[RBW] Re: Hatchet shifter

2013-09-19 Thread Joe Bernard
I find the hatchet shifter to be unwieldy (there's your wielding a hatchet reference for the win, people). I use a book. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:53:35 PM UTC-7, BSWP wrote: Has anyone set up a DOS ENO or a dingle cog to shift with a Granfors hatchet, slung down low (naturally, for

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

2013-09-19 Thread sameness
Better (huge!) here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/olipop/8419516496/sizes/o/in/set-72157632621944748/ I swear I saw a blog post or other with a pic of... (Mark?) jury rigging it together, but alas, that was about 5,000 beers ago. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Hatchet shifter

2013-09-19 Thread sameness
Same. Try slipping a MUSA Thumb over the handle sometime. You're welcome. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:00:17 PM UTC+10, ChrisB wrote: I do have an opinel folder that I've rigged up as a bar end shifter. Oookay, it has it's downsides, but boy, that

[RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

2013-09-19 Thread Mike
I wish I could say yes to this, either the day ride or the overnight but it's just not going to happen for me. I'm sure you guys will have a good ride. The riding options for out there are so awesome. Definitely looking forward to pictures. --mike On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:30:09 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: New Mixte?

2013-09-19 Thread Jeremy Till
Yeah, but that was a seat lug for a diamond frame bike, it had a socket for a top tube. I guess you could cut it off, but it seems silly to go to all that trouble to make a seat lug and then have to modify it. Mountain Mixte/Appaloosa would be awesome! On Wednesday, September 18, 2013

[RBW] Re: Hatchet shifter

2013-09-19 Thread BSWP
Joe Bernard FTW. Thank you, also, for not typing unwieldly... - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:48:52 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: I find the hatchet shifter to be unwieldy (there's your wielding a hatchet reference for the win, people). I use a book. On Tuesday,

[RBW] only the Dutch

2013-09-19 Thread Ron Mc
The Dutch Army Bicycle Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lMCc2bcUNA -- 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: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

2013-09-19 Thread Tom Virgil
I would love to see these in production. Alas, I fear they may go the same way as the Hub Area racks that so intrigue me. Tom On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:21:02 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: Well Gee this Mystery bike has been a Mystery for far too long now . lol. Anyone have

[RBW] Re: only the Dutch

2013-09-19 Thread Tom Virgil
Not sure about their military capabilities, but they sure can ride fixies. Thanks for sharing. On Thursday, September 19, 2013 9:56:59 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: The Dutch Army Bicycle Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lMCc2bcUNA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Morgan Territory to Diablo ride 9/29

2013-09-19 Thread Steven Frederick
Heh, yeah--there's a low-traffic trail I ride at times where you can start out clean shaven and in shortsleeves and finish with a beard and sweater, for all the cobwebs. I had a great storm race a few years ago. The last dozen miles of a 7 day, 630 mile Inn to Inn tour we had a front following

RE: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

2013-09-19 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Grant told me more than a year ago that he’d really like to do a production run of these bikes. That it actually got a name suggests that’s still a possibility, I would think. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Virgil Sent:

[RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

2013-09-19 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
make that Allan On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:30:09 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: The Wasco County Country Bike Ramble (WCCBR)http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157633183951201/ earlier this year was such a blast that we're doing an autumn version. Details are

[RBW] Re: only the Dutch

2013-09-19 Thread Ron Mc
If you ever want to see a Great movie about the Dutch, Soldier of Orange - there is even a company of bicycle soldiers. It's the story of 6 college buddies through the war and resistance. I love this poster than Riv sold (sells?) - it's in my living room French bicycle messengers meet Polish

[RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

2013-09-19 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Sorry, Allen. The 12th is fixed. Riding in the party van over there sounds like a blast, but moving the date creates other problems. Leaf Slayer and I have already talked about heading east in the spring. Will make sure you're in on the ground floor for that one. --Smitty -- You received

[RBW] Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

2013-09-19 Thread Tim Tetrault
Hey all- I have a nice, sort of beat up but still very usable MB-3 that I bought a few months back that I want to turn into my rainy commuter/singletrack explorer. It's a 21'' frame I believe, and I am 6'2'' with a long inseam. It is rideable, but not comfortable for very long. I'm reaching

[RBW] Re: only the Dutch

2013-09-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Impressive! I was amazed by the guy playing the (snare?) drum with both hands, riding no-handed that slow with those controlled turns. Then toward the end of the video you can see handlebar extensions that allow him to steer with both forearms/elbows. Still, amazing! How many of those

Re: [RBW] Morgan Territory to Diablo ride 9/29

2013-09-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och! Why do my storms come with an updraft in front of them rather than a down draft? Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:30:43 PM UTC-6, stevef wrote: Heh, yeah--there's a low-traffic trail I ride at times where you can start out clean shaven and in

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

2013-09-19 Thread Tom Virgil
Good to hear. Maybe, just maybe. The curve of the tubing from the Diagibar to the seat stay is what makes it interesting. Looks like it has a near cargo bike wheelbase. Tom On Thursday, September 19, 2013 10:50:50 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Grant told me more than a year ago that he’d really

[RBW] Re: FS: Curt Goodrich All-Rounder frameset inspired by Atlantis, plus wheelset

2013-09-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Just gonna bump this one last time before I give up and resort to ebay or some such. I just stripped the components off the frame to hot-rod my ladyfriend's bike. I'm going to reduce the price to $1250 shipped and throw in the Tektro M730 V-brakes. So that's a sweet-riding and somewhat unique

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-09-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Seeking to tap the collective eyes and ears for any possible new barefoot friendly pedal options people may have bumped into. There is wobble in my left Bullseye pedal -- it got wet inside and rusted pretty bad and still wobbles after being rebuilt. Wobble is bad for vertigo, so I'm looking for

[RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

2013-09-19 Thread Zack
I am in, no comment on specifics, i am up for whatever. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

2013-09-19 Thread Nick Worthington
I think I've seen that one being ridden around downtown SF. Nick W. On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 11:09:43 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: It's a mystery alright--- what happened to the other ones? Here's one: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8258574589_c8ff5c75c6_n.jpg -- You

[RBW] RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread hsmitham
This afternoon I tried with repeated failure to load the list-serve and continued to get error loading messages to that effect...I had access to my Goggle pages and other groups but couldn't get the Bunch to load!! I started to experience withdrawal symptoms thought I might need to go into

Re: [RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble v2.0... Oct 12

2013-09-19 Thread Aaron Young
Kind of goes without saying, but for the sake of clarity: I'm in. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: I am in, no comment on specifics, i am up for whatever. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och, Hugh! You need a neural interface mainline. But first, ask yourself, what is it you are so hard up for that this group provides that you can't get from watching Monty Python or Red Green? Hhm? With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, September 19, 2013 6:03:14 PM UTC-6, hsmitham

[RBW] Re: RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread Kieran J
Take a deep breath... We're here for you, buddy. KJ On Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:03:14 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: This afternoon I tried with repeated failure to load the list-serve and continued to get error loading messages to that effect...I had access to my Goggle pages and

[RBW] Re: RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread Tom Virgil
Hi Hugh, Happens intermittently on home (iMac), work (windows 8), phones (droid and IPhone), and iPad. So I don't think it's hardware or OS. I get the Google Groups framework on the screen but the area for list content remains blank. Restarting the browser and accessing the group again

[RBW] Re: RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Perhaps a coded message that it's time to go for a bike ride... Try back later! :-) -- 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: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-09-19 Thread Philip Williamson
Those Moto pedals look amazing. Get those. Can I have your old Bullseye pedals? Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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: RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tony, that's surely the remedy :-) -Hugh On Sep 19, 2013 9:09 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: Perhaps a coded message that it's time to go for a bike ride... Try back later! :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread Philip Williamson
I haven't gotten that failure to load issue, but I read via email digests, and click through to the Group to respond. Today I did kind of wonder where everyone was, and then shortly after four, I got three digests in short order, all bunched together like Muni buses. Philip www.biketinker.com

Re: [RBW] RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
That's it Phillip, around 3:30 to 4 pm nothing then blam! Back up sanity restored. Hey it gets me through the work day :-) -Hugh On Sep 19, 2013 10:06 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't gotten that failure to load issue, but I read via email digests, and click