[RBW] Re: Swapping Bleriot drivetrain idea. Will it work?

2013-05-31 Thread Michael
Would the exusting worn chain work with the new cassette? -- 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 p

[RBW] Image codes possible on this forum?

2013-05-31 Thread Michael
Like this: [URL=http://s398.photobucket.com/user/lungimsam/media/4132a623-c369-4ef7-b25a-5eb6db8cc611_zpsf420102c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/lungimsam/4132a623-c369-4ef7-b25a-5eb6db8cc611_zpsf420102c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Would make it easier than scaling down photos to p

[RBW] Re: Image codes possible on this forum?

2013-05-31 Thread Michael
> > PS- it posts the pic for viewing directly to the thread post when it works. > -- 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+unsub

Re: [RBW] The Perfect Stem, Slightly OT

2013-06-01 Thread Michael
My wife's Raleigh comes with a Dirt Drop looking pop top face plate quill stem. Not sure who the manufacturer is. I can take it out to read the stamping at base of stem if you like. Looks like a silver dirt drop with face plate. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

2013-06-02 Thread Michael
> > Wow! Amazing shot. I am surprised it was willing to come so close. What > were you feeding 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 email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: Rain!

2013-06-02 Thread Michael
> > I love Longboard fenders. They are a luxury item, since they give you the > luxury of you and your bike pretty much only getting hit by water that > falls from the sky. Not the ground water/mud, which is dirty and would get > all over the bike. Minimal cleanup needed so far when I have been

[RBW] Re: Pics of your Riv with a wild animal...

2013-06-02 Thread Michael
> > Rattlesnake? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-o

[RBW] Re: "Jenny" the AHH made it on TV

2013-06-03 Thread Michael
> > Your bar ends at:18 also. > -- 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

[RBW] How long are Meisha's Cork Grips?

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
Anyone measured 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw

[RBW] Anyone riding upright with Brooks Flyer saddle?

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
They say you should go to a wider saddle for upright riding than a B17, but I have a sprung Brooks Flyer I'd like to keep using. Anyone doing it? How does the saddle work for upright riding? Wide enough for you? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
There is another thread on here from a year ago that didn't answer the question. The stock builds come with steel. I am sure they are fantastic. I have read a complaint about the aluminum version being too flexy. Any votes here? What are you using and how does it feel to you? Thanks for the ad

[RBW] Re: Family Ramble

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > Looked like some sweet riding. Beautiful. > Thanks for 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > ...torn between two Albas...feelin' like a fool... > Wonder if the chro mo, or alu will last longer? -- 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: Anyone riding upright with Brooks Flyer saddle?

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > So sounds like the Flyer is great in upright use. > I figured I would know when I tried, but was hastily curious to find out. I don't have the Albas yet. Hope to order soon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Anyone riding upright with Brooks Flyer saddle?

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > @Rene, > I used to have a cheapy B67-ish shaped saddle on a Raleigh, and it was hard sometimes to pedal downward as I found the saddle blocked my thighs. Hopefully the Flyer will be great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: How long are Meisha's Cork Grips?

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > Thank you David for your time and help. I appreciate 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
My bro-in-law has these same two (looks alike anyway) red and green Raleighs and I was over at his place a while back and took pics. RBW should have Sugino make some RBW logo cranks like Raleigh had their logo on their bikes back then. Neat bikes can be seen here. Enjoy: http://www.flickr.com/p

[RBW] Re: RBW Blug Raleighs in my family...

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > ...also matching painted fenders like the Rahleighs would be the > bomb-adilicious... > ...dig the short stems on those british bikes..."British" fit idea? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[RBW] Re: Anyone riding upright with Brooks Flyer saddle?

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > My back seems to like bars no higher than saddle height. > But sometimes I want to sit higher, so I was thinking that maybe my back would be ok with *totally* upright. Maybe it is the between that the back doesn't like. On the short test rides I have had with my wife's upright bike, my b

[RBW] Re: Rivendell handlebars comparaison

2013-06-04 Thread Michael
> > Thanks oli, > That's just what I was after seeing. Riv should have this on their handlebar page. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-o

[RBW] Re: Albas...steel or aluminum? Please help me decide...

