[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Bob
Received. I keep a tube/brush thingy of automobile touch-up paint next to whatever bikes "parking spot" in our living room, and just slather it on when I see bare metal. I really should get my eyeglasses prescription checked. I had a mind to someday get it blasted and repainted, but it really is

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Bob
Actually, I think you've summarized my own bike-ownership philosophy nicely. I ride a bike every day, for transportation (no car), so it's a tool. While I appreciate purdy lugs and nice paint jobs, it would probably be wasteful for me personally, because I would take that expensive frame and make i

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone RB-1

2011-11-14 Thread James Warren
The yellow and white RB-1 from 1992 is one of the best Bridgestones ever made. Top 5 maybe. Great bike. Thanks for posting the photos. The top 5: Yellow/White 1992 RB-1, Red 1991 MB-4, Blue 1990 MB-2, Purple 1992 MB-2, Orange 1993 XO-1 -Jim W. On Nov 14, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Shawn wrote: > Ph

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread rob markwardt
Bob, Just reread your origianl post and my response. If that is your bike and you did the touch up paint then you did a marvelous job...but I think there is room for improvement. Rob On Nov 14, 8:59 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > I'm in the ride it, don't sweat the scratches camp...BUT...that Trek

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread rob markwardt
I'm in the ride it, don't sweat the scratches camp...BUT...that Trek could use a serious makeover. An hour with some steel wool, goof off, and matching (or close) touch up paint and that bike would look fine. It looks like somebody let a 6 year with finger paint cover up the chips. On Nov 13, 10:

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 14, 2011, at 9:32 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I bought a new to me Rivendell custom, and clumsily smacked the top tube with > a floor pump as I lifted it over the bike. > > D'oh! > > It helps me keep things in perspective... > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2361652997/ Nice

[RBW] Re: Pleasant surprise

2011-11-14 Thread Philip Williamson
I'd be most interested in a Riv calendar if it had "on this date" kind of info scattered through it. I love that kind of esoterica, and I'd love to see what Grant and Co. would do with it. Philip On Nov 14, 7:10 am, rperks wrote: > Doug, > thanks for the pointer to look at the pics.  I really

[RBW] Re: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting

2011-11-14 Thread Bill M.
The thinnest rim tape is probably no tape at all. I installed a set of Velocity Veloplugs on my latest set of home-built wheels (A23 rims on White Industries hubs). No issues with them so far, and they can easily be removed and reinstalled if ever needed. http://veloplug.com/ Bill On Nov 14, 9

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Bill Gibson
I learned a good lesson on my Reynolds 531 db frame, made by Falcon, branded Merkyx, a long time ago, parking it on a good steel pole. I dropped it while locking it to the pole, right in the middle, in the thin part of the db top tube, and put a nice little ding in it. I rode it until the left fork

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread cyclotourist
I bought a new to me Rivendell custom, and clumsily smacked the top tube with a floor pump as I lifted it over the bike. D'oh! It helps me keep things in perspective... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2361652997/ On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 6:36 PM, benzzoy wrote: > On Nov 14, 7:21 am,

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread benzzoy
On Nov 14, 7:21 am, Tim McNamara wrote: > > Time for some individual philosophy:  it's a bike not a holy relic.  Way too > many people buy a nice custom bike, the bike > of their dreams, and then don't ride it.  To me few things in cycling are > sadder than a 10 year old custom bike that still >

[RBW] suntour cyclone or superbe pro

2011-11-14 Thread Seth Vidal
Hi, I'm looking for a rear derailler for a friend for a present. Either a suntour cyclone 6000 series or a superbe pro 5200 series in silver. I know the latter are like hens teeth but I thought I'd ask if someone on the list happened to have one squirreled away that they might be interested in s

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos

2011-11-14 Thread DustyMerkin
I am curious why there is no post about this frame. I actually think it's a lot nicer then my Rambo, it is a well thought out bike. From what I can tell other then the seat, all the lugs are Riv's; even the bottom bracket lug has the rivendell stamp on it. The price was hard to beat! -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone RB-1

