Re: [RBW] New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread Brian Hanson
Congrats, Jack - I hope you enjoy your Homer as much as I have enjoyed mine! Brian Seattle, WA On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 11:08 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Ahhh, congratulations no getting your first Rivendell bike. The first of many... I'm sure! I also got started with an AHH

Re: [RBW] Tech specs on Rivendell seat binder allen bolt and nut

2013-03-16 Thread Earl Grey
I broke my seatpost binder bolt a couple of weeks ago and measured (the broken bolt, held together) with calipers. I got 25mm of threads (M6 bolt). This is for a 2009 Sam. I'd just go buy a 22 and a 25 to be safe. Can't hurt to have a backup. I didn't even crank down very tight, but I had been

Re: [RBW] New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread Lyle Bogart
Welcome Congratulations, Jack! Cheers! lyle On 16 March 2013 02:13, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats, Jack - I hope you enjoy your Homer as much as I have enjoyed mine! Brian Seattle, WA On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 11:08 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.comwrote: Ahhh,

[RBW] Re: New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread ascpgh
Welcome to the fold! No review or related story does as well as the conversations in preparation or the arrival that box, not to speak of the ride itself. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Welcome Jack. Hope to see photos of your bike soon. I'm a new owner too; just got my Hillborne last month. On Friday, March 15, 2013 9:11:53 AM UTC-7, NWAJack wrote: Although I've posted a few things on here, I just wanted to introduce myself. I've just become the proud owner of a new

Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

2013-03-16 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Actually look on the website, both the Bagman and SQR are rated to 20kg. On Friday, March 15, 2013 7:37:20 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: The Bagman and the SQR are both rated for 10 kg, IIRC. Note too that the Bagman QR's QR less the wire support -- ie, just the part that clamps to the

[RBW] Re: NYC bike shops and rentals

2013-03-16 Thread Kai Vierstra
I can't say I know much about bike rental in the city, Bike and Roll seems like it does a brisk business and they have a lot of locations. As for shops, I like the folks at NYC Velo. Their shop's not really interesting outside of a normal well stocked bike shop but their repair staff is nice

Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

2013-03-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
No, 10 kg: http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/other/bagman http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/other/sqrclamp The Bagman now has seatstay struts, but the old, pre-strut model also was rated to 10 kg. I'd not want to put 20 kg (44 lb) in a saddlebag anyway! On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 8:45 AM,

[RBW] Re: Tokyo Fixed Visits Nitto Video

2013-03-16 Thread Jeremy Till
Seen that a couple of times, and I'm always thinking about how much trouble I could get into if I had one of those power-tube benders and could make my own handlebars. Guess I would need a heat treating system too, although I could just stick with chromoly... On Friday, March 15, 2013 9:18:18

Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

2013-03-16 Thread Peter Morgano
I have the strut model but they were wonky and a bit ugly. Luckily they come off clean and easy with a couple of m5 screws so I could put them back on if I feel the need. On Mar 16, 2013 11:00 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: No, 10 kg:

[RBW] FS: Shimano Uniglide 13-21 7 speed freewheels, VG, $25 ea shipped CONUS.

2013-03-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Twist tooth, all very good to as new condition -- no signs of tooth wear. Buy them all for discount. Your loss will be my gain. Ballad of Judas Priest -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or

[RBW] Re: WTT Nitto Moustache bars for Albatross Bars

2013-03-16 Thread Tonester
I like the fact that it appears the Manny's auto-correct turned bar-none into barn-on. What the hell is a barn-on? Is that what happens on farms? On Friday, March 15, 2013 8:14:07 AM UTC-7, Frank Brose wrote: I would have to agree with both you and Mike but this bike will probably see

[RBW] WTB: Periscopa or 80mm Dirt Drop Stem

2013-03-16 Thread jar351
Hi, folks. Has anyone got an old Periscopa lying in the old parts bin? I've got my town/touring bike set up with Soma Oxford bars (very like Albratrosses) and a Kalloy Dirt Drop 100mm stem (Nitto DD copy), and I'm not quite getting the laid-back position that I'm going for. Previously, I'd

