[RBW] Two more items For Sale: Nitto Tech Deluxe and Loyal Designs Handlebar bag

2012-02-22 Thread William
Nitto Technomic Deluxe 12cm. 26.0mm clamp. I bought it new from Rivendell, but guessed wrong on length and bought an 11cm a week later. Used for about 200 miles on my too-small road bike, which is now getting parted out. Looks practically new. You'd have to look hard for even an insertion

[RBW] Re: Blue Sox are here

2012-02-22 Thread dougP
Put 30 miles on the new socks today, and they still smell new :)! Definitely cush. Your feet will thank you. dougP On Feb 22, 6:03 pm, Smitty-A-Go-Go <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > I too went with the EA blue sock option. They were a little too roomy right > out of the box (length fit perfect... g

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread dougP
Paper copies will also make nice gifts, especially for someone who's interested in bicycling but may be put off by the otherworldly look of the current mainstream. dougP On Feb 22, 7:44 pm, Bill wrote: > It would be really neat if RBW offered GP-autographed copies for a buck or > two extra (assu

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Bill
It would be really neat if RBW offered GP-autographed copies for a buck or two extra (assuming the publisher allows that sort of thing). I'd gladly pay the upcharge and I'll even shellac my twine bookmark to go with it. If I were to get a Kindle to use to read it I'm afraid that would be the

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread grant
Welll...thank you all for being supportive. I am expecting the mainstream "community" or whatever to pan the book. I didn't set out to fling arrows, just to promote another approach---which I imagine most of all of you already know of and to varying degrees are already practicingnot because it'

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

2012-02-22 Thread Bill Gibson
hehehe, I was right! tires are an answer, if not *the *answer. A good reason to have many bikes is to ride in different natural positions and for different natural reasons. Consider a sprung saddle, such as the Brooks Champion, for your silver steed, or... http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s4-11043

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Pesce
Thanks Patrick. I may have pictures but you've got the thousand words! 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-owners-bunch/-/kuDw55PaoVQJ. To post

[RBW] Re: Blue Sox are here

2012-02-22 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
I too went with the EA blue sock option. They were a little too roomy right out of the box (length fit perfect... guess my feet are skinny). I washed/dried them this morning to shrink them a bit. They fit fine now. I also picked up a pair of the dotty gloves and half-mitts. Today was too warm

[RBW] Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Pesce
Thanks for the links. I pre ordered the kindle version too, (clicked through the link on Kent's site, so hopefully Kent gets a nickel!) and will pick up the paper version from RBW when available. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread cyclotourist
Just add vodka!!! On 2/22/12, Esteban wrote: > Its the salt in the V8 that helps with cramps. A packet of salt does > the trick, too - but pretty nasty. > > Book looks good! > > Esteban > San Diego, Calif. > > On Feb 22, 7:51 am, Pam Ellen Hudson wrote: >> I too ordered the book on Kindle - alth

Re: [RBW] Re: Responding to FS items

2012-02-22 Thread Andrew
On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Minh wrote: > To be fair, in the new google groups interface the reply to author is > hard to find, especially on non computers (like my ipad or iphone) i > only get a single reply button, and then finding someones email > requires multiple clicks as well. > > for

[RBW] Re: Responding to FS items

2012-02-22 Thread William
If I were to post that in my opinion, people shouldn't make posts that tell people what kinds of posts they shouldn't post, would that internal contradiction cause the fabric of the space-time continuum to begin to unravel? Yes? In that case, I won't post such a post... -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Responding to FS items

2012-02-22 Thread Minh
To be fair, in the new google groups interface the reply to author is hard to find, especially on non computers (like my ipad or iphone) i only get a single reply button, and then finding someones email requires multiple clicks as well. for that reason i just give people the benefit of the doubt.