2011-11-14 Thread Shawn
Sold!!! On Nov 14, 3:36 pm, Shawn wrote: > Photos, > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157628003564389/ > > On Nov 14, 9:33 am, Shawn wrote: > > > > > Size 56cm. Sorry > > > On Nov 14, 9:04 am, Shawn wrote: > > > > Complete bike $450 plus shipping. The bike is in great shape,

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone RB-1

2011-11-14 Thread Shawn
Photos, http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenwayrider/sets/72157628003564389/ On Nov 14, 9:33 am, Shawn wrote: > Size 56cm. Sorry > > On Nov 14, 9:04 am, Shawn wrote: > > > > > Complete bike $450 plus shipping. The bike is in great shape, only > > selling because I recently acquired a Roadeo. Pl

[RBW] Re: FS: phil rear wheel, seatpost

2011-11-14 Thread erik jensen
wheel is sold, seatpost is not. thanks for all your interest! On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM, erik jensen wrote: > All price listed OBO, need to move these things quickly. Local pickup > preferred. > > Rich-built 40h Phil 7spd Freewheel Rear Wheel. I dropped the chain between > the cogs and sp

Re: [RBW] Re: Price reduced: FS: Size Medium Fargo, $1,250 plus shipping

2011-11-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for the replies -- but dammit, no one offered to buy the Fargo! I corresponded once with Chris about his 2 CV -- IIRC, to ask if one can be a reliable regular driver; he said "yes." Note that my regular driving comes to no more than 4K a year since I work at home. I wish business would pic

Re: [RBW] Rivish-ish stuff for sale.

2011-11-14 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Congrats and best wishes for a long life of happy pedaling together! On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Kevin Pollen wrote: > I just got Married, > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2011-11-14 at 09:21 -0600, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Nov 14, 2011, at 12:53 AM, Bob wrote: > > > Someday I will own one of the lovely-lugged bicycles that are the > > subject of this group. As I've mentioned, the thing that keeps me > > aspiring is the thought of doing this to such a nice

[RBW] Re: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting

2011-11-14 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The Manou and Newbaum rim tape is some of the thickest, by the way. -- 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/-/nojTvlCP_YEJ. To post to this gr

[RBW] Re: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting

2011-11-14 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
A thin rimstrip can make a HUGE difference with tight tyres. The Stan's NoTubes rim tape is a thin nylon material. These have become my go-to rim tape, both for thin-ness and light-ness. One roll will do four 700C wheels (I think), so it works out to be an economical solution, too. They aren't a

[RBW] Re: Challenge Parigi-Robaix tire mounting

2011-11-14 Thread Bill Lucas
Marc, I have these tires. They where some of the hardest to mount that I have ever worked with. I didn't see anyone discussing rim strip. Make sure that the rim strips is as thin as possible, no fold backs, no laying on the bead seat. I use plastic rim strips because they are the thinnest. Th

[RBW] Rivish-ish stuff for sale.

2011-11-14 Thread Kevin Pollen
I just got Married, so I am a bit broke from paying for a wedding. So I thought I would give you guys a shot first. All items include shipping in the conus. Contact me i you live outside the us and we can work out shipping. I accept paypal. Please email me off the list. Vintage Trek TX700 Touring

[RBW] Re: resurrectio decals

2011-11-14 Thread ronc808
Anyone know how to remove them? I just applied a powder coat set today and managed to bugger them up pretty good. I knew I should'a watched the video a 2nd time! The down tube pair went on easy but sit too low on the tube's curve. The seat tube decal was trickier. Some how I managed to make the las

[RBW] Re: WTB Bolt-On + High Flange Hubs

2011-11-14 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
Not sure why I didn't think to check with Phil Wood Co. directly. They sell a bolt conversion on their web site. The VO and Pitlock skewer replacements look like a great solution too. Thanks for the replies and input. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] RE: A Kiddy Rivvy (?)(well, Rivvy Wanabee) ,Ortleib Panniers, Carradice Briefcase For Sale

