[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne photos
Yes I have a Hobo bag that I use when I need to carry something. I like this frame it fits me well and feels pretty solid. The handling is real predictablein fact I had a moment of inattention that found me wandering towards the ditch and I caught it just in time and the steering seemed to respond quickly but not too quickly if that makes any sense. Just a pleasant sensible frame designI think I'll put quite a few miles on it. On May 6, 8:47 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: To me, that is definitely the way to mount Moustache bars: on a tall Dirt Drop stem. Get them up and not too far forward. I've ridden my Hillborne a lot that way and it really works well for me. An Acorn non-boxy bag works surprisingly well on such a setup and gives you rider-facing pockets. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
I bet the steel QR solves the problem... aluminum QR nuts are suspect for slippage.In addition to going to steel, maybe take it in to a shop and have them align the dropouts or borrow a Park FFG-2 alignment tool- if they are skewed a bit it certainly isn't helping the situation.Anyway I hope you figure it out. Matt On Sunday, May 6, 2012 10:18:53 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, definitely Al. I put on the new end (still Al) and same problemhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150628661/in/photostream/. Went back and dug out the Mavic all-steel QRshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150710351/in/photostreamI used to have on there and have replaced them, but not put any miles on it yet. I took those off a while ago as I never liked the cam action on them compared to Shimano. They never seemed to lock down like Shimanos do, so thought I was moving in the right direction. Perhaps not. I'm not sure my troubles started with the change as it was several years ago, but I don't remember a problem w/ the old Mavics. Thanks again for the input on this! I hope to soon report back with positive news for everyone! On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I am pretty sure it's the aluminum contact surfaces -- modern skewers are meant, it seems, for vertical dropouts only. I remember tightening an allen slow release on one of my fixies until the (steel) skewer snapped -- couldn't get the aluminum ends to grip tightly enough. Come to think of it, I've got a 5-6 lb bag of old, old-school, all-steel skewers and if you (the original complainant) want one, just LMK. I think I've got a 130 or so and possibly even a 135 or two. None are very pretty (except the NOS Zeus front which ain't leaving). Note: will trade skewer/s for single old Campy Record dustcap or pair/sof nice, shiny metal ones. (I have one Campy already -- thanks, Eric.) On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: My wife's fuji tour bike had this problem. Went from aluminum to steel skews, knurled. This fixed the problem for us. 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/-/wEXh0OLfkZAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - 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. Rainer Maria 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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/-/el40o5KOcqYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Do not attempt this at home
Fantastic. Great color -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Leslie Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 7:55 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Do not attempt this at home Disclaimer: I realize, running knobby, lugged tires under fitted fenders can be hazardous, as a twig could get picked up and pulled in and jam. Do not do as I do; I was curious if it was even possible to do this, so I tried... 56cm Bomba, 650b; Pacenti NeoMoto 2.3 tires, and P65 SKS/ESGE fenders. Plenty of room, more than my Ram has w/32's under aluminum 45 fenders... http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/7150235995/in/pool-1302140@N21/lightbox/ I intend to not run fenders w/ lugged tires when I need them; but I'm looking for fatter 650b tires, fatter than Hetres, with a streetable tread, and am making sure that these are going to fit about any tire I can find... -L -- 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/-/bw26FoasBeEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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.
[RBW] Re: Sunday Ride
Didn't even follow the route planned. Got lost off the gecko found some runty dirt trail had a grand old time. Finished early enough for me to visit my parents. Pictures don't need to prove that it happen. Weenier dogs in baskets do. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzciF5U -Manny Claro! Claro! Claro! Acosta -- 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/-/snfD-NFTiUgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me
See what happens when you count your bikes!? I try to stay vague about it. As others have said, the QB would be a fantastic no-thought commuter. You can install metal fenders if you have bolt-on Phil hub - or a bit janky but useful with SKS. Maybe that could do the commute work that the Yves Gomez would do. Sell the Jamis. Hillborne is boxed, easy to sell, big-time overlap with the Atlantis. Gone. As others have said, Bleriot and Romulus have some some overlap. But the Romulus could be skinny-tired (28mm) spartan road bike, while the Bleriot could be fancy-fendered, front rando bag, Lierre-clad distance rando machine. That Rawland is a useful bike! ;) Nice to have an absolute gravel grinder with no worry about terrain for when the conditions or mood calls for it. Bombing down Mt. Tam via RR Grade is fun on those Neo-Motos. So, in summary (and this is kinda fun - thanks for the catharsis, Ray): ATLANTIS: tour, ramble, town country. Ride to Big Sur. BLERIOT: supple 650B rando-zeitgeist rig. Ride to Pt. Reyes Lighthouse, taking the dirt path through Samuel Taylor. ROMULUS: spartan road machine. Ride Seven Sisters/Alpine Dam QUICKBEAM: commuter/city/lock-up workhorse. Ride to the Mission. RAWLAND: Off-road adventure bike. Ride Hookooekoo trail. To be honest, I'd hang that YG in storage for a future high-class city bike. Esteban San Diego, Calif. Here is what I have: An Atlantis, fully rigged and used for long-distance touring; occassionally pulling a BOB trailer. A first generation Quickbeam, rigged for city commute. An Yves Gomez, rigged for city commute. A Bleriot, rigged for any kind of riding. A Canti-Romulus, rigged for roading. An un-built, new-in-the-box, Single TT Hillborne, Orange. A Rawland Sogn mountain bike, 650B (Used primarily on fire roads) A Jamis IGH commuter (my beater for city commute in rain) Here is how I see the garage after the reduction: An Atlantis (Or, maybe the Sam) for loaded tours An Yves Gomez for city commute A Canti-Rom for fast rides A Rawland Sogn for off-road -- 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/-/ZgcC2ESYe-EJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Do not attempt this at home
A good sharp utility knife and some diligent slicing would result in some lightweight 2.3 650b slicks... -- 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/-/3L4qfxoCcYkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: 59 Roadeo for sale
Price reduced to $2500 for the Roadeo. I will pay shipping from the LBS. It's a great bike. I Email me and I will send pictures. Bought and built on a whim. Also, the seat post is lugged. Price includes seat bag. Help me clear out my shed. On Apr 25, 10:48 am, steven steven.blond...@gmail.com wrote: I have one of the first batch of Roadeos for sale. 59. White with red fill. Ultegra 10 integrated shifting and Ultegra cranks. Lugged quill stem. Noodle Bars. Red laquered cloth tape. Nitto seat post with British Racing green Brooks swallow ti railed seat. Open pro rims on Phil hubs with Kojak tires. Under 500 miles on bike. Only ride my all rounder and ANT. Prefer bike go to someone who digs a Riv. First 3k, plus shipping, takes it. Of course, pictures are available. Will ship via local bike shop. Email me off list if interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Shimano CX-70 brakes and top mount levers
