[RBW] Re: FS in Seattle: 60cm fancy Sam Hillborne

2014-01-23 Thread Mike
Jay, what FD are you using on your set-up? --mike -- 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: FS in Seattle: 60cm fancy Sam Hillborne

2014-01-23 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
No FD at the moment. I managed to get the cable crimped in my elevator door and decided to take the FD off for a while. I had a Shimano Tiagra FD4503 9spd Triple on there before that . Worked fine. Jay On Thursday, January 23, 2014 3:22:42 PM UTC+2, Mike wrote: Jay, what FD are you using

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikes for sale-Michigan area listers please take note

2014-01-23 Thread Steven Frederick
Thanks, Evan-no firm interest locally as yet but I'm in no hurry... On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 12:52 AM, Evan evanellio...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful bikes, Steve! I'll be surprised (and a bit confused) if they don't sell quickly. Orange X0-1!! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-23 Thread Steven Frederick
I sure like my bib shorts for longer rides. A hi-viz jersey is a practical choice too-safe, comfortable/breathable, and the pockets are handy. If you buy Club cut, or size up, they don't have to be overly tight either... Steve On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 12:29 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-23 Thread Steven Frederick
My QB is one of the 650b-wheeled versions from the last run of silver models and it rocks with Hetres, and rolls with PariMotos. B-) Steve On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 1:56 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I do like fat tires on the Quickbeam! The rear axle position

[RBW] Bianchi

2014-01-23 Thread Philip Williamson
The whole head tube deal is amazing. I'd refresh the bike just for that! 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: Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-23 Thread Tom Goodmann
That 650B QB sounds interesting; I'd love to try one of those sometime. Does it yield a bit more clearance, then, in terms of potential toe overlap? --Tom On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 8:57 AM, Steven Frederick stl...@gmail.com wrote: My QB is one of the 650b-wheeled versions from the last run of

Re: [RBW] Re: Racing Sucks

2014-01-23 Thread Matthew J
A hi-viz jersey is a practical choice too-safe, comfortable/breathable, and the pockets are handy. Yes. But then you have invested on a top that can be somewhat impractical when not on the bike for those of us uncomfortable wearing LOOK AT ME clothing in a situations where look at me is

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Gets Fatter - a set on Flickr

2014-01-23 Thread Steven Frederick
It was only done for 50cm and 52 frames. No TCO on my 52 as far as I can recall! On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:15 AM, Tom Goodmann tgoodm...@gmail.com wrote: That 650B QB sounds interesting; I'd love to try one of those sometime. Does it yield a bit more clearance, then, in terms of

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread George Schick
Is this going to have 650B's or 650C's? Surely not 700C's with a frame that small? On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:46:04 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: Behold! The Riv Chica Warhorse just arrived at Riv HQ and is heading immediately out to JB for paint! This will be an exquisite bike; real life

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
George. Surely not 700c. It's designed around 26 wheels. 559's for the win! On Thursday, January 23, 2014 10:00:03 AM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: Is this going to have 650B's or 650C's? Surely not 700C's with a frame that small? On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:46:04 PM UTC-6, Liesl

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Liesl
Yep, Bill and George, 26 wheels. I was hoping for 650B's so I could use my other wheelsets, but 26 was part of the whole solution to 55 tires, non-mixte frame, diagatubelettes, and a 75 pbh. it's like a miniature warhorse. On Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:46:28 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote:

[RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm looking forward to seeing how Joe Bell does the transition from Cream headtube to the greenish tips of the diagatubelettes.. There's some nooks and crannies in there. It looks like it'll be a tricky masking job. Fortunately JB has some experience. On Thursday, January 23, 2014

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Christopher Chen
Shoot low, they're riding Shetlands! On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking forward to seeing how Joe Bell does the transition from Cream headtube to the greenish tips of the diagatubelettes.. There's some nooks and crannies in there. It looks

[RBW] SAN FRANCISCO Sunrise Coffee Club, Tuesday 1/28 7am @ Wave Organ

2014-01-23 Thread Christopher Chen
That's all you need to know. See you there! cc -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread George Schick
Doh! I should'a figured that out. Sounds like a great combo and, like the others, I can't wait to see the final product. On Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:55:44 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: Yep, Bill and George, 26 wheels. I was hoping for 650B's so I could use my other wheelsets, but 26 was

[RBW] Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread Mark Guglielmana
Just a few weeks ago I I was coaxed into doing a SF Randonneur Populaire ride . The rando/Riv Venn diagram has a healthy intersection, as I'm sure you're well aware. I saw a repurposed mid-70's Raleigh International, fancy paint, all the modern brazed bits. Ah, the same International that I

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Deacon Patrick
They must be French then, Sir! On Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:20:58 PM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: Shoot low, they're riding Shetlands! On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Bill Lindsay tape...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I'm looking forward to seeing how Joe Bell does the transition

[RBW] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread Deacon Patrick
Congrats! The picture didn't show, but you're sure to have a grand time setting it up, then every lane you ride will have a bit of memory lane. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:55:43 PM UTC-7, Mark Guglielmana wrote: Just a few weeks ago I I was coaxed into doing a SF

[RBW] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread Mark Guglielmana
Patrick, Not sure why it's not showing, it does for me. I tried on a different computer in case it was using a local copy. Permissions? On Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:55:43 AM UTC-8, Mark Guglielmana wrote: Just a few weeks ago I I was coaxed into doing a SF Randonneur Populaire ride .

