[RBW] Re: Question regarding Paul Center Pull brakes

2009-11-10 Thread CycloFiend
pillows, safari parks, sunglasses: people have become woolly mice. They still have bodies that can walk for five days and four nights through a desert of snow, without food, but they accept praise for having taken a one-hour bicycle ride.² - Tim Krabbe, The Rider Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries

[RBW] Re: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....

2009-11-14 Thread CycloFiend
Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how

[RBW] Re: increasing longevity of skinwall tires?

2009-11-14 Thread CycloFiend
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[RBW] Re: If Filson and Berthoud had a baby....

2009-11-15 Thread cyclofiend
I don't think this precisely fits the bill, but I did want to make a quick plug for Adam over at Zugster Bags. His queue can be similar to a custom frame at times, but his work is excellent. The reason I mention this is from an image he posted this weekend -

[RBW] Re: Upcoming Trip/Making Friends/Tire Question

2009-11-16 Thread CycloFiend
Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage

[RBW] Re: romulus question

2009-11-16 Thread CycloFiend
cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how

[RBW] Re: romulus question

2009-11-17 Thread CycloFiend
the stem, drop the fork and remove/replace/regrease a headset. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Three T-shirts Now Available: I've Got Downtube Shifters... S/S T-shirt Cyclocross - More Cowbell L/S T-shirt One Cog - Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Protecting the top tube from brake cable

2009-11-17 Thread CycloFiend
product in auto parts stores. http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/BKSVGY4K And...(I know you were waiting for this) there's always twine and shellac! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

Re: [RBW] Protecting the top tube from brake cable

2009-11-18 Thread CycloFiend
). - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines Steel's what you want for a messenger bike. Weight. Big

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Quickbeam

2009-11-18 Thread CycloFiend
nights through a desert of snow, without food, but they accept praise for having taken a one-hour bicycle ride.² - Tim Krabbe, The Rider Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http

Re: [RBW] Re: 8-Speed Quickbeam

2009-11-18 Thread CycloFiend
that AASHTA - http://sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer http://www.sheldonbrown.com/nexus-mech.html - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http

[RBW] Google Group Issue - 11/18

2009-11-18 Thread CycloFiend
Hey all - Google Groups seems to be having an issue with moderated posts right now. I'm getting responses that seem to indicate the pass through via email response is not working, and I cannot get the web interface to work (did not work this morning and still isn't working this evening.) So

Re: [RBW] Bay Area Fixedgear ride, Dec. 5 Sat.

2009-11-19 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/19/09 7:01 AM, Ray Shine at r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Does it have to be on a fixie? Would a standard old freewheeling QB be acceptable? I would expect so. Just keep pedaling and no one will notice... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries

Re: [RBW] Re: Internal Hub Efficiency: What the Experts Say

2009-11-19 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/19/09 5:39 AM, Mark at mclbicy...@gmail.com wrote: Efficiency is a funny word to those who ride a bike for fun! I agree it may be important if you are in competition, but when I ride and I am out looking at the birds and the beautiful scenery, effeciency? To me, thats why I was

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto M-12 for 26 Atlantis?

2009-11-19 Thread CycloFiend
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Re: [RBW] Re: Internal Hub Efficiency: What the Experts Say

2009-11-20 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/19/09 7:50 PM, Tim McNamara at tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Nov 19, 2009, at 5:16 PM, CycloFiend wrote: on 11/19/09 5:39 AM, Mark at mclbicy...@gmail.com wrote: Efficiency is a funny word to those who ride a bike for fun! I agree it may be important if you are in competition

Re: [RBW] Re: Internal Hub Efficiency: What the Experts Say

2009-11-20 Thread CycloFiend
(which I had once when a freewheel pawl jammed once upon a time), there'd be little noticeable difference. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Get your photos posted: http

Re: [RBW] Re: Reminder: NorCal Riv Ride: Mount Hamilton next Sunday

2009-11-23 Thread CycloFiend
for a conference, so we had a constantly changing window of availability to connect. I've never ridden that road and was looking forward to the opportunity to do so. Hopefully next time! Thanks for sharing! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

[RBW] RR28 - Bike Assembly Article

2009-11-25 Thread CycloFiend
://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw#latest Big thanks to SethV for supplying the data chunk, and of course the fine folks at RBW who wrote and photographed the article to begin with! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross

Re: [RBW] High resolution Rivendell logos, anyone?

