[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small Grey - $75

2013-04-09 Thread Evan Spacht
Beardpapa, I'm interested . I recently purchased a Nitto Toprack, but I'm sort of thinking that a Saddlebag would be more useful. Would you be interested in making a trade? On Monday, April 8, 2013 7:42:28 PM UTC-7, Beardpapa wrote: > > Haven't used it and need to sell. Msg me if you're interes

[RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread Bruce Herbitter
No, not the Glen Frye song... RBW has certainly had some really nice blues over the years. The Ram blue mentioned in a previous thread is French Blue, as close as I can see. Since there is a forest in France named Rambouillet as well as a sheep breed, makes sense. The Road and Romulus had a simila

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread Tom Goodmann
And don't forget the easy-on-the-eyes grey-blue of the Sam Hillborne (unless you have the green, or the orange . . . ). Blue seems a color you can live with for a long time; there must be some neuroscience behind all this. Tom On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 6:43:45 AM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Tom Goodmann
Prices for RBTs seem to be on the rise (no surprise; so's everything, right?) Before I lucked into a Heron--it just arrived yesterday!--I was on the hunt for an RB-T, and anything I turned up in my size (59 cm) was offered to me for no less than $500--and, as Joe says, in "well ridden" conditi

[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
No comment particular to the RB-T, but of old, used bikes in general. IME, you can spend a load of $$$ on a used bike chasing an unattainable dream. At a minimum: unless the bike is a garage-queen formerly owned by an OCD type, or you happen to be a decent wrench yourself and have a garage full

[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
My previous comment was in no way intended to say that used/older bikes are not worth buying and/or fixing. I simply wanted to offer my perspective about what I consider to be reasonable expectations in this situation. Too often, people buy used older bikes while wearing a set of blinders becaus

[RBW] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions

2013-04-09 Thread Ron Mc
I have a Tubus Vega on my daughter's bike, and my buddy has a Tubus Cargo on his tandem. The Cr-Mo Tubus racks have a light gray primer, which almost exactly matches the aluminum-silver paint on my daughter's bike, and looks striking. The cargo is made to carry panniers lower and is, of cours

[RBW] Re: Rear rack advice/suggestions

2013-04-09 Thread Ron Mc
forgot to add - the Touring Store is the place to check for Tubus racks and hardware - no online sales, but good price and great service. http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/TUBUS%20HOME/TUBUS%20HOME%20PAGE.htm On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:08:20 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I have a Tubus Vega o

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Peter Morgano
As a owner of many a vintage bike I have to agree with Jim. I wouldn't buy one not expecting to spend extra on a host of things. But for alot of C&V people this is a built in cost, all depends on where you are coming at the project. On Apr 9, 2013 8:06 AM, "Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery" wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Same holds true for old cars or boats. If you know what you are doing and want to do the project, great. If you have no clue but see a low price on ebay or CL, you are just rolling dice. I bought a used frame set (RBW Road) here (or maybe it was on the 650B list?) from a reputable seller and knew

Re: [RBW] Re: are there any true 700x40 plush, high tpi tires?

2013-04-09 Thread Matthew J
Just noticed these new Schwalbe 700x35&38 Marathons on Wall Bike the other day. Not quite so large but may have sufficient plush for the 700 crowd: http://www.wallbike.com/schwalbe/tires/schwalbe-marathon-deluxe I might try them this fall if I can get enough time for a week plus tour I hope

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

2013-04-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Ryan -- I know it's an odd fixation, but my goal is to have a bike that rides very nicely unladen, as the Ram has proved to do, and that can also carry groceries -- up to 40 lb, usually 25 to 30 lb -- nicely. The '73 Motobecane did so, as did my first -- early 1995 -- Waterford custom; which is odd

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I wish I'd kept a note of the blue with which they powdercoated my erstwhile Herse. Much like the Ram blue; at any rate, nicer than the original Herse blue, tho' that on this bike was 53 years old, I think, at time of re-coat. The Ram will get this powdercoat if I live long enough to get it re-coat

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SaddleSack Small Grey - $75

2013-04-09 Thread Beardpapa
SOLD! On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:06:57 AM UTC-5, Evan Spacht wrote: > > Beardpapa, I'm interested . > > I recently purchased a Nitto Toprack, but I'm sort of thinking that a > Saddlebag would be more useful. > Would you be interested in making a trade? > > On Monday, April 8, 2013 7:42:28 PM UTC

