[RBW] Re: FS: Merlin Solis 56.5 w/Dura-Ace
Thanks for the kind works to both you and Ryan. I'd rather my husband rode more ... then he'd be willing to keep more than one road bike. It's a fine bike and seriously, we'd like it to find a home where it'll be ridden. Whether it's bought for the frame or to be kept intact. Ryan, is the Eddy still on view? Cheers and thanks for all the good vibes. btw, this is a bit outside of Riv typical as well, but if someone has some good flat pedals for single speeding off road, or suggestions for same, please send me a note offlist. -Anne On Apr 7, 7:43 pm, Frankwurst fbr...@jwperry.com wrote: This may be true but read what Anne has to say and if anybody is the least bit interested you will not be dissapointed if you buy a bike from her. I know. I bought my current Atlantis from her and if anything she understates the overall condition of the things she sells. On Apr 7, 5:34 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: Really? Listing a bike with carbon in the frame on this particular email list? That's a bold move. ;) On Apr 7, 2011, at 3:15 PM, Anne wrote: 2005 Merlin Solis, Size Large, 56.5 top tube, 77.7 stand over This was my husband’s spare road ride and has been replaced by a custom build. The frame is in perfect shape. He prefers a quiet look to his frames so the top tube and down tube decals have been removed. From Merlin: “The Solis features a shorter top tube, longer head tube, slightly sloped top tube and hourglass carbon fiber seatstays. The goal is to put the rider in a more upright riding position for those that find that more comfortable. Even with its longer head tube, the bike is still very aesthetically pleasing because Merlin has taken care to position the top tube so there isn't an exaggerated extension of the head tube above the frame. This geometry will make it easy to achieve a more upright position while still riding the ‘sweet spot’ of the frame design.” Dura-Ace seatpost Dura-Ace brakes Dura-Ace 7800 shifters Dura-Ace 7700 F R der Carbon compact double crank 170 arms, 34x50 Phil Wood Titanium bottom bracket 12-26 cassette Cane Creek headset Ritchey Comp stem Nitto Noodle bars, 46cm, heat treated Speed Dream wheels: American Classic hubs, Velocity Aerohead rims 24/32h Michelin Pro Race tires (new) Alpha Q EX fork WTB Pure V saddle $1,750 + shipping and insurance Link to pics on photobucket: http://tinyurl.com/6hr6d5o -- 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 - -- 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: Soma/Riv Bike
On Thu, 2011-04-07 at 21:10 -0700, William wrote: I'd buy one of those Rivendells, if they didn't all need one of those 'signature' drivetrains. Drivetrains just act as a shelf to collect mud. I'm going to order one of those drivetrainless bikes, so I can remain mud free when I slog through the mud. Like this, http://media.dwell.com/images/314*314/ReForm-School-Amish-scooter.jpg you mean? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet
Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. Thanks, Tim Whalen -- 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] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet
Tim, You might try Mountain Sports LTD in Bristol. I know they had a 56cm (new) and they may have more frames in stock.. Bruce On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Tim Whalen whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. Thanks, Tim Whalen -- 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] New bicycling shoes from Timberland
Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Bruce http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11226425 -- 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: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!
