[RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Philip Williamson
A laptop bag on its side might slide right in there. Briefcase from Goodwill, maybe? Good luck on the dog, but I recommend a medium-sized dog that can run really fast for a long long time. But dogs are like bikes - everyone thinks the one they've got is the best! Philip On Apr 29, 1:06 pm, Patri

[RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Philip Williamson
Holy COW that was pretty stealth! "Oh, here's the car I got to replace the Subaru. It's a little Bugatti I picked up." Nice. Bike. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Apr 29, 12:40 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Patrick: I don't know why the rack was so built; I can trace the bike >

Re: [RBW] My new Custom Rivendell Mixte

2011-04-29 Thread cyclotourist
Those custom Rivendells of any type just can't be beat! And your mixte is the best of the best!!! On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 6:58 PM, SMP wrote: > Here are some photos... > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ > > Enjoy! > > -- > You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] other riv riders riding in the 5 boro?

2011-04-29 Thread Khalid Mateen
I wont be there but if you do it next year, I will be there. I always wanted to try the 5 borough ride. 42 miles. Do you take a day off on Monday when you do that ride? LOL K. On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Brett Lindenbach < brett.lindenb...@gmail.com> wrote: > i will be participating in t

[RBW] My new Custom Rivendell Mixte

2011-04-29 Thread SMP
Here are some photos... http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/sets/72157626345789636/ Enjoy! -- 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 gro

[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

2011-04-29 Thread charlie
My project consists of finally ordering my .028" 5/16 chrome moly tubing for my made to fit racks. I just couldn't stomach the idea of all the adjustable bits on generic racks and have a couple of simple designs in mind for my particular frame. I will powder coat the whole business after getting my

[RBW] WTT nitto BBR or M-12 for Nitto Mini front rack or BFR

2011-04-29 Thread JL
I have some Nitto racks (Big Back Rack and M-12) in used but great condition and would like to trade for either a Big Front Rack or Mini Front Rack. Possibly interested in buying a mini front rack is no one is interested in the trade. JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread stevep33
Thanks for the Weston map. I've explored randomly in that area, but it's nicer to have a clear overview. Is the Licoln book available at the town hall or some online store? I'm very interested in piecing together the trails that make good routes in the metro west towns. My own favorites are the

Re: [RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Bill Gibson (III)
Straddle-wire height, pads, cable housing (modern housing has less compression). On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > On Apr 29, 2011, at 6:02 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > > > Now: please give me advice how to get more hoods braking power from > > the Mafac levers and the Mafac c

Re: [RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Tim McNamara
On Apr 29, 2011, at 6:02 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Now: please give me advice how to get more hoods braking power from > the Mafac levers and the Mafac cantis? Sheldon Brown's web site has a page on setting up cantis. That might be helpful. -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for all the compliments. As to the two-decker rack, yes, I can see stowing a burrito-wrapped kit (original, heavy Filson cloth, please) underneath Fluffy's nest. (No, I don't really name my dogs "Fluffy.") Y'all have probably experienced how some bikes just "fit" and "work" when you first g

[RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Jim Cloud
Patrick, That's a very nice looking bike! I'd imagine that finding a Herse in your size is quite satisfying. Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On Apr 29, 11:41 am, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Or complement, if you like. Here is my new Sam HIll > substitute:https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANE

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle Commute on Copper Hilsen

2011-04-29 Thread Stonehog
It's a 59cm, and I have a Periscopa raising the bars about 4cm above seat level. Mobile Brian Hanson On Apr 29, 2011, at 6:07 AM, Minh wrote: > Hi Brian, > > Looks great! Is that a single tt 56? How much stem are you showing? > I've been obsessed lately thinking i've got my bars too high..

[RBW] Re: FS: Sugino XD500T Triple "Special Edition" 170mm Drive-Side Crank Arm + Chainrings

2011-04-29 Thread Curtis Schmitt
SOLD. Thank you. On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Curtis Schmitt wrote: > A couple of weeks ago the non-drive side crank arm came loose on my > Romulus. I rode it straight to my LBS, a few miles away, to tighten it back > up but by then I had thoroughly ruined the indentation at the spindle. They

[RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Patrick in VT
On Apr 29, 3:40 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: other than keeping the load higher, I think it's pretty neat, if that is indeed the purpose of raised platform. have fun figuring out what to stow the space in between - perhaps a nice bag for the dog and his/ her accoutrements? -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Mike
Hey Patrick, so that's a Rene Herse? 1958? Wow, that looks great. --mike -- 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] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Actually, it cost me less by about half a grand than the Sam Hill I bought off Riv's floor last year! The two previous owners, Jan Heine and RS Watson of this list, didn't like it; their loss, my gain. This is a user, not a collector or shower. On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM, Bill Gibson (III) w

Re: [RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Bill Gibson (III)
WOW. Now I know why you were selling bikes! On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Patrick: I don't know why the rack was so built; I can trace the bike > back to at least two previous owners and doubtless there were many > others. At any rate, it works for me, as you can see w

Re: [RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Patrick: I don't know why the rack was so built; I can trace the bike back to at least two previous owners and doubtless there were many others. At any rate, it works for me, as you can see with the hacked Karrimore or whatever bar bag that I rigged to fit: the higher platform nicely supports the b

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar now has fenders

2011-04-29 Thread Jennings
Yes, P65. The website says they are for 26" wheels but I went with the advice of the guys at Rivendell and they said they would fit, and they do, like a glove. On Apr 28, 9:20 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Which fenders are those? P65? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread Patrick in VT
On Apr 29, 2:41 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: that's a fancy dog-carrier. what's the story with "upper deck" on the front rack? a solution to properly fit a handlebar bag to the bars/ stem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To p

[RBW] Re: jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread newenglandbike
P.S. BTW yes Steve, you nailed it- one of the photos is from the stretch between Ridgeway and Oak St. -- 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

[RBW] Re: jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread newenglandbike
Thanks for the replies everyone.I love it when spring days feel like fall and vice versa. I love all the seasons, but man this winter was pushing it. On Apr 29, 12:14 pm, stevep33 wrote: > Is this the patch of woods following the stream between Ridgeway Rd on > out to Oak St?  It looks fami

[RBW] Re: How are those winter projects coming?

2011-04-29 Thread William
Replying back to the winter project thread. One of mine was the reorganization of my garage. A big piece of that was a larger bike storage solution. Last weekend I tore out some useless shelving and installed a huge suspended shelf. All the camping gear goes on top and 9 bikes hang underneath.

[RBW] Re: WTB Hobo handle bar bag

2011-04-29 Thread dean899
Found one thnaks for the replies On Apr 26, 6:51 am, dean899 wrote: > Looking to purchase a hobo handle bar bag not worried about the > condition.  Let me know if you have one to sell thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] other riv riders riding in the 5 boro?

2011-04-29 Thread Brett Lindenbach
i will be participating in the nyc 5 boro bike tour on sunday. let me know if you will be there and care to meet up during the ride or at the festival. this will be my fourth 5 boro, but my first on my blériot. cheers, brett -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] A Riv supplement

2011-04-29 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Or complement, if you like. Here is my new Sam HIll substitute: https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5601068759995012818 for those times when I want fatter tires and gears for pavement-cum-dirt rambling and, incidentally, for carrying the small dog I hope soon to get. I handles

[RBW] FS: Sugino XD500T Triple "Special Edition" 170mm Drive-Side Crank Arm + Chainrings

2011-04-29 Thread Curtis Schmitt
A couple of weeks ago the non-drive side crank arm came loose on my Romulus. I rode it straight to my LBS, a few miles away, to tighten it back up but by then I had thoroughly ruined the indentation at the spindle. They replaced the entire crankset with an identical one, only in 175mm as opposed to

[RBW] Re: jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread stevep33
Is this the patch of woods following the stream between Ridgeway Rd on out to Oak St? It looks familiar, but then the Highlinds T sign throws me off since it's several miles down the road. On Apr 29, 5:02 am, newenglandbike wrote: > Hi All, > > Just thought I'd share a few snapshots from a brie

[RBW] Re: jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread Mike
Looks like perfect terrain for the QB. After the winter you folks had I imagine you're excited about summer and all it's sweaty humid goodness. --mike On Apr 29, 2:02 am, newenglandbike wrote: > Hi All, > > Just thought I'd share a few snapshots from a brief ride last weekend > in weston woods h

RE: [RBW] jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread jim phillips
Really Beautiful!! Jim > From: orthie...@gmail.com > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:15:04 -0700 > Subject: Re: [RBW] jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Looks like Fall... Beautiful! > > Sent from my iPhone 4 > > On Apr 29, 2011, at 2:02 AM, newengl

Re: [RBW] Seattle Commute on Copper Hilsen

2011-04-29 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Great pic.. Warning though, baskets are addicting and may become permanent fixtures ... Kelly Sent from my iPhone On Apr 29, 2011, at 2:54 AM, Brian Hanson wrote: > I had a nice ride home tonight between the thunderstorms. I've put the > basket back on the Hilsen, and love the utility. The

Re: [RBW] jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread Rene Sterental
Looks like Fall... Beautiful! Sent from my iPhone 4 On Apr 29, 2011, at 2:02 AM, newenglandbike wrote: > Hi All, > > Just thought I'd share a few snapshots from a brief ride last weekend > in weston woods here in MA: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/43029278@N07/sets/72157626481676863/ > > > Lo

[RBW] Re: Seattle Commute on Copper Hilsen

2011-04-29 Thread Minh
Hi Brian, Looks great! Is that a single tt 56? How much stem are you showing? I've been obsessed lately thinking i've got my bars too high On Apr 29, 3:54 am, Brian Hanson wrote: > I had a nice ride home tonight between the thunderstorms.  I've put the > basket back on the Hilsen, and love

[RBW] jaunt in weston woods on the quickbeam

2011-04-29 Thread newenglandbike
Hi All, Just thought I'd share a few snapshots from a brief ride last weekend in weston woods here in MA: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43029278@N07/sets/72157626481676863/ Looks like perfect weather again this weekend here in New England. Have to take advantage when you can around here! Happy

[RBW] Seattle Commute on Copper Hilsen

2011-04-29 Thread Brian Hanson
I had a nice ride home tonight between the thunderstorms. I've put the basket back on the Hilsen, and love the utility. The Jack Brown blues are still going strong with zero flats in 2 years of hard use. The rear has no tread left, but still gives plenty of grip. Ahh - a nice prequel to Bike Mo