Re: [RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-04-08 Thread Michael Williams
. On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 9:32:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Just wondering if anyone has come across any 700x40 tires that are higher tpi( 120). Im kind of imagining a Jack Brown Green but in 40mm size. But Im prolly just be dreaming. I know that Schwalbe makes a bunch of tires

Re: [RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-04-08 Thread Michael Williams
wrote: Durability/longevity will be the determining factor. I do have a bias for light-zippy tires though (punctures be damned!). Cheers, David On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Yup I got a set of these as well following that post

Re: [RBW] tire suggestions thanks

2013-04-05 Thread Michael Williams
Using Velocity Synergy Rims that measure 23mm wide I think, They Measure just under 41mm on those rims, and as David said, they ride really supple, and cant speak of flats after only 3 rides.hope this helps -Mike On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:55 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli

Re: [RBW] South East Bay Overnight Trip 4/8-4/9?

2013-04-04 Thread Michael Williams
Manny, Im tentatively in. So we're talking about riding some on Monday, camping out Monday night and riding some on Tuesday?-Mike On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: On the Spring Break looking to do some overnight camping maybe near San

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Odds-n-Ends

2013-04-03 Thread Michael Williams
Shoot, you were responding to a different FS post. The M-bars Im selling are 26.0 clamp. Sorry about that.Please dont send paypal payment. -Mike On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 7:11 AM, M D Smith bee...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry to post this to the list, but your email keeps bouncing back to

Re: [RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

2013-04-03 Thread Michael Williams
Update Noodles are actually 46cm.Sorry for the mislabel. -Mike On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 9:54 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.comwrote: Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts

[RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning Updated: Bars, tires, brake levers, crank

2013-04-03 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts for combined items!!thanks-Mike Bars: Nitto Moustache 26.0 clamp $55 Nitto Noodles 46cm $40 Tires: Jack Brown Greens: Basically

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB

2013-04-02 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips and a little wear on the

[RBW] FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

2013-04-02 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts for combined items!!thanks-Mike Bars: Nitto Moustache 26.0 clamp $55 Nitto Noodles 44cm $40 Boscos 58cm$55 Stems

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning Bars, brakes stems crank

2013-04-02 Thread Michael Williams
, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, just trying to thin out some stuff that I never use and dont plan on using. All prices include shipping Discounts for combined items!!thanks-Mike Bars: Nitto Moustache 26.0 clamp $55 Nitto Noodles 44cm $40 Boscos

Re: [RBW] Recommended 26 tires

2013-04-01 Thread Michael Williams
Panaracer Paselas come in 26x1.75, Id say theyre a good option On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 7:35 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Building a bike up that needs solid commuter but non-tank-like 26X1.75 tires. Schwalbe Marathons (HS420) look to be about what I think I need, but any

[RBW] tire suggestions thanks

2013-04-01 Thread Michael Williams
just wanted to say thanks to the group, Rob from Ocean Air Cycles in particular for a great tire recommendation in the Resist Nomad. A while back I had posted requesting some info on a possible 700x40 plush tire. I went with a pair of them and they are perfect. I have a set of Hetres

Re: [RBW] Possibly in the market for a 61-62cm frame/bike

2013-03-30 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Steve, Ive got a 61cm A. Homer Hilsen Ive been trying to sell for a little while. Its F/F/HS/BB. Painted Butterscotch. Asking $1100. Flickr link to some pics Let me know. thanks -Mike http://www.flickr.com/photos/**9**2673144@N02/http://www.flickr.com/photos/92673144@N02/

Re: [RBW] Homers new shoes

2013-03-26 Thread Michael Williams
looks familiar. Do you ride up there often? There are a couple trails that say no bicycles that are a blast.1) the rhubarb trail 2) oak valley3) the connector ( or at least i think) of the SCA trail to Conzelman Rd. So fun! Maybe I'll see you up there sometime. -Mike On

Re: [RBW] Homers new shoes

2013-03-26 Thread Michael Williams
...@gmail.com wrote: Michael, your bike looks great. SCA! That is such a killer trail. I miss the Headlands. Be sure to check out Green Gulch from Muir Beach up to the ridge. It's legal and great. --mike On Monday, March 25, 2013 11:31:36 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: looks familiar. Do you

Re: [RBW] New Sam Hillborne in the house

2013-03-22 Thread Michael Williams
now that is a sweet bike!Ive always wondered about the 1x9 drivetrain. Does it put any stress on the chain to move that laterally across the casette?thanks -Mike On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I sold my original Hillborne last summer

