[RBW] Re: Pedals

2012-09-15 Thread Bill
A friend of mine loves her Ergon PC2 pedals: http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/pc2 Myself, I am a Shimano A530 kinda guy. On Friday, September 14, 2012 7:26:47 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: Now I am back to the Touring pedals and clips-no straps. I wear blue canvas Nike tennis shoes.

[RBW] Re: For Sale; Riv Quickbeam Flip-Flop SS Wheel set, GB 2286 Front Bag, etc

2012-09-15 Thread GeorgeS
I will take the Berthoud bag, Campy Pista crank set and the Suntour pedals if they are still available. Let me know the total and I will PayPal tonight. I'll be away from computer during day. GeorgeS On Sunday, May 27, 2012 10:53:54 AM UTC-5, Mayfly wrote: Hiya All! The Stuff Purge

Re: [RBW] Rain Gear?

2012-09-15 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I've been pleased with a Shower's Pass touring jacket and some rain pants. You'll need a helmet cover and waterproof rain booties or splats for your shoes if you want to keep them dry as well. Depends on the kind of ride you're doing, as you can get soaked from sweat too. On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-15 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
I'm quite happy with the $20 O2 jackets. They are extremely light weight, breathable and 100% waterproof, and come either with or without a hood. No pockets at all unfortunately. Jay On Sep 15, 1:11 pm, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: I've been pleased with a Shower's Pass

[RBW] Re: FS: Cycles Swift Waxed Cotton Randonneur front bag

2012-09-15 Thread doc
Grrr. I've got the matching Short Stacks, but the piggy bank is empty. Nice looking bag. On Friday, September 14, 2012 10:24:34 AM UTC-4, john wrote: Hi ya. I've got a new, never used Swift Cycles Rando bag for sale. Gorgeous bag, great craftspersonship! I paid $250 for the bag plus

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread Matthew J
Michael: Rivendell spaces its bikes 132.5 intentionally to allow owners to choose between 130 and 135 hubs as needs dictate. It takes a little oomph to get the 135 mounted for sure. Nothing wrong with doing so. Will not hurt the bike or hub. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-15 Thread Matthew J
Mission Work shop makes a very nice if expensive rain jacket. The regular is very light. They make one ultra-light for extra dollars. The jacket is made out of a water proof fabric that moves well with the body. Three pockets in front, one well hidden pocket inback. It has vent zips.

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-15 Thread Michael Hechmer
This is a tricky question; it's all temperature dependent. If its 80+ I usually just ignore the rain. Below that I have a light weight pearl izumi rain jacket, but it doesn't breath all that well. If it's cool enough for arm warmers before it starts raining I really like an older Ibex shak

[RBW] The banana bag has been sold

2012-09-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for the interest. -- Believe nothing until it has been officially denied. -- Claude Cockburn - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
Did the AHH change rear spacing? Mine is 135 mm, as we're all the original darker blue ones. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2012, at 5:00 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: Michael: Rivendell spaces its bikes 132.5 intentionally to allow owners to choose between 130 and 135 hubs

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread Matthew J
I could be mixing it up with another Riv., but I believe my first batch Hilsen was 132.5. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread Leslie
On Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:02:18 PM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: I could be mixing it up with another Riv., but I believe my first batch Hilsen was 132.5. Original plan for the Rambouillet was to be a 130 rear, but then RBW went 132.5 so that you could go either 130 or 135. (I went

Re: [RBW] Rain Gear?

2012-09-15 Thread jimD
+1 on Shower's Pass. Even then there's the problem of getting 'damp' from the inside out. Splats are good too. Fenders are must have. My goal is to keep from getting soaked and/or cold. I surrender when it comes to total 'dryness'. -JimD On Sep 15, 2012, at 3:11 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: I've

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
My second batch one was made at Waterford and is 135. The literature advertising the bike when it was new in 2007 said it would be 135 on the AHH, but that Rivendell also thought 132.5 could make a lot of sense. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2012, at 9:02 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com

[RBW] FS: Rare Nitto rack, new

2012-09-15 Thread Bill
For Sale: A Nitto RN201 saddlebag support rack. Only available to Japanese domestic market. I have never seen these anywhere besides Japan. Attaches to rear cantilever brakes and bridge boss for fender. This rack is essentially the saddlebag equivalent of the Nitto M12 or M13. Same finish

