Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
looks like they took the page down -- perhaps they'll unveil it later...but images are still out there. http://paulcomp.com/images/seatpostmain.jpg http://paulcomp.com/images/seatpostd2full.jpg http://paulcomp.com/images/seatpostd2full.jpg On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 2:16 PM, cyclotour...@gmail.com < cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks! Would be nice if Riv carries a silver version of it. Riv and > Paul Comp seem to have a pretty good relationship. > > > On Mar 3, 11:48 am, Michael_S wrote: > > couldn't open the page on Paul's site but here is pic in black. > > > > http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/NAHBS_2011_... > > > > I too don't care for the Thomson, even the setback model has limited > > setback ( 17mm) > > > > ~Mike > > > > On Mar 3, 11:09 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > > wrote: > > > > > I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming > > > item? > > > > > On Mar 3, 8:24 am, omnigrid wrote: > > > > > > on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new > > > > seatpost with massive setback.- Hide quoted text - > > > > > - Show quoted text - > > -- > 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 options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Lay-aways
Ray - it sounds like you are on to a lost idea. You could write a book on the lost art of saving for something. It could be like a new diet book for Euromericans. It's funny - when I bought my Hilsen, it was the first thing I saved up for probably since I was a kid. I then bought components over the next few months as I saved up for them. I found this method strangely rewarding. I had a bike that was slowly transforming before my eyes. As a matter of fact, I'm still saving up for stuff to add to or change on it. Next up, dyno hub and light... Mobile Brian Hanson On Mar 3, 2011, at 6:36 PM, Way Rebb wrote: > I've never understood why lay away is more appealing than saving up > for something. > > Of course in my case I never actually buy what I save up for. For > example I recently saved up for another Hillborne. I figured I could > leave the big racks, bags, baskets on and be ready for vacations > (tours), trip to farmers market, anywhere I might need to haul stuff. > When I reached the Hillborne goal I thought "hey just a little more > and I can get a Hunqapillar", that might be a more rugged tough stuff > hauler type bike. When I reached that goal I thought "hey just save a > little more and I can get the Atlantis that might be the ultimate.". > And as I reached that goal I thought "hey with this money I can get > both a Hillborne AND a 21" iMac." I didn't buy either but I thought > "hey just a little more and I can get a custom". But why? There would > be nothing custom about it, probably just a Sam Hunq-a-pilson with > front brake cabling on the right. Saving up is way to confusing. > > -Ray > > On Mar 1, 10:43 am, Pondero wrote: >> http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/335 >> >> Okay, how many read this and immediately thought, "Hmmm(insert new >> bike dream here), 20% down would be...and remainder divided by 7 >> equals..."? > > -- > 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 options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Lay-aways
I stopped by RBW today. Keven said the 1st 2 lay-aways have been reserved. One's a Simpleone and the other is a Hilsen. Neither are mine. I'd go for a Hunq probably. And on the topic of worst sellers, after Grant wrote that post, the Grab Bags sold out. jim m wc ca -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Lay-aways
I've never understood why lay away is more appealing than saving up for something. Of course in my case I never actually buy what I save up for. For example I recently saved up for another Hillborne. I figured I could leave the big racks, bags, baskets on and be ready for vacations (tours), trip to farmers market, anywhere I might need to haul stuff. When I reached the Hillborne goal I thought "hey just a little more and I can get a Hunqapillar", that might be a more rugged tough stuff hauler type bike. When I reached that goal I thought "hey just save a little more and I can get the Atlantis that might be the ultimate.". And as I reached that goal I thought "hey with this money I can get both a Hillborne AND a 21" iMac." I didn't buy either but I thought "hey just a little more and I can get a custom". But why? There would be nothing custom about it, probably just a Sam Hunq-a-pilson with front brake cabling on the right. Saving up is way to confusing. -Ray On Mar 1, 10:43 am, Pondero wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/335 > > Okay, how many read this and immediately thought, "Hmmm(insert new > bike dream here), 20% down would be...and remainder divided by 7 > equals..."? -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
