Re: [RBW] Re: Heron Road Seatpost Size?

2024-05-24 Thread John Dewey
I had a severaL great / memorable years working for RS in south central WI. A time and place for everything, right? Can confirm some WF issues with seatpins...of course, always smart to keep some old beer can shims handy. And when they're too tight, not so desirable—really scuffs up an otherwise

Re: [RBW] Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

2024-05-18 Thread John Dewey
9 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Lovely setup. >> >> On Sat, May 18, 2024 at 8:07 AM John Dewey wrote: >> >>> >>> Yikes, MH. What an adventure. Plenty of fortitude and patience required. >>> I rebuilt this one but not quite so exciting

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-05-13 Thread John Dewey
Only one data point for sure…but I’ve had terrible ‘luck’ with TPU. And my last puncture occurred JRA on smooth pave and the startling thing was how fast the tire deflated—instantaneously. Boom gone  That’s it for me, for now anyway. Perhaps the tech will evolve and then I’ll try again. I’d

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-20 Thread John Dewey
On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 4:27 PM John Dewey wrote: > Well, as a flyweight I figured I’m perfect candidate and installed Cyclami > TPU…punctured several times right out of the box. We live in the mountains > with long descents, and my experience gave me pause. BTW, time between > pun

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-20 Thread John Dewey
Well, as a flyweight I figured I’m perfect candidate and installed Cyclami TPU…punctured several times right out of the box. We live in the mountains with long descents, and my experience gave me pause. BTW, time between punctures in my world is often measured in years. This riding Open Pro rims

Re: [RBW] TPU inner tubes - Anyone using them?

2024-04-20 Thread John Dewey
On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 12:25 PM Brian Turner wrote: > Steve, are you using them on your Riv or another bike? I was under the > impression that TPU tubes were recommended for disc brakes only - I assume > due to the heat generated by rim brakes? I’m curious about them, but don’t > really have

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - 9spd Dura Ace downtube shifters

2024-04-11 Thread John Dewey
Who among us has used Dura-Ace 9-speed dt levers long enough to ‘wear them out’? And if so, how long? Jock On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 2:28 PM Ted Durant wrote: > On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 2:48:19 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: Also, you can get brand new 9sp bar cons from Rivendell at $140,

Re: [RBW] Re: How do I know when a saddle fits?

2024-03-28 Thread John Dewey
Roberta, have you experimented with a cut-out saddle? Jock On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 12:20 AM Roberta wrote: > The Philadelphia Trek store can measure sits bones. Perhaps there is one > near you to give you some direction? > > I prefer a flat top like the B68 to a rounder top B17. I also have

Re: [RBW] Re: I have questions

2024-03-22 Thread John Dewey
Hey, Ted… Curious—what do you mean by ‘West Coast’ Sam? Is that a bike you leave somewhere on the left coast? And if so…where? Bay area perchance? Best / John Dewey On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 8:51 AM Ted Durant wrote: > On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 8:10:14 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding D

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

2024-03-19 Thread John Dewey
ng logic." > > On Wed, 20 Mar, 2024, 5:07 am John Dewey, wrote: > >> And the Rivendell ‘fan base’ is a subset of another and another so as to >> be mostly inconsequential. We do count, however and a few brave souls do >> sort-of OK serving us. >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Rapid rise derailleur suggestion

2024-03-19 Thread John Dewey
And the Rivendell ‘fan base’ is a subset of another and another so as to be mostly inconsequential. We do count, however and a few brave souls do sort-of OK serving us. Nevertheless, most of us (even here in RBW’s backyard) seldom cross paths with cyclists with whom we have anything in common

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

2024-03-08 Thread John Dewey
Rich, et. al. One of my RBWs—Sakuki—came to me as 2nd owner, but it was NOS. I'm not sure it had seen the pave. When it arrived, it was equipped with PAUL centerpulls. I know they work well, but to my eye they were way out of proportion. So I sold them and installed Dia Compe as seen on yours.

