[RBW] Re: ISO: SunTour XC Pro right cantilever caliper, silver 25.4 Dirt Drop stem

2011-11-02 Thread Erik
Pete, Not directly answering your question, but a couple of mechanic's troubleshooting tips. Are you you 100% positive that it is the caliper itself? Sometimes the ends of the canti bosses get a little bit of flare, and a high quality (one with tight tolerances, little play) caliper will bind

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread EricP
Well, they do have at least one new person in packing. (remember the want ad on the site?) Also don't mind the sales tax, but do realize that every area is different,. While not an issue in the Twin Cities up in Duluth, MN there are added taxes that do make me think once or twice before buying so

[RBW] FS: Grip King Pedals

2011-11-02 Thread Johnny Alien
These are pretty much new. Only a few miles on them and they come in the factory box. I love these but somehow ended up with an extra set. I am keeping the worn pair and selling the practically new ones. $45 shipped in the US. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] FS: Chris King Headset and Dura Ace leftover parts.

2011-11-02 Thread williwoods
Dura Ace 9sp 7700 Ft Der Double braze-on with adapter for 34.9 - $25 Dura Ace 9sp 7701 175mm double Crankset 53-39 with Octalink BB - $70 Chris King 1 1/8" Headset silver - $65 Ultegra 6610 pedals - $20 (not shown) here is a link to pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/willhrtn/sets/72157627740052

Re: [RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread William
I'm with you on that. But in that department, this particular packaging was way below standard. The box was much larger than necessary. Maybe I should have photographed it before I broke it down. You know how all of us have gotten Riv packages and immediately assumed "It *CANT* all be in th

Re: [RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread Tim McNamara
Ha! It's true- and for me much of the entertainment is seeing how they got all that stuff into such a small box. On Nov 2, 2011, at 3:22 PM, William wrote: > My temporary dislike for paying sales tax was over-ruled by my never-ending > like of opening a box from Rivendell. -- You received

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread Minh
WEll you do get your packages faster then the 7 day wait for us on the east coast! -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread William
Yeah, I'm over it. My temporary dislike for paying sales tax was over-ruled by my never-ending like of opening a box from Rivendell. Nitto racks and Devold undies! I'm set! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this di

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread Garth
I'm good with all sales taxes and I love living in the US. I can think of many worse places to be. It's simply the cost being alive :) hence it's called "cost of living" . which beats the cost being dead ... which is free, but nowhere near as fun ! LoL :) Money is but one kind

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread Garth
I'm good with all sales taxes and I love living in the US. I can think of many worse places to be. It's simply the cost being alive :) hence it's called "cost of living" . which beats the cost being dead ... which is free ! LoL :) Money is but one kind of energy and energy

Re: [RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread Tim McNamara
Sales tax generally bothers me not at all and does not deter me from buying locally. I don't understand the excessive anger about such taxes, in the US we pay far less tax than in most of the rest of the developed world (and in the undeveloped world, things usually operate by bribes which will

[RBW] Re: I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
By law, in states that have sales tax, or at least in Minnesota, residents are required to claim their untaxed out-of-state mail order purchases (or for off-the-books local person-to-person transactions for used stuff) and pay sales/use tax on them. As far as I know, there is little/no enforceme

[RBW] I really dislike sales tax

2011-11-02 Thread William
I used my first purchase 5% discount. I made it a big one, to save a lot and to get free shipping. But it kind of slipped my mind that sales tax in CA is more than 5% (a lot more). Does this make me a teapartier? Am I a libertarian without knowing it? Whatever. Be happy you non-Californi

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Grip (Color) Ideas

2011-11-02 Thread Philip Williamson
Hi Minh, I just wrapped the bars on my green Quickbeam with green Newbaum's (and black). I like it. The other Newbaum's tape I've used has faded rapidly (in days), so I might shellac for UV protection, but I'm not a fan of the feel of it either. http://bit.ly/greentape For those of you with a prur

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell...

2011-11-02 Thread dave brown
I may have a 4 month old, 62cm Hunqapillar for sale this Friday. It was specified by Grant and assembled by Jay. On Oct 28, 4:33 pm, plainspace wrote: > I'm sold.  I just don't have the money for a new one right now. So I'm > looking for a used Riv.  Just sold a Surly that was too small.  If I >

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-02 Thread bionnaki
I've had good luck with BR-R550s with switching out the wide washer on the inside with the thinner washer from the outside (as per shimano's instructions) so the pads arent so close to the rim...and then pulling the brake cable down until the levers feel smooth and even...and the brake action feels

[RBW] Re: Update, price drop: FS: Riv bags & mostly Riv clothes & parts

2011-11-02 Thread Joe Broach
Reduced prices on what's left. See the photo link below for more item details. Thanks, Joe On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Joe Broach wrote: > Cleaning out the bike room!  Let me know if something strikes your > fancy.  All prices are plus actual postage from 97202 (likely $5-10 on > most item

[RBW] FS: Wool-blend vest, XL

2011-11-02 Thread b hamon
Vintage Bontrager wool-blend vest, Unisex XL (measures 24" pit-to-pit), from 1990's: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/6305822605/ In very good used condition, most recently laundered and living in a smoke-free home. I've always been fond of the Bontrager garments from this era. Bummer is, i

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Grip (Color) Ideas

2011-11-02 Thread Minh
LOL, thanks for the laugh this morning, i still need to do some sanding on the wood grips before i refinish them, but once i'm ready i'll come back with a few pictures for input--however i threw away my last glue-on moustache recently. Rob, thanks i never thought of cabernet as complimentary but

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-02 Thread Michael Hechmer
While the hanger for the Tektro brake is pretty, it is considerably fussier to work with. Tektros are more difficult to center and fine tune. I first tried disassembling and trying different holes but ultimately ended up bending the spring and offsetting the hanger. I don't believe the Tektro

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Grip (Color) Ideas

2011-11-02 Thread newenglandbike
rperks is probably right-but it's hard to say which color to use, without high-resolution, pornographic photos of the bike posing suggestively (scantily clad in tape of various potential colors if possible, though classic nude would do just fine) Of coursre, it might be best if you donned a

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-02 Thread Garth
Yeah .. there's no evidence that the Tekrto won't last as long as any other brake. I'm still using a Shimano BR-MC70 wide profile cantilever from the early 80's. Hardly pretty or fancy, they just continue to work well and will as long I'm alive:) Setting up any and every canti is an art form

[RBW] Re: Shimano CX70 cantilever?

2011-11-02 Thread newenglandbike
No doubt the quality of Paul brakes is top-notch, but, why would Tektros not last as long as Paul brakes? Is there something about the material/aluminum used, or the design?Also, in what way are Tektros more difficult to set up than other cantilever brakes?In my experience, while di