[RBW] FS: Ibex El Fito wool Knickers - medium

2011-02-27 Thread cyclotourist
Brand new with tags. I wear a medium in everything else, but these are a touch too tight. I can get them on my 34 waist, but they are uncomfortably tight when on, so they run a bit small $90 shipped to your door. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are ma

[RBW] Re: WTB: parts for a 650B Randonneuse build

2011-02-27 Thread Mike S
Hey Gernot, I've got the following items you're looking for: 1) Brooks B.17 Standard in black. Brand new & in the box. Asking $80. 2) Nitto Crustal Fellow seatpost. Mounted on my bike for about 700 miles, replaced because I got the lugged post. Some scratches but in really nice condition. Asking

[RBW] WTB: parts for a 650B Randonneuse build

2011-02-27 Thread Earl Grey
I am building up a Rawland rSogn later this year, and am looking for used or unused parts from your parts bin to reduce the cost. Aside from the low-trail aspect of this frame, this will be a very Rivvish build. Here are parts I am still in need of: 650B wheels OR 650B Synergy rims (also looking f

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread rob markwardt
No, Seattle Andy and his Bleriot...see four posts above. On Feb 27, 9:03 pm, James Warren wrote: > Was that Andy from Southern California and his Atlantis? > > On Feb 27, 2011, at 9:00 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > > > > > It was a lousy to day to ride but I still had a good time...winter > > break

Re: [RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread James Warren
Was that Andy from Southern California and his Atlantis? On Feb 27, 2011, at 9:00 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > It was a lousy to day to ride but I still had a good time...winter > break is over tomorrow so I was riding no matter what!. It's always > fun to do these big rides (though I rarely do

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread rob markwardt
It was a lousy to day to ride but I still had a good time...winter break is over tomorrow so I was riding no matter what!. It's always fun to do these big rides (though I rarely do them), mainly to look at bikes and riders. I ran into Brian and Andy but otherwise didn't see any other Rivendells.

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread Benedikt
Well I we never found each other but it looks by your pictures that you found my bike on the ferry back. That's my Hillborne with the Saddlebags. Maybe you already know that. Did you do the New Years Day ride with us? -Brian On Feb 27, 5:01 pm, awilliams53 wrote: > Chilly Hilly lived up to it

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

2011-02-27 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Did I mention the tail light was included with wiring, adaptor for single hole rack, free freight. Of course I did.. :( Now I'm really sorry I bought this light.. brand new and can't sell it. It will make a nice paper weight on the desk.. :) -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: FS: Supernova E3 Triple with Tail light

2011-02-27 Thread BykMor
BB, "Traffic blinding" is NOT just a matter of positioning the light. Asymmetric beam patterns, such as the EDelux, have a beam pattern that aims light at the bottom half of the... imagine that your headlight is the pointy end of an ice cream cone and light project out in 360 degrees from that

[RBW] Re: Tire Choice -- 99 Years Ago

2011-02-27 Thread scott
Everyone knows that people were tougher back then. On Feb 27, 7:37 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > I was looking at my Tour de France calendar and it occurred to me that the > February page can teach us something about tire choice in the Golden Age.   > The photos at the link below are from the 1912 To

[RBW] pari motos for sale

2011-02-27 Thread Ken Mattina
Hi all, I have a pair of black 650b pari motos that I don't need. They are brand new still in original packaging. $115 shipped in the CUSA. Please respond offlist. Thanks Ken -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the p

[RBW] Tire Choice -- 99 Years Ago

2011-02-27 Thread Eric Norris
I was looking at my Tour de France calendar and it occurred to me that the February page can teach us something about tire choice in the Golden Age. The photos at the link below are from the 1912 Tour. Remember that in those days (as shown in the photo), much of the riding took place on unpave

Re: [RBW] Atlanta Riv Riders

2011-02-27 Thread Bruce
Steven: Montgomery, AL. Not too far for a weekend ride connection. I do some events in GA every year anyway. Let know. Bruce From: steven To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 8:17:04 AM Subject: [RBW] Atlanta Riv Riders Any Atlanta riders out

Re: [RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread Bruce
Jason: No trouble with Pari-Motos, but no room for fenders between the chainstays. The is room at the fork, and seatstays, soa specially sculpted fender could be fit. Bruce From: JL To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 2:24:57 PM Subject: [RB

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread awilliams53
Chilly Hilly lived up to its name, today. Saw Rob with the Rambouillet at the line to catch the ferry back to Seattle, but otherwise, it seems like the nasty weather kept those with more sense than me back at home! Photos Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157626036079073/ An

[RBW] WTB/T: 61cm RB-T for 1st-gen 60cm Sam (Frame/fork)

2011-02-27 Thread Dan
Hi All -- I'm looking for a 1st-gen Sam in the 60cm size, with cantis and the 62cm-effective top tube. Best option, which I know is a reach, would be a trade of my '91 RB-T frame/fork and some cash. I have a 61cm (called 62 by Bstone) RB-T with a Bilenky low-trail fork that was powdercoated ligh

[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread Jim Cloud
Jason, After looking at the photos of your 54cm Road Standard, I'd agree - you don't have sufficient clearance to fit fenders with a 28C tire. I'm certain that my Road Standard (65cm size) has more clearance, but without taking the fenders off the bike I'm not sure of the clearance measurement. J

[RBW] Re: RIV RALLY EAST - Only 10 weeks away!!!

2011-02-27 Thread AJ
Thanks for the reminder BB, I had forgotten my hotel reservations. They are now complete. Will see you all on Friday night at the Sherwood.AJ -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread Benedikt
Wow we are organized. I went to the Seattle side of the passenger deck. No riv riders. I stopped at the bike barn on Bainbridge Island and watched everyone go by. No Riv riders. I did see 2 fellows on the route (sorry I forget your names) but I wouldn't call this a Rivendell group ride. I'm now ab

[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread JL
54cm road standard clearance photos http://tinyurl.com/4kewynm On Feb 27, 12:22 pm, JL wrote: > Jim > > It amazes me that you could fit a fender with 28mm tires.  I stand > corrected, It is possible, just not with my frame.  Even on your bike > the clearance for the fender is quite tight it rea

[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread JL
Bruce, These bikes are nearly twins. Are there any width problems with the Pari-Motos at the chainstays? You ever run 650b with fenders on your bike? Jason On Feb 27, 1:56 am, Bruce wrote: > Jason: > > Like you, my '95 Road Std came as a frame and two forks set a couple of years > ago. I saw

[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread JL
Jim It amazes me that you could fit a fender with 28mm tires. I stand corrected, It is possible, just not with my frame. Even on your bike the clearance for the fender is quite tight it really deforms the fender line. I wonder how much space you have there. I uploaded some photos to show the c

[RBW] A Bit Of List Housekeeping

2011-02-27 Thread CycloFiend
Hey all - I don't know how many of you directly subscribe to the iBob list, but thought you should know that it has migrated to google groups. Those of you who are list silverbacks probably know that originally, the iBob list was the online (when it was important to make that distinction) meetin

Re: [RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly?

2011-02-27 Thread Jason
I'm on the boat now. Turn out is less than last year. Weather isn't as bad expected! On Feb 26, 2011, at 10:37 PM, wrharper wrote: > I'm feeling more doubtful by the minute. Now I hear there could be > snow accumulations tonight! If it looks clear in the am I may be > there, but don't wait on

[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread Jim Cloud
Jason, It's certainly possible to fit fenders to a Rivendell Road Standard from this era (1995-1997) with 700x28c tires. Here's a photo of my bike (a 1996 model of the Road Standard) with Honjos and Pasela 700x28c tires: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37964304@N05/5432058115/ I've never experience

[RBW] Atlanta Riv Riders

2011-02-27 Thread steven
Any Atlanta riders out there ? Would be great to start doing some group rides in town and adventure rides outside of town. -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread Marty
Two great reasons to add another Rivendell-related Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/roadstandard/ On Feb 27, 3:56 am, Bruce wrote: > Jason: > > Like you, my '95 Road Std came as a frame and two forks set a couple of years > ago. I saw how a prior owner had built it up, and wanted some

Re: [RBW] Every bike has a story.

2011-02-27 Thread Bruce
Jason: Like you, my '95 Road Std came as a frame and two forks set a couple of years ago. I saw how a prior owner had built it up, and wanted something a little different. Using the recently introduced Tektro 556 brakes, I converted the bike to a 650B, which lets me run bigger rubber. Also lik