Re: [RBW] An attempted RoadUno reconfiguration failure

2024-10-09 Thread Ray Varella
out a 3/32" chain, aka a derailleur chain. > > Bill Lindsay > > On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9:54:35 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> One possible reason is not knowing the doubles and singles use the same >> body. >> Up until I read this post, I was not

Re: [RBW] An attempted RoadUno reconfiguration failure

2024-10-08 Thread Ray Varella
ing a 17/19 drive ring for one freewheel, and >> getting a warranty 16/18 for the other. >> >> BL in EC >> >> On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:54:38 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: >> >>> Hey Bill, >>> Out of curiosity, do you know if WI machines

Re: [RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

2024-10-07 Thread Ray Varella
I’m going to second what Chris said, that is excellent scientific protocol…change one thing at a time so once you solve your issue you will be reasonably certain what solved it. Think, plan, do, evaluate. Ray On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:21:08 PM UTC-7 Chris Halasz wrote: > Leah > > I'm

[RBW] Re: For sale Park truing stand + accessories

2024-10-07 Thread Ray Varella
SOLD On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 7:49:57 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Good eye on the linseed oil Mathias. > That’s actually a gallon size jug with raw linseed oil. I use it on spoons > I carve. > If you look to the right you will see some spoons. > Raw linseed oil

[RBW] Re: FS: NIB Sam Hillborne frameset 51cm

2024-10-07 Thread Ray Varella
Hi, Where are you located? Thank you Ray On Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:19:57 PM UTC-7 cramer@gmail.com wrote: > Bronzy green. Never built up, still in box, sealed. I paid $1750 and am > selling it for $1600 + shipping(bike flights) > > > > > -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: For sale Park truing stand + accessories

2024-10-07 Thread Ray Varella
-7 mathiass...@gmail.com wrote: > Extra points for the jar with an inch of linseed oil for spoke thread > preparation. > Does one properly use boiled or raw oil? > > On Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 5:19:42 PM UTC-4 Ray Varella wrote: > >> [image: IMG_2309.jpeg][image: IMG_2

[RBW] For sale Park truing stand + accessories

2024-10-06 Thread Ray Varella
I have a Park professional truing stand plus a couple dishing tools and a tensionometer. $225 for everything picked up in Vallejo CA Possible shipping but it’s bulky. Please reply offlist rayvarella007 at gmail dot com Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Re: For sale Nitto Mark’s rack and Nitto stems

2024-10-03 Thread Ray Varella
Giving this a bump. Unused stem still available Thank you Ray On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:19:53 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Rack and used stem sold > Unused stem still available > > Thank you > > On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:50:46 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: &g

[RBW] Re: For sale 8 speed Shimano bar end shifters

2024-10-03 Thread Ray Varella
SOLD. On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9:49:19 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > [image: IMG_2296.jpeg][image: IMG_2295.jpeg]New in box Shimano 8 speed > shifters. > I’m pretty sure they are Ultegra level and not compatible with Dura Ace > SL-BS64 > See photos for everything tha

Re: [RBW] An attempted RoadUno reconfiguration failure

2024-09-30 Thread Ray Varella
Hey Bill, Out of curiosity, do you know if WI machines the cogs in their Petaluma shop? If so, would it be possible to send it to them to machined into spec. When I’ve been picking up freight Nextdoor to them, it looks like they have a pretty well setup shop onsite. It might be worth asking si

Re: [RBW] 2019 Clem Smith H

2024-09-27 Thread Ray Varella
I’ll take that bet Bill, I’m reasonably confident the Clems came with a 118 bb Ray On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:36:42 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > Motorized tools -- I understand now. > > On Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I documented (or think I documented) that

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Quick release saddle bag holder

2024-09-26 Thread Ray Varella
If anyone else has one they want to sell, I could use one. Thank you Ray On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:35:19 PM UTC-7 ericf3 wrote: > >> I have one and just love it. Not for sale, sorry > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: (perhaps) dumb question time (bottle bosses)

2024-09-21 Thread Ray Varella
I just checked the bikes in my stable and none of them have the water bottle bosses low enough to interfere with a seat tube mounted bottle. 53 cm frames built over a decade ago. Is it possible that the frames in question have been built more recently and coincide with the advent of 1x drivetra

