[RBW] Heron FS in SoCal
Looks like a basic nice bike. Not sure I would pay for a Joe Bell paint job and have it be flat black, but to each his own. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/3650857690.html -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB 28c Ruffy Tuffy Tires
Did you find a pair of these Ruffy Tuffs? I have a semi-worn pair that I would let go cheap if you still need some. Thanks, Eric Daume Dublin, OH On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Need a pair for a new build. Any out there gathering dust? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB 28c Ruffy Tuffy Tires
I have a pair on the way. Thanks to all who mentioned they had spares. These are going to be used on a sweet Bridgestone T700 I picked up recently. Low miles, pearl white pain in great shape. Even the original bar tape looks like new. Life is good and it's getting me in the mood for Spring. Here are some work in progress shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/sets/72157633009248958/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] WTB 28c Ruffy Tuffy Tires
Paint...not pain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Periscopa or 80mm Dirt Drop Stem
I am glad the photo was helpful. However, the photo is deceiving as to the saddle; the saddle is a Brooks B68 which they do not appear to make anymore. I have a Standard B17 on my commuting bike, and it would not be a good choice for me on a more upright set-up. The B 68 is fine with the periscope bars as it is a wider saddle. I think the B68 was just a B67 without springs. I would recommend a B67 which has springs. Many riders with a more upright riding position have them and seem to like them. In short any saddle on which you can comfortably place more weight will ease the pressure on your arms and hands. Good luck and safe cycling, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: wanted: large saddlesack
So far, I have just one response, and a deal has been reached. If anybody else has a large saddlesack to sell/barter, contact Erin. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:30:56 AM UTC-5, Erin R wrote: On Friday, March 15, 2013 9:25:14 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Anybody want to sell a large SaddleSack in good shape? I love my well-used Carradice camper, but the extra bigness of the saddlesack is appealing. Willing to discuss asking price in some combination of cash, goods, and/or bike-related services. Jim, if you happen to get multiple responses, would you please let me know? Gratefully, Erin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: wanted: large saddlesack
Thank you so very much Jim erin_rothch...@yahoo.com On Mar 17, 2013, at 8:31 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: So far, I have just one response, and a deal has been reached. If anybody else has a large saddlesack to sell/barter, contact Erin. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:30:56 AM UTC-5, Erin R wrote: On Friday, March 15, 2013 9:25:14 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Anybody want to sell a large SaddleSack in good shape? I love my well-used Carradice camper, but the extra bigness of the saddlesack is appealing. Willing to discuss asking price in some combination of cash, goods, and/or bike-related services. Jim, if you happen to get multiple responses, would you please let me know? Gratefully, Erin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jUrITrAyFcc/unsubscribe?hl=en-US . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE
Man,that's a nice bike. I really like that yellow and I think the black tape looks fine. That's an early Waterford AR,correct? On Friday, March 15, 2013 7:15:01 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: OK. So after some excellent and insightful RBW list input I went ahead and ordered the OnOne Midge bars some Cane Creek levers, and some Kenda MTB tires. My immediate goal was to alter the hand positions. I've been pretty content with the mustache bar set up, but have come to really enjoy the flats and wide sram hoods of my cross bike. My default position on the m-bars was basically on the very ends with my palms hanging over the bar end shifters. I thought adding the closer brake position and the flats of a more traditional drop bar would be a welcome change. As soon as the bars came in, I was happy I made the purchase, even if they dont remain on the Rivendell. Right out of the box they looked interestingly comfortable. NICE wide top flat section, short reach, tight and short drop. They flair but not out of control. I had heard the drop section was short, and it is, but to me seemed perfect. I got them installed with a vacant stem so I wouldnt have to completely disassemble my M-bar set up. The stem is a little too long, but the short reach on the bar still pulled the levers back vs the m-bar. I set up the Midge essentially parallel with the ground with the drops pointing down. The levers then become a nice flat extension of