel Smythe "Lil' > Loafer" front bag looks just great on the Riv IMHO. > > Here's some photos from my Flickr > Photostream:http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/sets/72157625889961383/ > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ -- 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] Road Trip to Tennessee and Maybe Georgia!
Tonight, over a pitcher of Detroit's finest brew, Ghetto Blaster, a friend and I decided to take a road trip down south so we could have an epic cycling adventure. Things have been a little rough recently and considering the 4*F weather weare having in Michigan there's no chance at getting a long ride in. So I need your guidance and advice on good paths, trails, food spots and anything else you can think of between those two states. Odds are we'll be driving down to Atlanta - where it's supposed to be sunny with highs close to the 60 degree mark all weekend long - yay! :) Thanks in advance for your help! Ami -- 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: Rivendell Road on the Rillito River Park
This bike gets my vote as the all-time best looking Rivendell ever. I think I could straddle that beauty too so if it ever needs a new home On Feb 9, 7:07 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > Yes, it was the Mountain Avenue bridge, I had to watch carefully not > to block the bicycle traffic on the bridge as I was taking the photos, > I guess many were using it as a commuting route after work!. > > I agree that it was a beautiful day, not too windy after the breezy > day we had on Tuesday. > > Jim > > On Feb 9, 7:56 pm, cm wrote: > > > > > Beautiful bike! Which bridge is that, Mountain? > > > It was a beautiful day in Tucson. > > > Cheers! > > cm- 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] WTT: nigel smith big loafer for lil loaf, hbar bag, or rack
I have a big loafer that I'd love to trade for a little loafer or a handlebar bag. let me know what you have. mine is unused. would also trade for most any nitto rack. I have lots of places to use them these days. trying to get rid of it only because I don't have a rack it'll fit and plans have changed. erik -- oakland, ca bikenoir.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: Rivendell Road on the Rillito River Park
Yes, it was the Mountain Avenue bridge, I had to watch carefully not to block the bicycle traffic on the bridge as I was taking the photos, I guess many were using it as a commuting route after work!. I agree that it was a beautiful day, not too windy after the breezy day we had on Tuesday. Jim On Feb 9, 7:56 pm, cm wrote: > Beautiful bike! Which bridge is that, Mountain? > > It was a beautiful day in Tucson. > > 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-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: Rivendell Road on the Rillito River Park
Beautiful bike! Which bridge is that, Mountain? It was a beautiful day in Tucson. 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-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] Rivendell Road on the Rillito River Park
I just took some photos today of my 1996 Rivendell Road Standard appropriately on the Tucson Rillito River Park path. I'm trying to ride every day for an hour or and hour and half, and the Rillito River Park is my favorite ride for a casual outing. No auto traffic and just a nice way to enjoy bicycle riding. I'm an unabashed bag matcher and the original Nigel Smythe "Lil' Loafer" front bag looks just great on the Riv IMHO. Here's some photos from my Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/sets/72157625889961383/ Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- 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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
I suspect it's actually a Giant. On Feb 9, 8:40 am, karpowicz wrote: > http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2139679895.html > > Saw this ad. Hmmm. -- 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] Pedal Spikes on Sneaker Pedals
Has anyone ever tried to use the pedal spikes sold by riv on the "sneaker pedals," the bmx pedals that riv also sells? They only really show them being used in the grip kings, but I wonder if they would work on the bmx pedals... James -- 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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
My first car was a 1965 Chevy Caprice AKA The Cosmic Power Wagon (no it wasn't a wagon) you can figure out how I named it. Probably the only love affair I've ever had with a motor driven vehicle (with the exception of my 1988 Benz and that's just because it was my Dads). I'd buy this thing in a heartbeat if it was local. On Feb 9, 12:01 pm, doug peterson wrote: > This was an early Grant design, shortly before he joined B'stone. The > Caprice was a companion bike to go along with the Chevrolet Caprice of > the same era, predating the Trek / VW alliance. > > GOTCHA! > > dougP > > On Feb 9, 8:03 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > > > > Of course he didn't, but it's way too funny to abandon... sorry... > > > On Feb 9, 10:47 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > wrote: > > > > ...must be president of the "Society of Outrageous Claims"... (by the > > > > way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) > > > > sorry, can't let it go. > > > >http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp > > > > and > > > >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions#Inventions > > > > -sv- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text -- 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: FS: White Industries cranks, Campy front hub, various other things
Forgot photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale# On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 5:12 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > White Industries VBC cranks, 170, arms and outer chainring lockring > only, previous owner claimed 700 miles, not mounted by me, VG -- two > or three very tiny, hardly visible, surface scratches, otherwise > perfect. WI SRP $225. $100 shipped CONUS. > > Very nice Campy front hub in old fashion, low flange, silver style, 32 > hole, bearings exquisitely smooth, bought used but never built by me, > countersunk spoke head holes, allen screw bearing locking system, oil > hole covered by spring clip, very light at (about the weight of a > cut-off derailleur hangar), VG with signs of being built around spoke > holes but otherwise perfect. No skewer. $35 shipped CONUS. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.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] FS: White Industries cranks, Campy front hub, various other things
White Industries VBC cranks, 170, arms and outer chainring lockring only, previous owner claimed 700 miles, not mounted by me, VG -- two or three very tiny, hardly visible, surface scratches, otherwise perfect. WI SRP $225. $100 shipped CONUS. Very nice Campy front hub in old fashion, low flange, silver style, 32 hole, bearings exquisitely smooth, bought used but never built by me, countersunk spoke head holes, allen screw bearing locking system, oil hole covered by spring clip, very light at (about the weight of a cut-off derailleur hangar), VG with signs of being built around spoke holes but otherwise perfect. No skewer. $35 shipped CONUS. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.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.
