[RBW] Stem raisers

2011-08-10 Thread Dave Craig
Tom Check out bike Friday bicycles. With good materials, there can be quite an extension. -- 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/-/kYOkB6C

[RBW] Re: FS, Update

2011-08-10 Thread dweendaddy
I could not figure out how to contact you your email is truncated. Can you email me at dweendaddy at hotmail dot com -- 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/ms

[RBW] 64cm Atlantis for sale

2011-08-10 Thread Steve Lindly
The Atlantis is about five years old, Toyo-built, no wrecks, scratches only in the usual places like the dropouts; no braze-ons on the front forks for mini-rack, must use the clamps; it is a great bike, but a tad big for me -- wish I had a 61. Nitto drop bar, Shimano 105 rear derailluer and

Re: [RBW] Tour 2011

2011-08-10 Thread Stonehog
Nice trip, Mike! Looks like you had great weather. I have got to get out to Rainier. How was traffic in the park? Brian Hanson On Aug 10, 2011, at 3:55 PM, Mike wrote: > So this year's tour is over. It was a blast but I'd being lying if I didn't > say I feel absolutely knackered. Multiple

[RBW] Jay Scheiner Away Message

2011-08-10 Thread Jay Scheiner
Jay Scheiner Away Message I will be out of the country on vacation returning to the office Wednesday, August 16th. While I will not have access to voicemail or email, my emails will be monitored and appropriately handled. Thank you. Jay JAY SCHEINER, JD, CLU Agent Support Group Tel (516) 4

[RBW] Re: FS, Update

2011-08-10 Thread Ely Rodriguez SF
Hey Patrick, if you still have the tubus rack, would you trade me for another custom bag plus cash for your rack? My friend Ron Lau just traded me a frame that is built to take a tubus rack. -Ely -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

Re: [RBW] FS: Full set of Ostrich canvas touring luggage

2011-08-10 Thread Zack
Will do, I get the Sam on Monday. I am psyched. -- 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/-/4ffN_0zDfwwJ. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] FS update

2011-08-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
XT RD claimed -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha

Re: [RBW] FS: Full set of Ostrich canvas touring luggage

2011-08-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Nice bunch of bagmatching luggage! Would jump had I not already invested in so many different luggage systems (Carradice, Jandd, Ortlieb, Lafamu, Axiom, etc.). Send up photos of the Hillborne. I owned a 56 briefly but sold it and bought a Fargo which serves the same purpose with more versatility a

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: FS, Update

2011-08-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Here I am! bertin753@gmail dot com On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 9:36 PM, dweendaddy wrote: > I could not figure out how to contact you your email is truncated. > Can you email me at dweendaddy at hotmail dot com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

[RBW] FS: Full set of Ostrich canvas touring luggage

2011-08-10 Thread Zack
Up for sale: A full set of Ostrich touring luggage. It has been lovingly used, and shows wear, but no rips, horrible stains, or anything like that. This luggage has served me well, but I need to sell some stuff to help pay off my recent Hillborne purchase. My gain is your gain :-) One han

[RBW] FS, Update

2011-08-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
S-12 system and Motobecane have been claimed. Remaining, prices including shipping CONUS; some photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale 8 -s era XT rd, scuffed but very functional, $35 shipped CONUS. 62X60, both C-C Nishiki Riviera, $250 + actual shipping CONUS with SP, HS, BB

[RBW] Re: Stem raisers

2011-08-10 Thread cm
I would ask the mechanic what he sees that is so dire.. does he know what he is talking about or is he just concerned because it looks weird (and it does look weird). If he seems knowledgeable and his concerns seem valid maybe it would make sense to listen. If everything is being used the way it

[RBW] Tour 2011

2011-08-10 Thread Mike
So this year's tour is over. It was a blast but I'd being lying if I didn't say I feel absolutely knackered. Multiple 100+ mile days in the heat which included multiple long exposed climbs really seems to have taken it out of me. Still, it was a great time. Here are the pictures. More info on th

[RBW] Re: Stem raisers

2011-08-10 Thread Garth
Hi Tom , We can debate the safety of the stem forever and a day and we'll never get anywhere but a headache! To the point . do you like riding the bike like that you know ... is it fun? I think that trumps everything . Once you get your Bombadil I suspect you won

[RBW] Re: High Rocky Place, Mt Diablo Solo S240 on the SimpleOne

2011-08-10 Thread Peter Pesce
Wow. Great ride, write-up, and photos! For a moment there I forgot I was at work! Thanks for that. -Pete -- 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-bun

RE: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifters with campy/shimano drivetrain

2011-08-10 Thread Carl Otto Wollin
Thank you all for your quick response. Regards Carl Otto Wollin > Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 07:53:08 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: Silver Shifters with campy/shimano drivetrain > From: earlg...@gmail.com > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Of course. That's the beauty of friction! > > Gernot

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Job Opening, Shipping Department.

