[RBW] Re: New Sam Auction Color
On Mar 4, 1:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Grant's wording on this bluish one includes a virtual guarantee that there will be more Sams made in this color. It doesn't seem like a guarantee that the SH will get that color. the post says: It's a color we're considering for something, and wanted to see it on a bike, so had Wford make the bike, paint it thusly. It seems to mean that they have another project/bike in mind for this color, which is more intriguing IMHO :D I have read that Rivendell is working out the details of a heavy duty, low price city- bike later this year. Personally I think with the SH already having had two colors, maybe it's better to give another one of their models a new hue. -- 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] hiawatha posters
If you want one of these grab it quickly. Skip at Surly has also put the word out http://surlybikes.com/blog/ and that kind of endorsement, which seldom happens for anything not made by Surly, will bring a big response. Might be all gone already. -jb - tired of the cold and snow but glad to live in Minneapolis where the functional-bike scene is always hot. On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 1:23 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I just saw this from the hiawatha blog but I thought I'd mention it. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/03/2011-hc-poster.html I don't think it's a big stretch to say that bike looks a lot like an orange sam. gorgeous poster. I have one of the ones from last year. Looks great on the wall. -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. -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA -- 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: hiawatha posters
Jim already has my money for it. (Helps that I had to stop at his shop last night to pick up a bike.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mar 5, 6:36 am, John Blish jbl...@gmail.com wrote: If you want one of these grab it quickly. Skip at Surly has also put the word out http://surlybikes.com/blog/ and that kind of endorsement, which seldom happens for anything not made by Surly, will bring a big response. Might be all gone already. -jb - tired of the cold and snow but glad to live in Minneapolis where the functional-bike scene is always hot. On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 1:23 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I just saw this from the hiawatha blog but I thought I'd mention it. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2011/03/2011-hc-poster.html I don't think it's a big stretch to say that bike looks a lot like an orange sam. gorgeous poster. I have one of the ones from last year. Looks great on the wall. -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. -- John Blish Minneapolis MN USA- 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 Sam Auction Color
First bid up, and much better photos loaded. The color is even better in these views. Well done Riv! http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/337 Marty On Mar 5, 8:54 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Another opinion - am 6' with an 89cm pbh and ride a 56cm fist generation Sam Hillborne. That was after a lot of discussion and worry on my part. Photo of bike from last summer -http://tinyurl.com/6f2bbnc On the new generation of Hillborne bikes, I could (and probably would) ride a 60cm frame. Have test ridden one and it works. Quite well, in fact. For comparison, was recently able to straddle a Hillborne from the same time period as mine. Wow, that was a big bike. Could barely reach the bars as it was setup. Would probably need a 60mm stem to be comfortable. Maybe even a 50. Do happen to like the look of this latest Hillborne, but the color seems awfully close to Surly's Utility Blue from a couple of years ago. Not a bad thing. Just very similar to my eyes. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mar 4, 7:21 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all your input! I live in the bay area, so maybe I'll try to do a test ride at RBW before I decide to bid. -nathan On Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Hi! To me it seems you're right at the spot where there's no clear winner without considering various factors. If you like high bars (say, 2-3cm or more above the saddle) and intend to avoid truly rugged terrain, I'd say the 60cm would be the default choice. If you like lower-than-that bars or ride in the hooks or want to accommodate rough stuff or have short arms or intend to ride thinly- shod a lot, then I'd say the 56cm would work better. Of course, if you get a chance to straddle a 60cm set up roughly your way, you'll know one way or the other pretty quickly. I'm 6' tall, have a 90 PBH, like *very* high bars (5-10 cm above the saddle), ride bad roads and improved trails (no out-in-the-middle-of- the-field or boulder-skipping stuff), use 700x40 or 700x38 tires @60-70psi, and *never* let the weather stop me (the 700x40 tires have 240 studs). My 60cm Sam is near perfect. A 61cm would certainly be even better. A 62 would work either even better or not at all. The 64cm is definitely a no-go. Here are various pictures of my bike. I do like my handlebars high. But the frame felt fine for me even with the Bullmoose 150mm bars as pictured. (I lately have chosen to ride with those bars on the RBW- sold steerer extender. That is a *sweet* ride! But I'll switch 'em back some too.) (Try to ignore the rampant look in the photos. I've since cut the kickstand down a bit. It looks *way* more normal, even with the really high bars.) http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/albatross-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/bullmoose-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/moustache-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/noodle-bike.jpg (All the configurations have a Dirt Drop 100 stem.) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Mar 4, 12:17 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: It's beautiful. I'm tempted… but is a 56cm Sam too small for me? I'm 5'11, 88 PBH, SH usually around 77-78. Would that result in a lotta seatpost showing / would a 60cm Sam fit me better? -nathan On Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7:51 AM, scott wrote: Holy Smokes! I think the Sam Riv is auctioning right now is the nicest color I've seen in a long time. It makes the single color paint job pop! I would be thrilled if the new batch of Sam's were this color. In other words, GRANT and Crew, please use this color on the new Sams! Scott Counting pennies for a Hillborne Lutz -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.-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
Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam Auction Color
IIRC, the city bike was going to be all black, so maybe there's another bike in the works from Riv-Works. On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 3:59 AM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.comwrote: On Mar 4, 1:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Grant's wording on this bluish one includes a virtual guarantee that there will be more Sams made in this color. It doesn't seem like a guarantee that the SH will get that color. the post says: It's a color we're considering for something, and wanted to see it on a bike, so had Wford make the bike, paint it thusly. It seems to mean that they have another project/bike in mind for this color, which is more intriguing IMHO :D I have read that Rivendell is working out the details of a heavy duty, low price city- bike later this year. Personally I think with the SH already having had two colors, maybe it's better to give another one of their models a new hue. -- 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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 Sam Auction Color
newenglandbike says: It doesn't seem like a guarantee that the SH will get that color. the post says: It's a color we're considering for something, and wanted to see it on a bike, so had Wford make the bike, paint it thusly. William retorts: I was reading this part of the post where Grant says It is better in real life than it is here, and too good to use only on this bike, so if you buy this one you'll be the first, but not the last. I read 'bike' to mean 'instantiation of the Sam Hillborne'. Clearly newenglandbike reads 'bike' to mean 'model'. I now see it from that perspective, thanks. On Mar 5, 7:09 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: IIRC, the city bike was going to be all black, so maybe there's another bike in the works from Riv-Works. On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 3:59 AM, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.comwrote: On Mar 4, 1:13 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Grant's wording on this bluish one includes a virtual guarantee that there will be more Sams made in this color. It doesn't seem like a guarantee that the SH will get that color. the post says: It's a color we're considering for something, and wanted to see it on a bike, so had Wford make the bike, paint it thusly. It seems to mean that they have another project/bike in mind for this color, which is more intriguing IMHO :D I have read that Rivendell is working out the details of a heavy duty, low price city- bike later this year. Personally I think with the SH already having had two colors, maybe it's better to give another one of their models a new hue. -- 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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 Sam Auction Color
The Amos? From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com maybe there's another bike in the works from Riv-Works. -- 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 Sam Auction Color
I think the color and that is going to be Soma's call. That blue is gorgeous, so what ever it ends up on will be out of the park! On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 7:37 AM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The Amos? -- * From:* cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com ** maybe there's another bike in the works from Riv-Works. -- 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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 Sam Auction Color
Just saw the close-ups... it's a very nice color. I think I've heard it called Pigeon blue. Very close to the color of this nice Capricorn that everyone loved @ 2010 NAHBS . http://www.flickr.com/photos/shortpants51/4387746266/in/set-72157621182949858/ With a pearl on top I'm sure it will be gorgeous in the sun too. Those bars are not for me but the rest of the bike is perfect. ~Mike On Mar 5, 7:46 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I think the color and that is going to be Soma's call. That blue is gorgeous, so what ever it ends up on will be out of the park! On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 7:37 AM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: The Amos? -- * From:* cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com ** maybe there's another bike in the works from Riv-Works. -- 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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 Sam Auction Color
I am suprised no one has said anything about the fork on this bike yet. With many here having a sharp eye on the bend, this one appears rather abrupt even for waterford. The last auction had a wonderful smoothe bend. I am sure it does exactly what it is supposed to, just curious. -- 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 Sam Auction Color
