RE: [RBW] '85 Bridgestone MB-1 Pics

2010-04-02 Thread Frederick, Steve
N-V-US!!! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Marty Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 4:28 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] '85 Bridgestone MB-1 Pics OK - here are the pics. Lot's of similarities to the smal

[RBW] Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'm probably not the only one who has enjoyed the photos Grant makes on his rides up into the hills around Walnut Creek. Some friends and I rode a back-road loop around Lake Pepin on Sunday. Usually when I ride around Pepin, the local vegetation is green and lush, but in March, it's still pretty br

Re: [RBW] Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Bruce
Jim: Very nice bar tape and like the matching fenders in this panda shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/4483478454/in/set-72157623751664968/ The rider on the black Trek looks a touch stretched out. You need to get him on a Riv...  From: Jim Thi

[RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread JoelMatthews
Looks like a lot of fun. I should, but have not yet, find the time to ride up around Minneapolis. The bluffs on either side of the Mississippi near LaCrosse and even where Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois come together present both beautiful and challenging rides. I think if our friends out West mad

RE: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet white out!

2010-04-02 Thread Frederick, Steve
It's got two shorter leather straps cinched up to Vivo saddlebag loops. (designed to work with the loops on a B-17) It hangs higher and more nicely than the other one I have, which is a single longer crosswise strap which goes through the saddle rails. (visible in the older pics of my Ramboui

[RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Joel: if you do make it to Mpls, I'll be happy to ride around with you and suggest some routes. Late Summer and Fall are great, because we have lots of nice offroad that is too wet earlier in the year. On Apr 2, 8:05 am, JoelMatthews wrote: > Looks like a lot of fun. > > I should, but have not ye

[RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Garth
Looks like a fun ride Jim! Riding around Lake Pepin is quite a journey. As Joel stated, the Mississippi and all it's tributaries offers very challenging riding. I grew up in Rochester, which is blessed with hilly terrain just to the East, NE and SE. Co. Rd. 9 out of Rochester towards Whitewater S

[RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Patrick in VT
On Apr 2, 8:22 am, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: great pics, Jim. yet another place I'd like to do some cycling. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Bill Connell
That area around Lake Pepin, especially on the Wisconsin side, is packed with good little food stops, especially if you like pie. Bill On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 7:05 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > Looks like a lot of fun. > > I should, but have not yet, find the time to ride up around > Minneapolis. >

[RBW] Re: Cloth Tape, Twine, Shellac and Vanity

2010-04-02 Thread Mike
It's a rainy day here in Portland and I've been meaning to shellac the tape on my QB and Rambouillet. Maybe today's the day! --mike On Apr 1, 9:01 pm, velomann wrote: > I've personally done yellow tape and 6 coats of amber shellac (flakes > from Velo Orange) and it comes out pretty dang > close

[RBW] Re: vittoria randonneur touring tire?

2010-04-02 Thread Garth
Vittoria Randonneur's have plenty of happy users, just jog on over to Bike Forums. I for one don't take much stock in price in a indicator of a tires quality. These days there is no clear indication of what is, and what is not a quality tire. I read plenty of dissatisfied Schwalbe and Continental

[RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Tim McNamara
On Apr 2, 2010, at 8:05 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: Looks like a lot of fun. I should, but have not yet, find the time to ride up around Minneapolis. The bluffs on either side of the Mississippi near LaCrosse and even where Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois come together present both beautiful and cha

Re: [RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Bill Connell
On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Tim McNamara wrote: > Winona is not a hotbed of culinary wonders.  La Crosse has more options. >  Both towns have an astonishing number of bars. True, but I should mention that Red Wing, from whence many of these rides start, has the excellent Norton's restaurant d

Re: [RBW] Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Shaun Meehan
On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 7:35 AM, Bruce wrote: > Jim: > > Very nice bar tape and like the matching fenders in this panda shot: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheelflight/4483478454/in/set-72157623751664968/ > > The rider on the black Trek looks a touch stretched out. You need to get him > on a

[RBW] Re: vittoria randonneur touring tire?

