[RBW] Re: FS: Rare Nitto rack, new

2012-09-19 Thread Bill
sold! On Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:51:11 AM UTC-5, Bill wrote: > > For Sale: > > A Nitto RN201 saddlebag support rack. > > Only available to Japanese domestic market. I have never seen these > anywhere besides Japan. > > Attaches to rear cantilever brakes

[RBW] Re: Drop Bar Suggestions?

2012-10-06 Thread Bill
nitto m106 nas grand bois parallel both are quite excellent. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/cPDEDosxufsJ. To post to this group, s

[RBW] Ways to make your Rivendell cheap

2015-11-06 Thread Bill
For 17 thou I'd want some nice lugs, just like on a Riv. -- 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 po

[RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

2015-11-24 Thread Bill
Do the foil hats that some wear offer some degree of protection??? -- 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.

[RBW] Columbus, OH

2015-12-21 Thread Bill
I've been pedalling in this neck of the woods for over 45 years and have been to every shop inside the outerbelt numerous times. Baer Wheels is by far the best one around as well as the most Rivish/Bobish. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: An opportunistic Sunday

2016-08-29 Thread Bill
Geez. Two years already. Time flies when you're having fun. I had both moustache bars and noodles on my/your Saluki and both were great. The PurpleLuki now sports noodles and like getting accustomed to a pair of comfortable shoes there's no motive to try anything else. Late congrats on the new

[RBW] Re: FS: 55cm Butternut Appaloosa

2016-11-12 Thread Bill
It's still a steal. -- 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-o

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Bike tagging and/or stolen bike registry?

2016-01-20 Thread Bill
A profile picture of the bike in its most recent configuration (I'm a serial cockpit swapper) helps too. That plus the serial number and your contact information makes for a good flier to be left at local pawn shops and the like. If it gets resold before a police-reported serial number catches u

[RBW] Re: Mid-Atlantic 2016 Snow

2016-01-26 Thread Bill
XO-3 with Nokians and a Wald basket: the ultimate winter riding machine. It won't be long before it all melts and you'll be Saluking again. Enjoy this while it's still here. Buckeye Bill in snowless Columbus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Ready to Ride

2016-01-26 Thread Bill
I don't understand why most of them didn't sell immediately. Is it getting to where people can't ride bikes just like they can't drive standard shift cars - i.e., they've just never learned? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] WTB: A. Homer Hilsen

2016-02-09 Thread Bill
A canti AHH is called a Saluki. ;) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: The joys of modern lighting... we've come a long way!

2016-02-13 Thread Bill
Let's not forget the 1948 Tucker's "Cyclops Eye". -- 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 t

[RBW] CLEM-mentum

2016-02-15 Thread Bill
Maybe there's an electric motor hiding in the seat tube. This calls for a surprise technical inspection. That Walnut Creek Skunk Works is always up to something. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: No bike parking lockable signs? What's going on these days???

2016-02-25 Thread Bill
Not legal to lock a bike to a tree? Mother Nature is silently shedding tears. -- 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] FS: 58cm Saluki Custom Color

2016-03-03 Thread Bill
or someone pining for a 650b Homerish bike. "Two Saluki" Bill in Columbus Ohio -- 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

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

2016-03-12 Thread Bill
How about a looong chainstay version? Never say never. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Roscoe Bubba headbadge

2016-03-21 Thread Bill
As if revealing the head badge is going to make any difference. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Hat quest

2016-04-06 Thread Bill
Miles: That would make an interesting tan on top for those who are folliclely challenged. -- 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+u

[RBW] Re: Stainless dropouts on non-custom Rivendell models?

2015-03-21 Thread Bill
My DTT Sam was one of the first of the Waterfords and the rear dropouts look the same as your Atlantis. -- 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: Coffee Outside

2015-04-01 Thread Bill
@dougP. At my age I'll take all that I can get. -- 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 thi

[RBW] Re: Would you take the lane?

