[RBW] Re: Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

My gearing is a White double16 -19 and 36x39 giving me a 66,60 and 51 inch gear. I plan on a 22 tooth freewheel eventually for the flip side for those real long climbs. I usually leave my SimpleOne in the 66 inch gear but my area is pretty hilly so I sometimes find myself using the 36x19 giving me

Re: [RBW] Commute Adventures - Sometimes More Than Bargained For

I'm just glad there was nothing consequential. On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:37 PM, jimD wrote: > Ok, following my enthusiasm for commute adventures post. This morning Karma > reared it's inevitable head. > > As I approached work there were cones in the road to keep cars out of one > lane where road

[RBW] Commute Adventures - Sometimes More Than Bargained For

Ok, following my enthusiasm for commute adventures post. This morning Karma reared it's inevitable head. As I approached work there were cones in the road to keep cars out of one lane where roadwork was being done. With fast traffic on my tail I went into the coned off area so that all the busy

[RBW] Marks Rack Rear Mounted Question

Question on mounting new Marks Rack in the rear. I see some pics have the diving board and the two sets of struts mounted while some just have the support struts and no diving board when mounting in the rear. I am just putting on a small trunksack so it doesnt need to be super strong since I have

[RBW] Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

It really depends on how you "really" use your bike. I bought a Dos for my QB- the 16/19 - but 90% of my riding is my daily commute that I can do in the 40/16 gear with no problem. If you are new to single speeding as I was a couple of months ago when I got my QB you might be surprised what gear

[RBW] Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

It really depends on how you "really" use your bike. I bought a Dos for my QB- the 16/19 - but 90% of my riding is my daily commute that I can do in the 40/16 gear with no problem. If you are new to single speeding as I was a couple of months ago when I got my QB you might be surprised what gear

Re: [RBW] Bstone RB 1 on the bay

Yeah, wet dream, pretty immature nonsense. I expect that kind of talk on craigslust from the many hustlers that lurk there but usually ebay is a, bit more highbrow. Would definitely take a brand new sam and have (sweet) dreams instead. On Apr 30, 2012 9:30 PM, "murphyjrfk" wrote: > Ad seems a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugestions for rain proofing Brooks saddles

After trying a lot of different methods of waterproofing leather saddles, I finally found a method that's absolutely, 100% effective. And the best part is, it simultaneously completely eliminates squeaking, and further saddle maintenance.You simply remove the leather saddle, and replace it with a p

[RBW] Bstone RB 1 on the bay

Ad seems a bit tacky for my taste. Nice bike indeed but I'd take a new Sam for that price. The over reaching tacky ads could be left out heh? Makes me appreciate the forum more. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this

[RBW] Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

Eric I don't switch as much as I thought I would, I don't notice the difference when I do switch I usually just tough it out the switch to the other gear. Shop around, you can find the dos UNO for 80-100, if I did not get the dos UNO I would've settled for a single acs. The white is really ni

[RBW] Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel

For the folks that have one of these on their Quickbeam or SimpleOne - do you actually swap gears that much? Am thinking of a 17/19 for my SimpleOne. Besides worrying about clearance issues am just wondering if it would get used enough to justify the price. There are not a lot of long climbs

[RBW] Wanted to sell/trade

I don't suppose this will fly at all, but I'd love to trade my 60cm green Sam frame with cream headtube + cash for a Homer frame. -- 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.goog

Re: [RBW] The Arrival of my new 62cm SimpleOne

Total agreement there. My LHT is hanging from the rafters right now. The SO as the main ride, and the SH as the trusted standby. But it will also do the main duty for a longer ride this weekend involving a lot of hills. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Monday, April 30, 2012 7:36:50 PM UTC-5, Pe

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Will admit to not commuting by bike as often as I should. And the waistline definitely shows it. It can be very nice for the 10.5 miles each way. This time of year, will start seeing the sunrise by the time I get near work. And almost to the point where I don't have to pack an entirely diff

Re: [RBW] The Arrival of my new 62cm SimpleOne

My Sam has also seen a bit less love since I got the Quickbeam, but it was always a weekend bike. Its the LHT that is really collecting dust now that the QB is on commuter duty. It sure is nice to enjoy that sweet Riv ride every day of the week though. Pete in CT -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] The Arrival of my new 62cm SimpleOne

