[RBW] Re: Southern California trails

2011-11-28 Thread Aaron Thomas
The Santa Monica mountains are wonderful. If you'll be in the area, I can point you to some nice trails. Aaron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-ow

[RBW] Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread Daniel
In Grant's Thanksgiving day post, he included a photo and short description of a new brake lever with a downtube shifter boss. This really intrigued me and I did a very little googling about it and came back with a few points of interest: 1) Manfacturer site (they're MUSA--in Portland, of course):

[RBW] Re: FS Sam Hillborne 60cm STT

2011-11-28 Thread Greg Walton
Bike is sold. Greg On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM, Greg Walton wrote: > I'm selling my 60cm Sam. Single top tube model, now unobtainium in this > size. The frame is in almost new condition, one tiny nic in the paint (see > photo). Very low miles. It's a fairly classic build, with 48cm Nitt

Re: [RBW] 11-27-11 - a set on Flickr

2011-11-28 Thread dpco
Eric, I live in Lodi and the fog is back. And, I really do not like riding in it. Don C. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5TS4z5xhpRk

[RBW] Re: Rivenbaum

2011-11-28 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
yes, definitley 'over the top'. :-) If I had some sort of air-brush to paint the lug other than with a rattle can I might do it. In person it blends well with the tree and doesn't really get seen unless you're looking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] i want to see a bmx rider on the rosco bubbe

2011-11-28 Thread erik jensen
that is all. erik -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+

Re: [RBW] Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread Tim McNamara
On Nov 27, 2011, at 11:24 PM, Daniel wrote: > In Grant's Thanksgiving day post, he included a photo and short > description of a new brake lever with a downtube shifter boss. This > really intrigued me and I did a very little googling about it and came > back with a few points of interest: > > 1

Re: [RBW] Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I agree, annoying website. The video shows the product: http://vimeo.com/32392053 My initial reaction is that $240 is expensive if the downtube shifters are not included. I can see the appeal of a system that is between bar-ends and brifters in the performance/durability continuum for super-muddy c

Re: [RBW] Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread Mojo
I also agree. A website like that will just turn potential customers away...like me for instance. The price is out there too. I dare say I don't see a bright future for this company. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Moss Tent,Baggins,Schwalbe,TA,Kucharik, Shimano 600 headset and other.

2011-11-28 Thread hobie
Hello all. Here is a list of items I have for sale. All prices include shipping domestic only. Shimano Deore LX Mega 9 Rapid Rise rear derailer. Used very good cond.$35 SKS P-65 siver fenders used good condition. $35 Rivendell Baggins Bag Banana Bag used very little very clean. Does not have

Re: [RBW] i want to see a bmx rider on the rosco bubbe

2011-11-28 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
It's official! Danny MacAskill will be sponsored by Rivendell and Red Bull for 2012. http://www.dannymacaskill.co.uk/videos/ I look forward to watching videos of him performing tricks in a rainy Scottish locale on a Rosco Bubbe, resplendent in a Grundens hat and MUSA halfmitts and splats. David G,

[RBW] Re: i want to see a bmx rider on the rosco bubbe

2011-11-28 Thread Jim M.
I want to see a Rosco Bubbe with 29" wheels. Especially if they could keep the price similar. On Nov 28, 1:15 am, erik jensen wrote: > that is all. > > erik > -- > oakland, ca > bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread franklyn
Unless the ergonomics is superior to shifters mounted on Kelly Take- off's (and I have no way of knowing since I haven't used either), then Kelly Take-offs are definitely better value. Franklyn On Nov 28, 7:53 am, Michael_S wrote: > Pretty cool idea. You can click on the cross racer pic on their

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
And I've not used brifters, but I have used Kellys and they are quite nice if you do a lot of shifting. I set mine up on a half stepped Riv using old Campy Record down tube shifters and the Kellys allowed me to shift from the ramps, the hoods and the hooks and, best, to doubleshift both levers simu

[RBW] Job Opportunity - Font Designer

2011-11-28 Thread Luke McGlynn
I do own a blue 2007 Rambouillet, but that's as close as this post will get to being "on topic" for Rivendell owners. I know however that this eclectic group has more than its fair share of artisans and craftspersons, and some are very interested in lettering and fonts. At Hallmark Cards in Kans

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread William
I read the forum thread, and the $240 was brought up by the guy who apparently is the retroshift guy. He said $240 is the expected cost of a 10speed setup. It was in the sentence where he was comparing the cost to Ultegra brifters ($340) and Dura Ace brifters (>$400). I take that to mean tha

[RBW] WTB: older Acorn bag. new medium to trade?

2011-11-28 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
i prefer the older tan Acorn bags with outside buckle (small/medim size). i have a new/unused tan medium bag for trade, its not available on their website anymore mike goldman warwick,r.i. Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! h

Re: [RBW] Black Friday Riding!

2011-11-28 Thread Chris A
Nice photos, thanks for sharing Manny! -- Chris A. Davie, Florida -- 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Black Friday Riding!

2011-11-28 Thread William
Your 'stache is EPIC. Nicely done, as always. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FdeDRedyL1IJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread robert zeidler
After a recent eye exam, I ordered a pair of Oakleys with script lenses, and thought I'd finally be able to read a cue sheet for example. However they called and said my script was over 2.00 which is the limit for the Oakleys, even the inserts that go behind the M-Frames. So, almighty and varied g

Re: [RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2011-11-28 at 14:44 -0600, robert zeidler wrote: > After a recent eye exam, I ordered a pair of Oakleys with script > lenses, and thought I'd finally be able to read a cue sheet for > example. However they called and said my script was over 2.00 which is > the limit for the Oakleys, even th

Re: [RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread robert zeidler
I have a pair in a mirror finish, so I could also get some chicks too. On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2011-11-28 at 14:44 -0600, robert zeidler wrote: >> After a recent eye exam, I ordered a pair of Oakleys with script >> lenses, and thought I'd finally be able

Re: [RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2011-11-28 at 14:55 -0600, robert zeidler wrote: > I have a pair in a mirror finish, so I could also get some chicks too. Like this, you mean? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djj7jW6ny2M -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] For Sale - JS Built custom Rivendell 56x56

2011-11-28 Thread John Price
Thought I'd repost this (still available) - Just in time for Cyber Monday... Due to other hobbies needing funding, a trip to Italy planned for next year, and the fact that I ride my home made almost exclusively I've decided to sell my custom JS built Rivendell. She needs someone who'll ride her m

Re: [RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread Kelly Sleeper
I ordered transition lenses last time. Although they are regular glasses they have worked well. I then ordered ski goggles for temps below 20 degrees when I needed to keep my eyes warmer. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread DustyMerkin
These seem gimmicky. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SAlVHiF8Y-gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
They seem (at first sight) very possibly a very good idea; my question would rather be: if they are so good, why didn't someone think of these before? Or, if someone did, why didn't they catch on? On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM, DustyMerkin wrote: > These seem gimmicky. > > -- > You received th

Re: [RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread David Strother
Try a different brand... Adidas makes very good sunwear with inserts and there are others... plus much cheaper. I like the wrap around frames much better than regular glasses for biking... keeps the bugs out of my eyes better. You can't get wrap around Rx sunwear (tinted or clear) with

Re: [RBW] Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread robert zeidler
Exactly!!! On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2011-11-28 at 14:55 -0600, robert zeidler wrote: >> I have a pair in a mirror finish, so I could also get some chicks too. > > Like this, you mean?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djj7jW6ny2M > > > > -- > You received t

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread robert zeidler
Brifters work fine in 99% of everything. On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 4:16 PM, DustyMerkin wrote: > These seem gimmicky. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.co

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread rperks
Mike, Thanks for pointing that info source out. These have some attraction for me, but The shift cables will be kind of in the way with a bar bag. Also, I am wondering if there is a greater challange setting up the brake cables with all that gear in front of the spot one usually threads the

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread William
Yeah, those appear to be as bad or worse than Shimano brifters for cable routing around a handlebar bag or basket. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/r

[RBW] Re: Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread Liesl
I have a pair of Rudy Projects, and they take an insert. My lenses are trifocals, and I'm pretty sure the reading correction is in the 2.00 range. I love them. I have three different outer lenses in orange, transitional, and green polarized so I can ride in any light. Use them in all four season

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread William
...but for those that don't run stuff like that up front, they look fun to try. I run Tektro R200A brakelevers on a couple bikes, so I could try them out without even wrapping the bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Eyewear for cyclists

2011-11-28 Thread William
Tricolor Trifocals!? Try 'em! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/p3aQ2KhHwI0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@g

[RBW] Tall riders sub-group

2011-11-28 Thread robert zeidler
OK everybody, here's you NBA dream bike. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zinn-Titanium-Project-Big-75-cm-Frame-and-Fork-/140583983280?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item20bb7558b0#ht_742wt_739 RGZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to th

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread James Warren
Not for the front shifting if you want to do a triple and design your own gear ratios. Limitations arise from the indexed positions of the front and limited ability to trim. -Jim W. (Not in the 1%) On Nov 28, 2011, at 4:09 PM, robert zeidler wrote: > Brifters work fine in 99% of everything

[RBW] Re: Tall riders sub-group

2011-11-28 Thread Amit Singh
I was *this close* to going to Zinn bicycle before stumbling across Rivendell. I consider myself super-fortunate to have slipped onto this side of the slope. On Nov 28, 8:16 pm, robert zeidler wrote: > OK everybody, here's you NBA dream bike. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zinn-Titanium-Project-Big

[RBW] Re: Job Opportunity - Font Designer

2011-11-28 Thread rcnute
I once met the head of fonts at Microsoft. I had no idea there were so many. Interesting stuff. Ryan On Nov 28, 9:16 am, Luke McGlynn wrote: >  I do own a blue 2007 Rambouillet, but that's as close as this post will > get to being "on topic" for Rivendell owners. > > I know however that this e

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread Jason Hartman
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > They seem (at first sight) very possibly a very good idea; my question > would rather be: if they are so good, why didn't someone think of these > before? Or, if someone did, why didn't they catch on? > > They have been thought of before. Se

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread Patrick in VT
On Nov 28, 10:40 am, David Yu Greenblatt wrote: > I can see the appeal of a system that is between bar-ends and brifters in > the performance/durability continuum for super-muddy cyclocross racing . . . i can't see the advantage over normal brifters for racing cyclocross. STI, SRAM, Campy all

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2011-11-28 at 17:58 -0800, James Warren wrote: > Not for the front shifting if you want to do a triple and design your own > gear ratios. Limitations arise from the indexed positions of the front and > limited ability to trim. Not to mention the fact that different derailleurs have diffe

Re: [RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread Joe Bernard
My 0.02 is...I don't get it for anything but cx racing. Bar-ends are a simple and easy to use system for regular riding. Why would I need an expensive application jammed into my brake levers so I can shift sideways, which doesn't have the leverage of pull-up/push-down? -- You received this mes

[RBW] Re: i want to see a bmx rider on the rosco bubbe

2011-11-28 Thread Joe Bernard
I want to see Rosco Bubbe as an "entry-level" Rivendell..a 20-inch-wheel urban bike. Aside from the potential riders who would buy their first Riv this way, there's no doubt that current owners would pop for a lower cost "fits in small spaces" second Riv. Build it! -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Non-Brifter Brifter (from Blug Post)

2011-11-28 Thread David
You can do friction brifters with these, had been wondering if anyone was ever going to bother coming up with that. Are these brake lever of their own design or some sort of modification that bolts on to existing levers? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

[RBW] Riv Intro

2011-11-28 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
Had family in town this past weekend. My sister rides bikes and had expressed interest go on ride during her visit. Like many folks, she rides road racing type bikes but she doesn't race. The only bike we have that's close to her size is my wife's Betty Foy w/ alba bars, brooks B68 and 42mm Het