Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

You're Welcome. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 11:53 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Well, I'm certainly not Jan in terms of skills and abilities. I just > checked the ma

[RBW] Re: How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

Cool ideas! On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Tim Butterfield wrote: > I'm not sure if this would work, but I came up with a couple of ideas. > The first was to glue a plastic straw to the rack and run the wire through > it. They come in various sizes even down to the small coffee stirrer > size. An

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Well, I'm certainly not Jan in terms of skills and abilities. I just checked the map and decided to reserve the choice to do the shorter version, especially if the PM loop isn't really suitable for the smooth tires with fenders. Thanks for providing the route and maps. That's very helpful. René

[RBW] FS: Omar's 1993ish MB-1 @ Manifesto Bikes

Posting for good buddy Omar at Manifesto Bikes in Oakland. 1993ish Mb-1 Goodish condition. No dents or cracks. Pictures Proved that things are for sale. https://flic.kr/s/aHskC33Bcj Give manifesto a call, tell them their shop is cool, ask for Omar, tell them Manny sent you. (510) 595-1155

Re: [RBW] How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

I'm not sure if this would work, but I came up with a couple of ideas. The first was to glue a plastic straw to the rack and run the wire through it. They come in various sizes even down to the small coffee stirrer size. Another possibility would be to glue some shrink wrap to the rack. After fee

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

Only if you live in DC: local pickup only (no shipping) Eric, I have an 89PBH, and own both a 60 and 62 'Beam. My 62 is a touch too big for dirt riding, so it's set up as my townie bike. The 60 is my trail bike and is great for situations where I need to put my foot down fast. My $.02: I think y

[RBW] CLEM pre-order

I was gonna do it, then I wasn't gonna do it, then I did it! I'm adding a 52 mustard CLEM to the electrified 45 BRG in the stable. I'm at the tall end of the 45 fitting me with Choco-Moose bars, so the more stretched out 52 should be great with the stock Boscos. Only pedal power for this one ;)

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Rene, Yes the Atlantis would be my choice, though sans fenders and obviously lowish tire pressure. If you can I'd mount knobby tires, my recollection of the PM loop is rutty with baby heads but Jan always proves that a supple tire can do amazing things, so I'm not gonna say it can't be done. I've

[RBW] How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

Saw this on the zippy zappy thread, and it just so happened I was thinking if I should go that route for the cable of my Edelux II on my Atlantis. I'm about to do the setup and was going to route the cable across the rack, but don't really like how it looks. Then I though about zip-tying it to the

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

This is a killer deal. Great bike Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 2:08 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Here's a 60 SimpleOne. They don't come up often - I don't think many of *any* > size were made - so you might want to hop on it. Pick up only in Washington, > but maybe someone can facil

[RBW] Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

Here's a 60 SimpleOne. They don't come up often - I don't think many of *any* size were made - so you might want to hop on it. Pick up only in Washington, but maybe someone can facilitate buying and shipping. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/112011978713 -- You received this messag

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Ha ha ha ha!!! Good to know! Both of them run smooth Compass tires with metal fenders; 35mm on the Homer and 38mm on the Atlantis. Based on what you're saying, I think the Atlantis would be better, would you agree? On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Depends on the setup of each o

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Would 8:30am help? ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 6:03 PM, SSL wrote: > Hi Hugh, > > No worries! 8am might be hard for me. I don't think Bart from Berkeley to > SF st

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Depends on the setup of each of your rigs. If the atlantis has chubby/ knobby tires and you're going to do the PM loop that's what I'd bring. I'm planning on riding my 1995 Salsa Ala Carte with Schwalbe 2.1 Thunder Burts/ tubeless. Didn't you just do the Tahoe loop? Ah 72 miles and 3800' I think y

[RBW] Re: FS: Trek 650b'd 330 Frameset F/F/HS - $250 plus shipping

these are great bikes...and make really nice 650b or single speed city bike conversions. unfortunately, i already have two! but somebody snatch it up. eric On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 4:03:47 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > Keep going back and forth on selling this one. I've decided to let

[RBW] Re: I listed my Joe Appaloosa on Spinlister!

