Re: [RBW] Schwin Le Tour Mixte Project Finished! kinda.

2010-05-03 Thread cyclotourist
I was just looking at your pics on the flickr and thinking it needed some Resurrecto decals! :-) How bout a mix and match of those and Hello Kitty On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 9:14 PM, manueljohnacosta < manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com> wrote: > A couple of weeks ago I had a issue with the brakes o

[RBW] Re: Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread rob markwardt
> I once thought Rivendell bikes were ugly and look at me now... like we say in > Venezuela... "¡Nunca > digas que de esta agua no beberé!" And I, like usual, find myself thinking the opposite...saying that without knowing spanish, but longing for the pre-double-toptube days. No disrespect

[RBW] Schwin Le Tour Mixte Project Finished! kinda.

2010-05-03 Thread manueljohnacosta
A couple of weeks ago I had a issue with the brakes on this pink mixte. Going from 27" tires to 650b tires made the brake pads a hair short of reaching the rim. Thanks to the wisdom and no how of the group I was able to file it down and make the brake pads fit. Also thanks to Cycles of Change I was

Re: [RBW] Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/3/10 5:47 PM, James Valiensi at valie...@mac.com wrote: > Looks like a Joe Breeze mountain bike from 1978 or so. Similar, but rather different - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/195767142/ - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.c

Re: [RBW] Re: My new AHH and it's maiden shakedown ride.

2010-05-03 Thread cyclotourist
WONDERFUL! Mind of matter you know!!! How is the DD stem working? It looks perfect! On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:27 PM, Michael_S wrote: > great job on the Hilsen! somethin' about those Rivys with some fat > knobbies just makes me all tingly. You guys rode some pretty techy > stuff at Fruita and

Re: [RBW] Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread Rene Sterental
Glad I have my Bombadil... gladder now! I liked the concept better when it was like a Yves or Betty with a top tube with a long diagonal. Now, it just seems to me the front triangle is split and doesn't quite flow with the rear triangle... Anyway, I'm glad it won't be confused with a Bombadil... :

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread JoelMatthews
Weekdays around 10:00 to 3:00 or so, the lake front trail is not so crowded. No better urban place to run than the lake front when not crowded. Check out: http://caf.architecture.org/Page.aspx?pid=183 for architecture tours. Green Zebra is one of the best vegetarian restaurants going. If you g

Re: [RBW] Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread james black
On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 15:54, William wrote: > The Hunqapage on the Rivsite now has a photo of the design sheet for > the Diagonal 2TT. > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/hunqapillar/50-713 Interesting. I kind of like it, even though I didn't expect to. Do I see a palimpsest of a third set

Re: [RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Dave Lloyd
Check out if the Museum of Science and Industry has a reciprocal arrangement with any museums in your area. I know that they do with the STL Science Center (my town), which with the discount on tickets just about pays for a one year membership at the STL Science Center. If you want to check out ta

[RBW] Re: Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread Michael_S
I'll want to see the finished product but I like it better. Also he mentioned the next batch of Sam's... side pulls in big sizes and Canti equipped Waterford built frames too. ~Mike~ On May 3, 5:47 pm, James Valiensi wrote: > Hey, > Looks like a Joe Breeze mountain bike from 1978 or so. > > On

[RBW] Re: My new AHH and it's maiden shakedown ride.

2010-05-03 Thread Michael_S
great job on the Hilsen! somethin' about those Rivys with some fat knobbies just makes me all tingly. You guys rode some pretty techy stuff at Fruita and made it look easy. More reasons for me to sell off that 29er and get a Hunqua with Mustache bars. ~Mike~ On May 3, 7:02 pm, amoll68 wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Grip King/ MKS Lambda pedal spikes

2010-05-03 Thread carnerda...@bellsouth.net
I used a 7/64 bit (half way between the 3/32 and 1/8 recommended by RBW. The spikes that stayed in are tight. I have checked and think I would have a difficult time removing them to re-thread. I really think my mistake was not getting them started straight. Two that fell out were in the extr

