[RBW] FS - Custom Nobilette road bike (56)

2019-08-13 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
metry during the time of SLX tubing. Of course, my eyes might very well be wrong. ~pb -- 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: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

2019-07-12 Thread 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sky, Direct message sent re Saluki. Please let me know if you don't see it. Thanks Peter Bridge p b r i d g e 1 3 0 @aol.com <- remove spaces On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 2:00:36 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > > Pictures of 61cm Romulus and 60 Saluki framesets now available at the > f

[RBW] Free for shipping - Orange Rambouillet fork

2018-12-29 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I was surprised to be rather swarmed with responses on this. I probably won't be able to respond to everyone individually. The fork has found its new home. Thanks everybody ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&

[RBW] Free for shipping - Orange Rambouillet fork

2018-12-28 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Free to good home, orange Rambouillet fork, not perfect, but very good. Steerer is 24.5cm; threading runs 4.3cm measured from top of steerer. I was given the fork by a bob lister, and I no longer have the Ram, nor ever needed a spare fork. Free for shipping. If you need a reminder of wha

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm blue Rambouillet, nearly complete

2018-11-09 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:06:05 PM UTC-8, Ian A wrote: > pb - I think that's just the settings on the photo program. Viewing the > photos on my Android, there is an option at the top of the page to "turn > motion off". What a relief. Thanks very much. ~p

[RBW] FS: 60cm blue Rambouillet, nearly complete

2018-11-05 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
All due respect, I find the odd movement and noise in those photographs to be distracting and irritating and detracting from the bicycle, and distracting and irritating and detracting do not make me want to buy a bicycle. No doubt it's just me. I'm used to that. ~pb -- You rec

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-16 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
es tired and impoverished. Still some nice locations. ~pb -- 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: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-16 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've ridden much of the route and enjoyed it. June-July makes me slightly nervous about summer traffic, but we work with what we have available. Here are some fast thoughts, headed in the southerly direction: - maybe plan a detour at the Lost Coast at Ferndale, a little bit south of Eureka/Ar

[RBW] 90 degree stem

2018-09-05 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Justin, if you cruise the bay looking for Nitto Dynamic II or 2 you'll find 90 degree stems. Limited choice and standard (short) quills, e.g. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-Dynamic-2-Stem-22-2X120Mm-90-D-25-4Mm-Bar-/192451916066 ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Pacenti Brevet 700c rim questions.

2018-09-02 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 1:24:01 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > FRBWOBI: > Whatever might that mean, Lum Gim Fong? -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: WTT/WTB: Paul Minimoto for Paul Motolites

2018-09-02 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Gabe please pm if you didn't get my pm. ~pb On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 11:56:22 AM UTC-7, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > > Hi all, > > I have a set of black Minimotos that I'd like to trade for a set of > Motolites. Black is my first choice, but I'd be down wit

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

2018-08-27 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
How confident are you that it fits you? It strikes me as clearly too small for the rider for whom it is set up in the photo. Fit is more important than price (unless, I suppose, price is more important). Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-05-23 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
aside, I'm on a program right now that has been working in lots of ways, but I still feel like stopping to take a nap when on longer bike rides, so apparently I have not figured it all out. ~pb On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:36:09 AM UTC-7, d2mini wrote: > -- You received this mess

[RBW] Re: Prague to Paris route help

2018-04-17 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
street. It looked utterly do-able. Nuremberg looks like about a midpoint if you wanted to make things cake. ~pb On Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 9:55:59 AM UTC-7, Esteban wrote: > The links shared promise to be quite helpful - thanks! > > The good vibes expressed are also much apprec

[RBW] Re: Prague to Paris route help

2018-04-17 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
This could be worth a read http://europeancycling.blogspot.com/2014/08/paneuropa-cycle-route-paris-to-prague.html plus more https://www.google.com/search?q=bicycle+route+from+prague+to+paris&ie=&oe= ~pb On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:57:59 AM UTC-7, Esteban wrote: > Hi, fol

