[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
@eli Camping at Mt.Diablo should only be done at the campsites there. Fires should only in designated fire pits. And there was a lot of fog when I was there. But not at Juniper. There was so much fog that the dew felt like it was raining. In the middle of the night I had to retreat out of my hammoc

[RBW] Stack of Rivendell Readers, many issues, free for pickup in Seattle

2011-07-13 Thread David Mayne
I have most of the print edition Riv Readers, and catalogs. Free for pickup in Seattle, before I throw them in recycle bin. Thanks, -- David -- 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-

[RBW] Re: New Soma photo (with matching fork!)

2011-07-13 Thread islaysteve
Very interesting. The color in the photos looks a lot like the Bleriot color, without the painted head tube, of course. Functionally, this bike seems much like the Bleriot, which suits me just fine. I assume that the production fork crown will not have the Riv wings. So I'm wondering, If the

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread tomm
Very nice! How do you like the constructuer rack? What sort of panniers fit on that puppy so you won't have to worry about heel clearance. Tom On Jul 12, 3:11 am, Rex Kerr wrote: > Just finished...  11pm, just in time to ride it in to work tomorrow!!  Rode > it around the block a few times to ma

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Rex Kerr
On Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:30:27 PM UTC-7, Forrest wrote: > > Very, very nice build -- beautiful bike. But isn't it missing an undertube? > -- Forrest Yeah... I had a little something to do with that. The stock configuration is to have two top tubes now. The demo bike that I rode had only

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Rex Kerr
On Wednesday, July 13, 2011 1:39:05 PM UTC-7, Jim wrote: > > Nice bike. Nice pictures. If you had that sitting beside you at work, > I think it would be hard to focus on work. Congrats! Jim > It's definitely difficult on the first few days when you work with an office full of cyclists who

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread ekoral
i'm always down for a hawk camp trip with some new friends. i'm in SF. lets do it! btw, manny, i'm curious about camping on mt. diablo. are the rangers strict about where you sleep? can you just set up anywhere? have a fire anywhere, etc? Also, about the fog, if you climb higher, is there no fog a

Re: [RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Rex Kerr
On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 8:34 AM, Seattle Smitty <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > What size frame is that? > > It's a 67. The old bike was a 68.5, so I was afraid that I should have gone with a 69, but since they didn't have a 69 to test ride, my old bike was about as big as I'd want to go, and they t

[RBW] Re: FS. Bike Parts.

2011-07-13 Thread Kevin Pollen
Also for sale is a Dura Ace 9 speed Titanium Cassette. It has less then 50 miles one it. Just a little of grease. In perfect condition. Ask $70 plus shipping -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] WTB: Paul Canti's High Polish

2011-07-13 Thread jandrews_nyc
I meant to share that these are for my new Simpleone frame that arrived yesterday! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/jAtyrwfZqEoJ. To

[RBW] WTB: Paul Canti's High Polish

2011-07-13 Thread jandrews_nyc
I know these just were released recently in the high polish finish, but if anyone has a F & R set of neo retro's in high polish, I'd be interested in purchasing them second hand before buying them new. thanks! J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: NJ Shore

2011-07-13 Thread rcnute
Grant should send a Betty Foy to JWoww. Ryan On Jul 13, 9:46 am, bicyclebill wrote: > Looking for NJ Shore members - anyond located there?  Please respond > off list. > Thanks, > Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To pos

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Beautiful! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/E9OKvOu_up8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Manny, you're a TROOPER!!! Boy I wish I had a Mt Diablo near me... (note: Add to bucket list... S24O on Diablo...) On Jul 13, 4:10 pm, EastBayGuy wrote: > Manny, > > Great trip, looks like a successful S240. Did you take the trails up > to the top? Allot of hiking and Biking if you did. I did

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Beautiful build, Rex... NICE CHOICES On Jul 13, 5:30 pm, Forrest wrote: > Very, very nice build -- beautiful bike. But isn't it missing an undertube? >  -- Forrest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

2011-07-13 Thread Johnny Alien
Thanks for the tip! I sent that gentleman an email. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/rWSRJK8M07kJ. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Forrest
Very, very nice build -- beautiful bike. But isn't it missing an undertube? -- Forrest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/vgynJf-M5es

[RBW] New Soma photo (with matching fork!)

