[RBW] Re: Riding in Austin

2009-04-03 Thread Chicken Sandwich
love it... On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 8:40 AM, Timothy Whalen whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks much.  How do you like living there?  Tim On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:32 PM, Chicken Sandwich brons2.li...@gmail.com wrote: As far as compared to the rest of Texas' large cities it's pretty awesome

[RBW] Re: Riding in Austin

2009-04-03 Thread Timothy Whalen
Thanks for the info! Very helpful links and I am going to head on down an ride around. Tim On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 12:04 AM, Chicken Sandwich brons2.li...@gmail.comwrote: love it... On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 8:40 AM, Timothy Whalen whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks much. How do you like

[RBW] Re: shimano alfine generator hubs

2009-04-03 Thread clevewh...@gmail.com
Just wondering if anyone has had a look at the new Shimano n80. Does it have that same poor quality seal? On Apr 2, 9:41 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/2/09 7:09 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone come across one of these, yet:

[RBW] Re: Have it all ....

2009-04-03 Thread David Estes
Ironically, I was thinking of Snob yesterday... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3407534685/in/photostream/ On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 8:45 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I know that I talk too much about BSNYC, but this is something y'all have to see: Thursday, April

[RBW] xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Seth Vidal
I think this counts as rivendell-ish: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150336604999 Supposedly a 1993 xo-1 still in the box. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Chris
Any guesses how much it will go for? I'm going to go with $2850. Chris On Apr 3, 7:54 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I think this counts as rivendell-ish: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150336604999 Supposedly a 1993 xo-1 still in the box. -sv

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Chris fourf...@gmail.com wrote: Any guesses how much it will go for? I'm going to go with $2850. I added a watch to it just for fun. It's not even remotely my size but I'm curious how much money someone will put out for it. -sv

[RBW] Re: my new Bomb

2009-04-03 Thread Daniel Molloy
I flew to Calgary on July 29, and rode west to Banff, where the route officially starts. From there I headed south and on the first night out of Banff had my first bear encounter. It walked up to me as I was setting up camp filtering water. It was as startled as I was, and it steered clear of

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Marty
Good to know there are a few more on earth just like it! My guess: $2,355.00 Of course, once it is built up and ridden, maybe half that. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Top mount thumb shifters on drops

2009-04-03 Thread clayton
I run thumbies with shimano shifters and interrupter brake levers on my noodles and love the set up. I have tried to change my setup several times and always end up going back to this configuration. It works much better off road than using brifters or bar end shifters. Try it, give it several

[RBW] Re: my new Bomb UPDATE

2009-04-03 Thread Jeremy Till
I'm sure that the ROB isn't at the top of Homeland Security's reading list, but if I were you I'd stop referring to a Bomb being shipped through the mailjust sayin' ;-). Can't wait to see the bike! These Bombadils have been coming out very purdy. On Apr 2, 1:12 pm, ed k yagen...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
SO many years wasted sitting in a box. What a shame. :) On Apr 3, 9:54 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I think this counts as rivendell-ish: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150336604999 Supposedly a 1993 xo-1 still in the box. -sv

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Frederick, Steve
Shucks, a used one with lots of non-original parts went for $2300 recently. This one will approach $4k, I'll bet. If not higher... Steve keeping mine...for now, Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
So much for the recession. On Apr 3, 12:17 pm, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: Shucks, a used one with lots of non-original parts went for $2300 recently.   This one will approach $4k, I'll bet.  If not higher... Steve keeping mine...for now, Frederick, East Lansing, MI

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread William Henderson
holy st. patrick! On Apr 3, 7:54 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I think this counts as rivendell-ish: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150336604999 Supposedly a 1993 xo-1 still in the box. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread Bruce
And, according to Sheldon, The Atlantis may be seen as the lineal descendant of the XO-1. and it's usually seen with a better parts kit, better paint, but boasting the very same designer in the same price range as this bike. That's not saying I WON'T bid on it or anything Tailwinds

