Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Branding
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Ediblestarfish wrote: > This reminds me, I've gotten a couple comments about the nice Schwinn I'm > riding. If it's built by Waterford, could it still claim a little bit of Schwinn heritage? :) -- 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: 26 vs 29...thought I knew which side I was on.
Yes, and/or real steep HT/ST angles to get the tires to fit. Same as any 700C bike in small sizes, but then exaggerated with the larger tires. On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 10:45 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM, Michael_S > wrote: > > > So when 29er's came on the scene, I tried a Haro Mary hardtail and I was > > quickly converted, The speed you can carry on the downhills, the > increased > > security in the corners. In fact I no longer wanted or needed rear > > suspension. > > Are you 29er fans tall? I ask because I'm perfectly willing to believe > a 29 inch wheel has all the characteristics Michael says it does, but > doesn't it also have terrible toe clip overlap in smaller sizes? > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > My hovercraft is full of eels > > -- > 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: 26 vs 29...thought I knew which side I was on.
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM, Michael_S wrote: > So when 29er's came on the scene, I tried a Haro Mary hardtail and I was > quickly converted, The speed you can carry on the downhills, the increased > security in the corners. In fact I no longer wanted or needed rear > suspension. Are you 29er fans tall? I ask because I'm perfectly willing to believe a 29 inch wheel has all the characteristics Michael says it does, but doesn't it also have terrible toe clip overlap in smaller sizes? -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Climbing and the consequences
Congrats Dude. You've got some serious leg pumping endurance to maintain a 3 hour uphill battle. After you finish something like that it helps to put things into perspective. Previous mountains become hills and hills become flat-ish fun. Keep the good energy flowing, legs pumping and photos coming. Definitely enjoyed this story. Thanks for sharing it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HbHTSv1iFBsJ. 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: quill stem with high rise and short reach, 26.0mm clamp
Looking for a used quill stem - the more scratches, the better. Let me know what you have. 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: For Sale Riv Items
Sackville Medium SaddleSack has been sold. On Aug 4, 9:31 am, Rick wrote: > Handlebar combination: > Nitto Albatross handlebars mounted to 12cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem > with Miesha Cork grips and Tektro MTB brake levers and cables. $125 > > Sackville TrunkSack small grid gray, new condition, $100 > > Sackville Medium SaddleSack grid gray, almost new condition, $130. > > Let me know if anyone is interested in these items. > > 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: Riv Branding
This reminds me, I've gotten a couple comments about the nice Schwinn I'm riding. They of course did a double, or tripple take when trying to read A. Homer Hilsen on the side, trying to see what it really was. I just grinned and thanked them. I would not have minded pointing out it was a Rivendell, but there's not a single decently sized logo for them to see more than a foot away. It's kind of like, reverse psychology branding. They don't know what it is, so they are more interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/EbSMykHBnOwJ. 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: Spotted a beautiful custom paint Sam Hill at RBW today
What did they call the color? Was thinking about a Betty Foy for the SO but she is more partial to green than blue. On Aug 3, 9:08 pm, danmc wrote: > Very happy new owner getting outfitted for trip from SF to Inverness > in Marin this weekend. The color was a deep blue with a touch of > green. The bike looked great! Should have snapped a picture but maybe > someone at RBW HQ did? > > Always a great visit. Offers to share lunch and lots of great bikes. > Got the headset spacers I need to keep moving on the Heron Wayfarer > rebirth - thanks Mark! -- 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: Riv Romulus Canti
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40467222@N02/5380244097/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/dVVckn2NNdIJ. 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 Sale Riv Items
It looks like the Saddlesack is sold. Everything else is still available. On Aug 4, 6:46 pm, Abcyclehank wrote: > Are any of these still available? Have not had a response off line. > > On Aug 4, 9:31 am, Rick wrote: > > > > > > > > > Handlebar combination: > > Nitto Albatross handlebars mounted to 12cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem > > with Miesha Cork grips and Tektro MTB brake levers and cables. $125 > > > Sackville TrunkSack small grid gray, new condition, $100 > > > Sackville Medium SaddleSack grid gray, almost new condition, $130. > > > Let me know if anyone is interested in these items. > > > 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: 26 vs 29...thought I knew which side I was on.
I have ridden mountain bikes from inception, circa 1983. I rode my road bike off road in the late '70's before the MTB came to be on the national level but there just weren't the 700c tires available to do more technical terrain. So I switched and rode MTB's almost exclusively. Rigid bikes with 26" 1.8" knobbies (45mm) were great for all terrain. I raced off and on for 10 years. Hard tails, full suspension, I rode at least 10 different 26" mountain bikes. So when 29er's came on the scene, I tried a Haro Mary hardtail and I was quickly converted, The speed you can carry on the downhills, the increased security in the corners. In fact I no longer wanted or needed rear suspension. Now I'm back to those fab "80's with 45mm knobbies except now I'm on 700c tires and having a blast. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Te-qduJwAw8J. 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] Measurements wanted: anyone have a size L or XL WoolyWarm Sargeant sweater?