Re: [RBW] Re: Sneak preview of the Riv Chica Warhorse

2014-01-23 Thread Liesl
Scroll down to *Rocky Pine Starlit Dreamer!http://www.rockypineacresminiaturehorses.com/resources.htmlNow that's a mini Riv Chica Warhorse Appaloosa!* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.

2014-01-23 Thread Eunice Chang
Thanks for your words, Hugh. There is no easy way to deal with this, but doing what you love always seems to be the right thing to do. If Seth was in heaven, I suspect it'd look like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/7091026041/ -Eunice On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:35:13 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-23 Thread hsmitham
Bill, Love the picture...that shade of blue on your Dad's bike is spectacular! Enjoy the memories of your Dad and the new memories while you ride the windsor. And I love shake down rides. I've enjoyed the process from afar thank you for keeping us informed.. Cheers, ~Hugh On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: Another RBBH Visit

2014-01-23 Thread RJM
That store looks really cool, nicely done. If I am ever in SF, I am certainly going to stop by and purchase a hatchet. Actually, I could probably use one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] ISO Black Surly racks.

2014-01-23 Thread hsmitham
Howdy, I'm looking for a set of black surly racks. I'd prefer used to keep the cost down...so if you've got a set hanging around gathering dust (which is hard to imagine but can happen) then give me a holler off list. ~Hugh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Another RBBH Visit

2014-01-23 Thread Deacon Patrick
I'm about to use my hatchet during a number of weeks of winter bikecamping/ escape from brain blowing construction across the creek from us that may start in February. I suspect the hatchet will come in quite handy. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, January 23, 2014 5:34:36 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] ISO Black Surly racks.

2014-01-23 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Pretty sure I have a used surly rear rack. It may be a silver one that I rattle-canned BBQ black. Email me if interested. -- 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: Another RBBH Visit

2014-01-23 Thread BSWP
How does the ceiling bell rope loom/harness work? Does it sing out a special tune at 1800 hours? - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread Peter Morgano
Why paint it? It looks great like it is. I had an international for years and loved it I still regret selling it. On Jan 23, 2014 7:25 PM, Mark Guglielmana mark.guglielm...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for a frame builder/painter in the SF Bay Area. Ed Litton I already know, any other

[RBW] ISO Black Surly racks.

2014-01-23 Thread allenmichael
Hugh, I have a black surly front. Used. Michael Allen -- 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

Re: [RBW] ISO Black Surly racks.

2014-01-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Michael, What kind of condition and how much would you be asking? Curious why aren't you using it? ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 7:42 PM, allenmichael

[RBW] School me on wool...

2014-01-23 Thread Michael
These days, cycling specific wool garment prices are astronomical. Goodwill has wool tops that are non cycling specific. Sometimes they have 100% Merino wool sweaters, like Gap, etc. Itch-and -fine-ness-factors aside, will these do just as well layering to keep warm and dry in the winter, and

Re: [RBW] School me on wool...

2014-01-23 Thread Lyle Bogart
Michael, I wear mostly wool when I'm riding (or running, or rowing, or whatever) and, no, the clothing does not need to be cycling specific. My wool cycling trousers are my wool rowing trousers. Wear what you will. . . I recently cycled around the west of Ireland for a week and wore a regular

Re: [RBW] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread cyclotourist
Internationals are GREAT bikes. Probably the only vintage bike I would go out of my way to get. BTW, I can't see original pics either, but can see the second posting in Chrome. And where is this Rivendale of which you speak :-) Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth

[RBW] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread Nick Worthington
Congrats! I was watching that frame - didn't intend to buy it though. It should build up into something lovely! Nick W. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread Mark Guglielmana
Peter, I have a medical condition. It's malignant. It's called engineeritis, I can't leave well enough alone. David, Oh, I thought this was the Rivendale site, on second look this is the RONA site (yes, I have the t-shirt). BTW, I always misspell it when typing the URL, but Google corrects me.

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis 53cm complete bike

2014-01-23 Thread Bruce Smitham
Atlantis is sold. When I have time I'll post some Rivish items I have and no longer need -- 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: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-23 Thread grrlyrida
What a beautiful bike. You did such fine work. Inspires me to take some rust off my Bridgestone. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:29:48 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: I got my pop's Windsor into rideable condition last night. I rode it around the block and I'm extremely pleased so far. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Finally chased down and purchased the bike (frame) I wanted when I was 16

2014-01-23 Thread Peter Morgano
Haha confession time is that I repainted and refitted mine too. On Jan 24, 2014 12:27 AM, Mark Guglielmana mark.guglielm...@gmail.com wrote: Peter, I have a medical condition. It's malignant. It's called engineeritis, I can't leave well enough alone. David, Oh, I thought this was the