Re: [RBW] My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!

2010-09-30 Thread Stonehog
Cheers, Amit! I know you will love the AHH - great bike, indeed. Those Jack Browns are great, too. Ride a lot so you build its character (beausage, anyone?) Mobile Brian Hanson On Sep 29, 2010, at 2:19 PM, Amit asd...@gmail.com wrote: And I'm excited !!! I wanted to celebrate and share

[RBW] Re: tange steel cranks?

2010-09-30 Thread Angus
And a square taper too! Looks good...loose the logo. Angus On Sep 28, 9:36 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this over at somafeed and since the subject has come up here wrt to cyclofiend breaking his cranks: http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/09/sowhat-do-ya-think.html maybe

Re: [RBW] Re: slickersack experiences?

2010-09-30 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Enjoy, Doug! And I'd love to hear any early impressions you develop. I've had a PlatRack for a while now and also did some cutting to make it work. But man is it a nice stable platform. Holds my SaddleSack Medium nicely; I expect it will work with the large too. But the SlickerSack would be a

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos

2010-09-30 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
@CM We used Neubaum cloth tape, which happens to have a very sticky adhesive, and wrapped it as usual. At the end (or rather the center) we then took a little bit of what was left over and used it like you would a piece of tape – did I mention it is really sticky stuff? To top it off, the whole

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos

2010-09-30 Thread Mike
Wow, that looks great. It appears you used the longer SKS fenders with Berthoud stays? I have a pair in my basement and just need to decide what bike I want to put them on. I'm surprised they're not more widely available. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos

2010-09-30 Thread Johnny Alien
We used Neubaum cloth tape, which happens to have a very sticky adhesive, and wrapped it as usual. I actually dislike using that tape for that reason. It is very difficult to install IMO because it wants to twist and stick to itself and getting it spaced evenly was a big issue for me. I much

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos

2010-09-30 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: We used Neubaum cloth tape, which happens to have a very sticky adhesive, and wrapped it as usual. I actually dislike using that tape for that reason.  It is very difficult to install IMO because it wants to twist

[RBW] Rodeo 650B?

2010-09-30 Thread rperks
I would likely guess that I am not the first one to fit the 650b wheel into every bike in the garage the first time you get on home and set up. I was putting together a 650b conversion for the wife's bike and thought I would grab a few dimensions on all other potential conversion bikes in the

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos

2010-09-30 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
@Mike, Actually, those are an early edition VO fenders. They are kinda flat across the top and had a wide profile; I hand polished them to a bright shine. Bryan On Sep 30, 10:36 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net

Re: [RBW] Re: Daily Ride

2010-09-30 Thread Fai Mao
Joel, I worked at HKU in 1990. What did you study there? On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 8:46 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: I did not have a bike then, but I still have fond memories of hiking around Clear Water Bay and Stanley on some perfect November days back in '89 and '90 when I

Re: [RBW] Re: A Wonderful Antidote

2010-09-30 Thread Fai Mao
He ought to move to the NEw Territories. Lots of old men ride bikes here. They have PVC pipes rigged to the handlebars to hold their fishing poles. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 6:56 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah I gotta get to a year round cycling climate that's warm. -- You

[RBW] Re: wimpy cassettes and chain rings

2010-09-30 Thread MobileBill
I feel, then, that we have narrowed the questions considerably, to Or am I just making this up? Thanks for your patient responses _ I am relieved now to worry about something else, such as what riding habits are chewing up my transmission? Rain, silt, the fact that I take pride in getting up to

[RBW] Re: My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!

2010-09-30 Thread Amit
Thanks Seth! The bicycle has a 67cm frame size. The color is really beautiful under the light. I've posted some eye candy tonight. More to come soon. On Sep 30, 12:39 am, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 5:19 PM, Amit asd...@gmail.com wrote: And I'm excited !!!

Re: [RBW] Rodeo 650B?

2010-09-30 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/30/10 7:44 AM, rperks at perks@gmail.com wrote: The clearance is tight, 4mm or so, but it fit. Brake reach would be in the 75mm range. The rear was similar. I would put this in the possible but why bother catagory. The gain over the Jack Browns while significant is not that big,

[RBW] was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Does anyone know a work-around for flickr? My employer blocks it due to the potential to see naughty bits, so I can't see 650b conversions and what not. Gracias On Sep 30, 7:44 am, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I would likely guess that I am not the first one to fit the 650b wheel into

[RBW] Re: A Wonderful Antidote

2010-09-30 Thread JoelMatthews
He ought to move to the NEw Territories. Lots of old men ride bikes here. They have PVC pipes rigged to the handlebars to hold their fishing poles. It is a small world after all! (please do not hate me for getting that annoying tune in your head) On my morning commute here in Chicago I will

[RBW] Which bars are on the Hunqa in this video?