I'm thinking about ordering one of those Woolywarm Sargeant sweaters for my son, but he's 6'4", so I'm not sure if it would be long enough. Anyone have such a sweater, who could give me the length from back neck to hem? I'm not sure why Rivendell picked that spelling, but whatever. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
I know you meant the other Jim, but it's harder than Tam. It's also 1,400 ft higher. I'm out of town on business that week. Darn job gets in the way of so much good riding. Jim m WC ca On 8/4/11, Ray Shine wrote: > Jim -- How's it compare to climbing Tam from fairfax? > > > > > > From: CycloFiend > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Sent: Thu, August 4, 2011 10:28:31 AM > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW > > on 8/3/11 10:08 PM, Joe Bunik at jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > >> 3000' mark on Diablo via North Gate Rd. I don't know the exact >> measurements, but had thought D. is generally a continual 8-10%? It's >> a climb, but not the worst thing ever either, IMO. > > It's been a while since I went up North Gate Rd, but it didn't seem like a > continual 8-10%. Maybe a steeper pitch here and there, but it's a moderate > and climbable road for the most part. 5-6% seems more correct. > > But, hey, I live in the West Bay... and the last time I went up it was - > yikes - 2007. > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/wknd2007/index.htm > > - J > > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: > http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > "I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady > patronage." > -- 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. > > -- > 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. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -- 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] Fishy Betty
Bravo for this and kudos to both buyer and G. On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 8:45 PM, grant wrote: > The craigslist "antique" one.here's the latest, kind of > interesting- > > One of our customers contacted the guy, had planned to buy the bike > for as little as possible. Expected to meet him on the street down by > the corner near the liquor store, but one surprise after another, and > all good: > > -- the guy met him at his (the guy's, the seller's) place-o-bizness > -- guy seemed normal, nice, forthcoming, not shyster-like or the least > bit shady > -- seller took the bike with some other stuff as payment for work > performed...when the woman couldn't pay. He said she was crying when > she dropped off bike etc. > > We have the serial number and some particulars. The bike was bought > from us (not from one of our five dealers), and we'll try to track it > down. I think we'll be able to. > > The repurchase price was $600. > > If we can track down the original buyer, the rebuyer---who is, like, > the nicest kindest guy you'll ever meet---has offfered to take the > loss and return the bike, but of course we won't let that happen. If > he's able to return the bike, we'll cover him for it and toss in a bit- > o-reward in the deal, and then the woman gets her B back. > > If we can't make that happen---for whatever reason -- then he'll keep > the bike. > > If after that, the original owner comes forth, we'll work out some > happy thing for her. > > On a side note, I contacted WDC police. told them we might have a > thief (turns out we didn't...unless he's supercon guy)-- and they > said, "We don't do that. Contact the FBI." Whoa. > > May have an update, not sure. later. > > Grant > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- 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: Fishy Betty
On Thursday, August 4, 2011 9:25:33 PM UTC-4, Geoff wrote: > > Grant, > 3) One very tiny point taken for your Harry Potter movie spoiler. LOL > Kudos to you, Grant! > Does that mean that Rivendell is now the 5th house at Hogwarts? Can Rivendell be given points back, then? (Is it bad that I'm mixing the two??) : ) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/KFI-W-jCzOsJ. 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: S36O Minnesota to Wisconsin
very cool weekend ride Eric. looks like you all had a great time. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ARNf2rGrH5cJ. 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: Fishy Betty
This is a great story. Given the nature of the situation, someone giving up their bike over financial difficulty, I would not be disapointed if she was kept anonymous. I am sure i dont even have to say it but it may be pretty embarrasing to her. It is a touching story of generousity and I hope you keep us posted on how this all pans out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/p3GemQyFO2YJ. 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: Visit and ride at RBW
Jim -- How's it compare to climbing Tam from fairfax? From: CycloFiend To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, August 4, 2011 10:28:31 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW on 8/3/11 10:08 PM, Joe Bunik at jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > 3000' mark on Diablo via North Gate Rd. I don't know the exact > measurements, but had thought D. is generally a continual 8-10%? It's > a climb, but not the worst thing ever either, IMO. It's been a while since I went up North Gate Rd, but it didn't seem like a continual 8-10%. Maybe a steeper pitch here and there, but it's a moderate and climbable road for the most part. 5-6% seems more correct. But, hey, I live in the West Bay... and the last time I went up it was - yikes - 2007. http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/wknd2007/index.htm - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage." -- 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. -- 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: Fishy Betty
Grant, Just a few comments- 1) Words can't adequately express just what an amazingly kind and decent thing it is that you're doing here. 2) I hope that everything works out well for both the seller and the woman who gave her Betty to compensate the man for his work when she couldn't pay. 3) One very tiny point taken for your Harry Potter movie spoiler. LOL Kudos to you, Grant! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HPUaeTExzcgJ. 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] Fishy Betty
Dave, I agree; this is definitely "Rivendell Reader" material. =) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8tV56kXtmLgJ. 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: Fishy Betty
Grant, First of all, this is incredibly kind and generous of you. i just wanted to address the last comment about your call to the 'WDC police". If by that you mean the Washington DC police, I believe that the ad was placed in Virginia. I can't find the original CL post, but it was one of the counties like Prince William or Loudon. If I were pursuing this, I would look up that PD and call; ask them if they have a stolen bicycle unit or an officer assigned, then speak to them. Might get better results, just a suggestion. Good luck in getting to the bottom of this. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/tN2l3mx7jdYJ. 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] Spotted a beautiful custom paint Sam Hill at RBW today
oh wait! just re-read the original post. that isn't mine, although mine is the same thing (dark dark blue paint job). thought I read that OP was getting outfitted. Either way, i am happy my Sam is there and getting built tomorrow :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_6SKt8opga0J. 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] Spotted a beautiful custom paint Sam Hill at RBW today
I am in Burlington. I don't think I'll have my Sam by the time you are here, should be the week after. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/GKAOChXYvfIJ. 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: Fishy Betty
Y'all are clearly nicer than me. I can live with that. Joe "you kids get off my lawn" Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/xRTS6LU1S9oJ. 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 Sale Riv Items
