Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam on Balto Clist for sale

2014-12-30 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: Drill brake bridge for fender?

2014-12-30 Thread James Warren
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[RBW] New Years Eve and Day S36O

2015-01-01 Thread James Warren
Rode with bro and nephew to the Headlands. Stayed at the Hostel. Had a great time. That was New Years Eve. New Years Day: Met up with some famous folks you'll see in the photos. Did a big Headlands ride. Coffee Man was a huge hit. And check out the New Momentum Magazine with its Rivendell artic

Re: [RBW] Re: New Years Eve and Day S36O

2015-01-02 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] New Years Eve and Day S36O

2015-01-02 Thread James Warren
th ice in them. Brrr. > > The only thing I don't understand about those pics is the crazy person > dressed in shorts and a T-shirt. Brrr. > > > On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 11:24 PM, James Warren > wrote: >> >> Rode with bro and nephew to the Headlands. Staye

Re: [RBW] Re: 2015 Redlands Strada Rossa

2015-01-08 Thread James Warren
And my favorite pizza on the planet! In downtown Redlands. -Original Message- From: dougP Sent: Jan 8, 2015 5:35 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: 2015 Redlands Strada Rossa While I couldn't ride the event last year, my wife & I rode our Atlantii around town, enjoy

Re: [RBW] Wow, I mean, just wow

2015-01-08 Thread James Warren
I remember those days. In '91, I test-rode Stumpjumpers and Rockhoppers. Geometry not as good as the Bridgestones for me. I loved that long Bridgestone TT. (I ended up buying the '91 MB-4, my first big bike purchase. That bike's still going strong today.) The Diamond Backs of those days felt great

Re: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow

2015-01-08 Thread James Warren
Mike, I like that model a lot. Thanks for sharing! -Original Message- From: Mike Schiller Sent: Jan 8, 2015 7:04 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Wow, I mean, just wow I had an '87 Stumpy Comp, last year of lugged frames, Toyo built. It was also the 1st year of No

Re: [RBW] Surly LHT vs vintage MTB

2015-01-09 Thread James Warren
Great info from Tim! One minor detail I'll add regarding the Bridgestone MB's:   From '91 to '94 and I believe1990 as well, all Bridgestones had the same frame geometry. The MB-6 had the same geometry as the MB-1 or zip. The differences from high end to low end MB's were in the brands and weights o

Re: [RBW] Just Completed: 68cm Rambouillet 650b Land Yacht

2015-01-11 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Done

2015-01-11 Thread James Warren
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[RBW] Many of us like Lambs, right?

2015-01-11 Thread James Warren
You could put Claris derailleurs on one of these: http://newalbioncycles.com/starling/ -- 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+uns

[RBW] Eat Bacon Don't Jog Radio Interviews

2015-01-13 Thread James Warren
Did anyone listen to any of them today? I did not. (Blug mentions them.) -- 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...@google

Re: [RBW] AHH in Riv Reader?

2015-01-14 Thread James Warren
I can look, but I when the AHH was being developed, the announcements about it came kind of piecemeal in the Reader. I'm pretty sure there was not a big spread like there was for many other models. I do remember one that had a nice shot of the prototype bike (which I believe is Grant's personal bik

Re: [RBW] Re: AHH in Riv Reader?

2015-01-14 Thread James Warren
All right, thanks David. Looks like I remembered that wrong. There was a spread!   For some reason, only the shot of Grant's proto stuck in my memory. Probably the best image to take away anyway. -Original Message- From: David Spranger Sent: Jan 14, 2015 10:16 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@google

Re: [RBW] Surprising Failure Today

2015-01-20 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: Surprising Failure Today

2015-01-21 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: "Rapid Rise" rear derailers?

2015-01-22 Thread James Warren
Great observation! I've noticed this on many occasions with conventional bad end shifters. (Never having considered low normal, the issue you point out has never registered. Interesting.) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2015, at 7:14 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Where RapidRise fails is double-s

[RBW] XO-T (Rare model!)

2015-01-24 Thread James Warren
Caveat emptor I guess. (This one never existed!): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-Bike-XOT-RARE-MODEL-/141547026849?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f4dc39a1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] XO-T (Rare model!)

