[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread Steve Vesel
I'd like a long sleeve, lightweight (200gsm or lighter) wool jersey in a light grey (doesn't show the dirt like white does) that I can wear through the summer. A shiny 86mm bcd crank that lets me run any chainrings my heart desires without having to mess about with those tiny bolts on my sugino

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread erik jensen
+1 for a Jersey. Natural colors for me. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread Kevin Turinsky
A Rivendell headbadge henna tattoo kit. I'd get the Atlantis one. Kevin Anchorage --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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@googl

[RBW] October 18th, nor cal riv ride

2009-09-10 Thread Steve Kesling
Just wanted to let folks know that on October 18th the Nike Womens Marathon is being run in San Francisco. Parking and a starting point might be better at Crissy Field, start right off climbing up to the bridge. Steve --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this messag

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/10/09 8:33 PM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Hey Jim, This is exactly what I'm thinking about. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/515662825/in/set-72157600272790255/ -JimD Hunh? Funny lookin' fellah... - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Gallerie

[RBW] Re: Acme wallet alternative?

2009-09-10 Thread Justin August
You should contact Jayme, the woman behind www.bikeburrito.com On Sep 10, 7:10 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I'd like to see a Burrito Wrap cloth zip purse, about 4" by 3" by > 1/2"; slightly shorter and thicker than my (ahem) Coach (American, > dammit!) purse, in which I carry license, ccs, keys,

[RBW] Re: Acme wallet alternative?

2009-09-10 Thread Ken Mattina
Hmm... these are kind of nice and not too expensive http://www.nstarleather.com/optimizer/product/914.html http://www.nstarleather.com/optimizer/product/906T.html On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 7:08 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > Good idea; thanks. > > On 9/10/09, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > > > > On Se

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread JimD
Hey Jim, This is exactly what I'm thinking about. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/515662825/in/set-72157600272790255/ -JimD On Sep 10, 2009, at 11:44 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 9/9/09 9:57 PM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: > >> >> +1 >> on a narrow Q factor silver crankset. >> >> ..

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-09-10 Thread Rick
Looks great. Love the colors and the highlights. On the road lines, perhaps fewer and more widely spaced of the diminishing lines, but great as is. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-09-10 Thread Ken Yokanovich
I was in that camp too... Until I started pronouncing it with the long ooohhs that we Minnesotans are known for. I started imagining the joys of riding and how sometimes I find such pleasure in rolling down the road by myself that I begin making sounds or singing out loud. Imagining myself saying

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-09-10 Thread james black
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 18:45, Mike wrote: > I just noticed this posted on the Riv website: > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/155 The art does help me to like a name that I initially did not like. I have to commend Rivendell for their decal and headbadge artwork - I don't know who de

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-09-10 Thread rinjin
Great artwork and badge! I too was unsure about the name, but it's looking really sharp. Nice work. Brian On Sep 10, 7:45 pm, Mike wrote: > I just noticed this posted on the Riv website: > > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/155 > > I really like the headbadge and lettering for the t

[RBW] 57 cm A/R frame on Seattle CL

2009-09-10 Thread rcnute
Cool bike. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/1368332812.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 uns

[RBW] Re: Acme wallet alternative?

2009-09-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Good idea; thanks. On 9/10/09, Tim McNamara wrote: > > > On Sep 10, 2009, at 6:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> I'd like to see a Burrito Wrap cloth zip purse, about 4" by 3" by >> 1/2"; slightly shorter and thicker than my (ahem) Coach (American, >> dammit!) purse, in which I carry license, ccs

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-09-10 Thread Johnny Alien
I didn't like this name. I thought it was cheesy. The artwork has sold me on it. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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@google

[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-09-10 Thread J. Burkhalter
Agreed Mike! Saw those just a minute ago. Love the decals (and the name, too), and look forward to seeing that badge in color. This is gonna be one very sharp bike... On Sep 10, 7:45 pm, Mike wrote: > I just noticed this posted on the Riv website: > > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_pos

[RBW] Re: Acme wallet alternative?

2009-09-10 Thread Tim McNamara
On Sep 10, 2009, at 6:10 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I'd like to see a Burrito Wrap cloth zip purse, about 4" by 3" by > 1/2"; slightly shorter and thicker than my (ahem) Coach (American, > dammit!) purse, in which I carry license, ccs, keys, a few unmarked > bills, and occasionally coins. For a

[RBW] Roadeo art

2009-09-10 Thread Mike
I just noticed this posted on the Riv website: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/155 I really like the headbadge and lettering for the tubes. The Roadeo is shaping up to be a winner. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud Model 22 Front bag/Velo-Orange Decaleur and a Baggins Banana Bag

2009-09-10 Thread johnb
that was fast. everything is gone. On Sep 10, 8:41 pm, johnb wrote: > The Berthoud bag is 1 year old with slightly faded black exterior and > some grease marks and missing the elastic hold-down on the top flap. > It comes with a Velo-Orange decaleur. I am looking for $150 including > shipping. >

[RBW] FS: Berthoud Model 22 Front bag/Velo-Orange Decaleur and a Baggins Banana Bag

2009-09-10 Thread johnb
The Berthoud bag is 1 year old with slightly faded black exterior and some grease marks and missing the elastic hold-down on the top flap. It comes with a Velo-Orange decaleur. I am looking for $150 including shipping. I also have a baggins banana bag that is probably 3 years old. I am looking fo

[RBW] FS: non-clipless, Specialized Touring Shoes, size 10 American, $30 plus shipping, OBO.

2009-09-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
These are the old, pre-clipless kind in tan leather and nylon, lace-up, with corrugated vibram-type soles. NOT SPD COMPATIBLE! Size 10 American. I bought these NOS at Goodwill (and I will be up front and tell you that they cost me $5.99, but I am charging you $30 OBO, plus shipping, CONUS only, un

[RBW] Acme wallet alternative?

2009-09-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'd like to see a Burrito Wrap cloth zip purse, about 4" by 3" by 1/2"; slightly shorter and thicker than my (ahem) Coach (American, dammit!) purse, in which I carry license, ccs, keys, a few unmarked bills, and occasionally coins. But will waxed cotton bleed grease onto my tan silk gabardines?

[RBW] Re: free to good home: rbw catalogs

2009-09-10 Thread b hamon
THAT was fast! They're gone. Thanks to all who replied. Beth http://bikelovejones.livejournal.com http://veloquent.blogspot.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To po

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Gino Zahnd
Bridge it is, then. On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 2:40 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 9/10/09 11:51 AM, Gino Zahnd at ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: > >> >> If it is easier for everyone, I'm fine with changing the start point >> to Mike's Bikes there in Sausalito. It's easier for me. >> >> What do folks t

[RBW] free to good home: rbw catalogs

2009-09-10 Thread b hamon
These are EXTRA copies, shop-worn from hanging out at Citybikes, that we don't need anymore. 2004, 2005 and 2006. Free to good home. Email offlist with your name and mailing address. First come, first served. Beth http://bikelovejones.livejournal.com http://veloquent.blogspot.com --~--~

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread doug peterson
Not familiar with the ACME wallet - can you refer me to a pic? I'm intrigued by the idea of a waxed canvas wallet, though. For fabric, would the stuff Riv has as the Burrito wrap work? It's reasonably flexible / foldable and tough enough to keep small screw drivers, etc, from poking thru. I'd

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-10 Thread doug peterson
With the Nitto big rear rack, I think my Atlantis is ready to haul anything. The last printer we had that died went to the e-recycling yard strapped to the Nitto. It's kinda funny because they have a big sign that says "Stay in your car" and they want to unload the stuff for you. Another time I

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder.

2009-09-10 Thread doug peterson
I submit the following as evidence that the Atlantis can really do it all: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28720...@n02/3054501471/in/set-72157609908249398/ IIRC, he has 3 sets of wheels: A standard touring set for most of his riding; a set for the big honkin' snow tires (yes, you can fill in the

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/10/09 11:51 AM, Gino Zahnd at ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: > > If it is easier for everyone, I'm fine with changing the start point > to Mike's Bikes there in Sausalito. It's easier for me. > > What do folks think? Wasn't pushing a change of start locale. I think the GG Bridge offers plenty

[RBW] Re: nitto dirt drop bar

2009-09-10 Thread JoelMatthews
At the moment, Rivendell still has some of the limited re-issue: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/web_specials_if_any#product=16-203 On Sep 10, 1:49 pm, J C wrote: > Hello, > I am looking for a nitto dirt drop bar with the flared drops.  Does anyone > have one out there they want to sell? >

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-10 Thread erik jensen
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 6:42 AM, Tracy wrote: > > I'm up for a Marin ride pretty much any weekend! 2 more here willing to ride/camp whenever. I can't make the October 18th date but Emily and myself really want to get some rides in with like minded folks having just arrived in town. So a vote f

[RBW] nitto dirt drop bar

2009-09-10 Thread J C
Hello, I am looking for a nitto dirt drop bar with the flared drops. Does anyone have one out there they want to sell? JC --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this gro

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Phil B
Great Idea! I'd like to make it, and think I probably can. Now to ponder which bike,.. what wheel size, etc. Phil B --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this gro

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread JoelMatthews
> Not that it's any less expensive, far from it, but the new Berthoud > saddle is advertised as "pre-softened and waterproof." I have one. Definitely not less expensive than a Brooks. Definitely better looking. Definitely more comfortable from the start. I proofided mine, so will not be able

[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color

2009-09-10 Thread Solomander
Point of information- After looking fruitlessly for local hobby shops stocking Testor's paint, I scored a bottle of 1110 on eBay for $3.97- $2 of which was for shipping. Joel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread Rick
Not that it's any less expensive, far from it, but the new Berthoud saddle is advertised as "pre-softened and waterproof." --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread ANDREW LETTON
I like riding across the Bridge!  I vote to start on SF side of the GG. Andrew --- On Thu, 9/10/09, Gino Zahnd wrote: From: Gino Zahnd Subject: [RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 11:51 AM If it is easier f

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Aaron Thomas
Oh, crap! I just checked my calendar and realized I got my dates mixed up. I'll be up there the following weekend, 24/25. Doh! Oh well, better luck next time... A On Sep 10, 9:18 am, David Estes wrote: > Report back to us with the sordid details! > > On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Aaron Thoma

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread Phil B
I see I'm a little late here, again as usual. I would like to see a new version of the Wooly Warm pants. They would need an additional panel of wool/poly on the seat to prevent wearing out prematurely, perhaps a little lower rise. Black is still good in my book. Phil B > > > I searched the fo

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread RonLau
Gino, Damn, love to go, except that day is my son first birthday. I will check with management. Ron On Sep 9, 8:21 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > I'm taking a stab on the date here, but Jim said nearly any Sunday, > and this is his idea. :-) > > Event: NorCal™ Rivendell Ride > Date: Sunday, October

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Gino Zahnd
If it is easier for everyone, I'm fine with changing the start point to Mike's Bikes there in Sausalito. It's easier for me. What do folks think? On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 11:30 AM, CycloFiend wrote: > > on 9/10/09 6:48 AM, Tracy at tracy.cor...@gmail.com wrote: > >> >> I'm in! I'll meet you in

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/9/09 9:57 PM, JimD at rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: > > +1 > on a narrow Q factor silver crankset. > > ...also would like to see a reprise of the 'RBW' short sleeve wool > jersey, maybe change the > colors from green with rusty red to some other combo. I seem to > remember seeing an ealier

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Esteban
Hmmm... this Southern Californian *might* be up there that weekend too, visiting family. SoCal & NorCal Riv Riders might invade Mid- Cal. Seriously - I would LOVE to make it if possible. Great route! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Sep 10, 11:32 am, brookea wrote: > This sounds fun! > > I may b

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread brookea
This sounds fun! I may be cycle camping somewhere in the North Bay Saturday eve I'll shoot to either meet up at the start or meet the group along the way. Brooke --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/10/09 6:48 AM, Tracy at tracy.cor...@gmail.com wrote: > > I'm in! I'll meet you in Sausalito at the start of the bike path (by > Mike's bikes) if that's OK. > > -Tracy (recent Saluki owner looking forward to meeting other Riv > riders) That's an easy spot to join in. For those of you not

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread CycloFiend
on 9/9/09 8:21 PM, Gino Zahnd at ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: > Event: NorCal Rivendell Ride > Date: Sunday, October 18 > Start: Golden Gate bridge, south toll plaza lot > Time: 9:00am > Distance: 75 miles or so Excellent idea and (knock wood) a good weekend for me! > Route: > (just the part to P

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread Ray Shine
I have a feeling Riv could sell a boatload of these nifty things.  Very Riv: http://cgi.ebay.com/Adjustable-Electric-Bicycle-Umbrella-Bracket-Kickstand_W0QQitemZ110431181957QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL?hash=item19b6361c85&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 --~--~-~--~~---

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread nathan spindel
I'm in too, assuming my leg is healed by then… -nathan On Sep 10, 2009, at 6:48 AM, Tracy wrote: > > I'm in! I'll meet you in Sausalito at the start of the bike path (by > Mike's bikes) if that's OK. > > -Tracy (recent Saluki owner looking forward to meeting other Riv > riders) > > > On Sep 9,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread bfd
On Sep 9, 4:46 pm, Fai Mao wrote: > How about a copy of the Suntour Cyclone or Simplex LJ rear derailleur to go > with the Silver shifters? > The problem is basically any $20 Shimano rear der will outperform the ones listed. Further, if you really want or need one of these ders, you can probabl

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-10 Thread Dave Craig
Speaking of a bike to get groceries on . . . While I don't really consider it an all-rounder, I thought I'd put a plug in for my Surly Big Dummy as the ultimate grocery/town bike. My touring bike(s) pale in comparison. Using cloth grocery bags, I regularly use the BD in an absurd "semi- truck" c

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread David Estes
Report back to us with the sordid details! On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > Cool! This So-Cal Riv'er may actually be up in the Bay Area this > weekend. If so, you can count me in. > > On Sep 10, 7:56 am, "Jim M." wrote: > > I'll be there. Thanks very much Gino for taking

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Tracy
I'm in! I'll meet you in Sausalito at the start of the bike path (by Mike's bikes) if that's OK. -Tracy (recent Saluki owner looking forward to meeting other Riv riders) On Sep 9, 9:27 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > I just penciled it in. We're due to return from a two week out of state > in-law visi

[RBW] Re: NorCal Riv Ride???

2009-09-10 Thread Tracy
I'm up for a Marin ride pretty much any weekend! -Tracy On Sep 9, 6:05 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > If you guys are talking about NorCal, why are you planning something > down in the central part of the coast?  ;-) > > I'd suggest doing something that starts at The Bridge™, heads into > Marin, and

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Aaron Thomas
Cool! This So-Cal Riv'er may actually be up in the Bay Area this weekend. If so, you can count me in. On Sep 10, 7:56 am, "Jim M." wrote: > I'll be there. Thanks very much Gino for taking the initiative! It's > been a while since I've ridden road in Marin, and I'm looking forward > to it. > > Ji

[RBW] Re: Selle AnAtomica Saddle

2009-09-10 Thread Bruce
Grant noted (back when RBW was a seller of these) that the tension bolts screw almost all the way out pretty quickly and then stay that way. I agree, based on my early Selle saddle (a non slot example) which has stayed put with bolt all the way out for about 3,000 mi. I have 2 others, with slots

[RBW] Re: Bar End or Thumb for Albatross

2009-09-10 Thread Garth
Seth . . . I guess I always thought of them as TT levers as that's how Tektro markets them . I've also got a pair of all black ones I got for $5 ! I wanted silver levers . . . but for a five spot I couldn't resist:) http://www.tektro.com/02products/12rl.php The tires are Performance/Forte Cros

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-10 Thread Jim M.
Ian's an inspiring rider -- you can see his bikes here: http://www.bikebrothers.co.uk/ih_touringbikes.htm Most of his bikes had racks custom built as part of the frame. He used a Pletscher on one of his bikes, but it had reinforcing stays and burly mounts. Jim M WC CA On Sep 10, 6:34 am, Jim Th

[RBW] Re: "NorCal" Riv ride: Sunday October 18th

2009-09-10 Thread Jim M.
I'll be there. Thanks very much Gino for taking the initiative! It's been a while since I've ridden road in Marin, and I'm looking forward to it. Jim M WC, CA On Sep 9, 9:27 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > I just penciled it in. We're due to return from a two week out of state > in-law visit that same

