Re: [RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Philip Williamson
I heard Lizzie Borden was acquitted. I love the Dorothy Sayers books! Thanks for that. I often think about the observation that in an advertising office, no work appears to get done at all, but suddenly the layouts and copy are ready for the printer. Also, now I can hassle my wife with, Sure,

Re: [RBW] Re: Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Bertin753
Thanks--that was a brand I found that looked likely and is cheap, but I knew nothing of the taste. Will order some. Patrick Moore iPhone On Nov 25, 2013, at 10:29 PM, Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, If it hasn't been mentioned already, Westbrae vegetarian unsweetened

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Philip Williamson
If eccentric bottom brackets are good enough for Jeff Jones and Sam at Singular, they'll probably work for me. And Niner. They might all use Phil EBBs; not sure. Making all your adjustments at the crank end of things seems to remove a bunch of variables (while introducing seat tube angle and

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-26 Thread Bobish
The general premise of that post (as I read it) is to test Campagnolo's recommendations. True, the main concern is grease application on the spindle, but bolt threads are discussed. So yeah, I'm aware of this. • Perry On Nov 25, 2013, at 5:59 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] WTB. Bosco Bar (non-Bull Moosed)

2013-11-26 Thread Edwin W
I have a side project (Yuba Mundo cargo bike for kid and cargo hauling) that I would be interested to try a Bosco on, if someone has a used one that they didn't like because it was too wide, too much of a rise, too much sweep back or too slippy. You can email me off list at dween daddy [at}

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread Ron Mc
I'll see your burrito http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/bt2.jpg and raise you a smoked venison breakfast taco - ok, it's really a burrito On Monday, November 25, 2013 10:30:45 PM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote: For an quick overnighter. I bring me a burrito On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One dropout question

2013-11-26 Thread Eric Daume
Actually, changing the rear cog will give you more of an impact to your gear change--it's a smaller number, so any given change is a bigger percentage change. Eric WI dual FW AND two rings on my bike Daume Dublin, OH On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 1:46 AM, Philip Williamson

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-26 Thread Ron Mc
this is really easy. If you're putting together anything on your bike, you want to be easy to take apart, lube the threads - beeswax is great. If you have aluminum or zinc threads involved on either side, use lube to prevent galling and/or dissimilar metal corrosion. Especially in the case

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Matthew J
Discussed EBBs with Mike DeSalvo (of DeSalvo Bikes). He likes and uses them but warns the owner has to be vigilant about keeping them clean otherwise grime build up will shorten their useful lifespan. Not an issue for an MTB racer who constantly maintains (or if real good has a crew that

[RBW] Re: Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Hugh, I took Addison's insight as a reflection on the spectrum scale (like a political scale, for example) rather than an assessment of market share by each point on that scale. If that's true, then you're both right, just slicing the orange differently. With abandon, Patrick On Monday,

[RBW] Re: WTB. Bosco Bar (non-Bull Moosed)

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
There is full selection here (and free shipping if bought betwixt now and Monday): http://www.rivbike.com/Handlebars-Stems-Tape-s/12.htm With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 5:25:12 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: I have a side project (Yuba Mundo cargo bike for kid and cargo hauling)

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
I'll see your burrito and breakfast poser taco burrito and raise to: nothing. Just don't eat. No food, no stove. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 5:46:41 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: I'll see your burrito

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-26 Thread Ron Mc
another possible outcome of overloading the crank bolts because of lubricating them is breaking the crank itself at the corners of the square taper. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:25:27 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: this is really easy. If you're putting together anything on your bike, you

Re: [RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread Jim Bronson
Your'e haiku is missing a line On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 10:30 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: For an quick overnighter. I bring me a burrito On Friday, August 23, 2013 4:47:01 PM UTC-7, richd...@gmail.com wrote: With all the camping talk I wanted to share that I'm

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread Ron Mc
more traveling light food - Alsatian dried sausage - a staple in the TX hill country http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/dziuksf.jpg http://store.dziuks.com/vepodrsa.html On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:56:06 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'll see your burrito and

[RBW] Re: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Scott G.
How about Campagnolo Cambio Corsa drop outs for the SimpleBeam ? A Silver Cambio Corsa mech would be be fun. The Paris--Roubaix mech is probably too complex to reproduce. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-26 Thread Bobish
Makes sense and I can't say I know anything about it other than repeating old practices, so I won't/can't argue. Maybe I'll try some beeswax on the threads next time. As for the equation, it means nothing me to me. May as well say cats wearing pants. So I'll take your word for it. ;) • Perry

