[RBW] Bambo conversion

I have a 2007 Rambouillet, which I purchased new from RBW. Now that I've gotten into "senior" range I find that I'd like to pedal more upright, so I'm considering putting Albatross bars on it. I don't see many Rams with anything but Noodle bars, so I'm wondering if it's just a bad idea.

[RBW] Funny encounter

While riding my Ram this morning I crossed paths with a couple going the opposite direction. The man, riding a Co-Motion road bike slowed down and shouts to me, Hey, I used to have one of those! In response, I yelled back, One of what?, to which he replied, A Schwinn Varsity! I said, Did you

[RBW] FS: Shimano SPD-SL Cycling shoes size 7.5 / Euro 41

Time to clean out some bike goodies. I have a pair of Shimano SPD-SL cycling shoes, model # SH-R 097W in size 7.5 (Euro 41). They've hardly been used; probably ridden under 40 miles and are in really nice condition. They currently have my old Look cleats on them, but will take SPD, too.

[RBW] Riv poster matted and framed

Seth got this started, so anyone else who's done it, show your stuff! I got my Riv poster double matted and framed about a week ago. I used a dark brown wooden frame, medium charcoal grey matting over a thin dark olive-brown mat. I have it hung on a green wall, and the whole thing looks like

[RBW] NAHBS

Last chance to connect with like-minded Riv-heads. ANYONE else gonna make it to the show? If you do, try to make yourself known. A pin, a t-shirt, a hat. Maybe you're a Yehuda look-alike. It would be fun to meet folks from the group. I don't know about you, but I plan on taking way too

[RBW] Who's going to NAHBS?

to geek out on all those beautiful bikes for a couple days. Anyone else from this collective planning on going? It might be nice to connect names and faces. I'm thinking about wearing my little RBW pin so any Rivvers might see it and say Hey! Dave Faller -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS: Phil hubs, Mavic rims, Suntour FW, Campy cable stop

My best friend is repainting and rebuilding his 70s era Mercian Vincitore. In his quest to renew this great bike, he has decided to part with the old bits. He was about to list a bunch of stuff on ebay, so I asked him to let me first see if the group has any interest. He hasn't taken any

[RBW] Mileage on Jack Brown greens

My JBs have about 3k on them. How many miles are people getting out of their greens? I only ride pavement and the rear is starting to look square. They are still performing wonderfully and have only had a couple of thorn flats each. I'm thinking of getting a new one and doing the Sheldon

[RBW] Rim replacement suggestions?

I have a 2007 Rambouillet. It came stock with Araya 540 rims and Shimano 105 hubs (as did many, if not most Romuli). They've been decent, sturdy wheels. Not to heavy, stayed true, etc. Today I had a fall (not a crash) which resulted in warping the rim. I was able to put the wheel on a

[RBW] Re: FS: The Bicycle Book

SOLD! Thanks for the interest everyone! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Fyctgo7AD1MJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] FS: The Bicycle Book

Offered to the group rather than ebay - I have a copy of The Bicycle Book - Wit, Wisdom Wanderings. Paperback, 149 pages, in like-new condition. $5.00 free shipping CONUS. PayPal preferred. Good little book, but I don't think I'll reread it, so I'd like to move it along. Even used copies

[RBW] FS: Power Grips

I have a set of black Power Grips that are virtually new. I used them for maybe a mile, but they didn't work for me the way I'd hoped. $20, shipping is on me CONUS. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on

[RBW] Question about types of platform pedals

I've been wondering... Because a lot of Riv discussion seems to focus on pedaling free and finding the perfect pedal for doing so, is there some reason BMX-style pedals aren't more frequently considered? I use the MKS RMX Sneaker pedals, as do many of you, but I've often wondered about why so

[RBW] FS: PowerGrips

I have a set of black PowerGrips, complete with all hardware, that I'd like to see go to a new home. I tried them for a few test rides (like less than three miles) and they're just not for me. $20, free shipping in CONUS. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Surprising graffiti

This morning I took the Ram out for a ride on the Sacramento River Trail in Redding, California. I stopped for a quick rest at the diversion dam overlook. I came to a stop along the railing and looked out at the rushing water, then I looked down at my handlebar, which was leaning against the

[RBW] FS: Black Power Grips

I have a pair of black Power Grips that I just don't care for. I bought 'em, installed 'em on one of my spare bikes, but I just couldn't get happy with them. I think I used them less than 10 miles, and they're like new. $20, Priority CONUS shipping included. -- You received this message

[RBW] FS: Parting out is such sweet sorrow - Cinelli bars and stem

My friend is just about done selling off the parts bin in the garage. He asked if the RBW group would like a shot before he tries his luck on ebay. He recently parted out a Specialized Sequoia (lugged steel) from the 80s and wants to sell the Cinelli bars and stem as a set. He is also very tired

[RBW] Items for sale

I thought the group might like to have a look... A friend of mine is parting out a 1981 Specialized Sequoia on ebay. His descriptions are good and prices are right. http://shop.ebay.com/atsffan/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p3686 -- You received this message because you are