Re: [RBW] Re: SKS/Berthoud fender review

2010-03-13 Thread PATRICK MOORE
and get something really nice and durable. Gernot On Mar 13, 10:10 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: T On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: I was under the impression that they are more rattley, but perhaps leather washers solve

Re: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?

2010-03-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Justin August justinaug...@gmail.comwrote: Does the Super Flash have a steady mode in addition to the blinking? Personally I don't like the blinking action because I think it distracts drivers (it sure does distract me). Yes, it does. I am quite happy to

Re: [RBW] Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?

2010-03-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227

Re: [RBW] good seatstay taillight?

2010-03-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The best arrangement, imo, is the dyno BM 4D Lite Plus (or sumthin') -- very bright with decent 30 second stand light) paired with blinking Superflash. There are other fender- and rack-mount German tail lights including another Toplight, very bright, that mounts to the rear of a Tubus-type rack

Re: [RBW] Re: Mounting a Mini MagLite as a Headlamp?

2010-03-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That is very useful news, since just this evening I had planned to sit down and ponder ways to mount a new, Costco, $7.50 Cree flashlight to my new SH. I'll get a large P clamp and bolt it to the left fork leg's rack braze on. On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Philip Williamson

[RBW] Almost final: Sam Hill, the build saga continues.

2010-03-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5449128130517995442 Still to be done: improve rear fender line with spacer; install VO 2-leg stand; install computer; improve headlamp wiring. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW

Re: [RBW] Re: good seatstay taillight?

2010-03-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Re: Almost final: Sam Hill, the build saga continues.

2010-03-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
there is to know about my reasons and far, far more than you really give a shit about Moore Anyway the Sam looks sharp enjoy riding it. On Mar 16, 8:37 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#54491281305179... Still to be done: improve

Re: [RBW] Re: Almost final: Sam Hill, the build saga continues.

2010-03-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
marker. Find one with a barrel with relatively thick walls and a non-brittle plastic, and it should last you a good while. Easy to cut with the little saw like on a Swiss Army knife, or in a pinch even with a serrated kitchen knife. Gernot On Mar 18, 2:06 am, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] fat tires on the road....WTF?!?!?

2010-03-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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

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

2010-03-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Classic Flite. No question. Patrick Moore, who just might put one on the Sam Hill in place of the still probationary B17. On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, usuk2007 clive.stand...@umassmed.eduwrote: I've seen the Roadeo with B17's and maybe Fizik saddles, but not one with a Brooks Swift

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

2010-03-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That's my experience with B-17s. The only one that has been comfortable is the one on the Sam with bar flats just under an inch higher than saddle; though I ride a lot in the deepish Noodle drops. The only factor that makes me anxious is the chafing of the, you guessed it, nose in the crotchal

[RBW] FS: Wellgo, Look pedals; Deore front hub

2010-03-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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...@googlegroups.com

[RBW] Re: FS: Wellgo, Look pedals; Deore front hub

2010-03-21 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Well, having been told that the Deore front hub goes for $20 new, hows about this: $15 shipped or trade me something good and cycling-related to read. Also: will consider trading pedals for equivalent weights in genyoowine Shimano spd pedals. On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 4:36 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin

[RBW] Sam Hill complete, for now.

2010-03-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
; this is a beater, fer gosh sakes! -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Sam Hill complete, for now.

2010-03-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
. Massachusetts --- On *Mon, 3/22/10, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com* wrote: From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com Subject: [RBW] Sam Hill complete, for now. To: rbw-owners-bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:30 PM http://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hill complete, for now.

2010-03-22 Thread PATRICK MOORE
, the drops look a tiny bit odd parallel to the ground. Would you hate them if the drops were parallel to the top tube instead? Other than that tiny comment, looks perfecto. On Mar 22, 2:51 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Quite seriously, after having indulged my desires

Re: [RBW] Chipping Hillborne Green

2010-03-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
. I have a couple of ripples and scuffs to touch up myself. Patrick Moore, still trying to remove the purple, orange and pearl nail polish on his thumbnails, put there by his daughter two weeks ago. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 8:17 AM, Adam oceanm...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings all, I have some

Re: [RBW] Where are you and when will you take the fenders off for the dry season?

