Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-06-23 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
As a recent purchaser of an Islabikes Beinn 24, I got a promo email in my box this morning. The secret is out! Looks like they are ready to take the

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Jon Craig
HAHA, that should do the trick. Though apparently I'm in a different income bracket than the rest of the people here, as after spending $5,200, the $140 for a rack seems expensive... as I just spent $5,200! :D On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7:09:16 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Jon Craig
Well that was a disaster. :D Yeah, the VO constructeur front rack won't work on a Sam, at least not for someone with my level of skills (admittedly next to nil!) The shape of the tang just doesn't work. It's got that down-bend in it, that when placed through the brake caliper, causes the

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 06/23/2016 06:57 AM, Jon Craig wrote: I'll just use the rear rack for now, and perhaps wait until a Mark's rack doesn't seem expensive. Perhaps if you check on prices for a custom rack... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Jon Craig
Eh, it wasn't the best decision we've ever made. But, Sams are available in the quantities they're available in, and basically only once a year. Bicycling together is an important fun/bonding activity for my wife and myself, and our prior bikes were not proving to be the fun, carefree

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread René Sterental
I got sick yesterday, and am trying to recover. As of now, I'm not sure how it will evolve and in what condition I'll be on Saturday morning. What a bummer! René On Monday, June 20, 2016, James Warren wrote: > Err on the side of big tires and mountainbikishness. > >

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread David Banzer
I'm fairly certain QBP carries Nitto products if you have credit at your LBS. I'll mention again that Soma's aluminum front rack at around $30 or so would definitely do the trick. Check with your LBS about what other distributors they have. I know mine has accounts with several, some take

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Minh
i had to go downstairs and double-check my VO rack install, i bent mine to curve up and over the caliper and mounted it to the frontside of the fork (between the brake), but my bike was an old one so getting it under the fork crown would not have been possible. this is the hazard of racks,

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Jon Craig
Only a very few Nitto products are carried by QBP. One of the front racks is for canti bikes only, and the other, not sure if it would fit. Only Rivendell is allowed to sell the Mark's, since the Mark it's named for... is a Rivendell employee. :D On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 9:08:22 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread drew
If it's not necessary immediately, keep an eye on the list. Good stuff with generous prices pops up all the time. And if you can drop 5k on bikes at one time, you're better off than most people I know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Scott Henry
I just ordered one of the VO constructeur racks, I haven't installed it yet, just a dry fit.Mine is taking the place of a Mark's rack. Anyway, that tang on the VO rack is designed to fit a mount under the steering tube or to a Daruma (which was included in mine)I can't recall if the Sam

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Jon Craig
That's good - but again - I have a huge credit at a LBS so anything from QBP (inc. VO stuff) is "free" to me. That's the problem. But the V-O rack just would not work. Ah well. On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8:55:45 AM UTC-4, Minh wrote: > > > And as far as cost, i've seen Mark's racks trade

[RBW] FS: Many Things! BB's, Headset, & Brake Levers

2016-06-23 Thread Keith Muller
XTR 68x113mm BB is sold -- 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] Roadeo tubing

2016-06-23 Thread Daniel Jackson
Anybody know what tubing Riv specs on the Roadeo these days? Daniel Vermont's Northeast Kingdom -- 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] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

2016-06-23 Thread Scott Henry
Ha, here is a photo of my son riding our tandem solo. But from the back seat. If you can see instgram photos... https://www.instagram.com/p/2XFCNvINiK/?taken-by=skenry=en Scott On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 6:27 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > In fact, a month or so after I

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

2016-06-23 Thread Michael Morrissey
I love the VP Vice pedals so much that I bought 3 pairs of them. I'm pretty clumsy, but I've only scraped my shins once or twice. They did really scrape up my nice leather shoes once when I was riding to work. I decided to never again ride with those shoes. Has anyone tried the VP Aim

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Rene, Wishing you a speedy recovery Curtis On Thursday, June 23, 2016, René Sterental wrote: > I got sick yesterday, and am trying to recover. As of now, I'm not sure > how it will evolve and in what condition I'll be on Saturday morning. What > a bummer! > > René > > On

