[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Joe Bernard
Anybody who thinks a complete AHH is selling for 950 needs to have their head examined. -- 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: An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Ryan Thompson
Tony, Great write-up and sorry to hear about your tubeless trouble. The only bike I have currently running tubeless is my mountain bike. It's equipped with a set of Easton wheels with a UST bead profile paired with WTB tires that are UST compatible. However, it still makes me nervous as I

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Ryan Fleming
Not to be pedantic, herebut I take it you mean flat resistance since suppleness and resilience are more or less the same thing in this context Anyway, price on the frame with or without the Pauls will make somebody happy, I suspect On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:54:36 AM UTC-5, adam

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Scott McLain
I think this is on topic enough... Someone let me know if I need to start a new thread. Is it best to sell an AHH or Atlantis as a complete bike or as a frameset? I am considering a similar transaction. Scott On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 12:49:07 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Anybody

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Jeffrey B
http://lascruces.craigslist.org/bik/5691257878.html Here is a complete for $975 - not mine and no affiliation. Jeff Arlington, VA -- 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] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread Ryan Fleming
Good on ya Leah Yes, you are doing a great thing with this, but you should not be the packhorse for all the other kids and I think their parents definitely should pony up if their kids' bikes are inadequate for the task at hand. It's too bad there are no lockers and the kids do have to

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Inspiring, Leah. Kinks will work themselves out after a few runs, and I hope others will join your lead. Tailwinds, shoji On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 2:53:09 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > > Over the weekend I made a sketchy plan and carried it out. I ordered the > Nitto Big Rear Rack from

[RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread dougP
Hope the afternoon run goes well, but you still have that bike with the flat tire waiting for you. I think each family needs to be responsible for their student's load carrying as well as bike condition. Just digging their old bike out of the cobwebs & pumping up the tires isn't enough. If

[RBW] FS: Black, Aussie Wool 1/4 Zip Long Sleeve Shirt

2016-08-29 Thread Surlyprof
So, I went to the Riv garage sale, had a great time and scored some great deals. One was a black, Aussie Wool long sleeve 1/4 Zip shirt. It is really nice but a tad snug for my preference. As I later read on Riv's site, *"FIT: On the snug side. They stretch a lot, but if you wear a large

[RBW] Thar's gold in them thar hills!

2016-08-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
Today's ride was delightful! Nobody honked at me (as they did Saturday, ending the ride then and there. Thankfully nearly all downhill home). One eager and wee aspen about 3' tall has gone full gold already. Avant guard! My choice part way round Rampart a I watched three thunderheads build up

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Saddlebag Grip; M324 pedals; Phil BB; Reverse Levers; Silver Standard Reach Brakes

2016-08-29 Thread Patrick Moore
All gone except for the Brahma bar ans 135 mm T Bone* stem, which is free for: 1. Postage 2. Patience, while you wait until I get around to dis-installing it, packing it, and shipping it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread Surlyprof
You could always go the Butchers and Bicycles route. Coolest cargo ride ever! So fun to ride. http://www.butchersandbicycles.com/ They even have electric drivetrain options. John On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 12:52:58 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Children's habit of carrying all

[RBW] Aussie Wool 1/4 Zip size Large

2016-08-29 Thread Surlyprof
So, I went to the Riv garage sale, had a great time and scored some great deals. One was a black, Aussie Wool long sleeve 1/4 Zip shirt. It is really nice but a tad snug for my preference. As I later read on Riv's site, *"FIT: On the snug side. They stretch a lot, but if you wear a large

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Scott asked if it is best to sell a used A Homer Hilsen or a used Atlantis as a complete or as a frameset. As with most things, it depends. What do you mean by "best"? Do you mean "fewest headaches"? Do you mean "least possible effort"? Do you mean "fewest days on the market"? Do you

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Joe Bernard
Well ok then. Although a complete AHH with Paul centerpulls for 975 tells me I better make sure it's legit before handing cash over... -- 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] Things that fit, commuter edition

2016-08-29 Thread 'Rick' via RBW Owners Bunch
It's a large. Rick. On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 3:02:02 PM UTC-4, Tim Butterfield wrote: > Rick, > Thanks for posting. That's interesting, especially as I'm getting a large > sackville for my AHH. I'm guessing that first picture is the Pack-It > Garment Folder. Is that a medium or

