date:20130617

White gas, but as Andrew points out it's not as fast as tast specific 
answers, but less toxic. Quite effective though.

With abandon,
Patrick 

On Sunday, June 16, 2013 10:26:45 PM UTC-6, BSWP wrote:

 I use kerosene, it gets through the mastic and is fairly benign. But then, 
 it's what I have handy, there are lots of other faster treatments you 
 could use. 

 - Andrew, Berkeley

 On Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:14:23 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:

 Anything just rips it right offa there?
  
 I am cleaning off a Noodle.



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[RBW] Re: FS: Rich build 559/26 inch wheel

2013-06-17 Thread colinthehippie

What's the rim width?

On Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:06:30 PM UTC-5, RonLau wrote:

 To all,

 Hello, moved recently and have this hanging around for far too long.  Hope 
 it works for one of you.

 I am selling the following wheel.

 26 inches/559, with older 9s XT hub (steel axle), 32 spokes, brass nipples 
 with Synergy rim.

 Rich build this a few years ago for my wife bike but now I gave her my WI 
 wheels to use.

 $120 shipped to lower 48 states.  $100 local pick up.

 If you are using 8s cassette, I can include a good lightly used one.

 Thanks,
 Ron


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[RBW] Re: Riv sighting Chuckanut Drive

2013-06-17 Thread David Verrinder

I believe that was me :)  It must have been shortly before my front 
derailleur cable snapped if I was still smiling.  I was on the home stretch 
of a RT ride from Conway to Bellingham and ended up waiting in Edison for 
my friends to come back for me. The thought of the last 25 miles in a 
ridiculous gear was jut too much to bear...

On Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:23:10 PM UTC-7, bo richardson wrote:

 sunday evening around six pm 
 Me on my blue Rambouillet with Baggins panniers
 headed north.
 Greeted a gentleman with a big smile headed south
 on what I believe to be a Sam Hilbourne 
 although i only caught a glance


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[RBW] Re: What is the highest rise quill stem made?

2013-06-17 Thread clayton

I use a 10 cm Nitto dirt drop. I have a bad back (3 surgeries) and bad 
carpal tunnel syndrome too (3 surgeries). My Atlantis is on the small side 
of Riv's suggested sizing. I find the dirt drop high enough that I don't 
need to run the stem all the way up.
Clayton


On Saturday, June 15, 2013 4:50:11 PM UTC-7, samh wrote:

 In other words, what stem can get your handle bar grips the furthest from 
 earth?

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rich build 559/26 inch wheel

2013-06-17 Thread RonLau

It is Velocity Synergy, 23mm wide outside to outside.


On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:47:01 AM UTC-7, colinthehippie wrote:

 What's the rim width?

 On Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:06:30 PM UTC-5, RonLau wrote:

 To all,

 Hello, moved recently and have this hanging around for far too long. 
  Hope it works for one of you.

 I am selling the following wheel.

 26 inches/559, with older 9s XT hub (steel axle), 32 spokes, brass 
 nipples with Synergy rim.

 Rich build this a few years ago for my wife bike but now I gave her my WI 
 wheels to use.

 $120 shipped to lower 48 states.  $100 local pick up.

 If you are using 8s cassette, I can include a good lightly used one.

 Thanks,
 Ron



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Re: [RBW] Quickest bar tape goo removal chemical?

2013-06-17 Thread Scott Henry

I use WD-40.   Works great.
Scott

Cheers,
Scott Henry
Dayton, OH

FTM-PTB


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[RBW] New-to-me Hunqapillar (drop-bar mountain bike/commuter rig)

2013-06-17 Thread Shoji Takahashi

Hi All,
What a great Fathers' Day weekend-- I got to build up my new-to-me 
Hunqapillar. Many parts are from RBW Listers-- thanks so much for the 
parts, ideas, suggestions.

Here it is before its maiden voyage. A few adjustments for fit, but it was 
pretty good out of the repair stand.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/9066100361/


Build: 
48 cm, Waterford build
Phil Wood Rivy 26 wheels
Schwalbe Big Ben 2.15 (measure 50mm and 52mm mounted)-- cushy, but [dare I 
say] pretty heavy. I'm used to Jack Brown Greens on my Commuter CrossCheck, 
so the Big Bens are a very different tire. No problems running over things 
and hopping curbs; I'm a kid again on a BMX.

48 cm Nitto Noodle
1x7 drive train (I couldn't get the crank+bottom bracket to work as a 
triple-- I'll need to get longer bb)
VP Thin Gripsters-- I like these much better than the GripKings on my 
CrossCheck

King Cage IRIS-- works great with stainless steel Klean Kanteen bottle.

Small Saddlesack (I put an Irish strap around it to keep it off the tire on 
my commute this morning)
Acorn Handlebar bag

A few more from the neighborhood and trails:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/with/9066100361/

Happy riding, shoji

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar (drop-bar mountain bike/commuter rig)

Beautiful! Enjoy the ride!

With abandon,
Patrick

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:06:27 AM UTC-6, Shoji Takahashi wrote:

 Hi All,
 What a great Fathers' Day weekend-- I got to build up my new-to-me 
 Hunqapillar. Many parts are from RBW Listers-- thanks so much for the 
 parts, ideas, suggestions.

 Here it is before its maiden voyage. A few adjustments for fit, but it was 
 pretty good out of the repair stand.
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/9066100361/


 Build: 
 48 cm, Waterford build
 Phil Wood Rivy 26 wheels
 Schwalbe Big Ben 2.15 (measure 50mm and 52mm mounted)-- cushy, but [dare 
 I say] pretty heavy. I'm used to Jack Brown Greens on my Commuter 
 CrossCheck, so the Big Bens are a very different tire. No problems running 
 over things and hopping curbs; I'm a kid again on a BMX.

 48 cm Nitto Noodle
 1x7 drive train (I couldn't get the crank+bottom bracket to work as a 
 triple-- I'll need to get longer bb)
 VP Thin Gripsters-- I like these much better than the GripKings on my 
 CrossCheck

 King Cage IRIS-- works great with stainless steel Klean Kanteen bottle.

 Small Saddlesack (I put an Irish strap around it to keep it off the tire 
 on my commute this morning)
 Acorn Handlebar bag

 A few more from the neighborhood and trails:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/with/9066100361/

 Happy riding, shoji


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Re: [RBW] Ram + Parigi Roubaix + Stan's: report

2013-06-17 Thread Ron Mc

put another 30 miles on my Parigi Strada combo yesterday and am totally 
spoiled by the ride of these wonderful tires.  However, now that they have 
us hooked, sale is over - prices everywhere are back to Retail on these.  

On Monday, June 10, 2013 9:32:53 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:

 fair enough, and they look very cool, also.  

 On Monday, June 10, 2013 9:24:26 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Ron, Thanks. I like the Retrofrictions very much; they are my ideal 
 shifters and far better IMO than the Campys.

