[RBW] Re: Middle TN s24o

Nice! I rode all around Nashville on a single speed over the holidays visiting (used to live there), it was a blast, now that I'm in california where there are long hour + climbs, I'm more convinced a single speed in nashville is totally fine. Maybe a little hillier outside of town closer to

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Bubba headbadge

As if revealing the head badge is going to make any difference. -- 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: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

A few of those out there. Jim's friend, Dan, and two of my MTB buddies from OC: http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/redlands-strada-rossa-100-miler.4098/ Pretty amazing out there! On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 5:38 PM, dougP wrote: > How about the guy who did the 100 miler on

Re: [RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

How about the guy who did the 100 miler on a single speed? "Run what ya brung". Whew! dougP On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 1:33:46 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Bruce, that's awesome! My neighbor did the Stagecoach as well... what an > amazing event! RSR isn't quite as intense...

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Bubba headbadge

Didn't Grant request that this be kept low profile until it got a bit further along? Too many unknowns at this point? Something like that. dougP On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 11:31:44 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Phallic! Theme song: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11KgTi_Huts > > --

[RBW] Re: Middle TN s24o

Dreams of compass tires.only on this list! http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/17547 What I was really doing was trying to convince my riding partner that he need to get some fatter tires for the Schwinn High Sierra he is building up! But I still do dream of compass while riding paselas,

Re: [RBW] Roscoe Bubba headbadge

Thanks Bill. I'd love to see it, too. Have no intention of buying one though. Steve On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 6:21:13 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > If one of you insiders wants to show it, I will look at it and comment on > it. If you insiders feel obliged to keep it secret, that's

Re: [RBW] Roscoe Bubba headbadge

Other "insider" topics have been discussed at length here, but I won't attach a copy of the design because it's "insider" and I will drop the subject. On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 4:21 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > If one of you insiders wants to show it, I will look at it and

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Legolas (PRICE REDUCED)

You can't spell LEgolAS with out the letters S-A-L-E Great news! On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 3:28:33 PM UTC-7, Sean Hipkin wrote: > > The Lego has found a new home! > > On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:18:05 PM UTC-8, Sean Hipkin wrote: >> >> Hi folks! Looking to sell my beloved 62cm Legolas. >>

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Legolas (PRICE REDUCED)

The Lego has found a new home! On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:18:05 PM UTC-8, Sean Hipkin wrote: > > Hi folks! Looking to sell my beloved 62cm Legolas. > > I would like to sell it as a complete bike + some extra tires, brake > levers ext.. for $2400 OBO. This price includes shipping. (peddles

Re: [RBW] Roscoe Bubba headbadge

If one of you insiders wants to show it, I will look at it and comment on it. If you insiders feel obliged to keep it secret, that's fine. Us outsiders can't discuss if you won't show it to us. If you can't or won't show it, then maybe it's best to keep the topic off the board? Just a

[RBW] Re: Middle TN s24o

haha. Your link is to some Compass tires. :-) Now I know what you've been shopping for recently! Your MUSA-equipped S24O sounds great! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 2:44:07 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > My geared bike was out of town, so I went on a lil' s24o with

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Bubba headbadge

A discussion about the headbadge? Looks like everyone's too busy riding... -- 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] Middle TN s24o

My geared bike was out of town, so I went on a lil' s24o with a buddy of mine here on our fixed gears. Riv content - I heard about s24o through Rivendell and used a vapor barrier liner in my sleeping bag, which I also heard from them! I don't know how much it warmed me up, but if it did, I am

[RBW] Roscoe Bubba headbadge

I would prefer an actual discussion about the very cool rocket headbadge. -- 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: WTB Quickbeam 64

Hi James, I'm in Maine. Where are you at? Cheers! Wally > On Mar 21, 2016, at 5:15 PM, James Warren wrote: > > I'm interested. Where are you located? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 21, 2016, at 7:19 AM, Wally Estrella wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB Quickbeam 64

I'm interested. Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2016, at 7:19 AM, Wally Estrella wrote: > > If not outright purchase, I have a 64 Sam Hillborne as trade. > > > CHEERS! > Wally > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Continental Speed Ride Tires - PAIR - $45 shipped

A friend of mine owns one, so I forwarded the message and asked her. Reply below. Forwarded Message Subject:Re: Monster Cross Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:39:20 -0400 Mine does but I'm sure it's dependent on a no. of factors. On Mar 21, 2016,

Re: [RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Bruce, that's awesome! My neighbor did the Stagecoach as well... what an amazing event! RSR isn't quite as intense... :-) His trick is to ride it singlespeed! https://www.strava.com/activities/517113778 Richard, a CC or similar is about perfect for this ride. Although some of the riders on CX

Re: [RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

Well, balls, that is a tough one. I can absolutely empathize with the frustration. I seriously can feel the pangs of regret in my stomach, wishing for the Rewind button, for the myriad things I wish I could un-do. Especially since it's on a friend's bike. I would probably curse a lot, and

Re: [RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

Bill, #1. Bolt was tight, but going in, not getting tougher as I went, as happens if you have the wrong pitch, and then when almost home broke just below the surface... It's strange I chased the other three posts and they seemed rather clean. I had made a little jig and got the hole drilled for

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a good rule of thumb for chain tension for an ENO single speed?

It's a 19mm, though an adjustable works fine. On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 11:42:19 AM UTC-7, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > Thanks everyone. Now to find the right size wrench. :) > > On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 4:55:05 AM UTC+2, Jim M. wrote: >> >> Here's a 30 second Youtube that shows what happens

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange 58cm Rambouillets Is this a Mythical Beast?

