My gawd, Scott! What bike have you with a better frame than the Ram, pray tell? There really aren't that many Toyo frames in existence are there?
Just teasing, sorta. I bought an orange Ram from a fellow Georgia iBob last June. I've loved the color for ages and blessed to now own one (size 54). I have a bunch of bikes and the Ram on 38 mm wide tires is truly sublime, blowing away the Vitus, Bridgestone, Trek, Bianchi, Cannondale and Klein in the stable. True there is no easy match for the metallic pearl orange paint, short of going to a local custom car/motorcycle painter that may/may not be painting with a similar color. They'll fill a 2 ounce bottle while cleaning out the sprayer for a next to nothing price. However, within just a few miles of where I live exists every premium car dealer available in the US. But, orange isn't too common in the proper shade (Porsche signal orange which isn't metallic, Corvette atomic orange with is too bronzy, Lotus looks like pumpkin). Lamborghini has a color that is pretty darn close as I see it from the road. The color is available on the Aventador and called "arancio atlas orange metallic". There is a color code that a couple of paint places offer in touch-up quantities. When the weather moderates a bit, I'm going to ride the Ram over to the dealer to compare paints. Touch-up is a process to get it right so that the old paint blends with the new paint. Small scratches will blend in well thanks to the light reflectivity of a bright metallic over a light grey primer, finished with clear coat. If only Mr. Bell had given the paint formula to Riv for future reference! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA where all the orange leaves are now on the wet ground On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 3:07 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > [email protected] > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!forum/rbw-owners-bunch/topics> > Google > Groups > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email/#!overview> > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email/#!overview> > Topic digest > View all topics > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!forum/rbw-owners-bunch/topics> > > - 3-Speed MTBing Resources? <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_0> - 4 > Updates > - Anyone know about cycling Death Valley > <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_1> - 2 Updates > - FS: 700c Wheelset - Mavic A319 Rims - Shimano Deore Hubs - 36h - > $150 plus shipping <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_2> - 2 Updates > - FS Silver Power Ratchet Shifters and Bar-end Pods > <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_3> - 1 Update > - The RBW Website has a new look... > <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_4> - 2 Updates > - BG Rock and roll tires 700c <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_5> > - 2 Updates > - Cheviot dreaming <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_6> - 2 Updates > - Bicycle Belle Ding Ding <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_7> - 1 > Update > - Winter tires - studded <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_8> - 3 > Updates > - Enjoying autumn colors <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_9> - 1 > Update > - Binder bolt and nut specs? <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_10> > - 2 Updates > - POST YOUR BIKE PICS ON FLICKR RIVENDELL SITE > <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_11> - 1 Update > - Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam? > <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_12> - 1 Update > - FS 58cm Rambouillet <#m_-1775772962035869042_group_thread_13> - 1 > Update > > 3-Speed MTBing Resources? > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/1c48b5b1463b05cb?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Thomas McCause <[email protected]>: Nov 08 07:34AM -0800 > > I have a > dingle speed that works wonderfully... > it does require a "manual shift" > > another idea, though somewhat more technical would be > > http://blog.jonesbikes.com/6-speed-cassettes/ > > > On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 2:50:46 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: > [email protected]: Nov 08 11:00AM -0800 > > I remember seeing a schlumpf drive at my old shop. Kinda cool but too > weird for me. I currently have my cross check setup as a 2 x 9 with no > front der. I didn't have the correct shim so I left the der off and I may > just leave it that way. Bif ring for commuting, then nudge the chain over > with toe for hills or off road. One less cable ftw. > > Nash > dougP <[email protected]>: Nov 08 12:03PM -0800 > > Is anyone aware of a 3 speed hub that fits Rivendell's drop out spacing? > IIRC ithat's usually 132.5 on geared bikes. My personal experience with > converting a steel geared bike to 3 speed required finding an axle for 126 > mm OLD as the standard for the old S-As was 120 mm. > > dougP > > On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3:10:28 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Eric Norris <[email protected]>: Nov 08 12:06PM -0800 > > Sturmey Archer hubs are spaced at 120mm, but they come with spacers that > allow use in wider frames. I have one on a frame with 126mm spacing and it > works fine. > > --Eric N > [email protected] > www.CampyOnly.com > Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > @Campyonlyguy > > > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > Anyone know about cycling Death Valley > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/38c3f581f5f0c5e4?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > dougP <[email protected]>: Nov 08 11:17AM -0800 > > Just took the time to find a couple of photos. This was April 2013. You > have to track it down but there is a "Stovepipe Well" and a story > explaining the name. My notes show that the climb from Texas Spring to > Dante's View is 5,400' in approx 25 miles. One of the guys who attempted > the climb noted he was doing 4 mph with 4 miles to go; should be there in > an hour. Then at 3 miles to go he was down to 3 mph; still another hour. > He did the math & decided the downhill option was more attractive. > > dougP > > On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 5:39:08 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: > Ryan Fleming <[email protected]>: Nov 08 11:53AM -0800 > > Who's the scruffy character? Is it you? Whoever it is the scenery looks > like something out of Mad Max or High Plains Drifter or something > > On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 1:17:41 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote: > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > FS: 700c Wheelset - Mavic A319 Rims - Shimano Deore Hubs - 36h - $150 plus > shipping > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/d626582db2ce5083?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > David B <[email protected]>: Nov 08 09:43AM -0800 > > Selling a spare wheelset. These were installed on a my Redwood and went on > a test ride the length of an alley. > Decided to go with stick with CR18s instead. These would be great with > larger tires. > Details... > > 700c. > Mavic A319 Rims - silver - double-eyelets > Shimano Deore Hubs - silver/gunmetal-ish color - T610 - no qr skewers > 36 db spokes > Stan's rim tape installed > Can include a new wide-range 8-speed cassette if you'd like, forget the > specifics on it, but just ask > > $150 plus shipping. > Local Chicagoland sale preferred - I can drop off within general region. > Contact off-list with any questions/inquiries. > Thanks, > David > River Grove, IL > David B <[email protected]>: Nov 08 11:36AM -0800 > > These are spoken for, pending pickup. > Thanks, > David > > On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 11:43:18 AM UTC-6, David B wrote: > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > FS Silver Power Ratchet Shifters and Bar-end Pods > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/7780c256b6bcc793?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > "Tim O. (Portland, OR)" <[email protected]>: Nov 08 11:36AM > -0800 > > Hello again, > > I have a set of Silver/IRD thumbies with some cosmetic character for sale. > The bolts on the bottom are oxidized on the outside and one of the black > tabs has been replaced with Newbaums. They are mechanically perfect. > Originally, they come with two sets of washers--one with a stopper tab and > one without. These just have one of each style of washer, which should > still give you all the range you need. I really liked the feel and look of > these shifters, but I going to give try indexed shifting. > > See the pictures for more details: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/PEfKnI4Hp6BD3wCh1 > > $45 shipped for the thumb shifters. > > I also have a set of Silver bar-end pods that I could throw in for an > additional $20. All the original bits are still there. They have a touch > of > shellac on the edges, but otherwise they're basically new. Separately, I'd > sell them for $25 shipped. > > $65 shipped for shifters and bar-end pods. > > Sorry for the repeat post, but I thought this might be a more effective > route. > > Thanks! > Tim > Portland, OR > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > The RBW Website has a new look... > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/afeca19ddeb27b46?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > dougP <[email protected]>: Nov 08 11:00AM -0800 > > Try this: > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines/ > > dougP > > On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 11:59:08 AM UTC-8, lum gim fong wrote: > dougP <[email protected]>: Nov 08 11:00AM -0800 > > On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 11:45:42 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > BG Rock and roll tires 700c > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/db6c971d3ad3edfd?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Davey Two Shoes <[email protected]>: Nov 08 06:49AM -0800 > > so...about these tires... > Carla Waugh <[email protected]>: Nov 08 09:10AM -0800 > > Davey do you want them? Where do you live? I’ll send them to you so let me > know. > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > Cheviot dreaming > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/cb10abe0e4215fcc?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Ryan Fleming <[email protected]>: Nov 08 08:48AM -0800 > > Porsche Ruby Red by Rivendell's current painter. I thought about this > colour myself. Very classy! > > On Cyclofiend > > <goog_187329383> > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc095-cvanorsdol0406.html > <http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc095-cvanorsdol0406.html> > > On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:52:51 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > Chris Birkenmaier <[email protected]>: Nov 08 09:00AM -0800 > > Ryan I'm getting Metallic Black. Thought that would be a classic color > that goes well with many other colors (bar tape, pedals) > > On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 1:50:12 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > Bicycle Belle Ding Ding > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/5785e36f62544b6d?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > REC <[email protected]>: Nov 08 08:25AM -0800 > > I think it is a noble use of TBBITW--to give comfort to someone you love. > > ... I started using TBBITW as a dog stroller. Riding was too rough for his > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > Winter tires - studded > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/4c43caca2107d98?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > RonaTD <[email protected]>: Nov 08 07:33AM -0800 > > On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 9:02:29 AM UTC-6, David B wrote: > > bike conversion. > > They're not ideal for more snowy roads. For that I'd go with a 2.1" > > option. > > That doesn't match my experience. I have A10 650B tires and Schwalbe > Winter > Marathon 26x2.1". In the typical plowed-but-slushy-with-tire-tracks > conditions that we have here, the 2.1" tires on my Riv ATB float too > easily, causing abrupt loss of control in an exciting/terrifying way. The > A10s on my Cheviot and on my Protovelo(Bleriot) are far more stable. On > the > Cheviot the long wheelbase really helps, too. The reality is that deep > (say, more than 4"), fresh snow is challenging for any bicycle. > > Ted Durant > Milwaukee, WI > Belopsky <[email protected]>: Nov 08 07:59AM -0800 > > Hey all, I've found a bike shop in Finland that will ship Nokian A10 to > the > states. I'm thinking about putting an order in. It does not make sense to > only order 2 due to the shipping cost so seeing if there is interest for > more. If I order 4 tires to myself it comes in at $62 a tire > Peter White <[email protected]>: Nov 08 11:08AM -0500 > > Yup, it's silly alright. Frustrating too. > > PJW > > > -- > Peter White > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > Enjoying autumn colors > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/3ce405b3e13ea557?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Mike Williams <[email protected]>: Nov 08 08:08AM -0800 > > Great photos Takashi, thank you for sharing > > Sent from my iPhone > > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > Binder bolt and nut specs? > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/98f01cf52ae45038?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Jim Bronson <[email protected]>: Nov 08 08:20AM -0600 > > I hadn't tried them in a while but a few years back I went to Home Depot by > my old house and they were pretty well stocked up with all sorts of socket > cap hex bolts that were useful on bicycles, so I stocked up. I never > bought an M6, I guess, because I didn't have one in my collection big > enough for the binder bolt. > > You're right though, this time they sucked. They didn't even have any M6 > nuts. There was a space for them but they were sold out. They had the > Nyloc kind but I wasn't about to use those. Lowe's had the nuts, and also > an M6-25. I used that rather than a 20. Maybe could use a 20 and it would > mount flush. the 25 sticks out about an eighth of an inch, which is not a > big deal to me. > > In case you were wondering about the Why, I sheared off the binder bolt on > my Redwood a couple of years back. Ever since then I have switched the > binder bolt back and forth between my Custom and my Redwood depending on > which I wanted to ride. I finally decided this was a completely ridiculous > situation and to do something about it. > > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > signature goes here > jeffrey kane <[email protected]>: Nov 08 07:24AM -0800 > > (+) 1 on bicyclebolts.com -- their stainless steel bolt quality is quite > good. You don't have to buy the Tamper Proof caps (they have regular hex > head types as well) -- I use the Tamper Proof caps because I lock my bike > up here and there in NYC. > > On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 9:20:51 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > POST YOUR BIKE PICS ON FLICKR RIVENDELL SITE > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/2dc90248a4edc564?