[RBW] Re: PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

2017-10-25 Thread Jonathan D.
I just emailed to see if it was still available. I really don’t need it but seems hard to pass up if available and I’ll be at the Coast this weekend. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: 60cm Rambouillet

2017-10-25 Thread Don Compton
Thanks ofr the pic. I am still interested. Then you get a chance, can you send a few more pics of the frame set? On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 3:09:19 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: > > I know this is a pipe dream, but I am looking for a 60 cm Ram bicycle or > preferably a frame set. > Sincerely

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

2017-10-25 Thread Jay Connolly
Joe, it seems to me that when I followed the standard instructions, my experience was much like yours. Then I wanted to take them off, which I managed by opening a gap between the grip and bar with an 18" zip tie and squirting in some soap and water, then working the grip. It took a while. I us

[RBW] FS - 2016 Sam Hillborne 58cm orange frame

2017-10-25 Thread Rod Holland
Bruce, what size wheel does the 58 Sam take? rod -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

2017-10-25 Thread Tim O. (Portland, OR)
I opted for the Soma Osprey bars, even though I wished they were a little prettier. They feel fantastic based on my initial impression. Thanks for all the feedback folks! Here's a picture of them on today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BasMTijBzs6/?taken-by=hunqaloosa Cheers, Tim -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

2017-10-25 Thread Joe Bernard
Oof, Grab-Ons. My hands hurt just from *looking* at that picture. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

2017-10-25 Thread Gossamer
Yep...still sitting in my garage. :) On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 8:01:12 PM UTC-5, mike smith wrote: > > Still for sale? -- 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, s

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

2017-10-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
The pro way to install grips is with compressed air. Your basic $50 compressor comes with a narrow blower nozzle. With that inside the grip you pull the trigger of your compressor nozzle and the grip slides on literally on a cushion of air. Before I could afford the $40 to buy a small compress

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

2017-10-25 Thread Joe Bernard
Holy crap, Jay, I hope I like the Chunky silicone grips 'cause I'm NEVER sliding those suckers on again! I'm used to my trusty bolt-on Ergons and haven't wrestled with slide-on grips in years. "Pour alcohol on bar and in grips and slide on in one motion." HA. More like slide on in 500 itty-bitty

[RBW] Two Green Rivendell Mixtes

2017-10-25 Thread adam leibow
I am lucky to live in a part of the world where I see a lot of Rivendells. I have seen this small Glorius Mixte a dozen or so times at my local grocery Other Avenues, but I'm curious if she (you) are on here. I think I talked to you and your son or Nephew once. Anyways the other day I saw the

[RBW] FS - 2016 Sam Hillborne 58cm orange frame

2017-10-25 Thread Bruce K Jamison
For sale Sam Hillborne 58cm orange frame that I bought in June 2016. $750 plus shipping from Houston (The bike didn't get flooded! My neighborhood was fine). Bike Flights is usually the cheapest option. I treated it with frame saver and built it up a couple of ways, but it's too close to my

Re: [RBW] What is a Rivvish bike?

2017-10-25 Thread Mike Williams
Awesome story and reference Bill! Gave me a chuckle Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I was at Riv HQ yesterday and had a longish chat with several of the staff. > Will, Corey, Roman, Mark, and I waved hi to Vince. They had been paying > attention

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for cycling video cameras?

2017-10-25 Thread lum gim fong
Bump for 2017 -- 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-

[RBW] Re: Fairweather allroad/ Barcons

2017-10-25 Thread chris feczko
Great thanks everyone! On Wednesday, 25 October 2017 14:58:15 UTC-4, chris feczko wrote: > > Hi All, > > Does anyone know if these bars will take bar end sifters? I'm guessing so > but thought I might ask before I pull the trigger on a purchase from Japan. > > http://fairweather.cc/allroad > > >

[RBW] What is a Rivvish bike?

2017-10-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
I was at Riv HQ yesterday and had a longish chat with several of the staff. Will, Corey, Roman, Mark, and I waved hi to Vince. They had been paying attention to my 10x200 thing, and we talked a little bit about that, and we also talked about the Marin Mountains 200k that had been a big part

[RBW] Re: Any RBW owners close to Schaumburg Illinois?

2017-10-25 Thread Marc40a
Please disregard. I've resolved my dilemma. : ) On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:09:43 PM UTC-4, Marc40a wrote: > > I'm looking for someone from the area to potentially help me out. It's > definitely bike related : ) > > Best, > Marc > -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

2017-10-25 Thread brightlamp
Thanks Everyone!! On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 12:49:17 PM UTC-4, brightlamp wrote: > > Hi -- > > Wanted to say hello and add that I really enjoy the RBW OwnersBrunch > listserv! After a long hiatus from cycling I wanted to get back into > riding but with a more relaxed pace. After much resea

[RBW] Re: Fairweather allroad/ Barcons

2017-10-25 Thread Belopsky
yep https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/bf/16/eb/bf16eba7efa02f539b567cbd9bae9e11.jpg On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 2:58:15 PM UTC-4, chris feczko wrote: > > Hi All, > > Does anyone know if these bars will take bar end sifters? I'm guessing so > but thought I might ask before I pu

[RBW] Re: Fairweather allroad/ Barcons

2017-10-25 Thread lconley
They are the standard 23.8 mm OD in the grip area, so yes they should be able bar ends. The problem is usually with upright bars with smaller OD (22.2 mm) in the grip area which requires thinner wall tubing in order to use bar end shifters. Laing On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 2:58:15 PM UT

[RBW] Fairweather allroad/ Barcons

2017-10-25 Thread chris feczko
Hi All, Does anyone know if these bars will take bar end sifters? I'm guessing so but thought I might ask before I pull the trigger on a purchase from Japan. http://fairweather.cc/allroad Thanks Chris Queens NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Jones 2.5 Loop on Clem L

2017-10-25 Thread masmojo
I don't know, I am a bit conflicted about buying a $200 rack for my Clementine. I am sure it's great, but seems to go against the sort of knock about, economy ethos of it. Especially, since I am starting to think of selling mine on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

2017-10-25 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
Melanie, I found with swept bars, it's best to rotate the trigger shift lever up, so the throw is about 45 degrees downward. (If looking at the end of the bar, rotate the shifter clockwise so the paddle is higher. It's easier to shift this way for me, and I have carpal tunnel and I am ulnar pos

[RBW] Continental Sport Contact II 650b x 42 vs. GB/Compass 650b x 42 by riders of them both please.

2017-10-25 Thread RandoNate
Well, I haven't compared the 650 sizes, but I do have lots of riding time with the 700 versions (sport contact ii 700x42 and compass 700x44 extra light). I did a 1500 mile road tour on my sam with the sport contacts and commute daily (also on my sam) with the compass. I've found the compass to

[RBW] X post 650b. FS: Stan's Grail 650 Prototype

2017-10-25 Thread Hunter Ellis
Hi All. Sorry for the cross post from 650b (and iBob in passing...) I have a pair of brand new Stan's ZTR Grail rims in 650b 32h...yes they really are 650b, and no you can't find info on that :-) They were made special for Bruce Gordon and I got them a couple months ago for an upcoming build (

[RBW] First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

2017-10-25 Thread lum gim fong
Congrats!! Wow! That is a pure Rivbike build! Post more pics when you get a chance. -- 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

[RBW] Re: PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

2017-10-25 Thread Karl
I’m having trouble not justifying a plane trip from the east coast to pick it up. It’s an incredible deal -- 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 rb

[RBW] Re: Another orange bike - Holey Hillborne Build

2017-10-25 Thread lconley
I am sure about the weight. I have a Park DS-1 bike scale. I weighed it when I took the photos. I coated the inside of the frame. The wide B-68 is heavier than a B-17, The stem is steel. The 105 rear derailleur has steel parts. The Noodles are the widest width I could get. It has 44 mm wide tir