[RBW] Re: Dirt Drop stem with Atlantis?

2015-07-24 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
I had a too long Technomic (10cm) with Mark's bar on my Roadeo. I switched to an 8 cm DD but I had it bottomed out and tHe bars were just a tad high, so I got a 6 cm Tallux and it is perfect. I thought it looked kind of funny too. But I'm planning on using it on my Hunqapillar with some version

[RBW] Re: Bike, Book, and Hatcheting

2015-07-24 Thread John Philip
Thanks Patrick! On Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9:10:05 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Amazing spoons, Liesl and John! Very impressive! (sorry for the extra post, I forgot to lead with this!). With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Simple1

2015-07-24 Thread Conway Bennett
For whatever reason I can't respond to you on the iBOB list but I'm interested in your Yo Eddy. It'd have to get shipped though. You can reach me privately at captainconwaybennett@gmail. Fair winds -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: FS: Brown Brooks B17 Green Sackville Saddleback

2015-07-24 Thread Johnny Alien
Sorry guys I forgot there were so many different sizes of the Saddlebags. This is the XSlike the Kevens bag. -- 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

[RBW] FS: Brooks Honey B17 Sackville Saddlesack

2015-07-24 Thread Johnny Alien
I have the following items for sale. 1. Brooks B17 - This is in great condition with the exception of some minor road rash on the side from a fall. It has been well maintained and ridden for around 100 miles but not enough for it to break into my shape and not yours. Still in the new Brooks

[RBW] Re: Bike, Book, and Hatcheting

2015-07-24 Thread Liesl
Oops, PS: On the far right next to the talking sticks is a roughed out cutleaf maple spoon blank. That's all axe work prior to knife work. Whew! Developing axe skills is really a lot of effort/practice, especially controlling that 2.2 pound Carving axe. I know that the Wildlife Hatchet

[RBW] Re: Suggest a 36 hole rim that looks like the EQ21?

2015-07-24 Thread Montclair BobbyB
+1 on the Mavic 719, a quality rim. Mavic knows rims. -- 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] FS: Brown Brooks B17 Green Sackville Saddleback

2015-07-24 Thread Johnny Alien
I have the following items for sale. 1. Brooks B17 - This is in great condition with the exception of some minor road rash on the side from a fall. It has been well maintained and ridden for around 100 miles but not enough for it to break into my shape and not yours. Still in the new Brooks

Re: [RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal

2015-07-24 Thread Eric Norris
Il est une abomination! Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jul 24, 2015, at 4:54 AM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: At the risk of incurring the disapproval of Louis fans, I will share a method that might help alleviate the problem. The

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread cyclotourist
$900 for a complete Rom is pretty right on in my mental calculus. Shipping may be the deal breaker though. Haven't tried them, but maybe https://www.bikeflights.com/ ? On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: 28 bucks for an Altus derailer. I'd try and have the

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread Garth
http://www.klimgeiten.nl/images/historie/jaren/2013/16jun2013-3.jpg Who wouldn't love to ride this ? -- 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: Brown Brooks B17 Green Sackville Saddleback

2015-07-24 Thread Johnny Alien
Sackville is gone. The saddle is still available. -- 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: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread Garth
While I these days have no use for a race bike , I cannot critique their design in any way as they are about 1 thing and one thing only , speed . As they say stuff happens . and stuff can and does happen to everyone ! It may be this issue, but is one really any different

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
I need bigger clearance between my ears. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread Garth
Isn't the terrain grand though in France and all of Europe ? I love watching all pro bike races that are broadcast mostly for the scenery . The Giro is really cool as this year on Rai TV online they had the 2 moto and 2 helo cams you could access , with no announcers whatsoever .

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread cyclotourist
And this is what you get when you move away from 19mm tires! Stick with the skinnies, people, much safer! On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 12:43 PM, franklyn sini...@msn.com wrote: Unfortunately (or fortunately from Froome's perspective), not very much. That's why I was disappointed that other riders

Re: [RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread cyclotourist
Very handsome. On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Welcome to the madhouse! Grin. Beautiful bike! I love the black Moustache bars with tan gummies. Reminds me how long it's been since I've had a black and tan. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread drew
Lookin good. Another great example of how nice black can be. howd you do with the trp levers on the albastache? I recently made the switch to albastache and I ended up mounting them upside down because the lever felt really weird right side up...though the cable routing is less than ideal now.

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Lungimsam
Congrats on the new bike!! Congrats also on the SUNXCD derailers. I have the rear one on my 8-speed Bleriot. How do you like the SUN FD? Does it work well with your 9-speed(8?) cassette setup? I might get a SUN FD for both my bikes next time I need to change. -- You received this message

[RBW] ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread Esteban
I was in the UK when TdF began, so I became accustomed to watching it live in the afternoon. When we returned nearly 2 weeks ago, I bought the NBC app and have been enjoying the Tour. I'm not a big racing fan, but I like Froome and especially Nario Quintana and am rooting for a Latin American

[RBW] WTB: Swift Ind Small Ozette King Fisher??