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

2024-03-04 Thread John Dewey
John, brakes are Ultegra. Light action, yet lots of power. Jock On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 3:43 PM John Bokman wrote: > Fantastic Jock! What brakes are you using? > > -John > > On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9:00:07 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > >> I clearly recall the first

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

2024-03-04 Thread John Dewey
I clearly recall the first time I hopped on my RAM 2004. Epiphany! A few years ago I sent it off for the Joe Bell Treatment…now it’s as beautiful and tasty as any bespoke two-wheeler. https://flic.kr/p/2kafNb7 Jock On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 8:24 AM Mike Godwin wrote: > I think my FS

Re: [RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

2024-02-27 Thread John Dewey
All you folk’s nearby lucky. Just a little too far for us. When I was working in GA for Tifosi, those shows were always such great times. Def not work. Jock On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 4:02 AM ascpgh wrote: > It's such a great event, I'm sad work got in the way and I cannot attend > his year. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-16 Thread John Dewey
U R welcome, Steve. The Velominati Rules are a hoot. Required reading 4 sure. And do not mess with the rules 浪 !!! Jock On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 7:55 PM Steve wrote: > I sheepishly asked "What is this rule #8...?" > Now I know -- and not just #8, but all 95 of them! Thank

Re: [RBW] Re: New Frame Day (the build commences)

2024-02-16 Thread John Dewey
https://www.velominati.com On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 7:20 AM Steve wrote: > Okay, I'll bitewhat is this rule #8 of which you speak? > > On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:44:14 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> SMH >> >> Meditate on Rule #8, consider my Legolas, meditate much longer on Rule

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-02-13 Thread John Dewey
Indeed, Joe. We’re 3 times RAGBRAI finishers and it has to be included in all discussions of greatest cycling experiences ever. Just nothing like it. So many delightfully crazy happy folks on every kind of bicycle imaginable. Party (or not) every night, jump off the bridge into a mucky creek,

Re: [RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

2024-02-13 Thread John Dewey
And it is the David Byrne, after all. On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 6:42 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < kaiviers...@gmail.com> wrote: > Maybe not the best, but pretty good considering that whole psycho-killer > business.. And the celebrity one is most likely to see on an N-YC bike > path! > So yeah,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

2024-02-11 Thread John Dewey
Mike, I’ll take it! How to pay? Thanks, Jock On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 10:31 AM Mike Godwin wrote: > Hi Jock > > Yes, XC Pro FD available > > Mike SLO CA > > On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 10:08:32 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > >> Mike, if the XC PRO fron

Re: [RBW] Re: FS Items Brakes, Seatposts, Saddles, Derailleurs

2024-02-11 Thread John Dewey
Mike, if the XC PRO front D is still around, I’ll take it! Jock On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 9:21 AM Mike Godwin wrote: > Hello folks > > Both B17s > Paul skewers > Diacompe 750 brakes > Crystal Fella post > Sanyo Gen set > 105 RD > > Mike SLO CA > On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:31:17 PM

Re: [RBW] Brake cables and housing

2024-02-04 Thread John Dewey
Thanks for kind words, doremus1. Jock On Sat, Feb 3, 2024 at 5:04 PM aeroperf wrote: > Every 5000 miles the cables on my Sam get cleaned and lubed with Phils > Tenacious Oil. > > John Dewey - that is an outstanding photograph. > > -- > You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur rec

2024-02-03 Thread John Dewey
ist and licensed PE - relaxing RD spring absolutely extends > spring life. > > OP's question - Microshift R10 (made by Sun XCD) > > https://www.charlottecycles.com/product/microshift-r10-rear-derailleur-377496-1.htm > > On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11:08:38 AM UTC-6 John Dewey

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur rec

2024-02-02 Thread John Dewey
BTW, another little 'pro' tip  When you put your bike up, release tension on RD by shifting to the end so that spring is relaxed. For sure, I have no empirical evidence this extends spring life / strength, but it can't hurt, right? Jock On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 8:56 AM John Dewey wrote

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur rec

2024-02-02 Thread John Dewey
Robert, I've been shifting with XT M760 RR on JD bikes for many years. No derailleur envy or interest in experimenting with other systems. I collected them and so very happy I did. They were plentiful and reasonably priced...until they weren't. Grant is now building RR rear mechs, too, as I bet

Re: [RBW] Re: Bikeshop A-Hole Video

2024-01-30 Thread John Dewey
Troop 21 BSA, many Lake Mills campouts. We even rode our 3-speeds with gear one time. Brain workin’ hard today, whew  And this after cold dark wet NorCal ride this aft. I need a long hot shower & nap. Jock On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM Bob wrote: > Fairly sure he's in Lake Mills, WI:

[RBW] Schmidt Dyno

2024-01-29 Thread John Dewey
Y'all, seeking collective wisdom. What's a new Schmidts K179 6V-3W Dyno hub worth? I have one 4 sale, it's takeoff with no evidence of wear / tear @ 32 hole. Not NOS but might a well be. Best / Jock -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

2024-01-16 Thread John Dewey
I snapped a shot one RAGBRAI of a bank clock at 6 pm sharp. Still 106F. Thank goodness for plenty of cold beer. Jock On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 2:50 PM Sarah Carlson wrote: > Just watched the RAGBRAI documentary and can totally understand how you > could be called to join a community of riders

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-05 Thread John Dewey
them. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 9:08:36 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > >> All worthy goals…but beware the ‘ride your age’ program. I embarked on >> this years ago and found we too quickly reach the point where the math just >

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

2024-01-05 Thread John Dewey
All worthy goals…but beware the ‘ride your age’ program. I embarked on this years ago and found we too quickly reach the point where the math just doesn’t look so good…i.e. it’s all backwards. My grandfather, who taught me all I ever needed to know about bicycle mechanics, had a goofy plaque over

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-01-04 Thread John Dewey
ow about a > "Dewey bikes" calendar in 2025?) > Paul Germain > Midlothian, Va. > > On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:58:49 AM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote: > >> Here’s CA winter yesterday…grey day by the bay. >> >> Jock >> >> >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Ultegra 9spd long cage range

2023-12-20 Thread John Dewey
Holy smokes, all our bikes are set up with 9-speed mid-cage Shimano rd’s and all handle 33 front / 32 rear with aplomb. I would think long-cage handles almost any crazy thing in back. Jock On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 3:47 PM Cody Marvin wrote: > I have one with an 11-30 cassette and it works well.

Re: [RBW] Re: 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread John Dewey
John Dewey 10:13 AM (0 minutes ago) to rbw-owners-bunch BTW, regarding spreading the rear. Just a word of caution, not sure I'd advise this unless you're adventurous and/or experienced...or crazy. Or all of the above. And, as always, YMMV. Jock On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 9:57 AM R. Alexis wrote

Re: [RBW] 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread John Dewey
BTW, regarding spreading the rear. Just a word of caution, not sure I'd advise this unless you're adventurous and/or experienced...or crazy. Or all of the above. And, as always, YMMV. Jock Jock On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM John Dewey wrote: > Spread all frames but one, which I had bu

Re: [RBW] 135mm hub rear wheel in a roadini?

2023-12-18 Thread John Dewey
Spread all frames but one, which I had built @ 135, from 130 to 135 quite easily. My experiences suggest it requires patience and a bit of bravado—the spread to get that extra 5mm was/is quite startling. But as I had / have settled on 135 which is—theoretically at least—stronger thanks to

Re: [RBW] Re: Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?

2023-12-13 Thread John Dewey
And such a sweet couple the ''Acorns' seem to be. Jock On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 8:30:20 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > Plus one on ACORN. On all JD bikes. And they get better with age…like we > all wish we did. Such a nice patina they produce and plenty of room for all &

Re: [RBW] Re: Did anyone get one of the new Acorn Bags yesterday?

2023-12-13 Thread John Dewey
Plus one on ACORN. On all JD bikes. And they get better with age…like we all wish we did. Such a nice patina they produce and plenty of room for all those sandwich breaks and one of the glass-bottle Coca Colas if you’re so inclined. We can pass ‘em down through the generations. Jock On Wed, Dec

[RBW] Re: ISO: Roadini 54 Sergio Green

2023-12-08 Thread John Dewey
On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 5:28:34 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: Frameset or complete would work. Doug Hansford Athens, Ga -- 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,

Re: [RBW] PSA: Classic TA Zephyr Triple Touring Crankset 172.5 - eBay auction

2023-12-08 Thread John Dewey
Yikes, I have one of those NOS…waiting and why for what? On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 6:34 PM Kim H. wrote: > Here is currently an eBay auction for fine and rare triple crankset: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Silver2 cranks!

2023-11-30 Thread John Dewey
Plus one Mr. Tapebubba. If any are holding NOS Logic silver @ 170 / 172.5 I’ll take the misery off your hands. BTW, I seem to recall a thread, many threads way way back when re: Logic arms prone to breaking. Is my memory faulty? Jock On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 6:11 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > The

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant’s Mountain

2023-11-11 Thread John Dewey
Yes, I remember. The legs began to atrophy. Jock On Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 3:21 AM Peter Adler wrote: > Atmospheric river headed Bay Area way midweek. Might trickle off to the > north again; but last winter, the first one had twelve more behind it, one > after another, for almost ten weeks. > >

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

2023-10-18 Thread John Dewey
PS: Supple Vitesse @ 33mm also fit quite well. Just enough wiggle room to make me comfortable. On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8:53:29 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > Well, Patrick, I just took a closer look at mine and I think it just > might. Of course, a lot depends on the rim. I hav

Re: [RBW] Considering trading my Ram for a Lightning Bolt

2023-10-18 Thread John Dewey
ond gen blue Rams, take 38s? > Mine took 31s with fenders, just, so it might take 38s; but my Riv custom > with single pivot takes 39s, crowding at chainstays -- ~2 mm clearance per > side with 39 mm actual tire -- rather than under brake or crown. > > Again, FWIW. > > On Tue, Oct

Re: [RBW] Are Paul brakes worth the money?

2023-10-08 Thread John Dewey
This is really old thread but I’ll chime in. I found an NOS Saluki recently with PAUL center pulls. The bike, once I applied a couple of component swaps, is beautiful. Very…uh…svelte, for want of a better word. But those PAUL brakes just did not fit…to my eye anyway. Too much industrial muscle

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

2023-10-05 Thread John Dewey
Renaissance it was  NAHBS—and others—to the rescue. Thankfully gratefully. Jock On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 12:38 PM Ted Durant wrote: > Grant wrote, "I think we're at the point in bicycle history where lugged > frames will either undergo a renaissance or face extinction..." > > It's nice to

Re: [RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

2023-10-05 Thread John Dewey
Patrick, no dented rims (fingers crossed) but picked up a NASTY roofing nail the other day. SO grateful it — A: didn't pierce my rim — B: was rear & not front. Anyone out there have a similar nasty object poke a hole in a rim? Jock On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 10:38 AM Patrick Moore wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: What shoes does your Riv wear?

