[RBW] Re: WTB: 35mm Fenders For 700cc

2009-10-28 Thread gunnara
so you just to buy new ones ? Here they are http://www.velo-orange.com/ho35fesmha.html or do you ask if someone has nice old ones... Gunnar. On Oct 28, 5:39 am, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: These are actually for my younger brother who lives in Davis. He goes to

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Bay Area Rivendell Bleriot, 59 cm

2009-10-28 Thread eflayer
change re: shipping i found out my local shop will pack and ship, so if you are interested and willing to cover those costs, i will ship it. On Oct 27, 12:15 pm, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote: For Sale:  Bay Area Rivendell Bleriot, 59 cm Built up and ridden less than 100 miles.  I like

[RBW] WTB: Rivendell 52-54cm Mixte

2009-10-28 Thread ANDREW LETTON
Looking for a 52-54cm Rivendell mixte (Glorious, Wilbury, Betty Foy, or Yves Gomez) for my girlfriend.  Will consider frame/fork or complete bike. thanks, Andrew Santa Cruz --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread kaseri
I am selling the following Nigel Smythe bags. All of the bags are in excellent condition and most of them are brand new. Take a look and let me know if you are interested in any of them. 1) Nigel Smythe Kevens Bag - Tan canvas, used for one month, $55 shipped 2) Nigel Smythe Lil Loafer - Tan

[RBW] FS:Saluki 54cm Caramel 650b

2009-10-28 Thread hobie
54cm 650b Saluki,Caramel colored for sale.Excellent overall condition.Ridden very few miles.Frame and fork only.$1,175.00 shipped. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] Supported charity bike tour Monterey to Solvang

2009-10-28 Thread doug peterson
As an Atlantis owner and lifetime Rivendell member, I invite listmembers to join me next April 24-May 1 for a fully supported bike tour from Monterey, CA to Solvang. Link to details: http://sellin.com/GCFR/10C.html This tour benefits children's programs in Guatemala, and includes a tax

[RBW] Couple Riv things for sale

2009-10-28 Thread Kelt
I have to clear out some stuff prior to moving: Purchased from another list member, but never used it: Nitto Pearl stem bought from Rivendell in 1996. It is a 13cm extension, holds a 26.0mm handlebar. Its gorgeous. Has some insert scratches on the quill. $40 shipped. MKS Stream pedals these

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread Eric Norris
I'll take the Keven bag. ―Eric Norris Sent via iPhone On Oct 28, 2009, at 7:59 AM, kaseri kas...@gmail.com wrote: I am selling the following Nigel Smythe bags. All of the bags are in excellent condition and most of them are brand new. Take a look and let me know if you are interested in

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread William F. House
Is the Country Bag new or old design (re: straps)? If it's the newer design I might be interested. I love the one on my new AHH and would like to put one on another bike. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread kaseri
Eric, the kevens bag has been sold. On Oct 28, 12:08 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I'll take the Keven bag. --Eric Norris Sent via iPhone On Oct 28, 2009, at 7:59 AM, kaseri kas...@gmail.com wrote: I am selling the following Nigel Smythe bags. All of the bags are in

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread kaseri
The Country bag has straps, It was bought brand new a couple of months ago from Rivendell On Oct 28, 12:14 pm, William F. House williamfho...@gmail.com wrote: Is the Country Bag new or old design (re: straps)? If it's the newer design I might be interested. I love the one on my new AHH and

[RBW] Re: Who's in the queue for a custom Rivendell?

