[RBW] Re: women's bikes

SWEETPEA. Not Sweatpea! That's funny :-) 7 months and counting... On Sep 4, 12:22 pm, Ricardo Palabra rick.w...@gmail.com wrote: Another plug for Luna Cycles, our local (Santa Fe, NM) builder. Margot just did a repair of a frame from me, and I had a chance to look at some of her work.  

[RBW] Re: Now: Rough Rider Weekend 2010 was: Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

I'm saving that link. Sweet. Harry On Sep 5, 8:59 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm REALLY hoping to make it up there for the event and and am presuming a SoCal contingent can carpool up together... hint, hint. Bay Area people:  Is there a better place than this for a small

[RBW] Re: Now: Rough Rider Weekend 2010 was: Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

You mean I'm sharing secret-Bay Area knowledge with Bay Area people!!! On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 1:48 AM, Harry H hhu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm saving that link. Sweet. Harry On Sep 5, 8:59 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm REALLY hoping to make it up there for the event and

[RBW] Re: women's bikes

L, what's her total time running right now? DE On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: SWEETPEA. Not Sweatpea! That's funny :-) 7 months and counting... On Sep 4, 12:22 pm, Ricardo Palabra rick.w...@gmail.com wrote: Another plug for Luna Cycles, our

[RBW] Re: women's bikes

Tha'ts L as in Lynne, not Lisa. :) On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: L, what's her total time running right now? DE On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: SWEETPEA. Not Sweatpea! That's funny :-) 7 months and

[RBW] IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I've got no problem with friction shifting but yesterday I realized why it would never work for my partner. Since I've been off the bike for a while now she decided she wanted to try riding my atlantis and I decided I

[RBW] Re: Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 8:23 PM, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote: I did run a Karate Monkey 29r with BA 60's, but didn't try fenders. Sold the bike, but a friend has the same set up here in town. If you are interested in knowing about the possibility of fenders on that bike, I'd be

[RBW] Re: IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM, David Estescyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Seth, If she's at all considering an Atlantis, but desiring an IGH, the perfect all-rounder bike that is made for an IGH is the Singular Peregrine (two-thirds down the page).   Seems like a great bike.  There are several

[RBW] Re: IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

Nice looking frames, and pretty attractive prices, even with shipping. I wasn't familiar with them. Does anyone have personal experience with the company frames? Michael On Sep 6, 10:21 am, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Seth Vidal

[RBW] Sigg bottles can be switched at Whole Foods

Hi- Just an FYI. Bought my Sigg bottle at Whole Foods and they gladly exchanged it for a new one. Doug Boulder, CO -- *** J. Douglas Way, Professor Chemical Engineering Dept., Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois Street,

[RBW] Re: Sigg bottles can be switched at Whole Foods

do you have to bring the receipt? or will they replace it even if it was not bought from them? thanks, Rene -Original Message- From: J. Douglas Way d...@mines.edu Sent: Sep 6, 2009 2:28 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Sigg bottles can be switched at Whole Foods

[RBW] Re: Nice Lugged Stems

I looked at both the Tange and Modolo links and both are very interesting but Google didn't bring up anything about either price or a place to purchase either one? Anyone seen these for purchase anywhere? Maybe I will just have to wait on VO On Sep 4, 5:13 am, Pete pedalling.p...@gmail.com

[RBW] Basketed Hilsen

I added a Wald Medium basket on a Mark's Rack, as well as a V-Brand Kevin's Bag to the 59cm Hilsen. I wanted something I could carry donuts on the commute (very important), and after seeing all the baskets on the RBW HQ staff bikes, I couldn't resist. Also fitted my tool kit in a Kevin's bag. I

[RBW] Re: Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

Hi Dave, Hey, thanks for the help. So, from my understanding you have the original Carmina arms, which were recommended with a 113 BB, but you used a Phil 119 BB which gives you the clearance you stated. What does your chainline measure BTW ? I've only found one other person online who