Great story. Agree, the SimpleOne is a great bike. Have spent the past two weeks using it as my sole ride. The poor Sam Hillborne is feeling neglected. Will make up for that this weekend. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Monday, April 30, 2012 9:25:16 AM UTC-5, stonehog wrote: > Nice story, Mat

[RBW] Re: FS 57cm Homer Hilsen

Some overcast pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentileguy/6983853138/in/set-72157629571978540/ 在 2012年4月29日星期日UTC-5下午4时50分41秒，Kentileguy写道： > > Looks like I need to sell a few things, I was just informed that my > daughter needs a new flute (if you thought bikes were expensive...). > Up f

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

My commute is .2 miles. I sometimes ride and pretend I have a 5 mile commute by taking a loop if I haven't taken any lunch/weekend rides in a few days. - Ryan On Monday, April 30, 2012 2:26:45 PM UTC-7, fulf wrote: > > I just got home from my 28 mile commute and loved it. Rode the > Hunq

Re: [RBW] Re: Powder Coating recommendations in Boston?

There's also Hot Tubes in Shirley, Mass. A friend of mine builds bikes locally and highly recommends them. Cheers- Mike in So. Boston, Mass -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to thi

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

I just got home from my 28 mile commute and loved it. Rode the Hunqapillar today for only the second time. I'm amazed that even with dureme 50s the bike rolls well. Think I like the morning ride best. The cool southern Maine air has a way of waking me up. Often on the way home I hit a sea bree

Re: [RBW] Fixing a Flat

That is great! Thanks, Tim On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Eric Norris wrote: > From a recent trip to Berkeley--interesting frieze showing some demonic > workers fixing a flat. The building was apparently an auto dealership back > in the day; it was most recently a video megastore and is now

[RBW] FS: Gunnar Sport 60 cm frame/Waterford steel fork, one or both

Selling 1.5 year old Gunnar Sport, 60 cm/custom Waterford curved blade, threaded steel fork. Less than 500 miles, excellent condition. A tiny pencil point dot in the clear on the top tube, a bit o black paint from the dropouts, and touched up chip on bottom of chainstay. Otherwise sorta like ne

[RBW] Re: Powder Coating recommendations in Boston?

Can't vouch for quality but Sugarcoat advertises themselves as a powdercoating service specifically for bikes/bikers. I think they're affiliated with Geekhouse. On Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:30:10 PM UTC-4, Rich Parr wrote: > Slightly off-topic (and potentially

[RBW] Re: a new Riv frame

I just finished building mine this weekend. Rode it to work today for the first time. Very nice !!! On Apr 29, 10:14 am, charlie wrote: > Just ordered one of the Green 'Sams' and look forward to many miles of > riding this summer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Atlantis fitment

Ryan, where'd you get that orange bar tape? What type + brand is it On Friday, April 27, 2012 12:20:38 AM UTC-4, rcnute wrote: > > If it helps here's a photo showing seatpost height, stem length, etc. > on the 56: > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/4181783983/in/set-72157622971

[RBW] Re: Powder Coating recommendations in Boston?

There is a guy out in Plymouth that does powdercoating but I would not recommend him at all if you're concerned with a too thick of coat covering up the lugwork. I brought him my 1967 Gitane touring bike with lovely Nervex lugwork and stressed not to put it on too thick. It came out too thick. I

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto M12 front rack with Nitto canti studs (price reduced)

Sold - thanks On Apr 25, 6:41 pm, stoker wrote: > Hi All - > > One more try - I have for sale a Nitto M12 rack - it was used for > about a week. It appears to be unused. I am including a pair of Nitto > cantilever adapter studs that allow the proper use of both rack and > cantilevers on your bike

[RBW] Riv Rally East

I was one of the "renegade" Non-Riv riders on the recent tour. I felt very welcomed by all the riders. It was a great group of people and we had a lot in common, especially the love of riding on two wheels. I didn't sense any feelings of "less or more" because of the brand of bike being ridden. I a

[RBW] Wanted to sell/trade

i have a 61cm Homer i would like to trade for a 59cm. complete bike or frame/forkthe 61cm is a bit too big for mealso looking for a Sam hillborne in 56cm size (complete bike and/or frame/fork) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] FS 57cm Homer Hilsen

Looks like I need to sell a few things, I was just informed that my daughter needs a new flute (if you thought bikes were expensive...). Up for sale is my recently acquired 57cm Homer. Frame, fork, Ultegra headset, Silver brakes and wheelset (Mavic 319 rims laced to XT hubs with Origin8 45mm tires)

[RBW] Re: WTT: 56 cm Hillborne for something with more clearance and off-road capability.