Re: [RBW] Fwd: YouTube - Cherry Pie 2011--The Movie
Enjoyed it very much. I sensed lugs there though, some where Maybe the cameraman was riding some From: Eric Norris To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, February 9, 2011 6:11:19 AM Subject: [RBW] Fwd: YouTube - Cherry Pie 2011--The Movie Video from a criterium race in Napa this past weekend. Not much Riv content (steel bkes were as scarce as hen's teeth), but it features my stepson, and up-and-coming young racer. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNOERvDUm9Y --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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. Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html -- 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: Seeking Comments: Mark's Bar vs. Noodle Bar
I have the same Cinelli bar, which hasn't been used in a few years, but I just reinstalled it on my Trek 626. My impression is much like Patricks. I ride at the back of the drops a lot and that bar is quite good for that. On the other hand they feel tight when I move my largish hands into the hook. But all in all a pretty good bar, but there is a reason so many of us have migrated over to noodles. Most comfortable for long rides. michael On Feb 8, 10:20 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I can't speak about the Noodle, but the Mark's IIRC is very like the old > Nitto 185 which in turn is like the old Cinelli model whose # I forget: > medium drop (140 or 145 mm), very short reach (90, IIRC), very short ramps. > I use the 185s on 3 bikes and like them a lot, tho' I might switch to even > shallower (135 mm drop) but longer (115?) old Maes copies that BQ now sells. > The downside of the 185s, for me, is that, if you have the ends parallel to > terra firma, as God commanded, then the ramps are rather steep. I think the > Maeses have a tighter curve so that, with hooks level to earth, the ramps > are still flattish and, at any rate, longer. > > On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 6:44 PM, Ray wrote: > > Seeking comments and preferences Mark's bar against a Nitto "Noodle" > > bar. > > > -- > > 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. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.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: 65cm A Homer Hilsen PICS
Thanks for the posting, Dave. I always welcome an opportunity to ogle good bike porn. michael On Feb 9, 4:29 pm, Dave Craig wrote: > Hi, Folks > > I finally got around to posting pics of my Hilsen. This bike replaced > the 64cm Atlantis I sold to another list member. I took some of the > ideas I liked about the set up on the Atlantis and I used those parts > on the Hilsen: > > Indexed 9 speed Shimano Dura-ace DT shifters > Ultegra front and rear derailleurs > 12-28 rear gearing > 48/36/26 Sugino Crankset > Maroon Cloth HB Tape > Acorn Bag > Brown Hooded Cane Creek levers > VO pedals with Power Grips > Jack Brown Tires > > It's pretty much perfect for the mountainous road rides around here. > As I get the cash together, I'll probably switch out the wheels for > something with a little more bling than the functional XT hubs and > Salsa Delgado Cross 32h rims. > > Here's the link:http://www.flickr.com/photos/45341162@N04/ > > Dave -- 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: 65cm A Homer Hilsen PICS
Beauty. Nice bike Dave! On Feb 9, 4:29 pm, Dave Craig wrote: > Hi, Folks > > I finally got around to posting pics of my Hilsen. This bike replaced > the 64cm Atlantis I sold to another list member. I took some of the > ideas I liked about the set up on the Atlantis and I used those parts > on the Hilsen: > > Indexed 9 speed Shimano Dura-ace DT shifters > Ultegra front and rear derailleurs > 12-28 rear gearing > 48/36/26 Sugino Crankset > Maroon Cloth HB Tape > Acorn Bag > Brown Hooded Cane Creek levers > VO pedals with Power Grips > Jack Brown Tires > > It's pretty much perfect for the mountainous road rides around here. > As I get the cash together, I'll probably switch out the wheels for > something with a little more bling than the functional XT hubs and > Salsa Delgado Cross 32h rims. > > Here's the link:http://www.flickr.com/photos/45341162@N04/ > > Dave -- 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: Brand V Grab Sack
"...or maybe it was just a little, simple pop culture reference." which is what I meant when I said: 'but only was making the cultural reference to the commercial' On Feb 9, 1:26 pm, robert zeidler wrote: > ...or maybe it was just a little, simple pop culture reference. > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM, William wrote: > > In the Progressive Insurance commercial the husband and wife are > > shopping for insurance. The Progressive spokesperson comments on how > > the man is carrying the wife's purse, to which the wife haughtily > > replies "It's a European handbag" and the husband says "It was a gift" > > and nods his eyes in the wife's direction, indicating that he has to > > not only use it but pretend to like it since the wife gave it to > > him. > > > I can only assume that one using that reference to a Brand-V grabsack > > would be stating that the grabsack is not as useful as it claims to be > > and the only reason anybody would use one is because