[RBW] Re: FS: Rich build 559/26 inch wheel

2013-06-17 Thread RonLau
It is Velocity Synergy, 23mm wide outside to outside. On Monday, June 17, 2013 5:47:01 AM UTC-7, colinthehippie wrote: > > What's the rim width? > > On Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:06:30 PM UTC-5, RonLau wrote: >> >> To all, >> >> Hello, moved recently and

[RBW] FS: Rich build 559/26 inch wheel

2013-06-16 Thread RonLau
To all, Hello, moved recently and have this hanging around for far too long. Hope it works for one of you. I am selling the following wheel. 26 inches/559, with older 9s XT hub (steel axle), 32 spokes, brass nipples with Synergy rim. Rich build this a few years ago for my wife bike but now I

[RBW] FS: Dura Ace 7800 wheels with Synergy Rim, build by Rich at Rivendell $300 shipped

2013-02-27 Thread RonLau
To all, Time to let this go, have this for 3 months and just don't need it. It was on my wife's bike but she likes what she has now (who am I to argue) So here it is. Dura Ace 7800 Front, 32 spokes, Synergy 700c Dura Ace 7850 Rear, 32 spokes, Synergy Asym. 700c. Build by Rich at Rivendell. M

[RBW] FS: Acorn Medium Large Saddle bag

2012-11-09 Thread RonLau
To all, I am going to sell my little use (~20 miles) Acorn Medium Large Saddle bag. PIcture on a bike (this is NOT my bike nor my bag) just to show you what it looks like on a bike. http://www.flickr.com/photos/redding_dave/3123290169/ The actual bag itself. http://www.flickr.com/photos/19694

Re: [RBW] frame swap? (My LongLow custom for your Atlantis)

2012-06-23 Thread RonLau
Very nice, ride it till it needs a new paint job, than ride some more. On Saturday, June 23, 2012 9:45:06 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote: > > Ron -- almost daily (except when I have to haul my guitar and amp -- that > I do on the Big Dummy). > > On Friday, June 22, 2012 9:44:37 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] frame swap? (My LongLow custom for your Atlantis)

2012-06-22 Thread RonLau
Beth, still riding that green machine? On Friday, June 22, 2012 11:58:30 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote: > > On Friday, June 22, 2012 9:39:56 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Beth: I thought you loved the LongLow. What changed? >> And, second, what about 700c wheels now disappoints you? >> > > Two thi

[RBW] Re: Honjos

2012-06-15 Thread RonLau
To add to Jan's comment. Now I don't put fenders on bike if it is not design for metal fenders (bridge placement, braze on...) I don't like the voodoo I had to do when I change a flat and when I clean my bike. For me, a bike design for metal fenders, you should be able to remove them in 5 minu

[RBW] Rivendell Roadeo 59cm on ebay, not mine.

2012-03-27 Thread RonLau
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Roadeo-Bike-Frame-59cm-New-/150787007075?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item231b9b2263 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

2012-03-26 Thread RonLau
Steve is correct, those Racing T FD are super at 48-38-28 DT or Barend shifting for me as well. I bought a Campy FD from Rivendell before, it works very well and looks like my Racing T. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/d10.htm I will double check it tomorrow and make sure they are the same sh

[RBW] Re: New Drivetrain for my Atlantis

2012-03-26 Thread RonLau
Jim, This is the reason why Campy 10s Ergo with Shimano 8 issue. 10s Campy pulls are 2.5mm five times, 3mm twice and 3.5mm twice. IMO, one is better off using Ergo 9s with Shiftmate for Shimano 9. I am a Campy Ergo user, they are nice, easy to work with for me. Just replace the g & e springs

[RBW] Re: Longshot - WTB 32 Hole Campagnolo compatible rear cassette hub

2012-03-22 Thread RonLau
Sean, I would suggest WI or if you can deal with Black hub, DT 350. Those Campy hubs are nice and their street price is usually more than WI hub new. They are very easy to adjust and service. Ron On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 5:54:38 AM UTC-7, Sean Whelan wrote: > > Looking for silver, 32 H

