[RBW] Re: The Great Debate: Green versus Orange Sam Hillborne

2009-09-30 Thread Rene
-fancy and 'cheapest' Bleriot has 'matched' lugs that carry a design theme. Rene On Sep 30, 6:17 am, Jason Hartman wrote: > Rene > > I'm not sure what you are asking. > I have never seen a fork with a lug. > > I am referring to the head lugs. > The t

[RBW] WTT: Nitto M12 Front Rack

2009-10-25 Thread Rene
Hi all, Before buying brand new online, I thought of taking my chances of getting a used but in a good condition Nitto M12 front rack from the group. Please email me off list: valbu...@ix.netcom.com Thank you, Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

[RBW] Velo Orange Campagne Handlebar Bar

2009-11-18 Thread Rene
Please lead me to links of reviews, or if you have one, about the Velo Orange Campagne Handlebar Bag. I want to read some reviews and comments about it before I decide on buying. Thanks. -- Rene -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Nitto M-12 for 26" Atlantis?

2009-11-19 Thread Rene
Hiroshi of Jitensha when I bought my first M12. -- Rene On Nov 19, 1:17 pm, rcnute wrote: > A new-to-me 56cm Atlantis is coming my way.  This one doesn't have mid- > fork braze-ons.  I have a Nitto Mini but would prefer not to use p- > clamps if possible.  Anyone know if an M-12 wil

[RBW] Re: Velo Orange Campagne Handlebar Bar

2009-11-19 Thread Rene
Thank you all very much for your comments. -- Rene On Nov 19, 7:45 am, Mike wrote: > For the price I'd definitely recommend the Ostrich bag over the VO. > And it's a great color. > > --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu

[RBW] Re: contemplating change: 1999 longlow

2009-12-13 Thread Rene
experience, you gain a touch or two of clearance with a switch to center pull brake from a caliper brake. Just a thought. -- Rene On Dec 13, 3:47 pm, beth h wrote: > Tarik said: "Making a frame work for you again is the best part about > owning a > steel bike." > > I wholeheartedly

[RBW] Re: A Bit More on the RBW/SOMA San Marcos/Amos

2010-01-12 Thread Rene
Jim, Thanks for pointing this to our attention. The SOMA/AMOS looks like a Sam Hillborne. This might be because of the same 6-degree upslope of the top tube. -- Rene On Jan 12, 10:38 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > A new addition to the bicycle listings this evening - > > http://www.ri

[RBW] F.S. 50cm Soma Mixte complete bike

2010-08-01 Thread Rene
~ 32t cogs. The hubs are shimano nevaxe laced to mavic A319 rims. http://tinyurl.com/2bmdxga please email me off-list for any questions. --rene -- 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] Re: F.S. 50cm Soma Mixte complete bike

2010-08-03 Thread Rene
the bike is sold as of tuesday evening. On Aug 1, 10:41 am, Rene wrote: > I hope it is okay to post this. > > Calling all Bay Area members of the RBW Owners Bunch. I am selling my > 50cm Soma Mixte for $650 pick up here in San Jose. > > This bike is very slightly used. I use

[RBW] F.S. two Brand New Elite Ciussi Button - Alloy water bottles

2010-08-09 Thread Rene
/35embr8 Please contact me off-list if interested. I prefer paypal payment. Thank you. Rene -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe

[RBW] F.S. two 700c wheel sets: campy and shimano

2010-08-10 Thread Rene
last April. It has less than 10 miles. I am selling it for $200.00 picked up here in San Jose. Here is the link to the photos: http://tinyurl.com/2ukz4pn Please contact me off-list if interessted. Thanks, Rene -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: F.S. two 700c wheel sets: campy and shimano

2010-08-10 Thread Rene
Thank you for point that out. I added a photo of the rear hub. The hubs are Ambrosio-made and not by Campagnolo. http://tinyurl.com/2ukz4pn Thanks. Rene On Aug 10, 8:35 pm, bfd wrote: > On Aug 10, 4:30 pm, Rene wrote:> Calling all Bay > Area members of the RBW Owners Bunch. I am cl

