[RBW] Re: Grant-ish Fix?

2013-12-22 Thread grant
It's too neat, too symmetrical...makes Grant feel inferior. Good job, Eric! On Saturday, December 21, 2013 1:19:56 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > I MacGyvered this fix for a broken fender bracket during today's ride. I > think Grant would approve. > > -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Overnighter AKA S240 December 13 & 14th

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Ah yep we were...in a dead zone but right where we wanted to be. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A lbert Einstein On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM, dougP wrote: > By now, they sho

Re: [RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

2013-12-22 Thread Christopher Chen
Fantastic tale! My drivetrain is all over the floor drying as I read this. On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 7:40 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to > work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about > 10cm/4in of snow fa

[RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread hsmitham
Just got back from Ojai/Ventura on a whirlwind overnighter...Friday morning picked up Evan in Canyon Country and drove out to the Matilija drainage off Hwy 33 above Ojai. It's late I'm exhausted in a good way and fully intend to do a good ride report...for now we made in n out safe and sound wit

Re: [RBW] 3 bikes including a 68 cm Quickbeam on eBay (not mine)

2013-12-22 Thread Tom Harrop
Jim, 'Large BIcycles' is another Google group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/large-bicycles Tom -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

2013-12-22 Thread Philip Williamson
The Quickbeam currently has a 44t ring, a 15t cog and a 17/21 Dingle cog. With 37mm Soma C-Lines, the gears are 80″, 71″, and 57″. http://www.biketinker.com/2013/fine-bikes/state-of-the-quickbeam-12-21-13/ I'm figuring out the next gear set now, though, since I think I want the 44 ring for the G

Re: [RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

2013-12-22 Thread Patrick Moore
Nice build; Midge bar? You do run a high gear. Is the 80 your cruising gear, or is it a downhill gear? On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 3:27 AM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > The Quickbeam currently has a 44t ring, a 15t cog and a 17/21 Dingle cog. > With 37mm Soma C-Lines,

[RBW] I took A. Homer Hilsen for a winter solstice ride.

2013-12-22 Thread Iron Rider
And here is the story of what happened: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/12/winter-solstice-ride.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 an email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: I took A. Homer Hilsen for a winter solstice ride.

2013-12-22 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! We had snowy and O˚F overnight. Made for a fantastic pre-dawn run. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, December 22, 2013 7:14:39 AM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote: > > And here is the story of what happened: > > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2013/12/winter-solstice-ride.html > -- You received t

[RBW] Re: I took A. Homer Hilsen for a winter solstice ride.

2013-12-22 Thread WETH
Your description and photos seem to capture this event perfectly. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am inspired to get out and ride. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: I took A. Homer Hilsen for a winter solstice ride.

2013-12-22 Thread Iron Rider
Thanks! On Sunday, December 22, 2013 10:10:02 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: > > Your description and photos seem to capture this event perfectly. Thanks > for sharing your experiences. I am inspired to get out and ride. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

[RBW] Re: Off-road excursion, not intentional

2013-12-22 Thread Ron Mc
always go with it (and stop) fighting it is what puts you on the ground On Saturday, December 21, 2013 4:51:10 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Why is it that when you get too close to the right edge of the road, it's > hard to pull it back? > > I had a little brief off road excursion on one of m

[RBW] Re: Off-road excursion, not intentional

2013-12-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
I find the best strategy is not going into the ditch. I do three things that consistently help. One, I don't ride close to the edge, not so much because I fear the edge but because I want to have room to move over when a careless driver in a truck or big honking SUV passes too close. Second,

[RBW] Re: Off-road excursion, not intentional

2013-12-22 Thread BSWP
Yes, the most basic rule for bicycling and motorcycling is the same - look to where you want to go. The flip side of that is that, when you look at (fixate on) the pothole or ditch or oncoming vehicle, you WILL ride into it. When I'm riding twisty roads, on either machine, one trick I use when

[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness

2013-12-22 Thread Michael
> > Hi Cecily, > I am so sorry you are going through a hard time. Hope you are feeling better and out and about riding again soon. Been praying for you! Michael Leven -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Portland OR Stolen Bike Alert

2013-12-22 Thread Linkbeak
Sorry if this is OT, although my just stolen bike did have a number of Riv-purchased components. Late last night or early this morning by custom Beloved touring bike was stolen from my friends' backyard in NW Portland. I have filed the police report and am scanning CL, but I know there are a n

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Tom Virgil
Hi Hugh That's a pretty tantalizing glimpse. Love the scene with the campfire. Glad to see the Coconut rolls. Tom On Sunday, December 22, 2013 12:35:34 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Just got back from Ojai/Ventura on a whirlwind overnighter...Friday > morning picked up Evan in Canyon Country

[RBW] Re: New RBW Silver brand chainrings available!

2013-12-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
Last Nov., when in CA, I visited RBW and bad mouthed the rings they sold. I especially pointed out that on a tandem or on rough roads eventually the FD will move enough to cause an over shift and without a stud behind the crank arm it will most likely cause the chain to wrap. They told me abou

Re: [RBW] Re: New RBW Silver brand chainrings available!

2013-12-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
I'm really fond of the Davinci Crank which is mfg. by White. (their web page shows it in polished black but I have two in silver and think that is still available) Like the TA it comes with interchangeable spiders, low Q & good looks, double or triple. Not cheap but not crazy expensive either.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell "SimpleBeam" - New Model - Call for the Seriously InterestedB

2013-12-22 Thread Peter Pesce
Agreed Jim. Wouldn't it just be easier to see if there were 30 people willing to pre-order an actual SO/QB? I know there's no opportunity for creative expression in that, but it does seem odd to try to satisfy demand for the those bikes with a new bike that will explicitly NOT be those bikes!

[RBW] Re: Portland OR Stolen Bike Alert

2013-12-22 Thread Cecily Walker
What a *beautiful* bike. I hope you're reunited soon. On Sunday, December 22, 2013 10:50:48 AM UTC-8, Linkbeak wrote: > > Sorry if this is OT, although my just stolen bike did have a number of > Riv-purchased components. > > Late last night or early this morning by custom Beloved touring bike was

Re: [RBW] Re: Portland OR Stolen Bike Alert

2013-12-22 Thread cyclotourist
Beautiful indeed! Be sure to post here if you haven't already: http://bikeportland.org/stolenbikes Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 12:40 PM, Cecily Walker wrote: > What a *beautiful* bike. I hope you're reunited soon. > > > On Su

Re: [RBW] Re: Portland OR Stolen Bike Alert

2013-12-22 Thread cyclotourist
Which I see you have... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 12:51 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Beautiful indeed! Be sure to post here if you haven't already: > http://bikeportland.org/stolenbikes > > Cheers, > David > > "it isn't a cont

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam or Simple One for my needs?

2013-12-22 Thread ted
Michael, On the topic of top tube lengths: I have a 56cm SimpleOne and my wife has a 52cm Sam Hillborne. Ill try and help you out with your top tube length questions. The length of my wife's Sam's sloping top tube is about 55.5cm. So when you write that your Sam's TT is 55.5 and that it is short

[RBW] Re: Bridgestone motorcycle

2013-12-22 Thread George Millwood
No it wasn't a rotary shift on the 350 GTR, it was on the smaller bikes, in particular, the 90. I know, I rode a 350 GTR belonging to a friend. Tanyrate, it was never that big a problem. At the time, motorcycle gear shifts were in a state of flux. I quote "In the 1970s and earlier, the Bri

[RBW] FS - Dia Compe/Tektro/Ritchey

2013-12-22 Thread stoker
Hello All - I have a few items for sale: *Dia Compe NGC-450 Center Pull Brake Set* - front and rear. These are New in Box - never mounted! 45mm to 57mm max reach. They are nutted - I will also include nylon inserts for the recessed brake holes on your frame - these adapt your frame to accept n

Re: [RBW] Re: Half link, NO! File, SI!

2013-12-22 Thread Philip Williamson
80 inches is my "too big to climb, too small to keep up with geared buddies" all-around gear. I prefer a 70 to 74 inch gear for riding by myself. In the next couple days there will be a churning of the chainrings, and the Quickbeam will probably get a 42t ring. The bars are original 80s-era WT

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly FREE You Pay Postage

2013-12-22 Thread Linkbeak
I am thinning the printed herd and would like these to go to someone who wants them. I have 13 issues of Bicycle Quarterly from Winter 2008 (vol. 7 no. 2) through Spring 2012 (vol. 10 no. 3) This set is missing Vol. 7 no. 4. I will ship these either Media Mail (about $7.00) or Priority Mail

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread dougP
Guiness & brown rice? An interesting combination. "Where's the beef?" (to the tune of a long ago ad). Looking forward to the detailed report & photos. dougP On Sunday, December 22, 2013 12:35:34 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Just got back from Ojai/Ventura on a whirlwind overnighter...Frida

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Lol's Doug...yeah I recall that commercial. Yep I'm an olden. The Brown rice went with the Indian curry dish...figure since the British Empire spent so much time in the sub-continent they'd blend together sufficiently as it was they complimented each other quite well. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Christopher Chen
Supper classy folks. On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 3:39 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Lol's Doug...yeah I recall that commercial. Yep I'm an olden. The Brown > rice went with the Indian curry dish...figure since the British Empire > spent so much time in the sub-continent they'd blend together sufficient

[RBW] Solstice Ride

2013-12-22 Thread Meade Anderson
Dan, Eric, Greg, Paul and I did a loop through western Goochland and eastern Fluvanna Counties yesterday with lunch at an old stage stop, Wilmington and coffee on Elk Island. Record warm temperatures and dry weather made for a pleasant change from the often cold, damp, etc weather seen on the

[RBW] Waterford Hilsen Pearl Blue

2013-12-22 Thread Christopher Chen
Ever notice that it's *really* close to Pan-Am blue? Now that's classy. cc -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Bicycle Quarterly FREE You Pay Postage

2013-12-22 Thread Dan McNamara
I'll take them if they are still around. Thanks Dan > On Dec 22, 2013, at 3:02 PM, Linkbeak wrote: > > I am thinning the printed herd and would like these to go to someone who > wants them. I have 13 issues of Bicycle Quarterly from Winter 2008 (vol. 7 > no. 2) through Spring 2012 (vol. 10

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Cocochen just following yer lead :-) ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A lbert Einstein On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Christopher Chen wrote: > Supper classy folks. > > > On Sun

[RBW] Bicycle Quarterly FREE You Pay Postage

2013-12-22 Thread Linkbeak
So sorry everyone the BQs are spoken for. Joyce -- 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 th

[RBW] Re: A hunq of a 650B?

2013-12-22 Thread Bill Lindsay
There would be a lot more to it than just "lowering the canti-studs". For those looking for a 650B bike that's bigger than 58cm, there's a 59 Bleriot on SF Craigslist. On Saturday, December 21, 2013 5:45:43 PM UTC-8, Leslie wrote: > > I've thought the same thing: Riv doesn't have enough 650

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Mike Schiller
Hey Doug... lotta people eat nice meals without beef. and a lot more interesting meals too. Guinness on the other hand...that is more of a basic food group! KInda sad I was sick with a cold and missed the ride/campout. For sure I'll be there next time. ~mike -- You received this mess

[RBW] From the ground up - first installment

2013-12-22 Thread Tom Virgil
Spent a lazy afternoon after the night of the annual Christmas party for "church people". It's over, we are still married, and the house is intact. So I spent the afternoon putting the wheels together. Nothing spectacular here. The Wheelset

