Re: [RBW] Re: I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

I love that clear powdercoat, the decals really pop against it. On Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 1:52 AM, cyclotourist wrote: > Oh, forgot to mention the frame lock. I love frame/cafe locks. Great way > to secure a bike that you're going to leave in a low-theft area. It's one > of the Abus locks, and the

[RBW] Trades?

Just throwing a line out there, trade my 56cm Bombadil and wheelset for your 58 Hunq and wheels. At 87pbh I have ridden the 54 but I need the longer TT of the 58. Newer version preferred, I like the green pain scheme. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Re: I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

Oh, forgot to mention the frame lock. I love frame/cafe locks. Great way to secure a bike that you're going to leave in a low-theft area. It's one of the Abus locks, and they are crazy-heavy in a Teutonic sort of a way. http://www.amazon.com/ABUS-Amparo-4850-Frame-Lock/dp/B001BADNRA/ I will potenti

Re: [RBW] Re: I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

Shoulda' kept my green one, then I would have three!!! Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > Nice! > > If I had the space, I'd have one for every day of the week... > > Enjoy! > > - Jim / cyclofiend.com

Re: [RBW] I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

Thanks for the recommendation, Mike. Those bars were mentioned recently here, and I was checking them out. Didn't notice they were wider at the time, just the rise on them. They are on my radar, but am going to stick with these J bars for a bit and see how they work out. Plus I don't want to ruin t

Re: [RBW] Re: I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

There are no bad questions! For my 89cm PBH, a 62cm frame is just a touch too tall, especially with larger tires. My orange one is a 60cm and it's really perfect. I'm using it differently (well, planning to as it's new to me) than my orange one. Orange is going to be multi-surface bang around bike.

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Dynohubs?

Sinewave, maker of a USB charger that I recently purchased for my PBP bike, likes the Shutter Precision hubs: http://www.sinewavecycles.com/collections/all/products/sp-pv-8-dynamo-hub I already have a dynohub wheel, or I would have considered one of these. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGu

[RBW] Re: New Riv Dynohubs?

Dang! And my birthday juuttt passed. One of those would've been on the list. ahh well. Look nice, they do. - Jim / cyclofiend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

Nice! If I had the space, I'd have one for every day of the week... Enjoy! - Jim / cyclofiend.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-own

Re: [RBW] Re: Packing S&S-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools & Gears to make it easier?

Tom I used it for packing an uncoupled bike. The next bike will be S&S coupled. By undoing the front bolts on the MOTUS stem you can position the handlebars in the box (in your case the S&S case) as needed. Just make sure that your cables have enough slack, or disconnects. This is very simi

[RBW] Stupid Question about leather straps

So, I went ahead and ordered the med Sackville saddle sack, and I just received it today. It came with straps that buckle to close the bag riveted to the bag, plus a set of straps to buckle and snap shut. I can't figure out how to use the snap strap without removing the riveted strap from the b

[RBW] FS: Nitto S83 Technomic Deluxe IRD Alipina-d FM-771 FM-773 RD-M760

All items are in excellent condition and have very low miles (less than 200), except rear derailleur which is in very good condition. All prices include CONUS priority mail shipping. Nitto S83 27.2 Seatpost - $60 Nitto Technomic Deluxe 10cm - $40 IRD Alpina-d front derailleur AND IRD 28.6 clamp

[RBW] WTB: used Mark's rack or M-18

Hi, looking for a Mark's rack or M18 someone is no longer using. Thanks, Mick -- 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...@g

Re: [RBW] Rambouillet on Seattle CL

I would recommend contacting the owner, I think he would likely be open to it. Greg On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 5:41:26 PM UTC-7, Justin Schoop wrote: > > Do you know if he is willing to ship? Unfortunately I'm on the other coast. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

David, I have my QB set up pretty similar to your new one, if you like Jitenshas but wish they were a bit wider than the MAP Ahearne bars in 61 width are worth a look, they are super duper comfy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 17, 2014, at 9:03 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > Mike, I love clear p

[RBW] Re: I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

The bike looks great and I love the frame lock. One question, while looking at your Flickr account on the Green Quickbeam, you mention "Loved this bike. It's a 62cm, and just a touch to big due to the tall bottom bracket. Bought slightly used in '05, sold only slightly more used in 2010." Jus

Re: [RBW] I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

Mike, I love clear powdercoats, so this one really rang my number! Doug, too many to count. Now multiples of the same model (although different sizes!). Rack is on my other bike, using it for O'Neil. Then putting it on this one for portage duty. Trying to figure out if I like the Jitenshas. A bit

Re: [RBW] I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

Bayuutiful 'Beam man!! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 17, 2014, at 8:29 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > Whilst visiting Portland this summer, Ron H. made me an offer I couldn't > refuse on his 62cm Quickbeam. Those of you playing along from home may recall > I already have an orange 60cm 'Beam. At

[RBW] Re: I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

David: Either you're gonna be adding racks or a trailer if this is the bike you're bringing for the O'Niell S24O. I've got lots of panniers Gotta check out those Jitensha bars. I'm not done messing about with bars on my Atlantis. Everyone needs a hobby, & lately mine seems to be upright