[RBW] Revised: F.S. two 700c wheel sets: campy and shimano

2010-08-11 Thread Rene
The hubs used on the campagnolo wheel set are Campagnolo Mirage rear and front hubs. thanks -- rene On Aug 11, 1:05 am, "Rene Valbuena" wrote: > As I said, I am not familiar with campy parts. I might be wrong saying it is > ambrosio-made. I am sorry I cannot provide more inform

[RBW] how to measure Nitto model 136AA

2010-09-12 Thread Rene
I need help. How do you measure the size of Nitto Randoneur model 136AA? When the size says 42, does it mean the width of the top or the flared drop? I read it somewhere but I forgot. Thanks. Rene -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-04 Thread Rene
odels is TCO not going to be "a problem" even with a size 12 feet or shoes. Or even a smaller size if 12 is a bigger average. Some may tell me that I should tell this directly to RBW. But I thought since GP started this subject on this forum, I can propose it here. -- Rene On

[RBW] Re: 50cm Rambouillet FS at PedalRev/SF

2010-07-17 Thread Rene
q24vs -- rene On Jul 15, 7:36 am, cyclofiend wrote: > Hey all - > > Just caught this on the Pedal Revolution blog (was from 7/12). If > anyone was looking for a 50 cm Rambouillet in blue, they seem to have > one, all built up with priest bars for around $1500 - > > http://pedalre

[RBW] Question for campy only please!

2009-04-09 Thread Rene
I need an expert eye on this ebay item. Campagnolo 9-speed chorus ergo shifter. I am interested on it because I want to use it with my 8- speed rear gearing in conjunction with shiftmate. I already bid on it and withdrew when the owner suddenly was not sure if it was post-2001 based on a comment o

[RBW] Re: Question for campy only please!

2009-04-09 Thread Rene
I should have said: "I wanted to use it with my 8-speed SHIMANO rear gearing in conjunction with shiftmate." Thanks again. On Apr 9, 6:26 am, Rene wrote: > I need an expert eye on this ebay item. Campagnolo 9-speed chorus ergo > shifter. I am interested on it because I want to

[RBW] WTT: Nitto noodle for Nitto dirt drop

2009-05-03 Thread Rene
I am looking to trade my 42cm Nitto Noodle for a 100mm Nitto dirt drop with 26.0 clamp. The left sleeve of the Noodle has scratch marks. Please email me off list. Thanks, Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] FS: Dura Ace free wheelset

2009-05-30 Thread Rene
Hi Guys, I am selling my Dura Ace free-wheel hub-set with Mavic rims for $230.00 with free delivery within the lower 48 states only. The rear hub axle is 126mm and has 36 holes. The front hub axle is 120mm and has 32 holes. The spokes are Wheel Smith double butted 1.7/2.0 guage, according to my

[RBW] Re: FS: Dura Ace free wheelset [corrected and updated]

2009-05-30 Thread Rene
Update and Correction: The size is 700c. The front axle is the standard 100mm and NOT 120mm as stated earlier. Rene On May 30, 11:58 am, "Rene Valbuena" wrote: > The size is 700c. > > From: Bruce [mailto:fullylug...@yahoo.com] > Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 11:16

[RBW] SRAM X7 rear derailleur

2009-06-23 Thread Rene
Hi guys, A technical question here. Can I use the SRAM X7 rear derailleur with an 8-speed or 9-speed Shimano shifter? The SRAM X7 has a 1:1 ratio. Thank you very much. Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Velocity Twin Hollow

2008-09-08 Thread Rene
Hi, Has anyone used a 650b wheelset with Velocity Twin Hollow rims? If so, how are they? Thanks. -- Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Velocity Twin Hollow

2008-09-08 Thread Rene
It is being sold online by eBikestop.com. Here's the link: http://www.ebikestop.com/dimension_rear_650b_deore_m530_silver_32h_velocity_twin_hollow_20_silver_br_3x-WE6539.php -- Rene On Sep 8, 8:02 pm, Ryan Watson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 8 Sep 2008, Rene wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Velocity Twin Hollow