2023-10-05 Thread John Dewey
In the Conti 5000 camp here @ 32mm. Ram + Ebisu (x2) + Waterford Paramount — Saluki @ 38mm Pari-Moto All comfortable, light, fast, reasonably durable + affordable. Jock On Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at 9:14 AM Drew Saunders wrote: > My Quickbeam is wearing Riv Jack Brown 700x33.3, which I over-inflate

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Sugino XD Triple

2023-09-23 Thread John Dewey
Pedals included... On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:32:34 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > FS: NOS Sugino XD triple crankset — 46 /36/ 26 @ 170 > > $175 shipped > > Jock Dewey > > [image: Sugino XD.jpeg] > -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

2023-09-14 Thread John Dewey
Great photos, Patrick. Those De Vlaeminck brothers, oh my, such great memories and riding real bicycles. Brian Chapman and a few others will still build you one of those gorgeous machines. I pine for those days we could walk into a good bike shop and grab one of those things off a hook on the

Re: [RBW] RAGBRAI 2023 50th Anniversary Ride

2023-09-01 Thread John Dewey
Probably my old boss, Richard hizself 浪 JD On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 9:49 AM Lyman Labry wrote: > I rode for the first time on my Homer. I recall seeing a Saluki, Homers, > an Atlantis, a couple of Hillbornes, a Heron, a Rambouillet, and a Frank > Gomez (I think it was). I met a gentleman

Re: [RBW] Re: Wheel Builder

2023-08-12 Thread John Dewey
The outlier here. I just built myself some WI hubs— after years of XTR silence I rather enjoy making a little noise. And they’re so pretty. Jock On Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 9:41 AM Mike wrote: > Hi--I recently splurged on an Onyx for my new Sam, and it is kind of life > changing (my *riding* life

Re: [RBW] Best Riv Rando Bike

2023-07-29 Thread John Dewey
BTW, we don't ride nearly as much as lots of you do, but we are at about 9,000K for the year...so there is that. BTW, what set-up is finer than a proper rando? Jock On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8:27:01 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > Well, I’m prompted to chime in here because we have both

Re: [RBW] Best Riv Rando Bike

2023-07-29 Thread John Dewey
Well, I’m prompted to rsvp here because we have both PBP bikes—Rambouillet and Saluki. But not be attempting PBP anytime soon because we just don’t ride well on no sleep. We end up seeing scary things that go bump in the night and don’t like napping in the ditch. Too bad, because we got the

Re: [RBW] Re: Early 80's Specialized Sequoia

2023-07-24 Thread John Dewey
Just so y’all know, TD is kind of a local legend. He is, after all, one of Richard Schwinn’s best pals. I know this because I’m Richard’s 2nd ‘best pal’ (浪). And he rides beautiful bicycles. He even persuaded Richard to build him the most gorgeous WF with most elegant, low ‘French’ bend you ever

Re: [RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

2023-07-21 Thread John Dewey
Y’all…if you’re simply careful and mindful and respectful, you can ride the hell out your beautiful, even precious, Rivendell day-in / day-out for years and years and keep it shiny and pristine like the day you first pedaled it down the road. It’s easy. The older it gets, the better it sticks.

Re: [RBW] Re: Kucharik wool shorts with real chamois or Andiamos under street shorts

2023-07-08 Thread John Dewey
Patrick, you might give a look to the Club Ride liners. I’ve been riding in these for years now. There are 3 pad thicknesses to choose from, for you the 1 Hour pad would be perfect. I’ve got a stash of these figuring they might go away some day. They’re bomb proof. Really well made, light,

[RBW] Re: Most Discreet Bell Placement

2023-06-29 Thread John Dewey
ever version provides. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > [image: IMG_0594.jpg] > > > On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 12:25:34 PM UTC-4 John Dewey wrote: > >> Here's nice image of most discreet placement of the best looking, smartly >> engineered richest sounding, bicycle bell *

Re: [RBW] Re: Most Discreet Bell Placement

2023-06-28 Thread John Dewey
orward of the handlebar. > > Laing > > On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 12:25:34 PM UTC-4 John Dewey wrote: > >> Here's nice image of most discreet placement of the best looking, smartly >> engineered richest sounding, bicycle bell *ever* made. That's my story >> an

