[RBW] Re: Kickstarter Project - Ride Bike!

2023-09-15 Thread Jock Dewey
Sp well done and worthy companion to ROUGHSTUFF. And 'thank you' Isola Press for job well-done and for what must surly be mostly a labor of love. Hard to recall now, a time before Jobst and all of his cantankerous Jobstisms. He got really worked up over the 'no grease' on spindle threads.

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-05 Thread Jock Dewey
80s! >> >> L >> >> On Mar 5, 2023, at 12:08 PM, Jock Dewey wrote: >> >>  >> >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/50736923117/in/album-72157717416628946/ >> >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/49733

[RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-05 Thread Jock Dewey
Now up to date.: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/52727172792/in/dateposted-family/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/52589941155/in/dateposted-family/ On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 9:08:05 AM UTC-8 Jock Dewey wrote: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/1466267

[RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-05 Thread Jock Dewey
https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/50736923117/in/album-72157717416628946/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/49733185021/in/album-72157717416628946/ Jock Dewey On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:23:32 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I was looking through an old ph

[RBW] Re: Just restored '95 Riv Road

2023-02-09 Thread Jock Dewey
royalty right there! BEST / Jock Dewey On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:36:36 AM UTC-8 peter@gmail.com wrote: > This may be my first post here, though it's likely I posted way back > when (I probably should check that!) > > ... So I just had my 1995 Rivendell Road restored

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-03 Thread Jock Dewey
> > BEST / Jock Dewey > > On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 8:42 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > >> I am still or was until last week or so still getting "closeout sale" >> emails from Kucharik; maybe they've finally shut down, but there were open >> until very rece

[RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-02 Thread Jock Dewey
and brilliant engineering chops, he'd totally embrace the technology. The more I think about it, I'm betting he would. Afterall, consider all the carbon in a Porsche 963. Take away all that plastic, not much left but the tires. BEST / Jock Dewey On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:49:25 AM UTC-8 andyree

[RBW] Re: Help Needed to Get Back the iBob Google Group

2021-11-15 Thread Jock Dewey
Contact Steve Palincsar, he'll fix it for you like he just did for me. BEST / Jock Dewey On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:48:12 PM UTC-8 John Hawrylak wrote: > Help, Yesterday, 11/15, I lost the iBob Google group from the My Groups > > list. I still have the RBW group and 650B, but

[RBW] Re: BOB List

2021-11-12 Thread Jock Dewey
Well, problem solved. One of the moderators got me back in, not sure how tho : ) Happy to know I hadn't lost my mind, however, as others seem to get stuck, too. Thanks to Mr. Palincsar for fixing me up. BEST / Jock Dewey On Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 10:38:37 AM UTC-8 Jock Dewey wrote

[RBW] BOB List

2021-11-11 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, Y'all: I somehow lost my connection to the BOB list. And I can't find the link to get back on. I have found an old one, but it pops up 'content unavailable.' Can one of you good folks help me out? Many tanx. BEST / Jock Dewey -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS: PARTS & ACCESSORIES (UPDATE)

2021-07-05 Thread Jock Dewey
GP, is the cable cutter still available @ $25? Thanks, Jock On Friday, July 2, 2021 at 6:06:39 AM UTC-7 gpgun...@aol.com wrote: > I have decided to pare down some parts duplicates. Most if not all the > parts listed are either new in the box, like new or have never been mounted > on a

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

2020-06-24 Thread Jock Dewey
sten to out on the road. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 8:35:52 PM UTC-4, Paul Brodek wrote: > > You can order from Scott in Mpls, as already mentioned, or buy from him on > ebay. He's always got listings for tires there, makes it handy to see what > he m

[RBW] Re: Useful use for beeswax

2020-06-22 Thread Jock Dewey
Oh, how we miss Red Green. We could all use a good Red Green show right now. Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 7:33:27 AM UTC-4, Kent Peterson -- Eugene, Oregon wrote: > > OK, I think Craig just won this thread. His dentist isn't the only one who > is impressed

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Road Bikes with Road Tires

2020-06-10 Thread Jock Dewey
Impressive, Craig. Man, you keep that sweet baby ready-to-go. All packed, just let go the toe-strap & you out the door in search of some tumbleweed to camp under. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 8:07:41 PM UTC-4, Craig Montgomery wrote: > > *My takeawa

