[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Here's me on my Rom. (Have changed the front rack since then.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/14724719@N08/8128650274/in/photostream Nick W. On Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:41:47 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: > > We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. > > Post some pics of yourself

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

http://flic.kr/p/dQhZKG Not a riv, but lugged 80's MTB and Sackville. Brian Hanson Seattle, WA On Mar 29, 2013, at 6:09 PM, Kelly wrote: > Well as long as it doesn't have to be a "good picture" I'll bite. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8561086578/in/set-72157632471917923 > > Me

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

yes what a great shot! On Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:51:12 PM UTC-7, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: > > My 4-year old and I often go on little bike excursions... often to a > nearby MUP with some fun dirt side paths. Usually I'm behind the camera but > on this day he asked if he could take the pics

Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

I am 0/4. The last two sets came off in small pieces. This time I used less Gorilla Glue! On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:46 PM, Matthew J wrote: > VERY CAREFUL! I've succeeded once out of maybe four tries. > > -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Group

[RBW] Re: Resist nomads on a hilsen

I'm curious how they ride, I tried a set of the 35's and they rode fast and cornered great but didn't track straight very well. Might have been just a bad tire, but I took them off and went back to JB's. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm

Ed: I've had two good friends that have had knee replacements. In both cases, cycling was strongly recommended for physical therapy. These guys were both in their late 60s. One guy had the replacement in October & we toured Portugal 6 months later. You may want to ask about the recommended

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Ain't that true. Nothing of me on my Quickbeam, but here's one by Manny of me on my Salsa, probably the best picture anyone's ever taken of me riding: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/8344536868/in/faves-85709120@N07/ On Friday, March 29, 2013 8:51:10 AM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Well as long as it doesn't have to be a "good picture" I'll bite. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/8561086578/in/set-72157632471917923 Me on my Homer. Kelly On Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:41:47 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > > We always post pics of our bikes, but rarely us on them. > > P

[RBW] Re: Resist nomads on a hilsen

I just ordered a pair. They look nice. I can give my wife her tires back now. :) Kelly On Friday, March 29, 2013 7:54:49 PM UTC-5, Seth Vidal wrote: > > Hey all, > I got a pair of the nomad 45mm tires for the hilsen. Not had a chance for > a longer ride yet but just around the block has felt

[RBW] Resist nomads on a hilsen

Hey all, I got a pair of the nomad 45mm tires for the hilsen. Not had a chance for a longer ride yet but just around the block has felt fine. A little squishy. :-) Some pics of the clearance here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/8600628151/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/skvidal/8600628045/

Re: [RBW] New Riv owner

Thanks -- interesting. My two remaining customs define bicycle quality -- the later one turned 10 years old this month. And over the years I experience again and again how surprising the Rivs fit and feel, when I get back on them after riding other bikes for a while, even nice bikes. The Rivs just

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

I'll bet they were linin' up to buy you a Fat Tire Ale at the Hot Tomato Cafe that evening... yessir... Come on out April 25-28 for this year's fest. We'll be hangin out in a fun trailer with a patio on the roof... I won't be riding my Bomba, but I may ship my Niner MCR (steel non-suspended) 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki Shake Down Ride!

I was a 5 sport letterman, I am black belt and had offers to play college football, albeit AAA schools, haha. I used to be competitive in most things but no offense to cyclists or runners in general but I just never saw them as something that needed to be competitive. I ran cross country but it wa

Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

VERY CAREFUL! I've succeeded once out of maybe four tries. >>> -- >> 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-bun...@googlegroups.

Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

if you are careful you can use a heat gun and get them so the glue is gooey and pull them off, but one wrong pull and they will tear so have patience. On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 5:09 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > I've never really had any luck doing that, as the glue I'd used was > reasonably tenaciou

[RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm

Ed, I'm pondering this, but I can't go as hi as $2500. If you don't get offers in that range, would you please send me an email. Michael On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 7:57:16 PM UTC-4, Ed S wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I'm new in the group although I've been reading the posts every now and > th

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

I have used about a half dozen velcro wire ties to attach a small basket to a small front rack. You can't get them as tight as zips, so the trick is to use a bunch at opposite points. Michael On Friday, March 29, 2013 3:52:06 PM UTC-4, clayton wrote: > > Hi folks, > > A while back I asked the

