[RBW] Re: FS: albatross cockpit, lone peak, pletscher, 700 big apples, norco

lklm front rack is sold -- 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 r

[RBW] Run wiring in fender or along fender/chain stays?

Cannot run taillight wire to headlight internally in my frame. Trying to decide if it's best to go inside rear fender rolled edge or just run it externally from tail light along fender and chain stays, up DT and over FC to headlight on front rack, since nothing fore if the rear wheel can be inte

[RBW] OT: Help My Colleague Replace Her Stolen Bike?

Evan - If you find a frame I have things like bars stems brake levers and even a crank that I can provide when we meet up for the toe cages. Let me know. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos of the Spinnaker bag number two, now called the "Stuinnaker Bag"

Thanks, I'll try to film something up in the next couple of days... Clay On Friday, December 4, 2015 6:34 PM, drew wrote: Very cool and impressive. i'd love to see a video of this thing being put on the rack and loaded up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a

[RBW] OT: Help My Colleague Replace Her Stolen Bike?

Dear Bay Area Rivsters, Last night, a colleague of mine lost her vintage Fuji to a bike thief. The bike was locked to the porch railing of my colleague's house in Oakland, but the thief snuck onto the porch and cut the motorcycle-grade cable lock. So: My colleague seeks a replacement bike, pref

Re: [RBW] WTB: Low priced rear 135mm wheel

I have a Campeur en route! On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 8:06:12 PM UTC-5, Eric Daume wrote: > > What VO model are you working on? > > I have a Camargue that I think stands up pretty well to Riv models. > > Eric > > On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 8:42 PM, Belopolsky > wrote: > >> Building up a cheaper R

[RBW] Re: Photos of the Spinnaker bag number two, now called the "Stuinnaker Bag"

Very cool and impressive. i'd love to see a video of this thing being put on the rack and loaded 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 it, send an email to rbw-ow

Re: [RBW] Re: Photos of the Spinnaker bag number two, now called the "Stuinnaker Bag"

Just clink on my name, not the link, it should take you to my home page. Clayton On Friday, December 4, 2015 10:26 AM, Jim D Massachusetts wrote: Looks great in post, but link does not seem to work.                     Jim D.                  Massachusetts  -- You received this mess

[RBW] FS: albatross cockpit, lone peak, pletscher, 700 big apples, norco

time to move some stuff and help fund the holidays. pics upon request. *albatross cockpit *with 110mm (i think) tallux. heat treated aluminum. shimano mtb brake levers. wrapped and shellacked. tallux had an inch cut off the bottom to get it lower down in a short head tube. 135$ shipped *new l

[RBW] Re: Texas Rivendell Riders

It's been awhile, but there was an employee at Mellow Johnny's bike shop who rode a Hungapillar. -- 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-

Re: [RBW] WTB: Low priced rear 135mm wheel

What VO model are you working on? I have a Camargue that I think stands up pretty well to Riv models. Eric On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 8:42 PM, Belopolsky wrote: > Building up a cheaper Riv (read: Velo orange :) ) > Looking for a wheel (or a set) > > Thanks!! :) > > -- > You received this message b

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

For a second I thought the locker handle in the profile picture was some kind of new-fangled suicide brake lever, like they used to put on diacompe brake levers in the '70s and '80s. David P. > > > > > >

[RBW] Saturday, Dec 5 Ride (Carlsbad)?

Hi Everyone, Planning to ride tomorrow out of Synaptic World Headquarters. Thinking a 9-ish rollout for a 3 hour-ish road ride. Any takers? Call or email if interested. Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: http://synapticcycles.com Store:

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

Here are the tubing stickers on the fork and the seat tube: On Friday, December 4, 20

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

I'm still obsessing about going from 9 to 10; it's good to know that I've got whole new obsession waiting for me after that one. On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 4:17 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: > > > Why do I obsess about this stuff for months before spending a > relatively small amount of money? It's a c

Re: [RBW] (OT) NEED PORTABLE ELECTRIC shop HEATER SUGGESTIONS

I had an "oil radiator" from WalMart, much like this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/21936876?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=227017242443&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42967461872&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=81459546872&veh=sem which was pretty effective in my 2-car garage, which usually bottoms out at

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

what does the Columbus sticker on the fork say??? My 88 Voyageur (Tenax) does not have a Columbus fork, but a Tange. maybe due to the cantilevers maybe. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2:40:25 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > New bike day! My 1985 Schwinn Tempo arri

