[RBW] Re: Anyone looking for a 52 Betty? This on the SF CL

2014-01-27 Thread Joe Bernard
To a young grad student, so he felt like he did a good deed. This gentlemen seemed motivated to move things today at fire-sale prices, so I thought I'd ask if he had a Brooks. Yep. Got a nice Swallow for a nice price. He seemed like a perfectly legit guy..he just wasn't interested in holding

Re: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
That's a LOT more than a Rivendell cost back then. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:32:37 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: Sure, I'll use it for S24Os. I think the bike probably cost about $150 in 1973. On Sunday, January 26, 2014 7:10:46 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:

[RBW] Re: Saddle Tattoos and Hot Chocolate!

2014-01-27 Thread Liesl
Wise words, Manny. And now I need to know about all the wood burning! Are the saddles wood burned too? My cheap wood burner crapped out in New Zealand, and now I'm fixin' to get a non-crappy one. Hadn't thought about saddles And plus I need one of those BBH patches! -- You

[RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Liesl
Leah, walking a bike up a hill is just fine. Holy moly, you should've seen me huffing and puffing pushing the loaner Hunq up the foothills of Mt Diablo when I went on the Riv S24O last spring. At first I felt embarressed because I couldn't even use any excuses like I'm a woman in my 50's

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-27 Thread Leslie
Or your babelfish... got any peanuts? On Monday, January 27, 2014 12:21:04 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Don't leave home without one. Oh wait, I think that's a towel. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:14 PM,

[RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Ron Mc
Grant said it, and my all-time favorite quote - You can be a biathlete. On Monday, January 27, 2014 10:15:53 AM UTC-6, Liesl wrote: Leah, walking a bike up a hill is just fine. Holy moly, you should've seen me huffing and puffing pushing the loaner Hunq up the foothills of Mt Diablo when

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis w/ some fatties!

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Knobbies in the snow are a beautiful thing! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:21:26 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/01/national-mall-snow-ride.html Certainly not a definitive 'test', but each time I'm out w/ these 2.1 tires I'm loving them

RE: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-27 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Not THAT inexpensive. I think that’s not all that much more than I paid for the Fuji S-10S I took to Europe in the summer of 1974, which was a very high quality (and even higher value!) bike. IIRC, price was $195. Carried me and gear all over England and France, while I attempted to find

RE: [RBW] Paddle-to-the-Sea

2014-01-27 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I believe Grant recommended the Paddle-to-the-Sea video a while back in a Blug entry (or maybe pre-Blug). It's great. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deacon Patrick Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 5:26 PM To: Rivendell Owners

Re: [RBW] Any kindred spirits in Connecticut?

2014-01-27 Thread Ted Shwartz
Tim We have a few Riv’s in our club, the NBW which has Sunday rides all year long in RI, Eastern CT, and SE Mass. I ride a QB fixed, and my wife a Saluki (although to be honest she is a warm weather rider). There are a few Ram’s too Regards Ted On Jan 26, 2014, at 8:23 PM, Tim

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-27 Thread Christopher Mungioli
So are there any plans to make bigger racks and bags to put on these bikes with bigger chain stays? -- 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: FS: PassStow Porteur Rack and Freight Baggage Porteur Rack Bag

2014-01-27 Thread Jim Schwappach
Basically I don't anymore. Kids and work. Kids and their schedules have put a greater emphasis on getting things done when I can, rather than taking the time to ride around for shopping, errands, etc. Biggest thing though is my work schedule and timing changed right after I bought them,

[RBW] Schmidt SON hub VIBRATIONS!

