[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

This story would be better if the rack ended up in the car, too ;-) Related note: one time I carried a long-wheelbase recumbent - wheels and giant seat removed - on a hitch rack behind my Honda Civic on a twisty mountain road. The bike was wider than the car AND the road. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

Jim S. Some key things to consider when working with any animal to perform any task. The animal is never wrong. Set up the environment so the only possible outcome is for the animal to be successful If the dog isn’t ready to stay in the basket, the worst thing you can do is force the issue.

Re: [RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

Here's your guy: https://bicyclehabitat.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/riding-with-your-dog/ On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 6:29:16 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Kiley mentioned that there are many carrying products from Europe. Does > anyone know anyone makes a pet carrier that attaches to the

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Just a few quick responses: 1). Do you have cites for the second sentence? It does not appear to be true: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-safe-country-20180518-story.html The article gives a lot of pretty good reasons people might want to avoid seeking asylum in

[RBW] Re: Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

Another way to check is to remove the tire, turn it inside out and fold it back on itself. Oftentimes there is a little discoloration in the casing where the thorn/wire/shard etc...is. Having the tire folded back on itself often raises the tip of the offending bits. I’ve never ever felt

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

"Absent that, and based on #'s 1 and 2 above, I think that all should be deported." Elle Oh Elle, bro -- 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] J.P. Weigle For Sale

CONGRATULATIONS! A Weigle is my dream bike. This one was a little big for me. On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 9:13:01 AM UTC-7, John G. wrote: > > Not to gloat, but I am delighted to have snagged this. Perfect size for > me. I’ll need to move a bike on, but this should be a great brevet bike. --

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv website: Newish things???

Nostalgia's not what it used to be. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Cheviot and Bike Rack

You might take a look at this hitch adapter: http://www.hitchsource.com/torklift-ecohitch-hidden-mini-cooper-hardtop-door-2015-14-in-receiver-p-36883.html It is a bolt in so there should not need to be any fabrication. It is a little strange having the hitch right above the exhausts but if there

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

If you have not ruled out roof racks, have you considered a "suction cup" rack? If you're down with spending close to $1k, you may want to consider this somewhat rare but quite flexible solution. Looking at pictures, it appears to fit your needs. The neat thing about this kind of roof rack is

Re: [RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

Kiley mentioned that there are many carrying products from Europe. Does anyone know anyone makes a pet carrier that attaches to the rear rack like a pannier, and that will take a 20 lb dog? I'd need something that is quick on and off. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Max, Thanks for first-hand acknowledgement that mine was not a "wall of BS text." -- 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: Thanks Grant

Larry, thanks for the explanation of the legal constraints. The legal process for seeking asylum you described matches the one my family followed (albeit different countries) some decades ago and one I’m familiar with. (There was an NPR segment today that featured an interview with the lawyer

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv website: Newish things???

semi-related: my hiking (and more) store MEC, no longer carries bandanas. What kind of world do we live in? (Oh wait, that was yesterday's topic..) EricF Kitsalino BC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Riv website: Newish things???

I noticed that, too. As someone with no knowledge of operating an internet commerce site, my guess was that this could be due to how the site operates when updating items and not due to someone intentionally adding those items to the newish things list. Like maybe they are back in stock at Riv

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

It's a lot of cash, but at the end of the process you'll have a sweet Mini safely hauling (and not scratching your Cheviot. I suspect you could get it in that car with back seats down and front wheel off, but yeah, fenders and racks will getcha. I have a Chev and I know all about that malady

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I've seen that 535. It's sweet! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Nice bosque ride

I could tolerate some dust here. All of ours has washed away. 2-3" per hour storms night before last. Landscape in the yard flourishing, will have to cut hay, I mean mow the yard sometime when it dries enough. Plenty of firsthand experience with bow waves from the front wheel these last

Re: [RBW] Nice bosque ride

This sort of ride fits my schedule, interest, fitness, and habits; it also fits the surrounding landscape, where you'd be hard pressed to ride more than 20 miles without backtracking or riding long distance on pavement -- one can by not too annoying backtracking cobble together a 40-something mile