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical issues

2013-11-26 Thread Ron Mc
Perry, the purpose of the equation was to get to the quote at the end: Any error in the value of the friction coefficient will have a large variation on the bolt tensile load. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 8:17:02 AM UTC-6, Perry wrote: Makes sense and I can't say I know anything about it

[RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread Leslie
Not sure, but I suspect it's a function of using email to reply to a thread in a way that submits it as a new thread, instead of addition to the existing thread... (Replying to the email version of the list, not via the board...) -L On Monday, November 25, 2013 9:11:47 PM UTC-5, Michael

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Peter Morgano
I thought this was supposed to be simple.. On Nov 26, 2013 9:13 AM, Scott G. sco...@primax.com wrote: How about Campagnolo Cambio Corsa drop outs for the SimpleBeam ? A Silver Cambio Corsa mech would be be fun. The Paris--Roubaix mech is probably too complex to reproduce. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Simple is the most complex idea of all. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7:50:34 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: I thought this was supposed to be simple.. On Nov 26, 2013 9:13 AM, Scott G. sco...@primax.com javascript: wrote: How about Campagnolo Cambio Corsa drop

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Eric Norris
Now THAT is something I would buy. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Nov 26, 2013, at 6:13 AM, Scott G. sco...@primax.com wrote: How about Campagnolo Cambio Corsa drop outs for the SimpleBeam ? A Silver Cambio Corsa mech would be be fun. The

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Tony Lockhart
So, what's the latest? Has anyone contacted you with interest? I'd be willing to purchase if the color is awesomelike a sage green or fire engine red with cream accents everywhere! I'm assuming the geometry will be the same given that Grant said there'd be slight differences. I'm not too

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Tony Lockhart
So, what's the latest? Has anyone contacted you with interest? I'd be willing to purchase if the color is awesomelike a sage green or fire engine red with cream accents everywhere! I'm assuming the geometry will be the same given that Grant said there'd be slight differences. I'm not too

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Montclair BobbyB
My brother's vintage Harley has a hinged rear fender for wheel removal... now there's a DIY bicycle mod just waiting to happen I'm loving this thread... giving me diabolical thoughts of planting more ideas ... Like a fat-tired mountain-mixte... OK, who's in? *Seriously, I hope to see

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Some have used a long, spring-encircled bolt to hold a rear fender in symmetrical place, the spring allowing one to push the fender away from the tire for easier wheel removal. I've also seen pictures of rear fenders with a quick-take-apart fastening mid-arch -- though IIRC this was for folders.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Jim Bronson
I'm not really interested in a single speed but it is heartening to see Grant really engaged with the community and to lay out from a business perspective what is necessary to build xyz frame as a production frame. -JimB On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Cyclofiend Jim

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIZhSNdO_Zo Even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6UYOlN4FTU Who needs DSI or whatever it's called? On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 8:16 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Now THAT is something I would buy. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Peter Morgano
So if enough people wanted an Atlantis with clearance for 65s we could make that happen too?? On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIZhSNdO_Zo Even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6UYOlN4FTU Who needs DSI or

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One dropout question

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
You've almost got me convinced -- but not quite. Pure aesthetic perversity makes me see a second chainring as clutter. Longer dropouts, or even the current dropout moved 1/4 forward -- should be easy for a builder to do, no? -- will give me a 3 cog tolerance. Of course, builder will also have to

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One dropout question

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
I think that Philip means that, if you change the ring inversely in size as you change the cog, that will give you considerably more ratio variation than merely changing the cog. But your assertion is correct. On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 8:45 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: You've

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Speaking about Re: threads, here's another: why doesn't the list reply mechanism allow a choice between reply and reply all, as on the Boblist and CR list? As it is, when you want to reply only to the sender, you have to find the sender's address, click reply, erase the list address, and paste in

[RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Ryan
I liked that maroon colour with the cream accents that the SO prototype was painted...and if I had $1200 lying aroundoops...don't go there On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 9:28:46 AM UTC-6, Tony Lockhart wrote: So, what's the latest? Has anyone contacted you with interest? I'd be willing

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
I live in the land of salsa, the land of HATCH -- salsas with, and even more without, tomatoes, salsas red, green, chipotle, jalapena, corn, hot, medium, mild, big industry, boutique, local -- good restaurants here make their own, along with their own chips (not nachos fer gawd's sake!); even

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
My submission for a Manny Acosta haiku: Quick overnighter Just me, bike, stars, camera And a burrito On Monday, November 25, 2013 8:30:45 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: For an quick overnighter. I bring me a burrito On Friday, August 23, 2013 4:47:01 PM UTC-7, richd...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Tinker I like EBBs significantly more than I like sliding vertical dropouts. It's good enough for generations of tandems, as well, so who am I to judge?. If I were to set up a disky single speed, I'd be perfectly fine with an EBB. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 1:28:38 AM UTC-8, Philip

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread EGNolan
Sorry for the delay, I had no idea how starved for good ketchup the world is. Here's what I got from my lovely wife, though we do apparently use some sweetening... Makes ~2.5 cups 4 whole cloves 1 bay leaf 1 stick cinnamon 1/4 tsp. celery seeds 1/4 tsp. chile flakes 1/4 tsp. whole

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Right I think of it as a simple number line coordinate system when 0 is the mass and lets say All rounders are +9 and Track bikes (for lack of better niche) are -9. But since time and space bend it depends on your present location how that spectrum is perceived. We can slice it any way we want.

[RBW] FS 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam

2013-11-26 Thread Andy Speier
I am selling my 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam. It's a great bike but I need to make space in my shop. The bicycle has low miles and the frame is in great condition. It is a complete bicycle. Campagnolo Record 36 hole high flange hubs (rear track hub) Campagnolo or Sugino cup and cone BB (I don't

[RBW] FS: Quickbeam 64 cm Silver

2013-11-26 Thread Keeg4n
Whoops... Asking $1050 shipped cont. US -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-26 Thread Bob E
Thanks very much for the info, Paul – it’s good to hear that the trail is no longer disjointed; I’ll have to give it a go! For anyone who might be interested in other trail rides along the Delaware River, a little further south of the Delaware Water Gap is a rail trail that runs

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Eric! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 9:44:25 AM UTC-7, EGNolan wrote: Sorry for the delay, I had no idea how starved for good ketchup the world is. Here's what I got from my lovely wife, though we do apparently use some sweetening... Makes ~2.5 cups 4

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Not to mention the Gallifrey conundrum. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 9:49:13 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Right I think of it as a simple number line coordinate system when 0 is the mass and lets say All rounders are +9 and Track bikes (for lack of better niche) are

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Anne Paulson
About a third of a cup of sugar in about two and a half cups of ketchup. Hardly any sugar. On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 8:44 AM, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry for the delay, I had no idea how starved for good ketchup the world is. Here's what I got from my lovely wife, though we do

[RBW] SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I guess this is a type of Entmoot - we're discussing features on a bike that might not be built, but one which is the evolution of the Quickbeam and SimpleOne. The impetus for this thread has branched from Grant Petersen's comments in this thread -

Re: [RBW] Re: Why no more Quickbeam/ SimpleOne?

2013-11-26 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
In the interest of clarity, I'm going to start a separate thread for ideas/thoughts/features folks might be interested in for a QuickSimpleBeamOne. There have already been a few comments about desired features in the Announcement thread - Rivendell 'SimpleBeam' - New Model - Call for the

[RBW] When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Minh
Apologies for the overly philosophical topic today, it's cold and rainy in Washington DC. I've started the yearly bike maint. projects i've put off for the year, and as is the norm for me i always take stock to decide if my bike corner has gotten a little out of hand (finding the overlapping

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Antifreeze is sweet (they say). How would you feel about hardly any antifreeze in your ketchup? Or crack. Sugar is both a poison and highly addictive. Studies show Oreos are more addictive than cocaine. Extreme examples? Perhaps. But you might be amazed how eliminating all added sweetener from

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
I would be amazingly interested in a rough and tumble fattier (3) bike with low gearing (at least as low as my current gearing can go, so smallest chainring to 32 (but ideally 36, then swap rear cog and shift front for my fast riding option) for snow and trail, mountain riding. If this

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/26/2013 12:34 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Antifreeze is sweet (they say). How would you feel about hardly any antifreeze in your ketchup? Or crack. Sugar is both a poison and highly addictive. Studies show Oreos are more addictive than cocaine. Extreme examples? Perhaps. But you might be

[RBW] Re: Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Allan in Portland
Not an expert, but this sounds like a Kickstarter. Just sayin', fwiw. Cheers. -Allan -- 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] Re: When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic question! And not just because I am inside today recovering from an attempted pre-dawn run in which I met a laundry wall of scent and had to turn around. 5:30 is a high time for folks running dryers. While I can't answer using bikes, our approach to stuff is after we have used it and

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread EGNolan
You nailed it Bill. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 11:16:01 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: My submission for a Manny Acosta haiku: Quick overnighter Just me, bike, stars, camera And a burrito -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
No doubt! Water should be highly regulated (and the way things are going, it's only a matter of time...) Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:43:21 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 11/26/2013 12:34 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Antifreeze is sweet (they

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Tony Lockhart
The Riv folks have really nailed it with the QB/SO and I can't really think of other ways to improve it. It's a great bike with a solid geometry and it looks beautiful. I'm including a list of preferences (colors, brakes, name, brakes, rackability, hubs) that could very well guarantee that I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Actually, that specific mechanism does exist. You do need to be viewing via the web interface. To the right of the Reply arrow (itself to the right of every post) is a small, downward pointing triangle. Clicking on this will bring down a menu of More Message Actions. Among the choices is

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon, I love it when you quote Dr. Who. Was that not a great 50th show! Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Not to mention the Gallifrey conundrum. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 9:49:13 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
That was a LOT of police boxes. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 11:20:03 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Deacon, I love it when you quote Dr. Who. Was that not a great 50th show! Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript:

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Mike Schiller
I agree but realize that this is really way out there relative to the subject but blue sky/green field Yes a Riv fitting 3 tires for camping/exploring/fun would be a fursure deal for me too. There are two new tires coming out in this size in 700c so their is a growing market for

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-26 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yes there were a few:-) I really liked David Tenent as the Dr. And it was awesome to see John Hurt as the young Dr. Nice to know your a Whovian. Best, ~Hugh On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: That was a LOT of police boxes. With abandon, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: Birthday Ride Report

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ever since I gave up my desire for the show to be bigger on the inside than it is on the outside I've enjoyed it a lot more. Sardonic grin. Must be what I get for being a theologian spoiled by Tolkien. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 11:29:35 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread jeffrey kane
Heck, this is easy for me: I'm short, just shy of 5'8 and while I can't remember my PBH I do know that I fit beautifully on Riv 650b 54cm 55cm frames. The S/O simply wasn't sized small enough for me and therefor, I don't own one. I'd ask that GP stick to the simple tried-and-true geometry of

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread oldmangabe
I am not sure if I would be able to commit to a frame, but I do have some general ideas and opinions. I would basically keep the SO/QB the same in terms of general geo and specs. At it's core it is a very good design and concept that is actually pretty hard to find in the bike world.

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread cyclotourist
Works for me as-is. Prefer it actually. On 11/26/13, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 11/26/2013 01:16 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Actually, that specific mechanism does exist. You do need to be viewing via the web interface. To the right of the Reply arrow (itself to the right of

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, all. It seems Chrome doesn't support that option in the drop down menu. Oh well. On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Actually, that specific mechanism does exist. You do need to be viewing via the web interface. To the right of the Reply

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread cyclotourist
Well this is a fun Thanksgiving week activity!!! As a QB owner (twice!) I say the bike is perfect as is! Really, just a great riding/handling/usable bike. Now, that said, maybe a touch more tire/mudguard clearance as larger tires are more readily available now then when the QB originally came

[RBW] FS sort of cheap: Tubus Logo rack, Banjo Brothers Market Panniers -- but there is a catch for each

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Logo rack, black, fits my Fargo with 29.25 diameter wheels with *just* enough room to squeeze a 60 mm fender thereunder, used but not very much and only for in-town grocery runs, $75 SHIPPED CONUS. BUT: it is missing one seatstay strut -- managed to lose it. Wayne at TheTouringStoredotcom will

Re: [RBW] When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
My rule: if you don't use it, remove it. Applies to bikes and parts and accessories. My problem: being too quick to think I don't use it. I generally sell such things at a loss. On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 10:31 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: One thing i'm stuck on is when it's time to

