[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Rosco Bubbe Mixte

2021-06-04 Thread Steve Butcher
Folks, Rosco has been sold. Thanks for all the inquiries. Steve. On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 1:18:18 PM UTC-5 Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello Forum: Due to arthritic joints, I am offering for sale my sage > greeen 55cm. Rosco.Bubbe mixte. I am an 84 pbh.I purchased the frame &

[RBW] Rosco Bubbe Mixte PHoto atttempt.

2021-06-04 Thread Steve Butcher
I can text photos if you wnt them. Just let me know. Steve -- 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...@google

[RBW] For Sale: Riv Rosco Bubbe Mixte

2021-06-04 Thread Steve Butcher
for the bike. Terms of sale: I will pay for my LBS to pack the bike and shipment to be Bike Flights payed by buyer. Please message me off list with questions. I'm having issues getting photos to post so I can test them to you if you'll provide a number off list. Steve Butcher Stockton

[RBW] Re: Treetop goods Cafecito Bag for sale

2021-05-27 Thread Steve Butcher
This bag has been sold. On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 2:34:44 AM UTC-5 Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello, forum. I'm offering for sale this lightly used bag made of dark > green waxed canvas and dark reddish brown leather. Treetop designed this > bag for carrying coffee making g

[RBW] ISO Son Dynamo, Widebody preferred

2021-05-15 Thread Steve Cole
. Steve Cole Arlington, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the

Re: [RBW] What draws you to a single speed bike?

2021-04-22 Thread Steve Gipson
I agree with all the comments here but there is another reason to go single speed and thats SPEED. I regularly rode geared and single speed bikes over rolling countryside paved roads often back to back and the single speed was invariably faster. The same holds true when i went offroad and

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Randonneur bars with bar end shifters ?

2021-03-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
milled down, as is typical of Nitto-made bars. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Personal Experiences Request.

2021-02-04 Thread Steve Cole
. Not inexpensive, but I expect this great bike to be the one bike for the remainder of my riding. Good luck, Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 5:47:41 AM UTC-5 Fullylugged wrote: > Prowheelbuilder.com has the silver color Shimano 105 (R7000) rear hub for > $61 and front f

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest tire fit on Homer Hilsen?

2021-02-03 Thread Steve Cole
Hi, I ride a Toyo AHH with Rene Herse Barlow Pass (700cx38) with fenders. I doubt you could go any larger with fenders and the 38 wide runs smoothly and holds the road well. Hope that helps. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 9:27:45 AM UTC-5 Sean Cleary wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixte vs Diamond Frame

2021-01-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
me curious. I’ve never ridden a mixte. Other than mounting/dismounting, do owners of both types of bikes experience any real differences between riding a mixte and riding a diamond frame? Mixte-curious Melanie -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message b

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 1/26/21 10:16 PM, Tim Baldwin wrote: Steve, I agree starting cassettes with a 12 tooth cog makes more sense for most riders. Aeroperf and Paul, thanks for that feedback. It wasn't my intention to knock Alivio.I swapped the Deore brakes on my Atlantis for Paul Motolites with Paul levers

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
ettes. The 11-34 and 11-36 are pretty pricey though. Laing On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went to my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find any currently available th

Re: [RBW] 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
thumb shifter in friction so I think I could make 10 speed work. However there's something about the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 speed shifting that makes me want to stay in that world. The only thing "wrong" with the 12-36 is it's kind of heavy. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria

Re: [RBW] Wheel Pull on My Toyo Atlantis?

2021-01-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
this has been a "go to a good bike shop" issue. On Monday, January 11, 2021 at 9:39:29 AM UTC-7 Steve Palincsar wrote: On 1/11/21 11:26 AM, nus...@gmail.com wrote: I need some help from the RBW hive mind. Recently I've noticed a drag or catch on my front tire/wheel when

Re: [RBW] Wheel Pull on My Toyo Atlantis?

