[RBW] Re: Homer Holden question
I have a first generation (2006) Waterford Homer (the poem era). I believe that a characteristic of these first Homers is the lack of a kickstand plate. I'm not sure exactly when the plate was added, but it was soon thereafter. I hope I'm not wrong. --Andy C. On Monday, October 7, 2019 at 2:47:42 PM UTC-7, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Anyone know how to identify Toyo vs Waterford Homers. I have two second > hand single top tube versions. Not that it matters at all to me personally > but the question has been asked of me regarding selling. Serial number? > Lugs? Pump pegs? Anything? > > Thanks, > Ryan Hankinson > West Michigan > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8012b102-eb5d-440a-bb59-183fa61fba60%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Call for bicycling pics – for Photo Mural
Just checking in here... First of all, I'd like to say THANK YOU to everyone who contributed pics. It was a great response - both in the number of pics and the variety of images. I also really appreciate the enthusiastic comments that folks passed along. Secondly, the thrill of receiving images was such that I thought, "We should make an Owner's Bunch calendar!" Just throwing that out there... Thirdly, if anyone else wants to contribute images for the photo collage, there's still time as we haven't broken ground on the bike room renovation project yet (plz see original post). Cognizant that Adam has recently started an active picture posting thread, I hope I don't contribute to jpeg fatigue ;^) --Andy C. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Call for bicycling pics – for Photo Mural
*you can use this photo i took while hauling library holds on my quickbeam. :) * Sweet! I see that the basket and net can barely contain your intellectual pursuits. Thanks, Jenny! *Oh, Andy, you might regret asking Kids, pets, I’ve got them all! * No regrets here, just the opposite. Thanks for sharing, Leah. Great pics. *Approx. how many photos do you need? Seems you will have to curate them so I'm assuming only a few per person? * Folks can send as many as they want. I won't be able to use all of them but it is nice to have a selection (and to see people's images). So far, I have received some amazing pics and a wide variety. However, I encourage more submissions as we do have a whole wall to cover. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Call for bicycling pics – for Photo Mural
Thanks you very much for the generous offer, Manny. I look forward to browsing and then using some of your pictures to prove to others that cool riding really happens! I took a quick peek just now and saw some fantastic images. I'll let you know... As for contacting Rivendell, I am waiting to see what responses are generated by my post. I'm still in the "semi-passive" phase of curatorship (?). I may reach out to RBW later. Thanks for the suggestion! --Andy C, > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Call for bicycling pics – for Photo Mural
*Andy - have you reached out to locals like Manny, Jenny Oh, etc?* Thanks for the suggestions, Justin. Manny has definitely posted tons of pics here. Hopefully, he'll see this post and respond. If not, I could try to reply to one of his posts, but I'll wait for now. As for Jenny and others, I'm not sure of the best way to contact. Please feel free to reply directly to me if you have ideas or would like to help facilitate. I really appreciate the input. *When complete, please post the address so when out-of-towners visit San Francisco we can stop by & check it out.* This artwork would be in the staff bike room and I would be happy to take any visitors back to view the mural. You would also be welcome to commute with me from downtown out to near Ocean Beach where I live. We could even take a long, circuitous, and scenic route. *I assume we should "reply privately" to avoid cluttering up the forum?* Yes, please! --AC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Call for bicycling pics – for Photo Mural
Great pics are always being posted by members of this group. Now I ask: who among you would like to contribute images for a mural of bicycle photos? I work at the Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library and early next year we will be renovating our staff bike parking room. In addition to expanding the space and installing new racks, we will remodel the room in a way that will celebrate cycling and encourage more staff to bike to work. One feature will be a bike photo collage covering one wall. This is where you all come in. I have seen many stunning and cool pics posted here that would be inspiring for our commuters after the morning slog and before the evening grind home. Who knows, maybe they’ll even take their breaks in the bike room to look at the photos. Types of photos wanted: - Bike riding (adults, children, groups, teams, pets) - Riding in nature/the country - Riding in the city - Racing/Cyclocross - Mud, rain, snow - Riders on unusual bikes - Screwball pictures - Other (surprise me!) Generally, I’m not looking for pictures of bicycles alone, close-ups of builds, etc. The exception to this might be bikes in unique or gorgeous locations or perched in front of an impressive or funny sign. I’m also not looking for nature shots without people on bikes. Even though the mural will be in SF, it is not limited to Bay Area pics (though these are highly encouraged, for sure). International entries are also welcome. I can’t offer any payment. I did ask our Exhibitions staff if I could send a digital copy of the mural to all contributors but such a thing will not exist. However, the images will be printed individually and the mural will be pieced together on the wall, collage style. It may be possible to put the photographer’s name on their image and, depending on your responses, we can definitely consider this option. When complete, I will surely take shots of the entire mural to share with you all. I can’t guarantee that I’ll use all submissions because right now I don’t know what the response will be like. However, I do encourage you to contribute as many photos as you like. As for pixels, since each collage image will be in the 10 x 12 or 14 x 16 inch range, lower pixel count (in the 1000s) is doable. However, the higher the better, for sure. Please send the best you got! I’m trying to be sensitive to everyone’s rights and property. If there is anything that seems inappropriate about me approaching the group this way, or if you have any suggestions, please let me know. When submitting pics, please reply directly to me or, if you like, steer me to your blog/Flickr (or other) account to browse and download. Thanks so much, --Andy C. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Hilsen Serial numbers start with?
