[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?

2012-03-30 Thread Rob
I've been very happy with my Randi Jo Fab saddle cover for my Berthoud. She makes one for Brooks as well: https://www.randijofab.com/products-page/saddle-covers/saddle-cover https://www.randijofab.com/products-page/saddle-covers/saddle-cover It's held up well for the year and a half I've had

[RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

2012-03-30 Thread islaysteve
Thanks, Liesl, I've admired your bikes as well your posts here before. I'm just starting to deal with the saddle bag issue (don't have a real bag yet though). I've mounted a Silver Hupe on the Bleriot and as is, the upward angle makes it pretty much useless. However I was able to bend it

[RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne

2012-03-30 Thread Mike On A Bike
The uppermost top tube has a pump peg that is set far in from the end of the tube, so the gap is too small. The lower top tube has no pump peg and the regular tube is too long for the pump to fit. I will get the clearance measurements when I get a chance. On Mar 30, 12:14 am, rob markwardt

Re: [RBW] Yay Goines!

2012-03-30 Thread islaysteve
I'm also looking forward to seeing the poster design. I'm wondering what kind of price range we're looking at. -- 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] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread jimD
Of course the young fellow doesn't mention if he had lights. I'd bet not. …hopefully the parents weren't informed that the root cause for this mis-adventure was Mr. Acosta's 'Venturing' influence? I'm certain your ride on Saturday won't be a mis-adventure. Does your camera work in the rain? Cause

[RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne

2012-03-30 Thread Kelly
Park makes a frame pump short enough and adjustable to fit several different lengths. It is nice having it around instead of keeping the multiple sizes around. Now finding the xl frame pump for my 68cm Quickbeam has been a challenge. Kelly -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH 56, 57 compare contrast?

2012-03-30 Thread Steven Frederick
Not just you, Frank--you took the words right out of my mouth... Steve On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 7:18 PM, Frank Brose fkbr...@gmail.com wrote: Given my choice between 650b or 700c I'd always go with the 650b and I don't think 1 cm either way frame size means squat. I just like 650b. Can't

RE: [RBW] Re: Thinning the herd some more. FS a Roadish Rivish Racingish Lugged Steel ride

2012-03-30 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Really? Jeez, I just looked at eBay under Rivendell as a search term and there are dozens of non-Riv items there -- including a non-Riv fully built bike (Bridgestone, admittedly, but I seriously doubt that the 'Bay-ing Hounds understand the connection. Try Rivendell-ish or Rivendell-inspired

RE: [RBW] Re: Thinning the herd some more. FS a Roadish Rivish Racingish Lugged Steel ride

2012-03-30 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
sorry all meant to reply to sender only. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allingham II, Thomas J Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 10:28 AM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Re:

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread Adam
I was planing on joining you Manny but the 1/2 inch of rain and 30-40mph wind gusts in the forecast have me reconsidering. It'll be tough crew out there to be sure. Cheers, Adam On Mar 29, 12:10 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Having been inspired by many people on the

[RBW] FS on ebay: 59 Roadeo - not mine but beautiful

2012-03-30 Thread cyclotourist
Save a couple bucks over new, looks gorgeous: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150787007075 Has threadless stem which I highly recommend. Frame needs to be 2cm larger though! :-) -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an

[RBW] Re: FS on ebay: 59 Roadeo - not mine but beautiful

2012-03-30 Thread William
It is my size, but I think if I had the $1750, I'd buy one from Riv for $2000 and pick my own color (and get $100 back on my next invoice) On Friday, March 30, 2012 8:47:21 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Save a couple bucks over new, looks gorgeous:

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread William
I'm going to spend the evening fashioning a mounting plate for my old GoPro. It's submersible, but I've never actually mounted it to a bike. It'll be epic On Friday, March 30, 2012 5:49:43 AM UTC-7, JimD wrote: Of course the young fellow doesn't mention if he had lights. I'd bet not.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinning the herd some more. FS a Roadish Rivish Racingish Lugged Steel ride

2012-03-30 Thread William
I haven't been able to get reply to author to work either, Tom. Better be careful what you say! :) On Friday, March 30, 2012 7:29:02 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: sorry all meant to reply to sender only. -- *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:

[RBW] Re: Thinning the herd some more. FS a Roadish Rivish Racingish Lugged Steel ride

2012-03-30 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Keyword spamming is common, and Rivendell is a popular one. My favorite was the listing for a nasty, kinked old piece of cable housing that was allegedly removed from a Rivendell. On Thursday, March 29, 2012 6:48:54 PM UTC-5, William wrote: ...and it's on ebay now starting at $750.

