Re: [RBW] My Sam Hillborne is literally BOMBPROOF

2014-07-22 Thread Peter Morgano
Nothing political, be safe and stay well man. On Jul 22, 2014 8:18 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: 4 rocket attacks so far while I've been riding. Sirens go off, 90 seconds where I am to find cover. Much less time farther south. Then lie on your belly or squat againts a wall for

Re: [RBW] Riv headset spacer bell mount outside diameter in line with your spacers, or wider?

2014-07-21 Thread Peter Morgano
Is there something wrong with just using all bigger spacers on the stack so they match? On Jul 21, 2014 9:17 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: If they made one with the spacer the same outer diameter, there wouldn't be enough aluminum to tap out and thread for the bell bolt. The only

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-20 Thread Peter Morgano
Agreed, dead and buried. On Jul 20, 2014 10:17 AM, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: The horse has been beaten enough that it is now dead. -JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Red Bombadil!

2014-07-20 Thread Peter Morgano
This made my long day a bit better. At least ebay alerts are good for something http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bombadil-Touring-Road-MTB-Mountain-Bike-/331266567349?_trksid=p2056016.l4276 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Red Bombadil!

2014-07-20 Thread Peter Morgano
On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 6:35 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: This made my long day a bit better. At least ebay alerts are good for something http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bombadil-Touring-Road-MTB-Mountain-Bike-/331266567349?_trksid=p2056016.l4276 -- You received

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Can't ride my bike, no skewer. Working all day today so can't just go to lbs to get one, they are closed tomorrow. I work 60 hours a week and really only get to ride at night so will just wind up ordering one on ebay and not be able to ride for 5 days. But I should get some ice cream right? On Jul

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Wait a skewer is non essential? Cool will go for a ride now without one, haha. On Jul 19, 2014 4:17 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Can't ride my bike, no skewer. Working all day today so can't just go to lbs to get one, they are closed tomorrow. I work 60 hours a week

Re: [RBW] Re: QR question

2014-07-19 Thread Peter Morgano
shimano LX hub. As I mentioned Steve I am at work, and they are closed tomorrow, but I also work then. I work 7 days a week. On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 4:24 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: From Riv : http://www.rivbike.com/category-s/145.htm We can order up just about any hub you need, but

Re: [RBW] Re: QR question

2014-07-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Oh, and I have 5 bikes. two track, solid axle, 3 vintage, solid axle. On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: shimano LX hub. As I mentioned Steve I am at work, and they are closed tomorrow, but I also work then. I work 7 days a week. On Sat, Jul 19

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-19 Thread Peter Morgano
, Jul 19, 2014 at 3:17 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Can't ride my bike, no skewer. Working all day today so can't just go to lbs to get one, they are closed tomorrow. I work 60 hours a week and really only get to ride at night so will just wind up ordering one on ebay

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Thanks for the kind words, I try to keep my cool at all times but was so bummed to miss a beautiful weekend riding since its just been super hectic at work lately and being out in the woods here the lack of a good LBS sucks. My new local is closed at 2 on Saturday all day sunday Monday and

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul's brakes on your Riv. Experience between models?

2014-07-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Its a shame they wont clear 55s, I hear rave reviews about them but would hate to lose my fenders. On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 11:09 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Brad, I'm kinda in the same boat... I had brazed on Racers which are incredible rim brakes but I find them a

Re: [RBW] Re: FS-Nitto Mini Front Rack, XD2 Single Speed Crankset

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
paypal address off list. On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Bump, 50 on the crankset, its just gonna be sitting around. Thanks! On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 9:55 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry all, the photo didnt upload I

[RBW] FS Altus rear derailuer

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey all, this was ordered a while back with my wheel from Riv but I picked up a nice used LX one in the mean time I am gonna use. This is new in the box, $20 shipped. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
So my nice new atlas wheel came today from its long journey, finally. Get the cassette installed, go to offer it up. where is the QR? None in the box, none on the wheel. Was I over stepping in assuming that a Rich built wheel for almost $300 would come with a skewer??? -- You received this

