[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...
Jim: Thanks for the suggestion... a reasonable one. >From what I've learned about this area, it's the dirt roads that make it special... which is the primary reason for choosing this place for the Rally. I'd personally rather reschedule than give up the dirt routes. BB On Apr 25, 9:12 pm, James Warren wrote: > Suggestion: could you modify the route to not include dirt sections? (I know > it's not ideal for a Riv Ride, but you'll still have fun, and there's nothing > you can do about the weather.) > > Good Luck, > Jim W. > > > > -Original Message- > >From: Montclair BobbyB > >Sent: Apr 25, 2011 5:29 PM > >To: RBW Owners Bunch > >Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather... > > >I really should also ask the question "How much rain before you skip > >the ride?" > >I am generally of the opinion that rain makes a good ride better, but > >for me the tipping point for skipping a ride is when the dirt roads > >turn to mud, or there's little chance of the rain stopping. > > >I keep a close watch on that forecast. > > >BB > > >On Apr 25, 7:18 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > >> On Mon, 2011-04-25 at 16:03 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > >> > The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is > >> > begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the > >> > entire weekend... (which of course is still way too early to worry), > >> > but brings up a fair question that I'd like to get out in front of... > >> > If we do have a good chance of significant rain in the forecast > >> > (beyond a chance of showers here and there), what's the feeling about > >> > keeping the event as-is, or possibly rescheduling it out 1-4 weeks? > > >> > I'd like to get a rough idea from the folks who may attend (or who > >> > would consider attending the Rally if rescheduled for later). > > >> At that point I think a reschedule would be impossible for me, since my > >> June schedule would be locked in. > > >-- > >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] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather...
Suggestion: could you modify the route to not include dirt sections? (I know it's not ideal for a Riv Ride, but you'll still have fun, and there's nothing you can do about the weather.) Good Luck, Jim W. -Original Message- >From: Montclair BobbyB >Sent: Apr 25, 2011 5:29 PM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East and The Weather... > >I really should also ask the question "How much rain before you skip >the ride?" >I am generally of the opinion that rain makes a good ride better, but >for me the tipping point for skipping a ride is when the dirt roads >turn to mud, or there's little chance of the rain stopping. > >I keep a close watch on that forecast. > >BB > >On Apr 25, 7:18 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: >> On Mon, 2011-04-25 at 16:03 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote: >> > The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is >> > begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the >> > entire weekend... (which of course is still way too early to worry), >> > but brings up a fair question that I'd like to get out in front of... >> > If we do have a good chance of significant rain in the forecast >> > (beyond a chance of showers here and there), what's the feeling about >> > keeping the event as-is, or possibly rescheduling it out 1-4 weeks? >> >> > I'd like to get a rough idea from the folks who may attend (or who >> > would consider attending the Rally if rescheduled for later). >> >> At that point I think a reschedule would be impossible for me, since my >> June schedule would be locked in. > >-- >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: Carradice Bagman Support - Standard Sport model.
The rack is sold On Apr 20, 9:42 am, GSE wrote: > This rack is new in the bag. It has never been used. $35.00 including > shipping anywhere 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: installing front rack on Rambouillet
