Re: [RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Kelly, I too have reconsidered the info on that website after re-reading it carefully. I can't feel anything when riding my SON28 wheel on the Atlantis, but just for the sake of it will try riding a regular front wheel to see if I can tell them apart. Today I picked up a new SON28 Dyad 36

[RBW] Betty Fever...

2011-12-18 Thread René Sterental
Tonight I got Betty fever and decided to pay her some attention. My daughters are home from Berkeley for a week, before going to meet with their grand-parents and I'm going to see if they'll come on a ride with me and give the Betty a try. Poor Betty had been hanging in a corner with a flat front

[RBW] For reference, the new Sackville darker grid grey color . . .

2011-12-18 Thread Forrest
. . . complements titanium nicely. http://www.flickr.com/photos/10076072@N03/6531190595/in/photostream Most components/accessories on this Salsa La Cruz Ti came from RBW (Jim Thill built the wheels, though), which I think shows how two different aesthetic styles (and functional types) can

Re: [RBW] For reference, the new Sackville darker grid grey color . . .

2011-12-18 Thread Ray Shine
Beautiful build. Dressed as it is, one can hardly tell it from a Riv frame . From: Forrest ftme...@me.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, December 18, 2011 6:21:15 AM Subject: [RBW] For reference, the new Sackville darker grid grey color . . .

[RBW] Re: 3 pictures of my beautiful Redwood

2011-12-18 Thread newenglandbike
NICE!Couple questions: What color is that-it looks like the original Redwood color but I am not sure. Also, what size tires are those?Bike looks great with them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

Re: [RBW] Re: 3 pictures of my beautiful Redwood

2011-12-18 Thread Derek Simmons
Thanks. The color is NOT the original,which was a much lighter greensort of like the color of the New Beetle a couple of years back. Now the color I picked is Imron #44420 (Med. Olive metallic). I had to choose it from a swatch and had a great deal of trepidation until the finished bike

[RBW] Re: OK -

2011-12-18 Thread Philip Williamson
It was imaginary. On Dec 17, 8:05 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Dang, missed it all, apparently -- 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

[RBW] Tis The Season - Wretched Excess

2011-12-18 Thread jimD
During the dark times of the year I find myself adding to the lighting on my Saluki to make myself more visible on my commute. Plus it can be entertaining to have the bike masquerading as some sort of alien conveyance. I'm fond of passive and active lighting. Reflective gear is excellent for

[RBW] Re: Tis The Season - Wretched Excess

2011-12-18 Thread islaysteve
Jim, I'm sending this to my daughter, she's a bike commuter and visibility fan. She'll want some of those. Thanks, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Tis The Season - Wretched Excess

2011-12-18 Thread Jim Mather
That is awesome! Would you mind listing the parts? jim m wc ca -- *“Heroism breaks its heart, and idealism its back, on the intransigence of the credulous and the mediocre, manipulated by the cynical and the corrupt.” C. Hitchens* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: These cranks stink so good!

2011-12-18 Thread Ryan Ray
How can it make a good double? By leaving the outer ring position empty and using single speed bolts? - Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] A few parts FS

2011-12-18 Thread b hamon
A few items to clear out. prices include shipping in conus. 1. Deore LX rear derailleur, 7-speed, long cage, Model RD-M550. Good used condition with some scuffing, here's a photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/6532937975/ $20.00 2. Suntour XC Sport 7000 front derailleur for touring

[RBW] Half-Mittens Gone?

2011-12-18 Thread Eric Norris
Are the new half-mittens gone already? Can't find them on the web site. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: Half-Mittens Gone?

2011-12-18 Thread Leslie
Yup, Grant's most recent note said this batch was gone; would have more on the way -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Half-Mittens Gone?

2011-12-18 Thread Leslie
His quote: SOLD OUT OF HALFMITTS. Yay and dang. Scrambling to get more soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/RrBd8NZekBgJ. To post

[RBW] Re: Betty Fever...

