[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm A Homer Hilsen, 650b wheels and tires

Both wheelsets are now claimed (along with the Compass and speedblend tires) On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 12:41 PM, Jeff Lesperance wrote: > Compass and speedblend tires are spoken for as well as the tiagra/dyno > wheelset. > > On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 7:56 PM, Jeff

[RBW] FS: 55cm Sam Hillborne

I am selling my blue Sam Hillborne. It is a 55 cm single top tube. I purchased it new in May of 2015 from RBW. RBW built up the bike. I have ridden this bike very little. It has less than 250 miles on it. The bike is in excellent condition. There is a very small nick in the paint on

[RBW] GF looking for riv bike size 50

Jonathan, A nice shaped 1994 Bridgestone RB-T was picked up at an Estate Sale. 50cm green. Bar end shifters 21 speed. Let me know if you want more details. Ryan (Not SF local) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

Here is some empirical learnings: When Rick at D (RBW official/recommended painter, who apparently also painted my custom for Steve Rex) re-painted my Homer and my Hunqapillar, he told me that paint needed a long period of time to "cure" or whatever the correct term is, and until that process was

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

I appreciate the offer for the spare, but I'll probably get some silver shifters in the near future and mount them on the Sunrace clamp. Just wanted to see if they could get better before they get replaced. Sadly short life span. On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 5:34:07 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: FS Bags, Racks, etc.

The Silver Hupe has now sold and making it's way to Fairbanks, Alaska. If someone would be interested in the Saddlesack and Nitto R-10 together, I'd negotiate a "package deal". On Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 7:47:14 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello, I'm offering for sale the following

[RBW] Re: GF looking for riv bike size 50

I just saw this on internet-bob today https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/internet-bob/z_zqkmcMk68 Fellow lives in Boston but will ship the Chev for 1100.00 - frame only , mind you On Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 8:57:54

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

Patrick, I saw that setup when I first started looking at Fiats. I'm not convinced that little plastic spoiler is a good base for a rack clamp (the one on my convertible top *definitely* isn't). Yes, back in the olden times people would modify 500/600s with Abarth parts. My 500 Abarth is a

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

It was long, long ago (in a galaxy far, far away, too) but my first Riv custom, early 1995, Waterford built and painted, had very nice green paint that chipped easily. I have to add, too, that in my limited experience with trunk racks, I've never had one chip my paint. Patrick "if you don't like

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

Oh boy, I've been waiting for a thread like this! I was installing a front rack in my building's bike garage and thoughtlessly leaned my bike against a haggard ebike to admire my work. It slipped and the TT scraped (screeeach) against the licence plate hanger of the ebike. My Clem, yes, just a

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

> I despise those trunk racks. Yep, me too! I put it in the back (of my Subaru wagon) when I can flip down the rear passenger seats, but this time I was traveling with people in the back seat, and in case you didn't know, 58cm Hunqs are huge. No way i was getting that in the cargo area of

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

I despise those trunk racks. I'm in the process of adding cable splitters to my Appaloosa so I can remove wheels and bars, then put the frame in the back of my little Fiat. I won't transport it often, but it's going semi-rinko when I do. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

I tried these on the Clem I rode at RBW. Kudos to anyone who can ride them, I'm not that guy. -- 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: Waterford Paint

True. You say "trunk rack" and I hear "paint destroyer" On Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 12:44:10 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 08/04/2016 02:49 PM, Bob B wrote: > > I think it happened while transporting the bike on a trunk rack on my > > car. > > Racks like that are notorious for

Re: [RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

On 08/04/2016 02:49 PM, Bob B wrote: I think it happened while transporting the bike on a trunk rack on my car. Racks like that are notorious for doing that to bicycle paint jobs. Ditch the trunk rack and get a wagon, where you can carry the bike inside, or a roof rack (but if you do, be

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

Bob, I feel your pain! I did the same thing on a car rack on my new A. Homer Hilsen! (Waterford built). Mine happened on the seat tube and took some of the decal with it! I sealed it up with clear nail polish but knowing it was my own doing and could have been prevented, is salt in the wound!

[RBW] Re: WTB: Road Brake Levers

yes I noticed in pictures of your 109 mile jaunt...says Ryan whose max is 50 miles on the prairie...a challenge if it's super windy , or howling thunderstorm , otherwise not so bad On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 8:03:27 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Exactly, Ryan. I have the Tiagras on

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

I have these on 3 bikes, generally they are OK, but the right one I struggle with from time to time. I recently was using my Rawland which has Silver Shifters and was really noticing how much better they worked Vs. the Sun Race. Check the tightness of the retaining screw, it may be loose!? --

[RBW] Re: Waterford Paint

I kinda feel like venting on this topic. My 3-week old Hunq got a big paint chip on the top tube. I'm not faulting Riv or Waterford; I didn't see it happen and can't speak with much knowledge to the quality of Waterford paint compared to others. But since it's so new it kinda sucks. I think it

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Jaunt

Ha! From the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: - *1* A tiring or troublesome journey. Now only as an iron. use of sense 2. l16. - *2* An excursion, a journey; *esp.* a pleasure trip. l17. Certainly it wasn't troublesome, but I was tired after it. Grin. Also, there was a Winnie the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Jaunt

Hello DP, What an epic and beautiful ride! But calling it a jaunt at 109 miles doesn't seem to fit. The ride I did this morning of 25 miles on my QB is more to my idea of a short excursion for pleasure, not to say your's wasn't pleasurable, just not short. JohnS On Thursday, August 4, 2016

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Bicycle Quarterly back issues

I've tracked down most of the recent issues (thanks folks!) but I'm still looking for these if anybody has them available: Any prior to BQ 15 (Vol. 4, No. 3, Spring 2006) 16 (Vol. 4, No. 4, Summer 2006) 18 (Vol. 5, No. 2, Winter 2006) 20 (Vol. 5, No. 4, Summer 2007) 21 (Vol. 6, No. 1, Autumn

[RBW] Are all Choco-moose bars TIG'd?

Choco-moose have always been tigged. Boscos and Bulls used to be filleted, but appear to be transitioning to tigged. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Trade: Large Sackville for Medium Sackville?

Thanks, but already worked out another deal for mine. Best of luck. On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 9:24:01 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Straight up. Color is olive. > > > On Monday, August 1, 2016 at 4:11:27 PM UTC-7, Will Ashe wrote: >> >> Straight up trade? What color? > > -- You

[RBW] Are all Choco-moose bars TIG'd?

Albastache has more reach, no middle flat to grab, and takes road brake levers. -- 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: Are all Choco-moose bars TIG'd?

Looks like all 'moose' varieties are now TIG-welded. David Chicago On Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 9:52:22 AM UTC-5, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I picked up some OE bars from a Joe Appa for a build and was admittedly > disappointed to set TIG'd joints as opposed to the filet brazen > craftsmanship

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Jaunt

I always loved the silver Quickbeams, nice lookin' build. That looks like an epic ride, and beautiful pictures too. - Steve -- 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,

[RBW] Are all Choco-moose bars TIG'd?

I picked up some OE bars from a Joe Appa for a build and was admittedly disappointed to set TIG'd joints as opposed to the filet brazen craftsmanship you would expect on a $160 moosey bar. Is this like the Clem Bosco-moose vs. the a la carte? Also, how are a choco bars really that different

Re: [RBW] Re: Latest Roscoe Bubbe

Oops. Did not see Chris' initial post, only the second. On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 9:23:01 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > > Having (ex) in-laws from Illinois and Nebraska, I can tell you that Surly > is John Deere green & yellow, so technically a machine. But not machine > green. > >

[RBW] Re: Gravel & Grind's First Annual Rivendell + Bridgestone Owners Bunch Coffee Ride and Social

We have an awesome ride planned for our upcoming coffee outside social. I hope DC area riders can make it out! The weather has been breaking as well, so unless it rains, we should have a good day of mountain riding. I added a ride cue for the August 14th Riv and B stone Coffee Ride and