Re: [RBW] Mt.Diablo Overnight/Tour De California Race watching shindig. April 12-13

2014-04-03 Thread Dan McNamara
May 12-13? > On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Manuel Acosta > wrote: > > Plan is to do a long loop around the backside of Diablo through Morgan > territory . > Leave late 4ish pm from Rivendell HQ. Mostly road, till we get to the top of > Morgan territory Road. > > https://goo.gl/maps/KAzty >

[RBW] Mt.Diablo Overnight/Tour De California Race watching shindig. April 12-13

2014-04-03 Thread Manuel Acosta
Plan is to do a long loop around the backside of Diablo through Morgan territory . Leave late 4ish pm from Rivendell HQ. Mostly road, till we get to the top of Morgan territory Road. https://goo.gl/maps/KAzty Pretty sure this connects back to Devil's elbow. I was told it didn't. This ride is

[RBW] Re: FS: Seatpost, Cranks, Cantis, Brake Levers, Pedals

2014-04-03 Thread David Banzer
Cantis and brake levers sold. Just the crankset left. David -- 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] Re: fs: Bridgestone RB-1 frameset + Ritchey stem/Nitto bar combo

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
I mean to say headset is included too! On Thursday, April 3, 2014 9:54:11 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > Shimano 600 also included. > -- 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

[RBW] Re: fs: Bridgestone RB-1 frameset + Ritchey stem/Nitto bar combo

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
Shimano 600 also included. -- 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

[RBW] Re: fs: Bridgestone RB-1 frameset + Ritchey stem/Nitto bar combo

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
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[RBW] fs: Bridgestone RB-1 frameset + Ritchey stem/Nitto bar combo

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
For sale is one Bridgestone RB-1 framese plus some extras. This is a 54.5cm frameset (w/ 55cm top tube). Lots of rough spots on the paint but still in loveable condition, see photos. No dings/dents. Comes with Shimano BB. Also comes with very cool Ritchey Force stem (120mm) and Nitto 165 bars

[RBW] FS: Showers Pass Elite 2.0, mens, black, size Large, and Showers Pass hood

2014-04-03 Thread eflayer
Showers Pass Elite 2.0, mens, black, size Large, and Showers Pass hood that velcros onto jacket. Showers Pass Elite 2.0, mens, black, size Large, and Showers Pass hood that velcros onto jacket. This jacket is in very nice condition with no rips or tears or visible marks. All zippers are in to

[RBW] fs: Bridgestone RB-1 ~ 54.5 + Ritchey stem / Nitto bar combo

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
For sale is one Bridgestone RB-1 framese plus some extras. This is a 54.5cm frameset (w/ 55cm top tube). Lots of rough spots on the paint but still in loveable condition, see photos. No dings/dents. Comes with Shimano BB. Also comes with very cool Ritchey Force stem (120mm) and Nitto 165 bars

[RBW] FS: Showers Pass Elite 2.0, mens, black, size Large, and Showers Pass hood

2014-04-03 Thread eflayer
A great rain jacket. Showers Pass Elite 2.0, mens, black, size Large, and Showers Pass hood that velcros onto jacket. This jacket is in very nice condition with no rips or tears or visible marks. All zippers are in top condition and the jacket is clean and maybe has been hand washed 2 or 3 ti

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

2014-04-03 Thread BSWP
True, some of the pictures of my orange QuickBeam look red, too. I guess the decals rubbed off, though. Even my 66cm 'Beam shows its decals down to that area of the downtube. - Andrew On Thursday, April 3, 2014 5:07:43 PM UTC-7, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Thats the original Orange QB.. > Just a ba

[RBW] Re: FS: Seatpost, Cranks, Cantis, Brake Levers, Pedals

2014-04-03 Thread David Banzer
Seatpost and pedals are sold. Updated list. Selling a few more things to raise some cash for the last final bits on my Redwood build. All parts are used, but in nice condition. Prices do not include shipping. Paypal Personal preferred, please. Suntour XC Pro Crankset - 175mm, absolutely beautif