Thanks, I'll give that a try. On Apr 24, 11:21 pm, Tony Lockhart wrote: > Don't despair. You really do not need "that much" work to get it to > fit onto your bike. I've got a Nitto rack on my Sam, but recently > purchased the VO rack because $55 seemed like too good of a deal to > pass up. > > I currently have the VO rack installed on my Surly Steamroller. Now, I > did have to grind down the bold underneath the crown about a quarter > inch, but it wasn't a big deal. The p-clamps worked like a charm and I > had to do minimal bending to get the rack to fit properly. Don't give > up; try to install it. > > tony > > On Apr 24, 8:34 am, "William L. Stump" wrote: > > > > > I played with it yesterday and I don't think it's going to work without > > major finagling. The included bolt that hangs from the brake bolt almost > > touches the front tire. I should have got the Marks rack but the price was > > off putting but now I'm out $55 (no returns on VO specials). Oh well live > > and learn. > > William > > > > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] > > On Behalf Of William [tapebu...@gmail.com] > > Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:05 AM > > To: RBW Owners Bunch > > Subject: [RBW] Re: installing front rack on Rambouillet > > > Another big part to the Marks Rack versatility is that is can be mated > > to a platrack. Four Nitto front racks (two Marks, two Mini Fronts) in > > my stable. One Platrack means any of those four bikes can be set up > > Porteur style at the drop of a hat. That reminds me..it's getting > > close to the time to pick which bike is going on the Angel Island S24O > > in two weeks. > > > On Apr 22, 11:03 pm, "J. Burkhalter" wrote: > > > > Hey Steve, > > > > I didn't mean to suggest any superiority amongst racks. I just > > > prefer the versatility of the Mark's rack. I bought mine years ago > > > for front use on my Ram. Since then it has served good time on an > > > Atlantis, a Bleriot , a QB, and a Karate Monkey.. Front and rear. I > > > don't think it's superior at anything. It's just decent to good at > > > more things than most racks out there. I like that kind of value. > > > > -Jay B. > > > > On Apr 22, 5:22 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > > On Fri, 2011-04-22 at 16:19 -0700, J. Burkhalter wrote: > > > > > > If you don't have the appropriate braze-ons you'll have to use p- > > > > > clamps, and I'd still probably trade the VO for the Mark's Rack. > > > > > Why? In what way is Mark's Rack superior to the VO rack assuming a > > > > P-clamp installation? > > > -- > > 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.- 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] For trade: Silver Thomson Elite post for Black Thomson Elite post
Hello, I have an uncut, well cared for silver Thomson straight seatpost, 27.2 x 330mm. I simply want to exchange it for the same version in a black colorway. There are very light insertion marks on the post and I am the original owner. This is a well cared for item and I would like to trade it for a similarly cared for version in black. Please let me know with a direct message. Thanks, Rod -- 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] Riv Rally East and The Weather...
...so as not to conflict with Mother's Day, which would ensure an entire summer of hell-on-earth? Sounds good. On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is > begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the > entire weekend... (which of course is still way too early to worry), > but brings up a fair question that I'd like to get out in front of... > If we do have a good chance of significant rain in the forecast > (beyond a chance of showers here and there), what's the feeling about > keeping the event as-is, or possibly rescheduling it out 1-4 weeks? > > I'd like to get a rough idea from the folks who may attend (or who > would consider attending the Rally if rescheduled for later). > > Thanks, > > BB > > -- > 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] FS: earlier years (ie. fancy lugs) Rambouillet 62cm and Quickbeam 61cm. Complete bikes, nice builds.
Hello RBW list, Thank you for entertaining this post. I have for sale two very nice Rivendells. Number One: 2003 ish (not exactly sure) Rivendell Rambouillet, size 62cm. I purchased this bike from my seventy year old father two years ago. He had not used it much. I have put about 1000 miles of riding on it. It is in pristine condition. Following are the details. - Custom repaint early last year, 2010, by Rick at D & D cycles. Charcoal black with cream head-tube and accents. Perfect condition, not a blemish anywhere. - Black 1" threaded Chris King headset. - Phil Wood ti bottom bracket. - Ritchey Logic-Road crankset, 172.5mm arms. - Wheels are 32hl Chris King hubs, black laced with Ritchey/DT revolution spokes to Mavic open pro rims in silver, Grand Bois "cerf" tyres in 700c X 35mm. - Drivetrain is '09 vintage Shimano DuraAce 10spd front and rear derailleurs with 10spd downtube shifters and ti DuraAce 10spd 12/25 cassette, DuraAce chain. - Brakes are '10 vintage Pauls "Racer S" centerpulls in black with Campy carbon levers. - Stem is Nitto/Riv. lugged steel, 110cm. - Bar is Nitto "Dream" 46cm ctc. - Seatpost Nitto one bolt "Crystal Fellow". - Saddle is Brooks "Swift Ti" in black. - Full fenders of Velo Orange aluminum dimpled. Serious offers starting at $2450.00 will be considered for the complete bicycle. If you care to make reasonable offers for components or frame/fork please don't hesitate to contact me. Number Two: 2002 ish Rivendell Quickbeam, size 61cm. This was purchased new from a certified Riv. retailer back in that time period. It started life out as "Coleman camp stove green". It's been my primary commuter for many years. Built by Panasonic. Still rides straight and true and is a very nice bicycle. It has been ridden and shows signs of use. Following are the details. - Custom repaint in 2005 by Rick at D & D cycles Oxe-blood red with cream details and head-tube. - Silver 1" Chris King threaded headset. - Phil Wood ti bottom bracket. - Sugino crankset. - Wheels are 32hl Phil Wood track hubs, silver laced with Ritchey/DT revolution spokes to Mavic open pro rims in silver, Grand Bois tyres. - Brakes are Pauls Neo-Retro touring in silver with Shimano Ultegra levers. - Stem is a Nitto "Pearl" in 90cm. - Bar is Nitto "Mustache". - Seatpost is Nitto one bolt "Crystal Fellow". - Saddle is Brooks "Swift Ti" in brown. Serious offers starting at $1450.00 will be considered for the complete bicycle. If you care to make reasonable offers for the components or frame/fork please don't hesitate to contact me. Photos are available to seriously interested parties. Please don't ask to see the photos if you're just thinking these are nice sounding rides and you'd like to see them in all their glory. Email for photos and offers please. Thank you again for entertaining this post. Most cordially, John Guerin... e-mail: ccroaste...@gmail.com John Guerin, President: Coal Creek Coffee Co. 1482 Commerce Drive, Suite D Laramie, WY 82070 USA Office:(307)745-0165 Cell:(307)760-7464 www.edgycoffee.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: Riv Rally East and The Weather...
I really should also ask the question "How much rain before you skip the ride?" I am generally of the opinion that rain makes a good ride better, but for me the tipping point for skipping a ride is when the dirt roads turn to mud, or there's little chance of the rain stopping. I keep a close watch on that forecast. BB On Apr 25, 7:18 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On Mon, 2011-04-25 at 16:03 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is > > begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the > > entire weekend... (which of course is still way too early to worry), > > but brings up a fair question that I'd like to get out in front of... > > If we do have a good chance of significant rain in the forecast > > (beyond a chance of showers here and there), what's the feeling about > > keeping the event as-is, or possibly rescheduling it out 1-4 weeks? > > > I'd like to get a rough idea from the folks who may attend (or who > > would consider attending the Rally if rescheduled for later). > > At that point I think a reschedule would be impossible for me, since my > June schedule would be locked in. -- 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?
Another eight in by my count an annoying pile of twenty-five On Apr 20, 2:45 pm, ekoral wrote: > ive sent one about san francisco cycling. > > the civic center > neither civic nor center > hey, there goes my bike! > > eli > > On Apr 20, 1:30 pm, William wrote: > > > > > > > > > None for me; 3 > > Tried to like the haiku style; 7 > > Much prefer sonnets. 5 > > > (I this meter 4 > > A real haiku type meter? 7 > > Or just a miss?) 4 > > > It's back to the lab > > or to the sonnet refuge > > for you, PATRICK MOORE > > > Five beats in the first > > The second line is seven > > And then five again > > > On Apr 19, 6:27 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > > 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] Riv Rally East and The Weather...
On Mon, 2011-04-25 at 16:03 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is > begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the > entire weekend... (which of course is still way too early to worry), > but brings up a fair question that I'd like to get out in front of... > If we do have a good chance of significant rain in the forecast > (beyond a chance of showers here and there), what's the feeling about > keeping the event as-is, or possibly rescheduling it out 1-4 weeks? > > I'd like to get a rough idea from the folks who may attend (or who > would consider attending the Rally if rescheduled for later). At that point I think a reschedule would be impossible for me, since my June schedule would be locked in. -- 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] Riv Rally East and The Weather...
