Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-23 Thread Pat Ryan
Fremont, CA until next Saturday, then San Diego. > On Aug 23, 2018, at 18:26, James Copp wrote: > > Where are you located? > >> On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:42:38 AM UTC-4, patrick ryan wrote: >> Hello- I have only had this bike for a few months. It is a bit tall for me >> (PBH 89),

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase

2018-08-23 Thread Don Compton
Assuming no dents, no rust, just a few scratches ( dropouts, chain stay ) and components are in working order, $ 1000-1200. I have seen them go for less, but those purchases were a steal. On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5:57:21 PM UTC-7, James Copp wrote: > > Hi friends, > > I am seeking help

[RBW] Re: Full brimmed hat recommendations

2018-08-23 Thread William deRosset
In the USA, the milspec booney hat ain't bad, though I prefer the Tilley. Soak it in a stream or at a 7-11 if it is hot out Best Regards, Will William M deRosset Fort Collins CO USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

2018-08-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
Igor asked which brake levers I’ll be using. I will use either SRAM S500 or S900. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

2018-08-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Sean, first report on Jack Brown's is they're just like Roly Polys: a little grainy (if that's a description of how a tire rides), but it feels fast. I wouldn't call them supple like the big 650B tires I'm used to these days, but that's not what a Roadini is about IMO. -- You received this

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

2018-08-23 Thread Joe Bernard
What does he want for it? It'd be easier to judge his asking price than just make up one of our own. -- 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: Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

2018-08-23 Thread John Philip
Tim, it was great meeting you both and our pleasure hosting you for a night here in Central New York. I've met and ridden with a number of people from this group over the years and in every case the experience been memorable for it's congenial good fellowship. I certainly can add another to

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet purchase

2018-08-23 Thread sameness
I'll take a stab at it. Assuming the stem length, handlebar shape and width, and the gearing worked for me, and all I needed were incidentals like new cables, brake pads, and a chain, I'd be happy to part with about $1K-ish. Ebay seems to agree with me. I always assume I'll be changing the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

2018-08-23 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Great ride report, Tim! What a fantastic experince, and I love your examination of conscience at the end. That’s one of the amazing gifts I find with biking in general, and multi-day rides more deeply — they are great at pealing back my stupid so I can see it more clearly! Grin. One thing I’ve

[RBW] Re: F.S. Roadrunner Bags and Velo Orange Rackaleur

2018-08-23 Thread Steve Butcher
Bags are still for sale. Steve On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 5:37:23 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > The Rackaleur has sold. I'm waiting for a response from an inquiry for > the bags. > > Steve > > On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 7:18:54 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: >> >> [image:

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

2018-08-23 Thread SeanMac
Tim, I loved reading your story about your Erie Canal trip. I do wish that the story had ended on a happier note. On the whole, however, it sounded like the ride had more highlights than low-lights. Still, based on my own experiences, that tough last night would be a lingering bummer. You

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

2018-08-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Thanks, Rich! Yeah, I'm really impressed with how well the Bullmoose looks and works on it. It was a total fluke that I tried them, I never would have set out to build a Roadini this way. Surprise! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

2018-08-23 Thread SeanMac
What a great looking bike. I'd love to hear how you feel about running it with the Jack Browns. I am in the market for some new rubber for my Bob Brown Road Bike and am torn between Compass 32's (whatever they are named) and the Jack Browns. I've been running the bike with an old pair of

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

2018-08-23 Thread R Shannon
Joe, your Roadini is a beauty. The bull moose bars give it a hip, urban flavor. Love it! Best, Rich in ATL Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2018, at 6:07 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Mo pics. New Jack Browns mounted cuz the Compasses I had were too out of > round..too many days sitting flat

[RBW] Re: Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

2018-08-23 Thread Belopsky
What brake levers do you plan on using with these brakes? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

2018-08-23 Thread Reed Kennedy
On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 3:53 PM Cody Bartz wrote: > Thank you Kainalu and Reed. According to the geometry charts, the > Waterford Sam, size 64cm, has a stand over height of 91.5cm. The current > Sam, size 62cm, has a stand over height of 90.5. Is that 1cm difference > going to feel much

[RBW] Steel Silver Cassette Body

2018-08-23 Thread Rich Lesnik
I have 4 silver hubs (which we don't sell or use anymore) with steel cassette bodies. If anyone on the list needs one, send me an email at Rivendell (r...@rivbike.com) and I'll take care of it. First come, first served. $30 plus shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