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
as you are. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jul 18, 2014, at 6:10 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So my nice new atlas wheel came today from its long journey, finally. Get the cassette installed, go to offer it up. where

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
Sorry, that impotent rage isn't directed at you. Just wanted to go for a ride tonight since I have so little free time. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 9:52 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Funny, not funny is waiting 2 fucking weeks for something and its missing parts. On Fri, Jul

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
i...@rivbike.com rejects anything you send in. I will call tomorrow, I am sure it just got left out but like I said, I am not gonna wait 2 weeks for it to come so now I have to buy one and just eat it and not like it. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 9:57 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
your own? P.S. Do you have any Grey Poupon? The Rolls is all out. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com On Jul 18, 2014, at 6:57 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry, that impotent rage isn't directed at you. Just wanted to go

Re: [RBW] QR question

2014-07-18 Thread Peter Morgano
skewer sitting around? I'd bring one over, if I lived near you. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 8:52 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Funny, not funny is waiting 2 fucking weeks for something and its missing parts. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO spare tire cage

2014-07-17 Thread Peter Morgano
or never was? On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 11:10 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: An idea whose time has gone. M On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:33:09 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: Just when you though you couldn't put any more jewelry on your bike:

Re: [RBW] Re: FS-Nitto Mini Front Rack, XD2 Single Speed Crankset

2014-07-17 Thread Peter Morgano
Bump, 50 on the crankset, its just gonna be sitting around. Thanks! On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 9:55 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry all, the photo didnt upload I guess. The rack is sold. Still have the crankset available. Thanks all! On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 9:51 AM, Jim

Re: [RBW] Re: FS-Nitto Mini Front Rack, XD2 Single Speed Crankset

2014-07-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Yes sir On Jul 16, 2014 6:09 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: There are two different racks in your photo stream; I assume you are selling the small canti rack. Michael On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 6:21:39 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: Hey all, it was my bday recently and someone

Re: [RBW] Re: FS-Nitto Mini Front Rack, XD2 Single Speed Crankset

2014-07-16 Thread Peter Morgano
OK have to leave for work soon, want to ship today. Fire sale prices mini front 90 shipped, cranks $65! Thanks! On Jul 16, 2014 6:09 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: There are two different racks in your photo stream; I assume you are selling the small canti rack. Michael On

Re: [RBW] Re: FS-Nitto Mini Front Rack, XD2 Single Speed Crankset

2014-07-16 Thread Peter Morgano
16, 2014 at 7:34 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: OK have to leave for work soon, want to ship today. Fire sale prices mini front 90 shipped, cranks $65! Thanks! On Jul 16, 2014 6:09 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: There are two different racks in your photo

[RBW] FS-Nitto Mini Front Rack, XD2 Single Speed Crankset

2014-07-15 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey all, it was my bday recently and someone very nicely got me a mini front rack, I don't really use any haulage up front so asked if I could sell it rather than it going back to riv. So FS is a brand new in the box that Riv sent Mini Front rack, $110 shipped. I also have my XD2 single speed

Re: [RBW] Re: Caution: Even Taping Handlebars can be Dangerous!

2014-07-12 Thread Peter Morgano
Me too friend! Nuance is lost in type. On Jul 12, 2014 10:13 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: Man oh man . . . lol . . . . . It was Humor Peter . . . Humor ;) On Friday, July 11, 2014 3:47:46 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: Bah to that, my 7 year old girl has her own swiss army knife.

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq or bomb

2014-07-12 Thread Peter Morgano
I think the 2nd generation bombas is what he means. On Jul 12, 2014 6:24 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm told the new Bombadil 52s have the rear tentacles. New Bombadil? Official model, or unofficial - official model? Like a Legolas? On Saturday, July 12, 2014 12:28:52 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq or bomb

2014-07-12 Thread Peter Morgano
I Love Love my bombadil but lets be serious, for another $500 you get full custom any way you like it so if you are gonna go all out, go all out and go full custom. On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 8:31 PM, RJM crccpadu...@gmail.com wrote: I've thought long and hard about this exact thing for myself

[RBW] Re: Alfine 650B Wheel FS W/extras

2014-07-12 Thread Peter Morgano
Bump, price drop to $275 shipped. Thanks! On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Just to add this is the 8speed version. Model SG-S501. Thanks again! On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:42 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So my nice wife

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + SS coupled!

