[RBW] 41cm Nitto Soba and Noodle bars for sale

2011-09-14 Thread erik
One 41cm Soba = $60 and one 41cm Noodle = $50. Same bar but Soba is lighter weight with bulged center section. Both bars are very lightly used and have no scratches on the center section. Here are the specs: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-soba-bar-41cm/16-168

[RBW] Another Ghost Shift thread

2011-09-14 Thread Rene Vietto
Hi gang. I've been reading the recent loosening Sliver shifters thread with interest. Mine work fine, for the record... just keep tightening the front dérailleur side. Anyway, my wife runs Dura Ace 9 speed bar-end shifters, mostly in friction mode. I recently changed the chain (about 1/16 long

Re: [RBW] Intro

2011-09-14 Thread Jim
It's much more a short vowel sound, just hard to know what the vowel actually is. Native WPA'er saying are you going downtown? sounds like youns gun duntun? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Now that's silly! It's not going to double-layered! It's going to be bullhorns! :) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Friction

2011-09-14 Thread Patrick in VT
On Sep 13, 6:16 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Does anybody here use other modern index arrangements, like STI or higher numbers of cogs or other brifters? If so, are those systems more finicky? Like, do they require regular re-alignment? miss gears? seem hard to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread jimD
Excellent. Another multi-purpose Riv design. Does double duty as handlebar and chin rest. -JimD Takes 'get da bar up' to new heights On Sep 13, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Allan in Portland wrote: Hmm, I thought the $20 price increase bit was Grant's way of asking for a little margin help from

[RBW] Re: Cyclists and Pedestrians in Copenhagen

2011-09-14 Thread newenglandbike
Guy mounts a camera on the dashboard of his car, so he can capture cyclists who plow through pedestian areas and go up one-way streets the wrong way and... I have to admit, I stopped reading after that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Cyclists and Pedestrians in Copenhagen

2011-09-14 Thread Jim Cloud
Here's a link to an article appearing in the New York Times that might be of interest some members of this group: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/world/europe/in-copenhagen-pedestrians-feel-squeezed-out-by-cyclists.html?pagewanted=1tntemail1=y_r=1emc=tnt Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Cyclists and Pedestrians in Copenhagen

2011-09-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Why is it worse for a driver to do this than for a cyclist to do this? Why is it acceptable for cyclists to misbehave in traffic? I get flack from drivers from asshole cyclists, both kids near the university and especially or stupid roadie groups. I personally would dance with joy if someone

[RBW] Re: Friction

2011-09-14 Thread EricP
Funny. Because of this discussion, decided to move the little lever on my Shimano 8 speed clickers to friction for the commute into work this morning. As before, it works fine. No problems with it. In fact, could argue it operates a bit smoother than the Silver shifters on my Sam Hillborne.

[RBW] Re: PBP 2011 Ride Photos - a set on Flickr

2011-09-14 Thread tinez
Nice photos Taylor. Our paths crossed a few time on the ride - I was on my Singular Osprey and wore an audax ecosse jersey On Sep 11, 8:56 pm, Taylor tpkr...@gmail.com wrote: Pace is a big consideration as well, these pictures show the controls much more crowded then I saw them on my 90 hour

[RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread EricP
Actually, I was envisioning something along the lines of a drop with ends that loop back up and around at least one more time. A bighorn sheep style. Lots of extra hand positions and can store a bike polo stick easily. One can worry about bar ends and brake levers if one wants, but the

Re: [RBW] Re: Cyclists and Pedestrians in Copenhagen

2011-09-14 Thread newenglandbike
Rather than stir up an argument here- and since this thread began with recommended reading- I would just like to recommend a couple of books that would answer your question, and perhaps add some perspective to the whole idea of mounting a camera on the dashboard of an _automobile_ to

Re: [RBW] Re: Cyclists and Pedestrians in Copenhagen

2011-09-14 Thread erik jensen
NYT knows such an article will generate quite a lot of buzz in the cycling community, garnering them page hits and ad revenue (etc etc etc). If you read that article, you'll see it's an organization with a 2000/yr budget. My lord, have any of you worked in a nonprofit? Lattes cost 6 dollars in

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread erik jensen
my hope: a steel nitto noodle. On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Actually, I was envisioning something along the lines of a drop with ends that loop back up and around at least one more time. A bighorn sheep style. Lots of extra hand positions and can store a

Re: [RBW] Re: plethoric touring photos

2011-09-14 Thread erik jensen
I recently moved to a 60D from a 40D. Lenses are either a 10 y.o. 28-70 2.8L or an 8 y.o. 50mm 1.8. Getting a Tokina 11-16mm for my work (urban design/landscape architecture), so you'll see that out more often. I also use a ricoh grd iii from time to time, if I decide to bring a camera on local

Re: [RBW] Re: Cyclists and Pedestrians in Copenhagen

2011-09-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Evidence for your three assertions? On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM, erik jensen bicyclen...@gmail.com wrote: 1. NYT knows such an article will generate quite a lot of buzz in the cycling community, garnering them page hits and ad revenue (etc etc etc). 2. The guy is a hack volunteer, 3.

[RBW] Re: 68cm Riv Custom for sale in Bay Area

2011-09-14 Thread Leslie
Ram's did go up to a 68cm (http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/ram_17.jpg); but the fact it's running Jack Browns with fenders and Silver calipers, almost sounds more like an AHH w/o a 2TT (AHH is in odd-sizes, and a 2TT from 65cm on up, but Ram's were even-sized). Metallic light blue,

[RBW] 68cm Riv Custom for sale in Bay Area

2011-09-14 Thread EastBayGuy
Big Boys please Apply..Not mine and no relationship to the seller http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/2594169186.html Cheers Dustin G Walnut Creek Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread Allan in Portland
On Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:23:21 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote: Actually, I was envisioning something along the lines of a drop with ends that loop back up and around at least one more time. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/TMgvvjG5OxI/Rfw/JQK_GUKqfUY/s1600/double+decker.jpg

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread Joe Bunik
It wouldn't be without historic precedent: http://www.flickr.com/photos/collectvelo/6128025930/ On 9/14/11, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote: On Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:23:21 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote: Actually, I was envisioning something along the lines of a drop with

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread Stuart Fletcher
On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 12:07, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: It wouldn't be without historic precedent: http://www.flickr.com/photos/collectvelo/6128025930/ Moots used to make a stem to facilitate that kind of double bar set up! There's would've been stacked vertically. That was the old

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction

2011-09-14 Thread Horace
On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 6:25 AM, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote: Still, I love 9spd dura ace indexing downtube shifters - just some about the click/pop super positive engagement on those. These are excellent. I put them on my Romulus years back and I swore if they gave me the least

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
All this proves there simply is no limit to depravity. On Wed, 2011-09-14 at 12:07 -0700, Joe Bunik wrote: It wouldn't be without historic precedent: http://www.flickr.com/photos/collectvelo/6128025930/ On 9/14/11, Allan in Portland allan_f...@aracnet.com wrote: On Wednesday, September

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-14 Thread Brian Hanson
Rene - other Seattle riders - I'm planning on being at Gas Works around 5:30pm today, so I'll wait by the main parking lot. We can head towards Golden Gardens and see if we have time to check out some of the other city sites before dark... Brian (copper hilsen) On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 10:45

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-14 Thread René Sterental
Excellent. I'll be there with my white Bike Friday Llama and front and rear black bags. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Sep 14, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Rene - other Seattle riders - I'm planning on being at Gas Works around 5:30pm today, so I'll wait by the main

[RBW] Re: New Bar?

2011-09-14 Thread EricP
Yes, I think it was in an early catalog. Don't remember seeing one in person, though. Wasn't it for drops below and flat bars up top? Used to actually use the Moots fenders on my old Stumpjumper back in college days. Woefully short fenders, but really wide. Black, flexible plastic that was

[RBW] Re: Foss Tubes

2011-09-14 Thread Mitch Browne
Michael, I just received a Riv box o' FOSS for my Marathon Supreme 40's They shipped 700 x 1.35-1.75 so it looks like you have extra large. I don't know if I have to replace my Velox with the included apparent rim strips but will find out soon. Mitch San Luis Obispo, CA -- You received

Re: [RBW] Time Aluminum ATAC Pedals FS

2011-09-14 Thread Doug Van Cleve
James, It has been ages... Did you sell these? Thanks, Doug On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 8:15 AM, James Valiensi valie...@mac.com wrote: Hi, I have a pair of Time pedals w/ cleats for sell. They are the all aluminum models, from the 1st generation, so they look good on steel bikes. They are

[RBW] Re: FS or FT: grip king pedals

2011-09-14 Thread colin p. cummings
these are sold On Sep 13, 10:00 pm, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.com wrote: I have a decently used set of MKS grip kings for sale, $40 shipped or I'll trade for a set of MKS touring pedals. Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD2 cranks

2011-09-14 Thread colin p. cummings
I have a set of used-but-not-abused XD2 cranks with 46-42-32 chainrings. No crank bolts though. Asking $105 shipped. Send me an email off list if you need a pic or need a crank. Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Cyclists and Pedestrians in Copenhagen

2011-09-14 Thread erik jensen
hardly kneejerk my friend. 1: known to all bicycle bloggers etc 2: 2000 isn't going to do anything but pay for a single run of fliers-it's his annual budget 3: I studied in CPH and worked with their transport department. relax. Erik On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, PATRICK MOORE

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-14 Thread René Sterental
Brian, It was wonderful to ride with you tonight and discover a different part of Seattle. Dinner at the Blue Moon (did I remember the name correctly?) was fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to ride with me. Please send me the photos you took. Thanks again! René -- You received this