Front/Rear set, new in the box. Change in plans and would like to sell these. $95 shipped. This is what was purchased and I'll let you read the full description here as well: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm Set used of top mount Interrupter brake levers. $18 shipped or just $10 with above brakeset. Similar to these: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl9.htm If you really need pics, let me know and I'll shoot some. Thanks for looking. -Anne -- 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: 59 Roadeo for sale
Great riding bike! If this fits you give it serious consideration. Versatile bike. On May 7, 10:56 am, steven steven.blond...@gmail.com wrote: Price reduced to $2500 for the Roadeo. I will pay shipping from the LBS. It's a great bike. I Email me and I will send pictures. Bought and built on a whim. Also, the seat post is lugged. Price includes seat bag. Help me clear out my shed. On Apr 25, 10:48 am, steven steven.blond...@gmail.com wrote: I have one of the first batch of Roadeos for sale. 59. White with red fill. Ultegra 10 integrated shifting and Ultegra cranks. Lugged quill stem. Noodle Bars. Red laquered cloth tape. Nitto seat post with British Racing green Brooks swallow ti railed seat. Open pro rims on Phil hubs with Kojak tires. Under 500 miles on bike. Only ride my all rounder and ANT. Prefer bike go to someone who digs a Riv. First 3k, plus shipping, takes it. Of course, pictures are available. Will ship via local bike shop. Email me off list if interested. -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
On my road bike (90s Merckx MXL with chrome horizontal dropouts) I was having the same problem. I got some of the $50 Salsa skewers on my LBS' recommendation, clamped them down unbelievably tight, and have had no slippage since. Hope you get it figured out. Very frustrating and annoying to always have the worry that the wheel will slip in your head while riding. On May 7, 1:26 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I bet the steel QR solves the problem... aluminum QR nuts are suspect for slippage. In addition to going to steel, maybe take it in to a shop and have them align the dropouts or borrow a Park FFG-2 alignment tool- if they are skewed a bit it certainly isn't helping the situation. Anyway I hope you figure it out. Matt On Sunday, May 6, 2012 10:18:53 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, definitely Al. I put on the new end (still Al) and same problemhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150628661/in/photostream/. Went back and dug out the Mavic all-steel QRshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150710351/in/photostreamI used to have on there and have replaced them, but not put any miles on it yet. I took those off a while ago as I never liked the cam action on them compared to Shimano. They never seemed to lock down like Shimanos do, so thought I was moving in the right direction. Perhaps not. I'm not sure my troubles started with the change as it was several years ago, but I don't remember a problem w/ the old Mavics. Thanks again for the input on this! I hope to soon report back with positive news for everyone! On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I am pretty sure it's the aluminum contact surfaces -- modern skewers are meant, it seems, for vertical dropouts only. I remember tightening an allen slow release on one of my fixies until the (steel) skewer snapped -- couldn't get the aluminum ends to grip tightly enough. Come to think of it, I've got a 5-6 lb bag of old, old-school, all-steel skewers and if you (the original complainant) want one, just LMK. I think I've got a 130 or so and possibly even a 135 or two. None are very pretty (except the NOS Zeus front which ain't leaving). Note: will trade skewer/s for single old Campy Record dustcap or pair/sof nice, shiny metal ones. (I have one Campy already -- thanks, Eric.) On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: My wife's fuji tour bike had this problem. Went from aluminum to steel skews, knurled. This fixed the problem for us. 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/-/wEXh0OLfkZAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - 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. Rainer Maria 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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: Riv Rally midwest and Grant's visit and other bike stuff to do in Minneapolis at that time
I think it worked that time. It'll be great to ride with you, JB. Everybody who's pledged to attend this event is a true gentleman, except that one guy, but he knows who he is. Speaking of gentlemen, I'm not sure that we have any ladies planning to come. Not sure that I blame them for having other plans that conflict with riding around discussing the nuances of cantilever brake straddle hanger aesthetics for a couple days, but I hope you Riv-oriented females feel that you are welcome and encouraged to join the overnight ride, in full or in part. That goes for every demographic category, actually. The two commonest concerns I've heard are addressed here: 1. You don't need to ride a Rivendell or even a bike that is somehow related to Riv. Your bike need not be steel or have a tweed mudflap or even fenders. There will be some country roads and some hills that are substantial by Midwest standards, so I recommend some low gears and a tire that's at least 32 mm. And you'll have to schlep your stuff, so you'll need adequate cargo capacity (unless you can get someone else to transport your gear for you). Aside from those suggestions, what brand or style of bike you ride doesn't matter. It matters more to have a versatile, can-do attitude and a sense of adventure. 2. Everybody I've talked to is concerned about slowing everybody down. Good! We need slow people (like me) to keep things in the proper perspective. I figure that the fast guys and gals won't be into this, so it's probably a non-issue. We've got all day, so don't blow it by finishing early! Plan to take LOTS of pictures and to make frequent stops to regroup, chat, have snacks, occasionally address mechanical issues, etc. That said, you should be somewhat confident in your fitness to cover 50-60 somewhat hilly, mixed terrain miles in a day, on back-to-back days. If that's likely to be a hardship for you, please be sure to have some kind of emergency bail-out plan, just in case, but still feel free to join the ride. Hard to believe this is just a few weeks away. It's going to be the highlight of the Summer, I expect! -- 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/-/LGHCU8gN9kMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay
There is no blue book of used bike values. I know some of you gents are patient and willing to wait for minty specimens offered for 50% of retail. Others are willing to pay a bit more to avoid weeks or months of bargain shopping and haggling. I've sold many used Rivs and other desirable pre-owned bicycles, and had people on this list email me lowball offers or otherwise suggest that my price was too high, only to sell the thing at my asking price a few hours or a few days later. There are a lot of factors that go into it, but in Riv's case MSRP has sometimes risen steeply, and availability of some models in some sizes has been spotty. I always say, if the right buyer comes along, price doesn't matter much, but if the right buyer doesn't come along, price doesn't matter much. -- 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/-/vdmhyzL-5T4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Orange 66cm Quickbeam for sale
