RE: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa
I have one of the so-called Mystery Bikes, and I believe it's the same as the Appaloosa (a genius name, in my opinion). And as to whether they're coming out, GP told me this fall that he wants to bring it out as a production bike, but is assessing demand. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 6:49 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa What kinda field is that horse rampant on? But all kidding aside: I see peeps referring to a Bosco Bike, a Mystery Bike, and this Apaloosa bike. 1. Are they the same thing, just different names because no official one came out yet? They all have tentacular stays? In that case, they could call it the Nemo, or something. 2. Are these protos of some new bike soon to come? Or are they production now, and being shipped, but no public announcement yet? -- 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/-/DjJaTaiJXlQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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: Brooks saddle breathes ... sort of.
That's okay Ron ...lol I AM not a logical person !Imagination begets logic ... as there is no logic without imagining something as logical ;-) -- 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/-/UNP5pU3RSlsJ. 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: Just riding in cold weather; also Silk Dikie, fin, and cold weather riding garb: how much is just right?, and Post Ride Drinks.
On Sunday, December 30, 2012 4:57:25 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sun, 2012-12-30 at 13:39 -0800, Garth wrote: Well Steve I am someone who doesn't wear such clothing that is restrictive in any way :-)I see all sorts of people wearing all sorts of clothing and they're enjoying themselves. As children did we concern ourselves ever about what we wearing outside or in ? We grow into these perspectives where we buy into needing or wanting this or that for infinite reasons but at the heart of it all is the feeling of satisfaction .. release and relief . It's never about the stuff it's forever about the *feeling of being* and the stuff is like props and we the actors of very own play ... called my life :) -- 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/-/FwAed5v2zM4J. 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: Just riding in cold weather; also Silk Dikie, fin, and cold weather riding garb: how much is just right?, and Post Ride Drinks.
On Mon, 2012-12-31 at 05:27 -0800, Garth wrote: Well Steve I am someone who doesn't wear such clothing that is restrictive in any way :-) And I spent five years riding to work every day wearing sports jackets, blazers and suits. When I changed jobs and moved to a new location, the feeble braking of the DL-1 and the steep hill with a traffic light at an intersection with one of the busiest streets in downtown Washington DC necessitated a change of bikes; and although the clothing I wore at work hadn't changed, the new bike and its different riding position meant I could no longer wear work clothes while riding, so I switched to carrying work clothes in panniers. I'd been a recreational rider for many years by then, and had a large supply of used cycling clothing, mostly worn out and not quite fit for long weekend duty. So I wore that, adding Army surplus: sweaters, wool field trousers and work gloves for the cold weather. I see all sorts of people wearing all sorts of clothing and they're enjoying themselves. I don't go swimming much, but every time I have done I've always seen people wearing bathing suits, not jeans and t shirts. Similarly, although you don't need a baseball glove when you're playing stick ball, you definitely do need one when you switch to hardball. You pretty much need a baseball cap, too, otherwise you can't see anything when you're looking into the sun. So, is that stuff clothing or is it specialized sporting equipment? As children did we concern ourselves ever about what we wearing outside or in ? Yes, of course. Perhaps your parents did not dress you in a winter coat that was so heavy and stiff it left you with your arms sticking out straight to the sides like a gingerbread man, unable to bend down, to move your arms or do much other than stand around posing. When I was a kid, it was common for parents to send their children out to play with last year's outgrown shoes as their play shoes. Ever try to play baseball in a pair of leather soled dress shoes? It was absolutely fabulous when I got a pair of high top sneakers! We grow into these perspectives where we buy into needing or wanting this or that for infinite reasons but at the heart of it all is the feeling of satisfaction .. release and relief . It's never about the stuff it's forever about the feeling of being and the stuff is like props and we the actors of very own play ... called my life :) I'm not talking about play acting and props. I'm talking about function. I've tried to ride a century wearing soft soled sneakers, Y fronts and cut off denim jeans made into shorts. My mind still has the scars, and every time I hear Johnny Cash singing Ring of Fire I think of that abortive attempt. -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
I don't know if the thinking at Rivendell has changed, but Grant's original vision for this storied frame was free of a front derailer: [It's] basically a flat-to-rolling land bike that, by virtue of its superlong top tube (62.5cm on this 54.3cm frame), locks you into a sweeepyback bar. That doesn’t rule out touring or dirt riding, but those aren’t the point, and to drive home the actual point, it has one water bottle, and no way to mount a front derailer. http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/13522805152/odd-new-bike-and-misc-stuffs I generally vote on the side of weird, so I think its wonderful, but maybe Riv believes it's too weird, or maybe their inner pendulum has swung back from specialized to versatile. However it comes out, I hope they sell thousands of them! On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 6:37 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe Grant has lost it and designed this bike for the SRAM XX1! Carbon everything, baby! :) http://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/family/xx1 On Sunday, December 30, 2012 1:34:31 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: This bike has very long chainstays, a very long headtube, and is not intended to be run with a front derailer. It's much more cruiser than anything else in Riv's line. Joe Bernard Vallejo CA. On Saturday, December 29, 2012 9:52:40 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Haha, I am all for new bikes, especially ones that can be set up with IGH hubs. I do love a secret as well and so far I believe there has only been one mystery bike owner to come forward and it had more the touches of a custom, with the scarab headbadge and all. I would love to get a test ride on one of those, oh and a credit card with no limit also! On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM, Dave dfa...@charter.net wrote: Before you get all conspiracy theorist about this, the finished one I saw was one of the original batch that went to the early adopters. This green one may be part of that, as well. Besides, if it's a new bike that's taking off due to popularity, let's be happy about that! Grant never did formally (or at least publicly) settle on a name for it, so, no, you didn't miss a thing. Transparency was never part of the bargain, though! On 12/29/2012 9:11 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: Now I am curious, how many of these things are there if they are getting shipped out to customers? Did I miss a Blug or email about them picking a name and head badge or are we in the realm of not so secret secrets? On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Dave dfa...@charter.net wrote: I saw an Appaloosa at RBW before it was shipped (not the one in this pic). One of the prettiest bikes I've ever seen. No front derailer, either. Having ridden the Bosco/proto/whatever, and knowing the it became the Appaloosa, I'd buy one instead of a custom. It was THAT fun! You can strap accessories to anything with enough ingenuity; it's the feel that matters, so far as I'm concerned. I hope it sticks in the lineup, unlike the other great bikes like the Simple One. On 12/29/2012 8:48 PM, dougP wrote: What - no racks, no bags, no baskets? Not even a pump or bottle cage? And it's already got grips bar tape! Nice looking ride; maybe built for a customer? Those head badges are quite nicely detailed. dougP On Saturday, December 29, 2012 2:12:27 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: Dropped by RBW today for a few things, including a leftover RONA t-shirt (that's Retrogrouches of North America). Snapped a pic of the new protovelo with an Appaloosa headbadge that I hadn't seen before: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/8322596189/in/set-72157632374797893/ Also included a shot of the new Yves Gomez headbadge because it's so cool. 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/-/3T1L1ZA0LjAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@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 Version: 2013.0.2805 / Virus Database:
[RBW] Re: Riding in Marin
Speaking of biking and camping and Steep Ravine: check this photo out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwmcmillen/7707743088/in/set-72157630891654458. I took it last summer. The tent sites there are some of the most spectacular I've ever camped in. And getting a reservation in July was easy. The cabins were all full but only two the sites had occupants. Happy New Year! Christian On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:29:57 AM UTC-5, Esteban wrote: I love Steep Ravine. Now keep it quiet! The tent sites are kinda secret... The primitive cabins are a hot commodity. On Sunday, December 30, 2012 9:17:16 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: I'm a second generation California creampuff, proud to be so. :) 40 degrees humid is more uncomfortable than 20 degrees dry. Mark Twain famously said that one of the most miserable winters he faced was a summer in San Francisco. It's not an afterthought that Rivendell treats the frames with Boeshield. dougP On Sunday, December 30, 2012 8:59:52 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: David G said that thing about the creampuffs, not me! I actually have been having trouble coming to terms with the damp cold while locals buzz past in shorts. -- 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/-/56f08e9zZ60J. 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 tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
Yep, for some people it's definitely necessary to optimize gearing. What model Raleigh is it? My commuter is a '74 Nottingham Raleigh, but it's a lead-pipe Grand Prix -- 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/-/XyWUSsp4flUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons
I agree, buy the tool! I will be if I ever have to do it again, thanks to the snapped bolt. -- 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/-/kgLPwO8KOw0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Proposed route for tomorrows ride. Nice hard climb on dirt. Route open to suggestions I really want to ride up to Green Ranch to check it out but have no idea how to get there. http://goo.gl/maps/Nxvam -- 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/-/EG36oLR-RjMJ. 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: Just riding in cold weather; also Silk Dikie, fin, and cold weather riding garb: how much is just right?, and Post Ride Drinks.