[RBW] Re: Rando Advice

2012-03-07 Thread RonLau
Since we are talking Populaire, I would like to point out San Francisco Randonneurs is hosting a 115K on March 31, Saturday. http://sfrandonneurs.org/registration.htm# Cost is $5 and you get food at the end. Below is the link from last October. You will see the distance and climbs. http://conne

[RBW] Re: Rando Advice

2012-03-06 Thread RonLau
Come and think of it, it is a good idea to bring a small plastic bag for your card (SFR card is 4 x 5.5 inches)because no one like a wet card that has been sitting in your back for a few hours. On Mar 6, 4:31 pm, NickBull wrote: > I'm pretty sure that all RUSA-sanctioned populaires are required t

[RBW] Re: Rando Advice

2012-03-06 Thread RonLau
Smitty, You will be fine, go enjoy the ride. My suggestions... 1. Food: don't eat something you don't normally eat during a ride. I like boiled eggs myself but I don't eat anything spicy during the ride. 2. Speed: this is not a race, do at a pace you are comfortable with for that distance. I k

[RBW] For Trade: Shimano 6206 175mm crank for 170mm

2012-03-06 Thread RonLau
Hello, this is a long shot but I would like to see anyone here has a 170mm version of this crank to trade for my 175mm version. It looks like this but this is not the one I have. http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=f6e74fd2-417d-4154-a7c2-af9... Lenght: 175mm BCD: 110 BB for triple: 122mm

[RBW] Re: Don't read if you don't like heresy (a.k.a. my new road bike which isn't a Rivendell)

2012-03-06 Thread RonLau
For those who does not live in Bay Area. Mike's shop couch has been THE hot topic within SF Randonneur group. One of our member has been known to spend hours on that couch. I was told he rode 40 miles from SF just to sit on it. If you ever come here and want to ride, that will be good place to

[RBW] Re: WTT/WTB: 165mm compact double crankarms or crankset

2012-02-18 Thread RonLau
Franklyn Hi, if you are interested, I have a set of Sugino PX with 50/40/30 in 165mm I am not using. $105 shipped across the bay. I know it is not 110bcd, but you know what you can do with it. Thanks, Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Travel/Biking - any place

2012-01-24 Thread RonLau
John, What size do you ride? What kind of ride you want to do? Road, mixed, mtn.? If you are foodies, get ready to eat, it is pretty good here in SF and East Bay. Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discu

[RBW] Re: Rims and tire width

2011-12-13 Thread RonLau
Tom, Rich sold me a set of wheels with DT TK540 rims on it. It is 24.5mm wide and it is design for 29'er. It is 540g per rim, hence the name TK540, not the lightest rim for road use but light enough. The best part for this rim is a Conti 4 seasons 700x28 measures 28mm, that is a shock for

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Zipped Roll and Low Saddle.

2011-12-12 Thread RonLau
Zipped Roll sold. Still have the low saddle low flag. Thanks, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/T-EXjshD6_UJ. To post to this group

[RBW] FS: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 26x2.00

2011-12-12 Thread RonLau
Hello, for sale is a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Supremem 26x2.00, folding bead, 50 miles. Mounted on my Mtn. bike and used it for 50 miles. This is not a tire if you want to do your group ride with roadies but this is one of the toughest tire and it will take a big big nail to give you a flat.

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Little Loafer, tan

2011-08-15 Thread RonLau
Sold, Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/1GUZCH-Fol0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.co

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Little Loafer, tan

2011-08-15 Thread RonLau
To all, Hello, this bag has been sitting on my wife's bike for the past three years and she told me she is making one for herself so this one has to go. It is an older Rivendell Little Loafer, tan. They made a few versions of this bag and you can see pictures here. I removed the leather patch

[RBW] Double Top Tube, try Triple!

2011-07-21 Thread RonLau
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duke_two/5225810076/ I saw this in person yesterday, Curtis is tall and strong, so I don't think a triple is an issue for him. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web

Re: [RBW] SFR Populaire Photos

2011-07-02 Thread RonLau
Let me add this. Our leader here rode his FIXEDGEAR. I rode most of the road on my road, camping, towing my son, carbon, rando, fast, slow, hot, cold, rain, sun but have not done this route on fixedgear yet. SFR will host this again in Oct. but if anyone wants to ride all or most of the route

[RBW] Re: Where can I find Riv Baggins bags for sale?