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
yaaay! now i dont have to think about selling my bombadil anymore! On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Can't believe it but it's been SOLD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Finally...Bridgestone transformed into a Resurrectio

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Bobby, if you get tired of any of those old MTB projects send them my way. I did just sell a bunch so now its time to buy, right On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: Awesome Resurrectio, Addison! (And IMO there's no such thing as 'hopeless

Re: [RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Will there be any more runs of patches or shirts for procrastinators? On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Patches arrived at the RCW stronghold in minneapolis yesterday! Yeeha! Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Caution: Even Taping Handlebars can be Dangerous!

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
I had a 3 inch cyst removed from my hand a few years ago. Tip: dont use your hand in place of a hammer when unsticking old bike parts. Glad to hear you are ok Liesl, stiches suck, even with the injections. On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:15 PM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Alfine 650B Wheel FS W/extras

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
So my nice wife bought me a Atlas wheel from RBW so i can give the geared life a go. So FS now is my Velocity Synergy non OC 36h 650b, 135OLD silver hub Alfine wheel. Was hand built in 2012 by Harris Cyclery. Has less than 2k miles, shifts great. I will include the Jtek barend shifter and the

Re: [RBW] Alfine 650B Wheel FS W/extras

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
@googlegroups.com [mailto: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Peter Morgano *Sent:* Friday, July 11, 2014 12:42 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch *Subject:* [RBW] Alfine 650B Wheel FS W/extras So my nice wife bought me a Atlas wheel from RBW so i can give the geared life a go. So FS now is my

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + SS coupled!

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Wait, does one man need two bombadils? That is the question that will keep me up for the next few weeks. On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:51 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: No mystery, it’s me. (Whether that is a good home or not is another question.) Assuming it

Re: [RBW] Re: Caution: Even Taping Handlebars can be Dangerous!

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Bah to that, my 7 year old girl has her own swiss army knife. Mistakes happen, cant Nerf the world. On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.b3.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/_/d_405.jpg For all the fancy adult

[RBW] Re: Alfine 650B Wheel FS W/extras

2014-07-11 Thread Peter Morgano
Just to add this is the 8speed version. Model SG-S501. Thanks again! On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:42 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So my nice wife bought me a Atlas wheel from RBW so i can give the geared life a go. So FS now is my Velocity Synergy non OC 36h 650b, 135OLD

Re: [RBW] Deer Shimano: why not just all silver and all black?

2014-07-10 Thread Peter Morgano
youll never even see them when you are riding! Ride on! On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 5:34 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: These derailers cost about $30-$35 online. But the color is halfway off.

[RBW] USPS SurePost via RBW

2014-07-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Just a heads up, the free option takes about 2 weeks coast to coast for orders. Not complaining about free shipping and all but just wanted others to have a heads up in case they were on a schedule when you order parts and whatnot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: USPS SurePost via RBW

2014-07-10 Thread Peter Morgano
I knew it would be slow but 2 weeks slow? I think the pony express was faster, hahaha. On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 6:55 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Yes. SurePost is sure to be slow. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, July 10, 2014 4:51:26 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Just a

Re: [RBW] Re: USPS SurePost via RBW

2014-07-10 Thread Peter Morgano
From the tracking info it's all UPS. Since they are making the bulk of the money it's no rush on them to get it to the post office. On Jul 10, 2014 7:50 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Well standard UPS ground is 1 week coast-to-coast. How much of that time was UPS time and how much of it

Re: [RBW] Re: USPS SurePost via RBW

2014-07-10 Thread Peter Morgano
My post office is great, they deliver next day when it finally comes in. On Jul 10, 2014 7:58 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: From the tracking info it's all UPS. Since they are making the bulk of the money it's no rush on them to get it to the post office. On Jul 10, 2014 7

Re: [RBW] Re: USPS SurePost via RBW

2014-07-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Well I have no knocks against RBW, they are a retail store and need to make money. I was just saying as a PSA is all. On Jul 10, 2014 8:53 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: UPS not-so Surepost and FedEx not-so Smartpost are like the worst of both services . They both use UPS/FedEx

Re: [RBW] Re: The Chicken

2014-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Awesome, wish I had that huge front rack when I delivered papers in upstate NY all those cold winters! On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 10:16 PM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: That is beautiful. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Finally...Bridgestone transformed into a Resurrectio

2014-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
So nice, now my MB2 is looking even more tired. Those are really great rates for powdercoating too! On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 10:04 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: Love it! Great color and amusing commentary in your blog post. Congrats on the 'new' bike! :) Tony -- You

[RBW] RBW site down?

2014-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
I got an email regarding by birthday discount, which I total forgot until after I put in an order on Monday, doh! Went to go to site and it says no information transmitted in chrome. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW site down?

2014-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Ah, its 10% for 6 days from your bday. No discount on frames and whatnot. Just setup your account on the site and they will email you automatically a few days before. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 11:58 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Not working here either. How much is the birthday

Re: [RBW] Re: trade or sell at Rivendell Jamboree?

2014-07-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Rivendell swap meet?! now I am getting really jealous! On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 12:32 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Event expansion (aka mission creep). I've been thinking about Albatross bars but have never ridden them. Maybe this weekend. dougP On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:29:50

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Hillborne Frameset, lotsa Nitto bars/stems, brakes, levers, Cambium, wheelset, derailers, etc etc!

2014-07-08 Thread Peter Morgano
Man, that is terrible. No rush at all on the stuffs, Lyme is nothing to mess with. Living in upstate NY I know a few people who got it and man its like they got hit by a truck. Hang in there, feel better, bike stuff will wait! On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 11:41 AM, Avery E Wilson avewil...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Father-Daughter S24O for the 4th

2014-07-05 Thread Peter Morgano
Beautiful in every way Patrick! On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 12:12 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Great stuff Patrick! On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: In which we discover (not surprisingly): β€” S24O is perfect for a 10 year-old,

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Lugged Seatpost

2014-07-03 Thread Peter Morgano
OK, 100 shipped, it's just gonna be collecting dust. On Jul 3, 2014 1:01 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: A tad too much setback for me I think. I am gonna get an S83 instead. Not as lovely and lugged but alas getting my strange body to fit a bike takes work. Has usual

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Lugged Seatpost

2014-07-03 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey all seatpost has sold. Thanks for the interest! On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: OK, 100 shipped, it's just gonna be collecting dust. On Jul 3, 2014 1:01 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: A tad too much setback for me I think. I

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + SS coupled!

2014-07-03 Thread Peter Morgano
Careful Eric, you are having people check their credit card balances as we speak! On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: Think about it, you're really paying for a set of SS couplers a new paint job. After that it's a *free* frame! -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-03 Thread Peter Morgano
Deacon, although I highly doubt it would ever happen if you happen to come to NYC leave that presumption of goodness in Colorado, haha. On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 1:01 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Though challenging in some cases, I find affording a presumption of goodness is the

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-03 Thread Peter Morgano
Haha, don't come without telling me first, my wife is street savvy and will avoid having you dancing cabaret in the meatpacking district at 4am. I am with you on the brain overload though, I have an office in the city I have to go in to visit every few months and it takes a day or two to recover

[RBW] HAR!!

2014-07-03 Thread Peter Morgano
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rmf2.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. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
, at 10:55 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: And they all got the powerwash treatment. I sent a message just asking for details, that AR is really interesting. On Jul 2, 2014 1:50 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Hmmm... The seller has been reasonably inactive

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
The eBay listing are updated with bad photos and cryptic measurements. On Jul 2, 2014 1:16 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: So who is blasting these bikes with water, then posting them for sale? This is very weird. JB On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 8:02:05 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
at 10:18 AM, Peter Morgano uscpet...@gmail.com wrote: The eBay listing are updated with bad photos and cryptic measurements. On Jul 2, 2014 1:16 PM, Joe Bernard joer...@gmail.com wrote: So who is blasting these bikes with water, then posting them for sale? This is very weird. JB

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Oh all good. I am a paranoid person who has seen too many eBay and CL scams this one raised some flags. Like I said in my last post they did answer me back so it could be legit but at those prices and no shipping they won't move regardless IMO. On Jul 2, 2014 10:29 PM, rw1911 rw1...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + SS coupled!