Re: [RBW] Sunglasses

2020-06-02 Thread Jock Dewey
into a bright sunny one. Extend your riding time for at least another 20 or 30 miles. But if sun does come out, you're screwed as the yellow lens intensifies the light. Just can't win these days. JD / Athens, GA On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 11:21:31 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > That is defi

Re: [RBW] Sunglasses

2020-06-02 Thread Jock Dewey
That is definitely true, Patrick. The constant cycling does dimishing the darkening over time. Eventually, they don't darken much at all. Transitions is a brand-name, and they will argue that they do not lose effectiveness, but that is just not true. Buyer beware. Jock Dewey / Athens, GA

[RBW] Re: Sunglasses

2020-06-01 Thread Jock Dewey
face and many other styles that won't. To recommend one brand over another without fitting is basically meaningless. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5:26:58 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I’ll get to the sunglasses part, but first just let me s

[RBW] FS: New Shimano BR-R650 47 / 57 Brakeset

2020-05-04 Thread Jock Dewey
Quartz calipers on the bike, much stiffer and better looking IHMO. I dropped $125 for the pair, shipped and taxed, will part with them for $90 shipped. Paypal F & F. Please rsvp offline. Thanks for looking. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Camping bikes

2020-04-28 Thread Jock Dewey
, Craig's the expert, follow his advice not mine. Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 9:41:08 PM UTC-4, J L wrote: > > Hello all, > > I would love to hear how folks have set up a bike for camping duty. Any > sage advice? I am looking forward to a time where I ca

[RBW] Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-14 Thread Jock Dewey
gather to start or stop, can practice social distancing SD, but what about moving down the road. Any brilliant ideas? Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Correction: FS / 35mm Bon Jon Pass ELs

2020-03-04 Thread Jock Dewey
Apologies: Unless you live close to Seattle, new these are at least *$185 *shipped. $135 (Priority USPS included) Paypal F & F preferred. The finest tires ever, just a bit too wide for me. BEST / Jock Dewey Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: New ROADEO

2020-01-10 Thread Jock Dewey
Indeed. That configuration is the latest RIV design. Not my cup o' tea, but certainly rock solid! Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:59:34 AM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote: > > I have a 59cm Roadeo ( 3+ years old ) and I noticed in the picture of the > n

[RBW] New ROADEO

2020-01-09 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, Y'all: Pic of new Nobilette ROADEO on the site, with RH crankset and RH tires. So there ya go! All good, right? Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: shipbikes.com vs. bikeflights.com

2019-12-30 Thread Jock Dewey
the only two issues are 1 / cost and 2 / who you'd rather have transport and deliver your goods. BEST / Jock Dewey On Monday, December 30, 2019 at 6:03:42 AM UTC-8, tc wrote: > > Thanks for everyone's input. Shipbikes seems like a safe bet. > > Tom > > On Sunday, December 29, 2019

[RBW] Re: Happy Retirement Bob!

2019-11-27 Thread Jock Dewey
Thanks, Rob, appreciate the nod! I was the Waterford marketing guy (catalogs, newsletters, flyers, etc.) from 2002 / 2004 -- this was a joyful and important time in my life. Richard and I were / are good pals, with bikes and music in common, all wonderful stuff. After I took these photos, I

[RBW] Re: Happy Retirement Bob!

2019-11-26 Thread Jock Dewey
, different bunch to be sure. What fun. BEST / Jock Dewey On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1:28:43 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote: > > JD - I still have a road bike that's set up just about like that purple > one, except that the frame and a few of the drive train components are all > fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy Retirement Bob!

2019-11-26 Thread Jock Dewey
P: I still have mine, right on top of my pile. They look like they're just having so much fun -- who wouldn't like to be in that picture? Jock On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1:37:49 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I recall the Bridgestone catalogue (aside: I assert that those BBUSA >

Re: [RBW] Re: Happy Retirement Bob!

2019-11-26 Thread Jock Dewey
, e.g. paint, chrome. Here it is 35 years later, and not a spot of decay or tarnish or blemish of any kind. And it has been ridden, not a garage queen. That what my little obsessions get me and for that I'm also grateful. It is Thanksgiving time, right? BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tu

[RBW] Re: Happy Retirement Bob!