man that Paul post is very nice. Any input on the setback? It looks huge. Looking foward to more info. ~Mike On Mar 3, 3:39 pm, bfd wrote: > On Mar 3, 12:48 pm, Bruce wrote:> --- On Thu, 3/3/11, > omnigrid wrote: > > > From: omnigrid > > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost? > > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 10:24 AM > > > I disagree about thomson being "the best made, most reliable seatpost on > > the planet." They are great, but not the best for all applications. > > > I'd always go with cold-forged than cnd'ed any day. And Thomsons dont work > > well with brooks or other leather saddles with short rails, unless you get > > the gross setback version. but on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new > > seatpost with massive setback. > > Agree, I prefer Campy or Dura Ace seatpost over Thomsons as I have an > older DA AX post on one bike and a Campy ti post on another. I also > have a surprising strong, but heavy kalloy. Don't get me wrong, > Thomson makes a nice post, but it isn't *better made* or *more > reliable* than Campy or DA. Good Luck! -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this
On Mar 2, 4:46 pm, John Bennett wrote: > Just to clarify, though, Allan, SmileTrain hasn't been like that. > > It's thoroughly vetted and we have felt good about giving to them. > > We are hopeful this will be averted, and we will continue to do so. > I guess the question is who did the vetting? If the CEO is getting a salary of $678,058, plus another $200k from SmileTrain UK, a subisidiary of the U.S. company, then it sounds like he's taking pretty good care of himself and probably others in the executive staff. Is this what the money is intended: executive compensation? Good Luck! -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
On Mar 3, 12:48 pm, Bruce wrote: > --- On Thu, 3/3/11, omnigrid wrote: > > From: omnigrid > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost? > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 10:24 AM > > I disagree about thomson being "the best made, most reliable seatpost on the > planet." They are great, but not the best for all applications. > > I'd always go with cold-forged than cnd'ed any day. And Thomsons dont work > well with brooks or other leather saddles with short rails, unless you get > the gross setback version. but on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new > seatpost with massive setback. > Agree, I prefer Campy or Dura Ace seatpost over Thomsons as I have an older DA AX post on one bike and a Campy ti post on another. I also have a surprising strong, but heavy kalloy. Don't get me wrong, Thomson makes a nice post, but it isn't *better made* or *more reliable* than Campy or DA. Good Luck! -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivish ride on a Rivish bike
Big Pink... That's a beauty... Who's the mfr? Nice build, NICE BIKE.. PERIOD!!! BB On Feb 23, 10:54 pm, trevor segraves wrote: > I realize my bike is not a Rivendell, though the build is quite Rivish > inspired, > Thought the group may enjoy the photos > > Took a ride up Harding Truck Trail on Saddleback Mountain here in Southern > California, Passed maybe 4 other riders all day. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/7649556@N02/ > > Cheers, and apologies if this is off topic > > Trevor > Laguna Beach, Ca -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?
Now you're talking!! You should be able to use the same chain for
either hub (assuming you have the same sprocket size). It's a dag-gum
disease, I swear... I know I'm gonna end up with a S3X, too... I just
know it! Cuz they're so freakin COOL, including the red color (which
would look so sweet on my Red and Silver Nishiki Prestige)... Damn
those Sunrace people... couldn't leave well enough alone...
On Feb 23, 10:14 pm, Philip Williamson
wrote:
> I may go the crazy way and build two rear wheels - one S2, one S3X.
> They'd both match my existing SON front wheel. Then I could put a
> dynohub on my wife's bike instead.
>
> ("But I NEED six wheelsets for two bikes!")...
> Philip
>
> Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.com
>
> On Feb 23, 8:19 am, Michael Richters
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Elton Pope-Lance (of Harris Cyclery) has a Quickbeam with an S3X:
>
> >http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157625727619871/
>
> > I don't have any experience with the hub myself, but I am planning to
> > get my SimpleOne set up that way when it arrives. I've been wondering
> > what the shifting experience will be like, but since I've already
> > decided to try it, I'll find out by exploration. SimpleThree,
> > perhaps?
>
> > --Mike
>
> > On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 3:15 AM, Philip Williamson
>
> > wrote:
> > > I'm itching to build a new wheelset around some cheap rims and spokes
> > > I got from Iro. I'm thinking an Alfine dyno front, and either a fixed
> > > 3-speed s3x, or a brakeless two-speed kickback hub (the S2).
>
> > > Does anyone have experience with either of these hubs?
>
> > > I have a Sachs automatic 2-speed I ran for a while, but always
> > > resented the coaster brake. I like fixed-gear riding better than
> > > freewheeling, but I'm worried about the 3 degrees of reported chain
> > > lash on the s3x.
