Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

It's also the habit we developed when RBW Owner's and Internet-BOB were hosted at bikelist.org. We always signed real name, city and state, which is still sometimes in effect here, but fading. I skip it sometimes now, too, but try not to. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, July 3, 2014 5:03

[RBW] Re: My RAM cleaned up and new tires

> > Rene Herse cloverleafs!!! Very nice!! > Thanks for posting weight again. Very interesting! -- 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-

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Fulfillment. I'm in. Thank you, Rivendell. On Thursday, July 3, 2014 11:32:33 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rmf2.htm > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

In New England winters I like to ride with layers, typically: 1. Rainlegs - outermost layer - http://www.rainlegs.com/en/home 2. trousers (nylon, denim, wool, or wool blend) with pant leg straps at the ankles . 3. Baselayer- Patagonia Capilene 3 Midweight Boot-Top Bottoms .(currently on sale) htt

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Lone Peak clips are really well made. I prefer them to any of the over-complicated ones on Arkel/Ortlieb/etc. BTW they moved to Washington state a few years ago. The two tabs can also be attached to a Nitto Mini with a strut for more support. No hoop required! ~mike On Thursday, July 3, 2014

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Looks great and clean... and a blast to build up and change and ride.. enjoy!!! I don't think there is a better bike out there. Kelly On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 1:53:12 PM UTC-5, Bob Cook wrote: > > My Homer arrived yesterday after a long wait (my travel schedule; RBW had > it ready to g

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

On second look, it appears one will have to open the bag to remove it. I've retrofitted a few bags with simple plastic clips from Lone Peak in Utah. Seems like decent plastic but I still keep spares handy. The pocket at the bottom is a tidy solution. They really thought about these bags an

[RBW] My RAM cleaned up and new tires

Ok so after seeing my wifes roadeo I had to get the RAM ridable.. new tires check, new shifter cable check... photo check.. time to ride. Note as pictured with water in the bottles, extra tube, tools, patch kit and co2 thingamabob in the bag it gave a riding weight of 29lbs. 68cm ram. https:

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

Yes. Spurious or not, a "real" name imparts more credibility on the internet. It's human. It's the same reason "Betty Crocker" is "Betty Crocker," not "The W-C Co." Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, July 3, 2014 1:54:47 PM UTC-7, rw1911 wrote: > > This would have more meaning if it wasn'

[RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

Will you have any shirts or patches, not ordered through etsy, to sell at the Entmoot? - Andrew "always late," Berkeley -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

Yup. We had a "good" snow, ice and mud this May. That's why we don't talk about it in July. Heaven sent rain tonight. Michael On Thursday, July 3, 2014 4:45:13 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 07/03/2014 04:43 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > In Vermont it's against the law to think abo

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Does anyone remember what Riv said was the weight limit for these, I can't find that BLUG entry. Or was it posted in an email? Thanks, John Phillips On Thursday, July 3, 2014 11:32:33 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rmf2.htm > -- You received this message beca

[RBW] Re: FS: large TrunkSack, gray

Hi all, I haven't heard back from Conway, so the TrunkSack is still available. Send me a message off-list if you are interested! Thanks, Richard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

> > Howdy, > Knickers. Even if you have to buy something custom/tailored. My wife makes ours from thrift store wool slacks, but they are so good that I would pay to have that done for me. My favorite set for the 25-45 (for us in Redding, Ca. that's about as cold as it gets) degrees F days star

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

> > I didn't know there was a SILVER hubset. > Anyone got pics? Never seen them. -- 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+unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: HAR!!

Yeah they are sure are pretty and I don't need them either. The bike I tour with on the mainland isn't a Riv and already has lowriders up front. Locally I don't need to carry a lot for camping so they'd be overkill. Ordered a set anyway. Darn it. :-) Aloha, Bob On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 10:54 AM,

[RBW] FS: SimpleOne 58cm.

Hi folks. The purge continues. I have made my peace with it. Options. Frame/Fork/Headset/NO BB $750 Nitto Mini-Campee front rack add $50 Specialized (Nitto Pearl) 90 (maybe 100mm) stem, 25.4mm clamp with VO Porteur bars. - add $40 Paul Black canti-levers - add $75 Paul Components black Mini-Motos

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

I'm a big fan of RR or 'low normal' RDs. If they made one with big jockey wheels it would be fairly unique I would think. On Thursday, July 3, 2014 5:15:35 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I would like to add that, although I am not a big Shimano fan, the RD 6700 > is a fabulous deraille

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

I would like to add that, although I am not a big Shimano fan, the RD 6700 is a fabulous derailler. A Silver version would be even more fabulous. Michael On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:30:15 PM UTC-4, grant wrote: > > It's not a deep rooted love of patchwork parts that's stopping SILVER (of > co

[RBW] Re: Roadeo - Just a photo

> > Thanks for posting the weight. I am interested in what peoples' Rivendells > weigh, just for fun! > Nice looking bike!! Cool color! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

A "Silver Groupo" would certainly have some appeal and some hurtles. As Grant points out, deraillers would be one. I think a collaboration with IRD or Cane Creek could overcome that hurdle. Something between "branding" and reinventing the wheel. White Industries makes a fabulous silver crank

[RBW] Re: Roadeo - Just a photo

It do make one wonder why people want to ride around on black cookie cutter bikes. Michael On Thursday, July 3, 2014 4:07:11 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote: > > Something interesting to me .. As photographed 23lbs. 60/61 cm forget > which. > > Ok off to clean my ram > > -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

This would have more meaning if it wasn't "anonymous"? How so? Are you suggesting an identifying signature such as Steve or an email name like stevef would somehow bring more credibility or change the meaning? Ron On Thursday, July 3, 2014 3:16:56 PM UTC-4, stevef wrote: > > That criticism m

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

really nice looking. They look like they would readily mount Arkel or Ortlieb bags. I wish i needed them! Michael On Thursday, July 3, 2014 2:32:33 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rmf2.htm > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

Defeet Kneekers, the regular coolmax version. The secret to keeping them up, is Now brand Vegetable Glycerin . Put a dollup un the hands, rub in on the legs where the kneekers go, and voilà, I can ride for hours and they do not love :) Vegetable Glycering is water soluble and washes right out,

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Really wish this hadn't come out in the middle of the great purge. -J On Thursday, July 3, 2014 4:28:26 PM UTC-4, Mike Schiller wrote: > > the rack looks great. I'm going to order one this week. Not so sure > about the bag attachment method. I'd rather have some simple locking clips > ( which

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

On 07/03/2014 04:43 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: In Vermont it's against the law to think about winter in July. Ask me again in Nov. I thought in Vermont Winter extended from September to May. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

In Vermont it's against the law to think about winter in July. Ask me again in Nov. Michael On Thursday, July 3, 2014 4:20:56 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: > > What is a good way to protect the knees and thighs from the wind in winter? > > Here's my deal, and why I need something to protect my

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

30-60˚F is winter? I'm confused. That's Summer till 10am around here. Grin. Wool underneath, ventile on the outside. Nylon works too, but it has to be breathable and windproof. Depending on what temps you're used to, just the wool or just the shell works for warmer. Still not enough? Add thicker

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

the rack looks great. I'm going to order one this week. Not so sure about the bag attachment method. I'd rather have some simple locking clips ( which can be added I'm thinking). ~mike Carlsbad Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Roadeo - Just a photo

> > Nice looking bike. > Thanks for posting the weight. Though it doesn't matter, I am always curious what Rivendell full builds weigh. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for winter riding knee/leg warmth/protection?

What is a good way to protect the knees and thighs from the wind in winter? Here's my deal, and why I need something to protect my knees and thighs during winter riding. Last winter, while riding 30-60 degrees F, about 30 miles into rides, my upper thighs started to get tight and feel funky.

[RBW] Re: Roadeo - Just a photo

Something interesting to me .. As photographed 23lbs. 60/61 cm forget which. Ok off to clean my ram -- 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-own

[RBW] Roadeo - Just a photo

So I cleaned up Dawns Roadeo today and put on some new tires, pedals and seat bag ... looked so good had to take a snapshot. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/14563680171/ Now off for a beer. Have a great 4th weekend. Kelly PS. Those rumors of my suicide after selling the Quickbeam we

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

That criticism might have more meaning if it weren't anonymous... The power wash thing--I'm guessing bikes were dusty from being stored for a long time? Just speculation on my part. Steve On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 10:25 PM, rw1911 wrote: > I'm kind of surprised (and disappointing) by the immedi

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Been saving up for these, and ordered my set. They'll come in handy with the Burley Piccolo trail-a-bike, which doesn't work with my saddlesack when kid hauling. I thought there was going to-be a hoop? (IIRC, a Blug post on it a prototype being ugly, but then it was not necessary... but perhap

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Lugged Seatpost

I don't need the setback of the lugged seatpost but the S-83 is a lovely bit of kit as well and there will be more setback than the single-bolt Nitto Crystal. I just replaced 2 campy single-bolt seatposts last year with S-83's and I'm very happy with the Nittos; I love the finish and the elegan

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

Och! Well, Peter, you've goaded me into explaining more of how the brain overload works. Grin. It really is amazing how were are engineered to survive things that harm us. In my case, my brain is overloaded by stimulation, giving me two choices: shut down 9and get help getting to a sanctuary to

[RBW] Re: HAR!!

Very classy. The bags look well thought out, especially the rack attachment. The pocket idea is clever, and being able to use any old strap for the top gets away from proprietary clips. dougP On Thursday, July 3, 2014 11:32:33 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: > > http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rm

[RBW] HAR!!

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rmf2.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.com. To post to this grou

[RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

Thanks for that, Patrick! I did (after driving back across town to return the screenprinting supplies and bandana blanks) then say, "okay, that frees up my weekend!" I will make a good-faith effort to mail out non-attendee's stuff on Monday. My difficult issue is going to be reconciling atten

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

Haha, don't come without telling me first, my wife is street savvy and will avoid having you dancing cabaret in the meatpacking district at 4am. I am with you on the brain overload though, I have an office in the city I have to go in to visit every few months and it takes a day or two to recover fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

All the more reason to bring it, Peter. All the more reason! Grin. Though I wouldn't survive getting into the city for all the stimulation. I've attempted San Francisco and Philadelphia with my family and paid a stunning price of months of brain recovery for the attempts. With abandon, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

Deacon, although I highly doubt it would ever happen if you happen to come to NYC leave that presumption of goodness in Colorado, haha. On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 1:01 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Though challenging in some cases, I find affording a presumption of > goodness is the best place to sta

[RBW] fs: 650b Wheelset + tires/tubes ~ Rich built!

650b wheelset - purchased from Rivendell, built by Rich Lesnik. - LX hubs (36h) with Velocity Synergy rims. Skewers & rim tape included. Super, duper great shape! Though for some reason the rim tape (white) is slightly discolored. Anyways, two hundred miles on them, tops! Also included is

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

Though challenging in some cases, I find affording a presumption of goodness is the best place to start (not that I always remember that. Sardonic grin.). The combined knowledge set of bicycle, and Rivendell specifically, and how to post to eBay, including etiquette, is actually a pretty rare c

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires, decaleurs, rack, pedals, more

Here's the updated list. - 650b SS wheel set $250 // Velo-Orange hubs laced to VO rims. 32 spokes. Single Speed city bike wheel set built by Volpe Cycles. Shipping NOT included - 700c single speed wheel set. $125 Formula hubs laced 32 spoke to Sun CR18 rims. // Fixed/Free flip f

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

I think the fact is that many people here had a similar sentiment upon seeing the Ebay posting (as it was originally posted). It just seemed a little odd in a number of different ways. While it's completely possible that the seller is on the up and up, I don't see anything inherently wrong in br

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

I think the fact is that many people here had a similar sentiment upon seeing the Ebay posting (as it was originally posted). It just seemed a little odd in a number of different ways. While it's completely possible that the seller is on the up and up, I don't see anything inherently wrong in br

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

I think the fact is that many people here had a similar sentiment upon seeing the Ebay posting (as it was originally posted). It just seemed a little odd in a number of different ways. While it's completely possible that the seller is on the up and up, I don't see anything inherently wrong in br

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

I stand corrected. It's probably a good thing to give this poster the benefit of the doubt. Who knows? Seller may have some emergency where he needs to raise cash, or there could be health issues, or a myriad of other reasons that we don't know about. And if someone's interested in buying thes

[RBW] FS: Swift Industries "Roll Top" Panniers with Backpack Conversion

I am looking to sell my pair of Swift "Roll Top" panniers with backpack conversion on the non-drive side pannier. The color of the body and pockets is "old navy" which is basically a navy with a bit of green in it. The edging is royal blue and the reflective stripe is silver. I bought these in

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Hillborne Frameset, lotsa Nitto bars/stems, brakes, levers, Cambium, wheelset, derailers, etc etc!

Also some MKS pedals. See pictures, bearings spin real nice. $20 shipped -- 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...@google

[RBW] FS: 56cm Hillborne Frameset, lotsa Nitto bars/stems, brakes, levers, Cambium, wheelset, derailers, etc etc!

My first Rivendell frame is for sale! I bought a 61cm Homer from a fellow list member a month or so back, and this sale is the result of a year of parts/handlebar experimentation and all the leftover parts that process accumulates.. I think most of you know how that goes. I will take in trade,

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

...*maybe with a slow-riser option for those not ready to take the rapid-rise plunge.* That's funny! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Thursday, July 3, 2014 9:30:15 AM UTC-7, grant wrote: > It's not a deep rooted love of patchwork parts that's stopping SILVER (of > course)--although I have to ad

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

Other recipients: I think you hold us to a higher standard than we deserve. The saddle had some drops of water splashed on it (very much not "dripping wet"), which looks like power wash splash, but also good control of the tool. "No Rivendell owner would ever take suc "I think you hold us t

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

Careful Eric, you are having people check their credit card balances as we speak! On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Eric wrote: > Think about it, you're really paying for a set of S&S couplers & a new > paint job. > > After that it's a *free* frame! > > -- > You received this message because yo

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

We've all had our moments of skepticism , lol .To me, there are a lot more varied owners than we realize. To say this list in some way portrays a typical Riv owner is short sighted. There is no "typical" owner ! There are many bike owners I know that don't care about talking about thei

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Lugged Seatpost

Hey all seatpost has sold. Thanks for the interest! On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Peter Morgano wrote: > OK, 100 shipped, it's just gonna be collecting dust. > On Jul 3, 2014 1:01 AM, "Peter Morgano" wrote: > >> A tad too much setback for me I think. I am gonna get an S83 instead. Not >> as

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

Think about it, you're really paying for a set of S&S couplers & a new paint job. After that it's a *free* frame! -- 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 e

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

It's not a deep rooted love of patchwork parts that's stopping SILVER (of course)--although I have to admit that I personally have a DRL of them. But from RIV's perspective, I'd love to have a group. Here's what's stopping it. 1. Derailers.If it's not an original design(to some degree--obviously

[RBW] Re: Jamboree and Entmoot shirts and patches

+1 to virtual Entmoot day swag, if it can happen without killing the arteeest. As for being bummed by no bandannas, bandoleers, bayonets, or bar stools, I can only say that there is, somehow, gift in everything. Even the absence of things. Grin. How much sweeter will be the shirt and patch for

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Tires, decaleurs, rack, pedals, more

Hi Justin, Where are you located? Thanks, Fred On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 11:06 AM, wrote: > Sold a few things, locally and internetterly. Prices dropping. > Here's the updated list. > >- 650b SS wheel set $250 // Velo-Orange hubs laced to VO rims. 32 >spokes. Single Speed city bike wheel s

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Silver Gruppo

On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 10:03:35 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: > > Been reading about Campagnolo and his history in the new BQ mag. > Very interesting. > I think the idea of groupsets is really cool, especially if RBW had a > "Silver" groupset to sell one day. > > I don't think that will ever hap

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 9:56:14 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > Lovely bike! > Thanks, Tim. As is your RivRoad. That red is classy. > The Iowa is definitely high, as are the Cedar and the Wapsipinicon. Where > in Iowa do you ride? I join a fun gravel ride each Wed in Mt. Vernon, and > I ri

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Yes, "Luggy Smoothness" says all you need to know about Rivendell bikes. Definitely post of the week. Richard ( Enjoying Luggy Smoothness on my own Homer Hisen). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Advice: crank arms less than 165mm

Maybe just raise the seat and see if that helps rather than moving it back as well. It will move back a little by moving up anyway, and I've learned the hard way to change just one thing at a time when trying to address this sort of trouble. I think that crankarm length should be okay--try it wit

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Post of the Week Award for the term "Luggy Smoothness"! - Jim -- 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: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

It is a fine line regarding assumptions on posted ads. However, I don't think anyone in this thread claimed them to be stolen. This list is a way to communicate with a broadly dispersed segment (and I emphasize "segment") of Rivendell owners and enthusiasts. Other than my own, there are pro

[RBW] Rivendell Silver Gruppo

That's a cool idea. Silver hubs exist, too. Philip www.biketinker.com -- 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...@googlegro

[RBW] Re: Anyone missing an Atlantis?

I think you hold us to a higher standard than we deserve. The saddle had some drops of water splashed on it (very much not "dripping wet"), which looks like power wash splash, but also good control of the tool. "No Rivendell owner would ever take such crappy cellphone pictures!" Philip www.biket

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Bob- Lovely bike! The Iowa is definitely high, as are the Cedar and the Wapsipinicon. Where in Iowa do you ride? I join a fun gravel ride each Wed in Mt. Vernon, and I ride around Cedar Rapids and Iowa City a lot. Iowa Riv meetup? Tim Gavin Cedar Rapids, IA On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 8:00 AM, T

[RBW] FS: 26" rear wheel w/phil wood hub; stem shifter mount; MKS sneaker pedals; moustache bar

What is the spacing for the rear wheel? Is the rim for rim brakes or disk and how worn is it? Where are you shipping from? Thanks - Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [BOB] Re: [RBW] Re: A little teaser...

Good prices they have too! Nice to hear the product is also top-notch. Tempted to try them out on the next re-paint. KJ On Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:58:05 AM UTC-4, Addison wrote: > > That Groodybros powder coat came out really nice. Even got a clear coat > over the decals. > > Regards, > > >

[RBW] Re: FS Nitto Lugged Seatpost

OK, 100 shipped, it's just gonna be collecting dust. On Jul 3, 2014 1:01 AM, "Peter Morgano" wrote: > A tad too much setback for me I think. I am gonna get an S83 instead. Not > as lovely and lugged but alas getting my strange body to fit a bike takes > work. Has usual insertion marks, nothing to

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Bob, I'd love to hear back in a couple months on how much use the other (non-Homer) bikes get! I'm only about 3 months into my Saluki ownership and it is still dominating my attention. I've got an XO-3 set up single speed via a White Industries eccentric rear hub (vert dropouts) and while it has

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Review

Thank you. On the one hand it's just a t-shirt. On the other hand it's about the perfect t-shirt. That design should be resurrected! I have a similar late 90s era AR that I love. Been used for about everything over the years. Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology

Re: [BOB] Re: [RBW] Re: A little teaser...

Good guess...it's the 1992 MB-1. I should have offered a prize. The frame is in hand and expect the build, write-up, and photos, in a few days! That Groodybros powder coat came out really nice. Even got a clear coat over the decals. Regards, Addison Wilhite, M.A. Academy of Arts, Careers an

Re: [RBW] New Trek 10lb. Road Bike with lifetime warranty.

And I can say that as a former shop employee, Trek is fair with their warranty. They do have rules, just as any other company does, but they are very reasonable in dealing with shops and customers. The absolute easiest company to deal with used to be Schwinn. There were times where they handed

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 5:58:59 AM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > Sweet bike and the way you have it set up really fills a nice niche in > your four bike stable! If love to hear your thoughts on the cross check > double-double to. > > Also, the non-aero brakes... I've never used them, is it

Re: [RBW] New Trek 10lb. Road Bike with lifetime warranty.

FWIW, as a consumer it is up to me to understand what any warranty means. I've leaned most every warranty has conditions, stated or not. I reap what I sew, so it is up to me to plant seeds of expectation and trust that I am provided for in all conditions all the time, regardless of those con

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Saluki 58cm - custom color + S&S coupled!

If only I weren't nearly deliriously happy with my green 60cm saluki... What a great price. Tony -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day(s): Homer arrives home

Sweet bike and the way you have it set up really fills a nice niche in your four bike stable! If love to hear your thoughts on the cross check double-double to. Also, the non-aero brakes... I've never used them, is it the aesthetics or a tangible performance difference that led you to that ch

Re: [RBW] Re: Rear-mount safety device

Sounds good. Actually it sounds a lot likely riding in VT, mostly the dirt roads and avoiding the big mountain climbs. But there's noway to avoid the mile of 8%, or occasional 200 yards of 14%. I rarely use anything below a 34/27 but appreciate having it when I do. easier on the old knees an