2014-01-27 Thread Christopher Mungioli
I have had a schmidt SON 28 hub on my bike for a little over a year now, and until the other day there had never been a problem. I loved it, the light is so bright and hassle free, no batteries and everything so wonderful. Then last night on my way home I noticed a low pitched vibrating

RE: [RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-27 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Riv sells long rack stays in a variety of lengths and shapes, up to 42cm. But I mounted a Tubus rear rack to my Mystery Bike (which has ~54cm chainstays) using the stock rackstays – maxed out, but solid nevertheless. No noticeably greater flex. But the weight does end up a long way back on

[RBW] FS: Dia-Compe BRS Aero Road Brake Lever Set

2014-01-27 Thread chris
*Dia-Compe BRS Aero Road Brake Lever Set AGC 251. https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21searchin/internet-bob/FS$3A$20Dia$20Compe%7Csort:date/internet-bob/-k0boMKVirI/cHTD80uCu38J * Minor scratches Black Hoods in excellent shape (Including an extra set NIP) Ferrules, clips, mounting

Re: [RBW] SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-27 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
They go wonderfully with pan-galactic gargle blasters! On Monday, January 27, 2014 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, Leslie wrote: Or your babelfish... got any peanuts? On Monday, January 27, 2014 12:21:04 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Don't leave home without one. Oh wait, I think that's a

Re: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
while I attempted to find myself. (Still looking.) Sure, as long as you keep enjoying the search, who cares if you haven't found it yet? Bill who-at-44-is-still-wondering-what-he-wants-to-be-when-he-grows-up Lindsay On Monday, January 27, 2014 8:36:25 AM UTC-8, Pudge wrote: Not THAT

[RBW] Schmidt SON hub VIBRATIONS!

2014-01-27 Thread Minh
Are you sure it's tightened down and firmly in the dropouts? I've had this when it's misaligned or loose. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Anyone seen Tom?? ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 8:36 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: Not THAT inexpensive. I think that's

[RBW] Re: Cheviot!?

2014-01-27 Thread BSWP
What Grant calls rough around the edges... in a way that adds to its humility (paraphrasing) is what my Italian family members call malfatti. Taken literally, it means roughly-hewn, but in practice it's a loving term bestowed on something made by hand (wine, furniture, even tonight's dinner)

[RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Joe Bernard
You make an excellent point, Liesl. I was riding my Bleriot up the last/steepest part home the other day, and suddenly looked down and noticed something: I'm wearing running shoes! The walk was nice :) On Monday, January 27, 2014 8:15:53 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: Leah, walking a bike up a hill

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Jim Bronson
I walked my bike up a hill in the last 200K I did. About 5 miles from the end there is an absolute wall of a hill on Barton Creek Blvd. Well I too was wearing normal shoes so I got off and walked. It was great! No guilt here! I think the rules of brevets state that your cycle just has to be

RE: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-27 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
;-) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Hugh Smitham Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 1:09 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides! Anyone seen Tom?? ~Hugh Life is like riding a bicycle. To

[RBW] Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread Patrick Moore
More nice photos, this time of Sams, on the Blug. I am suprised to see the Sam described as a touring bike, particularly this sentence: We shouldn’t be pigeonholing Sam like this, but for the prospective bike-shopper choosing options *in an established category*, we could say it’s a “road touring

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread LeahFoy
Well, today I set out on the school commute with fresh hopes and clear mind. Today was Lincoln's big debut of riding his 16 inch Specialized Hotrock bike solo. (He is usually hooked onto me via Trail-a-Bike.) I meant to appreciate the sensory experience, but I appreciated that none of us became

[RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Excellent point on LCGing it (lowest common gear), Liesl, though I say so without intending the odd praising of myself roundabout through you. Sardonic grin. I anticipate I'll have a LOT of LCG on my various winter camping bikepacking trip that start in a few weeks. Yowza you needs a lot of

[RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Eric Norris
Just got done installing a Velo Orange Constructeur rack on Monsieur Blériot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157640231227834/ The rack is nicely made of polished stainless steel, and mimics the appearance of the smallish racks often installed on classic randoneurring bikes. I

RE: [RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Is the rack mounted to the fender by the two attachment points under the rack? Pics aren't clear (at least to my aging eyes). -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Norris Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014

[RBW] Re: Old and New Hunqapillar Tire Clearences

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
To follow up, I just received the 2.25 Smart Sams and they fit just fine on my original clearances Hunqapillar (rated to 55mm vs. 58 for the new green ones) -- at least they look fine to my untrained eye. I rode the 3 miles lowland path that has a number of places of loose gravel that caused

