Re: [RBW] WTB silver shifter

2012-12-13 Thread Peter Morgano
Gotta love kind list members. I know a lot of cargo bikes use the kickstand attached to the rear stay as much as the are known to be ugly I guess they do work. On Dec 13, 2012 12:11 PM, james meine...@gmail.com wrote: I like the suggestion for a twin legger, but I doubt it will help - I use a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne: For the next batch in 2013 sizing is changing

2012-12-12 Thread Peter Morgano
So the 51 and 55 will be 650b? I like the idea of a mid-sized bike in 650b, defintely would expand the range of riders that way. Dont get me wrong the AHH is beautiful, having owned a couple but at almost half the price getting someone on a mid-sized 650b frame would be sweet. On Wed, Dec 12,

Re: [RBW] Re: Why all the miles?

2012-12-12 Thread Peter Morgano
I wish I had both the conditioning and the time to ride 50 miles at a clip. I can usually escape for 20 milers, though and it is refreshing to clear your head and just focus on the ride instead of all the other crap in your daily life so I can see doing more at a time one day. On Wed, Dec 12,

Re: [RBW] Re: Metal fender coinflip: Stainless or Aluminum?

2012-12-12 Thread Peter Morgano
I would think the debris that fenders kick up would wear away that boeshield pretty fast. I have a Peugeot with steel fenders, about 20 years old and still look ok. They are rusty as hell inside but my bikes live indoors so mostly surface rust. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:37 PM, Michael

Re: [RBW] Re: Metal fender coinflip: Stainless or Aluminum?

2012-12-12 Thread Peter Morgano
Chrome plated, yeah where the chrome has flaked off they have rust but are still sturdy. On Dec 12, 2012 6:00 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Peugeot with steel fenders, about 20 years old and still look ok. They are rusty as hell inside but my bikes live indoors so mostly

Re: [RBW] Re: Another perspective, by George!

2012-12-11 Thread Peter Morgano
I have read a lot in my life and never has someone who made stuff I wanted offended me so much as to make me stop buying it outside of racism, hate speak and that kind of thing. I think the issue a lot of people have with Grant is they imagine their is some equivalency in the strength and power

Re: [RBW] Another perspective, by George!

2012-12-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Book has been out for what, 5 months and now a review? End of year sour grapes edition or something? Pretty nastily written when he has to harp on for almost a whole paragraph about how long the book was or wasnt. I think what people like this george person miss is that sarcasm and wit are funny,

Re: [RBW] Where have all the Riv-diamond braze-ons gone?

2012-12-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Those are customs and earlier one offs it would appear. Probably too expensive to bring that level of detail to a production bike. On Dec 9, 2012 5:53 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: You know, for the bridges and bottle holder rivets? A nice touch. Was wondering why they stopped

Re: Re: [RBW] Oppossum Stuff C'est Magnifique!-suggestion

2012-12-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Cold necks, cold ear lobes, lets all just move to Hawaii, the pics on that new Hunq ride looked nice! But seriously, I wear a Balaclava but have a Nutcase helmet in a size larger than I typically wear, the upshot is it only has a few vents too to make it nice and warm. I know some will balk at

Re: Re: [RBW] Oppossum Stuff C'est Magnifique!-suggestion

2012-12-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Hmm, I have never owned a Bern helmet but I wear a size 8 hat so I have a big old noggin and the XL Nutcase with a hat fits nice. Maybe head to the lbs with hat in hand and compare, could be some brands run bigger than others? On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 4:33 PM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity quality

2012-12-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Not a jerk question but what is the lifespan of a set of rims, on average? On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 3:53 AM, Matt Beebe matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I've had the opposite experience with synergies and now dyad rims.I put at least 15K on a set of synergies in all seasons including lots

Re: [RBW] Re: Switching to Moustachios from drops?!?!