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread RonaTD
> What should I not miss in Chicago? Interests: art, architecture, > museums, bike shops/builders, local beer/food, bookstores, interesting > neighborhoods, dive bars, good places to run. I have all next weekend > to do whatever, so I'm looking to fill up those days. > The weather has been pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Gino Zahnd
All - Thanks for the input. I should be able to burn up several evenings and a weekend with these recommendations! Gino On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:16 PM, Erik C wrote: > Head to Logan Square and grab some brunch at Lula's and visit > Boulevard Bikes next door. They had a nice Heron hanging from t

[RBW] Re: An-Atomica saddles for Clyde

2010-05-03 Thread amoll68
RL, Angle Lake Cyclery, near the SEATAC airport (Seattle) has been a big time dealer. It's an LBS, and he doesn't typically do mail order, but if you're striking out you could try giving him a call. He's a good dude, and also an Alex Moulton dealer. Interesting shop. http://www.anglelakecycle.com

[RBW] Re: My new AHH and it's maiden shakedown ride.

2010-05-03 Thread amoll68
Cool. Really cool. Thanks, Alex -- 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

[RBW] Re: Grip King/ MKS Lambda pedal spikes

2010-05-03 Thread amoll68
David, I installed spikes in my GKs, but didn't need to tap them - can't recall the bit size I used. I do know that the first hole was slightly too big (maybe what happened to you?) I went down a size, and they all went in fine, and I haven't lost a spike in over a year. IIRC, I used a small metri

[RBW] Re: Replace bottom bracket question

2010-05-03 Thread benzzoy
On May 3, 9:37 am, Joan Oppel wrote: > The original bottom bracket (Shimano BB 6500), which of course was removed > prior to sending the frame away, > has some surface rust.  Most of it is near the thicker right hand side.  The > worst is a one inch square patch that > I've tried gently to remo

[RBW] Grip King/ MKS Lambda pedal spikes

2010-05-03 Thread carnerda...@bellsouth.net
Recent order from RBW included a bag of blunt pedal spikes. Installed 8 per pedal in the manner described on the RBW site, except I did not have the appropriate vise-grip. Used a slightly over-sized socket wrench instead. After a short rainy test ride I was well satisfied with the results except

[RBW] My new AHH and it's maiden shakedown ride.

2010-05-03 Thread jinxed
Lots of toiling on my part. Lots of help, guidance, and reassurance on RBW's part. My 59cm A.H.H. http://www.flickr.com/photos/42027...@n00/sets/72157623986998644/ Some friends of my friend had a trip planned to hit the MTB trails on the western slopes of Colorado in the town of Fruita, and I got

[RBW] Re: is this confusing or am i missing something? Waterford Hillbornes?

2010-05-03 Thread eflayer
i am a bit more perplexed by the mention of two top tubes? a new viral advertising campaign for new stuff from Riv. I can be with that. Grant is the master. On May 3, 6:07 pm, Johnny Alien wrote: > It sounds like there are some 56 and 60's coming in now from Taiwan. > They sell for $1000 and c

[RBW] Re: is this confusing or am i missing something? Waterford Hillbornes?

2010-05-03 Thread Johnny Alien
It sounds like there are some 56 and 60's coming in now from Taiwan. They sell for $1000 and come with BB and seatpost and use sidepulls. Then after that the SH frame will be made by Waterford and come with a Taiwan fork. No BB or seatpost and made for canti brakespriced at $1250. I am not s

[RBW] An-Atomica saddles for Clyde

2010-05-03 Thread reynoldslugs
wanting to try out the An-Atomica saddles. Anyone suggest a good source for these, in the Clyde version? thanks RL -- 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 un

Re: [RBW] is this confusing or am i missing something? Waterford Hillbornes?

