[RBW] Re: Sackville Saddlebag Support

The hupe is a danger to your paint just trying to install it. It's a bugger to get right, so if you're as paranoid about nicks/scratches as I am, you might want to avoid it. I too have heard reports that it will dig in if heavily loaded. If I ever use mine again, it will be on a pre-beausaged

Re: [RBW] Front Rack Bag on Romulus

I had this exact setup on my Romulus. Berthoud, Mark's Rack, Ruffy Tuffys. As others have said, I could feel a difference, but nothing disconcerting. I used a small seatbag for tools tube. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Monday, June 4, 2012 3:25:20 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: I notice an

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

And I'm the one in the long sleeve seersucker shirt with blue helmet and the Hobo handlebar bag on the early Sam Hillborne. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: I'll identify myself with a nice run-on sentence. In

[RBW] Re: Sackville Saddlebag Support

Just to add my two cents, i use a nitto uplift (it's kinda like a bagman only upside down), but that is only on my 'light' bike on which i carry my smaller saddlebags, if it was loaded i'd be worried about sag. as others point out i'd suggest a rear rack, either an r14 (top rack) or a mark's

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

Hi guys, been reading the bosco threads and have had a lingering question. in marc's picture where he puts the bosco on top of the albatross bar, you can see that to get the same back hand position he'd need a much longer stem. so for the folks using this bar, did you get a longer stem to

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bosco bar?

It was actually the pictures of your Hunqapillar with the Boscos that made me say wow! those bars are kinda sweet-looking! I hope you post pictures of your Betty with the Boscos. I'm thinking about getting a pair for my wife's mixte. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

The 10cm stem that I started with is okay but feels confining in slow sharp turns (the close-maneuvering tactical kind). I intend to switch to a 12cm stem. I expect that'll probably make the bars even more comfortable in general. If I were using bar-end shifters, I'd probably try a 13cm or

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

Minh, Speaking for myself, I went with Grant's complete recommendation by choosing the Bullmoose version. I can only say that on my 58 Hunqapillar it puts the ends of the bars in a perfect place as it allows me to be fully upright and relaxed. I believe they are meant to be closer to you than the

[RBW] Re: Price Reduced - FS: 58 Blue Rambouillet, Now $1300 Shipped

Tim: Just wondering if you still have your Rambouillet for sale. I have a riding buddy that might be interested in it. Reply off list if you would. Thanks, Dick On Friday, May 25, 2012 8:05:15 AM UTC-4, tim whalen colorado springs wrote: Some nibbles but no bites so I've cut the

Re: [RBW] Any San Diego Bike Shop Recommendations?

I'll second Mission Hills Bike Shop (141 W. Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103) and Adams Avenue (2606 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116). Although they both are located in central San Diego they are worth a visit. For a shop closer to La Jolla he might stop by a new shop, Cycle Quest, at

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

Well that was so fun it was ridiculous. Great photos Ted and Eric, even better route - many thanks Jim Thill. Oh, and my Hilsen thanks you too, it needed the gravel therapy. Of course, I was punished for leaving the group at Stockholm with 25 miles of headwind back to Red Wing. At least the

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

BTW, I use downtube shifters now and agree that barend shifters might not be so advisable on the Bosco bars. As they are, I get no interferences on tight turns unless I'm straddling the top tube and standing on my feet and need to turn the handlebars sharply. Then again, I'm pretty hefty. René

Re: [RBW] Bullmoose Bosco bar?

I'll do that this weekend or earlier. Thanks for your comments. René On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Rocky B wrote: It was actually the pictures of your Hunqapillar with the Boscos that made me say wow! those bars are kinda sweet-looking! I hope you post pictures of your Betty with the Boscos.

[RBW] FWs FS

I have 11 good condition 14-28 five speeders @14 shipped each and five ditto 14-32 five speeders at $20 shipped each. Plus one 13-30 six speed, ditto, $15 shipped. CONUS; other places at cost. Make offer for all 17 and (very possibly) get a fat discount! Also: TA Pro 5 Vis right/Stronglight 99

[RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

So a few lookers but nothing concrete, my 56cm AHH is still for sale here. It is technically a Hiluki, Serial number SA 226. It has all the rack fittings of the new Hilsens on the midfork and mid seat stay, one eyelet on the front fork, two on the back dropout. Has a kickstand plate, and cast in

Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

Hey Peter, are you selling the bike complete or F/F/HS/brakes? -thanks-Mike On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: So a few lookers but nothing concrete, my 56cm AHH is still for sale here. It is technically a Hiluki, Serial number SA 226. It has all the

[RBW] Re: Wanted: SR / Sakae aluminum all-rounder handlebar

Soma makes a couple of similar looking bars -- the clarence and the condorina seem like they could mate and produce what you're looking for. http://www.somafab.com/parts/handlebar -Dan On Sunday, June 3, 2012 12:56:13 PM UTC-4, erik wrote: Has anyone ever seen one of these? I want a bar like

Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

Sorry, its Frame, Fork, Headset and Brakes. Thanks. On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 11:43 AM, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Peter, are you selling the bike complete or F/F/HS/brakes? -thanks-Mike On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Peter M uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

I could sell the frameset and wheels for $1,500 if anyone was interested. Alfine wheel done by Harris in the rear, front is Rich built, will include the Hetres. Thanks. Peter On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Peter Morgano uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote: Sorry, its Frame, Fork, Headset and

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

And I'm the dapper gal attired in the harris tweed vest, stetson (yes, stetson) wool driving cap, Ibex pinstriped knickers, macrostie town country boots (http://www.bigfoottrail.com/repair.html), and those luscious beloved most sadly discontinued gray wool monkey socks. (I provide these

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 12:30 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: And I'm the dapper gal attired in the harris tweed vest, stetson (yes, stetson) wool driving cap, Ibex pinstriped knickers, macrostie town country boots (http://www.bigfoottrail.com/repair.html), and those luscious beloved most

[RBW] Re: Wanted: SR / Sakae aluminum all-rounder handlebar

Erik I *might *have a set for you. Kind of long story. I did a bunch of bike work for our Elementary School Dad's Club bicycle-recycle event. One of the bikes I worked on was an 80's sport-touring bike. I swapped the drop bars for my own old set of SR all rounder bars. The bike looked

[RBW] Re: Wanted: SR / Sakae aluminum all-rounder handlebar

Erik I do have a set for you. Doug says I can have them back. Let's figure out a small PTA donation + shipping = price if you want them. Bill On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 9:47:08 AM UTC-7, William wrote: Erik I *might *have a set for you. Kind of long story. I did a bunch of bike work

[RBW] My 650B conversion progress report

My Miyata 650B conversion is coming along. I built the rear wheel last night. I'm thinking of it as a very low-budget Bleriot. Bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7341918544/in/photostream Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/sets/72157629709054752/ The strangest

Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

Is the creamsicle bike a rebadged Saluki, too? Me thinks you have it confused with the green one. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 9:06:52 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: I could sell the frameset and wheels for $1,500 if anyone was interested. Alfine wheel done by Harris in the

[RBW] FS a NIB Sugino XD2 triple crankset $110 shipped

I picked up this crankset when I was building my wife's Yves Gomez. Riv was out of XD2 cranks at the time, and I got these from another vendor. I had been storing these away for an Atlantis build, but that build is fading into the future horizon. What I really want now is a super fancy set

Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

Haha, that is what I thought too, two re-badged Saluki's but unless I am mistaking the serial numbers it is serial No SA 0213. Which is I believe means Saluki 213, probably very late in the run. I am not sure how early on they got absorbed into the AHH Line but I know the Saluki badging didnt run

[RBW] FS: 61 cm Romulus

All, Am selling this clean Romulus. I have upgraded to Ultegra shifters and will include the bar end shifters, brakes and an extra long stem with the deal. Price $1000 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Pictures are located here:

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted: SR / Sakae aluminum all-rounder handlebar

Erik, I am sure you already know about the alternate 25.4-clamp Jitensha bar, it is a little bit more curvacious than the normal J-bar. Also, GB (of England) once made an All-Rounder bar that is similar to these Sakaes. I have a Phillippe in the stash that is also close, but which I find is not