2015-01-24 Thread James Warren
Also, I don't know the seller, but I should point out that they seem honest, because they clarified the frame's likely origins and added info to the eBay posting later. Well, off to continue my eBay search for an RB-zip! :-) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 24, 2015, at 7:51 AM, Ja

Re: [RBW] Sam"s versatility

2015-01-25 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: Sam"s versatility

2015-01-25 Thread James Warren
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoEz16sxaGQ (Relevant content starts at 1:15, and warning at 3:12, there is one curse word.) On Jan 25, 2015, at 12:49 PM, michael sellers wrote: > my 35 foot legs > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: Question on Big Ben handling

2015-01-25 Thread James Warren
Handling has made me suspicious of Jack Browns mounted on skinny road rims. Wider road rims with same Jack Browns had me feeling confident.   So far, Big Bens on Atlas rims have been very good for me over a lot of dirt miles on my Hunqapillar. I'll do another dirt ride today and post if anything fe

Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

2015-01-26 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] FT - Looking for Noodles and SA saddle

2015-01-26 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

2015-01-26 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] new steel bike: Rivendells are cheap!

2015-01-28 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

2015-01-28 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Bar Ends vs Paul Thumbies? Anyone tried both?

2015-01-31 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Test Fit Rides

2015-01-31 Thread James Warren
Judging by your 95 cm PBH, 62 cm Hillborne would be good, and 67 cm AHH would probably be a little better.   (The 67 AHH is only effectively about 1 cm bigger feeling compared to the 62 Hillborne. This is because the Hillborne's top tube slopes up 6 degrees while the AHH's only slopes up 1.5 degree

Re: [RBW] Re: List of RBW Bikes

2015-01-31 Thread James Warren
Welcome back, Reginald! Your name is familiar. I would love to see a photo of your Rivendell Mountain Bike if you have any.   -James Warren Los Angeles, CA -Original Message- From: "R. Alexis" Sent: Jan 29, 2015 8:51 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] R

Re: [RBW] Test Fit Rides

2015-01-31 Thread James Warren
st right. > > Aloha, > > Bob > > > > On Sat, Jan 31, 2015 at 6:07 PM, James Warren > wrote: > Judging by your 95 cm PBH, 62 cm Hillborne would be good, and 67 cm AHH would > probably be a little better. > > > (The 67 AHH is only effectively abo

Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

2015-02-01 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14

2015-02-01 Thread James Warren
Back at you! (And the rest of you) -Original Message- From: cyclotourist Sent: Feb 1, 2015 10:41 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 14 for '14 And you're definitely included in the "good people" category!!!On Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 9:24 AM, James Warren wrote

Re: [RBW] New to her wifey bike

2015-02-03 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] New to her wifey bike

2015-02-03 Thread James Warren
Or maybe this to complement the graphics: http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Standard-Bicycle-Saddle-Apple/dp/B0048AR05G?tag=metaefficient-20 On Feb 3, 2015, at 5:34 PM, James Warren wrote: > > Amazing. What a bike! > > I think you need to add this to it: > > http://www.dmarge.

Re: [RBW] HUNQAPILLAR tire clearance experience, a subsequent design curiosity & belated NEW BIKE DAY!

2015-02-04 Thread James Warren
I have a prototype Hunqapillar, from just before they released them for sale. The clearance on it is still pretty dang good. I easily do 700x55 Big Bens, and I'm pretty sure I could do 2.15's or so in something more knobby like Smart Sam. My understanding is that the clearance widened from mine

Re: [RBW] Re: Is 2015 the year for...Rivendell sportwool jerseys?!

2015-02-10 Thread James Warren
The return of seersucker. Once I read that, the entire rest of the message fell off my radar. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2015, at 5:15 PM, "Dave @ Riv" wrote: > I assume you mean from the MUSA line. Our Woolpower tops are blends and > resist wear a little better than pure. But poly blend

Re: [RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?

2015-02-14 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: CL Listing in Madison, WI.