2011-12-18 Thread René
Here are some photos from today's test ride: http://tinyurl.com/7fr7pda. Some initial notes: - The 150 Bullmoose bars feel great and I believe are the most comfortable bars I've tried on the Betty. They are at maximum height and I could probably have them a bit higher still, but this was an

Re: [RBW] Re: Tis The Season - Wretched Excess

2011-12-18 Thread jimD
I'll get a listing together later today. Maybe I can come up with a 'marked up' Flickr pic. -JimD On Dec 18, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Jim Mather wrote: That is awesome! Would you mind listing the parts? jim m wc ca -- “Heroism breaks its heart, and idealism its back, on the intransigence

[RBW] All Racing - All The Time

2011-12-18 Thread jimD
and now for something completely different. This video gives a clear depiction of the true essence of cycling. (warning - not for folks who are easily offended) http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12674956/cycling-explained Not sure if BikeSnob was consulted in this effort but after viewing

Re: [RBW] All Racing - All The Time

2011-12-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That is very funny! -- thanks for posting this! The robot carriage and voice make it all the more amusing. Best line: I mean this in the nicest way: You are **g nuts. But! As Aristotle and everyone else says -- to paraphrase thru the mouth of Peter Wimsey: The Golden Mean keeps you from

Re: [RBW] All Racing - All The Time

2011-12-18 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Not only funny but accurate. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YA1MAAi7r7wJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Tis The Season - Wretched Excess

2011-12-18 Thread jimD
Lights Front Wheel - Three Cateye Orbit Spoke Lights available on Amazon Back Wheel - N-Vision Wheel Light available from http://www.bicyclenightlight.com (not sure how this will hold up in rain.) Tail Light/s - Dinotte 140R (only ever run it on low) two old

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Fever...

2011-12-18 Thread René Sterental
Went for a third longer ride this afternoon, home to downtown Palo Alto to meet my wife and daughters who were doing some shopping, and then when I left them, took the Betty on a ride around Stanford. I have to say that the current configuration is probably the most comfortable of all my bikes,

Re: [RBW] Re: Half-Mittens Gone?

2011-12-18 Thread Eric Norris
Thanks, all. I'll have to wait 'til they're back in stock. Could have used a pair this morning. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Dec 18, 2011, at 12:32 PM, Leslie wrote: His quote: SOLD OUT OF HALFMITTS. Yay and dang. Scrambling to get more soon. --

[RBW] parts fs update

2011-12-18 Thread b hamon
A few items to clear out. prices include shipping in conus. 1. Deore LX rear derailleur, 7-speed, long cage, Model RD-M550. Good used condition with some scuffing, here's a photo:http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/6532937975/ $20.00 2. Suntour XC Sport 7000 front derailleur SOLD 3. Ergon

[RBW] parts fs - all gone now

2011-12-18 Thread b hamon
Everything is sold, thanks for your interest. Music - http://beth-hamon.blogspot.com/ Bicycles - http://bikelovejones1.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Half-Mittens Gone?

2011-12-18 Thread Peter Morgano
On the latest blug grant mentions they are sold out... guess the weren't so goofy after all. On Dec 18, 2011 3:08 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Are the new half-mittens gone already? Can't find them on the web site. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com

[RBW] 80's Lotus

2011-12-18 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Saw this bike on eBay.. Anyone know about these... Fender clearence Anything? K -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Zxy4XTh6JaAJ. To

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread Anthony King
I'm almost certain the author of that site didn't have his SON28 skewer tightened properly. In this case you'll feel excessive vibration. If he built the wheel he was testing this should have been obvious, since the SON28 (like all dynohubs) must be clamped tightly in the truing stand to spin

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar: crotch-worried

2011-12-18 Thread Marc Irwin
I would follow their recommendations. I would be riding a larger if my legs would grow. I've been riding a 54 all year but I have an 85pbh(after raising my voice an octave).That's complicated by the fact that I'm 6' tall. I used drops and a regular stem (rather than the recommended dirt drop)

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread Matthew J
Same here. Have a SONs twice. Current bike never vibrates that I notice. Earlier bike was the smoothest rider I ever owned (sadly destroyed while parked on a sidewalk by an out of control truck). On Dec 18, 2:52 am, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Kelly, I too have

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar: crotch-worried

2011-12-18 Thread cbone97
Thanks again -what a helpful group. I should have mentioned in my original post that I intend to go with Albatross bars. This sounds like another vote for the 58 as long as I'm not using drop bars; I don't think there have been any standover-related contraindications so far. Love those pics of

Re: [RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread Michael Richters
Interesting info reviews, but still quite subjective. Regarding the dynohub vibrations, it's important to keep in mind that he's not just comparing different hubs in isolation. The hub interacts with the rest of the wheel and the fork (and possibly even the rest of the frame). Anecdotes like

[RBW] Some QB - LL frame differences

2011-12-18 Thread Andrew Johnson
I got in a nice shopping ride on the LongLow this morning, after riding only the QuickBeam for a few weeks. Apart from the freaky feeling when I stopped pedaling and coasted along, the main difference I noticed was more relaxed handling, maybe less quick steering is the way to describe it. Anyway,