Reminiscent of the silver Grant used on Herons. Had one of those in our stable for a while; it's a good color. Steve On Apr 6, 8:36 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Here's a close-up that does a pretty good job capturing the wonderful paint quality - albeit with a little levity on my part. http://tinyurl.com/3l74q7u -- 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] New bicycling shoes from Timberland
On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Pedal Flex is not a name calculated to appeal to many cyclists... -- 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] New bicycling shoes from Timberland
Did you watch the video. They flex while walking but remain stiff when flexed in the opposite direction On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Pedal Flex is not a name calculated to appeal to many cyclists... -- 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: New bicycling shoes from Timberland
I like the looks of that Radler Trail model - I've been looking for a cycling shoe like this one. Thanks for the tip! On Apr 8, 8:55 am, Bruce Baker bkno...@gmail.com wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Bruce http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11226425 -- 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 bicycling shoes from Timberland
I kinda like the Earthkeepers although I doubt I'd ever buy them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland
On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Pedal Flex is not a name calculated to appeal to many cyclists... Did you watch the video. They flex while walking but remain stiff when flexed in the opposite direction Nope. The simple point being that if they want to market their product to cyclists, Pedal Flex is not an instantly appealing name. Their marketing department may not understand their target market very well, flex commonly being considered a bad thing by the majority of serious cyclists. If people have to watch a video to understand what the name means, the name was not well chosen. This is marketing 101 stuff. -- 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] New bicycling shoes from Timberland
Au contraire, Pierre! What about laterally stiff and vertically compliant? Must be the shoes!! I'll also mention that I find Patagonia Boaris shoes with a firm Vibram sole to be excellent for unclipped in pedaling. They work well for walking/hiking application as well. Kind of loud color schemes tho. From: Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, April 8, 2011 10:28:46 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Pedal Flex is not a name calculated to appeal to many cyclists... Did you watch the video. They flex while walking but remain stiff when flexed in the opposite direction Nope. The simple point being that if they want to market their product to cyclists, Pedal Flex is not an instantly appealing name. -- 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] New bicycling shoes from Timberland
Their shoes plane. On 4/8/11, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Pedal Flex is not a name calculated to appeal to many cyclists... Did you watch the video. They flex while walking but remain stiff when flexed in the opposite direction Nope. The simple point being that if they want to market their product to cyclists, Pedal Flex is not an instantly appealing name. Their marketing department may not understand their target market very well, flex commonly being considered a bad thing by the majority of serious cyclists. If people have to watch a video to understand what the name means, the name was not well chosen. This is marketing 101 stuff. -- 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 bicycling shoes from Timberland
On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. -- 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] Free for SASE
Last year I was fortunate to come into half a dozen nice wool cycling jerseys at good prices, so I am giving away six of my Goodwill acquired merino wool pullovers, all in vg condition. All fit me well, all are Large and all are in the 29 length (bottom of collar to bottom of tail) range. Colors are dark grey, dark tan. Most are button plaquet but one is crew and one may be zippered. If you want one, send me a Priority Mail tyvek envelope with sufficient postage for a ls wool pullover from 87120 to your zip code. CONUS ONLY. First come etc. You must send a stamped tyvek envelope. No warranties implied or given. Questions: send me $25 per question via paypal. Email me to claim one; I will alert the list when all are claimed. Claim as many as you want, but please don't be greedy. Address: 3512 Nolina Court NW, Albuquerque NM 87120. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet
on 4/8/11 6:15 AM, Tim Whalen at whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. I recall Gino was selling his, but didn't follow the thread to see if he found a buyer. I can attest to the beauty and quality of the setup and build. http://tinyurl.com/fs-gino-ram58 - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- 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 chicas
Excellent shots on your flickr, Aili. I like your Atlantis a lot! There's something especially awesome about how those white-hooded 105 brakelever hoods age. Somebody should do a photo essay of all the shades of brown, grey, black, and white those hoods can become over the decades. On Apr 7, 2:39 pm, Aili partytimeexcell...@gmail.com wrote: Another lady lurker here. I've actually been reading this list for ages and have bought a ton of stuff off the other lovely posters here but I am often too busy to post (or tired of being on the internet). I'll try harder! Beautiful bikes everyone. I am, however, a Rivendell enabler and have peer pressured (gently shoved?) someone else on this list into getting a Rivendell (hi!) as well as some other folks. I'm a bike mechanic and my girlfriend usually borrows a Rivendell from me for anything longer than 20km (we bike camp). I just built her a really nice new bike but she seems hesitant to stop borrowing mine. Hmm. Whatever makes her happy. I've got a beefy camping and touring ready 54.5 (26 inch wheeled) Atlantis, a go fast 56 Rambouillet (green), soon a Box Dog Bikes Pelican and various other bikes. Rode a Populaire 100 on Sunday and saw some other Rivendells as well as a couple of Riv caps and bags. I was In good company. Also, apparently, too busy to keep my flickr account very current but I do have some photos up there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/catsbikesandbeer/ Maybe I'll throw up some more bike and bike trip photos. Cheers! -Aili -- 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 chicas
