Re: [RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-13 Thread Corwin
cheap based on my experience. Namaste, Corwin On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 5:05:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Rhea wrote: > > Thanks Joe, I will reach out to him. > > Cheers, > > -br > > On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM Joe Bernard > wrote: > >> Steve Rex in Sacramento shoul

[RBW] Re: For salvage sale, Ibis Cousin IT tandem

2020-04-14 Thread Corwin
a good home! Good tandems are hard to find. Namaste, Corwin On Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 8:18:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Rhea wrote: > > I'm very bummed to announce the recent demise of my tandem. The stoker > seat tube sheared through completely just above where it joins the bot

[RBW] Re: Tall Arm V-Brakes

2020-04-26 Thread Corwin
my Hubbuhubbuh are rubbing the rack. Not affecting braking much - but definitely sub-optimal. Looks as though there are lots of Tektro 857AL on EBay. The arms are apparently 7mm longer. Namaste, Corwin On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11:02:55 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote: > > FYI > the old Tekt

Re: [RBW] Tubulars on Rivendells

2020-04-27 Thread Corwin
e rim - without creep. Would not be fun if the tire came off the rim. Ordered a set of tubular wheels from Rich. Rich says Velocity can't come up with the rims till summer (at least). Still riding clinchers till the new wheels are ready. Namaste, Corwin On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 5:39:0

Re: [RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

2020-05-07 Thread Corwin
I don't think I would trust the Silca tool. Put in my weight and my bike's weight - conservatively over estimating both. The tool gave me pressures of 50 & 48psi for rear and front tires respectively. At those pressures, I have experienced frequent pinch flats. Namaste, Corwin

[RBW] Re: Dyno Light Mounting w/ junction box

2020-05-14 Thread Corwin
n on the fork, and run the wire from the junction up to the handlebars for your charger. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 6:56:30 PM UTC-7, RDS wrote: > > I am going to try dyno light for the first time (front light only for > now). I am having a wheel built w/ a so

[RBW] Re: Dyno Light Mounting w/ junction box

2020-05-14 Thread Corwin
Hi - Very sorry. The post on the Blug is "Corwin's Hubbuhubbuh", not Corwin's Tandem. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 6:56:30 PM UTC-7, RDS wrote: > > I am going to try dyno light for the first time (front light only for > now). I am having a w

[RBW] Re: arnulfo Platypus

2020-05-16 Thread Corwin
Hi Mark - Pinto is also a horse - a piebald horse. Thanks, Corwin On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 5:15:25 AM UTC-7, Mark Roland wrote: > > I had a thought formulating before I saw Grant's response: we can blame > the estate of Honus Wagner for the preponderance of made-up names a

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-05-25 Thread Corwin
Apparently, you've never lived in Colorado Springs. I've been snowed on there during the first week of June. Namaste, Corwin On Monday, May 25, 2020 at 12:48:21 PM UTC-7, Austin B. wrote: > > It’s Memorial Day weekend. It’s officially too late for snow! -- You received this

[RBW] Re: ISO QR skewer to fit 120 mm hub: silver, internal cam, steel, stout; preferably Shimano

2020-06-14 Thread Corwin
dealt with them several times. They have always provided outstanding service. Namaste, Corwin On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 10:47:28 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'm looking for a quality, silver, and pretty skewer that will clamp hard > enough to long, (thickish) plate dropou

[RBW] Re: ISO QR skewer to fit 120 mm hub: silver, internal cam, steel, stout; preferably Shimano

2020-06-14 Thread Corwin
Sorry. Left out the link: http://boulderbicycle.bike/Gipiemme-Quick-Release-Skewer-NOS-6sp-very-nice-quality-need-old-lube-cleaned-out.html CZ On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 10:47:28 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'm looking for a quality, silver, and pretty skewer that will clamp hard > enou

[RBW] Re: Frame repair in the Bay Area?

