Re: [RBW] 4ish years. Same picture, Different story each time.

2012-05-25 Thread René Sterental
Great project Manny!!! -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For

[RBW] Re: Just Ride it!

2012-05-25 Thread Philip Williamson
This place was famous for having been built on the third base position of a demolished ballpark? Juicy Lucy sounds about right, though. I took a picture of the burger, but it was too pornographic to post anywhere. I do think it was in Minneapolis, not St. Paul, and we did go there with a

Re: [RBW] RE: BOB Wool Jersey, VO Campagne Bag, Nitto M12 Front Rack, etc

2012-05-25 Thread Robert Zeidler
Probably late but I'll take the jersey. Sent from my iPad On May 24, 2012, at 12:03 PM, Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote: Hiya All! The Stuff Purge Continues I am offering the following items; VO Campagne Handlebar Bag. Black with brown leather. Po' Boy's Gilles Berthoud,

Re: [RBW] RE: BOB Wool Jersey, VO Campagne Bag, Nitto M12 Front Rack, etc

2012-05-25 Thread Zack
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[RBW] RE: BOB Wool Jersey, VO Campagne Bag, Nitto M12 Front Rack, etc

2012-05-25 Thread Zack
If not taken, I'll take the front rack. -- 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/-/l2lXYp1H2-QJ. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Price Reduced - FS: 58 Blue Rambouillet, Now $1300 Shipped

2012-05-25 Thread Tim Whalen
Some nibbles but no bites so I've cut the price to $1300. Thanks for looking, Tim Hi all, after normal bike selling indecision and second guessing am putting this Rambouillet up for sale. I bought this from the original owner, another list member, but have ended up only riding my Roadeo. I

Re: [RBW] Re: front derailleur cage tweaking

2012-05-25 Thread Steven Frederick
Try a BB spacer on the driveside to bring the granny ring out a little bit? Good luck! Problems like this drive me nuts. Steve On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:21 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Whoo-boy... Okay, I've read though that, but still didn't solve it... Derailleur is, 2mm,

[RBW] WTT: 44cm Mark's bar for 44cm Noodle

2012-05-25 Thread C.J. Filip
Would like to try some Noodles. Anyone willing to trade bars? I'm not 100% sure they're Mark's but am 100% sure they're Nitto. Judge for yourself based on my photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/69091655@N08/6980627227/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: WTT: 44cm Mark's bar for 44cm Noodle

2012-05-25 Thread jinxed
Let me check my bars when I get home...I think my noodles are 44 and have been curious on the Marks. Brad On Friday, May 25, 2012 7:32:01 AM UTC-6, C.J. Filip wrote: Would like to try some Noodles. Anyone willing to trade bars? I'm not 100% sure they're Mark's but am 100% sure they're

[RBW] Re: Just Ride it!

2012-05-25 Thread GeorgeS
There is a Juicy Lucy's in New Orleans. On Carrollton Avenue near Canal. Great burgers with stuffed meat. My preference is cheese and jalapaneo. The waitress' wear very tight T-shirts emblazoned with I'm Juicy. GeorgS On May 25, 3:09 am, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] 4ish years. Same picture, Different story each time.

2012-05-25 Thread jimD
Manny, Thanks! You are taking the Panda to a whole new level.  -JimD On May 23, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: Time to update. A fun little project I've been working on for 4ish year. Same picture, different story each time. Pictures proved that I scoured for hours just looking

RE: [RBW] RE: BOB Wool Jersey, VO Campagne Bag, Nitto M12 Front Rack, etc

2012-05-25 Thread Marc Schwartz
Robert My apologies the Jersey is sold. I'll let you know if he changes his mind. Thanks, Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Robert Zeidler [zeidler.rob...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012

[RBW] Re: New Features, New Price for Sam Hill Borne 52 CM Frame Fork Wheels and Extras Low Miles 975$

2012-05-25 Thread MustacheBar
Please email me with phone number lets talk, thank you! On May 24, 8:25 am, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, I emailed last time this was for sale expressing an interest and never heard back. Anyone know what the story is here? I am sure there were offers last time. I was

RE: [RBW] RE: BOB Wool Jersey, VO Campagne Bag, Nitto M12 Front Rack, etc

2012-05-25 Thread Marc Schwartz
Zack, Which rack, the Nitto or VO? there is a queue for both, but I'll keep you posted. Thanks, Marc From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Zack [zack...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 6:01 AM To:

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-25 Thread Marc Irwin
Mine are in the hands of UPS scheduled for delivery on Wednesday with my new Hillborne frame. It's just the day before I'm heading to Nashville for the Harpeth River Ride with a group. Marc On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:17:28 PM UTC-4, Andrew Letton wrote: Just got an email from RBWWHQ saying

[RBW] Re: Just Ride

2012-05-25 Thread Steve Park
Chapter 34 burpee reverse-ladder kicked my butt. Amazing how a new exercise can make you feel out of shape all over again. -- 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] Re: WTT: 44cm Mark's bar for 44cm Noodle

2012-05-25 Thread jinxed
OK...My Nitto mod 177 Noodles are 46ers. -- 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/-/-0-Dny3ByAsJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Ride

2012-05-25 Thread Peter Morgano
Funny when I was wrestling we called them squat thrusts, they were still a pain though, haha. But the most exerting exercise I remember was the duck walk where you obvioulsy squat down and walk like a duck but you have to hold you ankles while you do it, man everthing burned after a minute or two,

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-25 Thread William
To all Bosco Patrons: I saw some very attractive Bosco Rubbe T-Shirts at Riv HQ yesterday. I bought a shirt even though I don't own the bars (or the bike). It's an American Apparel SS shirt in a mossy green and it says Bosco Rubbe Junior College est 1994. Call Riv up and ask them to sell

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-25 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
They're up on the site. Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2012, at 1:56 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.commailto:tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: To all Bosco Patrons: I saw some very attractive Bosco Rubbe T-Shirts at Riv HQ yesterday. I bought a shirt even though I don't own the bars (or the bike).

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-25 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Alas! Alack! It's a good thing I'm well-stocked with RBW T-shirts of various colors/printages/sleeve-lengths. The switch to the shirts they sell now means XXL will no longer work for me; thus I think my RBW T-shirt-buying days are consigned to history. Otherwise, I might make sure my first

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars have arrived...

2012-05-25 Thread William
Photos to prove the shirts happened: http://rivbike.tumblr.com/ Scroll downish. Lots of you probably saw this when it was new. I'd missed it. On Friday, May 25, 2012 1:07:27 PM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Alas! Alack! It's a good thing I'm well-stocked with RBW T-shirts of

[RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

2012-05-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
A hardly epic 30 miler today, tho' the first 10 was broken up by finding with a flat at mile four that I had forgotten to re-attach my frame pump to the frame -- I begged a loan and got to try a very nice Lezyne -- well, not sure what to call it: let's say a miniature and better made version of

[RBW] Re: Just Ride it!

2012-05-25 Thread Liesl
On May 25, 9:36 am, GeorgeS chobur...@gmail.com wrote: The waitress' wear very tight T-shirts emblazoned with I'm Juicy. The Matt's t-shirts (and it just so happens I'm wearing mine at the moment, oddly enough) says Fear the Cheese -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] 650C Tire question: Michelin Pro 3 Race versus Conti GP 4000 versus Conti GP Triathlon; others?

2012-05-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I've been intrigued, especially as at least twice I've had the chance to get 650C tubular wheels cheaply from my brother who wheels and deals in bicycle esoterica and exoterica in LA. But I've hesitated for two reasons: first that with our goatheads -- a flat a ride is normal on pavement -- I

[RBW] Re: New 650B conversion of a 1984 Miyata 912, and a foray into tubeless

2012-05-25 Thread William
Two of the take-off parts from this Miyata are now up on ebay, if anyone is interested. 100% of the bid price goes back to Harding Elementary School PTA.

Re: [RBW] RE: BOB Wool Jersey, VO Campagne Bag, Nitto M12 Front Rack, etc

2012-05-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Marc Schwartz mschw...@nmsu.edu wrote: VO Stainless Steel wing nuts for fixed gear and single speed hubs. Set of 4 with keyed washers. New, no packaging. $25 Damn, I was very interested in trying these but balked at the $45 list price. Now I am waiting for a replacement hollow axle from Jim

[RBW] Re: BOB Wool Jersey, VO Campagne Bag, Nitto M12 Front Rack, etc

2012-05-25 Thread Zack
Was looking for the nitto front rack, if other people fall through, let me know, i'll take it. -- 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] Custom Hampsten / Independent Fabrication rando bike for sale

2012-05-25 Thread Blindrobert
I had this bike custom built and simply haven't ridden it. It has less than 50 miles on it. Here are the details: Custom Strada Bianca road bike designed by Hampsten Cycles (Andy Hampsten was the first American to win the Giro, as many of you probably know.) and built by Independent Fabrication.

