[RBW] Re: Why does the Brooks B17 (and other wide Brooks) have vent holes?

2011-03-02 Thread Earl Grey
You totally cracked me up. Duh, don't know why I didn't think of the obvious. ;) Gernot On Mar 1, 12:41 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: To save weight!  ; ) On Feb 28, 11:00 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Did a quick google search and searched the archives of various

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

2011-03-02 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Wouldn't that be abaci? Also, you've got really nice erasers. Be prepared to use those too! :) The lay-away thing is very cool. I will definitely be making use of it for my next frame purchase. Well done, RBW! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Mar 1, 8:33 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com

[RBW] FS: TA Zephyr Triple crankset, NEW

2011-03-02 Thread David Hallerman
Hi, I listed this before, thought I had a buyer, but the fellow just never followed through. So...for sale: TA Zephyr triple crankset, new in box with supplied chainring bolts and new TA Zephyr chainrings 50/40/28 in silver. If you know this crankset, you know how beautiful it is, how

[RBW] Re: FS: TA Zephyr Triple crankset, NEW

2011-03-02 Thread David Hallerman
Oh yes, it's 170mm long... On 3/2/11 8:45 AM, David Hallerman wrote: Hi, I listed this before, thought I had a buyer, but the fellow just never followed through. So...for sale: TA Zephyr triple crankset, new in box with supplied chainring bolts and new TA Zephyr chainrings 50/40/28 in

[RBW] Re: FS: IRD Cafam cantilever brakes - FR set

2011-03-02 Thread Minh
Hi Eric, Is that $55 for front and rear? If so i'll take em! On Mar 1, 11:56 pm, eliu01 e...@calalum.org wrote: For sale - two sets of IRD Cafam cantilever brakes.  I bought them new off of eBay, but they showed evidence of being mounted.  The Yokozuna black pads were unused.  I did the same

[RBW] Re: FS: IRD Cafam cantilever brakes - FR set

2011-03-02 Thread Michael_S
I'm curious why they didn't work out? I am looking at using those for my next bike build. Are there certain factors I should consider before I buy a set? ~Mike On Mar 1, 8:56 pm, eliu01 e...@calalum.org wrote: For sale - two sets of IRD Cafam cantilever brakes.  I bought them new off of eBay,

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

2011-03-02 Thread John Bennett
Thank you, Thomas. Much appreciated. Cheers, John at RBW PS: According to the dictionary, abacuses or abaci are both correct. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/abacus On Mar 2, 1:52 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Wouldn't that be abaci? Also, you've got

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

2011-03-02 Thread William
John Is that the clicking I hear coming from the back room? I thought it was typing or a freewheel spinning, but it was the ABACUS. Is it true that your exercise area has an abacus with 5-lb stones, so you can do Primal-invoice-management? On Mar 1, 6:33 pm, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: OK, I'll ask it *again*: 16 t Shimano compatible outer cog? (And, metal cassette spacers?)

2011-03-02 Thread William
What did you find when you googled 16 tooth first position cog ? I found this when I googled 16 tooth first position cog: http://www.bikeman.com/FW1735.html On Mar 1, 9:19 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I want to replace the 15 with a 16. I know I can use a regular 16 with

Re: [RBW] Re: OK, I'll ask it *again*: 16 t Shimano compatible outer cog? (And, metal cassette spacers?)

2011-03-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I should have added that I did google 16 t outer cog and got all sorts of weird results including a reference to Peter Tosh; now I like Peter Tosh, but he's no help for my cassette. Thanks for this link -- that's what I want. On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: IRD Cafam cantilever brakes - FR set

2011-03-02 Thread stevep33
FWIW, the Cafam brakes work very well. I would be surprised if the issue is specific to the brake, but I too am curious... I would have snapped these up in a second if I had not just purchased a new set for my next project. On Mar 2, 10:34 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: I'm

[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread Bill Rhea
Hi Phillip, I just completed my QB conversion to an S3X hub, with a barcon shifter in my Nitto Noodles. I built it on a Velocity Dyad rim, just like the front wheel, which has a Shimano 3N80 dyno hub. First impressions are good! It's quiet, and does not give too much friction in the lower two

[RBW] If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread John Bennett
and consider signing the attached petition. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 Thank you, John at RBW -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread John Speare
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I may go the crazy way and build two rear wheels - one S2, one S3X. They'd both match my existing SON front wheel. Then I could put a dynohub on my wife's bike instead. Hey Philip -- Isn't the S2 also a

Re: [RBW] If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread Rene Sterental
I'm astonished. Already signed the petition. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Mar 2, 2011, at 2:17 PM, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote: and consider signing the attached petition. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 Thank you, John at RBW -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Interesting, and glad it works for you. Please give us periodic updates on your experience, especially as to slack, slipping and bearing adjustment security. I'm still thinking about one. On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 1:28 PM, Bill Rhea billr...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Phillip, I just completed my QB

Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Oh, and how do you have the bike geared, ie, ring and cog? On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting, and glad it works for you. Please give us periodic updates on your experience, especially as to slack, slipping and bearing adjustment security. I'm

[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread Allan in Portland
Wow, the petition is stunning... but not surprising. I think the majority of charities are thinly veiled con operations for the executive level directors to make themselves rich. -Allan On Mar 2, 4:01 pm, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: I'm astonished. Already signed the petition.

