[RBW] What is a Rivvish bike?

2017-11-07 Thread Ben Miller
Ok, you got me. It's a damn good story -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

2017-11-07 Thread lum gim fong
Can you tell us about that decaleur? -- 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: Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

2017-11-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Oh, Ty, thank you - I’m touched. I’m glad to hear your dog made it through his surgeries and that you’ve had many happy years. They go so quickly, don’t they. I hope you’re able to squeeze every last drop of joy from his golden years and that you know you did your best for him. He’s clearly

[RBW] Re: Microsoft Thumbies Inside Mount

2017-11-07 Thread Joe Bernard
It depends. You have to do the swap on pullback bars, but you could just rotate them over on a flatbar and probably still have decent reach. But the swap is what you're looking for if both sides are friction: You want the ratchet for the rear derailer. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

2017-11-07 Thread johnboy
An aside maybeTom Cuthbertson talked about using SA 3 speed for cyclocross. Bike Tripping-Ten Speed Press. -- 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: Bicycle Belle Ding Ding

2017-11-07 Thread Ty Smith
New to the forum and just have to say I love this post, particularly the section about your dog. I read it out loud to my wife and we both cried. I have two dogs, one of which is an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Guinness. He had surgery for luxating patella on both knees when he was very

[RBW] Re: Microsoft Thumbies Inside Mount

2017-11-07 Thread Erik Wright
I just got a pair of these for a new build with flat bars but will probably use them in the future on a build like this. In order to mount them on the inside, do you have to swap shifters and use the front ratchet shifter for the rear and the rear indexed/friction for the front? On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Ooh, a red Glorius. That's sweet! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
The angle of the photo has an elongating effect. I was talking up, not out. So maybe it was a (bad) skinny joke? But please, never look for meaning in any of my comments, grasshopper. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 7:40:04 PM UTC-8, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Did I grow? I looked for

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Joe Bernard
I didn't get the "grow" comment, either, but I don't think it was a fat joke. You look fabulous, and those are killer boots! -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Leah Peterson
Did I grow? I looked for the meaning in this but all I can come up with is “Wait a minute, is he making a fat joke?” I’ll keep the boots close. Scary times, I tell you. And you best get Riv to make you some mounts. I’ll find you some appropriate boots! We got this covered. Sent from my iPad

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

2017-11-07 Thread Brian Campbell
Maybe this might be worth reading? Not sure if it fits the question but it might be worth doing some more learnin' on it. http://www.schlumpf.ch/hp/schlumpf/faq.getriebe.engl.htm On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:08:22 PM UTC-5, nash...@gmail.com wrote: > > "Will" at Rivendell has a setup like

[RBW] WTB: 55-56cm Riv

2017-11-07 Thread Belopsky
Ahh, romulus, rambouilet.. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

2017-11-07 Thread nash5510
"Will" at Rivendell has a setup like that. 2 x 1 with a Melvin. He manually shifts the front. Seems like a weird idea but unique for sure. Nash -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Leah. Did you grow while you were away? The boots you *would* grab? I'd keep 'em real close from here on out. In fact you may want to sleep in them. You are right, though, an all-out sprint from a zombie or two would render the Twofish inoperable in no time. But then, you don't want to be

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
The tires in this photos are Clement Xplor 40s, I've had Compass 38s, which will also permit fenders easily, and right now it has 42 Somas. With releases at the cable hanger and also at the lever, no need to deflate even the biggest tires. I really like the vintage Dia Compe/Weinmann, and I

[RBW] What is a Rivvish bike?

2017-11-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
I went back to RivHQ this morning to transact some business. Since several of them expressed interest in seeing my Niner in person, I rode that in. Corey, Roman, Robert, Mark, and Grant all gathered around and all of them had nothing but positive things to say about it. Grant was particularly

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread RonaTD
On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 3:24:34 PM UTC-6, spru...@gmail.com wrote: As long as you're getting the custom paint, did you consider have canti posts added? That's the one thing I wish my Cheviot had but doesn't. The frame has generous clearance, but tire size is limited by the brake

[RBW] Re: Winterizing Ideas?

