Re: [RBW] Stolen 1995 Rivendell Road Standard recovered!

2023-11-06 Thread Andrew Letton
Great news, Adrianna! I'm happy for you. I can't really tell from the resolution of the photo, but it looks like it is just the decals that were painted or marked over. If they used a Sharpie pen, acetone should remove the pen markings without damaging the paint job (but test in a small area to

Re: [RBW] Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Andrew Letton
I had that same cracking on a Specialized (Sugino) Flag triple crank, solved it with some judicious filing, and have been riding it for a couple of decades since with no further sign of cracking.cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Friday, December 1, 2023 at 09:07:15 AM GMT+11, 'Eric Norris' via RBW

Re: [RBW] PSA: Classic TA Zephyr Triple Touring Crankset 172.5 - eBay auction

2023-12-07 Thread Andrew Letton
Wow! That is a rare one! I've never before seen a crankset with both 74mm and 58mm (or is it 56mm?) inner ring patterns.Has anyone else ever made such a crankset?cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 01:34:55 PM GMT+11, Kim H. wrote: Here is currently an eBay auction

Re: [RBW] NorCal Coast Tour Route Feedback

2024-02-12 Thread Andrew Letton
ole route is basically riding through a rain forest. On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 5:22:42 PM UTC-5 Andrew Letton wrote: Hi Stephen,Looks like a great ride!I grew up in the Lost Coast area (Whale Gulch), so your first route goes right through my home turf.One thing that I find suspicious is

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO banana connectors (M and F) or small spade connectors

2023-01-15 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Patrick, If you search for "2mm banana connector" on Aliexpress, there are lots of sellers...of course it will take a number of weeks to receive them! And example:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002940167405.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.23.115848aaf6BpoV&algo_pvid=54ca441a-a144-4bbd-b8

Re: [RBW] Single-Bolt Stem Spreading Options

2023-01-26 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Brian,  If your stem has a tapped hole for the clamp bolt (as many steel stems have, rather than a loose nut like many aluminum Nittos) you can use this method: Helpful tip: Take the pinch bolt out. Insert a coin in the slot between the clamp area. Thread the bolt in from the back side. Tight

Re: [RBW] Summer Riding in Alberta

2023-08-22 Thread Andrew Letton
Love it!  Especially the butterfly cameo!cheers from Oz,Andrew On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 01:36:32 AM GMT+10, Mack Penner wrote: Hi people,I have been on a small eric rohmer kick this year, and when I started watching the tales of the four seasons it occurred to me that it would

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell anorak windbreaker XL in orange

2023-08-27 Thread Andrew Letton
Bump... Anyone, anyone...? Cheers, Andrew On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:33:45 AM UTC+11 Andrew Letton wrote: > Hi All, > > I missed out on the one just listed, so I'm asking whether anyone else > might want to sell the one gathering dust in their closet... > > [ima

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto Bosco, Nitto Stems, Compass + Schwalbe Tires, Velocity Dyad Front Wheel

2023-09-14 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Bryan,I believe the tall stem you have listed is a Periscopa, not a Dirt Drop.See: Nitto Stem Comparison | | | | | | | | | | | Nitto Stem Comparison Periscopa, DirtDrop 8, DirtDrop 10, Tech Std, Tech Dlx, Lugged. Not pictured is the Tallux, but it's the same si... | | | ch

Re: [RBW] FS ALBATROSS BARS

2023-09-20 Thread Andrew Letton
Are they ChroMoly or aluminum?cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:50:28 PM GMT+10, Davey Two Shoes wrote: Hey Gang,I've got an albatross for sale $90 plus shipping. Shoot me a PM and I'll email pics. I cant seem to upload right now. Thanks!Dave -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Custom frame bag for Gus

2023-02-22 Thread Andrew Letton
Nice! I especially like the black patch adjacent to the chain. (Related to that space behind the seat tube...from the first time I saw it, I thought there should be a triple set of bosses there for a big Nalgene or other extra water storage.) cheers,Andrew in Sydney...where more water on the bik

Re: [RBW] WTB - John’s Strap

2023-03-20 Thread Andrew Letton
I'd highly recommend Voile straps or similar knock-off ("Grunt" here in Australia) urethane straps. Their combination of stretch and grip are, in my experience, just right for securing loads on a bouncing, vibrating bike.cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 09:38:47 AM GMT+

Re: [RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

2023-03-22 Thread Andrew Letton
My Joe Stark '99 All-Rounder has rack mounts on the fork blades.  Was it maybe just that Curt had not yet done rack mounts on the fork blades for Rivs at that point?cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:02:02 AM GMT+11, James Valiensi wrote: Hi,When I ordered my cu

Re: [RBW] Old RBW road bike like the Rambouillet?