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

2014-04-03 Thread John Philip
Tallux 12 with Alba. Dirt drop 10 with both Midge and Woodchipper. On Thursday, April 3, 2014 2:32:29 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > For you experienced dirt drop bar folks, what stem do you run (if possible > in contrast with an Albatross bar)? I have the Tallux 12 cm with my Albas > now

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

2014-04-03 Thread Shaun Meehan
I had that happen on an old Trek frame that I had. I took an AVK threaded insert and kludged the installation of it with a bolt and a stack of washers. Once installed, it held fine. It looked kind of ugly but you couldn't see it when the cage was installed anyway. Shaun Meehan On Thu, Apr 3, 201

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen on eBay ~ but FYI...

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
I think a "Country Bike" needs a minimum of three! :) On Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:39:45 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > Good looking Homer on eBay but I didn't see 3 water bottle mounts so I > emailed the seller and he confirmed that it only has 2. Just looking to > pass along the info to any interes

[RBW] FS: B68 Saddle, Tires: 700 and 26 Dureme

2014-04-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
To finance my swap to a dedicated mountain bike I am offering the following. Prices include USPS shipping to CONUS. Brooks B-68 Honey classic (wide, non-spring no longer made), new in box with tension tool. $100 Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700 x 50mm: 1 pair 700, new in boxes $80 for the pair Sc

Re: [RBW] I hope she already has a copy of Just Ride

2014-04-03 Thread cyclotourist
Ha! Redlands Classic is local to me... crit is two block from the house! If anyone is coming this way, drop me a line! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 2:55 PM, wrharper wrote: > She seems to be in a Riv like state of mind. > > h

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen on eBay ~ but FYI...

2014-04-03 Thread Dennis Hogan
My 2012 AHH 65 1TT Waterford has two ??!! On Thursday, April 3, 2014 11:53:28 AM UTC-7, Eric wrote: > > My Waterford had three... > > On Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:39:45 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: >> >> Good looking Homer on eBay but I didn't see 3 water bottle mounts so I >> emailed the seller and he

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

2014-04-03 Thread James Warren
Physics!!-Original Message- From: jandrews_nyc Sent: Apr 3, 2014 5:07 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act Thats the original Orange QB..Just a bad photo…On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:53:50 PM UTC-4, James Warre

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam water bottle braze-on disappearance act

2014-04-03 Thread jandrews_nyc
Thats the original Orange QB.. Just a bad photo… On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:53:50 PM UTC-4, James Warren wrote: > > Is it the orange in lighting that makes it look red? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 2, 2014, at 8:51 PM, BSWP > wrote: > > When were QuickBeams made in that colour? > > - An

Re: [RBW] Barlow Pass - using it, liking it

2014-04-03 Thread David Hays
Hi Dennis, When you get a chance, what bars are these on your Homer? Thanks David Kenmore, New York On Apr 2, 2014, at 3:45 PM, Dennis Hogan wrote: > Hi All, > > I just switched out my last favorite rubber: Continental Cyclecross Speed > 700-42C's that I bot from Riv last year --- great ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

2014-04-03 Thread Dave Redmon
I used the 80mm Dirt Drop stem with my Dirt Drop h'bars. Used the same stem later on with my Moustache bars on the same bike. Dave On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 1:32 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > For you experienced dirt drop bar folks, what stem do you run (if possible > in contrast with an Albatross

[RBW] I hope she already has a copy of Just Ride

2014-04-03 Thread wrharper
She seems to be in a Riv like state of mind. https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiLemme/status/451438139316240387/photo/1 -- 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 emai

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 50 cm Silver Quickbeam -$1500

2014-04-03 Thread Karen Yuen
And you're right - I hadn't thought of selling the Homer instead. -- 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.c

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 50 cm Silver Quickbeam -$1500