2012-12-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Why not the Bosco bars, they have a good reach in the front and let you sit up nice and tall on the grips. I borrowed the setup of a fellow list member and did mine with interruptor levers and dia-compe nubs, lots o hand positions. On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:35 PM, Jeremy Till

Re: [RBW] Re: David Lance Goines Riv Poster--inexpensive framing option

2012-12-06 Thread Peter Morgano
That could get more expensive than having it professionally framed! You could wrap it around the frame but you can't mat with leather, oils will ruin the poster in short amount of time. On Dec 6, 2012 8:00 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I would frame it with Brooks leather bartape as

Re: [RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay

2012-12-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Rob, The list emails are kinda strange today so I just got this. The geometry and measurements are the same as stated on the Rivbike website https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0 . Standover with Grand Bois Hetres is hair under 31.5 inches,

Re: [RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay

2012-12-04 Thread Peter Morgano
I went up to the 56cm and it is right there but feel better stretched out, and I dont use it for MTBing either. The specs on the website are for max tire size I believe so at 79pbh you would be right there on the 52, all depends on how you like a bike to fit I suppose. On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:37

Re: [RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay

2012-12-04 Thread Peter Morgano
bike but more as a rough-and-tumble touring bike or an around towner then it is a great frame to go a little big on. Beautiful paint and a great price. My .02 Dan Marin On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I went up to the 56cm and it is right

Re: [RBW] David Lance Goines Riv Poster--inexpensive framing option

2012-12-04 Thread Peter Morgano
I see another Xmas present to myself! On Dec 4, 2012 5:47 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote: I framed my poster using an inexpensive frame from Amazon. (at $43 it's a lot, but cheap compared to a custom job). It says it uses acid-free foam core, so hopefully the poster will last in

Re: [RBW] David Lance Goines Riv Poster--inexpensive framing option

2012-12-04 Thread Peter Morgano
So not to be a moron but the right size for the Riv poster is 18x24? On Dec 4, 2012 5:47 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote: I framed my poster using an inexpensive frame from Amazon. (at $43 it's a lot, but cheap compared to a custom job). It says it uses acid-free foam core, so

Re: [RBW] Re: Not too off topic I hope...

2012-12-04 Thread Peter Morgano
I have seen a platrack /slickersack converted to a pretty boss camera case if you wanted to go whole hog. On Dec 4, 2012 9:52 PM, Stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote: I like the micro 4/3 stuff. Smaller lenses - some of the pancakes are really small and light. I used a point and shoot (canon) for

Re: [RBW] Re: Love my new blue Sam

2012-12-02 Thread Peter Morgano
I used to get vintage campy stuff from paddy, good ebayer. On Dec 2, 2012 3:00 PM, Tony Lockhart alockhart...@gmail.com wrote: Good to knowlooked up paddythepeddler on Ebay and (s)he has a full shop with a number of downtube clamps. Incidentally, that Pass and Stow rack looks amazing on

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Brooks Saddle Worth the Money?

2012-11-24 Thread Peter Morgano
Saw a tour of the brooks factory recently. Looks like all saddles are made in house but the frames for the saddles were coming from somewhere else On Nov 24, 2012 11:00 AM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: I thought the models with brass rivets (eg select and special lines) were made in the UK,

Re: [RBW] Need 7 sp shifter and brake levers for charity build.

2012-11-23 Thread Peter Morgano
Shimano nexus is a grip shift and brake lever in one, and yes, it sucks. On Nov 23, 2012 10:01 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, I've never come across an integrated brake lever/grip shifter. Are you sure they're one piece? If SRAM, do you know if it's an ESP (i.e. long-pull)

Re: [RBW] Need 7 sp shifter and brake levers for charity build.