2023-03-24 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Romulus!cheers,Andrew(Painstakingly pecked out on my iPhone; please pardon my brevity and tpyos.)On 25 Mar 2023, at 12:37 am, Doug Van Cleve wrote:Howdy folks.Wasn't there an RBW road frame BITD that was basically a more basic Rambouillet?  I think they were blue, and I don't remember if they wer

Re: [RBW] SimWorks KoMA light mount hack

2023-03-25 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Elegant! …but if it was mine, I’d put a simple string tether on it so I didn’t lose the light when the brass fatigued and broke. My AU$.02 (not even worth US$.014 these days)cheers,Andrew in Sydney (Painstakingly pecked out on my iPhone; please pardon my brevity and tpyos.)On 25 Mar 2023, at 12:03

Re: [RBW] forthcoming Hillibike "combo" predictions?

2023-05-15 Thread Andrew Letton
The one feature that I see the Gus/Susie just begging for is a set of triple bottle bosses on the rear side of the seat tube. With those long chainstays, it seems the perfect place for another big (1 - 2 liter) waterbottle for those of us in hot, dry locations.cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Tue

Re: [RBW] WTB: Roly Poly Tires

2023-05-21 Thread Andrew Letton
Also keep in mind that the Ruffy-Tuffy (and maybe the Roly-Poly; not sure) were made in both steel and kevlar beads, so make sure you're aware of what you're buying. I think the steel bead Ruffy-Tuffy was sold (only?) on the complete Romulus bikes of the day.cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Mon

Re: [RBW] Snoqualmie Pass substitute

2023-06-04 Thread Andrew Letton
Search back a couple of days. Jeff posted these Soma Supple Vitesse 48mm tires here on RBW list. [RBW] Re: FS: Soma Supple Vitesse SL 700 x 48 Tires (Pair) On Saturday, 3 June 2023 at 11:23:58 UTC-5 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: Great condition, < 100 miles. These are the superlight casing, weig

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Randonneurs 200k ride report

2024-06-26 Thread Andrew Letton
Ah, I remember that ride with fond memories. I rode it several times (as a Permanent) when I did my R12 back in 2008. Thanks for the report and the trip down memory lane, Toshi! cheers, Andrew, now of Sydney On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:37:46 PM GMT+10, Toshi Takeuchi wrote: Last

Re: [RBW] Free Drivetrain cleaning / lubing clinic on Wednesday

2020-04-21 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi James,Are these live streams recorded and available for later viewing anywhere?I'm in Australia, so the live timing doesn't work well for me.An archive of them on your website would be great, if that can be done.cheers,Andrew On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 12:39:10 AM GMT+10, James / Anal

Re: [RBW] Tall Arm V-Brakes

2020-04-23 Thread Andrew Letton
This should help in choosing V's for your rack issue: https://www.gravelbike.com/v-brake-arm-lengths/ cheers,Andrew in Sydney...who can actually sometimes find pages he bookmarked! On Friday, April 24, 2020, 10:14:55 AM GMT+10, j.schwartz wrote: I have some old Tektro V's from the box

Re: [RBW] 30 Days of Biking!

2020-04-30 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Why stop at 30 days, Leah?!?! Just ride. cheers, Andrew (Painstakingly pecked out on my iPhone; please pardon my brevity and tpyos.) > On 30 Apr 2020, at 2:37 pm, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Mas - copperheads on your ride? Oh my gosh. Just NO. > > I’m one of those people who has a family that

Re: [RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

2020-05-07 Thread Andrew Letton
I recently had a similar experience with the recommended pressures from the Silca tool - for Snoqualmie Pass tires and rocky fire roads - double pinch flat on a recent ride.cheers,Andrew On Friday, May 8, 2020, 04:20:07 AM GMT+10, Corwin wrote: I don't think I would trust the Silca to

Re: [RBW] Travel bikes

2020-06-18 Thread Andrew Letton
We have a Bike Friday Pocket Llama and an AirGlide, both mid- to late-90's vintage. I grew up on Dad's salmon troller and have spent much of my life "messing about in boats", so when I bought the AirGlide, I did not order the BF suitcase, but rather a very large Pelican Case. The AirGlide is no

