Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Philip Williamson
Pot, meet kettle. Philip Edited -- 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] J.P. Weigle For Sale

2018-06-21 Thread Doug Bloch
One of the better bikes I’ve seen pop up for sale in awhile, IMHO. A beautiful build. Who drilled the stem? Doug Bloch Alameda CA USA -- 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: Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Justin, Oakland
Sadly the admin of the Facebook group deleted a similar thread. -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: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Justin, Oakland
“I twine my mouse.” You win. -- 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

[RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread phil k
Thanks for sharing Brynnar! Looks super good! -- 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

Re: [RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread Dave Small
Congrats on the new bike, Brynnar. I don't care much for the look of parallel double top tubes, but I really dig that curvy mid-tube. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
I hate threads that weren't started by me, ended by me, or won by me (even though I'm NOT competitive, and I'm wearing a seersucker shirt and sandals as I type this.) Not to psyche you all out, but I pine tar the keys on my keyboard and twine my mouse. Now excuse me I gotta go stop global

Re: [RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread ctifusion
Thanks everyone. My 8 year old son picked the dark teal tape from the riv site and it's a great match. An excellent local wheel builder (Scott at ICS) who I've known for many years built the wheels. Velocity Atlas with XT/T hubs (Shimano has added the T for XT touring hub I guess). Such a fun

[RBW] Re: New shoes (and rims) for the Sam Hillborne

2018-06-21 Thread comveo
Hey Tony, There is a way to get some non-polished silver action on just about any Velocity rim, but you'll have to ask them. As a shop owner, I've asked to have rims left with their "mill finish" which, while not true ano, has a very classy look in it's own right. I have some raw Atlas rims on

Re: [RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Gates
Beautiful bike! I am glad it was not my size. -- 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] Anyone bought a 47 or 50 MIT Atlantis?

2018-06-21 Thread Ed Fausto
Hi, Anyone who bought a 47 or 50 MIT Atlantis? I would like to hear your fit experience with the new geometry. With my height at 5' 5" and pbh of 79-80 so I am between size 47 and 50 of the new MIT Atlantis I currently ride the following; a. 48 Hunqapillar (Ahearn Map handlebar with 12cm stem)

[RBW] You like Hetres or Compass 42's better?

2018-06-21 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
I've worn out a set of each. Both are great. There is no wrong choice here. That being said, red Hetres are the bee's knees with the right shade of paint. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Evan E.
Ooh, pet peeves! Threads where people compete to see who is least competitive. ("I'm not competitive, but yesterday while I was out just riding my lugged steel commuter and wearing MUSA shorts and button-up shirt and flip-flops, I smoked a carbon-riding roadie in head-to-toe Rapha kit without

Re: [RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread Robert Barr
Very nice Brynnar! On Thu, Jun 21, 2018, 4:35 PM ctifusion wrote: > Hi all, > > Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been > coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though > I had a Quickbeam and still have vintage B-stones and a bunch of

[RBW] Re: FS: Clearing out my stuff - Nitto, IRD, Dia Compe, PDW, VP, SRAM, Sunrace, Microshift, Wolftooth

2018-06-21 Thread Andy Beichler
My Velo Orange Gran Compe stem arrived today. Thanks. It looks great. On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 9:51:02 AM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > Update on what's left: > > *Shifters & Brake Stuff* > > Dia-Compe 11s Road & 10s Dynasys downtube friction shifters >

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-21 Thread Dave Grossman
Ugh Billyou are contunuously making me want to finally get the Leo. Seems like everything I want in a road bike these days. -- 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] PSA ebay 57cm AHH

2018-06-21 Thread Belopsky
https://www.ebay.com/itm/232806533184?ul_noapp=true $1125 with under 2hr to go -- 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: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Love that bow tube! Wow. ANd if the roughest seas you encountered in the build were needing a second chain ... well, that’s equitorial doldrums! Grin. Beautiful build and great job. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
That's saucy. Vigorously APPROVE On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:35:23 PM UTC-7, ctifusion wrote: > > Hi all, > > Just finished my Atlantis build and I couldn't be happier. I've been > coveting (and riding) Bridgestones and Rivendells since the 90s and, though > I had a Quickbeam and still

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Kieran J
Hats off to Grant for taking a position and speaking out. The 'issue that shalt not be named' is truly horrifying, and the problem is not fixed. It's gut-check time for America right now, and opportunities to find common ground should be a priority. Y'all need to talk to each other more, not

[RBW] Re: Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

2018-06-21 Thread Garth
> > > If I have something in the tire I can't see or feel initially, I literally take the tire in hand and "squeeze" the rubber between my fingers revealing every crevice and break in the rubber surface. Look closely, and whatever "it" is, there it be ! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks C15 Cambium carved all weather saddle.

