What a wonderful picture. Thanks so much for sharing it.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of sameness
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 11:34 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: RIP Jobst Brandt
That bike is the shizzle. You going to repaint the new braze-on areas, or are
you going for the “It’s a utilitarian bike – you gotta problem with that?” kind
of approach?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent:
When it comes to bike acquisition, logic is overrated.
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip Williamson
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 10:33 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: I
You can use a rechargeable helmet mount headlight. I use this one, and it’s
fantastic – very bright, extremely sturdy, and long charge life. Expensive,
though.
http://www.ibexsports.com/Exposure-Lights-Headlight-Switching-Technology/dp/B00LZXYY76
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Different commutes suit different riders, obviously, but as I was riding my
Hilsen to work this morning, I thought to myself that for me, a commute can't
get much better than mine. It's not very long (a little over five miles one
way), but it's beautiful: mostly trails or parks, several
It’s a Mark’s Rack, Shoji – I originally had this setup (except the Medium
Saddlesack was a green tweed) on my Quickbeam. I’ll look for a bag-free pic,
but the set-up is very easy.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Shoji
I’m not sure – I bought the frame on special from Riv. They called it red,
which isn’t really accurate. Or if it’s accurate, it would have to be a VERY
deep red. I’d describe it as maroon. It’s a good color for a QB – very
understated, and I like the cream headtube as a contrast.
Of course
+1 -- first QB commute of the year this morning for me!
Lurking around my office:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/17184609138/in/photostream/ and
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/17184876150/in/photostream/
-Original Message-
From:
Probably meant to be White Industries Urban Pedal, a very nice update of an old
Lyotard pedal. Link here: http://www.whiteind.com/pedals/
I have them on two bikes. They’re great pedals if you like toe clips (I do,
for some bikes). Not so good without the clips.
From:
And +1 for the BG clips, too – the White pedal with the BG half clips is a
terrific combo
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Mc
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 1:07 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: So is
A little off-topic, but in addition to the BG half clips, the King Cages folks
make an unusual kind of cage/toe clip that is REALLY comfortable. Pic here on
my A.N.T. Truss Bike.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8088486740/in/set-72157630285823166
From:
How good a friend is he?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Amit Singh
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 5:26 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] So your friend calls and says he wants to buy a bike
He has a budget of
That’s the answer if he’s a good friend AND a triathlete.
Otherwise the answer is probably, Check with your LBS – they’ll fix you up.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deacon Patrick
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 5:35 PM
To:
“chaperone nightmare” made me laugh!
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 10:18 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost
The anti slip build paste we use takes the place of
If you need wide pedals, you should take a look at the VO Sabot pedals.
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/pedals/grand-cru-sabot-pedals.html
At about 4 inches square, the platform is supremely comfortable, and at least
in the year I've been using them on one bike, they seem
Looks great. What size and wheel size is your Raleigh?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Mc
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 7:22 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Front rack struts: Struts to dropout
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
Me, too.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 8:42 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Quick Sunday Morning ride and Saluki (re)build plan
Hi guys, whenever we settle on a DC
Marc, the trip sounds great. I’m definitely doing this some time this fall
(with retirement looming!). Great write-up, very informative.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:22 AM
To:
I built a wheelset for my son Sam’s Quickbeam using Milwaukee Bicycle Co. hubs,
sold at Ben’s Cycle. He has several thousand miles on them, and they are going
strong, trouble free, and quite inexpensive ($91 total for a front/rear
hubset!). They’re nice looking, too, and come in a lot of
Wanted to, but will be out of town this weekend.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of WETH
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:10 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Bethany Beach, DE - Ocean to Bay Tour
Anyone else
Seems like a good price, too.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of drew
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:35 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: 56 Canti Waterford Sam Hill in Hilsen blue with Ritchey,
Phil
I’m mounting the 650B Big Bens on my Bombadil tonight (Velocity Synergy rims).
