[RBW] Re: I like!

2013-12-16 Thread Philip Williamson
That tan Legolas was bringing a tear to my earlier, too. Perfect proportions, unusual and understated color. My size... Philip www.biketinker.com (updated style for 2014) On Sunday, December 15, 2013 4:47:01 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: ...and wish I could afford! The perfect all rounders!

Re: [RBW] Re: I like!

2013-12-16 Thread Peter Morgano
Tan would be a good color for the new QB/Simpleone idea. Just make it like the old one, room for 45s, sell it for 1k, job done. On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 3:14 AM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: That tan Legolas was bringing a tear to my earlier, too. Perfect proportions,

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2013-12-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Shawn I've been admiring your XO3 in the snaps where it show's up in your blog! Maybe yours is lonely and wants a twin!!! :) -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Rivendells BBH Opening party and overnight.

2013-12-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
Beautiful! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, December 15, 2013 10:06:56 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: More of a welcome back ride for good old riding buddy Tommy. Glad to have him back feels like he never left. Tommy and I were back to our old shenanigans by racing towards the ranger

[RBW] First Editions for Charity

2013-12-16 Thread Jan Heine
Just a quick note that Bicycle Quarterly Presss has a small number (three) sets of signed first editions of our three books – *The Golden Age of Handmade Bicycles, The Competition Bicycle* and *René Herse* – available. Each set also includes four ready-to-frame art prints, as well as an

[RBW] Re: The Mysteries of Bike Assembly

2013-12-16 Thread Kieran J
Hey Michael, How are you liking the 620 as a conversion? I'm wondering about doing a similar route with a 1983 620, and I'd be interested to hear your impressions, comparing 700c (or 27 I guess) to 650b on the same frame. Kieran On Friday, October 11, 2013 10:59:37 AM UTC-4, Michael

[RBW] Re: Rivendells BBH Opening party and overnight.

2013-12-16 Thread Shoji Takahashi
You guys! Lots of fun looking at your pics, Manny. This one looks like a movie story board... put it together now: World Premiere at BBH next year. Maybe Jay R. would do it? On Monday, December 16, 2013 8:33:31 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Beautiful! With abandon, Patrick On

[RBW] Re: What deals they were!

2013-12-16 Thread Ryan
Considering that Carbon race bikes with top-of-the line SRAM or Campy or Shimano can tip 5 figures (Gulp!) in Canada (Specialized, Cervelo,Scott...etc) , Rivs are still a bargain for comparison, though: 1997 Riv all-rounder $1325 w cream headtube and my name + Phil BB and Tange Rollerball

[RBW] Re: What deals they were!

2013-12-16 Thread Brewster Fong
Agree, a custom Riv is currently at $3500. When you look at other custom builders, that's pretty much in the middle. On the high end, you can wait 5+ years and get yourself a Vanilla or Richard Sachs and pay whatever the going rate is at the time your name is called, I believe right now

[RBW] FS White Industries VBC Chainrings

2013-12-16 Thread Trevor saxton
Up for sale is White Industries VBC Mountain Cranks Very lightly used 42/26 Chaninrings, 170mm less than 200 miles Will add Brand New 46/30 chainring set up as eel with bolts l, a 32t single ring and a white industries tool for removing the Chainrings. Looking for $400 US all in, including

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2013-12-16 Thread RoadieRyan
When folks are asking $200 on CL for rusty all original (dry rotted tires, rusty cables, etc) Schwinn Varsities then $180 for a nice BStone, low end or not, is a deal. On Sunday, December 15, 2013 10:28:28 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: Now now, Shawn :) $180 is a fair price, and that's a

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2013-12-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
LOL, that's true Ryan that some of those CL listings are truly absurd, particularly in the Bay Area. On Monday, December 16, 2013 10:40:24 AM UTC-8, RoadieRyan wrote: When folks are asking $200 on CL for rusty all original (dry rotted tires, rusty cables, etc) Schwinn Varsities then $180

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2013-12-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
Asking ≠ Getting. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, December 16, 2013 11:40:24 AM UTC-7, RoadieRyan wrote: When folks are asking $200 on CL for rusty all original (dry rotted tires, rusty cables, etc) Schwinn Varsities then $180 for a nice BStone, low end or not, is a deal. On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: I like!

2013-12-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Those are very yummy, both of them. Are they gone off the BLUG, though? Those darn LotR lawyers had 'em removed! Boo. On Sunday, December 15, 2013 4:47:01 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: ...and wish I could afford! The perfect all rounders! From Blug (sorry, don't know how to comment

Re: [RBW] Re: I like!

2013-12-16 Thread Joe Bunik
Whoa, Legolas mirage!!! ;-) I'll ask Sean... Speaking proudly/humbly as an L owner myself (3rd owner: ex-Mike Godwin, nee Joe Brandt)... these are damned fine rides! Patrick's suggestion of them as an All-Rounder is intriguing - it's a light, spirited bike which handles superbly in the RBW

[RBW] FS: Grip King, VO Grand Cru Cranks, RBW Randi Jo hat, Red Wing 875, Pendleton Wool Shirt...