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

+1. We can't know what we're missing until we haven't. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 4:30:42 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: > > For the best effect, he HAS to be there for the unboxing! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group

[RBW] Re: (OT) NEED PORTABLE ELECTRIC shop HEATER SUGGESTIONS

I just bought an infrared space heater similar to this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lifesmart-21-in-1500-Watt-3-Long-Vertical-Element-Large-Room-Infrared-Tower-Heater-with-Remote-ZCHT1057US/206021793 It works well, has a manual cutoff, heats our 10 x 15 living room with no insulation and a giant

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

On 12/04/2015 06:17 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: Been thinking about this some more. One think about 11 speed that I've noticed is that some sites claim that the cable pull is not the same ratio throughout the travel. Which makes me wonder if certain shifters have to be paired with certain rear derai

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

For the best effect, he HAS to be there for the unboxing! dougP On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 9:01:52 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > You are too kind. Guess what's arriving today? I asked him if he wanted to > be here for The Unboxing or if I should just proceed with having the bike > built. H

Re: [RBW] (OT) NEED PORTABLE ELECTRIC shop HEATER SUGGESTIONS

Thanks Steve..I didn't think of checking Consumer ReportsI'll check those heaters out. Jon On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 4:07:52 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > Consumer Reports has reviews and rataings of space heaters on its web > site. I'm confident anything they're recommending is

Re: [RBW] Re: thinking about going 11 speed, does anyone make a 12-32?

Been thinking about this some more. One think about 11 speed that I've noticed is that some sites claim that the cable pull is not the same ratio throughout the travel. Which makes me wonder if certain shifters have to be paired with certain rear derailers. I run the Microshift bar-ends now, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

That photo and the knowledge that there will be another with that new fork crown is making me gnaw my fingers apart trying not to buy one. Goodness -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

Re: [RBW] (OT) NEED PORTABLE ELECTRIC shop HEATER SUGGESTIONS

Consumer Reports has reviews and rataings of space heaters on its web site. I'm confident anything they're recommending is GOOD not burn your shop down quality. The top rated one is a Dyson AM09, about $450; next is a Vornado TVH600, about $200. Least expensive is the Holmes HFH436 at $40, a

[RBW] VP platform pedals FS

I tried these for about five months and while I liked the light weight and the overall looks, I did not care for the way they felt under my feet. So I'm selling them. Good condition, a little

[RBW] (OT) NEED PORTABLE ELECTRIC shop HEATER SUGGESTIONS

My shop is about 12x20. I'm looking for a GOOD ,not burn your shop down portable heater to use while working on my bikes. It will only be plugged in while I'm present. I'm sure there are plenty of China made heater crap out there. Any of you have one you have experience using? Thanks in advance. J

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

Pics please!!! > > -- 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-

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

This is such an awesome group. After watching this thread nearly spin out of control, it really is inspiring to see how group members here have kept their heads, collected themselves and maintained a very civil, polite and respectful tone here. I am proud even to be a peripheral participant.

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone order a Joe?

...and now the Butterscotch Joe is visible on the BLUG. Now it is confirmed that the headtube is cream. WINNER. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 9:30:13 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Mercy. I'm crazy about the butterscotch Saluki, but I've never seen one in >

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivish Items FOR SALE (Frame, FD, Brakes, Fenders, Tires, Seat & Seatpost)

Frame sold. On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 9:18:18 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > A few items to sell. Paypal for payment. I will only ship to continental > USA. I will pay for normal shipping charges. Contact me via private > message for questions and/or to request pics if the below link does

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Grant should write a book: Pray, ride, eat bacon. On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:54:00 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I often pray the rosary as I ride, and especially now for all effected by > violence. Paris, Colorado Springs, Redlands/San Bernardino. May all hearts > turn to peace be

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

If you pray while riding a Rivendell and in time to your cadence, I think it is perfectly on topic. On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 11:53 AM, Kieran J wrote: > I move that we form a committee to hunt down and bring to justice those > who attempt to discuss things other than which falls under the Riv lexi

[RBW] Re: New Winter Project: Another 650B conversion, thanks in part to you

New bike day! My 1985 Schwinn Tempo arrived today. Riv-content: 1. The build-plan includes the following parts bought from Rivendell Bicycle Works: Tektro Big-mouth brakes, Newbaums tape, Noodle handlebars 2. Obligatory clearance photos + an appreciative photo of the seat lug, showing a t

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville, Nitto, Tubus, Schwalbe, Dura Ace, Paul, Velo Orange, Etc.