2015-02-14 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

2015-02-15 Thread James Warren
And +1 on what Jim said. The reason I'm on this forum is my Bridgestone MB (# doesn't matter) from 1991 and how much it made me love riding and how great it still rides. It's still the best riding 26 inch wheel bike I know. (My Rivs are all 700C.) And the steepest hill I can climb can only be d

Re: [RBW] Micro Winter Project: Plasti-Dipped shifters

2015-02-16 Thread James Warren
It could cause you to ride more. Nice! On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:57 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Clearly this will make me ride much faster > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-24 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

2015-02-27 Thread James Warren
If the store manager complains, I wonder if they could be convinced that the bike is less intrusive than the store's own wheeled carts. Less wide and tires that are probably a tiny bit less likely to mark the floor. (Those swiveling shopping cart wheels are less in control and sometimes scrape s

Re: [RBW] Replacing a chainstay

2015-03-01 Thread James Warren
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Re: [RBW] Replacing a chainstay

2015-03-01 Thread James Warren
from 1989 through 1994. 1988 and earlier I don't know as well, but I could try. -Jim W. On Mar 1, 2015, at 9:06 AM, Anne Paulson wrote: > How would he learn what vintage the bike frame is? > > On Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 9:01 AM, James Warren wrote: >> >> Which year MB-2

Re: [RBW] Re: Downsizing and emotionally paralyzed...

2015-03-07 Thread James Warren
If you go down to 2, Hunq and AHH. If you go down to 3, Hunq and AHH and Betty. The Atlantis is the perfect bike to have if you to settle on just one to do everything. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 7, 2015, at 1:06 PM, René Sterental wrote: > When I ride the Hilsen, I feel like it should be my

Re: [RBW] Best 2"ish allrounder tire?

2015-03-11 Thread James Warren
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[RBW] Riding mixed surf in NW Portland if anyone's interested

2012-08-07 Thread James Warren
Portland listmbers, Visiting Portland, Oregon. Enjoying a drink at Velo Cult as i type this. Staying in NW city. Gonna head out to Forest Park this evening and/or tomorrow morn for a nice little ride. Contact me off list if interested in joining. - Jim W. Sent from my iPhone -- You received

Re: [RBW] Saluki porn

2012-08-17 Thread James Warren
Needs to be taken on a ride in the redwoods. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 17, 2012, at 9:06 AM, jeffrey kane wrote: > Sorry, been having an amazing 18 months on this baby and just had to post > this pin-up pic ... > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: S240 To Half Moon Bay This Saturday 8/18- 8/19

2012-08-18 Thread James Warren
What time? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 17, 2012, at 8:26 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Sorry folks looks like I have to cancel this event. With school starting on > monday, I have to go in tomorrow to set up my classroom. Still doing a ride > to halfmoon bay for bbq but it's going to be on Sunday

Re: [RBW] 60cm Romulus in Chicago - Nearly new!

2012-08-18 Thread James Warren
Are all sizes being discussed in this thread thought of as center-to-top? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 18, 2012, at 4:03 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Fri, 2012-08-17 at 21:12 -0500, John Blish wrote: >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 7:59 PM, Reid wrote: >> >> >> >>On Friday, Au

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne review

2012-08-18 Thread James Warren
7 years ago, I had to bend back my front dropout on the Ram fork. Good as new in just a few minutes for something that initially had made me gasp. I was happy to have steel then. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 18, 2012, at 12:49 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Great to hear the repair-ability part. We

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery Bike Update and Question

2012-08-22 Thread James Warren
Indeed! Having calipers handy helps to save you from the non-Nitto seatpost that is labeled "27.2" but in actuality is 27.1. That's happened to me. It was an American Classic. On Aug 22, 2012, at 10:51 AM, William wrote: > Simple cheap vernier calipers can be got at your hardware store for

RE: [RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?

2012-08-22 Thread James Warren
Here is mine: 1990-1991: everyone in my circle of friends started noticing Bstone mountain bikes. I was riding my cheap GT Outpost at the time. Bridgestone's adherance to smart parts and their lovely riding and climbing geometry offroad was becoming known to us as each of us started buying one

RE: [RBW] Re: What's your Rivendell story?

2012-08-22 Thread James Warren
Here is mine: 1990-1991: everyone in my circle of friends started noticing Bridgestone mountain bikes. I was riding my cheap GT Outpost at the time. Bridgestone's adherance to smart parts and their lovely riding and climbing geometry offroad was becoming known to us as each of us started buyin

Re: [RBW] Idea for real RivCustom head badges. What would yours be?

2012-08-23 Thread James Warren
  Chris Kostman does this. His Roadeo at the bottom of the page has one of his own custom headbadges that are also shown at this page sort of near the bottom. Check it out:   http://www.xo-1.org/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2011-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=29 ---

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam.

