Re: [RBW] So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-05 Thread Anne Paulson
Big Sur? On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 10:53 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Damn Andy and his rumbling shenanigans now there needs to be a rumble in Cal. Slight talks on the other threads. Like to clean things and get things semi more organized. Lets make this happen I'm off

Re: [RBW] Re: SEA v PDX... and the winner is...

2013-06-05 Thread Michael Williams
Nice pics Charlie!Looked like a really rad time. On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 8:59 PM, charlie cl_v...@hotmail.com wrote: Here are a few of my photos...I had a great time..Here's a thank you to the other guys were patient with my abilities!

[RBW] Re: Start of Summer shenanigans.

2013-06-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Again... looks like good times. I love this group! -- 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] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I probably won't make it to this, but I like where this is going. -- 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: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread KenP
I have both on different bicycles. The weight or material is all the same to me, but the steel one is wider and feels better that way. On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:16:52 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: There is another thread on here from a year ago that didn't answer the question. The stock

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread bobish
I have 3 bikes with a-bars and I'm pretty sure one of them is cro-mo. Are they obviously marked somewhere? Near stem insert point? I need to look. Anyway, I don't think it makes much difference to me. How about cro-mo for heavy rider/rough-tough offroading and AL for a everything else? Perry

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread Garth
They'll both last as you will :) Seriously . need not concern yourself over such intangibles . Either one is wonderful . On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:37:39 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: ...torn between two Albas...feelin' like a fool... Wonder if the chro mo, or alu will last longer?

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

2013-06-05 Thread Garth
That's a great tip if you use grips Rene :) I personally don't use them ! I tape the bar with cork tape :) I use thumbshifters mounted in the inside top curve, and bar end brake levers, so I have about 12 inches of open bar to move around . It's Glorious Freedom !!! This to me expresses the

Re: [RBW] Re: Guys and Their Carbon Toys

2013-06-05 Thread Eric Platt
Have been insulted enough times to somewhat get used to it. In general don't wear lycra while riding, but even the stuff I have is not baggy enough by my standards. Anyway, a skinny tire is 38mm for my use. Have been again contemplating getting rid of both my Rivendell bikes to concentrate on

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

2013-06-05 Thread René Sterental
That's how I also set up my Bosco bars. Reverse brake levers and tape. Smooth free and clean to put your hands anywhere! René   — Sent from Mailbox for iPhone On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 3:45 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: That's a great tip if you use grips Rene :) I personally don't use

Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

2013-06-05 Thread Leslie
So last night, I liberated my 700c wheelset from the Bomba and put the 650b's back on it, adjusted the brakes, so it's back to ol' self. With that done, I popped the 700c wheelset into the canti-Rom's frame for the first time to have a look at clearances. H.. My front tire is

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Repair

2013-06-05 Thread Scott Henry
The brazing furnace is cool, made me think of this (about halfway down) http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/craftsmanship Scott Cheers, Scott Henry Dayton, OH FTM-PTB On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 11:45 PM, bwphoto bwphotograph...@gmail.com wrote: Love the folding repair stand that uses the seat tube.

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

2013-06-05 Thread bobish
It's not either or. I put the levers in the conventional place (about a grip's worth from the bar end) but ride with my hands in many positions, (looped around levers, in front of levers, on the bends out front, etc). As with drop bars, I use the lever as part of the bar. Perry -- You

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread Ron Mc
aluminum if you want light; steel if you want the Last bar On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:16:52 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: There is another thread on here from a year ago that didn't answer the question. The stock builds come with steel. I am sure they are fantastic. I have read a complaint

[RBW] Re: RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

2013-06-05 Thread Ron Mc
thank you On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:07:16 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: My bro-in-law has these same two (looks alike anyway) red and green Raleighs and I was over at his place a while back and took pics. RBW should have Sugino make some RBW logo cranks like Raleigh had their logo on their

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Repair

2013-06-05 Thread Ginz
This is incredible. This is going to require a large cup of coffee, donut and an entire saturday afternoon. -- 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: FS: Parts for sale