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-03 Thread David Estes
and it comes in a size that fits someone taller than 5'10. On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:59 AM, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: And, according to Sheldon, The Atlantis may be seen as the lineal descendant of the XO-1. and it's usually seen with a better parts kit, better paint, but boasting

[RBW] Re: San Diego Custom Bicycle Show - this weekend, Riv ride Sunday

2009-04-03 Thread Esteban
3 of us will meet at 8:30 am at the Mission Bay Visitors Center, of the I-5 at Clairemont Dr. exit (go due west). A nice little 2 hour ride. Then to the show. Hope to see some of you there regardless. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: San Diego Custom Bicycle Show - this weekend, Riv ride Sunday

2009-04-03 Thread Doug Peterson
Transport for 1 bike rider available from Orange County, leaving Irvine @ 7. Let me know if interested dougpn...@cox.net DougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esteban Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 12:25

[RBW] WTT: TA 165mm for TA 170-175mm

2009-04-03 Thread Gino Zahnd
Hello, It's a slim chance, but here it is: I'll trade a nearly new (less than 50 miles) set of TA Pro 5 Vis crank arms for a similar condition set of the same in 170-175mm length. Nope, I won't sell them, just trade. Thanks, Gino Chico, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

[RBW] Sackville TrunkSack

2009-04-03 Thread Marty
Two new rack-top models - large and small - to add to the Sackville line. Just a wee bit more than your average loafers. http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bags_and_racks#product=20-135 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: Vintage Brooks Professional Touring Saddle

2009-04-03 Thread Robert Linthicum
Just looked at my own photo--the saddle has a reflection or something on it that looks like a dent. It's not dented and has never been crashed or damaged in any way. If you would like to buy it I will make some better photos. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] FOR SALE: Vintage Brooks Professional Touring Saddle

2009-04-03 Thread Bob
This saddle came with my 1985 Trek 720 touring bike, pictured. I decided to replace it with a narrower Brooks model. Would you like to buy it? http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn56/robertlinthicum/1386088288_5a0f1a8e87_o.jpg --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Re: Top mount thumb shifters on drops

2009-04-03 Thread Darren Stone
Same setup here. I run Thumbies on a Noodle with interrupter brakes also. I was concerned with losing too much bar real estate because I have big paws, but it's just fine. The Thumbies are actually on the bar sleeve and that helps. It makes for a lot of cabling up front but I have noodles

[RBW] Re: Top mount thumb shifters on drops

2009-04-03 Thread Rambouilleting Utahn
Darren/Clayton, Any chance the you could snap a picture of looking down upon the thumbies and interrupters and post it? I am thinking of moving my shifters to avoid the funky lines that a front bag forces the shifter cables to make and I just can't go back to downtube mounted ones. thanks On

[RBW] Re: Sackville TrunkSack

2009-04-03 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/3/09 2:10 PM, Marty at mgie...@mac.com wrote: Two new rack-top models - large and small - to add to the Sackville line. Just a wee bit more than your average loafers. http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bags_and_racks#product=20-135 Nice! Maybe now I can retire my aging, cracking,

[RBW] Re: Sackville TrunkSack

2009-04-03 Thread David Estes
I'm glad to see the smaller one opening toward the rider. That's what's kept me away from buying a Li'l Loafer so far. On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 4/3/09 2:10 PM, Marty at mgie...@mac.com wrote: Two new rack-top models - large and small -

[RBW] RBW Donation Cause Mention

2009-04-03 Thread CycloFiend
Tremendous success for the Somaly Mam Foundation by the sound of things. Now, they are spotlighting another program in Haiti - http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/122 - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics

[RBW] Re: Top mount thumb shifters on drops

2009-04-03 Thread tarik saleh
Paul, Yeah, I have thumbies the tops of dirt drops on my Kog PR and it works great. Dirt drops have too much flare for STI or kelly takeoffs to work well. So I think bar top thumbies are the best option for them: http://www.flickr.com/photos/targetsalad/2392344293/ Tarik On Wed, Apr 1, 2009