Re: WRe: [RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

2024-09-18 Thread Ray Varella
Let’s not overlook the flattering description of the Roaduno painted “banana-slug yellow” I’ll be curious to see if that makes into their paint color description in place of what I’m guessing was lime olive. It would be inside info known by those who actually read the article. Insert secret b

[RBW] Re: Brake levers that clear Silver 2 thumbies

2024-09-15 Thread Ray Varella
The Dia-Compe SS-7 is the long pull version and they clear as do the Sunrace long pull. Ray On Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 7:26:07 AM UTC-7 triste...@gmail.com wrote: > I apologize, the SS-6 levers are short pull only. The mx-2 can be used > with short and long pull brakes. > > On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-13 Thread Ray Varella
Belts would likely be well received if more bikes were built to accommodate them. A belt with an IGH be extremely practical for people who don’t maintain their bikes. Children’s bikes, commuter bikes and occasional use bikes that get stored outside would benefit. MHO Ray On Friday, Septembe

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-12 Thread Ray Varella
Eric, I can only guess why the horizontal ends weren’t angled but my guess is the gear changes are intended to be at the crank, hence the shifter boss and derailer hanger. I don’t know if brake position allows for the difference a 2 speed freewheel offers or not. Ray On Thursday, September 1

Re: [RBW] Puzzled by 2 Rivendell recommendations

2024-09-11 Thread Ray Varella
Bill, If the Roaduno had been made with vertical dropouts then anyone wanting to run it as a single speed would need to run a chain tensioner or use an eccentric hub. At that point I think a lot of people would just try running a single gear on an existing bike. The simplicity of not needing a

Re: [RBW] Tech question: Rene Herse pulley-style brake yoke -- what am I doing wrong?

2024-09-04 Thread Ray Varella
Michael, You mentioned having several sets of RH brakes. Are you experiencing the same issue with all the yokes? Is it possible that the hole in the bolt in question is off by a tiny bit and isn’t allowing the assembly to draw up as far as it needs. Ray On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:3

[RBW] Roadunos on web specials page

2024-08-30 Thread Ray Varella
If anyone is looking for a complete Roaduno, they have them listed on the web specials page. They are the ones that have minor blemishes. They are very nicely appointed especially for the price. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Clem musings

2024-08-29 Thread Ray Varella
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/staff-bikes/grants-59cm-clem-l-maxed-out?srsltid=AfmBOorTXJLxe9HhRnVAwh1pKIUeAVHG9pgOXiCFKEyL7JBfZxzTIDMY See if this link works On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:19:07 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Patrick, > Somewhere I recall seeing Grant had put 2.6” kn

[RBW] Re: Clem musings

2024-08-29 Thread Ray Varella
Patrick, Somewhere I recall seeing Grant had put 2.6” knobbies on one of his Clems. I have 60mm G-ones on mine and they have plenty of clearance. I would encourage you to visit Riv in person, flights are cheap if you’re willing to hunt for deals and both San Francisco and Oakland airports have

[RBW] Re: Ro-Deux-No build notes New Bike Day

2024-08-25 Thread Ray Varella
Grant just shakes his head at my Frankenstein lab experiments. When I tried to describe this build concept to him last month he told me "Gosh, Bill, it must be HARD to be you!" 😆 🤣 we all have our coping mechanisms to quiet the mind. Ray On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 8:04:25 AM UTC-7 Bill Li

[RBW] Re: WTB EZPZ bag

2024-08-18 Thread Ray Varella
and is quick to swap to a different bike. For me, it has more utility. Ray On Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:26:12 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: > Ray, > I've heard good feedback about the EZPZ bag. Let us know how you like it. > Doug > > On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:23:56 

Re: [RBW] Re: tire experiment

2024-08-12 Thread Ray Varella
I did a similar tire swap on my platypus. I had been running Rene Herse 55mm knobbies in endurance casing. I recall Jan saying they have similar rolling resistance to the standard casing and I have zero complaints about them. I just wanted to try a bit smaller tire. I went with the Ultradynamic

