[RBW] Re: WTB: ENO eccentric rear wheel, 650b

2019-09-11 Thread M G
I have one - will PM you later this PM On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10:22:13 AM UTC-4, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Not picky on the rim but needs to be rim brake compatible. Would prefer > the kind that accepts regular thread on cogs and freewheeled but I’m open. > > Items for trade and

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Quarterlies - 35 of them - free [you pay postage] and a few Riv Readers

2019-09-07 Thread M G
OK - spoken for! On Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1:02:24 PM UTC-4, M G wrote: > > Hi - approx 35 BQs, a few Riv Readers - i'm moving, and if you feel like > digging into a giant stack of planing or not planing & etc...DM me yr > address, i'll ship them, and you can venmo me t

[RBW] Re: Bicycle Quarterlies - 35 of them - free [you pay postage] and a few Riv Readers

2019-09-07 Thread M G
[approx 2008 - 2019 / a few VBQs even. I'm sure it's not a complete set, but pretty close] On Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1:02:24 PM UTC-4, M G wrote: > > Hi - approx 35 BQs, a few Riv Readers - i'm moving, and if you feel like > digging into a giant stack of planing or not plan

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterlies - 35 of them - free [you pay postage] and a few Riv Readers

2019-09-07 Thread M G
Hi - approx 35 BQs, a few Riv Readers - i'm moving, and if you feel like digging into a giant stack of planing or not planing & etc...DM me yr address, i'll ship them, and you can venmo me the postage later. And if you feel like it, a few $$ to the Charlie Cunningham fund. Thanks, Ron in

Re: [RBW] Racks for Hubbuhubbuh

2019-06-19 Thread M G
I had a tubus on it for awhileeverything is bendable, esp the racks with detachable struts. Easy to bend, “cold forge” using an anvil. I do not recommend carrying said anvil on rack. But...thus far, no adverse effects, and we’ve hauled lots of heavy stuff. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

2019-06-09 Thread M G
urns wrote: > > M G > > Thank you so much for showing me your fine bike. I forgot to ask (and > others may be interested as well): > > —what is the lever/handlebar mount for your drag brake? > —what kickstand do you use? > —which rear rack? > > Thanks again!

[RBW] Re: New-to-me: 59cm Roadeo

2019-06-06 Thread M G
Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 3:42:30 PM UTC-7, M G wrote: >> >> Good point re overall design; i agree; bad phrasing on my part. I was >> curious what difference there was, if any. >> >> I suggested a friend get a Roadini (and he d

[RBW] Re: New-to-me: 59cm Roadeo

2019-06-06 Thread M G
Good point re overall design; i agree; bad phrasing on my part. I was curious what difference there was, if any. I suggested a friend get a Roadini (and he did) and we both love how it rides. Having ridden a bunch of longer chainstay'd Rivs, I do feel they ride differently than my [former]

[RBW] Re: New-to-me: 59cm Roadeo

2019-06-06 Thread M G
Yes indeed, what's the difference between it and the Roadini (longer chainstays on Roadini = change in handling / how?) On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9:05:23 AM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > > I've been waiting for you to get a Roadeo so we can get a full write up > and comparison with your old

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

2019-06-06 Thread M G
I sent you a PM On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 7:57:39 AM UTC-4, Rob Kristoff wrote: > > what did you do with the motolites? Interested in selling? > > Rob > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tandem builds

2019-06-05 Thread M G
@Paul BurnsI'm in the Berkshires, near GB / you can take a look in person. -- 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: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

2019-05-16 Thread M G
On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 4:44:02 PM UTC-4, M G wrote: > > The planet bike metal 65mm fenders are a perfect fit on the hubbuhhubbuh > tandem. > > On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:58:53 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: >> >> Exactly. Put the panhead bolt head or hex bu

[RBW] Re: Roadini fendering at 32mm?

2019-05-16 Thread M G
The planet bike metal 65mm fenders are a perfect fit on the hubbuhhubbuh tandem. On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:58:53 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > Exactly. Put the panhead bolt head or hex button head inside the fender > and the nut on the outside. If you have daruma style stays, buy a $5 >

Re: [RBW] Re: Lookie at my new to me Saluki!

2019-05-10 Thread M G
TC-4, Justin Schoop wrote: >> >> I'm the guy in Maryland. >> >> On Thu, May 9, 2019, 1:19 PM M G > wrote: >> >>> He sold it to a guy in Maryland (i just pinged him and asked). So >>> >>> On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 12:54:28 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Lookie at my new to me Saluki!

2019-05-09 Thread M G
He sold it to a guy in Maryland (i just pinged him and asked). So On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 12:54:28 PM UTC-4, M G wrote: > > > > On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 10:13:44 AM UTC-4, Justin Schoop wrote: >> >> MG, did it by chance have a dent in the downtube near the t

[RBW] Re: Lookie at my new to me Saluki!

2019-05-09 Thread M G
On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 10:13:44 AM UTC-4, Justin Schoop wrote: > > MG, did it by chance have a dent in the downtube near the top water bottle > cage bolt? If so, I owned that same frame. I believe I bought the f/f/h, > cranks and brakes. I can post a pic later. I don't remember a dent

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-03-29 Thread M G
Chains removed for waxing... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

2019-01-02 Thread M G
e things seem. He said, it's not a Hail Mary situation. So that's > good. But I just placed an order anyway. > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 1:19 PM M G > > wrote: > >> Hi Patrick - my business was not dissimilar to Riv - was in >> non-essential / luxury consumer materials

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

2019-01-02 Thread M G
he crunch (besides the positive attitude)? > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 7:36 AM M G > > wrote: > >> I’m a Riv owner since the early 00s, and currently have a custom painted >> Glorious and a HHH tandem, both bought from Riv. And i sold my Saluki, #1 >> it might h

[RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

2019-01-02 Thread M G
I’m a Riv owner since the early 00s, and currently have a custom painted Glorious and a HHH tandem, both bought from Riv. And i sold my Saluki, #1 it might have been, which i bought from the list around 2006. Here are my thoughts re what from the exterior seems the wrong way to get

[RBW] Re: Tires for a new HHH build

2018-11-06 Thread M G
We have WTB horizons, with tubes - over 2k miles on them, still lots of tread. They have good suspension [even w tubes] and are quite fast. Lots of gravel and rutted Western Massachusetts roads, did D2R2 in the rain, so far, no flats. Combined team is 330 lbs, plus bike, plus lots of pannier

[RBW] Re: About a crash a Riv could have prevented

2018-11-02 Thread M G
The designed with input from Grant Peterson 'Brooklyn Bicycles" are excellent commuters. I added a cheap dyno hub, and my son had a double top tubed, shallow angled, 3 speed, which is one of the nicest commuters i've ridden on (when we had a hiatus in a flat city). And now that we've moved

[RBW] Re: Kid Clemmin' & The Morally Indignant Motorist

2018-10-01 Thread M G
Ugh…sorry you had to experience that, but it’s all over. im not much of a poster here these days, but my now 16 year old boy* spent 10 years on the back of our kid adapted tandem(s) // we live in a rural part of Western Mass and i was glad at all the stupidity hurled in our direction, as well

[RBW] Re: Hubbabubba Frame For Sale

2018-06-05 Thread M G
A rooftop tandem carrier makes a big difference. Though we can easily fit our medium hubbah into our honda fit (front wheel off / seat posts out] / front seat down. Re going around turns, i have found this to be a super maneuverable tandem, despite it's length [this is tandem #5 for us [in

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Single Speed/Dynamo Wheelset. Velocity Atlas, White Industries, Shimano Dynamo, Compass SBH Tires