I woe jeans swimming most of my childhood. Jean shorts at least! There's a marked difference between the swim suit you probably wear and the one Michael Phelps wears, including the hat, goggles, hairless body, etc. to lump things into two categories is silly and reductive. There's a gradient of clothes, gear, cycles, destinations/purpose of ride, etc. Hopefully you fit all of them together into a combination that works for you. These combinations obviously change when one or more aspects change and you can go from a morning commuter on a drop bar bike who changes in the office bathroom to a late night bar hopper in casual clothes heading to the bar. Maybe the same person who outs on their spandex on the weekend rides their Raleigh 3 speed in a suit and tie come Monday. Seasons and weather are just another part of the equation to consider. Getting into the weeds of classification is divisive and fairly pointless. -J, in PHL -- 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/-/ztBx3FBISDIJ. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
On Monday, December 31, 2012 6:04:42 AM UTC-8, Colin B. wrote: I don't know if the thinking at Rivendell has changed, but Grant's original vision for this storied frame was free of a front derailer: [It's] basically a flat-to-rolling land bike that, by virtue of its superlong top tube (62.5cm on this 54.3cm frame), locks you into a sweeepyback bar. That doesn’t rule out touring or dirt riding, but those aren’t the point, and to drive home the actual point, it has one water bottle, and no way to mount a front derailer. I don't get this bike? Is it design for flatland like Florida? How can you have a 54/55cm bike with a 62.5 toptube? Any rider would have an extremely long torso?! Maybe I'm spoiled, but living here in the SF Bay Area, we have tons of places to ride and there's always hills, especially here in SF. But, I love the hills and enjoy climbing. The rewards - good long climbs are usually followed by great descents and the fitness you get from climbing is great. I could never see getting a bike that is only good for flat-to-rolling land. Good Luck! http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/13522805152/odd-new-bike-and-misc-stuffs I generally vote on the side of weird, so I think its wonderful, but maybe Riv believes it's too weird, or maybe their inner pendulum has swung back from specialized to versatile. However it comes out, I hope they sell thousands of them! On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 6:37 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzo...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Maybe Grant has lost it and designed this bike for the SRAM XX1! Carbon everything, baby! :) http://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/family/xx1 On Sunday, December 30, 2012 1:34:31 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: This bike has very long chainstays, a very long headtube, and is not intended to be run with a front derailer. It's much more cruiser than anything else in Riv's line. Joe Bernard Vallejo CA. On Saturday, December 29, 2012 9:52:40 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Haha, I am all for new bikes, especially ones that can be set up with IGH hubs. I do love a secret as well and so far I believe there has only been one mystery bike owner to come forward and it had more the touches of a custom, with the scarab headbadge and all. I would love to get a test ride on one of those, oh and a credit card with no limit also! On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM, Dave dfa...@charter.net wrote: Before you get all conspiracy theorist about this, the finished one I saw was one of the original batch that went to the early adopters. This green one may be part of that, as well. Besides, if it's a new bike that's taking off due to popularity, let's be happy about that! Grant never did formally (or at least publicly) settle on a name for it, so, no, you didn't miss a thing. Transparency was never part of the bargain, though! On 12/29/2012 9:11 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: Now I am curious, how many of these things are there if they are getting shipped out to customers? Did I miss a Blug or email about them picking a name and head badge or are we in the realm of not so secret secrets? On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Dave dfa...@charter.net wrote: I saw an Appaloosa at RBW before it was shipped (not the one in this pic). One of the prettiest bikes I've ever seen. No front derailer, either. Having ridden the Bosco/proto/whatever, and knowing the it became the Appaloosa, I'd buy one instead of a custom. It was THAT fun! You can strap accessories to anything with enough ingenuity; it's the feel that matters, so far as I'm concerned. I hope it sticks in the lineup, unlike the other great bikes like the Simple One. On 12/29/2012 8:48 PM, dougP wrote: What - no racks, no bags, no baskets? Not even a pump or bottle cage? And it's already got grips bar tape! Nice looking ride; maybe built for a customer? Those head badges are quite nicely detailed. dougP On Saturday, December 29, 2012 2:12:27 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: Dropped by RBW today for a few things, including a leftover RONA t-shirt (that's Retrogrouches of North America). Snapped a pic of the new protovelo with an Appaloosa headbadge that I hadn't seen before: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/8322596189/in/set-72157632374797893/ Also included a shot of the new Yves Gomez headbadge because it's so cool. 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/-/3T1L1ZA0LjAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa
Then you probably aren't the target market. -J -- 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/-/4WGObogOg-kJ. 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 tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
Lead pipe Grand Prix. Nottingham May '76. Bought it at the West End bike shop in Nashville that fall when I attended Vandy. But it's still not that bad - rigged out it's a 25-lb.bike, and it's carried my 200+ lbs for 37 years. Of course always stored indoors. It's had steady rebuilds over the years. Climbing TX hills, the original splined crank stripped out early. At the UT Co-op bike shop, all the employers were racers, they won parts and sold them in the shop for cheap. So I bought the Sugino Mighty Comp. Then had a set of wheels built on Zeus Grand Sport hubs with Rigida 1320s. It's these wheels that make the bike. The builder reversed the spokes to make them stronger for my large size, and I'm still riding them - in fact, whatever he did make a granite set of lightweight wheels (I rub the carbon steel spokes with Boeshield) . (Recently bought a NOS set of 1320s and some decent used Campy wide flange GS hubs and have a second set of wheels with cross tires for when ride ranch roads.) Shimano 600 Arabesque derailleurs, and most recently my upright rebuild with Tecnomic, Moustache and bar-end - still with my Zeus levers. In fact the only original parts on the bike are the headset (still great) and Weinmann center pulls. Found my TA Grand Sport chainrings in Germany for $60 total, and love my 9 useful gears (the overlap is the 28 rear on either chainring), but the 9 evenly-spaced gears are great. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/araleigh003-1.jpg Sorry, the photo doesn't show my new 46 front. It has plenty of marks in the paint, but what's left still takes a wax and looks striking even with its mars. If I ever get around to repainting it, I stole a set of Zeus dropouts on ebay and will also have lugs added. I used the long stays on my Nitto front, and Acorn leather washers to fill the gap between the dropout lugs and forks. In fact, I've become an Acorn leather washer junkie - I''ve found a thousand M5 uses for them. The shorty fenders are the alloy Blumels, which also look pretty cool - and they keeps the brakes clean. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aaPB210006.jpg My real bike money goes into my daughter's bike, though I will eventually have an AHH. But my lead pipe Grand Prix is still a cozy ride. On Monday, December 31, 2012 9:21:15 AM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote: Yep, for some people it's definitely necessary to optimize gearing. What model Raleigh is it? My commuter is a '74 Nottingham Raleigh, but it's a lead-pipe Grand Prix -- 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/-/fRT-b4EOlucJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=enll=37.87072,-121.907473spn=0.011434,0.026157sll=37.269174,-119.306607sspn=11.79,26.784668oq=green+rancht=hhnear=Green+Ranch+Rd,+Walnut+Creek,+California+94598z=16 You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- 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/-/WA4p116vpWYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons
Tom, If that broken bolt is still stuck in the hourglass braze-on, you can carefully drill it out using a #19 or 11/64 drill. Go slowly and use a few drops of oil (Phil Tenacious works as a decent cutting oil in a pinch). After drilling, run your trusty M5 tap through (again, carefully with oil) to clean up the threads. Good luck Marc __ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Tom Harrop [twhar...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 8:22 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons I agree, buy the tool! I will be if I ever have to do it again, thanks to the snapped bolt. -- 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/-/kgLPwO8KOw0J. 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] Appaloosa - front derailleur preferred
I think the Appaloosa looks great and love its name and having toured on a long TT Atlantis with 17 cm stem and Bosco bars, I think the Appaloosa would be a versatile, comfortable, and fun bike. Given all that, I would be annoyed by difficulty in mounting a front derailleur on the bike. I would want to use the bike for everything, and that includes big hills. That photo of the yellow Appaloosa stirred these thoughts. I suppose it wouldn't be hard to add a clamp-on cable stop to the downtube, but I still don't understand the value of not having front dérailleur capability built-in as a part of the bike. -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
On Monday, December 31, 2012 8:20:50 AM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Then you probably aren't the target market. Fair enough, so who is the target market? Good Luck! -- 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/-/Lf4h0xmjB04J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons
Thanks Marc. It turned out the rack was better mounted to the other side of the eyelet anyway, but I will remove the broken bolt at some point. I would do well to save some weight... -- 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/-/v1KUAQvUGBoJ. 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 tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
Wow! That has to be the nicest looking GP from that era that I've seen. I'm really fond of mine too, but it was in pretty awful condition when I got hold of it a few years ago, so most of the original parts were rusted and had to go, except the headset. It's also too small for me, so it does duty as an around-town bike with a rack and albatross bars. I like how you've done the front rack, I could use a basket on mine. Is that a Mark's rack? -- 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/-/SlLZcjdmQRUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
yeah, i'll help you find it... I want to head down the frog pond / curry canyon roads afterward, then climb back up to the southgate rd. it's been dry a few days so it might just work out. shell ridge was an impassable mess a couple days ago (crown-clogging, get-a-stick mud). =- Joe On 12/31/12, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=enll=37.87072,-121.907473spn=0.011434,0.026157sll=37.269174,-119.306607sspn=11.79,26.784668oq=green+rancht=hhnear=Green+Ranch+Rd,+Walnut+Creek,+California+94598z=16 You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- 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/-/WA4p116vpWYJ. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe I'm spoiled, but living here in the SF Bay Area, we have tons of places to ride and there's always hills, especially here in SF. That would explain the popularity of those Pake Urban bikes, Public bikes, and a whole store on Market Street for Dutch city anchors (I mean bikes), none of which would make it up California St without a push. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa
While I'm not the target buyer for this sort of bike I have to say 'YEAH! to Grant for coming up with a nice name - Appaloosa. I may be in the minority here but names like Homer Hilsen, Bosco, Gomez... do nothing for me. The bikes are GREAT but the names - to me - are a let down. With Appaloosa I picture a beautiful, elegant animal. With Homer Hilsen I picture someone's next door neighbor - nice guy maybe but I don't want his name on my bike. Again, not saying the bikes aren't nice - I think the Hilsen is great. Just not so much the names of fictional people. John -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