2009-11-26 Thread CycloFiend
with plastic) or the Lakkens would be immeasurably enhanced by that. I mean, just thinking, if he's got some free time or something. - J Your dad has a _laser_ engraver? That's seriously COOL! -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com

Re: [RBW] Thanksgiving Ride with Quickbeam and new Zugster Bag

2009-11-26 Thread CycloFiend
and into San Mateo. 45 miles on the Quickbeam, now I'm ready to eat! I also took some pix that I'll post later. I'm riding home with my wife in the truck. Happy Turkey Day, all! Yep. It was at least a Quickbeam Thanksgiving Troika... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/4137000368/ Few

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving Ride with Quickbeam and new Zugster Bag

2009-11-27 Thread CycloFiend
, they are miles apart. They do tend to photogrph pretty similarly. more color info - http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/color.html#Rambouilletorange - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

[RBW] Quickbeam in the Gallery

2009-11-27 Thread CycloFiend
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam in the Gallery

2009-11-27 Thread CycloFiend
this year. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- You received

[RBW] Current Classics Updates

2009-11-28 Thread CycloFiend
in there - I'm pedaling as fast as I can... - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I thought the idea

[RBW] RBW's Holiday Update Email

2009-11-28 Thread CycloFiend
crew at RBW -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv frames 2010

2009-11-28 Thread CycloFiend
to be subscribed. I don't think there's a signup form on the RBW site. Link to email - http://tinyurl.com/rbw1209 I'll probably mirror it later today on the cyclofiend.com rbw page - http://cyclofiend.com/rbw#latest but right now, it's time to ride... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend

[RBW] Nice RBW Website Mashup

2009-11-28 Thread CycloFiend
wanted to see since the site revamp was unveiled. Do like that wooly neck gaiter... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Speaking of Cork gripsŠ

2009-11-28 Thread CycloFiend
certainly be a unique color. I'd be a might careful with the bee's wax, or wax, or any potentially slippery stuff on grips. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net One Cog - Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt - Now available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Fixedgear ride, Dec. 5 Sat.

2009-11-28 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/28/09 1:42 PM, RonLau at ron...@ronlau.com wrote: Just a reminder. This ride is a week away. Could you confirm the meeting time and place? Thanks! -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Bar Area Super Prestige Series in Golden Gate Park tomorrow. Nov. 29, 2009

2009-11-28 Thread CycloFiend
. Ahhh, well, I'll just go look at last year's stuff - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157610552130148/ - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Get your

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv frames 2010

2009-11-29 Thread CycloFiend
of the benefits. Thanks to Jim for posting it! my pleasure zapped out a quick archive version last night with links - http://cyclofiend.com/rbw#latest - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

Re: [RBW] Advice on building up a Quickbeam (+introduction)

2009-11-29 Thread CycloFiend
. I used a set of the plastic fender QR's in the back, thinking I'd need the room for remounting the tire, but I'm not sure that's necessary. There's a fixed gear ride around Paradise on Dec 5th, if it's up and running by then. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo

Re: [RBW] Re: status of Atlantis?

2009-11-30 Thread CycloFiend
reading that somewhere. I don't think that's entirely accurate. If I understood a GP comment accurately, they used a different downtube. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

Re: [RBW] Re: status of Atlantis?

2009-11-30 Thread CycloFiend
specifics of paint and lugs. According to GP's Holiday Email, it seems as though things are still in flux. http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/emn/emn112709.html - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: status of Atlantis?

2009-11-30 Thread CycloFiend
of the second paragraph from the bottom. Cool. Excellent. Your google-fu is strong. ;^) Thanks for the citation! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Cork gripsŠ

2009-11-30 Thread CycloFiend
don't use some light adhesive between them and the bar. The Miesha's grips are pressed cork (at least mine are). Cork rings (not the rubberized ones) are not (they do use cork dust glue to fill the natural gaps). - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries

Re: [RBW] Waxing Well

2009-12-02 Thread CycloFiend
the time this week, I wanted to document the procedure on my Keven's Bag. But, it's pretty straight forwrd. My working plan is to wash my dirty and beausaged Baggins Banana Bag and then retreat in the same manner. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries

Re: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well

2009-12-02 Thread CycloFiend
cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome

Re: [RBW] A bicycle for my fifty something year old mother.

