Re: [RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

They sold From: jeffrey kane To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:48 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc. Hey, I shot you an e-mail about the

Re: [RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

And the Nitto cockpit? tgoodmann-at-gmail-dot-com (should be visible anyway) On Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:00:43 AM UTC-5, hobie wrote: > > They sold > >*From:* jeffrey kane > > *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:48 PM > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Sping Sale:

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

I'm running Tektro brakes on my Goodrich with 60 mm berthoud fenders and up to 2.35" rubber. -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Awhile back I saw that Yuba Mundo cargo bikes come with an extra long v-brake. It's silver, looks pretty good, and will solve any tire/fender/brake clearance issue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Just reread your post about this being for a CoMo Java. Why on earth aren't you getting disc brakes?!!! -- 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-

[RBW] Re: The Tri-I lasts forever

take two - they're small On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 3:09:48 PM UTC-6, William wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/infinite.htm > > It lasts forever, and Rivendell has an infinite supply of it. It's the > Infinite Inventory Item. I'm calling it the Tri-I. Only a dollar! > -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino etc.

The cockpit is still for sale. From: Tom Goodmann To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Cc: jimmy johnsen Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Sping Sale: TA Carmina, Grand Bois Hetres, Panaracer Pasela, Schwalbe, Nitto,SKS, Sugino

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Bleriot Frame/Fork/HS/BB/etc.

Update to this: upon further inspection, it appears the chainstays are damaged from the use of a kickstand. That is, they have been flttened in a bit where the kickstand sat agains them. And there is paint damage there as well. I've dropped my price to $520, with shipping included. Please s

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

I travel sometimes with a guy who uses a BOB. He checks the whole thing on Amtrak as a single piece of luggage. Easy. His main complaint is that it bounces on the rough roads I make him ride. On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 4:47:48 PM UTC-6, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I have used it pretty extens

Re: [RBW] Re: Midge, again

Thanks, Kellie. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 6:16 PM, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > I didn't tell you, I really like these bars. Hope the pix helped. > > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 5:08:02 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> I like that Vaya a lot! >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 3:24 PM, Kellie

[RBW] Events of potential interest to adventurous types

Country bike rally and Fall color tour. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2013/03/events-of-potential-interest-to.html -- 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

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

Honestly, if my son can do it, you can probably make it work. On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:51:01 AM UTC-8, clayton wrote: > > I love mine. I only use it for home depo

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

I'd like ONE also? 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: Midge, again

Matt, that is OUTSTANDING! It's crazy to me how there are so many dirt drop and alt bars out there, with new ones coming out seemingly all the time, and yet how none of them seem to be able to get it "just right." I know this is highly subjective and personal but, with the exception of "width" w

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

Put me down for TWO please; thanks. --Tom On Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:03:41 AM UTC-5, Kellie Stapleton wrote: > > I'd like ONE also? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

Re: [RBW] Re: Midge, again

Not at all, not at all -- I'm all for "organic growth" in thread life. I agree with your rant entirely and I too want to hear more from Matt. On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 9:07 AM, iamkeith wrote: > > > (Patrick: Sorry if I've sort of hijacked the original intention of > the thread here, with my rant..

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

Agreed- Amtrak is very easy. I was thinking local trains where the extra length can be a pain. -- 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-b

[RBW] Re: Midge, again

That is a great mod. Without bar-end shifters, Midges are too short for my best comfort. With bar-end shifters in, they're fine. If I ran the zoo, I would have designed them with an extra inch or so on each side, with engraved markings for the owners to chop them shorter. Philip www.biketinker

[RBW] Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

I've been experimenting with gloves and hand comfort, and it seems like unpadded gloves work better for me. For some reason, the padding in most gloves seems to cause problems for my hands that I don't have when I'm not wearing gloves. In fact, when I rode the Death Valley event last weekend I

[RBW] Re: Events of potential interest to adventurous types

Those both look really fun, Jim. On Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:53:58 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Country bike rally and Fall color tour. > > > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2013/03/events-of-potential-interest-to.html > -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

