[RBW] Re: Frame bags

2012-05-08 Thread Philip Williamson
Thanks for the good info, Ely! I feel a new hobby coming on... Philip On Monday, May 7, 2012 10:37:44 PM UTC-7, Ely Rodriguez wrote: The bag on the hunter was made by the woman in Santa Cruz who sews awesome hats, Randy Joe. Those bags used snaps to connect to the frame. They were made

[RBW] Re: Platrack Mid-fork Mount

2012-05-08 Thread Marty
I still see the Platrack on the Riv site, so it looks like they might have 'em for now. Also noticed that Ben's in Milwaukee carries them too. Same for the long struts. And thanks Brian, for the inspiration! And for all you other rack-hackers out there, there's a group for that on Flickr:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Moustache bar+Dirt drop stem

2012-05-08 Thread frank_a
C.J. I'm not sure if my first attempt to answer you went through or not, if so sorry... I've got the bars, stem and the hub. I'm at work now but if you're still looking we can follow up this afternoon. Thanks, - Frank On Monday, May 7, 2012 11:48:18 PM UTC-4, C.J. Filip wrote: Title says it

[RBW] Re: Grant's Book Tour Adventures!

2012-05-08 Thread Mike
On May 7, 10:05 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Looks like he's having a grand old time. Manny, I was thinking the same thing. It's really nice to see. I'm bummed about not making the book signing here in Portland this weekend. I'm actually getting ready to order the book

[RBW] Re: Platrack Mid-fork Mount

2012-05-08 Thread Mike
Yeah, I noticed that too. It seems like they weren't on for a while. But they are listed as discontinued. Also, the Platrack SlickerSack is no longer on the site. All this makes me think that the new rack Grant hinted at a few blug post ago will be similar. --mike On May 8, 3:56 am, Marty

[RBW] Re: Grant's Book Tour Adventures!

2012-05-08 Thread Zack
Manny - I truly agree with you about the book. I would go so far as to say it has made an immediate impact on the fun that i have while riding (and i have been a reader of riv readers and blugs for quite some time). The heavy rider big hill tip alone has been worth the price of admission for

[RBW] Re: Frame bags

2012-05-08 Thread Mike
On May 7, 10:37 pm, Ely Rodriguez elyk...@gmail.com wrote: The bag on the hunter was made by the woman in Santa Cruz who sews awesome hats, Randy Joe. Actually, she lives in Cottage Grove, OR. She also makes the saddle covers and hats for Rivendell. https://www.randijofab.com/about She makes

[RBW] Re: Orange 66cm Quickbeam for sale

2012-05-08 Thread Zack
solid - figured was a longshot, but you never know. meant to send it just to him, but glad i messed up and posted to the list, now i know. On Tuesday, May 8, 2012 10:26:19 AM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: Ah, no... I picked up Patrick's Orange 66cm QuickBeam, and have been riding it since last fall.

[RBW] Platrack Mid-fork Mount

2012-05-08 Thread René Sterental
That's beautiful. Silver is definitely a strong contender... With the red labels. Thanks! On Sunday, May 6, 2012, Marty wrote: Here you go Rene - the full set: *http://tinyurl.com/32z9k4l* * * I've had a number of Silver bikes over the years - still have three. They look good with

Re: [RBW] Platrack Mid-fork Mount

2012-05-08 Thread René Sterental
Brian, I always love the color of your AHH when I see a picture of it... Great job on the Platrack setup! René On Monday, May 7, 2012, Stonehog wrote: Mike - there is a way: http://wp.me/p1kJzU-35 Brian Hanson Seattle,WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: WTB: Moustache bar+Dirt drop stem

2012-05-08 Thread C.J. Filip
The WTB items sought have been bought. Thanks to those who offered up their goodies. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Re: Finally hit the sweet spot with my Sam

2012-05-08 Thread Minh
Scott, Thanks for posting about the marathon racers on sale, it took some digging on their site to find them but i did. i was thinking about supremes, but i'll give the racers a go at this price, if i don't like em on the sam i can find another bike for them! ps. great looking sam

[RBW] KMC chains noisy? Noise = wear?

2012-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I just replaced a cheap Sachs chain on one of my Riv fixies with an ever cheaper KMC chain that cost me, what, $4.95 at a LBS? It's a 3/32 chain. The ring and cogs are very little worn. The new chain makes a considerable racket. I've done heard that KMC chains are noisy: is this so? Does mo'

Re: [RBW] KMC chains noisy? Noise = wear?

2012-05-08 Thread Ryan Watson
I use KMC chains more often than not. The fancier ones labeled for 8 and 9 speed are quiet and long lasting. I have tried those cheapies and they are noisy and don't last as long. Ryan On May 8, 2012, at 17:05, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I just replaced a cheap Sachs chain

[RBW] A very apt term

2012-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Term as in terminology. Just read Grant's 5/7 Blug and he praises a utility bike (photos) for being intelligently designed without being over-Pashley-ized, meaning, I guess, not too twee in an anglophile-rod-brake-expensive-outdated-design-nostalgia-marketing sort of way. I think this needs to be

Re: [RBW] KMC chains noisy? Noise = wear?

