Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone RB-1

2011-11-15 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm partial to my '86 (maybe '87) neon-green-and-yellow MB-2. '80s baby! -- 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/-/sgvDxK8gm6QJ. To post to

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
For practical purposes, nobody NEEDS an expensive bike. I've often thought I could collect a small number of old Schwinn Travelers or the like - a couple to ride, and others for parts - and keep my bicycling expenses to near-zero. On the other hand, there is plenty of middle ground between the

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-15 Thread Peter Pesce
I'm in that camp, Jim. My Sam is my nice bike, LHT is my commuter. I think it's great that between Surly, Soma and a few others the world is full of really good $400 bike frames -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-15 Thread Zack
I have been thinking about this a lot lately as my Sam begins to show some dings and scratches - I take awesome care of it, and pay attention when I set it up against things, etc etc, but it's a bike, and i love riding it, and it has some scratches on it, and i even love the scratches! I got

[RBW] Orbea fork crown clearance

2011-11-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6l6dspeBwE/TsJyWmV6tBI/Xs8/tskHkeIBWvg/s1600/squirrel%2Bin%2Bfork.jpg This proves that Orbeas do have room for 32s and fenders. Read the backstory here: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/ -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact

Re: [RBW] Another Winters Run - YouTube

2011-11-15 Thread robert zeidler
I've got to learn about the editing and such on these. Looks like fun. RGZ On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 9:50 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Video from today's ride. Riv content: I was on my Riv-ish lugged steel fixie, riding on a Brooks saddle and carrying a Carradice bag.

[RBW] Re: Why I Aspire

2011-11-15 Thread Joe S
Before I bought my Atlantis, I had narrowed the field to 2-3 bikes. I wanted a bike for my daily commute to replace my sturdy Giant hybrid, but also to use it for touring. The only negative that I could come up with for the Atlantis was that it was such a beautiful bike, it would be a shame for

Re: [RBW] Why I Aspire

2011-11-15 Thread Andrew Johnson
I added a nice dose of beausage to my Quickbeam yesterday, and right in front of another Riv-rider, too. The small rack on the front makes the wheel flop over more easily, and the bike tipped over until the top tube hit the stucco... ouch! A nice bruise, up high, visible... but I can live with it,

[RBW] Ride Report On New Saluki

2011-11-15 Thread Peter M
Reading about Seattle in November inspired me to upload pics of my first 50 miles on the Saluki at the Brooklyn Waterfront under the Verrazzano Bridge. I mean 60 Degrees in NY in November is just amazing. Got two compliments from some gents in thier 70s on bikes that looked like they got them when

[RBW] 40oz Klean Kanteen Cages?

2011-11-15 Thread futch
Has anyone ever seen bottle cages that could hold a 40 oz klean kanteen? The website has some for the 27oz bottles, but I thought it would be nice to have the bigger bottles too. I don't think it would interfere with pedaling...maybe I'm wrong. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: 40oz Klean Kanteen Cages?

2011-11-15 Thread Roger
Would the Salsa Anything Cage work for this? http://salsacycles.com/components/anything_cage/ On Nov 15, 10:32 am, futch mfutc...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone ever seen bottle cages that could hold a 40 oz klean kanteen?  The website has some for the 27oz bottles, but I thought it would be nice

Re: [RBW] Ride Report On New Saluki

2011-11-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Mon, 2011-11-14 at 13:29 -0800, Peter M wrote: Reading about Seattle in November inspired me to upload pics of my first 50 miles on the Saluki at the Brooklyn Waterfront under the Verrazzano Bridge. I mean 60 Degrees in NY in November is just amazing. Got two compliments from some gents in

[RBW] Re: 40oz Klean Kanteen Cages?

2011-11-15 Thread Ginz
If the bolt patter on the Salsa cage is problematic, you may want to try a Bike Buddy. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: 40oz Klean Kanteen Cages?

2011-11-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Topeak Modula cage with minor modification works great. You only get one, though, as there isn't room for a second on any of my frames...unless I get creative with the zip-ties. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Re: 40oz Klean Kanteen Cages?

2011-11-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Anything cage doesn't work. -- 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/-/mjQQyhyfoYwJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Orbea fork crown clearance

2011-11-15 Thread Joe Bernard
This post needs a warning. A little Rivendell content would be good, too. -- 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/-/R7Omfy_7utEJ. To post to

[RBW] Bon Voyage

2011-11-15 Thread William
It was bittersweet to read the BLUG today. Jay is leaving Riv, but is leaving for great reasons, it seems. I'm sure a lot of us have worked with him and wish him well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Double top tube video star

2011-11-15 Thread Joe Bartoe
Check it out: Mark Ronson The Business Intl - The Bike Songhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVELTxKRoHA Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079

[RBW] Re: Bon Voyage

2011-11-15 Thread Zack
I have Jay to thank for my Supernova lighting up the Vermont backroads on these fall nights. He was definitely a nice dude, I wish him well! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Ride photos

2011-11-15 Thread Kelly Sleeper
Here are some rides tires. Nice bike porn. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157628002810259/ Kelly -- 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] Ride photos

2011-11-15 Thread Eric Norris
Nice photos! Glad your message snuck by my porn filter ... --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Nov 15, 2011, at 6:36 PM, Kelly Sleeper wrote: Here are some rides tires. Nice bike porn. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157628002810259/ Kelly

Re: [RBW] Ride photos

2011-11-15 Thread James Warren
Cool photos. Especially the one with Red Atlantis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/6344375151/in/set-72157628002810259 And in a merger of threads, it was Jay who assisted me in getting my own Atlantis painted red with new braze-ons. Gonna miss seeing Jay at Rivendell. -Jim W.

[RBW] FS: 59cm Bleriot F+F w/ headset and BB

2011-11-15 Thread Michael Williams
Hey All for sale is a 59cm Bleriot Frame/fork/headset/and bottom bracket. The headset is a Tange and the BB is Shimano I think. frame is 10/10 functionally no dents or dings and 8/10 cosmetically with some usual nicks and scratches. I am the second owner, and I bought it from a gent who

[RBW] Re: 40oz Klean Kanteen Cages?

2011-11-15 Thread futch
I think that would work! Thanks! On Nov 15, 10:58 am, Roger rogerdhod...@gmail.com wrote: Would the Salsa Anything Cage work for this?http://salsacycles.com/components/anything_cage/ On Nov 15, 10:32 am, futch mfutc...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone ever seen bottle cages that could

Re: [RBW] Ride Report On New Saluki

2011-11-15 Thread Peter Morgano
Hmm, I would love to get out there on some fire roads upstate. Cant tell what kind of rubber you are using though. I have the grand bois hetres which do a great job on the pothole riddled roads here in Brooklyn but you think they would be ok for soft dirt/gravel paths. I only ask because they

Re: [RBW] Ride Report On New Saluki

2011-11-15 Thread CycloFiend
on 11/15/11 11:26 AM, Peter Morgano at uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm,  I would love to get out there on some fire roads upstate. Cant tell what kind of rubber you are using though. I have the grand bois hetres which do a great job on the pothole riddled roads here in Brooklyn but you think