[RBW] Re: Freedom of the Bicycle

2013-05-20 Thread IanA
I think cycling is the closet feeling humans get to being a bird - a sense of flying. I love to hear the sound of the tires rolling along and to know that any momentum is from personal effort and balance. It must be good for the soul as much as the brain. Ian A. On Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:22:

Re: [RBW] Re: That Pugsley

2013-05-20 Thread ascpgh
My commuter is built on a Karate Monkey-framed frame I chose it for the disc brakes for all-weather, all-season, daily use. I took the rear-opening dropouts' as benign until changing a tube halfway home from work late one cold night. It was below zero that night and those rear-opening drops ad

[RBW] FS: Waterford RSE-22 F/F/HS with problems

2013-05-20 Thread William R.
Whoa! I'll say that crack looks structural! You said that you contacted a frame builder. But did you contact THE frambuilder? Even if you are not the original owner, Waterford may stand behind their product and give you a more reasonable repair cost. I realize you may be past that point. Just a

[RBW] Re: Freedom of the Bicycle

2013-05-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
I agree Ian. It's at least close. Running barefoot comes in first for me. No tire or bike noise. Only breathing, soft pad, pad like the flutter of wings, and the soaring glide inherant to good smooth running on a winding mountain tail. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 20, 2013 1:01:18 AM U

Re: [RBW] Re: That Pugsley

2013-05-20 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Patrick, here's just two guys riding very long distance: joe Cruz: http://joecruz.wordpress.com/And "BIKE GREASE AND COFFE" (this is the blog name). Check out "Lazy Randonneur," name of the blog. I think he rode part of the tour divide on his Pugsley. Also, I don't have single speed but an A

Re: [RBW] Re: That Pugsley

2013-05-20 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Patrick, one more. How could I forget Coastkid. He lives on fat bikes (Surly). Also wonderful pix and vid on his blog. http://coastkid.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [RBW] Re: That Pugsley

2013-05-20 Thread Peter Morgano
Kellie, Is the Alfine 11 as sturdy as the 8 for mixed off road use? I have the 8 but heard the 11 was a bit more delicate, at least the first few runs. I would much prefer something that sits in an oil bath rather than the shimano mystery grease that stops mine from seizing. On Mon, May 20, 2013

[RBW] Re: That Pugsley

2013-05-20 Thread doc
I think Scott (Large Guy on a Bike) is riding a Pug these days, and has a couple multi-day rides under his belt. On Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:40:11 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > Sorry, readers, I didn't get a chance to ride it, since it was special > ordered and the owner picked it up before

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread clyde canter
Ok, just received a pair in the mail. like these: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://howdy.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rl740.gif%3Fw%3D292%26h%3D266&imgrefurl=http://howdy.wordpress.com/category/bikes/&h=266&w=292&sz=11&tbnid=tBjANZn-8O0cPM:&tbnh=76&tbnw=83&zoom=1&usg=__LeqHbu2oW7JEwvGDmUKZ

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2013-05-20 at 10:38 -0400, clyde canter wrote: > Ok, just received a pair in the mail. like these: > http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://howdy.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rl740.gif%3Fw%3D292%26h%3D266&imgrefurl=http://howdy.wordpress.com/category/bikes/&h=266&w=292&sz=11&tbnid=tBjANZ

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread clyde canter
Hmm, When I try the link I get a picture of the lever with an arrow pointing to a red knob that says clearly, "q-r knob". These were sold by RBW a while back, but no longer. RBW's description of them said they came with a quick release. It IS in fact some sort or quick release mechanism or marke

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi Clyde, I think you turn the dial (red knob) to introduce slack in the housing. Make sure you set up the brakes to permit slackening (?) for QR. (This is the Tektro RL740 interrupter for v-brakes.) good luck, shoji On Monday, May 20, 2013 10:53:36 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On Mon,

[RBW] Re: TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-20 Thread Adam
Thanks for rallying us Manny. Awesome group of people, very fun time. Looking forward to the next one. Adam -- 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 t

[RBW] OT - Brewpub racer on the cheap - first summer ride in San Antonio

2013-05-20 Thread Ron Mc
Been working on a bike project the past month, and had some great help from Patrick Moore - he donated the wheels. Finished Saturday and took a maiden voyage to the brewpub on Sunday. The frame - lightweight lugged steel made by Francesco Moser in my size (64 cm) - won as a lowball snipe on

[RBW] Re: TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-20 Thread Mike
Looks like such a fun trip. Thanks, yet again, for the outstanding images. --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.

