[RBW] BLUG: Erin's Custom

I've become a fan of centerpull brakes too. They really STOP your bike. Look nice too. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Blug Atlanti - Who makes the frame bag

Thanks! On Friday, July 26, 2019 at 3:25:25 AM UTC-7, jandrews wrote: > > Thanks > I wasn’t aware of that company > Awesome Atlantis build ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Blug Atlanti - Who makes the frame bag

Thanks I wasn’t aware of that company Awesome Atlantis build ! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Blug Atlanti - Who makes the frame bag

It's Outershell (that's my bike). YQ -- 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 view this discussion

[RBW] Blug Atlanti - Who makes the frame bag

The whole bag setup is outershell, I believe. Highly recommend! -- 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] Blug of 1/7

Not unrelated to the thread about historical Rivendell match-ups: Grant's Blug of 1/7 contains a lot of interest, including the most eloquent and heartfelt (I assume) explanation of what he has been doing with Rivendell and how his focus has changed. I certainly don't agree with everything he

Re: [RBW] BLUG S240 Post

Thanks, Will -- nice looking bike, and I'll bet that you find the tires delightful; I have those (well, Big Ones) on my custom Matthews. On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:33 AM Will Rivendell wrote: > HI Patrick, > I either never got your email or missed it entirely, which isn't unheard > of... > >

Re: [RBW] BLUG S240 Post

HI Patrick, I either never got your email or missed it entirely, which isn't unheard of... Like others have said, It's a Rosco Bubbe MT Mixte with 2.25 G-One Allround tires. -will On Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 5:57:30 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I sent an email to Will asking that

Re: [RBW] BLUG S240 Post

Excellent combination. On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 8:48 PM Justin, Oakland wrote: > Schwalbe G-ONE of some sort. > > -J > > -- > 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,

Re: [RBW] BLUG S240 Post

Schwalbe G-ONE of some sort. -J -- 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, send

Re: [RBW] BLUG S240 Post

You gotta be patient for Will emails. I don't think he checks them much after first clock-in, so for instance if you sent today he probably won't see it 'til Monday or Tuesday morning. Patience, grasshopper! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] BLUG S240 Post

I sent an email to Will asking that but he didn't reply. (Humph.) I'd be interested to know; also, what tires those are. On Sat, Nov 17, 2018 at 6:28 PM Doug H. wrote: > Which bike is this? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] BLUG S240 Post

Unless I’m mistaken, it is the huge mountain step through ( sometimes referred to as mixtie) rosco bubbe. Riv did two or three small runs of these over the last couple of years. John in Jersey City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] BLUG S240 Post

Will's Rosco step thru, I think. -- 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, send

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Always wondered about metal fenders and lack of a safety tab. I thought perhaps metal fenders were less likely to fold up and jam the tire than plastic fenders. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Wow! That is such a beauty. I love everything about it, except it doesn't have MY name on the top tube! It's also interesting and fun to compare it to that orange Sam in the previous post. Very similar. Just not with all bells and whistles. All Rivendells are great, capable bikes, from the

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Provide 2 cm clearance and "folding-up" is far less of a concern. On 02/04/2017 12:52 AM, panog wrote: Thank you. An issue with metal fenders could be the so called "folding-up" when sticks caught by the tire are pushed up under the fender as the tire rotates forward. This could result in

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Thank you. An issue with metal fenders could be the so called "folding-up" when sticks caught by the tire are pushed up under the fender as the tire rotates forward. This could result in the fender "folding-over" at the crown, abruptly stopping the motion of the bike and causing the rider to

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

A truly beautiful bike. Congratulations. And a slap on the back to Grant for confirming that Riv is not in the "retro recreation scene." Curious: What does Grant have against VO or perhaps just metal fenders? More photos, please, as you build it up and ride it, and your impressions of the ride.

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Yes, the frameset does show features that may be viewed as non-Riv typical. After filling out the order forms, these features included, Grant was kind enough to entertain me in several hour-long telephone discussions pertaining to the intended use of the bike, handling characteristics, etc. I

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

I think that may be true especially if you are willing to pop for more than the 3.5K base price of a custom frame. In my case, I just paid the base price...so Joe, I think you're absolutely right. How much more , I expect , depends on effort. Anyway, it's a stunning bike and I'm glad we get to

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Wow..that's impressive! I wonder if the custom limits are more in Nobilette's hands now, i.e., "If you can do it and it still looks and rides like a Rivendell with my/Grant's geometry and philosophy, knock yourself out." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Doug and Eric expressed surprise that Grant allowed internal brake cable routing. In exactly the same category, this frameset is notable for four other eyebrow-raising details: 1. seatstay pump peg. I don't think I've ever seen a Rivendell with one 2. frenchie chainstay slap guard. I