Are any of these still available? Have not had a response off line. On Aug 4, 9:31 am, Rick wrote: > Handlebar combination: > Nitto Albatross handlebars mounted to 12cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem > with Miesha Cork grips and Tektro MTB brake levers and cables. $125 > > Sackville TrunkSack small grid gray, new condition, $100 > > Sackville Medium SaddleSack grid gray, almost new condition, $130. > > Let me know if anyone is interested in these items. > > 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] Whoops: more accurate [FS] Nishiki Riviera GT measurements
They are 62 and 60 c-c. I'm not dumb, just hasty. Sorry. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
Thanks Grant, I was able to find both books used online and ordered them. Will be very interesting to peruse them and plan new adventures. Get ready for a barrage of questions regarding what to bring and how best to pack it... :-) Loving my new Hunqa, René On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM, grant wrote: > Northgate Rd averages 6.9 percent with a peak, riding up to the 1,000- > ft mark, of 12+ percent. > A 2000 fit climb in 6.5 miles. > > Summit Rd. from the junction Ranger Station to the top, is a 7.5 > percent average, and a 1470-ft or so climb in 4.5 miles, with a short > 10 percent section around Blue Oak campground, and then the dastardly > 19 percent last tenth-of-a-mile or so. > > According to the book I wrote in 1982, at least. The roads haven't > changed a bit, though. > > G > > > On Aug 3, 10:08 pm, Joe Bunik wrote: > > 3000' mark on Diablo via North Gate Rd. I don't know the exact > > measurements, but had thought D. is generally a continual 8-10%? It's > > a climb, but not the worst thing ever either, IMO. > > =- Joe Bunik > > Walnut Creek, CA > > > > On 8/3/11, Rex Kerr wrote: > > > > > On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM, erik jensen > wrote: > > > > >> Otherwise, can agree that we should *meet at 3pm on September 24th at > > >> Walnut Creek BART and head up the hill from there to Juniper Camp? > *get > > >> there later or earlier, but we'll see you at juniper on way or the > other. > > > > > I don't know the area, but that appears to be about a 5% grade for 10 > miles? > > > Perhaps I have the wrong location of the campground? How far is it? > How > > > much climbing? > > > > > I'm tempted, but my AHH isn't set up for carrying much -- I wasn't > planning > > > to use it for camping, that's what my Trek is for. Perhaps I should > just > > > break down and get that front rack. :-) > > > > > -- > > > 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. > > -- 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: Fishy Betty
On Aug 4, 1:30 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Grant, you're kindness is unconditional, and THAT alone is inspiring. > > Still there are a few unsettling questions in my mind about this > story... The seller's asking price ($2000) vs selling price > ($600)...don't know what conversation took place with the re-buyer, > but that's a pretty big spread. > If you look on the Washington DC craigslist where this was posted, there were a couple of other posts claiming that the bike was stolen because the seller didn't know anything about the bike he had...this probably poisoned the well for him in selling it, so he took the cash offer he had in hand, which may not have been enough to cover his costs. The lesson to be learned here in addition to the kindness of strangers (Grant and the re-seller) is to not to rush to judgement...I'd argue that while this may work out in the end for the original owner and the re-seller, the guy who took the bike in payment is losing out on the deal since I doubt he was able to cover his costs for the work he's done. -- 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: ebay Rodeo
That is way cool... I suspect we'll begin to see more belt-drive internal-geared bikes (not all with Rohloff hubs) emerging onto the market. On Aug 3, 6:14 pm, Scotty wrote: > Same seller is selling a pretty cool belt drive Co-Motion bike too. Im not > sold on the belt drive thing but interesting and pretty bike to look at. -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
Northgate Rd averages 6.9 percent with a peak, riding up to the 1,000- ft mark, of 12+ percent. A 2000 fit climb in 6.5 miles. Summit Rd. from the junction Ranger Station to the top, is a 7.5 percent average, and a 1470-ft or so climb in 4.5 miles, with a short 10 percent section around Blue Oak campground, and then the dastardly 19 percent last tenth-of-a-mile or so. According to the book I wrote in 1982, at least. The roads haven't changed a bit, though. G On Aug 3, 10:08 pm, Joe Bunik wrote: > 3000' mark on Diablo via North Gate Rd. I don't know the exact > measurements, but had thought D. is generally a continual 8-10%? It's > a climb, but not the worst thing ever either, IMO. > =- Joe Bunik > Walnut Creek, CA > > On 8/3/11, Rex Kerr wrote: > > > On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM, erik jensen wrote: > > >> Otherwise, can agree that we should *meet at 3pm on September 24th at > >> Walnut Creek BART and head up the hill from there to Juniper Camp? *get > >> there later or earlier, but we'll see you at juniper on way or the other. > > > I don't know the area, but that appears to be about a 5% grade for 10 miles? > > Perhaps I have the wrong location of the campground? How far is it? How > > much climbing? > > > I'm tempted, but my AHH isn't set up for carrying much -- I wasn't planning > > to use it for camping, that's what my Trek is for. Perhaps I should just > > break down and get that front rack. :-) > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Fishy Betty
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: >> Grant, you're kindness is unconditional, and THAT alone is inspiring. >> >> Still there are a few unsettling questions in my mind about this >> story... The seller's asking price ($2000) vs selling price >> ($600)...don't know what conversation took place with the re-buyer, >> but that's a pretty big spread. > > We don't know the conversation that took place, but imagine the > conversation you'd have if your boss called you into his office and > announced that the company couldn't pay you, but they were offering > you some used skis or a used sewing machine instead. Maybe they'd > be loath to part with their dear Rossignols or their beloved Bernina, > but you just want money. And if you took those skis or that sewing > machine, which you didn't want, who would criticize you for selling > them, for whatever price you could get? > > Things are tough all over. The unemployment rate among construction > workers is horrific right now; the seller was almost certainly not a > bloated plutocrat, but some guy who took a job and was dismayed when > he found out the person who hired him couldn't pay him. And who knows > why the woman, who should not be referred to as a "crying girl," which > suggests a six-year-old surrendering her Barbie bike rather than an > adult responsible for her debts, couldn't pay the worker. She may have > had financial reverses also-- things are tough all over. Although the > deal was initially suspicious, now it just sounds like a sad story of > a bad economy. > > Anne, This is exactly what I have gotten out of the whole story, with one additional detail that I think is worth highlighting: 1. Grant and rivendell acting with great integrity and generosity. 2. The re-buyer in dc behaving excellently. With great altruism and sympathy. Forget whether or not there is a bad guy (or woman) here. Let's focus on the people who did well and should be lauded for it. -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: Visit and ride at RBW
Rene. Not to worry I will be on my simple one and will more than likely be walking/Hiking up to Juniper Should be allot of fun Dustin G Walnut Creek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Yyrnb0JVwYMJ. 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 .... 170mm or 165mm XD Crank Arms (or similar)
If anyone has a set of XD or similar triple 110/74 170mm or 165mm crank arms only for sale ... let me know please. Thanks :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wA-xJuC3EiIJ. 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: Visit and ride at RBW
Thanks Joe! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Aug 4, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Joe Bunik wrote: > here's Juniper: > http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=37.877157%2C-121.931248 > > Yeah, my map is just the paved road up. I'd be inclined to go up on > dirt, though. Unfortunately I can't commit quite yet though I am happy > to provide support where possible. > > On 8/4/11, René Sterental wrote: >> Will our ride be all on pavement as Joe's map shows or will it be on dirt >> trails? I see a dirt Juniper trail on the map taking off from the North Gate >> Road. I thought this was going to be a dirt road ride, don't know why I made >> that assumption. I've never been to Mt. Diablo. >> >> René >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
here's Juniper: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=37.877157%2C-121.931248 Yeah, my map is just the paved road up. I'd be inclined to go up on dirt, though. Unfortunately I can't commit quite yet though I am happy to provide support where possible. On 8/4/11, René Sterental wrote: > Will our ride be all on pavement as Joe's map shows or will it be on dirt > trails? I see a dirt Juniper trail on the map taking off from the North Gate > Road. I thought this was going to be a dirt road ride, don't know why I made > that assumption. I've never been to Mt. Diablo. > > René > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Fishy Betty
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Grant, you're kindness is unconditional, and THAT alone is inspiring. > > Still there are a few unsettling questions in my mind about this > story... The seller's asking price ($2000) vs selling price > ($600)...don't know what conversation took place with the re-buyer, > but that's a pretty big spread. We don't know the conversation that took place, but imagine the conversation you'd have if your boss called you into his office and announced that the company couldn't pay you, but they were offering you some used skis or a used sewing machine instead. Maybe they'd be loath to part with their dear Rossignols or their beloved Bernina, but you just want money. And if you took those skis or that sewing machine, which you didn't want, who would criticize you for selling them, for whatever price you could get? Things are tough all over. The unemployment rate among construction workers is horrific right now; the seller was almost certainly not a bloated plutocrat, but some guy who took a job and was dismayed when he found out the person who hired him couldn't pay him. And who knows why the woman, who should not be referred to as a "crying girl," which suggests a six-year-old surrendering her Barbie bike rather than an adult responsible for her debts, couldn't pay the worker. She may have had financial reverses also-- things are tough all over. Although the deal was initially suspicious, now it just sounds like a sad story of a bad economy. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
Will our ride be all on pavement as Joe's map shows or will it be on dirt trails? I see a dirt Juniper trail on the map taking off from the North Gate Road. I thought this was going to be a dirt road ride, don't know why I made that assumption. I've never been to Mt. Diablo. René -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
I cannot find the GPS coordinates of the Juniper Camp, do you have them by any chance? René On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Joe Bunik wrote: > Aha. Now updated to reflect the actual "ok, now we're climbing" > portion of the ride. Revised average: 7.7% > =- Joe > > On 8/4/11, René Sterental wrote: > > Joe, your map states average grade is 6.1% and maximum grade is 17.6%. > > > > I'm just not going to think about it... only that the return trip will be > > awesome! I'm going to be taking my time, but even if I have to push the > bike > > all the way, I'm planning to get there. > > > > Question: > > - Do we need to make reservations? If so, I volunteer to make the > > reservation; one campsite takes a maximum of 8 people according to the > > Reserve America site, costs $30 and there are 29 left for September 24. > > > > I may do a trial run if I get a chance to assess how I would fare and > > whether my 12 year old son would enjoy coming along or if the relentless > > climbing would completely turn him off. He'll enjoy the descent for sure! > > > > René > > > > -- > > 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. > > -- 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: Fishy Betty
Grant, you're kindness is unconditional, and THAT alone is inspiring. Still there are a few unsettling questions in my mind about this story... The seller's asking price ($2000) vs selling price ($600)...don't know what conversation took place with the re-buyer, but that's a pretty big spread. The other thing I'm not entirely convinced of is that this woman (unfortunate as her situation seemed) was necessarily a victim. After all, SHE willingly gave up her Betty (which among this forum could be construed as the ultimate act of betrayal). Was she acting irresponsibly for accepting services (in the first place) without having the means to pay for it? Did she not care enough about her Betty to fight for it, or at least resort to other drastic measures before ultimately having to sacrifice poor Betty? At the risk of winning the award for "insensitive-bastard-of-the-day", I still maintain this was ultimately HER choice; and as far as I'm concerned her Betty apparently wasn't stolen from her. So is she really the victim here, and is she really worthy of having her Betty "gifted" back to her? I may be insensitive, but I'm no fool...I'd hate to see Mr Rebuyer (whose autograph I want) to become the unintended victim here... I just wonder whether there's more to this story...that's all... Bobby "insensitive puppy-killer" Birmingham On Aug 3, 10:45 pm, grant wrote: > The craigslist "antique" one.here's the latest, kind of > interesting- > > One of our customers contacted the guy, had planned to buy the bike > for as little as possible. Expected to meet him on the street down by > the corner near the liquor store, but one surprise after another, and > all good: > > -- the guy met him at his (the guy's, the seller's) place-o-bizness > -- guy seemed normal, nice, forthcoming, not shyster-like or the least > bit shady > -- seller took the bike with some other stuff as payment for work > performed...when the woman couldn't pay. He said she was crying when > she dropped off bike etc. > > We have the serial number and some particulars. The bike was bought > from us (not from one of our five dealers), and we'll try to track it > down. I think we'll be able to. > > The repurchase price was $600. > > If we can track down the original buyer, the rebuyer---who is, like, > the nicest kindest guy you'll ever meet---has offfered to take the > loss and return the bike, but of course we won't let that happen. If > he's able to return the bike, we'll cover him for it and toss in a bit- > o-reward in the deal, and then the woman gets her B back. > > If we can't make that happen---for whatever reason -- then he'll keep > the bike. > > If after that, the original owner comes forth, we'll work out some > happy thing for her. > > On a side note, I contacted WDC police. told them we might have a > thief (turns out we didn't...unless he's supercon guy)-- and they > said, "We don't do that. Contact the FBI." Whoa. > > May have an update, not sure. later. > > Grant -- 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
