Re: [RBW] Re: What size fenders on your Platy?

2022-03-08 Thread Goshen Peter
Why rivendell doesn't break out the vernier calipers and tell us is beyond me. But on dads it's 60mm at brake bridge, 59 at the seat stay. And 59 at the chain stay. Yes I'm still alive, yes if I owe you something I feel terrible, reach out to me. On Tue, Mar 8, 2022, 9:46 AM 'John Hawrylak' via

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
Bill, I always thought it would have been great to get my silca painted to match the bombadil so from a feet away TRIPLE TUBED! On Feb 26, 2015 6:05 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Well that should sell a bunch of stretchy light weight bikey stuff! I had to stop half way

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
in a supported tour from Chengdu to Istanbul, including Iran even. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 4:48 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: From what I see in the news things are a little hot in the stans right now. I always dreamed of a tour of japan by bike, it just looks so beautiful

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
From what I see in the news things are a little hot in the stans right now. I always dreamed of a tour of japan by bike, it just looks so beautiful there. Would def need the Bill special low gear for those mountains tho! On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:12 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-26 Thread Goshen Peter
Bazinga! On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 7:25 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Tire labels not lined up with the valve stems!??!?? DISAPPROVE On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 4:20:14 PM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: You mean like this? https://www.flickr.com/photos/

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-25 Thread Goshen Peter
One way to know your message has really gotten out there is when some people you don't know start to genuinely hate you, hahaha! On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 7:16 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: Btw, for all you paleo lovers, you'll hate this

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-25 Thread Goshen Peter
Every runner knows those Damn walkers are just in the way  Must be winter. On Feb 25, 2015 2:50 AM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 8:18:22 PM UTC-8, Doug Williams wrote: pb, Hmmm...I'm glad that you found a few good

[RBW] FS Brooks b67, Burly Piccolo

2015-02-24 Thread Goshen Peter
Hey all, selling my barely used B67, tan, used about 200 miles, not broken in to my butt yet. My lovely dad gave me his 30 year old brooks collection and they feel so nice so on to another home for this one. Looking for $80 shipped OBO, have the original box, wrench etc. Also FS Burly Piccolo,

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread Goshen Peter
My LBS literally scoffed when I asked if they sold any steel bikes. They said that steel is only on old and Walmart bikes. They had a nice all aluminum Stumpjumper, one of 3 bikes without a CF of suspension fork. So yeah I dont think grant is going all Nero on the bike biz but wants his somewhat

[RBW] FS 1992 MB2 FFHS Extras 52cm

2015-02-20 Thread Goshen Peter
The time has come to sell my not often ridden MB2 frameset. Wheels are just too heavy to ship. Its the classic red/white combo. Selling with original headset, bb, brakes, ritchey force handlebars and stem. I also will include the original crankset, shifters, derailleurs. Looking for about $200

Re: [RBW] Paul Brakes -- Wow!

2015-02-19 Thread Goshen Peter
im glad to hear they are working out. The dual compound mountain pads help reduce shudder, and of course toe in, not sure if you just left them like I had them or not but I had them toed in when I sent them out. Is your cable hanger on the crown or on the headset? it made a pretty big difference

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-02-18 Thread Goshen Peter
All good, PayPal at this address with your address when u get a chance. At work, cant talk bikes, haha. On Feb 18, 2015 12:37 PM, Richard Rios richardario...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Peter I am interested in the bars. I apologize for the post as I Don't know how to pm from my phone. Please feel

[RBW] Re: FS 58 cm Cromo Bosco BullMoose bars

2015-02-18 Thread Goshen Peter
Bump, 80 shipped. On Feb 17, 2015 9:20 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: They are wrapped, shellaced, have dia compe knobs and interruptor levers. They had cork grips and barends so new grips should go over the grungy area fine. Add grips and shifters and youre good to go

Re: [RBW] bb/thread installation question

2015-02-17 Thread Goshen Peter
if it was just done once I doubt you have no threads left. Ive had older frames that took a bit of chasing to get in a BB but with newer bikes it should be pretty straight forward unless of course it was really cruddy down there. I imagine they just didn't clean it up enough, but again doubtful

Re: [RBW] FS: Rivendell Custom Complete Bike....$550

2015-02-15 Thread Goshen Peter
First All rounder ever was up on the ebay about a year ago, went fast, famous provenance and all that. I cant find the thread but there was much discussion about the 1st rivs. On Sun, Feb 15, 2015 at 2:21 PM, Patrick Shea helpr...@gmail.com wrote: I've got Campy on mine, at least in the back, I

