[RBW] Re: Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread Jay
I use a Superflash on my saddlebag and these http://www.dealextreme.com/p/2-led-3-mode-fog-bicycle-light-red-pair-2-cr2032-44096 on the seat stays. These are by no means high quality lights but they are cheap and I think improve visibility a lot. Jay On Apr 26, 8:37 am, Philip Williamson

[RBW] Re: FT: Mark's rack for a saddle

2012-04-26 Thread skellysson
I have a black B17 Standard I would like to trade. It is in perfect condition with only 50 miles on it. I bought a Honey Special to replace it. I live in Illinois and I will get back with you this afternoon if you are interested. Thanks, Mark On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:47:47 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-26 Thread ascpgh
I think I caught something after being out in all the cold and in the wilderness last weekend. I'm feeling like I need more clearance for bigger tires, more braze- ons, a kick stand plate, and a generator hub/light set up. The symptoms of my illness seems to have come back after ten years

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2012-04-26 at 04:44 -0700, ascpgh wrote: I think I caught something after being out in all the cold and in the wilderness last weekend. I'm feeling like I need more clearance for bigger tires, more braze- ons, a kick stand plate, and a generator hub/light set up. The symptoms of my

Re: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2012-04-25 at 23:43 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: That's a real possibility for one of the two rear lights I like to use at night, flashing and steady. The problem with all the LED tail lights I've used is that they need to be more or less on-axis if they are to have full effect.

[RBW] new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
And then there were two! Just like my orange Hillborne, this is a 60cm canti-studded double-top-tube model. I haven't even ridden it yet! There will likely be more photos later. http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7568778/1/bicycle%20cycling/Samuel%20Green%20Hillborne/glamour?h=a8effb or

[RBW] new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
And then there were two! Just like my orange Hillborne, this is a 60cm canti-studded double-top-tube model. I haven't even ridden it yet! There will likely be more photos later. http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7568778/1/bicycle%20cycling/Samuel%20Green%20Hillborne/glamour?h=a8effb or

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-26 Thread ascpgh
Steve: I am a Riv-aholic. At first it was a numbered Bridgestone here and there, then there was a Rambouillet... Now the issues swirl; wide range double 110 BCD vs triple, generator hubs/logs vs battery units, rack/bag combos, bars, etc. I'm going to have to make some steady progress on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2012-04-26 at 06:21 -0700, ascpgh wrote: Steve: I am a Riv-aholic. Admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or compulsion is the First Step, right? At first it was a numbered Bridgestone here and there, then there was a Rambouillet... Now the issues swirl; wide range

[RBW] Re: Interested in purchasing

2012-04-26 Thread C.J. Filip
Have a 56cm Atlantis but looking to trade for a 58cm. Buy Mr. Pope- Lance's red frameset and trade me!! Good luck. I had a similar posting like yours several months ago and had an offer to buy a bike hours later. The List, it delivers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Aussie ss woolie

2012-04-26 Thread Steven Frederick
Any one have one of the Aussie short sleeved wool t shirts from the big Riv sale that they aren't using much? Men's medium (preferred) or large, any color but black, pretty much. Willing to buy or do a partial trade for my small sleeveless blue from same sale. (or other wool items or bike bits

RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Resistance is futile. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ascpgh Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:44 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle! I think

Re: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
A couple of people have suggested seatstays, but panniers don't allow this. On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 6:24 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2012-04-25 at 23:43 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: That's a real possibility for one of the two rear lights I like to use at night,

RE: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread John Speare
Tubus rear rack with integrated light mounts on the rear for BM 4D Toplight. John Speare Spokane, WA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 4:36 PM To:

[RBW] Re: new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread RJM
Awesome. Two Hillbornes! You must have found the bike you like, that is for sure. Are the setups going to be completely different? On Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:09:12 AM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: And then there were two! Just like my orange Hillborne, this is a 60cm

[RBW] Re: new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread William
Featuring the now-famous rear Platrack! APPROVE!! On Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:09:12 AM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: And then there were two! Just like my orange Hillborne, this is a 60cm canti-studded double-top-tube model. I haven't even ridden it yet! There will likely be more

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-26 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Andy: Fortunately there IS help... We have a support group, called the RBW Owners Forum... where those with similar addictions support each other (or at least fuel these addictions with photos, stories, items for sale, and always pointing out the latest and greatest stuff available from RBW)...

Re: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread Philip Williamson
The Portland Design Works radbot 1000 is super bright (in the manner of an arc welder), and it seems to effective clipped to my back pocket. http://www.ridepdw.com/goods/lights/radbot%E2%84%A2-1000 Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 10:43:40 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
And I've got one! I knew it was bright but didn't bother to discover the make and model. Perhaps that's the answer, that and the mini-mag red LED under the chainstay (the rubber block/velcro mount and the sturdy maglite make this viable in what is a position prone to being knocked about. I can

Re: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
John: No Tubus will fit with sufficient clearance over the very big rear wheel, alas. On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 9:14 AM, John Speare j...@phred.org wrote: Tubus rear rack with integrated light mounts on the rear for BM 4D Toplight. ** ** ** ** John Speare Spokane, WA

Re: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread Eric Norris
The Radbot also includes an integral rear reflector, something that most other blinky lights lack. I have Radbots on several bikes, and have never had a failure in the wet (even during the downpours at last year's PBP: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UtUAO6OD_cc) --Eric Norris www.CampyOnly.com

Re: [RBW] Conundrum: where to place tail lights?

2012-04-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2012-04-26 at 09:03 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: A couple of people have suggested seatstays, but panniers don't allow are you sure? Panniers can't come inboard of the seat stays, and although they may obstruct the side view, they surely won't obstruct the rear view. Or, of course, you

[RBW] Re: new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I have indeed found the bike I love. The rear Platrack with SlickerSack seems so obvious as a practical way to haul stuff that I'm a little surprised it wasn't at least part of the marketing. If it has some fatal flaw then I've yet to discover it on my initial ride. It works beautifully. I

[RBW] Re: new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Not very different, really. Having different rack arrangements is likely the biggest difference i'll have between them at any given time. Redundancy is a major goal. However, the setup for each bike is fluid in some sense; I have 5 cockpits that work on either. Albatross (one Thumbie, one

[RBW] WTB - tan canvas Li'l Loafer

2012-04-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Nigel Smythe or Baggins, good condition or better. Willing to pay good price commensurate with condition. Also willing to discuss parts and/or accessories trade. Please reply off-list if you have one available. Of course, if you can convince RBW to make a tan version of the TrunkSack Small,

[RBW] Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread soapscum
Hi gang, I'm on the lookout for an Atlantis in the not-right-now-but-pretty- soon time frame, so I'm wondering about size and fit. I'm 5'9 with a PBH of 84. My 56cm Hillborne is great, but I'm wondering if a 58cm Atlantis might be a good choice. I'm interested in your opinions, especially if you

[RBW] Re: new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Photos of the build in progress are here: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/7568778/1/bicycle%20cycling/Samuel%20Green%20Hillborne?h=a8effb# or http://tinyurl.com/czmwbkj Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] WTB - tan canvas Li'l Loafer

2012-04-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2012, at 2:15 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Nigel Smythe or Baggins, good condition or better. Willing to pay good price commensurate with condition. Also willing to discuss parts and/or accessories trade. Please reply

Re: [RBW] Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
soapscum, i have a 58cm Atlantis and it fits me fine. im also about 5'9 with average length legs. any questions feel free to ask scrubbing bubbles 57 Year Old Looks 27 Local Woman Reveals Wrinkle Secret That Has Doctors Angry.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread rcnute
Same as me. I had a 56 Atlantis that fit great. I never tried a 58 but seems it would be on the big side though within the range of reason. Ryan On Apr 26, 11:15 am, soapscum smula...@gmail.com wrote: Hi gang, I'm on the lookout for an Atlantis in the not-right-now-but-pretty- soon time

Re: [RBW] Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread David Blessing
I am 5'9 with a PBH of 83 and I have a 56 Atlantis. Seems fine to me. david On Apr 26, 2012, at 1:15 PM, soapscum wrote: Hi gang, I'm on the lookout for an Atlantis in the not-right-now-but-pretty- soon time frame, so I'm wondering about size and fit. I'm 5'9 with a PBH of 84. My 56cm