2015-04-01 Thread Bill
As others have implied holding up three fingers says to some "read between the lines". The good Deacon is the last guy I ever expect to convey that message. I say take the lane as it already belongs to you and if someone wants to argue the point open with a "God bless you, brother, how can I

Re: [RBW] Perfect number of bikes = N?

2015-04-16 Thread Bill
Yeah, Mike. The Jones Plus is an itch I may have to scratch some day. Pictures, please. On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 9:14:44 PM UTC-4, Eric Daume wrote: > > Mike, > > I'd love to see some pictures of your Jones Plus. > > Eric, who just bought a new/used frame, but, you know... > > On Thu, Apr

[RBW] Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-29 Thread Bill
Yeah, it's too bad companies like Riv and Waterford aren't huge enough to afford dedicated QC engineers who closely scrutinize every little component specification to ensure totally flawless consumer products. You know, like Trek. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki on it's way back

2015-05-22 Thread Bill
calls it tells me every time I ride it. Bill "repeat Saluki offender" Eberle Columbus -- 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] Lots of reconfiguration, resulting in three handlebar tape jobs this weekend.

2015-05-25 Thread Bill
Those Bosco bars would sizzle with a total harlequin wrap. Looks great (APPROVE) as done though. -- 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

[RBW] Airless tires: What's old is new, with a cushy twist

2017-04-24 Thread Bill
Ima heading over to my LBS to see if they have any of these yet. 😁 -- 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.

[RBW] PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread Bill
I don't understand how a seller would go through the effort to box the bike for shipping but otherwise would not bother to replace the taillight battery. It could just be a consignment and the lister presents the bike exactly as received, greasy, dirty, rusty, and dead battery, hoping to make so

[RBW] Butch Bubbe

2017-05-22 Thread Bill
APPROVE! -- 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

[RBW] HubbuHubbuH ride report

2017-05-22 Thread Bill
Priceless. -- 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-bun

[RBW] Re: Wrenching on the Bombadil

2015-06-15 Thread Bill
If you were to GIVE me that Bomber, of course not until the bars are taped, twined, and the shellac is dry, I wouldn't change a single thing. We know it's the right size, so it'll fit me perfectly, and then you could keep the XO-3. With the increase in garage space you could fill in with a bigg

[RBW] FS: MUSA railroad/hickory shirt L

2015-06-16 Thread Bill
Too much bacon and no jogging- does this mean the shirt is now too large for you??? -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] FS: Testing local waters for complete bike sale of 59c Bleriot

2015-06-16 Thread Bill
Wow - that was my size too. I pined for a 59 Bleriot for a number of years until my first of two 60 Salukis came along. Nice to see it'll stay in the "family" of fellow listers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: Anne on the Great Divide

2015-06-27 Thread Bill
I'm with MBB on this. Anne, enjoy every mile, every minute, and savor every bite of pie. The snow won't hit for another four to six months, so don't rush it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] Sunday Morning Coffee

2015-06-29 Thread Bill
It's good to see the Greenaluki back on the road! -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam

2015-07-15 Thread Bill
A second top tube adds two more stylish lugs to an already handsome frame. -- 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...@googl

[RBW] A day in the life of a working class Amsterdam bicycle repair shop.

2015-08-12 Thread Bill
I wonder if he repairs frames of MCFRBs? Or not. -- 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: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group

2015-08-15 Thread Bill
Another FWIW: A USPS Postal Money Order sent by ordinary USPS snailmail takes a little longer but provides some degree of protection coverage with mail fraud laws. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Re: Lower price: bike+extra wheelset

2015-08-21 Thread Bill
ssic and my Sam Hillborne got together and sired an offspring. Killer price on that package. Someone's gonna be very happy when they get this. Bill in Ohio On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:26:21 PM UTC-4, eeashlock wrote: > > Have to sell, can't ride anymore because of osteoporosi