2012-08-28 Thread James Warren
Yes, sounds exactly like my green stock QB from 2004. Front wheel's been very good. Rear was destroyed in a collision with a car, and I have since replaced it so I can't report much about the rear. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2012, at 5:32 PM, frank_a wrote: > First run greens had the Aray

Re: [RBW] Did I just get flipped off???

2012-09-01 Thread James Warren
I don't know, but I rode by a group watching a high school football game (outside the fence from the street), and I was on my Hillborne comfortably riding by with the big loafer bag on the back. One of the smart-ass spectators yelled, "Hey, do you have Toto in there?" Could have been funny, but

Re: [RBW] Re: New "budget" Riv in Summer 2013?

2012-09-03 Thread James Warren
I would like it if this bike were made ready for disc brakes. Mechanical ones. -- 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, send em

Re: [RBW] Re: New "budget" Riv in Summer 2013?

2012-09-03 Thread James Warren
er of disc brakes anyway I have > found, although discs are easier to set up. I hate the idea of a tig welded > rivendell, what is the point? I believe one of rivendells mottos is "always > lugged, always steel" > > On Sep 3, 2012 5:53 PM, "James Warren" wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: New "budget" Riv in Summer 2013?

2012-09-04 Thread James Warren
Is the budget Riv of Summer 2013, AKA the less expensive fat tire tourer, the same bike as the stealthy, inexpensive-looking bike for cities that they have talked about.   I have gotten the impression that these are two separate models that are on the horizon. The latter I've heard mentioned repe

Re: [RBW] Re: New "budget" Riv in Summer 2013?

2012-09-09 Thread James Warren
email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - Remember, my friends, it is better to feel fast than to be fast. -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Beautiful 68cm Rivendell Bombadil

2012-09-13 Thread James Warren
Is there any reason it would be bent? Have you had any crashes? If not and it tracks straight, I would not come to any conclusions yet. Camera images can be tricky. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2012, at 6:36 PM, Amit Singh wrote: > Here's another look before the rebuild: > > http://www.fli

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
Did the AHH change rear spacing? Mine is 135 mm, as we're all the original darker blue ones. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2012, at 5:00 AM, Matthew J wrote: > Michael: Rivendell spaces its bikes 132.5 intentionally to allow owners to > choose between 130 and 135 hubs as needs dictate. It

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
My second batch one was made at Waterford and is 135. The literature advertising the bike when it was new in 2007 said it would be 135 on the AHH, but that Rivendell also thought 132.5 could make a lot of sense. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2012, at 9:02 AM, Matthew J wrote: > I could be mi

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
I would not file it. Maybe you should call Rivendell. Is it possible that your frame was tweaked in transit somewhere? You should call them and not take my word on the following speculation which is that I'd be surprised if they let a frame get sold to a customer that is not 135 without telling

Re: [RBW] Re: First-time bicycle assembly advice

2012-09-15 Thread James Warren
Yes, that too. I had the rear of my QB (similar frame to AHH) respaced from 120 to 135. So far, so good (knock on wood.) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2012, at 9:37 AM, Peter Morgano wrote: > Any decent bike shop will have tools to spread it that small amount and > realign dropouts. Cost me

Re: [RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay

2012-09-18 Thread James Warren
I bet it rides like a Rambouillet. -Original Message- From: hobie Sent: Sep 18, 2012 6:32 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Nice Lugged frame on ebay Cheap Kogswell frame on the bay.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kogswell-P62-Frame-/271062004651?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3f1c

[RBW] In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-23 Thread James Warren
I'm pretty sure that the new Riv model with no cable stop for front shifting (and hence no easy way to do a FD) would be a great candidate the new cogs that SRAM is coming out with: 11 speed cluster in the rear with 42 as the largest one and only one chainring in the front. You could do 34 or

Re: [RBW] In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-24 Thread James Warren
For Red, Force, Rival, or Apex? Will they have price levels beyond $425? On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:33 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > I think I saw on the VSalon Forum that these cassettes will run around > $425 each. Pretty amazing for a wear item, I think! > > > > -- > You received this mes

Re: [RBW] In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-24 Thread James Warren
OK, well I think I won Dumb Question of the Day today: -Original Message- >From: Steve Palincsar >On Mon, 2012-09-24 at 07:05 -0700, James Warren wrote: >> >> For Red, Force, Rival, or Apex? > >For that XX1. > I'm kind of amused by the fact that now

