Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-05-09 Thread Philip Williamson
“Ready, smart, and darn pretty.” That’s my bike criteria too! I have three dyno wheels and another hub in a box that I don’t even need. I’ve even turned the corner on battery taillights, but haven’t installed a dyno one yet. USB taillights fail me 5 or 8 times more often than a simple battery

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-30 Thread Joe Bernard
It's expensive, but it's on a vehicle most of us use every day. It's always there and it works. -- 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] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Jim A
Generator lighting is expensive, but do any of you know anyone who has regretted it? I only hear glowing praise. -- 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: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread ted
True dat. Finding used gear to buy can help, but dyno == luxury == $$$ That said shaped beam lithium battery usb charging lights aren’t cheep either. Daylight is indeed one of God’s great bargains. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Ted, Kai, et al, Yowza! At those prices I can ride a whole lotta daylight miles without a light. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've had Shimano and SP hubs and ridden them in nasty bumpy gross goop for years. The light weight of the lamps makes them mostly stay put through the rough stuff, and the hubs keep rolling and sending out power no problems (knocking wood). Important would be to make your wire runs low profile

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread ted
DP asked : On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 12:50:40 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Anyone have experience with a dyno set-up on a rig that frequents jouncy > singletrack who can report to the bomb-proofness on stupid stuff, not just > over a ride or two but several years, thorough all types

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread hugh flynn
I'm no knuckle-dragger, the headbadge is a must! I get your point, and agree. The names and the decals are added fun. My point, quite simply, is that a good bike is a good bike with or without the name on the downtube. The obverse is true too, but that's a conversation for a different forum.

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
For me, for better or worse, the decals and the model name and other possible flourishes are part and parcel of the bike. Clem's wouldn't be quite so klemish without that guy coming out of the manhole cover. Orosco pub has a cool head badge and a cool name, etc. (I left the voice recognition

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Patrick Moore
K-Lite. On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 2:16 PM Steve Palincsar wrote: > Dyno lights typically don't have a beam suitable for singletrack. > On 4/29/19 3:50 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: > > Anyone have experience with a dyno set-up on a rig that frequents jouncy > singletrack who

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Joe Bernard
Maybe James or Candice from Analog can chime in here. They sold me the dyno-ed Atlantis and seem to ride primarily dirt roads; they should be able to vouch for how this stuff works on the bouncy bits. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread maxcr
Deacon Patrick, check out https://www.sinewavecycles.com/products/sinewave-cycles-beacon Pricey, but supposedly bomb proof and musa :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
But in view of that fact, I think maybe it's unlikely there's much of a base of experience. On 4/29/19 4:25 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Good point, Steve. I'm not looking to night ride single track with a dyno, but to have it for day running lights on all the other bits.

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Good point, Steve. I'm not looking to night ride single track with a dyno, but to have it for day running lights on all the other bits. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
Dyno lights typically don't have a beam suitable for singletrack. On 4/29/19 3:50 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Anyone have experience with a dyno set-up on a rig that frequents jouncy singletrack who can report to the bomb-proofness on stupid stuff, not just over a ride or

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anyone have experience with a dyno set-up on a rig that frequents jouncy singletrack who can report to the bomb-proofness on stupid stuff, not just over a ride or two but several years, thorough all types of weather, muck, mud splat, snow sludge, et al? With abandon, Patrick -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Leah Peterson
Wally. Oh my gosh. This is priceless - you nailed it! If I didn’t want it bad before, now that I know the Arkenstone could indeed by MINE, I must have My Precious! And Steve - very enlightening description of dyno lighting! Thank you for that. Sent from my iPad > On Apr 29, 2019, at 12:35

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Wally Estrella
Capable? Ready for anything? INDEED! My dynohub equipped Quickbeam would get me into Isengard then onto Mordor and beyond. A dynohub and light is the Arkenstone for a bike. Yes, even 'My Precious' of an item to have. On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 3:19:50 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 4/29/19 3:19 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: Batteries are disheartening. I don’t know much else about dyno, but I don’t like batteries. If I understand correctly, YOU are the battery of a dyno, yes? You are the power source.  The closest thing to a battery on a dynamo system is

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 4/29/19 3:15 PM, John McBurney wrote: I agree, running a light in the daytime front and rear has meant fewer encounters with motorists. I have a dynamo only on the Bombadil but I really like it. My new Bush and Mueller IQ-X is always on I don’t have to think about it. I du have a rear

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Batteries are disheartening. I don’t know much else about dyno, but I don’t like batteries. If I understand correctly, YOU are the battery of a dyno, yes? Roberta, you’ll have to share everything you learn if you get dyno before I do! I think the description of how I like my bike set up is:

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread John McBurney
I agree, running a light in the daytime front and rear has meant fewer encounters with motorists. I have a dynamo only on the Bombadil but I really like it. My new Bush and Mueller IQ-X is always on I don’t have to think about it. I du have a rear light hooked up too but also run a bright 100

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread masmojo
It's gotten to the point I almost never do a build without a dynamo. I started using them several years ago and with the lightness of the new hubs and the brightness of the new LED lights it's really a nobrainer. I run my lights all the time & I never realized how huge of a difference it made

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
*SONDelux SL= 412 gm*   (per Rene Herse site) shimano XT Dyno Hub *DH-T8000-3D* the lightest dyno-hub Shimano makes, by about 100gm *weighs 485 g* https://www.rivbike.com/products/shimano-dyno-hub-dh-3n80-18200 On 4/29/19 1:47 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: I'm curious how much lighter the Schmidt

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm curious how much lighter the Schmidt hub is than the common Shimano ones. I pulled my Schmidt wheel off recently (Cliffhanger rim) and was startled by how light it is. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread REC (Roberta)
Wow, thank you! I thought the Dyno setup would be pounds, not just an ounce, heavier. I just weighed my USB headlight and it is 2.8 oz on the postal scale. Roberta On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:10:00 PM UTC-4, maxcr wrote: > I agree, dynohubs are money well spent. > > This is from an

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread maxcr
I agree, dynohubs are money well spent. This is from an exchange I had with James @ Analog Cycles regarding weight, here's what he said: "Out of curiosity, I weighed both systems. I put a standard front hub, good rechargeable headlight, and battery powered tail light on the postal scale. 17

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread ted
I’ve never gone through a careful weight comparison of dyno vs battery light systems but I’d guestmate a wash or slightly lighter for the dyno setup. A dyno hub is a bit heavier than a regular one, but the dyno lights having no batteries are very light. Probably depend on how bright the battery

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Joe Bernard
The entirely surprising thing I've found with having front and rear dyno lighting on my Atlantis is I really like having daytime running lights. I bought the bike as a demo from Analog Cycles and didn't have a choice about the lights; I wanted THAT bike and that's what was on it. My schedule

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread REC (Roberta)
I don't ride too much in the dark these days, but I do it as it gets dark to the end of my ride. I currently use USB rechargeables. I remember in college having a light generator that looked like an old soda bottle. I flipped it down for contact on the wheel to generate the light. I did

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread ted
Hear, hear. Outside of commuting I rarely if ever ride in the dusk or dark, and before I got a dyno setup I thought dealing with recharging batteries wasn’t a big deal. But when I got the dyno, who boy that’s just fantastic. Some of the best money I’ve ever spent. If you ride when lights are

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread Wally Estrella
Adding a dynohub just makes it extremely more useful. I was indecisive for years on getting a dynohub set-up. I've literally lost as many lights on the trail and to aged batteries than I have into a laced up dynohub. After the first night ride out I was so glad for the purchase. No worries

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Also, someone tell the folks in charge that we want an inconspicuous decal that says, “One Bike To Rule Them All.”  -- 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: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread Leah Peterson
* it not IG Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2019, at 11:53 AM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > Ha ha, I did get to visit with the powers that be at RBW just a bit. I didn’t > want to push so I didn’t ask enough questions and then I was interrupted by > exuberant family members (“What color bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread Leah Peterson
Ha ha, I did get to visit with the powers that be at RBW just a bit. I didn’t want to push so I didn’t ask enough questions and then I was interrupted by exuberant family members (“What color bike should I get?!? ) so IG was hard to complete a thought. Red did not seem to be the preferred

