[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

2017-03-04 Thread Alex Moll
Honjos are gone. Just have the B17 left. Funny - I thought it would sell first! Now I've got a bunch of packing to do. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

2017-03-04 Thread Alex Moll
Rack is gone. Still have the B17, and the Honjos. On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 8:22:41 AM UTC-8, Alex Moll wrote: > > Many items have sold. Here's what's left: > > 1.) Nitto Big Back Rack, Medium > > 5.) Brooks B17 Special > > 8.) Honjo fenders > > > > On Fri

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

2017-03-04 Thread Alex Moll
Many items have sold. Here's what's left: 1.) Nitto Big Back Rack, Medium 5.) Brooks B17 Special 8.) Honjo fenders On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 6:52:00 PM UTC-8, Alex Moll wrote: > > Hello Gang, > > Shipping charges are included for the lower 48. If you live in Canada, > Al

[RBW] FS: Brooks, Sackville, Nitto Campee, Velo Orage, Honjo, Brand V

2017-03-03 Thread Alex Moll
iamond reinforcement, Boudler tapered spacer under the daruma, and r-clips and bolts. $125 shipped. I'd rather NOT ship these, so if you'll do a local pickup or meet between Marysville, and Seattle = I'll take $100. Thank you. Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: FS: Cambium C17 and Nitto Crystal Fellow post

2015-07-13 Thread Alex Moll
Post is sold. Thank you. On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 7:01:47 PM UTC-7, Chad wrote: I'm interested in the post if it is not already spoken for. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: Cambium C17 and Nitto Crystal Fellow post

2015-07-12 Thread Alex Moll
Slate C17 in excellent condition. $120 shipped 27.2 x 250mm Nitto Crystal fellow post. Some scuff marks from saddle bag - otherwise excellent. $50 shipped. Thanks, Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

[RBW] Re: FS: Cambium C17 and Nitto Crystal Fellow post

2015-07-12 Thread Alex Moll
Saddle is SOLD. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Oregon Outback

2015-06-10 Thread Alex Moll
Excellent report, Brian - THANK YOU! I really want to do this ride. You seemed to enjoy the hammock? I'm curious about them, as I don't do so well sleeping on the ground. Alex Moll Marysville, WA On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 8:57:05 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: Next segment up: http

[RBW] Re: Nitto NR-20?

2014-08-20 Thread Alex Moll
That's a beauty! Wonder how it attaches to the seat stays - 2nd bridge? Seems a little rack like that would be a nice perch for a big saddlebag (i.e. Sackville Medium.) Cheers, Alex On Monday, August 18, 2014 5:31:49 AM UTC-7, Takashi wrote:

[RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700x30 min inflation

2014-05-07 Thread Alex Moll
I'm similar weight, and run those tires @ 70 in the rear, 60 in front. A few PSI either way would be fine. Cheers, Alex -- 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

[RBW] Re: in praise of the chambray shirt

2014-05-01 Thread Alex Moll
I love them, too. Got at least 3 of the blue, and 2 of the black. They are really fantastic. -- 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: Recommendations for a front derailer on a compact double?

2013-11-25 Thread Alex Moll
This would work great: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/d14.htm -- 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.

[RBW] Re: New stuff on my Roadeo

2013-11-15 Thread Alex Moll
I agree with you, Don, sounds like a great drivetrain for a great bike. Many (most?) of my bikes have DT shifters, which I think are great. However, when my custom Riv came available at one of my LBSs for a great price, I couldn't resist it. It has a 3x10 Campy drivetrain - with carbon Record

[RBW] Re: Seattle Mechanic Recommendation- Overhaul

2013-10-26 Thread Alex Moll
Every shop mentioned so far is great, and there are several others. Go with the one local to you. If it's R+E, you can't go wrong there. One of my favorite shops, because they actually manufacture bikes there - top notch frame shop in the basement - led by Denis Bushnell. The mechanics upstairs

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Birthday Ride Report

2013-08-26 Thread Alex Moll
Happy Birthday, Rob. I totally get that - looks like a great route, and a great way to spend your day. Now get back to writing essential questions, aligning your curriculum to the common core state standards, setting goals for TPEP, makin' copies . . . . Yep, even wood shop teachers have to

[RBW] Re: Your method of going around brake levers with cloth bar tape?

2013-06-09 Thread Alex Moll
Some good advice here. Another top tip for troublesome cloth: soak it in water before you wrap. It helps it stretch, lay flat (not bunch and kink as much), and as it dries, it shrinks a bit so it's nice and tight. BTW, I only do this if I'm having trouble with a particular brand of tape,

Re: [RBW] Re: SEA v PDX... and the winner is...

2013-06-04 Thread Alex Moll
Wow - looks like an RBW catalog photo shoot! I clearly missed a great time - hope I can make the next one. Thanks for sharing all the pics. Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: I raced my Riv in a mountain bike race

2013-05-28 Thread Alex Moll
HA - good one! I forgot to mention one snide remark from a fellow asking where my racks, bags, and panniers were. Pretty sure I kicked his ass. I also meant to point out in my original post that I'm NOT a racer. Don't have the knack for it, not good at it, don't really enjoy it, haven't

[RBW] I raced my Riv in a mountain bike race

2013-05-27 Thread Alex Moll
Ski to Sea (aka the Bellingham Olympics) is a 93 mile, 7-leg relay race from Mount Baker to Bellingham Bay. My principal and a group of teacher buddies have been doing this event for a few years. XC Ski-downhill ski-run-road bike-canoe-XC bike-kayak. Their mountain biker decided to retire, so

[RBW] Re: Gransfors Bruks Hatchets

2013-05-15 Thread Alex Moll
OK Liesl - I'm intrigued and impressed! Did you burn that pattern with a hand-held wood burner? After penciling it in? Are you willing to share any details or secrets? I had that same hatchet, and traded up to one of the small axes for car camping. What make is the knife? Cheers, Alex On

[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's

2013-04-09 Thread Alex Moll
Neato! -- 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] Re: Legolas!

2013-03-14 Thread Alex Moll
I want one, too. Might have to call HQ, and have a chat. Now, what can I sell . . . . -- 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: FS: 64/66cm Orange Ram

2013-03-07 Thread Alex Moll
If he needs a bike like that, he'd be a fool to pass it up for that price. I certainly don't need it, but I'm sorely tempted. Nice ride! Cheers, Alex On Thursday, March 7, 2013 3:20:23 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote: Settled on $1400 plus shipping but I'm going to hold it for a local guy this

[RBW] Re: Shake down ride of the RAM

2013-01-27 Thread Alex Moll
Great build! You managed to make a really tall bike look elegant - not always so easy to do. Cheers, Alex -- 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: Riv Wrap Fest in Seattle

2013-01-27 Thread Alex Moll
Very sorry I missed this. Wraps look great, but more importantly - looks like you all had a great time. Great job fellas! Cheers, Alex -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Blug Post with Jay Ritchey video

2013-01-17 Thread Alex Moll
Good grief! I didn't think it possible to like RBW more than I already did. Great video of great people, and a great business. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Forget bike weight: let's talk about the Portacatena!

2013-01-14 Thread Alex Moll
Patrick, Your attached photo (must be from Flickr?) is a pic of my 1980ish Colnago super. I think the chain rest idea is super slick, and works very well. The rear end is spaced at 126mm, and I'm using a regular 5 cog 14-24 Regina Oro freewheel. I know someone who is using an ultra 6 freewheel

Re: [RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2013-01-11 Thread Alex Moll
, Alex Moll wrote: Great idea - I wouldn't miss that. On Saturday, December 29, 2012 3:47:35 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: I'm in :) Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Rob robh...@gmail.com wrote: A few times with motorcycle stuff (back when I rode) we'd have get-togethers

[RBW] Re: Citroens and Hetres

2013-01-03 Thread Alex Moll
Well that's MY grand-campeur. It's so very cool, and now you all know why I want a diagono-Bomb. Alex On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 8:06:07 PM UTC-8, Mike wrote: That link took me down the internet rabbit hole and led me to this: http://cycledefrance.com/2012/04/13/grand-campeur/ I think

Re: [RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2012-12-29 Thread Alex Moll
Great idea - I wouldn't miss that. On Saturday, December 29, 2012 3:47:35 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: I'm in :) Brian Seattle, WA On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Rob robh...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: A few times with motorcycle stuff (back when I rode) we'd have get-togethers to do

Re: [RBW] Re: Harlequin How-To

2012-12-28 Thread Alex Moll
Awww - shucks! I was just gonna have you wrap my bars for me . . . GREAT video - I sorta get it, though it still seems a bit magical. Thanks for doing that. Cheers, Alex On Friday, December 28, 2012 2:33:51 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: I use more muscle and inside overlap when going around

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet upcoming build

2012-12-18 Thread Alex Moll
Hi Toshi, Does your Cyo still work? I want to try to put one inside an old French headlight housing, so if you just snapped off the mount, I'd be interested in buying it from you. Cheers, Alex On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:38:12 PM UTC-8, ttoshi wrote: I ordered a BM Luxos dyno light that

[RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

2012-09-13 Thread Alex Moll
Good chance it's an optical illusion - pics can be funny that way. Get it checked out if it'll ease your mind, but from your description of the ride, I don't think there's anything wrong. Ride on! Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Two Rivs for sale in Seattle

2012-08-25 Thread Alex Moll
Yup - I couldn't resist. That custom makes my heart race. It's even more beautiful in person - photos can't capture the paint. JB used a blue pearl topcoat that turns iridescent in the sun - it's gorgeous! It rides a lot like my AHH (duh) - but it sure is fun to own something done by two of the

[RBW] Re: Two Rivs for sale in Seattle

2012-08-25 Thread Alex Moll
Thanks for your interest, Ryan - I thought, briefly, about selling it - but don't think I could ever let it go. The AHH is going to get a bit more practical, now. The new bike is pushing out my old Schwinn Sports Tourer townie/porteur poseur. So the Hilsen will soon be sporting a kickstand and

[RBW] Re: TRP Brake Levers?

2012-05-22 Thread Alex Moll
I love them. Thought they looked goofy and gimmicky when I first saw them - something a Klingon would design. I splurged for the drillium version, because the look grew on me. They work great, and are the most comfortable levers I've ever laid my large hands on. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

2012-05-11 Thread Alex Moll
Go - it was fun to hear him this evening in Seattle. Glad I went. Alex On May 11, 7:42 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Received my copy of Just Ride via the brown pony a couple of hours ago. So much good stuff. I liked the ending of chapter 19--Don't be cheap and dead. I also love the

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

2012-05-11 Thread Alex Moll
Go - it was fun to hear him this evening in Seattle. Glad I went. Alex On May 11, 7:42 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Received my copy of Just Ride via the brown pony a couple of hours ago. So much good stuff. I liked the ending of chapter 19--Don't be cheap and dead. I also love the

[RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-21 Thread Alex Moll
Great report, Brian - I enjoyed reading that. 200K would be plenty for me, and you're NOT a slow rider. I just think most of those guys are FAST. Riding a 200K this time of year, in this weather, is really for the hard core riders anyway. I bet there are a greater number of medium (us), and slow

[RBW] Re: What's the verdict on the Foss inner tubes?

2012-03-19 Thread Alex Moll
I'm using them on my AHH, which I commute with. My hope is that if I pick up debris that punctures the tube, I can still make it to work on time - then repair the tube at lunch, or after work. I still carry a spare butyl tube, because I don't think the FOSS patches would work in the rain. -- You

[RBW] Re: Grip King Supreme--Version 2.0 is about to be unveiled!

2012-02-24 Thread Alex Moll
That's a really nice mod, and your price is more than fair. Good work. -- 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] Re: 46 Noodles swapped for 42s

2012-02-12 Thread Alex Moll
Gotta be something to do with shoulder width. I love my 48 noodles. The narrow bars are really to only thing I don't love about my vintage rides. They handle great with the narrow bars, but I'm just not as comfortable. I'm a little bigger than average at 6'3 200lbs. Alex On Feb 11, 7:00 pm,

[RBW] Re: What's your winter project? 2011 version

2011-11-18 Thread Alex Moll
Yes, building your own wheels brings a lot of satisfaction. If you take your time, they will turn out great, and be very reliable. I've built about 8 wheelsets. I'm VERY slow, but they've been great wheels. I need to build at least 2 wheel sets this winter. One 650B set for my campeur (Grandpa of

[RBW] Re: Tektro TRP Brake Levers

2011-10-30 Thread Alex Moll
You beat me to the punch, Max. I just logged in to post of review of these levers. When I first saw them on rivbike.com, I was taken aback. They looked a bit Romulan, or Klingon to me (did Grant write that?) Then I saw the high polish, the tan hoods, and the drillium. The looks were starting to

[RBW] Re: Bleriot Done...

2011-10-30 Thread Alex Moll
Rob - that's funny! Scott - nice bike. I know Rob loves his. -- 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] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-15 Thread Alex Moll
René, Glad to hear you had some really fine chaps showing you around - I've enjoyed their company a few times. Sorry I couldn't join you, but I'm a school teacher in the suburbs north of Seattle. This is a very hectic time of year, especially since I moved to a different school this year to teach

[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-30 Thread Alex Moll
Kris, I'm using the Vittoria 1976 shoes with Speedplay Frogs. I like them very much. Elliott Bay Bicycles in Seattle carries them. Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Bike basket water bottle holder?

2011-05-04 Thread Alex Moll
Hi Michael, I hope I'm not presuming too much, but you may be thinking of my adventure touring (ex mtb) bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151498@N07/4338978587/in/set-72157623375460150/ Camelbak MOLLE pouch, for the Camelbak Better Bottle (also great) available at many military NEX/BX/PX

[RBW] Re: Sackville Grid Grey fabric

2011-04-04 Thread Alex Moll
/39151498@N07/5070536744/in/set-72157622960184871/ I even bought the panniers for my rough-stuff touring bike, and love them. Don't have pics of that yet. Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post

[RBW] Re: Framesaver Time?

2011-03-24 Thread Alex Moll
container of Boeshield, wipe off and hang to dry overnight. This is a weekend operation, as necessary. In fact, I'll be doing that to the chain on my AHH this weekend. Alex Moll Marysville, WA On Mar 24, 7:34 pm, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: That or you spilled lunch on your fender!    Since