the bar and make for some good hand placement real estate! The flair on the midge is restrained enough to still use the tops of the lever hoods. This is what I was looking for. I also wanted to add some knobbage to the marathonesque bonty tires I was using without going full on 2.1 mtb. I am VERY happy I ran across the Kenda Klimax 1.9 tires. They were exactly what I wanted. Good enough knobs to hit some aggressive singletrack, but civilized on the pavement. So now in V.3.0 I took to the road so to speak. I did a nice meandering 30+ mile ride in mixed terrain to get some initial impressions. The extra width and positions of the bars were very welcome in varying conditions. Having the flats gave a nice upright comfortable cruising placement and then the wide hoods were awesome in the dirt. I was so impressed with the feel off road, I would consider these on my dedicated mtb. The drops worked surprisingly well on the couple steep dirt climbs I encountered too. I had quick access to the shifters without having to move away from reaching the brakes. So overall I think this is a positive change. I will say this however...when you ride a 700c CX bike and a 29er MTB...jumping on a 26 feels SO SLUGGISH. I kept checking to see if my brakes were dragging! I kept wondering if I could shoehorn a 650b in there and get some brakes to work! The AR is an awesome bike, but I will say that my old too small Bleriot felt loads more efficient. Here is a beautiful shot of the garage door with the newly altered bike obscuring the view. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8561112128_8bc9a3e879_b.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Heron FS in SoCal
I don't like that new CL feature where they put your address in the ad. It seems like a thief could use the information. I agree with the flat black JB paint. I'm typing this reply while sitting in a coffee shop with my all rounder leaning against the window. A guy at the next table interrupted me to ask me about it and tell me about his Atlantis. Turns out we have some mutual friends. Pretty cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Heron FS in SoCal
Interesting handlebar. Looks like an upsode down albatross with the brake levers in moustache position. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x28 for 700x35 of the same
Hi, y'all. I've got a set of lightly used (500 miles) 700x28 Marathon Supremes that I don't plan on using anymore. Has anyone got a fatter pair lying around? I'd prefer 35s but 32s would be nearly as welcome. I know it's a long shot, but it doesn't hurt to ask, does it? --Andre -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Heron FS in SoCal
@FQ: It seems pretty unnecessary more than anything else. You can uncheck the map box so it doesn't show at all, or move the locator around so it's generic somewhere in the town near year. Small Riv world, isn't it! @M: Not sure about the handlebars. Says they're Nitto but what model??? Owner has some fake stoker brakes on the front, then some MTB levers below. Kinda' funky. On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting handlebar. Looks like an upsode down albatross with the brake levers in moustache position. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Heron FS in SoCal
It's been sitting on CL for a few weeks. Flat black paint and too much money, I guess. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 11:24:21 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a basic nice bike. Not sure I would pay for a Joe Bell paint job and have it be flat black, but to each his own. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/3650857690.html -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Heron FS in SoCal
There's that. Those might be Jitensha bars? On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: It's been sitting on CL for a few weeks. Flat black paint and too much money, I guess. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 11:24:21 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a basic nice bike. Not sure I would pay for a Joe Bell paint job and have it be flat black, but to each his own. http://losangeles.craigslist.**org/lgb/bik/3650857690.htmlhttp://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/3650857690.html -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?
Thanks, Bob! That's good enough for me to go ahead and try it. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 7:45:11 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: Keith, I bought a Wire Guard for the same reason you list. There was the potential for some cable rub on the small Saddlesack that I use on my Hunq. A top rack seemed overkill, and the Hupe didn't look like it would fit a small Saddlesack. I have only used the wire guard for 3 days, but I think it was the right choice. I don't see it rubbing the frame, whereas from the pictures I have seen it is easy to imagine the Hupe rubbing. Bob (Indianapolis) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?