My go to glove in temps under 60F are unpadded Giro Westerlys. Under 45F are unpadded Ibex wool. Under 30F are unpadded thicker wool glove from JC Penneys. http://www.giro.com/us_en/westerly-wool-5505.html http://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Zing/Knitty-Gritty-Glove (short finger also avail) http://

Re: [RBW] Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

I use long-fingered unpadded gloves when I mountain bike. The lack of padding matches well with my Ergon grips. Generally I buy whatever is on sale at Jenson or Cambria, so I've had Fox, Descente, and Giro. Here are some inexpensive ones at Jenson currently: http://www.jensonusa.com/Bicycle-Gloves/

[RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

Eric My Joann Fabrics sells super stretchy knit gloves for $1 a pair. I have them hidden everywhere possible amongst my bikes. I just grabbed the pair out of the front bag on my commuter. Those are Red. The ones that live in the handlebar bag on my brevet bike are navy blue. When I want a

Re: [RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

Well, I looked again and found the Giro Zero, which is apparently an unpadded short-finger glove: http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/gloves/aero-tri/zero.html I may have to try a pair. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Midge, again

My mileage varies. I think the old WTB bars are perfect, and the Midges are quite good. I like the flare - that's the best feature of these bars. The width on the tops is fine for me, but I don't ride on the tops. I don't like Noodles, so I think that might be a watershed for people. Philip w

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Midge, again

I'm gonna try it. Bending bike metal -- whoo hoo! BTW, I wuz mistook when I thought that the discussion began on another list. Ignore me, as usual. Are Nitto 42s heat treated? If not, man, bending those into a flare would make a very nice off road bar! On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Alistair S

[RBW] Re: Events of potential interest to adventurous types

Posted on my calendar: two tours d'wunnerful On Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:00:07 PM UTC-5, William wrote: > > Those both look really fun, Jim. > > On Thursday, March 7, 2013 6:53:58 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > wrote: >> >> Country bike rally and Fall color tour. >> >> >> http://hia

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Midge, again

Are you going to remove flare from a Midge bar, or modify a Noodle for offroad use? I think the original Cunningham offroad drops were custom-bent Cinelli bars. I don't think I'd want an offroad drop that wasn't heat treated, though. You might be able to heat treat your modified bars in the ove

[RBW] FS: 64/66cm Orange Ram

I have the opportunity to pick up one of two really big, big dummies for a great price. So, I'm selling my other pricey bike perfect for the rides I don't have time for anymore. This is exploratory a bit. I'm not sure i could part with it but if I can get the right price I will. After that fam

[RBW] Re: An afternoon well spent

I'm sorry to hear about your terrible accident. Please, please post some more pictures of your beautiful bike (maybe post them on flickr and link to them here?). On Monday, February 18, 2013 5:07:03 PM UTC-7, LBleriot wrote: > > Back in September I was hit by a car head on while riding my > b

[RBW] Re: Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

Riding in the hot and humid land of shellac where it's readily available in all shades for about $1 for 12 ounces ready to apply, it's a no brainer for me. I don't really notice it being sticky (maybe just used to it) except a day or two after (re)application, and indeed a bit when it rains. Usi

Re: [RBW] Front Rack ideas

On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Edwin W wrote: > Reading that review made me look at this Blackburn. Anybody used that with > Riv mid forks? Since I wrote that review/comparison (I didn't actually have all those racks in my hand, just going on numbers), I should chime in. The Blackburn MTF fit

Re: [RBW] The Tri-I lasts forever

Review submitted. I gotta get me some/none of those! On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 3:03:14 PM UTC-8, William wrote: > > O snap! Now there are two reviews. Now I gotta get in on that > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 3:01:43 PM UTC-8, William wrote: >> >> I wrote a review, but decided that was t

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

> Just reread your post about this being for a CoMo Java. Why on earth aren't you getting disc brakes?!!! +1 I have a recently-built Java myself, and the hydraulic disc brakes are one of the best things about it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] WTT: 3 new in the package Maxy Fasty's for 3 Nifty Swifty's

I have 3 new in the package Rivendell Maxy Fasty foldable 650x34 tires I am willing to trade for 3 new (absolutely new, never mounted, no signs of wear) Nifty Swifty 650x33 tires. -- You r

[RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Tom, Wow, that is quite encouraging. Also thinking of 60mm Berthound's with the wider tires, so your experience and the others leads us to think that we won't be too limited with the V brake constraint. I was too thinking of checking in with the folks in Chico about the Motolites. The arm l

[RBW] Does shellaced tape feel crusty?

I no longer even wrap my bars. I only wrap my hands. Mostly in leather and no Shellac. To be honest, my hands aren't really wrapped I wear gloves. Protects my hands and improves grip on the bars and during falls. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Jim, Thanks for the info, others too! Seems like this V brake clearance thing is a non-issue so long as I get the right brake. The brake will be supplemental (stoker controlled) to the discs--just in case on those long descents with gear. I'm new to the disc thing so the extra insurance see

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Midge, again

On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 2:11 AM, Matt H wrote: > A recent Midge Mod. > Long story short, a millwright at work very kindly helped me modify 'em. He > spun off some aluminum plugs (I think 5cm long) to extend the grip section Nice. I did the same thing for my mustache bars a few years back and fou

[RBW] New AHH 56cm 650B Build

Just made the call and my new A Homer Hilsen frame is on its way. I would appreciate some guidance on the build. I am looking to work with my local LBS as well as people in the group. What's the difference between the Sugino XD600 and the XD2? Rivendell suggests using a 110mm bottom bracket with

Re: Re: [RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

I wear regular mittens all winter long, not specific for biking.  They're fine.  If it's really cold, I can slip on lightweight  full finger gloves underneath the mittens.  It all works fine, don't notice the absence of padding.  Joan  On 03/07/13, Jim Mather wrote: Well, I looked again and found t

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

David, Congrats on the 650B AHH! I'll defer to the experts about the BB and cranks. I'll chime in, though, on the 8 speed cassette and old derailers: I'm running an 8 speed cassette with cool old Shimano Deer Head derailer. I was skeptical, but my friend from LBS said to go for it and, much to my

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

Friction on 8 speed works great. Have you considered building with dynamo lighting? On Thursday, March 7, 2013 12:01:42 PM UTC-7, Davidbea wrote: > > Just made the call and my new A Homer Hilsen frame is on its way. I would > appreciate some guidance on the build. I am looking to work with my

Re: [RBW] Re: V-Brakes and wide 700c tires w/fenders

Whew! Optional stoker-controlled auxiliary brake seems like a decent idea. The BB7, especially the most recent version, is as good as it gets for mechanical discs. Hydraulic discs (I like Avid Code or Code R for heavy-duty applications) are awesome, but no elegant drop bar option yet. On Thurs

[RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

Another vote in favor of non-sports-specific hand wear...I use full finger gloves. Any kind that seems warm enough, no special bumps or pads. In summer, I do like the plain summer gloves Riv sells -- just a small amount of padding. I used to like heavily-padded ones, but I must have changed my m

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

some of us have used a 107 BB with the SD2 and it had just enough room. A 110 BBb should work with both. As far as 8 speed cassettes, I've used everythng from 10 speed Campy to 7 Speed Suntour derailleurs and they all shifted fine in friction mode. ~mike -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Midge, again

Sorry if this got mixed up between the RBW and iBob lists -- dunno how. At any rate, I'm a'gonna try it this evening. Preheat oven to 450, bake for 45 minutes turning regularly. Serve hot with finely chopped cilantro. Serves 12. Will report. Patrick Moore, who has been eagerly cooking Indian and

Re: [RBW] Re: Midge, again

Kellie: Very nice bike. How fat a tire will the Vaya take? __ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and

Re: [RBW] interview with Ritchey on steel, gravel, wide tires and "innovation"

Yeah, I enjoyed that film. This might be a difference in semantics, but I understood the bike he built for John Finley Scott (RIP!) to be a Woodsie (with flat bars). And the Woodsies weren't mountain bikes. Had they been mountain bikes, we wouldn't credit the Repack Riders with inventing

Re: [RBW] The Tri-I lasts forever

I don't get it. No descr, no pic: what is it, exactly? Patrick "not slow, just dumb" Moore, puzzled, in ABQ, NM [where it has been BEAOOTIFOOL and in the upper 60s over the last coupla days WITHOUT the usual howling spring winds {just 14 SSW today}, and who has just come back from a delightful rid

[RBW] FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS

Hi All, I'm offering a 56 Atlantis frameset for sale. It's an early one with the nice pointy lugs. The frame is in nice condition with some paint scratches here and there, no dents just normal stuff. Some paint loss at the chainstay from a bit of chain suck but otherwise very, very nice. I've go

[RBW] Re: FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS

Great bike from a great seller and Rivendellian! Ryan -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: FS: 64/66cm Orange Ram

Oops, here are some photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrray/8413561391/in/photostream - Ryan On Thursday, March 7, 2013 12:45:27 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote: > > I have the opportunity to pick up one of two really big, big dummies for a > great price. So, I'm selling my other pricey bike p

Re: [RBW] Work Shop Advice II

The work shop that I mentioned previously is coming along. I decided to enclose a car port unused since Katrina. Probably two weeks away from moving in. I tried to post pictures but was told that the jpg were too large - something about a limit of 2000 pixels. I'm not sufficiently computer

Re: [RBW] Work Shop Advice II

You should be able to upload them to google plus and link to them from there https://plus.google.com/ -sv On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM, GeorgeS wrote: > The work shop that I mentioned previously is coming along. I decided to > enclose a car port unused since Katrina. Probably two weeks a

[RBW] Re: FS: 64/66cm Orange Ram

Settled on $1400 plus shipping but I'm going to hold it for a local guy this weekend. I'll bump the post Monday if he doesn't pick it up. - Ryan On Thursday, March 7, 2013 1:59:33 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote: > > Oops, here are some photos > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrray/8413561391/in

[RBW] Re: FS: 64/66cm Orange Ram

If he needs a bike like that, he'd be a fool to pass it up for that price. I certainly don't need it, but I'm sorely tempted. Nice ride! Cheers, Alex On Thursday, March 7, 2013 3:20:23 PM UTC-8, Ryan Ray wrote: > > Settled on $1400 plus shipping but I'm going to hold it for a local guy > this we

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64/66cm Orange Ram

Oh, very nice. . . and my size. . . must. . . resist. . . Cheers! lyle On 7 March 2013 18:20, Ryan Ray wrote: > Settled on $1400 plus shipping but I'm going to hold it for a local guy > this weekend. I'll bump the post Monday if he doesn't pick it up. > > - Ryan > > > > > > On Thursday, Ma

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

Thanks everyone for all the information. I think after hearing the different takes on a trailer I feel I'm a pannier guy. Just seems simpler. Hugh Sunland, CA On Thursday, March 7, 2013 9:22:06 AM UTC-8, Christopher Murray wrote: > > Agreed- Amtrak is very easy. I was thinking local trains wher

[RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

No padding. I use either Ibex Shak double glove or Filson goatskin glove with wool liner. Generally anything above 40 I do not use a glove. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:51:23 AM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > I've been experimenting with gloves and hand comfort, and it see

[RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

yep long fingered glove, unpadded for mtn. biking. If it's on the cool side I might even wear them on the road. If it's cold (under 40˚) I wear Pearl Izumi lobster gloves. I usually always wear some kind of glove, and none of them are padded. Short fingered, usually on the road. On Thursday, Ma

[RBW] Re: OT Anyone have experience with this trailer?

Take my advice with a grain of salt. Grant just forbid me from giving product advice because I mentioned to him how great the possum wool socks are -- so warm that I've run in them with my leather soled moccasins at -15˚F. After he stopped laughing (at me for being an idiot), he said I should n

Re: [RBW] Re: Experience with Long-Finger Gloves

In the event that I take a spill and have to "abandon" the bike, a glove is preferred over palm skin as a road contact surface. The main reason I wear them even when warm. It IS more comfy on a hot day to eschew the hand covers. On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 7:19 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Generally

[RBW] Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

So, my naive question this week is: why do so many frames bear the scars of chain suck? I make no boasts about my own riding, none at all, in terms of distance, longevity, or rigor. but I can't think of more than a couple of times I've ever thrown a chain. What causes the chain suck? Over-sh

[RBW] Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

Chain suck is primarily caused by a combination of chain/chainring wear, filth, and lack of finesse in one's shifting technique. -- 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 i

Re: [RBW] Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

Not a dumb question at all. I just came across this: http://fagan.co.za/Bikes/Csuck/ Haven't read it, but it's a Sheldon referral, so likely to be good. (I plan to read it myself.) The general reason is that the chain does not disengage from the bottom of the inner chainring; thus the chain gets

[RBW] Ride around Victor CO, then long descent home

We've had some warm days (in the 40's and 50's), though we're due up to a foot of snow on Saturday (we dearly need it), so I took advantage and did a grand ride, with a great 2 mile section of sloppy, slushy, semi-frozen mud puddled fire road equivalent at the turn around point. Wondrous! I lo

[RBW] Re: Ride around Victor CO, then long descent home

Patrick, Thanks for your great picks. These are epic rides. Sincerely, Don Compton On Thursday, March 7, 2013 7:16:27 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > We've had some warm days (in the 40's and 50's), though we're due up to a > foot of snow on Saturday (we dearly need it), so I took advantage a

[RBW] Re: Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

Tom: My experiences with chain suck have occurred when shifting between the middle & inner chainring. When it happens, the chain is mostly on the inner ring BUT some of it has gotten "sucked" between the middle ring & chainstay, resulting in paint removal at the least & much tugging & cursing

[RBW] Re: Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

Until today, the only chain suck I've had was user ineptitude. But I managed to gunk up my chain rings on a gloriously sloppy ride and they too a few miles to self-clean (the primary means my Hunqa has of getting clean). With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 7, 2013 7:32:14 PM UTC-7, Tom Goo

[RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

Hi David, I'm using a Sugino triple, 8-speed cassette, and moved my Silver friction shifters to the bar ends. All this on my 56cm AHH 650b. I couldn't be happier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

Re: [RBW] Re: Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

On Thu, 2013-03-07 at 19:24 -0800, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Until today, the only chain suck I've had was user ineptitude. But I > managed to gunk up my chain rings on a gloriously sloppy ride and they > too a few miles to self-clean (the primary means my Hunqa has of > getting clean). A friend of

Re: [RBW] Re: 40/24 double mod on Bombadil

I just got my Hunqapillar back from the painter last week, and today my LBS installed the headset, BB and crankset. I decided to install the stock Riv 26/40, although may go down to 24 in the future. The thing is, the Phil BB had to be shifted to the right all the way, with the left side flush wit

[RBW] Re: FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS

Looks familiarhere's a teaser to help Frank towards a quick sale: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/599514_603623966271_37588685_n.jpg On Mar 7, 1:49 pm, rcnute wrote: >  Great bike from a great seller and Rivendellian! > > Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: Ride around Victor CO, then long descent home

Patrick, Do you experience vertigo 24/7? -- 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 g

Re: [RBW] Re: FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS

I hate to ask, but are you sure that's a 56 cm? Looks taller than that... On 3/7/2013 8:06 PM, C.J. Filip wrote: Looks familiarhere's a teaser to help Frank towards a quick sale: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/599514_603623966271_37588685_n.jpg On Mar 7, 1:49 pm, rcnute wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: 40/24 double mod on Bombadil

Yes, I do think you want a slightly longer BB when you switch from a triple to a supercompact double. On Thursday, March 7, 2013 7:45:38 PM UTC-8, René wrote: > > I just got my Hunqapillar back from the painter last week, and today my > LBS installed the headset, BB and crankset. I decided to

Re: [RBW] Re: 40/24 double mod on Bombadil

yes... longer BB sounds like the ticket. my 2 cents. --Smitty On Thursday, March 7, 2013 7:45:38 PM UTC-8, René wrote: > > I just got my Hunqapillar back from the painter last week, and today my > LBS installed the headset, BB and crankset. I decided to install the stock > Riv 26/40, although ma

[RBW] Re: Ride around Victor CO, then long descent home

Yes. That's the joy of neurological vertigo. It's a wild amusement park ride you can't get off. Sardonic grin. The proprioceptive system (the body knowing where it is based on input from the feet, among other sources) is amazing. If I were to wear regular shoes, I could not walk, run, or bike.

[RBW] Re: Ride around Victor CO, then long descent home

> > So the world around you appears to move constantly (like when dizzy)? > -- 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...@goo

[RBW] Re: FS: Specialized Allez

Red Allez is riding off into the sunset with a new owner! Thanks! On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > 57cm center to center American Flyer special. $300+ shipping. > Please reply off list if you would like more info. > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8534679375/i

[RBW] Re: Ride around Victor CO, then long descent home

The opposite, actually. I always feel two axes of motion. Imagine being in one of those "Da Vinci Man" gyroscope test piolet spinning things at a state fair. No imagine that is your seat in a roller coaster that moves randomly in any direction, any arc, any speed, etc. That's my ride. WIth aban

Re: [RBW] Re: New AHH 56cm 650B Build

Friction 6, 7 or 8 speed you can run pretty much whatever you have. Real nice like that! On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 7:26 PM, Pondero wrote: > Hi David, I'm using a Sugino triple, 8-speed cassette, and moved my Silver > friction shifters to the bar ends. All this on my 56cm AHH 650b. I > couldn't

Re: [RBW] Re: FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS

That looks about right. The 56 cm Atlantis is the largest size to sport 26" wheels so the frame will look bigger than usual due to the relatively small wheels. On Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:20:15 PM UTC-8, Dave Faller wrote: > > I hate to ask, but are you sure that's a 56 cm? Looks taller than

Re: [RBW] Re: FS_56 Atlantis, F/F/HS

I forgot about that! That explains my optical delusion... On 3/7/2013 8:59 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: That looks about right. The 56 cm Atlantis is the largest size to sport 26" wheels so the frame will look bigger than usual due to the relatively small wheels. On Thursday, March 7, 201

[RBW] Re: Does anyone have any experience with the Public bikes basket on a Nitto M-12 front rack?

I have rigged up a Public Basket to a Nitto front rack on my Boulder All-Road. Public's spring-loaded bottom clamp mechanism does not give a particularly secure mount in the first place, so I have always augmented it on other racks with a pair of nylon straps. In the case of the Nitto front rac

[RBW] FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB price drop

Hey Group, Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB. Its Toyo built, if that means anything. Repainted Butterscotch. Its 'creamier' in life than in the photos. definitely used, never abused. It has some paint chips here an there that i covered with nail polish. Some chainsuck chips a

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB price drop

Anyone looking to sell a 59cm!? - Desperately Seeking A Homer Hilsen (DSAHH) On Mar 8, 12:38 am, Michael Williams wrote: > Hey Group,   Up for sale is a used 61cm AHH F/F/HS/BB.   Its Toyo built, if > that means anything.  Repainted Butterscotch.  Its 'creamier' in life than > in the photos.   d

[RBW] Cut Brooks

I had a couple Brooks B17s sitting dormant, and have wanted an Imperial for a while, so have tools, tolerance for risk = homemade Imperial in green and copper! Riv content - it's going back on a copper Hilsen soon after I get some miles on a Selle Anatomica Titanico X... http://stonehog.wordpress.