2008-09-08 Thread Rene
> > > > On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Rene <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > It is being sold online by eBikestop.com. Here's the link: > > >http://www.ebikestop.com/dimension_rear_650b_deore_m530_silver_32h_ve... > > > -- Rene > > > On Se

[RBW] Re: Hillbourne With Paint

2009-01-07 Thread Rene
On Jan 7, 9:17 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 1/7/09 8:29 AM, fenderbender at pedal_kr...@yahoo.se wrote: The question for me is whether the new series of bicycles > ride like a Rivendell.  (Which, as far as I can tell, they do.) > The 48cm Hillborne I test rode this afternoon rode like a Rivende

[RBW] WTT: GILLES & BERTHOUD SADDLEBAG FOR NIGEL SMYTHE SADDLEBAG

2009-02-10 Thread Rene
Hi, Want to trade my slightly used Gilles & Berthoud Black Saddlebag with buckles for an equally slightly used Nigel Smythe green olive tweed saddle bag. Please email me off-list. Thanks, Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[RBW] FS Blue 50cm Rambouillet

2011-08-27 Thread Rene
is a pick-up at my house in San Jose, CA. Please contact me off list. Thank you very much. Rene -- 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 unsubs

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

2011-02-23 Thread Rene Sterental
Very nice! Almost a twin sister to mine... :-) I'm sure you'll ride it too... Or will your wife let you? Enjoy! René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 23, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Scott Postlewait wrote: > Finished (mostly) my wife's Betty Foy build this weekend and posted a set on > Flickr: > http://

Re: [RBW] Betty Foy build

2011-02-24 Thread Rene Sterental
Latest set of photos is here: http://tinyurl.com/248qgyo I'm still pending the addition of the fenders, but I'm planning to go with Honjos. I already have them, just haven't had the chance to do it as I haven't been riding the Betty this winter. So far all my rides are on the Atlantis, as I'm tryi

[RBW] Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-24 Thread Rene Sterental
I have signed up with the Adventure Cycling Association to do their Introduction to Bike Touring course in May in Eugene, OR. http://www.adventurecycling.org/tours/tourdetail.cfm?t=EDU11&id=249&p=1 I am going to do it on my Atlantis, so it's Riv related, and thought that there might perhaps be som

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

2011-02-24 Thread Rene Sterental
though, unless I ended up getting a Rene Herse bike... A totally crazy idea at this time... :-) Never considered the wooden fenders though. I'm intrigued by them as well, but don't think I'll switch from the narrower Honjos that fit with the Marathons. René Sent from my iPad On Fe

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-24 Thread Rene Sterental
commuting with the > occasional long, slow ride to add mileage and time in the saddle. > Funny, I've never, ever trained with my panniers on before any tour - > that seems like a good idea, but my butt is always the limiting factor > at the beginning of a tour, not my enduranc

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-24 Thread Rene Sterental
re it's easy to put up and take down since you do it daily. Test before you leave. Even heavy loads work great on hills if you have the gearing. I'm jealous and can't wait to hear how it goes. Kelly On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 10:21 PM, Rene Sterental wrote: > Thanks Dave. Y

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-24 Thread Rene Sterental
g peterson wrote: > Rene: > > Others have covered the pannier, gear, training, etc. issues well so > nothing to add there. How about doing a few S24Os before your trip? > Load up all the stuff you think you may need for the long trip & see > how it is to ride. You may ID th

Re: [RBW] Re: Betty Foy build

2011-02-25 Thread Rene Sterental
Bobby, Any Yves is just a repainted Betty with new decals. In fact, when they come off the ship they're all Bettys. The change happens here in the US according to Keven. Therefore, all sizes are available. I would have gotten the larger 62 size had it only been for me. René Sent from my iPhone 4

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-25 Thread Rene Sterental
Thanks Joyce! I had actually been given your name by the ACA but I was waiting before e-mailing you for that packet to arrive. I'll e-mail you directly with some accomodation questions I have. It's great to know you're on this list! René -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction to Bike Touring course

2011-02-25 Thread Rene Sterental
at 3:50 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I'm jealous... > > On Feb 25, 6:29 pm, kavalk wrote: >> Rene, >> I did two cross country trips ... 1978 and 1979 ... at the age of 19 >> and 20. >> I am sure you will get all the assistance you need "gear wise" fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Dumb Tire Mounting Question

2011-03-01 Thread Rene Sterental
Very good idea! I'll give it a try. It seemed anathema to end at the valve, but it makes the moat sense to leverage it the way you state. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 28, 2011, at 9:05 PM, "Bill M." wrote: > I use a slightly different method than my namesake that I believe > gives a littl

Re: [RBW] If you have a minute, please read this

2011-03-02 Thread Rene Sterental
I'm astonished. Already signed the petition. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Mar 2, 2011, at 2:17 PM, John Bennett wrote: > and consider signing the attached petition. > > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/knothole_post/336 > > Thank you, > > John at RBW > > -- > You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Sackville ShopSack Attach Tip - When in a Bind

2011-03-02 Thread Rene Sterental
That's pretty cool! Got any pictures? -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googleg

Re: [RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

2011-03-06 Thread Rene Sterental
I use them with King cages and they work very well. I use the cages that have the non-standard shape, the cage is shaped like a V. I can't remember what they're called. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Mar 6, 2011, at 2:03 PM, cyclotourist wrote: The Nittos? I have the Nittos and

Re: [RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

2011-03-06 Thread Rene Sterental
Correct! The King Iris cage works very well with the steel bottles. Rene Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2011, at 2:37 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > OK, I've heard of those... the Iris model? > http://www.kingcage.com/products-waterbottle-cages.html > > On Sun, Mar 6, 2011

Re: [RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

2011-03-06 Thread Rene Sterental
No. No need to wrap them. Rene Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2011, at 2:39 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Do you have to wrap it in leather or anything like that? > > On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 2:37 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > OK, I've heard of those... the Iris model? > htt

Re: [RBW] Cupcake Failure Ride.

2011-03-06 Thread Rene Sterental
Sweet!!! René Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2011, at 4:29 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote: > Another brief sunny day in the Bay Area and what better way to enjoy > it then to get a wheel rebuild! To bad I lack the parts and the > knowledge to relacing a rear wheel. So I had two options; grab the >

Re: [RBW] Re: After the Flood

2011-03-12 Thread Rene Sterental
Wow!!! Looks alien to a tropical guy like me who now lives in the SF Bay Area... Kudos to you for riding when it's like that outside!!! I was all tense waiting for the fall that never happened... :-) René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Tire size question... don't know where else to ask it.

2011-03-15 Thread Rene Sterental
With all the expertise in this group, I'm going to take the liberty of asking a tire question for a non-Riv bike. I apologize but I don't know where else to ask it. I'm going to get a Bike Friday Pocket Llama so I can take a bicycle with me when I travel. I travel quite frequently for business and

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire size question... don't know where else to ask it.

2011-03-16 Thread Rene Sterental
Bob & Ryan, Thank you very much for your feedback. I'll be e-mailing you off-list with a few additional questions. René -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Tire size question... don't know where else to ask it.

2011-03-17 Thread Rene Sterental
It's funny, the same thing happened to me when I first changed my carbon paradigm for the Rivendell steel/fit paradigm, and now see myself increasingly attracted to the Traveling Bike concept that is friendlier and more versatile than the S&S system which I've had in the past. I had an S&S coupled

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-20 Thread Rene Sterental
Based on my personal experience, the choice between the 58 and 61 frames will really come down to the desired effective distance to your handlebars for your own personal fit. I'm 5'11" and my saddle height is 79cm, which means id be at the top recommend range for the 58 or in the middle for the

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-20 Thread Rene Sterental
ow your bicycle is set up Rene even the saddle. I have read that the new Berthoud Gilles Saddles are comfortable although some people think it is kind of cheap that they have that plastic under there. Even though that is the case, there hasnt been any reports that the plastic has cracked duri

Re: [RBW] Re: Japanese Atlantis vs Wisconsin Waterford Atlantis

2011-03-20 Thread Rene Sterental
Detail differences assessed when I ode red mine last year are as follows: - Slight color difference. The Waterford is just slightly "livelier" with a spark that the Toyo lacks. The Toyo is a bit more matte; very subtle but noticeable only when doing a side by side comparison. Otherwise I'd say not

Re: [RBW] Homer does take fenders and Hetres

2011-03-22 Thread Rene Sterental
Ahem! :-) I guess I'm not pretending to be unpretentious... and I do love my Honjo and Berthoud fenders way more than the plastic ones I used to have... :-) Still, you gave me a great laugh on an otherwise stressful afternoon and that is worth something! Nice Homer! René -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Atlantis

2011-03-22 Thread Rene Sterental
Khalid, I remember how much I struggled to choose the color of my Atlantis, but here is my story... :-) When I went to Walnut Creek the very first time to see for myself what the Rivendell concept was all about, they had me test ride a Homer, an Atlantis and a Sam. I hated the Atlantis color on t

[RBW] Sugino crank set configuration question

2011-03-22 Thread Rene Sterental
Hi all, I know the Sugino crank set that Riv and VeloOrange sell comes in 24/34/46 and 26/36/48 configurations; I have the first one on the Atlantis and the second one on the Homer. Do these cranks also take a more roadie 30/40/53 or similar configuration? If so, which rings should I get and where

Re: [RBW] Re: Hillborne Orange Leather Paint

2011-03-22 Thread Rene Sterental
I like those panniers. What are they? The color touch is very nice too. René On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > Very nice touch. With your custom made leather panniers and the added > color trim, the overall look of the Sam is quite distinctive. > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe 700C X 50mm tires on Velocity Chukker rims

2011-03-23 Thread Rene Sterental
FWIW, I run the same tires on Dyad rims with no looseness and no issues. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Mar 23, 2011, at 7:22 AM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Wed, 2011-03-23 at 07:03 -0700, Patrick in VT wrote: >> On Mar 23, 8:34 am, ewb wrote: >>> Do you have any tips to help prevent pinch fl

Re: [RBW] Re: Bomba-Love 2011 :)

2011-03-23 Thread Rene Sterental
Glad it was! -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more optio

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: NS Country Bag, Ostrich Panniers, Busch+Müller top light

2011-03-23 Thread Rene Sterental
Just in case you want to use that light on the Nitto Big Rear Rack, Peter White sells the metal bracket that allows you to do it. That's what I use for a similar light on my Atlantis with its currently Nitto R-14 rear rack. Scroll down until you find it: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/taillights-

Re: [RBW] Re: Bomba-Love 2011 :)

2011-03-24 Thread Rene Sterental
Hi Gernot, You are correct regarding the weight. It's for bike + rider + full equipment load. Have you tried and then rejected the recommended pressures or is it that you've just always inflated to these different pressures? Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Mar 24, 2011, at 1:38 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Good decaleur for use with an Acorn Boxy Rando

2011-03-24 Thread Rene Sterental
That is correct. No decaleur is needed. The straps to the handlebar make it very stable. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Mar 24, 2011, at 1:23 AM, Earl Grey wrote: > The Acorn is specifically designed for a front rack (with velcro > straps on the bottom that go around the rack), with a de

Re: [RBW] Re: Good decaleur for use with an Acorn Boxy Rando

2011-03-24 Thread Rene Sterental
The Acorn Boxy Rando Bag doesn't strap to the top of the bar. It's lateral strings go to the bottom section of the drop on your drop bars by the barend shifters. They work equally well with M bars. Not sure about Albatross bars. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Mar 24, 2011, at 6:16

[RBW] Big Apples - Liteskin vs. Regular non-folding

2011-03-25 Thread Rene Sterental
Hi all, Weight considerations aside, are there any real and perceivable by a "normal" rider differences between the two versions? Does anyone have any experience to tell if the Liteskin rides significantly plusher than the regular one? I'm interested in the feedback on both the 700c sizes (for Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: Longboard fenders on a Ram

