RE: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Isn't the Gomez just a repainted/redecaled Betty? I'm guessing you can get a 62cm Gomez if you want one. BTW, why does it seem right to call the Betty Foy a "Betty", but the Yves Gomez a "Gomez"? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@go

RE: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

Obviously, the Betty/Gomez nickname differentiation is just me. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rene Sterental Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 10:28 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [R

RE: [RBW] Suntour/Nitto/Huret for sale

Hi, I'll take the Jubilee set. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J L Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 12:57 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Suntour/Nitto/Huret for sale Hey every

RE: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

This thread has probably run its course, but Khaleed, if you'd like to ride a 61cm Atlantis, I've got one in Wilmington, DE. I'll be out of the country till later this month, but you're welcome to ride it (or my 60cm Quickbeam, or 61cm Homer) whenever you like once I get back. -Original M

RE: [RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

Beautiful bike. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Zaelia Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 11:35 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas I'm also a lurker. I haven't posted simply because I'

RE: [RBW] hiawatha posters

BEAUTIFUL! They look great together. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Seth Vidal Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 9:09 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] hiawatha posters I just got the n

RE: [RBW] Re: What is that thing to the right of the fork crown?

Animals tune! Excellent. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of grant Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 11:06 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: What is that thing to the right of the fork crown? It COULD be

Re: [RBW] Re: New Simple One frame

Is this batch actually in Walnut Creek? Sent from my iPad On Apr 21, 2011, at 11:13 AM, "mike" wrote: > > The latest word is that this first batch, at least will have Canti/V > brake mounts and NOT have the cream head tube. Sounded mostly like > some communication issues between Taiwan and Wa

Re: [RBW] Riv Rally East and The Weather...

I would try very hard to attend if rescheduled Sent from my iPad On Apr 25, 2011, at 5:04 PM, "Montclair BobbyB" wrote: > The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is > begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the > entire weekend... (which of course

RE: [RBW] Re: How many bicycle Haikus have you sent in?

Taking off on the G.E. Blackham, M.D. 1883 quote on the Rivsite opening page: To better manhood: Biking is the chosen way. Dyspepsia vanquished. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of pb Sent: Wednesday, April 2

RE: [RBW] bars for a simpleone?

I'm 6 feet (or a little less), 86 PBH (or a little more), thus not hugely different sizing than Bruce. I have 46cm Noodles on my Quickbeam, and I love them -- 3 totally distinct hand positions (and several variants thereof) means excellent hand/wrist comfort, and although I'm no great climber,

RE: [RBW] duomatic

Yup. New SA Duomatic coaster brake hub waiting for frame. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jandrews_nyc Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 8:13 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] duomatic Anyone planning to g

RE: [RBW] Re: duomatic

Yeah, if I had it to do over again, I'd go for the f/w version, too. I was thinking you could build a really clean-looking bike (no brake calipers or levers, no derailleurs (obviously) or shifters), but now I'm thinking I don't want to rely solely on a coaster brake, so I'll probably have a Neo

RE: [RBW] Re: duomatic

I'm using an 8 speed SA hub with a drum brake (on an '80s Fuji mountain bike), and it seems to be well built, no problems so far. Haven't built the Duomatic wheel yet, but the level of finish seems comparable to the 8 speed. Bobby Birmingham, who posts frequently to this group, seems to have ext

RE: [RBW] duomatic

ring me to install rear calipers. On Sat, May 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: > Yup.  New SA Duomatic coaster brake hub waiting for frame. > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Beha

RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Pics!!!

It would be very cool. I'm in. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 1:25 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Pics!!! Robert: Yes, we all agre

RE: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color Ortlieb panniers for the Romulus?

Boys, boys -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:27 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Color-Coordination Assistance: Which color

RE: [RBW] Re: VO Porter Rack

I don't have pictures, but I installed on one a 1970s Motobecane with Honjo fenders and DIDN'T anchor the rack to the fenders -- no problems. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Friday, May 13, 201

RE: [RBW] FS: Phil Wood SS Wheelset

Can you send a couple of pics? This is pretty close to what I was looking for. How old are the wheels? Still true? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of gios1978 Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 7:43 AM To: RBW

RE: [RBW] FS: Phil Wood SS Wheelset

Sorry all -Original Message- From: Allingham II, Thomas J (WIL) Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 1:29 PM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] FS: Phil Wood SS Wheelset Can you send a couple of pics? This is pretty close to what I was looking for. How o

RE: [RBW] 58 Saluki Bomber

Steve: Why are you selling it, and do you have any idea what you are hoping to get for it? I'm interested. Tom -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 2:51 PM To: fra