[RBW] are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-03-20 Thread Michael Williams
Just wondering if anyone has come across any 700x40 tires that are higher tpi( 120). Im kind of imagining a Jack Brown Green but in 40mm size. But Im prolly just be dreaming. I know that Schwalbe makes a bunch of tires in that size range, and I like those tires, but they've always felt

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB price drop

2013-03-17 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

[RBW] Quickbeam/Simpleone rear whell question

2013-03-11 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group,I was wondering what QB/SO owners use to hold their rear wheel in place. I had a locking skewer, and that worked well, but it broke. Do most use quick release skewers? And if so, do I need to get and older quick release because the spacing for QB is 120 and modern QR

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB price drop

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

Re: [RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Williams
Manny! looks like another great ride! wish I couldve been there. The contrast of the greens/browns/blues are amzing. Put a big smile on my face looking at the pics. -Mike On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: Over the course of riding my

Re: [RBW] Re: East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride 3/3 9:30ish

2013-03-02 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Manny, cant make tomorrows ride, I gotsta work. Thanks for including me though. Have fun and ride safe.-Mike On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 9:49 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: Tomorrow's ride is still on if your interested. Let me know if you come by earlier I'll

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB price drop

2013-03-01 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

[RBW] Appropriate Crank Arm length

2013-02-28 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, just wondering if any has any information on correct crank arm length. Im 5'11 PBH is 89.5cm and Ive always ridden 170's without thinking too much about it.Do longer cranks offer anything different? thanks in advance. -Mike -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Appropriate Crank Arm length

2013-02-28 Thread Michael Williams
Thanks to everyone who replied!these are just the answers/ideas Im looking for. If they feel right, they are right.ride safe!-Mike On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: To each their own Michael. There is no formula . I've ridden everything from

Re: [RBW] Atlantis as snow bike

2013-02-28 Thread Michael Williams
Sounds like a great time!If it was just regular conditions, it wouldnt have been as memorable!-Mike On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 7:58 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: My fellow steel bike enthusiast Noel got a rare mid-week day off work kid duties so we planned a ride up Saddleback. The

Re: [RBW] Re: RCW S24O Saturday-Sunday February 23-24

2013-02-24 Thread Michael Williams
Wow!looks like you guys had a great time. Manny, super pics as usual. -Mike On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 3:46 PM, keven@rivendell keven...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all! Keven from Rivendell here. Wondering if I could get a body count of who all is planning on coming out for the S240. We're

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB

2013-02-22 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

Re: [RBW] Why yes. It was snowing on Mt Ham.

2013-02-21 Thread Michael Williams
Manny, what a great time! Thanks again so much for planning it out! As great as Manny's photos are, the scenery was even more beautiful. We were just riding along with roads completely to ourselves saying how lucky we were. It was a good mix of some trails and roads, which is my

Re: [RBW] LOST Robert! Smallest Wood Sasquatch !

2013-02-21 Thread Michael Williams
looks like another awesome ride Manny! great pics dude.-Mike On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: For those that don't know on my last summer tour back from Seattle, I picked up my token todem wood carved Sasquatch from Knot Only A Bear in

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB

2013-02-15 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

Re: [RBW] FS Sackville, Grip Kings some non-Riv items

2013-02-15 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Eric, i usually dont do this, but Im gonna pass on the VolpIe. Its just a little too small I think. I usually ride 62/63cm bikes and thought this would work, but I think its gonna be a little too small. So sorry for any inconvenience. -Mike On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Eric G.

Re: [RBW] S240- Mt.Ham - 18th - 19th.

2013-02-12 Thread Michael Williams
Good deal Manny! looking forward to this!-Mike On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Down pour cancels. Meeting at Fremont Bart around 930ish. Parking on Guardino is good and safe if you planning on driving. First day Fremont Bart to

Re: [RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings

2013-02-10 Thread Michael Williams
. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8

[RBW] Grip King spikes update!

