[RBW] Re: WTB Bolt-On + High Flange Hubs
I'm surprised that the Phil "Rivy" Hubs can't be converted--i was under the impression that basically any phil hub could be converted by swapping the axle ends. Maybe try calling Phil themselves? In any case, the only difference between bolt on hubs and QR hubs is the axle, so if you find a QR hub that meets your other criteria and uses a conventional 10x1mm axle, any bike shop should have or be able to order a solid axle that you could swap in. -- 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/-/LYUcSddtp6IJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] PSA: 57cm Romulus for sale on Toronto CL
Not mine, and I don't know the seller. I'd pick it up if it were in my size. 57cm $700 CDN. http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/2693066110.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: First Ride on New Saluki
Thanks for the kind words guys. Yeah the fenders did take some work to get right, but I had but Honjos on my raleigh international last year and that bike was alot less forgiving that the Saluki so it was actually not as horrible as it could have been. I did readjust the front fender today after I took the pics to get it "just right" though, haha Also lowered the bars and it seems to have alot less flop in front, I am sure though alot of it is my hiatus from riding making everything seem a little off. As for the Tweed Suit I work in some new age "casual office" where everyone just wears what they want so I havent actually owned/worn a suit in ages, but maybe a nice tweed blazer for Xmas is in order! On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Allan in Portland wrote: > Good looking bike. And, wow, if you don't have one already you're going to > have to get yourself a nice tweed suit to match those handlebars! > > -- > 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/-/8nOzAFhVI3oJ. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: WTB Bolt-On + High Flange Hubs
That's a good question which may not have a satisfying answer. A decade ago, Roger Durham would have set you up with some great Bullseye hubs. I have a couple of single speed hubs that have the skewer hole threaded for bolts, so you can change your mind any time you want. I imagine he's retired now. I also am not bewitched by quick releases, but they do clamp well on horizontal dropouts. As an aside, the one really nice little advantage that bolt-ons have with single/fixed gears is that you can "walk" the wheel to optimal chain tightness and wheel alignment by loosening and tightening one side at a time. I use mostly locking skewers, maybe that's a compromise that's halfway satisfying for you. Pitlock is a current brand, but mine are Kore brand. There are also allen key (non-locking) skewers, which are like a bolt-on on one side... Roger On Nov 11, 2:40 pm, Smitty-A-Go-Go <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have no convincing explanation as to why I prefer bolt-on wheels over > quick release. I've never heard a story of a QR failure. I've never had > mechanical issues with QR myself. I just like bolts... I like how they > look, I like to feel them tighten, I like their elemental mechanical > simplicity. Sure, I have bikes with QR wheels and there's even a QR seat > post clamp on one bike in my stable, but I go with bolts where possible. > > I'm looking for a set of hubs for my AHH. > > My fantasy hubs would be high flange with cut-outs, a cassette rear (135mm) > and bolts. I could be swayed to a freewheel if the bolts, high flange and > cut-outs are there. I've found several suitable options for the front but > the rear is proving to be more difficult to track down. > > I emailed Rich at RBWHQ to ask about a bolt conversion for their Phil > "Rivy" hubs, but no such conversion exists. > > Hope has a bolt kit for their rear hubs. But it's set up for disc brakes. I > could leave the disc off but don't really want to spend that kind of money > for a hub that isn't what I want... I've found several other options that > aren't quite what I want for less money than a Hope. > > I'm wondering if anyone on the list either has a suitable set of hubs (or > even just a rear) they'd like to sell or if anyone knows of a currently > available hub that meets the above criteria. > > Thanks, Smitty -- 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: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting
I just bought one of these, on the advice of my LBS, after I broke some Pedro's levers mounting my wife's 590s. I generally lose a lever every time I mount those tires, and the bead jack really helps. Two more flats, and it'll have paid for itself... I always start at the valve, but my technique has flaws, judging by the number of pinched tubes in my garage with six-inch blowouts. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Nov 12, 8:59 pm, EricP wrote: > The VAR is a good tool, but somewhat fragile. Broke mine trying to > dismount a studded tire a couple of winters ago. Wasn't that cold. > Below freezing, but above zero. Good tool, but the plastic didn't > like the cold. > > Would like another one someday. Really was good at getting the tires > on in fall and off in spring. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Nov 12, 11:33 am, Stuart Fletcher > wrote: > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 09:37:14PM -0800, Jay wrote: > > > Just to be clear, the Kool Stop thing is not a lever. It's a ... > > > something else, designed specifically to mount tires without damaging > > > anything. > > > The Kool Stop tool is called a bead jack (I think). VAR makes a similar > > tool that has the advantage of being smaller (if you want/need to take > > it with you). Here's a picture and a post about the VAR tool: > > >http://randonneurextra.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-life-easier-var-ti... > > > or:http://goo.gl/6t3V3 > > > Not my blog, and I've never seen it before today, but the write up rings > > true to me. > > > There are people who insist you can mount any tire on any rim without > > tools... I'm sure the insist-or is right, for him/herself. But jeez... > > Torelli Master rims -- a rim with a notoriously shallow "well". I've > > spent way too long trying to get a tire mounted on a Master in the > > past. It's supremely frustrating. I know the tricks, but the tricks > > don't always do the trick. The VAR lever/jack (and presumably the Kool > > Stop jack) makes mounting tough tire/rim combinations easy. I prefer > > riding to fighting with my tires, so for me it was worth $15 and giving > > up the idea of "no tools, all the time" as concerns mounting tires. Not > > all rim/tire combinations are created equal. > > > Sorry for the rant -- if you're one who can mount any tire without > > tools, that's great! I envy you! > > > Stuart Fletcher > > West Seattle, WA -- 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: Shellac Question
Beautiful! And a fine build overall, too! lyle On 12 November 2011 21:25, Minh wrote: > grr, with link http://flic.kr/p/aEbdkY > > -- > 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/-/qVEfbh-Dzq4J. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937 -- 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: Quickbeam Grip (Color) Ideas
ok, got the new grips on, holy cow there's a lot of open space on these albatross bars. will a dark shellacked purple work with these?http://flic.kr/p/aEbdmd -- 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_rRtldbkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Shellac Question
grr, with link http://flic.kr/p/aEbdkY -- 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/-/qVEfbh-Dzq4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Shellac Question
Hi guys, here's a picture of the grips on the bike, look great! -- 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/-/G4IrVOcu11kJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting
The VAR is a good tool, but somewhat fragile. Broke mine trying to dismount a studded tire a couple of winters ago. Wasn't that cold. Below freezing, but above zero. Good tool, but the plastic didn't like the cold. Would like another one someday. Really was good at getting the tires on in fall and off in spring. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 12, 11:33 am, Stuart Fletcher wrote: > On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 09:37:14PM -0800, Jay wrote: > > Just to be clear, the Kool Stop thing is not a lever. It's a ... > > something else, designed specifically to mount tires without damaging > > anything. > > The Kool Stop tool is called a bead jack (I think). VAR makes a similar > tool that has the advantage of being smaller (if you want/need to take > it with you). Here's a picture and a post about the VAR tool: > > http://randonneurextra.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-life-easier-var-ti... > > or:http://goo.gl/6t3V3 > > Not my blog, and I've never seen it before today, but the write up rings > true to me. > > There are people who insist you can mount any tire on any rim without > tools... I'm sure the insist-or is right, for him/herself. But jeez... > Torelli Master rims -- a rim with a notoriously shallow "well". I've > spent way too long trying to get a tire mounted on a Master in the > past. It's supremely frustrating. I know the tricks, but the tricks > don't always do the trick. The VAR lever/jack (and presumably the Kool > Stop jack) makes mounting tough tire/rim combinations easy. I prefer > riding to fighting with my tires, so for me it was worth $15 and giving > up the idea of "no tools, all the time" as concerns mounting tires. Not > all rim/tire combinations are created equal. > > Sorry for the rant -- if you're one who can mount any tire without > tools, that's great! I envy you! > > Stuart Fletcher > West Seattle, WA -- 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: WTB: 64 cm Sam or 62 cm Hunqa
Im 6'5" and bought a 67cm AHH .rides great and I'm happy..however when I was in walnut creek I borrowed a 71cm and it was fine. Great rise and fit but less seatpost and stem. I kinda wish I had am 66cm Bombadil (not made just saying) instead of the 64. Talk to riv ... I'm a fan of going bigger.. And wish I had listened. Kelly -- 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/-/WvDf3vint28J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Soma San Marcos
How do people like their San Marcos? I have one in a 59 that I'm waiting until the spring to build. -- 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/-/R8b8HWaHbncJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Winter Cycling Wear!