RE: [RBW] guu watanabe bag videos

I have a small burgundy saddlebag from them (bought from Bill at Wallingford Bikes), and it really is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Easily the equal of Berthoud, maybe better. But with Wallingford out of the line, I don't know of anyone in the US carrying it. Their website (there used to

RE: [RBW] Re: Handlebar setup

I have 'em on my AHH, and I love them. But I'm not hard to please on handlebars -- many feel great to me, including wide Noodles and narrow old Nittos and Cinellis. And Moustaches, and Albas, and Bullmeese From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rb

RE: [RBW] Re: "Top 10 bike design innovations of 2011"

And the Paul Flatbed is purpose-designed for CASE transportation -- much more efficient beverage transportation. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:35 AM To:

RE: [RBW] Re: FS: Parts I am selling from Bombadil

Will: I'll take the Brooks. E-mail me -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of williwoods Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:43 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: FS: Parts I am selling from Bombadil New low

RE: [RBW] Considering new pedals

The White pedals are a little (well, actually, a lot) slippery without clips when wet. They are great pedals, though -- very comfortable. I really like the Bruce Gordon half clips with them. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@goog

RE: [RBW] Re: Considering new pedals

>From an outside observer -- +1 on the White pedal/BG 1/2 clip combo. It's >really great. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Gordon Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 12:34 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegr

RE: [RBW] Re: WTB: Schmidt SON & Edelux

Attitude? I think Peter White folks are extremely helpful, even on arcane questions. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 1:47 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: WTB: S

Re: [RBW] Re: Wee, very wee, pannier? Sent from my iPhone

I have a pair of these, and like them a lot. But the attachment system isn't ideal for some racks. Sent from my iPad On Jun 17, 2011, at 7:58 PM, "Montclair BobbyB" wrote: > You may have seen these... I don't own one, but love the way they > look, as well as the fact that they're repurposed

Re: [RBW] ISO: 36 hole dynohub

Patek Philippe ads, almost verbatim Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2011, at 5:45 PM, "Steve Palincsar" wrote: > On Sun, 2011-06-19 at 15:29 -0600, Bertin753 wrote: >> Cheap Herse!! Cheap Herse!! Actually, given the build I got and the price >> asked, as well as the trade for the S12 kit and at-c

RE: [RBW] Re: The bike collection (or hoard?)

Operational: 1990s Ibis Mojo steel front suspension MTB. 1970s Gitane Tour de France, all Campy, Challenge Parigi-Roubaix 29mm tires. 2010 AHH, Fastboy Slim. JB Greens. 2010 Riv Atlantis, custom pewter paint, Alba bars, fully racked and set for touring w/ fat Marathon Supremes. 2009 Quickbea

Re: [RBW] Re: HS

I sympathize. I did the same for 8 days, but curiosity finally trumped caution. I was the last one in the pool. Sent from my iPad On Jun 27, 2011, at 7:50 PM, "Pondero" wrote: > I thought, pondered, and agonized, but couldn't pull the trigger. > > Congratulations to adventurous out there.

RE: [RBW] Re: B17

I'm in a state of joke overload over that statement. Or at least envy. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of eflayer Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 1:53 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: HS

ot;robert zeidler" wrote: > Anybody hear anything? > > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J > wrote: >> I sympathize. I did the same for 8 days, but curiosity finally trumped >> caution. I was the last one in the pool. >> >> Sent

RE: [RBW] Re: wow

close to a maroon S1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/5639747936/in/set-72157623567913352 From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 2:43 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@goog

RE: [RBW] Rivendell owners in Tampa Bay area

here's a link to a map of Riv owners. Probably no longer up to date, as Renaiisance closed at the end of last year, but interesting still. But alas nobody listed in Tampa Bay area. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c

RE: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

36, 40 and 48 are, I think, spoke counts. I've got Paul hubs on the truss bike I built with Mike Flanigan at A.N.T. They're beautiful, and smooth, but I don't have more than 500 miles on them. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony

RE: [RBW] Happy New Bike Day (Orange Quickbeam Edition)!

Congrats, David! My QB is my favorite bike -- I keep coming back to it no matter what else (including other Rivs) I've been riding. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of cyclotourist Sent: Thursday, August 22,

RE: [RBW] Re: front or rear rack?

The Sackville Saddlesack Large is huge - and the loading is very easy and practical. It's true it needs a rack, so that you COULD run panniers. But it's just SO easy to load, and it feels like it will handle anything... If you like the Medium, you'll LOVE the Large. From: rbw-owners-bunch@goo

RE: [RBW] New rack!

