[RBW] Re: FS: Jack Brown & Stampede Pass Tires

2020-11-24 Thread Richard Gitz
Rene Herse Stampede Pass are SOLD! On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 1:02:21 PM UTC-8 Richard Gitz wrote: > Two pairs of tires for sale: > > 1. Two Rivendell Jack Brown blues 700 X 33.5 $115.00 to your door. > > [image: P1020884.JPG] > > 2. Two Rene Herse Compass Stampede Pass tires standard

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Blue 58 cm Appaloosa, Double TT Frameset

2020-11-24 Thread R Olson
This frameset has sold pending payment. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:02:09 PM UTC-7 R Olson wrote: > Hello All, > > I am selling my 58cm Blue Appa frameset with a double top tube. It's the > 2nd iteration, the version just before the most current Appas. Would be a > great winter

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread The Snag
Yes. It was quite the chore to put a dropper post on my Mtn mixte. Funny how that .4mm makes such a difference in options. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 8:38:12 PM UTC-8 Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:38:51 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY >

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA
On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:38:51 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > The S83 comes in 26.8, and if you need a better seatpost than that, well > then maybe you do, who am I to say. For me, it's as good as good gets, and > I've got an 84 to compare it to! (in 27.2, which I use with

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA
On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:01:18 PM UTC-8 christian poppell wrote: > It would be a seat tube change and not the lug. Many tubes for are butted > internally so that lugs will fit multiple tube butt thicknesses. > > 28.6mm x .9mm wall (26.8mm ID) vs .7mm (27.2mm ID). > Does that mean

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

2020-11-24 Thread Jason Fuller
I like 48cm Noodles a lot on the Hillborne, to me they suit the bike perfectly. I like Albatross bars too but for me they need to be level with the saddle and I like the levers forward so the braking position is as far forward as possible. I'm curious to try Billie's with a really long stem,

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The S83 comes in 26.8, and if you need a better seatpost than that, well then maybe you do, who am I to say. For me, it's as good as good gets, and I've got an 84 to compare it to! (in 27.2, which I use with a shim on my Clem that has a 665.5* seattube) -Kai *not quite evil, but very close,

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

2020-11-24 Thread Joel Stern
Nicely done. Have you given that Albatross a good try? I just changed mine on one bike to Choco but it is too cold here to give them a test ride. On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 8:38 PM i wrote: > I guess I should post my hillborne > I hate the albatross bars actually. not for me. going with drops. got

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: NITTO S83, Continental Tires, Carradice Bag

2020-11-24 Thread Brian Campbell
Hi. I would like the saddle bag. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:15:16 PM UTC-5 RDS wrote: > See pics at link > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fa0woQ5CT1ZrVdPOsqz0iJ7KvAlYtxj8?usp=sharing > > On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:14:20 PM UTC-5 RDS wrote: > >> For sale .. ships from

[RBW] Re: RBW Caught in YouTube Video

2020-11-24 Thread David Person
I meant to add that the visit to RBW is at about the 11 minute mark, though I hope you'll watch the whole video. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:02:49 PM UTC-8 David Person wrote: > One of the YouTube channels that I follow (subscribe to) is one called > Henrywildeberry. He's a YouTuber in

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread David Person
Sure is a shame. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:01:18 PM UTC-8 christian poppell wrote: > It would be a seat tube change and not the lug. Many tubes for are butted > internally so that lugs will fit multiple tube butt thicknesses. > > 28.6mm x .9mm wall (26.8mm ID) vs .7mm (27.2mm ID).

[RBW] RBW Caught in YouTube Video

2020-11-24 Thread David Person
One of the YouTube channels that I follow (subscribe to) is one called Henrywildeberry. He's a YouTuber in Northern California that does a tone of bikey video, along with some melodramatic acting. Thankfully, not too much of the later. The latest video he posted is about his girlfriend

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread christian poppell
It would be a seat tube change and not the lug. Many tubes for are butted internally so that lugs will fit multiple tube butt thicknesses. 28.6mm x .9mm wall (26.8mm ID) vs .7mm (27.2mm ID). Christian Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4:43:43 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Or

[RBW] Re: FS: Waterford RS-33 62x58.5 Road-Sport Frameset

2020-11-24 Thread Paul Brodek
Found a home for this, thanks for all the interest! Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:16:15 PM UTC-5 Paul Brodek wrote: > Still looking for a new home, price drop for potential adopters: > $675 shipped conti USA, $625 pickup NYC > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