[RBW] 26 x 1.8-1.95" knobby recommendation

2015-08-25 Thread Bill
I ran a 1.9 front and a 2.1 rear with Planet Bike fenders on my XO-3 which is now under new ownership. I'd sure love to get another one some day. ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: Another busted head tube

2011-11-07 Thread Bill
This is the reason that a weekly cleaning/wipe-down does more than just make a bike look pretty. Check it like it belongs to a shifty looking seller and you're considering buying it. BTW, I love the old Italian steel too. Bill On Nov 6, 2:28 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > To piggy-bac

Re: [RBW] Clementine

2016-12-13 Thread Bill
It's fantastic so far, but still unfinished: Green front hub and seatpost; gold rear hub and stem. -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: Hillborne 6-degree upsloping top tube

2017-01-06 Thread Bill
Before tossing the baby out with the bathwater I'd suggest examining fit and components. Consider stem height and extension along with handlebar choice, width, and position. Also saddle height and fore/aft position as well as tire choice and pressures. I also have a 60cm Sam and we are the same

[RBW] So what do I put in my tea now?

2017-01-07 Thread Bill
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thescienceofnutrition.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/gary-taubes-is-a-blowhard/amp/ Maybe Gary Taubes isn't right. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

[RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

2017-02-17 Thread Bill
The rear dropouts are stamped "WATERFORD". -- 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 gro

[RBW] RB-1 vs Rivendell

2017-03-04 Thread Bill
I'd keep the RB-1 and ride it for the season and acclimate to its peculiarities. Give it a chance to show you what it can do. You might end up wanting to hang on to it. If not, you'll know that moving on to something else is the right decision. Bill Eberle Columbus, Ohio -- You rec

[RBW] Atlantis Fender recommendations

2017-08-08 Thread Bill
I'm using 52mm Velo Orange Zeppelins on Snoqualmie Pass tires with no issues. They're not overly roomy but I'm OK with what I've got. They'd be good with anything smaller, i.e., 42, 40, or 38. I've wrangled with Honjo installations before and these were much easier, even though they employ the s

[RBW] 21 speed rear?

2017-08-18 Thread Bill
Maybe a chain styled after the Cannondale Lefty fork, i.e., link plates only on one side with extra narrow rollers attached. -- 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,

[RBW] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

2017-08-31 Thread Bill
I'd try to find bar tape for the lift-a-tube to match the stem color. It's already looking like a fun machine, however I hope there's a front rack and basket in its future. In a word, APPROVE. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Why is he called tapebubba?

2023-10-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
0/ The Stuffer fold-detail: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53280810608/in/album-72177720311848850/ Thanks for indulging me. Let me know if you you want one (or more than one). Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:10:52 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

2023-10-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
eumatic trail and a huge slick contact patch. Once my weirdo reasons for not riding it are lifted, then I'll get out on it more and form a relationship. I love my build and will give it a VERY thorough shake down before forming any real lasting opinions. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

[RBW] Silver2 cranks!

2023-10-25 Thread Bill Lindsay
ol! https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/romans-57cm-legolas-865cm-pbh Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Expert level bike commuting strategies?

2023-10-26 Thread Bill Lindsay
they've moved my office down there. It's $30 a month, and it's a one-man operation. He uses the money for a good cause. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:26:25 AM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Lately I have been biking to work again

Re: [RBW] Expert level bike commuting strategies?