2018-06-21 Thread Doug Bloch
I wish Brooks made this saddle in other colors as they do with the other Cambiums. If this was the honey brown color I’d buy it. Great price — good luck selling it! Doug Bloch Alameda CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread Lester Lammers
> Looks mighty fine. What wheels are you using? I hope to have mine together > soon. > > On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:35:23 PM UTC-4, ctifusion wrote: > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
I don't mind in the slightest if you refer to yours as "Leo". I'll be interested to see what the 'fill colors' will be in your decals. My fill colors on Grilver are red/green. The apparent fill colors on the blue are transparent/navy. I imagine orange might get transparent and navy as well,

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-21 Thread Austin B.
^THIS^ is great stuff and is the answer to my "nuanced" questions I asked a couple posts ago. I'm not fast my most standards, but sometimes like to ride fast without being in a hurry (because as Jan H. says "Riding fast is fun"). Occasionally, I just want to push it and want the bike to to

[RBW] Re: Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

2018-06-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Erl! I’ve ridden the Steilacooms all through winter on my Quickbeam, so know them well and thought at the time I want to try bikepacking with them. However, I wanted to baseline my experience with fixed gear bikepacking first, riding 2.1” Thunderburt LiteSkins. I’ve done that, so time

[RBW] Re: Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

2018-06-21 Thread Austin B.
Thanks Patrick. Talking less weight on the rim with the Steliacoms--what were you running that you're comparing them to? And long sleeves? It's almost July! You must be at a high elevation. -Austin On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:07:27 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which the smoke

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Richard Rios
it really makes me bummed out that anyone would be irritated, annoyed, miffed, or whatever to see this topic here. I know we all want our little cubbies to hide in and time out from the world. But really isn't this an EXCEPTIONAL circumstance even among all the exceptional circumstances going

[RBW] Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

2018-06-21 Thread WETH
The photo:” Climbing through the columbine” is iconic. Another great photograph! I’ll be curious to Leland how you like the Steilacoom tires. Thanks, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

2018-06-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
In which the smoke of forests ablaze shrouds the Peak, a few afternoon showers cleanse the air, and I prepare to test bikepacking with Steilacoom tires. Because we desperately need to focus again on riding and biking. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/mostly-dry-with-a-chance-of-scattered-showers

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread CMR
Yes, straight up. -- 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] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
“It’s just not that big of a deal to be discussing our current government not only turning away refugees but splitting the families apart and prosecuting them with a crime in kangaroo courts.” This is an excellent example of needing to self edit. At least here. This is biased, inflammatory

[RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread Clayton.sf
Looks excellent! Have a 1x11 59cm drop bar MITlantis waiting to be finished. Should be done next week. Clayton Scott SF, 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,

Re: [RBW] Do I need this toothed spacer on my bike?

2018-06-21 Thread Reed Kennedy
Not if it works without it, in my opinion. I've both used and not-used them. Problems I've had when not-using: 1) Pads run in to fork blades, because the caliper is nearer the fork. 2) Threaded rod that bolts the caliper to the fork crown sticks out extra in the back. That's more of a problem

[RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread John G.
FINALLY a drop bar MIT Atlantis! I love yours—especially with the new Compass tires and the color of your bar wrap. -- 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] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

2018-06-21 Thread WETH
That is beautiful! Thanks for the preliminary ride report and photos. I wish the second top tube came on the smaller sizes. It looks great! -- 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] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Ryan Merrill
Generally what goes up on the blug or blagh gets talked about. It’s just not that big of a deal to be discussing our current government not only turning away refugees but splitting the families apart and prosecuting them with a crime in kangaroo courts. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread lconley
Now if we could just get people off their butts in November and vote in some people that at least acknowledge the problem oops, getting too political. Laing Cocoa FL On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:07:19 PM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > A sincere and heartfelt Thank You, Laing. I learned

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
A sincere and heartfelt Thank You, Laing. I learned something. Thanks for doing your part too Clayton #DirtDance On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:09:55 PM UTC-7, lconley wrote: > > And so you would have to drive around 30,000 miles before your electric > car's carbon footprint would be

