[RBW] convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

2018-08-01 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
A 700 to 650b conversion of a Hilsen is called a Saluki, a truly wonderful bike. -- 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...

[RBW] convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

2018-08-02 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
I kid. I've owned two 60cm Salukis. -- 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, sen

[RBW] TdF pros are using oversize rear derailer pulleys. Should you? Or, trickle... up? Cycle technology

2018-08-07 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
I have Altus "big wheelers" on two of my bikes. When Shimano brings out the same in XTR I'll be first in line to buy. -- 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] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-09-07 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Not fatbike wide but certainly chubby enough. -- 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] threadless stem/steerer question

2018-10-23 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
If you're asking because you're about to cut the steerer I'd suggest that you do so leaving as much as possible remaining, i.e., 1-2 mm below the top of the stem. A too short steerer could affect the bike's saleability later. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Seen on My instagram: 700x55 Compass slicks

2018-04-09 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Some folks will be measuring chainstay and fork crown clearances. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhVo5GrBsNj/ -- 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] I think I'm going to throw up

2018-04-12 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin Frames in Newark, Ohio, does awesome work and could easily handle the repair. They're about 100 miles closer than Philadelphia 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 e

Re: [RBW] Re: BMC Road vs Roadini

2018-04-13 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
And 10 years from now you likely won't regret getting the Roadini. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Multimodal analgesia

2018-04-18 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
When this thread gets to 50 replies I'm gonna stop following it. Until then I'm all in. -- 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+uns

[RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-04-27 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
What??? A 27.5+ Hunqadiscer (or Diacapillar)? Here, take my money 💰💰💰. -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: PSA 60 CM Saluki

2018-04-30 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
I've had two Salukis. The crazy thing about the price is that it's too low. -- 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...@goog

[RBW] Hub Shiners

2018-05-04 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Is this the RBW equivalent to Campy polishing? -- 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] New Journal Entry up at Analog Cycles: Disconnecting to get connected: A Journey in Satchidananda

2018-05-04 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Sounds like this will be an easeful, peaceful, and useful enterprise. As the other Yogi said, "when you come to a fork in the road, take it". It seems you took the correct one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

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

2018-05-27 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
I think the Red-Green "tape effect" made that record possible. There's no other possible explanation. -- 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-ow

[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 st

[RBW] Definishing the Hunq

2018-07-04 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
It looks great. Finally we have something we all agree on. -- 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] Thanks Grant

2018-07-04 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Maybe Grant is too modest to suggest the obvious, but I'm not: A Hunqapillar head badge rewicked into a coin or center oval portion on paper currency. How could anyone not agree on that? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Silver Shifter 2 project revived

2017-12-13 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Well the folks at RBW are known to always go the extra mile. -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: Riv shipping, a new world record

2018-01-11 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
If RBW only had the finances of an Amazon. One can dream. -- 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 p

[RBW] “The Man” Club

2018-01-22 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Ima gonna turn in my Man Card right now. I just skipped my Monday gym commute because it's raining and 56°. I am not worthy. Bill "still got my Woosie Card" Eberle in rainy Columbus, Ohio. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] New Frank Jones Senor photos on the BLUG

2018-01-24 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
The math puzzles me. Does this mean if you buy two FJSenors that RBW will include a free custom frame and $500 in parts credit? Bill "beer major, not math" Eberle Columbus, Ohio -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [RBW] First pedestrian killed by autonomous car

2018-03-20 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
I expect that Arizona's and Tuscon's laws would only allow local police to cite the human operator with a traffic violation. If Uber has any liability in this instance, it must be established via a civil process. Police and prosecutors don't make that call. This is an area of law that will come

[RBW] Jones 2.5 Loop on Clem L

2017-10-22 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Here's the same on my Specialized Rockhopper: https://photos.app.goo.gl/O9nBm0E5auw4HEI82 -- 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+

[RBW] Experience with Wolf elliptical chainring?

2017-11-09 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
I wonder if one of these would work with a Rohloff driven bike equipped with a chain tensioner. It seems to me that it would. -- 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] A 200k ride report

2018-12-27 Thread Bill Eberle in Columbus, Ohio
Note on Riv content: Some items may be out of stock except for good attitude which is always available. -- 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-