Sale of the Hillborne pending... still looking for that fat-tired frameset. On Apr 25, 11:22 pm, Z wrote: > I've moved southeast Utah and I plan to stay a while.  The bike is a56cm > double TT Waterford-built beauty in orange and I love it, but > fatter tires would be ideal.  I'd throw down some

[RBW] Re: Wild idea: trade my 54 Ram for a 53 Atlantis

Bike123.com has a 54 Atlantis: http://bike123.com/used_bikes/used_sbikesview.php?ID=3404. Maybe they would trade you?? Then I could buy the 54 Rambo from them if their price was right. On Friday, April 13, 2012 2:14:58 PM UTC-4, JL wrote: > > Anyone want a 54cm Rambouillet in exchange for a 53cm

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Without a doubt, commuting by bike is the best part of my day. I seriously doubt auto drivers can say that. I know that I could not, before I became a bike commuter. Eight miles into work taking mostly main roads, but traffic is low when I leave at 6 am. Around 13 miles home on mostly secondary

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

I have about 9 miles each way. It's mostly downhill to work, and I get a decent workout on the way home. I find riding to work is especially good when I wake up still tired or groggy. The cool air and the exercise help to wake me up better than the office coffee ever will. Riv content: my Simp

RE: [RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

My commute ranges from 11.5 to 14 miles (one way), depending on the route I take. I also have the option of swapping pavement for 1-4 miles of dirt roads/trails. It took a fair amount of experimentation to come up with an optimal bike and setup, but now that I have it nailed down, it's actual

[RBW] Fixing a Flat

>From a recent trip to Berkeley--interesting frieze showing some demonic >workers fixing a flat. The building was apparently an auto dealership back in >the day; it was most recently a video megastore and is now vacant. http://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/pictures/134904 --Eric campyonly...

[RBW] Another Photo from the Bike Room

It's a Brooksapalooza! https://pictures.lytro.com/campyonlyguy/pictures/134937 --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: FS: Brand New Acorn Rando bag

It's sold now... thanks for the interest. ~mike On Sunday, April 29, 2012 9:35:25 PM UTC-7, Michael_S wrote: > > I bought this a few months ago and stored it for my new 650B Project. It's > the Ranger Tan color which is a medium brown canvas, a very nice looking > bag. I decided not to use this

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

My commute is just shy of 3 miles heading in, just shy of 4 miles heading home (I ride a loop, and get a hill on the homeward stretch). Between home and work are grocery stores, the bike store, places to eat (all on the 3 mile route; the longer route is all neighborhoods). I am contracting at Nike

[RBW] Re: Friction Shifters issue

looseness of the bolt isn't the issue. I thought it was, but I'd really reef it down, and a few miles later, the shifter would just lose it. This has been an intermittent problem since I originally took delivery of the bike in July 2010. In any case, the original vendor was Velo Orange, so I sta

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Amen! My commute is 7 miles, 35-45 minutes depending on traffic and wind. Most of my commute is on MUPs, which are really delightful in the morning, though they get pretty busy on nice spring and summer days. Clothing choices aren't an issue, in Boulder, even in summer, the temps in the mor

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

I believe the "Riv Rally," refers to this list, the Riv list, since it was organized for and by list members. I can't imagine anyone being turned away for lack of a particular brand of bike... On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 1:45 AM, Ablejack wrote: > I guess I simply prefer a more egalitarian theme fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Yup, that's the 'convenience' factor. -JimD On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:02 AM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > I miss the morning commute since I started working for myself, even though > mine was too long (at least at my age) for daily undertaking at 15 miles each > way. The biggest problem I found with it,