love you're Atlantis Aili! very nice setup. makes me miss mine even more than i normally do. -Jay B On Apr 7, 3:39 pm, Aili partytimeexcell...@gmail.com wrote: Another lady lurker here. I've actually been reading this list for ages and have bought a ton of stuff off the other lovely posters here but I am often too busy to post (or tired of being on the internet). I'll try harder! Beautiful bikes everyone. I am, however, a Rivendell enabler and have peer pressured (gently shoved?) someone else on this list into getting a Rivendell (hi!) as well as some other folks. I'm a bike mechanic and my girlfriend usually borrows a Rivendell from me for anything longer than 20km (we bike camp). I just built her a really nice new bike but she seems hesitant to stop borrowing mine. Hmm. Whatever makes her happy. I've got a beefy camping and touring ready 54.5 (26 inch wheeled) Atlantis, a go fast 56 Rambouillet (green), soon a Box Dog Bikes Pelican and various other bikes. Rode a Populaire 100 on Sunday and saw some other Rivendells as well as a couple of Riv caps and bags. I was In good company. Also, apparently, too busy to keep my flickr account very current but I do have some photos up there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/catsbikesandbeer/ Maybe I'll throw up some more bike and bike trip photos. Cheers! -Aili -- 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: Merlin Solis 56.5 w/Dura-Ace
It is! On Apr 8, 5:07 am, Anne speedyc...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks for the kind works to both you and Ryan. I'd rather my husband rode more ... then he'd be willing to keep more than one road bike. It's a fine bike and seriously, we'd like it to find a home where it'll be ridden. Whether it's bought for the frame or to be kept intact. Ryan, is the Eddy still on view? Cheers and thanks for all the good vibes. btw, this is a bit outside of Riv typical as well, but if someone has some good flat pedals for single speeding off road, or suggestions for same, please send me a note offlist. -Anne On Apr 7, 7:43 pm, Frankwurst fbr...@jwperry.com wrote: This may be true but read what Anne has to say and if anybody is the least bit interested you will not be dissapointed if you buy a bike from her. I know. I bought my current Atlantis from her and if anything she understates the overall condition of the things she sells. On Apr 7, 5:34 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: Really? Listing a bike with carbon in the frame on this particular email list? That's a bold move. ;) On Apr 7, 2011, at 3:15 PM, Anne wrote: 2005 Merlin Solis, Size Large, 56.5 top tube, 77.7 stand over This was my husband’s spare road ride and has been replaced by a custom build. The frame is in perfect shape. He prefers a quiet look to his frames so the top tube and down tube decals have been removed. From Merlin: “The Solis features a shorter top tube, longer head tube, slightly sloped top tube and hourglass carbon fiber seatstays. The goal is to put the rider in a more upright riding position for those that find that more comfortable. Even with its longer head tube, the bike is still very aesthetically pleasing because Merlin has taken care to position the top tube so there isn't an exaggerated extension of the head tube above the frame. This geometry will make it easy to achieve a more upright position while still riding the ‘sweet spot’ of the frame design.” Dura-Ace seatpost Dura-Ace brakes Dura-Ace 7800 shifters Dura-Ace 7700 F R der Carbon compact double crank 170 arms, 34x50 Phil Wood Titanium bottom bracket 12-26 cassette Cane Creek headset Ritchey Comp stem Nitto Noodle bars, 46cm, heat treated Speed Dream wheels: American Classic hubs, Velocity Aerohead rims 24/32h Michelin Pro Race tires (new) Alpha Q EX fork WTB Pure V saddle $1,750 + shipping and insurance Link to pics on photobucket: http://tinyurl.com/6hr6d5o -- 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.-Hidequoted 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: WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet
Gino's Ram is sold, its now in my basement. Some bad pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/sets/72157626331279675/ There was another one for sale on this group: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/812d5e4317dcb8f4 Don't know if it sold or not. On Apr 8, 11:11 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/8/11 6:15 AM, Tim Whalen at whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. I recall Gino was selling his, but didn't follow the thread to see if he found a buyer. I can attest to the beauty and quality of the setup and build. http://tinyurl.com/fs-gino-ram58 - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- 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 bicycling shoes from Timberland
Sorta like the look of the oxfords. Not that I'd normally wear that type o'shoe. But they sort of appeal to my contrarian biking streak. The name is a poor choice. That said I own a pair of SixSixOne shoes that are as flexible as anything and they work well with platform shoes. (Pretty sure I purchased them from a list member a few years ago.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 8, 10:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. -- 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] For the Love of Old Parts...
