[RBW] FS: 62cm Quickbeam - not mine (sorta')

2010-10-12 Thread cyclotourist
I mentioned this in passing on another thread, but wanted to put it out there for anyone who missed it. My friend Arlo lives up in PDX and he has my old Quickbeam. He rides it pretty much all over town, and has got into SS CX racing with it. It's just not the right bike for that, so he wants to

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I like you guys part deuce

2010-10-12 Thread Rob Harrison
Yah, just to toss in an Upper Left Coast voice, Sunday's Seattle ride with RBW-listers in person was just superb. Kind of amazing to come across a bunch of people all of whom you sincerely want to get to know better, whose interests outside of cycling are varied, broad and intriguing as well. Fo

[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys part deuce

2010-10-12 Thread Michael_S
you read the diatribe on "planing" on IBOB forum... downright nasty. ~Mike~ On Oct 12, 2:40 pm, Mike wrote: > > HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! > > > I've seen Riv-oriented people get fighting mad over the phrase "carbon > > fiber". We all have our prejudices. > > Yeah, but this group never gets to the

[RBW] Visit to Rivendell

2010-10-12 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I had been looking forward to visiting RBWHQ for many weeks... I arrived in San Francisco after a few days of killer mountain biking in Colorado, and was on my way up to Healdsburg/Santa Rosa to stay with a friend and ride Annadale State Park. We first took a detour through Oakland out to Walnut C

Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue

2010-10-12 Thread Anne Paulson
Call them up and ask the inseam measurement. On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 2:51 PM, jim_OLP wrote: > I wish somebody here would buy a pair and report back... I need to > know if they run long or short. > > > > On Oct 3, 9:52 pm, Allan in Portland wrote: >> One of the local bike shops here in Portland

[RBW] Re: Riv'sh Parts Garage Sale...

2010-10-12 Thread bingomck
If moustache bar setup is still available, I'll take. Please let me know, thanks. On Oct 12, 11:13 am, EdM wrote: > Thanks a bunch. Here's the revised version for distribution. Thanks > again. > > Hi Folks, > That time of the year to clean house and offer part/components/ > clothing to fellow Riv

[RBW] Re: perennial pants issue

2010-10-12 Thread jim_OLP
I wish somebody here would buy a pair and report back... I need to know if they run long or short. On Oct 3, 9:52 pm, Allan in Portland wrote: > One of the local bike shops here in Portland does their own set of > pants. They tweeted recently they are getting close to reorder time, > which prob

[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys part deuce

2010-10-12 Thread Mike
> HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! > > I've seen Riv-oriented people get fighting mad over the phrase "carbon > fiber". We all have our prejudices. > Yeah, but this group never gets to the level of the Road Bike Review Forums. Folks over there can be down right mean. I feel it's never that way here. --mike

Re: [RBW] Riv'sh Parts Garage Sale...

2010-10-12 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I'll take the Paul brakeset + if available Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2010, at 12:55 PM, "EdM" wrote: > Thanks a bunch. Here's the revised version for distribution. Thanks > again. > > Hi Folks, > That time of the year to clean house and offer part/components/ > clothing to fellow Rivendel

[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys part deuce

2010-10-12 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
"Just wanted to thank everyone here for their non-judgmental and open minded views." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I've seen Riv-oriented people get fighting mad over the phrase "carbon fiber". We all have our prejudices. On Oct 12, 1:39 pm, Michael_S wrote: > I was looking at a few other online foru

[RBW] Riv'sh Parts Garage Sale...

2010-10-12 Thread EdM
Thanks a bunch. Here's the revised version for distribution. Thanks again. Hi Folks, That time of the year to clean house and offer part/components/ clothing to fellow Rivendell lovers. All pricing include shipping to CONUS. Pictures upon request. -Brooks B66 - Black, no marks, great shape $70 -P

[RBW] Re: Why I like you guys part deuce

2010-10-12 Thread Michael_S
I was looking at a few other online forums this weekend and noticed (again) what a civilized, positive atmosphere exist on this site. Just wanted to thank everyone here for their non-judgmental and open minded views. ~Mike~ On Oct 11, 5:43 pm, EricP wrote: > Nice story.  Totally dislike that dro

[RBW] Re: Coyote Creek Classic

2010-10-12 Thread RoadieRyan
Manny great shots -those ones with the dry hills in the background remind of Eastern Washington state, or the "dry side" as we Seattlites (wetsiders) refer to it. I especially liked the b&w img 6232. Chapeau for getting those kids out on a beautiful bike ride! Ryan "I really need to go for a bik

RE: [RBW] Re: good looking hunqs

2010-10-12 Thread Frederick, Steve
I saw one of these Kona's the other day and it made me think of the extra TT placement controversy: http://www.konaworld.co/bike.cfm?content=humu Not bad looking in a townie/cruiser sort of way... Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...

