[RBW] Re: paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread Philip Williamson
Peter White calls them connectors on his site. I've called them spade connectors, but I'm not an expert. I think PJW has them for a couple bucks apiece. The nicer way to attach a lighting wire to a dynamo hub is called a Shimano. I was impressed with their slick little plastic doodad that

[RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
I've owned two Rivendells: a Romulus, and my current AHH. They're both good road bikes you can ride all week on any paved road, and most dirt ones. The only differences I can detect are more clearance and more braze-ons for the AHH. I can't vouch for the Romulus hitting a limit on tours I don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Upgrading my Trek 520?

2012-01-06 Thread islaysteve
Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I appreciate it. 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 https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kmi0Nxchl30J. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
Aha! I found my color. It was on a Bleriot repainted Ticonderoga yellow. It took me a minute, then..ding! Ticonderoga is the pencil, of two-for-a-buck-from-Rivendell fame. So of course I'm going to buy a couple, drop them off to Rick with my frame, and say, Make it like this, please. Here's

[RBW] Re: School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread Bill Carter
On Jan 5, 9:55 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: WOW, Bill, that one really pops. I see a bit of lime green on my monitor. Is it there, or just a computer distortion? In real life the bike has no hint of green (or orange), so it must be an optical illusion of some sort. And pop is a

[RBW] Re: (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?

2012-01-06 Thread Bill Carter
On Jan 5, 1:37 pm, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: This is genius. I wave drivers by to let them know I know they're there, but I didn't have a signal for, Calm down, I know you're there, hang on a minute. On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2012-01-03 at 22:45 -0500, Seth Vidal wrote: What do you call the paddle plugs you would use to attach a cyo light to a son hub. They are 5mm wide and I don't know what they are called but I need a couple of them to attach this light. spade connectors? Also - does anyone have a

[RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread Mike
I don't read BSNYC daily but when I do I can't help but chuckle. I love the idea of a Lug Life tattoo. I recently came across this cycling blog and really like it, a nice combination of cycling history and humor--The blog's tone is decidedly schizophrenic, with one post focusing on Colombia's

[RBW] Re: 59cm Riv A/R for sale on Bend, OR CL

2012-01-06 Thread Marty
That's a beautiful bike - thanks for passing that along Norman. -- 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/-/PLzrpiNslBQJ. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam vs SimpleOne

2012-01-06 Thread Steven Frederick
FWIW, my Silver (last batch) QB has a kickstand plate... Steve, in weirdly snow-free Mid-Michigan. On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 9:52 PM, Andrew ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: The SO has a kickstand plate where the QB has a tube, down between the chainstays, behind the bottom bracket. I think that's

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for posting that link -- the few entries I've read are very interesting, particularly about Colombian cycling. Riv should start importing panela! On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 6:22 AM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: I don't read BSNYC daily but when I do I can't help but chuckle. I love the

Re: [RBW] Low Miles 59 CM ROADEO FOR SALE! KILLER PRICE!

2012-01-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I don't know whether to say, damn, I wish I had the cash or damn, I'm glad the tt is a bit too long. (Sorry, tt length counts for me in finding the right fit.) That is a good price. On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 2:31 PM, MustacheBar fi...@pacbell.net wrote: An awesome low miles Roadeo for a great

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread jimD
Given the name/trademark lawyerly things that Riv has run into with bike names, Calumet might be a problem. When photography was based on silver halide and chemistry I knew Calumet as a respected business particularly for photo accessory/widgets. Oh I just checked they are still at it

RE: [RBW] Roadeo or RB1?

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bartoe
Robert Zeidler said: All of this just about has me ready to pull the trigger. On a new Calfee with the Adventure set-up. I say: Great idea! I love mine! Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles

Re: [RBW] Re: SRAM Automatix versus Sturmey Archer S2 Duomatic on SimpleOne

2012-01-06 Thread Sean Whelan
Here is a review of the Duomatic from my friends at UrbanVelo, if that helps: http://urbanvelo.org/sturmey-archer-s2-duomatic-kick-back-hub/ Thanks, Sean --- On Thu, 1/5/12, David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com wrote: From: David Spranger daspran...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Re: SRAM Automatix