2018-05-18 Thread M G
Hmmm, i sent you a PM, but i don't see it as existingi would like the rear wheel please, Ron On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 3:18:21 PM UTC-4, David B wrote: > > It is not Eccentric - standard ENO. I was using a rear derailleur as a > tensioner, thus it worked perfectly with a 16/18 DOS

[RBW] Re: Bleriot sighting, Arlington Massachusetts

2018-05-17 Thread M G
I've seen that one riding around, i waved and yawped "Bleriot" but the person riding didn't hear me. It's a beauty with hammered fenders, nicely swept back bars. That was a great frame Arlington cops - in my limited to one year experience here - are really rough on cyclists [i camping out in

[RBW] Re: Hubbuhubbuh wheelset specs

2018-05-10 Thread M G
Yes, to the rear disc, the drag brake benefits cannot be overstated. Blowing 1 tire once (i have, but on another tandem)will make you a drag brake believer. On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 11:26:31 AM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, I was going to try and build a second set of wheels for my

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2017-12-18 Thread M G
t; Pass.) And of course, a good (= optimum fit and "feel") road bike set up > fixed with the best tires you can find: priceless! > > Curious: Does the Boulder have horizontals, or do you use an ENO or other > such workaround? > > On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:39 AM, M

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2017-12-18 Thread M G
had 1 bike" Ron in Western Ma On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:45:33 AM UTC-5, M G wrote: > > I have a Boulder 700c rando w light tubing, and a Kog P/R; and the guys i > ride with have Rawland 650b bikes // i've spent YEARS trying to decide if > there is a difference, switching

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse "went to go-fast 700c rando machines many years ago for a good reason"?

2017-12-18 Thread M G
I have a Boulder 700c rando w light tubing, and a Kog P/R; and the guys i ride with have Rawland 650b bikes // i've spent YEARS trying to decide if there is a difference, switching off bikes on the same route(s) etc. And i will say that I greatly appreciate Jan's POV, and see all that he has

Re: [RBW] "We’ll have “classic” single speed frames again...."

2017-11-14 Thread M G
If for a single speed, why not also have it versatile enough for fixed gear? IE horizontal dropouts. Of course the White Eno eccentric hub is a game changer. Becuase of a temporary move to a flattish town, i converted my Boulder rando bike to a fixed gear, and with the eccentric hub /

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

2017-10-24 Thread M G
An endorsement for the Sycip single barno rise, very wide, shallow sweep back, made by nitto (and i like their wonder bar also). Ron On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 10:51:34 AM UTC-4, Mike Williams wrote: > > I second the Soma Osprey bar. Comes in 25.4 clamp, silver, 710mm wide, > 40

[RBW] Re: Hubbubhubbuh tandem report

2017-10-03 Thread M G
Hi - those are WTB slicks - they're excellent. I found them in the UK on super special for approx $50 each. I've seen them anywhere up to around $70. If I could fit the WTBs on my 650b single [which fits Hetres + fenders] I would...i think they're great tires [can't lose the fenders because

[RBW] Re: Hubbubhubbuh tandem report

2017-10-03 Thread M G
ot;boo hoo" no one to ride with category. > > Regards, > Richard > > > > On Monday, October 2, 2017 at 9:28:24 AM UTC-4, M G wrote: >> >> Hey, though not much of a poster here (at least not since 2010 or so), >> here is a photo of our new RIv tandem.

[RBW] Re: Hubbubhubbuh tandem report

2017-10-03 Thread M G
e we can do a tandem ride one day. Would love to know > some good roads out that way. > > > On Monday, October 2, 2017 at 9:28:24 AM UTC-4, M G wrote: >> >> Hey, though not much of a poster here (at least not since 2010 or so), >> here is a photo of our new RIv tandem.

[RBW] Re: 10x200 update. An eleventh bike, and blast(s) from the past

2017-09-19 Thread M G
On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7:53:03 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > This week I'm spending a few days with my mom in my childhood home in > Yorba Linda. I'm right in the middle of a six-week sabbatical from work > and right in the middle of the cycling challenge I gave myself. I'm