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

That was my thought, I am pretty sure there was a day when GP would have nixed internal cable routing. Looks like a fancy Rambouillet! Doug On Fri, Feb 3, 2017 at 4:40 PM, Eric Daume wrote: > Interesting that Grant agreed to do internal brake cable routing. I didn't >

Re: [RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Interesting that Grant agreed to do internal brake cable routing. I didn't this this was something Riv supported (I work on my bikes too much, I hate internal routine) On Friday, February 3, 2017, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Of all the Riv customs I've ever seen, the one shown on

[RBW] BLUG reveal of an incredible custom

Of all the Riv customs I've ever seen, the one shown on the BLUG today is the one I would be most likely to copy. WANT! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] BLUG?

Okay, I'm not seeing the BLUG link on Riv's new website. What am I missing? -- 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

Re: [RBW] blug notes

Thank you Grant. My 13 years as chaplain at a major medical center taught me that healing rarely takes place in a straight line; instead it is always a forward and backward process. It's best to take a long view and in the long view I know that human consciousness and human compassion is

Re: [RBW] blug notes

I truly and not patronizingly accept and celebrate all the different points of view. It's what you do with them. Non-believers can be mean or nice, same as believers. Variety is good! (And, my own opinions have changed over the years, too.) This is a terrific group. I don't frequents lists, but I

Re: [RBW] blug notes

I am a believer, and I respect those who are willing to publicly state their beliefs, but I think it's time to take this off list. Grant owns Rivendell and he has a moral right to post whatever he likes on his blog. We all have a moral right to disagree with his opinions, but, I think, not a

Re: [RBW] blug notes

On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 8:29 PM, 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I cannot fathom anyone disagreeing with any part of that. Those are not > Republican or Democratic beliefs in my mind, just good human ones. > You may only be looking at the

[RBW] blug notes

+1 I often read things in the blug, in the Riv site, and don't say anything. Don't post. Mostly because people here share my thoughts and state it more accurately than I can. But this one... yeah, it's why we are here. I don't even view riv as a company that I do business with. It's more this

[RBW] blug notes

Thanks Olaf. When my Hubba tandem arrives I'll have 5 Rivs and I'm even gladder about that now than before. Since I learned about Riv in 2011 I've read nearly every word written by Grant. And do you notice how when Dave or Will write on the Blug, you hear, or at least I do, Grant? I've even

[RBW] blug notes

I'm not a Twit either. -- 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, send email to

[RBW] blug notes

Indeed - I make it a habit to stay away from twitter! -- 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] blug notes

Stay away from Twitter if you don't want to fathom this. There's a great deal to fathom there. -- 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] blug notes

I cannot fathom anyone disagreeing with any part of that. Those are not Republican or Democratic beliefs in my mind, just good human ones. Eamon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] blug notes

Read the post to go Grant! He has my support! -- 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

[RBW] blug notes

Just went to the new site and read Grants blug 24 hours after. Enough to make me support Riv. As that should be necessary. Olof Stroh Uppsala Sweden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] BLUG Roadeo size?

They both look 55ish to me, although Mark's original does seem to have a slightly shorter headtube. I'm guessing that spec evolved a smidge over the years. Mercy, that red Roadeo looks fabulous! PS. I love the influence of the young folks showing through on the BLUG. Grant would never say

[RBW] BLUG Roadeo size?

The Mar 2 BLUG entry on the new demo Roadeo at RBW WHQ says the frame is a 55. The head tube looks significantly longer than the one on Mark's 55 Roadeo in the staff bikes section. Am I cross eyed? Is one of these not a 55? Typo? What do you all think? -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Blug, 071715 -- packing a frame

Wonderful video. I've received 3 frames and 1 full bike packed and shipped by Rivendell, and their packaging is an art in itself. Zen, baby! Patrick Moore, channeling Kojak, in ABQ, NM, EU d'A. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn

[RBW] Blug on long chainstays

Interesting post. I heard tell that Jobst would tell the builder, Don't cut anything off of the stays. At any rate, I *tend* to agree with Grant (don't know enough about frames to say with certainty), but my own experience, such as it is, makes me so tend. My 2 Riv Road customs have 44.5 cm stays

Re: [RBW] Blug on long chainstays

Richard Sachs has for decades built his frames with chainstays longer than the norm, and I don’t hear anybody complaining about the way the handle. The longer stays on my Sachs make it more comfortable to ride, but they don’t make the handling any less lively or precise. --Eric N