2014-04-03 Thread Karen Yuen
Yeah, I know these small ones are hard to come by... Especially since they're not making small ones anymore. I am thinking I will work out a payment plan with the vet instead of selling the QB if I don't get a decent local offer. I have at least half the surgery saved up for. -- You received

RE: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles

2014-04-03 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
;-) From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 5:01 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles On 04/03/2014 11:05 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: I have had a

Re: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles

2014-04-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/03/2014 11:05 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: I have had a Berthoud touring saddle on my Homer for nearly 3 years. I think it's extremely comfortable with drop bars at approximately saddle height. As others have said, it does not stretch out like the non-Select Brooks saddles -- in

Re: [RBW] Ideal AHH Wheelset

2014-04-03 Thread Patrick Moore
Michael: good tires will make a far greater differnce in performance and "feel" than differences in wheels, which, if minimally decent in bearings and rim weight, will make very little difference by comparison. The Phil rear and SON front sound top of the line acceptable to me. On Thu, Apr 3, 20

[RBW] Re: Ideal AHH Wheelset

2014-04-03 Thread IanA
The A719 is a high-end rim not heavy - just not light-weight. The huge benefit of dynamo lighting makes the front wheel swap an excellent idea (assuming the bicycle would be ridden at night). The only consideration for the rear wheel is if the Phil hub is compatible with your current gearing

Re: [RBW] Re: Ideal AHH Wheelset

2014-04-03 Thread Chris Chen
Small potatoes. I run dyads and have a schmidt on the front wheel; I think they're excellent bulletproof rims. And you can always turn off your light if you want :) I went on a slightly longer ride on the barlow pass tires, and oh my, they sing! cc On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Ideal AHH Wheelset

2014-04-03 Thread Bill Lindsay
I encourage you to try it out. I predict that you will lose nothing in perceptible performance, and gain the huge benefit of dynamo lighting. On Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:18:35 PM UTC-7, Michael Fleischman wrote: > > Hello All, > > My name is Michael and I am new to the group and from Indiana

[RBW] FS: Rivendell poster by David Lance Goines $50 shipped

2014-04-03 Thread joe kelly
hi i have an unused DLG poster of child with bike. it has the process explanation paperwork and the original box from rivendell. thanks for your time joe kelly columbus ohio -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] Ideal AHH Wheelset

2014-04-03 Thread Michael Fleischman
Hello All, My name is Michael and I am new to the group and from Indianapolis. I recently bought an A Homer Hilsen from Dick at the Country Bike Shop in Ohio. I am considering switching over my custom wheelset from my touring ride to the AHH. My custom wheelset is a Phil Wood Cassette hub la

[RBW] Ideal AHH Wheelset

2014-04-03 Thread Michael Fleischman
Hello All, My name is Michael and I am new to the group and from Indianapolis. I recently bought an A Homer Hilsen from Dick at the Country Bike Shop in Ohio. I am considering switching over my custom wheelset from my touring ride to the AHH. My custom wheelset is a Phil Wood Cassette hub la

[RBW] Re: Homer Hilsen on eBay ~ but FYI...

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
My Waterford had three... On Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:39:45 PM UTC-5, Eric wrote: > > Good looking Homer on eBay but I didn't see 3 water bottle mounts so I > emailed the seller and he confirmed that it only has 2. Just looking to > pass along the info to any interested party. > > -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Homer Hilsen on eBay ~ but FYI...

2014-04-03 Thread Chris Chen
Three's Toyo, Two's Waterford, One's a Fake Rolex On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Eric wrote: > Good looking Homer on eBay but I didn't see 3 water bottle mounts so I > emailed the seller and he confirmed that it only has 2. Just looking to > pass along the info to any interested party. > > -

[RBW] Homer Hilsen on eBay ~ but FYI...