2017-11-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Executive Summery Conclusion: Drum brakes and IGH (except Rollof and possibly a 7sp. Torpedo) are not designed for rough riding and folks who are riding IGH and/or drum brakes off pavement are always fiddling with their bikes and it is almost never a long term, reliable solution, but instead

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Eric Norris
Ace Hardware usually has a pretty good selection of bolts. From what I’ve learned about bicycle fasteners, chrome-plated steel is stronger than stainless, so that’s an option for you as well. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Nov 7, 2017, at 5:00 PM, Bill

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
In my experience, both Home Depot and Lowes suck for bicycle fasteners. Home Depot sucks way more than Lowes, but both are pretty useless. A proper fastener store is best for having everything, but they often hate you if you are only buying 1. Ebay has essentially everything, but sometimes

[RBW] Re: FS Rolly Polys

2017-11-07 Thread Jonathan D.
Sent PM -- 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] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread lum gim fong
bicyclebolts.com has security bolts for that, too. I think they are stainless. But you will have to carry a dedicated security allen wrench on the brevets. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Coffeeneuring 4-7

2017-11-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
I hadn’t realized I hadn’t posted these, so here they are in one go. Running, biking, coffee, pipe, wannabe three-speeding, fog, chill, sun, and wind! Enjoy! https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/coffeeneuring-5-6-and-7 With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch
I really love the idea of the candy apple red paint job. A similar color scheme showed up in this thread https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/saluki%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/toarUeDZ5mo/cxVVDSfAAgAJ. I was so very tempted since the bike was my size. But I just

[RBW] Re: FS 51 Joe Appaloosa silver

2017-11-07 Thread Andrew Huston
I PM’d you with clarification. I intend to keep pedals and saddle. -- 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: 2 700c wheelsets, one Rich Lesnick built Deore/Velocity, the other Phil/Mavic

2017-11-07 Thread Julian Westerhout
Both wheelsets now sold. Thanks to all. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 6:34:00 AM UTC-6, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > Price drop on Rich Lesnick/Hands on Wheels built Deore/velocity wheelset > -- now $200 plus shipping. > > > > > On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3:00:48 PM UTC-6, Julian

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Jim Bronson
Both Home Depot and Lowe's were sold out of M6-1.0 x20mm stainless socket cap bolts. Sigh. They had mild steel ones so I took those as a temporary measure. The Lowe's guy said he had a truckload of fasteners to unload and stock so maybe I'll go back later in the week. On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I think a pride of Rivendells is certainly aptor maybe an exaltation of Rivendells I just googled this but I remember reading Conan Doyle's White company trilogy; especially Sir Nigel when he's quizzed about hunting terms by his true love;s father

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
yeah...I'm not riding this bike thru Death Valley(which is an adventure, just not mine) or anything so it's not really a concern On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 4:42:46 PM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > My custom mixte did have 2 water-bottle mounts; the 1st is topside ,the > 2nd is on the

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Tim Gavin
Mark in Beacon - AFAIK, the prime motivator for canti brakes vs long-reach sidepulls is fender clearance (ameliorated by switching to long-reach centerpulls, as you suggest. An additional motivator would be better brake feel due to the long, flexy arms of long-reach sidepulls or DC centerpulls

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Eh, it's not a thing for me. I only use one bottle at a time, and usually carry enough luggage to store extra. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
My custom mixte did have 2 water-bottle mounts; the 1st is topside ,the 2nd is on the underside of the downtube. To be fair here, I said 2 bosses on the form but I didn't say where On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 4:25:22 PM UTC-6, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > > But Mark, you don’t

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
OK you were asking for the SIZE of the seat post binder bolt on a Rivendell frame? Woosh! I missed that entirely. I guess size is one of many specifications. I concur with Brendan that it's an M6. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 2:26:34 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Yes thanks that's

