[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ride in Sonoma County
Hey Max, I love that shot. I wonder how many Quickbeams have been over that bridge? Five? Twelve? I just love Westside Road. Next time I'll do Sweetwater Springs to Armstrong Woods. Which makes me wish I had the temperament and skills to plan an Entmoot... Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, December 30, 2013 12:51:28 PM UTC-8, reynoldslugs wrote: Hi Philip, That's a great route for a fixed-gear ramble... Wohler Bridge loves seeing a Quickbeam pass through: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157627211516316/ best, Max B -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/11663319204_010583cba5.jpg The conversation continues. I was in Southern California for Christmas and picked up the rest of my Pop's Windsor Carrera Sport. I'm full into the work now. I've stripped everything down, and have done a bit of a clean up on the frameset, headset, and tonight I polished up the stem. There's a ton of photos in the same link above, but here it is again: Lots of picshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157638367153736/ You'll have to scroll to the end to see what's happened most recently. Here's the stem for those smart ones that don't want to slog through lots of photos: On Thursday, December 5, 2013 10:18:28 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: Conversation and sacramental. I'm using those from this point forward to describe the project. Thanks for that. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 8:47:43 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: I misread this as it's a conversation, or a resurrection... which struck me as correct too. Enjoy many more years of conversation with your father through the sacramental of his bicycle. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, December 5, 2013 7:54:08 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: You are right, it's a conversion, or a resurrection. Mainly it's going back into active duty. One of the things my father was all about was repurposing. He was a bit of a keeper if not quite a hoarder. I'm sure that'll be good for *something*. So I can easily envision him smiling when I take his old bike and do what I love, rebuilding and repurposing it to a daily commuter that'll be with me daily. On Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:25:09 AM UTC-8, Pondero wrote: Perfect project. I read restoration in the subject line and imagined a bike restored to completely original parts and configuration. But I see you have a wonderful plan for a bike project that includes restoration of the soul. Just perfect. Please keep us updated. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Quickbeam ride in Sonoma County
I woke up desperately worried about a cascading series of threats that were certainly *possible,* but neither likely nor life-changing if they happened. Deal with that, deal with that, apologize if it happens, get tested. What's really going on? My brain was trying to offer up reasons for the feeling of dread, not reacting to a real stressor. Ah. Bike ride.* Philip www.biketinker.com *Definitely *not *saying bike rides fix all brain issues. They don't make them worse, though. On Monday, December 30, 2013 11:37:00 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: Almost always my own before and after states of soul. Well, not paranoid exactly, just irritable and sad. Patrick Moore, who also needs his fix (heh, heh, heh) and hopes shortly to go out on the '99 gofast fixed in sunny and (at this point in time) still ABQ, NM (75 and 65 gears). On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:15 AM, Philip Williamson philip.w...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I very much enjoyed myself. I woke up cranky and paranoid, and went to bed relaxed and happy. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering
On 12/30/2013 11:17 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: You'll want to fray out the individual strands a bit to clean them with alcohol or something similar before applying the flux, I thought the entire point of the exercise was to prevent the individual strands from fraying out. Open that box even Pandora couldn't get them back in. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's
On 12/30/2013 10:25 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Pelican? (Box Dog Bikes) I think it's offered in 650B and 700C. Yes, that's it. Box Dog Pelican. I knew it was a bird whose name began with P... On Monday, December 30, 2013 10:17:24 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/30/2013 09:12 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: On Monday, December 30, 2013 4:35:46 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: Is there another model of bicycle anywhere in the world that comes with different wheelsizes as a function of framesize? only two I can think of off-hand are the Rawland Nordavinden. 650B in the smaller size and the Soma Saga and Buena Vista, 26 in smaller sizes. The Ocean Air Rambler also uses 650B in the smaller sizes and goes to 700C for the larger; also one whose name I've blanked on -- I keep thinking Penguin but I know that's wrong, the one I saw at NAHBS in Richmond was blue in color and for a time there were only two stock 650B bicycles, the Boulder and this one -- originally was 650B only in the small sizes, but I think the most recent batches have offered all sizes in 650B. The name will probably come to me in 20 or 30 minutes. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's
The Long Haul Truckers was 26/700c small/large until a few years ago when they did a full range of 26. The Pelican was initially 650b only in small sizes, when ip asked for a larger (57ish) in 650b the reply was Why, you hear that's a cool size? It's only really good for smaller bikes. Thankfully they have since changed their minds to a whole run a 650b Pelicans up to 60 I think. -Justin -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Bill, Great project, thanks for sharing both the bike and personal side of it here. It looks like your work will turn into a great bike and important symbol. The couple times I've started trying to polish chrome or aluminum bits I usually give up before the sheen you put on those hubs... Is it just elbow grease or do you have a good method to share? Tony -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
The longer chainstays - would that have an appreciable difference on the ride quality? Bikes with longer chainstays tend to have a smoother ride. It may not be quite as nimble as other bikes, but I don't think people buying the Cheviot are hoping to use it to speed down canyon roads. On Monday, December 30, 2013 4:04:42 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: I like orange and blue, even if it reminds me of Clemson U. It also reminds me of the Denver Broncos, which makes me think of Peyton Manning, and that makes me happy, so I guess the colour combo makes me happy. That said, I'm pleased to discover that I didn't experience buyer's remorse after seeing the bike like I thought I might. I do love the Cheviot's headbadge. I long for a nicer headbadge on the Betty Foy, but most days I don't even think about it. I really only think about it when I see the Hunq headbadge, and now, the Cheviot. The longer chainstays - would that have an appreciable difference on the ride quality? On Monday, December 30, 2013 8:15:31 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: Will I get thrown off the list if I say I don't like the new mixte? I guess orange and blue together look odd to me. And why use the lugs with the hearts again? And fill in with blue? When I first heard the Betty was being replaced, I worried that I'd love the new bike and regret the Betty, but I think the Betty the lovelier bike, and also more fitted to the girly city bike crowd (of which I'm a happy member). The Betty delighted ladies everywhere with its smart femininity. And it was the second best selling bike at Riv, if I recall. I don't want to be a spoilsport, but I'm not understanding the new bike...though the head badge is dazzling! I think if I was in the market for a Riv mixte, I'd have to pay for a custom paint job; the Glorious red or the lipstick-creamy pink sumehra has on hers... What do all the other girls around here say??? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
Artiscally, orange and blue are complimentary colors. Otherwise, GO STANFORD! On Thursday, December 26, 2013 4:53:13 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: http://instagram.com/p/iZ6x_JLxEK/ The glory of social media has uncovered it. What is it? -J -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Tony I read a nice tutorial on the 'net, but it's really not complicated. I'll describe the process for the stem. The stem had an unfinished forging parting line on the underside of the extension, so step one was some file work. I knocked down the parting line and hit any significant nicks or notches. Step two was to Easy-Off it for about 90 seconds. Just coat the thing with easy off and let it sit. This gives you a good head start with anodization. Then wet sand everything with 400 grit paper, until it looks uniformly scratchy everywhere. Then go again with 600, 1200 and finally 2000. Then polish with a little Simichrome polish and lots of clean cotton balls. Bob's your mothers brother! On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:31:15 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Bill, Great project, thanks for sharing both the bike and personal side of it here. It looks like your work will turn into a great bike and important symbol. The couple times I've started trying to polish chrome or aluminum bits I usually give up before the sheen you put on those hubs... Is it just elbow grease or do you have a good method to share? Tony -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Bill, thanks for the tutorial! That progressive wet sanding must be the missing link as I was trying to go just w/ chemicals and regular cloth's. Fun project! Tony On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Tony I read a nice tutorial on the 'net, but it's really not complicated. I'll describe the process for the stem. The stem had an unfinished forging parting line on the underside of the extension, so step one was some file work. I knocked down the parting line and hit any significant nicks or notches. Step two was to Easy-Off it for about 90 seconds. Just coat the thing with easy off and let it sit. This gives you a good head start with anodization. Then wet sand everything with 400 grit paper, until it looks uniformly scratchy everywhere. Then go again with 600, 1200 and finally 2000. Then polish with a little Simichrome polish and lots of clean cotton balls. Bob's your mothers brother! On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:31:15 AM UTC-8, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Bill, Great project, thanks for sharing both the bike and personal side of it here. It looks like your work will turn into a great bike and important symbol. The couple times I've started trying to polish chrome or aluminum bits I usually give up before the sheen you put on those hubs... Is it just elbow grease or do you have a good method to share? Tony -- 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/TsuGF2ZBT6Y/unsubscribe . 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Ahhh, caustic soda!!! Gotta love that stuff. (I used the straight 100% lye, which is the nastiest of all, and for which I make my kids keep outside a 2-block radius from the house).. Nothing like transforming a rusty, desperate-looking part into a gleaming component. That's gonna look stunning when complete... Good stuff!!! On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 10:27:37 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: As most of you caught, my beloved Father, James Robert Lindsay, died on October 4th, 2013. Part of my recovery is being a smart-ass with people I like, like all of you. Another part of my recovery and a tribute to my dear father is a restoration/conversion of his 1973 Windsor Carrera Sport. I got a nice step underway over Thanksgiving. My sis-in-law had room to deliver the wheelset from Southern California up to me. I'm doing a 27-to-700 conversion. I got the wheels taken apart and the hubs cleaned and polished. I'm super excited about it. I'll lace up the wheels tonight. Pictures prove I'm working http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157638367153736/ Riv content: I'm switching to Twin Hollows, Albatross bars, Tektro levers, and MKS Sneaker pedals from Riv. I'll likely use silver longboards as well. The Brooks B17 I add and the 700x35 Paselas are definitely Rivish on this lugged steel MINA frameset (Made in North America). -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
Not sure if anyone has pointed this out, but the orange/blue was in the first run of the Hillbornes (I have one downstairs). This bike is a flatter orange instead of pearl, but i like the combo--in fact thats why i have blue hb tape on mine! i like the small details like the two spellings on either side. the blue fill of the heart, not so much, but it's hard to top the betty foy. i'm not sure that it's necc. to have an alternative to the betty foy, it seemed like that bike had plenty of cross-over between men and women. and they could've just used a different color on the next run or do the same thing with the decals (like a siamese twin, different names on either side). so waiting to hear from grant what this bike offers over the betty foy beyond aesthetics. too bad about the orange for me, but it's been a few run of bikes in the blues and greens so i guess it's due in the rotation. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 10:31:32 AM UTC-5, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Artiscally, orange and blue are complimentary colors. Otherwise, GO STANFORD! On Thursday, December 26, 2013 4:53:13 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.comwrote: http://instagram.com/p/iZ6x_JLxEK/ The glory of social media has uncovered it. What is it? -J -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: My new-to-me 'Beamer
Tom, Congrats on the new-to-you-QB. it's always nice to see a matching green one finding a new home. My build is very similiar to yours with the Pauls brakes, dos eno fw. Mine came with moustache bars (the old style) which i really liked because they were aggressive and responsive. i swapped them out for albatross bars just to see the difference and never went back. i love the laid back position for cruising and the curves for out of the saddle climbing. with the moustache (and i would think drops) i always felt the need to 'go faster' with the alba it feels more relaxed and i ride more, enjoy it more. enjoy yours! i wish it wasn't so darn cold here so i could ride mine today! On Monday, December 30, 2013 3:50:23 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: Thanks to listmember Frank Neff, who delivered this beautiful Quickbeam about forty-eight hours ago, building it up right here at the house using Open Pro rims, Pasela 35s (from listmember Anne up in Michigan; thanks) and Paul Touring brakes I had sourced elsewhere--come to think of it, the bars/stem/levers are from this list or the BOB list. It takes an e-village . . . . I'm not settled yet on bars (or colors of saddle and bar tape)--the bike will likely have Moustache or Albastaches sooner or later--but, oh, does it ride nicely! Running 40/34 up front and 17 in the rear . . . and looking at the Dos Eno 16/18 for the other side of this wheel. Happy New Year, indeed. --Tom Miami, FL -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
On 12/31/2013 10:32 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I read a nice tutorial on the 'net, but it's really not complicated. I'll describe the process for the stem. The stem had an unfinished forging parting line on the underside of the extension, so step one was some file work. I knocked down the parting line and hit any significant nicks or notches. Step two was to Easy-Off it for about 90 seconds. Just coat the thing with easy off and let it sit. This gives you a good head start with anodization. Then wet sand everything with 400 grit paper, until it looks uniformly scratchy everywhere. Then go again with 600, 1200 and finally 2000. Then polish with a little Simichrome polish and lots of clean cotton balls. Bob's your mothers brother! When you're done you end up with a polished, unanodized aluminum stem, right? This then would be subject to tarnishing and discoloration. If you don't have a favorite way to do so, let me suggest my Tried and Liked 2013 selection, Blue Magic aluminum polish. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: My new-to-me 'Beamer
Thanks, Minh, and all; I'm really happy with this one, so glad that Frank offered it to me here locally. Our South Florida roads are--ahem--not the most friendly for bicyclists, but the cycling community here is more active each year, and the weather is mostly cooperative, rain being the only natural hazard (and the occasional hurricane). Everything I have read about the QB feels spot-on: it just makes you want to go, and it may well become (as Frank predicts) my daily commuter. The Pasela 35s feel good, but I will try bigger tires too--he had Conti Cross tires on it, I think, which made me want to find paved trails, or more challenging terrain. BTW, very impressive, Ray Shine, that you can ride Mt. Tam on the QB--suddenly, it's an All-Rounder! (As any bike can be--the engine being a big factor, as GP offers in *Just Ride*). So far, in this flat terrain, 40/17 gives me an easy-going ride, and I think I'll appreciate a 16 in back to let me dig a bit deeper. This is a great bike; will post more photos as I sort it out; it's a well-chosen green, to boot. Thanks, Rivfolk. --Tom On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Tom, Congrats on the new-to-you-QB. it's always nice to see a matching green one finding a new home. My build is very similiar to yours with the Pauls brakes, dos eno fw. Mine came with moustache bars (the old style) which i really liked because they were aggressive and responsive. i swapped them out for albatross bars just to see the difference and never went back. i love the laid back position for cruising and the curves for out of the saddle climbing. with the moustache (and i would think drops) i always felt the need to 'go faster' with the alba it feels more relaxed and i ride more, enjoy it more. enjoy yours! i wish it wasn't so darn cold here so i could ride mine today! On Monday, December 30, 2013 3:50:23 PM UTC-5, Tom Goodmann wrote: Thanks to listmember Frank Neff, who delivered this beautiful Quickbeam about forty-eight hours ago, building it up right here at the house using Open Pro rims, Pasela 35s (from listmember Anne up in Michigan; thanks) and Paul Touring brakes I had sourced elsewhere--come to think of it, the bars/stem/levers are from this list or the BOB list. It takes an e-village . . . . I'm not settled yet on bars (or colors of saddle and bar tape)--the bike will likely have Moustache or Albastaches sooner or later--but, oh, does it ride nicely! Running 40/34 up front and 17 in the rear . . . and looking at the Dos Eno 16/18 for the other side of this wheel. Happy New Year, indeed. --Tom Miami, FL -- 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/uGYtiHxImHI/unsubscribe . 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering
I'm still using bee's wax. Simple. Clean. Nice. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:17 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.comwrote: It is possible to solder stainless if you use the right flux. Look for stainless-specific flux; they usually contain zinc chloride and hydrochloric acid (read: ensure adequate ventilation). You'll want to fray out the individual strands a bit to clean them with alcohol or something similar before applying the flux, and you'll want to be careful with that flux since it's not the gentlest thing in the world. I still occasionally solder my (stainless) cable ends. In fact, for the cantilever straddle cable ends, I usually put a dollop of solder (i.e., excess) at the end to make a bulb (like a spring onion!) so that it's easier to grab ahold of. It's a nice conversation piece for the keen eyes. On Monday, December 30, 2013 7:26:53 AM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: The comment about unsolder-able stainless cables replacing the old galvanized ones is spot on. I used to like to solder mine, too - can't do it any more, though. However, I do like the idea of placing a small piece of heat shrink on the ends - never thought about doing that before, but it's a good one. On Monday, December 30, 2013 5:31:35 AM UTC-6, Michael Glaser wrote: I'm a huge fan of old school mechanics techniques, but the reason that no one solders cables anymore is that stainless has all but displaced galvanized steel for cables on nicely-spec'd bikes. And apart from being able to take solder, galvanized cables have nothing on good quality stainless cables when it comes to smoothness and longevity. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Hugh Flynn Newburyport, MA -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cable End Soldering
Hi all, I use Shoe Goo almost always. Open the cap, poke the cable end in, pull it out, wipe excess if any and done. Too much makes difficult to reuse a cable. The downside is it can attract dirt. I typically wait overnight before a ride and have had good success. Tom Palmer -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Schwalbe Mondial Evolution Line Tires 700x42 - Like New
Price bump! How about $80 + actual shipping? This is less than the retail price of a single tire. Any takers? On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 11:21:25 AM UTC-8, jar351 wrote: Here are the links to the Schwalbe pages for these tires (for some reason Schwalbe has two websites): http://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/marathon-mondial.html http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_mondial This pair of test-ridden-only Mondials is of the folding (Evolution Line) variety, which includes a whole suite of premium materials and features (according to Schwalbe). The size is marked as 28 x 1.75 which translates to 700 x 42, at least on my 23mm-wide rims, so maybe 43mm on a wider rim. I think they're perfect for touring or commuting on a mix of pavement and dirt/gravel. Plus they're reputed to be extremely long-lasting. These retail at $90/tire, but *$100+actual shipping* gets the pair. Andre R. Oakland, CA https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6zX29jYq2_k/Up4uz58uJsI/Bag/Qxp6oD3XQ0k/s1600/IMG_4800.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] QB love
Just a note here to say that I have a lovely orange QB, given to me as a gift. I've had it for 6 years, and Friday I rode it on a 200k permanent/brevet up around Yolo Solano counties. It was delightful. This is the longest ride I've done with it, and will most likely change the gearing. I have a 40x17, and it was a bit too easy climbing and at times I felt like I was over spinning. Or spun out? Either way, should I drop the rear cog to a 15? Or go to a 42 or 44 front chain ring? Also, I'm on the hunt for an albatross if anyone has one for a new fun project. Thanks! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
That does it. You're grounded from the list for 30 days. I suggest you use the time to take a long, hard look at your attitude. On Monday, December 30, 2013 8:15:31 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: Will I get thrown off the list if I say I don't like the new mixte? I guess orange and blue together look odd to me. And why use the lugs with the hearts again? And fill in with blue? When I first heard the Betty was being replaced, I worried that I'd love the new bike and regret the Betty, but I think the Betty the lovelier bike, and also more fitted to the girly city bike crowd (of which I'm a happy member). The Betty delighted ladies everywhere with its smart femininity. And it was the second best selling bike at Riv, if I recall. I don't want to be a spoilsport, but I'm not understanding the new bike...though the head badge is dazzling! I think if I was in the market for a Riv mixte, I'd have to pay for a custom paint job; the Glorious red or the lipstick-creamy pink sumehra has on hers... What do all the other girls around here say??? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Bikes, friends, family and coffee.
Manny, you have a wonderful eye for the beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Dave in Kansas On Sunday, December 29, 2013 10:59:05 AM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: 2013 has been the year of amazing adventures with new and old friends. Lovely thing about ride reports is that you have a digital journal you can reflect on. Reflecting on the past rides and adventures I've come to the conclusion of something Grant told me on an s240-s, the epic ridesare always overshadowed by the experiences of just hanging out with friends and family.while I'm grateful for having a bike that fits my pbh. Im more grateful for having the opportunity to share many experiences with my friends and family. Also helps to have good coffee every once while too. Pictures proved that 2013 was a great year. http://flic.kr/s/aHsjPGWVia Manny Here's to New Adventures! 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering
Do your heat-shrink insulators allow one to strip the cable through the housing both ways? What size / color do you use? Dave in Kansas On Monday, December 30, 2013 5:29:05 AM UTC-6, William R. wrote: I have been using heat shrink wiring insulators for a while now with nice results. About an inch of it at each cable end. Extending over the end about an eighth of an inch. Nice, clean and safe. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
I saw another poster lauding Blue Magic. I'll give that a look. Is it a regular Ace Hardware kind of item? On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 8:47:59 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 10:32 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I read a nice tutorial on the 'net, but it's really not complicated. I'll describe the process for the stem. The stem had an unfinished forging parting line on the underside of the extension, so step one was some file work. I knocked down the parting line and hit any significant nicks or notches. Step two was to Easy-Off it for about 90 seconds. Just coat the thing with easy off and let it sit. This gives you a good head start with anodization. Then wet sand everything with 400 grit paper, until it looks uniformly scratchy everywhere. Then go again with 600, 1200 and finally 2000. Then polish with a little Simichrome polish and lots of clean cotton balls. Bob's your mothers brother! When you're done you end up with a polished, unanodized aluminum stem, right? This then would be subject to tarnishing and discoloration. If you don't have a favorite way to do so, let me suggest my Tried and Liked 2013 selection, Blue Magic aluminum polish. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering
I used electrical tape in a pinch, and found it stayed on day after day, so I left it there . How about that :) Duct tape would good too. Vanity factor ? Are U kidding ?!! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
and now... the presale offer is up on the Tumblr and Blug. Prepay for an Orange Cheviut and you can have it for the price of a current Betty Foy. $1225. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 7:52:43 AM UTC-8, Minh wrote: Not sure if anyone has pointed this out, but the orange/blue was in the first run of the Hillbornes (I have one downstairs). This bike is a flatter orange instead of pearl, but i like the combo--in fact thats why i have blue hb tape on mine! i like the small details like the two spellings on either side. the blue fill of the heart, not so much, but it's hard to top the betty foy. i'm not sure that it's necc. to have an alternative to the betty foy, it seemed like that bike had plenty of cross-over between men and women. and they could've just used a different color on the next run or do the same thing with the decals (like a siamese twin, different names on either side). so waiting to hear from grant what this bike offers over the betty foy beyond aesthetics. too bad about the orange for me, but it's been a few run of bikes in the blues and greens so i guess it's due in the rotation. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 10:31:32 AM UTC-5, Kellie Stapleton wrote: Artiscally, orange and blue are complimentary colors. Otherwise, GO STANFORD! On Thursday, December 26, 2013 4:53:13 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.comwrote: http://instagram.com/p/iZ6x_JLxEK/ The glory of social media has uncovered it. What is it? -J -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee Tea club.
Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam ride in Sonoma County
My apologies to the list, I had intended to send that last post privately to Phil W. Max Beach -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: From the ground up - Tease
Love the colour. Nice! On Monday, December 30, 2013 11:10:27 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: I am having a good time building this bike. So here is a preview.http://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/11659263806/ Happy New Year and best regards, Tom -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?
What about a Sam Hilborne with a back up wheelset with cassette and tires/tubes installed and an extra chain in your saddlesack? On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 6:48:04 PM UTC-8, murphyjrfk wrote: Suppose the title says it all. But I've been a thinking about going down to 1---not a big step down cause I normally only have two three tops o' working bikes anyways. And the overlap is out of control. How many 26 touring bikes does one fellow need deal. But I love what I love I guess. One bike? Could ya do it and what would it be? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee Tea club.
Great shots. Could use some time in that territory. 10 degrees here in Chicago. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:18:01 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Fenders and chain stay clearance
I have marked the area where the fenders are a bit wide and used a heat gun on low to soften the plastic. I use a dowel to replicate the approximate shape of the chainstay. You end up with a better fit and no pressure against the paint. Also I prefer it to cutting the fender, which helps fenders crack faster in my experience. Obviously,remove the fender from the bike! On Monday, December 30, 2013 8:23:12 PM UTC-5, Kevin wrote: So I've come to realize the biggest challenge I have with any DIY bike project isn't my mechanical ability but the second-guessing I do to myself. For example: I was attaching Sks longboards on my Sam. I squeezed the fenders between the chain stays and screwed the fender onto the bridge with a few added washers. No problems so far. Now, I often see fenders that have been trimmed on the lower edges so they fit with room to spare between the chain stays (like this: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-utP_4UIXetA/Ttwa8E6AtjI/PME/VrjdTHUz8sg/s400/fenders-2.jpg). Since squeezing my fenders between the stays didn't contort them enough to interfere with the tire, I wasn't too worried about it. But now I'm thinking, will the tight squeeze of the fenders plus roads vibrations cause the frame paint to be scratched off? Should I be concerned and trim the fenders down or be happy I have the extra coverage? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
On 12/31/2013 12:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I saw another poster lauding Blue Magic. I'll give that a look. Is it a regular Ace Hardware kind of item? Auto parts stores, over where they keep the stuff to clean and polish mag wheels. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Fenders and chain stay clearance
I've done it two ways. On one bike the fender fit in there just a TINY bit snug. It barely touched, but it did touch on both sides. The pressure was so light that over bumps it would CLICK! and drive me nuts. For that bike I did a small indent, so there is a tiny bit of clearance and quieted the fender down. For another bike, it wedged in there a little bit more snugly, and I left it alone. It's nice and tight, doesn't make any noise and it's not bending the fender enough to make me stress out about it breaking prematurely. I confess I don't worry much over paint. Stuff is going to happen. Second guessing is good, but follow your instinct. On Monday, December 30, 2013 5:23:12 PM UTC-8, Kevin wrote: So I've come to realize the biggest challenge I have with any DIY bike project isn't my mechanical ability but the second-guessing I do to myself. For example: I was attaching Sks longboards on my Sam. I squeezed the fenders between the chain stays and screwed the fender onto the bridge with a few added washers. No problems so far. Now, I often see fenders that have been trimmed on the lower edges so they fit with room to spare between the chain stays (like this: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-utP_4UIXetA/Ttwa8E6AtjI/PME/VrjdTHUz8sg/s400/fenders-2.jpg). Since squeezing my fenders between the stays didn't contort them enough to interfere with the tire, I wasn't too worried about it. But now I'm thinking, will the tight squeeze of the fenders plus roads vibrations cause the frame paint to be scratched off? Should I be concerned and trim the fenders down or be happy I have the extra coverage? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Should I listen to Blue Oyster Cult or Deep Purple when I'm using this product? Or am I permitted to remain the Francophile pansy that I am and listen to Edith Piaf? On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:52:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 12:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I saw another poster lauding Blue Magic. I'll give that a look. Is it a regular Ace Hardware kind of item? Auto parts stores, over where they keep the stuff to clean and polish mag wheels. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
I like the two-tone bartape! Obviously... http://flic.kr/p/a3vUWP 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
On 12/31/2013 03:11 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Should I listen to Blue Oyster Cult or Deep Purple when I'm using this product? Or am I permitted to remain the Francophile pansy that I am and listen to Edith Piaf? or Marie-Denise Pelletier... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpp9AeOft6c -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
I really like the looks of it but don't know why they chose to put the hearts on a gender neutral bike. Other than that I dig everything else. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
My bombadil has heart lugs on it, looks the boss to me! On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: I really like the looks of it but don't know why they chose to put the hearts on a gender neutral bike. Other than that I dig everything else. -- 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
Are you calling men heartless or women? Haha. Seriously, though, developing a new lug is a big deal for Riv. they don't have a mixte seatlug without hearts. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Bill, I suggest Je ne regrette rein be your guide. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:11:34 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: Should I listen to Blue Oyster Cult or Deep Purple when I'm using this product? Or am I permitted to remain the Francophile pansy that I am and listen to Edith Piaf? On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:52:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 12:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I saw another poster lauding Blue Magic. I'll give that a look. Is it a regular Ace Hardware kind of item? Auto parts stores, over where they keep the stuff to clean and polish mag wheels. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
On 12/31/2013 04:08 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Bill, I suggest Je ne regrette rein be your guide. Grin. Along with Frank Sinatra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egY8rUpxqcE With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:11:34 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: Should I listen to Blue Oyster Cult or Deep Purple when I'm using this product? Or am I permitted to remain the Francophile pansy that I am and listen to Edith Piaf? On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:52:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 12:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I saw another poster lauding Blue Magic. I'll give that a look. Is it a regular Ace Hardware kind of item? Auto parts stores, over where they keep the stuff to clean and polish mag wheels. -- 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Double top tubes: secret racers' edge!
Actually the photo is from the secret Rapha/Rivendell co-marketing plan. Proof: [image: Inline image 2] -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] QB love
I wish someone would give *me* a Quickbeam! If you can ride ss for 200km, then your are strong enough for a 70 -- 75 gear. The 15 t will give you a 72, and a 44 will give you a 70 with the 17 t. Me, I'd opt for the 44/17 (but then, I'm nowhere near able to ride 125 miles at a go). Scuttlebutt has it that cogs smaller than 16 t give up some measurable efficiency compared to larger ones, so perhaps the 44/17 is the good choice. 44/17 is the smack-in-the-middle cruising gear on my 2X7 Rambouillet, that gets 90% of the use. We need photos, you know. Patrick Moore, who owns no Quickbeam, but who does own 2 Riv custom fixies. On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 1:54 AM, debra banks banksde...@gmail.com wrote: Just a note here to say that I have a lovely orange QB, given to me as a gift. I've had it for 6 years, and Friday I rode it on a 200k permanent/brevet up around Yolo Solano counties. It was delightful. This is the longest ride I've done with it, and will most likely change the gearing. I have a 40x17, and it was a bit too easy climbing and at times I felt like I was over spinning. Or spun out? Either way, should I drop the rear cog to a 15? Or go to a 42 or 44 front chain ring? Also, I'm on the hunt for an albatross if anyone has one for a new fun project. Thanks! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Double top tubes: secret racers' edge!
Yeah; you can tell by the two hipster models. On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Scott G. sco...@primax.com wrote: Actually the photo is from the secret Rapha/Rivendell co-marketing plan. Proof: [image: Inline image 2] -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
You two are depressing me with this morose downbeat stuff. Even when I rock the 1930s it has some bounce: The Little Sparrow sings about sexy accordionisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8lsUFwAu4Q On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:13:16 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 04:08 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Bill, I suggest Je ne regrette rein be your guide. Grin. Along with Frank Sinatrahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egY8rUpxqcE With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:11:34 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: Should I listen to Blue Oyster Cult or Deep Purple when I'm using this product? Or am I permitted to remain the Francophile pansy that I am and listen to Edith Piaf? On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:52:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 12:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I saw another poster lauding Blue Magic. I'll give that a look. Is it a regular Ace Hardware kind of item? Auto parts stores, over where they keep the stuff to clean and polish mag wheels. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: QB love
I really like the 40/15 on the Quickbeam for fixed riding, but I've been using a 44t ring with a 15t and a 17/21 dingle cog pretty happily, too. In your position I'd change the cheapest part to raise the gear to ~72. A 15t cog will move your axle back 1/8, and a 44t ring would move it forward a half inch. Adding a link to your chain would move the axle back again by 1/2. I'd probably get a 44t ring and add a link to the chain, because bigger rings wear slower, in theory. If I had the $$ and wanted to coast, I'd buy a Rivendell 43t ring and a White Industries Dos Eno (16/19?) freewheel. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/fw2.htm Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, December 30, 2013 12:54:40 AM UTC-8, debra banks wrote: Just a note here to say that I have a lovely orange QB, given to me as a gift. I've had it for 6 years, and Friday I rode it on a 200k permanent/brevet up around Yolo Solano counties. It was delightful. This is the longest ride I've done with it, and will most likely change the gearing. I have a 40x17, and it was a bit too easy climbing and at times I felt like I was over spinning. Or spun out? Either way, should I drop the rear cog to a 15? Or go to a 42 or 44 front chain ring? Also, I'm on the hunt for an albatross if anyone has one for a new fun project. Thanks! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering
Is your typical generic brake or derailleur cable today stainless steel? I mean the ones that come in bulk packaging. Shoe Goo: I like that idea; anyone care to post a photo of the final product? On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.comwrote: It is possible to solder stainless if you use the right flux. Look for stainless-specific flux; they usually contain zinc chloride and hydrochloric acid (read: ensure adequate ventilation). You'll want to fray out the individual strands a bit to clean them with alcohol or something similar before applying the flux, and you'll want to be careful with that flux since it's not the gentlest thing in the world. I still occasionally solder my (stainless) cable ends. In fact, for the cantilever straddle cable ends, I usually put a dollop of solder (i.e., excess) at the end to make a bulb (like a spring onion!) so that it's easier to grab ahold of. It's a nice conversation piece for the keen eyes. On Monday, December 30, 2013 7:26:53 AM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: The comment about unsolder-able stainless cables replacing the old galvanized ones is spot on. I used to like to solder mine, too - can't do it any more, though. However, I do like the idea of placing a small piece of heat shrink on the ends - never thought about doing that before, but it's a good one. On Monday, December 30, 2013 5:31:35 AM UTC-6, Michael Glaser wrote: I'm a huge fan of old school mechanics techniques, but the reason that no one solders cables anymore is that stainless has all but displaced galvanized steel for cables on nicely-spec'd bikes. And apart from being able to take solder, galvanized cables have nothing on good quality stainless cables when it comes to smoothness and longevity. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
On 12/31/2013 04:33 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: You two are depressing me with this morose downbeat stuff. That's not morose and downbeat. Now this is downbeat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3SXKLas-kolist=RDnWtFy3jzlUE and this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYcCf8Upak is morose... On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:13:16 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 04:08 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Bill, I suggest Je ne regrette rein be your guide. Grin. Along with Frank Sinatra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egY8rUpxqcE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egY8rUpxqcE With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:11:34 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: Should I listen to Blue Oyster Cult or Deep Purple when I'm using this product? Or am I permitted to remain the Francophile pansy that I am and listen to Edith Piaf? On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:52:38 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 12:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: I saw another poster lauding Blue Magic. I'll give that a look. Is it a regular Ace Hardware kind of item? Auto parts stores, over where they keep the stuff to clean and polish mag wheels. -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Little Sparrow? We don't need no stinkin' Little Sparrow. We need Mighty Sparrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbYOHqXinbc Upbeat, too. This is a very silly thread. I like it. Patrick Moore, who remembers this on Nairobi's hit parade, 1968/69, listening on his home-assembled kit crystal set. On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 2:33 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You two are depressing me with this morose downbeat stuff. Even when I rock the 1930s it has some bounce: The Little Sparrow sings about sexy accordionisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8lsUFwAu4Q -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
On 12/31/2013 04:51 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Little Sparrow? We don't need no stinkin' Little Sparrow. We need Mighty Sparrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbYOHqXinbc If it's songbirds you want, how about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eCfTzcNfV0list=RD2eCfTzcNfV0index=1 It just doesn't get much better'n that. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Emmylou -- APPROVE Lightnin' -- APPROVE Calypso -- DISAPPROVE On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:58:00 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 04:51 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Little Sparrow? We don't need no stinkin' Little Sparrow. We need Mighty Sparrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbYOHqXinbc If it's songbirds you want, how about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eCfTzcNfV0list=RD2eCfTzcNfV0index=1 It just doesn't get much better'n that. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
I'd say you're the one having trouble with being gender neutral, not the bike! -Justin, who 3's those 3 lugs -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?
Nice time to revive this thread! Who cut down to one bike this year? I'm moving (back) to Oakland this summer and am in the process of deciding whether or not to go down to 1 bike or 2 (at 3). Pay aspirational minimalist really wants to do this. My sentimental attachments tell me no. Who did it? Who didn't? How did it work or why didn't it? -J -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
On 12/31/2013 05:05 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Emmylou -- APPROVE Lightnin' -- APPROVE Calypso -- DISAPPROVE Then I'll bet you'll like this, from Transatlantic Sessions 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wp2cmL-gEM Emmylou, Mary Black, Jay Ungar -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
Speaking of which, it might be time for me to take Riv's advice and fill in the hearts on my Bombadil. Mine is powdercoated orange with a navy blue panel on the seat tube, but no headtube color and no lug windows. DIY time! There's about a dozen windows to fill in, including four hearts. Tres Butch! On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 2:09:59 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say you're the one having trouble with being gender neutral, not the bike! -Justin, who 3's those 3 lugs -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
You won that bet. That's great stuff. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 2:19:38 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 05:05 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Emmylou -- APPROVE Lightnin' -- APPROVE Calypso -- DISAPPROVE Then I'll bet you'll like this, from Transatlantic Sessions 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wp2cmL-gEM Emmylou, Mary Black, Jay Ungar -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?
I still only have one bike. It solves the dilemma of never having the right bike for the situation quite handily. I don't have to worry about not having cantis for mud, or drops for go-fast riding, not enough, too many, or the wrong gearing, tires too small, tires too big, tires with the wrong tread, etc. If I want to ride somewhere or something, I just point my bike, keep pedalling, and hope for the best. It's never not fun. While my choice was not based on any minimalist conceit, the enforced practicality of having no choice in the matter certainly simplifies things. That being said, I'm moving back to LA in a couple of weeks, and will begrudgingly build up an unsentimental beater for shopping and commuting; I'd be absolutely gutted if my current ride got stolen. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee Tea club.
Hey Matthew, Thanks. It was a great way to start the day and end the year...hoping to continue into 2014. When you mention territory do you mean sunrise rides or temperature? Both is what I figure. And damn 10 degrees, I know I'm not prepared for that. Happy New Year! ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:38:33 AM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: Great shots. Could use some time in that territory. 10 degrees here in Chicago. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:18:01 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's
Tony, OK, I see. Makes a lot of sense. That would be cool to have swappable wheels/bits/parts with the wife, too. Cool idea. I have a 700c bike and I feel like I am seated closer to the ground on my 650b bike, too. I'm sure its more than just wheels that contribute to that, but the 650b bikes I have feel far more stable and have better handling than the 700c bike I have. Do you mean that you built the whole dynamo hub wheel yourself? I have been thinking of getting a dyno light system, but they are so expensive. Maybe one day. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's
On 12/31/2013 06:38 PM, Michael wrote: I have been thinking of getting a dyno light system, but they are so expensive. Maybe one day. There are several dyno hubs that cost no more than plain ordinary hubs. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee Tea club.
Definitely both. My favorite part about commuting is hitting the lake front trail at dawn and watching the sun come up as I head to work. Combination of cold, snow and salt (so much salt on the roads!) has kept me on mass transit most of December. Here is hoping the new year brings some riding weather soon. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:00:40 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Hey Matthew, Thanks. It was a great way to start the day and end the year...hoping to continue into 2014. When you mention territory do you mean sunrise rides or temperature? Both is what I figure. And damn 10 degrees, I know I'm not prepared for that. Happy New Year! ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:38:33 AM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: Great shots. Could use some time in that territory. 10 degrees here in Chicago. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:18:01 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee Tea club.
Well good weather is inevitable but in your case I hope for a small heat wave so you can do that trail sooner than later. I hear Chicago goes off in the good weather months as an amazing bike city. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: Definitely both. My favorite part about commuting is hitting the lake front trail at dawn and watching the sun come up as I head to work. Combination of cold, snow and salt (so much salt on the roads!) has kept me on mass transit most of December. Here is hoping the new year brings some riding weather soon. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:00:40 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Hey Matthew, Thanks. It was a great way to start the day and end the year...hoping to continue into 2014. When you mention territory do you mean sunrise rides or temperature? Both is what I figure. And damn 10 degrees, I know I'm not prepared for that. Happy New Year! ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:38:33 AM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: Great shots. Could use some time in that territory. 10 degrees here in Chicago. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:18:01 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ . ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ -- 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/loRrymW8krg/unsubscribe . 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's
My whole Dyno setup from longleaf was only 350ish dollars, that's with lights and all. Plenty of non Dyno wheels will cost you that and more. On Dec 31, 2013 6:39 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 12/31/2013 06:38 PM, Michael wrote: I have been thinking of getting a dyno light system, but they are so expensive. Maybe one day. There are several dyno hubs that cost no more than plain ordinary hubs. -- 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Larger 650B Homer's
Additionally you can grab a full wheel from Handspun for 150-200. They're great! -J -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
I used a gold leaf pen. Pretty easy even for a goof like me. On Dec 31, 2013 5:21 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of which, it might be time for me to take Riv's advice and fill in the hearts on my Bombadil. Mine is powdercoated orange with a navy blue panel on the seat tube, but no headtube color and no lug windows. DIY time! There's about a dozen windows to fill in, including four hearts. Tres Butch! On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 2:09:59 PM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say you're the one having trouble with being gender neutral, not the bike! -Justin, who 3's those 3 lugs -- 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?
Ah I guess the simple answer is Yes No. Ha! For the past year I have made do with one bike the A. Homer Hilsen, truth be told I don't commute so I suppose it's not that crucial to have a back up bike in case of a failure/repair. With that said I'm a freak for bikes so back when this topic originally popped up early this year I knew I'd be building another bike an Atlantis, vintage Trek 850 and Trek 660 all of them riv'ed out. But lets just say if I could only have just one bike any of the Rivendell's past or present would suffice. Enough said! Happy New Year and welcome back Jeff hope to ride with you in this new year. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:10:40 AM UTC-8, Tim Tetrault wrote: What about a Sam Hilborne with a back up wheelset with cassette and tires/tubes installed and an extra chain in your saddlesack? On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 6:48:04 PM UTC-8, murphyjrfk wrote: Suppose the title says it all. But I've been a thinking about going down to 1---not a big step down cause I normally only have two three tops o' working bikes anyways. And the overlap is out of control. How many 26 touring bikes does one fellow need deal. But I love what I love I guess. One bike? Could ya do it and what would it be? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
I think the new Mixte will be a winner, for riders and for RBW. The longer chainstays fit in with the unracer mindset, and the color is fantastic - no one does Orange like Rivendell. RBW gets to retain the lugs they've already invested in, which can't hurt. If I ever get money ahead, I'm buying one for my wife, who no matter her protestations about not needing a new bike, nonetheless gets more tired each year throwing her leg over the Brooks on her Bridgestone XO-5. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Double top tubes: secret racers' edge!
the winning pace for 10 km was 17,54 km/hr - I don't think it's a racer's boon,when compared to Moser's 51.151 km in one hour. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 3:32:18 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Yeah; you can tell by the two hipster models. On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Scott G. sco...@primax.com javascript: wrote: Actually the photo is from the secret Rapha/Rivendell co-marketing plan. Proof: [image: Inline image 2] -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Cable End Soldering
soldered brake cable and creme brûlée, anyone? On Sunday, December 29, 2013 8:47:15 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: I'm a firm believer in soldering electrical connections (like the spade connectors that go with a dynamo hub), but I've never gone as far as soldering cable ends. If I did ... I think I would haul out my culinary torch, heat the end of the cable, and apply the solder. I don't keep a pot of the molten stuff. Joseph_Leopold_Ratinckx_Der_Alchemist.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Joseph_Leopold_Ratinckx_Der_Alchemist.jpg --Eric campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy On Dec 29, 2013, at 8:42 PM, Tom Virgil tevi...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: So I don't like cable ends with ferrules that have nasty looking plier pinch marks on them. In the old days, I would size the cable, cut it, dip the end in a solder pot, wait until temperatures equalized, and the cable ends picked up the solder by capillary action. And leave it at that. No pinched ferrules and a very clean cable end. Anyone as persnickety as me? Tom -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XacvydVrhuI Bill approves! On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Emmylou -- APPROVE Lightnin' -- APPROVE Calypso -- DISAPPROVE On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:58:00 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 04:51 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Little Sparrow? We don't need no stinkin' Little Sparrow. We need Mighty Sparrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbYOHqXinbc If it's songbirds you want, how about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eCfTzcNfV0list=RD2eCfTzcNfV0index=1 It just doesn't get much better'n that. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Double top tubes: secret racers' edge!
You just asked them who's playing at Valentines tonight. They'e trying to remember what day it is. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Ought to add: I approve! On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 7:42 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XacvydVrhuI Bill approves! On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Emmylou -- APPROVE Lightnin' -- APPROVE Calypso -- DISAPPROVE On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:58:00 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/31/2013 04:51 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Little Sparrow? We don't need no stinkin' Little Sparrow. We need Mighty Sparrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbYOHqXinbc If it's songbirds you want, how about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eCfTzcNfV0list=RD2eCfTzcNfV0index=1 It just doesn't get much better'n that. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.resumespecialties.com/ -- Burque (NM) Resumes that get interviews: http://www.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
I have to confess that The Grateful Dead are my cup of tea to a similar extent that orange mixtes are Patrick Moore's. That is to say, not my cup of tea. His playful yet dismissive mocking of hipsters closely resembles my own playful and dismissive mocking of jerry bears. FACT! On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 6:43:42 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: Ought to add: I approve! -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Happy New Year to All!
Hope you all enjoy many miles in the New Year - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/11678686814/ Thanks for your contributions to and support of the list! - Jim cyclofiend.com / @cyclofiend -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] QB love
Deb: Try a 40x15. That will give you a little less than 72 inches--same gear that I used for the first week of the Big Fix and all of PBP in '07. If you're feeling strong and don't have steep hills to climb, switch to a 40x14 (76 inches). P.S. Sorry I missed you on the Last Chance today! Hope you had a good ride. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Dec 30, 2013, at 12:54 AM, debra banks banksde...@gmail.com wrote: Just a note here to say that I have a lovely orange QB, given to me as a gift. I've had it for 6 years, and Friday I rode it on a 200k permanent/brevet up around Yolo Solano counties. It was delightful. This is the longest ride I've done with it, and will most likely change the gearing. I have a 40x17, and it was a bit too easy climbing and at times I felt like I was over spinning. Or spun out? Either way, should I drop the rear cog to a 15? Or go to a 42 or 44 front chain ring? Also, I'm on the hunt for an albatross if anyone has one for a new fun project. Thanks! -- 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cable End Soldering
You are, of course, correct. However, untwisting the strands a bit to clean the ends does not necessary mean they cannot be twisted back to their original twisted configuration. The stainless strands are quite strong and thus have a bit to go before exceeding their yield and becoming permanently frayed. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 3:41:57 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 12/30/2013 11:17 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: You'll want to fray out the individual strands a bit to clean them with alcohol or something similar before applying the flux, I thought the entire point of the exercise was to prevent the individual strands from fraying out. Open that box even Pandora couldn't get them back in. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
That's a pretty Bonty! I have a friend whose Trek is two toned, except his was differentially toned laterally. It cost him quite a bit to get two sets of parts in two colors so that the color schemes are maintained on each side. Madness! Even from an OCDer. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:14:20 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: I like the two-tone bartape! Obviously... http://flic.kr/p/a3vUWPhttp://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fflic.kr%2Fp%2Fa3vUWPsa=Dsntz=1usg=AFQjCNH6oavenTLgOIkRObUMOPhMhVMD9g 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
I thought both males and females have hearts. Or at least they both should. :) On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:44:13 PM UTC-8, Johnny Alien wrote: I really like the looks of it but don't know why they chose to put the hearts on a gender neutral bike. Other than that I dig everything else. -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A restoration is kicked off, officially
Is this the point where I confess that, getting married 25 years ago, I had a Grateful Dead t-shirt on under my suit? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee Tea club.
I've become a little lazy now that I've stopped working. Maybe I should get our for a sunrise morning donut sometime when it warms up. ~mike On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 10:18:01 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: End of 2013 Sunrise Coffee Tea club.
What ever motivates you to get out and witness a sunrise...it made my day. On Dec 31, 2013 9:47 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I've become a little lazy now that I've stopped working. Maybe I should get our for a sunrise morning donut sometime when it warms up. ~mike On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 10:18:01 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: Whew! Almost missed getting one of these in before the year was finished. Read about it *here* http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/. ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ -- 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/loRrymW8krg/unsubscribe . 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. 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] New bike siting: Cheviut/Cheviot/Chevrolet?
I admit, I really miss that about my Dutch bike (long may she rest in peace). That ride was *plush*. On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 5:55:10 AM UTC-8, Matthew J wrote: The longer chainstays - would that have an appreciable difference on the ride quality? Bikes with longer chainstays tend to have a smoother ride. It may not be quite as nimble as other bikes, but I don't think people buying the Cheviot are hoping to use it to speed down canyon roads. On Monday, December 30, 2013 4:04:42 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: I like orange and blue, even if it reminds me of Clemson U. It also reminds me of the Denver Broncos, which makes me think of Peyton Manning, and that makes me happy, so I guess the colour combo makes me happy. That said, I'm pleased to discover that I didn't experience buyer's remorse after seeing the bike like I thought I might. I do love the Cheviot's headbadge. I long for a nicer headbadge on the Betty Foy, but most days I don't even think about it. I really only think about it when I see the Hunq headbadge, and now, the Cheviot. The longer chainstays - would that have an appreciable difference on the ride quality? On Monday, December 30, 2013 8:15:31 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: Will I get thrown off the list if I say I don't like the new mixte? I guess orange and blue together look odd to me. And why use the lugs with the hearts again? And fill in with blue? When I first heard the Betty was being replaced, I worried that I'd love the new bike and regret the Betty, but I think the Betty the lovelier bike, and also more fitted to the girly city bike crowd (of which I'm a happy member). The Betty delighted ladies everywhere with its smart femininity. And it was the second best selling bike at Riv, if I recall. I don't want to be a spoilsport, but I'm not understanding the new bike...though the head badge is dazzling! I think if I was in the market for a Riv mixte, I'd have to pay for a custom paint job; the Glorious red or the lipstick-creamy pink sumehra has on hers... What do all the other girls around here say??? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