2009-10-28 Thread CycloFiend
on 10/27/09 2:12 PM, Mike at mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Isn't fork trail one of those taboo subjects like politics and carbon bashing? Among some groups perhaps, but I have high hopes for our ability to keep things in perspective. ;^) - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread Nicole E.
If William doesn't end up wanting the Country Bag, consider me next in line! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread kaseri
Nicole, William is first in line for the Country bag and you are 2nd. William will give me his final descision by 3 p.m. EST. If he does not take the bag will offer it to you, Will you be available via email at this time? If not, please send me an email with your an alternative way to reach you

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe bags

2009-10-28 Thread William F. House
Nicole can have it; I need to make this other purchase I mentioned in our email. Nicole, you'll LOVE the Country Bag. I have one already. It's spacious and smart looking and I really like the newly designed straps rather than the older design. On Oct 28, 10:42 am, kaseri kas...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell 52-54cm Mixte

2009-10-28 Thread jimmy johnsen
Hi,my wife is no longer riding her Saluki 54cm in Caramel.Very low miles frame and fork for $1,150.00 shipped.Regards James From: ANDREW LETTON let...@flash.net To: RBW List rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Cc: 650B List 6...@bikelist.org Sent: Wed, October

[RBW] Re: Who's in the queue for a custom Rivendell?

2009-10-28 Thread Mike
I don't know Jim, it's a slippery slope. Next thing you know we'll be discussing planing... On Oct 28, 10:28 am, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 10/27/09 2:12 PM, Mike at mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Isn't fork trail one of those taboo subjects like politics and carbon

[RBW] Re: Silver shifters with Shimano 9sp barend pods

2009-10-28 Thread dmolloy
I ground down the little tab, and everything works just fine :) Haven't tried to install a shimano lever back on to the pod though. On Oct 28, 1:53 pm, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to mount the Silvers on 9sp Shimano pods, and found that pods have a little lip on the bottom

[RBW] Mini Front rack with fork crown cable hanger?

2009-10-28 Thread Earl Grey
Hi, Has anyone mounted one with a (Tektro) fork crown cable hanger? (See http://tinyurl.com/ygv9v84 for a photo of the hanger) I am putting together my new Hillborne, and am using a fork-mounted cable hanger, at least for now. (I went with the larger frame size, and actually like my bars

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

2009-10-28 Thread Kelt
They are great, but they were the reason I opened the size question.. I measured from the face of the cam to the end of the threads on the skewer that fits and read off 165mm (more or less). Is that correct for a 135 mm rear wheel spacing? I really have not had any experience with skewers or

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

2009-10-28 Thread Richard
I just got a pair of the Velo-Orange skewers, and they look pretty nice and see to be well made. On Oct 28, 3:21 pm, Kelt kilted.cornish...@gmail.com wrote: I love my Bleriot, but have a minor fly in my ointment. The skewers are shimano somethings and they are black :( Does anyone know where

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

2009-10-28 Thread Phil Roberts
The VO site states that the skewers will fit 130-135mm. I am reasonably sure they will meet your needs. I modified a 130mm Shimano rear hub to 135mm and was able to use the original skewer with no problem. My skewers are silver but the adjustable end cap is black. Matches my saddle, cables, rear

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

2009-10-28 Thread cyclotourist
These are the best in the business: *http://tinyurl.com/yj4gnw5* On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Kelt kilted.cornish...@gmail.com wrote: I love my Bleriot, but have a minor fly in my ointment. The skewers are shimano somethings and they are black :( Does anyone know where I can get a pair

[RBW] Carbon forks

2009-10-28 Thread BPustow
OK, I'm convinced, carbon forks are better. _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_O9PLorYPA_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_O9PLorYPA) Bill Louisville, Ky --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: RBWish stuff for sale

2009-10-28 Thread Greg M
I've posted the Brooks saddle and the Suntour Superbe PRO pedals for sale on eBay. Someone is going to have some very smart kit for their touring or 'country' bike! For the Suntour pedals: http://www.ebayitem.com/110450154743 For the Brooks saddle: http://www.ebayitem.com/110450159794

[RBW] Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

2009-10-28 Thread Greg M
I have a question. In my book the American Classic seatposts were some of the finest bits of kit that were available for your bike. They have elegant lines and are amongst the most simple posts ever manufactured. They look beautiful with a Brooks saddle, the black top clamp contrasting nicely

[RBW] Re: Bombadil on the road

2009-10-28 Thread Ryan Watson
On Friday, October 23, 2009, at 04:17AM, Kip Otteson kip.otte...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39159...@n08/sets/72157622644709288/ Here are some shots of another ride in the area called Doi Suthep. It's the ride to a monastery that overlooks Chiang Mai. Wonderful stuff.

