Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

What if you've ridden for over 50 years, built your first bike from scratch in 1970, and ride alone? Are blinkies OK then? Patrick Moore, tempted to dig up that old NR arc light in ABQ, NM. On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:49 PM, stonehog stone...@gmail.com wrote: In my opinion, blinkies are what

Re: [RBW] Re: The 5 minute bike...the worst of marketing

this crap is way off topic - especially the projecting of other's disbeliefs On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: Ahh! Frankly I thought there was a 1:1 correlation of disbelief in evolution and disbelief in climate change. I do like that bike, though.

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

I bought mine on eBay from a Taiwan distributor. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

Anne Bonne chance and soyez prudent! Dennis in PDX On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:26:46 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: I leave for Banff Saturday, and start toward the Mexican border July 1. In case you feel like following my progress, my GPS breadcrumb trail will be here:

[RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

Sounds awesome, have fun! How much time do you have carved out to ride it? -- 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] FS: You want a Clem frameset, but it has to be EVEN CHEAPER!!

You've all seen my Clem-ish build on a 1980s Schwinn mountain bike: CLEMISH https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/17663099654/in/dateposted-public/ Some of you wanted to buy a Clem Frameset, but delayed, because it was still $700, and now are full of regret and self-loathing that you

[RBW] Re: For the Group

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/524eca7fe4b008299350301f/t/529d63fce4b0793e6bbe7c90/1386046461135/someone-on-the-internet-is-wrong.jpg?format=500w On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 12:33:01 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: If I didn't think I was right about something, I would change the

Re: [RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

Anne, Enjoy the ride! Those pics of the Divide that I've seen are tremendous... I'm looking forward to experiencing it myself one day. Until then, I'll ride along with you-- slow or fast or whatever. Tail winds, shoji On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 3:32:12 PM UTC-4, Anne Paulson wrote: Just

Re: [RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

A quick Google turns up the info that the record (at least per Kent Peterson 2005) 16 days and 57 minutes. Peterson did it on a ss in 22d 3h 9m for a recorded 2519 miles. I wonder what gear he used. On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: I'm planning on

Re: [RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

I'm planning on about 80 days, but I'm not really sure how it's going to work out. I've been watching the Tour Divide: http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide15 The lead racers do in a day what will take me about a week. They're amazingly fast. Wearing the same shorts for two weeks straight is not

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

I am glad someone brought up group riding. Without castigating those who ride with blinking rear lights, I will say that on group rides such as brevets where there is extended nighttime riding, such blinking taillights are not acceptable. They are very annoying, and can even be dangerous to

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly Un-Meeting

For those who can make it to the Pacific Northwest, mark you calendars for the BQ Un-Meeting, Sept. 26/27! If last year's Un-Meeting is any indication, it'll be great fun... More details are here: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/06/24/bicycle-quarterly-un-meeting/ Jan Heine Editor Bicycle

[RBW] FS Brook Swift Saddle

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JZIwRTqm3J4/VYWw4vOgwwI/AFE/Pav45XzZgjA/s1600/2W4A1868.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8ztRl85i7Eg/VYWw26aFtpI/AE8/t6314-9aTO4/s1600/2W4A1865.JPG Steel rail saddle. It didn't suit me so I only used it a few times. It got dropped once

[RBW] Re: Rock N Roads w/ Fenders on 51cm Sam Hillborne?

Quick update, set up SKS P50 fenders with 650bx42 Paselas, while waiting for the RnR's to come in. Looks like there's more fender room. About 8mm or so. I'll be able to fit P55's and maybe even P60's to give more lateral clearance. The vertical clearance might get in the way though. In the

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

I'll add to the happy pile... Bravo and gratz on the return of your chariot! Monica On Jun 22, 2015 14:54, Mark Wilkins wilkins.m...@gmail.com wrote: Just spotted my blue ram, stolen in December, locked to a rack in downtown Harrisburg, PA. Waiting for police (1hr so far) Can't believe it!