[RBW] Re: WTB EZPZ bag

2024-08-08 Thread Ray Varella
All set on the bag. Thank you Ray On Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 11:49:15 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Did anyone buy an ezpz handlebar bag that isn’t working out for them? > > If so, I would be interested. > > Email offlist RayVarella 007 at gmail dot com > > Thank

[RBW] WTB EZPZ bag

2024-08-04 Thread Ray Varella
Did anyone buy an ezpz handlebar bag that isn’t working out for them? If so, I would be interested. Email offlist RayVarella 007 at gmail dot com Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

[RBW] Re: For sale Nitto Mark’s rack and Nitto stems

2024-07-31 Thread Ray Varella
Rack and used stem sold Unused stem still available Thank you On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:50:46 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > I have a Mark’s rack and two Nitto stems I’m not likely to use anytime > soon. > The stems are both Technomic Deluxe 90mm extension 26.0 bar clamp &g

[RBW] Re: Torn hamstring rehab suggestions

2024-07-29 Thread Ray Varella
d > to be a little bit patient to gain strength to perform the curls better and > better. PT says the curls help to realign the fibers from the muscle > tears. I just purchased a bar from Amazon to hold my legs for the curls. > > Credit to Dave at https://www.precisionptw.c

[RBW] Torn hamstring rehab suggestions

2024-07-27 Thread Ray Varella
I’m not looking for medical advice. I tore my femoral bicep a few months back. I’ve had an MRI and seen an orthopedic surgeon. The tear is in the muscle and not where it attaches to the bone so they said it will heal on its own. I see a physical therapist and I have been walking and doing ligh

Re: [RBW] NBD - Periwinkle Sam

2024-07-26 Thread Ray Varella
Nice bike Ted. It sure speaks volumes to see three of the same bikes in separate locations. When the search is over you can just focus on riding. There’s a valuable lesson in there for us fiddlers. Ray On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:22:30 AM UTC-7 Keith P. wrote: > “Iridescent” > Looks grea

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne seatpost

2024-07-20 Thread Ray Varella
Blue Lug lists 26.8 in their specs for Sams Ray On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:54:04 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: > There you goI was completely wrong on that lugged part. :) > > I will say I owned a SH back in the day and it was 27.2 BUT they could > have changed that as things have ind

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

2024-07-19 Thread Ray Varella
eable on the >>>> clem than the platy. >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 8:13:37 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: >>>> >>>>> If they were full crossover for me and I could honestly use either one >>>>> in all situations

[RBW] Re: Which one to keep

2024-07-17 Thread Ray Varella
> > - Chris > > On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:56:13 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> [image: IMG_1849.jpeg]I honestly think the Clem may inch ahead on >> comfort but not hugely so. >> I agree that the Clem is an exceptionally nice riding bike and I’ve been &g

Re: [RBW] WTF a 26.0 Albastache for my questionable Canti Rom?

2024-07-17 Thread Ray Varella
Jinxed, I sent you a pm Ray On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:25:25 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > I had substantial crack in the paint of my Clementine. My curiosity got to > me eventually and I sanded down the paint to the tubing and luckily the > frame was totally fine - I did realize h

[RBW] Which one to keep

2024-07-16 Thread Ray Varella
I’m curious how you guys would choose between two bikes you already have. I have a Clem and a Platypus, they are both very comfortable and extremely nice riding bikes. There’s so much overlap between them I don’t need both. I’m leaning towards the Clem because it will fit my niece better than t

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti leather cycling shoes

2023-08-20 Thread Ray Varella
Ted Durant wrote: > On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:24:29 AM UTC-5 Ray Varella wrote: > > > To further hijack this thread…Ted, have you found shoes to fit wide feet? > > > I went from the Dromarti to Shimano XC5 (marginally wider than Dromarti) > to Lake MX1 wide (defin

[RBW] Re: FS: Dromarti leather cycling shoes

2023-08-20 Thread Ray Varella
To further hijack this thread…Ted, have you found shoes to fit wide feet? I’ve contacted Dromarti but they haven’t seemed receptive to making a run of wider shoes. Maybe if enough people showed interest and offered to place deposits. Ray On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 8:10:07 AM UTC-7 Ted Duran

Re: [RBW] 26.8 seatposts with generous setback

2023-07-25 Thread Ray Varella
Leah, Would cutting a couple inches off your seatpost solve your problem? A 350mm long seatpost is pretty long and likely intended for frames with very extreme slope to the top tube Standard Rivendell issue seatposts measure 250 mm from the seat clamp to the end of the shaft. 350mm would add

[RBW] Re: Riv Riders Interactive Map is Live!

