[RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

2011-10-15 Thread Benedikt
The new SON 28 has slightly less drag (can you believe it?!) and is a little lighter. However you can't get it in 40 or 48 hole drillings. It looks like they will stop making old version in 32 and 36 hole drillings; they will only make them for the 40, 48. This is because the flange diameter is

[RBW] Re: Favorite Tools

2011-08-09 Thread Benedikt
That's gotta be the chain whip. Just something sexy about it. On Jul 25, 9:18 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Darrin's headset post got me thinking about the tools I've collected over the years, and the ones I could not do without. Here are my don't scrimp on these favorites by far:

[RBW] Re: Fender Choice

2011-06-29 Thread Benedikt
I've got some 700x32's tucked under VO's 45mm hammered fenders and they fit fine on my Hillborne. I tried to fit a 40mm tire in there and it was a no go so you would need larger then 45mm fenders. I took a measurement of the frame and the front fork right around where my fenders sit and it's

[RBW] Re: Fender Choice

2011-06-29 Thread Benedikt
VO's got some in 52mm although they aren't hammered. On Jun 28, 11:33 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I've got some 700x32's tucked under VO's 45mm hammered fenders and they fit fine on my Hillborne.  I tried to fit a 40mm tire in there and it was a no go so you would need

[RBW] Re: I'm now OFFICIALLY a riv owner!

2011-06-28 Thread Benedikt
Yeah, all you need is a 135 mm axle and some spacers. I moved a 7 speed from a 130mm bike to a 135mm Riv too. You will need to redish the wheel a little unless you are starting from scratch. Easy. On Jun 27, 10:54 am, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote: After a nearly unbearable wait I'm

[RBW] Re: Watter bottle recommendations?

2011-06-15 Thread Benedikt
My Velo Orange cages fell apart after a few short mile. Broken weld. My Kleen Kanteen's have no rattling AT ALL in my King Cage Iris. Both insulated and regular. On Jun 15, 1:14 pm, andrew hill neurod...@gmail.com wrote: I've found the VO cages to be underwhelming in build quality - I've had

[RBW] Re: Watter bottle recommendations?

2011-06-14 Thread Benedikt
YES 2 for King Cage Iris. I've got two and I LOVE them. I use Kleen Kanteen's in them and they hold solid! Plus I think they look fantastic and they are made in the USA. On Jun 14, 11:18 am, Karl Fundenberger karl.fundenber...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, I'm new here. As for my Riv cred, I

[RBW] Re: Bar Wrap

2011-06-01 Thread Benedikt
the diamonds more subdued this time around... http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/5784772963/in/photostream Brian On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 10:33 PM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.netwrote: The shellac covered cloth is not nearly as comfy as the diamond weaved leather bar wrap

[RBW] Re: DLumotec Lights on sale at Peter White

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
I've had good dealings with Peter also. On May 31, 12:14 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I know with summer it's not exactly light season, but for those needing to refresh their dyno lights on the cheap, BM have just updated their light line-up so PW is closing out the older

[RBW] Re: Croton Point Park Bicycle Camping Trip Photos

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
That food looks GOOD! On May 31, 10:52 am, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.com wrote: Photos here: *http://tinyurl.com/3fm72ch* This was my first bicycle camping trip on the Romulus. It also included my two longest rides on the Romulus at 55 miles each way from NYC to Croton Point Park,

[RBW] Bar Wrap

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
Changed up the bar wrap. Tried something I've been thinking about for a long time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217924/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217264/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Bar Wrap

2011-05-31 Thread Benedikt
PM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.netwrote: Changed up the bar wrap.  Tried something I've been thinking about for a long time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217924/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5783217264/in/photostream/ -- You

[RBW] Re: Torque Spec's

2011-05-22 Thread Benedikt
The question still remains. On May 22, 6:16 pm, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Thanks, everyone who responded. I have never been overly concerned about the torque on the stem before, but my last crash sent my bars and stem all wracked.  I got to thinking more about it as I have the

[RBW] Re: Grease and Beeswax

2011-05-04 Thread Benedikt
Don't put any grease on the spindles. The cranks slide onto them dry. At least this is what my LBS told me. The bolt which holds them on should be greased though. I'm one for Phil Wood grease or it's equivalent and Locktite Blue Designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which

[RBW] Re: Bike to Work Month

2011-04-17 Thread Benedikt
in the office to ride in regularly (30 out of 120).  Not bad for a typically rainy month, right?  Fenders are nice... Brian On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:24 PM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.netwrote: Any Riv riders in the Seattle area participating in Bike to Work Month? http

[RBW] Re: Bike to Work Month

2011-04-17 Thread Benedikt
cyclists. -Steve Bryant neighborhood above U-Village On Apr 15, 11:24 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Any Riv riders in the Seattle area participating in Bike to Work Month?http://commutechallenge.cascade.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Venturing Crew Monument Peak to Mission Peak Ride!