[RBW] Roadeo tubing

2016-06-23 Thread Abcyclehank
I think it is still steel. JK. Ryan West Michigan -- 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

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread René Sterental
Thanks! I'm totally bummed out. On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 7:45 AM, Curtis McKenzie wrote: > Rene, > Wishing you a speedy recovery > > Curtis > > > On Thursday, June 23, 2016, René Sterental wrote: > >> I got sick yesterday, and am trying to recover. As of

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

2016-06-23 Thread Jayme Frye
What does she have for a ride? Will you outfit her with a nice fat tire steed like your FATlantis or new Crust? Although I have yet to due an epic tour with my wife we have worked up to some sub 24 trips now that she has a bike she is comfortable with. It took several tries before she found the

Re: [RBW] Roadeo tubing

2016-06-23 Thread Tim Gavin
Are there any indications that it has changed? Grant said it's a mix of Reynolds 725 and True Temper OX Platinum, with .65/.45/.65 butting in the top tube and down tube. On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 9:16 AM, Abcyclehank wrote: > I think it is still steel. JK. > > Ryan > West

Re: [RBW] Roadeo tubing

2016-06-23 Thread Tim Gavin
http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=376 On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 9:20 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > Are there any indications that it has changed? Grant said it's a mix of > Reynolds 725 and True Temper OX Platinum, with .65/.45/.65 butting in the > top tube and down

Re: [RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-23 Thread Tim Gavin
Jon- Congrats on the Sams! You can get the Nitto M18 through QBP for $135. It would fit great on a Sam, just be mindful that the tang to the brake bolt isn't that strong (as discussed in another thread). A safety strap to the handlebar is recommended. On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 8:10 AM, Jon

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

2016-06-23 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hey Scott, With a set of Boscos, that tandem-as-solo will fit him just fine! Long chain stays when you need 'em (sit as pilot); short chain stays when you need to pop wheelies (sit as stoker). happy riding, shoji On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8:00:36 AM UTC-4, Skenry wrote: > > Ha, here is a

Re: [RBW] Roadeo tubing

2016-06-23 Thread Ryan Fleming
However, if True Temper is no longer supplying frame tubing after this year, that spec may change once everyone's inventory is exhausted.Knowing Grant, I am sure that he'll come up with a suitable substitute On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 9:20:31 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > >

[RBW] Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
Absolutely it should work fine. If your Sam has the batwing double eyelet fork tips, for sure. It wouldn't work on an old 700c Sam like mine because I only have eyelets on the underside of the fork tips. I've had my hands on that rack so let me know if you need any other advice. -- You

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bummer! Sorry you're not feeling well. Feel better soon. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 5:31 AM, René Sterental wrote: > I got sick yesterday,

[RBW] Re: Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Jeremy Tavan
I just ordered one of these for my Clem and will report back how that goes. It looks like it has a nice mounting point for the dynamo light and I like the overall look. /Jeremy On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8:47:49 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Absolutely it should work fine. If your Sam

[RBW] Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Zach Duval
Though made for canti attachment, is there any reason this would not be advisable for attachment to a Sam's mid-fork eyelets? https://sim.works/collections/others-simworks-by-nitto/products/potluck-rack?variant=16532777027# -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Tim Gavin
I bet you could attach it to the mid-fork eyelets by using some shorty struts. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rh1-20024.htm They're not chromed, though. Based on the design of the rack, it looks like it should be mounted to the eyelets on top of the fork ends, not the ones behind the axle. On

[RBW] Re: Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Philip Kim
it should work. Though, I think those might be made for 700 wheels, just judging by pictures on the internet. So it might sit a bit high. On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:44:10 AM UTC-4, Zach Duval wrote: > > Though made for canti attachment, is there any reason this would not be > advisable

[RBW] Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread JohnS
Anyone interested in joining me for the Covered Bridge Metric Century in Lancaster PA on 8/21? I had rode it about 7 years ago and it was a blast. Very well organized with course marshals at most intersections waving the riders on, almost non stop riding, plus you get to cross a bunch of