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

2018-03-14 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bill, I look forward to seeing pix. Your appetite for bikes exceeds mine, although I announced I was at N+0 a year ago, and there's a new bike in the garage and another on the way, so I guess I was wrong. If you need a home for a 59 Black Mountain road, I suppose I'd like to know about it,

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-03-13 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
7;s how you build that aerobic zone. > > Hope this helps. > > Tim > > > > On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 10:50 AM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> Arriving late to this conversation. I have also been "reasonably&qu

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

2018-03-13 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Arriving late to this conversation. I have also been "reasonably" low-carb for the past few years, but without a real plan. A few weeks ago an old friend whom I respect recommended ketogenic, and I took the plunge. Results are good, similar to others, weight loss, smooth energy delivery, ab

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet in San Diego

2018-02-27 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nick, I happen to be in San Diego at the moment. Are you around tomorrow? Peter -- 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] FS - Gauging Interest - Bikes, Frames, Parts

2018-01-31 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I could use the Sirius rings. Color and price? Thanks Peter -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS: 27.2 thomson silver seatpost

2017-07-25 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Johnny, I'm confirming that an incoming frame is 27.2 in which case I am interested. Private messages rarely work for me - please ping me at pbridge...@aol.com Thanks On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 9:45:06 AM UTC-7, Singlespeed Johnny wrote: > didn't hear back from perspective buyer, so this

Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

2016-10-27 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
tic hand position in the drops. Perfect ramps. Perfect. -pb -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-20 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:09:51 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > Faster to sell that is! 😉 > You don't see many blues and greens for sale but people sure are dumping > their oranges around here alot! 🚴🏻 > Huh? Pardon me? I strongly prefer the orange. I've owned the blue. Offer withd

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

2016-10-20 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
nes. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/16126988157/in/album-72157646685720044/ ~pb ~ -- 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

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

2016-09-13 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
d S-Works. The only helmet I've ever owned that disappears once it's put on, and it will soon be replaced with same. I also embrace lycra, so there you have it. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

2016-09-08 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
The combination of a handlebar which has substantial rearward reach, with a long stem to move the bars forward, suddenly strikes me as a kind of silly conflicting redundancy. Does the total tube length of the bars make them flexy? ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: FS (or T): Various Riv-ish Parts

2016-08-16 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Sorry, all, responding on-list as my PMs don't usually work. Eric, I'm good for the Nitto Tallux 11. BTW, is that 11 by Nitto's measurements, or actual 11 c-c? Potentially interested in other bits as well. Could you please respond directly? --> pbridge 130 at aol dot com <-- remove sp

[RBW] GF looking for riv bike size 50

2016-08-15 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jonathan, have you vanished? Were you actually looking for a bike? Idle chat? Here you go: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Specialized-Sequoia-1980s-/391529770823?nav=SEARCH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

2016-08-05 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Andrew, it's pretty unlikely that anybody "needs" your Jones. Creation of desire and impulse and feeding frenzy in your audience is helped enormously by putting some effort into providing careful and detailed photographs. Or perhaps you don't *actually* want to sell, in which case, clever.

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

2016-08-05 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Anybody who's in or goes to Sac, I'd suggest you get to know Addison at Addison's Bicycle Reparium. Quirky, funky, hip, independent, vintage, beater, Riv-oriented, BQ-oriented coolness. https://www.facebook.com/bicyclerepairium/ https://www.google.com/#q=addison%27s+bicycl

[RBW] Re: Saddle recommendations for old lady butts

2016-08-03 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
55 is comfortable and Romin 155 is spectacularly comfortable. -pb -- 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] Who was selling Ortlieb panniers? Available?

