Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

I don't believe that is the case. Knowing how much his tires cost to make there's no way he's going to retire on that alone. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

$250k to f-off is part > of the problem. > > Julian Westerhout > Bloomington, Il > > > > > On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:19:09 PM UTC-5, Evan Baird wrote: >> >> We've got a group of people together to discuss the best framework to >> use. If you h

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

Trust me, we've been over all the options. If you think you have a better rapport with him than I do be my guest. -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

ociated with doing so? Will you be a 501(C)3? How will you be > structured? You're making a big ask -- perhaps you'd like to share more on > your plans and what you've developed so far. > > Julian Westerhout > Bloomington, Il > > On Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10

[RBW] Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

Cross Post from BOB Hey Everybody. I spoke with Bruce Gordon again this afternoon and he still hasn't found a buyer for his shop. My partner Norma and I decided that we want to try to raise the money to turn BG Cycles into a frame building school and bike touring museum and open it to the publi

[RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Now that I think about it isn't this discussion a little OT for Riv? I remember somebody was threatening to put disc tabs on an Atlantis at one point, but i don't think I've actually seen it done. Am I wrong? If post post the link cuz now I'm curious. -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

While I agree that drop bar hydraulics feel loads better than mechanicals in terms of modulation, I'm curious whether Jan knows of any mechanical brakes that pass muster. My experience has been that using compressionless housing makes a huge difference in terms of power, but I haven't ridden the

[RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

So now that the church has cannonized disc brakes the question becomes how many people are actually riding curvy disc forks? It seemed like Elephant had it in the bag, but now they're redesigned their forks so I have to assume there were issues. Soma is doing the Champs with disc brakes, but I

[RBW] Re: SOMA xpress tires

I've never ridden the 650b version since my Stag fits bigger tires, but I know a few folks who run them on conversions. The only difference between the Pana brand and the Somas is the hypertex casing (which is supposed to be more compliant than PT, although a I can't really feel any difference).

[RBW] Re: RBW Cassettes from IRD

IRD made Riv spec ones. Not sure they're still in production, but I haven't heard anything to indicate they canned them. Probably just long lead times are iffy forcasting. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Toyo Atlantis Shimmy ???

In 100% of shimmy incidents it's down to Huldufólk distribution. -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: 650b Red Hetres supply?

Soma is also discontinuing all terracotta tires. On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 8:18:49 AM UTC-7, Adama wrote: > > What I learned when I went to order some buttery red hetres from a lbs > last month, and this may be nothing new to you, but was new to me, was that > the color is being disconti

[RBW] Re: Custom fork?

http://dimensionbikeproducts.com/products/forks/mountain_standard ? On Monday, September 26, 2016 at 6:22:48 PM UTC-7, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I just received my custom velocity cliffhanger wheelset to find that the > stock fork on my '93 XO-2 has what I can only describe as toe-in canti > stu

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Compass has a new 44ish wide coming out right? Might clear on a narrower rim I bet. -- 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+unsubsc

[RBW] WTTry Soma Gator Bar

Guitar Ted has a pair I bet he would part with. -- 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 thi

[RBW] Re: eCLEM

Talk to a whole mess of ebike nerds at the New Wheel open house. Different aesthetic preferences abound. I did check out a 29+ cargo bike that might just be my next dream bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I don't really know if that's true anymore. The cost of labor in China isn't much lower than Taiwan. In some cases (Colossi for instance) it's actually quite a bit more because there is more competition for skilled welders. It's more about materials and supply chain. -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Isn't Rivendell technically the Bikes Direct Grant Designs? I know they have more dealers now, but it's been mail order since day 1. Don't get me wrong, the San Marcos rides great imo, but the Bleriot was like 95% perfect and I for one was really disappointed that they didn't just re-relase it a

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I suspect it had somthing to do with the butt ugly forks they originally came with. And not having front rack mounts. And not having decent tire clearance. And not being low trail or planing. And generally being overly "girly" looking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