2018-08-23 Thread Cody Bartz
Thank you Kainalu and Reed. According to the geometry charts, the Waterford Sam, size 64cm, has a stand over height of 91.5cm. The current Sam, size 62cm, has a stand over height of 90.5. Is that 1cm difference going to feel much different? In the 64cm Sam, the top tube appears to be 2cm

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-23 Thread James Copp
Where are you located? On Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:42:38 AM UTC-4, patrick ryan wrote: > > Hello- I have only had this bike for a few months. It is a bit tall for > me (PBH 89), so am hoping someone will be able to make good use of it. > Comes with basic pedals (one-side SPD), spring

[RBW] Re: Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

2018-08-23 Thread lconley
If I can remove the branding with Simichrome, I usually do. - Tektros were usually good for that before they started using paint instead of polishing the aluminum. IRD derailleur clamps and Microshift derailleurs too. I remember the old Universal brakes that put blue paint in the recessed

[RBW] Re: F.S. Roadrunner Bags and Velo Orange Rackaleur

2018-08-23 Thread Steve Butcher
The Rackaleur has sold. I'm waiting for a response from an inquiry for the bags. Steve On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 7:18:54 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20180822_175915.jpg] > > [image: 20180822_185116.jpg] > Hello, I'm sorting out my bag needs and have decided to offer for

[RBW] Re: Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

2018-08-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
I took one bare arm and my smallest file with me on my commute today for some meditative filing. I knocked out the forge parting lines pretty quickly. Now is time for the biggest aesthetic decision: Do I remove the "Dia Compe" that is forged in? It's not deep, so it wouldn't be terribly

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Roadini

2018-08-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Mo pics. New Jack Browns mounted cuz the Compasses I had were too out of round..too many days sitting flat on the Pashley, I think. No front derailer at the moment and it may stay that way, I'm leaning towards running as a 1x8. A black saddle may go back on, that natural-finish B17 is pretty

[RBW] Re: WTB 55cm Cheviot

2018-08-23 Thread Joe Bernard
Lester, what's your price? I imagine several people will be 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] Seeking recommendations for builder to make yet further modifications to my 2003 Rivendell

2018-08-23 Thread Patrick Moore
Cross posting on purpose. I've had this frame modified twice, and while the 2 local builders did what I asked them, I want to ask more, and I want a builder with a reputation for painstaking care, and for anticipating problems. That is to say, I want a builder who will be more proactive than our

[RBW] Re: WTB 55cm Cheviot

2018-08-23 Thread Andrew Huston
I’m following this thread only in the case the op passes. That chev is a beaut!! -- 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: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-23 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
89 PBH checking in, 61cm Bleriot was perfect for me. Great bike and price! I loved my Bleriot... should not have sold it when I did! On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8:12:33 AM UTC-7, patrick ryan wrote: > > John G- I can check the weight when I return to my apartment next > Friday. I really

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

2018-08-23 Thread Reed Kennedy
I'll second Kai's recommendation of the 64cm if you have a PBH of 95cm. My PBH is 93.5cm and my 65cm AHH is building up to fit just perfectly. I don't think I'd want it to be any smaller. Best, Reed On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 10:03 AM Kainalu V. wrote: > When I got my Hillborne, the 64 was the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

2018-08-23 Thread Tim Bantham
Yes Jeff has provided the correct link. Sorry about that. Thanks for reading. -- 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: Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

2018-08-23 Thread sameness
Try this: https://muddychainstays.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/erie-canal-buffalo-to-albany/ Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 10:58:08 AM UTC-7, Tom Wyland wrote: > > Link just shows a blank page for me? Looking forward to reading! > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

2018-08-23 Thread Tom Wyland
Link just shows a blank page for me? Looking forward to reading! -- 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: New Campy Veloce 10s Rear Derailleur, Cog Set, Chain and 50t Chain ring

2018-08-23 Thread Ash
Derailleur, cassette and chain are sold. Still available: 50t Veloce 10s Chainring (goes with 34t inner) - $45 (practically new) On Wednesday, 22 August 2018 13:33:50 UTC-7, Ash wrote: > > Price drop! > > 10 speed Campy Veloce Silver Rear Derailleur - $45 (brand new) > 10 speed Veloce

[RBW] Re: What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-23 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I got that snap in "Zed's"(?) green nylon type tape for slipperiness. Used Wire bead Pasela went on in a snap. Folding pasela (new) took a little work but not as bad as getting the 35 Paselas off. Ran a little spit on the bead to help it get over the rim edge. I ordered some GB Cypress tires and

[RBW] Re: Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

2018-08-23 Thread Harald Kliems
I'll be curious to hear how they compare with Tektro CR-720s. I'm reasonably happy with mine, but the Diacompes are certainly prettier and also shave off a bit of weight. And people have complained that the Tektro has too much flex/play. Harald in Madison (WI) On Wednesday, August 22, 2018

