[RBW] Re: Thank you lawyers

2015-04-23 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
No. It's not really worth starting a new thread. Not really RBW-related. It's not about carbon. And it's not really a bike recall. It's a QR skewer issue and the Trek shops already have boxes and boxes of replacement skewers. If you have a Trek with a front disc, they replace the skewer

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Scott Henry
Usually its the standard Google car http://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/ They cruise through town seems like every few years. Scott On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting. What sort of vehicle were they using to record the images?

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Ginz
But were they driving the google car down the trail? It looks like it from the angle of the photos. -- 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: What do Rivendell Riders use for rear derailers?

2015-04-23 Thread Arthur Mayfield
Ultegra 6500 SS + Ultegra 6500 fd on my Sam. Currently running a 12-25 9spd cluster, but have had 13-28 7spd and 11-28 8spd on there before. 46/30 up front. NOS Ebay and VO stuff. Riv Silver shifters handle it all. On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:34:37 PM UTC-4, Michael Leven wrote: I'll

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam 60cm SS/FG Brooks Nitto Hammered Fenders

2015-04-23 Thread Hobo
Green Quickbeam sold! Someone buy this guy! On Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 8:28:56 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: Wheelin' and dealin' . If anyone is looking at this, and it's the correct size, but is hesitating because they'd rather have a green one and/or would rather spend a bit less,

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Bruce Baker
​​Actually it was a backpack type device with multiple cameras. ​ IMG_0358.JPG https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-JB7NGY4aDNb0RaLTN4MHRHLWM/edit?usp=drive_web ​ ​ ​ On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 11:01 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
Very cool, Bruce! Way to represent Google took the backpack (G-pack?) into the community bike shop we have in town. It was a big day for us! https://goo.gl/maps/5EOEw On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 8:22:37 AM UTC-7, Bruce Baker wrote: ​​Actually it was a backpack type device with

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
Now you are famous world wide! 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

2015-04-23 Thread John
Thank you Tony...I think I could follow your steps before I'm fully awake. John On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6:16:18 AM UTC-7, Tony McG wrote: I think you guys are trying too hard. My Aeropress has never made a bad cup of coffee. My technique for 15 oz of americano: fill the tea pot

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Ginz
Interesting. What sort of vehicle were they using to record the images? -- 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: GAP/CO trails in the early spring

2015-04-23 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Speaking of….here’s the New York Times on the topic: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/26/travel/biking-a-trail-of-history-from-pittsburgh-to-washington.html?emc=edit_tnt_20150423nlid=53046380tntemail0=y_r=0 From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On

[RBW] Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Philip Williamson
That was very cool! I met you and overtook you a couple of times, then you continued on your way... I guess there's very little time between the picture taking and the live map? Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Scott Henry
http://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/ When you scroll down to see the car, start clicking to the right. There is the car camera, walking camera, indoor trolley camera, snowmobile camera and yes, even a bike camera. Scott On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Ginz

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

2015-04-23 Thread Pondero
My approach almost exactly matches Tony's method. In outdoor conditions everything is more by feel/habit than by measurement or time. AeroPress seems very forgiving to me. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 8:16:18 AM UTC-5, Tony McG wrote: I think you guys are

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Garth
Now you're famous too Bruce ! Ahahahahaa I came across a google car too last year and am also in google infamy ! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Tall bags decaleurs

2015-04-23 Thread Peter Adler
Someplace like this, perhaps. http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/catalog.cfm?cata_id=8942 On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 5:31:53 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 04/23/2015 08:23 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Those are cool Steve! I thought that you had fashioned one out of a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Surlyprof
Kind of reminds me of the SNL Weekend Update skits with Al Franken and his one-man mobile uplink unit. https://screen.yahoo.com/al-franken-reports-via-satellite-00153.html http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/weekend-update-segment---al-franken/n9879 On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

2015-04-23 Thread islaysteve
Sounds like great fun, Neil. I'm from Sacramento, but have been on the other side of the country for years. I'd love to do this ride if I could! -- 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: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

2015-04-23 Thread Jim M.
Grizzly Peak Century: http://www.grizz.org/century/ It covers a lot of roads that Grant P wrote about in his *Roads to Ride* books. Definitely a classic, and you're likely to see more Rivs on this ride than most. jim m wc ca On Monday, April 20, 2015 at 9:16:54 PM UTC-7, DS wrote: I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Bob E
Google does use pedal power in some areas; here's a picture of a Google tricycle I saw when I was in Oslo a few years ago: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/5347622259/in/set-72157625804533760 Bob E On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:22:37 AM UTC-4, Bruce Baker wrote: ​​Actually it

[RBW] Re: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

2015-04-23 Thread Neil
The Meet Your Maker Tour was recently brought to my attention: http://meetyourmakertour.com http://meetyourmakertour.com/ I intend to join the June 6 ride from West Sac. 50 miles of mixed terrain through the Delta, followed by beer at Bike Dog. What could be better? The Grinduro in

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Patrick Moore
In 1984 omnipresent surveillance was Socialist. In 2015, it's Capitalist. On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/ When you scroll down to see the car, start clicking to the right. There is the car

Re: [RBW] Re: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

2015-04-23 Thread David Stein
All good suggestions. The Grizzly Peak one is the one that got me interested but I moved to slow in making a decision ;). I think Im going to try the Marin County one on Aug 1, and possibly the Levi's Gran Fondo, both metric. Will definitely check out the other ones. On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 1:16