2012-11-23 Thread Peter Morgano
Rather, they make a setup like that, luckily not all of them are such. On Nov 23, 2012 11:18 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Shimano nexus is a grip shift and brake lever in one, and yes, it sucks. On Nov 23, 2012 10:01 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, I've

Re: [RBW] Lock question

2012-11-21 Thread Peter Morgano
Hmm, my choice of rides is only limited by common sense, here in NYC people will steal anything that isnt nailed down and even then they will try. I would rather use my around town bike for what it is used for, around town 5 minute rides that really arent that fun and save my bombadil for longer

Re: [RBW] Re: Lock question

2012-11-20 Thread Peter Morgano
I have to agree with Joe, I just love my Rivendell's too much to leave them locked up outside somewhere. I also love my MB2 but if it got jacked I could replace it for around $350 bucks, which is no chump change but that is about what just my Dyno wheel and lights just cost me on the Bombadil. I

Re: [RBW] WTB 47cm - 50 cm Rivendell

2012-11-17 Thread Peter Morgano
I have a 52cm Bombadil that needs a home. :-) On Nov 17, 2012 4:00 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Although they are a bit more than buying a used frame or bike there are three such items on the Riv website. Actually four if you count the pink custom frame. $1500 for the Toyo

Re: [RBW] WTB 47cm - 50 cm Rivendell

2012-11-17 Thread Peter Morgano
51cm atlantis on the ebay. An older frame but at $750 BIN a good deal. On Nov 17, 2012 4:14 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: I have a 52cm Bombadil that needs a home. :-) On Nov 17, 2012 4:00 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Although they are a bit more than buying

Re: [RBW] Re: Recreating Rivendell's pea sage green?

2012-11-14 Thread Peter Morgano
Owned a pea-sage saulki, this was a pretty good match for touch ups. Model Master Acrylic Semi Gloss Russian Armor GreenTestors 4807 http://www.modelcars.com/model-master-acrylic-semi-gloss-russian-armor-green.html On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On

Re: [RBW] Suspect CL Atlantis posting

2012-11-13 Thread Peter Morgano
This re-affirms my faith in Karma, seriously On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 7:50 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Ha! Holy crap what a great thing for anybody to get their stolen bike returned to them. Woot! On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 4:47:22 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: Ah..it's

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW garage sale

2012-11-12 Thread Peter Morgano
Why is South Brooklyn where I live not called downtown Brooklyn, the area described as Downtown Brooklyn is actually part of the the uppermost (northern) part of Brooklyn before you get to Queens??? On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: So why does Hawaii get to claim

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW garage sale

2012-11-10 Thread Peter Morgano
No one took any pics for those of us not lucky enough to live in beautiful southern CA? On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 3:37 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: I was over at RBW this morning, picking up another pair of thin gripsters (oh yeah!), and heard that there will be some TALL frames at the

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW garage sale

2012-11-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Haha, maybe if I start riding now I can make it, its only a few thousand miles. :) On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 12:04 AM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: Next Saturday, Peter. On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 8:54 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: No one took any pics for those

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW garage sale

2012-11-10 Thread Peter Morgano
almost 35 blocks, craziness. On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 12:34 AM, Dave dfal...@charter.net wrote: FYI, Walnut Creek is SO not southern California, but that's a picky point between us locals... On 11/10/2012 8:54 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: No one took any pics for those of us not lucky enough

Re: [RBW] Nashville Protovelo

2012-11-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Not sure of the honesty of this ad, is it really possible it is only 2 years old and that it sold for $3,200ish new? Makes one take pause. On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Alex Zeibot veloban...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, it is the one that was sold for $900 not many months ago. Not sure if it is a

Re: [RBW] Reflective Tape on Gripsters

2012-11-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Wow, this is like Deja Vu all over again, I did the same exact Mod last night. I did it with an xacto knife and they arent 100% but I shined my bike light on it last night and they lit up nice. I am too lazy to take pics though. I wonder how long they will stay stuck on with wet feet? On Fri, Nov