[RBW] today's blug

THIS is the bike I wanted back in '02 when I ordered my Atlantis. I have no idea what the buyer paid for this, but the S&S couplers, etc., add to both the cost & lead time. BUT when that lucky someone pulls this one out of the box, they are gonna be really pleased with the result. BTW, I have

[RBW] I just can't say NO! (to Quickbeams)

Whilst visiting Portland this summer, Ron H. made me an offer I couldn't refuse on his 62cm Quickbeam. Those of you playing along from home may recall I already have an orange 60cm 'Beam. At first that seemed like too much of a good thing, but after thinking on it, how could I not have a second one

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

I have ben experimenting with running shift cables on my top tube. Seems to me the right / rear shifter should go on the right side of the top tube so it runs onto the right seat stay and down to the rd cleanly. Why do you chose to take the right shifter cable to the left side of the top tube?

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

I've had two mountain bikes with derailleur cables running over the top tube. I like it. My Singular with full derailleur housing down the down tube bugged me so much I made the bike a singlespeed. I second the idea of asking for normal cable stops. Right shifter cable crosses the head tube, and

Re: [RBW] Re: LF: 46cm Dream Bar

On 09/17/2014 08:35 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: What's the Nitto number for the "Dream Bar?" I have a couple of bars I'm looking to part with, including a Mod. 176 in 460mm. Is that the one you want? 176 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: LF: 46cm Dream Bar

answering out of turn, that's it. On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 7:35:40 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > What's the Nitto number for the "Dream Bar?" I have a couple of bars I'm > looking to part with, including a Mod. 176 in 460mm. Is that the one you > want? > > Sorry for the on-li

[RBW] Re: LF: 46cm Dream Bar

What's the Nitto number for the "Dream Bar?" I have a couple of bars I'm looking to part with, including a Mod. 176 in 460mm. Is that the one you want? Sorry for the on-list response. I tried to PM you - not sure if it went through. Flickr is also not getting photo uploads from my phone, so...

Re: [RBW] WTB: Ruffy Tuffy Tires

Size and Price: 700x28mm, $36 shipped On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 8:17:56 PM UTC-4, Dave Johnston wrote: > > I have ONE Ruffy Tuffy tire, NOS, never used or mounted, I could offer at > a good price. Sorry I only have one the other got used. > > -Dave > -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] WTB: Ruffy Tuffy Tires

I have ONE Ruffy Tuffy tire, NOS, never used or mounted, I could offer at a good price. Sorry I only have one the other got used. -Dave On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 12:37:27 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: > > I have a pair that I rode on a single 600K and decided I preferred the > Grand Bois

[RBW] Re: New Kryptonite Bike Lock Idea

Nice! -- 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-owners-bunch@go

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

On 09/17/2014 06:17 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: Well in this case the housing runs all the way to the rear derailer. Bill mentioned the additional friction of a longer housing run. But I use Jagwire Teflon with stainless cables and never had a problem before. and that housing would run all the way

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

Well in this case the housing runs all the way to the rear derailer. Bill mentioned the additional friction of a longer housing run. But I use Jagwire Teflon with stainless cables and never had a problem before. On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 5:08 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > On 09/17/2014 06:03 PM, Ji

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

On 09/17/2014 06:03 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: Yes like that on the handlebar part of the cable run. But the cables would continue on the top tube rather than the downtube It works fine on my Longstaff and my Spectrum. Can you think of any reason why it would work any differently because of

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

65cm. On Sep 17, 2014 4:47 PM, "Goshen Peter" wrote: > What size is the GR? ;) > > On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> >> >> >>> You mean, like this? >>> >>> >> Close. The only difference is that Jim means that the frame will have >> the two shift cables run along the top

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

On 09/17/2014 05:45 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: You mean, like this? Close. The only difference is that Jim means that the frame will have the two shift cables run along the top tube, like some cyclocross bikes run them. The answer to Jim is YES you absolutely can run your hypothetical

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

What size is the GR? ;) On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > > >> You mean, like this? >> >> > Close. The only difference is that Jim means that the frame will have the > two shift cables run along the top tube, like some cyclocross bikes run > them. The answer to Jim is YE

Re: [RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

> You mean, like this? > > Close. The only difference is that Jim means that the frame will have the two shift cables run along the top tube, like some cyclocross bikes run them. The answer to Jim is YES you absolutely can run your hypothetical new frameset like that. Whether you run barco

[RBW] barend shifters on a bike with top tube derailer cables

I've taken the advice to heart of this group and others that the Soma GR I built up recently is really not big enough for me. So I intend on selling it and getting something else that is sized more appropriately for me (6'7"). I would like to move the parts form the Soma over to whatever other fr

[RBW] Re: suggestions for a bike computer?

+1 for Garmin 200. It's amazing how well it works in all conditions. I used it all last year including fat bike riding in temps ranging between zero and 20 degrees. No problems. I primarily bought it to eliminate having to recalibrate computer every time I switched tires. Plus, I ride 6 bikes w

[RBW] LF: 46cm Dream Bar

Anyone have one they can part with? Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] WTT/WTB - Pauls Brakes for your Marks Rack or Cambium - WTB Tan Medium Shop Sack

OK...so I guess the "reply privately to author" function does not work. And I can't see your email either. contact me here: hbclick (located at) yahoo dot com Tag...you're it. On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 12:01:27 PM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Sorry, I haven't received any emails from you,

[RBW] Re: FS: bike purge yard sale in Portland this Sunday, 9/7

Everything but the RIvendell is sold and shipped - thank you all very much. If you bought something and haven't received it yet, please get in touch. Mark, there's no such thing as n+1'ed out! Andrew -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] WTT/WTB - Pauls Brakes for your Marks Rack or Cambium - WTB Tan Medium Shop Sack

Sorry, I haven't received any emails from you, Brad. My email should be visible on the forum. Yours isn't, so I can't initiate. Tim On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 11:11 AM, 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Tim, > > Just checking to see if you received my PM?

[RBW] Re: New Riv Dynohubs?

Very cool. Thanks. Off to research SP now. Thanks, Aaron On Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Dave wrote: > their instagram feed shows them as being > from Shutter Precision > > On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:44:43 AM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: >> >> New Dynohub hubs

[RBW] Re: New Riv Dynohubs?

their instagram feed shows them as being from Shutter Precision On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:44:43 AM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: > > New Dynohub hubs are mentioned in the recent email from Riv. Anyone know > anything about (any of) these? > > Aaron Young, > The

Re: [RBW] Re: Crabon forks are not your best bet for swordfighting

The funny thing is that a friend of mine was involved in some sword crafting and sparring with Neal and others over the past 7 or 8 years now. They started out by building a lot of their swords and armor out of carbon fibre, but have since gone to steel due to failures. I don't have much more

[RBW] New Riv Dynohubs?

New Dynohub hubs are mentioned in the recent email from Riv. Anyone know anything about (any of) these? Aaron Young, The Dalles, OR -- 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 f

[RBW] Re: New Kryptonite Bike Lock Idea

Check out these anti-theft skewers from Velo Orange. http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/locks-security/vo-anti-theft-skewers.html On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:05:30 PM UTC-6, lungimsam wrote: > > @ted: > I am thinking of getting pitlocks for the wheels, and just using my mini

Re: [RBW] WTB: Ruffy Tuffy Tires

I have a pair that I rode on a single 600K and decided I preferred the Grand Bois tires instead. I'm open to trades. Contact me off-list. On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 9:11 AM, Adam DeFayette wrote: > Hello good people, > > Can someone cut me a deal on some Ruffy Tuffy tires, lightly used or new? > I

Re: [RBW] WTT/WTB - Pauls Brakes for your Marks Rack or Cambium - WTB Tan Medium Shop Sack

Tim, Just checking to see if you received my PM? I have sent 4 PM's to various members recently and not received one reply...starting to wonder if they're getting through? On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 8:17:20 AM UTC-6, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Brad- > > I'll include all the hardware shown on the

[RBW] WTB: Ruffy Tuffy Tires

Hello good people, Can someone cut me a deal on some Ruffy Tuffy tires, lightly used or new? I'm very broke right now, but not so much that I'm going to turn my back on tire quality. I can pay, just can't afford to order new. My Schwalbe Marathon rear tire is falling apart after about 1000 mil

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

In case anyone is counting the teeth on their jockey wheels, be aware I made a bad assumption: While my older Deore shimano does have 10 teeth, the slightly newer XT low normal sold by Riv does have the modern count of 11. (Both needed new wheels --- sorry Joe, I just can't let go of a good der

[RBW] Re: Crabon forks are not your best bet for swordfighting

I was wondering why they weren't putting together some of those many Sam frames that came in - OK, I thought it was a hoot, and I think I even saw Grant slip in and out of the frame once. On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 8:37:46 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > > I enjoyed the video for none other t

[RBW] Re: Crabon forks are not your best bet for swordfighting

I enjoyed the video for none other than the sheer folly it all ! ahahaahahahaahahahaha Silly human tricks !Giddy up ! -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: Crabon forks are not your best bet for swordfighting

Swords are better for sword fighting: http://www.nytimes.com/video/sports/10003040466/inside-the-world-of-longsword-fighting.html (But I enjoyed Fork Wars, too.) -- Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fr

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

Thanks. Also found one hiding in performance catalog, of all places. On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:30:32 PM UTC-5, Mobile Bill wrote: > > This is generally a conservative bunch, at least mechanically speaking. So > you understand my desire to keep my 6-year-old low-normal shimano rear > dera

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

for 6/7/8 speed here : http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Derailleur-Pulley-Pair-fits/dp/B00367370Y/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1410954246&sr=1-9&keywords=8+speed+derailleur+pulley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

[RBW] jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

VO used to sell a set, possibly may still. -- 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 gro

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

I'm not quite conservative enough to replace hard-to-find parts on a 20,000 mile derailer. You should be able to find a decent RapidRise XTR mech on Ebay which will keep you pedaling for a few years. On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 8:30:32 PM UTC-7, Mobile Bill wrote: > > This is generally a cons