2019-11-26 Thread Jock Dewey
Here's a little 80s nostalgia for you, I bet some others also feel it on occasion. When I do, I hop on this and recall those times...and even further back. It's all good. https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/49108000202/in/dateposted-public/ BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday

Re: [RBW] Non technical riding gear

2019-10-25 Thread Jock Dewey
Y'all: Wow, don't know about the BEMIDJI shirts but those VESTS. Now that's some serious vogue. And insulated, too! Combine with nice knickers (think JITENSHA) and matching sox, good ol' black shoes, so nice! *RSF here we come.* Jock Dewey / Athens, GA (where we do often wear wool through

Re: [RBW] Roadeos with 32mm tires and fenders

2019-09-27 Thread Jock Dewey
I experimented with 35mm ELs under 45mm SKS on my RAM. Enough room to make me comfortable, but I prefer 32s and for this setup lots of room. https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/48208222422/in/dateposted-public/ Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:08:26 PM UTC

[RBW] FS / TRADE: TA Zephyr 110bcd chainrings @ 36t

2019-09-04 Thread Jock Dewey
Good Wednesday Morning: I have 2 new-in-package *TA Zephyr* 36t *110bcd* chainrings (silver) for sale @ $38 shipped each or -- even better -- trade for new TA silvers @ 34t *110bcd.* Please rsvp off-list if interested and thanks so much for looking! BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You

[RBW] Re: fresh Riv content on the Radavist, plus TOP TUBE PANNIERS

2019-08-09 Thread Jock Dewey
Those Carradice bags are the special Rough Stuff Fellowship Archive Kickstarter special offering. If you don't have this book already, you need it! Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 3:21:13 PM UTC-4, Neil Doran wrote: > > Amusing Sam Hillborne content over on the Ra

[RBW] Re: Swift campout 2019

2019-06-19 Thread Jock Dewey
ely stand. Slurred speech. Weak. > Dehydration to the max. It was fun. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/24722971@N05/albums/72157708958249933 > > Craig in Tucson > > On Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 5:46:09 AM UTC-7, Jock Dewey wrote: >> >> Hi, Y'all: >> >> I

[RBW] Re: Swift campout 2019

2019-06-18 Thread Jock Dewey
Hi, Y'all: Indeed, but a week early. That's OK, right? https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/albums/72157709114278761 BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, June 17, 2019 at 3:49:45 PM UTC-4, Neil Doran wrote: > > Anybody else observing the Swift campout this year? My little cr

[RBW] Re: New-to-me: 59cm Roadeo

2019-06-04 Thread Jock Dewey
here. Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, June 3, 2019 at 3:38:41 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I haven't been active on the "Daily post Your Riv" thread, so this seemed > kind of out of place. I've always been a 'roadie' first and foremost. > I've always had

[RBW] Re: Also ISO Cambium C17 men's

2019-06-02 Thread Jock Dewey
On Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 4:12:57 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Want, want, want. Well, I also want a C17 in usable condition; need not be > nice looking, as I want at this point merely to see if it allows both a > more rearward pedaling position and more upward nose tilt than the

[RBW] FS: NOS Suntour XC Pro Front Derailleurs

2019-04-09 Thread Jock Dewey
Hello, ST folks: I have 3 very nice NOS XC PRO front derailers for sale. (My collection got out of hand.) 2 ea. @ 31.8 clamp and 1 ea. @ 35.0 clamp These are not the Micro Drive cages, just so you know. $35 each shipped. Thanks for looking (also posted to BOB list). Jock Dewey / Athens, GA

[RBW] Re: Updated A. Homer Hilsen

2019-02-13 Thread Jock Dewey
Brian: Very nice work there, perfect proportions all around. And that ACORN! Such wonderful workmanship, we've got those on all our bikes, so useful and classy. Bravo. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:41:51 PM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote: > > Apo

[RBW] Re: Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-14 Thread Jock Dewey
Whoa! That's Aussie...sorry! On Monday, January 14, 2019 at 9:34:29 AM UTC-5, Jock Dewey wrote: > > It looks like these folks still have a bottle or two: > > https://andrewsscalemodels.com.au/product/mm-russian-interior-blue-green/ > > This is the color GP sourced to p

[RBW] Re: Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-14 Thread Jock Dewey
It looks like these folks still have a bottle or two: https://andrewsscalemodels.com.au/product/mm-russian-interior-blue-green/ This is the color GP sourced to paint the first ATL, but that was years ago. Color wanders but you can tweek easily to make it match. BEST / Jock "Ex TESTORS" Dewey /

[RBW] Re: Hats Off To...