2010-05-03 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 9:01 PM, eflayer wrote: > just posted to the Riv site. > > Waterford is building Hillbornes?  Larger ones will have two top > tubes?  Two top tubes on a 56 cm frame? > > "Here's  what's coming: > Orange, side-pull, 56cm and 60cm Sam Hillborne frames arriving from > Taiwan mi

[RBW] is this confusing or am i missing something? Waterford Hillbornes?

2010-05-03 Thread eflayer
just posted to the Riv site. Waterford is building Hillbornes? Larger ones will have two top tubes? Two top tubes on a 56 cm frame? "Here's what's coming: Orange, side-pull, 56cm and 60cm Sam Hillborne frames arriving from Taiwan mid June. $1000. Frames are available! All other sizes becomi

Re: [RBW] Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread James Valiensi
Hey, Looks like a Joe Breeze mountain bike from 1978 or so. On May 3, 2010, at 3:54 PM, William wrote: > The Hunqapage on the Rivsite now has a photo of the design sheet for > the Diagonal 2TT. > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/hunqapillar/50-713 > > In related news, Grant's post about

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Erik C
Head to Logan Square and grab some brunch at Lula's and visit Boulevard Bikes next door. They had a nice Heron hanging from the ceiling last time I was in there. http://www.boulevardbikeshop.com/ Wicker Park/Bucktown is always an interesting neighborhood to check out. Rapid Transit bike shop is in

[RBW] Re: FS: 110mm BCD chainrings (Sugino, T.A.)

2010-05-03 Thread M. Chandler
The Sugino 'rings have been sold. The T.A. is still available. On May 3, 2:15 pm, "M. Chandler" wrote: > I have the following 110mm BCD/5-pin chainrings available: > >     Sugino silver 48t outer. New/take-off. $20 >     Sugino silver 36t middle. New/take-off. $17 >     T.A. silver 36t middle. N

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread William
+1 on Shedd Aquarium and MOSI Also, if you are so inclined, a Cubs game at Wrigley is an experience you won't forget. On May 3, 4:26 pm, "Bill M." wrote: > I found both the Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry > worth visits. > > Bill > > On May 3, 3:58 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: >

[RBW] Re: I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Bill M.
I found both the Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry worth visits. Bill On May 3, 3:58 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote: > Hi folks - > > What should I not miss in Chicago? Interests: art, architecture, > museums, bike shops/builders, local beer/food, bookstores, interesting > neighborhood

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Potential Sale of 1985 Trek 720

2010-05-03 Thread j4gitr
I sold my 25" 720 this past November. It was in very good condition. I opted for a 68cm Waterford Adventure Cycle. It took me several months and some extra effort to close the deal on the 720 I received about $750. It did not have Phil Hubs and Riv & Tubus racks. It was for the most part original e

[RBW] Re: Test rode the 48cm Hunq'a

2010-05-03 Thread Johnny Alien
Awesome. That means it would be about the right size for me. Hunqa is back on the table! On May 3, 6:15 pm, Ginz wrote: > Sorry, I meant that with my 76cm PBH, the 48cm Hunqa was as large a > frame as I'd consider.  The top tube length was fine but I had zero > standover.  I did not ask for an

[RBW] Re: Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread Johnny Alien
Not awful but I am glad I ride a smaller frame. On May 3, 6:54 pm, William wrote: > The Hunqapage on the Rivsite now has a photo of the design sheet for > the Diagonal 2TT. > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/hunqapillar/50-713 > > In related news, Grant's post about the ropeswing says that

[RBW] Re: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today

2010-05-03 Thread Jim M.
Good riding with you, Tony! I only did the 73 mile north loop and was completely knackered at the end. I think I need one or two more lower gears for that much climbing. As I was limping in, Tony was leaving for the south loop -- another 40 hilly miles worth of riding -- and he was looking as fres