2011-04-17 Thread Benedikt
That looks like a ride to remember. On Apr 17, 5:11 pm, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: For those that don't know I mentor a co-ed Boy Scout Troop at the school that I work called Venturing Crew #999. One of my greatest perks in my life is the ability to share both my love

[RBW] Re: building wheels

2011-04-11 Thread Benedikt
I built up my first 2 last year (also via instructions per Sheldon). All I have is a mid range truing stand, not mounted to anything and a spoke wrench. Got the wheel perfectly true, the dish near perfect and the spoke tension close. My local bike shop, where I bought some of the parts, checked

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

2011-04-05 Thread Benedikt
Mithril. Funny. On Apr 5, 5:30 pm, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Is that frame Mithril? On Apr 5, 4:54 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Perfection! http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l I even included a video in the set to capture the beauty of the beast. Thanks to everyone

[RBW] Re: Laken aluminum watter bottles rattle in cages?

2011-04-04 Thread Benedikt
I had two VO Retro Waterbottle cages http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/water-bottles-cages/vo-retro-cage-type-i-no-hook.html and I a weld broke on one within 50 miles. Granted I may have squeezed it a little to much but it seemed pretty flimsy. I just picked up two King Cage

[RBW] Re: Spring Meandering During the 2011 Cyclovia in Tucson, March 27

2011-03-27 Thread Benedikt
I love that little Barrio. I took a few photos there last Christmas. On Mar 27, 7:02 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: I took a nice ride down to the central area of Tucson today, and wandered over to the Cyclovia event that was being held near the Community Center.  There were many

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

2011-03-25 Thread Benedikt
I had a handicap with the tidiness. There is a little pinstripe type tool that carves lines in leather and lines up with the edge. When I built the bags I had carved two of these and I just painted the raised portion in between. You can see an example of those, pre-painting, on the top flap

[RBW] Re: Framesaver Time?

2011-03-25 Thread Benedikt
Rob do you park your bike outside, inside? I've been doing the Seattle commute all winter too. But so far no rust. (Yea!) My Sam gets hung up on the wall, indoors, room temp, head down when I'm at home and parked in an open air garage when I'm at work although it's pretty deep into that

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

2011-03-24 Thread Benedikt
Sweet! For some reason Flicker gives me a strange safe search about that picture and asks me if I really want to go there. Uh, yeah. It's just a bike. On Mar 23, 11:26 pm, Ablejack ableja...@gmail.com wrote: my bike has a similar color

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

2011-03-23 Thread Benedikt
And they feel just like a well worn baseball glove. :) On Mar 23, 6:38 am, Jeffrey unclecowb...@gmail.com wrote: I've never seen bars wrapped like that (thick leather straps in harlequin style) -- well done! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-22 Thread Benedikt
Your favorite color!! I never liked that green either. On Mar 21, 2:22 pm, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I just spoke to John about the size for the Atlantis.   I told him that I have a PBH of 86.5cm and said a 58 would fit me.  Now I am trying to figure out does if I want it another

[RBW] Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

2011-03-22 Thread Benedikt
I was at the leather shop, picking up some grommets, a few weeks ago and I came across some leather paint that was a shockingly close match to the Sam Hillborne Orange. Of course I had to buy this and paint the trim of my leather bags.

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

2011-03-22 Thread Benedikt
The panniers are something of my own design. It started with that smaller bag under the seat and some scrap leather I had and then I couldn't stop myself. On Mar 22, 6:45 pm, Brett Lindenbach brett.lindenb...@gmail.com wrote: Are those custom leather panniers, or modified horse panniers?  They

[RBW] Re: Commuter bicycle weight

2011-03-22 Thread Benedikt
Post some pics of those Lamufas. On Mar 22, 8:21 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I futzed long and hard to fit the new/old/excessively cool grandfather generation Lamufa panniers on the commuter today; added kit in the rear pockets -- 2 tubes, Rema patch kit, 2 plastic tire

[RBW] Re: Commuter bicycle weight

2011-03-22 Thread Benedikt
Oh yeah and I'm digging that rack too! On Mar 22, 9:34 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Here you go:https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5587128500250... On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.netwrote: Post some pics of those

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

2011-03-22 Thread Benedikt
Oh for anyone that might be interested that's Angelus Brand acrylic leather paint. The color is just orange. On Mar 22, 5:45 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I was at the leather shop, picking up some grommets, a few weeks ago and I came across some leather paint

[RBW] Re: Welcome Spring!

