[RBW] Re: What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread Philip Williamson
As the maintainer of a public Google doc, I just gotta say, people... (some people, not you)... people do stuff that just makes no sense. It's not vandalism, but the effect is the same. I check the doc after every use (google sends me an email, and I can see the current version or just the changes)

[RBW] Kudos for New Riv wool bike jersey -

2011-12-20 Thread Joan Oppel
I had to share my thoughts on this since I like it so much.  I saw Grant's post about getting these in and that they'd be the last from this New Zealand supplier.  So here's the report:  this is a great wool jersey/shirt.  Lightweight (I'd guess something like 18 grams based on what I know about my

[RBW] Re: What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread charlie
Hmmm never bothered to check.didn't seem important to me but maybe it matters some. All I know is that if they weighed 3 pounds I'd still use them. On Dec 20, 12:21 pm, William wrote: > I'm dwelling on some numbers and I'm curious what a lightish set of > aluminum fenders weigh.  If any of y

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Fever...

2011-12-20 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Put me on your list for B17's .. I'm gonna need two soon 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://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/daZ0_apouyQJ. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Packing for s240

2011-12-20 Thread James Warren
Amazing bike! On Dec 20, 2011, at 10:12 AM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: > Ok so I went to the garage to pack and realized that I had put new steel > fenders on the Bombadil and that the lowrider tubes rack wouldn't mount the > way it used to.. after 30 minutes a couple of added spacers and fortunate

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Fever...

2011-12-20 Thread René Sterental
It does, but I still find the saddle uncomfortable and the sides rub my inner thighs no matter what. A new Berthoud touring saddle is on the way. Stay tuned for a bunch of "like new" B17 saddles for sale soon. I also fit the Berthouds nose up, but being much flatter than the B17s, they are much mor

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread Kelly Sleeper
1.5 lbs for Berthold with those thick all leather mud flaps... 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://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qx_ifjy-D0YJ. To post to this

Re: [RBW] my 10 speed quickbeam

2011-12-20 Thread James Warren
Oh, that is so great! I'm seeing that with a bit of regret. I was going to try this with my QB and a 5-speed freewheel, and even go 3x5 for a 15 speed! But the shop talked me into 11-speed Alfine. I'm happy with my decision, but now seeing how great your bike is makes me wonder what could have

[RBW] Cool Selle Anatomica bag

2011-12-20 Thread Bruce Herbitter
The folks at Selle Anatomica are carrying on and have made some changes to the product line-up. I got my 1st one from RBW WHQs and it still resides on a Rambouillet. The 2d one came via the list and has been on a 650B Saluki (see! on topic for two lists!) since Fall 2009. There is a 3rd one for a R

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Fever...

2011-12-20 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Having the saddle nose pointed up as you do aids the comfort factor greatly. On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM, René Sterental wrote: > It's Riv's smaller size Wald basket. > > René > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread Bertin753
1 lb even for 559X50 Honjos. Patrick Moore Typed with two thumbs on my iPhone On Dec 20, 2011, at 1:21 PM, William wrote: > I'm dwelling on some numbers and I'm curious what a lightish set of aluminum > fenders weigh. If any of you weighed yours before putting them on, I'd > appreciate it.

[RBW] I Was Hacked - My Apologies

2011-12-20 Thread Steve Colvin
On Monday of this week, my personal Gmail account was compromised and some strange emails were sent with my name on them. I believe you may have received one of these emails - if so, please delete it.. These were not from me, and I have since remedied the problem. I apologize for the spam. Bes

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Winter Studded Tires Clearance question

2011-12-20 Thread Zack
any help fellas? looking to find out if clearance is the same on 40 duremes or supremes as 40 winters (do the studs add diameter? i can't really tell from the schwalbe website). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view thi

[RBW] Secret BOX!!

2011-12-20 Thread William
Now that's cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JKfulZgjpI&feature=g-all-u&context=G2181fe0FAAA I wasn't inn a rush to buy a boobank, but a secret box would be slick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this d

Re: [RBW] Packing for s240

2011-12-20 Thread René Sterental
Love it!!! -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread Joe Broach
500g +/- is in the ball park for aluminum or plastic w/ hardware. Honjos are the thinnest and I assume the lightest of the bunch. best, joe broach portland, or On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 12:21 PM, William wrote: > I'm dwelling on some numbers and I'm curious what a lightish set of aluminum > fender

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread Joe Broach
> On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM, David Yu Greenblatt > wrote: >> It would be cool to have a wiki (online document that anybody can >> update) for parts favored by RBW/iBOB folks. In addition to weights, we >> could keep track of crankset/BB combos that work with various framesets. Can >> we do t

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread Seth Vidal
On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM, David Yu Greenblatt wrote: > Besides aluminum fenders, I'm also curious about the weight of Berthoud > stainless steel fenders, specifically the 650B versions. > > It would be cool to have a wiki (online document that anybody can > update) for parts favored by RBW/

Re: [RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Besides aluminum fenders, I'm also curious about the weight of Berthoud stainless steel fenders, specifically the 650B versions. It would be cool to have a wiki (online document that anybody can update) for parts favored by RBW/iBOB folks. In addition to weights, we could keep track of crankset/BB

[RBW] What does a light set of metal fenders actually weigh?

2011-12-20 Thread William
I'm dwelling on some numbers and I'm curious what a lightish set of aluminum fenders weigh. If any of you weighed yours before putting them on, I'd appreciate it. Rounded to the nearest 100g would be fine. I'm looking at narrowish 700C, like what you'd use to cover Jack Browns. I don't know

Re: [RBW] 3 pictures of my beautiful Redwood

2011-12-20 Thread robert zeidler
Really nice! Damn, those bars are up high! RGZ On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: > Beautiful color, beautiful bike! > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Derek Simmons > S

[RBW] Packing for s240

2011-12-20 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Ok so I went to the garage to pack and realized that I had put new steel fenders on the Bombadil and that the lowrider tubes rack wouldn't mount the way it used to.. after 30 minutes a couple of added spacers and fortunately an easy go of it it all was mounted and ready to go. Then I realized I

RE: [RBW] Re: New bike name

2011-12-20 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Slightly different Bosco. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02689d.htm But bikes are sacred, right? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of EricP Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:39 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Sub

[RBW] FS - Sekai GrandTour 2500 59 cm (SF Bay Area Pickup)

2011-12-20 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I rode this bicycle for half a summer a number of years back, put fenders on it and supplied new tires (also swapped out the saddle - purely in self-defense. It has since been put back to the original one). But, since that time, it's been sitting in a relative's garage, not getting ridden. H

RE: [RBW] 3 pictures of my beautiful Redwood

2011-12-20 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Beautiful color, beautiful bike! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Derek Simmons Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 5:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] 3 pictures of my beautiful Redw

Re: [RBW] Wretched Excess - The Sequel

2011-12-20 Thread jimD
The rear light is a Dinotte 140R always run on low and angled down (try to avoid Burning Retinas). All the lights appear much brighter and 'smear' in the video so they look larger. The Dinotte is excellent even for visibility in daylight. I keep it on my bike year round and use it occasional

[RBW] Re: The New Philips SR80 - twice the light of the IQ Speed

2011-12-20 Thread Mitch Browne
Thanks Michael, While trolling this website I found a 300mm 1-1/8 quill stem I coudn't find elsewhere and ordered. Is there a Humpert distributor on this continent? Now my 650B / Rivish conversion of a nice 90's steel mountain bike can continue. Euros! Mitch Browne San Luis Obispo, CA -- Y

[RBW] Re: Wretched Excess - The Sequel

2011-12-20 Thread GeorgeS
What kind of tail light is that? Did you get it off a train? GeorgeS On Dec 19, 10:57 pm, jimD wrote: > Couldn't help myself. > > Images are better this go-round as I enlisted a camerawoman. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/6541835389/in/photostream > > That's All Folks, > JimD -- Y

Re: [RBW] Wretched Excess - The Sequel

2011-12-20 Thread jimD
Golly. Maybe that's why cars give me lots of room when they come around? Hope I don't get arrested. -JimD On Dec 20, 2011, at 5:19 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2011-12-19 at 20:57 -0800, jimD wrote: >> Couldn't help myself. >> >> Images are better this go-round as I enlisted a camerawoma

[RBW] Apologies for the Spam

2011-12-20 Thread Steve Colvin
I'm sorry about the spam posting yesterday - my email got hacked. Now things are back to normal. _ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1890 / Virus Database: 2109/4692 - Release Date: 12/20/11 -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: Wretched Excess - The Sequel

2011-12-20 Thread Zack
ahahahaha this is great. love it. happy holidays! -- 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/-/2ZQtC9Xh6JsJ. To post to this group, send e

Re: [RBW] Wretched Excess - The Sequel

2011-12-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2011-12-19 at 20:57 -0800, jimD wrote: > Couldn't help myself. > > Images are better this go-round as I enlisted a camerawoman. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rasterdogs/6541835389/in/photostream All that flashing! Can you imagine being behind that? -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Digest for rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 25 Messages in 10 Topics

2011-12-20 Thread Steven Blondeau
Sent from my iPad On Dec 19, 2011, at 7:42 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/topics > > The New Philips SR80 - twice the light of the IQ Speed [1 Update] > joining the club, at least more officially [