[RBW] Re: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today

2010-05-03 Thread eflayer
I did the ride on my carbon forked steel Steve Rex. I have nothing against carbon, but holy crap, what percent of the 1000 cyclists on that ride were riding carbon? Incredibly ubiquitous among the speedsters. A zillion plastic bikes from the mass producers. See you next time. On May 3, 1:24 pm

[RBW] I'll be in Chicago for the next eight days

2010-05-03 Thread Gino Zahnd
Hi folks - What should I not miss in Chicago? Interests: art, architecture, museums, bike shops/builders, local beer/food, bookstores, interesting neighborhoods, dive bars, good places to run. I have all next weekend to do whatever, so I'm looking to fill up those days. And, if you want to hang/g

[RBW] Diagonapillar blueprints revealed

2010-05-03 Thread William
The Hunqapage on the Rivsite now has a photo of the design sheet for the Diagonal 2TT. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/hunqapillar/50-713 In related news, Grant's post about the ropeswing says that the 54 is now built and being ridden. http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/236 -- You rec

[RBW] Re: Test rode the 48cm Hunq'a

2010-05-03 Thread Ginz
Sorry, I meant that with my 76cm PBH, the 48cm Hunqa was as large a frame as I'd consider. The top tube length was fine but I had zero standover. I did not ask for an "official" recommendation but I suspect they'd steer me toward the 47cm Atlantis, instead. For the money and greater trail- abilit

RE: [RBW] Re: New Wheel for the Hillborne

2010-05-03 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
As a quick practical primer, I thought Sheldon's essay on the Harris Cyclery website was very clear and easy to follow. I built a nice set of wheels using it alone as my guide, with absolutely no other prior knowledge or experience. And they're still rolling along nicely. --

Re: [RBW] Re: I Gotta Think Everyone Took a Ride Today

2010-05-03 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/3/10 4:59 AM, Jon Grant at jgr...@papagrant.com wrote: > I¹ve been riding every day this past week with my 4-year-olds, who just got > pedals on their bikes and now don¹t want to do anything else. Over two miles > yesterday! Wow. Congrats! If ever there were rides that you wised would go on

Re: [RBW] I Gotta Think Everyone Took a Ride Today

2010-05-03 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/2/10 6:56 PM, Ray at r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: > The Bay Area weather was stellar today, and I'm guessing lots of > NorCal Rivendell folks were out in it. Where'd you folks ride? I did > almost catch up with one Riv sort out near China Beach riding what > looked to be an orange Sam, but o

Re: [RBW] a hh poem

2010-05-03 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/3/10 10:30 AM, Seth Vidal at skvi...@gmail.com wrote: > there was a quite-long a homer hilsen poem posted to rivbike on > saturday or sunday. I read it - it was amusing in its length and > content. > > But now it's gone. > > anyone know where it went? > > I liked it just the same - maybe I

Re: [RBW] Re: a hh poem

2010-05-03 Thread Seth Vidal
On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Marty wrote: > Forgive the long-ish post to follow. I wrote this one years ago (or so > it seems) when the stand-alone AHH website was up and there was a $20 > credit in the offing. There were a number of good poems crafted for > the site. Not sure what happened to

[RBW] Re: a hh poem

2010-05-03 Thread Marty
Forgive the long-ish post to follow. I wrote this one years ago (or so it seems) when the stand-alone AHH website was up and there was a $20 credit in the offing. There were a number of good poems crafted for the site. Not sure what happened to the site or the other poems. I'm no poet, but was insp

[RBW] Re: I registered for the Grizzly Peak Century today

2010-05-03 Thread Tony
Way to go Eddie! Jim, great riding with you up Grizzly Peak. A couple of fine complements for the Hillborne with Albatros bars: "Beautiful bike" then me with my usual stellar wit - "Thanks, but you're passing me :-)" - "Yeah, but you can carry a loaf of bread and wine" Also from two women on beaut

[RBW] FS: 110mm BCD chainrings (Sugino, T.A.)

2010-05-03 Thread M. Chandler
I have the following 110mm BCD/5-pin chainrings available: Sugino silver 48t outer. New/take-off. $20 Sugino silver 36t middle. New/take-off. $17 T.A. silver 36t middle. New. $38 The Suginos were taken off an XD2 triple. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/justri...576232715813

Re: [RBW] Re: New Wheel for the Hillborne

2010-05-03 Thread Bill Connell
I've built a half dozen or so wheels just using Sheldon Brown's wheelbuilding page. As long as you're working with a fairly traditional wheel (no oddball spoke styles or lacing patterns), the main thing is to get the pattern right and to approach the final stage gradually and evenly. I find wheelbu

Re: [RBW] Re: New Wheel for the Hillborne

2010-05-03 Thread nathan spindel
Is Jobst's book still the de facto resource for learning the craft of wheelbuilding? Any other suggested resources? I think I'll make building a lighter set of wheels for my RB-1 as a summer project. :) -nathan On May 3, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Me wrote: > Good on ya. Building a wheel/wheels/whe

[RBW] Re: New Wheel for the Hillborne

2010-05-03 Thread EricP
Thanks for the comments Scott. Was scared off of wheelbuilding many years ago by a very good, but very cranky mechanic. After getting back into riding a few years ago, sort of made a promise to myself to try it at least once. Might come in handy say, if, maybe, I purchase something like a Bob Br

Re: [RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2010-05-03 at 12:02 -0700, Bruce wrote: > Just to add to all the good info so far, you can use the time travel > portal (waybackmachine archive) and look it up on the early 2005 RBW > website. > > http://web.archive.org/web/20050207221216/www.rivbike.com/html/bikes_saluki.html > > > Ori

Re: [RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread Bruce
Just to add to all the good info so far, you can use the time travel portal (waybackmachine archive) and look it up on the early 2005 RBW website. http://web.archive.org/web/20050207221216/www.rivbike.com/html/bikes_saluki.html Original green was "yellow olive" You could also get a pewter hea

RE: [RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread Frederick, Steve
I misspoke(typed) the dates--late '04-early -05 is correct. (I got mine in March or April of 2005) Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of Frederick, Steve Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 2:34 PM To: rbw-owners-b

[RBW] Re: New Wheel for the Hillborne

2010-05-03 Thread Me
Good on ya. Building a wheel/wheels/wheelset is one of those things where you -really- connect with 'History' I think. Once I learned how, there is/was no going back. It's fun. Congrats on your Phil too! -Scott On May 3, 3:30 am, EricP wrote: > Finally got around to doing a couple of things

Re: [RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread Gino Zahnd
What Jim said. And http://is.gd/bSxAZ There was also the pewter color in addition to what Steve listed. They aren't coming back as a Saluki. Production never stopped though - they're now the AHH in smaller sizes. I don't think there was ever a brochure, and yep, late 2004 or early 2005 is when t

RE: [RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread Frederick, Steve
The Saluki was introduced in late 2003 or early 2004. They were produced by Toyo in Japan, same as the Rambouillet, and the first batch was offered in either green or silver. Custom paint options were offered through a painter local to Rivendell for an upcharge, which accounts for most of the

Re: [RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2010-05-03 at 10:01 -0700, Rob Harrison wrote: > If all goes well it appears I may soon become an official member of > the RBW Owners Bunch. (!!!) I'm curious about the origins and history > of the Saluki. Can anyone fill me in? > > For example... > > • When did the model debut? 2005

Re: [RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread CycloFiend
on 5/3/10 10:01 AM, Rob Harrison at robha...@gmail.com wrote: > If all goes well it appears I may soon become an official member of > the RBW Owners Bunch. (!!!) I'm curious about the origins and history > of the Saluki. Can anyone fill me in? > > For example... > > € When did the model debut? W

[RBW] Saluki History + Provenance

2010-05-03 Thread Rob Harrison
If all goes well it appears I may soon become an official member of the RBW Owners Bunch. (!!!) I'm curious about the origins and history of the Saluki. Can anyone fill me in? For example... • When did the model debut? Was it the first Riv bike designed for 650b? • Where were they made? By w

