Re: [RBW] FS: 5 (FIVE!) bikes or framesets available
Jeff Thanks for your interest. The Bomba is spoken for, but we should talk about the Homer. I will be back in town in two weeks -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Stem length considerations
it will always be about reach, and the tips mostly apply to one riding position. However, it is completely true that your rolling efficiency and handling are affected by weight distribution and leverage. On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 6:16:15 AM UTC-5, Leslie wrote: Just came across this in my morning reading... Bike sizing should be, get the right size frame, then find the right length of stem to dial in the cockpit length; but I usually hadn't thought of the effect of weight distribution over the front tire http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/03/how-does-stem-length-affect-a-bikes-steering-and-handling/ Makes sense, just not a step in thinking about it that I'd considered... Not that it's going to change anything I've done, but, it's something that I might have in the back of my head... -L -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Brown, gum or tan hood covers for Campy 10
Does anyone have a new set that they'd be willing to sell or otherwise come across them somewhere? It looks like Hudz used to make them but the currently available color platte doesn't include brown: http://odigrips.com/store/hudz-campagnolo-ergo-v2-enhancement-brake-hoods Thanks in advance. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The need for black shorts/today's ride (non-epic). Wool versus synthetics. Cotton jersey for postage.
You simply want something to wipe your hands with , the color of your shorts is irrelevant really as shorts are not intended to be rags . Would it be an inconvenience to carry a cloth/rag, disposable wipes , disposable nitrile gloves and such ? While I understand a desire to be light and fast and all but seriously . . . you're only opposition(s) is/are myths of who you are not . -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
Hi Steve, I've had MTB trigger shifters mounted on A-bars, and they work fine. IIRC they were the integrated kind attached to brake levers. A little clunky looking, but function worked well. You didn't mention the option, but I prefer thumb shifters to either trigger or bar end. As for bar end, I like the SRAM X9 model that has a thumb push for both up and down shifts vs. most others that have a thumb push to pull cable and then finger pull to release. I don't think they have this in their current models, as this is older nine speed. On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 7:58 AM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote: Some triggers have a gauge with a red indicator for your current gear. XT and XTR definitely have this. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Stem length considerations
My saluki has a longer TT shorter stem than my ram. As a result it has no TCO, while the ram has a touch at the fender. They handle much the same at hi speed but the saluki feels a bit more stable below 10mph. The article shows a 150 mm stem. I don't think I have ever seen one of those in real life. Michael On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 7:16:15 AM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: Just came across this in my morning reading... Bike sizing should be, get the right size frame, then find the right length of stem to dial in the cockpit length; but I usually hadn't thought of the effect of weight distribution over the front tire http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/03/how-does-stem-length-affect-a-bikes-steering-and-handling/ Makes sense, just not a step in thinking about it that I'd considered... Not that it's going to change anything I've done, but, it's something that I might have in the back of my head... -L -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
currently very happy with indexed thumbies. While trigger shifters work find they gon't give you visual feedback about your engaged gear. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
Some triggers have a gauge with a red indicator for your current gear. XT and XTR definitely have this. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The need for black shorts/today's ride (non-epic). Wool versus synthetics. Cotton jersey for postage.
I take great hyperbolic umbrage at this. Grin. All clothing is a prepubescent rag. Or part of the medical kit as a bandage or tourniquet. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 6:17:39 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: shorts are not intended to be rags -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] The need for black shorts/today's ride (non-epic). Wool versus synthetics. Cotton jersey for postage.
Patrick, I carry a lightweight set of gloves which work well for road/trail side repairs of flats or chains. Hope you get some rain and not just humidity from monsoon season! Erl -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
I have used Shimano Rapid Fire on my hardtail since the early 2000s. Only XT and XTR. Both are great. Although, as with any indexing system, the front der adjustment can be tricky. You often have to life with a little chain rub against the inside of the cage. Personally, I stay away from the more economical versions, as they can feel rather clunky. Otherwise, they are fantastic. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Riding in Greater Muskegon-Newaygo-Grant Michigan Area
Tom: Thanks again for hospitality and tour of the backroads of Newaygo County. Sorry that we couldn't meet up for another ride---definitely next year. Let me know if you get out here and I'll return the favor. On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:16:01 AM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote: Is it worth hauling one of Rivs 14 hours to ride out there? I'm visiting my in-laws. Any good rides to recommend on pavement or dirt roads? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
Having used both Shimano brifters and their BE indexed shifters I found I much prefer the BEs. Although I should add that my experience with the brifters - a couple of years of commuting was 10 years ago. I found the rear brifters worked well, while the front, with a triple, needed constant readjustment. I did not like the ergonomics of the brifters, which require the rider to push with the finger tips. The BE have a number of advantages. The motion is exactly what fingers have evolved to do; the motion is very intuitive - lifting either lever lifts the chain vice versa; the position of the lever tells you what gear combination you are in; and, if something comes out of alignment during a ride you can switch to friction. I have not had the difficulties with 9 speed friction that others on this list have encountered. I try to use the shortest RD cage I can; buy quality cassettes chains; and replace them when they are worn. I prefer friction because it is faster than indexed shifting. I am very experienced with friction. Riding here in Vermont offers lots of radical grade shifts and puts a premium on the ability to shift across the range very quickly and I find friction does that better. I have indexed BEs on the tandem but don't like the hesitation I get before the chain moves. I would think that Albatross bars would keep your hands pretty near the BEs so that also argues against the added expense of brifters. Michael On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 11:00:23 PM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: I know Riv doesn't generally condone/approve of the use of trigger shifters -- they don't sell them. I'm wondering whether any list members have used them and, if so, whether you might recommend them when compared to bar ends with Albatross bars. Thanks for your reply. 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The need for black shorts/today's ride (non-epic). Wool versus synthetics. Cotton jersey for postage.