[RBW] Re: Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

I've never really had any luck doing that, as the glue I'd used was reasonably tenacious and I did not take the time. They broke up pretty well both times. You'd need something slender and sharpened, reasonably flexible to work around between the grip and the bar to separate the grip from the

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

No, it was the amount of cable pulled for each shift that was different prior to the introduction of 9-speed SIS. The cog spacing was the same between Dura-ace and other shimano cassettes with the same number of cogs. See http://sheldonbrown.com/dura-ace.html. On 30/03/13 03:00, Joe Bernard wr

[RBW] Re: Will a Hilsen fit the Rock N Road Tires?

On Friday, March 29, 2013 4:31:55 AM UTC-7, Dennis Hogan wrote: > > My AHH fit the R&R's without fenders. The ride was amazing on road and > gravel. Unfortunately, I > am in Portland and could not fit fenders with them. They were sold to a > list member. I am currently running Continental Cycl

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

Going off on a tangent. I have a Dura-Ace Uniglide hub. The first and second position cogs are DA Uniglide. The remaining cogs and spacers are 7-speed Hyperglide (wide spline filed down). It all fits on the hub just fine. I've made indexed shifting work with a non-DA shifter and derailer, but

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv owner

Hey Pondero,You're bikes are beautiful Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2013, at 5:11 AM, Pondero wrote: > Hey John, > > North Texas Riv owner reporting in. All's well up in northwest Denton > County... > > http://pawndero.wordpress.com/ > > Come up and do some rural rides with me. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Brothers

Agreed! The Bosco Bars rule!!! On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM, Joe Bunik wrote: > On 3/29/13, Joe Bunik wrote: > > I believe it was Kevin who said it best... "I am the King of all I > survey!" > > *quote attribution to John, not KevEn... =- jb > > -- > You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

I didn't read the whole Sheldon article you linked and I'm sure you're aware of this 'cos you build your own cassettes, but just in case—he does also have a cheat sheet for cassette spacing . -- You received this message because you are subscribe

Re: [RBW] How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

Great idea and excellent execution. I think it looks clean and elegant myself. David On Mar 29, 2013, at 3:52 PM, clayton wrote: > Hi folks, > > A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and it's > quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me thinkin

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

Amazing! Great job. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-o

Re: [RBW] New Riv owner

"impromptu detours" YES! That sums up my love of my Hunqapillar beautifully. I can always turn off on unexplored roads and trails, and when they get to narrow, park and run. Shere freedom and delight. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 29, 2013 2:08:10 PM UTC-6, john muhl wrote: > > On Thu

[RBW] Re: New Riv owner

On Friday, March 29, 2013 7:11:16 AM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: > Hey John, > > North Texas Riv owner reporting in. All's well up in northwest Denton > County... > > http://pawndero.wordpress.com/ > > Come up and do some rural rides with me. > > Chris > Sanger, Texas > Looks like fun riding. I'm nur

Re: [RBW] New Riv owner

On Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:40:22 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > Welcome to the club; the products are addictive. > > Beside its good looks, please describe what you like about the Atlantis. > I guess it's mostly the same stuff as others like about other Rivs; comfort, ride quality, versatil

[RBW] Re: Two rack questions

Thanks, good answers on both points... I will carry some extra bolts, an excellent backup that I would not have thought of! -- 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, se

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

Nice! It looks elegant from where I sit. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, March 29, 2013 1:52:06 PM UTC-6, clayton wrote: > > Hi folks, > > A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and > it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me > thinking on

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

That is awesome. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki Shake Down Ride!

Fascinating, Patrick. I'm the opposite. I was über competitive pre-brain injury. One of the hardest things for me to learn was to avoid going anaerobic because of the additional stress and hormones it releases. What I discovered, for me anyway, was just how much more enjoyment I got out of doin

[RBW] Re: How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

*It might have helped if I had added the photo link, huh? Here it is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireman483/8600197377/in/photostream/* On Friday, March 29, 2013 12:52:06 PM UTC-7, clayton wrote: > > Hi folks, > > A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and > it's qu

[RBW] Re: New Riv owner

On Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:48:40 PM UTC-5, Rambouilleting Utahn wrote: > What tires do you have on your Atlantis? > The really great Bruce Gordon Rock n' Road. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: New Riv owner

On Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:39:08 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote: > Congrats! What's under the bartape? Looks cushy. >> > Cheapo cork tape. It adds just a touch of squish and the extra fatness fits my hand better than cloth on bar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

[RBW] How I made a quick release basket that can be installed and removed in seconds, or even one handed.