2018-12-14 Thread Jock Dewey
Allez, TJD! That's a beautiful bike & a brute of a ride, not for the faint of heart. Hogpen Gap is genuine CAT 2 climb, steep and fearsome. Probably one of only 2 or 3 steels on the roads that day and certainly no other fenders or frontloaders to be seen. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens

[RBW] Re: WTB: 57-59cm All Rounder Frame

2018-12-12 Thread Jock Dewey
I do believe 'College Park' Larry Black also owns Mt. Airy, and ~ yes ~ big collection of old bikes and must assume big warehouse. I do also believe he has no need to sell any of them. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 5:52:00 PM UTC-5, Kevin Lindsey wrote

[RBW] Hats Off To...

2018-12-09 Thread Jock Dewey
but am plenty happy to settle for one. Bravo for building a Grant Petersen 'special' and pulling your Christmas tree home on that beautiful bicycle. Happy Holidays / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

2018-10-07 Thread Jock Dewey
all in function and style. In fancy NYC store selling fine leather goods, this would be hundreds and hundreds of $$$. Sometimes we get such a deal. Jock Dewey / Athens GA On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:59:20 AM UTC-10, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Here's a Waterford setup with GB192 and NIT

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

2018-09-26 Thread Jock Dewey
right in. I bought it new in 2004 and I am way too attached to this thing. Nevermind its good looks and wonderful view of the road. Like the previous poster proclaimed, I will do whatever it takes to keep it on the road as long as I'm capable of swinging a leg over the TT. BEST / Jock Dewey

[RBW] Re: Lights and Tariffs

2018-09-25 Thread Jock Dewey
Another casualty among so so many these past 18 months. I have good industry pals who worked very hard to make that company what it is. Or maybe now, was. We are the walking / cycling wounded. A good long hard fast ride helps control the angst, however. So that is what we do. BEST / Jock

[RBW] Re: Roadini - How do you like yours?

2018-09-20 Thread Jock Dewey
Nice looking bike, Joe. Good job. Question: why do you suppose the brake cable runs on top of the tube rather than at approx 8 pm? Doesn't get in the way slightly under. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:33:26 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hi Jo

[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

2018-09-09 Thread Jock Dewey
That sounds like a firetruck with siren blasting!! Come up fast behind someone and they'd mess their shorts. Jock On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 9:53:05 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > So she passed you while coasting? That's not embarrassing. I've been > passed by trail runners on

[RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, William: I'm having a little trouble with reply RBW, so will try this. I'm very interested in your 59 cm ROADEO. Do you have pictures and can you tell me a little about it? I'll pull trigger quickly if all's right. Thanks! BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, September 3, 2018

[RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, William: I'm very interested in your 59 cm ROADEO. Do you have pictures and can you tell me a little about it? I'll pull trigger quickly if all's right. Thanks! BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, September 3, 2018 at 12:01:29 PM UTC-4, William! wrote: > > Def inte

[RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Jock Dewey
On Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2:23:53 PM UTC-4, Forrest wrote: > > In the next few weeks I will likely post for sale here (if allowed to) a > blue Rambouillet 60cm and a copper (new penny) Legolas 59cm. Ideally both > as nearly complete bikes (minus just a few parts). I’d rather not part

[RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Jock Dewey
On Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2:23:53 PM UTC-4, Forrest wrote: > > In the next few weeks I will likely post for sale here (if allowed to) a > blue Rambouillet 60cm and a copper (new penny) Legolas 59cm. Ideally both > as nearly complete bikes (minus just a few parts). I’d rather not part

[RBW] Re: Likely FS soon: Rambouillet 60 & Legolas 59

2018-09-03 Thread Jock Dewey
On Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2:23:53 PM UTC-4, Forrest wrote: > > In the next few weeks I will likely post for sale here (if allowed to) a > blue Rambouillet 60cm and a copper (new penny) Legolas 59cm. Ideally both > as nearly complete bikes (minus just a few parts). I’d rather not part