2021-01-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
legroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1c8e9630-58f6-49f1-9401-b1d03e803216n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud vs. Brooks Saddlebag mounts

2020-12-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
saddle on one of my bikes - you can clearly see that the bag loops on the saddle are too close together for the bag. I have no familiarity with the Mente, but I own quite a few Aspin & Aravis saddles.  My Carradice Barley lines up just fine with the bag slots on the Aspin/Aravis. -- S

Re: [RBW] Berthoud vs. Brooks Saddlebag mounts

2020-12-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
than flat pieces of metal with holes in them) but they work just fine. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick

2020-12-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
Regardless of the merits (or lack thereof) of those arguments, in no way do they affect what goes on on this list that I can see.  Can you show me any instances where I'm incorrect about that? On 12/18/20 3:21 PM, George Schick wrote: Steve - Deacon used the phrase "rise of the cancel cu

Re: [RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick

2020-12-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
bunch/b7af39c7-c161-4f05-ac7f-e96bff523c21n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

Re: [RBW] Re: Deacon Patrick

2020-12-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
. Jason -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Alternative to Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

2020-12-14 Thread Steve Cole
to a vertical position and hanging it from a hook. I don't think I would ever have another bike without this. And I have no relationship with the company beyond being a loyal customer. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:22:27 AM UTC-5 Ian A wrote: > I use a toe clip st

Re: [RBW] Re: The “Is It Normal Or Is It Broken” New Bike Game!

2020-12-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
in the Banana Sax  in front and items like a hand bag or u lock can go in the Saddlesack. Adventuring and exercise = Platypus. Shopping, commuting = Clementine. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bags

2020-11-01 Thread Steve Cole
the fake ads. I thought you should know. I hope it all works out for you. Sorry if I have caused anyone any problems. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 6:26:37 AM UTC-5, Steve Cole wrote: > > Leah, > > I'm a bit embarrassed to send this reply. My embarrassment

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bags

2020-11-01 Thread Steve Cole
not work with your raspberry sparkler. Still, I think it's work looking at the website at least to see how clever the designers were in developing this bag. For me, this just looked too good to pass up and pass along. Cheers, Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:58:11

[RBW] Re: Bike mirrors

2020-11-01 Thread Steve Cole
://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/steve$20cole%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/vQ-DHCe6NAs/laR_tENeDAAJ] and here's what I wrote then: "Over the years, I've tried many kinds of mirrors -- I think they are truly essential for safety, especially in cities and towns. After

Re: [RBW] Can someone do a timeline on where Rivs were made and when?

2020-10-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
frames? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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.co

Re: [RBW] Can someone do a timeline on where Rivs were made and when?

2020-10-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
runs.  I always thought the first not made in USA was the MIT Bleriot. You're wrong about that. Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Handlebar bags

2020-10-30 Thread Steve Cole
Leah, You will never regret buying the Spurcycle bell. It's a wonderful way to gently warn walkers and cyclists that you are coming. And, importantly, every time you ring it, it will be music to your ears. Love your new ride! Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:58

[RBW] Morning coffee; need a new Riv mug

2020-10-09 Thread steve
? Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web vi

[RBW] Re: Platypus: First Look

2020-10-05 Thread Steve Cole
as narrow as 35 mm as well as other profiles (Round,Turtle, Fuji and Liner). James at Analog said that Simworks fenders, which are made by Hong by the way, have the best attachment hardware. Love your new Platy! Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 6:46:26 PM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: FS/WTT, 50cm Atlantis, ridden 4 times

2020-09-19 Thread Steve Cole
Joel, Pleased for you. Did you ever explain your thinking that has led you to sell? Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:56:53 PM UTC-4 Joel wrote: > The bike has sold. > > On Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 5:05:57 PM UTC-4 Joel wrote: > >> >&g

[RBW] Re: Wavie Bar on Clem - A Review.

2020-09-19 Thread Steve Cole
David, Thanks for the thoughtful, thorough review. I considered a Wavie for the same reasons as you. I went with a bullmoose as I decided the width of the Wavie was a little more than I wanted/needed. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 12:10:50 PM UTC-4 David B

[RBW] Re: Do you leave it alone...or must you monkey?

2020-09-15 Thread Steve Cole
I squeeze the lever and don't want to feel like the lever has not fully engaged the brakes. I've had each kind of Paul rim brakes -- centerpull, cantilever, and V-brakes. All have worked flawlessly giving me the confidence I like to have. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, September 15

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Simpleone (58 cm) with Rohloff Speedhub

2020-09-12 Thread Steve Cole
Please email at Cole dot are at gmail with questions or expressions of interest. Thanks On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:26:55 PM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: > > I am selling my wonderful RBW Simpleone that Cycle Monkey converted for me > from a single speed bicycle to a Rohloff

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Simpleone (58 cm) with Rohloff Speedhub

2020-09-12 Thread Steve Cole
I am selling my wonderful RBW Simpleone that Cycle Monkey converted for me from a single speed bicycle to a Rohloff Speedhub driven bike with 14 spaced separated gears. I had seen that Cycle Monkey had made a similar conversion for another Simpleone owner. Since I first learned of Rohloff,

Re: [RBW] Re: Can a blowout knock a wheel out of true?

2020-09-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
ups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f71c5d97-91b0-44ff-8cb5-cc10aea961adn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

2020-09-07 Thread Steve Cole
I would call it Saffron with. metal flake. I love the color but am not a fan of metal flake. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 11:55:33 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote: > > I don't know what the reader/viewer overlap between the Riv list and the > Path Less Ped

Re: [RBW] FS/T berthoud saddle

2020-09-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
o willing to trade for: -mission workshop transit arkiv -outershell rack bag -XS bike/frameset suitable for a teenage girl -a pair of Paul QR skewers -something else interesting Thanks, Abraham abraham [at] gmail.com amnussbaum [at] gmail -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You rec

Re: [RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

2020-08-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
//groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5acbf33d-92a7-498f-8459-624762dc89efn%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5acbf33d-92a7-498f-8459-624762dc89efn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

2020-08-29 Thread Steve Cole
Matthew, Sorry it took overnight to reply. Here's the link to my earlier thread -- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/internet-bob/steve$20cole%7Csort:date/internet-bob/f2U8ngMF1go/qOdQDmHWDQAJ. I was wrong, it was posted on IBob not RBW. And, it's a much broader thread about safe

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

2020-08-28 Thread Steve Cole
solutions. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 12:21:36 PM UTC-4, Matthew Williams wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm thinking about getting a small, bar-mounted rearview mirror. For the > past forty-five years I've ridden without one and I'm in the habit o

Re: [RBW] Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-08-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
Rode with a small group on a ride in the Amish area in Southern Maryland's Charles County today. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires and seat posts more important for comfort than frame material?

2020-08-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
Open at a fraction of the cost and at a fraction of the speed ;) That vintage 720 is no slouch.  It was respected then and it is still respected. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

2020-08-21 Thread Steve Cole
Joel, If you still need one, I have one I could let go. Steve On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:58:43 AM UTC-4 Joel wrote: > Looking for a nice (NOS) double front derailleur. Open to other vintage > brands > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

2020-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
I thought dealing with Grand Bois was quite reasonable. On 8/17/20 9:50 PM, 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Steve $23 shipping from Japan does not seem too bad, about $8 /tire John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Dave Moulton's post on absent father, Blitz, and cycling as source of identity

2020-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
n, and Moulton has come to the end of his life with an attitude of acceptance, forgiveness, equanimity, and peace that makes these his late musing interesting by human criteria, as well as by cycling criteria. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

2020-08-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
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Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering one 'nice' bike...

2020-08-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
ittle more than half the area difference between a 23 and a 28-622 tire area. Best Regards, Will On Monday, August 10, 2020 at 12:15:21 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: Dear Steve, 47 to 55-584 is is about  1.37X by area and 1.38X by volume. Compare to a 23mm to 28-622 tire 1.

Re: [RBW] Just to be Clear ... (On Rivendell and Crazy Conspiracy Theories)

2020-08-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
theories. Thanks. Just had to get that off my chest. Isn't that exactly what you would say if you were "Q" himself? Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

Re: [RBW] Re: Pondering one 'nice' bike...

