Re: [RBW] N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

2017-04-03 Thread Evan E.
"How do you decide how many bikes to own?" First, I look at my "needs." Then I look at the garage space in which I can fit bikes. Result: For me, three bikes is plenty. One road bike. One single speed. One commuter/all-rounder. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: The One in Which LeahFoy is Chased by Vicious Dog on TBBITW and Lives Another Day

2017-04-20 Thread Evan E.
Love it. (Leah, could you post a new story each week, please?) -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: New charity build

2017-04-28 Thread Evan E.
Beautiful! Especially love the chain guard and the fender line. -- 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

[RBW] Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

2017-05-22 Thread Evan Baird
Cross Post from BOB Hey Everybody. I spoke with Bruce Gordon again this afternoon and he still hasn't found a buyer for his shop. My partner Norma and I decided that we want to try to raise the money to turn BG Cycles into a frame building school and bike touring museum and open it to the publi

[RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

2017-05-23 Thread Evan Baird
ave 250,000 I would say it's a bargain. On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 9:37:16 AM UTC-7, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > My response to this on the Boblist (for those who don't follow both): > > Evan, > > Do you have an actual business plan beyond hoping others give

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

2017-05-23 Thread Evan Baird
Trust me, we've been over all the options. If you think you have a better rapport with him than I do be my guest. -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

2017-05-23 Thread Evan Baird
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:50:51 AM UTC-7, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > Evan, > > If you " honestly don't care what happens as long as Bruce gets what he > deserves" then this endeavor is really pointless. You seem to th

Re: [RBW] Re: Save Bruce Gordon Cycles

2017-05-23 Thread Evan Baird
I don't believe that is the case. Knowing how much his tires cost to make there's no way he's going to retire on that alone. -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Breaking in a leather Brooks

2017-06-19 Thread Evan E.
Proofide contains beef tallow. Obenauf's LP doesn't. Some people who work with leather professionally say that tallow is good for leather. Other say that tallow goes rancid and that it's bad for leather. After spending at least two hours reading the arguments and testimony of professionals and

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 58cm A. Homer Hilsen.

2017-06-28 Thread Evan E.
Dang. Sweet. Someone buy this bike! -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: My Purple Glorious was Stolen

2017-06-29 Thread Evan E.
Fantastic news! Terrific team effort. While we're on the subject of bike theft, please keep a look out for my Rivish Austro-Daimler Superleicht (picture attached). Stolen from my garage (yes, it was locked, but even a stout cable lock is no match for bolt cutters) in North Beach, San Francisco,

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-07 Thread Evan E.
iendly and down to earth. If anything, their kindness amplified my awe. Sad but true! Evan -- 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] Re: Joy of Wrenching

2015-06-12 Thread Evan E.
I, too, like wrenching. But for a few tasks, such as changing a headset or replacing a bottom bracket, I don't have the tools or the skills. It's be awesome if the more skilled wrenches on this list could offer to help the less skilled among us. Imagine a list of volunteers, organized by city?

[RBW] Re: Stolen Rambouillet UPDATE!

2015-06-23 Thread Evan E.
Congratulations, Mark! Great story. Evan -- 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] WTB: 56cm Quickbeam

2015-06-27 Thread Evan Jahn
Hello. The subject line says it all. I would very much like to own a 56cm Quickbeam. Can anyone help? Thank 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 ema

[RBW] WTB: Seat post 27.2 plus Weinmann 750s or Mafac Racers

2015-07-01 Thread Evan E.
endell. Please reply off list. Thank you, Evan San Francisco -- 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...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Community

2015-07-02 Thread Evan E.
Thanks, Liesl, for saying what I feel about this group but am too bashful to say. Great idea to buy a yoyo to fund Riv staff lunches. Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: WTB 700c Pacenti Silver SL23 32h rims

2015-07-03 Thread Evan E.
Here they are, from the source. And on sale! http://www.pacenticycledesign.com/index.php/products/rims/sl23 Evan -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: WTB 700c Pacenti Silver SL23 32h rims

2015-07-03 Thread Evan E.
P.S. Oops. Silver available only in 28h. Pardon. -- 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] Eroica California: Might There Be a Riv Contingent?