2010-04-02 Thread JoelMatthews
You do not say whether you have ever ridden a Schwalbe tire. I, and the many others who have, pay the price for the tire not because of our simian intelligence level but rather because the tires have an amazing combination of smooth ride and long life. I know the prevasive WalMart mentality is th

[RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread JoelMatthews
Well, depending on work load, I just might take up Jim's offer. It is an easy Amtrak ride from Chicago to Minneapolis. That is beautiful country. As for restaurant - I know there are some good choices in small town Midwest. There is just no comparing what you can find in Northern Cali. I did so

[RBW] Re: Sackville Barsack

2010-04-02 Thread Erik C
I know the nitto F-15 still isn't in stock. However, it is my understanding that riv had some bags previously that used this set-up. Can any one speak to the front end behavior with the higher load? I'm weighing my options between this set-up and a decaleur/front rack mounted bag. -Erik C On Mar

[RBW] interesting bike for sale: 53cm fixie porteur

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
I thought some of you might be interested in this bike: http://fastboycycles.com/projectbike.html -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from th

Re: [RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread Shaun Meehan
On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 9:50 AM, JoelMatthews wrote: > > As for coffee, almost like travelling in Brasil - wherever I stopped, > it was good. Get too far outside of the Midwest urban centers and > coffee drinkers are pretty much divided among the let's go to > Starbucks and the why would anyone pay

[RBW] Re: interesting bike for sale: 53cm fixie porteur

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
And here's an amazing VeloOrange Randonneur (that isn't for sale): http://www.flickr.com/photos/97916...@n00/sets/72157606169015639/ Nice eye candy. -- 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-

[RBW] Re: interesting bike for sale: 53cm fixie porteur

2010-04-02 Thread Patrick in VT
On Apr 2, 11:30 am, happyriding wrote: > And here's an amazing VeloOrange Randonneur (that isn't for sale): yeah - Steve P. knows how to build a bike. His Saluki is killer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this g

[RBW] Re: Our own Walnut Creek

2010-04-02 Thread JoelMatthews
> No offense to the folks in Iowa. I love the state and the people. Indeed. There are not a whole lot of them, but the people you meet riding in Iowa - and S'Eastern Minnesota, tend to be very open and friendly. > And I'm sure you can find good coffee in Iowa too. Maybe. Perhaps if the cornfiel

Re: [RBW] Rim / Spoke Cracks... Should I be concerned?

2010-04-02 Thread David Faller
If this isn't an indicator to you to replace a rim, what is?! Don't wait for them to fail whilst riding. On 3/27/2010 1:34 PM, Rick Smith wrote: Discovered these while cleaning the Saluki's rims today: http://m.flickr.com/?done=1&id=4468086048&magic_cookie=60a853592b9cce68b74f0172dda07f87&t

[RBW] Re: interesting bike for sale: 53cm fixie porteur

2010-04-02 Thread JoelMatthews
That was built to VO specs by Johnny Coast. The new VO Randonneur will be factory built in Taiwan. They will cost less, but I cannot fathom they will be as nice as Steve's bike. The original Porteur has nice lines. Personally, I think fixed kind of runs counter to the purpose of a Porteur, but

RE: [RBW] In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread Frederick, Steve
Holy smokes, did your gran'pa leave you that saddle? Looks like it has 1.7 milllion miles on it... Nice bike! Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of i.e. Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 11:22 PM To: RBW Own

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet white out!

2010-04-02 Thread nathan spindel
Interesting. I have the same bag with those same loops on a Brooks Team Pro but I can't get the bag as vertical either: http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/4400788086/in/set-72157623013628085/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/natan/4400782996/in/set-72157623013628085/ Maybe it's due to the different r

[RBW] Re: Exciting Images

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
For the head badge admirers, there's a new picture up (it's the last one-->all the way to the right): http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/hunqapillar/50-713 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Simpleone...any more info?