The SM costs about twice what it should because it's sold through IBDs. If it was made by a company that only sold to consumers it would have been a home run I'm certain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

There are a few frames left, except no 51cm -- 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 gr

[RBW] Rich's Horsie

http://somafab.blogspot.com/2016/06/hands-on-wheels-x-rivendell-appaloosa.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

That's why this exists. -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

Do you know the axle to crown length for the Atlantis forks? I want to try to get a batch of 50 or so 26er conversions made, but I wasnt sure if those were shorter/longer than the OX1s. I realize that it's probably not a sustainable product, but there seems to be more Atlanti owners who have/wan

[RBW] Re: Suspension Losses - Now Confirmed by Other Research

I'm delighted by all the roadies buying 25c tires like they're going to have this religions experience or somthing. I just kind of sneer and explain that I never ride anything under 38mm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on the whole low trail thing?

I've been riding back to back rake comparisons for the last 2 years, and the conclusion I've come to is you'll probably get used to whatever you ride the most. IF you always carry stuff on your bike, and IF you prefer to keep it within reach, and IF you need to take your hands off the bars often

Re: [RBW] Re: eCLEM

t; matter, a coronary by-pass) you'll probably be on Medicare. > > On 06/07/2016 01:58 PM, Evan Baird wrote: > > That's good to know, although I doubt I'd be able to afford that kind of > surgery (I work for republicans after all). > > On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: eCLEM

That's good to know, although I doubt I'd be able to afford that kind of surgery (I work for republicans after all). On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 2:39:41 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 06/02/2016 05:30 PM, Evan Baird wrote: > > For the record, I'm k

[RBW] Re: Getting the message out.

Since we're talking about regional issues, I can give an example from the bay area of how this stuff plays out. SF, as must people are aware, is no longer affordable by any definition, so the majority of working class folks live across the bay. The Golden Gate Bridge has a bike lane, so plenty o

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

The Soma rack has zip tie mounting holes. It's been my experience that it's the sliding around that causes zip ties to fail. Of course I usually just put on a crap ton to be safe. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting the message out.

This is exaclty what I'm talking about. I've always pushed Soma to keep their web pricing comparable to brick and mortar, but as more and more people sign up for Amazon Prime it's really a race to the bottom. Any publiclly held bike company that doesnt offer direct sales is going to get an earfu

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

I've also seen them mounted up with copper wire. I havent tried it myself, but it looks dope. -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: eCLEM

For the record, I'm keeping it all organic until my shitty joints finally crap out. -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting the message out.

Peter, that's already happening. The problem is that the traditional LBS model is failing, and moat comminities don't have access to coop workspaces. As a "veteran" shop rat, I have a dewp affection for the LBS and the culture surrounding it, but I've also seen first hand how the chevanism, zeno

[RBW] Re: Getting the message out.

Regardless of whether Bobbishness is a movement already, it needs to become one if we want to grow the cycling community. The bicycle advocacy world is primarily funded by lycra wearing, charity rider types (primarily white dudes if we're going by the numbers). This is a huge problem, especially

[RBW] Re: Question about Gramicci Rockin Sport Pants given MUSA production hiatus

I used to be a hardcore Gramicci fan when I was primarily a mountainbiker. Once I started commuting more I always caught the pant legs and tore them up in the chain. So now I only buy bargain basement Levis from Ross. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: eCLEM

When I first saw the geometry for these I figured that was Riv's plan all along. It makes perfect sense. The ebike commuter market in California is set to grow far in excess of the rest of the bike industry combined, and there bikes are loads more appealing to the target demographics (aka non s

[RBW] Re: Riv's love child - new build

Looks great! How the steering with those swept back bars. -- 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 p

[RBW] Re: New Nitto front rack?