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Is this the yellowish green that first year Salukis came in? On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:44 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > Another favorite is the sage green -- with cream contrasts -- that covers > my '03. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Ahh..sage green. I will either a buy a Riv that color someday, or have one painted such. I saw/rode Ray Varella's sage green Rivendell some years ago in Vallejo, and it was just gorgeous. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 6:44:46 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > I wish I'd kept a note of the blue wit

[RBW] WTB Sackville Saddlesack Small

2013-04-09 Thread EGNolan
Title says it all. As long as it's in OK condition color doesn't matter. Let me know what you have and how much you want. Best, Eric Indpls, IN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
This and the immediately prior photo were taken with an old iPhone, but may serve to indicate this "sage green". https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264110804371778 https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5823569192821520178 On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM,

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread Bruce Herbitter
Okay, not Saluki green. Nice treatment of the stays too. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > This and the immediately prior photo were taken with an old iPhone, but > may serve to indicate this "sage green". > > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5861264

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft

2013-04-09 Thread Claude LaVallee
A similar thing happened to me during a trip to the grocery store, also on a busy street, in front of a busy bus stop, and in broad daylight, except the thief tried to get my basket! I came out of the grocery store to find that someone had cut 5 of the 8 zip ties that held the basket to my fron

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The stays were aftermarket, when Dave Porter swapped the verticals for 1010s and moved the brake bridge. A bit of serendipity for the aesthetics. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > Okay, not Saluki green. Nice treatment of the stays too. > > > On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM

[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Frank Brose
What Jim says is well worth considering. I don't know how much I have in mine but I know it would be way north of $800 if I would have bought everything new (might be anyhow). I had it repainted and had used parts I on hand that I used and it still cost me a fair amount of money . The used par

[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes to all of the above. As a bit of a Bridgestone collector, I can say with some authority there are two ways to buy an expensive one: Buy and expensive one, or buy a cheap one... On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:40:25 AM UTC-7, Frank Brose wrote: > What Jim says is well worth considering. I don't

[RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Scot Brooks
It's amazing how on-the-money you are, Jim. It's almost like you were able to see exactly how much I spent resurrecting my brother's old Bridgestone. While I *do *want some perfect example of...something to come along, I also appreciate your point. The practical bike market is pretty great these

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft

2013-04-09 Thread Will
These would probably do the trick... http://www.bicyclebolts.com/collections/security-allen-bolts I know this notion offends some bob-types, but a bit of duct tape strategically placed on the lights seems to help. Makes them look dingy and worn. If the thief thinks your lens cover is about to f

Re: [RBW] my sort of new to me Hunqapillar

2013-04-09 Thread Christian
The Paselas completely transformed the bike. GB Cypres might be next. I am imagining having a set of Cypres and maybe BG Rock n Roads to swap back and forth. The wheels are Velocity Dyad 36 hole with a Phil Wood in the rear and a SON 28 up front. What's your Hilsen wheel set up? I'm not go

[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco Bullmoose 58 $115; Marathon Duremes + tubes $60; Oury grips $10--all plus shipping

2013-04-09 Thread Christian
Bars have been sold. On Sunday, April 7, 2013 1:00:50 PM UTC-4, Christian wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > --Bosco Bullmoose 58cm bar in excellent shape. $115 plus shipping > > --one pair Schwalbe folding Marathon Duremes plus tubes, 700 x 50, in > excellent shape. $60 plus shipping > > --one p

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Eric Platt
Agreeing with the other folks here. I've come close a few times over the past few years to buying an older bike. Once I've sat down and figured out how much would be spent, have decided it wasn't worth the effort. The other thing (and this is not a rub on the RB-T) but a lot of the older bikes d

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft

2013-04-09 Thread Eric Platt
Have not seen light theft around here, but one can never tell what will can and will be stolen from a bike. Had been thinking about installing the Pitlock set I have on the Hillborne. Maybe I should be safe rather than sorry. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM, Will wrote

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft

2013-04-09 Thread Eric
On my Indy Fab touring bike that I had set up with a dynamo front wheel I used a SuperNova light mount for my Edelux. I swapped out the standand bolt on the front (that threaded through the Edelux bracket) and put my Pitlock on there. I used the Pitlock for the seat collar. It worked pretty well

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread William
I never go out looking for a used bike, but when the perfect used bike opportunity finds me, I am often ready to take advantage On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:34:16 AM UTC-7, EricP wrote: > > Agreeing with the other folks here. I've come close a few times over the > past few years to buying an old

RE: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
So your perception is that used bike opportunities "go looking for you"? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 1:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of t

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Interesting discussion. I've had great fun, great chagrin, and great expense trying to achieve silk purse perfection out of sows' ear beaters. OTOH, I've sold some such beaters and, afterward, regretted doing so. But on the whole, I've learned that, unless the cheap find is exceptional -- either ex

