Re: [RBW] Re: New Simple One frame
http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/345 This was the last I recall on the brakes. Back to canti/v's. Mobile Brian Hanson On Apr 19, 2011, at 9:55 PM, Earl Grey wrote: > My guess is that the photo is of the most recent prototype, and that > the production ones will still have canti braze-ons. If the frame in > the photo is your size, perhaps you should call Riv and offer to buy > it? :) > > Gernot > > > On Apr 20, 10:34 am, charlie wrote: >> It appears the website shows a new green Simple One without Canti >> bosses making it suitable for center/side pull brakes. I prefer this >> but am curious, I thought there was a change to canti'sanyone know >> which brake style for sure? I'm real tempted to order one as I have >> many parts on an old frame that needs replacing with something safer. > > -- > 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: New Simple One frame
My guess is that the photo is of the most recent prototype, and that the production ones will still have canti braze-ons. If the frame in the photo is your size, perhaps you should call Riv and offer to buy it? :) Gernot On Apr 20, 10:34 am, charlie wrote: > It appears the website shows a new green Simple One without Canti > bosses making it suitable for center/side pull brakes. I prefer this > but am curious, I thought there was a change to canti'sanyone know > which brake style for sure? I'm real tempted to order one as I have > many parts on an old frame that needs replacing with something safer. -- 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] New Simple One frame
It appears the website shows a new green Simple One without Canti bosses making it suitable for center/side pull brakes. I prefer this but am curious, I thought there was a change to canti'sanyone know which brake style for sure? I'm real tempted to order one as I have many parts on an old frame that needs replacing with something safer. -- 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] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
on 4/19/11 7:15 AM, Larry Powers at lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am posting this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW jerseys? My blue and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the market for a new one. I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that would be my first choice if available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. Although there are some RBW staff members who read from time to time, if there are product ideas, requests or preferences, it's still a better idea to either cc them on a post like this, or email RBW directly. I'd probably send it to John, who can route it appropriately. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "She edged in to get a better look at the bike, how it was made, the intricacy of its brakes and shifters pulling her straight in. Beauty." -- William Gibson, "Virtual Light" -- 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: 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
Original color is good, if that's what you want. But I was blown away by Will's unpainted, clear-coated Bomba: http://www.flickr.com/photos/willhrtn/5365030652/in/photostream/ Did anyone pick this one up? -- 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: Some NOS, Some not, Suntour and Shimano parts, and other Rivish yard sale stuff.
Hello Rivsters, I am cleaning out some cool parts I have had almost forever in modern terms. If you are interested in something let me know how much you think is fair. We'll sort out shipping together OK. If the price seems crazy, or if you want something let me know. I have a bunch of the same stuff that is used too, so just ask if you see something interesting. If you have any questions please ask. chiversj at gmail.com https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/webUpload?uname=chiversj&aid=5597384706575760865 172.5 Specialized Triple Cold Forged Crank (no rings) These are the ST-1 and the are in good shape. 172.5 Ritchey Triple Cold Forged Cranks (no photo) 170 Ritchey Triple Cold Forged Cranks (no Photo) 175 Sugino Triple Mighty Crank (no Photo) 175 Suntour Triple XCP cold forged crank (no Photo) 170 NOS Suntour Superbe Pro Crank 52/42 almost prefect, but one tiny ding in the arm, super hard rings made in Japan. $85.00 NOS Camp Record Pedal dust covers $30.00 Brooks Pro Pre softened- Nicely taken care of $ 50.00 Brooks B-17 George Flegg (large rivit) $35.00 (no photo) Seldom used Black Carradice (Nelson) $ 50.00 NOS Steve Jackson Leather Saddle bag NOS Dura Ace non aero brake levers. $35.00 NOS Suntour XC Comp Pedals $50.00 NOS BOB water bottle with new fancy Binda straps BOB or Bstone coin purse A box of incomplete MAFAC canti brake parts- $15.00 NOS Mavic Front Der NOS Mavic BB (for triple OEM on the Bridgestone MB-0) NOS but shop worn Superbe Pro Brake Levers, hoods are not perfect 25.00 NOS (but shop worn Superbe Pro Brake set, cold forged calipers and original levers, hoods are not perfect) $75.00 Never installed , Superbe Pro Headset- 1 inch english $20.00 NOS Salsa Moto stem- 28.00 Dura Ace Brake levers (non aero) not installed, but not perfect $30.00 NOS Campy Bar end shifters friction only $ 25.00 rare blue rubber lever covers NOS Shimano Bar end shifters 7 speed 35.00 2 NOS XT Front der $ 38.00 each NOS Suntour XC Pro 8 speed thumb shifters $90.00 NOS Suntour XC Pro Rear Der short cage $ 70.00 NOS Original Suntour XC Pro friction Thumb shifters 2 new, Superbe Pro Front der- one is missing the band, $55.00 for the pair of them 3 Suntour XC Pro Front Der, low normal, one used, two new ST-1 Crank Photo -- 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: 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