2015-07-04 Thread Evan E.
ils: http://www.eroicacalifornia.com Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 54 Saluki

2015-07-06 Thread Evan E.
t hallucinating, I swear.) About 30 minutes later a woman bought it. She was beaming. It was awesome. Evan -- 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 a

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 56 Sam Hillborne

2015-07-08 Thread Evan E.
Bump. $1,800 complete. (Don't fear the Suntour thumb shifters. They work great. And they're shiny.) -- 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-owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Nervous about my first Riv: Ordered a Cheviot today!

2015-07-11 Thread Evan E.
Congratulations and welcome! When you take your first Chev ride, please post a picture here. Evan SF, 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

Re: [RBW] Re: ride of remembrance

2015-07-11 Thread Evan E.
"Keep riding and writing. You never know who you might reach." < Beautifully said, Eunice. I'm always glad to see you here, and glad to remember Seth. Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: For Sale: 56 Sam Hillborne

2015-07-13 Thread Evan E.
Okay. $1,750 then. -- 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-

[RBW] Re: San Marcos vs ES

2015-07-14 Thread Evan Baird
The 650b SM has significantly more clearance than the 700c version. Not sure how the ES compares with 650b wheels, because i never got around to trying that, but bigger is better in my experience. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs

2015-07-18 Thread Evan Baird
Are these the same hubs that Velocity sells on their road wheelsets? -- 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...@googlegroup

[RBW] Re: San Marcos vs ES

2015-07-20 Thread Evan Baird
33.3 with a plastic fender. No idea what they were thinking. -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: Sam Bliss, my first Riv

2015-07-20 Thread Evan E.
Congratulations on your new Sam. And welcome! Evan -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: May I introduce Yves...

2015-07-24 Thread Evan E.
Beautiful bike. Welcome to the list! -- 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, se

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders in Summer

2015-07-29 Thread Evan E.
Congratulations, Eric. You made a good point and you expressed it well--and Steve found a way to criticize it. :) -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

2015-07-29 Thread Evan E.
d customer.) Evan -- 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

[RBW] Re: You might be a Riv owner if you...

2015-08-05 Thread Evan E.
. . . think a zip tie can be an engagement ring. . . . twine and shellac your (hickory!) crutches--and then slap your forehead because you forgot to use pine tar before the twine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Finally done it.

2015-08-07 Thread Evan E.
Great story, Wayne. (The personal ones are always the best.) Welcome! Evan -- 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-bunc

[RBW] Re: Cheviot or Cheviut?

2015-08-08 Thread Evan E.
Cool decals, huh? (Cheviot is the name of the bike. Cheviut is the pronunciation. And Rivendell--dell--is of course the company.) -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: Congrats Manny!!!

2015-08-09 Thread Evan E.
Congratulations Manny! Honeymoon at PBP? Evan -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Bike Flights experience so far...pretty good

2015-08-10 Thread Evan E.
I've heard nothing but good things about BikeFlights. By chance has anyone tried ShipBikes.com? My LBS uses them. And ShipBikes.com also ships via FedEx, so I'm curious to know the difference (if any) between BikeFlights and ShipBikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: 1x11 Rivendell!

2015-08-11 Thread Evan Baird
I love this setup. I've been a fan of the 1X since about 2003, and the new 1X11 is definitely much smoother and more reliable than any of the cobbled together solutions I've tried in the past. I'm interested to try the Sram GX on some flatbar cx/mixed builds and see how people like it. I'm glad

[RBW] PSA: Romulus for sale. The price is your birth year.

2015-08-14 Thread Evan E.
Forgive me if this has already been posted, but here's a pristine Romulus for sale at College Park Bicycles/Mt. Airy Bicycles in Maryland: http://bike123.com/used_bikes/used_sbikesview.php?ID=3528 The owner, Larry Black, told me this via email just today: "To celebrate our 36th birthday next we

[RBW] Re: Liquid Proofide?