2010-04-02 Thread cm
Seems like it has been a bit with no more info on the Simpleone. Anyone out there have any more info? Availability? Dates? Price? Anything at all. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [RBW] In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread Horace
Very nice looking. Did you use the same length stem? Horace. On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 8:22 PM, i.e. wrote: > I love my Quickbeam. I've been riding it as a daily commuter in San > Francisco since I bought it last fall, with some weekend trips across > the bridge and into Marin. The Beam came set

RE: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet white out!

2010-04-02 Thread Frederick, Steve
Huh, that is weird. The tan bag on my bike now is a newer version than my black one, too, so maybe they've revised how they hang a bit? How old is yours? The Regal rails are a bit closer together than typical bag loop spacing---I compenstated by angling them outward just a bit and it seems

[RBW] Re: Simpleone...any more info?

2010-04-02 Thread newenglandbike
I heard it was on hold for a short while to make way for the hunqapillar.It'll be sweet when it comes out though!I think it's like a quickbeam with a kickstand plate, which is awesome. On Apr 2, 1:10 pm, cm wrote: > Seems like it has been a bit with no more info on the Simpleone. > Anyone

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread JoelMatthews
I like my Rock n' Road so much I am now using it as my city bike as well as my camper. I happened to have a couple pair of Jitensha bars around and they were a natural for city riding. The BG stem for drops is a bit too short and low for the Jitenshas. Just sent an order to Bruce for a stem 2 cms

RE: [RBW] Re: Simpleone...any more info?

2010-04-02 Thread Frederick, Steve
FWIW, my 52cm QB has a kickstand plate...from the last silver batch. Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of newenglandbike Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 1:50 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Simpleon

[RBW] Re: Riv. Readers FS

2010-04-02 Thread rob markwardt
All gone again. Thanks. On Apr 1, 10:34 pm, rob markwardt wrote: > Wait...I still have a 32 and a 37!  The 37, if you can believe it, was > found it on the sidewalk a few years ago and has a map drawn on the > address side.  I'll sell these both for $5 shipped. Or, if you are > John B.D*** o

[RBW] Re: Simpleone...any more info?

2010-04-02 Thread Michael_S
Last I heard it was this fall at the earliest, but I'd be happy to hear otherwise. ~Mike~ On Apr 2, 10:58 am, "Frederick, Steve" wrote: > FWIW, my 52cm QB has a kickstand plate...from the last silver batch. > > Steve > > > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread stevep33
Love the Jitensha bars on my AHH. Mine have Ergon grips and a stem 1cm longer than usual. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27988...@n06/4098948581/ On Apr 2, 1:55 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > I like my Rock n' Road so much I am now using it as my city bike as > well as my camper.  I happened to have

RE: [RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread Frederick, Steve
Nice! You know what would look cool on there? Cork Ergon grips, that's what: http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/interbike2009-gp1-biokork Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of stevep33 Sent: Friday, April 02

[RBW] Re: Rim / Spoke Cracks... Should I be concerned?

2010-04-02 Thread bfd
On Mar 27, 1:54 pm, Phil Roberts wrote: > Rick, while your rims probably won't fall off anytime soon they should > eventually be replaced. Those eyelet cracks are sometimes indicative of an > overall tensioning problem with the wheel. I've had eyelets crack from too > high tension (on a single-s

[RBW] Re: Cloth Tape, Twine, Shellac and Vanity

2010-04-02 Thread Buck
It is indeed yellow tape and amber shellac (I used Bullseye). I have that combo and it is close depending on how much shellac you use. Regardless, if it doesn't match perfectly, it complements perfectly. And yes, looking at the yellow tape you simply cannot imagine it will ever match. But it does.

