[RBW] Re: 57 Romulus on ebay

2010-11-06 Thread Eric
I was going to pull the pin when I saw the BIN price I knew there was a flaw. I'm holding out for a Romulus but in better shape. So keep me posted if anyone wants to part with a complete or frameset in 57cm. Thanks! - Eric On Nov 5, 9:20 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Wow  --

Re: [RBW] Re: 57 Romulus on ebay

2010-11-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
It still seems a good deal for $350 with PW bb and hs and stem, dent, dings and all. Maybe I overestimate production Riv resale prices? (All my Rivs except the SH have been customs.) On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 11:27 PM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: I was going to pull the pin when I saw the

[RBW] Re: FS: SaddleSack XS, GrabSack, Bar Tube, Croissant... will consider some trades

2010-11-06 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
This is embarrassing. It's no big deal, I don't think. But I really tried to get it right the first time. The SaddleSack XS that I have was one that RBW sold at a small discount at the time because it was made from a lighter-weight fabric than the regular SaddleSack XS (I *think* it was 12oz

[RBW] Re: Stolen QB in San Diego

2010-11-06 Thread newenglandbike
The only thing lower than a bike-thief douchebag is one that breaks into your garage.Unfortunately for this asshole he chose the wrong target; there are only so many quickbeams, green, 64cm.It will show up on the streets or on ebay or CL eventually and your friend WILL find it. On Nov 5,

[RBW] Re: 57 Romulus on ebay

2010-11-06 Thread scott
I wish I would have seen this earlier! Dents don't bother me if the frame rides straight. On Nov 6, 2:01 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: It still seems a good deal for $350 with PW bb and hs and stem, dent, dings and all. Maybe I overestimate production Riv resale prices? (All my

[RBW] Re: 57 Romulus on ebay

2010-11-06 Thread Eric
I've barely taken my newly arrived AHH out of the box so I really even shouldn't be looking at buying something additional. Well, just maybe! I did see that Romulus on SF's CL, also posted here. Looks pretty decent! On Nov 6, 2:01 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: It still seems a

[RBW] Re: Betty Foy Commuter

2010-11-06 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles
@ Nathan, You are correct, but we respectfully disagree about the pannier capabilities. Obviously, this rack isn't for stout touring, but an around town pannier (like a lightweight Basil) would work just fine. Bryan On Nov 5, 4:46 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote: Nevermind, I

[RBW] Re: The usual epiphany

2010-11-06 Thread MichaelH
My condolences Patrick. An epiphany is an experience of the divine. As much as I enjoy my Rambouillet, I wish you better luck next time. I suggest you head up toward Abique and sit quietly for four or five hours. I've done that and found it truly transformational. blessings, michael On Nov 5,

[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Bleriot complete bike

2010-11-06 Thread Gino Zahnd
The Bleriot is sold. Thanks for all the interest! To spread a bit of weekend goodness, the woman that bought it had a smile that stretched for miles when she came back from the test ride. She was truly stoked, and full of joy. Her emotion from the simple activity of riding a bicycle absolutely

[RBW] FS: Knog NERD Bike Computer - 12 function

2010-11-06 Thread Johnny Alien
I have a KNOG 12 function NERD bike computer. It is wireless and mounts super easy. I picked it up assuming that I wanted a computer but now I am thinking I don't want one. I had it out to inspect it but put it right back in the box. It was never installed and is brand new with a new warranty

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Philip Williamson
Thanks, Tim. The tires, 45mm IRC Mythos CX slicks, are the most misleadingly labeled tires I've ever owned, which might be why they're out of production. They have knobs (except where I've scissored them off), and they're 40mm wide. Narrower than stated, but too fat for cyclocross. Philip

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Philip Williamson
In Gmail, the RBW digests show all the linked images in a stack at the end (I think it's a 'beta' add-on). It was cool to see everyone's bikes like that on this thread. Mojo - I love your bike, and want to try your multi-speed fixed gearing. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Nov

[RBW] RBW Group New Year’s Day Ride

2010-11-06 Thread Ray
This is a preliminary poll to feel out list members who might be interested in an unofficial group ride. This is not yet a commitment to unofficially host the event (Unofficially, ala RBW’s Unofficial Mt. Diablo rides). I’m only testing the waters to gauge the overall interest of list members.

