[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

2012-09-11 Thread RJM
There are 4 that I know of in Paducah, KY. One is my Hillborne, the other a Hilsen, another Hillborne and a Bleriot. On Thursday, September 6, 2012 10:56:30 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I see various threads on here about Rivendell's representation in various parts of the

RE: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

2012-09-11 Thread Marc Schwartz
Three in Las Cruces, NM. My Bleriot, a Bombadil, and an AHH. Thats all. Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of RJM [crccpadu...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 5:55 AM To:

[RBW] FS: Nitto Lugged stem, Paul Racer brakes, Tents, Campy Ti seatpost,650b tires

2012-09-11 Thread hobie
I have the following parts for sale. All prices include shipping. US only. Thanks for looking. 1- Nitto lugged quill stem 11cm. Excellent condition. $150.00 1- Campagnolo Record Titanium seatpost 27.2 $200.00 Together w. the Nitto lugged stem they make a nice match. The lustre is similar,the

Re: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area

2012-09-11 Thread Montclair BobbyB
My son is a freshman at Univ of MD (College Park)... He's been more into cars than bikes, but I'm trying to convince him this is a great opportunity to turn his life around... :) I'd be very interested to see how many students turn out for this event, or whether it's a mostly an older crowd...

[RBW] Re: Clever front-load setup

2012-09-11 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I wish I had a Mark's Rack or an M12 on all my bikes, but I don't... I do own a few of those cheapie aluminum mini-racks, though... and this idea (while perhaps not suitable for all bikes as a front loader) does give me a few ideas for a DIY dork-aleur to share the load with these types of

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Lugged stem, Paul Racer brakes, Tents, Campy Ti seatpost,650b tires

2012-09-11 Thread Mojo
Very nice sales presentation Hobie. Easy to mentally access item, description, price. I don't need any of your items and will resist my urge for the Campy ti post. But wanted pass on my impression that you organized it well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Lugged stem, Paul Racer brakes, Tents, Campy Ti seatpost,650b tires

2012-09-11 Thread jimmy johnsen
Thanks. It is the best post I've ever used. Should keep it but have to pay for other stuff. From: Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:09 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Lugged stem, Paul Racer

[RBW] Re: Ride for the Friendship

2012-09-11 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
We'll take good care of Tommy. I've found myself in some pretty miserable conditions over the years on various adventures. Even though there was cold, wet, hot, hungry, tired, whatever... those can be the best times when sharing them with friends. --Andy On Monday, September 10, 2012

Re: [RBW] Re: Clever front-load setup

2012-09-11 Thread PATRICK MOORE
If I had more initiative, I'd try something similar on the cheap Italian folder I have. Post photos if and when you do this. On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: I wish I had a Mark's Rack or an M12 on all my bikes, but I don't... I do own a few

Re: [RBW] Re: Clever front-load setup

2012-09-11 Thread Joe Bunik
That is awesome, thanks for digging it up, Patrick. I'd actually seen that on the Xootr site and thought it could work, but glad somebody went ahead and did it!!! I'm tempted to add one to my minivelo (still the BEST commute vehicle I've ever had!), but am still working on cobbling up a

Re: [RBW] Re: Clever front-load setup

2012-09-11 Thread Joe Bunik
p.s. that could so totally work on my rig - just replace the lower headset clamp with a stem: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/7106803573/in/set-72157629884073991/ =- Joe On 9/11/12, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: That is awesome, thanks for digging it up, Patrick. I'd actually seen

Re: [RBW] Re: Clever front-load setup

2012-09-11 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That's a great bike, and the stem too! On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: p.s. that could so totally work on my rig - just replace the lower headset clamp with a stem: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/7106803573/in/set-72157629884073991/ =- Joe On

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-11 Thread pb
Gosh... just my size... if a price were listed, I might have been been interested. Pity. ~pb On Thursday, September 6, 2012 5:02:40 PM UTC-7, tragicallyaverage wrote: FS: 60cm Quickbeam. First generation green version with cantilever brakes. I'm 6'3, around a 93cm pbh and this is too

Re: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area

2012-09-11 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Are you going, Bobby? I'll be there, I expect, and hope to be on the Mystery Bike On Sep 11, 2012, at 11:42 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.commailto:montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: My son is a freshman at Univ of MD (College Park)... He's been more into cars than bikes, but

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-11 Thread Brian Campbell
No price=hope of a bidding war. Its called ebay. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8no_YZu3rhoJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2012-09-11 Thread bulldog1935
Riv's MKS Grip King (Lambda) pedals are the best thing since Technomic quills. I can ride in my Merrell sandals and they stick like glue. They pedals are the final touch in my upright riding adjustment. I have a compression injury in my left knee from a car wreck when I was young. Riding

[RBW] Re: A Minor Modification

2012-09-11 Thread bulldog1935
Very nice job - really sharp. I ride with a Bell Muni helmet with a flip mirror, and find it to be all the mirror I need. But still, great job and it looks sharp. (I also like the visor on the helmet) On Sunday, September 9, 2012 3:55:56 PM UTC-5, David T. wrote: I have really been

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-11 Thread tragicallyaverage
Sorry about the price issue. I completely flaked on that aspect. Not trying to run up bids or anything at all. Looking for $700 plus shipping if necessary. I'm located in Chicago. If I'm way off on the price, feel free to guide me in the right direction. On Thursday, September 6, 2012 7:02:40

[RBW] Re: Tubing Thicknesses on Rivs

2012-09-11 Thread Johan Larsson
It gets me a little worried that these misconceptions about bicycle tubing can spread even more... I'd like to add to your explanation Bill M., with something from this ironworker rebar bending perspective, the one that got Grant confused. If a man bending rebar can steer someone away from

[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

2012-09-11 Thread peech1...@yahoo.com
A couple of weeks ago my wife Kae and I brought my Sam Hillborne and her Betty Foy to the Cities, about a 3 hour drive up the river. What a great trail system and what a great city! We got lost several times but were having so much fun enjoying the weather and the town from our bikes that it

[RBW] Re: Ancient Rivendell

2012-09-11 Thread bulldog1935
I'm pretty sure it's an old Rudge http://oldbike.wordpress.com/1912-rudge-whitworth-no-3-aero-special-de-luxe-all-weather-full-roadster/ On Monday, September 10, 2012 3:00:14 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: A local bar held a Vintage Bike Rally/swap this past Saturday. Amidst the other

[RBW] Re: Sackville Grid Gray question

2012-09-11 Thread Ron Mc
Yes, I'm planning to try something similar with 1/4-inch minicell foam - can get a 2' square sheet for about $5. It will also also insulate it if I want to keep something cool. But also interested in improving the weathering. Last time we got caught in the rain, I had just my front bag

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-11 Thread David Banzer
I realized that I'd forgotten to include a price. I added a post yesterday including the price of $700 plus shipping if applicable, but since I'm new to the group it takes a bit to post. Thanks, David On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 1:09 PM, pb pbridge...@aol.com wrote: Gosh... just my size... if a

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

2012-09-11 Thread Mojo
I have a friend in Mesilla, the adobe side of Las Cruces, that has an Atlantis. He rides often on Snow Road, Shalem Colony, to the airport and beyond, and some of the valley ditch banks. Las Cruces is my previous hometown. Nowadays I am in Grand Junction CO where I have heard there are a

Re: [RBW] Re: Ancient Rivendell

2012-09-11 Thread Joe Bunik
I don't think it's a (/that) Rudge, or necessarily English... I'm going to just wild guess maybe CCM? Also note the wonderful truss fork... (and, check out my friend's new ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77646587@N00/7954970772 !) Struts were pretty common among the big Boscos of yore - here's

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-11 Thread Mojo
Thats a deal folks for a limited edition versatile, robust, unique bike. I am fully enjoying my 60cm Quickbeam for commutes and tootles in the valley. I wish I had paid only $700 for mine. I recommend a Nitto M-12 and basket up front. On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:10:51 PM UTC-6,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Quickbeam.

2012-09-11 Thread Brian Campbell
Thanks for the update! Please disregard the snark in my earlier post! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/mJfzp_BgnToJ. To post to this

Re: Re: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area

2012-09-11 Thread Joan Oppel
The Mystery Bike!!! Another reason not to miss this event. On 09/11/12, Allingham II, Thomas Jthomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:Are you going, Bobby? I'll be there, I expect, and hope to be on the Mystery BikeOn Sep 11, 2012, at 11:42 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:My son is

RE: [RBW] Re: Rivs by city

2012-09-11 Thread Marc Schwartz
Quatro en Cruces! Bueno! El Otro Marcos From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Mojo [gjtra...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 1:50 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW]

[RBW] Re: Ride for the Friendship

2012-09-11 Thread William
Ely is the man. On Monday, September 10, 2012 9:57:30 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: I'm lucky enough to be able to share my riding with friends old and new. My buddy Tommy has ridden with me down the coast, through the rivers, in the rain, in the sun, with a smile on his face. We have

[RBW] Re: Ride for the Friendship

2012-09-11 Thread dougP
Good topic, Manny. Got me to thinking that most of the people I consider good friends are also biking buddies. Longer rides especially multi-day rides really reveal a person's true nature. The rider that's there to help you fix flat in the rain at dusk or share that last sandwich is the real

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2012-09-11 Thread lungimsam
I am torn between my speedplay clipless and platforms. I seem to switch them up alot. I will say that clipless is the ultimate in riding comfort and attachment, for me. But it sure is nice to get off a bike and be able to walk around in regular shoes. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2012-09-11 Thread Brewster Fong
On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 2:38:15 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: I am torn between my speedplay clipless and platforms. I seem to switch them up alot. I will say that clipless is the ultimate in riding comfort and attachment, for me. But it sure is nice to get off a bike and be

[RBW] MKS Sylvan Pedals with Clips and Straps FS

2012-09-11 Thread ERIC NORRIS
Pair of MKS Sylvan pedals with large clips and black leather straps. $30 shipped in the CONUS. Used for a couple of rides. Excellent condition. http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/799263/lightbox/ --Eric N www.campyonly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] stem shifters!

2012-09-11 Thread William
I might have to get me a copy of the IRD stem shifter thingy. That thing is sweet! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh15.htm -- 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: FS: Nitto Lugged stem, Paul Racer brakes, Tents, Campy Ti seatpost,650b tires

2012-09-11 Thread GeorgeS
Is the lugged stem still available? If so, I'll take it. GeorgeS On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:35:13 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: I have the following parts for sale. All prices include shipping. US only. Thanks for looking. 1- Nitto lugged quill stem 11cm. Excellent condition. $150.00 1-

Re: [RBW] Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area

2012-09-11 Thread PittsburghRider
Hope to get down early thursday from Pittsburgh, then return on friday. Maybe overnight with some friends in Annapolis, or just grab a room nearby. Looking forward to meeting some of the Riv Rally East folks. Rusty On Monday, September 10, 2012 3:51:46 PM UTC-4, Joan wrote: Should have made

[RBW] Sun race indexed downtube shifters. Do you use them?

2012-09-11 Thread William
Sunrace makes UBER cheap downtube shifters. The Left is friction only, and the right is index only for 9sp shimano spacing. I'm tempted to give them a try. They are only $20 or so depending on the channel you acquire them through. Anybody using them? -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] MKS Sylvan Pedals with Clips and Straps FS

2012-09-11 Thread ERIC NORRIS
Pedals have been sold. --Eric On Sep 11, 2012, at 3:29 PM, ERIC NORRIS campyonly...@me.com wrote: Pair of MKS Sylvan pedals with large clips and black leather straps. $30 shipped in the CONUS. Used for a couple of rides. Excellent condition.

Re: [RBW] Sun race indexed downtube shifters. Do you use them?

2012-09-11 Thread ERIC NORRIS
Wonder if they would work with Campy 9-speed? On Sep 11, 2012, at 4:03 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Sunrace makes UBER cheap downtube shifters. The Left is friction only, and the right is index only for 9sp shimano spacing. I'm tempted to give them a try. They are only $20 or

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2012-09-11 Thread BSWP
I think the Grip Kings are the ugliest pieces of kit that RBW sells. Clunky and strangely-shaped. And they don't even come standard with the requisite set screws, which are needed to hold your shoes in place. On the other hand, the VP Gripsters are fantastic. Thin, light, pre-installed (with

[RBW] Re: Rivs by city

2012-09-11 Thread Jason Underwood
Cool, Kentucky Rivs! My wife and I have two more on the other end of the state, in Flemingsburg. 2011 Hilsen (his) and 2011 Hillborne (hers). Jason Underwood On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 7:55:47 AM UTC-4, RJM wrote: There are 4 that I know of in Paducah, KY. One is my Hillborne, the other

[RBW] MKS Sylvan Pedals with Clips and Straps FS

2012-09-11 Thread ERIC NORRIS
Pair of MKS Sylvan pedals with large clips and black leather straps. $30 shipped in the CONUS. Used for a couple of rides. Excellent condition. http://tinyurl.com/8udfr3p --Eric N www.campyonly.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Grant at College Park Bikes - DC metro area

2012-09-11 Thread Joe K
I won't be going, but just wanted to mention that College Park has a long history with classic steel bicycles. About 10 years there, I made a side trip to see them while I was in Baltimore for work. I also know they had a devastating incident some years ago (fire? theft?) that seriously reduced

[RBW] Rivs in Rhode Island

2012-09-11 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
i have 2 Rams, an Atlantis, Heron Road and a Heron Wayfarer. my buddy has a Saluki and a Heron Randonnuer which only a handful were produced so im told this past sunday on our clubs annual century i saw an orange Ram and an Atlantis. the club's prez has a green Quickbeam last year in

[RBW] FS: Specialized Tahoe shoes

2012-09-11 Thread Gino Zahnd
Size 10 / 43. They look like these: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32253363@N07/4459200469/lightbox/ They are very lightly used, I'd say a 9 of 10 condition. Name a fair price, meet me either in the city near the ballpark, or Mill Valley, and they're yours. They're super comfortable, great for