[RBW] Blug post

With regards to my electrically welded Hillborne- can't post the picture from my phone but if any of you have one in front of you, and assuming this isn't just a Waterford built Sam thing, the junction of the chain stay to the dropouts is it. It only takes one to be either lugged, brazed, or

Re: [RBW] Blug post

Just wondering, but if Soma can build a Rivendell designed lugged frame that sells for around $750, then why can't Riv do it themselves? They could even eliminate the superfluous second top tube and even save some money. I did a quick run through at Ben's Cycles website and came up with a decent

Re: [RBW] Blug post

Excellent point, but Riv can and does sell the San Marcos. They sell it at a normal retail margins, just like the Soma store does. With your decent build kit, it would be around $1500, and would be a nice bike. On Monday, September 22, 2014 2:13:58 PM UTC-7, jay hartman wrote: Just

Re: [RBW] Blug post

The main issue I see with the San Marcos is that's a pretty specialized bike, in between a Roadeo and a Homer, if I remember correctly. For some reason, the Hillborne has never appealed to me. Ditto for the Mixtes. I'm hoping the Clem Smith Jr. will be an all-rounder with 26 wheels into the

[RBW] Blug post

A Tig welded Rivendell? say it aint so -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Blug post

Some but not all Tig sounds like a good compromise. If the welds are clean the lugs understated then it could look nice. A $1500 complete Riv is still pricey but is a new market for RBW these days. Looking forward to seeing the prototype. Dan On Sep 19, 2014, at 1:19 PM, Goshen Peter

Re: [RBW] Blug post

I'm sorry, there are plenty of fine bike manufacturers that use tig and it looks great on those bikes but it just seems to dilute the brand, IMO. On Sep 19, 2014 4:45 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Some but not all Tig sounds like a good compromise. If the welds are clean the lugs

Re: [RBW] Blug post

Home of the Lugged Steel Frame On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 1:55 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sorry, there are plenty of fine bike manufacturers that use tig and it looks great on those bikes but it just seems to dilute the brand, IMO. On Sep 19, 2014 4:45 PM, Dan McNamara

Re: [RBW] Blug post

On 09/19/2014 04:55 PM, Goshen Peter wrote: I'm sorry, there are plenty of fine bike manufacturers that use tig and it looks great on those bikes but it just seems to dilute the brand, IMO. It said some TIG but not all. Now what does that mean? It could mean welding at the bottom

Re: [RBW] Blug post

Somewhere I have an RBW tee that says something about always lugged. Maybe always = 20 years? Anyway there are lots of nice tîg welded frames around. It is less costly than lug work. There are frames with more exotic tubing too. Don't think Riv uses double tapered stays anymore, so what you have

Re: [RBW] Blug post

tig and lugged is still lugged. On Friday, September 19, 2014 6:48:24 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: Somewhere I have an RBW tee that says something about always lugged. Maybe always = 20 years? Anyway there are lots of nice tîg welded frames around. It is less costly than lug work. There

Re: [RBW] Blug post

Like a cashmere sweater that's 20% cashmere On Sep 19, 2014 9:57 PM, Sky Coulter incommontr...@gmail.com wrote: tig and lugged is still lugged. On Friday, September 19, 2014 6:48:24 PM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: Somewhere I have an RBW tee that says something about always lugged. Maybe

[RBW] BLUG: New color on prototype and Cheviot

So at the end of this blugpost, it reads: Bottom photo: here’s that same Chameleon color on a prototype frame. It’s a better picture and shows the color better. The Cheviots won’t have cream headtubes though. See top photo. This frame is in our showroom if you want to see it. Want one?

Re: [RBW] BLUG: New color on prototype and Cheviot

I think you reserve a real cheviot with a 75% deposit. You can look at the prototype to get the idea, but you get the production bike On Thursday, September 18, 2014, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote: So at the end of this blugpost, it reads: Bottom photo: here’s that same Chameleon

Re: [RBW] BLUG: New color on prototype and Cheviot

On 09/18/2014 06:18 PM, Edwin W wrote: So at the end of this blugpost, it reads: Bottom photo: here’s that same Chameleon color on a prototype frame. It’s a better picture and shows the color better. The Cheviots won’t have cream headtubes though. See top photo. This frame is in our showroom

Re: [RBW] BLUG: New color on prototype and Cheviot

Love the color, hate the thought of questing for the right blend of touch up paints to replicate what is probably a 4 stage paint when you get that first chip! On Sep 18, 2014 6:22 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 09/18/2014 06:18 PM, Edwin W wrote: So at the end of this

Re: [RBW] BLUG: New color on prototype and Cheviot

I think you reserve a real cheviot with a 75% deposit. You can look at the prototype to get the idea, but you get the production bike On Thursday, September 18, 2014, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote: So at the end of this blugpost, it reads: Bottom photo: here’s that same Chameleon

[RBW] Blug teaser 28 August...

