[RBW] Re: I raced my Riv.

2014-06-07 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Monday, June 2, 2014 7:21:13 PM UTC-7, Tony McG wrote: I ...really love passing guys half my age on carbon fiber 'cross bikes... Tony, could you explain why you love that? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Ritchey Road Logic Frame, fork and Chris King headset

2014-06-12 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
William, I sent you an email off-list. Did you receive it? Thanks, Peter -- 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: Cheese

2014-06-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
The final word on cheese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3KBuQHHKx0 ~pb (Who enthusiastically supports subsidiarity as it applies to the Catholic Church, and any other church for that matter) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Swift saddle, Nitto Dynamic II Stems, Cinelli Stem, Velo Orange Hammered Fenders, Dura Ace 7400/Mavic Open 4CD wheelset

2014-06-30 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
PM sent re Dynamic II stems, hope it has been received Thanks ~pb On Saturday, June 28, 2014 10:00:23 AM UTC-7, williwoods wrote: *NEW PRICES*: $OLD - Brooks Swift Saddle, Black, broken in. in great shape, no scrapes. $35 - Selle Marino Superleggero Touriste M saddle. Vintage saddle.

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Swift saddle, Nitto Dynamic II Stems, Cinelli Stem, Velo Orange Hammered Fenders, Dura Ace 7400/Mavic Open 4CD wheelset

2014-07-01 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Will, Did you receive my private message re the Dynamics? Thank you, Peter On Friday, June 6, 2014 7:17:37 PM UTC-7, williwoods wrote: Been away for a while..and bought a new/old bike. these were the spoils of the build more or less. I will be sharing my newest bike soon once its

Re: [RBW] Planning to ride Sacramento - San Fransisco

2014-07-14 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Otto, For what it's worth -- Sacramento itself is a worthwhile destination, but riding from Sac to San Francisco would not be at the top of my list if I were a visitor. Sacramento is in a very flat river valley, it will be quite hot, and I don't consider that area particularly scenic. On

Re: [RBW] Planning to ride Sacramento - San Fransisco

2014-07-17 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:11:00 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: If I were in Sacramento with a bike loaded with touring gear and two days to tour, the first thing I'd do would be to hop on the train to San Jose. Roll on/roll off bike service! Thanks, Anne. I didn't want to sound

[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

2014-07-31 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Good suggestions so far. My thoughts, either Eugene to Eureka, or Eureka to San Francisco. Both are about right for distance, with lots of small detour opportunities. I'd be nervous about relying on campgrounds during the peak family outing season of the year, but my understanding is that

Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

2014-07-31 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:40:45 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: If you're contemplating doing the dirt part of the Lost Coast, pay attention to water. I'm pretty sure there is no water to be had south of Wailaki campground, until you get to Westport: no faucets, no creeks.It isn't a

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Ritchey Road Logic Frame, fork and Chris King headset

2014-08-01 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I just bought a grail frame I've been seeking for about ten years, a titanium Serotta Schwinn Paramount 60th Anniversary. Cleaned out my discretionary fund. However please do me a favor and send pix. I think I have one empty hook in the garage. ~Peter On Thursday, July 31, 2014

[RBW] Re: WTB: ~60cm Rambouillet or similar

2014-08-03 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
William, I'm going to send you a direct email. I've been finding that my direct emails from the list web page often don't go through, so if you don't hear from me, please try to email me. Thanks, Peter On Saturday, August 2, 2014 11:04:27 AM UTC-7, William! wrote: My dad's looking for a

[RBW] Re: UPDATED FS: Shifters, Brakes, Derailleurs, Tires, Crankset

2014-08-25 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Direct email sent, but I find that direct emails sent from the google groups website usually don't go through. Drop me a line if you don't get my email. Thanks, Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

2014-08-29 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
60cm Rambouillet? I might have an extra (frame/fork/headset) lying around https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/12751793795/ ~Peter On Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:05:36 PM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: As much as I like my Sam Hillborne, I don't love it. What bothers me is the six

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubus Silver Tara Rack (front)

2014-09-02 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
pm sent, please let me know if you don't receive it thanks pb On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 7:45:32 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: I have a lightly used Tara rack I would like to sell. $55 + shipping. You can see it here: http://www.therandonneeshop.com/products/show/48-tara Mine was

[RBW] Re: Packing SS-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools Gears to make it easier?

2014-09-10 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
61 seat tube and 28cm steerer tube here. I do not need to remove my fork, but looking at various folks' packing methods online, it becomes clear that there are lots of ways to do this job. This is the best sequence I have found to date: http://sandsmachine.com/pack_r3.htm . I think it's

[RBW] Re: Crabon forks are not your best bet for swordfighting

2014-09-16 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Coincidentally, swords also make poor bicycle forks. What that tells us, I don't know, but I'm sure it's somehow profound. ~pb On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:45:18 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: I can't say the new Fork Wars video necessarily proves a point, but it certainly makes a

[RBW] Re: Heads up for a very rare sighting opportunity. KIT, at the SFR 200k tomorrow!

2015-01-23 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Is the turn-around all the way to the end of the road/start of the hiking trail trail, at Pierce Point Ranch? Pt Reyes Station out Pierce Point Road always feels much longer than it is. Funny, I guess the very end is called Tomales Point -- I've always thought of the very end as Pierce Point.

Re: [RBW] Semi-Rivv-y News

2015-02-05 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:03:33 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: Beautiful bike, but there's not much that would make me want to ride period correct drivetrain components like that on a brevet. I'm firmly in the modern camp. Yes, beautiful bike. If necessary, I could deal with

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

2015-02-17 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:31:51 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: Grant was responsible for the late-80's/early-90's transition to more roadish geometry on the Bridgestone MB's, so I would say he had a particular interest in the subject. It was much lauded by the cycling mags at the

[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

2015-02-17 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Drew, was it a new, never-before-assembled frame? I don't know how clean those frames are when Riv sends them out. For clarification -- I'm not saying they aren't clean -- I'm saying I don't know. Does Riv have a policy of facing and chasing before shipping? Or was it a used and dirty

[RBW] 61x60 c-c Riv Custom San Diego CL $550

2015-02-12 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Well, this seems attractive. A bit smaller, I'd have bought it by now. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/4883409155.html ~pb -- 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: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

2015-01-27 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Flipping a bike over makes it much harder and clumsier to remove the rear wheel, which is the only wheel that is pertinent, since if it's the front wheel, it's easy to figure out how to manage the bike without flipping it. I can have a wheel out, and the tube out, before you can finish even

[RBW] Re: fs/trade Phil wood wheel, Nitto.....

2015-01-27 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Dylan, Like Mark, I have some pretty simple questions about the XTR wheel. Spoke count. Condition/true/round. Color. I'll defer to Mark as the first posted in response to you. ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: FS Thread Part 2

2015-01-30 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Zack, sending PM re windshirt ~pb On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:58:47 AM UTC-8, Zack wrote: Marmot Dri Clime Windshirt, Black, XL, worn a few times $35. (Note: This jacket is so great as a cold weather cycling jacket) Ibex OD Heather Long Sleeve, Green, XL, barely worn $75. Ibex Blue

[RBW] Re: FS Thread Part 2

2015-01-30 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Zach, I sent you a private message saying that I would like to purchase the windshirt. Hope it made its way to you. Thanks Peter -- 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

[RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my new Rambouillet

2015-01-05 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
If you're considering a heavy-ish load on the front end of your Rambouillet, you might do some research. I do not claim to actually know a thing about this, but I have asked myself about the same modifications, so I did some digging around on the web, and I found a handful of comments stating

[RBW] Can anyone help with delivery, Sacramento - Marin?

2015-01-06 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Can anyone help with delivery, Sac - Marin? I have a bike stashed and languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15 minutes north of the 101-580 intersection. This is a non-urgent situation. Thanks for any assistance, Peter -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
This is one of many threads that makes me very grateful that I am satisfied to work with off the shelf systems. I don't need creative, mix and match, Shimergo, etc, etc, etc. Generally, my only question is, do I have enough gear range for the challenge at hand. If you are bad-ass enough to

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

2015-01-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Gosh, it seems that the OP, Mr. Llama, has abandoned this thread. Mr. Llama? Paging Mr. Llama? Are you busy buildingng a bicycle? I thought that a poor man's (tastefull) fixie was a Raleigh International with a single cog. - pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Minor Handlebar Obsession

2015-02-10 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
No one has commented on the most significant part of Jay's post? On Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:10:24 AM UTC-8, Jay Norman wrote: So I put our resident on-line bidder expert to work on the job (wife) and before it knew it, the frame was in our living room! Great job honey! ~pb (I have

[RBW] Re: Tall/big boys wool jersey sale of this and any other century.

2015-02-10 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:39:58 AM UTC-8, Peter Adler wrote: http://www.ebay.com/sch/rgz4ams/m.html?item=291378019737hash=item43d77bbd99pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0rt=nc_trksid=p2047675.l2562 I'm wondering if those sizes run really small. For reference:

[RBW] Re: Can anyone help with delivery, Sacramento - Marin?

2015-01-07 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
This shuttle is underway. Thanks!! ~Peter On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 1:37:37 PM UTC-8, pb wrote: Can anyone help with delivery, Sac - Marin? I have a bike stashed and languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15 minutes north of the 101-580 intersection. This

[RBW] Re: Barcon cable routing

2015-03-18 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I belong to the under-the-tape, up-to-the-stem school. Tidier. Always out of the way. Friction not an issue. If desired, and if there is no other conflict, like a bottle cage mounted under the down tube, you can run the housings to the opposite (wrong) down tube stops, and then cross the

[RBW] Re: Getting comfortable on the Noodle

2015-03-18 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:57:50 AM UTC-7, George Schick wrote: Far and away the most comfortable bars I've ever owned are the Ritchey BioMax. Yes. Agreed. Homely, but very ergonomic. These truly were an ergonomic innovation, but evidently the strange look didn't sell

[RBW] Re: Getting comfortable on the Noodle

2015-03-12 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Always tough to peer through the computer screen to set up another guy's bike, but, some responses - I dislike Noodles, and can't get comfortable on them. Tried three times and punted. I'm now transitioning pretty much all of the fleet to SOMA Hwy One, which design offers a couple of

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

2015-03-12 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Possible option - cut it/grind it/remove it, touch up the paint so as to avoid a re-paint, and carry out the brazing work at some point down the road when you're actually ready for paint? Assuming you're not ready for paint yet? Just an idea. Under that model, it also shouldn't be necessary

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

2015-03-24 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:49:55 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: ...if you're touring with 50 pounds of gear, you probably also want fenders. Maybe so, but the OP referred to light touring. Fifty pounds of gear, in my world, is not light touring. Anyhoo I hope Alan will put a

[RBW] Re: Appropriate compensation for help with a Craigslist sale?

2015-03-24 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'd like to clarify that when I was musing about a shop charge of maybe one hour / $75 for packing, I wasn't suggesting that as compensation, and I wasn't implying that I would ask that. I was, rather, thinking aloud about what a buyer would have to pay if I didn't do the boxing, and I was

[RBW] Re: 21st Century Collectible? Vintage Carbon

2015-03-04 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 5:07:49 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: GRAFTEK http://boulderbicycle.bike/Bicycle-Frames-and-Forks/GrafTek-58cm-NOS-Vintage-Aero-Carbon-Fiber-Road-Bike-Early-Carbon-Collectible.html Boulder bikes has somehow gotten a hold of some NOS copies of a very early

[RBW] 58 QB Inland Empire CL $850 complete bike

2015-02-23 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
58 QB Inland Empire CL $850 complete bike no connection http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/4870700510.html ~pb (man of few words) -- 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

[RBW] Re: Solvent tank for drivetrain cleaning

2015-02-25 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
It's worth doing a scan of the ebay results for parts washer: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Tools-/631/i.html?_nkw=parts+washer This 3.5 gal bench-top unit sounds like it has the right features, $80 shipped:

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 the new 11

2015-02-26 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:54:35 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: ... unlike the case with 8, where anything wide range not beginning with 11 was discontinued... FYI, I recently bought a Sunrace 12-32 8-speed from Amazon. Eighteen-fifty, shipped. I very much did not want to

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-25 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:06:34 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: When I started cycling in 1990 the landscape in Northern California was roadies in lycra, mountain bikers in lycra, and po' folks like me in street clothes on Goodwill beater bikes. There was no in between. Hmmmn,

[RBW] Re: FS: FSA Metropolis Patterson crankset for your Quickbeam

2015-02-25 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Very intriguing. Almost ... tempting. Fascinating piece of equipment. Mike, are you including a BB? What is the crank length? Thanks, ~pb -- 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: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 3:25:08 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Is that the best rhetoric (argument, in the technical sense) the racing crowd could produce? That rather says it all. Sardonic grin. Huh? To what are you referring? What racing crowd? Which argument? Norma

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 4:57:32 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: Why? Why, over and over again? Because the racing philosophy has the mainstream and the LBS. And it's not what serves most causal riders best, and I applaud Grant for calling them out for it. We all have seen at the

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 8:18:22 PM UTC-8, Doug Williams wrote: pb, Hmmm...I'm glad that you found a few good LBS's, No, I called three, and got three answers. I made three calls. I got three answers. I chose the three because they were representative of three major corporate

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

2015-03-24 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:00:31 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: ... I don't think 50 pounds of gear will work well with the 28 mm tires which are the biggest his Ram will handle. ??? !!! ??? I assume that bike must have fenders? I'm on (fenderless) Ram number 3 (orange 58,

[RBW] Re: Appropriate compensation for help with a Craigslist sale?

2015-03-24 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm going to make some rambling observations and comments. I can't count all the bicycle transactions I have facilitated for other people. Thirty? Forty? Many. The most recent one shipped out last Thursday. I'd say that the whole process takes an absolute minimum of five hours. -

[RBW] Re: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

2015-04-21 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Marin Century, Aug 1, covers very classic and classy West Marin territory, always a good ride, with numerous route options. It's one of the very few organized rides that I'm motivated to do, and I'm planning to be there on something... maybe my travel Gunnar, or maybe the '82 Sequoia I have

[RBW] Riv Surly sighting, I-15 northbound, San Diego County, this morning

2015-04-09 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Driving north on the 15 through Rancho Bernardo and Escondido this morning, I spotted two pick-up trucks with surf racks, one with a Surly in the back, and the other with an Atlantis in the back. Seems likely you're on the list? ~Peter -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-09 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I recently built a bike with 8-speed XT bits that were gathered in a leisurely fashion, mostly from the bay, along with this and that from the list and from my boxes. Each individual transaction seemed cheap, and I was careful never to total the costs, therefore the build was cheap. QED.

[RBW] Re: A brevet ride report with a Riv in the wild meeting.

2015-06-09 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Fantastic ride report, and good wishes for PBP. ~pb On Monday, June 8, 2015 at 9:08:27 PM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/06/east-creek-600k-simmering-melange-of.html for those who may be interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Where you on River Road Thursday?

2015-06-29 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 8:21:56 AM UTC-7, Sofia Torres wrote: I'm going to bet it's the river road across the George Washington bridge from Manhattan. I'm betting on DC - Potomac - and eastbound ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-07-29 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Orange Rambouillet, Campy 10 (Riv content checked off) Hampsten Travelissimo Ti, built by Kent Eriksen, Campy 10 Merlin Agilis Ti Campy 10 Schwinn Paramount 60th Anniversary Ti, built by Serotta, Campy 10 Seven Alaris Ti Campy 10 with flat bars. Why? Set it up for my wife, who rides the same

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-07-29 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
oops ... I knew I was missing one. Gunnar Roadie SS, Campy 10 On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:54:20 AM UTC-7, pb wrote: Orange Rambouillet, Campy 10 (Riv content checked off) Hampsten Travelissimo Ti, built by Kent Eriksen, Campy 10 Merlin Agilis Ti Campy 10 Schwinn Paramount 60th

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

2015-07-30 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9:53:51 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: What are prairie dog bars? -- 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: Racer loves Rivendell

2015-07-30 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 5:26:29 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 8:17:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: There's a definite negative attitude on this list toward racers. no there isn't. Gosh, I sure perceive one, and it started at the source. It pervaded the

Re: [RBW] Orange Rambouillet at Holmes in Camp Hill PA

2015-08-12 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mark, Have you noticed that the orange Rambouillet is slightly faster? Glad you got the blue one back. Peter On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:56:48 AM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: Of course, I just recovered my stolen Rambouillet a little over a month ago (still can't believe it), so I now

[RBW] 66 Rambouillet on the bay

2015-07-21 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I don't have it in front of me, so you'll have to search it. Very new-ish 66cm Ram, kind'a coffee color and a tasteful build, as I recall. On the bay. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: PBP Training Weekend

2015-07-21 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Great photos, nice ride, well done. Holy cow, you made it up to Fort Bragg?? Nice. Do I recognize the ice cream stand as being in Cloverdale? Classy bike. Bonne route, bonne journee, ~pb (San Diego, but soon to be Sonoma) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Laid off and in a Quandary

2015-10-06 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Wayne, it sounds like you're not asking for advice, but folks are chiming in. I'll add my barely two cents worth. Have you written a monthly family budget, carefully listing all of your necessary and elective expenses? Have you written a business plan for the farm including a projection of any

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

2015-09-21 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:08:40 PM UTC-7, Will wrote: > > This is so true. I test rode a 7 Ti with all the high end stuff ... It > was way less fun than my Atlantis with the old school drive train. > H. Could you define "fun"? Seriously. I'd posit that your conclusion is

[RBW] Re: For Orange Ramboullet owners

2016-02-10 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nice bike. :-) ~pb On Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 9:36:33 AM UTC-8, mike goldman wrote: > this will lower the pad height on those 'too high rear brake bridges". i > find that tektro 539 calipers have enough reach but Shimano br650 > doesnt...i had to file the slot and use mtb pads which have

[RBW] Re: derailleur hanger

2016-03-01 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Absolutely, positively, definitely straighten it. No hesitation. If, in fact, it has been bent so badly that it is starting to weaken, that will be apparent in the straightening process (it will begin to crack or obviously soften), but my bet is 99 to 1 for success. Don't fall on it again,

[RBW] Re: Need advice on a potential Quickbeam Modification

2016-03-01 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Stuff: http://www.cyclingabout.com/carbon-belt-drive-everything-you-ever-need-to-know/ which in turn takes us to a shop which reportedly does the conversion work and which is apparently not far from you: http://www.cyclemonkey.com/ Peter (Google is my friend) -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: NOS 56 Rambouillett on KC Craigslist

2016-03-07 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 8:45:12 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > Likely I'm the only lister with only one Rivendell and an orange Ram would > be such a neat sporty bike. > I'm down to only one Riv: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/16126988157/in/album-72157646685720044/ Gotta have

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino Alpina Crankset 175mm 48/34 110mm BCD

2016-05-19 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
PM sent - please let me know if you don't get it. Thanks ~Peter On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:16:27 PM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > For Sale - Sugino Alpina Crankset in excellent condition. Less than 200 > miles total. Chainrings are ramped and pinned, 9/10 speed. Compatible with > 5-10 speeds.

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino Alpina Crankset 175mm 48/34 110mm BCD

2016-05-20 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob, I tried PM'ing again, and here also is my email address. pbridge130 AT aol DOT com Thanks, pb On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 10:53:32 AM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > Hi Peter - I did not receive. > > Bob > > On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12:35:15 PM UTC-5, pb wrote: >> >> PM sent - please

[RBW] Re: Bicycling Magazine redeems itself...a little.

2016-05-12 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 1:07:33 PM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I am a long time subscriber to that magazine and I find as my riding has > evolved/changed to a more Rivendell styled experience... > How long-time? I wonder how much of that shift has to do with increased age as

[RBW] Re: Bicycling Magazine redeems itself...a little.