2011-03-20 Thread Benedikt
I've often wondered if that trail was any good to ride on. On Mar 19, 9:29 pm, rob markwardt robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: A good day on the Bleriot today.  Saw little leaguers practicing, a guy mowing his lawn, the sun was out, and I got a bug in my eye.  I think spring is about here!  A few

[RBW] Re: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.

2011-03-06 Thread Benedikt
Yep. All those washers can be found and most any hardware store. I read about this problem and switched it out before it could happen. On Mar 5, 6:36 pm, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: What I'm gathering is that all I need is a lockring and a bunch of spacers. Basically. Going

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-28 Thread Benedikt
day but I'm really getting itchy for warm weather...sounds like many of us are:) Rob On Feb 27, 7:50 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Well I we never found each other but it looks by your pictures that you found my bike on the ferry back.  That's my Hillborne

[RBW] Re: Tektro Cable Stop Hanger; What is the other piece?

2011-02-28 Thread Benedikt
Another image right off the Riv site of what it could be - http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/slotted-rear-brake-hanger/15-167 On Feb 28, 11:26 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I would say it's a REAR seatpost cable hanger such as this -http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988383

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-28 Thread Benedikt
Portland had a lot of steel frame builders and also at least one frame building school. On Feb 28, 4:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2011-02-28 at 18:13 -0600, Joan Oppel wrote: 2) I saw many many more steel bikes yesterday than I see in the DC area, I mean, more in

[RBW] Re: Tektro Cable Stop Hanger; What is the other piece?

2011-02-28 Thread Benedikt
I would say it's a REAR seatpost cable hanger such as this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988383@N06/4508651283/in/photostream/ but it looks pretty fat. On Feb 28, 8:15 pm, Ray r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I ordered two of these Cable Stop Hangers from Harris Cyclery. The package came without

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread Benedikt
Wow we are organized. I went to the Seattle side of the passenger deck. No riv riders. I stopped at the bike barn on Bainbridge Island and watched everyone go by. No Riv riders. I did see 2 fellows on the route (sorry I forget your names) but I wouldn't call this a Rivendell group ride. I'm now

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread Benedikt
Well I we never found each other but it looks by your pictures that you found my bike on the ferry back. That's my Hillborne with the Saddlebags. Maybe you already know that. Did you do the New Years Day ride with us? -Brian On Feb 27, 5:01 pm, awilliams53 awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: Chilly

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-24 Thread Benedikt
Wow, just counting the names it looks like there could be 10 of us there. And, like our last group ride, there may be snow ice. On Feb 23, 11:14 pm, Rob Harrison robha...@gmail.com wrote: On the ferry, we're talking about the *inside* lowest level at the Seattle-facing side, not the car

[RBW] Re: noisy front hub

2011-02-23 Thread Benedikt
At one point I made the mistake of pressure washing my front wheel/ bike at a car wash. Water got into the front hub and fouled the grease. Shortly there after the hub started making noise which was also a little hard for me to pinpoint. All that was needed was a cleaning and repacking/greasing

[RBW] Re: waxing chains--how hot the wax?

2011-02-22 Thread Benedikt
I gotta go with you on this, omnigrid. I think people get to mystical about chain lube. As a side note I was amazed to see the rusty covered squeaky creaky chains people had on their daily riders when I went down to Cozumel, Mex. On Feb 22, 8:23 am, omnigrid omnig...@gmail.com wrote: you guys

[RBW] Re: Dyno headlight mounting for Hillborne?

2011-02-18 Thread Benedikt
are desirable, but I think I'll start with simple.  Anyone find the front of the mini-rack an unacceptable attachment point for a Cyo? Bob On Feb 18, 1:40 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Did you say you currently have a front Nitto mini-rack?  How large is the Sackville

[RBW] Re: Dyno headlight mounting for Hillborne?