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread JoelMatthews
Those Ergons are nice. I am using the Portuguese cork grips from Riv. The cork absorbs shellac more than other cork grips. I used a very small amount of Amber shellac and got a real nice color. Of course it took me three sets before achieving this. (I donated the other nice - but not what I w

[RBW] Chrome Shotwell Knickers

2010-04-02 Thread Michael_S
Has anyone tried out the Chrome shotwell knickers? The Swrves are nice but too slim in the thighs for me. I like having a stretchy fabric so Riv MUSA's won't do. I have a pair of Oregon Cyclewear knicks that are fine after I cut out liner, but I'm looking for a grey pair. -- You received this me

[RBW] FS: Nexus/CR18 700c wheel and B&M lighting

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
I bought these several years ago and it has hung in my garage ever since. I put it on for a short ride to make sure it works, then let it sit. LIghts are in original packaging and have been in similar storage as well. So much for good intentions. I think I paid $200 plus shipping for it all. S

RE: [RBW] Chrome Shotwell Knickers

2010-04-02 Thread Frederick, Steve
I haven't tried those but I can recommend Zoic Reign knickers enthusiastically. They're made of a bamboo/cotton blend and have a very nice, light feel. http://www.zoic.com/node/512 I didn't care much for the removable liner, tho...so I removed it! Steve -Original Message- From: rbw

Re: [RBW] Chrome Shotwell Knickers

2010-04-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The Bicycle Fixation knickers, the wool ones, are quite nice and, while not stretchy except for the elastic at the back of the waist, are perfectly roomy yet trim looking. Wool gabardine. I have a pair, but I like my own, home made from Brooks Bros broadcloth, even better; cut, hem, add Velcro at

Re: [RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
Steve, those are fancy-nice indeed! They would look perfect on the Jitensha bars! On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 11:37 AM, Frederick, Steve wrote: > Nice! You know what would look cool on there? Cork Ergon grips, that's > what: > > http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/interbike2009-gp1-biokork > > Steve >

[RBW] Bars for your new Yves or B Foy

2010-04-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/S7XmJiNgm2I/NnI/xLNbdY3Xy6E/s1600/epic+bars.jpg -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Chrome Shotwell Knickers

2010-04-02 Thread Michael_S
The new Zoic's are nylon, wich is what I prefer... I'll have to find a pair to try on. The wool BF ones are nice looking but I would prefer synthetic for pants. both are black... trying to branch out a little with grey :~} Thanks for the info. ~Mike~ On Apr 2, 12:58 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > T

[RBW] Re: Bars for your new Yves or B Foy

2010-04-02 Thread William
It looks like Seth Brundlefly sent a bicycle and a golfbag through the transporter and this is what came out. On Apr 2, 1:07 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/S7XmJiNgm2I/NnI/xLNbdY3... > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, con

Re: [RBW] FS: Nexus/CR18 700c wheel and B&M lighting

2010-04-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
David: would you sell just the lights? Thanks, PAM On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 1:54 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I bought these several years ago and it has hung in my garage ever since. > I put it on for a short ride to make sure it works, then let it sit. LIghts > are in original packaging and have b

[RBW] Re: Cloth Tape, Twine, Shellac and Vanity

2010-04-02 Thread William
6 coats! That's some dedication right there On Apr 1, 9:01 pm, velomann wrote: > I've personally done yellow tape and 6 coats of amber shellac (flakes > from Velo Orange) and it comes out pretty dang > close.http://www.flickr.com/photos/8199...@n04/379930/ > > Mike > > On Apr 1, 10:43 am, R

Re: [RBW] FS: Nexus/CR18 700c wheel and B&M lighting

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
I need to move it all... wheel isn't so helpful to me without the lights :-) BTW, sale is pending. On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 1:16 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > David: would you sell just the lights? Thanks, PAM > > On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 1:54 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >> I bought these several year

[RBW] Re: Bars for your new Yves or B Foy

2010-04-02 Thread Mike
That suggestion is a day late. --mike On Apr 2, 1:07 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/S7XmJiNgm2I/NnI/xLNbdY3... > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > (505) 227-0