2020-06-23 Thread Corwin
Hi Eddie - Bernie Mikkelsen does indeed have a helper. I saw a custom stem he made for Grant a few months back. Bernie is as good as ever. His helper handles much of the stuff Bernie has trouble with as well as driving him around. Namaste, Corwin On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 3:46:38 PM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: PSA: hubbuh hubbuh

2020-07-13 Thread Corwin
Hi Adam - Not sure when you bought your Hubbuhubbuh - but I bought mine in November 2019. I paid Riv $2200. So this looks like $600 off the retail price. If I didn't already have one - I would grab it! Thanks, Corwin On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:38:51 AM UTC-7, Adam Kimball

[RBW] Re: This is second time this happened and I am seriously annoyed. And I would like help to see this doesn't happen again.

2020-07-15 Thread Corwin
posts. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 12:31:54 PM UTC-7, George Schick wrote: > > Thanks for the info, gents, but I seem recall doing a search for this > sometime in the past and finding very little. So, to make sure I wasn't > just talking through my hat, I got

[RBW] Stolen Purple Rivendell Custom - SF East Bay Area

2021-04-12 Thread Corwin
to recover the bike - but just in case anyone sees it - I will post a few photos after this thread is established. Thanks in advance, Corwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

[RBW] Re: Stolen Purple Rivendell Custom - SF East Bay Area

2021-04-13 Thread Corwin
I put the bike on bikeindex.org. On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1:47:00 PM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > I got the serial number from Mark. A few pictures attached. > > On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 7:48:03 AM UTC-7 Bill Schairer wrote: > >> A few years ago I had a Trek 720 st

[RBW] Re: Riv backpack?

2022-01-15 Thread Corwin
Not take anything away from the backpack being offered - but Rivendell Mountain Works is in business again: https://www.rivendellmountainworks.com/ Thanks, Corwin On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 12:46:41 PM UTC-8 Norman R wrote: > RMW backpack (favorably remarked upon by Grant, I rec

[RBW] Re: Question about the 1995 Waterford Road standard

2022-01-17 Thread Corwin
The Mountain Bike Museum sells lots more than frames... Every time I go by there, I am tempted by at least a couple of their bikes. Corwin On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 5:06:47 PM UTC-8 Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Didn't realize the Mountain Bike Museum was selling frames > Ro

Re: [RBW] Re: I'm a New Bike Commuter

2022-02-14 Thread Corwin
. Most vivid memories from that ride were a guy smoking a cigarette after we climbed Santa Susana pass and my eating five quarter pounders in Thousand Oaks (had not eaten anything that day). Not suggesting Topanga Canyon Blvd (or any other street) is rideable or unrideable. Corwin On Saturday

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Water Bottle Cage

2022-02-19 Thread Corwin
David - You got a good deal. Jan wants $79 for them (plus shipping) <https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/equipment/bottlescages/nitto-r-bottle-cage/>. I have paid $80 in the past. Namaste, Corwin On Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:27:46 AM UTC-8 cycli...@gmail.com wrote: > La

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Waterford Roadeo

2022-03-24 Thread Corwin
Hey Gabriel - Do you still have the bike? Any chance you would go for selling the frame alone? Thanks, Corwin On Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 2:32:46 PM UTC-8 Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > Bump > > On Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:16:36 AM UTC-6 Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > >> B

[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm Waterford Roadeo

2022-03-25 Thread Corwin
Hi Gabriel - Congratulations on selling the frame. Very glad you were able to sell the brakes and headset as well. Bill's frame is a little bit closer to what I am looking for anyway. Have a great weekend. Regards, Corwin On Friday, March 25, 2022 at 2:28:21 PM UTC-7 Gabriel Bruguier

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-08 Thread Corwin
t. My original custom was stolen a little more than a year ago. A new one is in the works. I hope to be on it by the end of the year. Namaste, Corwin On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:37:02 PM UTC-7 Ian A wrote: > Patrick, > > I don't know if I have mentioned this before, bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

2022-04-10 Thread Corwin
hanks, Corwin On Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:10:51 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > LOL! Good joke! > > Patrick Moore himself picked a steel diamond frame to be his only bike. > If Patrick Moore won't pick a trike as his forever bike, there is no way > in hell I'm go

[RBW] FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-04-22 Thread Corwin
et a piece of history and help out Jacquie and Charlie. The chains are priced at $40 each plus shipping via USPS. Link for photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FMZGGcXysNkzkBBR7 Thanks for looking, Corwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