[RBW] Re: FS-Sugino Crankset, VP pedals

2015-02-14 Thread Goshen Peter
sorry, paypal please. prices include shipping, thanks Peter On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 3:57 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: FS, Sugino XD350 crankset used about 50 miles, 175mm $50, Also brand new VP gripsters in lovely red, also asking $50. I know there were some shipping

Re: [RBW] Re: FS-Sugino Crankset, VP pedals

2015-02-14 Thread Goshen Peter
This address please, will get them out on Monday unless its a post office holiday, then Tuesday. Thanks! On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 6:39 PM, Justin August justin.aug...@icloud.com wrote: Peter- I'll take the pedals. Let me know where to PayPal. -J -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: FS-Sugino Crankset, VP pedals

2015-02-14 Thread Goshen Peter
Cranks are sold, pedals are spoken for right now. thanks again all Peter On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 3:57 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: FS, Sugino XD350 crankset used about 50 miles, 175mm $50, Also brand new VP gripsters in lovely red, also asking $50. I know there were some

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-12 Thread Goshen Peter
That's what I was told re bombadil tubing too. 1 straight gauge. On Feb 12, 2015 1:24 AM, drew beckmeyer drewbeckme...@gmail.com wrote: really? straight gauge? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-12 Thread Goshen Peter
Ok so a totally not off topic question, what tubing does the Cheviot have. More Sam or homer? Anyone ride all 3? On Feb 12, 2015 8:44 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 4:07 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I recently had a discussion with an experienced

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-11 Thread Goshen Peter
Isnt there a tubing difference? Also not point out the obvious but with the extra diagatube the hunq has to be stiffer, right? On Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 4:50 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: I've had my Atlantis for about half a year now and am loving it. I usually run it with 2.1

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

2015-02-11 Thread Goshen Peter
in the quill stem and bars, but not the frame. On Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 4:29 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Isnt there a tubing difference? Also not point out the obvious but with the extra diagatube the hunq has to be stiffer, right? On Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 4:50 PM, Mark Reimer

Re: [RBW] Re: Brake pads question.

2015-02-07 Thread Goshen Peter
this is all I use on all my bikes. If they were too long as on one bike I just dremeled it off at the first ridge then you can go ridge by ridge as needed. A waste of good pad but squealing brakes are the worst!

Re: [RBW] New to me Bombadil

2015-02-05 Thread Goshen Peter
I love the color combo, had a deposit ready for this one but missed it by a day. On Feb 5, 2015 7:22 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations on the new bike. I'm partial to the Rivendell greens, particularly the sage green that they used on one of my customs. That goes

Re: [RBW] New to her wifey bike

2015-02-03 Thread Goshen Peter
Looks great, the matching fenders are cute. Your wife must be tall if that's her SH, or I have hobbit legs.. On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Riv content: bought tires and grips from Rivendell for this build. Miesha's cork grips and wire bead

Re: [RBW] Re: Lifespan of shellac flakes?

2015-02-03 Thread Goshen Peter
I bought button lac from shellac.net years ago and it still goes off fine. Just keep it dry and use fresh alcohol and you are good to go. On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 8:36 PM, Ryan Christbaum rchristb...@comcast.net wrote: Use 'em! Mine are a lot older and work just fine. I might buy new stuff for

[RBW] WTT 1992 52cm MB2 for somethun bigger

2015-02-01 Thread Goshen Peter
Hey all, my bike budget for the time being is zero but with my wife not using the MB2 anymore thought I would give a try on a trade for the frameset. Looking for a bigger 23-24 inch MTB frame, I have the original bars, stem, shifters etc for the bike I can throw in for the sake of posterity but I

Re: [RBW] XO-T (Rare model!)