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

2016-06-23 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
What Reed said x1000we are rather fortunate to have someone in the industry that has his or her integrity fully intact. It's a rarity to say the least. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Rene, Wishing you a speedy recovery Curtis On Thursday, June 23, 2016, René Sterental > wrote: > I got sick yesterday, and am trying to recover. As of now, I'm not sure > how it will evolve and in what condition I'll be

Re: [RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

2016-06-23 Thread René Sterental
May need to look at customizing the pins... :-) On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM, René Sterental wrote: > I've been using the Vaults on all my bikes for the last couple of years. > They're wonderful and I have their marks on my legs. > > René > > On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 06/23/2016 11:13 AM, JohnS wrote: Anyone interested in joining me for the Covered Bridge Metric Century in Lancaster PA on 8/21? I had rode it about 7 years ago and it was a blast. Very well organized with course marshals at most intersections waving the riders on, almost non stop riding,

[RBW] Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Surlyprof
I've gotten over that (fork) hump using a nylon or aluminum spacer. Not ideal once you try adding fenders on top of that. Becomes quite the stack for one bolt. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

2016-06-23 Thread René Sterental
I've been using the Vaults on all my bikes for the last couple of years. They're wonderful and I have their marks on my legs. René On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 9:33 AM, John wrote: > Hi, > > I have silver VP Harriers on my AHH. I opened them up to grease them > before I put

Re: [RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

2016-06-23 Thread Ryan Ray
I prefer my VICE pedals now that I removed the sharp spikes. Protip: remove the sharp spikes BEFORE you use them. For my VP-001s I just screwed in the sharp pins (specially the interior ones) so they don't stick out so much. - Ryan On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 10:08 AM Ron Mc

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread Surlyprof
I was going to try to make it for the Saturday ride and hang out for dinner. Sounds like it is more of a potluck? If so, what can I bring? John -- 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: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread cyclotourist
If you feel up to it, just come up for dinner Saturday night! Around 6:00, just hang out, see the sights. On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 8:28 AM, René Sterental wrote: > Thanks! I'm totally bummed out. > > On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 7:45 AM, Curtis McKenzie wrote:

[RBW] Re: Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
Zach Duval wrote: > > Cool, Bill. Does there appear to be adequate clearance between the top > platform and pannier rail? It looks tight for roll-top panniers from the > photos. I only test fit my small Hub Area Rack Panniers and decided they would work OK. I didn't try mounting my rolltop

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

2016-06-23 Thread Michael Hechmer
Yep, all I would need would be the extra long version of the silver shifters On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:30:22 AM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Hey Scott, > With a set of Boscos, that tandem-as-solo will fit him just fine! Long > chain stays when you need 'em (sit as pilot); short chain

[RBW] Re: Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
Surlyprof wrote: > > I've gotten over that (fork) hump using a nylon or aluminum spacer. Not > ideal once you try adding fenders on top of that. Becomes quite the stack > for one bolt. > > John > The hump of the forkleg itself is not the issue I was referring to. A big-wheeled 700c bike has

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread Lungimsam
I'm hopefully going. -- 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] Re: Definitely Unracer

2016-06-23 Thread John
Very, very cool! Made my day! :) John On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 9:33:30 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > This from one of my students: > > https://67.media.tumblr.com/fbaa675db8155f4396db75369ec67676/tumblr_o91t03wOle1uke22ao1_400.gif > > John > -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: eCLEM

2016-06-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Yeah, it's kind of a lark in the unlikely event that someone wants to pay that. I'm trying to finance a new blue Appaloosa I hadn't planned on buying (which I'm on the way to RBW to pick up right now). I'm just going to let the ad lapse, though..I'm pretty fond of that eCLEM, and will be happy

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

2016-06-23 Thread Ron Mc
after striking a pedal and wrecking my ankle over winter on my low-clearance Raleigh, I went to narrow Blackspire El Gordos. They have 8 stubby spikes on each side, unlikely to mark your shin, and are good touring pedals for ice-skate feet. I just knocked 35 mi on it this morning. A bit

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

2016-06-23 Thread Julian
Mark, That's great -- my advice, as someone who toured for a long time before I met my wife (who was a non-cyclist when we married), and then progressing with her going from none to week-long to six-week + tours, as well as observing a number of couples who have stayed with us as Warm Showers