2020-08-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
in one's head?"  I doubt it... -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-bun

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

2020-08-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
sion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8be92e52-e605-4a40-9f2b-e17c3af5aa7an%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8be92e52-e605-4a40-9f2b-e17c3af5aa7an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Al

Re: [RBW] Re: Earl Craig's Atlantis on the Blug

2020-08-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
radar.com/features/bikes-with-fender-mounts/ Patrick Moore, who would indeed install fenders on his Atlantis if he had an Atlantis. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: New Homer Sizing & Standover

2020-08-01 Thread Steve Cole
Paul, I think Will and the staff at RBW is now answering the phone again -- not sure about Saturdays. You may want to discuss your sizing issue with them. I would guess you'd find their advice helpful. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:01:54 AM UTC-4, ☆ Paul ☆ wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

2020-07-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
-a711-d30d4f763f6co%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Things I Regret: Beausage on Vacation

2020-07-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
d baskets, and all 4 had racks. Yeah, nightmare. So, this vacation I have discovered new ways to damage my bikes. I’ll provide the photos and explanations in the next post... -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [RBW] Re: Reading saddle threads, B17, Berthoud Mente

2020-07-13 Thread Steve Palincsar
owners-bunch/c1d14cb2-79d7-4bac-91e9-eaf1be133ae8o%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c1d14cb2-79d7-4bac-91e9-eaf1be133ae8o%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: My New Atlantis

2020-07-13 Thread Steve Cole
MIT = Made in Taiwan On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:46:18 AM UTC-4, ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > > Hello Everyone. I'm new-is here. > > Almost finished building up my new Atlantis MIT and thought I'd share it. > *What > does MIT stand for, anyway?* > > Finally coming to the realization that a really

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer Pre-aged for sale

2020-07-13 Thread Steve Butcher
This saddle has sold. Thanks for looking. Steven On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 12:37:36 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello Forum, > > [image: 20200702_104432.jpeg] > > [image: 20200702_104413.jpeg] > I'm offering for sale this Brooks Flyer Preaged saddle. Plea

[RBW] Re: Reading saddle threads, B17, Berthoud Mente

2020-07-13 Thread Steve Cole
pretty thick thighs. As for the Rivet, it is a stiffer saddle than the Berthouds, not quite as comfortable. I wanted to try it and am still deciding whether to keep it on the bike it inhabits. Good Luck, Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 1:11:45 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote

Re: [RBW] Reading saddle threads, B17, Berthoud Mente

2020-07-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
. It does appear the Boulder Bikes has a couple of black Mente in stock. Another option to look at is Rivet. Their saddles are nice as well and they have a “try before you buy” program. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Reading saddle threads, B17, Berthoud Mente

2020-07-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
) on Brooks saddles.  Also Berthoud leather is much better than what Brooks is using these days. However, regardless of the convenience of the tension adjuster and the built in bag loops, if the shape doesn't fit you as well as Brooks, then it's not for you. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia

[RBW] Re: Reading saddle threads, B17, Berthoud Mente

2020-07-12 Thread Steve Cole
Joel, You can purchase directly from Gilles Berthoud in France. The website has an English-language version and purchase and receipt has gone perfectly for me on several items. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 1:11:45 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > I’ve ridden

Re: [RBW] Re: fresh new look for google groups?????

2020-07-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
y switched it back LOL. KJ On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 7:06:35 PM UTC-7, eddietheflay wrote: i am thinking newer may not be better. you? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
Fender failure from stress. On 7/11/20 9:33 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Understood, Steve. Thank you for the reminder. I'd presumed I might need to also adjust the stays. When you say "deadly wrong way," are you talking fender failure, or something else? Wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
6:35 PM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Thanks, Steve. I pilfered the front strut from something I saw on Jan's site. Used a theology book (they are all beefy) to bend it uniformly. Grin. I think Ye Ol' Shoppe left the rear fender out as far as the struts allow, also, it's in l

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
oups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Brooks Flyer pre-aged saddle for sale

2020-07-11 Thread Steve Butcher
The saddle has been spoken for pending payment. Thanks for looking. Steven On Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1:47:50 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hello Forum. This is a cross post from i-BOB. I'm posting again > because my initial photos were terribly dark; so these reveal

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-07-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
at plastic fenders would consider "proper." Provided it's supported, and providing the back is long enough for coverage, having a longer front of the fender can be a good thing. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [RBW] Day Ride Kit

2020-07-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
ch, fibre fix (actually used it once), headset/pedal wrench, crank wrench, Leatherman, 60 year old Sturmey Archer axle wrench. Frame pump, tube, patch kit, tire irons Pocket pistol (.22 mag) Craig in Tucson -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received thi

Re: [RBW] Is there a dessert to order from Bicycle Classics?