I’ll measure and report.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Banzer
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 10:06 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Not at all defending the Sofio fellow, but the Comments don’t seem unusually
idiotic. A mixture of at least minimally thoughtful commentary. You guys
should hang out on talk radio websites if you want to see some really nasty
stuff.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
If you don’t get what you want from Rene, I have an original style Nitto
Bullmoose that’s in very, very nice condition, which I’d be happy to sell you
for much less than the current version. CroMo, chrome is in great shape. Nice
handlebars.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
That’s a nice bike.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Banzer
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 5:42 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] 64cm Quickbeam on eBay.
Not mine, if I had one it wouldn't be on eBay.
If
I think that Atlantis used to belong to Jim Thill.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Benedikt
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 5:20 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Puncture resistance only goes so far.
I'm pretty
Used to be a Sears bike by that name, I think
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of James Warren
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 11:29 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] A Clem by any other name
Name: Free Spirit
+1
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Herbitter
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 10:53 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for head coverings for
riding in the
When are you doing this ride, Marc?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marc Irwin
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 11:54 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Parking for Gap Trail in Pittsburgh
Does anybody have a
Bilenky is topnotch.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charlie
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:37 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.
Clementine is originally French, non?
...from Montparnass-ie.
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:37 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re:
+1 on Patrick’s comments.
First, wishes for a speedy and complete recovery for you, David, and the
SimpleOne , too.
Second, I too hope the driver is caught and held responsible for his arrogance
and cowardice. It is hard to be forgiving of the car in bike vs. car
accidents, but possible, at
Are we sure OP isn’t mistakenly calling the bent seatstays “chainstays”?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of dougP
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:04 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: I test rode the Clem
Digging through e-mails received during last week’s vacation, I found a
response from Mark at Riv to my question about rear brake cable routing on the
Clementine, showing the routing for cantis in closer detail than the Blug pics,
and also revealing that there will be a cable stop on the seat
In a follow-up, Mark said that the cable housing braze-ons will be cylindrical
guides for the housing, not cable stops, since the bike was primarily designed
with V-brakes in mind.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Harrop
Sent:
I'm on the pre-order list for a Clementine, and enjoying everyone's noodlings
on how to build up the Clems and 'tines. Here's my question: I dislike (not
to say hate, but the dislike is not insignificant) the way the cabling for
the rear brake looks in the pictures of the two built
One clamp-on stop might not be bad. I use them routinely for cabling the
3-speed S-A hubs I use on charity auction mixte builds.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Shoji Takahashi
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 4:42 PM
To:
Price is right. I ordered one to see how it might be used for the ‘tine.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Harrop
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 5:43 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Clementine rear
Oh, great – now if I buy it I’ll have to endure completely justifiable outrage
from the group over encouraging the guy….
Fortunately, it’s occurred to me there’s another problem – if I try to use a
pulley hung from the seat binder bolt I’ll have to figure out a way to get the
cable from the
I bought one of these from this guy – a little cheaper than Bill’s candidate.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301529752711 As of a couple of minutes ago he still
had one left.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Harrop
Sent: Monday,
Great site -- lots of good information and ideas.
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of lungimsam
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 10:41 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Drive Train
The possibilities are getting eleganter and eleganter…
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Banzer
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 6:31 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Clementine rear brake cabling --
But once you get ‘em spinning…WHEE!
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 3:11 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: ClemSamples on the BLUG
Thanks, that's the plumpness! but, holy camoly,
That's funny, I just called Walnut Creek to get the answer to that very
question, relative to my pre-ordered blue 52cm. (Also funny because we're all
sitting here worrying about build issues for a frame we're not even going to
have for another 7 months at the earliest!) I got Miesha, then
I have a Wilbury – no problem there, the rear brake is mounted on the midstay
bridge, so the cable run is straight to the brake straddle cable. (For
centerpulls; for sidepulls I think you can just install the cable upside down,
no straddle required.) On the Clemmie-girl, the canti posts are
Big smile here, Patrick. Congratulations!
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deacon Patrick
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 9:00 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Way OT: Is there an Eye Doctor in the House?
Swordfork fights
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:50 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Minor MINDBLOWN : More Riv forks! and affordable!
This may get me
Great build. Very sharp.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of drew beckmeyer
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:55 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Clem Smith Photos
so, i thought that since there seems to be a lot
Unusual headline.
At least from the POV of this lawyer...
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Justin August
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 1:39 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Thank you
Wow – I knew Rivs were good, but I never heard them referred to as a “god bike”!
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deacon Patrick
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:11 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith
Occasional to routine self-flagellation: a common occupational hazard.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anton Tutter
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 4:18 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Thank you lawyers
?
Tom: do you notice any additional drag in the drivetrain from epicyclic or
coaster mechanism, compared to a standard freewheel hub?
On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 9:34 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.commailto:thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
I have a SA 2 speed kickback on my MB
I have a SA 2 speed kickback on my MB-2. It is probably just me, but I find
the possibility of unintended shifts accompanying intended coaster braking a
minor annoyance. If I were doing it over again I think I’d go with the
non-coaster brake version.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
That’s as good as it gets.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bernard
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 10:47 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Custom Riv on the Blug
Custom Bombadil? Appaloosa, maybe? Love the
I twined a wire run along a rear rack for a taillight on my Mystery Bike, which
I think looks great. I wonder how it would look on frame tubes?
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynne Fitz
Sent: Friday,
If Orange is the fastest color, and you are trying to trade away your Orange
Bomba, then you must be. . . an UNRACER?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 2:40 PM
To:
4 inches so far in Delaware, snowing hard and forecast to continue until at
least 7:00. As Bill Lindsay would say:
DISAPPROVE
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of lungimsam
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015
Counting the Clementine (which, as Deacon Patrick points out, isn’t even built
yet, and which isn’t destined for me, anyway), and with the departure of the
Bleriot and Blue Bomba, I have seven: a 56cm Bombadil, a 61cm Atlantis, a 61cm
Homer, a 60cm Quickbeam, and my Mystery Bike built, and a
I had been trying to “simplify my files” with the sale of my Bleriot f/f to
listmember Thomas McCause and Blue Bomba f/f to listmember Tony DeFillippo, but
the Clementine was too good to pass up, so now I’m (at least temporarily)
heading in the wrong direction. “Wrong”, of course, being in the
Ooooh. Oh. H!
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 8:50 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] WTT one Bombadil for two Clems
You
Because I clearly need another bike, I signed up for a Clementine. 52 cm.
Might be for my wonderfully patient wife, or for my daughter, or for an auction
build - but wherever it's bound for, it will be perfect!
--
Emphatic +1. I’m one of the early adopters who bought this bike at $4,000+,
and it is one of the smoothest, most comfortable bikes I’ve ever ridden. But
the handling is still very responsive. Plus the offbeat appearance, with the
asymmetrical tentacular midstays, is a great
Here’s mine.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7439946904/in/set-72157630285823166
FWIW, I love it, and I’ve never had to tighten it once. It’s mounted
immediately below the brake hood.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
I know. I literally never remember to line them up before I mount the tires,
and then (especially with hard-to-mount tires), I lose my internal
aesthetic/practical struggle with myself over whether to remove and remount.
My excuse is I haven’t had a flat since 2009 (I know, I know), so I
That’s two Tapebubba “DISAPPROVES” in two months; I’m devastated. ;-)
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allingham II, Thomas J
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 10:08 AM
To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com'
Subject: RE: [RBW] Re
You mean like this?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8566366471/in/set-72157624552118742
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Goshen Peter
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 6:11 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re:
Thanks! It’s been a fun project – Japanese bikes seem to be much more
standardized than, say, the Raleigh mixte I did for the same auction last year,
which was surprisingly difficult to work out.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Annnd we have reached the dead of winter!
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:13 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter
The Postinos are pretty nice bars – I’m using them on a new charity auction
mixte build now. Very zippy looking, pic here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/15764491503/
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of DS
Sent:
HEY! Enough with the Blue Hen bashing! ;-)
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 3:36 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 1x9
If Miss Issippi asked Miss Ouri for her New Jersey, what would Della wear?
Idaho, Alaska.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:23 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re:
What is this “Delaware Gear” of which you speak? As a long-time Delawarean, I
feel embarrassingly ignorant!
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 1:20 PM
To:
Well, northern Delaware actually has some beautiful rolling hills, some of
which are reasonably steep. But a climb longer than a half mile is fairly rare.