2011-03-25 Thread Rene Sterental
I believe the same is accomplished by adding a leather mud guard to a metal fender. I've done that on my Atlantis with Berthoud fenders and I get excellent protection from splashes and also dirt and dust. My BB shell now stays clean. The tradeoff is I cannot hop off curbs but other than that, it's

[RBW] Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

2011-03-27 Thread Rene Sterental
Hi all, To my utmost dismay, today I realized that my 3 month old Berthoud Touring saddle is all twisted on the seat post on my Atlantis. Please check how it looked in January when I installed it: *http://tinyurl.com/4mw79ms *and how it looked yesterday: *http://tinyurl.com/4ea9qfe*. I have poste

Re: [RBW] Re: Spring Meandering During the 2011 Cyclovia in Tucson, March 27

2011-03-27 Thread Rene Sterental
Nice setup on your bike! Lovely place. -- 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

Re: [RBW] Re: Moustache Friendly Handlebar/Rando bag Suggestions...

2011-03-29 Thread Rene Sterental
I don't have photos, but was able to easily use my Acorn Boxy Rando Bag with the Moustache handlebars on the short time I had them on my Bombadil. Very good setup! René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

2011-03-31 Thread Rene Sterental
Hi all, Thank you very much for all the responses and suggestions. I'm quite eager to try the one about turning the saddle nose slightly in the direction of the seat bone that bears more weight, which if I understood correctly would be towards the left as that seems to be where the more pronounced

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

2011-03-31 Thread Rene Sterental
I don't think this is necessarily happening to all the Berthoud saddles but to a few of them. Otherwise we would have all heard of it by now. However,it has happened to enough saddles for Mr. Berthoud to work out a fix and I'm pretty sure, start working on an improved design for the frame or just i

Re: [RBW] Re: DiagaBomb On The Way! UPDATE!

2011-04-01 Thread Rene Sterental
co-workers. Rene Sent from my iPad On Apr 1, 2011, at 12:29 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > Yes. I too felt for you. Especially as a person who has had, shall we > say, "issues" with delivery from the west coast to Chicago in various > situations. And as a person for whom th

Re: [RBW] Re: DiagaBomb On The Way! UPDATE!

2011-04-01 Thread Rene Sterental
t; > Marty > > On Apr 1, 6:18 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: >> On Fri, 2011-04-01 at 15:17 -0700, Rene Sterental wrote: >>> I work for UPS and didn't think it was funny at all!!! I started >>> trying to locate it for you as a fellow Rivendeller only to have to >&

Re: [RBW] Re: DiagaBomb On The Way! UPDATE!

2011-04-01 Thread Rene Sterental
Thankfully this is only once a year... :-) Kudos to you fir pulling it off so well! Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 1, 2011, at 6:18 PM, Marty wrote: > If Grant himself had not written to offer a full refund, I would have > let the gag go a bit longer. I actually felt bad when it se

Re: [RBW] How's the wind in your region?

2011-04-03 Thread Rene Sterental
Things are so relative... That's about my speed on the flats with no wind unless I'm close to redlining... :-) Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 3, 2011, at 12:27 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Riding almost exclusively fixed is interesting at this time of year: rode home from churc

Re: [RBW] Re: How's the wind in your region?

2011-04-03 Thread Rene Sterental
You and I can ride together anytime!!! :-) Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 3, 2011, at 4:43 PM, Minh wrote: > Rene, > > My moving average today was only 9mph :) > > > On Apr 3, 6:34 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: >> Things are so relative... That's about my speed on the

Re: [RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

2011-04-05 Thread Rene Sterental
Beautiful!!! Enjoy it! René On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Amit Singh wrote: > Incredible Bomba. The silver shines all the way to Detroit, like > moonlight captured in the paint and refracted. > > I'm glad you kept it a secret for so long. It was worth the wait. > > On Apr 5, 7:54 pm, Marty

Re: [RBW] Yves Gomez

2011-04-11 Thread Rene Sterental
ors so much and knew my girls would live it too. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 11, 2011, at 3:44 PM, SamuelJames wrote: > Any men ride one? Just curious cause I would love one but my fragile > male ego says no. does anybody have the Soma Buena Vista? How do you > like th