2011-02-17 Thread Benedikt
Did you say you currently have a front Nitto mini-rack? How large is the Sackville bag? Does the bag extend out beyond the rack? If not just mount it to the front of the rack like this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5219194791/in/set-72157607896493013/

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-14 Thread Benedikt
-toptube Hillborne on the way to Alki last week, so here's a shout out. Nice leather on-anything-else-they'd- be-saddlebags-but-on-bikes-we-have-to-call-em panniers! On Feb 13, 2:32 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I just received myChillyHillyPacket in the mail today and the bib

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-13 Thread Benedikt
I just received my Chilly Hilly Packet in the mail today and the bib number has a free drink ticket for the Pyramid Brewery on the same day. Anyone else heading over there after the ride? On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding

[RBW] Re: Short Dyno Review

2011-02-11 Thread Benedikt
I've had that same light for 3 months now and I'm still really happy with it. The other Brian On Feb 10, 10:33 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I posted a short review with pics on my first build and experiment with dyno lighting on my rain commute bike (Riv content - 80's Japanese

[RBW] Re: Bags

2011-02-10 Thread Benedikt
has a shopsack and that's one of my other favorite practical bags. On Feb 7, 11:14 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: So I'm thinking about making a new bag for my front rack.  I'd like to finish it by Chilly Hilly (however that only gives me three weeks) if I do.  I'm

[RBW] Re: In case you cannot find a Power Grip the right color ...

2011-02-10 Thread Benedikt
I would have to agree with you. I got some Powergrips for my daily commuting and errands and I love 'em On Feb 10, 6:34 pm, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Caught these over on Urbanvelo: http://mollettadesign.com/products-page/biciband/biciband-grigio/ The makers are promoting

[RBW] Re: Bags

2011-02-10 Thread Benedikt
, Thomas Lynn Skean On Feb 10, 10:40 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I don't have a pattern.  I might have one when I'm done but I'll be working in leather and the pattern will be a bit different then working with fabric, fabric requiring a seem allowance. Some

[RBW] Re: Bags

2011-02-10 Thread Benedikt
that, so maybe it's really something I could never afford. But I'd sure be interested in finding out. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Feb 10, 10:40 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I don't have a pattern.  I might have one when I'm done but I'll be working in leather and the pattern

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Road on the Rillito River Park

2011-02-09 Thread Benedikt
Yeah sweet ride. Plus I grew up in Tucson so this is nice to see. On Feb 9, 6:49 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: I just took some photos today of my 1996 Rivendell Road Standard appropriately on the Tucson Rillito River Park path.  I'm trying to ride every day for an hour or and hour

[RBW] Bags

2011-02-07 Thread Benedikt
So I'm thinking about making a new bag for my front rack. I'd like to finish it by Chilly Hilly (however that only gives me three weeks) if I do. I'm thinking a design similar to these - http://www.guu-watanabe.com/tabi.html although maybe a slight bit smaller. Large enough to hold my camera,

[RBW] Re: Bags

2011-02-07 Thread Benedikt
Blgh! Not enough scrap leather in the house. On Feb 7, 11:14 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: So I'm thinking about making a new bag for my front rack.  I'd like to finish it by Chilly Hilly (however that only gives me three weeks) if I do.  I'm thinking a design

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-06 Thread Benedikt
://www.kitsaptransit.org/BicycleServices.html I'll be on my Kustard-colored Kogswell with a big porteur rack. Ryan On Feb 5, 11:57 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: I also just registered.  Seems like the 7:55 ferry is the time.  Any ideas yet on where everyone wants to meet

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-05 Thread Benedikt
I also just registered. Seems like the 7:55 ferry is the time. Any ideas yet on where everyone wants to meet. At the packet pickup? In line for the ferry? On the ferry? Bainbridge? On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-04 Thread Benedikt
just registered. Last time I did it was 20 years ago--should be a good challenge for me. See you all at the ferry! Rob in Seattle On Jan 23, 2011, at 10:44 AM, Benedikt wrote: Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly Hilly this year?  Or non Seattle Riv owners? http

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Green

2011-02-01 Thread Benedikt
Pst. How about the Hillborne Orange? On Feb 1, 10:10 am, RM b...@san.rr.com wrote: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme wear #4860-17 Ivy League nail   polish is an exact match to my eyes on my green Hillborne. Rob On Feb 1, 2011, at 9:08 AM, MikeC wrote: Anyone had any luck

[RBW] Re: Hillborne Green

2011-02-01 Thread Benedikt
Sweet! I'm going to try that out. On Feb 1, 1:50 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: here's the list sug. for the hillborne orange 3 drops of Orange Pearl Colors by Boyd from Testor's 1 drop of 1114 Yellow by Testors On Feb 1, 1:43 pm, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote

[RBW] Re: Mark Ronson The Business Intl - The Bike Song

2011-01-31 Thread Benedikt
Nice. The people remind me of Critical Mass folk. On Jan 31, 9:56 am, Kelly Sleeper tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVELTxKRoHA Double top tube orange bike.. decent video -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Was Toyo versus Waterford Atlantis - now shift to Taiwan question

2011-01-24 Thread Benedikt
Just the other day I read on the Riv website that they are raising the price of the Waterford Sam's to cover the cost. I believe it costs more for them to have frames built from Waterford. Not that this makes them any better, just that it costs more to have the same product built in the U.S.