2010-03-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque

[RBW] FS or FT: Nice, Swobo waxed cotton jacket

2010-03-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
pocket camera; IQ Fly or decent LED dyno light, for things that come immediately to mind. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Kleen Kanteen does own H2O bottle cages.

2010-03-28 Thread PATRICK MOORE
___ Touring mailing list tour...@bikelist.org Browse and search the archives: http://search.bikelist.org Unsubscribe or list settings: http://www.phred.org/mailman/options/touring -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick

[RBW] I propose this for the Official Rivendell Anthem

2010-03-29 Thread PATRICK MOORE
and far away. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 8:33 AM, rswat...@me.com rswat...@me.com wrote: 2. And, more important, where -- what terrain and conditions -- do you, personally, (y'all) leave the sub 28 mm tire'd, drop bar'd bike at home and take out the other one? You couldn't pay me to ride sub 28mm tires!

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received

Re: [RBW] Adding grommet holes to steel bikes question

2010-03-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Something I didn't know about the Atlantis

2010-03-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's latest post.

2010-03-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 5:47 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: I have some flat bars on the 29er... I think with a 9d sweep. They are the only choice with hydraulic disc brakes. I have not tried the Mustache bars yet so I don't know how they would be. I prefer drop bars in most

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot .. how/if to transform.

2010-03-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Bleriot .. how/if to transform.

2010-03-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 7:07 AM, CCX chive...@gmail.com wrote: A shorter stem and a bigger/heavier front tire will help if you are Summary Fast = drops but also = harder to reach brakes in the bumps. If you want fast and brakes go with the cross levers. Not so, not so. Just rotate your

Re: [RBW] Re: So Beth, how about a Betty Foy ride report?

2010-03-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received

Re: [RBW] front bag with bar-end shifters?

2010-03-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Bonkers

2010-03-31 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-- including my 1992 XO-1 -- have been far, far FAR -- how can I emphasize this enough? -- surpassed by later Riv offerings. My new (!!) Sam Hill is a far, far FAR better allrounder than that XO-1, in tire clearance, handling, fit, comfort, quality, younameit. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM

Re: [RBW] Chrome Shotwell Knickers

2010-04-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact

[RBW] Bars for your new Yves or B Foy

2010-04-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/S7XmJiNgm2I/NnI/xLNbdY3Xy6E/s1600/epic+bars.jpg -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] FS: Nexus/CR18 700c wheel and BM lighting

2010-04-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: QB Gear Change techniques: was Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The rear doesn't look bad at all. But I do prefer the horizontals on my two fixies for fender and wheel cooperation, as well as for other reasons. On my Redline Monocog 29er -- the builder said the modifications and powder coat -- Forest Green! -- may be ready next week! -- which has track ends,

Re: [RBW] Riddle me this.

2010-04-04 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM

Re: [RBW] Re: QB Gear Change techniques: was Re: Its a 64! QB for sale!

2010-04-04 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 10:32 PM, Ron MH visio...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, but I bet you don't have a rear brake with those horizontal ends (not, that I ever use the brakes, let alone the rear one on my fixed 'beam). ;-) Not on my present bikes, but I've run calipers and cantis with horizontals

Re: [RBW] Re: front bag with bar-end shifters?

2010-04-04 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, to all of you running a handlebar bag on a front rack. Do you use a decaleur? I am trying to decide between an Acorn on a Nitto Mini, and the new Barsack on it's special support., I would at least sometimes carry a

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstands

2010-04-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
. She could park on nearly any surface and her bike was stable. I was definitely envious! Patrick - If you have a mount brazed on, I'd love to see the design. Dave On Apr 4, 6:05 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 8:57 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote

[RBW] Re: Presidential Atlantis

2008-09-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 3:06 PM, Brewster Fong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2844653628/ Sorry, this is an old picture. In 2007, the President and his wife *traded in* or upgraded to a Specialized Globe: When Atlanta's Outback Bikes was

[RBW] Re: Is the Ram the closest thing to perfect bike? I think so.

