[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Scratches on a new bike make me insane, so I solved that: I buy pre-scratched used bikes now... On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:01:48 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > Curious what you Rivsters think? Below video is curious. It'll be > interesting to see how many of us fall into the two distinct groups

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

I'm not anal-retentive (a little obsessive), but I would never put Revlon Red on an Atlantis. I do, however, have some Wet and Wild, "Wild Shine" Carribean Frost (# 446c ) that I use to touch up my Bleriot. On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:01:48 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Curious what you Rivster

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

knobbie time! Cheers, David On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Mike Schiller wrote: > took a pretty good dump today on a steep dirt drop off... besides a few > nasty dirt abrasions I had two 3/4 inch long chips on my downtube. I > ordered some touch up paint and will do a 4 part process. Touch

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

took a pretty good dump today on a steep dirt drop off... besides a few nasty dirt abrasions I had two 3/4 inch long chips on my downtube. I ordered some touch up paint and will do a 4 part process. Touch up paint, sand, more paint, steel wool. then spray clear and polish with scratch remover

[RBW] Safety light: grids

Anyone else see this? http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/21/lumigrids-while-cycling/ Thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-

[RBW] Re: Portland Country Ride

I think that's a ride I'd like to do when I visit in 2014. Thanks for a good ride report and the pic's are great! ~Hugh On Monday, May 20, 2013 4:32:53 PM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote: > > Hey all, > > A buddy is getting married this summer so for a bachelor's party we did a > S36O to Vernoni

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Now I know what to do with any left over modeling paint. :-) dougP On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:54:39 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > I'm not likely to invest any time into touch-up efforts, but I'm prepared > if I change my > mind

[RBW] Re: Installing Cork grips for bar ends tip needed please...

> > [Forehead slap...]... I shoulda had a V8! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. T

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Just in case the photos didn't attach properly... On Friday, May 10, 2013 1:43:09 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > Hi, All! > > I'm Leah, and I'm happy to have discovered you! > > In November I managed to get my paws on my very own Rivendell Betty Foy. > She's the completely perfect answer to my cy

[RBW] Re: What is the Rivish upgrade from Synergy rims?

I do not know if they are still made in the 650B size. I do not know the width That said - The Velocity Dyad is a world beater rim for a commuting bike On Friday, May 17, 2013 1:47:09 PM UTC+10, Michael wrote: > > Don't want a wider rim. Same size 650b. > What's a good upgrade? > -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Strange happenings out there

I live on a small island in the middle of the Pacific. There are only two bike shops here; one carries Giant the other Cannondale. But the head mechanic at Hornet sports was incredibly supportive when I ordered the Soma. I was amused at the amount of positive comments the bike received as I wa

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Beausage :-) Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Perfect match, good job on that. > > I touch up w/ clear when I come across them. Also have some close-ish > matched nail polish I use. I don't mind scratches from use, but I put on a > big chip from sm

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Perfect match, good job on that. I touch up w/ clear when I come across them. Also have some close-ish matched nail polish I use. I don't mind scratches from use, but I put on a big chip from smacking the TT w/ a floor pump. Still pissed about that... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2361

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Ha, Ha! That's great Andy . Hey as a side note I like Google plusa it let's you zoom in. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm not likely to invest any time into touch-up efforts, but I'm prepared if > I change my mind. > -

[RBW] Re: Installing Cork grips for bar ends tip needed please...

Ride with no grips until you figure stem length. --Smitty On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:02:55 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > I just wanna do a temp install without glueing them on til I determine the > right stem length. > > Possible? Or will they not stay on themselves without glue? > Will they

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Hey Doug, I was wondering how you were going to handle that scratch? I figured as you've had your bike over 10 years you got over the idea of scratches a while ago. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM, dougP wrote: > Every couple of years I get a fresh bottle of model paint

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

I'm not likely to invest any time into touch-up efforts, but I'm prepared if I change my mind . --Smitty -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Every couple of years I get a fresh bottle of model paint & go to it. After a couple of hours, I get bored, declare the effort hopeless & give up for a while. Of course, the big gouge I got pitching the bike around the Mt Gleason gate a couple of weeks back will have to be covered, & there's

Re: [RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

Just ride straight on really fast with the moonlander and you'll ride on water. It works in Iceland... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oeJjzdlTuI With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:06:18 PM UTC-6, Dan wrote: > > Jim, > > If you bring your Moonlander we could probably fashion the