2013-02-09 Thread Michael Williams
So after some hemmin and hawin , I figured I give the Grip Kings one last go.Another list member said he just tried a slightly larger bit size, and thats what I did. I just used a 9/64 instead of the rec. 1/8 and voila! they fit great. Still a little tight to screw in but thats prob

Re: [RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings

2013-02-08 Thread Michael Williams
to their name. Grip is amazing now, especially in the rain. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit

Re: [RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings

2013-02-08 Thread Michael Williams
was one time when both the pedals and the soles of my shoes were bathed in mud. I suspect the reason for my good luck with this is the shoes. I ususally cycle in Keen Newport sandles, with waterproof socks if it's raining hard. Jay On Feb 8, 6:07 pm, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Additional spikes for Grip Kings

2013-02-08 Thread Michael Williams
:57 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.comwrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB

2013-02-07 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

[RBW] Additional spikes for Grip Kings

2013-02-07 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled

Re: CHANGED [RBW] Mt.Hamiliton S240 Feb 18-19

2013-02-06 Thread Michael Williams
, you could always just camp with us the first night and ride back the second night if the second day is to long. I'm more curious on the other side of Ham. On Monday, February 4, 2013 8:47:50 AM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Manny, any cahnce youre slightly flexible on the dates. like

Re: [RBW] Mt.Hamiliton S240 Feb 20- 21?

2013-02-04 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Manny, any cahnce youre slightly flexible on the dates. like could we do it on the 18/19th of Feb? -Mike On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 10:17 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Mike asked me about a s240 trip to Mt.Ham. Taking Will's suggestion. Trying to give enough

Re: [RBW] Re: 2 Top Tube Observations

2013-02-02 Thread Michael Williams
Wait a second here.Grant didnt invent the 2TT frame design. IIRC, there are older model bikes Id say from the early 20th century and some 80s era MTBs with 2TT. Im sure the 2TT has some functionality to it. I doubt framemakers in the early 1900's thought it looked cool. Grant just

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB and 63cm Backroads Chimayo

2013-02-02 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

Re: [RBW] Mt.Hamiliton S240 Feb 20- 21?

2013-02-02 Thread Michael Williams
Im of course in Manny lets just hope for some decent weather! thanks for setting it up man!its gonna be great. -Mike On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 10:17 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Mike asked me about a s240 trip to Mt.Ham. Taking Will's suggestion. Trying to

Re: [RBW] Mt.Hamiliton S240 Feb 20- 21?

2013-02-02 Thread Michael Williams
oh and Manny, this might be a great time to try out that new Dynowheel you were thinking of getting On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 6:38 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.comwrote: Im of course in Manny lets just hope for some decent weather! thanks for setting it up man!its gonna

Re: [RBW] Re: How are you guys putting Hetres on Rambouillets???

2013-02-01 Thread Michael Williams
cannot forget the good ol' Bleriot! On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: Saluki/Hilsen, hillborn, Betty, Bombadil. Any other RBW models that are/were 650B? On Feb 1, 11:57 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2013-02-01 at 08:55 -0800, Michael

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB and 63cm Backroads Chimayo

2013-01-28 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

Re: [RBW] SFR Lighthouse brevet. Roll call?

2013-01-24 Thread Michael Williams
Hey William, I too signed up for the 200k and am excited but definitely weary of my fitness right now. Ive ridden a little before with Manny, Esteban, and Joe on the New Years Day ride up to Diablo. I am pretty sure Im going to ride my AHH, so keep an eye out for a blue Hilsen with Alba

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 700c Dynamo Wheelset/Light

2013-01-23 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Tim, if the original poster isnt still interested, I am! Is the Phil would hub, freewheel or cassette compatible? what were you thinking for price? thank you -Mike On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Tim Unger onetimun...@gmail.com wrote: I have a set on my Atlantis I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Fattest/supplest 700c tires for my S1

2013-01-22 Thread Michael Williams
The clearance of my BG tires on a QB are very similar to Andrews pics, with slightly more clearance.I measured with a caliper and my BG are exactly 43 on a 15mm Mavic MA3 rim, which I think might be the original rim on the QB. This explains the slightly better clearance bc the Dyad rim is

Re: [RBW] Fattest/supplest 700c tires for my S1

2013-01-21 Thread Michael Williams
Yep, I got them squeezed into my QB. They ride really great, fairly well on pavement and super on trails. really supple. -Mike On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 10:09 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Has anyone tried the Rock'n'Road tires? On Monday, January 21, 2013, Steve

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB and 63cm Backroads Chimayo

2013-01-16 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

Re: [RBW] wtb: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen

2013-01-15 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Eric, I have a 61 Im trying to sell. Looking to size up perchance? -Mike On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 8:58 PM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Had one. Sold it. Want another. Strange how this game works! Anyways, frame fork or complete. Don't care about Waterford or Toyo. Let's