You can make something out of a wire hanger if you're just trying to protect the bag from rubbing on the cable: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5853075601/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5853624744/in/photostream/ Attach it to the seat stay braze-ons and good to go. Won't protect from rubbing on the fender/tire though. On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM, iamkeith keithhar...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Bob! That's good enough for me to go ahead and try it. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 7:45:11 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: Keith, I bought a Wire Guard for the same reason you list. There was the potential for some cable rub on the small Saddlesack that I use on my Hunq. A top rack seemed overkill, and the Hupe didn't look like it would fit a small Saddlesack. I have only used the wire guard for 3 days, but I think it was the right choice. I don't see it rubbing the frame, whereas from the pictures I have seen it is easy to imagine the Hupe rubbing. Bob (Indianapolis) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE
Thanks! I have not yet made peace with the yellow, but that's the fickle artist in me that I generally try to ignore. I have not contacted Rivendell to check the date, but AFAIK yes it's an early Waterford model. I have my suspicions it was built for/by Richard Schwinn. It has a hand done under the clear coat Richard S. on the top tube. As much as I dislike the color, I would feel guilty having it repainted from a provenance standpointunless it's Richard Smith. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 8:10:33 AM UTC-6, Ryan wrote: Man,that's a nice bike. I really like that yellow and I think the black tape looks fine. That's an early Waterford AR,correct? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE
Richard Schwinn or Richard Sachs. He build a few Rivendells. Here's my friend's: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3386542024/ So check the BB. Richard Schwinn custom is pretty cool as well! On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 11:36 AM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks! I have not yet made peace with the yellow, but that's the fickle artist in me that I generally try to ignore. I have not contacted Rivendell to check the date, but AFAIK yes it's an early Waterford model. I have my suspicions it was built for/by Richard Schwinn. It has a hand done under the clear coat Richard S. on the top tube. As much as I dislike the color, I would feel guilty having it repainted from a provenance standpointunless it's Richard Smith. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 8:10:33 AM UTC-6, Ryan wrote: Man,that's a nice bike. I really like that yellow and I think the black tape looks fine. That's an early Waterford AR,correct? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE
Or another Richard. But I like the idea of it being Richard Schwinn's bike. When I ordered my AR in Aug 1997, one of the options was to have your name painted on it, so I ordered mine with my name painted on the top tube. Probably kills the resale value but I have no plans to sell it anyway. On Friday, March 15, 2013 7:15:01 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: OK. So after some excellent and insightful RBW list input I went ahead and ordered the OnOne Midge bars some Cane Creek levers, and some Kenda MTB tires. My immediate goal was to alter the hand positions. I've been pretty content with the mustache bar set up, but have come to really enjoy the flats and wide sram hoods of my cross bike. My default position on the m-bars was basically on the very ends with my palms hanging over the bar end shifters. I thought adding the closer brake position and the flats of a more traditional drop bar would be a welcome change. As soon as the bars came in, I was happy I made the purchase, even if they dont remain on the Rivendell. Right out of the box they looked interestingly comfortable. NICE wide top flat section, short reach, tight and short drop. They flair but not out of control. I had heard the drop section was short, and it is, but to me seemed perfect. I got them installed with a vacant stem so I wouldnt have to completely disassemble my M-bar set up. The stem is a little too long, but the short reach on the bar still pulled the levers back vs the m-bar. I set up the Midge essentially parallel with the ground with the drops pointing down. The levers then become a nice flat extension of the bar and make for some good hand placement real estate! The flair on the midge is restrained enough to still use the tops of the lever hoods. This is what I was looking for. I also wanted to add some knobbage to the marathonesque bonty tires I was using without going full on 2.1 mtb. I am VERY happy I ran across the Kenda Klimax 1.9 tires. They were exactly what I wanted. Good enough knobs to hit some aggressive singletrack, but civilized on the pavement. So now in V.3.0 I took to the road so to speak. I did a nice meandering 30+ mile ride in mixed terrain to get some initial impressions. The extra width and positions of the bars were very welcome in varying conditions. Having the flats gave a nice upright comfortable cruising placement and then the wide hoods were awesome in the dirt. I was so impressed with the feel off road, I would consider these on my dedicated mtb. The drops worked surprisingly well on the couple steep dirt climbs I encountered too. I had quick access to the shifters without having to move away from reaching the brakes. So overall I think this is a positive change. I will say this however...when you ride a 700c CX bike and a 29er MTB...jumping on a 26 feels SO SLUGGISH. I kept checking to see if my brakes were dragging! I kept wondering if I could shoehorn a 650b in there and get some brakes to work! The AR is an awesome bike, but I will say that my old too small Bleriot felt loads more efficient. Here is a beautiful shot of the garage door with the newly altered bike obscuring the view. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8561112128_8bc9a3e879_b.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 66cm Orange Rambouillet $1300 + shipping
I'm going to put this up frame only for 750 + shipping before putting it up on ebay. - Ryan On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 4:58:27 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: I'm selling my 66cm orange Rambouillet for $1300 plus shipping. I plan on rolling it to recycled cycles where they will take it apart and box it up for $45 then ship it at cost. Some photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrray/ 66 c to t Orange All parts less than 2 years old other than headset/bb/seat post. Xt rapid rise Big noodles Tektro levers Brand new tektro brakes, the new model XD2 triple Mks touring pedals New 32mm pasela TGs New sks p45s with a VO leather flap 105/open sport wheelset All new cables/housing I'm sure I'm forgetting some detail. If I get payment this week I can have it shipped this week as I'm not working this week because I had a baby last week. - Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
Smitty, I pulled the trigger on a big dummy and a Yepp Maxi. Already having a great time on it. SO much better than a trailer. My kid will put his hands on my and chats my ear off the entire time we are riding on it. - Ryan On Friday, March 1, 2013 8:19:27 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTT: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x28 for 700x35 of the same
I hear the 35's actually measure 33mm at normal pressures. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:18:21 PM UTC-7, jar351 wrote: Hi, y'all. I've got a set of lightly used (500 miles) 700x28 Marathon Supremes that I don't plan on using anymore. Has anyone got a fatter pair lying around? I'd prefer 35s but 32s would be nearly as welcome. I know it's a long shot, but it doesn't hurt to ask, does it? --Andre -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo
'...when someone walked over and said that is one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen. ' Don't ya just love it when that happens? Just puts a hop in your step. -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Legolas!
WaitWHAT?!?! I thought these were dead dead dead. UGH!!! UGH G!!! On Thursday, March 14, 2013 9:07:23 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Dont tell the LOTR estate, its a hush hush deal... *Legolases now available: $2200, but not on the site*. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo
My first encounter with a Ram. Shortly after the turn of the Century / Millennium, I became fascinated by the RBW website and the bikes, but conflicted about springing for a new bike. While visiting my son in Victoria we took our bikes on a ferry and headed out to explore one of the islands in Puguet Sound and there I saw my first RIV, an orange Ram. I fell in love. But by the time I got home, paid the cc bill and looked again the 62 cc orange Rams were gone. A year later I bought a blue one and it has been my all time favorite bike ever since. Michael On Sunday, March 17, 2013 6:40:01 PM UTC-4, Larry Powers wrote: I was riding a 100k today at at the mid point stop I was getting ready to head out when someone walked over and said that is one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen. Orange Ramouillet, fresh white handlebar tape, brooks honey B17, banana bag and boxy Baggins. I fell in love with this frame the frist time I saw it and it is still going strong. Not a great picture of the bike but it is what I have for today. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo
Part of the fun of owning a Rivendell. It's rough work but must be done. dougP On Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:40:01 PM UTC-7, Larry Powers wrote: I was riding a 100k today at at the mid point stop I was getting ready to head out when someone walked over and said that is one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen. Orange Ramouillet, fresh white handlebar tape, brooks honey B17, banana bag and boxy Baggins. I fell in love with this frame the frist time I saw it and it is still going strong. Not a great picture of the bike but it is what I have for today. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] In Praise of The Rambo
Today I rode 20 miles on the Los Gatos Creek Trail with my son and 3 other
friends. They were riding mountain bikes and I was riding my Betty. After
the ride, we went to lunch in Downtown Campbell and I got stopped by a
woman who admired my Betty and made some comments about it we chatted for a
few minutes. Almost every time I ride the Betty a woman stops to admire it
and chat. All my friends get ignored. Isn't that something? And the ride is
just so amazing!
René, one happy man on his Betty!
On Sunday, March 17, 2013, Liesl wrote:
'...when someone walked over and said that is one of the best looking
bikes I have ever seen. '
Don't ya just love it when that happens? Just puts a hop in your step.
-RCW
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Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo
On Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:40:01 PM UTC-7, Larry Powers wrote: I was riding a 100k today at at the mid point stop I was getting ready to head out when someone walked over and said that is one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen. Ain't it nice? I was riding my 03 errand fixie on Friday after picking up a week's worth of Mom's junk mail in the Sackville and passed another commuter on a Soma Something -- who caught up to me and said that it was a beautiful bike and that it was the first Rivendell he'd seen in person. (We parted with mutual compliments.) Rams: Change o' heart, O my friends, change o' heart. I had originally thought of building mine up as a derailleur gofast with tubulars; but dammit, gofasts are so g'damn boring (unless they are fixies -- gofast fixies are as the idiot said, happenin.). No, no: it will be a pavement-biased All Rounder, so that it now waits for a clincher wheelset and a classic-era XT 7 speed rear hub. Instead of 23 mm tubs I wish, desire, hope, crave, hanker, long, and yearn for, aspire to, and set my heart upon, something light, supple, fast and yet, withal, strong, durable, stout -- shrugging off the blows and ravages and physical contumelies that rubber is heir to -- yea! -- something very like the old Avocet Crosses: does anyone make such a tire today? Something that rolls well on pavement yet is not upset by firm dirt and gravel. Kojaks are wunnerful tiers, but lack any tread. There are many cross tires, including tubs, but I want something that is capable on smooth pavement. 32 to 37 mm (the Ram easily swallows my 35 Kojaks). Suggestions? It's largely built except for wheels and cassette. I hope to set it up with a 7 speed cassette, since the DA dt shifters are -- well, 7-speed indexed. If anyone wants to trade 7-speed Dura Ace dt shifters for Simplex Retrofrictions, he's an idiot but I am interested. -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com __ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Saluki Brake / Rack Mating Question
I recently bought an almost new Saluki, advertised on this site. There should have been a bidding war for this bike, but that's another question. This bike is drop dead gorgeous and I am looking forward to the end of Mud Season here in Vermont to take it out on the road. Meanwhile I have been working on a few, unfortunately, necessary changes. The stem / TT combination is too long for me and unfortunately had to be changed out from a beautiful Nitto Pearl. That went straight forward. But the brake rack combination has created some perplexity. The bike came with a pair of Tektro brakes, identical to the ones RIV sells, except a high polish finish; and a VO rack ( http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/racks/pass-hunter-front-rack-with-integrated-decaleur.html ) which mounts through the canti brakes. It also has a set of VO AL fenders which are bolted to the fenders. I wanted to swap the brakes for my Neo Retros, which first required a new mounting bolt, which I obtained from Pauls. But when I mounted them on the bile I found that the rack no longer mated with the fender. Apparently the Paul bolt is beefier and longer than the VO version. As a result the rack sits about an inch or more above the fenders. This presents me with some options A: Can I bend the rack to fit? This doesn't look easy. B: Ignore the problem and the connection between the rack and front fender. C: Sell the rack and use an M12 mounted to the fork braise ons, which will probably create a different contact point on the fender. D: Abandon the Pauls brakes. Help wanted. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Saluki Brake / Rack Mating Question
Spacer? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
I made a comment somewhere... either on the list here or flickr... that the Appaloosa looks like a great kid hauler with its super long everything. Have fun out there, Ryan. Dummy life is grand.http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/8559115759/ --Smitty On Friday, March 1, 2013 8:19:27 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Optimal clearance for metal fenders...
