[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread grrlyrida
Wow. That is a gorgeous bike. On Mar 11, 8:15 pm, AmiSingh wrote: > Purrdy Bike There! > -- 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: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread Brett Lindenbach
the anticipation is great. reminds me of when my blériot frameset arrived a few weeks back. we were going through a blizzard, and the fedex guy came to my garage but couldn't reach the front door. he could tell we were home, but had no way to reach us (the shipper gave his phone #, not mine).

[RBW] fs: Nitto Saddlebag Grip

2011-03-11 Thread Eric Wolforth
For Sale, one Nitto Saddlebag Grip. Purchased from Rivendell late last year, it's been collecting dust for far too long! I mounted this to my bike but didn't use it. $70 shipped/PayPal'd from Chicago, IL http://tinyurl.com/4kjcbfr -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: After the Flood

2011-03-11 Thread kavalk
Thanks for the great ride David! ... I stayed dry the whole time!!! Great to go on the adventure and not spend all the time getting dressed! I really enjoyed it and would love to see more. Keith On Mar 10, 3:51 pm, "David T." wrote: > If you have 6 1/2 minutes with nothing better to do, this

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread AmiSingh
Purrdy Bike There! On Mar 11, 10:12 pm, rw1911 wrote: > Very nice! > > Your pictures reflect the bike much better than the seller's. > Interesting to see the differences from my 700c Match built AR.  The > main lugs are similar, but other details such as the cable stops and > (lack of) shifter bo

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread rw1911
Very nice! Your pictures reflect the bike much better than the seller's. Interesting to see the differences from my 700c Match built AR. The main lugs are similar, but other details such as the cable stops and (lack of) shifter bosses is different. On Mar 11, 7:50 pm, Kentileguy wrote: > As

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread William
That is extremely nice. You just have to get your name legally changed to Richard S. and you'll be all set! On Mar 11, 4:50 pm, Kentileguy wrote: > As > promised:http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/5518761984/in/set-72157626246... > > On Mar 11, 6:12 pm, Marty wrote: > > > Great bike, nice

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread Kentileguy
As promised: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/5518761984/in/set-72157626246552792/ On Mar 11, 6:12 pm, Marty wrote: > Great bike, nice to see it go to a good home - especially one that > will share pics! Speaking of cantis, I just picked up a set of Paul > touring cantis for my new Bombadi

Re: [RBW] Best Look or Look-clone pedals?

2011-03-11 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Curtis: I've got a pair of <500 mile KEO Pluses, red, no cleats that you can have cheap -- make offer; they cost me about $160 2 years ago -- or in trade for something, cycle related (SPDs, bags, fenders for 24" X 45 mm tires, wireless computer, etc) or otherwise, the latter including a nice desk l

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread Marty
Great bike, nice to see it go to a good home - especially one that will share pics! Speaking of cantis, I just picked up a set of Paul touring cantis for my new Bombadil build (thanks Eric - and nice AHH you had there!) - it's getting close. I've had other Paul brakes for a while, and if the cantis

[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread Cycletex
Oh my... my, my... Lovely! Now for the TA Carmina cranks, Dura Ace 7700 drive train, un-Riv like STI shifters, Open Pro's and... whoosh! He's gone! -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: After the Flood

2011-03-11 Thread David T.
This is London, Ontario. It snowed last night, so this is what it looked like today: http://tinyurl.com/4aykcgd -- 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: Woody Goody mounted with a quick release front wheel.

2011-03-11 Thread pcooley
No pictures yet. Mark from Rivendell wrote to say it wasn't a good idea to mount it on the quick release, (that's how the hitch for my BicycleR Evolution trailer attaches, so it wasn't without precedent). I moved the struts to the outside of my fender releases on the lower eyelet. I have to say I

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread Kentileguy
My plan was to just get the frame, but the xt wheelset was actually an xtr including the cassette, crankset is a pristine xt, DA 7400 rear der. Basically I took everything but the riser bars,brakes, shifters, seat& pedals. The color is a pearlescent yellow, its real purdy! I'll be looking for canti

Re: [RBW] Best Look or Look-clone pedals?

2011-03-11 Thread Curtis Schmitt
I had completely forgotten that all of the bikes I used Keo Crabons on were fixies... these Keo 2 Max are on my geared road bike so they really must be more difficult to get into if I had an easier time with the old style on a fixed gear. I read on some forums that the Keo 2 Max had some issues wi

Re: [RBW] Best Look or Look-clone pedals?