[RBW] Re: Grant at the New Amsterdam Bike Show

2012-04-26 Thread Joe K
Thanks, Norman. Where did you find the official program and schedule, if I may ask? I couldn't find them on the bike show site. If you could provide a link... I'd like to survey what else is going on, and who's speaking when. If, as you say, Grant is speaking on Sunday, that's the day I'll go.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread allenmichael
I have a 56 Atlantis, 5'9 and PBH of 85, and it fits great. I could have gotten the 58 but found a good deal on a used 56. I haven't been sorry. On Apr 26, 11:15 am, soapscum smula...@gmail.com wrote: Hi gang, I'm on the lookout for an Atlantis in the not-right-now-but-pretty- soon time

[RBW] FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

2012-04-26 Thread SISDDWG
Frame, fork, and headset only Frame: Long-low road Standard Size: 59cm measured ctt, tt has 1 degree upslope Braze-ons: Shifter bosses Cantilever bosses Rear rack mounts Installed Parts: Tange Rollerball headset 26.4 x 30.2 Paint: JB Green Painted head tube Window fill Specs: Top

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

2012-04-26 Thread Ryan Ray
How do you know the tubes? Was there a time when Riv told you what tubes they used? Iv'e been trying to find out the tubes in Rambs. Thanks, Ryan On Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:55:43 PM UTC-7, SISDDWG wrote: Frame, fork, and headset only Frame: Long-low road Standard Size:

[RBW] Re: new Hillborne

2012-04-26 Thread William
Dual Platracks!!! That would be EPIC! On Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:06:10 AM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: I have indeed found the bike I love. The rear Platrack with SlickerSack seems so obvious as a practical way to haul stuff that I'm a little surprised it wasn't at least part of the

[RBW] It must be the easy dope

2012-04-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120418-spoking-the-fire-in-amsterdam -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - A billion stars go spinning through the

Re: [RBW] It must be the easy dope

2012-04-26 Thread Peter Morgano
Well cycling aside and not trying to hate but I can say from having to navigate clueless European tourists to get to my job in the Flatiron District every day the feeling is mutual. I have seen these people just walk into traffic thinking cars would stop, guess what, they wont! Thankfully I try to

[RBW] Re: It must be the easy dope

2012-04-26 Thread soapscum
We get a few tourists in Seattle from time to time, too. Many from Japan and points west. They can often be entertaining to watch taking pictures of the rain, posing with transients and totem poles in Pioneer Square... but mostly just wandering out into traffic. They stick out like sore thumbs

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread Jack
I'm not quite 5'10 and have a PBH of 84.5. I ride a 56cm Atlantis - it's fine but I'm pretty sure a 58cm would work for me. My Rambouillet is a 58cm and that works very well. Check Grant's fit charts and information for more guidance. On Thursday, April 26, 2012 2:15:27 PM UTC-4, soapscum

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Either 56 or 58 would work. The 56 takes 26 wheels, which buys slightly fatter tire clearance and less toe overlap, if you care about such things. On Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:15:27 PM UTC-5, soapscum wrote: Hi gang, I'm on the lookout for an Atlantis in the not-right-now-but-pretty-

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Joe/Joe Longlow revised

2012-04-26 Thread Bruce Herbitter
At times RBW gives tube specs but usially not. Ram specs are published. You can search this list archives because i posted themwithin the last year. Or emsil me and ill send yhem from a device i can actually type on. Sent from my Kindle Fire

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread C.J. Filip
5'10, PBH 85-85.5cm, saddle height 75cm. My 56cm Atlantis fits great but lately I have been wanting a 58. Hearing that individuals with slightly lower PBH's than my own is firmly supporting my hunch that 58cm may be the way to go. Soapscum - do you know for sure what type of riding you will

[RBW] Seattle Grant Peterson book tour - May 11

2012-04-26 Thread Brian Hanson
For those list members that haven't signed up at FreeRange, here's the timing details on Grant's Seattle visit. Hope you all can show up. We will have about an hour to make a ride of it, and he is bringing a folding bike, so we will likely stay on a trail so as not to get caught in the dark.