Building on some other comments here, I'd look at the unpainted fork as an opportunity, and suggest having some braze-ons added to accept the struts for a small front rack like the Nitto/Riv Mark's Rack or a two-strut model. Not having them is my biggest complaint about my Rambouillet. If you look at the photo gallery of Rambouillets on the Cyclofiend site, you'll notice that about half of the bikes DO have front racks, and that owners have had resort to using those ugly clamps to make them work. On Apr 18, 6:02 pm, Manny wrote: > Hello All, > > My name is Manny, lurked here awhile, joined this Google group, now > officially an RBW owner. Sorry, long-ish post cause I'm X-cited! > > The good news. Thanks to an earlier post by a member searching for a > Rambouillet (in a much larger size than mine) and the reply/suggestion > from another member, I found a NOS blue w/cream highlights - > Rambouillet 54 cm frame set. Came in the brown truck last Friday, > 16AP2011. WOW, it's Rivendelicious! > > The bad news? The fork is unpainted, long story. So, need to see if I > can have it painted to match, long shot, maybe. The guys at Riv. > suggest I have a local automotive painter tackle the challenge. I do > know a Father & Son that have a custom Hotrod paint shop, they're very > good; will have to see what they think our chances of a paint match > are. OR, what do you all think, chrome the fork? Paint over chrome and > leave the crown and tips in chrome? Is this a dilema or an > opportunity? My personal choice would be to have it as close to > original as possible. > > Co-incidentally, I also have a fast-ish - though I'm not -Ti road > bike, like another recent new member's post. I'm not planning to > retire mine, athough I'm retired. That gives me lots of time to ride > though mine are not as interesting as some of the rides you share with > us all. > > Promise to post photos once all this gets sorted out and I build up > the bike. > > Cheers, > Manny in Mesa -- 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: Nitto 626 Crystal Fellow
Seatpost is sold. On Apr 19, 9:49 am, GSE wrote: > I have a Nitto Dynamic 626 Crystal Fellow Seatpost for sale. 27.2 x > 300 mm. It has been previously installed on a box and is very good > used condition. $50.00 including shipping in the lower 48. -- 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: 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
Hello all, Seth wins the prize! Yes Mtn. Sports in Bristol, VA had this bike and others as well. If you call them, ask for Steve, he's to be the bike guy there. Cost of painting the fork is not a factor unless it costs as much as painting a whole bike, I don't think that'll be the case. I'm sure my friend with the hotrod shop can do it at a reasonable price. I did email JB for advice and he told me to be "rigidly flexible" in my expectations of a good match. He says even the best painter using different paint and equipment can not perfectly match the existing frame paint. He suggested and I agree that chrome does not fit this bike. Also he said to consider painting it the headtube cream color as this would be an easier match, kinda like that idea. Also, whoever does the job has to have the frame, I'm reluctant to ship it all over the place. I'll start local and if that doesn't fly, JB is a half days drive from me! This is a Toyo built and painted frame; the guys at Riv. simply said, "painted at the factory with Japanese paint". Thanks for the warm welcome and all your suggestions. My plan is to build this as a comfy-fasty-roady not racy bike. I do have a Nitto rear rack that may find it's way onto the bike. We don't get much rain here so fenders are out. Also have Noodle bars, and Brooks: Swallow, or an Swift or B17 Std to try, one of them will win the job as they already have some mileage on 'em. The rest of the build ideas are bouncing around my skull. Manny in Mesa, AZ -- 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: Nitto 626 Crystal Fellow
Ill take it - do you have pics? how bad is it scratched? On Apr 19, 8:49 am, GSE wrote: > I have a Nitto Dynamic 626 Crystal Fellow Seatpost for sale. 27.2 x > 300 mm. It has been previously installed on a box and is very good > used condition. $50.00 including shipping in the lower 48. -- 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: How many bicycle Haikus have you sent in?
None for me; Tried to like the haiku style; Much prefer sonnets. (I this meter A real haiku type meter? Or just a miss?) I much prefer the sonnet's lovely form; Elegant, and spare, without unlovely haste. The trouble is, you have to make it rhyme And that's not easy without a lot of waste ...Ed toil and endless spending of your time. So I will from this foolish effort quit; Sit back and see what y'all do make of it. Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- 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: How many bicycle Haikus have you sent in?
Was unaware of National Poetry Month. Thanks for the heads up. -- 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: How many bicycle Haikus have you sent in?
A bakers dozen. Tried to hit all the models, with a couple spares. On Apr 19, 8:11 pm, William wrote: > I like to Haiku > and Rivendell contests, too. > I've sent seventeen -- 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] How many bicycle Haikus have you sent in?
