[RBW] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
Hi all, Greg, thanks for your offer on getting a little more reach, and Franklyn, I took your advice and used V-brake pads, which are skinnier (but longer), and that was enough to get the Tektro 559 to work! What a great group with great advice! The only minor drawback is that there may not be as much clearance when the brakes are opened, so I may have to deflate the tires to make it through the calipers... OK, so the test ride, wow is all I have to say! Within 10 feet of riding the Ram with Hetres, I knew I had a keeper. The bike feels so stable. It inspires tremendous confidence. The Tektro brake pads, though, lousy. I swapped back to the kool-stop salmon I used previously--much better! I had no issues with the BB height. I did a curvy descent (Shepherd Canyon for the locals). The bike was so stable and the traction felt so good, that I was extremely confident in my descent. The bike felt fast, and the tires were so stable. I'll take some pics tomorrow to show the tire clearance and my current setup (although I plan to add a front rack and fenders soon.) My feeling is that the conversion is a huge success. I would highly recommend it for others who may be wondering. Toshi (in Oakland, CA) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?
Really? I gotta ask Grant if he'll give me a $150 discount on a new Atlantis frame then !!! On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 4:38:44 PM UTC-7, keith wrote: I have three. My first was a Sam in 2009, then a Hilsen in 2010, and this year an Atlantis. All of them were bought new at Rivendell HQ. What I didn't know when I bought my Atlantis is that there is a $150 discount on the third bike bought at Riv. I thought that was very cool. Keith On Tuesday, October 30, 2012 12:55:17 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: I'll start: 1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0qeQyXC9o3MJ. 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: Anybody try a 650b Ram with Hetres?
I'm wondering now if there is a way to convert a canti frame/fork designed for 700c? Without moving canti studs or creating a method of mounting the canti's lower with some sort of Frankenstein's bolt on arrangement I guess it's not feasible? Probably not necessary as most 700c canti frames offer enough clearance for reasonably wide tires, but this thread got me wondering. On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 2:40:03 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Wed, 2012-10-31 at 11:23 -0700, franklyn wrote: Steve, Thanks for catching my brain fart. Of course, the 16mm circumference difference becomes 2.5mm delta in radius. I think this is about right. It's beginning to look a lot like this conversion will work! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/f2MY24NidBkJ. 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] Saddle bags hit backs of legs?
The Sackville XS and Brand V Keven's bags (I have the former) are basic not-very-large seatbags..not near big enough to hit with your legs. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA On Thursday, November 1, 2012 1:47:30 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Thanks -- I suspected that was it, but then the design is so careful with details that I thought perhaps this was to cosmetically improve the interior looks. The flip-over explanation makes more sense, though. On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 2:32 PM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.a...@skadden.com javascript: wrote: Patrick: ** ** It’s designed to flip/flap over and thus cover whatever you load into the bag. If you use it that way, in most cases you never need to snap the big covering flap shut – combo of the interior flap and the weight of the exterior flap is more than enough. Which makes access a little easier and quicker. ** ** Tom ** ** *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: [mailto: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:] *On Behalf Of *PATRICK MOORE *Sent:* Thursday, November 01, 2012 4:28 PM *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Saddle bags hit backs of legs? ** ** I just rode 10 miles home with my Sackville med stuffed; I was surprised at how little contact it made compared to a Nelson or Camper. ** ** I was disappointed in the several Bagmans -- Bagmen? -- that I used. They look nice but seemed too flimsy for much weight. Note that I've not used the newer model which, from the photo, is ugly and is complicated by struts running to the seat stays. If you are going to have struts, I say, make them rack struts. ** ** I preferred the SQR, of which I also used several, but it also is limited to 22 lb and, for me anyway, holds the bag too high and back. Its clamp screw will dig into your seatpost unless you put something between it and the post. ** ** IMO, the Nitto Grip is best, if you have a Brooks saddle and for some reason don't want to use your Brooks's loops; add a minimal rack or sturdy fender if you lack clearance. IMO, the ideal, not-of-this-world setup would be a Flite with sturdy loops holding a large bag supported underneath by a custom platform integral with the fender. Just dreamin'. But with my 559 wheeled Riv, the Sackville M works fine sans bottom support. ** ** FWIW, I was disappointed in the admittedly inexpensive seatpost clamped Velo Orange support -- flexed under a Nelson LF. ** ** Lastly, a question: the Sackville Med has an interior flap attached at the bottom of the bag's mouth. Is this meant to cover the coroplast stiffener, or is it meant to flip over the load for additional security and protection before you close the lid? I use it both ways and both make sense, at least to my little mind. What's up wizzat? ** ** On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Lynne Fitz fitz...@comcast.netjavascript: wrote: Bagman. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/a3j7h_uPQfQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. ** ** -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - ** ** -- 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-own...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally
Re: [RBW] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
My small frame Ram rides on 559 wheels, and there is not enough clearance to use a 584. It will accept a 37mm tire though, and that is what is on the bike. It rides really nicely. I've got 2 other bikes which have been switched from 622 to 584 and agree with you on the great ride with big tires. Glad you like your bike! On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 1:13 AM, Toshi Takeuchi tto...@gmail.com wrote: OK, so the test ride, wow is all I have to say! -- 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: Carradice Camper saddlebag, also a not-so-Rivish crank
Two things I'm trying to unload here: 1-Carradice Camper Longflap saddlebag. Just a few miles on this, it's in like new condition with the cotton duck still stiff and the leather straps uncracked. I bought this thinking it would be significantly bigger than my Super C saddlebag, but it's not, and I much prefer the quick release buckles on the Super C (though I miss the potential of the longflap) $75 OBO + shipping. 2- FSA Gossamer crank and bottom bracket, 175mm arms 110 BCD double, includes bottom bracket and bolts but no rings, $25 OBO + shipping pictures for both are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/109746230848191734950/ForSale02?authuser=0feat=directlink Thanks, Eric Daume Dublin, OH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eNkkiK9L4YkJ. 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: Sackville, Medium, Stuffed!
^^saving pennies for 26 custom... On Nov 3, 4:21 pm, Bertin753 bertin...@gmail.com wrote: --My-- regret is to have given away the extremely hard to find 559 Hammered Honjos that didn't work with my custom rack. They would have fit fine under the Sackville. Patrick Moore iPhone On Nov 3, 2012, at 12:45 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, your enthusiasm for the bag is making me regret selling mine. Hopefully things will align in the future and I can pick-up some Sackville panniers. --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 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: Anyone know what size ball bearings Grip Kings take?
There's a thread on bike forums that says 5/32. Can anyone confirm this? I've heard that not everything said on the internet is accurate (this group excepted, of course) Jay On Nov 4, 6:11 am, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:10:43 AM UTC-7, Michael wrote: I would take the rest of the bb's to an LBS and let them give you some more of the same size. Agree. Alternatively, if you're into tools you should be able to find something like this at your local tool/hardware store: http://www.irwin.com/tools/taps-dies-sets/metric-measuring-kit-with-t... Good Luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
I no longer own it, but it was the remaindered '92 XO-1, purchased in '93 as without wheels or pedals that shortly moved me to order my various 26 wheeled custom roads from Rivendell. The XO-1 saw duty as a gofast, then as a commuter, until I sold it circa 1996. Not a bad bike, but nothing like Grant's later iterations on the same theme. Me, the one Bridgestone I'd really like is a RB-1. -- 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 Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
I played catch and release with a '94 MB-2, ''93 MB-6 and a '92 (?) RB-T. All were damn fine bikes! I shoulda' been content with those! On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I no longer own it, but it was the remaindered '92 XO-1, purchased in '93 as without wheels or pedals that shortly moved me to order my various 26 wheeled custom roads from Rivendell. The XO-1 saw duty as a gofast, then as a commuter, until I sold it circa 1996. Not a bad bike, but nothing like Grant's later iterations on the same theme. Me, the one Bridgestone I'd really like is a RB-1. -- 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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] Re: Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
Still have the 1993 X0-1 I bought in September of 1993. Not entirely stock. My commuter on rainy days...it has fenders. B-17,CK headset , new CX70 caqntis,newer wheels w 105 rear and Suntour XC9000 hubs that Riv was selling for the ridiculously low price of $20. Stock frame,pedals,crank and Ritchey stem,newer heat-treated M-bars. A great bike. Along with its stablemates - 1997 A/R and 2001 Curt-built road and my latest fav SS PX-10 rivved up w M-bars and Nitto stem On Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:37:19 AM UTC-6, Mayfly wrote: Hiya, All! Along with my Blerito and my matie's Glorius; I recently found and adopted a fairly pristine 1992 RB-T into my small stable. I Rivved up the cockpit, added rack, some bags, and dynamo lighting, and upgraded Dia-Comp brakes to Paul cantis. Drivetrain is original mid level Sh'mano with orginal Sugino triple crank. Original Avocet 700c x 32 fastgrips are nearly new! Oh, and a B17 of course. A wonderfully easy-riding bike to jump on and go for a ride, one mile or an hundred! Mr Grant had it nailed back then as well. I be lucky, happy boy! See the attached photo. I also house a 1991 MB-1, which may possibly morph into a 1994 in the near future? Stranger things have happened. Marc in Las Cruces, NM__ Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kyxa-MdJGAgJ. 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's the big basket/small rack combo work out?