[RBW] Re: FS: Gevenalle GX2 shifters - shimano dyna-sys compatible, 10speed

2016-08-29 Thread Bob Lovejoy
E-mail incoming... Bob L. Denver On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 10:40:18 AM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > Front is friction, rear can be indexed 10 speed or friction. Not a single > scratch. > > more info here: http://gevenalle.com/product/gx/ > > MSRP is $219. > > $160 shipped. > -- You

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Scott McLain
Thanks Bill! That was exactly my question. It seems like it would be much easier to ship a frame also. By best, I meant best $ return, least waste $ and risk on shipping, fewest headaches. I agree with your summary to sell as a frameset. Scott On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:28:57 PM

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread dougP
Seems like this guy has really limited himself by spec'ing "local only" in Las Cruces, NM. Maybe a factor in the price. The large size further limits his market. dougP On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 12:38:46 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well ok then. Although a complete AHH with Paul

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Maybe, but the marketing GENIUS of his listing title: "A Big Bike" Bow down! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:00:29 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > Seems like this guy has really limited himself by spec'ing "local only" in > Las Cruces, NM. Maybe a factor in the

[RBW] Re: Thar's gold in them thar hills!

2016-08-29 Thread Ryan Fleming
and goes very nicely with the golden aspen leaves for sure. I do love autumn BTW Patrick...on traffic noise; I feel your painI find highway traffic extremely stressful as I get older especially when it's whizzing by and there's no paved shoulder and you're not sure how firm the gravel

[RBW] What pressures do you run your Ruffy Tuffy 28's at?

2016-08-29 Thread Lungimsam
Also, how does the ride compare to other 28's you have ridden? Just wundrin'. Thanks for the info. -- 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: Thar's gold in them thar hills!

2016-08-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
If it helps, Leah, it's 100% humidity and 48˚F and raining wonderfully right now. Perhaps just the thought of cool and wet will help? Grin. Yes, Bill, and orange is the fastest color, made even faster by being in combo with silver/pewter. Grin. I can't even imagine riding a road like that,

[RBW] WTT: my 64cm Quickbeam for your 62cm Quickbeam

2016-08-29 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, just wondering if anyone has a 62QB that feels a little small and might be interested in giving a 64QB a shot. Mine is orange if that matters. Just PM if theres any interest. Thanks! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] More Rosco v2's available

2016-08-29 Thread Jeff Lesperance
I was hemmin' and hawin' over buying into the Rosco v2 pre-order a couple of weeks ago and in a moment of clarity plunked down the cash - I think I may have gotten the last of the original intended nine framesets. I was poking around today and found that Riv found five more forks so theres an

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam 58cm for sale

2016-08-29 Thread Metin Uz
Still available. Get it before I change my mind :-) --Metin On Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10:58:37 AM UTC-7, Metin Uz wrote: > > I listed my Quickbeam in SF Bay Area Craigslist: > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/5746004218.html > > I would like to sell it locally, but will consider

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread Leah Peterson
I only have three kids on the ride home. Flat Tire and her sister are tossing their bikes in the back of Dad’s pick up. Sweet relief! I so agree with you on the parents needing to take some responsibility. I’m going to talk to Raleigh Girl’s mom first because her family will probably not bat an

[RBW] Re: Thar's gold in them thar hills!

2016-08-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
Orange-panel Hunqapillars are the noblest variant of rumbling mammoths. FACT! On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:16:51 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Today's ride was delightful! Nobody honked at me (as they did Saturday, > ending the ride then and there. Thankfully nearly all downhill

[RBW] Thar's gold in them thar hills!

2016-08-29 Thread LeahFoy
Oh, good grief!!! It's 105 degrees here and not a golden tree in sight! You shall not covet your neighbor's rides. You shall not covet your neighbor's rides. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: PSA: Cunningham medical fund

2016-08-29 Thread Ryan Fleming
And see today's BLUG from Grant...neato write-up about CC with a gallery of his bikes and Riv will give .50 on the dollar up to 250.00 for store credit. I suspect that this will be an ongoing needwell I wish CC and JP the best...I certainly remember Jacquie's wit from the mid 80's and man,

[RBW] Re: An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Lungimsam
Thanks for the great ride report and build report! So much fun to read. Why did you want to go tubeless, Tony? I would think that in the DC area one would not need to go tubeless. I think the Velocity A23 is tubeless ready. Nice pics, too! Wow, I didn't realize you have had the Saluki for so

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread dougP
Yea, you can't say he's not out front about it. dougP On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:18:16 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Maybe, but the marketing GENIUS of his listing title: "A Big Bike" > > Bow down! > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:00:29 PM

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

2016-08-29 Thread Deacon Patrick
As close to naked as I dare! Grin. Hunqapillar: Brake levers, thumb shifter for rear DR. https://www.flickr.com/photos/deaconpatrick/29288700126/in/dateposted-public/ Quickbeam: Brake levers https://www.flickr.com/photos/deaconpatrick/29010417892/in/dateposted-public/ I have a battery powered

[RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

2016-08-29 Thread Esteban
My Black Sheep has a to fork. LOVE it, but I understand they are hard to make, $$$, and don't play well with cantis because if flex (v-brakes are perfect - I have Paul Moto-lite BMX on now). XCr is a more exotic steel - but difficult to repair. Just get a Hunqa - there is no better bike that

[RBW] Re: An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Ryan - Thanks! I feel more comfortable after the first TL failure honestly than before... now I have experienced one failure and gotten through it without having to 'phone a friend'. Not sure if that is normal but I do feel a bit more comfortable w/ the idea. Now I'm not that comfortable with

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

2016-08-29 Thread Eric Karnes
Mine seems to get more austere each year...shellacked cotton over old tubes, fraying black twine and brake levers. In the evenings, there's a little Knog USB headlight on there, but it comes off whenever I lock the bike around Philly. A few years back, I ditched the cycle computer. It really

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread franklyn
When I read the title of the thread, I thought of this story on BikePortland a few years back: Mom carrying 6 kids in her bike.

[RBW] Re: An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Steve I agree about the chain! It's a bit embarrassing to look at... oddly enough despite it's looks it's darn silent and hitting all it's shifts. I've got a spare chain in the garage earmarked for it though, maybe this weekend. Bill - I know! I can't believe it's been that long and I'm

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

2016-08-29 Thread Irving
Hey John, I have a set of Nitto Mod174 bars. They are very similar to Noodles but the shorter reach/drop plays very nicely with modern levers with long ramps. PM me if you're interested, as I may be selling a set. The Nitto M151F

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread LeahFoy
René, ooh, I LOVE the bars. They do let me sit up nice and high, and unless on a steep climb, I rarely think about them, which, like saddles, means they're great. I got Riv's new long, skinny cork grips! I watched the twining video 100 times and finally got what Mark was doing there. I just

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

2016-08-29 Thread Eric Norris
Deacon: You are the soul surfer of cyclists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_surfer Ride on! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On Aug 29, 2016, at 6:06 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

2016-08-29 Thread franklyn
Hi, Eric, Interesting exercise. I have five bikes, and I have tried various handlebars but always ended up using drop bars with aero levers; I have dabbled in GPS computers, but now only have simple cyclometers that keep track of distance, speed, and time of day. I have cloths or cork bar

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
by resilience, i do mean flat protection, not suppleness, though these are indeed nice and supple at the right pressure. On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:59:14 AM UTC-7, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Not to be pedantic, herebut I take it you mean flat resistance since > suppleness and

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
re·sil·ience rəˈzilyəns/ /noun/ noun: *resilience*; plural noun: *resiliences* 1. *1*. the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. "nylon is excellent in wearability and resilience" 2. *2*. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties;

[RBW] Re: An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Bill
Geez. Two years already. Time flies when you're having fun. I had both moustache bars and noodles on my/your Saluki and both were great. The PurpleLuki now sports noodles and like getting accustomed to a pair of comfortable shoes there's no motive to try anything else. Late congrats on the new

[RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

2016-08-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
If I wanted a Ti Monster Cross bike, I would have a good long look at Baxter http://moots.com/bike/baxter-29/ On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 12:54:44 PM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote: > > Bars level with saddle is a must. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

2016-08-29 Thread Bill in Roswell GA
Evan, what is your bike? Always curious as to what everyone is riding. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 19, 2014 at 5:27:45 PM UTC-4, Evan Baird wrote: > > Have em. Love em. > > >

[RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

2016-08-29 Thread John M
I'm looking for drop handlebars for my Hunqapillar and stumbled onto this bar from Fairweather in Japan. It's a modified Nitto Noodle with shorter reach and drop: Fairweather Allroad As far as I know, it is only available from Fairweather in Japan, so I'm

[RBW] More Rosco v2's available

2016-08-29 Thread WETH
Jeff, If it rides like Rosco v1, you'll love it. A great bike! You're welcome to come over to Kensington and take my son's Rosco v1 for a spin. Erl Kensington, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
I'm happy to see my old Saluki back on the road and showing its mettle, but honestly, Tony - you really have got to do something about that rusty chain! On 08/29/2016 09:36 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Ryan - Thanks! I feel more comfortable after the first TL failure honestly than before... now