Re: [RBW] Plastic Fenders and Hetres

2013-01-11 Thread Michael Williams
I have the SKS silver plastic ones on my Bleriot with Hetres, they fit perfect. I used to have aluminum ones, but i prefer the plastic because they can bumped a little more and still hold their shape better. As for the size, they are the P50's. hope this helps -Mike On Thu, Jan 10,

Re: [RBW] Plastic Fenders and Hetres

2013-01-11 Thread Michael Williams
:15:35 AM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: I have the SKS silver plastic ones on my Bleriot with Hetres, they fit perfect. I used to have aluminum ones, but i prefer the plastic because they can bumped a little more and still hold their shape better. As for the size, they are the P50's

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS and 63cm Backroads Chimayo

2013-01-11 Thread Michael Williams
on Picassa, but send me some pics. I'm not in theBay area but we can work that out. Michael On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 1:13:17 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch

[RBW] WTT. 110 Nitto Technomic for 100 or 90

2013-01-10 Thread Michael Williams
hey group, I have a 110mm Technomic 26.0 that I would like to trade for a 100 or 90 26.0 or 25.4.Thank you -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS and 63cm Backroads Chimayo

2013-01-09 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS and 63cm Backroads Chimayo

2013-01-09 Thread Michael Williams
like to see pictures. Don't give up on Picassa, but send me some pics. I'm not in theBay area but we can work that out. Michael On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 1:13:17 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means

[RBW] WTB Used Tektro CR720

2013-01-07 Thread Michael Williams
Just wondering if anyone has a used pair of the Tektro CR 720 Canti brakes they are looking to unload thank youuu -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] WTB Used Tektro CR720

2013-01-07 Thread Michael Williams
Wow, quick response. Im looking for silver, but thank you Jim. great photos and write for your Bay area trip! -Mike On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: If black is ok, I have some new ones (take offs from new bikes). $35 shipped

Re: [RBW] WTB Used Tektro CR720

2013-01-07 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Dan, that would be great! -Mike On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: I have a pair in silver. Let me know if you are still looking. Dan On Jan 7, 2013, at 7:15 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Just wondering if anyone has

Re: [RBW] Starting off the New Years Right!

2013-01-03 Thread Michael Williams
Manny, as always, great write up and pics! It was the perfect way to start off the new year with good riding and great peeps! -Mike On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 6:06 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.comwrote: Ride happened. Good weather, good folks. I'll start with some of

Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

2012-12-31 Thread Michael Williams
So is the meet up still Pleasant Hill BART at 10ish?looking forward to a great ride and putting some faces to these interwebs personas thanks -Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: So, who's bringing the chuckwagon or at least the trangia so that we

Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

2012-12-31 Thread Michael Williams
more sense. On Dec 31, 12:44 pm, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: So is the meet up still Pleasant Hill BART at 10ish?looking forward to a great ride and putting some faces to these interwebs personas thanks -Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:32 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

2012-12-31 Thread Michael Williams
; and the Atlantis comes full circle. see you in the AM-Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 7:54 PM, allenmichael allenmich...@mac.com wrote: looking forward to seeing you all in the morning, especially Michael Williams, who sold me the Atlantis that I will be riding. Michael Allen On Wednesday, December

Re: [RBW] Re: Low trail schmo trail......

2012-12-10 Thread Michael Williams
In reading all this trail business, of which I am very uninformed, could I assume that a low trail bike would make a less desirable trail bike, i.e. off road bike? Or low or medium or high trail doesnt really make a difference. thanks -Mike On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Philip

Re: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

2012-11-22 Thread Michael Williams
Hey everyone, thanks for all the responses and ideas. Might go with some sort of IGH set up. Either way it will be fun, and after all nothing is permanent right? its all just tinkering. -Mike On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:47 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey

[RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

2012-11-19 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, I know a QB is an intended SS, BUT.. if you were contemplating making it an ON THE SADDLE, multi speed, and not an off the bike dingle, what are some options/ideas?Thank you in advance!! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] ISO: chainrings 36T 110bcd 32T 74bcd

2012-11-09 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, wondering if anyone has some used chainrings laying around. Preferably a 36T 110bcd and a 32T 34bcd. thank you in advance. _mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Synergy and Twin hollow rims problem.

