Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

2013-03-03 Thread Eric Daume
OK, I have to say I'm tempted by the Hunq (extra diaga tube and all). But I'm a little confused by Riv's sizing recommendations. I'm 6'3" with a 91cm PBH/81 cm saddle height. I asked the seller, and he's almost my same size (6'3", 92cm PBH). Riv says: *58cm Hunqa: 87.5-93cm PBH (Saddle height 76-

Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

2013-03-03 Thread Eric Daume
OK, I have to say, I just remeasured my PBH using the "pull it up until you see stars method" (and a framing square), and came out to 93cm. Eric On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:41 AM, Eric Daume wrote: > OK, I have to say I'm tempted by the Hunq (extra diaga tube and all). But > I'm a little confused

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino crank question

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Hechmer
Back from the bike shop, where I purchased a set of 0.6mm shims ( 75 cents a piece!). My past experience has been that this prevents the chain from being sucked down between the middle and inner rings. My favorite mechanic suggested a trick that should help with the gymnastics of holding all t

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Eric Platt
While I haven't used hydraulics, will agree with Jim they seem the most maintenance free and probably the bestest choice for winter riding in places like Minnesota. Tried cable pull discs one winter and it was not a good thing. Snow/slush gummed up the caliper right quick. (Might have been bad lu

Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

2013-03-03 Thread Tom Harrop
I guess it depends on what you want to do with it. Maybe the lack of standover isn't an issue, e.g. if you want it for touring. I have a 68 cm Bombadil with barely any clearance and it doesn't matter in the slightest for touring, commuting etc., but I've been ogling that 62 cm Hunq as a dedicat

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread ascpgh
I agree a Quickbeam is a fabulous commuter, in the right circumstance. I have to have some gears in my terrain, the varying weather, the seasonal ebb and flow of my riding stamina and the physical exhaustion of the day (or night) makes them a must. Not all of them get used by a long shot, but th

Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

2013-03-03 Thread Tom Harrop
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Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

2013-03-03 Thread Eric Daume
Not me. I'm not too disappointed, honestly. If it were a 58 in that color and condition, I probably would have hesitated less On Mar 3, 2013 9:08 AM, "Tom Harrop" wrote: > Looks like it's sold, did you get it? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

2013-03-03 Thread Doug M
I'm 6-3 with a PBH of 92 and my 62 Hunq fits perfectly for my tastes. With standard Schwalbe Marathons the measured stand over is 90 cm. I have at least an inch of stand over clearance wearing shoes. Some riders want more clearance, and others who might want to use their Hunq as a rough stuff

[RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Matthew J
700c 32 to about 38' Lower trail with poteur style rack, Paul center pull or mini-v brakes, single speed or 1x at most 6' Jitensha or similar bars, dyno hub with headlight. Unless I am in LA, fenders. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
Fenders in LA, too. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3528587158/ On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM, Matthew J wrote: > 700c 32 to about 38' Lower trail with poteur style rack, Paul center pull > or mini-v brakes, single speed or 1x at most 6' Jitensha or similar bars, > dyno hub with h

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
This has become a very interesting thread. I'm surprised at how many choose single speeds, fixies, or at least prefer simple drivetrains. Me, I chose fixed simply because I love riding fixed -- I had the '03 Curt custom converted locally to a fixed drivetrain when I converted it from 1X10 gofast to

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Cyclotourist ("Jim"?): nice photo set (demand story behind the shoe pile). Where in CA are those dirt trails? On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:45 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Fenders in LA, too. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/3528587158/ > > > > > On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM, Matthew J w

[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Big Paulie
I thought Grant's critiscm of the NAHB was a little harsh...then I saw the "winning" bike! http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/gallery/gallery-rob-englishs-tt-mk2_276499 May be the most unridable looking bike I've ever seen... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I agree that a Quickbeam is a great commuter. I have both a QB and a Hunqa and the QB is my commuter of choice unless I'm actually hauling stuff around in which case the Hunqa can't be topped. I'm glad not to have to worry about shifting in traffic when I really should be paying attention to someth

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO spd-to-clip-and-strap pedal converters

2013-03-03 Thread jim
I'm pretty sure the shop I work Saturdays at has some of these. I can check if you like. (Budget Bicycles in Madison, WI) On Saturday, March 2, 2013 5:33:44 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I remember this now; thanks for the reminder. Would still like to find > some of the old triathlete con

[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread RJM
Wow, I just don't get it. I really don't. I guess to win stuff like this you have to produce something that looks different enough, flashy enough, and tourturous enough to win whatever "event" you are trying to win at. On Sunday, March 3, 2013 10:22:36 AM UTC-6, Big Paulie wrote: > I thoug

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
Tourist=David, Fiend=Jim Trails are in Inland CA, mostly Redlands/Yucaipa/Loma Linda. I get out now and then though. Shoe pile photo, that's funny! Cleaning out closets from three growing kids!!! On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:53 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Cyclotourist ("Jim"?): nice photo set (dem

[RBW] Re: ISO spd-to-clip-and-strap pedal converters

2013-03-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
I've used these on my old college road bike. They work okay. A tad hard to flip into. There isn't much of a tap for the foot to flip into the cage. The screws have a tendency of unscrewing if you don't lock tight them. I found myself using these more then my clip-in. So I ditched the whole syst

[RBW] Re: East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride 3/3 9:30ish

2013-03-03 Thread William
I'm pulling into Fremont BART now -- 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 to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
It's not clear (to me, anyway), what criteria are used by the judges at NAHBS. That best-of-show time-trial bike isn't my cup of tea, but it seems likely that its builder demonstrated considerable skill in building it. There are a lot of skilled artisans exhibiting at NAHBS, and I imagine pickin

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Dave
Good points, Jim. I think it's just our nature to try to put things in little boxes. If we want to define a "city bike", all we can really do is list features that might best serve a particular individual in a particular city. Would you call a messenger's ratty old fixie NOT a city bike? He

Re: [RBW] Hunq and Hilsen on Ebay

2013-03-03 Thread James Warren
81 cm saddle height for me, 62 cm frame. I use the biggest tires it can take, 55's. I love the ride. It does border on the biggest bike I should sensibly ride. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 3, 2013, at 3:41 AM, Eric Daume wrote: > OK, I have to say I'm tempted by the Hunq (extra diaga tube and

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Joe Bernard
There's no way these old bones would hunch over that TT bike, but you gotta give the man credit for building such a wild steel bike, and winning races on it. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, March 3, 2013 9:41:38 AM UTC-8, Dave Faller wrote: > Good points, Jim. > > I think it's just our n

[RBW] Re: FS:original wooly warm vest with single back pocket

2013-03-03 Thread dean899
its sold thank you On Mar 2, 9:43 am, dean899 wrote: > the original wooly warm vest with the single back pocket in excellent > condition. no rips, no tear, all buttons are intact. 65 shipped.  size > XL but fits more like a large.  Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Edwin W
The ideal for me is what I am building my new (to me) Hillborne into: Flat pedals so I can wear whatever shoes I am wearing. Fenders - longboard Dyno: never going back. Lights always on front and back Racks fore (Gamoh porteur (thanks for all the suggestions) with Wald 139 basket) and aft (Public

Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas

2013-03-03 Thread BenG
I don't think it's a 2-strut. Take a close look at the drop-bar Atlantis photo under Our Bikes at rivbike.com - that front rack is a pannier rack, with a triangulated deck; wide, closed frame on the sides; and a loop at the bottom. And it's different from the rear one. -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: Sugino crank question

2013-03-03 Thread Bill Lucas
Michael, I had the chain suck with a number of RD2 cranksets. I found that the index mark on the middle chainring needs to be at 1:00 when the arm is at 12:00. If the index is at 11:00, then shifting pins occasionally grab the chain. Regards, Bill Lucas On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:14:30 A

Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas

2013-03-03 Thread BenG
René, you are right - that is the current BRR on the front of the photo-lantis. So the BRR will be my BFR. Nice. Thanks! -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

2013-03-03 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Would like to have a pin too. Just keep following the thread? On Friday, May 15, 2009 4:08:31 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: > > Are you a member? > > So here is the story...turning the "way-back" machine to about 1996, > some friends and I were sitting over coffee after a ride and started > to recoun

[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

2013-03-03 Thread Savvas
Andy, Nice blog article and nice thread. If this family cycling business is a possibke direction for Riv then I don't think the thread is OT. Here's a link to a flikr set I have been accumulating of 'family cycling' far away and long ago (for some anyway): http://www.flickr.com/photos/48163544

[RBW] Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

2013-03-03 Thread Zoraster
I'm in for 2 or 3. I still have one from the first generation! -- 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: 2 Top Tube Observations

2013-03-03 Thread samh
>To make a long story short we came home with Betty and Sam Hillborne frames that day.< No! That's too good of a story. What an exciting day. On Saturday, February 2, 2013 8:06:36 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote: > > Last January my wife and I happened to be in Berkeley and stopped by > Rivende

[RBW] WTT - Dura-Ace 9-speed DT shifters for bar end

2013-03-03 Thread Scott Loveless
Hi, folks. I have a set of Dura-Ace 9-speed down tube shifters in good condition that I'd like to trade for 9-speed bar end shifters. Off list, please. Thanks. -- Scott Loveless Camp Hill, PA USA http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ __o _'\<,_ (*)/ (*) -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: yellow chris king headset

2013-03-03 Thread dean899
its sold thank you On Mar 2, 8:26 am, dean899 wrote: > the headset is 1-1/8 > > > > > > > > On Friday, March 1, 2013 8:20:16 PM UTC-6, dean899 wrote: > > > hello I have a yellow king headset that has been on the bike for 3yrs > > but I have changed the color of the bike so I need to sell $75 > >

[RBW] Re: wtb (if right size) silver salsa crossing guard

2013-03-03 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I've seen them around - cyclocross.com has them, and I reckon there are some other options. An evening dremeling down an old, wornout chainring will yield a similar result! ;^) http://www.cyclocross.com/product/salsa-crossing-guard? and there's this: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/chrg.htm

Re: [RBW] Re: wtb (if right size) silver salsa crossing guard

2013-03-03 Thread Seth Vidal
I thought about doing the dremel on an old chainring - I just need to find one of the right size. -sv On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I've seen them around - cyclocross.com has them, and I reckon there are > some other options. An evening dremeling down an old, wornout

Re: [RBW] Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Robert Harrison
Welcome! You'll find a wealth of information and plenty of support around here, I know I have. That's a sweet looking bike and I love the M-bars. I had them on my Quickbeam for years till I switched looks. They'll be going on another bike soon. Aloha, Bob -- Robert Harrison Honolulu, HI st

[RBW] FS: Paul Touring Cantis - Silver

2013-03-03 Thread Marty
Touring model. Enough for one bike. Front and rear. Silver. Little use. Comes with Cool Stop pads. $125 shipped. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

2013-03-03 Thread Dan McNamara
I am in for 2. Dan On Mar 3, 2013, at 8:36 AM, Zoraster wrote: > I'm in for 2 or 3. I still have one from the first generation! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
Welcome, Kellie! Sweet ride! I've had my Hunqapillar for a year now and absolutely love it. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, March 2, 2013 5:39:17 PM UTC-7, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW > HQ the beginning of Feb. Love t

Re: [RBW] Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Lyle Bogart
Welcome! I agree with Bob--that's a fine looking Hillborne! Cheers! lyle On 3 March 2013 15:14, Robert Harrison wrote: > Welcome! You'll find a wealth of information and plenty of support around > here, I know I have. > > That's a sweet looking bike and I love the M-bars. I had them on my > Qu

[RBW] Re: FS in Berkeley, CA: 56cm Sam Hillborne, Orange, Single TT, Canti, Waterford-Built

2013-03-03 Thread Daniel M
The bike is still available, but the Craigslist posting has expired. Here is a link to the refreshed post: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/3656403116.html I hope I'm not violating any guideline or community etiquette by linking to my own craigslist post; I've never set up a Flickr or Picas

Re: [RBW] Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Dan McNamara
Great looking ride! Welcome! Dan On Mar 2, 2013, at 4:39 PM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW HQ > the beginning of Feb. Love the atmosphere here, and my new bike. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Touring Cantis - Silver

2013-03-03 Thread Marty
Sold, pending payment. -- 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 to this group, send email to rb

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Rusty Click
Hi Kellie, and welcome. That's a great looking bike. I received mine a little over a year ago (green), and love it. I also like all the help and info here on the site. Rusty On Saturday, March 2, 2013 7:39:17 PM UTC-5, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > Just joined this group recently after picki

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
I love seeing a bike set up purposeful for the rider. Your Hillborne looks just that! On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Rusty Click wrote: > Hi Kellie, and welcome. That's a great looking bike. > > I received mine a little over a year ago (green), and love it. I also > like all the help and inf

[RBW] Re: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen lapel pin UPDATE

2013-03-03 Thread Rusty Click
I'm good for 3 pins, and 3 patches, if they come through! Thanks for the work on this, now, where's my coffee? On Friday, March 1, 2013 2:01:14 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: > > OK I wanted to give an update on this project. > > A new batch of pins has been ordered and I was given a 4 week delivery

[RBW] Re: OT - Family Biking

2013-03-03 Thread bwphoto
Thanks for posting this Smitty...I have enjoyed reading several family riding blogs each one taking me back to the early days of family riding as I am sure is the case with some of the other "old folks" here. We really didn't have much in the way of resources or products to carry our kids...ju

Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas

2013-03-03 Thread Minh
i don't think that's right, if you look at that atlantis pic here, http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-atlantis.htm (first one), notice the front rack has a bar in the middle, and also notice the rod that goes from the midfork brazon to the rack, the rack has a corresponding tab to bolt the rod.

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread hsmitham
Welcome to the group. That's a great looking Hillborne and great setup. Enjoy in good health. Hugh Sunland, CA On Saturday, March 2, 2013 4:39:17 PM UTC-8, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > Just joined this group recently after picking up my new Hillborne from RBW > HQ the beginning of Feb. Love the

Re: [RBW] Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Matthew J
Ok, I'm convinced. Fenders in LA too. -- 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 to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: wtb (if right size) silver salsa crossing guard

2013-03-03 Thread Brian Campbell
BBG makes some nice ones as well. http://bbgbashguard.com/Cyclocross.html On Sunday, March 3, 2013 3:01:38 PM UTC-5, Seth Vidal wrote: > > I thought about doing the dremel on an old chainring - I just need to find > one of the right size. > > -sv > > > > On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Cyclofien

[RBW] Re: Sugino crank question

2013-03-03 Thread dougP
On mine, the chain gets caught between the middle ring & chainstay. When this happens, the chain is on the inner ring at the top but the section that's disengaging from middle to inner gets stuck between the stay & the middle. Visually, there appears to be more space between the inner & middl

[RBW] WTB- Sugino XD2 Crank Triple (driveside)

2013-03-03 Thread Adam
Hey all, I've finally concluded that the incessant clicking on my pedal stoke has to do with my damaged drivetrain crank arm. I've tried pedal washers and tons of grease and still the clicking continues. For those that are wondering I've done a full process of elimination with bottom bracket an

[RBW] Roadeo geometry specs

2013-03-03 Thread Addison Wilhite
Hi all, Can folks point me to the geometry charts for the Roadeo? I've looked at the riv site and probably am staring right at them but not seeing them. Thanks! -- Addison http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

Re: [RBW] Roadeo geometry specs

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
Got an itch that needs scratchin? :-) google docs spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjehUKAztnO8dEFRVEYxUWpxeXNPMHZMeDZINmNUMWc#gid=0 On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:17 PM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > Hi all, > > Can folks point me to the geometry charts for the Roadeo? I've look

[RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a bunch of different terrain. Sometimes with the appropriate tires and gearing, most of the time not. On these adventures I was lucky enough to share it with a variety of different great people. It's always good to see those different

Re: [RBW] Roadeo geometry specs

2013-03-03 Thread Addison Wilhite
I wish! :) It's a gorgeous bike to be sure. My wife had a pro fit and it came back putting her in the 51cm ballpark for the roadeo. I wasn't sure what the TT was on that size. Looks like it could be a bit long (not surprising on a riv). Thanks for the info! Addison On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:

Re: [RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Williams
Manny! looks like another great ride! wish I couldve been there. The contrast of the greens/browns/blues are amzing. Put a big smile on my face looking at the pics. -Mike On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a

Re: [RBW] Roadeo geometry specs

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
How did the fit work out? I've considered one, but presumed they wouldn't grok the Riv thing and try to fit my bars 8cm below seat on a 54cm Madonne. On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > I wish! :) It's a gorgeous bike to be sure. > > My wife had a pro fit and it came back

[RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread William
Did the good-luck pat on the head of a statue of a DOG have anything with me going D.O.G.? (Down On Ground) Anyway, my ribs are a little sore, but it was a gorgeous ride -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Roadeo geometry specs

2013-03-03 Thread Addison Wilhite
I have had one as well. It is essentially the Serotta fit (my lbs is a dealer) but it's generally a good process/series of questions/conversation that brings in your own riding goals and style, flexibility, etc. I found it to be a good baseline for seat tube and top tube but given that I still ha

Re: [RBW] Roadeo geometry specs

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
My problem has always been my knee, so maybe it couldn't hurt. I have a couple good referrals, but none local so it gets put off. Thanks for the info and congrats on the forthcoming new ride! On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 7:06 PM, Addison Wilhite wrote: > I have had one as well. It is essentially the

[RBW] Is there a spare 42T 110 BCD chainring in Berkeley/North Oakland?

2013-03-03 Thread BSWP
I'm downgrading the gearing on my LongLow, from a 50-46-28 to a 46-XX-24, and looking for XX = 42. These are on a Ritchey Logic crankset, 5-hole 110 BCD. I just searched my spares, and no 42 or 43. Some very old BioPace rings, though... yikes. Ideally someone nearby has one sitting there, and

Re: [RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
Looks like a blast was had! How long were you out for? That area reminds me a LOT of Chino Hills St. Park here in So Cal: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623039822208/with/4201960142/&; http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157629911169108/with/7276328736/ On Sun,

[RBW] WTB- Sugino XD2 Crank Triple (driveside)

2013-03-03 Thread William
The length is measured center to center. Center of bb spindle to center of pedal axle, and it also should be stamped on the inside edge of the arm itself, both of them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Michael
> > Congrats! Glad you are enjoying the bike. What size frame? > -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Philip Williamson
"Oh no you didn't!" ;^) That's a time trial bike. Its an F1 racing machine. The builder is one of the top engineers building bikes. He paints them. He races them to championships. He includes beautiful details, and machines the parts he designs. I think he made the brakes on that bike. I would

Re: [RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
A solid 4 hours of good riding. On Sunday, March 3, 2013 7:28:44 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Looks like a blast was had! How long were you out for? > > That area reminds me a LOT of Chino Hills St. Park here in So Cal: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157623039822

Re: [RBW] Roadeo geometry specs

2013-03-03 Thread Don Compton
Your wife's fit. Remember that Rivs have slack seat tube angles. Actually, they are short from the centerline of the spindel to the headtube. On Sunday, March 3, 2013 6:47:19 PM UTC-8, Addison wrote: > > I wish! :) It's a gorgeous bike to be sure. > > My wife had a pro fit and it came back putt

Re: [RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread cyclotourist
Solid amount of work put in! On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > A solid 4 hours of good riding. > > > On Sunday, March 3, 2013 7:28:44 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Looks like a blast was had! How long were you out for? >> >> That area reminds me a LOT of Chino Hi

[RBW] Re: Introduction

2013-03-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looks like same size buddy Hillbornes! On Sunday, March 3, 2013 8:08:40 PM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > Congrats! Glad you are enjoying the bike. What size frame? >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [RBW] Re: wtb (if right size) silver salsa crossing guard

2013-03-03 Thread Seth Vidal
I'd seen the sugino one, of course - but I was never clear if I liked it or not. I took your advice and dremeled down an older big ring. That took some effort and it looks 'pretty good' but not great. I may try again. a friend of mine has a bunch of old 110bcd large rings that are all shark-tooth

Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas

2013-03-03 Thread William
That Atlantis is sporting the old Nitto Highrider front rack. -- 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: East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride 3/3 9:30ish

2013-03-03 Thread Mike Schiller
incredible scenery and fine looking trails. I'm totally jealous. ~mike > -- 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] Re: WTB- Sugino XD2 Crank Triple (driveside)

2013-03-03 Thread Adam
Right. Found the length-170mm. Let me know if you have anything that might fit the bill. Thank you! Adam On Sunday, March 3, 2013 6:09:27 PM UTC-8, Adam wrote: > > Hey all, > > I've finally concluded that the incessant clicking on my pedal stoke has > to do with my damaged drivetrain crank arm.

[RBW] Re: East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread Adam
So glad we ran into you Manny. Hope to catch you for the ride next time. On Sunday, March 3, 2013 6:40:32 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a bunch of > different terrain. Sometimes with the appropriate tires and gearing, most > of the

Re: [RBW] East Bay Mixed Terrain Ride Recap

2013-03-03 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Yup, it happened. More proof: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEcTKp4 - David G in SF On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Over the course of riding my bike, I have gotten to ride on a bunch of > different terrain. Sometimes with the appropriate tires and gearing, most > of the time not.