[RBW] Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

On the upstroke, does your knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends? Like a line drawn from one bar end to another. Just curious to see how roomy everyone's Alba set up is. My knees break the plane. I feel I have plenty of room though and I wouldn't want to get the bars any further away.

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Picnic Bike

> > Awesome bike and looks comfy for her. I have my Alba bars up high, too. > Thanks for the pics. I would love to get my wife a Betty but she doesn't want one. I keep raising the issue. I think she would love the easy shifting with the Silver shifters and the shape of the Alba bars. Wish

[RBW] Re: Does your upstroke knee break the plane of your Alba bar ends?

> > Horizontally, going in between them. > > I mean that if you were to tie a string from one bar end to the other, > would the tip of your knee, at the top of the upstroke, be in front of that > string? Breaking that plain, so to speak. > Like, when riding look down at your left knee and see

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

> > Pictures are hard to tell things from. I hope I am not adding to confusion > here. Did you just move the saddle rearward during the saddle adjustment? The picture looks like you are leaning forward and reaching with straight elbows to reach the bars. Your arms look totally extended. Is

[RBW] Re: Alba bar-reach

> > Yes, as someone said, saddle adjustments are for positioning your body > relative to the bottom bracket (saddle fore/aft), your seat height, and > saddle tilt. *Arm reach* is adjusted for by stem height/extension. So if you are sure you like the saddle where it is, and that is the place

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

> > Wait a second...you actually didn't sweat under those garments? That is > amazing. First I have never heard of rainwear that actually keeps you dry > from both the rain, and your own sweat! > What were the temps you were riding in? I have read that breatheable materials don't breathe unl

[RBW] Re: Rainy Shakedown Ride

> > It was a mountain man on a Hunqapiller. > Thanks for the great pics. Looks like a great time you had! -- 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 r

[RBW] Re: Exceptional Rainwear

> > It is in the 80's - 100's here in MD with high humidity in the summer. > I am basically drenched in sweat when riding until fall, when it gets back into the 50's. So I think that means no breatheable stuff will matter in those conditions of summer. It was around 100 I think on Saturday whe

[RBW] Re: STP 2013

> > No Bleriot pics!?!? Aw, man! > -- 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] Bending a Silver Hupe

Just got one from a kind RBWOB member. My Sam seatstays are too fat for the hooks of the hupe. Anyone ever bent their hupe hooks out so a fatter stay will fit? Any way to do this without trashing the rubber shielding on the hupe? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[RBW] Re: Gofast!!!

> > Wow! That is impressive! > I don't think I could last even 5 minutes in the hooks of any bike I have ever ridden. -- 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: Bending a Silver Hupe

> > I don't know why they didn't design them with about a half a cm longer > ends. Then they wouldn't scratch the stays as the ends would be beyond, and > not touching the stays. > Tool dip it may have to be. Thanks for the tip!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Century ride training for the un-racer?

Was wondering what you all recommend for training for a century since I am not racing, just wanna finish the century. Its flat. No hills, but headwinds to battle towards the last half. I will probably ride the Bleriot/Hetres if my new set up works out on it. Do you get by on centuries with lit

[RBW] Re: Gofast!!!

> > I seem to go the same speed on my commutes with my bolt upright AlbaSam or > my NoodleBleriot. Same on descents too on the commute. > I guess it shows that if you don't train for speed - it don't matter what you ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Picnic Bike

> > If I got my wife a Betty and she didn't want to keep it I would sell the > frame, and move the build over to my Bleriot. Then sell the stripped parts > from the Bleriot online! So it wouldn't be a total loss. If she was same bike frame size as me, I might ride it myself and get it repain

[RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

> > Last year I did a 40, 50, 62, and 76 miler based on 12-20 miles a day of > commuting. The 62 miler was 105 degrees that day. I did fine. > I felt as if I could have gone to 100 miles the 76 mile day if we had two more breaks along the way. We only took two breaks during the first 76 mile

[RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

> > Oh yes, Seagull Century. > http://www.seagullcentury.org/ I look forward to counting the Rivendell bikes I see there. -- 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] WTT/S: Paul Centerpulls for Tektro R559 sidepulls

Pauls have about 2k on them based on what original Bleriot owner and I have put on them to the best of my recollection. They have newish (less than 500 miles?) Salmon Kool Stop pads on them which are great in the rain. Comes with 2 straddle wire hangers, seat tube hanger, brake bolts - Allen,

