[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
I'm a master of The Google (actually startpage.com. Google tracks your IP, but I digress). RB-Ts are good bikes, but that one is well ridden. I wouldn't pay more than $250 for it. On Monday, April 8, 2013 10:11:47 PM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: Pretty fancy sleuth work, Joe! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] my sort of new to me Hunqapillar
Nice bike, Christian! I think my Hunqa would do a brevet, in its current config, as well. When I have it outfitted with similar wheels/tires and bars as my Hilsen, it's a bit stiffer, but a superbly comfortable ride. Nice to know that it is a proven alternate if the Hilsen has an issue pre-ride... Brian Seattle, WA On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.comwrote: So back in the fall I bought a Hunqapillar from someone on the list. I rode it around here and there but nothing more than a few miles at a time. For 99% of my riding I used my 650B Terraferma. The Hunqapillar was great, but I bought it to ride around town, eventually to tour again, it was a good deal, etc. But then the drive side chainstay on my beloved Terraferma broke! The Hunqapillar needed to snap to attention. I swapped over my decaleur and Berthoud bag, head light (it came with a SON hub), converted to drivetrain from 1 X 8 to 3 X 8 (I'd prefer my compact Herse, but did not want to fiddle with it and knew I'd get the Sugino up and running quickly). I then headed out for a ride. I needed to get the bike in shape for this weekend's fleche. So on Monday I did a mixed terrain century using Marathon Duremes (talk about a workout!), ordered some Paselas, and headed out Saturday morning for the fleche. I developed some hip pain--something that's crept up before and had been solved, I think, by my low q Herse crank--and had to abandon. But not before getting in a 200k. The Hunqapillar was to be my Hunqafleche but since I did not finish I cannot christen it a full rando bike yet. It performed well, however. The Paselas make it look like a skinny tire bike! Here's a few photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/sets/72157633184218583/with/ 8627620295/ -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small Grey - $75
Beardpapa, I'm interested . I recently purchased a Nitto Toprack, but I'm sort of thinking that a Saddlebag would be more useful. Would you be interested in making a trade? On Monday, April 8, 2013 7:42:28 PM UTC-7, Beardpapa wrote: Haven't used it and need to sell. Msg me if you're interested -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] The Rivendell Blues..
No, not the Glen Frye song... RBW has certainly had some really nice blues over the years. The Ram blue mentioned in a previous thread is French Blue, as close as I can see. Since there is a forest in France named Rambouillet as well as a sheep breed, makes sense. The Road and Romulus had a similar wonderful minty blue color, and Bleriot and Hilsen also were/are blue beauties. I don't know the names, if any, that RBW has for them. When my Road needed a repaint I looked long and hard at all the pretty bikes in the cyclofiend gallery, almost going with the Branywine red, but finally re doing it in the original blue. It just looks so good. Tailwinds. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Blues..
And don't forget the easy-on-the-eyes grey-blue of the Sam Hillborne (unless you have the green, or the orange . . . ). Blue seems a color you can live with for a long time; there must be some neuroscience behind all this. Tom On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 6:43:45 AM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: No, not the Glen Frye song... RBW has certainly had some really nice blues over the years. The Ram blue mentioned in a previous thread is French Blue, as close as I can see. Since there is a forest in France named Rambouillet as well as a sheep breed, makes sense. The Road and Romulus had a similar wonderful minty blue color, and Bleriot and Hilsen also were/are blue beauties. I don't know the names, if any, that RBW has for them. When my Road needed a repaint I looked long and hard at all the pretty bikes in the cyclofiend gallery, almost going with the Branywine red, but finally re doing it in the original blue. It just looks so good. Tailwinds. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
Prices for RBTs seem to be on the rise (no surprise; so's everything, right?) Before I lucked into a Heron--it just arrived yesterday!--I was on the hunt for an RB-T, and anything I turned up in my size (59 cm) was offered to me for no less than $500--and, as Joe says, in well ridden condition. --Tom On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:34:07 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: I'm a master of The Google (actually startpage.com. Google tracks your IP, but I digress). RB-Ts are good bikes, but that one is well ridden. I wouldn't pay more than $250 for it. On Monday, April 8, 2013 10:11:47 PM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: Pretty fancy sleuth work, Joe! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
No comment particular to the RB-T, but of old, used bikes in general. IME, you can spend a load of $$$ on a used bike chasing an unattainable dream. At a minimum: unless the bike is a garage-queen formerly owned by an OCD type, or you happen to be a decent wrench yourself and have a garage full of good parts, you're probably going to have to spend a small fortune at the LBS replacing things that are worn out. Chain, cassette, crank/chainring(s), brake pads, bar-tape, cables, tires, and who knows what else, along with a tune-up/overhaul...could easily run to $300 or even $500 (even with mediocre replacement parts) at a LBS. As a best-case scenario, I'm not including stuff like cracked/bent rims or screwed up hubs or a stuck seatpost or a handlebar/stem that Nitto says you should replace every 5 years (or when your GF needs a different bar/stem for comfort)...things that can run into big money. So, let's say that, with this basic maintenance, the bike actually costs you $800 total. Even for that $800, most of the good parts that were not replaced (including the frame) are still 20 years old, and have an unknown history. And besides that, unless your GF really has her heart set on a RB-T, you've just spent $800 on a bike that you settled for because it was one of very few suitable options available on the local used market. If she doesn't like it after going through all that trouble, you'll be lucky to recoup even a fraction of the extra $$$ you put into fixing it up. For that $800 or a bit more, you could buy a NEW bike with all new parts and a warranty and a LBS that wants you and your GF to be happy customers. Most importantly, the new bike world allows a person to shop around a bit to find a bike he/she really likes, rather than settling for whatever happens to make it to Craigslist. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
My previous comment was in no way intended to say that used/older bikes are not worth buying and/or fixing. I simply wanted to offer my perspective about what I consider to be reasonable expectations in this situation. Too often, people buy used older bikes while wearing a set of blinders because they want to believe that this cool vintage bike will be a fun and economical project. Sometimes it's not fun or economical. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions
I have a Tubus Vega on my daughter's bike, and my buddy has a Tubus Cargo on his tandem. The Cr-Mo Tubus racks have a light gray primer, which almost exactly matches the aluminum-silver paint on my daughter's bike, and looks striking. The cargo is made to carry panniers lower and is, of course, stainless. Tubus builds a fine rack, and rated for 55 lbs. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/04087c35-bdc3-41ce-a7eb-571ad52a0125.jpg On Monday, April 8, 2013 9:08:49 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Bruce Gordon (he makes them to order, so I reckon you can get whatever color you want) or Tubus. I bought the big Nitto and wound up selling after only briefly installing it on my new tourer. Heavy and overbuilt compared to Gordon and Tubus entries. The finish as with all Nitto products sure looks nice. On Monday, April 8, 2013 8:46:11 PM UTC-5, Norman Bone wrote: Looking for a nice silver rear rack for my A/R. Something that can take panniers. I was looking at this one at Riv (Nitto Big Back Rack): http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r4.htm . Anyone have experience with it? Any other silver racks I should be looking at? -Norman in PDX -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions
forgot to add - the Touring Store is the place to check for Tubus racks and hardware - no online sales, but good price and great service. http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/TUBUS%20HOME/TUBUS%20HOME%20PAGE.htm On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:08:20 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: I have a Tubus Vega on my daughter's bike, and my buddy has a Tubus Cargo on his tandem. The Cr-Mo Tubus racks have a light gray primer, which almost exactly matches the aluminum-silver paint on my daughter's bike, and looks striking. The cargo is made to carry panniers lower and is, of course, stainless. Tubus builds a fine rack, and rated for 55 lbs. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/04087c35-bdc3-41ce-a7eb-571ad52a0125.jpg On Monday, April 8, 2013 9:08:49 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Bruce Gordon (he makes them to order, so I reckon you can get whatever color you want) or Tubus. I bought the big Nitto and wound up selling after only briefly installing it on my new tourer. Heavy and overbuilt compared to Gordon and Tubus entries. The finish as with all Nitto products sure looks nice. On Monday, April 8, 2013 8:46:11 PM UTC-5, Norman Bone wrote: Looking for a nice silver rear rack for my A/R. Something that can take panniers. I was looking at this one at Riv (Nitto Big Back Rack): http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r4.htm . Anyone have experience with it? Any other silver racks I should be looking at? -Norman in PDX -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
As a owner of many a vintage bike I have to agree with Jim. I wouldn't buy one not expecting to spend extra on a host of things. But for alot of CV people this is a built in cost, all depends on where you are coming at the project. On Apr 9, 2013 8:06 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: My previous comment was in no way intended to say that used/older bikes are not worth buying and/or fixing. I simply wanted to offer my perspective about what I consider to be reasonable expectations in this situation. Too often, people buy used older bikes while wearing a set of blinders because they want to believe that this cool vintage bike will be a fun and economical project. Sometimes it's not fun or economical. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
Same holds true for old cars or boats. If you know what you are doing and want to do the project, great. If you have no clue but see a low price on ebay or CL, you are just rolling dice. I bought a used frame set (RBW Road) here (or maybe it was on the 650B list?) from a reputable seller and knew what my budget would be. I also could (and did) build it up from scratch myself. It worked out satisfactorily, but for the same money I could also have purchased new, decent quality mass production bike. The bike I built up is way more bike for the same money, imo. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 7:06 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: My previous comment was in no way intended to say that used/older bikes are not worth buying and/or fixing. I simply wanted to offer my perspective about what I consider to be reasonable expectations in this situation. Too often, people buy used older bikes while wearing a set of blinders because they want to believe that this cool vintage bike will be a fun and economical project. Sometimes it's not fun or economical. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?
Just noticed these new Schwalbe 700x3538 Marathons on Wall Bike the other day. Not quite so large but may have sufficient plush for the 700 crowd: http://www.wallbike.com/schwalbe/tires/schwalbe-marathon-deluxe I might try them this fall if I can get enough time for a week plus tour I hope to do. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!
Ryan -- I know it's an odd fixation, but my goal is to have a bike that rides very nicely unladen, as the Ram has proved to do, and that can also carry groceries -- up to 40 lb, usually 25 to 30 lb -- nicely. The '73 Motobecane did so, as did my first -- early 1995 -- Waterford custom; which is odd because neither of these bikes was at all designed for loading. I don't want a bike designed for heavy loads as these, probably, won't ride as nicely unladen. As for theft, I use my '03 custom for errands but I am fortunate that it rarely needs to be locked outside, and that only in better, and well trafficked, places. Frankly, I see the Ram as a kind of high end -- well, beater is too strong a word, but one that spares my customs, should they need it. On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Ryan ryter...@mts.net wrote: Not my business, of course, but really, is hauling 30-40lbs of groceries the best application for your new Ram ? I thought that 20lbs was about the maximum. The SamH , which you did not enjoy as much seemed like a better Riv for errand running . I know you use your bikes a lot for transport and errand running, but I would hate to see one of those lovely Rivendells vandalized or stolen, which is one of the reasons , I suspect, you have the Fargo and you've had other bikes too as utility bikes. On Saturday, April 6, 2013 9:43:57 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/**BERTIN753/**RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613#https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613# I've added a Fly rack and a small seat wedge for basic kit, but otherwise, as you see it. The wheels are loaners, hope to get my own shortly. Pro 5 Vis 44/30 pulling 14-15-16-17-18-20-23 7 speed cassette by 7400 series derailleurs, with old Dura Ace SPD pedals and 7 speed Dura Ace dt shifters -- indexed! First indexed drivetrain I've owned since, what, 1993. Kevlar bead 35 mm Kojaks are light and roll quite well despite the armored tread -- would love to get some very nice Compass Bike tires. 9 cm Nitto stem with 42 cm Noodles: I've got the bar a bit higher than on the other Rivs, but also 1 cm further out -- serendipity, but the original setup seems to be a keeper. Shimano levers pulling (for now): front: Nashbar, rear: Shimano A550. Nitto Jaguar post (thanks again, Tom!), original issue Flite, used but good tape, Fly rack. That's all you need! I think this will take over grocery runs from the Fargo, which will go back to off road duty. Thanks to Tim Whalen, sometime of this list, for a good price and very easy terms! -- http://resumespecialties.com/**index.htmlhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@**resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..
I wish I'd kept a note of the blue with which they powdercoated my erstwhile Herse. Much like the Ram blue; at any rate, nicer than the original Herse blue, tho' that on this bike was 53 years old, I think, at time of re-coat. The Ram will get this powdercoat if I live long enough to get it re-coated. I do like the Ram blue -- better, frankly, than the almost navy on the '99 Joe. Another favorite is the sage green -- with cream contrasts -- that covers my '03. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 4:43 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.comwrote: No, not the Glen Frye song... RBW has certainly had some really nice blues over the years. The Ram blue mentioned in a previous thread is French Blue, as close as I can see. Since there is a forest in France named Rambouillet as well as a sheep breed, makes sense. The Road and Romulus had a similar wonderful minty blue color, and Bleriot and Hilsen also were/are blue beauties. I don't know the names, if any, that RBW has for them. When my Road needed a repaint I looked long and hard at all the pretty bikes in the cyclofiend gallery, almost going with the Branywine red, but finally re doing it in the original blue. It just looks so good. Tailwinds. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small Grey - $75
SOLD! On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:06:57 AM UTC-5, Evan Spacht wrote: Beardpapa, I'm interested . I recently purchased a Nitto Toprack, but I'm sort of thinking that a Saddlebag would be more useful. Would you be interested in making a trade? On Monday, April 8, 2013 7:42:28 PM UTC-7, Beardpapa wrote: Haven't used it and need to sell. Msg me if you're interested -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..
Is this the yellowish green that first year Salukis came in? On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:44 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Another favorite is the sage green -- with cream contrasts -- that covers my '03. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..
Ahh..sage green. I will either a buy a Riv that color someday, or have one painted such. I saw/rode Ray Varella's sage green Rivendell some years ago in Vallejo, and it was just gorgeous. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 6:44:46 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I wish I'd kept a note of the blue with which they powdercoated my erstwhile Herse. Much like the Ram blue; at any rate, nicer than the original Herse blue, tho' that on this bike was 53 years old, I think, at time of re-coat. The Ram will get this powdercoat if I live long enough to get it re-coated. I do like the Ram blue -- better, frankly, than the almost navy on the '99 Joe. Another favorite is the sage green -- with cream contrasts -- that covers my '03. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 4:43 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.h...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: No, not the Glen Frye song... RBW has certainly had some really nice blues over the years. The Ram blue mentioned in a previous thread is French Blue, as close as I can see. Since there is a forest in France named Rambouillet as well as a sheep breed, makes sense. The Road and Romulus had a similar wonderful minty blue color, and Bleriot and Hilsen also were/are blue beauties. I don't know the names, if any, that RBW has for them. When my Road needed a repaint I looked long and hard at all the pretty bikes in the cyclofiend gallery, almost going with the Branywine red, but finally re doing it in the original blue. It just looks so good. Tailwinds. -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: __ -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTB Sackville Saddlesack Small
Title says it all. As long as it's in OK condition color doesn't matter. Let me know what you have and how much you want. Best, Eric Indpls, IN -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..
This and the immediately prior photo were taken with an old iPhone, but may serve to indicate this sage green. https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264110804371778 https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5823569192821520178 On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.comwrote: Is this the yellowish green that first year Salukis came in? On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:44 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Another favorite is the sage green -- with cream contrasts -- that covers my '03. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..
Okay, not Saluki green. Nice treatment of the stays too. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: This and the immediately prior photo were taken with an old iPhone, but may serve to indicate this sage green. https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264110804371778 https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5823569192821520178 On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Is this the yellowish green that first year Salukis came in? On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:44 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.comwrote: Another favorite is the sage green -- with cream contrasts -- that covers my '03. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft
A similar thing happened to me during a trip to the grocery store, also on a busy street, in front of a busy bus stop, and in broad daylight, except the thief tried to get my basket! I came out of the grocery store to find that someone had cut 5 of the 8 zip ties that held the basket to my front rack. I promptly got some metal plates and screwed my basket to the rack, and also now keep both my basket and the rack locked to my frame with a cable, as a deterrent. My seat post and saddle are locked to my frame too, with a U-lock. I'm a fan of pitlock skewers and, as soon as I can afford them, I'm also getting some of those to secure my wheels to the frame (for now I just TiGr lock both wheels to the frame and a bike rack (30 TiGr lock), and back that up with a U-lock). Lights are way more valuable than a basket, so I would consider a good pitlock skewer set lock yours onto your bike. Good luck, and don't let this stop you from the practical use of your bike! On Monday, April 8, 2013 5:43:19 PM UTC-4, Ryan Ray wrote: I came out of my Dr appointment today to find the 5 zip ties holding the wire connecting my dynamo hub to my light removed and the wire dangling. It's just a cheap IQ Fly. Is light theft like this common? It was on a busy street in daylight. An Acorn bag was left alone. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..
The stays were aftermarket, when Dave Porter swapped the verticals for 1010s and moved the brake bridge. A bit of serendipity for the aesthetics. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.comwrote: Okay, not Saluki green. Nice treatment of the stays too. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: This and the immediately prior photo were taken with an old iPhone, but may serve to indicate this sage green. https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264110804371778 https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5823569192821520178 On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Is this the yellowish green that first year Salukis came in? On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:44 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.comwrote: Another favorite is the sage green -- with cream contrasts -- that covers my '03. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
What Jim says is well worth considering. I don't know how much I have in mine but I know it would be way north of $800 if I would have bought everything new (might be anyhow). I had it repainted and had used parts I on hand that I used and it still cost me a fair amount of money . The used parts cost me something at some point in time and new cables,chain, tire,tubes,ect. all add up. I also have enough parts that I knew if I didn't like the setup I could always change it's hairdo That being said it's still one of my favorite bikes but then again it fits me and I like the ride. If I were fiscally responsible when it comes to bicycles. I probably would have never pursued it. But I'm not. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:01:07 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: No comment particular to the RB-T, but of old, used bikes in general. IME, you can spend a load of $$$ on a used bike chasing an unattainable dream. At a minimum: unless the bike is a garage-queen formerly owned by an OCD type, or you happen to be a decent wrench yourself and have a garage full of good parts, you're probably going to have to spend a small fortune at the LBS replacing things that are worn out. Chain, cassette, crank/chainring(s), brake pads, bar-tape, cables, tires, and who knows what else, along with a tune-up/overhaul...could easily run to $300 or even $500 (even with mediocre replacement parts) at a LBS. As a best-case scenario, I'm not including stuff like cracked/bent rims or screwed up hubs or a stuck seatpost or a handlebar/stem that Nitto says you should replace every 5 years (or when your GF needs a different bar/stem for comfort)...things that can run into big money. So, let's say that, with this basic maintenance, the bike actually costs you $800 total. Even for that $800, most of the good parts that were not replaced (including the frame) are still 20 years old, and have an unknown history. And besides that, unless your GF really has her heart set on a RB-T, you've just spent $800 on a bike that you settled for because it was one of very few suitable options available on the local used market. If she doesn't like it after going through all that trouble, you'll be lucky to recoup even a fraction of the extra $$$ you put into fixing it up. For that $800 or a bit more, you could buy a NEW bike with all new parts and a warranty and a LBS that wants you and your GF to be happy customers. Most importantly, the new bike world allows a person to shop around a bit to find a bike he/she really likes, rather than settling for whatever happens to make it to Craigslist. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
Yes to all of the above. As a bit of a Bridgestone collector, I can say with some authority there are two ways to buy an expensive one: Buy and expensive one, or buy a cheap one... On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:40:25 AM UTC-7, Frank Brose wrote: What Jim says is well worth considering. I don't know how much I have in mine but I know it would be way north of $800 if I would have bought everything new (might be anyhow). I had it repainted and had used parts I on hand that I used and it still cost me a fair amount of money . The used parts cost me something at some point in time and new cables,chain, tire,tubes,ect. all add up. I also have enough parts that I knew if I didn't like the setup I could always change it's hairdo That being said it's still one of my favorite bikes but then again it fits me and I like the ride. If I were fiscally responsible when it comes to bicycles. I probably would have never pursued it. But I'm not. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:01:07 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: No comment particular to the RB-T, but of old, used bikes in general. IME, you can spend a load of $$$ on a used bike chasing an unattainable dream. At a minimum: unless the bike is a garage-queen formerly owned by an OCD type, or you happen to be a decent wrench yourself and have a garage full of good parts, you're probably going to have to spend a small fortune at the LBS replacing things that are worn out. Chain, cassette, crank/chainring(s), brake pads, bar-tape, cables, tires, and who knows what else, along with a tune-up/overhaul...could easily run to $300 or even $500 (even with mediocre replacement parts) at a LBS. As a best-case scenario, I'm not including stuff like cracked/bent rims or screwed up hubs or a stuck seatpost or a handlebar/stem that Nitto says you should replace every 5 years (or when your GF needs a different bar/stem for comfort)...things that can run into big money. So, let's say that, with this basic maintenance, the bike actually costs you $800 total. Even for that $800, most of the good parts that were not replaced (including the frame) are still 20 years old, and have an unknown history. And besides that, unless your GF really has her heart set on a RB-T, you've just spent $800 on a bike that you settled for because it was one of very few suitable options available on the local used market. If she doesn't like it after going through all that trouble, you'll be lucky to recoup even a fraction of the extra $$$ you put into fixing it up. For that $800 or a bit more, you could buy a NEW bike with all new parts and a warranty and a LBS that wants you and your GF to be happy customers. Most importantly, the new bike world allows a person to shop around a bit to find a bike he/she really likes, rather than settling for whatever happens to make it to Craigslist. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
It's amazing how on-the-money you are, Jim. It's almost like you were able to see exactly how much I spent resurrecting my brother's old Bridgestone. While I *do *want some perfect example of...something to come along, I also appreciate your point. The practical bike market is pretty great these days, and something like a Cross Check or a LHT might be the practical choice of practical bikes. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft
These would probably do the trick... http://www.bicyclebolts.com/collections/security-allen-bolts I know this notion offends some bob-types, but a bit of duct tape strategically placed on the lights seems to help. Makes them look dingy and worn. If the thief thinks your lens cover is about to fall off, they tend to move along. At least that's my experience with 2 bikes equipped with dynamo systems. I see a lot of pretty bikes here. Shiny, expensive bits. Spotlessly clean. They are nice. I appreciate them. But I wouldn't park a show-bike at our local Trader Joe. And I don't see pretty reflected in photos of Grant Petersen's bikes. Those bikes have straps and stuff hanging from the bars, un-matched bar tape, unmatched shifters, twine shellac'd to the saddle. In general: the scruffy look. I don't think Grant's approach is anti-theft, but he's certainly not polishing his rims so a thief can see his reflection. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:47:53 AM UTC-5, Claude LaVallee wrote: A similar thing happened to me during a trip to the grocery store, also on a busy street, in front of a busy bus stop, and in broad daylight, except the thief tried to get my basket! I came out of the grocery store to find that someone had cut 5 of the 8 zip ties that held the basket to my front rack. I promptly got some metal plates and screwed my basket to the rack, and also now keep both my basket and the rack locked to my frame with a cable, as a deterrent. My seat post and saddle are locked to my frame too, with a U-lock. I'm a fan of pitlock skewers and, as soon as I can afford them, I'm also getting some of those to secure my wheels to the frame (for now I just TiGr lock both wheels to the frame and a bike rack (30 TiGr lock), and back that up with a U-lock). Lights are way more valuable than a basket, so I would consider a good pitlock skewer set lock yours onto your bike. Good luck, and don't let this stop you from the practical use of your bike! On Monday, April 8, 2013 5:43:19 PM UTC-4, Ryan Ray wrote: I came out of my Dr appointment today to find the 5 zip ties holding the wire connecting my dynamo hub to my light removed and the wire dangling. It's just a cheap IQ Fly. Is light theft like this common? It was on a busy street in daylight. An Acorn bag was left alone. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] my sort of new to me Hunqapillar
The Paselas completely transformed the bike. GB Cypres might be next. I am imagining having a set of Cypres and maybe BG Rock n Roads to swap back and forth. The wheels are Velocity Dyad 36 hole with a Phil Wood in the rear and a SON 28 up front. What's your Hilsen wheel set up? I'm not gonna do much more to optimize the Hunq for brevets; my Terraferma will be back in service before too long. Best wishes, Christian Charlottesville, VA. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:55:46 AM UTC-4, stonehog wrote: Nice bike, Christian! I think my Hunqa would do a brevet, in its current config, as well. When I have it outfitted with similar wheels/tires and bars as my Hilsen, it's a bit stiffer, but a superbly comfortable ride. Nice to know that it is a proven alternate if the Hilsen has an issue pre-ride... Brian Seattle, WA On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Christian christian@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: So back in the fall I bought a Hunqapillar from someone on the list. I rode it around here and there but nothing more than a few miles at a time. For 99% of my riding I used my 650B Terraferma. The Hunqapillar was great, but I bought it to ride around town, eventually to tour again, it was a good deal, etc. But then the drive side chainstay on my beloved Terraferma broke! The Hunqapillar needed to snap to attention. I swapped over my decaleur and Berthoud bag, head light (it came with a SON hub), converted to drivetrain from 1 X 8 to 3 X 8 (I'd prefer my compact Herse, but did not want to fiddle with it and knew I'd get the Sugino up and running quickly). I then headed out for a ride. I needed to get the bike in shape for this weekend's fleche. So on Monday I did a mixed terrain century using Marathon Duremes (talk about a workout!), ordered some Paselas, and headed out Saturday morning for the fleche. I developed some hip pain--something that's crept up before and had been solved, I think, by my low q Herse crank--and had to abandon. But not before getting in a 200k. The Hunqapillar was to be my Hunqafleche but since I did not finish I cannot christen it a full rando bike yet. It performed well, however. The Paselas make it look like a skinny tire bike! Here's a few photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/sets/72157633184218583/with/ 8627620295/ -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco Bullmoose 58 $115; Marathon Duremes + tubes $60; Oury grips $10--all plus shipping
Bars have been sold. On Sunday, April 7, 2013 1:00:50 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote: Hi everyone, --Bosco Bullmoose 58cm bar in excellent shape. $115 plus shipping --one pair Schwalbe folding Marathon Duremes plus tubes, 700 x 50, in excellent shape. $60 plus shipping --one pair Oury grips, black, $10 plus shipping Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/sets/72157633188790126/ If these prices are out of line let me know. I can be flexible, but please be reasonable. PayPal please. Thanks, Christian -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
Agreeing with the other folks here. I've come close a few times over the past few years to buying an older bike. Once I've sat down and figured out how much would be spent, have decided it wasn't worth the effort. The other thing (and this is not a rub on the RB-T) but a lot of the older bikes don't take the tire widths I need. As Jim Thill is well aware, came close to buying an older Miyata touring bike. Once I looked and figured out the bike might be able to fit 28s with fenders that idea went out the window. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: It's amazing how on-the-money you are, Jim. It's almost like you were able to see exactly how much I spent resurrecting my brother's old Bridgestone. While I *do *want some perfect example of...something to come along, I also appreciate your point. The practical bike market is pretty great these days, and something like a Cross Check or a LHT might be the practical choice of practical bikes. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft
Have not seen light theft around here, but one can never tell what will can and will be stolen from a bike. Had been thinking about installing the Pitlock set I have on the Hillborne. Maybe I should be safe rather than sorry. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Will waller.will...@gmail.com wrote: These would probably do the trick... http://www.bicyclebolts.com/collections/security-allen-bolts I know this notion offends some bob-types, but a bit of duct tape strategically placed on the lights seems to help. Makes them look dingy and worn. If the thief thinks your lens cover is about to fall off, they tend to move along. At least that's my experience with 2 bikes equipped with dynamo systems. I see a lot of pretty bikes here. Shiny, expensive bits. Spotlessly clean. They are nice. I appreciate them. But I wouldn't park a show-bike at our local Trader Joe. And I don't see pretty reflected in photos of Grant Petersen's bikes. Those bikes have straps and stuff hanging from the bars, un-matched bar tape, unmatched shifters, twine shellac'd to the saddle. In general: the scruffy look. I don't think Grant's approach is anti-theft, but he's certainly not polishing his rims so a thief can see his reflection. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:47:53 AM UTC-5, Claude LaVallee wrote: A similar thing happened to me during a trip to the grocery store, also on a busy street, in front of a busy bus stop, and in broad daylight, except the thief tried to get my basket! I came out of the grocery store to find that someone had cut 5 of the 8 zip ties that held the basket to my front rack. I promptly got some metal plates and screwed my basket to the rack, and also now keep both my basket and the rack locked to my frame with a cable, as a deterrent. My seat post and saddle are locked to my frame too, with a U-lock. I'm a fan of pitlock skewers and, as soon as I can afford them, I'm also getting some of those to secure my wheels to the frame (for now I just TiGr lock both wheels to the frame and a bike rack (30 TiGr lock), and back that up with a U-lock). Lights are way more valuable than a basket, so I would consider a good pitlock skewer set lock yours onto your bike. Good luck, and don't let this stop you from the practical use of your bike! On Monday, April 8, 2013 5:43:19 PM UTC-4, Ryan Ray wrote: I came out of my Dr appointment today to find the 5 zip ties holding the wire connecting my dynamo hub to my light removed and the wire dangling. It's just a cheap IQ Fly. Is light theft like this common? It was on a busy street in daylight. An Acorn bag was left alone. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft
On my Indy Fab touring bike that I had set up with a dynamo front wheel I used a SuperNova light mount for my Edelux. I swapped out the standand bolt on the front (that threaded through the Edelux bracket) and put my Pitlock on there. I used the Pitlock for the seat collar. It worked pretty well but was difficult to get enough torque to secure it. It was somewhat of a hassle but it gave me piece of mind. Now my piece of mind is never locking my bikes up outside unless I have to. I live in Chicago so that might add to that mindset. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
I never go out looking for a used bike, but when the perfect used bike opportunity finds me, I am often ready to take advantage On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:34:16 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote: Agreeing with the other folks here. I've come close a few times over the past few years to buying an older bike. Once I've sat down and figured out how much would be spent, have decided it wasn't worth the effort. The other thing (and this is not a rub on the RB-T) but a lot of the older bikes don't take the tire widths I need. As Jim Thill is well aware, came close to buying an older Miyata touring bike. Once I looked and figured out the bike might be able to fit 28s with fenders that idea went out the window. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Scot Brooks scothi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: It's amazing how on-the-money you are, Jim. It's almost like you were able to see exactly how much I spent resurrecting my brother's old Bridgestone. While I *do *want some perfect example of...something to come along, I also appreciate your point. The practical bike market is pretty great these days, and something like a Cross Check or a LHT might be the practical choice of practical bikes. -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
So your perception is that used bike opportunities go looking for you? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 1:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T? I never go out looking for a used bike, but when the perfect used bike opportunity finds me, I am often ready to take advantage On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:34:16 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote: Agreeing with the other folks here. I've come close a few times over the past few years to buying an older bike. Once I've sat down and figured out how much would be spent, have decided it wasn't worth the effort. The other thing (and this is not a rub on the RB-T) but a lot of the older bikes don't take the tire widths I need. As Jim Thill is well aware, came close to buying an older Miyata touring bike. Once I looked and figured out the bike might be able to fit 28s with fenders that idea went out the window. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Scot Brooks scothi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: It's amazing how on-the-money you are, Jim. It's almost like you were able to see exactly how much I spent resurrecting my brother's old Bridgestone. While I do want some perfect example of...something to come along, I also appreciate your point. The practical bike market is pretty great these days, and something like a Cross Check or a LHT might be the practical choice of practical bikes. -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
Interesting discussion. I've had great fun, great chagrin, and great expense trying to achieve silk purse perfection out of sows' ear beaters. OTOH, I've sold some such beaters and, afterward, regretted doing so. But on the whole, I've learned that, unless the cheap find is exceptional -- either exceptionally good or exceptionally cheap, it's not a good way to spend your money. But this sort of buy/rehab/try/sell-at-loss has at least given me experience with many bikes. Now my brother, OTOH, goes through at least a dozen bikes a year -- at one point he had so many that he would lose bikes, frames groups, inside his very large garage that was packed floor to rafters, front to back, and side to side, leaving only a little gap near the door for his workspace. And this number includes only those he buys for his own interest, not those other dozens he buys merely to flip (tho' he ends up flipping many of the former category, too). Since he's much less picky about what he likes, and knows his stuff, he does manage to find excellent bikes and still come out way ahead financially - a sort of self-supporting acquisition addiction. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Dynamo Lights and Theft
Sorry about your light getting stolen, anything stolen off of your bike feels personal. My antitheft device is a ball bearing and some Gorilla Glue in the hex head. The glue sets pretty hard, and Ive tried getting it out myself as if I were a thief. To actually get it out, I have to heat it up a bit with a lighter or any heat source I would imagine. If i were out riding and I needed to adjust my saddle or something on my light, Id be a bit out of luck. My thing is to just deter someone from stealing things off your bike because it might take too long.Maybe its stopped someone before, or maybe Ive just been really luck. Sorry about your light. -Mike On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Gosh, that stinks, this is a fear of mine as i have an edelux and a supernova and like you i ride my bike to normal places like the doctor, store etc. It truly sucks, and there are a few things you can do to ward this off (use security bolts instead of normal allen ones, stick wax or glue in the bolt heads to make it harder to undo). But nothing is 100% fool-proof if someone really wants it. But in the end, we can't live in fear and our bikes are made to be used/enjoyed, so don't let this dissuade you from replacing it and riding on! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft
Genius resource on the Security Bolt site, Will ... many thanks for that! On Monday, April 8, 2013 5:43:19 PM UTC-4, Ryan Ray wrote: I came out of my Dr appointment today to find the 5 zip ties holding the wire connecting my dynamo hub to my light removed and the wire dangling. It's just a cheap IQ Fly. Is light theft like this common? It was on a busy street in daylight. An Acorn bag was left alone. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics
It's nice to see I'm not the only one who likes the Mustache long and low. I tried it up higher and closer but couldn't dig, man. Sean Eugene OR -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
Absolutely they go looking for me. All I do is keep my eyes and ears open. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:07:31 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: So your perception is that used bike opportunities “go looking for you”? *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *William *Sent:* Tuesday, April 09, 2013 1:04 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T? I never go out looking for a used bike, but when the perfect used bike opportunity finds me, I am often ready to take advantage On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:34:16 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote: Agreeing with the other folks here. I've come close a few times over the past few years to buying an older bike. Once I've sat down and figured out how much would be spent, have decided it wasn't worth the effort. The other thing (and this is not a rub on the RB-T) but a lot of the older bikes don't take the tire widths I need. As Jim Thill is well aware, came close to buying an older Miyata touring bike. Once I looked and figured out the bike might be able to fit 28s with fenders that idea went out the window. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Scot Brooks scothi...@gmail.com wrote: It's amazing how on-the-money you are, Jim. It's almost like you were able to see exactly how much I spent resurrecting my brother's old Bridgestone. While I *do *want some perfect example of...something to come along, I also appreciate your point. The practical bike market is pretty great these days, and something like a Cross Check or a LHT might be the practical choice of practical bikes. -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Saluki stuff
The question earlier about Pea Sage Green got me hunting down the actual color name for the early Saluki (Yellow Olive) but a crawl through old pages showed up something I missed until now. This little tidbit: Yes, you can use 700c or (on the centerpull version) mountain bike 26-inch wheels, but the frame is designed for 650Bs, and the others should be regarded as life-or-death options for escaping mean cowboys in middle-of-the-desert saloons, after you flatten their tires and scatter their horses. If mine were a center pull model, you can be sure I'd beat a path to the garage to play musical wheel sets and see how the rides compare. I've always liked it as a 650B though. Loved it as I toodled on down to City Hall yesterday to meet the mayor (and talk bike stuff for our little town) and chained it up to the fence there. In fact, I don't have a 700 wheel bike at all anymore. Tailwinds -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
And, in perfect harmony with William's statement, up pops a lovely Waterford on Seattle CL. Thank goodness it's not my size :) -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?
yeah, thank goodness about the size! that Waterford looks like a good deal. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: And, in perfect harmony with William's statement, up pops a lovely Waterford on Seattle CL. Thank goodness it's not my size :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/sbQ0v1HMTJE/unsubscribe?hl=en-US . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!
My Kojaks on Open Pros measured 32 mm. However, it was a taller 32 mm compared to the 32 Paselas, which were flatter tires of similar width. I preferred the 32 Paselas to the Kojaks on the Ram--maybe because I was used to the Paselas and the Kojaks were different enough for me to notice it. Toshi -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] ISO Small Tweed Trunksack
Bump here, I just called and they said there is no timetable for the Tweed but green Canvas should be in next month. As I am incredibly impatient if anyone has a green or tweed for sale I am in the market. Thanks. On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: My anniversary is coming up and I was given the go ahead to get more bike bags as I am in need of a small trunk sack. They are out of stock on the Riv site so thought I would see if any serial bag hoarders wanted to sell a tweed trunksack small. Yes I know I owned one last year and sold it, but such is life. I dont really care if its the old or new style, just as long as it is in nice condition. Thanks all. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hey I know this tall fello
Thanks for the shout-out Manny. Great meeting you too Nick! Here's a link that works: http://flic.kr/p/e9PpLw and another riding the DandylaBomba: http://flic.kr/p/e9Hqkk On Monday, 8 April 2013 20:57:05 UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote: I was there! Really nice to meet, and talk with, Amit! Nick On Monday, April 8, 2013 3:24:32 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: Checking out flickr I found this guy during the Sac Tweed Ride... http://flic.kr/p/e9HvEp -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th
Forgot to mention... We will be leaving Rivendell HQ at 4pm, so meet here by at least 3:30. We'll be back at Riv HQ by noon on Sunday. Cheers, keven On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:59:03 PM UTC-7, keven@rivendell wrote: Hello All- We will be hosting a Spring Camp Out this Saturday, April 27th in the Shell Ridge/ Mt. Diablo area. If you'd like to join us, shoot me, Keven, an email (ke...@rivbike.com) to let me know. We're limiting the group size to 12 folks. Myself and at least one other Riv employee will join us. You're on your own with food, bikes, gear, etc. but can arrange to borrow a demo bike and even demo camping gear if arranged ahead of time. It's a great opportunity to try out something new! The charge is $50 to cover our camp site, some low-carb snack food, and gets you a $25 Rivendell credit to be used within 30 days. Hope you can join us! -keven -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!
Interesting take on the Kojaks. They felt fast on the Fargo, but now, on the Ram, which feels and fits more like the customs, the Kojaks feel a bit sluggish: odd because the 559 ones on the '03 don't give me that impression. Too many variables to count, I suppose, but once money is available, I will give the K's back to the Fargo and buy some nice Compass tires, God willing. Just 11 miles today on the Ram, on a detour'd PO run -- windy, cold, and wettish -- even a bit of sleet! Raised the saddle a wee bit; may drop the bar a wee bit, too. (Must play racer. No, really, to make the hoods a bit more comfortable.) On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote: My Kojaks on Open Pros measured 32 mm. However, it was a taller 32 mm compared to the 32 Paselas, which were flatter tires of similar width. I preferred the 32 Paselas to the Kojaks on the Ram--maybe because I was used to the Paselas and the Kojaks were different enough for me to notice it. Toshi -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th
Dang I wish I were joining you! xxoo RCW, MD -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft
Oh I'm so sorry, ryan. One way I hope to avoid this is...I have a SuperNova E3 and I set it up on my bars with their handlebar mount. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp (scroll down for the mount) I used a set of gold connectors from P White near the light. with this set-up, I can disconnect the light, remove it from the bars, and put it in my pocket in less time then it takes to write this sentence. works well. -liesl -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!
Kojaks feel great on the Roadeo, but have not tried Paselas with the Roadeo... Toshi On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:47 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting take on the Kojaks. They felt fast on the Fargo, but now, on the Ram, which feels and fits more like the customs, the Kojaks feel a bit sluggish: odd because the 559 ones on the '03 don't give me that impression. Too many variables to count, I suppose, but once money is available, I will give the K's back to the Fargo and buy some nice Compass tires, God willing. Just 11 miles today on the Ram, on a detour'd PO run -- windy, cold, and wettish -- even a bit of sleet! Raised the saddle a wee bit; may drop the bar a wee bit, too. (Must play racer. No, really, to make the hoods a bit more comfortable.) On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote: My Kojaks on Open Pros measured 32 mm. However, it was a taller 32 mm compared to the 32 Paselas, which were flatter tires of similar width. I preferred the 32 Paselas to the Kojaks on the Ram--maybe because I was used to the Paselas and the Kojaks were different enough for me to notice it. Toshi -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?
If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner cheapskate go crazy. What say the wisdom of the group? Replace or not? http://goo.gl/2AY9i -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?
Patch the tire itself. Keep an eye on it. No way I would throw it away either. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:53:23 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner cheapskate go crazy. What say the wisdom of the group? Replace or not? http://goo.gl/2AY9i -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th
It looks like my previous post to the group has been lost. Well, that or I am being moderated I am signed up for the Spring Camp. Were there any other folks from the south bay who are signed up? Anne, Rene? Hopefully we could get a carpool going. If not, maybe we can do a group ride to the Fremont Bart if that worked well for Anne last time. Stephen On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 1:45:08 PM UTC-7, keven@rivendell wrote: Forgot to mention... We will be leaving Rivendell HQ at 4pm, so meet here by at least 3:30. We'll be back at Riv HQ by noon on Sunday. Cheers, keven On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:59:03 PM UTC-7, keven@rivendell wrote: Hello All- We will be hosting a Spring Camp Out this Saturday, April 27th in the Shell Ridge/ Mt. Diablo area. If you'd like to join us, shoot me, Keven, an email (ke...@rivbike.comjavascript:) to let me know. We're limiting the group size to 12 folks. Myself and at least one other Riv employee will join us. You're on your own with food, bikes, gear, etc. but can arrange to borrow a demo bike and even demo camping gear if arranged ahead of time. It's a great opportunity to try out something new! The charge is $50 to cover our camp site, some low-carb snack food, and gets you a $25 Rivendell credit to be used within 30 days. Hope you can join us! -keven -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th
I think it does if you ride there Fuel (food) cost from Colorado is likely not included. Sigh. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 8, 2013 8:21:01 PM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: I think it does if you ride there... - J On Monday, April 8, 2013 6:00:29 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: $50 bucks doesn't include transport to Riv HQ, does it? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 8, 2013 1:59:03 PM UTC-6, keven@rivendell wrote: Hello All- We will be hosting a Spring Camp Out this Saturday, April 27th in the Shell Ridge/ Mt. Diablo area. If you'd like to join us, shoot me, Keven, an email (ke...@rivbike.com) to let me know. We're limiting the group size to 12 folks. Myself and at least one other Riv employee will join us. You're on your own with food, bikes, gear, etc. but can arrange to borrow a demo bike and even demo camping gear if arranged ahead of time. It's a great opportunity to try out something new! The charge is $50 to cover our camp site, some low-carb snack food, and gets you a $25 Rivendell credit to be used within 30 days. Hope you can join us! -keven -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS 64 cm Atlantis - custom blue
The price seems to cheap to me. Then again maybe that's why my Quickbeam didn't sell I wanted to much for it. Pretty bike good luck on the sale. Kelly -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?
I wouldn't hesitate to ride that tire. I probably wouldn't do anything to patch it even, but if a patch gives you more confidence, do it. --Smitty On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:53:23 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner cheapskate go crazy. What say the wisdom of the group? Replace or not? http://goo.gl/2AY9i -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th
Stephen, I also signed up and am clearing out some logistics around my son's Water Polo tournaments on that Saturday and Sunday. As the dates get closer and we have information on the games, I'll know exactly how easy it will be for me to offer carpooling from the Peninsula. My capacity will be, in addition to my bike, one additional fendered (or not) bike in the rear rack plus two nonfendered ones on the roof racks. René On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 3:57 PM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: It looks like my previous post to the group has been lost. Well, that or I am being moderated I am signed up for the Spring Camp. Were there any other folks from the south bay who are signed up? Anne, Rene? Hopefully we could get a carpool going. If not, maybe we can do a group ride to the Fremont Bart if that worked well for Anne last time. Stephen On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 1:45:08 PM UTC-7, keven@rivendell wrote: Forgot to mention... We will be leaving Rivendell HQ at 4pm, so meet here by at least 3:30. We'll be back at Riv HQ by noon on Sunday. Cheers, keven On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:59:03 PM UTC-7, keven@rivendell wrote: Hello All- We will be hosting a Spring Camp Out this Saturday, April 27th in the Shell Ridge/ Mt. Diablo area. If you'd like to join us, shoot me, Keven, an email (ke...@rivbike.com) to let me know. We're limiting the group size to 12 folks. Myself and at least one other Riv employee will join us. You're on your own with food, bikes, gear, etc. but can arrange to borrow a demo bike and even demo camping gear if arranged ahead of time. It's a great opportunity to try out something new! The charge is $50 to cover our camp site, some low-carb snack food, and gets you a $25 Rivendell credit to be used within 30 days. Hope you can join us! -keven -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's
Excellent Pic. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:58:55 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the little guy up in the tree is her brother and the other girl is her sister. The boy on the Early Double Top-Tube Riv with the first bullmoose top-tube prototype Bosco's is a mystery. So now it all makes sense: it's genetic! Riv Chica Warrior, Jr. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] OT but Riv content: B-stone CB-0
From a local LBS, great shop. No affiliation with the shop other than being an infrequent customer. http://pullman.craigslist.org/bid/3671050042.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: 57cm handmade frameset by RRB Cycles with Centaur group and Record/Velocity wheelset
My apologies for crossposting from the iBOB list. This bike might be OT, but it is a handmade bike with generous clearances and certainly Rivly. I thought some of you might be interested in a bike I have for sale. Frame: 57cm square. Henry James lugs and fork crown. Campagnolo drop outs. Cenelli BB, oversized TT and chainstays. This is pretty much a century special: Clearance for 27s Paris Roubaix tires, low bb height, and stable geometry. Frameset comes with matching Slica frame pump. Group: 2009 Centaur. Like-new condition. This is the best Centaur group with the older Ultrashift internals with the new body shape. Skeleton brakes. Compact crank. 13-26 cassette. Wheelset: 1st gen 9/10sp Record hubs to Velocity Aerohead Deep-V's. Campy skewers included. Currently equipped with Paris Roubaix tires. Other parts: Gran Compe seatpost and stem. Nitto Grand Rando bars. Brooks tape. Chorus headset. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6911603126_6b30f80c97_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6911603126_6b30f80c97_b.jpg Looking for $1200 complete. I'd also consider parting out the group or frameset for $500 each and wheelset for $300 *Saddle and pedals not included.* Reply off list for more pictures and details. Buyer pays shipping if needed. Hope you like it! Kevin Mulcahy, Chicago, IL -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's
Ancestral memory! I love it! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:58:55 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the little guy up in the tree is her brother and the other girl is her sister. The boy on the Early Double Top-Tube Riv with the first bullmoose top-tube prototype Bosco's is a mystery. So now it all makes sense: it's genetic! Riv Chica Warrior, Jr. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Saluki stuff
Here I sit. A Saluki. With side pulls. And a 700c Rich built wheelset downstairs. Hmmm. Hmmm. Hmmm. I'm more interested in the 26 honestly. -J -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff
I'm guessing you'd use short-reach sidepulls with the 700c wheels. It's like the opposite of a 650B conversion of a late 80's road bike. -Original Message- From: justinaug...@gmail.com Sent: Apr 9, 2013 4:40 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Saluki stuff Here I sit. A Saluki. With side pulls. And a 700c Rich built wheelset downstairs. Hmmm. Hmmm. Hmmm. I'm more interested in the 26 honestly. -J -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff
Yep. There is/was a 650b Hilsen staff bike at Riv converted to 700c wheels and short-reach brakes. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:10:45 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: I'm guessing you'd use short-reach sidepulls with the 700c wheels. It's like the opposite of a 650B conversion of a late 80's road bike. -Original Message- From: justin...@gmail.com javascript: Sent: Apr 9, 2013 4:40 PM To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: Subject: [RBW] Saluki stuff Here I sit. A Saluki. With side pulls. And a 700c Rich built wheelset downstairs. Hmmm. Hmmm. Hmmm. I'm more interested in the 26 honestly. -J -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's
Neato! -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff
Any 26 successes? -J -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?
I have patched similar cuts in tires and ridden many many more miles on them (100's at least if not thousands). If you're really concerned, take an old tire and cut out a small section to use as a patch. It can be held in place with just the tube or with a couple of small pieces of duct tape.JoanOn 04/09/13, john muhljohnm...@gmail.com wrote:If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner cheapskate go crazy. What say the wisdom of the group? Replace or not?http://goo.gl/2AY9i-- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com.Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US.For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] First Generation Bosco's
Cool photo! Thanks, JimD On Apr 9, 2013, at 2:58 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the little guy up in the tree is her brother and the other girl is her sister. The boy on the Early Double Top-Tube Riv with the first bullmoose top-tube prototype Bosco's is a mystery. So now it all makes sense: it's genetic! Riv Chica Warrior, Jr. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. Mom Bikes, circa 1932.tiff -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mXwLBO-Vd84/UWTI9j8OuTI/C0g/MMFfQMhBmfU/s1600/Sol+and+Kids+-1950%27s..JPG I'm not sure how this scanned photo will turn out but that's me on those old time handlebars in Newark, NJ 1950's. Norman On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:58:55 PM UTC-4, Liesl wrote: Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the little guy up in the tree is her brother and the other girl is her sister. The boy on the Early Double Top-Tube Riv with the first bullmoose top-tube prototype Bosco's is a mystery. So now it all makes sense: it's genetic! Riv Chica Warrior, Jr. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff
Have a freshly built 26 wheel with WI ENO eccentric hub. Single speed Saluki?! Will try it. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:52:35 PM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Any 26 successes? -J -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?
In the two years I've been riding Hetres I've had several similar gashes with no ill effects. Generally, they've been caused by very small pieces of glass--or the gash somehow came first and the glass got in--and so I've had to get tweezers and pull the glass out. But the gash itself has never caused a problem or grown bigger. I say: ride on. Christian -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: OT but Riv content: B-stone CB-0
A caveat to anyone considering one of these: It's not light, and that big downtube adds to its tank-like feel. It's fine as a basic commuter, but although it may be the precursor to the XO series, it doesn't ride like them. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 4:13:59 PM UTC-7, C.J. Filip wrote: From a local LBS, great shop. No affiliation with the shop other than being an infrequent customer. http://pullman.craigslist.org/bid/3671050042.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: OT but Riv content: B-stone CB-0
What Joe said. Much better off getting a MB-5 which is already built up pretty close to that one. Wouldn't pay more than $150. Cheers, David On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: A caveat to anyone considering one of these: It's not light, and that big downtube adds to its tank-like feel. It's fine as a basic commuter, but although it may be the precursor to the XO series, it doesn't ride like them. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 4:13:59 PM UTC-7, C.J. Filip wrote: From a local LBS, great shop. No affiliation with the shop other than being an infrequent customer. http://pullman.craigslist.org/**bid/3671050042.htmlhttp://pullman.craigslist.org/bid/3671050042.html -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?
Good idea to patch the tire. Even if it's a little square of duck tape. You couldn't run that cut with a latex tube - it would blow right through. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:56:33 PM UTC-5, C.J. Filip wrote: Patch the tire itself. Keep an eye on it. No way I would throw it away either. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:53:23 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner cheapskate go crazy. What say the wisdom of the group? Replace or not? http://goo.gl/2AY9i -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] my sort of new to me Hunqapillar
Velocity Synergy and GB Cypres. Like butter. Mobile Brian Hanson On Apr 9, 2013, at 9:17 AM, Christian christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: The Paselas completely transformed the bike. GB Cypres might be next. I am imagining having a set of Cypres and maybe BG Rock n Roads to swap back and forth. The wheels are Velocity Dyad 36 hole with a Phil Wood in the rear and a SON 28 up front. What's your Hilsen wheel set up? I'm not gonna do much more to optimize the Hunq for brevets; my Terraferma will be back in service before too long. Best wishes, Christian Charlottesville, VA. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:55:46 AM UTC-4, stonehog wrote: Nice bike, Christian! I think my Hunqa would do a brevet, in its current config, as well. When I have it outfitted with similar wheels/tires and bars as my Hilsen, it's a bit stiffer, but a superbly comfortable ride. Nice to know that it is a proven alternate if the Hilsen has an issue pre-ride... Brian Seattle, WA On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Christian christian@gmail.com wrote: So back in the fall I bought a Hunqapillar from someone on the list. I rode it around here and there but nothing more than a few miles at a time. For 99% of my riding I used my 650B Terraferma. The Hunqapillar was great, but I bought it to ride around town, eventually to tour again, it was a good deal, etc. But then the drive side chainstay on my beloved Terraferma broke! The Hunqapillar needed to snap to attention. I swapped over my decaleur and Berthoud bag, head light (it came with a SON hub), converted to drivetrain from 1 X 8 to 3 X 8 (I'd prefer my compact Herse, but did not want to fiddle with it and knew I'd get the Sugino up and running quickly). I then headed out for a ride. I needed to get the bike in shape for this weekend's fleche. So on Monday I did a mixed terrain century using Marathon Duremes (talk about a workout!), ordered some Paselas, and headed out Saturday morning for the fleche. I developed some hip pain--something that's crept up before and had been solved, I think, by my low q Herse crank--and had to abandon. But not before getting in a 200k. The Hunqapillar was to be my Hunqafleche but since I did not finish I cannot christen it a full rando bike yet. It performed well, however. The Paselas make it look like a skinny tire bike! Here's a few photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/sets/72157633184218583/with/8627620295/ -- 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Rivendell phrase game
I was riding home on my commute tonight. It consists a bit of trails and pavement.I couldnt help but think how capable Rivendell bikes are. Thought it be a fun game to make up phrases about Riv bikes because Im sure there are alot of folks out there who are enamored with their bike(s) as I am. I'll start Rivendell Bikes: Stunningly Capable-Mike -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game
Rivendell Bicycles: Anybar, anyheight, anytire, anyfender, anywhere... -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game
It's a Rivvy! Sorry, that's a riff on It's a Duesy!, the old tagline for Duesenberg automobiles...I couldn't help myself (yes, the phrase it's a doosy started as a car ad. Now you know). On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:36:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: I was riding home on my commute tonight. It consists a bit of trails and pavement.I couldnt help but think how capable Rivendell bikes are. Thought it be a fun game to make up phrases about Riv bikes because Im sure there are alot of folks out there who are enamored with their bike(s) as I am. I'll start Rivendell Bikes: Stunningly Capable-Mike -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Blues..
I like em both! Why choose when you have both :-) Hugh On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:03:38 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Sam Blue vs. Bleriot Blue: -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] WTT: My B17 for your Flyer
Hi everybody, I have a black B17 Standard for trade: Black, silver rivets, black rails. Bought new last fall, if I remember correctly. A few minor cosmetic marks from use. Nothing that's a big deal. I will send as many detailed pics as you like. Carefully proofhided upper and lower. Garage kept on the bike. Pretty much a saddle in its infancy. I like to ride with the handlebars high and think a sprung saddle will take the edge off the road bumps. I like the B17 shape, so I figure the Flyer will work out nicely. Not sure how this messaging from the group works so I will ask you to email me at : john11.2...@gmail.com Thanks -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: WTT: My B17 for your Flyer
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Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game
Rivendell bicycles: Granting you the ride of a lifetime! On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:09 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: It's a Rivvy! Sorry, that's a riff on It's a Duesy!, the old tagline for Duesenberg automobiles...I couldn't help myself (yes, the phrase it's a doosy started as a car ad. Now you know). On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:36:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: I was riding home on my commute tonight. It consists a bit of trails and pavement.I couldnt help but think how capable Rivendell bikes are. Thought it be a fun game to make up phrases about Riv bikes because Im sure there are alot of folks out there who are enamored with their bike(s) as I am. I'll start Rivendell Bikes: Stunningly Capable-Mike -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game
Rivendell. Enough said. Period. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:36:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: I was riding home on my commute tonight. It consists a bit of trails and pavement.I couldnt help but think how capable Rivendell bikes are. Thought it be a fun game to make up phrases about Riv bikes because Im sure there are alot of folks out there who are enamored with their bike(s) as I am. I'll start Rivendell Bikes: Stunningly Capable-Mike -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