Deacon, hopefully not sand with goat heads in it. I keep a clean rag in my bike bag, but so far this year my only mechanical failures have been a loose misaligned kickstand and a loose rack bolt. I probably shouldn't say any of that out loud. I recently retreated all of our saddles and ended up with brown stains on the bottom of kaki shorts. Black bike shorts are best for summer rides over an hour or so. Michael On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 6:38:14 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Dirt or sand. I clean my hands with dirt or sand. Good as new. As least if your standards are as low as mine. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 4:27:12 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Anyway, I really needed something black to wipe my hands on; khaki shorts just don't look good with black handprints. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Brown, gum or tan hood covers for Campy 10
http://boulderbicycle.bike/Hoods/ On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 8:34:14 AM UTC-6, Call Me Jay wrote: Does anyone have a new set that they'd be willing to sell or otherwise come across them somewhere? It looks like Hudz used to make them but the currently available color platte doesn't include brown: http://odigrips.com/store/hudz-campagnolo-ergo-v2-enhancement-brake-hoods Thanks in advance. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's
Thanks for the write up! Your instructions are great. I will be interested to know if you end up with less flats in the long term test. If it works then I might give it a try. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades
Long time Rambouillet rider on a bit of a custom build I did myself: 9 speed ultegra components on a ritchey cross wheel. Typically I'm riding 32 vittoria randoneurs but I'm currently gearing up for a 350mi tour over hardpack gravel and looking at my tire options. I want to put cyclocross with Kevlar reinforcement on the bike. I really like the continental cyclocross ride tires riv is selling, which they say come out to being 38-39mm in practice, but I'm worried the frame can't handle them. Any guidance? I've got tektro Quartz r730 brakes with no fenders so clearance looks good there. And my wheels would take them no problem. Just not sure if the frame clearance is sufficient. Also wondering about any rack recommendations you guys might have. Probably looking to Frankenstein something together for a front rack and upgrade my rear rack to something nice. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTT: Soma Portola for Albatross?
Anybody want to trade? My Soma Portola 53cm (26.0) for your (preferably HT Aluminum) Albas? I waited so long for this bar to come back into stock at Soma and thought I would love it but I just can't get it right. https://www.flickr.com/photos/76468912@N07/19596039295/in/dateposted-ff/ -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How do I tell if I need a spacer for a 7speed cassette?
You'll need a 4.5 mm spacer before the cassette. You could tell because any freehub that will accept a 9 speed will have a bit extra room with a 7 speed. Any local bike shop should carry it, good luck! -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Nervous about my first Riv: Ordered a Cheviot today!
Congratulations! I was a wreck when I ordered mine, which arrived here in West Virginia in early June. I also considered the Clementine but decided to go for my dream bike and not skimp. I've only got about 20 miles on her and she is now sitting in my shed as I've injured myself and am in one of those fancy boots. I'm heartbroken and frustrated and trying to behave. And still a bit nervous. Lynn On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10:53:09 PM UTC-4, Alohashirt wrote: In 40+ years of cycling, I never thought I'd buy something sight unseen without even a test ride. And I never thought I'd buy a mixte. But I've never read a word of complaint or buyer's remorse about Rivs. The love owners seem to have for these bikes is unusual, so I decided it was worth parting with nearly $3K of my hard-earned dollars to get the Chev. I could have thoroughly pimped out a Clementine for much less, but I totally fell for the lugs, the lines, and the whole package. I'm in my early 50's, live in Virginia, and ride for the pure joy of it on paved paths and gravel trails. I'm all for beusage, but want to keep the occasional mud and slime off the important parts. Any tips for how best to keep it un-crapified? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam
I've heard great things about both the single and double tubers. That being said the double tube version makes me smile just a bit more. On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 2:53:11 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Curious: what does the second top tube on a 56 cm frame do? I briefly owned a 56 cm single tt Sam, and the bike was very stout. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:10 PM, 650Bsplease achati...@pointloma.edu javascript: wrote: Hi folks! Looking for a double tube sam, frame or complete. Any leads or offers are greatly appreciated. Happy Trails Andrew -- 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...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: 56 Double Tube Sam
I have a blue 56cm double tube Sam Hillborne frame/fork with brakes I am looking to sell. I will post pics. -Shelby -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Hi, I am new to this group and am thinking of buying and selling some Riv bikes in the near future. I have a questions: How do you deal with the transaction securely? Do you just trust that the person will ship the bike after you pay him/her? At least Ebay has procedures in place. This works on both sides of the transaction as i wonder how someone would trust that i would ship after receiving his money. Let me know how you guys usually deal with this. Thanks, Bill -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Bill, This is an open group accessible to (almost) anyone, so of course you must be careful, there is no official help from the group if something goes bad so your best defense is to be on alert. In general most of the buying and selling is between established members so it's pretty safe. For less established members i would take a few extra precautions, asking to talk on the phone, verifying their address/personal information (disturbingly easy to do in with google) to make sure everything lines up. Paypal does offer some protection when you pay for goods (not 'personal/gift') but it can still be dicey so i wouldn't depend solely on that. In the end, use your gut, if a deal feels too good to be true, or something feels off, walk away. On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 4:29:14 PM UTC-4, Bill Ruprecht wrote: Hi, I am new to this group and am thinking of buying and selling some Riv bikes in the near future. I have a questions: How do you deal with the transaction securely? Do you just trust that the person will ship the bike after you pay him/her? At least Ebay has procedures in place. This works on both sides of the transaction as i wonder how someone would trust that i would ship after receiving his