Re: [RBW] Re: In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-26 Thread James Warren
Well, I'm not sure why SRAM designed it since triples are perfectly good. But given that it is coming out, I know that if I had a bike that was designed to not have a front derailleur, I would certainly want all my gearing covered with one ring. I do not want to get off to shift by hand or shif

RE: [RBW] Re: In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-26 Thread James Warren
The Alfine 11 is great. I have it on my QB. I have several Rivs, and in the pack I think the QB is rapidly becoming my favorite.   It's the first time the bike has the full gear range I've been looking for in my hilly hometown.   -Original Message- From: "Allingham II, Thomas J" Sent: Sep

Re: [RBW] Re: In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-26 Thread James Warren
Shifting gears while the bike is stopped and your feet are on the ground is a nice benefit. Really helps a lot in traffic. And a straight chain path with no rear derailleur to run through is nice as well. Additionally, as Doug mentioned, there is the gear range issue. Rohloff for sure and I b

Re: [RBW] Re: In theory: New Riv model with new SRAM 1x11 and no FD

2012-09-28 Thread James Warren
Whoah! That's really interesting. Also, Tom, your bike looks awesome! And even though I'm the one who brought up the SRAM 1x11 thing, I'm pretty sure now that (partly as a result of the discussion from this fine forum) that I would choose Alfine 11 over SRAM derailleur 11. -Original Message---

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv/Special Blend

2012-09-28 Thread James Warren
What freaks me out is that Golden Age Bridgestones are now 20 years old, and back in the early 90's I saw them as having evolved so much from the mountain bikes of the early Stumpjumper era. 1983 to 1992 seemed like so much time when I was thinking about bikes in the early 90's. But now, it's b

Re: [RBW] East Bay Riv Friendly Bike Shop

2012-10-01 Thread James Warren
There's a guy who works at Performance on University in Berkeley who is very Riv-friendly. He liked my Atlantis a lot, and I think he used to have one of his own. He works in the service department of the store. I can't remember his name, but he has a beard and I believe he used to work back at H

Re: [RBW] Been Thinkin'....

2012-10-03 Thread James Warren
Jim, First off, thanks for everything you do to maintain a really great forum. And thanks for all the many smart contributions from members. As a follow up to what Jim wrote about the helmet conversation, I'd like to offer the following suggestion.   Going back to when the forum began after Riven

Re: [RBW] Been Thinkin'....

2012-10-04 Thread James Warren
  It wouldn't be a newly created box now. The box was created when the RBW forum was originally defined. The original definition of this forum was to discuss Riv parts and products and Riv-inspired riding activities. This narrow definition made it more restricted than iBOB.      I recall there be

Re: [RBW] Some fall color camo.

2012-10-04 Thread James Warren
Beautiful photo! It almost looks like a rare species sighting.   -Original Message- From: jinxed Sent: Oct 4, 2012 3:22 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Some fall color camo. Took a super fun jaunt today in some fantastic fall weather. Colors are in full swing at th

Re: [RBW] GAP Ride Semi Report

2012-10-07 Thread James Warren
Cool. Thank you for that. I'm a sucker for bikes like this one:   http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8064274885/in/set-72157631715248107     -Original Message- From: Kelly Sent: Oct 7, 2012 4:20 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] GAP Ride Semi Report I just got b

Re: [RBW] That Diet and Exercise thing again!

2012-10-08 Thread James Warren
May I steal this phrase, and use it in my own conversations? It is brilliant! On Oct 8, 2012, at 7:05 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > but wine is from heaven and must not be neglected. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post

Re: [RBW] Broadsided on Bleriot today. I am doing better than bike.

2012-10-13 Thread James Warren
I was hit in 2010. Listen to Bill's advice. Definitely get yourself checked thoroughly. Two things put me in the hospital overnight for observation, a concussion and some cracked ribs. Meanwhile, I had a bruise on my right just above the wasteline that was not as alarming or painful while I wa

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot reflections after riding it for 2 months now, and a question for y'all at the end.