RE: [RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Doh. (Hitting forehead.) I was just looking at Bill’s installation of the same rack on his Dad’s Windsor, and (obviously) didn’t think. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 5:21 PM To:

Re: [RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Minh
Now Tom, those are plastic fenders :) These racks have an optional metal tab that extend off the front that bolts behind the brake, kinda tricky to install with certain brakes, eric did a good job. i have one of these racks with metal fenders, in that case there is a spot to bolt the rack to

Re: Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Joan Oppel
Leah - I really sympathize with the total change your move has made in your biking locale and routine. I almost hesitate to write the following - because it's sort of against the use the bike for as much as possible philosophy. I also should point out that I'm lucky to live in a place where I can

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
They go on to define where Atlantis and Hunqa fit in. Definitely shades of grey among touringish allrounderish countryish bikes. Off-road “expedition” tourers and single trackers should look to our other models like the Atlantis and Hunqapillar. For the rest of you.. Sam. On Monday, January

Re: [RBW] Schmidt SON hub VIBRATIONS!

2014-01-27 Thread Anne Paulson
I have this problem when the taillight gets disconnected and only the headlight is on. On Monday, January 27, 2014, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Are you sure it's tightened down and firmly in the dropouts? I've had this when it's misaligned or loose. -- You received this message

[RBW] Winter Bikepacking tips?

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
So rather than flee as a whole family to the southern reaches of Arizona and all the unknown of that that could wreak havoc on my bludgeoned brain, I will be solo bikepacking the areas around here (Pikes Peak) that I know so well. But construction now has a start date of February 17 and an

Re: [RBW] Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread James Warren
I have both. They are very similar. For mine, the only difference is that the Atlantis can fit a bigger tire if I want to. On Jan 27, 2014, at 1:26 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: I am suprised to see the Sam described as a touring bike, particularly this sentence: I thought the Atlantis was

[RBW] Re: Paddle-to-the-Sea

2014-01-27 Thread ascpgh
What a great book, Caldecott prize winner too. I recall it in the same era as One Morning in Maine. Paddle really does visually define beausage, eh? Craftsmanship, pride in product, wonder of travel beyond your limits, whatever they are. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, January 26, 2014

Re: [RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Eric Norris
Yes, I used the metal tab, not the fenders. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Jan 27, 2014, at 2:21 PM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: Now Tom, those are plastic fenders :) These racks have an optional metal tab that extend off the front that bolts behind the brake, kinda tricky to

Re: [RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
Yes. Mine attaches twice to my metal fenders and because of that doesn't require the optional brake stay. I had to handwring like a handwringing handwringer over which of the mounting holes to use. I wanted to run it as low as possible, and make it look all constructeurish. Turns out I

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread Patrick Moore
I guess that one man's touring bike is another's off-road bike -- if it's not his road bike. From my short distance, rear-load-only experience with my Ram, I'd have to say that touring bike is a category that covers a lot of ground. In my experience, the Ram could very nicely carry 40 lb of gear,

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread dougP
Any Rivendell, (possible exception being the Roadeo?) makes a better touring bike than the overwhelming majority of bikes sold. Since most tourists stick to developed roads, Sam is likely superb for that use. Comfort during long, back to back days in the saddle is key to an enjoyable touring

Re: [RBW] My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread dougP
Manny, your bike has so much beausage you could go into the beausage business. Grin, recalling the ever-flapping bar tape. dougP On Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:12:58 PM UTC-8, Manuel Acosta wrote: Leah, Yo know that saying pictures proved.. yada..blah blah blah. Banned from abuse of your

Re: [RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Eric Norris
Maybe sometime in the future I'll get metal fenders and remount the rack lower. For now, I'm very happy with the results. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jan 27, 2014, at 2:59 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Yes. Mine attaches

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Leah Peterson
Joan, you've just hit in my current plan! Ha! I'm looking at what kind of bike rack my Honda Oddysey (no hitch) would take. I'll be perusing Craigslist in the near future! Yay! Thanks for a judge in the right direction. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 27, 2014, at 2:31 PM, Joan Oppel