Beautiful plan! I love it! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:43:37 PM UTC-7, Amit Singh wrote: > > Hi All, > > > I’m selling some stuff to help fund a cool idea my wife and I are doing - > paying off layaway items at local stores to help bring holiday cheer to > families

[RBW] FS: Sackville, Nitto, Tubus, Schwalbe, Dura Ace, Paul, Velo Orange, Etc.

I'm on mobile, so unable to PM, but I'll buy the Nitto Tallux stem if available. Thanks, David Chicago -- 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 rb

[RBW] Re: Flatsack vs. Grabsack

I would go with the flat sack. Musettes are pretty sizable. If you need more room, at that point I would just get a shopsack so it fits in your wald sack nicely. I'll probably get the flatsack here shortly just to put my ulock, chain, keys, and phone in. On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 3:45:

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

I move that we form a committee to hunt down and bring to justice those who attempt to discuss things other than which falls under the Riv lexicon! Penalties to infractors will include fraying their cable ends, poking pinholes in their merino knits, and [gasp] imposing sanctions on tires wider

[RBW] Re: Rivelo Open House: Saturday, December 5. 1PM-5PM

Thanks! And not to create a "sense of urgency" regarding the copper bottles, but those have sold better and faster than we thought, and there's only about 10 left. No more until after the holidays. If your Not So Secret Santa has one in mind, you might suggest that "sooner rather than later" i

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Actually there is something wrong with the topic, as it states at the top of this page "*RBW Owners Bunch - Dedicated to the discussion of Rivendell Bicycles and products*" While some may say that Rivendell is a religion/cult, this is not the place to discuss religion, politics or guns you can

[RBW] Re: Photos of the Spinnaker bag number two, now called the "Stuinnaker Bag"

Looks great in post, but link does not seem to work. Jim D. Massachusetts -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Actually, the Deacon is “sardonic”: "disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking” (from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sardonic ) I’ll give Patrick the benefit of the doubt that he is not “derisively mocking” us … h

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

Happy New Bike Day! On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 9:01:52 AM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote: > > You are too kind. Guess what's arriving today? I asked him if he wanted to > be here for The Unboxing or if I should just proceed with having the bike > built. He doesn't understand about the magic of The Unb

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Peace needs and knows no petition . Peace is not something to be gained or lost, brought out or covered up, created or destroyed, nor subject to any-thing or any-one. Peace is native to OneSelf . . . . and prayer is consciousness of no other and none else. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

You are too kind. Guess what's arriving today? I asked him if he wanted to be here for The Unboxing or if I should just proceed with having the bike built. He doesn't understand about the magic of The Unboxing. He just wants it ready to ride this weekend. *Grin* My only regret: his cork grips w

Re: [RBW] Rivendell's Thinny Gloves Review

I haven’t tried these gloves, but I’ll put in my two cents’ worth for thin gloves. I started using non-padded gloves a couple of years ago, and found almost by accident that they helped tremendously with the numbness issues I had been experiencing on long rides (600K and 1200K). I find that havi

[RBW] Rivendell's Thinny Gloves Review

Hi folks, I've been trying out the "Thinny Riding Gloves" from Rivendell recently. I thought people might be interested in an opinion on them. They are a classic-looking leather glove with crocheted cotton back - but the big feature is that they have no padding in the palm. As someone who is i

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

For someone who usually posts with a joking/sarcastic *grin* in his posts, it was nice for Deacon to show candor in empathy and concern for recent events that have happened. The original post was fine, somehow, this tribute turned into political debate. On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:26:44 A

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

sarcasm transliterates as "putrefying thought" - it's insulting to begin with, but gets worse with time. Anyone you care for, don't do it to them. The spirit of Deac's post was good. The political issues behind the murders don't need to be discussed here, but they certainly have nothing to

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM, Scott Henry wrote: > Really, try the mentioned helmet topics. Which I cant stand wearing > by the way. > Or the merits of any bike with carbon? > > Other than the CR, this list is the most singularly minded. > Right, my mistake, I should have referenced other t

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Nothing wrong with the topic. Just be the respectfully folks that we all are. Above all think before you post and be respectful & tolerant. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Dec 4, 2015 7:49 AM, "stevef" wrote: > "If?" This thread should've never been started. > > On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:10:47 AM

[RBW] Rivelo Open House: Saturday, December 5. 1PM-5PM

Sure would if I could. I enjoy your instagram, and suspect that somebody in my family will be ordering a copper bottle for my brown mystery bike. Best regards! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