2013-06-05 Thread Michael
> > Thanks for all the input everyone! > I got aluminum. Apparently there are no safety or flex, feel differences between steel and alu. Just 10 oz. and 24 bucks or so. I felt was worth it in the long haul to save a little over half a pound. It adds up. Not that it would make a dif to a

[RBW] Re: It is BACK!

2013-06-05 Thread Michael
> > Congrats! Do you have more pics? Before and aft? > -- 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 pos

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-06 Thread Michael
> > Thanks for those pics Bob. > I think they are trying to make it their waterproof saddle or something? Let us know how it rides/feels. Can you post an eye level profile shot so we can see the contour of the seat top from the rear to nose? Also an eye level pic of back of saddle to see the sh

[RBW] Log your RBW video requests here...

2013-06-06 Thread Michael
I love their wrenching videos. How to set up drop bars, derailers, twining, fenders, and packing/unpacking and assembling bikes have all been a great resource to me. Anything else you would like them to make vids of? Maybe they will read our requests here and make some more vids. I would like

[RBW] Re: Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-07 Thread Michael
> > Thanks for the pics. I see the contours now. > So, the saddle looks like it is made out of metal, rubber, and plastic, and whatever the cloth is on top? Did it stick to your clothes like you thought it would? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

[RBW] "Staff bikes" really so?

2013-06-07 Thread Michael
Are they really owned by them, or just the chef specials for the month? -- 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: New to me Atlantis

2013-06-07 Thread Michael
> > Congrats on your new bike! > Looks like fun riding. -- 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 p

[RBW] Re: Your method of going around brake levers with cloth bar tape?

2013-06-07 Thread Michael
> > One of the Rivendell readers has a picture spread showing how to do it > this way. I think somewhere between Reader 0 -20 > -- 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: Brooks Cambium C-17 First Look

2013-06-08 Thread Michael
> > I wonder how they bonded the cloth top to the rubber. > I wonder if people will Amber Shellac their saddles. -- 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: Your method of going around brake levers with cloth bar tape?

2013-06-08 Thread Michael
> > This is how RBW does it. 2 sections of tape with an offset lever > clamp strip. Scroll down to the handlebar tape and twine video. > Note how the lever clamp strip is placed offset around the brake lever clamp. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/twine.htm -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: Help Mounting Challenge Eroicas

2013-06-09 Thread Michael
> > Is this a folding tire? > First time using a folding tire, if I remember correctly, I had to shape it with my hands to get it to pocket open to accept a tube. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: Your method of going around brake levers with cloth bar tape?

2013-06-09 Thread Michael
> > Issue 9, pg. 15 > -- 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] Alba/R559/Shimano Silver levers set-up question

2013-06-11 Thread Michael
Hi y'all, I have tried Noodles and Moustaches on my new Sam. Next I want to try Alba's with the Shimano Silver MTB levers as in the stock riv build for that kit. The bars and levers arrive tomorrow hopefully in the mail. Any tips for setting up the brake levers with my Tektro R559 sidepull br

[RBW] Re: Alba/R559/Shimano Silver levers set-up question

2013-06-11 Thread Michael
> > Thanks. Sounds good. > I have centerpulls on my Bleriot with Tiagra Road Levers, and the centerpull pads are further from the rims like you describe. They work great and easy to get aligned without worrying about tight pad clearance being necessary. -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: Sugino Triple XD2 (24-36-46) 2-month review...with pic...

2013-06-12 Thread Michael
> > PS- having the 24t ring is fantastic because we have some big hills around > here. Good to have confidence that I can go anywhere with a riding friend > and not have to worry about making it up hills like I did with the Bleriot > crankset. > -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Tektro R559 QR and brake clamp material question

2013-06-14 Thread Michael
The QR and cable clamp looks like plastic. But what is it? Aluminum, steel? It is the black part where you clamp the cable. Also, what kinda bolt head is that on the QR (NOT the cbale clamp bolt, but the bolt holding on the QR)? It isn't Allen. Torx? Do I need to adjust this ever? -- You

[RBW] Quickest bar tape goo removal chemical?

