[RBW] Re: Headset Issue

2011-07-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Too tight. If it only "indexed" at the straight-ahead position, you'd probably have a bigger problem, but tight all the way through the range of motion is a tight headset. If you have the wrenches, back off the locknut, loosen the headset cup a quarter turn, then hold that baby steady while you

[RBW] For Sale: Selle Anatomica, TA chainrings, Noodles, etc.

2011-07-24 Thread Gino Zahnd
I'm selling some stuff, and prefer San Francisco local only. I'm just too busy to ship anything right now. Sorry! So for now, pickup from either my house or my office are the only options. -- Selle Anatomica Titanico saddle - brand new. Mounted, and not ridden. $150 TA chainring set. 9.5 of 10

[RBW] Headset Issue

2011-07-24 Thread Darin G.
Just had the headset on my Sam adjusted at the LBS after discovering the upper threaded race was loose. The cable hanger seems to have acted as a lever on the race and worked it loose. The lock nut was still tight. I took it home after adjustment without riding it and discovered the steering was

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe Tweed Country Bag

2011-07-24 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Do you have a photo I think I want it if it's what I think it is.. Then again you'll have it sold before the picture is posted. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://group

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe Tweed Country Bag

2011-07-24 Thread Curtis Schmitt
Great Condition. Discontinued Green Tweed. $89 Shipped -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

2011-07-24 Thread Joe Bernard
I sold my Romulus to convert to recumbents. Bought a couple of 2-wheelers, then a trike, sold the 2-wheel bents, now resupplying with a few Craigslist "upright" bikes, and thinking about getting a Hunqapillar or Sam. I'm keeping the trike! Joe Bernard Fairfield, CA. -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?

2011-07-24 Thread Joe Bernard
Google Rivendell Brooks. There was one on Grand Rapids Craigslist. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0kzC-dV6xaoJ. To post to this gro

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?

2011-07-24 Thread Geoff
Liesl, I'd like to piggy-back on your last comment, and add that I would also JUMP at the chance to get a Rivendell Rider B17! I'd bet that there'd be plenty of Riv owners who would belly up to the bar to buy one! Grant? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

2011-07-24 Thread Geoff
Hi Joe, I had a GT3, too! A blue one. Then I sold it, and got an ICE S. Then sold that, and got a Catrike Road. Notice the somewhat disturbing pattern? Buy-Sell, Buy-Sell, Buy-Sell. But, I have settled down, and have had my Catrike for the past 5 years. In retrospect, the GT3 was still t

[RBW] Re: Saddle Sack Medium w/ Nitto Big Back Rack

2011-07-24 Thread Rick
"what you need is a nitto q/r saddlebag grip for your medium saddle sack. i have this and it anchors the bag further back at the top, so that it sits plenty far back on my nitto r14 top rack. i also like the q/r, as i use this for commuting and like to bring my bag inside when i shop. for what

[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

2011-07-24 Thread Joe Bernard
I have a trike, too, a Greenspeed GT3. Every rider should try one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4fApfkWoq24J. To post to this gro

[RBW] FS: $99 Shipped: Brooks Team Pro (Swift) Black/Copper/Chrome

2011-07-24 Thread Curtis Schmitt
Will ship out tomorrow via FedEx - $99 via PayPal >> Good Condition Brooks Team Pro in Black Leather w/ Hammered Copper >> Rivets and Chrome Rails >> •Thickest leather of any Brooks model >> •Hand-pounded rivets and chamfered sides >> •Weight 550 g >> •Width 155 mm >> •Length 280 mm >> >> Very ni

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Riders Brooks Saddle....?

2011-07-24 Thread EastBayGuy
Don't know if any one has seen this but Rivendell was on the brooks blog a few weeks back. http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/rivendell/ Dustin G WC CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web vis

Re: [RBW] Re: Fwd: bikes for sale ! 650b- Rivendell - Moulton !

2011-07-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
You got it out from under my grasp! On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 10:11 AM, rcnute wrote: > I snagged the Moulton.  :) > > Ryan > > On Jul 24, 7:44 am, cyclotourist wrote: >> Forwarded from the 650b list, nice looking and well priced Rambouillet!!! >> >> -- Forwarded message -- >> From

[RBW] Re: Does anyone use these bags?

2011-07-24 Thread dweendaddy
Lovely bicycle did a big write up on them http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/04/philosophy-panniers-review-of-two.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg

[RBW] Re: Paul High Flange Hubs on a SO / QB ?

2011-07-24 Thread dan gee
Have no experience with the quickbeam / SO, but... as long as the crank and freewheel are within 5mm of each other, you should be fine. If you're willing to switch to a 110 BB (which would put you at 44 chainline ) or a 113 (=47 chainline), you would be set (I doubt you'd notice the difference with

[RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

2011-07-24 Thread pruckelshaus
I built my own because I loved the idea of my Rambouillet, but it didn't fit me all that well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/pCV6

[RBW] Re: Fwd: bikes for sale ! 650b- Rivendell - Moulton !

2011-07-24 Thread rcnute
I now have a huge shed in the back. Let the bike hoarding begin in earnest! Ryan On Jul 24, 9:21 am, Ken Mattina wrote: > Are we going to start a pool to see when Ryan will be selling it? > > ;-) > > > > On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM, rcnute wrote: > > I snagged the Moulton.  :) > > > Ryan >

Re: [RBW] Re: Fwd: bikes for sale ! 650b- Rivendell - Moulton !

2011-07-24 Thread Ken Mattina
Are we going to start a pool to see when Ryan will be selling it? ;-) On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM, rcnute wrote: > I snagged the Moulton. :) > > Ryan > > On Jul 24, 7:44 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > Forwarded from the 650b list, nice looking and well priced Rambouillet!!! > > > > -

Re: [RBW] Re: Fwd: bikes for sale ! 650b- Rivendell - Moulton !

2011-07-24 Thread cyclotourist
Nice!!! On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM, rcnute wrote: > I snagged the Moulton. :) > > Ryan > > On Jul 24, 7:44 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > Forwarded from the 650b list, nice looking and well priced Rambouillet!!! > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > > From: erik > > Date: Sat, J

[RBW] Re: Fwd: bikes for sale ! 650b- Rivendell - Moulton !

2011-07-24 Thread rcnute
I snagged the Moulton. :) Ryan On Jul 24, 7:44 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Forwarded from the 650b list, nice looking and well priced Rambouillet!!! > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: erik > Date: Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM > Subject: [650B] bikes for sale ! 650b Rivendell Mou

Re: [RBW] Re: Was gonna buy a Riv but didnt...

2011-07-24 Thread Ken Freeman
Don't know if I talked about it much here, but I do like to test new ideas in bikes before jumping in. I'm not generally conservative, but I am an engineer, and tend to approach complex concepts a piece at a time. Chunk it up, then solve the chunks. There are always several excellent examples of

[RBW] Fwd: bikes for sale ! 650b- Rivendell - Moulton !

2011-07-24 Thread cyclotourist
Forwarded from the 650b list, nice looking and well priced Rambouillet!!! -- Forwarded message -- From: erik Date: Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM Subject: [650B] bikes for sale ! 650b Rivendell Moulton ! To: 650b <6...@googlegroups.com> Japanese built vintage Hatori 650B frame, fo