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase

2018-08-24 Thread Jock Dewey
Ooops! Sorry...this is RBW! What WAS I thinking? I guess: not. JD On Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:39:39 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, RAMBob: > > Looks like an older one, from the shop in Japan. You also forgot to > mention LOGIC chainset, and by looks of marking

[RBW] SOLD: Pair / Panaracer RACE A EVO 'Gravel' / 32mm

2018-08-20 Thread Jock Dewey
Thanks for looking! BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- 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 to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-15 Thread Jock Dewey
Re: RAM 32 / 35 Forgot to mention, this fit is on Mavic OP. So wider rims probably won't affect 32s but maybe 35s. JD On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:10:16 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, RAMBobs: > > I have Toyo RAM circa 2004 and it fits Compass 32s and SKS P45 Longbo

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-15 Thread Jock Dewey
Re: RAM and 32 / 35s On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:10:16 AM UTC-4, Jock Dewey wrote: > > Hey, RAMBobs: > > I have Toyo RAM circa 2004 and it fits Compass 32s and SKS P45 Longboards > just fine. > > Will fit 35s as well but that's maybe a little tight for most of you.

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

2018-08-15 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, RAMBobs: I have Toyo RAM circa 2004 and it fits Compass 32s and SKS P45 Longboards just fine. Will fit 35s as well but that's maybe a little tight for most of you. Doesn't bother me, but 35s seem a bit much for this bicycle. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, August 14, 2018

[RBW] Re: How rusty does the inside of a frame get without rust proofing? This rusty.

2018-07-03 Thread Jock Dewey
frame rust from the inside out. That's plenty good for me...yet I continue to Boeshield mine. Go figure, ha! BEST REGARDS / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 6:53:27 AM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I agree, Ron. I've actually done a bit of metalworking in my day. I

[RBW] Re: N+4?

2018-07-02 Thread Jock Dewey
Eddie: We need pix ASAP of you riding 3 at same time, that's quite a feet! Much as I try with my 4, I can only get one going at time. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, July 2, 2018 at 10:44:23 AM UTC-4, eflayer wrote: > > i can't ride more than 3 bikes at the same time, so m

[RBW] Re: Riv complete: appropriate mechanical expectations?

2018-05-24 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, RustBOBS: Others will likely chime in here to the contrary, but when I worked for Richard Schwinn at Waterford, he told me he had NEVER seen a steel frame rust from the inside out. Lots of data points there, if nothing else. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8

Re: [RBW] Ram in the Dirt

2018-05-18 Thread Jock Dewey
ride now and was really really good before. Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 1:47:04 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'm curious about the max tire size for a blue Ram. I did use the > so-called 35 mm Kojaks on mine for a while, though I think they measured &g

[RBW] Re: Canti Sam Hillborne: No Cable Hangers

2018-05-14 Thread Jock Dewey
at the derailer. Both require brazing so doesn't seem like $$ or time issue. It's so handy being able to adjust on the fly. BTW using Shimano XT 760 low-normal, really nice derailer. Or is there a solution I'm missing? Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 10:41:11 AM UTC-4, d2mini

[RBW] Re: New Journal Entry up at Analog Cycles: Disconnecting to get connected: A Journey in Satchidananda

2018-05-03 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, Joe: The rest you leave to your fertile imagination. I think that's the Satchidananda part. But, of course, I could be mistaken. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 8:39:50 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I probably only understood ab

[RBW] Re: FS: 52cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr L

2018-04-03 Thread Jock Dewey
Y'all: Indeed, I'm just wishing IB bought and sold road bikes in *my* size (58 / 59 please & thank you) at same pace, e.g. Hilsen, Atlantis, Chapman, Bishop, Legolas, Lyon, *Saluki * Wow, I'd be totally headed to N BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, April 2, 2018 at 10:0

[RBW] Re: Thomson Elite Seatpost -- 26.8 -- with New Sam H.: Seems... Small...?

