[RBW] Re: road standard for sale
Hi! I'd love some pictures! I'm looking for a new frame for a build. Thanks, Aili On Dec 12, 1:58 pm, JL wrote: > I thought I would post this up here again before sending it to Ebay. > > Hesitant sale but here goes: 54cm 1996 Rivendell Road Standard. > Waterford built. Solid blue, original Sachs lugs, designed around > short reach brakes (at their lower limit). Expected chips for it's > age and origin. f/f/headset $900 shipped. PM me for pics or to ask > questions. Thanks > > Jason --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Best easy to find tube size as substitute for 650B?
on 12/14/08 10:37 PM, Doug Van Cleve at dvancl...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy folks. What commonly avilable tube size is the best for 650B use? Seems like I've heard of folks using 559 tubes with success, maybe 700C as well. I will most likely order some 650B tube for my dad, but in the meantime would like to know what will work without a big hassle. 559 tubes are no problem. As a reference, I once found myself way out of town on my 700C-shod cross bike, and realized upon pinch-flatting that I had swapped gear in my pack for an earlier ride, leaving my patch kit and 700C tubes at home while bringing 26" x 2.2 tubes along. They worked (though I was pretty careful to seat the tires carefully) for about 5 miles of trail and 15 of road to get home. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how it was made, the intricacy of its brakes and shifters pulling her straight in. Beauty." -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Best easy to find tube size as substitute for 650B?
I have light weight 559 x 1/25 tubes in 584 x 32 mm Grand Bois Cypress tires, no problems so far. Bill On Dec 14, 10:37 pm, "Doug Van Cleve" wrote: > Howdy folks. > > What commonly avilable tube size is the best for 650B use? Seems like I've > heard of folks using 559 tubes with success, maybe 700C as well. I will > most likely order some 650B tube for my dad, but in the meantime would like > to know what will work without a big hassle. > > Thanks, Doug --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Best easy to find tube size as substitute for 650B?
I've used skinny-ish 559 tubes many times. On Dec 15, 12:37 am, "Doug Van Cleve" wrote: > Howdy folks. > > What commonly avilable tube size is the best for 650B use? Seems like I've > heard of folks using 559 tubes with success, maybe 700C as well. I will > most likely order some 650B tube for my dad, but in the meantime would like > to know what will work without a big hassle. > > Thanks, Doug --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Polishing off the logos
Fine steel wool and wd-40 worked for me... Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Wally Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:19 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Polishing off the logos I've got a new wild hair - I've been thinking of polishing off the logos on my derailleur and brake levers. They say "Shimano 105" or just "Shimano", and I was thinking that a plain silver look would compliment my Rambouillet a bit better. I know, you can't see the logos from more than a few feet away, but winter is here, and why not? Does anyone have any experience in doing this? Does it work? What polishing compound and/or tools did you successfully use? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Polishing off the logos
Be aware that of you polish off the anodizing, you're setting yourself up for a lifetime of additional polishing. Non-anodized aluminum will get dull and tarnished. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Dec 15, 2008, at 6:19 AM, Frederick, Steve wrote: > > Fine steel wool and wd-40 worked for me... > > Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Wally > Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:19 AM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Polishing off the logos > > > > I've got a new wild hair - I've been thinking of polishing off the > logos on my derailleur and brake levers. They say "Shimano 105" or > just "Shimano", and I was thinking that a plain silver look would > compliment my Rambouillet a bit better. > > I know, you can't see the logos from more than a few feet away, but > winter is here, and why not? > > Does anyone have any experience in doing this? Does it work? What > polishing compound and/or tools did you successfully use? > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Polishing off the logos
Yeah, I used a light touch and very fine steel wool to take the logo (screen printed) off without affecting the anodizing... -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Eric Norris Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:44 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Polishing off the logos Be aware that of you polish off the anodizing, you're setting yourself up for a lifetime of additional polishing. Non-anodized aluminum will get dull and tarnished. --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Dec 15, 2008, at 6:19 AM, Frederick, Steve wrote: > > Fine steel wool and wd-40 worked for me... > > Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Wally > Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:19 AM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Polishing off the logos > > > > I've got a new wild hair - I've been thinking of polishing off the > logos on my derailleur and brake levers. They say "Shimano 105" or > just "Shimano", and I was thinking that a plain silver look would > compliment my Rambouillet a bit better. > > I know, you can't see the logos from more than a few feet away, but > winter is here, and why not? > > Does anyone have any experience in doing this? Does it work? What > polishing compound and/or tools did you successfully use? > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Best easy to find tube size as substitute for 650B?
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 1:14 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > > 559 tubes are no problem. > > As a reference, I once found myself way out of town on my 700C-shod cross > bike, and realized upon pinch-flatting that I had swapped gear in my pack > for an earlier ride, leaving my patch kit and 700C tubes at home while > bringing 26" x 2.2 tubes along. They worked (though I was pretty careful > to seat the tires carefully) for about 5 miles of trail and 15 of road to > get home. > I've used 559X2" tubes in 29er tires; the biggest problem was getting the little tubes over the big 622 rims. (I've also used 559X1" tubes in regular 2" 26 inch mountain bike tires; no problems.) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] threaded headsets
This was briefly mentioned before, but I thought I'd put it up here again. I just noticed that QBP again lists all Shimano headsets as "discontinued". Rivendell doesn't list any on their web page. I was unable to find any headsets of any kind on the Shimano web page. I've called several major wholesalers, and they don't have any either. There are some other brands of threaded headsets still available (Ritchey, Tange, Chris King, and a couple others), but they tend to be either super cheap or super expensive. The Shimano models had a lot of quality for a reasonable price, and it's sad to see them go away, as it seems they have. Anyway, for those of us who are in favor of threaded headsets, and the Shimano models in particular, now may be the time to obtain a lifetime supply. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
Jim: Thanks for the heads-up. Do you have the Stronglight A-9 in silver that was mentioned in the earlier discussion? Doug Peterson -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:15 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] threaded headsets This was briefly mentioned before, but I thought I'd put it up here again. I just noticed that QBP again lists all Shimano headsets as "discontinued". Rivendell doesn't list any on their web page. I was unable to find any headsets of any kind on the Shimano web page. I've called several major wholesalers, and they don't have any either. There are some other brands of threaded headsets still available (Ritchey, Tange, Chris King, and a couple others), but they tend to be either super cheap or super expensive. The Shimano models had a lot of quality for a reasonable price, and it's sad to see them go away, as it seems they have. Anyway, for those of us who are in favor of threaded headsets, and the Shimano models in particular, now may be the time to obtain a lifetime supply. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
No, those have been discontinued, too. Some black ones are still floating around. On Dec 15, 10:42 am, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > Jim: > > Thanks for the heads-up. Do you have the Stronglight A-9 in silver that was > mentioned in the earlier discussion? > > Doug Peterson > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha > Cyclery > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:15 AM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] threaded headsets > > This was briefly mentioned before, but I thought I'd put it up here > again. I just noticed that QBP again lists all Shimano headsets as > "discontinued". Rivendell doesn't list any on their web page. I was > unable to find any headsets of any kind on the Shimano web page. I've > called several major wholesalers, and they don't have any either. > There are some other brands of threaded headsets still available > (Ritchey, Tange, Chris King, and a couple others), but they tend to be > either super cheap or super expensive. The Shimano models had a lot of > quality for a reasonable price, and it's sad to see them go away, as > it seems they have. > > Anyway, for those of us who are in favor of threaded headsets, and the > Shimano models in particular, now may be the time to obtain a lifetime > supply. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Best easy to find tube size as substitute for 650B?
Quoting PATRICK MOORE : > On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 1:14 AM, CycloFiend wrote: >> >> >> 559 tubes are no problem. >> >> As a reference, I once found myself way out of town on my 700C-shod cross >> bike, and realized upon pinch-flatting that I had swapped gear in my pack >> for an earlier ride, leaving my patch kit and 700C tubes at home while >> bringing 26" x 2.2 tubes along. They worked (though I was pretty careful >> to seat the tires carefully) for about 5 miles of trail and 15 of road to >> get home. >> > > I've used 559X2" tubes in 29er tires; the biggest problem was getting the > little tubes over the big 622 rims. (I've also used 559X1" tubes in regular > 2" 26 inch mountain bike tires; no problems.) The problem comes when the tube is a bit on the large side. I found the Specialized 559 x 1.5-1.75 tube to be rather on the fat side for a 650B Col de la Vie tire. Mounting the tire without pinching part of the tube under the bead was difficult because there was just so much of the tube. The next size down, Specialized 559 x 1.25-1.5, was just right. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
During the recent discussion on this subject, someone mentioned they'd found some Stronglight A-9 in silver. Can you re-post that source? Thx, dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:15 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] threaded headsets This was briefly mentioned before, but I thought I'd put it up here again. I just noticed that QBP again lists all Shimano headsets as "discontinued". Rivendell doesn't list any on their web page. I was unable to find any headsets of any kind on the Shimano web page. I've called several major wholesalers, and they don't have any either. There are some other brands of threaded headsets still available (Ritchey, Tange, Chris King, and a couple others), but they tend to be either super cheap or super expensive. The Shimano models had a lot of quality for a reasonable price, and it's sad to see them go away, as it seems they have. Anyway, for those of us who are in favor of threaded headsets, and the Shimano models in particular, now may be the time to obtain a lifetime supply. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
I have one of those black ones. Probably will buy some roller bear kits to keep them alive for a long time. Velo Orange actually has a pretty good selection of threaded headsets from Tange and itself. It has a wholesale business now and Box Dog Cycles, for example, sells stuff from VO. Franklyn On Dec 15, 8:44 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > No, those have been discontinued, too. Some black ones are still > floating around. > > On Dec 15, 10:42 am, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > > > Jim: > > > Thanks for the heads-up. Do you have the Stronglight A-9 in silver that was > > mentioned in the earlier discussion? > > > Doug Peterson > > > -Original Message- > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - Hiawatha > > Cyclery > > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:15 AM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] threaded headsets > > > This was briefly mentioned before, but I thought I'd put it up here > > again. I just noticed that QBP again lists all Shimano headsets as > > "discontinued". Rivendell doesn't list any on their web page. I was > > unable to find any headsets of any kind on the Shimano web page. I've > > called several major wholesalers, and they don't have any either. > > There are some other brands of threaded headsets still available > > (Ritchey, Tange, Chris King, and a couple others), but they tend to be > > either super cheap or super expensive. The Shimano models had a lot of > > quality for a reasonable price, and it's sad to see them go away, as > > it seems they have. > > > Anyway, for those of us who are in favor of threaded headsets, and the > > Shimano models in particular, now may be the time to obtain a lifetime > > supply. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
Quoting Doug Peterson : > > During the recent discussion on this subject, someone mentioned they'd found > some Stronglight A-9 in silver. Can you re-post that source? http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3315¤cy=USD --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
Quoting Doug Peterson : > > During the recent discussion on this subject, someone mentioned they'd found > some Stronglight A-9 in silver. Can you re-post that source? I notice Renehersebicycles.com has black ones with needle bearings. SJS now has the "new" A9 with cartridge bearings, which have been disparaged on the list. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Converting horse panniers to bike panniers
I have been checking out some horse panniers lately, and have seen some pretty cool canvas/leather ones. Anyone have any experience converting these for bike use? Check out the blue "canvas saddle pack" here for 26 bucks: http://www.buytack.com/products/pack/all/can-bag1.htm Or these guys: http://www.outfitterssupply.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WSB300 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!!
The UPSman just dropped off a Rivordered pair of Schwalbe 622X60 Big Apples. I've used the 559 60s and liked them very much, but those were puny, pissant, starveling things compared to these! Lightweight be damned! A full 2 1/4 lb, 1000+ grammes, each, of strutting, macho, shove-thy-neighbor burly weight! I can't wait to mount and ride them (but I must control my haste, must get back to work). Advice sought: it's snowing lightly and I prolly should keep the Exiwolfs installed for the moment, but how do y'all find big, FAT road tires in light snow, at low pressure? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Converting horse panniers to bike panniers
Those are cheap! I know that some Dutch city bike panniers are all of a piece and simply drape over your rack. It looks like these might work in a similar fashion, perhaps after shortening the joining flap? On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 10:25 AM, Weird Harold wrote: > > I have been checking out some horse panniers lately, and have seen > some pretty cool canvas/leather ones. Anyone have any experience > converting these for bike use? > > Check out the blue "canvas saddle pack" here for 26 bucks: > > http://www.buytack.com/products/pack/all/can-bag1.htm > > Or these guys: > > http://www.outfitterssupply.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WSB300 > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
With all due respect to Velo-Orange, your LBS probably has, or can easily order Tange headsets from any wholesaler. If you don't have a LBS or don't like your LBS, that's another matter. On Dec 15, 10:56 am, franklyn wrote: > I have one of those black ones. Probably will buy some roller bear > kits to keep them alive for a long time. Velo Orange actually has a > pretty good selection of threaded headsets from Tange and itself. It > has a wholesale business now and Box Dog Cycles, for example, sells > stuff from VO. > > Franklyn > > On Dec 15, 8:44 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > wrote: > > > No, those have been discontinued, too. Some black ones are still > > floating around. > > > On Dec 15, 10:42 am, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > > > > Jim: > > > > Thanks for the heads-up. Do you have the Stronglight A-9 in silver that > > > was > > > mentioned in the earlier discussion? > > > > Doug Peterson > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thill - > > > Hiawatha > > > Cyclery > > > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:15 AM > > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > > Subject: [RBW] threaded headsets > > > > This was briefly mentioned before, but I thought I'd put it up here > > > again. I just noticed that QBP again lists all Shimano headsets as > > > "discontinued". Rivendell doesn't list any on their web page. I was > > > unable to find any headsets of any kind on the Shimano web page. I've > > > called several major wholesalers, and they don't have any either. > > > There are some other brands of threaded headsets still available > > > (Ritchey, Tange, Chris King, and a couple others), but they tend to be > > > either super cheap or super expensive. The Shimano models had a lot of > > > quality for a reasonable price, and it's sad to see them go away, as > > > it seems they have. > > > > Anyway, for those of us who are in favor of threaded headsets, and the > > > Shimano models in particular, now may be the time to obtain a lifetime > > > supply. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 1:03 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > With all due respect to Velo-Orange, your LBS probably has, or can > easily order Tange headsets from any wholesaler. If you don't have a > LBS or don't like your LBS, that's another matter. I thought he was talking about the grand-cru headsets which VO has. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
He mentioned Tange, too. But, yes, the Grand Cru is a V-O specific item. I don't mean to say anything resembling "don't shop at V-O". I admire V-O's operation and envy his marketing and product savvy, which I fully intend as a compliment. Just that I often notice that folks will order some small part from across the country (including from me) when the part in question is readily available from more local sources. On Dec 15, 12:07 pm, "Seth Vidal" wrote: > On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 1:03 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > > wrote: > > > With all due respect to Velo-Orange, your LBS probably has, or can > > easily order Tange headsets from any wholesaler. If you don't have a > > LBS or don't like your LBS, that's another matter. > > I thought he was talking about the grand-cru headsets which VO has. > > -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
On Dec 15, 8:55 am, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > During the recent discussion on this subject, someone mentioned they'd found > some Stronglight A-9 in silver. Can you re-post that source? > Mel Pinto Imports has a wide variety of Stronglight headset in silver/ black; 1"/1 and 1/8"; and threaded and threadless: http://www.melpintoimports.com/headsets.html They also show a nice looking Edco 1" threaded headset too! Brewster --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!!
What's light snow where you are? As long as there is no danger of ice underneath the snow, I prefer a relatively skinnier tire that will "cut" the snow down to the pavement. I feel comfortable/confident in about 1-3 inches on 25s. I tried some Hetres in the snow and wasn't thrilled with them. A bit too loosey-goosey. Anything over 4 inches, I roll with studs because the sloppy, icy stuff usually comes with that kind of accumulation. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
Please forgive my ignorance, but is the A-9 a good headset? I've never heard of it before. On Dec 15, 10:51 am, Brewster Fong wrote: > On Dec 15, 8:55 am, "Doug Peterson" wrote:> During the > recent discussion on this subject, someone mentioned they'd found > > some Stronglight A-9 in silver. Can you re-post that source? > > Mel Pinto Imports has a wide variety of Stronglight headset in silver/ > black; 1"/1 and 1/8"; and threaded and threadless: > > http://www.melpintoimports.com/headsets.html > > They also show a nice looking Edco 1" threaded headset too! Brewster --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Nitto large racks (R20/33)?
Just sent in a order for these. Used Tubus for many years so I'd like to ask how they work with the hangers on my Ortlieb Roller front and rear bags? The tail light mount leave the lamp a bit exposed. Plan to mount a lamp with a built in reflector underneath between the rear stayes using P-clamps and some strip of stainless. Any thoughts on this? Could someone please explain once and for all what those [url=http:// www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/]little welded posts at the bottom[/ url] are for? [img]http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/qb_racktang.jpg[/img] --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
Back when all headsets had ball bearings, the A9 was revolutionary by having needle bearings. This feature prevented these headsets from developing the notchiness that sometimes plagues headsets with ball bearings. It was also pretty lightweight, being made of alloy and plastic when steel headsets were more common. In my opinion, it's a good headset, but not as good as many of the new sealed-bearing units, like those formerly made by Shimano. I'd advise any A9 owner to have some spare parts on-hand. Some of the little tapered rings and bearing retainers can crack if they get dropped on the floor, or perhaps in a crash. On Dec 15, 12:58 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > Please forgive my ignorance, but is the A-9 a good headset? I've never > heard of it before. > > On Dec 15, 10:51 am, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > On Dec 15, 8:55 am, "Doug Peterson" wrote:> During the > > recent discussion on this subject, someone mentioned they'd found > > > some Stronglight A-9 in silver. Can you re-post that source? > > > Mel Pinto Imports has a wide variety of Stronglight headset in silver/ > > black; 1"/1 and 1/8"; and threaded and threadless: > > >http://www.melpintoimports.com/headsets.html > > > They also show a nice looking Edco 1" threaded headset too! Brewster --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!!
Yep, love my 2,25 WTB's for trail riding in powder snow! But the temperature usually fluctuate to much here so it's never long before I need my trusty 'ol Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240. I found 4 rows of studs are needed to stay safe while out training. Friends using cheaper two row studded tires often find them self biting the... ehr, slush while cornering or riding on angled sections! On 15 Dec, 19:59, Patrick in VT wrote: > What's light snow where you are? As long as there is no danger of ice > underneath the snow, I prefer a relatively skinnier tire that will > "cut" the snow down to the pavement. I feel comfortable/confident in > about 1-3 inches on 25s. I tried some Hetres in the snow and wasn't > thrilled with them. A bit too loosey-goosey. Anything over 4 inches, > I roll with studs because the sloppy, icy stuff usually comes with > that kind of accumulation. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] For all your QB fans
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/958754177.html I don't know the seller but perhaps he/she is part of this group? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: threaded headsets
Yes, they live a long time. I have one that's been in service at least 15 years & still works fine. What piqued my interest was a recent discussion about them getting hard to find, & I want to pick up a couple for other bikes I have. They're a good value & nice looking to boot. Thanks to all who posted sources on this request. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Thomas Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:58 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: threaded headsets Please forgive my ignorance, but is the A-9 a good headset? I've never heard of it before. On Dec 15, 10:51 am, Brewster Fong wrote: > On Dec 15, 8:55 am, "Doug Peterson" wrote:> During the recent discussion on this subject, someone mentioned they'd found > > some Stronglight A-9 in silver. Can you re-post that source? > > Mel Pinto Imports has a wide variety of Stronglight headset in silver/ > black; 1"/1 and 1/8"; and threaded and threadless: > > http://www.melpintoimports.com/headsets.html > > They also show a nice looking Edco 1" threaded headset too! Brewster --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Converting horse panniers to bike panniers
At $26 to $50 they look like a bargain. Didn't notice if that was for each bag or "one horses worth" but even per bag it ain't bad. You could invest in a lot of customizing at that price. For cycling, my question would be the weight. Since the horse folks are dealing with about 10X as much power as most of us, weight's probably not a big concern. I'd also guess that they'd lean toward extra-heavy-duty materials & construction since the trail riding world is pretty rough with brush, rocks, etc. Let us know what you learn. Maybe another option for the frugal cyclist. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Weird Harold Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:25 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Converting horse panniers to bike panniers I have been checking out some horse panniers lately, and have seen some pretty cool canvas/leather ones. Anyone have any experience converting these for bike use? Check out the blue "canvas saddle pack" here for 26 bucks: http://www.buytack.com/products/pack/all/can-bag1.htm Or these guys: http://www.outfitterssupply.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WSB300 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!!
Well, you wanted BIG TIRES, now you know what they really look like! Seriously, when I got my Schwalbe Marathons, I was amazed at how big they make a 35 mm tire. Maybe it's a German thing? Or they measure the ID of the tire? Whatever, you do get your money's worth! dougP _ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:00 AM To: iBOB; rbw-owners-bunch Subject: [RBW] Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!! The UPSman just dropped off a Rivordered pair of Schwalbe 622X60 Big Apples. I've used the 559 60s and liked them very much, but those were puny, pissant, starveling things compared to these! Lightweight be damned! A full 2 1/4 lb, 1000+ grammes, each, of strutting, macho, shove-thy-neighbor burly weight! I can't wait to mount and ride them (but I must control my haste, must get back to work). Advice sought: it's snowing lightly and I prolly should keep the Exiwolfs installed for the moment, but how do y'all find big, FAT road tires in light snow, at low pressure? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!!
You guys are tough! I'd guess bike traffic is pretty light under the conditions you describe? Doug "watching it rain in an undisclosed location" P -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of fenderbender Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:23 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!! Yep, love my 2,25 WTB's for trail riding in powder snow! But the temperature usually fluctuate to much here so it's never long before I need my trusty 'ol Nokian Hakkapeliitta W240. I found 4 rows of studs are needed to stay safe while out training. Friends using cheaper two row studded tires often find them self biting the... ehr, slush while cornering or riding on angled sections! On 15 Dec, 19:59, Patrick in VT wrote: > What's light snow where you are? As long as there is no danger of ice > underneath the snow, I prefer a relatively skinnier tire that will > "cut" the snow down to the pavement. I feel comfortable/confident in > about 1-3 inches on 25s. I tried some Hetres in the snow and wasn't > thrilled with them. A bit too loosey-goosey. Anything over 4 inches, > I roll with studs because the sloppy, icy stuff usually comes with > that kind of accumulation. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For all your QB fans
On Dec 15, 11:42 am, RonLau wrote: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/958754177.html > > I don't know the seller but perhaps he/she is part of this group? Further, for those interested in a 60cm QB, the Bike Nook in SF has one on consignment for something like $1K. If you're interested, give them a call at (415) 731-3838 (closed Mondays). Brewster --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Nitto large racks (R20/33)?
Have not used Ortlieb but the Nitto big rear rack handles most panniers. The little post as well as the small loop at the bottom are just convenient mounts. I've lashed all sorts of junk onto my Nitto & having multiple places & ways to strap stuff is handy. Agree that the rear tab leaves a tail light pretty vulnerable. I've broken a couple & don't use it any more. The platform is long, which is handy, but you have to be careful which is sometimes hard to do when you're wrestling the bike up stairs, etc. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of fenderbender Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:07 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Nitto large racks (R20/33)? Just sent in a order for these. Used Tubus for many years so I'd like to ask how they work with the hangers on my Ortlieb Roller front and rear bags? The tail light mount leave the lamp a bit exposed. Plan to mount a lamp with a built in reflector underneath between the rear stayes using P-clamps and some strip of stainless. Any thoughts on this? Could someone please explain once and for all what those [url=http:// www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/]little welded posts at the bottom[/ url] are for? [img]http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/qb_racktang.jpg[/img] --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] WTT: my brand new King Iris cage for your slightly older but lightly used one
Howdy folks. I just ordered a King Iris to add to a pair I already have, and the design has changed. The new one is probably more elegant and should be functionally just as good, but I want all 3 to be the same. Can any of you help out a poor cage matcher? Thanks, Doug --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For all your QB fans
A green Quickbeam frame went for $250 (yes, $250) on Craigslist here in Austin last week. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For all your QB fans
That one hurt. On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:38 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > A green Quickbeam frame went for $250 (yes, $250) on Craigslist here > in Austin last week. > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Converting horse panniers to bike panniers
I dunno, have you seen Gino's legs? Reminds me of that track runner in the Blackberry ads. From: Doug Peterson Since the horse folks are dealing with about 10X as much power as most of us --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Converting horse panniers to bike panniers
My wife and daughters ride horses. Best I can tell, there is NO consideration given to weight with horse equipment. Over the weekend I have to help my wife carry her saddle to the barn. I knew my B-17 wasn't light, but I don't have any issue picking it up!!! Angus On Dec 15, 2:27 pm, "Doug Peterson" wrote: > At $26 to $50 they look like a bargain. Didn't notice if that was for each > bag or "one horses worth" but even per bag it ain't bad. You could invest > in a lot of customizing at that price. > > For cycling, my question would be the weight. Since the horse folks are > dealing with about 10X as much power as most of us, weight's probably not a > big concern. I'd also guess that they'd lean toward extra-heavy-duty > materials & construction since the trail riding world is pretty rough with > brush, rocks, etc. > > Let us know what you learn. Maybe another option for the frugal cyclist. > > dougP > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Weird Harold > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:25 AM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Converting horse panniers to bike panniers > > I have been checking out some horse panniers lately, and have seen > some pretty cool canvas/leather ones. Anyone have any experience > converting these for bike use? > > Check out the blue "canvas saddle pack" here for 26 bucks: > > http://www.buytack.com/products/pack/all/can-bag1.htm > > Or these guys: > > http://www.outfitterssupply.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WSB300- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For all your QB fans
I got the feeling there was something not-quite-right about that deal. Anyone who can manage to list something on Craigslist would be able to google Quickbeam or Rivendell. On Dec 15, 2:53 pm, "erik jensen" wrote: > That one hurt. > > > > On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:38 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > > A green Quickbeam frame went for $250 (yes, $250) on Craigslist here > > in Austin last week.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: For all your QB fans
I had the same feeling although I did speak to the seller on the phone and walked away with the feeling that the guy was on the level. He sounded genuinely bummed that he under priced the frame. I didn't ask him the details on how he could underprice a frame that much but didn't get the feeling he was getting rid of a stolen or damaged frame which I thought might be the case before I called. Who knows. On Dec 15, 5:22 pm, Atlantean wrote: > I got the feeling there was something not-quite-right about that deal. > Anyone who can manage to list something on Craigslist would be able to > google Quickbeam or Rivendell. > > On Dec 15, 2:53 pm, "erik jensen" > wrote: > > > That one hurt. > > > On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 3:38 PM, Elfardo wrote: > > > > A green Quickbeam frame went for $250 (yes, $250) on Craigslist here > > > in Austin last week.- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Converting horse panniers to bike panniers
If I'd seen the ad, I might know how to respond here. But my wise ass detector is currently going off. :-) On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Bruce wrote: > I dunno, have you seen Gino's legs? Reminds me of that track runner in the > Blackberry ads. > > -- > *From:* Doug Peterson > > ** Since the horse folks are dealing with about 10X as much power as most > of us > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Salt Water on a Steel Riv
So, I got caught by the super high tide Saturday on my way home from a Marin County ride. The path across the Mill Valley salt marsh was flooded with about 4 inches of bay water at extreme, full moon driven high tide. I rode through it as slow as possible, but still got the lower half of my canti-Rom covered with salt water. Nearly as soon as I got by the marsh, the skies opened up with a real drencher, and I rode the rest of the way home in a medium rain sprinkled with intermittent hail. Great day for a ride! Anyway, I washed the bike with soap and water, rinsed it well, and re- oiled the chain and moving pieces. I have heard that I would also be wise to drop place a drop of oil on each spoke nipple. Does anyone think that's something I should do? Any other comments, suggestions? thanks, all. Ray --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Salt Water on a Steel Riv
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Ray wrote: > > So, I got caught by the super high tide Saturday on my way home from a > Marin County ride. The path across the Mill Valley salt marsh was > flooded with about 4 inches of bay water at extreme, full moon driven > high tide. I rode through it as slow as possible, but still got the > lower half of my canti-Rom covered with salt water. Nearly as soon as > I got by the marsh, the skies opened up with a real drencher, and I > rode the rest of the way home in a medium rain sprinkled with > intermittent hail. Great day for a ride! > > Anyway, I washed the bike with soap and water, rinsed it well, and re- > oiled the chain and moving pieces. I have heard that I would also be > wise to drop place a drop of oil on each spoke nipple. Does anyone > think that's something I should do? Any other comments, suggestions? Is it Framesaver'd on the inside? I would probably pull the seatpost and BB and flush out the lower part of the frame, just to be sure there isn't any salt in there. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Salt Water on a Steel Riv
Yeah, good idea! I have some Boesheild to spray in as well. Thanks, Bill. --- On Mon, 12/15/08, Bill Connell wrote: From: Bill Connell Subject: [RBW] Re: Salt Water on a Steel Riv To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 6:46 PM On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Ray wrote: > > So, I got caught by the super high tide Saturday on my way home from a > Marin County ride. The path across the Mill Valley salt marsh was > flooded with about 4 inches of bay water at extreme, full moon driven > high tide. I rode through it as slow as possible, but still got the > lower half of my canti-Rom covered with salt water. Nearly as soon as > I got by the marsh, the skies opened up with a real drencher, and I > rode the rest of the way home in a medium rain sprinkled with > intermittent hail. Great day for a ride! > > Anyway, I washed the bike with soap and water, rinsed it well, and re- > oiled the chain and moving pieces. I have heard that I would also be > wise to drop place a drop of oil on each spoke nipple. Does anyone > think that's something I should do? Any other comments, suggestions? Is it Framesaver'd on the inside? I would probably pull the seatpost and BB and flush out the lower part of the frame, just to be sure there isn't any salt in there. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: WTT: my brand new King Iris cage for your slightly older but lightly used one
Got a few older ones..though don't really know how to tell the old ones from the new ones. What are the differences? If I have the older ones I will send you one. Chris On Dec 15, 1:53 pm, "Doug Van Cleve" wrote: > Howdy folks. > > I just ordered a King Iris to add to a pair I already have, and the design > has changed. The new one is probably more elegant and should be > functionally just as good, but I want all 3 to be the same. Can any of you > help out a poor cage matcher? > > Thanks, Doug --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] a few more fs items
http://flickr.com/photos/acmebicycle/sets/72157611227382547/ bstone mb5 frame fork headset seattube center to center 15 1/2"/40c toptube center to center 21 1/2"/55c not crashed bent dented or otherwise beaten (nor are the other 2 frames-panasonic and mb4) typical paint chips $100 shipped swiss army bicycle bags this is an awesome find holds tools well you can see in one pic how i have one set up from the other pix idea of size and how it attched to saddle bag loops there are no tools included just the bag of the larger one i have three left im willing to part with $50 shipped in conti us there is one other that has no leather piping on edges id take $40 shipped for that one the smaller one just holds a flat kit the pix show with tire irons, patch kit and a tube in a baggy with talc in the small pocket this bag only has one strap outside so can be put in another bag tied into rails with a toestrap but there is ONLY ONE outside strap so it doesnt attach to saddle bag loops of saddle like the larger bag does does not include tools either there are two of these left $40 shipped lastly this round a bikes worth of suntour xcm cantilever brakes the pads are not worn but a bit glazed and old enuf id probably swap em out there is only one straddle wire outboard spring tension adjust $30 shipped thanks for your endulgence peace well behaved women rarely make history_ride yr friggin bicycle_ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Converting horse panniers to bike panniers
My guess that they have no internal stiffening, so you'd have to improvise some sort of interior structure to keep them from flopping into the wheel. I'm wildly allergic to horses, so all of my steeds are made of steel! Bill On Dec 15, 9:25 am, Weird Harold wrote: > I have been checking out some horse panniers lately, and have seen > some pretty cool canvas/leather ones. Anyone have any experience > converting these for bike use? > > Check out the blue "canvas saddle pack" here for 26 bucks: > > http://www.buytack.com/products/pack/all/can-bag1.htm > > Or these guys: > > http://www.outfitterssupply.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WSB300 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Salt Water on a Steel Riv
Salt water is one of the most corrosive things in nature. I've seen "beach bikes" that people casually ride along the sand at low tide (thinking "it's dry, it's OK"), then park outside the house at the beach. EVERYTHING corrodes - steel, aluminum, SS. Even plastics don't look so good. It's a lot of work but it's also a nice bike - tear it down, flush & spray everything with Boeshield, WD-40, something to displace the water & protect the metal, internally & externally. Keep a close eye on things for the next several weeks & get right on top of any corrosion you see on the alloy parts especially but anywhere else also. Sorry to sound like an alarmist on this but...been there, not fun at all. Doug "surf adjacent" P -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 6:33 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Salt Water on a Steel Riv So, I got caught by the super high tide Saturday on my way home from a Marin County ride. The path across the Mill Valley salt marsh was flooded with about 4 inches of bay water at extreme, full moon driven high tide. I rode through it as slow as possible, but still got the lower half of my canti-Rom covered with salt water. Nearly as soon as I got by the marsh, the skies opened up with a real drencher, and I rode the rest of the way home in a medium rain sprinkled with intermittent hail. Great day for a ride! Anyway, I washed the bike with soap and water, rinsed it well, and re- oiled the chain and moving pieces. I have heard that I would also be wise to drop place a drop of oil on each spoke nipple. Does anyone think that's something I should do? Any other comments, suggestions? thanks, all. Ray --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Polishing off the logos
I can handle dull and tarnished. I can't handle a simple "Sugino" logo though...what the hell is wrong with me? Steel wool and a can of oops will take off anything. On Dec 15, 6:43 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Be aware that of you polish off the anodizing, you're setting yourself > up for a lifetime of additional polishing. Non-anodized aluminum will > get dull and tarnished. > > --Eric > campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org > > On Dec 15, 2008, at 6:19 AM, Frederick, Steve wrote: > > > > > > > Fine steel wool and wd-40 worked for me... > > > Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI > > > -Original Message- > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Wally > > Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:19 AM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Polishing off the logos > > > I've got a new wild hair - I've been thinking of polishing off the > > logos on my derailleur and brake levers. They say "Shimano 105" or > > just "Shimano", and I was thinking that a plain silver look would > > compliment my Rambouillet a bit better. > > > I know, you can't see the logos from more than a few feet away, but > > winter is here, and why not? > > > Does anyone have any experience in doing this? Does it work? What > > polishing compound and/or tools did you successfully use?- Hide quoted text > > - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Polishing off the logos
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 12:05 AM, rob markwardt wrote: > > I can handle dull and tarnished. I can't handle a simple "Sugino" > logo though...what the hell is wrong with me? Steel wool and a can of > oops will take off anything. > Don't feel bad. I'm the same way about clothing, too. Can't stand logos of any kind on my clothes. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Salt Water on a Steel Riv
on 12/15/08 6:32 PM, Ray at r.sh...@sbc> So, I got caught by the super high tide Saturday on my way home from a > Marin County ride. The path across the Mill Valley salt marsh was > flooded with about 4 inches of bay water at extreme, full moon driven > high tide. I rode through it as slow as possible, but still got the > lower half of my canti-Rom covered with salt water. Nearly as soon as > I got by the marsh, the skies opened up with a real drencher, and I > rode the rest of the way home in a medium rain sprinkled with > intermittent hail. Great day for a ride! > > Anyway, I washed the bike with soap and water, rinsed it well, and re- > oiled the chain and moving pieces. I have heard that I would also be > wise to drop place a drop of oil on each spoke nipple. Does anyone > think that's something I should do? Any other comments, suggestions? The few times I've gotten mixed up with saltwater, the chain was showing corrosion within 24 hours. Bay water is more brackish than pure salt, but I'd probably pull the bb and take a look. If something got in, you'll probably see a little corrosion. It's also possible to have a little light corrosion inside the frame just from the bay air and over-the-bridge humidity. You might spray something in through the venting holes at the rear dropouts. That would be the other spot of water access. If you weren't fendered, I'd probably drop the fork and clean the steerer tube, race, inside the headtube and headset. Hope that helps, - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