I like to Haiku and Rivendell contests, too. I've sent seventeen -- 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] Hell's Gate 100 pictures
Amazing... Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 18, 2011, at 9:30 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Roadeo ride through Death Valley last month - pictures here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157626529502314/ > > Death Valley is an amazing place. First time there, on a bike or > otherwise. > > -- > 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: Hell's Gate 100 pictures
Congratulations on your ride Max. Your photos are great, they almost makes me jealous. How was the heat? How did you enjoy the ride? On Apr 19, 12:30 am, reynoldslugs wrote: > Roadeo ride through Death Valley last month - pictures here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157626529502314/ > > Death Valley is an amazing place. First time there, on a bike or > otherwise. -- 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] Now: Lezyne pump praise Was: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
I have the Alloy model, and it's a pleasure to use. Truly a marvel. Filled up my 29er tires no problem, possibly as fast as my Blackburn frame pump. Has a cool reversible hose for presta/schraeder. Got it on sale @ REI, but would get a new one a full retail any day. http://www.lezyne.com/alloy-drive On Apr 19, 12:45 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > +1 Lezyne mini-pumps > > All of the Lezyne mini-pumps I've used have a hose, which makes all > the difference in the world, IMHO. > > I don't think I got more than 2 or 3 uses out of the 3 or 4 different > mini-pumps I tried before they started to leak badly or simply fell > apart. Then I started using Lezyne's Pressure Drive M. Since then, > I've used nothing but Lezyne portable pumps for everything, including > inflating from empty. I've had only one problem (see below) > > I have the Micro-Floor pump (from Wiggle, I think), the Pressure Drive > M, available from VO last I looked, and the Pressure Drive S, which I > believe I got from AEBike (M=medium, S=small). The Micro-Floor and the > Pressure Drive M come with or without a built-in guage in the hose. > The M is a tight fit in the Keven's/SaddleSack XS/Brand V Saddlebags. > That's why I got a Pressure Drive S too. But the M fits fine in a Bar > Tube / Candy Bar / Hobo or Li' Loafer/TrunkSack Small. > > The only problem I've ever had with any of them is that a few times > with the Micro-Floor pump I accidentally removed the Presta valve core > when trying to remove the pump from the tire. Being careful, I could > completely avoid this. But I never give it a thought on the two > Pressure Drive pumps. And, on the tubes I use now, I have since red- > loctite'd the valve cores in place (don't care about their > removability anyway) and have never had a problem after that. Though > it was never a problem with the Pressure Drive pumps, it may still be > that the problem was really with the user and/or the tube as much as > the Micro-Floor pump. > > The M is easy in use and convenient to start using. The Micro-Floor > pump is *very* easy in use but, interestingly, kind of a pain to get > started (if it is stowed, you have to unscrew the head from its base, > and that is pretty tedious). The S is a little uncomfortable to use > compared to the others. But basically, if I'm just adding a little > air, the S or M are perfectly fine. If I'm going to pump a tire up > from flat (700x35-38) then I'll grab the Micro-Floor pump or the > Pressure Drive M if either's at hand but I'm okay with the Pressure > Drive S if they're not. > > I've wondered about the Lezyne line's other offerings (Road drive, > Alloy drive) but am happy enough with my Pressure Drives that I > haven't bothered to look at the others. Except I like the cosmetics of > the Road drive... and I think there's an alloy bottle-cage bracket for > it. Which would certainly be more attractive than the black plastic > ones. > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > On Apr 19, 12:59 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > > > > > > > Better than cartridges is the appropriate Lezyne minipump with hose > > (they come in, I think, 3 models from 6" to 8" long, all with hoses > > and designed for hp, low volume, middle and lp, high volume. I use one > > model happily for my 571X23 mm Contis (it fits in a Jandd mini wedge) > > and the fat one for my huge 722X60 mm Big Apples (about 8" long so > > fits easily in my bar bag). I do use nice PB frame pumps (better than > > Zefals, IMO) on my Riv commuter and Motobecane errand bikes. > > > Apart from that, two tubes plus mini patch kit for each bike even > > though I don't ride more than 20 miles from home: goatheads, y'know. > > > On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 6:15 AM, islaysteve wrote: > > > > Wow, Thanks for all of the kind responses and good info. I guess I'll > > > have to rethink my ideas about weight and tools! Seriously, I will > > > carry enough to change or patch the tube and do many other repairs > > > (adjustments). Right now my rides are so ridiculously close to home > > > that it won't matter much. Right now I have rather bulky CO2 inflator > > > that uses the smaller cartridges, and I carry two cartridges. Should > > > I look to get one that uses the larger carts; and if so, do you have > > > any recommendations on which one? Or put another way, would I need > > > two of the smaller carts to adequately fill a Nifty Swifty? (33 mm). > > > > I appreciate the history behind naming the bike. That's the kind of > > > info that I was hoping to get here. I haven't been a Reader reader > > > for long, so I'd have to do quite a bit of combing through them find > > > out this kind of stuff. Not to mention buying the CD. But these > > > comments make me look a bit more kindly on the graphics. > > > > -- > > > 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,
[RBW] Project bike will take Roly Poly tires.