[RBW] Re: School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
Here ya go, Bill. http://www.flickr.com/photos/by-cycle/4058054535/ -- 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/-/VDXH_A-2JfMJ. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Allan in Portland
Well, since Calumet originated as an Indian tribe and is the name of a township in NW Indiana, a river, a slew of local businesses, a photography joint in the UK, and a baking powder manufacturer, to name a few, I think they'll be OK. But I'm cooling of it regardless. ;-) Regards, -Allan --

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread robert zeidler
Or taking a lead from GP, Arrowhead, aerohead, or some such? Make a great headbadge. On Friday, January 6, 2012, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote: Well, since Calumet originated as an Indian tribe and is the name of a township in NW Indiana, a river, a slew of local businesses, a

Re: [RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Allan in Portland
Those are nice ones. I really like Bois Forte. However, contra the Calumet example, if it's still solely associated with the tribe it may not be available. And this is my last one (ok, no promises ;-)) if Tippecanoe is too cute sounding, may I suggest Wabash. Terre haute (high ground), -Allan

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
There ya go, Z-Man. I thought Arrowhead was cool, too (and sent it to Grant). It begs for a spear through the downtube decal with an arrowhead on the end. I don't think it would be too much work to tie it to the warrior chief headbadge G would like to use. It's too bad Chief and Scout are

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread robert zeidler
Lived right on the banks of thr Wabash for a coupla years. On Friday, January 6, 2012, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: There ya go, Z-Man. I thought Arrowhead was cool, too (and sent it to Grant). It begs for a spear through the downtube decal with an arrowhead on the end. I don't think

[RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Bill Carter
On Jan 5, 12:12 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: On 1/4/12, Esteban kemm...@gmail.com wrote: Ride the Romulus as the classic road bike it is. This may be just a question of semantics, but I have always thought of the Ramboulliet/Romulus as a type of sports tourer bike. Keep in

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Steven Frederick
I own a Heron Road and a Rambouillet (and coincidently owned a Waterford 1250). The Heron Road and 1250 were pretty similar--the Heron is a bit stiffer-tubed and sportier but they have about the same fender clearance. (i.e., not much). The Rambouillet is a touch longer and slightly less sporty

[RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Bill Carter
I should probably add that I think the Roadeo (which I misspelled in my previous post) is a great looking bike also, I just think the name is a little too punning and cutesy. (A minor complaint at best.) On Jan 6, 11:49 am, Bill Carter billcar...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 5, 12:12 am,

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne

2012-01-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Single Sixty Sidepull Sam -- does this mean what I think it does? Photo? Gear? Your evaluation of it? On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 9:32 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I scratched the itch, but I bought Matt's silver Quickbeam instead of an SO. Can't wait for it to get here!

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread John Price
I'm with Robert and Joe on this one - Arrowhead or something along those lines. I think that'd be a very cool name and a refreshing change (in my humble opinion) from the oddball person names Rivendell has been using of late. (Give me Saluki any day over A. Homer Hilsen - but then I have a

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread TSW
Are these tribes still extant? I wonder what it'd be like for a member of a tribe to see a bike named after his or her people. Would it be like seeing: FS: 56cm Englishman Anyone put Hetres on a German? I really regret selling my Japanese. My new Canadian just isn't the same. Stolen Egyptian

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo or RB1?

2012-01-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Here are the numbers for a 1993 RB1: http://yojimg.net/bike/equipment/bikes/rb1_geo.php and for the Roadeo: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0 The 57 cm Roadeo would fit me perfectly ... On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM, Ely Rodriguez

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread robert zeidler
AHH was nice, when it was just that but it's getting a bit moldy IMHO. BTW did anybody get notified about their deposit on the new bike? On Friday, January 6, 2012, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Are these tribes still extant? I wonder what it'd be like for a member of a tribe to see a bike

[RBW] Re: School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread Bill Carter
On Jan 6, 11:03 am, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Here ya go, Bill. http://www.flickr.com/photos/by-cycle/4058054535/ I like it, Joe. Good choice. Kind of in between the HyperCanary and the mustardy colors. The one thing I dislike about my Waterford is that it shows every speck of

[RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
In my opinion, a classic road bike has shorter chainstays and lower bars (circa the '80s) than a Ram/Rom/AHH. The latter to me is more of a sport tourer, which would be a classic road bike stretched a bit, with a higher headtube. In my mind, the full-on touring line is drawn at beefier frame

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo or RB1?