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Jim Bronson
Yes thanks that's what I was looking for. I'm going by home Depot on the way home. I won't use my torque wrench on it. Lol... On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 4:19 PM Brendan McD wrote: > It uses an M6 bolt and nut. I think the length of the bolt is 20mm, but > you may be able

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Leah Peterson
But Mark, you don’t understand. The dream Cheviot HAS to have two bottle mounts because the Dream Cheviot is the world’s most over-prepared bike. At least according to The Book of Leah, it is. The bike would have dyno lighting and the heaviest-duty racks and giant Wald baskets and Sackville

[RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Brendan McD
It uses an M6 bolt and nut. I think the length of the bolt is 20mm, but you may be able to get away with a shorter length. I broke my binder bolt on tour and stopped in a local hardware store and picked up a few extras for a few dollars. I put a dab of grease on it and haven't had any

[RBW] FS: a two-fish bottle cage

2017-11-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
>From the parts box I've found a two-fish strap-on water bottle cage. Like THIS $15 shipped Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
haha OK I think you are asking for what value to set on your calibrated adjustable torque wrench for the seat post binder bolt on a Rivendell frame. Correct? There is none. Tighten it just enough so it doesn't slip. Do not overtighten. Here's a link to Park Tool's article on the topic,

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Joe Bernard
As long as it fits my 650b x 41 Fatty Rumpkins I'm happy. It may be a tad snug with fenders, but I'm thinking of running roadie-style clip-on/pop-off mudguards anyway 'cause it's dry here most of the year. Also, I'm not a big fan of adding brake stresses to a frame in areas it wasn't designed

Re: [RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Jim Bronson
What are they for a Rivendell? Sorry was just going into doctor's office and hit send. On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 3:52 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Absolutely > > On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 1:31:26 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> -- >>

Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
How much more tire would that get you, front and rear? The specs say it can take a 650B/45 or a 700c/50. That is a ton o' tire. If you really need more, brake reach is listed as 65 (Tektro 559?), but if you went with Dia Compe 750 centerpulls, would that get you more height (which I assume is

[RBW] Re: Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
Absolutely On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 1:31:26 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > -- > -- > signature goes here > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

2017-11-07 Thread Philip Williamson
Patrick is right - you get twice as much gear change in the rear as the front. But... you can get three times the range if you change them both, right? I had a plan to make a 2x2, mostly for fun. Once you've got a tensioner, it may as well be a derailleur. Conversely, if you've got a

[RBW] Binder bolt and nut specs?

2017-11-07 Thread Jim Bronson
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Re: [RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread David Sprunger
Joe, This will be a cool bike. As long as you're getting the custom paint, did you consider have canti posts added? That's the one thing I wish my Cheviot had but doesn't. The frame has generous clearance, but tire size is limited by the brake calipers. (It's certainly easier to spend your money

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

2017-11-07 Thread Patrick Moore
A 1 x 3 rear cogs would give you bigger range with less axle movement and easier shifting. On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 2:06 PM, Christopher Murray wrote: > I don’t know that there would be any advantages outside of a simpler set > up and avoiding an IGH. If you used a

[RBW] Re: FS: Bags - Fabio's Chest, RoadRunner, Revelate

2017-11-07 Thread Manuel Acosta
PM'd Manny On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 8:03:37 AM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > All prices include CONUS shipping. Photos here > . > > UltraSwift Fabio's Chest, Large. NIB. $195 > RoadRunner Bags Jammer, Jumbo. Rust Cordura.

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

2017-11-07 Thread Christopher Murray
I don’t know that there would be any advantages outside of a simpler set up and avoiding an IGH. If you used a triple with 42x32x24 rings you’d have a low, mid, and high gear. I’d have to figure out the gear inches compared to a IGH set up to see how they compare. I think I’d choose a 3x1

[RBW] Re: WTB 650b Wheel/set

2017-11-07 Thread Paul Choi
I need 135 spacing for the rear. On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 2:33:29 PM UTC-7, Paul Choi wrote: > > I have a Sam coming from the pre-sale so I need a 650b wheelset. Does > anyone have one they are willing to part with? > > Paul > > Santa Clara CA > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: WTB 650b Wheel/set

2017-11-07 Thread Paul Choi
I got a front wheel from a group member on Saturday. Thanks Dan. Anyone willing to part with a rear wheel in excellent condition? Paul Santa Clara CA On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 2:33:29 PM UTC-7, Paul Choi wrote: > > I have a Sam coming from the pre-sale so I need a 650b wheelset. Does >

[RBW] Re: WTB 650b Wheel/set

2017-11-07 Thread LBleriot
PM sent on Riv Budget Wheelset. On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 5:33:29 PM UTC-4, Paul Choi wrote: > > I have a Sam coming from the pre-sale so I need a 650b wheelset. Does > anyone have one they are willing to part with? > > Paul > > Santa Clara CA > -- You received this message because

[RBW] The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
Staff bikes are back. Thanks Roman. -- 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: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Joe Bernard
In my case red bikes are slower, but that gives people more time to look at 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] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Hi BeeBee DeeDee Leah! It's gonna be s pretty. The frames are arriving at RBW end-of-November-ish, then however long it takes for Rick to do his painty magic. I'll definitely post mucho pics when I have it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread lconley
Is there an accepted collective noun (murder of crows, pod of whales, etc.) for a group of Rivendells? If not, I would propose "fellowship" of Rivendells in keeping with the Tolkien theme. Laing On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 1:57:01 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > Why not start a list

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone know about cycling Death Valley

2017-11-07 Thread Jonathan Neve
I did this ride on a Cannondale SuperX with 45mm WTB Riddlers. Eh, mileage wise I’ve slipped quite a bit, but thanks! Last year I was already to 10k. Alas, real life takes its toll. J On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 9:45 AM StewUtah wrote: > On the Appaloosa? I just requested to

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
Well! Pictures of both, please ...So Chris, what colour did you end up going with? On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 11:27:35 AM UTC-6, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > That was me getting the Roadini painted. Should be there right now in > fact. I also considered a red but more like a deep Merlot

Re: [RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

2017-11-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I was particularly struck by the misty, wet forest scenes -- very different from high desert New Mexico, and not at all what we in most of the US would first think of at the mention of "fall pictures." But beautiful; one imagines elusive Tolkein-ian elves threading their way unobtrusively through

Re: [RBW] Re: 3-Speed MTBing Resources?

2017-11-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Chris: I've always thought that the more shifting you can leave the the rear, the simpler and better off you are; that's one reason, I guess, why 1X drivetrains are so popular now, and for decades people have been leaving off the FD to make things as trouble free as possible. Front shifting is

[RBW] Re: FS Rolly Polys

2017-11-07 Thread tdusky
Price Drop! One brand new in package $35 shipped, priority USPS. Group of two tires, one has been mounted and barely used the other has a few miles enough to wear off the tread pattern in the center of the tire, no cuts or punctures $50 shipped priority USPS. Or all 3 $80 shipped, priority

[RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
That was me getting the Roadini painted. Should be there right now in fact. I also considered a red but more like a deep Merlot shade. Bright red should be very pretty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I love your pictures. So evocative! Autumn is my favourite season, but in Winnipeg , MB the autumn colours maybe last 6-7 weeks. Depending on the weather, especially the wind our trees can be pretty naked by Halloween. I do love the colours while they last though in cloudy or clear conditions

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
A candy apple red Cheviot is my dream bike. With two bottle mounts, as WETH said. The cream accents will just be luscious. I might be nearly as excited as you. For me it's always been between lipstick pink with cream (like that list member Sumihra sp?) or else the red. But in the end, it must

[RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I like their new bike day pictures a lot. Nice to see all the rivs going out the door to new homes On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 9:54:48 AM UTC-6, David B wrote: > > The @rivbike Instagram is used for this purpose - it's not solely owner > bikes, but there's a good deal of Rivs in use on

Re: [RBW] Re: Pashley Guv'nor 22.5"