Re: [RBW] 56cm AHH/Hiluki still for sale

They probably used up Saluki BB shells on hand when they blended Saluki into Hilsen. John at RBW can give you a close estimate on the # of Salukis sold, probably. (He did that when I asked him about Rams at the time they were put to sleep) You could probably get either decal set and headbadge you

[RBW] Re: FS-Rivendell Road Standard FF/HS

. The frame has been sold.Thank you to all who inquired. - Frank On Friday, June 1, 2012 1:16:56 PM UTC-4, frank_a wrote: Hi All, For sale: 59.5 Rivendell Road Standard, frame, fork and headset. This is one of the early Waterford builds with the bi-plane fork, '95 or '96. I have owned

[RBW] Good day of riding.

I find myself incredibly lucky and fortunate to be able to do rides this far and this long. I have very supportive love ones and I'm lucky enough that I have the time to do these rides. I find out more about myself every time I do rides like these. For this Populaire I learned that it was okay

[RBW] Re: My 650B conversion progress report

On Jun 5, 1:09 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My Miyata 650B conversion is coming along.  I built the rear wheel last night.  I'm thinking of it as a very low-budget Bleriot. Looks great! Smart go-anywhere build - I dig it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Wanted: SR / Sakae aluminum all-rounder handlebar

If you are riding with this bar (the Clarence): http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/clarence-bar and you are on a Rivendell that can fit Big Apples, do you get to say, "We have clearance, Clarence?" -Original Message- From: dan gee Sent: Jun 5, 2012 8:44 AM To:

[RBW] Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Disclaimer: This is a very long post and I want to start by stating that I don't mean to start another heated debate on high vs. low trail fork, or Jan vs. Grant philosophies, etc. I just want to describe this experiment and its initial results to the group so anyone thinking along the same lines

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Well written and thoughtful treatment of the subject. I'm super glad you are getting positive results for your substantial efforts. And I for one think the Pacenti crown looks dynamite. On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 1:37:57 PM UTC-7, René wrote: Disclaimer: This is a very long post and I

Re: [RBW] Bosco Bars

Peter, I lean on the knobs I added just as you might with brake hoods on a roadie. The only significant difference is that you can position them where you want on the slope without worrying about a braking position. My upper body weight ends up resting on the fleshy part of my hand

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Kudos to you for doing what you wanted, how you wanted. :-) And thanks for sharing the thorough description with the rest of us. ...but not liking the Hunq gray? Really? We have to talk. ;-) Regards, -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: FS a NIB Sugino XD2 triple crankset $110 shipped

sold On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:16:13 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I picked up this crankset when I was building my wife's Yves Gomez. Riv was out of XD2 cranks at the time, and I got these from another vendor. I had been storing these away for an Atlantis build, but that build is fading

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Wow. This sounds like an amazing project. It's nice to know that the bikes retain the positive aspects of their handling without adding many (if any) negative aspects when going to low-trail. I'm super tempted to try the same for my Bleriot! -J On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 4:37:57 PM UTC-4, René

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Rene: You are indeed brave to post about your experiment, and I hope everyone else reviews it thoughtfully. Something we all need to keep in mind is that as brilliant a designer as Grant is, every bike is the sum of a large number of compromises. The fewer the compromises, the more specialized

[RBW] Re: Good day of riding.

Well documented; I especially like the mood of the fog photos in BW. Looks like a fun ride. dougP On Jun 5, 12:36 pm, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I find myself incredibly lucky and fortunate to be able to do rides this far and this long. I have very supportive love ones

Re: [RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

On Tue, 2012-06-05 at 15:41 -0700, dougP wrote: Something we all need to keep in mind is that as brilliant a designer as Grant is, every bike is the sum of a large number of compromises. The fewer the compromises, the more specialized and hence less versatile a bike is. For me, one of the

Re: [RBW] Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Rene: very interesting experiment; please continue to report as you add loads and about the Atlantis when you get it back and built. I gather that your riding position involves a high bar, and that your weight is concentrated toward the back end of the bike? I wonder how your H and A would have