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
David I think you nailed it. A Rock-n-Road version of the Quickbeam would be perfecto. Also, just tell Gabe that it's a fender mount plate, and he'll never know. A kickstand plate is probably the cheapest and easiest way to get a fender attach point down there. The only practical

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/26/2013 02:06 PM, cyclotourist wrote: Works for me as-is. Prefer it actually. Not me. I'll also bet not for a lot of other people -- otherwise why would this even come up for discussion? And what would it hurt to change to User Decides? On 11/26/13, Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Re: When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Michael
1. Are there any bikes you don't feel safe on anymore and know you won't ride them anymore because of that? For instance: I am selling my Giant race bike because I don't feel safe on anything less than 32mm wide tires anymore. The bike is just too unstable on bad roads for my ability/comfort

[RBW] Re: When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Michael
PS - if you have any doubts, I would be glad to hang onto your RBW bikes for you just in case you change your mind one day. -- 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] Re: FS sort of cheap: Tubus Logo rack, Banjo Brothers Market Panniers -- but there is a catch for each

2013-11-26 Thread Kieran J
Added value, or a cursory deterrant? KJ On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:20:39 PM UTC-5, bertin753 wrote: Long story, telling you is $5 extra. -- 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] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread cyclotourist
With 2,499 people subscribed, doesn't seem to be a huge outcry of unhappiness with the status quo. I don't like the way other lists reply to multiple people, so thought I would offer my opinion of preferring the reply to function as is. Over and out. On 11/26/13, Steve Palincsar

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
I like things the way they are, but I have my own interface to this list limited to zero emails. A high traffic board like this would generate more emails than I'd like to deal with. I use Google Chrome and the drop down menu on the right works fine. The annoyance that I do experience with

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One dropout question

2013-11-26 Thread Philip Williamson
Yes to both of you; I did mean change cog and ring together for a bigger gear change overall. And yes, embiggening the cog by one tooth will make about twice the gearing change as embiggening the ring by one tooth. Sorry if I wasn't clear. Philip www.biketinker.com On Tuesday, November 26,

Re: [RBW] Rivendell SimpleBeam - New Model - Call for the Seriously Interested

2013-11-26 Thread Alex Zeibot
Hello Steve, The reason is to eliminate the toe overlap without possibility of compromising the geometry especially with HT angle. FWIW - QuickBeam has 72.5 HT angle, in all sizes. I have a 54 QB and experienced toe overlaps too often that it is becoming too annoying. On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Ah, and if you could only name it Gimli... I was thinking something like a Surly Pugsley (or more specifically, the 29er Krampus, with its 3 inch tires), but thought that might be too audacious an idea. IF Grant would ever consider such a beast, I hope he would also strongly consider giving

[RBW] FS: White Industries - Velocity Dyad wheelset

2013-11-26 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Digging around in my parts stash, I discovered some White Industries hubs, a MI5 rear (135 spacing) and a T11 front. Both are 32h, polished silver, and lovely. Business is slow this week, so I'll probably lace them up to a pair of 32h silver Dyads with Wheelsmith 14/15g butted spokes. This

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Philip Williamson
I approve this list. Also not committing to a frame. Pro: Fixed/fixed rear hub. Slightly more tire clearance - 45s with fenders, Rock n Roads without. Not monstrous clearance - Riv should build another kind of bike around 65mm tires... Equidistant threaded bridges/fork underside yes. If you

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Precisely! Perhaps we have two lists of committed to bikes? Gimli, I like it. G.O. , Gimli's initials (presuming he can trace his lineage back to the Oakenshields), for copyright reasons? Though I was thinking more along the lines of Surly's new ECR. Not outlandishly oversized tires, but enough

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread cyclotourist
LOVE the G.O. initial name. No copyright infringement, but a knowing wink to those with the insider knowledge. On 11/26/13, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Precisely! Perhaps we have two lists of committed to bikes? Gimli, I like it. G.O. , Gimli's initials (presuming he can trace his

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
I love the passion and optimism! That said, I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that this direct decendant of a roadish singlespeed won't end up being a geared and disk-brake equipped monstercross. LOL. But who knows? Certainly not me. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 1:23:26 PM

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Agreed. Hence the possibility of two lists. One a single speed, one the G.O.. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:43:04 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: I love the passion and optimism! That said, I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that this direct decendant of a

Re: [RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/26/2013 04:46 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: are good 5-6 speeds still available? These http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/09/21/grand-bois-5-speed-cassette-hubs/ might do; also, Sunrace has 5 speed freewheels Shimano has 6 speed freewheels http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/freewheels.html#5