2015-07-24 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
I know this is a longshot, but I am looking for a Swift Industries small Ozette rando bag. Preferably the old premade King Fisher series but not limited to. Hit me up offline: hbclick @yahoo.com Thanks! Brad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] New-model Big Back Rack, Large: two questions

2015-07-24 Thread Bob Cook
1. The new version of the Nitto Big Back Rack, Large, has no loop or other fixture at the bottom where one might secure the hook of a pannier. (The new Medium version does have such a loop, but I am not in Medium territory.) Do you have this new rack, and if so, how have you

[RBW] Re: Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread Lungimsam
I have a 53. I'll try to remember to measure when I get home tonight and report back. -- 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] Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread Richard Holden
Thanks! I'll report my progress if any later. RJH On Jul 24, 2015, at 3:41 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Sounds like a great deal if the bike works and if it fits you. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 24, 2015, at 9:24 PM, Richard Holden richardholde...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread Joe Bernard
I'd pay that for a nice one. I had one back in the day and endlessly regret selling it. Wonderful bicycles. -- 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: Rivelo Visit and a few pics

2015-07-24 Thread John A. Bennett
Thanks, Addison! Glad you could come by. Nice words and pictures. Much appreciated. Hope to see you again. -John @ Rivelo On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 6:54:57 AM UTC-7, Addison wrote: Dropped by Rivelo to check out the shop while I'm in Portland. Really nice. The type of place where

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-24 Thread Ron Mc
two things to look at on optimizing chain length. On biggest ring and biggest cog, your RD should be forward no more than 45 degrees, if it's less, the chain's too short. On your smallest and smallest, the length of chain running between the two jockey wheels should be pointing no higher

Re: [RBW] Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
Every Bleriot I've seen was OS, as was the Saluki, the Rambouillet and the Romulus. Not sure, but I think all the post-2002 vintage Rivendells are OS. On 07/24/2015 06:27 PM, John Hawrylak wrote: Does the Bleroit use Std size TT/DT (1/1-1/8) or the OS TT/DT (1-1/8/1-1/4)??? The Riv

Re: [RBW] Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread John Hawrylak
Steve Thanks for the reply. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread Eric Norris
On my 57cm Blériot: TT: 1 1/8th OD DT: 1 1/4th OD --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jul 24, 2015, at 3:27 PM, John Hawrylak john.hawry...@verizon.net wrote: Does the Bleroit use Std size TT/DT (1/1-1/8) or the OS TT/DT (1-1/8/1-1/4)??? The

Re: [RBW] Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread James Warren
Sounds like a great deal if the bike works and if it fits you. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 24, 2015, at 9:24 PM, Richard Holden richardholde...@gmail.com wrote: looking at a blue Romulus in very good shape with the exception of a rusted from dérailleur. Priced about $900 but has to be

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-24 Thread Michael Hechmer
Yup, everybody whose ridden more than 100 miles over hilly terrain has done that. Personally I avoid wide range clusters because there is too much jump between gears. Adding a link to a chain cn be tricky, glad you pull it off, I mean put it on. Michael On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 5:11:07

[RBW] Re: Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread Richard Holden
Thanks, Deacon. Good suggestion on the internal rust. It's in Minnesota. RJH On Jul 24, 2015, at 12:58 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: 28 bucks for an Altus derailer. I'd try and have the shop independently verify the frame doesn't have hidden rust damage (inside, for

[RBW] May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Larry Charlton
So after lurking on the site for almost 18 months I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Rivendell of my own. I was on the hairy edge of simply purchasing a Sam new, especially when I saw the black and cream ones, when a 60cm Yves Gomez frame came up for sale in this group. First

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread franklyn
Yeah, and people are criticizing Nibali's choice for attaching the group at that time. I have never raced anything in my life, but am fond of the idea of the technical trial described by Jan Heine in the past. I feel like the pro-bicycle race should have a much stronger element of technical

[RBW] May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Carla Waugh
Beautiful bicycle! -- 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

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread franklyn
Unfortunately (or fortunately from Froome's perspective), not very much. That's why I was disappointed that other riders didn't make this a bigger deal than it is. Wouldn't it be great if he'd actually lost a lot of time because of that stuck pebble to cause a big stir about tight tire

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Liesl
How handsome. Particulary love the m'bars and sprung seat and all that black And good on ya for stepping out of the Lurksome Land! Now we know to welcome you with open virtual arms! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: New-model Big Back Rack, Large: two questions

2015-07-24 Thread Ginz
For #1, these will help: http://banjobrothers.com/products/current/replacement-parts-t-shirts-and-swag/drop-out-hooks-4-pack/ -- 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,