2020-07-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
rims, old cranks (/like me! - Ed./), tubular tires, handlebars, pedals, and stems can be especially risky to use. Our lawyer made us say this. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Widest Slick Tires on Atlantis with Fenders

2020-07-01 Thread Steve Cole
I use Paul Motolites. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web

[RBW] Re: Widest Slick Tires on Atlantis with Fenders

2020-06-27 Thread Steve Cole
Following up on Jason's post, I haveRH Antelope Hill with Simworks 74 mm fenders on my MIT Atlantis. Clearance sufficient but close. The fenders had to be squished a tad at the fork to fit well. Happy to answer any questions. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:53:45

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

2020-06-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 6/25/20 3:09 PM, Paul Brodek wrote: Hey Steve, do I peer through the cobwebs of my mind to see that you might be one of the fellas I bought a pair of Challenge tires from after your trials and tribulations? No, not me.  I got one pair as a gift (the owner tried mounting them and gave

Re: [RBW] Re: Shifter cable exit

2020-06-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
.  Ask for a tandem shift cable. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois Cypres 700 x 30 substitutes?

2020-06-24 Thread Steve Palincsar
gt;. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAG8u1rvYonpyZraGcNJEfFKzAGjYe%2BgSmZB9xo9RQr8bjMgdYg%40mail.gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAG8u1rvYonpyZraGcNJEfFKzAGjYe%2BgSmZB9xo9RQr8bjMgdYg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email_sou

Re: [RBW] Organized Rides 2020

2020-06-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
just can't make it work.) On 6/20/20 4:18 PM, Brady Smith wrote: I’ve heard rumors from the local randonneuring club (New Jersey) that there may be a populaire or two this summer, but everything else in my area is canceled. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received

[RBW] Re: Brooks Brown v. Black

2020-06-19 Thread Steve Cole
Black. Since your tires have black sidewalls, the black saddle complements. The brown saddle clashes with the mustard frame. At least for me. On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:00:15 PM UTC-4, Matthew Williams wrote: > > I'm considering swapping my existing brown Brooks saddle and grips for a >

Re: [RBW] Re: Can I fit J. App. or AHH in back of Civic or Impreza with back seat down?

2020-06-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
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Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Tires with tubes

2020-06-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
, but I've sure been thrilled by the ride and durability of my Rene Herse tires with tubes. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Re: Social justice from a real working class perspective

2020-06-16 Thread Steve Palincsar
zero room for disagreement about how we go about upholding human dignity, be it protesting, rioting, looting, burning, voting, praying, learning, reasoning, competing, purchasing, building ... et al? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tires with tubes

2020-06-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
for tubeless installation and use, but are otherwise identical to their brethren that are not tubeless-compatible. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Tires with tubes

2020-06-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
en I first started taking this medication, I know that the frustration and discomfort of having my hands become useless while I'm trying to change a flat by the side of the road bothers me a lot more. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: 59cm Atlantis (current model)

2020-06-15 Thread Steve Cole
extension. I could and might go to a 300 mm seat post, but don't see that as urgent. I'm fairly confident you'll be very pleased with the 59 cm. And, the bonus is you get that wonderful arched second top tube. I'm a little jealous. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:22

Re: [RBW] Re: The Sound of Silence - Just Ride Quietly

2020-06-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
mech, I include airplane motors droning away high above, and very distant lawn mowers and chainsaws on a late summer early fall day. Sprinklers can have a nice mechanically induced ticking sound. Not in this category at any distance would be snow blowers, leaf blowers, weed wackers. Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

2020-06-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
-b707-828bdcac6812o%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/061d572e-65a8-4d5e-b707-828bdcac6812o%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

Re: [RBW] Re: The Sound of Silence - Just Ride Quietly

2020-06-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
e542e3-3852-4bee-ae57-c3e0e7eceb10o%40googlegroups.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f0e542e3-3852-4bee-ae57-c3e0e7eceb10o%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are su

Re: [RBW] Re: Cameras for Biking

2020-06-08 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 6/8/20 8:51 AM, eddietheflay wrote: then a next question is if you shoot digital, how much if any post editing does one do? In my case, always and ranging from minimal to extensive. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Charlie H Gallop!