Hi folks, A while back I asked the groups opinion of the public bikes basket and it's quick release. The opinions I got back were negative and got me thinking on how to adapt a basket that could be installed and removed easily but be very secure. I live without a car and use my Atlantis for gro

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki Shake Down Ride!

On Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:26:42 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > what are people really "training" for other that for more riding? > Training is more a byproduct of my lifestyle than anything else. I'm very goal oriented and tend to set goals in the areas of my life in which I have some pass

Re: [RBW] Anyone oil and beeswax cork grips?

This reminds me of the joke about the Vietnam-era jungle boot. Instructions printed on the boot included the gnomic "Do not boil". One GI added freehand: "Just peel and eat." On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 12:52 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Has anyone tried oiling and beeswaxing the cork grips? I am th

[RBW] Anyone oil and beeswax cork grips?

Has anyone tried oiling and beeswaxing the cork grips? I am thinking of trying this rather than shellac in the hopes of a better grip with sweaty hands. We use a 4:1 blend of coconut oil:beeswax on my oak platform pedals and I love the feel of it on my feet. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourH

[RBW] Tips for Removing Cork Grips?

I'll be giving the bull moose Bosco bars a try, shifting from Albatross bars. Any tips for removing the cork grips in one piece so I can reuse them? They were installed by Riv when I bought the bike a year ago and are glued on. With abandon, Patrick www.MindYourHeadCoop.org www.OurHolyConceptio

[RBW] Re: Bosco bars - bullmoose vs others

I have the regular on my Hillborne and the Bullmoose on my Hunq. I like them both, I do have the regular bars set at a slight angle down but the bullmoose work fine also, I'm using a 12cm stem on the regular so there is not much difference in the reach. Marc On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:48

RE: [RBW] Re: Shimano bar-end shifters & Albatross bars for commuting

Grip shifters are the crack of the bike world. Or the Krispy Kremes, not sure which. (They ARE different, right?) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PATRICK MOORE Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 1:35 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re:

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano bar-end shifters & Albatross bars for commuting

Amen to this. I had a hardish day yesterday (hardly epic; I'm just weak) and, at the end of the day faced an 8.3 mile return commute involving a modest headwind and 5+ miles of climbing, of which 1 was steep, the rest rolling -- all in a 72" fixed gear on a bike weighing 28 lb with load. No sprin

[RBW] Re: Bosco Brothers

On 3/29/13, Joe Bunik wrote: > I believe it was Kevin who said it best... "I am the King of all I survey!" *quote attribution to John, not KevEn... =- jb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: Long Shen trip

and a new bike! The Clem Smith Jr! It's like waiting for the next season of Downton Abbey, waiting for the next Rivendell model. On Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:56:06 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > I very much enjoy the account of this that is currently on the Rivendell > Blug. > > > Sent

[RBW] Re: Shimano bar-end shifters & Albatross bars for commuting

This is a good point. I only recently picked up my first singlespeed (that's built and actually being ridden), a Dahon folder, and I'm a little shocked how not-a big-deal it is to be in one gear over varied elevations. It's already transformed the way I ride my derailer bikes, which I had clear

[RBW] Bosco Brothers

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/sets/72157633119243122 Joe's Bike Garage and Warehouse wields at least a slightly corrupting influence over friends and neighbors, as you'll see in my buddy Mike's bike. Our families are close in age, and he's slowly but surely coming under the spell of RBW/B

[RBW] Re: Two rack questions

It's totally OK to use the dogbone brazeon up the chainstay. That's what they put it there for. Whether the dropout braze on or the dogbone braze on is stronger is not super important in my opinion, because I think people break the bolt far more often than they break the braze on. I like the

[RBW] Re: Shimano bar-end shifters & Albatross bars for commuting

Hi, Erl It sounds to me that the grip shifters have formed a bit of a bad habit. I had a commuting friend a while back who also had grip shifters on his bike, and the guy was in a new gear like every two seconds, and this was on a flat commute. He'd quickly shift through all his gears between s