That is HOT. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Moore Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 4:14 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: [RBW] New rack! By Chauncey Matthews of Matthews Custom Cycles, delivered this afternoon. -- RESUMES THA

RE: [RBW] FS: Nitto R-14 and Paul Flatbed racks

Killer deal on the Flatbed. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marty Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 1:59 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] FS: Nitto R-14 and Paul Flatbed racks Switched the Wald Woody basket to the

RE: [RBW] wtb: dynamo headlights

I do have some extra lights. Hit me off list. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Calhoun Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 12:18 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] wtb: dynamo headlights Hi all, I'm thinkin

RE: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois tire mishap -- user error

What brake is on the rear now? I've had very good success with the Dia-Compe 750 brake on 650B conversions. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Toshi Takeuchi Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:19 PM To: rbw

RE: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Any other Mystery Bike owners want to share some pics? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allingham II, Thomas J Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 1:55 PM To: 'rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Mo

RE: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

OK, here's your Mystery Bike fix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/9724864903/in/set-72157635480441565 And here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8367710962/in/set-72157630957672582 It's interesting - Mark Nobilette built 9 (I think) of these bikes, but I've never seen pics of

RE: [RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Grant told me more than a year ago that he’d really like to do a production run of these bikes. That it actually got a name suggests that’s still a possibility, I would think. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Virgil Sent: Thurs

Re: [RBW] Dia Compe Ene Ciclo 700 x 28c Tire

I used it briefly on a SimpleOne. Very nice riding tire, but I like something with more volume. Its color is quite dark brown. On Sep 21, 2013, at 11:46 AM, "Jim Cloud" mailto:cloud...@aol.com>> wrote: Has anyone in the group used this tire? It's sold by various suppliers, including Velo

RE: [RBW] Re: Anybody put a Large Saddlesack on top of Sackville Panniers?

Kip: If you do decide on the FR panniers, and would like to save some $$$, I have an unused set I'd be willing to part with. Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kip Otteson Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:09 PM To: rbw-owners-

RE: [RBW] Re: Sam H. pinched dropout repair advice?

The Mystery Bike arrived with a bent drive side dropout (I think UPS gave it a too-healthy whack at some point in its voyage from Walnut Creek to Wilmington. Anyway, I just put a towel over it, saddled up a big pipe wrench on the dropout over the towel, and bent it back slowly. Didn't even dis

RE: [RBW] Sam H. pinched dropout repair advice?

I should have said that I did use the DAG-2 to make sure I had gotten it back where it belonged From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Gibson Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 9:02 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

RE: [RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale

Yes, manual. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Virgil Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 12:23 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: 54 cm Rivendell Quickbeam for sale This was a sweet deal. Looking forward t

RE: [RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

Funny. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chen Sent: Friday, October 04, 2013 2:24 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack What's funny is Manny hasn't commented on this, and he's t

RE: [RBW] Wooden Fenders for Atlantis - photos / suggestions

I agree with most of Bill's observations, but not necessarily his conclusion, about wood fenders. In the right application, I like 'em. "The flat ones do a lousy job as fenders, letting any real water spray out to the sides." This is a relative statement; it's true that the flat wooden fender

Re: [RBW] Re: Wooden Fenders for Atlantis - photos / suggestions

Only an impression but they seem very durable versus bumps. Like a baseball bat. On Oct 14, 2013, at 4:26 PM, "Minh" mailto:mgiangs...@gmail.com>> wrote: No personal experience with woody fenders in use, but i've seen Tom A's in person, and they are beautiful. He's done a stellar job of descri

RE: [RBW] Re: Wooden Fenders for Atlantis - photos / suggestions

+1 on Cody, who runs Woody's (and makes the fenders, too!). He's a really nice guy, very responsive and easy to deal with. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of johnb Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 12:43 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegr

RE: [RBW] Brooks Leather Bar Tape

Peter: On the Bullmoose Boscos on my Mystery Bike/Proto-App, I used cork grips, then cotton tape (shellacked), then Brooks leather tap in the middle section between the bullmose stem pieces. I don't think it looks over the top, but that's a subjective judgment. Here's a pic of mine, but you'l

RE: [RBW] Brooks Leather Bar Tape

Thank you, that is perfect. Now don't get offended if I totally rip off that look! On Oct 18, 2013 11:24 AM, "Allingham II, Thomas J" mailto:thomas.alling...@skadden.com>> wrote: Peter: On the Bullmoose Boscos on my Mystery Bike/Proto-App, I used cork grips, then cotton ta

RE: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa 58.7 Web Special but...

You should ride one. Its looks might grown on you. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 11:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa 58.7 Web Special but... Seriously

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa 58.7 Web Special but...

