[RBW] 54cm Quickbeam on Seattle CL

2012-01-11 Thread rcnute
Nice build. In case anyone's looking... http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/2795706739.html Ryan -- 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

[RBW] Shopsack substitute

2012-01-11 Thread Allan in Portland
For all those that missed out on a Shopsack, I just happened to notice this guy, er... gal: http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/7762dcc6-f9fb-4f07-a0d5-ef41289020e9/stanley-12-tool-bag Gotta act fast though. Sale only lasts until 10:00 PST. -Allan T. Tippecanoe -- You received this message bec

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-11 Thread William
Hate to see a grown man beg. Since you ponied up the 'wampum' for an early copy, my wish for you is that the name it ends up bearing does not tread on one of the forbidden categories. Even if you hate the name, I really really hope you love the bike. -- You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread Joe Bernard
It'd be interesting to know if pre-order/deposit could get a particular size made. They build some other production models to order, so maybe.. -- 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:

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-11 Thread robert zeidler
Please guys I'm begging you, stop the madness. Wait until they build a library or a new high school mascot is needed. I'm considering purchasing the naming rights to this bike and calling it something like "Rockin' Bitchin' Bike". Or maybe "Freight Truck". My attorney should be in touch with the Ri

Re: [RBW] Indian bike names

2012-01-11 Thread Geoff
Jeremy Till's quote(partial): " I would say that the best way to do it would be to research the peoples native to Rivendell's stomping grounds; maybe use one of the native names for Mt. Diablo, to pay tribute to the terrain that has shaped Rivendell bikes for years." Just mho, but I think Jerem

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'm sure RBW would be happy to take your pre-orders and deposits for small frames! -- 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/-/qKwp0Y-nU_sJ. To

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto R-14 Top Rack

2012-01-11 Thread William
...and claimed...LOCALLY! Everybody wins! thanks -- 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/-/sA4cBCVyNR4J. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] FS Nitto R-14 Top Rack

2012-01-11 Thread William
Exactly this Riv item: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r3.htm Bought new from Riv for $112 + Ca Sales Tax + shipping on the impulse that since I love it on one bike, I might need to run it on two bikes at the same time. I've proven to myself that I'm fast enough moving it around that I can

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread Geoff
> > I hope we see at least one small run of the 50.7/650b for us short people. > Joe, my wife would certainly agree with you on that. ;) -- 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://gr

[RBW] Re: Tweed bags

2012-01-11 Thread William
I can use it in a sentence! *"The conversion from metal badges to sewn-on labels in the Sackville line caused great consternation in the ranks of the Bag Matchers."* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion o

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread Joe Bernard
I hope we see at least one small run of the 50.7/650b for us short people. Joe "got no reason" Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- 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/r

[RBW] Re: Tweed bags

2012-01-11 Thread Bill Carter
Carla, Several years ago someone from RBW, it may have been Grant himself, let it slip that Riv employees privately referred to customers who were greatly concerned with bags matching bags and bags matching bikes as "bag matchers." It wasn't meant in a derogatory way, just sort of an inside joke t

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread Frank
Dearth-o'nines pricing countervailed by slew-o'primes fractional sizing. Unexpected. -- 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/-/KIiisg0j5JQJ.

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud touring saddle

2012-01-11 Thread kris
Is this still available? Is that $150 shipped? Thanks Kris -- 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/-/5vQb1XIY0D4J. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: FT FS: Laplander City Paniers, Brown Brooks B67, 1989 Generic Bottle Generator, Olive Sackville Mini-loaf

2012-01-11 Thread Ryan Ray
Ok, everything is sold other than the bottle generator which is free for anyone who will use it in Seattle. Thanks for looking. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FT FS: Laplander City Paniers, Brown Brooks B67, 1989 Generic Bottle Generator, Olive Sackville Mini-loaf

2012-01-11 Thread Ryan Ray
I'll take $135 for the Laplander City panniers. Someone offered to sell me their front bag I'm looking for for $135 so I'd just consider it a trade :) - Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on th

[RBW] FS: Berthoud touring saddle

2012-01-11 Thread bionnaki
for sale: Berthoud Aspin touring saddle. black leather, steel rails. practically new, barely ridden, excellent condition. Berthoud leather dressing has been applied to the underneath (equivalent to Brooks Proofide). Pictures upon request. $150 -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] Re: Tweed bags

2012-01-11 Thread Carla Waugh
I thought I did it wrong and thanks. Carla Artist/Art Educator/Bicyclist On Jan 10, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Amit Singh wrote: > Carla, you should send a link for all us to admire your bicycle and > its matching bags! > > Amit > > On Jan 9, 6:53 pm, Carla Waugh wrote: >> I'm not a matchy matchy pe

[RBW] Atlantis 51cm For Sale

2012-01-11 Thread Charlie
I purchased this bike from Rivendell 3-4 years ago and never built it up. It was somewhat of an impulse purchase – only because of the color. I was never overly fond of the Atlantis green and when this presented itself – I purchased it. I have since purchased a Hunqapillar and thus have decided

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread grant
Right now there are four sizes designed, but we may eliminated the smally, because nobody (not literally) ever (not literally) buys small bikes, and it's too costly for us to (in that case): 50.7 650B 54.3, 58.7, 61.7 700C The wheel size is driven by the frame design and clearances required.

Re: [RBW] Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread René Sterental
I also took it for a little test ride and believe its 700c. René -- 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-owne

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe wheel size

2012-01-11 Thread Geoff
Hi Joe, I took the Bosco Rubbe for a very short spin, when my wife and I went by to pick up some items we snagged from the sale. I was paying most of my attention to how it rode, those cool asymmetric stays, and the NewBar. While I can't say for sure(since I didn't make a mental checkpoint of