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread Joe Bernard
Hehe, I'm fairly certain Our Leah got as much out of the Riv crew as they were willing to give up at the moment  I also suggested custom paint from Rick at D if it comes to that. And it may for me: That young lady has got me so spun up for The Perfect Anniversary Mixte In Red that I think I

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread sameness
Based on nothing but a hunch, I'd bet it will be That Blue. Also, weren't you just at WCHQ? Why didn't you grab the man himself by the hobo bandana scruff and commence inquisition mode? Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 8:13:12 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread dougP
If it's going to be "extremely expensive" anyway, if the standard color is not to your liking, why not see what Rivendell can do about a custom paint job? dougP On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 8:13:12 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > How long do you think before Rivendell lets us

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
How long do you think before Rivendell lets us in on the details of the Anniversary Mixte? I’ve been planning out my new bike in my head and someone needs to hit me with a reality check soon, because I’ve had too much time to “decide” that this bike is going to be everything I want. The bike is

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-28 Thread hugh flynn
Meh. While I really enjoy Rivendell's approach to decal design and naming, I'd buy and ride them with no decals. Hell, I'd probably prefer it. Love the headbadges though. Hugh "A nice bike by any name would ride just as well" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 1:55 AM Corwin wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-25 Thread dougP
Keep imagining. Odd things can happen, and the RBWHQ seems to be pretty creative. And by anyone's measure, you & your family qualify as Good Customers. dougP On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 9:00:20 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > LOL, Joe! Will never happen but it’s funny to

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-25 Thread Leah Peterson
Oh my gosh, Dave. ❤️ Sent from my iPad > On Apr 25, 2019, at 5:10 PM, 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Dame Leah Belleding? It sure beats Frank Jones Sr. > >> On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:34:59 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> Agree. Would not be a lot

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-25 Thread Leah Peterson
LOL, Joe! Will never happen but it’s funny to imagine. > On Apr 25, 2019, at 8:58 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I believe the Anniversary Bike will be labeled Rivendell. I vote for a small > additional Bicycle Belle Ding Ding decal! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-25 Thread John McBurney
How about Gold berry? John On Thu, Apr 25, 2019 at 11:35 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Agree. Would not be a lot to ask for just one bike model to be named after > a woman. But, hope springs eternal - maybe the Anniversary Mixte will have > a feminine name!

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

2013-01-10 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Thanks! Stately and fast all at the same time - a consummation devoutly to be wished. I've only ridden this a couple of miles as now set up, but it's definitely sweet. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cyclofiend Jim Sent:

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

2013-01-10 Thread René Sterental
Very nice!!! On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: A wine cork fender spacer. Nice! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:26:27 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: I decided it was silly to have a commuter bike without fenders, so much as I

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

2013-01-10 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
B: No, I was referring to the Bruce G Rock 'n' Road tires that were formerly on the Mystery Bike (not to a BG Rock 'n' Road bike). I loved them, but couldn't make fenders work with them on that bike (at least not without substantial fiddling, and even then no guarantees), so I put the

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods

2013-01-10 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Yeah, what Bill said... From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 4:15 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike mods Brewster wrote: I'm confused as to what had to go?

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-06 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I have a Bombadil, an Atlantis, a Quickbeam, a SimpleOne, a Hilsen and...the Mystery Bike. (I know, there are recovery groups for this kind of an addiction. But the first step is acknowledging the problem, and I can't bring myself to that point!) All are truly lovely bikes, but the Mystery

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-06 Thread Peter Morgano
Again, I know Grant is not a lover of IGH but this bike just seems perfect for an Alfine 11 or Rohloff setup, no front deraileur needed, nice straight chainline, beatufiul. On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: I have a Bombadil, an

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-04 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Teardown/reassembly-with-Pauls tonight, and I promise some pics of the process, boys and girls. On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:45 PM, J. Burkhalter burk...@yahoo.commailto:burk...@yahoo.com wrote: On Monday, September 3, 2012 8:47:43 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Before I remove the entire Mark's

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-03 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Well, I was going to wait till it was fully built -- fenders, racks, bags, the works. But the inevitable glitches reared their ugly heads: 41mm Marathons don't permit 52mm VO fenders, so tried terra cotta SOMA Xpress, which permit the fenders, but then it turns out that the brakes aren't wide

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-03 Thread Jeremy Till
Never having touched a Paul Racer, * in theory * the Racer or any dual-pivot centerpull should maximize clearance for a given brake reach, since the dual-pivot centerpull configuration allows both arms to move up they actuate the brake, rather than one pivoting down as is so on dual-pivot

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-03 Thread charlie
Photographs of the process would be interesting.. On Monday, September 3, 2012 5:47:43 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Well, I was going to wait till it was fully built -- fenders, racks, bags, the works. But the inevitable glitches reared their ugly heads: 41mm Marathons don't permit 52mm VO

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-03 Thread Johan Larsson
Strange that the clearances are that tight. It's also pretty strange that it can fit wider tires/fenders than the brakes can handle. (Tektro 559 I assume?) Seems like cantilever brake mounts should have been more appropriate. Johan, Sweden On Monday, September 3, 2012 2:47:43 PM UTC+2, Pudge

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Test Ride

2012-09-03 Thread J. Burkhalter
On Monday, September 3, 2012 8:47:43 AM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Before I remove the entire Mark's Rack/Platracks/fender-mounted-with-daruma assembly to try them, does anyone know whether Paul Racers have better fender clearance than the Tektro side pulls on the bike now? The Paul Racers

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread Peter Morgano
Man that is one sweet bike. I know IGH wheels arent really Grant's thing but this bike is the perfect setup for a Rohloff/Alfine hub setup and all day riding. I wonder when us mere mortals will get a crack at this bike? Should I start saving for my B-day present in July? Oh, and I like the delta

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread Scot Brooks
What about a set of Soma New Xpress 700x35c tires in the terracotta/skinwall color scheme? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question What about a set of Soma New Xpress 700x35c tires in the terracotta/skinwall color scheme? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread Minh
My vote is for the metal fenders. If you go cream fenders u think brown tires would be too much. So why not go for cell fenders plus marathon supremes. And if you change your mind about the marathons sell them to me! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread Scot Brooks
Pudge, I don't have an accurate way to measure them, but I just put a set on my SH last night. Definitely noticeably smaller and lighter (folding bead, so it makes sense) than the 38 marathons, but bigger than the 35 marathon racers I have. I'll ride the bike tonight and let you know how they

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread William
Simple cheap vernier calipers can be got at your hardware store for much less than $10. You'll use them constantly. On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:32:42 AM UTC-7, Scot Brooks wrote: Pudge, I don't have an accurate way to measure them, but I just put a set on my SH last night.

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread James Warren
Indeed! Having calipers handy helps to save you from the non-Nitto seatpost that is labeled 27.2 but in actuality is 27.1. That's happened to me. It was an American Classic. On Aug 22, 2012, at 10:51 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Simple cheap vernier calipers can be got at your

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread Scot Brooks
Tried the Soma New Xpress tires tonight at 60psi (they say 90 max), and they were pretty nice. Back tire wasn't going all super-squish even at the relatively low pressure. I purposely ran over a lot of rough stuff and they soaked it up much better than the 38c Marathon Greenguards I was running

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-14 Thread Marc Schwartz
Huzzah! Huzzah! Roll bar behind Brooks Banana? 5 speed emascultor Hurst -type rear derailer shifter on top tube? I think Rat Fink is still copyrighted, but Rangutan is better. GREAT Is that coffee ready yet? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-10 Thread Robert Zeidler
Now I find this very interesting. I sent GP a wool jersey as a gift around the time of the beginning of the project. We had a brief exchange on this new bike. I asked if it was too late, as I was thinking about it, he replied that it was not but I'd better get on board. The next day I