2011-07-02 Thread RonLau
What are you looking for anyway? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5YVoxzqh1GYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch

[RBW] Re: Rivendell MTB? Rare Sighting

2011-06-15 Thread RonLau
The owner of the shop is Larry Black, nice person and I know him. If you are interested about this bike, I will email/call him directly. Don't be annoy if he takes longer to give you more information, he has thousand of bikes (no joke, I have seen them in person). It always take Larry some time t

[RBW] Re: East Coast frame painting

2011-06-06 Thread RonLau
I will consider Bilenky again, they can do most paint job in house and that saves a lot of time. On Jun 3, 6:46 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > Hi, > I would like to have my green Hillborne frame painted or powder coated > and I live in New York City. > Does anyone have any suggestions on frame paint

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Jack Brown Green, one pair

2011-06-03 Thread RonLau
Sold, thank you all. On Jun 3, 8:45 am, RonLau wrote: > To all, > > I forgot to add this detail.  I am selling it because none of my bike > fits them. > > Ron > > On Jun 3, 8:44 am, RonLau wrote: > > > > > > > > > To all, > > > Going t

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Jack Brown Green, one pair

2011-06-03 Thread RonLau
To all, I forgot to add this detail. I am selling it because none of my bike fits them. Ron On Jun 3, 8:44 am, RonLau wrote: > To all, > > Going to clean out some parts I don't plan on using.  For sale is a > pair of JB Green, 100 miles max.  Side wall still clean but they ha

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Jack Brown Green, one pair

2011-06-03 Thread RonLau
To all, Going to clean out some parts I don't plan on using. For sale is a pair of JB Green, 100 miles max. Side wall still clean but they have been sitting in a box for the pass year and a half. $65 shipped to lower 48 states. Thanks, Ron -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: 2011 San Francisco Randonneurs Populaires!

2011-06-03 Thread RonLau
> > > > > > > > > I'm doing them both, even though I just broke my P12 streak at 4.  My > > R12 is still moving at 5 months. > > > On Jun 2, 3:29 pm, RonLau wrote: > > > > JimG posted this on FB and I am copying this here.  If you have

[RBW] 2011 San Francisco Randonneurs Populaires!

2011-06-02 Thread RonLau
JimG posted this on FB and I am copying this here. If you have time, please join us. Going to be a fun ride. "Mark your calendars! In 2011, SFR will host two populaire rides: June 25th, and Oct. 1st. The San Francisco Randonneurs is a club that hosts rides known as brevets. Normally, our rides b

[RBW] Re: can one convert a 53 atlantis to a 650b?

2011-05-31 Thread RonLau
Joe, I have done it and it came out nice. There was before all these 650b frames you can purchase today. http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc006-ronlau0505.html I did it with Tektro Oryx brakes and I found it "rolls" better than 559 wheels for me. My suggestion is to borrow a set of wheels to try

[RBW] Re: Nitto T cages?

2011-05-29 Thread RonLau
Chris, I have two hardly use T cages I am not using. Will email you when I get home (in Legoland with my 2.5 years old now) I have two R's too if you want. Ron On May 28, 11:06 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" wrote: > HI gang > > I am building my new titanium Rawland Sogn and need some bottle cag

[RBW] Re: Best non-Nitto/VO seatpost?

2011-03-02 Thread RonLau
My vote is for an alloy Campy post. Simply and easy to use. On Mar 2, 7:38 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > Wait to find a useed Thomson in silver.  They're the best-est. > > On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM, Justin August wrote: > > > > > Edit: This is for my Bleriot of course. > > > On Mar 2, 10:10 pm,

[RBW] Re: Marin Ride

2011-02-11 Thread RonLau
Adam, Have a good time, we rode from SF to SP Park before and it is a well equip camp ground. You will see 150 of us doing a 200Km on the road. Ron On Feb 11, 7:07 am, Adam wrote: > Riding out this weekend with a group of roughly 25 from Embarcadero > Bart out to Samuel P Taylor.  We'll be cam

[RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs Two Rock/Valley Ford 200k