2008-11-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 8:21 PM, Big Paulie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will say this about the Rambouillet... I suspect that it has just a touch more depth to it than the AHH, and a more experienced cyclist might find deeper understanding in the Ram. [,,,] The added depth of the Rambioullet

[RBW] Re: Comparing Bikes

2008-11-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 6:05 PM, JimD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There were times when I was waiting for the custom that I kept thinking it would be similar enough to the Romulus that the major distinction would be aesthetic, cooler headbadge, nifty paint, and such. I was ok with that. I love

[RBW] Re: Broken Rambouillet

2008-11-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 7:58 AM, usuk2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I've bought several Rivendells because I like the designs and also because I expect to be riding them until I die, and then I hope someone will keep riding them. Me, too! Patrick firmly in the Rivendell booster section

[RBW] Re: Impeding Ram Reincarnation!

2008-11-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I can top this. JRA on our new to us Orbit tandem (531C!! Wag the dog!!), my ex wife and I braked to avoid a little bastard on the wrong sida the road. Steerer snapped just above crown, we spilled, me over bar, ex over me. No serious damage except some lovely bruises on my upper legs, but it

[RBW] Re: Hillborne and Foy

2008-11-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Doug Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: come from Rivendell. OK, now we know who the bikes were named after, and certainly Betty's character is worthy of recognition in the form a bicycle namesake. So, what's Sam's claim to fame? Prolly denied having

[RBW] Re: Hillborne and Foy

2008-11-25 Thread PATRICK MOORE
No politics here; just social commentary and a good belly laugh. Patrick laughter: it's good for you Moore On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 6:52 PM, Bruce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I personally prefer my bike lists without politics. Maybe that's just me. I doubt if RBW is amking a political statement

[RBW] Re: First Look at Our Holiday Flyer

2008-11-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I say the same. Thanks on behalf of all those who can make use of this offer. Patrick, who can't, Moore On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Doug Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John: That's a wonderful offer to help out those who've been hurt by the economy. Kudos to Rivendell for doing

[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 11:06 AM, Seth Vidal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a good location for non-brifters if you're on the hoods most of the time? I've found DT shifters are a bit of a stretch for me and bar ends are okay, but kind of an odd movement from the drops. I've actually

[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-26 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 5:32 PM, Doug Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wondered when on the SS missionaries would be tempted to open a post with a reference to shifting in the subject line. dougP That's fixed missionaries to you, young man. Patrick enlightened, converted, happy

[RBW] Re: Hub Pump

2008-11-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 2:18 PM, Big Paulie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know anything about the hub pump? Second product on the page... http://www.velonews.com/article/85028/a-grab-bag-of-new-products-and-soon-to-be-products-spied Y'know, I was just about to scoff (it's part of

[RBW] Re: Hub Pump

2008-11-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 8:40 PM, David Estes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: where can i purchase this piston-pumping, global positioning, auto-shifting vehicle of which you speak? Yer local Daimler Chrysler dealer. (Quick! Before it closes!) On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 7:28 PM, PATRICK MOORE

[RBW] Re: Commuter Coffee Cups at Costco for Christmas

2008-11-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 8:23 AM, Bill M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure I'm not the only one here who carries a mug of hot coffee along on the morning commute. I picked up a two-pack of Contico stainless steel mugs at Costco last week, and they happen to be a very nice fit in a water

[RBW] Re: cassettes vs freewheels

2008-12-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Dustin Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can think of a few advantages: (1) Dishless wheel (with Phil Riv Hubs) (2) Works easier with friction shifting, if that's your thing. Dish has to do with frame and axle spacing and the number of cogs and is not limited

[RBW] Re: Commuter Coffee Cups at Costco for Christmas

2008-12-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 2:32 PM, z-man [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No to offend, but if I could buy all of those items from US Mfg's I would. How can that be bad? It would not be bad if you could, but you can't. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

[RBW] Arlsberg vest has been claimed!

2008-12-04 Thread PATRICK MOORE
By three people already! Thanks for the interest. I should have asked $20 more! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: FS: Ibex wool Arlberg

2008-12-04 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Sorry, Eric, he took it. Thanks for your interest. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

[RBW] Re: Are all AHH's created equal for tire clearance?

2008-12-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM, Forrest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In photos of what I think are later-run, Toyo-built Hilsens, it appears that the chainstays have a dimple on the inside at about the point the tire passes through. Or maybe that's an optical illusion? My 59cm AHH, which the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

2008-12-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Elfardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a 20 mile run one way and I was figuring on doing the trail two and a half times. I think you mean 2 1/2 times *round trip*, ie 40 miles X 2.5? Congratulations. I've been promising myself a fixed century, but I've done

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

2008-12-05 Thread PATRICK MOORE
. Some pretty good hills and about five miles of washboard would make it quite a bit tougher than the Mineral Wells Trailway. I'd love to find a dirt loop that's 100 miles. I've driven on some dirt roads north of Taos that are beckoning me real hard right now. On Dec 5, 9:17 am, PATRICK MOORE

[RBW] Re: FS: Small Timbuktu messenger bag.

2008-12-06 Thread PATRICK MOORE
It seems to have been claimed. On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 9:34 PM, PATRICK MOORE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Black, about 15 X 11 X 6, single inner compartment, the usual sturdy nylon canvas with waterproof lining. Photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/bertin531/BIKEPARTSFORSALE# It's to small

[RBW] Re: Rivendells and Fenders

2008-12-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 7:45 AM, JoelMatthews The reason is when metal fenders get out of whack, you really need to be at your home shop to get them back into whack. SKS are much easier to pull or prod back into place, and are more amenable to a duct tape or zip tie fix if it comes down to

[RBW] FS: PENDLETON JACKET, NIP SUGOI BALACLAVA

2008-12-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The coat the I described in an earlier post, heavy wool, red and black plaid, size Large. The secondary label reads Outdoorsman. This is a coat, not a shirt, 31 inches from the bottom of the collar to the end of the hem, this at the rear. Raglan sleeves, so no shoulder-to-shoulder measurement, but

[RBW] FS: PENDLETON JACKET, NIP SUGOI BALACLAVA

2008-12-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The coat the I described in an earlier post, heavy wool, red and black plaid, size Large. The secondary label reads Outdoorsman. This is a coat, not a shirt, 31 inches from the bottom of the collar to the end of the hem, this at the rear. Raglan sleeves, so no shoulder-to-shoulder measurement, but

[RBW] Re: 50 Miles on the Quickbeam today - thoughts on 40x18

2008-12-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Climbing the 4/10 mile hill up the west mesa to Rio Rancho city limits, the road behind Don Chalmers Ford and parallel to 528: 66 geared Motobecane with (last load weighed) 25 lb of cheap organics and gourmets from Sunflower Market: 44/18X27, speedo readout 6 mph: that works out to about 31 rpm.

[RBW] Re: Rivendells and Fenders

2008-12-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 3:50 PM, David Estes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 2:38 PM, EricP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The only complaint I have about plastic fenders is they are all too short. Even with the mudflap, Planet Bike fenders could be about 3 inches longer in

[RBW] Re: FS: pedals, jersey, SPD mounts for road shoes, bottle cage miscellany, Pendleton jacket, more

2008-12-10 Thread PATRICK MOORE
than the one I just paid for? Just asking...not thinking you are doing anything nefarious...maybe you have a box of them for all I know!! Nick On Dec 10, 6:25 am, PATRICK MOORE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/bertin531/BIKEPARTSFORSALE# Various quill pedals NIP

[RBW] Re: Princetontec EOS

2008-12-12 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I used the older model (apparently a new model has just come out) for a couple of seasons. On High, I got a consistent 2 hours. The beam is rather narrow; two mounted on either side of the stem made a sufficiently bright beam. I don't know if you followed the talk about new LED flashlights on the

[RBW] Re: Wide Tires

2008-12-13 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 7:57 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I can't read the text, and I would never call them wide, but I have a perfectly sane friend who commutes on 25mm michlins and likes them better than 28 pasellas. He tells me they run true to the stated size, roll very nicely

[RBW] Re: Wide Tires

2008-12-13 Thread PATRICK MOORE
41 mm What do you ride on, railroad ties? 21 mm 559 bsd Turbos: 90 front, 100 rear. 170 plus bike plus commuting load. Decent but not outstanding roads. Never, ever*** get pinch flats. IMO, a nice, supple 26 mm tire would be the cat's pyjamas (so to speak). I do like 60s at 25/35 on my

[RBW] Re: converting 26 to 650B

2008-12-14 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The first question is, what's the point? On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 6:49 AM, Forrest forrest-me...@mchsi.com wrote: What are the ins and outs of converting a bike with 26 wheels and canti brakes to running 650B wheels? Can only certain types of canti or V brakes be adjusted for this, or can any

[RBW] Oh, oh, oh!! Monumentally, heroically, collossally big tires!!!

