[RBW] Someone was looking for a 58cm Atlantis (not the coupled black one)

2011-08-25 Thread Joe Bernard
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2566108555.html -- 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/-/v07b8pKeQHgJ. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: FS: 32 hole Shimano DH 3N72 Disk hub with 5 bolt adaptor, plus Shimano "29-er specific", 32 hole rear cassette hub, low miles

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
1. Front and rear are disk hubs; rear 5 bolt, front with 5-bolt adaptor. 2. 622/700C/29er rims. On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Less than 1,000 miles. 100 shipped for it all, CONUS of course. > > They are currently built into a pair of 32 hole SnoCat "Super Lite" > rims,

[RBW] WTB:Grid Grey Large shopville shop sack

2011-08-25 Thread tarik saleh
Riv seems sold out, let me know if anyone has a grey large shop sack that they were thinking of selling. Email in the sig. Tarik -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.blogspot.com -- You received t

[RBW] Re: What Bags work with Nitto F-15 Bar Sack Bag Rack?

2011-08-25 Thread Ely Rodriguez
I'm working on a bag for Ron, it' a little Alex Singer type of bag that will use the F15. I'll take some pictures when it's done, later in September, and post them up. I'm still learning how to sew. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread rex
+1 for corkgrips! -- 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/-/5XYuwUqRe1wJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.c

[RBW] Re: WTB: 57 Bleriot frame/fork

2011-08-25 Thread rcnute
I would also not be averse to a 56 Saluki/Hilsen... Ryan On Aug 22, 7:37 pm, rcnute wrote: > I want one (again).  Got a jones runnin' through my bones. > > Ryan ("I need to see Superfly again") N. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] New Bike? Sure feels like one!

2011-08-25 Thread Way Rebb
Hillborne spoke. With nary a drop of uncertainty in his voice Hillborne thundered, "Change the flippin' chain you FOOL." So I did and all was well, right? Nay! Hillborne thrashed and sputtered and ground to a halt, gleefully reveling in my dumbfounded pout. "You will WALK to the LBS and buy a n

Re: [RBW] A pox on fenders!

2011-08-25 Thread René Sterental
Would that be a fender bender? Or a finder binder...? :-) -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread Joe Bernard
It's funkadelic. Sorry. -- 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/-/kBVYWh20DRUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegr

[RBW] FS: 32 hole Shimano DH 3N72 Disk hub with 5 bolt adaptor, plus Shimano "29-er specific", 32 hole rear cassette hub, low miles

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Less than 1,000 miles. 100 shipped for it all, CONUS of course. They are currently built into a pair of 32 hole SnoCat "Super Lite" rims, 45 mm wide. I might be persuaded to sell the wheelset entire; talk to me. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, AC

[RBW] Re: What Bags work with Nitto F-15 Bar Sack Bag Rack?

2011-08-25 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
But goodness those bags are gorgeous! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean whose bike hauls food in Guu Watanabe bags, in his dreams -- 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/m

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread Forrest
I am very jealous about your Parliament folder, Patrick. -- fm -- 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/-/By4j5zQxARYJ. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread Joe Bernard
*This will be my shopping and time trial bike.* ** That's funny. -- 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/-/40P6HrYJARMJ. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: It doesn't look bad without fenders, no?

2011-08-25 Thread Johnny Alien
I'm actually starting to like fenderless bikes. I took the fenders off my Bleriot recently and really like the way it looks. Your bike looks fantastic. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web vi

Re: [RBW] Re: It doesn't look bad without fenders, no?

2011-08-25 Thread Joe Bernard
I'll be honest, a fully loaded bike without fenders looks a little odd to me, but I'm not a big fan of fenders that prevent things that happen on rides I don't take (I already have a vehicle with fenders for cold, rainy days. It's called a Chevy HHR SS). Fenders mostly do things like screw up t

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Eric: should you decide to give up on yours and sell, I will be interested if they are the 1.35s, of course. The benefit over the Marathons (from what I've read, since I've not used the Marathons) is that they ought to be more supple and thus to roll better. In my 20 miles on them so far, I've not

Re: [RBW] Re: It doesn't look bad without fenders, no?