Single-speeds, three-speeds, IGHs of all kinds, 1xXs, etc., all prove there are markets for bikes without a front derailer (infact, many different markets). In comparison to many common limitations on bikes, not having a front derailer is hardly radical: MCRBs that can't fit tires wider that 23mm (Or can't fit fenders!) Fixed-gears that can't coast Handlebars that can't be raised etc As to the question of hills and touring, despite calling out fixed-gears in my list above, I've done a lot of fixed-gear touring, including cross-country. That may disqualify me from saying this, but touring with a 24t on your triple in the front may be desirable for some, but is it really necessary for many-geared tourists with wide range cassettes? How about the 48t? A wide range 1x8, 1x9, 1x10, or 1x11 with a 36t up front would be more than adequate for most tourists, covering a range between 30 gear-inces and 90 gear-inches. Anyway, I'm excited for something different. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Monday, December 31, 2012 8:20:50 AM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Then you probably aren't the target market. Fair enough, so who is the target market? Good Luck! -- 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/-/Lf4h0xmjB04J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --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/-/CJwM9IXWGqUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Lime Ridge was quite rideable yesterday, with a few muddy spots. After another day of sun today, trail conditions should be perfect tomorrow. Currently 47F in Walnut Creek and 34F up on Diablo, so you may want to bring a jacket and gloves for the ride down. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: yeah, i'll help you find it... I want to head down the frog pond / curry canyon roads afterward, then climb back up to the southgate rd. it's been dry a few days so it might just work out. shell ridge was an impassable mess a couple days ago (crown-clogging, get-a-stick mud). =- Joe On 12/31/12, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=enll=37.87072,-121.907473spn=0.011434,0.026157sll=37.269174,-119.306607sspn=11.79,26.784668oq=green+rancht=hhnear=Green+Ranch+Rd,+Walnut+Creek,+California+94598z=16 You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- 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/-/WA4p116vpWYJ. 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa
On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:10:52 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Maybe I'm spoiled, but living here in the SF Bay Area, we have tons of places to ride and there's always hills, especially here in SF. That would explain the popularity of those Pake Urban bikes, Public bikes, and a whole store on Market Street for Dutch city anchors (I mean bikes), none of which would make it up California St without a push. I don't know, living and riding in SF, both commuting and recreational, you don't see alot of those kind of bikes being ridden around, especially the dutch ones. Still, even they all do have one feature that can get them up the hill - a front der to allow more than a single speed crank. Thus, they may weight alot, but if they have a triple with low gearing low a 24t or 26t it is possible. Yes, you do see all the hipster kids riding their fixies and single speed all over the city, but on even moderate hills of about a block or so, you see them walking So, I wonder who is the target market? Good Luck! 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/-/wKnBveQmNeAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
So, who's bringing the chuckwagon or at least the trangia so that we might have some moka pot and huevos up there at the Old Green Place? ;-) On 12/31/12, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: Lime Ridge was quite rideable yesterday, with a few muddy spots. After another day of sun today, trail conditions should be perfect tomorrow. Currently 47F in Walnut Creek and 34F up on Diablo, so you may want to bring a jacket and gloves for the ride down. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: yeah, i'll help you find it... I want to head down the frog pond / curry canyon roads afterward, then climb back up to the southgate rd. it's been dry a few days so it might just work out. shell ridge was an impassable mess a couple days ago (crown-clogging, get-a-stick mud). =- Joe On 12/31/12, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=enll=37.87072,-121.907473spn=0.011434,0.026157sll=37.269174,-119.306607sspn=11.79,26.784668oq=green+rancht=hhnear=Green+Ranch+Rd,+Walnut+Creek,+California+94598z=16 You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- 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/-/WA4p116vpWYJ. 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. -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
Maybe people who live in the thousands of cities that aren't San Francisco? NY is a city that isn't San Francisco, I think at least from looking out the window, and is pretty flat, again that window is coming in handy today. I am not a geography expert but I have to assume that there are plenty of other cities that aren't full of hills where someone could really have a lot of fun with this bike. I don't think this was ever billed as an All Rounder or anything of the sort. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:10:52 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe I'm spoiled, but living here in the SF Bay Area, we have tons of places to ride and there's always hills, especially here in SF. That would explain the popularity of those Pake Urban bikes, Public bikes, and a whole store on Market Street for Dutch city anchors (I mean bikes), none of which would make it up California St without a push. I don't know, living and riding in SF, both commuting and recreational, you don't see alot of those kind of bikes being ridden around, especially the dutch ones. Still, even they all do have one feature that can get them up the hill - a front der to allow more than a single speed crank. Thus, they may weight alot, but if they have a triple with low gearing low a 24t or 26t it is possible. Yes, you do see all the hipster kids riding their fixies and single speed all over the city, but on even moderate hills of about a block or so, you see them walking So, I wonder who is the target market? Good Luck! 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/-/wKnBveQmNeAJ. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
I'm guessing meeting the right price point is the trick on this one. *Most *everybody here could be talked into getting one as an extra/fun bike if the price were right. Plus it would be a GREAT first bike for a LOT of people who just need something to ride to Trader Joe's, go to the movies, take a package to the PO, cruise the promenade. But those folks probably don't want to put a lot of money out for a bike, which is the conundrum. Me, I'd like to see the top tube disappear and come out with a mixte version. Or incorporate some of it's features (horizontal drop outs, shallow seat tube, lng virtual top tube) into the existing mixtes. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:29 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:10:52 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe I'm spoiled, but living here in the SF Bay Area, we have tons of places to ride and there's always hills, especially here in SF. That would explain the popularity of those Pake Urban bikes, Public bikes, and a whole store on Market Street for Dutch city anchors (I mean bikes), none of which would make it up California St without a push. I don't know, living and riding in SF, both commuting and recreational, you don't see alot of those kind of bikes being ridden around, especially the dutch ones. Still, even they all do have one feature that can get them up the hill - a front der to allow more than a single speed crank. Thus, they may weight alot, but if they have a triple with low gearing low a 24t or 26t it is possible. Yes, you do see all the hipster kids riding their fixies and single speed all over the city, but on even moderate hills of about a block or so, you see them walking So, I wonder who is the target market? Good Luck! 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/-/wKnBveQmNeAJ. 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] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:29 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: That would explain the popularity of those Pake Urban bikes, Public bikes, and a whole store on Market Street for Dutch city anchors (I mean bikes), none of which would make it up California St without a push. I don't know, living and riding in SF, both commuting and recreational, you don't see alot of those kind of bikes being ridden around, especially the dutch ones. Still, even they all do have one feature that can get them up the hill - a front der to allow more than a single speed crank. I work in SF Financial District, and I see plenty of those bikes along the Embarcadero, and riding up and down Market. And you need to take a closer look -- none of the Public Bikes are offered with a front derailer, and the same goes for the Dutch bikes and the Pake C'mute. There is plenty of market for non-front derailer'ed bikes even in SF. jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Cool. I'll be there on my Hilsen. --mike -- 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/-/VSaLCYvTrzYJ. 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 tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
hi Tom, Nitto M 18. I ordered the long Nitto stays from Rivendell. In fact they were out of stock when I inquired with Spenser. He gave me an estimate of when they would restock, and contacted me when they arrived. Spenser has always done extremely well by me, his kind of service will keep me buying there. I did have to cut about an inch from the long stays for my set-up. I could have spent less and used the Grand Compe ENE mini rack on my Weinmann brakes, but I like my Nitto rack. http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2010/08/grand-compe-ene-mini-rack-details.html my rear rack is an original Jim Blackburn from 1978 or so, and I like it, too. As I said, I bought mine new in 1976, and it was, and still is, all about the fit. And thanks for your kind words. Ron On Monday, December 31, 2012 11:55:40 AM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote: Wow! That has to be the nicest looking GP from that era that I've seen. I'm really fond of mine too, but it was in pretty awful condition when I got hold of it a few years ago, so most of the original parts were rusted and had to go, except the headset. It's also too small for me, so it does duty as an around-town bike with a rack and albatross bars. I like how you've done the front rack, I could use a basket on mine. Is that a Mark's rack? -- 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/-/ixP5WEbHtv8J. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: Looks very similar to the Bombadil http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8112777098/in/set-72157631828024667/ Yes, the asymmetric stays are similar, but the App' has much longer chainstays and top tube than a Bomb'. It would be difficult to fit the Appaloosa with drop bars. -- 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: Brooks saddle breathes ... sort of.
Touché, mon ami ! Bonne année et bonne santé ! On Monday, December 31, 2012 5:17:32 AM UTC-8, Garth wrote: That's okay Ron ...lol I AM not a logical person !Imagination begets logic ... as there is no logic without imagining something as logical ;-) -- 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/-/NckePG4B6ToJ. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
Let us not forget that fixed gear drivetrains are the default, norm, benchmark, archetype, and fundamental and natural reference point for all cycling. They are *not* a limitation; rather everything else is, to one degree or another, a declension from their primal purity and huge fun. Amen. Over and out. Patrick Moore, who is sinning at least venially by gathering neat parts to build up a coasting gearie with a (**gasp!!**) derailleur. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:23 AM, Colin Bortner colin.bort...@gmail.comwrote: [Sip] In comparison to many common limitations on bikes, not having a front derailer is hardly radical: [Snip] Fixed-gears that can't coast -- 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] Front derailleur choice: help me out here.
A fellow listmember has very generously offered me most of the parts I need to build the very generously priced Ram frameset I recently received (and yet another lister is sending me -- whoohoo! -- a pair of Dura Ace tub wheels!). Anyway, I have a choice of a ** rod operated* fd or a cable operated one. I really want the rod one just for cool and weirdness, but I hate, hate HATE a bare leftside shifter boss. What do y'all think (besides Oh, shut up)? BTW: A near-as-I-care-to-look-for-at-this-point color match for Ram Blue can be found in the Sinful Colors nail polish selection at your local Walgreens for ! $2.50. A wee bit lighter, but close enough for me. Thanks to the generous listers who have offered me parts. -- - 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
I would be a buyer if the price was in a good spot. Currently have my '94 XO-4 set up as a Alba bar grocery getter / front mount baby hauler and have been thinking about setting up a Sam similarly as a replacement. The XO-4 has a 56 c-t seat tube and a 60.5 TT. The Appaloosa seems like a better bet for me than the Sam or the XO-4. Even though I live in Marin a wide rear cassette with an appropriate single ring up front would work for me as an around town and family ride bike. Don't really want to head in the cargo bike direction so this frame looks very interesting. Hoping it becomes a real model in the Riv lineup. Dan Marin On Dec 31, 2012, at 9:38 AM, Brewster Fong bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Monday, December 31, 2012 8:20:50 AM UTC-8, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Then you probably aren't the target market. Fair enough, so who is the target market? Good Luck! -- 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/-/Lf4h0xmjB04J. 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] Front derailleur choice: help me out here.
Mount a bell on the unused boss. Or get a Problem Solvers shifter boss cover. Dan Marin On Dec 31, 2012, at 11:28 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: A fellow listmember has very generously offered me most of the parts I need to build the very generously priced Ram frameset I recently received (and yet another lister is sending me -- whoohoo! -- a pair of Dura Ace tub wheels!). Anyway, I have a choice of a ** rod operated* fd or a cable operated one. I really want the rod one just for cool and weirdness, but I hate, hate HATE a bare leftside shifter boss. What do y'all think (besides Oh, shut up)? BTW: A near-as-I-care-to-look-for-at-this-point color match for Ram Blue can be found in the Sinful Colors nail polish selection at your local Walgreens for ! $2.50. A wee bit lighter, but close enough for me. Thanks to the generous listers who have offered me parts. -- - 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. -- 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: Front derailleur choice: help me out here.
make a small hook to work as a hat hanger .. Thanks for the nail polish tip.. I dropped a wrench and put my first nick in mine. Kelly On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:28:05 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: A fellow listmember has very generously offered me most of the parts I need to build the very generously priced Ram frameset I recently received (and yet another lister is sending me -- whoohoo! -- a pair of Dura Ace tub wheels!). Anyway, I have a choice of a ** rod operated* fd or a cable operated one. I really want the rod one just for cool and weirdness, but I hate, hate HATE a bare leftside shifter boss. What do y'all think (besides Oh, shut up)? BTW: A near-as-I-care-to-look-for-at-this-point color match for Ram Blue can be found in the Sinful Colors nail polish selection at your local Walgreens for ! $2.50. A wee bit lighter, but close enough for me. Thanks to the generous listers who have offered me parts. -- - 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/-/tNfaMGj2_uYJ. 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] Front derailleur choice: help me out here.
+1 on the bell.Very good spot for one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5874896812/ On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Mount a bell on the unused boss. Or get a Problem Solvers shifter boss cover. Dan Marin On Dec 31, 2012, at 11:28 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: A fellow listmember has very generously offered me most of the parts I need to build the very generously priced Ram frameset I recently received (and yet another lister is sending me -- whoohoo! -- a pair of Dura Ace tub wheels!). Anyway, I have a choice of a ** rod operated* fd or a cable operated one. I really want the rod one just for cool and weirdness, but I hate, hate HATE a bare leftside shifter boss. What do y'all think (besides Oh, shut up)? BTW: A near-as-I-care-to-look-for-at-this-point color match for Ram Blue can be found in the Sinful Colors nail polish selection at your local Walgreens for ! $2.50. A wee bit lighter, but close enough for me. Thanks to the generous listers who have offered me parts. -- - 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. -- 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] FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne
Orange, single top-tube, takes sidepull/centerpull brakes not canti's. Frame/fork/headset/bb for $750 plus shipping, though I prefer a SF Bay Area/N. Calif sale. Some built-up photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/110622815911611774447/September282012 Great bike in great condition, a couple small paint scratches. My proto-Bomba has taken its place, otherwise I wouldn't be selling it. jim mather walnut creek 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: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons
Gernot, As others have already said, best use an M5 tap. Every workshop should have one. Always use a proper 'T' handle and chuck (I think General Tools make a nice small one) and proceed carefully. Don't use excessive force and remember that you are clearing existing threads - not trying to cut new ones! A few drops of oil on the tap and in the screw hole are a 'must-do' and always proceed on the basis of one turn in, half-a-turn back (or half in, 1/4 back if it's really tight). This helps to clear the threads and avoid biding and breakages! Savvas (who has broken too many bike bits...) On Sunday, December 30, 2012 7:54:49 PM UTC+10:30, Earl Grey wrote: Seems like the paint was perhaps applied a bit too generously. Never had this problem on any other frame. On a couple of brazeons, I have so far been unable to get a bolt in, even when using a bit of oil and much patience in lining up the bolt. Any suggestions? I don't have a wire brush small enough to fit in the holes. Maybe nail polish on a Q- tip? Does that have any chance of working? Other ideas? Thanks! Gernot -- 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/-/L3VnTWZYz9cJ. 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: Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes?
Thanks for all the leads and suggestions. I think I found what I need. Nigel On Thursday, December 27, 2012 4:00:41 PM UTC-5, Iron Rider wrote: Hi all, The building of my A.H.H. seems to be stalling out over rim selection. Is the Velocity Synergy the only 650b rim being sold for use with rim brakes? And a related question, has anyone built up one of these for use by a Clydesdale? I am well over 200lbs and am looking for a strong reliable wheel. Thanks for your thoughts and helpful comments. Nigel -- 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/-/E6DSirJttrkJ. 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: Anybody have great (or lousy) experience with waterproof iPhone5 mounts on your Riv? I need ones to investigate (and ones to avoid)
I work at a shop that sells the Topeak drybag cases for the iphone 4. They seem like a good affordable option that can stand up to a little spray too. I particularly like that they don't require the phone to be in a special (read: bulky) case to clip into a mount. I have my phone in a sleeve case and don't want to wrangle it into a case every time I want to have the phone on my ride. The bag is nice that you can just slide the phone in and go. The plastic would likely protect the phone some should it fall, and the mount can be attached to the stem to have the phone centered in the cockpit: nice! I've ordered one for my iphone 5 and will report back my initial impressions. On Monday, December 17, 2012 1:54:41 PM UTC-5, Derek wrote: -- 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/-/FylKIDXbVy8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Betty Foy frame: trouble getting bolts into brazeons
best would be to use a thread cutting drill of the right size Am Sonntag, 30. Dezember 2012 10:24:49 UTC+1 schrieb Earl Grey: Seems like the paint was perhaps applied a bit too generously. Never had this problem on any other frame. On a couple of brazeons, I have so far been unable to get a bolt in, even when using a bit of oil and much patience in lining up the bolt. Any suggestions? I don't have a wire brush small enough to fit in the holes. Maybe nail polish on a Q- tip? Does that have any chance of working? Other ideas? Thanks! Gernot -- 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/-/ws8r228pVn4J. 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? 57 Rivendell Road
I would only sell complete. Have no use for the parts; too many already. It's a standard TT. I do have the original build sheet from Grant showing all the tube specs and so on. Also have a really nice pearl white 57mm Waterford RS-12, 753 for sale. This bike also has 2 forks 1 quill and 1 ahead with Campy Record 10 Ergo. Thanks, Ed On Friday, December 28, 2012 7:35:34 AM UTC-6, sebseb wrote: if the frameset only would be for sale one dayit might be interesting for me...what length is the top tube? standart or short? regards -seb. On Monday, December 3, 2012 10:23:18 PM UTC+1, bikenut46 wrote: I have too many bikes and am considering lightening my collection. I have a 57mm Rivendell Road with 2 forks, 1 for short reach and 1 for long reach brakes. The serial # is JS9932 which I'm sure all of you know is a bicycle built by Joe Starck in 1999. It is Coleman Stove Green with cream head tube and windows. The condition is at least a 9 out of 10. It is equipped with a 10 speed Campagnolo Record Triple drive train. 172.5 cranks, Campy 10 speed bar end shifters, Campy record carbon brake levers, Chorus brakes, Chorus cassette 13x29 gearing, Nitto S83 seatpost, Brooks Swift Ti saddle, Mavic MA-40 rims, Chorus hubs, Wheelsmith DB spokes, Chris King headset without graphics, 3t Record stem, 3t Forma SL bars 44mm. I am not letting it go cheap and it might be worth more to me than I would accept but am offering anyway. Also have a 172.5 Zepher Crankset, 50-40-28 with companion Phil Wood BB that would probably go with the bike. Pics at the following: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikneut46/sets/72157632164976494/show/ Thanks for looking, Ed Steck -- 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/-/l_2gn9aLPIwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11 Dennis in PDX On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:24:54 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --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/-/88w6TufWyTgJ. 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: introduction and first question....
well, I am a man of adventure, will look for an older model which might not be really rock-solid like the atlantis, but more in the esprit of the 80´s, like the rambouillet, or romulus, etc, as long as it has side pulls...as I said, don´t need lowrider in front, will adept to the bike to a certain amount if the bike is at least the right size..will keep my eyes open, but if a frame pops up here in my size I will go for it if I can -seb. On Saturday, December 29, 2012 6:48:54 PM UTC+1, Ray Shine wrote: Sebastian -- I own a Canti-Romulus, which is the poor man's version of the Ram. I rode down the Oregon Coast on it a few years ago pulling a BOB trailer. I did not sense any over-load. I have toured fully loaded front and rear panniers on my Atlantis and can tell you it is steady as a rock. The same comment applies to a loaded Bleriot and Sam H. I would not load up my Canti-Rom again after riding really tour-specific frames. -- *From:* sebseb sebasti...@googlemail.com javascript: *To:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Sent:* Sat, December 29, 2012 9:41:25 AM *Subject:* [RBW] Re: introduction and first question well, thank you for the quick responses, I think the double top tube of the hilborne is a little too stout for me, the 58cm hilsen might be more my taste, still very curious how the rambouillet might do with panniers...anyway I always keep my gear rather light, so it doesn´t need to be a frame which is designed to go around the world with 40kg of load.about 12-15kg alltogether is what I normally need for a three week trip (tent etc, but just light kitchen equip. (soup, tee coffee etc)) On Thursday, December 27, 2012 8:59:13 PM UTC+1, sebseb wrote: Dear Forum, I am a new member and would like to say hello and ask for a first advice at the same time. I just found your group as I was doing some research to replace my japanese touring frame which I lost in an accident some time ago. I found the mid 80's frame which I had very well adapted to my needs, a 28' wheeled sports-tourer with room for up to 32mm tires (with fenders), long enough chainstays to have fenders and carry luggage on racks but still with side pull-brakes (47-57 reach) and double crankset, the fork even with eyelets for lowrider though I never used them. Besides doing all my commutes with it I also travelled a lot on it, always with just two panniers and a handlebar bag. I did a lot of brevets and several week-long tours (with camping gear) with that frame, and though not the lightest and maybe a little on the flexy side there was nothing really to complain about. Since the accident I try to find something similar and Rivendell has made some bikes in the past that seem to be what i am looking for, or at least come very close to what I search for. As I hope to find amongst you the real connaiseurs of this brand I would like to know which of the Rivendell frames (also former ones) comes closest to my demands in your opinion so that I can look for an occasion to try to find one in my size (PBH 84cm). While in the current lineup I am not so shure there is such a model, the older Rambouillet seemed to me the role model although I am not shure if there is enough heel clearance to have larger panniers and two eyelets would also be nicer at the rear and front drop out? Has anybody experiences with that kind of luggage on a Rambouillet? I would be pleased to hear some first hand knowledge and if somebody has a frame in my size (~58cm for 28' wheels) he wants to part with i would also like to know about it. With my best regards and a happy new year to everybody -sebastian -- 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/-/6XKqk_ay_KEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4aiwVMzvwhYJ. 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] Front derailleur choice: help me out here.