 On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 7:51 AM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com wrote:

 Patrick, you might want to look at the NOS Triomphe shifters Boulder is 
 selling for $22.  They're striking and work well.  

 On Monday, June 10, 2013 8:46:57 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote:

 More on indexing: If I find a pair of Simplex retrofrictions for very 
 cheap, I'll probably abandon the DA Group fetish and go back to friction.

 On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 7:46 AM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.comwrote:

 # flats/100 miles: it can vary with my routes; In a good week, none or 
 perhaps just one. In a bad week with the Parigi Roubaix before Stan's, 
 seven or more.

 I went through ~100 patches between Jan 1 and mid May of this year, 
 though this usage included a spate of flats due to a thorn or thorns 
 hidden 
 in one of the P-R's carcase for a total of some 20 patches applied over 
 the 
 course of a weekend. I recently bought 2 boxes of 100, with the hope that 
 they'll last me a couple of years.

 Indexing: I don't think that the shifters or derailleurs are worn; 
 they feel tight to me and they work well enough. The reason for 
 sticking 
 to it is pure aesthetics or vanity or what have you: I got a 7400 rd and 
 matching dt shifters and dammit, I want them to work and, perhaps, 
 eventually to have an all Dura Ace 7400 group.


 On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote:

 Patrick,
 Sorry for the late reply, but I try not to do much computing on the 
 weekends.

 Just two comments, one, how many flats do you normally get in 100 
 miles?   Actually, I use Stan's on a few of my bikes and love it.   
 Haven't 
 had any problems yet.  At all.Secondly, I can understand your issues 
 with your DuraAce setup.  Stick with it.  But jeez, if you haven't used 
 index in 20+ years, why would you stick with the same indexing that's 
 20+ 
 years worn?

 Enjoy the ride.
 Scott

 Cheers,
 Scott Henry
 Dayton, OH

 FTM-PTB


 On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 7:49 PM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.comwrote:

 Well, I've been riding the Ram/Parigi Roubaix and ya know what? No 
 flats in a hundred miles!

 In other news: the Ram feels really nice -- as good as my customs. I 
 continue to tweak the saddle-bar-height relationship -- we're looking 
 at 
 about 1 difference right now, and that could decrease -- but with our 
 warm 
 weather winds I've been riding recently 8 miles at a stretch into 
 headwinds 
 and it feels quite good. I use no gloves, but the very sensitive heel 
 of my 
 left hand is surprisingly comfortable. I may have to raise the brake 
 bodies 
 a wee bit on the bar's curve.

 I think I've got the saddle where it needs to be -- perhaps a wee 
 bit too high, but the position is the wonderful (and on some bikes, 
 elusive) perfect spot where you feel you are perfectly far behind the 
 bb so 
 that there is no awkwardness  either while spinning fast or while 
 torquing 
 hard to gain momentum. 

 The 7-speed Dura Ace system, in indexed mode, requires an annoying 
 fine tune between over- and under-shifting: reminds me why I've not 
 used 
 indexing for 20+ years until now -- hell, even derailleurs are newish. 
 I 
 use it now because, dammit, I have a 7400 indexing system and it *will* 
 work for me. There is a very mild rattle once a crank rotation that 
 must 
 come from the rear derailleur because it's not from the front; but it's 
 mild enough that I attribute it to default derailleur behavior and not 
 the 
 indexing.

 I find that, unladen, the Ram cruises nicely in the 74 gear and 
 that the 70 gear feels light, proof to me of pedaling efficiency, 
 something I don't find with every bike. With some bikes, ~75 feels 
 overgeared. I assume this has to do with very many things, but perhaps 
 among them are the tires and the fit/position. 

 Funny, I tend to do most of my riding in the 16-17-18 range: 74, 
 70, and 66, with a drop to 60 for steeper uphills. 

 The Ram has carried up to 47 lb in the rear (Fly) with just a bit of 
 stress, and it handles rear loads of 35 lb without any qualms. Overall, 
 for 
 me, that very nice combination of unladen spriteliness and rear load 
 capacity. I managed to bust one of the Y struts holding the single 
 rack 
 strut to the seatstay braze ons, so I scavenged another single strut 
 from 
 the Logo to replace it as shown. The other seatstay braze on can hold a 
 bracket for a rear light.

 I think I'm going to convert it into a fixed gear (though that will 
 mean

Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-17 Thread Ron Mc

New Brooks mail today - 145 quid for this saddle.  that's the same price as 
a Select Grade B17, etc.  Looks like the wrong end of the market to me.  

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[RBW] The last minute bike switcheroo

2013-06-17 Thread Addison Wilhite

I am leaving this morning on a bike tour from Crescent City, CA down
to...wherever we decide to stop.

Had the new Gunnar Sport all rigged and went for a test ride and realized
the rear wheel needed to be sturdier even though I was in a pretty light
touring mode as far as load.  Just felt a bit too much flex.  That was
yesterday and did the quick switch back to the tried and true Riv
Allrounder.  Even got to mount the front rack which I had been putting off.


It's a bit sad because the Gunnar road very well with the load.  Looks like
I need a bit tougher wheelset if I tour with it though.

Here is the before and after of it:

http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-difference-day-makes.html

Cheers,

-- 
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[RBW] Re: The last minute bike switcheroo

2013-06-17 Thread BSWP

Reminds me of my ride last month... I got the rear rack mounted and the 
Noodles taped just the night  before leaving... and made adjustments the 
first couple days as things settled in.

You'll find great sandwiches and picnic benches in Elk, the Deli is open at 
Stewart's Point, and the best breakfast (eggs and lox on focaccia) and 
coffee in Jenner, at the small cafe on the river side just past the post 
office. The coffee shop in anchor Bay is also good, very very very mellow.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:32:37 AM UTC-7, Addison wrote:

 I am leaving this morning on a bike tour from Crescent City, CA down 
 to...wherever we decide to stop.

 Had the new Gunnar Sport all rigged and went for a test ride and realized 
 the rear wheel needed to be sturdier even though I was in a pretty light 
 touring mode as far as load.  Just felt a bit too much flex.  That was 
 yesterday and did the quick switch back to the tried and true Riv 
 Allrounder.  Even got to mount the front rack which I had been putting off. 
  

 It's a bit sad because the Gunnar road very well with the load.  Looks 
 like I need a bit tougher wheelset if I tour with it though.

 Here is the before and after of it:

 http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-difference-day-makes.html

 Cheers,

 -- 
 Addison
 http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com
  

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[RBW] Courage Classic 2013

2013-06-17 Thread Benedikt

I'll be riding the Courage Classic again this year. It's a 178 mile, 3 day 
ride though 3 mountain passes in beautiful Cascades. It was created as a 
fundraising ride to support the Rotary Endowment for the Intervention and 
Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. 