Just one image, of a tall frame with a diagatube, and a headbadge that hints at a name... Joe Appalo... - Andrew hm... , Berkeley -- 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

Re: [RBW] Blug Rack ID, please

That's two of us. If you have a welding torch, i'll look for some scrap steel, and we can fabricate something in my secret, dungeon laboratory, which is itself entirely fabricated. Cheers, al -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Blug Rack ID, please

Tim - Good eye! I called Jared at RBW, and it is the Nitto Campee 27f, sent to RBW as a sample without the lower pannier attachments. I think RBW is doing some thinking about potential designs. I've wanted to put a front rack on my hillborne for a minute now, and keep thinking that most of the

Re: [RBW] Blug Rack ID, please

I'd buy one. :) On Thursday, August 21, 2014 4:06:59 PM UTC-7, Alan Pickett wrote: Tim - Good eye! I called Jared at RBW, and it is the Nitto Campee 27f, sent to RBW as a sample without the lower pannier attachments. I think RBW is doing some thinking about potential designs. I've wanted

Re: [RBW] Blug Rack ID, please

Alan, I too drool over the Nitto Campee 27f. A cool picture is on the front cover of this months Bicycling Times Magazine. https://rotatingmassmedia.com/store/products/bicycle-times-issue-30/ But until Riv posted the pic of the Chevoit, I wasn't sure it would work with side pull brakes.

Re: [RBW] Blug Rack ID, please

By the way, I think that is a Rivendell Hungapillar on the front cover of Bicycle Times. On Friday, August 22, 2014 9:31:48 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote: Alan, A cool picture is on the front cover of this months Bicycling Times Magazine.

[RBW] Blug Rack ID, please

Hi folks - Would anyone be able to identify the front rack pictured in today's Blug, featuring a peek at the upcoming Cheviot brochure? It looks a little bit like Soma Champs Elysees, but I like the apparent ability to tie into dropout eyelets and the fork for added stability. Thinking this

Re: [RBW] Blug Rack ID, please

It looks just like the Nitto Campee front rack, but without the attachment points for the removable lowrider frames. Like it was a special order, with unique cross braces that lack the bolt sockets. So, in comparison to a Campee front with the lowriders removed, you get a cleaner look, a hair

[RBW] Blug bike....sweet Roadeo

There is a brilliant blue Roadeo on the Blug now that is just awesome looking. If I ever thought I would need another Roadeo to go with my orange one...this color is totally the one I would pick. cool dog too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] BLUG bike

That bike is ROMANTIC! If it was mine I'd never get anything done. If just let it sweep me around in dreamy style... -- 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

[RBW] BLUG bike

The head tube on the BLUG bicycle is amazing. Wow! -- 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

Re: [RBW] BLUG bike

Woohoo!  Top shelf, all the way!  Is the lucky owner on the list? cheers, Andrew From: Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:18 PM Subject: [RBW] BLUG bike

[RBW] BLUG bike

That's a gorgeous bike. Similar to my custom but different color, cranks and brakes. Plus it has a beautiful back rack. I want that rack!! Oh when will it be available?!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] blug post: What are the tires on the Saluki?!

Anyone know the tires featured on this Saluki?! http://31.media.tumblr.com/bddf113622d4802951f404c2f56de6e2/tumblr_mxcujb0LHE1qe3ngpo4_1280.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] blug post: What are the tires on the Saluki?!

On 12/10/13, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know the tires featured on this Saluki?! http://31.media.tumblr.com/bddf113622d4802951f404c2f56de6e2/tumblr_mxcujb0LHE1qe3ngpo4_1280.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Blug 7/22/13

On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 4:46 AM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't retrieved bike parts from a dump yet, but a great idea. Not from the dump, but I was once thrilled to find an older crashed touring bike (crumpled downtube) in front of a house with a free sign (well, not thrilled to

[RBW] Blug 7/22/13

Anna's Glorius, and a rather odd and fascinating video. Check it out, people who check out things. http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ -- 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,

[RBW] Blug 7/22/13

Loved the video. I haven't retrieved bike parts from a dump yet, but a great idea. The gentleman creates the tool, to make the part, to fit on the car. Awesome! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Blug 7/22/13

I notice Anne's Dad put reflective tape ovals on the rims. I assume this is so oncoming drivers will see them reflect in their headlights? If this works I may do it on my bike. Anyone know if it reflects well this way? BTW, that bike is beautiful. I wonder why they ever stopped making it. Or is

