[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread Norman
I've been checking out this group for a little while as I have a Sam on order. I'm pretty sure it will be here by Spring. (Actually within a few weeks.) Bobby, since I live in your namesake town in New Jersey I'm definitely up for this ride. -Norman -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Two Hillbornes in the wild

2010-12-10 Thread Norman
In Lovely Bicycle's review of her 52 Sam she had Grand Bois Hetre tires with fenders: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/11/born-for-hills-review-of-rivendell-sam.html BTW my 52 Sam is officially in the mail. Norman On Dec 9, 1:45 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Some speculation

[RBW] PICS of different new Sam

2010-12-22 Thread Norman
/. Hope the link works. Norman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: Do we need a Hillborne Flickr group?

2011-01-20 Thread Norman
Or you could just have Other Rivendell Model Envy like the rest of us who can't afford to buy every one. On Jan 20, 9:23 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Oh gee... now I'm going to have to buy a Hillborne... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher

2011-02-20 Thread Norman
I'm kind of in the same position as GeorgeS. I've seen the parktool web page on it and I'm still having some trouble using it. I've looked around for a more detailed explanation elsewhere but haven't found anything. If anyone can give a short primer, I'd appreciate it. Norman On Feb 20, 5:26

[RBW] Re: Park 4th Hand Cable Stretcher

2011-02-21 Thread Norman
Thanks. I'll keep trying. BTW is there a 3rd hand? On Feb 21, 12:14 am, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.com wrote: If you look at the second picture on the page linked by Mitch, it might be a little more clear.  Basically, the top arm (in the picture) has a little cam that engages the cable as

[RBW] Re: After the Flood

2011-03-13 Thread Norman
What camera did you use and how was it attached? Very enjoyable. On Mar 10, 4:51 pm, David T. davidtren...@yahoo.ca wrote: If you have 6 1/2 minutes with nothing better to do, this may be of interest. http://tinyurl.com/4rxst8c -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-18 Thread Norman
I'm in New Jersey as well but I'm shorter (pbh of 80) and have a Sam H. (52) so that won't help you. Here is a pdf of specs. for Atlantis and other bikes. http://www.rivbike.com/images/static/upload/RBW-GeometryCharts.pdf Norman On Mar 18, 1:01 pm, Khalid Mateen krm2...@gmail.com wrote: I do

[RBW] Re: Urban Tour by Brooklyn's Horse Cycles

2013-04-08 Thread Norman
I think the differential between those two bikes comes from the fanciness of the Hilsen compared to the Hillborne. My Sam H. was made in US and still a grand less than the Hilsen. On Monday, April 8, 2013 2:16:38 AM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: MIke, I had the choice of buying a Hillborne made

[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's

2013-04-09 Thread Norman
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mXwLBO-Vd84/UWTI9j8OuTI/C0g/MMFfQMhBmfU/s1600/Sol+and+Kids+-1950%27s..JPG I'm not sure how this scanned photo will turn out but that's me on those old time handlebars in Newark, NJ 1950's. Norman On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:58:55 PM UTC-4, Liesl

[RBW] Re: 2 day Delaware Water Gap Ride

2013-04-18 Thread Norman
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:42:59 PM UTC-4, BenG wrote: So beautiful. I enjoyed this very much, thank you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: 2 day Delaware Water Gap Ride

2013-04-18 Thread Norman
and ability to put together something like this. Thanks Bobby. On Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:57:33 AM UTC-4, Norman wrote: On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:42:59 PM UTC-4, BenG wrote: So beautiful. I enjoyed this very much, thank you! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Grant's Book Tour

2012-03-25 Thread Norman
See Blug. Starts in NYC weekend of April 28-29, one week after Riv. Ride East II. On Mar 25, 2:35 pm, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote: Any update on the book tour schedule? I'm hoping Grant will be coming to Seattle! Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Grant at the New Amsterdam Bike Show

2012-04-24 Thread Norman
The official program and schedule is out and Grant's appearance is confirmed at 1 pm on Sunday. Bike Snob is the day before at 4. I didn't make the dramatic RRE II but I'll hopefully be in NYC on Sunday. Norman On Apr 22, 9:20 am, Melanie myol...@gmail.com wrote: See Grant at the NewAm Bike

[RBW] Re: Noodle Platrack Hillborne

2012-05-13 Thread Norman
Pardon my ignorance, but what's in the bottle cage? On May 13, 7:56 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: I've been riding it some already but am still putting the finishing touches on the new green Hillborne. These pictures show why I would like to have a tan Sackville

[RBW] Re: Pic of blue bike with maroon bar tape

2012-05-23 Thread Norman
choice but I'm quite happy with the maroon. Best, Norman On May 22, 6:17 pm, Jack Warman jack.war...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings from Durham, NC! Someone posted a pic here earlier this year - likely Jan or Feb - of a beautiful blue bike with maroon bar tape.  I thought it was Patrick, but I bothered

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...

2011-05-03 Thread Norman
there was a post about someone needing a ride. I'm in northern New Jersey not too far from NYC so if someone still needs one, let me know. Norman Rosenblum On May 3, 7:39 am, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 20:46 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Attention Riv Rally East Riders

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Pics!!!

2011-05-10 Thread Norman
/72157626692988938/ (I'll have to learn to use tinyurl soon.) Norman -- 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

[RBW] Re: Montclair NJ Bike shop recommendation

2011-06-16 Thread Norman
about any LBS will order one for you (though hard if you don't know your size.) Norman On Jun 16, 9:57 am, JGS jonat...@jonfipro.com wrote: It's for a friend who want to buy a new bike.  I'm really looking for a shop that will size him wisely and put him on something decent. Maybe someplace

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar or Hillborne

2011-07-26 Thread Norman
the choice I did. It really does everything I want it for(but maybe not mountain biking and not long distance touring if those are in your itinerary.) In the end, I'm sure you'll be happy with either. Norman On Jul 26, 4:13 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the responses

[RBW] Re: SKS Longboard silver/tan/black colors. Have you seen them? How do they look? Nice?

2012-08-12 Thread Norman
Here's a link to my Hillborne (Atlantic green/blue w/ cream fenders): http://www.flickr.com/photos/norro/7255844062/in/photostream But don't sweat too much over it, they're just fenders on a bike. Norman On Aug 11, 11:43 pm, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I am himming and hawing over

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2012-09-25 Thread Norman
I would be happier if Rivendell could still sell bikes with Rivendellian/LOTR names (if they wanted to.) On Sep 25, 3:46 pm, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: I have owned Rivendells from both Toyo and Waterford and cannot tell a difference, honestly. They were all beautiful with top

[RBW] Re: Wood

2012-11-08 Thread Norman
Me too. I've always wanted to explore that area. On Nov 7, 9:58 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Wed, 2012-11-07 at 18:52 -0800, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Yes, back in the 70s they were planning to build the (ill-fated) Tocks Dam and create a massive reservoir/recreational area.

[RBW] Re: I'm a Rivendell owner! (a saga, long)

2011-09-29 Thread Norman
riding. Norman On Sep 29, 1:23 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Well, technically, it's paid for..it's not here yet. I bought Rocky's AHH. My first/only Riv was a Romulus I bought new in '03 (wow, I can't believe how long ago that was now). It was a great bike, but I never liked

[RBW] New Year morning ride

2012-01-01 Thread Norman
wishes to all. Norman -- 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. For more

[RBW] Re: New Year morning ride

2012-01-01 Thread Norman
Oops...Here's the link: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxKw9ik On Jan 1, 9:07 pm, Norman norr...@gmail.com wrote: Where I am in New Jersey we don't have high mountains and unspoiled rivers.  But it was a relatively balmy 1/1 morning and I set out on my 1 year old Hillborne to do a one to two hour

[RBW] Re: New Year morning ride

2012-01-02 Thread Norman
in. Is that Atlantis blue? On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 8:49 PM, robert zeidler zeidler.rob...@gmail.comwrote: Norman, Are you riding in any CJBC events? On Sunday, January 1, 2012, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the pix!!!  Great way to start the year off

[RBW] Re: New Year morning ride

2012-01-03 Thread Norman
the weather turns again. The sale was perfectly timed and I picked up a Platrack and sleeping bag. Any other eastsiders have some good ideas of where to ride and camp? Thanks, -Norman On Jan 3, 3:47 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: But what Montclair may lack in pure vertical

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East 2012

2012-01-13 Thread Norman
Wow! Can't wait. On Jan 13, 12:18 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: More Scenes from the GAP trail: - Big Savage Tunnel -http://www.wqed.org/ondemand/onq.php?cat=6id=18 - High Bridge over Yough Gorge / Ohiopyle PA

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-16 Thread Norman
I live in Montclair, NJ. I've ridden in the TA Century (or part of it) a couple of times and hope to do it again this year. If anyone has info on when the Croton Aqueduct BOB ride is, please post. Norman (Sam H) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Water Gap Adventure Loop - April 13-14

2013-02-10 Thread Norman
Looks good to me...Made a reservation. As soon as the snow melts I'll try to build up the miles. Norman -- 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

[RBW] Re: A bike to grow old with?

2013-02-15 Thread Norman
Fight the dying of the light. Get what works for you now. The future holds too many variables. Anyway, these bikes are pretty versatile. On Feb 15, 4:43 pm, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I don't own one, but I would vote for the Atlantis if your needs will involve some loaded riding. If you

Re: [RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the Bay.

2013-03-26 Thread Norman Bone
The oldest catalog I have is '99 and ARs were 1575. -Norm in PDX From: hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 8:11 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the Bay. Edwin I was thinking the

Re: [RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the Bay.

2013-03-26 Thread Norman Bone
IIRC, you could get canti or sidepull. At least early on. -Norm in PDX. From: Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:06 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the Bay. Are we sure it's

[RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the Bay.

2013-03-26 Thread Norman Bone
Corrected: IIRC, you could get canti or sidepull for the LL. At least early on. -Norm in PDX. From: Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:06 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Another All Rounder on the

[RBW] 60cm Rambouillet on PDX CL

2013-04-02 Thread Norman Bone
Not mine. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/3714729944.html -- 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] Get a Betty Foy, old man

2013-04-02 Thread Norman Bone
Study says old men should ride B. Foys. http://www.thelocal.se/47064/20130331/#.UVsYP0rDmRJ -- 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] Rear rack advice/suggestions

2013-04-08 Thread Norman Bone
Looking for a nice silver rear rack for my A/R. Something that can take panniers. I was looking at this one at Riv (Nitto Big Back Rack): http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r4.htm . Anyone have experience with it? Any other silver racks I should be looking at? -Norman in PDX -- You received

[RBW] Rambouillet on PDX CL

2013-04-19 Thread Norman Bone
Not mine. Pretty sure Rambos weren't made by Waterford, right? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/3753972062.html -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: My new (to me) Atlantis on a local ride in NJ

2013-04-25 Thread Norman R
/norro/8652765924/in/set-72157633249441487. Shown also in the wilds of New Jersey. Best of luck with the bike, though you already had some of that in finding it, Norman On Thursday, April 25, 2013 1:38:33 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: I get that message on my IPad.. -- You received

[RBW] FS: Paul Neo Retro Brakes - NIB

2013-04-30 Thread Norman Bone
Brand new Paul Neo Retro brakes. Silver. 1 wheel's worth. Brand new in sealed bag. Includes Kool Stop Salmon pads. Pic of brakes inside a plastic bag available. $95 shipped. PayPal or check. Thanks- Norm in Portland, OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Nice Heron Touring on PDX CL

2013-05-05 Thread Norman Bone
No connection to seller. Seems like a good price for a nice bike. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/3786218056.html -Norm in PDX -- 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

[RBW] Re: BQ and RIV bike diffs

2013-05-09 Thread Norman R
My idea of classy hobo. On Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:14:51 PM UTC-4, PeterG wrote: Love the ClassyHobo thing...I picture a charlie chaplain type leaning against a Homer and contently looking at the world go by On Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:59:00 AM UTC-7, grant wrote: I'm late to this

[RBW] Re: Raingear

2013-05-09 Thread Norman R
I don't know ventile, but I'd like pit zips. On Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:14:18 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I have a single layer ventile jacket. It's great for rain/wet snow 2 hours or less, but soaks through after that (like yesterdays 6 hour ride). I'm looking for ideas that meet these

[RBW] Re: BQ and RIV bike diffs

2013-05-09 Thread Norman R
I felt it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/norro/8651662543/in/set-72157633249441487/ On Thursday, May 9, 2013 9:00:17 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: That last was meant for Tim :-) Hugh On Thursday, May 9, 2013 5:58:28 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Hey Norman get out of my head

[RBW] Arguably on/off topic: interesting video

2013-05-16 Thread Norman R
This BBC video called Ride of My Life-the story of the bicycle on youtube is about one person traveling around to buy components to build his perfect bicycle. I found it very interesting, though his perfect bicycle would be different from mine. Lots of good interviews, quotes, and

[RBW] FS: Parts for sale

2013-05-16 Thread Norman Bone
Bike parts for sale Pix here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/sets/72157629348609808/ Prices plus actual shipping. Paypal or check is fine. Ritchey CompLite stem - New 22.2 100mm ext $45 -- Suntour Sprint shifters - New LD-4850 $50 --     Deore 7sp thumbshifters - Very Good SL-MT62 $35

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

2013-05-20 Thread Norman R
It might be advantageous to order that frame sooner, rather than later.(One voice on each shoulder, want it and do I really need it?) Norman On Monday, May 20, 2013 1:20:43 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: Isnt the current policy if the business has a footprint in your state you pay taxes? I live

[RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

2013-06-04 Thread Norman R
I saw this thread and then heard a black bear has been seen wandering around my suburban New Jersey town. Got my camera and bike and then found out it was captured and whisked away. Another near miss after not winning the frame lottery. Norman On Sunday, June 2, 2013 2:17:00 PM UTC-4

[RBW] FS: Suntour shifters, Paul brakes, Phil hub, parts for sale

2013-06-04 Thread Norman Bone
Cleaning out the stash: Pix here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/sets/72157629348609808/ Prices plus actual shipping. Paypal or check is fine. Phil Wood rear hub - Used, good Freewheel hub, 7spd 135 OLD Bearings good, never abused $90 -- Ritchey CompLite stem - Brand New 22.2 100mm

[RBW] FS: Brooks Saddles

2012-03-14 Thread Norman Bone
Hello- Cleaning out the parts stash. I have two never ridden, new Brooks saddles for sale. -B17 Champion Special - Honey, large copper rivets, black rails. New but has some minor shelf wear. $100 -Champion Flyer - Honey, small copper rivets, black rails/springs. New. $110 Pictures available

[RBW] FS. parts for sale

2012-04-01 Thread Norman Bone
Clearing out the stash. Prices plus actual shipping. Paypal or check is fine. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/sets/72157629348609808/ -Norm in sopping wet PDX, OR Brooks Champion Flyer saddle Honey, small copper rivets, black rails/springs. New. $110 Ritchey Comp Lite stem 22.2 100mm

Re: [RBW] Bi-State s36o... Cascadia Style

2012-04-16 Thread Norman Bone
Nice pix bro. Did you take a tent or some other shelter? -Norm From: Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:01 PM Subject: [RBW] Bi-State s36o... Cascadia Style In case you haven't looked at a map

Re: [RBW] Re: All Rounder vs Bleriot for light touring

2012-04-24 Thread Norman Bone
Hi Jim- Could you expand on what 'good things happened to bikes' (Riv ARs) since 1996? -Norm in PDX From: Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:12 AM Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: All

[RBW] Wide profile canti brake recs

2012-05-03 Thread Norman Bone
I need to raise the cable hanger on my front brake to accommodate the diving board for a Mark's Rack. The current low profile brakes are marginal (at best) with the hanger closer to the tire and I anticipate that they will not cut the mustard if I raise the hanger another inch or so. I'm using

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB sold on EBay

2012-07-09 Thread Norman Bone
Here's my 59cm All Rounder running 26x1.5. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonehaus/7151248901/in/photostream/ -Norman in PDX From: John Speare j...@phred.org To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 9, 2012 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re

[RBW] 53cm Atlantis on PDX CL

2012-07-17 Thread Norman Bone
On the PDX CL. Not mine: http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bik/3145595792.html -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on Brian Lehrer

2012-07-24 Thread Norman Bone
Hi Steve- Have you read this?: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Presence-of-Mind-Buckle-Up-And-Behave.html Norman in Portland, OR From: Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:58 PM

[RBW] TA Zephyr triple and bb length

2011-10-20 Thread Norman Bone
Hello- Are you running a TA Zephyr triple on your Riv? What brand of bb and length are you using? I have a match-built AR with a Phil 123+3 and the teeth on the 42 middle ring are so close to the stay I can barely see light in the gap. Wondering if I should go longer, live with it or go to a

Re: [RBW] TA Zephyr triple and bb length

2011-10-20 Thread Norman Bone
to some further reading? Thanks- Norman in Portland, OR From: Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] TA Zephyr triple and bb length No daylight between ring and chainstay

[RBW] Nitto Mini Rack and Riv All Rounder fork

2011-11-08 Thread Norman Bone
/bonehaus/6328046394/ Thanks- Norman in PDX -- 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

Re: [RBW] Nitto Mini Rack and Riv All Rounder fork

2011-11-09 Thread Norman Bone
-on since they will move in an arc. I'll probably just put the rack on my XO instead. Maybe I'll buy  the Mark's Rack from Riv or maybe another one that mounts to the canti bosses. The bike was built for 26 wheels, btw. -Norman in PDX From: dougP dougpn...@cox.net

[RBW] 59cm Riv A/R for sale on Bend, OR CL

2012-01-05 Thread Norman Bone
This looks like a nice score for someone. No affiliation, etc. http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/bik/2785466823.html -Norman in PDX -- 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

[RBW] Re: All-Rounder for sale

2012-12-10 Thread Norman Bone
There's a Flickr group with some color pix of All Rounders. http://www.flickr.com/groups/allrounder/ -Norman in PDX From: Michael john11.2...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 2:21 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: All

Re: [RBW] My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Norman Bone
AW- Thanks for sharing those. I remember seeing pix of your AR before I ordered mine and thinking how awesome and fun it looked. Nice to be reminded of the utility and versatility of the mighty AR. Of course, orange makes it faster. - Norm also with an orange AR in PDX

Re: [RBW] My Riv AllRounder

2013-01-08 Thread Norman Bone
Thanks!  Nice to hear there are some ARs out there.  I wonder how many since Riv has kind of moved away from that initial design (although arguably all of their bikes are ARs). Regards, On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 8:00 AM, Norman Bone bone1...@yahoo.com wrote: AW- Thanks for sharing those. I

[RBW] Blue 60cm Rambouillet on Portland CL

2013-03-01 Thread Norman Bone
No affiliation with seller: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/3630070822.html -- 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] Horizontal Drop outs??? was: Bombadil v. 2.0 and new Fatty Rumpkins

2013-03-22 Thread Norman Bone
The early Riv models (Long Low, Road Standard and All-Rounder) were considered production. If you wanted to deviate from how they were configured, Riv charged a 'Custom' fee. See the 'Custom frames' heading at the bottom: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/gen1/rivcat05_framespecs.jpg I

[RBW] Some stretching on my part

2013-07-02 Thread Norman R
Being envious of all the great DIY projects displayed here, I've taken some baby steps. In the works for some time, I purchased from c.l. a '94 jamis diablo steel mountain bike with one lug. From Rivendell I acquired Big Apple 26' 2.15 tires (back when they were still being sold), Bosco

[RBW] Re: Rocket fuel

2013-07-10 Thread Norman R
Here's how the pros do it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/norro/5379339357/in/set-72157625884949426 and http://www.flickr.com/photos/norro/5379944932/in/set-72157625884949426 On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 3:05:03 PM UTC-4, bwphoto wrote: Over the weekend we ran out of propane for the grill and we

[RBW] Re: Bombadil 60cm - Planning to sell

2013-09-08 Thread Norman R
Those are some big pedals to fill. http://www.flickr.com/photos/norro/5708395438/in/set-72157626692988938 http://www.flickr.com/photos/norro/8652760856/in/set-72157633249441487 On Sunday, September 8, 2013 9:34:04 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Bombadil has been sold to a fellow

[RBW] 65cm Riv Redwood on PDX CL

2013-09-10 Thread Norman Bone
Man, haven't seen one of these in a while! No affiliation, blah, blah. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4059216795.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Randonnerding totally loaded in Vermont and New Hampshire

2013-09-25 Thread Norman R
Thanks for the report and photos. I rode in that area for about a week 20-25 years ago and it was/is a perfect bike riding location. Perhaps Montclair Bobby B. or someone else more local could think about putting together a Riv.RideEast? Norman On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:02:17 AM UTC

Re: [RBW] Portland Area Country Bike Group

2013-10-14 Thread Norman Bone
Dude, you stole my idea and didn't name it after me???  :)  From: Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 4:57 PM Subject: [RBW] Portland Area Country Bike Group It seems Portland area

[RBW] Caveman ketchup

2013-11-25 Thread Norman Bone
The horse is dead. For the love of Henry J. Heinz, take this offline! For Deacon Patrick frown, -Norm 'old stick in the ketchup' Bone From: Chris Halasz chal...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 9:29 PM

[RBW] Re: Winter Delaware Water Gap trip

2013-11-27 Thread Norman R
I'll be in Lambertville tomorrow for Thanksgiving. It's such a lovely area though a little on the flat side. I'm sure now that you're living there it won't be hard for you to find some varied terrain. Hope all is well and Happy Thanksgiving to you and everyone else reading this. Norman

[RBW] Re: Compass 26 tire vs. Soma New Express 26 tire.

2014-03-04 Thread Norman Bone
I have less than 50 miles on mine so not much to report. They seem to ride fine. Not night and day from the Panaracer Hi-Road tires I had before. May be hairsplitting but I can tell you that the 1.75 measures 1.6 on a Velocity Aeroheat rim. -Norman in PDX

Re: [RBW] 7 speed cassette question

2014-04-15 Thread Norman Bone
Hey Jim- Seems that the 8spd cassettes have the somewhat useless 11t cog on the cassettes that have the 30+ tooth big cog that I'm pretty sure that Zack needs/wants. However, the 7spds have 13-30 or 34 and seem to have more useful gears for PDX. -Norman Bone friction shifting 9spd 13-30

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell: Normcore for Cyclists?

2014-04-16 Thread Norman Bone
Aren't you President of the Red Wing Chukka Club of Portland, OR? Hey man, I'm happy ... dressing like a mild-mannered mental patient or a bewildered Icelandic exchange student circa 1984. Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful. -Norm 'core' Bone in Portland, OR

[RBW] Minor Handlebar Obsession

2015-02-08 Thread Jay Norman
After eagerly awaiting the possible arrival of the Clem Smith, a beautiful, lightly used, lugged '93 XO2 frame materialized before my eyes on a popular online auction site. So I put our resident on-line bidder expert to work on the job (wife) and before it knew it, the frame was in our living

[RBW] Re: Minor Handlebar Obsession

2015-02-12 Thread Jay Norman
Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. As Patrick notes i can see how one can spend a lot of effort in a quest for the perfect bar. I confess i might fall into that catagory. Anyway I've decided to build up my baby with Albas and give them a good try. Then later maybe the Albatross. I

[RBW] Re: Kids' Riv-esque Bike

2015-02-01 Thread Jay Norman
Leah, You might want to give Electra Bikes out of San Diego a look. All have nice high handlebars with multiple models in 16 20 and 24 wheel sizes. We got our 7 year old a 20 model after she was having trouble learning on the typical Walmart type bike and within a few days we couldn't stop

[RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

2015-03-05 Thread Norman R
I pre ordered the 52 cm Clementine in black--for myself. I am seeing it as the teen-aged gender confused son of my Sam. On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7:56:49 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: Someone convince me that the large Clem will fit me. I ride a 65cm Redwood, the large Clem is a 59cm.

[RBW] Re: WTB 52 (650B) canti Sam

2015-04-19 Thread Norman R
Wasn't the original Sam an orange color? On Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 7:00:22 PM UTC-4, john muhl wrote: On Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 5:54:26 PM UTC-5, carne...@bellsouth.net wrote: I have a friend who has decided to return to cycling. I loaned him my Sam for the weekend along with a copy

[RBW] Re: Where is Clem?

2015-04-12 Thread Norman R
Clem brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzo7-V-zcAdRY2M1TVh6Y0ZZeUE/view On Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:58:25 AM UTC-4, RJM wrote: I see the clem and clementine under the Bike Models section. On Friday, April 10, 2015 at 4:05:37 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: Where is Clem? Why is

[RBW] Re: Where is Clem?

2015-04-12 Thread Norman R
The link is there when you click on Clem or Clementine. On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 12:16:35 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: Dude! How did you find that .pdf? That is some super sleuthing right there. Very informative. On Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 12:00:11 AM UTC-4, sameness wrote: I

[RBW] Re: Pondering the Clem Complete

2015-04-09 Thread Norman R
If you get just the frame, would it come with F/F/BB/HS? On Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:33:42 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: So I'm in on a 52cm Clementine for my wife, this'll be the first new bike I've ever bought and now Riv's offer of making it a complete has me rethinking my 'pull

[RBW] Re: Clems have shipped!

2015-10-23 Thread Norman R
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOrZP2EpNk On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 5:40:29 PM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: > > Fantastic! I cant believe you guys beat me though. I had convinced > myself that I was certain to have been the first to jump in on day 1 or 2. > > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Novels???

2015-09-16 Thread Norman R
Could you narrow your field of interest a bit? Bicycle related, adventure, philosophical, mind bending, etc. On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:03:22 AM UTC-4, mike gasparino wrote: > > Hi folks, > Anyone have any good short novels they'd like to recommend? Thanks! > Michael -- You

[RBW] Re: Novels???

2015-09-17 Thread Norman R
A novel I read recently about race in US (and Africa) by an African woman--great different POV: Americanah Novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver The Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh which I had been waiting for the

[RBW] Re: FS: 54cm Rambouillet - $1,300

2018-10-26 Thread Norman R
78.3 cm http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8:38:17 PM UTC-4, dstein wrote: > > I am not going to buy it (as much as I would love to), but curious...what > is the standover on the 54cm ram? > > On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8:08:58 PM UTC-7, Mike K.

Re: [RBW] Re: For Sale. Early Rivendell

2019-07-11 Thread Norman Michaels
to reach me is nhmichaels at aol.com Cheers, Norman On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 10:40 PM Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 4:32:16 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > >> What brake reach? >> > > Not Norman, but the brakes are marked as Daytona, which didn't come

[RBW] Re: Local Pickup only Bloomfield NJ

2019-10-03 Thread Norman R
I just saw this. I live in an adjoining town to Bloomfield. Let me know if you still need help. -Norman On Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3:46:57 PM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Anyone able to do me a huge solid regarding and evilbay local pick up only > in NJ and shipping me a r

[RBW] Re: NYC Riv Ride?

2024-01-08 Thread Norman R
Almost 11 years since 2 day Riv Ride along Delaware Water Gap up and railtrail down. https://flic.kr/p/ebw2Rz Norman R Montclair, NJ On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 11:46:00 AM UTC-5 Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > I'm also in NJ. I might be up for joining you, depending on the locat

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Pictures Thread

2024-02-24 Thread Norman R
https://www.flickr.com/groups/hillborne/pool/with/35194167362/ I'm not sure how active this group still is but lots of great content. -Norman On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 3:10:35 PM UTC-5 Adam wrote: > Enjoying this thread. > > Curious about the conti race kings. Those

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto R14 Top Rack, Trangia Large Anodized Cookset

2014-05-30 Thread 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Zack- Are the struts cut on the rack? -Norm From: Zack zack...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 9:42 AM Subject: [RBW] FS: Nitto R14 Top Rack, Trangia Large Anodized Cookset Selling some lightly used stuff.

[RBW] Large Saddlesack space between rack and saddle loop

2014-06-05 Thread 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hello- I have 11 of space from the saddle loops to the rack on my AR. I'm wanting to buy and run a large Riv Saddlesack there but I was wondering if that is too much space. The specs for the bag make it seem that up to 9 is the max. Anyone using a large saddlesack with more than 9 of air

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Gorgeous Custom on the 'Bay

2014-10-29 Thread 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch
Looks like a '99 All Rounder to me (same lugs as my '99 anyway). Geo chart here:http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/gen1/rivcat05_framespecs.jpg |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | View on www.cyclofiend.com | Preview by Yahoo | | | |   | Norm in PDX. From:

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar end vs. down tube shifting... What's your experience...

2014-12-19 Thread 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch
All-Is anyone still making indexed DT shifters? -Norman 'waiting for the Pineapple Express in PDX' Bone -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question

2015-03-30 Thread 'Norman Bone' via RBW Owners Bunch
Was this during World Naked Bike Ride? -Norm who has not experienced ass hair yankage with his Cambium in PDX From: Amit Singh asd...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 1:52 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Cambium vs. Flyer question Maybe TMI, maybe a

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