2011-11-14 Thread Marc Schwartz
Got the 24" wheeled Rock Hopper Comp out today. Its kind of a 25 yr old time capsule. It certainly hasn't been ridden much, still has the original tires which still have " new-nubs" on the tread. All original components except for Terry saddle, riser bar & stem. Otherwise all mid-1980's Shiman

[RBW] Re: Pleasant surprise

2011-11-14 Thread dougP
Rob: The photos on the site are timeless. There's nothing dating them or tying them to a specific year. My thought was a regular wall calendar, new photo every time you turn the page to a new month. dougP On Nov 14, 7:10 am, rperks wrote: > Doug, > thanks for the pointer to look at the pics.

[RBW] Re: WTB: Blue Tweed Country Bag

2011-11-14 Thread Allan in Portland
Resending... for the weekday regulars this time. :-) Perhaps in need of a little walkin' around money just in time for Christmas? One of these, if you please: http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/rbw/bleriot_withbag.jpg How's $225 +/- depending on condition sound? Thanks much, -Allan -- You rece

[RBW] Re: Seattle in November

2011-11-14 Thread wrharper
It was a nice riding day yesterday, saw someone on an orange Sam at the Fremont Bridge while I was out. I went to 5 Guys before my ride, and I'm sure I burned less than 100% of it off. Russ On Nov 13, 5:02 pm, awilliams53 wrote: > A 30 miler ride through Seattle today, with a stop for lunch

[RBW] FS - Custom Rivendell 56x56 - $2750

2011-11-14 Thread John Price
Due to other hobbies needing funding, a trip to Italy planned for next year, and the fact that I ride my home made almost exclusively I've decided to sell my custom JS built Rivendell. She needs someone who'll ride her more often than I am... Bike is in excellent condition. - 56x56cm (c-t-c). -

Re: [RBW] Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 14, 2011, at 12:53 AM, Bob wrote: > Someday I will own one of the lovely-lugged bicycles that are the > subject of this group. As I've mentioned, the thing that keeps me > aspiring is the thought of doing this to such a nice bike: > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=

[RBW] Re: Pleasant surprise

2011-11-14 Thread rperks
Doug, thanks for the pointer to look at the pics. I really like that they brought back some of the older stuff, as well as the group camping shots. That stuff realy makes you want to get out there and be part of it all. I am not sure how all these would play into a calendar? I know the pics the

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone RB-1

2011-11-14 Thread Shawn
Size 56cm. Sorry On Nov 14, 9:04 am, Shawn wrote: > Complete bike $450 plus shipping. The bike is in great shape, only > selling because I recently acquired a Roadeo. Please contact off list > if you are interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] FS: 1992 Bridgestone RB-1

2011-11-14 Thread Shawn
Complete bike $450 plus shipping. The bike is in great shape, only selling because I recently acquired a Roadeo. Please contact off list if you are interested. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread newenglandbike
Good bikes look better with age http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsargent/3371199870/in/faves-43029278@N07/#/photos/robsargent/3371199870/in/faves-43029278@N07/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/collectvelo/4428254190/in/faves-43029278@N07/#/photos/collectvelo/4428254190/in/faves-43029278@N07/l

Re: [RBW] Re: Price reduced: FS: Size Medium Fargo, $1,250 plus shipping

2011-11-14 Thread islaysteve
BTW Patrick, Did you know that Chris K., owner of Velo Orange has a 2CV? There are several in this area (mid-Atlantic, Wash DC), including a nice van I've seen driving around. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To v

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Bruce Herbitter
You can convert the TREK to 650B and put fatter rubber on it of course. Like Bill, my '95 Road was pretty chipped and dinged. I took the plunge and shipped it off to Airglow Painting back in June. I will say that they are WAY behind on the quoted delivery schedule (6 - 7 weeks, from 6/16). The last

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-14 Thread Bill M.
I've been riding my Riv Road since 1995. It still looks good from a distance, but it has never been repainted and has more chips and scratches in the paint than I can count. If that's all that keeps you from owning the bike you really want (i.e finances are not a barrier) then get over the fear o