2015-01-24 Thread Goshen Peter
If he was doing shipping I was gonna be a bidder so hard to find these big mb series bikes, which is what it really is. On Jan 24, 2015 11:07 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Also, I don't know the seller, but I should point out that they seem honest, because they clarified the

Re: [RBW] Re: V-brakes/levers set

2015-01-24 Thread Goshen Peter
These? not a bad price for a whole bikes worth http://www.amazon.com/AVID-Single-Digit-Brake-Lever/dp/B00BOLYAEQ/ref=sr_1_216?s=sporting-goodsie=UTF8qid=1422130720sr=1-216keywords=v+brake+set On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 2:43 PM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Peter, the Shimano Deore ones

[RBW] V-brakes/levers set

2015-01-24 Thread Goshen Peter
Looking for a set of v-brakes and levers on the cheap. I am just done fiddling with cantis I think, my poor fingers have taken so much abuse over the years from these things. I have never used v-brakes so don't want to go all paul on them until I think I like them better than cantis. Any advice on

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid Rise rear derailers?

2015-01-22 Thread Goshen Peter
The alfine IGH bar ends work the same way but I had rapid rise in the past so it was pretty easy transition. On Jan 22, 2015 9:08 PM, Kyle Brooks bicycle1...@gmail.com wrote: Shimano called it Rapid Rise but others call it low normal -- Basically, the derailleur's spring carries it to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Dumber than my derailer!

2015-01-21 Thread Goshen Peter
as someone who has less and less time I might offer a piece of advice: bring it to your fine local LBS and support your local businesses. They probably sort out issues like this all day and will have it all tuned in an hour or so, and at least with my lbs I do a test ride on all work and they will

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2015-01-15 Thread Goshen Peter
I really understand that people are frustrated, and I am truly sorry. but yes its been the month from hell for me too. Actually just got back from ER with my daughter who got the Flu, 105 fever, its really bad here in OCNY. The frame and box o parts for another person came back yesterday for

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2015-01-15 Thread Goshen Peter
long rest? :) Get better soon! cc On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 12:45 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: I really understand that people are frustrated, and I am truly sorry. but yes its been the month from hell for me too. Actually just got back from ER with my daughter who got

Re: [RBW] Parts Purge Continues

2015-01-13 Thread Goshen Peter
Much apologies to all who bought from me for the lack of communication. I have been in an out of the hospital the last month and my lovely wife sent everything parcel post after xmas. Please be patient, I will try to get tracking if available tomorrow, I'm just able to get out and about now,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Hunqapillar on CL Modesto for $2,000

2014-12-25 Thread Goshen Peter
But wait, its back for $500 more! An xmas miracle!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Hunqapillar-58cm-/221643985524?pt=US_Bicycles_Frameshash=item339b02d274 On Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 7:31 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Auction ended: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221642024496 Guess

Re: [RBW] Double Tube Raleigh

2014-12-23 Thread Goshen Peter
No but close enough to me for a ride. Hmmm On Dec 23, 2014 6:18 PM, David Hays 23writ...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone ever see one of these before? http://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/4817696502.html David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Happy Solstice

2014-12-22 Thread Goshen Peter
Riv tested, cat approved! On Dec 22, 2014 3:02 AM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: Nerds. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/16077851225/ -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] It isn't winter yet

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
Hey I am one of the people who loves TV and my kid does too. I didn't take any of the anti-tv stuff as preachy or self-righteousness. People live their lives different ways and its interesting to hear about different styles of parenting and living. And yes it does relate back to bikes because I

[RBW] Parts Purge Continues

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
More stuff for sale, Nitto lugged seatpost, usual insertion marks, looks great. A true piece of bike jewelry. $110 shipped. I will be parting out my too big for me 61cm Soma Grand Randonneur tonight, Riv wheels, typical Riv build. Its a lovely bike but the extension above the seattube is just a

Re: [RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
That is a good idea but I really like my saddle and setup and rather not suit my needs around the bike, if you know what I mean. Plus the GR has a nice lightweight tubeset which doesn't exactly mesh well with my largish body. It was a nice side project but alas I yam what I yam, a big dude with

[RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
Ok, seatpost is spoken for. I have a set of paul brakes brand new with upgraded kool stop mountain pads, front neo retro, rear touring. $125 for a bikes worth. Will post more as I find more. Thanks all Peter On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: More

[RBW] Re: Parts Purge Continues

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
Brushed silver, sorry. On Dec 17, 2014 3:03 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, seatpost is spoken for. I have a set of paul brakes brand new with upgraded kool stop mountain pads, front neo retro, rear touring. $125 for a bikes worth. Will post more as I find more. Thanks all

Re: [RBW] Re: Bending back a bent fork

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
I had a bikeshop do this for me years ago, they had a jig they put the fork in and just mainupulated it until it was true to the jig. Now my fork was squashed in shipping so not sure about the front to back bending. On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 4:14 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Within