2010-09-30 Thread opa...@gmail.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VR4KaDeAuI Are they the Albatross bars? Cheers -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: Which bars are on the Hunqa in this video?

2010-09-30 Thread cm
Pretty sure those are the Alba's. They cant be the Dove cuz they have bar end shifters. Cheers! cm -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Which bars are on the Hunqa in this video?

2010-09-30 Thread Garth
Albatross for sure. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread Jude
Maybe this will work for you ... http://www.tothepc.com/archives/open-blocked-flickr-photos-by-changing-url/ On Sep 30, 11:54 am, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know a work-around for flickr? My employer blocks it due to the potential to see naughty bits, so I

[RBW] For Trade: Nitto Seatpost for Stem

2010-09-30 Thread Johnny Alien
I made a mistake and ended up with a seatpost when I need a stem. What I have is a brand new Nitto Crystal Fellow Seatpost. Never installed. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-crystal-fellow-seatpost-272-x-250/11-031 What I need is a Nitto stem. Preferably a deluxe. Smaller reach

[RBW] Re: For Trade: Nitto Seatpost for Stem

2010-09-30 Thread cm
How did you end up with an extra seatpost? hm... On Sep 30, 10:45 am, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I made a mistake and ended up with a seatpost when I need a stem. What I have is a brand new Nitto Crystal Fellow Seatpost.  Never installed.

[RBW] Stem question; ISO nice stems

2010-09-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Question: if I decide raise my handlebars by the 4 cm (~1.5) to get them level with the saddle mid-point, and if I also want to maintain the same 20 from saddle nose to the center of the stem clamp and the same 27 from saddle nose to tip of hoods, how do I figure what length new stem I need? ISO:

[RBW] Re: For Trade: Nitto Seatpost for Stem

2010-09-30 Thread Johnny Alien
I bought a Rambouillet from Hiawatha and since I had a seatpost already I told them I didn't need it. The problem occurred when I told them I didn't need a stem by accident. So Jim sent me a new seatpost in the box and I am short one stem. Totally my mistake I typed the wrong thing. I actually

[RBW] For Sale: Nitto Crystal Fellow Seatpost

2010-09-30 Thread Johnny Alien
Forgot to list the price. $60 shipped. Brand new in the box. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Stem question; ISO nice stems

2010-09-30 Thread Lee
Hey Patrick. Would JimG's online Stem Comparison Widgetmadoozy help?: http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php Best, Lee On Sep 30, 11:03 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Question: if I decide raise my handlebars by the 4 cm (~1.5) to get them level with the saddle mid-point,

Re: [RBW] Re: Stem question; ISO nice stems

2010-09-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks; that's helpful. According to that, the closest would be a 9 cm Nitto that measures 9.7 or so conventionally. Am I right? Patrick math hurts my head Moore On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 12:15 PM, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Patrick. Would JimG's online Stem Comparison Widgetmadoozy help?:

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino Alpina Crankset, New, 170, 48-34

2010-09-30 Thread eflayer
sold On Sep 29, 8:10 am, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: FS: SuginoAlpinaCrankset, New, 170, 48-34 Options Square taper, as new from VO. New price. $135 shipped On Aug 2, 12:49 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: Got this for a project that will not come together. So this

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
SUCCESS!!! This is awesome. Work blocked flickr about a year ago and I've been bitter ever since. THANKS!!! On Sep 30, 10:16 am, Jude jeic...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe this will work for you ...http://www.tothepc.com/archives/open-blocked-flickr-photos-by-changin... On Sep 30, 11:54 am,

[RBW] Re: Rodeo 650B?

2010-09-30 Thread William
In my humble opinion, a Roadeo would be an absolutely lousy 650B conversion candidate. There is WAY too much BB drop on a Roadeo to even consider 650B. A Hilsen/Saluki which is a low BB 650B bike only has 67mm of drop. A Roadeo has 75mm of drop (or more, depending on size). Your cranks and BB

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread Johnny Alien
I work in IT and my advice is don't do things to circumvent internet security installed by your company. Where I work it's instant termination and 650b conversions can't be worth that. BUT perhaps your work is more lenient with such things. On Sep 30, 2:43 pm, cyclotour...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Nitto Crystal Fellow Seatpost

2010-09-30 Thread Johnny Alien
Gone. On Sep 30, 2:05 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: Forgot to list the price. $60 shipped.  Brand new in the box. -- 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] Re: Rodeo 650B?