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

2012-02-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks, Peter -- makes me nostalgic for another ss/fixed ride: God willing, tomorrow. Today was windy and I was tired from yesterday whose 29 mile round of errands ended at almost 9 pm with 4-5 miles of climbing into a stiff headwind in a 72" gear -- another prodding to convert one of my Riv fixies

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-22 Thread Brad
It was definitely a Bleriot! Once I spotted an VERY well used Yellow Atlantis on locked Delancy by the Williamsburg Bridge,though. On Feb 22, 9:20 am, Peter F wrote: > Brad, are you sure it wasn't an Atlantis outside the DMV? (Not that > I'd accuse any of us of mis-identifying a Riv.) > > I had

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-22 Thread Brad
I lock my bike outside almost every day around Manhattan and Brooklyn. This is my deal: I use one of those ridiculously heavy kryptonite chain locks (I tell myself it'll just make me faster on weekend rides when I leave it home). At work (usually the only place I lock my bike outside for more than

[RBW] Re: Wooden fenders, QB and SO

2012-02-22 Thread Tom Harrop
Interesting, I'm finding that the 60 mm Berthoud fenders on my Bombadil are nowhere near as good at keeping the water off my feet as the SKS Longboards I have on my other bike. I guess the wide Berthouds are much flatter and the water sprays out the sides rather than being directed groundwards.

[RBW] FS: merino jersey, Record calipers, SunTour fd

2012-02-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Size Large Bicycle Fixations "Ninja" cycling hoodie, used lightly one season, washed twice in Kookabura. This fits slightly looser than most size Large jerseys and while it has a "bicycle" cut in the back, it is not as long as other jerseys. Fits somewhat loosely on me who am a very long torso'd, $

[RBW] Re: Blue Sox are here

2012-02-22 Thread Liesl
Good to hear a positive report. I, too, am a sock lover and ordered three pairs as a faithful EA. Hope they're waiting for me when I get home today! -liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-22 Thread Jay LePree
Hi all: I live in the Northeastern Corner of NJ, right on the Rockland County border of NY. My orange Rambouillet is ridden regularly to Piermont and Nyack along the Hudson. I have a lugged steel Carrera Andromeda that rides the same routes also. Jay Demarest, NJ -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Riv Site Down Temporarily

2012-02-22 Thread John Bennett
Seems repaired. On we go. On Feb 22, 12:42 pm, John Bennett wrote: > They (the hosts) know, and are working "quickly" to resolve the > problem. If you need anything before they do, please feel free to call > us at 800 345 3918 or 925 933 7304. > > Operators are standing by! > > Thanks for your p

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Pesce
Just one phone pic at the moment. (Apologies for the busy background.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppesce/6775321708/in/photostream -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://gr

[RBW] Riv Site Down Temporarily

2012-02-22 Thread John Bennett
They (the hosts) know, and are working "quickly" to resolve the problem. If you need anything before they do, please feel free to call us at 800 345 3918 or 925 933 7304. Operators are standing by! Thanks for your patience. John at RBW HQ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

2012-02-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Very glad your problem is largely solved. It would have indeed been sad if a bike as lovely (by all accounts) as the QB were to feel awkward and slow. Photos, please ? On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Peter Pesce wrote: > I just wanted to close out this mystery and thank you all for the ti

[RBW] Re: Green Ram touch-up paint

2012-02-22 Thread Leslie
Was the Emerald City close enough for your tastes? -- 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/-/YcoFwFTrxaoJ. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Esteban
Its the salt in the V8 that helps with cramps. A packet of salt does the trick, too - but pretty nasty. Book looks good! Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Feb 22, 7:51 am, Pam Ellen Hudson wrote: > I too ordered the book on Kindle - although admittedly I'm just a > lurker (I don't own a Riv  - 7 oth

Re: [RBW] Triple Crown Ride this week.

2012-02-22 Thread CycloFiend
So, is this a S72O? Or are these three separate day rides? - J -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net "One Cog - Zero Excuses" L/S T-shirt (and others!) - Now available/Free shipping! http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Pam Ellen Hudson
I too ordered the book on Kindle - although admittedly I'm just a lurker (I don't own a Riv - 7 other bikes though). . . I want a Riv Betty Foy (one of the new frames). . .but just bought a Brompton (dare I say it - I travel 19 weeks a year) and am in a bike buying freeze right now. Once

[RBW] touch up color for simple one?