2016-08-02 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Who on the list was selling Ortlieb panniers? I PM'ed, but PM's often don't work for me. I would consider fronts or rears or both. My email -- pbridge130 AT aol DOT com Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: GF looking for riv bike size 50

2016-07-28 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Not what or where you asked for, but the potential for a really, really nice GF bike https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/5671832658.html That's been listed for a while. ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Custom and early orange Rambouillet

2016-07-28 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Rishi, so that's where all the remaining 175 TA Zephyrs went. I might be interested in the Arkels. What color? Ping me directly: pbridge130 AT aol DOT com. Peter On Friday, July 22, 2016 at 12:24:43 PM UTC-7, Rishi Dev wrote: > Hi Everyone. Selling my beloved bicycle. Frame is custom R

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

2016-07-03 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
(as it does me). Even for those who want high bars, it should get the frame size relative to saddle height about right, and should get top tube length about right. Upright bars with back sweep, I have no idea. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

2016-06-28 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Why not start here, or on the BOB list, or at least provide links to your listings elsewhere? ~pb On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 4:20:00 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote: > So, buying a Sam for me and a Sam for the wife, before selling Our Other > Bikes(tm) was painful financially, but Sa

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino Alpina Crankset 175mm 48/34 110mm BCD

2016-05-20 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bob, I tried PM'ing again, and here also is my email address. pbridge130 AT aol DOT com Thanks, pb On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 10:53:32 AM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > Hi Peter - I did not receive. > > Bob > > On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12:35:15 PM UTC-5, pb wrote: &g

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino Alpina Crankset 175mm 48/34 110mm BCD

2016-05-19 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
PM sent - please let me know if you don't get it. Thanks ~Peter On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:16:27 PM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > For Sale - Sugino Alpina Crankset in excellent condition. Less than 200 > miles total. Chainrings are ramped and pinned, 9/10 speed. Compatible with > 5-10 speeds.

[RBW] Re: Bicycling Magazine redeems itself...a little.

2016-05-13 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
es? At 59 I find that I value comfort and stability more than I did as a 20-year-old racer, just because I want to relax. I find that my neck isn't as flexible, and I need to run my bars higher. My tastes were very different at 25. ~pb -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Bicycling Magazine redeems itself...a little.

2016-05-12 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
ased age as much as with anything else? Stable bike, comfort, upright riding position? ~pb -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: NOS 56 Rambouillett on KC Craigslist

2016-03-07 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
685720044/ Gotta have one orange bike. ~pb -- 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

[RBW] Re: Need advice on a potential Quickbeam Modification

2016-03-01 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Stuff: http://www.cyclingabout.com/carbon-belt-drive-everything-you-ever-need-to-know/ which in turn takes us to a shop which reportedly does the conversion work and which is apparently not far from you: http://www.cyclemonkey.com/ Peter (Google is my friend) -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: derailleur hanger

2016-03-01 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Absolutely, positively, definitely straighten it. No hesitation. If, in fact, it has been bent so badly that it is starting to weaken, that will be apparent in the straightening process (it will begin to crack or obviously soften), but my bet is 99 to 1 for success. Don't fall on it again, bu

[RBW] Re: For Orange Ramboullet owners

2016-02-10 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Nice bike. :-) ~pb On Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 9:36:33 AM UTC-8, mike goldman wrote: > this will lower the pad height on those 'too high rear brake bridges". i > find that tektro 539 calipers have enough reach but Shimano br650 > doesnt...i had to file the slot and use

[RBW] Laid off and in a Quandary

2015-10-06 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
our savings on a regular basis over a number of months. -pb -- 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...@googlegro

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

2015-09-21 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
me nowadays, and therein lies subjectivity. ~pb (Yeah, I'm kind'a tempted by the Rodeo. I bet it would be fun.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] Orange Rambouillet at Holmes in Camp Hill PA

2015-08-12 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mark, Have you noticed that the orange Rambouillet is slightly faster? Glad you got the blue one back. Peter On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:56:48 AM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Of course, I just recovered my stolen Rambouillet a little over a > month ago (still can't believe it), so I no

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

2015-07-30 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 5:26:29 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 8:17:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> There's a definite negative attitude on this list toward racers. >> > > no there isn't. > Gosh, I sure perceive one, and it started at the source. It perv

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

2015-07-30 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9:53:51 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > What are "prairie dog 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 rb

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-07-29 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
oops ... I knew I was missing one. Gunnar Roadie S&S, Campy 10 On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:54:20 AM UTC-7, pb wrote: > Orange Rambouillet, Campy 10 (Riv content checked off) > Hampsten Travelissimo Ti, built by Kent Eriksen, Campy 10 > Merlin Agilis Ti Campy 10 > Schwin