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-01-24 Thread Benedikt
to consider riding this year, my last venture on CH was in 2004. On Jan 23, 11:31 am, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Yup!  Every year.  I'm bringing my porteur bike with coffee and doughnuts for all. Ryan On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote

[RBW] Re: Toyo versus Waterford Atlantis

2011-01-23 Thread Benedikt
The pride of having something still built in the good ole US of A. The reduction in pollution caused by shipping the frame all the way across the Pacific Ocean. On Jan 22, 8:34 pm, Bob prov...@umbc.edu wrote: How does the Toyo built Atlantis differ in quality and/or geometry from the Waterford

[RBW] Chilly Hilly?

2011-01-23 Thread Benedikt
Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly Hilly this year? Or non Seattle Riv owners? http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/chilly-hilly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-01-23 Thread Benedikt
OK now A) Do people want to ride together? and B) What ferry does everyone plan on taking? On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya...@comcast.net wrote: Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly Hilly this year?  Or non Seattle Riv owners?http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/chilly

[RBW] Re: Now Chilly Hilly - Question

2011-01-23 Thread Benedikt
-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote:Definitely a possibility, might bring the lady along too, on our 'new to us' tandem... Andy On Jan 23, 10:44 am, Benedikt wrote: Any Seattle Riv owners plan on riding Chilly Hilly this year?  Or non Seattle Riv owners?http://shop.cascade.org/content/events

[RBW] Re: Was Toyo versus Waterford Atlantis - now shift to Taiwan question

2011-01-23 Thread Benedikt
From what I read somewhere (correct me if I'm wrong) this last line of Sam's, including mine, ALL have Taiwanese forks, even the Waterfords. Fame was made at Waterford, fork Taiwan. Whatever, I love it. Now I've side tracked the subject from Atlantis to Sam from Toyo to Taiwan. On Jan 23, 9:43 

[RBW] Re: Do we need a Hillborne Flickr group?

2011-01-20 Thread Benedikt
It's about time. Pics have just been added. I'm interested to see when some green one's pop up. On Jan 20, 8:37 am, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Done. Add your Sam shots to Rivendell Sam Hillborne on flickr.com. It doesn't show up yet in a group search, but hopefully will soon.

[RBW] Re: Rust on my chain!!!

2011-01-17 Thread Benedikt
According to the late Sheldon Brown that original grease that your chain is packed in is the best stuff and you should not degrease it. I never degrease a new chain anymore and that stuff DOES last the longest. Once the chain starts squeaking I apply a little lube. Right now I'm using Bio Green.

[RBW] Re: Flying with your bike

2011-01-16 Thread Benedikt
the other wheel, seat, etc in another big box I found. Southwest lets you bring two bags under 50lbs and under 60in total dimensions (L+W+H) for free. Larger boxes and third items are $50. So I was able to bring a luggage bag, wheel box, frame box for $50. On Jan 15, 4:59 am, Benedikt neutralbuoya

[RBW] Flying with your bike

2011-01-15 Thread Benedikt
Has anyone flown with your Riv before? What did you pack it? How much did it cost, etc? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[RBW] Re: Sighting: Bleriot at the Beverage pub in West Seattle Sunday

2011-01-11 Thread Benedikt
Sorry I don't know the answers to your questions but I do find it interesting how many Riv's I see and hear about here in West Seattle. On Jan 10, 10:04 am, RoadieRyan ryansub...@gmail.com wrote: Riding with my Daughter on Sunday I happened to see a beautiful Bleriot at Beverage, how's that for

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Wrap - Why Not Leather?

2011-01-04 Thread Benedikt
I've been using leather on my bars for about 2 years now, here in Seattle, where it rains a lot. Although I don't leave my bike parked out in the rain. It doesn't seem to me like they take that long to dry either. I went to a leather supply store and purchased two belt blanks (pre-cut pieces

[RBW] Atlantis?

2011-01-04 Thread Benedikt
What model Rivendell is this? Looks like an Atlantis but no where on the frame does it say so. http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5322621005/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Atlantis?

2011-01-04 Thread Benedikt
The tires are Schwalbe Fat Franks. On Jan 4, 12:33 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: What are the tyres? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Wrap - Why Not Leather?

2011-01-04 Thread Benedikt
I know it's traditional but when it comes to cloth tape and shellac I'm just not a fan of the twine. I would always stick the two ends of the tape together at the top of the bars, wrap down to the ends and tuck them in under the bar end caps (or champagne cork :) end caps) for a clean look.

[RBW] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride

2011-01-02 Thread Benedikt
Great pictures. If you don't mind I might steal a few for Facebook. On Jan 1, 9:26 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some pics of today's Seattle New Year's Day ride.  We couldn't have asked for better weather (OK - maybe a bit warmer) and we had a great tour of the Seattle

[RBW] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride

2011-01-02 Thread Benedikt
Can't get much better in Seattle in January. My knees hurt, I need to ride more. On Jan 2, 6:07 am, Andy.M andy.e.m...@gmail.com wrote: It was great to finally meet up with some NW Riv riders!  Thanks to everyone for a great ride! Jim,  I moved up a few months ago, I'll probably be here

[RBW] Re: Seattle New Years Day Ride

2010-12-27 Thread Benedikt
As of this moment I'm planning on this. Wait? Reading all the comments. What time is this?! On Dec 26, 11:08 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: As promised at the last ride, I'd like to encourage all the Seattle riv/bob folks to put aside a few hours mid-day on 1/1/11 for a nice

[RBW] Re: Mid-Day Ramble - Ramble

2010-12-14 Thread Benedikt
One reason I've kept my MSR Whisperlite for so long. Refillable fuel bottles. - Brian in Seattle On Dec 14, 1:53 pm, SFF jgre...@earthlink.net wrote: Well, I'm off work (thanks to vacation and Holidays) for the rest of the year and I'm going to take the opportunity to squeeze in as much

[RBW] Re: Wheel Lights Pondering

2010-12-12 Thread Benedikt
I also really liked the Schwalbe tires with the reflective strip until about 2 months of riding in the Seattle rain covered them with an incredibly hard to wash off layer of grime. On Dec 12, 10:24 am, Travis travisbreitenb...@gmail.com wrote: I have a friend who uses a little knog lights on his

[RBW] Re: Out of the box! (some Sam double top tube pics)

2010-12-07 Thread Benedikt
Sweet! On Dec 7, 2:36 am, Paul rawfoodcuis...@gmail.com wrote: Finally opened up the box and put the bike together. Many thanks to so many people who have made this happen, especially my sisters for a whopping birthday voucher, Gernot for planting the seed, Kip for watering it, Keven for

[RBW] Re: Why Rivendell Riders are good People

2010-12-07 Thread Benedikt
I see people 3 or 4 times a year with (bike) problems and ask if they need anything. I've had people ask me too. It's not all cyclists, or maybe even Rivendell people, but there's a certain type that stop and you can tell them just by looking at them. Brian also in Seattle On Dec 6, 9:52 pm,

[RBW] Re: Classic Friction Shifting

2010-12-07 Thread Benedikt
Pretty. I love the textured parts and raised lettering. They don't make parts like that anymore. Let us know how it works out. On Dec 7, 8:45 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Just arrived from an eBay seller in France:

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

2010-11-27 Thread Benedikt
I guess I just got done with my winter project. It involved building 2 wheels and rigging up lights. First time wheelbuilding. Used a Schmidt generator hub, Velocity Chukker rims, DT double butted spokes. Front Light Busch Müller Lumotec IQ CYO R T Plus (can that name get any longer?) and a

[RBW] Re: Seattle Snow Commute

2010-11-27 Thread Benedikt
Oh yeah, my snow pic - http://www.flickr.com/photos/neutralbuoyancy/5202605274/in/set-72157607896493013/ On Nov 23, 2:48 pm, velomann velom...@gmail.com wrote: I wish we had Seattle's snow. By the time the storm hit Portland it was a piddley little thing - just a dusting. I got sent home from

[RBW] Re: Seattle Snow Commute

2010-11-27 Thread Benedikt
I had similar problems with the return commute. Snow caking up in my fenders. I had to stop twice and scrape it out. Actually, riding on the snow isn't that bad, it's just the ice. I still had a good time though. I think you have to be a real outdoorsey person to ride to work all year round

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