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

2010-01-28 Thread EricP
Must have been me. Don't remember if I brought a full tool kit on that trip or not. Probably since the Brompton has a few special needs. That is a great tool for on the road adjustments/repairs. Could easily be only tool in bag. But what fun is that? Even talked a co-worker into carrying

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

2010-01-28 Thread cyclotourist
Well Jim says it wasn't him, and you're the only other Minnesotaian I've rode with in 2009. :-) It's actually a tool Rivendell should carry. Simple, no gimmicks, relatively cheap at $9 (although I'm guessing it's made for less than a dollar). DE On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:05 AM, EricP

[RBW] FS:Grip King pedals,Nitto Technomic stem long quill, Sugino XD300 crank w.extras 650b wheelset Weinmann/shimano

2010-01-28 Thread hobie
I have the following items for sale: 1-pair of lightly used Grip King pedals $45.00 shipped 1- Lightly used Sugino XD300 crank triple (XD2 arms) steel rings 46t, 36t,26t and Shimano Sora triple 28.6 clamp front derailer,and a Shimano UN 54 bottom bracket.The complete set for $70.00 shipped. 2-

[RBW] Re: FS: MKS Touring Lite Pedals

2010-01-28 Thread stevew
The pedals have been claimed. Steve On Jan 26, 7:27 pm, stevew st...@stevewimberg.com wrote: Hi all, I have a pair ofMKSTouringLitepedals that I don't need anymore. They are in good, used condition.  Let me know if you want to see pictures, and I can send those out. How does $30 shipped

Re: [RBW] FS:Grip King pedals,Nitto Technomic stem long quill, Sugino XD300 crank w.extras 650b wheelset Weinmann/shimano

2010-01-28 Thread Mike Gillespie
Hi Hobie, Are the Grip Kings still available? If so, I'm interested. Just let me know your payment preference. PayPal is fine with me. Thanks, Mike Gillespie On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 8:12 AM, hobie moho1...@yahoo.com wrote: I have the following items for sale: 1-pair of lightly used Grip

[RBW] Re: Berthouds and Hetres Update

2010-01-28 Thread Thaddeus
That's a beautiful setup, Esteban. I am just curious what kind of brakes you're running on your Protovelo. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Seth
Hi All, SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) is planning a ride on February 21. The route will be a scenic loop from Los Angeles to Long Beach and back. The return leg will be on the LA River bike path. To join the discussion as the details are finalized, check out:

[RBW] WTT, WTB, Fs...sorry this is long

2010-01-28 Thread ccanter
Hello fellow Riv riders. I need the following for an upcoming Sam Hilborne build. A Sugino XD variety triple crank170 or 175mm (48 or 46, 34, 24.) new or lightly used. A set (bikes worth) of good quality V brakes. New or lightly used. A pair of good road/ trail tires about 35-38mm width

Re: [RBW] SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Dustin Sharp
Not sure if you all get to call these SoCal anymore since they all seem to be in the LA area. Maybe LaCal Riv Riders and Friends? Dustin There's better riding in San Diego Anyway Sharp From: Seth seth...@gmail.com Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:37:11

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Aaron Thomas
Hey, I proposed that we do the 80 for Haiti in San Diego, but that idea met with a resounding thud. Can't say that this LA denizen didn't try... Aaron On Jan 28, 10:14 am, Dustin Sharp dsh...@runbox.com wrote: Not sure if you all get to call these SoCal anymore since they all seem to be in the

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Esteban
Yea, we've got to get it together and propose some routes. We've got them, just need to get it together. We're busy obsessing about our diet and training for the Death Valley Double March 6. I may still do 80 for Haiti... and I *may* make it up to SF for the Two Rock/Valley Ford 200K next week.

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Dustin Sharp
This is true, but as I told Seth in a private message, if I actually took any initiative in life, what would I have to complain about? :) But yes, we need to get you all down to San Diego's east county for some epic mixed surface riding. And I need to suck it up and drive up to LA, after the

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Andy.M
There's been some private discussion going on about an uncharted, unparalleled trail ride in the Santa Ana Mountains this weekend. We don’t really know where we’re going, but we have a map and have lost at least half of our minds, so if anyone would like to join in on the fun let me know and I’ll

[RBW] 650b QB, 50cm still available

2010-01-28 Thread Frederick, Steve
Sorry for the cross posting but I wanted to get the word out that Riv still has a few of the 50cm 650b-wheeled silver Quickbeams in stock. If you're not tall, it is a rare opportunity to own a very limited edition bike! Steve, got the last 52cm, Frederick, East Lansing, MI -- You received