[RBW] Re: Taking Bikes on Airplanes: A method I haven't seen before

2010-05-03 Thread mark
Nothing new about this, people have been doing it for a long time. I've brought an anboxed/unbagged bike on 4 transatlantic round trips with no problem with British Airways, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa. The fees are getting pretty stiff, though. On May 1, 3:18 pm, Jeff Feldstein wrote: > Found this

[RBW] Re: a hh poem

2010-05-03 Thread William
I read it this morning: http://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news_post/236 Iambic tetrameter is the meter. On May 3, 10:30 am, Seth Vidal wrote: >  there was a quite-long a homer hilsen poem posted to rivbike on > saturday or sunday. I read it - it was amusing in its length and > content. > > But now i

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-03 Thread doug peterson
Dustin: Love the photo of the tires. "Run what you brung". Your "average moving speed" is about what I average on a tour...on pavementwith a whole lot less elevation gain. You guys were moving right along. dougP On May 1, 7:59 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Seven turned out for today's SoCal

[RBW] a hh poem

2010-05-03 Thread Seth Vidal
there was a quite-long a homer hilsen poem posted to rivbike on saturday or sunday. I read it - it was amusing in its length and content. But now it's gone. anyone know where it went? I liked it just the same - maybe I can find it in my rss cache. -sv -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: hiawatha cyclery print

2010-05-03 Thread doug peterson
When I returned from doing support on a bike tour on Saturday, my wife surprised me with mine framed in a silver frame that goes nicely with the water. She loves the poster so it will be prominently displayed. Jim - you may need another run. Or maybe another poster? H dougP On Apr 26,

[RBW] Re: Replace bottom bracket question

2010-05-03 Thread William
I'd continue to use it if the spindle has zero play and turns smoothly. Rust on the external surface of that body is inconsequential to use. If you have the tools on hand a bottom bracket replacement takes under 30 minutes, so I always would use something that is not broken. Bill On May 3, 9:49

[RBW] Re: FS: Look, MKS, Wellgo pedal; also 105 SPDs.

2010-05-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
One more pair: old pair of 105 level single sided SPDs, bearings and clips fine, body scuffed, $15 shipped CONUS. On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 9:01 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > 1. MKS RX-1 Track pedals (Keirin approved!) with Soma double clips and > Christophe or Avenir or somesuch leather straps, about

Re: [RBW] Replace bottom bracket question

2010-05-03 Thread Bill Connell
On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:37 AM, Joan Oppel wrote: > I had my 7 year old bike repainted (actually powder coated).  Inside the > frame in a few places, there was some surface rust, completely removed as > part of the preparation process. > > The original bottom bracket (Shimano BB 6500), which of c

[RBW] Re: Replace bottom bracket question

2010-05-03 Thread doug peterson
Joan: After 7 years, I'd change the BB. It's earned its keep. Decent replacements cost from $20 on up. SKF and Chris King are nice but unless you're planning a world tour, a lowly Shimano will probably last another 7 years for you. dougP On May 3, 9:37 am, Joan Oppel wrote: > I had my 7 year

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-03 Thread Dustin Sharp
Happy to lead people on a mixed terrain adventure at any point. It does get hot in the areas with the best riding during the summer months though--something to keep in mind. > From: Michael_S > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 09:18:39 -0700 (PDT) > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: S

[RBW] Re: Taking Bikes on Airplanes: A method I haven't seen before

2010-05-03 Thread doug peterson
Each airline has its own rules about accepting baggage, and rates vary considerably. For instance, United and Lufthansa have a relationship and code share routes. A couple of years ago, we chose to fly Lufthansa because bikes flew free while United charged $300 each way. Cost of the ticket was th