2010-09-30 Thread rperks
the CdlV is 670mm dia and the JB is 700mm almost exactly for both, so I would estimate the drop at 15 - 20 mm with a load on the tire, unfortunately I was in a hurry to get the wife bike done and the brake pads on the Roadeo rubbed so I just threw the wheels on to see how they fit but no test

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos

2010-09-30 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
One small correction: As you might have noticed, the bike has Nitto Moustache bars, not Albatross. I guess I was too mesmerized by the second toptube to jot down the information correctly. Bryan On Sep 29, 8:11 pm, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles renaissancebicyc...@gmail.com wrote: As we

[RBW] Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread Rob Harrison
San Diego, San Francisco and Portland have RIv Rides--let's try for one in Seattle! I hear they've happened in the past Brian Hanson and I have been talking about this. Here's the plan: We'll depart at 10:10am on 10/10/10 from Pert's Deli. Come earlier for coffee and pastries. We'll

Re: [RBW] Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread Stuart Fletcher
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 13:00, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: San Diego, San Francisco and Portland have RIv Rides--let's try for one in Seattle! I hear they've happened in the past Brian Hanson and I have been talking about this. Here's the plan: [...] This sounds great! But

Re: [RBW] Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread Rob Harrison
The ride is a consolation prize for those of us who can't make it to Portland for the show! :) (I would LOVE to be going myself) Yah man--Seattle Riv Ride #2--when n' where's it gonna be? Rob in Seattle On Sep 30, 2010, at 1:10 PM, Stuart Fletcher wrote: On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 13:00,

[RBW] Re: Which bars are on the Hunqa in this video?

2010-09-30 Thread Bill Rhea
I've got my Hunqa set up that way, with Albatross bars (no photos yet) If you haven't descended fire roads with this set up, yer missin' out :-) What bliss -br from up in the woods above La Honda, CA On Sep 30, 9:32 am, opa...@gmail.com opa...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Double Toptuber Photos

2010-09-30 Thread newenglandbike
re. neubaums tape, I used it on a 3 month tour recently and it held up extremely well, color-fast too (color is green). It was a bit trickier to put on than japanese stuff, but once it's installed it's good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Stem question; ISO nice stems

2010-09-30 Thread clyde canter
You may find that as you raise the bars you will want more reach. Grant had written something about this in a reader. Can't remember the exact one but it had an illustration of a guy with mutton chop sideburns showing how your arms get effectively longer as you raise the handlebars. So if you

Re: [RBW] Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread Stuart Fletcher
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 13:26, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: The ride is a consolation prize for those of us who can't make it to Portland for the show! :) (I would LOVE to be going myself) I see, that makes sense. Not a bad consolation prize I'd say. (I'll take plenty of photos

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread Justin August
Not to veer off topic but there (should be) a difference between going to Flickr and installing a keylogger. -Justin Used to be an IT Manager but now works with 7 year olds because they make more sense August On Sep 30, 2:54 pm, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I work in IT and my

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread Johnny Alien
Sure BUT that isn't my decision that is the employers decision. I was just saying that I don't like to tell people how to get around blocking software that their employer installed. On Sep 30, 6:22 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Not to veer off topic but there (should be) a

[RBW] Nitto Platrack

2010-09-30 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Just received my Platrack from Rivendell today... I couldn't resist; I had to immediately install it, lashing a full cooler of beverages to it, and racing around the neighborhood... Eureka, it works!!! All I need is some ice, a bottle opener, and a sign Cold Beer - $1... I'm in business!

Re: [RBW] Nitto Platrack

2010-09-30 Thread Eric Norris
Only $1? Where do you live ... I'll be there shortly. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Sep 30, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Just received my Platrack from Rivendell today... I couldn't resist; I had to immediately install it, lashing a full

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread Michael_S
I guess my company's IT dept is too smart.. the flicker.mud thing did not work. Too bad. Any other ideas? ~Mike~ On Sep 30, 3:22 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Not to veer off topic but there (should be) a difference between going to Flickr and installing a keylogger.

Re: [RBW] Nitto Platrack

2010-09-30 Thread Rene Sterental
Looks awesome! Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Sep 30, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Just received my Platrack from Rivendell today... I couldn't resist; I had to immediately install it, lashing a full cooler of beverages to it, and racing around the

Re: [RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2010-09-30 at 17:30 -0700, Michael_S wrote: I guess my company's IT dept is too smart.. the flicker.mud thing did not work. Too bad. Any other ideas? Leave out the spurious e in flickr? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread cyclotourist
Justin and Johnny, both duly noted. They don't really go after us at work, just passively block sites (web mail, facebook, flickr). But yeah, although a fine 650b conversion, it's nice being one of the 37 gainfully employed Americans. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 3:22 PM, Justin August

[RBW] Re: was: Rodeo 650B? -- now: flickr blocked

2010-09-30 Thread Michael_S
I didn't use the e when I tried it. Just left it in there when I wrote that note. ~Mike~ On Sep 30, 6:21 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2010-09-30 at 17:30 -0700, Michael_S wrote: I guess my company's IT dept is too smart.. the flicker.mud  thing did not work.  Too

[RBW] Re: Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread rcnute
If I can make it I won't be on a Rivendell but I will have my brand- new Sackville bag! Ryan On Sep 30, 6:32 pm, amoll68 amol...@comcast.net wrote: Finally - a ride I want to take, and an open spot on the calendar! I'm in. Probably only one Pert's Deli - Leschi? I'll be there with my AHH for

[RBW] Re: Nitto Platrack

2010-09-30 Thread rcnute
If carrying beer is important to a person, be advised that the humble Pletscher rack will easily hold a half-rack. Ryan On Sep 30, 4:39 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Just received my Platrack from Rivendell today... I couldn't resist; I had to immediately install it,

[RBW] Re: Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread awilliams53
Sounds like a trip for the Bleriot!Hope to see you there, rain or shine. Andy http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/ On Sep 30, 7:54 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: If I can make it I won't be on a Rivendell but I will have my brand- new Sackville bag! Ryan On Sep 30, 6:32 pm,

[RBW] Re: Nitto Platrack

2010-09-30 Thread Tony
Very nice! Looks like it can really come in handy. I am now even closer to adding one to my mini rack. Tony On Sep 30, 4:39 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Just received my Platrack from Rivendell today... I couldn't resist; I had to immediately install it, lashing a full

[RBW] Re: Nitto Platrack

2010-09-30 Thread William
MBB, Great work. Go ahead and take the time to trim the stays close to flush with the top of the platrack. It's worth the effort. Do it clean like Mark does in the video. Then if/when you run a SlickerSack it'll fit right off the back, and you'll be able to fit large flat items on your

[RBW] Re: Stem question; ISO nice stems

2010-09-30 Thread Michael_S
The Nitto Pearl 9 measures 9.7cm. The other Nitto stems, Deluxe, Dynamic, Crystal Fellow, Lugged all measure true to size from my experience. ~Mike~ On Sep 30, 11:23 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks; that's helpful. According to that, the closest would be a 9 cm Nitto

[RBW] Re: My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!

2010-09-30 Thread Amit
New photos up now: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49513...@n04/sets/72157625002558252/ I had a terrible time mounting Honjo fenders today. I've checked the web, the RBW Owners Bunch threads and Flickr with no avail. Does anyone have a detailed step-by-step guide that makes it easy for a rookie?

[RBW] Re: My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!

2010-09-30 Thread Adam Kimball
Gorgeous bike! I love the paint and I dig your component choices. My 61 AHH is a dream come true.. which makes my Big Dummy so good it is like a pure dream? hmm... -A On Sep 29, 3:19 pm, Amit asd...@gmail.com wrote: And I'm excited !!! I wanted to celebrate and share the good news with the

[RBW] Re: My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!

2010-09-30 Thread franklyn
Amit, just in case folks haven't gotten back to you about instructions on installing honjo fenders, here is a link to Jitensha's website on how to do it. Best, Franklyn http://www.jitensha.com/eng/honjinstl.html On Sep 30, 9:37 pm, Adam Kimball adamfkimb...@gmail.com wrote: Gorgeous bike!  I

[RBW] Re: Reports on Brand V BoxyBar Bag

2010-09-30 Thread reynoldslugs
I've been using one on and off for about a year or so. I posted a review on this list some months back, gushing about how much I love the bag. I love the convenience of handlebar bags, for the windbreaker, the camera, some chow, maybe an extra bottle on a really long day. This one works swell -

[RBW] Re: My A Homer Hilsen is set to arrive TODAY!

2010-09-30 Thread bingomck
Great looking bike. I might have missed it in the pictures, but what color is that? I liked the outdoor close-ups. On Sep 29, 2:19 pm, Amit asd...@gmail.com wrote: And I'm excited !!! I wanted to celebrate and share the good news with the Riv Family. I'll shortly post photos

[RBW] Re: Seattle Riv Ride: 10:10 on 10/10/10

2010-09-30 Thread RoadieRyan
This Ryan will also try to be there but not on a Riv although I will be on Steel and with a Baggins bag On Sep 30, 8:42 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like a trip for the Bleriot!    Hope to see you there, rain or shine. Andy http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/ On Sep

[RBW] Re: Nitto Platrack

2010-09-30 Thread Montclair BobbyB
William: Thanks, that was going to be my next question. I definitely would like it flush with the platform. BB On Sep 30, 11:49 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: MBB, Great work.  Go ahead and take the time to trim the stays close to flush with the top of the platrack.  It's worth the

[RBW] Re: WTD Black canvas Handlebar bag

2010-09-30 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Actually I am in the market for a green bag, like the Ostrich. Please contact me if you have a green bag for sale. Thanks, BB On Sep 29, 11:00 am, Backcountry rinsed...@gmail.com wrote: Hey everyone!! Hope the autumn weather is treating you all well!!.  I am in the market for a black canvas