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > "Jon Dukeman,central Colorado" <[email protected]>: Nov 08 07:14AM > -0800 > > I saw a post where owners were wanting a site to up load photos of their > Rivendells. > Rivendell has a site on flickr. > https://www.flickr.com/groups/rivendell/pool/ > Jon > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam? > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/aef2fceb702a033e?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Davey Two Shoes <[email protected]>: Nov 08 06:48AM -0800 > > If you crave clearance get an All City Nature Boy. If not, get a Big Block > (28mm) or a Wabi (32mm) > > IMO all are better options than the Roller. > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > FS 58cm Rambouillet > <http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/t/977dfbaaec3980fd?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Scott Loveless <[email protected]>: Nov 08 09:33AM -0500 > > Hi, guys. > > I'm selling my 58cm Orange Rambouillet. $1000. It will be packed at > the LBS, buyer pays actual shipping from 17011. Local pickups are > fine, too. > > Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CjXMrpmPRKyMh16k2 If you have > any trouble accessing the photos, please let me know. I'd be happy to > attach them to an email. If you'd like to see something that I've > managed to not photograph very well, I'm happy to take more pictures. > > First, the bad. The top tube was repaired by a previous owner. This > was obviously a professional repair. The new paint is blended nicely > with the original. However, as most of you know, this particular > orange is nigh impossible to match. In good light, if you know what > you're looking at, it's pretty obvious. You should be able to see it > in the photos. The untrained eye would probably never notice. The > Jack Brown greens are nearing the end of their life. While there's > plenty of tread material, the sidewalls are starting to feel a bit > papery. They're certainly not unsafe, but will likely need to be > replaced within the next year or so. If you'd like, I'd be happy to > swap them for some new 28mm Panaracer Pasela tires. > > The very good: The wheels on this bike are really nice. Chris King > hubs laced to Velocity Aerohead rims. 8/9/10 speed compatible freehub > body. My kids call this bike "the angry hornet". > > Currently, the bike is set up with a 9-speed drive train. Dura-Ace > rear derailer and Dura-Ace down tube shifters; indexed/friction > switchable. The rings on the Specialites crank say 9/10 speed. > Shimano 600 front derailer. > > Blackburn Chicane cages. Ultegra headset, Nitto stem. Noodle > handlebar, 46cm. White cotton tape with Ardbeg plugs. Tektro levers. > Shimano calipers with Kool Stop salmon pads. I believe the seat post > is a Kalloy or similar. The B17 Special is well worn and shows it's > age. The copper rails are tarnishes and there's some superficial > cracking around the rivets. I put some VO goop on it when I got the > bike, and then put it on a shelf in favor a different saddle. > > The pedals are not included, but if you need something I have a box > full of quill pedals. I'm happy to include them if you want. > > If you're interested, but want different components, please let me > know. I have a pretty big stash of parts. For example, I could swap > the rear der for a 10-speed 105, cassette for an 11-30 10-speed and > the 9-speed down tube shifters for 10-speed bar ends. I could fit a > Sugino triple if you're more interested returning this bike to an > original configuration. Just let me know, and we'll work something > out. > > I can accept Paypal, Google Wallet or cold, hard cash. > > Thanks! > > -- > Scott Loveless > Camp Hill, PA USA > http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ > __o > _'\<,_ > (*)/ (*) > Back to top <#m_-1775772962035869042_digest_top> > You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this > group. You can change your settings on the group membership page > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!forum/rbw-owners-bunch/join> > . > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an > email to [email protected]. > -- 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 [email protected]. 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