2011-02-06 Thread RonLau
Hope to see you folks there, and hope it does not rain. On Feb 6, 8:58 pm, RonLau wrote: > Anyone here doing it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googleg

[RBW] San Francisco Randonneurs Two Rock/Valley Ford 200k

2011-02-06 Thread RonLau
Anyone here doing it? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For m

[RBW] Re: 650b All Rounder

2011-02-01 Thread RonLau
For me, it worth the investment. On Feb 1, 7:31 am, bigflax925 wrote: > Thanks for your comments and thoughts. I think I'm going to do it. > > I just wanted to make sure no one had any negative experiences with > handling before investing in the experiment. > > Now to find some wheels! -- You

[RBW] Re: 650b All Rounder

2011-02-01 Thread RonLau
OK, thanks. On Feb 1, 11:23 am, Marty wrote: > Hey Ron & Jon, could you post some pics of your rigs on the All > Rounder Flickr group? > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/allrounder/ > > Marty (keepin' my eyes peeled for a 61cm AR) > > On Feb 1, 12:38 pm, RonLau w

[RBW] Re: 650b All Rounder

2011-02-01 Thread RonLau
I have done it before, http://cyclofiend.com/cc/2005/cc006-ronlau0505.html You have to use Tektro Oryx which has enough adjustment for it. If you do like this better, you may want to invest on a set of Paul MotoBMX. Some may complain about the higher bottom bracket height, but I am use to highe

[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt SON28 wheel

2011-01-31 Thread RonLau
SOLD, thank you for all the emails. On Jan 31, 1:13 pm, RonLau wrote: > To all, > > For sale is one Schmidt SON28 front wheel, spec. see below. > > Rim: Open Pro, Silver > Spokes: DT 14/15 > Nipples: brass > Hub: SON28 > Number of spokes: 32 > Weight: 1250g, no ske

[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt SON28 wheel

2011-01-31 Thread RonLau
you got it. writing a email to you now. On Jan 31, 1:15 pm, "Allingham II, Thomas J" wrote: > I'll take it. > > -Original Message- > From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of RonLau > Sent: Mond

[RBW] FS: Schmidt SON28 wheel

2011-01-31 Thread RonLau
To all, For sale is one Schmidt SON28 front wheel, spec. see below. Rim: Open Pro, Silver Spokes: DT 14/15 Nipples: brass Hub: SON28 Number of spokes: 32 Weight: 1250g, no skewer, with rim tape Who build it? Rich at Rivendell. How many miles: 400 max. Price: 250 shipped to lower 48 states Why am

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Riv Road Custom in the house

2010-12-20 Thread RonLau
sweet. On Dec 20, 7:17 am, Esteban wrote: > Its in the house because there are no fender mounts and its raining > incessantly. New-to-me 1999 Rivendell Road custom by Joe Starck with > paint by Joe Bell.  Lot's of San Diego in this bike. > > I wasn't going to post it here until I got a chance to

[RBW] Re: Pt Reyes 11-2010 - a set on Flickr

2010-11-22 Thread RonLau
Eric, Very nice, did the Station to Lighthouse last week to get myself ready for the 200k, still not an easy ride even with light winds. Steve, wish you were out hern to enjoy this ride, hard for sure but nice. Ron On Nov 22, 4:12 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > Today's ride on the Quickbeam: > > htt

[RBW] Re: New Roadeo pics

2010-11-01 Thread RonLau
Nice, once you gone Ergo, you may not come back. Just overhaul my 10 years old Ergo shifter, another 10 years I hope, assume I have enough cassette and chains. On Oct 31, 5:04 pm, reynoldslugs wrote: > Just picked this up from the LBS.  Ordered this several months ago  - - > multiple communicati

[RBW] Re: Daily Ride

2010-09-28 Thread RonLau
Hello, I grew up there and never notice a good place to ride. Thank you for the pictures. On Sep 28, 4:34 pm, Fai Mao wrote: > Hong Kong is not known as a bicycle friendly place or a place where > you go to see natural beauty. But my daily commute is absolutely > stunningly pretty. You'd never

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Custom

2010-09-14 Thread RonLau
Jeff, Nice color and frame. How long is the wait from beginning till now? Thanks, Ron On Sep 14, 9:41 am, Jeff wrote: > Mark at RBW just sent me these pictures of my new frame, just in from > JB's paint shop.  It's shipping to Austin today.  The frame is set up > for Paul Racers and a VO rando

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Garage Sale and Ride- Saturday, October 2

2010-08-12 Thread RonLau
Anyone here wants to go and ride up to Mt. Diablo? "No-Host/No-Liability Ride Up Diablo- 10:45AM until, well, as long as you like. The weather in October can be warm, although it hasn't been so far, and it's usually too early for rain. " On Aug 12, 2:04 pm, John Bennett wrote: > Details here.

