[RBW] Re: FS: Merlin Solis 56.5 w/Dura-Ace

2011-04-08 Thread Anne
Thanks for the kind works to both you and Ryan. I'd rather my husband rode more ... then he'd be willing to keep more than one road bike. It's a fine bike and seriously, we'd like it to find a home where it'll be ridden. Whether it's bought for the frame or to be kept intact. Ryan, is the Eddy

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma/Riv Bike

2011-04-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2011-04-07 at 21:10 -0700, William wrote: I'd buy one of those Rivendells, if they didn't all need one of those 'signature' drivetrains. Drivetrains just act as a shelf to collect mud. I'm going to order one of those drivetrainless bikes, so I can remain mud free when I slog through

[RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread Tim Whalen
Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. Thanks, Tim Whalen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce Baker
Tim, You might try Mountain Sports LTD in Bristol. I know they had a 56cm (new) and they may have more frames in stock.. Bruce On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Tim Whalen whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Sold mine and regret it. Anyone have or know of one for sale? I prefer frame only but will

[RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce Baker
Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them today. Bruce

[RBW] Re: 2011 Bombadil Revealed!

2011-04-08 Thread SteveF
Reminiscent of the silver Grant used on Herons. Had one of those in our stable for a while; it's a good color. Steve On Apr 6, 8:36 pm, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: Here's a close-up that does a pretty good job capturing the wonderful paint quality - albeit with a little levity on my part.

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Tim McNamara
On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url. http://shop.timberland.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=11322919 I just bought a pair of the Mens Eartkeepers City Biking Leather Oxford. Should get them

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce Baker
Did you watch the video. They flex while walking but remain stiff when flexed in the opposite direction On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread George Schick
I like the looks of that Radler Trail model - I've been looking for a cycling shoe like this one. Thanks for the tip! On Apr 8, 8:55 am, Bruce Baker bkno...@gmail.com wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring.  Check out this url.

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Mike
I kinda like the Earthkeepers although I doubt I'd ever buy them. -- 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-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Tim McNamara
On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes for this spring. Check out this url.

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bruce
Au contraire, Pierre! What about laterally stiff and vertically compliant? Must be the shoes!! I'll also mention that I find Patagonia Boaris shoes with a firm Vibram sole to be excellent for unclipped in pedaling. They work well for walking/hiking application as well. Kind of loud color

Re: [RBW] New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread cyclotourist
Their shoes plane. On 4/8/11, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Tim McNamara tim...@bitstream.net wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Bruce Baker wrote: Timberland has three styles of bicycling shoes

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Mike
On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. -- 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] Free for SASE

2011-04-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Last year I was fortunate to come into half a dozen nice wool cycling jerseys at good prices, so I am giving away six of my Goodwill acquired merino wool pullovers, all in vg condition. All fit me well, all are Large and all are in the 29 length (bottom of collar to bottom of tail) range. Colors

Re: [RBW] WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread CycloFiend
on 4/8/11 6:15 AM, Tim Whalen at whalen...@gmail.com wrote: Sold mine and regret it.  Anyone have or know of one for sale?  I prefer frame only but will consider a complete bike. I recall Gino was selling his, but didn't follow the thread to see if he found a buyer. I can attest to the beauty

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-08 Thread William
Excellent shots on your flickr, Aili. I like your Atlantis a lot! There's something especially awesome about how those white-hooded 105 brakelever hoods age. Somebody should do a photo essay of all the shades of brown, grey, black, and white those hoods can become over the decades. On Apr 7,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-08 Thread J. Burkhalter
love you're Atlantis Aili! very nice setup. makes me miss mine even more than i normally do. -Jay B On Apr 7, 3:39 pm, Aili partytimeexcell...@gmail.com wrote: Another lady lurker here. I've actually been reading this list for ages and have bought a ton of stuff off the other lovely posters

[RBW] Re: FS: Merlin Solis 56.5 w/Dura-Ace

2011-04-08 Thread rcnute
It is! On Apr 8, 5:07 am, Anne speedyc...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks for the kind works to both you and Ryan. I'd rather my husband rode more ... then he'd be willing to keep more than one road bike. It's a fine bike and seriously, we'd like it to find a home where it'll be ridden. Whether