Then Phil are your hubs Ryan! You know ... the demise of the freewheel was thought of long ago yet they still keep on going. I remain unsold on the whole cassette idea to this day it's so nice to be able to choose your FW mechanism... rather than be stuck with what the Mfr. decides to include in a hub. I remember the promise of custom cogs too ha ha didn't last long. You can make a custom today but it's not so simple besides ... if you on need a 13-28 how many cogs do you need... 6, 7, 8,9 or 10? I only *need* 6 for that spread, 7 for a 13-32... the rest is overkill but I'm not racer mindest so there you go. I tried a 9sp a few times all the extra shifting was silly. 9 may be fine ... 8 may be great but *7 is heaven* :) Then you have the hubs it's mostly been high priced or cheap hubs, nothing between. As Ginz mention... the VO hubs look promising , but they're brand new and unknown. That's why PW FW hubs are so great ... even though their price has jumped quite bit in recent years. You get a top notch hub that outlast us with minimal maintenance. BTW .. I don't use the Rivy ones ... I don't dig the slots ... just more work when I bother to clean them! LoL On Thursday, August 4, 2011 9:35:59 AM UTC-4, Ryan J wrote: > > I am going to have to buy a few as I don't have any on hand, but the > freewheel gear ranges that Shimano makes seem like they would work fine for > the riding I do. It isn't too terribly hilly where I live so using an 11 > tooth or a 34 really isn't necessary. The freewheels seem cheap enough that > I could stockpile a half dozen or so for the future. > > I really kind of want a hubset that doesn't require repacking in the > future. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cb3CeohS1YEJ. 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
Then Phil are your hubs Ryan! You know ... the demise of the freewheel was thought of long ago yet they still keep on going. I remain unsold on the whole cassette idea to this day it's so nice to be able to choose your FW mechanism... rather than be stuck with what the Mfr. decides to include in a hub. I remember the promise of custom cogs too ha ha didn't last long. You can make a custom today but it's not so simple besides ... if you on need a 13-28 how many cogs do you need... 6, 7, 8,9 or 10? I only *need* 6 for that spread, the rest is overkill but I'm not racer mindest so there you go. I tried a 9sp a few times all the extra shifting was silly. Yeah *7 is heaven* :) Then you have the hubs it's mostly been high priced or cheap hubs, nothing between. As Ginz mention... the VO hubs look promising , but they're brand new and unknown. That's why PW FW hubs are so great ... even though their price has jumped quite bit in recent years. You get a top notch hub that outlast us with minimal maintenance. BTW .. I don't use the Rivy ones ... I don't dig the slots ... just more work when I bother to clean them! LoL On Thursday, August 4, 2011 9:35:59 AM UTC-4, Ryan J wrote: > > I am going to have to buy a few as I don't have any on hand, but the > freewheel gear ranges that Shimano makes seem like they would work fine for > the riding I do. It isn't too terribly hilly where I live so using an 11 > tooth or a 34 really isn't necessary. The freewheels seem cheap enough that > I could stockpile a half dozen or so for the future. > > I really kind of want a hubset that doesn't require repacking in the > future. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/HbMeGPODFiQJ. 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: Visit and ride at RBW
Aha. Now updated to reflect the actual "ok, now we're climbing" portion of the ride. Revised average: 7.7% =- Joe On 8/4/11, René Sterental wrote: > Joe, your map states average grade is 6.1% and maximum grade is 17.6%. > > I'm just not going to think about it... only that the return trip will be > awesome! I'm going to be taking my time, but even if I have to push the bike > all the way, I'm planning to get there. > > Question: > - Do we need to make reservations? If so, I volunteer to make the > reservation; one campsite takes a maximum of 8 people according to the > Reserve America site, costs $30 and there are 29 left for September 24. > > I may do a trial run if I get a chance to assess how I would fare and > whether my 12 year old son would enjoy coming along or if the relentless > climbing would completely turn him off. He'll enjoy the descent for sure! > > René > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW
Joe, your map states average grade is 6.1% and maximum grade is 17.6%. I'm just not going to think about it... only that the return trip will be awesome! I'm going to be taking my time, but even if I have to push the bike all the way, I'm planning to get there. Question: - Do we need to make reservations? If so, I volunteer to make the reservation; one campsite takes a maximum of 8 people according to the Reserve America site, costs $30 and there are 29 left for September 24. I may do a trial run if I get a chance to assess how I would fare and whether my 12 year old son would enjoy coming along or if the relentless climbing would completely turn him off. He'll enjoy the descent for sure! René -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/591854 yeah, I dunno what the average would be- it's just good steady climbin'. =- Joe On 8/4/11, CycloFiend wrote: > on 8/3/11 10:08 PM, Joe Bunik at jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > >> 3000' mark on Diablo via North Gate Rd. I don't know the exact >> measurements, but had thought D. is generally a continual 8-10%? It's >> a climb, but not the worst thing ever either, IMO. > > It's been a while since I went up North Gate Rd, but it didn't seem like a > continual 8-10%. Maybe a steeper pitch here and there, but it's a moderate > and climbable road for the most part. 5-6% seems more correct. > > But, hey, I live in the West Bay... and the last time I went up it was - > yikes - 2007. > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/wknd2007/index.htm > > - J > > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: > http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > "I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady > patronage." > -- 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. > > -- 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: Visit and ride at RBW
on 8/3/11 10:08 PM, Joe Bunik at jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > 3000' mark on Diablo via North Gate Rd. I don't know the exact > measurements, but had thought D. is generally a continual 8-10%? It's > a climb, but not the worst thing ever either, IMO. It's been a while since I went up North Gate Rd, but it didn't seem like a continual 8-10%. Maybe a steeper pitch here and there, but it's a moderate and climbable road for the most part. 5-6% seems more correct. But, hey, I live in the West Bay... and the last time I went up it was - yikes - 2007. http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/wknd2007/index.htm - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage." -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Spotted a beautiful custom paint Sam Hill at RBW today
on 8/3/11 9:08 PM, danmc at djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: > Very happy new owner getting outfitted for trip from SF to Inverness > in Marin this weekend. The color was a deep blue with a touch of > green. The bike looked great! Should have snapped a picture but maybe > someone at RBW HQ did? M...sounds fine! I'll keep an eye out for them this weekend on the roads. - Jim "Who will probably be on the Hilsen unless he deals with replacing the brake cable on the Quickbeam..." -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net ³Velvet pillows, safari parks, sunglasses: people have become woolly mice. They still have bodies that can walk for five days and four nights through a desert of snow, without food, but they accept praise for having taken a one-hour bicycle ride.² - Tim Krabbe, "The Rider" Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- 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 Sale Riv Items
Handlebar combination: Nitto Albatross handlebars mounted to 12cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem with Miesha Cork grips and Tektro MTB brake levers and cables. $125 Sackville TrunkSack small grid gray, new condition, $100 Sackville Medium SaddleSack grid gray, almost new condition, $130. Let me know if anyone is interested in these items. 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