Rode today at 36F. Thick wool socks inside light leather keens. Feet were fine. It rarely gets below 20F here. Below 30, I add booties over the shoes. Wooly warm tights are excellent, and they won't roast you if temps rise during the ride. Best way to get warm fast is climb a hill, of course. On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Liesl wrote: > On Nov 11, 3:09 pm, robert zeidler wrote: > > ...and what's everybody doing to get some heat in their legs? I find > > this, even with some embro, to be a real problem below 40 deg. > > in 10 to 35 degrees, I consistently wear medium weight wool long johns > (like others, Smartwool, Ibex, Icebreaker whatever), wool boxer briefs > (yes, the boys' work just fine, ladies; just bump up a size as the > butts are too small), thermohair sox, and then a pair of longish > baggie cargo shorts, and Steger Mukluks. This combo really helps > regulate--warm enough but not over-heating. I think feet are really > key and can't recommend stagers enough (and no, I don't work for them; > just use 'em) > > liesl > > -- > 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: First Ride on New Saluki
Another congratulations. I've been off the bike in the past for months, too because of depression -- fortunately, while this still keeps me off the bike frequently, it's been years since it has done so for months altogether and now it generally is a day to day thing (and, fwiw, when I force myself to get off my ass and ride, it works temporarily far better than any medication I've taken) -- (close both parentheses) and I know the joy of getting back on and slowly (at my age) getting back into shape. And a Riv to do it on -- can't beat that! After sifting through many, many bicycles over the years I now have a very nice stable including a Herse touring bike, a Fargo (hope I don't have to sell it -- it's touch and go right now) and a Ken Rogers BRT, all of which for me are benchmarks of one sort or another; but my two Rivs are still head and shoulders above them all. I wonder if the rearward weight distribution caused by that very high bar makes the front end feel light? I know that, when I get my bars too high and close, that is what I feel. I've found that, when I raise a bar considerably above the saddle, it very much helps handling if I also extend it further out so that the overall reach from saddle to, say, hoods or hooks is the same as with lower (but closer in) bars. My Fargo is set up like this with bars about 4 cm above saddle compared to 3 cm below for my other bikes/trikes, but the reach from saddle nose to hoods and hooks is very similar and it handles fine. -- 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/-/jCSjGzfDwu4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: First Ride on New Saluki
Peter, congratulations on a great-looking bike and more on getting out there again. I've been there, and still am. While I'm all in favor of plotting for another Riv, the important thing is to ride,right? Keep it up and enjoy your bike. 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/-/Ib5brg95w3kJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Blue Tweed Country Bag
? Looks blue/grey to me. I have a green one, and the one up for auction doesn't look like that. Maybe email the seller to confirm? On Nov 12, 2:17 pm, Allan in Portland wrote: > Wait a minute, that looks green to me. Obviously the the new Google+++ is > still in beta. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Blue Tweed Country Bag
Wait a minute, that looks green to me. Obviously the the new Google+++ is still in beta. -- 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/-/aCNBOCJ7yUQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Blue Tweed Country Bag
Dibs! :-) (And Wow, with the new Google+++ they can now read my mind and implant the thought in a total stranger before I even think 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/-/5ertPeC-31AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Winter Cycling Wear!