[RBW] Re: WTB: 58 cm Rambouillet

2011-04-08 Thread Kentileguy
Gino's Ram is sold, its now in my basement. Some bad pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/sets/72157626331279675/ There was another one for sale on this group: http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch/browse_thread/thread/812d5e4317dcb8f4 Don't know if it sold or not. On Apr

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread EricP
Sorta like the look of the oxfords. Not that I'd normally wear that type o'shoe. But they sort of appeal to my contrarian biking streak. The name is a poor choice. That said I own a pair of SixSixOne shoes that are as flexible as anything and they work well with platform shoes. (Pretty sure I

[RBW] For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Minh
And for times when they get you into trouble. So i'll take the retro- derailleur request from a recent thread to bring this up. For some odd reason i've noticed that my inclination for bike parts leans towards the old. After a dalliance with carbon fiber and suspension in my youth (you should

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread William
The two prong freewheel tool setup was problematic, but you should be able to get it off when you need to do so. This is the procedure I always used in my years at the bike shop. 1. Freewheel tool into the freewheel 2. QR skewer back onto the wheel holding the freewheel tool snug against the

Re: [RBW] For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Eric Norris
My guess is that any standard 2-prong remover will work on that freewheel, but I am admittedly not a Shimano expert. You should be able to order a remover at any reputable bike shop. When you get it, hold it tight to the freewheel by reinstalling the skewer, and use a nice, big wrench on the

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread William
I kind of like this wingtip oxford. Shoes of this type are always stiff enough for commute cycling, and wingtips are always good for work. These are on sale and have rubber grippy sections. Win! http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11226429 On Apr 8, 12:49 pm, EricP

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Minh
There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the archives. http://www.bicycletool.com/shimanoduraace600reginafreewheelremover.aspx the current park suntour

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread bfd
On Apr 8, 2:08 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: There is a specific Shimano 600 freewheel tool for this (park no longer make it, and neither do shimano), Bicycle Research still make a tool, and i'm linking it here just so it's in the

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread Minh
That's an option, but that assumes that they have the tool :) or they plan on destroying the freewheel, which seems like a lot of work for them. I'm also searching for a bikeshop that still works on old bikes... On Apr 8, 5:15 pm, bfd bfd...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 2:08 pm, Minh

[RBW] Re: Rivendell chicas

2011-04-08 Thread JL
This is the best thread in years! Hello and welcome everyone. Please lets us gents know if there are changes to be made, or practices to continue, that can keep this forum a comfortable place for women cyclists. Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] All pullovers have been claimed.

2011-04-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com -- 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: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread velomann
I've got a box - literally - of freewheels, and the 4 or 5 Shimano 600's I have are among my favorites. All mine come off with the regular Shimano freewheel tool, still easily available from Park and in most decent bike shops. Some of the older Shimano freewheels take the old style boss tool which

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread doug peterson
Minh: Where are you located? There's probably a list member that can suggest a shop in your area. Nice Hillborne, I love that orange. Whoever installed the drillium on the chainrings can remove your freewheel. One way or the other dougP On Apr 8, 2:47 pm, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread bfd
On Apr 8, 3:49 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Minh: Where are you located?  There's probably a list member that can suggest a shop in your area. Agree, or check to see if any of these shops are near you as any one of them should be able to help you:

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bill M.
On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. I think the name is misprinted, it should be the Radler *Low Trail* Leather and Fabric

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Bill M.
On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has done a test of the product. Shouldn't that be the Radler Low Trail Leather and Fabric Hiker? Bill -- You

[RBW] Re: New bicycling shoes from Timberland

2011-04-08 Thread Lynne Fitz
near as I can figure, Rivendell Chicas need not apply... On Apr 8, 5:07 pm, Bill M. bmenn...@comcast.net wrote: On Apr 8, 8:44 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 8:37 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Their shoes plane. Actually, we can't be so sure until BQ has

[RBW] hiawatha posters

2011-04-08 Thread Seth Vidal
I just got the new one back from the framers. http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/5602012856/ I'll get them hung on that wall sometime soon, I swear. :) thanks to Jim Thill at HC for the posters. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: For the Love of Old Parts...

2011-04-08 Thread James Warren
Sadly, Shaw's in Santa Clara just closed recently. On Apr 8, 2011, at 4:36 PM, bfd wrote: On Apr 8, 3:49 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Minh: Where are you located? There's probably a list member that can suggest a shop in your area. Agree, or check to see if any of