2012-05-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks, Ryan -- I used this chain because it was in one of my boxes. I'll let it wear out and keep in mind the better KMCs. I don't mind if the cheapie wears quickly; just don't want it to do bad to my Ring and Cog. BTW: Bro-in-law says he'll help me install clutch kit when he visits in July;

Re: [RBW] KMC chains noisy? Noise = wear?

2012-05-08 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I too have had good experiences with high-end KMC chains, mostly 10-speed. David G, Madison WI On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Ryan Watson rswat...@me.com wrote: I use KMC chains more often than not. The fancier ones labeled for 8 and 9 speed are quiet and long lasting. I have tried those

Re: [RBW] Grant in PDX May 12: wno'll be there?

2012-05-08 Thread Robert F. Harrison
You're welcome Allan. I'd have been happy to meet you even if we weren't involved in a return from a hinter point. :-) I suspect you a nice guy even if you aren't being paid. :-) As for me...I spent the day in Walnut Creek and discovered that Grant was in town. I got to meet him in person (had

[RBW] Ordered a Hunq today....

2012-05-08 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I just happened to be in Walnut Creek today and... Okay, I actually had planned my vacation this year to include San Francisco and Walnut Creek. I arrived yesterday after spending the last 12 days or so biking the Oregon coast and spending time with family in Portland. I'd added a leg to SF when

Re: [RBW] A very apt term

2012-05-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2012-05-08 at 17:32 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Term as in terminology. Just read Grant's 5/7 Blug and he praises a utility bike (photos) for being intelligently designed without being over-Pashley-ized, meaning, I guess, not too twee in an

[RBW] Re: Ordered a Hunq today....

2012-05-08 Thread Mike
Robert, congrats on the new bike. Looking forward to seeing it built up. I'm curious, did you try the new Bosco Bar? I've really grown to like the looks of the Albatross bar on the Hunqa. There's a little Youtube clip of a 62 Hunqa with Albatross bars and the whole set-up looks great and very

Re: [RBW] A very apt term

2012-05-08 Thread Joe Bunik
Wait, so are drum brakes over-Pashley-ized now, too? I am so conflicted. On 5/8/12, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Tue, 2012-05-08 at 17:32 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Term as in terminology. Just read Grant's 5/7 Blug and he praises a utility bike (photos) for being intelligently

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Romulus 59cm ~ frame/fork/105 headset/wheels/bb

2012-05-08 Thread Eric
Bump...$800 + shipping. I have a LOAD of photos, email me if you'd like to see 'em. - Eric On May 4, 6:31 pm, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: fs: RivendellRomulus59cm. No dents. Includes frame/fork and 105 headset. Also included is a Shimano 105/Araya RC540 wheelset. The rear rim has a

[RBW] Re: Rationalizing a Reduction; Encourage Me

2012-05-08 Thread Chris Halasz
One more vote of encouragement on the Brompton (not as pretty as my Bleriot, but I use it a lot more), and one more vote of envy on the Gomez. Chris in Tucson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Ordered a Hunq today....

2012-05-08 Thread Allan in Portland
Hahaha. Congratulations Bob! For everyone else, I'm laughing because one of the topics on the ride back from points hinter, was that Bob was going to stop at Riv to look at a new Hunq, but *hopefully* not buy one because, hey, obviously one needs a new hole in their wallet like new hole in

[RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne

2012-05-08 Thread Mike On A Bike
Five weeks later,I stumbled upon the answer my question! I was reading the packaging the HPX 4 came in and notice that the HP setting is for pumping and the mysterious X setting is for mounting. When placed in X-mode, this pump fits PERFECTLY [underneath the topmost tube on pump peg] on my

[RBW] RE: FS 62 cm like new Hunqapillar

2012-05-08 Thread danmc
A friend at work might be interested. He visited Riv a few weeks back and the 62 Hunq is his size. Can you send a few pics? Thanks Dan San Rafael CA -- 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] Re: Grant's Book Tour Adventures!

2012-05-08 Thread Eric
Is he coming to Chicago!? On May 8, 9:00 am, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: Manny - I truly agree with you about the book.  I would go so far as to say it has made an immediate impact on the fun that i have while riding (and i have been a reader of riv readers and blugs for quite some time).  

[RBW] wtt: 58cm Rivendell Rambouillet ~ orange for blue

2012-05-08 Thread Eric
I have a minty 58cm orange Rivendell Rambouillet (frame/fork/headset) and I'm looking to find someone with a a 58cm Rambo in blue who'd like to trade. Let's talk! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send