[RBW] Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

2012-05-25 Thread René Sterental
I took delivery of the new Bosco Rubbe Bullmoose bar today and proceeded to install it on my Hunqapillar. *http://tinyurl.com/7bmmkfl* * * Initial impressions: - They are beautiful. I love the Bullmoose configuration and while it restricts further adjustments except for height, I believe it's an

Re: [RBW] Custom Hampsten / Independent Fabrication rando bike for sale

2012-05-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That is a lovely bike -- I'd be very tempted except for two fortunate (for me) barriers: it's too big and I don't have any money. But I'd love what is basically a stage racer that takes fenders. My Herse fit wonderfully but was a tank and I didn't like the handling (which wasn't bad -- the only

Re: [RBW] Custom Hampsten / Independent Fabrication rando bike for sale

2012-05-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Here is what DB has to say about his HBS (from the web): There was a time when we took our road bikes everywhere, in all seasons. Our frames and forks came ready with braze-ons for fenders as well as plenty of clearance to accommodate more rubber. We’d swap out wheels, mount fenders, and ride

[RBW] Re: Custom Hampsten / Independent Fabrication rando bike for sale

2012-05-25 Thread Blindrobert
Those are great posts, guys. Tell your under-biked friends about the sale!! I'd love to keep it but two people, 8 bikes (including a long- john cargo), and 750 square feet is a recipe for thinning the herd. On May 25, 5:56 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Here is what DB has to say

Re: [RBW] Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

2012-05-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'm curious how this sort of setup works in strong, steady headwinds. You mention being able to rest your elbows on the grips while grasping the flat. Does this work for 10 miles or more at a stretch? It's odd, but I find that when I sit up straight, I lose power. I am sure others find things

[RBW] Cool knobbly tires at BG

2012-05-25 Thread BSWP
I was looking over at the Bruce Gordon site, and saws that he has Rock 'n Road tires back in stock. 700c, 43mm wide, 540 grams, $100/pair. No association, I just like seeing clean and simple knobby tires available for 700c rims, especially when they're made by Panaracer.

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

2012-05-25 Thread René Sterental
I'm sure the ability to hold that position for 10 miles is completely up to the rider's flexibility. I know I probably couldn't, but if you like riding in the drops and having the handlebar lower than your saddle, you could do it. There is plenty of support for the arms and hands in this position,

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

2012-05-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I have to admit that 10 steady miles on the hooks, despite the now-higher bar (3 cm below saddle, up from 4-5) and shallow drop (125 mm) required willpower. 7 is fine, by 8 I am getting a little restless, but I wanted to see if I could do the whole distance without getting up. Silly, I guess, but

[RBW] New Tire Trial: Rubena V66 Flash APS

2012-05-25 Thread b hamon
For the last few weeks I've been trying out a new city/commuting tire: Rubena's V-66 Flash APS (Anti-Puncture System), 26 x 1.75.It is vaguely similar in look and tread pattern to the old-style Schwalbe Marathon (before they changed both their tread and their compound this last year). It also

[RBW] Re: Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

2012-05-25 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
I'm most curious about the forward aero position. Good to hear you like it, Rene. A 58 Bocso bar is on it's way for my Big Dummy. Currently I have Alba-bars on the BD and use the forward position as much as the regular position. I want to try the Boscos to get the normal position a little

[RBW] Winds, head and tail; cadence, slow; hooks, good.

2012-05-25 Thread Mojo
Patrick, I am in your fare city visiting me wee mum. I am also preparing for Ride the Rockies. So at 6am I left Four Hills and climbed up to Sandia Crest. It was a lovely morning, just under 60 miles RT, with headwinds both ways at times. The smoke had mixed out significantly by 11. The Riv

[RBW] Amos/San Marcos

2012-05-25 Thread rcnute
Just test rode one. What a great bike! Pretty too. Ryan -- 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] Re: Bosco Rubbe Nubar on my Hunqapillar... first test

2012-05-25 Thread Mike
On May 25, 5:43 pm, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Assuming the Bosco works out on the BigD, the Albas will go on the Hilsen. Andy about to get boscoed Schmidt Who knows, maybe you'll have to get a second set of Boscos for the Hilsen. Rene, I really like the looks of those on