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-10 Thread Joe Bernard
Not doubting, just curious how it went down. Now I know. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, August 10, 2012 3:52:16 AM UTC-7, z-man wrote: Now I find this very interesting. I sent GP a wool jersey as a gift around the time of the beginning of the project. We had a brief exchange on this

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-10 Thread robert zeidler
I'm just pulling your leg, but that is what happened. Just circumstance, plus we've been acquainted for some time. I find him to be an interesting guy, and try to be his cheerleader, not that he needs one. RGZ On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Not

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I think a meaningful number of the bikes were large -- 63cm and above -- or so one of the Blug posts on the Mystery Bike suggested. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Smitty Schmidt Sent:

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Tires are Schwalbe Marathons, 700C x nominal 47mm (about 42 mm actual). Riv sells them here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t001.htm From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of lungimsam Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-09 Thread robert zeidler
I was offered one but did not take it. It didn't make sense to me. On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 11:08 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Did any tall folks order one of these? Would love to see if a 65cm+ version would have the same stretched-out look. --Andy On Tuesday, August

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-09 Thread Joe Bernard
10 people (originally 9) signed on for the project. How were you offered one, and refused? Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, August 9, 2012 6:33:34 PM UTC-7, z-man wrote: I was offered one but did not take it. It didn't make sense to me. On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 11:08 PM, Andy Smitty

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-09 Thread Bill Gibson
My eyes go straight to the fork, especially the thin-ness of the blades and the bend. Looks great, and I wonder about the geometry. It's everything I don't see in my LBSs, even those with a display from Brooks of England. Then there is the rest: lovely and a mighty bike. Eagerly awaiting reports

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-08 Thread Eric Norris
Actually, I think that in Grant's world a stick shift would be an actual stick. Perhaps an Alder branch with the bark still on. --Eric N On Aug 8, 2012, at 5:03 PM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: I'm with you , Minh. Stick shift should be '40s vintage stick (AKA suicide) shift.

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Peter Morgano
To steal a line from a show that was good and then went bad that bike should called the Vista Cruiser because you could literally cruise the vistas when you are on it. Beautiful! On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 1:48 PM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 1:47:00 PM UTC-4, Scot

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Scot Brooks
Absolute stunner! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/h_qqMKesSlUJ. To post to this group, send email to

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Nope on the color -- we had no input. But I was right to have faith in Walnut Creek -- it's beautiful. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Beebe Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 6:08 PM To:

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Yep, they scored on the color, but I wish it had a creme headtube. I also wish I had jumped on this opportunity at the time. I love this bike! The laid-back, stretched-out frame; the no-front-derailer; the horizintal drops allowing for an IGH; the diagatubes..it's a Rivendell chopper, and it's

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike! Yep, they scored on the color, but I wish it had a creme headtube. I also wish I had jumped on this opportunity at the time. I love this bike! The laid-back, stretched-out frame; the no-front-derailer; the horizintal

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread cyclotourist
O, Rivendell custom headbadge... nice! On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: Meant to put a decal on it. Will send one out, Tom! It's a top-mount decal, tough enough for no clear coat. Clean the top of the diagatuve (we I generally put 'em, but you have a

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Thanks, Grant -- a new skill! Looking forward to it. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of grant Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 7:13 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Mystery

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Leslie
So the new bike's name begins with a P? On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM, grant gran...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: Meant to put a decal on it. Will send one out, Tom! It's a top-mount decal, tough enough for no clear coat. Clean the top of the diagatuve (we I generally put 'em, but you

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Might be Protovelo, no? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Leslie Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 7:52 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike! So the new bike's

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Leslie
Ah, true thought I'd gleaned a lead there... tut tut... On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 7:55:51 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: Might be Protovelo, no? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Marc Schwartz
@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike! Actually, Grant told me that all the colors were going to be different. But I haven't heard what colors others are. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
700C. 47mm Marathons mounted. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marc Schwartz Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 8:08 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike! What

RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike!

2012-08-07 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
, 2012 8:36 PM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike! 700C. 47mm Marathons mounted. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marc Schwartz Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 8:08 PM