[RBW] Re: Sigg bottles can be switched at Whole Foods

I did not bring the receipt, nor did they ask for one. Doug On 9/6/09 12:42 PM, Rene Valbuena wrote: do you have to bring the receipt? or will they replace it even if it was not bought from them? thanks, Rene -Original Message- From: J. Douglas Wayd...@mines.edu Sent: Sep

[RBW] For Sale: Nitto Moustache Bars and DirtDrop style Stem

These items came from a 94 Bridgestone XO-3 and are in excellent condition. Both items are made by Nitto. The moustache bars are standard (alloy made at the time I would guess) Nitto bars. - $45 shipped in the US The stem is what I believe was called an MB-11 or something like that. It looks

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Nitto Moustache Bars and DirtDrop style Stem

Here are some photos. Sorry for the not great quality. My phone has a 3.2MP camera which does OK but man is shiny stuff hard to capture. Also it is a 26 stem and bar. Handlebars: http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/NittoBar2.jpg?t=1252275940

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

is that an orange hilsen or a custom paint job? nice. On Sep 6, 1:03 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I added a Wald Medium basket on a Mark's Rack, as well as a V-Brand Kevin's Bag to the 59cm Hilsen.  I wanted something I could carry donuts on the commute (very important), and

[RBW] Re: Sigg bottles can be switched at Whole Foods

Thank you very much.-- Rene-Original Message- From: "J. Douglas Way" Sent: Sep 6, 2009 4:37 PM To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Subject: [RBW] Re: Sigg bottles can be switched at Whole Foods I did not bring the

[RBW] Re: IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

This one been on sale for a while: http://singularcycles.blogspot.com/2009/08/for-sale-large-singular-peregrine.html All dressed up and nowhere to go... On 6 Sep, 17:57, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Nice looking frames, and pretty attractive prices, even with shipping.  I wasn't familiar

[RBW] Bombadil and Carmina Cranks

No problem - and I figure that other folks might benefit from this discussion so I changed the subject heading. I wish I had this info when I built my Bombadil! Here's an intro for those who haven't followed our tall guy/Bombadil saga: The Bombadil, like many RBW large frame bikes, can easily

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

It's one of the copper metallic web specials. On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 3:39 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: is that an orange hilsen or a custom paint job? nice. On Sep 6, 1:03 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I added a Wald Medium basket on a Mark's Rack, as well as a

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Nitto Moustache Bars and DirtDrop style Stem

Also feel free to make an offer. Or I would also be interested in trades for Noodle bars and/or a Nitto tech stem. Plus or minus cash depending on the trade, --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

Nice Garden! ;-) On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I added a Wald Medium basket on a Mark's Rack, as well as a V-Brand Kevin's Bag to the 59cm Hilsen. I wanted something I could carry donuts on the commute (very important), and after seeing all the

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

Great looking bike. I love that framer/bar tape color combo! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

That's honestly one of the most beautiful Riv bikes I've seen in awhile.. enjoy! js --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Intro from a soon-to-be AHH owner

Hello RBW Owners Group, Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm 38, married, have two beautiful girls (Jack, 8 and Pixie 6 months) and I have the most incredible wife in the world. I'm studying medicine and try to enjoy a little free time on occasion. I've just recently gotten into

[RBW] The myth of the all-rounder.

I have always had a difficult time owning just one bicycle. It seems that no matter how many times I imagine the most ideal bicycle model and setup I change my mind after a few weeks or months and alter the setup. My solution to this is to have more than one bike, set up and designed for

[RBW] Re: Intro from a soon-to-be AHH owner

Hi Bill, I think you're in for something special when you get your AHH, hope you love it! David On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.comwrote: Hello RBW Owners Group, Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm 38, married, have two beautiful girls

[RBW] Cadence Question

Several 100 miles into the new Sam Hillborne and I’ve noticed something odd. It seems that I now ride a lower cadence than on the old bike. Indeed, I took the retired Triathlon bike with flat bars out and rode it on my commute to test the hypothesis. I tend to push a bigger (In a relative sense