[RBW] FS Brooks B-72 Saddle

Old saddle. Kinda soft, should be comfortable. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-urIEh9ZY4dI/VYW0iddLbLI/AFs/ETJeIdPtgQQ/s1600/2W4A1877.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kVcyKHdrJb0/VYW0j8b0WqI/AF0/N6F5dYYB8bc/s1600/2W4A1876.JPG $60 includes Priority Post to your US

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Thank you for the post. I'm so glad you found it. What a great story. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 9:44:32 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: FANTASTIC, Mark!!! On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Will waller@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Well now that you have it back... put

[RBW] FS Berthoud Front Bag and Velo Orange Rack

Small Black Berthoud front bag and front rack. I'm not sure the rack is bolt on ready, it may need modifications. The bag is like new. I never used it, but it is a bit dusty. It has two small pockets and a large flip-up main compartment.

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Taillights

Be very careful where you put 3M reflective tape. It has been known to pull off paint and even chrome upon removal. Ask me how I know! John Wilson Greensburg, PA USA On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 3:54:58 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: IOW, unless you plaster it pretty widely across fenders

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Made my day!!! On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3:54:48 PM UTC-6, Mark Wilkins wrote: Just spotted my blue ram, stolen in December, locked to a rack in downtown Harrisburg, PA. Waiting for police (1hr so far) Can't believe it! Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Anne on the Great Divide

Riding the dream, my dream, Anne. I wish you good challenges adventures. I want to follow your journey. -- 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] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

I hope someone out there can chime in...I was at their global center today. Had they had the durable cotton shorts in dark grey with a 33 waist I'd have bought them. Apparently, dark grey is super popular and 33 waist a common size. Even though I was there I didn't get a confident feeling the

Re: [RBW] A short ride in the westside bosque

Can you box up some of that water and send it to California? --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy On Jun 24, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty and fun despite the heat. Our almost-record-breaking spring rains

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire trouble puzzlement

After many hours of effort I'm not sure I'm closer to solving this problem. And I'm no longer sure it's 100% a rim problem. A careful examination of the new pari-moto front tire on my Trek revealed that the colored line that I was advised to keep constant around the rim was itself not a

[RBW] Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

Thought I'd ask the group...Anyone have experience with these Swrve shorts? http://swrve.myshopify.com/products/mens-cigarette-shorts?variant=126704252 These are their cigarette shorts so their tight fitting, not lycra tight but still snug. They have two types in this model the cotton twill

[RBW] Post Surgery Therapy

Ah...that's some seriously good looking medicine there. May it be seriously effective. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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

Re: [RBW] A short ride in the westside bosque

Sure, but it'll cost you. On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 5:05 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Can you box up some of that water and send it to California? --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy On Jun 24, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Patrick

[RBW] WTB: albastache cockpit

Ok, just spent a week+ on albatross bars and want to give albastaches a try. Since there is very little compatibility with the albatross cockpit, I figure I'll just pull the whole thing off and plug in the albastache version. So I'm looking for the bars/stem/brake levers. Just putting feelers

[RBW] Re: Quickie Velogical Review

They work well and are a nice alternative if you want to avoid modifying/dedicating a front wheel. Nevertheless, keep in mind that there are a number of dynohubs that are per se less expensive, and only marginally more expensive if you build your own wheel. Further, be aware that the

Re: [RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

The current records for the Tour Divide: Men’s Jay Petervary 2012 – 15:16:04 Women’s Eszter Horanyi 2012 – 19:03:35 Both of them look to fall this year. Five men are ahead of Petervary's 2012 pace, including Jay Petervary. Lael Wilcox is flying on the women's side, also ahead of Horanyi's

[RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

Rock hard, Ride free and may the Great Spirit keep you safe and healthy. On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 1:26:46 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: I leave for Banff Saturday, and start toward the Mexican border July 1. In case you feel like following my progress, my GPS breadcrumb trail will be

[RBW] Re: Off topic alert!! Feedback request.

I was looking at these same shorts and had the exact same questions. On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 9:23:56 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Thought I'd ask the group...Anyone have experience with these Swrve shorts? http://swrve.myshopify.com/products/mens-cigarette-shorts?variant=126704252

Re: [RBW] Re: Rock N Roads w/ Fenders on 51cm Sam Hillborne?

Isn't the Hillborne outstanding? I was getting my wheel worked on at the Riv-unawareLBS yesterday, and the Hillborne was there, and the guys there were very approving that I could swap between 38 Compasses and 45 Smart Sam knobbies and basically use my sidepull bike as a mountain bike.