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

Thanks, Joe -- I'm not entirely sure myself, but have reached that minimal level of confidence that I will spend a little $ to find out if I am wrong or right. Will report. PAM On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Uhh..beats me, Patrick. Sheldon's answer - and he clearly kne

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

Uhh..beats me, Patrick. Sheldon's answer - and he clearly knew his stuff - is much more complicated than mine, and I'm now utterly confused. Good luck, young man! On Friday, March 29, 2013 9:17:17 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > Joe -- thanks. I just found this: > > http://sheldonbrown.com/dur

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Yessir! We rode everything in Fruita BUT the bench and I dont play that even on a full suspension. It's funny, that weekend just happened to be Fat Tire Fest and we had no idea till we arrived. Needless to say we got some odd looks and comments. I passed a few MTB's going downhill and got some

Re: [RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

Joe -- thanks. I just found this: http://sheldonbrown.com/dura-ace.html Which, being interpreted, saith (at least methinks it saith) that thou canst index any 5 mm-spaced Shimano cogset with a pre-1997 Dura Ace rd as long as thou havest / we/you/they have the matched shifters. Or maybe saith it

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Climbing Old La Honda on my Atlantis near Woodside, California. https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/262744_10151306751196692_1547264971_n.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

Cog spacing, it was narrower than the other 7- and 8-speed groups. In fact, I think you can click-shift 7/8 Dura-Ace with 9-speed shifters. On Friday, March 29, 2013 8:56:21 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > I know that, up to a certain point -- 7 speed or 8 speed -- Dura Ace > indexing was diff

RE: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

+1, Bill - that's terrific. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 11:51 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell. Bombadil Stripes remains one

[RBW] 7 speed Dura Ace indexing versus 7 speed Shimano non-DA indexing

I know that, up to a certain point -- 7 speed or 8 speed -- Dura Ace indexing was different from other Shimano indexing. Question: Was this difference in the cog spacing, or was it in the derailleur pull (ie, in the shifter/rear derailleur combo), or both? Thanks. Patrick Moore, damning Google u

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Bombadil Stripes remains one of my all-time faves... Rated 5 Bic lighters! On Friday, March 29, 2013 11:05:52 AM UTC-4, William wrote: > > I'm self-aborbed so I love pictures of myself. > > Me and Homer, not riding but in a pretty spot: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/onehappycog/5389046606/in/

Re: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

In the SFBay, we're lucky to have Manny as resident paparazzi - me and my Legolas: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/7292861352/ =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

WOW, you rode the Kokopelli trails on a Hilsen... I'm impressed...*must be the caffeine*... (and I see you wisely CLIMBED down Horse Thief Bench). I'll be returning there in a few weeks for the Fruita Fat Tire Festival... only this time I'll be sizing up the trails, wondering "*Hmmm, could I c

RE: [RBW] FS: Red Glorious 50cm

Ed: I'm interested. As set up in the pics, what is the measurement from crank center to top of saddle? And what is the measurement from rear edge of saddle to center of the stem clamp? Was this sized/fitted by Rivendell? How tall is your wife, and if you know, what is her PBH? Thanks, Tom

RE: [RBW] Bosco bars - bullmoose vs others

Yes. The Bullmoose are noticeably stiffer, at least to me. I prefer them. But the regular bars are also fantastic, if the fixed position of the Bullmoose doesn't suit you. It's great for me, but I'm kind of average-sized. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@goog

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Heading out on an S48O with my two eldest daughters: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8462457702/in/photostream Climbing Marshal Pass: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8461537388/in/photostream Atop Carnero Pass: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/8460437107/in/photostrea

[RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm

That's a very pretty bike! What's the word on Glorious sizing? For some reason, I keep thinking that the legacy Rivendell mixtes were sized smaller than norm, meaning one should size them smaller than what the "PBH - 26" method indicates. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.