Re: [RBW] Re: Chrome Shotwell Knickers

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
Zoics are really nice as they have 1-2% spandex/lycra in them. I like that a lot in active wear. BTW, their 2010 line is pretty ugly. At least the shorts are. Zippers and designs all over them. Older stuff was simpler and better IMHO. On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Michael_S wrote: > The

[RBW] Hunqua-decals

2010-04-02 Thread cm
Just noticed the double top tube on the H on the decals..in some strange way that totally makes the bike for me. The setup on the 48 looks about perfect--I'll take it. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to th

[RBW] Re: FS: Nexus/CR18 700c wheel and B&M lighting

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
SOLD, thanks for the interest On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 12:54 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > I bought these several years ago and it has hung in my garage ever since. > I put it on for a short ride to make sure it works, then let it sit. LIghts > are in original packaging and have been in similar s

[RBW] Re: Simpleone...any more info?

2010-04-02 Thread John Bennett
Good news/bad news regarding the SimpleOne. Good news first- it's still on the calender. Bad news- For next Spring. The cost of a big Sam re-order, and the pending Hunqapilliar, make the cost of the SimpleOne prohibitively expensive for 2010, since we are required to pre-pay in full for the fram

[RBW] Re: Hunqua-decals

2010-04-02 Thread William
That's a pretty obvious deal clincher. Congrats! On Apr 2, 1:28 pm, cm wrote: > Just noticed the double top tube on the H on the decals..in some > strange way that totally makes the bike for me. The setup on the 48 > looks about perfect--I'll take it. > > Cheers! > cm -- You received this mess

[RBW] Visualizing Grant's passage on "how many bikes"

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
Many of you likely already saw this... but why not post it here? I photographed my bikes and tried to fit them into Gran'ts categories. He *did* provide the justification... http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4482374136/ Esteban San Diego, Calif. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Visualizing Grant's passage on "how many bikes"

2010-04-02 Thread William
Good stuff. Really really good stuff All I have now is the touring bike (Hillborne), the lightish road bike (Davidson signature) and the bomber (Bombadil). I live at the top of a super steep hill in El Cerrito, so I sold off all my single speed stuff and there is no freaking way I will run a sin

[RBW] The Sony version of the Hunqa videos have been removed from youtube

2010-04-02 Thread William
That's just weak. -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more

Re: [RBW] Bars for your new Yves or B Foy

2010-04-02 Thread Bruce
Or, "Golf clubs, re-purposed." From: PATRICK MOORE To: rbw-owners-bunch Sent: Fri, April 2, 2010 3:07:16 PM Subject: [RBW] Bars for your new Yves or B Foy http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/S7XmJiNgm2I/NnI/xLNbdY3Xy6E/s1600/epic+bars.jpg --

[RBW] 62cm Orange Quickbeam FS or FT

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
Hi, folks. Bummer about the SimpleOne not coming out till next year... but... I have an orange 62cm Quickbeam for sale or trade. Does anyone have a nice orange 60 they'd consider trading? Alternatively, if anyone's interested in it, send me an email. I'm off to the Bay Area on Saturday (that's

[RBW] Re: Rim / Spoke Cracks... Should I be concerned?

2010-04-02 Thread Angus
Crashing on chip seal really sucks! On a recent club ride here in East Texas someone overlapped wheels on a section of new, smooth asphalt and went down. Before he had even stopped sliding one of the club elders declared "at least it wasn't chip seal!" Angus "you should only be concerned if yo

[RBW] 52cm Bombadil for sale

2010-04-02 Thread jinxed
OK, this is in response to my trade posting. I have had several inquiries about selling outright so I wanted to address that possibility here. My ultimate goal is end up with another bike whether that be building a new frame with these parts, or some variation. Since my end point is a 700c bike, t