2012-01-06 Thread William
Patrick. Let me know if you desperately want my 56cm RB-1. The only non-stock items are the handlebar tape, chain and the tires. It's a 1992, so no 'gd fender' braze ons. It's living in Illinois, so it would take some doing to get you connected with it, but again, if you're truly

[RBW] Re: School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
I found this on the Riv site. The Hillborne 10-or-so pics down is a nice yellow, too. http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/11590199765/staph-bykes -- 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: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne

2012-01-06 Thread Peter Pesce
Patrick- Not sure what you think it means ;-) but it's a 60cm Sam with sidepull brakes and a single top tube. There was a thread a couple of months ago where some of us were trying to decipher all the various versions of Sam that are/were available. I have a few not-so-great flickr photos

[RBW] Re: School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread William
The world famous Jay Ritchey Hillborne! Captured in the wild: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6324307454/in/set-72157628078846998 -- 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: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne

2012-01-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Single refers to top tube; sorry, I thought it might refer to a single gear. I could see a ss Sam ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3FnpaWQJO0 On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick- Not sure what you think it means ;-) but it's a 60cm Sam with

[RBW] Re: School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
Ah geez, my eyes are crossing trying to compare yellows. Paint it like Jay's sounds like a good bet, eh? -- 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] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Allan in Portland
Each their own, of course, but improper nouns lack zip. -Allan -- 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/-/WJheyJbYArsJ. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread Steven Frederick
He was funnier when he was edgy and anonymous... On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 9:49 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Thu, 2012-01-05 at 18:29 -0800, grrlyrida wrote: I'm with Joe. First I thought maybe it's a guy thing, but I just don't find him amusing or funny. Neither do I. --

Re: [RBW] Re: SRAM Automatix versus Sturmey Archer S2 Duomatic on SimpleOne

2012-01-06 Thread David Spranger
Thank you! -- 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/-/rjz5UOdTa_oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: 59cm Riv A/R for sale on Bend, OR CL

2012-01-06 Thread Jeremy Till
Damn--something about dark colored Rivs just does it for me--black, dark green, etc. Esp. when built up with proper silver parts, the way the frame and the parts contrast looks so right. There was a 62cm Road Standard on ebay about a month ago that was a similar color (at least to my

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread William
Those 17 kids of his mellowed him some, too, I imagine. -- 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/-/R3WyNrQDXcMJ. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread George Schick
Well, this'll give away my own NE Indiana roots, but I'll opt for Little Turtle. He was Miami Tribe leader during the early settling of the upper Midwest and figured into the French-Indian War and the War of 1812. I especially liked him because he was clever enough to realize that he could

[RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Darin G.
I don't think I'd want to change the brake just to get .2mm of additional tire under a fender. This bike already rides nicely. What I would want to do is squeeze every bit of comfort possible out of it for long rides without affecting its performance and generally sporty nature as I bought this

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread EricP
One problem as I see it with that name- How was the ride? Arrowing. (With apologies to Yellow Submarine.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 6, 10:59 am, John Price lindapri...@comcast.net wrote: I'm with Robert and Joe on this one - Arrowhead or something along those lines.  I think that'd be a

[RBW] Re: paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread Liesl
Hi Seth, I went through several machinations when I got my SON hubbed wheel and wnated both the wheel and my E3 to go back and forth between my Saluki and my protovelo bleriot. I used Peter White's gold connectors and they work fabulously. I put one set on very short wires coming from the hub,

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote: I don't think I'd want to change the brake just to get .2mm of additional tire under a fender.  This bike already rides nicely. What I would want to do is squeeze every bit of comfort possible out of it for long rides without

RE: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Yup. Just before Christmas. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of robert zeidler Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 12:13 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Indian bike names AHH was

[RBW] Re: Fenders/Tires for Rom

2012-01-06 Thread Darin G.
Hard to argue with, I agree. I'm going to ride over to my LBS this afternoon--they've got a Rom with fenders and some GB Cypress tires mounted on wheels and we'll take a look at it. D.G. On Jan 6, 1:40 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM, Darin G.