[RBW] Re: Photos from 2010 Marin Century

2010-08-09 Thread RonLau
Jim, Thank you, wish I were there. Ron On Aug 8, 11:34 pm, cyclofiend wrote: > Hey all - > > Spent a few hours rolling around Marin and Sonoma counties on > Saturday, at the annual running of the Marin Century.  Had the Hilsen > all spiffed up and ready to go on the ride, which I'd anticipated

[RBW] Re: Free 559 rear wheel

2010-07-29 Thread RonLau
We have a taker already. Thank you all. On Jul 29, 2:45 pm, RonLau wrote: > To all, > > Hope I will find a good home for this wheel, it came of my wife's > Atlantis years ago, and lost in the pile of stuff. > > Asym Maverick Rim, 32 spokes, SHimano Deore hub.  Hub need so

[RBW] Free 559 rear wheel

2010-07-29 Thread RonLau
To all, Hope I will find a good home for this wheel, it came of my wife's Atlantis years ago, and lost in the pile of stuff. Asym Maverick Rim, 32 spokes, SHimano Deore hub. Hub need some grease and that is. Free to pick up, if you want me to ship it, it will cost you shipping. Please email me

[RBW] Re: Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?

2010-07-23 Thread RonLau
Nice, let's plan for Sept. then. We don't have to climb Diablo, there are many places around for that. Half Moon Bay Rt 1., Marin, even the Penn. Let's keep this open and let's do one for fun. On Jul 23, 8:32 pm, reidplum wrote: > I've always been interested in the S24O that Riv used to do up

[RBW] Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?

2010-07-23 Thread RonLau
My wife and I are taking our 21 months old his first camping trip this weekend. This got me thinking, anyone here in Bay Area want to get together for a S240 trip? There are plenty of places to do it, just saying it out loud and perhaps we can have a few folks going together. -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Down Tube shifter help

2010-07-23 Thread RonLau
Get some Shimano DA 9s shifter, index/friction is up to you. According to some old wrench at my LBS, Campy DT is fine IFF your DT shifter boss is perfect position. For me, DA 9. On Jul 23, 9:51 am, Eduardo Rosas wrote: > I gotta say i went with campy b/c my comp-triple and my bottom bracket > h

[RBW] Re: Bay Area Folks only

2010-07-20 Thread RonLau
t; that you can borrow. > > Greg > Oakland > > On Jul 20, 3:55 pm, RonLau wrote: > > > Bay Area Folks, > > > Anyone here has a Burely trailer (double or single) I can borrow for > > this Sunday? > > > Wife wants to go camping with our 2 years old an

[RBW] Bay Area Folks only

2010-07-20 Thread RonLau
Bay Area Folks, Anyone here has a Burely trailer (double or single) I can borrow for this Sunday? Wife wants to go camping with our 2 years old and there is only so much I can carry. Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Aftermath

2010-07-20 Thread RonLau
Bruce, For the record, if this were to happen when I am around, I will stop to help for sure. It is part of being in a group ride, I was taught. Once we dropped someone, approx. a mile, then we got yell at by the leader for not waiting for the slow rider. I broke a chain before, without someon

[RBW] Re: 53 cm atlantis and 56 cm quickbeam on ebay

2010-07-20 Thread RonLau
Sorry to add this, but one of my good friend wants to sell his 56cm Altantis as well, it is the first generation (sorry, I don't know all the details between generations) He is looking to sell it for a reasonable price but he is not giving it away. So, if you or know someone are looking for a 56c