[RBW] Re: women's bikes

DOH! thanks for the spell checker Lynne! That is sweat as its in my eyes as I type. Apologies to Miz Ramsland about that malapropism her bikes are indeed Sweet On Sep 6, 7:14 am, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Tha'ts L as in Lynne, not Lisa.  :) On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:14

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

What a beaut! and great timing on the photo shoot since it was pouring all morning, at least in W. Seattle. It looks like from your detail shot of the Durace rear Der. that you are running a larger than normal road cassette with it, or is the close up making it appear that way?. I am running

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

There's more space there because... I ran out of tape! :) I don't tend to hold the bars right by the stem, and it was my first wrap in 20 years, so I left it. It actually works out great, and leaves space for lights and other novelties. B On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Steven M. Schermerhorn

[RBW] Re: Basketed Hilsen

It's an 11-32 SRAM PG-950. It works, but I don't recommend it as i get a bit of noise when in that gear. I would stick with 28 tops and will probably replace this wheel/cassette at some point. B On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 9:56 PM, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: What a beaut! and great

[RBW] Noodle v. Soba

Anyone know the difference in weight? Not that I'm a weight weenie, buuut I just gotta know, ya know? Dustin Sharp San Diego, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] Re: Now: Rough Rider Weekend 2010 was: Rough Riding with Grant Petersen

on 9/6/09 7:10 AM, David Estes at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: You mean I'm sharing secret-Bay Area knowledge with Bay Area people!!! We're kind of a clannish bunch up this way. We generally don't tell ourselves anything. - Jim hunh? -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend

[RBW] Re: IGH Atlantis type bikes was: Tried and LOVED - Silver Bar End Shifters

FWIW another good candidate for an IGH tourer type bike is the Handsome devil, I am currently running one as a derailleur bike and love it but I bought it with the idea that eventually when I have a few more $$$ I will buy a nice fully lugged bike, Riv, and the HD will be come my IGH townie bike

[RBW] Pictures of the Sam Hillborne

My Sam is probably a bit exccentric from this groups persective. I like the flat bars. In the rainy season I'll use fenders but take them off in the dry fall. This is setup as a fast commutter http://picasaweb.google.com/I.am.Fai.Mao/HongKongToShanghaiOnTwoWheels?

[RBW] Re: Intro from a soon-to-be AHH owner

Thanks David. Call me Will. And don't call me late for supper. REALLY looking forward to the Hilsen. On Sep 6, 10:06 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Bill, I think you're in for something special when you get your AHH, hope you love it! David On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM,

[RBW] Re: Cadence Question

on 9/6/09 9:33 PM, Fai Mao at i.am.fai@gmail.com wrote: Several 100 miles into the new Sam Hillborne and I¹ve noticed something odd. It seems that I now ride a lower cadence than on the old bike. Indeed, I took the retired Triathlon bike with flat bars out and rode it on my commute

[RBW] September SoCal Riv Ride in Santa Monica

Fantastic ride, from about 10:30 - 4:00??? Tire of choice (chosen by choosy cyclists!) was a 35mm Pasela. We rode across Santa Monica and up Sepulveda to Mulholland. Rode that to Private Elite School Corner and then jumped onto the dirt. Rolling fire roads that were mostly smooth, and only had

[RBW] Re: Intro from a soon-to-be AHH owner

Noted!!! :-) On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks David. Call me Will. And don't call me late for supper. REALLY looking forward to the Hilsen. On Sep 6, 10:06 pm, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Bill, I think you're in for

[RBW] Re: Pictures of the Sam Hillborne

Fai - the link doesn't work - not open to public? On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 9:54 PM, Fai Mao i.am.fai@gmail.com wrote: My Sam is probably a bit exccentric from this groups persective. I like the flat bars. In the rainy season I'll use fenders but take them off in the dry fall. This is