[RBW] Re: xd2 triple to double/bb question

2015-04-23 Thread drew
ok. thanks for all of the help. one last thing. how do we feel about swapping the 26t ring for a 24t one. is that too big of a jump from 40 to 24? -- 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: xd2 triple to double/bb question

2015-04-23 Thread Ron Mc
that's doable with the right double FD - the Ultegra CX (zoom on my photo) is perfect - I'm running 42/25T and it shifts great. On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 3:25:06 PM UTC-5, drew wrote: ok. thanks for all of the help. one last thing. how do we feel about swapping the 26t ring for a

[RBW] Re: xd2 triple to double/bb question

2015-04-23 Thread Garth
No, I used to ride with 48/44/24 and it shifted great . As Ron said, just make sure you have a FD that has sufficient drop like many Shimano doubles do , though my experience is with 90's ones. On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 4:25:06 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: ok. thanks for all of the help.

[RBW] Re: FS: seat bags, small headlights, 29er Weirwolfs, Shimano brake levers

2015-04-23 Thread Patrick Moore
*And* I should mention that I really like the Banzer bag; it's just that I am ordering 2 others in red and don't need 3. On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 4:28 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Prices include shipping within the CONUS. 1. Jandd Mountain Wedge III, no bungees (I cut off the

[RBW] Re: FS: seat bags, small headlights, 29er Weirwolfs, Shimano brake levers

2015-04-23 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add that I'll consider full/part trades for: Impero with Campy head for 57 cm c-c seat tube; HpX for same (probably a 3 since my 4s are a wee bit too big); Quick on/off 29er fenders; Medium weight to thin wool socks to fit size 11; Stuff sacks big enough for 2 large apples or onions

[RBW] Re: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

2015-04-23 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
This is really cool! http://meetyourmakertour.com/rides/ I see they're turning the one-off MYM rides into a series of events. Looks great! On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 12:50:25 PM UTC-7, Neil wrote: The Meet Your Maker Tour was recently brought to my attention:

[RBW] TSBC cap sale preorders close Friday tomorrow

2015-04-23 Thread tarik saleh
Hey All, Just a short note that I am doing another run of Tarik Saleh Bike Club caps, orders close this FRIDAY, 4/24 at 11:59pm Pacific time, details linked through: http://www.tariksaleh.com/tsbc/ These are Randi Jo fab wool caps, 2 styles, 4 sizes, $34 eachshipped to the CONUS. The caps are

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Bruce Baker
Just found another one it's a betterpicture of the bike. https://goo.gl/maps/resPW On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Now you're famous too Bruce ! Ahahahahaa I came across a google car too last year and am also in google infamy ! -- You received this

[RBW] Banzer bag and br levers claimed. [FS: seat bags, small headlights, 29er Weirwolfs]

2015-04-23 Thread Patrick Moore
On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 4:28 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Prices include shipping within the CONUS. 1. Jandd Mountain Wedge III, no bungees (I cut off the straps because I found them unnecessary), expands from 6 to 7.5 liters, $30. 2. Large, expandable Topeak wedge, holds 20

[RBW] Sam Hillborne makes google maps

2015-04-23 Thread Bruce Baker
Google maps jus finished mapping some of the Knoxville Greenways. They caught me on my daily ridehttps://goo.gl/maps/q0kg5 -- 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: Atlantis w/Retroshifters and Vee brakes

2015-04-23 Thread Matthew J
Vees are not always the first choice for Rivs and customs. They are good, effective brakes though. Also as easy to set up and maintain (for this challenged mechanic anyway!) as dual pivot calipers. On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 4:09:30 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote: it did well in the wild

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for rear derailers?

2015-04-23 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
rapid rise, lx or xt if/when I burn through my stock, though, I'll get those micro shift RD10 silver thingies... they look great! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Tall bags decaleurs

2015-04-23 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
Those are cool Steve! I thought that you had fashioned one out of a regular paper clip. I've never seen an Italian paper clip. Nice. -- 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: Tall bags decaleurs

2015-04-23 Thread Ron Mc
belissimo On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6:36:02 AM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 04/22/2015 10:33 PM, Ron Mc wrote: the one odd thing about the Berthoud is the safety pin it comes with for retaining the rod end. I made a nice spring clip out of Hastelloy wire

Re: [RBW] Re: Tall bags decaleurs

2015-04-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/23/2015 08:23 AM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Those are cool Steve! I thought that you had fashioned one out of a regular paper clip. I've never seen an Italian paper clip. Nice. Regular paper clips don't last very long. These Clipiolas last at least a year in regular, heavy

[RBW] Re: aghast by Rivendells aeropressing technique.

2015-04-23 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I think you guys are trying too hard. My Aeropress has never made a bad cup of coffee. My technique for 15 oz of americano: fill the tea pot with water from the Brita pitcher. invert the Aeropress with the plunger set on 4 dump 2 heaping scoops of dark roast beans in the grinder set on 'fine'

[RBW] Re: TSBC cap sale preorders close Friday tomorrow

2015-04-23 Thread tarik saleh
One last note, I just got the cap prototype images from randi jo. See: https://flic.kr/p/shhoCF https://flic.kr/p/rkmRDj they are just missing the tsbc logo. They updated the sale post linked through: http://www.tariksaleh.com/tsbc/ They are going to be super snazzy, Order window closes