[RBW] Re: WTB: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag

2012-12-28 Thread Greg J
Jon, I also have a very lightly used Baggins Hobo bag I'm not using. I will be going on a family trip for a week, but if you haven't found one by then (or if you can wait), let me know. Greg On Sunday, December 23, 2012 6:02:35 PM UTC-8, Jon Kaplan wrote: > > I'm looki

[RBW] Re: WTB: Baggins or equivalent handlebar Bag

2012-12-28 Thread Greg J
Actually, as I think about it, mine is made by Carradice and is the green color. Carradice made it for a while before there were delivery issues, at which time Riv went to the Baggins line made in the US. Greg On Friday, December 28, 2012 10:55:52 AM UTC-8, Greg J wrote: > > Jon, >

[RBW] Re: Color Question from an Indecisive Person

2013-01-08 Thread Greg J
There's a dark purple rambouillet on the cyclofiend website, I think, which looks stunning. And I'm not even a fan of purple normally. Definitely check it out. On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:39:52 AM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: > > So my Bombadil is taking a short trip over to the Color Factory in

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

2015-03-24 Thread Greg J
Carradice Nelson). We had no issues, not even a flat, and it was a great trip. So I would not worry about whether the Ram is an optimal light tourer, though it is close. At that time, we probably used 28s. Also, FYI, her early Ram (orange) is now wearing Jack Browns, but no fenders. Greg On

[RBW] WTT some rivish parts

2015-08-29 Thread Greg J
John, I have an LX rear wheel for you. I'm in Oakland. let's talk. Greg -- 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] nitto jitensha bars

2011-07-31 Thread Greg J
Rex, I'll buy them off you if they're still available. Greg in Oakland -- 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/-/Efe6

Re: [RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW

2011-08-09 Thread Greg J
Count me in (tentative). I've been wanting to dip my toes into the whole s24o thing. Greg Oakland -- 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/r

[RBW] Re: FS: A few leftovers....Dura Ace Hubs and Cane Creek 100 Headset

2011-08-19 Thread Greg J
Will, I'll take the headset. I can't get your email from your post, it's truncated. best, Greg -- 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.c

Re: [RBW] Wet Riding Ahead

2011-08-31 Thread Greg Smith
Howdy neighbor, A bit wet, but we were oh so lucky. Very pretty bike! Greg in W. Htfd. On Aug 31, 2011, at 11:38 AM, "lapoer...@homil.com" wrote: > > This is the Wethersfield cove off the Connecticut River. The river had > already receded a couple of feet by the tim

Re: [RBW] Re: Visit and ride at RBW

2011-09-10 Thread Greg J
I'm in. Greg J- #3 -- 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/-/UlxzK8Kbq90J. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] For Sale: Showers Pass Hybrid Jacket

2011-09-20 Thread Greg J
et me know offlist if you're interested. thanks, Greg -- 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/-/NHhoWELfHScJ. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Showers Pass Hybrid Jacket

2011-09-20 Thread Greg J
I believe this is sold. Thanks for your interest, everybody. Greg -- 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/-/dgw1t1nUWGkJ. To po

[RBW] FS: 700c wheelset, Phil Rivy, Son 28, Synergy, w/ extras

2011-11-03 Thread Greg Walton
nfirm. The wheelset and freewheel have only a few hundred miles, ready to roll you through the winter darkness. $500 plus shipping. Located in Seattle, if you want to pick up. Sorry if this is a double post, the first one seems to be lost in the ether. Greg -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Greg J
uild quality, but perceived value being what it is). Greg -- 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/-/dI-rrdXPmtwJ. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-10 Thread Greg J
air to keep on calling this an Atlantis. There was a real Long Low model that was built by Joe S, and if this is one, then I think that's a very fair price for a great bike. Greg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Long-low for sale in SF Craigslist

2011-11-11 Thread Greg J
best manufacturing facility, and questioned whether a less-known single builder would be up to the task. Now we believe that Waterford is a "production" shop, and the single-builder artisan bikes show more craftsmanship, attention to detail, are one-offs, etc. Greg -- You receiv

Re: [RBW] WTB Dirt Drop Stem

2011-11-11 Thread Greg J
Andrew, I have a dirt drop stem that you can have. I don't think it's nitto, but it's a dirt drop stem, good enough for you to try out I think. I'm the guy you bought those 600 levers from. Let's set up a time and I can give you those ferrule(s) as well. Greg --

[RBW] FS Sam Hillborne 60cm STT

2011-11-26 Thread Greg Walton
am/ $1600 plus actual shipping charges. I'm located in Seattle. Greg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[RBW] Re: FS Sam Hillborne 60cm STT

2011-11-28 Thread Greg Walton
Bike is sold. Greg On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM, Greg Walton wrote: > I'm selling my 60cm Sam. Single top tube model, now unobtainium in this > size. The frame is in almost new condition, one tiny nic in the paint (see > photo). Very low miles. It's a fairly class