2012-10-13 Thread James Warren
I recommend against the Sora triples. I have owned two and both broke in exactly the same place. The little tab that anchored the spring just sheared off on each. Cheap, lousy and disappointing since I am usually a big of less expensive Shimano. Meanwhile, I have a 21 year old Deore that is stil

Re: [RBW] Bill Walton's bike

2012-10-16 Thread James Warren
I can't see the picture while I'm at work, but if I remember correctly, Bill's bike is not steel, correct? Is it possible that additional tubes serve a purpose on large steel frames but not as much on large frames of other materials, like carbon fiber, which are stiffer? -Original Message

Re: [RBW] Re: What's up with the Homer blue?

2012-10-17 Thread James Warren
The original blue is my favorite blue on a bike. Subtly different from the Ram blue, but so much better.   Blues that are almost as good as the original AHH blue:   The current Sam Blue The 1990 MB-2 Blue   -Original Message- From: Joe Bernard Sent: Oct 17, 2012 4:19 PM To: rbw-owners-bu

Re: [RBW] Re: S240's and Lyme disease question.

2012-10-18 Thread James Warren
No, not at all. Jim Thill's response sounded joking at first read, but then I realized it was quite thoughtful. The idea being that S240's do carry risk and danger, and that is a streak that makes them invigorating. They are not dangerous enough to scare one from doing them, but I've never been o

Re: [RBW] Re: Beautiful Sam at Bikeworks NYC

2012-10-20 Thread James Warren
That's fun to hear about, since I read the "Bike Cult" book around the same time I was getting to know Rivendell. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 20, 2012, at 6:20 PM, gep71...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm sure NYC has lots of good bike shops, or at least a handful---I of course > wouldn't know---but I

Re: [RBW] Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread James Warren
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. Great spirit is infectious! On Oct 21, 2012, at 11:32 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Ok, I know it's probably off-topic so I'll keep it short. Thanks to this list > and to RBW for daily reading material, motivation and reminders, that kept me > from going crazy

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

2012-10-25 Thread James Warren
ps.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - Remember, my friends, it is better to feel

Re: [RBW] Re: Rack and Panniers for a Rabmouillet

2012-10-25 Thread James Warren
Sorry, typo, I meant to say that Nitto big rack is one of those expensive things that is worth it.   But now that I think about it, the use you get out of it over time makes it a good bargain.   -Original Message- From: James Warren The Nitto big is one of those inexpensive things that

Re: [RBW] Changin' my name from lungimsam to...

2012-10-30 Thread James Warren
s.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send emai

Re: [RBW] Re: Changin' my name from lungimsam to...

2012-10-31 Thread James Warren
Is that new from Taco Bell? Sorry, couldn't resist. -Original Message- From: Michael   We both own Bleritos, go figure.     -- 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@goo

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders and Rams

2012-11-12 Thread James Warren
And to strengthen the argument by 2 mm, the Ram's BB drop is 77 mm, while the aforementioned Riv has 75 mm.   This 650B Hetre Ram development is messing me up: temptation to do it versus "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." I'm right about at my 5 year anniversery of my commitment to Jack Brown gre

[RBW] Question about Leslie's Ram

2012-11-13 Thread James Warren
> > > 38s also fit a Road or Road Standard, but only if you convert to 650B > > > :) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > htt

[RBW] I think someone got a deal, hoom

2012-11-18 Thread James Warren
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Quickbeam-62cm-/251181270533?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D3552118479426257952%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D251181270533%26&autorefresh=true -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: I think someone got a deal, hoom

2012-11-18 Thread James Warren
True, but you'd also have to add shipping to the original Rivendell purchase price. On Nov 18, 2012, at 9:44 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: > $900 (with shipping) for a bike that originally sold for $1400... Seems fair. > A little high, except the Brooks comes with. > > Philip > www.biketinker

Re: [RBW] Options for making a Quickbeam a multi speed

2012-11-19 Thread James Warren
AlfineBeam is awesome! I highly recommend it. Mine is with Bullmoose bars. I had the rear respaced and cold set to 135 mm ( if that's the right terminology.) the QB has ride qualities that make it special independent of how many gears it has. So figuring out a good way to gear it was a high pri

Re: [RBW] My Touring Bike

2015-09-28 Thread James Warren
Nice! Is that a custom-sized larger-than-61 Atlantis? I'm intrigued, because it looks like a 66 or so, but it looks (due to the lugs) like it comes from a period when even the 64's had to be special ordered.  Any great photo, thanks!-Original Message- From: Trenker Sent: Sep 28, 2015 3:21

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