2013-06-16 Thread Michael
Anything just rips it right offa there? I am cleaning off a Noodle. -- 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...@googlegrou

[RBW] New to Albas after drops/staches...did this happen to you?

2013-06-17 Thread Michael
Sitting totally upright on Albas with my saddle in the ususal KOPS position that I had with 'staches and drops, I feel like my saddle has moved forward, but it hasn't (I checked). Feels like I am out in front of the pedals now when pedaling - not directly over them like I felt with the low drop

[RBW] Re: New Riv Prototype

2013-06-17 Thread Michael
> > BTW, hows the upright bars working out for you? Hows your neck doing? -- 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...@g

[RBW] ISO: 7cm Technomic Deluxe 190mm quill height 26.0

2013-06-20 Thread Michael
Wondering if anyone has one. I have these things to trade for it. Pick one: 7cm Technomic Standard - 225quill 26.0 clamp. 6cm Technomic Standard - 225quill 26.0 clamp. Nitto Moustache bar 26.0 clamp. In great shape but has a few scratches on right side of sleeve collar. Nitto Moustache b

[RBW] WTT: My 44 Noodles for your 42 Noodles?

2013-06-20 Thread Michael
Looking for a 41 or 42 Noodle. Will trade my newish 44 Noodles. Only about 70 miles on mine. Very clean and nice. -- 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] Standard Moustache on Clearance Bits page at RBW. Get it while you can.

2013-06-21 Thread Michael
It says, "while supplies last" at the bottom of description. But the price is still the same $88 bucks. I guess with the new Albastache they aren't going to carry the standard 'stache anymore? Or maybe not order anymore from Nitto for a while? -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?

2013-06-21 Thread Michael
How do you like them for these long rides? I have some on my Sam now but haven't gone on any long rides yet. Was wondering. -- 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] Hammered finish and lugged handlebars anyone?

2013-06-22 Thread Michael
Would be interesting if Rivendell had lugged versions and hammered versions of their bars. Just a lug collar at the ends of the drops and staches. Maybe at the clamp sleeve, too. Maybe the sleeve could be a lug itself. Hammered finish would be cool on Albas and Boscos, etc. Bullmeeses coul ea

[RBW] Pics of my Sam with drops, staches, then Albas

2013-06-23 Thread Michael
To compare for fun. I'm getting good at swapping cockpits. Hopefully this will be the last configuration. Keep scrolling and you will see how they painted the HT lug window on the underside where no one sees it. They did the same for the st lug, too. It is nice that RBW gave such a great pai

[RBW] Re: 50K on a Sunday morning

2013-06-23 Thread Michael
> > Looks like fun riding. Feels so good to go for long rides when the mood > hits. > -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: 50K on a Sunday morning

2013-06-23 Thread Michael
> > Oh yes, I see those "skinny" 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

2013-06-24 Thread Michael
How did you find it? On Sunday, June 23, 2013 2:31:04 PM UTC-4, maelcolm wrote: > Found A Homer Hilsen Bike. Looking for owner, please be ready to describe > bike in detail, size, color, including all accessories. Proof of > ownership, including serial number information preferred.

[RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

2013-06-24 Thread Michael
Glad to hear someone's Hilsen should be back in their hands soon. Just for everyone's info on this forum: Unless you have the original purchase receipt or some original record from RBW like an invoice, it may not be good to give out your serial number. If your serial number becomes public, I t

[RBW] Re: FOUND! - A Homer Hilsen - SF

2013-06-24 Thread Michael
> > So cool...like taking a pet you found to your vet to scan it for a > microchip ID tag. Hope the return of the Hilsen will be just that easy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: Pics of my Sam with drops, staches, then Albas