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
The G.O. would need all new lugs and dropouts, right?. Even if your list of 30 were willing to pay $3500 each for a custom, you still wouldn't have enough to get that done, I wouldn't think. Dropouts: obviously for disks Fork crown: wider for clearance and probably bigger holes for

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
Well, $100,000 aggregate for 30 copies of the same bike? Maybe that would be enough to get it done. It would just take a really really long time. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:02:44 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: The G.O. would need all new lugs and dropouts, right?. Even if your list

[RBW] Re: Light camping stove options

2013-11-26 Thread frenchosa
I have been using my snow peak gigapower for more than 15 years. One of the best purchases I have ever made. On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:47:01 AM UTC+9, richd...@gmail.com wrote: With all the camping talk I wanted to share that I'm impressed with the Vargo hexagon wood stove. Mine is

Re: [RBW] Re: Why the Re: posts?

2013-11-26 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Hey there Patrick - Chrome Version 31.0.1650.57 supports that option in Mac OSX 10.7.5 Just confirming it via that browser/OS as we speak. - Jim multi-browser On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 11:13:06 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: Thanks, all. It seems Chrome doesn't support that option in

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Blue sky, Bill. Blue sky. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 3:02:44 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: The G.O. would need all new lugs and dropouts, right?. Even if your list of 30 were willing to pay $3500 each for a custom, you still wouldn't have enough to get that done,

[RBW] Re: When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Ryan
Hi Michael, I'm with you there. In 1987 I bought a full Campy Rossin. I did ride it a few times but I very much doubt I put more than 1000 miles on it. I tweaked this, that and the other, but I really didn't enjoy the bike too much...it was just too skittish and the biggest tires I could cram

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread dougP
Think about where those snow bikes come from: Minnesota, Alaska, i.e., places with snow; lots of snow. Putting myself in Grant's sandals, let's see: I've got this really nice SS already designed, lug molds worked out, vendors in place, etc., etc. OR I could start designing a disc braked fat

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
From what I understand, 3 tires aren't near the snow bike 4-5 tires on the Moonlander are. They are more of a roll over anything (like the Colorado Trail) kind of tire, or sand (Kokopeli Trail), and if it happens to snow a few inches, not a big deal, but not near the float on snow of a bigger

[RBW] When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Perry
In your situation (I've found myself there), it's hard to get rid of bikes. Not much motivation. I usually need a flash of motivation to overcome me--not because I'm so attached to the bike, but because I hate the whole process of selling. I'm not in any way wealthy and could use every $$

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread joe kelly
hi i have been running my orange quickbeam as a 10 speed for a couple of years now. 120mm 5sp freewhweel in the back, 2 rings up front. 2 deraillers. both clamp on. its just fine as it is, ive never had a problem with the derailler. i kinda like the idea of a $10 derailler on a very expenesive

[RBW] When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Perry
Please excuse all typos and such in previous post. Not up to my standards but it's been a rough day. • Perry -- 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] Re: When to say goodbye to a bike

2013-11-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
I just figured it was time to say goodbye to your keyboard. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 26, 2013 4:14:48 PM UTC-7, Perry wrote: Please excuse all typos and such in previous post. Not up to my standards but it's been a rough day. • Perry -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/Simple One dropout question

2013-11-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Segwaying (tm) along this thread, rather than starting a new one, I just came back from a relatively major grocery and mail run, using the '03 Converted Curt Fixed. 17/19 Dingle with 48 t ring and almost-25 tires (559X1.35 Kojaks). The cruising 48/17 gives me about a 70 gear (taking into account

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread sameness
No more than 2 degree upslope. Biggish head tube extension to save on headset spacer stack. Simple lugs. A stunning lack of braze-ons (I like P-clamps). Single bottle mount, seat tube only. A really nice bend to the fork blades. 700C. Only slightly more tire clearance. Track ends. Cantis.

[RBW] Re: SimpleQuickOneBeam Project - Blue Sky Features - What would you like to see?

2013-11-26 Thread sameness
Oh yeah, and no provision for a derailleur. There are seven trillion mid-life Reynolds frames with horizontal drop outs positively gagging for a SS conversion. There are few fine examples of purpose-built lugged SS frames that aren't track or cross bikes. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia

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