[RBW] Re: Unusual (minor) breakdown

2012-10-21 Thread lungimsam
> > I hope you mean 20C and not 20F...looks like you were wearing shorts!! > > Glad to hear everyone is ok. Sticks and leaves can be dangerous on paths/trails. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: After school bike rides aka Learning Experiences that last for the rest of their lives.

2012-10-21 Thread lungimsam
> > Venture Crew sounds like a fun thing to do. >> Nice teacher. Way to go, Manny. >> > When I was in a special needs type high school, back in the 80's we had > a staff member who took a couple of us ice fishing in the winter. He drove > us out to a lake in his car at like 5am. Showed us how to

[RBW] Re: After school bike rides aka Learning Experiences that last for the rest of their lives.

2012-10-21 Thread lungimsam
> > Venture Crew sounds like a fun thing to do. > Nice teacher. > > When I was in high school, back in the 80's we had a teacher who took a couple of us ice fishing in the winter. We did it two years in a row with Mr. Cruise, and I will never forget the selflessness of that teacher taking us o

Re: [RBW] Unusual (minor) breakdown

2012-10-21 Thread cyclotourist
Glad to hear there was no damage to the rider! On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 10:29 PM, Tom Harrop wrote: > The weather is really nice here at the moment, after a cold spell it's > been in the low 20s (Celsius) for about a week, so we went for a ride > through the forests outside Cologne yesterday. Bec

[RBW] Re: bombadil downtube shifter boss broken

2012-10-21 Thread lungimsam
> > Oops...my bad. DT shifter BOSS. > You mean the part welded to the frame? > You could use a clamp-on boss just to rig it in a jiffy if you cannot find > a better solution as quick as you need. > I'd still call Riv and see what they recommend. > -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Re: bombadil downtube shifter boss broken

2012-10-21 Thread lungimsam
> > Nice shot!! > I would call Rivendell and see who they recommend in the area. > Maybe consider Moustache bars and bar end shifters? I am sure Riv can fix you up real quick with those. Hope you can get it done quick. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread lungimsam
> > Congrats on the recovery!!! > That's great news! > What a blessing to be healthy and riding again! > God bless you. > -- 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/

[RBW] Re: Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
agreed orange bikes in the fall has magical healing properties. Plus they make for good camouflage http://flic.kr/p/dmMp7j -- 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/

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunq on first camping trip...

2012-10-21 Thread Robert F. Harrison
I guess we'll call it Tour de Waimanalo and it was certainly more a tour than the BORAF in that I went, I rode around, and I rode back, camping while there and never raced (well running downhill with a loaded bike can be kind of fun). I left on Friday morning and after 25 miles into the wind, repl

[RBW] Re: FT: Rivet Pearl for B17 Special

2012-10-21 Thread Bill M.
Give it more time and more miles. My Pearl Ti took 4-500 miles to start really getting good, and with over 600 it's still improving. Bill On Friday, October 19, 2012 1:07:06 AM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > I've got a nearly new (under 200 miles) Rivet Pearl saddle that I'm not > coming to grip

Re: [RBW] Hunq on first camping trip...

2012-10-21 Thread Dave
Thanks for the link. I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time! I keep a can of Spam on my desk as a conversation starter. People ask me all the time why it's there; I say, "That's why". On 10/21/2012 8:06 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: This conversation compels me to recite my favorite SPAM

Re: [RBW] Hunq on first camping trip...

2012-10-21 Thread jimD
Excellent! 😋 made me hungry, need fried rice with Spam, JimD On Oct 21, 2012, at 8:06 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > This conversation compels me to recite my favorite SPAM haiku: > http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html > > > > On Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:32:39 PM UTC-4, JimD wrote

[RBW] WTB/WTT 61cm Hilsen for 63cm Hilsen

2012-10-21 Thread Michael Williams
Hey group, just throwing this out there. I was wondering if anyone has a 63cm Hilsen they are looking to sell/trade for a 61. I have a 61cm painted Butterscotch! thanks in advance -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Hunq on first camping trip...

2012-10-21 Thread Montclair BobbyB
This conversation compels me to recite my favorite SPAM haiku: http://www.kbeamer.com/spam_haiku.html On Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:32:39 PM UTC-4, JimD wrote: > > I've learned to enjoy Spam through riding my bike. > No kidding. > The Oregon Bike Ride (definitely not to be confused with Cyc

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride yesterday - Walnut Creek to Redwood City

2012-10-21 Thread Tony
I'll let you know Anne. It'll be with the Grizzly Peak group. Tony On Sunday, October 21, 2012 3:22:21 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > When is "later" going to be? I still haven't done that route and want to. > > On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 3:02 PM, Tony > > wrote: > > Hi David, > > > > Yeah,

[RBW] Re: Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread reynoldslugs
Thanks for the nice comments. Riding feels great... I'm now fixated on Orange - here is a sneak peak at next week's ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/sets/72157631823773929/ Maxie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Beautiful Sam at Bikeworks NYC

2012-10-21 Thread Joe K
The musings here about Bikeworks are encouraging me to get acquainted with them. I think I stopped in the shop 10+ years ago, but don't recall much from that time. I'm in a different borough, but I have relatives in that neighborhood, so it'll be easy. If a NYC has a "BOBish" shop I'd bet it'd b

[RBW] Re: Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread Michael Hechmer
I can only imagine how sweet this ride must have been for you. Be well. Michael On Sunday, October 21, 2012 2:32:50 PM UTC-4, reynoldslugs wrote: > > Ok, I know it's probably off-topic so I'll keep it short. Thanks to this > list and to RBW for daily reading material, motivation and reminders,

Re: [RBW] Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread cyclotourist
Take care of yourself Max. Hope bikes can be part of the recovery! On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 1:18 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > MB: very glad to hear that you are well and that you are now back on > the bike. The Ram looks wonderful. > > > On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 12:32 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > > O

[RBW] Re: Bay Area paint job recommendations?