[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread John Bennett
Just to clarify, though, Allan, SmileTrain hasn't been like that. It's thoroughly vetted and we have felt good about giving to them. We are hopeful this will be averted, and we will continue to do so. Cheers, John at RBW On Mar 2, 4:38 pm, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote: Wow,

[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread AmiSingh
Thanks for posting this John, and making us, as stakeholders in Riv, who are supporters of SmileTrain aware. Often times protests and petitions are a silent plea, yet this looks to be something we can all get behind and move mountains with. Amit On Mar 2, 7:46 pm, John Bennett

[RBW] Lay away….

2011-03-02 Thread Justin August
Lay away really has me convinced that I should buy a Yves Gomez frame and built it using a ENO rear hub to go single speed. Perfect city bike - with either white or red Hetres, VO Bellville or Porteur bars, my Brooks flyer, Sugino Mighty Tour set up for single speed…. AAHH

Re: [RBW] If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread Rob Harrison
On Mar 2, 2011, at 2:17 PM, John Bennett wrote: and consider signing the attached petition. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 Thank you, John at RBW Respectfully, I'm skeptical that the situation described in this petition has much to do with reality. I won't say it's

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

2011-03-02 Thread Justin August
Lay away really has me convinced that I should buy a Yves Gomez frame and built it using a ENO rear hub to go single speed. Perfect city bike - with either white or red Hetres, VO Bellville or Porteur bars, my Brooks flyer, Sugino Mighty Tour set up for single speed…. AAHH

[RBW] Re: Lay-aways

2011-03-02 Thread Justin August
Rate this post: * On Mar 1, 8:26 pm, AmiSingh asd...@gmail.com wrote: I wish there was a 'like' button in google groups :) On Mar 1, 7:29 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Great idea! Make it 70 months and I can afford that Custom! Pete On Mar 1, 1:43 pm, Pondero

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-02 Thread Justin August
Edit: This is for my Bleriot of course. On Mar 2, 10:10 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Hey folks - I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a nice Kalloy post but I'm never sure on

Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread Doug Van Cleve
Hey John, There is more than one version of the S2 hub. The S2C (I think) is a coaster brake, the S2 has no brake but shifts by back pedaling... Doug On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 4:27 PM, John Speare johnspe...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM, Philip Williamson

Re: Re: [RBW] If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article

2011-03-02 Thread Joan Oppel
Here's a link to a recent New York Times article that describes some of the controversial parts of the merger and Mr. Wang's actions. It's worth reading for the information.http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/business/24smile.html?pagewanted=1_r=1JoanMar 2, 2011 09:31:40 PM,

[RBW] Sackville ShopSack Attach Tip - When in a Bind

2011-03-02 Thread SFF
Commuting Notes: I recently changed the setup on my Hillborne to a small Sackville TrunkSack in front and a medium SaddleSack in back. I also bring along a ShopSack (medium) to use as a tote at work and for shopping on the way home. I really like this combo but sometimes I need just a little more

[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread Jim M.
On Mar 2, 6:31 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: •  no way no how one member of a board and four of his employees can make a decision that changes how the assets of a non-profit can be distributed. (Only board members can do this, and it has to be at least a majority if not

[RBW] Re: FS: IRD Cafam cantilever brakes - FR set

2011-03-02 Thread eliu01
It was a matter of the brake stud location not giving enough clearance for the arms when adjusted properly. I think there was a discussion about this on the old iBOB list a few months ago, but I can't find it at the moment. On Mar 2, 11:30 am, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: FWIW, the Cafam

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-02 Thread Mike
I bet the Kalloy is better than the VO. On Mar 2, 7:10 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Hey folks - I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a nice Kalloy post but I'm never sure on

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-02 Thread RonLau
My vote is for an alloy Campy post. Simply and easy to use. On Mar 2, 7:38 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Wait to find a useed Thomson in silver.  They're the best-est. On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.comwrote: Edit: This is for my Bleriot

Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-02 Thread Curtis Schmitt
I second the Thomson in silver. Looks great on almost any style bike. On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 10:38 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Wait to find a useed Thomson in silver.  They're the best-est. On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: Edit:

Re: [RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread Rob Harrison
Yah, the NYTimes article was enlightening. Thanks Joan, for that link. What a mess! I stand corrected. Rob in Seattle On Mar 2, 2011, at 7:57 PM, Jim M. wrote: On Mar 2, 6:31 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: • no way no how one member of a board and four of his employees can

[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread Philip Williamson
Excellent! Thanks for the report, Bill. It really is nudging me towards the S3X. If the slack in the system isn't too bad, the other stumbling block for me is the cable-run. Did you ziptie the housing to the top tube? I'd love to see the photos when the Round Tuit arrives. If I get one, I'll keep

[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?

2011-03-02 Thread Philip Williamson
Hey John, As Doug says, there are allegedly two kickbacks - the S2C has a (C)oaster brake, and the S2 has no brake. Coasting is fun, I cannot lie, but I do prefer the feel of a fixed- gear drivetrain. The two speed auto-shifting hub is pretty slick, especially without any cabling, but the

Re: [RBW] Sackville ShopSack Attach Tip - When in a Bind

2011-03-02 Thread Rene Sterental
That's pretty cool! Got any pictures? -- 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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-02 Thread Profe H
Civia has a double bolt seatpost that I've been using on my commuter: http://civiacycles.com/components/micro_adjust_seatpost/ Holds the saddle really well (no slippage at all) and the silver finish is excellent-- plus it only ran me $25. I've been really impressed. -- You received this message