it was a gift. > > > Or maybe he didn't mean to say that the grabsack is lame or even > > effeminate, but only was making the cultural reference to the > > commercial. Maybe he just meant that users of the grabsack might have > > to explain to people what it is and what it's for, like the dude in > > the commercial. > > > Back to your original statement, though, Seth. You don't get the > > point of the reference, and neither do I. > > > On Feb 9, 10:43 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > >> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM, wrote: > >> > I was thinking of the insurance commercial. > > >> Sorry, I have no context for that at all. > > >> -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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- 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: Brand V Grab Sack
It was. I got it. Just probably a bit obscure for most of this list. (As would be most of modern/pop culture). Have the Grab Sack aka Murse (man's purse). Don't ride with it, but do use it on a daily basis for carrying stuff to work. Fits a coffee mug, Kindle, camera and iPod just fine. Probably would work on the bike, but personally hate carrying stuff on myself while riding. That's what my half million bike bags are for. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Feb 9, 3:26 pm, robert zeidler wrote: > ...or maybe it was just a little, simple pop culture reference. > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM, William wrote: > > In the Progressive Insurance commercial the husband and wife are > > shopping for insurance. The Progressive spokesperson comments on how > > the man is carrying the wife's purse, to which the wife haughtily > > replies "It's a European handbag" and the husband says "It was a gift" > > and nods his eyes in the wife's direction, indicating that he has to > > not only use it but pretend to like it since the wife gave it to > > him. > > > I can only assume that one using that reference to a Brand-V grabsack > > would be stating that the grabsack is not as useful as it claims to be > > and the only reason anybody would use one is because it was a gift. > > > Or maybe he didn't mean to say that the grabsack is lame or even > > effeminate, but only was making the cultural reference to the > > commercial. Maybe he just meant that users of the grabsack might have > > to explain to people what it is and what it's for, like the dude in > > the commercial. > > > Back to your original statement, though, Seth. You don't get the > > point of the reference, and neither do I. > > > On Feb 9, 10:43 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > >> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM, wrote: > >> > I was thinking of the insurance commercial. > > >> Sorry, I have no context for that at all. > > >> -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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: Vintage Grant Bicycle NOW: OT Umbrage
Please allow me to go off topic. Jeez folks BB obviously has a sense of humor. He's only referring to the fact that during the campaign Gore couldn't seem to decide who he was. I have several close friends who worked on the campaign in the Northeast and it was a common topic of conversation. You have to laugh as it hurts too much to cry. Good for you Bobby, ok now back to our show. RGZ On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Please allow me to bring this back on topic. The Grant Caprice ad (to > me) reads like an outrageous, far-flung story. If this has any truth > to it, then I stand corrected and I apologize for poking fun at it... > > But I won't apologize for the harmless over-the-top, OBVIOUSLY phony > Al Gore internet joke... I'm actually a fan. > > Peace and Goodwill, > BB > > On Feb 9, 12:04 pm, Jon Grant wrote: >> wrote: >> >> (by the way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) >> --- >> Seth Vidal answered: >> sorry, can't let it go.http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp >> --- >> Montclair BobbyB responded: >> Of course he didn't, but it's way too funny to abandon... sorry... >> >> --- >> >> Wow, Bobby. That¹s pretty crude. So you admit it¹s a lie, but justify the >> perpetuation of a smear because ³it¹s way too funny?² And if it were about >> you? If someone continued to tell a damaging lie about you because it was >> ³way too funny² you¹d be okay with that? >> >> I won¹t post again on the thread you took off-topic. >> >> -- >> Jon Grant >> Austin, Texas > > -- > 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. > > -- 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] 65cm A Homer Hilsen PICS
Hi, Folks I finally got around to posting pics of my Hilsen. This bike replaced the 64cm Atlantis I sold to another list member. I took some of the ideas I liked about the set up on the Atlantis and I used those parts on the Hilsen: Indexed 9 speed Shimano Dura-ace DT shifters Ultegra front and rear derailleurs 12-28 rear gearing 48/36/26 Sugino Crankset Maroon Cloth HB Tape Acorn Bag Brown Hooded Cane Creek levers VO pedals with Power Grips Jack Brown Tires It's pretty much perfect for the mountainous road rides around here. As I get the cash together, I'll probably switch out the wheels for something with a little more bling than the functional XT hubs and Salsa Delgado Cross 32h rims. Here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45341162@N04/ Dave -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Brand V Grab Sack