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread Mike Schiller
don't tell that to this guy.. http://instagram.com/p/b9Pm8Fp48U/ he rode over Pearl Pass on one. I rode my Sam on singletrack all the time with some 42mm Smart Sams. I think it works just fine for that. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Monday, January 27, 2014 2:37:39 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
It just seems smart that someone smart smartly runs Smart Sam's on his smart Sam. On Monday, January 27, 2014 3:56:12 PM UTC-8, Mike Schiller wrote: don't tell that to this guy.. http://instagram.com/p/b9Pm8Fp48U/ he rode over Pearl Pass on one. I rode my Sam on singletrack all the

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne as tourer

2014-01-27 Thread Patrick Moore
The bar in the photo looks very much like a Compass Maes Parallel ... Regarding tires: different soils and surfaces. Of course, I've seen video of pro level cyclocrossers riding deep sand on 28s, but then they are putting out a lot more energy than they would be if they were riding 60s ... On

[RBW] Re: Winter Bikepacking tips?

2014-01-27 Thread Jim M.
That's a big range of temps. At 45, nothing is different, but you knew that. I haven't spent a lot of time biking in sub-zero weather, but what I have found is that grease in hubs, bb's, and headset can get very stiff and make it hard to pedal/roll. If you're going to spend much time in that

[RBW] Re: Winter Bikepacking tips?

2014-01-27 Thread Jim M.
And here are some tips on bike prep for Iditabike. Pushing a bike miles through deep snow in low temps can be a bit of a drag, but, heck, it beats working. happy trails jim m wc ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Winter Bikepacking tips?

2014-01-27 Thread Jim M.
Sorry, forgot the link: http://www.allweathersports.com/isport/ibiketips.html -- 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] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Amy Lauterbach
Prompted by an imminent remodel project, I'm finally cleaning out my garage. *2005 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017). Fully built (by Rivendell), including a bunch of extra stuff listed below. I'd like to sell the whole collection of things for $2000. * I live in Palo Alto and have a very strong

[RBW] Re: Any kindred spirits in Connecticut?

2014-01-27 Thread ctbiker
... any route suggestions would be welcomed Some good route ride information can be found at http://bikenewengland.com/connecticut_rides.html AMC has many rides throughout the state (http://www.outdoors.org/) Try http://www.ctbikeroutes.org/ and http://ridewithgps.com/find also. It's

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Peter Morgano
OK, my heart just stopped. Anyone want to buy my 56 bombadil so I can justify it with my wife??! On Jan 27, 2014 8:06 PM, Amy Lauterbach bird@gmail.com wrote: Prompted by an imminent remodel project, I'm finally cleaning out my garage. *2005 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017). Fully built (by

[RBW] Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings Albatross Bars

2014-01-27 Thread Liesl
Welcome as a listserv poster! Good to hear your story. And yes, this is a kind and compassionate group making it pretty dang special. Liesl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Liesl
Right on! say I to putting your bike on a rack, driving somewhere, and then riding (and occasionally pushing if needed). -- 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] Bike models

2014-01-27 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Check these out if you need a new bike but lack the storage space. http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2013/07/bicycle-scale-models.html#more Enjoy, Curtis -- 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: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
That sounds like most all my rides longer than 8 miles! With the highway we have here it's jut too noisy for my daft brain to handle, so on the van me Hunqa goes. I just wish I could drive so I wasn't such a pain for my wife, though she says that on the lesser side of the pain that I am. Grin.

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread cyclotourist
That is a really good looking bike. I've been wanting a 60cm 'Luki, too! But it always comes down to cashflow, doesn't it... Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 5:12 PM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: OK, my heart just

Re: [RBW] Bike models

2014-01-27 Thread cyclotourist
With little bitty syringes of EPO to go with the itty-bitty racers... Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 5:35 PM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.com wrote: Check these out if you need a new bike but lack the storage space.