Re: [RBW] Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Oh, I've noticed when circumstances require that I drive, that if that goes on for several days then riding the bike seems inconvenient. One has to have experience the fun and benefits of riding to overcome the 'inconvenience' factor. Driving is pretty inconvenient for me in a psychic sense, ce

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

I have to say I did enjoy my all Brooklyn commute on my old Motobecane when I was younger. But now living in South Brooklyn and working in Manhattan it would be over an hour on the bike so it is easier to sit on the subway and read. We are a no car family though so I do get alot of errand running a

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Agreed. 4-5 miles for me each way; it takes me about 20 minutes by bike, and about 15-20 minutes by car, given the vagaries of traffic, lights, etc. If I don't have to leave the office during the day and go someplace distant, I take the bike. Before we switched buildings, I could bring my atlant

Re: [RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

I miss the morning commute since I started working for myself, even though mine was too long (at least at my age) for daily undertaking at 15 miles each way. The biggest problem I found with it, though, was not the time and energy required but rather, simply having to get up that 45 minutes earlier

RE: [RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Agreed. Mine's only 5 miles, but almost all trails along a beautiful creek. Invigorating on the way in, relaxing on the way home. Perfection. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Pesce Sent: Mond

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Who would have ever thought you could look forward to your commute! Even though my 3 mile commute ride is only 15 minutes, it is still mentally and physically invigorating. -Pete in CT On Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:45:23 PM UTC-4, JimD wrote: > > The past few weeks have reminded me about why my

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

Clearly "Riv" is an attitude as much as a brand. That is all that you are "required" to bring to a Riv ride! Great job Bobby (and all the other riv-ish ride planners elsewhere)! -Pete On Sunday, April 29, 2012 8:36:50 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Thanks, it's all good. As long as I co

Re: [RBW] Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

Yup, I'm lucky. I will point out that this has led to my sartorial decline. I'm finding the MUSA shorts and knickers are perfect for this and make reasonable daily attire. My peers look at me slightly askance. I work at a one of the ant farms of silicon valley so it all works out. -JimD On Apr 29

Re: [RBW] The Arrival of my new 62cm SimpleOne

Nice story, Matthew! Brian Hanson On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:10 AM, Matthew Hoult wrote: > in photoblog form. > > Linq > > Enjoy! > -- > 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@g

[RBW] Re: The Arrival of my new 62cm SimpleOne

Very nice! I love my SimpleOne. Has become my favorite ride. On Monday, April 30, 2012 10:10:01 AM UTC-4, Matt wrote: > > in photoblog form. > > Linq > > Enjoy! > -- You received this message be

RE: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

Just from chatting with the participants, I believe everyone on RRE 2012 could have ridden a perfectly suitable and very appealing non-Riv bike. Maybe we need to do a non-Riv Riv Rally! -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.co

[RBW] The Arrival of my new 62cm SimpleOne

in photoblog form. Linq Enjoy! -- 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@goog

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction Shifters issue

A little blue Loctite on the bolt's threads will fix this problem. On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM, pam wrote: > This happens occasionally on mine too. I just tighten it and it's > fine. I thought that's the way they work. I'll be taking it in for a > tuneup and have them looked at. It only

Re: [RBW] Re: I could bend the CrMo Nitto rack to make it level, right?

Thank you. But just to clarify, they were measured down from the hole. On Apr 29, 2012, at 11:58 PM, Phil Bickford wrote: > The dog-bone > braze-ons should have been located measuring down from the hole in the > fork crown, not up from the dropouts. > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally East Miraculously Escapes Weather Debacle!

Also for the commonality which can come from mutual appreciation of cycling that Rivendell promotes among individuals. > I'm proud to be a Rivendell Owner, not just for owning and riding one > of their extraordinary bicycles, but also for embracing the Rivendell > philosophy of supporting all tha

[RBW] Re: Why I Like Commuting On My Bike

My commuting motivation indeed. > The half hour that is usually takes  relaxes me in the morning and provides > decompression in the evenings. Additional reasons (excuses to others) include no parking fees/ shuttle rides, on-site garage racks by the elevator lobby, the sights and aromas of the