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

I don't do a thing for my scratches on my hillborne. If it starts to rust I will probably just do what grant did in the video and find some of the wife's nail polish and use that to cover it up. I found it funny that I got an advertisement for Hawk Racing bottom brackets in that video. -

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

So far, I don't. I likely won't, as my brain can't handle the fumes of paint or nail polish. Of course, living in Colorado, rust is hardly an issue. Besides, the dirt would have to flake off for me to find 'um. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:01:48 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wr

Re: [RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

Jim, If you bring your Moonlander we could probably fashion the tires in to some type of raft. I will be on skinny 700 x 40s so I will just have to hope for the best. Dan Abelson On May 22, 2013 4:26 PM, "Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery" wrote: > I prefer to leave the decision on river fording to

[RBW] Re: How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

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[RBW] How do you deal with scratches on your frame?

Curious what you Rivsters think? Below video is curious. It'll be interesting to see how many of us fall into the two distinct groups associated with our perception of our bikes. I'm sure there will be those within the group who will fall somewhere in between. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33g

Re: [RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

Damn! I was deliberately trying to make it sound extra dicey with the hope that you would answer "of course we're crossing at the bridge site". This would give participants something to anticipate with a bit of trepidation. Myself included! I was think we could send the Weasel across first with a l

[RBW] Re: Arguably on/off topic: interesting video

Loved the soundtrack and the interviews w Joe Breeze and Charley Kelly...also watching the wheel building segment. Even though it would not necessarily be my ideal bike, it was hard not to be charmed by his enthusiasm and excitementoh...liked the Brooks and Continental segments too On Thur

[RBW] Re: Installing Cork grips for bar ends tip needed please...

The bar-ends should keep them from slipping off, and you can snug the brake levers up aginst them to stop them sliding forward. They will still rotate on the bars, but you could try maskng tape underneath them to reduce that. Nick W On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:02:55 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

I prefer to leave the decision on river fording to the group. None of us is as stupid as all of us! On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:01:27 PM UTC-5, meehan...@gmail.com wrote: > > Are we going to forge the the ice-cold, waist-deep and treacherous Root > River with its sweeping current, where the bri

[RBW] Norfolk NE. Cowboy trail

8 or nine of us are doing an out and back on the Cowboy Trail June 1st. If you live in the area we would love to meet you. Or you could just ride with us :) Happy Trails Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Installing Cork grips for bar ends tip needed please...

I just wanna do a temp install without glueing them on til I determine the right stem length. Possible? Or will they not stay on themselves without glue? Will they not come back off easily like a rubber bar end does with alcohol? If not, I'll just pad and tape wrap the bars until I know I got

Re: [RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

Are we going to forge the the ice-cold, waist-deep and treacherous Root River with its sweeping current, where the bridge is out near Preston? Are will we circumnavigate? On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Doug M wrote: > I'll be driving from St Paul to Preston on Friday afternoon and riding > f

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

these: http://tinyurl.com/q2k2pun here: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/gt5.htm On 5/22/13, Michael wrote: > >> >> So RBW sells pre-drilled out ends for use with bar ends? >> > > I thought you had to cut em off yerself? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

> > So RBW sells pre-drilled out ends for use with bar ends? > I thought you had to cut em off yerself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to r

[RBW] WTB: 48cm Hunqapillar or 53cm Atlantis

Hi All, I've got a great set of 26" wheels from an RBW lister, so I'm looking for a 48cm Hunqapillar or 53cm Atlantis to put them to good use. Frame/Fork/Headset preferred, but I'd consider a complete bike, too. Contact me off list with price and condition. Thanks! Shoji -- You received this

[RBW] Re: First Aid Kits

Last August when I went down in gravel and really jaggedly cut up my elbow (9 spaced out stitches), all I had to temporarily bandage it was a neoprene seat cover held in place with an Irish strap! Ya gotta love those Irish straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

I'll be driving from St Paul to Preston on Friday afternoon and riding from there to Forestville to camp for the night. I'll break camp Sunday AM and ride back to Preston to drop off the camping gear and ride for the day. Returning to St Paul late Sunday afternoon when the rally is over. I ha

[RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

Thanks everybody! 2 pairs located. -Jay B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Portland Country Ride

