[RBW] Re: FS: Shimano CX70 cantilever brakeset-New

2012-06-25 Thread Michael_S
these are sold now... Thanks for the responses. ~mike On Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:13:37 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote: I picked these up a while ago for a project that didn't work out. Brand new in box ( well I did unwrap plastic bag parts are in) includes front and rear and all hardware.

Re: [RBW] chambray

2012-06-25 Thread René Sterental
I bought a few (my first ever) from L.L.Bean and have to say I like them a lot. René -- 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

[RBW] Re: Grant Peterson in Nashville

2012-06-25 Thread RJM
I had a great time at this event and really love the book; I am very happy I made the trip down to Nashville to check Grant's visit out. Parnassus Books is a really nice bookstore, if you are ever in the Nashville area you should check it out. On Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:25:56 AM UTC-5,

[RBW] Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

2012-06-25 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Has anyone tried Bosco Bars with reverse brake levers? If combined with thumbie, stem, or downtube shifters, seems like the ultimate in keeping bar space open for hand positions. If you've tried it, please post photos/comments. Any reasons not to try it? cheers, Andrew...who put Boscos on his

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

2012-06-25 Thread Marc Irwin
I thought about it, but already had some levers and figured it would be unnecessary expense. There's no real reason not to, Marc On Monday, June 25, 2012 10:36:16 AM UTC-4, Andrew Letton wrote: Has anyone tried Bosco Bars with reverse brake levers? If combined with thumbie, stem, or

RE: [RBW] Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

2012-06-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I was building a frame with Mike Flanagan at A.N.T. last week and had planned to use my new Bosco bars on it with vintage CLB inverse brake levers. But the CLB levers route the cable through the bars, and I didn't think my aluminum Boscos would be happy with being drilled for an exit hole, so

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

2012-06-25 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
not mine... but proof that it can be donehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/7389129258/ . --Andy On Monday, June 25, 2012 7:36:16 AM UTC-7, Andrew Letton wrote: Has anyone tried Bosco Bars with reverse brake levers? If combined with thumbie, stem, or downtube shifters, seems like the

[RBW] An Alba, a Bosco, and a Noodle walk into a bar...

2012-06-25 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Here are a few pics of my recent handlebar juggling project.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/HandlebarJuggling?authuser=0feat=directlink I went from Albas to Boscos on my Big Dummy, and from Noodles to Albas on my Hilsen. It's all good. --Andy -- You received this

Re: [RBW] An Alba, a Bosco, and a Noodle walk into a bar...

2012-06-25 Thread Joe Bunik
What's the extra lever on Dummy fer? On 6/25/12, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Here are a few pics of my recent handlebar juggling project.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/HandlebarJuggling?authuser=0feat=directlink I went from Albas to Boscos on my Big Dummy,

[RBW] WTB a 68cm Riv (CA)

2012-06-25 Thread davidfrench
All right, I'm decided to stop fooling around. I missed several 68cm Riv here and there (QuickBeam, Atlantis... not seen yet a Bombadil) for reasonable price (understand sub $1000 for frames/fork). I'm 6f6 and 99cm inseam. I'm putting for sale all the tall frames I have (Soma 66cm, Bill Davidson

[RBW] Re: Tall Feller's Union Request

2012-06-25 Thread davidfrench
Have you tried to contact Ventana? On Friday, June 22, 2012 12:31:31 PM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Hey there - As I've mentioned in passing, I'm working as bicycle mentor this summer with the local cycling advocacy group - (Marin County bicycle Coalition - http://marinbike.org)

[RBW] Re: WTB: 110/74 BCD chainrings

2012-06-25 Thread jim
I may have a 38 and a 28 I'll look tonight. Jim On Sunday, June 24, 2012 11:37:14 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey all!Just wondering if anyone has any spare chainrings laying around. Looking for 110/74 BCD in possibly 40or38T AND 28Tnew or used doesnt matter.thanks

RE: [RBW] Re: Tall Feller's Union Request

2012-06-25 Thread Joe Bartoe
Jim, Keep your eye out for a Redwood (Rivs old big guy bikes). Also, look into Zinn bikes. Made for people just like this guy and can sometimes be found online for a good price. Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website:

[RBW] FS: Exustar Touring Shoes

2012-06-25 Thread Kris
Selling these shoes after less than a year of use. I am primarily a mountain biker so these shoes did not get a lot of use. Very good condition with just some minor scuffs. 8 out of 10 overall I'd guess. Two-hole pedal/cleats only. Size 45. Shimano 45s fit me PERFECTLY and these are just a

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell road-style bike for 82 PBH. Rambouillet, Road, Homer, Roadeo, Bleriot, etc.

2012-06-25 Thread Greg J
I'm not sure that's correct. The early Waterford Rivs (like the one I used to have) used an Everest bb shell. Although I can't remember whether that's the exact model. The rivendell branded shells came later. As for the sizing, I had a 54 c-t, and this one looks about the same, or maybe a

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell road-style bike for 82 PBH. Rambouillet, Road, Homer, Roadeo, Bleriot, etc.