Re: [RBW] Re: photos of (almost) new Betty, first ever old Saluki

2011-04-12 Thread Rene Sterental
Very very nice! Love that photo of the bikes under that big tree. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 11, 2011, at 10:45 PM, Michael_S wrote: > I love the green on the Betty. Did D&D paint that? That just might be > the right color to re-paint the Ram. > > ~Mike > &

[RBW] Yoke height for Racer Centerpull brakes

2011-04-12 Thread Rene Sterental
Hi all, I've read all about how high the yoke for the straddle cable should be for regular cantilever brakes depending on their profile. However, I cannot really find any specific info regarding centerpull brakes. Is it better to have more cable for a higher yoke or less cable for a lower yoke? P

Re: [RBW] Re: Yoke height for Racer Centerpull brakes

2011-04-12 Thread Rene Sterental
gt; mechanical advantage. Take a look at this visual calculator: > > http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/ > > -B > > On Apr 12, 5:49 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I've read all about how high the yoke for the straddle cable should be for

Re: [RBW] Re: Yoke height for Racer Centerpull brakes

2011-04-12 Thread Rene Sterental
Finally figured out how to use the calculator. However, while I can see the MA go up or down, what is the optimal MA to strive for? I'm still unsure, based on all I've read, whether a lower or a higher MA are better. I thought I understood that lower MA meant more modulation but more force needed t

Re: [RBW] Re: Yoke height for Racer Centerpull brakes

2011-04-14 Thread Rene Sterental
tune them. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 14, 2011, at 9:33 AM, Philip Williamson wrote: > Thanks, William, for the summary. I had thought there was a simple, > linear, correlation of straddle height to mechanical advantage - low > yoke for low profile, high yoke for high profile. &g

Re: [RBW] WTB: Nitto Technomic 8cm and/or Nitto Dirt Drop 10cm

2011-04-17 Thread Rene Sterental
I have both. Email me offline. Pretty much brand new as I only used them when trying to improve my bike fit. May have some marks from trying different heights. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 16, 2011, at 8:04 PM, Christian wrote: > Hi everyone > > I'm looking for one or bot

[RBW] Homer in Monterey + photos

2011-04-18 Thread Rene Sterental
My wife, son and I went to Monterey for the weekend. On Friday afternoon we checked out the Sea Otter Classic and all the booths in the expo. Normal road and mountain bike racing stuff, but a few cool items like wooden bikes. No "Riv" stuff on this kind of shows. My son had a great time collecting

Re: [RBW] Hell's Gate 100 pictures

2011-04-19 Thread Rene Sterental
Amazing... Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 18, 2011, at 9:30 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Roadeo ride through Death Valley last month - pictures here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157626529502314/ > > Death Valley is an amazing place. First time there, on a bike or > otherwis

Re: [RBW] tubes for 700x50

2011-04-21 Thread Rene Sterental
I use the Schwalbe 19A recommended tubes for the 50 - 60mm tires and they hold air like forever... I get them at Wallingford Bikes, http://www.wallbike.com/schwalbe/tubes/tube-no-19a-xl. They are a bit pricier but they're a bit lighter and they last forever. Otherwise I believe you can get away wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Homer in Monterey + photos

2011-04-21 Thread Rene Sterental
. René On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Michael_S wrote: > the colors on the beach scene are intense, beautiful bike and > excellent photography. > > ~Mike > > On Apr 18, 6:46 pm, Ray Shine wrote: > > That's a good ride, Rene. Family time, as well. Ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Rockapillar....Bombalized....Hunqa Hopper?

2011-04-22 Thread Rene Sterental
Beauty!!! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 22, 2011, at 7:49 AM, Michael_S wrote: > I belive it's an '85. They made a two colors ...the red and the blue > that I owned. It was the 1st year they introduced the Rockhopper. I > took the bullmoose off after a year or two and rode drop bars on it > for

Re: [RBW] Re: Mini bike tour around the Bay Area.

