[RBW] FS - Custom Nobilette road bike (56)

My eyes tell me that's about a 57cc 58 ct. My eyes tell me those are short reach brakes, and 28c is in my experience the largest tire that short reach brakes will clear. My eyes tell me that there are 25c tires currently on the bike. All of those things are consistent with typical geometry duri

[RBW] Re: FS (Soonish): 61cm Romulus complete ($900USD); 60cm Saluki($1500USD); 59cm Clementine frameset ($450USD)

Sky, Direct message sent re Saluki. Please let me know if you don't see it. Thanks Peter Bridge p b r i d g e 1 3 0 @aol.com <- remove spaces On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 2:00:36 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > > Pictures of 61cm Romulus and 60 Saluki framesets now available at the > f

[RBW] Free for shipping - Orange Rambouillet fork

I was surprised to be rather swarmed with responses on this. I probably won't be able to respond to everyone individually. The fork has found its new home. Thanks everybody ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Free for shipping - Orange Rambouillet fork

Free to good home, orange Rambouillet fork, not perfect, but very good. Steerer is 24.5cm; threading runs 4.3cm measured from top of steerer. I was given the fork by a bob lister, and I no longer have the Ram, nor ever needed a spare fork. Free for shipping. If you need a reminder of wha

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm blue Rambouillet, nearly complete

On Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:06:05 PM UTC-8, Ian A wrote: > pb - I think that's just the settings on the photo program. Viewing the > photos on my Android, there is an option at the top of the page to "turn > motion off". What a relief. Thanks very much. ~pb -- You received this messag

[RBW] FS: 60cm blue Rambouillet, nearly complete

All due respect, I find the odd movement and noise in those photographs to be distracting and irritating and detracting from the bicycle, and distracting and irritating and detracting do not make me want to buy a bicycle. No doubt it's just me. I'm used to that. ~pb -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:29:23 PM UTC-7, Mike Godwin wrote: > > The campgrounds in Oregon were all nice and clean, most with hot showers. > CA, not so good, but made do. > Ah. Yes. Sad to say, still true. Oregon campgrounds nice and well-maintained, California ones tired and impoveris

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

I've ridden much of the route and enjoyed it. June-July makes me slightly nervous about summer traffic, but we work with what we have available. Here are some fast thoughts, headed in the southerly direction: - maybe plan a detour at the Lost Coast at Ferndale, a little bit south of Eureka/Ar

[RBW] 90 degree stem

Justin, if you cruise the bay looking for Nitto Dynamic II or 2 you'll find 90 degree stems. Limited choice and standard (short) quills, e.g. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-Dynamic-2-Stem-22-2X120Mm-90-D-25-4Mm-Bar-/192451916066 ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Re: Pacenti Brevet 700c rim questions.

On Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 1:24:01 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > FRBWOBI: > Whatever might that mean, Lum Gim Fong? -- 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: WTT/WTB: Paul Minimoto for Paul Motolites

Gabe please pm if you didn't get my pm. ~pb On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 11:56:22 AM UTC-7, Gabriel Bruguier wrote: > > > Hi all, > > I have a set of black Minimotos that I'd like to trade for a set of > Motolites. Black is my first choice, but I'd be down with other colors. > > The Minimotos

[RBW] Rambouillet purchase

How confident are you that it fits you? It strikes me as clearly too small for the rider for whom it is set up in the photo. Fit is more important than price (unless, I suppose, price is more important). Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

A few random responses. - Looks like Mike Matthews has built quite the marketing machine, with a variety of books and variations. If he isn't a snake oil peddler, he's still a peddler. Just observing. - When I was 45 I was at 6% body fat and I could still hang in with the 1&2 pack. I was

[RBW] Re: Prague to Paris route help

Esteban, As I am linear and pragmatic, I also went to Google Maps to look at the route. It does not offer a cycling option, BUT! If you choose the walking option, suddenly the route is diverted to smaller roads and smaller towns, and it's actually more direct than the highway driving route.

