[RBW] Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

2013-03-10 Thread Lynne Fitz
Looked like this, right? http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157626993816847/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
*Tommy and I were lured to lands east of the Cascades by The Dalles Mountain 60 (it's not a race, not an event, just a bike ride, 60 miles of mixed surface riding over hilly terrain). When we got to the start it was more of a thing then what we were expecting, so we decided to head off on our

[RBW] Re: Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

2013-03-10 Thread IanA
Fantastic photos - what a marvelous part of the world. On Sunday, March 10, 2013 1:28:12 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote: Looked like this, right? http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157626993816847/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-10 Thread NWAJack
On Thursday, March 7, 2013 1:01:42 PM UTC-6, Davidbea wrote: Just made the call and my new A Homer Hilsen frame is on its way. I would appreciate some guidance on the build. I am looking to work with my local LBS as well as people in the group. What's the difference between the Sugino XD600

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-10 Thread NWAJack
On Thursday, March 7, 2013 1:01:42 PM UTC-6, Davidbea wrote: Just made the call and my new A Homer Hilsen frame is on its way. I would appreciate some guidance on the build. I am looking to work with my local LBS as well as people in the group. What's the difference between the Sugino XD600

[RBW] Re: How do Silver Shifters work?

2013-03-10 Thread Jay LePree
Hi all: This has been an interesting thread. Does anyone know if the ratcheting mechanism was designed for normal rear detailers? Has anyone used these with the derailers that RIv once sold where the spring tension moved the derailer upward toward larger cogs? How did they work with that

Re: [RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-10 Thread justinaugust
I have Hetres +VO Zepellins on my 58 Saluki (AHH in different life) with no clearance issues. -J, PHL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: How do Silver Shifters work?

2013-03-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
They work fine. In fact they worked wonderfully with the reverse pull LX rd that came with the Sam Hill -- best shifting rd/shifter combo I've used, except for the fact that it worked in reverse. The shifter doesn't care which way the spring pulls the cage; hell, it probably doesn't even know!

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Deacon Patrick
Beautiful wandering. One shirt for three generations? Impressive! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, March 10, 2013 1:40:36 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: *Tommy and I were lured to lands east of the Cascades by The Dalles Mountain 60 (it's not a race, not an event, just a bike ride, 60

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Saddlebag SQR Uplift

2013-03-10 Thread Ely Rodriguez
Eric, I know this is a very old thread, but do you still have the uplift rack? I'd like to buy it and try to make a bag around it. -Ely elyk...@gmail.com On Sunday, March 11, 2012 6:37:09 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: Used it for a few months, then it hung on the bike in the bike room for a

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Mike
Andy, so bummed I couldn't get out that way with you. Hopefully I can make it out next time. There are so many great roads out there. A ramble from Dufur to Maupin would be excellent. I was talking to a friend and he said it was pretty overwhelming the number of people that showed up for the

[RBW] Re: Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Mc
great photos - what make is the saddle bag on Sweetpea? On Sunday, March 10, 2013 3:28:12 AM UTC-5, Lynne Fitz wrote: Looked like this, right? http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157626993816847/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

2013-03-10 Thread Lynne Fitz
Ah! Riv content! It is a Nigel Smythe banana bag, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] kickstand question.

2013-03-10 Thread NWAJack
Trying to put on a single leg pletcher kickstand on my new ahh. Look like the rear derailer cable could rub the plate. Anyone see this issue? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-10 Thread David Hays
As I see the specifications the XD2 is 24-36-46 and the XD600 is 26-36-46. Being as I'm running a 11-32 cassette and don't live even near any mountains, I think I should be okay. On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:33 AM, NWAJack nwaj...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, March 7, 2013 1:01:42 PM UTC-6,

Re: [RBW] kickstand question.

2013-03-10 Thread cyclotourist
The front derailer cable rubs on my plate without any problems. As long as it's not making a bend or contacting a sharp portion, I considered it acceptable. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:38 AM, NWAJack nwaj...@gmail.com wrote: Trying to put on a single leg pletcher kickstand on my new ahh. Look

[RBW] Re: kickstand question.

2013-03-10 Thread Zack
i had a bike previously where that was happening, i filed the side of the plate down a bit so that there was no rubbing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] Re: Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

2013-03-10 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Lynne put my vacation photos on Flicker! Even the shots I missed. Cliffs of Moher this morning and back to Doolin the long way around the coast. 30 km is the long way with freezing rain in your face and headwinds that make the downhills feel like uphills. Life is good. On Mar 10, 3:38 pm, Lynne

[RBW] Books (slight damage) at a discount.

2013-03-10 Thread Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles has a sale of slightly damaged books at a discount: - Alex Singer, a gorgeous Japanese book on the French constructeur - The Dancing Chain, Frank Berto's reference on derailleurs - Paris-Brest-Paris, with hundreds of photos from this iconic race and randonneur ride - Copenhagen,

[RBW] Re: kickstand question.

2013-03-10 Thread NWAJack
On Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:38:52 AM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: Trying to put on a single leg pletcher kickstand on my new ahh. Look like the rear derailer cable could rub the plate. Anyone see this issue? Thanks. Think i'll file on it just a bit to make sure it's ok. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Riding a not Rivish bicycle around County Clare, Ireland

2013-03-10 Thread Kellie Stapleton
I'm going to Ireland in Sept. and I'm trying to figure out how to get my Sam with me. On Saturday, March 9, 2013 1:17:52 PM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: I have meetings in Galway later this week, so I flew over early to get do some cycling in an area of County Clare called the Burren.

Re: [RBW] Re: kickstand question.

2013-03-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Saw this myself when I set up my bike, thought about doing something about it, never did, it was fine On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 1:06 PM, NWAJack nwaj...@gmail.com wrote: On Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:38:52 AM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: Trying to put on a single leg pletcher kickstand on my new

[RBW] Re: kickstand question.

2013-03-10 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Notch it if you have to... http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/7604199554/ been like this for a few years without issue. --Smitty On Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:38:52 AM UTC-7, NWAJack wrote: Trying to put on a single leg pletcher kickstand on my new ahh. Look like the rear derailer

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Funny that you mention Maupin... There was a motorcycle club hanging out at the store in Dufur when we pulled up. They were interested in us, our adventure, and our bikes. We chatted for a bit before they pulled out and we went in to get food. At one point one of them said Hey, bikes is bikes.

[RBW] WTB brooks swift

2013-03-10 Thread JL
Hello all, I am looking for a brooks swift, black preferred. Anyone have a good condition / new one they want to part with. Ti or steel rails. Thanks Jason SF, CA reply offlist please. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Brian Hanson
Maupin = Awesome! I would love to drive down next time if you ever want to set up a Deschutes Riv Ride. Would be a good combo with fly fishing. Brian Seattle, WA On Sunday, March 10, 2013, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Funny that you mention Maupin... There was a motorcycle

Re: [RBW] Re: FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS

2013-03-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The smaller wheels necessitate a longer head tube, which makes the frame look bigger. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Dennis Hogan
Great pics Smitty Tommy - that is a beautiful area - I do the Gorge Ride every year: Dalles to Mosher Tunnels and back via Rowena Crest and last year the day before I rode out 8 mile road as a warm up. It is a beautiful route. BTW the Gorge Ride is sponsored by the Friends of the Historic

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Eric Wolforth
So jealous! In Chicago up until today it's been freezing w/ lot of snow on the ground! Hopefully we'll see spring soon! On Mar 10, 9:31 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Andy, so bummed I couldn't get out that way with you. Hopefully I can make it out next time. There are so many great roads

[RBW] dan lightfoot

2013-03-10 Thread andrea struchen
1997 rivendell bike for sale custom everything call 319-826-3685 worth 3000.00 asking 1500.00 racing bike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

2013-03-10 Thread BenG
From 60F to about 40F I wear plain leather work gloves, like yard gloves, from the local farm supply (TSC in Indiana). They keep the wind off and aren't hot as I warm up. Last pair was 11yrs old when I lost them, so trying deer skin gloves this year from same shop. So far, even better

Re: [RBW] dan lightfoot

2013-03-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Man with a description like that people will just be banging down the door to buy it. Its a racing bike, and its worth 3K? I would say you are an idiot to not jump on this deal but I think we all know who the idiot is. On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM, andrea struchen

[RBW] Dura Ace centerpulls have been sold.

2013-03-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I

Re: [RBW] dan lightfoot

2013-03-10 Thread Christopher Murray
A little bit, maybe- just- the- smallest- amount, unnecessarily harsh perhaps? How about just asking some questions- size, color, frame or complete, spec, pictures, etc? Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] pedal across wisconsin?

2013-03-10 Thread Seth Vidal
Hi, Does anyone on the list have any experience with: http://pedalacrosswisconsin.com/ I'm a little curious about them - though I must admit - doing 50-60 miles/day for 6 days feels like it could leave me a bit tired - I'm curious just how flat this really is and other experiences. Thanks, -sv

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Great shots you two; thanks for sharing. On Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:40:36 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: *Tommy and I were lured to lands east of the Cascades by The Dalles Mountain 60 (it's not a race, not an event, just a bike ride, 60 miles of mixed surface riding over hilly

[RBW] Re: Maiden Voyage

2013-03-10 Thread Liesl
Named her Jenny, the road/trail Chica Warrior. Lookin' good. And what an outstanding name! RCW, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Fwd: Cycles Gladiator Canvas Art Poster Vintage Bicycle Excellent Condition | eBay

2013-03-10 Thread Eric Norris
For anyone looking for some classic cycling-related artwork for your Bike Room or Man Cave: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=271170295253 --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You

Re: [RBW] Fwd: Cycles Gladiator Canvas Art Poster Vintage Bicycle Excellent Condition | eBay

2013-03-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
For years I've had a framed copy of this in my garage; I found it at Goodwill for much less than $50. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: For anyone looking for some classic cycling-related artwork for your Bike Room or Man Cave:

Re: [RBW] pedal across wisconsin?

2013-03-10 Thread Kenneth Stagg
Seth, No experience with this group in particular. Flat is a relative thing when it comes to bike rides - to me most of Wisconsin so far is 'flat' but that's because I'm judging it against long, sustained climbs. I don't think I've done a climb that was much longer than one mile yet (though I

[RBW] Re: pedal across wisconsin?

2013-03-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'm not familiar with that organization, but I can vouch for Wisconsin being a nice state for road riding, with a dense network of good quality, low traffic alphabet roads (the county roads usually have names like A and QQ). Personally, I find the area around Madison to be a little dull

[RBW] Re: pedal across wisconsin?

2013-03-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Heck, if you come a week early and do the midwest country bike rally with me in Minnesota, your legs will be plenty strong for the PAW tour. On Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:38:35 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I'm not familiar with that organization, but I can vouch for Wisconsin

Re: [RBW] Fwd: Cycles Gladiator Canvas Art Poster Vintage Bicycle Excellent Condition | eBay

2013-03-10 Thread Eric Norris
Auction starts at $1. Game on! –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5 On Mar 10, 2013, at 3:22 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: For years I've had a framed copy of this in my garage; I found it at Goodwill for much less than $50. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Eric Norris

[RBW] Re: Eastern Oregon Teaser

2013-03-10 Thread Aaron Schmidt
The first quarter mile is the worst part of that ride! Well, except for crossing the bridge from the Maryhill area to Biggs, OR. Looks like you found some nice places to ride, but when you go back, do consider riding Dalles Mountain Road, and Old Moody Road. They're fantastic dirt climbs.

Re: [RBW] pedal across wisconsin?

2013-03-10 Thread Dan Abelson
I am not familiar with that group but I have biked across Wisconsin. It was great riding, pretty, low traffic roads. There were some areas especially near the Mississippi with rolling hills but it was not particularly hilly. Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Mar 10, 2013 5:02 PM, Seth Vidal

[RBW] New to me Sam

2013-03-10 Thread Edwin W
Thanks to this group for all of the advice and parts! Here http://www.flickr.com/photos/90785999@N06/sets/72157632922170151/ is my Sam, finally built up in time for my birthday this week. Basic parts list: Riv Sugino Chainguard/40/26 I'll run it 1x8, see how often I use the granny and that

[RBW] Understand your limitations.

2013-03-10 Thread Manuel Acosta
Good time riding to nowhere and back. Doing my first Populaire last year I got to riding with Esteban who told me when nearing the end of his 300k and there's a zen feeling with nothing around you in sheer darkness. It was a humbling opportunity to ride with so many strong and experience

[RBW] Re: Understand your limitations.

2013-03-10 Thread Michael
How did you train for this, Manny? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Understand your limitations.

2013-03-10 Thread William
Savage, bro. Savage. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Understand your limitations.

2013-03-10 Thread Joe K
Saw your pics. I am envious. All those miles of beautiful road and scenery. (Speaking as a resident of NYC.) (I wouldn't call that nowhere.) Joe On Mar 10, 11:53 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Savage, bro.  Savage. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: [Randon] Does anyone make a small, simple helmet light?

2013-03-10 Thread Eric Norris
If that's what you're looking for, you'll be better off looking at your local hardware store (as one other responder suggested). You might also try Big 5 or another discount sporting goods store--REI and other sports-related stores tend to offer nicer, higher-priced items that have more