[RBW] Re: wtt: Rivendell Nigel Smythe plaid big loafer/trunksack ...

2010-11-27 Thread Eric
I guess that link doesn't work so here's some photos: http://yfrog.com/f2bigloaf3j http://yfrog.com/nebigloaf1j http://yfrog.com/6bbigloaf2j Thanks! - Eric On Nov 26, 11:50 am, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: I just took possession of a Rivendell Nigel Smythe plaid trunksack (or big

RE: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet Serial #'s?

2010-11-27 Thread Frederick, Steve
My orange one's RB0202, still spiffily sporting the white tape/saddle combo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4479756577/ Anyone got a double-digit one? (or single!?) Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of SStalcup Sent: Fri 11/26/2010

[RBW] Re: A Quickbeam-enabled Thanksgiving

2010-11-27 Thread William
I put in about 30 miles along Grizzly Peak and Skyline on a chilly Thanksgiving morning. It was in the mid 30s, which is pretty cold for me. I took a couple phone pictures of San Francisco across the way but nothing worth posting to Flickr. I did another 20 out wildcat on Friday which was not

[RBW] WTB: Mark's Rack

2010-11-27 Thread karpowicz
If you have one you don't need and aren't using but you could use extra cash during the holiday season I'm interested in buying. Let me know how much you want plus shipping to 06002. Or, I'm interested in any similar front rack which will fit around sidepull brakes. Photos would be nice.

[RBW] Post Thanksgiving Ride 2010 - a set on Flickr

2010-11-27 Thread Eric Norris
This year's Post Thanksgiving Ride from Davis to SF was a great success. Small group this year (three riders left Davis in temps hovering around 29 degrees), but we made our connection with a tandem in Petaluma and with fellow RBWer Dion in San Gregorio (Dion was riding his beautiful Legloas,

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Serial #'s?

2010-11-27 Thread Angus
That looks really nice Steve! How did you attach the SuperFlash rear light?...it almost looks like it us capture by the quick release. Thanks Angus On Nov 27, 6:27 am, Frederick, Steve frede...@mail.lib.msu.edu wrote: My orange one's RB0202, still spiffily sporting the white tape/saddle

[RBW] Margarita Mixed Metric

2010-11-27 Thread Robert Perks
I made it out yesterday for a mixed terrain ride in the hills south of Atascadero, Ca. Things unexpectedly turned into a metric century on a beautiful but cold day. Still frost is better than snow anyday in my book. Lots of country back roads, a little hike a bike and some incredible mountain

[RBW] Re: Merino Wool Sweaters

2010-11-27 Thread velomann
Thanks for the tip. i just picked up the last small at my local TJ Max. With the high collar and 1/4 zip, it looks like a cycling jersey, but w/o the back pockets. On Nov 23, 9:23 am, jennings jkguinn...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey Guys,  just went to my local TJ Max and they had 100% fine merino wool

[RBW] Re: FS: (2) Riv's

2010-11-27 Thread AJ
Kelly, I've been enjoying a Co-Motion Americano; it handles the heavy loads very well. Add to it SS couplers, its a bit better prepared for travel than the Atlantis. I am fortunate to have Bombadil and Rambouillet, which will remain in my 'collection' . The sale of the two Riv's brings my

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Serial #'s?

2010-11-27 Thread SStalcup
And its blue. Sorry to forget that. On Nov 26, 3:45 pm, SStalcup elphk...@gmail.com wrote: I have RB0600 sold by Peter White as a frame. On Nov 18, 12:21 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 11/18/10 9:40 AM, NickBull at nick.bike.b...@gmail.com wrote: But the SN's must not

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2010-11-27 Thread Benedikt
I guess I just got done with my winter project. It involved building 2 wheels and rigging up lights. First time wheelbuilding. Used a Schmidt generator hub, Velocity Chukker rims, DT double butted spokes. Front Light Busch Müller Lumotec IQ CYO R T Plus (can that name get any longer?) and a

[RBW] Re: Seattle Snow Commute

2010-11-27 Thread Benedikt
Oh yeah, my snow pic - http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5202605274/in/set-72157607896493013/ On Nov 23, 2:48 pm, velomann velom...@gmail.com wrote: I wish we had Seattle's snow. By the time the storm hit Portland it was a piddley little thing - just a dusting. I got sent home from

[RBW] Re: Seattle Snow Commute

2010-11-27 Thread Benedikt
I had similar problems with the return commute. Snow caking up in my fenders. I had to stop twice and scrape it out. Actually, riding on the snow isn't that bad, it's just the ice. I still had a good time though. I think you have to be a real outdoorsey person to ride to work all year round

Re: [RBW] Post Thanksgiving Ride 2010 - a set on Flickr

2010-11-27 Thread robert zeidler
Really nice!!! On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: This year's Post Thanksgiving Ride from Davis to SF was a great success. Small group this year (three riders left Davis in temps hovering around 29 degrees), but we made our connection with a tandem in

[RBW] Re: Merino Wool Sweaters

2010-11-27 Thread Jennings
I went back today and picked up a second one. I got the xxl with the expectation it may shrink a little bit. I normally wear a Xl. -- 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: Rambouillet Serial #'s?

2010-11-27 Thread MichaelH
Somehow or other I allowed myself to get drawn into this impossible conversation! Mine is also 2005, blue, purchased at retail, as a whole bike - RB 0716. While were on #s we can't make sense of, my 62 cm bike weighs 24.5 lbs with Honjo fenders and a Mark's mini rack, saddle and pedals.. I'm

Re: [RBW] For Sale: Seattle Area Rivendell All Rounder (complete bike)

2010-11-27 Thread Joan Oppel
Greg - I'm 'sort of' interested, and I'll tell you more but first: have you sold the bike or have you had any serious inquiries? If so, I'll probably back out.Here's my deal: I'm in Arlington, VA, but my daughter (and grand-daughter and son-in-law) live in Seattle and I'm out there 4 times a

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fender size

2010-11-27 Thread Ian Dickson
Before it snowed, I had my Hunqapillar set up with 700x50 Duremes with 700x60 Berthoud stainless fenders: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54529...@n07/sets/72157624965806797/ The fenders fit the tires well, but I did have to trim the rear to make it fit between the chainstays. On Nov 27, 10:50 am,

Re: [RBW] Re: Merino Wool Sweaters

2010-11-27 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I routinely and successfully wash all kinds of wool, including knickers made from high end dress pants, on delicates in the machine; when I remove knitted garments I gently stretch the tails and arms -- none have shrunk yet. I then hang to dry. Most of mine are non-specially-treated wool:

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2010-11-27 Thread Angus
Three bike related winter projects: 1. Build a wheel for the Quickbeam with a Sturmey Archer two speed kick-shift hub (parts ordered) 2. Finish my DIY LED light for commuting. 3. Catch up on bicycle maintenance (you know, that thing you do at the side of the road/trail after something has gone

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fender size

2010-11-27 Thread Mike
Where did your order the Schwalbe Dremes in 700x50? I hope RBW stocks them eventually, they seem like a great tire for an Atlantis, Bombadil or Hunqapillar. On Nov 27, 11:50 am, fulf fu...@myfairpoint.net wrote: I soon will mount new tires for the N'England winter. I've ordered Schwalbe Duremes

[RBW] My Racing Riv Ram... finally complete

2010-11-27 Thread BykMor
When the sun comes out and the temp is above 19° again, I'll take some better pics, but I think I finished fiddling with my Rambouillet last night. Rode it home and everything seemed pretty sound (lights worked and fenders didn't rattle.

[RBW] Re: My Racing Riv Ram... finally complete

2010-11-27 Thread rperks
Nice build, Aren't you happy you now know everything about my bike What size fenders and which tires? Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 27, 4:49 pm, BykMor byk...@gmail.com wrote: When the sun comes out and the temp is above 19° again, I'll take some better pics, but I think I finished

[RBW] Re: My Racing Riv Ram... finally complete

2010-11-27 Thread BykMor
OK, not everything :-) 60cm and Grand Bois Cerf 28mm tires (on Velocity Synergy rims). On Nov 27, 5:57 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: Nice build, Aren't you happy you now know everything about my bike What size fenders and which tires? Rob -http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Nov 27,

[RBW] Re: Merino Wool Sweaters

2010-11-27 Thread Daniel
And therein lies one of the secrets of the fashion industry: so much of what is labeled Dry Clean Only is not; instead, the manufacturer didn't want to see what the garment would hold up to, or thinks that the label will add some cache. I think my source on this tidbit is _Fashion Victim_ by

[RBW] Re: My Racing Riv Ram... finally complete

2010-11-27 Thread Michael_S
nice bike... I have a green Ram also just wish I could fit some 35's up front.(no fenders) ~Mike~ On Nov 27, 5:01 pm, BykMor byk...@gmail.com wrote: OK, not everything :-) 60cm and Grand Bois Cerf 28mm tires (on Velocity Synergy rims). On Nov 27, 5:57 pm, rperks perks@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: My Racing Riv Ram... finally complete

2010-11-27 Thread David Faller
I think all of us Ram owners are wishing we could at least put Jack Browns AND fenders on our bikes. But that's what Homer is for. I'm used to deflating my tires to get the JBs into my sidepulls. A small compromise for the wonderful ride of the Rambouillet. On 11/27/2010 6:53 PM, Michael_S

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2010-11-27 Thread charlie
My winter bicycling goals are to earn enough extra money to buy a Simple One...build my own racks for my Surly and get a hub generator lighting system for it. On Nov 27, 3:48 pm, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Three bike related winter projects: 1.  Build a wheel for the Quickbeam

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2010-11-27 Thread Steve
I will disassemble my 1965 Raleigh Superbe, strip down the frame and fenders, powder coat it (I will try to match the olive green, if not then black) and then reassemble with new decals and clear coat. This bike is my Boston commuter bike and I take great delight in keeping it in top shape.

[RBW] Re: My Racing Riv Ram... finally complete

2010-11-27 Thread BykMor
Absolutely no room for anything bigger than a 28 under that fender... especially with the taillight wire running inside there. But this IS a racing bike. Nice 28s should do the job. This might mean that need a Bombadil :-) On Nov 27, 8:29 pm, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote: I think all

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fender size

2010-11-27 Thread Ian Dickson
I got them from wiggle, but they don't have them in 700x50 right now. Looks like SJS Cycles has them: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/schwalbe-marathon-dureme-hs410-folding-tyre-700c-%28622%29-prod22132/ For me, they're more suitable than Supremes or Big Apples. Much better traction on loose stuff,

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis fender size

2010-11-27 Thread Rene Sterental
+1 for the steel Berthoud sold bt Wallingford bikes. That's what I use on my Atlantis with 50mm Marathon Supremes or 50mm Big Apples. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Nov 27, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Where did your order the Schwalbe Dremes in 700x50? I hope RBW stocks

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis fender size

2010-11-27 Thread Rene Sterental
It's the 28x2.0. That is equivalent to 700x50 and it shows in stock when I checked. Fenders would be 700x60. How would the Dureme compare to a Supreme? René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Nov 27, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Ian Dickson iandicks...@gmail.com wrote: I got them from wiggle, but they don't

[RBW] Ram and Jack Brown - no tire deflation needed

2010-11-27 Thread James Warren
On Nov 27, 2010, at 7:29 PM, David Faller wrote: I think all of us Ram owners are wishing we could at least put Jack Browns AND fenders on our bikes. But that's what Homer is for. I'm used to deflating my tires to get the JBs into my sidepulls. A small compromise for the wonderful ride