2008-12-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
The UPSman just dropped off a Rivordered pair of Schwalbe 622X60 Big Apples. I've used the 559 60s and liked them very much, but those were puny, pissant, starveling things compared to these! Lightweight be damned! A full 2 1/4 lb, 1000+ grammes, each, of strutting, macho, shove-thy-neighbor burly

[RBW] Re: Converting horse panniers to bike panniers

2008-12-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Those are cheap! I know that some Dutch city bike panniers are all of a piece and simply drape over your rack. It looks like these might work in a similar fashion, perhaps after shortening the joining flap? On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 10:25 AM, Weird Harold alanpcr...@yahoo.com wrote: I have been

[RBW] Re: How durable are zip ties for fenders?

2008-12-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Thanks for all the suggestions. Greg at the Bike Coop gave me two 30 mm plastic reflector brackets, which work perfectly with a few wraps of tape because they have a separate (ie, separate from the nut and bolt that clamps the bracket to the fork leg) nut and bolt for the stays. I don't know how

[RBW] Re: Bombadil on the Way - Getting Tired

2008-12-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Your only realistic choice is 60 mm Big Apples. On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 5:10 AM, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote: A little pre-holiday cheer from Riv yesterday - my 60cm/700c Bombadil is on the sleigh and heading over the water and through the woods. I need some thoughts on tire choices, and

[RBW] Re: Nekkid Sam Hillborne Photos Posted

2008-12-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 9:26 AM, fenderbender pedal_kr...@yahoo.se wrote: Very nice, but the price hike will put it out of reach for many. Especially for those of us not living in the US. $1K for such a nice frame (I like the seatstay bridge fender mount braze on) including hs, bb, sp, is

[RBW] Re: Bombadil on the Way - Getting Tired

2008-12-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: The Schwalbe Marathon Cross (700x39ish) is a nice all-rounder tire for quite a bit less dough than the XRs will set you back. But Patrick has a good point about the Big Apples. To continue my thought:

[RBW] Re: FS: V-O Ostrich saddlebag and support $95 PayPal shipped

2008-12-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Dam' good price! I wish you had been selling when I bought my Nigel! On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 3:17 PM, William Courington billc...@sonic.netwrote: Ostrich Bag URL: http://www.velo-orange.com/ossabag.html, retail $120 Viva Support URL: http://www.velo-orange.com/visabagsu.html, retail $43

[RBW] Re: Rom/Ram tire suggestions with 35mm hammered Honjos

2008-12-17 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I'm running IRC 30 mm Tandems, that measure eggzakly 28 mm on my Weinmann Concaves, under said 35-ers, and they look wunnerful. Hell, man, I'm running Honjo 45 mm 559 fenders over Specialized Turbo 559X21 (akchuwal) tires on my commuter and *those* look fine. On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 1:52 PM,

[RBW] Re: new quickbeam frame

2008-12-19 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 1:07 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: IIRC, Grant had indicated that the Singolo would be the last model done. Singolo? SS or fixed? Gad, not another bike to tempt me! I must look on their site; no mention of it a couple of days ago.

[RBW] Fwd: FS: KUCHARIK TOE WARMERS, JAMES BLACK HAT

2008-12-20 Thread PATRICK MOORE
-- Forwarded message -- From: PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com Date: Sat, Dec 20, 2008 at 4:39 PM Subject: FS: KUCHARIK TOE WARMERS, JAMES BLACK HAT To: Todd Kuzma t...@kuzma.com Cc: Dave Johnston je...@att.net, Internet BOB internet-...@bikelist.org My messages aren't getting

[RBW] Re: New Acorn Bags

2008-12-21 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Wonderful looking bag, and probably much less expensive than the Nigel I recently bought; I'd be jealous except that the Nigel is a better size for my gofast than the Acorn looks to be. You spoke about the leather. Is the canvas as good as the Nigels'? And wonderful polish job on those cranks!