2023-10-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
e ~440 miles in my > town. Rides get less and less efficient at picking up new miles as you ride… > > Eric > > > On Friday, October 27, 2023, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Since you're recording your commute on Strava, I'd recommend having a >> look at Wandre

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Bill Fulford
I frames look very nice. I’m a bit surprised that they kept the name. I prefer the Gus Boots Willsen. On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6:00:06 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > @Richard, > Right on 👍 > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 2:55 PM Richard Rose wrote: > >> I know ! >> Sent fr

Re: [RBW] It finally happened re: Clem stock tires

2023-11-09 Thread Bill Lindsay
Kenda Quick whatevers. I also acknowledge that there are people who would turn down an ice cold Corona on a hot day because they can't imagine drinking that swill. I'll take a bike ride on Kenda Quick Bitumen over not riding, and I'd take a cold Corona over going thirsty. Bil

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
tively for sale. Although if you were eager to lease it for an extended period, I bet she could be convinced. Hers is Mermaid, and its full end to end length is 72 inches, plus or minus a quarter-inch, with 650B x 48 Rene Herse knobbies and no fenders. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-11 Thread Bill Lindsay
While we're at it, it would be fun I think for you to consider what's the wheelbase of Joe Bernard's custom. #SWBST BL in EC On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:20:38 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Leah > > My recommendation for an alternative set of academic questi

[RBW] Re: Sizing Down? Pocket ‘Pus.

2023-11-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
e the same length, and is a very promising option for your "train bike" build concept. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 9:03:10 AM UTC-8 J J wrote: > *Bill requests: * > *3. YOU own a medium/small Glorious or Wilbury. Please measure the total >

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
want and you could trade? There are ways to shake things loose in this community. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:53:51 AM UTC-8 modemm...@gmail.com wrote: > Yeah, the Riv ones I knew about. 90 bucks just to mount shifters is really > expensive, tho

[RBW] Re: Platypus for Clem L?

2023-11-13 Thread Bill Schairer
ot; https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/bik/d/eisentraut-step-through-road-bike/7682405954.html Bill S San Diego On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 5:56:27 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > I had a different steel frame and all I can describe is that when I was > riding I felt like I was draggin

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
re very nicely made, work great, and the pair comes in at less than > $40. > > On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> If you are eager to acquire the X and O thumbie mounts that Rivendell >> sells and want to pay less than 45 dollars ea

[RBW] Re: WTB: Lime Olive 50 cm Platypus frame

2023-11-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm judging. I still am in favor of a "SWBSTST". A Short Wheel Base Sporty Travel Step Through would be swank! Somebody offer Leah a 52 Betty that she can paint Lime-Olive! That'll force her hand! Bill "Judgy Judgerson" Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, Novem

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

2023-11-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
ly made, work great, and the pair comes in at less than >> $40. >> >> On Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> If you are eager to acquire the X and O thumbie mounts that Rivendell >>> sells and want to pay less than 45 do

[RBW] Re: Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite is the Lezyne screw on head. Never mind me! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:21:38 AM UTC-8 fiddl...@gmail.com wrote: > I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 ye

[RBW] Re: Favorite Floor Pump Head?

2023-11-15 Thread Bill Lindsay
at fits > on a Schrader is very intriguing > > On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2:56:48 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite >> is the Lezyne screw on head. Never mind me! >> >> Bill Lin

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

2023-11-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
My purple Rivendell is pretty different from most other purple Rivendells. I was going for a "mineral purple" and the name of the shade is Amethyst Smoke. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51310826119/in/photolist-26anPuR-2iHBJM3-2iHDjYZ-2mbaoXR Bill "smoke &#x

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
t almost all of us view google groups as a webpage doesn't change what happens under the hood. There are still a proud few who still only interact with Google groups in their email client. Bizarre but true. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:01:00 AM UTC-8 Gart

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

2023-11-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
I want to know more about that turtle-shaped moss-covered rock! That guy is a bad ass. Excellent work Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote: > A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our (

[RBW] Re: 2024 -- 30 years of RBW

2023-11-19 Thread Bill Rhea
I went to the 25th anniversary campout at Sam Taylor SP and it was a BLAST Is anybody pulling together a 30th anniversary campout? July or August 2024 maybe? -br On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 3:27:56 PM UTC-7 Jim M. wrote: > I pulled this t-shirt out of my dresser today. It reminded me that