>
> > > Philip
>
> > > Philip Williamson
> > >www.biketinker.com
>
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[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
I love that something so mundane like seatposts can generate this many replies. I have some good ideas now. I'm trying to source more and more stuff local (PHL) so I'm going to ask around - VIA Bicycles (bikeville) and Trophy Bikes will be able to scratch my itch I'm sure…. On Mar 3, 4:49 pm, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Mar 3, 2:09 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming > > item? > > looks like it will be available in silver (high polish, even) too! > -http://tinyurl.com/4unf5ta -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Non V-O (Non Nitto) Seatposts
I'm partial to the old SR Sakae forged posts. Have them on two bikes. Lovely and strong (so far for me, anyway) You see them on ebay often, and here is a steal at under $10 from ICycle. http://www.icyclesusa.com/sr-sakae-seatpost.htm -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
On Mar 3, 2:09 pm, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming > item? looks like it will be available in silver (high polish, even) too! - http://tinyurl.com/4unf5ta -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
--- On Thu, 3/3/11, omnigrid wrote: From: omnigrid Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost? To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 10:24 AM I disagree about thomson being "the best made, most reliable seatpost on the planet." They are great, but not the best for all applications. I'd always go with cold-forged than cnd'ed any day. And Thomsons dont work well with brooks or other leather saddles with short rails, unless you get the gross setback version. but on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new seatpost with massive setback. On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: I believe you get what you pay for with a seatpost... after all, so much is riding on it. I believe Thomson is the best made, most reliable seatpost on the planet. I'd like all my bikes to have Thomson posts, but for practical/ financial reasons I also rely on other mfrs like Kalloy (which BTW I like). Good luck. BB On Mar 2, 10:10 pm, Justin August wrote: > Hey folks - > I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO > post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a > "nice" Kalloy post but I'm never sure on budget parts without > recommendations. Any parts that y'all like that are less spendy? > > -Justin -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
Thanks! Would be nice if Riv carries a silver version of it. Riv and Paul Comp seem to have a pretty good relationship. On Mar 3, 11:48 am, Michael_S wrote: > couldn't open the page on Paul's site but here is pic in black. > > http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/NAHBS_2011_... > > I too don't care for the Thomson, even the setback model has limited > setback ( 17mm) > > ~Mike > > On Mar 3, 11:09 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming > > item? > > > On Mar 3, 8:24 am, omnigrid wrote: > > > > on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new > > > seatpost with massive setback.- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this
On Mar 3, 12:24 pm, Allan in Portland wrote: > Maybe there's more to it. Maybe Mullaney's been working for $1 the > last 5 or 6 or 10 years. But every time I scratch the surface on big, > name-brand charities there is a group at the top doing quite well for > themselves. he's been receiving a lot more than $1, as reported on SmileTrain's 990s, which you can view here- http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/990finder/ and that $678,058 figure doesn't include the $200k he gets from SmileTrain UK, a subisidiary of the U.S. company. not bad for a "40 hr." workweek! looks like the salaries of the executive officers are definitely increasing with increase in company assets. but, like it says on the SmileTrain website, "We manage Smile Train like a business" - apparently, that includes executive compensation. the question is: does it matter? SmileTrain does good work, right? and who's to say that good work wouldn't continue if the merger is approved? I understand the position of the petition, but I don't see the end game - stop the merger and keep SmileTrain under the control of Wang and have a divided board trying to get things done? at the end of the day, i doubt all those kids with cleft lips and palates care who gets paid. if you believe in the cause - give your money to Operation Smile. -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article
Thanks, Jim. Apologies, Bicycle Bill. We try hard not to start anything here that is not RBW-specific, and maybe this is borderline, I don't know. That said, it was something we thought was important, and we wanted to get it out as quickly as possible because many of our customers have given generously to SmileTrain, and figured folks might be reading this forum more often than checking our web logs. As Jim said, we wanted to be ahead of the story, and pro-active in covering the changes at a charity that we feel strongly about, and have promoted on our web site (which is extremely RBW-specific, in case you haven't visited it recently). Now, back to the regularly scheduled program, already in progress Thank you! John at Rivendell On Mar 3, 10:59 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 3/3/11 8:56 AM, bicyclebill at b...@wbpnet.com wrote: > > > Am I alone in trying to understand the relevance of this thread to > > this group? However noble in its purpose, is this the right forum? > > I've let this run because John @ Rivbike started it, and it directly > relates to one of the primary Rivendell Bicycle Works supported charities. > There have also been a number of sales and "matching" agreements on > Rivendell products which benefitted Smile Train. Not least of which is the > recent Grilver-colored Sam auction. > > My opinion was that it's better to let it run and provide information to > this group, which is highly Riv-centric, rather than have the information > appear through a back-channel which might make it look as though RBW was > less proactive in terms of monitoring a charity they have actively promoted. > > Still feel that way, and as long as the discussion remains centered here - > i.e. providing specific information about this issue - rather than spiraling > off into general opinions about non-profits/etc., I'm ok with it. In fact, > since a few of the RBW items I've bought have benefited the organization, > and I was made aware of it through RBW, it's been interesting to gain this > info. > > - Jim / List Admin > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > Workshops of the iBob's > > Send In Your Photos! - Here's how:http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines > > "My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. > That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective > suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to > see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it." > -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