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-07-29 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
e, and abruptly arrived at N+0. Oh, and also a Ducati Multistrada with touring bags. ~pb (who needs to move to Sonoma so he has more riding options) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: PBP Training Weekend

2015-07-21 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Great photos, nice ride, well done. Holy cow, you made it up to Fort Bragg?? Nice. Do I recognize the ice cream stand as being in Cloverdale? Classy bike. Bonne route, bonne journee, ~pb (San Diego, but soon to be Sonoma) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] 66 Rambouillet on the bay

2015-07-21 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I don't have it in front of me, so you'll have to search it. Very new-ish 66cm Ram, kind'a coffee color and a tasteful build, as I recall. On the bay. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

[RBW] Re: Where you on River Road Thursday?

2015-06-29 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 8:21:56 AM UTC-7, Sofia Torres wrote: > > I'm going to bet it's the river road across the George Washington bridge > from Manhattan. I'm betting on DC - Potomac - and eastbound ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: A brevet ride report with a Riv in the wild meeting.

2015-06-09 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Fantastic ride report, and good wishes for PBP. ~pb On Monday, June 8, 2015 at 9:08:27 PM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote: > > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/06/east-creek-600k-simmering-melange-of.html > > for those who may be interested. > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-09 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
ut I think there's value there. What's the total cost of the Riv build? https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/16899727095/in/datetaken/ complete with wrong-side brake levers ... I'll have to swap them one of these days. ~pb -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

2015-04-21 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
27;82 Sequoia I have stashed in Marin. http://www.marincyclists.com/marincentury.com pb sd ca -- 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

[RBW] Riv & Surly sighting, I-15 northbound, San Diego County, this morning

2015-04-09 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Driving north on the 15 through Rancho Bernardo and Escondido this morning, I spotted two pick-up trucks with surf racks, one with a Surly in the back, and the other with an Atlantis in the back. Seems likely you're on the list? ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Appropriate compensation for help with a Craigslist sale?

2015-03-24 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
s. I gotta do something about that. :-) ~pb -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

2015-03-24 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
nyhoo I hope Alan will put a rack on the back of his Ram and go touring. I think that going for a tour is preferable to thinking about what bike should be used to go for a tour. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

2015-03-24 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
. just do it. Having said all of that, I think that Grant thought of the Ram as a rear loader, not a front loader (and the absence of lowrider fittings on the fork bears that out). Put a rear rack and maybe a small front bag on your Ram, load it up, and go for a tour. :-) ~pb --

[RBW] Re: Appropriate compensation for help with a Craigslist sale?

2015-03-24 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
e in Davis). Both shuttles took some time, as the guys waited to fit the trips into their normal travels, and that, of course, was fine. I owe both parties, and thank you very much! :-) ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Getting comfortable on the Noodle

2015-03-18 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
bars bends forward, not backward. The ergonomics of the Noodles are just plain wrong, at least for me. ~pb -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Barcon cable routing

2015-03-18 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
cross the wires under the down tube. Makes for a cleaner curve of the housings, and less housing rub on the head tube. But note -- you will likely have to buy a tandem rear der cable if you run your housing that way. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

2015-03-12 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
;t be necessary to disassemble the whole bike. Plus general quickness. ~pb -- 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

[RBW] Re: Getting comfortable on the Noodle

2015-03-12 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
is, it isn't a La-Z-Boy recliner. I make lots of small adjustments to my position over the course of a riding season, both to bars and to saddle. Our bodies change, and on any given day we are more or less fit, we are more or less tired, etc. ~pb On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:52:01 A

[RBW] Re: 21st Century Collectible? Vintage Carbon

2015-03-04 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
del being offered by Boulder Bicycles. Looks much more recent. I wondered whether production was subcontracted out, but the description seems to have answered that question. At first glance, I thought it was an Aegis or a Basso. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: "7 the new 11"