money. Let me know how you guys usually deal with this. Thanks, Bill -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Hi Bill - A lot of us on this list have known one another since the days of usenet. I can think of at least a dozen people who I'd just send something to and know I'd get a check back from them. By the same token, this is also a publicly searchable group, and there is a possibility that someone with nefarious intent might contact you who has not actually been active on the list. That being said, there are many more lucrative ways to run scams than posting a for sale listing here, (including wait for it to be passed through the queue if you aren't active on the list) and then bilking the sender. It's one of the reasons I don't mind a slight bottleneck in the system, and it's also one of the reasons I don't upgrade anyone's status if all they have done is post FS/FT listings. The first thing I'd do as a buyer would be search for the person here on the group archives and see how long they've been active and the types of posts they generally make. If it's the only post a person has ever made, I'd do some things to protect myself. Protecting myself might include using paypal - because they do give you recourse. It might be getting someone else on the list to go look at an item, so you can get a general feel for the deal. It could be as simple as agreeing to talk on the phone at a certain time, seeing if they are easy to get ahold of and trusting your gut response to their trustworthiness in the conversation. Getting photos you know are real (have them take a photo with a specific page of the newspaper shown). Fast and complete responses to questions. Those will give you a pretty good insight into who you are dealing with. Finally, having a clear understanding of what kind of right of refusal you expect would be important.If the quality doesn't match the photos, what happens? If you kinda-sorta-wanta see the bike in person but might ship it back, you should figure out who pays for that - and what level of shipping insurance should be included. If it shows up at your place after the shipper drove a forklift over it - what happens? And giving one another the benefit of the doubt helps too - sometimes a seller gets bogged down with work, health, life and other stuff and just doesn't get the package out the door in time. It doesn't mean they are running a scam. I get about 1 or 2 emails per year asking if I know so and so who hasn't shipped something yet. In every case, it's self-resolved The one true scam I can recall sounded like there were all kinds of warning signs right from the get-go. And - you know it was coming, right? - just to be clear: any transactions you engage upon are done so at your risk. - Jim / group admin cyclofiend.com -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
I've bought and sold dozens of things here, including expensive frames. Never had a bad transaction; never even occurred to me it was possible. Of course that time could come someday, but I would be very surprised. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1:50:23 PM UTC-7, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: Bill, What the others have said, plus.I have bought and sold a fair amount of stuff both here and as a BOB. When I sold a Riv frameset I had the money (four digits worth) in hand before I shipped. On the other stuff I just ship and wait for payment. I have had zero problems. YMMV. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
So, I'm somewhat new, and I've probably bought enough stuff off the list to build a couple bikes. I've also hooked up a friend with a complete bike/large purchase. 99% of the transactions were smooth. Had one bad one, from a pretty consistent contributing member (who has since disappeared). 100$ lesson learned. The key to PayPal is to do it as a paying for goods and services transaction. Friends and family offers zero protection, as I found out. For a big purchase, you might get pushback from the seller because they will have to pay a paypal fee that can be avoided in friends and family. Offering to cover that fee is useful in making everyone happy and covering yourself. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to buy and sell here. It's a good place. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: The need for black shorts/today's ride (non-epic). Wool versus synthetics. Cotton jersey for postage.
Y'know, on my errand bikes -- the currently captive Riv #3, hopefully being powdercoated right now after many and varied brazed-on additions, and, formerly, the Ram -- I had a 4 section of pipe insulation more or less permanently attached to the bottom of the seat tube, under the bottle cage, to be removed and used as padding when locking the bikes to metal posts. But the gofast disdains any such quotidian utilitarian measures. On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Justin August justin.aug...@icloud.com wrote: If you tie a bandana onto your frame you'll never be without a rag and you can have mild protection from over rotating bars and poles to which you lock up. -J -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Bill: First, welcome. Second: I've bought many, many items from list members and have never been disappointed. This list, and the iBoblist too, are notable for their civility and for the smooth transactions amongst members. That said, you can always ask for payment via a medium like Paypal, which has (I don't know the details; never had to resort to them) sanctions against dishonest transactions and protection for those who use it. Perhaps you might observe the list traffic for a few months to get your own idea of the nature of the list and the quality of the members. On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 6:41 AM, Bill Ruprecht bruprech...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I am new to this group and am thinking of buying and selling some Riv bikes in the near future. I have a questions: How do you deal with the transaction securely? Do you just trust that the person will ship the bike after you pay him/her? At least Ebay has procedures in place. This works on both sides of the transaction as i wonder how someone would trust that i would ship after receiving his money. Let me know how you guys usually deal with this. Thanks, Bill -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades
John: I don't know the vintage of your Ram, but the 58 cm blue Ram I owned had clearance for 35 mm Kojaks with a lot of empty air around all sides. I am confident I could have installed fenders over those 35s. (Note: I never measured the true width of those Kojaks, but FWIW, they were mounted on older Open Pros and my brakes were some sort of Shimanos with 57 mm reach. I had photos of this setup, but deleted them when I sold the Ram.) As for racks: Tubus, Tubus, Tubus. I say this as someone who as spent $$$ on customs (because customs are prettier). My Ram had a Fly, and it carried 40 lb with no problem. Tubus makes solid aluminum clamps for the fork that will allow you to mount a front lowrider; the Tubus Tara is obvious, but IIRC, these clamps also let you mount the Duo. On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 7:12 AM, John Serrao bigbadser...@gmail.com wrote: Long time Rambouillet rider on a bit of a custom build I did myself: 9 speed ultegra components on a ritchey cross wheel. Typically I'm riding 32 vittoria randoneurs but I'm currently gearing up for a 350mi tour over hardpack gravel and looking at my tire options. I want to put cyclocross with Kevlar reinforcement on the bike. I really like the continental cyclocross ride tires riv is selling, which they say come out to being 38-39mm in practice, but I'm worried the frame can't handle them. Any guidance? I've got tektro Quartz r730 brakes with no fenders so clearance looks good there. And my wheels would take them no problem. Just not sure if the frame clearance is sufficient. Also wondering about any rack recommendations you guys might have. Probably looking to Frankenstein something together for a front rack and upgrade my rear rack to something nice. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Touring Upgrades
While Frankensteining things has it's place, I'd suggest a good solid rack front and back is a great way to go. I use Nitto's big back rack and mini front rack and love them. Especially since dirt roads are remote roads and weight on racks on jouncy roads is hard on them. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:29:01 PM UTC-6, John Serrao wrote: Probably looking to Frankenstein something together for a front rack and upgrade my rear rack to something nice. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Keep in mind we buy and wear wool pirate shirts and skivvies. Grin. Ditto to my Patrick twin and Minh. It doesn't take long to suss out whose a regular, and at least on the web interface you can click the additional options for a post and see all posts made by a member so you get to know them a wee bit without being here long (or to remind you if you have). With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:29:14 PM UTC-6, Bill Ruprecht wrote: Do you just trust that the person will ship the bike after you pay him/her? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's
Doug: thanks for posting this; very very useful information. I hope (God willing) to replace the 559X1.35 Kojaks on the '03 Curt-built Rivendell with the (God willing) forthcoming Compass 559 X 32 extralights, and run them tubeless on Sun/Ringle EQ 21 rims using Orange Seal or Stan's and a Stan's rim strip. This gives me further hope. FWIW, I heartily second tubeless + sealant as a very, very effective remedy against goatheads. On my Fargo I use Schwalbe Furious Freds. These must be the very lightest, thinnest, most-supple tires in the world, since a 622X (true) 50 weighs a [true, per Pelouze mail scale] 360 grams. I ride these tubeless with Stan's through goathead patches and live to ride further, the sealant closing the holes after a few meters of riding. It is very fun to hear the spurt-spurt-spurt of brief, temporary air loss and then have it stop as the sealant does its thing. On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 11:40 AM, Doug Williams salg...@minbaritm.com wrote: I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless yesterday. So my 58cm 650B Homer is running SMOOTH. Everything is great so far, I'll followup with a long term report after some more miles. Some preliminary observations: From what I had read, I was expecting a battle; but seating the tires was actually quite easy. I didn't want water inside the tires, so I used no soapy water or lubricant of any kind. I had an injector for the Orange Seal sealant, so I added the sealant AFTER the tires were seated. In short, the tires were seated while completely dry. Here is how I did it. First, I seated the tires in the normal manner with an inner tube. Then I broke ONE bead and removed the inner tube. I installed the tubeless tire stem. Then I worked my way around the rim and pulled the loose bead outward on the rim to seat it as best as I could. It wasn't fully seated of course, but somewhat close. Then I just pumped the tire up and seated it, didn't even remove the valve core (as some recommend for faster air flow) because my pump fit the valve stem better with the core in. It was actually quite easy to seat the tire with my floor pump! Full disclosure, I have the high volume Lezyne Dirt Floor Drive Pump, but really I think any floor pump would have worked. My daughter seated one of the tires and I seated the other. Easy both times. I think the key is to have one bead completely on and the second bead pulled in close like I did. So far I'm quite satisfied with tubeless. My goal was to avoid having to use a heavy commuter tire because I really love the ride of the Babyshoe Pass EL's. I see no weight savings with tubeless and I don't care. If there is a difference in performance I can't tell. I was already using Schwalbe SV14 light (130 gram) inner tubes and the ride was sweet (when I didn't flat). I'm interested only in flat protection because with all the goat heads and other thorns around here flats were annoyingly common with tubes. I probably used more Orange Seal than necessary, but we will see. I'll probably carry two inner tubes and a patch kit as emergency backup, so again...no weight savings. But if I don't get flats, it will be worth it. I use my bike to commute to work. It is only 5 miles each direction, but I get up early and extend my morning commute somewhere fun to get a 90 minute or so morning ride. I don't want to be fixing a flat out in the boonies at dawn before work. Been there, done that! So hopefully tubeless will be the answer for me...time will tell. Doug -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at
Re: [RBW] RIVELO-PDX RIV deler and servicing bikes
Wifey says smells like we're camping. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
Bill, What the others have said, plus.I have bought and sold a fair amount of stuff both here and as a BOB. When I sold a Riv frameset I had the money (four digits worth) in hand before I shipped. On the other stuff I just ship and wait for payment. I have had zero problems. YMMV. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs
Visually, the website picture of the rear hub seems identical to the hubs sold at last year's garage sale (except for the whimsical can't-spell-stuff-good new logo). The front is a different design. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket 58cm $1400 shipped CONUS
I've only ridden a BF, but I can answer the bus/office question: get the Brompton. Bike Fridays are primarily bicycles which ride nice, and can be folded/broken-down for travel; it's not particularly compact, and you wouldn't want to do it in a hurry as the bus is showing up. Brompton folds fast and compact, and if this is your primary need for a folder, 20-inch-wheel BF's can't touch them. Of course there's always the fast-fold 16-inch-wheel Bike Friday tikit, just to make things more interesting ;) -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Complete build RBW Bike packing by Emil at RBW Video
Here's a Rivideo showing a full build bike packing video. Very helpful for anyone shipping a bike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQw64fkmWjM -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: thinking of selling 62cm Simpleone more.
