[RBW] Re: Homer in Outside Magazine

2009-10-11 Thread Jock Scott
On Oct 11, 2:55 pm, cyclotourist wrote: > The Hillborne (mentioned) might be a better head to head, especially w/ the >Crosscheck and Volpe being compared. > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA With the recent interest in the Hillborne and its better affordability, I would have certainly unde

[RBW] Re: Homer in Outside Magazine

2009-10-11 Thread Jock Scott
On Oct 11, 10:31 am, "David Faller" wrote: > Too bad they didn't shoot it from the drive side... I hear ya, but the Sugino crankset and mtb derailleur aren't exactly the Hilsen's most attractive attributes. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

[RBW] Homer in Outside Magazine

2009-10-11 Thread Jock Scott
The AHH is one of four bikes featured in a bike commuting article in the Oct issue. In addition to Kona and Masi, Surly also gets a nod for the popular CC. The Hillborne (and GP) gets a mention, too. http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/200910/best-commuter-bikes-rivendell.html I don't regular

[RBW] Re: Best Methods for Shellac Application

2009-09-25 Thread Scott G.
icians used before zip ties. http://www.repsole.com/ProductGroup.asp?PGID=254 Scott G. x-fake phone guy --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: S&S Recommendations

2009-09-24 Thread Scott G.
On Sep 24, 12:45 pm, cm wrote: > My feeling on couplers: Get a Bike Friday. > > Cheers! > cm Good idea, the samsonite trailer trick is pretty James Bond. Or go for luxury solution and get a Moulton. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you ar

[RBW] Re: WTB older frame 60cm-ish for commuter project

2009-09-19 Thread Scott G.
fenders with Gran Bois 30mm tires. 57mm brakes would fit also. Pic here. http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/Scott-Goldsmith/Trek+620.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=0 brakes + fenders available also. On Sep 18, 12:17 pm, audiisaac wrote: > Bump!  Still looking > > thanks > > O

[RBW] Re: wool jerseys

2009-09-16 Thread Clayton Scott
ze up. Customer service was outstanding too. Clayton Scott SF CA On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM, Bill Connell wrote: > > Speaking of wool jerseys, has anyone tried one from Wabi Woolens? > http://www.wabiwoolens.com > > They look great, and seem like they'd be more wind-re

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Noodle 46-48

2009-08-26 Thread Clayton Scott
I have one in 46. Wrapped and installed once and used for about a week until I went with a narrower one. Yours for $52 shipped. Thanks, Clayton On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM, chris love wrote: > > Anyone holding some noodles, preferably 46 or 48s? > > > --~--~-~--~~~-

[RBW] Re: Twin Cities members: Experience with painters

2009-08-19 Thread Scott G.
I have a Chris Kvale, excellent fellow to deal with. Great bike, excellent paint. Scott Goldsmith Cincinnati, Ohio --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To po

[RBW] Re: Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

2009-08-04 Thread Clayton Scott
I just switched from 35mm paselas (no tour guard) to 28mm grand bois, because I needed a replacement tire immediately and still had these hanging on the wall from my road bike. So far I am very much liking the 28mm. They seem to make the bicycle turn quicker (not in a bad way) and steering feels a

[RBW] Re: Vegan cyclists

2009-07-14 Thread Scott G.
s the label. The Brooks naugahyde bags aren't bad looking either, can't tell if the straps are leather or Lorica from the pics. Scott G. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam crankset

2009-07-12 Thread Clayton Scott
The ENO crank won't work with the Quickbeam's 42mm chainline. You would need a 103 mm bb instead of the 113 the ENO typically uses to achieve it. The spindle of the 103 will be too short and the crank will bottom out. A track crank such as campy or sugino 75 will be a much better fit. Clayton On

[RBW] Re: seat bag support

2009-06-29 Thread Clayton Scott
Hi Roger, I have a velo orange support if you are interested. Never mounted but taken out of plastic. Yours for $35 shipped to CONUS. Let me know if that is of interest. Thanks, Clayton Scott San Francisco On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 3:19 PM, Roger and Carolyn SKALLERUD < rcska...@msn.com>

[RBW] Re: steel vs. carbon fiber

2009-05-31 Thread Scott G.
1 Kvale, 1 Specialized. Scott G. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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,

[RBW] Re: Photos of the new Rivendell Quickbeam

2009-05-15 Thread Clayton Scott
Say hi if you do. I am usually heading West to East mornings and East to West evenings. On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Clayton, that QB is stunning. Hope to see you around town! > > -jeremy in SF > > On May 14, 10:27 am, Clayton Scott wrote

[RBW] Re: Photos of the new Rivendell Quickbeam

2009-05-15 Thread Clayton Scott
ful bike. What’s the fender? > > > > *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Clayton Scott > *Sent:* Friday, May 15, 2009 6:54 AM > > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Photos