[RBW] Re: Shimano 16T freewheel, free, but you pay postage

2010-07-20 Thread RonLau
Taken, thanks. On Jul 19, 10:36 pm, RonLau wrote: > Found my bags of freewheel, not doing SS anymore, so here it is for > those who can use it. > > Free but you pay postage, best guess will cost you 3 to 5 ship to US. > > Send me a email offlist please. > > Ron -- Y

[RBW] Shimano 16T freewheel, free, but you pay postage

2010-07-19 Thread RonLau
Found my bags of freewheel, not doing SS anymore, so here it is for those who can use it. Free but you pay postage, best guess will cost you 3 to 5 ship to US. Send me a email offlist please. Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: SFRandonneurs "Fall" Populaire - July 17th

2010-07-12 Thread RonLau
Reminder to all Bay Area folks, this coming Sat. is the ride, hope to see you folks out there. On Jul 1, 3:42 pm, RonLau wrote: > Jim, > > I am planning on being there.  Last email with Rob Hawks he said we do > need to register but the event is free. > > Hope to see yo

[RBW] Re: Fw:URL Odd small Riv on Ebay

2010-07-11 Thread RonLau
Based on the stamping, my guess it is a Waterford era Rivendell. On Jul 11, 5:30 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > I haven't seen a lot of the early bikes,  but if I were bidding on this, I'd > look for some better documentation than appears in his description and > answers to the questions. > > I'm sure t

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-07-10 Thread RonLau
Thank you all for coming out, some of you Bay Area folks missed a good one. If you want to boost your ego, riding fixed on Paradise Loop and beating roadies (the usual kind) is lots of fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-07-09 Thread RonLau
OK, last call, Time: 9:00AM Place: Golden Gate Bridge Strauss Statue I will be on my Bilenky fixed, looks like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/19694...@n00/3279269772/in/set-72157608715925613/ On Jun 10, 1:19 pm, RonLau wrote: > Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) a

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-07-04 Thread RonLau
e of the downhill bits.  I > think I'm ready! > > I'll e-mail my contact info off list. > > Bill > > On Jul 4, 7:09 pm, RonLau wrote: > > > Just a reminder we are going next Sat. morning at 9:00AM. > > > If you are coming, send me a email and I will

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-07-04 Thread RonLau
can do all the climb twice and collect everybody along the way. Ron On Jun 10, 1:19 pm, RonLau wrote: > Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) and I are going for afixed/SS > ride on July 10. > > Bring you fixedgear or SS and we can do the Paradise Loop again.  ~30 >

[RBW] WTT: Open Pro Rims

2010-07-03 Thread RonLau
I have a pair of Mavic Open Pro, 32 spokes, black I am not using. Used for 100 miles. Would like to trade for a pair of silver one if you have some. I can sell them as well, 85 shipped to lower 48 states. Thanks, Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: SFRandonneurs "Fall" Populaire - July 17th

2010-07-01 Thread RonLau
Jim, I am planning on being there. Last email with Rob Hawks he said we do need to register but the event is free. Hope to see you and others there. Ron On Jun 30, 11:18 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > Just starting to turn the calendar over to the new month and realized there > is an excellent, free

[RBW] Re: Underbiking video

2010-06-24 Thread RonLau
Impressive. The wheels may break but that looks cool. On Jun 24, 12:43 pm, Mojo wrote: > This is off the weekly installment > ofwww.roadbikerider.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z1fSpZNXhU > Fun to watch but man I wouldn't (& of course Couldn't!) do that on a > carbon bike. > > Grant has said

rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com

2010-06-21 Thread RonLau
Jason, IMHO, Bilenky has been doing them since day one. They can do that almost in their sleep. Others will do a fine job as well. If you want any changes to the frame (fork, braze on...), now is the time. Also, they can crave the couplers (more $) style after the lugs of your frame. Like my

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-11 Thread RonLau
To all, For those who will be joining us, time is 9:00AM start at Golden Gate Bridge SF side. Ron On Jun 10, 1:19 pm, RonLau wrote: > Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) and I are going for afixed/SS > ride on July 10. > > Bring you fixedgear or SS and we can do