No good ones of a Riv bike with me riding it, but... A "near miss" double panda, on my Quickbeam: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7439949646/in/set-72157630285823166 The most unattractive panda ever taken, which I hereby aver was taken while riding my Quickbeam: http://www.flickr.com/p

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

I'm self-aborbed so I love pictures of myself. Me and Homer, not riding but in a pretty spot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/onehappycog/5389046606/in/faves-45758191@N04/ Me and Homer, riding: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27089900@N00/6277118255/in/faves-45758191@N04/ Me and Bomba, courtesy of M

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm

perfect! On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 9:49 PM, samh wrote: > >However, she's always busy working so she never really had time to ride > the bike except a few times.< > > I would ride that bike in the dark at 11pm holding a candle in each hand > for light. I don't think I could ever be too tire

[RBW] Re: Long Shen trip

Yes indeed. And I posted it on my tumblr feed, but interview with the Long Shen owners was in Rivendell Reader #25 - the “Life Before Leafblowers” edition. 2002. It had three lugs on the cover and also had an interview with the much-missed Sheldon Brown. - Jim / cyclofiend.com / http://abou

[RBW] Re: FS: Red Glorious 50cm

>However, she's always busy working so she never really had time to ride the bike except a few times.< I would ride that bike in the dark at 11pm holding a candle in each hand for light. I don't think I could ever be too tired to mount that red chariot. I'm sorry to hear about your wife's hea

[RBW] Feeler trade, bay area locals - My Hunqapillar 54cm for your Atlantis 58cm (F&F only)

Hi there, I always coveted an Atlantis, and fact is, I never use(d) my Hunq on the trails. Wife says the herd cannot expand any further, so looking to trade. I have a Hunqapillar 54cm F&F - waterford made, 2011, excellent condition, tiny decal issue on downtube. You have a Atlantis 58cm F&F,

[RBW] Will a Hilsen fit the Rock N Road Tires?

My AHH fit the R&R's without fenders. The ride was amazing on road and gravel. Unfortunately, I am in Portland and could not fit fenders with them. They were sold to a list member. I am currently running Continental Cyclecross 42 that Riv stocked at one time and they work with SLS Urban Cross 6

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar

Thanks Joe. With the bend noted, this just confirms what others have old me. Ditch the bar or hang it on the garage wall. Four dollars to the bike coop. A good cause. With its stamping saying GB and British Made I'd assume it's a Gerry Burgess that probably was salvaged off a Schwinn. I'm still w

RE: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

What a great picture! Kid's got talent From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Smitty Schmidt Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 2:51 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell. My 4-year old a

[RBW] Re: Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Here a set from a trip to Fruita Colorado on 2010. Lots of self piloted A.H.H. action content along with my buddy and his custom Funk Titanium all rounder. On Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:41:47 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote: > > We

RE: [RBW] Re: Swapping Bars & Threaded Stems

So sorry about your problems, Liesl, but all miles are good miles - even those upright ones! As for the stem issue, this combo - quill adapter, and threadless stem piece -- from VO is, IMO, quite attractive - though more expensive than the Nashbar: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/compo

Re: [RBW] Pics of you on your Rivendell.

Curiously, I don't have any pics of myself on any of my Rivendells. Though I was wearing a woolywarm jersey and MUSA shorts in this pic (a pic that effectively demonstrates the term "there's no fool like and old fool," I think) http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738390@N08/6407437619/in/photostream/l

[RBW] Re: New Riv owner

Hey John, North Texas Riv owner reporting in. All's well up in northwest Denton County... http://pawndero.wordpress.com/ Come up and do some rural rides with me. Chris Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

Re: [RBW] Re: Swapping Bars & Threaded Stems

Shoji and Jeremy are correct, the V brake lever won't work with cantilevers unless it has the adapter built in. Unfortunately, the set of Soma Oxfords I have sitting around have Tektro V brake levers or I'd off them to you to try. Let me know if the other swap is too much of a hassle. Am pretty

[RBW] Re: Swapping Bars & Threaded Stems

Och! The nerve! I pray your issues resolve and you have many more miles in the saddle, however upright. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:04:49 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: > > Friends, today I found out that my neck officially has some vertebral > problems, and I think I'm gonna ne

[RBW] Re: Wasco County Country Bike Ramble - April 6 - Eastern OR

Bump... RSVP is NOT required. In spite of that, I've heard from a handful of people off list. It sounds like there'll be at least 5 of us and maybe up to 10 if those on the fence make it. Should be a good day riding through the countryside. --Smitty On Sunday, March 24, 2013 9:18:11 AM UT