On Nov 11, 3:09 pm, robert zeidler wrote: > ...and what's everybody doing to get some heat in their legs? I find > this, even with some embro, to be a real problem below 40 deg. in 10 to 35 degrees, I consistently wear medium weight wool long johns (like others, Smartwool, Ibex, Icebreaker whatever), wool boxer briefs (yes, the boys' work just fine, ladies; just bump up a size as the butts are too small), thermohair sox, and then a pair of longish baggie cargo shorts, and Steger Mukluks. This combo really helps regulate--warm enough but not over-heating. I think feet are really key and can't recommend stagers enough (and no, I don't work for them; just use 'em) liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Blue Tweed Country Bag
Ebay has one on Auction right now... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Nigel-Smythe-Country-classic-bicycle-seat-bag-/170726383487?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c015df7f#ht_1908wt_105 Dustin G WC 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/-/KjNi89RC9oUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Blue Tweed Country Bag
Perhaps in need of a little walkin' around money just in time for Christmas? One of these, if you please: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/bleriot_withbag.jpg How's $225 +/- depending on condition sound? Thanks much, -Allan -- 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/-/63I6O-AvsAkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: First Ride on New Saluki
Good looking bike. And, wow, if you don't have one already you're going to have to get yourself a nice tweed suit to match those handlebars! -- 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/-/8nOzAFhVI3oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: First Ride on New Saluki
Congratulations on getting back in the saddle, Peter. That stem should be just the thing while you dial in your position - and as your preferred position changes as you start to rack up the miles. I was mostly sidelined for 5 years. It's been over a year since I could ride any significant distances, and I feel better the more I ride. My bars have always been placed where they were most comforable, which at first was quite high, but has inched down a little at a time. I recently switched back to a drop bar so I would have higher and lower positions. When I find I'm riding more in the drops, I nudge the bar down until the drops and hoods are equally comfortable. Ride comfy and ride lots. -- 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: Occupy S24O?
Jim M. said "cease, desist" several days ago. I suggest we do...Anne's thread about doing an S24O lost its way a long time ago. -- 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/-/AwAkKEIAz_AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 Membership
Hi, Mike, and everyone, Here's what we know for sure: We're not doing away with the 5% rebate in the form of a merchandise credit or the free shipping on orders over $150. How the rebate accrues and how quickly (sooner, not later) you may use it is under discussion. We're also likely keeping the special birthday offer (10% off an order up to $300 on your birthday or the week just after it). What we might do, though, since the new software doesn't make it easy to do Membership Plan the old way is this: Some sort of one-time deal, like REI does. In other words, if you are a member now, or you have been, you will continue to be. We're working out something for the lifetime members, but that specific compensation hasn't been finalized. Thanks to everyone for past, present, and future support. We know we wouldn't be around without it. Much appreciated. Best regards, John at RBW On Nov 11, 6:11 am, Mike wrote: > I think I missed something. I don't see any place on the RBW website > where I can renew my Riv membership. Have they done away with it? Have > they done away with the 5% refunds at the end of the year? Anyone > know? > > thanks, > mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Somewhat esoteric mechanical maneuver. Removing a freehub body from a rear hub
A day late, but I can't help it: It should go all the way up to 11 Great vid, compliments to the cinematographer. On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 8:12 AM, William wrote: > Well, I did the little video. It is a lot longer than it probably needed > to be. If you hate it I'll give you your money back :) > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLKnVKVL3w > > > > -- > 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/-/nibm0jsbx-oJ. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 ** -- 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: Somewhat esoteric mechanical maneuver. Removing a freehub body from a rear hub
I'm sure there are multiple solutions to that particular problem. Mine worked, used only stuff I already had on-hand (including that hole), and took less than 10 minutes. I'd call that a success. -- 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/-/3cTmoDzqtt0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting
On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 09:37:14PM -0800, Jay wrote: > Just to be clear, the Kool Stop thing is not a lever. It's a ... > something else, designed specifically to mount tires without damaging > anything. The Kool Stop tool is called a bead jack (I think). VAR makes a similar tool that has the advantage of being smaller (if you want/need to take it with you). Here's a picture and a post about the VAR tool: http://randonneurextra.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-life-easier-var-tire-lever.html or: http://goo.gl/6t3V3 Not my blog, and I've never seen it before today, but the write up rings true to me. There are people who insist you can mount any tire on any rim without tools... I'm sure the insist-or is right, for him/herself. But jeez... Torelli Master rims -- a rim with a notoriously shallow "well". I've spent way too long trying to get a tire mounted on a Master in the past. It's supremely frustrating. I know the tricks, but the tricks don't always do the trick. The VAR lever/jack (and presumably the Kool Stop jack) makes mounting tough tire/rim combinations easy. I prefer riding to fighting with my tires, so for me it was worth $15 and giving up the idea of "no tools, all the time" as concerns mounting tires. Not all rim/tire combinations are created equal. Sorry for the rant -- if you're one who can mount any tire without tools, that's great! I envy you! Stuart Fletcher West Seattle, WA -- 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: Somewhat esoteric mechanical maneuver. Removing a freehub body from a rear hub
Interesting. But rather than having to drill a 2" hole in the workbench, why not take something like a small piece of 2x4 - say maybe 4" or 5" long - drill a hole about the same size as the center of the hub diameter, then cut that piece exactly in half. Line the insides of the half-holes with something like sections cut from an old inner tube, or maybe one of those flat pad-like devices you use to get a grip on stubborn jar lids, by gluing them in there with contact cement. Then you could sandwich them around the hub body and place the whole assembly between the jaws of a vise and tighten it up just enough to keep it from turning, but not so tight as to deform or do other damage to the hub surface. On Nov 12, 10:12 am, William wrote: > Well, I did the little video. It is a lot longer than it probably needed > to be. If you hate it I'll give you your money back :) > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLKnVKVL3w -- 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: Somewhat esoteric mechanical maneuver. Removing a freehub body from a rear hub
Well, I did the little video. It is a lot longer than it probably needed to be. If you hate it I'll give you your money back :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLKnVKVL3w -- 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/-/nibm0jsbx-oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: First Ride on New Saluki
Beautiful setup. I second the leverage of the handlebar bag that high up. I was impressed with the look of the fenders.. much better job than I did with mine. Ahh the bug has bitten... after the Atlantis you will be looking for that sweet simple one.. then time to get your wife a Betty Foy for sidewalk rides in the park.. :) Then you'll need a loaner Hillborne for those unexpected guests (I can get by on a 64cm if I have to) Glad you are feeling better and that Saluki once again is just flat out drop dead gorgeous. later Kelly -- 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/-/Sy9i57xiGDEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] First Ride on New Saluki
Deference in Brooklyn, that is something to write in about!!! Beautiful bike Peter, glad you're healthy enough to get on it before the weather comes in. But you have fenders, so no complaints right! :-) BTW, the front end might feel funny due to the high bars + bag way out front combo. That's a lot of leverage. Try riding w/out the bag and see what it's like (presuming you rode as pictured). Again, great looking bike! On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM, Peter M wrote: > So went out for the first ride on the new saluki in rapidly > approaching winter NY. This being my first ride in almost 5 months due > to health issues(long story short I had dizziness and veritigo, turned > out to be migraines, not MS or a Brain Tumor, thank god) I did about > 10 miles and it felt awesome. Now when I stopped riding I was 225 and > tipped the scales at 250 today so there was some "spring" in the ride > going over some big bumps but boy was it smooth and fast. My first > time using bar end shifters was really positive, i had so many places > to put my hands thanks to the smooth VO Elk Hide bar wrap that got > alot of looks. You know I used to ride a neon yellow olmo and got > compliments but today I actually got deference, like people thought > twice before trying to run me over, which in Brooklyn is really all > you can hope for. Here is a link > http://www.flickr.com/photos/67889635@N06/?saved=1 > to the pics, yes I know the handlebars are high, I am still trying to > get everything dialed in, front end was a little loose feeling, not > sure if it was because I had so much extension on the bars or I need > to tighten the headset a little. Anyway I have been a lurker here for > a while but since my wife and family could care less about bikes > thought I would post somewhere where people do. So i guess now it is > time to start saving for that Atlantis, I mean everyone needs two Rivs > right? > > -- > 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 ** -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WTT: Nitto 8cm long quill dirt drop for Nitto 10cm long quill dirt drop 26.0 clamp
Hello all. Want: a 100cm 26.0 long quill nitto dirt drop for trade: my Nitto 8cm long quill 26.0 bar clamp dirt drop in excellent condition. Thanks Hobie -- 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/-/DKxkBChr2XMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Winter Cycling Wear!
Wool longjohns for the legs, works pretty good. It's kind of like dressing for some cross country skiing- you don't don't need super heavy insulation, except maybe on extremities (hands, feet, etc). -- 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/-/ENqjP2kowgMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Sugino Alpina/VO spec 110 double crankset
The crankset has been sold. Thanks to all who looked. 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/-/PLT5Ud7AFZ4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