Must be the latter. On mine, at least, there's nothing particularly unconventional about the stops, and plenty of ways to install a hanger. On Oct 18, 2013, at 10:12 PM, "sameness" mailto:samen...@gmail.com>> wrote: Keven's is set up the same way, so

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa 58.7 Web Special but...

Sure, what do you want to know? The only thing I've ever measured are the Brobdingnagian chain stays, which if I remember correctly are 47.5 cm. But I can measure whatever you want, and offer the matching datapoint that the bike is a wonderful fit for me (~86 pbh). > On Oct 19, 2013, at 9:28

Re: [RBW] Re: Appaloosa 58.7 Web Special but...

Soon as I get home. > On Oct 19, 2013, at 11:34 AM, "Perry Bessas" wrote: > > Just a general idea of sizing (i.e., compared to a better known riv). So, for > example, "A 60cm Rambo fits me perfectly, and my Appaloosa is ___cm." > > • Perry > >

RE: [RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback

I ran one on my Quickbeam for a couple of years. Only problem I ever had was with a raincoat strapped to the rack (inadequately). A sleeve got loose, and managed to wrap itself around one of the long stays and into the spokes. Bent the stay a bit (deflection maybe 15 degrees). I bent it back

RE: [RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback

Minh: You could mount a Large Wald on the Platrack - they're pretty big, as you probably know, and I they're not big enough to get the cargo inside the walls, you could always just stack either on top of the basket, or tilted into the basket, comme ca (this basket is a small, but you get the id

RE: [RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback

But the Platrack has two additional straight supports to the front dropouts. I've loaded a LOT more than 4.4 lbs on my Platracks. The limit is not what the rack will carry but how much handling degradation I'm willing to tolerate. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bun

RE: [RBW] Tuesday Night Ride

Great report, Andy - inspirational. Gotta get a group started in lil' ol' Delaware. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ascpgh Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Tuesday Night

RE: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Great pic! Happy rider for sure... From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 12:04 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell. I finally have a pic of me o

RE: [RBW] FS: Suntour, Simplex, Phil, Shimano, Paul, DOS ENO

Joe: I'll take the White Ind DOS ENO f/w, and the Paul hub, if they're still available. Is the hub the high-flange model? Fixed/free? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bernard Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 6:10 PM To: rbw-owne

RE: [RBW] Re: Need collectives help on color choice.

Aw, shucks, Bill. But Hugh, if you are really looking for understated, here it is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7107210911/in/set-72157624427413755 The color looks a lot richer (but still understated) in person, especially in the sunlight. -Original Message- From: rbw-

RE: [RBW] Re: Need collectives help on color choice.

But not earth-tone - metal-tone! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Mc Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 9:41 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Need collectives help on color choice. I will always vote

RE: [RBW] Re: Winter Projects, 2013/14 version

+1! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ascpgh Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 9:07 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Winter Projects, 2013/14 version Bobby: Here's to successful completion of self-imposed w

RE: [RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

+1 on the Titanium - looks great on everything. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Morgano Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 7:22 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell?

RE: [RBW] Re: POLL: You like Gray or black housing for your Rivendell? Ferrules?

Black, blue, red, white, silver, yellow and gray, in 5, 10 or 25 foot lengths available from Harris Cyclery here, Patrick: http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=2984 . It's great stuff. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patri

RE: [RBW] Soma C line: first ride & impressions

The green Thin Gripsters are, uh, dope. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Philip Williamson Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2013 1:24 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Soma C line: first ride

RE: [RBW] FS: Nitto Stems, Jannd Rack, Soma Tires

John: $35 shipped for the Dirt Drop? Tom From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of john Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 1:46 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] FS: Nitto Stems, Jannd Rack, Soma Tires Hi all. I've got se

RE: [RBW] Re: Catalogue

Just spoke to Brian at Riv, who told me all the free catalogs have been mailed already -- but note that if you didn't get one, a free catalog will be placed in every order until they run out! Just placed an order (toe straps and wool boxers, perfect combo!), and can't wait to get the box with t

[RBW] RE: Nigel Smythe Tweed Saddlebag

Time for a bag purge, eh? -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marc Schwartz Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 12:21 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe Tweed Saddlebag F

RE: [RBW] Frame Pump, to strap or not to strap

Where you have a potentially colliding handlebar/top tube combo, a strategically placed pump strap can save some grief. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Morgano Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 10:53 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch Su

RE: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders

Why not take off the fender flap? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Elisabeth Sherwood Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 3:36 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Fall = fenders I had Sheldon's fender nuts t

