[RBW] ISO all steel, silver, 130 mm rear QR

2012-07-27 Thread Bertin753
As it says. **All** steel, please, and not just a steel skewer. Can pay or trade. Thanks. Patrick Moore iPhone -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: BikeCharge Aftermarket ‘Hub’ Lets You Charge Your iPhone With Pedal Power

2012-07-27 Thread Stonehog
There is also the Biologic Reecharge dynamo kit. http://www.thinkbiologic.com/products/reecharge-dynamo-kit I am using this with their iPhone case, and it is good so far. Brian Hanson Seattle,WA On Jul 26, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: Cool. Follow the link at

[RBW] Re: Image Request: Boscoe Bars from Above

2012-07-27 Thread Marc Irwin
Here you can findhttp://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2012/06/rivendells-bosco-bars.html, an shot comparing the big Bosco to an Alba from above. I put the Bosco's on my Hillborne and love them so much I intend to replace the the drops on my Hunq with the bullmoose model later this year. They

[RBW] Re: Should one grease between stem and handlebar?

2012-07-27 Thread Matthew J
I use the Lanolube from Riv. Beeswax will work but I don't have the patience to soften it. On Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:01:20 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: If you want to put something there to prevent galvanic corrosion, I'd suggest beeswax or lanolin rather than something slippery. jim m wc

[RBW] WTB: 64cm Rambouillet

2012-07-27 Thread Kieran J
Hey Y'alls, I'm looking for a 64cm Ram frameset. Colour-wise, I'd prefer orange, blue, green, in order of preference. Of course, that's only if you have one each for me to choose from ... Extra fantastic would be one with those mid-fork eyelets for a rack. Let me know if you are thinking

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus 61cm - Reduced

2012-07-27 Thread Kwabbott
I had it listed at $875. On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:32:13 PM UTC-4, Kwabbott wrote: Here's the new CL listing. Please contact with any questions, and I'm happy to take/send more pictures. http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/3152688679.html thanks for looking. Kevin -- You

[RBW] FS or FT NITTO, SACKVILLE,

2012-07-27 Thread rex
hi everyone i would like to trade for a saddlesack large or bosco bullmoose bars. if you dont want to trade ive included sale prices too. shipping included. i have: 150mm bulmoose bars from riv $120 nitto dirt drop 100 stem $45 sackville shopsack medium olive $35 thanks for your time joe kelly

[RBW] New Sam experience

2012-07-27 Thread 3wheelin
I just took my spanking brand new 56cm double TT green Sam for its first real driveI own a Homer and have been wanting this bike for awhile...All i can say is WOW I bought all new parts (of which i've never had new) at Rivendell last Saturday, along with the frame and brought it home to

[RBW] Should one grease between stem and handlebar?

2012-07-27 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I don't grease that area, and in fact, I think it's a bad idea. The a-bars don't have much roughness in that area, and, given the leverage of the sweep, can be prone to slipping under load. Grease would make that worse. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: New Sam experience

2012-07-27 Thread Mike
Glad you're enjoying your new Sam. Definitely post pictures of the bike and where it takes you. --mike -- 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] Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread RJM
So I have been thinking of getting my next Riv and would really like a bike for light road riding primarily. Something that I can do quicker road rides, some long rando rides, charity rides, group rides. One saddle bag or handlebar bag would be the most I could see putting on it. Something a

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread sean
Hi RJM, I have a 50cm blue Rambouillet I am considering parting with. It's built around 26 wheels and is a fairly standard Riv build (except I added Dura-Ace DT shifters). Perfect bike for various road riding and randonneuring. Shoot me an e-mail off list if this is something that might

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread Mike
I have a Hilsen and I've used it for rambling, road riding, randonneuring, touring and bike camping. It's a nice all-rounder. Similar to your Sam but probably different enough to justify the Sam. Make one more roadish and one more ramblingish. It works really well for long road rides and

Re: [RBW] Re: Complimenting my Ram

2012-07-27 Thread Rex Kerr
It's interesting that you get comments that often. My old Schwinn would draw complements every single time I rode it, so much that people who rode with me would laugh. My AHH, that replaced the Schwinn when I crashed it and was built up in a very similar fashion, but with nicer components,

Re: [RBW] Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I love my AHH, and there are smaller Toyo frames on sale at Riv. I like that dark blue color better than the newer Waterford lighter blue, so that's a plus (for me). I use the AHH For rando rides, and it's perfect for that. The Ram would be another good choice (although it is 26 instead of 650b).

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread RJM
I sent you an email, Sean. Thanks. On Friday, July 27, 2012 12:18:49 PM UTC-5, sean wrote: Hi RJM, I have a 50cm blue Rambouillet I am considering parting with. It's built around 26 wheels and is a fairly standard Riv build (except I added Dura-Ace DT shifters). Perfect bike for

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Funny... I have an opposite sort of question rattling around in my head. I have an AHH and am always re-configuring it for camping, around town errands, zippy road rides, etc. I've been thinking to get a 2nd bike to minimize the part swapping. I've been bouncing around on what that 2nd bike

[RBW] Re: Dave Eggers reviews Just Ride

2012-07-27 Thread David Spranger
Online now: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/books/review/just-ride-by-grant-petersen.html?_r=1 David Spranger Charlotte, NC On Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:52:02 AM UTC-4, Mike wrote: Is the review posted online? I didn't notice it when I skimmed that section this past weekend and can't

[RBW] Looking for shoe plates to convert road shoes to spd

2012-07-27 Thread Bertin753
Shimano used to make metal plates that bolted to road shoes and let you mount SPD cleats along with pontoons to allow easier walking. I have cleats, pontoons but no plates. Does anyone have some, or know a source? Thanks. Patrick Moore iPhone -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread Peter Pesce
Interesting timing on this discussion. I got a Quickbeam a few months back to use as a commuting / town bike. I had my Sam set up for quicker road riding, and an LHT for heavy hauling. After a few weeks I realized I had them at cross purposes. The LHT is now the commuter and hauler. The Big

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Both bikes - Hilsen and Roadeo - would be great light-load road bikes. I say pick your favorite color and wheel size, and enjoy. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, July 27, 2012 3:50:43 PM UTC-7, Peter Pesce wrote: Interesting timing on this discussion. I got a Quickbeam a few months back

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Romulus 61cm - Reduced

2012-07-27 Thread Reid
Thanks a lot for the info. I'm thinking of selling my 56 cm Rom, so yours is a good data point for price. Thanks again. Reid -- 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: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread ted
As others have said, if you are going to set them up quite different that could make sense. I have a 56 hillsen and and my wife has a 52 sam. Hers has alba bars and rumpkin tires, mine has drop bars and GB cypres tires. They are quite different to ride. The hillsen is defiantely a really nice

[RBW] Re: FS or FT NITTO, SACKVILLE,

2012-07-27 Thread Ginz
Joe I have the bosco non-bullmoose and I wish I had gotten the albatross instead. I mounted the bar in a stem but otherwise it is brand new. I realize you wanted the bullmoose version but let me know if interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I've not ridden a HH, but I did briefly own a Sam and, based just on that I'd say that the Sam makes a better all rounder or country bike -- excellent for that, IMO with the reservations that I didn't like its load carrying properties and, second, that it won't take the fat tires that I like for

Re: [RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Yep. My Hilsen felt like my Romulus, but with 650b wheels. It's a nice, lively road bike. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, July 27, 2012 7:53:47 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I've not ridden a HH, but I did briefly own a Sam and, based just on that I'd say that the Sam makes a better

[RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread J L
Yes it does make sense: You already know that you like the Rivendell ride and given different configurations the two bikes could be quite different. Keep in mind that the HIlsen has a very slight slope (1.5 degree in the top tube vs. the 6 degree for the Sam) so the sizing with be a little

Re: [RBW] Re: Does it makes sense to get a Hilsen if I have a Sam?

2012-07-27 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Good point, I have a 79 PBH and ride a 54 AHH and 54 Rambouillet. A 52 would probably work for both of those too, but anything smaller would probably be too small. Toshi On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 9:42 PM, J L subfas...@gmail.com wrote: Yes it does make sense: You already know that you like the