[RBW] Re: SAM HAS ARRIVED

2014-08-16 Thread Serial Griller
ay, August 16, 2014 3:29:06 PM UTC-6, Serial Griller wrote: > My Sam arrived on Friday.I'm very pleased with the Jade color. Did some > measuring and the fork, rear triangle, drop outs, and derailuer hanger were > perfectly aligned. > Enjoyed the box art too! Installed a few compo

[RBW] SAM HAS ARRIVED

2014-08-16 Thread Serial Griller
My Sam arrived on Friday.I'm very pleased with the Jade color. Did some measuring and the fork, rear triangle, drop outs, and derailuer hanger were perfectly aligned. Enjoyed the box art too! Installed a few components now have to build the wheelset. More components are on the way. Very impresse

[RBW] Re: Posting photos ???

2014-08-12 Thread Serial Griller
Thanks Guys! I give it a shot when I have something to post. Jon On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 5:13:35 PM UTC-6, Serial Griller wrote: > I've been searching the forum on how to post photos. I can't find it. > I am used to using Photobucket or just cut and pasting from my windows

[RBW] Re: Touring Shoes/Pedals

2014-08-12 Thread Serial Griller
I have used clipless pedals forever.From Look,Shimano, And most recently Speed Play. When my arches in my feet sank my feet grew and my expensive road and Mtn bike shoes didn't fit. So I decided to put Speedplay Frog pedals on both my road and MTN bikes and used one pair of Shimano Mtn shoes wi

[RBW] Posting photos ???

2014-08-12 Thread Serial Griller
I've been searching the forum on how to post photos. I can't find it. I am used to using Photobucket or just cut and pasting from my windows photo gallery. Is 640x 740 size okay? Am I required to use Flickr? Newbie questions .. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Single bike accident

2014-08-12 Thread Serial Griller
Joe, Sorry to hear about your crash. Wishing you a successful and swift recovery and you are back riding soon.. When you have your fork checked out inspect around the fork crown for cracks in the paint at the lug joints. Also inspect the top tube and down tube near the head tube for any bulges.

[RBW] Re: Wee Ride Report

2014-08-10 Thread Serial Griller
Patric, I'm happy you were able to get a nice ride in before the weather turned..Lifes simple pleasures. On Sunday, August 10, 2014 12:59:30 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > 8 miles on the Quickbeam on a route I often do. Down to Holy Rosary and > back. Recovering from a number of things that h

[RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

2014-08-08 Thread Serial Griller
no locks at all .I never heard any of the rest of the story or if it worked.But I'm sure someone out there could make a bunch of cash if they could come up with an inexpensive GPS with monitor..Come on Garmin. On Thursday, August 7, 2014 4:34:48 PM UTC-6, Serial Griller wrote: > I normal

[RBW] Re: I ordered a Sam!

2014-08-08 Thread Serial Griller
I wanted to wait for the blue /cream combination that is due to arrive in September.I like the look of the detailed head tube.But I was told there wouldn't be any 58cm in that shipment..So I got the sage.If it was a big deal I could have it painted at a local bike paint shop before it's assembl

[RBW] Re: Bike locks ?

2014-08-07 Thread Serial Griller
I agree with not letting the bike out of site for any length of time. If I can't see my bike during a lunch ride I get the food to go and go find a park bench. Thanks for your input. A lot of good choices. Jon On Thursday, August 7, 2014 4:34:48 PM UTC-6, Serial Griller wrote: > I nor

[RBW] Re: I ordered a Sam!

2014-08-07 Thread Serial Griller
Thanks Guys! I'm very excited.I was told It will get here sometime next week.I'll post progress pics as I go along. Box Art!! How fun..I'm sure UPS has fun with that too! Jon On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 3:35:13 PM UTC-6, Serial Griller wrote: > I pulled the trigger and o

[RBW] Bike locks ?

2014-08-07 Thread Serial Griller
I normally do my ride and lock my bike in the rack on my truck since I seldom ride from home.( I live in the boon docks) What kind of lock set ups are popular with all of you. Thanks, Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] I ordered a Sam!

2014-08-06 Thread Serial Griller
I pulled the trigger and ordered a Sam frame/fork and some parts. I am looking forward to building it up.. A fun project for sure. Brian at Rivendell was very helpful with picking components. Very excited. I would like to thank my Colorado neighbor, Deacon Patrick for his helpful suggestions &

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

2014-08-05 Thread Serial Griller
Oops My mistake..After September they will be gone..Sorry On Saturday, August 2, 2014 3:50:04 PM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > Grant notes in the blug that Sam is going on leave for a couple of years > to allow some new things to happen. He suggests picking one up now if you > don't want to wait

[RBW] Re: Get them while they're hot

2014-08-05 Thread Serial Griller
Correct me if I'm mistaken ( I'm new here) but I just read Grant's Blug and it says he has single color Sams and he will be getting blue/ cream Sams in Sept.??? On Saturday, August 2, 2014 3:50:04 PM UTC-6, Fullylugged wrote: > > Grant notes in the blug that Sam is going on leave for a couple of

[RBW] Re: New guy to the forum

2014-08-03 Thread Serial Griller
On Friday, August 1, 2014 2:25:08 PM UTC-6, Serial Griller wrote: > > I'm Jon. I was refered here by the Head Rivet ( Rivet Cycle Works). > I've enjoyed reading your posts .Great Information and fun stuff! > I've been a avid cyclist since 1985. After I quit my real job

[RBW] New guy to the forum

2014-08-02 Thread Serial Griller
I'm Jon. I was refered here by the Head Rivet ( Rivet Cycle Works). I've enjoyed reading your posts .Great Information and fun stuff! I've been a avid cyclist since 1985. After I quit my real job I went to Barnett's Bike mechanic school in Colorado Springs,CO.I worked in a CS bike shop for some t