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
> > @Michael: > Thanks for asking. I feel like a freak because I see all these Rivbike owners with long stem extensions and here I am on 6 and 7cm stems. Something wrong with me? Ha ha. *The short story:* Pain and comfortable reach dictated stem length. *The long story:* Even

[RBW] Re: Pics of my Sam with drops, staches, then Albas

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
> > @David, > The Giant TT is 53cm c-c. My 52 Sam is 55.8cm with a c-c 6 degree slope. 55 Bleriot is 55.5 c-c. with a 2 degree slope, I think. One day I'll try the Bleriot and the Sam set up just like the Giant with drops and see if that works. I wanna do that now with the Bleriot but need t

[RBW] Re: Pics of my Sam with drops, staches, then Albas

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
@ Patrick: I have tried what you mention with raising the bars with drops and staches on the Bleriot and Sam and those angles give me low back pain for days. I have found that I have to be at or below saddle height to be comfortable with drop bars. Though if it is a too long reach like the Sam

[RBW] Re: Pics of my Sam with drops, staches, then Albas

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
Hi Steve, Thanks for the kind offer. That would be great. Sounds like fun. I just emailed you. Michael -- 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: Pics of my Sam with drops, staches, then Albas

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
> > This is the only bad part about buying bikes online. You don't get a > chance to test ride them first. > -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Powder Coated S.H. and Dureme 50's

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
> > What kind of saddlebag is that? Looks like the perfect size I need. -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] Need 6cm extension 190mm rise stem. Have one to sell/trade?

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
Need one for my Bleriot. Tech Deluxe would work great if you have one to sell/trade. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubsc

[RBW] Re: Rivs in (and sitting beside of) the house

2013-06-25 Thread Michael
> > Beautiful bikes. That one in the middle looks like your favorite based on > the saddle and bartape usage. > > > -- 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: Freddie Hoffman Visit

2013-06-26 Thread Michael
> > Thanks for sharing. I like reading/seeing about Freddie and his gear. Interesting to see that a person who rides so much has such a different setup than the current marketing zeitgeist dictates. Puts things in perspective. Do you know what kind of saddle that is? Must be great to work

[RBW] Re: Need 6cm extension 190mm rise stem. Have one to sell/trade?

2013-06-26 Thread Michael
> > I need to go low. > So just about any 1" quill shorter than 190 would work actually. My 225 stem bottoms out before getting the bars lower than I need. But I'm just looking for a Deluxe to keep it NITTO on the bike. But any NITTO shorter would work, too. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Pics of my Sam with drops, staches, then Albas

2013-06-26 Thread Michael
> > Thanks for the great ideas. > I looked into the Rando bars NITTO makes, and although they are a narrower bar than Noodles, the reach is longer at 110, and I think the Noodles are 95mm. I'll have to recheck. I know one of them is 110. -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Interesting ARounder, Atlantis, Rom

2013-06-26 Thread Michael
Check out the bars on the Arounder... I am not affiliated with this seller. http://bike123.com/used_bikes/used_bikeslist.php?psearch=rivendell&Submit=Search+&psearchtype = -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Re: bom - sean

2013-06-27 Thread Michael
Nice, classic, color. Beautiful bike and the bartape goes great with it. I think a quill stem would look nicer though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send a

[RBW] Re: 64 Ram at RBW

2013-06-27 Thread Michael
> > Beautiful. > But I don't get selling it for a new bike price. That is what they cost new back in the day, isn't it? 1300$ And this one is damaged and has been worked on in the past. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Another Albastache Review

2013-06-28 Thread Michael
> > Looks like the morphing progression of drops to upright bars could go: > Drops Midges Moustaches Albastaches Albatross Boscos Interesting to hear that there is a noticeable difference of feel when using the Albastache from the Moustache. That would be important to know for those thinking

[RBW] Re: Need 6cm extension 190mm rise stem. Have one to sell/trade?

2013-06-28 Thread Michael
> > I wouldn't trust myself doing that. Ha ha! But a good idea. Looks like he > has the know how and the machinery to do 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

[RBW] Re: LBS Love...