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread franklyn
My philosophy, when you find the white whale is always to buy first (paypal funded by credit card), then sell later. i.e., buy the bike you want, then try to unload whatever you can later. That's a stunning color, and a canti version, too. Not to mention how good a deal it is for the

Re: [RBW] New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Minh
I've got 700c wheels so I didn't have to go as low. As far as spacer, I just used a wine cork :) -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
This one is my size and has the canti brakes I want... email sent. 2,800 miles and $2,000 away. There may be a 64cm Atlantis available for a good home in the near future! Tony On Monday, January 27, 2014 9:03:05 PM UTC-5, franklyn wrote: My philosophy, when you find the white whale is

[RBW] Re: Winter Bikepacking tips?

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Jim. Yes, it is quite a temperature range -- bigger than summer's range. Yesterday, we reached 45 here, and this morning was -5˚F, so that is a 50 degree swing in 18 hours. I've ridden my bike for short rides down to -15˚F. So I'm reasonably comfortable that my setup is OK as is. I

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Mattt
Tony, Are you going to ride in style with purple? Matt On Monday, January 27, 2014 8:19:50 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: This one is my size and has the canti brakes I want... email sent. 2,800 miles and $2,000 away. There may be a 64cm Atlantis available for a good home in the near

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Mattt
Tony, Are you going to ride in style with purple? Matt -- 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

[RBW] Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings Albatross Bars

2014-01-27 Thread Pondero
Hey Paul, that's a fine looking country bike you have there. If you'd ever consider coming up to Sanger, I'd be happy to show you some nice country roads. Or maybe we meet up somewhere... Chris Johnson Sanger, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Technomic 26.0, 100 mm, new in package

2014-01-27 Thread eflayer
$40 shipped. On Friday, January 24, 2014 6:47:12 AM UTC-8, eflayer wrote: This an extra from my Albatross fitting process. $45 shipped. I prefer paypal gift option, or you can add in paypal fees if you think gift is cheating the man. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-27 Thread Mike Schiller
Valentines day? Not sure I want to suggest that to my wife. Any thoughts on a route? Both those campsites are very short rides from Ventura. Maybe do Sulfur Mtn rd and camp after? Sat. go over Casitas Pass and then down the coast? ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings Albatross Bars

2014-01-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Fantastic! Glad you're enjoying spreading your wings. With abandon, Patrick -- 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: New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread RoadieRyan
c'est magnifique! On Monday, January 27, 2014 2:08:52 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Just got done installing a Velo Orange Constructeur rack on Monsieur Blériot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/sets/72157640231227834/ The rack is nicely made of polished stainless steel, and

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Tony DeFilippo
It is really purple... I hope it works out to the point where I have to decide if I like the purple! :) On Monday, January 27, 2014 9:36:25 PM UTC-5, Mattt wrote: Tony, Are you going to ride in style with purple? Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings Albatross Bars

2014-01-27 Thread Tim Gavin
I'm sorry for that garbage post, folks. On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Fantastic! Glad you're enjoying spreading your wings. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Leah, can you put the bike inside the van, or is there too much kids/stuff in there? On Monday, January 27, 2014 3:48:09 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: Joan, you've just hit in my current plan! Ha! I'm looking at what kind of bike rack my Honda Oddysey (no hitch) would take. I'll be perusing

[RBW] Re: New Rack for Monseiur Blériot

2014-01-27 Thread Joe Bernard
That looks suh-weet! I've completely talked myself out of trying to sell my Bleriot, partially because of your posts here. It's a really nice bike! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, January 27, 2014 2:08:52 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: Just got done installing a Velo Orange Constructeur

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Leah Peterson
I can if it's just me and the kids. Disaster if husband comes. Why? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 27, 2014, at 8:10 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: Leah, can you put the bike inside the van, or is there too much kids/stuff in there? On Monday, January 27, 2014 3:48:09 PM UTC-8,

[RBW] Re: Bike models

2014-01-27 Thread Tom Virgil
Hello Curtis, My other avocation is O-Gauge trains. I will be watching for 1/43-1/50 scale on ebay. Cool. Thank you, Tom On Monday, January 27, 2014 5:35:50 PM UTC-8, Curtis wrote: Check these out if you need a new bike but lack the storage space.