I'm well on my way to converting a 1984 Trek 770 into a retro-modern all road bike. Two shortcomings of my current road bike (a Davidson Signature) were that it doesn't take a tire wider than 700x25, and that it fits like a racing bike. I had it custom built in my youth, and so now to get the bars up I had to use a Technomic Deluxe which is excellent but I think it looks a little less than ideal to have a ton of seatpost and a ton of stem showing. It makes the frame look too small. Anyway, this Trek is a couple cm taller than my Davidson, so I hope to get a similar fit with a regular proportioned stem. I finished stripping the bike down, and I'll start selling off a lot of the Campy Super Record parts through the normal channels. I got my compact double crankset, and I've secured a few freewheels for various gearing options. The recent highlight is that I've confirmed that a 700x27 Roly Poly will fit (no fender). I'm thrilled about that, and it was something that I wasn't sure would work out. If the bike turns out as well as I hope, I might get it powdercoated. I bought some Resurrectio stickers from Riv on that chance. Riv content: Higher bars, fearlessly riding a 30 year old lugged steel MUSA frameset, Roly Poly tires bought from Riv, not being retro for retros sake. Pics on my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157626511175478/ -- 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: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
I carry two spares, patch kit, tire pump (Topeak Road Morph), tire levers, Trek multitool (includes chain tool), spare master link, my S&S wrench (Bleriot has couplers), and a bottle of chain lube. I've had like, um, 4(?) flats with Bleriot, which is coming up on 10,000 miles. Of course, my idea of a nice ride out in the country may vary from yours. Most of my riding is NOT urban riding. Biggest worry is glass on the road shoulders. -- 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: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
+1 Lezyne mini-pumps All of the Lezyne mini-pumps I've used have a hose, which makes all the difference in the world, IMHO. I don't think I got more than 2 or 3 uses out of the 3 or 4 different mini-pumps I tried before they started to leak badly or simply fell apart. Then I started using Lezyne's Pressure Drive M. Since then, I've used nothing but Lezyne portable pumps for everything, including inflating from empty. I've had only one problem (see below) I have the Micro-Floor pump (from Wiggle, I think), the Pressure Drive M, available from VO last I looked, and the Pressure Drive S, which I believe I got from AEBike (M=medium, S=small). The Micro-Floor and the Pressure Drive M come with or without a built-in guage in the hose. The M is a tight fit in the Keven's/SaddleSack XS/Brand V Saddlebags. That's why I got a Pressure Drive S too. But the M fits fine in a Bar Tube / Candy Bar / Hobo or Li' Loafer/TrunkSack Small. The only problem I've ever had with any of them is that a few times with the Micro-Floor pump I accidentally removed the Presta valve core when trying to remove the pump from the tire. Being careful, I could completely avoid this. But I never give it a thought on the two Pressure Drive pumps. And, on the tubes I use now, I have since red- loctite'd the valve cores in place (don't care about their removability anyway) and have never had a problem after that. Though it was never a problem with the Pressure Drive pumps, it may still be that the problem was really with the user and/or the tube as much as the Micro-Floor pump. The M is easy in use and convenient to start using. The Micro-Floor pump is *very* easy in use but, interestingly, kind of a pain to get started (if it is stowed, you have to unscrew the head from its base, and that is pretty tedious). The S is a little uncomfortable to use compared to the others. But basically, if I'm just adding a little air, the S or M are perfectly fine. If I'm going to pump a tire up from flat (700x35-38) then I'll grab the Micro-Floor pump or the Pressure Drive M if either's at hand but I'm okay with the Pressure Drive S if they're not. I've wondered about the Lezyne line's other offerings (Road drive, Alloy drive) but am happy enough with my Pressure Drives that I haven't bothered to look at the others. Except I like the cosmetics of the Road drive... and I think there's an alloy bottle-cage bracket for it. Which would certainly be more attractive than the black plastic ones. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Apr 19, 12:59 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Better than cartridges is the appropriate Lezyne minipump with hose > (they come in, I think, 3 models from 6" to 8" long, all with hoses > and designed for hp, low volume, middle and lp, high volume. I use one > model happily for my 571X23 mm Contis (it fits in a Jandd mini wedge) > and the fat one for my huge 722X60 mm Big Apples (about 8" long so > fits easily in my bar bag). I do use nice PB frame pumps (better than > Zefals, IMO) on my Riv commuter and Motobecane errand bikes. > > Apart from that, two tubes plus mini patch kit for each bike even > though I don't ride more than 20 miles from home: goatheads, y'know. > > > > On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 6:15 AM, islaysteve wrote: > > > Wow, Thanks for all of the kind responses and good info. I guess I'll > > have to rethink my ideas about weight and tools! Seriously, I will > > carry enough to change or patch the tube and do many other repairs > > (adjustments). Right now my rides are so ridiculously close to home > > that it won't matter much. Right now I have rather bulky CO2 inflator > > that uses the smaller cartridges, and I carry two cartridges. Should > > I look to get one that uses the larger carts; and if so, do you have > > any recommendations on which one? Or put another way, would I need > > two of the smaller carts to adequately fill a Nifty Swifty? (33 mm). > > > I appreciate the history behind naming the bike. That's the kind of > > info that I was hoping to get here. I haven't been a Reader reader > > for long, so I'd have to do quite a bit of combing through them find > > out this kind of stuff. Not to mention buying the CD. But these > > comments make me look a bit more kindly on the graphics. > > > -- > > 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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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,
Re: [RBW] Re: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
Better than cartridges is the appropriate Lezyne minipump with hose (they come in, I think, 3 models from 6" to 8" long, all with hoses and designed for hp, low volume, middle and lp, high volume. I use one model happily for my 571X23 mm Contis (it fits in a Jandd mini wedge) and the fat one for my huge 722X60 mm Big Apples (about 8" long so fits easily in my bar bag). I do use nice PB frame pumps (better than Zefals, IMO) on my Riv commuter and Motobecane errand bikes. Apart from that, two tubes plus mini patch kit for each bike even though I don't ride more than 20 miles from home: goatheads, y'know. On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 6:15 AM, islaysteve wrote: > > > Wow, Thanks for all of the kind responses and good info. I guess I'll > have to rethink my ideas about weight and tools! Seriously, I will > carry enough to change or patch the tube and do many other repairs > (adjustments). Right now my rides are so ridiculously close to home > that it won't matter much. Right now I have rather bulky CO2 inflator > that uses the smaller cartridges, and I carry two cartridges. Should > I look to get one that uses the larger carts; and if so, do you have > any recommendations on which one? Or put another way, would I need > two of the smaller carts to adequately fill a Nifty Swifty? (33 mm). > > I appreciate the history behind naming the bike. That's the kind of > info that I was hoping to get here. I haven't been a Reader reader > for long, so I'd have to do quite a bit of combing through them find > out this kind of stuff. Not to mention buying the CD. But these > comments make me look a bit more kindly on the graphics. > > -- > 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 patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