2022-05-01 Thread Corwin
any point in rapid rise. Now that I have tried it - it makes perfect sense. I wonder how many people that disdain rapid rise have actually tried it? Namaste, Corwin On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 7:33:25 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > I’m definitely in for at least one. > > I’m also

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

2022-05-04 Thread Corwin
am not likely to try indexing on a derailer not specifically designed to index. I do think rapid rise is unfairly maligned. Regards, Corwin On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 8:33:09 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > iamkeith followed up, saying: "I wish I could find the old Blahg or > Peeking

[RBW] Re: FS: Headsets and Chains

2022-05-05 Thread Corwin
Bump! Jacquie and Charlie want everyone to know they still have lots of headsets and chains for anyone that wants or needs one or both. Please contact Jacquie (jacquie "at" batnet.com) if you're interested. Thanks, Corwin On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 9:38:08 PM UTC-7 Corw

[RBW] FS: Two Tandems and Jacquie's First Mountain Bike

2022-05-06 Thread Corwin
LYvHveNPxPd6>. Let me know if you want more photos; if so - specifically what you want to see. Thanks, Corwin -- 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 f

[RBW] Re: FS: Two Tandems and Jacquie's First Mountain Bike

2022-05-06 Thread Corwin
There's a mistake in this post. Seat tubes were measured center-to-top. Not center-to-center. Thanks, Corwin On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:03:11 AM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > Posting for Jacquie and Charlie... > > Jacquie and Charlie have a few bikes to sell: > > 1) WS Samson T

[RBW] Re: FS: Two Tandems and Jacquie's First Mountain Bike

2022-05-15 Thread Corwin
rest), I suggest you make Jacquie an offer. Jacquie told me to cut the prices in half. So - $600 for the Samson, $300 for the No Name and $150 for her first mountain bike. If those numbers are out of line, or you can use one of the bikes, but cannot afford the price - I urge you to make an offer.

[RBW] Re: 1400 front derailers

2022-05-27 Thread Corwin
hanks, Corwin On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 7:55:35 PM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > Bill > > The RBW Skeleton Key kinda looks like a MicroShift MarvoFD, see MicroShift > link > > Marvo Front Derailleur 2x9 | microSHIFT > <https://www.microshift.com/models/fd-m462/> > &

[RBW] Re: Orange Ram Touchup Paint

2022-07-01 Thread Corwin
ot; #52920 is recommended. This seems to be the same as Testor's 52920. And does not appear to be readily available. Thanks in advance for your help, Corwin On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 7:38:47 AM UTC-7 Bruce Curry wrote: > I did the 3 tubes with clear coat for $50 less 10% coupon. The

[RBW] Re: Non-bike but pro-Grant: racial justice.

2022-07-06 Thread Corwin
g. I liked the story as well. My opinion about the appropriateness of this topic is not related to my liking the story. I think the topic is fair regardless of whether I like the story. Regards, Corwin On Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7:14:40 AM UTC-7 Paul Clifton wrote: > THIS HAS NO PLACE

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADUNO - a new singlespeed!

2020-12-16 Thread Corwin
Roads are a little wider (only advertised width I have seen is 43/44mm). Or maybe my calipers need to be recalibrated. Anyway, I will stick with my Quickbeam. Namaste, Corwin On Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 5:58:54 PM UTC-8 Berkeleyan wrote: > Okay, after reading the obscure details on t

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

2021-02-12 Thread Corwin
a thinner wetsuit than others I dive with - and do not wear a hood. When I told Grant about the Wim Hof method, he looked at me as though I was crazy. Most of the time, I wear no gloves. Occasionally, I will wear a thin pair of silk or polypropylene liners. Namaste, Corwin On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?

2021-09-09 Thread Corwin
learned from my paper route was that I did not want to be in business for myself. I did eventually stumble onto a couple businesses, and did OK in each - but they never were my primary source of income. I did well selling women's shoes in college - but the customers came to me and handed over the

[RBW] Re: Any former paper boys (or girls) on this list?