Canti-Hilsen? Never saw one before but I dig it. Are there others? —AC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Upright bars and romulus
Wow, I could have started this exact topic. I commute on a Canti-Rom with drops and ride recreationally on other bikes with drops and one with a Bosco. Neck pain got so bad two months ago that I stopped commuting and I haven't started up again. I just purchased an Albatross cockpit from a list member but I have yet to install it as I'm still holding out for the fountain of youth to return (I'm 54). After all, I do see riders older than I in drops all the time. As I was ramping up my riding this spring I did lots of stretching but never thought to stretch my neck. Now I know. Sure, I read about neck pain on the Rivbike.com but I always thought, "That would never happen to me." --Andy C. On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 5:33:54 AM UTC-7, Fullylugged wrote: > And you’re no crustier now than you were at 66! . I need to get up that > way and ride with you again. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 30, 2018, at 5:51 AM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: > > > > I wouldn't call either 30 or 56 "old." I'm 76. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Help sizing a AHH (Homer Hilsen)
> > My pbh is 89.5. Like Tim, Grant suggested a 63 AHH but Keven said the 61 > was appropriate, citing the change in clearance with larger tires. I think > the decision gauge may have been Ram size minus one (just guessing here). > I stressed over the size decision at first but I've had the 61 for years > and, on many long rides, I have never felt uncomfortable at all. It's been > a true pleasure to ride. I'm still riding tires sizes in the low 30's so > I've yet to test the large tire hypothesis. But yeah, sure, I'd like to try > a 63 also. --AC On Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 2:00:33 PM UTC-7, Tim wrote: > > When I bought my AHH I measured my PBH at 89. Grant suggested a 63 and > Keven (he was still at Riv then) suggested 61. I bought the 63. A couple of > years later I re-measured my PBH at 87.5. I double and triple checked it so > I'm pretty sure the mistake was in the 89cm measurement. I still ride the > 63 AHH and it has never felt too big. Stand over is just fine and it's a > great bike. I also have a 63 cm Roadeo, and a 58 Hunqapillar. That being > said, if I had to start from scratch, I would take each of my bikes down > one size but only because on the Roadeo and AHH I have less than a > "fistful" of seat post and would prefer to have more showing. That is the > only reason I would change. I think you should always go for the bigger > size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Inbound commute via Sackville Street
Also appropriate that you rode your own Old Ironsides through Bunker Hill. --AC On Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 12:22:41 AM UTC-7, Ana Candela wrote: > Love it! Makes my heart sing :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Obenauf's on shoes?
I agree that Obenauf's works great on hiking boots and the like. On my regular shoes, however, it proved to be a little trickier. Because of the seams on the shoes, it was difficult to wipe off all of the residue that wasn't fully absorbed by the leather. Though the shoes didn't feel sticky, they were soon had areas covered in a fine layer of dust and other small particles. I did heat up the shoes a bit with a hair dryer to promote absorption but still had the problem a few times. Never had this problem with lighter weight treatments. I could just be doing a really bad job and/or we might just not notice this "ankle dandruff" on our work shoes. --AC On Friday, January 5, 2018 at 8:07:58 AM UTC-8, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > I use Obenauf's on my work boots, too. Put some on my locally made leather > wallet, too. I would stick to a good shoe polish for dress shoes, though. > The polish will protect against a stroll in the rain down a city sidewalk. > Anything more and you might want to get a pair of galoshes. Good gosh, a > good day, when you can get in the word "galoshes!" > > On Friday, January 5, 2018 at 6:57:00 AM UTC-8, lum gim fong wrote: >> >> Does it make leather dress shoes look nice or is it a more utilitarian >> finish to it? >> >> Interested because it is a one time application for weatherproofing. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Up Your Vis Game
...and they're located at 26 Sackville Street, London! On Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 10:04:26 AM UTC-8, William! wrote: > > Turns out someone actually does this! > > > http://www.dashingtweeds.co.uk/product-category/default-category/shop/cloth-2/sporting-lumatwills/ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: PSA: Protovelo Appaloosa on SF bay area craigslist
I just want to report that I was fortunate enough to acquire this bike a few weeks back, and I may not have pulled the trigger on this one if it wasn't for the exhortations of those who contributed to this thread. So, thank you, and thanks to Surylyprof for the PSA. What with the holidays and all, I've only taken the bike out once, or I should say that it took me out and led me all over SF. I discovered multiple positions on the bars, including leaning forward on my elbows akin to ordering a beer at a bar. The bike is awesome, if a little difficult to get in the front door. --Andy C. On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 5:12:37 PM UTC-8, Surlyprof wrote: > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5348378811.html > > For those of you who just can't wait for the new one or liked the original > Joe better. Is this someone on the list? > > John > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Nitto Saddlebag Uplift Support Info.