2013-12-16 Thread jinxed
I'm multi tasking with a closet clean out. Our new house is smaller than the old one, so I've been instructed to thin. Plus I need to acquire some a few more parts for my incoming Ocean Air Rambler! I'll be adding to this list as I unpack. -MKS Grip King pedals. Plenty use had, plenty use

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2013-12-16 Thread Joe Bernard
True, and my admonition that the '92 XO-3 is lowest-end is not the same as low-end. Bridgestone didn't do cheap, lousy bikes. Some were just less expensive, a bit heavier, and lugless. My '93 XO-5 (same bike, new number) was a great city bike which I also took to the singletrack (with the stock

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2013-12-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
Joe Bernard and the 1992 XO-3 might be not cool, but they are also not dumb On Monday, December 16, 2013 1:12:17 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: True, and my admonition that the '92 XO-3 is lowest-end is not the same as low-end. Bridgestone didn't do cheap, lousy bikes. Some were just less

[RBW] Re: FS: Grip King, VO Grand Cru Cranks, RBW Randi Jo hat, Red Wing 875, Pendleton Wool Shirt...

2013-12-16 Thread jinxed
Forgot to add: VO Cranks are 170 length FYI, could use some VP-001 pedals. Blue, Yellow, Grey... -- 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] Re: I like!

2013-12-16 Thread Dave Redmon
What's that suspended from the top of the seat tube of the tan bike? Dave in Kansas On Sunday, December 15, 2013 6:47:01 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: ...and wish I could afford! The perfect all rounders! From Blug (sorry, don't know how to comment on-blug, so y'all'll have to hear it

[RBW] WTB: Nitto Campee front rack

2013-12-16 Thread Mike Cine
Anybody have one kicking around? Thanks! -- 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,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Campee front rack

2013-12-16 Thread Bill Lindsay
There are about a half-dozen Nitto racks that have a Campee sticker on them. Which one do you want? The Nitto Mini Front that Rivendell sells has a Campee sticker on it: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r2.htm It's model number is the 32F Ben's Cycle carries 6 different models of Nitto

Re: [RBW] Re: I like!

2013-12-16 Thread Eric Norris
Looks like a blinky light. --Eric Norris Email: campyonly...@me.com Web: www.campyonly.com Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy On Dec 16, 2013, at 8:00 AM, Dave Redmon davered...@hotmail.com wrote: What's that suspended from

[RBW] Re: Who pre ordered an English Jacket?

2013-12-16 Thread Montclair BobbyB
IF YOU WEAR A SIZE XXL, there's a seller on eBay with one (or possibly more) Nike Ventile shells (with removable liner)... Retail $725... blowout price $149 !!! I was a bit leery (at this price) and took a gamble, but I just received mine in the mail, and it appears to be the genuine article;

[RBW] Re: Two Beautiful Months of Morning Coffee, Outside

2013-12-16 Thread hsmitham
Cocochen, Okay maybe the coconut is wearing thin...nah! You folks up there truly inspire me to get the F*** up in the morning and brew some tea. Thanks for sharing the images thoroughly enjoyed the compilation. And look forward the new ones. ~Coco-Hughey. On Thursday, December 12, 2013

[RBW] Re: FS: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2013-12-16 Thread Shawn Granton
Tony, thanks! Unfortunately my bike herd is in thinning mode especially where it comes to overlap/redundancy, so I don't need another XO-3 right now. (XO 1 or 2, maybe for the right price!) And after all this banter, it would be nice if Captain Conway shows some photos of his bike and how much

[RBW] Re: FS: SlickerSack Platrack

2013-12-16 Thread Allan in Portland
Bump. With pictures this time. And a new price. $260, or make me an offer. But be quick. I'm leaving town Thursday. Thursday *morning* is the last day I'll be able to ship before January 2014. http://www.flickr.com/photos/47116230@N00/sets/72157631920243259/ Also, the tweed cycling shorts are

[RBW] Who was RBW back in the 1960's?

2013-12-16 Thread Michael
Who made the USA's finest lugged, steel, frames back then and what were the prices like? -- 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] New RBW Silver brand chainrings available!

2013-12-16 Thread Michael
Very cool. Wouldn't it be cool if they had a whole line of Silver branded components? Could deck out the whole frameset with complete Silver build. Wonder if they will only sell these rings from now on at RBW? Glad to know there is a place where I can buy rings for my favoritest Sugino XD2

[RBW] Re: FS: Possibly off topic but not by too much: Classic Burberry trench.

2013-12-16 Thread Allan in Portland
Yes, really sad to see the change in size. I was just about to offer a Slickersack, Platrack, and two pair of tweed cycling shorts. :) -Allan On Friday, December 13, 2013 11:28:29 AM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: On topic content: fine cotton and wool, made by loving craftsmen in thatched

[RBW] Re: FS: SlickerSack Platrack

2013-12-16 Thread Allan in Portland
Tweed shorts are spoken for. On Monday, December 16, 2013 10:03:08 PM UTC-8, Allan in Portland wrote: Bump. With pictures this time. And a new price. $260, or make me an offer. But be quick. I'm leaving town Thursday. Thursday *morning* is the last day I'll be able to ship before January

Re: [RBW] Who was RBW back in the 1960's?

2013-12-16 Thread Tim McNamara
On Dec 17, 2013, at 12:27 AM, Michael john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Who made the USA's finest lugged, steel, frames back then and what were the prices like? Albert Eisentraut was sort of the granddaddy of American frame builders, so perhaps him. Tom Ritchey built fine lugged frames in