Hey Patrick - I know this is a longshot, but just wondering if you still have the QB for sale. Please let me know! Thanks. -Zack On Friday, August 26, 2011 4:55:00 PM UTC-4, patrick g wrote: Adding another bike to the for sale list... I posted on the list earlier this spring, to try to sell this bike. But it didn't end up working out. Clearly. I wanted to lower the price, and try again. A little bit about it: I bought it in the fall of 2008. It was one of the floor models at Rivendell, and I bought it built there. The only change I've made is attaching a fixed gear, making the rear hub fixed/free. I've had it here in Omaha. NE since then. I don't ride it with snow on the ground, and I've kept it mostly indoors. Otherwise in the garage. I have another bike I use to ride around town, so I haven't ridden the Quickbeam as much as it should be ridden. No dents, but there are some small chips in the paint, which I've tried to show in the pictures. I'm asking 1300 shipped, or best offer. Pictures of it here: https://picasaweb.google.com/11583461485768589/Quickbeam?authkey=Gv1sRgCJKx-Py-15TGnwE I'm selling it without the seat, pedals, fenders, rack. If you're interested and want any of those items, we can work something out. Thanks for looking! -- 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/-/yX7LoVCHa64J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Brooks Pro saddle, Park Bag supports, Suntour pedals
Hi all. I have the following for sale. All prices include shipping. Thanks for looking. 1-Brooks Black Professinal saddle w. large copper rivets,chromed steel rails, no bag loops! Not sure if this is an older model. The rear badge looks older but I'm not sure. Very comfortable and broken in but not saging at all. Small amount of cracking around the rivets but not serious. Minor scuffs. Super comfy. $110.00 2- Suntour GPX pedals. Ebayer is selling these new for $99 check them out. They came with a powder coat bluish finish that was flaking off within the first week so I stripped the rest off. Rode for one season. Toe clip compatible. Could use some grease. Nice pedals. $40.00 3- (2) pairs of Shimano Deore XT silver skewers 135mm rears and 100mm fronts. Good condition,not perfect but fully functioning. $23.00 4- Park rear and front bag supports w. red vinyl covering. Similar to Riv Silver Hupe for rear just shaped differently. Front bag support just slides over handlebars. Nice way to support bags temporarily. The front might be a Velo Orange. Rear is definetly a Park vintage one Both for $45.00 -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
Consensus seems to be shaping up around having steel clamping surfaces, what are those Salsa QRs? FWIW, I have horizontal drops on another bike running with Dura Ace Al QRs and no slippage on that one. Gearing isn't much different, 34X28 vs. 34 X32. On Monday, May 7, 2012 8:05:24 AM UTC-7, bingomck wrote: On my road bike (90s Merckx MXL with chrome horizontal dropouts) I was having the same problem. I got some of the $50 Salsa skewers on my LBS' recommendation, clamped them down unbelievably tight, and have had no slippage since. Hope you get it figured out. Very frustrating and annoying to always have the worry that the wheel will slip in your head while riding. On May 7, 1:26 am, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I bet the steel QR solves the problem... aluminum QR nuts are suspect for slippage.In addition to going to steel, maybe take it in to a shop and have them align the dropouts or borrow a Park FFG-2 alignment tool- if they are skewed a bit it certainly isn't helping the situation. Anyway I hope you figure it out. Matt On Sunday, May 6, 2012 10:18:53 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, definitely Al. I put on the new end (still Al) and same problem http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150628661/in/photostream/. Went back and dug out the Mavic all-steel QRs http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/7150710351/in/photostreamI used to have on there and have replaced them, but not put any miles on it yet. I took those off a while ago as I never liked the cam action on them compared to Shimano. They never seemed to lock down like Shimanos do, so thought I was moving in the right direction. Perhaps not. I'm not sure my troubles started with the change as it was several years ago, but I don't remember a problem w/ the old Mavics. Thanks again for the input on this! I hope to soon report back with positive news for everyone! On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I am pretty sure it's the aluminum contact surfaces -- modern skewers are meant, it seems, for vertical dropouts only. I remember tightening an allen slow release on one of my fixies until the (steel) skewer snapped -- couldn't get the aluminum ends to grip tightly enough. Come to think of it, I've got a 5-6 lb bag of old, old-school, all-steel skewers and if you (the original complainant) want one, just LMK. I think I've got a 130 or so and possibly even a 135 or two. None are very pretty (except the NOS Zeus front which ain't leaving). Note: will trade skewer/s for single old Campy Record dustcap or pair/sof nice, shiny metal ones. (I have one Campy already -- thanks, Eric.) On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: My wife's fuji tour bike had this problem. Went from aluminum to steel skews, knurled. This fixed the problem for us. 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/-/wEXh0OLfkZAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - 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. Rainer Maria 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” On Monday, May 7, 2012 8:05:24 AM UTC-7, bingomck wrote: On my road bike (90s Merckx MXL with chrome horizontal dropouts) I was having the same problem. I got some of the $50 Salsa skewers on my LBS' recommendation, clamped them down unbelievably tight, and have had no slippage since. Hope you get it figured out. Very frustrating and annoying to always have the worry that
[RBW] Re: STOLEN: Hass Baggins Bag in SF
Hi Andrew, Sorry about that, I had my Brooks stolen this winter downtown SF too. I'll keep an eye on CL and post pics if you can. -- 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/-/FpQnYILlsYMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: 59 Roadeo for sale
Wow! On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Anne speedyc...@comcast.net wrote: Great riding bike! If this fits you give it serious consideration. Versatile bike. On May 7, 10:56 am, steven steven.blond...@gmail.com wrote: Price reduced to $2500 for the Roadeo. I will pay shipping from the LBS. It's a great bike. I Email me and I will send pictures. Bought and built on a whim. Also, the seat post is lugged. Price includes seat bag. Help me clear out my shed. On Apr 25, 10:48 am, steven steven.blond...@gmail.com wrote: I have one of the first batch of Roadeos for sale. 59. White with red fill. Ultegra 10 integrated shifting and Ultegra cranks. Lugged quill stem. Noodle Bars. Red laquered cloth tape. Nitto seat post with British Racing green Brooks swallow ti railed seat. Open pro rims on Phil hubs with Kojak tires. Under 500 miles on bike. Only ride my all rounder and ANT. Prefer bike go to someone who digs a Riv. First 3k, plus shipping, takes it. Of course, pictures are available. Will ship via local bike shop. Email me off list if interested. -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
Same problem here. Steel QR solved it. Toshi -- 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: Sunday Ride
Thanks! Its a great pair of classic bikes that pretty much covers all my bases. The Atlantis spoils me all week with plush comfort, and then the Romulus comes along like a refreshing zephyr on the weekend and graces me with speed and agility. D.G. On Sunday, May 6, 2012 11:16:30 PM UTC-6, rcnute wrote: And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- 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/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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/-/Y-d7eTKYCCwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Vintage Video
Who remembers a thread from January 2008 when Gino posted links to vintage U.K. bicycle touring videos (which then spurred several discussions related to Rivendell vs. 1940-50s bicycle design)? This one: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/13f349844c2263cc In that spirit, did you see that a 1945 promotional/documentary film of bicycle manufacture at Raleigh was recently released by British Council Films? http://vimeo.com/39401575 (17 minutes) It’s fun to compare/contrast bicycle mass production of 1945 to one’s favorite modern builder in, say, Toyo Japan or Waterford WI. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Weight of Hunqapillar frame?