The extended weather forecast for Riv Rally East (Wellsboro PA) is begining to come into range, and so far it indicates rain for the entire weekend... (which of course is still way too early to worry), but brings up a fair question that I'd like to get out in front of... If we do have a good chance of significant rain in the forecast (beyond a chance of showers here and there), what's the feeling about keeping the event as-is, or possibly rescheduling it out 1-4 weeks? I'd like to get a rough idea from the folks who may attend (or who would consider attending the Rally if rescheduled for later). Thanks, BB -- 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: Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen
Those tips are featured prominently on a Bombadil for Rivendell's front rack installation video http://www.youtube.com/user/RivBikeWorks#p/u/7/FRvh2kQTncE and somewhat less prominently in the Hunqapillar video showing full- twenty-niner-knobbies http://www.youtube.com/user/RivBikeWorks#p/u/2/DAS7IeATqs0 That's my first time to see those tips on the Hilsen. Most Hilsens I've seen have the lower eyelet only and the top of the tip has that little strip of cream accent paint. On Apr 25, 12:59 pm, stevep33 wrote: > The shaping on the fork eyelets is nice. I have not seen that on > other Rivs. > > On Apr 25, 1:44 pm, Eric Wolforth wrote: > > > > > > > > > My AHH is up for sale: > > >http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2345290322.html > > > Photos? Questions? Email me! -- 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: Brake Lever Surgery
Ok, that was quick. without popping the lever blade out i was able to fix it, through some poking and prodding i was able to get the allen bolt out of the body, it's attached to a square plastic washer. i could not get the bolt and washer to go in as one piece (would not fit, when i got it out it came out upside down), but i was able to carefully pop off the plastic washer, insert that first then insert the bolt. though it would've worked without the square washer. Phew, now that's done i'll go about putting the new hoods on, terrible style of me though, dia-compe hoods on shimano levers :) -- 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: Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?
"Does anyone else just measure their existing saddle height and add 10? Seems way simpler, if you are already a bike rider." I thought this was how everyone determined their PBH. Or, you can use the stick and tape measure, and when you get a reading that equals your saddle height plus 10, go with that. :-) -- 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] Brake Lever Surgery
Ok so while changing the hoods on a set of dura-ace levers today, i took off the clamp from the back, and somehow the allen bolt on the side of the lever (which you tighten to the clamp i removed in step 1) rotated 90 degrees as i was futzing with it. now i can't secure the clamp anymore. Any tricks to fixing this? do i just need to punch out the pin from the lever blade and then punch it back in? I know, dumb move on my part...thanks for any ideas. -- 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: Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen
The shaping on the fork eyelets is nice. I have not seen that on other Rivs. On Apr 25, 1:44 pm, Eric Wolforth wrote: > My AHH is up for sale: > > http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2345290322.html > > Photos? Questions? Email me! -- 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] Carradice Super C panniers
WTB: Front and rear Carradice Super C Panniers. If anyone in this group has either and would like to part with them please contact me. Thanks and enjoy the upcoming rides this summer. Hobie -- 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: Hunqapillar now has fenders
That's wooly-good On Apr 25, 10:38 am, Jennings wrote: > Just put some SKS fenders on the 58 Hunqa to go with the 700x50 > supremes. Pics can be seen > here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/22765148@N02/sets/72157625334333105/ -- 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: Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen
My AHH is up for sale: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2345290322.html Photos? Questions? Email me! -- 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] Hunqapillar now has fenders
Just put some SKS fenders on the 58 Hunqa to go with the 700x50 supremes. Pics can be seen here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22765148@N02/sets/72157625334333105/ -- 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] Creeper Trail jaunt