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome to the madhouse! Grin. Beautiful bike! I love the black Moustache bars with tan gummies. Reminds me how long it's been since I've had a black and tan. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread Deacon Patrick
28 bucks for an Altus derailer. I'd try and have the shop independently verify the frame doesn't have hidden rust damage (inside, for example), but $900 ain't bad. It's your money and I'd pull the trigger. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 1:24:47 PM UTC-6, Richard Holden

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Sam Hillborne frame/fork (double top tube) + Extras

2015-07-24 Thread 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch
They were frame specials because of the single color paint. It was about two years ago +/-…I recall them being offered for 990.00, a bit of a discount compared to the two-toned frames. - Frank On Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11:35:49 PM UTC-4, Zach Duval wrote: When were the blue Sam's sold

[RBW] Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread Richard Holden
looking at a blue Romulus in very good shape with the exception of a rusted from dérailleur. Priced about $900 but has to be shipped. Any thoughts on value of that bike? I can see owning a second rivvy to go with my steel eddy. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-24 Thread Liesl
A race bike has certain appeal Until stopped with a clatter and squeal Oh what would he give For a wide clearance Riv When a stone caught up in his wheel? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Something's not right here...

2015-07-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Whoops! Long ago, when I bothered with such things as derailleurs*, I used to indulge the conceit of running triples with short cage road derailleurs.** One example was a 26/36/48 triple with a 14-32 7 speed shifted in the rear with an 8-speed Ultegra. I was always careful to install just enough

[RBW] Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread John Hawrylak
Does the Bleroit use Std size TT/DT (1/1-1/8) or the OS TT/DT (1-1/8/1-1/4)??? The Riv brochure states it used 8/5/8 tubing, but the tube diameters are not given. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-24 Thread Lungimsam
I like this method. Very easy. They even tell you at which link to cut the chain. Worked great on my Sam when I went to 8-speed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZHbfblJzaw -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Silver, Schwalbe

2015-07-24 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have a few things to clear out: Nitto Noodle bars, 44cm, bar tape residue- $40 Silver bar-end shifters, used a couple of months, maybe 1000 miles or so, mounted on 4 year old Shimano bar-end pods- Without pods- $30, with pods- $50 Schwalbe Marathon Dureme, pair, 700c x 50, very little use,

[RBW] Re: Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread jeffrey kane
What Steve said ... the Bleriot (and Saluki) are both OS designs. On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 6:27:26 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote: Does the Bleroit use Std size TT/DT (1/1-1/8) or the OS TT/DT (1-1/8/1-1/4)??? The Riv brochure states it used 8/5/8 tubing, but the tube diameters are not

[RBW] FS Nitto M18 front rack

2015-07-24 Thread Justin August
I'll grab that! -J -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS Nitto M18 front rack

2015-07-24 Thread Bruce Smitham
No problem Justin. You can paypal me friends and family or cover any fees to: bsmit...@jlohr.com and let me know where you want it shipped? Cheers, Bruce On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:31 PM, Justin August justin.aug...@icloud.com wrote: I'll grab that! -J -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Evan E.
Beautiful bike. Welcome to the list! -- 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: Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread John Hawrylak
Eric Thanks for the measurements. Definitely OS John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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] Romulus purchase

2015-07-24 Thread Richard Holden
Thanks. I am negotiating. RJH On Jul 24, 2015, at 4:49 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I'd pay that for a nice one. I had one back in the day and endlessly regret selling it. Wonderful bicycles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the

[RBW] Re: Bleroit TT DT Diameters

2015-07-24 Thread Lungimsam
On my 53 Bleriot, measured at about the middle of the tubes.: TT-29mm= 1.14 DT=32mm = 1.25 -- 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: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Larry Charlton
I don't mind the upward curve of the levers at all. Kn fact, for me they feel nicer than when my LHT had a mustache bar with straight levers. On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 4:44:09 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: Lookin good. Another great example of how nice black can be. howd you do with the trp

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Larry Charlton
The front derailleur looks great and performs very well. Although, not much is being asked of it since the chainrings are only 40-26. If, perhaps a standard touring triple were in play... Note that the SUN XCD front is a braze-on so a clamp will be needed, too. On Friday, July 24, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Stopped by Harris Cyclery, saw black/cream

2015-07-24 Thread Mark Wilkins
I will say that there was a blue Sam right next to the black one. Equally beautiful, just not my size. :-) Mark Sent from my iPhone On Jul 23, 2015, at 23:32, Zach Duval zrdu...@hotmail.com wrote: All Sam's are beautiful. Zach still rationalizing his purchase of a slate blue Sam as

[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal

2015-07-24 Thread islaysteve
At the risk of incurring the disapproval of Louis fans, I will share a method that might help alleviate the problem. The decal in the photo below consists of a diamond shape cut from a sheet of decal vinyl, and another sticker which you will no doubt recognize. I did this as I prefer it to