couldn't open the page on Paul's site but here is pic in black. http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/NAHBS_2011_1384.jpg I too don't care for the Thomson, even the setback model has limited setback ( 17mm) ~Mike On Mar 3, 11:09 am, "cyclotour...@gmail.com" wrote: > I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming > item? > > On Mar 3, 8:24 am, omnigrid wrote: > > > > > on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new > > seatpost with massive setback.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] FS: 58cm Rivendell Rambouillet
I'm selling my light-and-fast Rambouillet in the SF area. It's a complete bike with go-fast parts, plus an extra wheelset and tires, and the original brakes. I'm the original owner. Details: 58cm Rivendell Rambouillet, frenchy blue Ultegra headset 42cm Nitto Noodle bar Fizik nice-to-the-touch bar wrap 10cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe stem PAUL Racer-M brakes (the first centerbolt pair ever mounted to a bike. Historic!) Dura-Ace 9spd STI shifters Ultegra rear derailer Ultegra compact crank 172.5mm, 50x34 Ultegra cassette 12x27 Ultegra chain Ultegra 6700 hubs laced to Mavic Open Pro rims with DT Swiss spokes Ultegra skewers 105 front derailer Conti Gator 4-Season 28c tires Honjo smooth fenders Nitto Crystal Fellow seatpost Always willing, ever able. It also comes with the original Araya/105 wheelset with cassette, a pair of Panaracer Paselas, and the original Shimano medium reach brakes. No pedals, no saddle. Nearly the entire bike has been upgraded, and all the upgraded stuff has less than a year of use in it. As with all my bikes, everything is well maintained. There are a few paint scuffs on the seatstays from the RBW Silver Hupe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/249888452/), and on eyelets from using a rack here and there, but it's an 8.5 or 9 out of 10 overall. Here's a history of its life: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/sets/72157594194113867/ And the current incarnation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/5030599553/ Embiggened: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/5030599553/lightbox/ $2200 Cash only. Local pickup in San Francisco only. No shipping. -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
I don't see it on their site yet? Is it available or an upcoming item? On Mar 3, 8:24 am, omnigrid wrote: > on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new > seatpost with massive setback. -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article
on 3/3/11 8:56 AM, bicyclebill at b...@wbpnet.com wrote: > Am I alone in trying to understand the relevance of this thread to > this group? However noble in its purpose, is this the right forum? I've let this run because John @ Rivbike started it, and it directly relates to one of the primary Rivendell Bicycle Works supported charities. There have also been a number of sales and "matching" agreements on Rivendell products which benefitted Smile Train. Not least of which is the recent Grilver-colored Sam auction. My opinion was that it's better to let it run and provide information to this group, which is highly Riv-centric, rather than have the information appear through a back-channel which might make it look as though RBW was less proactive in terms of monitoring a charity they have actively promoted. Still feel that way, and as long as the discussion remains centered here - i.e. providing specific information about this issue - rather than spiraling off into general opinions about non-profits/etc., I'm ok with it. In fact, since a few of the RBW items I've bought have benefited the organization, and I was made aware of it through RBW, it's been interesting to gain this info. - Jim / List Admin -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article
Am I alone in trying to understand the relevance of this thread to this group? However noble in its purpose, is this the right forum? On Mar 2, 10:25 pm, Joan Oppel wrote: > Here's a link to a recent New York Times article that describes some of the > controversial parts of the merger and Mr. Wang's actions. It's worth reading > for the information. > http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/business/24smile.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 > Joan > > Mar 2, 2011 09:31:40 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: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 RBWRespectfully, I'm skeptical that the situation described in this > petition has much to do with reality. I won't say it's complete bunk, but it > bears some further investigation before all of us get worked up about it. I'm > on the board of the non-profit Worldchanging ( http://worldchanging.com ). I > can tell you absolutely that legally... > > > > • no way no how one member of a board and four of his employees can make a > decision that changes how the assets of a non-profit can be distributed. > (Only board members can do this, and it has to be at least a majority if not > unanimous.) > > • no way no how one member of a board can fire the Executive Director or any > other officer of the corporation. (Same reason as above.) > > > > If the events as described did take place, it'd be fraud and embezzlement. > > > > I suppose it'spossible, since Charles Wang co-founded SmileTrain and donated > $27.5 million to get it off the ground, that SmileTrain by-laws could have > given special privileges and powers to Wang. > > > > Here's a press release about the > merger: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smile-train-and-operation-smile-boards-agree-to-merge-116178239.html > > (Of course we don't know who wrote the press release) > > > > Here's an article on SmileTrain on Charity > Watch:http://www.charitywatch.org/articles/smiletrain.html > > > > Happy to be disproved > > > > Rob in Seattle > > > > -- > 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 options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