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

2009-10-28 Thread CycloFiend
on 10/28/09 2:08 PM, Greg M at gmack...@gmail.com wrote: I have a question. In my book the American Classic seatposts were some of the finest bits of kit that were available for your bike. (snipped) Most people do not understand the clamp design on the originals. I think it looks too

[RBW] Re: Carbon forks

2009-10-28 Thread DAVID BLESSING
Looked like he was hitting the carbon fork with the handle of the hammer and the steel fork with the head of the hammer. Steel still looked pretty usable, though, even after the damage. From: bpus...@aol.com Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:59:01 -0400 Subject: [RBW] Carbon forks To:

[RBW] Re: Mini Front rack with fork crown cable hanger?

2009-10-28 Thread CycloFiend
on 10/28/09 2:01 PM, Earl Grey at earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone mounted one with a (Tektro) fork crown cable hanger? (See http://tinyurl.com/ygv9v84 for a photo of the hanger) I am putting together my new Hillborne, and am using a fork-mounted cable hanger, at least for now. (I went

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

2009-10-28 Thread Bill Connell
On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 10/28/09 2:08 PM, Greg M at gmack...@gmail.com wrote: I have a question. In my book the American Classic seatposts were some of the finest bits of kit that were available for your bike. (snipped) Most people

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

2009-10-28 Thread cyclotourist
Have one on the tandem. They're nice, but would rather have a Suntour XC Pro. Feel free to pass on info on where to purchase a Ti one for $5, I'll take two! DE On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Greg M gmack...@gmail.com wrote: I have a question. In my book the American Classic seatposts were

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

2009-10-28 Thread Mojo
I distinctly remember Grant sending out an email a few years back saying the sharp edges of seatposts like the A/C would void the warranty of broken Brooks rails. At least that is how I remember it. Me, being the reckless daredevil adrenalin junkie that I am, have kept my 80s era A/C post on my

[RBW] Re: Carbon forks

2009-10-28 Thread Gino Zahnd
That video misses the point on so many levels, I can't bring myself to respond to it. Wow. On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 6:59 PM, bpus...@aol.com wrote: OK, I'm convinced, carbon forks are better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_O9PLorYPA Bill Louisville, Ky

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

2009-10-28 Thread cyclotourist
Livin' Dangerous! On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: I distinctly remember Grant sending out an email a few years back saying the sharp edges of seatposts like the A/C would void the warranty of broken Brooks rails. At least that is how I remember it. Me, being

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

2009-10-28 Thread cyclotourist
Awesome, glad to help! I totally agree with you on liking the silver ones. They're hard to find, and those XT ones really can't be beat IMHO. On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 8:49 PM, Kelt kilted.cornish...@gmail.com wrote: On Oct 28, 8:58 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: These are

[RBW] Re: Skewered?

2009-10-28 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I know you already solved your problem, but FYI, Shimano also has some nicely polished basic skewers. I think they're called steel skewers or something generic like that. They are about $12-15 each. The standard length for a 135 mm rear is 168 mm. Alternately, twine and feathers really dress up

[RBW] Re: Anyone checked out this pump?

2009-10-28 Thread Weird Harold
Here's why I said Riv-ish - 1) Bamboo handle (seems to fit in with the whole tweed/leather/steel theme at Riv) 2) Lifetime warranty- according to the company, they'd rather fix it than have it end up in a landfill 3) They donate a portion of the profits to environmental groups 4) Catalog is 100

[RBW] Re: Why have American Classic seatposts been overlooked by the RBW and BOBish crowd?

2009-10-28 Thread charlie
I imagine you could just radius the edges of the clamp with sandpaper. On Oct 28, 8:07 pm, Mojo gjtra...@yahoo.com wrote: I distinctly remember Grant sending out an email a few years back saying the sharp edges of seatposts like the A/C would void the warranty of broken Brooks rails. At least