2020-06-07 Thread Steve Gipson
I love the shape of this frame. It's like a swoopy fast version of the clem and it would look even better with the curvy seat stays seen on some of the other rivs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: List Status Thoughts: So... here we are Saturday morning

2020-06-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
de down to change a tire), and now we have Grant's Blahg about racism. So my question is: what is and is not RBW-related? I'm not being facetious, because it seems RBW is kind of a controversial business.     I'm not going to start any discussions, but I was wondering? Thanks, John Phill

Re: [RBW] Re: $50 mistake, or did I do something wrong? Nitto saddlebag wire guard mishap

2020-06-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
said it before and I'll keep saying it.  That's user error, not a faulty product. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving e

Re: [RBW] Re: List Status Thoughts: So... here we are Saturday morning

2020-06-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
There's no list that can.  It's as incendiary a topic for a bicycling list as you could come up with. On 6/7/20 3:36 PM, Jim M. wrote: Polite discourse has always been a list requirement, and the list can't even keep to that guideline over the subject of helmets. -- Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-04 Thread Steve Cole
My vote is for the Simpleone. Too many pronounce it as two words in English -- simple one -- when in fact the correct pronunciation follows Italian rules -- seem play oh neigh. When pronounce correctly this way, it is sheer genius of a bicycle name. (sic) Steve Cole Arlington, VA

Re: [RBW] Re: On Topic / Off Topic

2020-06-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
delete already delivered emails and doesn't provide a way to lock a topic so that email replies to already received emails in the discussion topic aren't delivered. From a moderator / list owner's perspective, this makes the moderation job more complicated. Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virg

[RBW] Re: FS: MIT Atlantis

2020-06-03 Thread Steve Cole
 On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 11:23:51 PM UTC-4, YQ wrote: > > I've listed my Atlantis for sale on eBay if anyone in the group is > interested: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303584929205. I would also be > willing to sell directly. Please let me know if you have any questions. > Thanks. > -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Jan's post

2020-06-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
:33 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: RBW is a place where we talk about paleo fad diets and fishing rods, about brewing coffee and tea, about home grown organic tobacco and esoteric word salads generated by an artificial intelligence on psychedelics.   This is not Classic Rendezvous.  There's

Re: [RBW] Re: Jan's post

2020-06-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
they seem to so prevalent in so many other media outlets. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: Pedals

2020-06-02 Thread Steve Cole
not cheap, is the Shimano XT PD-T8000. Unlike every other pedal I've used, when I unclip, they rotate to vertical and allow me to easily switch to flats, which I do when I'm stopping, or continue with the SPDs. Good luck on you search. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 1:46:34 PM

[RBW] Re: Sunglasses

2020-06-01 Thread Steve Cole
All, here's the add-on brim I mentioned in my earlier reply to Leah. It also can be found with a "neck shade" for especially hot, sunny locations. It's often described as a "hard hat add-on brim." [image: Cycling Classic Brim] On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5:26:58 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding

[RBW] Re: Sunglasses

2020-05-31 Thread Steve Cole
very sunny months, I have seen other riders who use some kind of almost hat-like brim that attaches to a bike helmet providing good protection for both face and neck, which can be essential in Arizona. Anyway, good luck on your effort to solve this issue. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Sunday,

[RBW] In Praise of RBW

2020-05-14 Thread Steve Cole
Everyone I know knows what I think about Rivendell Bikes – I have three and my wife has (had) one. When I first learned about these bikes and Grant’s philosophy, it was as if I had found my cycling home. No other bikes every seemed as wonderful. As a daily reader and occasional

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