2015-02-26 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
did not want to have an 11. I would have preferred a 12-30, but that's splitting hairs. ~pb -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-25 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:06:34 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > When I started cycling in 1990 the landscape in Northern California was > roadies in lycra, mountain bikers in lycra, and po' folks like me in street > clothes on Goodwill beater bikes. There was no in between. > Hmmm

[RBW] Re: FS: FSA Metropolis Patterson crankset for your Quickbeam

2015-02-25 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Very intriguing. Almost ... tempting. Fascinating piece of equipment. Mike, are you including a BB? What is the crank length? Thanks, ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Solvent tank for drivetrain cleaning

2015-02-25 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
-Brand-New-Tool-cleaner-part-wash-/141581927209?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f6f0c329 I'm tempted, although I manage to get things pretty clean on the bike, in the stand, out in the driveway, using Simple Green. I guess my San Diego location helps out with that. ~pb -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 8:18:22 PM UTC-8, Doug Williams wrote: > > pb, > > Hmmm...I'm glad that you found a few good LBS's, > No, I called three, and got three answers. I made three calls. I got three answers. I chose the three because they were repre

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 4:57:32 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Why? Why, over and over again? Because the racing philosophy has the > mainstream and the LBS. And it's not what serves most causal riders best, > and I applaud Grant for calling them out for it. > We all have seen at

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 3:25:08 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Is that the best rhetoric (argument, in the technical sense) the racing > crowd could produce? That rather says it all. Sardonic grin. > Huh? To what are you referring? What racing crowd? Which argument? Norma Stein

[RBW] 58 QB Inland Empire CL $850 complete bike

2015-02-23 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
58 QB Inland Empire CL $850 complete bike no connection http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/4870700510.html ~pb (man of few words) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

2015-02-17 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
ikely you're going to need to ask for framebuilder recommendations. Breathe normally. ~pb -- 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

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

2015-02-17 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
road bikes, in contrast to the very long and slack geometry of that period. Rocketships. Perhaps the transition pre-dates Grant's MB's. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] 61x60 c-c Riv Custom San Diego CL $550

2015-02-12 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Well, this seems attractive. A bit smaller, I'd have bought it by now. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/4883409155.html ~pb -- 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: Minor Handlebar Obsession

2015-02-10 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
No one has commented on the most significant part of Jay's post? On Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:10:24 AM UTC-8, Jay Norman wrote: > So I put our resident on-line bidder expert to work on the job (wife) and > before it knew it, the frame was in our living room! Great job honey

[RBW] Re: Tall/big boys wool jersey sale of this and any other century.

2015-02-10 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
reference: http://procyclegear.com/cynar-wool-retro-jersey/ That page also leads me to think that the seller's pricing is fair, even if he's not being helpful by putting measurements on the auctions. ~pb (Drinks Cynar, but probably doesn't need a Cynar jersey) -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Semi-Rivv-y News

2015-02-05 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
f necessary, I could deal with the drivetrain ... it's the modern cockpit that has me permanently captivated. ~pb -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: FS Thread Part 2

2015-01-30 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Zach, I sent you a private message saying that I would like to purchase the windshirt. Hope it made its way to you. Thanks Peter -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: FS Thread Part 2

2015-01-30 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Zack, sending PM re windshirt ~pb On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:58:47 AM UTC-8, Zack wrote: > Marmot Dri Clime Windshirt, Black, XL, worn a few times $35. (Note: This > jacket is so great as a cold weather cycling jacket) > Ibex OD Heather Long Sleeve, Green, XL, barely worn $7

Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

2015-01-27 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Flipping a bike over makes it much harder and clumsier to remove the rear wheel, which is the only wheel that is pertinent, since if it's the front wheel, it's easy to figure out how to manage the bike without flipping it. I can have a wheel out, and the tube out, before you can finish even fl

[RBW] Re: fs/trade Phil wood wheel, Nitto.....

2015-01-27 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Dylan, Like Mark, I have some pretty simple questions about the XTR wheel. Spoke count. Condition/true/round. Color. I'll defer to Mark as the first posted in response to you. ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Heads up for a very rare sighting opportunity. KIT, at the SFR 200k tomorrow!