And as for function, I'm riding a Hillborne right now with the exact same gearing: 24-36-46 in front and the amazing 12-36 9-speed in the back, and my experience is that this gearing on this bike is outstanding. On Mar 5, 2011, at 6:00 AM, Marty wrote: First bid up, and much better photos loaded. The color is even better in these views. Well done Riv! http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/337 Marty On Mar 5, 8:54 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Another opinion - am 6' with an 89cm pbh and ride a 56cm fist generation Sam Hillborne. That was after a lot of discussion and worry on my part. Photo of bike from last summer -http://tinyurl.com/6f2bbnc On the new generation of Hillborne bikes, I could (and probably would) ride a 60cm frame. Have test ridden one and it works. Quite well, in fact. For comparison, was recently able to straddle a Hillborne from the same time period as mine. Wow, that was a big bike. Could barely reach the bars as it was setup. Would probably need a 60mm stem to be comfortable. Maybe even a 50. Do happen to like the look of this latest Hillborne, but the color seems awfully close to Surly's Utility Blue from a couple of years ago. Not a bad thing. Just very similar to my eyes. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mar 4, 7:21 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all your input! I live in the bay area, so maybe I'll try to do a test ride at RBW before I decide to bid. -nathan On Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Hi! To me it seems you're right at the spot where there's no clear winner without considering various factors. If you like high bars (say, 2-3cm or more above the saddle) and intend to avoid truly rugged terrain, I'd say the 60cm would be the default choice. If you like lower-than-that bars or ride in the hooks or want to accommodate rough stuff or have short arms or intend to ride thinly- shod a lot, then I'd say the 56cm would work better. Of course, if you get a chance to straddle a 60cm set up roughly your way, you'll know one way or the other pretty quickly. I'm 6' tall, have a 90 PBH, like *very* high bars (5-10 cm above the saddle), ride bad roads and improved trails (no out-in-the-middle-of- the-field or boulder-skipping stuff), use 700x40 or 700x38 tires @60-70psi, and *never* let the weather stop me (the 700x40 tires have 240 studs). My 60cm Sam is near perfect. A 61cm would certainly be even better. A 62 would work either even better or not at all. The 64cm is definitely a no-go. Here are various pictures of my bike. I do like my handlebars high. But the frame felt fine for me even with the Bullmoose 150mm bars as pictured. (I lately have chosen to ride with those bars on the RBW- sold steerer extender. That is a *sweet* ride! But I'll switch 'em back some too.) (Try to ignore the rampant look in the photos. I've since cut the kickstand down a bit. It looks *way* more normal, even with the really high bars.) http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/albatross-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/bullmoose-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/moustache-bike.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits/noodle-bike.jpg (All the configurations have a Dirt Drop 100 stem.) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Mar 4, 12:17 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: It's beautiful. I'm tempted… but is a 56cm Sam too small for me? I'm 5'11, 88 PBH, SH usually around 77-78. Would that result in a lotta seatpost showing / would a 60cm Sam fit me better? -nathan On Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7:51 AM, scott wrote: Holy Smokes! I think the Sam Riv is auctioning right now is the nicest color I've seen in a long time. It makes the single color paint job pop! I would be thrilled if the new batch of Sam's were this color. In other words, GRANT and Crew, please use this color on the new Sams! Scott Counting pennies for a Hillborne Lutz -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.-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.
[RBW] Re: New Sam Auction Color
I do see the abrupt curve of that fork ,but it maters not at all to me. But...what's up with the forks ends? They're crazythey look ancient Roman. -- 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 Sam Auction Color
The other place I've seen that fork tip is in the Riv Video on youtube showing how to install a Big Front Rack. The bike was a big Bombadil and it had those fork tips. My Bombadil doesn't have those winged tips. Wingtips? On Mar 5, 12:20 pm, jandrews_nyc jasonaschwa...@gmail.com wrote: I do see the abrupt curve of that fork ,but it maters not at all to me. But...what's up with the forks ends? They're crazythey look ancient Roman. -- 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] Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.
Took out the Bleriot with Hetres for a spin and while hanging out reading a book it fell over and now one of my compression washers is cracked. Annoying, can't believe Riv specced a part with fragile plastic, etc…. My question: Do I wait for VO to get more in stock or can I use something else? Can I use a leather washer instead of a compression washer? Or am I boned? Pics of the Bleriot: (ignore my front derailler cable fray) http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/5500751630/in/set-72157624548021380/ -- 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: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.
Which compression washer where now? On Mar 5, 2011, at 4:23 PM, Justin August wrote: Took out the Bleriot with Hetres for a spin and while hanging out reading a book it fell over and now one of my compression washers is cracked. Annoying, can't believe Riv specced a part with fragile plastic, etc…. My question: Do I wait for VO to get more in stock or can I use something else? Can I use a leather washer instead of a compression washer? Or am I boned? Pics of the Bleriot: (ignore my front derailler cable fray) http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/5500751630/in/set-72157624548021380/ -- 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: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.