[RBW] Re: Paddle-to-the-Sea

2014-01-27 Thread Tom Virgil
Patrick, What a treasure. Never had the chance to read it as a child, but I will now. Thank you, Tom On Sunday, January 26, 2014 2:26:01 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: My wife discovered and bought a book I read once in elementary school and then in faded into the mist but stuck with me

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bike Life Is Lacking

2014-01-27 Thread Joe Bernard
I was just wondering about ease/quickness of carrying. I had a big SUV once upon a time, and loved how easy it was to toss the bike in the back and drive to the park. On Monday, January 27, 2014 8:27:42 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: I can if it's just me and the kids. Disaster if husband comes.

[RBW] Re: Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings Albatross Bars

2014-01-27 Thread Joe Bernard
That a neat old bike. I have a Schwinn Paramount PDG Series MTB frame on the way from Ebay (most excellent early '90s spatter paint!) which I'm looking forward to building. Those 80s/90s rigid mountain bikes are huge fun to work with. Enjoy! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, January 27,

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, The 14th is out as I made the mistake regarding Valentines day. So the only date I can go is the 28th I'll be closing the poll it was a nice idea and I'll employ it's function in the future. As far as the camps the pathlesspedaled suggested Lake Casitas camp Dennison County both good

[RBW] Re: Bike Lessons Learned , Greetings Albatross Bars

2014-01-27 Thread Tom Virgil
Welcome Paul, Step right in and make yourself comfortable. The Schwinn is a most handsome bike. Hope you can connect with some Rivsters down there in Dallas, here, and everywhere else. Best regards, Tom On Monday, January 27, 2014 9:57:43 AM UTC-8, truegolden wrote: Paul C in Dallas TX

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Michael
Decide?!?! And just how many 650b Rivendell bikes in your size do you think exist on this planet, Tony? :) Are you a Ravens fan? All the better. No? It can always be repainted. But one thing I have found is that RBW colors grow on you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] FS in Bay Area: 60 cm 650B Saluki (SN#SA0017)

2014-01-27 Thread Michael
Amy, if the buyer doesn't want the 7cm stem I'll be glad to buy it from you. Looks like 190 mm rise? -- 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

Re: [RBW] San Francisco Sunset Ramble. Tomorrow! Meet at the Ferry Building 4ish

2014-01-27 Thread Christopher Chen
Good ride, everyone. pizza was fun. Climb up Sutro was stupid. Pictures prove that Tommy's Bombadil has nice taillighting http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/12184857974/ On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:13 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: After work ramble. One of the

[RBW] Re: The Windsor Rides!

2014-01-27 Thread Bill Lindsay
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/12184725484_08412749f4_z.jpg Pinstriping complete! Horrible lighting, but it's done. I'm pressing the Windsor right into service as my daily commuter. I'll have the chance to take a couple shots in natural light tomorrow. Copious close ups of the

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-27 Thread sameness
I'm probably 40/60, but glad for the 28th, as I'll still be unpacking on the 14th. Just had my first SoCal mixed terrain ride in ages today (and first ride at all in almost... 8 weeks !?) Forgot just how nice it is to head out for the day in a T-shirt and sunglasses. Some more nice miles

Re: [RBW] Re: SAN FRANCISCO Sunrise Coffee Club, Tuesday 1/28 7am @ Wave Organ

2014-01-27 Thread Christopher Chen
Okay, see some of you tomorrow. Maybe we'll do a ride afterwards. I'd like to hit up Turtle Tower in Little Saigon for breakfast, especially if Tommy doesn't show up. OH SNAP TOMMY On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 11:03 AM, Irving (boyzonthehoods.com) irvingp...@gmail.com wrote: I should be able to

Re: [RBW] San Francisco Sunset Ramble. Tomorrow! Meet at the Ferry Building 4ish

2014-01-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Your face Chris! For once no notable pictures on My end. So I guess it didn't happen... Better do it again. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: SoCal February S240 poll.

2014-01-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Jeff, I do hope you flip that over to 80/20 or better. This would be a great one to get to know you and it'll be mellow as you'd like and the bonus of Ojai isn't too bad either. Are you just regrouping in the old family haunts before moving to the West side of Los Angeles? ~Hugh Life is like