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

2012-11-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Not uncommon, the seam is usually not totally flat with the rest of the rim and even a fraction of a mm can make a sound. It went away on a previous wheelset after about 500 miles. I guess if you were so anal you could take a dremel and small wheel to smooth it off but it will work itself out over

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-08 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey lost track of this conversation at work today. I hope that Ron does not think that I assume everyone who voted for Romney is a bigot or racist. Everyone who voted for Romney voted for the wrong guy, in my opinion but I am sure they had thier own reasons and I would not assume any blanket

Re: [RBW] Nashville Protovelo

2012-11-08 Thread Peter Morgano
That's what I was thinking too. On Nov 8, 2012 6:39 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Geez, this again. This bike gets more expensive with every sale. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, November 8, 2012 1:22:19 PM UTC-8, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Proto-Legolas?!? =- Joe Bunik

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-08 Thread Peter Morgano
More importantly UPS lost my phil tools so it's either wait for them to find that package or put the shimano bb in so I can ride tomorrow, grrr. On Nov 8, 2012 9:10 PM, Dave dfal...@charter.net wrote: I hinted at that earlier, but noo... On 11/8/2012 2:53 PM, Kelly wrote: Can't believe

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
I see nothing wrong with what they have to say, even as an Athiest, although I can see how a devout member of another religion might be put off. It comes down to the fact we live in a great nation, where you can say or believe whatever you want, even if you own a big business, and people can vote

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Oy, a political conversation breaking out on a bicycle discussion page, nothing good can come of this. Thankfully the fine people at Rivendell don't waste their time worrying about the stock market, or so I assume. Lets at least not tell people what they believe or quote things in such hyperbolic

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
That is a good conversation, lets hope things stay that cordial here. I am a politics junkie so I love any spirited debate, as long as people keep it clean. On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2012-11-07 at 13:47 -0500, Peter Morgano wrote: Oy

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Be that as it may, the thing I hate the most about the media is the false equivalency that is measured against all politics. In some cases one guy or party or belief is just wrong, and we live in such a PC society that no one in the media can just come out and say it. When you watch old news casts

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
That is true but sadly most people just watch the network that they watch and that is thier source of information. I do love the rise of independent media on the web, gives way different perspectives than you would ever get on the mainstream media. I am obviously a liberal but try to not just

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
First off that map is misleading since it has the democrat highlighted in red. Second, yes the Democrats lost the south forever after the civil rights acts in the 60s, I would think to the millions of people that have had thier lives improved for the better because of the Civil Rights act would

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Again, an issue with politics nowadays is the arguing of facts. I believe Richard Nixon and the Southern Strategy was not in the 80s, but then again I do have a degree in Political Science from University of South Carolina so maybe they led me astray. But dont trust me, trust our find friends at

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Oy, I am not typing loudly haha. I always speak softly and rationally, at home and at work and anyone is entitled to thier own opinion but not thier own facts. Like I said before I always enjoy a debate with the other side and some of my friends and family are republicans but I think this

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-07 Thread Peter Morgano
Heyyy, you cant co-opt my Oy, unless your wife is Jewish too, haha. While many find me insulting few find me scary or tactical. Have a good night. On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 6:34 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Oy, Peter, this is the 2nd time you've become insulting and puffed up. The

Re: [RBW] Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Against the law in NYC to take a picture at a polling place. It seems most things here are illegal, i mean freaking sparklers are illegal! On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 2:03 PM, Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com wrote: Got a photo of your Riv at the poll? Send a link or post the photo! :) I'll be riding

Re: [RBW] Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Just wanted to add me and my daughter will be walking over to vote after school, it is only a block away. I had someone at my kid's school ask me, exasperated where I found the gas to get around this week. He was even more exasperated it seeeds when I told him I had two legs and a nice bike and

Re: [RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

2012-11-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Two things I dont talk about with people I dont intimately know, religion and politics. If Grant was a republican I would still spend my money, if he was a republican who gave to anti-abortion and radical right causes, not so much. I think like all things it is a matter of degrees. I am a liberal,