If anyone wants to support a fellow Rivendell rider on his 38 pound Sam 
Hillborne in the sea of carbon you can make a donation here - 
http://www.courageclassic.kintera.org/Brian_Pickart

Anything helps! All your donation dollars will go to the kids. All support 
for the riders is done by volunteers.

- Brian in Seattle.

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Re: [RBW] The last minute bike switcheroo

Perfect time of year to be out and about on a bike!

Could you have swapped wheelsets from the Riv to the Gunnar?

Cheers,
David



On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 9:32 AM, Addison Wilhite
addisonwilh...@gmail.comwrote:

 I am leaving this morning on a bike tour from Crescent City, CA down
 to...wherever we decide to stop.

 Had the new Gunnar Sport all rigged and went for a test ride and realized
 the rear wheel needed to be sturdier even though I was in a pretty light
 touring mode as far as load.  Just felt a bit too much flex.  That was
 yesterday and did the quick switch back to the tried and true Riv
 Allrounder.  Even got to mount the front rack which I had been putting off.


 It's a bit sad because the Gunnar road very well with the load.  Looks
 like I need a bit tougher wheelset if I tour with it though.

 Here is the before and after of it:

 http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-difference-day-makes.html

 Cheers,

 --
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 http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar (drop-bar mountain bike/commuter rig)

2013-06-17 Thread Ginz


Fantastic wheel/tire combo!

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rich build 559/26 inch wheel

2013-06-17 Thread Colin Cummings

I'd like to take these.  You don't happen to need a set of SS 650b wheels,
do you?

Cheers,

Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX


On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote:

 It is Velocity Synergy, 23mm wide outside to outside.


 On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:47:01 AM UTC-7, colinthehippie wrote:

 What's the rim width?

 On Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:06:30 PM UTC-5, RonLau wrote:

 To all,

 Hello, moved recently and have this hanging around for far too long.
  Hope it works for one of you.

 I am selling the following wheel.

 26 inches/559, with older 9s XT hub (steel axle), 32 spokes, brass
 nipples with Synergy rim.

 Rich build this a few years ago for my wife bike but now I gave her my
 WI wheels to use.

 $120 shipped to lower 48 states.  $100 local pick up.

 If you are using 8s cassette, I can include a good lightly used one.

 Thanks,
 Ron

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rich build 559/26 inch wheel

2013-06-17 Thread Colin Cummings

Know what, I thought it was a set.  Never mind.

Cheers,

Colin Cummings
Amarillo, TX


On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM, RonLau ron...@ronlau.com wrote:

 It is Velocity Synergy, 23mm wide outside to outside.


 On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:47:01 AM UTC-7, colinthehippie wrote:

 What's the rim width?

 On Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:06:30 PM UTC-5, RonLau wrote:

 To all,

 Hello, moved recently and have this hanging around for far too long.
  Hope it works for one of you.

 I am selling the following wheel.

 26 inches/559, with older 9s XT hub (steel axle), 32 spokes, brass
 nipples with Synergy rim.

 Rich build this a few years ago for my wife bike but now I gave her my
 WI wheels to use.

 $120 shipped to lower 48 states.  $100 local pick up.

 If you are using 8s cassette, I can include a good lightly used one.

 Thanks,
 Ron

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[RBW] Re: The last minute bike switcheroo

2013-06-17 Thread Mike Schiller

I've done most of that tour from McKinleyville to the SF Airport .  One of 
the best in the US.  Lot of nice microbreweries along the way too.  I'd 
love to do it again.
Maybe you add some low riders and front panniers?  That would take some of 
the load off the rear wheel.

Have a great time.

~mike
Carlsbad Ca.


  

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[RBW] Post Your Hunqapillar Pics Here

http://www.flickr.com/groups/hunqapillar/pool

I know I scoured the internet looking for pics of the Hunqapillar before I 
bought it, to see various configurations, and then to drive myself nuts with as 
I waited for it to arrive after I ordered it. This group is linked to on 
Rivendell's Hunqapillar site now, making such gapping much easier for others.

With abandon,
Patrick

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www.OurHolyConception.org

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[RBW] Re: FS: Wool Clothing

2013-06-17 Thread Zack

$5 off everything.  

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wool Clothing

Zack, I'd like the striped if it's an XL or a loose fitting L. Thin wool?

Cheers,
David



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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Wool Clothing

Yeah, reply to list, sorry...

Cheers,
David



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 Zack, I'd like the striped if it's an XL or a loose fitting L. Thin wool?

 Cheers,
 David



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[RBW] Cracked XD Crank Arm ..... And the Earth Didn't Stop Rotating :)

2013-06-17 Thread Garth

  I noticed this strange squiggly line coming from the drive side pedal 
hole today, while may miles from home !   Oh well I thought, nothing to do 
really, if it breaks it breaks  if not not. It didn't. When I got home 
I removed the pedal to check if i could see the crack in the threads, but 
could not. So I sanded off the anodizing at the spot until I could see it 
no more. I hopped back on the bike and pushed down with all my weight on 
the pedal, and lo and behold, the crack line reappeared .  Oyil well !   
Funny thing is, it's not such a big deal !  I have another bike to ride and 
I'll order another crank. Pretty simple . These are the 152mm XD's, which 
no one here likely uses anyway. They are made of a slightly different mold 
than the longer ones, but still XD's as labeled . 

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Re: [RBW] Cracked XD Crank Arm ..... And the Earth Didn't Stop Rotating :)

2013-06-17 Thread Steve Palincsar

On Mon, 2013-06-17 at 14:41 -0700, Garth wrote:
   I noticed this strange squiggly line coming from the drive side
 pedal hole today, while may miles from home !   Oh well I thought,
 nothing to do really, if it breaks it breaks  if not not. It
 didn't. When I got home I removed the pedal to check if i could see
 the crack in the threads, but could not. So I sanded off the anodizing
 at the spot until I could see it no more. I hopped back on the bike
 and pushed down with all my weight on the pedal, and lo and behold,
 the crack line reappeared .  Oyil well !   Funny thing is, it's not
 such a big deal !  I have another bike to ride and I'll order another
 crank. Pretty simple . These are the 152mm XD's, which no one here
 likely uses anyway. They are made of a slightly different mold than
 the longer ones, but still XD's as labeled 

Of course, if it /had/ broken when you were riding, it would have turned
into a whole lot of bigger deal.  Happened to me four times.



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[RBW] WTB: 48 Hunqapillar Frame or Complete

2013-06-17 Thread Johnny Alien

This is probably a longshot but I thought I would give it a shot.  Anyone 
looking to unload an 48 Hunqapillar?