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa 57cm Purple

2023-11-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Matthew Is there a backstory for why you aren't opening the box and giving it a try? Did you have a change of heart? Or a financial need cropped up? Or you found a used one, and don't need two? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00:09 PM UTC-8 Matthe

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 57cm Purple

2023-11-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
h. > > > > On Nov 20, 2023, at 3:25 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Matthew > > Is there a backstory for why you aren't opening the box and giving it a > try? Did you have a change of heart? Or a financial need cropped up? Or > you found a used one, and d

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-21 Thread Bill Lindsay
One detail from the narrative on Roman's Legolas: His serial number is MN18RMS. (M)ark (N)obilette 20(18) (RMS) Roman's initials. Sure enough I looked at my serial number and it's got my initials too! That's pretty fun. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, Octo

[RBW] My Legolas is now a 2x10

2023-11-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
/ Happy Thanksgiving to all y'all. I earned my dinner! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- 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

[RBW] Re: My Legolas is now a 2x10

2023-11-24 Thread Bill Lindsay
ough to set up. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, November 24, 2023 at 2:54:13 AM UTC-8 R. Alexis wrote: > Nice! How does that SRAM Force 1x rear der work on that set up? Wondered > why one couldn't use it on a double or triple. Nice to know that it still > works on 10 spe

Re: [RBW] A Homer Hill build....

2023-11-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
still YOUR choice. You may end up loving something that another very smart, very sensitive, very accomplished cyclist hates, and that's OK. 1x drivetrains, 2x drivetrains and 3x drivetrains are all excellent when used the right way on the right kind of application. Bill Lindsay El Cerr

[RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
t guesses at how and why people struggle with the hidden arm, and it's probably a combination of 4 things. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA *by right, I mean the way that was obvious and self-evident when I first ran across them in the late 1980s, but it seems what was obvious and self evident t

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
grease where it does belong: the interfaces that are supposed to slide Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:51:24 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > I tend to think its a dual problem between the tool and the actual bolt. I > think the design of those lends itsel

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
ng bolts will be free to use a two-headed design on their Silver or Silver2 cranks, so they are golden. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 9:51:28 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > All of that being necessary is still a sign of bad design. If its not > clea

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
aluminum which got me > wondering if Sugino used steel for that chainring because it would be less > likely to wear out and need replacement before the outer chainring(s), > requiring one to fiddle with that "hidden" bolt. Or if the folks at Riv did > that... > > On

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
with Grant about various things, and a few of the familiar old faces were there, so it was a pleasant visit all around. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:15:17 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > John > > I will definitely run my current Roadeo wheelsets. 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

2023-12-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
" I still haven't heard from the local builder" You can defer actual action FOREVER with that disclaimer... maybe that'll force you to think about "That Libertas". BL in EC On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5:56:33 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks -- yes, I've noticed that Surly fixed c

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
k wrote: > >> You gonna stick with the default red/white Roadeo color scheme or choose >> something else? >> >> >> On Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8:45:33 AM UTC-6 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> ...and 20 months later, it has arrived! Rivendell received

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
them first shot at the actual reveal. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:17:12 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > I love seeing someone else's bike dream fulfilled! Congratulations on your > new bike day and what color did you paint your bike??

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
Here is the Flickr album where I will post my photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720313109003/ There are several shots of the raw frame set in there now. BL in EC On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:13:08 AM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I absolutely will be hop

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
side width??? It's a Legolas crown. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 9:18:24 AM UTC-8 John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ wrote: > Bill > > Nice photos of the frame. The fork rake looks very nice. A few questions > after reading all the posts: > > How

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's threadless. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 12:31:27 PM UTC-8 Eamon Nordquist wrote: > Damn, Bill! That's going to be a dream bike. Maybe you've already covered > this and I missed it, but I'm curious whether you went with a thre

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
#x27;t fall out even if the QR isn't tight. Once consequence is that Quick releases are now slow releases. You open the lever, and then unscrew them several turns to clear that raised ridge. We call them lawyer lips. Many of us who know how to use a QR and prefer them to be quick will

