Re: [RBW] Re: Yet more Bosco/Appaloosa praise...

2013-03-25 Thread Dan McNamara
I have really been enjoying the Boscos on my Bombadil. Originally used those bars 'cause of the front mount child seat but they are super bars for everyday use. Lots of hand positions possible. Dan On Mar 25, 2013, at 7:24 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: Yep! In fact, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Swapping Bars Threaded Stems

2013-03-28 Thread Dan McNamara
Sorry to hear about that. There are a few quill - threadless adapters out there. Nitto makes one that might help get those bars up using your existing threadless stem. http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=188_263_796products_id=13753 Dan On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell ~ A. Homer Hilsen 59cm

2013-03-30 Thread Dan McNamara
All I can say is whew! I was pulling up the geometry info and getting ready to make the pitch to the SO. I hope the new owner enjoys it and that you love the Hunq. Dan On Mar 30, 2013, at 9:08 AM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: This has SOLD folks! -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet, finally built!

2013-04-06 Thread Dan McNamara
Looks great Patrick. Glad to see that stem getting used on such a nice frame. Enjoy the bike. Dan On Apr 6, 2013, at 7:43 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/RAMBOUILLETFINALLYBUILT040613# I've added a Fly rack and a small seat wedge for

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Betty Foy New in Box

2013-04-16 Thread Dan McNamara
I believe the size switch on the Betty/Yves happened last year. So old and new sizing were both in stock to some degree. At least I was able to get Amy a 50 Betty last (2012) spring. On Apr 16, 2013, at 4:48 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not in the market (I have a Betty in a

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

2013-04-17 Thread Dan McNamara
I was able to register but have not received a confirmation email. On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Nope, same problem ** ** *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf

[RBW] New bikes / frames in RBW specials

2013-04-18 Thread Dan McNamara
That Ram blue Betty Foy is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing some pics of it in the field. Dan -- 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

Re: [RBW] Hey Liesl! Tell me more about your Appaloosa experience.

2013-04-18 Thread Dan McNamara
To followup on Liesl's comments. I have ridden 3 different sizes of the Appaloosa and it is a great feeling, do anything bike. Grant put me on the 700c version earlier this week and it is a super stable comfortable ride. But it does not feel sluggish at all. Happened to be at RBW when Liesl had

Re: [RBW] Sugino Triple Cranks on Sam H.

2013-04-29 Thread Dan McNamara
You should be good baring any issues with the front der. 107 or 110 work great. I did run into an issue with my Bomba but that was due to a modern Shimano front der not being able to adjust inward enough. So a 113 was necessary. On Apr 29, 2013, at 3:14 PM, William R.

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Dyno Light on a Nitto Mini Front Rack with a Basket?

2013-05-07 Thread Dan McNamara
For my wife's Betty I managed to squeeze a dyno light on the front of a rack using a slightly bent canti brake mount. This was to clear a medium Wald. Not sure about clearing a Large. I have also used a homemade version of a Paul Gino mount to do a fork mount on the mid-fork braze-on. The rack

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Dyno Light on a Nitto Mini Front Rack with a Basket?

2013-05-07 Thread Dan McNamara
For some reason I thought the Quickbeam was canti-brakes . So you have a Mark's rack not a Mini-front. You could use that mounting hole on the front. Here is a thread from earlier this year on a really nice mod to put a Paul Gino on the strut of a Mark's rack. I like getting the light down a

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Dyno Light on a Nitto Mini Front Rack with a Basket?

2013-05-07 Thread Dan McNamara
Dang - forgot the link http://bit.ly/10n7Ykn Dan On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: For some reason I thought the Quickbeam was canti-brakes . So you have a Mark's rack not a Mini-front. You could use that mounting hole on the front. Here

Re: [RBW] Bay area bikecamping

2013-05-07 Thread Dan McNamara
I might be in for part of Sunday and maybe a bit during the week. Let's keep in touch. Dan -Marin On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 10:20 PM, MTR rucks...@gmail.com wrote: Evening all, Myself and a couple friends are going to go on a mini tour starting Sunday through Wednesday. We will be leaving San

Re: [RBW] Any advice for a Riv-friendly (roof) bicycle rack?

2013-05-14 Thread Dan McNamara
I have the Thule Criterium rack and have used it with a few different Rivs. My wife's Betty has Longboard fenders so this type of rack was a necessity. The rack works great. Very secure. I keep a shop rag in the car to wrap under the shifter cables to avoid paint scratches around the clamp. The

Re: [RBW] Stem reach on Bosco Bullmooose

2013-05-19 Thread Dan McNamara
The stem reach on the Bosco Bullmoose is 12cm. Dan On May 19, 2013, at 1:07 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I'm thinking about trying Boscos on my Ram. With a regular stem I'm sure I would need at least 13cm reach..does anyone know what the theoretical reach is on the Bullmoose

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA shorts question

2013-05-29 Thread Dan McNamara
Go with the small. They will not go below your knee. On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: I'm a little shorter but same in the waist. I wear the small. I'd recommend the small. They aren't baggy but there is room in there. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendizing the bar and shifters on this Raleigh doable?

2013-05-29 Thread Dan McNamara
I ended up using the SOS thumb shifters with Albas on my wife's Betty Foy. She just did not get the bar end shifters. Using the Shimano barends in index mode with either as barends or with Paul/VO/IRD thumb mounts would be another way to go. Nice that you can switch the Shimano barends between

Re: [RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen store NOW OPEN.

2013-05-30 Thread Dan McNamara
Thanks for doing this. They look great. Dan On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Pepe Demarest pbdemar...@gmail.comwrote: Bought one as a gift They look wonderful! On Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:30:30 AM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: OK...it took me a bit to learn the ropes of setting up and running

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Three (3!) very Rivish yet very different used bicycles

2013-06-06 Thread Dan McNamara
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/ On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 5:49 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I just can't get on flickr from work. I will do it tonight. Sorry and thanks. On Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:27:03 PM UTC-7, fyavorsky wrote: Link to your Flickr account to

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Three (3!) very Rivish yet very different used bicycles

2013-06-06 Thread Dan McNamara
Dang. Leslie beat me to it. Dan On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/ On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 5:49 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I just can't get on flickr from work. I will do it tonight. Sorry

Re: [RBW] WTB - Albatross Bars and Brooks B68 or Champion flyer

2013-06-12 Thread Dan McNamara
I do have a honey Champion Flyer S that is not being used. That is the slightly shorter version that is designed for women. Or ladies as they probably say at Brooks. Let me know if there is any interest. Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78804025@N08/sets/72157631883563542/ Dan Marin

Re: [RBW] We may have some neat news soon - Blug

2013-06-14 Thread Dan McNamara
I'm guessing public announcement of the new digs mentioned in the last direct email. Dan On Jun 14, 2013, at 1:42 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: This appears cryptically at the end of the latest Blug post. Appaloosa? Budget Riv? Spill, GP! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA.

Re: [RBW] Me and my A. Homer Hilsen in the Rapha Blog

2013-06-16 Thread Dan McNamara
Wow! Two nice Rivs on the Rapha blog. On Jun 16, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.rapha.cc/austin Shot by my old NYC friend, John (Prolly) Watson. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Rambouillet

2013-06-18 Thread Dan McNamara
My green Ram does not have braze-ons. I have seen a green Ram that the owner said was purchased right at the end of the model run - it did have braze-ons. Dan -Marin On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting... it's a green one like mine, but it

Re: [RBW] Re: DIY 40-26 questions

2013-06-19 Thread Dan McNamara
I created a wide low out of a triple XD2 for my wife's Betty Foy. Actually I went 42/28 as the 9-speed cassette is a 12-34. No problems hitting all 9 cogs. Left the chainline where I would for a triple figuring that she wold be on the large ring 90% of the time. Dan -Marin On Wed, Jun 19, 2013

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: Nitto Technomic Deluxe 11cm

2013-06-24 Thread Dan McNamara
I have a 12cm deluxe if that would work for you. Dan -Marin On Jun 24, 2013, at 11:27 AM, Brian Campbell bdcampbel...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Mike but it is a bit too long. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Sugino Triple Cranks on Sam H.

2013-06-25 Thread Dan McNamara
the crank arms and stays with the 116. It looks like I could bring each side in a full cm at least. Anyon experience this with the Phil Bb's? Thanks, Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, April 29, 2013, Dan McNamara wrote: You should be good baring any issues with the front der. 107

Re: [RBW] Nitto R14 vs r15

2013-06-26 Thread Dan McNamara
The top of the two are pretty much the same but the R-15 does have the sides. They don't extend as far down as the full Nitto Campee rear or a Tubus but they are useful for panniers. They are perfect for the small Berthoud rear panniers. And useful if you have a load that drapes over the top.

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle

2012-08-20 Thread Dan McNamara
I'm in for one as well. Maybe two! On Aug 20, 2012, at 10:14 AM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: I'd sign up for one! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Mark's Rack to cantis?

2012-08-23 Thread Dan McNamara
Just took some measurements. I think those struts are too short. I think you need more like 160-180 depending on the bike. I was thinking about trying this on one of my bikes and then gave up. Went with p-clamps instead. Dan SF On Aug 23, 2012, at 3:19 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Large Saddlesack Support--Mark's in the Back or R-14 Top Rack?

2012-08-27 Thread Dan McNamara
I don't think that Mark's vs R-14 will make a difference as a saddlesack support. If you ever want to put a large trunksack or a large basket in the rear then you want the R-14. Dan Marin On Aug 25, 2012, at 12:18 PM, Christopher Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: I figure it's time to increase

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Bleriot $1650 in SF Craigslist

2012-09-13 Thread Dan McNamara
http://www.mapmyride.com/s/routes/view/bike-ride-map/california/san-francisco/3506739 On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: What's a butter lap? On Thursday, September 13, 2012 1:36:20 PM UTC-7, danmc wrote: Not affiliated with the seller although I did see

Re: [RBW] Max tire on a Rambouillet?

2012-09-22 Thread Dan McNamara
I have no problem with 35mm tires fenders on my 58cm Ram although I ditched the original Shimano brakes for the Tektro big mouths. Dan Marin Sent from my iPhone On Sep 22, 2012, at 3:20 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sat, 2012-09-22 at 17:03 -0500, Bruce Herbitter wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ride a Riv-ish double crank setup?

2012-09-25 Thread Dan McNamara
The Sugino is a really beautiful crankset. Pricey but at least it includes the BB. And it is low Q for those who care. On my wife's Betty Foy I put a 40/26 + chain ring guard on a used XD2 crank that I had picked up from someone here. Works great with a wide cassette - I used the 12-36 HG61. Dan

Re: [RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread Dan McNamara
Missing Link on Shattuck has been good in my experience. Tip Top on Telegraph in Oakland has been good for friends - I have never had a repair done there. Dan Marin (but work in Berkeley) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:54 PM, Jared Volpe jaredvo...@gmail.com wrote: You

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: NIB Saluki 52 cm Pewter w/ 2 Headbadges, 650B - $1,500.00

2012-10-04 Thread Dan McNamara
Finally the wheels have a friend! Congrats Joe! That will be a great ride. Dan Marin On Oct 4, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. I bought it :) Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:49:44 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: Hoo boy..this one's

Re: [RBW] Re: Used Rivendells for both types of the standard deviants (in height that is).

2012-10-12 Thread Dan McNamara
Or they are friends of the seller setting a floor for the bidding. On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: ebay is 6 and a half days of waiting for 30 seconds of bidding frenzy. I have been occasionally lucky by dropping a low bid on something and being

Re: [RBW] Re: Pink 50.6 on clearance

2012-10-20 Thread Dan McNamara
If we did not recently get a 52cm Betty Foy I would be all over the frame. The Betty is a 57.5 virtual TT so somewhat similar idea. May have to stop at RBW next week just to check out the paint job. Dan Marin On Oct 20, 2012, at 11:50 AM, rperks perks@gmail.com wrote: I am curios if

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-24 Thread Dan McNamara
I ended up going with a Sanyo hub on my commute/grocery-getter/baby-hauler and it has been great. The price is right and it has been solid. There is an article on all the current dyno-hubs in the most recent BQ. Lots of info on drag and output. I can summarize and email you later tonight. Dan

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-24 Thread Dan McNamara
. Dan Marin On Oct 24, 2012, at 7:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Dan -- can you share with the list, for those who don't subscribe to BQ? Thanks. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: I ended up going with a Sanyo hub on my commute

Re: [RBW] Dynohub opinions

2012-10-26 Thread Dan McNamara
...@gmail.com wrote: Dan -- can you share with the list, for those who don't subscribe to BQ? Thanks. On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.com wrote: I ended up going with a Sanyo hub on my commute/grocery-getter/baby-hauler and it has been great

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Lots! Riv, Heron, Nitto, Brooks, Acorn, Paul

2012-10-29 Thread Dan McNamara
. Thanks Dan Marin On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.comwrote: Severe ankle injury leads to start of garage purge! I won't be riding for a while and have decided to pull the plug on a few projects. Thus have some parts to dispose of. I put all the parts in a google

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Lots! Riv, Heron, Nitto, Brooks, Acorn, Paul

2012-10-30 Thread Dan McNamara
Still available. Dan On Oct 30, 2012, at 6:04 AM, C.J. Filip c.j.fi...@hotmail.com wrote: Hoping the bluish black Acorn bag is still around! email sent. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?

2012-10-30 Thread Dan McNamara
3 + 2 for the significant other 2007 Ram green 58cm 2011 Sam orange 56cm - sold 2009 (?) Bomba clearcoat 52cm - looking to sell 2012 Betty Foy 50cm 2007 Heron Wayfarer 53cm (Riv relative) - looking to sell All have been great bikes. Still wish Amy liked the Heron more. All Betty's fault - too

Re: [RBW] WTB: Dirt Drop Stem, Sugino wide/low double crank, canti brakes

2012-10-31 Thread Dan McNamara
I may have some pieces for you as I continue my parts purge. Any idea on the extension for the Dirt Drop? I work in Berkeley so that makes things easier. Dan On Oct 30, 2012, at 9:56 PM, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings all, I'm building up a new bike that I'm very excited

Re: [RBW] WTB 47cm - 50 cm Rivendell

2012-11-17 Thread Dan McNamara
Although they are a bit more than buying a used frame or bike there are three such items on the Riv website. Actually four if you count the pink custom frame. $1500 for the Toyo AHH frame new with headset is a decent price. Dan Marin On Nov 17, 2012, at 12:51 PM, J L subfas...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Brooks Saddle Worth the Money?

2012-11-30 Thread Dan McNamara
I agree with Anne's point that if the sit bones are not in the right position a saddle is not comfortable. My SO had me put her fancy woman-specific gel saddle on her Betty Foy when we got it. I had a B68S pre-aged ready to go and finally convinced her to give it a try as the gel saddle was not

Re: [RBW] Go fast bike: San Marcos?

2012-12-01 Thread Dan McNamara
I think the San Marcos could be a good choice. If you are going to fender then the Grand Bois Cypres at 32 (depending on rim) are a nice tire. I doubt you could get a Hetre in there. But a Soma B-Lines should fit no prob. And there are other wide-ish tire options out there. The San Marcos

Re: [RBW] 52cm Waterford Bombadil FFHS for Sale, single top tube-Last Notice before the Ebay

2012-12-04 Thread Dan McNamara
If you used Fatty Rumpkins or the Schwalbe tires that are around 42mm you could be pretty good on that size frame. I have a 52 Bombadil and with a 83 PBH there is plenty of clearance with Rumpkins or Marathons. Plenty of clearance like over 2 inches. If you are not going to use it as a mountain

Re: [RBW] WTT - 7 speed shifter/levers for mtb

2012-12-09 Thread Dan McNamara
I think I have a set of shifters/levers that would meet your need. Digging around now. On Dec 9, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I'm fixing up my friend's bike, and her trigger shifters are toast. She can use 2 out of 3 rings in the front, and 1 out

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne: For the next batch in 2013 sizing is changing

2012-12-12 Thread Dan McNamara
If the strategy is the same as the mixte - which did change size this year - the c-t seat tube gets shorter but the tt (virtual or otherwise) stays the same. I went through this with my SO's Betty earlier this year. The 48 was just too small and she was bottoming out the seat post on the 52

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-19 Thread Dan McNamara
I would be up for a Diablo ride on New Year's Day. Or any Mt. Tam adventures. Hmmm. Need to test the ankle and make sure it is ready. Maybe it won't rain this weekend. Dan Marin On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in for Mt.D NYD... Dustin Goodwin

Re: [RBW] Re: What's your raffle entry consist of, and what are your plans for the prize?

2012-12-19 Thread Dan McNamara
Decided to play: 2 Schwalbe extralight 700c tubes - might as well try them out 1 Small Topeak frame pump - for Amy's Betty Foy 1 Baggins rare earth magnet - stocking stuffer for a lucky person 2 RBW rare earth magnets - stocking stuffers for 2 lucky people 1 copy of Rework - good reading 1 copy

[RBW] More nice frames in Frame Specials: 61cm Custom 58cm SimpleOne

2012-12-19 Thread Dan McNamara
Plus a 51cm grey Betty Foy. -- 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 group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] Any new Riv roadish bike on the horizon?

2012-12-21 Thread Dan McNamara
I am 5' 9 with a 83.5 pbh and about a 31 inseam and I was sized to a 57 or 58 AHH at RBW. The 61 might be fine as a road bike but I would not want to take it out on a trail ride. Dan Marin On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:28 AM, David Hays 23writ...@gmail.com wrote: Noah, I live in an area where

Re: [RBW] Rear Sackville Set for Sale (Local, Walnut Creek)

2012-12-26 Thread Dan McNamara
Got the PayPal. Thanks. Still undecided on the New Year's ride but if I don't make it I will ship the brakes out on Jan 2. So you should have them next Friday. Sure hope we get some breaks in the weather. Need to get out and test the ankle on a climb. Hmmm. Just stopped raining. Could be my

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa

2012-12-31 Thread Dan McNamara
I would be a buyer if the price was in a good spot. Currently have my '94 XO-4 set up as a Alba bar grocery getter / front mount baby hauler and have been thinking about setting up a Sam similarly as a replacement. The XO-4 has a 56 c-t seat tube and a 60.5 TT. The Appaloosa seems like a

Re: [RBW] Front derailleur choice: help me out here.

2012-12-31 Thread Dan McNamara
Mount a bell on the unused boss. Or get a Problem Solvers shifter boss cover. Dan Marin On Dec 31, 2012, at 11:28 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: A fellow listmember has very generously offered me most of the parts I need to build the very generously priced Ram frameset I

Re: [RBW] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo

2012-12-31 Thread Dan McNamara
Does not look like I will be able to do it. Went out this afternoon and there is no way the ankle is ready for a run up Diablo. Too bad - Manny's proposed route goes right through where I grew up and was riding old Schwinn bikes down trails at high speed in the '70's. Maybe next year. Seems

Re: [RBW] Congrats Liesl!

2013-01-03 Thread Dan McNamara
Woot woot! Congrats! On Jan 3, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] WTB Used Tektro CR720

2013-01-07 Thread Dan McNamara
I have a pair in silver. Let me know if you are still looking. Dan On Jan 7, 2013, at 7:15 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Just wondering if anyone has a used pair of the Tektro CR 720 Canti brakes they are looking to unload thank youuu -Mike -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne

2013-01-08 Thread Dan McNamara
I have a PBH of 84 and used to have a 56 Sam. The 60 is going to be too big for you. Unless you are really against the double TT the all blue Sams on special at Riv seem like a great deal on a 56. Dan Marin On Jan 7, 2013, at 2:17 PM, sebseb sebastianbor...@googlemail.com wrote: hey jim,

Re: [RBW] WTT. 110 Nitto Technomic for 100 or 90

2013-01-10 Thread Dan McNamara
OK. Might have that too. Let me look around. Dan On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: hey group, I have a 110mm Technomic 26.0 that I would like to trade for a 100 or 90 26.0 or 25.4.Thank you -Mike -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Bike Charity?

2013-01-12 Thread Dan McNamara
Here is another place that would probably be happy to see the dyno http://www.tripsforkids.org/marin/index.htm On Jan 12, 2013, at 8:40 AM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: As much as I would love the chance of a free dynohub and wheel I don't deserve one. I do know a

Re: [RBW] Ram build -- inching closer

2013-01-14 Thread Dan McNamara
I have had Jack Browns and the 32 Grand Bois on my Ram. Plan now is to stick with the Grand Bois 32s. Been very happy with them. But the JBs were nice as well and fit under the SKS 45s. This is on a fairly late green Ram. Dan Marin On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:12 PM, PATRICK MOORE

Re: [RBW] WTT: Blue 52cm Rambouillet, 26 wheel for 58-60cm ???

2013-01-18 Thread Dan McNamara
Via the internet wayback machine from the Heron site: -What is the history of Heron Bicycles? Heron Bicycles was started in 1997 as a joint venture between Waterford Precision Cycles, Rivendell Bicycle Works, and Rona Components. Waterford manufactured the frames in its Wisconsin factory while

Re: [RBW] 1st Ride Report

2013-01-19 Thread Dan McNamara
Nice looking bike. Enjoy it! On Jan 19, 2013, at 4:45 PM, tommynguyen tommy...@gmail.com wrote: Peter suggest I make a post, so here it is. Technically, it has been a few rides. A little side story of how the bike came to be: I rarely frequent the forums but decided on a fine

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo vs. Hilsen performance differences?

2013-01-21 Thread Dan McNamara
A call to RBW would probably answer any questions but looking at the published Riv geometry Google doc there are differences that would make the Rodeo more of a club bike - shorter chainstays, less rake, slightly different ST and HT angles. Those differences plus component selection add up to

Re: [RBW] Re: 1 bike? Could you do it?

2013-01-23 Thread Dan McNamara
That is a tough one. Right now two bikes - my '94 XO-4 and a green Ram. Lots of overlap except the XO-4 can take a wider tire with fenders - I have 42s on it currently. The Ram is the club bike and the XO-4 is set up as the grocery getter/baby hauler (Albas, racks etc.) But if it were to be one

Re: [RBW] Re: SFR Lighthouse brevet. Roll call?

2013-01-26 Thread Dan McNamara
The ankle is still not ready for the distance although I considered attempting the populaire. But did make the drive out to the Marshall Store to chat people up. Fairly windy today so the run up Highway 1 to Marshall looked to be a little rough. Spotted a few Rivs on the trip. A nice Atlantis

Re: [RBW] Re: SFR Lighthouse brevet. Roll call?

2013-01-27 Thread Dan McNamara
Those are direct quotes from one of the Grizzly Peak guys. I thought it looked worse but I was not riding. Congrats to everyone who rode. Looking forward to doing one of the rides later in the year. Dan Marin On Jan 26, 2013, at 8:44 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: P45 Longboard question

2013-01-29 Thread Dan McNamara
Same look on my SO's Betty (50cm) with the longboards. Not as pronounced as they are mounted with a Sheldon fender nut and under a Mark's rack. But still. Thinking about using a second stay to get the front to conform. Or perhaps something off the rack. Too bad the rack does not have a fender

Re: [RBW] Re: P45 Longboard question

2013-01-29 Thread Dan McNamara
The new 50 is the old 52 so it is 584 On Jan 29, 2013, at 7:59 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Dan: is the Betty 559 or 584? On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Same look on my SO's Betty (50cm) with the longboards. Not as pronounced

Re: [RBW] Re: P45 Longboard question

2013-01-30 Thread Dan McNamara
Yah. That is a super long diving board. The one on Amy's bike is no where near that long. On Jan 30, 2013, at 6:57 AM, Jay B burk...@yahoo.com wrote: On my GF's Betty Foy Build, we used a black plastic (nylon?) spacer from Ace Hardware with a button head cap screw, washer, and nut to

Re: [RBW] Re: P45 Longboard question

2013-01-30 Thread Dan McNamara
Here is a thru the basket shot of the diving board on the SO's Betty. Much shorter than yours. I'll ask about that next time I am at RBW. Dan Marin On Jan 30, 2013, at 6:57 AM, Jay B burk...@yahoo.com wrote: On my GF's Betty Foy Build, we used a black plastic (nylon?) spacer from Ace

Re: [RBW] Re: 700 x 32 tire recommendation, please...

2013-01-31 Thread Dan McNamara
I have about 1200 miles on the Cyprii on the Ram and have not had a flat. Probably just luck that will run out this weekend. Dan Marin On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know how the Grand Bois Cypress does puncture-wise? I know it isn;t protected.

Re: [RBW] Some New Steel for the Stable

2013-02-03 Thread Dan McNamara
That looks like a nice ride. This was a Davis swap? Dan Marin On Feb 3, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Stopped at the local bike swap today ... and came home with a new bike! http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com/2013/02/new-classic-steel-for-campy-only-stable.html

Re: [RBW] ISO: 9 cm, 1 shortish quill, silver stem

2013-02-04 Thread Dan McNamara
I might have something for you Patrick. Checking now. On Feb 4, 2013, at 2:20 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: For the Ram. I have concluded that the 8 cm Specialized Aero I have won't be long enough for the 42 cm Noodles. Trades? Cash? Just good ol' 'merkin charitable

Re: [RBW] WTB: Dirt drop stem and other pieces

2013-02-08 Thread Dan McNamara
What extension are you looking for in the stem? Dan Marin On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:03 PM, 3wheelin ssubman2...@yahoo.com wrote: Finishing up piecing together a nine speed hilsen. I'm looking for a few things: nitto dirt drop stem, mks pedals,..Marks front rack and a medium basket also.I

Re: [RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Dan McNamara
I would have to say my 1994 XO-4 which I purchased on closeout in 1995 for something like 60% off. So for less than $200 I got a bike I have had for 18 years and it is still going strong. Just got rebuilt into more of a Riv-mode with Albas. Takes wide tires with fenders. A late Bridgestone gem.

Re: [RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling-Orange Krate!!

2013-02-08 Thread Dan McNamara
Ah yes. I had a Lemon Peeler. My Brother had an Apple Krate with the disc brake. Great memories of hauling around on those. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote: That Orange Krate photo makes me 11 years old again! I remember a much plainer version, without

Re: [RBW] Stem for Ram

2013-02-09 Thread Dan McNamara
Glad the stem made it safely. Hope it works out for you. Dan On Feb 9, 2013, at 12:24 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Slowly collecting the last needed parts; this came today -- Thanks, David. Nitto, sold briefly by Riv long ago. I want to get some better hardware for it.

Re: [RBW] Hunter Nugz for Paul Canti's?

2013-02-10 Thread Dan McNamara
I like them. Have them on two bikes. Dan -Marin On Feb 10, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Have any of you with Paul canti's used this straddle adjuster? Comments? http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntercycles/5427850147/in/set-72157606185400166/ -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] flat bars on the hilsen

2013-02-12 Thread Dan McNamara
I always liked the arc bars. My '94 XO-4 came with and I kept them on for 16 years. Switched out recently to Albas as I wanted bar-ends instead of thumb shifters. Dan -Marin On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 7:57 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: I've been toying with differentiating the hilsen

Re: [RBW] WTB: Brown Brooks Flyer

2013-02-12 Thread Dan McNamara
I have a used Honey Special if that is what you are after. Or are you looking for the Antique Brown? On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Anybody have one? Used is OK. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com --

Re: [RBW] Re: RCW S24O Saturday-Sunday February 23-24

2013-02-15 Thread Dan McNamara
I am going to try and make this one! Hopefully the planets will align and my feet will not tear the rice paper. Dan - Marin -- 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,

Re: [RBW] OT Bunyan Velo

2013-02-20 Thread Dan McNamara
Thanks for that link Jim. Good stuff! Dan On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 3:41 PM, Hiawatha Cyclery hiawathacycl...@gmail.com wrote: Bunyan Velo is a new online publication by a local guy that is focused on bicycle travel and adventure. I wrote an article and provided a bunch of photos for the

Re: [RBW] RBW Rides Calendar

2013-02-21 Thread Dan McNamara
Looks good Jim. Thanks! Dan On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: The recent thread about the upcoming Ventura SoCal Riv Riders ride finally sparked something in my brain, and I realized that it might make some sense for a general calendar of

Re: [RBW] Recently joined the group; and now a new Riv [frame] owner

2013-02-27 Thread Dan McNamara
Thanks for saving me from picking up another frame. Looking forward to some pictures when you get it built! Dan -Marin On Feb 26, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Tom Goodmann tgoodm...@gmail.com wrote: Just over an hour ago, I snagged the last Sam Hillborne frame from Riv at the sale price; I'm going to

[RBW] 2-legged kickstand options/opinions

2013-02-28 Thread Dan McNamara
I just swapped the tires on my 52 Bombadil 2TT from Fatty Rumpkins to the 54 (actually measure 48) Conti Tour Guards and, of course, the Pletscher 2-legged kickstand won't clear the rear tire. By not clear I mean the stand rubs against the tire when it is in the up position. Any thoughts on other

Re: [RBW] 2-legged kickstand options/opinions

2013-02-28 Thread Dan McNamara
to the ground as possible. *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com [mailto:rbw-owne...@** googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Dan McNamara *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:28 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com *Subject:* [RBW] 2-legged kickstand options/opinions I just swapped

Re: [RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

2013-03-01 Thread Dan McNamara
That is a great post. I am using the BoBike+ on my Bombadil and Alice loves going for rides. Maybe by the time she outgrows the BoBike seat the production Appaloosa-ish frame with be available. That would be great for a rear seat. Dan On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Shoji Takahashi

Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas

2013-03-02 Thread Dan McNamara
Yah - I think it would be the two-strut top rack. Now discontinued. But probably could be put together. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r7.htm Dan On Mar 2, 2013, at 8:27 AM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: That seems to be the Nitto Big Rear rack mounted on the front. That's

Re: [RBW] Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

2013-03-03 Thread Dan McNamara
I am in for 2. Dan On Mar 3, 2013, at 8:36 AM, Zoraster mindham...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in for 2 or 3. I still have one from the first generation! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Dan McNamara
Great looking ride! Welcome! Dan On Mar 2, 2013, at 4:39 PM, Kellie Stapleton kellie.staple...@gmail.com wrote: Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW HQ the beginning of Feb. Love the atmosphere here, and my new bike. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy's new handlebar...

2013-03-12 Thread Dan McNamara
I like the looks with the Promenade bar. If you want to go wider - but not as wide as the 55 Bosco - the VO Left Bank bar is in the middle at 49cm wide. Not sure why you can't use inverse levers on the Bosco. They take bar end shifters so should take inverse levers no problem. Dan -Marin

Re: [RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread Dan McNamara
Here the the original VO announcement for the Left Bank. http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-french-style-handlebars.html The VO bars I have used have been nice. I don't like the finish as much as the Nitto dull bright but I used tape or leather grips on them so who cares. Dan On

Re: [RBW] VO vs. Nitto handlebars...

2013-03-12 Thread Dan McNamara
want to put it out there that these might not be the quality you expect from Nitto bars. On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 9:44 PM, René Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Nice to know they are also made by Nitto. On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Here

[RBW] 52cm Alum Boscos and Bullmoose bars at RBW!!

2013-03-19 Thread Dan McNamara
The 150 BMoose is back! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres vs Nifty Swifty

2013-03-20 Thread Dan McNamara
The Hetres are great tires. I ended up using the Soma B-Sides on my wife's Betty Foy with great sucess. I needed something that would fit under longboard fenders. As the regular version appears out of stock everywhere the Hypertex version that Riv sells could be an option. Would Schwalbe

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