I have a 62cm Simpleone which I'm thinking of moving in order to make space in the basement for an alfine/belt drive commuter. Currently set up with a fairly generic flip flop wheelset, FSA metropolis crank. Nicer touches include a Clement XPlor 700x40 tires, Paul seatpost and Paul cantis, Soma Lauterwasser bars. Hoping for in the ballpark of $1400 professionally packed and shipped, but willing to entertain reasonable offers. Not strictly Riv, but with varying degrees of Riv-ishness, I also have a Surly Trucker Deluxe also 62cm with Nitto Moustache bars and Son/Luxos B dynamo set up, and a 650B canti-braked Elephant NFE, don't know the exact size (63cm seatpost, 61cm ETT I think) that that's set up as a 1x9 with Quasimotos, Son28 dynamo and Edelux, and porteur bars and rack w/ swift porteur bag (would be amazing for a trailsy s24o) ($2000 for the either bike, another $200 if you want the porteur rack bag, $50 for just the rack) More info or pics on request -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The Silver Hubs
Are these the same hubs that Velocity sells on their road wheelsets? -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket 58cm $1400 shipped CONUS
Thanks, Joe. I hear that the better Dahons fold almost as small as as the Bromptons. The one I have in mind is a singlespeed. Can anyone comment on how the Dahons ride? Brompton would be choice #1, but $$ are a factor, too. On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I've only ridden a BF, but I can answer the bus/office question: get the Brompton. Bike Fridays are primarily bicycles which ride nice, and can be folded/broken-down for travel; it's not particularly compact, and you wouldn't want to do it in a hurry as the bus is showing up. Brompton folds fast and compact, and if this is your primary need for a folder, 20-inch-wheel BF's can't touch them. Of course there's always the fast-fold 16-inch-wheel Bike Friday tikit, just to make things more interesting ;) -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Dirt Drop Stem, Soma Portola Handlebar, TRP RRL SR Retro Brake Levers
I'll take the levers for sure. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Jul 18, 2015, at 2:07 PM, Keith Muller pharmer...@gmail.com wrote: Stem Bar are Sold. I still have the TRP Brake Levers available for sale! Thanks, Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/j3HGNoSEujk/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: The need for black shorts/today's ride (non-epic). Wool versus synthetics. Cotton jersey for postage.
I'm going to see if I can't cut down a rag to get it under 3 grams. Sure, a rag is another brilliant idea, but black shorts (I used to wear lycra shorts) were so convenient. Black socks serve the purpose but yesterday I wanted nothing between me and my Sidis. Gloves: too much hassle and pulling them onto sweating heads is a pair, at least if they are tight enough to stay put when you are working in them. Actually, I do carry a bandana and that's what I used yesterday. Out again I hope in an hour or so! Erl: very wet this year, with, IIRC, 5 whole inches citywide average to date, and the monsoon has just started. We'll see ... On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 6:17 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote: You simply want something to wipe your hands with , the color of your shorts is irrelevant really as shorts are not intended to be rags . Would it be an inconvenience to carry a cloth/rag, disposable wipes , disposable nitrile gloves and such ? While I understand a desire to be light and fast and all but seriously . . . you're only opposition(s) is/are myths of who you are not . -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Dirt Drop Stem, Soma Portola Handlebar, TRP RRL SR Retro Brake Levers
Stem Bar are Sold. I still have the TRP Brake Levers available for sale! Thanks, Keith -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Sam on tour
This is good news because I have a Sam and have been told it's not up to the task of fully loaded touring. And it probably isn't capable of carrying 100 lbs but I wouldn't want to carry much more than 50lbs anyway. Would you mind sharing which Tubus racks you have and how they are attached because another thing I've heard is that Tubus is not compatible with Sam. Did you use P clamps? Thanks for sharing, Matt On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 4:13:34 PM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: I've just returned from a fully loaded partial tour across Pennsylvania on my Sam Hillborne, and I'm happy to report that outside of a mechanical issue that was not Sam's fault that caused me to return home with a different, scavenged rear derailleur than I started with, and multi-patched tubes, he behaved wonderfully. Sam carried a camping load of ~47 pounds plus up to 6 liters of water at times, along with my non-svelt self over rural roads, graveled mountain roads, roads that were vertical and muddy and rocky enough to be referred to as mountain goat paths instead of roads (okay, I pushed Sam up that one) as well as highway shoulders and through state parks. Our tour did not go as planned, but things often don't, and we eventually, sooner than later, strayed from our pre-planned route and ended a day earlier than expected, but these are unimportant details. Life on a bike is great and Sam is a more than worthy steed. Upon returning I stripped Sam of his Tubus racks, installed a new rear derailleur and took him for a quick spin and he feels awful. He wants his camping load back, and he wants to go for a long ride, and wake up somewhere different tomorrow. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Trigger Shifters?
You might want to scour Ebay/Craigslist for a cheap right-or-left trigger first to see how it feels. I've used them to good effect on semi-swept-back bars, but Albas come back at an almost 90-degree angle. The index finger trigger should be fine (Shimano Rapidfire), but the thumb position might be a little awkward to operate. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's
I converted my Babyshoe Pass EL's on Pacenti SL23 rims to tubeless yesterday. So my 58cm 650B Homer is running SMOOTH. Everything is great so far, I'll followup with a long term report after some more miles. Some preliminary observations: From what I had read, I was expecting a battle; but seating the tires was actually quite easy. I didn't want water inside the tires, so I used no soapy water or lubricant of any kind. I had an injector for the Orange Seal sealant, so I added the sealant AFTER the tires were seated. In short, the tires were seated while completely dry. Here is how I did it. First, I seated the tires in the normal manner with an inner tube. Then I broke ONE bead and removed the inner tube. I installed the tubeless tire stem. Then I worked my way around the rim and pulled the loose bead outward on the rim to seat it as best as I could. It wasn't fully seated of course, but somewhat close. Then I just pumped the tire up and seated it, didn't even remove the valve core (as some recommend for faster air flow) because my pump fit the valve stem better with the core in. It was actually quite easy to seat the tire with my floor pump! Full disclosure, I have the high volume Lezyne Dirt Floor Drive Pump, but really I think any floor pump would have worked. My daughter seated one of the tires and I seated the other. Easy both times. I think the key is to have one bead completely on and the second bead pulled in close like I did. So far I'm quite satisfied with tubeless. My goal was to avoid having to use a heavy commuter tire because I really love the ride of the Babyshoe Pass EL's. I see no weight savings with tubeless and I don't care. If there is a difference in performance I can't tell. I was already using Schwalbe SV14 light (130 gram) inner tubes and the ride was sweet (when I didn't flat). I'm interested only in flat protection because with all the goat heads and other thorns around here flats were annoyingly common with tubes. I probably used more Orange Seal than necessary, but we will see. I'll probably carry two inner tubes and a patch kit as emergency backup, so again...no weight savings. But if I don't get flats, it will be worth it. I use my bike to commute to work. It is only 5 miles each direction, but I get up early and extend my morning commute somewhere fun to get a 90 minute or so morning ride. I don't want to be fixing a flat out in the boonies at dawn before work. Been there, done that! So hopefully tubeless will be the answer for me...time will tell. Doug -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: The need for black shorts/today's ride (non-epic). Wool versus synthetics. Cotton jersey for postage.
If you tie a bandana onto your frame you'll never be without a rag and you can have mild protection from over rotating bars and poles to which you lock up. -J -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bike Friday Pocket Rocket 58cm $1400 shipped CONUS
We're getting way off topic here so I'll answer this one, then get off the internets and go for a ride. I owned a Dahon Speed Uno, steel singlespeed, coaster brake only. It's light and folds fast/compact. I only sold it 'cause I live in such a hilly area. It's a good starter folder for not much cash, I recommend it. Riv content: mine looked great with a Brooks B17 and XS Sackville! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
It's a vicious circle: We just buy, sell, and re-purchase each other's stuff here! On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 4:25 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: I'd add that this is a very honest and trusting group. I've sold items before I had time to upload photos of actual items, and folks trusted my description and bought without photos. On my end, I try and be as descriptive and honest as I can when selling. And I've trusted folks as well and bought items sight unseen. David Chicago On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 5:55:39 PM UTC-5, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00:08 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: So, I'm somewhat new, and I've probably bought enough stuff off the list to build a couple bikes. I've also hooked up a friend with a complete bike/large purchase. 99% of the transactions were smooth. Had one bad one, from a pretty consistent contributing member (who has since disappeared). 100$ lesson learned. The key to PayPal is to do it as a paying for goods and services transaction. Friends and family offers zero protection, as I found out. For a big purchase, you might get pushback from the seller because they will have to pay a paypal fee that can be avoided in friends and family. Offering to cover that fee is useful in making everyone happy and covering yourself. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to buy and sell here. It's a good place. Hey All, I have have had people 'confused' about what they were gonna get when I sent a pic of same and that's what arrived. So a set of pedals and cages but no straps is just thatno straps. But never an issue. Clarity. Total disclosure. You are selling to a 'friend'. You are. They are just friends you have not yet met. I think that has been the ethic from the get go and I'm on board. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Sam on tour
Thanks Jeff. I love that Sam color. Irish green is what I call it.. What about the rear? Did it attach straight up ? On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10:09:50 AM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: Tubus Cargo in the rear, and Tara up front. I had experimented with a couple different Old Man Mountain racks up front, but they sat the weight higher than I prefer. To attach the Tara, I bought Tubus fork leg mounts meant for attaching the Tara to forks without proper lowrider bosses - these were rock solid. Sam took a bit of getting used to with ~48 lbs split 60/40 rear/front, so it's worth a test ride or two before heading out on a longer tour. Adding up to 6 liters of water on the back in an MSR bladder added significant weight, but didn't further change handling characteristics, except for slowing me down a bitter going uphill. On Saturday, July 18, 2015, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: This is good news because I have a Sam and have been told it's not up to the task of fully loaded touring. And it probably isn't capable of carrying 100 lbs but I wouldn't want to carry much more than 50lbs anyway. Would you mind sharing which Tubus racks you have and how they are attached because another thing I've heard is that Tubus is not compatible with Sam. Did you use P clamps? Thanks for sharing, Matt On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 4:13:34 PM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: I've just returned from a fully loaded partial tour across Pennsylvania on my Sam Hillborne, and I'm happy to report that outside of a mechanical issue that was not Sam's fault that caused me to return home with a different, scavenged rear derailleur than I started with, and multi-patched tubes, he behaved wonderfully. Sam carried a camping load of ~47 pounds plus up to 6 liters of water at times, along with my non-svelt self over rural roads, graveled mountain roads, roads that were vertical and muddy and rocky enough to be referred to as mountain goat paths instead of roads (okay, I pushed Sam up that one) as well as highway shoulders and through state parks. Our tour did not go as planned, but things often don't, and we eventually, sooner than later, strayed from our pre-planned route and ended a day earlier than expected, but these are unimportant details. Life on a bike is great and Sam is a more than worthy steed. Upon returning I stripped Sam of his Tubus racks, installed a new rear derailleur and took him for a quick spin and he feels awful. He wants his camping load back, and he wants to go for a long ride, and wake up somewhere different tomorrow. -Jeff Silver Spring, MD -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?
Said it before... Love this list! On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 6:11 PM, 'Marcus80' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I live in Boston and I've got a 62cm if you want to try it out. On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 10:46:09 AM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: Anybody out there in northern VT with a 58 or 62 Hunq that would let me give her a test ride? I'm btw sizes and would like to make sure the larger Hunq will do me well. Thanks, D. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
I'd add that this is a very honest and trusting group. I've sold items before I had time to upload photos of actual items, and folks trusted my description and bought without photos. On my end, I try and be as descriptive and honest as I can when selling. And I've trusted folks as well and bought items sight unseen. David Chicago On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 5:55:39 PM UTC-5, Chris in Redding, Ca. wrote: On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00:08 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: So, I'm somewhat new, and I've probably bought enough stuff off the list to build a couple bikes. I've also hooked up a friend with a complete bike/large purchase. 99% of the transactions were smooth. Had one bad one, from a pretty consistent contributing member (who has since disappeared). 100$ lesson learned. The key to PayPal is to do it as a paying for goods and services transaction. Friends and family offers zero protection, as I found out. For a big purchase, you might get pushback from the seller because they will have to pay a paypal fee that can be avoided in friends and family. Offering to cover that fee is useful in making everyone happy and covering yourself. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to buy and sell here. It's a good place. Hey All, I have have had people 'confused' about what they were gonna get when I sent a pic of same and that's what arrived. So a set of pedals and cages but no straps is just thatno straps. But never an issue. Clarity. Total disclosure. You are selling to a 'friend'. You are. They are just friends you have not yet met. I think that has been the ethic from the get go and I'm on board. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Nervous about my first Riv: Ordered a Cheviot today!
Hopefully you did not injure yourself on the bike, and also hope that healing is happening. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Nervous about my first Riv: Ordered a Cheviot today!
You will be very happy. The Cheviut is the most special (in a good way) bike I have pedaled in 34 years. A fantastic road' trail bike. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Rambouillet Touring Upgrades
I rode my blue Ram today over a course that included a fair bit of coarse pavement. I put a HOW made wheelset on that uses Velocity Aeroheat rims on Paul hubs. It's really a cyclocross set up, but works great. The rims are a bit wider than standard road rims and 1 1/2 tires work very well on them. The smallest tire I've tried or would try is 32 mm, but bigger is better. Very nice ride, btw. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar in northern VT To try?
I live in Boston and I've got a 62cm if you want to try it out. On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 10:46:09 AM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: Anybody out there in northern VT with a 58 or 62 Hunq that would let me give her a test ride? I'm btw sizes and would like to make sure the larger Hunq will do me well. Thanks, D. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: questions about buying /selling a bike on this group
On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00:08 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: So, I'm somewhat new, and I've probably bought enough stuff off the list to build a couple bikes. I've also hooked up a friend with a complete bike/large purchase. 99% of the transactions were smooth. Had one bad one, from a pretty consistent contributing member (who has since disappeared). 100$ lesson learned. The key to PayPal is to do it as a paying for goods and services transaction. Friends and family offers zero protection, as I found out. For a big purchase, you might get pushback from the seller because they will have to pay a paypal fee that can be avoided in friends and family. Offering to cover that fee is useful in making everyone happy and covering yourself. Still, I wouldn't hesitate to buy and sell here. It's a good place. Hey All, I have have had people 'confused' about what they were gonna get when I sent a pic of same and that's what arrived. So a set of pedals and cages but no straps is just thatno straps. But never an issue. Clarity. Total disclosure. You are selling to a 'friend'. You are. They are just friends you have not yet met. I think that has been the ethic from the get go and I'm on board. Chris Redding, Ca. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] 1UpUSA Bike Rack and Rivs
Thanks to everyone who gave me feed back on how various bike racks worked with Rivs, fenders, racks, and wide bars. In the end we bought the 1UpUSA rack and offer this initial review Bottom line - Rack is an A, customer service is gentlemen's C. First the rack. It is as solid and almost as easy to set up as they claim. Once learned it is pretty simple to live with and works well with my large Saluki and Pat's Betty. Pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/25287678@N08/sets/72157655639570388 It was easy enough to get the rack onto the car, and adding or removing the second carrier is literally a one minute job. I initially ran into trouble getting it set up to work with fenders on 650B tires and had enough frustration to almost send it back. After some experimenting however I got it rock solid. The rack comes preconfigured to work with 700C tires, without fenders or a rack. I bought a pair of the fender adapters to add to the rear supports but found two problems. The rear carrier pinched, crushed actually, the fender stays before getting tight to the fender and the front attachment didn't quite get to the tire before hitting the fender. I lowered both the front and rear bars so that they would hit the wheels sooner. (you can see in the pictures how the tire stops have been lowered. This worked well in the front but continued to bend the rear fender stays. I went ahead and pushed the rear tight. This held the fender very firmly but allowed the wheel to move across the width of the two vertical wheel holders. When I released the carrier from the wheel I found that the stays immediately bounced back into position. You can see this clearly in one of the photos. I decided to simply add toe straps around the rear wheels, which held them firmly to one side. I took the rig out for a shakedown cruise which included 5 miles of dirt road, 5 miles of bad chip and seal and 5 miles of smooth highway. Pat drove while I sat in the back seat and observed the bikes. Given the amount of weight cantilevered off the back of the car and the roughness of the roads there was plenty of movement of the cars suspension but absolutely none between the bike and carrier nor the carrier and the hitch. The second bike carrier can be removed very easily and the whole rig then folds up out of the way, much better than any Tule, Yakima, or Saris rack that I have seen. So A for easy on and off and A for solidness. A for fitting two complex bikes without any interference. Service. Before ordering I sent two emails to the company seeking clarification of their shipping policy. I never got an answer. As I was working through the fender / rack / 650B set up, I called them. I told the nice lady at the other end of the line that I was having problems with the set up, and before I send this back to you I would like to talk to someone who can speak about these issues. She promised that someone would call me but no one ever has. C for customer service. Michael -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Dirt Drop Stem, Soma Portola Handlebar, TRP RRL SR Retro Brake Levers
All Items are Sold! Thanks, Keith On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 3:08:57 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: I'll take the levers for sure. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett On Jul 18, 2015, at 2:07 PM, Keith Muller pharm...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Stem Bar are Sold. I still have the TRP Brake Levers available for sale! Thanks, Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/j3HGNoSEujk/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trigger Shifters?
Funny you should ask! I just yesterday received a box from Rivendell with a set of Albatross bars, to put on a mountain bike that I haven't been able to make peace with fit-wise, and which happens to have trigger shifters. I just swapped the bars on this afternoon and went for a ride. Some pictures attached. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5vDyx9xry58/Var9cpuWcqI/AIQ/lzv0PP_fHzc/s1600/alb01.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iOQ1M3fr7_E/Var9gHe7jZI/AIY/IONWeZ3ATro/s1600/alb02.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wg-j6cS3zjw/Var9iqmcGFI/AIg/2uADKxy_bno/s1600/alb03.jpg In general, they seem to work pretty well and, to me, look just fine. They have a comfortable and very natural / ergonomic shifting motion, but I did find that I accidentally bumped the larger, thumb (cable pull) triggers a bit when riding on really rough trails. The smaller, index finger (cable release) triggers are well protected though. These are late 90s xtr with separate shifter and lever clamps. I think the integrated version that David mentioned would actually give you a little more room to slide them forward. As is, this combination leaves just enough room on the straight section for the grips. No room left for a fork lock-out button but hopefully you're not dealing with that nonsense, like I am. As for the bars themselves in this type of application. jury's out. I couldn't climb at all on steep singletrack, because my front wheel kept lifting up. Actually, I think I kept bumping the shifter precisely because I was intuitively trying to shift my weight forward by moving my grip. Also to agree with David said: If you have the option and aren't considering trigger shifters just because you already have them, get thumb shifters by all means! On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 9:00:23 PM UTC-6, Steve Cole wrote: I know Riv doesn't generally condone/approve of the use of trigger shifters -- they don't sell them. I'm wondering whether any list members have used them and, if so, whether you might recommend them when compared to bar ends with Albatross bars. Thanks for your reply. 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rambouillet Touring Upgrades
Hi John, I have a Redwood (less fancy Ram) - it fit 700x35c Paselas (36mm actual if I recall correctly). I think you might be able to squeeze in the SPEED Ride tire, though making no promises. The CROSS ride would definitely not fit as the knobs would make the tire taller than a road tread. I'd measure the tires you have on there, actual width, then measure how much distance you have to the top of the brakes. Width itself shouldn't be a concern, just height. In my case I wanted at least 38mm tires AND fenders. Recently converted it to 650b and now fit 48mm tires with room for fenders. Just a consideration. David Chicago On Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 3:29:01 PM UTC-5, John Serrao wrote: Long time Rambouillet rider on a bit of a custom build I did myself: 9 speed ultegra components on a ritchey cross wheel. Typically I'm riding 32 vittoria randoneurs but I'm currently gearing up for a 350mi tour over hardpack gravel and looking at my tire options. I want to put cyclocross with Kevlar reinforcement on the bike. I really like the continental cyclocross ride tires riv is selling, which they say come out to being 38-39mm in practice, but I'm worried the frame can't handle them. Any guidance? I've got tektro Quartz r730 brakes with no fenders so clearance looks good there. And my wheels would take them no problem. Just not sure if the frame clearance is sufficient. Also wondering about any rack recommendations you guys might have. Probably looking to Frankenstein something together for a front rack and upgrade my rear rack to something nice. -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
