[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Nick Worthington
A pair of the tan Little-Big Bens for my wife's Betty, and a Brooks Flyer Select for me. Not sure which frame we'll choose - Sam for our kid? Betty for me? Nick W. On Friday, May 31, 2013 10:00:39 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: A B17 Select, extra bracket for my recently purchased Cygolite

[RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread bobish
I put together an order with that in mind but enough items were out of stock or not exactly what I wanted--so that I had a hard time getting to the minimum. After a while, it just felt like I was adding items to my cart for the raffle--not because I needed/wanted them. So I ordered what I

[RBW] Re: The Perfect Stem, Slightly OT

2013-06-01 Thread Matt Beebe
Salsa used to make a steel stem called the CroMoto, which was a nice quill chromoly stem with faceplate.It looked good and was available in a variety of angles/lengths. But then, as with so many good things in the marketplace, production was abruptly ceased.Worse is better. I

[RBW] Re: The Perfect Stem, Slightly OT

2013-06-01 Thread Garth
I read the Jan article about open faceplates Matt . Thanks. I'd say to his perspective ... yes,no,maybe. The clamps on open face stems vary wildly, so as a blanket statement it is not true . All things are possible, yes but will they happen ? That's another story, we each decide our

Re: [RBW] The Perfect Stem, Slightly OT

2013-06-01 Thread clyde canter
What about these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Cinelli-Oyster-Silver-Stem-w-26-0-mm-clamp-130-mm-/271024595255?_trksid=p3284.m263_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D310412914994%26ps%3D54 Was surprised to see them with 26mm clamps.

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Large Saddlesack with birthday discount still came in at qualifying price. Not bad, since I was ordering anyway. Betty for my wife should I win. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 31, 2013 4:16:05 PM UTC-6, Ryan wrote: Not to dis Campy but decided to swap out my older Campy SR seatposts for

Re: [RBW] The Perfect Stem, Slightly OT

2013-06-01 Thread Michael
My wife's Raleigh comes with a Dirt Drop looking pop top face plate quill stem. Not sure who the manufacturer is. I can take it out to read the stamping at base of stem if you like. Looks like a silver dirt drop with face plate. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
Anyone know if the raffle is for a frame or the frame and build? I searched for my email and couldn't find it there or on the Blug. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 31, 2013 4:16:05 PM UTC-6, Ryan wrote: Not to dis Campy but decided to swap out my older Campy SR seatposts for Nitto S-83

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread WETH
Patrick, Facebook posting mentioned frame set. Text copied below from Facebook. Good luck to all! Best regards, Erl quoted text from Facebook follows: (couldn't get link to work) Rebates Out, Raffles In As I announced last time, the 5% rebate is going away to be replaced with lower pricing

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread WETH
Patrick, I forgot to ask how you like the Large Saddlesack? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Deacon Patrick
I haven't received it yet (they're backordered, but Riv. charged me for them and will ship when in, so I qualified for the raffle. Another example of great customer service!), so I'll let you know when I have and have abused it a bit. Grin. The plan is for it to be on the Hunqa all the time,

[RBW] Re: Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Mike
In the email it said that backordered items didn't count. It certainly seems fair to include backordered items. Maybe it refers to backordered items ordered prior to May? Maybe I'll call and put a saddlesack on backorder. Or who knows, maybe I'll just skip out on this raffle. Right now I'm

[RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

2013-06-01 Thread Jeremy Till
Think I'll make it out for this. Looks pretty remote, I assume I should pack plenty of food/water? On Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:36:59 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Start the summer right! June 2nd. Mixed terrain ride. Meeting at Fremont Bart around 9ish. Ending at Walnut Creek Bart.

[RBW] Re: Start the summer right. Mixed terrain June 2nd

2013-06-01 Thread ted
Very nice photos. Reminds me of how much fun it was last time. Might try and catch you in Sunol again, but only if I get a lot done today. Too much to do and everything seems to take longer than ..., well you get the idea. If you'r intent on making it to WC this time, are you planing to save

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Dave Rivbike
Hi Everyone, Dave here, reporting from the road in the SF popup store so this will be my only post today. Returning or cancelling an order technically cancels you from the contest. That was in the rules, at least. But of course if you return it after June 3rd, what can we do, tell you you

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Anne Paulson
Just to clarify: I ordered $300 of stuff. I'm returning something, but the remaining order is still well over $200. So I think I'm complying with the spirit and the letter of the contest. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:14 AM, Dave Rivbike d...@rivbike.com wrote: Hi Everyone, Dave here, reporting

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Dave Rivbike
Oops I meant to say, that if anything is defective or misshipped or whatever we will replace as usual at our cost. If you're returning it, please do so for store credit. On Saturday, June 1, 2013 11:14:35 AM UTC-7, Dave Rivbike wrote: Hi Everyone, Dave here, reporting from the road in the

[RBW] Re: Image codes possible on this forum?

2013-06-01 Thread Ron Mc
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/aP5040008.jpg it automatically scales it down yep, just copy the direct url, click the photo icon and paste in the url On Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:05:28 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote: PS- it posts the pic for viewing directly to the thread post

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Dave Rivbike
Thanks Anne. On Saturday, June 1, 2013 11:21:42 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: Just to clarify: I ordered $300 of stuff. I'm returning something, but the remaining order is still well over $200. So I think I'm complying with the spirit and the letter of the contest. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013

[RBW] Rivendell handlebars comparaison

2013-06-01 Thread oli c
Good day bunch, here's an illustration demonstrating the geometry differences between the current Nitto-crafted Rivendell-designed handlebars. It may answer at least six unasked questions. Here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/8915626620/ Stay safe and be comfortable, Olivier

[RBW] Vintage

2013-06-01 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Not a Rivendell, but still cool.. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7haOSpEHtV8/UapSVTAnM5I/AFs/AByO8a8WbcE/s1600/dscn0702.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] 5-31 and 6-1-13 - a set on Flickr

2013-06-01 Thread Eric Norris
Photos from the past two days' rides, taken aboard my IGH-equipped Quickbeam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157633862579674/ --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @campyonlyguy -- You received this

[RBW] Rivendell handlebars comparaison

2013-06-01 Thread bobish
Very interesting! Nice presentation. Perry -- 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] Re: Rivendell handlebars comparaison

2013-06-01 Thread jinxed
Let me be the first to say...THAT should be a poster. I love that!!! -- 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] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Mike
Thanks for the clarification Dave. As usual, awesome customer service which is why you guys are my favorite folks to indulge in retail therapy. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Rivendell handlebars comparaison

2013-06-01 Thread Garth
That's a nice comparison ... wonderful effort oil c !! Can this be done at full scale where a 100% image would yield full scale photos ? For example: One could actually measure on their screen how much further back the bars would come on say a Bosco and Albatross accurately !!! That

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell handlebars comparaison

2013-06-01 Thread cyclotourist
You know anybody with an on-line store that could sell it? Cheers, David On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 2:49 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: Let me be the first to say...THAT should be a poster. I love that!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

2013-06-01 Thread jinxed
OK...so after a very overwhelming response...(THANK YOU!!)...I put my wife and daughter to work getting everything packed, labeled, stamped, AND decorated for voyage across the land! Learning curve is still in motion but I think we got it down. We did end up having to reopen and audit 60

Re: [RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

2013-06-01 Thread cyclotourist
Awesomeness, Brad! Cheers, David On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 3:15 PM, jinxed hbcl...@yahoo.com wrote: OK...so after a very overwhelming response...(THANK YOU!!)...I put my wife and daughter to work getting everything packed, labeled, stamped, AND decorated for voyage across the land! Learning

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread marktaintor
I ordered a Big Rack to go on my new Sam, so I'll be choosing a Betty for my wife when I win! Mark On May 31, 2013, at 5:16 PM, Ryan ryter...@mts.net wrote: Not to dis Campy but decided to swap out my older Campy SR seatposts for Nitto S-83 2-bolts on my Rivs because I did have the rails on

[RBW] Re: Country Bike In-The-City Ramble, Portland Oregon, Sunday 9 June

2013-06-01 Thread Shawn Granton
Andy, thanks for the words of praise. I scheduled this ride around my work schedule, so I knew it wouldn't be perfect timing for everyone. I'm looking to do another one later this summer, so I'll keep everyone posted. -Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] big back rack, 26

2013-06-01 Thread bo richardson
greetings all, I am in need of a Nitto big back rack in 26 size for a 53cm Atlantis. I have quite a bit of trade goods right now including a black Tubus back rack, 700c Nitto, take off Sugino double with chain and Taigra derailleur, Nitto Platrack and luggage brand new. Check for other

[RBW] Re: Image codes possible on this forum?

2013-06-01 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Historically, we've generally linked to the posted photos. Over the past year or so, there has been a steadily increasing number of people posting directly to the list. I'm probably in favor on either direct links to the images, which let people click through if they have the time or

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

2013-06-01 Thread Mike
I blew it and missed out on the patches but at least I got in on the pins and buttons. I have two friends that are gonna be stoked to get these. Thanks for doing this Brad. Gotta make sure I don't miss out on the next round of patches. --mike On Saturday, June 1, 2013 3:15:32 PM UTC-7, jinxed

Re: [RBW] Anybody ordering to enter the Sam/Betty raffle? And usual excellent customer service from Riv folks

2013-06-01 Thread Mike
I ended up just ordering a gift certificate for my self for $225 that I'll put towards a Large SaddleSack or Sackville Panniers. Or something else. Who knows. I couldn't really decide what to get based on stock on-hand. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell SF Pop-Up Store

2013-06-01 Thread Joe Bernard
I came, I saw, I bought a mirror and a Just Ride book, which Grant signed. There were a lot of people there! It was very cool. -- 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,