2012-11-09 Thread Michael Williams
I dont know if its the norm, but Ive experienced the same thing on 2 different sets of Synergy rimswierd! -Mike On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 9:46 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, Both my Twin Holla's, and my new Synergy rim have this problem where they make a noise

[RBW] WTB/WTT 61cm Hilsen for 63cm Hilsen

2012-10-21 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, just throwing this out there. I was wondering if anyone has a 63cm Hilsen they are looking to sell/trade for a 61. I have a 61cm painted Butterscotch! thanks in advance -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Fall northwoods excursion

2012-10-01 Thread Michael Williams
Holy man!Those are some beautiful, inspiring photos there Jim! looks like a great time On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! The green bike is my Curt Goodrich custom (it used to be red), modeled on my former Atlantis, but with 26

[RBW] Cool Movie

2012-09-21 Thread Michael Williams
Some on the list may have heard of this/ seen it already. If not, its a movie from the makers of Ride the Divide. Looks pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnuW4gdtQxI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

Re: [RBW] Winter travel in Riv country

2012-09-20 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Jim, again depending on the weather I put a vote in for Point Reyes, the riding out there is great, some guerilla camping if youre up to it. And best of all, I feel like regardless of the weather, god or bad, there shouldnt be a ton of car/foot traffic out there. It doesnt get

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown

2012-08-25 Thread Michael Williams
long steer tube that could be cut. I have to run out now, but let me know if you are interested. $100. Michael On Thursday, August 23, 2012 11:13:20 PM UTC-4, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, wondering if anyone has a touring/cyclocross fork with canti studs and a drilled frok crown

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown

2012-08-24 Thread Michael Williams
steerer tube (350mm) for getting the bars up high. If i ever get around to replacing the uber-flexy cross check fork on my Trek 520 (which came stock with 1 threadless, kind of interesting), that's probably what I'll go for. On Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:13:20 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams

[RBW] ISO Threaded 1 fork with Canti studs, drilled crown

2012-08-23 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, wondering if anyone has a touring/cyclocross fork with canti studs and a drilled frok crown laying around. Color is not really important, as long as it is straight and has roughly 250mm of steere tube.SOMA sells a really nice looking 1 threadless fork, but Im not sure how

Re: [RBW] Birthday Ride to Half Moon Bay State Beach

2012-08-23 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Manny, congrats on the birthday adventure.Planet of the Apes road looks like a blast! -Mike On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: What better way to spend your birthday then to bike with your family? Biking with your family on Planet

Re: [RBW] Great Divide Tour - photos

2012-07-22 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Tony, awesome slideshow! Good stuff. What tires did you run 50mm Duremes?thanks -Mike On Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 12:41 PM, Tony tony.m...@astound.net wrote: I just got back from my first tour. It was the Montana section of the off-road Great Divide route, which extends from Banff,

Re: [RBW] Re: Great Divide Tour - photos

2012-07-22 Thread Michael Williams
Cool, and you like the way they rodecushy enough?I have the same tires and might do the Tour Divide next summer! On Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Tony tony.m...@astound.net wrote: You got it Mike - 50mm Duremes Tony On Sunday, July 22, 2012 12:41:36 PM UTC-7, Tony wrote: I just

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: 110/74 BCD chainrings

2012-06-25 Thread Michael Williams
cool Jim, thanks for looking. Just let me know. -Mike On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM, jim 4421...@gmail.com wrote: I may have a 38 and a 28 I'll look tonight. Jim On Sunday, June 24, 2012 11:37:14 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey all!Just wondering if anyone has any

[RBW] WTB: 110/74 BCD chainrings

2012-06-24 Thread Michael Williams
Hey all!Just wondering if anyone has any spare chainrings laying around. Looking for 110/74 BCD in possibly 40or38T AND 28Tnew or used doesnt matter.thanks in advance. -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Problem with the new Bosco Rubbe bar....