Re: [RBW] FS: Knog NERD Bike Computer - 12 function

2010-11-06 Thread Eric Norris
I have NERDs on two bikes. They're very nice, and those of us who wear reading glasses appreciate the very large numbers on the digital readout. --Eric N On Nov 6, 2010, at 10:27 AM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote: I have a KNOG 12 function NERD bike computer. It is wireless and

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Kelly
My Quickbeam is my main bike. I'll ride it whenever possible, including centuries. I do own geared bikes, they just don't compare to the quickbeam. This is the most recent build: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31296...@n07/4894842292/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: FS: SaddleSack XS, GrabSack, Bar Tube, Croissant... will consider some trades

2010-11-06 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Now, pictures! http://tinyurl.com/2b563ec On Nov 6, 5:27 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: This is embarrassing. It's no big deal, I don't think. But I really tried to get it right the first time. The SaddleSack XS that I have was one that RBW sold at a small discount

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread cyclotourist
I sold my Quickbeam earlier this year. It was my favorite to ride, yet I rode it the least. I found that unless I rode it consistently, the lack of multiple gears made longer/hillier rides less than pleasant. When I rode it a lot, my muscles and cardio adjusted and it was fine. So long/short

[RBW] From Today's Ride

2010-11-06 Thread Eric Norris
Stopped to take this about midway through a 45-mile ride. Although not on a Riv, I was riding fillet brazed steel (fixed gear), sitting on leather, and wearing wool. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/5152358370/ --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --

[RBW] FS Mark's Rack, cork grips, bar tape

2010-11-06 Thread stevep33
1. Mark's Rack. Used, good condition. There a 2 extra diving board flat stays because I used the rack on a variety of bikes so I had to bend some some new stay from scratch. ***One chain-stay P-clamp is MISSING, but the two fork P-clamps (unused) are still there. Includes everything shown:

[RBW] Re: FS Mark's Rack, cork grips, bar tape

2010-11-06 Thread Mitch Browne
Mark I would like you rack and grips if still available. Mitch On Nov 6, 2:15 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: 1. Mark's Rack.  Used, good condition.  There a 2 extra diving board flat stays because I used the rack on a variety of bikes so I had to bend some some new stay from scratch.  

Re: [RBW] Re: The usual epiphany

2010-11-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Relax, my man: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(feeling) No need for condolences; rather, congratulations. Even a good bike is in its own way a Divine manifestation -- otherwise, to quote Guenon, it would be simply nothing. I have spent a few days at Abique, actually. No (more serious)

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread James Warren
Hence my non-stop effort to get my QB to have easily shifted multiple gears front and rear. I've got 3-in-front/one-in-back working pretty well with a front derailleur shifting 24-36-48. Upon advice of several from this group, especially Jim E. (Thanks again!) I'll probably go with a

Re: [RBW] RBW Group New Year’s Day Ride

2010-11-06 Thread James Warren
I'm in if we promise to make a lot of Spinal Tap references. On Nov 6, 2010, at 1:17 PM, Ray wrote: 2011 marks the first year of a new decade. There are currently 11 bicycle models available from RBW, if one counts the custom frame and the new Amos. Any member interested in this

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
B..b..b..but why?? Would not a Rodeo or Rom or Ram or one of the other Riv production models I am unfamiliar with be a better choice if you want multiple gears?? Or a hub gear? Me, I want a Paris-Roubaix-equipped multispeed fixed gear (I think you could do this with this model which moved

[RBW] Re: FS Mark's Rack, cork grips, bar tape

2010-11-06 Thread stevep33
- rack is sold - tape is sold - cork grips pending... you guys are fast. Thanks! On Nov 6, 5:15 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: 1. Mark's Rack.  Used, good condition.  There a 2 extra diving board flat stays because I used the rack on a variety of bikes so I had to bend some some

[RBW] Re: FS Mark's Rack, cork grips, bar tape

2010-11-06 Thread stevep33
cork grips and GOOP are still available. On Nov 6, 6:34 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: - rack is sold - tape is sold - cork grips pending... you guys are fast.  Thanks! On Nov 6, 5:15 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: 1. Mark's Rack.  Used, good condition.  There a 2

[RBW] Re: FS Mark's Rack, cork grips, bar tape

2010-11-06 Thread stevep33
All sold. Thanks again. On Nov 6, 6:41 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: cork grips and GOOP are still available. On Nov 6, 6:34 pm, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote: - rack is sold - tape is sold - cork grips pending... you guys are fast.  Thanks! On Nov 6, 5:15 pm,

[RBW] Re: FS: Knog NERD Bike Computer - 12 function

2010-11-06 Thread Johnny Alien
I just have no need for it so if anyone wants it feel free to make an offer. On Nov 6, 4:27 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I have NERDs on two bikes. They're very nice, and those of us who wear reading glasses appreciate the very large numbers on the digital readout. --Eric N

[RBW] FS: Raleigh Sprite 25

2010-11-06 Thread Marty
Had it set up with a bunch of Riv parts, but they are going to another project (a Bombadil I have on order) , so I'm letting it go. A great old 5 speed lugged steel English-made Raleigh Sprite in a kind-of-rare 25 (C to T) size. 34 1/2 standover. Upgraded wheels in 700c using Mavic MA40 rims and

[RBW] Any 59 Bleriots out there?

2010-11-06 Thread rcnute
Thinkin' about a project; just looking for a frame and fork. Thanks! Ryan -- 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] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread SFF
I purchased a QB from this list a couple of weeks ago. To be honest - it was an impulse buy, I really didn't need another bike, I was perfectly happy with my SH. When it arrived, I unpacked it (early model/green), slapped some new Delta Cruiser 35's (creme) on it, attached a burrito wrap and hit

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Esteban
When I had my too-big-for-me QB, I loved riding it ss and turned to it for most errands and city riding, as well as an occasional 50 mile jaunt. Now that I have a frame-that-fits-me waiting to be built up (fixed - I'm just deciding on a crank and gear ratio), I cant' wait to ride it regularly. I

[RBW] Re: The usual epiphany

2010-11-06 Thread EricP
Admire you for that. 22s. Wow. Am at the point where the 35s now on my Sam Hillborne are feeling incredibly narrow. Really. Faster than the 40s that were on it. But now, 50 to 60 for everyday riding seem more my style. Eric Platt On Nov 5, 9:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Ron MH
To answer Philip's question; my Quickbeam is my only bike. It does it all, from commuting, to having fun rides around town and even the occasional brevet. I rode the Oregon Randonneurs 100k Verboort Populaire today on the 'beam and it performed admirably. I'll tell you that riding single speed

[RBW] Re: For those who like to finance 650B speculative projects....

2010-11-06 Thread William
Yeah I emailed Kirk to see if I could order them from him, but he said the Rawlands thing gets him a single customer interface to get it going. I imagine the Pari-moto presale was a logistical challenge for him. It's actually being called a 43, not a 42. It will be really close on the Hilsen.

Re: [RBW] Re: The usual epiphany

2010-11-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Nothing admirable; I'd choose 26s to 32s if I could find light, supple ones in the 559 size, but alas I run 60 mm Big Apple Liteskins (that are stretching toward 65 mm on 45 mm rims) at 15/18 or so on the Fargo, on pavement and off, and they seem to roll as well as the 40 mm (actual, marked

[RBW] Re: FS: SaddleSack XS, GrabSack, Bar Tube, Croissant... will consider some trades

2010-11-06 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
SaddleSack XS - sold Brand V Bar Tube - sold On Nov 6, 3:47 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: Now, pictures!http://tinyurl.com/2b563ec On Nov 6, 5:27 am, Thomas Lynn Skean thomaslynnsk...@comcast.net wrote: This is embarrassing. It's no big deal, I don't think. But

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Mike
Ron, good to see you today. Sorry the visit was brief. Glad you had a good ride on the QB. Man, I always forget how rolling the road gets after Banks. Nice to finally do that populaire in decent weather. Well, decent by Oregon standards for Nov... I do love my Beam but it's not my favorite bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Timothy Whalen
Thanks. Tim On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Tim. The tires, 45mm IRC Mythos CX slicks, are the most misleadingly labeled tires I've ever owned, which might be why they're out of production. They have knobs (except where I've

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Question - main bike, or backup bike?

2010-11-06 Thread Dan Abelson
On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: I was looking at A D's fantastic SimpleOne: http://www.flickr.com/photos/livepake/5133139965/ I think because it looked so beautiful, I wondered if it was his main bike, or one of many. That made me wonder

[RBW] Rambouillet max load

2010-11-06 Thread rw1911
Without debating child seat vs.a pull behind trailer, what's the max load for a Rambouillet? Assuming a 220lb rider, 30lb child in a rear mounted seat and 5-ish mile rides around the neighborhood. Is the Ram up to the task or are we talking Atlantis, Bomb? -- You received this message because