2011-07-13 Thread James Warren
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/amos-frameset/70-999 A great brake clearance photo too. -- 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

[RBW] Rivendell ramble, Corrales, NM, 071311

2011-07-13 Thread PATRICK MOORE
A relatively pleasant day for this time of year: 89*F, and while the humidity was high at 20%, there was a southerly breeze. Down the long Meadowlark hill, slowed behind a line of automobiles slowing to a crawl for the speed bumps, then east/north on Loma Larga on the westside of Corrales, a nicely

[RBW] Re: Freewheel hypothetical

2011-07-13 Thread Garth
I do wonder what SRAM did with the Sachs tooling for their awesome freewheels when they bought them out. I have about a dozen Sachs FW's and can find no fault with them. I pretty much use 13-32 7speed's .. though I have some 12 and 13-28's and a 24 or 26. I live in very hilly terrain though . .

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Jim
Nice bike. Nice pictures. If you had that sitting beside you at work, I think it would be hard to focus on work. Congrats! Jim D. Massachusetts On Jul 12, 3:11 am, Rex Kerr wrote: > Just finished...  11pm, just in time to ride it in to work tomorrow!!  Rode > it around the block a fe

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread EastBayGuy
Manny, Great trip, looks like a successful S240. Did you take the trails up to the top? Allot of hiking and Biking if you did. I did a similar trip in January when the weather was so nice. We should facilitate a small group S240 if anyone is interested. Cheers! Dustin G WC Ca On Jul 13, 12:3

Re: [RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread William
The super-easy S24O that I intend to do this summer is a work-commute-S24O. Evening ride from El Cerrito to Anthony Chabot on Redwood Road. Camp in a walk-in site. Get up in the morning and head to work through Castro Valley to South Hayward. -- You received this message because you are s

Re: [RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread William
I've got Cal Shakespeare in Orinda Friday night and a 200k brevet Saturday morning, so I'm out this weekend, but I love the idea of posting S24O meet-ups here on the list! Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view th

Re: [RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread Anne Paulson
> > @William > I might be planning one in the near future. Maybe even this Friday up > to Hawk Camp in the Marin Headlands. I have to be back early Saturday > because I have work at 1 pm. If there's enough people interested I > might just force myself to go. Others wise something next week for > su

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread Manuel Acosta
@Rob The carradice bag has worked out pretty well! I've had it about threeish years and it's still holding up strong despite the abused I've taken it through. I need to rewax the bag soon. @William I might be planning one in the near future. Maybe even this Friday up to Hawk Camp in the Marin Head

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread William
Looks good Manny. The fog rolling in has been pretty un-summerish, hasn't it? I'd be down for a short-notice S24O. That doesn't mean I'll get permission from the family unit, but my overnight bike kit can deploy rapidly. I'm useful around the campsite for amusement because I know several re

Re: [RBW] Rivendell owners in Tampa Bay area

2011-07-13 Thread robert zeidler
I part-time down in Lakewood Ranch, but even there I'm on a ti Serotta. The brevet series up around Gainesville is intriguing, but let's face it, it's pretty flat, pretty straight, and not much else. On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Scotty wrote: > As I wait for my bike I cant help but notice th

Re: [RBW] Rivendell owners in Tampa Bay area

2011-07-13 Thread Dick
Bartow, FL convert here Atlantis on the way, building up a Hilsen frame Scotty wrote: >As I wait for my bike I cant help but notice that I have never sever seen a >Rivendell bike in person. I was wondering if any of the members here are in >the Tampa area. I do know that the Country bike and T

[RBW] WTB: Synergy 700c wheelset

2011-07-13 Thread tspin
Hi - would like to purchase a decent set of used wheels. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/RqV7RHxjd5QJ. To post to this group

[RBW] FS. Bike Parts.