[RBW] Re: Prague to Paris route help

This could be worth a read http://europeancycling.blogspot.com/2014/08/paneuropa-cycle-route-paris-to-prague.html plus more https://www.google.com/search?q=bicycle+route+from+prague+to+paris&ie=&oe= ~pb On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:57:59 AM UTC-7, Esteban wrote: > Hi, folks. > > I'm beginn

[RBW] Re: What does a BMC Monstercross weigh?

Bill, I look forward to seeing pix. Your appetite for bikes exceeds mine, although I announced I was at N+0 a year ago, and there's a new bike in the garage and another on the way, so I guess I was wrong. If you need a home for a 59 Black Mountain road, I suppose I'd like to know about it,

Re: [RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

7;s how you build that aerobic zone. > > Hope this helps. > > Tim > > > > On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 10:50 AM, 'pb' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > >> Arriving late to this conversation. I have also been "reasonably&qu

[RBW] Re: Eat Bacon Don't Jog--Goal set, goal met

Arriving late to this conversation. I have also been "reasonably" low-carb for the past few years, but without a real plan. A few weeks ago an old friend whom I respect recommended ketogenic, and I took the plunge. Results are good, similar to others, weight loss, smooth energy delivery, ab

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet in San Diego

Nick, I happen to be in San Diego at the moment. Are you around tomorrow? Peter -- 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...

[RBW] FS - Gauging Interest - Bikes, Frames, Parts

I could use the Sirius rings. Color and price? Thanks Peter -- 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.

[RBW] Re: FS: 27.2 thomson silver seatpost

Johnny, I'm confirming that an incoming frame is 27.2 in which case I am interested. Private messages rarely work for me - please ping me at pbridge...@aol.com Thanks On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 9:45:06 AM UTC-7, Singlespeed Johnny wrote: > didn't hear back from perspective buyer, so this

Noodles uncomfortable? Was: [RBW] Re: Nitto M151F bar story behind it on all those riv builds lately?

Since people seem to be voting, I'll cast my vote. I want a couple of simple things in a handlebar. I want a flat and short top that blends seamlessly into Ergo levers and I want a hand position in the drops that's comfortable. I guess I have to admit that I can't recall whether or not the ram

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:09:51 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > Faster to sell that is! 😉 > You don't see many blues and greens for sale but people sure are dumping > their oranges around here alot! 🚴🏻 > Huh? Pardon me? I strongly prefer the orange. I've owned the blue. Offer withd

[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Questions

On Monday, October 17, 2016 at 8:35:48 PM UTC-7, adam leibow wrote: > > thanks for all your replies. my PBH & SH are exactly the same as iamkeith. > 87 & 76, respectively. i'm thinking the 60cm will probably be good then. > Coincidentally, 87 PBH and 76 seat height here as well. 58 Ram was too

[RBW] Re: Helmets... what do you like?

On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:24:12 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > hogwash, Deac, > What Ron Mc said, also based on dramatic personal experience, including a helmet smashed at speed, and a head that felt pretty darn good. Un-Rivvy/Bobby, but my preferred helmet is a Specialized S-Works.

[RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

The combination of a handlebar which has substantial rearward reach, with a long stem to move the bars forward, suddenly strikes me as a kind of silly conflicting redundancy. Does the total tube length of the bars make them flexy? ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: FS (or T): Various Riv-ish Parts

Sorry, all, responding on-list as my PMs don't usually work. Eric, I'm good for the Nitto Tallux 11. BTW, is that 11 by Nitto's measurements, or actual 11 c-c? Potentially interested in other bits as well. Could you please respond directly? --> pbridge 130 at aol dot com <-- remove sp

[RBW] GF looking for riv bike size 50

Jonathan, have you vanished? Were you actually looking for a bike? Idle chat? Here you go: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Specialized-Sequoia-1980s-/391529770823?nav=SEARCH -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

Andrew, it's pretty unlikely that anybody "needs" your Jones. Creation of desire and impulse and feeding frenzy in your audience is helped enormously by putting some effort into providing careful and detailed photographs. Or perhaps you don't *actually* want to sell, in which case, clever.

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Anybody who's in or goes to Sac, I'd suggest you get to know Addison at Addison's Bicycle Reparium. Quirky, funky, hip, independent, vintage, beater, Riv-oriented, BQ-oriented coolness. https://www.facebook.com/bicyclerepairium/ https://www.google.com/#q=addison%27s+bicycle+reparium ~pb --

[RBW] Re: Saddle recommendations for old lady butts

I can only speak on behalf of my own butt. I think Specialized is doing really good work with saddles. I'm pretty sure they cover the full gamut of styles. As someone else suggested, how often she rides will be a question, as will be distance and riding position. For me, Toupe 155 is comfort

[RBW] Who was selling Ortlieb panniers? Available?

Who on the list was selling Ortlieb panniers? I PM'ed, but PM's often don't work for me. I would consider fronts or rears or both. My email -- pbridge130 AT aol DOT com Thanks Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

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

Not what or where you asked for, but the potential for a really, really nice GF bike https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/5671832658.html That's been listed for a while. ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Custom and early orange Rambouillet

Rishi, so that's where all the remaining 175 TA Zephyrs went. I might be interested in the Arkels. What color? Ping me directly: pbridge130 AT aol DOT com. Peter On Friday, July 22, 2016 at 12:24:43 PM UTC-7, Rishi Dev wrote: > Hi Everyone. Selling my beloved bicycle. Frame is custom R

Re: [RBW] Smaller Riv sizing

On Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 3:14:36 AM UTC-7, Matt B. wrote: > > PBH - 25cm for a fistful of seat post and if you want the bars anywhere > near saddle height. That's precisely consistent with my own experience. For anybody who wants another source of data, I have a lot of respect for the Compet

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice - where would you turn to, to try to sell non-Rivvy bikes?

Why not start here, or on the BOB list, or at least provide links to your listings elsewhere? ~pb On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 4:20:00 AM UTC-7, Jon Craig wrote: > So, buying a Sam for me and a Sam for the wife, before selling Our Other > Bikes(tm) was painful financially, but Sams are availa

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino Alpina Crankset 175mm 48/34 110mm BCD

Bob, I tried PM'ing again, and here also is my email address. pbridge130 AT aol DOT com Thanks, pb On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 10:53:32 AM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > Hi Peter - I did not receive. > > Bob > > On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12:35:15 PM UTC-5, pb wrote: >> >> PM sent - please le

[RBW] Re: FS - Sugino Alpina Crankset 175mm 48/34 110mm BCD

PM sent - please let me know if you don't get it. Thanks ~Peter On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:16:27 PM UTC-7, stoker wrote: > For Sale - Sugino Alpina Crankset in excellent condition. Less than 200 > miles total. Chainrings are ramped and pinned, 9/10 speed. Compatible with > 5-10 speeds.

[RBW] Re: Bicycling Magazine redeems itself...a little.

On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2:15:33 PM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I'm 57 and been biking since I was a little girl. Interpret that as you > will Huh? Wouldn't it be more enlightening if you were to try to report on what has motivated the changes in your tastes? At 59 I find that

[RBW] Re: Bicycling Magazine redeems itself...a little.

On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 1:07:33 PM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I am a long time subscriber to that magazine and I find as my riding has > evolved/changed to a more Rivendell styled experience... > How long-time? I wonder how much of that shift has to do with increased age as much

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: NOS 56 Rambouillett on KC Craigslist

On Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 8:45:12 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > Likely I'm the only lister with only one Rivendell and an orange Ram would > be such a neat sporty bike. > I'm down to only one Riv: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/16126988157/in/album-72157646685720044/ Gotta have one

[RBW] Re: Need advice on a potential Quickbeam Modification

Stuff: http://www.cyclingabout.com/carbon-belt-drive-everything-you-ever-need-to-know/ which in turn takes us to a shop which reportedly does the conversion work and which is apparently not far from you: http://www.cyclemonkey.com/ Peter (Google is my friend) -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: derailleur hanger

Absolutely, positively, definitely straighten it. No hesitation. If, in fact, it has been bent so badly that it is starting to weaken, that will be apparent in the straightening process (it will begin to crack or obviously soften), but my bet is 99 to 1 for success. Don't fall on it again, bu

[RBW] Re: For Orange Ramboullet owners

Nice bike. :-) ~pb On Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 9:36:33 AM UTC-8, mike goldman wrote: > this will lower the pad height on those 'too high rear brake bridges". i > find that tektro 539 calipers have enough reach but Shimano br650 > doesnt...i had to file the slot and use mtb pads which have a

[RBW] Laid off and in a Quandary

Wayne, it sounds like you're not asking for advice, but folks are chiming in. I'll add my barely two cents worth. Have you written a monthly family budget, carefully listing all of your necessary and elective expenses? Have you written a business plan for the farm including a projection of any

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

On Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:08:40 PM UTC-7, Will wrote: > > This is so true. I test rode a 7 Ti with all the high end stuff ... It > was way less fun than my Atlantis with the old school drive train. > H. Could you define "fun"? Seriously. I'd posit that your conclusion is utterl

Re: [RBW] Orange Rambouillet at Holmes in Camp Hill PA

Mark, Have you noticed that the orange Rambouillet is slightly faster? Glad you got the blue one back. Peter On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:56:48 AM UTC-7, Mark Wilkins wrote: > Of course, I just recovered my stolen Rambouillet a little over a > month ago (still can't believe it), so I no

[RBW] Re: Racer loves Rivendell

On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 5:26:29 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > On Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 8:17:29 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> There's a definite negative attitude on this list toward racers. >> > > no there isn't. > Gosh, I sure perceive one, and it started at the source. It perv

Re: [RBW] Racer loves Rivendell

On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 9:53:51 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > What are "prairie dog bars"? -- 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: What's in your garage?

oops ... I knew I was missing one. Gunnar Roadie S&S, Campy 10 On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:54:20 AM UTC-7, pb wrote: > Orange Rambouillet, Campy 10 (Riv content checked off) > Hampsten Travelissimo Ti, built by Kent Eriksen, Campy 10 > Merlin Agilis Ti Campy 10 > Schwinn Paramount 60th An

[RBW] Re: What's in your garage?

Orange Rambouillet, Campy 10 (Riv content checked off) Hampsten Travelissimo Ti, built by Kent Eriksen, Campy 10 Merlin Agilis Ti Campy 10 Schwinn Paramount 60th Anniversary Ti, built by Serotta, Campy 10 Seven Alaris Ti Campy 10 with flat bars. Why? Set it up for my wife, who rides the same siz

[RBW] Re: PBP Training Weekend

Great photos, nice ride, well done. Holy cow, you made it up to Fort Bragg?? Nice. Do I recognize the ice cream stand as being in Cloverdale? Classy bike. Bonne route, bonne journee, ~pb (San Diego, but soon to be Sonoma) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] 66 Rambouillet on the bay

I don't have it in front of me, so you'll have to search it. Very new-ish 66cm Ram, kind'a coffee color and a tasteful build, as I recall. On the bay. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[RBW] Re: Where you on River Road Thursday?

On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 8:21:56 AM UTC-7, Sofia Torres wrote: > > I'm going to bet it's the river road across the George Washington bridge > from Manhattan. I'm betting on DC - Potomac - and eastbound ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: A brevet ride report with a Riv in the wild meeting.

Fantastic ride report, and good wishes for PBP. ~pb On Monday, June 8, 2015 at 9:08:27 PM UTC-7, Iron Rider wrote: > > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/06/east-creek-600k-simmering-melange-of.html > > for those who may be interested. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

I recently built a bike with 8-speed XT bits that were gathered in a leisurely fashion, mostly from the bay, along with this and that from the list and from my boxes. Each individual transaction seemed cheap, and I was careful never to total the costs, therefore the build was cheap. QED. Actu

[RBW] Re: 2015 riding events in N. Cal?

