Re: [RBW] Subject Lines

I dont understand these responses to the o.p. He was just asking for some support in everyone following the rules and gets met with the usual "deal with it" type feedback? This forum needs some serious moderator help. There are too many off topic posts, too often people dont trim before they pos

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you fit 130 mm modern group specs with old 126 mm spacing?

I'm sorry to say my experience with many bike stores here in Southern California has been that they are devoted to selling new race bikes, that's where the $$ is in their business plan. I have found some local coop type institutions around rehabilitating old bikes, tho they can be dis-organize

[RBW] Why yes. It was snowing on Mt Ham.

First of all to set the record straight we didn't know it was going to snow at the top. As beautiful as snow is it's pretty stupid to put yourself in any type danger without being properly prepared. When the date got nearer I figured it was just going to be a long wet ride after the second day.

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

The drive down the 101 is pretty nice... if you're going to do a roadtrip, it's a good one! Would be great if you and/or anyone else could make it down! On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM, James Warren wrote: > > That would be so frickin' sweet! > > > On Feb 20, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Manuel Acosta w

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you fit 130 mm modern group specs with old 126 mm spacing?

On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 8:41 PM, hsmitham wrote: > > I asked my LBS and they figured it couldn't be done. > Wow, I'm all for supporting one's LBS, but it's too bad they have such limited knowledge. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Loaded into the calendar. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:10:18 PM UTC-8, James Warren wrote: > > > That would be so frickin' sweet! > > > On Feb 20, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Looks good. Rob. Let's see if the planets aline and I can convince the > lady frien

Re: [RBW] OT Bunyan Velo

Really cool, Jim. Beautiful photos and super tasteful layout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Please take and post many photos. I've not seen the Ventura/Ojai/Santa Paula/Filmore area for 30+ years. It was beautiful back then -- orange groves and hills. On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Looks good. Rob. Let's see if the planets aline and I can convince the lady > fr

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

That would be so frickin' sweet! On Feb 20, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Looks good. Rob. Let's see if the planets aline and I can convince the lady > friend to get down there. > > > On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: > Save the Date, if you still can

[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Looks good. Rob. Let's see if the planets aline and I can convince the lady friend to get down there. On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:12:01 AM UTC-8, rperks wrote: > > Save the Date, if you still can, and have the time to make it to our > little part of the SoCal playground. April 7 is gelli

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chicas on Pine Tar Soap

Read the original post, Brian. I know it's tempting to respond, but she was pretty specific. On 2/20/2013 8:01 PM, BrianMcG wrote: I have used it, and initailly I thought the tubes I also ordered from Riv had somehow permeated the soap. But after using it I was amazed at the clean feeling I

[RBW] Re: Can you fit 130 mm modern group specs with old 126 mm spacing?

Hi Jim, Thanks, I asked my LBS and they figured it couldn't be done. I'd heard of cold-setting which didn't appeal to me as it sounds tricky. I plan on purchasing an old 1985 Trek which I believe the routing should work O.K. Building up a bike for club rides. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wednesday, F

Re: [RBW] Subject Lines

Thread drift, alone, will negate most subject lines within three responses. Your request is a pipe dream, but I fully appreciate the desire. In the big picture this is still one of the most civilized forums you'll ever participate in. On 2/20/2013 6:04 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: I would mu

[RBW] Can you fit 130 mm modern group specs with old 126 mm spacing?

Cable routing for new components on old frames may be an issue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Can you fit 130 mm modern group specs with old 126 mm spacing?

Yes, generally speaking you can put a 130 mm hub in 126 mm dropouts on a steel bike. Cold-setting (bending) the frame isn't necessary. Just pull the stays apart a little as you slide in the rear wheel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Swap: 58cm Ram for Saluki, Hilsen

im looking for trade my 58cm Rambouillet framset for your 58cm Saluki or 59cm Hilsen frameset not looking to sell outright at the moment. off-list please mike goldman warwick,r.i. How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to

[RBW] Re: Riv Chicas on Pine Tar Soap

I have used it, and initailly I thought the tubes I also ordered from Riv had somehow permeated the soap. But after using it I was amazed at the clean feeling I had. I only use Pinetar soap now. If I stay somewhere else and forget my soap and have to use regular I feel all scuzzy. Its awesom

Re: [RBW] Can you fit 130 mm modern group specs with old 126 mm spacin g?

i have a few 1980's frames that i've retro-fit with 8 and 9 speed shimano components/STI shifters. i do respace the frame to either 130 or 135mm...go easy when going from 126 to 135 How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick t

[RBW] Re: Sam sighting, KPIX local news

Looked at the pics. Yes, crazy as a loon! I thought we lived in California just so we didn't have to cycle through stuff like that? Reid (burrowing down into his cozy little nest) On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 7:42:47 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > An orange Hillborne, you say...? >> >> h

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

One in the same! (I think...) On Feb 20, 2013, at 7:10 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Sounds like a great ride. Curious though David of Redlands has a tentative > date also set for April 7th? Just wondering? > > Hugh > Sunland, Ca > > On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:22:48 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller w

[RBW] Can you fit 130 mm modern group specs with old 126 mm spacing?

