Re: [RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

2011-03-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Strategically placed circles of multi-layer'd electricians' tape works for me, and quickly gains that desirable beausage (bow -- SAHJ). On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 10:10 PM, Steve sring...@gmail.com wrote: I just glue in place small lengths of clear vinyl tubing, bought at a hardware store, that

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-07 Thread stevep33
My favorite is the old Shimano Ultegra/600 post. simple, functional, looks good, and lightweight. The only problem is that a NOS post goes for almost $100 on ebay, etc. On Mar 3, 8:15 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: man that Paul post is very nice. Any input on the setback?  

[RBW] Re: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.

2011-03-07 Thread Mike S
Helpful hint: If you really want two pairs, you might want to try and request a price match of Jenson's price with Tree Fort bikes, as they are really good about price matching (even when the competitor doesn't have the item in stock) and offer free shipping over $125. So maybe throw in a tube to

[RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

2011-03-07 Thread velomann
Klean Kanteen now makes a bottle cage specially designed for their 27 oz. bottle - fits their other bottles well too, including the snazzy new insulated bottles. I just picked up the cage this weekend at Universal Cycles (which is mailorder, but a local shop for me.)

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe country bag and cover

2011-03-07 Thread Brett Lindenbach
Bruce, tried to reach you via PM, but no response. I'll gladly buy your country bag for $180 + shipping. Please get in touch. Brett -- 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: Smile Train Update -- Merger Cancelled

2011-03-07 Thread Jim M.
For those following the story, the NY Times reports today that the merger is off: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/07/business/07charity.html?_r=1scp=1sq=smile%20trainst=cse jim m wc ca On Mar 6, 10:26 am, bicyclebill b...@wbpnet.com wrote: John, No offense taken, so no apology needed.  As a

[RBW] Re: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.

2011-03-07 Thread doug peterson
Charlie: If you make those washers out of brass, I'm interested. Regardless of the life expectancy of the gray plastic washers, the brass would be a lot better looking...even nicer after some exposure to the elements. Functionality plus aesthetics. dougP On Mar 6, 3:04 pm, charlie

[RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

2011-03-07 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I'm waiting to see harlequin wrap patterns start appearing as more people start doing this... very cool. On Mar 6, 7:23 pm, Peter F phfmu...@gmail.com wrote: There's a very simple, bicycle-related solution for Klean Kanteens... I've found that one roll of cloth handlebar tape just about covers

[RBW] Re: Sigh. Busted compression washers on the Silvers. sigh.

2011-03-07 Thread RoadieRyan
If your into 9 speeds Probike kit has the Shimano 9 speed DA for $76 including cables and no shipping or tax charge to the states http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=D1089 On Mar 7, 9:45 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Charlie: If you make those washers out of brass, I'm

[RBW] FS: Minoura Silver Kickstand - Riv Discontinued item

2011-03-07 Thread climbthemtns
I had this on my '86 Miyata commuter which I sold once I had the Hunq built out. The buyer didn't want the stand. It's the kind of kickstand that mounts in the rear dropout corner for bikes that don't have the spacing for regular kickstands like the Swiss Kickstand Riv carries. It was purchased

[RBW] ISO: split DT cable stops

2011-03-07 Thread doug peterson
After a diligent search of the interweb for a part that may not exist, I'm appealing to your vast store of knowledge. I'm putting DaVinci cable splitters on the Atlantis to make h'bar removal for shipping easier. To remove the h'bars requires removing the DT cable stops. No biggie, except those

[RBW] Re: FS: TA Crank set, TA BB, nice bags

2011-03-07 Thread boomer
The Baggins bag is the only thing left. Any offers. Thanks to all! On Mar 6, 2:48 pm, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote:  See edits below. On Mar 6, 2:35 pm, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote: Due to some changes and a backed out transaction, I have to re do this post.  I can't see where

[RBW] Re: ISO: split DT cable stops

2011-03-07 Thread William
Doug The IRD one might work for you. http://store.interlocracing.com/clcast.html Also remember that those M4 bolts that hold your DT stops in are the same thread as water bottle and fender/rack bolts, so you can store them snugged up in any of ther myriad extra braze ons on your Atlantis

[RBW] Re: Update on SRAM brakelevers

2011-03-07 Thread Michael_S
I just installed a pair of the Sram levers on my new Randonneur ( 700C not 650B with Hetres incredibly!) with the Hudz Gold covers. I love the way they feel and they work well. Of course it may be the braze-on Paul Racers, but the stopping power is as better than any canti I've ridden. The Hudz

[RBW] Re: Silver Bar-End Shifters

2011-03-07 Thread Brett Lindenbach
On a related topic, I just installed silver bar end shifters on my Blériot (pix to come). My installation kit came with four square hole washers: two with tabs and two without. The instructions only showed the tabbed washers and indicated that the tabs should point into the pods. However

Re: [RBW] FS: Minoura Silver Kickstand - Riv Discontinued item

2011-03-07 Thread Curtis Schmitt
I was never a kickstand guy but when I purchased my Romulus used it had one installed, figured it would be one of the first things I'd take off. Still have it on a year later and I'm loving it, probably will never take it off. On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 1:41 PM, climbthemtns climbthem...@gmail.com

[RBW] Caprock Canyon State Park Trailway (Texas)

2011-03-07 Thread Jim Cloud
Has anyone in the RBW group ridden on the Caprock Canyon Rails-to- Trails trailway? The trailway runs for a distance of 64 miles between South Plains and Estelline Texas (east of Lubbock Texas). I've seen a few on-line comments, but they don't look very encouraging in terms of this trail's

[RBW] Re: Most Plastic Water Bottles Leach Chemicals

2011-03-07 Thread muckum
A nice wrap of an elkskin wrap works well with bottle cages. On Mar 6, 1:45 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a solution for carrying stainless steel bottles?  They don't fit well in traditional cages, although I know it can be done. On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM,

[RBW] Minoura Kickstand SOLD! Thanks

2011-03-07 Thread climbthemtns
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[RBW] Re: FS: TA Crank set, TA BB, nice bags

2011-03-07 Thread boomer
All sold. Thanks! On Mar 7, 11:00 am, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote: The Baggins bag is the only thing left.  Any offers. Thanks to all! On Mar 6, 2:48 pm, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote:  See edits below. On Mar 6, 2:35 pm, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote: Due to some changes

[RBW] Re: Caprock Canyon State Park Trailway (Texas)

2011-03-07 Thread Cycletex
I've heard the same sketchy reports on trail conditions. Have you tried calling Caprock Canyons? 806/455-1492 I passed through Estelline a couple of years ago and did some quick riding on that end aboard my Quickbeam. Lots of stickers. http://tinyurl.com/5r2f2r6 http://tinyurl.com/6ylf72x

[RBW] FS: selle anatomica titanico LD mahogany - $160

2011-03-07 Thread Eli Koral
hey guys, i'm selling a beautiful almost new selle anatomica in mahogany color. it only has about 500 miles on it, in beautiful condition. anyone who's interested, please shoot me an email or call! i'm willing to meet anywhere in the SF bay area. thanks! eli 415.424.2227 -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Rambouillet: TA, White Ind, Phil, Honjo.... more.

2011-03-07 Thread ekoral
hi steve, i noticed in your flickr stream a selle an-atomica that was laced for chafing. did this work for you? i'm currently selling mine on this forum, and also on craigslist, but i'm curious about how that worked. i noticed some inner thigh chafeage that wasn't annoying enough to get rid of the

[RBW] Re: FS: selle anatomica titanico LD mahogany - $160

2011-03-07 Thread ekoral
oh yeah! it's the standard laminate, not clydesdale, suggested for riders less than 180lbs. also, it has the copper rivets, not silver. you can check out some photographs on the craigslist posting i've put up. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2243901488.html thanks, eli On Mar 7, 4:47 pm, Eli

[RBW] wanted: Rivendell Atlantis 56cm

2011-03-07 Thread Eric
Wanted is one Rivendell Atlantis 56cm frameset (or complete?), keep me posted! I'm looking for one with the mid-level eyelets on the fork to accommodate a front rack. Thanks! - Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post