[RBW] Re: FS: Kenda 507X50 mm (24 X 1.95) tires

2009-08-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The Kendas have been claimed. Thanks for the interest. On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 6:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > That is $15 for the pair, not each. > > > On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 6:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> They have perhaps seen miles on them, so as new. The tread looks much like >> that of

[RBW] Re: Right Frame Size?

2009-08-08 Thread Esteban
O...there aren't too many places besides custom where you can get a 650B that big. On Aug 8, 11:23 am, IPATOM wrote: > I think it depends on your riding preference.  The 59cm might be right > for you if you prefer a more upright position whereas the 57cm frame > might be better if you ride i

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread CycloFiend
on 8/8/09 1:58 PM, rob markwardt at robmar...@hotmail.com wrote: > > So in summary...I need to bag tie links together to make a U, > lubricate with liquid wrench, use a special tool, and squeeze links > together while turning perpendicular...gimme that chain tool! I've always had good luck hold

[RBW] Re: Right Frame Size?

2009-08-08 Thread IPATOM
I think it depends on your riding preference. The 59cm might be right for you if you prefer a more upright position whereas the 57cm frame might be better if you ride in a more aerodynamic crouch...your age may be a factor too. I'd discuss this again with Riv before making a decision. On Aug 7,

[RBW] Re: Basket installation question

2009-08-08 Thread kaseri
I use a medium sized Wald mounted via Zip-ties to the Nitto Campee front rack. Sometimes I remove the basket and use my little loafer with a saddle bag. No method to my madness, I just use whatever I feel like. On Jul 26, 5:59 pm, MichaelH wrote: > My wife has been asking me to find some way to

[RBW] Wanted: Nigel Smythe Big Loafer ( Current Tweed Version)

2009-08-08 Thread kaseri
As the title of this post states, I am looking for a Nigel Smythe Big Loafer in the current Tweed colors. If you have one for sale please let me know. This bag would match perfectly with my Little Loafer. Regards. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Pasela 700x37c source?

2009-08-08 Thread J. Burkhalter
Thanks Adam. Looked everywhere BUT Harris. FWIW, the non-TG's (all sizes) are only $20 at check out and the 700x32's are $16. On Aug 8, 12:17 pm, "Grossberg, Adam J" wrote: > Here's the non-TG: > > http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/622.html > > AG > > -Original Message- > From:

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 8:13 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > > > I'm always amazed at the passion that chains brings out on email > lists. I promise to work on my master link skills... but I refuse to > tell you what I use for chain lube. Funny! I belong the the sect that waxes chains and has no pr

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread rob markwardt
I'm always amazed at the passion that chains brings out on email lists. I promise to work on my master link skills... but I refuse to tell you what I use for chain lube. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] FS: Two Large Rivendells, Freewheel Fiesta, and More

2009-08-08 Thread Len
I have two Rivendell bicycles for sale, along with other list- appropriate bikes and parts, listed on my website. http://web.me.com/lenlescosky/Bikes/Welcome.html If this goes well I may add to the list. Thanks, Len --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this messag

[RBW] Re: FS: Kenda 507X50 mm (24 X 1.95) tires

2009-08-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
And, that is "seven" miles on them. They're new, from my daughter's Electra, which just got wider tires. On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 6:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > That is $15 for the pair, not each. > > > On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 6:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > >> They have perhaps seen miles on the

[RBW] Re: For Sale Listings Redux

2009-08-08 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hi Garth- You are correct. It is a 110 bcd 34T that came stock on my Ritchey 110 compact double crankset along with the 50T ring listed. There is very little wear on either ring. Sorry about the confusion. Joe > Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 15:22:01 -0700 > Subject: [RBW] Re: For Sale Listings Redu

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Well, after having broken many chains over many years with many different kinds of chain tools (my first one: a large nut -- the kind that goes on a bolt, a nail, and a hammer), I find that the advantage of master links is that they are simpler, faster, easier, as long as grit isn't blocking the li

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That's odd; I never, ever have problems with Sram links unless the chain has a lot of grit on it (mine don't, since I wax them). You are meant to squeeze the plates together while pushing together, so that the pins slide out of the slots. On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 8:49 PM, MichaelH wrote: > > Am I

[RBW] Re: FS: Kenda 507X50 mm (24 X 1.95) tires

2009-08-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That is $15 for the pair, not each. On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 6:11 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > They have perhaps seen miles on them, so as new. The tread looks much like > that of the old City Slickers I used to use; but, note, these are Kendas, > 507 bsd, and 50 mm wide. > Let's say $15 plus shippi

[RBW] FS: Kenda 507X50 mm (24 X 1.95) tires

2009-08-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
They have perhaps seen miles on them, so as new. The tread looks much like that of the old City Slickers I used to use; but, note, these are Kendas, 507 bsd, and 50 mm wide. Let's say $15 plus shipping, CONUS only. Trade offers welcome; how about some 700c X 28 or 700c X 50+ tubes. -- Patrick Mo

[RBW] Re: For Sale Listings Redux

2009-08-08 Thread Garth
Is the 34t Sugino chainring a 110mm BCD? It's listed as a 74mm, and I don't see it in the photo. I do see what appears to be a 34t 110 though. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread Tim McNamara
On Aug 8, 2009, at 3:58 PM, rob markwardt wrote: > > So in summary...I need to bag tie links together to make a U, > lubricate with liquid wrench, use a special tool, and squeeze links > together while turning perpendicular...gimme that chain tool! With the SRAM quick links, I just use a regula

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sat, 2009-08-08 at 13:58 -0700, rob markwardt wrote: > So in summary...I need to bag tie links together to make a U, > lubricate with liquid wrench, use a special tool, and squeeze links > together while turning perpendicular...gimme that chain tool! You exaggerate. Try a few drops of mineral