Re: [RBW] Re: Velocity Dyads and 50mm Tires

2020-06-22 Thread Andrew Letton
Could it be that your Dyads were simply worn thin from the brake pads? I run 50-57mm tires on Dyads on my Bombadil with no problems...admittedly at low pressure; less than 35psi.cheers,Andrew On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 09:52:38 AM GMT+10, John Rinker wrote: Thanks Adam. The fine peopl

[RBW] Re: Clem H sizing, availability

2021-04-05 Thread Andrew Letton
Kai- That is some truly glorious rack and basket work on your Bubbe! Bravo! Is it new (hence no rust) or does it have some sort of clearcoat on it? cheers, Andrew in Sydney On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:38:59 AM UTC+10 Abcyclehank wrote: > I heard some people like the jumbo mountain mixte Rosc

Re: [RBW] Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

2021-07-06 Thread Andrew Letton
On the two bikes where the bar-end shifters would otherwise contact the top tube, I use this JandD pump strap to both secure the pump and protect the TT.https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FPT On my commuter which doesn't have the above issue (and doesn't have a pump under the TT), I w

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise polarizing

2021-07-13 Thread Andrew Letton
For those using bar-end shifters and a RR derailleur, has anyone tried flipping the shifter upside down (so cable routes along top of bar)?  Seems this could solve the muscle-memory issue...cheers,Andrew On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 03:47:12 PM GMT+10, Joe Bernard wrote: I had one for a

Re: [RBW] Hub area rack without arch or hoop: how does it attach?

2021-08-15 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Patrick,I have the gen 1 HAR on my Bombadil, and your question about twisting is a valid one!  After no more than ten days of touring, the rack twisted the dropout boss right off my fork. :-(  I'm now attaching the bottom end of the rack with P-clamp, but I also retrofitted the hoop from an

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters -- over the bar, or under?

2022-02-23 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Pete,One option that might work is to swap the brake levers left for right, so the pinch bolt is on the top, then the shifter could go below.Not seeing the entire brake lever, I can't see how visually unpleasing that might be...cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Thursday, February 24, 2022, 07:3

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggestions for smallest-possible reading glasses or monocle

2022-06-02 Thread Andrew Letton
I've been riding with these cheap "cheaters" from Duluth Trading for years: https://www.duluthtrading.com/wrap-style-clear-cheaters-82382.html#lang=default&brandName=duluth&q=cheaters&start=2 They also have a "dark" version: https://www.duluthtrading.com/wrap-style-cheater-sunglasses-82383.html#l

Re: [RBW] Re: Suggestions for smallest-possible reading glasses or monocle

2022-06-02 Thread Andrew Letton
I forgot to add that I also carry supercheapo folding reading glasses from the dollar store as emergency, high magnification backup glasses. The ones I've found fold up and go in a case that is about 1" x 1" x 2".HTH,Andrew On Friday, June 3, 2022, 01:06:07 PM GMT+10, A

Re: [RBW] FS: Wheelset, marathon supreme tires, sugino triple crankset

2021-02-07 Thread Andrew Letton
PM sent re: wheelset!cheers,Andrew On Monday, February 8, 2021, 02:36:30 AM GMT+11, jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: Wheelset: 700 silver cr-18 rims, shimano hubs, 36 spokes, 8-10 speed --- $95/setSchwalbe Marathon Supreme tires 700 x 50 --- $80/pairSugino triple crankset, brand new in b

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders for bikes with big tires

2021-10-10 Thread Andrew Letton
+1 on the 700x60 Berthouds. I've had them on my Bombadil with 2.1 tires for about a decade now.cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Thursday, October 7, 2021, 06:54:10 AM GMT+11, Edwin W wrote: I have been very happy with the Berthoud 700x60mm stainless steel fenders on my Appaloosa with 50mm

Re: [RBW] SON Rear Light Brightness?