Re: [RBW] Re: For the Group

We all have our own experiences. --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy On Jun 24, 2015, at 8:49 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: I find that unlike this group. People here have the mileage to know what works for them, and also know

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Congratulations, Do you know how long until you actually get it? My car was stolen a few weeks ago, and I think I would be way more upset about losing my riv. Glad you are so close to getting it back. john On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 5:44:44 PM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: Johnny:

Re: [RBW] Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

Maybe get another friend there with you. Or anyone for support. On Monday, June 22, 2015 at 3:14:14 PM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: Seriously, I'm dying here. Waiting. I understand there are more important matters in the city of Harrisburg, but c'mon! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22,

[RBW] FS Nitto Handlebars and Stem

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dmSD64D6hzU/VYW1tW7LShI/AGE/zVB8xvc4COU/s1600/2W4A1881.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6AKXwqSizvM/VYW1u8y3ffI/AGM/gFX-OUE4VFc/s1600/2W4A1879.JPG

[RBW] SS travel case to borrow (or rent) - Twin Cities

Hi! I sort of stumbled into an SS coupled Atlantis (58) a couple years ago and now have one of my first opportunities for bike travel. Does anyone have a travel case they'd be willing to loan or maybe rent for the week of July 19? Just going to CO and it would be stored secure for the week.

Re: [RBW] Re: 63cm Canti-Romulus part out

Romulus sold. On Friday, June 19, 2015 at 5:10:51 PM UTC-4, joe b. wrote: Disclaimer: my canti-rom's been my main bike for 10 years With that out of the way: Somebody snap this up. I don't know why the Roms seem to be the ugly duckling Rivs from a resell standpoint. This is a Toyo-Japan

[RBW] Re: For the Group

I find that unlike this group. People here have the mileage to know what works for them, and also know that may not be what works best for others. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Jerseys: Take the 6 left for $36 shipped CONUS.

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 6:25 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: $45 shipped CONUS. Add #7: Nice, heavyweight cotton knit jersey, olive green, 3 back pockets with one zipped, 21 X 26; no add'l charge. NOTE WELL! The dye is a wee bit faded in parts, so the overall impression is a

Re: [RBW] Re: For the Group

people also read with their own emotions -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Post Surgery Therapy

Enjoy the gift of being back on the road and/or trail! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 8:14:18 AM UTC-6, David Person wrote: I've had a pair of Nitto B115 drop bars hang around (literally) for a couple of years begging to be put to use. I was inspired by an old Kohler

[RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

Anne - enjoy the ride! I can't wait to see the pictures and hear about the highs and lows of the trek. Wow - envious!! Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:26:46 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: I leave for Banff Saturday, and start toward the Mexican border July 1. In

[RBW] Re: Post Surgery Therapy

thanks for the photos - great job -- 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,

[RBW] For the Group

I love this group and the discussions, and I immediately thought of “RBW” when I saw this in an art installation in Vancouver, BC. https://flic.kr/p/uQUe9u https://flic.kr/p/uQUe9u With Affection, Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: The 5 minute bike...the worst of marketing

I agree, I don't think I went over a line that hadn't already been crossed, though. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 5:17:24 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: this crap is way off topic - especially the projecting of other's disbeliefs On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at

[RBW] Re: For the Group

The artist can't be right. On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 10:33:36 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: I love this group and the discussions, and I immediately thought of “RBW” when I saw this in an art installation in Vancouver, BC. https://flic.kr/p/uQUe9u With Affection, Eric N

Re: [RBW] FS: HAR Bags, Rock n Road tires, Brooks grips, Noodle bar, Tiagra levers, Terry Butterfly, Spin Doctor truing stand

John, will buy the 48 noodles, if still available. Steve On Wednesday, June 24, 2015, john muhl johnm...@gmail.com wrote: $100 HAR bags (tan) $80 Rock n Road tires 650B (pair), used for less than 20 miles $40 Brooks Plump leather grips (brown) $30 Nitto Noodle 48cm $30 Terry Butterfly $30

RE: [RBW] Anne on the Great Divide

Best of luck, Anne -- tailwinds, rubber side down, all of that stuff! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anne Paulson Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 2:27 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: [RBW] Anne on the

Re: [RBW] Anne on the Great Divide

On the Krampus? Please report in excruciating detail. And good luck. We suburban short ride types salute you. When I read about the Krampus I want to abandon my thought of a 29er-type Ravn and buy a fatbike or similar. On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Anne on the Great Divide

Fantastic! On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 11:36 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On the Krampus? Please report in excruciating detail. And good luck. We suburban short ride types salute you. When I read about the Krampus I want to abandon my thought of a 29er-type Ravn and buy a

Re: [RBW] Re: For the Group

O! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydfH7iuLR0I Tho' this is kickass better: http://preview.tinyurl.com/nwl9ld7 Seriously, kinei hos eromenon -- It moves [all] as the Beloved On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: And so much for the value of taking thought

[RBW] Anne on the Great Divide

I leave for Banff Saturday, and start toward the Mexican border July 1. In case you feel like following my progress, my GPS breadcrumb trail will be here: https://share.delorme.com/AnnePaulson Riv content: I'm bringing wooly garments, my Rivendell-purchased Trangia, and my Just Ride attitude. On

[RBW] FS: HAR Bags, Rock n Road tires, Brooks grips, Noodle bar, Tiagra levers, Terry Butterfly, Spin Doctor truing stand

$100 HAR bags (tan) $80 Rock n Road tires 650B (pair), used for less than 20 miles $40 Brooks Plump leather grips (brown) $30 Nitto Noodle 48cm $30 Terry Butterfly $30 Spin Doctor truing stand $25 Shimano Tiagra brake levers

Re: [RBW] Re: For the Group

He doesn't have to be right for it be a great piece! -Original Message- From: Deacon Patrick Sent: Jun 24, 2015 9:52 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: For the Group That's a lot of absolutes. The poor artist has fallen prey to the same fallacy

[RBW] Re: For the Group

And so much for the value of taking thought . Vanity of vanities ! Of course no system of thought will agree with another as it's unstable nature is to disagree with itself . Yes. . . . the crowd will argue hoot and holler . . . . but so what . Love is All that that truly matters

[RBW] Re: For the Group

That's a lot of absolutes. The poor artist has fallen prey to the same fallacy he imposes on others. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 9:33:36 AM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote: I love this group and the discussions, and I immediately thought of “RBW” when I saw this in an art

Re: [RBW] For the Group

Great piece. Thanks for that! And remember, promoting bikes just for racing is wrong! : ) -Original Message- From: Eric Norris Sent: Jun 24, 2015 8:33 AM To: RBW Subject: [RBW] For the Group I love this group and the discussions,

[RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

Fantastic! Yes, timidity and wisdom are sometimes mutually exclusive. Sounds like you didn't pay too high a price for that lesson? With abandon, Patrick -- 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: Anne on the Great Divide

Just scrapes and bruises. That kind of lesson-- that I needed to go faster on the steep loose downhill-- is difficult to learn, because one's reason cannot instruct one's emotions. Even if I KNOW it's safer to go faster, I still have trouble making myself go faster. On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 12:30

[RBW] For the Group

If I didn't think I was right about something, I would change the thought to what I consider the right one. Why would someone say something they believe to be wrong? That would be silly. People say things they believe to be right, so in that sense that are always right. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: FS: HAR Bags, Rock n Road tires, Brooks grips, Noodle bar, Tiagra levers, Terry Butterfly, Spin Doctor truing stand

Levers and HAR bags still available everything else has been spoken for. On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 12:14:28 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: $100 HAR bags (tan) $80 Rock n Road tires 650B (pair), used for less than 20 miles $40 Brooks Plump leather grips (brown) $30 Nitto Noodle 48cm $30

[RBW] Re: SS travel case to borrow (or rent) - Twin Cities

Sergio! What fun! Wish I had a case for you but, alas, a Friday case won't work. Good Luck! -your pal 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

[RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

have a great time... super jealous! ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Anne on the Great Divide

Anne, Have a great ride, Steve On Wednesday, June 24, 2015, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Fantastic! On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 11:36 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','bertin...@gmail.com'); wrote: On the Krampus? Please report in excruciating