[RBW] Re: paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread William
I've got a mental prototype (aka a hare-brained fantasy) of a magnetic connector similar to Apple laptops for my SON/Edelux. With my meager fabrication skills on that small-scale, I imagine it would have to go through many prototype stages before it would be any good at all, but I believe the

Re: [RBW] School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread David Sprunger
Joe, Here's a link to my Rivendell. It may be brighter than you're looking for. I think the color was called RB1 yellow. I chose it out of the old color brochure Rivendell used to send out. I had hoped it would be a close match to an old yellow Previa we used to drive. Good look with your quest.

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Peter Pesce
I don't think GP will like it, but I think Chief would be great. The long and laid-back nature of bike makes me think of someone who's entitled to take their time... The back-up bars also remind me of this: http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/experience/history/pages/vintage-news.aspx And

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2012-01-06 at 13:17 -0500, Steven Frederick wrote: He was funnier when he was edgy and anonymous... As far as I'm concerned, he was never funny. -- 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: paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread Liesl
On Jan 6, 2:57 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I've got a mental prototype (aka a hare-brained fantasy) of a magnetic connector similar to Apple laptops for my SON/Edelux.  With my meager fabrication skills on that small-scale, I imagine it would have to go through many prototype stages

Re: [RBW] Re: paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 3:57 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I've got a mental prototype (aka a hare-brained fantasy) of a magnetic connector similar to Apple laptops for my SON/Edelux.  With my meager fabrication skills on that small-scale, I imagine it would have to go through many

Re: [RBW] School-bus yellow, mustard

2012-01-06 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Joe, Beautiful -- 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/-/rrvkF2mc3HQJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Liesl
On Jan 6, 11:07 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Are these tribes still extant?  I wonder what it'd be like for a member of a tribe to see a bike named after his or her people.  Would it be like seeing: FS: 56cm Englishman Anyone put Hetres on a German? I really regret selling my

Re: [RBW] Re: paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread William
Seth K+J magnetics has all shapes and sizes of rare earth (neodymium) magnets. They have a nice website, and I've bought lots of stuff from them for unrelated projects. My idea is round flat disk magnets, with the poles aimed along the flat part of the round disk shaped magnet. It's called

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread robert zeidler
In the immortal words of Drill Sargent Hulka, Lighten up, Frances. On Friday, January 6, 2012, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: On Jan 6, 11:07 am, TSW tsesun...@gmail.com wrote: Are these tribes still extant? I wonder what it'd be like for a member of a tribe to see a bike named after his or her

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread islaysteve
I was thinking along the same lines. (My local football team is the Redskins, if you know what i mean...Not quite the same, No, worse). Thanks for putting it into words with concrete experience to back them up Liesl. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread cyclotourist
I look forward to reading him daily (and AHTBM tri-weekly). Makes me feel tingly and warm inside. READ SNOB On 1/6/12, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2012-01-06 at 13:17 -0500, Steven Frederick wrote: He was funnier when he was edgy and anonymous... As far as I'm concerned,

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe Big Box Saddlebag, Brand New, never mounted

2012-01-06 Thread David Mayne
Nigel Smythe Big Box #20-185 saddle bag, purchased from Rivendell in 2008 for $235.00, brand new, never mounted, looks to measure 13 x 12 x 11. Asking $220.00 + Shipping. http://dmayne.home.mindspring.com/nsbag/DSC_0040.jpg http://dmayne.home.mindspring.com/nsbag/DSC_0041.jpg

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Rivendell Rambouillet

2012-01-06 Thread Duy Tran
Just want to correct the post it is in fact a 52cm rambo On Dec 29 2011, 3:00 pm, Duy Tran duyhav...@gmail.com wrote: In great shape! Has nitto noodle handlebar shimano brakes along with silver tektro interrupter brakes. Has a sugino triple crank do not know the exact specs of it. And a 9

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
I've never been in a BSNYC/Riv thread before. I didn't realize announcing I'm not a fan would start all this. It shant happen agian..I'm not thrilled that he may be reading this. Like I said, he seems like a nice fellow. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread Esteban
He's a very strong writer (which may be a reason Grant likes him so much - it is for me). Maybe funny is not the best analytic. Satire isn't usually funny. But successful satire is clever, and often conveys a sharp critique. BSNYC is highly successful in both ways. On Jan 6, 3:00 pm, Joe

[RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread Jim M.
The first post pointed out Riv-content on BSNYC. That seems on-topic to me. Whether anyone finds him funny or not seems off topic and prone to inciting snarky discussion. I apologize for my part in it. I've become very tired of the low signal-to-noise ratio on this list and the iBOB list, and I

[RBW] Re: Custom cassettes

2012-01-06 Thread Bill Carter
On Jan 2, 7:55 pm, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I mentioned that I had a 9 speed 11-34 to convert into an 8 speed 13-34. Well by golly it works suprisingly well. After filing off the 3 rivets holding it together, I inserted 8 speed spacers in place of the 9s and used an 8 speed 13 tooth

[RBW] Re: Riv Spoof Today on BikeSnobNYC

2012-01-06 Thread islaysteve
The Steves disagree markedly!...This is the straw/camel's back for Jim...I think Philip said it best, humor is not something that you can vote on. -- 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] Todays Ride

2012-01-06 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Well as hard as it was to believe St Louis had temperatures in the 70's today. So a later afternoon 30 miler was in order. The early part of the ride was 24ish miles tail wind out and head wind home on gravel and single track along the river. Had a thermos of coffee and sunshine. What a

[RBW] Re: Todays Ride

2012-01-06 Thread William
Absolutely fabulous. -- 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/-/Mp-KIptSmEsJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: FS: 50cm Rivendell Rambouillet

2012-01-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
*face palm* On Jan 6, 11:50 am, Duy Tran duyhav...@gmail.com wrote: Just want to correct the post it is in fact a 52cm rambo On Dec 29 2011, 3:00 pm, Duy Tran duyhav...@gmail.com wrote: In great shape! Has nitto noodle handlebar shimano brakes along with silver tektro interrupter

Re: [RBW] Todays Ride

2012-01-06 Thread René Sterental
Very nice!!! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

Re: [RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
The Wampanoag name of the leader of the Native American Indian side in King Philip's War against the new England colonists - the bloodiest in New England history - was Metacomet. He wasn't the most admirable character, according to conventional history, but he did fight to the death in a

[RBW] Re: Custom cassettes

2012-01-06 Thread dougP
On Jan 6, 5:11 pm, Bill Carter billcar...@gmail.com wrote: Amazing! Sounds like a kludge worthy of the legendary P. Moore.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/kludge To the contrary, this is a highly elegant efficient solution (especially when you're retired, with a billable rate of

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Joe Bernard
My 2 cents is..I think Native-American traditions and names and such are very cool, and worthy of honor on a bicycle. I hope Grant doesn't get spooked out of it by people claiming he's disrespecting them in some way. Last I heard, stars 'n' stripes motifs on bikes was considered a celebration

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Liesl
On Jan 6, 10:41 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: My 2 cents is..I think Native-American traditions and names and such are very cool, and worthy of honor on a bicycle. I hope Grant doesn't get spooked out of it by people claiming he's disrespecting them in some way. Last I heard,

[RBW] Re: Anyone Regret Selling a Bike?

2012-01-06 Thread LF
On Saturday, December 31, 2011 12:47:24 AM UTC-5, Mattt trepidatiously pondered: snip will I in a few years change my cycling routine and have a need for the Quickbeam? I say: Life is unpredictable, filled with surprises, some of them quite pleasant. I've regretted getting rid of things,

[RBW] cable hangers - keyed or unkeyed?

2012-01-06 Thread Ted Durant
Question for those experienced with setting up cable hangers from threaded steerers: how important is it for the steerer to have a keyway (or, for older French cycle aficionados, a flat spot at the back of the steerer) to keep the hanger properly aligned? I'm assembling a bike with an

[RBW] Re: Indian bike names

2012-01-06 Thread Leslie
On Friday, January 6, 2012 5:19:36 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: This is important. I work with Native people, and appropriation of culture by Euro-Americans without asking is just not a good thing. Note that the University of North Dakota officially discontinued its use of the Fighting Sioux

Re: [RBW] Re: paddle plugs to attach cyo to son hub

2012-01-06 Thread Eric Norris
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