[RBW] FS Wheelset, new 700c Velocity Shimano Dynamo and 105 - perfect for winter

2011-11-30 Thread Greg Walton
flickr.com/photos/29302617@N05/sets/72157628213952815/ $300 plus shipping from Seattle. Thanks, Greg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Near-Catastrophic Rim Failure

2011-12-06 Thread Greg Walton
Interesting how asymmetrical the wear is. Greg On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Ray Shine wrote: > This will be the last time I come to this well over this issue, but here > are 3 more pix of the failed rim sawn in cross-section. Pretty alarming! > Look here: > > > http://www

Re: [RBW] Re: Conzelman Road Redux

2011-12-09 Thread Greg Walton
I believe they are Paul Thumbies. Here is another example: http://www.biketinker.com/2011/projects/thumbies-as-stem-shifters/ Greg On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 7:45 PM, eflayer wrote: > those look like stem mounted shifters? what bracket did you use to mount > those? > > -- > Yo

[RBW] Re: fs: Shimano 9 speed bar end shifter pods

2016-12-06 Thread Greg Simmons
I could use these...thought I'd respond here to since I got moderated it! Sent you email privately also. Thanks, Greg On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 9:48:36 PM UTC-4, Eric wrote: > > Bump$15 shipped > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

2017-01-04 Thread Greg J
f-contained cross-country type trip, or technical dirt trails, you shouldn't have any trouble taking it on a weekend trip with 4 pannier's worth (or 2 frontloaders plus a saddlebag). Good luck! Greg Oakland, CA On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 1:24:49 PM UTC-8, Kieran J wrote: > &

[RBW] Re: Grant's Other Book

2017-02-23 Thread Greg J
As I recall, there were 2: East of the Hills and West of the Hills. I picked up West at a used book shop in Berkeley years ago. I'd love to pick up a copy of East of the Hills too. I never thought to look it up on Amazon. Greg Oakland, CA On Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:01:14 PM

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto stems, Dirt Drop and Technomic

2017-03-19 Thread Greg Simmons
I pm'd regarding the dirt drop. Best regards, GS On Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 11:16:42 AM UTC-4, boomer wrote: > > Three stems for sale. All are 22.2 insertion with 26.0 clamp Price > includes shipping to the US states only. Thanks! > > 1) Dirt drop 80mm reach. New condition, never installed

[RBW] Re: OK to keep riding on this wheel, right?

2017-07-28 Thread Greg J
ow-discontinued hub from the 1980s, and fixed and trued the wheel for me, for the cost of the part (~$10). Glad it did not ruin your trip. Keep riding, -Greg On Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 9:14:29 AM UTC-7, John Stowe wrote: > Kidding, of course I took it off the bike immediately! > &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Is tube patching a permanent, reliable fix?

2017-10-04 Thread Greg J
be 3x or 4x before I replace with a new one. Greg -- 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

[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

2017-10-04 Thread Greg J
400 lbs wet, and ideally far lighter than that. I personally think the F650 and VStrom 650 recommendations are above and beyond what you want, need, or can handle as a beginner. Finally, I can't stress enough that you should take a course, even if it's not required where

[RBW] Re: 3 Days of Riding in the Northern Sierras - Ride report

2018-11-29 Thread Greg J
Thanks for the ride report, Collin. One of these days, I may do the exact same ride myself (I'm in Oakland also). I've been to some of those places but not by bike. best, Greg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: Ethics Question

2019-03-06 Thread Greg J
I wouldn’t. You think she doesn’t care or wouldn’t notice. But something will be different, or something won’t work right. And then you’ll have to explain why you fiddled with her bike for no good reason. Don’t ask me how I know. Just don’t do it. Greg Oakland -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Enable my bicycle buying issues!

2019-03-18 Thread Greg J
Hi Keith, That looks like my old Riv Road Std that I bought from Hiroshi at Jitensha. Is it chamfered for a Mavic BB? best, Greg Oakland, CA On Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:15:19 AM UTC-7, Keith Weaver wrote: > > Thanks to all for the great responses! I really enjoyed looking

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread Greg Lamont
12:05:59 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Greg. Oh, your story. I’m just so sorry and had to say so. I don’t think > I’ve heard anyone break a collarbone into that many pieces. So, so sorry > and please let us know when you get back in the saddle and how it goes. > That must

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer newbie questions

2024-09-28 Thread Greg Lamont
Hi Molly, and welcome to the Riv club! I just wanted to say thank you for posting. Your story is quite inspirational to me. I had big plans for a lot of fun rides this summer, including the Crater Lake ride you did, but those plans were derailed due to a crash that broke my collar bone into 5 pi

Re: [RBW] Re: (perhaps) dumb question time (bottle bosses)

2024-09-20 Thread Greg J
There's also an aesthetic consideration - I read somewhere that the custom builder (not sure if it was Riv) took care to make sure the bottles on the seat tube and the down tube were on the same horizontal line. Greg On Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:16:22 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote:

[RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

2024-09-17 Thread Greg J
sure this article will sell a few more frames for Riv, which is great! Greg/Oakland On Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 8:24:34 PM UTC-7 Philip Williamson wrote: > I thought it was super well written, and the range of people interviewed > was stunning. Leah, a random friend, Will, Calling

Re: [RBW] Some very basic metalworking / frame repair advice

2024-12-04 Thread Greg J
Eric, This exact thing happened to me, and I was able to bend the point of the lug back easily. As I wrote in the thread that someone linked to earlier: *I started with a small flat blade screwdriver to uncurl the very tip, with thick cloth to protect the metal. Then I used needle nose plie

Re: [RBW] Re: Fall Photos 2024

2024-12-05 Thread Greg Lamont
Thank you! It's a 61. I've been enjoying tinkering, riding, adjusting, riding, tinkering some more, riding, and then thinking about more tinkering and riding. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-8 gogou...@gmail.com wrote: > OH Boy!!! Greg, That is a nice bike!! Wh

[RBW] FS: Riv Boxy Bag from Carradice + Nitto F15 ; XTR V-Brakes

2025-01-06 Thread Greg J
are one of the best v-brakes ever made, and they look and work great. $95 shipped obo. Photos here <https://photos.app.goo.gl/4TSWyv4NV47ezQ5m8>. Thanks, Greg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-22 Thread Greg Lamont
Rich and Keith, thanks very much! Keith, the photo was taken just south of Bend, OR on some National Forest land. On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:21:37 AM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote: > Greg, > That is a very swift looking Roadeo. > Where is "here"? Looks like the Sierras a bi

Re: [RBW] Winter Photos 2024/2025

2025-01-29 Thread Greg Simmons
Riding at Mr. Vanderbilt's little country house I see! Really like that build with the black wheels, fenders, cages, saddle, and bag. A deluxe bike for deluxe real estate! On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:55:44 AM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > Takashi - that's a great shot of Mt Ontake.

[RBW] Carradice Boxy Bag + Nitto F15 Rack

2025-01-15 Thread Greg J
that you don’t need a rando rack and the bag stands off from the handlebar so you have room for your hands. Bag is about 9”w x 6.5”d x 7.5”h. $175 shipped obo. Photos here <https://photos.app.goo.gl/4TSWyv4NV47ezQ5m8>. Thanks, Greg -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Fillet Susie Complete

2025-02-12 Thread Greg Sonstein
I can get more pics, bike is in storage unit. Basically I am selling Susie and Platy and will just use an Appa or try to get the new Atlantis. Too many bikes. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:47:36 PM UTC-8 Greg Sonstein wrote: > > > -- > G. Sonstein > -- You receiv

[RBW] Re: Private message regarding: FS: 56 Fillet Susie Complete

2025-02-12 Thread Greg Sonstein
mountain biking requiring big tires. Homer is my go to for most things. I paid probably $3800 without tax. So I guess I would like to get $2800. On Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM Drew Fitchette wrote: > Hey, Greg! > > Price? And location? Willing to ship? > > On Wednesday, February 12,

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram sizing help

2025-04-10 Thread Greg J
I've owned a 56 and a 54 Ram. I'm a little under 5-8, pbh a little under 80cm, saddle height a little under 70cm. I could make both work, but the 54 definitely feels better to me. For for OP, I would think 52 or 54, but 56 is probably too big. Greg On Thursday, April 10, 20

[RBW] Re: 2014 Rivendell Custom

2025-05-02 Thread Greg J
Wow, that's one special bike! Congrats, I hope it works out for you! Greg On Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:50:43 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: > Marty, > > What a beauty! I hope you enjoy many miles on it. > > Max > > On Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:16:34 AM UTC-4 Marty Gierke

[RBW] Re: any nice 27" tires for sale? (Swift Tire)

2025-07-11 Thread Greg Simmons
Since you said 'nice and supple'... supposing that means folding bead only? On Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:18:46 PM UTC-4 Saturday Mark wrote: > Is this tire real? I see a bunch of old references, and can't believe I > haven't seen these before? > > On Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:56:14 PM UTC

[RBW] 60cm Purple Platy frameset for sale

2025-07-17 Thread Greg Sonstein
60cm purple Platy frame for sale. I think I am finally ready to let it go as it is not seeing much use and I need to make some room for an Atlantis. $1300. I am located in the LA area for pickup and can also ship at your expense using bikeflights (it will be nicely packed and insured [image: 😉] )

[RBW] Re: DMV Area Rivendell Riders

2021-10-16 Thread Greg Scott Bryan
Original Romulus owner here. Used to live in DC & Arlington, but now out in western Loudoun. Mostly you will find me on the WOD. On Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 9:59:55 AM UTC-4 Tom Wyland wrote: > Hey, Tom here! > I ride a limeolive Platypus and I live out in the Herndon area > (Virginia). I

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