Are you talking about the little grey disks? these are a known limitation of the silvers shifters, they're great but not perfect. rivendell has a kit, but i think you can also piece together your own kit at the hardware store, here's the video that shows what you're looking for http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO_6CoVjnvo i wish they were metal (i have a set of suntour cyclones that are like this), but then again my sprint shifters w/ plastic washers are still holding together after 10 years, and your's broke after it fell, just saying ;) On Mar 5, 5:23 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Took out the Bleriot with Hetres for a spin and while hanging out reading a book it fell over and now one of my compression washers is cracked. Annoying, can't believe Riv specced a part with fragile plastic, etc…. My question: Do I wait for VO to get more in stock or can I use something else? Can I use a leather washer instead of a compression washer? Or am I boned? Pics of the Bleriot: (ignore my front derailler cable fray)http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/5500751630/in/set-721576245... -- 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 Bar-End Shifters
As i'm thinking about Silver Shifters, i was looking at the videos and i realize that i've had my silver shifters mounted reverse for the last 10 years. What i mean is i have them facing out instead of facing in. I'm guessing you want to face them in to protect them from falls etc. But now i'm wondering, are friction shifters front/rear specific? I realize i've swapped them now, but never had a concern till i noticed today :) -- 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: Silver Bar-End Shifters
I don't think they are front / rear specific. I find that having the D-rings on the outside makes them easier to adjust friction while riding. Both the pods levers are clearly marked L and R. Now I know one reason. dougP On Mar 5, 4:37 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: As i'm thinking about Silver Shifters, i was looking at the videos and i realize that i've had my silver shifters mounted reverse for the last 10 years. What i mean is i have them facing out instead of facing in. I'm guessing you want to face them in to protect them from falls etc. But now i'm wondering, are friction shifters front/rear specific? I realize i've swapped them now, but never had a concern till i noticed today :) -- 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: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.
If you're at the hardware store getting the washers as shown in the Riv video, also get some star washers if they have them. I used them in place of the lock washer as they seem to hold better. Riv mentions that the gray plastic washer is a weak link, would be metal in a perfect world, but it ain't gonna happen so the alternate washer kit is a work around. It works. dougP On Mar 5, 4:11 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Are you talking about the little grey disks? these are a known limitation of the silvers shifters, they're great but not perfect. rivendell has a kit, but i think you can also piece together your own kit at the hardware store, here's the video that shows what you're looking forhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO_6CoVjnvo i wish they were metal (i have a set of suntour cyclones that are like this), but then again my sprint shifters w/ plastic washers are still holding together after 10 years, and your's broke after it fell, just saying ;) On Mar 5, 5:23 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Took out the Bleriot with Hetres for a spin and while hanging out reading a book it fell over and now one of my compression washers is cracked. Annoying, can't believe Riv specced a part with fragile plastic, etc…. My question: Do I wait for VO to get more in stock or can I use something else? Can I use a leather washer instead of a compression washer? Or am I boned? Pics of the Bleriot: (ignore my front derailler cable fray)http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/5500751630/in/set-721576245...- 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: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.
What I'm gathering is that all I need is a lockring and a bunch of spacers. Basically. Going to try tomorrow. When I'm less……..lubricated than I am now. -Justin On Mar 5, 8:28 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: If you're at the hardware store getting the washers as shown in the Riv video, also get some star washers if they have them. I used them in place of the lock washer as they seem to hold better. Riv mentions that the gray plastic washer is a weak link, would be metal in a perfect world, but it ain't gonna happen so the alternate washer kit is a work around. It works. dougP On Mar 5, 4:11 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Are you talking about the little grey disks? these are a known limitation of the silvers shifters, they're great but not perfect. rivendell has a kit, but i think you can also piece together your own kit at the hardware store, here's the video that shows what you're looking forhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO_6CoVjnvo i wish they were metal (i have a set of suntour cyclones that are like this), but then again my sprint shifters w/ plastic washers are still holding together after 10 years, and your's broke after it fell, just saying ;) On Mar 5, 5:23 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Took out the Bleriot with Hetres for a spin and while hanging out reading a book it fell over and now one of my compression washers is cracked. Annoying, can't believe Riv specced a part with fragile plastic, etc…. My question: Do I wait for VO to get more in stock or can I use something else? Can I use a leather washer instead of a compression washer? Or am I boned? Pics of the Bleriot: (ignore my front derailler cable fray)http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinaugust/5500751630/in/set-721576245...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] Fwd: YouTube - DBC 200K 3-5-11