2013-06-05 Thread Ginz
Norm, Is the Phil hub a field-serviceable axle? If you stick a 5mm allen wrench into the QR hole, is there anything to receive it? On Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:37:28 PM UTC-4, Norman Bone wrote: Bike parts for sale Pix here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/sets/72157629348609808/

[RBW] Re: Just Repair

2013-06-05 Thread Leslie
http://www.archive.org/stream/bicyclerepairing00burr#page/156/mode/2up Keene NH. Just how long has Peter White been in business? On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:13:32 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Tip O' The Mouse to Master-of-The-Useful-Hack JimG, who posted this link:

Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

2013-06-05 Thread cyclotourist
Fat in the front and skinny in the back is what all the cool mountain bike kids do. What brakes are you using on the Bomb that you have that much adjustment? Cheers, David On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:55 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: So last night, I liberated my 700c wheelset from

Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

2013-06-05 Thread Leslie
Paul Motolites. Since the Bomba is a 650b frame, with the collar in the normal position, everything lines up fine. Slide the collar up ~2/3 in, and it hits at the 700c level. Had plenty of clearance under the fenders w/ the 700c-35 tire (of course, this is the same bike that I can run the

[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

2013-06-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Glad your spot was unburned. The devastation left behind a forest fire is amazing, but the recovery might be more so. --Smitty On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:46:26 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Woke up today knowing there would be a lot of LOUD construction due to all the heavy equipment that

[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

2013-06-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Yeah, we see the slow recovery from the Haymen Fire in '02. When they burn that big and hot, it really takes decades compared with the smaller, less volatile fires that are supposed to happen more frequently if we don't over manage our forests. Not that I have an opinion on the matter. Sardonic

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

2013-06-05 Thread RoadieRyan
As a West Seattleite I will say that there can be some good riding from Southworth to Port Orchard but I think the Interurban trail to Whibey Island was a good choice by Adam as it more directly gets them to good Island riding. Enjoy Adam On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 9:15:09 PM UTC-7, samh

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

2013-06-05 Thread Joe Bernard
I think you're right about an 11 or 12. In my opinion, any frame properly sized for you is going to require a long stem for bars with that much sweep-back. I'm a little guy, and even on an AHH which was a size too big for me, Albas with a 12 were *still* too close for me. Joe Bernard

[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

2013-06-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Erl and Patrick, Beautiful memories! It is amazing getting time with my kids in the remote quiet. Their wonderful energy has places to go and doesn't overload my brain and end my day after 3.5 minutes like it does at home. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:34:10 PM UTC-6, WETH

Re: [RBW] Saddlesack (med) grocery loading strategy and related questions

2013-06-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That very strongly suggests that the size of the Medium is nothing like the size of the Large. Oh well, I'll just live with the Medium -- after all, it does not do front line grocery duty. Must get that Fly fixed or install the Logo. On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 6:43 PM, Anne Paulson

Re: [RBW] Saddlesack (med) grocery loading strategy and related questions

2013-06-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
*And* remember not to paste in such large jpegs. On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:43 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: That very strongly suggests that the size of the Medium is nothing like the size of the Large. Oh well, I'll just live with the Medium -- after all, it does not do front

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubus Cargo Rack

2013-06-05 Thread johnb
sold On Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:47:38 AM UTC-4, johnb wrote: 26 model -- 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: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

2013-06-05 Thread Anne Paulson
Hey Pacific Northwest Riv folks, My touring buddy and I are thinking about a bike tour starting end of Sept/beginning of Oct, loaded touring with camping. He suggested starting in Seattle and heading south. I love the Pacific Northwest, but it strikes me that October would be too late in the

[RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

2013-06-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
There's no such thing as bad wether, just bad clothing. Grin. I can't speak to the specifics of the Pacific NW in October, but this general rule of getting quality clothing that works for every condition/activity yields a lot of wonderful fruit -- seeing things and places at times others

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-05 Thread dougP
San Luis Obispo is central to lots of great cycling, and is accessible to all. It's generally considered mid-way between LA San Francisco. If this is unknown territory for some, all the better! Camping? San Simeon, Morro Bay, Montana de Oro. Plenty of lodging choices plus tons of good

[RBW] It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Lynne Fitz
When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat mangled steel after being left-hooked) is now back, with a new (and upgraded) fork and a beautiful paint job!