2021-11-01 Thread Andrew Letton
Pet peeve rant warning: Most LED taillights are highly directional, and as such, they need to be mounted rigidly and aimed correctly "back down the road" to be most effective.Personally, I think that bag makers should stop putting light loops on floppy bags, as they give the rider a false sense

Re: [RBW] Specialized Sequoia 68cm!! in Wash DC

2021-12-22 Thread Andrew Letton
A steal at $350! ...but 3cm too big for me and a big ocean away...cheers,Andrew in Sydney On Thursday, December 23, 2021, 07:10:12 AM GMT+11, Kevin D norcal - santa rosa wrote: Vintage Sequoia 68cm!! in Wash DC https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/herndon-specialized-sequoia-s

[RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-21 Thread Andrew Letton
Hello Friends, I'm planning a birthday celebration S24O campout for Monday Sept. 2nd. and would love some company. The location is not set in stone and I'm open to suggestions. Mixed terrain riding is welcome and desired.   I live near the summit of Highway 17 (Redwood Estates) and I work in Sco

Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-22 Thread Andrew Letton
e, I think, to camp guerrilla on Waddell Creek. I don't recommend it on Labor Day Weekend, though; too busy. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Andrew Letton wrote: > Hello Friends, > I'm planning a birthday celebration S24O campout for Monday Sept. 2nd. and > would love some

[RBW] Re: Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd.

2013-08-30 Thread Andrew Letton
oin me! cheers, Andrew From: Anne Paulson To: rbw-owners-bunch Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Santa Cruz Mountains S24O - Monday (yes!) Sept. 2nd. Andrew, Still planning the s24o Monday? Still want company? On Wed, Aug 21, 201

Re: [RBW] Re: new tires for my Hunqapillar: 2.1x29 Maxxis Crossmark

2013-10-15 Thread Andrew Letton
I have the 700c x 60mm Berthoud SS fenders on my Bombadil, and they fit well over WTB Nanoraptors and Big Apples.  I admit that they look a bit odd over the BG Rock'NRoad's that I have on the Bombadil now, but I want the flexibility of putting the big tires back on, so I'm not going to adjust th

Re: [RBW] Re: new tires for my Hunqapillar: 2.1x29 Maxxis Crossmark

2013-10-15 Thread Andrew Letton
f the photos but did not see any details.   Thanks, Christian  On Oct 15, 2013, at 11:58 AM, Andrew Letton wrote: I have the 700c x 60mm Berthoud SS fenders on my Bombadil, and they fit well over WTB Nanoraptors and Big Apples.  I admit that they look a bit odd over the BG Rock'NRoad

Re: [RBW] Last Minute notice. Missing Link 40th Anniversary Party

2013-11-14 Thread Andrew Letton
Wow! That brings back memories... My mother raced for the Missing Link in 1976.  Being only ten years old at that time, I had no idea that the store was only three years old. I can still picture Mom in her wool Missing Link jersey and leather hairnet "helmet". Go Mom!!! cheers, Andrew ___

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-10 Thread Andrew Letton
My Lake winter boots are EXTREMELY popular with me! cheers, Andrew From: Steve Palincsar To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com; Tonester Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots why would it be Unpopular?

Re: [RBW] BLUG bike

2014-02-11 Thread Andrew Letton
Woohoo!  Top shelf, all the way!  Is the lucky owner on the list? cheers, Andrew From: Curtis McKenzie To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:18 PM Subject: [RBW] BLUG bike The head tube on the BLUG bicycle is amazing

Re: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike

2014-02-20 Thread Andrew Letton
"Which one's Pink?" Beautiful bike, and I like the twine wire handling. cheers, Andrew_who goes back far enough... From: BlueRambouillet To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:19 AM Subject: [RBW] Re: BLUG bike Grant on

Re: [RBW] Yet more travel coffee questions!

2014-02-20 Thread Andrew Letton
On an S24O last year with Anne Paulson, I learned from her of using sweetened condensed milk that comes in plastic bottles with reclosable lids (rather than the tin can style).  Anne said that even without refrigeration, it usually lasts her many days without spoilage. Anne?  Wanna' chime in wit

[RBW] FS: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley "Built Tough", Suntour 6spd FW

2014-03-25 Thread Andrew Letton
FS: A very nice 27" wheelset - Campy NR 36 hole hubs that came on my first real bike and are vintage 1971, with straight quick release levers, smooth bearings - Rims are Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims running perfectly true, minimal sidewall wear - 14 gauge DT stainless spokes - Built for me b

[RBW] FS: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley "Built Tough", Suntour 6spd FW

2014-03-25 Thread Andrew Letton
FS: A very nice 27" wheelset - Campy NR 36 hole hubs that came on my first real bike and are vintage 1971, with straight quick release levers, smooth bearings - Rims are Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims running perfectly true, minimal sidewall wear - 14 gauge DT stainless spokes - Built for me b

[RBW] 1971 Hetchins Spyder For Sale - $1800

2014-04-02 Thread Andrew Letton
1971 Hetchins Spyder For Sale   I've owned this Spyder since 1989 and sadly have put only a couple of hundred miles on it.  About 9 years ago, I overhauled it, installed the 46cm Nitto Noodle handlebars, Nitto Lugged stem, new salmon brake pads, TruVative seatpost, replaced all cables and housings

[RBW] Re: FS: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley "Built Tough", Suntour 6spd FW

2014-04-03 Thread Andrew Letton
Price drop to $150. Moving soon...gotta' move 'em out... thanks, Andrew ____ From: Andrew Letton To: iBOB list ; RBW List Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:01 AM Subject: FS: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spok

[RBW] SOLD: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley "Built Tough", Suntour 6spd FW

2014-04-04 Thread Andrew Letton
Sold! Thank you, Andrew From: Andrew Letton To: iBOB list ; RBW List Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2014 8:49 AM Subject: Re: FS: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley "Built Tough", Suntour 6spd FW

Re: [RBW] FS - Docena, MKS Allways, Campy, Shimano, Crane Bell

2020-07-29 Thread Andrew Letton
Sent PM on pedals and bell. Cheers! On Thursday, July 30, 2020, 12:06:30 PM GMT+10, Sean Steinle wrote: All prices shipped.  Pics: https://imgur.com/a/aD3jwi5 Ocean Air Docena MKII Burgundy - $210MKS Allways EZ Superior - $60Campagnolo Downtube Cable Housing Stop - $20Shimano Bar End

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW's Banana Sax with inside flap for security is available.

2020-09-22 Thread Andrew Letton
I have used a wine cork as a standoff with good success. I lashed it to the leather strap with hemp twine (of course!)cheers,Andrew On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 04:26:10 PM GMT+10, 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Acorn Bags has an elegant solution to the problem: A cylindri

Re: [RBW] It's a Bombadil

2020-09-22 Thread Andrew Letton
Looks great, Joe! Enjoy the ride! One question: are you certain that it is Toyo-built? My 60cm early 2TT Bombadil was built by Waterford. What is the serial number format on yours; that may tell us something. (Mine is L080xx. Built in L=12=December of '08.)  Does anyone else recall the history

Re: [RBW] It's a Bombadil

2020-09-24 Thread Andrew Letton
Thanks Roberta!Yes, Zane enjoyed (and continues to enjoy) riding on the bike with me since that very first ride. Happy Papa!That cockpit is the 58cm Bosco bar on a 12cm Nitto lugged stem.cheers,Andrew On Thursday, September 24, 2020, 09:21:28 PM GMT+10, Roberta wrote: Andrew, Zane lo

Re: [RBW] Best saddle for very upright posture?

2020-10-13 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Jesse,This just arrived in my inbox from Brooks this morning. Maybe worth consideration...cheers,Andrew in Sydney (where yes, it is the 14th) --- Wed, Oct 14 at 1:05 AM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PERFECT FOR THE CITY, MADE FOR E-MOBIL

Re: [RBW] Best saddle for very upright posture?

2020-10-15 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Ash,I don't actually have that new C67; I just got an email from Brooks announcing it as a new product.cheers,Andrew On Thursday, October 15, 2020, 09:23:21 AM GMT+11, Ash wrote: Hey Andrew,  That's saddle looks fascinating.  I wasn't aware it existed!  Do you mind sharing a quick

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-12 Thread Andrew Letton
One thing I haven't seen anyone mention yet: I would be afraid that a strap that runs around the head tube, as you have shown, would abrade the paint and edges of the headbadge, especially when the strap picks up a little road grit/grime. If I wanted to run a strap, I would wrap it around the b

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-12 Thread Andrew Letton
tape") to protect their paint. cheers, Andrew On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 9:10:23 AM UTC+11 Andrew Letton wrote: > One thing I haven't seen anyone mention yet: I would be afraid that a > strap that runs around the head tube, as you have shown, would abrade the > paint and edges

[RBW] my new favorite photo...

2010-11-22 Thread ANDREW LETTON
...in case you missed it. http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full//3859/splatmilo505_3.jpg or scroll right on: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/musa-splats-pair/60-053 Classic, Keven! But what's Milo going to say to you about this in a dozen years?!? ;-) cheers, Andrew -- You re

[RBW] Route from San Jose to Santa Cruz

2011-01-28 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I've lived in the area (Redwood Estates, at the summit of Hwy 17) for over a decade, and ridden all the roads in the area many times. Personally, I love riding both directions on Mountain Charlie, and commuted that route to Santa Cruz for years, but I admit, it's kinda' rough. As an alternativ

[RBW] WTB: Rivendell 52-54cm Mixte

2009-10-28 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Looking for a 52-54cm Rivendell mixte (Glorious, Wilbury, Betty Foy, or Yves Gomez) for my girlfriend.  Will consider frame/fork or complete bike. thanks, Andrew Santa Cruz --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Kid-friendly Bay Area trail suggestions?

2009-11-27 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Los Gatos Creek Trail ... runs from Willow Glen neighborhood in SJ to the Lexington Reservoir dam, mostly along Los Gatos Creek -- I think it's about 15mi total. Goes through Vasona Park along the way. Senic & lotsa' places to pull off into towns (Campbell & Los Gatos) along the way for food &

Re: [RBW] Silver shifter problem

2009-12-05 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I seem to remember hearing that derailleur cable ends come in two flavors: Shimano compatible and Campy compatible...one of which is slightly larger diameter than the other. Sorry, but I'm not sure which is larger. Maybe the smaller one would not get stuck next time. Can anyone confirm or deny

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction shifting with Dia Compe bar e nd “Silver Shifters”

2010-08-17 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I wonder if perhaps your derailleur hanger is out of alignment? You might have a shop check it. It is surprising how easy it can be to bend the hanger when the bike falls over on that side. I've had weird/poor shifting when my hanger was slightly bent. HTH, Andrew > > On Aug 16, 11:27 am, Ju

[RBW] Happy Birthday Milo Mowen!

2010-10-03 Thread Andrew Letton
Happy First Birthday to Milo, son of Danelle(sp?) and Keven of RBW! cheers, Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send e

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville BarSack

2010-02-10 Thread ANDREW LETTON
>From Grant's description, "It requires the Nitto F-15 rack; don't even try to >make it work without it. That rack is not cheap but worth it." ...of course a statement like that makes the attempt irresistible for some! cheers, Andrew It looks like a fine

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's Mystery Item?

2010-03-05 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Maybe a wool dickie with a built in hood? Dickies are nothing new, even older than 30 years ago (when GP invented whateverthisis), so there's got to be something unique about Grant's design... cheers, Andrew From: Shaun Meehan To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegro

Re: [RBW] Re: Spring 2010 VBQ on the way

2010-04-08 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Another option for a hot drink in the morning is a good thermos. cheers, Andrew From: "rswat...@me.com" To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Sent: Thu, April 8, 2010 5:03:55 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Spring 2010 VBQ on the way I want it! I was going to try

Re: [RBW] Re: S24O for a complete newbie!

2010-04-08 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Whew, I blew that one. I guess I had the wrong message highlighted when I hit the reply button. The message below is supposed to be on this thread. Another option for a hot drink in the morning is a good thermos. cheers, Andrew _

[RBW] Rodeo (not Roadeo) jersey

2010-07-12 Thread ANDREW LETTON
http://www.bonktown.com/?CMP_ID=ODAL_FFP9001&mv_pc=r1005 ;-) Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-

Re: [RBW] quieting the Shopsack

2010-07-26 Thread Andrew Letton
I bought some of the smallest rubber vacuum hose from the auto parts store, cut a couple of approx 3" long pieces, slit them lengthwise through one wall, then slipped them over the wire of the Wald. Voilla; quiet hooks. cheers, Andrew On Jul 25, 2010, at 21:35, "Oliver S." wrote: The medium

[RBW] WTB: Nitto "Top Rack (R14)" or "Mark's Rack" and Quickbeam crankset

2009-04-28 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Title says it: I'm looking for a good-condition used rack; either R14 or Mark's Rack. Also looking for a Sugino crankset with chainguard, as comes on the Rivendell Quickbeam. Please reply off list if you have any of these that you'd like to sell. cheers, Andrew --~--~-~--~~-

[RBW] Re: large size touring bike?

2009-07-01 Thread ANDREW LETTON
How about a 64cm Bombadil? --- On Wed, 7/1/09, palin...@his.com wrote: From: palin...@his.com Subject: [RBW] Re: large size touring bike? To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com, "happyriding" Cc: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 6:00 AM Quoting happyriding : > > Hi, > > Do

[RBW] photos of my Bombadil build

2009-07-24 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Hi Folks- I finally got around to uploading the photos of my Bombadil: http://www.flickr.com/photos/letton/sets/72157621668822061/ enjoy! cheers, Andrew --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: photos of my Bombadil build

2009-07-24 Thread ANDREW LETTON
mbadil build To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, July 24, 2009, 9:11 AM On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:02 AM, ANDREW LETTON wrote: > Hi Folks- > I finally got around to uploading the photos of my Bombadil: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/letton/sets/72157621668822061/ > enjoy!

[RBW] Re: photos of my Bombadil build

2009-07-24 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I think the photos give the illusion that the fenders are too small.  Take a look at the last photo in the set; it shows the width better than most.  The fenders are 60mm wide Berthouds.  The 60s have a shallower/flatter shape than the 50/40/35mm Berthouds. There is plenty of clearance between t

[RBW] Re: photos of my Bombadil build

2009-07-26 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Thanks for the compliments on the build. Yes, I have a Bruce Gordon derailleur cable disconnect on the front cable.  I plan to add one to the rear cable as well, but I was in a hurry to get the bike built up and skipped the rear one on the original build.  I have both mustache and noodle bar set

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I like riding across the Bridge!  I vote to start on SF side of the GG. Andrew --- On Thu, 9/10/09, Gino Zahnd wrote: From: Gino Zahnd Subject: [RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 11:51 AM If it is easier f

[RBW] Re: Fenders for Atlantis

2009-09-11 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I really like the 60mm x 700c Berthouds on my 60mm Bombadil. http://www.flickr.com/photos/letton/sets/72157621668822061/ cheers, Andrew --- On Fri, 9/11/09, Greenwayrider wrote: From: Greenwayrider Subject: [RBW] Fenders for Atlantis To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 9:3

[RBW] Re: Fenders for Atlantis

2009-09-11 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I make up for it by running 180cm cranks! ;-) cheers, Andrew --- On Fri, 9/11/09, Seth Vidal wrote: From: Seth Vidal Subject: [RBW] Re: Fenders for Atlantis To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 12:28 PM On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 3:18 PM, ANDREW LETTON wrote

[RBW] Re: Bombadil stem, was Re: Fenders for Atlantis

2009-09-11 Thread ANDREW LETTON
with the frame. Why be normal? cheers, Andrew --- On Fri, 9/11/09, d2mini wrote: From: d2mini Subject: [RBW] Re: Fenders for Atlantis To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 3:16 PM Holy Moly! What's the story behind that monster stem? On Sep 11, 2:18 pm

[RBW] Re: Bombadil Home Delivery

2008-11-22 Thread ANDREW LETTON
According to Keven at RBW, the crown-top braze-ons were spec'd to allow use of a large Tubus rear rack on the front...as well as a Mark's Rack, as Jim notes below. cheers, Andrew...eagerly awaiting my 60cm Bomba...! --- On Sat, 11/22/08, CycloFiend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: CycloFiend <[E

[RBW] Re: cable splitters/bar quick change question

2009-01-25 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I too have derailleur cable splitters (from Bruce Gordon) on my All-Rounder.  I have not swapped bars as often as I thought I would, but it is nice to know it is easy to do.  I set mine up with the type of front cable hanger that clamps to the stem (rather than in the headset stack) and with can

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Saddlebag Grip R-50 & one Schwalbe Marathon 700x47 tire

2012-04-17 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Does anyone have one of these Nitto Saddlbag grips that they'd like to turn into cash?: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r13.htm Also, I have a single Schwalbe Marathon 700x47 tire, and I'm looking for another (used is fine) to make a pair. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t001.htm Please co

[RBW] South Bay Area S24O invite...

2012-05-21 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Hi South Bay Area Folks- All this talk of bike camping has gotten my camping bug going... I've been working on a remodel job at our house far too hard and far too long, so my lovely wife has encouraged me to take some time for myself this coming weekend. I've been wanting to do an S24O for age

[RBW] Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-23 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying that Bosco has landed! Get 'em while you can! cheers, Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from thi

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2012-05-28 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Marc I'll buy the 39t triplizer, if it's still available. cheers, Andrew On May 27, 2012, at 8:53, Marc Schwartz wrote: > > Hiya All! > The Stuff Purge Continues Some More > > I am offering the following items; > > 700c Single Speed flip-flop wheelset. 32 spokes front and rear. Sansin hu

Re: [RBW] Koolaid drunk.

2012-06-15 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Patrick- Forwent the pants, eh? Just in time for tomorrow's Naked Ride... ;-) http://pdxpipeline.com/2012/06/11/portland-naked-bike-ride-pictures-info/ cheers, Andrew From: PATRICK MOORE To: rbw-owners-bunch Sent: Fri, June 15, 2012 1:49:55 PM Subject: [RBW

[RBW] Bosco bars with reverse brake levers?

2012-06-25 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Has anyone tried Bosco Bars with reverse brake levers? If combined with thumbie, stem, or downtube shifters, seems like the ultimate in keeping bar space open for hand positions. If you've tried it, please post photos/comments. Any reasons not to try it? cheers, Andrew...who put Boscos on his w

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

2012-06-27 Thread ANDREW LETTON
>From the Riv website, here is what Nitto recommends: http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=65 HTH, Andrew From: lungimsam To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, June 26, 2012 8:22:37 PM Subject: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes? Hello,

[RBW] WTB: Paul Thumbie Silver shifter adapters, WTT: silver Thumbies for my black ones

2012-07-05 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Subject pretty much says it all. Does anyone have a set of the Silver shifter adapters for Paul Thumbies that they'd like to find a new home for? These: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh9.htm Also, I have a set of brand new, still in the bag black Thumbies (26.0, Shimano) that I'd love to tr

[RBW] Riv S24O pix...

2012-07-05 Thread ANDREW LETTON
>From my browser, something seems wrong with: http://rivbikes24o.tumblr.com/ as I only get a black screen with tiny header and footer text; no photos. I tried reloading, etc. It's been this way for a week or two, AFAIK. Before that, I was able to see the pix. Is anyone else having this probl

Re: [RBW] Re: How cold was your first day ride?

2014-01-02 Thread Andrew Letton
Clearly, you and Mary raised her right! cheers, Andrew From: grant To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 3:57 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: How cold was your first day ride? My Foy-riding 25-year old told me she chased a bus for eig

Re: [RBW] Mixte frame design question

2014-01-08 Thread Andrew Letton
Maybe it has to do with the angles of available lugs? cheers, Andrew (Painstakingly pecked out on my iPhone; please pardon my brevity and tpyos.) On Jan 8, 2014, at 8:27, BSWP wrote: > There's a picture of a 60cm Betty Foy on Riv's blug, and it's the first I > remember seeing where the top/diag

Re: [RBW] Brook's new waterproof Cambium saddle coming out

2013-04-17 Thread Andrew Letton
I tried to register to be a tester and got the following error message: "Errore nel salvataggio dei dati System.Data.EntityException: The underlying provider failed on Open. ---> MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlException: Too many connections at MySql.Data.MySqlClient.MySqlStream.ReadPacket()" [sn

Re: [RBW] Brook's new waterproof Cambium saddle coming out

2013-04-17 Thread Andrew Letton
Nevermind... it went through on the fourth try. cheers, Andrew From: Andrew Letton To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, April 17, 2013 10:52:19 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Brook's new waterproof Cambium saddle coming out I tried to register to

Re: [RBW] FS: Silver brakes w/ salmon pads

2013-04-19 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi Tim, I have a '98 Riv Road that originally had 105 brakes and now has Tektro 539's ( http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brsbm59.htm ) which allow me to fit the lovely Grand Bois Cypres ( http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_32.html ) 700x30 tires without fenders. The last time I measured t

Re: [RBW] Brake clearance issue on '97 Rivendell Road

2013-04-19 Thread Andrew Letton
Hi again Tim, Well, sad to day, but it looks like your 59cm '97 RR has significantly less clearance than my 65cm '98 RR. I can fit 27mm Rolly Poly's with fenders on mine (and that was back when I had the 105 brakes) so it looks like our bridges are in very different locations. Not sure how m

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto, Phil Wood, Carradice, Sugino, Campy, and more....

2013-05-02 Thread Andrew Letton
Don't worry Matt; you're not alone. There are probably more of us like you than we care to admit! (My name is Andrew, and I have a problem...) cheers, Andrew (who needs - and truly wants - to post a similar list of parts for sale...one of these days...) Fro

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