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
MOORE wrote: > Thanks very much, Ron, I'd love to see the photos; roads, rides and don't > forget the bikes. > > My mile-high lungs would leave you all in my dust; maybe. Or maybe not. > Anyway, it sounds wonderful and I wish I could ride it. > > On Thu, Jun 10,

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
see if I can BART down for this ride.  Anyone else coming > in from parts east that would be starting from the Embarcadero > station? > > Bill > > On Jun 10, 1:19 pm, RonLau wrote: > > > Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) and I are going for a > >

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
r asses if you > hit me and I remain alive.) > > Tell us about the terrain and the gearing ... and post some photos, if you > can. > > > > On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Sweet!  I'll be there. > > > On Jun 10, 1:19 pm, RonLau w

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
Thank you Eric, after your 600k, you should have a good time in Hawaii. Well, have a good time in Hawaii. On Jun 10, 1:55 pm, Eric Norris wrote: > If I didn't already have plans to be in Hawaii that day, I would join you. > > --Eric > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 10

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
;m going to > > miss both 'cuz I'll be backpacking. > > > happy trails, > > jim mather > > wc ca > > > On Jun 10, 1:19 pm, RonLau wrote: > > > > Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) and I are going for a > > > fixed

[RBW] Re: SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
, 1:19 pm, RonLau wrote: > Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) and I are going for a > fixed/SS ride on July 10. > > Bring you fixedgear or SS and we can do the Paradise Loop again.  ~30 > miles if you start from Golden Gate Bridge. > > It will be a causal no dr

[RBW] SF/Marin Fixedgear/SS ride July 10, 2010

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
Chae Lee (aka i am a lineman for the county's) and I are going for a fixed/SS ride on July 10. Bring you fixedgear or SS and we can do the Paradise Loop again. ~30 miles if you start from Golden Gate Bridge. It will be a causal no drop ride, if you are strong and fast, you can climb everything t

[RBW] Interesting, may be useful Suginol crank for some of us.

2010-06-10 Thread RonLau
http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/japan/ox801d_main_japan.htm http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/japan/ox801d_main_japan.htm&ei=RxcRTN-yN5fxngfj6OncCA&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBUQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.suginoltd.co.jp/japan/ox801

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Touring racks

2010-06-04 Thread RonLau
+1 on Bruce Gordon rack. I think the racks are better looking, strong, and made in US. On Jun 4, 8:15 am, "Bruce Gordon" wrote: > Another difference is that Bruce Gordon Racks are made in the USA - NOT > China, where the Tubus racks are made. > Regards, > Bruce Gordon > > -Original Messa

[RBW] Re: Wanted: Touring racks

2010-06-03 Thread RonLau
I say Tubus Cargo rear with Tubus Tara front, worked very well for me. Purchased mine here http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Tubus%20Matched%20Sets/Tubus%20Matched%20Sets.htm Have a good time, I envy you. On Jun 3, 6:46 pm, thebvo wrote: > Howdy > I'm the proud new owner of an Atlantis, whi

[RBW] Re: FS: S&S coupled 58cm Rambouillet, S&S 57cm Bleriot, wheels, tires, case

2010-06-03 Thread RonLau
Timothy, Might I suggest you don't sell the S&S case, it is very useful to store tires and rims. I have a few S&S bikes, and use for storage of tires/rims/junk when not it use. Moreover, if you need to fly one day with lots of stuff, this case is the biggest you can use and it carry tons of stuf

[RBW] San Francisco Randonneurs, Pt Reyes Populaire 115k

2010-06-03 Thread RonLau
To all, The San Francisco Randonneurs is going to held a 115K Populaire on July 17, 2010 (Sat) starting at 7:00AM) from Golden Gate Bridge. Below is the cue sheet from 2009 event but basically the same. Pre-registration is required. It's free, but they need to know who is coming. Hope to see so

[RBW] Re: SFR 600K Brevet, May 22-23, 2010 - a set on Flickr

2010-05-24 Thread RonLau
Eric, Saw you guys on the last climb. Talked to Rob a minute and you guys look strong even after all these hours. Hats off to you. Ron On May 24, 9:21 am, Eric Norris wrote: > Rode my Rivendell Road in the San Francisco Randonneurs 600K this weekend: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@

[RBW] Black 650b Synergy rims

2010-05-19 Thread RonLau
To all, While Rich and I are having coffee this morning, he mentioned he has 5 black 650b rim from Velocity. 3 of them are rear O/C and 2 are regular rims. In case you want some black rims for you bike, now is the time. Contact Rich at Rivendell for more details. Disclaimer: Rich is a friend o

[RBW] I wish I get to do this before I am too old to ride.

2010-04-28 Thread RonLau
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[RBW] Re: OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact

2010-04-21 Thread RonLau
from different background but their wheels last for me. For ref. I weight 165 and most of my wheels are 32 spokes, a few 28 and a few 36. Ron On Apr 21, 2:29 pm, bfd wrote: > On Apr 21, 1:54 pm, RonLau wrote:> For those of you who > don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay &

[RBW] Re: OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact

2010-04-21 Thread RonLau
Bird's tune no less On Apr 21, 2:21 pm, William wrote: > Nice video.  Thanks.  Rich can play. > > On Apr 21, 1:54 pm, RonLau wrote: > > > For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay > > Area.  Last night I went and see him and h

[RBW] OT: Respect you wheel builder, Rich to be exact

2010-04-21 Thread RonLau
For those of you who don't know, Rich works as a musician in Bay Area. Last night I went and see him and his wife play at a cafe in town. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwumDTwukgY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Child seat recommendations?

2010-03-24 Thread RonLau
This is what I have for my 17 months old http://www.flickr.com/photos/boxdogbikes/4420617827/ works great, he gets to see more than a trailer for sure. On Mar 19, 7:38 am, Weird Harold wrote: > My daughter is 21 months, and I think it's time to get her up on a > bike with me. Any recommendati

[RBW] Re: What's the right saddle for a Roadeo?

2010-03-20 Thread RonLau
end.com/cc/2006/cc191-ronlau1106.html > > I thought the Regal looked really good and "classic" on your Ebisu, so > I bought one for my Romulus and have been happy ever since. Whatever > happened to your Ebisu? Do you still have it? It's a fine looking > bike! > >

[RBW] Re: What's the right saddle for a Roadeo?

2010-03-19 Thread RonLau
Aaron, Give San Marco Concor a try, my choice for most of my bikes. The Concor has been around for a long time and it works for many folks. Ron On Mar 18, 2:16 pm, Aaron Thomas wrote: > In fact, my favorite saddle is not a Brooks at all; it is a Selle San > Marco Regal. I think the Regal looks

[RBW] Re: TCO in general..

2010-02-02 Thread RonLau
Another Frame builder talked about TCO. http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2006/11/5/toe-overlap-no-problem.html " There was a discussion recently on Classic Rendezvous Bike list; the tread titled “Toe overlap even on good bikes,” implied that toe overlap was a design flaw and one should n

[RBW] Re: Feeling self-conscious riding a rivendell

2010-01-16 Thread RonLau
Life is too short NOT to ride a bike you like. I will ride the bike I like best to work. At the end of the day, it is only a bike. On Jan 16, 9:40 am, Ryan wrote: > Don't. Just feel good about it. Rivendells of any stripe are wonderful > beasts.To coin one of Grant's phrases, they are rideable

[RBW] Re: WTT: Green Tweed Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch

2010-01-10 Thread RonLau
Anyone on this list has a Seat pouch in Tan Canvas or Berthoud Seatbag might be interested in trading for a Tweed Seat pouch? It was on my wife's bike, only a hundred miles or so. Please reply off list if you are interested. Thanks, Ron -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] WTT: Green Tweed Nigel Smythe Seat Pouch

2010-01-10 Thread RonLau
Anyone on this list has a Seat pouch in Tan Canvas be interested in trading for a Tweed Seat pouch? It was on my wife's bike, only a hundred miles or so. Please reply off list if you are interested. Thanks, Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: What parts are going on Roadeos

2009-12-09 Thread RonLau
Terry, Are you using the new Veloce? Ron On Dec 9, 5:52 pm, terryg wrote: > umm yeah so I'm going with a stunning bright yellow glittery banana > seat, 3' ape hangers with mirrors and horns (and tassles), red BMX > "mag" wheels and the coup de grace: a propeller!  It's because of the > threaded

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