[RBW] Re: Broken Rambouillet

2008-11-27 Thread Mike
But that's a crash right? That's definitely not a JRA. On Nov 26, 10:16 pm, Lynne Fitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steel frames break:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/401435492_9f7d80c1e7.jpg > > That is the predecessor to my Bleriot.  If the weather in Philadelphia > had been warm enough for

[RBW] Adjustable Stem in this Pict

2008-11-27 Thread Ray
Does anyone know the make of the adjustable stem in this pict? Thanks in advance. RS http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc434-billsmith0108.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: First Look at Our Holiday Flyer

2008-11-27 Thread charlie
If I can pay the mortgage in December, medical insurance and keep food on the table I might take advantage of the offer but right now its very bleak. No gifts this year unless I can get some paying work. :( Rats!..I almost forgot, I am behind on my 2008 tax payments too! Bicycle riding is how

[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-27 Thread todd22123
Do you use indexing for only the rear derailer, or the front, as well? Is there any disadvantage to using downtube for the front, and bar-end for the rear? I shift the front derailer only about once for every 20 or more for the rear. Thanks, Todd Olsen recent new owner AHH On Nov 25, 9:46 am,

[RBW] Re: Adjustable Stem in this Pict

2008-11-27 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/27/08 8:59 AM, Ray at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Does anyone know the make of the adjustable stem in this pict? I know Dimension (QBP house-type brand, model is AS-19) makes a quill-type one with a removeable faceplace in black. They have 4 sizes or so. Here's a pic: http://www.univers

[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-27 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/27/08 4:44 AM, todd22123 at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is there any disadvantage to using downtube for the front, and bar-end > for the rear? I shift the front derailer only about once for every 20 > or more for the rear. Nope. In fact, when I really get to bike-geeking, I keep thinking

[RBW] Re: Adjustable Stem in this Pict

2008-11-27 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
The brand Zoom makes similar stems. On Nov 27, 10:59 am, Ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone know the make of the adjustable stem in this pict? > > Thanks in advance. > > RS > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2008/cc434-billsmith0108.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~---

[RBW] Day of Thanks

2008-11-27 Thread CycloFiend
Hi All - Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone on this list for reading and contributing. I've said it before, but it bears repeating again - it's through all of your efforts that the list maintains its tone and high signal to noise ratio. Thank you all for taking the time, consideri

[RBW] Re: Day of Thanks

2008-11-27 Thread James Warren
Jim, The thanks we owe you are greater. Thank you. -James On Nov 27, 2008, at 12:12 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > > Hi All - > > Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone on this list for > reading and > contributing. I've said it before, but it bears repeating again - it's > through all of yo

[RBW] Re: Broken Rambouillet

2008-11-27 Thread Lynne Fitz
It is unclear. I was JRA eastward on Vandeschuere Road, one exceptionally rainy day, 47 miles into a 70 mile ride, just past the Neugenbauer stop sign, a slight downhill, then all of a sudden there was a huge jolt, and the bike would only go left. My hands were knocked off the handlebars, etc, e

[RBW] Re: Day of Thanks

2008-11-27 Thread Rene Valbuena
Jim, Thank you for keeping this list on even keel always. Rene -Original Message- >From: James Warren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Nov 27, 2008 1:33 PM >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Subject: [RBW] Re: Day of Thanks > > >Jim, >The thanks we owe you are greater. Thank you. > >-Jam

[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-27 Thread Angus
Jim, The idea of a rod operated front derailleur appeals to me too. There was talk about Tony making a clamped on version that could be fitted to a frames other than his. I tried to contact Tony about purchasing one but never received a reply. I then purchased an OLD Huret rod operated front "

[RBW] Re: Day of Thanks

2008-11-27 Thread Bill Connell
I started my day with 45 miles on my Redwood, so i had no problem whatsoever taking 3rds on pie and opening another bottle of wine. Happy Thankgiving, all! -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-27 Thread Doug Peterson
Angus: Have no fear; rod operated FDs can be set up so it's the same motion as reaching for the water bottle on the seat tube. And it's a very simple twist motion, not a lot of travel required. They faded out in the early 60s. At that time, 36 tooth chainrings were the small end, with 50-52

[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-27 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/27/08 5:25 PM, Angus at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The only thing that worried me is instead of sticking my fingers into > the spokes of the front wheel trying to find a DT shifter I will now > be able to stick my fingers into the spokes of the rear wheel while > trying to find the rod. Act