[RBW] Re: Now this is some serious kit

2013-09-21 Thread Michael Hechmer
Interesting that the bike has a front fender but not a rear. I guess if you're not the lead dog the view never changes. Michael On Friday, September 20, 2013 10:16:28 PM UTC-4, sameness wrote: If I only had a 3-speed cluster which tops out at 18, I'd be pretty un-race-y myself. Jeff

[RBW] Connecting Toplight Line Plus to SON/Edeluxe

2013-09-21 Thread Patrick Moore
The Edeluxe has no second cable for the rear lamp, as does the Cyo: just one that runs to the prongs on the hub. The Toplight Line Plus has two prongs, one for power, one for ground. I suppose I attach the ground to a wire running to bare metal on the frame, but how do I attach the power wire to

Re: [RBW] San Diego Bay Ride

2013-09-21 Thread Eric Platt
Okay, am officially jealous. Still remember doing that ride 4 years ago. Want to do it again some day. (With the extension past Sunset Cliffs and out to Point Loma. And I want to do it on a real bike, or at least Esteban's Kogswell. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Sep

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Recon. Ride for Wasco Cty Ctry Ramble 2.0!

2013-09-21 Thread Aaron Young
Thanks, Allan. I will look into it. -Aaron The Dalles On Friday, September 20, 2013, Allan in Portland wrote: FWIW, I was out there back in May picking up a few guys that were doing a ride. Long story short, there was a mix-up in directions and I found myself driving west on 8 Mile road from

[RBW] Re: Connecting Toplight Line Plus to SON/Edeluxe

2013-09-21 Thread Stephen S
There is a hole on the bottom of the edelux, The power lead comes out of there. You need to completely heatshrink around a 2.8mm plug so that it doesn't ground to the Edelux's frame. For the ground the Edelux should have come with a ring terminal that can ground to the outside of the Edelux's

Re: [RBW] Re: Connecting Toplight Line Plus to SON/Edeluxe

2013-09-21 Thread Patrick Moore
That's what I was looking for -- many thanks! On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Stephen S elphk...@gmail.com wrote: There is a hole on the bottom of the edelux, The power lead comes out of there. You need to completely heatshrink around a 2.8mm plug so that it doesn't ground to the Edelux's

Re: [RBW] RBW BUNCH WITHDRAWALS.

2013-09-21 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I too sensed a disturbance in the iForce on Thursday night. Friday morning I heard it was somehow related to the new iPhone and release of the new Apple iOS... which if true is rather scary... kinda like everyone flushing their toilets at the same time during Super Bowl halftime. I fear

[RBW] Dia Compe Ene Ciclo 700 x 28c Tire

2013-09-21 Thread Jim Cloud
Has anyone in the group used this tire? It's sold by various suppliers, including Velo Orange and Ben's Cycle. Here's a link to the Ben's Cycle website showing the tire:

[RBW] FWI: WTB Dirt Drop HB's on Flea Buyyou

2013-09-21 Thread Nick Worthington
Thought I'd seen requests for these before, so passing on. 2 NOS sets available. (Were three, I ordered one) No affiliation with seller. http://www.ebay.com/itm/231058287939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Nick W. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica

2013-09-21 Thread chocotaco
Good Morning Team: I might have missed it, but have a final starting point and departure time been chosen? I have no strong preference, but I am hoping to join you. Thanks, James Black Los Angeles, CA On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:47:00 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: SoCal Rivsters,

[RBW] Re: Instructions for hooking up Toplight Line Plus to Edeluxe

2013-09-21 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, all. A lister kindly linked me to the SON instruction sheet. When in doubt, read the manual or ask the list. (Well, ok, I didn't know the manual was online, but ...) Patrick Moore, eager to mount a dynamo tail light on his new custom Chauncey Matthews rear rack. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at

[RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica

2013-09-21 Thread hsmitham
Hi James, Glad to hear you're in. Couple of things, I spoke with Aaron a West side local and he explained that the climb is rigorous with some technical sections, he said there is a bail out point if needed. I personally have never ridden this ride but am game what ever the ride is.. *This

[RBW] Re: Now this is some serious kit

2013-09-21 Thread hsmitham
Love it! My kind of kit prepared for what ever. Thanks Tom, ~Hugh On Friday, September 20, 2013 3:23:08 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: Maurice Dewaele 1929 Tour de Francehttps://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/p480x480/1234895_10151855572726355_1700779420_n.jpg There is something

[RBW] Re: San Diego Bay Ride

2013-09-21 Thread hsmitham
Curtis, wish I could make it. Sounds like a great route and the Ferry ride outstanding! ~Hugh On Friday, September 20, 2013 3:51:14 PM UTC-7, Curtis wrote: Hi, Just in case any SoCal folks are interested: I will be riding the San Diego Bay Shore Bike Route on Sunday morning (9/22). Will

Re: [RBW] San Diego Bay Ride

2013-09-21 Thread Derek Simmons
And Eric, I still remember doing it with you. I'm jealous now because we've relocated to North Carolina and the SD Bay ride is even farther for me than you. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Eric Platt epericmpl...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, am officially jealous. Still remember doing that ride 4

[RBW] two-day ramble: daly city/aptos/san jose

2013-09-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
three buddies asked me to help them plan a ride down to a conference in aptos. i had so much fun planning it that i went with them. we took bart to daly city and rode 90 miles to aptos on thursday. friday morning i rode straight over the hills to san jose and took caltrain and bart back

Re: [RBW] FWI: WTB Dirt Drop HB's on Flea Buyyou

2013-09-21 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Those do not look like authentic NOS WTB/Nitto dirt drops. Note, the description says WTB or WTB style. - David G in San Diego On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:54 AM, Nick Worthington mrnouveauw...@gmail.com wrote: Thought I'd seen requests for these before, so passing on. 2 NOS sets available.

[RBW] Re: Now this is some serious kit

2013-09-21 Thread Nick Worthington
Love the picture. I know some of you know about Cino Heroica: http://www.cinorider.com/, which aspires to this aesthetic. (Riv's a sponsor). Nick W. On Friday, September 20, 2013 3:23:08 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: Maurice Dewaele 1929 Tour de

[RBW] Re: San Diego Bay Ride

2013-09-21 Thread Curtis McKenzie
So much San Diego experience here. The Bay Shore is one of my favorites. It is also so easy to visit several great beer joints along the way. Hugh, when you come south so time we will do this ride. On Saturday, September 21, 2013, Derek Simmons wrote: And Eric, I still remember doing it with

[RBW] Re: two-day ramble: daly city/aptos/san jose

2013-09-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Classy! I love it the music was spot on. Looks like you planned it perfectly. Weather was great. On Saturday, September 21, 2013 11:56:40 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: three buddies asked me to help them plan a ride down to a conference in aptos. i had so much fun planning it that i went

Re: [RBW] FWI: WTB Dirt Drop HB's on Flea Buyyou

2013-09-21 Thread Alex Zeibot
David, you are right, those are not authentic as the original WTB version should have two WTB stamps between the clamp area. The second generation WTB has only one stamp on one side. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:42 PM, David Yu Greenblatt david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote: Those do not look

[RBW] FS: Dura-Ace 7703 group, Square Taper BBs and some misc bits.

2013-09-21 Thread Anne
All prices INCLUDE shipping USPS (w/in US) except fenders (will need your zip code to calculate $ for those). Contact offlist for photos, to buy, etc. *Dura-Ace 7703 triple setup* Crank has 170 arms, complete with new middle ring (370 miles on it). Includes an Octalink English DA BB-7703 BB

[RBW] Re: FS: Dura-Ace 7703 group, Square Taper BBs and some misc bits.

2013-09-21 Thread Anne
A few more items I missed in the above post, these are plus shipping (USPS), please email your zip code so I can calculate it. Michelin Jet 700x30 (more like a 35), good condition $25 *NEW* Michelin Mud2 700x30 (again more like a 35) $35 Pasela COMPE 700x32, kevlar, nice $45/pair 26.0

Re: [RBW] Re: Now this is some serious kit

2013-09-21 Thread Patrick Moore
I like the fixed-gear-over-the-mountain-dirt-roads (well, at least a flip flop freewheel hub), dirt-bespattered hardman aesthetic -- which seems to be at odds with just ride. What *is* it with those vestigial front fenders? Patrick Moore, who just had a fiasco of a ride in the Sandia foothills

Re: [RBW] Re: Now this is some serious kit

2013-09-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och, Patrick! Rides like that add to your dirt-bespattered hardman aesthetic. Grin. As I not so compassionately told my friend who was brave/foolish enough to ride with me and greatly dislikes the up parts of single track Embrace it. It's part of the joy. By which I meant We're out riding!

Re: [RBW] Re: Now this is some serious kit

2013-09-21 Thread Patrick Moore
I don't mind the climbing; prefer it to the steep downhills, actually -- and the trails were rutted from rain runoff. But it was the flats that ended the ride. It would have been tough but fun with whole tires. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 6:51 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Och,

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17, Turbo, and Nitto Stem

2013-09-21 Thread Coconutbill
I couldn't figure out how to send a personal message on the smart phone , app ! Sorry! Is the b17 still available ? -- 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

[RBW] Re: two-day ramble: daly city/aptos/san jose

2013-09-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
i can't believe how lucky we got with the weather. sun at 7am in daly city? i thought we were lost. it was legitimately hot in santa cruz. this morning in el cerrito it was pouring. we picked our spot brilliantly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] two-day ramble: daly city/aptos/san jose

2013-09-21 Thread Pondero
Excellent! It most certainly did happen. No question. -- 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

Re: [RBW] FWI: WTB Dirt Drop HB's on Flea Buyyou

2013-09-21 Thread Nick Worthington
Drat! :.( On Saturday, September 21, 2013 4:48:29 PM UTC-7, Alex Zeibot wrote: David, you are right, those are not authentic as the original WTB version should have two WTB stamps between the clamp area. The second generation WTB has only one stamp on one side. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at

[RBW] Re: Barefoot Friendly Pedals

2013-09-21 Thread pam
I have the Grip Kings and ride in Vibram Five Fingers - have for the past 4 years - probably over 10,000 miles. I had the sneaker pedals. I think for barefoot the sneaker pedals would be slightly better. I've tried riding barefoot with Grip Kings but need a thin sole to really push down hard

[RBW] Re: two-day ramble: daly city/aptos/san jose

2013-09-21 Thread Tony
Looked like a hoot Bill. Thanks for sharing. Yeah, today's weather would have been a different movie, Probably different music too - Singing in the Rain? Tony On Saturday, September 21, 2013 11:56:40 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: three buddies asked me to help them plan a ride down to a

[RBW] Re: San Diego Bay Ride

2013-09-21 Thread Tom Virgil
Hugh, when you come south so time we will do this ride. Hello Curtis, I would love to do this with you. Cannot tomorrow b/c of church obligations. I think Hugh has some folk down here and visits once in a while. So if he, Evan, Mike, David, or any of the other SoCal Rivstrs get down on an

[RBW] FS: Slickersack and Platrack Combo

2013-09-21 Thread jason
Hi there, I purchased the Slickersack from Rivendell as a floor model but never used it and the Platrack has never been mounted. I had great intentions for this combo but found that I was well served with my basket so I never bothered to mount it. Baby is on the way soon so the garage must

[RBW] FS: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700x40s and B+M Luxos B headlight

2013-09-21 Thread gordo
Hi all, The purging continues. Up for sale: -One set (2 tires) of brand new in box Marathon Supremes in 700 x 40. $110 including shipping in U.S. -Brand new in packaging B + M Luxos B dynamo headlight. $140 including shipping within the U.S. Not really interested in any trades unless