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Andy.M
I forgot to add that we are planning on this Sunday the 31st. -A On Jan 28, 11:47 am, Andy.M andy.e.m...@gmail.com wrote: There's been some private discussion going on about an uncharted, unparalleled trail ride in the Santa Ana Mountains this weekend.  We don’t really know where we’re going,

[RBW] Re: Pa Panniers Listing on CL - SF Bay Area

2010-01-28 Thread Bridgestone
Frost River is also back in business, and they are making the panniers again, or so they said in the email. I think they want $175 for 'em. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

RE: [RBW] Re: Pa Panniers Listing on CL - SF Bay Area

2010-01-28 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I bought a pair for someone for Christmas -- they're beautiful, and seemingly very well made. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bridgestone Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:02 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: RBW Owners Google Map

2010-01-28 Thread Earl Grey
Come on, any others in Asia? (Actually I know of two more here in Chiang Mai, but other than that?) Cheers, Gernot On Jan 27, 3:47 pm, xoney sesmi...@frontiernet.net wrote: Too much fun!  Just succeeded in adding my information. On Jan 24, 12:30 pm, Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles

[RBW] Re: Pa Panniers Listing on CL - SF Bay Area

2010-01-28 Thread Marty
Nicely illustrated Atlantis on their site - kitted out with some fine looking canvas. http://www.frostriver.com/bike_bags/bikebags_menu.html On Jan 28, 5:02 pm, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: I bought a pair for someone for Christmas -- they're beautiful, and

[RBW] Re: Pa Panniers Listing on CL - SF Bay Area

2010-01-28 Thread EricP
$190. Prices are up from the last time they were in business. Looking at the newsletter from 11/09 appears they had just restarted production about that time. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Jan 28, 4:01�pm, Bridgestone alancr...@mac.com wrote: Frost River is also back in business, and they are

Re: [RBW] Re: Pa Panniers Listing on CL - SF Bay Area

2010-01-28 Thread Dave Minyard
I don't want to stir the pot on this but I had found this back in April of 2007 and questioned Rivendell about it and was told that Frost River didn't take the high road in their dealings with Rivendell, they've since gone out of and back into business...so don't know if it's still the same people

[RBW] MKS Pedals...creak...creak...click...

2010-01-28 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I guess I'm not alone. My new Quickbeam (circa 12/09) creaked, groaned, and clicked a bit since I received it. Much of it seemed to do with with my Brooks B-17 Special. All of my Brooks saddles have added a bit of noise till they broke in a bit. Some of the rest I attributed to having a new bike.

[RBW] Re: MKS Pedals...creak...creak...click...

2010-01-28 Thread newenglandbike
I've had the same problem with MKS touring pedals, but I have to say after greasing them they are great pedals. Sometimes the BB will creak (or click) too if you haven't bathed the threads in enough grease. I even had a crank/chainring interface creaking problem, which drove me nuts and took

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Pedals...creak...creak...click...

2010-01-28 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I think the reason I'd figured it was the BB was because I did just have a new one installed on another bike and some of the symptoms where identical. I'd worn that one out and couldn't for the life of me figure out how I'd worn out a new one in just a month of limited riding though. I ride

Re: [RBW] SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread cyclotourist
I keep hearing about these great San Diego rides... still waiting... :-) Looks like Aaron is the only one trying to get a SD ride together!!! On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM, Dustin Sharp dsh...@runbox.com wrote: Not sure if you all get to call these SoCal anymore since they all seem to be

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread cyclotourist
Ride should be staging out of Yorba Linda or Green River/Corona. Might be the last sunny weekend for a bit, so come get out and about with us! 10:00??? On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:48 PM, Andy.M andy.e.m...@gmail.com wrote: I forgot to add that we are planning on this Sunday the 31st. -A On

[RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread Matt Critchlow
I'd definitely be interested in a ride! Let me know if you guys get something together. Matt On Jan 28, 9:05 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I keep hearing about these great San Diego rides... still waiting... :-) Looks like Aaron is the only one trying to get a SD ride

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Rivendell Riders ( Friends) Ride - Feb 21

2010-01-28 Thread cyclotourist
I can definitely say that I think the ride is for sure! On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Matt Critchlow matt.critch...@gmail.comwrote: I'd definitely be interested in a ride! Let me know if you guys get something together. Matt On Jan 28, 9:05 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] 84Haiti deal

2010-01-28 Thread Grant Petersen
I think the 80 For Haiti should be a good ride, and ALL the loot goes to Haiti. Anybody on this list who signs up: $20 credit on your account. On top of that, I'll get the names of the Forum members who signed up, put them on actual Post-Its, put those Post-Its in an actual hat, and draw out four