I do not see any reason the large Wald basket would work just fine on the M-12 rack. That said, the medium basket is just great and has very big overfill capacity when used with a net. I bought a Sackville rack bag and have an Acorn handlebar bag on another bike. But the simplicity of the rack and net get used most often. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7832253824/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zR66Wlb9ZNEJ. 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: Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
Do pre-Grant Bridgestones count? My Romulus replaced an 82'ish Antares LDT. Frame was too small, so I'm passing it on to a friend's kid, who wants to get into road riding. Nick W -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yHsrwccigVcJ. 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] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
Here are pics of the conversion. Sorry, because of the lighting, I couldn't get a good angle on the whole bike. Toshi http://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/sets/72157631926815235/ -- 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: Swift Industries, Bar ends, Tubus Cosmo, Sugino XD, 105/Mavic Wheelset, 64cm Touring Frame, more
Do you have any more information on the geometry of the Giant touring frame? Top tube length, frame angles? On Saturday, November 3, 2012 3:00:52 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: I have a ton of bike stuff for sale. Most of these pics were not taken today so if somebody really needs a super up to date pic let me know and I'll take one. I think I'll head to the garage tomorrow and post a Flickr set. Swift Industries Short Stack Panniers $200 ($270 new) These were used on 2 camping trips this summer and for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. They are in basically mint condition. Specially for something designed to last forever. I bought these at the Swift Industries workshop in Ballard. Best panniers you can get. I have another kiddo on the way and decided I'll build an extracycle for camping next year so I don't need these. Photos: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/577045_3957633148073_1817095096_n.jpg http://builtbyswift.com/products/2 (this is the bags on their site) Tubus Cosmo $150 Same deal: This was used on 2 camping trips this summer for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. This is the best rack money can buy. I think it's better than the Nitto because it has a better design. Bags can sit low and back so they ride nice and have plenty of heal clearance. Silver finish. Works great for tall frames with steep seatstays. Photos: http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Cosmo/Tubus-Cosmo-1.jpg Sorry the rack isn't in focus http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8151723375_e48110a2e8_h.jpg Nitto M-12 $80 New frame doesn't have cantis. Yay! I'll have to mount my Wald basket on something else. Boo! Like new. Installed once. Bolts included. 105, Mavic Open Sport wheelset $150 Used about a year. Not too many miles on them. Clean/nice. These were handbuilt but not by me. Shimano dura ace bar ends $25 Pretty scuffed up but work great. Not very good photo of them: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NjczWDYzOA==/$(KGrHqRHJEkFBb(!olR1BQdzlRJ3Lg~~60_12.JPG Sugino Triple XD2? $75 I believe it came original on a the Ram. Rivindell Roughy Toughies $50 I wish I knew the exact miles but they are no more than a few months old and not very many miles. New bike came with 32mm paselas and I'm going to stick with them. This is the best 28mm tire Iv'e tried. Love the smooth tread pattern. 2007 Shimano 8 speed XT long cage derailer $35 In nice shape. The all silver version. Another terrible pic: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/$(KGrHqR,!pwFB,2,ZF7SBQdzlNCQww~~60_12.JPG 64cm 1989 Giant of Holland Touring Frameset $200 Really interesting bike. I really like this frame but the top tube was too short for me. It has mounts for all sorts of extras. Wheel lock, rear tire generator, mid for eyelets, eyelets for both fenders and racks. Double butted chromo. Forged dropouts. Made in Holland supposedly. I'm the 2nd owner. Fits 33s and metal fenders just fine but only if you are competent at setting up metal fenders. I ended up running 28s because I am not. This is a great bike. Included: Generator Wheel lock Seat post Less than a year old bottom bracket - shimano, sealed original headset Origin 8 Ultimate Canti brakes. $50 I switched to some hard to set up but nice Shimano vintage ones to these and couldn't be happier. I got compliments on them all the time. Paid $80. Less than a year old. It's these: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WqZFOCcAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Deore Vintage Cantis, new salmon kool stops: $15 Came with my bike. I could never set these up very well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-piE2xgF2HsJ. 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] Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
List member and fellow 65cm Homer owner Dennis was kind enough to give me a ride to the western reaches of the Portland Oregon suburbs for the annual Oregon Randonneurs Verboort Sausage Populaire 110k. The trio that I was riding with finished in the coveted position of 3-way tie for lasthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-Way_Tie_(For_Last). We had been leap frogging with Dennis for much of the ride but he passed us at about the 80km mark and we didn't see him again until we were getting our cards signed at the finish. Not really any stand-out stories from the ride but it was a great way to spend the day. click here for pics of bikes, friends, scenery, and foodhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157631926087559/ --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UdQtLM7yOlQJ. 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: Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
My mountain bike is an '89 MB-1. With Nigel Smythe bag! http://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/7917162570/in/photostream Ryan On Sunday, November 4, 2012 7:37:19 AM UTC-8, Mayfly wrote: Hiya, All! Along with my Blerito and my matie's Glorius; I recently found and adopted a fairly pristine 1992 RB-T into my small stable. I Rivved up the cockpit, added rack, some bags, and dynamo lighting, and upgraded Dia-Comp brakes to Paul cantis. Drivetrain is original mid level Sh'mano with orginal Sugino triple crank. Original Avocet 700c x 32 fastgrips are nearly new! Oh, and a B17 of course. A wonderfully easy-riding bike to jump on and go for a ride, one mile or an hundred! Mr Grant had it nailed back then as well. I be lucky, happy boy! See the attached photo. I also house a 1991 MB-1, which may possibly morph into a 1994 in the near future? Stranger things have happened. Marc in Las Cruces, NM__ Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/PqlfFPUTghMJ. 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] Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-upended-campaign-week-20121104,0,4564508.story Third to last paragraph. Sounds like he's putting in some mile-high miles! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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] Re: FS: Swift Industries, Bar ends, Tubus Cosmo, Sugino XD, 105/Mavic Wheelset, 64cm Touring Frame, more
Ryan I'm interested in the bar end shifters, is the entire assembly included, e.g. end plugs and shifter handles? Could you post a better photo? Thanks On Saturday, November 3, 2012 5:00:52 PM UTC-5, Ryan Ray wrote: I have a ton of bike stuff for sale. Most of these pics were not taken today so if somebody really needs a super up to date pic let me know and I'll take one. I think I'll head to the garage tomorrow and post a Flickr set. Swift Industries Short Stack Panniers $200 ($270 new) These were used on 2 camping trips this summer and for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. They are in basically mint condition. Specially for something designed to last forever. I bought these at the Swift Industries workshop in Ballard. Best panniers you can get. I have another kiddo on the way and decided I'll build an extracycle for camping next year so I don't need these. Photos: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/577045_3957633148073_1817095096_n.jpg http://builtbyswift.com/products/2 (this is the bags on their site) Tubus Cosmo $150 Same deal: This was used on 2 camping trips this summer for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. This is the best rack money can buy. I think it's better than the Nitto because it has a better design. Bags can sit low and back so they ride nice and have plenty of heal clearance. Silver finish. Works great for tall frames with steep seatstays. Photos: http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Cosmo/Tubus-Cosmo-1.jpg Sorry the rack isn't in focus http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8151723375_e48110a2e8_h.jpg Nitto M-12 $80 New frame doesn't have cantis. Yay! I'll have to mount my Wald basket on something else. Boo! Like new. Installed once. Bolts included. 105, Mavic Open Sport wheelset $150 Used about a year. Not too many miles on them. Clean/nice. These were handbuilt but not by me. Shimano dura ace bar ends $25 Pretty scuffed up but work great. Not very good photo of them: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NjczWDYzOA==/$(KGrHqRHJEkFBb(!olR1BQdzlRJ3Lg~~60_12.JPG Sugino Triple XD2? $75 I believe it came original on a the Ram. Rivindell Roughy Toughies $50 I wish I knew the exact miles but they are no more than a few months old and not very many miles. New bike came with 32mm paselas and I'm going to stick with them. This is the best 28mm tire Iv'e tried. Love the smooth tread pattern. 2007 Shimano 8 speed XT long cage derailer $35 In nice shape. The all silver version. Another terrible pic: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/$(KGrHqR,!pwFB,2,ZF7SBQdzlNCQww~~60_12.JPG 64cm 1989 Giant of Holland Touring Frameset $200 Really interesting bike. I really like this frame but the top tube was too short for me. It has mounts for all sorts of extras. Wheel lock, rear tire generator, mid for eyelets, eyelets for both fenders and racks. Double butted chromo. Forged dropouts. Made in Holland supposedly. I'm the 2nd owner. Fits 33s and metal fenders just fine but only if you are competent at setting up metal fenders. I ended up running 28s because I am not. This is a great bike. Included: Generator Wheel lock Seat post Less than a year old bottom bracket - shimano, sealed original headset Origin 8 Ultimate Canti brakes. $50 I switched to some hard to set up but nice Shimano vintage ones to these and couldn't be happier. I got compliments on them all the time. Paid $80. Less than a year old. It's these: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WqZFOCcAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Deore Vintage Cantis, new salmon kool stops: $15 Came with my bike. I could never set these up very well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4t8cNbXHUpIJ. 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] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
Looks like it works perfectly, without fenders or with. Cush for the tush! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Toshi Takeuchi [tto...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 10:29 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up! Here are pics of the conversion. Sorry, because of the lighting, I couldn't get a good angle on the whole bike. Toshi http://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/sets/72157631926815235/ -- 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: How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?
Here is my list: Previous: 54cm Saluki another 54cm Saluki 53cm Legolas 54cm Road Standard 53cm Atlantis Current: 54cm Rambouillet Future?: 55cm Roadeo 54.5cm Atlantis (Toyo built) 54cm Quickbeam It has been great fun reading all of these posts. Cheers JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/lSlmEgJ8BUYJ. 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: Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
When I got into cycling in 93 I owned a Kona very briefly, maybe 2-3 months, which I sold to purchase an MB-2 that I rode for about 3yrs. It was initially rigid then I upgraded it with a Softride suspension stem. It was a great bike that served me well. I ended up selling it to a friend who as far as I know is still riding it. --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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody try a 650b Ram with Hetres?
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 4:09:13 AM UTC-5, IanA wrote: I'm wondering now if there is a way to convert a canti frame/fork designed for 700c? Without moving canti studs or creating a method of mounting the canti's lower with some sort of Frankenstein's bolt on arrangement I guess it's not feasible? Probably not necessary as most 700c canti frames offer enough clearance for reasonably wide tires, but this thread got me wondering. I'd pondered something similar awhile back, regarding Atlanti... the 26 ones can be upped to a 650b w/ Hetres, since they have clearance, if you use an adjustable v-brake like the Paul Motolites. For any 26 cantilever-braked bicycle, if it has clearance, such should work. Going the other way, from a 700c to a 650b, works for caliper-braked bikes, with longer calipers (ala Tektro). And there's where the simple ways end: to go the other way, to from a 700c to a 650b on cantis, is going to be moving posts. Conversely, if you had a 26 bike that used calipers, I doubt there'd be room to go up to a 650b, either. So, summary: 700c calipers to 650b, drop-dependent; or, 26 cantis to 650b, clearance-dependent. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zXnJn39WKPIJ. 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] Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
Thank you, Andy You guys had too much fun, and they saved some sausages for the last place trio. Bausage Sausage... Vunderbar! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Andy Smitty Schmidt [54ca...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 10:51 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut List member and fellow 65cm Homer owner Dennis was kind enough to give me a ride to the western reaches of the Portland Oregon suburbs for the annual Oregon Randonneurs Verboort Sausage Populaire 110k. The trio that I was riding with finished in the coveted position of 3-way tie for lasthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-Way_Tie_(For_Last). We had been leap frogging with Dennis for much of the ride but he passed us at about the 80km mark and we didn't see him again until we were getting our cards signed at the finish. Not really any stand-out stories from the ride but it was a great way to spend the day. click here for pics of bikes, friends, scenery, and foodhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157631926087559/ --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UdQtLM7yOlQJ. 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] Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
Andy, This is just a stunny set of photos. Is the populaire almost exclusively dedicated bike path? Just beautiful. -sv On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 12:51 PM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.comwrote: List member and fellow 65cm Homer owner Dennis was kind enough to give me a ride to the western reaches of the Portland Oregon suburbs for the annual Oregon Randonneurs Verboort Sausage Populaire 110k. The trio that I was riding with finished in the coveted position of 3-way tie for lasthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-Way_Tie_(For_Last). We had been leap frogging with Dennis for much of the ride but he passed us at about the 80km mark and we didn't see him again until we were getting our cards signed at the finish. Not really any stand-out stories from the ride but it was a great way to spend the day. click here for pics of bikes, friends, scenery, and foodhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157631926087559/ --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UdQtLM7yOlQJ. 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: Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
Does anyone add suspension stems or seatposts to Rivendells? Long ago, pre-Rivendell, I used a Softride plus an early (CODA) suspension seatpost on a conventional mountain bike and found the setup very comfortable on washboard -- hard, 35 psi 1.95 tires, of course. I hear the Thudbuster is good. I probably would not bother for my current offroad bike, the Fargo, but if I ever set up a dedicated mountain bike, I would consider a suspension stem and good suspension seatpost -- but would not want the complexity and weight of a fork or rear suspension -- I think. On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: When I got into cycling in 93 I owned a Kona very briefly, maybe 2-3 months, which I sold to purchase an MB-2 that I rode for about 3yrs. It was initially rigid then I upgraded it with a Softride suspension stem. It was a great bike that served me well. I ended up selling it to a friend who as far as I know is still riding it. --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. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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: Anybody try a 650b Ram with Hetres?
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 2:11:27 PM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: On Sunday, November 4, 2012 4:09:13 AM UTC-5, IanA wrote: I'm wondering now if there is a way to convert a canti frame/fork designed for 700c? Without moving canti studs or creating a method of mounting the canti's lower with some sort of Frankenstein's bolt on arrangement I guess it's not feasible? Probably not necessary as most 700c canti frames offer enough clearance for reasonably wide tires, but this thread got me wondering. I'd pondered something similar awhile back, regarding Atlanti... the 26 ones can be upped to a 650b w/ Hetres, since they have clearance, if you use an adjustable v-brake like the Paul Motolites. For any 26 cantilever-braked bicycle, if it has clearance, such should work. Going the other way, from a 700c to a 650b, works for caliper-braked bikes, with longer calipers (ala Tektro). And there's where the simple ways end: to go the other way, to from a 700c to a 650b on cantis, is going to be moving posts. Conversely, if you had a 26 bike that used calipers, I doubt there'd be room to go up to a 650b, either. So, summary: 700c calipers to 650b, drop-dependent; or, 26 cantis to 650b, clearance-dependent. Oh! PS: I know you asked about 700c canti bikes, but, for those interested in 650b-ishness on a 26 wheeled bike w/o changing wheels, could look at http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/compass-tires-in-26-x-1-75/ FWIW... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/JVv8tfdTOuoJ. 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] How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?
