[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Jim Cloud
Also found on the CTC list, this might interest those of you living in rainy climes (I wouldn't have a great deal of use for one living in arid Tucson): http://www.hilltrek.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Cycling_Double_Ventile_Jacket.html This is a modern version of the much beloved Greenspot jacket often

[RBW] Whole Lotta Things for Sale [FINAL UPDATE]

2011-05-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
Folks, Thanks for all of your interest. It¹s great to be able to do so much trading on this list without having to go to e-bay. With that said, all of the remaining stuff plus a little more is now on e-bay! http://shop.ebay.com/m_ba/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562 The following items are not on e-b

[RBW] UPDATED FS: Riv Custom 63.5 cm plus Campy Wheelset

2011-05-18 Thread Joe Bartoe
The wheelset has been sold. The frameset has gotten a few nibbles but is not sold yet. See below for links to the build sheet and pics of the frame when it was all built up. Thanks, Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycle

[RBW] Herse in just-about final form

2011-05-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/HerseComplete051811?authkey=Gv1sRgCN3SqfugksuC1QE# Rivendell-esque if not Rivendellian. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night

[RBW] Re: Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2011-05-18 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Hi! Go for it! Here's my story: http://home.comcast.net/~thomaslynnskean/cockpits Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On May 18, 3:41 pm, Zack wrote: > Hey All - > > I have a Sam on the way, and am strongly considering trying to set up > the davinci splitters so that I would be able to swap between Noodle

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Jim Cloud
We don't see many wool Plus Two/Plus Fours or Breeks down here in the land of sun... Although, a trip to 4th Avenue (our most Hippy Avenue) might find someone in full proper CTC regalia from the 1950's (probably purchased from a used clothing store on the Avenue)! Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ On May 18,

[RBW] Carbonomas fork in real life?

2011-05-18 Thread Aaron Thomas
Has anyone purchased the Carbonomas fork? And if so, what's your experience with it? How do you like it? And can you post some photos of it on your rig? The RBW site has various photos of the prototype, but I'm curious to see what the final product looks like and to hear what users think of it

Re: [RBW] Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2011-05-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Zack wrote: > Hey All - > > I have a Sam on the way, and am strongly considering trying to set up > the davinci splitters so that I would be able to swap between Noodles > and Albatrosses (Albabtri?).  I am going with bar end shifters and > canti brakes. > > I have

[RBW] Davinci splitters for cockpit swap

2011-05-18 Thread Zack
Hey All - I have a Sam on the way, and am strongly considering trying to set up the davinci splitters so that I would be able to swap between Noodles and Albatrosses (Albabtri?). I am going with bar end shifters and canti brakes. I have heard varying reports on how difficult this is, and am wond

Re: [RBW] Re: Time to order the new paper Reader yet?

2011-05-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
FWIW, I simply print out the PDF on my laser printer. I got the last one early last week. On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM, John Bennett wrote: > Dear Doug and everyone, > > If you want *just* a paper copy, send $5 cash (easier to deposit, > thanks) to Rivendell Reader PO Box 5289, Walnut Creek C

[RBW] Re: "Top 10 bike design innovations of 2011"

2011-05-18 Thread William
I've been seriously considering this wine carrier on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/72559858/bicycle-wine-rack-leather-1-frame On May 18, 10:30 am, Kevin Lippert wrote: > Thought people might enjoy this collection of bike- and accessory-related > design ideas collected at this design > we

[RBW] Re: How to remove black anodizing from aluminum handlebars?

2011-05-18 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
When doing bars, you would only really need to do the small bit of area that is showing between the bar tape. Maybe 60mm or so, so that makes it easier... On May 18, 10:55 am, williwoods wrote: > One more point I should clarify in my instructions: when you dip the > part check on it every 10 min

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Seth Vidal
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Michael_S wrote: > It's probably more socially acceptable to wear knickers on the left > coast, especailly in the hipper northern cities like Portland and SF. > Down here in So Cal everybody wears lycra except the fixie kids.  I > wear knickers  anyway but prefer a

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Michael_S
It's probably more socially acceptable to wear knickers on the left coast, especailly in the hipper northern cities like Portland and SF. Down here in So Cal everybody wears lycra except the fixie kids. I wear knickers anyway but prefer a narrower shape. Some knickers are just too baggy. Always o

[RBW] Re: How to remove black anodizing from aluminum handlebars?

2011-05-18 Thread williwoods
One more point I should clarify in my instructions: when you dip the part check on it every 10 minutes. you may find that you only need the part in there for 20 minutes or even less before you pull it out to rinse the first time, if you have scrubby brush you can scrub the part gently and see the f

[RBW] Re: How to remove black anodizing from aluminum handlebars?

2011-05-18 Thread williwoods
I doubt that short (30minute) dips would do anything bad. I have never had a problem with pitting even after an hour soaking in draino gel. While I have never done handlebars, I have done chainrings, brake levers, cranksets and frames, etc..never had a problem. I wouldn't hesitate doing a handl

Re: [RBW] Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Bruce
Well, I was pleased to see that the website shows a cleek used with that breek > >From: PATRICK MOORE >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 10:10 AM >Subject: Re: [RBW] Cycling Breeks aka knickers > >At GB lb 110 for each pair

[RBW] "Top 10 bike design innovations of 2011"

2011-05-18 Thread Kevin Lippert
Thought people might enjoy this collection of bike- and accessory-related design ideas collected at this design website: http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/20572/the-ten-best-bike-related-design-innovations-of-2011/?utm_source=Architizer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=aa31259973-Newsletter&utm_medi

[RBW] Re: Time to order the new paper Reader yet?

2011-05-18 Thread John Bennett
Dear Doug and everyone, If you want *just* a paper copy, send $5 cash (easier to deposit, thanks) to Rivendell Reader PO Box 5289, Walnut Creek CA 94596, along with a good-sized address label (handwritten, typed, or word processed) that we can tape on the back. When the new one is ready, we will

[RBW] FS: Riv Custom 63.5 cm plus Campy Wheelset

2011-05-18 Thread Joe Bartoe
Hi Everyone, I have decided to part with my Riv Custom frame: Here are links to the spec sheet and pic after it was repainted 2 years ago: http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2009/07/rivendell-road-spec-sheet.html http://thesaltycyclist.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.html The fork steer tube

[RBW] Re: Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread MichaelH
I can certainly see the practicality of knickers,but.., I'm just not man enough! michael On May 18, 8:53 am, "Scott G." wrote: > Found this on the CTC list, proper cycling attire for gentlefolk. > Just the source for CTC re-enactors, tweed runners and the Lake Pepin > faithful. > > https://ww

Re: [RBW] Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
At GB lb 110 for each pair of plus fours -- that's $183/pr is dollars. You can get something as useful if not as elegant by simply cutting a nice pair of wool trousers -- not flannel; good twill, say-- off, hemming it and installing velcro straps. Or, a tailor can taper and put a band with buttons

[RBW] Re: FS: 2009 52cm Quickbeam

2011-05-18 Thread johnb
It is where it leaned against the bike rack at work. Kept the paint better. On May 18, 12:57 am, Joe Bernard wrote: > What's up with the black tape on the toptube? > > Joe Bernard > Fairfield, CA. > > On May 17, 7:33 pm, manueljohnacosta > wrote: > > > > > Great bike for a great price. Coodios t

[RBW] Whole Lotta Things for Sale [UPDATE]

2011-05-18 Thread Dustin Sharp
Folks, Here is the revised list this morning after several of the items were picked up last night. Shipping prices are to CONUS via either USPS priority mail or parcel post. (my choice depending on what is closest to what I have charged for shipping) I think/hope the prices are pretty fair an

[RBW] Cycling Breeks aka knickers

2011-05-18 Thread Scott G.
Found this on the CTC list, proper cycling attire for gentlefolk. Just the source for CTC re-enactors, tweed runners and the Lake Pepin faithful. https://www.spencers-trousers.com/index.php Look under breeks and in special instructions specify they are for cycling. Made in Yorkshire. -- You rec