[RBW] Re: 62cm Orange Quickbeam FS or FT

2010-04-02 Thread William
It's too big for me, too. I'll give you this free bump to the top of the board in exchange for a question answered: I see you are running a 'handlebar bag' on the rack without a decaleur. How does that work for you? I have a couple front bags that I think were built with a decaleur in mind, but

[RBW] Re: 62cm Orange Quickbeam FS or FT

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
Hey, William. So, some bags are stiff enough to run without decaleurs - the Acorn especially. Adam's Zugsters work pretty well too. I think that Keven at Riv aways gives the best advice - if it works, then do it! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Apr 2, 4:36 pm, William wrote: > It's too big for m

[RBW] Ventura Ride Tomorow

2010-04-02 Thread rperks
I know the notice is really short, but I figured I would put this out there for any that may be in the Ventura area tomorrow, and have not seen the discussion on Flickr. We have a small group getting together around 9:30 AM or so to ride a loop from Ventura up and over Sulphur Mtn, through Ojai an

[RBW] Re: Chrome Shotwell Knickers

2010-04-02 Thread EricP
Haven't tried them recently. Did try a pair last year. Too stretchy for my taste. Especially as I have fat thighs. For reference, I can wear MUSA knickers in L, but they are eversoslightly tight in the thighs. XL are better, but the waist is looser. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 2, 2:49�pm,

[RBW] Re: Visualizing Grant's passage on "how many bikes"

2010-04-02 Thread EricP
A beautiful selection. If I didn't have a Hunqa on order, would have been very tempted by the Q-beam. Then again, my bikes overlap. Except the folder. Which also may go up for sale in the future. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Apr 2, 3:50�pm, Esteban wrote: > Many of you likely already saw this.

[RBW] Re: 62cm Orange Quickbeam FS or FT

2010-04-02 Thread newenglandbike
Are you sure that isn't a 64cm frame? It looks like a 64. On Apr 2, 7:12 pm, Esteban wrote: > Hi, folks. > > Bummer about the SimpleOne not coming out till next year... but... > > I have an orange 62cm Quickbeam for sale or trade. Does anyone have a > nice orange 60 they'd consider trading?

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread i.e.
I'm a big boy. On Apr 2, 8:57 am, "Frederick, Steve" wrote: > Holy smokes, did your gran'pa leave you that saddle?  Looks like it has 1.7 > milllion miles on it... > > Nice bike! > > Steve > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread i.e.
I did use the same stem, but lowered it several cm. It's 110mm and the frame is a 64. On Apr 2, 10:29 am, Horace wrote: > Very nice looking. Did you use the same length stem? > > Horace. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Another Pepin ride

2010-04-02 Thread EricP
Okay, so Jim got to do all the fun stuff last weekend. But April 1st was predicted to be silly warm and windy in Minnesota and Wisconsin. High temp predicted to be 80. Took the day off work, grabbed the Sam Hillborne, and decided to do the shorter version of Jim's ride. Didn't do his ride due to

[RBW] Re: Ventura Ride Tomorow

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
On Apr 2, 6:48 pm, rperks wrote: > I know the notice is really short, but I figured I would put this out > there > for any that may be in the Ventura area tomorrow, and have not seen > the discussion on Flickr.  We have a small > group getting together around 9:30 AM or so to ride a loop from > Ve

[RBW] Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
Oh, sh*t! It is a 64! How embarrassing. Clearly, I don't ride the bike very much... and I've been taking the "Riv fit" a bit too seriously. OK! 64cm for sale. Asking $1K without the DOS freewheel (with the standard 18t on there). Email offers, tall ladies and gents. Esteban Oblivious in San

[RBW] Re: Visualizing Grant's passage on "how many bikes"

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
On Apr 2, 2:50 pm, Esteban wrote: > Many of you likely already saw this... but why not post it here?  I > photographed my bikes and tried to fit them into Gran'ts categories. > He *did* provide the justification... > I love that quote from Grant. Hilarious! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671.