Re: [RBW] Re: Most Discreet Bell Placement

2023-06-28 Thread John Dewey
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 12:25:34 PM UTC-4 John Dewey wrote: > >> Here's nice image of most discreet placement of the best looking, smartly >> engineered richest sounding, bicycle bell *ever* made. That's my story >> and I'm sticking to it *; )* >> >> Jock

Re: [RBW] Re: Most Discreet Bell Placement

2023-06-28 Thread John Dewey
t; On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC-6 John Dewey wrote: > >> Here's nice image of most discreet placement of the best looking, smartly >> engineered richest sounding, bicycle bell *ever* made. That's my story >> and I'm sticking to it *; )* >> >>

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Summer Riding Photos 2023

2023-06-01 Thread John Dewey
Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy > YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > > On Jun 1, 2023, at 7:18 AM, John Dewey wrote: > > Ted, years ago we lived out in the country near Beloit—a ride up to Holy > Hill was always on my early spring schedule. Here's my Waterford 1900. I > miss WI in th

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garmin Edge 830 MTB Bundle

2023-05-30 Thread John Dewey
Jason, sorry—it went pretty quickly. Thanks for interest. BEST / Jock On Tue, May 30, 2023 at 12:42 PM Jason wrote: > Hi Jock - I just sent you a message about this. Thanks! > > > Jason > Oak Park, IL > > On Monday, May 29, 2023 at 6:53:50 PM UTC-5 John Dewey wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: Garmin Edge 830 MTB Bundle

2023-05-29 Thread John Dewey
Sorry, cross-posted to BOB where I included price in heading: $210 shipped. On Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:01:57 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > This is basically brand new...I've tried to use it a couple of times but > my brain and Garmin just do not work well together. >

[RBW] FS: Garmin Edge 830 MTB Bundle

2023-05-29 Thread John Dewey
This is basically brand new...I've tried to use it a couple of times but my brain and Garmin just do not work well together.

Re: [RBW] Atlantis touch-up paint

2023-04-18 Thread John Dewey
Y'all, I don't think that's entirely true. RPM has taken a hatchet to that great little brand but most Hobby Lobby stores still sell a greatly reduced inventory. At one time TESTORS was once among the most recognizable logos / brands in the world. Synonymous with 'glue'. Atlantis was Russian

[RBW] Re: FS / NEW BROOKS B17 Champion Special

2023-04-12 Thread John Dewey
Sorry, $125 for my B17 / shipped On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 8:05:23 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > I have a new Brooks B17 Champion Special for sale, with the big rivets. > (Cross posted to BOB.) > > The saddle is brand new / unridden. > > BEST / Jock Dewey >

[RBW] FS / NEW BROOKS B17 Champion Special

2023-04-12 Thread John Dewey
I have a new Brooks B17 Champion Special for sale, with the big rivets. (Cross posted to BOB.) The saddle is brand new / unridden. BEST / Jock Dewey -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning: Bags, Brakes, Crank, etc.

2023-04-11 Thread John Dewey
use a > flat-rate box so shipping will be $16. If that works for you, payment can > be sent via PayPal to andyreedturner@gmail along with shipping info. > > Cheers, > Andrew > > On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 10:46 PM John Dewey wrote: > >> Andrew, I’ll grab the 5000s if

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Spring Cleaning: Bags, Brakes, Crank, etc.

2023-04-10 Thread John Dewey
Andrew, I’ll grab the 5000s if still available. Jock Dewey On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 7:38 PM Andrew Turner wrote: > Here's an updated list: > *Royal Gran Compe 400 Brakeset:* Black with low miles but could use some > new brake pads) > $65 > > *Sackville SaddleSack ExtraSmall:* Brown with a small

Re: [RBW] Re: Old RBW road bike like the Rambouillet?