I am going to have to buy a few as I don't have any on hand, but the freewheel gear ranges that Shimano makes seem like they would work fine for the riding I do. It isn't too terribly hilly where I live so using an 11 tooth or a 34 really isn't necessary. The freewheels seem cheap enough that I could stockpile a half dozen or so for the future. I really kind of want a hubset that doesn't require repacking in the future. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0AK_kOEJFiwJ. 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: Riv Branding
I really enjoy the fact that Rivs aren't splashed with the brand name all over the bike too. I'm thinking of my Trek here, that thing says "TREK" in about 8 different areas on the bike. Kind of ridiculous. I didn't know about Rivendells until a friend of mine showed up to a ride using a Hilsen. I kept trying to find out what bike brand it was because it was so pretty, but I never heard of A. Homer Hilsen as a bike brand. This of course started a conversation about Rivs and many nights going to the Rivendell website, now I have a Sam Hillborne and plan on getting a Roadeo in the near future. I think it is one of the ways that Riv stands out, makes the bikes look more classy and less gaudy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/gvsuF0bWO9cJ. 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: Riv Romulus Canti
As I understand it there were less than 50 of these made with the canti style brakes making it a very desirable bike. Geometry is basically the same as the Ramboo. But for a lot less money since it doesn’t have the fancy painted lugs and was built up as a complete bicycle directly from RIV. This bike has a pea sized small dent in the top tube. When I took it to the bike shop they said no big deal. It is about 5 inches behind the lug on the riders left side. Very small but it is there. It does not photograph well, so I won’t even try. Mine is pretty much stock except for the dirt drop stem mudflaps elk skin chainstay protector and Fenders. The bike measures 57 C to C or 59 center to top of seat tube as riv would measure. Seat- None Stem- Nitto Dirt drop Bar- Nitto Noodle Headset- Shimano Ultegra Brake levers- New shimano aero also has interuptor brake handles. Brakes- shimano wide profile cantis with new Kool Stop Salmon Pads Shifters- Dura ace 9sp bar ends Derailleurs- Shimano 105 Crankset- Sugino XD triple Wheels- Triple box Sun CR18s laced to Deore. Rear wheel was re-spoked this year. This bike is in excellent condition with what in my opinion was the most beautiful paint color in the Riv lineup! Does not include saddle pedals lights or bag! I need $1500 for it plus shipping. Using the proceeds to help defray the costs of my new to me Atlantis. I'll post some pix tonight. Please contact me off the boards if interested. Thought i'd offer it here before I put it on Ebay and CL geosat1atgmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FZWwINadl3UJ. 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: Spotted a beautiful custom paint Sam Hill at RBW today
I will be riding my new to me Sam around Vermont August 15th-20th. Starting in Meredith NH and mostly following the ACA Green Mountain Loop counterclockwise.to Quechee. Where are you? Jay On Aug 4, 5:13 pm, Zack wrote: > it's mine! > > thanks for the compliment. can't wait to get it in Vermont and start > riding. -- 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: Fishy Betty
I have a NIB Krups 5220, do you think Riv would take it in lieu of payment for a 54 Hunqapillar frame? I like the new blue ones! On Aug 4, 8:23 am, Lee Chae wrote: > to run. It would be similar to me buying a custom from Riv and then > asking them to take my espresso machine as part of the payment (if I > had an espresso machine). > > -- 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: Riv Branding
In a technical sense using "Rivendell" on customs seems perfectly appropriate to me. For the production bikes, there's a name given to the production model that helps the customers categorize the bikes according to characteristics that distinguish one from another. There are fundamental ways that a Hillborne is distinct from the Hunqapillar that are consistent and functional and aesthetic. So that name is useful is identifying the nature of the bike. For the custom bikes, the only thing they are asserted to have in common is that they were designed by (or at least in conjunction with) RBW. Perhaps lots of them share certain characteristics that might group them into families. But I imagine if that's true that it's heavily an "effect" of the customization process (i.e. similarities of the customers desires per se) and not so heavily the cause of any given bike's nature. With the variation that probably exists among of the custom frames they've produced, "Rivendell" may be the most specific "brand" that's reasonable. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Gbxan6FIL28J. 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
I too have a recent "rivy" Phil Wood FW hub on my hillborne. I bought it last year, as long as your comfortable that you'll be able to source reasonable freewheels for the next few years then go for it. More practical people would tell you to get a Deore or LX freehub built for the same price because in practical terms that would meet your functional needs perfectly fine and you have security with the cassettes. But since you're asking about a Phil Wood hub, i think there is something more emotional going on (at least there was for me), so go for it. Other then the potential limitations of a freewheel there aren't any downsides to the PW hubs. p.s. i also have a freewheel PW rear hub from the early 80's, it's still spins nice and 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] Re: Fishy Betty
I realize my response is cynical, but his approach to selling the bike irritates me. When you combine "crying girl" with "dishonest ad", you're left with "pissed off Joe". Y'all are welcome to the better attitudes you're sporting, but I'm in a mood over this debt ceiling madness, so I'm keeping my "bad one" for a while. Joe "bad attitude" Bernard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CBXHpOX_WXkJ. 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: Riv Branding
When i got my Hillborne, i too thought it strange that it wasn't labeled a Rivendell, but i also understood the history of them keeping the customs as Rivendell branded and the off-the-shelf frames as Rivendell inspired. In the end, what does having a Rivendell branded bike really get the buyer? Most people on the street won't know the difference between a Rivendell and a Hillborne or Bombadil anyway. And the folks who might know, get "it" already, a personal example of this, all the folks that have approached me about my Hillborne, they always ask if it's a Rivendell, like they already know. Part of that maybe the overall aesthetic of the frame, part of it i'm sure is that people who buy these frames tend to build them up with a certain aesthetic (i.e. propensity for racks, bike bags, high stems, fat tires) over the norm (i.e. carbon forks, skinny tires, tight frames). For me i think labeling it Rivendell would be an ego thing for the buyer, sure Rivendell the company loses out because less casual people can make the connection to the brand. But at the same time i wouldn't want it to become some crazy, out of reach boutique brand like Vanilla... -- 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: Fishy Betty
Hi Joe. I understand your sentiment as my first response was something similar. But then I remembered that I have quite a few friends in the trades. I'm sure they would much rather be payed for the craftsmanship they provided, rather than having to take something in barter and spending their own work or home time selling it. Like most of us, they have mouths to feed, homes to pay for, and in their case, a business to run. It would be similar to me buying a custom from Riv and then asking them to take my espresso machine as part of the payment (if I had an espresso machine). That may not be the situation for this fella, but whatever the truth of the matter, I think it displays a certain great character of Rivendell to wring a happy ending out of a tough situation, at its own expense. Big cheers for nice stories in the real world, Lee SF, CA On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > This story would be a lot happier without "construction guy takes crying > girl's bike". How 'bout giving Crying Girl a payment plan, arsehole.. > > Joe "I'll take it, then BS people on Craigslist" Bernard > Fairfield, CA. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5rpkix_HFkoJ. > 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