2021-09-13 Thread Corwin
lot of fun. Now all the houses there are zero-lot-line McMansions. Were it not for the street signs, you could never recognize the area. Namaste, Corwin On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 9:39:58 PM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > Hey Patrick - > > Great thread! I was a paper boy. I don

[RBW] Re: FS: Free To Good Home - Bars, Levers, Brakes, etc.

2021-09-25 Thread Corwin
Hi - The frame and components are gone. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 2:57:25 PM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > Hi - > > The pics of the frame below show several parts of a Simple One I bought > and modified for my son to ride as a commuter. The frame eventually

[RBW] Re: Fenders for bikes with big tires

2021-10-04 Thread Corwin
ake protect people behind you, but not your drivetrain. I got mine from Rivendell. I expect these fenders to last many, many years. Namaste, Corwin On Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 11:45:34 AM UTC-7 johnny@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, > Winter is coming ** > > And so fenders are need

[RBW] Re: WTB: rack for platypus

2021-10-11 Thread Corwin
admit to paying the pre-inflationary price of $250 each - which seemed high even then. Namaste, Corwin On Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 4:39:12 PM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi friends, I'm looking for a rack that's suitable for my size 50 > platypus, which will be here on Tu

[RBW] Re: 8-speed, 12-34 cassette

2021-11-04 Thread Corwin
Thanks in advance, Corwin On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:31:35 AM UTC-7 J Schwartz wrote: > Greetings, > Anyone know if there's an available 12-34, 8-speed cassette out there > besides the Sunrace? > Not that I'm opposed to Sunrace. Just curious if there are other options.

Re: [RBW] 8-speed, 12-34 cassette

2021-11-08 Thread Corwin
$80 is not a problem. Trying to get to a range of 100" to 30" in a 1x setup using a 44 tooth chainring. 34 only gets to 35". Thanks for the data point. Namaste, Corwin On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 12:13:14 PM UTC-7 gkmur...@gmail.com wrote: > IRD has a 12-34 but pric

[RBW] Re: 61cm Ritchey Road Frame/Fork/ Headset

2021-12-27 Thread Corwin
Hi Brian - What are the widest tires this frame will handle? Thanks, Corwin On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 4:53:40 PM UTC-8 bdcamp...@gmail.com wrote: > Given the shared DNA between Ritchey & Rivendell, I thought this might be > of some interest to RBW members. It is also poste

[RBW] Re: simpleone

2011-03-21 Thread Corwin
I think it has something to do with copyright infringement. I seem to recall an allusion from Grant that the people behind Lord of the Rings (the movie not the book) shut down the use of Quickbeam (also the name of an Ent in Lord of the Rings). CZ On Mar 21, 6:35 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Does a

[RBW] Re: Grizzly Peak Century on the Hilsen

2011-05-02 Thread Corwin
arder though. The pictures I did take are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/Ernfast/GrizzlyPeakCentury2011# Corwin On May 1, 8:42 pm, William wrote: > I did theGrizzlyPeakCenturytoday on the Hilsen.  We enjoyed > perfect conditions.  No wind, warm and sunny, nearly hot on climbs, >

[RBW] Re: Grizzly Peak Century on the Hilsen

2011-05-02 Thread Corwin
. Grizzly Peak Cyclists do seem to be a friendly bunch. I am considering trying some of their rides during the year, and reacquainting myself with some of the hills we sampled Sunday. CZ On May 2, 5:47 pm, Tony wrote: > Hi Corwin - I spoke with you at the Briones rest stop (orange Sam). > I d

[RBW] Re: Break-in for Berthoud saddles?

2011-05-04 Thread Corwin
Given that Berthoud saddles are supposed to be waterproof (see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallblog/3637431184/ ) - I don't think it's blasphemy. Probably a good test of their tanning process. CZ On May 4, 6:48 am, Christian wrote: > Hi Matt > > I might try that.  It's gotten wet on rainy ride

[RBW] Re: FS: Late Spring Cleaning

2011-05-21 Thread Corwin
t/FSLateSpringCleaning# Thanks for looking, Corwin On May 20, 11:54 pm, Corwin Zechar wrote: > It's amazing how much stuff you collect over a few years. I have gone > through my parts bin and various other cubbyholes around my house where > parts and accessories seem to gather. >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Ribbit Brakes

2011-06-24 Thread Corwin
I have the Ribbit brakes on one bike. I also have experience with Tektro Oryx as well as older cantilever brakes. When Mark put Ribbits on my Bianchi - he showed me how he secures the post of the brake pad in a vise, and gives the pad a gentle whack to create toe-in. So far, they have worked fine.

[RBW] FS: Fire Sale

2013-10-04 Thread Corwin
d firm. Most of you would probably say "hard as new". No bag loops. $60 shipped anywhere in the U.S. Paypal or personal checks gladly accepted. Pictures here: *http://tinyurl.com/qbppbnv * Thanks for looking*. *Corwin* * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: FS: Fire Sale

2013-10-05 Thread Corwin
So far, the Brooks saddle and Icebreaker t-shirt are spoken for. I appear to have left out the size of the Injurishi Handlebar Bag. It is a small (22cm wide X 25 cm high X 17 cm deep. Sorry for the omission. Thanks, Corwin On Friday, October 4, 2013 11:01:45 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > &

[RBW] Re: FS: Fire Sale

2013-10-05 Thread Corwin
Dynamo wheel is now spoken for. Thanks for your interest. Corwin On Saturday, October 5, 2013 9:29:25 AM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > So far, the Brooks saddle and Icebreaker t-shirt are spoken for. > > I appear to have left out the size of the Injurishi Handlebar Bag. It is a > sma

[RBW] Re: FS: Fire Sale

2013-10-06 Thread Corwin
. Thanks, Corwin On Friday, October 4, 2013 11:01:45 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > Hi - > > I recently lost a Berthoud Aspin and Nitto Frog to a bike thief and need > to recover the costs of replacing the saddle and post. I also have three > kids in college. So I'm offering so

[RBW] Re: My Nitto S-83 doesnt fit Brooks rails

2013-10-09 Thread Corwin
be your problem as well. Good luck! Corwin On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 4:47:44 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote: > > i tried 3 of my ti B17's and the rails dont fit, too narrow. is this > typical of the S-83? > > mike go

[RBW] Re: Velocity Rims, Again

2013-11-05 Thread Corwin
l for cantilever brakes. I assume this has something to do with the pivot point of the brake being used with the rim. Is that accurate? Thanks, Corwin On Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:53:57 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > the a23 extrusion has been out there for a long time in 700. anthony at

[RBW] Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-09 Thread Corwin
I apologize for spamming the list. I posted this message once before - but a bunch of unintended text was captured and included in the post. What follows here is the intended text. Stock wheelset from Quickbeam These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam. Suzue quick-release hubs

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-09 Thread Corwin
Sorry Ryan. The pro and Speedblends are spoken for. Just remembered I have another pair of Panaracer 32mm/700C. These are not Speedblends - just tan sidewalls with some accumulated road dirt. Still lots of wear left in them. $10 Shipped or Free local pick-up. Thanks, Corwin On Sunday

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-09 Thread Corwin
Amber shellac and tan Panaracers now spoken for. CZ On Sunday, March 9, 2014 5:43:08 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > I apologize for spamming the list. I posted this message once before - but > a bunch of unintended text was captured and included in the post. What > follows here is

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-09 Thread Corwin
The AC Racing Freewheel is now spoken for. Just counted the teeth on the Shimano freewheel. It actually has 18 teeth not 22. Thanks, Corwin On Sunday, March 9, 2014 5:43:08 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > I apologize for spamming the list. I posted this message once before - but > a

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-10 Thread Corwin
Free, local pick-up. Pictures here. For items listed as local pick-up, I'm in Albany in the SF Bay Area. On Sunday, March 9, 2014 5:43:08 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > I apologize for spamming the list. I posted this message once before - but > a bunch of unintended text was captured

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-11 Thread Corwin
Latest list with still lower prices: Stock wheelset from Quickbeam These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam. Suzue quick-release hubs, 32 spokes. The rims are Araya with ferrules. Rear is threaded for freewheel on both sides. I have ridden fixed with these wheels using a fixed