From memory, I think my lowest highest gear is 91 gear inches, from a 46-13
combination on my Stumpjumper with 2.3 inch tires. So you’ve
Congrats – you’re going to love it. I LOVE mine. A really special bike.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of BenG
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2015 9:53 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Adopted a stray
A beautiful
How’s the recovery progressing, Steve? Are you thinking March 1 will be doable?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 1:23 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re:
/2015 01:33 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote:
How’s the recovery progressing, Steve? Are you thinking March 1 will be doable?
Doable without a doubt - there have been 3 nice days between the end of January
and now where I took the porteur out for a short jaunt, 0.5 mi the first time,
then 3-4 miles
Geez, Bill, aren’t you concerned about the added weight?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Bronson
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 12:00 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Micro Winter Project:
What’s the gear inches resulting from that ring/cog combo?
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Moore
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 6:48 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch
Subject: Re: [RBW] Rivendell gofast!
I've posted this photo
That smile puts me in mind of the boat in the Tinker’s image for the Entmoot:
[Rivendell Jamboree Tee Shirt
Preorder!]http://www.biketinker.com/2014/bike-art/rivendell-jamboree-tee-shirt-preorder/
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
I don’t expect the same level of cyber-perfection from a small shop like Riv
that also features parallel human service (of, IMO, the finest kind) as I
expect from, say, Amazon (which has zero of the human side that’s important to
me). YM(and preferences)MV.
And I expect the person you got the
Maybe someone else has pointed this out, but I haven't seen any mention of it.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-117.htm $3000 is a sweet price for a
wonderful bike. You have to ride it to believe it.
--
Just ordered a set for my SS Saluki. Will report.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 4:45 PM
To: RBW; randon
Subject: [RBW] Bontrager Fenders
Has anyone tried these? Looks like a great
Really great set!
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cyclotourist
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 1:50 AM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14
Curated my batch... and just couldn't pare back anymore. It would be like
+1
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 3:51 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Towards a new category: high performance upright
Chipotle to
Although Mike’s bikes, in my experience, are mostly quite sprightly – even
sporty.
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anton Tutter
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:15 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re:
Great photos – thanks for posting.
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob E
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 9:11 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14
Love seeing all these photos -- very inspiring!
Fantastic shots, Eunice!
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eunice Chang
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:47 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14
Loved looking at everyone's photos. It's always
Great pics, David!
I like the look of this shadow/mirror double sorta panda in particular:
[Photo]
I got one like that once:
[https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7439949646_e124eb4168_n.jpg]
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David
I use hairspray (under cork grips, perhaps needless to say), and it works fine
for me.
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Bronson
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 12:53 PM
To:
On an even lighter (and possibly less contentious) note than bike-flipping, I
recall that last January someone had the excellent idea to post 13 favorite
bike-related pics from 2013, and to invite others to do the same. I found the
resulting sets great fun to peruse, so I thought we might try
Also Betty Foy.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Sprunger
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 6:28 AM
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes
I'm not sure where they fit in the list (maybe near the
Beautiful bike
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim M.
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 11:53 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes
On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:32:46 AM UTC-8, Montclair
I have that bike, reworked as a 2-speed city bike.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/6708087263/in/set-72157628383880621/
I paid $225 on CL for it 3 or 4 years ago, and it was in nowhere near as good
condition as the one you’re looking at (judging from the pictures). I love it
–
In lieu of towel, try Riv-style large bandanna. Saves mission-critical grams!
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Mc
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 6:09 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: One drawback to
Rivendell content?
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garth
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 2:04 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: The joy of a bicycle.
And I feel the same way Now, BEing . . . Existing
Or I think I have one I’d sell you, almost (or possibly actually) unused. I
can check tonight if you’re interested.
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deacon Patrick
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 3:58 PM
To:
They fit with room to spare on my Hilsen (without fenders). I don't have a
great pic showing the clearance, but this might give you an idea of the fork
clearance:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/9051280666/in/set-72157627914355388/
And this one gives at least some indication of the
AM, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
They fit with room to spare on my Hilsen (without fenders). I don't have a
great pic showing the clearance, but this might give you an idea of the fork
clearance:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/9051280666/in/set
Choice B.
Which is why I have so many surplus tires.
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 5:42 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Compass 26 × 1.75 Feedback
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