I'm in for a few. . . Out: Miss the 61 Atlantis and the Custom 56 Atlantis (too small) 56 Hillborne (never built up) 61 Atlantis http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157630175215774/ 59.5 2002 Curt built Custom Road (a tad small) http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157630302375486/ 54.5 Atlantis (flipped) http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157629168777131/ In: All except the unbuilt Hunq in regular commuter rotation 60 Quickbeam (winter bike) http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157625727619871/ 60 Willbury 1995 Custom fixed gear (Waterford built - sweet) http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/popelance30.htm 58 Hunq (under construction for off-road) Elton Pope-Lance Natick, MA On Oct 30, 2012, at 3:55 PM, Michael wrote: I'll start: 1 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0b2Je-GaWxoJ. 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: Swift Industries, Bar ends, Tubus Cosmo, Sugino XD, 105/Mavic Wheelset, 64cm Touring Frame, more
Bar ends and deore cantis are sold thanks. I'm getting tons of emails so sorry if yours slips through the cracks. - Ryan On Saturday, November 3, 2012 3:00:52 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: I have a ton of bike stuff for sale. Most of these pics were not taken today so if somebody really needs a super up to date pic let me know and I'll take one. I think I'll head to the garage tomorrow and post a Flickr set. Swift Industries Short Stack Panniers $200 ($270 new) These were used on 2 camping trips this summer and for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. They are in basically mint condition. Specially for something designed to last forever. I bought these at the Swift Industries workshop in Ballard. Best panniers you can get. I have another kiddo on the way and decided I'll build an extracycle for camping next year so I don't need these. Photos: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/577045_3957633148073_1817095096_n.jpg http://builtbyswift.com/products/2 (this is the bags on their site) Tubus Cosmo $150 Same deal: This was used on 2 camping trips this summer for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. This is the best rack money can buy. I think it's better than the Nitto because it has a better design. Bags can sit low and back so they ride nice and have plenty of heal clearance. Silver finish. Works great for tall frames with steep seatstays. Photos: http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Cosmo/Tubus-Cosmo-1.jpg Sorry the rack isn't in focus http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8151723375_e48110a2e8_h.jpg Nitto M-12 $80 New frame doesn't have cantis. Yay! I'll have to mount my Wald basket on something else. Boo! Like new. Installed once. Bolts included. 105, Mavic Open Sport wheelset $150 Used about a year. Not too many miles on them. Clean/nice. These were handbuilt but not by me. Shimano dura ace bar ends $25 Pretty scuffed up but work great. Not very good photo of them: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NjczWDYzOA==/$(KGrHqRHJEkFBb(!olR1BQdzlRJ3Lg~~60_12.JPG Sugino Triple XD2? $75 I believe it came original on a the Ram. Rivindell Roughy Toughies $50 I wish I knew the exact miles but they are no more than a few months old and not very many miles. New bike came with 32mm paselas and I'm going to stick with them. This is the best 28mm tire Iv'e tried. Love the smooth tread pattern. 2007 Shimano 8 speed XT long cage derailer $35 In nice shape. The all silver version. Another terrible pic: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/$(KGrHqR,!pwFB,2,ZF7SBQdzlNCQww~~60_12.JPG 64cm 1989 Giant of Holland Touring Frameset $200 Really interesting bike. I really like this frame but the top tube was too short for me. It has mounts for all sorts of extras. Wheel lock, rear tire generator, mid for eyelets, eyelets for both fenders and racks. Double butted chromo. Forged dropouts. Made in Holland supposedly. I'm the 2nd owner. Fits 33s and metal fenders just fine but only if you are competent at setting up metal fenders. I ended up running 28s because I am not. This is a great bike. Included: Generator Wheel lock Seat post Less than a year old bottom bracket - shimano, sealed original headset Origin 8 Ultimate Canti brakes. $50 I switched to some hard to set up but nice Shimano vintage ones to these and couldn't be happier. I got compliments on them all the time. Paid $80. Less than a year old. It's these: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WqZFOCcAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Deore Vintage Cantis, new salmon kool stops: $15 Came with my bike. I could never set these up very well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/NMF4rP2kWmIJ. 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: Swift Industries, Bar ends, Tubus Cosmo, Sugino XD, 105/Mavic Wheelset, 64cm Touring Frame, more
derailer sold too. Detailed measurements of frame and pics of crankset coming soon. Multiple people asked about the M-12. $80 doesn't include shipping. $90 shipped. Everything sold before Friday should ship Saturday. Thanks! - Ryan On Saturday, November 3, 2012 3:00:52 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: I have a ton of bike stuff for sale. Most of these pics were not taken today so if somebody really needs a super up to date pic let me know and I'll take one. I think I'll head to the garage tomorrow and post a Flickr set. Swift Industries Short Stack Panniers $200 ($270 new) These were used on 2 camping trips this summer and for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. They are in basically mint condition. Specially for something designed to last forever. I bought these at the Swift Industries workshop in Ballard. Best panniers you can get. I have another kiddo on the way and decided I'll build an extracycle for camping next year so I don't need these. Photos: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/577045_3957633148073_1817095096_n.jpg http://builtbyswift.com/products/2 (this is the bags on their site) Tubus Cosmo $150 Same deal: This was used on 2 camping trips this summer for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. This is the best rack money can buy. I think it's better than the Nitto because it has a better design. Bags can sit low and back so they ride nice and have plenty of heal clearance. Silver finish. Works great for tall frames with steep seatstays. Photos: http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Cosmo/Tubus-Cosmo-1.jpg Sorry the rack isn't in focus http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8151723375_e48110a2e8_h.jpg Nitto M-12 $80 New frame doesn't have cantis. Yay! I'll have to mount my Wald basket on something else. Boo! Like new. Installed once. Bolts included. 105, Mavic Open Sport wheelset $150 Used about a year. Not too many miles on them. Clean/nice. These were handbuilt but not by me. Shimano dura ace bar ends $25 Pretty scuffed up but work great. Not very good photo of them: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NjczWDYzOA==/$(KGrHqRHJEkFBb(!olR1BQdzlRJ3Lg~~60_12.JPG Sugino Triple XD2? $75 I believe it came original on a the Ram. Rivindell Roughy Toughies $50 I wish I knew the exact miles but they are no more than a few months old and not very many miles. New bike came with 32mm paselas and I'm going to stick with them. This is the best 28mm tire Iv'e tried. Love the smooth tread pattern. 2007 Shimano 8 speed XT long cage derailer $35 In nice shape. The all silver version. Another terrible pic: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/$(KGrHqR,!pwFB,2,ZF7SBQdzlNCQww~~60_12.JPG 64cm 1989 Giant of Holland Touring Frameset $200 Really interesting bike. I really like this frame but the top tube was too short for me. It has mounts for all sorts of extras. Wheel lock, rear tire generator, mid for eyelets, eyelets for both fenders and racks. Double butted chromo. Forged dropouts. Made in Holland supposedly. I'm the 2nd owner. Fits 33s and metal fenders just fine but only if you are competent at setting up metal fenders. I ended up running 28s because I am not. This is a great bike. Included: Generator Wheel lock Seat post Less than a year old bottom bracket - shimano, sealed original headset Origin 8 Ultimate Canti brakes. $50 I switched to some hard to set up but nice Shimano vintage ones to these and couldn't be happier. I got compliments on them all the time. Paid $80. Less than a year old. It's these: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WqZFOCcAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Deore Vintage Cantis, new salmon kool stops: $15 Came with my bike. I could never set these up very well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7Thuy9seepUJ. 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] How many Rivendell bicycles have you owned?
Sweet, and Sweeter! I wish I'd chosen track ends for my fixed Rivs. But that's a very minor complaint. On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Elton Pope-Lance velomer...@gmail.comwrote: 60 Quickbeam (winter bike) http://www.flickr.com/photos/20909677@N05/sets/72157625727619871/ 1995 Custom fixed gear (Waterford built - sweet) http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/popelance30.htm - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times
It's 15.2 miles from Denver to Golden, not so many mile-high miles. Maynard Hershon once lived in Tucson, until he dissed the place and moved on. He hasn't been missed here to my knowledge... Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Nov 4, 11:26 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-upended-campaign... Third to last paragraph. Sounds like he's putting in some mile-high miles! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things (including my Sam, thanks Forrest) and generally tried to be helpful when I have something to add. I find the people here generally quite knowledgable and friendly. It is a good groupvand I'm happy to be part of it. Once in a while, though, I have experienced something which to be seems very strange and a bit insulting. A few times people have refused to complete a transaction with me when they find out I live overseas. Shipping costs have not been the issue, it seems more loke a lack of willingness to trust a random foriegner on the internet. I just lost a sale on another group in circumstances like those. The buyer got the answeres he was looking for to his questions and then balked when he saw thay my email wasn't from the US. I feel like I'm missing something here. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times
Well, they're still mile-high! On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: It's 15.2 miles from Denver to Golden, not so many mile-high miles. Maynard Hershon once lived in Tucson, until he dissed the place and moved on. He hasn't been missed here to my knowledge... Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Nov 4, 11:26 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-upended-campaign... Third to last paragraph. Sounds like he's putting in some mile-high miles! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up!
On 11/4/12, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote: Looks like it works perfectly, without fenders or with. Cush for the tush! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Toshi Takeuchi [tto...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2012 10:29 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Ram 650b with Hetre conversion update 2--test ride, thumbs up! Here are pics of the conversion. Sorry, because of the lighting, I couldn't get a good angle on the whole bike. Toshi http://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/sets/72157631926815235/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Industries, Bar ends, Tubus Cosmo, Sugino XD, 105/Mavic Wheelset, 64cm Touring Frame, more
I was confused about my derailer for sale. It wasn't xt it was lx. Sorry for the confusion. So I have two derailers for sale. An 2007 LX normal in nice condition and a newer model LX rapid rise which needs a new bottom pully. Both 8 speed though I guess the newer one would work 9 speed too. Sorry for the confusion. The regular all silver LX is $40 shipped and the rapid rise is $35 shipped. Derailer and crankset photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrray/sets/72157631929618910/ Thanks, Ryan Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/N_jf3GJGV5AJ. 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] A Bit of Rivendell History
Had the chance to ride a bit with Tom Ritchey yesterday (he was in town for his induction into the US Bicycling Hall of Fame). I was riding on my green Quickbeam, which prompted Tom to recall the first frame he ever built for Grant (he made a few in the early days). That frame, he recalled, was made before he had acquired equipment to *spray* paint on frames, so it was painted with a *brush*. He used a marine enamel, and as he recalled it turned out just fine. Photos from the ride, hosted by the USBHOF, are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157631920002062/show/ --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: Swift Industries, Bar ends, Tubus Cosmo, Sugino XD, 105/Mavic Wheelset, 64cm Touring Frame, more
Nitto M-12 is sold. - Ryan On Saturday, November 3, 2012 3:00:52 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote: I have a ton of bike stuff for sale. Most of these pics were not taken today so if somebody really needs a super up to date pic let me know and I'll take one. I think I'll head to the garage tomorrow and post a Flickr set. Swift Industries Short Stack Panniers $200 ($270 new) These were used on 2 camping trips this summer and for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. They are in basically mint condition. Specially for something designed to last forever. I bought these at the Swift Industries workshop in Ballard. Best panniers you can get. I have another kiddo on the way and decided I'll build an extracycle for camping next year so I don't need these. Photos: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/577045_3957633148073_1817095096_n.jpg http://builtbyswift.com/products/2 (this is the bags on their site) Tubus Cosmo $150 Same deal: This was used on 2 camping trips this summer for a few weeks while commuting before I switched to a different setup. This is the best rack money can buy. I think it's better than the Nitto because it has a better design. Bags can sit low and back so they ride nice and have plenty of heal clearance. Silver finish. Works great for tall frames with steep seatstays. Photos: http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Cosmo/Tubus-Cosmo-1.jpg Sorry the rack isn't in focus http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8151723375_e48110a2e8_h.jpg Nitto M-12 $80 New frame doesn't have cantis. Yay! I'll have to mount my Wald basket on something else. Boo! Like new. Installed once. Bolts included. 105, Mavic Open Sport wheelset $150 Used about a year. Not too many miles on them. Clean/nice. These were handbuilt but not by me. Shimano dura ace bar ends $25 Pretty scuffed up but work great. Not very good photo of them: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NjczWDYzOA==/$(KGrHqRHJEkFBb(!olR1BQdzlRJ3Lg~~60_12.JPG Sugino Triple XD2? $75 I believe it came original on a the Ram. Rivindell Roughy Toughies $50 I wish I knew the exact miles but they are no more than a few months old and not very many miles. New bike came with 32mm paselas and I'm going to stick with them. This is the best 28mm tire Iv'e tried. Love the smooth tread pattern. 2007 Shimano 8 speed XT long cage derailer $35 In nice shape. The all silver version. Another terrible pic: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-Rivendell-Rambouillet-Extra-Large-touring-bike-/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/$(KGrHqR,!pwFB,2,ZF7SBQdzlNCQww~~60_12.JPG 64cm 1989 Giant of Holland Touring Frameset $200 Really interesting bike. I really like this frame but the top tube was too short for me. It has mounts for all sorts of extras. Wheel lock, rear tire generator, mid for eyelets, eyelets for both fenders and racks. Double butted chromo. Forged dropouts. Made in Holland supposedly. I'm the 2nd owner. Fits 33s and metal fenders just fine but only if you are competent at setting up metal fenders. I ended up running 28s because I am not. This is a great bike. Included: Generator Wheel lock Seat post Less than a year old bottom bracket - shimano, sealed original headset Origin 8 Ultimate Canti brakes. $50 I switched to some hard to set up but nice Shimano vintage ones to these and couldn't be happier. I got compliments on them all the time. Paid $80. Less than a year old. It's these: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WqZFOCcAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Deore Vintage Cantis, new salmon kool stops: $15 Came with my bike. I could never set these up very well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/YtWQde4pt1gJ. 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: A Bit of Rivendell History
I love that TR still rocks the leather hairnet. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 3:10:50 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Had the chance to ride a bit with Tom Ritchey yesterday (he was in town for his induction into the US Bicycling Hall of Fame). I was riding on my green Quickbeam, which prompted Tom to recall the first frame he ever built for Grant (he made a few in the early days). That frame, he recalled, was made before he had acquired equipment to *spray* paint on frames, so it was painted with a *brush*. He used a marine enamel, and as he recalled it turned out just fine. Photos from the ride, hosted by the USBHOF, are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157631920002062/show/ --Eric campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Wv-2c0VPFnkJ. 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: A Bit of Rivendell History
Yes, I meant to ask where he buys those. I didn't know they were still manufactured. --Eric On Nov 4, 2012, at 3:20 PM, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote: I love that TR still rocks the leather hairnet. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 3:10:50 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Had the chance to ride a bit with Tom Ritchey yesterday (he was in town for his induction into the US Bicycling Hall of Fame). I was riding on my green Quickbeam, which prompted Tom to recall the first frame he ever built for Grant (he made a few in the early days). That frame, he recalled, was made before he had acquired equipment to *spray* paint on frames, so it was painted with a *brush*. He used a marine enamel, and as he recalled it turned out just fine. Photos from the ride, hosted by the USBHOF, are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157631920002062/show/ --Eric campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Wv-2c0VPFnkJ. 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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
I've found it's not about shipping costs it's about shipping pain-in-the-assness. If I ship something in the US I don't have disclose what is in it or worry about customs or anything. If I do the same to overseas I do. Having shipped something to korea once and had to go through a million questions and even THEN have to play whack-a-mole with customs on the other end just to get the goods to the recipient I understand why someone would want to avoid the mess. It's not about distrust of YOU it's about dealing with irritating officials. -sv On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things (including my Sam, thanks Forrest) and generally tried to be helpful when I have something to add. I find the people here generally quite knowledgable and friendly. It is a good groupvand I'm happy to be part of it. Once in a while, though, I have experienced something which to be seems very strange and a bit insulting. A few times people have refused to complete a transaction with me when they find out I live overseas. Shipping costs have not been the issue, it seems more loke a lack of willingness to trust a random foriegner on the internet. I just lost a sale on another group in circumstances like those. The buyer got the answeres he was looking for to his questions and then balked when he saw thay my email wasn't from the US. I feel like I'm missing something here. 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. -- 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] Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
Call this ride Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground, and get the White Stripes to get back together for an end-of-ride concert. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aIp7ZbXZDw --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com On Nov 4, 2012, at 9:51 AM, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: List member and fellow 65cm Homer owner Dennis was kind enough to give me a ride to the western reaches of the Portland Oregon suburbs for the annual Oregon Randonneurs Verboort Sausage Populaire 110k. The trio that I was riding with finished in the coveted position of 3-way tie for last. We had been leap frogging with Dennis for much of the ride but he passed us at about the 80km mark and we didn't see him again until we were getting our cards signed at the finish. Not really any stand-out stories from the ride but it was a great way to spend the day. click here for pics of bikes, friends, scenery, and food --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UdQtLM7yOlQJ. 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: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
Jay: That does seem a bit odd, especially if by trade you mean swap my X for your Y. OTH, if currency is involved, much of the rest of the world is way ahead of the US in currency conversion. Going to a US bank with anything other than Yankee bucks gets some pretty strange responses. That's the only reason I can come up with, and it's not valid if your transactions are in USD. Don't let our provincial attitudes get you down. dougP On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:16:54 PM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things (including my Sam, thanks Forrest) and generally tried to be helpful when I have something to add. I find the people here generally quite knowledgable and friendly. It is a good groupvand I'm happy to be part of it. Once in a while, though, I have experienced something which to be seems very strange and a bit insulting. A few times people have refused to complete a transaction with me when they find out I live overseas. Shipping costs have not been the issue, it seems more loke a lack of willingness to trust a random foriegner on the internet. I just lost a sale on another group in circumstances like those. The buyer got the answeres he was looking for to his questions and then balked when he saw thay my email wasn't from the US. I feel like I'm missing something here. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hgJH-MJT5i4J. 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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
I don't buy and sell on line as much as I did a few years back. Most of my dealings were with people in the U.S. and Japan, but I had some successful transactions with people in Europe, Israel, Mexico and South America. Probably unfair to paint an entire continent, but I would block Africa from my eBay listings because of some weird communications that came out of Nigeria (in my defense, at the time at least eBay only let you block all of Africa and not individual countries). The most troublesome international deal I ever did was with an apparently eccentric person out of Canada. His auction was open to the U.S. so I bid and won. But then he did not want paypal, a cashiers check, or credit card. Rather he wanted me to send money via a bank transfer. I took an hour off of work, did a bunch of paper work, followed up and verified the payment went through only to have the guy send me a bunch of angry e mails complaining about some fee HIS bank added on the back end of the transaction. The transactions with Israel were a walk in the park by comparison. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wBNiNTB-hHoJ. 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: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times
He dissed the place for multiple run-ins with maniac drivers. I'd be pissed, too. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:02:30 PM UTC-8, Jim Cloud wrote: It's 15.2 miles from Denver to Golden, not so many mile-high miles. Maynard Hershon once lived in Tucson, until he dissed the place and moved on. He hasn't been missed here to my knowledge... Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Nov 4, 11:26 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-upended-campaign... Third to last paragraph. Sounds like he's putting in some mile-high miles! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/JKqeDmT0qT0J. 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] Proto Bombadil on Diablo
I bought a 56 proto-Bombadil that RBW was selling last week. I built it up today with whatever I had on hand so I could ride it. I'll be changing a few things, like adding a front derailer so my fingers don't get greasy shifting. It's a blast to ride -- smooth over the rough stuff, rails corners, and it has all those handy braze-ons for luggage capacity. Here are a few pics, including a couple shots from another recent ride on Diablo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157631930173444/with/8155803596/ happy trails! jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Proto Bombadil on Diablo
Looks awesome. I have to say kicking myself for having missed this one as by the time I checked the Site it was gone. I think the 56 parallel tt model Bombadil is almost as rare as the legolas. I have the 52 and love it but for $900 definitely would have taken a chance that the 56 would fit. Live and learn, and ride, Haha. On Nov 4, 2012 6:40 PM, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: I bought a 56 proto-Bombadil that RBW was selling last week. I built it up today with whatever I had on hand so I could ride it. I'll be changing a few things, like adding a front derailer so my fingers don't get greasy shifting. It's a blast to ride -- smooth over the rough stuff, rails corners, and it has all those handy braze-ons for luggage capacity. Here are a few pics, including a couple shots from another recent ride on Diablo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157631930173444/with/8155803596/ happy trails! jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
U.S.A... U.S.A... U.S.A... I've noticed how a LOT of people don't want to ship intl on ebay. I kinda' like buying stuff from Canada, GB, France, or wherever as I figure there are a lot of people that are scared to buy it. You know, because of terrorists. When I sell stuff on ebaby, I'm happy to ship internationally as I'm always hoping two Russian oil barons will get into a bidding war and drive the price up!!! I use Paypal and charge extra ($3-$5, depending on my mood) for having to wait in line at the post office, but that's the extent of it. I'm sure there could be customs issues on the other end, but after it leaves my hands, that's not my problem. Always get an intl tracking number from the customs forms to confirm it's been sent. And US customs has NEVER been a hassle for clearing small items. I did ship some vases from Spain once, and that took a while to clear, but that's the extent of it. Sounds like you ran into some bad luck, don't give up on us! U.S.A... U.S.A... U.S.A... On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: I don't buy and sell on line as much as I did a few years back. Most of my dealings were with people in the U.S. and Japan, but I had some successful transactions with people in Europe, Israel, Mexico and South America. Probably unfair to paint an entire continent, but I would block Africa from my eBay listings because of some weird communications that came out of Nigeria (in my defense, at the time at least eBay only let you block all of Africa and not individual countries). The most troublesome international deal I ever did was with an apparently eccentric person out of Canada. His auction was open to the U.S. so I bid and won. But then he did not want paypal, a cashiers check, or credit card. Rather he wanted me to send money via a bank transfer. I took an hour off of work, did a bunch of paper work, followed up and verified the payment went through only to have the guy send me a bunch of angry e mails complaining about some fee HIS bank added on the back end of the transaction. The transactions with Israel were a walk in the park by comparison. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wBNiNTB-hHoJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
I always open my ebay auctions up to international bidders. Even if the goods sell to a US American, foreign bidders can drive the price way up. Ken On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: U.S.A... U.S.A... U.S.A... I've noticed how a LOT of people don't want to ship intl on ebay. I kinda' like buying stuff from Canada, GB, France, or wherever as I figure there are a lot of people that are scared to buy it. You know, because of terrorists. When I sell stuff on ebaby, I'm happy to ship internationally as I'm always hoping two Russian oil barons will get into a bidding war and drive the price up!!! I use Paypal and charge extra ($3-$5, depending on my mood) for having to wait in line at the post office, but that's the extent of it. I'm sure there could be customs issues on the other end, but after it leaves my hands, that's not my problem. Always get an intl tracking number from the customs forms to confirm it's been sent. And US customs has NEVER been a hassle for clearing small items. I did ship some vases from Spain once, and that took a while to clear, but that's the extent of it. Sounds like you ran into some bad luck, don't give up on us! U.S.A... U.S.A... U.S.A... On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: I don't buy and sell on line as much as I did a few years back. Most of my dealings were with people in the U.S. and Japan, but I had some successful transactions with people in Europe, Israel, Mexico and South America. Probably unfair to paint an entire continent, but I would block Africa from my eBay listings because of some weird communications that came out of Nigeria (in my defense, at the time at least eBay only let you block all of Africa and not individual countries). The most troublesome international deal I ever did was with an apparently eccentric person out of Canada. His auction was open to the U.S. so I bid and won. But then he did not want paypal, a cashiers check, or credit card. Rather he wanted me to send money via a bank transfer. I took an hour off of work, did a bunch of paper work, followed up and verified the payment went through only to have the guy send me a bunch of angry e mails complaining about some fee HIS bank added on the back end of the transaction. The transactions with Israel were a walk in the park by comparison. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wBNiNTB-hHoJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -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. -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- 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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
I've never had any trouble purchasing from foreign merchants on Ebay, as long as they are doing business using PayPal. I've gotten cameras from Russia, lots of stuff from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and a few other odds and ends. My real problem isn't dealing the folks in foreign countries, it's all the folks only willing to ship to CONUS as I live in Hawaii. I've checked on shipping prices and sometimes it's actually more expensive to ship from the west coast to the east coast than it is to ship to Hawaii - and, at least for small items, priority mail one-price boxes are the same everyone in the US, CONUS or otherwise. I get it with big items but small stuffsigh. I've often thought of selling a Brooks saddle I don't need (B-68) but putting non-CONUS only. :-) Aloha, Bob On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things (including my Sam, thanks Forrest) and generally tried to be helpful when I have something to add. I find the people here generally quite knowledgable and friendly. It is a good groupvand I'm happy to be part of it. Once in a while, though, I have experienced something which to be seems very strange and a bit insulting. A few times people have refused to complete a transaction with me when they find out I live overseas. Shipping costs have not been the issue, it seems more loke a lack of willingness to trust a random foriegner on the internet. I just lost a sale on another group in circumstances like those. The buyer got the answeres he was looking for to his questions and then balked when he saw thay my email wasn't from the US. I feel like I'm missing something here. 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. -- Robert Harrison Honolulu, HI rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.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: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:16:54 PM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things cut My wife is an ebay seller and is hesitant to sell outside the U.S. It's not the buyers, it just seems like things go wrong with international shipping. Once she issued a few refunds, she quit sending items out of the country. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/abfuYWSslIsJ. 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: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 5:13:47 PM UTC-8, Frank Quan wrote: On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:16:54 PM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things cut My wife is an ebay seller and is hesitant to sell outside the U.S. It's not the buyers, it just seems like things go wrong with international shipping. Once she issued a few refunds, she quit sending items out of the country. There are certainly a number of individual reasons for not wanting to transact informal business across international boundaries, but I'd say the biggest reason is that the USA is full of xenophobes. Heck, there are still plenty of 'Murcans who don't know that Hawaii and New Mexico are states. I once traded vintage mandolins with an Irish gentleman in China after I got to know him a bit. China Post and USPS International were both amazingly efficient. The mandolins reached their destinations intact and remarkably quickly. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/i-qZF6qpF7kJ. 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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