...or maybe it was just a little, simple pop culture reference. On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM, William wrote: > In the Progressive Insurance commercial the husband and wife are > shopping for insurance. The Progressive spokesperson comments on how > the man is carrying the wife's purse, to which the wife haughtily > replies "It's a European handbag" and the husband says "It was a gift" > and nods his eyes in the wife's direction, indicating that he has to > not only use it but pretend to like it since the wife gave it to > him. > > I can only assume that one using that reference to a Brand-V grabsack > would be stating that the grabsack is not as useful as it claims to be > and the only reason anybody would use one is because it was a gift. > > Or maybe he didn't mean to say that the grabsack is lame or even > effeminate, but only was making the cultural reference to the > commercial. Maybe he just meant that users of the grabsack might have > to explain to people what it is and what it's for, like the dude in > the commercial. > > Back to your original statement, though, Seth. You don't get the > point of the reference, and neither do I. > > On Feb 9, 10:43 am, Seth Vidal wrote: >> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM, wrote: >> > I was thinking of the insurance commercial. >> >> Sorry, I have no context for that at all. >> >> -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. > > -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Brand V Grab Sack
You need to get out more, dude. I'm just pulling your leg. On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM, wrote: >> I was thinking of the insurance commercial. > > > Sorry, I have no context for that at all. > > -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. > > -- 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: Brand V Grab Sack
I think the point is, "dude, it's a purse." At least that's what I was thinking this morning as I carried it into work. I'm a fop. I could don my Utilikilt and tam and go to town in full Nü- Scots drag. Philip www.biketinker.com On Feb 9, 1:55 pm, William wrote: > In the Progressive Insurance commercial the husband and wife are > shopping for insurance. The Progressive spokesperson comments on how > the man is carrying the wife's purse, to which the wife haughtily > replies "It's a European handbag" and the husband says "It was a gift" > and nods his eyes in the wife's direction, indicating that he has to > not only use it but pretend to like it since the wife gave it to > him. > > I can only assume that one using that reference to a Brand-V grabsack > would be stating that the grabsack is not as useful as it claims to be > and the only reason anybody would use one is because it was a gift. > > Or maybe he didn't mean to say that the grabsack is lame or even > effeminate, but only was making the cultural reference to the > commercial. Maybe he just meant that users of the grabsack might have > to explain to people what it is and what it's for, like the dude in > the commercial. > > Back to your original statement, though, Seth. You don't get the > point of the reference, and neither do I. > > On Feb 9, 10:43 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM, wrote: > > > I was thinking of the insurance commercial. > > > Sorry, I have no context for that at all. > > > -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: Seeking Comments: Mark's Bar vs. Noodle Bar
Yes, that's it. On Feb 9, 10:25 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Curious: can you say exactly why? I also prefer the 185 shape, but > only on bikes with bars 4 or 5 cm below saddle. > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM, SISDDWG wrote: > > I switched from Noodles to Mark's on two bikes. I prefer the Mark's. > > > On Feb 8, 5:44 pm, Ray wrote: > >> Seeking comments and preferences Mark's bar against a Nitto "Noodle" > >> bar. > > > -- > > 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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.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] Pasela options
Anyone had an opportunity to compare the new hypertex casing that's being offered in Soma's version of the Pasela with the standard and tourguard Pasela, both for ride quality and actual width/size? (I'm thinking that, since the new 650b version is narrower with the hypetex, that the 700c version might be as well) I'm hoping it rides similarly to the standard Pasela with the flat protection of the tourguard and maybe offers a perfect size for my Rambouillet with fenders... B-) I'd just go with the 32 but if it's a couple of mm's narrower than marked, I might be able to squeeze the 35 in there. -- 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: Brand V Grab Sack