2015-08-17 Thread Evan E.
I think fridge storage is a good idea. If it's true the Proofide contains tallow, then refrigeration will delay rancidity. -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: Wheels for 97 Riv Road

2015-08-21 Thread Evan E.
Hi Jim: Sorry to state the obvious, but you could begin with this page and then go from there: http://www.rivbike.com/700c-Wheels-and-Rims-s/122.htm Evan in San Francisco -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Red

2015-08-24 Thread Evan E.
Dave's burnt orange/copper/root beer Homer is almost as beautiful as an orange-with-gold-iridescent-shimmer Rambouillet. -- 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

[RBW] Re: no more Synergies?

2015-08-26 Thread Evan Baird
I've liked the Atlas rims on my Rawland. It do 50/50 mixed terrain and the width sets up perfecto with my 42mm tires. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Orange 54 Rambouillet

2015-09-02 Thread Evan E.
Ohmygoshthatsabeautifulbike. Evan -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Odds, Ends, Bars, Bends

2015-09-05 Thread Evan E.
Hi Justin, I've sent you two private messages about the King Toe Cages. Perhaps they didn't go through? Please let me know here and I'll try to find another way to reach you. Thanks, Evan E. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

Re: [RBW] Re: 59 cm Legolas on CList near me; $1400 f/f/hs

2015-09-06 Thread Evan E.
Congratulations, Tom! Beautiful bike. > -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Recent Blug post; no date given, but perhaps it's today's, 0915.

2015-09-18 Thread Evan E.
I've always admired and appreciated Grant's candor. To me, it's one of the many things that makes Rivendell great. On the other hand, I feel kind of sorry for the customer who requested a replacement. Yes, the customer's request was unreasonable. Yes, the customer's note was rude. But the custo

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

2015-09-20 Thread Evan Baird
Nitto doesn't actually use any of the cutsie Rivendell names domestically. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

2015-09-20 Thread Evan E.
Great ride today! Thanks to David for planning the route. Anyone have some decent pics to post? Riv Picnic pictures, too? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Choosing between Sam and Joe

2016-11-27 Thread Evan E.
I vote for Sam. It's a tad lighter, so its ride is apt to be a bit more spritely. And it's still stout enough for camping and for on-pavement touring. By the way: When you say the Joe A. was "quite different," could you describe the difference? -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: 25 years now

2016-12-01 Thread Evan E.
Well said, Ted! -- 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-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

2016-12-18 Thread Evan E.
Deacon Patrick, I love this line of yours: "Grant Petersen's Quickbeam is always comfortable, never comforting, always challenging, always enlivening. . . " Sounds great! My old Raleigh Competition, converted to single speed, offers similar rigor and reward. Evan Elliot SF,

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne Finally Arrived

2017-01-04 Thread Evan E.
Daniel, Beautiful! Congratulations. Evan -- 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: New (to-me) Roadeo!

2017-01-10 Thread Evan E.
Beautiful bike, Paul! Please post often. I like reading what you write, and I imagine I'm not the only one here. > Evan SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

2017-01-11 Thread Evan E.
Beautiful bike, Dave! Can't wait to see it in person. -- 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: My Cantis cant get no respect.

2017-01-13 Thread Evan Baird
So now that the church has cannonized disc brakes the question becomes how many people are actually riding curvy disc forks? It seemed like Elephant had it in the bag, but now they're redesigned their forks so I have to assume there were issues. Soma is doing the Champs with disc brakes, but I

[RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-13 Thread Evan Baird
While I agree that drop bar hydraulics feel loads better than mechanicals in terms of modulation, I'm curious whether Jan knows of any mechanical brakes that pass muster. My experience has been that using compressionless housing makes a huge difference in terms of power, but I haven't ridden the

[RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

2017-01-13 Thread Evan Baird
Now that I think about it isn't this discussion a little OT for Riv? I remember somebody was threatening to put disc tabs on an Atlantis at one point, but i don't think I've actually seen it done. Am I wrong? If post post the link cuz now I'm curious. -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: From the mouths of babes.

2017-01-30 Thread Evan E.
h, well. I still ride to school. But I no longer carry my helmet into the classroom. Evan -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: VP Pedals on sale

2017-02-15 Thread Evan E.
No matter how often we discuss this topic of right livelihood -- maybe once a year? -- I always find it interesting. By and large, I try to buy merchandise from Rivendell and to buy labor from my LBS. Once in a while, I'll buy an item from an online merchant, particularly if, per Grant's post

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborn

2017-03-09 Thread Evan E.
Carla: About five years ago I bought a brand-new 56 Sam in 700c. Loved it: comfortable, stable, versatile, fun. I only sold it because I discovered that I much prefer my bikes pre-scratched and at least 20 years old. But that was just my particular illness. The Sam was (is) still a terrific bi

[RBW] Re: Current location(s) for visiting Rivendell?..

2017-07-24 Thread Evan E.
Hi Max, As far as I know, Rivendell headquarters is the only Rivendell place to visit when you're in the Bay Area. They do have a showroom there, though. And, as you likely already know, a bunch of friendly Riv folk. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

Re: [RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

2017-07-31 Thread Evan E.
hat I could buy. And the price for green beans, including shipping, wasn't all that much lower. This is a great thread! Thanks, everybody, for the details, such as *Behmor 1600 *and *Mr. Green Beans *from John. Evan E. in SF > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Roast your own coffee?

2017-08-01 Thread Evan E.
You-all probably know this already? But the New York Times reports that frozen coffee beans grind more uniformly, producing better flavor: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/17/science/coffee-freeze-beans-grind.html?action=click&contentCollection=Personal%20Tech&module=RelatedCoverage®ion=EndOfArtic

[RBW] Re: New Clem L

2017-08-09 Thread Evan E.
Beautiful bike, Joe! Love the color. -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

2017-08-18 Thread Evan E.
Paul: Your future black Sam sounds like a good call, but I, too, think that some Walnut Creek test rides will help you decide. (Here's a picture of my blue Sam.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Wanted: 650b Rear Wheel, or Advice on Which to Buy

2017-09-23 Thread Evan E.
get wheels aren't, right? Thanks, Evan E. San Francisco, 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-bunch+unsubscr...@goo

[RBW] Re: Wanted: 650b Rear Wheel, or Advice on Which to Buy

2017-09-23 Thread Evan E.
Thanks, everyone, for your input! I just sent a private message to Scott C. about his wheel (I weigh 150 pounds if that, so 28 spokes sounds fine). -- 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: Wanted: 650b Rear Wheel, or Advice on Which to Buy

2017-09-25 Thread Evan E.
Hi Lum Gim Fong: Thanks for the offer! I'm in San Francisco. Am all set with wheels now, thanks to Scott C. and to an S.F. list member, Gordo. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: Driver: "I don't know bike language"

2017-09-27 Thread Evan E.
aise-the-left-arm-bent-at-the-elbow signal. Someday I'll crash while trying to signal with both hands. Glad you're OK, Deacon! Evan SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: New (old) bike day? An Eroica bike

2017-10-18 Thread Evan E.
Beautiful bike, Bill! I love old Univegas and Miyatas. Often underrated, I think. And any Univega with "Gran" in the name is especially nice, with lug windows and the like. Sweet Suntour bits, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] For Free or for Cheap: Tires, Bars, Pump Holder, Panniers, Hubs, Freewheel . . .

2017-11-24 Thread Evan E.
If you can pick up in San Francisco (North Beach), that's strongly preferred. But if for some reason you're willing to pay for shipping, I'm willing to pack and ship. The photos in the link below correspond with the list of items below. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-h0MXb6wvXQbWcNyKQ2A_aQt

[RBW] Re: For Free or for Cheap: Tires, Bars, Pump Holder, Panniers, Hubs, Freewheel . . .