2013-06-28 Thread Michael
> > I use the LBS I have always used. They seem to be able to take care of > everything I have needed. They have always respected my Bleriot and never > tried to sway me from steel bikes. In fact they even tried to help me know > what size bike to look for in steel since they knew I was into th

[RBW] Re: help finding Maynard Hershon piece, esp online

2013-06-28 Thread Michael
> > Looks like RR's #'s 37 and 38. 37's article is the one posted in a reply > above. 38 is a sequel talking about where he scouts for a friendlier > cycling milieu I think. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Albas as mood lifter for Maryland people?

2013-06-30 Thread Michael
Since I have started riding with Albas, I have noticed that people are smiling and saying hello and waving to me as I go by. People hardly ever did when I rode drops and staches. It immediately started happening after switching to Albas. Maybe I have just been running into the right people late

[RBW] Re: Newbaum's cloth bar tape

2013-07-01 Thread Michael
> > I have never installed it when new. I just reused it from bar to bar when I swapped a couple bars. It seemed to go on easy. But it was soft I think after getting reinstalled. ** *I can see how if it was stiffer, like new, that it might be tough to shape it to the bar contours. Is that wha

[RBW] Re: Betty delivery......catch-22

2013-07-01 Thread Michael
> > First rule of an RBW shipment: > Tracking, tracking, tracking... > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] Re: WTB: bar end shifters

2013-07-02 Thread Michael
> > Try your LBS. You might be surprised. > Mine had some used ones for super cheap! 8 speed shimano shifters. I needed one and bought the used pod off em for cheap. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] WTB: Silver Hupe

2013-07-03 Thread Michael
Please let me know if you have one and how much with shipping to 21042. 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr..

[RBW] WTT: My B17 for your B67

2013-07-04 Thread Michael
Black B17 for trade. Ridden only about 3 months. Proofhided. Been sitting unridden for a while now. Slight scuffs on back as you can see in pic. Maybe can be buffed out? Otherwise in good shape. Bought last summer/fall from ModernBike.com. Looking for B67 in any color just as long as it is in c

[RBW] Re: Albas and Saddle Width

2013-07-04 Thread Michael
> > I am 5'8 170 lbs. Small framed guy. And my Brooks Flyer felt great at > first, but upon upping the mileage, I noticed my left cheek near the sit > bone hurting. > I felt around, and feels like the outside of my left sit bone sits on the furthest rivet on the left side of the saddle. So no

[RBW] FS: NITTO Moustache 25.4 clamp sleeve from RBW. Fits Shimano/Silver bar ends/road brake levers. Only two months old.

2013-07-04 Thread Michael
55$ plus shipping CONUS. Bought from RBW in April. Rode gently on them for a month, now I am using Albas. In like new shape. 25.4 clamp sleeve Rest of bar measures same as 26.0 clamp Moustache and fits Silver/Shimano bar end shifter pods and takes road levers. Beautiful bar and will send as ma

[RBW] Will Shimano silver MTB brakes work with Paul Centerpulls (Racers)?

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
These brake levers: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/bl10.htm With these brakes: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brcp2.htm I wanted to do Albas sometime on my Paul Centerpulled Bleriot. Anyone doing this? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Security bolts for every component on your Rivendell, including cranks...

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
Look under "Products" for the menu of bolts. http://atomic22.com/# Any US companies offer this? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owner

[RBW] Re: FT: brooks b-17 for something narrower?

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
> > I have a Specialized saddle for 143 sit bone width if you want to trade. > http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/3916775192.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 emails f

[RBW] Re: Security bolts for every component on your Rivendell, including cranks...

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
> > Whoa! I just saw a seatpost binder bolt for 40 pounds ?!?!? Isn't that > like 60$US? > Forget that!! -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Security bolts for every component on your Rivendell, including cranks...

2013-07-05 Thread Michael
> > This is better. > MUSA and only 5$ for seatpost and saddle clamp bolts each! http://www.bicyclebolts.com/collections/security-allen-bolts/products/m8-torx-security-seatpost-bolt It is *torx*, which I guess is better than allen head. I just don't get why they call an Allen head a security b

[RBW] Re: Security bolts for every component on your Rivendell, including cranks...