I disagree about thomson being "the best made, most reliable seatpost on the planet." They are great, but not the best for all applications. I'd always go with cold-forged than cnd'ed any day. And Thomsons dont work well with brooks or other leather saddles with short rails, unless you get the gross setback version. but on the cnd'd front, paul comp has a new seatpost with massive setback. On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I believe you get what you pay for with a seatpost... after all, so > much is riding on it. I believe Thomson is the best made, most > reliable seatpost on the planet. > > I'd like all my bikes to have Thomson posts, but for practical/ > financial reasons I also rely on other mfrs like Kalloy (which BTW I > like). > > Good luck. > BB > > > On Mar 2, 10:10 pm, Justin August wrote: > > Hey folks - > > I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO > > post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a > > "nice" Kalloy post but I'm never sure on budget parts without > > recommendations. Any parts that y'all like that are less spendy? > > > > -Justin > > -- > 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 options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: IRD Cafam cantilever brakes - F&R set
Thanks, I have had the same problem on some older bikes. A pre-Grant Bridgestone T700 comes to mind. ~Mike On Mar 2, 8:09 pm, eliu01 wrote: > It was a matter of the brake stud location not giving enough clearance > for the arms when adjusted properly. I think there was a discussion > about this on the old iBOB list a few months ago, but I can't find it > at the moment. > > On Mar 2, 11:30 am, stevep33 wrote: > > > > > FWIW, the Cafam brakes work very well. I would be surprised if the > > issue is specific to the brake, but I too am curious... > > > I would have snapped these up in a second if I had not just purchased > > a new set for my next project. > > > On Mar 2, 10:34 am, Michael_S wrote: > > > > I'm curious why they didn't work out? I am looking at using those for > > > my next bike build. > > > Are there certain factors I should consider before I buy a set? > > > > ~Mike > > > > On Mar 1, 8:56 pm, eliu01 wrote: > > > > > For sale - two sets of IRD Cafam cantilever brakes. I bought them > > > > "new" off of eBay, but they showed evidence of being mounted. The > > > > Yokozuna black pads were unused. I did the same - mounted the brake > > > > arms but couldn't get them to work out. Includes stock IRD link > > > > wires. $55 shipped via USPS Priority Mail to the 50 states. Thanks! > > > > > Eric Liu > > > > SF, CA- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?
Jim, That is very close to my layout for a bike I am planning. I was thinking of putting a set of clamp on DT shifters on the ST. One coud be routed to the hub, if needed, routed around a pullty on the upper rack boss. The second shifter could be for a BB dyno. The theory was about me getting another job here in town and wanting a beater comuter that was easy on the mild hills here in town. If the frame I end up using had shift bosses on the DT I was just going to work out longer cable runs. Rob On Mar 3, 12:18 am, CycloFiend wrote: > on 3/2/11 10:42 PM, Philip Williamson at philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Excellent! Thanks for the report, Bill. It really is nudging me > > towards the S3X. If the slack in the system isn't too bad, the other > > stumbling block for me is the cable-run. Did you ziptie the housing to > > the top tube? I'd love to see the photos when the Round Tuit arrives. > > If I get one, I'll keep your cones and cable-slippage advice in mind. > > Does the hub freewheel if you miss gears? > > > I'd like to engineer a little widget to mount the shifter at the > > seatstay boss instead of the bar-end. (I'm thinking sawn-off piece of > > drop bar mounted side-on) > > When I've "mind-built" my multi-gear, fixed QB, I've always envisioned the > old Trials rider hack of putting the shifter on the seat tube, running the > cable down to the bb and noodle-ing it aft. > > There used to be some widgets for multiplying cable stops so that you could > run hyraulic lines. Keep an eye out for old chainstay-sized stops. My Zeus > has that - you can it see pretty well in the second photo. > > http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc060r2-cc-jim0506.html > > Mine was part of the build kit I inherited, but I see them around. > > - J > > -- > Jim Edgar > cyclofi...@earthlink.net > > Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com > Current Classics - Cross Bikes > Singlespeed - Working Bikes > > "You must be the change you want to see in the world." > Mahatma Gandhi -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this
Call me cynical, but this paragraph in the NYT article had everything I wanted to know: "Mr. Mullaney’s compensation — totaling $678,058 in 2009 — at Smile Train" Maybe there's more to it. Maybe Mullaney's been working for $1 the last 5 or 6 or 10 years. But every time I scratch the surface on big, name-brand charities there is a group at the top doing quite well for themselves. Stunned, but not surprised. -Allan On Mar 2, 9:02 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > Yah, the NYTimes article was enlightening. Thanks Joan, for that link. > > What a mess! I stand corrected. > > Rob in Seattle > > On Mar 2, 2011, at 7:57 PM, Jim M. wrote: > > > On Mar 2, 6:31 pm, Rob Harrison wrote: > > >> • no way no how one member of a board and four of his employees can make > >> a decision that changes how the assets of a non-profit can be distributed. > >> (Only board members can do this, and it has to be at least a majority if > >> not unanimous.) > > > If you read the NY Times article, you'll see that his 4 employees were > > members of the Smile Train board. With 5 votes, I'm assuming he had a > > majority to do what he wanted. I work a lot in the non-profit world > > and it is not unusual for subtantial donors to stack the board in > > their favor. > > >> • no way no how one member of a board can fire the Executive Director or > >> any other officer of the corporation. (Same reason as above.) > > > Again, with a majority of board votes, Wang probably got the firings > > approved. Saying he personally fired them is probably just over > > dramatizing the situation, though it wouldn't surprise me if he > > delivered the news personally. If you consider Wang's financial > > troubles, and his corrupt history as CEO of Computer Associates, I'd > > say it's disturbing that he would come out of this merger with 2/3 of > > Smile Train's assets under his control in a new "non-profit". > > > jim m > > wc ca -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this