If you are replying to my post of the orange ram with blue-green stays ... We discussed matching the headtube cream color, but Bilenky recommended against it, I think because they said that it would tend to look dirty all the time and also cream is so muted a color it would kind of wash out

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Bubba headbadge

Context: "p.s. It is our fondest wish that you do NOT look at the rocket and see body parts, either male or female." On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 12:31 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Phallic! Theme song: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11KgTi_Huts > > -- > Resumes, LinkedIn

[RBW] Re: Anyone have a good rule of thumb for chain tension for an ENO single speed?

Thanks everyone. Now to find the right size wrench. :) On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 4:55:05 AM UTC+2, Jim M. wrote: > > Here's a 30 second Youtube that shows what happens with an Eno eccentric: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_oMYoLBtLg > > jim m > wc ca > > On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at

[RBW] Roscoe Bubba headbadge

Phallic! Theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11KgTi_Huts -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/

[RBW] Re: FS: Continental Speed Ride Tires - PAIR - $45 shipped.

BMC Monster Cross should fit 42mm plus fenders I think. I'll know for sure on Thursday. Bump and lower on the Speed Rides for sale. $41 shipped USPS priority. David On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 12:17:26 PM UTC-5, Ryan Ray wrote: > > So the Black Mountain probably maxes out at 38 with fenders?

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

This year I was on a sherbet orange cross check n not a riv...Great ride though. Had a blast...was blown off course and wandered a bit, all part of the fun! I'll be there next year. Not to mention great people, had more conversations laughs and smiles with new faces out on the trail than I

[RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

There are four different ways I've broken bolts in the past. 1. It's not threading in correctly, and I imagine that I'm using the bolt to clean out the threads. I'm forcing it and it breaks off. I should have tapped the threads first. This also happens when you cross thread, or use the

[RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

I would try machine shops close to JFK airport. Aircraft guys are used to quick response, small budget jobs - between Howard Hughes and the US Government, they didn't have a choice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

A little late now but if you ever need to get a broken screw out use a left hand drill bit and drill it out. When the drill bites the counter clockwise rotation will spin the screw out. I've used this method many times in the shop. Howard Livonia mi. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: EDM / Tap Burner

You might take the bike to a machine shop and have them tack weld a piece of metal to the broken bolt or ez-out so they can use it to unscrew the bolt. I have had that done before and it works quite well. You wouldn't think there is enough room to do that but a good welder can do amazing

[RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

well this has succeeded in making me take another look the products. i saw some in a store, several years ago, and was pretty turned off by the awkward gusset, padding/double thick areas, and a few other details that i thought defeated the purpose of a non-cycling cycling pant. from their

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

Not just a young hipster product, I assure you! I know a lot of guys in their 50's and 60's here who love the jeans, and they're not all stick figure physique either. They have a nice amount of stretch, re-enforced in the saddle-area, and they wick away water nicely (that feature goes away over

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

Look at all the people (myself included) who carry messenger bags but don't work as bicycle messengers. I've bought a lot of stuff at Chrome stores, but I'll never use their products for the intended purpose. Levis will probably sell a lot of this clothing to young hipsters. --Eric N

Re: [RBW] Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

Wow - y'all got sharp eyes! I can't see it! Ironic, in that Grant's "schtick" -- and this is not a value judgement; it's simply an observation of a fact -- has always been to buck trends; a "schtick" I find completely sympathetic. Perhaps then it's fitting that the Atlantis has so fleeting an

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

Hah, I didn't notice that! Opening a real can of worms here lol. The Levi's commuter line has been around for several years now. Probably not ten years yet, but getting close. They finally expanded to include women's clothing in the last year or two, and the line as a whole has expanded quite a

[RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

I did not really notice the helmets so much as him blowing through a Stop sign! LOL Still the most significant thing to me was . . . Levis making commuter clothing! To me that is pretty big, how much mass does cycling have to have for something like that to happen and does this bode well for

[RBW] EDM / Tap Burner

I wondering if anyone out there can help. I'm building a Randonee bike up for a friend and I have a big problem. I've broken a bolt off in a brake boss, and then in hindsight, stupidly an ez-out as well. As I've been told by a couple of people, never think that a ez-out will work, NEVER ever go

[RBW] WTB: 62cm Saluki

Justin, You might want to call RBW. They had some Dalukis on thd webpage last year I think. Maybe there is one left over. -- 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: Saddle Advice Needed, Especially From the Riv Chica Warriors

That's a really sweet looking bike and I like the colour a lot. Now is that a Rohloff rear you're using? On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 8:27:33 PM UTC-5, Eunice Chang wrote: > > Hi Ryan, > > My custom mixte was made by Ezra Caldwell of Fastboy Cycles - he sadly > passed away almost 2 years ago.

[RBW] Re: WTB Quickbeam 64

If not outright purchase, I have a 64 Sam Hillborne as trade. CHEERS! Wally -- 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] WTB: 62cm Saluki

The search continues... I've been wanting a nice 650b bike for some time now and am very interested in a Saluki. I'd prefer just a frameset but will entertain full bikes if they meet what I am looking for. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

Very cool video. Good eye to catch them, they're only there for a second. On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 4:37:13 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > 30 seconds in, I'd recognize that headbadge anywhere!! > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y2XblNN8TM > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle Advice Needed, Especially From the Riv Chica Warriors

Beautiful bicycle, and some nice artistic shots in that photo album. I have a bike that is very similar in color: On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 9:27:33 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Atlantis in the new Levi's commercial

You are taking my comment way too seriously On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 6:00:07 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Common man, you've got to realize absolutely zero people are going to be > convinced to start wearing helmets based on comments in an online forum. So > that comment serves as