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Laing Tell them about second life initiatives. I’m on my phone so I can’t do a long post on it, but Nissan has committed to build solar standalone streetlights that employ used Leaf batteries as storage. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11:42:20 AM UTC-7, lconley wrote: > > Every time you change the battery in an electric car, you have a > relatively large backward step (increase in carbon footprint). Batteries > are expensive because they consume a lot of energy to manufacture. The > longer that

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

Brian— I did the same thing once, at a hotel, late at night after a long drive. I had two bikes on top, and the prized Bianchi of my boyfriend at the time—this very trip finished us off—caught the parking area overhang. Somehow, maybe I wasn’t going fast, I think nothing major happened, but it

Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs

Thanks, Wally and Brad. -- 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] FS: Many Stems, Bars, Bags

Hello! I might have done this before, but here is a link to my "selling stuff" instagram: instagram.com/adom_sale Posting again since I just added my back stock of somewhat-Rivvy to very-Rivvy stems, bars, and bags. And I always am putting random stuff there for sale at pretty good prices.

[RBW] Re: Anyone bought a 47 or 50 MIT Atlantis?

As long as you are OK with the stand over I'd say go for the 50cm. Riv seems to going a bit smaller on frame size recommendations these days.The SO on the geo chart for this frame is with the max tire size. My PBH is 82.5 is and they suggested a 50cm. I was at the top of the range for the 50

Re: [RBW] Disaster Averted

I'm glad you caught it before it caught you! The one front blowout that really scared me was back 28 years ago when I foolishly rode 19 mm clinchers at 110+ psi. Just about to dive into a very fast 90* corner at the bottom of a steep, long hill -- bam .. hsss! A very short hsss because the tire

Re: [RBW] Nice bosque ride

What do you think makes up bigger epics? Wee epics are the building blocks of epic epics. 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

Re: [RBW] Nice bosque ride

It's just that my epics are small epics! On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 2:52 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Patrick, beautiful aplineglow on the mesa! All rides are epic, we just > have to widen our scope to see it. Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Nice bosque ride

Patrick, beautiful aplineglow on the mesa! All rides are epic, we just have to widen our scope to see it. 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

*I started this saying that being logical begets abuse. I expect it now. But I try to approach all contentious subjects from a legal and logical perspective and not let emotions get in the way of a decision. This is also why my first marriage ended. LOL* Thanks for trying to set out the

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Justin - I'm the admin of both groups. I left the thread unmolested here because historically, the quality of interaction within this group remains high. Even though I try to retain high quality within both venues, there's a difference. Although this thread has veered and swerved, it did

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

ustin - I'm the admin of both groups. I left the thread unmolested here because historically, the quality of interaction within this group remains high. Even though I try to retain high quality within both venues, there's a difference. Although this thread has veered and swerved, it did

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

Thanks Minh and Joe. Mine’s a 2015 4-door Cooper S. Thanks to Joe, I have a good lead on an (expensive) retrofit that will accept a Yakima Single Speed 1-bike hitch-mount, which I hope won’t stick out too far... The Mini of Marin dealers told me there was nothing to be done, but the Mini-Mania

[RBW] Disaster Averted

I have been working too hard and so late this morning Saluki and I went out for a ride on one of my favorite routes, out and back from Fairfax Vt through the back roads, north toward St Albans. Its a pretty route with very little traffic, the weather was perfect for riding, the roads, both

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

By all means, end wall of text BS with LOL. People love that. -- 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: Riv website: Newish things???

When I find an issue with a site I typically just drop an email (see contact us at bottom of page) to them. Dave or someone gets back with a thanks in a day or two, tops. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Same here. Thanks Laing! KJ On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:23:12 PM UTC-7, phil k wrote: > > A new day, a new thing learned again for me. > > On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: >> >> Every time you change the battery in an electric car, you have a >> relatively large

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

This is a difficult subject because too many people approach the subject emotionally and attempts to be logical/unemotional get one labeled, targeted, and rejected. The reality is that there are multiple mitigating facts: 1. Mexico is a signatory to multiple international asylum and refugee

[RBW] Riv website: Newish things???

I compulsively check Rivendell's website and can't help but notice today's "newish things" are... out of stock bandannas! Why? Please could you put the newest coolest stuff on the front page or create a "recent arrivals" section like most record stores have? This seems weak for the coolest bike

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

I lopped off 2 cm on my aluminum Albatross bars, encountered no problem with bar-end shifters. David -- 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: Thanks Grant

Fair is fair — separating infants from families is different than unaccompanied minors. I was pointing out that this is part of an issue whose scale is perhaps larger than many think of, and the plan for handling which may be lacking. BTW, you can donate to organizations that help refugees...

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

Congratulations on your new ride! You can take off the front wheel and then move your Saris Bones askew so that the bike is centered more on the car. In my car, I can also take the front wheel off, rear seat down, and put the bike in on a diagonal, with the handlebars turned 90 degrees. I

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

You might have to invest in a hitch or roof rack, depending on your year. A bit pricier, but well worth it IME On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:09:28 PM UTC-4, Deborah Coffin wrote: > > I’m the happy owner of a new 50cm Cheviot, and am struggling to figure out > how to safely transport it on my

[RBW] Re: FS:Tallux stem

SOLD -- 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: Thanks Grant

Jim, I knew you were mods of both groups, so I figured there must've been a good reason the FB was deleted. Thanks again for doing an excellent job moderating. Phil Arlington, VA On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:09:31 PM UTC-4, Jim Edgar wrote: > > Justin - > > I'm the admin of both groups.

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

Hi Deborah, My initial suggestion was going to be try investing in one of those stem to saddle adapter bars but I see you already went that route which just causes the rear wheel to stick out further than you are comfortable. My alternate suggestion would be to look for possible roof rack

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

A new day, a new thing learned again for me. On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:42:20 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > Every time you change the battery in an electric car, you have a > relatively large backward step (increase in carbon footprint). Batteries > are expensive because they consume a lot

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

Yes it is. I rather like the bar ends on the upright bars though and they keep hitting my legs. I tried measuring inside, but it's a bit difficult. I might have to call Riv and see what is possible. I'm already got a long reach stem on there. On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 1:47:35 PM UTC-4, Ian A

[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

Deborah, you don't mention what year MINI cooper you have (2002 here, yep, still have it :), as you've figured out, trunk racks are not a great option, also a warning i used a trunk rack in an emergency and ended up damaging my hatch (fender turned and hit the car during a rain storm). Joe

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

I should clarify it comes up again elsewhere in that issue. The first paragraph isn't all Grant said. -- 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: Other annoying threads

Every time you change the battery in an electric car, you have a relatively large backward step (increase in carbon footprint). Batteries are expensive because they consume a lot of energy to manufacture. The longer that battery lasts, the smaller your carbon footprint so take care of your

[RBW] Cheviot and Bike Rack

It sounds like you need someone to install a hitch mount, then you can get a rack that uses trays to support the wheels instead of hanging by the frame. Here's a link about Mini's and hitches. https://new.minimania.com/Mini_Cooper_Hitch_Application_Guide_ -- You received this message because

[RBW] Cheviot and Bike Rack

I’m the happy owner of a new 50cm Cheviot, and am struggling to figure out how to safely transport it on my Mini Cooper. I have what I think is the only bike rack that works on my car—a Saris Bones. Apparently, unless it comes built for a hitch, Mini’s can’t be fitted with anything else. I’ve

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

I remember getting that RR. I never told Grant this (I don't think) but that really helped me to "unstick" after 9/11. My reaction to that atrocity was to just kind of STOP..my brain kept looping as if that day was The Last Day, and I couldn't move on into living with it as an "in the past"

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

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[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Not entering the fray or offering an opinion, just fixing the picture:

[RBW] Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

Switching to Thumbies would be an option. IanA -- 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: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Bill, thanks for all the informative reporting on your 'Leo'. I've admired this bike from afar and you are making it very difficult for me to resist. The Roadini would be a replacement for my Nordavinden, which has not been ideal for purely subjective reasons. I was taken aback when you

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I owned a Prius and can understand the owner loyalty to their old car. It's more accurately a bizarre transportation pod than what most of us think of as "car", which has the unusual effect (in car world) of removing it from concepts like model years and dated styling. The Gen 2 model I had

