[RBW] Re: FS: Merlin Solis 56.5 w/Dura-Ace

2011-04-08 Thread Anne
Thanks for the kind works to both you and Ryan. I'd rather my husband rode more ... then he'd be willing to keep more than one road bike. It's a fine bike and seriously, we'd like it to find a home where it'll be ridden. Whether it's bought for the frame or to be kept intact. Ryan, is the Eddy sti

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma/Riv Bike

2011-04-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2011-04-07 at 21:10 -0700, William wrote: > I'd buy one of those Rivendells, if they didn't all need one of those > 'signature' drivetrains. Drivetrains just act as a shelf to collect > mud. I'm going to order one of those drivetrainless bikes, so I can > remain mud free when I slog throu

[RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread Tim Whalen
Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. Thanks, Tim Whalen -- 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@

Re: [RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce Baker
Tim, You might try Mountain Sports LTD in Bristol. I know they had a 56cm (new) and they may have more frames in stock.. Bruce On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Tim Whalen wrote: > Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer > frame only but will consider a complete b

[RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce Baker
Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Bruce

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

2011-04-08 Thread SteveF
Reminiscent of the silver Grant used on Herons. Had one of those in our stable for a while; it's a good color. Steve On Apr 6, 8:36 pm, Marty wrote: > Here's a close-up that does a pretty good job capturing the wonderful > paint quality - albeit with a little levity on my part. > > http://tinyu

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Tim McNamara
On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: > Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out > this url. > http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 > > I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. > Should get

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce Baker
Did you watch the video. They flex while walking but remain stiff when flexed in the opposite direction On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: > > > Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check > out

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread George Schick
I like the looks of that Radler Trail model - I've been looking for a cycling shoe like this one. Thanks for the tip! On Apr 8, 8:55 am, Bruce Baker wrote: > Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring.  Check out > this url. > > http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Mike
I kinda like the Earthkeepers although I doubt I'd ever buy them. -- 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-own

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Tim McNamara
On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: > On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara wrote: > > On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: > > > Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out > > this url. > > http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce
Au contraire, Pierre! What about laterally stiff and vertically compliant? Must be the shoes!! I'll also mention that I find Patagonia Boaris shoes with a firm Vibram sole to be excellent for unclipped in pedaling. They work well for walking/hiking application as well. Kind of loud color sch

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread cyclotourist
Their shoes plane. On 4/8/11, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: > >> On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara >> wrote: >> >> On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: >> >> > Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check >> >

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Mike
On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist wrote: > Their shoes plane. > Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. -- 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@goog

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-08 Thread Aili
Another lady lurker here. I've actually been reading this list for ages and have bought a ton of stuff off the other lovely posters here but I am often too busy to post (or tired of being on the internet). I'll try harder! Beautiful bikes everyone. I am, however, a Rivendell enabler and have peer

[RBW] Free for SASE

2011-04-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Last year I was fortunate to come into half a dozen nice wool cycling jerseys at good prices, so I am giving away six of my Goodwill acquired merino wool pullovers, all in vg condition. All fit me well, all are "Large" and all are in the 29" length (bottom of collar to bottom of tail) range. Colors

Re: [RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/8/11 6:15 AM, Tim Whalen at whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Sold mine and regret it.  Anyone have or know of one for sale?  I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. I recall Gino was selling his, but didn't follow the thread to see if he found a buyer. I can attest to the beauty an

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-08 Thread William
Excellent shots on your flickr, Aili. I like your Atlantis a lot! There's something especially awesome about how those white-hooded 105 brakelever hoods age. Somebody should do a photo essay of all the shades of brown, grey, black, and white those hoods can become over the decades. On Apr 7, 2:3

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-08 Thread J. Burkhalter
love you're Atlantis Aili! very nice setup. makes me miss mine even more than i normally do. -Jay B On Apr 7, 3:39 pm, Aili wrote: > Another lady lurker here. I've actually been reading this list for > ages and have bought a ton of stuff off the other lovely posters here > but I am often too b

[RBW] Re: FS: Merlin Solis 56.5 w/Dura-Ace

2011-04-08 Thread rcnute
It is! On Apr 8, 5:07 am, Anne wrote: > Thanks for the kind works to both you and Ryan. I'd rather my husband > rode more ... then he'd be willing to keep more than one road bike. > It's a fine bike and seriously, we'd like it to find a home where > it'll be ridden. Whether it's bought for the fr

[RBW] Re: WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread Kentileguy
Gino's Ram is sold, its now in my basement. Some bad pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/sets/72157626331279675/ There was another one for sale on this group: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/812d5e4317dcb8f4 Don't know if it sold or not. On Apr 8

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread EricP
Sorta like the look of the oxfords. Not that I'd normally wear that type o'shoe. But they sort of appeal to my contrarian biking streak. The name is a poor choice. That said I own a pair of SixSixOne shoes that are as flexible as anything and they work well with platform shoes. (Pretty sure I p

[RBW] For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Minh
And for times when they get you into trouble. So i'll take the retro- derailleur request from a recent thread to bring this up. For some odd reason i've noticed that my inclination for bike parts leans towards the old. After a dalliance with carbon fiber and suspension in my youth (you should se

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread William
The two prong freewheel tool setup was problematic, but you should be able to get it off when you need to do so. This is the procedure I always used in my years at the bike shop. 1. Freewheel tool into the freewheel 2. QR skewer back onto the wheel holding the freewheel tool snug against the free

Re: [RBW] For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Eric Norris
My guess is that any standard 2-prong remover will work on that freewheel, but I am admittedly not a Shimano expert. You should be able to order a remover at any reputable bike shop. When you get it, hold it tight to the freewheel by reinstalling the skewer, and use a nice, big wrench on the re

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread William
I kind of like this wingtip oxford. Shoes of this type are always stiff enough for commute cycling, and wingtips are always good for work. These are on sale and have rubber grippy sections. Win! http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11226429 On Apr 8, 12:49 pm, EricP wrote:

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Minh
There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the archives. http://www.bicycletool.com/shimanoduraace600reginafreewheelremover.aspx the current park suntour 2-pro

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread bfd
On Apr 8, 2:08 pm, Minh wrote: > There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no > longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a > tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the > archives.http://www.bicycletool.com/shimanoduraace600reginafreewheelre

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Minh
That's an option, but that assumes that they have the tool :) or they plan on destroying the freewheel, which seems like a lot of work for them. I'm also searching for a bikeshop that still works on old bikes... On Apr 8, 5:15 pm, bfd wrote: > On Apr 8, 2:08 pm, Minh wrote: > > > There is a spe

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-08 Thread JL
This is the best thread in years! Hello and welcome everyone. Please lets us gents know if there are changes to be made, or practices to continue, that can keep this forum a comfortable place for women cyclists. Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] All pullovers have been claimed.

2011-04-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
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[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread velomann
I've got a box - literally - of freewheels, and the 4 or 5 Shimano 600's I have are among my favorites. All mine come off with the regular Shimano freewheel tool, still easily available from Park and in most decent bike shops. Some of the older Shimano freewheels take the old style "boss" tool whic

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread doug peterson
Minh: Where are you located? There's probably a list member that can suggest a shop in your area. Nice Hillborne, I love that orange. Whoever installed the drillium on the chainrings can remove your freewheel. One way or the other dougP On Apr 8, 2:47 pm, Minh wrote: > That's an option,

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread bfd
On Apr 8, 3:49 pm, doug peterson wrote: > Minh: > > Where are you located?  There's probably a list member that can > suggest a shop in your area. > Agree, or check to see if any of these shops are near you as any one of them should be able to help you: http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Bike_Sho

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bill M.
On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike wrote: > On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Their shoes plane. > > Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the > product. I think the name is misprinted, it should be the Radler *Low Trail* Leather and Fabric Hiker. Bill -- You received th

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bill M.
On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike wrote: > On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > > Their shoes plane. > > Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the > product. Shouldn't that be the Radler "Low Trail" Leather and Fabric Hiker? Bill -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Lynne Fitz
near as I can figure, Rivendell Chicas need not apply... On Apr 8, 5:07 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike wrote: > > > On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist wrote: > > > > Their shoes plane. > > > Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the > > product. > > I think the

[RBW] hiawatha posters

2011-04-08 Thread Seth Vidal
I just got the new one back from the framers. http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/5602012856/ I'll get them hung on that wall sometime soon, I swear. :) thanks to Jim Thill at HC for the posters. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread James Warren
Sadly, Shaw's in Santa Clara just closed recently. On Apr 8, 2011, at 4:36 PM, bfd wrote: > > > On Apr 8, 3:49 pm, doug peterson wrote: >> Minh: >> >> Where are you located? There's probably a list member that can >> suggest a shop in your area. >> > Agree, or check to see if any of these

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread bigflax925
As an aside to the discussion, does anyone recall appx 5 years ago when Johnston & Murphy released a leather copy of the old Avocet touring shoe from the mi-80's? It wasn't aimed at cyclists, although I seem to recall that it was called the "Bicycle" or something similar. It was leather and suede

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread RoadieRyan
"72 Cinelli? Molto Bene! got any pictures of it up on the internets? I saw a beautiful vintage Cinelli Super Corsa at the Seattle bike show in February it looked fast and smooth just sitting there. Ryan On Apr 8, 1:41 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > My guess is that any standard 2-prong remover will w