Great ride description, makes me want to explore those parts of the country at some point... Not that I could do the full ride at this time, but hopefully I will! Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 24, 2011, at 8:27 PM, Leslie wrote: > I took Friday off to go for a ride, but the weather wasn't quite > pleasant that day, but promised to be better. (Forecast for Friday > hadn't been good, but I was being optimistic.) Yesterday and today > have been beautiful here, though. > > So yesterday, put the Rambouillet and my son's Motobecane cross bike > on the rack, took off for Damascus to ride the Creeper... > > For those of you not familiar with, the Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34- > mi rails-to-trail path in southwestern Virginia. One end of it is in > Abingdon, Damascus is close to the middle, and the top of it is at > Whitetop. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ > Virginia_Creeper_Trail#Riding_the_Virginia_Creeper_Trail) > > The good thing about the Creeper is that it's beautiful. The downside > is its popularity. Large crowds will flock to it, rent a bike for > the day, have a shuttle take them to the top at Whitetop Station, then > they have a coasting 17-mile downhill bike ride, then one flat mile > back to Damascus. They often treat it like it's a one-way path, not > noticing people that are actually pedaling up. The Abingdon-Damascus > half (16-mi-long) is usually less crowded, is rolling through > farmland, whereas the Whitetop-Damascus half (18-mi) is through > forest. > > I've done the downhill bit before myself, playing tourguide for > visiting groups, talking about the geology, natural history of the > area. But since I've started taking riding more seriously over the > past couple of years, I've begun riding instead of using the > shuttles. To date, I'd usually broken it up into pieces. I'd > started in Abingdon, ridden to Damascus, then back to Abingdon. > Likewise, I'd started in Damascus, ridden up Whitetop, then back down > to Damascus.Each trip ends up being 32 to 36 miles long (depending > on which parking lot you start from, if you go past the Whitetop > Station on to the NC state line, etc.). > > But yesterday, I wanted to attempt to do it all. And, not just a one- > way trip, but, to cover the whole trail, there and back. But, I > didn't want to be risky either. So, we started in Damascus, rode up > to Abingdon, then back down to Damascus, through town, and on towards > Whitetop. > > Trip started well. The path is a combination of graveled near the > trailheadish areas, but dirt-path when further from access points. > First thing I noticed, is the difference in tires. Last summer, I'd > had 32 Paselas on the Ram. After slashing my sidewall, I'd swapped, > and put on RuffyTuffys, so my fenders would fit. I'd been liking the > Ruffys on my other road rides and paved bike trails, but really > noticed the decrease in floatation on the sandier patches we'd > occasionally hit. Not too bad on the Damascus-Abingdon leg, > though. Had a Hillborne pass us going the other way, and spotted a > gal on a blue Rambouillet at the Abingdon trailhead. Promptly turned > around, and part way back we passed the Hillborne going the other > way. Ran into a friend who'd paused on one of the numerous trestles, > admiring the view, we chatted for a few before we rolled on. > > Once back to Damascus, rode the flat out of town alongside Hwy 58 > towards Whitetop, then you cross Hwy 91 beside the intersection with > 58, and start to climb. Pretty quick, having the first thirty-some > miles behind us, we were feeling it when we started up. And, started > hitting more sandy patches... as much as I like to pick on the fact > that 'mountain bikes' are overkill on this trail, I have to admit that > a fatter tire would have been better. I could peel the fenders off, I > suppose, and go with even bigger than my previous 32s, but, I admit to > liking having my fenders on there when you cross puddles in the > trail... you spot people with stripes up their back, but not > I... :) > > But, as much as I was enjoying the ride, it was starting to grind. We > made it to Taylor's Valley, and I was wanting to make it to Green Cove > (the community before you reach the top at Whitetop), but, I bonked. > I reached a point where I told Alex, we need to stop. Munched our > bananas and granola bars, downed a good bit of water, rested for ten > minutes, fifteen minutes or so. Then, pointed our bikes back > downhill. When we made it back to the truck in Damascus, we'd done > 52 miles. If, if I'd managed to get on up to Whitetop before turning > around, we'd have done 68, so, yeah, were about 8mi short of the end > of the trail when we turned back. > > But, it felt good. Yeah, sore, (worse, sunburned... didn't think > about sunscreen, thinkin' about being in the woods, but, there's > enough open fields, well, I should have had suncreen on). But, > I've felt worse before... get home from
[RBW] WTB Used Brooks saddle/27.2 seatpost
Hey all, just seeing if anyone has a used brown B-17 or B-17 Special lying around. and a 27.2 seatpost. Mine was stolen from my bike last night. Had a cable looped through thhe seatpost rail and it was cut, and I dont think it was the Easter Bunny.thanks-Mike -- 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: Creeper Trail jaunt
Nice write-up! Sounds to me like you're ready for the metric. Maybe start snacking earlier to avoid the bonk. jim m wc ca On Apr 24, 8:27 pm, Leslie wrote: > I took Friday off to go for a ride, but the weather wasn't quite > pleasant that day, but promised to be better. (Forecast for Friday > hadn't been good, but I was being optimistic.) Yesterday and today > have been beautiful here, though. > > So yesterday, put the Rambouillet and my son's Motobecane cross bike > on the rack, took off for Damascus to ride the Creeper... > > For those of you not familiar with, the Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34- > mi rails-to-trail path in southwestern Virginia. One end of it is in > Abingdon, Damascus is close to the middle, and the top of it is at > Whitetop. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ > Virginia_Creeper_Trail#Riding_the_Virginia_Creeper_Trail) > > The good thing about the Creeper is that it's beautiful. The downside > is its popularity. Large crowds will flock to it, rent a bike for > the day, have a shuttle take them to the top at Whitetop Station, then > they have a coasting 17-mile downhill bike ride, then one flat mile > back to Damascus. They often treat it like it's a one-way path, not > noticing people that are actually pedaling up. The Abingdon-Damascus > half (16-mi-long) is usually less crowded, is rolling through > farmland, whereas the Whitetop-Damascus half (18-mi) is through > forest. > > I've done the downhill bit before myself, playing tourguide for > visiting groups, talking about the geology, natural history of the > area. But since I've started taking riding more seriously over the > past couple of years, I've begun riding instead of using the > shuttles. To date, I'd usually broken it up into pieces. I'd > started in Abingdon, ridden to Damascus, then back to Abingdon. > Likewise, I'd started in Damascus, ridden up Whitetop, then back down > to Damascus. Each trip ends up being 32 to 36 miles long (depending > on which parking lot you start from, if you go past the Whitetop > Station on to the NC state line, etc.). > > But yesterday, I wanted to attempt to do it all. And, not just a one- > way trip, but, to cover the whole trail, there and back. But, I > didn't want to be risky either. So, we started in Damascus, rode up > to Abingdon, then back down to Damascus, through town, and on towards > Whitetop. > > Trip started well. The path is a combination of graveled near the > trailheadish areas, but dirt-path when further from access points. > First thing I noticed, is the difference in tires. Last summer, I'd > had 32 Paselas on the Ram. After slashing my sidewall, I'd swapped, > and put on RuffyTuffys, so my fenders would fit. I'd been liking the > Ruffys on my other road rides and paved bike trails, but really > noticed the decrease in floatation on the sandier patches we'd > occasionally hit. Not too bad on the Damascus-Abingdon leg, > though. Had a Hillborne pass us going the other way, and spotted a > gal on a blue Rambouillet at the Abingdon trailhead. Promptly turned > around, and part way back we passed the Hillborne going the other > way. Ran into a friend who'd paused on one of the numerous trestles, > admiring the view, we chatted for a few before we rolled on. > > Once back to Damascus, rode the flat out of town alongside Hwy 58 > towards Whitetop, then you cross Hwy 91 beside the intersection with > 58, and start to climb. Pretty quick, having the first thirty-some > miles behind us, we were feeling it when we started up. And, started > hitting more sandy patches... as much as I like to pick on the fact > that 'mountain bikes' are overkill on this trail, I have to admit that > a fatter tire would have been better. I could peel the fenders off, I > suppose, and go with even bigger than my previous 32s, but, I admit to > liking having my fenders on there when you cross puddles in the > trail... you spot people with stripes up their back, but not > I... :) > > But, as much as I was enjoying the ride, it was starting to grind. We > made it to Taylor's Valley, and I was wanting to make it to Green Cove > (the community before you reach the top at Whitetop), but, I bonked. > I reached a point where I told Alex, we need to stop. Munched our > bananas and granola bars, downed a good bit of water, rested for ten > minutes, fifteen minutes or so. Then, pointed our bikes back > downhill. When we made it back to the truck in Damascus, we'd done > 52 miles. If, if I'd managed to get on up to Whitetop before turning > around, we'd have done 68, so, yeah, were about 8mi short of the end > of the trail when we turned back. > > But, it felt good. Yeah, sore, (worse, sunburned... didn't think > about sunscreen, thinkin' about being in the woods, but, there's > enough open fields, well, I should have had suncreen on). But, > I've felt worse before... get home from a fastish 20-mi ride (well, > fashish for me), then crash for an hour, feelin
Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?
On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Philip Williamson wrote: > Does anyone else just measure their existing saddle height and add 10? > Seems way simpler, if you are already a bike rider. > sorta - one way I discovered I had mismeasured my pbh originally was taking a bike that is too small and raising the wheels up with books and them measuring that height. -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.
[RBW] Re: Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?