2011-03-11 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks, Curtis. The pedals I have are similar to the carbons from the same year but have (of course) no crabon. (They are within 20 grams or so of the carbons of similar vintage and cost about $100 less, IIRC -- about $160.) So perhaps, barring carbon, these are the nicest? I must say that the old

[RBW] Re: 59 cm A Homer Hilsen for sale

2011-03-11 Thread Minh
Wow, if not for the SamH i just built up, very tempting On Mar 11, 2:32 pm, Kentileguy wrote: > Title says it all, selling Homer. Pics > here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/sets/72157624639152271/ > The frame is in very good shape, it has typical nicks & scratches, no > dents or din

Re: [RBW] Best Look or Look-clone pedals?

2011-03-11 Thread Curtis Schmitt
I used to rub the old Look Keo CrMo Carbons. Really great pedals. I've sinced replaced with Look Keo 2 Max. I don't like them as much as the old style, just harder to clip into for me. Maybe I'm still getting used to the shape... I know it's supposed to be easier with the wider platform and metal i

[RBW] Small Atlantis

2011-03-11 Thread rcnute
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/2259576990.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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+uns

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread rcnute
Looks like it's gone--yours now? Nice score! Ryan On Mar 11, 11:19 am, Kentileguy wrote: > Saw it it person, pictures don't do it justice. Its in my garage now > > On Mar 10, 1:38 pm, Steve wrote: > > > Not mine, but I've been in contact with seller.  Based on serial > > number, this is Waterf

[RBW] 59 cm A Homer Hilsen for sale

2011-03-11 Thread Kentileguy
Title says it all, selling Homer. Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/sets/72157624639152271/ The frame is in very good shape, it has typical nicks & scratches, no dents or dings. I'm willing to sell just the frame, fork, headset and Silver brakes for $1500, complete for $2300 sans s

[RBW] Re: All Rounder on Chicago CL

2011-03-11 Thread Kentileguy
Saw it it person, pictures don't do it justice. Its in my garage now On Mar 10, 1:38 pm, Steve wrote: > Not mine, but I've been in contact with seller.  Based on serial > number, this is Waterford built in 1996.  Thinking about checking it > out myself, but would be happy to look at it on behalf

[RBW] Re: Woody Goody mounted with a quick release front wheel.

2011-03-11 Thread rperks
Ok, pictures and write up. short link: http://wp.me/p19mfs-ir big link: http://oceanaircycles.com/2011/03/11/wald-basket-wi…ountain-mounts/ not the woody, but the same problem solved. Rob - http://oceanaircycles.com/ On Mar 11, 5:50 am, rperks wrote: > I found myself in a similar quandry a few

[RBW] Re: Woody Goody mounted with a quick release front wheel.

2011-03-11 Thread Minh
Paul, Do you have any pictres? I was considering this rack for my grocery getter, but now it seems like a pletscher to support it would be a good idea... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread Shaun Meehan
You have the finest collection of "tall guy" bikes that I'm aware of Clif. You'll have to let us know how the Rambouillet compares to your other bikes. Enjoy! Shaun On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 11:35 AM, AmiSingh wrote: > It's almost there .. !!! > > On Mar 11, 11:35 am, Bill Lucas wrote: > > This

[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread AmiSingh
It's almost there .. !!! On Mar 11, 11:35 am, Bill Lucas wrote: > This is a great bicycle.  I have one in 64cm.  Enjoy! > > Bill > > On Mar 11, 7:54 am, Cycletex wrote: > > > > > Austin, TX, United States       03/11/2011      7:49 A.M.       Out For > > Delivery > > > !!! -- You received thi

Re: [RBW] After the Flood

2011-03-11 Thread robert zeidler
Where is this? On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 3:51 PM, David T. wrote: > If you have 6 1/2 minutes with nothing better to do, this may be of > interest. > > http://tinyurl.com/4rxst8c > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread Bill Lucas
This is a great bicycle. I have one in 64cm. Enjoy! Bill On Mar 11, 7:54 am, Cycletex wrote: > Austin, TX, United States       03/11/2011      7:49 A.M.       Out For > Delivery > > !!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Re: red 54cm saluki

2011-03-11 Thread Dave Minyard
The Saluki is sold. Thanks. On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Mitch Browne wrote: > It didn't sell yet. > > The seller lives in Santa Maria CA about 30 miles from me. It's up on > San Luis Obispo Craigslist. I just bought a tubus rack he had listed > and confirmed the Saluki is still available. He

Re: [RBW] FS: Campagnolo Veloce Double Front Derailer 9 / 10 SPD

2011-03-11 Thread Sean Whelan
Sorry, All, meant that to be a private reply. Sean -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] FS: Campagnolo Veloce Double Front Derailer 9 / 10 SPD

2011-03-11 Thread Sean Whelan
Great. if you use paypal, you can send to me at: sean.whe...@efi.com. If not, you can send some form of remittance to: Sean Whelan 265 Parker Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15216 On an unrelated note,  I was going to email you (as you are the campy only guy) to ask what you thought about the old, long si

[RBW] Re: Austin bike borrowing or rental

2011-03-11 Thread Cycletex
I'll second BeardPapa's post. Lee is a super cool guy and is well connected with the bike scene including yellow bike. He may very well put you onto the right track. On Mar 11, 8:47 am, Beardpapa wrote: > Hey Gino, > > I'd highly recommend Eastside Pedal Pushers.  The owner, Lee Gresham > is very

[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread Cycletex
Austin, TX, United States 03/11/2011 7:49 A.M. Out For Delivery !!! -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] FS: Campagnolo Veloce Double Front Derailer 9 / 10 SPD

2011-03-11 Thread Eric Norris
I'll take it! --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Mar 11, 2011, at 7:44 AM, Sean Whelan wrote: > > 28.6 mm clamp for steel bikes. > Bright shiny chrome color. Silver accents, not > black and ugly like the new ones. > > Pretty. > Nice design. > > Used for 2 seas

[RBW] Re: 68cm Rambouillet on the way!

2011-03-11 Thread Cycletex
Last Location: Austin, TX, United States, Friday, 03/11/2011 -- 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-owner

[RBW] FS: Campagnolo Veloce Double Front Derailer 9 / 10 SPD

2011-03-11 Thread Sean Whelan
28.6 mm clamp for steel bikes. Bright shiny chrome color. Silver accents, not black and ugly like the new ones. Pretty. Nice design. Used for 2 seasons, approximately 1500 miles. Model year is likely 2004/2005. . 15 dollars shipped. Email for photos / with questions Cheers, Sean -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Lumpy Hetres

2011-03-11 Thread brian feltovich
My Hetres are lumpy too. Thought it was just me being too sensitive! I've deflated, re-seated, and massaged them. Still feeling the thump. Very annoying! I love the tires otherwise but might have to give up on them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] Re: Austin bike borrowing or rental

2011-03-11 Thread Beardpapa
Hey Gino, I'd highly recommend Eastside Pedal Pushers. The owner, Lee Gresham is very much inline with the Rivendell cycling ethos. http://www.yelp.com/biz/east-side-pedal-pushers-austin On Mar 11, 12:36 am, Gino Zahnd wrote: > I'm a 58 riv-wise, and he's a 54-56. > > Thanks for the info! > >

[RBW] Re: Woody Goody mounted with a quick release front wheel.

2011-03-11 Thread rperks
I found myself in a similar quandry a few years back. I happened to have a couple of Old Man Mountain rack mounts in my parts bin, http://www.oldmanmountain.com/Pages/RackPages/FrontRacks.html like you see at the bottom of the rack on the right. I bolted the basket to those, and then mount th ebo

[RBW] Re: Woody Goody mounted with a quick release front wheel.

2011-03-11 Thread Marty
I've had one on my grocery-getter for a while, bolt-on hub mounted, and have found that the stock braces are kind of wimpy to begin with, regardless of how they attach to the hub. Doesn't take much weight to have the thing swaying to and fro. I believe Riv has talked about adding wood dowels to sti

[RBW] Re: Woody Goody mounted with a quick release front wheel.

2011-03-11 Thread Justin August
I think it was Consumer Reports that found that some WALD baskets would break weak QRs and instead recommended mounting only to solid bolt-ons or eyelets. -Justin On Mar 11, 12:04 am, pcooley wrote: > I just received a WALD Woody Goody this afternoon and installed it. > The instructions make a b