Well, there you go. Now there is no reason not offer front dérailleur capability on The Mystery Bike. If one wants to equip it as Grant intended, with no front dérailleur, the unused shifter boss on the downtube could be covered with a bell. Perfect for that bike. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2012, at 11:52 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: +1 on the bell.Very good spot for one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5874896812/ On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Dan McNamara djmcnam...@gmail.com wrote: Mount a bell on the unused boss. Or get a Problem Solvers shifter boss cover. Dan Marin On Dec 31, 2012, at 11:28 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: A fellow listmember has very generously offered me most of the parts I need to build the very generously priced Ram frameset I recently received (and yet another lister is sending me -- whoohoo! -- a pair of Dura Ace tub wheels!). Anyway, I have a choice of a ** rod operated* fd or a cable operated one. I really want the rod one just for cool and weirdness, but I hate, hate HATE a bare leftside shifter boss. What do y'all think (besides Oh, shut up)? BTW: A near-as-I-care-to-look-for-at-this-point color match for Ram Blue can be found in the Sinful Colors nail polish selection at your local Walgreens for ! $2.50. A wee bit lighter, but close enough for me. Thanks to the generous listers who have offered me parts. -- - 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. -- 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. -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
A 36t ring and am 11-34 cassette gives you gears from 31 to 95 on Big Apples. That would be more than enough for me. Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, December 31, 2012 8:19:33 AM UTC-8, Brewster Fong wrote: On Monday, December 31, 2012 6:04:42 AM UTC-8, Colin B. wrote: I don't know if the thinking at Rivendell has changed, but Grant's original vision for this storied frame was free of a front derailer: [It's] basically a flat-to-rolling land bike that, by virtue of its superlong top tube (62.5cm on this 54.3cm frame), locks you into a sweeepyback bar. That doesn’t rule out touring or dirt riding, but those aren’t the point, and to drive home the actual point, it has one water bottle, and no way to mount a front derailer. I don't get this bike? Is it design for flatland like Florida? How can you have a 54/55cm bike with a 62.5 toptube? Any rider would have an extremely long torso?! Maybe I'm spoiled, but living here in the SF Bay Area, we have tons of places to ride and there's always hills, especially here in SF. But, I love the hills and enjoy climbing. The rewards - good long climbs are usually followed by great descents and the fitness you get from climbing is great. I could never see getting a bike that is only good for flat-to-rolling land. Good Luck! http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/13522805152/odd-new-bike-and-misc-stuffs I generally vote on the side of weird, so I think its wonderful, but maybe Riv believes it's too weird, or maybe their inner pendulum has swung back from specialized to versatile. However it comes out, I hope they sell thousands of them! On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 6:37 PM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzo...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe Grant has lost it and designed this bike for the SRAM XX1! Carbon everything, baby! :) http://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/family/xx1 On Sunday, December 30, 2012 1:34:31 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: This bike has very long chainstays, a very long headtube, and is not intended to be run with a front derailer. It's much more cruiser than anything else in Riv's line. Joe Bernard Vallejo CA. On Saturday, December 29, 2012 9:52:40 PM UTC-8, Peter M wrote: Haha, I am all for new bikes, especially ones that can be set up with IGH hubs. I do love a secret as well and so far I believe there has only been one mystery bike owner to come forward and it had more the touches of a custom, with the scarab headbadge and all. I would love to get a test ride on one of those, oh and a credit card with no limit also! On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM, Dave dfa...@charter.net wrote: Before you get all conspiracy theorist about this, the finished one I saw was one of the original batch that went to the early adopters. This green one may be part of that, as well. Besides, if it's a new bike that's taking off due to popularity, let's be happy about that! Grant never did formally (or at least publicly) settle on a name for it, so, no, you didn't miss a thing. Transparency was never part of the bargain, though! On 12/29/2012 9:11 PM, Peter Morgano wrote: Now I am curious, how many of these things are there if they are getting shipped out to customers? Did I miss a Blug or email about them picking a name and head badge or are we in the realm of not so secret secrets? On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Dave dfa...@charter.net wrote: I saw an Appaloosa at RBW before it was shipped (not the one in this pic). One of the prettiest bikes I've ever seen. No front derailer, either. Having ridden the Bosco/proto/whatever, and knowing the it became the Appaloosa, I'd buy one instead of a custom. It was THAT fun! You can strap accessories to anything with enough ingenuity; it's the feel that matters, so far as I'm concerned. I hope it sticks in the lineup, unlike the other great bikes like the Simple One. On 12/29/2012 8:48 PM, dougP wrote: What - no racks, no bags, no baskets? Not even a pump or bottle cage? And it's already got grips bar tape! Nice looking ride; maybe built for a customer? Those head badges are quite nicely detailed. dougP On Saturday, December 29, 2012 2:12:27 PM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: Dropped by RBW today for a few things, including a leftover RONA t-shirt (that's Retrogrouches of North America). Snapped a pic of the new protovelo with an Appaloosa headbadge that I hadn't seen before: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/8322596189/in/set-72157632374797893/ Also included a shot of the new Yves Gomez headbadge because it's so cool. 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
[RBW] Re: Rivendell Appaloosa
I agree with you John, I totally dig the name. I can't say I am in a market for this type of bike being that I need something for club road riding more than anything else right now. I do like the stays in the rear, they do give it a unique and pretty cool look. Dig the color. On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:12:56 PM UTC-6, John Price wrote: While I'm not the target buyer for this sort of bike I have to say 'YEAH! to Grant for coming up with a nice name - Appaloosa. I may be in the minority here but names like Homer Hilsen, Bosco, Gomez... do nothing for me. The bikes are GREAT but the names - to me - are a let down. With Appaloosa I picture a beautiful, elegant animal. With Homer Hilsen I picture someone's next door neighbor - nice guy maybe but I don't want his name on my bike. Again, not saying the bikes aren't nice - I think the Hilsen is great. Just not so much the names of fictional people. John -- 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/-/C1JhbbD8dekJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
So is the meet up still Pleasant Hill BART at 10ish?looking forward to a great ride and putting some faces to these interwebs personas thanks -Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: So, who's bringing the chuckwagon or at least the trangia so that we might have some moka pot and huevos up there at the Old Green Place? ;-) On 12/31/12, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: Lime Ridge was quite rideable yesterday, with a few muddy spots. After another day of sun today, trail conditions should be perfect tomorrow. Currently 47F in Walnut Creek and 34F up on Diablo, so you may want to bring a jacket and gloves for the ride down. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: yeah, i'll help you find it... I want to head down the frog pond / curry canyon roads afterward, then climb back up to the southgate rd. it's been dry a few days so it might just work out. shell ridge was an impassable mess a couple days ago (crown-clogging, get-a-stick mud). =- Joe On 12/31/12, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=enll=37.87072,-121.907473spn=0.011434,0.026157sll=37.269174,-119.306607sspn=11.79,26.784668oq=green+rancht=hhnear=Green+Ranch+Rd,+Walnut+Creek,+California+94598z=16 You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- 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/-/WA4p116vpWYJ. 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. -- 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] New Years Day PDX Ride?
Well, since the taco stand will be open... I'm in! I won't be riding a
Riv, but I'll be MUSA'd up.
Aaron Young
Vancouver, WA
On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote:
See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11
Dennis in PDX
On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:24:54 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day.
The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if
you want to stop for tacos.
I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be
matchy-match.
See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River
Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy.
Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17
--Smitty
On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would
be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific
route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest
and we could go from there.
--Andy
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Re: [RBW] Front derailleur choice: help me out here.
cyclot, that looks great On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:52:58 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: +1 on the bell.Very good spot for one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5874896812/ On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Dan McNamara djmcn...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Mount a bell on the unused boss. Or get a Problem Solvers shifter boss cover. Dan Marin On Dec 31, 2012, at 11:28 AM, PATRICK MOORE bert...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: A fellow listmember has very generously offered me most of the parts I need to build the very generously priced Ram frameset I recently received (and yet another lister is sending me -- whoohoo! -- a pair of Dura Ace tub wheels!). Anyway, I have a choice of a ** rod operated* fd or a cable operated one. I really want the rod one just for cool and weirdness, but I hate, hate HATE a bare leftside shifter boss. What do y'all think (besides Oh, shut up)? BTW: A near-as-I-care-to-look-for-at-this-point color match for Ram Blue can be found in the Sinful Colors nail polish selection at your local Walgreens for ! $2.50. A wee bit lighter, but close enough for me. Thanks to the generous listers who have offered me parts. -- - 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/RpQSi-CkEbYJ. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
When I lived in San Fancisco and Oakland almost every person I knew rode a 1-3 speed drivetrain. This being an 8-10 speed one I think they'll get by! -J, in PHL now -- 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/-/10wFhGletyYJ. 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] Front derailleur choice: help me out here.
If you don't take the rod actuated one, I will! -J -- 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/-/hQczpoTYj5oJ. 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] WTT - fat tires for chubby
Hi all, after another rear Pasela sidewall fail, I'm left with a ton of tires that are too fat for a fendered Quickbeam. What I want is a set of high-quality chubby road tires in the 32-40mm range. Kojaks, JB Greens, narrower MSupremes, etc. What I have to trade is here: http://www.biketinker.com/ If you'd like to trade money instead of tires, I'm open to offers, and I'll use the $$ to buy tires from Riv, or the list. Sets of Marathons (47mm), Marathon Supremes (technically fit a QB, not really), Big Apples (2.35), Kenda Kewsts (40mm - fit a fendered QB), IRC Mythos CX-slicks (worn rear, less worn front - fit a fendered QB), and one lone 650B marathon. Also a lone All-Terrainasaurus, but it's on the bike right now. I'd like to keep the Marathon Supremes, since they're so nice, but they don't allow sand to pass between the chainstay and the tire. Thanks, Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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/-/gljI3Dkd9H8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
I am also looking forward to this ride. See you at 9:30AM at the Pleasant Hill BART. - David G in SF On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: So is the meet up still Pleasant Hill BART at 10ish?looking forward to a great ride and putting some faces to these interwebs personas thanks -Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: So, who's bringing the chuckwagon or at least the trangia so that we might have some moka pot and huevos up there at the Old Green Place? ;-) On 12/31/12, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: Lime Ridge was quite rideable yesterday, with a few muddy spots. After another day of sun today, trail conditions should be perfect tomorrow. Currently 47F in Walnut Creek and 34F up on Diablo, so you may want to bring a jacket and gloves for the ride down. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: yeah, i'll help you find it... I want to head down the frog pond / curry canyon roads afterward, then climb back up to the southgate rd. it's been dry a few days so it might just work out. shell ridge was an impassable mess a couple days ago (crown-clogging, get-a-stick mud). =- Joe On 12/31/12, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=enll=37.87072,-121.907473spn=0.011434,0.026157sll=37.269174,-119.306607sspn=11.79,26.784668oq=green+rancht=hhnear=Green+Ranch+Rd,+Walnut+Creek,+California+94598z=16 You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
The post at the head of this thread says 9:30 @ Pleasant Hill Bart. Though I think that arrival times for trains are like 9:17, 9:37, 9:57 tomorrow morning, in which case for those taking Bart 9:40 might make more sense. On Dec 31, 12:44 pm, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: So is the meet up still Pleasant Hill BART at 10ish? looking forward to a great ride and putting some faces to these interwebs personas thanks -Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: So, who's bringing the chuckwagon or at least the trangia so that we might have some moka pot and huevos up there at the Old Green Place? ;-) On 12/31/12, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: Lime Ridge was quite rideable yesterday, with a few muddy spots. After another day of sun today, trail conditions should be perfect tomorrow. Currently 47F in Walnut Creek and 34F up on Diablo, so you may want to bring a jacket and gloves for the ride down. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: yeah, i'll help you find it... I want to head down the frog pond / curry canyon roads afterward, then climb back up to the southgate rd. it's been dry a few days so it might just work out. shell ridge was an impassable mess a couple days ago (crown-clogging, get-a-stick mud). =- Joe On 12/31/12, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=... You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- 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/-/WA4p116vpWYJ. 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
perfect! thanks On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: The post at the head of this thread says 9:30 @ Pleasant Hill Bart. Though I think that arrival times for trains are like 9:17, 9:37, 9:57 tomorrow morning, in which case for those taking Bart 9:40 might make more sense. On Dec 31, 12:44 pm, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: So is the meet up still Pleasant Hill BART at 10ish?looking forward to a great ride and putting some faces to these interwebs personas thanks -Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: So, who's bringing the chuckwagon or at least the trangia so that we might have some moka pot and huevos up there at the Old Green Place? ;-) On 12/31/12, Jim Mather mather...@gmail.com wrote: Lime Ridge was quite rideable yesterday, with a few muddy spots. After another day of sun today, trail conditions should be perfect tomorrow. Currently 47F in Walnut Creek and 34F up on Diablo, so you may want to bring a jacket and gloves for the ride down. On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: yeah, i'll help you find it... I want to head down the frog pond / curry canyon roads afterward, then climb back up to the southgate rd. it's been dry a few days so it might just work out. shell ridge was an impassable mess a couple days ago (crown-clogging, get-a-stick mud). =- Joe On 12/31/12, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: Green Ranch. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Green+Ranch+Road,+Walnut+Creek,+CAhl=. .. You can see the Pool to the right of the Marker I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. I'll see ya on the Mt. Dustin G -- 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/-/WA4p116vpWYJ. 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Anybody have great (or lousy) experience with waterproof iPhone5 mounts on your Riv? I need ones to investigate (and ones to avoid)
There's this one available as well: http://store.ibikesports.com/iphone-bike-case-mount/ibike-phone-booth-5-case-mount-iphone-5 I had a bad experience with the BioLogic and was using the Wahoo for the iPhone 4S. Now exploring how riding with the iPhone 5 in a pocket and not looking at numbers all the time feels. René -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
On Mon, 2012-12-31 at 08:19 -0800, Brewster Fong wrote: I don't get this bike? Is it design for flatland like Florida? How can you have a 54/55cm bike with a 62.5 toptube? Any rider would have an extremely long torso?! Unless it was designed to be used with bars that come back at you... -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
It's a chopper, and it does what choppers do: Cruise calmy along the waterfront with hands lightly resting on bars that reach *way* back. If you'll recall, Grant originally proposed shifting the two-ring cranks with a stick. Yes, this chopper comes with a suicide shifter! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:57:56 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Mon, 2012-12-31 at 08:19 -0800, Brewster Fong wrote: I don't get this bike? Is it design for flatland like Florida? How can you have a 54/55cm bike with a 62.5 toptube? Any rider would have an extremely long torso?! Unless it was designed to be used with bars that come back at you... -- 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/-/zGcEz-DoFWcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Jealously awaiting trip report...from Times Square. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh, PA -- 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/-/My_h-LD7n6AJ. 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/slightly OT: 66cm Takara Overland Fixed Gear + extras (geared setup)--$350
Bump diddly ump Didn't get any hits on this the first go around, I'd still sell it as per the above but now I'm also open to parting it out. So, if you're interested in any of the parts on the bike or discussed above, hit me up! On Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:37:02 AM UTC-8, Jeremy Till wrote: (x-post from iBob, apologies if you see it twice). Hey Folks- Need to free up space and capital for other bike projects, so I've decided to sell my Takara Overland. It is currently setup as kind of a townie-fixed gear, built on a frame designed for loaded touring. Since I've recently acquired a Quickbeam for fixed gear townie duties, I don't really need this anymore. I bought it used a couple of years ago, built up as a full on loaded tourer, and to sweeten the deal on the bike I will included the 7spd (FW) rear wheel, shifters and derailleurs, so you can convert it back to a geared bike if you so desire. Pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/85709120@N07/sets/72157632186942080/ The details: -Frame measures 66cm c-c seat tube, 57cm top tube, parallel 73 degree angles. Great for big guys looking for a true fistful of seatpost fit! The tubing stickers say 4130, and if I had to guess I'd say it was straight-gauge--this thing is definitely not a lightweight. Designed for 27 wheels with cantilever brakes. -48cm Salsa Woodchipper handlebars with 150mm pre-QBP (i.e., Hecho en Petaluma!) Salsa Quill Stem with brake hsg stop and cable roller. It took some doing to get this bar in this stem, so there are some scratches under the tape. -Dia-compe canitlever brakes with Tektro R200 brake levers, Cane Creek gum hoods. -Rear wheel is Origin8 branded Formula sealed bearing track hub, double-sided fixed threading, 126mm spacing, laced with 14g spokes to Sun CR18 27 (630mm bsd) rim. 17t and 19t cogs. -Front wheel is a generic Weinmann single wall 27 rim on Sansin hub. -Tires are 27x1 1/4 (630x32mm) Schwalbe Marathons with very few miles on them. -Crankset is a Sugino GT 110x74 triple, currently running a single 40t chainring. 115mm Shimano UN-54 BB with 2mm spacer under driveside cup for proper chainline. -Dimension pedals. -WTB Speed V seat on Kalloy seatpost. -SKS P45 fenders. Not on the bike, but I will include-- -Original Jim Blackburn silver alloy rear rack. -7spd freewheel rear wheel, which matches the front--Weinmann single-wall rim with Sansin hub. Shimano Freewheel. -Original Shimano Deerhead Deore F + R derailleurs, Suntour Symmetric Shifters for single-bolt mounting on top of the DT. (Note: one of the shifter pivot bolts might be stripped). -Original triple chainrings- 50/45/28 Note: The frame isn't perfect. The rear dropouts aren't perfectly parallel, the fork alignment is a little bit off. The canti posts are positioned such that it's hard to use any other brakes than the ones that are on there, and you definitely couldn't fit 700c wheels unless you cut them off and used caliper brakes. There are a couple of scratches and tiny dings. At one point, a previous owner clamped a kickstand to the chainstays, and chainstays are minorly dented and paint is stripped there. However, given the general beefyness of this frame, all of this never worried me one bit. I meant to fix this up and return it to geared setup before selling it, but it looks like I'm just not going to have the time. As a result of all this, I'm offering first and foremost to BOBs, RBW list folks, and other bike geeks who can understand it's not perfect and see the potential in it anyways, especially given its uniquely large size and some of the cool parts. Asking $350, with reasonable offers accepted. Ideally, i'd like to sell it local to somebody in the SF Bay Area, but if you aren't local and really want it, we'll work out a deal to ship it. Contact me off-list. -- 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/-/4HSqj4cbrRUJ. 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] Ending the year off right.