[RBW] 61cm Soma Grand Randonneur FFHS

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
So while is sort out who wants what parts FS is a great condition FFHS. headset is tange,BB is 113, can include if needed/wanted. Frame has less than 500 miles and only has wear from buildups, no chips nicks or dents that I could see when I built it up. Link to soma page and info

Re: [RBW] 61cm Soma Grand Randonneur FFHS

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
that it was a 65. It was more like a 58 or a 60 from C-C. I sold it. So what is this one like? On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 4:04 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So while is sort out who wants what parts FS is a great condition FFHS. headset is tange,BB is 113, can include

Re: [RBW] 61cm Soma Grand Randonneur FFHS

2014-12-17 Thread Goshen Peter
Sorry, still coming up with prices. VP Gripsters, the grey off the site as seen on bike. $50 shipped. Damn, forgot pic. Parting out, buying a complete bike so cranks, pedals, bars etc all FS. On Dec 17, 2014 5:13 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: this one is similar, the ctc

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

2014-12-16 Thread Goshen Peter
its shopkins this year. I have an 8 year old girl and its all they want. Retail is 5 bucks for a 5 pack of these little rubber toys, last I saw the 5 packs were going for 25 bucks most places because they are sold everywhere. Law of supply and demand, although yeah crappy that some kids wont get

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

2014-12-16 Thread Goshen Peter
sold out I should say. On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: its shopkins this year. I have an 8 year old girl and its all they want. Retail is 5 bucks for a 5 pack of these little rubber toys, last I saw the 5 packs were going for 25 bucks most places

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

2014-12-16 Thread Goshen Peter
Well I own 5 flat screen TVs a PS4, Gameboy, ipad, kindle fire and all the other stuff we yes did fine without as kids but come on, they are fun distractions. The issue is when they become all you do or all the kids do. Everything is about moderation. On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 5:10 PM, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: I saw this article and thought of the PB Bikes debate

2014-12-16 Thread Goshen Peter
He, my kid is amazing, special and perfect, just kidding hahaha. She has my smart attitude and is already bored with school, good times ahead! On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 11:39 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe it's just winter grumpies, but this thread seems to be filled with

Re: [RBW] Re: My stolen Rambouillet

2014-12-10 Thread Goshen Peter
I troll CL here in NYC and the Hudson valley daily so if it finds its way over here will keep a lookout. Best of luck man, its a horrible feeling I know. On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 8:07 AM, Mark Wilkins wilkins.m...@gmail.com wrote: Geoffrey: Ah, yes...thanks for the reminder. Sent off an email

[RBW] anyone in NYC need cheap derailleurs?

2014-12-10 Thread Goshen Peter
not affiliated in any way, just saw and piqued my interest http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/4773143285.html -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is a marketing genius

2014-12-10 Thread Goshen Peter
Wasn't there Buffalo talk when the Hunq was in proto??? +1 a millions times Keith, a 56 Hunq would be my dream bike, personally. On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 1:41 PM, jpp paste...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: I felt like I remembered the name buffalo being thrown out there before. I wonder if it will

Re: [RBW] Re: The tax man cometh, stuff Bosco Bars, Brooks for sale!

2014-12-10 Thread Goshen Peter
sorry, CR720s just sold. thanks all On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:44 AM, Conway Bennett captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com wrote: I got popped too for the tune of what could be a new Hunq but I am still looking for some budget CR720s if you still got em. I never did figure PMs but you can find me

[RBW] Re: The tax man cometh, stuff Bosco Bars, Brooks for sale!

2014-12-09 Thread Goshen Peter
update, Saddle, Bars and stem sold. Still have the Piccolo, also found a used set of CR720 brakes. Say $20 shipped? On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 6:51 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: ok, $65 for the saddle, need it gone! On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11

[RBW] Re: The tax man cometh, stuff Bosco Bars, Brooks for sale!

2014-12-09 Thread Goshen Peter
shipped. here is a link to the shoes. http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/30843M/82580/Mens/Barefoot-Run-Vapor-Glove On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 4:00 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: update, Saddle, Bars and stem sold. Still have the Piccolo, also found a used set of CR720

[RBW] The tax man cometh, stuff Bosco Bars, Brooks for sale!

2014-12-08 Thread Goshen Peter
Got a lovely notice from our fine friends at the IRS that my wife failed to file for her second job in 2011 so lots of fees and penalties yaay! In that spirit here are some things for sale, prices are shipping included, paypal only. Thanks! Bosco Bars-Cromo 55cm, great shape-$40 Brooks

[RBW] Re: The tax man cometh, stuff Bosco Bars, Brooks for sale!

2014-12-08 Thread Goshen Peter
Tallux sold pending payment. Thanks. On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 4:19 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Got a lovely notice from our fine friends at the IRS that my wife failed to file for her second job in 2011 so lots of fees and penalties yaay! In that spirit here are some

[RBW] Re: The tax man cometh, stuff Bosco Bars, Brooks for sale!

2014-12-08 Thread Goshen Peter
ok, $65 for the saddle, need it gone! On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Tallux sold pending payment. Thanks. On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 4:19 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Got a lovely notice from our fine friends at the IRS that my

Re: [RBW] Re: Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-05 Thread Goshen Peter
oh and forgot to mention if you get good at cables come here and do mine anyday! I have my whole cabling technique down but I have to say its the bike maintenance job I loathe the most, so tedious On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Johan Larsson seven.nau...@gmail.com wrote: Forgot to mention

Re: [RBW] Re: Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-05 Thread Goshen Peter
+1 Joe, I learned to take step back and look at the bike a few times the second time I realized when I got done that I had criss crossed the brake and cable lines over each other on one side, not a major issue but an annoyance that I couldn't let stay, aaarggh! On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 11:42 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-05 Thread Goshen Peter
I only have one more piece of hard learned advice on the bike-your hand is not a hammer, or a wrench or a pliers. It can be a crude substitute but yes, get the right tool. Don't be an idiot like me and try to loose a freewheel by banging on the wrench with your hand...1 surgery later lesson

Re: [RBW] Re: Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-05 Thread Goshen Peter
Chris makes a great point. For someone starting out I would say go with park tools, they are good quality and built to last, yes they are pricey but looking at my tool box full of blue handles makes me feel less anxious when I get to the wrenching. The thing I cheaped out on and should have

Re: [RBW] Daring to wrench on my Riv's?

2014-12-04 Thread Goshen Peter
youtube is your friend at first, its easier to see visually what people are doing than to read about it. Then just go for it, if you break something expensive, you wont break it again most likely! I learned mostly on my own, internet, youtube, a lot of trial and error. On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at

Re: [RBW] New Rivendell path racer model (not really)

2014-12-02 Thread Goshen Peter
that rear unibody for the seatstay is cool looking. I wonder if riv could do one wide enough for fat tires but without having it have ugly posts for the stays. On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 6:25 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 12/02/2014 06:23 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: This one is all

Re: [RBW] Re: Always tantalizing to look for frame specials

2014-12-02 Thread Goshen Peter
they cant be added to a cart, or is that normal for a frame special? On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 8:50 PM, blakcloud blakclou...@gmail.com wrote: Three different browsers, all deleted caches and the frames still exist for me. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014 8:41:36 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote: Refresh

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

2014-11-30 Thread Goshen Peter
I am the same size as you Chris and am wondering the same thing. I'm afraid on a 52 the tt will be too short for my taste. On Nov 30, 2014 1:52 PM, Jim D Massachusetts jfxdinn...@gmail.com wrote: Any pictures? Jim D Massachusetts On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:48:04 PM UTC-5, James

Re: [RBW] Re: I rode the Clem Smith proto this morning

2014-11-30 Thread Goshen Peter
Keith, we have the same pbh but I am 5'11 with longish torso and short arms, finding bikes that fit me is a pain . I was most recently riding a 56 bombadil. I am also in between on sizes. I wanted a Hunqapillar when they came out but didn't want a yard of seatpost on the 54 and the 58 gave me

Re: [RBW] Any Rivriders use the Queens-Brooklyn Greenway?

2014-11-27 Thread Goshen Peter
Looks can be deceiving... It's not terrible but whole sections in south Brooklyn are occupied by rude pedestrians who think the whole way is for them. Some of the hasids are anti bike since women are allowed to ride them so best to avoid that crowd in Brooklyn. And every few miles you have road

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW fork crown?

2014-11-25 Thread Goshen Peter
still holding out that its for internal wiring, I know its petty but it just makes sense to me seeing as I think at least a good bit of Riv owners ride with dyno lights and unlike Grant don't like zip ties all over their bikes, haha. On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Deacon Patrick

Re: [RBW] What components do you wish RBW would start making?

2014-11-25 Thread Goshen Peter
Don't want to start a high trail debate but I personally wouldn't tell someone to have weight up high on the bars like you see on porteur low trail bikes. That being said developing a declauer seems to be counter intuitive to how Rivendells perform. Oh, this is all IMO, YMMV. On Nov 25, 2014 6:20

Re: [RBW] guidonnet lever reach adjustment ideas?

2014-11-25 Thread Goshen Peter
Kai, I had the other VO levers and used something like this for adjustment, they just sit in the hole and are held with tension in the system. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221241378462?lpid=82 On Nov 25, 2014 10:11 PM, Kainalu kaiviers...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to a suggestion by Peter M., I

Re: [RBW] guidonnet lever reach adjustment ideas?

2014-11-25 Thread Goshen Peter
but was never adventurous enough to attempt what you want, haha. Good luck! On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 10:46 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Kai, I had the other VO levers and used something like this for adjustment, they just sit in the hole and are held with tension

Re: [RBW] Speed Wobble on Big Rivs?

2014-11-24 Thread Goshen Peter
What are your current bikes? Just curious how you are getting wobble at only 18mph with a rear load. On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 12:39 AM, Lovie Cashew cashewencount...@gmail.com wrote: Currently in the market for a lugged steel roadbike for commuting. I only use a rear rack with a basket

Re: [RBW] Oregon Outback and water

2014-11-24 Thread Goshen Peter
Hmm, riding around NYC I had the backpack full of crap for years. Once you get used to it its really not a big deal. Now you if you just throw one on for a ride for the first time year its gonna be different, sore shoulders, weird pack moving sensation and the like but it only took me a couple of

Re: [RBW] Cold weather water ideas - how to stop freezing bottles?

2014-11-24 Thread Goshen Peter
Wine? It never froze going skiing, but again maybe we drank it too fast On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 4:13 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: To the northerners here - what are your solutions for keeping water from freezing on long winter rides? I'm mean when it's real cold, -10C to

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

2014-11-23 Thread Goshen Peter
I was hoping they were finally embracing internal wiring for lights, they already have some bikes with threaded fork crowns, I know my old bombadil had one. On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 10:26 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.com wrote: That looks like one arm of a fork crown, complete with a

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

2014-11-22 Thread Goshen Peter
Ok, so in my dork mind they will be Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White, a good bike and a more refined version of bike. On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 7:52 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: So the Clem was the budget Appaloosa but is now the only Appaloosa if I am getting this

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

2014-11-21 Thread Goshen Peter
but weren't there built and branded appaloosa bikes with the headbadge and all? On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 6:26 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Same bike, new name. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:

Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa sneak peek

2014-11-21 Thread Goshen Peter
-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Goshen Peter *Sent:* Friday, November 21, 2014 6:28 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Joe Appaloosa sneak peek but weren't there built and branded appaloosa bikes with the headbadge and all

[RBW] Appaloosa fall 2015

2014-11-21 Thread Goshen Peter
Per newest Blug update. Probably makes sense to keep the Sam for a bit more as its their best selling bike and all. I mean I think its a great deal without any Clem Appaloosa etc The PLAN was to put Sam on hiatus, let it take a breather in the wings while we introduced joe Appaloosa…and also

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa fall 2015

2014-11-21 Thread Goshen Peter
Only in my wildest dreams!! its off the latest Blug update. On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 1:24 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Do you work at RBW? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] OT-Bosco Rubbe......

2014-11-21 Thread Goshen Peter
not exactly but I think my kid would love this thing http://www.bikeradar.com/beginners/news/article/specialized-rolls-out-fat-bikes-for-kids-43028/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

2014-11-20 Thread Goshen Peter
Hell when I lived in South Carolina they spoke of those uppity damn Yankees in Charlotte and in most of NC, haha. I really miss shrimp and grits, steampots, fresh steamed crawfish and of course mustard bbq, the best hands down. On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Tim Gavin

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

2014-11-20 Thread Goshen Peter
Whoa Eric, don't hold back tell us how you really feel, hahaha. I too am a skeptic but Grant and crew have ways of surprising so I am still holding judgement until some ride reports on these new models, the proof is in the pudding after all. On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Eric

Re: [RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

2014-11-20 Thread Goshen Peter
Oh no Ron, lets keep it friendly and agree that Kansas style is the worst at least? On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 12:28 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: We can really get a fight started if we bring on BBQ. This is Smitty's Market in Lockhart.

Re: [RBW] Re: To the southern folk out there

2014-11-20 Thread Goshen Peter
That is a nice smoker Ron. I have the big boy webber with smoker box attached inside, not as much capacity as you but ribs out of mine after 7 hours are amazing. We are lucky to have a few smokehouses in the summer locally, one in riding distance I went to all to often this summer, haha. On Nov

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Stabilizer or no?

2014-11-20 Thread Goshen Peter
Not sarcastic at all but that is worth almost 4x the price of the VO one? http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-wheel-stabilizer.html I have heard mixed reviews about VO version but its certainly cheap enough to give a try, unless of course its junk. On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 2:22 AM, Chris

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe Appaloosa?

2014-11-19 Thread Goshen Peter
So the Mystery bike is gonna be the Joe Appaloosa which was previously called the Clem Smith? This is like watching Dynasty with my mom as a kid. On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 9:40 PM, iamkeith keithhar...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe the name Clem Smith just had too much baggage associated with it?

Re: [RBW] To the southern folk out there

2014-11-18 Thread Goshen Peter
25 out now with a windchill of 10,i got your light dusting right here! Jk  On Nov 18, 2014 6:29 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Actually Sunday night some areas only about 40-50 miles north of Austin, TX here got a light dusting of snow. It hasn't been warm lately down here

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2014-11-15 Thread Goshen Peter
If only I was 4 inches shorter. On Nov 15, 2014 2:53 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: This is getting better and better, if the bike is in good condition. The price is for a built bike, correct? (Not in the market, as I have a very nice blue 58 Ram, but $1K for a well built

Re: [RBW] Cyclocross and a little contest

2014-11-14 Thread Goshen Peter
More power to anyone who wants to try a new thing but the idea of carrying my bike instead of riding it just seems off IMO On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 11:56 AM, Jan Heine hein...@earthlink.net wrote: Just a heads-up for our little contest – guess how much mud my 'cross bike hauled around at

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-12 Thread Goshen Peter
I would think his prices and business practices speak for themselves, not really interested in reading some diatribe from someone who wants people's hard earned money. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: I don't have a lot of time at the moment to say what

Re: [RBW] PSA: Atlantis and Betty For Sale on CL

2014-11-12 Thread Goshen Peter
Strange, I frequent estate sales here in NY with my mom and usually the prices are really good, not yardsale giving it away good but below or at market. These are above market, IMO, especially for an estate sale. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 5:59 PM, Chris citrowbri...@gmail.com wrote: In my neck of

Re: [RBW] For Sale-58cm Atlantis Frame/Fork/Headset

2014-11-12 Thread Goshen Peter
that paint has a lot of stories to tell, I would leave it as is, wish it fit me On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 12:31 AM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: solid Deal. Plenty of love on this bike.congrats to the person who jumps on this. Gabe is good people and this is a great

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-11 Thread Goshen Peter
People, ebay is an online auction house. The rules of the Auction house are they present the product, you decide how much you want to pay. Now blatant mis-representation is illegal and immoral but listing something for double what its worth isnt either of those things. Why is a Rothko worth $40

Re: [RBW] Is the Bleriot/Honjos/ Hetres clearance I have not enough?

2014-11-11 Thread Goshen Peter
With honjos hetres and a Rivendell if there isnt rubbing you are all good, at last thats how i rode the AHH, very tight clearances. I think as the fenders got more and more rock hits they quieted down, now i almost never hear them. Not sure if thats the tires wearing in or the fenders are now nice

Re: [RBW] Re: HIgh hopes on ebay

2014-11-11 Thread Goshen Peter
Oh, i hear you. When see outrageous prices i know it is PB bikes or another seller or two that deals in overpriced vintage items. I would think from a business model Ebay would never let you filter out sellers, that would hurt their commission on said sales and the bottom line, which is all that

Re: [RBW] Re: OT (grant-related, not Riv-related): lo-carb, high fat protein, ketosis, c.

2014-11-09 Thread Goshen Peter
every year he eats just enough to keep the population at 100, really impressive actually. :) On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 8:36 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 11/09/2014 05:43 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: My fat comes mostly from 100 grass fed cows (meat and dairy), wild caught fish

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