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 48 Hunqapillar Frame or Complete

I presume you mean 48 cm? Unless you're looking for a really tall Hunqa. 
Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Monday, June 17, 2013 4:01:42 PM UTC-6, Johnny Alien wrote:

 This is probably a longshot but I thought I would give it a shot.  Anyone 
 looking to unload an 48 Hunqapillar?

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Re: [RBW] Your method of going around brake levers with cloth bar tape?

2013-06-17 Thread Rex Kerr

Thanks, and good luck [assuming you haven't started yet!] :-)


On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 11:41 AM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Dang Rex...I'd say that's pretty clean! I'm going to tackle this today or
 tomorrow.

 I DID have a bit of a scary episode with my shellac. I wanted to check how
 much I had and give it a stir, and when I barely applied pressure to the
 lid with my opener it exploded off the can with a huge BOOM! I'm very lucky
 I had my hand over the can to stop it, as my face was directly over the
 can. It hit my palm with enough force to hurt and leave a mark. I've gone
 through maybe 6-7 small cans of Zinzer over the last 5 years and never had
 one do that. It's always stored in a cabinet in the house to avoid the
 crazy temp swings in the garage. Not sure why/how this one had built up so
 much internal pressure, but I'm going to treat all future cans as volatile.
 Safety first kids.


 On Friday, June 14, 2013 4:52:18 PM UTC-6, Rex Kerr wrote:

 I have the same basic setup... non aero levers on mustache bars.  The
 outcome of my wrapping might not be as clean as you'd like, but I used two
 cheaters:

 http://imgur.com/a/1zB7t

 I've gone under the clamp before as well, so I can say that does work,
 but I wasn't that careful this time.

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[RBW] Re: Quickest bar tape goo removal chemical?

2013-06-17 Thread George Schick

Finish Line citrus degreaser/solvent.  Smells good, works great, and you 
won't have to worry quite as much about the toxicity of the chemical.

Historical footnote:  In the questionably good-old-days I used to use a 
chemical called trichloroethelyne, sold by the company who manufactured it 
under the name of Carbo-sol.  It was also commonly known by those who 
worked in the petrochemical industry as well as the business sectors who 
were the major users of it (printing, etc.) as simply trike.  It worked 
much, much faster than anything I've ever seen since and was the default 
go-to product for removing the old glue from tubular tire rims.  'Course, 
it contained fluorocarbons, which it the main reason it was discontinued in 
the last decade, plus it was hazardous to use - the molecule chain was 
small enough to be absorbed into the skin easily where it went directly to 
the central nervous system.  Great stuff!


On Sunday, June 16, 2013 10:14:23 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

 Anything just rips it right offa there?
  
 I am cleaning off a Noodle.


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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

Hmm. I assumed this would be an attempt to make a Brooks saddle more 
accessible to the masses, both in construction and price. I don't think the 
market is hollering for a Brooks just as pricey as the leather ones, but 
without the leather. An odd decision, in my opinion.
 
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:16:04 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:

 New Brooks mail today - 145 quid for this saddle.  that's the same price 
 as a Select Grade B17, etc.  Looks like the wrong end of the market to me.  


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[RBW] Re: Quickest bar tape goo removal chemical?

2013-06-17 Thread Paul

WD40 and some soft steel wool has worked for me in the past. Seems to clean 
most things off metal pretty well.

On Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:14:23 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote:

 Anything just rips it right offa there?
  
 I am cleaning off a Noodle.


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[RBW] FS: 700c Wheelset: Phil Wood / Campagnolo Omega 19 / Wheelsmith DB

2013-06-17 Thread ColonelJLloyd

Super strong and very lightweight wheelset. The anodizing is mostly worn 
off of the brake tracks, but the rims have loads of life left. Wheels are 
true and round with proper tension. The hubs are super smooth with no play. 
These are excellent wheels. No skewers. 

   - 36h Phil Wood 1st Gen hubs (120/100 spacing)
   - Standard English threading (1.37 x 24 tpi)
   - 700c Campagnolo Omega 19 hard anodized rims
   - Wheelsmith double butted stainless steel spokes
   - Chromed brass nipples
   - Velox rim tape
   
*$235 shipped*. If west of the Mississippi, please add $10 for extra 
postage. These will be packed in a supremely safe, proper wheel box and 
sent via FedEx. 

Pics here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/51002114@N03/sets/72157634176056025/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/9050017633_8817c1bb5b_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/9050016679_671a5247c9_c.jpg

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[RBW] Re: Thanks for the advice and warm welcome.

2013-06-17 Thread Rob Boss

You're welcome. I am new too. 

I hope to join in on this quest to find army 
surplushttp://www.goarmy.co.ukand motorbikes etc.

On Friday, 31 May 2013 01:33:49 UTC+1, Curtis wrote:

 Hi,

 What a great group of bike riders this forum has. Thank you for the advice 
 on the choice of tires for the AHH.  Not sure which was I will go right 
 now, but am having fun looking at all of the tires.  Once the bike is put 
 together I will post pictures.

 Thanks again,

 Curtis



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[RBW] FS: Gilles Berthoud GB999 Small Rack Top Bag (Black) $80 shipped

2013-06-17 Thread ColonelJLloyd

Berthoud 
GB999http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/berthoud/berthoud-small-racktop-bag-gb999.
 
One of the highest quality bags available in excellent condition. *$80 
shipped* in the CONUS. PayPal (add 3% or use personal/gift option), money 
order or personal check accepted. Please email if interested. 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/9039053136_095f471cdc_c.jpg


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/9039055282_11f6cf4095_c.jpg


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/9036829331_3c9bc56ce1_c.jpg


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/9039056918_fd662e2fb4_c.jpg

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[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud GB 2586 Handlebar bag Grey

2013-06-17 Thread Sean Cleary

Berthoud decaleur just sold – GB 2586 and installed Velo Orange decaleur 
are now available combined for $260. Includes shipping to continental U.S. 

Heckuva deal!

On Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:54:34 AM UTC-5, Sean Cleary wrote:

 This is the best bag I've owned but the Hilsen it resides on is either 
 going up for sale or destined for an expensive steer position change, 
 neither suits the bag. It's Berthoud model GB 2586 in excellent, used 
 condition, as in barely used: $300 shipped (48 states). Includes installed 
 Velo Orange decauler for 1-inch threaded (Nitto, etc.) stems. Also 
 available is a Berthoud Decaleur - horizontal 91 shorter extension. I'll 
 sell that alone for $50 shipped (48 states). Contact me off-line please. 
 Thanks.

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[RBW] Re: wtb: Riv Rambouillet 58cm frameset (any color other than orange!)

2013-06-17 Thread Stmike

I have a green one that I'm listing for sale.  Like new, only rode it about 
250 miles.  Email me.

On Friday, April 26, 2013 12:56:12 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:

 Eh, the orange is nice, but I prefer the blue and green, too. 