Re: [RBW] Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread clyde canter
Michael, I have both. The only difference I can tell, other than the weight, and I can't perceive any difference between the two when attached to a bicycle is the aluminum one seems to be less prone to slippage in the stem. Both work equally well, but the aluminum ones seem to require less

RE: [RBW] It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
BEAUTIFUL color - well done. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynne Fitz Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 2:29 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] It is BACK! When I will get time to build it up until next week is

Re: [RBW] It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Ken Mattina
That's nice, Lynne. Can't wait to see it in person. On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: BEAUTIFUL color – well done. ** ** *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of

[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

2013-06-05 Thread Ron Mc
I want to see photos when you're done. On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:57:22 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Yes. You're nuts. But as David points out, what's the problem? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:22:56 PM UTC-6, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Sanity check-

[RBW] Showing off the Hunq around Honolulu

2013-06-05 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Most of the time I'm pretty anonymous when riding around town on my bikes. There aren't a lot of Rivs in Honolulu so they do stand out, but truthfully most folks don't pay much attention. Sometimes, however, you run into a bunch of folks that do... On the last Friday of the month here in Honolulu

Re: [RBW] It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Joan Oppel
Congratulations - and wow! Gorgeous paint job. Enjoy, enjoy.Question: what do you mean by upgraded fork?JoanOn 06/05/13, Lynne Fitzfitzb...@comcast.net wrote:When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread Michael
Thanks for all the input everyone! I got aluminum. Apparently there are no safety or flex, feel differences between steel and alu. Just 10 oz. and 24 bucks or so. I felt was worth it in the long haul to save a little over half a pound. It adds up. Not that it would make a dif to a

Re: [RBW] Showing off the Hunq around Honolulu

2013-06-05 Thread René Sterental
awesome!!! On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Most of the time I'm pretty anonymous when riding around town on my bikes. There aren't a lot of Rivs in Honolulu so they do stand out, but truthfully most folks don't pay much attention. Sometimes,

Re: [RBW] Fwd: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

2013-06-05 Thread Brian Hanson
In general, the weather goes gray on Sept 15th, but last year we had a sunny, warm October. Who really knows? Brian Hanson On Jun 5, 2013, at 1:00 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Pacific Northwest Riv folks, My touring buddy and I are thinking about a bike tour starting

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

2013-06-05 Thread Anne Paulson
On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: There's no such thing as bad wether, just bad clothing. Well... just because I can dress for camping in the rain doesn't mean I like camping in the rain. I find packing up and leaving in a rainstorm depressing. Drizzle

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-05 Thread René Sterental
Sounds like a very enticing idea. Hopefully I'm going to be available when it's scheduled. I'm off on the first half of July... René On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 11:29 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: San Luis Obispo is central to lots of great cycling, and is accessible to all. It's generally

[RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

2013-06-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Kind of what Stone Hog said... anything after mid-September is questionable. That said, we can have beautiful weather through mid-late Oct. Even if days are nice, nights will be cool to cold depending on elevation. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

2013-06-05 Thread Jay Lonner
Early October is arguably my favorite time of year here. The rains don't usually set in for real until November, and while the nights can get chilly the days frequently are beautiful. Alpine routes typically are wide-open, and the mosquitoes and black flies are mostly dead. If you're

Re: [RBW] It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Whoof! Pretty! Were the SS couplers added with the repair? On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Lynne Fitz fitzb...@comcast.net wrote: When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat mangled steel

[RBW] FS: Grid grey Toursacks, Excellent Condition

2013-06-05 Thread Emily
Hello all, I have a set of not-new, but very much like-new, grid grey toursacks. They are in impeccable condition. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44792891@N06/sets/72157633952742086/ $250 + shipping; let's go through PayPal. Please inquire at scottaqua...@mac.com and thanks!