And for times when they get you into trouble. So i'll take the retro- derailleur request from a recent thread to bring this up. For some odd reason i've noticed that my inclination for bike parts leans towards the old. After a dalliance with carbon fiber and suspension in my youth (you should see my hardtail mt bike, carbon cranks from 1998! magura brakes! carbon fiber suspension seat post!). at the old age of 33 i'm only buying bike parts old then me or from an era older then me. Anyway here's one of those situations where maybe i'm getting myself into trouble buying the old stuff. I picked up this wheel recently and it's an old phil wood design, from the pictures i'd guess early 80's. Well it has a Shimano 600 freewheel, in general i love shimano 600 stuff (two cranks, brakes, levers etc), but i'm hesitant to use this wheel as is. The FW looks to be in ok condition. My concern is that i've done some research and i know that getting this freewheel off can be tricky, so i'm trying to decide now if i should attempt to remove and replace with something more modern or ride it and pray that i'll be able to remove it in a few years. This is an either or because after reading the nightmares about getting this freewheel off (and also tracking down the freewheel tool which is only made by one small mfr still) i wouldn't re-mount it myself. And i really would like to use the hub for years to come, it's held up this far no reason to think it won't keep going. http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599199529/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599781666/ And for those people who are going to tell me just to give up on freewheels, sure i could've just gotten a shimano 105 cassette hub wheel fort he same price, but i just love the fact that a 30 year old phil wood wheel still spins smooth. -- 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: For the Love of Old Parts...
The two prong freewheel tool setup was problematic, but you should be able to get it off when you need to do so. This is the procedure I always used in my years at the bike shop. 1. Freewheel tool into the freewheel 2. QR skewer back onto the wheel holding the freewheel tool snug against the freewheel 3. Freewheel tool flats get held TIGHT with your bench vice 4. Turn the wheel to break freewheel free 5. Remove skewer 6. Finish unthreading freewheel The bench vice is non-negotiable. You have to have a bench vice. If you can get it off with a bigass crescent wrench then it was never tight in the first place. If you skip step 2, or if you dont use a bench vice, you take on significant risk of damaging the slots in the freewheel body, or the tool or both. Once those flat slots become ramped slots, you could be hosed. For freewheels that are impossible to remove, you use a pin spanner or a drift punch to unscrew the bearing retainer, remove the sprockets part of the freewheel, let the bearings all fall on the floor. Pull the ratchet pawls and springs, and you'll be left with just the inner body, which will have places on it where you can squeeze that in your bench vice and get it off. This destroys the freewheel but allows you to use your wheel. On Apr 8, 1:07 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: And for times when they get you into trouble. So i'll take the retro- derailleur request from a recent thread to bring this up. For some odd reason i've noticed that my inclination for bike parts leans towards the old. After a dalliance with carbon fiber and suspension in my youth (you should see my hardtail mt bike, carbon cranks from 1998! magura brakes! carbon fiber suspension seat post!). at the old age of 33 i'm only buying bike parts old then me or from an era older then me. Anyway here's one of those situations where maybe i'm getting myself into trouble buying the old stuff. I picked up this wheel recently and it's an old phil wood design, from the pictures i'd guess early 80's. Well it has a Shimano 600 freewheel, in general i love shimano 600 stuff (two cranks, brakes, levers etc), but i'm hesitant to use this wheel as is. The FW looks to be in ok condition. My concern is that i've done some research and i know that getting this freewheel off can be tricky, so i'm trying to decide now if i should attempt to remove and replace with something more modern or ride it and pray that i'll be able to remove it in a few years. This is an either or because after reading the nightmares about getting this freewheel off (and also tracking down the freewheel tool which is only made by one small mfr still) i wouldn't re-mount it myself. And i really would like to use the hub for years to come, it's held up this far no reason to think it won't keep going. http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599199529/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599781666/ And for those people who are going to tell me just to give up on freewheels, sure i could've just gotten a shimano 105 cassette hub wheel fort he same price, but i just love the fact that a 30 year old phil wood wheel still spins smooth. -- 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] For the Love of Old Parts...
My guess is that any standard 2-prong remover will work on that freewheel, but I am admittedly not a Shimano expert. You should be able to order a remover at any reputable bike shop. When you get it, hold it tight to the freewheel by reinstalling the skewer, and use a nice, big wrench on the remover. It's important to hold the remover tight, because the remover and/or engaging parts on the freewheel will have a tendency to strip if you don't. Those are indeed some long-lasting hubs. I have a set on my '72 Cinelli and on my randonneuring bike. If the bearings ever stop spinning smoothly, Phil Wood will refurbish the hubs for you. --Eric N Sent from the iPad 2 On Apr 8, 2011, at 1:07 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: And for times when they get you into trouble. So i'll take the retro- derailleur request from a recent thread to bring this up. For some odd reason i've noticed that my inclination for bike parts leans towards the old. After a dalliance with carbon fiber and suspension in my youth (you should see my hardtail mt bike, carbon cranks from 1998! magura brakes! carbon fiber suspension seat post!). at the old age of 33 i'm only buying bike parts old then me or from an era older then me. Anyway here's one of those situations where maybe i'm getting myself into trouble buying the old stuff. I picked up this wheel recently and it's an old phil wood design, from the pictures i'd guess early 80's. Well it has a Shimano 600 freewheel, in general i love shimano 600 stuff (two cranks, brakes, levers etc), but i'm hesitant to use this wheel as is. The FW looks to be in ok condition. My concern is that i've done some research and i know that getting this freewheel off can be tricky, so i'm trying to decide now if i should attempt to remove and replace with something more modern or ride it and pray that i'll be able to remove it in a few years. This is an either or because after reading the nightmares about getting this freewheel off (and also tracking down the freewheel tool which is only made by one small mfr still) i wouldn't re-mount it myself. And i really would like to use the hub for years to come, it's held up this far no reason to think it won't keep going. http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599199529/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599781666/ And for those people who are going to tell me just to give up on freewheels, sure i could've just gotten a shimano 105 cassette hub wheel fort he same price, but i just love the fact that a 30 year old phil wood wheel still spins smooth. -- 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: New bicycling shoes from Timberland
I kind of like this wingtip oxford. Shoes of this type are always stiff enough for commute cycling, and wingtips are always good for work. These are on sale and have rubber grippy sections. Win! http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11226429 On Apr 8, 12:49 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Sorta like the look of the oxfords. Not that I'd normally wear that type o'shoe. But they sort of appeal to my contrarian biking streak. The name is a poor choice. That said I own a pair of SixSixOne shoes that are as flexible as anything and they work well with platform shoes. (Pretty sure I purchased them from a list member a few years ago.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 8, 10:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. -- 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: For the Love of Old Parts...
There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the archives. http://www.bicycletool.com/shimanoduraace600reginafreewheelremover.aspx the current park suntour 2-prong will not fit. -- 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: For the Love of Old Parts...
On Apr 8, 2:08 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the archives.http://www.bicycletool.com/shimanoduraace600reginafreewheelremover.aspx the current park suntour 2-prong will not fit. At $8, its not too pricey. Nevertheless, for about that much, or a few dollars more, why not take it into your LBS and have them remove it, especially if you're planning never using that fw again. Unless you want yet another bike specific tool in your toolbox, you may want to consider just taking it in and let the pros do it! Good Luck! -- 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: For the Love of Old Parts...
That's an option, but that assumes that they have the tool :) or they plan on destroying the freewheel, which seems like a lot of work for them. I'm also searching for a bikeshop that still works on old bikes... On Apr 8, 5:15 pm, bfd bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 2:08 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the archives.http://www.bicycletool.com/shimanoduraace600reginafreewheelremover.aspx the current park suntour 2-prong will not fit. At $8, its not too pricey. Nevertheless, for about that much, or a few dollars more, why not take it into your LBS and have them remove it, especially if you're planning never using that fw again. Unless you want yet another bike specific tool in your toolbox, you may want to consider just taking it in and let the pros do it! Good Luck! -- 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 chicas
This is the best thread in years! Hello and welcome everyone. Please lets us gents know if there are changes to be made, or practices to continue, that can keep this forum a comfortable place for women cyclists. Jason -- 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] All pullovers have been claimed.
-- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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: For the Love of Old Parts...
