Re: [RBW] Re: What are your favorite blogs?

2012-07-01 Thread Evan
Richard Sachs. It's like a serial autobiography, written in fragments, with reflections on frames, bikes, business, life: http://www.richardsachs.com/site/category/atmo-bis/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this di

Re: [RBW] Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-01 Thread Tim McNamara
On Jul 1, 2012, at 6:28 PM, Christopher Paul wrote: > Greetings all, > > I want try my luck with this vast knowledge bank... > > I have been suffering from sciatica for the last 5 years. I had a > couple of epidurals and that helped and little else. > I have no problem when sitting down or ridi

[RBW] Re: Anyone ride around Manchester state park in WA state?

2012-07-01 Thread Rob
Hey Ryan, Post up about your trip when you get back! I'm looking for S24O destinations around the Sound for my nine-year-old and me. The WA State Parks we've car-camped at have been really quite nice, but we've only been to a few. (And they're too far away.) Rob in Seattle -- You received

[RBW] WTB: Silver Shifter downtube stops

2012-07-01 Thread Scot Brooks
Hey Rob, I'm in Seattle and I have some that are from a set of Gran Compe shifters. Brand new, never used since I decided to get shifter pods instead. -- 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] WTB: Silver Shifter downtube stops

2012-07-01 Thread Rob
Anyone have an extra pair of downtube stops for Silver Shifters? These would be the washers with a square hole that fit over the downtube bosses and have a stop welded on--the extra bits that get shipped with the shifters that you don't need if you're using them as bar-ends. A set of Silver ba

Re: [RBW] Re: CT riders

2012-07-01 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
pete, not too many R.I Rivs on the road but i did see a green Ram. in eastern ct. earlier this year mike in rhode island Woman is 53 But Looks 25 Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... http://thirdpartyoffers.jun

Re: [RBW] Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-01 Thread Christopher Paul
Lyle, Thanks for the encouraging words! Chris On Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM, Lyle Bogart wrote: > Hi Christopher, > > Congratulations on a successful back surgery! Don't be too harsh on your > health provider: research shows that a "successful" outcome (i.e., > resolution of back pain, radicular

Re: [RBW] Re: CT riders

2012-07-01 Thread Peter Pesce
Hey Mike. I actually grew up in Warwick and my folks still live there. Nice to see some Ocean State Riv spirit. Pete (now) in CT -- 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

[RBW] and this....

2012-07-01 Thread Ryan Ray
I can't believe I didn't jump on that zinn!! Any tall 26" mtbs lurking in your garage? The good news is I was out bike camping with my 3 year old son. - Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the w

Re: [RBW] Revenge of GP!

2012-07-01 Thread Dave
Same here. I did something really stupid (went against physics), fell over and bent the heck out of my rear wheel of my Ram. I was able to just widen the brake caliper with the adjuster and ride on home for five miles and not a thing rubbed. I didn't even feel the sizable wobble in the rim.

Re: [RBW] Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-01 Thread Lyle Bogart
Hi Christopher, Congratulations on a successful back surgery! Don't be too harsh on your health provider: research shows that a "successful" outcome (i.e., resolution of back pain, radicular symptoms, restoration of function) is a 50/50 proposition. The typical healing time for these things is a

Re: [RBW] Question about Riv site

2012-07-01 Thread Eric Norris
Loaded in about 3 seconds on my iPad. --Eric N On Jul 1, 2012, at 1:13 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Dear Abby: whenever I click on the url for the Rivendell Bicycle Works > site, the page grinds and grinds and grinds and, in other words, loads > very, very slowly, often timing out before loading

[RBW] Question about Riv site

2012-07-01 Thread Kelly
I've noticed this from the iPad and when manually typing the address I don't see the issue. To that end I would suggest deleting the history and try again. It would also indicate issues with the browser attempting to load the site from cache. Kelly -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Anyone experienced with back surgery?

2012-07-01 Thread Christopher Paul
Greetings all, I want try my luck with this vast knowledge bank... I have been suffering from sciatica for the last 5 years. I had a couple of epidurals and that helped and little else. I have no problem when sitting down or riding. I have ridden several centuries this year and am otherwise he

[RBW] Re: CT riders

2012-07-01 Thread C.J. Filip
Or a Hilsen if I can sell the Atlantis. On Jun 27, 4:59 pm, "mikel66...@juno.com" wrote: > Atlantis, Ram, Saluki, 3 Herons between myself and a friend in Rhode Island > > 5 Diet Pills that Work > 2012's Top 5 Weight Loss Pills. Updated

[RBW] Re: Review of "Just Ride."

2012-07-01 Thread Brevivelo
Hey Grant, bring the cool aid Riv flavour down under. Will buy the book and share it with my mates. Perhaps a 50th birthday gift. Re above though, I must agree, group rides, work better for me on similar equipment. Though I think you can put your own slant on it. A classic road sport bike , or t

Re: [RBW] Revenge of GP!

2012-07-01 Thread James Warren
Same problem last fall for me, but I was on my Ram. I did some hamfisted truing, and then rode the last 20 miles of the ride home. I really appreciated the bike's design that day. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 1, 2012, at 1:36 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Very nice ride today. Thirty miles out

[RBW] and this....

2012-07-01 Thread robert zeidler
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290737223655?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1361 -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: Question about Riv site

2012-07-01 Thread Zack
Works fine for me, loads in seconds. I would do the usual - try another browser, clear cookies/cache. -- 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

[RBW] Revenge of GP!

2012-07-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
Very nice ride today. Thirty miles out and back on the oddly named Pleasant Valley Road. It is indeed pleasant, just not a valley. A full 1600 feet of climbing before your done. Anyway I was just about to start up the last couple of miles of steep uphill when I saw a rider standing on the o

Re: [RBW] Question about Riv site

2012-07-01 Thread jimD
On Jul 1, 2012, at 1:13 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > Dear Abby: whenever I click on the url for the Rivendell Bicycle Works > site, the page grinds and grinds and grinds and, in other words, loads > very, very slowly, often timing out before loading. What can I do to > ease the pain? > > [Enter yo

[RBW] Re: Question about Riv site

2012-07-01 Thread Michael Hechmer
Dear Patrick, It just loaded in about 20 seconds for me. I suspect the resistance is caused by negative intrapsychic phenomena. Do you think about your bank balance while loading Riv Bicycle Works? Or is your wife standing close to the computer? Michael On Sunday, July 1, 2012 4:13:33 PM U

[RBW] Question about Riv site

2012-07-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Dear Abby: whenever I click on the url for the Rivendell Bicycle Works site, the page grinds and grinds and grinds and, in other words, loads very, very slowly, often timing out before loading. What can I do to ease the pain? [Enter your response here: Patrick Moore, even now at this very moment

[RBW] Free for postage: 5 sp freewheels

2012-07-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I have five, 5-speed freewheels, all or most being SunTours of some model or other tho' one may be a Maillard -- forget. 14-28. All in good condition tho' uncleaned. $5.15 will cover one or two in a Priority Mail envelope. Take them all if you like -- I've kept a few 14-28s and 14-32s for myself an

[RBW] Tall riders bike for sale

2012-07-01 Thread robert zeidler
Or more accurately, 1 tall boys frame (Waterford 66cm), and a classic, rare Rivendell mountain bike, both on ebay. Riv is a 22", and so will accomodate mere mortals. Thinning things out quite a bit, just to get out from under that fact that some days it seems these bikes own me, rather than vice

[RBW] Re: Help! Convince me to buy (or not buy) this Atlantis!

2012-07-01 Thread charlie
Wow ! Looks like a perfect fit if your saddle is that high. The 90mm stem should dial you right in.and with a little new cloth (maybe green) bar tape you'll be all set. On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:29:27 PM UTC-7, The Cripler wrote: > > Ok. So here is the situation. I have been looking for an

[RBW] SALE or TRADE : SCHWINN Ladies' PARAMOUNT

2012-07-01 Thread Charlie
1976 SCHWINN Ladies' PARAMOUNT - FRAMESET ( FRAME + FORK) SCHWINN CALLES IT A 22" - IT ACTUALY MEASURES ABOUT 1/2" SMALLER. IT IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION - LOOKS LIKE IT WAS NEVER RIDDEN. FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS CASH OR USPS MONEY ORDER ( NO PAY THING ) SHIPPING AT THE ACTUAL COST. TRADE FOR LIKE P

[RBW] Re: tricky rack mounting

2012-07-01 Thread Earl Grey
I assume your front fender has an L-bracket which you placed behind the fork crown? You might be able to place it in front of the crown, which would gain you an inch or so. Perhaps not enough to bother... Gernot On Jul 1, 7:58 pm, Leslie wrote: > I've got aluminum fenders on my Ram from VO;  I

[RBW] Re: tricky rack mounting

2012-07-01 Thread Leslie
I've got aluminum fenders on my Ram from VO; I like them, but they weren't fun to mount, as I was fitting them over 32's. They're long; however, I don't think VO carries the anodized aluminum anymore... This is the first time I've used the SKS/Esge fenders; they seem fine, I'm just short in

[RBW] Re: Hunqa/Sam Handlebars

2012-07-01 Thread Marc Irwin
If you are going to use the Hunq for anything besides single tracking, I would recommend the Bosco Bullmoose. You will get more variety in your positions for long days on the road, and there is plenty of room to set up the shifters and levers anyway you would need. Marc On Friday, June 29, 20