2017-11-24 Thread Evan E.
Here's what's left: Pivo handlebars (39cm wide at the hoods) and stem (90mm extension). < FREE Public double panniers: Boxy. Roomy. Vinyl. Gently used. $10 Shimano freewheel 14-34 < FREE Two Fish pump holder from Rivendell < FREE Shimano Deore LX FH-M565 Parallax hub. Spins smoothly. 13

[RBW] Re: Calling Ron Mc for handlebar comparison photo

2017-11-25 Thread Evan E.
: aluminum, 570mm wide, no rise - Nitto B206 Nordeast bar: chromoly, 525mm wide, 15mm rise Yes, they differ in finish and they may vary in durability, but it's hard to tell for sure since most handlebar retailers don't mention results of EN testing or other tests. Evan On Saturday, No

[RBW] Re: Lessons in Singlespeeding

2017-12-01 Thread Evan E.
Love this thread! Love this line from Deacon Patrick: "Ride till you can’t, walk till you can." I like how my single-speed encourages me to pedal harder than I otherwise might, to keep the cadence comfortable. It's training disguised as fun. -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Re: Introduction and my new MUSA Atlantis

2018-11-25 Thread Evan E.
Welcome, Erik! Sweet bike. -- 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 t

Re: [RBW] Re: HubbuhHubbuh email from Riv & donation idea

2018-12-13 Thread Evan E.
fly across the country and then drive the tandem from RBWHQ to Topanga! Evan E. SF, 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-ow

[RBW] Re: Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-19 Thread Evan E.
front tire and blow back toward my bike's frame, and toward my feet. Is this a tragedy? Not at all. And I'm not suggesting that a shorter fender is a Bad Thing. But I do see the value of a front fender (such as Honjo and many VO fenders) that reaches just beyond the highest point of the

[RBW] Re: Hubert's Shoe Grease - Pine Tar AND Bees Wax

2018-12-21 Thread Evan E.
for years, and I like it just fine. But a few years ago I stumbled across Huberd's and discovered that it had pine tar *and* beeswax in it. Totally Rivendellian! Haven't tried it yet.) Evan Elliot San Francisco, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] Re: Hubert's Shoe Grease - Pine Tar AND Bees Wax

2018-12-21 Thread Evan E.
Deacon Patrick: I, too, blend beeswax and coconut oil (probably got the recipe here on this list, from you). But I also use Obenauf's because I have some. And now there's Huberd's and Montana Pitch Blend and pine tar

[RBW] Re: Atlantis touch-up paint, Testors #2135 Russian Naval Interior

2019-01-14 Thread Evan E.
If you can't find a source on eBay, you might try this place in Portugal: http://www.greenmodels.net/testors-2135-russian-interior-blue-green-14-7ml/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Cheviut? More like Chevi-awesome. Amiright?

2019-01-18 Thread Evan E.
Beauty! Love the setup, and of course the brown-green-bronze paint. -- 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: For Sale "relaxed road" Rivendell custom 53 c-t in Woodland (Sacramento area), CA $2,000

2019-02-03 Thread Evan E.
No affiliation. Check those long chainstays. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/woodland-rivendell-custom-road-bike/6810045028.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

Re: [RBW] daily post ur riv

2019-02-11 Thread Evan E.
Rambouillet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19TrbqrlTfcHNB9_tF1YU0UsdMqx-VaGM/view?usp=sharing -- 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: Surprise New Bike Day: My MOM

2019-04-21 Thread Evan E.
Great story, Leah! Oh, and you saw a Sam and a Glorius all in one day in San Francisco? That's awesome. Clearly you have excellent Riv radar. Evan SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] WTB: Quickbeam, 54cm

2025-01-27 Thread evan...@gmail.com
Hello, I put this out there every so often. I'd like to own a Quickbeam in this lifetime. Can anyone help me out? Thanks! -- 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] Re: New member introduction

2025-01-07 Thread Evan E.
Welcome, Ryan! Evan San Francisco -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Re: The Charlie Gallop Thread

2025-04-09 Thread Evan E.
Yes, Matt in Walnut Creek: drive-side photo, please! On Apr 9, 2025, at 1:06 PM, Mackenzy Albright wrote: Matt - Your Gallop SS looks incredible! Would you be so kind as to share a drive side photograph? :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Suspension Seatpost - Preference, in a Perfect World?

2025-02-19 Thread Evan Timms
suspension seat post would benefit greatly. I look forward to hearing all of your perspectives. -Evan -- 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 ema

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