I'd be interested, especially if they have front pockets, with back pockets, too, if necessary. Not particularly interested in shoulder closure but could live with it (but not with front closure, too). And not to divert business from Riv, but the all-time best LS jersey I've ever seen is the Wabi Woolen one. What a nice jersey! On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Minh wrote: > I would second this, we should create a demand list to see if we can > arrange some kind of group-buy. I'd buy one, heck i'd even buy two if > that's what it took to get another run going. > > On Apr 19, 10:17 am, Bruce wrote: >> The Woolistic world champ motif jersey that RBW used to sell (where mine >> came from) is avail from Vintagevelos.com and they have other classic >> designs as well. Not the Rive logo ones though >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >From: Larry Powers >> >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >> >Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:15 AM >> >Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy? >> >> > I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am >> > posting this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW >> > jerseys? My blue and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the >> > market for a new one. I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that >> > would be my first choice if available. If there are plans to do a run >> > this year then I will gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase >> > something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. >> >> >Thanks. >> >> >Larry Powers >> > >> >Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain >> >> >-- >> >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 >> >athttp://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. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.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] 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
Welcome, Manny. I'd try to have them match it. And agree with the post recommending to do any custom mods now before having it painted. The dyno wiring really isn't very attractive. This is a really great opportunity, actually. While they've got your colors mixed and ready to spray, perhaps choose front/rear racks and have 'em sprayed to match, and/or a lugged stem, and/or fenders. Look through some NAHBS photos for inspiration. So many options! Enjoy! Curtis On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Manny wrote: > I found a NOS blue w/cream highlights > have it painted to match, long shot, maybe. -- 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: 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
I've used The Color Factory in Waretown, NJ. and really like their work. Bruce Risley is the owner, and has been painting bikes for many years. He uses DuPont Imron paint. No web site; his phone # should be searchable online. It's a small operation (but don't be fooled)... he's a pro, and has plenty of references. Good luck. BB On Apr 19, 9:48 am, omnigrid wrote: > I'd take the opportunity and have a local framebuilder braze-on some wire > guides or internal routing (basically two water bottle bosses on the inside > fork leg) for a front dyno light setup. a few easy braze-ons plus matching > blue/cream paint should be no more than $150 and a few days, I'd guess. > > > > On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Manny wrote: > > > Hello All, > > > > My name is Manny, lurked here awhile, joined this Google group, now > > > officially an RBW owner. Sorry, long-ish post cause I'm X-cited! > > > > The good news. Thanks to an earlier post by a member searching for a > > > Rambouillet (in a much larger size than mine) and the reply/suggestion > > > from another member, I found a NOS blue w/cream highlights - > > > Rambouillet 54 cm frame set. Came in the brown truck last Friday, > > > 16AP2011. WOW, it's Rivendelicious! > > > > The bad news? The fork is unpainted, long story. So, need to see if I > > > can have it painted to match, long shot, maybe. The guys at Riv. > > > suggest I have a local automotive painter tackle the challenge. I do > > > know a Father & Son that have a custom Hotrod paint shop, they're very > > > good; will have to see what they think our chances of a paint match > > > are. OR, what do you all think, chrome the fork? Paint over chrome and > > > leave the crown and tips in chrome? Is this a dilema or an > > > opportunity? My personal choice would be to have it as close to > > > original as possible. > > > I'm going to use my psychic powers and say you bought this frame and > > fork from Mountain Sports Limited in Bristol, VA. > > > Am I right? > > > Getting the fork painted to match shouldn't cost THAT much, ask the > > riv folks, maybe they can hook you up with the color mix. > > > -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.- 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: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
I inflated my Fatty Rumpkin with a small topeak hand pump in jjust two or three minutes. I then rode another 15 miles on it with no problems whatsoever. I don't see a need for cartridge inflators. If you ride in remote areas there won't be a readily available source for cartridges Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2011, at 5:15 AM, islaysteve wrote: > > > Wow, Thanks for all of the kind responses and good info. I guess I'll > have to rethink my ideas about weight and tools! Seriously, I will > carry enough to change or patch the tube and do many other repairs > (adjustments). Right now my rides are so ridiculously close to home > that it won't matter much. Right now I have rather bulky CO2 inflator > that uses the smaller cartridges, and I carry two cartridges. Should > I look to get one that uses the larger carts; and if so, do you have > any recommendations on which one? Or put another way, would I need > two of the smaller carts to adequately fill a Nifty Swifty? (33 mm). > > I appreciate the history behind naming the bike. That's the kind of > info that I was hoping to get here. I haven't been a Reader reader > for long, so I'd have to do quite a bit of combing through them find > out this kind of stuff. Not to mention buying the CD. But these > comments make me look a bit more kindly on the graphics. > > -- > 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] Grand Bois 700c Wheelset for sale
Unique wheelset designed for either disc or rim brakes. Under 100 miles! Used it once for gravel road. Grand Bois Rims 700C rim (32 holes) $98 each (for more info - http://www.compasscycle.com/Hubs.html) Jack Brown tires 33.3mm (green version - more lighter and supple) $46 each Shimano centerlock XT Front Hub $44 Shimano centerlock XT Rear Hub 135mm with centerlock $57 Avid Clean Sweep Rotor $40 dollars each DT Swiss adapter $50 (installs or removes rotors in seconds if decide to use for either disc or rim brake configuration) Spokes and build: $100 Total spent: $620+tax Yours for $450 or best offer To view the pics go to: http://gallery.me.com/alexz#100174 -- 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: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