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-15 Thread Ron Mc
For those of us who like to keep a poncho stuffed away, I think Vaude makes certainly the best buy in cycle-specific ponchos. The trick is finding and/or getting one over here. I ordered a pair from Dresden. On Thursday, September 13, 2012 1:55:57 PM UTC-5, tragicallyaverage wrote: As

[RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Roadeo, F/F/HS

2012-09-15 Thread 3wheelin
if you can stretch the frame into a 59, consider it sold On Sep 12, 7:03 am, sjauch sja...@gmail.com wrote: Still for sale, how about $1250 shipped? On Thursday, September 6, 2012 9:43:24 AM UTC-4, sjauch wrote: Hi, Selling my Roadeo which is about 2 years old. Some paint chips around

[RBW] Re: Buzz Bomb Bicycles Eye Candy

2012-09-15 Thread 3wheelin
I've had the privilege of meeting with coot on many occasions here in Reno. His expertise has helped me in some purchases I've made. His collection is beautiful and his passion for bicycles is endless and contagious. On Sep 14, 5:41 am, Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.com wrote: Got a

[RBW] Re: FS: Cycles Swift Waxed Cotton Randonneur front bag

2012-09-15 Thread john
Actually, this is a Swift Industries bag, not a Cycles Swift bag, as a reader pointed out correctly. My mistake. On Saturday, September 15, 2012 4:26:02 AM UTC-7, doc wrote: Grrr. I've got the matching Short Stacks, but the piggy bank is empty. Nice looking bag. On Friday, September 14,

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

2012-09-15 Thread islaysteve
Thanks for sharing Proteus as well as CPC. When I first moved to this area 30+ years ago I had an old Mercier with tubulars. Proteus had affordable Clement tubulars and I would make the trip up there to buy them. Steve On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:10:37 PM UTC-4, Marty wrote: There's

[RBW] Re: A little OT: Swift Industries interview

2012-09-15 Thread Ron Mc
I'm going to throw up another bag maker here - Brian Laplander His Carsick panniers are as good as it gets. http://carsickdesigns.com/PRODUCTS/Pages/PANNIERS.html On Monday, September 10, 2012 12:06:32 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote: I got to interview Martina from Swift this weekend. They make

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2012-09-15 Thread Ron Mc
Altrec is a good outfit - I've probably bought 3 pairs of shoes from them, Merrell sandals and Keen water boots. Feet are very specific animals, though. I have ice-skates with high arches, and Merrell Kahunas are the best thing I've ever done for them. Been through 4 pair and recently

[RBW] Sackville Grid Gray Otters Wax result

2012-09-15 Thread Ron Mc
When I asked Spenser about weatherproofing Sackville Grid Gray fabric with Otter Wax, he asked the Scot fabric makers, and here was their reply: With regards restoring or refreshing traditional proofed canvas I am not sure there is a lot you can do. Our recommendations for cleaning are very

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

2012-09-15 Thread Bicyclebill
Hobie, I'll take the Ti post if still available. Please contact me offline. Thanks, Bill On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 10:35:13 AM UTC-4, 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

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread Michael Richters
On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 7:00 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: Michael: Rivendell spaces its bikes 132.5 intentionally to allow owners to choose between 130 and 135 hubs as needs dictate. It takes a little oomph to get the 135 mounted for sure. Nothing wrong with doing so. Will

Re: [RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Clicking Question

2012-09-15 Thread Robert Barr
Zack, I chased a bottom bracket click for months on my MB3 commuter. I took it to the LBS and they pulled the bottom bracket, pronounced the bearings good, snugged it up, and I went off without a click. Three weeks later my click was back. I went back to the shop and we repeated the process. The

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

2012-09-15 Thread Bicyclebill
Hobie, Tried to post this a few minutes ago but it doesn't seem to have gone through. I'll take the Ti seatpost. Please reply offline, Thanks, Bill On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 10:35:13 AM UTC-4, hobie wrote: I have the following parts for sale. All prices include shipping. US only.

[RBW] Re: Bottom Bracket Clicking Question

2012-09-15 Thread Bill
check your pedals. On Friday, September 14, 2012 5:09:19 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: It's hard to imagine what you could do to contaminate a sealed BB. It's easier to imagine being the outlier on the tail end of the quality distribution curve. The good thing about higher end, eg

[RBW] Re: Sackville Grid Gray question

2012-09-15 Thread Ron Mc
Otter wax worked great. The grid gray bags came out beautiful, waterproof and stiffer. As expected, it left a sheen on the fabric. The key is to not apply too much wax - the grid tries to grab it - use a blow drier, and rub it in well with your fingers, per the instructions. My photos

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread Peter Morgano
Any decent bike shop will have tools to spread it that small amount and realign dropouts. Cost me 40 bucks in nyc which is top of the market. On Sep 15, 2012 12:28 PM, Michael Richters michael.richt...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 7:00 AM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] FS: Levi's Gran Fondo Entry - 9/29/12

2012-09-15 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Hey there - Since the tumble I took a couple weeks ago still has me off the bike, I've grudgingly accepted the fact that I won't do this ride this year (Ribs, healing, ultimately won't be a problem, but now it's uncomfy.). I have an entry for the 2012 Levi's Gran Fondo (the full Fondo 103

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
I would not file it. Maybe you should call Rivendell. Is it possible that your frame was tweaked in transit somewhere? You should call them and not take my word on the following speculation which is that I'd be surprised if they let a frame get sold to a customer that is not 135 without

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
Yes, that too. I had the rear of my QB (similar frame to AHH) respaced from 120 to 135. So far, so good (knock on wood.) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2012, at 9:37 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Any decent bike shop will have tools to spread it that small amount and

[RBW] 62cm Rambouillet $1700 Seattle CL

2012-09-15 Thread rcnute
Not mine, nice deal! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/3272943962.html Ryan -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

[RBW] Brooks Saddles on The Clymb

2012-09-15 Thread Philip Williamson
I appreciate pointers to good prices on good gear, even though I hardly ever buy stuff. Philip Biketinker.com -- 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] Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread Kelly
Ok so I've got SON28 on the Bombadil, AHH and my wifes Atlantis. I have a Shimano 3n80 on my Quickbeam. I can notice a difference in drag between the SON28 and 3N80 though negligible. I was looking around after purchasing a 68 cm RAM for a something but didn't want to shell out the big

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread Leslie
On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:09:21 AM UTC-4, Michael Richters wrote: In this case, it's 132.1, measured where the paint is scraped down to bare metal. And on their description of the A Homer Hilsen (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hilsen.htm), it clearly says: Rear dropout

[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread charlie
I wondered about this hubI have the switchable one purchased from Velo Orange and it works nice but want a hub for my daughter and thought of the unswitched version. My only concern.does it seal against moisture as well or is this just hype? I've had no problems with my current hub but

[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread Kelly
Is the SP the brand Velo Orange was selling? I just went to look and couldn't find a dyno hub on their site. (though I've missed things before) I had also looked at the supernova hub but it was as much as the SON28 or even the New SON which I would buy if spending that much money. Kelly

Re: [RBW] Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread Brian Hanson
Kelly - where did you get the SP hub? Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 10:04 AM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Ok so I've got SON28 on the Bombadil, AHH and my wifes Atlantis. I have a Shimano 3n80 on my Quickbeam. I can notice a difference in drag between the SON28 and 3N80

Re: [RBW] Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread Ken Mattina
I bought mine on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/SP-hub-dynamo-dynohub-PV-8-24-28-and-36h-The-most-efficient-and-lightest-/280955382900?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessorieshash=item416a3eec74 Ken On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Kelly - where did you get the SP

[RBW] Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread Peter Pesce
Glad to hear your positive experience. I have one of these on order for my commuter. Common wisdom seems to be that the SP is the same as the VO and Supernova. VO stopped selling theirs after a couple of months due to quality issues. I've never heard of quality issues with the SP branded ones

RE: [RBW] Re: A little OT: Swift Industries interview

2012-09-15 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Does this attach securely to, say, a Mark's Rack? How much does it wobble, unloaded and loaded? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of john Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 10:27 AM To:

[RBW] Re: Rain Gear?

2012-09-15 Thread Beth H
What kind of rain gear depends greatly on where you live and how much you ride. I'm a daily rider in Portland, OR and I ride all winter long. I have been somewhat disappointed by Showers Pass, especially since they moved their manufacturing from Vietnam to China a few years ago. Quality

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

2012-09-15 Thread jimmy johnsen
Yes the Ti campy post is still for sale. From: Bicyclebill wbpro...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 2:21 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Lugged stem, Paul Racer brakes, Tents, Campy Ti seatpost,650b tires

[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread charlie
Was wondering why VO stopped selling them...the clutch wheel ears were bent a little on mine but it works and I straightened them with no problem. It was probably dropped at some point. I have occasionally had the unit turn off after hitting a large bump requiring that I dismount and re-engage

[RBW] Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread Peter Pesce
Kelly- Do you have the SD or SV model? From my understanding of SP's nomenclature the V is the non-disc and the D is the 6 hole disc version. Also the S indicated the small wheel version, correct? Any feedback on low speed behavior of the S hub? I ordered the 700c wheel version, I believe it's

[RBW] Any RAAM riders here?

2012-09-15 Thread lungimsam
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[RBW] Re: Dyno - SP Dynamo Hub

2012-09-15 Thread Kelly
I have the PV-8 36 On the box they show the SV-8 SD-8 (switchable) and then the PV8 and PD-8 Non-switchable. I bought mine on Ebay wiht free shipping. I had some questions on a couple of things and when I asked I received quick responses. So all seemed good. I did go look at the

[RBW] Another coroplast bar bag

2012-09-15 Thread Joe Broach
With hat tips to RBW regulars TapeBubba for the joinery idea and Cyclofiend for the raw materials. I finally got around to building a prototype bar bag from a campaign sign. I learned a lot, but the basic design goals were achieved! I wanted something that was waterproof, opened and closed like a

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread Matthew J
Been a while since I had the Hilsen. Could be I am remembering a different Riv. Filing the drop outs is much more likely to hurt than help. Even a seasoned metal worker would have difficulty filing the same amount off each side. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Hilsen = All-Rounder?

2012-09-15 Thread rw1911
I very much enjoy my original 700c All-Rounder, but sometimes wish for something a little more zippy/sporty. Looking at the Hilsen (country bike), it appears to be a newer version of the All-Rounder. I haven't found information on the tubing spec, but looking at the geometry specs, they're

Re: [RBW] Cycling in the Economist

2012-09-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'm a working father of 3, commuting by bike year-round in fair-weather Minneapolis (almost no snow last year!). I agree that Portland has more bike culture, but we have them beat with infrastructure (we have more trails, they have more bike boulevards). On Thursday, September 13, 2012

[RBW] Re: Ancient Rivendell

2012-09-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'd ride it! 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 stuff I found this ancient Riv like bike with prototype bosco bars. Nobody could tell me the make or year, but you know, the

Re: [RBW] Cycling in the Economist

2012-09-15 Thread Peter Morgano
The issue with these initiatives is that they alot of them are not set in stone. I am afraid here in NYC all the progress we have made can be unraveled in a few years by some short sighted politicians who want to take us back to the Robert Moses years. We already have Bill Deblasio stating that

[RBW] Re: FS: Levi's Gran Fondo Entry - 9/29/12

2012-09-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
Jim. Sorry to hear about your spill. Hope you heal well. Looks like a good ride. Doing a Clif bar ride thing that day. If I wasn't I would totally jump on this looks like a good ride. On Saturday, September 15, 2012 9:38:23 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Hey there - Since the tumble I

[RBW] Re: Any RAAM riders here?

2012-09-15 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'm one! If you mean RAAM rider as in Riding Amazing Asian Milage rider. -- 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/-/uSCbT1oWx7cJ. To post to

Re: [RBW] Cycling in the Economist

2012-09-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I think that in smaller cities and towns, the cycling infrastructure is more universally seen as a positive quality of life enhancement. Here in Minneapolis, I don't believe an anti-bike mayoral candidate could get elected in the foreseeable future. Gas hit $4 here today, by the way... On