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2013-05-20 at 11:03 -0400, clyde canter wrote: > Hmm, > When I try the link I get a picture of the lever with an arrow > pointing to a red knob that says clearly, "q-r knob". These were sold > by RBW a while back, but no longer. RBW's description of them said > they came with a quick relea

[RBW] Re: TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-20 Thread dougP
Pictures prove no one looks good the moment they wake up! Your group looked to be having more fun, despite lugging all your stuff, than those other guys with the numbers & support cars. dougP On Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:42:19 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Trip happen. > No need for ride r

[RBW] Re: That Pugsley

2013-05-20 Thread Ron Mc
Not as versatile as the Pugsley or Moonlander, but I saw a guy with a new Elektra Straight 8 downtown yesterday. He was happy with it and said he had completed a 30-mile on it. On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:29:33 AM UTC-5, doc wrote: > > I think Scott (Large Guy on a Bike) is riding a Pug these d

Re: [RBW] Re: That Pugsley

2013-05-20 Thread Kellie Stapleton
Peter, I have had NO problems and going on the 3rd year. On Monday, May 20, 2013 7:15:55 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > Kellie, > > Is the Alfine 11 as sturdy as the 8 for mixed off road use? I have the 8 > but heard the 11 was a bit more delicate, at least the first few runs. I > would much pre

[RBW] Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Eric
Despite opposition in the House to internet sales tax such a "fairness" tax may be a reality sooner than later. Your thoughts on such & effect on the house of Rivendell & customers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

2013-05-20 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
It sounds like an even lower elevation Plan-B would be wise. There's 4ft of snow at the Lone Pine SNOTEL Stationat 3930ft. The LP station is a couple hundred feet lower than and a few miles west from Babyshoe Pass. But the real clinch

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread clyde canter
Yep, makes perfect sense now. There are little bumps that would result in what looks like a very small amount "more" room for the housing to be. They work off of the housing, not the cable...DUH!. Thanks Shoji! Still though it looks like a very small amount. Perhaps enough to pull a stubborn nood

Re: [RBW] Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Tim McNamara
On May 20, 2013, at 11:42 AM, Eric wrote: > > Despite opposition in the House to internet sales tax such a "fairness" tax > may be a reality sooner than later. > > Your thoughts on such & effect on the house of Rivendell & customers. Not so much given that many of of the items that Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Peter Morgano
Isnt the current policy if the business has a "footprint" in your state you pay taxes? I live in NY and pay taxes on all internet sales, but I think we have such a "fairness" law already. Nothing fair about getting taxed more and more and getting less and less, IMO. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 1:18 P

Re: [RBW] Re: Freedom of the Bicycle

2013-05-20 Thread Jeremy Till
Patrick M., that passage is wonderful. Who is the author and what work is it from? When I was a child, I was fascinated by aircraft and flying. For me, it held the promise of of a type of movement--soaring, skimming, swooping--that held allure for me. Its pull was strong enough that I pursu

[RBW] Re: TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-20 Thread William
DOMO! On Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:42:19 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Trip happen. > No need for ride recap because... > Pictures proved that sometimes there are no need for words: > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjF8yUYR > > -Manny "Second Session" Acosta > > > On Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:15:58 PM UTC-7, M

[RBW] Re: OT - Brewpub racer on the cheap - first summer ride in San Antonio

2013-05-20 Thread Ron Mc
Forgot to mention a pretty part - the Campy Triomphe friction shifters - NOS at Boulder bikes for $22 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

2013-05-20 Thread Mike
A lot of the prime routes in Gifford might not be doable at this time. Last year the passes didn't open until July. --mike On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:43:08 AM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > It sounds like an even lower elevation Plan-B would be wise. There's 4ft > of snow at the Lone Pine

Re: [RBW] Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Norman R
It might be advantageous to order that frame sooner, rather than later.(One voice on each shoulder, "want it" and "do I really need it?") Norman On Monday, May 20, 2013 1:20:43 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > Isnt the current policy if the business has a "footprint" in your state > you pay taxes? I

[RBW] Re: OT - Brewpub racer on the cheap - first summer ride in San Antonio

2013-05-20 Thread WETH
Beautiful bike with a great build. I hope you will have as much fun riding the bike as you appear to have had collecting parts and building it up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: OT - Brewpub racer on the cheap - first summer ride in San Antonio

2013-05-20 Thread WETH
Beautiful bike with a great build. I hope you will have as much fun riding the bike as you appear to have had collecting parts and building it up. -- 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] Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Dan Abelson
I think a concern for a business of Rivendell's size would be the cost and complexity of compliance. I think under the proposal State's are supposed to provide the necessary software for free, but my guess is that things won't be so simple. Dan Abelson On May 20, 2013 11:42 AM, "Eric" wrote: > D

[RBW] Re: FS: Waterford RSE-22 F/F/HS with problems

2013-05-20 Thread Brian Campbell
What are the frames measurements? On Monday, May 20, 2013 6:29:13 AM UTC-4, William R. wrote: > Whoa! I'll say that crack looks structural! You said that you contacted a > frame builder. But did you contact THE frambuilder? Even if you are not the > original owner, Waterford may stand behind

[RBW] Re: OT - Brewpub racer on the cheap - first summer ride in San Antonio

2013-05-20 Thread Ron Mc
thanks - I also forgot to give credit. There was a nasty groove across the top tube through most of the lettering on one side. It looked like a long deep scrape or maybe where it was repeatedly leaned in the same spot. My daughter painted it with Humbrol enamel - the red base, white letterin

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Edwin W
In TN that would add 10% to all my Riv orders, something I probably will take into account. While that might not be good news for Riv exporting its goods to others out of state, the recent USD/Yen exchange rate trend has got to be good news! In mid 2007 a dollar bought 120 yen. In late 2011 it o

[RBW] Cyclepedia PDX

2013-05-20 Thread velomann
For those in Portland, those who wish you were in Portland, and those who may be visiting this summer, The Portland Art Museum will be displaying a stunning bicycle collection from June 8 to September 8. Cyclepedia is the private collection of Vienna-based designer Michael Embacher. It's opening

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Michael Hechmer
In Vt, I am legally liable for sales tax on equipment purchased on the internet or through catalogs. When I do my income taxes I comb through my CC statements, calculate the taxes due and pay them. So, for me it might be easier. As a general rule of thumb I try to do business locally whenev

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread jpp
In most states I believe you are already supposed to do this. It is just closing a loop hole that exists. Sorry dudes but sales tax is just a reality and it was only a matter of time. On Monday, May 20, 2013 12:42:45 PM UTC-4, Eric wrote: > > Despite opposition in the House to internet sales t

[RBW] Conversion to Albatros Bars... maybe

2013-05-20 Thread Michael Hechmer
I am thinking about how to help my wife get more comfortable on her single. We have finally worked out all of the issues on the tandem but the solution for her single has eluded me. She is 5'8" with a saddle height of 70 on a 1984 Specialized Sequoia (I think we bought it from someone on th

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Hiawatha Cyclery
In most/all states that have sales tax, you are supposed to report out of state purchases and pay taxes on them, as Michael H scrupulously does in VT. People who order out of state to avoid taxation are breaking the law, though enforcement is almost non-existent. I have had customers ask me for

Re: [RBW] Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Brewster Fong
On Monday, May 20, 2013 10:18:17 AM UTC-7, Tim McNamara wrote: > > On May 20, 2013, at 11:42 AM, Eric wrote: > > > > Despite opposition in the House to internet sales tax such a "fairness" > tax may be a reality sooner than later. > > > > Your thoughts on such & effect on the house of Rivend