Rene, I struggled with the fenders on my Hunqapillar. My thoughtful wife bought me some hammered VOs as a gift because I had mentioned that I thought they would look great on the Hunq. And they would have - but with 47-622 Marathons there wasn't a mm to spare. My normal commute takes me down a gravel trail with stones and sticks. I fret the sticks more than the stones. After several attempts to fit the VOs (two sizes and lots of thinking..). I had to go back to my tried and true SKS. They worked best for me and where I ride. Good luck... Bob On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 3:03 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: My Hunqapillar is back from the painter. Photos will come soon, but I'm building it up and addressing some minor issues. One of these is how much clearance I want between the 50mm Dureme tires, and perhaps at some point, 55mm BAs or the new version. The reason I'm asking, is because this bike will obviously be ridden on dirt as well as paved trails. Not sure yet if I'd ever put knobbies with fenders, but I want to try to minimize the risk of a stone getting stuck between the fender and the tire. As such, the question is whether more clearance minimizes this hazard or actually increases, since bigger rocks/stones or other debris can get pulled into the fender by the tires. I can get lots of clearance on the Hunqapillar for the fenders, so as I was mounting the rear one the question came to be. Let me know what you think, René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Saluki Brake / Rack Mating Question
Agree with Jim. Spacer. Even with a nit to you might still need a spacer. If you're happy with the rack come up with a spacer solution. Cork or nylon or some combo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo
I just got back from riding my new-to-me blue Ramby (thanks, Jason!). Has Rivendell ever made a bike without that magical floating feeling? I've ridden lots of bikes, including a few recumbents, and one trike: *Nothing *rides like a Riv! Trivia: I remember back in the day when this first came out, and none of us on the iBob list could spell Rambouillet, so we started calling it Rambo. Beth, bless her gentle heart, thought the allusion to the Stallone character was a little too macho, so she changed it to Ramby. It's funny the things you remember; that had to be 12 years ago. :-) Joe selective memory Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:40:01 PM UTC-7, Larry Powers wrote: I was riding a 100k today at at the mid point stop I was getting ready to head out when someone walked over and said that is one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen. Orange Ramouillet, fresh white handlebar tape, brooks honey B17, banana bag and boxy Baggins. I fell in love with this frame the frist time I saw it and it is still going strong. Not a great picture of the bike but it is what I have for today. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Saluki Brake / Rack Mating Question
I tend to fall in the if it ain't broke, don't fix it camp. I would keep the Tektros and put the Pauls on something else. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 5:28:17 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: I recently bought an almost new Saluki, advertised on this site. There should have been a bidding war for this bike, but that's another question. This bike is drop dead gorgeous and I am looking forward to the end of Mud Season here in Vermont to take it out on the road. Meanwhile I have been working on a few, unfortunately, necessary changes. The stem / TT combination is too long for me and unfortunately had to be changed out from a beautiful Nitto Pearl. That went straight forward. But the brake rack combination has created some perplexity. The bike came with a pair of Tektro brakes, identical to the ones RIV sells, except a high polish finish; and a VO rack ( http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/racks/pass-hunter-front-rack-with-integrated-decaleur.html) which mounts through the canti brakes. It also has a set of VO AL fenders which are bolted to the fenders. I wanted to swap the brakes for my Neo Retros, which first required a new mounting bolt, which I obtained from Pauls. But when I mounted them on the bile I found that the rack no longer mated with the fender. Apparently the Paul bolt is beefier and longer than the VO version. As a result the rack sits about an inch or more above the fenders. This presents me with some options A: Can I bend the rack to fit? This doesn't look easy. B: Ignore the problem and the connection between the rack and front fender. C: Sell the rack and use an M12 mounted to the fork braise ons, which will probably create a different contact point on the fender. D: Abandon the Pauls brakes. Help wanted. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking
I always enjoy Smitty's posts. Some of my favorites have been about riding with children. Riding with children is to me a wonder. After exploring our options - Dummy and others..., my wife and I went with a Joe Bike, a Portland assembled boxbike. It was great fun that passed too quickly. But the adventure continues, our daughters are now 7 and 10, and they are on two wheels of their own. We now ride the trails in a long line. I smile sometimes when I read the about the epic rides of others - a 100 km through somewhere... many of my rides are currently measured in blocks. I count myself as very lucky. Bob (Indianapolis) On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote: I made a comment somewhere... either on the list here or flickr... that the Appaloosa looks like a great kid hauler with its super long everything. Have fun out there, Ryan. Dummy life is grand.http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/8559115759/ --Smitty On Friday, March 1, 2013 8:19:27 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: This is somewhat OT but the pics are full of stuff from Riv... Aussie Wool, Bosco Bars, Betty Foy, Cork Grips, and more. I wrote a guest post on a friends blog about family biking and going car-free. Thought it might be of interest to some folks on here. Becoming A Biking Familyhttp://paranoidstayathomemom.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-becoming-biking-family.html --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo
I always get. Damn Manny your bike is hella dirty. I take it as a complement. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB price drop
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips and a little wear on the inside left chainstay from tire rub I guess. I sometimes squeezed 42s, so that is my only guess. There is also some shellac residue on the headtube and a little on the DT and TT. Headset is FSA almost brand new, oldish BB but still is smooth.Asking $1000+ shipping, which is now way less than half of the newly priced AHHframes which would be roughly $2500 including tax. thanks -Mike http://www.flickr.com/photos/**92673144@N02/http://www.flickr.com/photos/92673144@N02/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Glorius and Wilbury
This has already been posted in Legolas!, but I thought it was worth its own thread. The Glorius and Wilbury with their super-fancy lugs are still available as customs. I want one! *http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/320216954/*http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/320216954/ Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Saluki Brake / Rack Mating Question
I would advise ditching the Paul brakes. The Tektros are fine and will play nice with the rack. If you have mid fork braze ons so that a Nitto Mini Front would fit, then that could present an option, but an M12 won't be any better on Paul brakes than that VO is. Paul has way too much stack up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Happy Birthday Mr.Sean Hipkin
I had the pleasure of knowing Sean before he was a part time Rivendell worker just about a year ago. I remember seeing him at the shop as he started to build his Hillborne. I even got to snag a picture of him when he finally built it up. http://flic.kr/p/bDRwz6 We got to talking and we finally went on a ride somewhere in the Berkeley hills. Since then we have gotten on plenty of rides and have gotten lost plenty of times. There's a lot of nice things I can say about Sean but it would start getting a redundant. Let's keep it short and sweet and say he's a blast to have as a friend. A pretty interesting subject for photos. http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=41060758@N07q=sean His birthday ride was great. Usually four of us. Sean, Will, Tom and me but got a cool surprise from Keven who was able to make it out with the Appaloosa. Sean is apparently the Breaker of Bikes and had a huge mechanical problem that would have ended the ride if it wasn't for Keven who was nice enough to offer the Appaloosa for Sean to finish the ride as he got a ride back to the city. (Huge bummer not be able to ride with Keven.) Our five turned to four as we continued. We did a short but sweet loop around the Marin Headlands. Good amount of riding on great terrain with great group of people. Thanks Sean for being born and having a ride to celebrate your birth. Pictures prove that birthday rides are always good ideas. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEnGuEx -Manny Happy Birthday Sean Acosta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: In Praise of The Rambo
I first had a blue Ram bought new, then it was hit by a car and no longer rideable. Shortly after that I bought a used orange Ram model. For some reason, the orange Ram has always seemed a better ride than the blue one. Eric Peterson Naperville, IL On Sunday, March 17, 2013 6:39:11 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: My first encounter with a Ram. Shortly after the turn of the Century / Millennium, I became fascinated by the RBW website and the bikes, but conflicted about springing for a new bike. While visiting my son in Victoria we took our bikes on a ferry and headed out to explore one of the islands in Puguet Sound and there I saw my first RIV, an orange Ram. I fell in love. But by the time I got home, paid the cc bill and looked again the 62 cc orange Rams were gone. A year later I bought a blue one and it has been my all time favorite bike ever since. Michael On Sunday, March 17, 2013 6:40:01 PM UTC-4, Larry Powers wrote: I was riding a 100k today at at the mid point stop I was getting ready to head out when someone walked over and said that is one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen. Orange Ramouillet, fresh white handlebar tape, brooks honey B17, banana bag and boxy Baggins. I fell in love with this frame the frist time I saw it and it is still going strong. Not a great picture of the bike but it is what I have for today. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Happy Birthday Mr.Sean Hipkin
Looks like another great ride. HBD Sean! Manny, what was the issue with his bike? Looks like a really great Hunqa build. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Happy Birthday Mr.Sean Hipkin
Happy B. Day Sean. It's great to have good friends that ride. Hugh Sunland,CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x28 for 700x35 of the same
I have a much much fatter pair I'd trade, if you're interested. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Heron FS in SoCal
If I remember, the bars are upside down Dovebars, and the dummy brake levers I used to extend the cockpit. Alas, the bike is still a bit too small for me which is why I'm selling. I'm keeping my 58cm Heron. The flat back paint was an attempt to match the color of my first bike that I got 50 years ago. Cheers, K. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 11:24:21 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a basic nice bike. Not sure I would pay for a Joe Bell paint job and have it be flat black, but to each his own. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/3650857690.html -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Legolas!
Hello, Is there anyone who could state in plain English what this thread is about? Thanks. On Thursday, March 14, 2013 9:07:23 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Dont tell the LOTR estate, its a hush hush deal... *Legolases now available: $2200, but not on the site*. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