Re: [RBW] Yay Goines!

2012-03-30 Thread Zack
I think it says poster will be $25. On Friday, March 30, 2012 7:40:58 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: I'm also looking forward to seeing the poster design. I'm wondering what kind of price range we're looking at. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Yay Goines!

2012-03-30 Thread William
$25-$30 would be par for a DLG print. On Friday, March 30, 2012 10:22:36 AM UTC-7, Zack wrote: I think it says poster will be $25. On Friday, March 30, 2012 7:40:58 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: I'm also looking forward to seeing the poster design. I'm wondering what kind of price range

Re: [RBW] Re: FS on ebay: 59 Roadeo - not mine but beautiful

2012-03-30 Thread cyclotourist
Good point(s)! I don't pay more than around 50% of retail for used bikes/parts, but this one falls in between the cracks. New condition, but it's not retail, so it's used. $1,500 and maybe free shipping would be spot on??? On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 9:39 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: It

Re: [RBW] Re: FS on ebay: 59 Roadeo - not mine but beautiful

2012-03-30 Thread William
Agree. It is 'or best offer'. So maybe this seller knows that $1750 is a stretch. Since he wants an extremely cheap $40 for shipping, I agree that if somebody offered $1460 and got it, they'd be getting a deal. On Friday, March 30, 2012 11:01:25 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Good

[RBW] Re: Proto SimpleOne on Web specials.....

2012-03-30 Thread William
But is it 56 or 58? Title says 56, text says 58! 58 is me, but I'm afraid to call! If I call I might buy it! Must resist! On Friday, March 30, 2012 11:47:21 AM UTC-7, EastBayGuy wrote: Nice http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-0002.htm Dustin G WC Ca -- You received this

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread William
Manny You know how to reach me. Let me know if you want to exchange mobile phone numbers. Bill (aka Bubba) On Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10:06 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur event, I'm planning to ride the populaire

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread Lynne Fitz
In the rando crowd up here in the Great Pacific Northwet, it is considered bad form to not have fenders and loong mudflaps when the roads are wet. At least, if you want anyone to ride with. Just sayin, Lynne F On Mar 29, 9:04 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I'm still

[RBW] Re: Proto SimpleOne on Web specials.....

2012-03-30 Thread rcnute
It's been changed to 58 just for you! Ryan On Mar 30, 11:52 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: But is it 56 or 58?  Title says 56, text says 58! 58 is me, but I'm afraid to call!  If I call I might buy it!  Must resist! On Friday, March 30, 2012 11:47:21 AM UTC-7, EastBayGuy wrote:

[RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2012-03-30 Thread Zack
Reviving this thread! I am now endeavoring to do this to the Sam. It occurs to me that I need to get brake housing cables for my second set of handlebars, didn't think about that. Also, I have a question - for those of you with canti brakes, how are you doing the front brake swap? Do you

Re: [RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2012-03-30 Thread cyclotourist
Thomas, what type of wheel lock do you have mounted on the Sam? I have a cheapie on my old Schwinn but would like to get a better one. On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 4:39 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Hi! Go for it! Here's my story:

Re: [RBW] Re: Proto SimpleOne on Web specials.....

2012-03-30 Thread cyclotourist
Resistance is futile, or so I've heard. Just get it! On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 11:52 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: But is it 56 or 58? Title says 56, text says 58! 58 is me, but I'm afraid to call! If I call I might buy it! Must resist! On Friday, March 30, 2012 11:47:21 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Proto SimpleOne on Web specials.....

2012-03-30 Thread William
Close out Simple One? Just get it! 58cm Betty Foy? Just get it! 58cm Atlantis? Just get it! Hopefully my Trek for sale on ebay will auction up to about $6000 so I can do all of the above! On Friday, March 30, 2012 2:05:22 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Resistance is futile, or so

Re: [RBW] Re: Proto SimpleOne on Web specials.....