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Hi, On the road to Samuel P Taylor from Fairfax. Parked at Fairfax Cyclery. Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow. Curtis and Jeff On Thursday, June 23, 2016, Surlyprof wrote: > I was going to try to make it for the Saturday ride and hang out for > dinner. Sounds

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

2016-06-23 Thread El Sapo
Mark, I understand what you're saying about your hand placement. With me, I have the stock grips and in my "normal" riding position, my hands are in front of the grips. The brake clamp bolt is under my palms most of the time. That's right about the middle of the gripping area. Sliding my hands

[RBW] Re: Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Michael Hechmer
It should work. It will sit a tad hi and you will need a different pair of struts. It will make getting your hand or tool into the brake for adjustments a bit awkward. Michael On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:44:10 AM UTC-4, Zach Duval wrote: > > Though made for canti attachment, is there any

[RBW] A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread Belopsky
Ordered gloves, ferrules, a couple washers.. $9 for surepost. And estimate delivery? July 1st. Ridiculous, right? All of those items would fit into a flat rate envelope and be here in 3 days vis USPS. Grant, hope you and others are listening. Thoughts everyone? -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Lost Boys Ride Rivendells

2016-06-23 Thread Dave at Rivendell
You got it! Dipsea & Coastal Trail in Marin. Thanks for the nice notes, it was a fun day and Jay did a great job there. Hope you don't mean these lost boys . No vampires harmed in the making. -Dave On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:02:24 PM

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread Zed Martinez
I work for a company that does internet and mail-order. We don't use USPS for much of anything unless the customer signs off on it because even when you have a tracking and guarantee they're not worth much if the package gets lost or delayed, and delayed packages are much more the norm than not

[RBW] Re: Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Frank Brose
Can anybody show me or point me to a picture of one of these mounted on a 26" or 650b bicycle? Thanks, Frank -- 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

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread Brian Campbell
Gonna try and get there this year On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 4:02:26 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > I'm hopefully going. > -- 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: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread kielsun
Folks, I'd be super interested in this! I'm in Baltimore, so it's very doable. Would be tons of fun to ride with other Rivs. Bob -- 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

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread 'Jack' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm signed up, I think this will be the tenth consecutive year I've done it. It's a good ride, well organized with great scenery. I usually ride my Bleriot Keep me posted, it would be good to see a few other Riv bikes on this one! On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:13:39 AM UTC-4, JohnS wrote:

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread kielsun
OK, I'm signed up. (Slight meander: I'm also hoping to do the Seagull Century in October if anyone's interested.) -- 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] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread Belopsky
Good points thus far, but I still believe USPS is a good additional service for Riv to use. I've always had great experience. I just hope my gloves come sooner than estimated, as I leave for a trip July 1st..,a little too close for comfort but unfortunately no one else seems to have the crochet

Re: [RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread Lungimsam
Did RBW say that? -- 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] Bay to Bay century Chestertown MD this Sunday.

2016-06-23 Thread Lungimsam
Anyone going? Would love to chat bikes along the way. Im hoping to go on my Bleriot. -- 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] Appaloosa Build

2016-06-23 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a lovely bike, especially with those vintage XTR cranks. I was at RBW HQ today and saw a mustard double-tuber like yours..just gorgeous. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Custom queue

2016-06-23 Thread Eric
Saw the post on the blug about the $200 off the price of a custom and it's tempting! Anyone throwing down? -- 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] Re: Lost Boys Ride Rivendells

2016-06-23 Thread Deacon Patrick
I presumed the crawling out from the ground through the trunk of a tree was a Peter Pan reference? With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 3:49:52 PM UTC-6, Dave at Rivendell wrote: > > You got it! Dipsea & Coastal Trail in Marin. Thanks for the nice notes, > it was a fun day and

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread ian m
I too worked shipping/receiving for an e-commerce company for a number of years in addition to frequent purchasing of goods online (mostly records) like most of us in the past decade. UPS/FedEx and the like are necessary for our post-Amazon web buyer. Most online shoppers now MUST now when

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread Kevin Lindsey
I'm registered but riding with another group. I'll be on my Hunqapillar and will keep my eyes peeled for other Rivs. Kevin On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:13:39 AM UTC-4, JohnS wrote: > > Anyone interested in joining me for the Covered Bridge Metric Century in > Lancaster PA on 8/21? I had

[RBW] Re: Definitely Unracer

2016-06-23 Thread Jack Barnes
Would benefit from longer chainstays and Bosco bars though! On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 1:09:46 PM UTC-7, John wrote: > > Very, very cool! > > Made my day! :) > > John > > On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 9:33:30 PM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: >> >> This from one of my students: >> >>

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread Minh
While i agree with your basic premise, if i were running a company and shipped a lot, it would be more efficient just to send everything by one shipper (in this case UPS) instead of splitting between USPS and UPS and managing the differences between the two. By the estimate i assume you are

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread dstein
Did you contact Rivendell? They're very responsive and will listen to feedback. Won't do anything for your oder in transit but that's the best place to get your voice heard for customer feedback. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: eCLEM

2016-06-23 Thread Surlyprof
Joe, This isn't your eClem on CL is it? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/5644170918.html -- 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] Another new Appaloosa

2016-06-23 Thread Joe Bernard
The deed is done! As mentioned elsewhere, I saw a blue Joe with green-wrapped Noodles at the Bike Snob Book Talk ride last weekend, and went kind of bonkers over it. Which was weird because I thought I preferred mustard, I supposedly gave up dropbars, and a 51 with drops should be too big for

[RBW] Another new Appaloosa

2016-06-23 Thread Joe Bernard
https://m.flickr.com/photos/18972972@N08/27255088844/ -- 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] Another new Appaloosa

2016-06-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
I like the bike. I don't like the lighting in your photo. HALF APPROVE -- 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] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread David Hallerman
Of course, as the original poster noted, his package was being shipped via "Surepost" -- which literally does split the shipment between UPS (first) and USPS (second) and does not manage the differences between the two. (I know, Minh, you meant something else by "managing the differences.")

[RBW] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread Lungimsam
Bay to Bay century is this sunday in chestertown 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread Eric Karnes
Agreed. I won't ship anything via USPS anymore. A few months back, they managed to loose three out of four of my packages within the space of three weeks. The first two were from Amazon and they refunded my money. But the third was from a small mail order shop who wouldn't (and likely couldn't

[RBW] PSA: 60cm Quickbeam in Austin

2016-06-23 Thread Mike Packard
http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/5648673255.html -- 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] Re: Covered Bridge Metric Century, Lancaster PA 8/21

2016-06-23 Thread Lungimsam
Im hopefully at seagull too. Transfered my tegistration from last year. Maybe bring Sam or Bleriot. We could have a Rivendell critical mass and block up the route!!! Ha ha -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] FS - Minimotos, Albatross, Silver shifters, C17 Cambium, BG rack

2016-06-23 Thread RobbeR49
I've got a few things for sale, everything is pretty lightly used, probably no more than 500 miles on anything, if that. Paul Mini Motos, silver (unpolished), full bike's worth $135 Cambium C17 Natural - taken on two short test rides, just didn't work for me. Tiny chain grease smudge on it

Re: [RBW] Re: A bit offtopic discussion of RivBike's shipping times

2016-06-23 Thread drew
I've never had an issue with usps. I always thought this was a "we are a small business and it isn't financially viable to encourage small purchases that we then have to ship out." -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Neat made-by-Nitto Simworks front rack

2016-06-23 Thread Zach Duval
Cool, Bill. Does there appear to be adequate clearance between the top platform and pannier rail? It looks tight for roll-top panniers from the photos. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

2016-06-23 Thread John
Hi, I have silver VP Harriers on my AHH. I opened them up to grease them before I put them on, and they don't look like they would be super durable. Check their spindle for grease before you put them on your bike. They appear less durable that the VP Vice pedals, but have a larger platform.

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

2016-06-23 Thread cyclotourist
I can really say that's open to anyone. I think we'll have a lot of food. If you want to just come by and say hi, please do!!! On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 9:40 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > If you feel up to it, just come up for dinner Saturday night! Around > 6:00, just hang