I'm the OP, and I take NO offense at the wieght weenie jabs! It may be of interest to know why I asked, and its not because I was looking for a light-weight ride. I have a black '92 Bridgestone MB-6, and I compared the geometry to the Hunq and found that they are very similar with 2-3 differences. So I now conceive of my MB-6 as a poor man's Hunq (bought it for $75). To my surprise, my 49 double-butted Tange CroMo MB-6 weighs 7.25 lbs. (fork and frame), and the 58 Hunq weighs 9 lbs. according to this thread. What a surprise!! I wasn't trying to see if I could shave off a few grams or anything, I just wanted to see if I am pedaling a battle-axe around. Turns out its not so heavy! So go buy an early Bridgestone MB and Hunq it out! (Kidding...I'm sure the Hunq has a much better ride). I'll post a pic here, let me know if there's interest. -- 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: Sunday Ride
What is that rack? On May 7, 12:16 am, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom:http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- 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/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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] Wanted: Sam Hillborne
May be a pipe dream, but i am looking for a 56cm Sam Hillborne, either complete bike or frame/ fork/headsetsingle or double TT is ok -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
What kind of QR do you use - exposed cam or enclosed cam? The former cannot be used with horizontal drop outs because it can't get tight enough. Read all about it here: http://sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] RE: FS 62 cm like new Hunqapillar
Since I haven't sold this yet I'm now going to offer this Hunqapillar as a frame/fork, BB, Nitto 83 post, and Sugino crank for $1,500.00 or with everything listed below for $2,300.00. Again the bike is new, I've taken it on two test rides (under 50 miles total). Handlebars: Nitto Albatross Portuguese Tree Cork Grips Brake Levers: NOS Dia Comp top of the line two finger mountain Shifter: Shimano Dura Ace nine speed bar end Yokozuna cables Stem: Nitto Technomic Deluxe Seat post: Nitto 83 Crankset: Sugino XD2 triple Front derailer: MicroShift Rear derailer: NOS Shimano 105 nine speed (all silver) Rear cassette: Shimano Ultegra 12-27 Rear Hub: NOS Shimano XTR 36 hole eight/nine speed 1st generation Front Hub: NOS Shimano Dura Ace 1st generation (super smooth) 36 hole Rims: Mavic MA3 (rear built by Peter White) Brakes: Paul cantilever Neo-retro Rear Rack: Nitto R-14 Top Rack Nigel Smythe Big Loafer, tweed 1st generation Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme folding 700/50mm -- 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: Wide profile canti brake recs
That is a great looking QB. I second the Pauls neos' as brilliant brakes with tektro and suntour aero levers. I use them front and rear. Also pad choice and placement are a lot more critical than you might think and I would play around with that a bit too. On Thursday, May 3, 2012 8:41:54 AM UTC-6, Norman Bone wrote: I need to raise the cable hanger on my front brake to accommodate the diving board for a Mark's Rack. The current low profile brakes are marginal (at best) with the hanger closer to the tire and I anticipate that they will not cut the mustard if I raise the hanger another inch or so. I'm using the Tiagra aero levers that Riv sells. That being said, I'd like to install a wide profile canti on the front that would work well with my existing levers. What wide profile brake have you had a good experience with on your Riv with an aero lever? How high are you running the hanger from the tire? Thanks- Norm in PDX -- 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/-/yY5sXBih1FIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Weight of Hunqapillar frame?
Wow, I started a thread and it went into flames...how entertaining!! The OP not offended, so this is fun to watch. ;-) I asked the question because I can't afford a Hunq right now. So... I have have been building my '92 Bridgestone MB-6 as a poor man's Hunq. I compared frame dimensions of both bikes and they are very, very similar. I figure this old piece of tig-welded steel MUST be heavier than the Hunq and guess what? According to the '92 catalogue on Sheldon Brown's site the frame weighs 5.5 #'s, the fork 1.75# = 7.25 #'s. Is it possible it's really lighter than the Hunq?!? Surprising. I'm no weight weenie, but I am glad to know I'm not riding around on a Sherman tank. -- 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: Riv Rally midwest and Grant's visit and other bike stuff to do in Minneapolis at that time
Looking forward to the book signing and the rally. My new 62 Hunqa frame should arrive within a week or so. I want to have it built up and ready to go for all the festivities. On Thursday, May 3, 2012 8:00:05 PM UTC-5, EricP wrote: Going to be making the signing and the Rally. Will be my most extensive ride with camping gear. In fact, changed a few things around in the schedule to make sure it would happen./div /div Eric Platt/div St. Paul, MN/div /div On Thursday, May 3, 2012 7:25:23 PM UTC-5, ameehan...@gmail.com/a wrote:/divblockquote style=margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid class=gmail_quoteI plan to be there for the book event. I assume you#39;ll have plenty of copies of Grant#39;s book for sale Jim? I don#39;t know about the ride yet. I#39;m going to try to make some portion of it at least... Shaun Meehan blockquote style=margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid class=gmail_quote /div/blockquote/div /blockquote -- 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/-/46W_knUJG74J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Just Ride
I just received my (first) three copies and have already given them away! I saw a guy from my LBS and told him if they ordered 10 I would buy 5. So readable, so fun. On Thursday, May 3, 2012 3:27:38 PM UTC-5, Zack wrote: Just got my paper copy from amazon. Also, just as an FYI type of thing, it *really* helps the author if you enjoy something that you read if you leave a positive review on amazon. The more of those that a book gets, the more likely someone from outside the regular sphere will buy it. So, if you get the book, and love it, maybe take the extra step of going to amazon and leaving a review. I am certain that it would help. If you aren't compelled to leave a review, that's cool too, but i just wanted to make a little mention of it, as I am certain it is not the type of thing that Grant or anyone at Riv would ever bring up, but I bet would help out. also not the type of thing that usually occurs to me to do. I am psyched to read it. On Wednesday, May 2, 2012 3:43:18 PM UTC-4, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote: In the spirit of the old threads tracking Rivendell Readers, my copy of Just Ride was just dropped off on my doorstep. -- 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/-/4MlqjrWgvxgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?