I have a Phil 7 speed FW hub on my Bombadil... It's blissful. BB On Aug 4, 10:51 am, EricP wrote: > I have had a Riv Phil f/w hub on my Sam Hillborne for the past couple > of years. No problems with the hub. Pretty surprising, as it was my > first wheel build. Don't have much current experience with non- > Shimanopore freewheels, so can't contribute there. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Aug 4, 7:50 am, Ginz wrote: > > > > > I have a set of older Phil Touring hubs without the field serviceable > > axle. I bought a few freewheels from Riv. I would absolutely by a > > brand new set today so long as I were comfortable with a 7 or 8speed > > setup. Why? Simply because there are barely any quality cassette > > hubs with cartridge bearings in the price range. You have to spend a > > lot more to get that in a cassette hub. The new Velo Orange touring > > hubs are worth considering.- 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
I have had a Riv Phil f/w hub on my Sam Hillborne for the past couple of years. No problems with the hub. Pretty surprising, as it was my first wheel build. Don't have much current experience with non- Shimanopore freewheels, so can't contribute there. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 4, 7:50 am, Ginz wrote: > I have a set of older Phil Touring hubs without the field serviceable > axle. I bought a few freewheels from Riv. I would absolutely by a > brand new set today so long as I were comfortable with a 7 or 8speed > setup. Why? Simply because there are barely any quality cassette > hubs with cartridge bearings in the price range. You have to spend a > lot more to get that in a cassette hub. The new Velo Orange touring > hubs are worth considering. -- 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: Fishy Betty
It's hard to not put pieces of d'puzzl together when the edges are so barely jogged---the "antique" thing, the comment that he got it from a relative, the dimensions given, the sizing 'instructions'.there wasn't a syllable in the CL ad that didn't raise suspicion. It is Great to be surprised in the end...like finding out (spoiler alert) what a groovy guy Snape was. G "Be suspicious, but be ready to be happily surprised" P -- 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: Riv Branding
I like not having Rivendell on my Ram or Bleriot. I like that the graphics all go together without the need to put the company's name in big letters. I also think the graphics are much better on the non-Customer bikes than the custom-- who doesnt love airplanes, sheep, boats, etc? It helps make each model unique but recognizable. I think it promotes the idea that what they are selling is great bikes, not a great name. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/s1b4bB_iFAsJ. 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: Spotted a beautiful custom paint Sam Hill at RBW today
it's mine! thanks for the compliment. can't wait to get it in Vermont and start riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MyQi-pR7lRgJ. 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: Riding in Birkenstocks
oh, forgot to say, after modding my grip kings with the spikes from Riv, birkenstocks are WAY better to ride in. the problem I was having before the mod was they felt slippery. there is nothing worse than feeling like your feet might slip/losing confidence when riding. so, if you love riding birks, and use GK's, consider spiking them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FZaKNs8hHSIJ. 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] OT: WTB Brompton Folding Bike
Riv Content: You can use the money to buy the new SOMA San Marcos / AMOS. OT Content: My constant business travel has me wanting to buy a Brompton folder. Hoping someone on the list has one in his or her herd and would like to part with it. Any year, any color, any model considered. Thanks, Sean -- 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: Fishy Betty
+1. This makes my day, Grant (and, especially, Re-buyer -- you're a hero, too). -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mojo Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 12:01 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Fishy Betty This is why I buy from Rivendell. Your good folks! I appreciate all of your efforts. On Aug 3, 7:45 pm, grant wrote: > The craigslist "antique" one.here's the latest, kind of > interesting- > > One of our customers contacted the guy, had planned to buy the bike > for as little as possible. Expected to meet him on the street down by > the corner near the liquor store, but one surprise after another, and > all good: > > -- the guy met him at his (the guy's, the seller's) place-o-bizness > -- guy seemed normal, nice, forthcoming, not shyster-like or the least > bit shady > -- seller took the bike with some other stuff as payment for work > performed...when the woman couldn't pay. He said she was crying when > she dropped off bike etc. > > We have the serial number and some particulars. The bike was bought > from us (not from one of our five dealers), and we'll try to track it > down. I think we'll be able to. > > The repurchase price was $600. > > If we can track down the original buyer, the rebuyer---who is, like, > the nicest kindest guy you'll ever meet---has offfered to take the > loss and return the bike, but of course we won't let that happen. If > he's able to return the bike, we'll cover him for it and toss in a > bit- o-reward in the deal, and then the woman gets her B back. > > If we can't make that happen---for whatever reason -- then he'll keep > the bike. > > If after that, the original owner comes forth, we'll work out some > happy thing for her. > > On a side note, I contacted WDC police. told them we might have a > thief (turns out we didn't...unless he's supercon guy)-- and they > said, "We don't do that. Contact the FBI." Whoa. > > May have an update, not sure. later. > > Grant -- 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. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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: Fishy Betty
How about we all stop judging this guy who we don't know, who seems to have been nice in the end? I have more bikes than cash on hand on any given day. I don't imagine that when I call the furnace repair guy to my house that he would be too happy when I said, "Thanks for fixing this, I don't have any money, would you like my lugged steel Bianchi frame?" We are all too far from the situation to understand it well enough to place value judgments. Glad to learn that it wasn't stolen. Cheers, Sean From: Joe Bernard To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, August 4, 2011 12:06:40 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: Fishy Betty This story would be a lot happier without "construction guy takes crying girl's bike". How 'bout giving Crying Girl a payment plan, arsehole.. Joe "I'll take it, then BS people on Craigslist" Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5rpkix_HFkoJ. 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: Riv Branding
I don't see how "reserving" the Rivendell logotype for customs makes any sense at all. It's the company name, not the model. Schwinn didn't reserve "Schwinn" for only high-end bikes, nor does Serotta refrain from putting "Serotta" on production frames, etc etc. Further, the only people you're "reserving" Rivendell from are people who already know what it is. I'd have to know a lot about Rivs to know a bike that only says "Rivendell" is supposedly more special and exclusive than a bike that doesn't. If anything, I'd be inclined to think the opposite as a casual observer. Maybe that's the point? It's the "radical humility" ethos taken to the extreme? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UXj1_qjo9j0J. 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: Fishy Betty