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-23 Thread Corwin
Price drop. Now asking $175 shipped for wheelset. Thanks, Corwin On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 2:35:48 PM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > Latest list with still lower prices: > > Stock wheelset from Quickbeam > > These are the original wheels that came with my Quickbeam. Suzue >

Re: [RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-24 Thread Corwin
Since these were the stock wheels on my Quickbeam, the front is spaced at 100mm. Rear is spaced at 120mm. Thanks, Corwin On Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:17:31 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > Wheels are 120? > On Mar 23, 2014 9:21 PM, "Corwin" > wrote: > >> Price drop

Re: [RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-24 Thread Corwin
Pictures are here<https://picasaweb.google.com/116556488890578434024/PreSpringCleaning> . Thanks, Corwin On Monday, March 24, 2014 7:55:17 AM UTC-7, Corwin wrote: > > Since these were the stock wheels on my Quickbeam, the front is spaced at > 100mm. Rear is spaced at 12

[RBW] Re: Pre-Spring Cleaning

2014-03-25 Thread Corwin
tps://picasaweb.google.com/116556488890578434024/PreSpringCleaning> . Thanks, Corwin -- 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] New Edeluxe Light Source - LENR

2014-04-01 Thread Corwin
s power source could potentially be connected to other lights as well as the Edeluxe. Thanks, Corwin -- 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] Reviews/Experience Desired - Kucharik Six Panel Wool Shorts

2014-04-21 Thread Corwin
f the sweat I put out. Or will the wool just heat me up more and cause more sweat/moisture? Thanks in advance. Corwin -- 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 fro

Re: [RBW] Reviews/Experience Desired - Kucharik Six Panel Wool Shorts

2014-04-22 Thread Corwin
I'm guessing I sweat lots more than you. I will contemplate riding without the chamios. Regards, Corwin On Monday, April 21, 2014 10:46:40 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Kucharik makes good stuff. Can't speak to this particular model, as I have >

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-05-12 Thread Corwin
Hi - Any chance there's still room? If so, I'd like to come. Thanks, Corwin On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:48:23 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > The Entmoot/Jamboree two years ago was a fantastic, grass-roots event that > everyone enjoyed and talked about for

Re: [RBW] Re: Remember Islabikes?

2016-05-30 Thread Corwin
ll not be purchasing any bikes for my kids, grandkids or great-grandkids from them. At their price-point for carbon-fibre, I think sales will be limited to those that have more money than sense. Namaste, Corwin On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:35:08 PM UTC-7, Skenry wrote: > > And that

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

2016-06-03 Thread Corwin
Hey David - I PM'ed you and sent you a private reply to your original message in this thread. Have not heard a peep. Am I in? Thanks, Corwin On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 10:43:35 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Corwin, > > I'm sure there is. David will let you kn

[RBW] Re: RBW Business Model

2020-07-22 Thread Corwin
fying characteristic of a great business is a genuine, concerted focus on customer satisfaction. In my opinion, there is no need to go anywhere else. Namaste, Corwin On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:38:11 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > There is a major flaw in the RBW Business Mode

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

2020-07-30 Thread Corwin
Hi Paul - If you want to find out about riding a chain with no lube - look to Paul Price of Paul Components. He is notorious for riding his bikes without maintaining them to see how long it takes parts to fail. Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 1:17:08 PM UTC-7, ☆ Paul ☆ wrote

[RBW] Re: FS 62 cm Custom Riv f/f by Joe Starck - ’98

2020-08-11 Thread Corwin
Hi - The link appears to have pics of two different frames. One set has braze-ons for canti-levers or V-brakes, and mounts for a rack on the fork crown. The other set of pics appears to be the Riv Road from previous posts to this thread. Namaste, Corwin On Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:48

[RBW] Re: FS: RBW Relics cloisonné pin & magnets

2020-08-20 Thread Corwin
Hi Dave - If you've still got'em, I'll take 'em. Namaste, Corwin On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 6:51:21 AM UTC-7 David Hallerman wrote: > Good morning! > > Here are three items that I bought from Rivendell waaay back in the > mid-1990s, hence the hyperbol

Re: [RBW] Baby Bosco Bars!