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Lights and Theft

2013-04-09 Thread Michael Williams
Sorry about your light getting stolen, anything stolen off of your bike feels personal. My antitheft device is a ball bearing and some Gorilla Glue in the hex head. The glue sets pretty hard, and Ive tried getting it out myself as if I were a thief. To actually get it out, I have to heat

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft

2013-04-09 Thread jeffrey kane
Genius resource on the Security Bolt site, Will ... many thanks for that! On Monday, April 8, 2013 5:43:19 PM UTC-4, Ryan Ray wrote: > > I came out of my Dr appointment today to find the 5 zip ties holding the > wire connecting my dynamo hub to my light removed and the wire dangling. > It's jus

[RBW] Re: Moustache vs. Noodle bar reach overlay with pics

2013-04-09 Thread Hoffsta
It's nice to see I'm not the only one who likes the Mustache long and low. I tried it up higher and closer but couldn't dig, man. Sean Eugene OR -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread William
Absolutely they go looking for me. All I do is keep my eyes and ears open. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:07:31 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: > > So your perception is that used bike opportunities “go looking for you”? > > > > *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owne...@googlegroups

[RBW] Saluki stuff

2013-04-09 Thread Bruce Herbitter
The question earlier about Pea Sage Green got me hunting down the actual color name for the early Saluki (Yellow Olive) but a crawl through old pages showed up something I missed until now. This little tidbit: Yes, you can use 700c or (on the centerpull version) mountain bike 26-inch wheels,

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Scot Brooks
And, in perfect harmony with William's statement, up pops a lovely Waterford on Seattle CL. Thank goodness it's not my size :) -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: your opinion of the Bridgestone RB-T?

2013-04-09 Thread Tom Goodmann
yeah, thank goodness about the size! that Waterford looks like a good deal. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Scot Brooks wrote: > And, in perfect harmony with William's statement, up pops a lovely > Waterford on Seattle CL. Thank goodness it's not my size :) > > -- > You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

2013-04-09 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
My Kojaks on Open Pros measured 32 mm. However, it was a taller 32 mm compared to the 32 Paselas, which were flatter tires of similar width. I preferred the 32 Paselas to the Kojaks on the Ram--maybe because I was used to the Paselas and the Kojaks were different enough for me to notice it. Toshi

Re: [RBW] ISO Small Tweed Trunksack

2013-04-09 Thread Peter Morgano
Bump here, I just called and they said there is no timetable for the Tweed but green Canvas should be in next month. As I am incredibly impatient if anyone has a green or tweed for sale I am in the market. Thanks. On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Peter M wrote: > My anniversary is coming up and

[RBW] Re: Hey I know this tall fello

2013-04-09 Thread Amit Singh
Thanks for the shout-out Manny. Great meeting you too Nick! Here's a link that works: http://flic.kr/p/e9PpLw and another riding the DandylaBomba: http://flic.kr/p/e9Hqkk On Monday, 8 April 2013 20:57:05 UTC-4, Nick Worthington wrote: > > I was there! Really nice to meet, and talk with, Amit

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th

2013-04-09 Thread keven@rivendell
Forgot to mention... We will be leaving Rivendell HQ at 4pm, so meet here by at least 3:30. We'll be back at Riv HQ by noon on Sunday. Cheers, keven On Monday, April 8, 2013 12:59:03 PM UTC-7, keven@rivendell wrote: > > Hello All- > We will be hosting a Spring Camp Out this Saturday, April 27

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

2013-04-09 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Interesting take on the Kojaks. They felt fast on the Fargo, but now, on the Ram, which feels and fits more like the customs, the Kojaks feel a bit sluggish: odd because the 559 ones on the '03 don't give me that impression. Too many variables to count, I suppose, but once money is available, I wi

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th

2013-04-09 Thread Liesl
Dang I wish I were joining you! xxoo RCW, MD -- 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

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights and Theft

2013-04-09 Thread Liesl
Oh I'm so sorry, ryan. One way I hope to avoid this is...I have a SuperNova E3 and I set it up on my bars with their handlebar mount. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/supernova.asp (scroll down for the mount) I used a set of gold connectors from P White near the light. with this set-up, I can

Re: [RBW] Re: Rambouillet, finally built!

2013-04-09 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Kojaks feel great on the Roadeo, but have not tried Paselas with the Roadeo... Toshi On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:47 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Interesting take on the Kojaks. They felt fast on the Fargo, but now, on > the Ram, which feels and fits more like the customs, the Kojaks feel a bit > s

[RBW] Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

2013-04-09 Thread john muhl
If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner cheapskate go crazy. What say the wisdom of the group? Replace or not? http://goo.gl/2AY9i -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

2013-04-09 Thread C.J. Filip
Patch the tire itself. Keep an eye on it. No way I would throw it away either. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:53:23 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: > > If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the > thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th

2013-04-09 Thread Stephen S
It looks like my previous post to the group has been lost. Well, that or I am being moderated I am signed up for the Spring Camp. Were there any other folks from the south bay who are signed up? Anne, Rene? Hopefully we could get a carpool going. If not, maybe we can do a group ride to th

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th

2013-04-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
"I think it does if you ride there" Fuel (food) cost from Colorado is likely not included. Sigh. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, April 8, 2013 8:21:01 PM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > I think it does if you ride there... > > - J > > On Monday, April 8, 2013 6:00:29 PM UTC-7, Deacon Pat

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 64 cm Atlantis - custom blue

2013-04-09 Thread Kelly
The price seems to cheap to me. Then again maybe that's why my Quickbeam didn't sell I wanted to much for it. Pretty bike good luck on the sale. Kelly > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

2013-04-09 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I wouldn't hesitate to ride that tire. I probably wouldn't do anything to patch it even, but if a patch gives you more confidence, do it. --Smitty On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:53:23 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: > > If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the > thought

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Spring Camp Saturday, April 27th

2013-04-09 Thread René Sterental
Stephen, I also signed up and am clearing out some logistics around my son's Water Polo tournaments on that Saturday and Sunday. As the dates get closer and we have information on the games, I'll know exactly how easy it will be for me to offer carpooling from the Peninsula. My capacity will be, i

[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's

2013-04-09 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Excellent Pic. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:58:55 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my > grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the > little guy up in the tree is her brother and the other girl is her s

[RBW] OT but Riv content: B-stone CB-0

2013-04-09 Thread C.J. Filip
>From a local LBS, great shop. No affiliation with the shop other than being an infrequent customer. http://pullman.craigslist.org/bid/3671050042.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] FS: 57cm handmade frameset by RRB Cycles with Centaur group and Record/Velocity wheelset

2013-04-09 Thread Kevin Mulcahy
My apologies for crossposting from the iBOB list. This bike might be OT, but it is a handmade bike with generous clearances and certainly Rivly. I thought some of you might be interested in a bike I have for sale. Frame: 57cm square. Henry James lugs and fork crown. Campagnolo drop outs. Cenel

[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's

2013-04-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ancestral memory! I love it! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:58:55 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my > grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the > little guy up in the tree is her

[RBW] Saluki stuff

2013-04-09 Thread justinaugust
Here I sit. A Saluki. With side pulls. And a 700c Rich built wheelset downstairs. Hmmm. Hmmm. Hmmm. I'm more interested in the 26" honestly. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff

2013-04-09 Thread James Warren
I'm guessing you'd use short-reach sidepulls with the 700c wheels. It's like the opposite of a 650B conversion of a late 80's road bike. -Original Message- >From: justinaug...@gmail.com >Sent: Apr 9, 2013 4:40 PM >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Subject: [RBW] Saluki stuff > >Her

Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff

2013-04-09 Thread Joe Bernard
Yep. There is/was a 650b Hilsen staff bike at Riv converted to 700c wheels and short-reach brakes. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:10:45 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > I'm guessing you'd use short-reach sidepulls with the 700c wheels. It's > like the opposite of a 650B conversion of a late 80's

[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's

2013-04-09 Thread Alex Moll
Neato! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@g

Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff

2013-04-09 Thread justinaugust
Any 26" successes? -J -- 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

Re: [RBW] Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

2013-04-09 Thread Joan Oppel
I have patched similar cuts in tires and ridden many many more miles on them (100's at least if not thousands).  If you're really concerned, take an old tire and cut out a small section to use as a patch.  It can be held in place with just the tube or with a couple of small pieces of duct tape.Joan

Re: [RBW] First Generation Bosco's

2013-04-09 Thread jimD
Cool photo! Thanks, JimD On Apr 9, 2013, at 2:58 PM, Liesl wrote: > Well friends, imagine my surprise when I found this photo taken by my > grandfather in about 1932. The girl on the right bicycle is my mother; the > little guy up in the tree is her brother and the other girl is her sister.