Video from today's 200K Davis Bike Club brevet, which I rode on my heavy and somewhat slow Pachley Guvnon (Riv content: lugged steel, leather saddle, wool jersey). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEXES47ADjY Enjoy! --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] FS: Bags, TA Crank Set with RIngs, TA Bottom Bracket
Cleaning out the garage. Before I eBay these, I thought I'd put them up here. Anyone getting ready for spring and long bike rides? PM for pics. 1) Baggins Banana Seat Bag $65 If you're here, you know about these bags. Lots of beausage on this one. 2) Acorn Med Seat Bag in tan. Great condition $75 Great condition. Near new. This one is actually between a medium and large. It holds a lot. 3) Acorn Small Handle Bar Bag in Black. $70 I don’t see this one offered on their website anymore. I never did use this one. This could also work as a saddle bag if you have the proper loops on your saddle. 4) TA Cyclotouriste Crank set with 46/30 chainrings TA pedal washers. 175 mm crank arm length. $175. Fits standard threaded pedals. Beautiful, classic design. VO is kinda making new versions of these. These are no longer made and difficult to find. This was purchased about a year ago from old, new stock. They have been used for about 100 miles and show some chain shift scratches on the inside of the larger chain ring. Otherwise, they still shine. No wear on the teeth can be seen. I swapped this out for a triple, so I no longer need this set. 5) TA Axix steel BB, Italian thread, 116 mm width. Only 100 miles use. It was used for the above mentioned crank set. $50 Shipping to lower 48 US states is included. Open to offers, if I'm asking too much for some of this. Thanks. -- 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: Bags, TA Crank Set with RIngs, TA Bottom Bracket
Do you have pictures of the handlebar bag? On Mar 5, 9:36 pm, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote: Cleaning out the garage. Before I eBay these, I thought I'd put them up here. Anyone getting ready for spring and long bike rides? PM for pics. 1) Baggins Banana Seat Bag $65 If you're here, you know about these bags. Lots of beausage on this one. 2) Acorn Med Seat Bag in tan. Great condition $75 Great condition. Near new. This one is actually between a medium and large. It holds a lot. 3) Acorn Small Handle Bar Bag in Black. $70 I don’t see this one offered on their website anymore. I never did use this one. This could also work as a saddle bag if you have the proper loops on your saddle. 4) TA Cyclotouriste Crank set with 46/30 chainrings TA pedal washers. 175 mm crank arm length. $175. Fits standard threaded pedals. Beautiful, classic design. VO is kinda making new versions of these. These are no longer made and difficult to find. This was purchased about a year ago from old, new stock. They have been used for about 100 miles and show some chain shift scratches on the inside of the larger chain ring. Otherwise, they still shine. No wear on the teeth can be seen. I swapped this out for a triple, so I no longer need this set. 5) TA Axix steel BB, Italian thread, 116 mm width. Only 100 miles use. It was used for the above mentioned crank set. $50 Shipping to lower 48 US states is included. Open to offers, if I'm asking too much for some of this. Thanks. -- 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: Fwd: YouTube - DBC 200K 3-5-11
awesome video! On Mar 5, 8:24 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Video from today's 200K Davis Bike Club brevet, which I rode on my heavy and somewhat slow Pachley Guvnon (Riv content: lugged steel, leather saddle, wool jersey). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEXES47ADjY Enjoy! --Eric campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.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: FS: Bags, TA Crank Set with RIngs, TA Bottom Bracket
Please send PM for pics. On Mar 5, 11:19 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Do you have pictures of the handlebar bag? On Mar 5, 9:36 pm, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote: Cleaning out the garage. Before I eBay these, I thought I'd put them up here. Anyone getting ready for spring and long bike rides? PM for pics. 1) Baggins Banana Seat Bag $65 If you're here, you know about these bags. Lots of beausage on this one. 2) Acorn Med Seat Bag in tan. Great condition $75 Great condition. Near new. This one is actually between a medium and large. It holds a lot. 3) Acorn Small Handle Bar Bag in Black. $70 I don’t see this one offered on their website anymore. I never did use this one. This could also work as a saddle bag if you have the proper loops on your saddle. 4) TA Cyclotouriste Crank set with 46/30 chainrings TA pedal washers. 175 mm crank arm length. $175. Fits standard threaded pedals. Beautiful, classic design. VO is kinda making new versions of these. These are no longer made and difficult to find. This was purchased about a year ago from old, new stock. They have been used for about 100 miles and show some chain shift scratches on the inside of the larger chain ring. Otherwise, they still shine. No wear on the teeth can be seen. I swapped this out for a triple, so I no longer need this set. 5) TA Axix steel BB, Italian thread, 116 mm width. Only 100 miles use. It was used for the above mentioned crank set. $50 Shipping to lower 48 US states is included. Open to offers, if I'm asking too much for some of this. Thanks. -- 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.