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Rene, Can you comment on toe overlap between the different forks on your Atlantis. It looks like you ride a 58cm and have a small amount of overlap here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/6617229451/in/photostream/. Very curious to know if the low-trail fork eliminates any TCO as I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Thank you all for your comments and feedback, and for appreciating my intent in this post. @C.J.: I'll comment on the toe overlap when I get the Atlantis with the low trail fork installed. I have no toe overlap on the Hunqapillar. @Patrick: Yes, I ride with my bars higher than the saddle and

Re: [RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Rene, Thanks for your write up. Very interesting. I have some thoughts about the low-trail issue, FWIW. I definitely noticed a difference in handling between the low trail bike (a Toei I had for a while) and a Riv, which I assume may be attributable to the difference in trail. The hard

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

finally came out of the closet.. eh Doug. My personal experience is that without the front load the Riv is more stable and funner to ride. Adding a medium weight upfront/above wheel load changes the equation. ~mike On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 3:41:20 PM UTC-7, dougP wrote: Rene: You

RE: [RBW] Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

I am always impressed with people who can put this type of thought and effort into a bike project. I have an Atlantis and a Rambouillet. I have ridden many brevets including 1200k's on the Rambouillet using a large front handlebar bag. The only problem I have encountered is climbing at

Re: [RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

On Jun 5, 2012, at 6:27 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Tue, 2012-06-05 at 15:41 -0700, dougP wrote: Something we all need to keep in mind is that as brilliant a designer as Grant is, every bike is the sum of a large number of compromises. The fewer the compromises, the more specialized and

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Interesting write up. I noticed in the pictures that your load is fairly forward relative to the front axle. I am assuming that is so because you've chosen swept back bars (those new Boscos) and your stem is therefore necessarily longer than normal to compensate. The long stem means the front

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

I'm the guy in the blue shirt riding the Hunq with the Slickersack up front. It was truly a memorable weekend - really great to meet Ted, Sean, Eric and all the rest of the crew with special thanks to Jim for his excellent leadership. The Maiden Rock to Stockholm leg via the Rustic Rd was

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Tim mentioned The important thing IMHO is that people find bikes that ride the way they like bikes to ride. That way they will ride more and will have fun. That is what it's all about. Whatever works for you may be vastly different than what works for me. Rider weight, riding style and how the

Re: [RBW] Front Rack Bag on Romulus

Ordered the Mark's Rack. Thank you everyone for your input. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/JwLn8X33QXsJ. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Will, You are right about the Pass Stow rack putting the load high and forward. I liked it and wanted to try it since it allows both the Porteur bag type, front panniers and any other load that requires a flat surface which also works great for baskets. It fits very well with the Bosco bars, but

[RBW] Re: Low Trail Fork Experiment ... FYI only - Not intended to start another debate...

Rene, Another member JimG and I both did something in the same vein. Jim had a 80's Trek 400http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/5646813626/in/set-72157618420547360/that he turned into a bike with low trail front end geometry using a Kogswell fork. I did the same to my 80's Specialized

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

Thanks for the kind words Bobby. But I'm going to have to disagree with you. I strongly believe that Grant's attitude with bikes and he tenacity to develop products and bikes that not only caters to the needs of normal people but also brings like minded normal people together. It's only

[RBW] Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

I hear by open up the table for the first annual (hopefully) Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition. I know it's kind of late but with school just ending this was the last thing that crossed my mind. But I digress, Mr.Grant PetersEn is book signing/reading near the Warming Hut under the Golden Gate

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

Hey Manny, Send me a link or something to ... your source of info. My schedule mentions something at the Park, but doesn't say any more---no time, no agenda or anything. I'll be where I gotta when I hafta...no problem...but tell me what you know. PM is fine. On Jun 5, 9:34 pm, Manuel Acosta

[RBW] Re: Riv Rally Midwest

Thanks to everybody who joined this event! Here's my synopsis of events, in mostly photo-format. http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2012/06/photos-from-rivendell-rally-of-2012.html On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:06:09 PM UTC-5, Doug Magney wrote: I'm the guy in the blue shirt riding the Hunq

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Rally Bay Area Edition.

Link proves that I didn't make it up: http://www.parksconservancy.org/events/retail/meet-the-author-grant.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit