[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's Rack

2009-11-01 Thread nathan spindel
Riv does have em in stock now, but I thought I'd check the list first for any used racks (this is for a budget 650B conversion project). If not I'll end up ordering a new one. -nathan On Nov 1, 2009, at 5:48 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Check Rivendell HQ personally. two weeks ago I went

[RBW] Quick question re: SKS fender width

2009-11-01 Thread rcnute
Will the 35mm fenders work okay with 28mm Paselas? I'd think so, but thought some of you could confirm. Thanks! Ryan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

[RBW] Any one catch the Homer Hilsen in Outside Mag?

2009-11-01 Thread manueljohnacosta
Outside Magazine for October 2009, has highlighted the Homer Hilsen in one of their articles about bike commuting. Interesting note, G.Petersen has a good article pertaining to the one of the major struggles of why most people don't bike for commuting purposes, because it too hard. Good reading ma

[RBW] Re: WTB Mark's Rack

2009-11-01 Thread manueljohnacosta
Check Rivendell HQ personally. two weeks ago I went to the shop to buy a number of things and low and behold they had a mark's rack in stock despite much claims to their website. Check with the staff sometimes they can surprise you. -Manny On Nov 1, 10:05 am, nathan spindel wrote: > I'm in the m

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Point Reyes 200k

2009-11-01 Thread Esteban
I wish. Maybe the one at the end-ish of January... Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Nov 1, 9:26 pm, RonLau wrote: > Anyone in Bay Area doing this ride next Saturday? > > I am planning on it, just wondering who else I get to meet in person. > > Thanks, > Ron --~--~-~--~~~---

[RBW] SF Randonneurs Point Reyes 200k

2009-11-01 Thread RonLau
Anyone in Bay Area doing this ride next Saturday? I am planning on it, just wondering who else I get to meet in person. Thanks, Ron --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post t

[RBW] Re: Atlantis on the Great Divide Route?

2009-11-01 Thread dmolloy
When I rode the Great Divide, there were stretches when I was riding with people on full suspension rigs and bob trailers, and they had to limit their speed on descents, otherwise their trailers would fishtail and become unstable. I used front and rear panniers, and the bike was solid, even reach

[RBW] Re: Saddlesack-small

2009-11-01 Thread kaseri
The Saddlesack small is a nice bag. Rode with one for a weeks worth of commutes. Quality is great but I prefer a rear trunk with a front basket. On Oct 31, 10:41 pm, SJB wrote: > Has anyone picked up a small, Sackville Saddlesack? > > I'm curious to know what you think about the newest Rivbike b

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread JoelMatthews
The arch has a long history of being a go to choice for holding a lot weight for a long time. Unicrown is a strong design that is easier to build but less expensive than heavy duty lugged versions. On Nov 1, 6:15 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > I don't have any problem with Bruce posting. In fact, I

[RBW] Rough Riders: Any Bike, Anywhere: Rough Rider Semi-Epic in the Santa Monica Mountains Planned for November 21: YOU are invited!

2009-11-01 Thread Eric Norris
Thought this might be of interest to the SoCal riders on this list: http://www.xo-1.org/2009/11/rough-rider-semi-epic-in-santa-monica.html --Eric www.wheelsnorth.org www.campyonly.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread Aaron Thomas
I don't have any problem with Bruce posting. In fact, I wish he'd say more about it! I am curious, for example, why he went with a unicrown fork. Does it serve some purpose or was it selected to keep costs down on a production frame? On Nov 1, 8:52 am, "Bruce Gordon" wrote: > Sorry - I didn't r

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread JoelMatthews
> Patrick "ear wide open (and what an image that is) to learn of a road > bike that will take 65 mm tires plus fenders" Moore Definitely will! I have the Bruce made version - the Rock 'n Road. Bruce actually understates tire and fender clearance. I am currently set up with Schwalbe Supremes 700

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Let Jim have the final say, but I don't object to hearing about BG's new models on this list. Now I do draw the line at crabon fibre. Perhaps BG might post to the Boblist instead, if it is verboten on this list? Patrick "ear wide open (and what an image that is) to learn of a road bike that will

[RBW] Rough Riders Semi-Epic on November 21

2009-11-01 Thread AdventureCORPS
Hi! You're invited to a Rough Riders Semi-Epic in the Santa Monica Mountains on Saturday, November 21. Please join us for this multi-surface, multi-terrain ride and please help spread the word! Info here: http://www.xo-1.org/ Yours in sport, Chris Kostman -- AdventureCORPS, Inc. 638 Linder

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread Jeff S
Thanks, Jim...I was not able visit here for a couple of weeks because of work (drat...at least I'm on the bike getting there) and, when here, I appreciate it's relative "purity." You do good work. Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 58cm For Sale on eBay

2009-11-01 Thread Seth Vidal
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM, doug peterson wrote: > > If anyone out there is contemplating an Atlantis, this one's nicely > spec'd out and priced right.  The 58 cm size must be really wrong for > the seller to give up after only 200 miles but stuff happens. > Someone's gonna get a nice bike.  

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Thanks for sticking up for BG. He's certainly earned the benefit of the doubt. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CycloFiend Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:31 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com S

[RBW] WTB Mark's Rack

2009-11-01 Thread nathan spindel
I'm in the market for a Mark's Rack (with the p-clamps if you have 'em). Let me know if you want to sell yours. -nathan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group

[RBW] Wanted

2009-11-01 Thread Victoria Perry
Hello Anyone wanting to part with Dia Compe aero levers NOS or very little use. For new vintage style Randonneur build. Thanks --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to th

[RBW] Re: Atlantis 58cm For Sale on eBay

2009-11-01 Thread doug peterson
If anyone out there is contemplating an Atlantis, this one's nicely spec'd out and priced right. The 58 cm size must be really wrong for the seller to give up after only 200 miles but stuff happens. Someone's gonna get a nice bike. No relation to seller, just a happy Atlantis owner. dougP On O

[RBW] Re: New Touring Frames from Bruce Gordon Cycles

2009-11-01 Thread Bruce Gordon
Sorry - I didn't realize I was breaking some rule - it won't happen again. Regards, Bruce Gordon -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of R Gonet Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:00 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subjec

[RBW] Re: Looking for that String in The Custom Color Labyrinth (seeking Imron chart in San Diego area)

2009-11-01 Thread reynoldslugs
Doug - Your Bianchi is da bomb, as they say in the vernacular. I would love to use this color for the Roadeo I have on order, but can't find Imron 03 in the book. Is it still available? R.Lugs the 531st On Oct 14, 5:42 am, "J. Douglas Way" wrote: > Chris- > > I used Imron #44403 to paint