That's some serious message-mixing there. My sweetie and I each got Grab sacks last summer during a visit to RBWBikeLoveHQ.Sweetie uses hers regularly as a purse. I use mine for lots of urban riding when a larger bag is Simply Too Much. Mine holds a sack lunch, a windshell and novel -- which is just about all I want to take along on long solo rides out in the country. A lovely bag. On Feb 9, 11:27 am, "Scott G." wrote: > When I first saw the "Grab Sack" I thought it was a shell bag. > > The Duluth bag is leather and > wool.http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/hunt-fish/shoulder-ammo-bags/wool-... > > Sew on PETA and NRA logo patches and you are all set. -- 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: WAS: Vintage Grant Bicycle NOW: OT Umbrage
Please allow me to bring this back on topic. The Grant Caprice ad (to me) reads like an outrageous, far-flung story. If this has any truth to it, then I stand corrected and I apologize for poking fun at it... But I won't apologize for the harmless over-the-top, OBVIOUSLY phony Al Gore internet joke... I'm actually a fan. Peace and Goodwill, BB On Feb 9, 12:04 pm, Jon Grant wrote: > wrote: > > (by the way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) > --- > Seth Vidal answered: > sorry, can't let it go.http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp > --- > Montclair BobbyB responded: > Of course he didn't, but it's way too funny to abandon... sorry... > > --- > > Wow, Bobby. That¹s pretty crude. So you admit it¹s a lie, but justify the > perpetuation of a smear because ³it¹s way too funny?² And if it were about > you? If someone continued to tell a damaging lie about you because it was > ³way too funny² you¹d be okay with that? > > I won¹t post again on the thread you took off-topic. > > -- > Jon Grant > Austin, Texas -- 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: Brand V Grab Sack
When I first saw the "Grab Sack" I thought it was a shell bag. The Duluth bag is leather and wool. http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/hunt-fish/shoulder-ammo-bags/wool-shell-bags.html Sew on PETA and NRA logo patches and you are all set. -- 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] WAS: Vintage Grant Bicycle NOW: OT Umbrage
wrote: (by the way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) --- Seth Vidal answered: sorry, can't let it go. http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp --- Montclair BobbyB responded: Of course he didn't, but it's way too funny to abandon... sorry... --- Wow, Bobby. That¹s pretty crude. So you admit it¹s a lie, but justify the perpetuation of a smear because ³it¹s way too funny?² And if it were about you? If someone continued to tell a damaging lie about you because it was ³way too funny² you¹d be okay with that? I won¹t post again on the thread you took off-topic. -- Jon Grant Austin, Texas -- 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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
Autheticity of the above claim is guaranteed because it was claimed by Doug Peterson, twin BROTHER of Grant Peterson. What few people know, is that the Caprice family experienced a great deal of persecution in the mid-70's. Both Grant and Doug Caprice were frequently made fun of at school with the taunt "Hey, Caprice! Why are you so Capricious?" The torment eventually caused the family to change their family name to Peterson. On Feb 9, 10:01 am, doug peterson wrote: > This was an early Grant design, shortly before he joined B'stone. The > Caprice was a companion bike to go along with the Chevrolet Caprice of > the same era, predating the Trek / VW alliance. > > GOTCHA! > > dougP > > On Feb 9, 8:03 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > > Of course he didn't, but it's way too funny to abandon... sorry... > > > On Feb 9, 10:47 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > wrote: > > > > ...must be president of the "Society of Outrageous Claims"... (by the > > > > way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) > > > > sorry, can't let it go. > > > >http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp > > > > and > > > >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions#Inventions > > > > -sv- 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: Brand V Grab Sack
In the Progressive Insurance commercial the husband and wife are shopping for insurance. The Progressive spokesperson comments on how the man is carrying the wife's purse, to which the wife haughtily replies "It's a European handbag" and the husband says "It was a gift" and nods his eyes in the wife's direction, indicating that he has to not only use it but pretend to like it since the wife gave it to him. I can only assume that one using that reference to a Brand-V grabsack would be stating that the grabsack is not as useful as it claims to be and the only reason anybody would use one is because it was a gift. Or maybe he didn't mean to say that the grabsack is lame or even effeminate, but only was making the cultural reference to the commercial. Maybe he just meant that users of the grabsack might have to explain to people what it is and what it's for, like the dude in the commercial. Back to your original statement, though, Seth. You don't get the point of the reference, and neither do I. On Feb 9, 10:43 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM, wrote: > > I was thinking of the insurance commercial. > > Sorry, I have no context for that at all. > > -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.