2018-03-28 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, Michael: When all else fails, of course, there's the old 'beer can' shim trick. That *always* works, plus you get to drink the beer! BEST REGARDS / Jock Dewey On Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:18:25 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I have a few thoughts. First off, when in doubt, ca

[RBW] Re: For trade or sale: Rivendell Frank Jones Sr 53cm

2018-03-25 Thread Jock Dewey
Wow, Igor! You are one industrious fellow! Just curious, do you go through other stuff like your bikes and bike parts? And where do you find the time, haha! Anyway, you keep us all looking, that's for sure. BEST / Jock Dewey On Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 7:33:14 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote

[RBW] Re: wtb: Homer Hilsen - 59cm

2018-03-03 Thread Jock Dewey
be splitting vey fine hairs to compare the two. BEST REGARDS / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, February 26, 2018 at 3:17:33 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > If I was in the market for a used 59cm Hilsen, I would give serious > consideration to a NEW 55cm canti-Hillborne. The us

[RBW] New SAM / spoke / hub Q

2018-01-22 Thread Jock Dewey
RIV gift certificate. What a deal, eh? Thanks for the help, much appreciated. BEST / Jock Dewey / in almost summer-like Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Light but strong wheels for a Sam or ???

2018-01-18 Thread Jock Dewey
BEST / Jock Dewey / Snowy Athens, GA (altho 54 degrees tomorrow!!) On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:34:33 PM UTC-5, Bob Lovejoy wrote: > > Anything I know about rims is probably rooted too far in the past to be > useful so I am curious about what people are doing and using. > &

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

2018-01-08 Thread Jock Dewey
a go and you'll be spot on. You and all the hundreds of happy / lucky ATLANTIS riders. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA (RAM rider myself) PS: TESTORS can be found in all good hobby shop, MICHAELS craft stores, HOBBY LOBBY.) On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 8:53:06 AM UTC-8, John G. wrote

[RBW] Re: Found Stolen Riv in LA - Help me find the owner!

2017-10-29 Thread Jock Dewey
REGARDS / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:42:43 AM UTC-4, Philip Meyer wrote: > > Hi All, > > I'm not a Riv owner, but I have a Riv owner's bike right now and want to > reunite it with him or her. > > It is an early 2000s, custom road bike, 61.5 se

[RBW] Re: Brooks "customer service"

2017-09-13 Thread Jock Dewey
Jay: Modern Bike in Des Moines, IA USA sells them. Jock Dewey / Athens,, GA On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:35:57 AM UTC-4, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > Unhelpful response to my request for a rivet to replace one that fell off > of my Cambium. They do sell it on their website but w

Re: [RBW] Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions

2017-08-09 Thread Jock Dewey
Ditto Joe's comment about inserting some old cable scrap and then cutting housing. Push out old with the new you're inserting. Always results in perfectly clean cut, boom! PS: Those Shimano cutters are also really nice. Ours is way beyond old and still sharp as a tack! BEST / Jock Dewey

[RBW] Re: FS: Beautiful 58cm Green Rivendell Rambouillet

2017-07-05 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, Brian: I'm INTERESTED in your green RAM if still available, rsvp as soon as you can. I'm in LA!! Jock Dewey On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 5:29:43 PM UTC-4, B Young wrote: > > Ha, no sooner than I posted this, I found a tiny nick and two tiny > scratches on the left rear stay. Yo

[RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

2017-06-29 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey ~ Oh: Oh oh, just realized this is not the BOB list, sorry for the typo. BTW, in case you were wondering, the dome of the Spur Cycle bell is made in CT by the oldest (1832) and only remaining bell manufacturer in the USofA. Keep ringing! BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, June

[RBW] Re: In praise of Spur-cycles bells

2017-06-29 Thread Jock Dewey
it, right? BEST REGARDS / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 9:08:24 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Crane bells are super cool and very classy. It's great they are made in > Japan, and I love them. > > BUT > > Spur Cycle bells are by far the nicest bik

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

2017-06-21 Thread Jock Dewey
) was going away, but clearly it isn't...nor will it anytime soon, thankfully, IMHO. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 12:34:05 PM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > It seems most people who are selling one have multiple Riv and/or other > bikes. I find 2 bikes to

[RBW] Re: When is a bike old?