[RBW] Re: First Generation Bosco's

2013-04-09 Thread Norman
I'm not sure how this scanned photo will turn out but that's me on those old time handlebars in Newark, NJ 1950's. Norman On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:58:55 PM UTC-4, Liesl w

Re: [RBW] Saluki stuff

2013-04-09 Thread C.J. Filip
Have a freshly built 26" wheel with WI ENO eccentric hub. Single speed Saluki?! Will try it. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:52:35 PM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote: > > Any 26" successes? > > -J > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

2013-04-09 Thread Christian
In the two years I've been riding Hetres I've had several similar gashes with no ill effects. Generally, they've been caused by very small pieces of glass--or the gash somehow came first and the glass got in--and so I've had to get tweezers and pull the glass out. But the gash itself has never

[RBW] Re: OT but Riv content: B-stone CB-0

2013-04-09 Thread Joe Bernard
A caveat to anyone considering one of these: It's not light, and that big downtube adds to its tank-like feel. It's fine as a basic commuter, but although it may be the precursor to the XO series, it doesn't ride like them. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 4:13:59 PM UTC-7, C.J. Filip wrote: > From

[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

2013-04-09 Thread IanA
I'd say only ride it on the rear. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 4:53:23 PM UTC-6, john muhl wrote: > > If these weren't brand new I'd replace it without second thought but the > thought of chucking a $70 tire with such low milage on it makes my inner > cheapskate go crazy. What say the wisdom of t

Re: [RBW] Re: OT but Riv content: B-stone CB-0

2013-04-09 Thread cyclotourist
What Joe said. Much better off getting a MB-5 which is already built up pretty close to that one. Wouldn't pay more than $150. Cheers, David On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > A caveat to anyone considering one of these: It's not light, and that big > downtube adds to its ta

[RBW] Re: Hetre gash: to replace or not replace?

2013-04-09 Thread Ron Mc
Good idea to patch the tire. Even if it's a little square of duck tape. You couldn't run that cut with a latex tube - it would blow right through. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5:56:33 PM UTC-5, C.J. Filip wrote: > > Patch the tire itself. Keep an eye on it. No way I would throw it away > ei

Re: [RBW] my sort of new to me Hunqapillar

2013-04-09 Thread Brian Hanson
Velocity Synergy and GB Cypres. Like butter. Mobile Brian Hanson On Apr 9, 2013, at 9:17 AM, Christian wrote: > The Paselas completely transformed the bike. GB Cypres might be next. I am > imagining having a set of Cypres and maybe BG Rock n Roads to swap back and > forth. The wheels ar

[RBW] Rivendell phrase game

2013-04-09 Thread Michael Williams
I was riding home on my commute tonight. It consists a bit of trails and pavement.I couldnt help but think how capable Rivendell bikes are. Thought it be a fun game to make up phrases about Riv bikes because Im sure there are alot of folks out there who are enamored with their bike(s) as

[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

2013-04-09 Thread Michael
> > Rivendell Bicycles: Anybar, anyheight, anytire, anyfender, anywhere... > -- 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...@go

[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

2013-04-09 Thread Joe Bernard
"It's a Rivvy!" Sorry, that's a riff on "It's a Duesy!", the old tagline for Duesenberg automobiles...I couldn't help myself (yes, the phrase "it's a doosy" started as a car ad. Now you know). On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:36:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > I was riding home on my commute

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Blues..

2013-04-09 Thread hsmitham
I like em both! Why choose when you have both :-) Hugh On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:03:38 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > Sam Blue vs. Bleriot Blue: >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] WTT: My B17 for your Flyer

2013-04-09 Thread Michael
Hi everybody, I have a black B17 Standard for trade: Black, silver rivets, black rails. Bought new last fall, if I remember correctly. A few minor cosmetic marks from use. Nothing that's a big deal. I will send as many detailed pics as you like. Carefully proofhided upper and lower. Garage kep

[RBW] Re: WTT: My B17 for your Flyer

2013-04-09 Thread Michael
> > Moderator: Tried to tag it, but keep getting invalid message. > -- 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...@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

2013-04-09 Thread René Sterental
Rivendell bicycles: Granting you the ride of a lifetime! On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:09 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > "It's a Rivvy!" Sorry, that's a riff on "It's a Duesy!", the old tagline > for Duesenberg automobiles...I couldn't help myself (yes, the phrase "it's > a doosy" started as a car ad. Now

[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

2013-04-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
Rivendell. Enough said. Period. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:36:52 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > > I was riding home on my commute tonight. It consists a bit of trails and > pavement.I couldnt help but think how capable Rivendell bikes are. > Thought it be a fun game to make up phras

[RBW] Re: Rivendell phrase game

2013-04-09 Thread iamkeith
My *R*eliable, *I*nvincible *V*elocipede *E*scapes *N*obody's *D*etection, *E*liciting *L*ustful *L*onging everywhere it goes. -- 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