2014-04-03 Thread Eric
Good looking Homer on eBay but I didn't see 3 water bottle mounts so I emailed the seller and he confirmed that it only has 2. Just looking to pass along the info to any interested party. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Bosco Bullmoose Bars

2014-04-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
For you experienced dirt drop bar folks, what stem do you run (if possible in contrast with an Albatross bar)? I have the Tallux 12 cm with my Albas now. A different tread for road bikes suggested Alba and noodles may be the same stem, so I was planning on starting there and seeing how it goes.

[RBW] FS: Seatpost, Cranks, Cantis, Brake Levers, Pedals

2014-04-03 Thread David Banzer
Selling a few more things to raise some cash for the last final bits on my Redwood build. All parts are used, but in nice condition. Prices do not include shipping. Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow Seatpost - $50 Suntour XC Pro Crankset - 175mm, absolutely beautiful cranks silver arms, black anodized

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 50 cm Silver Quickbeam -$1500

2014-04-03 Thread Steven Frederick
Well, hopefully you won't have to sell anything, but may I recommend that you sell maybe the Homer over the QB? The 'Beamer is a rare bird in that size... Best, Steve (52cm QuickBeam.) On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 1:04 AM, Karen Yuen wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Thanks for the kind words for my pooch. A

Re: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles

2014-04-03 Thread Minh
> > Since i have a captive berthoud audience, i've worn the color off the nose > of my berthoud (i wear jeans a lot while riding), anyone else done the > same? anything i should do to treat it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: FS: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley "Built Tough", Suntour 6spd FW

2014-04-03 Thread Andrew Letton
Price drop to $150. Moving soon...gotta' move 'em out... thanks, Andrew From: Andrew Letton To: iBOB list ; RBW List Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:01 AM Subject: FS: 27" wheelset; Campy NR hubs, Super Champion Gentleman 81 rims, DT spokes, Jim Langley "Bu

[RBW] Re: Short Cage Rear Derailleur Recommendations.

2014-04-03 Thread Joe Bernard
I've used various silver shortcage Shimano derailers from the mid-90's onward which work well, look nice, and can be had for not too much money (as long as you avoid new-in-package from crazy people who think they're ""vintage" and "rare"). A search for "Shimano 9-speed road" will bring up a go

RE: [RBW] Berthoud Saddles

2014-04-03 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
I have had a Berthoud touring saddle on my Homer for nearly 3 years. I think it's extremely comfortable with drop bars at approximately saddle height. As others have said, it does not stretch out like the non-Select Brooks saddles - in my experience, the Berthoud and the Brooks Select saddles

Re: [RBW] Re: Introduction and Sam Hillborne / AHH Sizing Advice

2014-04-03 Thread Matt Lynch
Avery, Something I did that you may want to consider is converting one of your bar end shifter sets to stem shifters. That way, when you change handlebars you don't need to mess with the shifters at all. For example, so far I have Noodles and a Surly Open Bar for my Hillborne. Each setup h

[RBW] Re: Short Cage Rear Derailleur Recommendations.

2014-04-03 Thread Ron Mc
I ran a Shimano 600EX on 5-8-speed friction applications and really loved it. When I widened my rear, I found a NOS Cyclone GT. It's in a spanish cedar cigar box in my garage now - Many miles, but still works great. I had it on my Moser before I found a Campy Chorus. At 190g, the Arabesque

[RBW] Re: Short Cage Rear Derailleur Recommendations.

2014-04-03 Thread Michael Hechmer
David, I run the new Ultegra short cage on my Ram with 44/30 & 11-28 9 spd set up with DT friction. It is the best shifting setup I have used in 35 years of cycling, an that includes Ultegra SIS. Michael On Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:10:04 AM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > With the talk of

[RBW] wtt: my Schwalbe Marathon 650b tires for your Nifty Swifty 650b

2014-04-03 Thread islaysteve
Eric, I have a pair of Nifties purchased in 2011 and replaced the same year with less than 100 miles on them. Nothing wrong, I just got a good deal on Pari-Motos and wanted to try them. Stored inside since 2011. I'm not interested in the Schwalbes, but what about $45 plus actual shipping cost