[RBW] Re: Question about Dia Compe 287 levers and V-brakes

2009-02-24 Thread CycloFiend
is designed to pull the proper amount. You can get standard levers to work with V-brakes by using an adapter such as the Travel Agent Good reference on brakes and their workings - AASHTA: http://sheldonbrown.com/brakes - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

[RBW] AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!

2009-02-26 Thread CycloFiend
Video of how I did this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3285966758 Now up on Vimeo - http://vimeo.com/3387689 Enjoy! - Jim In other words, there's a C. Xavier Hilsen under all that mud... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!

2009-02-27 Thread CycloFiend
. - Jim -- 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 And a 2009 Calendar - http://www.cyclofiend.com/calendar Cyclofiend

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?

2009-02-27 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: Quickbeam ?

2009-03-03 Thread CycloFiend
on the one side from very early on. I used a bb retainer ring as a lockring, which has worked fine. - 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

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?

2009-03-03 Thread CycloFiend
...@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

[RBW] Re: This calls for a country bike!

2009-03-06 Thread CycloFiend
://www.flammerouge.je/content/6_cyclos/events/leroica.htm http://www.eroica.it/ or, with some translation... http://tinyurl.com/d8zca5 - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send

[RBW] Re: This calls for a country bike!

2009-03-06 Thread CycloFiend
on 3/6/09 11:29 AM, CycloFiend at cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: or, with some translation... http://tinyurl.com/d8zca5 DOH! or, you could just read the English version - http://www.eroica.it/index_en.php /DOH! -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries

[RBW] Re: North Carolina faction of the RBW OB

2009-03-11 Thread CycloFiend
another this past weekend before being felled by the Grippe. There have also been Atlantii sightings on the rides around here (SF Bay Area) as well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/3223999669 I think it's hard to go wrong with any of them, as the Rivendell design provides a fit and setup

[RBW] Re: bicycle tax

2009-03-13 Thread CycloFiend
word is that it was expected to die in committee. Here's a place to start, if you want to follow the news: http://tinyurl.com/oregon-bikereg I do think this is really outside this list's focus. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

[RBW] Shellacking a Saddle Nose

2009-03-16 Thread CycloFiend
? Or should I just get some silicone spray? - Jim Oh! Pix from the loop - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157615330750584/ -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

[RBW] Re: Anybody get the paper reader by mail yet?

2009-03-16 Thread CycloFiend
Got mine Thursday. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/3350458346/ I'm liking the whole First Class Mail thing... Nice to see this thread once again. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

[RBW] Re: tandems and touring

2009-03-16 Thread CycloFiend
Thanks Steve. I would also say that one of the really comprehensive resources on tandems can be found at Tandem @ Hobbes - http://www.thetandemlink.com/hobbes.html - J http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/507738982/ -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo

[RBW] Re: Shellacking a Saddle Nose

2009-03-17 Thread CycloFiend
by the shoulders and told me firmly, No. Way. Those of us who've been tempted can only look on and wonder what you'll paint next. Hi. I'm Jim... (Hi Jim!) ...and I'm powerless over shellac... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com

[RBW] Re: How Much Tape is Too Much Tape?

2009-03-17 Thread CycloFiend
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 And a 2009 Calendar - http://www.cyclofiend.com/calendar Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo

[RBW] Re: Connecting ROB'ers

2009-03-21 Thread CycloFiend
are happy to show vistors around on their local routes. So, the odd Hey, I'm heading to Barstow this weekend - any good rides? post would probably drum up a response. - Jim GeoLoc - Earth/USA/CA/SFBayArea/NorthBay -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

[RBW] Re: Connecting ROB'ers

2009-03-22 Thread CycloFiend
MySpace and Facebook for a couple weeks and just participate (occasionally) in my Google Groups. I feel that the conversation is much easier, although event coordination is a definite plus with a tried and true social network. On Mar 21, 2:37 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote

[RBW] Re: blue rambo for sale

2009-03-23 Thread CycloFiend
on 3/23/09 10:23 AM, dpco at dcompton1...@sbcglobal.net wrote: i have a blue rambouillet frameset w/ ultegra headset for sale. size 60cm. excellent condition, no dents, just a few scratches from normal use. Price and (general) location? -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend

[RBW] Re: Query about RBW models

2009-03-24 Thread CycloFiend
on the bicycle model page on the Riv site. RR Online link - http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/114 Bike Differences Chart http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bicycle_models#product=50-999 More RBW model ref's - http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/ -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend

[RBW] Re: Query about RBW models

2009-03-24 Thread CycloFiend
=-499 I didn't realize it wasn't showing up on the Bike Models page on the Rivbike.com site - I'll have to cobble a page together for it. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed

[RBW] Re: A quandry (or, If I'd known then what I know now)

2009-03-25 Thread CycloFiend
on 3/25/09 7:04 AM, b hamon at periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: (snipped) The bike is currently able to handle 700 x 32 tires with a fender... barely. I am thinking of converting this bike to a center-pull brake, which hopefully would give me just enough room to accommodate a 700 x 35 tires AND

[RBW] Re: Weights in the real world

2009-03-26 Thread CycloFiend
than my current bikes - probably because of the recent-ness of being tuned up in the workstand. - 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

[RBW] Mixed Terrain Quickbeam Loop

2009-03-29 Thread CycloFiend
/cyclofiend/sets/72157615960880727/ - 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

[RBW] Re: It's arrived!

2009-03-29 Thread CycloFiend
the brevet on the Flickr page later today. Hope it goes (went) well! Share a ride report, too! - 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] Re: Photos from Yesterday's 300K Brevet (With Link)

2009-03-29 Thread CycloFiend
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 Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Anyone else see this?

2009-04-01 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/1/09 3:50 PM, EricP at ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I for one, am sad I missed it on the site. And was even looking this morning. Would have helped to cheer up my day. Any chance Jim was able to capture it for posting on Cyclofiend? Nope. Pesky work and classes today. Just got home

[RBW] Re: Anyone else see this?

2009-04-02 Thread CycloFiend
usually like to quit when I'm ahead. Nuthin' but net, Marty. That was nice. - 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://www.cyclofiend.com

[RBW] Re: Sackville TrunkSack

2009-04-03 Thread CycloFiend
, slumping old Jandd expandable trunk bag... - 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 That which

[RBW] RBW Donation Cause Mention

2009-04-03 Thread CycloFiend
Tremendous success for the Somaly Mam Foundation by the sound of things. Now, they are spotlighting another program in Haiti - http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/122 - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter questions

2009-04-04 Thread CycloFiend
a few of them and have found some important fiddly errant bits over the years. - 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

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter questions

2009-04-05 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 That which is overdesigned, too highly specific, anticipates outcome; the anticipation of outcome

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter questions

2009-04-06 Thread CycloFiend
rode his Quickbeam fixed Saturday and his MB singlespeed today, so really has no business talking about shifting systems until he stops doing house projects and gets his Hilsen rigged back up. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com

[RBW] Re: Rear wheel installation on Homer

2009-04-07 Thread CycloFiend
as retightening with meaty fingers - use your derailleur side hand to push the end cap agains the frame, and then spin the release side around to take up slack. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

[RBW] Re: Early Days Rivendell Mountain Bike?

2009-04-07 Thread CycloFiend
it in the Generation 1 section of the Riv pages on the Cyclofiend site. So far, there's little else there, and the page is embarrassingly sparse. But, here's the link to the page: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/gen1/#mtnframe And the direct link to the image he sent: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/gen1

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-07 Thread CycloFiend
this thread back to Rivendell, the third photo on the main page of Bisbee has a Country Bag mounted stylishly on the front and center bicycle. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed

[RBW] Re: xo-1 - in box on ebay

2009-04-07 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/7/09 9:22 PM, Gino Zahnd at ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah. The best/funniest thing would be to see that bike end up looking like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3285966758/ Oh, come on! That's just silly! Gotta be photoshop... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net

[RBW] ADMIN Issue - Resident Worm Test

2009-04-09 Thread CycloFiend
Hey there - Please do not reply to this thread or create a similar one to discuss this. I am posting it here as a service to users and do not want to devolve into computer safety and hacker discussions. If you have an interest in learning more about those topics, there are plenty of

[RBW] Re: Vintage Parts web site?

2009-04-10 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 There were messengers who named their bikes, but Chevette never would have

[RBW] Re: The Photogenic Riv

2009-04-10 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/10/09 10:19 AM, Will at wpm...@gmail.com wrote: Have you noticed that if you place certain steeds (especially those with cream-colored head tubes, canvas/leather accessories, and fenders) against old buildings, you have the makings for our fearless leader's annual calendar? ...fearless

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Any LBSes have White Ind. Pedals yet?

2009-04-11 Thread CycloFiend
ever seen one in the wild. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi

[RBW] Re: Things you love about RBW and things that make you groan

2009-04-13 Thread cyclofiend
GP's TwitterBlogJournal entry: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/125 One of the things I missed as the Readers continued was the Progress Report Grant mentions. At the time, I was trying to run a business, at times looking at huge lumps of bills and little piles of cash, hoping to hang

[RBW] Re: things I like about Rivendell (ride report hijack)

2009-04-13 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/13/09 3:10 PM, William Henderson wrote: It might be nice, though, to have some sort of digital medium (other than this list) for readers to express themselves. So many of you are quite knowledgeable, and all of us passionate, of course... I guess that one of my original hopes in

[RBW] Re: Things you love about RBW and things that make you groan

2009-04-14 Thread CycloFiend
Since we're now giving weather reports, ride reports and in some cases telling other list members what they should and shouldn't be doing, perhaps this is a good time to start a new topic with appropriate subject info and let this one whither. - Jim / minimalistically list-admining, as this week

[RBW] Re: Things you love about RBW and things that make you groan

2009-04-15 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/15/09 6:13 AM, John at Rivendell at j...@rivbike.com wrote: The good news is we don't have a philosophy, and we don't espouse a lifestyle. Membership gets you a 5% rebate, and free shipping on orders over $150, while requiring no allegiance. There is no secret handshake. No blood oath.

[RBW] Re: Riv Redwood on eBay

2009-04-18 Thread CycloFiend
://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc038-billconnell1005.html -- 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, wiped the water out

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-18 Thread CycloFiend
, it is not. (And I'm not saying that other mining/refining processes _are_). As we see in the Book of 1994, beginning on page 51, by Jennifer Ackermann: http://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1994/pages/51.htm - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-18 Thread CycloFiend
you are a rack/fender rigging/derigging master when you show up with the Ram-minimalist the day after you rode with the Ram-rando. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

[RBW] Re: Convert 10 speed to 9 speed? (Silver Bar End Shifter Content)

2009-04-20 Thread CycloFiend
. - 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 Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http

[RBW] Re: looking for a fast bike, where should I go.

2009-04-20 Thread CycloFiend
. Or, the recipricol of Raise Dat Stem - you drop the bars in relation to the saddle, and you effectively lengthen the reach. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send

[RBW] Re: Alert: Baggins Bonanza. 3 Cartwrights and more spotted on eBay.

2009-04-21 Thread CycloFiend
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[RBW] Re: Convert 10 speed to 9 speed? (Silver Bar End ShifterContent)

2009-04-21 Thread CycloFiend
pulleys so the non-floating one is closest the cassette.) - Jim Gears? Derailleurs? Sometimes overrated... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes

[RBW] Re: Sorry about responses to whole list...

2009-04-21 Thread CycloFiend
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[RBW] Not an SOTL, But Playing One Tonight

2009-04-22 Thread CycloFiend
that. The previous State of the List Reports can be found here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/listupdate Anyway, thank you all for contributing to the high quality of this discussion. - Jim / taking off the list admin cap and going to bed. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo

[RBW] Re: Alert: Baggins Bonanza. 3 Cartwrights and more spotted on eBay.

2009-04-22 Thread CycloFiend
-- 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 Owners

[RBW] Re: Convert 10 speed to 9 speed? (Silver Bar End Shifter Content)

2009-04-22 Thread CycloFiend
way too many hours playing with Sheldon's Gear Calculator... AASHTA - http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/ -- 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

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

2009-04-24 Thread CycloFiend
this will really and truly be the last batch 'o beams? I hope not. They are really pretty amazing bikes. - 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

[RBW] QB Spotting in San Rafael

2009-04-24 Thread CycloFiend
Was rushing along to lunch with some folks and saw this green series Quickbeam hanging out near the new public, bike-themed artwork. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/3471888686/ - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com

[RBW] Re: custom color opinion wanted

2009-04-26 Thread CycloFiend
go for that in a second. But, you're the one who has to ride it. Can't make you like it if you don't. ;^) - 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

[RBW] Re: custom color opinion wanted

2009-04-27 Thread CycloFiend
in Breaking Away when Dave and his father are walking around the campus late in the evening, and Dave says something about being a Cutter. His dad stops him and says, You're not a 'Cutter.' I'm a Cutter. Now, _this_ is an orange bike - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/3366640155 Yours is one

[RBW] Re: Bleriot paint

2009-05-01 Thread CycloFiend
old and new paint. -- -- 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

[RBW] Re: Detail photos of the new Riv Sam Hillborne

2009-05-01 Thread CycloFiend
was the plethora of braze-ons. Mid-seatstay, two on the rear dropout. The details on the seatstay bridge. That's one heckuva lot of bike for the money. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

[RBW] Re: Looking for Nitto Moustache bar

2009-05-02 Thread CycloFiend
it's on. But I recall at least three rides where I was messing with the angle before finding that spot. - 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

[RBW] Re: Looking for Nitto Moustache bar

2009-05-03 Thread CycloFiend
with an awareness and tightening your midsection can help. Insert wide-ranging warnings about be careful when you start and watch your neck here. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

[RBW] Re: Looking for Nitto Moustache bar

2009-05-03 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/3/09 12:46 PM, PATRICK MOORE at bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 8:16 AM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: I found with my moustache bar setup that minute changes of angle made a significant difference. What Jim is trying to say is, that M bars are most

[RBW] Re: Looking for Nitto Moustache bar

2009-05-04 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/4/09 7:19 AM, PATRICK MOORE at bertin...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 11:56 PM, CycloFiend What Jim is trying to say is, that M bars are most comfortable with the ends (pointing backward) perfectly horizontal. Isn't that right, Jim? Nope.  Found I had to drop them slightly

[RBW] Re: leather saddle rain cover

2009-05-05 Thread CycloFiend
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://www.cyclofiend.com

[RBW] Re: headset loosening up

2009-05-07 Thread CycloFiend
. - 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 Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http

[RBW] Re: Who says Rivendells have to be heavy?

2009-05-10 Thread CycloFiend
is how you get smooth and increase workable rpms. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

[RBW] Re: mounting a lumotec iq cyo to a front rack

2009-05-12 Thread CycloFiend
://www.flickr.com/search/?q=lumotec%20iqw=all and, I'm a big fan of this method, if you have a mid-fork brazeon - http://chicogino.blogspot.com/2008/09/bicycle-light-mount-for-masses.html -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com

[RBW] Re: mounting a lumotec iq cyo to a front rack

2009-05-12 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/12/09 11:45 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 1:32 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 5/12/09 9:48 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Any good suggestions (or pictures) for mounting a lumotec iq cyo to a front rack. I'd

[RBW] Re: toptube length on saluki?

2009-05-14 Thread CycloFiend
on the TT, but that does not appear to be the case. Of course they were different bikes with different wheelsizes, and it just may have been the way it worked out. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes

[RBW] Re: Nigel Smythe or?

2009-05-18 Thread CycloFiend
- Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt - Now 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

[RBW] Re: Nigel Smythe or?

2009-05-19 Thread CycloFiend
it into the waterproof range. I've done so to my Country Bag and it has handled some pretty solid soakings just fine. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your

[RBW] Re: Dick's new Bombadil

2009-05-19 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/19/09 9:38 AM, MichaelH at mhech...@gmail.com wrote: Perhaps not a question for you, and from someone who has never owned a mountain bike what is the rationale for the double top tube on this bike. It gives the bike a heavy look. GP has written a few times about the development

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

2009-05-21 Thread CycloFiend
is not as protected as the main area (and may remain open to walk/bike-ins even when they are full up) but has tables. You have to walk a ways to the restroom. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed

[RBW] Re: Adventures on Atlantis or what's the worst that can happen?

2009-05-24 Thread CycloFiend
! And rain when it's warm? Yeah... right! - 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://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines Steel's what you want

[RBW] Re: Weird sound

2009-05-27 Thread CycloFiend
that type of sound on my Quickbeam, but it's only on steeper hills while pushing hard out of the saddle. Typically, that is easily silenced by removal and regreasing the threads. hope that helps, - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

[RBW] Re: Weird sound

2009-05-29 Thread CycloFiend
a year on my high-use/all-weather wheels. Even then, it isn't dried out, just greying from dirt/mud intrusion. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Get your photos

[RBW] Re: A fine riding day and thanks for steel

2009-05-30 Thread CycloFiend
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 Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand that steered

[RBW] Re: A fine riding day and thanks for steel

2009-05-30 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/30/09 8:16 PM, CycloFiend wrote: The alignment tool will show any twisting that took place, as well as provide a good way to cold set it back to position. I wouldn't as a practice bend it by the threaded hole for the derailleur. You can ovalize the opening or gank the threads. My tool

[RBW] Re: steel vs. carbon fiber

2009-05-31 Thread CycloFiend
tends to say very little about non-RBW products. That's kinda the point... ;^) - 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! - Send them here - http

[RBW] Romulus at #660

2009-06-01 Thread CycloFiend
- Enjoy! http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc - Jim (Got a bunch in the queue - including some of the new Riv steel - and but I'm finally seeing some gaps in the schedule...!) -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross

[RBW] Re: new front racks?

2009-06-05 Thread CycloFiend
the mount struts on the Mark's Rack. Mark's - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/2216065601/ Nitto Mini - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/363176443 - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics

[RBW] Logjams Other Adminny-type stuff

2009-06-14 Thread CycloFiend
Hey there - I just arrived home from a week on vacation and wanted to first apologize and then update everyone on the list status. My plan had been to check in every other day or so to flush the spam attempts to the list and pass through anyone whose comments are currently moderated. Well, my

Re: [RBW] Homers new shoes

2013-03-26 Thread Cyclofiend
Ha! Perfect Post for a Hilsen Picture! http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/images08/cc522-1.jpg - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

Re: [RBW] 2007 Geometry Chart

2013-04-05 Thread Cyclofiend
Thanks Bruce! - many moons ago, I archived much of that here: http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-10 Thread Cyclofiend
Agreed. The first Rivendell I ever saw in person was that understated, yet kaptivating (my see key is not working on this old keyboard today...) Sage Green. Under the lights at the first Interbike I ever attended. I heard glorious harmony at that moment and it has stayed in my soul

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-10 Thread Cyclofiend
Agreed. The first Rivendell I ever saw in person was that understated, yet kaptivating (my see key is not working on this old keyboard today...) Sage Green. Under the lights at the first Interbike I ever attended. I heard glorious harmony at that moment and it has stayed in my soul

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Cyclofiend
As this thread began vaguely off topic, and is now verging into much broader specifics, perhaps it's time to let it end. Our discussion is unlikely to change any pending regulation, and as they say, it will be what it is. Thanks! - Jim / cyclofiend.com / ListAdmin -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Someone scratched my Brooks...advice?

2012-03-18 Thread CycloFiend
...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread CycloFiend
nordic/steppes to arid/scorching within a few miles. That also keeps me from simply forgetting to put it on. Congrats on a great ride! - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working

Re: [RBW] Posts/replys to posts never show up

2012-04-24 Thread CycloFiend
there, if you really are having a hard time getting things posted. The Cyclofiend at gmail address is actually the best to use for me. Hope that sheds a little bit o' light on the subject. - Jim / List Admin -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http

Re: [RBW] Marks Rack Rear Mounted Question

2012-05-13 Thread CycloFiend
://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/2216065601/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] SF Randonneur Pt Reyes Populaire 115k this Saturday?

2012-06-01 Thread Cyclofiend
Regrettably, No... been nursing some weird inner ear thing since last weekend that still has me kinda wiped out. Not even sure I'll have a burst of energy enough to cross paths with you hardy randonneurs. 0 for 2 on Populaires this year. Drat! - J On Jun 1, 2012, at 11:52 AM, Manuel

Re: [RBW] Tom Ritchey Tandem

2012-06-02 Thread Cyclofiend
Yea, no... Ritchey frames aren't Riv's, so they are OT. But, by the same token, there's an artistry there which is hard to ignore. Seeing Tom's frames is kinda like going to church - here's a similar style to yours: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bohemian_bicycles/4100966212/ Here's a very

Re: [RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

2012-06-02 Thread Cyclofiend
On May 30, 2012, at 7:21 AM, William wrote: ...and he forgot to get his cable lock around the frame. That's a little risky. Yea, I was going to say - I could have that bike in 5 hacksaw strokes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Now here's a Rivendell...

2012-06-02 Thread Cyclofiend
On May 30, 2012, at 5:58 AM, Mike wrote: Is that a Mavic Starfish crank on it? Looks to be a mid to late 90s Riv. Possibly a Long and Low? No and in LongLow... ;^) Here's a stellar example of one, for comparison: http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2010/cc822-dongenovese1110.html -- You received

Re: [RBW] Sf Randonneurs Mixed Trail Ride.

2012-06-02 Thread Cyclofiend
Totally jealous - those are great folks to ride with! Hope I can be on one soon! - Jim -- 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 this

Re: [RBW] Front Rack Bag on Romulus

2012-06-04 Thread Cyclofiend
I'd encourage you to set it up and ride it. Not so much for you to decide yourself but more that it will be different. To state the obvious... ;^) The key core question is whether it matters at all. For me - my build, riding style and terrain - a front bag doesn't bother me. I switch

Re: [RBW] Women Lurkers! Behold the Pedal Wrench!

2012-06-07 Thread Cyclofiend
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:47 AM, Liesl wrote: Greetings Riv Chicas who read more than post! If you're like me, you have been in situations where you didn't have quite the right tool and/or didn't have quite the 'nough strength. I myself have uttered choice words whilst attempting to

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