Three photos active now. Thanks On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:40:53 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I uploaded three photos. I'll check to see why you only get to see one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Speaking of Fenders

On my Betty, the largest fenders I could fit were the 50mm steel Berthouds. The fit withbtheb42 Hetres was so tight the tire sometimes ribbed the nuts inside the fender. I downsized to the 38mm Compass tires and all has been good ever since. Good clearance and excellent quality of the ride. On my

[RBW] Re: I listed my Joe Appaloosa on Spinlister!

I uploaded three photos. I'll check to see why you only get to see one. -- 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...@googleg

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Is this a ride better suited for the Homer or for the Atlantis?Assumingn can do it all? May have to bail out as outlined previously. Might be too much climbing for moi. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, René Sterental wrote: > Thanks! I will. > > On Saturday, June 11, 2016, cyclotourist > wrote: > >>

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Thanks! I will. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, cyclotourist wrote: > René, glad you can make it There is a big lot at Pantoll, but it > fills up on the weekend. The ride is starting early, so shouldn't be a > problem. I think it's $8 for day/24 hr parking. From the lot at Pantoll, > it's two mi

[RBW] Re: I listed my Joe Appaloosa on Spinlister!

Nice teaser photo. Looks like a beautiful bicycle, great tandem color. Can you upload more than one? I like the blurb, too. Speaking of tandems, I am on the Hubbahubba list, eternally hopeful. But right now no way I can swing it. Last week I chanced upon a Santana Vision, which, for me, gets me

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

My PBH is 90 and I ride a 66 Quickbeam, but I'm weird that way. If you have/find the geometry charts, that's a great way to compare a frame you know to one you're considering. I got the 66 QB because I love my 62 Hunqapillar and it is the comparable size. QB's are great, and well worth hunting

[RBW] Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

Hi all- I'm on the lookout for a used Quickbeam or SimpleOne to replace my old Trek as a city commuter. But I have a question about sizing. My Roadeo has a pretty similar bottom bracket height and the 61cm frame fits my 90pbh really well. So the question is, do I go with a 60 or 62 'SimpleBeam?

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Hi Hugh, No worries! 8am might be hard for me. I don't think Bart from Berkeley to SF starts running until around 6 on Saturdays. Might try anyways and see if I can catch up to y'all. -- Sean On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:21:34 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Hi Sean, > > Sorry for the de

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

René, glad you can make it There is a big lot at Pantoll, but it fills up on the weekend. The ride is starting early, so shouldn't be a problem. I think it's $8 for day/24 hr parking. From the lot at Pantoll, it's two miles to the Inn, so budget time for that. Here's the route to the Inn: http

Re: [RBW] FS/FT Odds and Ends

I'll take that crank please! Would you let me know the total shipped to 94103? Best, Reed On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Phillip Hathaway wrote: > I'm trying to clean up some old projects and have a few items for sale. > I'm in need of some Bosco bars and a dirt drop stem to finish a couple of >

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Marked the location. Is there parking there? On Saturday, June 11, 2016, René Sterental wrote: > No. From Palo Alto. > > On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Hugh Smitham > wrote: > >> Rene, >> >> Are you coming from Sacramento? >> >> Here's the route >>

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

No. From Palo Alto. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Rene, > > Are you coming from Sacramento? > > Here's the route >

Re: [RBW] New project

Beautiful Wilbur! On Thursday, June 9, 2016, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 06/09/2016 04:12 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner) wrote: > > I tried that once and I can't say it was an unqualified success: > https://flic.kr/p/9ASpVg > > But maybe it's time to give it another try. > > >

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Rene, Are you coming from Sacramento? Here's the route

Re: [RBW] Cycling in Tampa with pics...

Congratulations on such a great outcome, adventure and photos! I had no idea there were car trains. And your bike looks awesome! Glad to hear you were able to help your Dad and he's recovering nicely. René On Friday, June 10, 2016, Lungimsam wrote: > It is really flat there so I just left it i

Re: [RBW] WTB: Bar end shifters OR down tube

I have Shimano 9 speed barends for sale. Minor scratches on the gray plastic cover. $45 + shipping OBO. René On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Belopsky wrote: > Looking for bar end shifters OR downtube. Open to either, sort of leaning > towards downtube.. > > Friction is fine, indexed is perhaps bett

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

I seem to recall that the chain stays are a bit longer on the Cheviot. But not much. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Since we have both frames (see post chevy-ut meets Betty, falls in love) > I can state that the only difference is the paint job. > Michael > > On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

