Re: [RBW] WTB: Tubus Tara stainless steel

2022-12-30 Thread Pat Smith
Thanks Brian, for now just looking for stainless to be matchy-matchy with my rear Tubus Cosmo On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 10:14:02 AM UTC-5 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > Hi Smitty, > > Should you have trouble finding the stainless that you seek and decide a > silver coated cromo steel

Re: [RBW] WTB: Tubus Tara stainless steel

2022-12-30 Thread Elton Lance
If you are still looking in a week or so let me know. I believe I have one (new) but will not be home for 10-14 days to confirm. - Elton LanceFrom Fl but temporarily in NJOn Dec 30, 2022, at 10:37 AM, Pat Smith wrote:Thanks Brian, for now just looking for stainless to be matchy-matchy with my

Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

2022-12-30 Thread Marc Irwin
You definitely don't want to be intimidated from taking the lane. It prevents a lot of terrible decisions that motorists make. I ride around in city traffic daily and the most dangerous thing I see EVERY DAY is drivers yielding when they shouldn't. They will suddenly stop a line of traffic

Re: [RBW] Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

2022-12-30 Thread Eliot Balogh
Not into shellac Kim? On Fri, Dec 30, 2022 at 6:05 AM Kim Hetzel wrote: > I had a link for a website that sold imitation twine, but I misplaced it > in my bookmarks. > > Is there a specific type or brand that excels better than the other is in > being durable in all sorts of weather ? > >

[RBW] Re: Suntour and sardine stickers (and more hats)

2022-12-30 Thread James M
I ordered a couple of those sardines - very cool. Where's the picture of the bike on the Big Cartel page from? A Riv staff bike? On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 12:34:57 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote: > Sickkk > > On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:06:33 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com > wrote:

Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

2022-12-30 Thread Ryan
About the infamous left hooks...If I'm going straight through , I point my arm straight ahead to signal to those cars making a left turn that I AM going straight through...seems to work; I'm still here. Busy traffic sucks...no way around that...before I retired I arranged my working hours so I

[RBW] Re: Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

2022-12-30 Thread Johnny Alien
I use this Bean brand twine: https://www.amazon.com/100-Hemp-Twine-Ball-100G/dp/B07NF98WPG On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 9:05:08 AM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > I had a link for a website that sold imitation twine, but I misplaced it > in my bookmarks. > > Is there a specific type or

Re: [RBW] Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

2022-12-30 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Hello Kim, I have navigated away from using hemp twine. Take a look at the Maine Thread site (https://mainethread.com/). Maine Thread offers a variety of threads, cords and twine in a spectrum of colors, diameters and materials. They even have a raspberry for those folks that have a raspberry

Re: [RBW] Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

2022-12-30 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi Eliot, I'm not into shellacking at this time. I am using the Campandgoslow Western Rattlesnake handlebar tape. I want to find the appropriate twine and be finished with it. Thank you for asking. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Fri, Dec 30, 2022, 8:18 AM Eliot Balogh wrote: > Not into shellac Kim?

Re: [RBW] Brook B 67 for sale - $75.00 + shippping

2022-12-30 Thread Richard Rose
Saddle has been SOLD. Thanks.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 29, 2022, at 9:04 PM, Richard Rose wrote:Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 29, 2022, at 9:03 PM, Richard Rose wrote:Hi folks. I could not find my older post to update -  new rock bottom price. Perfect and beautiful black B67 with chrome springs.

[RBW] Re: WTB small Atlantis or Appaloosa

2022-12-30 Thread 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi G.E. I may be interested in your hillborne. Do you have any info you could share about the build/condition/price? Thanks! Gary On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 10:48:13 PM UTC-5 G.E. wrote: > Hey... Not sure if you're still looking at buying a Riv, but I have a 2010 > Hillborne in 48cm

Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

2022-12-30 Thread Jay LePree
Hi all: All good advice. I am lacking in the "take the lane" approach. Had I done that, the "right hook" in front of me would not have happened. I am, admittedly timid, and have trouble with this approach, though I know it is legal. in NJ, a cyclist should remain to the right as safety

Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

2022-12-30 Thread mgst...@gmail.com
+1 for take the lane [rural Western Mass] other things that are helpful (to me) - handlebar mirror - being a little wild looking, it was in fact a Grant suggestion to wobble a little when a car is a few lengths back, so they both see you due to rapid motion, and also then they assume you’re

[RBW] Re: Suntour and sardine stickers (and more hats)

2022-12-30 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks you all! Yes, the picture is Will Keating's Homer at Rivendell. I made a batch of these stickers earlier this year and a few made it to Rivendell. As an infamous sardine connoisseur I believe Grant has some on his bikes as well. On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 12:30:21 PM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

2022-12-30 Thread Eric Marth
Just my two centimes: I think that standard hemp twine in the neutral, subdued brown-tan color would look nice with your Campandgoslow tape. If you're worried about it wearing out I think it would last at least several years and when it does wear out you can replace it at very low cost. On

Re: [RBW] Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

2022-12-30 Thread Garth
Remember and acknowledge Grace as Grace acknowledges You . Graciousness . Gratitude Greatness and that we all Live Breathe ... Exist by and as Grace. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Where is there a good source for colored twine ?

2022-12-30 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Kim — Not sure where they came from but Trevor here on the board recently sent me a twine sampler with gray, yellow, blue, red and green twine. The Maine Thread link from Curtis looks great. This is my kind of vendor and I can see myself purchasing from them soon (and then repeatedly in

[RBW] WTB: Rivendell Clem L 59cm

2022-12-30 Thread Jan O.
I'm still looking for an earlier 59 Clem L. Frame/Fork preferably. Please let me know if you might have one for sale. Thank you and best wishes for 2023. Jan San Francisco, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] WTT: My new Oracle Ridge for your Barlow Pass or Steilacoom

2022-12-30 Thread Dave C
I have a pair of new Oracle Ridges, mounted once and ridden around the block. They were too big for the frame so I need to downsize. If you have a pair of new Steilacoom or Barlow Pass, I would like to swap. Thanks, Dave in Carlsbad, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano BLR-770 or BL-R550 brake levers

2022-12-30 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
Thanks! PM sent Jeff On Friday, 30 December 2022 at 19:25:34 UTC-6 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Jeff, > > I have a new pair of Shimano BL-R550 brake levers in the box. Never been > mounted. > Contact me off the list for more information and pictures. > > Thank-you. > > Kim Hetzel > Yelm, WA.

[RBW] BUMP…….FS: Hillborne

2022-12-30 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
Happy almost new year y’all! Just bumping this. Up for sale is my 54 Sam Hillborne, purchased directly from Riv back in 2019. Crust x Nitto Towelrack bars Silver cranks Velocity Atlas Rims built up at Rivbike Nitto dirt drop stem Nitto seatpost Marathon Schwalbes It's been ridden but not much.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell Clem L 59cm

2022-12-30 Thread Wesley
Hi Jan, I don't have one, but if someone contacts you with a 59 or 64 Clem L that you decide isn't right for you (wrong year/size/color, etc.), please let me know as I too have been searching. -Wes On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2:45:51 PM UTC-8 jan.ot...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm still looking

[RBW] WTB: Shimano BLR-770 or BL-R550 brake levers

2022-12-30 Thread jeffbog...@hotmail.com
Please let me know if you are holding and how much you need for shipping to 36532 (Alabama) Thanks! Jeff -- 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] WTT: Teravail Ehline 29x2.5 for 700x48-55 tires

2022-12-30 Thread Jared Wilson
Hey group, Worked out a Susie--->Platypus trade so I need to downsize my tires. *Have:* A pair of Teravail Ehline 29x2.5 tan wall light and supples with about 100 miles *Want:* Your 700x48-55 tires, slight knobs preferred but not essential. Gravel King SK? RH Hatcher Pass? Lemme know what you

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano BLR-770 or BL-R550 brake levers

2022-12-30 Thread Kim Hetzel
Hi Jeff, I have a new pair of Shimano BL-R550 brake levers in the box. Never been mounted. Contact me off the list for more information and pictures. Thank-you. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Friday, December 30, 2022 at 4:17:50 PM UTC-8 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Please let me know if you