On Mar 3, 12:02 am, Rob Harrison wrote: > What a mess! I stand corrected. it is a mess. this may result in a legal battle regarding whether or not Charles Wang is an "interested director" for the purpose of the merger. in a nutshell, there are laws that govern the whether an interested director (e.g., those that have a personal/substantial financial interest in a transaction) can vote. even if Wang didn't vote, "his" 4 board members still still had the majority vote because 1 board member abstained. which begs the question - what vote is needed under the bylaws to approve a transaction of this magnitude? it seems like the bylaws would require a supermajority of sorts, or the approval of both founders, or something . .. anyway, Mullaney should have been more careful. but when somebody is "donating" a $500,000k plus salary, maybe you learn to bite your lip. you "bury a hatchet" buy buying somebody a beer, not by approving board members that can potentially merge out your charity. -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
Salsa shaft...but they are only offered in black now. On Mar 3, 11:14 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 11:12 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Michael_S wrote: > > >> I always look for the double bolt posts. The single bolt ones don't > >> seem sturdy enough for me. > > > The standard Rivendell Nitto is plenty strong, unless you are north of 250, > > perhaps. And the cheap Kalloys (19.99 at lbs) are plenty strong for most > > people (I am 170 and have had absolutely no problems). Even a cheap Kalloy > > has to be better than the best old style "seat pin plus separate clamp" > > type. > > In my case I like the easier adjustment of the double bolt posts. > > It's nice if you want to adjust seat angle w/o changing front-to-back at all. > > just loosen one bolt and tighten down the other and the seat's angle > is all done. > -sv -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
I agree with this; I much prefer two-bolt for adjustment (tho' all of my current posts are, oddly enough, single bolt: Old, aluminum Dura Ace (very nice! Much setback, 200 grams, pretty); Nitto from Riv, the moderately priced one; and neat old Simplex that is actually 2-bolt but the bolts clamp one rail-cradle each as well as adjust the tilt. Still, of the three (DA on two Rivs) the Nitto is easiest to adjust: loosen; jar cradle upward to loosen (it clamps over a beveled projection, a much better solution than the rather annoying DA serrations, even if these are fine ones), shift as needed, re-tighten. On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > In my case I like the easier adjustment of the double bolt posts. > > It's nice if you want to adjust seat angle w/o changing front-to-back at > all. > > just loosen one bolt and tighten down the other and the seat's angle > is all done. > -sv > > -- > 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 options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 11:12 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Michael_S wrote: >> >> I always look for the double bolt posts. The single bolt ones don't >> seem sturdy enough for me. >> > The standard Rivendell Nitto is plenty strong, unless you are north of 250, > perhaps. And the cheap Kalloys (19.99 at lbs) are plenty strong for most > people (I am 170 and have had absolutely no problems). Even a cheap Kalloy > has to be better than the best old style "seat pin plus separate clamp" > type. In my case I like the easier adjustment of the double bolt posts. It's nice if you want to adjust seat angle w/o changing front-to-back at all. just loosen one bolt and tighten down the other and the seat's angle is all done. -sv -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Michael_S wrote: > I always look for the double bolt posts. The single bolt ones don't > seem sturdy enough for me. > > The standard Rivendell Nitto is plenty strong, unless you are north of 250, perhaps. And the cheap Kalloys (19.99 at lbs) are plenty strong for most people (I am 170 and have had absolutely no problems). Even a cheap Kalloy has to be better than the best old style "seat pin plus separate clamp" type. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
I always look for the double bolt posts. The single bolt ones don't seem sturdy enough for me. Origin8 makes a nice silver double bolt seatpost for a good price. It has 25mm of setback.Called Classic Sport. Also for a little more the new Ritchey Classic is very nice too. ~Mike On Mar 3, 6:39 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I believe you get what you pay for with a seatpost... after all, so > much is riding on it. I believe Thomson is the best made, most > reliable seatpost on the planet. > > I'd like all my bikes to have Thomson posts, but for practical/ > financial reasons I also rely on other mfrs like Kalloy (which BTW I > like). > > Good luck. > BB > > On Mar 2, 10:10 pm, Justin August wrote: > > > > > Hey folks - > > I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO > > post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a > > "nice" Kalloy post but I'm never sure on budget parts without > > recommendations. Any parts that y'all like that are less spendy? > > > -Justin- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
No one has ever made a better seatpost than the Salsa Shaft. Saddly, they no longer make it in silver. I stocked up the year they stopped making silver and I'm glad I did. If you can find one, they are the cat's pajamas in my opinion. Hugh Flynn Newburyport, Ma -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
I believe you get what you pay for with a seatpost... after all, so much is riding on it. I believe Thomson is the best made, most reliable seatpost on the planet. I'd like all my bikes to have Thomson posts, but for practical/ financial reasons I also rely on other mfrs like Kalloy (which BTW I like). Good luck. BB On Mar 2, 10:10 pm, Justin August wrote: > Hey folks - > I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO > post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a > "nice" Kalloy post but I'm never sure on budget parts without > recommendations. Any parts that y'all like that are less spendy? > > -Justin -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: If you have a minute, please read this - NYTimes article
Thanks, Joan. Coincidentally, I was just pulling that up to read it again. I recently saw an interesting documentary entitled The Art of The Steal, which presented an enlightening perspective on how people take over boards, manipulate them, and change the direction of foundations for their own benefit. http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/the-art-of-the-steal All the best, John On Mar 2, 7:25 pm, Joan Oppel wrote: > Here's a link to a recent New York Times article that describes some of the > controversial parts of the merger and Mr. Wang's actions. It's worth reading > for the information. > http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/business/24smile.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 > Joan > > Mar 2, 2011 09:31:40 PM, rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: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 RBWRespectfully, I'm skeptical that the situation described in this > petition has much to do with reality. I won't say it's complete bunk, but it > bears some further investigation before all of us get worked up about it. I'm > on the board of the non-profit Worldchanging ( http://worldchanging.com ). I > can tell you absolutely that legally... > > > > • no way no how one member of a board and four of his employees can make a > decision that changes how the assets of a non-profit can be distributed. > (Only board members can do this, and it has to be at least a majority if not > unanimous.) > > • no way no how one member of a board can fire the Executive Director or any > other officer of the corporation. (Same reason as above.) > > > > If the events as described did take place, it'd be fraud and embezzlement. > > > > I suppose it'spossible, since Charles Wang co-founded SmileTrain and donated > $27.5 million to get it off the ground, that SmileTrain by-laws could have > given special privileges and powers to Wang. > > > > Here's a press release about the > merger: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smile-train-and-operation-smile-boards-agree-to-merge-116178239.html > > (Of course we don't know who wrote the press release) > > > > Here's an article on SmileTrain on Charity > Watch:http://www.charitywatch.org/articles/smiletrain.html > > > > Happy to be disproved > > > > Rob in Seattle > > > > -- > 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 options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
Justin: the $19.99 Kalloys I've used work fine and come in all sizes via my lbs. On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 8:10 PM, Justin August wrote: > Hey folks - > I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO > post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a > "nice" Kalloy post but I'm never sure on budget parts without > recommendations. Any parts that y'all like that are less spendy? > > -Justin > > -- > 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 options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?
The Kalloy post VO is selling appears to be the same post that came stock on my Sam Hillborne. Works fine. Would not hesitate to use that post. But the other suggestions are good. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mar 2, 9:10 pm, Justin August wrote: > Hey folks - > I'm looking for an affordable seatpost with less setback than the VO > post. I don't really feel like springing for the Nitto post. VO has a > "nice" Kalloy post but I'm never sure on budget parts without > recommendations. Any parts that y'all like that are less spendy? > > -Justin -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?
on 3/3/11 12:18 AM, CycloFiend at cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: > When I've "mind-built" my multi-gear, fixed QB, I've always envisioned the > old Trials rider hack of putting the shifter on the seat tube, running the > cable down to the bb and noodle-ing it aft. Just to be clear - shifter mounted on the aft side of the seat tube. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "Maybe a bike, once discarded, pines away year after year for the first hand that steered it, and as it grows old it dreams, in its bike way, of the young roads." -- Robert McCammon, "Boy's Life" -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?
on 3/2/11 10:42 PM, Philip Williamson at philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: > Excellent! Thanks for the report, Bill. It really is nudging me > towards the S3X. If the slack in the system isn't too bad, the other > stumbling block for me is the cable-run. Did you ziptie the housing to > the top tube? I'd love to see the photos when the Round Tuit arrives. > If I get one, I'll keep your cones and cable-slippage advice in mind. > Does the hub freewheel if you miss gears? > > I'd like to engineer a little widget to mount the shifter at the > seatstay boss instead of the bar-end. (I'm thinking sawn-off piece of > drop bar mounted side-on) When I've "mind-built" my multi-gear, fixed QB, I've always envisioned the old Trials rider hack of putting the shifter on the seat tube, running the cable down to the bb and noodle-ing it aft. There used to be some widgets for multiplying cable stops so that you could run hyraulic lines. Keep an eye out for old chainstay-sized stops. My Zeus has that - you can it see pretty well in the second photo. http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2006/cc060r2-cc-jim0506.html Mine was part of the build kit I inherited, but I see them around. - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes "You must be the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi -- 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 options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Sturmey s3x or s2 on a Quickbeam?