Does anyone else just measure their existing saddle height and add 10? Seems way simpler, if you are already a bike rider. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Apr 25, 2:29 am, Jay LePree wrote: > Hi all: > > Thanks for the good ideas and thoughts. I think that in trying to > pull up on the paint sticks, I was actually crouching down/leaning > forward a bit, and I also think that the tape measure was off-center. > > Jay -- 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: 52cm Bombadil F&F one last $$ drop
$1100 shipped, just a bump. let me know if this is irritating. I dont want to clog up RBW with this FS stuff, but need to make $$ too. The space IS much appreciated. On Apr 24, 9:45 am, williwoods wrote: > If you can pay today (paypal) I will do $1100 shipped. > > cant believe im going this low. Desperate measures.. > > this sucks. > > Will > > On Apr 22, 3:50 pm, williwoods wrote: > > > > > Frame and Fork for $1300 shipped? or best offer. > > > I think thats a very fair price, if im off my rocker please let me > > know. > > > Need the money this weekend. I would rather it went to someone on > > here. Hell, maybe I could buy it back eventually, lol. > > > On Apr 22, 8:23 am, williwoods wrote: > > > > $1400 Shipped? > > > > as much as I would rather keep her, im motivated to sell. > > > > On Apr 21, 8:10 am, williwoods wrote: > > > > > Offers on F&F? I need to sell asap, I will consider reasonable offers. > > > > These were $2500 new > > > > > dont be shy, Im in a wheeling and dealing sorta mood. > > > > > On Apr 20, 7:34 am, williwoods wrote: > > > > > > Decided to part with the Frame & Fork only at this point. I may decide > > > > > to sell some of the parts after the FF sells. Will not include > > > > > headset. > > > > > > This thing is clean. > > > > > > $1650 Shipped in the lower 48, via UPS. > > > > > > I really need the $$, help me out. My plan is to get back on my feet > > > > > and eventually buy another FF, so I can build it back similar. > > > > > > Will > > > > > > On Mar 30, 11:19 am, williwoods wrote: > > > > > > > Man this is really tough, not at all what I want to do, I love this > > > > > > Bike. > > > > > > > I have some serious unexpected expenses that have forced me to make > > > > > > some tough decisions. Hence this is going up for sale. > > > > > > > I am the 3rd Owner of this Frame, Fork and Wheels. They were barely > > > > > > used by the first owner and the 2nd owner never even finished > > > > > > building > > > > > > it back up, so practically speaking I am the 2nd owner to ride the > > > > > > bike, although it looks like the 1st owner maybe put a 100 miles on > > > > > > it. It still looks brand new. The only evidence of wear when I got > > > > > > it > > > > > > was the brake surface on the rims, they had very light marks. > > > > > > > Condition is a solid 9/10 on the frame and fork. No scratches, dents > > > > > > or anything else to be worried about. > > > > > > > The Specialized/Nitto Dirt Drop Stem is the only part on the bike > > > > > > that > > > > > > has scuffs and a scratch. If it bothers you get a new stem. > > > > > > > Also the fenders are a little less than perfect with a few dents > > > > > > and 2 > > > > > > extra holes drilled for a front rack. I covered the holes with Foil > > > > > > Tape, looks about as good as one could hope, I never got around to > > > > > > buying a front rack like I had planned. > > > > > > > Everything else on the Bike has maybe 500 or so miles on it from > > > > > > new. > > > > > > Wheels are true and no hops. Tires have plenty of life left > > > > > > although I > > > > > > did buy them 2nd hand. > > > > > > > Frame and Fork: 52cmBombadilclear over raw color Twined and > > > > > > Shellac'd chainstay. > > > > > > Headset: Cane Creek Classic 100 1" > > > > > > Cages: Nitto R and Electra/Nitto knockoff cage > > > > > > Seatpost: Nitto Lugged > > > > > > Saddle: Brooks B-17 Special > > > > > > Stem: Specialized/Nitto Dirt Drop > > > > > > Bars: Sycip Singles Bar > > > > > > Grips/bartape: Rivendell Portuguese Cork and Neubaums tape, twined > > > > > > with 5 coats of Shellac > > > > > > Levers: Paul cantilever > > > > > > Shifters: Shimano 8 speed and Paul mounts mounted upside down. > > > > > > Cables & Housing: Shimano Dura Ace > > > > > > Brakes: Shimano XT High Profile and VO Hangers > > > > > > Brake Pads: Kool Stop Salmon > > > > > > Front Der: Shimano Ultegra > > > > > > Rear Der: Shimano Ultegra High normal > > > > > > Cassette: Shimano 12-26 > > > > > > Cranks: Sugino XD2 triple 175mm 24/39/43 I also have a Sugino 40, > > > > > > never got the rings I really wanted easy fix. > > > > > > Pedals: Suntour Superbe Pro. > > > > > > Toe Clips: MKS L Half clips with leather. > > > > > > Wheels: 650B Synergy laced to LX hubs, built by Rich. > > > > > > Tires: 650B 40 mm Fatty Rumpkins > > > > > > Fenders: VO Zeppelin 55mm > > > > > > > I am asking $2800 Shipping will be extra but I would hope we can > > > > > > workout local pickup. > > > > > > > I would like Paypal or a money order. > > > > > > > I am in 90232 > > > > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/willhrtn/5365030652/in/set-7215762572185... > > > > > > > Damn that was hard to do. -- 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 op