2014-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
Every time I walk by the Bombadil I think how easy a swap it would be one frame for another. Must resist temptation as these simple switches invariably lead me to buy 1k worth of parts from RBW... On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 11:12 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: No one's bought this? Y'all

[RBW] FS Nitto Lugged Seatpost

2014-07-02 Thread Peter Morgano
A tad too much setback for me I think. I am gonna get an S83 instead. Not as lovely and lugged but alas getting my strange body to fit a bike takes work. Has usual insertion marks, nothing too bad. Selling for $120 shipped OBO. Thanks all! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] New Trek 10lb. Road Bike with lifetime warranty.

2014-07-01 Thread Peter Morgano
At 15 Grand I could get a nice mountain mixte custom, a hunqapillar and a rodeo to grow old with! On Jul 1, 2014 11:11 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Lifetime warranty makes it seem like a bike you would ride for years to come, but that doesn't seem like a very practical bike to grow

[RBW] Long shot offer, Alfine 650b wheel for 8 speed wheel.

2014-07-01 Thread Peter Morgano
I am now living in upstate NY and am back to the hills of my youth. Although my illness has laid me up for a while now I might be able to be riding again in a few weeks and was thinking 8 speeds just isn't enough for me round here. Anyone around here at all interested in a trade? I was looking to

[RBW] Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-01 Thread Peter Morgano
Its just such an odd listing, no details. Bike either power washed or left out in the rain with the brooks on to take the pics. Strange setup on the shifters. Maybe being homebound has just made me paranoid.

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

2014-07-01 Thread Peter Morgano
And they all got the powerwash treatment. I sent a message just asking for details, that AR is really interesting. On Jul 2, 2014 1:50 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: Hmmm... The seller has been reasonably inactive since 2011. Weird combination of items in the history, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Overheard at a bike shop

2014-06-30 Thread Peter Morgano
I have to say my new LBS is great. Lots of steel, some CF of course but if you want to try a bike they say, hey we will dial it in how you want, go for a few hour ride and see how it feels. That's the part of buying a bike I never got, how looking at it and standing over it or even a 5 minute ride

Re: [RBW] Overheard at a bike shop

2014-06-30 Thread Peter Morgano
Personally if I was buying anything and it looked like the salesman was steering me wrong I don't see anything wrong with some advice from a stranger as long as its delivered in an appropriate manner. You don't have to heed it, but its nice sometimes to get a 2nd opinion. On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 20th Anniversary Gathering and Entmoot -- SF Bay edition

2014-06-30 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey hey, only one lister can be born on 7/11! I am sure I had it first haha. On Jun 30, 2014 11:56 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: On Monday, June 30, 2014 12:33:48 PM UTC-7, Sue J wrote: I have been away a lot this year and missed many communications about this. I live in the SF Bay

Re: [RBW] Re: Overheard at a bike shop

2014-06-29 Thread Peter Morgano
They should do a pamphlet sized run of Just Ride, so we can carry around extra copies to hand out...or is that too forward? haha. On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 11:32 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: I get what you're saying by factoring in the price commitment, but what I was

Re: [RBW] Re: Overheard at a bike shop

2014-06-29 Thread Peter Morgano
can see it now ... Repent thee of thy narrow-tired, shoes-rused ways! Yea, before the day of tribulation, when thou shalt dash thy racing tire against a stone! On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 10:37 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: They should do a pamphlet sized run of Just Ride

Re: [RBW] A little teaser...

2014-06-29 Thread Peter Morgano
Beautiful color! On Jun 29, 2014 4:22 PM, Addison Wilhite addisonwilh...@gmail.com wrote: Forgive the cross post but if ever there was a time to do it, this is it...a quick teaser of my Bstone restoration project that is en route to me from Groodybros paint as we speak. I'll be sure to post a

[RBW] Zefal Hpx size large for sale

2014-06-29 Thread Peter Morgano
New condition. I am too clumsy with the double TT to not grab it instead of the top tube when I carry it downstairs. Figure I should sell before I ruin it one day. $25 shipped obo. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Virtual Entmoot

2014-06-29 Thread Peter Morgano
Can Tom Bombadil come to this virtual entmoot or is he needed to shelter wayward Hobbits? On Jun 29, 2014 1:56 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Indeed, Jim et al! And let's not forget hobbits have attended an entmoot afore, thus all comers of good will are welcome, whatever they

Re: [RBW] Zefal Hpx size large for sale

2014-06-29 Thread Peter Morgano
in an emergency! On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 12:20 AM, Bertin753 bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Peter: if this is the older or legacy design (still made I think) in the #4 size (compresses from ~50 to ~56 cm), I will take it. Thanks. Patrick Moore iPhone On Jun 29, 2014, at 8:40 PM, Peter Morgano

[RBW] Stuffs

2014-06-28 Thread Peter Morgano
got sent out today. I am in the hospital but my wife said she will try to post tracking numbers tomorrow or Monday. I apparently have some sort of flu/virus that needs fluids, yaaay. I did force myself to at least get the bombadil ready for an eventual ride, but then had to go to the hospital

Re: [RBW] RBW frame repair?

2014-06-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Chair brought a smile to my sick body! Who wouldn't want that thing as their reading chair? On Sat, Jun 28, 2014 at 8:20 PM, Bill webe...@gmail.com wrote: Nice chair - but does it PLANE??? On Saturday, June 28, 2014 9:05:58 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote: Bruce, Bo, Jim, Thanks! Will

Re: [RBW] Re: Stuffs

2014-06-28 Thread Peter Morgano
Thanks for the prayers and thoughts all. Even as an atheist all good will is welcomed! On Sat, Jun 28, 2014 at 5:14 PM, WETH erlhous...@gmail.com wrote: Oh my.feel better soon.prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: HaHallelujah It's A Miracle: No More QB Squeal

2014-06-27 Thread Peter Morgano
Larry, just out of curiosity what brakes were you running before the 720s? Glad you finally got the squeaks out. I had one develop in the middle of a ride probably from some road grease or grime and my wife said she could hear me coming 2 blocks away! On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Deacon

Re: [RBW] s24o Packing list

2014-06-27 Thread Peter Morgano
Forehead flashlight can make your life a whole lot easier getting stuff setup at dusk/nighttime when you arrive. +1 on that! On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 11:21 AM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Things I've wished I had at the campground: Flip flops Forehead flashlight Hot

[RBW] Post Office Drama

2014-06-26 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey everyone, its me again. I went to the post office with my car loaded up full of goodies, was waiting on line and then proceeded to refund my lunch all over the place. I guess I am not yet feeling good enough. I had to make a hasty exit before it got all Stand by Me in there. Tomorrow my mom

[RBW] FS Carsick Panniers, ETC.

2014-06-26 Thread Peter Morgano
Hey all I have yet more stuff for sale and my wife and mom said to try and make it one big trip tomorrow to the post office. FS is the amazing Carsick Panniers Ron sold me. I mounted them up, took one ride and realized I don't like panniers, they made me feel too wide riding in traffic. They are

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to go out and buy a fully modern contemporary bike, what would it be?

2014-06-26 Thread Peter Morgano
I have told more than one person to check out the book, and everyone who has comes away with at least some amount of perspective they didn't have. I don't think there is anything life altering in the book but the fact that someone is sticking their neck out and saying it makes a big difference.

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to go out and buy a fully modern contemporary bike, what would it be?

2014-06-26 Thread Peter Morgano
Wrong thread, I should get more rest... On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 5:16 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: I have told more than one person to check out the book, and everyone who has comes away with at least some amount of perspective they didn't have. I don't think

Re: [RBW] Re: If you were going to go out and buy a fully modern contemporary bike, what would it be?

2014-06-26 Thread Peter Morgano
Yeah, these are bikes that have been refined by engineers and craftsmen in this day and age. They represent decades of work and I would think of them as modern I mean my Bombadil was made in 2010! On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 5:17 PM, Matt Beebe matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: I'm with the others

[RBW] Re: FS Carsick Panniers, ETC.

2014-06-26 Thread Peter Morgano
Ok, Poster, Wheel and Cables are sold. Price drop to $175 on the Panniers, they are Patrick Moore approved, two huge gaping maws that can swallow loads of stuff. On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 5:13 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all I have yet more stuff for sale and my wife

Re: [RBW] Re: If you bought stuff from me

2014-06-25 Thread Peter Morgano
time. Damn life getting in the way, haven't even ridden my poor bombadil in 2 weeks. On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the kind words Deac. While I am getting my stuff together I still have the Carradice Pendle reduced to 60 shipped

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken fork

2014-06-25 Thread Peter Morgano
Given enough time and use anything and everything will fail. Nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain. On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 1:41 PM, Ryan ryter...@mts.net wrote: Sure...steel bikes break too.Thank goodness the guy wasn't seriously hurt. I have every confidence that if he contacts

Re: [RBW] Re: Broken fork

2014-06-25 Thread Peter Morgano
Yes but did GNR write a song about it? I think not! On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 3:16 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Everything lasts forever -- in some form or other. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 2:12:51 PM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Given enough time

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Big X0-3 on the bay

2014-06-25 Thread Peter Morgano
650b to be exact. On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 4:36 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Make it a 650 conversion and you are talking. On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Tonester tony.mad...@gmail.com wrote: I hope that whoever buys it has the presence of mind to scotchbrite

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Big X0-3 on the bay

2014-06-25 Thread Peter Morgano
Make it a 650 conversion and you are talking. On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Tonester tony.mad...@gmail.com wrote: I hope that whoever buys it has the presence of mind to scotchbrite that armor all off the tires. Else they might wind up with a broken collarbone to go with their new bike!

Re: [RBW] Re: If you bought stuff from me

2014-06-25 Thread Peter Morgano
Thanks all, I felt so silly telling work I had strep, I thought only kids got it honestly. I haven't had it in 20 years and yes it sucks. I will gargle with some clean ride, will clean out that throat good! ο˜‰ On Jun 25, 2014 5:57 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Gargle some Oban and

[RBW] If you bought stuff from me

2014-06-23 Thread Peter Morgano
and understanding here. As I ship stuff out I will send tracking numbers. Thank you. Peter Morgano -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: If you bought stuff from me

2014-06-23 Thread Peter Morgano
and understanding here. As I ship stuff out I will send tracking numbers. Thank you. Peter Morgano -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Owner Qualifications

2014-06-23 Thread Peter Morgano
Agreed, all are welcome, even jerks like me. ο˜‰ On Jun 23, 2014 10:54 PM, George Millwood george.millw...@bigpond.com wrote: Surely this is the sort of hair splitting that is anathema to this group.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Reynolds 531 hubub?

2014-06-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Sheldon at one point had a chart with all the reynolds tube sets over the years with alloy mixes and tube thicknesses. Where did it go Internet? On Jun 19, 2014 2:57 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 06/19/2014 02:42 PM, Ron Mc wrote: ok Steve, I was wrong and your're

Re: [RBW] Reynolds 531 hubub?

2014-06-19 Thread Peter Morgano
Beautiful, thanks! On Jun 19, 2014 3:11 PM, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote: http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/reynolds/Reynolds-tubing-sizes.jpg Reynolds Tubing sizes. I don't know when this chart is from; probably mid to late 80s. On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 2:05 PM, Peter

Re: [RBW] Reynolds 531 hubub?

2014-06-19 Thread Peter Morgano
I know I had an older version at some point too, it was 3 pages on a pdf viewer. On Jun 19, 2014 3:28 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: The above link doesn't work for me, this does : ) ! http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/reynolds/constructorstubeguide.htm -- You received this message

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