I've had little hassle shipping to Canada apart from having to stand in the usual interminable line at the PO; ditto (at least once) to Australia. I make one warning: when you post for sale with price including shipping, ***be sure to specify if this is CONUS only***. I once sold a small item with modest shipping attached to the price only to find out after the money arrived that the buyer was in Canada; the additional cost of shipping (western Canada IIRC) just about wiped out any surplus. For the record, I am willing to ship internationally but for (1) additional shipping and (2) a bit more to add to the hassle of having to stand in line and deal with the PO. On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 5:17 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: U.S.A... U.S.A... U.S.A... I've noticed how a LOT of people don't want to ship intl on ebay. I kinda' like buying stuff from Canada, GB, France, or wherever as I figure there are a lot of people that are scared to buy it. You know, because of terrorists. When I sell stuff on ebaby, I'm happy to ship internationally as I'm always hoping two Russian oil barons will get into a bidding war and drive the price up!!! I use Paypal and charge extra ($3-$5, depending on my mood) for having to wait in line at the post office, but that's the extent of it. I'm sure there could be customs issues on the other end, but after it leaves my hands, that's not my problem. Always get an intl tracking number from the customs forms to confirm it's been sent. And US customs has NEVER been a hassle for clearing small items. I did ship some vases from Spain once, and that took a while to clear, but that's the extent of it. Sounds like you ran into some bad luck, don't give up on us! U.S.A... U.S.A... U.S.A... On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: I don't buy and sell on line as much as I did a few years back. Most of my dealings were with people in the U.S. and Japan, but I had some successful transactions with people in Europe, Israel, Mexico and South America. Probably unfair to paint an entire continent, but I would block Africa from my eBay listings because of some weird communications that came out of Nigeria (in my defense, at the time at least eBay only let you block all of Africa and not individual countries). The most troublesome international deal I ever did was with an apparently eccentric person out of Canada. His auction was open to the U.S. so I bid and won. But then he did not want paypal, a cashiers check, or credit card. Rather he wanted me to send money via a bank transfer. I took an hour off of work, did a bunch of paper work, followed up and verified the payment went through only to have the guy send me a bunch of angry e mails complaining about some fee HIS bank added on the back end of the transaction. The transactions with Israel were a walk in the park by comparison. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wBNiNTB-hHoJ. 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: Heck, there are still plenty of 'Murcans who don't know that Hawaii and New Mexico are states. We are???!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IucBp1yrr7A -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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] Proto Bombadil on Diablo
wh-AT?!! right on, Good Sir! hey- send or txt me your new-ish cell number. My phone finally died, and I lost any phone numbers from the last couple years... well played - those hunqadils are pretty solid and I think, in a long view, inspired bikes... Hard to pare down when folks keep raising the ante- I'm preparing to put the Trek 720 on the chopping block... congrats =- Joe On 11/4/12, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: I bought a 56 proto-Bombadil that RBW was selling last week. I built it up today with whatever I had on hand so I could ride it. I'll be changing a few things, like adding a front derailer so my fingers don't get greasy shifting. It's a blast to ride -- smooth over the rough stuff, rails corners, and it has all those handy braze-ons for luggage capacity. Here are a few pics, including a couple shots from another recent ride on Diablo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157631930173444/with/8155803596/ happy trails! jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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: Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
Dude, glad you got to do that ride. Great images. Like practically every other randonneuring event this year, it happened on a day I was scheduled to work. I've ridden that route and it's great, much better than the one they used in years past. I would have loved to have seen more pictures of that Hillborne. Any chance you'll be able to do any brevets next spring? I've been entertaining thoughts of sitting out randonneuring next year but that probably won't happen... Let's ride soon. --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: Proto Bombadil on Diablo
You're killin' me, Jim. That 48 Proto is still there, and I still don't have another spare 900 bucks lying around after my recent - and still not built - Saluki purchase. Oy! Joe #firstworldproblems Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 3:40:35 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: I bought a 56 proto-Bombadil that RBW was selling last week. I built it up today with whatever I had on hand so I could ride it. I'll be changing a few things, like adding a front derailer so my fingers don't get greasy shifting. It's a blast to ride -- smooth over the rough stuff, rails corners, and it has all those handy braze-ons for luggage capacity. Here are a few pics, including a couple shots from another recent ride on Diablo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157631930173444/with/8155803596/ happy trails! jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/JWKLn4obBbcJ. 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: Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
Nice photos.good friends, decent weather, what a great combination. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:51:20 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: List member and fellow 65cm Homer owner Dennis was kind enough to give me a ride to the western reaches of the Portland Oregon suburbs for the annual Oregon Randonneurs Verboort Sausage Populaire 110k. The trio that I was riding with finished in the coveted position of 3-way tie for lasthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-Way_Tie_(For_Last). We had been leap frogging with Dennis for much of the ride but he passed us at about the 80km mark and we didn't see him again until we were getting our cards signed at the finish. Not really any stand-out stories from the ride but it was a great way to spend the day. click here for pics of bikes, friends, scenery, and foodhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157631926087559/ --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/JV7ONTOwaHEJ. 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: Proto Bombadil on Diablo
Best hash-tag moniker ever! On 11/4/2012 7:04 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: You're killin' me, Jim. That 48 Proto is still there, and I still don't have another spare 900 bucks lying around after my recent - and still not built - Saluki purchase. Oy! Joe #firstworldproblems Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 3:40:35 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: I bought a 56 proto-Bombadil that RBW was selling last week. I built it up today with whatever I had on hand so I could ride it. I'll be changing a few things, like adding a front derailer so my fingers don't get greasy shifting. It's a blast to ride -- smooth over the rough stuff, rails corners, and it has all those handy braze-ons for luggage capacity. Here are a few pics, including a couple shots from another recent ride on Diablo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157631930173444/with/8155803596/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/sets/72157631930173444/with/8155803596/ happy trails! jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/JWKLn4obBbcJ. 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2742 / Virus Database: 2617/5872 - Release Date: 11/03/12 -- 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] FT--Dove bar for moustache?
Hi, folks: At last I have found the magic stem/height combo for moustache bars. I have a pair of slightly used Dove bars I'm not using and would like to trade for 25.4 Nitto moustache bars. I could also use an 80mm Periscopa with the long quill. If you don't wanna trade but wanna sell let me know. Thanks! Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kx8WGkclFTIJ. 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: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
Wait a sec... when did ALIENS get their own state?! Y'know those Hawaiians speak Hawaiian, and you guys have Area 51, so I'm uneasy with all this. Does anyone even dare ship to NM? On 11/4/2012 5:35 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com mailto:mather...@gmail.com wrote: Heck, there are still plenty of 'Murcans who don't know that Hawaii and New Mexico are states. We are???!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IucBp1yrr7A -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2742 / Virus Database: 2617/5872 - Release Date: 11/03/12 -- 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: Friend of Rivendell Maynard Hershon in LA Times
Since you haven't lived in Tucson, I don't think you should judge what our conditions are regarding cycling. I've lived here since 1978, Tucson is definitely a very good place for cycling (I've also lived in Boulder, CO, by the way). Tucson is rated a Gold status as a Bicycle Friendly City by the League of American Bicyclists. If you happen to know any city in the U.S., of a size approximate to Tucson (roughly 1,000,000) with drivers who never behave in an aggressive or discourteous manner to cyclists, please let me know where that city is located. Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Nov 4, 4:37 pm, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: He dissed the place for multiple run-ins with maniac drivers. I'd be pissed, too. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:02:30 PM UTC-8, Jim Cloud wrote: It's 15.2 miles from Denver to Golden, not so many mile-high miles. Maynard Hershon once lived in Tucson, until he dissed the place and moved on. He hasn't been missed here to my knowledge... Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Nov 4, 11:26 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-upended-campaign... Third to last paragraph. Sounds like he's putting in some mile-high miles! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*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] Re: How's the big basket/small rack combo work out?