2023-03-27 Thread John Dewey
On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 8:28 AM Mike Godwin wrote: > What crankset is on the Saluki? looks like a TA, the one with 3 bcd > drillings: 110/74/54. > > Mike SLO CA > > On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 8:23:49 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > >> RamBOBs, >> >>

[RBW] SOLD / PAUL Centerpull Brakes / NEW / $200

2023-03-26 Thread John Dewey
PAUL Centerpull brakes went quickly, thanks all for looking. BEST / JD -- 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] PAUL BRAKES / Sale / Trade

2023-03-21 Thread John Dewey
I've got a new pair of PAUL center pull brakes that I'd like to trade for or sell. If you're interested in buying—$200 for the pair (these are sold for $200 ea.) Or if you have some Grand Cru 610s in similar 'as new' condition, and you'd like to trade for PAUL that would be great. It's OK to

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Feel Guilty About: Bike Life

2023-03-06 Thread John Dewey
That's a delightful story, Ted. And kudos to you for figuring it out. There's no room in the tent for discord : ) BEST / Jock On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 6:21 AM Ted Durant wrote: > On Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8:23:32 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > > Who else has tortured their

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-23 Thread John Dewey
Jeff, thanks for the nice photographs of the yellow bike. Beautiful machine, just about perfect, and not a spot of beausage. All you need and nothing more. JD On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 9:41 PM Jeff B wrote: > As an aside to what modern bike Jobst might ride, here are some photos of > Jobst's

Re: [RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

2023-02-19 Thread John Dewey
Ted, you should grab a bike and head over to Athens. We’re locals and Lonely Planet sez Athens is most desirable cycling destination in USA. It’s all true. Mile after mile of smooth blacktop, up and down through pine forests. No traffic, many cyclists ❤️ BEST / John Dewey On Sun, Feb 19, 2023

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-03 Thread John Dewey
I check regularly and all size S are gone nearly everywhere. Will miss these guys, they've been part of our consciousness for so many years. Great wool stuff at always reasonable prices. Good folks for sure. BEST / Jock Dewey On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 8:42 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > I am still or

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-02 Thread John Dewey
done after he'd broken his leg from a fall. > On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:10:30 AM UTC-8 John Dewey wrote: > >> Yes, that would be most interesting debate, the two Js: Jobst V. Jan. Of >> course, Jobst had solid engineering chops as exhibited in his work at >> Porsche.

Re: [RBW] Re: Jobst Brandt thought experiment: What would he ride today?

2023-02-01 Thread John Dewey
Yes, that would be most interesting debate, the two Js: Jobst V. Jan. Of course, Jobst had solid engineering chops as exhibited in his work at Porsche. Ah, helmet debate. Jobst did land on his head & that was the end of the road for him. Sadly...or maybe not. BEST / Jock Dewey On Tue, Jan 31,

Re: [RBW] Re: Orange Ram touchup paint

2022-12-22 Thread John Dewey
That is all very true. Matching metallic / pearl formulas is nearly impossible but you never know…maybe you get lucky. Keep at it ; ) And the TESTORS Boyd’s paints go way way back to the nineties. Probably impossible to get your brush in. But good luck! BTW, that’s Boyd Coddington, one of the

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - 2002 Size 60 Rambouillet

2022-12-16 Thread John Dewey
Beautiful score, Mike! Really decent original shape, too. Somebody took wonderful care of it. Here's another one, blue came along right after creamsicle. I think these bikes were created during Grant's Holy Days : ) https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/albums/72157702711634681 BEST/

[RBW] Re: NorCal Cycling

2022-12-16 Thread John Dewey
Well, LONELY PLANET disagrees, with this to say: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-places-for-a-cycling-holiday I've lived both places as cyclist, and confirm LP. Athens, with its year-round warm sunny days, an endless matrix of beautiful quiet country lanes (i.e. no traffic),

[RBW] Re: Nivex on a Rivendell?

2022-12-13 Thread John Dewey
If you were lucky enough to find one of those NOS, it'd probably be close to the cost Jan's. If you need one, cheap at twice the price! Jock On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5:16:59 PM UTC-8 ascpgh wrote: > (Channeling my inner Paul B.) I wonder if the Suntour S-1 had the same > braze on

Re: [RBW] Re: Nivex on a Rivendell?