[RBW] Re: FS: Pashley Tube Rider double scoop complete bike
$500 shipped. On Apr 23, 1:15 pm, williwoods wrote: > I am lowering the price to $550 shipped. > > Dont think I can go much lower than that, > > On Apr 22, 6:27 pm, williwoods wrote: > > > > > I have this gorgeous Pashley Tube Rider Double Scoop in Pink/ > > Tourquoise > > > Upgrades include: Nitto Periscopa stem, Nitto bars, mks touring > > pedals, shimano brake levers, cork grips, a suntour thumbshifter used > > in friction mode, and basket. > > > I have the original twist shifter and grips as well as the original > > beach cruiser style bars. All will be included. > > > This was the last one imported from the uk back in '10. I am not sure > > if these are available anymore state-side from a pashley dealer. I was > > told last year that the us distributer wasn't importing them anymore. > > > perfect shape not a blemish to be found. no dents cracks etc. > > there are scuff marks here and there on the pedals and crank arms, > > just the normal wear. always stored indoors ridden about 1000 miles. > > wheels are true, everything works perfect. My wife doesnt really ride > > it much anymore, since she got a go-fast bike. > > > $625 shipped in the lower 48. > > > perfect town bike. > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/willhrtn/sets/72157626556037328/ -- 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: WTB: A Few Final Items for My Build
And the stem is handled too. Thanks! On Apr 25, 8:16 am, Mike Irwin wrote: > Ok, I've got the seat post handled. Thank you to everyone who had a > seat post to offer. I've decided to go the S83 route on this one. > > Still looking for a B17 saddle, bar ends and I'll throw a Dirt Drop in > here. I'd prefer a Dirt Drop, but I'd do a Technomic between 10-12cm. > > Thanks again! > Mike -- 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: Yesterday's Ride to Napa
I wish the local Amtrak route allowed for bikes to be hung w/out dismantling. On Apr 24, 7:29 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUPACr9YUpU&sns=em > > --Eric Nwww.Campyonly.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] Hilsen Saturday, Quickbeam Sunday
Nice pictures! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 24, 2011, at 6:35 PM, CycloFiend wrote: > Just some photos - > > Saturday - > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626439406809/ > > Today - > http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157626445832861/ > > Hope all's y'alls got some miles or something equally enjoyable. > > - J > > -- > 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 > > > "Nigel did some work for some of the other riders at Allied, onces who still > rode metal. He hadn't liked it when Chevette had gone for a paper frame." > -- 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. > -- 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: WTB: A Few Final Items for My Build
I have a pretty much brand new aged B17. Email me off-list. Just used it a couple of times and it's is perfect condition. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 25, 2011, at 6:16 AM, Mike Irwin wrote: > Ok, I've got the seat post handled. Thank you to everyone who had a > seat post to offer. I've decided to go the S83 route on this one. > > Still looking for a B17 saddle, bar ends and I'll throw a Dirt Drop in > here. I'd prefer a Dirt Drop, but I'd do a Technomic between 10-12cm. > > Thanks again! > Mike > > -- > 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: WTB: A Few Final Items for My Build
Ok, I've got the seat post handled. Thank you to everyone who had a seat post to offer. I've decided to go the S83 route on this one. Still looking for a B17 saddle, bar ends and I'll throw a Dirt Drop in here. I'd prefer a Dirt Drop, but I'd do a Technomic between 10-12cm. Thanks again! Mike -- 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: Anyone else have trouble measuring their PBH?
Hi all: Thanks for the good ideas and thoughts. I think that in trying to pull up on the paint sticks, I was actually crouching down/leaning forward a bit, and I also think that the tape measure was off-center. Jay -- 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.
