[RBW] Re: 62 Rambouilet on ebay

Bought it, essentially at asking. Enjoying it very much so far (am new to decent bicycles). It was fixed up by an Oakland artist who also does rebuilds of classic steel frames. See www.brazenbicycles.com for some nice-looking examples of his work. On Friday, February 28, 2014 9:31:26 PM UTC-

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Prototype on Blug?

My assumption is that the proto-blue bike is the not-officially-named but aforementioned one-size-for the tall-guy (ME!) Clem Smith, Jr. On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 8:29:31 PM UTC-7, Christopher Murray wrote: > > Check it out in all it's blue-ness! > > http://rivbike.tumblr.com > > Cheers! > Chri

[RBW] "Enjoy"

A lot has been written about differing personalities and philosophies, sometimes it's about trail or tube thickness, sometimes it's about suppleness, or what have you, but I was doing some drivetrain cleaning and I was wondering about the whole greasing square taper vs dry fitting, and of course I

Re: [RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

MORE WHEELS MO BETTA On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 7:15 PM, Coconutbill wrote: > Ah, wish that I'd seen this when building my velocity synergy 650b dyno >> wheel... ... .. >> > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

> > someone once said that overnights are the best form of therapy amen... I'll subscribe to that -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

> > Ah, wish that I'd seen this when building my velocity synergy 650b dyno > wheel... ... .. > -- 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-own

[RBW] wtt: Nitto Mark's Handlebar for Nitto Albatross Bar (alu)

I have a 44cm wide Nitto Mark's Handlebar. It's been mounted but never ridden...beautiful shape! Looking to trade for your used Nitto Albatross Bar, ALUMINUM please! I'm sure we can make a great trade happen, thanks & have a great weekend! -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] WTB: Brooks Team Pro

Hi David, Pictures are now available on a Google web site to which I sent you a link. If you didn't get the link, try here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111838829033930119881/albums/6001175820575723425 Please don't be put off by the fact that it is new. I am not trying to make a fortune

[RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

That is great news! On Friday, April 11, 2014 1:03:02 PM UTC-7, Rich Lesnik wrote: > > Just arrived -- direct from the Velocity factory in Florida -- 650B (584) > Dyad/Aeroheat rims, in silver, non-machined sidewalls. At 540g, they a > great mid-weight, tough all-around 650B rim. You can get the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

Let's do it. I fly out Sunday evening so I'm best with a F-Sat or Sat-Sun overnight. On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 3:33 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > That'll be a great grad present to yourself! > > > On Friday, April 11, 2014 12:06:14 AM UTC-7, Coconutbill wrote: >> >>

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

That'll be a great grad present to yourself! On Friday, April 11, 2014 12:06:14 AM UTC-7, Coconutbill wrote: > > I graduate on the 15th... I'll try to be there ! > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

Dyad's are my second favorite rims after the A23. have had them on a tandem for over a decade with not a truing! Not too heavy, not too light, just great all around rims. On Friday, April 11, 2014 1:03:02 PM UTC-7, Rich Lesnik wrote: > > Just arrived -- direct from the Velocity factory in Florid

[RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

Are these the same as the older Dyads? I picked up a set of Rich wheels from Riv a couple of years ago with 650b Dyads laced to Rivy hubs that are absolutely awesome wheels. Just wondering if these would be the same rims just American made. On Friday, April 11, 2014 3:03:02 PM UTC-5, Rich Les

Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

The best way I've found to describe it is my Hunqapillar is more Hunqapillar now. It truly is amazing how much difference bars and saddle make. Wow. I never did figure out who we need to TP for the whole bar width issue, but I've added the guy or gal who decided the brake cable will block the b

Re: [RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

Yup I'm right there with you. It makes the bike *more* fun. Who would have thought?! On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Here are the Albastache's in all their glory. > https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157643809094384/ > > I am LOVING them so far. Did a 4 h

[RBW] Re: Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

Sweet!! On Friday, April 11, 2014 4:03:02 PM UTC-4, Rich Lesnik wrote: > > Just arrived -- direct from the Velocity factory in Florida -- 650B (584) > Dyad/Aeroheat rims, in silver, non-machined sidewalls. At 540g, they a > great mid-weight, tough all-around 650B rim. You can get them at Riv for

[RBW] Re: What's involved switching to road levers?