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for the votes of confidence. I feel very reassured. Of course, it's a Riv, so it must look good. On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 6:31 PM, EricP wrote: > Looking good.  And this coming from a person who has fenders on all my > bikes. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > On Aug 25, 6:06 pm, islaysteve

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread Dan Abelson
Surly made a coupled Crosscheck for a couple years. I think the price was pretty reasonable too. They stopped making the coupled Crosscheck and now make a coupled Long Haul Trucker http://surlybikes.com/frames/trucker_deluxe_frame/ Dan Abelson -- You received this message because you are subsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Foss tubes?

2011-08-25 Thread Dan Abelson
I did some quick googling and saw some complaints about the tubes blowing at high pressures and some other issues. I think while the idea sounds good, I will wait until it is more mature before spending that much on tubes or putting them on a winter bike. Dan Abelson On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 7:37

[RBW] Nitto Big Front + Fenders

2011-08-25 Thread Minh
Hi all, Just a quick question for ideas, i'm in the process of swapping out my Nitto Mini front for a Nitto Big Front. One of the things i really liked about the Mini was the boss on the underside to pin the front fender to for that extra tire clearance. On my Big Front there isn't a boss, has a

[RBW] Re: Foss tubes?

2011-08-25 Thread EricP
Agree with Dan. Seem to be a good choice for winter bikes. Or maybe under the Schwalbe Kojaks (see other thread). Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 25, 2:48 pm, Dan Abelson wrote: > Interesting. Pricey but I could see using them on my winter bike.  A flat > when it is 0 is no fun. > On Aug 25, 20

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread EricP
Have been tempted to give the Kojaks another try. Have a pair in the garage. Tried once before and within a couple of miles had a flat (although that chunk o' glass probably would have flatted a Marathon). Thing is, I really do understand that although they'd save significant weight from the Mar

[RBW] Re: It doesn't look bad without fenders, no?

2011-08-25 Thread EricP
Looking good. And this coming from a person who has fenders on all my bikes. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Aug 25, 6:06 pm, islaysteve wrote: > Looks great.  (I am fender-averse).  Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: It doesn't look bad without fenders, no?

2011-08-25 Thread islaysteve
Looks great. (I am fender-averse). Cheers, Steve -- 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/-/sFTiDM1DCV8J. To post to this group, send email t

[RBW] Re: What Bags work with Nitto F-15 Bar Sack Bag Rack?

2011-08-25 Thread Jim Cloud
Guu-Watanabe in Tokyo makes handlebar bags that use the Nitto F-15 support rack. Here's a link to one page that shows their bags: http://www.guu-watanabe.com/frontretroe.html#kevin Obviously, with the current Yen to Dollar exchange rate anything from Japan is tres expensive! Jim Cloud Tucson, AZ

Re: [RBW] It doesn't look bad without fenders, no?

2011-08-25 Thread Lyle Bogart
that's a really pretty bike, Patrick. On 25 August 2011 18:14, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > After today's PO ride. Am waiting for custom small, > no-decaleur-required bag for front rack. > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW > patrickmo...@r

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread Peter Pesce
I asked PW a few months back and they were discontinued. Now removed from the PJW web page too, apparently. -Pete -- 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-

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks, Michael; I'll wait until I fully test the Kojaks (and also find out from Jan Heine if the new Compass 559 X 42s are (1) better than Paselas and (2) will fit my frames. Speaking of the Ks: I just did some errand riding (to Mom's to pick up bags; to PO to get her mail), a total of 16.8 miles

Re: [RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I would say they run normal. I've found that as I age my feet have slightly grown and I now am on the cusp between 44 and 45 for most shoes, while I used to be a size smaller. If you are happy with Shimano 45s, I'd be inclined to think that 45 Exustars would work, too. My 44s feel much the same as

Re: [RBW] Foss tubes?

2011-08-25 Thread Dan Abelson
Interesting. Pricey but I could see using them on my winter bike. A flat when it is 0 is no fun. On Aug 25, 2011 1:09 PM, "Mike" wrote: > Anyone have any experience using these: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/foss-tubes-700c/10-014 > > I'm very intrigued and probably wouldn't hesitate to pu

[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-25 Thread Kris
Bruce and Patrick, thanks for the recs and links. Patrick, with your comment about 44s v 45s would your say the Exustars run small? I wear a 45 all day with Shimano shoes to the point that I don't try them on. On Aug 25, 3:33 pm, Bruce Baker wrote: > If you are considering this price range chec

Re: [RBW] Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Shamelessly plugging: I have a pair of very little used Pearl Izumi road shoes, size 45, for sale cheap: make me an offer. https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale# On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 1:30 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Those look very nice and if I were in the market for another SPD pair

Re: [RBW] Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-25 Thread Bruce Baker
If you are considering this price range check out.. http://www.quocpham.com/products/fs0904.html & http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10&zenid=00de7477947252927b0b9da31e75e6b1 On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Kris wrote: > Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to gi

Re: [RBW] Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Those look very nice and if I were in the market for another SPD pair for road use I'd consider them. As it is, I have put a few hundred miles on the half-that-price Exustar touring shoe (I got mine from VO that no longer carries them, but here you go: http://www.wabicycles.com/exustar_spd_shoes.h

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread Mike
> I think PJW sells a plastic fender, essentially a longer SKS,  with Berthoud > Al struts. > > michael, I thought I read that they went out of production. Easy enough to check with PJW. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

Re: [RBW] Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-25 Thread James Warren
"There's no place like home." :) -Original Message- >From: Kris >Sent: Aug 25, 2011 11:44 AM >To: RBW Owners Bunch >Subject: [RBW] Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe > >Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless >pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more an

[RBW] Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe

2011-08-25 Thread Kris
Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more and more obnoxious. They are either a $350 carbon disaster or a massive "touring" shoe that seems more suited for hiking. I love the look of these Vittoria shoes and the SPD compatib

[RBW] Foss tubes?

2011-08-25 Thread Mike
Anyone have any experience using these: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/foss-tubes-700c/10-014 I'm very intrigued and probably wouldn't hesitate to put these on my rando bike if they work well. The one down side is that they seem to have exceptionally long vavle stems but I'm sure I could ge

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread Michael Hechmer
I think PJW sells a plastic fender, essentially a longer SKS, with Berthoud Al struts. michael, nursing a strained back. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2011-08-24 at 21:30 -0700, Brewster Fong wrote: > > > On Wednesday, August 24, 2011 6:16:04 PM UTC-7, Aaron Thomas wrote: > I'd like to see Rivendell do a breakaway style bike in the > spirit of the Romulus. It seems there would be an opening in > the market for a

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of stuff. Nitto,Brooks,Sackville,Paul, Arkel,MKS,Filson etc.

2011-08-25 Thread tataylor5
Is the avocet crankset still available? Do you have any pics? thanks On Aug 22, 4:44 pm, hobie wrote: > This is a big list! Some parts are new others used. Most of the parts I'm > selling for a friend. all prices  include shipping domestic only. > > Brooks B-17 Imperial black chrome rails and r

[RBW] Re: Trades???

2011-08-25 Thread scott
The deal has gone down. On Aug 25, 9:15 am, scott wrote: > I have an 8cm Nitto tech deluxe stem that I would love to trade for a > dirt drop. Anyone??? > >    Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, sen

[RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread Brewster Fong
On Wednesday, August 24, 2011 6:16:04 PM UTC-7, Aaron Thomas wrote: > > I'd like to see Rivendell do a breakaway style bike in the spirit of the > Romulus. It seems there would be an opening in the market for a > Romulus-style breakaway. Hitherto, the only options are a Dahon touring > bike, R

[RBW] Re: Lots o' bikes for sale lately

2011-08-25 Thread Mattt
Brewster, What shop in San Fran has the Quickbeam? Thanks, Matt -- 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/-/MF0gSUMvxEgJ. To post to this gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam/SO Gearing Help

2011-08-25 Thread stevef
I like not moving my wheel too much so it doesn't interfere with the fender. And I don't find the brake pads to line up as perfectly as I'd hoped when the wheel is moved from one extreme to t'other. Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] What Bags work with Nitto F-15 Bar Sack Bag Rack?