2011-07-13 Thread Kevin Pollen
I am cleaning out some of my spare parts that i just don't have room for anymore. These are all in good to great condition. you can see all the photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73048772@N00/sets/72157627061339481/ I have a set of Suntour Bar End Shifters. They are in great shape. A littl

Re: [RBW] A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Rex Kerr
On Jul 13, 2011 7:33 AM, "PATRICK MOORE" wrote: > > Very nice; let us know how you like the bars. I've tried both the > Nitto and Nashbar M-bars but didn't like them for more than very short > rides, I had them on the previous bike (also pictured in the set), and really liked them. I've ridden a

Re: [RBW] A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Rex Kerr
On Jul 13, 2011 7:33 AM, "PATRICK MOORE" wrote: > Aren't dyno hubs nice? Oh yeah, I'm loving that hub. I was really worried that it'd be noticeable and rough, but after installing it and riding about 30 miles yesterday I'm tempted to buy another for my touring bike! I honestly couldn't tell it

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Seattle Smitty
What size frame is that? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/W2JzxRgVBH0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googleg

[RBW] NJ Shore

2011-07-13 Thread bicyclebill
Looking for NJ Shore members - anyond located there? Please respond off list. Thanks, Bill -- 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 grou

[RBW] Re: Solo s240- Mt Diablo

2011-07-13 Thread Rob H.
manny how's that black carradice bag treating you? looks like its still going strong. your s240 looked awesome! i still haven't gone on one yet, want to do another one this summer? i'm actually going to be house/dogsitting for my friend in WC from 8/12-8/23. i'm determined to do at least one s240

[RBW] Re: Freewheel hypothetical

2011-07-13 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
I also am using an IRD 13-28 (mine's a 7spd). I have a 24-36-46 Sugino. I have all the gears I've ever wanted. Which doesn't mean much, really, since I live and ride *almost* exclusively in the flat parts of Illinois. But the few times I've been to exotic places with these things called "hills",

Re: [RBW] Looking for a Bridgestone MB

2011-07-13 Thread Lee Chae
Hi Johnny. Someone posted this on the iBOB list. Happy searching, Lee SF, CA *** FS B'stone MB-4. 49cm mikel66...@juno.com Bridgestone MB-4 like new-lugged mountain bike purchased from original owner. extremely low mileage. 1993 model. 49cm center-top seat tube. completely original. lugged

Re: [RBW] A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Very nice; let us know how you like the bars. I've tried both the Nitto and Nashbar M-bars but didn't like them for more than very short rides, but am always intrigued by the shape and tempted to try them yet again. Aren't dyno hubs nice? On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:11 AM, Rex Kerr wrote: > Just f

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Saluki

2011-07-13 Thread Dick Denning
Steve: I forgot to add that I was actually thinking this would be a good fit for Phil. That way he and Katelyn would both have 650B's, in her Bleriot, and a Saluki for him - in trade for his 56 Sam. Dick - Original Message - From: Steve Hemmelgarn To: rbw-owners-bunch@go

RE: [RBW] Rivendell owners in Tampa Bay area

2011-07-13 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
here's a link to a map of Riv owners. Probably no longer up to date, as Renaiisance closed at the end of last year, but interesting still. But alas nobody listed in Tampa Bay area. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c

[RBW] Re: A[ir] Homer is ready to fly!

2011-07-13 Thread Zack
Beautiful build Rex. Just stunning. May you ride it in good health! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/3N_wjKf5se8J. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Looking for a Bridgestone MB

2011-07-13 Thread Zack
Thanks for that tip, fantastic. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/E7qcudd3mA8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Freewheel hypothetical

2011-07-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Tue, 2011-07-12 at 20:54 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Tell me where I can find IGHs that will give me 50-60-and 70" gears > and I'll buy out the entire stock! Back years ago, Sturmey Archer made some narrow range 3 speeds. The AM comes very close to what you want, giving 115.55, 100 and 86.54

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Saluki

2011-07-13 Thread Dick Denning
Steve: This bike was a first run Saluki, not a Protovelo. If I recall correctly the Protovelo's didn't start showing up until well after this Saluki would've been introduced. I wanted it b/c at $1000 for the f&f, including a custom rack, I could resell it (at a profit) to someone who hear

[RBW] Re: Looking for a Bridgestone MB

2011-07-13 Thread Philip Williamson
Plug this into Google: site:craigslist.org/bik bridgestone blog post on the subject: http://www.biketinker.com/2010/bike-resources/search-all-craigslist-for-the-bikes-you-want/ I spent a couple months off and on feeding Really Good Deals to a friend who bought a motorcycle instead... :^) Good luc