Don't look too closely at that photo. Somebody clearly didn't understand what's meant to go where. -- 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-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

FYI, at least some of the Motels 6 will kick you out and cancel your reservation if you have bikes. No storage room or even lockup allowed. Also apparently prositution busts are a regular occurrence at least at the midtown location. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

That said, Amtrak from the bay area is easy and enjoyable. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rivelo

Right on. I love my comfy shorts :-) -- 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, se

[RBW] Rivelo

Stopped off Rivelo when I was up north. Very nice space. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBgDMC-ItSU/ -- 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: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

There are still some chrome "j" replacement forks available, but I wouldn't wait too long because I'm told they don't plan on producing any more San Marcos. So I assume forks are done too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: favorite mixed terrain tires, winter edition

+1 Surly Knards -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Why slick tires don't stick well

Obviously removing material reduces the stiffness of the tires contact area, and allows it to deform around uneven surfaces. What I don't buy is the notion that there is a benefit to directional specific tread patterns. A Pasella is the same as a Jack Brown is the same as a (brand x) Panaracer m

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

They never update their photos. They've been like that for about a year. On Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 8:20:00 AM UTC-8, Lungimsam wrote: > That new model San Marcos fork looks like it has more of a nice bend than the > earlier sky blue version. Did they change the fork style for the new version

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

There's a whole set here. https://flic.kr/s/aHskmXiehz -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

I've heard rumblings that the San Marcos may not be long for this world. I had hoped that increasing the tire clearance would give it a bump, but apparently they're talking about killing it off unless sales suddenly increase. I guess it's ultimately up to Riv, since it's technically their proje

[RBW] Re: Riv 12-40 cassette

IRD makes them, but they are Riv spec gearing. The IRD ones have tighter spacing. -- 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: Cross/knobby 650B tires

I really do like the Surlys. They may not be as sexy, and they might be a tad bit slower, but they're good enough and the price is right. A big step up from the Fatty Rumpkins IMO. I keep bugging Panaracer people about a 650b version of the new Gravel King (the real ones, not the Pacenti ones)

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

Have y'all seen these yet? http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2015/10/30/cycle-monkey-distributing-gebla-rohbox-us#.Vj-UnMvTnqA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: soma san marcos?

That's at least as much clearance as a Bleriot. -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: soma san marcos?

Soma's website is completely worthless. If you have questions about Soma bikes just call a Soma dealer. They just forward all the technical questions to me anyway. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Re: soma san marcos?

In case you were wondering, here's pictures of a San Marcos that is for sale at AC in SF. https://www.flickr.com/photos/americancycleryofficial/21988952090/in/dateposted/ I think it's pretty neat, but I guess to the rest of the wo

[RBW] Re: New fat 700 tires! 700x42 ultra light

How bout that there directional tread pattern eh? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Nitto doesn't actually use any of the cutsie Rivendell names domestically. -- 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...@googl

[RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

I've liked the Atlas rims on my Rawland. It do 50/50 mixed terrain and the width sets up perfecto with my 42mm tires. -- 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

[RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

I love this setup. I've been a fan of the 1X since about 2003, and the new 1X11 is definitely much smoother and more reliable than any of the cobbled together solutions I've tried in the past. I'm interested to try the Sram GX on some flatbar cx/mixed builds and see how people like it. I'm glad

[RBW] Re: San Marcos vs ES

33.3 with a plastic fender. No idea what they were thinking. -- 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: The Silver Hubs

Are these the same hubs that Velocity sells on their road wheelsets? -- 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...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: San Marcos vs ES

The 650b SM has significantly more clearance than the 700c version. Not sure how the ES compares with 650b wheels, because i never got around to trying that, but bigger is better in my experience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos or Sam Hillborne with Surly LHT parts

Depending on what size you need the SM is really 2 different bikes. The 650b (47-57cm) is more of a nimble sport touring bike, while the 700c version is quite a bit beefier and made to take more weight. Basically a Sam with shorter reach brakes. -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Photos: please consider providing link rather than attachment

I can't imagine why anybody intentionally uses google groups. The Google Plus UI is exponentially better. What Google needs to do is generate previews of links automatically. I won't click a link on a mobile device unless I already know what I'm going to see. -- You received this message becau

[RBW] Re: Quality "budget" steel bike offereings?

Here's some cheapo sacrilege for you. http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cross-bikes/fantom_cxx-100.htm http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fantom_cxx.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

[RBW] Re: WTB Nano 2.1 v. Smart Sam 2.1

I know i'm being picky, because I really like the 26x2.55" Weirwolf LT, but if they may a 26x3" Nano I'd be all over that for my dirt dropper. On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 1:06:33 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > As an all around tire with an even split of paved, dirt, and trail — > anyone

[RBW] Re: Dyna-Sys compatible bar-ends now available - opening up new possibilities

I've been eyeing these since I realized they existed. It would be cool to try another drop bar 1x drivetrain with a clutch derailleur. On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:18:32 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > In case you wanted to run something like oh a 40T in the back or any > Shimano 10 speed

Re: [RBW] Re: L'Eroica California (Oh how I wish I went)

They left the option open for vintage style bikes provided you have the correct shifters and brake levers. I didn't see any rivs, but I rode my stag and I saw a San Marcos and a stanyan. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: New bicycle brand from Merry Sales = New Albion

The name was licensed from New Albion brewing. http://karledwards.com/blog/process-of-process-the-new-albion-cycles-badge/ On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:31:56 AM UTC-7, Matt wrote: > > Someone with a business background (not me) could probably chime in with a > name for it, but what I see is a

[RBW] Re: No more MUSA shorts?!?!?!

Glad I bought mine when I did. Must have been the last pair. -- 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: 700C Tire suggestion for mixed terrain 200K on Redwood?

I've put a lot of miles on the 37mm New Xpress tires, which do fine by me on firm dirt and packed gravel. I imagine the Paselas would feel pretty similar. The thicker tread seems to do better on rocks than the 35c Pasela and C-Line. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: Bending back a bent fork

When I dropped my New Albion off the top of a fence Manny said just flip it around and lean on it. This was not effective. -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Bay Area RBW meetup group? ride or camping?

I'm in! I don't own a real Riv, but from a distance who can really tell. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Polling what's the best 650b touring tire?

Spotted these on a Bilenky tandem at the Philly Expo. https://www.flickr.com/photos/therubbishbin/15566528697/

Re: [RBW] Re: Frankenstein Bike

Every time I see new pics of it pop up in my flickr feed I respost em. She's a real beaut. -- 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+

Re: [RBW] Favorite new rumors from the industry, Interbike-ish stuff

I'm so excited for the Klamper brakes. I stopped by the booth to play with them and they felt dialed. Simple adjustment knobs, and bigger than the Avids. I think they might work well with compression-less housing and Paul Love Levers. Nitto had some pretty stuff as usual. Panaracer is coming out

[RBW] Re: WTB: Soma Highway 1 Bar -- Got One or Know Where to Get One?

More coming later this month hopefully. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Dia compe knob grip?

Have em. Love em. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: First Riv Photo

Style for days. On Thursday, September 4, 2014 1:56:17 PM UTC-7, Addison wrote: > > I recently found this photo taken before my inaugural ride on my > Allrounder from back in (I think it was) 1999? Gasp, I'm wearing lycra! > Actually it makes sense because of the rather long day in the saddle

[RBW] Re: Nitto NR-20?

The NR-20 mounts to the underside of the brake bridge. The NR-21 has a threaded post like the M-12. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

That FD prolly needs a wider chain line. On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:56:53 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Well Grant would probably not approve of the amount of seat post showing, > but, it seems to work pretty good for me, and I am comfortable riding it. > Maybe would like a tad more ele

[RBW] Re: Manny spotted in Lycra

But was he also wearing sandals? On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:26:45 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I took my mom and her two sisters to the SF Giants game today. We took > BART to the City, grabbed some food at the Ferry Building and went to hire > a pedicab for a ride to the yard. Manny w

[RBW] Re: 8 Years of Bleriot

I remember seeing this parked out front of the QFC when I lived in wallingford. On Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:21:18 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: > > Took the annual picture of my Bleriot a little late this year. I have > too many bikes but this is still the one that gets ridden the most. The

[RBW] Re: Entmoot tire recs - under biking results

I was on 2.5" Weirwolves and I was still working pretty hard to keep it on the trial. Well done! On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 1:35:31 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: > > Hey gang, > > Just getting back with an update on how things went at Entmoot. > > In the end, I left the Hetres on the Sam H. and they per

[RBW] Re: Official "Entmoot" Ride, Sunday July 13th

My little brother will be visiting with his Steamroller scorcher, so this sounds like a good level of abuse to subject him to. On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 8:56:41 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > The website has officially singled me out as a ride leader for Sunday. > Seeing as my only "real" Ri

[RBW] Re: Betty clone

I wasn't really involved with this one, but I'd say it's the Glorious than the Betty. I believe the idea was to make somthing cheaper than the Soma Buena vista, hence the mono tt and Cromo tubing. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Betty clone

That's not actually accurate in regards to the Starling. It's made from Tange Infinity which is basically DB Cro-mo. The Homebrew is Hi-Ten. The copy writer apparently wasn't paying attention. On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 4:04:16 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > http://newalbioncycles.com/starling/ >

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

PM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: > >> On 06/05/2014 02:55 PM, Evan Baird wrote: >> >>> That is quite an endorsement. >>> >>> http://about.me/evanbaird/ >>> >>> >> or, as someone on this list used to say, "Shameless self promoti

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

s right. > > On Thursday, June 5, 2014 1:44:49 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote: >> >> Haha fair point. I meant this part. >> >> "You said being cranky requires years of dedication and practice, and >> that you are new at it. >> I’d say you are pretty goo

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

Haha fair point. I meant this part. "You said being cranky requires years of dedication and practice, and that you are new at it. I’d say you are pretty good at it already." On Thursday, June 5, 2014 1:41:38 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote: > > > That is quite an endorsement. > > > http://about.me/eva

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

of Rivendell won one in 2005, so this thread remains On Topic. > > > On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Peter Morgano > wrote: > >> Nice attitude, luckily how you act doesn't reflect on your brand, oh >> wait. >> On Jun 5, 2014 3:14 PM, "Evan Baird&quo

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

I agree. Keep your personal gripes to yourself. -- 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 thi

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

No question about it. -- 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

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That is quite an endorsement. http://about.me/evanbaird/ -- 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 p

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Being this cranky requires years of dedication and practice. I'm still new at it. On Thursday, June 5, 2014 10:07:22 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > How small and sad a victory. > On Jun 5, 2014 1:06 PM, "Evan Baird" > > wrote: > >> All my hopes dreams a

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

it hasn't happened to him before (cough, Velo Lemon cough). >> >> My $.02, everybody be coool ok? >> =- Joe Bunik >> 'nut Creek, CA >> >> On 6/5/14, Peter Morgano wrote: >> > I dunno, this seems personal now. Maybe take this issue off-list.

Re: [RBW] Re: Praise to panaracer

Yeah, it's a Pasela but with a folding bead. They don't offer the non TG with a folding bead. On Thursday, June 5, 2014 9:58:44 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Aren't the C-lines basically pasellas anyway? No belt, same tread, > probably same casing... > > You and a sharpie can make them p

Re: [RBW] Re: More jewelry from Nitto

Maybe I just don't get how capitalism works, but the way I understand it is if you make a commodity and supply is outpaced by demand then other suppliers enter the market and stimulate competition. You can either increase production and compete on volume or raise your prices and hope that your b

[RBW] Re: Praise to panaracer

Once we got them to make the c-lines they reintroduced the pasella in 38c as well. Its the same mold with different casing. -- 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, se

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clip made in the 1920s. > > On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 4:27:31 PM UTC-7, Evan Baird wrote: >> >> Umm, are you fucking kidding me? >> >> <http://www.speedplay.com/pedalmuseum/images/IMG_15941.jpg> >> http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=pedalmu

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