RE: [RBW] Re: Velocity Rims, Again

Bill: Revealing my ignorance: this had never occurred to me before. Obvious, once someone points it out, but...well, anyway, another point of inspection. Thanks for pointing it out. Tom (whose cluelessness knows practically no bounds) Allingham From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mail

RE: [RBW] WTB: Park CN-10 cable & housing cutter

I bought one new, but find that I have to do a lot of dressing of the housing ends after I make the cut. Is there some trick to getting a clean cut? I've never used mine for anything but housing. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of T

RE: [RBW] Cable Management (or) More Twine

Apart from the time involved (which I think might not end up being too bad), is there any reason not to twine the length of the wire run? I twined the taillight cable on the lng rear rack strut run on my Mystery Bike and it looked pretty good, but I didn't consider twining the rest of the c

RE: [RBW] Re: Hetres vs. Pari-Moto, your thoughts?

Wait - you can change tires whenever you want? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 2:33 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Hetres vs. Pari-Moto, your thoughts? I thi

RE: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell.

Anyone? Now I feel REALLY inadequate. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry Powers Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2014 6:37 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [RBW] Re: Multiple grand randonnees on a Rivendell. The

RE: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

Pic is from Peter White’s site. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 1:45 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards? My deep

RE: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

I think the pic illustrates your point, which is that the mid-fork fender mount solution could look fine, even normal, if the stay-bending is done with care. Peter White don’t build haphazard-looking bicycles. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] O

RE: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards?

That Hunq is a BEAUTIFUL bike. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Takashi Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:10 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Any metal fenders have QR like longboards? Looks like there is

RE: [RBW] Re: Reorganizing Betty

Also, I think it was the ‘fiend who set up a Flickr group called “Rivendogs”, IIRC. Expansion to “Rivenpets” would serve your purpose? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Herbitter Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 5:48 PM To: rbw-

RE: [RBW] Sam H. + Hetres + Fenders = Tire Rub?

On a 48 Sam, with Longboards, I thought Hetres were too close for comfort. 38mm B-lines (a very nice tire) fit very comfortably. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

RE: [RBW] Sam H. + Hetres + Fenders = Tire Rub?

My 48cm Sam is a recent blue model. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Young Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:51 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Sam H. + Hetres + Fenders = Tire Rub? Hey gang, I have

RE: [RBW] New Compass tires?

My order for the 700C 38mm is already in – I’m going to try them on my Hilsen. Report to follow. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 2:59 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

RE: [RBW] New Compass tires?

Minh – No fenders on my Hilsen, but I can measure actual width on the rims (I think they’re Synergies). T From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 3:55 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: R

RE: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

I built a wheel for my MB-2 Resurrectio project using the SA 2 speed coaster brake kickback hub. So far the hub has been very reliable, and it’s a great simple solution if you’re looking for just a little more gear range. If I were doing it again, however, I’d prefer not to use the coaster bra

RE: [RBW] New Rear Racks

If you try to put one in your cart, “out of stock” message appears. Bummer. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Campbell Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] New Rear Racks

RE: [RBW] Re: 9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?

Not sure if this is a relevant data point, Bobby, but the Rohloff shifter on my Stealth Bomba is nothing more than a cable puller – the indexing that is provided by the Alfine shifter actually resides, for the Rohloff, inside the hub. (Exactly HOW it is provided for inside the hub is beyond my

RE: [RBW] Re: A lugged steel boomerang? My Hillborne is back!

Great story. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 2:45 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: A lugged steel boomerang? My Hillborne is back! When I pulled up my MonsterCr

RE: [RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

My first “real” bike was a red Sears 3 speed with upright bars (I was 10). I took them off immediately and replaced them with drops, wrapped in lime green semi-transparent plastic tape. I thought it was the shit. Rode it to school 3 years running every day, 6th through 8th grade. It was sto

RE: [RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

There seems to be a lot of jonesing for fat bikes this winter! Me, too. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 3:57 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike pre

RE: [RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

Let some air out – the perfect bike will become uber-perfect. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of LeahFoy Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 6:28 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Evolution of your bike preference?

RE: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam

I’ve had my Quickbeam for 4 years, and it remains my favorite bike (I also have a Homer, an Atlantis, a Bombadil, and the Mystery Bike). I have shifted to the small ring exactly once, just to see what it was like. Rolling country around here, but no long sustained climbing. 68 gear inches wor

RE: [RBW] Riv Quickbeam and a BikeDC Portrait

Great pics – thanks for sharing! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 4:41 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Riv Quickbeam and a BikeDC Portrait Hi all, I rarely post to this list,

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