2011-08-10 Thread Kris
Just about 5 yrs ago I packed up the family and moved from MA to NC to work in a shop in Asheville. I learned a great deal as a result of my early mid-life crisis and wouldn't trade the experience for anything. I did however "sell out" and moved back to the IT/IS world for better pay, stability, a

Re: [RBW] Re: Stem raisers

2011-08-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
What about a pair of tourist or North Road type bars? Those might get you high enough without the raiser. On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Tom wrote: > Yeah, true. I'm not asking anyone to bless it or anything. Just wondering > whether anyone had any experience of failure or problems. > There is

[RBW] Re: Stem raisers

2011-08-10 Thread Tom
Yeah, true. I'm not asking anyone to bless it or anything. Just wondering whether anyone had any experience of failure or problems. There is a long wait for the Bombadil. A second hand cheapie would be nice but not really an option when you consider buying parts, time to build, etc. This *is* m

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Job Opening, Shipping Department.

2011-08-10 Thread Evan
If I were younger and cardboard-inclined, I'd be sending my resume to RBWHQ right now. Seriously: John's job description is downright inspiring in its honesty and clarity, and Grant's explanation of the position and its importance makes tons of sense (to me, anyway). As for Jinxed, he wrote an enti

[RBW] Re: High Rocky Place, Mt Diablo Solo S240 on the SimpleOne

2011-08-10 Thread Roger
Great ride and photos - the carnation 'rack boutonnière' is now my desktop background for the day! On Aug 10, 9:51 am, EastBayGuy wrote: > When I originally saw Grants Post awhile back on the S240 he did to High > Rocky place, I knew I had to do it. I wanted a challenge and I wanted a > test, so

[RBW] High Rocky Place, Mt Diablo Solo S240 on the SimpleOne

2011-08-10 Thread Zack
Awesome. Thank you for sharing this. -- 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/-/9XvOF8wlCC0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-

Re: [RBW] High Rocky Place, Mt Diablo Solo S240 on the SimpleOne

2011-08-10 Thread James Warren
Well done! On Aug 10, 2011, at 9:51 AM, EastBayGuy wrote: > When I originally saw Grants Post awhile back on the S240 he did to High > Rocky place, I knew I had to do it. I wanted a challenge and I wanted a test, > so I decided to do it on the SimpleOne. I am glad I did and it was an awesome

[RBW] High Rocky Place, Mt Diablo Solo S240 on the SimpleOne

2011-08-10 Thread EastBayGuy
When I originally saw Grants Post awhile back on the S240 he did to High Rocky place, I knew I had to do it. I wanted a challenge and I wanted a test, so I decided to do it on the SimpleOne. I am glad I did and it was an awesome Solo Trip. Thank you Grant for the directions and words of advice i

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Romulus 59cm plus parts

2011-08-10 Thread Eric
Email sent. On Aug 9, 2:37 pm, rex wrote: > Hi everyone > I have decided to sell some of my stuff. All items offered are used but not > abused. > > -Rivendell Romulus 59cm. No dents. Includes frame/fork, BB, 105 headset, > Shimano brake calipers, and Shimano 105/Araya RC540 wheelset.  The rear ri

[RBW] Re: Stem raisers

2011-08-10 Thread eflayer
cycling is a dangerous crap shoot even with the very best and tuned equipment. from looking at the photo, it looks as if you are not anywhere close best or tuned. too many hazards out of your control. why not control the ones you can. if that thing is flexing, you are 240, seems you have the le

Re: [RBW] Re: How Much Difference Would Different Wheels/Tires Make

2011-08-10 Thread Garth
How about the Schwalbe Marathon Racer ? ... comes in 26x1.5 and folding/non folding beads. Amazon sells both. -- 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-own

Re: [RBW] Re: General Curiosity: Serial Number Conventions

2011-08-10 Thread Marty
My new diaga-tube Waterford-built Bombadil = L10024 By their code, that would make it the 24th built in November 2010. What does my serial number mean? It depends on the year it was built. If your bike was built after mid-1995, you have a 6-character number: For example: F98123. F - is the mon

Re: [RBW] Re: General Curiosity: Serial Number Conventions

2011-08-10 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Waterford's web site explains their serial # system, regardless of the nameplate on the bike. Toyo bikes were sequential, iirc. So my RB841 was the 841st Ram frame to come from there. Have not seen any Taiwanese RBW #s yet. On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 11:34 PM, Rex Kerr wrote: > On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Stem raisers

2011-08-10 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I used a Delta stem extender without issue for a while until a longer Nitto came along. Two of my friends who are taller guys use them and have been very pleased On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > The problem with asking us is, if we tell you you're good and it > snaps...bad