2009-12-03 Thread CycloFiend
the expense a bit in her mind. Good luck! Great to hear your mother is getting excited about riding. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - Send them here

Re: [RBW] AHH as a road bike

2009-12-03 Thread CycloFiend
about the Hilsen that won't let it go fast, if you want to push it. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Fixedgear ride, Dec. 5 Sat.

2009-12-03 Thread CycloFiend
to figure out if I can get away with not remounting the fenders for Saturday's ride. Should be there on an orange bicycle. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH as a road bike

2009-12-04 Thread CycloFiend
really outside of the focus of this group and the topic of this thread. Thanks! - Jim / list admin -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http

Re: [RBW] Re: Waxing Well

2009-12-04 Thread CycloFiend
Bag in to the washer. Was going to try the Kookaburra wash as detergent. Well, unless someone replys that this is a monumentally bad idea... Will report back on the results. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current

Re: [RBW] New Bombadil group on flickr

2009-12-05 Thread CycloFiend
: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bombadil/ also a Bombadil page on cyclofiend.com http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/bombadil -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net One Cog - Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt - Now available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Fixedgear ride, Dec. 5 Sat.

2009-12-06 Thread CycloFiend
an Entmoot. Photos here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157622945173320/ Writeup should follow, but the Hilsen is jealous so I'm taking it out into the sunny, breezy morning right now. (And my danged blog is still problematic, thanks to the my curiously specific Netgear router

[RBW] Canvas Waxing Video

2009-12-06 Thread CycloFiend
Why not... http://vimeo.com/8025058 - Jim It's not that I need more hobbies, but maybe I need less technology... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes I thought the idea

Re: [RBW] Canvas Waxing Video

2009-12-07 Thread CycloFiend
of those will change the perception of the fabric, but it's mostly the same color as when untreated. I'd used this on the N.S. Country Bag to good effect. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

Re: [RBW] Roadeos

2009-12-07 Thread CycloFiend
://www.rivbike.com/products/list/frame_specials#product=40-008 And, that 58.5 abandoned custom has popped back up, too. Please someone buy those before I have to... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

[RBW] Rambouillet in the Cyclofiend Gallery

2009-12-07 Thread CycloFiend
First of the updates for this week included Mitch's sharp-looking Rambouillet - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc728-mitchgraham1209.html - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed

Re: [RBW] Yet More Questions About Canvas Waxing

2009-12-07 Thread CycloFiend
to start by treating it. That way, I wouldn't have grease smudges (I tend to be a little careless in that regard) under the next layer of wax. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed

[RBW] Current Classics Tuesdayt Batch Ends on a Bleriot

2009-12-08 Thread CycloFiend
I know that Manuel posted his flickr link here already, but I just found myself lingering over him images this morning as I was updating the gallery - http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2009/cc745-manuelacosta1209.html I really love the second image and the sunset shot. Great stuff! - Jim -- Jim

Re: [RBW] Re: Cold weather commuting clothing?

2009-12-08 Thread CycloFiend
cheaper) 100% wool pieces for additional insulation. The scratchy (shorter) fibers of the cheaper wool isn't as noticeable on an outer layer. hope that helps, - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Arrived Ten Minutes Ago!

2009-12-08 Thread CycloFiend
thing on my flickr page at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157622964863214/ Great images! Thanks for sharing the joy and the wonderful scenery with everyone. Quickbeam aloha, indeed... ;^) - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

Re: [RBW] Would it be against the law - a tigged Rivendell?

2009-12-10 Thread CycloFiend
. He's made a successful company which employs a good number of people and lets him design and build beautiful, practical, adaptable lugged steel art. What good would come from diluting that focus? - Jim -- -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

Re: [RBW] Re: Would it be against the law - a tigged Rivendell?

2009-12-10 Thread CycloFiend
Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines 'You both ride your bike?' He held his hands out and grabbed imaginary handlebars, grinning indulgently, eyeing

Re: [RBW] Re: Would it be against the law - a tigged Rivendell?

2009-12-11 Thread CycloFiend
...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines There were messengers who named their bikes, but Chevette never would have done that, and somehow

Re: [RBW] Re: Would it be against the law - a tigged Rivendell?

2009-12-11 Thread CycloFiend
, in a $700-$1000 price point. And I thought off shore and tigged was a good formula. I thought that was the Sam Hillborne... - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes

[RBW] Bombadil in the Working Bikes Gallery

2009-12-11 Thread CycloFiend
-- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates

[RBW] Repost - Bombadil w/ Horizontal DO's at auction

2009-12-11 Thread CycloFiend
, your new frame is calling... (And I just noticed this morning that a 68 cm with gorgeous paint scheme is now shown the RBW Bombadil listing.) - Jim Thank goodness a 60cm is too big for me... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Would it be against the law - a tigged Rivendell?

2009-12-11 Thread CycloFiend
on 12/11/09 8:29 AM, Steve Palincsar at palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2009-12-11 at 08:02 -0800, CycloFiend wrote: I think the inherent flaw is the idea of a gorgeous tig-welded bicycle frame. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with that method of frame building, but they've never

Re: [RBW] Re: Would it be against the law - a tigged Rivendell?

2009-12-11 Thread CycloFiend
on 12/11/09 8:29 AM, Steve Palincsar at palin...@his.com wrote: On Fri, 2009-12-11 at 08:02 -0800, CycloFiend wrote: I think the inherent flaw is the idea of a gorgeous tig-welded bicycle frame. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with that method of frame building, but they've never

[RBW] State of the List - 12/12/09

2009-12-12 Thread CycloFiend
State of the Rivendell Bicycle Works Owner's Bunch Mailing List December 2009 - #9 There has not been an SOTL (State of the List) Report since February, and as we head into true winter, it seems that this is perhaps way overdue. In the

Re: [RBW] contemplating change: 1999 longlow

2009-12-13 Thread CycloFiend
-shirts Now Available: I've Got Downtube Shifters... S/S T-shirt Cyclocross - More Cowbell L/S T-shirt One Cog - Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-12-13 Thread CycloFiend
In the recent thread about TIG-welded Rivendells, comments were made about the BLT's. Bruce didn't instigate the conversation. I think it's fair that he be allowed to address those comments before we wrap the discussion up. If folks have further comments or questions concerning the BLT's, they

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne for a triathlon and a visit to RBWHQ (My first Riv!)

2009-12-14 Thread CycloFiend
-- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes You must be the change you want to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] calendars?

2009-12-15 Thread CycloFiend
will run from February to January 2011. The turnaround looks to be a mid-January ship date to you. Email was going to go out tomorrow (work/class crunch right now). - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross

Re: [RBW] insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread CycloFiend
. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines There were messengers who named their bikes, but Chevette

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH with VO Porteur bars

2009-12-19 Thread CycloFiend
you are referring to this - http://readytoride.biz/?p=333 - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines

Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Bombadil size...

2009-12-19 Thread CycloFiend
of the grill - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/507867687/ -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Get your photos posted: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines Then I sat up

[RBW] A Few Details from RBWHQL

2009-12-22 Thread CycloFiend
Dropped by the Rivendell Bicycle Works Headquarters and La-ir for a while today. Pestered the staff for a bit and chatted with GP. Got a nice chance to check out some of the more recent work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157622930262825/ Pretty fine stuff they are putting out

Re: [RBW] Re: F.S. 56.5 Waterford built All Rounder $1200

2009-12-23 Thread CycloFiend
Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines 'You both ride your bike?' He held his hands out and grabbed imaginary handlebars, grinning indulgently, eyeing

Re: [RBW] Northern Thailand Riv ride: Every Monday, usually at 3:30 pm

2009-12-24 Thread CycloFiend
...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.. -- Cyril, Breaking Away

[RBW] Far-Flung Rivendells on Flickr.com

2009-12-24 Thread CycloFiend
- Gernot's images can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25150...@n08/ -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http://www.cyclofiend.com

Re: [RBW] Seat Bags - a set on Flickr

2009-12-25 Thread CycloFiend
://www.flickr.com/groups/bicyclesaddlebags/ - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines There were

Re: [RBW] Re: Christmas Loot

2009-12-25 Thread CycloFiend
. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] christmas day canti rom build

2009-12-26 Thread CycloFiend
. Enjoy every bit of the journey! - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I had to ride slow

Re: [RBW] Re: Seat Bags - a set on Flickr

2009-12-26 Thread CycloFiend
available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] brooks swift saddle

2009-12-27 Thread CycloFiend
an inglorious life, and are mostly covered while doing so. hope that's of some help, - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net One Cog - Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt - Now available http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross

Re: [RBW] Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence

2009-12-27 Thread CycloFiend
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Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

2009-12-29 Thread CycloFiend
on 12/29/09 6:55 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery at thill@gmail.com wrote: What's to debate? Certainly nothing via this list... ;^) -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmets save lives.

2009-12-29 Thread CycloFiend
on my Hilsen with an out-of-balance, unplanned early dropoff from a 2' earthen lift above the roadway. Didn't quite fix it, but did manage to keep it from hitting the brake pads so I could limp home. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/2643604057 For reference, it was tweaked badly enough

Re: [RBW] Re: New favorite tire

2009-12-29 Thread CycloFiend
. They still have bodies that can walk for five days and four nights through a desert of snow, without food, but they accept praise for having taken a one-hour bicycle ride.² - Tim Krabbe, The Rider Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

Re: [RBW] Re: velosophy

2010-01-03 Thread CycloFiend
through Riv may make them a little more money in the sale of each book, assuming it's going to be a Riv product. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- You received

[RBW] Ride Report - SoCal Contingent on the Pt Reyes Loop

2010-01-03 Thread CycloFiend
://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=410 Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157623002106707/ There are links in both places to others' photos from the day. It was a great way to begin the year! - Jim whew, I'm tired today... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries

Re: [RBW] Riding moto for 2010

2010-01-04 Thread CycloFiend
on 1/4/10 3:32 AM, Angus at angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: The best rider is the one having the most fun. The cool rider waves first -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

Re: [RBW] Re: the long road to my first Rivendell

2010-01-05 Thread CycloFiend
praise for having taken a one-hour bicycle ride.² - Tim Krabbe, The Rider Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines -- You received this message

[RBW] Wilbury F/F on ebay

2010-01-06 Thread CycloFiend
Not mine. Don't know the seller. All that sort o' thing. Light blue Wilbury frame and fork with painted to match pump http://tinyurl.com/wilbury0112 - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

Re: [RBW] Roadeo Group on Flickr

2010-01-08 Thread CycloFiend
listed the Flickr groups I knew of that were were Riv-model specific. http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/listupdate/listupdate_09.html Don't know that I'm for or against it - just another way to play with the well-designed Flickr interface... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Riv Valve Stems Group on Flickr?!

2010-01-08 Thread CycloFiend
on 1/8/10 2:22 PM, cyclotourist at cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Funny ha-ha? Funny as in might-make-someone-edge-carefully-out-of-the-room ;^) - Jim I'm also a member. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics

Re: [RBW] SOMA Riv. Prototyp pics

2010-01-09 Thread CycloFiend
bridge, good hardy braze-ons for the upper rack mount, downtube shifter bosses It will be interesting to see how it comes together. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

Re: [RBW] Re: SOMA Riv. Prototyp pics

2010-01-09 Thread CycloFiend
I start getting slammed for speaking blashemy against Grant, I will go ahead and apologize in advance if this comment offends some. I know and like Grant. Surf speaks -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics

Re: [RBW] Re: SOMA Riv. Prototyp pics

2010-01-09 Thread CycloFiend
or products. - Jim getting list admin-y just for a moment there -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Sackville Rando Bag?

2010-01-09 Thread cyclofiend
Update has now appeared on the SOMAfeed blog - http://somafab.blogspot.com/2010/01/rivendell-collaborates-with-soma-on.html Their description fills in a lot of the questions and fill-in-the- blanks that have popped up so far. - Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Nice accessory for your Quickbeam ...

2010-01-10 Thread CycloFiend
-- -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates

Re: [RBW] Re: Check out new rivbike blog post

2010-01-10 Thread CycloFiend
; and he builds the forks himself in Japan. It's clear that even Toyo is having to adapt. And there's Simpleone. Ahhhthe Simpleone! - Jim what do you mean my bikes are collector's items? PS - And the Foy/Gomez -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

Re: [RBW] Re: Check out new rivbike blog post

2010-01-10 Thread CycloFiend
are low enough those won't go away. Suzue hub is made to order. No reason to assume they'll go away. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Your Photos are needed! - http

Re: [RBW] ROB liason to Grant

2010-01-10 Thread CycloFiend
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Re: [RBW] Re: AHH will go on forever

2010-01-11 Thread CycloFiend
Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Get your photos posted: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand that steered it, and as it grows old

Re: [RBW] New Riv Custom

2010-01-11 Thread CycloFiend
/17053...@n02/sets/ That's really a fine looking frame. It will be exciting to see it come together. I agree on the color - really a winner. thanks for passing that along! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current

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