2013-07-06 Thread Michael
> > I just bought the security saddle clamp bolt and seat post bolt. > Maybe I won't have to hide the Brooks saddles as much now. ha ha! Bought some water bottle/accessory security screws also. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Do you find you ride slower with Albas than with drops?

2013-07-07 Thread Michael
Yes or no and what do you attribute this 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 an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to t

[RBW] Re: Little Red Saluki next to Big Orange Ram in Minneapolis

2013-07-07 Thread Michael
> > Wasn't me. > But if I saw any Rivendell, I would have left a note on their bike, that's > how rare sightings are in Maryland. BTW, do you have any pics of your new set up with the upright bars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-08 Thread Michael
They make a color that matches the Bleriot almost perfectly I want to put on the Bleriot. Anyone know? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw

[RBW] Re: FS: For those interested in a 57 cm Bleriot in Toronto

2013-07-08 Thread Michael
> > I love that matching bartape. Gotta get some. -- 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: Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-08 Thread Michael
> > Welcome Evan! Congrats on the new bike. > It looks great on you!! Enjoy!! What size frame is it? (BTW, what a terrible name that mountain is called. Why would anyone want to call anything that?!?!?). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: Introduction: My name is Evan and I ride a Hillborne

2013-07-08 Thread Michael
PS - I am jealous of your nice fender lines. I can never get mine that straight. -- 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

[RBW] Re: What brand was that Japanese bartape RBW just stopped selling?

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
> > Thanks, y'all. > -- 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: FS: NITTO Moustache 25.4 clamp sleeve from RBW. Fits Shimano/Silver bar ends/road brake levers. Only two months old.

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
> > This moustache is no longer for sale. > -- 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 g

[RBW] FS: NITTO Noodle 44cm bar

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
$50 + shipping CONUS. I can send all the pics you like. Just let me know if interested. -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: FS: NITTO Noodle 44cm bar

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
> > PS- I will try to post pics tomorrow. > -- 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 g

[RBW] Re: Terrible News

2013-07-09 Thread Michael
> > May God bless Seth and his family. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] WTB- Betty Foy or Glorius

2013-07-11 Thread Michael
Search all of USA Clist at one time here: http://www.my-craigs-finder.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

2013-07-11 Thread Michael
> > Isn't it marked on the stem? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Boscos Miniumum Insertion

2013-07-11 Thread Michael
> > Do you mean MAX bar height? (which I guess is the inverse for "minimum > insertion"). > "Maximum bar height" is dictated by what is marked on the stem itself by Nitto. Is it marked towards the bottom of the back of the stem? You might see it etched in there saying something like "MAX HT" o

[RBW] Re: My wife's new Betty Foy

2013-07-12 Thread Michael
> > Congrats!! That looks like one fun 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

[RBW] Re: Tightening the curve on fenders with arc too large for the wheels.

2013-07-12 Thread Michael
> > I have same problem with my Longboards over 650b wheels. The front of the > fender pokes out like a dirt bike fender over the front tire. > Longboards are made for 28" wheels, according to their website. At this point though, I am not too worried about fender line. I just want to ride and

[RBW] Re: No ruse shoes (or, no retention, NYT Style section

2013-07-12 Thread Michael
> > These are great for cycling. The sole is stiff enough so that I don't feel > like the pedal is bending the sole. Even when standing it is great. Plenty > of support. > > http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/59314?feat=592-GN1&page=men-s-comfort-mocs-leather > For pedals, I use MKS Touring, wit

[RBW] Re: Tightening the curve on fenders with arc too large for the wheels.

2013-07-12 Thread Michael
I don't know if any of this applies to the situation but here goes: 1.Are you mounting the fender tab in front of the crown? If not, try it, and that may take up a few CM's of fender slack to help flatten the bulge. If you are, try it aft. 2.Could you try mounting the fender with a sliding bri

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