2020-11-24 Thread i
I guess I should post my hillborne I hate the albatross bars actually. not for me. going with drops. got some really nice aluminum ones for sale if someone wants em, maybe..might put them on the MB1 and see how that goes. https://imgur.com/EWuiFri On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 1:49:54 PM

[RBW] FS: 62 cm Sam Hilborne FFHS $1100 plus Shipping

2020-11-24 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anyone who missed out on the 60 cm Sam's who would like a classic looking double top tubbed 62 cm in good condition. I have the frame you can be thankful for or gift to yourself to try to incorporate some happiness into the conclusion of your 2020. Contact me for pictures! (616)928-4226

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Or available lugs. I don't know how any of this works but all the new Riv frames with a regular high tobtube (diamond frame) get the same seat lug now, I suspect it has something to do with the narrower diameter seattube. Joe Bernard On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4:28:45 PM UTC-8 Mark

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread Mark Schneider
I wonder why, I guess I missed that one. Someone more knowledgeable probably knows why, something to do with available tubing maybe? On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 3:55:20 PM UTC-8 David Person wrote: > I sure wish Riv hadn't changed the seat post diameter from 27.2mm to > 26.8mm on their

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: NITTO S83, Continental Tires, Carradice Bag

2020-11-24 Thread RDS
See pics at link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fa0woQ5CT1ZrVdPOsqz0iJ7KvAlYtxj8?usp=sharing On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:14:20 PM UTC-5 RDS wrote: > For sale .. ships from Georgia zip 30040: > > *Nitto S83 Seatpost* .. 26.8 and I think is the shorter one at 250mm .. > This is

[RBW] FOR SALE: NITTO S83, Continental Tires, Carradice Bag

2020-11-24 Thread RDS
For sale .. ships from Georgia zip 30040: *Nitto S83 Seatpost* .. 26.8 and I think is the shorter one at 250mm .. This is the seat post that came new w/ my Gus and I have not used it, so it is new to my knowledge. Riv sells them for $118, I'll ask $100 + shipping. *Continental Contact

[RBW] A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread David Person
I sure wish Riv hadn't changed the seat post diameter from 27.2mm to 26.8mm on their frames. Doing so really limits the available seat post options. One particular suspension seat post I use is only available in 27.2mm. Baffles me why Riv chose to do that. Glad I got my Hillborne before the

[RBW] Re: (Near) apotheosis of Monocog 29er: Rivendellish, if not a Rivendell or even Rivendellian

2020-11-24 Thread David Person
Here, here! On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:47:25 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > PLATYPUS TOMORROW!!! I cannot WAIT to see all this Raspberry Metallic > goodness. > > >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: (Near) apotheosis of Monocog 29er: Rivendellish, if not a Rivendell or even Rivendellian

2020-11-24 Thread Joe Bernard
PLATYPUS TOMORROW!!! I cannot WAIT to see all this Raspberry Metallic goodness. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:27:56 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > The only Riv content in this post is Leah’s Platypus. Which, incidentally, > is supposed to be ready at the bike shop

[RBW] Re: WTB: Chocomoose

2020-11-24 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jason, I think I have one for you if you have not already landed one! Tried sending a PM but ...(who knows) Ryan Hankinson Muskegon, MI 49445 On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 9:58:41 AM UTC-5 J Schwartz wrote: > Greetings , looking for a Nitto Chocomoose (not norm) to buy. > Used in decent

Re: [RBW] Re: (Near) apotheosis of Monocog 29er: Rivendellish, if not a Rivendell or even Rivendellian

2020-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
I don't want to debate, I just want to insist. I hope no one is silly enough to think I am really being serious? Patrick "just want to beat Leah" Moore On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 3:40 PM 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Patrick you do not want to

Re: [RBW] Re: new Google Groups question

2020-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Jim: Once again, thanks for curating this list. More generally, this is an active thread on the RBW, IBob, and CR lists. Me, gmail and list traffic -- RBW, IBob, CR -- is behaving on my 2 Macs and my iPhone just as it has been doing for the last10 or 15 years; I guess I don't really want to know

[RBW] Re: (Near) apotheosis of Monocog 29er: Rivendellish, if not a Rivendell or even Rivendellian

2020-11-24 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Patrick you do not want to turn this into a debate with Leah and the list members whether "that thing" you procured with the trade or sale of a genuine Rivendell qualifies as Rivendellian because it motivates you to just ride! Ryan On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 5:36:46 PM UTC-5 Abcyclehank

[RBW] Re: (Near) apotheosis of Monocog 29er: Rivendellish, if not a Rivendell or even Rivendellian

2020-11-24 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Yeah Finally something to be thankful for in 2020! RivSister #1 is finally getting her Raspberry Platypus for to complete the last 200 miles of second goal of the tragic year! (3000 total miles!) Ryan On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 5:27:56 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > The

Re: [RBW] Re: (Near) apotheosis of Monocog 29er: Rivendellish, if not a Rivendell or even Rivendellian

2020-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
I DENY your assertion. And your Platypus is not even an actual Rivendell if it is still undelivered. It is an hypothesis only. Patrick Moore, pitting his ACTUAL, and very Rivendellish Monocog against a merely hypothetical Platypus (and who looks forward to seeing photos of the ACTUAL Platypus if

[RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks for all the comments. I'll make a few more of my own. I understood from the early official pronouncements (basically many repeated news stories of health officials' and government officials' declarations on the matter) that cloth masks are meant to keep your infection off of others, and

[RBW] Re: (Near) apotheosis of Monocog 29er: Rivendellish, if not a Rivendell or even Rivendellian

2020-11-24 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
The only Riv content in this post is Leah’s Platypus. Which, incidentally, is supposed to be ready at the bike shop TOMORROW. !! Leah On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 1:08:58 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Riv content: steel, simple and no-nonsense; traded Curt Goodrich Riv Road > for

[RBW] CLAIMED [Free 1.25", 31.8mm, 11 cm, 10* stem]

2020-11-24 Thread Patrick Moore
The stem has been claimed. On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 7:25 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I had asked for a shorter replacement, and good thing I didn't fine one > because I later realized I had a 9 cm, 17* one in my parts box. It's a $90 > high-end Ritchey, so putting it on the Monocog is like

[RBW] Re: Black hole of mixing Campagnolo and Shimano

2020-11-24 Thread Richard Borneman
I have a couple bikes set up with Campy pre-2001 "pointy" levers and Shimano drivetrain and #4 Shiftmate. Works great. The Campy levers are much better than the Shimanos. Richard Borneman On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 6:18:55 PM UTC-5 Tom Matchak wrote: > I recently did a Shimano/Campy

Re: [RBW] New list member intro

2020-11-24 Thread Trevor Bradshaw
Hi Harth, Thanks for sharing those great stories with us. Please do share your RB-T with us if you get a chance. One of my favorite rides myself. On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 9:29:18 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, David; one more very good report for the Marathon Supreme. > > The

[RBW] Re: new Google Groups question

2020-11-24 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I will say that even in the past 2 or 3 weeks there have been a lot of changes (most for the better) to the new Google Groups format. They've made a few management things easier, which I like, but have some other new aspects which cause issues. At this time, I have no plans to try to migrate

[RBW] Re: new Google Groups question

2020-11-24 Thread J Schwartz
Does anyone know how to get this group to play nice (nicer) with IOS? On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:45:31 PM UTC-5 Nathan Mattia wrote: > Where do you find the Sticky Messages that used to appear at the top of > the board, such as the Rivendell Timeline and the Riv Reader links? > > > On

[RBW] Re: new Google Groups question

2020-11-24 Thread Nathan Mattia
Where do you find the Sticky Messages that used to appear at the top of the board, such as the Rivendell Timeline and the Riv Reader links? On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 8:02:40 AM UTC-6 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm not volunteering for this because I don't have the time or patience or >

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Drew Saunders
Regarding the O2 levels, in this video: https://youtu.be/npXP5wqNzaI He wears 6 masks and wears a pulse-ox meter. The results of wearing 6 (count 'em, 6!) surgical masks for 5 minutes: 1: No change in O2 levels 2: His ears really hurt. I'm about to get surgery (not voluntary, not in a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike of the Month: Sam Hillborne

2020-11-24 Thread Ray
Mike, that's the perfect backdrop for that Sam. All the colors just look great. Well done. Ray On Monday, November 23, 2020 at 8:21:04 PM UTC-6 Jason Fuller wrote: > That's a heck of a unique build and the best bar / chainstay wrapping I've > seen in a good while. This build will be hard to

Re: [RBW] Re: Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Justin Kennedy
Hmm I see what you're saying. I do bring it inside b/c of weather and theft (I'm also in Brooklyn!). We have a terrace but it's uncovered. I guess I could keep it there and bring it in when there is rain in the forecast. Hadn't really thought about that so thanks for pointing it out. On Tue, Nov