2015-01-23 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Is the turn-around all the way to the end of the road/start of the hiking trail trail, at Pierce Point Ranch? Pt Reyes Station out Pierce Point Road always feels much longer than it is. Funny, I guess the very end is called Tomales Point -- I've always thought of the very end as Pierce Point.

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

2015-01-13 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Gosh, it seems that the OP, Mr. Llama, has abandoned this thread. Mr. Llama? Paging Mr. Llama? Are you busy buildingng a bicycle? I thought that a poor man's (tastefull) fixie was a Raleigh International with a single cog. - pb -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

2015-01-13 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
gh to ride mixed terrain and not worry about that question, then my hat is off to you. -pb -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Can anyone help with delivery, Sacramento -> Marin?

2015-01-07 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
This shuttle is underway. Thanks!! ~Peter On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 1:37:37 PM UTC-8, pb wrote: > > Can anyone help with delivery, Sac -> Marin? I have a bike stashed and > languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15 > minutes north of the

[RBW] Can anyone help with delivery, Sacramento -> Marin?

2015-01-06 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Can anyone help with delivery, Sac -> Marin? I have a bike stashed and languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15 minutes north of the 101-580 intersection. This is a non-urgent situation. Thanks for any assistance, Peter -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

2015-01-05 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
If you're considering a heavy-ish load on the front end of your Rambouillet, you might do some research. I do not claim to actually know a thing about this, but I have asked myself about the same modifications, so I did some digging around on the web, and I found a handful of comments stating

[RBW] Re: Crabon forks are not your best bet for swordfighting

2014-09-16 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Coincidentally, swords also make poor bicycle forks. What that tells us, I don't know, but I'm sure it's somehow profound. ~pb On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:45:18 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I can't say the new Fork Wars video necessarily proves a point, but

[RBW] Re: Packing S&S-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools & Gears to make it easier?

2014-09-10 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
61 seat tube and 28cm steerer tube here. I do not need to remove my fork, but looking at various folks' packing methods online, it becomes clear that there are lots of ways to do this job. This is the best sequence I have found to date: http://sandsmachine.com/pack_r3.htm . I think it's easi

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubus Silver Tara Rack (front)

2014-09-02 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
pm sent, please let me know if you don't receive it thanks pb On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 7:45:32 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > I have a lightly used Tara rack I would like to sell. $55 + shipping. > You can see it here: > http://www.therandonneeshop.com/product

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

2014-08-29 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
60cm Rambouillet? I might have an extra (frame/fork/headset) lying around https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/12751793795/ ~Peter On Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:05:36 PM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: > As much as I like my Sam Hillborne, I don't love it. What bothers me is > the six de

[RBW] Re: UPDATED FS: Shifters, Brakes, Derailleurs, Tires, Crankset

2014-08-25 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Direct email sent, but I find that direct emails sent from the google groups website usually don't go through. Drop me a line if you don't get my email. Thanks, Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: WTB: ~60cm Rambouillet or similar

2014-08-03 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
William, I'm going to send you a direct email. I've been finding that my direct emails from the list web page often don't go through, so if you don't hear from me, please try to email me. Thanks, Peter On Saturday, August 2, 2014 11:04:27 AM UTC-7, William! wrote: > My dad's looking for a ne

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Ritchey Road Logic Frame, fork and Chris King headset

2014-08-01 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
I just bought a "grail" frame I've been seeking for about ten years, a titanium Serotta Schwinn Paramount 60th Anniversary. Cleaned out my discretionary fund. However please do me a favor and send pix. I think I have one empty hook in the garage. ~Peter On Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:3

Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

2014-07-31 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
to chew. On the other hand, I was only considering the northern part of the Lost Coast area, Petrolia -> Honeydew. ~pb -- 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: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

2014-07-31 Thread &#x27;pb' via RBW Owners Bunch
Good suggestions so far. My thoughts, either Eugene to Eureka, or Eureka to San Francisco. Both are about right for distance, with lots of small detour opportunities. I'd be nervous about relying on campgrounds during the peak family outing season of the year, but my understanding is that hi

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