[RBW] FS: Riv-ish 58cm Surly Pacer Club Racer Build

2010-10-12 Thread Dlbracey
I need to sell my Surly Pacer build to fund the build for the new AHH build. Not sure if this is appropriate for posting here, but I figured I'd throw it up before heading to the 'bay or parting it out. I have it posted on NYC Craigslist right now as well. All parts are either new or in almost ne

[RBW] Re: good looking hunqs

2010-10-12 Thread eflayer
If you are going to have an extra tube, that's where it should go. That's a hunka hunka burning steel. On Oct 12, 12:25 am, Rob Harrison wrote: > Wow--that is a spectacular bike. Excellently photographed. Nicely done. > > Rob in Seattle > > On Oct 11, 2010, at 6:17 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > >

Re: [RBW] nitto stem question

2010-10-12 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 1:24 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > is the periscopa stem finished in the same satin tone as the dirt > drop ?... > or is it more like the dynamic vs. the dynamic deluxe? The one I have is a satin tone as the dirt-drop. Also worth noting the periscopa is 25.4 not 26.0. You ca

Re: [RBW] Lumotec IQ Cyo vs IQ Fly

2010-10-12 Thread John Speare
> > On Oct 12, 2010, at 8:12 AM, "M. Chandler" wrote: > > > I'm getting ready to purchase a Shimano dynohub-equipped front wheel, > > and have narrowed my head lamp choice to the Lumotec IQ Fly and IQ > > Cyo.  I'm not sure if the latter would be compatible with low-profile > > canti's and fork cr

[RBW] nitto stem question

2010-10-12 Thread jandrews_nyc
is the periscopa stem finished in the same satin tone as the dirt drop ?... or is it more like the dynamic vs. the dynamic deluxe? -- 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-bu...@googlegr

[RBW] nitto stem question

2010-10-12 Thread jandrews_nyc
is the periscopa stem finished in the same satin tone as the dirt drop ?... or is it more like the dynamic vs. the dynamic deluxe? -- 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-bu...@googlegr

Re: [RBW] Lumotec IQ Cyo vs IQ Fly

2010-10-12 Thread Eric Norris
Not exactly the shots needed to show my install, but here are some photos of my QB: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/3977457933/in/set-72157622384321375/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/3977452191/in/set-72157622384321375/ --Eric Sent from my iPad On Oct 12, 2010, at 8:12 A

[RBW] Lumotec IQ Cyo vs IQ Fly

2010-10-12 Thread M. Chandler
I'm getting ready to purchase a Shimano dynohub-equipped front wheel, and have narrowed my head lamp choice to the Lumotec IQ Fly and IQ Cyo. I'm not sure if the latter would be compatible with low-profile canti's and fork crown mounting, however (see pics below). Does anyone out there have exper

[RBW] Re: perennial pants issue

2010-10-12 Thread Schroederpc
Sorry, this is a bit late. You might try http://www.bicycleclothing.com. Jackson and Gibbens is made in Oregon, and I've been very happy with their stuff. -Scott On Oct 4, 3:34 am, jim_OLP wrote: > Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for > cycling pants that don't

[RBW] Re: big man 650b

2010-10-12 Thread bicitourist
My biggest problem has been too many options/free time (on vacation). i have a front and rear hub sitting here waiting to be built up so i'm thinking, well why not buy so dyads rather than the salsa cross 700c? @Jim, thanks for the advice. I've definitely been reading on the 650b site and your con

Re: [RBW] Re: Heads Up: New Atlantis frames: 47, 53, 54.5, 61

2010-10-12 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 12:06 AM, benzzoy wrote: > It'll go real well with your new cap Seth! :) > It will - but I already have an atlantis. I was mostly twitching at the price. it's a good deal for that frame. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] good looking hunqs

2010-10-12 Thread Rob Harrison
Wow--that is a spectacular bike. Excellently photographed. Nicely done. Rob in Seattle On Oct 11, 2010, at 6:17 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: > I think he's on the list but I just saw this hunquapillar tonight: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/devildotbunny/5072896097/ > > This should be the one ri