Finished the year with an overnight bike camping trip with the Venturing crew near Mt.Tam. Interesting that just four years ago these same students never rode further then their home town. Now they're off climbing Mt.Tam and getting lost in the Marin Headlands. Best quote by one of them explains his thoughts on the trip. The desire to eat processed food and going to have fun at man made roller coasters is gone. Nature itself is a roller coaster that provides the best of mental and physical nutrition. Some highlights of the trip. - Getting to the top of the West Point Inn and playing horse shoes. - Descending into Muir Beach with the sun just about setting. - Meeting up with Jim Thill on his solo bike trip around the marin headlands. - Forgetting spoons and eating oatmeal with beaf jerky. Hope all of you got some nice riding in for the year 2012. Pictures proved that the year ended off well: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDqv8LR -Manny Where'd those kiddos go? Acosta -- 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/-/wt7lHyDlt3kJ. 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] Porteur Rack experts needed
I finally got a large basket from Riv and its too big to fit on my little Soma front rack AND have room in front for the dyno headlamp (the medium is fine, but a little small). I thought a great platform for the basket would be the Soma Porteur Rack because I could even put little panniers on there in a pinch. I'd also save a bit of money if I do that rather than get the huge Nitto front rack. Any opinions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. -- 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/-/r7jSQEwLp6sJ. 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] Porteur Rack experts needed
Isn't it a Wald, and don't they come with struts? The large Walds I owned (including the Newsboy, pictured) had their own struts and needed no rack. http://www.ubcbike.com/store/product/113197/Wald-157-Newsboy-Basket/ On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: I finally got a large basket from Riv and its too big to fit on my little Soma front rack AND have room in front for the dyno headlamp (the medium is fine, but a little small). I thought a great platform for the basket would be the Soma Porteur Rack because I could even put little panniers on there in a pinch. I'd also save a bit of money if I do that rather than get the huge Nitto front rack. Any opinions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. -- 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/-/r7jSQEwLp6sJ. 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] New Years Day PDX Ride?
I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:44:19 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Well, since the taco stand will be open... I'm in! I won't be riding a Riv, but I'll be MUSA'd up. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote: See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11 Dennis in PDX On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:24:54 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --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/-/88w6TufWyTgJ. 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/w5MmFHPh79oJ. 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 tried adding a larger sprocket to a 7-speed cassette?
As I said, I've become a junkie for Acorn leather washers. Here is the leather washer spacing between the front dropout lug and long rack stay http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aPC310001_zps0b48a01f.jpg and a novel use for them - on the Bell 11 from Rivbike, it dampens out 90% of the road shock rings, and makes a nice bridge for your thumb http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aPC310003_zps612f1b6c.jpg To adjust fender spacing on my daughter's bike, I used a long M5 and a stack of spacers with a long M5 going into the bottom bracket boss http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aPC310005_zps1ce74da2.jpg And attaching stays to frame bosses, it absorbs misalignment, distributes the contact stress, and as it compresses it becomes a lock washer http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aPC310007_zps9c95e0d7.jpg and of course the obvious spot on a fender stay http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aPC310008_zps3883f578.jpg apologize for the welded aluminum frame, but my daughter is riding 20 miles and climbing hills on her Nexus 8 - with a slight modification - I reduced her front chainwheel to 42 and increased her rear sprocket to 26, keeping the same chain length and turning her bottom two gears into tree climbers. She still hasn't been into the top two gears, but she'll eventually want to go faster. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/aPB210002.jpg -- 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/-/lsg8fTAoU8UJ. 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] Ending the year off right.
Happy New Year Manny! Keep inspiring us! René On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Finished the year with an overnight bike camping trip with the Venturing crew near Mt.Tam. Interesting that just four years ago these same students never rode further then their home town. Now they're off climbing Mt.Tam and getting lost in the Marin Headlands. Best quote by one of them explains his thoughts on the trip. The desire to eat processed food and going to have fun at man made roller coasters is gone. Nature itself is a roller coaster that provides the best of mental and physical nutrition. Some highlights of the trip. - Getting to the top of the West Point Inn and playing horse shoes. - Descending into Muir Beach with the sun just about setting. - Meeting up with Jim Thill on his solo bike trip around the marin headlands. - Forgetting spoons and eating oatmeal with beaf jerky. Hope all of you got some nice riding in for the year 2012. Pictures proved that the year ended off well: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDqv8LR -Manny Where'd those kiddos go? Acosta -- 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/-/wt7lHyDlt3kJ. 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: Porteur Rack experts needed
The baskets Riv sells are just the basket... no struts or attachment hardware. The Soma Porteur Rack is a nice rack. I don't own one myself but a buddy has one and uses it to support his basket. It seems like a great rack. The one thing I'll warn you about is that the SPR comes with hardware to attach to the axle. My buddy did a hack so it attaches to the eyelets instead... a better set-up in my opinion. I've never paid much attention to how it's on there but my buddy has a light mounted to one of the vertical struts. I would consider an SPR if I need a front rack. Good Luck, Smitty On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:27:28 PM UTC-8, Scot Brooks wrote: I finally got a large basket from Riv and its too big to fit on my little Soma front rack AND have room in front for the dyno headlamp (the medium is fine, but a little small). I thought a great platform for the basket would be the Soma Porteur Rack because I could even put little panniers on there in a pinch. I'd also save a bit of money if I do that rather than get the huge Nitto front rack. Any opinions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. -- 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/-/N4Iud8gifVAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Ha man it'll be slow and easy, then! Nah serious though, your google map route is ok but am not so sure on taking Burma Rd up. Unless people feel more like hiking than riding ;-) but it seems like we're gonna be a mob, so I'm sure splinter/self-flaggelating groups can be arranged ad hoc. It will be fun (no doubt), dry (hope) and cold (for sure!)... I'm nursing along a cold but this should be just what the doctor ordered. Happy 2013, everyone! Don't over-do tonight if you're a-ridin @930 tomorrow!!! J On 12/31/12, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: awesome Imma following Joe then. On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:08:40 PM UTC-8, ascpgh wrote: Jealously awaiting trip report...from Times Square. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh, PA -- 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/-/dZXprB4gvMgJ. 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] Fwd: [GoneRiding] For Sale: 57.5cm 1993 Bridgestone RB-1/7
Am forwarding this at req. of Jim G - somebody be a good BOB and go n' git it! Not the seller, but friend of... he's probably okay ;-) Happy 2013, =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA -- Forwarded message -- From: jim g j...@yojimg.net Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:38:13 -0800 Finally getting around to selling my RB-1/7. 57.5cm size. Awesome, near original condition! Asking $900. Details at the CL post... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3513452547.html More photos are at http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDqvsa2 Please forward to iBOB and RBW -- I'm not on either of those lists these days. Thanks! -Jim G -- from jimg at yojimg dot net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
I'll be at BART to meet the 9:40 train. If you get there early and need coffee, there's a Starbucks about a block away at Jones Treat. And if you're not familiar with Diablo, bring food; there's nothing to buy on the mountain. happy new year! On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Ha man it'll be slow and easy, then! Nah serious though, your google map route is ok but am not so sure on taking Burma Rd up. Unless people feel more like hiking than riding ;-) but it seems like we're gonna be a mob, so I'm sure splinter/self-flaggelating groups can be arranged ad hoc. It will be fun (no doubt), dry (hope) and cold (for sure!)... I'm nursing along a cold but this should be just what the doctor ordered. Happy 2013, everyone! Don't over-do tonight if you're a-ridin @930 tomorrow!!! J On 12/31/12, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: awesome Imma following Joe then. On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:08:40 PM UTC-8, ascpgh wrote: Jealously awaiting trip report...from Times Square. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh, PA -- 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/-/dZXprB4gvMgJ. 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: Porteur Rack experts needed
Thanks Smitty, I didn't notice the weird axle mount thing. Hopefully the Sam fork can accommodate eyelet mounting. Speaking of front loading a Sam, maybe Manny-the-front-loaded-Sam-master will chime in. -- 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/-/mZpMRPAhpJoJ. 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] First RBW visit
After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit to Riv today. I walked into the showroom, and there is Grant sitting at a table in the middle of the room having an intense discussion with a Frenchish sorta man who I presume to be Yves Gomez. Unfortunately Grant wasn't available to chitchat, but Mark and Brian invited me in for coffee and to talk shop. What a great bunch! Brian gave me some instruction about where to camp in the Diablo foothills nearby. Surely I bungled his directions, but I think I found a pretty good spot on the top of a big hill. The view is nice, but the sun just set, and it's getting chilly. I guess I'll set up my tent. Happy new year everybody! -- 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/-/my3NA_RJXmYJ. 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] New Years Day PDX Ride?
I'm trying to get my PDX peeps out there an a ridin'! Doing my part to live vicariously through others! On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I want pictures and maybe a taco sent here to Ca On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:44:19 PM UTC-8, AaronY wrote: Well, since the taco stand will be open... I'm in! I won't be riding a Riv, but I'll be MUSA'd up. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Monday, December 31, 2012, Dennis Hogan wrote: See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11 Dennis in PDX On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:24:54 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --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/-/**88w6TufWyTgJhttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/88w6TufWyTgJ . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.**com . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscribe@**googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=enhttp://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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/w5MmFHPh79oJ. 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] First RBW visit
Happy New Year Jim, I am enjoying your travel narrative and pictures. Thank you for sharing. Bob (Indianapolis) On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:35 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit to Riv today. I walked into the showroom, and there is Grant sitting at a table in the middle of the room having an intense discussion with a Frenchish sorta man who I presume to be Yves Gomez. Unfortunately Grant wasn't available to chitchat, but Mark and Brian invited me in for coffee and to talk shop. What a great bunch! Brian gave me some instruction about where to camp in the Diablo foothills nearby. Surely I bungled his directions, but I think I found a pretty good spot on the top of a big hill. The view is nice, but the sun just set, and it's getting chilly. I guess I'll set up my tent. Happy new year everybody! -- 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/-/my3NA_RJXmYJ. 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] First RBW visit
It is fun following your adventures in the west! Amazing how technology is making this possible, so enjoy and Happy New Year! ( see you on Facebook, too!) On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 7:28 PM, Robert Barr rcba...@gmail.com wrote: Happy New Year Jim, I am enjoying your travel narrative and pictures. Thank you for sharing. Bob (Indianapolis) On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 8:35 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit to Riv today. I walked into the showroom, and there is Grant sitting at a table in the middle of the room having an intense discussion with a Frenchish sorta man who I presume to be Yves Gomez. Unfortunately Grant wasn't available to chitchat, but Mark and Brian invited me in for coffee and to talk shop. What a great bunch! Brian gave me some instruction about where to camp in the Diablo foothills nearby. Surely I bungled his directions, but I think I found a pretty good spot on the top of a big hill. The view is nice, but the sun just set, and it's getting chilly. I guess I'll set up my tent. Happy new year everybody! -- 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/-/my3NA_RJXmYJ. 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. -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
I went by Riv HQ today and rode the Appaloosa. I assure you it was delightful. It's a dynamite bike unlike any other bike I've ever ridden. Those that say they don't get it have it 100% correct. They fail to understand what it is, and what it is for. Open your mind a little and at least I think you can appreciate what it is, even if you don't want one. The highlights for me are the three utterly unique lengths of the Appaloosa 1. The top tube is so freaking long that you still have room to live even with swept back bars. Bars that sweep back a foot and you still can't hit your knees on the barcon shifters! 2. The Bosco Bars that are obviously ideal for it do have a ton of room for lots of hand positions 3. The 56cm chainstays (56!) give it a swoopy cadillac road feel that was just awesome. It's really hard not to giggle when riding it. Don't even consider it if you don't want your bike to make you smile. On Monday, December 31, 2012 2:35:15 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: It's a chopper, and it does what choppers do: Cruise calmy along the waterfront with hands lightly resting on bars that reach *way* back. If you'll recall, Grant originally proposed shifting the two-ring cranks with a stick. Yes, this chopper comes with a suicide shifter! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, December 31, 2012 1:57:56 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Mon, 2012-12-31 at 08:19 -0800, Brewster Fong wrote: I don't get this bike? Is it design for flatland like Florida? How can you have a 54/55cm bike with a 62.5 toptube? Any rider would have an extremely long torso?! Unless it was designed to be used with bars that come back at you... -- 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/-/O4c7X0SiYZYJ. 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: Porteur Rack experts needed
Would it work to make a standoff mount for the light, and keep the rack? Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, December 31, 2012 3:27:28 PM UTC-8, Scot Brooks wrote: I finally got a large basket from Riv and its too big to fit on my little Soma front rack AND have room in front for the dyno headlamp (the medium is fine, but a little small). I thought a great platform for the basket would be the Soma Porteur Rack because I could even put little panniers on there in a pinch. I'd also save a bit of money if I do that rather than get the huge Nitto front rack. Any opinions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. -- 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/-/-UehUTkkClIJ. 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: First RBW visit
Yes. Absolutely love the pre-get out of the cold and into the tent posts from the Bay Area wildness. Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow. Michael Allen On Monday, December 31, 2012 5:35:53 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit to Riv today. I walked into the showroom, and there is Grant sitting at a table in the middle of the room having an intense discussion with a Frenchish sorta man who I presume to be Yves Gomez. Unfortunately Grant wasn't available to chitchat, but Mark and Brian invited me in for coffee and to talk shop. What a great bunch! Brian gave me some instruction about where to camp in the Diablo foothills nearby. Surely I bungled his directions, but I think I found a pretty good spot on the top of a big hill. The view is nice, but the sun just set, and it's getting chilly. I guess I'll set up my tent. Happy new year everybody! -- 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/-/BBSRv9MQoKQJ. 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: Porteur Rack experts needed
Hi Phillip, It would, but I'm thinking that bike camping wise, it would strain the little front rack quite a lot. It can't really hold much weight, you see. The porteur rack is probably a bit overkill, but it's also versatile with the pannier mounts, large platform, and center oriented light mount. -- 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/-/YDl0vXFsYVAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
looking forward to seeing you all in the morning, especially Michael Williams, who sold me the Atlantis that I will be riding. Michael Allen On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 9:05:50 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: * http://tinyurl.com/bvt86we* It looks like the trails will be able to dry out a bit before then. There should be enough locals on this ride to take different routes to the top and back again. Cheers 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/-/lp4iLG5gCYUJ. 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: First RBW visit
JIM! You left about two minutes before I was ready for you. Shoot---I had a mtg and was looking forward to aaarrrgh. I'm out of the area tomorrow for 8 days. You're going riding with Manny? Good luck. He delights in underestimating the gruel factor. He talks the whole time. Shoots great pictures. I wish I were going. Did you ride the Appa? On Monday, December 31, 2012 5:35:53 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit to Riv today. I walked into the showroom, and there is Grant sitting at a table in the middle of the room having an intense discussion with a Frenchish sorta man who I presume to be Yves Gomez. Unfortunately Grant wasn't available to chitchat, but Mark and Brian invited me in for coffee and to talk shop. What a great bunch! Brian gave me some instruction about where to camp in the Diablo foothills nearby. Surely I bungled his directions, but I think I found a pretty good spot on the top of a big hill. The view is nice, but the sun just set, and it's getting chilly. I guess I'll set up my tent. Happy new year everybody! -- 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/-/nBRpP2g60dsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
hey Michael, right on! glad youre still rocking it! see you there! you know whats really funny about the Atlantisis that I bought it from Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis in maybe early '09 from none other than Jim Thill who is going to be there tomorrow! Small world; and the Atlantis comes full circle. see you in the AM-Mike On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 7:54 PM, allenmichael allenmich...@mac.com wrote: looking forward to seeing you all in the morning, especially Michael Williams, who sold me the Atlantis that I will be riding. Michael Allen On Wednesday, December 26, 2012 9:05:50 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: * http://tinyurl.com/bvt86we* It looks like the trails will be able to dry out a bit before then. There should be enough locals on this ride to take different routes to the top and back again. Cheers 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/-/lp4iLG5gCYUJ. 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: WTT - fat tires for chubby
I have 40-622 marathons on my fendered S1, and they seem perfect. On Monday, December 31, 2012 12:52:33 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: Hi all, after another rear Pasela sidewall fail, I'm left with a ton of tires that are too fat for a fendered Quickbeam. What I want is a set of high-quality chubby road tires in the 32-40mm range. Kojaks, JB Greens, narrower MSupremes, etc. What I have to trade is here: http://www.biketinker.com/ If you'd like to trade money instead of tires, I'm open to offers, and I'll use the $$ to buy tires from Riv, or the list. Sets of Marathons (47mm), Marathon Supremes (technically fit a QB, not really), Big Apples (2.35), Kenda Kewsts (40mm - fit a fendered QB), IRC Mythos CX-slicks (worn rear, less worn front - fit a fendered QB), and one lone 650B marathon. Also a lone All-Terrainasaurus, but it's on the bike right now. I'd like to keep the Marathon Supremes, since they're so nice, but they don't allow sand to pass between the chainstay and the tire. Thanks, Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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/-/CJw146nv3koJ. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
I think that maybe I'M the target market! Now that I know what the mystery bike is all about, it's giving me serious pause. I just finished paying for my oldest kid's college, and I've been seriously teetering on the edge of ordering my first custom bike ever as a reward - a totally frivolous one-speed cruiser for riding around with my younger kids. So I completely get the appeal, even though I live in an area that's hillier than San Francisco. Mabe that's what I'll get when I win the lottery in three days except that I'll put cantilever brakes on it and make it look like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/87152838@N05/8332489198/ Happy New Year, everybody! -- 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: First RBW visit
Grant, it's cool. I'll just have to visit again sometime! I'm camped just around the corner from RBW now. I'm having a great trip. Manny is great, as are some new friends I met through him. Turns out a lady I've known since kindergarten lives here, in Danville. Her last name was Thomas back then, so we always sat next to each other in school. I'm going to have breakfast with her in the morning. Hopefully she's not too shocked at how stinky I've become in the two decades since we've seen each other! Then a bit later I meet up with another semi-local character I know through the Internet. That means I won't be on the official Diablo ride at 9:30, but I have some faith that I'll intersect with that group at some point during the day's meanderings. -- 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/-/9GF_6QbZ5u0J. 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: First RBW visit
PS, Yves emailed me to confirm that it was him talking to Grant today. He seems like a good-natured character. -- 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/-/kABfMLlZsiwJ. 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: First RBW visit
Grant, you have to understand that Jim is a free spirit that cannot be tethered. Happy New Year to both of you and to all of the folks at RBW. As well as to all of my friends on this list. I hope 2013 is fantastic for all of you! Shaun Meehan On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:55 PM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: JIM! You left about two minutes before I was ready for you. Shoot---I had a mtg and was looking forward to aaarrrgh. I'm out of the area tomorrow for 8 days. You're going riding with Manny? Good luck. He delights in underestimating the gruel factor. He talks the whole time. Shoots great pictures. I wish I were going. Did you ride the Appa? On Monday, December 31, 2012 5:35:53 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: After about 9 years of being a Riv fan/rider/dealer, I made my first visit to Riv today. I walked into the showroom, and there is Grant sitting at a table in the middle of the room having an intense discussion with a Frenchish sorta man who I presume to be Yves Gomez. Unfortunately Grant wasn't available to chitchat, but Mark and Brian invited me in for coffee and to talk shop. What a great bunch! Brian gave me some instruction about where to camp in the Diablo foothills nearby. Surely I bungled his directions, but I think I found a pretty good spot on the top of a big hill. The view is nice, but the sun just set, and it's getting chilly. I guess I'll set up my tent. Happy new year everybody! -- 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/-/nBRpP2g60dsJ. 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: First RBW visit
Where are the pics? -- 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/-/y85M3TraaN4J. 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: Rivendell Appaloosa
It don't look like no chopper...but sounds like a fast cruiser-ish bike... If it turns out to be a chopper, Nitto is gonna have to make some chain link handlebars, and fast! Brooks is gonna have to make a leather banana seat, with sissy bar, like yesterday! Velocity is gonna have to put out a Synergy rim with 130 chromed spokes, on the double! -- 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/-/0hpcZzcNMD8J. 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] New Year's Day ride up Mt Diablo
Does not look like I will be able to do it. Went out this afternoon and there is no way the ankle is ready for a run up Diablo. Too bad - Manny's proposed route goes right through where I grew up and was riding old Schwinn bikes down trails at high speed in the '70's. Maybe next year. Seems like a good annual event. Looking forward to pictures and stories. Dan On Dec 26, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: I thought I'd start a thread for this ride, which was mentioned in another thread. The plan is to meet at Pleasant Hill BART at 9:30 am: http://tinyurl.com/bvt86we It looks like the trails will be able to dry out a bit before then. There should be enough locals on this ride to take different routes to the top and back again. Cheers 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/-/gV6hcKllT_QJ. 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.