Re: [RBW] Brand V Grab Sack
On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM, wrote: > I was thinking of the insurance commercial. Sorry, I have no context for that at all. -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] ride suggestions, of any type, near placerville?
Hi All, Wondering if anyone can suggest some good routes for this time of year near placerville? I'm open to onroad, off, or both. Would need snow 5" or less since I'm not looking for an epic out there. My ideal would be something that would take me up into the sierras... It looks like I'll be out there this weekend, and would love to take advantage of it. Thanks for your help~ erik -- oakland, ca bikenoir.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.
Re: [RBW] Brand V Grab Sack
I was thinking of the insurance commercial. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Seth Vidal Sender: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 13:19:17 To: Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Brand V Grab Sack On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM, robert zeidler wrote: > All I can say is > > "It's a European shoulder bag" > > "It was a gift". Roll eyes to right. I bought a grab sack as a gift for someone and they love it. functional, attractive and simple, they use it daily. They also loved the vegan-ness of it. Maybe I am not understanding your tone here, but is the eye-roll supposed to be snarky? You need to remember in email communications that tone doesn't exist. Please try to be more plain in your comments. 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking Comments: Mark's Bar vs. Noodle Bar
Curious: can you say exactly why? I also prefer the 185 shape, but only on bikes with bars 4 or 5 cm below saddle. On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM, SISDDWG wrote: > I switched from Noodles to Mark's on two bikes. I prefer the Mark's. > > On Feb 8, 5:44 pm, Ray wrote: >> Seeking comments and preferences Mark's bar against a Nitto "Noodle" >> bar. > > -- > 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. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.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.
Re: [RBW] Brand V Grab Sack
On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM, robert zeidler wrote: > All I can say is > > "It's a European shoulder bag" > > "It was a gift". Roll eyes to right. I bought a grab sack as a gift for someone and they love it. functional, attractive and simple, they use it daily. They also loved the vegan-ness of it. Maybe I am not understanding your tone here, but is the eye-roll supposed to be snarky? You need to remember in email communications that tone doesn't exist. Please try to be more plain in your comments. 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] Brand V Grab Sack
All I can say is "It's a European shoulder bag" "It was a gift". Roll eyes to right. RGZ -- 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: Barsack reveiws?
Patrick: Map cases are quite handy. If the bag doesn't include one, I've used a pencil case such as fits in a 3 ring notebook. They're fairly waterproof, have mounting holes and are cheap. dougP On Feb 9, 6:25 am, bassandbike wrote: > Great information everyone. Thank you so much. > > Ami (and John, if you're watching), with your Acorns, do you ever > stuff a map in the top and use it Rando style? I have some pretty > crazy mixed terrain rides coming up and I will need access to a cue > sheet. Wondering specifically how useful the mapcase functionality > is from that distance > > There is also a super tall Berthoudbut not sure I can stretch for > the 400 or so bucks it will take to put the thing on (with racks, > supports, etc). > > This list rules. Such a wealth of information. > > Patrick > > On Feb 8, 9:07 pm, AmiSingh wrote: > > > > > Patrick, > > > I ride a 69cm A Homer Hilsen and find that the reach to a front rack > > bag is fine. > > > You can check photos of the Mark's Rack and Boxy Rando Bag from Acorn > > on my Flickr account here for you to get a good idea of what the setup > > looks like: > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5330477847/in/pool-1602994@N21/ > > > They're also used on John's 67 AHH here: > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919632@N04/4405075646/ > > > Hope this helps -- > > > Ami- 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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
This was an early Grant design, shortly before he joined B'stone. The Caprice was a companion bike to go along with the Chevrolet Caprice of the same era, predating the Trek / VW alliance. GOTCHA! dougP On Feb 9, 8:03 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Of course he didn't, but it's way too funny to abandon... sorry... > > On Feb 9, 10:47 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > wrote: > > > ...must be president of the "Society of Outrageous Claims"... (by the > > > way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) > > > sorry, can't let it go. > > >http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp > > > and > > >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions#Inventions > > > -sv- 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: New (to me anyway) and quite flat platform pedals ...