2012-10-21 Thread Jared Volpe
Thanks for all your input on this. Still trying to figure out what to do. What are the general differences between powder coating and painting? durability and longevity? matte finish versus glossy or clearcoat? can I paint the lugs if I powder coat? I'm new at this so any info is very helpful!

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride yesterday - Walnut Creek to Redwood City

2012-10-21 Thread Anne Paulson
When is "later" going to be? I still haven't done that route and want to. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 3:02 PM, Tony wrote: > Hi David, > > Yeah, Old San Pedro Mountain Road is more historic and a better name. > > It was great! I was on my Hillborne with the usual commute fenders, > albatross bars and

[RBW] bombadil downtube shifter boss broken

2012-10-21 Thread Jared Volpe
hi. was attempting to adjust my downtube cable stop because it wasn't lined up with the cable. didn't feel like I was using too much pressure but obviously was because the shifter boss snapped off. I'd like to get this fixed on the quick as I'm gearing up for a paint job. I guess it is better no

[RBW] bombadil downtube shifter boss broken

2012-10-21 Thread Jared Volpe
hi. was attempting to adjust my downtube cable stop because it wasn't lined up with the cable. didn't feel like I was using too much pressure but obviously was because the shifter boss snapped off. I'd like to get this fixed on the quick as I'm gearing up for a paint job. I guess it is better no

[RBW] Re: Ride yesterday - Walnut Creek to Redwood City

2012-10-21 Thread Tony
Hi David, Yeah, Old San Pedro Mountain Road is more historic and a better name. It was great! I was on my Hillborne with the usual commute fenders, albatross bars and Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700c x 35mm tires. I was happy, considering the fog and dark return home, that I kept the front ligh

[RBW] Re: Ride yesterday - Walnut Creek to Redwood City

2012-10-21 Thread Hetchins52
Hi Tony, Sorry to miss the "Junista" ride. Maybe next time! 23 years ago I lived in Pacifica and worked at the Bicyclery in Half Moon Bay. I would take the "Planet of the Apes" route (never heard it called that until much later) on my MB-1 so as to avoid riding Highway 1 and Devil's Slide on th

Re: [RBW] Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread PATRICK MOORE
MB: very glad to hear that you are well and that you are now back on the bike. The Ram looks wonderful. On Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 12:32 PM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Ok, I know it's probably off-topic so I'll keep it short. Thanks to this > list and to RBW for daily reading material, motivation and re

[RBW] Old MUSA pants and knickers versus new

2012-10-21 Thread PATRICK MOORE
With nighttime temps dipping down to 40 (we get 30* differentials, often more) I've been wearing my new-to-me MUSA pants and knickers, bought at a very good price from a listmember (to whom thanks again). Mine are both medium and are just about perfect in fit, both in snugness and length -- tho' I

[RBW] Ride yesterday - Walnut Creek to Redwood City

2012-10-21 Thread Tony
I was invited to join three other riders and thought I'd make a report for a couple of two,three reasons. It is a great way to extend getting around in the bay area by bike and public transportation and it includes the "Planet of the Apes" route and Tunitas Creek Road. We met at the Daly City B

RE: [RBW] Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread Marc Schwartz
Good on 'ya, Max! Be Well. Marc Las Cruces, NM From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Brian Hanson [stone...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 1:00 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject:

Re: [RBW] Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread James Warren
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. Great spirit is infectious! On Oct 21, 2012, at 11:32 AM, reynoldslugs wrote: > Ok, I know it's probably off-topic so I'll keep it short. Thanks to this list > and to RBW for daily reading material, motivation and reminders, that kept me > from going crazy

[RBW] Ramboullet post-sugery recovery ride. Thanks to list and RBW...and I love orange bikes

2012-10-21 Thread reynoldslugs
Ok, I know it's probably off-topic so I'll keep it short. Thanks to this list and to RBW for daily reading material, motivation and reminders, that kept me from going crazy this summer. Rode yesterday, on my beautiful orange Rambouillet, for first time in three months. Here's the short story:

[RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Atlantis

2012-10-21 Thread rudi
Dropping the price for the Atlantis frame and fork to $1,050. Send me a note if you're interested. On Monday, October 8, 2012 1:42:39 PM UTC-7, rudi wrote: > > I'm selling my 64cm Atlantis, serial #AT-0141. Frame, fork, headset only. > It's an early one, and I've gotten lots of good riding out

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars: New v. Old

2012-10-21 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I own 2 sets of the new Nitto/Riv Bullmoose, and with the extra sweep and width I think the new ones are the bee's knees. BUT.. I do also have a few sets of the older type, and while (as Jeremy said) they do vary in shape, width, sweep and rise, I think alot depends on the bike as to how well

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Sam Hillborne in Seattle (mine) with cream headtube and lots of stuff.

2012-10-21 Thread Scot Brooks
Thanks Reid, yeah it all comes with the bike. Well, I think I'm actually keeping one of the king cages, so everything except that. -- 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.goo