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread C.J. Filip
5'10, PBH 85-85.5cm, saddle height 75cm.  My 56cm Atlantis fits great but lately I have been wanting a 58.  Hearing that individuals with slightly lower PBH's than my own 56cm Atlanti or wish to own is firmly supporting my hunch that 58cm may be the way to go. Soapscum - do you know for sure what

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

2012-04-26 Thread rcnute
If it helps here's a photo showing seatpost height, stem length, etc. on the 56: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/4181783983/in/set-72157622971557414 Ryan On Apr 26, 11:15 am, soapscum smula...@gmail.com wrote: Hi gang, I'm on the lookout for an Atlantis in the

[RBW] Re: Grant at the New Amsterdam Bike Show

2012-04-26 Thread Joe K
In answer to my post just above, Norman wrote to offer the following URL which leads to the online version of the printed program: http://issuu.com/ny_press/docs/041912/1 Thanks, Norman! See you there. Joe On Apr 26, 2:13 pm, Joe K kube...@aol.com wrote: Thanks, Norman.  Where did you find

[RBW] Powder Coating recommendations in Boston?

2012-04-26 Thread Rich Parr
Slightly off-topic (and potentially heretical), but I'm looking for a good powder coater to help with a restoration of a 1986 Trek 620. I guess you could call this a poor man's Riv project. Anyhow, I'm hoping to find someone with experience with lugged frames, as this one as some great details

[RBW] Re: Sam possibly for sale

2012-04-26 Thread Duplomacette
Thinkin' my attempt here on RBW is over. Thanks to those who showed aimless interest. On Apr 18, 4:35 pm, Duplomacette jjrhildr...@gmail.com wrote: I am seeing if anybody in the Mpls/St. Paul area is interested in a 52 orange Waterford Sam complete. I'm not completely opposed to shipping but a

[RBW] Re: Sugestions for rain proofing Brooks saddles

2012-04-26 Thread Shifty
Great suggestions, everyone. I'm getting a Randi Jo based on Pudge's comments but also because I like to support fellow sole-proprietor's, see his website: http://www.randijofab.com. The B17 on my fenderless mountain bike will benefit the most but also my Hisen during Minnesota deluges,

[RBW] WTT: 56 cm Hillborne for something with more clearance and off-road capability.

2012-04-26 Thread Z
I've moved southeast Utah and I plan to stay a while. The bike is a 56 cm double TT Waterford-built beauty in orange and I love it, but fatter tires would be ideal. I'd throw down some cash to trade up to an Atlantis or Bombadil. I'm thinking frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, and wheelset

[RBW] FS: Nitto M12 front rack with Nitto canti studs (price reduced)

2012-04-26 Thread stoker
Hi All - One more try - I have for sale a Nitto M12 rack - it was used for about a week. It appears to be unused. I am including a pair of Nitto cantilever adapter studs that allow the proper use of both rack and cantilevers on your bike. $85.00 shipped CONUS. PayPal only please - Thanks all!

[RBW] rack suggestions

2012-04-26 Thread oren
well i have a newer atlantis and i cant help but notice the threaded holes at the top of the fork (fork shoulder). does anyone know of any racks that would mount into these threads? i would prefer a porteur or cargo style rack. i have a paul flatbed rack, and yet i dont like how it mounts on

Re: RE: [RBW] Re: All Rounder vs Bleriot -Hetres w/ fenders

2012-04-26 Thread eastcentral
Joan, do you ever pop out the fenders when you have a string of no-rain days and throw'em on for wet ones? Does the frame lend itself to this or is clearance tight enough that fenders stay put? I ask because I'm currently looking to buy a Bleriot and set it up as a rando all-day-er. On

[RBW] Re: FS 62 cm like new Hunqapillar

2012-04-26 Thread Tom Carstens
I've sold my Quickbeam and I'm reposting to sell my Hunqapiullar. Price: $2,300.00 If someone is interested in just purchasing the frame and fork I would be open to that since not everyone would find the way I built the bike up to their liking. The following is a description of the bicycle:

[RBW] Re: 46cm to 44cm Noodles?

2012-04-26 Thread bicyclebill
I'm also using the Harris/Nitto randonneur bars and like them. Mine are the 42 and they suit my needs in daily traffic. I'm fortunate that Harris is my LBS! Good luck, Bill On Apr 24, 8:26 am, BCDrums bcdr...@comcast.net wrote: How about this randonneur bar from Nitto at Harris

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

2012-04-26 Thread AndyBikeman
Hope this link works for my FlickR photo page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79434836@N04/ On Apr 24, 5:15 pm, Thomas Nezovich t...@cox.net wrote: John Philip provides this link that shows some snow shots:     http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnyriv/sets/72157629525386656/ On Apr 24, 2012, at 11:10