[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

2013-06-05 Thread Swza
These fires will become more and more common. Although there was some snow at the end of the winter this year, overall, Colorado had very disappointing snow levels this year (especially considering how horrible the last two years were). We already had a fire in Evergreen and it's the middle

[RBW] Re: Just Repair

2013-06-05 Thread Brad
This is terrific. I want to try out some of the tips from the fork repair section. You can still buy reprints of the original. I know what my cycling friends are getting for Christmas this year. Brad On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:13:32 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Tip O' The Mouse to

[RBW] Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

2013-06-05 Thread James Valiensi
Hi, One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up on Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line. When I first built this bike, and was riding down the road, some passerby yelled Nice Rivendell. That was a nice compliment. Here is a flickr page of it.

[RBW] Re: San Juan Islands Tour Advice

2013-06-05 Thread bo richardson
On Monday, May 13, 2013 5:42:32 PM UTC-7, Adam wrote: Greetings All, Planning a tour this summer for my wife and I up to the San Juan Islands. We have about two weeks to spend on my Hillborne and her Atlantis exploring the area. We live in Berkeley and are planning to take the amtrak up

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

2013-06-05 Thread wjspencer
Hi, I got a pin from the original run back when. Can you send me a link or address for the new store? Thanks WJSpencer On Friday, March 1, 2013 2:01:14 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: OK I wanted to give an update on this project. A new batch of pins has been ordered and I was given a 4 week

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

2013-06-05 Thread mr.trout
Hi, Is this still available. Thanks. -- 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: Betty Foy/Yves Gomez stem question

2013-06-05 Thread KLA
On Monday, June 3, 2013 3:28:24 PM UTC-4, KLA wrote: Thanks for the responses! I may try a longer stem...I was also told a longer stem would make the bike feel more stable - although it feels fine in that respect now. I have very little bike 'knowledge' and and no mechanical skills -

[RBW] FT: 10cm Nitto Technomic stem for 8cm

2013-06-05 Thread Thomas B
Trying to dial-in my Sam. I would like to trade a lightly used 10cm Nitto Technomic stem with 26mm clamp for the 8cm equivalent. Thanks Tom https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hOPhjTZPyOI/Ua5kTsip2gI/AA4/pAW1Oot1_c4/s1600/stem.jpg -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Anyone riding upright with Brooks Flyer saddle?

2013-06-05 Thread Jay Lonner
I'm rocking a Flyer on my city/utility bike set up with Bosco bullmoose bars. It's fine for rides under 10 miles (which is most of my riding on this bike). But I just came back from a longer ride, and yeah, toward the end I was wanting a little more support. I just got a B68 last week

Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes

2013-06-05 Thread Dennis Hogan
Hi Tom- I have been running the Continental 42's for several months. I bot them from Riv and they were said to actually measure 38 mm which I found to be true. I have liked them - mainly riding on roads but with a few wild rides on gravel, dirt, frozen dirt etc. My only problem was finding

[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

2013-06-05 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
The Sanity Tipping Point ™ is when you get to the trailhead of the singletrack network, look down at your fixed gearing and decide that there's no real point in flipping to the coastable side. A point which is getting smaller and smaller in my third eye mirror Enjoy the ride and keep it

[RBW] Re: Bug protection face mask?

2013-06-05 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I dunno Manny - those seem to cover everything BUT the mouth and nose. +1 for the Buff - I have a few of these which I use when out in the sun on the boat. Or when it's just frosty enough to require a thin windbreak. They actually do cover well. Not sure if they are really all that

[RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-05 Thread Mike Schiller
The Central Coast has some nice rides for sure. Except Paso and Templeton get really hot in summer... like 100 degrees. How about somewhere like Huntington Lake. There are some nice backcounty roads up there including Kaiser Pass. The roads into Edison and Florence lake are remote, single

[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Michael
Congrats! Do you have more pics? Before and aft? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: So.Cal Vs Nor.Cal Rumble ?