If driving on Saturday, can you tell me or send me a Google map location to know where to park? I don't know the area. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, David Stein wrote: > Yes, correct…coming up Saturday ;) > > On Jun 11, 2016, at 3:45 PM, Hugh Smitham > wrote: > > Hi David, > > You mean to say you

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Yes, correct…coming up Saturday ;) > On Jun 11, 2016, at 3:45 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Hi David, > > You mean to say you're coming up Saturday. Look forward to seeing for dinner. > > ~Hugh > > “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” > ― Albert Einstein

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Hi David, You mean to say you're coming up Saturday. Look forward to seeing for dinner. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 3:26 PM, David Stein wrote: > Looks awesome bu

[RBW] Huret Duopar Chain Tension/Length

Anybody out there have experience picking the right chain length for a Duopar? I just swapped out a Shimano Deore for a Duopar, and although it shifts nicely, I suspect the chain is now a little too long. Thanks in advance. --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.

[RBW] Re: Show Bill your British Racing Green Bike.

My BMC Cross. On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9:51:28 AM UTC-7, David Banzer wrote: > > All in good fun, let's show Bill our BRG bikes! > I'll start - BMC Monster Cross single speed 'road bike for dirt' - > https://www.instagram.com/p/BGbx9nOMmeI/ > David > Chicago > > -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Looks awesome but I won't be staying Friday and plan on coming up Sunday. I may try and meet you at the musuem and ride bike if you have a loose time frame of when you'll be there, but more than likely I'll just head up old railroad grade mid to late afternoon to make it for dinner if anyone wants

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Hugh, Sign me up for this one. Thank you for planning this. Curtis On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hi Sean, > > Sorry for the delay in responding. > > Since I haven't gotten really zip for feedback regarding my latest route > update I'm going to presume that the route is a go

[RBW] WTT: White Industries 18t Freewheel for 17t or 17/19

I have: White Industries 18t Freewheel Would like: White Industries 17t or 17/19t Dos Freewheel &/or Surly 17/19t Dingle Cog Contact off list. David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

"three hands and a box full of ambidextrous luck." Brilliant, Michael! Absolutely brilliant! -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

Sorry but that link doesn't take me to a useable link. I think the cream longboards look great on the blue Betty Foy, but they don't go well with the blue on the Rambouillet. Michael On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:34:40 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Michael, you are in good company: > > https:

[RBW] Re: Show Bill your British Racing Green Bike.

BRG, electric, just breaking rules left and right! https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/18972972@N08/26997410794/ -- 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] Re: Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

Since we have both frames (see post chevy-ut meets Betty, falls in love) I can state that the only difference is the paint job. Michael On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12:44:40 PM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > I don't have a good reason for asking the question, save only a nagging > curiosity. How mu

Re: [RBW] Chevy-ut meets Betty, falls in love.

Great story with a happy end! Loved to read about your tribulations with the build. I've had my share as well! René On Friday, June 10, 2016, Michael Hechmer wrote: > She hasn't ridden it yet. She has a fairly long torso and is use to being > stretched out. We bought the smallest frame, one s

[RBW] Re: FS: Trek 650b'd 330 Frameset F/F/HS - $250 plus shipping

Keep going back and forth on selling this one. I've decided to let it go for sure now. I'll take some new photos shortly. $200 plus shipping. Here's info from the original post: 1987 Trek 330 Frameset I had a local framebuilder add cantilever brake studs for 650b wheels, then I rattlecanned the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Mini-Ring the Peak Trail

I'd hoped to spend the day on the trail, but the brain wouldn't hear of it. Three hours of riding and a pipe in a meadow with those views ain't bad though. Grin. https://www.flickr.com/photos/deaconpatrick/27328449290/in/album-72157669334583115/ (scroll right to see all of today's photos). With

Re: [RBW] RE: RE: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!! Proposed Ride.

Hi Sean, Sorry for the delay in responding. Since I haven't gotten really zip for feedback regarding my latest route update I'm going to presume that the route is a go. For those that feel the full 43 miles would be too much I suggest taking San Geronimo Ridge just before mile marker 12 which wil

[RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

I love that color, too, and was really thrilled to hear Cheviot is getting it, but I'm afraid it may not get the contrasting red highlights. The next batch are coming with cream headtubes, which tells me the lug cutouts will be the same. I like the Betty's same-color headtube and red highlights.

[RBW] FS Nitto Big Rear Rack and Sugino XD2 Crankset

Some noticed that I did some additional tweaks to my Appaloosa, which shook loose a crankset. For sale is a 170mm Sugino XD2 triple. It's the same as what Rivendell sells, but I believe I might have originally acquired this one through other channels. Its stock Sugino rings are 48/36/24, whic

[RBW] Re: I listed my Joe Appaloosa on Spinlister!

And now my Ibis Touche Tandem is listed: https://www.spinlister.com/rides/22065-bike-tandem-el-cerrito-california On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 4:56:17 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Haha Mark. Good call. > > My Ibis Touche Road Tandem is the next bike I'm going to list. > > On Friday, June 1

[RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

I don't have a good reason for asking the question, save only a nagging curiosity. How much of an improvement to the ride did Grant make when he changed up Rivendell's mixte? I admit I do like the name of the Cheviot and the head badge and the story of the sheep over the Foy's. And does it ride

RE: [RBW] FS: Odds and Ends

Eric – I might be willing to take everything and pick up in Philadelphia. Can you email me pics and let me know the size of the bikes? Thanks. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Karnes Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2016 2:59 AM

RE: [RBW] FS: Rich built wheelset; 700c velocity rims/ lx hubs

Did these sell? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Williams Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 12:08 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] FS: Rich built wheelset; 700c velocity rims/ lx hubs Hey group, fo

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clementine for Bike Blogger

I'm also a semi-regular reader. You've misunderstood the situation. She can't dislike the Boscos, because she has not tried them. She ordered the bike with some other swept bar (likely Albatross, from her coy shot featured in this post.) Which was part of my point. Here is a comment from a read

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

They were P50 longboard style fenders, not P65's, and the front fender was twisted. Now there's no room for fenders with the knobbies on there. John On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 3:49:14 PM UTC-7, Will wrote: > > I don't understand why you had Hunq-fender problems. I have an Atlantis. > It runs 5

[RBW] British Racing Green + Zip Tie = a dangerous thread

Ok, this is just for fun. I have used a zip tie for an important function on my BRG bike for several years: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/10767988616/in/album-72157637495551626/ RBW content comes from the Keven's bag. Max "Lanterne Rouge" Beach https://www.strava.com/athletes/206

[RBW] Re: Show Bill your British Racing Green Bike.

iamkeith, Thanks. I am not in Co. but i have "known" about Don since 2004 or so. This thread: http://forums.mtbr.com/singlespeed/my-new-mcclung-453309.html - finally convinced me I couldn't live without one. A few phone calls and a few years later I had it. I'm definitely a "Riv guy" ... bu

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

Michael, you are in good company: https://groups.google.com/forum/m/?fromgroups#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Honjo/rbw-owners-bunch/YaZq3AKscuY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

Sheldon fender nuts all around No hair tearing out needed! -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: I listed my Joe Appaloosa on Spinlister!

Where does one pickup the bike? -- 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 group, send em

Re: [RBW] Re: New Clementine for Bike Blogger

"Ready yet" -- she just got the bike and isn't yet used to them. I'm a regular reader of the blog, and believe me, the author rides and reviews many bikes with swept back handlebars. Why can't she dislike the Boscos? She certainly likes the rest of it. I liked the XO-1, but disliked the moustache

[RBW] WTB: Bar end shifters OR down tube

Looking for bar end shifters OR downtube. Open to either, sort of leaning towards downtube.. Friction is fine, indexed is perhaps better, but if it can do both (microshift?) then that'd be good, too. Shipped sooner rather than later is good, I need to get this Rawland on the road.. -- You re

[RBW] Re: Riv Chicka Warrior on a Horse

yee haw -- 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 group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@

[RBW] Re: I listed my Joe Appaloosa on Spinlister!

I was curious, too. If you follow the link Bill posted, answers to this and other liability/protection issues would appear to be covered by Spinster. How quickly and fully may be a question that can't be answered without experience. The one caveat is you must make the transaction via credit car

[RBW] Re: Plastic fenders - never again

I like SKS chromoplastic fenders, especially for riding off road. The cap isn't a functional part of the stays, so you can ditch it and take a bolt cutter and bastard file to the ends of the stays to round them off a bit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr