[RBW] My First Rivendell

2017-09-17 Thread Nash Taylor
What's the seat to bar rise on that? -- 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, se

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Racer front brakes with fenders

2017-09-08 Thread Nash Taylor
Looks like these have been taken apart and not put back together right. And may be missing hardware. -- 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: Paul Racer front brakes with fenders

2017-09-08 Thread Nash Taylor
Where did you get these brakes? That's not how mine work. -- 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] Re: Paul Racer front brakes with fenders

2017-09-08 Thread Nash Taylor
Do you have the brakes in hand or are you looking at pictures? -- 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] BG rock n road tires

2017-09-07 Thread Nash Taylor
Yeah, great tires! -- 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-ow

[RBW] Paul Racer front brakes with fenders

2017-09-07 Thread Nash Taylor
As others have said, it works. These brakes are exactly like any other brake as far as mounting to the frame or fork. -- 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

[RBW] How do you guys do it, buying a bike sight unseen

2017-08-11 Thread Nash Taylor
Its all part of the fun! The anxious build up, the predelivery buyers remorse and worrying, the kid on Christmas morning feeling when it finally arrives. Its kinda crazy but some people on bike forums rotate through a frame a year or more. Its just a hobby really. -- You received this mess

[RBW] Possible alternate brew method for those coffee on the go riders.

2017-07-30 Thread Nash Taylor
Yeah, those work great! -- 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] FS: Rivendell Hunqapillar (54 cm) complete bike

2017-07-15 Thread Nash Taylor
Gosh these things go so fast. That's what I get for not looking at the forum everyday! -- 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] Brake Adjustment: Paul Racers vs. Cantilevers

2017-06-24 Thread Nash Taylor
Blackmtncycles' mike Varley posted a good blog post a few years ago that goes over canti setup pretty well. Its probably hard to get a grasp on it completely without being a mechanic who does it day in and day out. But its really just angles and a few little tricks and tips -- You received t

Re: [RBW] So many Rivs on the chopping block

2017-06-24 Thread Nash Taylor
I dont think anyone has said they need disc brakes to stop. Most people have bikes with both types of brakes. Its just something different and while not everyone will choose them, they do stop more quickly and easily. Is that a requirement? No. Will some people choose it? Yes. Will some peo

[RBW] Brake Adjustment: Paul Racers vs. Cantilevers

2017-06-23 Thread Nash Taylor
I would say so, yes. Less like to require toe-in and such. -- 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. T

[RBW] Re: Sold 60cm on eBay - real? Who bought?

2017-06-13 Thread Nash Taylor
I thought there were two cheviots. One sold for slightly less than the other. What luck to see that first. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bike computer

2017-06-11 Thread Nash Taylor
I mean I use strava -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: Even a riv (design) can wobble

2017-05-23 Thread Nash Taylor
Sounds like the way you were riding it. Does a bike exist that won't ever shimmy when someone rides no handed and leaning back? On Monday, May 22, 2017 at 7:42:46 PM UTC-7, Bruce K Jamison wrote: > > My SOMA San Marcos 59cm has been a great bike. At the end of a long ride > where I was admit

Re: [RBW] Re: mechanical question

2017-04-23 Thread Nash Taylor
Using a torque wrench would help. May be over tightening. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant coached Bike Snob on today's blog post

2017-03-30 Thread Nash Taylor
To me, it seems obvious that pretty much the entire blog is tongue in cheek. He does seem to take advocacy seriously though, which is nice. -- 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: Helpful resources for building a bike at home?

2017-03-16 Thread Nash Taylor
It's pretty common that new frames need to be chased and faced, bb and headtube. I would take it to a shop for that. It takes special tools and special knowledge, and is easy to ruin a frame if done incorrectly. On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 5:57:25 PM UTC-7, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > Make

Re: [RBW] Re: 2010 Wisconsin built Hillborne

2017-02-15 Thread Nash Taylor
What is the top tube length? Can't find the geometry. Also, this is 650b, correct? -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Re: Which bike for hippie music?

2017-01-31 Thread Nash Taylor
Well... theres a lot of pretty good dirt riding in all the places you're going... i'd bring the hunq myself On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 4:33:56 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote: > > Ray, I don't have a bike that I'd want to lose, but I don't worry about > that too much. Anyway, to be clear, I'm driving w

[RBW] Re: FS: Joe App 55cm Butternut New In Box!

2017-01-14 Thread Nash Taylor
Well that happened fast! What a deal! Let me know if it doesn't work out :) -- 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...@go