2017-11-07 Thread Dave Grossman
Lets get this bike a new home. Now $850 without shipping. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread Ryan Fleming
I think a dark red really makes the cream pop. Actually Candy apple red sounds appealing. So... metallic? And don't they say red bikes are faster? On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 12:42:09 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Whelp, this started as a "let's jump on that sale" journey towards a >

[RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread David B
The @rivbike Instagram is used for this purpose - it's not solely owner bikes, but there's a good deal of Rivs in use on there. David On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 2:01:38 PM UTC-6, lum gim fong wrote: > > Where they could feature a few owners bikes from all over tge world. > Rotate monthly. >

[RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread Eric
Surly's site w/ their "Image Dump" is a great feature. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Anyone know about cycling Death Valley

2017-11-07 Thread StewUtah
On the Appaloosa? I just requested to follow you on Strava. You have certainly put the miles on this year :) On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 7:22:45 AM UTC-7, Jonathan Neve wrote: > > I rode there last week, from Badwater Basin to the peak of White Mountain. > Cached water along the way at a

[RBW] Re: Winter tires - studded

2017-11-07 Thread Belopsky
This is what I was thinking. Time to order a pair of Spiker from Bike24 or similar.. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:02:29 AM UTC-5, David B wrote: > > The Nokian A10s are good for regularly plowed roads. They measure around > 35mm, so they'll look tiny on a Clem but would work fine for

[RBW] Re: Winter tires - studded

2017-11-07 Thread David B
The Nokian A10s are good for regularly plowed roads. They measure around 35mm, so they'll look tiny on a Clem but would work fine for commuting on plowed roads. I used them for a couple winters in Chicago on a 650b road bike conversion. They're not ideal for more snowy roads. For that I'd go

[RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread John G.
Interesting to see two iterations on the website in a relatively short amount of time. I wonder if they're using the same backend, and if the most recent changes were driven by data or just a switch in platform. Overall, I like the new site even more than the most recent version. Agreed that

[RBW] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread WETH
Joe, I love my Cheviot. For the type of riding I enjoy, it is my favorite of the Rivs I've owned or own (Atlantis, Romulus, Road Standard). It is almost the perfect bike. One more set of water bottle cage braze-ons and it is perfect! It will look stunning in red; can't wait to see photos.

Re: [RBW] Winter tires - studded

2017-11-07 Thread Peter White
We have an order in for 40 of the 650b A10s, but we are waiting for confirmation that they have shipped from Finland. I placed the order in May. I will post here as soon as we have confirmation. Some years we wait until early December for our studded tires to arrive, even though we order them in

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

2017-11-07 Thread Takashi
Patrick and Ann, Thank you! I was smiling when riding under the trees, and when I came home and looked through photos I took, they made me smile once again. Patrick, I don't remember about trees in the US very well, but yes, we have yellow, orange, and red leaves here. But a friend of mine in

[RBW] Re: FS: 2 700c wheelsets, one Rich Lesnick built Deore/Velocity, the other Phil/Mavic

2017-11-07 Thread Julian Westerhout
Price drop on Rich Lesnick/Hands on Wheels built Deore/velocity wheelset -- now $200 plus shipping. On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3:00:48 PM UTC-6, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > Phil Wood wheelset sold. > > On Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 5:13:20 PM UTC-5, Julian Westerhout wrote: >> >>

[RBW] Re: The RBW Website has a new look...

2017-11-07 Thread Conway Bennett
I've always wanted a history section with retired models. Maybe just import the cyclofiend site which I still reference and enjoy. -- 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: Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch
I agree that the red with the cream accents would be stunning. Good choice and I also wanted to see pictures. -- 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] Cheviot dreaming

2017-11-07 Thread MartyG
Good choice Joe. You won't regret it. Can't wait to see pics. -- 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 CHOCO-MOOSE BAR

2017-11-07 Thread Broccoli Cog
Interested but on mobile. I’ll DM later this morning. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: All-Paul SS Set Up, and Misc

2017-11-07 Thread MartyG
Crankset pending. -- 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