2012-06-25 Thread Joe Bernard
1700 is a tad high, IMO. I'd offer him 1500, but not in your case: That's a lot of money for a bike that doesn't have the features you're looking for. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, June 23, 2012 6:27:53 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: Hello everyone, First I would like to say thank

[RBW] Fall trip in northern Wisconsin, open to all

2012-06-25 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
My goal in life is to spend lots of time having adventures on my bike, and I especially enjoy helping others have adventures on their bikes. Last year I did an open-to-the-public weeklong tour in SW Wisconsin. Five of us had a glorious time. This year, I have a new plan - explore the rustic

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 110/74 BCD chainrings

2012-06-25 Thread Michael Williams
cool Jim, thanks for looking. Just let me know. -Mike On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM, jim 4421...@gmail.com wrote: I may have a 38 and a 28 I'll look tonight. Jim On Sunday, June 24, 2012 11:37:14 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey all!Just wondering if anyone has any

Re: [RBW] Re: seeking mixed terrain ride reports near olympia, rainier, gifford pinchot, hood, deschutes, crater lake, and klamath

2012-06-25 Thread erik jensen
depending on how this contract wraps up, i may try to squeeze it between now and an upcoming wedding. leaving as soon as wednesday night! just decided to do this yesterday morning! On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Looks good erik. Was planning

RE: [RBW] Re: seeking mixed terrain ride reports near olympia, rainier, gifford pinchot, hood, deschutes, crater lake, and klamath

2012-06-25 Thread John Speare
I went on a tour in Gifford Pinchot a few years ago with some friends. Buddy Alex wrote up the details of where we went. http://alexwetmore.org/?p=487 Day 3 was particularly worth doing again. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Tall Riders attention!!!!!

2012-06-25 Thread robert zeidler
I've placed a tall-boys Zinn frame on ebay for auction. It will fit a wide variety of rider heights, as the pictures and description will show. Thanks for looking, more to come. RGZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: Tall Riders attention!!!!!

2012-06-25 Thread davidfrench
a link maybe? :-) On Monday, June 25, 2012 2:55:06 PM UTC-7, z-man wrote: I've placed a tall-boys Zinn frame on ebay for auction. It will fit a wide variety of rider heights, as the pictures and description will show. Thanks for looking, more to come. RGZ -- You received this

[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

2012-06-25 Thread davidfrench
www.ecovelo.info -- 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/-/rgksSd_YR-cJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

2012-06-25 Thread Leslie
The one I read that I've not seen mentioned here is GuitarTed's: http://www.g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/ -L -- 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: The Poster

2012-06-25 Thread René Sterental
I got my poster today, as I was out traveling last week. Everyone who has posted so far has had nothing bad to say about it, so it feels that many in the bunch feel that nothing that comes out of RBW has any flaws at all. While I like the poster, and do not regret buying it sight unseen, I can't

[RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-25 Thread dougP
Rene: Hadn't noticed the feet before but I think the bike is in a workstand and the front wheel is off the ground. FWIW, my wife thought it should have been an Atlantis but we're kinda partial that way...:) I love the expression the kid's face. He really looks like he's exploring the bike.

Re: [RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-25 Thread René Sterental
Yeah, I had thought that the bike on the stand theory made sense, but my mind didn't like it because Rivendell bikes are meant to be ridden. It is a good explanation and does indeed take me in the good direction of Rivendell inciting curiosity on a child who will then likely want to ride the bike

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell road-style bike for 82 PBH. Rambouillet, Road, Homer, Roadeo, Bleriot, etc.

2012-06-25 Thread Bruce Herbitter
See, yet another reason why someone needs to do a compendium all all Rivendell trivia. There are little tidbits about so many RBW products that would make a useful reference for interested readers. The thing about the BB shell is it showed no Waterford serial # in the picture. According to

Re: [RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-25 Thread Peter Morgano
As the brother of an artist I have just come to accept some things as they are without asking too many questions but it is not easy. Sometimes it seems stuff is out of perspective or askew but I have learned to take artistic items in thier totallity. I am a ceramic artist (unprofessional ) and

[RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-25 Thread BSWP
Two further comments: The thing I noticed right away are the spokes that are coming 'round the outside (left side) of the left fork. Just the way my brain works, it zooms onto those small details. But the Poster is not a photograph, nor a technical drawing - it's an art piece, and it is best

[RBW] Leonard Zinn Custom touring frame for a tall rider 68cm.

2012-06-25 Thread Robert Zeidler
End time: Jun 30, 2012 5:51:58 PM EDT View item: Leonard Zinn Custom touring frame for a tall rider 68cm. Sent from my iPad -- 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] The Poster

2012-06-25 Thread René Sterental
Yes. Our minds like to play tricks on us and also take shortcuts and jump to conclusions... Hopefully the poster, with its enticing composition and features, makes more people stop and gaze at it and then go online to find the answers to the questions their minds will ask subcontiously... How can

[RBW] Re: An Alba, a Bosco, and a Noodle walk into a bar...

2012-06-25 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
If you decide to go back to the Noodles, I'd be happy to take the Albas off your hands. Jay On Jun 25, 7:23 pm, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Here are a few pics of my recent handlebar juggling project.https://picasaweb.google.com/113148323994353762329/HandlebarJuggling?... I

Re: [RBW] An Alba, a Bosco, and a Noodle walk into a bar...

2012-06-25 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
The extra lever deploys the Rolling Jackass http://rollingjackass.com/center stand. --A On Monday, June 25, 2012 9:42:20 AM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: What's the extra lever on Dummy fer? On 6/25/12, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Here are a few pics of my recent

[RBW] Re: An Alba, a Bosco, and a Noodle walk into a bar...

2012-06-25 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
The extra lever deploys the Rolling Jackass http://rollingjackass.com/center stand. Thanks for the offer on the albas... I'll hang onto them for the time being. --Andy On Monday, June 25, 2012 9:23:31 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Here are a few pics of my recent handlebar

Re: [RBW] Re: The Poster

2012-06-25 Thread Philip Williamson
I put my poster up in my new cube, as the first personal touch. When the head of IT came by and hassled me about having nothing personal in the cubicle, today, I could step aside and say, What? I just put up a poster this morning! And then I looked at it and thought, what is going on with that