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Justin, Oakland
I would further point out that many timpeople s the reason why folks talk, at length, about why they don’t want bikes made in China and in general overseas is due to the potential human rights abuses. Irony is delicious. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Justin, Oakland
You also have to factor in the waste of disposing of your old car which has not run its full life span. That will either be a further sink on the environment as waste and recycling or someone else will continue to drive it. There’s no simple way out of the mess we’ve made. -J -- You

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Bernard
I've never read a paleo thread even though my bathroom scale says I should. I probably should read my Eat Bacon, Don't Jog book, too... -- 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] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Philip Williamson
Good point. All those threads irritate me mightily, but I skip them. Not always, but I should. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:22:24 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 06/21/2018 11:37 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: > > What I think is sad is that when people

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Christopher Murray
So every word, sentence, or paragraph (two in this case) that Grant writes or utters is on topic on this bike forum? That’s insane. The examples you chose are things he wrote or talked about extensively. Oh, you don’t get to close the case. But thank you. Chris -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

2018-06-21 Thread Ron Mc
No, I put in Stans and run the tire through a bit more tread. Next time it flats, I replace 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

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 06/21/2018 11:37 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: What I think is sad is that when people speak one side of this issue they are shouted down or accused of baiting the conversation yet when people speak the other side there is praise or silence. And then people try to claim this isn’t a

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 06/21/2018 11:58 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: “If this thread upsets you then stop reading it and move on to another thread. It is easy to avoid reading this thread and engaging.“ That is an amazing response. Thank you. So I’m welcome to agree but not disagree? Did I say I was upset? I

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread R Shannon
Or just self moderate. Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 2:26 PM, Virgil Staphbeard wrote: > > But is it supple? > >> On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:57:02 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: >> Morality planes. > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread phil k
You learn something new everyday On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 3:09:55 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > And so you would have to drive around 30,000 miles before your electric > car's carbon footprint would be equal to a gas car's carbon footprint. For > those on the normal grid, an electric car

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread lconley
And so you would have to drive around 30,000 miles before your electric car's carbon footprint would be equal to a gas car's carbon footprint. For those on the normal grid, an electric car needs to go about 60,000 miles before its carbon footprint equals that of a normal car. Electric cars take

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Justin, Oakland
It offends me that you’re offended by being told how to not offend. Offended in Oakland, Justin -- 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: NITTO Tallux stem

2018-06-21 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Yup PM me at : john11.2...@gmail.com -- 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: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Philip Williamson
I was peeved by both of these just today! Peeved! Maybe you were also riding on North Point and Embarcadero in SF around 8am this morning? Thread peeve, though - threads about bike etiquette! Specifically, rants about how all cyclists should ride "correctly," so that none of us look bad.

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
We have the option of buying our utilities clean, which I do. All my electric payments go to renewable; wind, solar and hydro. I am annoyed of people trying to justify their excuses for inaction for their own responsibility to halt global warming. There are no excuses!!! Badger your utility

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Virgil Staphbeard
But is it supple? On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:57:02 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Morality planes. -- 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: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread lconley
Nobody said "Electric cars as bad as gas". On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:56:56 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "Electric cars as bad as gas" is definitely an annoying bike forum thread. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Patrick Moore
The quality of this thread has deteriorated to the point where I urge the moderator to step in. Sheesh. -- 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: Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Justin, Oakland
As the husband of a product of refugees with a daughter who wouldn’t exist without a humane refugee policy I agree. Squirm. You should be uncomfortable. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Bernard
"Electric cars as bad as gas" is definitely an annoying bike forum thread. -- 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] Out of stock Riv stuff.... that we have in stock...

2018-06-21 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
Hey All, We have a few items on hand that are out of stock or between runs at Riv HQ. Feel free to send me a DM with any questions etc. We have a fair amount of completes in stock if you're wanting some instant satisfaction before summer starts to run out Custom builds usually take about

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Ryan Ray
Personally I hope everyone who is pro "ripping babies from refugee mothers" is very uncomfortable here and in their daily lives. -- 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] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

2018-06-21 Thread Lester Lammers
I'd call Riv and ask how much you can safely cut off and still use bar ends. On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10:35:58 AM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > I didn't want to hijack Eamon's thread, but I was also curious about doing > this to Albatross. I currently have the HT aluminum version. > > Could I

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

2018-06-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
Followup ride reporting. I did my 40 mile 3000ft commute to Union City today on the Leo, and I did it "Full Send" as the kids like to say. In other words, I got after it. The executive summary is that the Leo is definitely a keeper. I set PR times on numerous sections that I've ridden many

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread lconley
Hate to break this to you, but 30% of the electricity that powers electric cars comes from burning coal, and battery and electronics manufacturing are not particularly green. Bikes are very green, electric cars, not so much. Laing Cocoa FL On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:12:00 PM UTC-4,