2012-02-22 Thread mike
Has anybody identified an off the shelf touch up paint for the green simple one? -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-22 Thread Chris
Hey Brad, I'll make sure to say hi next time I run into you and your bike. Do you lock your bike outside pretty often? How's your experience been? Any tips you can dispense? I've equipped my Sam with Pitlock on both wheels and seatpost but have yet left it outside. It'd be really nice to

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-22 Thread Peter F
Brad, are you sure it wasn't an Atlantis outside the DMV? (Not that I'd accuse any of us of mis-identifying a Riv.) I had mine locked up there about two weeks ago when I was renewing my license. (Yes, unfortunately I have to drive a car sometimes. Happens when you have two kids.) Who would have t

[RBW] Re: Not So Quick Beam

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Pesce
I just wanted to close out this mystery and thank you all for the tips. I'm pretty sure what I was experiencing was a combination of factors, in no particular order: 1) The chain was definitely too tight. Proper, looser tension helps, more so while pedaling than coasting. The WI freewheel still

Re: [RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Morgano
Haha, I once bought a fixie where the bars were no joke 8 inches wide, not even big enough for my hands on the ride home. What a joke! On Feb 22, 2012 2:00 PM, "Peter Pesce" wrote: > I walk by that Kog every day on the way to and from work. > The moustache bars always make me smile - especially c

[RBW] Re: East Coast Rivendells / BOBs

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Pesce
I walk by that Kog every day on the way to and from work. The moustache bars always make me smile - especially compared to all the stubby little sawn-off flat bars that seem so trendy on fixies around town. I fully expect to see guys riding around clutching a bare stem eventually! -Pete -- You

[RBW] FS: merino jersey, Record calipers, SunTour fd, saddles.

2012-02-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale ***As the thread says, reply OFFLIST.*** All prices OBOBOB. (Or Best Offer from BOBs). Size Large Bicycle Fixations "Ninja" cycling hoodie, used lightly one season, washed twice in Kookabura. This fits slightly looser than most size Large jerseys an

Re: [RBW] Responding to FS items

2012-02-22 Thread James Warren
Every time I've made this mistake it's been accidental, because it's an easy mistake to make given that in many systems "reply" goes only to the OP while to send it to everyone you have to go out of your way and hit "reply all." On this list, "reply" goes to everyone, and while I've had years t

Re: [RBW] Re: Wooden fenders, QB and SO

2012-02-22 Thread William
Oh right, fenders with horizontal dropouts. I always forget about that. But if you already have a flat, then maybe you don't need as much clearance...oh nevermind. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion

RE: [RBW] Re: Wooden fenders, QB and SO

2012-02-22 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
To "facilitate" tire removal, silly. Of course, I never get flats. Ooops. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:42 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Su

[RBW] Blue Sox are here

2012-02-22 Thread dougP
As a sockaholic, I couldn't resist the new ones Grant mentioned on the Blug. They arrived yesterday and are the nice, cushy thick ones that work so well for cycling. The color is no where near as bright as in the photo, much more muted, but still blue. The women in my life accuse me of being a d

[RBW] Re: Wooden fenders, QB and SO

2012-02-22 Thread William
OMG! I'm back to handwringing! You didn't trim the stays!!! The horror!!! ###William faints in fit of apoplexy### I'm going to need a moment to collect myself before I can muster the strength to send you that orange cloth. Deep breathsdeep breaths I kid, Tom, I kid. -- You re

[RBW] Wooden fenders, QB and SO

2012-02-22 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
William: I'll take you up on the Toshi cloth tape offer. Let me know what I owe you. Re fender-wringing, the flat wooden fenders are very easy to install (a plus), have essentially unlimited flex fore and aft (making them ideal for tire removal on bikes with rear-facing drops like the QB and t

RE: [RBW] Responding to FS items

2012-02-22 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Point taken. Apologies (as the latest offender) to all. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:22 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Respond

[RBW] Responding to FS items

2012-02-22 Thread Andrew
I think responses to sellers should reasonably be directed to the seller, not back to the whole list. I do appreciate seeing items offered up for sale, and follow questions on suitability or fitment are often very educational, but do we all need to know that someone is simply interested buying them

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto 26.0mm x 10cm Dirt Drop stem

2012-02-22 Thread William
Nice. Thanks Tom. -- 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/-/g7i_GyLUzoIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroup

RE: [RBW] FS: Nitto 26.0mm x 10cm Dirt Drop stem

2012-02-22 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
William: I'll take it. Maybe I can use it for some polishing practice! T From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:00 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Su

[RBW] FS: Nitto 26.0mm x 10cm Dirt Drop stem

2012-02-22 Thread William
For sale a slightly used dirt drop stem. This is the longer of the two sizes that Riv sells. I bought it new from Rivendell along with my Bombadil frameset. The upsloping TT of the Bomba made this stem too tall for me. Now I have a lugged Nitto on there instead. Photos on my flickr: http:/

[RBW] Outspoken Cyclist - Grant and others

2012-02-22 Thread stevep33
maybe this is old news to some. I started listening to the Outspoken Cyclist podcast. There are many interviews with interesting figures in cycling, including Grant Petersen. Other interviews include David Kirk, Carl Strong, Richard Schwinn, Craig Calfee, Don Walker, Steve Belinky, Richard Sachs

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Morgano
Too thick and vegetably for hot days though, some if us have more sensitive stomachs than others, unfortunately. On Feb 22, 2012 10:40 AM, "Scott G." wrote: > Rando Boilermaker, V8 followed by Mountain Dew. > > V8 has a vast quantity of salt and potassium, great for hot days. > > > -- > You re

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Scott G.
Rando Boilermaker, V8 followed by Mountain Dew. V8 has a vast quantity of salt and potassium, great for hot days. -- 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

[RBW] Re: shorter bolt for Pletscher Twin-Legger?

2012-02-22 Thread Minh
i would also suggest you try and find a allen head instead of a hex bolt (which is all i could find at home depot), as it makes installation much easier. On Feb 22, 12:20 am, dougP wrote: > I add a nylok nut, even though the stand may be threaded.  Somehow the > twisting action as the bike leans

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Andrew
V-8... that's the drink that comes in a lugged steel can, right? - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Peter Morgano
I believe V-8 on a hot day would certainly lead to a reversal of fortune on myself and my bike, not fun. Already pre-ordered book on kindle, good stuff. On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Mike wrote: > Definitely going to get a copy of the book. > > I can't stomach V8 but I see lots of folks drin

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Mike
Definitely going to get a copy of the book. I can't stomach V8 but I see lots of folks drinking it on brevets. It supposedly works great for keeping cramps at bay. I've also seen folks sucking down mustard packets. Again, not for me but seems to work well for others. I tend to use electrolyte tabl

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Wed, 2012-02-22 at 06:41 -0800, Ginz wrote: > Guess I'm switching to V8 in my water bottle! Bleecchhh!. That's pretty nasty, for sure. However, V8 has some great advantages: it's loaded with electrolytes, seems to work wonders for me with leg cramps, and around here, at least, you can expect t

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread Ginz
Guess I'm switching to V8 in my water bottle! Bleecchhh!. I'm looking forward to reading this. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Fork rake radius

2012-02-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
I would think that a continuous curve would be better looking but also more expensive and considering how aggressively this frame is priced, it's hard to fault it. Anyway, I considered buying one for my wife, since I think it's a beautiful bike and I think she would probably prefer a step throu

[RBW] Saris does the right thing

2012-02-22 Thread Michael Hechmer
Since I posted about a problem with my rack, I wanted to follow up with the good news story. Saris does think the sleeve that the rack slides down on might be out of spec and is sending me a new one. They think this will fix my problem. I wish I had asked a year ago! michael -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Grant, in (or soon to be) in print.

2012-02-22 Thread EricP
I'm probably going to order both ways. One from Rivendell to get a real dead tree copy, and from Amazon to hopefully tick the ranking up. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Feb 21, 11:30 pm, dougP wrote: > Despite loving the convenience of the Kindle, I'm with Bill on this > one.  I need a paper copy,