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
nic, I got a reputation for being a brake-guru. Some of the local racers would only let me work on their brake systems. Still, there's a ton I don't know. I ponied up for a pretty expensive wheel set to see if truly premier rim-braking is something one can buy. I genuinely don&#

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's true that single pivot Campy brakes were not super powerful. How many different sets of rims did you use them with? When I settled on a favorite rim, I thought the braking was quite good. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:37:51 AM UTC-8 George Schick

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
utted Campy Athena levers. One used to be mechanical shifting, and the other used to be EPS electronic shifting. I'm leaning towards using the EPS ones, for a couple minor reasons. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 10:11:03 AM UTC-8 ian m wrote: > Bill, I&#

[RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
come off, and it currently has a basket. I expect the Roadeo will remain my stripped down road bike. If I had to sell one and live with the other, I would survive. BL in EC On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:28:07 PM UTC-8 Max S wrote: > Sounds like a great idea, Bill! I really like

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-04 Thread Bill Lindsay
e set had Super Champion Arc-en-ciel (sp?) > tubular rims and another may have had Rigida wired-on's - can't recall the > model name. But, as you said in a previous post, these weren't exactly > made with the most optimal braking surface. > > On Monday, December 4, 2023

[RBW] Re: FS: Vintage Rivendell Cycling Cap

2023-12-05 Thread Bill Schaefer
Love that hat! Guess I'll have to keep a look out for other vintage riv hats that will fit my small head. On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 8:24:03 PM UTC-5 josh.yo...@gmail.com wrote: > SOLD > > On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:06:31 PM UTC-8 captaincon...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Sell it on eBay.

Re: [RBW] 1st world commuting dilemma

2023-12-07 Thread Bill Schaefer
ll ride one of the Rivs that I currently own. By the time I get the Clem >> to my door, I've spent $2500 with shipping and tax. I'd change the bars, >> add a saddle, add fenders, have the front wheel rebuilt with a dyno hub, >> and so on. I'd easily be into it fo

Re: [RBW] Re: NBOD: New Bike Ordered Day! The mythical canti-Roa!

2023-12-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
Small update for the Sisters: Rick picked up my frame from Riv this week for paint Big update for the Sisters: I emailed Rick separately and he agreed to let me drop off my Rene Herse (Honjo) fenders to paint as well. I'm beyond excited about that. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On M

Re: [RBW] 1st world commuting dilemma

2023-12-08 Thread Bill Schaefer
ck thru the wheels too. Else you’ll > come bake to a frame without wheels! > > On Dec 8, 2023, at 6:50 AM, Bill Schaefer wrote: > > Josh, > > I actually lock mine up to the single bike rack in the loading dock of my > building. Its in an area open to the public but its under

[RBW] Re: When were butterscotch Appaloosas made?

2023-12-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
I looked up Flickr photos of mine in 2016 as well. BL in EC On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 8:20:18 AM UTC-8 Michael Morrissey wrote: > I bought my butterscotch Appaloosa frame on March 8, 2016. Will told me it > was one of the last ones (if not the last one, maybe only the last one in > 5

[RBW] Re: FS- budget 650b wheelset

2023-12-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
together. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 11:59:01 AM UTC-8 ocea...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a set of 650b wheels gathering dust in my bike shed and want to > pass them on. They came off a Cheviot I purchased, upgraded, and eventually > so

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD2 crank arms, 175mm

2023-12-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
62974/in/album-72157634724093620/ Let me know if you have any questions, or want me to pick out some chainrings for you from my inventory. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD2 crank arms, 175mm

2023-12-18 Thread Bill Lindsay
Three quick responders, but Ben was first. SOLD On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:29:41 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote: > PM Sent! > > On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 12:06:55 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Another part from friend Doug's parted-out A Homer Hilsen. This

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