2023-03-25 Thread Ray Varella
I would use the address of the local police station for my location. I use their phone number whenever I get spam inquiries on something. Ray On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 6:45:51 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote: > I'm playing with the idea of riders being able to add a photo of their > bike such

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Wiring inside the Fork and Frame?

2023-03-25 Thread Ray Varella
Matthew, Have you tried the wire that Velocity Lumino sells? It’s much thinner than some of the other typically available wire for dynamos and is definitely up to the task. JMHO Ray On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 9:53:38 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Hi everyone, > > In the weeks to come

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ruthworks Storm Series Micah or Brevet handlebar bag

2023-03-21 Thread Ray Varella
Pm sent Ray On Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11:51:25 AM UTC-7 andyree...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello group, > If anyone has a Ruthworks Storm Series Micah or Brevet handlebar bag > they'd like to sell, I'd gladly buy! > > Cheers, > Andrew > Franklin TN > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Latest Riv Emailed Newsletter

2023-01-21 Thread Ray Varella
Is Joan Baez in the photo? She had a birthday a week or two ago Ray On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 9:37:46 AM UTC-8 George Schick wrote: > Anyone know why an old photo of what appears to be a very young Paul > McCartney is included in a kind of collage pics from Riv headquarters in > the lat

Re: [RBW] Clem L vs Rosco Bebe

2022-12-06 Thread Ray Varella
Great picture Slin Ray On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 1:29:04 PM UTC-8 Slin wrote: > Here's mine! > > [image: IMG_0421.jpg] > > On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 1:19:45 PM UTC-8 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Will confirmed that the Clem is in fact more Rosco Baby like and would >> make a great k

[RBW] Re: Downtube shifting boss question

2022-12-03 Thread Ray Varella
It looks like a cover to allow running a cable stop at the shifter boss. If you pull it off, there should be a regular shifter boss under it. Those caps allow you to use bar end, thumb shifters or brifters. Ray On Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 9:24:24 PM UTC-8 maxcr wrote: > Hi Everyone I'm w

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-03 Thread Ray Varella
I’ve always done my initial derailer adjustments before I install the chain. Front and rear both get installed and before the cable is connected I adjust the limit screw so that the front’s cage is centered on the small ring and the rear pulleys are centered on the small cog. Then I install t

Re: [RBW] Re: Front Derailer Adjustment

2022-12-03 Thread Ray Varella
I’ve always done my initial derailer adjustments before I install the chain. Front and rear both get installed and before the cable is connected I adjust the limit screw so that the front’s cage is centered on the small ring and the rear pulleys are centered on the small cog. Then I install t

[RBW] Re: For sale Suntour XC Pro seatpost

2022-11-27 Thread Ray Varella
Post is sold Thank you On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 7:31:42 PM UTC-8 Ray Varella wrote: > This post is 26.6 and in nice condition > Suntour XC Pro > It measures 275mm to the top of the shaft. > > Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com for questions or pics. > $55 includ

[RBW] For sale Suntour XC Pro seatpost

2022-11-26 Thread Ray Varella
This post is 26.6 and in nice condition Suntour XC Pro It measures 275mm to the top of the shaft. Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com for questions or pics. $55 includes shipping to the lower 48 Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: For Sale Stronglight headsets

2022-10-30 Thread Ray Varella
These are sold Thank you On Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10:16:09 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Sorry, English thread, 1” 26.4 crown race > > On Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10:08:58 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> I have two Stronglight headsets, new, never installed. &g

[RBW] Re: For Sale Stronglight headsets

2022-10-30 Thread Ray Varella
Sorry, English thread, 1” 26.4 crown race On Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10:08:58 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > I have two Stronglight headsets, new, never installed. > They look exactly like the needle bearing model (A9?) but these use > cartridge bearings. > $40 each plus ship