Re: [RBW] From the ground up - first installment

2013-12-22 Thread cyclotourist
I'd probably call my bike shop Velo City. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Tom Virgil wrote: > Spent a lazy afternoon after the night of the annual Christmas party for > "church people". It's over, we are still marrie

[RBW] Re: FS - Dia Compe/Tektro/Ritchey

2013-12-22 Thread stoker
Updated with price bumps... On Sunday, December 22, 2013 3:18:48 PM UTC-6, stoker wrote: > > Hello All - > > I have a few items for sale: > > *Dia Compe NGC-450 Center Pull Brake Set* - *SOLD* > > *Tektro R536 Brakeset* - front and rear. These are in excellent > condition. 57mm max reach. $35

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Coconutbill
Mike, you were certainly missed . The next time I look forward to pouring over this San Gabriel mountains map with you and picking your brain about some good spots . Be well! More photos and a detailed account to follow: Www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Coconutbill
Mike, you were certainly missed . The next time I look forward to pouring over this San Gabriel mountains map with you and picking your brain about some good spots . Be well! More photos and a detailed account to follow: Www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Coconutbill
Mike, you were certainly missed . The next time I look forward to pouring over this San Gabriel mountains map with you and picking your brain about some good spots . Be well! More photos and a detailed account to follow: Www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Solstice Ride

2013-12-22 Thread hsmitham
Meade, glad you folks got some warmth and a ride in before the next cold front. The country your riding in looks really peaceful. Thanks for sharing. ~Hugh On Sunday, December 22, 2013 4:01:30 PM UTC-8, Meade Anderson wrote: > > Dan, Eric, Greg, Paul and I did a loop through western Goochland an

[RBW] Re: From the ground up - first installment

2013-12-22 Thread dougP
And these are going on which bike? dougP On Sunday, December 22, 2013 6:32:29 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: > > Spent a lazy afternoon after the night of the annual Christmas party for > "church people". It's over, we are still married, and the house is intact. > So I spent the afternoon putt

[RBW] Edelux Light and Wheel ...

2013-12-22 Thread Eric Norris
... Have been sold. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Curtis McKenzie
That camp site looks great. Please tell us more soon. How did you discover it. On Sunday, December 22, 2013, Coconutbill wrote: > Mike, you were certainly missed . The next time I look forward to pouring > over this San Gabriel mountains map with you and picking your brain about > some good spo

Re: [RBW] Winter Solstice Hike a Bike S240

2013-12-22 Thread Hugh Smitham
Curtis both you and Mike were missed, and I'm working up a ride report...discovered good information for future rides. ~Hugh "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." -- A lbert Einstein On Sun, Dec

[RBW] Re: From the ground up - first installment

2013-12-22 Thread Tom Virgil
Sam has sturdy, sure footed Schwalbe Marathons. He will stay with that. This is something new. On Sunday, December 22, 2013 7:54:12 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > And these are going on which bike? > > dougP > > On Sunday, December 22, 2013 6:32:29 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >> Spent a lazy

[RBW] Re: From the ground up - first installment

2013-12-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
There is something about freshly, self built wheels that is truly satisfying! Congrats on the project! -- 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: A hunq of a 650B?

2013-12-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
+1 more... Between my 650b trek and 700c Atlantis I prefer the smaller wheels, and the hetre's :) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Greetings! - 64cm Atlantis?

2013-12-22 Thread Tony DeFilippo
The Atlantis for her first major parts swap tonight going to alba bars from moustache, they are set up with a dirt drop stem for now, shimano bar ends and shimano levers. My first around the block ride extended for about 20 minutes because I was enjoying it so much! This is the first time I've

[RBW] Budget Rivbike still in the works?

2013-12-22 Thread Michael
Remember this from a while back? Anyone heard anything. I think it was gonna be designed by an employee? -- 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-