I've been working on freeing myself from a conflicting obligation, but It's looking like the obligation will win this time. --Andy On Sunday, May 6, 2012 11:52:18 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote: Last I heard Grant is visiting The Rose City on May 12, with a 2pm chat at Powell's (where else?) followed by a bicycle ride. Who's in? Beth in pdx http://www.reverbnation.com/bethhamon http://beth-hamon.blogspot.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/-/oN6XLotKWwAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Sunday Ride
On the Romulus? Its a Carradice Bagman. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/saddlebag_support.asp D.G. On Monday, May 7, 2012 12:55:26 AM UTC-6, Duplomacette wrote: What is that rack? On May 7, 12:16 am, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- 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/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” On Monday, May 7, 2012 12:55:26 AM UTC-6, Duplomacette wrote: What is that rack? On May 7, 12:16 am, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: And Atlantis! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7122276037/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 6, 7:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Darin, that link didn't work, but you sure have a good looking Rom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/7004449128/in/photostream On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: Nice ride today on my Romulus at Antelope Island State Park, Utah. My favorite spring ride. Saw lots of bison and a mule deer, but the pronghorn in the grainy photo was my favorite and was close enough to snap a photo with my phone. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79571137@N07/sets/72157629618337572/with/ 7004449494/ -- 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/-/pWGxAxB9FrgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- 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/-/Ogp57p1XdL4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] New Bleu Sams
Seeing as it is May now, I'm starting to get pretty excited about the prospect of receiving my new bleu Sam H. I don't really want to bug Riv about it. I know it will all happen in good time. Just wondering if anyone here has talked to them recently and gotten the scoop on when they might be arriving? If so please share! 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/-/nCv7bd4IVeYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Platrack Mid-fork Mount
That's great! I wish my Hilsen had mid fork braze-ons. I was thinking this morning that maybe next year I'll get the Hilsen repainted and some braze-ons like that added. --mike On May 5, 11:14 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: I had mounted this Platrack on another bike for a while, and had to cut the struts, so when it came time to put it on my Bombadil, the struts were too short to reach the dropouts. Someone else had posted something about bending the struts to reach the fork eyelets that are used for the Mini/Marks rack, but since the Bombadil has those nifty mid-fork mounts, I thought I'd give it a try. Good news is: no strut bending required! I did have to tweak the mount on the rack itself by a mere couple degrees just to make it line up perfectly, (using a crescent wrench - kind of like the old trick to toe-in brake pads on cheap calipers) but I could have simply left it as is and tightened the bolts to bring it all into alignment. Bottom line is it works great, and frees up the dropout for whatever other junk I'll bolt on someday. And it looks good. And it's lighter. ; ) *http://tinyurl.com/7qpxysf* * * Marty p.s. Waiting for the Marathon Supremes to show up this week, hence the naked MA40s. -- 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: 59 Roadeo for sale
It's a freaking amazing ride. My endeavors have created opportunities I didn't expect when I built it and this bike is languishing unridden. The open pros on Phil hubs are sweet. I ride my Allrounder almost exclusively. My wife has a Glorious. PayPal accepted. On May 7, 11:04 am, Anne speedyc...@comcast.net wrote: Great riding bike! If this fits you give it serious consideration. Versatile bike. On May 7, 10:56 am, steven steven.blond...@gmail.com wrote: Price reduced to $2500 for the Roadeo. I will pay shipping from the LBS. It's a great bike. I Email me and I will send pictures. Bought and built on a whim. Also, the seat post is lugged. Price includes seat bag. Help me clear out my shed. On Apr 25, 10:48 am, steven steven.blond...@gmail.com wrote: I have one of the first batch of Roadeos for sale. 59. White with red fill. Ultegra 10 integrated shifting and Ultegra cranks. Lugged quill stem. Noodle Bars. Red laquered cloth tape. Nitto seat post with British Racing green Brooks swallow ti railed seat. Open pro rims on Phil hubs with Kojak tires. Under 500 miles on bike. Only ride my all rounder and ANT. Prefer bike go to someone who digs a Riv. First 3k, plus shipping, takes it. Of course, pictures are available. Will ship via local bike shop. Email me off list if interested. -- 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] Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?
Thanks for the kind words Bob, not that you had any choice ;-). For those unaware, my side-job is retrieving self-supported cyclists from the hinter points of Oregon and returning them to the friendly bike lanes of Portland proper (http://www.PortlandSagWagon.com). And best wishes on the remainder of your Piecific Coast Tour. Not a typo, see http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1doc_id=10437v=1B thin Riv content, but a pleasant read nonetheless :-). Riv content: I'll be at Powell's in bells and spangles! Well, not me personally, my bike. -Allan On Sunday, May 6, 2012 2:09:20 PM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote: I was just in Powell's, and I mean about an hour or so, and saw Grant's name on the board for 5/12. Oddly enough I will be in the Bay area (and leaving for home) that day. Missed again. I got to spend several hours with Allan from Portland while here though. That was cool. Thx again Allan! Aloha, Bob - who is headed to RBW while Grant is away. -- 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/-/ReIqB5LGL3QJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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 62 cm like new Hunqapillar
Is this the old grey/red or the new green/cream? On Saturday, May 5, 2012 2:11:51 PM UTC-7, Tom Carstens wrote: Since I haven't sold this yet I'm now going to offer this Hunqapillar as a frame/fork, BB, Nitto 83 post, and Sugino crank for $1,500.00 or with everything listed below for $2,300.00. Again the bike is new, I've taken it on two test rides (under 50 miles total). Handlebars: Nitto Albatross Portuguese Tree Cork Grips Brake Levers: NOS Dia Comp top of the line two finger mountain Shifter: Shimano Dura Ace nine speed bar end Yokozuna cables Stem: Nitto Technomic Deluxe Seat post: Nitto 83 Crankset: Sugino XD2 triple Front derailer: MicroShift Rear derailer: NOS Shimano 105 nine speed (all silver) Rear cassette: Shimano Ultegra 12-27 Rear Hub: NOS Shimano XTR 36 hole eight/nine speed 1st generation Front Hub: NOS Shimano Dura Ace 1st generation (super smooth) 36 hole Rims: Mavic MA3 (rear built by Peter White) Brakes: Paul cantilever Neo-retro Rear Rack: Nitto R-14 Top Rack Nigel Smythe Big Loafer, tweed 1st generation Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme folding 700/50mm -- 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/-/rSFZNnr5QQkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam
Pardon the instagram quality; cameras are at the office.http://imgur.com/GFvrj I was messing around with a dry-run setup for the Seattle to Portland ride and I think I've hit my own personal Sam Hillborne nirvana. Of course, this only applies to the 6 day per week Seattle city stuff, but the camping stuff can go on without much fuss. It goes like this: 700x35 Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS366 (hardly any mention of these anywhere, but they're exceptionally good AND on sale from Schwalbe for $19.99 each at the moment). I have the 700x38 Greenguard, but I prefer these. They just feel right. 11-30 cassette, 8 speed. I love the 12-36 Riv standard, but it's now on the camping rear wheel (Rhyno Lite 27mm, super gnarly) SKS Longboards will be back on soon, but I'm just treating myself this week while the weather's nice. Salsa Delgado Cross 36h wheels from Jim Thill. Absolutely fantastic skill from Jim of course. The dynohub front wheel gets to hang out in the closet till next winter. VO Model 6 saddle. Love it now that it's started to break in. Medium shopsack and saddlesack xs is the best combo I've found as an every day set up. The saddlesack large (and big rack) is just too much to mess with as an every day thing. This is better for me. Looks good too. Finally, my Sugino crank started life as a triple, transformed into a 36/24 double with a guard, and has now transformed into a 40/24 double with a guard. Now I love it. If you've made it this far, thanks for reading my rambles. There's really only one group of people I can share this without feeling nerdy (and who will actually know what I'm going on about). -- 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/-/GsCZrcpbc3cJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Wanted: Sam Hillborne
In case you have a block on, i responded to you off list re a 56 I have for sale. Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2012, at 3:37 PM, 3wheelin ssubman2...@yahoo.com wrote: May be a pipe dream, but i am looking for a 56cm Sam Hillborne, either complete bike or frame/ fork/headsetsingle or double TT is ok -- 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: Slipping QR in horizontal drop out help
Enclosed Shimano type. I always thought that too, but someone else mentioned Salsa working great, and the Flip offs are exposed... On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:14 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: What kind of QR do you use - exposed cam or enclosed cam? The former cannot be used with horizontal drop outs because it can't get tight enough. Read all about it here: http://sheldonbrown.com/skewers.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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: Technomics, Thomson, Tektro
-6cm, 25.4, tall Technomic -7cm, 26.0, tall technomic -6cm, 26.0, tall technomic -8cm, 25.4, tall technomic -8cm, 26.0, tall technomic 8cm, 26.0 short technomic deluxe all stems $40 shipped, multiple discounts apply Thomson 26.8 post, black, no setback, 30cm of usable post. $40 shipped Tektro dual pivot brakes, model 521A. 49-59 reach, no pads, $20 shipped mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4fa86421c670d11a2ea7st04duc -- 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] Project Atlantis
I was going to put a picture a link of my bike frame up here that is on my Flicker site, but don't know how although I did tag the pics. Anyway, the color is a beautiful green ..he did a great job. Getting put together now, with some basic components after all that discussion.Summer is here! -- 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] AHH standover-57, 59cm frames?
im curious what owners of 57 and 59cm Hilsens have for a standover measured midway across toptube to the top of the toptube. tire size would be helpful too mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4fa87606f258c11aa9dest02duc -- 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: Platrack Mid-fork Mount
Mike - there is a way: http://wp.me/p1kJzU-35 Brian Hanson Seattle,WA On May 5, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: That's great! I wish my Hilsen had mid fork braze-ons. I was thinking this morning that maybe next year I'll get the Hilsen repainted and some braze-ons like that added. --mike On May 5, 11:14 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: I had mounted this Platrack on another bike for a while, and had to cut the struts, so when it came time to put it on my Bombadil, the struts were too short to reach the dropouts. Someone else had posted something about bending the struts to reach the fork eyelets that are used for the Mini/Marks rack, but since the Bombadil has those nifty mid-fork mounts, I thought I'd give it a try. Good news is: no strut bending required! I did have to tweak the mount on the rack itself by a mere couple degrees just to make it line up perfectly, (using a crescent wrench - kind of like the old trick to toe-in brake pads on cheap calipers) but I could have simply left it as is and tightened the bolts to bring it all into alignment. Bottom line is it works great, and frees up the dropout for whatever other junk I'll bolt on someday. And it looks good. And it's lighter. ; ) *http://tinyurl.com/7qpxysf* * * Marty p.s. Waiting for the Marathon Supremes to show up this week, hence the naked MA40s. -- 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: Question regarding listing my Hunq on eBay
I agree with storing it, and not selling until you know the longterm job situation. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On May 7, 11:37 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: There is no blue book of used bike values. I know some of you gents are patient and willing to wait for minty specimens offered for 50% of retail. Others are willing to pay a bit more to avoid weeks or months of bargain shopping and haggling. I've sold many used Rivs and other desirable pre-owned bicycles, and had people on this list email me lowball offers or otherwise suggest that my price was too high, only to sell the thing at my asking price a few hours or a few days later. There are a lot of factors that go into it, but in Riv's case MSRP has sometimes risen steeply, and availability of some models in some sizes has been spotty. I always say, if the right buyer comes along, price doesn't matter much, but if the right buyer doesn't come along, price doesn't matter much. -- 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: Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam
You want nerdy? Here's my STP bike (I think): http://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/6828676862/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 7, 4:04 pm, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: Pardon the instagram quality; cameras are at the office.http://imgur.com/GFvrj I was messing around with a dry-run setup for the Seattle to Portland ride and I think I've hit my own personal Sam Hillborne nirvana. Of course, this only applies to the 6 day per week Seattle city stuff, but the camping stuff can go on without much fuss. It goes like this: 700x35 Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS366 (hardly any mention of these anywhere, but they're exceptionally good AND on sale from Schwalbe for $19.99 each at the moment). I have the 700x38 Greenguard, but I prefer these. They just feel right. 11-30 cassette, 8 speed. I love the 12-36 Riv standard, but it's now on the camping rear wheel (Rhyno Lite 27mm, super gnarly) SKS Longboards will be back on soon, but I'm just treating myself this week while the weather's nice. Salsa Delgado Cross 36h wheels from Jim Thill. Absolutely fantastic skill from Jim of course. The dynohub front wheel gets to hang out in the closet till next winter. VO Model 6 saddle. Love it now that it's started to break in. Medium shopsack and saddlesack xs is the best combo I've found as an every day set up. The saddlesack large (and big rack) is just too much to mess with as an every day thing. This is better for me. Looks good too. Finally, my Sugino crank started life as a triple, transformed into a 36/24 double with a guard, and has now transformed into a 40/24 double with a guard. Now I love it. If you've made it this far, thanks for reading my rambles. There's really only one group of people I can share this without feeling nerdy (and who will actually know what I'm going on about). -- 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: Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam
Ryan, that is AWESOME. Can I test ride it if I see you? -- 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/-/kJtZG5EM0o8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Moustache bar+Dirt drop stem
Title says it all (mostly). Would like a 10-11cm reach. Also, a WI ENO hub if you got one! 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam
It's really cool. But it needs another tube for triangulation. : ) On May 7, 2012, at 8:26 PM, rcnute wrote: You want nerdy? Here's my STP bike (I think): http://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/6828676862/in/photostream/ Ryan On May 7, 4:04 pm, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: Pardon the instagram quality; cameras are at the office.http://imgur.com/GFvrj I was messing around with a dry-run setup for the Seattle to Portland ride and I think I've hit my own personal Sam Hillborne nirvana. Of course, this only applies to the 6 day per week Seattle city stuff, but the camping stuff can go on without much fuss. It goes like this: 700x35 Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS366 (hardly any mention of these anywhere, but they're exceptionally good AND on sale from Schwalbe for $19.99 each at the moment). I have the 700x38 Greenguard, but I prefer these. They just feel right. 11-30 cassette, 8 speed. I love the 12-36 Riv standard, but it's now on the camping rear wheel (Rhyno Lite 27mm, super gnarly) SKS Longboards will be back on soon, but I'm just treating myself this week while the weather's nice. Salsa Delgado Cross 36h wheels from Jim Thill. Absolutely fantastic skill from Jim of course. The dynohub front wheel gets to hang out in the closet till next winter. VO Model 6 saddle. Love it now that it's started to break in. Medium shopsack and saddlesack xs is the best combo I've found as an every day set up. The saddlesack large (and big rack) is just too much to mess with as an every day thing. This is better for me. Looks good too. Finally, my Sugino crank started life as a triple, transformed into a 36/24 double with a guard, and has now transformed into a 40/24 double with a guard. Now I love it. If you've made it this far, thanks for reading my rambles. There's really only one group of people I can share this without feeling nerdy (and who will actually know what I'm going on about). -- 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. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - Remember, my friends, it is better to feel fast than to be fast. -- 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 62 cm like new Hunqapillar
On May 7, 1:36 pm, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Is this the old grey/red or the new green/cream? I reckon at 62cm Hunqa would be your size. Giving this a consideration? -- 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: Platrack Mid-fork Mount
I was wondering if something like that would work. I think I'd try it if I knew I could get extra struts from RBW. It doesn't appear they're even selling the Plat Rack anymore. Hopefully they're just out of it. I think it's a good design. I know there was some mention of Mark working on a new front rack, perhaps it'll be something along these lines except all in one. --mike On May 7, 7:45 pm, Stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote: Mike - there is a way: http://wp.me/p1kJzU-35 Brian Hanson Seattle,WA On May 5, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: That's great! I wish my Hilsen had mid fork braze-ons. I was thinking this morning that maybe next year I'll get the Hilsen repainted and some braze-ons like that added. --mike On May 5, 11:14 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: I had mounted this Platrack on another bike for a while, and had to cut the struts, so when it came time to put it on my Bombadil, the struts were too short to reach the dropouts. Someone else had posted something about bending the struts to reach the fork eyelets that are used for the Mini/Marks rack, but since the Bombadil has those nifty mid-fork mounts, I thought I'd give it a try. Good news is: no strut bending required! I did have to tweak the mount on the rack itself by a mere couple degrees just to make it line up perfectly, (using a crescent wrench - kind of like the old trick to toe-in brake pads on cheap calipers) but I could have simply left it as is and tightened the bolts to bring it all into alignment. Bottom line is it works great, and frees up the dropout for whatever other junk I'll bolt on someday. And it looks good. And it's lighter. ; ) *http://tinyurl.com/7qpxysf* * * Marty p.s. Waiting for the Marathon Supremes to show up this week, hence the naked MA40s. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Platrack Mid-fork Mount
I got an extra set of 42cm struts just in case. Didn't need 'em. You are welcome to them if you try it and it doesn't work out. Brian On May 7, 2012, at 8:56 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering if something like that would work. I think I'd try it if I knew I could get extra struts from RBW. It doesn't appear they're even selling the Plat Rack anymore. Hopefully they're just out of it. I think it's a good design. I know there was some mention of Mark working on a new front rack, perhaps it'll be something along these lines except all in one. --mike On May 7, 7:45 pm, Stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote: Mike - there is a way: http://wp.me/p1kJzU-35 Brian Hanson Seattle,WA On May 5, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: That's great! I wish my Hilsen had mid fork braze-ons. I was thinking this morning that maybe next year I'll get the Hilsen repainted and some braze-ons like that added. --mike On May 5, 11:14 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: I had mounted this Platrack on another bike for a while, and had to cut the struts, so when it came time to put it on my Bombadil, the struts were too short to reach the dropouts. Someone else had posted something about bending the struts to reach the fork eyelets that are used for the Mini/Marks rack, but since the Bombadil has those nifty mid-fork mounts, I thought I'd give it a try. Good news is: no strut bending required! I did have to tweak the mount on the rack itself by a mere couple degrees just to make it line up perfectly, (using a crescent wrench - kind of like the old trick to toe-in brake pads on cheap calipers) but I could have simply left it as is and tightened the bolts to bring it all into alignment. Bottom line is it works great, and frees up the dropout for whatever other junk I'll bolt on someday. And it looks good. And it's lighter. ; ) *http://tinyurl.com/7qpxysf* * * Marty p.s. Waiting for the Marathon Supremes to show up this week, hence the naked MA40s. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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: Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam
Scott, your bike looks great. I love the paint. I take it that's a 60cm? I've been wanting to try that same crank set-up for sometime. I've also wanted to try out a 46/30 set-up, no guard and single ring chainring bolts. I'm pretty sure that later in the year I'll be on the lookout for a SH. Post more pictures of it in the wild to the Flickr group if you can. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Platrack Mid-fork Mount
Thanks! I'll keep you posted. I need to bend the struts for my Nitto Top Rack. I'll probably do that first. Because of wear the braze-ons are on my Hilsen the rack sits much higher than needed. --mike On May 7, 9:06 pm, Stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote: I got an extra set of 42cm struts just in case. Didn't need 'em. You are welcome to them if you try it and it doesn't work out. Brian On May 7, 2012, at 8:56 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering if something like that would work. I think I'd try it if I knew I could get extra struts from RBW. It doesn't appear they're even selling the Plat Rack anymore. Hopefully they're just out of it. I think it's a good design. I know there was some mention of Mark working on a new front rack, perhaps it'll be something along these lines except all in one. --mike On May 7, 7:45 pm, Stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote: Mike - there is a way: http://wp.me/p1kJzU-35 Brian Hanson Seattle,WA On May 5, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: That's great! I wish my Hilsen had mid fork braze-ons. I was thinking this morning that maybe next year I'll get the Hilsen repainted and some braze-ons like that added. --mike On May 5, 11:14 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: I had mounted this Platrack on another bike for a while, and had to cut the struts, so when it came time to put it on my Bombadil, the struts were too short to reach the dropouts. Someone else had posted something about bending the struts to reach the fork eyelets that are used for the Mini/Marks rack, but since the Bombadil has those nifty mid-fork mounts, I thought I'd give it a try. Good news is: no strut bending required! I did have to tweak the mount on the rack itself by a mere couple degrees just to make it line up perfectly, (using a crescent wrench - kind of like the old trick to toe-in brake pads on cheap calipers) but I could have simply left it as is and tightened the bolts to bring it all into alignment. Bottom line is it works great, and frees up the dropout for whatever other junk I'll bolt on someday. And it looks good. And it's lighter. ; ) *http://tinyurl.com/7qpxysf* * * Marty p.s. Waiting for the Marathon Supremes to show up this week, hence the naked MA40s. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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: Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam
Good eye, Mike; it is a 60cm, which I completely forgot to mention. I'm really jealous at the jaw-droppingly beautiful paint jobs I see on here, so I'm glad my little cream colored headtube can still get some attention. I think a 46/30 would be awesome, especially since you could make it as versatile as you like with cassette choice. I was thinking about putting together a 46/36 with my leftover rings, sort of a mini-roadie-double. My mangled knuckle is telling me to stop messing around with taking cranks apart though, so that will have to wait till another day. I'm also a complete novice when it comes to getting creative with cranks, so I'll probably have some questions for you when the time comes. -- 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/-/B8ysmLq9MnoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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] Grant's Book Tour Adventures!
It was funny because I was just thinking about how his book touring was going and pop there goes a new blug. Looks like he's having a grand old time. His new book is good btw. Things that you get after years of experience from riding a bike all in one book. Lots of interesting things. If your an avid cycling or even a new to cycling this book would be good to read. Chapters are set up in a way where if you don't want to read certain sections you don't have to. Skip em and read them later. Being a fairly new cyclist I'm just finally branching out to different subgroups of cycling. I'm coming to realizations about cycling that were already written in the book. Not only is the book a good reconfirmation on things that I do while biking that I always felt uncomfortable about but it's helping me getting over certain aspects of my riding now that will save me some grief in the long run. Makes me feel better about Just Riding. (--This was intentional) Also the drawings in the book a swanky. Anyone know the artist? -- 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/-/Qn0bbA1-dKYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Frame bags
The bag on the hunter was made by the woman in Santa Cruz who sews awesome hats, Randy Joe. Those bags used snaps to connect to the frame. They were made from that xpac ripstop stuff, stiff and light. The fabric was very taught on the frame. It was nice. Frame bags are usually 2inch thick. Jandd makes one. Rob from Ocean Air made some as well. I've made two. They are more complicated than they look. If you want the best, get Revelate. He has a welder now. Porcelain Rocket is also very good. On Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:22:46 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote: Hunter Cycles showed something like this at NAHBS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntercycles/6789257290/in/photostream Very good idea. But you'd need something on the top tube to hold it. ~mike On Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:36:06 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: I have an idea in my mind that frame bags should mount to bottle bosses in the and down top tubes. You'd need to reinforce the bag edges, and you'd need to modify the bike, but it would look cleaner, and wouldn't un-buff the paint. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:58:47 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: One issue with frame bags is that they chafe the paint. After a short time with a frame bag, the top tube paint will have an unevenly buffed luster. Some will call it beausage and some will suffer indescribable anguish. Maybe some cloth tape around the tube first? -- 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/-/U3-ZgqLfL3AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Frame bags
It's possible. Use a thin high density foam layered in xpac for structure. On Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:36:06 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: I have an idea in my mind that frame bags should mount to bottle bosses in the and down top tubes. You'd need to reinforce the bag edges, and you'd need to modify the bike, but it would look cleaner, and wouldn't un-buff the paint. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:58:47 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: One issue with frame bags is that they chafe the paint. After a short time with a frame bag, the top tube paint will have an unevenly buffed luster. Some will call it beausage and some will suffer indescribable anguish. Maybe some cloth tape around the tube first? -- 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/-/imklPwPLUIwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email 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: Frame bags
and some pvc piping/welt cord on the edges before you flip the fabric. Add some 1050 ballistic on the edge touching the frame, and some thin semi-flex plastic inside to reinforce/distribute stress caused by the allen bolts. Oh, and large fender washers, or a 1.5 strip of aluminum. On Monday, May 7, 2012 10:38:55 PM UTC-7, Ely Rodriguez wrote: It's possible. Use a thin high density foam layered in xpac for structure. On Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:36:06 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: I have an idea in my mind that frame bags should mount to bottle bosses in the and down top tubes. You'd need to reinforce the bag edges, and you'd need to modify the bike, but it would look cleaner, and wouldn't un-buff the paint. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:58:47 AM UTC-7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: One issue with frame bags is that they chafe the paint. After a short time with a frame bag, the top tube paint will have an unevenly buffed luster. Some will call it beausage and some will suffer indescribable anguish. Maybe some cloth tape around the tube first? -- 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/-/4dvi0Jph0XAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