Marin Century, Aug 1, covers very classic and classy West Marin territory, always a good ride, with numerous route options. It's one of the very few organized rides that I'm motivated to do, and I'm planning to be there on something... maybe my travel Gunnar, or maybe the '82 Sequoia I have s

[RBW] Riv & Surly sighting, I-15 northbound, San Diego County, this morning

Driving north on the 15 through Rancho Bernardo and Escondido this morning, I spotted two pick-up trucks with surf racks, one with a Surly in the back, and the other with an Atlantis in the back. Seems likely you're on the list? ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subsc

[RBW] Re: Appropriate compensation for help with a Craigslist sale?

I'd like to clarify that when I was musing about a shop charge of maybe one hour / $75 for packing, I wasn't suggesting that as compensation, and I wasn't implying that I would ask that. I was, rather, thinking aloud about what a buyer would have to pay if I didn't do the boxing, and I was thi

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:49:55 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > ...if you're touring with 50 pounds of gear, you > probably also want fenders. > Maybe so, but the OP referred to "light touring". Fifty pounds of gear, in my world, is not light touring. Anyhoo I hope Alan will p

Re: [RBW] Re: Ram as a light tourer-your experiences?

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:00:31 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > ... I don't think 50 pounds of gear > will work well with the 28 mm tires which are the biggest his Ram will > handle. > ??? !!! ??? I assume that bike must have fenders? I'm on (fenderless) Ram number 3 (orange 5

[RBW] Re: Appropriate compensation for help with a Craigslist sale?

I'm going to make some rambling observations and comments. I can't count all the bicycle transactions I have facilitated for other people. Thirty? Forty? Many. The most recent one shipped out last Thursday. I'd say that the whole process takes an absolute minimum of five hours. - Tr

[RBW] Re: Getting comfortable on the Noodle

On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:57:50 AM UTC-7, George Schick wrote: > Far and away the most comfortable bars I've ever owned are the Ritchey > BioMax. > Yes. Agreed. Homely, but very ergonomic. > These truly were an ergonomic innovation, but evidently the strange look > didn't sel

[RBW] Re: Barcon cable routing

I belong to the under-the-tape, up-to-the-stem school. Tidier. Always out of the way. Friction not an issue. If desired, and if there is no other conflict, like a bottle cage mounted under the down tube, you can run the housings to the opposite ("wrong") down tube stops, and then cross the

[RBW] Re: frame repair in Chicago

Possible option - cut it/grind it/remove it, touch up the paint so as to avoid a re-paint, and carry out the brazing work at some point down the road when you're actually ready for paint? Assuming you're not ready for paint yet? Just an idea. Under that model, it also shouldn't be necessary

[RBW] Re: Getting comfortable on the Noodle

Always tough to peer through the computer screen to set up another guy's bike, but, some responses - I dislike Noodles, and can't get comfortable on them. Tried three times and punted. I'm now transitioning pretty much all of the fleet to SOMA Hwy One, which design offers a couple of possible

[RBW] Re: 21st Century Collectible? Vintage Carbon

On Friday, February 27, 2015 at 5:07:49 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > GRAFTEK > > > Boulder bikes has somehow gotten a hold of some NOS copies of a very earl

Re: [RBW] Re: "7 the new 11"

On Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:54:35 PM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > ... unlike the case with 8, where anything wide range not beginning with > 11 was discontinued... > FYI, I recently bought a Sunrace 12-32 8-speed from Amazon. Eighteen-fifty, shipped. I very much did not want to

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:06:34 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > When I started cycling in 1990 the landscape in Northern California was > roadies in lycra, mountain bikers in lycra, and po' folks like me in street > clothes on Goodwill beater bikes. There was no in between. > Hmmm

[RBW] Re: FS: FSA Metropolis Patterson crankset for your Quickbeam

Very intriguing. Almost ... tempting. Fascinating piece of equipment. Mike, are you including a BB? What is the crank length? Thanks, ~pb -- 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: Solvent tank for drivetrain cleaning

It's worth doing a scan of the ebay results for "parts washer": http://www.ebay.com/sch/Tools-/631/i.html?_nkw=parts+washer This 3.5 gal bench-top unit sounds like it has the right features, $80 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-1-2-GaIlon-SM-PARTS-WASHER-Heavy-Duty-Pump-Brand-New-Tool-cleaner

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 8:18:22 PM UTC-8, Doug Williams wrote: > > pb, > > Hmmm...I'm glad that you found a few good LBS's, > No, I called three, and got three answers. I made three calls. I got three answers. I chose the three because they were representative of three major corpo

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 4:57:32 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Why? Why, over and over again? Because the racing philosophy has the > mainstream and the LBS. And it's not what serves most causal riders best, > and I applaud Grant for calling them out for it. > We all have seen at

[RBW] Re: Grant sets them straight with letter to editor

On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 3:25:08 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Is that the best rhetoric (argument, in the technical sense) the racing > crowd could produce? That rather says it all. Sardonic grin. > Huh? To what are you referring? What racing crowd? Which argument? Norma Stein

[RBW] 58 QB Inland Empire CL $850 complete bike

58 QB Inland Empire CL $850 complete bike no connection http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/4870700510.html ~pb (man of few words) -- 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

[RBW] Re: bb/thread installation question

Drew, was it a new, never-before-assembled frame? I don't know how clean those frames are when Riv sends them out. For clarification -- I'm not saying they aren't clean -- I'm saying I don't know. Does Riv have a policy of facing and chasing before shipping? Or was it a used and dirty frame

[RBW] Re: Grant Petersen's views on mountain bike development?

On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:31:51 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > Grant was responsible for the late-80's/early-90's transition to more > roadish geometry on the Bridgestone MB's, so I would say he had a > particular interest in the subject. It was much lauded by the cycling mags > at the

[RBW] 61x60 c-c Riv Custom San Diego CL $550

Well, this seems attractive. A bit smaller, I'd have bought it by now. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/4883409155.html ~pb -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: Minor Handlebar Obsession

No one has commented on the most significant part of Jay's post? On Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:10:24 AM UTC-8, Jay Norman wrote: > So I put our resident on-line bidder expert to work on the job (wife) and > before it knew it, the frame was in our living room! Great job honey! > ~pb (I ha

[RBW] Re: Tall/big boys wool jersey sale of this and any other century.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:39:58 AM UTC-8, Peter Adler wrote: > > > > http://www.ebay.com/sch/rgz4ams/m.html?item=291378019737&hash=item43d77bbd99&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 > I'm wondering if those sizes run really small. For reference: http://procyclegear.com/

Re: [RBW] Semi-Rivv-y News

On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:03:33 PM UTC-8, Jim Bronson wrote: > > Beautiful bike, but there's not much that would make me want to ride > period correct drivetrain components like that on a brevet. I'm firmly in > the modern camp. > Yes, beautiful bike. If necessary, I could deal wit

[RBW] Re: FS Thread Part 2

Zach, I sent you a private message saying that I would like to purchase the windshirt. Hope it made its way to you. Thanks Peter -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: FS Thread Part 2

Zack, sending PM re windshirt ~pb On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:58:47 AM UTC-8, Zack wrote: > Marmot Dri Clime Windshirt, Black, XL, worn a few times $35. (Note: This > jacket is so great as a cold weather cycling jacket) > Ibex OD Heather Long Sleeve, Green, XL, barely worn $75. > Ibex Bl

Re: [RBW] Re: One drawback to flippin' your bike for roadside repair.

Flipping a bike over makes it much harder and clumsier to remove the rear wheel, which is the only wheel that is pertinent, since if it's the front wheel, it's easy to figure out how to manage the bike without flipping it. I can have a wheel out, and the tube out, before you can finish even fl

[RBW] Re: fs/trade Phil wood wheel, Nitto.....

Dylan, Like Mark, I have some pretty simple questions about the XTR wheel. Spoke count. Condition/true/round. Color. I'll defer to Mark as the first posted in response to you. ~Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Heads up for a very rare sighting opportunity. KIT, at the SFR 200k tomorrow!

Is the turn-around all the way to the end of the road/start of the hiking trail trail, at Pierce Point Ranch? Pt Reyes Station out Pierce Point Road always feels much longer than it is. Funny, I guess the very end is called Tomales Point -- I've always thought of the very end as Pierce Point.

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Quickbeam?

Gosh, it seems that the OP, Mr. Llama, has abandoned this thread. Mr. Llama? Paging Mr. Llama? Are you busy buildingng a bicycle? I thought that a poor man's (tastefull) fixie was a Raleigh International with a single cog. - pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Considerations for losing the front deraileure

This is one of many threads that makes me very grateful that I am satisfied to work with off the shelf systems. I don't need creative, mix and match, Shimergo, etc, etc, etc. Generally, my only question is, do I have enough gear range for the challenge at hand. If you are bad-ass enough to ri

[RBW] Re: Can anyone help with delivery, Sacramento -> Marin?

This shuttle is underway. Thanks!! ~Peter On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 1:37:37 PM UTC-8, pb wrote: > > Can anyone help with delivery, Sac -> Marin? I have a bike stashed and > languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15 > minutes north of the 101-580 intersection. Th

[RBW] Can anyone help with delivery, Sacramento -> Marin?

Can anyone help with delivery, Sac -> Marin? I have a bike stashed and languishing in Sac, and a friend's garage waiting in Marin, about 15 minutes north of the 101-580 intersection. This is a non-urgent situation. Thanks for any assistance, Peter -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: Adding braze-ons and painting my "new" Rambouillet

If you're considering a heavy-ish load on the front end of your Rambouillet, you might do some research. I do not claim to actually know a thing about this, but I have asked myself about the same modifications, so I did some digging around on the web, and I found a handful of comments stating

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

Coincidentally, swords also make poor bicycle forks. What that tells us, I don't know, but I'm sure it's somehow profound. ~pb On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:45:18 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I can't say the new Fork Wars video necessarily proves a point, but it > certainly makes a p

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

61 seat tube and 28cm steerer tube here. I do not need to remove my fork, but looking at various folks' packing methods online, it becomes clear that there are lots of ways to do this job. This is the best sequence I have found to date: http://sandsmachine.com/pack_r3.htm . I think it's easi

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubus Silver Tara Rack (front)

pm sent, please let me know if you don't receive it thanks pb On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 7:45:32 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > I have a lightly used Tara rack I would like to sell. $55 + shipping. > You can see it here: > http://www.therandonneeshop.com/products/show/48-tara > > Mine

[RBW] Re: Time to think about a new bike

60cm Rambouillet? I might have an extra (frame/fork/headset) lying around https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/12751793795/ ~Peter On Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:05:36 PM UTC-7, blakcloud wrote: > As much as I like my Sam Hillborne, I don't love it. What bothers me is > the six de

[RBW] Re: UPDATED FS: Shifters, Brakes, Derailleurs, Tires, Crankset

Direct email sent, but I find that direct emails sent from the google groups website usually don't go through. Drop me a line if you don't get my email. Thanks, Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: WTB: ~60cm Rambouillet or similar

William, I'm going to send you a direct email. I've been finding that my direct emails from the list web page often don't go through, so if you don't hear from me, please try to email me. Thanks, Peter On Saturday, August 2, 2014 11:04:27 AM UTC-7, William! wrote: > My dad's looking for a ne

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Ritchey Road Logic Frame, fork and Chris King headset

I just bought a "grail" frame I've been seeking for about ten years, a titanium Serotta Schwinn Paramount 60th Anniversary. Cleaned out my discretionary fund. However please do me a favor and send pix. I think I have one empty hook in the garage. ~Peter On Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:3

Re: [RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

On Thursday, July 31, 2014 3:40:45 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote: > > If you're contemplating doing the dirt part of the Lost Coast, pay > attention to water. I'm pretty sure there is no water to be had south of > Wailaki campground, until you get to Westport: no faucets, no creeks.It > isn't a c

[RBW] Re: week long tour ideas in Northern California or Oregon

Good suggestions so far. My thoughts, either Eugene to Eureka, or Eureka to San Francisco. Both are about right for distance, with lots of small detour opportunities. I'd be nervous about relying on campgrounds during the peak family outing season of the year, but my understanding is that hi

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