Vernonia to Scapoose looks great. Sign me up. --Smitty On Monday, May 20, 2013 4:32:53 PM UTC-7, Allan in Portland wrote: > > Hey all, > > A buddy is getting married this summer so for a bachelor's party we did a > S36O to Vernonia for karaoke. The last time I did that ride was 9 or 10 > yea

[RBW] FS: Phil Wood SS (fixed-free) Rear Wheel

Price drop! How about $175 shipped/$150 local pickup? Anyone? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

So is there any interest in renting a van or truck for the weekend? I'd gladly pitch in generously for it. I'd even gladly drive out there from PDX. I'd love to ride back to Centralia and take the train at the end, however. cc On May 21, 2013 8:16 PM, "charlie" wrote: > Wouldn't mind picking o

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

I believe the basket of grips in the garage sale corner are all the earlier, full-length-Miesha type but with primitive end-holes for barends carved out. I.e. they don't have the cable routing/twining channels. Also with some imperfections/cracking. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 5/22/13, Step

[RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

I was at the RBWHQ and they had some (non bar-end style) in a bin in their "Discount" section. I believe they were damaged a little bit but give them a call and see if they are still available. On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:41:28 AM UTC-7, Jay B wrote: > > Howdy folks, > > I went to place an ord

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

Just Google'd Campagnolo Racing T rear derailleur and it was the second hit. On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:32:59 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > Ian, how did you find that link? that is the most disorganized website I > have ever stumbled around in the dark in > > On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:44:51

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

We've got a side email going around the Portland crew. Sounds like 2 of us are thinking train. Waiting to see what the rest of our contingent is up to before buying tickets. Stay tuned... --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

I found that link as well, Ron. It showed up in a google search; I didn't start at the Campyonly site. On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > Ian, how did you find that link? that is the most disorganized website I > have ever stumbled around in the dark in > > > On Wednesday, May

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

Ian, how did you find that link? that is the most disorganized website I have ever stumbled around in the dark in On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:44:51 AM UTC-5, IanA wrote: > > As you are running friction bar ends, you'll be able to shift 8 and 9 > speed cassettes. Even the 7 speed Shimano bar

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

I run a 11- 30t 8 speed XTR cassette using a Campy triple rear derailleur. Shifting is handled with a Simplex retro-friction levers and a 9 speed Record chain. Has worked great over a few thousand miles. ~mike On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:28:59 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The Racing T

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

I can pick up someone as well. I've got a two-bike rack on the back of my little Honda. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+un

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

If you are not hugely sloppy, you can shift 9 easily with friction shifters. My bar end Silvers shift 9 wonderfully, and it's a home-brew with the ramps mis-aligned, and I had the same results with a similar home-brew with SunTour Bar Cons. I've shifted stock 10s (ramps aligned: Am Classic 11-23 an

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

As you are running friction bar ends, you'll be able to shift 8 and 9 speed cassettes. Even the 7 speed Shimano bar con has an extra bit of pull at the top allowing you to run an 8 speed indexed system (if a Shimano cassette). I'm 99% positive that you will easily be able to shift 9 speed in

[RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

FWIW, the Dimension cork grips are "beaver cork" - chips held together in resin. (even though they call them 100% cork). I'm sure after you shellac them, they would feel just great and hold together fine. I put Miesha's grips on my daughter's bike - they're made from fine cork rings, like the

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

Thanks Tim, I had gone through the exercise before when I was putting a Cyclotouriste triple on my old bike and had to evaluate chain wrap, found Velobase to have all the data I needed, but they don't have your newer derailleur in there. If it's made for a triple, sounds like it will have the

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

The Racing T derailer was/is (I think they still sell it with a different name) matched to their 13-29 cassette. My Simplex-for-Mavic Retrofriction shifters were intended for a 7-speed freewheel, but shift a Shimano 9 just fine. Your friction Shimanos will probably handle an 8. On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv in the Wild: Hillborne at the Assault on Mt. Mitchell/Assault on Marion

I'm guessing, you may not see ads, and have a lot more space.The free version, I can handle ads, and it's large enough, as of yet On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:28:45 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > I have a Pro account, and I'm still confused about how it differs from the > new free a

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv in the Wild: Hillborne at the Assault on Mt. Mitchell/Assault on Marion

I have a Pro account, and I'm still confused about how it differs from the new free account, especially since my account auto-renewed shortly before they announced the changes. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On May 22, 2013, at 7:11 AM, Leslie wrote:

[RBW] Re: Riv in the Wild: Hillborne at the Assault on Mt. Mitchell/Assault on Marion

Have to admit it, I seem to like the new version; I wasn't a paid 'Pro' account, but now I can get back through my older photos... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

On Wed, 2013-05-22 at 08:43 -0500, Tim Gavin wrote: > Thanks for the great info, folks. > > > Ron- that link is for a Campy Chorus. are you sure it's the same as > the Racing T? The T in Racing T is for "triple" (50/40/30 front). > But you're right, I'm limited to 28T. I'll have to upgrade

Re: [RBW] Riv in the Wild: Hillborne at the Assault on Mt. Mitchell/Assault on Marion

I know, I felt I was looking at a where's waldo book, haha. On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 9:13 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > Totally not seeing the Hillborne ... > > Eric N > www.CampyOnly.com > CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com > Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > > On May 21, 2013, at 11:14 AM, kmcmoobud wrote: > > Some

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

Thanks for the great info, folks. Ron- that link is for a Campy Chorus. are you sure it's the same as the Racing T? The T in Racing T is for "triple" (50/40/30 front). But you're right, I'm limited to 28T. I'll have to upgrade the rear derailer if I want to put on wider rear gears. Joe/Ian-

[RBW] Re: WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

Not sure if this helps but Dimension makes cork grips. Before RBW sold the Miesha's grips, they sold a grip like this and folks had to modify them to accommodate bar-end shifters. If I remember correctly, there was an article in the Riv Reader or one of the catalogs about how to do this. Perhaps

Re: [RBW] Riv in the Wild: Hillborne at the Assault on Mt. Mitchell/Assault on Marion

Totally not seeing the Hillborne ... Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On May 21, 2013, at 11:14 AM, kmcmoobud wrote: > Somewhere, mixed in the madness of this this pack of 1,000+ blinged out > carbon frames and time obsessed riders was a Sam Hillborne.

[RBW] WTB: Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips (x2 pair)

Howdy folks, I went to place an order with RBW the other day, and according to Spencer they are out of the cork grips until the end of May/beginning of June. We are leaving for an adventure early June, and I had planned on having these installed on the Bleriot and Betty Foy by then. I wish I

Re: [RBW] Re: That Pugsley

Love my Mukluk-the geometry suits me better than the Pugs, and for the bike's mission, I think aluminum isn't a bad option. Recent shot of self (wearing wool and MUSA pants) and My Muk: [image: Inline image 1] On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 12:21 PM, Mojo wrote: > I have a Pugsley and love it. It wa

[RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

Chain wrap is the key on use of your Campy Racing T derailleur with wider gears. You may be limited to 26T rear, and it certainly won't go over 28T. http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=D667E8E0-9581-449F-9E24-7FC59D975684&Enum=108&AbsPos=27 Also, a short RD will not let you use a trip

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Just finished a bike project and opted for the black "truleather" Selle. Was thinking about the red, but if it wasn't quite the same color as the red frame, would have looked out of place. On another bike, have the blue B-17, but you can't tell it's blue - it looks black. Between the two, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy and Red Brooks

Two buddies who have ridden red Selle Anatomicas have not experienced color change after several thousand miles. Hopefully your brooks will be the same. My green brooks is still green two years later, although the copper plating of the rails is fading. On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 3:33 PM, LeahFoy w

[RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

I have reserved campsite A24 for myself and will have room to share. Amit Singh from Detroit sent me a message that he may try to coordinate the trip and come also, so he may opt to share my site. I'll wait and see how things pan out with his schedule before I leave the option open. Marc On

[RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

Wow, I spaced bad on that one. Yes, he'll need matching shifters/derailers for indexing. On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:41:12 AM UTC-7, IanA wrote: > You could use a cassette hub or a freewheel hub providing it is compatible > with the frame spacing (probably 130mm on the rear axle). > > Typica

[RBW] Re: 650B Conversion -- freewheel compatibility?

You could use a cassette hub or a freewheel hub providing it is compatible with the frame spacing (probably 130mm on the rear axle). Typically, you'll put a new chain on when swapping wheel sets (unless you use the same cassette/freewheel). I wouldn't tear apart your 700 wheels. Just start fr