2017-02-27 Thread Jock Dewey
for the day on that machine. Cheers! Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 9:36:50 AM UTC-5, Addison wrote: > > I've had people assume my Riv is an "old" bike for a long time now but > yesterday when I was riding home I stopped to take a photo of the rushi

[RBW] Re: Joe review on the BLUG

2017-02-23 Thread Jock Dewey
. Seems 'the kids' are all over it and now some of ol' die-hards are finally catching on, too. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 6:47:20 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > Most excellent review of the Joe on the BLUG. A guy with long term bike > experience pops

[RBW] FS: Riv SILVER DT Shifters * NEW *

2017-02-18 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, Y'all: I've got a new / never mounted / beautiful set of SILVER downtube shifters I will not be using. For sale @ $43 shipped. Contact off-list if interested. Thanks! BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] FS: Gray TRESSOSTAR handlebar tape

2017-02-03 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey ~ Oh: (Cross-posted to BOB) I've got 9 rolls of new Gray Tressostar handlebarI don't need. Thick, rich, very nice stuff. $30 bucks shipped and you get it all. Paypal. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] My Cantis cant get no respect.

2017-01-12 Thread Jock Dewey
is wise rule applies: YMMV. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 12:18:12 PM UTC-5, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > > On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 4:13:58 PM UTC-8, Eric Daume wrote: >> >> I'll say, V brakes are the ones that don't seem to get any resp

[RBW] Need Help Pricing MB-1

2017-01-05 Thread Jock Dewey
. It's a very good cause BTW. BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- 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 to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] Re: My Debate

2016-12-13 Thread Jock Dewey
half of the > places I hike were closed due to forest fires! > > Cheers, > Bill in Roswell, GA > > On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:49:07 AM UTC-5, Jock Dewey wrote: >> >> Hey, Bill: >> >> Definitely YES, do the L'Avecaise! Then c'mon over to Athens so

[RBW] Re: My Debate

2016-12-13 Thread Jock Dewey
Yes, Brewster, thanks. Although it's "Limited" and not the "A", so some would say not-so-great. It was a fantastic ride for many years and many thousands of miles--so well-crafted. Gorgeous. It's right above my bench. The thing's in wonderful shape and will put it back together one of these

[RBW] Re: Trail calculator

2016-12-11 Thread Jock Dewey
Yes Les! Thanks for posting! Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 6:09:30 PM UTC-5, Les Lammers wrote: > > This will allow comparison of different frames and give a pretty good idea > of how the steering will be. Out of curiosity, I compared a 55 Sam to a 55

[RBW] Re: 2016 PTSD Ride: The Video

2016-12-08 Thread Jock Dewey
Perfect! Yellow & Carradice...The Ghost of Jobst! JD / Athens, GA On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 7:25:47 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: > > My latest video highlights my annual Post Turkey and Stuffing Day ride > from Davis to SF: > > https://youtu.be/mgZIty9L4w0 > > Enjoy! > > --Eric Norris >

[RBW] WTB: Ritchey LOGIC non-drive 170mm crank arm (silver)

2016-10-15 Thread Jock Dewey
Hey, All: I'm looking for a left side LOGIC crank arm, 170mm silver in good shape. The generation with the sort of 'soft arrow' shape at the top and LOGIC on the flatish arm. I'd be interested if you have one. Thanks so much for looking. Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: A plug to buy something from Rivendell Bicycle Works: A Nitto F-15 rack

2016-09-23 Thread Jock Dewey
heel doesn't work for me...aesthetically, ha! Fashion has its consequences, so they say. Workhorse stuff that's so so well made. Long Live Riv. Jock Dewey Athens, GA On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 4:01:58 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Nitto makes a front rack called the F-15.

[RBW] Re: Which bikes should Rivendell keep selling?

2016-09-15 Thread Jock Dewey
as possible. Me? After 12 years, I'm having my RAM repainted (paint nearly perfect, but some corrosion on the lug shoulders, etc.), it is such a very nice frame. As said, sad to see it go (altho Roadeo is most suitable replacement). Jock Dewey / Athens, GA On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 9

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Newbaum's

2016-08-18 Thread Jock Dewey
, the only wrappings were essentially Benotto plastic and Tressostar. Our T-starred arms and hands have aged just wonderfully and thankfully and gracefully we keep on keepin' on! Sheathed in cloth always, from steamy Athens, GA. Jock Dewey On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 8:36:39 PM UTC-4, Bill

[RBW] FS: Waterford AC 1900 Frameset

2014-08-21 Thread Jock Dewey
and will ship at cost to US destinations. Thanks for looking. And write if you have questions or want to chat about it. Jock Dewey / Athens, Georgia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving