[RBW] chambray

2012-06-24 Thread All Rounder 2000
My first edition Riv Seersucker shirt is rather threadbare, and I'm looking for a shirt. I want to learn more about Riv's chambray shirt. Does anyone have anymore info? Thanks. (Was looking at these shirts as well:

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Blue?

2011-02-25 Thread All Rounder 2000
I investigated this in detail last year, DuPont 5056 is said to be the match. I ordered a bike from Bilenky with this paint in Oct 2009, and am still waiting for the bike, so I can't say for certain, but I believe that it is a match for classic sky blue that Grant once said was the paint that he

[RBW] Re: Removing Cork Grips

2010-07-20 Thread All Rounder 2000
Will be interested to read much more on this. I have the traditional Riv Cork Grips, with Elmer's Ultimate, and I would like to remove the grips sometime, to swap out the stem. :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] Re: Newbie here: Are Phil Wood hubs worth it.

2010-07-17 Thread All Rounder 2000
I have bikes with PW (Freewheel), SunTour (FW), and Shimano hubs (Cassette). I agree with all I've seen here. For me, the most practical difference has been the service after the sale. On two occasions I've had slight problems with PW gear and a quick phone call to PW HQ and the bearings or other

[RBW] Mondaine Watch...

2010-02-12 Thread All Rounder 2000
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/swiss-railroad-watch/31-515 I see that Riv is carrying a watch. I like this a lot. But, I would prefer a wind-up watch. Seriously. Anyone else? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem

2009-12-06 Thread All Rounder 2000
I began using Silvers when they first came out, have used several sets different bikes. I love them, but there is a consistent problem: cable heads are too large to fit in the shifters. (I reported this problem to Riv from the start, btw.) To get around this problem, I file the sides of the cable

[RBW] Re: Rivs Mac's

2009-01-13 Thread All Rounder 2000
Survey seems to indicate an inverse relationship. :) I was looking for a survey response to describe me: Multiple Rivs, Zero Macs. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to