Re: [RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Ode to my resilient tire that faces thorns and glass galore, with nary a scratch to show. --T On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 7:15 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > re·sil·ience > rəˈzilyəns/ > *noun* > noun: *resilience*; plural noun: *resiliences* > >1. *1*. >the ability of a

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

2016-08-29 Thread Eric Norris
I switched to GPS computers a few years ago. I like having just one computer that goes from bike to bike without the need to calibrate for wheel size. Prior to GPS, I had a computer for each bike, so what you see on my bike is actually part of an overall “simpler” cycling lifestyle. GPS

[RBW] FS: Gevenalle GX2 shifters - shimano dyna-sys compatible, 10speed

2016-08-29 Thread twowheeledtexan
I've got an older set of Retroshifts, they're awesome. Somebody will be happy with these. -- 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: FS 53cm Roadeo

2016-08-29 Thread Chad
Price drop. $2200 shipped CONUS -- 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

[RBW] FS: Black, Aussie Wool 1/4 Zip Long Sleeve Shirt

2016-08-29 Thread Surlyprof
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

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread René Sterental
Nice bars Leah, how do you like them? Love your stories, looking forward to Day 2 and wonder how many kids will become regulars or will nag at their parents to drive them and pick them up. Not many kids today are used to handling a new challenge. And kudos to you for doing this. My wife

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

2016-08-29 Thread Joe Bernard
The Appaloosa (main 'nice bike' bike) currently has Choco-Moose, Ergon grips, Tektro levers for cantis, SunRace 9-speed thumbies, USB headlight kinda like yours, but the newer model with the rubber-band mount. I put my phone on a mount or in a bar bag..it has a GPS app on it, but I've never

[RBW] WTT: Roadeo for a Hilsen

2016-08-29 Thread Eric Karnes
Hi all- So, I’ve hemmed and hawed over this...and finally decided to let go of my 61 cm Roadeo. It’s one of the demos that Rivendell was selling in the winter. It’s an absolutely fantastic bike...light, nimble, and stable...but my summer plan of engaging in long road rides never really

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
it is definitely much less of a headache to ship a frameset than a complete bike, though I have had quite a bit of local interest to me here in the bay area and prefer a local sale. On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 12:46:34 PM UTC-7, Scott McLain wrote: > > Thanks Bill! > That was exactly my

[RBW] Re: RBW Garage Sale scores

2016-08-29 Thread Bin Chen
Pretty sure they were Silver hubs, and yeah $1 a piece. -- 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

[RBW] FS: Campagnolo Veloce 10-Speed Ergopower Brifters

2016-08-29 Thread Philip Kim
Bought these for a Shimergo set up, but running bars too narrow with a bigger bag, so gonna go downtube or bar ends. In great condition, still might have the manual laying around as well. $100 shipped. Also looking for downtube shifters (prefer Dura Ace 9 speed, since I believe they can

Re: [RBW] An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Thanks Rene, I'm glad you mentioned co2, I had thought about it as I was walking my bike out and then it slipped my mind. Good to hear that is a feasible trailside (or shop) option. As far as PL23 tubeless compatibility I've read that they were designed with that in mind

Re: [RBW] RBW Garage Sale scores

2016-08-29 Thread RichS
Manny thanks for your comprehensive visual report! Looks like a great time and a successful day for Riv and all the buyers! Richard (sadly three time zones away) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: WTT: Olive SaddleSack Large for Grey, black or Tan

2016-08-29 Thread WETH
Bump! Still looking/hoping for a trade. Thanks, Erl On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:33:32 AM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > Clayton, > Thanks for reminding me of your bag for sale. I would rather trade but > buying/selling is always an option. I'll ponder. > Thanks, > Erl -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

2016-08-29 Thread masmojo
I've wondered the same thing, I currently think your best bet for a ti Riv. Would be Spectrum Cycles, but they would also likely be pretty expensive. For me personally, I think I'd go to Carver, they do custom titanium frames for under 2 grand! The frames are made overseas to a customer plan.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dahon basket loaded

2016-08-29 Thread Patrick Moore
I did, but used wood simply because I had the scraps lying around to do the job (even one of the "U" clamps holding the braces to the rack itself is hand made from scrap). And having done so, I found the wood very easy to work with using self tapping screws, and it's plenty strong for my uses,

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis Shimmy ???