[RBW] Re: Visualizing Grant's passage on "how many bikes"

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
I've added a legend. Repeated here, with interesting parenthetical notes, clockwise: 64cm (! - just found that out) Riv Quickbeam (FOR SALE!) L Rawland Sogn L Bike Friday Tikit (FS, too!) 59cm Rivendell Romulus 62cm Rivendell/Nobilette Custom Protovelo (FS, frame/fork , probably after paint) 61cm

[RBW] Re: Visualizing Grant's passage on "how many bikes"

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
BTW, here's the Romulus: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4478951747/sizes/l/ -esteban On Apr 2, 7:27 pm, Esteban wrote: > I've added a legend.  Repeated here, with interesting parenthetical > notes, clockwise: > > 64cm (! - just found that out) Riv Quickbeam (FOR SALE!) > L Rawland So

[RBW] Re: Trade my 52 Bombadil for your 57 AHH?

2010-04-02 Thread jinxed
After spending a bunch of time comparing geometries and build options...I am going to forgo the cantilever requirement as the AHH seems to have the closest mix of what I want. I can still get a fat tire in there, so all is good. If you are interested let me know. I have also posted up info for dir

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot .. how/if to transform.

2010-04-02 Thread andrew hill
Ok.. I've tried the bars high, low, etc.. i think i'm just built wrong for this bike. iIt's a 59cm and i'm 5'11, but with a phb of only about 84. and i'm north of 200lbs, so the whole setup remains a bit top and forward heavy, which contributes to the twitchfactor. i have another set of bu

[RBW] Re: In Praise of Jitensha Bars

2010-04-02 Thread Justin August
I have Jitensha bars with the PDW Dapper Dan leather ergo grips on them. So friggin comfortable. On Apr 2, 9:21 pm, "i.e." wrote: > I did use the same stem, but lowered it several cm.  It's 110mm and > the frame is a 64. > > On Apr 2, 10:29 am, Horace wrote: > > > > > Very nice looking. Did you

[RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
How do you change gears on a Quickbeam? -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
Fingers. Hop off, release the wheel, slide it forward, move the chain over with one's digits, tension the wheel, brakes stay aligned a-la QB design, and you got yourself a touring "2-speed." Esteban On Apr 2, 8:08 pm, happyriding wrote: > How do you change gears on a Quickbeam? -- You receive

Re: [RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
I was going to stay stand up while pedaling. On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 8:11 PM, Esteban wrote: > Fingers. > > Hop off, release the wheel, slide it forward, move the chain over with > one's digits, tension the wheel, brakes stay aligned a-la QB design, > and you got yourself a touring "2-speed." > >

[RBW] Re: Ventura Ride Tomorow

2010-04-02 Thread Michael_S
I'll be there at 9ish with the Hillborne. ~Mike~ On Apr 2, 6:52 pm, happyriding wrote: > On Apr 2, 6:48 pm, rperks wrote: > > > I know the notice is really short, but I figured I would put this out > > there > > for any that may be in the Ventura area tomorrow, and have not seen > > the discuss

[RBW] do Rivendell memberships apply to frame purchases?

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
Hi, If you buy an Atlantis frame for $2k and a Rivendell membership, do you get a $100 merchandise credit at the end of the year? -- 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-bu...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
I was trying to be helpful... since I'm SELLING something! :) Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Apr 2, 8:17 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > I was going to stay stand up while pedaling. > > > > > > On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 8:11 PM, Esteban wrote: > > Fingers. > > > Hop off, release the wheel, slide it forwa

[RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
On Apr 2, 9:11 pm, Esteban wrote: > Fingers. > > Hop off, release the wheel, slide it forward, move the chain over with > one's digits, tension the wheel, brakes stay aligned a-la QB design, > and you got yourself a touring "2-speed." > Is there also also a cog on the non-drive train side of the

[RBW] Re: do Rivendell memberships apply to frame purchases?