[RBW] Re: WTT/S: Paul Centerpulls for Tektro R559 sidepulls

> > PS- I am selling/trading the centerpulls because they are not going to > work with my new lower drop bar setup on my Bleriot which I must do to > avoid low back pain. I can have bars below saddle height or sit bolt > upright, but the in between heights don't wok for me. > So with bars at1

[RBW] Re: WTT/S: Paul Centerpulls for Tektro R559 sidepulls

> > Brakes and accessories are sold. 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...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: Bleriot headset question

> > OK. Thanks for the info. > I won't worry about it then. I'm sure that plenty of dust blows up into the tube from beneath the crown anyway. Maybe I will try a rubber O-ring from a hardware store if I get the inclination. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

> > How many miles a day do people do usually on that ride? Do some go > non-stop all the way? > Have a great time. -- 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: Bleriot headset question

> > Now that sounds like an interesting solution. > Don't know if it would fill the gap. Maybe put a rubber O-ring in there and then twine on top of it so it stays in place and doesn't ride up the stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: My New Sam

> > Congrats!! > Thanks for sharing pics. Beautiful! Will you have clearance for fenders with the Rumpkins? Just curious. -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

> > I looked up their site. 50-90 miles a day depending on that year's route. > It is a ride for fun and not a race. Cool. I looked at the training page and sounds doable if you are in good shape. How did you all train for this? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Anyone mounted a rear fender on rear brake bridge bottom screw hole?

Is this advisable since there are so few threads and the brake bolt fills the bridge cylinder? I could use a really short screw with a panhead, but not sure how many turns I could get in there and if it would hold. Maybe just three. My Sam's Longboard slides around thru the metal mounting br

[RBW] Re: derailler compatability question

Jay, Try here if noone here knows. This site usually answers mechanics questions licketty-split. Like in less than 30 minutes someone usually answers. http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php/10-Bicycle-Mechanics -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Any new 650b x 30-35mm tires come out lately?

Haven't been into any tire searches lately and was wondering if anything new is out in the 30-35mm range. -- 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 rb

[RBW] Re: Anyone mounted a rear fender on rear brake bridge bottom screw hole?

> > I just looked at my Sam again. > It looks like an eyelet that hangs down from the brake bridge. Looks like maybe 4 turns possible, which should be plenty I think. Looks like no problem, if I can just get the hole drilled in the fender in the right place and as long as it won't crack around t

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

> > UPDATE: > > Now 40$ plus shipping. > > Nice pics here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157634743233791/ -- 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] Blug 7/22/13

I notice Anne's Dad put reflective tape ovals on the rims. I assume this is so oncoming drivers will see them reflect in their headlights? If this works I may do it on my bike. Anyone know if it reflects well this way? BTW, that bike is beautiful. I wonder why they ever stopped making it. Or is

[RBW] Re: Anyone mounted a rear fender on rear brake bridge bottom screw hole?

Thanks for the help everyone. I just love this Sam frame with all the cool eyelets, etc. I hope to try it this weekend. Thanks for all the help! -- 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] Did you ride a Bleriot in Ellicott City today?

Saw a guy on a bike that looked exactly the color of a Bleriot and he had a Rando bag and looked like drops. This is highly unusual to see in my area (Rando Bag) on an Aqua colored bike). Was it you? Couldn't see the headtube for the Rando bag. -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Custom Paint: Army Green or Tuxedo Black?

> > Whatever you get, get it in some kind of metallic (tiny sparkles in the > paint). Makes the paint look less matte and flat if you like metallic paint. Will give it some bling and dimension. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: RAGBRAI

> > See anyone with Albas at RAGBRAI? > -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTB: Pletscher Two Leg Stand

> > I have an old one if above deal doesn't work out and you are still > looking. Looks like gray metal. Not 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 e

[RBW] WTT: Brooks spanner tool for MKS dustcap tool

Anyone got an MKS dust cap tool to 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

> > I have upped my commute milage a smidge so far. Just a few miles a day. > > > Did a 25 mile ride last weekend. Fun ride. No problems. Todays round trip commute hopefully will be 32 miles. It was 16miles to work this morning. But I might push for 20 on the way home, making it 36 round tr

[RBW] Re: Century ride training for the un-racer?

> > So I did 25 miles home from work. Rained the whole way, but good training > for rain riding. > Alba Sam. Bolt upright. Fun. Slow for safety. Had to be patient. Had a great time. I hope to go for a 35 mile ride next weekend, increasing every week up to 62 or 75 before the century, if the

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

> > I can only speak from my own experience. > But I would think about how much standover height and seatpost showing you will have/want. Bigger means less seatpost showing and less standover (which I like). Also, think about that TT. If you are not hurting with the reach you have now on yo

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

@mr.trout: How did you get a yellow colored Hillborne? On Saturday, August 3, 2013 10:59:46 PM UTC-4, mr.trout wrote: > I'm 5'10" with one of the earlier hillbornes with a 58 effective tt, with > the bars level to the saddle i use a 100mm stem with compact bars. > anything longer would b

[RBW] Re: New Sam Hillborne

> > Congrats, and enjoy! Thanks for the pic. Looks real 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

[RBW] Bleriot bb width with Sugino XD2 triple?

Thinkin' of a new drivetrain and need to know. Thanks for any info. What's in your shell? 107? 110? -- 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-own

[RBW] Friction Brifter?

Is there one in existence? I love my Silver shifters, but would like a more convenient reach to a shifter on drops. I have to keep drops below saddle height and the reach is a bit deep to the bar ends. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: 56 cm Sam Hillborne or wait for the 58 cm?

> > @mr.trout: > I thought you were gonna say it is an orange Sam that got sun faded to yellow from all your riding on it. ha ha! I was thinking of my next bike I might do a custom color. Only thing I can think of that I would like is cream headtube with metallic aqua frame. Like a Bleriot.

[RBW] Re: QVARE ALICUNDE EMAS

> > "hy-way uy-bay nywhere-ay lse-eay?" and: "lways-ay illing-way ver-eay ble ay." -- 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] Alba Sam 25 mile ride "ruined"

Just some fun shots of ruins on a ride a coupla weeks ago on the Alba Sam. An abandoned looking bar and a 100 year old seminary: http://www.flickr.com/photos/70237737@N00/sets/72157634819512093/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gro

[RBW] Re: Alba Sam 25 mile ride "ruined"

> > PS - the thick US10$ hooded, deep-billed, reflective stripped, > cycling poncho my wife brought back from China worked fantastically. > Now I just have to wait for the MUSA Splats to come in the mail and I will be good to go. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

I am about to give up. Tearing my hair out. Aaargghhh Would appreciate any ideas you all might have. Got pushed over by a car last fall. Low speed accident. Ever since, low back hurts when I ride this bike. My other bikes are fine. My body is fine. MD says back hurting ain't from the accid

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > Actually, I would never throw it away. Too pretty for that. > I would keep it as a decoration in the house somehow if it turns out to be unrideable. I love this bike. It rides unbelieveably nicely. Fast. Pretty. Sigh... Well, I do have the Sam. It is working out great. I am just glad I can

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > @William: > Thanks for the info. Recently, I have the bike set up like my pain free bike. But back hurting today. @Michael: I am seeing a PT now. I use the Riv method of seat height adjustment. PBH-11=SH. Works great on my other bikes. -- You received this message becaus

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > @Patrick: > Saddle specs: Same saddle height and tilt. Fore/aft = KOPS on both bikes. Both bikes have MKS Touring pedals on them. Both have B17's on them. Same crank lengths. Q is probably different, but not mechanically inclined enough to measure that. Never removes crank arms before.

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > IanA: > My doctor did suggest that it could be psychological. Like my mind/body is tensing up when on that bike because I got hit on it. I have no way of knowing. No PTSD symptoms of any kind as far as I can tell. This is why it is so frustrating. Because I can't tell if it is my body, m

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > Kelly, > Thanks for the suggestions. I have done them all. But the seat height suggestion got me thinking about Saddle *to pedal* measurement. Like, though the Giant bike and Bleriot have the same seat heights and crank arm lengths, the Sam (which doesn't hurt my back), has a 160 crank ar

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > @PatrickMoore, > Worst case scenario, I think I will throw Albas on it and see if the bike is rideable that way since I will then be so far out of the drop position it may nullify whatever is going on with me or the bike. Absolute worst scenario, I think I will put it aside for 6 months

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > @DeaconPatrick: > > Since I am ok on the other bikes I am not sure I want to go to the floor > full time just yet. Though I do like sitting on the floor much better than > in chairs. > > I heard that in days of old, before chairs, people sat on floors. Some > cultures still do. It is

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

OK. Here is a difference I found between the bikes: > Sam and Bleriot have same saddle heights (saddle top-bb center), *but*: > Sam cranks - *170mm*, MKS touring pedals with walking shoe (no back pain) > Bleriot cranks - *172.5mm*, MKS touring pedals with same walking shoe > (ouch) > Giant cra

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Anomaly ?

> > I sorta get wide turns outta mine, too. But I am no great bike handler. I am using 44-584 Marathon tires. What are you riding on? I noticed that the Hetres on my Bleriot today turned corners very effortlessly. I don't know if tire type is the issue or not. But the Marathons look tall pro

[RBW] Re: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > @Peter: > > I don't think it is a pea thing. > This is real pain that has kept me off that bike most of last winter and still happens whenever I hop on the thing. The pain is what has driven me to all the measurements and thinking trying to sort it all out. I am not saying it couldn't b

[RBW] Cork grips glue suggestions?

Hi Y'all, Getting ready to put cork grips on my Albas and was wondering what everyone uses and how long you have to wait after applying to ride on them. Thanks for the info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne Anomaly ?

> > Hard to say if it is tires or not without trying a different set on the > bike. But I will say that compared to my race bike, my Bleriot and the Sam are more stable riding and slower responding/handling bikes, which I like. They are very predictable and smooth handling. Unlike the twit

[RBW] Re: Cork grips glue suggestions?

> > I bought the Form a gasket 1B in the auto store today. > But don't know what the diff is between that and 1A. -- 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: Cork grips glue suggestions?

> > I checked the Permatex website and looks like Formagasket 1 is hard > drying. Formagasket 2 is gooey drying. > Based on the Permatex descriptions and looking around online, 1A,1B, and 1C and their corresponding item numbers seem to mean tube sizes: 1A is like 1.5oz., 1B is 3oz, 1C is 11 o

[RBW] Re: Ma Petite Betty

> > I fret over my bikes, too. But then you ask the questions, and then you > learn, and then you know the answers for the next time. It is fun to learn > about bikes. > For instance: By calling RBW you can learn the size your seat tube is supposed to be and how to measure it, which isn't ava

[RBW] Re: Talk about beausage!

I don't see a lick a paint on those bikes. I guess they are just bare steel or iron. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Talk about beausage!

> > Wait,...I think there is hope for that guy who had the "Can my saddle be > saved" thread on here a couple weeks ago. > -- 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: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

Two concerns: Tire height and tire width. *Tire Width:* RBW says that the P45 Longboard fits tires up to 45m wide. *Tire Height:* You have to think about the *height* of the tire and being able to have enough clearance to sandwich the fender and brake arms between the top of the tire and bott

[RBW] Re: Cork grips glue suggestions?

> > I used the Permatex Form-a-gasket 1B stuff because it was right there in > the auto store. > I was thinking about hairspray though, since others have liked it and it meant not having to buy anything. Wow! You sure can buy a lot of stuff for bikes. Thanks for the tip about being careful whe

[RBW] Re: Alba Sam 25 mile ride "ruined"

> > I was on the way back home and passed my friend's neighborhood where the > ruins are so I figured I would do a fly by. > When you look outside the front door of the house, the ruins are right across the street. Pretty neat view to have. -- You received this message because you are subsc

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

> > I stand/climb on my Albas with an 8 cm stem. > Best standing riding/climbing I have ever had. Better than drops. -- 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: Anyone done a metric century or longer on Albas?

> > What saddles do you all use on your upright bikes with Albas? > -- 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] Brooks Flyer quick fix please

Sit bone pain advice needed: Gotta Brooks Flyer that I love on my Sam and it is breaking in on the right side, but no detent on the left side yet. My left sit bone hurt bad during and after my last training ride last weekend and for a couplea days after. This weekend I am on schedule for a 3

[RBW] Re: updated Rambouillet with improved Tektro 559's

> > Congrats, and thanks for sharing pics. > Gorgeous Ram! I also love those R559's. Pretty. Easy installation and set up. Plenty of clearance. -- 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: Any last suggestions before I have to throw my Bleriot in a dumpster?

> > I think at this point I have done all the fit tweaking I can on the drops > Bleriot. For whatever reason, my body doesn't like riding it in drops > position anymore. > I might try Alba's on it and see if I can ride it that way pain free. That way I will be bolt upright and totally out of

[RBW] Where to get replacement Kalloy saddle clamp bolt?

It is the *saddle* *clamp* bolt, not the *seat post* bolt. It is the Kalloy model seat post that looks like a Nitto Crystal Fella' copy that Riv used stock on their bikes last spring. They don't sell the posts or bolts for them as far as I can tell. It has a sort of cuff under the bolt head tha

[RBW] Re: Back to Earth 2

> > Wow! Looks like fun riding out there. > How do you ride in those laceless shoes, Manny? Don't your shoes flip and flop while you pedal? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne (Sacramento)

> > Don't give up hope. > > On another forum, a lady had her Rando bike stolen. Three years later, she > updated the thread. Her husband saw it on Clist or ebay or something and > got it back for her. > http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/634735-Machak-was-stolen > -- You received t

[RBW] Re: Stolen SimpleOne (Sacramento)

> > Don't give out the SN unless you have the original proof of purchase. > If you don't have proof of purchase, anyone can claim it is theirs if they know the SN. Unless RBW kept your records. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] What do Rivendell riders wear for cycling shorts for long rides?

What do you Rivendell riders wear on long rides? Centuries, metric or English, etc. I know there is a general anti-padded-shorts vibe that emanates from Walnut Creek. But I just cannot go more than 20 miles in regular pants without sweat-soaked undergarments just squeaking away against my fl

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

...my real first name, Michael. Someone requested it to make it easier to adress each other. And I don't know why I shouldn't use me real name. Join me if you'd like to use your real first name, and we can stop calling each other things like: bagginshairyfeet125

[RBW] How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?

I'll start: 1 -- 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/-/0b2Je-GaWxoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot and her buddies

> > Nice shots. I like the looks of the moustache bars on the Atlantis. > Welcome to the group!! -- 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/-/b

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon 650b x 37 HS420 score!!

> > UPDATE: Non-score. > > Turns out they are out of stock, even though it was supposed to be in stock. Oh well. I'll wait until the 44-584 versions come out soon and buy them from Riv then. Trying to cancel the order on my account there for the one 52-584, but no way to do it, and no respons

[RBW] Proto Bombas for sale at Rivendell alert...

check them out: http://www.rivbike.com/New-Stuff-s/489.htm -- 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/-/zejylVuZNJUJ. To post to this group, se

[RBW] Re: Proto Bombas for sale at Rivendell alert...

That lower head tube lug is so cool! -- 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/-/RXGPpXhjW2QJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon 650b x 37 HS420 score!!

> > ...must...get...marathons > -- 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/-/pQe2aFkCra0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Saddle bags hit backs of legs?

Specifically, I am looking at something like the the *Sackville SaddleSack XSmall, Olive - 20130 *$65.00 Or, the brand V on the rivsite. ** Somehow, my eyes have missed these. Maybe my eyes were dazzled by all the tweed or something. *Was wondering if the backs of your legs hit these bags wh

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

> > My name is Michael Lev*e*n. > There is a man on here with the name Michael Lev*i*n, with an "i". > > We both own Bleritos, go figure. My last name probably should be spelled with an "i", but that is another, sorta funny, mysterious story how it go

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

> > Oops... I reversed the t and the o . > Look at that. I accidentally came up with a Bleriot nick-name. > -- 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

[RBW] "Bastardizing" a bike and its fit - idea of. A discussion.

I was in an LBS (now defunct), and the owner pointed out how a traded in road bike/fit had been "bastardized" by the previous owner by using a bent shafted seatpost for more setback. The owner was pointing out how the bike was too small a size for the customer, and the bike owner had to resort t

[RBW] Re: My Bleriot and her buddies

Stacy, How did the Bleriot handle with the loads on it front/back? Looks like you all were on a big adventure. Where did you tour? On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 3:02:27 PM UTC-4, Stacy King Powers wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Anyone know what size ball bearings Grip Kings take?

> > I would take the rest of the bb's to an LBS and let them give you some > more of the same size. -- 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/

[RBW] Re: Tokyo Cycle Show ( Picture Set )

> > Those bikes must cost a fortune in Japan, to us Americans. > -- 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/-/9mf3Li_2uwcJ. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: Lost? Let says extended exploring.

> > You all have some nice trails for riding out there. Thanks for sharing > those beautiful pics. > Once, I climbed a tree to survey the land to help me find lanmarks so I could become un-lost. Worked great. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

> > I didn't vote, *and*, I didn't get my Rivbike back from the shop until > 8pm tonight. > Sorry, no pics of my not voting and not having my bike at a polling place. > > I hope to buy *lotsa* stuff from Rivendell in the coming years. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

ps- In before the lock -- 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/-/5ip76l83jBIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googl

[RBW] Re: Who rode their bicycle to vote in the US today?

> > PS - In before the lock...hardy har har! > -- 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/-/c1xYFe2ysgwJ. To post to this group, send email to r

[RBW] Re: Proto (Paleo?) Riv?

> > ...a Bombapillerosaurus... > -- 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/-/O_BV11F5bZ4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunc

[RBW] Re: RBW garage sale

> > That would be fun to go to that garage sale. -- 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/-/8wUkcEy9zn4J. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Sackville Saddlebags question...

Looking into the S size on rivbike.com. One question: Does the bottom of it sag when loaded with stuff, or does it keep its nice square shape, staying flat on bottom? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view

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