I've got a box - literally - of freewheels, and the 4 or 5 Shimano 600's I have are among my favorites. All mine come off with the regular Shimano freewheel tool, still easily available from Park and in most decent bike shops. Some of the older Shimano freewheels take the old style boss tool which is harder to find and harder to use - the inner diameter is small enough you actually have to remove the locknut to get the tool on. But I've never seen a 600 that uses this. And putting the freewheel tool down in the bench vise and turning the wheel COUNTER CLOCKWISE has always worked for me. With tough ones I sometimes think I'm gonna bust a spoke, but it's never happened yet, and I've never been defeated by a truly stuck freewheel. I HAVE had some freewheels that gave me a devil of a time when I tried to dis-assemble them for cleaning. The Shimano ones with the little lockring are a bi*** because you can't start them with a chainwhip, but so far as I know, that doesn't include the 600's. 2 pluses on the 600's - they have a nice dustcap that does a pretty good job sealing the mechanism - though it can crack. And once you have it all broken down with cogs removed, the frreewheel has 2 oil ports (resembles Dura-Ace freewheels this way. May be the same freewheel as far as I can tell). I snag any cheap 600 freewheels I run across and have never regretted running one. Whoops - just looked at your picture. Um, nevermind. Haven't seen that one. On Apr 8, 1:07 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: And for times when they get you into trouble. So i'll take the retro- derailleur request from a recent thread to bring this up. For some odd reason i've noticed that my inclination for bike parts leans towards the old. After a dalliance with carbon fiber and suspension in my youth (you should see my hardtail mt bike, carbon cranks from 1998! magura brakes! carbon fiber suspension seat post!). at the old age of 33 i'm only buying bike parts old then me or from an era older then me. Anyway here's one of those situations where maybe i'm getting myself into trouble buying the old stuff. I picked up this wheel recently and it's an old phil wood design, from the pictures i'd guess early 80's. Well it has a Shimano 600 freewheel, in general i love shimano 600 stuff (two cranks, brakes, levers etc), but i'm hesitant to use this wheel as is. The FW looks to be in ok condition. My concern is that i've done some research and i know that getting this freewheel off can be tricky, so i'm trying to decide now if i should attempt to remove and replace with something more modern or ride it and pray that i'll be able to remove it in a few years. This is an either or because after reading the nightmares about getting this freewheel off (and also tracking down the freewheel tool which is only made by one small mfr still) i wouldn't re-mount it myself. And i really would like to use the hub for years to come, it's held up this far no reason to think it won't keep going. http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599199529/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/minhi/5599781666/ And for those people who are going to tell me just to give up on freewheels, sure i could've just gotten a shimano 105 cassette hub wheel fort he same price, but i just love the fact that a 30 year old phil wood wheel still spins smooth. -- 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: For the Love of Old Parts...
Minh: Where are you located? There's probably a list member that can suggest a shop in your area. Nice Hillborne, I love that orange. Whoever installed the drillium on the chainrings can remove your freewheel. One way or the other dougP On Apr 8, 2:47 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: That's an option, but that assumes that they have the tool :) or they plan on destroying the freewheel, which seems like a lot of work for them. I'm also searching for a bikeshop that still works on old bikes... On Apr 8, 5:15 pm, bfd bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 2:08 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the archives.http://www.bicycletool.com/shimanoduraace600reginafreewheelremover.aspx the current park suntour 2-prong will not fit. At $8, its not too pricey. Nevertheless, for about that much, or a few dollars more, why not take it into your LBS and have them remove it, especially if you're planning never using that fw again. Unless you want yet another bike specific tool in your toolbox, you may want to consider just taking it in and let the pros do it! Good Luck!- 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: For the Love of Old Parts...
On Apr 8, 3:49 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Minh: Where are you located? There's probably a list member that can suggest a shop in your area. Agree, or check to see if any of these shops are near you as any one of them should be able to help you: http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Bike_Shops/Bike_shops.htm Good Luck! -- 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 bicycling shoes from Timberland
On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. I think the name is misprinted, it should be the Radler *Low Trail* Leather and Fabric Hiker. Bill -- 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 bicycling shoes from Timberland
On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. Shouldn't that be the Radler Low Trail Leather and Fabric Hiker? Bill -- 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 bicycling shoes from Timberland
near as I can figure, Rivendell Chicas need not apply... On Apr 8, 5:07 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. I think the name is misprinted, it should be the Radler *Low Trail* Leather and Fabric Hiker. Bill -- 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] hiawatha posters
I just got the new one back from the framers. http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/5602012856/ I'll get them hung on that wall sometime soon, I swear. :) thanks to Jim Thill at HC for the posters. -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: For the Love of Old Parts...
Sadly, Shaw's in Santa Clara just closed recently. On Apr 8, 2011, at 4:36 PM, bfd wrote: On Apr 8, 3:49 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Minh: Where are you located? There's probably a list member that can suggest a shop in your area. Agree, or check to see if any of these shops are near you as any one of them should be able to help you: http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Bike_Shops/Bike_shops.htm Good Luck! -- 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.