Here are the Albastache's in all their glory. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/sets/72157643809094384/ I am LOVING them so far. Did a 4 hour ride this morning. They climb beautifully, descend stunningly. The bike vanishes, or I meld into one with it, even more than before. Delicious ri

[RBW] Re: WTT: Baggins Panniers for an Albastache bar

> > Panniers are now SOLD! Thanks for all the interest. > Brad -- 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.c

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT: WI Freewheel

*ARGH*, auto-correct, "it's the worst!" On 4/11/14, Joe Bunik wrote: > Tangent: is it that Tink has a W-I trials freewheel merely by virtue > of it's *GREEN* anodization? ;-) > > ProMatcher! > =- Joe Bunik > Walnut Creek, CA > > On 4/11/14, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> Tink >> >> I think you possibly

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT: WI Freewheel

Tangent: is it that Tink has a W-I trials freewheel merely by virtue of it's *GREEN* anodization? ;-) ProMatcher! =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/11/14, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Tink > > I think you possibly could. Since the trials freewheel has a different > design with 72 points of engagement

[RBW] Re: Contemplating 1 x 9 drivetrain

On Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:00:53 PM UTC-7, redsydude wrote: > ...the next gear can be an awkward front shift and a 2 or 3 click rear > shift... > > So if you are in say 44/15 (2.9) and you shift to a lower gear you go > through 30/11 (2.7) then 44/17 (2.6) then 30/13 (2.3) ... until you get

[RBW] Re: WTT: WI Freewheel

Tink I think you possibly could. Since the trials freewheel has a different design with 72 points of engagement, I don't know if that makes the pawl-assembly different and incompatible. Give them a call, and they will tell you precisely if and how you can do it. Bill On Thursday, April 10

Re: [RBW] Seen today in Hoian Vietnam

At any rate, it is a visual *tour de force!* Thanks for the photos. Patrick "je ne sais quois, mmble mmble mmble, Helas!" Moore On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 12:43 PM, Lee Chae wrote: > From what I can remember, my initial reaction was that it was more the > latter. It was sitting out front of a res

[RBW] Re: WTB: Brooks Team Pro

Uh oh! One little pebble errantly kicked down the mountainside -- what will it become? Grin. I'm about 10 hours of riding into my Rivet Independence saddle and love it! It feels fantastic with the more aggressive posture, and with the 1 year guarantee, there is nothing to lose for trying it (or

[RBW] Now Available: 650B Dyad/Aeroheat in 32h and 36h

Just arrived -- direct from the Velocity factory in Florida -- 650B (584) Dyad/Aeroheat rims, in silver, non-machined sidewalls. At 540g, they a great mid-weight, tough all-around 650B rim. You can get them at Riv for $75 apiece. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] WTB: Brooks Team Pro

Thanks to Deacon Patrick, I have a B68 on my city bike, now freeing up a B17 for the Redwood, which got me thinking that I'd like to try something new, which then led to going through saddle dimensions on the Brooks website. I'd like to try a Brooks Team Pro and was wondering if this wonderful g

Re: [RBW] Seen today in Hoian Vietnam

>From what I can remember, my initial reaction was that it was more the latter. >It was sitting out front of a restaurant/bar, and I thought it was a prop for >some reason. I wish I was back there right now to investigate the matter! Lee > On Apr 11, 2014, at 11:03 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Quality Bike Maintenance Videos?

Art's Cyclery has some good videos on how to set up indexed Shimano front and rear derailers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQncKmddahk On Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:30:47 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Can anyone recommend a YouTube or other online video series on bicycle > maintenance?

[RBW] Re: Free for postage: Rivendell Goines print

The Goines poster has found a new home in Seattle. --Matthew On Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:57:01 PM UTC-7, Matthew Snyder wrote: > > I ordered the David Lance Goines poster from Rivendell when it first > became available. In unRivendellian fashion, the packing was less than > stellar and the p

Re: [RBW] Seen today in Hoian Vietnam

Very interesting. Is that all wood bike a home-made transportation piece, or an objet d'art? On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Lee Chae wrote: > I've got a lot of similar pics from a visit to Vietnam if anyone wants to > take a mental vacation. Lots of images of everyday cycling there (sorry if

[RBW] So Cal s480+

Hi Planning a two night trip around the Ventura area. Here is the general idea: Friday April 18 arrive in Ventura by train. Ride to Ojai and camp in near by camp ground. Saturday hang around Ojai area and make our way back to Ventura and stay at Emma Woods State beach. Sunday take tra

Re: [RBW] Seen today in Hoian Vietnam

I've got a lot of similar pics from a visit to Vietnam if anyone wants to take a mental vacation. Lots of images of everyday cycling there (sorry if this is OT): http://tinyurl.com/n3y546z Happy Friday! Lee On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 8:07 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > Fỏr all you guys that (right

[RBW] Seen today in Hoian Vietnam

Fỏr all you guys that (rightly) valúe your high quality trueing kit ... Riv content - check out the spoke count Jay -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: Free for postage: Rivendell Goines print

Well worth framing (IMO), regardless of condition... I found a nice wooden frame at Michael's for less than $30.. it looks sensational. A kind and thoughtful gesture, Matthew! On Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:57:01 PM UTC-4, Matthew Snyder wrote: > > I ordered the David Lance Goines poster from Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

I love Schwalbes, but they're pricey. If you like slicks, Kojaks are awesome. I have em and really like em... I do miss having some bit of tread (like the Big Apples). My favorite cheapo tire is the Grand Tycoon brick tread (they run closer to 2.2 in), but they're supple, grippy, they last, a

Re: [RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

I love the Compass tires on my other bikes, but I haven't tried the 26 x 1.75" ones. I wish they were 2" or bigger. For now, I really like the ride of these cheap tires on my Schwinn KOM, ITS DJ Mk2, only $18 a tire.

[RBW] Re: 26" Tire Suggestions?

Michael, Congratulations on finding a Valley Runner! I have one too set up with albatross bars and Big Bens. I love riding it. Here's a photo with Big Bens mounted - sorry its not a close up. https://flic.kr/p/j747TN My vote is for the Big Bens. They are 2.15" but a really great tire; good o

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

I have a couple of Dia-Compe sets around that I acquired for various stillborn projects. Hit me up off-list if you are interested and we can work some good deal out. Dan > On Apr 10, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Ray Shine wrote: > > Great! I'll check into VeloOrange and see what works. The back story i

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

If you were interested I'd trade a set of'93 XO-3 moustache bars that take MTB levers by design for your m bars. Mine are currently the stoker bars on a tandem. Hit me up off list! Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

I went from a 120mm stem on drops to a 70mm Technomic on moustache. The drop-bar stretch was becoming too much for this old bar-leaner, but I think the 50mm difference is just right. Moustache on their own have a notably longer reach than drops On Friday, April 11, 2014 2:37:42 AM UTC-5, Deac

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

I meant to add that it's possible you would prefer a less aggressive bar for your style of riding. Perhaps an albastache or albatross or bosco? I'm glad I didn't go with the moustache bar due to the extra with and less drop of the albastache. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 10, 2014 1

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Brake levers on Mustache Bars?

Ray, personal preference is understandable. On the off chance that it's you're set-up, have you tried them higher/closer via a shorter stem or dirt drop stem? I'm no expert, having just ridden 5 miles so far on my albastaches, but I noticed a big difference in a cm bar height, getting them up t

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Overnight, May 16, 17, 18?

> > I graduate on the 15th... I'll try to be there ! -- 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