Re: [RBW] Re: Bikelessness
I agree with Roberta and Joe about calling the LBS on it. And I know, dear Bicycle Belle that you won't be a harpy .. You are too articulate and kind to be like that. And the BBITW would blush with shame..I am sure the LBS will do the right thing.by you as I'm sure you are a good customer. they would be sorry to lose. It's a crazy time for bike shops in spring Ryan in Winnipeg On Thursday, 28 March 2019 09:30:27 UTC-5, REC (Roberta) wrote: > > First, I typed this above: "Between you and me, we probably have about 1/2 > of knowledge on the subject of bike mechanics. " but I meant to type this: > "Between you and me, we probably have about 1/2 *hour* of knowledge on > the subject of bike mechanics. " > > The pictures are lovely and I'm glad you got in some riding before > everything broke again. I don't recall seeing so much green around you > area (I guess I need to look around more, but it's such a > driving-to-everywhere place), but I like the way your city is planned for > open spaces. I guess as independent women, even though we prefer to > support our LBS (and yours isn't very local), we need to know how to do > some on-the-spot fixing. There are lots of videos on YouTube and I think > I've also viewed some on the Riv site and on the Handsome Cycles site. > > I hope your bikes are doing well after some work at REI. I hope you do > speak with the LBS, because they need to know if things aren't done > correctly. > > Roberta > > On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 7:06:39 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > >> Well, where should I begin? >> >> Overjoyed at the quick turnaround, I picked up my bikes on Monday. I made >> big plans to do a big ride into town and run every errand by bike. The ride >> home is ALL ascent. I had parked my vehicle with the bike rack on it in a >> parking lot and was making my way to it when suddenly that darn front >> derailleur began acting up. I fiddled with it, making it worse, until a >> plastic thing fell off into my hands. The little collar that holds it up >> against the frame had come off. The ONLY descent was into that parking lot, >> so I coasted to the van. I called the LBS (“Craziest thing just >> happened!”)and they told me to bring the bike and the pieces back. >> >> Today I took the broken (again) Betz and also tossed the Clem (whose >> brakes needed attention) on the rack as well. The shop graciously fixed my >> Betz and I asked if there was time for the Clem or if I should leave it >> there. They fixed it on the spot. I was happy but in a hurry to get the >> boys form school, so I paid double what they charged for the Clem and took >> off. >> >> Well. I got the bikes home, finally had time to inspect them, and the >> front brake is WAY too tight on the Clem AND THE FRONT DERAILLEUR IS NO >> LONGER WORKING. On the Clem. Not the Betz. And I paid double because I felt >> it was kind of them to fit the Clem in. >> >> I know I should call. I know I should take it back, but it’s such a long >> drive and I think I’m just done. I called REI and will take it there >> instead. So bummed. Meanwhile, I’m on YouTube trying to figure out how to >> fix derailleur - is this the nudge I needed to get myself a bike mechanic >> education? >> >> PS The ride I did yesterday was lovely, as evidenced by these photos; >> more of which can be seen on my Instagram... >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: PSA - 1999 Riv All Rounder
it's a beauty...but more like a 96 or 97. Built by Waterford. Has W seat-stay attachments and Reynolds 753 w 531 fork.. I know this because I own one but mine is metallic green w. cream headtube. Classic build and looks like it's in nice shape On Saturday, 16 March 2019 09:37:59 UTC-5, Jesse wrote: > > I wonder precisely what color that is? It's the one. > > Beautiful Riv. Got a thing for the old allrounders. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Two Bicycle Belles in NV—2nd Annual Visit
Which is a refreshing change, along with your great family stories, Bicycle Belle Ryan Fleming in Winnipeg,Manitoba On Friday, 15 March 2019 13:19:55 UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Thanks, All! I loved it. So fun. Roberta is a true gem and a brave woman > for taking in the mountains with me. Bicycle scarves were all the rage and > head tube angles and gear ratios never came up! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 15, 2019, at 8:35 AM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > > > > Sweet meet! Delightful to experience the femine Rivendell ride through > you both! > > > > With abandon, > > Patrick > > > > -- > > 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/rG93fRhiY3M/unsubscribe. > > > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com . > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > . > > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell email today
Ah...that's nice to knowthanks! On Sunday, 3 March 2019 16:54:42 UTC-6, Ash wrote: > > I have met the owner couple of times! > > He's from San Jose area. He is going to build this bike to tour > central/south America. Apparently he is not in this list. The next time > we meet I'll snag a picture and post it here (if he has no objection). > This build will sport 26" Cliffhangers, Boscos, Silver cranks, Mark's > rack, wald's basket, grip king pedals and so forth, from what I was told. > > On Saturday, 2 March 2019 22:49:49 UTC-8, Ryan Mallory Fleming wrote: >> >> Anybody expecting a custom frame? >> >> I love that blue colour with the white lugs and wings on the fork crown. >> It's gorgeous! I'd love to see it when it's built up. >> >> Ryan Fleming >> Winnioeg,Manitoba >> >> >> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Ethics Question
If she's OK with that...sure On Wednesday, 6 March 2019 12:43:45 UTC-6, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Serious issue here and I need guidance. > > My wife’s Betty Foy has a beautiful Suntour XC crank on it. My Saluki has > a beautiful but more industrial 80s Shimano crank on it. > > Is it ethical to pillage her Foy for the crank? > > 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New BLAHG
That's the one posted in an earlier email I mentioned last week. That's some crazy fillet brazing. I noticed when I got my mixte a couple of years ago that the curvy reinforcing struts in the rear triangle were fillet brazed to the seat stays. I know the MIT bikes are very well-made...but man, the artistry of the customs is exquisite. When you think that Mark Nobilette may retire soon...you could spend money on worse things. I'm glad Grant found another source for lugs...I'd hate to see them go away Ryan Fleming - Winnipeg On Wednesday, 6 March 2019 21:14:09 UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Check the newest Gus sample, and a BONKERS Riv Custom. Did you know you > could order a mostly filleted sloping-toptube custom? Me, neither! -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