[RBW] Re: Conversion to Albatros Bars... maybe

2013-05-20 Thread doc
If the top tube has her stretched out and she's complaining of neck pain, chances are that the Alba's will help. The position is naturally further back and more upright, so weight gets transferred as well. Typically, you're going to need a longer stem to get the bars a little bit forward. I

[RBW] Re: Conversion to Albatros Bars... maybe

2013-05-20 Thread Garth
Try some Alba bars, a VO threadless stem adapter, and some +/- 6 degree-ish threadless stems from ebay. I suggest this as this will allow you to play with various heights and reaches before you buy another Tallux stem. . Or, just keep the VO adapter and threadless stem combo. I am done with th

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread tdusky
States need money, you should see the roads here in Michigan. I need to sell my custom because I can only fit 27mm tires with fenders. Tom Dusky Huntington Woods, MI On Monday, May 20, 2013 12:42:45 PM UTC-4, Eric wrote: > > Despite opposition in the House to internet sales tax such a "fairness"

[RBW] Re: Conversion to Albatros Bars... maybe

2013-05-20 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi Mike, Since your wife is comfortable on the tandem, can you replicate the stoker position on the Specialized? What about using the same saddle and seatpost? What does her hand position/reach look like on the tandem? I do love my albatross handlebars, but I think winning the raffle is the way

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Nick Worthington
I'd have to find the actual legislation, and check, but I believe there is a threshold annual sales amount. Smaller businesses, I think it was below a million in annual sales, are supposed to be exempt. Nick W. On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:42:45 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: > > Despite opposition in th

Re: [RBW] Re: Freedom of the Bicycle

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The essay is from Present Concerns which (I think) is a collection of essays. The photo shows Lewis and his older brother, doubtless near Belfast and probably circa 1908 -1910 (Lewis was born in 1898). Too bd the photo isn't in color, as Lewis as a boy thought that Ireland was so much greener than

Re: [RBW] OT - Brewpub racer on the cheap - first summer ride in San Antonio

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Ron -- A real classic, IMO -- good job. Glad the wheels fit the project well. FWIW, Stan's seems to be helping with the Parigi Roubaix -- no flats since installation. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Ron Mc wrote: > Been working on a bike project the past month, and had some great help > from P

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
No, I have the same interrupters on the Fargo and the red knobs don't take up housing slack; that's the job of the (more standard) black knobs where the housing meets the brake body. So, once again, all together now: what *are* those red knobs for? I've been weeping in anguish over this question f

Re: [RBW] OT - Brewpub racer on the cheap - first summer ride in San Antonio

2013-05-20 Thread Ron Mc
Patrick, I already had some on order...though it hasn't arrived as of today. I mostly rode pavement, yesterday, but did ride a few blocks of gravel on side streets in repair, and some on the paths, and no problems. I always brush-shop-vac the tires when I get home for keeping the bike indoors

[RBW] Re: Conversion to Albatros Bars... maybe

2013-05-20 Thread Bryan
I'd just go with the Betty with some Albas. From what I understand, those 1980s Sequoias had some really steep seat tube angles, so getting that thing comfortable in a non-racey sort of way may never happen. The Betty will allow her to sit up and rotate everything back which will help with the

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Tim McNamara
Seems to me the simple thing is that sales tax is paid to the state where the sale is rung up- if I buy from Riv, I pay CA sales tax. If I buy from Jim, I pay MN sales tax, etc. Tim On May 20, 2013, at 2:57 PM, Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > As a small operation that does some mail order, I don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Ron Mc
I can see this thread getting political very fast, but paying sales tax in the state where you purchase but don't live (counts as interstate commerce) is unconstitutional. Keeping up with sales tax for other states is an unfair burden on a vendor, making fair tax an oxymoron. I believe the siz

[RBW] FS: Silver Hupe

2013-05-20 Thread dougP
The Silver Hupe is a saddlebag support that Rivendell had a few years back. It mounts on the seat stays without tools. See the video: http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=23. I picked this up from another list member but don't use it anymore as I generally have a rack on the Atlantis.

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Jan Heine
True story: Customer walked into local bike shop. Looked at a wheelset from a local distributor (Seattle Bike Supply). Decided to buy the same wheelset from a mail-order shop in Florida. The price is the same, but customer doesn't pay sales tax, and shipping is free on orders over a certain thr

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Kelly
When I ran a business in Missouri as in most states we didn't pay or charge sales tax for out of state purchases. I love wording "fair tax" NOT... and most sincerely don't see this as the Feds business. Compliance would be easy as most accounting systems already have multiple tax fields avail

[RBW] Portland Country Ride

2013-05-20 Thread Allan in Portland
Hey all, A buddy is getting married this summer so for a bachelor's party we did a S36O to Vernonia for karaoke. The last time I did that ride was 9 or 10 years ago. Then the Banks-Vernonia trail was 3 miles of broken asphalt overgrown with so many blackberries as to be unrideable. Now, it is 3

[RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Michael
> > Quite frankly I am surprised you don't have to pay pay for site > usages/timed periods of use on internet state/federal fees, etc. They get you coming and going these days. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Conversion to Albatros Bars... maybe

2013-05-20 Thread Michael
> > Call Rivendell or consult the geo charts for the TT length on the Betty. > I am 5'8, 44 year old male, 71 seat height, 82 pbh and the Sam is long for me at 56.5 TT. I need a 6cm stem for drops and staches. I will probably use my 8cm Tallux with shim for Albatrii when I get them. Seems lik

[RBW] Re: FS

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
All prices shipped CONUS. Am willing to ship outside CONUS but at actual shipping cost. 1. Silver Shimano PD M324 pedals, VG, $30 shipped. 2. Surley Dingle Cog, 17/20, new, $18 shipped. 3. Surly 22 t cog, 3/32, new, $13 shipped. 4. Easton 1 1/8" threadless stem, 110 mm, 10*, $16 shipped. 5. Sugino

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Tim McNamara
There is nothing unconstitutional about paying sales tax in a state where you make a purchase but do not live. It happens tens of- or more likely hundreds of millions of- times a year. If you physically make a purchase in the state of California, you will pay California income tax even if you

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Anne Paulson
I agree with what you say, as far as it goes. If someone comes from another state to California, walks into Rivendell and buys one of those very fine pink possum hats, they pay California sales tax. So then if they go home and decide they want another possum hat, and they call up Rivendell to buy i

[RBW] NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread Michael
Finally a nice wire cage that keeps bottles from falling out the side. Nitto-esque bottle cages at RBW on the cheap. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wb7iris.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

Re: [RBW] NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Those are my favorites. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM, Michael wrote: > Finally a nice wire cage that keeps bottles from falling out the side. > Nitto-esque bottle cages at RBW on the cheap. > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wb7iris.htm > > -- > You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: Internet sales tax & Rivendell...thoughts?

2013-05-20 Thread Cyclofiend
As this thread began vaguely off topic, and is now verging into much broader specifics, perhaps it's time to let it end. Our discussion is unlikely to change any pending regulation, and as they say, it will be what it is. Thanks! - Jim / cyclofiend.com / ListAdmin -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread Ron Mc
Very nice cage. Similar cages are the Nitto Racer and the V-O Moderniste. Price is right on the King version - a fraction of the Nitto. On Monday, May 20, 2013 8:08:56 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > Finally a nice wire cage that keeps bottles from falling out the side. > Nitto-esque bottle cag

[RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread Brewster Fong
On Monday, May 20, 2013 6:27:50 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > Very nice cage. Similar cages are the Nitto Racer and the V-O Moderniste. > Price is right on the King version - a fraction of the Nitto. > Agree, I've been using the standard King cages for many, many years. At about $18 each, it

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
And, from my experience with Nittos and VOs, the Kings are much sturdier and hold bottles better. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 7:27 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > Very nice cage. Similar cages are the Nitto Racer and the V-O Moderniste. > Price is right on the King version - a fraction of the Nitto. > > On Mo

[RBW] ISO Surly 17/19 t Dingle, vg to new condition

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Anyone, before I have to splurge at the one place I've found on the web that has them? Who carries them beside Bikeman? Thanks. -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2013-05-20 at 19:37 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > And, from my experience with Nittos and VOs, the Kings are much > sturdier and hold bottles better. Especially if you want to overload the cages with extremely large, heavy stainless steel bottles. Also, the King Iris is by far the best ca

Re: [RBW] ISO Surly 17/19 t Dingle, vg to new condition

2013-05-20 Thread John Blish
They come from QBP as do all things Surly. Any shop that does business with QBP can order one for you. Or grabitoffaAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Surly-Dingle-Dual-Fixed-Gear/dp/B001GSKVKY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369101435&sr=8-3&keywords=surly+dingle -jb On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 8:44 PM, PATR

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread Philip Williamson
Are the red knobs some sort of reach adjuster? That maybe gives the _lever_ more slack? Just guessing, Philip -- 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] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
They don't work like that for me. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Are the red knobs some sort of reach adjuster? That maybe gives the > _lever_ more slack? > > Just guessing, > Philip > > -- > You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread Michael
> > Actually, it isn't exactly "cheap". > You can get regular cages for like 7 bucks at LBS's. But, if you want a wire cage that don't let the bottle fall out the side, then, comparitively speaking, except for Lyzene brand that has one like this, it is cheap. -- You received this message

[RBW] A small sample of air volume data. Add more if you like.

2013-05-20 Thread Scot Brooks
Just for fun, I thought I'd count the pumps it took to get me to 65psi on two different tires I have. Not terribly accurate, but telling. The pump is a Lezyne CNC something or other floor pump. The tires are 700x47c Marathon GreenGuards that Riv sells, and 700x35c Soma New XPress (terracotta col

Re: [RBW] Re: NITTO-esqe new King cages on Riv now for cheap!

2013-05-20 Thread cyclotourist
Hooray for Rivendell for carrying this great MUSA product. I've moved from Nitto to King Iris cages on all my bikes over the last few years and absolutely love them! Cheers, David On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2013-05-20 at 19:37 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote:

[RBW] Albas and Vs

2013-05-20 Thread Brian Hanson
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFbUfmC The commute home on the new Alba setup. In short, I really love these bars on the Hunqapillar. It gives a great range of positions, and the older mtb long stem reaches me out for those pesky May headwinds that are a blowin'. The wide stance gives me a lot more contro

[RBW] A small sample of air volume data. Add more if you like.

2013-05-20 Thread PeterG
...and I thought Reno was lacking entertainmentlol -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle vs Portland Country Bike Rumble - June 1st

2013-05-20 Thread Brian Hanson
Can we get a Seattle headcount on this ride? Who's in so far? I can take one person with me in my pickemup truck. Also - are we aligned on a date/time yet? How about meeting up in Randle/Packwood at noonish on Saturday the 1st? Folks (like me) that are overnighting can head out Sunday from the

Re: [RBW] TOC Overnight Camp trip May 17-18th

2013-05-20 Thread René Sterental
Great set of photos! On Monday, May 20, 2013, William wrote: > DOMO! > > On Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:42:19 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: >> >> Trip happen. >> No need for ride recap because... >> Pictures proved that sometimes there are no need for words: >> http://flic.kr/s/aHsjF8yUYR >> >> -Mann

Re: [RBW] ISO Tektro or cheaper Linear "long" pull Interrupter Levers

2013-05-20 Thread Johan Larsson
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[RBW] Re: Some details on the midwest Riv and Country Bike Rally

2013-05-20 Thread Tony McG
Jim, I would like to ride with you guys on Sunday. In order to keep a little peace at home, I would probably drive up that morning and meet you all at the campground instead of Preston. Do you have any idea what time you would be leaving the campground? Tony On Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:01:0