[RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

2014-08-31 Thread ascpgh
I've had the same experience with Patagonia. The shop where I worked had a dedicated warranty person who kept the line open with all our brands to give the best result their products could in the face of any problem. That is how you built unconditional, repeat customers for your brand or your

Re: [RBW] Loup/Cypres decision paralysis on 650b tire width...38 vs. 32mm...again

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
I wouldn't dare. cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Steve, you should re-ride that descent again, now back w/ 32s on. For science! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 3:09 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On

Re: [RBW] Indian Head 100 and Seagull Century rides?

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
I will be doing the indian head 100. lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone here doing these in Maryland on 9/7, and 9/27, respectively? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Indian Head 100 and Seagull Century rides?

2014-08-31 Thread Joan Oppel

Re: [RBW] Re: Loup/Cypres decision paralysis on 650b tire width...38 vs. 32mm...again

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
Yes. Alsoeading the 100k CC preview tomorrow. lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Steve, Are you doing the Indian Head 100 on 9/7? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Indian Head 100 and Seagull Century rides?

2014-08-31 Thread lungimsam
I have been training for the Seagull. I am hoping to do that one. Not sure if I am ready for the IH100 though on the 7th. Don't know if it is hilly or flat. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-08-31 Thread Matthew J
This guy had to narrow the fenders under Paul Racers but those appear to be Hetres. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/4669102184/in/faves-edscoble/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Indian Head 100 and Seagull Century rides?

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/31/2014 10:58 AM, lungimsam wrote: I have been training for the Seagull. I am hoping to do that one. Not sure if I am ready for the IH100 though on the 7th. Don't know if it is hilly or flat. -- It is neither. The seagull is flat. Flat is maybe 1,000 feet of elevation for 100

Re: [RBW] Re: Indian Head 100 and Seagull Century rides?

2014-08-31 Thread WETH
I am hoping to ride the 43 or 60 mile option on my Atlantis depending on how I feel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Pauls Racers, Swift Industries Ozette, AWOL Comp frame+ xtras, ACW mugs back in too.

2014-08-31 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Yep. One one reach that I'm aware of. On Saturday, August 30, 2014 10:32:15 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: Ely Those are Racers, not Racer-Ms On Saturday, August 30, 2014 8:12:54 PM UTC-7, Ely Ruth Rodriguez wrote: which paul racers are those the long reach ones or the medium reach? On

[RBW] Re: FS: Pauls Racers, Swift Industries Ozette, AWOL Comp frame+ xtras, ACW mugs back in too.

2014-08-31 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Wool jersey is spoken for. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

2014-08-31 Thread George Schick
Bruce - exactly where on the rim did this separation crack appear? Around the spoke holes? I have an OC that's been on the rear of one of my bikes for about 10 years. Don't know how many total miles are on it, but I'll need to check it for cracks if this is a known problem. George On

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

2014-08-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/31/2014 04:38 PM, George Schick wrote: Bruce - exactly where on the rim did this separation crack appear? Around the spoke holes? I have an OC that's been on the rear of one of my bikes for about 10 years. Don't know how many total miles are on it, but I'll need to check it for

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

2014-08-31 Thread George Schick
OK, thanks for the photos and info. First of all, my Velocity OC's were made in Australia. As I said, I've had 'em for about 10 years, by have no idea how long they might've been sitting around in the retailer's stock before building. Secondly, they do not have ferruled spoke holes like the

[RBW] Re: FS: Tektro Front brakes: R365 and R559, Shimano FD, and Suntour Power Shifters

2014-08-31 Thread Mike K.
Found another spacer and nut for that R559 if anyone wants it! Also, feel free to send me what you think is a fair price for those power shifters. I originally go them for a vintage rebuild, but when the old derailleurs broke (Because they were plastic!) I opted to turn it into a single-speed.

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-08-31 Thread rob markwardt
Hey that looks familiar ...it's my bike! Pics are from previous owner. Tires are 700c and there is plenty of clearance for fenders under the brakes. The cut he was referring to is down by the chain stays -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Indian Head 100 and Seagull Century rides?

2014-08-31 Thread Michael Rivers
Indian Head, but I'm not feeling the Century on my Quickbeam this year. Michael -- 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

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-08-31 Thread Matthew J
Ahh. Small world. In any event, I know I've seen Paul Racers with Hetres online. Here is the correct bike: http://ruedatropical.com/2009/12/terraferma-randonneur-ready-for-paint/ On Sunday, August 31, 2014 5:59:36 PM UTC-5, rob markwardt wrote: Hey that looks familiar ...it's my bike!

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-08-31 Thread Matthew J
Bottom line is you probably need to go braze on custom to get them to work. On Sunday, August 31, 2014 7:27:22 PM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Ahh. Small world. In any event, I know I've seen Paul Racers with Hetres online. Here is the correct bike:

[RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

2014-08-31 Thread George Schick
My bad. After taking a look at the pic's from you and Steve and another look at my rims (and a bit of Web research) I realized that I have the Velocity Aerohead OC rims, not the Synergy. Can't recall exactly what happened, but the labels got removed from my rims some time ago. Apparently,

Re: [RBW] About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2014-08-31 Thread BSWP
Thanks, all, especially for the links to beautiful frames. I'm deducing that 42mm tires will fit past the pads on Paul Racers. Anyone run wider tires than that with those brakes? They're probably not a first choice for mountain bike setups... 38 is pretty wide for me, but I could consider

[RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for saddle covers?

2014-08-31 Thread lungimsam
I have a B17 Flyer with a Carradice saddle bag strapped to the saddle loops. I am wondering what works well with this set up. 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for saddle covers?

2014-08-31 Thread LF
On Sunday, August 31, 2014 10:33:04 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: I have a B17 Flyer with a Carradice saddle bag strapped to the saddle loops. I am wondering what works well with this set up. Thanks. I like the ubiquitous plastic grocery bag. Hoard a few before they are outlawed everywhere.

[RBW] WTB- Nitto Albatross and Nitto stem

2014-08-31 Thread Bruce Smitham
Hey group, So I thought I loved the Albastache bars but realized I love the Albatross bars more. Looking to buy a set of used Nitto Albatross and a Nitto 11cm x 25.4 x 180mm or 225mm quill length if you happen to have that stuff laying around. Thanks, Bruce in San Diego bsmit...@jlohr.com or