2012-03-30 Thread cyclotourist
At least there's some consistency there!!! On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 2:31 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Close out Simple One? Just get it! 58cm Betty Foy? Just get it! 58cm Atlantis? Just get it! Hopefully my Trek for sale on ebay will auction up to about $6000 so I can do all of

[RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2012-03-30 Thread dougP
I put a DaVinci in the brake cable between the hanger the yoke. My bike is 58 cm so there's quite a bit of cable in there to work with. dougP On Mar 30, 1:54 pm, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: Reviving this thread!  I am now endeavoring to do this to the Sam. It occurs to me that I need to

[RBW] Re: Gearing question

2012-03-30 Thread dougP
Patrick: Since you'll be spending most of your time on a single ring, how about one of Surly's steel ones? Also, you can probably mix'n'match 7/8/9 speed cogs with 9 speed spacers to optimize using thicker cogs for the ones you use most 9 speed (thinner) for the extremes. Currently I'm using a

Re: [RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

2012-03-30 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Here's a big acorn bag on my little Ram: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/103372863272345033417/albums/5195592259807730961/5206639742299615202 On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 6:37 AM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: I'm just starting to deal with the saddle bag issue (don't have a real bag

Re: [RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

2012-03-30 Thread Stephen S
The link doesn't work I don't think you have it shared public or private with a link. On Friday, March 30, 2012 3:53:15 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: Here's a big acorn bag on my little Ram:

Re: [RBW] Re: doesn't anyone short ride a riv?

2012-03-30 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Thanks. I clicked public. On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 6:22 PM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: The link doesn't work I don't think you have it shared public or private with a link. O -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Using a Sam Hillborne as a go fast-ish bike

2012-03-30 Thread Bill M.
Fastish club ride around here pretty much means fit riders on racing frames with skinny tires and no more luggage than a spare tube and a CO2 cartridge, going hell-bent-for leather. I wouldn't use a Sam for that kind of riding, that's why Riv sells Roadeos, and why I keep a dedicated go-fast

[RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2012-03-30 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I see from the variety of responses here that it has been done, and apparently deemed successful by several knowledgeable people. My thought on it is purely philosophical, and is parallel to my thoughts about double-sided hubs on single speed bikes. It seems like it would be cool to be able to

[RBW] Re: Gearing question

2012-03-30 Thread Michael Hechmer
I think the new set up actually looks like this: 36 24 *12* 87 58 *13* 80 54 *14* 75 50 *16* 65 44 *18* 58 39 *20* 52 35 *23* 45 30 *26* 40 27 *30* 35 23 *34* 31 20 I would find a hi

Re: [RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2012-03-30 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I see from the variety of responses here that it has been done, and apparently deemed successful by several knowledgeable people. My thought on it is purely philosophical, and is parallel to my thoughts

[RBW] Riv-ish Living Photos

2012-03-30 Thread Eric Norris
A few shots of my Riv-ish Raleigh Superbe in today's batch: https://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/stories/16069 Click around on the photos to refocus--have fun! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread William
Here's the GoPro base that I fashioned tonight. I think it looks good to Go(Pro)! http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/6885041140/in/photostream On Friday, March 30, 2012 9:42:29 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I'm going to spend the evening fashioning a mounting plate for my old GoPro.

[RBW] Riding In Colorado

2012-03-30 Thread Smitty
I was able to drag my AHH along on a recent trip to visit family in Colorado. Over the course of 6 days I was able to get out for 3 real rides... i.e. not counting riding around at the park with the nieces and nephews. First... I did some exploring within the city limits of Ft Collins. I've

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread Smitty
Kind of last minute here but... have fun out there! --Smitty On Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10:06 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur event, I'm planning to ride the populaire this Saturday. Anyone else going? Any advice

[RBW] Re: Riding In Colorado

2012-03-30 Thread Manuel Acosta
Great pictures. Colorado looks amazing this time of year. The double headbadge is a nice touch. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Riding In Colorado

2012-03-30 Thread Stonehog
Nice pics, Smitty - love the Hilsen context. Brian Seattle On Mar 30, 2012, at 9:47 PM, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: I was able to drag my AHH along on a recent trip to visit family in Colorado. Over the course of 6 days I was able to get out for 3 real rides... i.e. not counting

[RBW] Re: My Grilver AHH

2012-03-30 Thread Smitty
beauty. On Saturday, March 24, 2012 2:25:27 PM UTC-7, Brian Campbell wrote: I got this frame about a year ago and built up with the following parts: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76454470@N05/ 61cm AHH Nitto Noodles 46cm Nitto Lugged Stem 100mm Brooks Imperial Nitto 65 Seat post Paul