2011-08-25 Thread reynoldslugs
I have a Nitto F-15 mount. I also have a Sackville BarSack, with which I'm very happy. I like the mounting system and the size, but would like to have a few more options. I am interested in finding other Bar Sacks that will work with the F-15... it would be nice to occasionally use a larger or s

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Phil: both of those bikes are Rivendellian in general outlook if not in execution. With that Kona fork you could get any fender you like in there, even an old VW fender. I do want fenders on the Kojak Riv, as it is meant to be an all weather errand bike (but a very *nice* aweb), so I'll first put

[RBW] Re: Mt.Diablo S240 Birthday Edition.

2011-08-25 Thread RoadieRyan
Great photos- looks like you had an awesome day - chapeau On Aug 25, 8:21 am, Mike wrote: > HBD Manny! > > On Aug 24, 9:11 pm, Manuel Acosta > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Short story: > > Birthday > Mt.Diablo > Shell Ridge Trail > HOT > Rock City> BBQ > Home- > > made Hammocks > Raccoon Attack! > R

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread Philip Williamson
I don't actually hate all the fuss of the IGH, metal-fendered, SON dyno-wheeled Quickbeam, but I've had some frustrations in the last couple weeks with it. Tires, gears, creaks. http://www.biketinker.com/2011/ephemera/s3x-busted-nut/ Here's the bike that is NOT frustrating me at the moment. (NSFR

[RBW] Re: Mt.Diablo S240 Birthday Edition.

2011-08-25 Thread Mike
HBD Manny! On Aug 24, 9:11 pm, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Short story: > Birthday > Mt.Diablo > Shell Ridge Trail > HOT > Rock City> BBQ > Home- > made Hammocks > Raccoon Attack! > Rickshaw Messenger bag! > > Long story: > Can be found here.http://pedicabconfession.tumblr.com/ > > Pictures Proved it

[RBW] Re: Rivendell folding bike?

2011-08-25 Thread Forrest
Joe -- It is only a strict coincidence that I have lost my mind . . . My question was not completely serious; in fact, it was frivolous. And so I withdraw it. I know RBW always has new projects/products in the chute and that they understand their market and timing for roll-outs best. -- Forre

[RBW] GB Lierre report on the Bleriot

2011-08-25 Thread Erik C
Just wanted to give an initial review of these tires. I've had them on my Bleriot for about a week now. I ride about 90% gravel and 10% road. I could not be happier with how these tires perform. They roll smooth and quick just like the other GB tires. I was a little concerned with the tread appeari

[RBW] Re: Trades???

2011-08-25 Thread kps
i have a 10 dirt drop if that's of interestwould love to have the 8 cm stem. -k -- 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/-/X1MCv34uKH0J. T

[RBW] Re: Mt.Diablo S240 Birthday Edition.

2011-08-25 Thread Amit Singh
Happy Birthday Manny! On Aug 25, 12:11 am, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Short story: > Birthday > Mt.Diablo > Shell Ridge Trail > HOT > Rock City> BBQ > Home- > made Hammocks > Raccoon Attack! > Rickshaw Messenger bag! > > Long story: > Can be found here.http://pedicabconfession.tumblr.com/ > > Picture

[RBW] Trades???

2011-08-25 Thread scott
I have an 8cm Nitto tech deluxe stem that I would love to trade for a dirt drop. Anyone??? Scott -- 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

[RBW] Re: OT: DC commuting info

2011-08-25 Thread Patrick in VT
On Aug 24, 5:42 pm, islaysteve wrote: > I wish I could be more helpful, being in the area, but I haven't lived in DC > proper for many years, and so don't know her route.  I'm sure she knows that > there are rush hour restrictions on bikes on the Metro.  It's good to hear > of another Bleriot in

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks; I may eventually go to plastic or wood fenders. It has been a frustrating two days! At least now, with no fenders, the Kojaks seem to roll very well! Phillip: please post a photo of your IGH'd, disk'd and non-be-fender'd bike. On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 4:33 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Be

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread Peter Pesce
Likewise insignificant, but last weekend I just got my first ever puncture in a belted tire - a nail in my TG Pasela. Now that I've jinxed myself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Schwalbe Kojaks

2011-08-25 Thread Michael Hechmer
Beautiful bike, Patrick. Metal fenders have a rolled lip, which is about 4 mm thick, so the side clearance will typically be 8 mm less than the top. Typically, for metal fenders you want something that is specked at least 18 mm larger than the biggest tire you will use. Plastic fenders, for a