[RBW] Re: Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Does your bike come in from the cold? Temperature fluctuations can cause sweating that'll lead to rust. I'm fortunate/unfortunate to have a particularly unheated garage to store in, not that I don't get water in my frame, just less from condensation. Of course the answer wouldn't be to leave

Re: [RBW] COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread yavo
I frequently ride on a beautiful rails-to-trail near my home and since March I've been riding with a mask. Especially on a nice day, the trail is filled with people who don't have any kind of protective masks. I realize that "outdoors" is less of a risk, but I cannot fathom why groups of 2 or more

[RBW] WTB: Brooks Cambium C17 (Preferably brown)

2020-11-24 Thread Keith Weaver
Hi, I'm interested in trying out a cambium saddle, and thought I'd see if anyone on the list has one they're not using and would be willing to part with. I like brown saddles, but any color would be OK. I'm assuming the C17 size would be best for me, based on how much I like my B17. Cheers,

Re: [RBW] COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Dave Grossman
I teach physical education and have been teaching in person since August. I work in a mask all day long while exercising and lecturing. I've found the 3 ply disposable surgical masks to be the best. They allow me to speak without issue and I can breathe in them. I also had to do a stress

Re: [RBW] COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Joel: The CDC recommends that people wear a mask “… in public settings … and anywhere they will be around other people.” If I’m riding in the great outdoors by myself, I think the CDC guidances is that a mask is not necessary. When I ride, I carry a mask, which I put on anytime I’m stopped

[RBW] Re: Free 1.25", 31.8mm, 11 cm, 10* stem

2020-11-24 Thread Rusty Click
email sent...thanks On Monday, November 23, 2020 at 9:25:38 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > I had asked for a shorter replacement, and good thing I didn't fine one > because I later realized I had a 9 cm, 17* one in my parts box. It's a $90 > high-end Ritchey, so putting it on the Monocog is

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Sky Coulter
I was wearing my respirator on the bike when the lower mainland (bc) was very smokey for a week or so with the northward drift of smoke from west coast fires. Then the new west pier caught on fire and added a couple more smoke filled days. The p100 filters did an amazing job of filtering the

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Joel S
I wish they would come out with a list of masks that might help. There is much controversy. I wear a mask anywhere others are and just don’t know if they do much good. I believe they do cause us breathing problems if used for prolonged times. I have 2 nice fabric masks, one with a pocket

[RBW] Re: Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Ben Mihovk
I like your beeswax idea for sure. That stuff is a wonder! I'd also hit the seat and and tube with a fresh gob of grease...it should provide a waterproof barrier if you apply an even coat. Thread sealing tape comes to mind as a possibility here. I wonder if you could wrap the post with some

[RBW] WTB: Chocomoose

2020-11-24 Thread J Schwartz
Greetings , looking for a Nitto Chocomoose (not norm) to buy. Used in decent shape is fine If anyone is sitting on one , let me know Thanks JS -- 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: new Google Groups question

2020-11-24 Thread Ben Mihovk
I'm not volunteering for this because I don't have the time or patience or skills...but I belong to another forum where people geek out about something that most people don't care about (putters...you know...for golf?). It runs on forum called Simple Machines

[RBW] Re: new Google Groups question

2020-11-24 Thread eddietheflay
why doesn't it show messages with last posting at the top so you don't have to scroll down to find the last in? why are not the new messages in a bolder font so you can easily tell the old from the new? i only view on my pc desktop. On Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:06:21 PM UTC-8 Eamon

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
The CDC recommends mask wearing, both to protect you from others and to protect them from you: CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings, like on public and mass transportation, at events and gatherings, and anywhere they will be around other people. Note that the CDC does not

[RBW] Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)
I recently installed new pedals on my Cheviot and needed to adjust the saddle height a tad bc the new pedals are considerably thinner than the old ones. I noticed considerable resistance when I was attempting to lower the seat so I decided to pull the entire thing out to see what's up. There

Re: [RBW] Re: COVID face mask that lets you breathe and doesn't cause glasses to fog?

2020-11-24 Thread Sky Coulter
I haven’t found a simple mask that doesn’t fog my glasses to some degree or other. Closely pinching a wire frame along the top to the bridge of your nose wolill reduce the fog as long as u have the sides of the mask w a bit of a gap for the hot air to escape thru. I have to wear a half mask