[RBW] Replace bottom bracket question

2010-05-03 Thread Joan Oppel
I had my 7 year old bike repainted (actually powder coated).  Inside the frame in a few places, there was some surface rust, completely removed as part of the preparation process.  The original bottom bracket (Shimano BB 6500), which of course was removed prior to sending the frame away, has some s

[RBW] Re: Taking Bikes on Airplanes: A method I haven't seen before

2010-05-03 Thread MKahrl
I didn't know this was still allowed by any airlines. I used to do it in the early 80's without the pipe insulation. I could see the baggage handlers put it in the cargo bay last and all I got were some minor scratches. Later in the decade these same airlines started requiring a box. I mis

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-03 Thread Michael_S
I'm game for a repeat ( or something like it) I just need to schedule it with staying at my daughters place down there. My wife and daughter need to do some wedding dress shopping... this may work out just great! ~Mike~ On May 3, 7:17 am, "Andy.M" wrote: > Looks like it was a great ride! I'm bu

Re: [RBW] Re: Fwd: Brooks Bag Loop Retrofit - a set on Flickr

2010-05-03 Thread Eric Norris
I'll have tontry itmoitnon thenroad, butni think they've gone as far down as they will go. Time will tell. --Eric On May 3, 2010, at 8:16 AM, jpp wrote: Eric, I was the one who originally asked about this. After looking around online this is the exact "design" that I came up with too. My

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Brooks Bag Loop Retrofit - a set on Flickr

2010-05-03 Thread jpp
Eric, I was the one who originally asked about this. After looking around online this is the exact "design" that I came up with too. My only concern is with a heavy load (I will have the saddlesack medium) that the zip ties and clip might slide on the saddle rails. We will see. Jeff On May 2, 7

[RBW] ISO large saddle wedge

2010-05-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I need one that will hold a 12" long not-quite-minipump plus two huge 29er tubes and usual small off road tool/emergency kit. Prefer a neutral color but red or blue alright. Small canvas saddlebag considered if not too expensive. Need not be new, but not too worn, either, please. Trade or increasi

[RBW] FS: Look, MKS, Wellgo pedals

2010-05-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
1. MKS RX-1 Track pedals (Keirin approved!) with Soma double clips and Christophe or Avenir or somesuch leather straps, about $1K miles, a few scuffs but otherwise excellent. These are MKS's top of the line track pedals. $70 shipped OBO. 2. Wellgo track pedals, only a few hundred miles, no clips,

[RBW] Re: Riv TOSRV Riders

2010-05-03 Thread George Schick
CICS is an inter-disciplinary graduate program at BSU. I knew that a fellow with your same last name graduated from it back in the late 80's and took a job in Northern Ohio, but he must not be related. Nope, I've never ridden the Scioto. I always wanted to back several decades ago when I lived i

Re: [RBW] First ride

2010-05-03 Thread James Dinneen
Nice write up anne. enjoy the bike.   Jim D.        Massachusetts --- On Sat, 5/1/10, Anne Paulson wrote: From: Anne Paulson Subject: [RBW] First ride To: "rbw-owners-bunch" Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:27 PM Today I picked up my little beauty, the green Roadeo my husband got me for my birt

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Brooks Bag Loop Retrofit - a set on Flickr

2010-05-03 Thread Beth H
> Haven't road tested it yet, but I'm reasonably sure it won't fall off. It looks nice and clean. If I were to do something like this, I might substitute bent sections of spokes for the zip-ties. Beth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: SoCal Riv May 1 Riv Ride; Photos

2010-05-03 Thread Andy.M
Looks like it was a great ride! I'm bummed that I missed it, but Seattle was amazing! Anyone down for a repeat some upcoming weekend? -Andy On May 1, 7:59 pm, Dustin Sharp wrote: > Seven turned out for today's SoCal Riv ride, riding everything from a Roadeo > with Jack Browns, to a MTB singlespee