We use one of these to mount a country bag on my girlfriend's 47 cm Saluki. There' not enough room between the seat and the tire/rack for a large bag, so that's where the uplift comes in. There is a lot of hardware back there, what with a rack and the uplift, but it works. The uplift comes our from the middle of the tombstone. --Andy C. On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 12:43:21 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Gotcha! I do remember that one now that I see the photo. > > On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 1:28 PM, David Banzer <daba...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> Here's a link to Ed's original photo: >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/8193389@N06/2155075/in/album-72157656545073274/ >> >> David >> Chicago >> >> On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 2:19:21 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>> David: Rivendell still carries the Nitto "Saddlebag Grip" but that can't >>> be what you mean, since it is not at all angled up, as I learned the hard >>> way when I tried to mount it on a Flite. Do you in fact have a Carradice >>> "Uplift"? >>> >>> Patrick Moore, who has a Nitto S Grip on the way 'cause the downward >>> angle on a Flite don't matter with the Dahon. >>> >>> On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 12:15 PM, David Banzer <daba...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I picked up one of these from a list member and just wanted to know >>>> what the history behind this was. I've read these were sold by Rivendell, >>>> then looks like they were discontinued altogether, though that's about all >>>> the info I could find. >>>> The up angle certainly is extreme to me for a saddlebag support. Were >>>> these mainly to keep a bag from rubbing on the rear tire? Maybe these were >>>> featured in a Riv Reader at some point? >>>> I may have a rainy day project of changing the bend to a more >>>> horizontal angle. >>>> David >>>> Chicago >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. >>> By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. >>> Other professional writing services. >>> http://www.resumespecialties.com/ >>> www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ >>> Patrick Moore >>> Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten >>> >>> * >>> *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a >>> circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and >>> individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu >>> >>> *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto >>> >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > > -- > Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. > By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. > Other professional writing services. > http://www.resumespecialties.com/ > www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten > > * > *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a > circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and > individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu > > *Stat crux dum volvitur orbis.* Carthusian motto > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics
I could be mistaken, but that sweet looking machine is perched in front of my place of employment (I usually park my QB inside). Andrew Carnegie himself would be proud of such fine steel. That bike says, Go! NIce work. On Jun 10, 7:41 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I love everything about this bike. Especially the color. Very smart choices on the build. I like the reverse levers on the m'bars. If you can set it up next your your desk, you can just stare at it all day! That's what I would do :) Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Jun 10, 6:21 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all. I just wanted to follow-up with pics of my finished Quickbeam. I expect it'll undergo some tweaks over the next month or two. Right now, I'm using it as my commuter, but I hope to start taking it out for some long rides pretty soon. It's in 650B-mode with an old set of Nifty Swiftys. I have it geared 41x16/19 for 67/56 gear inches on the freewheel side, and 41x16 on the fixed side. I've ridden it free for two commutes and fixed for one. It'll be interesting to see on which side the coin lands. I find both styles of riding fun. My main focus right now is getting a feel for the geometry and dialing in the fit. The only problem I have with it is after getting into work, I spend the first half-hour thinking about the ride in--okay, maybe more than a half-hour. Thanks for everyone's input! Lee Right after finishing:http://tinyurl.com/2eqllb5 On the mixed-mode commute:http://tinyurl.com/2a3zk78 Full Flickr set of the build-up:http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr set: http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed. Best, Lee SF, 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Hilsen Touch Up Color
I have a first batch Waterford AHH, with the slightly sparkly paint. I've been using Testors Blue #1110, straight out of the bottle. To my eye, it works fine, if not perfect. I've never noticed the touch-ups after painting. Be sure to stir it up well before each application, or you can get a different color, which happened to me. BTW, at first I used fingernail polish on my scrapes, but I decided that that was too macho for me. --AC --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You 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] rusty seat tube
Hello all: I bought a used Quickbeam a year ago; and though the outside is still a beautiful green, I'm afraid the inside may be closer to the newer orange color. When I took the seat post out to re-grease and stop the squeaking, it had a couple of rusty veins on it. A have a few questions: 1) If I am to spray some Boshield in there, do I need to remove the bottom bracket so everything runs out? 2) Should I ream and scrape? 3) Does it really matter, since I live in the dry Bay Area and I can just regrease the seat tube? 4) Any other advice? Thanks for your help in advance. --AC --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