+1 for a RBW jersey. this one's cool too http://www.renehersebicycles.com/Rene%20Herse%20Jersey.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] FS: Nitto 626 Crystal Fellow
I have a Nitto Dynamic 626 Crystal Fellow Seatpost for sale. 27.2 x 300 mm. It has been previously installed on a box and is very good used condition. $50.00 including shipping in the lower 48. -- 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] 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
I'd take the opportunity and have a local framebuilder braze-on some wire guides or internal routing (basically two water bottle bosses on the inside fork leg) for a front dyno light setup. a few easy braze-ons plus matching blue/cream paint should be no more than $150 and a few days, I'd guess. On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Manny wrote: > > Hello All, > > > > My name is Manny, lurked here awhile, joined this Google group, now > > officially an RBW owner. Sorry, long-ish post cause I'm X-cited! > > > > The good news. Thanks to an earlier post by a member searching for a > > Rambouillet (in a much larger size than mine) and the reply/suggestion > > from another member, I found a NOS blue w/cream highlights - > > Rambouillet 54 cm frame set. Came in the brown truck last Friday, > > 16AP2011. WOW, it's Rivendelicious! > > > > The bad news? The fork is unpainted, long story. So, need to see if I > > can have it painted to match, long shot, maybe. The guys at Riv. > > suggest I have a local automotive painter tackle the challenge. I do > > know a Father & Son that have a custom Hotrod paint shop, they're very > > good; will have to see what they think our chances of a paint match > > are. OR, what do you all think, chrome the fork? Paint over chrome and > > leave the crown and tips in chrome? Is this a dilema or an > > opportunity? My personal choice would be to have it as close to > > original as possible. > > > > I'm going to use my psychic powers and say you bought this frame and > fork from Mountain Sports Limited in Bristol, VA. > > Am I right? > > Getting the fork painted to match shouldn't cost THAT much, ask the > riv folks, maybe they can hook you up with the color mix. > > -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. > > -- 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: Rivbike.com seems to be down
It's back up: http://assets.rivbike.com/images/products/full//4058/50-740c.jpg On Apr 19, 8:44 am, Philip Williamson wrote: > Rats! I wanted to see the slimey green! > > 8:43am, 4-19-11http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/http://www.rivbike.com/ > > Philip > > Philip Williamsonwww.biketinker.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: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
Wow, Thanks for all of the kind responses and good info. I guess I'll have to rethink my ideas about weight and tools! Seriously, I will carry enough to change or patch the tube and do many other repairs (adjustments). Right now my rides are so ridiculously close to home that it won't matter much. Right now I have rather bulky CO2 inflator that uses the smaller cartridges, and I carry two cartridges. Should I look to get one that uses the larger carts; and if so, do you have any recommendations on which one? Or put another way, would I need two of the smaller carts to adequately fill a Nifty Swifty? (33 mm). I appreciate the history behind naming the bike. That's the kind of info that I was hoping to get here. I haven't been a Reader reader for long, so I'd have to do quite a bit of combing through them find out this kind of stuff. Not to mention buying the CD. But these comments make me look a bit more kindly on the graphics. -- 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: 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
Welcome Manny! From the other new Riv owner with the Ti road bike! I'm not retired yet, but I'm a little over a year away from that. Regarding painting the fork, I'm betting that it will be expensive to do it through an auto paint shop, although it may still be your best bet. A couple of thoughts: Check out and contact Airglow painting in Georgia. He painted my Ti frame and did a great job. He should be able to match the color, but I don't know what he will charge. I think he's reasonable for the high quality of work that he does. He certainly doesn't charge Joe Bell prices! In the alternative, you could go for a close match to the cream (it wouldn't matter as much if wasn't exact). that might give your bike a distinctive look. If you are handy, you could even try to do that yourself with automotive spray touch-up paint. If you weren't happy with the results, consider it a temporary measure. I personally wouldn't do any chrome on the fork, as I doubt that there's any on the frame, right? I'll also be the first to ask you to post pics; frame, bare fork and all. Enjoy your new bike! Steve On Apr 18, 8:02 pm, Manny wrote: > Hello All, > > My name is Manny, lurked here awhile, joined this Google group, now > officially an RBW owner. Sorry, long-ish post cause I'm X-cited! > > The good news. Thanks to an earlier post by a member searching for a > Rambouillet (in a much larger size than mine) and the reply/suggestion > from another member, I found a NOS blue w/cream highlights - > Rambouillet 54 cm frame set. Came in the brown truck last Friday, > 16AP2011. WOW, it's Rivendelicious! > > The bad news? The fork is unpainted, long story. So, need to see if I > can have it painted to match, long shot, maybe. The guys at Riv. > suggest I have a local automotive painter tackle the challenge. I do > know a Father & Son that have a custom Hotrod paint shop, they're very > good; will have to see what they think our chances of a paint match > are. OR, what do you all think, chrome the fork? Paint over chrome and > leave the crown and tips in chrome? Is this a dilema or an > opportunity? My personal choice would be to have it as close to > original as possible. > > Co-incidentally, I also have a fast-ish - though I'm not -Ti road > bike, like another recent new member's post. I'm not planning to > retire mine, athough I'm retired. That gives me lots of time to ride > though mine are not as interesting as some of the rides you share with > us all. > > Promise to post photos once all this gets sorted out and I build up > the bike. > > Cheers, > Manny in Mesa -- 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: 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
Welcome, Manny. Hot rod painters should be able to take care of you. Alternatively, you could ship the fork to the original painter, but I'm guessing the hot rod guys will have just as good a shot at matching the frame paint. On Apr 18, 5:02 pm, Manny wrote: > Hello All, > > My name is Manny, lurked here awhile, joined this Google group, now > officially an RBW owner. Sorry, long-ish post cause I'm X-cited! > > The good news. Thanks to an earlier post by a member searching for a > Rambouillet (in a much larger size than mine) and the reply/suggestion > from another member, I found a NOS blue w/cream highlights - > Rambouillet 54 cm frame set. Came in the brown truck last Friday, > 16AP2011. WOW, it's Rivendelicious! > > The bad news? The fork is unpainted, long story. So, need to see if I > can have it painted to match, long shot, maybe. The guys at Riv. > suggest I have a local automotive painter tackle the challenge. I do > know a Father & Son that have a custom Hotrod paint shop, they're very > good; will have to see what they think our chances of a paint match > are. OR, what do you all think, chrome the fork? Paint over chrome and > leave the crown and tips in chrome? Is this a dilema or an > opportunity? My personal choice would be to have it as close to > original as possible. > > Co-incidentally, I also have a fast-ish - though I'm not -Ti road > bike, like another recent new member's post. I'm not planning to > retire mine, athough I'm retired. That gives me lots of time to ride > though mine are not as interesting as some of the rides you share with > us all. > > Promise to post photos once all this gets sorted out and I build up > the bike. > > Cheers, > Manny in Mesa -- 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: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