I never cease to be impressed what an upstanding company Riv is and what a fine group this is. Who knew Riv's came with a whole host of "guardian angels"? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0PTxeh87iVsJ. 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: Riv Branding
A story I've neglected to tell here... A month ago, the kids and I were riding the Greenbelt (our in-town bike/walking trail). I usually take notice of other bikes along the way, hoping to catch the fella that had a green Quickbeam (only other Riv I've seen on the Greenbelt, aside from my Rambouillet). A couple of miles along, there was an elderly gentleman sitting on one of the benches with his bicycle parked beside him (a Schwinn, if I remember); I remembered him because he had a brown sprung saddle and a handlebar bag, which you never see (75% of the bikes on this trail are NEXT BSO's from WalMart). We usually say 'Hi' to whoever we pass, but continue to roll along at a good clip. We rode out to one of our usual turn-around points, and was about halfway back when we encountered the gentleman again. I spotted him far enough ahead to notice that he had seen us and was stopping, so I slowed up a bit as we approached, when he hailed me "Can we talk for a minute? It's not often you get to see one of Grant Petersen's designs out on this trail..." So he and I ended up chatting for about 20 minutes. Nice fella, Mr. Brooks, said he used to run a bike shop, had retired almost 20 years earlier. Said he loved Grant's bikes from back then, and was excited that he'd just gotten a Bridgestone on ebay (I can't remember if it was an MB or an XO). As we rode away, my 9-yr-old daughter said "I know, your bike's famous..." Well, at least in our house, it is... Thing is, I love the name Rivendell. I knew about Rivendell as a bike company, but I had no idea what the heck a Rambouillet was. I bought the bike because it was an awesome bike, regardless of the name. Yeah, I think I kinda wished it said Rivendell instead of Rambouillet; but, at the same time, I can see how reserving that label for customs might not be a bad thing, either.(If it wasn't for money, I'd 'almost' order a custom Rivendell that was a copy of my Rambouillet, to have 'Rivendell' on it.) But by the same token if I lock my bike up outside a restaurant, and it says 'Rambouillet' on it, and no one knows what it is other than 'an old steel bike', then maybe it'll get left alone, whereas perhaps the name 'Rivendell' just might have a bit better chance of being known as an expensive bike, maybe being a bit more of a target then? But, even called a Rambouillet, I had a stranger stop me on the trail to look at my Rivendell... so, maybe, it doesn't really matter... those in the know will know, and those that don't, don't care... On Thursday, August 4, 2011 10:35PM -0700, Joe Bernard wrote: > > >My assumption is that it is the result of "Rivendell" - the original >production models from Waterford - becoming the high-end customs, so >they >needed a way to differentiate the production Atlantis from the customs, >then >kept at the practice as they became more of a "production bike" company > >again. I personally dislike this approach. I owned a Romulus, and never > >liked the name much. I always wished that it was a "Rivendell", with >the >model name in smaller letters on the toptube. > >I can see the problem, though. In the early '90s Schwinn established a >road-and-MTB line called "Paramount", while still producing custom >high-end >Paramount road bikes. That probably pissed a lot of "real Paramount" >owners >off, and still causes a mess on Craigslist. > >Sooo..I don't really like the practice, but can't think of a way around >it. >Helpful, no? > >Joe "helpful, no" Bernard >Fairfield, CA. > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pQhITjqhiMcJ. 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
I have a set of older Phil Touring hubs without the field serviceable axle. I bought a few freewheels from Riv. I would absolutely by a brand new set today so long as I were comfortable with a 7 or 8speed setup. Why? Simply because there are barely any quality cassette hubs with cartridge bearings in the price range. You have to spend a lot more to get that in a cassette hub. The new Velo Orange touring hubs are worth considering. -- 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: Phil "Rivy" freewheel wheelset opinions?
I use Phil FW hubs, and had a second pair built last year. No issues with them , other than check the end caps every once in while to make sure they are sung. I've used but never owned cassette wheels. I may some day but I've got a large stock of FW's to last likely for my life ... so I'm in no hurry. I'll only buy cartridge bearing hubs, and have used them since the early 80's. I'd never used Shimano hubs for that reason alone. I can't believe it's 2011 and they're pumping those cups/cones out. Cartdridge bearings are so much easier to live with. If you want to use FW's today ... just make sure you have FW's in combo's you can live with... then buy lots of spares. Do you many spare FW's Ryan, or are you looking to get some new ones? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/QBYYm10MVlYJ. 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: Riding in Birkenstocks
Yes the tans tines are great !! I'm really loving riding in them so much so I started using a mid foot foot over pedal position. Wow what a difference for me in efficiency and feel of the bike. I had heard of a mid foot position ala Lon Haldeman and others ... but I never really tried it before until now. The Birks are perfect for this because of my high arch feet and their bountiful arch support along with a mid foot stiffness not found in sneakers. I wear a 47 Birk, 15 street shoe. Unbelievably even on the Bombadil I can sometimes rub my front fender with my Birks once in a great while with a mid foot position . but the beauty of no clips/straps is I can just move my feet back a little bit as needed temporarily. I don't think I'll have this problem on the Hunqapillar though as the front-center length is even longer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/TdbSfBKuFGQJ. 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: 26 vs 29...thought I knew which side I was on.
When I had a larger wheel mountain bike, I liked the feeling. However, hand issues are going to prevent me from ever being a mountain biker again. Unless I go to suspension. Although maybe a fat bike of some sort would work. 3.7 or 4.5 inch wide tires might give enough cushion. 650B did not work for me in the least although I wanted it to. Am now having to survive on riding bikes with merely 40s on my 700C bikes and 50s on my 26 inch wheel touring bike. As an aside - the riders this past weekend included a gent on a Salsa Mukluk. He was able to easily keep pace with the fastest riders. Last I saw of him he was following a tandem doing over 20 mph. Eric Platt (who is realizing it's not wheel size but the motor that's the issue.) On Aug 3, 9:18 pm, brian tester wrote: > The Hunqapillar definitely turned me on to the bigger wheels concept > for mtb-ing. I wasn't expecting to like it as much, but the big wheels > do roll nicely over rough ground. You get a pretty large contact patch > to stick to things with. > > -Brian > > On Aug 3, 5:55 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > > If I were starting over in the bike thing, I would have all 650b. As it is, > > I'm pretty financially committed to 700C... > > > On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 4:34 PM, Leslie wrote: > > > 650B! > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To view this discussion on the web visit > > >https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/T9aQHFe2VasJ. > > > > 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: Decision Potential
Uh, that's "sheer redundancy". Sorry. And there's at least one "ad" that should be "as". Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean who is wondering if "sheet redundancy" is technical jargon in some realm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ixOu5u9HfDMJ. 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.