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sat, 2009-08-08 at 15:04 -0600, tarik saleh wrote: > I am sure I am not unique, but I have never used anything other than > my hands to take them apart. They get tricky especially when dirty, > but you can bend them in and out of plane and they usually loosen up > pretty quick and open pretty e

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread tarik saleh
I am sure I am not unique, but I have never used anything other than my hands to take them apart. They get tricky especially when dirty, but you can bend them in and out of plane and they usually loosen up pretty quick and open pretty easily. If it is a new chain, don't use a chain tool, it will c

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread rob markwardt
So in summary...I need to bag tie links together to make a U, lubricate with liquid wrench, use a special tool, and squeeze links together while turning perpendicular...gimme that chain tool! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] For Sale Listings Redux

2009-08-08 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hi Everyone, I added more to my for sale listings and added some pics. You can see them here: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2009/07/for-sale-listings.html As always, if prices seem unreasonable, I'm willing to listen (prices do not include shipping). Thanks, Joe __

[RBW] Shine on

2009-08-08 Thread Bruce
I picked up a can of Meguiar's Mag and Aluminum polish at the auto parts store, and can report that it does a bang up job on chrome (fork crowns and lugs for example), polished aluminum (cranks and brake calipers), and brass (bells). I was pleased to see that it also does a bang up job on the ti

[RBW] Re: Pasela 700x37c source?

2009-08-08 Thread Grossberg, Adam J
Here's the non-TG: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/622.html AG -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Burkhalter Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:47 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Pasela 7

[RBW] Re: Pasela 700x37c source?

2009-08-08 Thread Grossberg, Adam J
Here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Panaracer-Pasela-Bike-Tire-TG-700x37-Wire_W0QQitemZ330347605813QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090727?IMSfp=TL090727176005r3858 AG -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Burkhalter Sent: S

[RBW] Re: Pasela 700x37c source?

2009-08-08 Thread Mike
Oops! I just noticed Rivendell is out of them after I sent that link. Sorry about that. On Aug 8, 10:55 am, Mike wrote: > Rivendell is the only place I've ever seen with the 37s for sale. In > fact, I noticed recently that they were moved from the tires page to > the web specials page and are se

[RBW] Re: Pasela 700x37c source?

2009-08-08 Thread Mike
Rivendell is the only place I've ever seen with the 37s for sale. In fact, I noticed recently that they were moved from the tires page to the web specials page and are selling at a discounted price: http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/web_specials_if_any?a=1&page=all#product=10-071 Good luck, m

[RBW] Pasela 700x37c source?

2009-08-08 Thread J. Burkhalter
Anyone know where I can get my grubby little paws on a pair of these? Non-TG preferably, but the folding TG's will do. Thanks, -Jay Denver, CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: suggestions on avoiding stir craziness

2009-08-08 Thread Seth Vidal
On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Todd Olsen wrote: > > one option is to just not get the hernia fixed. > > http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/295/3/285 > > Conclusions  Watchful waiting is an acceptable option for men with > minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias. Delaying surgical repai

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread George Schick
Steve's got the key to removing the link. When the chain is really dirty you need to put some kind of solvent (highly penetrating oil like Liquid Wrench works, too) on the link before trying to remove it. Then, as others have said, careful squeezing together after turning the quick link perpendic

[RBW] Re: suggestions on avoiding stir craziness

2009-08-08 Thread Todd Olsen
one option is to just not get the hernia fixed. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/295/3/285 Conclusions Watchful waiting is an acceptable option for men with minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias. Delaying surgical repair until symptoms increase is safe because acute hernia incarce

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread John Blish
+1. Not that the other way is hard, but this makes it so easy I find I clean my chain more often and that is a good thing. http://g7.smugmug.com/gallery/5638510_LZru3#346638462_te6iX-XL-LB -jb On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 4:14 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anothe

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread MichaelH
These are helpful suggestions, worth trying. What I usually do is put as much slack in the chain as i can, then turn the master link vertically, but I'm never able to squeeze the link and slide it open at the same time. The wipperman link is kind of heart shaped - the center of the link has a ri

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread Chuck
I started using this method after reading the article. Makes it much easier... http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=3TzvD&page_id=40526&v=c&term=quick%20link&context=all Chuck On Aug 7, 9:49 pm, MichaelH wrote: > Am I the only one who finds removing the Sram & after market chain > quick

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread Bill M.
I find that a Channel Lock plier opens up a SRAM link easily. Vukk On Aug 7, 10:28 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote: > There exists the Park Master Link Plier...  I had my LBS order one for > me.  The KMC master link usually pops open, but I guess mine had been > left alone too long :-) > > On Aug 7, 10:02

[RBW] Re: FS: VO Model 6 Saddle and Campagne Handlebar Bag

2009-08-08 Thread Cycletex
Bag sold. On Aug 7, 2:10 pm, Cycletex wrote: > Up for sale: > > One Velo Orange Model 6 leather saddle in very, very good cond. Not > new but I only used this twice. Light mounting marks on the rail. > Leather looks nearly unused. Too small for my butt... > $65 shipped. > > One dang near new VO

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2009-08-07 at 20:41 -0700, MitchK wrote: > > Before squeezing/sliding, it might be necessary to work the link back > and forth, especially if the chain is very dry or dirty. Worst case, > apply a dry of lube to each end of the link first. A few drops of mineral spirits on the link helps

[RBW] Re: Those blankety blank, so called quick links.

2009-08-08 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Another vote for the Park MLP-1 master link pliers. About $15, and worth it if you like to remove your chain for regular cleaning. Traditional chain tools are sort of regarded as a liability by the chain industry now, and use of a chain tool to remove and replace chain pins voids most chain warran