2010-04-02 Thread rperks
That is the way it has worked for me, I think there is a shipping kickback too depending on the $$ and... http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/membership-join-sign-up/24-042 like they said too, it works out to be a pretty good deal if you are getting a frame or more - Rob On Apr 2, 8:31 pm, happ

Re: [RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
Oh, my bad. :-) On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Esteban wrote: > I was trying to be helpful... since I'm SELLING something! :) > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Apr 2, 8:17 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > > I was going to stay stand up while pedaling. > > > > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Apr 2, 201

[RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
There's an 18t on the other side. Ignore the man in the floppy hat cutting dangerously on the inside: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4469484509/ Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Apr 2, 8:52 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Oh, my bad.  :-) > > > > > > On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Esteban w

Re: [RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread cyclotourist
And I must say I miss my Quickbeam! Just thinking today how much I would like to ride it. On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Esteban wrote: > There's an 18t on the other side. Ignore the man in the floppy hat > cutting dangerously on the inside: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/44694

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot .. how/if to transform.

2010-04-02 Thread John Blish
That should have been off list of course. I am sorry. Should not be emailing at this late hour. -jb On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 11:08 PM, John Blish wrote: > Hi Andrew, > > I have followed this thread and I don't know the answer to your question > about why it feels twitchy, but I know what twitch

[RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?

2010-04-02 Thread Lynne Fitz
I've got the VO front rack, the Acorn bag, and bar end shifters on my Bleriot. No problems at all. On Mar 31, 6:28 pm, LF wrote: > On Mar 31, 12:55 am, Mike wrote: > > > Larry, I use a Berthoud HB bag supported by a Mark's rack on my Hilsen > > with BE shifters and it works fine. > > Mike, > Th

Re: [RBW] Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread Joe Bunik
haha, what an iBOB faux-paus! :-P yous are in the San Francisco? or the east-bay-Beast? i'd be up for a ride manana (SAT), but regrettably seem to have blown the bike budget for the, er, uh year...? no hunqas for me in the near future, either... =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/2/10, Esteban

[RBW] Re: do Rivendell memberships apply to frame purchases?

2010-04-02 Thread happyriding
On Apr 2, 9:42 pm, rperks wrote: > That is the way it has worked for me, I think there is a shipping > kickback too depending on the $$ and... > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/membership-join-sign-up/24-042 > > like they said too, it works out to be a pretty good deal if you are > getting

[RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread Esteban
Joe... I'll be in the Beast Bay. Martinez. We're driving up tomorrow. I might stop by Riv HQ in the afternoon. Send me an email if you're poking around. I wonder if there's a good market up there and if its worth bringing the QB up to get a "local" sale. Are there tall people up there? Esteb

[RBW] Re: do Rivendell memberships apply to frame purchases?

2010-04-02 Thread Mike
I don't think so. I think you only get the rebate on stuff that is purchased while you're an active member. And yes, frames purchases do get figured into your year-end rebate. --mike On Apr 2, 9:43 pm, happyriding wrote: > On Apr 2, 9:42 pm, rperks wrote: > > > That is the way it has worked for

Re: [RBW] Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-02 Thread Joe Bunik
Esteban, C'mon, we Norcals are all 6'+ in stature, you know that. Either way, bring yer QB (or no), but- bring along something with two wheels, regardless! When do you think you'll be here (2040 N. Main)? Impromptu Riv-ride(+friends, lurkers, hangers-on), anyone? =- Joe On 4/2/10, Esteban wrot

[RBW] Re: Visualizing Grant's passage on "how many bikes"

2010-04-02 Thread Swashbuckling Dandy
You know, the best thing about the n+1 formula is you don't have to keep track of what n is. On Apr 2, 3:52 pm, William wrote: > Good stuff.  Really really good stuff > > All I have now is the touring bike (Hillborne), the lightish road bike > (Davidson signature) and the bomber (Bombadil).  I li

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