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Eh, I'm an idiot talking about bikes, too. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

2018-06-21 Thread Patrick Moore
I recall once, long before modern sealants, riding my mtb into a lot just covered end to end with goathead plants, and walking out with uncounted thorns in both tires. After patching some 15 holes in the first tube, I gave up and tossed tires and tubes into the trash. FWIW, I've done this also

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Patrick Moore
I agree. Even the "Other annoying threads" thread has become annoyingly earnest. In general, we are all much more intelligent when talking about bikes. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 10:59 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Sigh. This thread wasn’t political, until it was. > > As I read it, all people

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Sigh. This thread wasn’t political, until it was. As I read it, all people posting here are for basic human rights. Not all people agree on who, what, where, when, or how. This disagreement in no way negates their support of human rights. Please, stop with the abundant falsifies of logic,

Re: [RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

2018-06-21 Thread Patrick Moore
Beautiful bike in my best size (undersquare, with 57 cm tt) .. Down boy, down! I take it this is a low-trail rando bike, rather than, say, a classic stage race bike? On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 8:23 AM, S. Greco wrote: > I bought a matching pair of these at Peter Weigle's French Fender Day. > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2018-06-21 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi Brad, Yes. My CX70 rusted at the bushing-- and I, too, used them through the winter/snow/slush. When I tried to service them, I noticed you can't! Too bad, because I thought their set up and braking performance was great. Shoji Arlington MA On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:06:07 PM

[RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

2018-06-21 Thread S. Greco
The Nitto Campee Rack and Ocean Air Cycles Docena are still available if anyone was interested. -- 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: NOS Rosco Bubbe v.5 frameset (the green one) $1000/shipped

2018-06-21 Thread Paul M
Hi, This frame fits a true 700x43c tire with a 135mm rear spacing. Rivendell did promote it as a road oriented frame mainly by the top tube length. Yes with Choco-Moose bars or pronounced swept-back bars the top tube length may not work for you. On Sunday, 17 June 2018 09:51:20 UTC-7, Paul M

[RBW] Re: You like Hetres or Compass 42's better?

2018-06-21 Thread masmojo
I love my Hetres, been rolling them for several years, but the tires I am really digging right now are the WTB Horizons. -- 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

[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

2018-06-21 Thread Jim S.
Love the photos! Dog to be transported is a shih tzu. Could maybe fit 2 if I ever get another one. On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:46:40 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > You will wish you had never asked! I have tons of dog-in-the-Wald photos! > My dog fits in the huge Wald, and

Re: [RBW] FS: Leather Basket Tote Bag for Wald 'Medium' Basket, Single-Slot Card Wallets

2018-06-21 Thread Reed Kennedy
Not annoying at all as far as I'm concerned David! I've been meaning to pick up one of your leather goodies for a while, and just grabbed the green waxed leather bag and a belt. Thanks so much! I'm gonna have to clean my bike so it's good enough for this beautiful bag. ::grin:: Best, Reed On

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread masmojo
I find that whenever the truth gets the light shined on it; it's dismissed as one sided or it's "fake news" (sort of an oxymoron) or blame is portioned off on the Democrats, liberal snowflakes, etc. To promote vacuous things like conservatism and "family values" as if family values are

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
My annoyances: I find armchair 'experts' with all their arrogance annoying. Arrogance. > Ugh. I have learned a lot from this group. One of them is to suppress my > own arrogance. > The drunken rants and insults that occasionally happen are to be expected, > until we demonize alcohol

[RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

2018-06-21 Thread S. Greco
Thanks for the interest. This Weigle has found a new home. -- 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] Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Bernard
It's a definite maybe. Measure the length of the bar-end insert, then the space in the bar and determine how much you can lop off. I took an inch off my Chocos and it looks to me like I have enough left for a bar-end, but not sure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2018-06-21 Thread Brad
Paul, I'm not sure how to articulate this, but the Shimano CX cantis have a floating bushing that's held by the bolt. So the friction is between the bushing and the cantilever body, not the bushing and the canti boss. To lube the system, you need to drip oil between the bushing and the

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Bernard
There is no "other side" of babies abducted from mothers and put in camps. This is the folly of CNN, which Jay Rosen has dubbed "the view from nowhere": Every topic gets a panel which treats it as 50/50, as if the most egregious atrocity is just another POV. Screw that. The policy was a sin,