You could also use some wooden pieces running underneath the basket to support the wire, though I think this would mostly be necessary if you're transporting something very dense that could bend the wire i.e: shopping bag full of canned goods On Saturday, November 3, 2012 9:43:25 PM UTC-4, Scot Brooks wrote: I have a Nitto M-12 and I'd like to put the big Wald basket on it. I'd probably never put much weight in it (maybe just a sleeping bag, pillow, and sleeping pad) or maybe a light grocery run, but is the surface area of the rack insufficient for keeping such a large basket stable? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ndkowC862rUJ. 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: Re; How many Riv owners also stable Bridgestones?
As I've mentioned before...1993 X0-1 I bought in Sept 1993...old enough to vote in Canada..still have it along with my 2 rivs On Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:37:19 AM UTC-6, Mayfly wrote: Hiya, All! Along with my Blerito and my matie's Glorius; I recently found and adopted a fairly pristine 1992 RB-T into my small stable. I Rivved up the cockpit, added rack, some bags, and dynamo lighting, and upgraded Dia-Comp brakes to Paul cantis. Drivetrain is original mid level Sh'mano with orginal Sugino triple crank. Original Avocet 700c x 32 fastgrips are nearly new! Oh, and a B17 of course. A wonderfully easy-riding bike to jump on and go for a ride, one mile or an hundred! Mr Grant had it nailed back then as well. I be lucky, happy boy! See the attached photo. I also house a 1991 MB-1, which may possibly morph into a 1994 in the near future? Stranger things have happened. Marc in Las Cruces, NM__ Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4m_vmLTWAZIJ. 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: Sackville, Medium, Stuffed!
looks great. I have the large saddlesack and always wonder whether the medium might not be big enough. Pics make it seem like the medium would carry enough 99% of the time. On Friday, November 2, 2012 3:06:35 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Back from the grocery store with S-M containing: Gal Mlk 5 lb bg pttos Dz Egs Bnch Kale Small bag shredded parmesan 1 onion 1 lemon (Dinner: omelets, french fries, kale salad with dressing of lemon jc, olive oil, and parmesan.) -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/QnpOG0xleysJ. 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: the precarious balance of rim development
Choosing a rim should involve desired tire width. Since it's a Ram, I'm guessing you'll run a 28mm-ish tire, yeah? That's wide enough that you could run almost any rim, IMO. I'd probably go with something from Velocity. The Synergy has a more traditional profile, though not totally traditional. I like that they're made in the US. My Velocity Dyads have a mini-v, but have been perfect. And I like the way they look. The Sun CR-18 is a budget classic. You could beat on them till the Stouty comes out. Daniel On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 12:48:21 PM UTC-7, stee...@gmail.com wrote: Have a pair of Phil Wood 'Rivy' 36h hubs I intend to build up during the winter months for my Rambouillet, but am undecided on what rims to go with. A while back, Grant posted an insightful piece regarding the precarious balance of rim development (i.e., 'Light, Strong, and Inexpensive: Pick Two'). He then mentioned rolling out a new ‘Stouty’ rim of which I've been pestering Rick for an ETA for nearly a year now, but he confessed they were waiting as well. Complete speculation on my part, but I presume the delay may have something to do with Velocity moving it's production from Australia to Florida. Given this, I may just go ahead and choose from the current offering of rims (such as the ones below), but wanted to first touch base with this group to gather firsthand builder/rider experiences or possibly learn of other options. I'm also curious of any considerations pertaining to tire mounting/seating issues. Grand Bois - http://cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/336618/404875/list.html Pacenti PL23 - http://www.bikelugs.com/store/index.php?strWebAction=item_detailintItemID=398 Soma Eldon - http://store.somafab.com/soelrim70.html Velo-Orange Raid/PBP/Diagonale - http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/wheelsets-rims-hubs/rims.html From this list, it is probably obvious I'm leaning towards a traditional looking, non-anodized, non-machined, single/double eyelet, silver rim. Incidentally, I will be running 32 mm tires (Jack Brown Green’s, most likely). Thanks in advance. michael z -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/l93RB--vZ64J. 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's the big basket/small rack combo work out?
Going to give my Acorn handlebar bag a break for the winter and just setup a regular rack on an M12. Only concern is over-filling it weight-wise. Any guesses as to a weight limit for this combo? Thanks! David On Sunday, November 4, 2012 10:01:45 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: I do not see any reason the large Wald basket would work just fine on the M-12 rack. That said, the medium basket is just great and has very big overfill capacity when used with a net. I bought a Sackville rack bag and have an Acorn handlebar bag on another bike. But the simplicity of the rack and net get used most often. http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7832253824/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/lhzHxThCYfUJ. 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: Yellow leaves, wet bridges and sauerkraut
Here is my own photo-take on the ride - what Andy didn't mention was that when I picked him up he said another rider was going to follow us. It was Tommy who I met when he and Manny were doing the coast tour last August. I was in California and stopped in Tomales Bay at Hog Island Oysters on my way back to OR and there were Tommy Manny. Small world !!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhoganahh/sets/72157631930683075/ (Hope this works as it is my first effort) Dennis in PDX On Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:51:20 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: List member and fellow 65cm Homer owner Dennis was kind enough to give me a ride to the western reaches of the Portland Oregon suburbs for the annual Oregon Randonneurs Verboort Sausage Populaire 110k. The trio that I was riding with finished in the coveted position of 3-way tie for lasthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-Way_Tie_(For_Last). We had been leap frogging with Dennis for much of the ride but he passed us at about the 80km mark and we didn't see him again until we were getting our cards signed at the finish. Not really any stand-out stories from the ride but it was a great way to spend the day. click here for pics of bikes, friends, scenery, and foodhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157631926087559/ --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/E1-ck0Zhe8oJ. 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: 650b Ram with Hetres, update 1
I like the idea of the Dia Compe long reach centerpulls and have a friend converting her Motobecane with those now. She looked into drop brake bolts, too. Filing the slots a teensy bit shouldn't have any ill effects, but made her cringe a bit, so the Tektro 559s she bought got shelved and the Dia Compe have the right reach. I don't think the bike's on the road yet, but should be soon. Daniel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kCQeVXend1oJ. 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 Technomic Deluxe Stem
FS: Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem 110mm reach. 26.0mm clamp. Used, some scratches, nothing crazy. $45 shipped con-US. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_bf0eFZXnSQJ. 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] OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?
This pretty much says it all. On 11/4/2012 3:22 PM, Seth Vidal wrote: I've found it's not about shipping costs it's about shipping pain-in-the-assness. If I ship something in the US I don't have disclose what is in it or worry about customs or anything. If I do the same to overseas I do. Having shipped something to korea once and had to go through a million questions and even THEN have to play whack-a-mole with customs on the other end just to get the goods to the recipient I understand why someone would want to avoid the mess. It's not about distrust of YOU it's about dealing with irritating officials. -sv On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com mailto:jayin...@gmail.com wrote: I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things (including my Sam, thanks Forrest) and generally tried to be helpful when I have something to add. I find the people here generally quite knowledgable and friendly. It is a good groupvand I'm happy to be part of it. Once in a while, though, I have experienced something which to be seems very strange and a bit insulting. A few times people have refused to complete a transaction with me when they find out I live overseas. Shipping costs have not been the issue, it seems more loke a lack of willingness to trust a random foriegner on the internet. I just lost a sale on another group in circumstances like those. The buyer got the answeres he was looking for to his questions and then balked when he saw thay my email wasn't from the US. I feel like I'm missing something here. 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 mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2742 / Virus Database: 2617/5872 - Release Date: 11/03/12 -- 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.