2013-06-05 Thread Joe Bunik
Yes yes yes yes mike Schiller has it - just make it a weekend or whatever I can make it!!! On 6/5/13, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: The Central Coast has some nice rides for sure. Except Paso and Templeton get really hot in summer... like 100 degrees. How about somewhere like

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle tour Oct. 1st: weather too iffy?

2013-06-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
Yeah, that would be the no bad weather part of the equation. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 2:30:07 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote: On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: There's no such thing as bad wether, just bad

[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Fullylugged
Best looking Bleriot out there! Ride in style Lynn. I'm humming, Oh Bleriot! to Van Morrison's tune... On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:29:03 PM UTC-5, Lynne Fitz wrote: When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a

[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

2013-06-05 Thread Fullylugged
well, if you have to ask On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:22:56 PM UTC-5, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Is this nuts? -- 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

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

2013-06-05 Thread David Hays
Just received mine today. Even better than hoped for. Thanks. David On Jun 4, 2013, at 3:17 AM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Fantastic! Just ordered three. The other Seattle Brian. On Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:30:30 AM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: OK...it took me a bit to learn the

[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Lynne Fitz
Before and after: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/sets/72157632430316656/ The SS couplers were pre-existing. I had them installed right after I bought the frame in 2007. Upgraded fork - Riv didn't have a Bleriot fork. So I have a Saluki/Hillborne fork with mid-fork rack braze-ons.

[RBW] Large Sackville SaddleSack

2013-06-05 Thread Mike
Saw that these are back in stock in green and in the new tan color which looks great. Anyone seen the new tan SaddleSacks in person? I imagine they look even better. Anyone order one? http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bassl-tan.htm --mike -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

2013-06-05 Thread Frank Brose
You're frickin' crazy because you have a Saluki without wheels that needs to be sold to finance this fantastic idea you have to make the Simple One the ultimate bicycle to fit your needs. We'll be waiting for the FS add. But on the other side of the coin do you want to live your life wondering

[RBW] Re: FS-Wrights Leather Saddle W3N

2013-06-05 Thread Garth
Saddle is Sold !! Thanks Dan and all for the Group :) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

2013-06-05 Thread Dave
I've seen em in person, and have been using the tan small saddlesack since December. They look outstanding. I get compliments anytime I'm using it. On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:48:21 PM UTC-7, Mike wrote: Saw that these are back in stock in green and in the new tan color which looks great.

[RBW] Re: Mid-May Tour

2013-06-05 Thread Robert Kirkpatrick
Hey thanks all for the kind words and checking out these posts/pics. Sorry for the lack of individual responses but I'm actually back on tour, posting this from the road. I'm trying something different for this tour, using Track My Tour. So if interested in following along check out this post

Re: [RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

2013-06-05 Thread Brian Hanson
Aaron had the small tan on the recent rumble ride. It was a great looking bag. Exactly like the olives, but tan :) http://flic.kr/p/eCuneN Brian On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:45 PM, Dave davele...@gmail.com wrote: I've seen em in person, and have been using the tan small saddlesack since

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

2013-06-05 Thread NWAJack
What's the price on the rb-1? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Oiling a Select saddle

2013-06-05 Thread René Sterental
On my last Brooks saddle instructions, the message was to only oil the bottom IF not using fenders. Otherwise, just do the top. René On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: I think it's possible to use Proofide too often - there are some posts on the Brooks

Re: [RBW] Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

2013-06-05 Thread Curtis McKenzie
You may want to make a post at sdbikecommuter. They have a stole bike thread. On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, James Valiensi wrote: Hi, One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up on Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line. When I first built this bike, and was

Re: [RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

2013-06-05 Thread René Sterental
Not the best of photos, but at least you can see how the new tan color compares to other colors: My AHH sporting a rear original color tan Acorn saddlebag, brown Berthoud saddle, and other colors. I'd characterize the new RBW tan bags as having a greenish hue when compared to other tan canvas