"If?" This thread should've never been started. On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:10:47 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Och! Kids, kids, kids, kids, kids. > > 1. Prayer in no way excludes action. Quite the opposite. It inherently > leads to better action. > 2. This is not the place to discus

[RBW] Texas Rivendell Riders

Hello all, I just bought a Bombadil and was wondering if there's anyone on this forum in the Central Texas (near Austin) area that I could talk to or meet up with for rides and to trade ideas. Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Really, try the mentioned helmet topics. Which I cant stand wearing by the way. Or the merits of any bike with carbon? Other than the CR, this list is the most singularly minded. Love the bikes, ride the bikes. Though I must be different most most other cyclists in just about every single one

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Can't we return to civil discourse over something we can all agree on, like proper helmet usage and requirements? On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 10:16 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > "The list isn't super welcoming with different opinions"? > > Not my experience. Even

RE: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

"The list isn't super welcoming with different opinions"? Not my experience. Even on OT topics. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Henry Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 9:16 AM To: Riv List Subject: Re

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Och! Kids, kids, kids, kids, kids. 1. Prayer in no way excludes action. Quite the opposite. It inherently leads to better action. 2. This is not the place to discuss what that action should be. Please don't. Feel free to put this thread out of our misery if it needs it, Jim. With abandon, Patr

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

I don't think any one perp has ever ridden a bike to and from an act of violence On Friday, December 4, 2015 at 9:00:13 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Maybe everyone should ride bikes. They'd probably be a lot happier. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goo

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

our founding fathers designed our republic so that population centers would not be able to dictate to the agrarian expanse, though their design continues to be chipped away nor that questionably accurate polls could create legislation (polls are simply representations and inherently skewed by

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

Maybe everyone should ride bikes. They'd probably be a lot happier. On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 8:57 AM, Eddie Flayer wrote: > more than 75% of the voting population is in favor of stricter laws. we must > have a truly representative democracy. > > On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:54:00 AM UTC-8, D

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

more than 75% of the voting population is in favor of stricter laws. we must have a truly representative democracy. On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:54:00 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I often pray the rosary as I ride, and especially now for all effected by > violence. Paris, Colorado S

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

status quo is good since it constantly feeds the 24 hour news cycle until you want to puke. On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:54:00 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I often pray the rosary as I ride, and especially now for all effected by > violence. Paris, Colorado Springs, Redlands/San Ber

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem for my husband

*Boy it's apparent your hubby is one lucky guy for many reasons (+1)... * On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 7:37:34 PM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote: > > It wasn't the extra wobble in his ride, or the inexplicably crooked > handlebars, neither the SNAP that came from merely shifting gears, nor the > new

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

What change do we want? Well, since guns cross borders easily within the United States, I want a combination of national-level gun registration (a "well-regulated" situation, just as the Constitution calls for) and national-level gun control, which would be a limit to how many guns any individ

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

I think it's time for the list owner to end this. On 12/04/2015 09:16 AM, Scott Henry wrote: I hate to offer a counterpoint as I am well aware that the list isn't super welcoming with differing opinions. California has some of the toughest gun control laws in the nation, what change did you wan

Re: [RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

I hate to offer a counterpoint as I am well aware that the list isn't super welcoming with differing opinions. California has some of the toughest gun control laws in the nation, what change did you want? I would much rather request my legislator abolish "gun-free zones" so that I am legally allow

[RBW] Re: Prayers for all effected by violence

All the prayers can't pass gun control laws. Call or write your legislator and demand change. On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 9:54:00 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I often pray the rosary as I ride, and especially now for all effected by > violence. Paris, Colorado Springs, Redlands/San B

[RBW] Re: FS: Marks Rack, TRP & Shimano Road Brake Levers, Soma Highway 1, Nitto Technomic Deluxe & VO Stem

updating On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10:13:05 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > Finally got my bike situation situated and finally happy with how the > bikes are set up. Clearing out everything not on my current bikes > > > Selling a brand new Marks Rack, only fitted on my bike and taken off,

[RBW] WTB: Low priced rear 135mm wheel

Oops. 700c/29er -- 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-own

Re: [RBW] Re: Heat Gun to Attach Patches to Bags

Rivendell's website. Marc On Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 8:28:54 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Marc: I'm interested in getting such a Stitcher and the related sewing > cord/thread. Did you get yours online? If so, where? > > Thanks, Patrick > > On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 6:17 PM, Marc Irwin