Hi Phillip, I did indeed ziptie the cable housing to the top tube - not very elegant, but works just fine. Maybe I'll find my Round Tuit this weekend and post a few pics - I really like this bike! Patrick also asked about gearing choices. I have a Sugino 172.5mm double crankset, with a single 46T ring and a VO chainring guard. The rear cog is a 16T fixed gear. It could be fun to experiment with a 2nd ring, but this bike is a an all weather commuter / grocery hauler and won't be used for mountain riding (got the Hunqa and the Hilsen for that). My initial plan was to run my White Industries 16/18 freewheel on this wheel, but I didn't have my 4-prong freewheel puller handy when I was building it up so I installed the fixed. I think I may keep it this way for a while I like how the high gear (gear 3) is the one-to-one ratio. I spend most of my ride in that gear, and it appears to be the one with the least mechanical friction - not that it's horrible in gears 1 and 2, because it isn't. I'd still rather pedal than push. It's also kind of cool and different to be able to shift at a dead stop. If the cable tension gets too slack it may indeed "freewheel" a bit and then re-engage. This caught me once during my first week with this rig when starting out from an intersection in 2nd gear, and it was awkward I must admit. Internal gear hubs have always been dependent on proper cable tension, and just like derailer cables, once the housing compresses and the cable stretches a bit they pretty much settle in. I'll keep an eye on it, but I'm not really worried about it. I grew up in a family Schwinn bike shop, and built and serviced I don't know how may Schwinn Speedsters and Raleigh Sports 3 speeds back in the 70's and early 80's. This is the first 3 speed I've owned, though! Cheers, -br On Mar 2, 10:42 pm, Philip Williamson wrote: > Excellent! Thanks for the report, Bill. It really is nudging me > towards the S3X. If the slack in the system isn't too bad, the other > stumbling block for me is the cable-run. Did you ziptie the housing to > the top tube? I'd love to see the photos when the Round Tuit arrives. > If I get one, I'll keep your cones and cable-slippage advice in mind. > Does the hub freewheel if you miss gears? > > I'd like to engineer a little widget to mount the shifter at the > seatstay boss instead of the bar-end. (I'm thinking sawn-off piece of > drop bar mounted side-on) > > What size ring and cog are you using? Something that attracts me to > the S3X is just poking numbers into Sheldon's gear chart... with two > rings, 40 and 44 look really good to me with a 15t cog. 46" - 56" - > 73" and 50" - 60" - 80" Then there's the possibility(?) of threading a > dingle cog on there for even more fun (44/52 x 17/21?)... > My inner nerd is my outer nerd. > > Philip > > On Mar 2, 12:28 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: > > > > > Hi Phillip, > > > I just completed my QB conversion to an S3X hub, with a barcon shifter > > in my Nitto Noodles. I built it on a Velocity Dyad rim, just like the > > front wheel, which has a Shimano 3N80 dyno hub. > > > First impressions are good! It's quiet, and does not give too much > > friction in the lower two gears. No clicky-clicky sound either, as > > you'd hear with a normal SA 3sp hub. I live in a new place now in the > > mountains, so I commute down the mountain with my bike on the roof > > rack and ride the remaining 1/3 of the commute on it. Even the > > approach to where I park my car has a few steep crunchers that would > > make me walk otherwise - and where I live in the Santa Cruz mountains > > all the road and trails require a granny gear for sure Converting > > to a 3sp was the best way to get my trusty QB back on the road. > > > I ran that cable along the top tube and used a brake cable stop (and > > barrel adjuster) bolted to the rack mount on the RH seat stay. I > > don't know about the "3 degrees" issue - to me it the slight play > > feels more like chain tension - no worse than when I had I had a > > single fixed gear on the back. > > > One caution would be to make sure the cable stays adequately tensioned > > through the first few weeks, lest the hub slip at an inopportune > > moment - especially if you thread on a fixed cog (as I have) instead > > of a freewheel. Also, you'll want to double check the cone adjustment > > since mine loosened up a bit already (I didn't tighten the locknuts > > against the cones before installing the wheel, but should've). > > > I'll try to post some photos once I get a Round Tuit > > > Good luck, > > > -br > > > On Feb 23, 12:15 am, Philip Williamson > > wrote: > > > > I'm itching to build a new wheelset around some cheap rims and spokes > > > I got from Iro. I'm thinking an Alfine dyno front, and either a fixed > > > 3-speed s3x, or a brakeless two-speed kickback hub (the S2). > > > > Does anyone have experience with either of these hubs? > > > > I have a Sachs automatic 2-speed I ran for a while, but a