Re: [RBW] Blug 7/22/13

I have similar reflectors on my rando bikes. They're highly visible at night, and available at www.funreflector.com Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jul 23, 2013, at 6:47 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I notice Anne's Dad put reflective

[RBW] Blug 7/19 S240 Pics

Gotta love Manny looking cool and collected off roading in J Crew! Great pics all around. Question for the locals: GP says the camping is technically illegal. Is that trail on State or private property? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

thank you On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:07:16 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: My bro-in-law has these same two (looks alike anyway) red and green Raleighs and I was over at his place a while back and took pics. RBW should have Sugino make some RBW logo cranks like Raleigh had their logo on their

[RBW] RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

My bro-in-law has these same two (looks alike anyway) red and green Raleighs and I was over at his place a while back and took pics. RBW should have Sugino make some RBW logo cranks like Raleigh had their logo on their bikes back then. Neat bikes can be seen here. Enjoy:

[RBW] Re: RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

...also matching painted fenders like the Rahleighs would be the bomb-adilicious... ...dig the short stems on those british bikes...British fit idea? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

RBW should have Sugino make some RBW logo cranks like Raleigh had their logo on their bikes back then One of the upshots of building 10s of thousands of bikes a year, the downside of course is that they were made with lets say, less than the best attention to details. On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at

[RBW] Blug: Charity drive with credit back from Riv

Tis the new Blug here: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ It's a great cause, and we gets a little credit back from Riv for donating. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Blug - Visitors to the Riv HQ

My friends Haley and Lizzie were featured on the Blug! http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/28936544956/aug-7 It's nice to see that their bikes acquired even more mojo on their travels. They were already pretty awesome: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/7164776598/ Philip biketinker.com

[RBW] BLUG for 8/1: Bosco bars!

Funny post. Bosco bars that I can relate to! And a 1,700 word letter-in-criticism of Just Ride. Some people just have too much free time. Back when I worked for a business ethics organization in WDC, we'd collect the occasional screed, often hand written in a cramped hand in an odd color of ink.

Re: [RBW] Blug question

I think the kids call it a microblogging site - it can be used to aggregate found web content and generally has pretty direct controls of who says what within your stream, without making you maintain a separate site. It was paid-ad-free, though they've recently announced a deal (or two)

Re: [RBW] Blug question

I agree with Jim Thill. I don't much care for Tumblr for Riv purposes and think Wordpress, Blogspot, or similar platform makes more sense for this type of content and Grant's approach to blugging. Especially irksome is that when subscribing to the feed via Google Reader, the Blug posts are

[RBW] Blug question

How to sign up to the Blug so that I can make comments directly? I click on register and it cycles and cycles and cycles and, frankly, I am not sure exactly what this Tumbkr thing is that I am (apparently) registering for. I promise not to be verbose and to be reasonable. While I certainly don't

[RBW] Blug question

Tumblr seems like a bizarre platform for the blug. It's not very comment/discussion-friendly, and it is, shall we say, youthful in its demographic appeal. By youthful, I mean its dominated by teenagers and college students reblogging about teen celebrity idols, instagram photos of fashionable

[RBW] BLUG: radio interview

This morning, awaiting my carpool partner, I was hit the BLUG page, and noticed the update about the radio interview via Boulder. My office has a no-internet-radio policy (afraid of bandwidth loss); but I followed the link from the BLUG on my phone, downloaded the app, and set a reminder on

[RBW] Blug + Ebay = cha-ching!

Grant's been posting pics of some neat parts on the Blug lately. I love anything shiny with the Phil logo on it, and those CHP pedals looked way cool, so of course I made the mistake of looking for them on Ebay. I missed the first set I bid on to someone willing to pay $128 + shipping, which

Re: [RBW] Blug Post from NYC

As a follow-up, here are photos of the dropouts on my Pashley Guvnor (a genuine hand-made English bicycle): http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176895@N03/sets/72157627879125874/ And a video tour of the Pashley factory in Stratford-Upon-Avon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RjTJmtW_b0 --Eric

Re: [RBW] Blug Post from NYC

Anybody want to help me decipher this? The odd thing here is that the dropout shown is just a flat piece of steel that’s stuck into the slot, and the neat thing is how it forms a nice raised point. Raised points on dropouts are hard to create and really rare (we’ve done them on some bikes from

[RBW] Blug, dinosaurs

Check out today's (Sep. 30) blug, scroll down to the dinosaurs part. I read it four times before I got the gist of it. It'll hurt your brain. Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this