[RBW] Re: Fwd: Brooks Bag Loop Retrofit - a set on Flickr

2010-05-03 Thread RoadieRyan
Nice implementation, the zip ties do give it a nice clean look. Do you have any issues keeping the pins (France) on your saddlebag? I had a couple on my little loafer mounted up front but they kept coming off due to road vibration. Wondering if you have any tips? On May 2, 4:34 pm, Eric Norris

Re: [RBW] FS: Parting out is such sweet sorrow - Cinelli bars and stem

2010-05-03 Thread David Faller
I guess posting a price might help, too... He'd like $65 for the pair, CONUS shipping included. On 5/2/2010 9:05 PM, Dave Faller wrote: My friend is just about done selling off the parts bin in the garage. He asked if the RBW group would like a shot before he tries his luck on ebay. He recent

Re: [RBW] Re: I Gotta Think Everyone Took a Ride Today

2010-05-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Saturday, a very slow 5.2-miler, pavement and dirt, with Catie (rising nine) on her Electra Townie 3i (complaining after 4 miles that she was tired and her legs hurt; it was windy and cold), I on the Monocog. On Sunday -- even colder, high near 40, with a huge hailstorm in the afternoon -- 17 m rt

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Potential Sale of 1985 Trek 720

2010-05-03 Thread Johnny Alien
Yeah that model Trek in original condition would sell anywhere from $500-$800 in my area. And that would probably be a long waiting period to find the right buyer. Most vintage buyers are looking for the great find at a low price to fix up rather than a high priced model. And then they would mos

Re: [RBW] Re: I Gotta Think Everyone Took a Ride Today

2010-05-03 Thread Jon Grant
I¹ve been riding every day this past week with my 4-year-olds, who just got pedals on their bikes and now don¹t want to do anything else. Over two miles yesterday! -- Jon ³Proud Papa² Grant, in San Diego-ish weather, in Austin, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Potential Sale of 1985 Trek 720

2010-05-03 Thread stevep33
It sounds like you may value the bike in a way that is hard to put a dollar value on. $2500 sounds extremely high, even for collectible condition 720 frame with nice parts. Maybe that's a sign that you really don't want to sell the 720. I'd say keep a daily rider that you can ride/lock-up without

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv TOSRV Riders

2010-05-03 Thread Steve Hemmelgarn
George, I don't think so. What is CICS? Will you be riding TOSRV this year? Steve Hemmelgarn From: George Schick To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 1:29:52 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Riv TOSRV Riders Is this by any chance the same Steve Hemmelgarn wh

[RBW] Re: Test rode the 48cm Hunq'a

2010-05-03 Thread Johnny Alien
You're 5'4" and felt that the 48 was too small? By Grants description you should buy down and since I usually run a 54/53 size a 48 Hunq would be my size (I assume). But I am 5'9". I am sure the 54 would be too tall. This may be swaying me towards the SH. On May 2, 6:06 pm, Ginz wrote: > Hell

[RBW] New Wheel for the Hillborne

2010-05-03 Thread EricP
Finally got around to doing a couple of things - getting a Phil Wood hub and building my own wheel. Jim Thill at Hiawatha spent a good chunk of an evening trying to drill into my thick skull how to properly build a wheel. Might have been slightly less dim than most days, as the instruction took,

[RBW] Re: I Gotta Think Everyone Took a Ride Today

2010-05-03 Thread EricP
Took two, actually. Spent part of the morning on the Sam Hillborne. To follow up testing my new rear wheel (details in another post). Then went out in the afternoon on my Surly LHT. The afternoon ride was to see how bad the wind actually was. Steadily blowing around 20 with gusts to about 30. W

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Potential Sale of 1985 Trek 720

2010-05-03 Thread Bob
Lots of good advice here, as I expected, thank you. (Seth, I knew you were winking when you asked about the size.) Joel, I ditched that Maillard freewheel long ago. Not everything was great about this bike in its out-of-the-box configuration. I willl keep the 720 and pass it down to my children