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Christopher Murray
“If this thread upsets you then stop reading it and move on to another thread. It is easy to avoid reading this thread and engaging.“ That is an amazing response. Thank you. So I’m welcome to agree but not disagree? Did I say I was upset? I should stop engaging? I’m as against family

[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

2018-06-21 Thread Brad
I had a similar problem with my CX-50's (which I bought new last fall). They weren't binding, but by the end of the winter, I could feel a distinct grinding sensation when I pulled the brake levers. I flushed the bushing with oil and the problem went away. I also wasn't impressed with the

[RBW] Want To Read (WTR): MIT Atlantis Rose Report and Comparisons

2018-06-21 Thread Jonathan D.
Now that the MIT Atlantis has been our for a weeks how about some ride reports and comparisons to other models. I am Curious how it compares to the Joe Appaloosa and the old Toyo and MUSA Atlantis. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Brett Callahan
That's because you're a person possessed of common sense and etiquette, Joe! On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:31:53 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I ride an ebike 30mph uphill and passing in the bike lane is ridiculous. I > either move to the car lane - which I use most of the time at those

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread Eric
650b conversion threads. You'll look back on 650b conversions like you do of fixed gear conversion from the 'aughts. Sure the "Fixed Gear Gallery" was cool in '04 but when was the last time you went there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] FS: Leather Basket Tote Bag for Wald 'Medium' Basket, Single-Slot Card Wallets

2018-06-21 Thread Jonathan D.
David’s wallets and bags are great and these are beautiful. -- 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] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Jonathan D.
I hate that political is seen as a bad thing. Most things in lthe public sphere are political and that shouldn’t be seen as bad. Our current process really wants to allow that all issues have two equally valid views. That is not true. Taking children from parents seeking asylum is one of

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Christopher Murray
What I think is sad is that when people speak one side of this issue they are shouted down or accused of baiting the conversation yet when people speak the other side there is praise or silence. And then people try to claim this isn’t a political issue. This issue has no place here. Yes, Grant

[RBW] FS: NOS Rosco Bubbe v.5 frameset (the green one) $1000/shipped

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Bernard
Hey Paul, what's the rear 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. To post to this group,

[RBW] FS: Leather Basket Tote Bag for Wald 'Medium' Basket, Single-Slot Card Wallets

2018-06-21 Thread David B
I've been on vacation this week, and wanted to try something new in my bagmaking adventures, and mark down some ready-made single-slot wallets. I made a small run of all leather basket tote bags that are made to fit the Wald 'Medium' basket, aka 137. Thought this group might be interested as

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread Joe Bernard
This was my tweet about it yesterday (bleeped version): Create crisis, defuse crisis he created, rinse, repeat. this guy. -- 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] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread lconley
Threads about coffee. Laing Cocoa FL > -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: NITTO Tallux stem

2018-06-21 Thread S. Greco
Hey is this still for sale? On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:39:06 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > > > Gorgeous finish. > Practically flawless. > 7cm extension > 22.2 > 25.4 clamp > 225mm rise > 147mm rise above min insert line ( Too bad Grant had them move the min > insert line up a cm or

[RBW] Re: New shoes (and rims) for the Sam Hillborne

2018-06-21 Thread 'Tony McG' via RBW Owners Bunch
I agree, Brett. I ran the 700x50 Cazadero tubeless on the Ti Fargo that I built last year until I switched to the 2.25 Maxxis Ikon when I had a Blunt SS wheelset built a few months ago. I want to have a silver tubeless wheelset built for my Atlantis so I can swap the 700x42 Cazaderos for the

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

2018-06-21 Thread masmojo
I am mildly amused/annoyed by threads started to buy or sell some particular model Rivendell only, to scroll a few posts down to see someone else, looking for or selling that exact same thing! Please, please, please, look before you leap. ;-) -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

2018-06-21 Thread masmojo
I would typically avoid discussions of this type (why I got off Facebook), but my wife was asking for my input on it, because she was confused. I said "quite frankly, I am too!"? The administration acts like this is a new situation, exacerbated by existing regulations, but how come this issue

Re: [RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

2018-06-21 Thread Belopsky
I've got a 37lb dog. Wald won't work. Maybe a trailer. -- 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: J.P. Weigle For Sale

2018-06-21 Thread S. Greco
I posted a few photos to this thread. I have a .zip file with additional photos that I would be happy to send to anyone interested. -- 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: You like Hetres or Compass 42's better?

2018-06-21 Thread Belopsky
Toshi makes great points. Hetre in STD are $40/each with shipping you're looking at $100 or maybe less -- 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

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