2016-08-29 Thread masmojo
Having a bunch of spacers is probably contributing to the headset coming loose issue, but it should not be causing a shimmy. I do agree that sometimes over tighting fan be worse than too loose; too tight & thebearing races can get dimpled, once this happens, you will basically have indexed

[RBW] ISO: Cheap crankset

2016-08-29 Thread bo richardson
I have the entire build from a rb2 whose frame was bent. The sugino cranks and chain and derail lure are very clean Have wheels and tires and cluster -- 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: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread Surlyprof
I would tend to agree with the trailer idea as well. We used a Chariot for a while and it worked quite well and several friends use the BOB Yak. The BOBs are nice because they easily hang in a garage when not in use but it is expensive. We bought the Chariot at one of the REI garage sales

Re: [RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

2016-08-29 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
My wording came across too harsh--should have written something like "The title does say Fantasyland after all" rather than questioning whether you read the post title. So my apologies! On Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 7:52:20 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Yes, I read the thread title. I was

Re: [RBW] An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread René Sterental
Nice report! Not sure about that rim compatibility with tubeless, but I carry a few CO2 cannisters with my tubeless mountain bike. I use them in lieu of a compressor when installing the tires at first and they can save you in a situation like yours. Happened to me once going up a tall curb; my

[RBW] Re: Dahon basket loaded

2016-08-29 Thread JohnS
Very impressive Patrick, both the load caring capacity and the quick on/off of the rack. Simple and effective, can't ask more. Thanks for the update. JohnS On Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 3:36:11 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Forgot to mention that I've installed bolts backward through the

[RBW] Re: OT: best tablet or Kindle Fire alternative?

2016-08-29 Thread 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch
I recently bought a Kindle Fire v5 from Amazon for $30. It has the "blue shade" feature which allows reading at night with some of the light spectrum filtered out. Also, I found a software hack to download that allows installing apps that are otherwise blocked (B Nook, etc...) without

[RBW] Re: OT: best tablet or Kindle Fire alternative?

2016-08-29 Thread 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch
I almost forgot the bike content: I have the RidewithGPS app installed on the Fire. On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 6:11:04 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I have an old Kindle Fire, which someone onlist very kindly donated. The > battery is losing hold, and I'd like a slightly more

[RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

2016-08-29 Thread Scott McLain
Hi Jay! This is a bit of a dichotomy or oxy-moron. I started riding a lot with a 1999 Titanium LeMond Victiore. Made by Trek in Wisconsin. It was a beautiful titanium and rode really nice. It had just the right amount of compliance and spring. But it was a serious racing geometry with a

Re: [RBW] Re: Dahon basket loaded

2016-08-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks. I am very pleased not only with the real world capacity, but also with the bikes stability (minus bags hanging from the bar), and the quick on and off solution. I bet that under such loads the rear rack would rather quickly break under long distances -- I can't find any officially listed

Re: [RBW] Re: Dahon basket loaded

2016-08-29 Thread JohnS
Have you considered aluminum or steel angle in place of the wood, now that you know what works? JohnS On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 10:24:30 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thanks. I am very pleased not only with the real world capacity, but also > with the bikes stability (minus bags

[RBW] FS: Gevenalle GX2 shifters - shimano dyna-sys compatible, 10speed

2016-08-29 Thread Belopsky
Front is friction, rear can be indexed 10 speed or friction. Not a single scratch. more info here: http://gevenalle.com/product/gx/ MSRP is $219. $160 shipped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
I forgot to mention that this sale is for frame/fork/headset only, with the option of buying the brakes, too. Some people on the 650b group were upset that i didn't put "frameset" anywhere in the listing and thought that the complete bike was for sale. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Thinking of Selling my 56 A Homer Hilsen!

2016-08-29 Thread adam leibow
thanks! they ride sharp too! i love them, but they max out this frame, and i wouldn't be surprised if they didn't even fit when paired with a wider rim. they are not as supple as a compass but seem to offer a little more resilience in return. On Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 8:01:02 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: FS: Gevenalle GX2 shifters - shimano dyna-sys compatible, 10speed

2016-08-29 Thread Philip Kim
dang wish these came up earlier. I just had my LBS order a pair! On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 12:40:18 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > Front is friction, rear can be indexed 10 speed or friction. Not a single > scratch. > > more info here: http://gevenalle.com/product/gx/ > > MSRP is $219. > >

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

2016-08-29 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:48 AM, Leah Peterson wrote: > When your school provides neither desks nor lockers, you have to schlep all > your possessions, nomad-like uphill, 2 miles to your doorstep. Well, I was going to suggest purchasing copies of his most-used text books