Re: [RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times

2012-11-05 Thread Peter Morgano
I honestly have no idea who this guy is (dont hate me) but if I stopped riding because someone tried to run me over and/or threatened me I doubt I would ride at all here in NYC. Its all part of the experience, so to speak, hahaha. On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: New/old magnets at Rivendell

2012-11-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Love my magnet too but stupid brushed aluminum fridge isn't magnetic. Hard to explain to my 6 year old but she liked the magnet either way. On Nov 5, 2012 8:32 PM, Brian Campbell bdcampbel...@gmail.com wrote: Got my magnet today. In a bit of poetic justice, it is currently holding the recall

Re: [RBW] Proto Bombadil on Diablo

2012-11-04 Thread Peter Morgano
Looks awesome. I have to say kicking myself for having missed this one as by the time I checked the Site it was gone. I think the 56 parallel tt model Bombadil is almost as rare as the legolas. I have the 52 and love it but for $900 definitely would have taken a chance that the 56 would fit. Live

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

2012-10-31 Thread Peter Morgano
My huge butt hits my Carradice Pendle bag but i think it sits up high because of my sprung saddle setup. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2012-10-31 at 06:42 -0700, Ron Mc wrote: yes, and your heels will hit your panniers. Heels hitting

Re: [RBW] Rear Fender Light - Installation Questions

2012-10-31 Thread Peter Morgano
Lovley Bicycle has a pretty good article on fender lighting, I think it inspired me to take the plunge on that too..Onward with the full set of dynamo lights! http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/11/aftermarket-dynamo-lights-clean-look.html On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 12:17 AM, PATRICK MOORE

Re: [RBW] Re: Changin' my name from lungimsam to...

2012-10-30 Thread Peter Morgano
I believe my full name comes out on my messages, tis no concern to me though. In my line of work I give my name out many times a day, hasnt led to anything interesting yet though, haha. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 3:33 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: OK, true confession time...My real first

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon 650b x 37 HS420 score!!

2012-10-30 Thread Peter Morgano
Stans Tubeless and Hetres...come on and try it first so I can see if I can add this to my queue of winter projects! On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: UPDATE: Non-score. Turns out they are out of stock, even though it was supposed to be in stock. Oh well.

Re: [RBW] Re: Proto Bombas for sale at Rivendell alert...

2012-10-30 Thread Peter Morgano
It is nice. I am liking the bombadil more and more. The ride is phenomenal. On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 5:18 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: That lower head tube lug is so cool! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] WTB Acorn mini rando bag

2012-10-30 Thread Peter Morgano
beautiful Acorn saddlebag-new condition on the bay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acorn-Bags-Saddlebag-Randonneur-Rivendell-Velo-Orange-/181012472695?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item2a252f2377 On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Ron McAlpin bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Thom, I am looking for the Mini

Re: [RBW] Riv Bombadil... Ultimate Hurricane Bike??

2012-10-30 Thread Peter Morgano
With the subway down for maybe a week might be doing some urban adventuring on the Bombadil to get into work. I have never commuted cross Borough so will have to map out a route carefully. I have an awful sense of direction so wish me luck! On Oct 30, 2012 6:31 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Shifters for Albatross bars?

2012-10-29 Thread Peter Morgano
Although I dont have them on my Bomba on one of my racing bikes from the 70s I have stem mounted shifters. I know they were the mark of low quality bikes back in the day but they give you the whole handlebar. I have mine setup as friction shifters and find it easier to get the right gear than with

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-29 Thread Peter Morgano
I just took the plunge, got the 650b Shimano NH72 wheel from Longleaf but got the BM IQ Cyo Senso Plus headlight. Cant wait really. I wonder if I can mount it to the top rack mounts on the Bombadil fork or if the off-centeredness would drive me crazy (er). On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 1:44 PM,

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - Baggins Hobo bar bag

2012-10-29 Thread Peter Morgano
See that is a not bid and never buy anything from that person again situation. Trying to rip people off with shipping is just a scum bag thing to do. I have almost 300 ebay transactions and can tell you that priority shipping, even coast to coast on that bag is 7 bucks max. What a POS. On Mon,

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - Baggins Hobo bar bag

2012-10-29 Thread Peter Morgano
The infantile side of me thinks back the days where we used to call the speedo bathing suit europeans would wear to the beach banana bags.this is the part where my wife would hit me. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 11:58 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: For 7$ shipping I would have bid on

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Oy the drama, I feel like I am with my Jewish grandmother. It was a legit question, if people didn't want to answer than they shouldn't have. On Oct 28, 2012 2:24 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry if I offended anyone. I thought the forum was for discussing their bikes, and

Re: [RBW] Recommend more affordable makers of Rivish-type bags please.

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Ha, I would rather talk religion than helmets. I believe my actual name is attached to this profile. Saint Peter, first pope, makes no matter, I am an unapologetic athiest. Time to hunker down for the storm here people. On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 5:09 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Ok, my Dyno knowlege is only of bottle dynamos and bulb style lights. I want to get a Shimano NH72 wheel from longleaf for my Bombadil since I find I am out more and more in the dark and wil sometimes forget to charge the NiteRider. I was looking at one of the LED lights Peter White sells for

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB (because I want to try) Albatross bar or cockpit for new to me Bombadil

2012-10-28 Thread Peter Morgano
There was a whole setup for sale on ebay for a while...maybe try to set up an alert for rivendell so you can obsess over stuff for sale like I do, haha. On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Jared Volpe jaredvo...@gmail.com wrote: bump? On Sunday, September 23, 2012 8:15:38 PM UTC-7, Jared Volpe

Re: [RBW] WTB: 650b wheelset, long-reach brakes

2012-10-25 Thread Peter Morgano
if you arent a large individual you could get the budget set that Rivendell used to sell on Fleabay. I have a 36 spoke Synergy set from Rivendell/Harris Cylery in 650b and at 250lbs have hit some potholes in this same NYC you speak of and have had no issues. A decent amount of money up front but

Re: [RBW] A Simple Card

2012-10-23 Thread Peter Morgano
As someone who had to visit the terminal ward in the hospital for a few years when my father in law was dying from I can attest that anything to brighten up the room or mood can be a huge lift. I have some vintage NYC post cards I got recently, will do my best with a bike pic (I am an awful

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon 650b x 37 HS420 score!!

2012-10-23 Thread Peter Morgano
If they have a 39mm set coming out in November can't you just wait a month? I am sure the bleriot can run 39s,even with fenders. On Oct 23, 2012 6:46 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: any time you want to know about an online vendor. in google search type their name then better business

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon 650b x 37 HS420 score!!

2012-10-23 Thread Peter Morgano
I suggested that, he said he needed better flat protection. I have personally never going the hetres lacking in this department though, personally. On Oct 23, 2012 7:21 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Tue, 2012-10-23 at 18:50 -0400, Peter Morgano wrote: If they have a 39mm set

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon 650b x 37 HS420 score!!

2012-10-23 Thread Peter Morgano
I have never found them lacking damn autocorrect. Hetres rock! On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 7:23 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: I suggested that, he said he needed better flat protection. I have personally never going the hetres lacking in this department though, personally

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon 650b x 37 HS420 score!!

2012-10-23 Thread Peter Morgano
Got mine at long leaf. They do pop up used from time to time on the list and ebay/CL. On Oct 23, 2012 11:35 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Where do you all get your Hetres? Anyplace selling for less than $120/pair? I would like to try them sometime, or the Cyprii. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area paint job recommendations?