[RBW] For Sale Stronglight headsets

2022-10-30 Thread Ray Varella
I have two Stronglight headsets, new, never installed. They look exactly like the needle bearing model (A9?) but these use cartridge bearings. $40 each plus shipping. Buy them both and I’ll pay shipping Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com Thank you Ray -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale Simplex Retrofriction shifters + Suntour hub

2022-10-23 Thread Ray Varella
Suntour XC9000 front hub is still available Included is a Suntour grease guard rear 36 hole freewheel hub never built, axle has been shortened to 130mm Thank you Ray On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:54:06 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > > Yes but the price has increased significantly.

[RBW] Re: For sale cheap, fenders plus a Riv cap

2022-10-23 Thread Ray Varella
Fenders are still available Thank you Ray On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 9:32:39 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Hat is sold > > On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 8:30:58 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> [image: D6D317CA-068E-4000-ADEE-BDF63BE70A51.jpeg] >> >> On Su

[RBW] Re: For Sale Shiny Rack

2022-10-18 Thread Ray Varella
ber 15, 2022 at 10:48:39 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> Giving this a bump. >> These are currently $178 from Rivendell and as mentioned in a recent >> email, will increase in price with the next shipment >> >> Ray >> >> On Monday, October 10, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: For sale, Suntour Superbe brakes

2022-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
unday, October 16, 2022 at 3:59:17 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> The brakes are sold. >> >> Thank you >> Ray >> >> On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 9:08:36 AM UTC-7 Patch T wrote: >> >>> FWIW, these clear Rene Herse Naches Pass 26 x 1.8 (41mm

[RBW] Re: For sale, Suntour Superbe brakes

2022-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
re. >> >> On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:48:03 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: >> >>> And yes, I know the adjuster nut is not in the right place, it’s there >>> to keep all the parts together. >>> >>> On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:46:36 AM

[RBW] Re: For sale cheap, fenders plus a Riv cap

2022-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
Hat is sold On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 8:30:58 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > [image: D6D317CA-068E-4000-ADEE-BDF63BE70A51.jpeg] > > On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 8:28:48 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > >> [image: 088E3D1A-4D6F-4F48-96AB-2FEF790D59C6.jpeg]Sorry for multipl

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale Simplex Retrofriction shifters + Suntour hub

2022-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
Yes but the price has increased significantly. On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:47:00 AM UTC-7 reynoldslugs wrote: > Is the Apple stock still available? > > PM sent > > Max in Santa Rosa > > > > On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:42:28 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: >

[RBW] Re: For sale, Suntour Superbe brakes

2022-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
And yes, I know the adjuster nut is not in the right place, it’s there to keep all the parts together. On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:46:36 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > [image: 03D4B414-DF10-4CAE-B9CE-9D6168A94ABA.jpeg]Here’s a pic of the > brakes. > I have a set of these on a

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale Simplex Retrofriction shifters + Suntour hub

2022-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
Hub is sold. Thank you Ray On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 6:47:39 AM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > > Pm sent. > On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 6:00:52 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> Skewers or not, I’ll go ahead and take them. I might convert that rear to >> an eve

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale Simplex Retrofriction shifters + Suntour hub

2022-10-16 Thread Ray Varella
nd it’s just allowing > me to reply to the whole rbw group. > > BL in EC > > On Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 2:10 PM William Lindsay wrote: > >> Are the Suntour QR skewers involved in this offer? >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito Ca >> >> On Sat, Oct 15,

Re: [RBW] Tire shipping advice

2022-10-15 Thread Ray Varella
To fold a wire bead tire without damaging the bead is what we used to do before folding tires were ubiquitous. With the tire horizontal in front of you, reach under the the part closest to you (we’ll call that 6:00 o’clock), slide your hand all the way across (let’s call that 12:00 o’clock), r

[RBW] For sale, Suntour Superbe brakes

2022-10-15 Thread Ray Varella
Up for sale is a very clean pair of Suntour Superbe brake calipers. Front and rear, nutted 47-57mm reach with Mathhauser pads. $85 plus shipping. Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

