[RBW] Long reach brake options for AHH

2022-07-09 Thread Pierre
pulls? (Even toying with idea of sending frame to Bilenky to add canti studs so I can run mini-motos but maybe a bit extreme...). Thanks. Pierre -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Frame pump placement - Rear triangle possible?

2016-04-06 Thread Pierre
I am thinking getting a full-size frame pump. I have a 59 cm Hilsen. I am wondering if any frame pump would fit nicely & tightly on the rear triangle (non drive side, on seat stay)? (looking at pictures, it surely looks nice + I think my S couplers may get in the way if placed on TT). Pi

[RBW] Is there a practical alternative to a Roadeo for lightweight yet comfortable build?

2016-03-12 Thread Pierre
-lightweight comfy frames). Thanks. Pierre -- 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.com. To post to

[RBW] FS: Wheels 700c Velocity/SON/Phil Wood (Rich-built)

2016-01-28 Thread Pierre
Synergy 700c 36h Phil Wood (Rich-built) Good wheels for touring/commuting/all-arounding Pierre -- 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] OT Bike tagging and/or stolen bike registry?

2016-01-19 Thread Pierre
that it is found or recovered? Albeit very slim. Thanks. Pierre PS: no Riv were stolen, only electronics. -- 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 ema

[RBW] FS: Parts bin cleanup (wheels, pedals, racks & more)

2016-01-18 Thread Pierre
Hi all - Cleaning-up parts bin. (Please use private message to reply) All prices shipped CONUS. Items mostly likely shipping no earlier than next Saturday. PayPal only (friend or you pay fees). Photos: https://goo.gl/photos/WcWEtgoBeLwpPkcJ9 Pierre (hopefully, there should be a nice table

[RBW] Compass Randonneur & Nitto Noodle - Sizing & more

2015-12-13 Thread Pierre
amps? Thanks. Pierre -- 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.com. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Packing SS-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools Gears to make it easier?

2014-09-08 Thread Pierre
/un-packing easy? Or add. tools/gears? Thank you. Pierre -- 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.com. To post

[RBW] BQ on Mark's rack

2013-10-03 Thread Pierre
rando bag. It does tend to sit higher than necessary. My Nitto M12 is indeed lighter and only works with Cantis. Pierre -- 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

[RBW] FS: Misc. rivish parts (tires/crankset/derailers...)

2013-07-21 Thread Pierre
- 1x Thomson elite stem 100mm/15deg., 25.4mm clamp, 1 1/8 steerer - Used - $45 - 1x Shimano MTB SPD pedals PD-M520 - Used - $25 https://picasaweb.google.com/pierre.muron/201307CleaningUpBikePartsBinsOaklandCA?authkey=Gv1sRgCN3pp6jD296FNw# Pierre -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Clement MSO 40mm 60 tpi on a Hunq

2013-05-27 Thread Pierre
good combination of fine on gravel and really nice on paved road, any 40mm(-ish) tires would fit that description? Something like 40mm Cypres? Pierre On Sunday, May 26, 2013 5:42:34 PM UTC-7, Christian wrote: Hi everyone, I've been reading the thread on tires and someone mentioned

[RBW] Re: Are Rivendells too versatile?

2013-05-17 Thread Pierre
? Me: silence Wife: Then no. Nice try. Pierre. -- 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.com. To post

[RBW] Re: Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-12 Thread Pierre
to me, is having a tow bar installed and exclusively used with a bike rack (that's 40kg total max). considered towing. Pierre. -- 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

[RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-11 Thread Pierre
highroller, it did NOT work well with fenders. Thanks, Pierre PS: my Thule Euroway G2 923 is for sale, make an offer off-list if interest, in the bay area (bought in Europe in 2011, so it has all the wiring for taillights, mandatory over there) -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Feeler trade, bay area locals - My Hunqapillar 54cm for your Atlantis 58cm (FF only)

2013-03-29 Thread Pierre
, in the bay area - preferably with mid-fork eyelets. If you feel this is an unfair trade, I can always throw some spare parts. Interested? Drop me a note off list. Pierre -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Rear Fender Light - Installation Questions

2012-10-30 Thread Pierre
Berthoud fenders (at least the 50mm ones) have rolled edges that is the perfect fit for a Schmidt co-ax cable. I've used large patches of electric tape here and there to hold the wire in place, so far so good (make sure you apply tape on clean fenders). Pierre. On Monday, October 29, 2012 1:26

[RBW] Re: New SON 28 dynohub

2011-10-18 Thread Pierre
any reason to go *specifically* for the older-but-still-pretty-good model unless (i) you are time- constrained (ii) you are getting a good deal on the remaining SON28 classic 36h (according to [1] the list price is 40 euros cheaper, that is for Europe of course). Pierre PS: To all, thank you

[RBW] Re: Riv geometry and clipless

2009-10-21 Thread Pierre Lachaine
works for you. Pierre _ Click less, chat more: Messenger on MSN.ca http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9677404 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-21 Thread Pierre Lachaine
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:23:15 -0600 Subject: [RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals From: bertin...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Plenty amblers cover more miles than I ever do; I top out at about 35, but I ride them agressively. And there is nothing wrong with *that*, either. It's

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-20 Thread Pierre
. I've been there too, but for pleasure that lasts a lifetime, the second way is better. Pierre --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-owners

[RBW] Re: Tweed Madness!

2009-10-20 Thread Pierre
at a Salvation Army thrift store, and a cycling windbreaker that came later from the same store. Sometimes, I wear them. I think that some of the stuff Rivendell sells would be great though. But please, don't bother looking for this idiot at either tweed rides or roadie group rides. Pierre

[RBW] Re: Riv geometry and clipless

2009-10-20 Thread Pierre
source of overuse injuries. I personally would not accept any kind of pain or unusual sensation at all down there. It can only get worse. Pierre --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-14 Thread Pierre Lachaine
I will never forget my first century attempt, in 1973 wearing athletic shoes (we called them sneakers in those days) with my Campagnolo Record quill pedals. (I also wore shorts made from cut-off denim trousers with briefs underneath, and did not wear gloves.) I can still feel

[RBW] Re: Clipless Pedals

2009-10-12 Thread Pierre
. Look, I like to ride fast, I spin and all that, but I know I can do that just as well with traditional pedals and toe clips. Pierre --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: standover height

2009-08-13 Thread Pierre
different lights and arrows. I find this helps relieve back muscle strain on longish rides. So, while it may be easy to say standover height doesn't matter, I prefer bikes that have some. I always have, even back in the 1970's. Pierre --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Re: Compact Frames (drifted from weights in the real world)

2009-03-29 Thread Pierre
All I need to forget about weight and carbon is when I carve a line through a curve on a descent. As long as my retro-looking bike keeps doing that for me the same as it always has, I thrilled by it every time. For me, that's IS the real world.

[RBW] Re: Compact Frames (drifted from weights in the real world)

2009-03-28 Thread Pierre
buying public can't resist the siren call of lighter weight, don't know any better because they have never had familiarity with high-quality steel frames, and because it's probably much cheaper to build a good carbon frame in a factory nowadays than it is to build a high-quality steel frame. Pierre

[RBW] Re: Weights in the real world

2009-03-26 Thread Pierre
for 20 years, and my current one for over a decade so far. I have to wonder if the plastic bikes will last that long. Pierre Infrequent poster because I don't have a Rivendell. Wish I did, though. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you