[RBW] Ride Report: Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal

2018-08-23 Thread Tim Bantham
Hello All, I posted a ride report on my personal blog highlighting a trip I took on my Appaloosa from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY via the Erie Canal path. For those who are inclined to read it I have posted the link below: https://wordpress.com/post/muddychainstays.wordpress.com/429 For those

[RBW] Re: What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-23 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
Seconding this. I've used CR18's (and previously Sun M13's as well) for years. Most tires have been no problem, although some were a little tight with cloth rim tape. Switch to something thinner like tubeless tape and you shouldn't have a problem. Eamon Seattle On Monday, August 20, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

2018-08-23 Thread Kainalu V.
When I got my Hillborne, the 64 was the only one made in Wisconsin. I think they all were cantilever ready, probably could've gotten it without. And at 95 PBH, I'd say you should be taking aim at the 64. I was at the very top of the range and it was a bit small, would've been perfect for me

Re: [RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

2018-08-23 Thread ericf3
Just noticed wife's Tilley is a "Toyo". Am omen? EricF Needing a hat on a hot day in Ottawa -- 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: WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

2018-08-23 Thread Cody Bartz
Thank you Reid! -Cody -- 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: What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-23 Thread S. Greco
All the GB Cypress tires I've had (roughly 4 pairs) have felt more supple (in hand/when mounting/not speaking to ride quality) and easier to mount than the Compass tires. I haven't tried the combo with the CR-18s but I would think they would be as easier if not easier than the Stampede Passes

[RBW] Re: What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

2018-08-23 Thread S. Greco
I had terrible experiences with these rims until I got a set of Compass Stampede Pass tires. They go on no super easy. -- 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: WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

2018-08-23 Thread Reid Echols
Hi Cody, Here's a link to the old geometry charts including the Waterford Sams: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc Reid in Austin On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 4:12:21 PM UTC+1, Cody Bartz wrote: > > Thank you everyone for the

[RBW] Re: WTB: Hillborne in Sage Color, 62cm or 64cm

2018-08-23 Thread Cody Bartz
Thank you everyone for the information. Still looking for options. I would prefer canti brakes. And sage is my favorite, but open to other colors. Does anyone know much about the Waterford made Sam's? When did they stop making them there? Any difference in geometry, possible shorter chain

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-23 Thread patrick ryan
John G- I can check the weight when I return to my apartment next Friday. I really can not even venture a guess. Someone had asked about the bike's location. It is in Fremont, CA, until Sept. 2. I will then move to San Diego. To clarify for all, I felt OK riding the bike, but thought the

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-23 Thread Carla Waugh
I thought my Bleriot was gorgeous and with a pink Chris King headset it was even prettier I thought. I should have kept 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,

[RBW] Re: FS: 61 cm Bleriot

2018-08-23 Thread rob markwardt
I’ve never weighed it but it’s certainly no light weight. I’d guess lum is pretty closecould easily loose a couple pounds by changing the saddle and bag. In spite of the weight it never feels like a dog to me. Very comfortable on long rides. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] FS: Paul neo retro silver anodized brake set, two wheels worth, with mis-matched hangers and Hunter Nugz and rack bolts

2018-08-23 Thread Belopsky
50-75 miles on these. $200 Rack adapters are $36 retail Hunter Nugz are $30 brakes are a lot -- 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: F.S. Roadrunner Bags and Velo Orange Rackaleur

2018-08-23 Thread phil k
I have one of these jammer bags and they are awesome! On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 8:18:54 PM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20180822_175915.jpg] > > [image: 20180822_185116.jpg] > Hello, I'm sorting out my bag needs and have decided to offer for sale > this set of Roadrunner bags

[RBW] Re: F.S. Roadrunner Bags and Velo Orange Rackaleur

2018-08-23 Thread Steve Butcher
I have an interested gentleman who would like to purchase the rackaleur. Would anyone be interested in the bags for $120.00 shipped CONUS? Steve On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 7:18:54 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20180822_175915.jpg] > > [image: 20180822_185116.jpg] > Hello,

[RBW] Re: Weight weenie report. Dia Compe 980 brakes

2018-08-23 Thread R. Alexis
The new Dia-Compe 980 brakes look interesting. I have the original Dia-Compe 980 brakes, http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=D2AA4D24-29A3-4F50-B3CD-C789F21E144E=117=144 in use on my 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 retro build and on my 1987 Schwinn Voyageur 27" to 700c conversion. Don't know why