[RBW] Rivendell Road Repair & Repaint

2019-03-07 Thread Joe Bernard
I love the cream on the lugs, kinda like on the headtube of that new custom on the BLAHG. Such a nice touch! -- 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: FS: Riv MUSA Rain Pants, size M - $50 shipped.

2019-03-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Todd, it's worse than that. I fit a Large in the grey/blue pants, but not Large black. And all 3 of my Large shorts fit differently. -- 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: Rivendell Road Repair & Repaint

2019-03-07 Thread lambbo
Fully lugged indeed, a thing of beauty On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 10:29:13 PM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > > Now that Louise the Rambouillet is properly redone, Elrond the Original, > an early 1995 Rivendell Road is next up. You may notice it has a level TT > (the Road Standard which followed

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Road Repair & Repaint

2019-03-07 Thread Brian Campbell
Very nice! Can't wait to see the finished bike! On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 10:29:13 PM UTC-5, Fullylugged wrote: > > Now that Louise the Rambouillet is properly redone, Elrond the Original, > an early 1995 Rivendell Road is next up. You may notice it has a level TT > (the Road Standard which

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv MUSA Rain Pants, size M - $50 shipped.

2019-03-07 Thread Todd Ferguson
Do they fit a 34 waist? If so I'll take em. Interestingly I fit a medium in the riv musa non rainwear shorts but a large in the musa non rainwear pants. --Todd in Brooklyn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

[RBW] WTB: Nitto S83 26.8 Seatpost

2019-03-07 Thread RDS
Wanted to buy a Nitto S83 26.8 Seatpost. Prefer 300mm length, but might accept the 250MM length. Another brand/model will be considered if 26.8 and has 2 bolts. Contact me off list or reply and I will contact you if I'm interested.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Changing brake hoods

2019-03-07 Thread Metin Uz
On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 6:16:10 PM UTC-8, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Okay. I'll go with that. But why would non aero be any different than > aero, assuming you disconnect the cable with the former? I think because the levers have to be pointy, and at least the Campy levers are thinner at t

[RBW] Re: Changing brake hoods

2019-03-07 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Okay. I'll go with that. But why would non aero be any different than aero, assuming you disconnect the cable with the former? -- 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] Re: FS: Riv MUSA Rain Pants, size M - $50 shipped.

2019-03-07 Thread 'jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch
Great offer, Elton. I wore thin a small pair of these and just sayin' to *anyone* who's reading along here: I'll happily pay solid $$$ for a small pair in good condition that might just be growing hair in your bikey cloths drawer not being used ... On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 8:30:41 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread George Rosselle
You can see the cancellation policy on their website, but if you will lose some if you cancel, or all if you cancel within a couple days of arrival. It is $59.40 total for two nights and there is a two night minimum. You might roll the dice and come in without a reservation, I don't know the hi

Re: [RBW] Ethics Question

2019-03-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
Philip described an ethically questionable crankswap that backfired.. I have one of those stories also. I worked at the shop with Shawn (RIP). Shawn spent every discretionary dollar he had on high end road bikes. He'd buy bikes, build bikes, sell bikes, and keep it going. He always had a de

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-03-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I have to say that I dislike tinkering, in 2 senses: I dislike working on bikes -- rather ride them, tho' I've been doing deep tinkering since I built my first bike from scratch in 1970, age 2; and #2, I dislike messing with a bike once I've got it just right -- the only things that change for a co

[RBW] Re: Changing brake hoods

2019-03-07 Thread Metin Uz
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:22:51 PM UTC-8, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > You still wouldn't need to remove them from the bar if they were non aero > levers. You would however need to disconnect the cable and housing. No so sure about that. At least Campy and clones would be awfully hard to ch

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread esoterica etc
Ok John, good to know. Thanks for the heads up. Hope to see there! ~Mark > On Mar 7, 2019, at 13:35, John McBurney wrote: > > I would make a reservation if I were you. I don’t know what the cancellation > policy is, but even if there is no cancellation policy it would be > dramatically chea

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread John McBurney
I would make a reservation if I were you. I don’t know what the cancellation policy is, but even if there is no cancellation policy it would be dramatically cheaper than a downtown hotel which can run $300-400 / night for peak weekends. Hey it’s known as G’vegas for a reason. A lot of stuff starts

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread esoterica etc
I’m planning on going and most likely camping at Paris Mountain, but there’s a slight chance I may have to cancel at the last minute. Are reservations suggested/recommended, or would I be ok just showing up that day? Thanks, ~Mark > On Mar 7, 2019, at 13:08, John McBurney wrote: > > 👍 > >

Re: [RBW] Ethics Question

2019-03-07 Thread Joe Bernard
Dude. If you swapped my cranks for a different length I would swear my frame is broken! -- 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+uns

Re: [RBW] Ethics Question

2019-03-07 Thread Philip Williamson
I once swiped my wife's Ritchey Logic cranks from her three speed, and replaced it with a nice Shimano crank, same single chainring. She said, "Smething feels weird when I pedal. I don't like it as much." I swapped the crank arms back, and she was happy. "That feels right. What did you do?" "Mu

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread John McBurney
👍 On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 9:22 AM George Rosselle wrote: > I just made my campground reservation at Paris Mountain State Park. I look > forward to meeting everyone and the rides. See y'all there. I will be > riding a green Rosco Bubbe. > > > > > > > > > > > On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 8:06

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread Marc Irwin
I'm thinking of making this trip, are the roads suited better for Sam or The Hunq? Marc -- 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+un

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-03-07 Thread phil k
I usually like tinkering on my riv bikes. Not so much on my rando bikes. On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 7:18:21 AM UTC-5, OwenS wrote: > > I don't know if it's just me but my recently acquired Clem Smith has me > continually tinkering and tweaking the setup - trying new positions for the > mic

[RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-03-07 Thread R. Alexis
Craig, Your Rivendell Allrounder looks great in all its versions. My Rivendell Mountain is of the same era. It has stayed mostly the same build since I initially built it. I see you are running a SRAM X9 rear with what looks like friction dowtube shifters. Do the shifters allows you to run th

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Ozette, Patagonia Fleece, Shimano Shoes, Redwings, Schott MUSA

2019-03-07 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Updates - Price Drop Swift Ozette - Reduced to $150 Schott Perfecto: SOLD Shimano SPD: Pending -- 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: Ethics Question

2019-03-07 Thread Ron Mc
It's always ethical to get the SunTour RD, by hook or crook -- 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] New BLAHG

2019-03-07 Thread tc
That custom is gorgeous. Can you say “Williamsburg Palace Ballroom Blue”? https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vPoMeSa-ve0/hqdefault.jpg As a big fan of historic Williamsburg in VA, I swear, as soon as I saw that bike, I thought I’d seen that color blue+creamy white combo before ... it’s almost a perfect mat