Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread brendonoid
I wish Grant had answered their questions about the two new frames on camera. Will and the other fellow didn't seem to remember/know what was going on in any detail. The Charlie looks like such I nice frame, the new lugs are beautiful and I think I can put up with the sidepulls. It will

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread eddietheflay
Charlie H Gallop bikes at 44.48 minutes in the video. Not sure why but that looks like the coolest Riv idea in a long time. Seems like they are keeping it quiet for the time being. On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 7:15:34 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I actually think they chose the

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Richard Rose
I actually think they chose the better name(s) and I own a Gus. Plus I think the Susie has the better head badge. I do wonder if those are the final colors though. Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 29, 2023, at 7:48 PM, Bill Fulford wrote:I frames look very nice. I’m a bit surprised that they kept the

[RBW] WTB: basket bag for wald 137

2023-10-29 Thread tellyoutoday
Curious if anyone has a 137 bag they're not using. -- 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 view

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Pearl Izumi Lobster Gloves

2023-10-29 Thread Kim H.
Hi Patrick, Are your gloves waterproof or water resistant ? Kim Hetzel. On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:08:55 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > I bought these in, perhaps, 2021 and have worn them about 6 or 7 times > total. They look better than they do in the photos; somehow my photos >

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Bill Fulford
I frames look very nice. I’m a bit surprised that they kept the name. I prefer the Gus Boots Willsen. On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6:00:06 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > @Richard, > Right on  > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 2:55 PM Richard Rose wrote: > >> I know ! >> Sent

Re: [RBW] The Places Our Bikes Take Us

2023-10-29 Thread Richard Rose
Bikes & unpaved, not “makes” or”unlaced”. Darn autocorrect.Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 28, 2023, at 10:24 AM, Richard Rose wrote:Our makes are so “at home” on unlaced rail trails. The perfect tool for the job. For clarification; the Poto trail was my introduction to mountain biking - but about 25

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Kim H.
@Richard, Right on  Kim Hetzel. On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 2:55 PM Richard Rose wrote: > I know ! > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 29, 2023, at 5:35 PM, Kim H. wrote: > >  > @Richard, > Absolutely gorgeous Susie framesets ! > > Kim Hetzel. > > On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11:05:34 AM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Richard Rose
I know !Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 29, 2023, at 5:35 PM, Kim H. wrote:@Richard,Absolutely gorgeous Susie framesets !Kim Hetzel.On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11:05:34 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:And how about those lugged Susie’s! Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 29, 2023, at 1:51 PM, Minh

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Kim H.
@Richard, Absolutely gorgeous Susie framesets ! Kim Hetzel. On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11:05:34 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > And how about those lugged Susie’s! > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 29, 2023, at 1:51 PM, Minh wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa-kyowhoQQ > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

2023-10-29 Thread Patrick Moore
Excellent! Thank you! So there is serendipity in that the lockring threads match standard fw threads. Very good to know. Now I can simply overhaul that cheap ss freehub -- Redline? -- and don't have to spend $$$ for a DOS; *also* I can use the current 32 t ring with an outer, screw-on 15 t cog

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Eric Daume
I was in Japan this last week for the auto show, but got a chance to visit Blue Lug. What a great shop! Though maybe it’s best for my wallet that it’s not so close (and most of the frames seemed to top out at a medium, too small for XL me). It was still fun to see so many of these frames in real

Re: [RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Richard Rose
And how about those lugged Susie’s! Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 29, 2023, at 1:51 PM, Minh wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa-kyowhoQQGreat informal video of Blue Lug team visiting Rivendell HQ with a show and tell of different staff member bikes.   I just visited Blue Lug last month and was

[RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

2023-10-29 Thread Minh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa-kyowhoQQ Great informal video of Blue Lug team visiting Rivendell HQ with a show and tell of different staff member bikes. I just visited Blue Lug last month and was amazed at how successful they have become, i only knew them as an online store, but with

Re: [RBW] Re: Good story about old school LBS

2023-10-29 Thread Josh C
Agree, good read. Thanks On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11:45:16 AM UTC-4 Ted W wrote: > That was a very enjoyable read. I’m with Steve, I’m going to have to > bookmark that one! > > The story reminds me of two things: How much I appreciate my LBS for very > similar reasons (though, I’m still

Re: [RBW] Re: Best way to arrange 2-cog manual shifting for "single speed" disc braked bicycle

2023-10-29 Thread Wesley
Hi Patrick! I don't remember the hub, and I searched my email for hubs I bought in 2009 – I was only able to find the one I built into the front wheel. However! This exercise show something loose in my head and I now recall how I made the monocog into a two-speed (before whatever I did to add a

Re: [RBW] Re: Good story about old school LBS

2023-10-29 Thread Ted W
That was a very enjoyable read. I’m with Steve, I’m going to have to bookmark that one! The story reminds me of two things: How much I appreciate my LBS for very similar reasons (though, I’m still trying to get comfortable with the new owners) and my absolute loathing of proprietary parts which

[RBW] Re: Good story about old school LBS

2023-10-29 Thread Steve
Good read! Thanks Max for sharing the link - I just may have to add the site to my list of cycling related bookmarks. On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 7:27:45 AM UTC-4 maxcr wrote: > I read this and it’s the kind of thing I love about bikes and good people > around bikes, good read for a rainy

[RBW] Good story about old school LBS

2023-10-29 Thread Max Faingezicht
I read this and it’s the kind of thing I love about bikes and good people around bikes, good read for a rainy Sunday morning, hope it’s ok to post since it’s barely Riv adjacent: https://escapecollective.com/an-ode-to-the-old-school-bike-shop/ Hope you enjoy it Max -- You received this