[RBW] Re: NYC bike shops and rentals

2013-03-16 Thread Evan Jahn
The Hub and Waterfront Bikes are both great for rentals. The Hub is also one of the city's better shops for practical city bikes and is worth a visit: http://www.hubcycles.com/ http://www.bikeshopny.com/ Other interesting shops to check out: http://www.redlanternbicycles.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

2013-03-16 Thread samh
Does anyone have a good methodology for repainting a damaged chain stay? On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:11:02 PM UTC-6, William wrote: Chainsuck definitely is a huge bummer. It would be an even more huge a bummer to have it happen on a brand new bike. Like Garth, I'm grateful to have

[RBW] Re: FS:original wooly warm vest with single back pocket

2013-03-16 Thread dean899
*This sweater is back up for sale* as i did not receive payment from the last interested party. On Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:46:03 PM UTC-6, dean899 wrote: its sold thank you On Mar 2, 9:43 am, dean899 monte.di...@gmail.com wrote: the original wooly warm vest with the single back

Re: [RBW] Re: Understand your limitations.

2013-03-16 Thread samh
Wow! Absolutely beautiful bike. Thanks for posting. On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:59:55 PM UTC-6, ttoshi wrote: Here's my AHH set up for the 600k, but I ended up using a medium acorn saddlebag in the rear because I had ample drop bags for the ride (3 opportunities to get items). If I had

[RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

2013-03-16 Thread Tonester
I've got a couple of R10's that I'm not using, one needs hardware from rack eyelet, the other is complete. $50/$65 respectively. On Friday, March 15, 2013 1:27:34 PM UTC-7, dailyrandonneur wrote: Another option is the Nitto R-10 mini rear rack. It has been a really good setup for us on a

Re: [RBW] All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Bernard
I love the yellow. In my opinion, the brighter colors really bring out the details in a Rivendell frame. Your bike reminds me that I need a yellow/gold/butterscotch Riv one day. :-) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, March 15, 2013 6:38:26 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: Yea...tape is temporary.

[RBW] Re: Legolas!

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Bernard
It can be ordered with a threaded steerer. The Legolas is based on Mark's custom cross Rivs, which use threadless, but it can be ordered either way, same as the Roadeo. Also noted in the latest email is that the Glorius and Wilbury with the insanely-fancy lugs can still be ceated. *That*..is

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54cm Ram frame + fork

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Bernard
Sold! Me! On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:16:17 AM UTC-7, JL wrote: Still accepting offers on this: - jason Standard-ish riv build: 54cm toyo built ram (blue) 42 noodles/tech deluxe/ultegra headset,rd/ Dura Ace FD /Shim 600friction dt shifter/700x28c roughie toughies/105/araya

[RBW] Re: All Rounder with Midge bar UPDATE

2013-03-16 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Whatta Machine! Get out and get that bike dirty. Really nice set up. - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread Kelly
Congratulations!!! I started with and still have a AHH. Just keep changing things. Please post photos! Here is mine from yesterdays ride. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8559978853/in/photostream Kelly On Friday, March 15, 2013 11:11:53 AM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: Although I've

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano Uniglide 13-21 7 speed freewheels, VG, $25 ea shipped CONUS.

2013-03-16 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Patrick: Just to be clear, do you mean Uniglide (which is an early Shimano cassette design and is not compatible with current production free hubs) or do you mean freewheels? http://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#uniglide On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano Uniglide 13-21 7 speed freewheels, VG, $25 ea shipped CONUS.

2013-03-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Freewheels. Uniglide freewheels. On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick: Just to be clear, do you mean Uniglide (which is an early Shimano cassette design and is not compatible with current production free hubs) or do you mean

Re: [RBW] FS: Shimano Uniglide 13-21 7 speed freewheels, VG, $25 ea shipped CONUS.

2013-03-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Correction, possibly: Perhaps they weren't named Uniglide until the first freehub arrived, but they are the same twist tooth design. On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Freewheels. Uniglide freewheels. On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Bruce Herbitter

Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

2013-03-16 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Whoops, I stand corrected. I had done the lb. convertion and remembered the 20 part. Thanks. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:00:19 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: No, 10 kg: http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/other/bagman http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/other/sqrclamp The Bagman now

[RBW] Re: New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread NWAJack
Very pretty bike Kelly and thanks everyone. I'll post a pic soon. n Saturday, March 16, 2013 1:33:49 PM UTC-5, Kelly wrote: Congratulations!!!   I started with and still have a AHH.  Just keep changing things.   Please post photos!     Here is mine from yesterdays ride.

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas!

2013-03-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Yeah but at full custom price you could get 3 bettys On Mar 16, 2013 2:21 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: It can be ordered with a threaded steerer. The Legolas is based on Mark's custom cross Rivs, which use threadless, but it can be ordered either way, same as the Roadeo. Also

[RBW] Re: New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread NWAJack
http://instagr.am/p/W7lFfzgH3r/ n Saturday, March 16, 2013 2:55:13 PM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: Very pretty bike Kelly and thanks everyone. I'll post a pic soon. n Saturday, March 16, 2013 1:33:49 PM UTC-5, Kelly wrote: Congratulations!!!   I started with and still have a

[RBW] Re: New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread Kelly
Sweet! I love the bags too! Thanks for posting Kelly On Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:02:10 PM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: http://instagr.am/p/W7lFfzgH3r/ n Saturday, March 16, 2013 2:55:13 PM UTC-5, NWAJack wrote: Very pretty bike Kelly and thanks everyone. I'll post a pic soon.

[RBW] Re: New AHH Owner Intro

2013-03-16 Thread NWAJack
Sure. I love them too. Really love the friction shift too. Much nicer than my trek. No CHUNK sound everytime i shift!! n Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:12:57 PM UTC-5, Kelly wrote: Sweet!  I love the bags too!    Thanks for posting  Kelly On Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:02:10 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas!

2013-03-16 Thread Zack
True, but not in a big size. On Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:57:31 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: Yeah but at full custom price you could get 3 bettys -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: WTB: Periscopa or 80mm Dirt Drop Stem

2013-03-16 Thread WETH
I have equipped an old Motobecane with a periscopa stem and Albatross bars. I rode the set-up two days ago for about 15 miles and found it quite comfortable. I did have to move my hand position forward, toward the stem, on the Albatross bars, otherwise the handling was a bit twitchy. That is

Re: [RBW] Re: BOM: 48 Hunq with Boscos!

2013-03-16 Thread Reid
Hi John and thanks a lot for the reply. I looked at the Peter White site earlier, but did not catch that section. Duh! Now I'll order a couple of those mounts myself. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Legolas!

2013-03-16 Thread Joe Bernard
I hear ya. I wish I hadn't had a mixte is a girl's bike bias back then when the price was lower. I rode this red Wilbury around the building, and it was *buttah!* http://www.flickr.com/photos/archivalclothing/320216954/ On Saturday, March 16, 2013 12:57:31 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Yeah but

[RBW] 13-21 fws

2013-03-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Took a closer look and they are not quite as unused as I at first thought, so $20 each shipped CONUS, all shipped CONUS for $65. Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale -- __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

2013-03-16 Thread Davidbea
Will a Shimano 600 Arabesque work with a 11-32 8 speed cassette? David Hays Kenmore, New York On Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:07:50 PM UTC-5, Daniel wrote: David, Congrats on the 650B AHH! I'll defer to the experts about the BB and cranks. I'll chime in, though, on the 8 speed cassette and old

[RBW] Re: WTB: Periscopa or 80mm Dirt Drop Stem

2013-03-16 Thread jar351
Whoa nelly! From the looks of it a Periscopa will get my bars considerably higher than they are now and a little further back. I hadn't realized how tall that thing was until now. Lovely. Thanks so much, Erl, for sharing about your experience. On a related note, have you found the B17 (?)

Re: [RBW] Re: Hupe or Fender for saddlebag support (if it rides too low)?

2013-03-16 Thread Robert Barr
Keith, I bought a Wire Guard for the same reason you list. There was the potential for some cable rub on the small Saddlesack that I use on my Hunq. A top rack seemed overkill, and the Hupe didn't look like it would fit a small Saddlesack. I have only used the wire guard for 3 days, but I think

[RBW] Re: wanted: large saddlesack

2013-03-16 Thread Erin R
On Friday, March 15, 2013 9:25:14 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: Anybody want to sell a large SaddleSack in good shape? I love my well-used Carradice camper, but the extra bigness of the saddlesack is appealing. Willing to discuss asking price in some combination of cash,