[RBW] Re: Photos of the new Rivendell Quickbeam

2009-05-15 Thread Clayton Scott
e- > *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]*on Behalf Of *Clayton Scott > *Sent:* Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:27 PM > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: Photos of the new Rivendell Quickbeam > > Here

[RBW] Re: Photos of the new Rivendell Quickbeam

2009-05-14 Thread Clayton Scott
Here is mine: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3531333592_b8e188e79b_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3530244832_e00cceafb4_b.jpg On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 6:40 AM, Rene Valbuena wrote: > > Hey Brian, > > You must really be a complete marketing man to the bone. > > More power to you

[RBW] Re: WTB Phil Wood 32h front road hub

2009-05-14 Thread Clayton Scott
I have one. Used for about 150 miles. Then I changed it out for a generator hub. Let me know if you want some pictures. Hub is silver.Yours for $70 plus actual shipping. Clayton On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 5:30 AM, Frankwurst wrote: > > Probably a long shot but I'm looking for a good Phil 32h front

[RBW] Re: old Italian bike?

2009-04-27 Thread Scott G.
we, gentlemen - policemen, or lost causes? Scott G. Riding amongst the heathen. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bu

[RBW] Re: Quickbeams are here

2009-04-24 Thread Scott G.
s SBX hub coming from SunRace/Sturmey. Scott G. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 unsubscr

[RBW] Re: Weights in the real world

2009-03-25 Thread scott
I remembered this from the book "Cycling's Golden Age," about Jean Robic, a rider from the 1940's: "Robic could still climb well, but he often lost the uphill advantage on the downhill due to his light weight. Finally Le Calvez got it: add weight for the downhills. In those days the water bottles

[RBW] Re: Country Bikes Needed Here, Too

2009-03-12 Thread Scott G.
version of a Hilsen, all you need is $$, The Hilsen is/was a race bike, has almost the same geo as a '49 Bianchi, I think the Bianchi has longer chainstays. ;-) I did do fast club rides on an Atlantis, had skinny tire wheels with a 12-23 in back instead of the touring 12-32, worked fine. S

[RBW] Re: Type of Glue for Head-Tube Badge

2009-03-11 Thread Jock Scott
Shoe Goo is essentially the same product as Goop. Both are sealant/ adhesives, have similar applications, and are produced/marketed by the same company. Their gap-filling, waterproof, flexible qualites make them popular for shoe repair, resoling, etc... Goop is of medium viscosity straight from

[RBW] Anyone wanna swap?

2009-03-02 Thread scott
Hence the swap idea. Hopefully someone is interested. If you have something that isn't exactly the same, but comparable, let's talk. Scott Lutz --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Any inside information on the new Sackville Bags?

2009-02-02 Thread scott
And you made fun... Bag News February 2, 2009 Just a quick note-- We're introducing a new line of bags: Sackville (after the famous town in Canada). They should be called Blackville, because they're black. We'll have pixup on the site in a week or less, and if you've room for another bag in you

[RBW] Re: Glued Headbadges?

2009-02-01 Thread Jock Scott
Thanks for the replies. I can understand where tapping a headtube could be tedious and possibly invite the big "Uh-Oh!" If the badge wasn't so purty, I doubt I would be inclined to inspect it so well. Most of my concern was about the integrity of the bond and the possibility of noticing the bad

[RBW] Glued Headbadges?

2009-02-01 Thread Jock Scott
While giving my AHH some post-ride love, I looked closely at the headbadge. Is there some [good] reason RBW wouldn't fasten the headbadge to the tube with screws or rivets as opposed to glue? It appears they used a sealant/adhesive such as Goop. There is a definite gap between the headtube and

[RBW] Any inside information on the new Sackville Bags?

2009-01-27 Thread scott
I recall reading in November that the Sackville Bags should be arriving anytime. Does anyone have any insider news on these bags? I know the norm is that things get delayed and patients is the best approach to fine things, but I was just wondering if anyone knew anything. --~--~-~--~~-

[RBW] Re: Opinions on Campagnolo Rally

2009-01-16 Thread Scott G.
There is the early pretty good Rally, then the later, really sucks bad boat anchor version. Check the CR list for the gory details. I figure these were popular since most bikes didn't have the braze on for a Cyclo. Scott G. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Re: Rivs & Mac's

2009-01-14 Thread Scott G.
at in another 20 years we will still be dicking with etc/init.tab and smb.conf To answer the question, I have a Dell XP laptop and a Mac Dual G4. Bikes, Chris Kvale, Ebisu AP, Bates BAR, Crescent POS, x-Atlantis (stolen) Scott G. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

[RBW] Re: What panniers are these?

2009-01-04 Thread scott
That is a bummer as there aren't really any canvas panniers on the market right now. The Berthouds are too expensive for me. The Carradice panniers are available in England, but I'm not totally excited by the Super C bags. Ostrich looks nice, but availability? Minnihaha panniers look like they mig

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