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I've used, and adjusted, exactly one threadless stem in all my years of riding, and (1) I was hugely impressed with how easy it is to adjust; not only easy, but simple! But (2) I was also very disconcerted (and I realize that this is a purely personal reaction) when I couldn't easily fine tune the

[RBW] Re: Bronx cheer for the postal service

2008-12-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I think, opine, consider, think, presume, and believe that Grant was wholly altruistic in his offer, and I applaud, congratulate, en-kudo, praise, commend, and acclaim it whole heartedly. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
No!!! I don't want steerer sticking up above my stem!!! Abominable! Won't do it!!! On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM, jim g yoj...@gmail.com wrote: All you need do to remedy (2) above is to not chop the steerer down all the way, leaving a little space both above and below the stem for

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
http://flickr.com/photos/t2architect/3128394163/in/set-72157610331529941/ Gawd, that's even *pretty! IIRC, my brother had an old tandem frameset from the 1930s with a clamp on stem rather like the pinch bolt system used on tricycles when I was a child. Not elegant, but obviously not new, either.

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-23 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 2:04 PM, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.com wrote: How's your quill stem look when you pull it out every year for greasing? [snippo] And if you don't pull it out every year? Good luck getting it out (if you rode it at all that year). Huh? ***HUH* I've

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Or, if you're really picky, use an NVO stem system: http://www.nvocomponents.com/ -Jim G Gawd, that's **ugly**!! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to

[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 7:26 PM, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.com wrote: Well, here in the Northeast, that doesn't fly. If you ride in the rain, in the snow, in the mud, or dirt around here for several thousand a year, annual maintenance is necessary; unless you're willing to dispose of

[RBW] Re: Stems, steer tubes, threads and lack thereof

2008-12-24 Thread PATRICK MOORE
In my considered opinion, Erik was being facetious. On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:35 PM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: They both work fine, and I still have no idea what the original 'problem' even was. Ride your bike, and by all means if you need that extra .3 mph in a sprint

[RBW] Re: The Rivvy turns ten in 2009

2009-01-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
My gofast, custom fixed, Joe Built #2, turns 10 in April, by which time it should have a cool 10K miles on it (it's not my primary ride and I have several bikes -- what??!!! you think I don't ride even 1K miles a year?? It has almost 9.2k on it now.) The original phil bb and rear hub (as well as

[RBW] Re: Hillborne as a mountain bike?

2009-01-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 5:01 PM, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: only down side is, as you noticed, that it won't take a full-sized knobbie like the 650b quasi-moto. correct me if i'm incorrect, but that's the downside with the Bombadil as well. But: couldn't you, so to speak, 650B

[RBW] FS: Avocet Touring I saddle

2009-01-02 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I judge it an 8.5/10. Little enough used that none of the logos show wear; no scuffs; some surface rust on parts of undercarriage. Best offer of $30 or over, plus actual shipping/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Looking for a pair of polished fenders for a 700c atlantis that can fit a 50c tires.

2009-01-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 2:06 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Berthouds are far more sturdy than their aluminum counterparts. Oh, Nonononononono they're not! My two pairs of alum fenders have withstood damage at least as well as my Berthouds, perhaps better in that the alum seems

[RBW] The Avocet Touring I saddle has been claimed. Thanks.

2009-01-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
--~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: Intro

2009-01-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
That should read, I've discovered *ss* 299ers myself. On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 10:14 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Brian: Welcome back. Please post photos of the Chester; I've discovered 22 29ers myself, although I can only afford an upgraded Monocog 29er (with drops and a higher

[RBW] Re: Intro

2009-01-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
, 2009 at 4:02 PM, Brian Griffith mutiny...@gmail.com wrote: I've got some Chester (and Ram, Ã…tlantis, Bontrager and Salsa) photos on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/griffithb/sets/72157612184252701/ ). Please take a look! Brian On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 12:16 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin

[RBW] Re: Rivlike Bikes

2009-01-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 4:03 PM, colin p. cummings colinthehip...@gmail.comwrote: Contemplating selling my two Rivs and wondering, if I did, what would be a good replacement? Think used, older, lugged, similar geometries, touring. Thanks for the help. Stuff for sale to follow soon. Colin

[RBW] Re: Rivlike Bikes

2009-01-08 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 5:54 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: It is hard to be a Riv, IME. Damnit, that's It's hard to BEAT a Riv. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

<    8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   >