2011-04-22 Thread Rene Sterental
Manny, Some day you'll have to lead a tour like that for beginners in this list like myself! :-) René -- 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 fr

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: A Few Final Items for My Build

2011-04-25 Thread Rene Sterental
I have a pretty much brand new aged B17. Email me off-list. Just used it a couple of times and it's is perfect condition. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 25, 2011, at 6:16 AM, Mike Irwin wrote: > Ok, I've got the seat post handled. Thank you to everyone who had a > seat pos

Re: [RBW] Hilsen Saturday, Quickbeam Sunday

2011-04-25 Thread Rene Sterental
Nice pictures! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 24, 2011, at 6:35 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > Just some photos - > > Saturday - > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626439406809/ > > Today - > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626445832861/ > > Hope all's y'alls got some

Re: [RBW] Creeper Trail jaunt

2011-04-25 Thread Rene Sterental
Great ride description, makes me want to explore those parts of the country at some point... Not that I could do the full ride at this time, but hopefully I will! Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 24, 2011, at 8:27 PM, Leslie wrote: > I took Friday off to go for a ride, but the weather was

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

2011-04-27 Thread Rene Sterental
Update on Berthoud Saddle twisting problem... The "solution" piece was mailed to me by Bill from Wallingford Bikes (one for each of my saddles) and I proceeded to install it as instructed. It's actually a very simple solution, very light as it's made of aluminum and it instantly stiffened the sadd

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud saddle twising on seat post... what is going on?

2011-04-28 Thread Rene Sterental
benefit and purpose is preventing antero-posterior torsion. I'm 252 so I may be putting a lot more torsional torque on the saddle vs. a lighter rider. If your saddle hasn't twisted I'd say you're fine. If you're worried, contact who you bought it from or Mr. Berthoud dire

Re: [RBW] jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread Rene Sterental
Looks like Fall... Beautiful! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 29, 2011, at 2:02 AM, newenglandbike wrote: > Hi All, > > Just thought I'd share a few snapshots from a brief ride last weekend > in weston woods here in MA: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/43029278@N07/sets/72157626481676863/ > > > Lo

Re: [RBW] Bike Tour with the Venturing Crew

2011-05-01 Thread Rene Sterental
That's an amazing adventure and mentoring experience! Congratulations for putting it together and making it happen. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On May 1, 2011, at 9:06 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote: > A "Little Story" about the Tour De Bay Area". > > Venturing Crew #

Re: [RBW] Burnsville Metric

2011-05-01 Thread Rene Sterental
Awesome! Makes me want to go out and ride...!!! Sent from my iPhone 4 On May 1, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Leslie wrote: > Yesterday was the 17th riding of the Burnsville Metric (http:// > www.burnsvillemetric.com/). I'd not ridden it before; I wanted to > last year, but, didn't have enough miles under

Re: [RBW] Re: New Atlantis

2011-05-02 Thread Rene Sterental
ith a shorter 7cm stem and love that fit. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On May 2, 2011, at 2:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2011-05-02 at 14:12 -0700, johnb wrote: >> Steve, >> >> Just curious why? > > They put me in a position where I can't apply much power. &

[RBW] Grant's "Velosophy"...

2011-05-03 Thread Rene Sterental
Amazon just confirmed that they have a confirmed shipping date for Grant Petersen "Velosophy". Estimated arrival date: June 03 2011 - July 13 2011. I placed the order in January when I accidentally discovered it. René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: New Atlantis

2011-05-05 Thread Rene Sterental
I have Paul Neo-retro and Touring cantis on my Atlantis and love them. René Sent from my iPad On May 4, 2011, at 8:11 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM, johnb wrote: >> Thoughts on Cantilever versus V-brakes? I have a LHT with the Tektro >> 720s on it and I would not get

Re: [RBW] Re: Angel Island S24O

2011-05-09 Thread Rene Sterental
I did my first real S24O last year on Angel Island as well with my son and daughter. We took Caltrain from Palo Alto, rode to the Ferry and then rode both the paved and dirt trails on the island. It was a lot of fun but it was very windy and chilly when exposed. Our campsite was on the west side wi

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