Re: [RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Art
Thank you Mackenzy. I will check it out. I definitely want to be seen from the rear! .Art On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:43:58 PM UTC-4 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > https://www.knog.com/products/plus-rear-bike-light > > for rechargable rear lights - this knog became my absolute

[RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Art
g it there won't work. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? TIA .Art -- 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+uns

Re: [RBW] Re: Best way to measure frame

2024-04-28 Thread Art
Thx On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 5:40 PM jeffbog...@hotmail.com < jeffbogdanov...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Center of crank to top of seat tube > > On Tuesday 23 April 2024 at 16:33:55 UTC-5 Art wrote: > >> [image: IMG_0052.jpeg]I’ve been away from bikes and Riv for a few years. &

[RBW] Re: Back in the saddle - literally

2024-04-23 Thread Art
is. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:31:13 AM UTC-7 Art wrote: > >> I was heavily into road biking 2006-2012, doing ~ 100 mi/yr, annual >> centuries (slowly), etc. I bought a Rambouillet and rode it for a while but >> had

[RBW] Re: Back in the saddle - literally

2024-04-23 Thread Art
Haha, I just re-read my post and I saw a typo. Back when I was riding heavily, *I was doing 1000 miles/year plus, not 100. * .Art On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 1:31:13 PM UTC-4 Art wrote: > I was heavily into road biking 2006-2012, doing ~ 100 mi/yr, annual > centuries (slowly),

[RBW] Back in the saddle - literally

2024-04-23 Thread Art
current line up of bikes and other products. …..Art -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Any other front racks for sidepulls besides VO Rando/Mark's/Berthoud?

2014-10-24 Thread art
y once the racks were mounted and in use. In short, David's probably right about it not looking as good, but it works quite well, in the right context -- and in some contexts, it's might be the *only* mid-fork braze on/P-clamp rack which will work. (less clearance between tire/fork c

[RBW] Update: 68cm Quickbeam sold; 68.5 Schwinn Voyageur f/f/headset/racks still available

2014-06-11 Thread art
thanks for all the interest: my 68cm Quickbeam has sold. I'm also selling a 68.5 cm Schwinn Voyageur SP frame/fork/racks, for anyone looking for a really nice, inexpensive large frame. Ad is here: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/4512162763.html thanks Arthur S Tacoma -- You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: 68 Quickbeam near Seattle

2014-06-10 Thread art
It's my bike -- I appreciate the word-of-list! It's a great bike, but I don't need it and need to pay some cycling bills. Arthur S Tacoma On Monday, June 9, 2014 7:14:57 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Wow, that's a rare opportunity for the tall folk. Would go great w/ the 71 > Homer r

[RBW] Re: City Cycling, examined

2014-03-06 Thread art
On Thursday, March 6, 2014 3:20:07 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > great article: > > http://gizmodo.com/city-cycling-health-versus-hazard-1536760988 > > > -- > > Great article: thanks for posting this, Jim. I forwarded it to a bunch of friends. Art Tacoma --

[RBW] Re: Suggest a small bike for a 5'2" woman

2014-01-30 Thread art
t look at that seat angle! (75.5) That's going to make the top tube *very* long, once you get the bike set up comfortably! (notice that the reach is almost the same on the 42cm frame as on the 54cm.. only .4 inches=1cm difference) If these frames can take 38s plus fenders, I'm goin

[RBW] Re: + 1 more for Stan's and the F Freds

2013-09-09 Thread art
26er versions? I ride both wide 650b's (Hetres) and 700x40s (Vittoria Voyager Hypers) and love both -- but the Hetres definitely spin up faster and don't feel quite as cumbersome when cornering, etc. in urban riding. What do you, or what does anyone else, think? Art Tacoma, WA -- You

[RBW] Replacement chainrings

2013-05-24 Thread Art Lewy
I run a 44t outer on my XD double which needs replacing and RBW no longer carries them. Recommendations for sources? Has anyone tried a Surly steel chainring for 2x or 3x use? I wonder how front shifting would work. Thx all in advance. Art Lewy Seattle Green Ramb -- You received this

Re: [RBW] WTB used Riv

2012-07-14 Thread art molitor
I have a 64cm Rivendell frame and fork for sale . artmoli...@yahoo.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride around Manchester state park in WA state?

2012-06-27 Thread art
rail-a-bike? When I think about it, I guess the road you show is ok for that purpose, since you're doing the steering. I never felt in danger, even with my son. It was just a little trafficky. The part which cuts over to Manchester is pretty nice and there are, strangely, some camels in the

Re: [RBW] Rivendell frame for sale.

2012-06-07 Thread art molitor
Still no takers for this 64cm custom frame and while not a distress sale I do not have a need for it and it needs to be enjoyed by someone else. If anyone has interest please let me know your thoughts . All offers are welcome and will be considered. Thanks, Art -- You received this message

[RBW] Rivendell frame for sale.

2012-06-01 Thread art molitor
the frame builder's art and ready to be built up . The colors are dark green with creme accents. My name is painted on the top tube hence the price is $975.00 shipped to lower 48. Photos and questions from :artmoli...@yahoo.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Re: Any truly appealing panniers I'm missing?

2012-03-14 Thread art molitor
Got it Ron and thanks, Art -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] Rivendell custom for sale

2012-02-12 Thread art molitor
My 64 cm Rivendell custom frame and fork remain for sale. Built for me by Joe Starck and painted by Joe Bell of conventional tubing to Grants design to their road bike specs. This is a stiff and silky smooth ride used as a fair weather ride only. Please request detailed specs and photos from :  

[RBW] Re: If a 72 cm frame isn't big enough...

2011-09-10 Thread art
ll, and we're tall. Join us! http://groups.google.com/group/large-bicycles Art Tacoma -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group

2011-01-12 Thread art
Hi everybody: I've been away from email access for a couple of weeks, and am just reading this thread started by Robert. Great! I am 6'6", pbh 94, long torso, and ride a 68cm Quickbeam, along with several other tall bikes. I've been posting for years on this forum, its predecessor, and on the BOB

[RBW] Re: my Rambouillet- some new pics

2010-09-27 Thread Art Lewy
I'll second the question on tire size. Also, how is the fender attached to thet top of the fork? On Sep 26, 9:04 pm, BykMor wrote: > My green Rambouillet is finally (almost) complete and it was a nice > day out so I took a few pictures. > > Hopefully the link to my Picasa site will suffice. > >

[RBW] Re: Riv's Retreat from 650B in Larger Sizes, & Optimum Tire Pressures/Sizes

2010-08-16 Thread art
l surface irregularities, the larger diameter Paselas handle cracks in the pavement (i.e. bridge them) much, much better. I also like the way they handle on my 68cm frames better -- perhaps something about the proportion of wheel to frame? In any case: for urban bikes, 700C has some advantages,

[RBW] Brand V Water Resistance

2009-12-21 Thread Art Lewy
Greetings, I am looking for a new bar bag. Despite my best efforts I wind up riding in the rain here in Seattle. Any experiences with Brand V bags in the rain (especially the bar bag)? Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: help from 68cm Rambouillet or Redwood owners?

2008-12-19 Thread art
On Dec 19, 10:10 am, "Bill Connell" wrote: > On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 10:04 AM, art wrote: > > > Could anybody out there measure the headtube length of your 68 cm > > Rambouillet or Redwood for me? Even an approximate measurement would > > be good enough -

[RBW] help from 68cm Rambouillet or Redwood owners?

2008-12-19 Thread art
Could anybody out there measure the headtube length of your 68 cm Rambouillet or Redwood for me? Even an approximate measurement would be good enough -- I'm replacing the fork and don't have access to the bike right now. Thanks for any help!