[RBW] Re: FS Nitto 10cm Dirtdrop stem

2015-07-25 Thread Bruce Smitham
Dirtdrop stem is sold On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 5:31:26 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: FS Nitto 10cm Dirtdrop stem in excellent condition PayPal $50 shipped CONUS contact off-line Thanks, Bruce in San Diego -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Reservoir ride-fish-ride

2015-07-25 Thread Liesl
That looks like a most fantastic day, Patrick. Scenery reminds me of my California days and trips to lassen. But where's a photo of the tastee fish? In Minnesota ya gotta get the fish shot! (; -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: I am back

2015-07-25 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome back Compton! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:32:56 PM UTC-6, Don Compton wrote: I have made some impulsive mistakes in my life, thank God none have been life threatening. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Just Ride

2015-07-25 Thread Liesl
Patrick, you must be a cyclist but do you wear Peter Pan tights? (; -RCW -- 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: I am back

2015-07-25 Thread Don Compton
Chris, I remember when you had this butterscotch Hilsen. God, it was a beautiful bike. Don On Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:30:22 PM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: Great news, Don! I think I know a little about how you feel. I'm riding around on my recovery A. Homer Hilsen...after foolishly selling

[RBW] Re: I am back

2015-07-25 Thread Don Compton
Deacon, Long story. After years of enjoying Brooks saddles, the hump that develops after longterm, my nether regions just couldn't stand it anymore. I have short femurs and I couldn't find another saddle that would work on my Roadeo. Well, the latest Selle Anatomica allows me to get the saddle

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread ascpgh
While the pro races eliminated the consequence of equipment and team cars full of spares, I became appreciative of early MTB racing because of the overt responsibility of the rider to deal with whatever happened to their bike as a consequence of their riding or equipment selection. It was more

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-25 Thread ascpgh
I always found that Suntour rear derailleurs had a very nice way of providing a way to set the big ring/small cog position, presuming you've selected rings and max cog sizes within a unit's specifications. It was an embossed dot on the outer cage side plate that was to be aligned with the mark

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Silver, Schwalbe

2015-07-25 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
Noodles and Silver shifters are sold. Oh, and prices are plus shipping. My apologies for not adding that int he original post. -- 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

[RBW] If these came in black ...

2015-07-25 Thread Patrick Moore
http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/006494.php Under $70. Does anyone know the quality of the fabric and construction? From the photos, they look to be decently made (probably by disenfranchised dwarfs in foetid underground caverns in Madagascar. I mean the Hobbit type of dwarf, naturally.)

[RBW] Re: If these came in black ...

2015-07-25 Thread Patrick Moore
Damn:

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Jim Bronson
Wow that picture is amazing. On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.klimgeiten.nl/images/historie/jaren/2013/16jun2013-3.jpg Who wouldn't love to ride this ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] FS: Schwalbe Big Ben Tires - 26x2.35 Pair

2015-07-25 Thread David Banzer
These are the slightly fatter version of the ones that Riv sells. 26x2.35 - Raceguard Performance Line. $55 plus shipping for a PAIR. Contact off list if you can. Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto M18 front rack

2015-07-25 Thread Bruce Smitham
Rack is sold. On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 9:31:03 PM UTC-7, Justin August wrote: I'll grab that! -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] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Edwin W
Liesl, Your verse makes a so valid point Just a pebble put froome out of joint! For a ride more fine-ah We should teach him some Heine Then to the podium he'll be annoint...ed -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-25 Thread Aaron Young
Nah, everything's fine now after adding an extra link to the chain. I don't ride in big-big or small-small combos, so I'm not concerned about this happening again. I shared this mostly to laugh at myself a bit and as a reminder to check chain length after swapping out drive train parts. Cheers!

[RBW] Re: FS 59cm Bleriot

2015-07-25 Thread Dave Brandt
Big Bump!!! I'm throwing in a second set of velocity synergy rims ( laced by Rich). -- 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: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Minh
Here's a neat story about that particular climb, http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/07/news/fan-less-lacets-climb-weird-in-the-tour-de-france_379366 On Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 1:09:42 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote: I saw that shot on tv and felt the urge to pack the bike and go ride that

[RBW] Re: More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

2015-07-25 Thread Matt B.
Here's my rivendell getting me to work last winter. It fits large studded tires. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--BJtLhhEIhs/VbO7A6itUYI/BlI/dPHLoaCYTSc/s1600/image1.JPG On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 9:08:36 PM UTC-4, murphyjrfk wrote: I didn't want to hijack a thread so I

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Jim M.
I saw that shot on tv and felt the urge to pack the bike and go ride that climb. Some of the descents have looked grand this year too. Not to burst any bubbles, but Froome said the rock was stuck between the brake and wheel, not his frame. jim m wc ca On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 1:36:46 PM

[RBW] Re: What are the diffs between SRAM 8 speed chain models?

2015-07-25 Thread Garth
Yes, all 3 have 114 links and the spacing and width's are identical. FWIW, KMC chains are 116 links for anyone who may need more . I've never used them myself, they have so many models and 2 types of missing links and misprinted info released as to their spacing (some 7.1, some 7.3) that

[RBW] Re: More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?