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Following up on Clayton’s wish that gasoline-powered cars were a thing of the past: Traveling in England last year, on narrow, hedgerow-lined one lane roads, I thought about how much more scary it would be if all the cars in the road were electric and silent. I’m sure I’d have been hit,

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I read somewhere that the Prius is now the #1 car for owner retention. At the time I read that the average Prius owner was going in 11 years & counting! Now, I realize that Prius are technically hybirds, but the fact is that mechanically there's far less involved with an electric car then a

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

It should also be noted that in the previous Blahg Grant mentioned he doesn't look at the replies, Dave does. -- 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] Re: Thanks Grant

As Joe pointed out, the reason for Grants comments (& thus this thread), was children being separated from their parents, NOT unaccompanied minors. It's sort of a tactic and semantics really to refer to these people as criminals when the crime for most of them is entering this country illegally.

Re: [RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

Here's the other one from years ago, now currently residing somewhere in LA I believe. It was a bit too small for me, but the Ahearne bars with a Paul Thumbie was a nice setup. The one John G. just snagged is way nicer with much better details. You're gonna love it John!

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

Yes, I meant "measure the thinned-out portion"..I couldn't think of what to call it. Thinned-out it is! -- 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] J.P. Weigle For Sale

I don't have too much info on the stem, but I'm a sucker for brakes routed thru a stem and I wish more stems had threads for a bell :) I bought two frames with slightly different geo but matching paint built by Peter for a merchant marine sometime in the 90s. The smaller frame was just a

Re: [RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

If I had bought this bike, I would have gloated also! On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 11:13 AM John G. wrote: > Not to gloat, but I am delighted to have snagged this. Perfect size for > me. I’ll need to move a bike on, but this should be a great brevet bike. > > -- > You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

If someone bought it from this group, it found a new home in roughly 20 minutes. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 11:10 AM S. Greco wrote: > Thanks for the interest. > This Weigle has found a new home. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

Not to gloat, but I am delighted to have snagged this. Perfect size for me. I’ll need to move a bike on, but this should be a great brevet bike. -- 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: Thanks Grant

Justin - I'm the admin of both groups. I left the thread unmolested here because historically, the quality of interaction within this group remains high. Even though I try to retain high quality within both venues, there's a difference. Although this thread has veered and swerved, it did

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Christopher Murray asked me my PBH. 86cm. On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 8:50:51 AM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > Thanks Bill! I just put my Roadini in the work stand to build up. What’s > your PBH? From your previous posts, I thought we were about the same size > and mine is a 54. >

[RBW] Re: PSA Ram on Ebay

Wow, that's a shame for an NOS frame. The seat cluster is pretty bad. No doubt it could be stripped and restored but as Lum says, that would add $$ and extra effort. KJ On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 6:15:40 AM UTC-7, Ana Candela wrote: > > Here’s a link to the photos:

[RBW] RBW Facebook Owners Bunch - Now Open Group?

When did the RBW Owners Bunch on Facebook change to an open group? It's always been closed and my wife recently noticed some photos I posted to the group. I personally prefer a closed group as I don't want everyone I'm connected to seeing what I do in a various group. I don't post or comment

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

I was at Rivendell purchasing a bike on the 19th (the date this blahg was posted) and had a conversation with the guys about how I felt guilty spending big $$$ on a bike when I should be donating it to the ACLU or some other organization helping out these families. I imagine that hearing

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 7:10:45 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > there's no mechanical disadvantage to shortening a bar - safety isn't an > issue > I think the problem is that to make an aluminum (maybe also steel) bar with a small enough outer diameter for mountain bike-style brake levers, the

[RBW] Re: Anyone bought a 47 or 50 MIT Atlantis?

I am 5'4" with a 78.5pbh, so a little shorter than you. When I recently tested out a 50 Atlantis (this week). I LOVED the feel of the bike but my junk was way too smashed into the top tube when standing astride. You're a smidge taller than me so you won't have quite the same amount of

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Thanks Bill! I just put my Roadini in the work stand to build up. What’s your PBH? From your previous posts, I thought we were about the same size and mine is a 54. With only the bars, saddle, and wheels on the thing that strikes me is how high the handlebars are. The bars look almost level

[RBW] Re: PSA Ram on Ebay

I heard of a guy who found a waterford at the Goodwill and I think he said he paid 25 bucks for it or something like that. I guess whoever works at that branch knows what to Rivendell bike is So they are using it to raise money for charity. Too bad about the rust. But I bet it could be

[RBW] Re: PSA Ram on Ebay

Wow...! :>( Thanks Ana! Nothing like an in-person report and pictures. I am sure you have saved some from some unexpected heartache. If someone bids on it now, at least they will know a lot more. And agreed on what probably happened with the previous bidder/winner. Thanks again for the

Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs

Patrick Moore wrote: > > Adding to the original question: how did you (all) train your dog *not* to > jump out of whatever conveyance it was in? I'd like to find a way to carry > my ~20 lb dog to the dog park some 3 miles away, but he's hardly one to sit > still unless restrained in some way.

Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs

I put the milk crate in the middle of the living room. A few days of this Then put the crate on the side so the top was perpendicular to the floor. Put a treat for him to go in to get it. A few more days of this... Then flipped it upright so he then had to jump into the crate to get the

Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs

Adding to the original question: how did you (all) train your dog *not* to jump out of whatever conveyance it was in? I'd like to find a way to carry my ~20 lb dog to the dog park some 3 miles away, but he's hardly one to sit still unless restrained in some way. On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 8:15 AM,

[RBW] dogs on Rivs

I once tried it with a trailer and my 40ish-pound dog, and she jumped out of it within the first 20 feet. I gave up after a couple more tires. Goes without saying to try it in a park or on a residential street before trying streets with traffic. Last Saturday at Rivelo’s anniversary party,

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

The thread is about children - including babies - being torn from their parents, not unaccompanied minors. -- 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: NITTO Tallux stem

Sold -- 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: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Read somewhere else online low is fast long is strong ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -- 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: PSA Ram on Ebay

Here’s a link to the photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QRyiMsDqdJX2Tzby8 -Ana -- 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: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

I hear you Austin. My issue exactly. Anti long and low! -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA Ram on Ebay

I happened upon it the other day when I went to Goodwill to pick up some stuff I had bought. Very exciting to see a Rivendell frame just sitting there next to the wall. I even took a few photos, and as Lim says, not only could it have been never ridden, but never built even. However, it looked

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

It’s the Leo’s stack height that did it for me. I’m on a 62cm frame with a stack height of 636mm + 50mm of spacers + a VO tall stack stem. I’m at the top of my uncut 350mm steerer tube and my bars are still not quite level with my saddle. There aren’t too many XL frames out there that get the

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

there's no mechanical disadvantage to shortening a bar - safety isn't an issue -- 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: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Leo is the best Thanks Bill On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 7:56:03 PM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > > Ugh Billyou are contunuously making me want to finally get the Leo. > Seems like everything I want in a road bike these days. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I don't post on annoying threads - oops. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Do I need this toothed spacer on my bike?

and don't forget to load your cart with other useful bike fasteners On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 6:48:26 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Try a thinner M6 Nordlock from fastenall - > https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0129503 > >> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Do I need this toothed spacer on my bike?

Try a thinner M6 Nordlock from fastenall - https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0129503 On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 3:51:47 PM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Not if it works without it, in my opinion. > > I've both used and not-used them. Problems I've had when not-using: > 1) Pads run in

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Patrick (and many others) make good points. To inject some facts and focus the discussion on productive matters: Blog post on Marginal Revolution “by Tyler Cowen June 21, 2018 at 8:10 pm in Data Source Law Number of unaccompanied minors, age 17 or lower, apprehended during or after border

[RBW] Re: New shoes (and rims) for the Sam Hillborne

Thanks for the info! The mill finish sounds interesting; I'll have the buyer at my LBS give them a call. On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 9:12:06 PM UTC-5, comveo wrote: > > Hey Tony, > > There is a way to get some non-polished silver action on just about any > Velocity rim, but you'll have to ask

[RBW] Re: Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

I agree with Erl that shot of the flower in focus with the bike just visible but out of focus is great! I'll be interested in your expanded thoughts of the compass knobbies with your bike packing rig. The 650b version is tempting to try out on my Saluki even though I have very little off