Re: [RBW] Re: Large Sackville SaddleSack

2013-06-05 Thread René Sterental
Forgot to add the link to the photo... http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/8833090642/sizes/l/ René On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:35 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Not the best of photos, but at least you can see how the new tan color compares to other colors: My AHH sporting a

[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Aaron Thomas
Fantastic color! Does it have a special name? Is it the same as the Homer blue? On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 11:29:03 AM UTC-7, Lynne Fitz wrote: When I will get time to build it up until next week is another question. But my beloved Rivendell Bleriot (last seen as a smoking heap of somewhat

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

2013-06-05 Thread Pepe Demarest
I too would like to know if either is still available. On Sunday, May 5, 2013 5:06:31 PM UTC-5, Andy Forquer wrote: Selling my 54.5cm Rivendell Atlantis, as I am moving to grad-school and would like to trim down the fleet. This bike was purchased less than a year ago from the Rivendell

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

2013-06-05 Thread Leslie
I love the bonus artwork on the packaging: tell your daughter it's awesome! http://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8963817901/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Oiling a Select saddle

2013-06-05 Thread Ginz
The instruction sheet in the B17 I just bought says not to proofide the upper side of an Aged saddle. I assume the Organic saddles are oak tanned and certainly not aged. They mean the pre-aged saddles I guess? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Eric Platt
Another one drooling over the bike. Very nice. Love the blue and the cream looks creamier than the regular Rivendell version. Could just be the contrast with the blue, but it works for me. Glad you have it back. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM, Aaron Thomas

[RBW] Re: Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

2013-06-05 Thread Philip Williamson
That's horrible! On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:14:24 PM UTC-7, James Valiensi wrote: Hi, One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up on Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line. When I first built this bike, and was riding down the road, some passerby yelled

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

2013-06-05 Thread dailyrandonneur
Mine arrived. Love them. I posted out them to our blog The Daily Randonneur. http://thedailyrandonneur.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/association-of-caffeinated-wheelmen-button-and-patch/ Thanks for doing this! Ed Felker Washington, DC On Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:30:30 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote:

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

2013-06-05 Thread jinxed
SorryI just saw this. Here is the new thread about the storehttps://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/XVzRNqkQQPQ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Tom Goodmann
Looks great! So, while you look for time to build it out, you have wonderful art for your wall! On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 9:15:39 PM UTC-4, EricP wrote: Another one drooling over the bike. Very nice. Love the blue and the cream looks creamier than the regular Rivendell version. Could

[RBW] Am I nuts?

2013-06-05 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Justin: That sounds tempting, but don't you worry eventually you may end up thrashing your SO? I mean Wissahickon is pretty rocky, right? Preserve the SO for long life; I say get yourself a nice steel MTB. In fact you should bring your SO up to Lambertville some time. I'll give you an

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread hangtownmatt
Perry, A magnet will let you know instantly. Matt On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:06:28 AM UTC-7, bobish wrote: I have 3 bikes with a-bars and I'm pretty sure one of them is cro-mo. Are they obviously marked somewhere? Near stem insert point? I need to look. Anyway, I don't think it makes

[RBW] Re: Am I nuts?

2013-06-05 Thread dougP
As a counterpoint, people have warned for years that I may ruin my Atlantis using it off road. So far, only the paint has been damaged and that's mostly my fault for heaving it over gates such and my tendency to fall off every 10 miles or so when on trails. Rivendells are tough bicycles.

[RBW] Re: New Tektro TRP Levers - Review

2013-06-05 Thread hangtownmatt
I splurged also. I like them a lot and would like to keep them for a long long time. However, I've yet to find replacement gum hoods. Does anybody know if, or where, these are available? Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Nice JP Valiensi bike w/ Many Riv Parts

2013-06-05 Thread Aaron Thomas
What a shame. Really nice looking bike. Aaron On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:14:24 PM UTC-7, James Valiensi wrote: Hi, One of my bikes was stolen today at CSU Northridge. If you see it pop up on Craig's List or Ebay, please drop me a line. When I first built this bike, and was riding down the

[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
The new blue is stunning! -- 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