Hey there sprocket heads, a little off topic but curious if any of you have experience rehabing old frame sets with modern 10 speed groups? In advance thanks. Hugh Sunland, Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscrib

Re: [RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

April 7 is all BuenaVentura, all the time! On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:10 PM, hsmitham wrote: > Sounds like a great ride. Curious though David of Redlands has a tentative > date also set for April 7th? Just wondering? > > Hugh > Sunland, Ca > > > On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:22:48 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

Sounds like a great ride. Curious though David of Redlands has a tentative date also set for April 7th? Just wondering? Hugh Sunland, Ca On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 6:22:48 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: > > this is a fun ride in the mountains above Ventura. April should be perfect > for gr

[RBW] Chilly Hilly 2013

Any other riders signed up for Chilly Hilly this weekend? Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

this is a fun ride in the mountains above Ventura. April should be perfect for green hills and wildflowers. I'm planning on making the drive up from Carlsbad. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Subject Lines

Get over it Francis. On Feb 20, 2013 9:04 PM, "Michael Hechmer" wrote: > I would much appreciate it if posters strove to create subject lines which > provided a clear insight into the topic being written about. There are too > many threads to follow and I need more guidance to know which ones ar

[RBW] Subject Lines

I would much appreciate it if posters strove to create subject lines which provided a clear insight into the topic being written about. There are too many threads to follow and I need more guidance to know which ones are relevant to either my interest or knowledge. Gracias, Michael -- You re

Re: [RBW] OT Bunyan Velo

Thanks for that link Jim. Good stuff! Dan On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 3:41 PM, Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Bunyan Velo is a new online publication by a local guy that is focused on > bicycle travel and adventure. I wrote an article and provided a bunch of > photos for the first issue, which was re

[RBW] Re: OT Bunyan Velo

very cool online mag Jim. Some of my favorite blogs have articles listed too. ~mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+u

Re: [RBW] Re: Luxos B dynamo light user review

Now for sale on Riv site. http://www.rivbike.com/German-Headlight-p/ltd-01.htm On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Hoffsta wrote: > I agree. While this light seems functionally perfect, it would look > totally out of place on my vintage commuter with all silver components. > Looking forward to mor

[RBW] OT Bunyan Velo

Bunyan Velo is a new online publication by a local guy that is focused on bicycle travel and adventure. I wrote an article and provided a bunch of photos for the first issue, which was released today. It's really nicely done, in my opinion, and I think some of you will enjoy it. http://www.bunya

[RBW] Re: Sam sighting, KPIX local news

Hey Jim, you were on the TV tubes last night! On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 7:42:47 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > An orange Hillborne, you say...? > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/8490414055/in/photostream/ > > - J > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: April 7 SoCal Rive Ride in Ventura

This is a great ride & well worth some travel to get there. If you can, make it a long weekend & take in some more riding along the coast up to Santa Barbara or head south toward LA. Thanks for organizing this Rob. Looking forward to doing it again. dougP On Wednesday, February 20, 2013

[RBW] FS or FT: Size Medium Seagull courier bag, $50 + shipping

https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/ForSale# http://www.seagullbags.com/bags/courierbags/medium/index.html I traded this from the original owner. I've used it perhaps five times. It is the Medium size and was customized by the owner with interior pockets for small items and a flap pocket. (Sea

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to that doggy backpack

More hope. I dunno, Nico seems very fearful of being put into things -- as opposed to merely being in things, even small places: he loves to burrow and usually sleeps bundled up in a blanket or deep under the covers of my bed. So it's not canine claustrophobia. After much teetering back and forth

[RBW] Re: several (big) Toyo Hilsens

I got the email, the 59 sold yesterday afternoon Sorry they only had one -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr..

[RBW] Re: several (big) Toyo Hilsens

Ryan, if you don't have any luck with MSL someone seems to have a 68 cm Rambouillet they're looking to sell over on Large Bicycles. Don't know the seller personally etc... -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: several (big) Toyo Hilsens

I emailed...no 59cm according to Steve. On Feb 19, 11:47 pm, Ryan Ray wrote: > Very interested in the 67 single top tube. Who should I talk to? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Budget Riv? Still on the horizon?

Does any one know if the budget riv is still being considered planned anything? I hope so. And sooner rather than later. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] new photos of Sam sporting center pull brakes

I like it http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/f-hillborne-blue.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.

[RBW] Re: Sam sighting, KPIX local news

An orange Hillborne, you say...? http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/8490414055/in/photostream/ - J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rb

[RBW] Re: Riv Chicas on Pine Tar Soap

i love it (duh). i shower with it consistently, and love catching whiffs of pine when i pack bars of them for orders throughout the day. it leaves me feeling clean and doesn't leave my skin super dry. i have even grated it and used it as a bubble bath, as well as a laundry detergent in a jam.

[RBW] Re: Back to that doggy backpack

I posted this in the last dog thread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iYzLPWJfqqo In my experience, the key is to go really, really slow. We started with one of those soft-sided closed carriers with a big piece of sheepskin-like stuff in the bottom so the dog wouldn't sl

Re: [RBW] An afternoon well spent

www.biketniker.com? Must be the Old Pulteney talking. David Hays Kenmore,New York On Feb 19, 2013, at 11:12 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: > I like the idea of tinkering on a bike, with a glass of whisky and a cigar. I > haven't smoked in years and years... > Tea and honey, and the bike stan

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

I rode both last spring on 42mm Continental Tour Rides. Felt great at the time, and I really appreciated the bit of tread on the muddy C&O :) If/when I ride them again, I'd naturally ride something a bit wider probably. I'm thinking the Big Bens would be the perfect compromise. Duremes or someth

Re: [RBW] An afternoon well spent

I did not own the Ram very long, but i really enjoyed it. I pestered Grant about the Roadeo because i wanted to come as close as possible to the Ram. Since all of my riding is on pavement, i went with the Roadeo. I'll need to put in a more hours on it before giving a review, but the Roadeo fe

[RBW] Nitto Big Rack fitting issue

Scot, Sorry I'm late with this, but I'm always running a couple weeks behind reading the forum. I bought the last of Renaissance Bicycles' Sam Hillbornes, a 56cm double TT, in late Dec. 2010. I was able to fit a Nitto Big Rack without P-clamps using the middle hole at the bottom of the rack and

[RBW] Re: Luxos B dynamo light user review

I agree. While this light seems functionally perfect, it would look totally out of place on my vintage commuter with all silver components. Looking forward to more iterations! On Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:26:34 PM UTC-8, Minh wrote: > > Those Luxos pictures are almost unbelievable to me, it'

[RBW] FS: Misc. Parts

I have some old and new parts for sale here, spring cleaning, I guess; contact me off list if your interestedPrices do not include shipping, which will be whatever USPS charges(1) Park Tool ccp-22 Crank Puller ($10)...(1) set Tektro R559 Brakes, never opened & still in pkg.($55).(1) sug

[RBW] Re: several (big) Toyo Hilsens

The bikes are not on the site, right? I can't find them, anyway; so it's best just to call the shop. On Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:42:22 PM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: > > I was chattin' w/ Steve Cheers at MSL (Mountain Sports Ltd in Bristol, > VA), and he mentioned he still has several Toyo Hilsen

[RBW] Re: OT (for goofball content): Bosco Bars daydreaming

Got me thinkin', maybe some pegs installed on the lowrider bosses, strap a pillow over the stems of the bullmoose bosco's and take the honey for a spin! Marc On Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:48:36 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote: > > I was just visualizing having some Bosco Bars and all the vario

[RBW] Re: A sight to see

He machined several of the components for his bike. Be interesting to see them in motion. To your point, I imagine keeping up with Jan would be an issue for a lot of us. On Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:42:59 PM UTC-6, Tim Tetrault wrote: > > I saw Jan Heine (or at least I swear it could have b

[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and C&O tour

On Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:21:05 AM UTC-5, shawn wrote: > > I am doing the GAP and C&O from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. in May and > was wondering what the opinion was of using 50mm Big Apples for this ride. > Thanks in advance. > Shawn > > Hi I have used these (and Small block 8 26" &

Re: [RBW] An afternoon well spent

> > Congratulations on all counts! Beautiful bike! René -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsub

Re: [RBW] President's Day

Most politicians truly have a heart of service, or they wouldn't subject themselves to it all. I spent several hours in the Delta lounge in Paris DeGaulle chatting with Marion Berry. I was on my way to west Africa, he was coming back from a mission to build hospitals. Mr. Carter is a good ma

[RBW] Re: update RCWS24O

Sounds cool. Hope the conditions turn out favorable, and the camping is awesome for all involved. So jealous! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Re: Looks like a nice 48cm Sam Hillborne

Seems like some questions exist. Sold by Mountain Sports Ltd. of Bristol, VA, 113 miles from the poster. The saddle would suggest that it never even had a good day's ride yet, it's adjustment would imply that the seller isn't the original buyer. Same general city (Knoxville) as a Sam also list