2015-07-25 Thread murphyjrfk
Love that picture! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread cyclotourist
I find Race the Divide, the Stagecoach 400, Leadville type events more interesting than TdF. The 12 year olds would probably be more interesting than the Super Bowl as well :-) Super Bowl Sunday = best day to go ride a bike without cars out! On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 12:03 PM, Peter Adler

Re: [RBW] FS 59cm Bleriot

2015-07-25 Thread Ray Shine
Dave -- Please contact me off-list at r.sh...@sbcglobal.net. Off-topic inquiry. Ray From: Dave Brandt pacificabra...@gmail.com To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:31 PM Subject: [RBW] FS 59cm Bleriot Big Bump!!! Adding a second

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread cyclotourist
Would have been something if they kept it open to spectators and instead closed it to team cars. I'm all for bike races, but as Andy noted, noted, not team cars. Riders should have to finish on the bike they started with, repair their own flats, pick up food at neutral area. On Sat, Jul 25, 2015

[RBW] Just Ride

2015-07-25 Thread Patrick Moore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47cGzu6-q40 Apology if you've seen it before. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Peter Adler
I believe that's called Eroica (add prefixes, suffixes and locations as necessary). I'm guessing no TV network is interested in paying for broadcasting rights for that. We should probably also consider the fact that for professional bicycle racers (and the teams/crews/sponsors that are

[RBW] Re: If these came in black ...

2015-07-25 Thread Garth
They say dry clean only hmmm ...Is that absolute or just a recommendation ? You know , who wouldn't love to have clothing custom made for you, any style , fit and fabric no limits !Stock clothing is just not cuttin' it for me , lol :-) I would love some custom

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Garth
Me too . . . . . beam me and my bike up Scottie , France it is ! On Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 1:09:42 PM UTC-4, Jim M. wrote: I saw that shot on tv and felt the urge to pack the bike and go ride that climb. Some of the descents have looked grand this year too. Not to burst any

[RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Justin August
Up or down? On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 1:36:46 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: http://www.klimgeiten.nl/images/historie/jaren/2013/16jun2013-3.jpg Who wouldn't love to ride this ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] What are the diffs between SRAM 8 speed chain models?

2015-07-25 Thread Lungimsam
What are the diffs, besides the price and colors, between the PC-830, 850, and 870 SRAM chains? -- 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: What are the diffs between SRAM 8 speed chain models?

2015-07-25 Thread Garth
As the scale ascends , lighter weight , cosmetic plating , but the core issue of being a reliable chain is constant . I usually buy the middle ones , now called the 850 . It's usually found for considerable lower $ than the top tier and not much more than the bottom. On Saturday, July

[RBW] FS 59cm Bleriot

2015-07-25 Thread Dave Brandt
Big Bump!!! Adding a second wheelset, also Velocity Synergy laced by Rich. -- 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: What are the diffs between SRAM 8 speed chain models?

2015-07-25 Thread Lungimsam
But the link length and widths are the same? Pin/plate spacing? -- 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] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Garth
That climb is just barely enough for one team car , let alone a rider . It was only 3.4 km and despite the looks, it's a very steady and not very steep climb . As far a teams and cars for support , been there done that as they say . That's how it used to be when the TDF started.

[RBW] Re: What are the diffs between SRAM 8 speed chain models?

2015-07-25 Thread Garth
As the scale ascends , lighter weight , cosmetic plating , but the core issue of being a reliable chain is constant . I usually buy the middle ones , now called the 850 . It's usually found for considerable lower $ than the top tier and not much more than the bottom. On Saturday, July

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-25 Thread Cecily Walker
That is one fine looking steed. Happy riding! On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 12:30:32 PM UTC-7, Larry Charlton wrote: So after lurking on the site for almost 18 months I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Rivendell of my own. I was on the hairy edge of simply purchasing a Sam new,

[RBW] Reservoir ride-fish-ride

2015-07-25 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic longer ride, heading out at 6am and returning home at 3pm. Likely 6 hours of that were riding. Climbed to Rampart Reservoir, met Joe, rode the trail 2/3rds the way around, climbed up and over the Stanley Reservoir, had a pipe, fished, had many sniff, a few bite, and one hooked — a 12”

Re: [RBW] Re: ...whereby a stone became caught up in his wheel

2015-07-25 Thread Jim Bronson
It looks to me in that pic that the rider is wearing loafers! On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: That climb is just barely enough for one team car , let alone a rider . It was only 3.4 km and despite the looks, it's a very steady and not very steep

[RBW] I am back

2015-07-25 Thread Don Compton
I have made some impulsive mistakes in my life, thank God none have been life threatening. I sold my Rambouillet and had to buy a Roadeo. For some reason, I got a bug up my ass and sold my Roadeo. BIG MISTAKE. Well, I again fixed my mistake and just took delivery of my second Roadeo. Same size,

[RBW] I am back

2015-07-25 Thread Pondero
Great news, Don! I think I know a little about how you feel. I'm riding around on my recovery A. Homer Hilsen...after foolishly selling the first one. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Something's not right here...

2015-07-25 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Have you eyeballed your rear alignment? I did something similar on an old MTB and bent the rear-end so much that I had to trash the bike. The frame builder I took it to said the entire rear was displaced to the side by 2.5 or something like that and the chainstays themselves were bent beyond