[RBW] Amit Sighting

2013-10-27 Thread Abcyclehank
No mistaking the great big beautiful bike nor that amazing man. Sorry to hear he has left the mitten state. Happy riding Amit. Ryan Spring Lake, Michigan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread Takashi
Hi all, Trees are becoming very colorful here, so I thought I'd share it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/10511863834/ I came home from work by noon on Friday, so I had 2.5 days of weekend. I thought about camping, but typhoon was approaching near here on Saturday. (Actually, typhoon

[RBW] The Picnic Bike is Finished

2013-10-27 Thread blakcloud
I picked up my Sam Hillborne on Friday and worked on it through out Saturday to get it to the way I like it. This bike was the demo model at Rivendel so it needed a little personalization to what I wanted. So here it is my new picnic bike.

[RBW] Re: Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread Michael Hechmer
Beautiful, but for those of us who are geographically challenged, could you let us know exactly where nagano is? Michael On Sunday, October 27, 2013 9:50:40 AM UTC-4, Takashi wrote: Hi all, Trees are becoming very colorful here, so I thought I'd share it:

[RBW] Re: The Picnic Bike is Finished

2013-10-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic looking bikes! Perhaps the perfect time to break them in with either a good outdoor British tea time or German kaffee and kuchen (coffee and cake)! Those can be brief and crisp but very wonderful and warming. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, October 27, 2013 8:10:05 AM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: Seattle Mechanic Recommendation- Overhaul

2013-10-27 Thread Bruce Curry
Plus 1 on Freerange ( in Fremont - they sell Riv/Rawlands and Ocean Air and hosted Grant during the Just Ride tour), My daily shop is RE (U Dist) and Tre builds some great wheels. Counterbalance in U dist is also good. Brian there was at RE and owns a Ram. I also like Polka-dot Jersey down

[RBW] Re: Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread SeanMac
Stunning photographs. It looks like you have had the opportunity to ride through a dreamland. Sean On Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:28:24 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: Beautiful, but for those of us who are geographically challenged, could you let us know exactly where nagano is?

[RBW] Homer goes to Amish country.

2013-10-27 Thread Iron Rider
Of Tibetan flags, tempest winds and Blood, sweat and tears (the band). An A. Homer Hilsen ride report for those who may be interested: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/10/schuylkill-to-susquehanna.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Homer goes to Amish country.

2013-10-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
I always love your ride reports -- grand long adventure! We need more Sabbath in more lives and laundry hanging on Saturdays to make it happen. Thank you for the vicarious bonk, recovery and perseverance! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, October 27, 2013 9:45:36 AM UTC-6, Iron Rider wrote:

[RBW] Amit Sighting

2013-10-27 Thread Zoraster
We miss him here in Michigan. And I know he will love the year round expedition available there. I may have to go visit him in the early spring with my bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] RAGBRAI ebook $.99

2013-10-27 Thread velomann
Only peripherally Riv related. Haven't read it yet, but figured fo a buck, what the heck. Rumble Yell: Discovering America's Biggest Bike Ride by Brian David Bruns Link: http://amzn.com/B00CU3PGKO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread blakcloud
Nagano is in northwest of Tokyo Japan. It is where they held the 1998 Winter Olympics. After seeing these photos I would like to take a ride through that part of Japan. On Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:28:24 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: Beautiful, but for those of us who are

[RBW] Re: Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread Matthew J
Lovely! On Sunday, October 27, 2013 8:50:40 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: Hi all, Trees are becoming very colorful here, so I thought I'd share it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/10511863834/ I came home from work by noon on Friday, so I had 2.5 days of weekend. I thought about

Re: [RBW] Gorgeous Autumn

2013-10-27 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Stunning beauty. Nature will never cease to astound me. Ride Safe, Curtis Seeking the stones that make up the pavement of less traveled roads On Sunday, October 27, 2013, Matthew J wrote: Lovely! On Sunday, October 27, 2013 8:50:40 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: Hi all, Trees are becoming very

[RBW] Off topic: Interest Check on Sale of VINTAGE TREK 720 Touring Bike, Mint, with some Rivendellian Touches

2013-10-27 Thread Bob
Will have pics soon. I have too many bikes (I know that's heresy.) It's basically been a work of art in my living room and seldom ridden (pity). It has been converted from 27-inch to 700c with Rich Lesnik-built wheels with proper Phil Wood hubs. Because I didn't opt to cold-set the rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic: Interest Check on Sale of VINTAGE TREK 720 Touring Bike, Mint, with some Rivendellian Touches

2013-10-27 Thread Patrick Moore
Size? Build? Photos! On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Bob linthi...@gmail.com wrote: It's 1985 model. On Sunday, October 27, 2013 4:47:54 PM UTC-4, Bob wrote: Will have pics soon. I have too many bikes (I know that's heresy.) It's basically been a work of art in my living room and

[RBW] FS: MUSA Rain Pants, Orange, Large, Please Make Offer

2013-10-27 Thread Bob
Pics to come. They have some grease/road grime staining, otherwise excellent condition. I wore them three times. Not my cup of tea, but I respect the quality. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Off topic: Interest Check on Sale of VINTAGE TREK 720 Touring Bike, Mint, with some Rivendellian Touches

2013-10-27 Thread Bob
Patrick, I have photos on the way. I think it's a 24-inch frame, but I need to re-measure. I can't remember. On Sunday, October 27, 2013 4:49:34 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: Size? Build? Photos! On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Bob lint...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: It's 1985 model.

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

2013-10-27 Thread Mojo
Here I am on my 2001 Curt road custom during the 2012 Ride the Rockies near the summit of Ute Pass. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7439691084/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

2013-10-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great shot! FYI, that's not Ute Pass. Ute Pass is just west of Divide, CO, and not near the Gore Range. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, October 27, 2013 3:54:17 PM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: Here I am on my 2001 Curt road custom during the 2012 Ride the Rockies near the summit of Ute Pass.

Re: [RBW] FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

2013-10-27 Thread Joe Bernard
It is, and there's no telling how it got there as 8 and 3 are nowhere near each other on the keyboard. Doh! 135. V-O levers sold. On Saturday, October 26, 2013 8:24:36 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: 185 OLD? is that a typo? On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Joe Bernard

[RBW] FS / WTT Gilles Berthoud Alex Singer model handlebar bag

2013-10-27 Thread greenteadrinkers
Hello, Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm selling (or trade) my unmounted, unused Gilles Berthoud Alex Singer model handlebar bag (given as a gift). My wife ordered the bag from Boxdog Bikes a few years ago and I never ended up using it. Here's the Boxdog blog post for the exact bag:

RE: [RBW] FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

2013-10-27 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Joe: I'll take the White Ind DOS ENO f/w, and the Paul hub, if they're still available. Is the hub the high-flange model? Fixed/free? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bernard Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 6:10 PM To:

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI ebook $.99

2013-10-27 Thread SeanMac
Thanks for the tip. I just ordered it. I've never done RAGBRAI, but have always wanted to. Perhaps this will inspire a trip to Iowa. Sean On Sunday, October 27, 2013 1:09:57 PM UTC-4, velomann wrote: Only peripherally Riv related. Haven't read it yet, but figured fo a buck, what the

[RBW] Derailers that handle 36T cogs: shadow vs. non-shadow

2013-10-27 Thread Jim Bronson
On the Rivendell site they list several derailers for sale that can accommodate the new(er) cassettes with the 36 tooth low gear. The top of the line Deore XT is a Shadow derailer and is rated by Shimano for up to 36T. The other three, two Shimano Deores and a Microshift, are non-Shadow, have

[RBW] WTT - New Mark's Rack for a Mini Front rack

2013-10-27 Thread Gary
Hi all, I've got a new, never mounted, all hardware still there Marks Rack that I'd like to trade for a really good condition mini front rack. If anyone is interested please reply off list. Thanks, gary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: MUSA black pants, LG, current version, mostly new

2013-10-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I bought these earlier this year, wore a couple times, but they don't seem to have a place between my Swrve shorts and WoolyWarm pants (Riv should make those again). $50 shipped, email or text 415-786-4623 for pics. Thanks, Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

2013-10-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Well dang, that ain't no Paul hub..I don't know what I was thinking. Surly! Sorry, Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, October 26, 2013 5:35:28 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: The purge continues. I'm kind of amazed I have all this stuff! All prices are shipped CONUS, pics on request via

[RBW] Re: FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

2013-10-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm going to delete the original FS post with Paul in the text and body, then try again. I don't know if this deletes the entire thread, but we'll see in a moment. Apologies for the confusion about the hub. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, October 27, 2013 6:46:06 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard

[RBW] NITTO stem 6cm made with less than 190 rise?

2013-10-27 Thread Michael
Does NITTO make any 1 quill stems like this? 6cm extension with *less* than 190mm rise? -- 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: NITTO stem 6cm made with less than 190 rise?

2013-10-27 Thread Ron Mc
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Fuji/aP6080004.jpg yes, Nitto makes the Pearl in 60mm - it has 70mm quill length to minimum insertion. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=188_263_1332_718_725products_id=11886 On Sunday, October 27,

[RBW] Re: NITTO stem 6cm made with less than 190 rise?

2013-10-27 Thread Ron Mc
and sorry, wrong link - here's the 25.4mm dia. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=188_263_1332_718_726products_id=11873 On Sunday, October 27, 2013 9:01:45 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Fuji/aP6080004.jpg

Re: [RBW] Derailers that handle 36T cogs: shadow vs. non-shadow

2013-10-27 Thread James Warren
I've been breaking the rules. I have a 12-36 9 speed cassette on 4 bikes, and I know that none of them have Shadow derailleurs. I thought that some had Shimano products (newer XT or LX) that were specifically designated as for 36T, but I could be wrong on that. Either way, I know that two of the

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

2013-10-27 Thread Mojo
Or Patrick there might be more than one Ute Pass in Colorado http://www.summitbiking.org/area_rides/ute_pass.html On this side of the Divide we think your Ute Pass is mostly in Kansas On Sunday, October 27, 2013 3:58:43 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Great shot! FYI, that's not Ute Pass. Ute

[RBW] FS: King Cage water bottle holder

2013-10-27 Thread Michael
10 bucks. Pick up in Ellicott City area, MD Or buyer pays shipping CONUS. Like this one. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wb7.htm -- 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

[RBW] Re: NITTO stem 6cm made with less than 190 rise?

2013-10-27 Thread Michael
Thanks. Whooo, that's pretty! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Homer goes to Amish country.

2013-10-27 Thread Evan
Saturday is laundry day in Lancaster county. Riding through miles of farmland, we see clothes hanging from lines stretched between homes and barns or sheds. Lots of black, single color, simple clothes snapping and whipping in the cold steady wind. They remind me of Tibetan prayer flags.