Re: [RBW] Re: DMV Area Rivendell Riders

2021-10-13 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
Here's my Chev, typically commuting from Arlington into Metro Center during the week, along the W&OD and all around on Sundays. I've seen a friend on a nice little Betty Foy in the past month or so, but I don't seem to run into too many of you folks (but I'm always looking)... Jeff in Arlingto

[RBW] Re: FS: Black Losco Bars (54cm)

2021-08-20 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bars have sold. On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1:43:25 PM UTC-4 Je Mar wrote: > Greetings, folks - > > Bought these new about 2 months ago, mounted them on a couple different > bikes, but thinking I'll move on. > A little paint wear on the clamp, 99.9% of the tape residue removed. > > They are

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Billy Bars

2021-06-16 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bars have sold, thx all. J On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 5:16:39 PM UTC-4 row.n.2...@gmail.com wrote: > Roberta > Nice looking build. > I have 58 boscos and 120 stem. > The jury is still out on that combo. > Thanks for the pics > Jon > > On Sat, Jun 12, 2021, 2:42 PM Roberta wrote: > >> Not s

[RBW] WTT: Billy Bars for 54cm Losco Bars

2021-06-09 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hello, am looking to trade a newish set of Billys for your 54cm Loscos. Happy to figure out in-person (I'm in Arlington, VA) or by post. Having a prob posting images but happy to send directly to interested party. Thx, Jeff (in Arl, VA) -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Losco vs Albatross 6mm Additional Sweep back--an additional 6cm

2021-06-09 Thread 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch
e in a bit, just out for a ride > now! > > On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 11:51 AM 'Je Mar' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Jason, I just picked up a set of new-ish Billy bars but I'm desiring the >> Losco - let me kno

[RBW] Re: Paul Racers on a Cheviot?

2021-02-10 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Oh and I ran Schwalbe Road Cruisers which (I think we're x44) and my recollection was that they had to be taken down a bit for removal, but clearance was way fine when riding. This is a sketchier recollection, I should add. On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 9:47:58 AM UTC-5 Je Mar wrote: > H

[RBW] Re: Paul Racers on a Cheviot?

2021-02-10 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Justin, I ran Paul Racer's on my Chev (thanks, Jon Dukeman of CO!) for awhile before I picked up some R559s. Riv sells a little clamp-on cable stop (tho i don't see it on the site now) that can be mounted down near the pump peg (if I recall correctly) to accept the housing to work with Race

[RBW] Re: FS: Noodle Bars and Tallux Stem

2020-10-07 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
I'll take this deal! PM coming... Thx Jeff On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 3:45:45 PM UTC-4 mpc...@gmail.com wrote: > Oh, and I'll certainly clean off bar tape residue before shipping. > > > On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 3:05:46 PM UTC-4 Michael Cyr wrote: > >> Howdy all, >> >> I have a 46c

Re: [RBW] Ever get pulled over by police while on your bike?

2020-09-12 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
I was stopped once for blowing a stop sign in a wealthy “hills“ neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. I was pretty peeved even though I was “only” given a warning. I stop at stop signs now, at least sufficiently to avoid another situation like that. On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:47:09

Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day - Rivendell Mixte "Cargo" bike

2020-09-04 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
That is cool as heck. Congrats. On Friday, September 4, 2020 at 9:41:10 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > This is from the Blahg that shows the four mounting points on the head > tube. Basically they used the Clem head tube "napkin rings" and mounted the > rack mounting points to the napkin rings: > >

[RBW] Re: Sackville BaggaBond question

2020-09-01 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Thx Joe. I was thinking that might be the downside. Appreciate it, I’ll probably look at the smaller ones. Jeff On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:41:14 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Theoretically it'll work because the 13" just compresses down on the rack > and droops over the sides, but in p

[RBW] Sackville BaggaBond question

2020-09-01 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
As it's the largest Sackville bag, it's the one I have my eye on. From the site: " A big & tall saddlebag for tall riders with a 13-inch or bigger gap between the saddlebag loops and the tire or fender or rack, whatever sticks up highest." I have maybe 9.5" of gap between Brooks flyer loops an

[RBW] Re: Orange Sam in the House

2020-08-23 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Really nice, Paul...a beauty. On Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 6:44:58 AM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote: > Thanks Mark. > > I've had quite a few vintage mt bikes set up 'Riv' style particularly in > the cockpit with 'upright' bars, > quality fatter tires and practical gearing making for comfortable

Re: [RBW] FS Nitto Saddlebag wire guard

2020-08-16 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
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[RBW] FS Nitto Saddlebag wire guard

2020-08-16 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi folks, In the event anyone’s been looking for one of these. Mounted but never really used. Riv gets $45, take mine for $30 + shipping. Always interested in cool trades too! https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bop/d/alexandria-nitto-wire-guard-for-brakes/7178355079.html Thx Jeff -- Y

Re: [RBW] 60cm Orange Cheviot gathering dust anywhere?

2020-08-05 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Thx, Joe, that was a little embarrassing... -- 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 view this discu

[RBW] 60cm Orange Cheviot gathering dust anywhere?

2020-08-05 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
DM attempted; please advise, Jon. Thx Jeff -- 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 view this dis

[RBW] 60cm Orange Cheviot gathering dust anywhere?

2020-08-01 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
These just don’t seem to come on the market which makes me desire one even more. If yours ain’t getting ridden, I’d love to see if we can figure a deal. Thx! Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bikes and frames for now... Bags, components, misc. to follow

2020-07-30 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
My goodness, that Chev... Beautiful 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 view this discu

[RBW] Not Buying New Goat, WTB Clem

2020-05-16 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
I can’t see how the love of orange (the proven best color) for a bike frame makes anyone too much or such an Example of anything negative. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-03-31 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
On the SunTour. Nice. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visi

[RBW] New Bike Day: The Wait is Finally Over!

2020-03-20 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
That is beautiful. Great choices, just great. Enjoy! -- 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 view t

[RBW] My Custom Rivendell

2020-03-02 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Fine looking ride! -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit h

[RBW] Re: Act of Thoughtfulness

2020-02-29 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
The Old Dominion riders appreciate you sir -- 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 view this discu

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Presale

2020-02-09 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
My goodness. That looks good. -- 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 view this discussion on the

[RBW] So Close, Yet So Far

2020-01-30 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
That is gorgeous -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit ht

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Cheviot complete, Crust Towel Rack build

2020-01-26 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Gabriel, sir - what’s the status? >From a new member (Jeff) Thx! -- 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

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Clementine, 52 cm

2020-01-26 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
I really enjoy your writing, Leah, and as a new member to this group, I’m looking forward to your review of your new bike. I’m sure you’ll sell your Clem quickly. Best Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] Appaloosa Presale

2020-01-26 Thread &#x27;Je Mar&#x27; via RBW Owners Bunch
Congratulations! I’d love to see the orange one in this new batch - 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...@goo