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread David Sprunger
Long ago, Rivendell advertised a forthcoming lugged unicycle, but I don't think it ever reached even the protovelo stage. I'd still be interested. David Sprunger Fargo, ND On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 10:38 AM, William F. House wrote: > That's all I've got at the moment. What say you all? Would you

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread Shaun Meehan
On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 10:17 PM, R Gonet wrote: > > A number of you have expressed the wish for a waterproof (synthetic) > saddle. The Selle Anatomica is leather, waterproof, and out of the > box it is more comfortable than the Brooks. RBW used to sell them but > stopped. IMO, that saddle is th

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-10 Thread JoelMatthews
> I recall reading that he used one of those flimsy Pletscher racks. I like Pletscher racks and have one, but do not have a bike it will fit on well. Grant for a while was trying to source an adapter to fit the pletscher on bikes with seat stay rack mount braze-ons. Appears as though he could

[RBW] Re: Bar End or Thumb for Albatross

2009-09-10 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 10:14 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Garth wrote: >> >>  Hand positions is why I chose the Albatross .  .  . but I have long >> legs, and I knew bar end shifters would be a problem for me at times. >> I also found mtb brake levers in the way of my

[RBW] Re: Bar End or Thumb for Albatross

2009-09-10 Thread Seth Vidal
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Garth wrote: > >  Hand positions is why I chose the Albatross .  .  . but I have long > legs, and I knew bar end shifters would be a problem for me at times. > I also found mtb brake levers in the way of my hands no matter where I > put them. The solution is time

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread MichaelS
EricP wrote: "Also missed out but would like - a modern version of the ACME wallet." To which I reply: I loved my ACME wallet. When it finally gave up the ghost, I decided to make my own. I modified the design a bit, making it bi-fold instead of tri-fold. It was an easy project to hand sew, h

[RBW] Re: Bar End or Thumb for Albatross

2009-09-10 Thread Garth
Hand positions is why I chose the Albatross . . . but I have long legs, and I knew bar end shifters would be a problem for me at times. I also found mtb brake levers in the way of my hands no matter where I put them. The solution is time trial bar end brake levers from Tektro (RX 4.1), along wi

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-10 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Ian Hibell rode his bicycle all over the world under the most difficult conditions imaginable (I was lucky to read his book before it became unattainably expensive). I recall reading that he used one of those flimsy Pletscher racks. One of my Saturday morning shop ride regulars is sitting at 487,

[RBW] Re: Bar End or Thumb for Albatross

2009-09-10 Thread newenglandbike
I have not tried thumb shifters on my albatrosses but I do have bar- ends and they are *really* convenient.One thing I like about them, that I don't think you'd get with the thumbs, is more freedom in terms of grip position.Sometimes you need to move your hands a little bit forward on the

[RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist

2009-09-10 Thread Frederick, Steve
Anne Paulson Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:45 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell product wishlist >I wish they'd bring back the short pink wool biking socks... Is this them? http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/web_specials_if_any?a=1&page=2#prod

[RBW] Re: The myth of the all-rounder

2009-09-10 Thread JoelMatthews
> Aha, but (breaking in to his Inspector Closeau voice) you 'ave not tried ze > trash can pannier! Nozzing better. Baskets! Bah! Porteur racks! Pffft! (Back > to his rational voice): four paper grocery sacks per load. Try *that* in you > Wald Newsboy. Very well (and amusingly) put. I will readil

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone Atlantis

2009-09-10 Thread Pete
What a great selection there was in those days. All mass produced, off the shelf and still with great design, quality and price. There's some very nice links too: http://bit.ly/1sqv6r http://bit.ly/FEdLA http://bit.ly/15bTZX On 10 Sep, 01:58, Mike wrote: > Lots of great stuff here. I really like

[RBW] Bar End or Thumb for Albatross

2009-09-10 Thread Brian Hanson
I'm riving up a commuter bike for kid duty with some Albatross bars. What are the pros/cons of bar end vs. thumbies with these bars? I'm pairing this with an older SRAM rear derailer unless I'm proven loco and have to spring for a Shimano... Brian Seattle --~--~-~--~~~---