 On Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:05:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

 No Orange! What the heck, that's one of the best of all colors :-)

 Hugh

 On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:16:00 PM UTC-7, Eric wrote:

 Hey there! I'm looking for a 58cm Rambouillet in any color other than 
 orange. Not picky on paint condition but nothing with dings/dents. 
 Otherwise let's make a deal!! Thanks!! 



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[RBW] FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2013-06-17 Thread Stmike

Selling my as new Rivendell Rambouillet 58 cm bicycle. It has less than 250 
miles on it and is in perfect condition. It is the beautiful forest green 
color with white accents. It is built with the following componentry:
Brooks saddle B.17 Steel/Honey
Ultegra STI
Ultegra rear derailer
Ultegra 9 speed cassette
Nitto seat post, handlebars, bottle cage
and I'll throw in a Nigel Smythe tweed handlebar bag (pictured).
Let me know if you'd like specific photos.
$1500.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rDsWC6aF-FY/Ub-GZiEP_2I/AAo/m6cf6zIJp4M/s1600/DSCF0088.JPG

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[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-17 Thread oren

i will keep posted and as the camping location gets set in stone i will 
help with possible ride ideas. i know the county well and i may be able to 
offer great on-road/ off-road suggestions.

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble in 
 Cal.

 Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things 
 semi more organized. 
 Lets make this happen I'm off for the summer and I wouldn't mind driving 
 down somewhere in the middle.

 Any ideas?


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[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

2013-06-17 Thread Cyclofiend Jim

Drive side rear dropout area is probably the most common area of failure of 
any bicycle frame that wasn't crashed or otherwise damaged.  Lots of 
torques and stresses right there.  

Certainly isn't an epidemic with the Rambouillet or Rivendells in general.  

I'm sure they will be fair with you on this issue. Sorry to hear that 
you'll be off the bike for a bit.

- Jim / cyclofiend.com

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:09:57 AM UTC-7, chris wrote:

 I was on a ride last Saturday in the Gold Country in CA and the chain stay 
 broke through on the drive side at the rear dropout. I bought the Ram new 
 in 2003. Fortunately no injury. I stopped at Riv on my way home and spoke 
 to Scott who told me to leave the bike and Kevin would get back to me today 
 regarding repair which would involve sending the bike to a local builder.  
 Scott mentioned that Riv now beefs up the rear dropout area on frames.

 Has anyone had a similar experience with their Riv.?  I've always loved 
 the Ram and it appears fixable. Not sure if there is any type of warranty.

 Chris
 San Jose


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[RBW] Re: WTB: 48 Hunqapillar Frame or Complete

2013-06-17 Thread Johnny Alien

Uggghhh.yes. It's been a long day.

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Re: [RBW] Cracked XD Crank Arm ..... And the Earth Didn't Stop Rotating :)

2013-06-17 Thread Peter Morgano

Glad you made it home ok. I half expected you to say a quill stem adaptor
would have helped, haha.


On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:

 On Mon, 2013-06-17 at 14:41 -0700, Garth wrote:
I noticed this strange squiggly line coming from the drive side
  pedal hole today, while may miles from home !   Oh well I thought,
  nothing to do really, if it breaks it breaks  if not not. It
  didn't. When I got home I removed the pedal to check if i could see
  the crack in the threads, but could not. So I sanded off the anodizing
  at the spot until I could see it no more. I hopped back on the bike
  and pushed down with all my weight on the pedal, and lo and behold,
  the crack line reappeared .  Oyil well !   Funny thing is, it's not
  such a big deal !  I have another bike to ride and I'll order another
  crank. Pretty simple . These are the 152mm XD's, which no one here
  likely uses anyway. They are made of a slightly different mold than
  the longer ones, but still XD's as labeled

 Of course, if it /had/ broken when you were riding, it would have turned
 into a whole lot of bigger deal.  Happened to me four times.



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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar (drop-bar mountain bike/commuter rig)

2013-06-17 Thread Takashi

Looks great! Enjoy!

Takashi


2013年6月18日火曜日 0時06分27秒 UTC+9 Shoji Takahashi:

 Hi All,
 What a great Fathers' Day weekend-- I got to build up my new-to-me 
 Hunqapillar. Many parts are from RBW Listers-- thanks so much for the 
 parts, ideas, suggestions.

 Here it is before its maiden voyage. A few adjustments for fit, but it was 
 pretty good out of the repair stand.
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/9066100361/


 Build: 
 48 cm, Waterford build
 Phil Wood Rivy 26 wheels
 Schwalbe Big Ben 2.15 (measure 50mm and 52mm mounted)-- cushy, but [dare 
 I say] pretty heavy. I'm used to Jack Brown Greens on my Commuter 
 CrossCheck, so the Big Bens are a very different tire. No problems running 
 over things and hopping curbs; I'm a kid again on a BMX.

 48 cm Nitto Noodle
 1x7 drive train (I couldn't get the crank+bottom bracket to work as a 
 triple-- I'll need to get longer bb)
 VP Thin Gripsters-- I like these much better than the GripKings on my 
 CrossCheck

 King Cage IRIS-- works great with stainless steel Klean Kanteen bottle.

 Small Saddlesack (I put an Irish strap around it to keep it off the tire 
 on my commute this morning)
 Acorn Handlebar bag

 A few more from the neighborhood and trails:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/with/9066100361/

 Happy riding, shoji


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[RBW] New to Albas after drops/staches...did this happen to you?

2013-06-17 Thread Michael

Sitting totally upright on Albas with my saddle in the ususal KOPS position 
that I had with 'staches and drops, I feel like my saddle has moved 
forward, but it hasn't (I checked).
Feels like I am out in front of the pedals now when pedaling -  not 
directly over them like I felt with the low drops position with KOPS. I 
guess when you move your weight around to a different position a lot 
changes.
 
Nothing bad, I'll just move the saddle back if I feel the need. But for now 
keeping the saddle the same as long as nothing hurts.
Just a curious thing.
 
Did you feel this when you switched to totally upright after being used to 
a low drops position?
 
I am enjoying the bolt upright position a lot. Nice views. No neck/hand 
issues either so far. I hope it will make it more comfy to wear layers in 
the winter.
With drops, clothes get scrunched between my belly and thighs. Upright 
really opens up the torso. Its a nice feeling.
 
 
 
 
 

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[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

2013-06-17 Thread Michael Hechmer

Ouch.  Sorry to hear about your problem.  I have a 2004. Absolutely no 
problem with the frame at all.  Today I spied a major crack in the original 
Honjo rear fender.

Michael

On Monday, June 17, 2013 11:09:57 AM UTC-4, chris wrote:

 I was on a ride last Saturday in the Gold Country in CA and the chain stay 
 broke through on the drive side at the rear dropout. I bought the Ram new 
 in 2003. Fortunately no injury. I stopped at Riv on my way home and spoke 
 to Scott who told me to leave the bike and Kevin would get back to me today 
 regarding repair which would involve sending the bike to a local builder.  
 Scott mentioned that Riv now beefs up the rear dropout area on frames.

 Has anyone had a similar experience with their Riv.?  I've always loved 
 the Ram and it appears fixable. Not sure if there is any type of warranty.

 Chris
 San Jose


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[RBW] FS: Carradice Barley Saddlebag-SQR Rack

2013-06-17 Thread Kellie Stapleton

Almost new, barely used, in excellent condition a Carradice Barley 
Saddlebag (green with honey straps) and SQR rack (attaches to seat post, 
quick release). Love it but not big enough for all I have to carry to work 
when commuting. Will sell separately. Barley lists for $109, SQR is $66 at 
Wallbike. Asking $90 for Barley and $50 for rack, plus shipping unless we 
can rendezvous.

Contact: Kellie @:  kl...@me.com

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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-17 Thread Robert F. Harrison

Actually my reading of the letter is that their first production run is
going to be a limited edition at 145 quid. These will all be numbered. I
would suspect that sales after the limited edition will be less expensive.

Now, on Monday 17th June, a specially dedicated website for the new
Cambium Saddles goes live and an initial limited edition is available for
sale with each saddle's number etched into its nose rivet. We are offering
a total of 1,200 pieces:
-1,000 C17 Gents Saddles
-200 C17s Ladies Saddles

http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/saddles/touring+%26+trekking/Cambium+C17+Ltd+Edition/

In the surveys I've filled out as one of the first 200 (it went up) I've
kept saying I'd pay under $125 (or was it $135) which was the lowest
option. Not that they'll listen to me. :-)

Aloha,

Bob

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Hmm. I assumed this would be an attempt to make a Brooks saddle more
accessible to the masses, both in construction and price. I don't think the
market is hollering for a Brooks just as pricey as the leather ones, but
without the leather. An odd decision, in my opinion.

Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:16:04 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:

New Brooks mail today - 145 quid for this saddle. that's the same price
as a Select Grade B17, etc. Looks like the wrong end of the market to me.

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Hunqapillar (drop-bar mountain bike/commuter rig)

2013-06-17 Thread Tim Tetrault

Awesome, awesome. You could nickname that wheelset/tire combo NEV-R-BREAK.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:06:27 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote:

 Hi All,
 What a great Fathers' Day weekend-- I got to build up my new-to-me 
 Hunqapillar. Many parts are from RBW Listers-- thanks so much for the 
 parts, ideas, suggestions.

 Here it is before its maiden voyage. A few adjustments for fit, but it was 
 pretty good out of the repair stand.
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/9066100361/


 Build: 
 48 cm, Waterford build
 Phil Wood Rivy 26 wheels
 Schwalbe Big Ben 2.15 (measure 50mm and 52mm mounted)-- cushy, but [dare 
 I say] pretty heavy. I'm used to Jack Brown Greens on my Commuter 
 CrossCheck, so the Big Bens are a very different tire. No problems running 
 over things and hopping curbs; I'm a kid again on a BMX.

 48 cm Nitto Noodle
 1x7 drive train (I couldn't get the crank+bottom bracket to work as a 
 triple-- I'll need to get longer bb)
 VP Thin Gripsters-- I like these much better than the GripKings on my 
 CrossCheck

 King Cage IRIS-- works great with stainless steel Klean Kanteen bottle.

 Small Saddlesack (I put an Irish strap around it to keep it off the tire 
 on my commute this morning)
 Acorn Handlebar bag

 A few more from the neighborhood and trails:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/with/9066100361/

 Happy riding, shoji


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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

Hmm, good point. Although calling 1000 non-leather Brooks saddles limited
is pushing the concept, in my opinion. I'm not at all convinced there's
much of a market for one.

Joe I've been wrong before Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:56:28 PM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote:

http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/saddles/touring+%26+trekking/Cambium+C17+Ltd+Edition/

In the surveys I've filled out as one of the first 200 (it went up) I've
kept saying I'd pay under $125 (or was it $135) which was the lowest
option. Not that they'll listen to me. :-)

Aloha,

Bob

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Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:16:04 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:

New Brooks mail today - 145 quid for this saddle. that's the same price
as a Select Grade B17, etc. Looks like the wrong end of the market to me.

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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-17 Thread Matthew J

There are a growing number of prosperous vegans in the UK, US, EU, and of
course India, who like nice things without dead animals in them. The
majority is not yet enlightened, but we are growing and we are very willing
to spend our money on products that don't need to kill an animal to make.

And yes, many currently available race saddles are synthetic. They are
also for the most part gawsh forsaken torture devices.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:08:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:

Hmm, good point. Although calling 1000 non-leather Brooks saddles
limited is pushing the concept, in my opinion. I'm not at all convinced
there's much of a market for one.

Joe I've been wrong before Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:56:28 PM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote:

http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/saddles/touring+%26+trekking/Cambium+C17+Ltd+Edition/

In the surveys I've filled out as one of the first 200 (it went up) I've
kept saying I'd pay under $125 (or was it $135) which was the lowest
option. Not that they'll listen to me. :-)

Aloha,

Bob

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.com wrote:

Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:16:04 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:

New Brooks mail today - 145 quid for this saddle. that's the same
price as a Select Grade B17, etc. Looks like the wrong end of the market
to me.

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[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

From rivbike.com:
 
Our No Warranty Frame Warranty

It may seem odd for a company that makes such reliable frames to not have a 
standard instant freebie replacement - warranty, but hold on. Just because 
something that's defective is likely to break, doesn't mean anything that 
breaks is defective. Even superbly designed, artfully made steel bikes 
ridden according to design intent can break. We know that, and go to great 
lengths to prevent it. 

We're skilled, experienced non-defective designers. We use top-notch, 
proven, non-defective materials. Within the few but real constraints 
pricing imposes, we're selective about who builds our frames. When it comes 
to caring about weight and shooting for lightness, we're super 
conservative. It's not far off the mark to say we don't care about weight, 
and it's absolutely true that we never compromise a frame to make it 
lighter. A good frame weighs what it ought to weigh.

After all that, sometimes a frame breaks, and that's no more proof of a 
defect than a broken window is proof of defective glass. It is impossible 
to tell the history of the frame. It may be impossible for even its owner 
to know it. Sometimes even good things break, and anybody, or any company 
who doesn't acknowledge that is not being honest.

All that said, broken frames are rare. Crash damage, and running into 
garages with bikes on the roof rack are way, way more common. Tell us your 
frame's story. We may fix it for nothing, but you pay the freight. Or we 
may charge a fee for the fix. It is at our discretion, but we're not your 
enemy, and you are our friend. We keep that in mind, always.

The great thing about steel frames is they can be fixed. In many cases, the 
fixed frame can be reinforced so that it's stronger than the original. You 
want a fresh start, but a fresh start with a beefed up frame can be even 
better. A thicker tube. An extra tube. Whatever it takes, we can do it. In 
almost all cases, a fixed frame needs new paint. We'll work with our local 
painter and get it to you at no profit. A repair may cost nothing or nine 
hundred dollars. It all depends.

In any case, we feel beholden to original owners only. No other warranty 
(or non-warranty) is implied, so don't go inferring any. But no matter how 
you came upon your frame, we are happy to advise you on how to get your 
frame repaired at a reasonable cost. We want your bike back in action, too. 
Fair enough?
 
On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:09:57 AM UTC-7, chris wrote:

 I was on a ride last Saturday in the Gold Country in CA and the chain stay 
 broke through on the drive side at the rear dropout. I bought the Ram new 
 in 2003. Fortunately no injury. I stopped at Riv on my way home and spoke 
 to Scott who told me to leave the bike and Kevin would get back to me today 
 regarding repair which would involve sending the bike to a local builder.  
 Scott mentioned that Riv now beefs up the rear dropout area on frames.

 Has anyone had a similar experience with their Riv.?  I've always loved 
 the Ram and it appears fixable. Not sure if there is any type of warranty.

 Chris
 San Jose


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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

Yes, you've gone out of your way to impress upon me your vegan ways, and
the error of mine. I'm not interested in the politics of leather Brooks
saddles, but thanks for playing.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 6:27:33 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:

And yes, many currently available race saddles are synthetic. They are
also for the most part gawsh forsaken torture devices.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:08:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:

Hmm, good point. Although calling 1000 non-leather Brooks saddles
limited is pushing the concept, in my opinion. I'm not at all convinced
there's much of a market for one.

Joe I've been wrong before Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:56:28 PM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote:

http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/saddles/touring+%26+trekking/Cambium+C17+Ltd+Edition/

In the surveys I've filled out as one of the first 200 (it went up) I've
kept saying I'd pay under $125 (or was it $135) which was the lowest
option. Not that they'll listen to me. :-)

Aloha,

Bob

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.com wrote:

Hmm. I assumed this would be an attempt to make a Brooks saddle more
accessible to the masses, both in construction and price. I don't think
the
market is hollering for a Brooks just as pricey as the leather ones, but
without the leather. An odd decision, in my opinion.

Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:16:04 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:

New Brooks mail today - 145 quid for this saddle. that's the same
price as a Select Grade B17, etc. Looks like the wrong end of the market
to me.

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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-17 Thread Peter Morgano

I worked in a Vegan restaurant for a long time (a lot of fixed gear bikes)
and the owner made it a point not to make the non-vegans feel like they
were baby killing satan worshippers. I would imagine the smart people at
Brooks would do the same and not market this as a this saddle will make
you sleep better at night kind of thing. I see nowhere on the site where
Brooks is advertising this as a Vegan saddle. Is some part of the Cambium
made in china? Did some child worker slave to make it? Maybe that should be
more important.

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 9:41 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:

Yes, you've gone out of your way to impress upon me your vegan ways, and
the error of mine. I'm not interested in the politics of leather Brooks
saddles, but thanks for playing.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 6:27:33 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:

And yes, many currently available race saddles are synthetic. They are
also for the most part gawsh forsaken torture devices.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:08:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:

Hmm, good point. Although calling 1000 non-leather Brooks saddles
limited is pushing the concept, in my opinion. I'm not at all convinced
there's much of a market for one.

Joe I've been wrong before Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:56:28 PM UTC-7, Statrixbob wrote:

http://www.brooksengland.com/**catalogue-and-shop/saddles/**
touring+%26+trekking/Cambium+**C17+Ltd+Edition/http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/saddles/touring+%26+trekking/Cambium+C17+Ltd+Edition/

In the surveys I've filled out as one of the first 200 (it went up)
I've kept saying I'd pay under $125 (or was it $135) which was the lowest
option. Not that they'll listen to me. :-)

Aloha,

Bob

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.comwrote:

Hmm. I assumed this would be an attempt to make a Brooks saddle more
accessible to the masses, both in construction and price. I don't think
the
market is hollering for a Brooks just as pricey as the leather ones, but
without the leather. An odd decision, in my opinion.

Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 9:16:04 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:

New Brooks mail today - 145 quid for this saddle. that's the same
price as a Select Grade B17, etc. Looks like the wrong end of the market
to me.

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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-17 Thread Steve Palincsar

Wouldn't it be nice to discuss this saddle on the basis of its merits
rather than all this /politics/?



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Re: [RBW] Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-17 Thread Peter Morgano

Its too narrow for my fat ass. If they make a wide one in a year or two I
will give it a look. Should come in somewhat cheaper than the standard
offerings considering its made of rubber and cotton.


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 Wouldn't it be nice to discuss this saddle on the basis of its merits
 rather than all this /politics/?



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[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

2013-06-17 Thread dougP

Chris:

Sorry to hear about the breakage.  That had to have ruined an otherwise 
good ride.  Based on the no warranty frame warranty my guess is you will 
be treated fairly and the repaired frame will be at least as good as new.  
Whatever they charge, you will have the piece of mind that the repair was 
properly done.  

dougP

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:09:57 AM UTC-7, chris wrote:

 I was on a ride last Saturday in the Gold Country in CA and the chain stay 
 broke through on the drive side at the rear dropout. I bought the Ram new 
 in 2003. Fortunately no injury. I stopped at Riv on my way home and spoke 
 to Scott who told me to leave the bike and Kevin would get back to me today 
 regarding repair which would involve sending the bike to a local builder.  
 Scott mentioned that Riv now beefs up the rear dropout area on frames.

 Has anyone had a similar experience with their Riv.?  I've always loved 
 the Ram and it appears fixable. Not sure if there is any type of warranty.

 Chris
 San Jose


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[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-17 Thread dougP

Oren:

That's great to hear.  Local knowledge trumps internet info every time.  I 
can live wherever we decide to land.  The inland campground at El Chorro 
sounded like better amenities but was remote while the beach one at Morro 
Strand lacked hot showers but was close to Morro Bay.  People should 
probably express a preference so we can settle that question.  

dougP

On Monday, June 17, 2013 3:35:20 PM UTC-7, oren wrote:

 i will keep posted and as the camping location gets set in stone i will 
 help with possible ride ideas. i know the county well and i may be able to 
 offer great on-road/ off-road suggestions.

 On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble in 
 Cal.

 Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things 
 semi more organized. 
 Lets make this happen I'm off for the summer and I wouldn't mind driving 
 down somewhere in the middle.

 Any ideas?



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[RBW] Re: Cracked Ramboullet

2013-06-17 Thread BSWP

I saw your bike when you brought it in, that crack looked like what you 
might see on one of those belt-driven bikes, with the slot for the belt to 
slip through. ;-)

But from my quick look, the grain on the crack looked very fine, no large 
crystals or strange plastic yield. I bet it's very easy to repair, and 
probably with a stouter dropout than came originally.

- Andrew, Berkeley

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:09:57 AM UTC-7, chris wrote:

 I was on a ride last Saturday in the Gold Country in CA and the chain stay 
 broke through on the drive side at the rear dropout. I bought the Ram new 
 in 2003. Fortunately no injury. I stopped at Riv on my way home and spoke 
 to Scott who told me to leave the bike and Kevin would get back to me today 
 regarding repair which would involve sending the bike to a local builder.  
 Scott mentioned that Riv now beefs up the rear dropout area on frames.

 Has anyone had a similar experience with their Riv.?  I've always loved 
 the Ram and it appears fixable. Not sure if there is any type of warranty.

 Chris
 San Jose


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[RBW] Post Your Hunqapillar Pics Here

2013-06-17 Thread Christian

I've been posting mine. Really enjoying looking at others as well

Christian

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Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

FYI, the hostel had room for eight in the male dorm last I checked.

Cheers,
David



On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 7:36 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:

 Oren:

 That's great to hear.  Local knowledge trumps internet info every time.  I
 can live wherever we decide to land.  The inland campground at El Chorro
 sounded like better amenities but was remote while the beach one at Morro
 Strand lacked hot showers but was close to Morro Bay.  People should
 probably express a preference so we can settle that question.

 dougP


 On Monday, June 17, 2013 3:35:20 PM UTC-7, oren wrote:

 i will keep posted and as the camping location gets set in stone i will
 help with possible ride ideas. i know the county well and i may be able to
 offer great on-road/ off-road suggestions.

 On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble in
 Cal.

 Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things
 semi more organized.
 Lets make this happen I'm off for the summer and I wouldn't mind driving
 down somewhere in the middle.

 Any ideas?

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[RBW] New Riv Prototype

2013-06-17 Thread Liesl

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2339507/The-hobby-horse-style-bike-pedals-saddle--holds-riders-harness.html

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[RBW] Re: New Riv Prototype

2013-06-17 Thread Michael



 BTW, hows the upright bars working out for you?

 
Hows your neck doing? 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2013-06-17 Thread samh

What a beauty!  I don't think I've ever seen a Ram in that color.  Was that 
color made before the Orange-Blue series? Good luck with the sale.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 4:00:56 PM UTC-6, Stmike wrote:

 Selling my as new Rivendell Rambouillet 58 cm bicycle. It has less than 
 250 miles on it and is in perfect condition. It is the beautiful forest 
 green color with white accents. It is built with the following componentry:
 Brooks saddle B.17 Steel/Honey
 Ultegra STI
 Ultegra rear derailer
 Ultegra 9 speed cassette
 Nitto seat post, handlebars, bottle cage
 and I'll throw in a Nigel Smythe tweed handlebar bag (pictured).
 Let me know if you'd like specific photos.
 $1500.


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rDsWC6aF-FY/Ub-GZiEP_2I/AAo/m6cf6zIJp4M/s1600/DSCF0088.JPG



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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2013-06-17 Thread Don Compton

If that was a 60, I'd be all over it. Rams are great bikes.
Don C.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 3:00:56 PM UTC-7, Stmike wrote:

 Selling my as new Rivendell Rambouillet 58 cm bicycle. It has less than 
 250 miles on it and is in perfect condition. It is the beautiful forest 
 green color with white accents. It is built with the following componentry:
 Brooks saddle B.17 Steel/Honey
 Ultegra STI
 Ultegra rear derailer
 Ultegra 9 speed cassette
 Nitto seat post, handlebars, bottle cage
 and I'll throw in a Nigel Smythe tweed handlebar bag (pictured).
 Let me know if you'd like specific photos.
 $1500.


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rDsWC6aF-FY/Ub-GZiEP_2I/AAo/m6cf6zIJp4M/s1600/DSCF0088.JPG



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Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-17 Thread dougP

I assume the hostel can accommodate an equal number of women.  The unknown 
is bicycle security.  Bicycles are not allowed inside the building.  They 
claim to have an area outside that is safe.  Maybe one of our SLO riders 
could have a look  give a comment?  Address is 1617 Santa Rosa, a short 
walk from the train station.  

The hostel is an interesting option, especially for those only spending the 
weekend, and especially if your train arrives after dark or you want to 
catch an early AM return train.  It's definitely worth consideration.  

dougP

On Monday, June 17, 2013 7:55:22 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:

 FYI, the hostel had room for eight in the male dorm last I checked.

 Cheers,
 David



 On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 7:36 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net javascript:wrote:

 Oren:

 That's great to hear.  Local knowledge trumps internet info every time.  
 I can live wherever we decide to land.  The inland campground at El Chorro 
 sounded like better amenities but was remote while the beach one at Morro 
 Strand lacked hot showers but was close to Morro Bay.  People should 
 probably express a preference so we can settle that question.  

 dougP


 On Monday, June 17, 2013 3:35:20 PM UTC-7, oren wrote:

 i will keep posted and as the camping location gets set in stone i will 
 help with possible ride ideas. i know the county well and i may be able to 
 offer great on-road/ off-road suggestions.

 On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:53:02 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote:

 Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble 
 in Cal.

 Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things 
 semi more organized. 
 Lets make this happen I'm off for the summer and I wouldn't mind 
 driving down somewhere in the middle.

 Any ideas?

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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

Green was the final color, and that is a very fair price. Someone's going 
to be very happy.

On Monday, June 17, 2013 8:31:35 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote:

 If that was a 60, I'd be all over it. Rams are great bikes.
 Don C.

 On Monday, June 17, 2013 3:00:56 PM UTC-7, Stmike wrote:

 Selling my as new Rivendell Rambouillet 58 cm bicycle. It has less than 
 250 miles on it and is in perfect condition. It is the beautiful forest 
 green color with white accents. It is built with the following componentry:
 Brooks saddle B.17 Steel/Honey
 Ultegra STI
 Ultegra rear derailer
 Ultegra 9 speed cassette
 Nitto seat post, handlebars, bottle cage
 and I'll throw in a Nigel Smythe tweed handlebar bag (pictured).
 Let me know if you'd like specific photos.
 $1500.


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rDsWC6aF-FY/Ub-GZiEP_2I/AAo/m6cf6zIJp4M/s1600/DSCF0088.JPG



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[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2013-06-17 Thread Reid

Hey Stmike ... Where are you (well, and the bike) located?
 
Reid
 

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[RBW] Re: Post Your Hunqapillar Pics Here

2013-06-17 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt

I believe there are similar groups for each model... at least for the 
current models. I post to the AHH and Betty Foy groups occasionally. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?