2012-06-08 Thread Michael Williams
So I ordered a pair of the new Boscoe Rubbe bars and installed them on my Atlantis and theres just one problem. THEYRE TOO DARN COMFORTABLE! Seriously, they make my other bars on bikes feel not as good. The new bars have a couple of really good hand postions, and they let you sit very

Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

2012-06-05 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Peter, are you selling the bike complete or F/F/HS/brakes? -thanks-Mike On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So a few lookers but nothing concrete, my 56cm AHH is still for sale here. It is technically a Hiluki, Serial number SA 226. It has all the

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 170mm Cranks triple 110/74 bcd

2012-06-01 Thread Michael Williams
://www.flickr.com/photos/53347917@N02/6905917410/in/set-72157625090541028/ On Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:39:13 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB 170mm Cranks triple 110/74 bcd

2012-06-01 Thread Michael Williams
On Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:39:13 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged Condition is not important so

[RBW] WTB 170mm Cranks triple 110/74 bcd

2012-05-31 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a set of older cranks( with or without chainrings) for sale.Looking for 170mm arm, triple with 5 bolt 110/74 bcd, older MTB/touring, maybe forged Condition is not important so long as they are funtional. looking to spen 40ish including shipping.

Re: [RBW] Re: s240 up diablo?

2012-05-13 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Manny,is Juniper somewhat close to Rock City? thanks, -Mike 415 265 7770 On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 10:55 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Awesome Anne. Anyone else down to come by let me know. Decided to ride up from the north gate. So planning on

[RBW] Mounting Supernova E3

2012-04-24 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has experience mounting a Supernova E3 light to a Marks Rack/M12/similar front rack.I looked at the Boulder Bikes mount http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-341/Light-Bracket-for-Edelux/Detail and that seems like a good option. Just wondering what

[RBW] FS: Mustache Bars, Rival crankset, Thompson+Dura Ace Seatpoat

2012-03-06 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, a couple of misc items for sale 1) Mustache Bars with 80mm Nitto Technomic stem. the bars are 25.4 clamp and the stem is 26.0 shim is installed and included. Bars have some tape residue but are in really good condition. - $80 2) SRAM Rival compact crankset silver compact

Re: [RBW] Front rack ideas

2012-02-16 Thread Michael Williams
hey John, I also have an Atlantis and have a Pass and Stow up front and it is GREAT! it def helps keep the front end down on steep climbs and I have actually come to prefer the handling of a bike with weight up front vs. no weight.I commute daily to work on 3 different bikes(depending on

[RBW] WTB/WTT 61cm AHH for 63 AHH

2012-01-10 Thread Michael Williams
Hey All, just seeing if anyone on the list has a 63AHH they are looking to sell or trade for a 61AHH. thanks-Mike -- 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] AHH vs Atlantis

2012-01-07 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Group, I have a question for dual AHH and Atlantis owners. Do you ride a slightly bigger AHH than an Atlantis or the same size? I have both( in 61cm), and the AHH just seems smaller.I looked at the geometry chart and all the #s seem to be pretty indentical. Now on the Atlantis I

[RBW] WTT: My 165mm Sugino XD2 crank arms for your 170mm!

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Williams
Hey all! Just wanted to see if anyone wanted to trade some165mm Sgino crank arms for their 170mm. Cranks are in typical used condition, some rubs maybe some light scratches but completely solid. Im in the Bay Area. thanks-Mike -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] FS: 59cm Bleriot F+F w/ headset and BB

2011-11-15 Thread Michael Williams
Hey All for sale is a 59cm Bleriot Frame/fork/headset/and bottom bracket. The headset is a Tange and the BB is Shimano I think. frame is 10/10 functionally no dents or dings and 8/10 cosmetically with some usual nicks and scratches. I am the second owner, and I bought it from a gent who

[RBW] FS: 59cm Bleriot F+F w/ headset and BB

2011-11-08 Thread Michael Williams
Hey All for sale is a 59cm Bleriot Frame/fork/headset/and bottom bracket. The headset is a Tange and the BB is Shimano I think. frame is 10/10 functionally no dents or dings and 8-8.5/10 cosmetically with some usual nicks and scratches. I am the second owner, and I bought it from a gent who

Re: [RBW] FS: 59cm Bleriot F+F w/ headset and BB

2011-11-08 Thread Michael Williams
hey Mike. did a quick estimate on UPS for shipping a 30lb box, and it said around $45, but Ive shipped a bike box before, and its usually more due to the dimensions, if I remember correctly, somewhere around $60.-Mike On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 12:05 PM, mikel66...@juno.com

Re: [RBW] Off-road tire recommendation?

2011-11-06 Thread Michael Williams
Hey Rick, The Marathon Duremes in 700x50 would be solid, and they prob dont measure a true 50. I dont have a caliper but I would guess more 47ish Hope this helps -Mike On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 5:06 PM, Rick richardholc...@yahoo.com wrote: Looking at a possible loaded touring trip that is

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