2016-05-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2:15:33 PM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I'm 57 and been biking since I was a little girl. Interpret that as you > will Huh? Wouldn't it be more enlightening if you were to try to report on what has motivated the changes in your tastes? At 59 I find

[RBW] Re: GF looking for riv bike size 50

2016-07-28 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not what or where you asked for, but the potential for a really, really nice GF bike https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/5671832658.html That's been listed for a while. ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Custom and early orange Rambouillet

2016-07-28 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Rishi, so that's where all the remaining 175 TA Zephyrs went. I might be interested in the Arkels. What color? Ping me directly: pbridge130 AT aol DOT com. Peter On Friday, July 22, 2016 at 12:24:43 PM UTC-7, Rishi Dev wrote: > Hi Everyone. Selling my beloved bicycle. Frame is custom

[RBW] Who was selling Ortlieb panniers? Available?

2016-08-02 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Who on the list was selling Ortlieb panniers? I PM'ed, but PM's often don't work for me. I would consider fronts or rears or both. My email -- pbridge130 AT aol DOT com Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Saddle recommendations for old lady butts

2016-08-03 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I can only speak on behalf of my own butt. I think Specialized is doing really good work with saddles. I'm pretty sure they cover the full gamut of styles. As someone else suggested, how often she rides will be a question, as will be distance and riding position. For me, Toupe 155 is

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

2016-06-28 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Why not start here, or on the BOB list, or at least provide links to your listings elsewhere? ~pb On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 4:20:00 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote: > So, buying a Sam for me and a Sam for the wife, before selling Our Other > Bikes(tm) was painful financially, but Sams are

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

2016-08-05 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anybody who's in or goes to Sac, I'd suggest you get to know Addison at Addison's Bicycle Reparium. Quirky, funky, hip, independent, vintage, beater, Riv-oriented, BQ-oriented coolness. https://www.facebook.com/bicyclerepairium/ https://www.google.com/#q=addison%27s+bicycle+reparium ~pb

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

2016-08-05 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Andrew, it's pretty unlikely that anybody "needs" your Jones. Creation of desire and impulse and feeding frenzy in your audience is helped enormously by putting some effort into providing careful and detailed photographs. Or perhaps you don't *actually* want to sell, in which case,

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

2016-07-03 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 3:14:36 AM UTC-7, Matt B. wrote: > > PBH - 25cm for a fistful of seat post and if you want the bars anywhere > near saddle height. That's precisely consistent with my own experience. For anybody who wants another source of data, I have a lot of respect for the

[RBW] Re: FS (or T): Various Riv-ish Parts

2016-08-16 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sorry, all, responding on-list as my PMs don't usually work. Eric, I'm good for the Nitto Tallux 11. BTW, is that 11 by Nitto's measurements, or actual 11 c-c? Potentially interested in other bits as well. Could you please respond directly? --> pbridge 130 at aol dot com <-- remove

[RBW] GF looking for riv bike size 50

2016-08-15 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jonathan, have you vanished? Were you actually looking for a bike? Idle chat? Here you go: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Specialized-Sequoia-1980s-/391529770823?nav=SEARCH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:24:12 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > hogwash, Deac, > What Ron Mc said, also based on dramatic personal experience, including a helmet smashed at speed, and a head that felt pretty darn good. Un-Rivvy/Bobby, but my preferred helmet is a Specialized S-Works.

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

2016-09-08 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
The combination of a handlebar which has substantial rearward reach, with a long stem to move the bars forward, suddenly strikes me as a kind of silly conflicting redundancy. Does the total tube length of the bars make them flexy? ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-20 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:09:51 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > Faster to sell that is!  > You don't see many blues and greens for sale but people sure are dumping > their oranges around here alot!  > Huh? Pardon me? I strongly prefer the orange. I've owned the blue. Offer

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-20 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 8:35:48 PM UTC-7, adam leibow wrote: > > thanks for all your replies. my PBH & SH are exactly the same as iamkeith. > 87 & 76, respectively. i'm thinking the 60cm will probably be good then. > Coincidentally, 87 PBH and 76 seat height here as well. 58 Ram was

Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

2016-10-27 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Since people seem to be voting, I'll cast my vote. I want a couple of simple things in a handlebar. I want a flat and short top that blends seamlessly into Ergo levers and I want a hand position in the drops that's comfortable. I guess I have to admit that I can't recall whether or not the

[RBW] Re: FS: 27.2 thomson silver seatpost

2017-07-25 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Johnny, I'm confirming that an incoming frame is 27.2 in which case I am interested. Private messages rarely work for me - please ping me at pbridge...@aol.com Thanks On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 9:45:06 AM UTC-7, Singlespeed Johnny wrote: > didn't hear back from perspective buyer, so this

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-05-23 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
A few random responses. - Looks like Mike Matthews has built quite the marketing machine, with a variety of books and variations. If he isn't a snake oil peddler, he's still a peddler. Just observing. - When I was 45 I was at 6% body fat and I could still hang in with the 1&2 pack. I was

[RBW] FS - Gauging Interest - Bikes, Frames, Parts

2018-01-31 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I could use the Sirius rings. Color and price? Thanks Peter -- 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] Rambouillet purchase

2018-08-28 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
How confident are you that it fits you? It strikes me as clearly too small for the rider for whom it is set up in the photo. Fit is more important than price (unless, I suppose, price is more important). Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Pacenti Brevet 700c rim questions.

2018-09-02 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 1:24:01 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > FRBWOBI: > Whatever might that mean, Lum Gim Fong? -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTT/WTB: Paul Minimoto for Paul Motolites

2018-09-02 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Gabe please pm if you didn't get my pm. ~pb On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 11:56:22 AM UTC-7, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > > Hi all, > > I have a set of black Minimotos that I'd like to trade for a set of > Motolites. Black is my first choice, but I'd be down with other colors. > > The Minimotos

[RBW] 90 degree stem

2018-09-05 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Justin, if you cruise the bay looking for Nitto Dynamic II or 2 you'll find 90 degree stems. Limited choice and standard (short) quills, e.g. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-Dynamic-2-Stem-22-2X120Mm-90-D-25-4Mm-Bar-/192451916066 ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-03-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
ow you build that aerobic zone. > > Hope this helps. > > Tim > > > > On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 10:50 AM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> Arriving late to this conversation. I have also been "reasonably" >> l

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-03-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Arriving late to this conversation. I have also been "reasonably" low-carb for the past few years, but without a real plan. A few weeks ago an old friend whom I respect recommended ketogenic, and I took the plunge. Results are good, similar to others, weight loss, smooth energy delivery,

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

2018-03-14 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bill, I look forward to seeing pix. Your appetite for bikes exceeds mine, although I announced I was at N+0 a year ago, and there's a new bike in the garage and another on the way, so I guess I was wrong. If you need a home for a 59 Black Mountain road, I suppose I'd like to know about it,

[RBW] Re: Prague to Paris route help

2018-04-17 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
This could be worth a read http://europeancycling.blogspot.com/2014/08/paneuropa-cycle-route-paris-to-prague.html plus more https://www.google.com/search?q=bicycle+route+from+prague+to+paris== ~pb On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:57:59 AM UTC-7, Esteban wrote: > Hi, folks. > > I'm beginning

[RBW] Re: Prague to Paris route help

2018-04-17 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Esteban, As I am linear and pragmatic, I also went to Google Maps to look at the route. It does not offer a cycling option, BUT! If you choose the walking option, suddenly the route is diverted to smaller roads and smaller towns, and it's actually more direct than the highway driving route.

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet in San Diego

2018-02-27 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nick, I happen to be in San Diego at the moment. Are you around tomorrow? Peter -- 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: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-16 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:29:23 PM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote: > > The campgrounds in Oregon were all nice and clean, most with hot showers. > CA, not so good, but made do. > Ah. Yes. Sad to say, still true. Oregon campgrounds nice and well-maintained, California ones tired and

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