2022-12-13 Thread John Dewey
So…RBW. Does a $15,000 handbuilt artbike enjoy preferential treatment or does it acquire the usual beausage like any other? Like your lowly, say, old Rambouillet? https://flic.kr/p/2kafNb7 Feeling silly now  BEST / Jock Dewey Do you let it get all dinged up like your other bikes or do you

Re: [RBW] Dura-Ace and Japanese Recycling

2022-12-06 Thread John Dewey
David, I've matched a beautiful IRD Defiant 94 BCD (I think my only crankset that didn't come from you  ) with 46 /30 rings and an early 2000s 960 DA XTR front derailer. It all works perfectly together. Cheers / Jock Dewey On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 11:48 AM David Hallerman wrote: > That’s much

Re: [RBW] Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

2022-11-17 Thread John Dewey
2022 at 3:22 PM John Dewey wrote: > >> RBW, here's one that we've been riding daily for all its 18 years...and >> it's precious as well. Gratefully, we can all have our pie and eat it too. >> >> BEST / Jock Dewey >> >> >> >> On Thursday, Novem

Re: [RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2022-11-11 Thread John Dewey
My journey along this path began in 1997, with a Litespeed—full Record group, 23mm tires that barely fit, carbon fork...light and fast. Lots of fun to ride. The very next year, as I recall, the newer Record group included those great Ergo levers that many of us still ride now—with the guts removed

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

2022-10-20 Thread John Dewey
"And you can just replace the guts...DA bar ends & DT share internals..." Or, maybe not. On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:03:17 AM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > Have any of you Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed folks ever 'worn out' either > bar-end or DT shift levers? > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking Advice - Shimano 9 Speed Downtube Shifters

2022-10-20 Thread John Dewey
Have any of you Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed folks ever 'worn out' either bar-end or DT shift levers? It must take years. And you can just replace the guts...DA bar ends & DT share internals. Jock On Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 7:03 AM Jim Bronson wrote: > The Microshifts are not just cheaper than

Re: [RBW] Fender size for a Rambouiller

2022-10-18 Thread John Dewey
Just one more...two sheep (both 32mm) on the loose: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/52076718520/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/ On Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 10:18:08 PM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > Ah, Rambouillet. > > Here's mine, vintage 2004. I'm the only caretaker, d

Re: [RBW] Fender size for a Rambouiller

2022-10-18 Thread John Dewey
Ah, Rambouillet. Here's mine, vintage 2004. I'm the only caretaker, day-by-day for all its 18 years: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146626768@N06/50644206498/in/dateposted-public/ This one happens to fit 32 mm under mudguards quite well—shod with RH 32mm Stampede Pass, Supple Vitesse @ 33mm, and

Re: [RBW] Bucket List Ride

2022-09-29 Thread John Dewey
Steve, et. al Ohio is great and, of course, Circleville, is the halfway point in one of the most famous and long-running century rides in the world — TORSV. Starting in Columbus traditionally on Mother's Day, the 210 mile, 2-day ride heads south from the state Capitol building and follows

Re: [RBW] Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

2022-09-25 Thread John Dewey
Eric, et. al.: I stumbled upon Shimano RR M760 quite a few years ago and snatched a bunch of 'em up. Enough to mount on four 'daily' riders and a few more to replace any that stop working or suffer trauma, etc.. Shift levers are all Dura-Ace 9 speed mounted on DT. All of them are now as sharp

Re: [RBW] Do you Rapid Rise? (Share pics and thoughts)

2022-09-25 Thread John Dewey
Last M760 RR data point — looking back at my old bike pix, at least one of my reverse-normal M760s has been hard-at-work for 9 years. Was mounted in 2013 for sure, maybe just a bit earlier. Jock Dewey On Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12:00:22 PM UTC-7 John Dewey wrote: > Eric, et.