For a while RBW said they couldn't find a good source but the last time I asked, they said they found a supplier and there will be a new one. On Apr 19, 7:15 am, Larry Powers wrote: > I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am posting > this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW jerseys? My blue > and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the market for a new one. > I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that would be my first choice if > available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will gladly wait > but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice > dark red or deep yellow jersey. > > Thanks. > > Larry Powers > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- 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] Rivbike.com seems to be down
Rats! I wanted to see the slimey green! 8:43am, 4-19-11 http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/http://www.rivbike.com/ Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.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: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
Sign me up for a re-issue of the Bridgestone jerseys. Those are grand. Sean --- On Tue, 4/19/11, Andy.M wrote: From: Andy.M Subject: [RBW] Re: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy? To: "RBW Owners Bunch" Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 11:09 AM How about the old 20s style jerseys with the buttons up the side...the old Bridgestone ones. http://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1994/pages/27.htm I would love to have another one like that! Mine has seen better days! -Andy On Apr 19, 7:50 am, Minh wrote: > I would second this, we should create a demand list to see if we can > arrange some kind of group-buy. I'd buy one, heck i'd even buy two if > that's what it took to get another run going. > > On Apr 19, 10:17 am, Bruce wrote: > > > The Woolistic world champ motif jersey that RBW used to sell (where mine > > came from) is avail from Vintagevelos.com and they have other classic > > designs as well. Not the Rive logo ones though > > > > > > >From: Larry Powers > > >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > >Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:15 AM > > >Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy? > > > > I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am > > > posting this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW > > > jerseys? My blue and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the > > > market for a new one. I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that > > > would be my first choice if available. If there are plans to do a run > > > this year then I will gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase > > > something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. > > > >Thanks. > > > >Larry Powers > > > > > >Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > >-- > > >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 > > >athttp://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: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
How about the old 20s style jerseys with the buttons up the side...the old Bridgestone ones. http://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1994/pages/27.htm I would love to have another one like that! Mine has seen better days! -Andy On Apr 19, 7:50 am, Minh wrote: > I would second this, we should create a demand list to see if we can > arrange some kind of group-buy. I'd buy one, heck i'd even buy two if > that's what it took to get another run going. > > On Apr 19, 10:17 am, Bruce wrote: > > > The Woolistic world champ motif jersey that RBW used to sell (where mine > > came from) is avail from Vintagevelos.com and they have other classic > > designs as well. Not the Rive logo ones though > > > > > > >From: Larry Powers > > >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > >Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:15 AM > > >Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy? > > > > I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am > > > posting this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW > > > jerseys? My blue and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the > > > market for a new one. I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that > > > would be my first choice if available. If there are plans to do a run > > > this year then I will gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase > > > something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. > > > >Thanks. > > > >Larry Powers > > > > > >Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > >-- > > >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 > > >athttp://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: Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
I would second this, we should create a demand list to see if we can arrange some kind of group-buy. I'd buy one, heck i'd even buy two if that's what it took to get another run going. On Apr 19, 10:17 am, Bruce wrote: > The Woolistic world champ motif jersey that RBW used to sell (where mine came > from) is avail from Vintagevelos.com and they have other classic designs as > well. Not the Rive logo ones though > > > > > > > > > > >From: Larry Powers > >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > >Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:15 AM > >Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy? > > > I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am posting > > this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW jerseys? My > > blue and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the market for a > > new one. I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that would be my first > > choice if available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will > > gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty > > soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. > > >Thanks. > > >Larry Powers > > > >Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > >-- > >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 > >athttp://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] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
The Woolistic world champ motif jersey that RBW used to sell (where mine came from) is avail from Vintagevelos.com and they have other classic designs as well. Not the Rive logo ones though > >From: Larry Powers >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:15 AM >Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy? > > > I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am posting > this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW jerseys? My blue > and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the market for a new one. > I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that would be my first choice if > available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will gladly wait > but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice > dark red or deep yellow jersey. > >Thanks. > >Larry Powers > >Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > >-- >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] Any Plans For A New RBW Wool Jeresy?