2020-09-12 Thread Corwin
maste, Corwin On Friday, September 11, 2020 at 9:30:10 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes, Dorothy, I suspect you’re right - those Wavie bars a probably a good > choice. Alas, I’m done messing around with bar and stem setups so this kid > is going to have to live with Boscos

[RBW] FS: September Blow Out

2020-09-23 Thread Corwin
in Richmond, California to pick up one or more items, I will happily give them to you gratis for saving me the time, money and hassle of shipping them. And if you want to send me money via Paypal - please use czech "at" sonic.net. Namaste, Corwin -- You received this messag

[RBW] Re: FS: September Blow Out

2020-09-23 Thread Corwin
ily removed. Not so trivial is the SPD cleat that came loose from my son's shoe. Yours for $5 shipped if you choose to sort this out. Thanks to all for the flood of interest! Namaste, Corwin On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 12:31:27 AM UTC-7 Corwin wrote: > Hi - > > In spite

[RBW] Re: FS: September Blow Out

2020-09-26 Thread Corwin
uck in one pedal. A great pair of pedals at a rock bottom price in exchange for your removing the cleat. $5 Shipped. 3) 18 tooth fixed gear cog $5 Shipped. 4) Ritchey 10 and 12cm Threadless Stems. In fantastic shape. Never mounted. Yours for $5 Shipped (each). Namaste, Corwin On Thursday, Se

[RBW] Re: FS: September Blow Out

2020-10-03 Thread Corwin
Hi Luke - Sorry. Shimano M324 pedals are gone. Namaste, Corwin On Friday, October 2, 2020 at 7:30:56 AM UTC-7 lukeheller wrote: > I'll take the Shimano M324 pedals with powergrips if still available > > On Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 12:36:45 PM UTC-4 Corwin wrote:

[RBW] Tubolito Anyone?

2020-10-20 Thread Corwin
ube unless it's the last tube I will ever mount on a given wheel. Has anyone on this list has had experience with Tubolito tubes? Good? Bad? Unremarkable? Namaste, Corwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: 1/1 ride and resolutions

2011-01-02 Thread Corwin
. Take more photos. Re: #3 - I fully admit I am a wimp. My garage never gets close to Park City temps. Having lived in Colorado Springs, "cold' weather in Northern California feels practically balmy. Corwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &

[RBW] Re: Grizzly Peak Century

2011-01-23 Thread Corwin
of climbing that I will miss by not starting from Campolindo High School. CZ On Jan 23, 12:13 pm, bfd wrote: > On Jan 23, 11:14 am, Corwin Zechar wrote:> Registration > for the 2011 Grizzly Peak Century opened today. > > > Last year I spent too much time contemplating the r

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Riv Shirt - a set on Flickr

2011-02-16 Thread Corwin
Hi David - I'll be glad to take it off your hands if you still ave it. Thanks, Corwin On Feb 16, 9:26 am, DAVID BLESSING wrote: > I have two of them.  An XL and an L.  The embroidery itches a bit for me, so > they are pretty much unused and clean. Contact me privately if

[RBW] Re: I think I finally found MY bars

2009-09-28 Thread Corwin
This is slightly off-topic for this thread, but I can't help admiring your dynamo hub and light. I just got a Schmidt Edelux light. I would like to mount it on my Nitto mini rack. Can you tell me which mount you are using and where you got it? Thank you, Corwin On Sep 28, 6:17 am, d

[RBW] Re: Bianchi Cyclocross

2009-10-06 Thread Corwin
Pedals are Tioga Surefoot 8 in Silver: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/pedals_and_so_on#product=14-055 Corwin On Oct 5, 2:58 pm, cm wrote: > That is a beauty! What pedals are those? > > Happy riding. > > Cheers! > cm --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

[RBW] Re: FS Bridgestone RB-1 $675 and more parts

2009-10-25 Thread Corwin
Is the rear derailleur compatible with friction shifting? Corwin On Oct 23, 7:09 pm, Andrew wrote: > Selling my 59 (center to top) Bridgestone RB-1. Everybody here knows > about these bikes. It has dura ace shifters and rear derailleur, > shimano 600 cranks. The brakes and levers are

[RBW] Re: Who's in the queue for a custom Rivendell?