> Having written a little marketing copy in my time, I must say that the > Canfield claims were pretty egregious. One of the dangers with cottage industries selling through their own websites is they sometimes decide to write their own copy. There may be some metal fabricators who can write good marketing copy. For the most part, the two do not overlap. Probably they should have just stuck with their first instinct and said something along the lines of - Dude! This is one cool looking flat pedal! On Feb 9, 11:19 am, CycloFiend wrote: > Having written a little marketing copy in my time, I must say that the > Canfield claims were pretty egregious. > > It lowers the bottom bracket only in the sense that you have to lower your > saddle to maintain the same leg extension. > > _Why_ that could possibly be a percieved benefit to the target market is > beyond me. And that's just the first sentance. The piffle continues > throughout. > > Really, really makes me once again appreciate the forthright aspect of GP's > copy writing. I'm going to go reread some catalogs. > > - Jim "...bad writing makes me cranky." > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: New (to me anyway) and quite flat platform pedals ...
Having written a little marketing copy in my time, I must say that the Canfield claims were pretty egregious. It lowers the bottom bracket only in the sense that you have to lower your saddle to maintain the same leg extension. _Why_ that could possibly be a percieved benefit to the target market is beyond me. And that's just the first sentance. The piffle continues throughout. Really, really makes me once again appreciate the forthright aspect of GP's copy writing. I'm going to go reread some catalogs. - Jim "...bad writing makes me cranky." -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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] Rivendell for sale, looking for a good home.
Hi everyone, The pastor at my school is selling his beautiful Rivendell and has asked me to help him sell it. Here is the craigslits link: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2201630268.html The bike is in great shape and he keeps it maintained by a shop in San Jose, where he lives. The bike was purchased from Pedal Revolution in the Mission, a non profit bike shop that offers youth programs for kids in my neighborhood. In addition to the images on the CL post, I have a few detailed images as well. For payment, you can paypal me, or write a check/cash directly to him. The bike is currently at work (the school), Grace Cathedral, in Nob Hill. If you want to check it out, let me know. If you want me to ship it, I'll do that too, I'll let you know what the actual shipping cost is at the UPS. Let me know if you have any technical questions. elyk...@gmail.com Rivendell Custom frame built by Waterford 58*57(c-c) Joe Bell painted orange Dura Ace r. derailleur & shifters 11-28 Ultegra f. derailleur & crank 50/34 New Campagnolo Eurus wheels Brand new Vredeststein Tricomp tires Honjo fluted fenders New Nitto post Nitto stem & bars Brooks leather saddle & bar tape green -- 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: New (to me anyway) and quite flat platform pedals ...
I am not familiar with Canfield. Currently, I am using the more White Industry platform pedals on my commuter bike. The Whites are more expensive and require either a toe clip, a half clip, or power grips. But they are wonderfully smooth pedals, are very easy to clean and grease, and look great. If the Canfields are anywhere near as smooth as the Whites (or the MKS Custom Nuevos), they may be a viable alternative. I do agree there are less expensive options out there that probably function as or nearly as well. Personally, I do not mind paying a little more to the mom and pop or for Canfield - bro and bro - if the product is good quality. The Whites certainly are top quality. Somewhat curious whether these live up to White standards. On Feb 9, 9:07 am, Beth H wrote: > That's a lot of money for reduced slippage. > Of course, if you're looking for a dwnhill pedal these may be the > ticket. Otherwise, really, just about anything flat will work fine. > I race on Crank Bros. 5050XX (sealed bearing version, replaceable pins > and plates) without shin guards and have yet to take a significant > core sample of my leg. The pedal is just a big, wide, happy platform > for my foot. > For anything else, any ordinary BMX-type flat pedal will work fine for > all but the biggest feet, and costs far less. I like the MKS platform > pedals that Riv sells, but I'm also a fan of the Redline BMX pedal > with replaceable pins and sealed bearings. Both cost less than $50 a > pair retail, and losse-bearing versions of the Redline pedal cost > around half of that. > Beth -- 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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
Of course he didn't, but it's way too funny to abandon... sorry... On Feb 9, 10:47 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > wrote: > > ...must be president of the "Society of Outrageous Claims"... (by the > > way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) > > sorry, can't let it go. > > http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp > > and > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions#Inventions > > -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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > ...must be president of the "Society of Outrageous Claims"... (by the > way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) sorry, can't let it go. http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions#Inventions -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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
...must be president of the "Society of Outrageous Claims"... (by the way, the Vice President is Al "I invented the internet" Gore) On Feb 9, 10:25 am, Michael_S wrote: > Interesting story. Where do thse people come up with this? > > ~Mike > > On Feb 9, 6:40 am, karpowicz wrote: > > > > >http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2139679895.html > > > Saw this ad. Hmmm. - 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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
Huh? Is this a prime example of "Riv-isionist" history in the making, or am I simply ill-informed Bobby "My old Schwinn was actually the first Trek" Birmingham On Feb 9, 9:40 am, karpowicz wrote: > http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2139679895.html > > Saw this ad. Hmmm. -- 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: Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
Interesting story. Where do thse people come up with this? ~Mike On Feb 9, 6:40 am, karpowicz wrote: > http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2139679895.html > > Saw this ad. Hmmm. -- 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: New (to me anyway) and quite flat platform pedals ...
That's a lot of money for reduced slippage. Of course, if you're looking for a dwnhill pedal these may be the ticket. Otherwise, really, just about anything flat will work fine. I race on Crank Bros. 5050XX (sealed bearing version, replaceable pins and plates) without shin guards and have yet to take a significant core sample of my leg. The pedal is just a big, wide, happy platform for my foot. For anything else, any ordinary BMX-type flat pedal will work fine for all but the biggest feet, and costs far less. I like the MKS platform pedals that Riv sells, but I'm also a fan of the Redline BMX pedal with replaceable pins and sealed bearings. Both cost less than $50 a pair retail, and losse-bearing versions of the Redline pedal cost around half of that. Beth -- 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: Seeking Comments: Mark's Bar vs. Noodle Bar
I switched from Noodles to Mark's on two bikes. I prefer the Mark's. On Feb 8, 5:44 pm, Ray wrote: > Seeking comments and preferences Mark's bar against a Nitto "Noodle" > bar. -- 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] Vintage Grant Bicycle Great Condition
http://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/2139679895.html Saw this ad. Hmmm. -- 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: Barsack reveiws?
Great information everyone. Thank you so much. Ami (and John, if you're watching), with your Acorns, do you ever stuff a map in the top and use it Rando style? I have some pretty crazy mixed terrain rides coming up and I will need access to a cue sheet. Wondering specifically how useful the mapcase functionality is from that distance There is also a super tall Berthoudbut not sure I can stretch for the 400 or so bucks it will take to put the thing on (with racks, supports, etc). This list rules. Such a wealth of information. Patrick On Feb 8, 9:07 pm, AmiSingh wrote: > Patrick, > > I ride a 69cm A Homer Hilsen and find that the reach to a front rack > bag is fine. > > You can check photos of the Mark's Rack and Boxy Rando Bag from Acorn > on my Flickr account here for you to get a good idea of what the setup > looks like: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/amisingh/5330477847/in/pool-1602994@N21/ > > They're also used on John's 67 AHH here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/32919632@N04/4405075646/ > > Hope this helps -- > > Ami > -- 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] Fwd: YouTube - Cherry Pie 2011--The Movie
Video from a criterium race in Napa this past weekend. Not much Riv content (steel bkes were as scarce as hen's teeth), but it features my stepson, and up-and-coming young racer. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNOERvDUm9Y --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: 650B Wheels for Touring
I've had 32 spoke MTB wheels survive for years and had a 32 spoke 26" Touring wheel "notch" the spokes as the cross. Changed the rear wheel to 36 spokes and have not had a problem since. Weight 150, carry 20-40 lbs of gear. Angus On Feb 8, 9:15 am, Michael_S wrote: > I am converting an older British Tourer to 650B. I need to have some > wheels built and was wondering about spoke count. I know on 700c that > 36 spokes is preferred ( I know some even like 40+). Anyone out there > tour on 650B 32 spoke wheels? I am planning on Dyad rims and I weigh > 188 and don't plan on more than 30lbs of stuff. > > ~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-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: FS: Paul Touring Cantilevers plus extra
Original link worked for me. Nice brakes! On Feb 7, 1:22 pm, MichaelH wrote: > As much as I love Paul's brakes, I don't have any need right now. Can > you send us a link to the Campy stuff, probably my stupidity but I > couldn't find one one the ebay page. > michael > > On Feb 7, 1:46 pm, William wrote: > > > I gave the Bunch first crack at these Paul brakes a couple months > > back. Now I've got them up on eBay, starting bid of $1. Have a look > > if you are interested. A set of black anodized Paul Touring > > Cantilevers. Also a Paul Brake Booster. Lots of Campy Chorus stuff, > > too, but that stuff probably won't get much play in this crowd. > > Actually I have lots of auctions going, and it's all bike stuff. Have > > a look if you like. This marks the complete de-Brifterization of my > > garage. > > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260734017380&ssPag... -- 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.
