[RBW] Re: WTB: hub area bags
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[RBW] Re: WTB: hub area bags
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[RBW] Re: WTB: hub area bags
Thanks, Tim. PM sent, I think. Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: hub area bags
Subject says it all. PM if you’re contemplating sale/trade. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Nitto Andrews R50 Quick Release
I’ve used it for years. In my usage, the bag sits lower. Maybe 1-2cm? This with a Brooks B17. I have used the strap technique successfully on some rackless occasions to keep a bag from pressing on my fender. Surprising to me was the realization that while the QR feature was nice, the fact that it provides a handle for the bag was at least as important on my daily bike-train-walk commute. An old-school SaddleSack Medium or Large, a load-stopped Nitto rack, and the R50 meant I never had to buckle/unbuckle a thing but could haul substantial loads without worry, both on and off the bike. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?
2TTer If a 2TT Waterford Hillborne could fold to fit inside my car I’d probably have three. Instead I have only two, plus a remarkably touchpoint-similar Bike Friday. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Building out New Old Stock 2009 Sam Hillborne
Sorry I’m so late in seeing this. If you are still interested in any alternatives for managing your Country Bag, check out the wonderful stand-offs available from Acorn Bags. So inexpensive that it probably is worth it just to avoid making it yourself, let alone for the Acorn quality of the thing. Ironically, I was out riding around on my 2010 Hillborne Saturday night, with my green tweed Nigel Snythe Country Bag resting gently on my VO fender. What that bag lacks in efficiency it makes up for in fancy and fun. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: More Nitto! Stems and seatposts
I believe so. I’m out pf town and can confirm tomorrow evenkng. I’d be able to ship early Tuesday. Enjoy your weekend! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:57:51 PM UTC-4, Eric Myers wrote: > Hi, > > > Is your Nitto S83 seatpost still available? If so I would like to buy it. > > > (I tried replying directly, but got a bounceback.) > > > Best regards, > Eric > On Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 3:05:19 AM UTC-7, Thomas Lynn Skean > wrote:Tallux and Dirt Drop #1 are spoken for. > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] access to grip king bearings
Thanks to all. I’ve poked into the cap and hooked it and pulled it off. When I’m ready I’ll either cover the hoke the inside or simply replace the cap, whatever seems appropriate. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] access to grip king bearings
To anyone who’s serviced any pedal this seems stupid I’m sure, but... How do you get at the bearings on a Grip King? Does the gray plasticky cover pop off? twist off? magically transmogrify to another dimension? Is there some special tool about which I should probably already know? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean grip kings on all my bikes: 2 Hillbornes and a Bike Friday -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: silver crankset questions
Hi, Joe. Is that the stock 38/24 setup? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] silver crankset questions
Hi, all. I’m getting a Silver 38/24 Wide/low double. I’m uncertain if the 38 will be enough gear for me forever, so I’m wondering what my options are if proves problematic at some point. (It won’t be a problem right away, but it might become a problem if I get into better shape and decide to go faster than I currently do.) Has anyone tried replacing the 38 with a 39 or 40? If so, Did it exceed the “protection” of the guard? Did it shift reliably with the 24? (I’m presuming either a 39 or a 40 would shift reliably with a 26.) What derailer are you using? Any experiences using a Silver Wide/low double with an alpina-d triple derailer or with a Shimano CX70 double would be greatly appreciated. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: More Nitto! Stems and seatposts
Tallux and Dirt Drop #1 are spoken for. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: More Nitto! Stems and seatposts
The Dirt Drop-ish 80 is spoken for. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: More Nitto! Stems and seatposts
Dirt Drop #2 is spoken for. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: More Nitto! Stems and seatposts
Dirt Drop #3 is spoken for. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: More Nitto! Stems and seatposts
Dreams must give way to time. Or to age. Or to energy. Or they can become someone else’s dream! all prices include shipping to contiguous 48 seatposts S83 - definitely aluminum two-bolt; has clearly been used but is fully functional - $55 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B11G9Gd2NGirscV S65 - shorter, interestingly labeled single bolt; also used but fully functional - $45 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B11J5HumnGz2gO5 stems - all slightly used and quite useful; parenthetical numbers are compatible clamp diameter Tallux 10cm - $40 (for 25.4mm bar) https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B115cLqfNofU16 Dirt Drop 100 - $40 (for 26.0mm bar) (have 3 of these) #1 - https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B11GLLXGLGbJQZa #2 - https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B11GDZLe8GS4a8H #3 - https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B11GqQrCLGHV77N Dirt Drop-ish 80 -$35 (for 25.4mm bar) https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B11GsCn7GGJdjV1 I can’t remember whether the 80 was actually called a Dirt Drop or was just sort of like one. It’s Nitto! Please reply-to-author to reserve one of these delightfuls. Paypal only. If shipping to Alaska or Hawaii ask for a quote. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Two Nitto S84 lugged seatposts
They’re both gone now. Thanks for the interest. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto lugged seatposts CrMo S84 and Al S84
I’m sorry, they’re both gone. And I now believe them to both be CrMo. For more info, see the newer S84 thread I’ve created.. Apparently, and unsurprisingly, I didn’t delete my erroneous post fast enough to avoid confusion. Apologies! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Two Nitto S84 lugged seatposts
Sale of Heavy is pending. Light still unspoken for. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne
Is that a tweed Smythe Big Loafer? Excellent? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Frame Pumps for a 64 Hillborne
no, sorry. no new info. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: V-brakes & front racks
Sounds a little complicated. I had to make some smaller accommodation for my motolites as well. In my book, the motolites are worth the trouble. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: clothes (mostly RBW MUSA), bags, rack for sale
Update: MUSA clothes, Sackville bags, and PlatRack are all sold. Remaining are: >Frost River Little Marais $20 >Frost River Grand Marais $30 >Columbia Sportswear PFG Backcast khaki XL $20 >Columbia Sportswear PFG Backcast dark grey XL $20 >Ex Officio Nio Amphi light khaki 38 $25 >Ex Officio Nio Amphi walnut 38 $25 Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 9:48:14 PM UTC-6, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > Hi! > > Items for sale. Clothes, bags, and a rack. Prices include shipping, > contiguous US. Reply-to-author if interested. PayPal accepted for payment. > > Link to pictures with info. Info also below link. > > https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0NGWBC59Gx6fgX > > >MUSA pants > blue/black > Velcro bottom > xxl > $35 > > >Sackville TrunkSack L > olive > $75 > > >Sackville ShopSack L > olive > $35 > > >MUSA knickers > > blue/black > velcro bottom > xl > $35 > > >MUSA pants > grey/blue > velcro bottom > xxl > $35 > > >MUSA pants > butternut/olive > zip bottom > xxl > $35 > > >MUSA shorts > olive > xl > $30 > > >MUSA knickers > olive/chocolate > elastic strap bottom > xxl > $35 > > >MUSA knickers > black > velcro bottom > xl > $35 > > >PlatRack > $65 > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] clothes (mostly RBW MUSA), bags, rack for sale
Hi! Items for sale. Clothes, bags, and a rack. Prices include shipping, contiguous US. Reply-to-author if interested. PayPal accepted for payment. Link to pictures with info. Info also below link. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0NGWBC59Gx6fgX >MUSA pants blue/black Velcro bottom xxl $35 >Sackville TrunkSack L olive $75 >Sackville ShopSack L olive $35 >Frost River Little Marais $20 >Frost River Grand Marais $30 >Columbia Sportswear PFG Backcast khaki XL $20 >Columbia Sportswear PFG Backcast dark grey XL $20 >Ex Officio Nio Amphi light khaki 38 $25 >Ex Officio Nio Amphi walnut 38 $25 >MUSA knickers blue/black velcro bottom xl $35 >MUSA pants grey/blue velcro bottom xxl $35 >MUSA pants butternut/olive zip bottom xxl $35 >MUSA shorts olive xl $30 >MUSA knickers olive/chocolate elastic strap bottom xxl $35 >MUSA knickers black velcro bottom xl $35 >PlatRack $65 Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: four Arkel panniers
T-42s are gone. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: four Arkel panniers
T-28s are gone. Substantial price drop on T-42s. one T-42 - $55 both T-42s - $95 including shipping to contiguous US. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 10:07:51 PM UTC-6, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > Arkel panniers > > Hi, all. > > For sale is a set of Arkel panniers, purchased between 7-8 years ago. The > set comprises two T-28 "front" panniers and two T-42 rear panniers. > > All four panniers are black. All are in great shape. Pictures are here: > > https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0NGPCdxkGOtsxq > > Priced as below, including shipping to contiguous US. > > one T-28 - $65 > one T-42 - $75 > > OR > > both T-28s - $115 > both T-42s - $135 > > OR > > both T-28s and both T-42s - $230 > > Like most nominally front panniers the T-28s can work in front or rear. > The T-42s are not massive but they're big enough that I can't think of a > situation where I'd use them in front, even if I had a rack that they fit. > > Reply-to-author if interested. PayPal accepted. > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: four Arkel panniers
Arkel panniers Hi, all. For sale is a set of Arkel panniers, purchased between 7-8 years ago. The set comprises two T-28 "front" panniers and two T-42 rear panniers. All four panniers are black. All are in great shape. Pictures are here: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0NGPCdxkGOtsxq Priced as below, including shipping to contiguous US. one T-28 - $65 one T-42 - $75 OR both T-28s - $115 both T-42s - $135 OR both T-28s and both T-42s - $230 Like most nominally front panniers the T-28s can work in front or rear. The T-42s are not massive but they're big enough that I can't think of a situation where I'd use them in front, even if I had a rack that they fit. Reply-to-author if interested. PayPal accepted. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA moleskin and chambray XXL
Update: chambray taken Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: MUSA moleskin and chambray XXL
Update: moleskin taken Yours, Thomas LynnSkean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: MUSA moleskin and chambray XXL
Hi! Gently used MUSA shirts from RBW, both in great condition: - green moleskin shirt, size XXL, shipped within contiguous US - $50 - black chambray shirt, size XXL, shipped within contiguous US - $45 Pictures at https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0NJ8GySPJRR5YE PayPal or check accepted. Reply to author if interested. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Sackville Jumbo Grabby
To date, the original GrabSack is the only RBW bag I never loved. Closure, size, hang, strappage... all were just off for me. Jumbo Grabby looks much more appealing. I'll probably plunk down for one at some point. i'm still not sure about the new brown, though. I love the tan, like the olive, and would be interested in a seeing a tweed. Now, what I'd really love is a burgundy with canvas straps! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] do these bars look too high?
Them there bars is fine. And if one prefers the stem/bar interface to have a more traditional angle, one can find Nitto Technomic stems with a 280mm stalk. I would love the bar height of a 64cm Sam but not its standover or top tube length. So I have tall stems on my 60cm Sams. I think, when my ship comes in (scheduled to happen shortly after climate change hits hades), I'll order my RBW custom by saying "I'd like a 61.25cm Sam Hillborne". Joe Bell paint, of course. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS Components and Clothes mostly NIB
Hi! Wondering if my reply-to-author a couple days ago went astray. Are the pants still available? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] MUSA Pants?
Last thing I recall was that the entire MUSA program was being reconsidered. That was earlier in the summer I think. But as far as I can tell only the pants and non-black knickers have become unavailable since. So I'm hopeful that what sounded "dire" earlier was my misreading the signals and in fact the absence of pants and/or knickers has been a seasonal thing. However, if/when the pants come back it would not surprise me if they are only in black and/or cost >$100. Neither would be great but both would be understandable IMHO. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: MUSA Pants?
Hi, all. Well, I'm no longer hopeful. Now I see several of the "still available" (i. e. still on the website) are in fact almost gone. That leads me to conclude the MUSA line is heading for "hiatus" at least, as RBW indicated earlier. I'm glad I have at least one pair of knickers that fit. For long pants I shall make do with my XXL pants I guess. Are there actual alternatives out there? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?
The tag in my MUSA moleskin shirt is slightly annoying. But it sure looks to me like ripping enough seam to completely get rid of the tag in my MUSA moleskin shirt will completely open a section of the shirt's side seam. Getting rid of part of the tag seems as though it would simply leave you with ragged edges of tag which would be more annoying than the complete tag. Does anyone have experience removing the tag without creating a hole in the seam? If so, how was it done? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?
Thanks. I'm curious, did you find another set of stitching underneath the tag that holds the shirt together after tag removal? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:12:08 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: > Seam ripper > http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps=seam+ripper > > I removed the label from mine and you can't tell it was ever there to > begin with. > > On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:50:26 PM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean > wrote: >> >> The tag in my MUSA moleskin shirt is slightly annoying. But it sure looks >> to me like ripping enough seam to completely get rid of the tag in my MUSA >> moleskin shirt will completely open a section of the shirt's side seam. >> >> Getting rid of part of the tag seems as though it would simply leave you >> with ragged edges of tag which would be more annoying than the complete tag. >> >> Does anyone have experience removing the tag without creating a hole in >> the seam? If so, how was it done? >> >> Yours, >> Thomas Lynn Skean >> > -- 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: non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?
I'm afraid we're talking about different tags or shirts here. The only red thread on this shirt is holding on the buttons (and not all that well, but that's a separate issue :)). My shirt has two tags of which I'm aware. One is the red/white/blue MUSA tag, and it does not touch me when I'm wearing the shirt. The other is the "content tag" sewn onto (into?) the interior of the left side seam of the shirt's trunk. (Interestingly, onto the tag is stitched the "spare button", held on to the tag with red thread.) It is the content tag which I can feel when I'm wearing the shirt and which I'd like to remove. It may be (and I would hope that it is) that the stitching holding the content tag onto the shirt is separate from shirt's structural stitching. But it sure doesn't look that way to me. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:30:39 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: > Yeah the stitching for the shirt itself separate from the tag. Only rip > out the red thread and you should be fine. > > On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:16:30 PM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean > wrote: >> >> Thanks. >> >> I'm curious, did you find another set of stitching underneath the tag >> that holds the shirt together after tag removal? >> >> Yours, >> Thomas Lynn Skean >> >> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:12:08 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: >> >>> Seam ripper >>> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps=seam+ripper >>> >>> I removed the label from mine and you can't tell it was ever there to >>> begin with. >>> >>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:50:26 PM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> The tag in my MUSA moleskin shirt is slightly annoying. But it sure >>>> looks to me like ripping enough seam to completely get rid of the tag in >>>> my >>>> MUSA moleskin shirt will completely open a section of the shirt's side >>>> seam. >>>> >>>> Getting rid of part of the tag seems as though it would simply leave >>>> you with ragged edges of tag which would be more annoying than the >>>> complete >>>> tag. >>>> >>>> Does anyone have experience removing the tag without creating a hole in >>>> the seam? If so, how was it done? >>>> >>>> Yours, >>>> Thomas Lynn Skean >>>> >>> -- 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: non-destructive complete removal of tag in MUSA moleskin shirt - anyone know how?
No problem! Thanks for the consideration. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean *Life is grand when you're Hillborne-borne!* On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 5:36:36 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: > Oh dang I see now you are talking about the tag rubbing your neck and I'm > talking about the one below the front buttons. Sorry for the confusion. > > On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 4:24:10 PM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean > wrote: >> >> I'm afraid we're talking about different tags or shirts here. The only >> red thread on this shirt is holding on the buttons (and not all that well, >> but that's a separate issue :)). My shirt has two tags of which I'm aware. >> One is the red/white/blue MUSA tag, and it does not touch me when I'm >> wearing the shirt. The other is the "content tag" sewn onto (into?) the >> interior of the left side seam of the shirt's trunk. (Interestingly, onto >> the tag is stitched the "spare button", held on to the tag with red >> thread.) It is the content tag which I can feel when I'm wearing the shirt >> and which I'd like to remove. >> >> It may be (and I would hope that it is) that the stitching holding the >> content tag onto the shirt is separate from shirt's structural stitching. >> But it sure doesn't look that way to me. >> >> Yours, >> Thomas Lynn Skean >> >> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:30:39 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: >> >>> Yeah the stitching for the shirt itself separate from the tag. Only rip >>> out the red thread and you should be fine. >>> >>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:16:30 PM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks. >>>> >>>> I'm curious, did you find another set of stitching underneath the tag >>>> that holds the shirt together after tag removal? >>>> >>>> Yours, >>>> Thomas Lynn Skean >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:12:08 PM UTC-5, john muhl wrote: >>>> >>>>> Seam ripper >>>>> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps=seam+ripper >>>>> >>>>> I removed the label from mine and you can't tell it was ever there to >>>>> begin with. >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:50:26 PM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn >>>>> Skean wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> The tag in my MUSA moleskin shirt is slightly annoying. But it sure >>>>>> looks to me like ripping enough seam to completely get rid of the tag in >>>>>> my >>>>>> MUSA moleskin shirt will completely open a section of the shirt's side >>>>>> seam. >>>>>> >>>>>> Getting rid of part of the tag seems as though it would simply leave >>>>>> you with ragged edges of tag which would be more annoying than the >>>>>> complete >>>>>> tag. >>>>>> >>>>>> Does anyone have experience removing the tag without creating a hole >>>>>> in the seam? If so, how was it done? >>>>>> >>>>>> Yours, >>>>>> Thomas Lynn Skean >>>>>> >>>>> -- 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 - various non-current MUSA clothing in specific sizes - pants, boosucker, blue chambray, railroad, seersucker
Hi, all. - MUSA pants XL - MUSA boosucker shorts in XL - MUSA blue chambray shirt XXL - MUSA railroad shirt in XXL - MUSA seersucker shirt in XXL None of the items in the list are being produced right now as far as I know. Does anyone have something in the list they'd like to part with? Normal wear on an item is okay. I am hoping to get some more life out of them, so "worn out" is right out. Price them as you see fit. Or just let me know what you have and what condition it's in and I'll make an offer based on your description. I can pay in PayPal and/or in trade of MUSA XXL pants and/or MUSA XXL knickers. Please reply off-list if interested in selling. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] high-setback seatpost
Hi, all. Anyone know of a seatpost with more setback than the RBW-sold S-84? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] high-setback seatpost
This is the S-84 of which I spoke: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp3.htm Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: high-setback seatpost
Thanks, Arthur. I can get the Brompton part from NYceWheels I think. And I should be able to round up an appropriate post and saddle. That seems a good bet. If I go that route, I'll update here with results. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: high-setback seatpost
Hi, Mike. Yeah, I think the Dia Compe and the VO posts are *very* similar. And the 32.5mm setback is still well short of the S-84. Oh well. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: Small Items to add to a RBW Order.
Hot weather socks (excellent with Keen waterproof sandals in rain) leather strap (15 is excellent front wheel deflopulator) -- 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: What's in your garage?
green Hillborne orange Hillborne blue Bike Friday Diamond Tourist blue Brompton M6R (son's) blue Trek 7200 step-thru (wife's) all have upright handlebars (at the moment), fenders, racks, dyno-wheels lights, platform pedals many-too-many bags, racks, baskets, handlebars/cockpits, non-dyno wheels, tires, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] More Sam Love--and do you ride your Riv through winter?
I ride my Hillbornes through winter and do nothing special except to have one with Nokian Hakita W240 (studded) tires mounted. I framesavered each Sam when I built it up. Probably worth doing that again now for at least the 5-year-old. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 Bliss, my first Riv
Congratulations! I ride mine all over the place... road, trail, 1 miles or 40 miles, with all kinds of handlebars (da Vinci splitters are wonderful). I've done S24Os and S48Os hauling 50 pounds (when I weighed almost 300 pounds myself), I commute, I shop, I cruise along and just enjoy being out and about. It's really, really good for all of it. I've had one for 5 years (and two for 3 years) and still am not over how comfortable and pleasant ot ride the Hillborne is. It remains stunningly fun. You should expect to enjoy it quite a bit for years. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2:52:16 PM UTC-5, Alohashirt wrote: Just got my new Sam Hillborne, and I am in awe! There just aren't enough superlatives in the English language to describe how agile, comfortable, and commanding it feels to ride this masterpiece. I've been riding for more than 40 years, and have not felt this level of joy since I rode my first new bike-- the three-speed I got for my ninth birthday. Since then, there have been several beastly mountain bikes and plenty of pricey Euro bikes to pass through my life. But nothing has made me smile quite like Sam. The guys at Mt. Airy/College Park Bikes (Maryland) and the patient folks at Riv really went out of their way to help me get the ride of my life. Apologies if all this gushing is boring-- but I just had to post it for the one group of people most likely to understand! -- 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
Now now... We rationalizers think of it as a virtuous circle :-) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] Nitro F-15 and RK front bag supporters
I have a Nitto F-15 but am curious... do the Nitto F-15 and the RK front bag supporters basically support the same bags? I'd guess that the Sackville BarSack may not work as-is on the RK since its anchor is a leather wrap around the middle of the supporter's frame near the handlebar, which would seem problematic with the RK's handlebar adapter. But bags like the Ostrich F-516 or the Berthoud GB192 or even the old Baggins Boxy bag (I think that was what it was called, anyway) sure seem like they'd work the RK setup. The dimensions of the RK's frame and the F-15's frame are very similar. Anyone with any experience using both to share? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: New York Times Story: The Bicycle and the Ride to Modern America
discovered in the sense that a sculptor discovers art in a solid block of material, perhaps :-) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: encomium of SaddleSack Medium as a daily commute bag
I have a 13 MacBook Pro, which fits very easily. Sorry, no experience with 15 laptops. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] encomium of SaddleSack Medium as a daily commute bag
I typically ride my bike a short distance (1-5 miles) to a train, then a train 40-50 minutes into work. Recently I've settled into using my SaddleSack Medium as my daily commute bag. On a normal day it's pretty empty; lunch, hat, minimal gear don't really challenge it. (I store tube/tools/etc separately.) But it also swallows up rain cape splats, additional snacks/tea/coffee, gloves, extra layers, general cargo, and still has room for a laptop when needed. The side pockets are great for wallet/phone/glasses/keys, which remain mid-ride accessible. In the past few weeks the ACW mug has become my go-to drinking vessel while on the train. It's just the right size to allow me to control temperature better than my large Klean Kanteen source container. And it better supports actual open-air sipping, which somehow has more appeal than sippy-top containers when I'm seated stably on a train. And it dries well hanging from the SaddleSack. The Nitto saddlebag grip is of course a vital component of the system. (Need to find a silver acorn for this one.) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aZa9RU854vs/VZ6bv-V0yQI/AO4/sO2EkcApkNg/s1600/SSMACW.jpg I'm glad I was able to score a tan SaddleSack. Among the colors RBW has offered over the years, it remains my favorite. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: Bars on the Hunqapillar
I do this same thing with my two Hillbornes. Though in my case I confess I tend to use the Bosco and Albatross bars most of the time (80%). I've used my Moustache every now and then and I've only rarely used the Noodles and Bullmoose over the past year or two. Even with my limited exploitation of the variations, this is a great way to operate. After all, people with n+1 bikes surely go through phases of riding mn of those bikes most of the time. Being bar-switch-capable is a cheap (and space-saving!) way of having some freedom of choice. Switching bars really does yield something of a different bike feel. DaVinci splitters are great! Shoji's note has brought to mind how much fun it is to whip that Bullmoose around. Definitely going to take some decent rides with those in the coming days. Probably take me 15-20mins to switch this time; I think I've shuffled derailers, cables, and maybe the rear wheel since last time. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 9:50:27 AM UTC-5, Shoji Takahashi wrote: I've set up my Hunqapillar with all of 'em: Noodles (48cm, 10-cm stem) Albatross (12-cm stem) Bullmoose Moustache (7-cm stem) I use cable splitters for quick changes of handlebars. Takes ~10 min to swap from one to another. (Takashi, who's also on this group with a Hunqapillar, is also a bar swapper. I think he uses down-tube shifters, which would vastly simplify swapping.) I chose a smaller Hunqapillar (with my PBH, the recommendation is 48 or 51-- I went with 48), as I wanted a drop-bar. Albatross is fine on it, but I could probably use a longer stem. Bullmoose is good, but I think the head tube is higher than I want. My favorites are moustache and noodles for this bike. But I swap bars somewhat regularly, because it's almost like having 4 different bikes. Some pics of the different set ups: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/sets/72157644332271299 Happy riding! Shoji On Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 5:38:03 PM UTC-4, drew wrote: my hunq had albatross bars and a 11cm tallux for most of it's life. for most normal day riding, i was very happy with that even though i mostly found my hands sliding forward to the curves, kinda sitting on top of the brake clamps. on a 1.5 week tour, this started to become quite uncomfortable. separately, i couldnt find a comfortable place for my hands on long, steep climbs. they wanted to go to the front of the bar, but the downslope made that feel weird. anyway, i got home, got curious, and put on an albastache with 8cm dirt drop stem. so far so good. haven't done any multi day rides yet where they will truly reveal themselves, but the albastache are great/comfortable/uprightish with still some forward lean capability for the 10 mile rides ive been doing. also, ill come out and say that i think mustache style bars look great, and ill admit that i kept the albatross cockpit fully intact for re-plugging in, because it truly was an almost always perfect set up that im not yet fully convinced i have improved on. -- 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] FS: reduced prices! tweed bags, canvas bags...
Li'l Loafer is gone. Still available are... Duluth Pack green canvas Field Satchel, very good condition - $80 Duluth Pack blue canvas Deluxe Shell Bag, fair condition - $30 Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] FS: reduced prices! tweed bags, canvas bags...
Deluxe Shell Bag is gone. Still available is... Duluth Pack green canvas Field Satchel, very good condition - $80 (total aside... I thought this would be the first to go) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] FS: reduced prices! tweed bags, canvas bags...
Field Satchel gone. And then there were none. Thanks all! If anything goes awry with pending transactions I'll reactivate this thread. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] FS: reduced prices! tweed bags, canvas bags...
Still available are... RBW green tweed Li'l Loafer, very good condition - $80 Duluth Pack green canvas Field Satchel, very good condition - $80 Duluth Pack blue canvas Deluxe Shell Bag, fair condition - $30 Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] FS: reduced prices! tweed bags, canvas bags...
Price Reductions For sale (all prices include shipping to CONUS from Chicago area): RBW green tweed SaddleSack Small, very good condition - now $95 RBW green tweed TrunkSack Small, very good condition - now $80 Duluth Pack green canvas Field Satchel, very good condition - now $80 Duluth Pack blue canvas Deluxe Shell Bag, fair condition - now $30 If you have a couple of leather straps the Duluth Pack Field Satchel can hang from the side of a rack like a pannier. Pictures: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B03GQOeMmJJlht8 Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] chainrings... middle vs outer question
Well I'm not sure how visual any transformation centered around chai rings would be... ...but here is a before picture. The after will have to wait 'til after the transformation :) http://www.guu-watanabe.com/pannierosyaree.html#thomas Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: chainrings... middle vs outer question
That's the sort of experience I like to hear! I'm satisfied with no outer ring at all. So I'm covered there. It sounds like I'll be fine with a 32T/46T setup in general, presuming I don't screw something up putting it all together and adjusting the front derailer. I really like the Sugino cranks, so I'll be happy have one on the Bike Friday. It gives me yet another bit of common kit between the Bike Friday and the Hillbornes, sort of a spare part bin. I've already set up the Bike Friday to be like the Hillbornes in several ways: B17 saddle, Bosco-like bars (narrower) with bar-ends-on-thumbies, grip king pedals, schmidt dynamo lighting, nitto F-15, NR-50, and pannier rack... things on the way include love levers, motolites, and the sugino crank. if there were a way to add a double-top-tube I'd probably do it just to finish it off! It'll never ride exactly like the Hillbornes. I don't know how I'd fake the extra rotational inertia or narrower tires or controlled-ness (my Friday's stem riser does move about a bit). But it's already close enough to be the second most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. And, unlike the Hillbornes, I can take it on the train in rush hour, put it in my car quite easily, or travel with it on megabus. Now I'll never be without a multi-mile-capable super-comfortable bike! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 5:35:20 PM UTC-5, dailyrandonneur wrote: I worked through this question on my Bike Friday Pocket Rocket with 451mm wheels when I went to big rings. I set up a 36-48-58 set on a 110/74 crankset, in my case a Suntour XC Pro. Using the Sheldon Brown online gear calculator, this gave me a match to my standard bikes setup. TA sells (or sold, haven't checked recently) a 36 tooth 74 bcd ring; the largest you can fit on that bolt pattern, I understand. I paired it with a Shimano SG-X outer 48t, the one one they sold on their 110/74 MTB setups in the 90s. The new outer is a Sugino flat 58 tooth ring. Using bar end shifters, and Shimano 9-speed chain, if all shifts very well with a Campagnolo triple front derailleur. I'm using the version they sold for their 10-tooth jump 30-40-50 cranksets. I've found these particular fronts to be really versatile, they seem to work a little better under load and over a broad range than Shimano's road front triples. I think any good ramped outer from Shimano, better yet a TA Zephyr, will make a good middle ring. It's doing essentially the same job in the middle, picking up and dropping the chain to the smaller ring next to it. The question will be whether you are satisfied with a flat outer ring. Good luck -- Ed Felker Washington, DC On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 4:27:38 PM UTC-4, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: Hi! Has anyone used the 46T Origin-8 chainring sold by RBW (or one like it) in the middle position on the RBW-sold Sugino crank (or one like it)? Any comments on how well it works or worked? If you got it to work well enough for you, was there anything non-obvious that you had to do to make that happen? So here's the deal: I have three bikes, two Hillbornes and a Bike Friday (406BSD wheels). The Hillbornes have the triple Sugino cranks sold by RBW. The Bike Friday came with a 130BCD triple crank, 52T/42T/30T. I got rid of the 52T chainring because I never used it; higher than I want in general. Replacing the 42T middle chainring with a 44T was an improvement in the overall gearing on the Bike Friday and leads me to want to try a 46T. However, as another goal I'd like to have the same Sugino 110BCD crank on all three bikes. My question above arises because I don't see any 46T-or-greater 110BCD chainring on the web sold as a middle ring. Some, including the 46T 110BCD Origin-8 chainring sold by RBW, are not described as being either explicitly inner, middle, or outer. I note that RBW's web-site says that its 44T chainring can be used as either a middle or an outer; it does *not* say that for the 46T. With respect to a given 110BCD chainring that is sold as a middle vs outer ring for a triple crank, what about the chainring makes it that way (instead of being position-agnostic)? In case it matters to potential respondents... the Hillbornes have 7-speed clusters in the back and the Bike Friday has an 8-speed cluster. Also, I'm uninterested in 9-speed unless I'm forced by product availability to go that way. Fortunately I have predicted the demise of less-than-9-speed drivetrains, thus making it very likely that they'll stay around. I wonder if that principle works when predicting one's own demise? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean P.S. Just so you know I've considered it... the shifting between the 30T inner and the 44T middle chainring on the current Bike Friday setup works well enough for me. I've literally had zero problems, but I've done it rarely enough that it's a very limited sample size. I suspect the 30T
[RBW] chainrings... middle vs outer question
Hi! Has anyone used the 46T Origin-8 chainring sold by RBW (or one like it) in the middle position on the RBW-sold Sugino crank (or one like it)? Any comments on how well it works or worked? If you got it to work well enough for you, was there anything non-obvious that you had to do to make that happen? So here's the deal: I have three bikes, two Hillbornes and a Bike Friday (406BSD wheels). The Hillbornes have the triple Sugino cranks sold by RBW. The Bike Friday came with a 130BCD triple crank, 52T/42T/30T. I got rid of the 52T chainring because I never used it; higher than I want in general. Replacing the 42T middle chainring with a 44T was an improvement in the overall gearing on the Bike Friday and leads me to want to try a 46T. However, as another goal I'd like to have the same Sugino 110BCD crank on all three bikes. My question above arises because I don't see any 46T-or-greater 110BCD chainring on the web sold as a middle ring. Some, including the 46T 110BCD Origin-8 chainring sold by RBW, are not described as being either explicitly inner, middle, or outer. I note that RBW's web-site says that its 44T chainring can be used as either a middle or an outer; it does *not* say that for the 46T. With respect to a given 110BCD chainring that is sold as a middle vs outer ring for a triple crank, what about the chainring makes it that way (instead of being position-agnostic)? In case it matters to potential respondents... the Hillbornes have 7-speed clusters in the back and the Bike Friday has an 8-speed cluster. Also, I'm uninterested in 9-speed unless I'm forced by product availability to go that way. Fortunately I have predicted the demise of less-than-9-speed drivetrains, thus making it very likely that they'll stay around. I wonder if that principle works when predicting one's own demise? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean P.S. Just so you know I've considered it... the shifting between the 30T inner and the 44T middle chainring on the current Bike Friday setup works well enough for me. I've literally had zero problems, but I've done it rarely enough that it's a very limited sample size. I suspect the 30T-46T would be good enough for me also, though I do have a 32T 74BCD chainring waiting in the wings, which I presume would have a decent chance of shifting much like the 30T-44T combination. With the overall gearing on the Bike Friday, goodness knows I'd be happy enough with a 36T inner ring if they are available. -- 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: COUNTRY ROADS ON A COUNTRY BIKE
Is there a small handlebar bag on your Sam at the handlebar/stem junction? What is that? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: tweed bags, canvas bag
Pics by tomorrow Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: tweed bags, canvas bag
Hi, all. For sale (all prices include shipping to CONUS from Chicago area): RBW green tweed SaddleSack Small, very good condition - $110 RBW green tweed TrunkSack Small, very good condition - $90 Duluth Pack green canvas Field Satchel, very good condition - $90 If you have a couple of leather straps the Duluth Pack Field Satchel can hang from the side of a rack like a pannier. PayPal only. Please reply-to-author if interested. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: tweed bags, canvas bag
Adding a fourth bag and a link to pics For sale (all prices include shipping to CONUS from Chicago area): RBW green tweed SaddleSack Small, very good condition - $110 RBW green tweed TrunkSack Small, very good condition - $90 Duluth Pack green canvas Field Satchel, very good condition - $90 Duluth Pack blue canvas Deluxe Shell Bag, fair condition - $35 If you have a couple of leather straps the Duluth Pack Field Satchel can hang from the side of a rack like a pannier. Pictures: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B03GQOeMmJJlht8 Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] FS: tweed bags, canvas bag
Wait! The supposed TrunkSack Small is in fact of course a Li'l Loafer! Just a total brain failure on my part. So... For sale (all prices include shipping to CONUS from Chicago area): RBW green tweed SaddleSack Small, very good condition - $110 RBW green tweed Li'l Loafer, very good condition - $90 Duluth Pack green canvas Field Satchel, very good condition - $90 Duluth Pack blue canvas Deluxe Shell Bag, fair condition - $35 If you have a couple of leather straps the Duluth Pack Field Satchel can hang from the side of a rack like a pannier. Pictures: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B03GQOeMmJJlht8 Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] FS: tweed bags, canvas bag
Dimensionally it is the same as that one. However, it is an earlier generation SaddleSack Small and the closing strap buckles beneath the bag, not above the flap like the current model. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: RBW/MUSA shorts, RBW/MUSA knickers, Minus33 wool shirts
All gone. Will bump thread if anything comes back. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: RBW/MUSA shorts, RBW/MUSA knickers, Minus33 wool shirts
XXL shorts and XXXL shirts gone. Remaining are: XXXL Butternut/Olive RBW/MUSA shorts (2 pair) - $15 each, shipped XXL Black RBW/MUSA knickers - $45, shipped Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] kucharik sizing - any experiences?
Contemplating Kucharik wool jerseys/knickers/tights. Can anyone compare the Kucharik jersey sizing to, say, an Ibex U60 wool t-shirt (which is styled as relaxed fit)? Also, are the Kucharik knickers/tights such that one is really riding around in their underwear (i.e. literally tight), or are they more like actual clothing? Thanks for any info. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: RBW/MUSA shorts, RBW/MUSA knickers, Minus33 wool shirts
Knickers gone. Remaining: XXXL Butternut/Olive RBW/MUSA shorts (2 pair) - $15 each, shipped Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: RBW/MUSA shorts, RBW/MUSA knickers, Minus33 wool shirts
$5 price drop per item after another week or two I'll find the clothes other homes PM if interested Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] Report on: (1) clamp on rear rack under load; (2) merino under heat
Re: merino +1 at least as high as 85F 50% And for those in mid-ride-variable conditions it shines even more; avoid chills when it drops to 60F and starts to rain. My favorite is the Ibex U60. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: Intelligent design dynamo hubs
Those numbers do seem satisfactory. I certainly don't have any precise measurements of my own. Perhaps if I do get another dynamo wheel I'll go with a lower-drag (smaller wheel) version. My understanding is that the current larger wheel dynamo output specs are something of a legacy from the halogen light era. The Unfortunate Truth is that doing *anything* that makes my riding easier reminds me that losing 20+ lbs of *me* would be a smarter place to start. :) Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2:42:45 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Tom: FWIW, with a SON 20R on a 25 actual diameter wheel, my Edeluxe I puts out usable light, if not full power, starting at about 5 or 6 mph. Full comes on below 10, IIRC. -- 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] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs
Hah! There was a time when the ability to charge my tricorder (for me, an iPhone) or its yet-to-be-produced-analog (precision USB-powered coffee grinder? piezo-electric iced coffee cooler? mobile Bitcoin mine?) would definitely have been a plus. But I have after much time and mileage come to appreciate the simpler things (which actually means I'm too old, tired, and lazy to embrace such complexities). Also, battery life on the iPhone has improved! :) At any rate, it seems my low speed per se probably isn't reason to eschew the lower-drag dynamos. Oh well. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 4:50:02 PM UTC-5, William deRosset wrote: If I were a generally faster rider I might've gotten an SP SV-8 (which I think is the one intended to work with smaller wheels with higher typical rotation rates. But I don't like the notion of worrying about going fast enough to see when I have a choice. Dear Thomas Lynn, Fast enough to see is a brisk walking pace with an SV-8 (or SONdelux) and either a Cyo or an Edelux. Staggering around after an unpaved 300K is not quite fast enough to get out of the flicker zone. The hubs with more poles are better for high-draw use (so those of us who charge their tricorders and other electronic paraphernalia while tootling along) and bikepacking rally riders who push their steeds up long, babyheaded singletrack climbs at night, though most of those I know use battery lights to supplement their hub generator and recharge them with the lights off during the day. Best, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 1:38:34 PM UTC-6, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: I have an SP PV-8 hub on one Hillborne and a current-generation SON28 on another Hillborne. I like them both just fine. I may end up getting another dynamo'd wheel in the future and, barring near-future failure of the one I have, will probably get another SP PV-8 just because it's $150 cheaper. If I were a generally faster rider I might've gotten an SP SV-8 (which I think is the one intended to work with smaller wheels with higher typical rotation rates. But I don't like the notion of worrying about going fast enough to see when I have a choice. I use them both with an Edelux II and find I have plenty of light when I need it, even below 10mph. Off-the-cuff I can't tell whether one hub yields more light than the other at the same speed. Nor can I tell that one is more easy-rolling than the other. Sometimes I do feel that the SON28 is rolls *smoother* but not necessarily *easier*. On both I can feel the resistance when the light is on versus when the light is off. And for both I *think* I can tell that they do not roll as easily as a non-dynamo hub even when the light is off. But assuming that's true it's not nearly enough to make me want to go back to a non-dynamo hub. I would consider going back only if either becomes unreliable as a light source in the next few thousand miles. I got the SON28 simply because I suspected (and still suspect) that it will last longer. With only hundreds of miles on each (all problem free) I can't speak with experience on life expectancy. I'd've been very disappointed if either had had issues before now. I prefer the SON28's connection style but the SP's works fine also. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:53:44 AM UTC-5, Don Funke wrote: Anyone have experience with these hubs? They have some good reviews and are considerably less expensive than some of the german brands. I assume they can be manufactured cheaper without the stringent german regulatory process. http://www.intelligentdesigncycles.com/shop/shutter-precision-hub-dyanmos.html -- 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: Intelligent design dynamo hubs
Well, it's clear to me that the drag-vs-light remains a consideration in choosing between an SP SV-8 and SP PV-8. Even with my SP PV-8 hub (and my SON28, for that matter), there have been a few occasions when I wished my light were brighter at a relatively slow speed when it was in fact brighter at a higher speed. That is, I know there are times I'd prefer it reached higher output sooner. I believe I'm in a minority but I know I'm not alone. Even if one ignores device-charging (in which I'm uninterested), the use of a halogen headlight is not the *only* case where the higher output would be nicer. Right now the absolute drag I have *is never a problem* for me and the slow-speed light output *is*, even if only a small, rare problem. I use a dyno tail light. Some people don't. Maybe that affects my experience. I may someday try an SV-8 wheel to see if the reduction in drag is worth, to me, the reduction in light output. For me neither reduction makes the decision on its own; both reductions are factors to consider. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 12:38:18 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: The hubs that are for smaller wheels will generate full light with modern LED lights at very slow speeds, something less than 5mph, in my experience. In fact, only when I spin my hub by hand, or walk the bike, do I notice less than full output with my 80 lux light. People overestimate the speed required, and thusly suffer hubs with higher rolling resistance. It's an outdated argument that frankly needs to stop being made, unless the person in question is using old school halogen lights. That's the only case under which you really need the higher output. Clearly Rivendell agrees with me, as they sell only the SV-8 version and not the PV-8. I can understand, if you already have the SON28, or one of the Shimano hubs, or the PV-8 that the lower rolling resistance is not worth $100-$300 to fix by buying a new hub. If you are buying one new today though, there's no reason to consider the models with higher resistance. hth/k/bi. On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Thomas Lynn Skean thomasl...@comcast.net javascript: wrote: I have an SP PV-8 hub on one Hillborne and a current-generation SON28 on another Hillborne. I like them both just fine. I may end up getting another dynamo'd wheel in the future and, barring near-future failure of the one I have, will probably get another SP PV-8 just because it's $150 cheaper. If I were a generally faster rider I might've gotten an SP SV-8 (which I think is the one intended to work with smaller wheels with higher typical rotation rates. But I don't like the notion of worrying about going fast enough to see when I have a choice. I use them both with an Edelux II and find I have plenty of light when I need it, even below 10mph. Off-the-cuff I can't tell whether one hub yields more light than the other at the same speed. Nor can I tell that one is more easy-rolling than the other. Sometimes I do feel that the SON28 is rolls *smoother* but not necessarily *easier*. On both I can feel the resistance when the light is on versus when the light is off. And for both I *think* I can tell that they do not roll as easily as a non-dynamo hub even when the light is off. But assuming that's true it's not nearly enough to make me want to go back to a non-dynamo hub. I would consider going back only if either becomes unreliable as a light source in the next few thousand miles. I got the SON28 simply because I suspected (and still suspect) that it will last longer. With only hundreds of miles on each (all problem free) I can't speak with experience on life expectancy. I'd've been very disappointed if either had had issues before now. I prefer the SON28's connection style but the SP's works fine also. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:53:44 AM UTC-5, Don Funke wrote: Anyone have experience with these hubs? They have some good reviews and are considerably less expensive than some of the german brands. I assume they can be manufactured cheaper without the stringent german regulatory process. http://www.intelligentdesigncycles.com/shop/shutter-precision-hub-dyanmos.html -- 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. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- 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
[RBW] Re: XSmall Sackville Saddle Bag ?
The stiff olive or tan canvas retains its boxy shape after many miles. I can not see *easily* into the bag but it isn't a problem for me. When I ride without extra clothing the XS will hold what I take: general flat-fixing stuff (tube/patches/levers/multi-tool; not a spare tire, though) and normal keys/phone/wallet combination. Plus perhaps a snack or two-if-they're-small. Any piece of clothing (even gloves) pushes me into something larger. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 3:17:11 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: I'm thinking about changing my Saluki bag setup from the Barley bag to a front bag and a small saddle bag in back. I would want to put a spare tire, levers, multi tool wallet in it. The zippered opening looks small, can you easily see what's in the bag? What does the shape look like empty? 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.
[RBW] Re: Intelligent design dynamo hubs
I have an SP PV-8 hub on one Hillborne and a current-generation SON28 on another Hillborne. I like them both just fine. I may end up getting another dynamo'd wheel in the future and, barring near-future failure of the one I have, will probably get another SP PV-8 just because it's $150 cheaper. If I were a generally faster rider I might've gotten an SP SV-8 (which I think is the one intended to work with smaller wheels with higher typical rotation rates. But I don't like the notion of worrying about going fast enough to see when I have a choice. I use them both with an Edelux II and find I have plenty of light when I need it, even below 10mph. Off-the-cuff I can't tell whether one hub yields more light than the other at the same speed. Nor can I tell that one is more easy-rolling than the other. Sometimes I do feel that the SON28 is rolls *smoother* but not necessarily *easier*. On both I can feel the resistance when the light is on versus when the light is off. And for both I *think* I can tell that they do not roll as easily as a non-dynamo hub even when the light is off. But assuming that's true it's not nearly enough to make me want to go back to a non-dynamo hub. I would consider going back only if either becomes unreliable as a light source in the next few thousand miles. I got the SON28 simply because I suspected (and still suspect) that it will last longer. With only hundreds of miles on each (all problem free) I can't speak with experience on life expectancy. I'd've been very disappointed if either had had issues before now. I prefer the SON28's connection style but the SP's works fine also. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:53:44 AM UTC-5, Don Funke wrote: Anyone have experience with these hubs? They have some good reviews and are considerably less expensive than some of the german brands. I assume they can be manufactured cheaper without the stringent german regulatory process. http://www.intelligentdesigncycles.com/shop/shutter-precision-hub-dyanmos.html -- 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: Local Rivendell Dealer suggestions for DELMARVA area?
It isn't clear to me how the notion of an RBW bike shop presence would work for anyone except a very few customers. Riding (or even just seeing) a bike before purchasing one can make a difference in customer choice. I believe that a customer with that opportunity would be more likely to buy an RBW bike and, thus, be somewhat more likely to benefit. But surely RBW's dealer network won't be all that big even after an initial foray, so that's not a lot of customers. But can RBW offer the profit margin to the dealer that justifies the dealer's up-front expense, let alone ongoing ones? Will RBW's business-the-way-it's-done-now suffer as a result of having to manage dealer needs? I believe RBW is remarkably efficient at accessing its potential customers. Will bike shops be *more* efficient? Or significantly expand the market? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: MUSA pants in XL
I'm willing to pay in cash (PayPal) or to trade in XXL pants and/or any bike parts I might have and you might need. Of course, trades might get complicated... I'm just saying I'm open to it. Reply-to-author if interested. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: Stolen SimpleOne and a question
An ABUS Bordo 6000 75cm folding lock will fit in a SaddleSack XS/Keven's bag. 75cm is kinda short for a lock in general, but I find it more useful than a normal-sized U-lock. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: RBW/MUSA shorts, RBW/MUSA knickers, Minus33 wool shirts
My Loss Is Your Gain! Having reduced my mass to a certain degree, it is time to sell some items I hope never to fit again. So I have for sale the following items, all purchased over the last 5 years. All used but not abused. All fully functional. XXXL Butternut/Olive RBW/MUSA shorts (2 pair) - $20 each, shipped XXL Grey/Blue RBW/MUSA shorts (2 pair) - $25 each, shipped XXL Chocolate/Blue RBW/MUSA shorts - $25, shipped XXL Black RBW/MUSA knickers - $50, shipped XXXL Blue Minus33 brand lightweight wool short-sleeve shirt (kinda form-fitting in a never-appropriate-for-me sorta way) - $20, shipped XXXL Green Minus33 brand lightweight wool short-sleeve shirt (kinda form-fitting in a never-appriopriate-for-me sorta way) - $20, shipped Please reply-to-author if interested. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 Large Sackville
Thank goodness. I need a(nother) Large SaddleSack like I need electronic disc brakes. But I've always wanted a tan one... Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: Vittoria Voyager/Rando Hyper riders ..... Tread Life
Can't say what's common. But I have noticed that my Rando Hyper 700x38 tires have worn generally more quickly. I'm sure I have more than 1000 miles on them (probably less than 2000). They certainly aren't worn down to the fabric core but are more bare than my Schwalbe Delta Cruisers of similar usage on my other bike. I keep them pumped higher than 50psi, that's for sure. Probably 65+ psi. It's a trade off I recognize. I do enjoy riding on them, though. The size and weight work very well on my VO-befendered Hillborne. They do ride wonderfully. When time comes to replace them, I may get them again even if they don't last as long as some other tires would. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 7:23:33 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: For those here who use the Vittoria Voyager/Rando Hyper tires , how has your lifespan been ? The 38/40mm set I installed last summer and ridden not much more than 1000 miles is already down to the fabric core in the rear. No tire I have ever ridden on any bike has ever worn so fast . They ride wonderfully, but the wear is shocking . Is this common for these tires ? -- 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: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.
Hear hear! If you can only get one, a Sam is a good choice. In fact, when desirous of a second bike, I got yet another Hillborne. At the time I weighed enough that it was probably truly warranted in some sense: I never ride for speed, always want to carry stuff, and was (and still am) fat to boot. I do ride year round, I do ride on rough roads and moderate trails, I do ride tens of miles when I can, and I do want to know that the bike is not become mis-shapen just because it's me riding. Sounds like a job for a Hillborne. I do now weigh somewhat less and sometimes I wonder... would my second bike have been something else in these current improved circumstances? A Hilsen-type? A singlespeed? A (gasp) road bike? Alas, I seriously doubt I'll ever know. My Hillbornes are the bees knees. And there's always at least one ready to go! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11:54:52 PM UTC-5, Tom Virgil wrote: ... Sam Hilborne is my goto bike for just about anything other than extended rides. Spandex, street clothes, board shorts, get on Sam and ride. One block in the hood or ten miles. He has a lot of Nitto for carrying things, but most of the time gets ridden naked with the exception of an Acorn glove compartment and tool roll. I have had great support from Rivendell (in particular, Jared) but have not needed it for some time. If you could have only one bike, this would be the bike. ... -- 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: Stolen SimpleOne and a question
+1 I have them on both Hillbornes. For me the weight is weight well spent. In low/moderate-risk suburbia I park in lots of places where this is more than what's really called-for but is probably as convenient as locking gets. And in conjunction with a more robust lock it's just that much more dissuasive. My attitude towards security went from find the best to be reasonable when I had to steal my own bike once, due to a lost key. I got first-hand exposure to something that was merely abstract until then: Stealing almost any bike under almost any circumstance is *trivial* to any one who *intends* to do it. Took me 45 seconds, first time trying (honest! :)). Security is about making it really inconvenient, not about making it physically difficult. When I walk away from my bike, I don't imagine it's existentially protected from theft. In my environs, my bikes' double-top-tubes, lugs, wet paint, and super-high handlebars may provide more protection than choosing a high-end lock over a low-end lock. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 9:40:31 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: was thinking about this theft, and wanted to take a moment to reccomend the Abus wheel locks: http://www.abus.com/us/Recreational-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/Frame-Locks They're not super secure like a u-lock, but are really good for when you're just running in somewhere and want the peace of mind of a locked bike. On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com javascript: wrote: In case you missed it, here is Clayton's 62 cm QB frame for sale. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/D1CYvFT0Wmk With abandon, Patrick -- 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. -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Curious: saddle bags versus panniers?
The romance has overtaken me! Panniers, saddlebag, handlebar bag, folder frontbag, rack trunk, frame bag, basket bag... as long as it's canvas and supported by steel and/or leather if at all practical... I love it. As for Arkel/Ortlieb/other... the fine well-engineered examples have decided advantages... sometimes it's shape, rigidity, organization, ruggedness, sheer size... But I love the romance. So give me canvas. Saddlebags for a more carefree, lighter approach, with or without a rack. Panniers for larger loads or more potential. Front bag on the Bike Friday with its Brompton-style luggage mount. Handlebar bag for accessibility (though nothing beats RandiJo's Bartender for sheer convenience). Basket bags if baskets are already attached from some prior particular need. Rack trunks hold tools up front and a growler in the back. Precisely because I can not just settle on which bag type is generally more useful/appealing I often end up (over years) with the near-complete gruppo of any bag brand/design I find appealing. Though of Ostriches I still have only the one bag, the DLX pannier. The Big Bicycling! Excellent equipment! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] How old is your Hillborne? Really
Yes, though more with polite surprise than actual disbelief (i. e. rudeness). For me I'm pretty sure the double top tube is what compels the question. I'm sure the lugs help. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean 2x 60cm DTT Waterford Hillbornes -- 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] baggins and sackville
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B03GRMtznGcP7b7 they work well together each can hold a growler or better yet, both I do love bike bags. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: What do Rivendell Riders use for rear derailers?
rapid rise, lx or xt if/when I burn through my stock, though, I'll get those micro shift RD10 silver thingies... they look great! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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 - MUSA XXL blue chambray shirt
I love my new black chambray shirt but am not anxious to have two identical shirts. If you have a blue XXL that you wouldn't mind parting with, please let me know via reply-to-author. I suspect we could work out a mutually satisfactory deal. Thanks! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] Edelux II senso function reviews needed please
I have an Edelux II on all three bikes and could not be happier with the senso function. The light has always been on when I thought it should be on. I no longer think about light; it's just there in abundance. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean 2 Hillbornes and a Bike Friday Diamond Tourist -- 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] Edelux II senso function reviews needed please
Sorry, forgot to mention, on the Hillbornes I originally mounted both on a long 6mm bolt with spacers on the left front eyelet of a Nitto Mini rack. I switched to using the bracket sold by Boulder Bike on one bike but have not had any incentive to do so on the other. The rack is occupied by a TrunkSack Small on both bikes; I haven't noticed any light interference on either. There's no meaningful mechanical interference with the bag in use on either bike. I'll get pictures tomorrow. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] nitto pannier racks on a 20 folding bike
Anyone ever put a nitto pannier rack on a 20 wheel folding bike? If so, how'd it turn out? Heel strike with normal panniers? What specific model of bike/rack/panniers were involved? What size bike? Any special installation hints/tips? Any info would be appreciated. I'm contemplating getting a nitto pannier rack for my Hillbornes and possibly my Bike Friday New World Tourist. Thanks! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean who for many reasons is greatly anticipating summer -- 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: Advantages of Multiple-Riv Homes
I have two nearly identical Hillbornes (2010 and 2012). For me, the advantages are 1. redundancy - in case I want to tinker with one, the other remains rideable without any compromise in enjoyment 2. winter readiness - when appropriate, one Hillborne has studded tires all the time (Chicago area) Interestingly, I don't think these two are the start of an N+1 lifestyle. Sure, I dream of having at least one of every kind of bike that ever appealed to me (a single speed, a mixte, an internal gear bike, a bombproof bike, a fast bike, etc.). But that's not driving bike-buying choices (yet?). I have however recently purchased a Bike Friday, because I've wanted a folding bike even before I had the first Hillborne. They represent personal mobility in a way that full-size bikes do not. Trust me, it's about as similar to my Hillbornes as a 20-wheeled bike can be (very high albatross bars, seatpost with generous setback to correct for the steep 73-degree seat tube, dyno lighting, bar-ends on thumbies, grip king pedals, silver everywhere I could put it, and bags and a seat cover by The Fabulous RandiJo herself). Now that I've taken care of the home front and the travel front, I think I'm done buying new bikes until my ship comes in or I need a trike. Oh wait... I left trike off of the appealing bikes list above. Note that recumbent is not on that list... just never wanted one. If/when that ship comes in, one of the earlier uses of my new-found wealth will be a physical trip to RBW, where I will order one or two each of the Cheviot, Roadeo, ThenCurrentQuickSimple, AHH, and Bombadil. And a custom, of course. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Monday, March 16, 2015 at 3:51:15 PM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: Between my partner and I, there are 5 Rivs in our basement. Wonderful and a titch embarrassing all at the same time. (in order of joining the household: 50cm saluki, 51cm protobleriot, 58cm quickbeam, 46 custom appaloosa, 60cm cheviot) This past week, a friend visited from San Francisco. Given our unseasonably warm weather and basement full of options, we suggested riding bikes to a restaurant for dinner. It was a nice surprise and a lovely ride! He took the dyno-hubbed Cheviot down the Minneapolis Greenway with us and was smiling like a kid the whole time. It was fantastic to be able to have Rivs in a few different styles and sizes and be able to offer one to a guest. It made the evening memorable. What's your favorite advantage? -- 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: frame repair in Chicago
Thanks to all for the suggestions. I get the impression that this job is too small (as defined by what I'm willing to pay) for it to be part of somebody's actual business. I think I will simply try to re-mount the kickstand retro style (with a plate above the chainstays and a long bolt). I may later try to remove the kickstand plate myself with a grinder if I think I can do it without totally trashing the frame. If/When I'm ready for a re-paint or develop some more important/extensive repair needs, I'll take the frame to its original manufacturer Waterford (less than two hours away). Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] frame repair in Chicago
Hi, all. I've done a stupid thing and the upshot is that my kickstand plate on a Hillborne is separating from the stays. Does anyone here know who in the Chicagoland area (I live in the western suburbs; closer to me would obviously be great) would be able to remove/repair/replace my kickstand plate? Any ideas as to how much any of those options might cost? Any thoughts whether any re-painting of the frame could be limited to the kickstand plate area (plate, stays, BB shell)? Fortunately, I can still ride the bike right now. But of course I'd rather have a healthy, hearty, hale Hillborne. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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: frame repair in Chicago
I definitely would be handing it to someone as a bare frame Thanks for the guesstimates. Here's hoping it's in that ballpark! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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.