[RBW] Re: For sale Simplex Retrofriction shifters + Suntour hub

2022-10-15 Thread Ray Varella
ris Cyclery for my 1993 X0-1 > > On Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 12:54:27 PM UTC-5 Ray Varella wrote: > >> Up for sale is a lightly used pair of Simplex Retrofriction shifters. >> Clean and very nice >> $55 + shipping. >> Suntour XC 9000 front hub. >&

[RBW] For sale Simplex Retrofriction shifters + Suntour hub

2022-10-15 Thread Ray Varella
Up for sale is a lightly used pair of Simplex Retrofriction shifters. Clean and very nice $55 + shipping. Suntour XC 9000 front hub. 32 hole, NOS, never laced. Very nice sealed bearing hub $50 + shipping. Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com Local pickup in Vallejo CA is also an option.

[RBW] Re: For Sale Shiny Rack

2022-10-15 Thread Ray Varella
Giving this a bump. These are currently $178 from Rivendell and as mentioned in a recent email, will increase in price with the next shipment Ray On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 7:16:50 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > Hey Doug, > I’ve used P clamps in the past to mount lights on rack

[RBW] Re: For Sale Shiny Rack

2022-10-10 Thread Ray Varella
9, 2022 at 2:48:38 PM UTC-4 Ray Varella wrote: > >> Offered is a Rivendell Shiny Rack >> As new, never used. All mounting hardware in original condition. >> $150 for local pickup >> $160 shipped >> >> Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com >> >&

[RBW] For Sale Shiny Rack

2022-10-09 Thread Ray Varella
Offered is a Rivendell Shiny Rack As new, never used. All mounting hardware in original condition. $150 for local pickup $160 shipped Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. T

Re: [RBW] Wild Clem Photos

2022-07-28 Thread Ray Varella
I need an orange bike. Ray On Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 6:29:03 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Ok I didn't even know orange and pink was a thing but now I need an orange > bike with pink grips and pedals. It's so rad! 🙌 🧡 💗 > > On Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:53:07 PM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright w

Re: [RBW] High bars at a club ride

2022-07-28 Thread Ray Varella
Here’s my one and only experience encountering a group of local club riders. Years ago (20) I was out on a Saturday morning ride on my Rivendell Allrounder, upright bars. I pulled up behind a group of road bike riders at a stoplight. I said “ I thought I was the only one in this city that rode

[RBW] Re: WTT My 59cm 2019 Atlantis (frame or complete) for....something bigger!

2022-07-16 Thread Ray Varella
Andrew, Rivendell has the 62cm Atlantis in stock in case you can’t find a trading partner. Ray On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 8:46:32 PM UTC-7 Andrew S wrote: > Hi folks, > > I think this counts as my first official post, but I've responded to a few > incidental things and purchased (thanks Pa

Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

2022-07-16 Thread Ray Varella
P.S. That orange metallic gets my (thoroughly subjective) vote for the best color of the day. On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 7:18:21 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote: > That looks like a lot of fun. > Leah, you could an ambassador for Riv who travels around and organizes > these sorts

Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

2022-07-16 Thread Ray Varella
That looks like a lot of fun. Leah, you could an ambassador for Riv who travels around and organizes these sorts of rides. I doubt that sort of position exists…but still. Ray “not far north of Riv World Headquarters” On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:19:56 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote: > Since Marc'

[RBW] Re: 56+ before 55!

2022-07-16 Thread Ray Varella
That’s a really beautiful area Drew. I was down that way for work on Thursday and pulled over near Crystal Springs to take a call. While I was sitting there I watched a Bald Eagle come up from the reservoir with a freshly caught fish. He/she circled for several loops gaining altitude and then

[RBW] Re: WTB - 58cm Bosco or 60cm tosco

2022-07-07 Thread Ray Varella
Rivendell offered the Bosco bullmoose in 1 1/8th threadless back in 2017 when they had the first run of tandems. Not sure if they still offer it. I would consider selling the one I have if you strike out with them. Ray On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:27:51 PM UTC-7 foe...@gmail.com wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Paint codes for Lime-Olive, Mustard Clem, XO-1 burnt orange?

2022-07-02 Thread Ray Varella
Max, There are a few current model cars on the road with paint very close to the lime olive, or “sublime olive” as I like to call it. I was behind a Hyundai Venue the other day with a really nice green and there are a couple other brands with similar shades. I recall reading something from Riv

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Swift

2022-06-12 Thread Ray Varella
Hi, I’ll take the saddle, I don’t see your name, my apologies if I missed it. Thank you Ray On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 5:59:04 PM UTC-7 lwt...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: IMG_0781 Small.jpeg][image: IMG_0784 Small.jpeg][image: IMG_0786 > Small.jpeg][image: IMG_0782 Small.jpeg][image: IMG_0783

[RBW] For sale Rivendell shiny rack

2022-06-04 Thread Ray Varella
New, never mounted stainless steel Rivendell shiny rack $150. Local pickup preferred Vallejo CA Save $20 plus tax on $170 No real savings if you have to pay shipping. Email rayvarella007 at gmail dot com Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Current favorite tires in 60mm

2022-06-03 Thread Ray Varella
I’ve been riding the Schwalbe G one in 60mm x 650B on my Clem In an attempt to decode the various iterations of Schwalbe tires, the Evolution casing are the lightest casing followed by the “performance” line. I would love to find these tires or the all road version in 70mm but only the perform

Re: [RBW] Re: Club Rides On A Racing Platypus

2022-05-30 Thread Ray Varella
Take your Clem, ride with the slower group if need be. I rode mine for about 3 hours today and enjoyed every minute of it. Ray On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 9:09:27 PM UTC-7 Mojo wrote: > "A Clem" https://youtu.be/lmWFrMq3qNY?t=1194 > from the future past > > Joe > > > On Monday, May 30, 2022 at

[RBW] Re: 2 Piece Silver cranksets

2022-05-28 Thread Ray Varella
Hey Denis, They are open today, they open in about 5 minutes. Try giving them a call. Everyone who works there is super helpful. Ray On Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 9:54:12 AM UTC-7 Artaud wrote: > I should have specified that this was for a single speed setup — I'd only > keep the 32t chainring

[RBW] Re: WTB + WTT: Parts for Susie (WTB Pure V Saddle, Nitto R14/Shiny Rear Rack)

2022-05-02 Thread Ray Varella
Crust has them in stock. On Monday, May 2, 2022 at 8:25:52 AM UTC-7 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > Hey gang, > > Trying to sort out the last bits for my incoming Susie. > > Looking to trade a Nitto R14 (w/ tombstone) for a Shiny Rear Rack. > > Also looking to purchase a WTB Pure V Saddle, preferably

[RBW] WTB Slimsucker

2022-05-01 Thread Ray Varella
This bag seems like it would be a good fit given the clearance I have. Does anyone have one they want to move along? They are sold out at Riv. Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Jim 7-Speed Cassettes

2022-05-01 Thread Ray Varella
Rich, The usability of 10 speed chains may have something to do with using thinner cogs than what existed in the days of 7 speed cassettes and freewheels. I’m just guessing but it would make sense to use parts which are currently available. Ray On Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 9:36:41 AM UTC-7

[RBW] Re: That new rear derailer

2022-04-30 Thread Ray Varella
I’m definitely in for at least one. I’m also curious about the V-brakes. The feature of being able to open far enough to clear a fat tire has me sold. Ray On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 7:33:54 AM UTC-7 Pancake wrote: > From the Blahh: > “Yesterday our first sample rear derailer was sent to

Re: [RBW] Do the Sam Hillborne and Platypus have the same clearances?

2022-04-17 Thread Ray Varella
o fenders. > I have not tried to interchange tires I just took measurements at the > chain stays. > Hope this helps. > Jon > > On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 10:51 AM Ray Varella wrote: > >> Specifically, do they each fit the same size tires? >> Rivendell is generally conservati

Re: [RBW] Do the Sam Hillborne and Platypus have the same clearances?

2022-04-17 Thread Ray Varella
am. No fenders. > I have not tried to interchange tires I just took measurements at the > chain stays. > Hope this helps. > Jon > > On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 10:51 AM Ray Varella wrote: > >> Specifically, do they each fit the same size tires? >> Rivendell is generally co

Re: [RBW] Re: Crust Clydesdale Forks and Rivs

2022-04-17 Thread Ray Varella
Burley makes a dog trailer! That’s great. What is the weight limit? Ray On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 7:58:11 AM UTC-7 jmlmu...@gmail.com wrote: > Here’s how I carry my 65 lb dog. Burley dog trailer! > > Joe > > [image: image] > > On Apr 17, 2022, at 7:27 AM, lucky...@gmail.com wrote: > >  >

[RBW] Do the Sam Hillborne and Platypus have the same clearances?

2022-04-17 Thread Ray Varella
Specifically, do they each fit the same size tires? Rivendell is generally conservative with tire sizing on their frames. Does anyone have a current Sam and Platypus to compare? Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Roaduno 2022 concepts

2022-03-08 Thread Ray Varella
I have on of those Scorchers. It’s a really nice riding bike. If you come across one, snag it. Ray On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2:56:14 PM UTC-8 Max S wrote: > http://www.63xc.com/scorcher/nakash.jpg > > [image: Ibis Scorcher.jpg] > > - Max "mic drop" in A2 > > On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 4

[RBW] Re: Tektro spring

2022-02-06 Thread Ray Varella
Pam, There is a Tektro USA replacement parts site. Try contacting them. If this link doesn’t paste, do a search for them. Ray https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiE653r5Ov1AhU_JUQIHWQTBG0QFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftektro-usa.com%2Fproduct-category%2Fdisc

[RBW] Re: I'm a New Bike Commuter

2022-02-05 Thread Ray Varella
Roberta, One thing I may have missed is what sort of work attire do you need to carry? Two miles is a relatively short distance and unless it’s really humid or raining, you may not need to change. If your clothes need to be neatly pressed then you will need to keep them neatly folded for your c

Re: [RBW] Please help me find a Rosco Bubbe MMM!

2022-01-30 Thread Ray Varella
ese beautiful bikes :-) > > Joe > > On Jan 30, 2022, at 6:02 PM, Ray Varella wrote: > > > Keep in mind that there is a run of Roscoe Bubbe Platypuses on the way. > > They will easily fit the same size or larger tire than the earlier MMM > Three sizes, two colors. >

[RBW] Re: Please help me find a Rosco Bubbe MMM!

2022-01-30 Thread Ray Varella
Keep in mind that there is a run of Roscoe Bubbe Platypuses on the way. They will easily fit the same size or larger tire than the earlier MMM Three sizes, two colors. Ray On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:31:30 PM UTC-8 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > Kai, > > Don't you have 2 of those Roscos? > >

Re: [RBW] Re: 55cm Platypus for sale Davis, CA

2022-01-30 Thread Ray Varella
You would likely spend that much on a similar build. The current price on those frames is $1650 Ray On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 9:30:35 AM UTC-8 care...@gmail.com wrote: > > Is >$3k the going price for these models? I realize it's has high end > components but so do other Rivs. Since I s

[RBW] Anticipating the 13-42 7 speed cassette

2022-01-15 Thread Ray Varella
Am I one of the few who thinks this is a great option. I applaud Merry Sales for their continued support of everyday practical bike gear. I will definitely get a couple. I am just as eagerly awaiting Rivendell’s V- brake and rear derailer. Thank you once again Grant. Ray -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Faceplater 85mm

2022-01-10 Thread Ray Varella
Thank you Tim, I’m set on the stem all. Ray On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 8:44:04 AM UTC-8 Tim Baldwin wrote: > Ray, I have one that I'm not using. Sending you a pm. > > On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 7:50:07 PM UTC-6 Ray Varella wrote: > >> Like the title says, does a

[RBW] WTB Nitto Faceplater 85mm

2022-01-09 Thread Ray Varella
Like the title says, does anyone have an 85mm 31.8 faceplater quill stem they want to part with. Please let me know if you do. Thank you Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike storage solutions: 5 or 6 bikes, fenders

2022-01-01 Thread Ray Varella
The link I posted looks like the same hooks Patrick mentioned. Ray On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 10:25:57 AM UTC-8 Ray Varella wrote: > https://fb.watch/agltTZ-5OQ/ > I just copied this link, it looks like a product worth trying. > > Ray > > On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at

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