I know that this list is monitored by certain people at RBW so I am posting this here. Are there any plans for another run of wool RBW jerseys? My blue and green ones are getting kind of old and I am in the market for a new one. I like the graphics of the RBW jersies and that would be my first choice if available. If there are plans to do a run this year then I will gladly wait but if not I will need to purchase something else pretty soon. Maybe a nice dark red or deep yellow jersey. Thanks. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- 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: New Bleriot Owner; intro and some thoughts
I'm also in the 3 tubes plus patch kit camp. So far I've never needed to use the kit but once used all three tubes due to a hard to find wire embedded in the tire. Another good thing about Jack Browns is that I've been able to limp home with slow leaks much better than I can on my skinny tire bike. -JimD On Apr 18, 2011, at : Apr 18, 2011209PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Mon, 2011-04-18 at 04:02 -0700, islaysteve wrote: BTW, I plan to carry a spare tube but that may be overkill considering the wider tires and thicker tubes, compared to the road stuff that I'm used to. Do most of you carry a spare tube or not? Actually, I carry three plus a patch kit. While you are correct that the tires and tubes you'll use on your Bleriot are far less fragile than those on a typical "road bike," remember too that nobody on a ride with you is going to have a tube your size, and there are some tube failures -- like a valve problem -- that can't be fixed with patching. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe 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: Todays ride
Regarding #3. As I've said before I used to eschew the use of zip-ties on 'fine Rivendell bikes'. ;>) That was before I used them to install mud flaps on my Saluki. Now I'm a convert. Zip-ties even work as a way of mounting blinky tail lights to the rear rack. JimD On Apr 18, 2011, at : Apr 18, 2011120PM, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Regarding mudflap attachment... I've tried three ways: 1) screws/lockwashers/nuts 2) twine 3) zip-tie(s) The only reason I tried (2) and (3) were because (1) and (2) failed, each within a few hundred miles. (3) hasn't failed, in about 4,000 miles of riding so far. On potholed buckling pavement and on rutted trails on two different bikes. I'm a little concerned about the zip-tie holding my Sackville mudflap to my aluminum fenders on my Hillborne's front wheel; it's been there a couple of months and it may be getting slowly sliced by the edge of the holes I drilled in the fender. I intend to insert rubber grommets if I ever have a problem there. But with my other bike and its SKS chromoplastic fenders, I've got a single zip-tie holding a Sackville mudflap on the front and two zip-ties holding a VO leather mudflap on the back. I admit I wasn't sure about the zip-ties with the (heavy) leather flap on the (flexy) sorta-plastic fender. But so far I've had no problems. My experience thus far has lead me to one solid conclusion... if I were to develop a habit of replacing that zip-tie every time I, say, re-shellac my handlebar tape or clean my front derailer, I'd expect never to have a problem. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Apr 17, 9:04 pm, Kelly Sleeper wrote: I know folks are tired of me talking about my biking experiance but all I can say anymore is wow. Nice 40ish mile ride today on road with paved trails, single track, mud, tree roots, rocks you name it.. smooth pavement .. head winds, tail winds, just a great time. I don't know how fast I went and don't care. The wool undies, columbia shorts, and shirt combo was great with some older hiking sandles. Recommendation: Try to use rivits or find some ohter way to attach mudflaps to fenders. the nuts on the inside collected mud and made noise. 30 seconds with a small stick and all was quiet again for the road. Here are some photos.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157626520888238/ Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners- bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe 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] 'Nuther new Rivbike owner intro.
On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Manny wrote: > Hello All, > > My name is Manny, lurked here awhile, joined this Google group, now > officially an RBW owner. Sorry, long-ish post cause I'm X-cited! > > The good news. Thanks to an earlier post by a member searching for a > Rambouillet (in a much larger size than mine) and the reply/suggestion > from another member, I found a NOS blue w/cream highlights - > Rambouillet 54 cm frame set. Came in the brown truck last Friday, > 16AP2011. WOW, it's Rivendelicious! > > The bad news? The fork is unpainted, long story. So, need to see if I > can have it painted to match, long shot, maybe. The guys at Riv. > suggest I have a local automotive painter tackle the challenge. I do > know a Father & Son that have a custom Hotrod paint shop, they're very > good; will have to see what they think our chances of a paint match > are. OR, what do you all think, chrome the fork? Paint over chrome and > leave the crown and tips in chrome? Is this a dilema or an > opportunity? My personal choice would be to have it as close to > original as possible. > I'm going to use my psychic powers and say you bought this frame and fork from Mountain Sports Limited in Bristol, VA. Am I right? Getting the fork painted to match shouldn't cost THAT much, ask the riv folks, maybe they can hook you up with the color mix. -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.