2012-10-22 Thread Peter Morgano
Not to Hijack this thread but there seems to be a copious amount of choices on the west coast but not much on the east. A friend of mine wants to get his 70's Peugot repainted, i know the paint job will cost more than a new bike but he is attached to it and it is rough looking. Anyone know a

Re: [RBW] Re: Pink 50.6 on clearance

2012-10-20 Thread Peter Morgano
I see dead threads... On Oct 20, 2012 4:22 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: On Saturday, October 20, 2012 2:50:07 PM UTC-4, rperks wrote: I am curios if others are still seeing this thread, or if it only has disappeared from what I see on google groups? or if I am just having

Re: [RBW] Re: Beautiful Sam at Bikeworks NYC

2012-10-20 Thread Peter Morgano
NYC does not have alot of good bike shops, unfortunately. On the bright side Bikeworks NYC is an awesome shop, and are known by many the un-racer as a place to go as a respite from the CF-sub 1000 gram crowd. On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 9:20 PM, gep71...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sure NYC has lots of

Re: [RBW] WTB: unused 650b Schwalbe Marathon HS420 650b x 40 (42-584) Green Guard tire

2012-10-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Just get some Hetres, you won't regret it. Unless of course you are in goathead territory. I use hetres and ride over broken glass, rocks and all kinds of crap here in nyc, no issues, super comfy. On Oct 19, 2012 1:48 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: PLease sell to me if you have one.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: unused 650b Schwalbe Marathon HS420 650b x 40 (42-584) Green Guard tire

2012-10-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Well, I guess it is hard to guarantee anything 100% and not sure where you ride but the streets of downtown brooklyn are pretty trashy and i have ridden over many a patch of glass and debris with no issue. I think one of the keys is to keep pressure low so more roll over the crap then crush it

Re: [RBW] My new 65 Homer.

2012-10-17 Thread Peter Morgano
No offense intended but looking over the buildup it is amazing so methinks I smell the humble brag at work here. Paul Brakes, Phil hub, SON 28 generator, Giles bag, Tubus Rack. Every part of this bike is top shelf all the way. Anyone who knows bikes will admire this build and not have a thought

Re: [RBW] My new 65 Homer.

2012-10-17 Thread Peter Morgano
That's what I like to hear! On Oct 17, 2012 6:59 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm..I see your point, Peter. My Saluki has some top-shelf stuff awaiting it, too. But no worries..I'll be braggin' like a fool! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 3:36:52 PM

Re: [RBW] A very custom Rivendell

2012-10-17 Thread Peter Morgano
Just waiting for the short person with a pretty long torso who also loves pink. I personally love the color, I think bikes can get away with pinks and purples and other colors that cars cannot. On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 8:07 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Check the Blug... Nobilette

Re: [RBW] Re: Marginally OT

2012-10-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Love the whole thing so much. It must be an awesome sense of pride to ride something that you made yourself that is both beautiful and functional. On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 10:35 AM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: It's beautiful. Would love to hear more about the experience of building the

Re: [RBW] Anyone use a bike horn? Please recommend.

2012-10-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Best horn here in NYC is a big booming voice, everyone here just ignores regular sounding horns and I personally am way too passive agressive for an Airhorn in traffic. Although they do come in handy when you are camping and some curious critters come too close, it is a good way to keep them away

Re: [RBW] My new 65 Homer.

2012-10-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Ride the heck out of it, then in a couple of years treat yourself to a custom paint job! On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 5:59 PM, David Verrinder dverrin...@gmail.comwrote: I had a similar experience buying and building my Hillborne. My advice? Revel in the look! It is a sign of solid, comfortable

Re: [RBW] Re: FSA Metropolis 2-Speed Interal-Geared Crankset

2012-10-16 Thread Peter Morgano
So could I use this to make my alfine hub a 16 speed setup? I am only wary of the way that the gear cable has to be routed around the plastic anti-turn unit. I think if i had this setup I would fashion a small groove in the top so the cable cout run over it rather than under. But that is just my

Re: [RBW] Re: A very custom Rivendell

2012-10-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Methinks the stand over on that Atlantis is a bit too close to my 86cm PBH, good thing too... :) On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: The small fuchsia doesn't catch my attention, but the Bomba is the little sister of mine: mine's a 56, but otherwise

Re: [RBW] Re: Broadsided on Bleriot today. I am doing better than bike.

2012-10-13 Thread Peter Morgano
As a paralegal let me remind everyone that whatever the victim posts on this Site is part of the public record so maybe best to keep all future communications private. Even emails can be included in a subpoena. Just fyi. On Oct 13, 2012 11:00 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: John: As

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of luggage: Camper longflap versus Sackville medium

2012-10-13 Thread Peter Morgano
There is a Sackville medium on ebay right now. On Oct 13, 2012 12:26 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: 50 quid at SJS - Out of stock. Wiggle too. Carradice makes great bags that are next to impossible to buy. On Oct 13, 6:08 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks,

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Patrick is right, food and calories in general are an economy of scale, where small decisions can add up to something huge down the road, whether for the better or worse. And while I am a political person I really hate to bring up politics or religion with people I don't know that well but I have

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Why does one mirror on a bike look ok but two makes a bike look like Pee Wee Herman should be riding it, while all cars just come with two? On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: I don't always eschew carbohydrates, I do look very good on my Rivendell! …and, oh,

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO 58cm Homer Hilsen

2012-10-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey thanks for the heads up. I usally like to stick with list members since I have found everyone here to be on the up and up but will spend time tomorrow working on this, he he. The only issue is i have a 27 monitor at work but my bike lustings are no secret. On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 12:29 AM,

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-10 Thread Peter Morgano
All good points but the issues I at least find in my life are bigger than just wanting to change or doing things differently. Me and my wife get up at 7 and dont get back home from work until 6:30, then we eat dinner with our daughter, do homework and bed time. By then it is 8:30-9pm and everyone

Re: [RBW] Re: The Maker Who Taught the Makers

2012-10-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Ah, well to each thier own. I had never had an issue with 105 when I started for reals riding in the late 80s so I usually just upgraded to that whenever I got a bike with Campy stuff. Thank you for reminding me that I am also no racer and did not and do not ride for performance but more just to

Re: [RBW] Re: The Maker Who Taught the Makers

2012-10-09 Thread Peter Morgano
While the frame is beautiful I just could not see using 35 year old components just to keep it original. I have owned many racing frames from that time period and even the high end campy stuff is not as reliable as the entry level stuff you can find in any LBS today. This is just IMO, I have done

Re: [RBW] Re: lights

2012-10-08 Thread Peter Morgano
I do ride alot at night but not for hours at a time and have found my MiNewt 250 light with Gino mount to be a great fit. Even on the lowest setting it is bright enough to light up a dark bike path and will run for about 3 hours. Now take into consideration I am in NYC where it is rarely ever

Re: [RBW] Re: lights

2012-10-08 Thread Peter Morgano
I got my rear 650b alfine wheel done by Harris and have bought wheels off them in the past. They were great. I was looking at longleaf for a 650b dyno front wheel maybe for xmas though. http://www.longleafbicycles.com/products/dynohubs-and-lighting/dynohubs/shimano-dh-3n72-dh-3d72/ On Mon, Oct 8,

Re: [RBW] Re: Need rut-riding tips...

2012-10-05 Thread Peter Morgano
It is election season, hit up your local politician and see if they can at the least fill them with some of that hard tar. You would be surprised what a call to your local rep can do, they are basically just looking for photo ops and favorable snippets in the local papers. Once november passes you

Re: [RBW] Couple Rambouillet questions...

2012-10-05 Thread Peter Morgano
This is in no way mean to be dickish but I would say do a search within the actual groups page. I have been a member of the list for over a year and this has been covered a few times in just that span. Might be easier than asking people to re-hash it again. Just to repeat, this is in no way mean

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