2009-10-29 Thread Corwin
I'm in the queue for something relatively light (in the Rivendell sense - not the MCRB sense) and nimble. I have nothing against frames without decals - but I am looking forward to having a custom bike with the Rivendell headbadge, Joe Bell paint job, etc. C

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread Corwin
insurance companies tend to see fraud or the potential for fraud in many places) as good customer service. Please excuse the long rant. Corwin On Dec 15, 10:11 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > Does anyone know of an insurance company that offers insurance for > bikes stolen when you'r

[RBW] Re: Oakland/Berkeley probability of theft?

2010-11-11 Thread Corwin
You may think I am paranoid, but I would never use a U lock or a cable lock on a bike I am leaving outside. I see way too many broken u-locks and cut cables. Whenever possible, I use attended bike parking - we are very fortunate in the SF Bay Area to have several such facilities. If you frequent d

[RBW] Re: Chris K's Roadeo

2010-03-20 Thread Corwin
I asked Mark a couple weeks ago if downtube bosses were available on the Roadeo. Mark said they were an extra cost option from Waterford. As I recall, the cost was $50. Corwin On Mar 18, 8:02 am, JoelMatthews wrote: > I'll be darned.  Riv built one with DT shifters.  When first > in

[RBW] Re: Good stuff for sale, no junk, take a look!

2010-04-05 Thread Corwin
Hi David - I will take the Jaguar it it's still unclaimed. Thanks, Corwin On Apr 4, 10:49 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Updated showing items still available, thanks for the interest! > > $5 shipping any one item.  Saddles are $10 shipping.  Two or more items get > *FREE *s

[RBW] Re: pannier recommendations

2010-04-08 Thread Corwin
I don't have dedicated indoor bike storage at work. But in the Rivendell spirit, I just take my bike to my office. I figure it's safe there (bikes get ripped off regularly in the parking lot - locked or not), and I sold a Saluki by bringing my Quickbeam to work. On Apr 7, 11:28 am, JoelMatthews w

[RBW] Re: FS: SON 28

2010-06-12 Thread Corwin
Hi - I will take your Schmid Son 28 in silver off your hands if you still have it. Thanks, Corwin On Jun 11, 5:55 am, Kathryn Hall wrote: > Silver, 32 hole, less than 300 miles, have two and need to sell one. $210 > shipped lower 48. > > -- > Kathryn > 541.968.5908 --

[RBW] Re: Quick Quickbean Celebration

2009-08-22 Thread Corwin
As the proud owner of a Quickbeam, I felt compelled to update this thread with the URL for the Flickr Quickbeam Group Pool slideshow: http://www.flickr.com/groups/quickbeam/pool/show/ It is a great slideshow. Corwin On Aug 21, 2:41 pm, "cj.spinner" wrote: > Played the Flickr Q

[RBW] Re: Sunday Ride

2012-05-05 Thread Corwin
+1 on bombing down Wildcat! Hoping to see lots of Rivs on the Grizzly Peak century. I'm limiting myself to the north loop though. Corwin On May 4, 9:10 pm, Tony wrote: > "...all the roadies will be bombing down Wildcat." > > Hey, I resemble that remark! > > Man

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 32s on a Romulus

2012-05-27 Thread Corwin
are softer. Corwin On May 24, 6:48 pm, Greg wrote: > I use the Jack Brown Blues on my '91 Bridgestone RB-T for commuting. > Before that I ran the Supremes in 32mm and, before that.Jack Brown > Blues. > I switched back to the Jacks because, like Brett, I found they were

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-07 Thread Corwin
I would be up for rides both before and after the reading. A ride to Fred's in Sausalito beforehand sounds great. Perhaps we could ride around the Presidio afterward. Corwin On Jun 5, 11:14 pm, "Rob H." wrote: > manny- > > i would be available for a ride in the morni

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

2012-06-08 Thread Corwin
his leaves three hours to ride 50 miles over hill and dale. That would require a pretty intense pace. I like the San Francisco route as well - but it seems more suited to the afternoon ride. Perhaps we could trim the route in Marin a little bit? My 2 cents. Corwin On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 9:34:1

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