Re: [RBW] WTB Bullmoose!

2015-04-07 Thread René Sterental
I have several, but I'm on vacation until next week. Which one are you looking for specifically? René On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, ian m darkgizz...@gmail.com wrote: Do you have a set of neglected Bullmoose bars collecting dust? Please send them my way! I'm mostly looking for the new updated

[RBW] Re: handlebar goodie bags

2015-04-07 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Nice! I've admired those bags on the Randi Jo site several times and am thinking about one for my Saluki... The light mount is very clever to! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17 Standard Antique Brown On Sale

2015-04-07 Thread Ron Mc
if it is black and you were here last month, I would have snagged it. Do you also give a 10% discount if I type in VeloFred? Never mind. On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 10:13:31 PM UTC-5, jinxed wrote: Just a heads up...I have a new B17 champion special in my for sale thread and it's only

Re: [RBW] nitto pannier racks on a 20 folding bike

2015-04-07 Thread Flynn, Hugh
I know Nitto makes a rack for Bromptons (BM-R3), so they may make one for 20” folding bikes as well. Failing that, I know Tubus/Racktime makes one for 20” folding bikes. Nitto also makes the R15, which looks like the smallest of their “full size” racks. I’d think that might work on a 20” bike

[RBW] Re: Putting a rack on a Dave Scott

2015-04-07 Thread Garth
You will be fine adding a rack for light loads . The seatstays and chainstays are both .8mm . See table 4 here . http://desperadocycles.com/Lowdown_On_Tubing.html On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 8:36:29 PM UTC-4, Mike K. wrote: Hi everyone. I've been down to one bike for a while, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Putting a rack on a Dave Scott

2015-04-07 Thread Tim Gavin
Another option, also offered at the Touring store: #2 on that same page http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit%20Solutions/FIT%20SOLUTIONS%20PAGE.htm is a sturdy adapter to attach Tubus classic racks to the QR skewer (for frames like yours without eyelets). Only works with the Classic racks,

[RBW] FS: Carradice Saddlebags - NEW Near-New

2015-04-07 Thread David Hallerman
Hi, Two bags for sale here: *(1) **Carradice Lowsaddle Longflap*, which is brand new, with the tags sill attached. *(2) Carradice Zip Roll *(aka Zipped Roll), which I used for two short rides. This bag is flexible, since it can work as either a saddlebag or a handlebar bag. I'm sure you

[RBW] Re: Putting a rack on a Dave Scott

2015-04-07 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mike, Your biggest challenge will be finding a rack that will be level once connected. This will not be easy since the compact rear triangle geometry of the DS was never intended to have a rack. I suggest you go to some local bike shops and put the burden on them to something that will work.

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B-17 Standard Antique Brown On Sale

2015-04-07 Thread cyclotourist
Velofred is pretty funny self-deprecating sort of a name. I like it! On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 4:41 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: if it is black and you were here last month, I would have snagged it. Do you also give a 10% discount if I type in VeloFred? Never mind. On Monday, April

[RBW] Re: nitto pannier racks on a 20 folding bike

2015-04-07 Thread Takashi
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1mmvbfvt8Ms/VSPbO5TJFwI/ABw/1Lnu-FXidvw/s1600/racks3.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Eir3S9j2CMw/VSPbIN8PoQI/ABo/fSMSALDjg6U/s1600/racks2.jpg Here are photos of Bike Friday Folding Rear Rack (black) and Nitto Big Back Rack (silver).

[RBW] Re: FS: Zefal #4 and Soma clips and straps and Banjo Brothers Bag

2015-04-07 Thread Mike K.
Bump. Take $5 off above prices. Or make me an offer if you are interested in something. - Mike in ATX On Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 5:42:04 PM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: In the spirit of spring cleaning, I have a few tidbits to offer up for folks with new rides coming in. 1. Zefal #4. Mounted

[RBW] Tubeless -- max pressure?

2015-04-07 Thread Tim Gavin
I'm about to build up some wheels for my Riv Road 650b conversion: Pacenti PL23 rims (new design), 36 hole Front Shimano 3N80 dynamo hub, Rear VO Grand Cru touring hub butted spokes I will be installing Panaracer Pari-Moto tires (new design), and I have Pacenti rim tape (tubeless compliant).

Re: [RBW] Tubeless -- max pressure?

2015-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Why not simply use Stan's or Orange Seal in tubes? I found that with pressures in the 50 to 60 psi range, my very, very delicate Parigi Roubaix got no flats at all; this after getting literally 20 flats in the first week after installation but before applying Stan's. OTOH, my 55 mm actual Furious

[RBW] How best to take up fixed/ss chain slack?

2015-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I posted this to the boblist, but I'd like opinions from those on this list who don't read the other and who have experience with this problem. I want to modify my '03 Curt Rivendell to better accommodate chain take-up. The long Campy 1010s theoretically have enough room to accommodate as much as

Re: [RBW] Tubeless -- max pressure?

2015-04-07 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
I try to stay below 45 psi on my tubeless 650b road tires including Pari Moto (old version), Hetre, and Babyshoe Pass. I do not know what the actual safe max PSI is for these tires when run tubeless. Probably depends on the tire and rim combo. The thought of a tire blowoff at speed - e.g.,

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-04-07 Thread Peter Adler
Not sure where this info comes from. I just got my birthday email, which sez: *You are entitled to 10% off a single online purchase up to $300 on your birthday, or on any of the six days that follow it.* So if the birthday thing is no longer in force, somebody at RHQ needs to delete that

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 9 or 10 speed Shimano RD, long cage; bar end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

2015-04-07 Thread Mark Reimer
Hey not so sure about that incompatibility comment... I have the newest version of Dura Ace 10spd bar end shifters, running a Deore long cage derailleur with an 11-36 cassette in the back of my Atlantis. No issues at all! On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 9:07:35 AM UTC-5, Christian wrote: Thanks.

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 9 or 10 speed Shimano RD, long cage; bar end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

2015-04-07 Thread Christian McMillen
Exactly. It's the shifters that count less so than the derailer. The XT M772, with ten speed shifters, should work just fine with a 10 speed cassette. The problems arise when one tries to shift a 10 speed Dynasys derailer with 10 speed road shifters, like the 10 speed Dura Ace bar ends. It

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 9 or 10 speed Shimano RD, long cage; bar end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

2015-04-07 Thread Christian McMillen
Yeah. It's a bummer the Dynasys won't work--and they are cheaper. I have one on my mountain bike and it works quite well with compatible mtb shifters. Christian From my phone. Apologies for typos and brevity. On Apr 7, 2015, at 3:39 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote: Ah

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-04-07 Thread Peter Adler
The key takeaways are that you have to be signed up for the mailing list, and you have to use the discount for an online purchase. On Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 12:19:18 PM UTC-7, sameness wrote: It's still in effect. I just used mine last week. I didn't try to buy a Clem. Jeff Hagedorn

[RBW] Re: Coffee Outside

2015-04-07 Thread sameness
It's still in effect. I just used mine last week. I didn't try to buy a Clem. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:46:25 AM UTC-7, Peter Adler wrote: Not sure where this info comes from... (i)t sounds like the birthday discount is still in effect; it just didn't

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 9 or 10 speed Shimano RD, long cage; bar end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

2015-04-07 Thread Mark Reimer
Ah sorry, I mis-read, I thought it said no MTB derailleurs worked with road shifters. I see now the discussion was specifically about the Dynasys. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 2:37 PM, Christian McMillen christian.w.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: Exactly. It's the shifters that count less so than the

[RBW] Re: My Winter Projects

2015-04-07 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Correction: I received my medium rucksacks from Varusteleka (Helsinki) today, and they're actually the same ones you both have...and they're BIG!! I ordered 4 (which in total cost only 92.75 Euros, or roughly $101 shipped!!. The quality of these bags is IMPRESSIVE... I can't wait to modify

[RBW] Re: How best to take up fixed/ss chain slack?

2015-04-07 Thread Jim M.
Sliding dropouts (Paragon and Blackcat make good ones) are handy, but don't work so well with fenders. I've used the White eccentric rear hub and the Phil Wood eccentric bb. Both are excellent and work with vertical dropouts. The Phil Wood requires an external bearing bb, so no more square

[RBW] Re: How best to take up fixed/ss chain slack?

2015-04-07 Thread Ron Mc
nothing complicated, my buddy just finished up this bike using a Sram two-speed auto hub. He was able to buy a half-link chain link.

[RBW] SFR 400K Brevet 3 28 15

2015-04-07 Thread Eric Norris
My latest video, from the recent 400K brevet: http://youtu.be/8ypRlQQEngE Ric content: lots of steel, leather, canvas, and fenders. Enjoy. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com Twitter @CampyOnlyGuy Blog: CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 9 or 10 speed Shimano RD, long cage; bar end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

2015-04-07 Thread Tim Gavin
It's one of the few Shadow style derailers that comes from the factory with a barrel adjuster on the derailer cable termination point. Yeah, I hate that lack of barrel adjusters. I'm using an M772 on my KOM (with 9-speed bar end shifters) and I had to add an inline cable adjuster (no

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 9 or 10 speed Shimano RD, long cage; bar end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

2015-04-07 Thread Jim Bronson
It would be nice if someone would make some dynasys compatible bar-ends as most of the newer higher end Shimano MTB derailers are dyna-sys. The M592 that Rivendell carries is a good go-to derailer for now, but I wonder how long they are going to keep making them. I have used an M4000 Alivio on

[RBW] Re: How best to take up fixed/ss chain slack?

2015-04-07 Thread Ron Mc
my buddy just finished up this bike using a Sram two-speed auto hub. He was able to buy a half-link chain link. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Viner/564feffd-2c82-47ed-bfab-84694567fa3d.jpg

[RBW] cutting down a stem?

2015-04-07 Thread drew beckmeyer
i'd like to get my handlebars (albatross) a little lower (saddle height), but the technomic stem is too long or the steerer is too tall. i dont have the machinery or tools or knowledge or desire to get into cutting a steerer. is cutting an 3/4-1inch off of a stem something that people do? and

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB/WTT: 9 or 10 speed Shimano RD, long cage; bar end shifters, 9 or 10 speed

2015-04-07 Thread Christian McMillen
The Gevenalle GX shifters and levers are approaching this. They use microshifter bar end shifters mounted to Tektro ml520 levers. The shifters and pods are not yet available on their own, just OEM. when they are they will be the ones that will work with Dynasys.

[RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-07 Thread Ron Mc
I would offer it up for trade on the board first On Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 6:26:36 PM UTC-5, drew beckmeyer wrote: i'd like to get my handlebars (albatross) a little lower (saddle height), but the technomic stem is too long or the steerer is too tall. i dont have the machinery or tools

[RBW] Sam Hillborne and Big Ben 50's revisited

2015-04-07 Thread James Warren
In the fall, I waffled on whether I would do the Big Ben 50's on a blue Sam Hillborne. Well no more waffling. I do it! Photos kind of rushed, but I just wanted to demonstrate the capability: https://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/17070605792/in/photostream/

[RBW] Re: Forlorn hope: very light, silver, narrow 559 bead seat diameter rims?

2015-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Eureka! I just discovered Sun(/Ringle) Equalizer rims: 21 mm wide, claimed 375 grams in the 559 size. And with my almost employee discount I get them for half price: $22 each. I ordered 5. God willing, 2 will go to rebuilds for the '03 wheels, from which the present Sun M14A rims will be built

Re: [RBW] cutting down a stem?

2015-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I've cut an inch or so off a stem with hand tools and lived to tell the tale, but as Ron said, why not ask for a swap? (Now, hearing someone on the *Riv* list complain that he can't get his bar low enough --- does a heart good to hear it!) Patrick just kidding Moore On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 5:26

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Bars, stem, post - Brooks B17 - Tubus Cosmo - SON Classic with Supernova E3 front and rear lights

2015-04-07 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
Brooks SOLD -- 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] Re: Sam Hillborne and Big Ben 50's revisited

2015-04-07 Thread dougP
I now can't decide whether I like it best with Big Ben, Smart Sam, or Barlow Pass. Clearly, further research is required to arrive at a definitive answer. Tough problem; bring as-is on Saturday solicit input from the experts. Hey, I just got the double top tube; you can hoist the bike over

[RBW] Re: Forlorn hope: very light, silver, narrow 559 bead seat diameter rims?

2015-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Just to clarify: These come in a disk only and a MSW -- machined sidewall -- version. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 6:36 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Eureka! I just discovered Sun(/Ringle) Equalizer rims: 21 mm wide, claimed 375 grams in the 559 size. And with my almost employee

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne and Big Ben 50's revisited

2015-04-07 Thread cyclotourist
You're on a *roll*! On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 5:57 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I now can't decide whether I like it best with Big Ben, Smart Sam, or Barlow Pass. Clearly, further research is required to arrive at a definitive answer. Tough problem; bring as-is on Saturday solicit input

[RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-07 Thread lungimsam
I have a professionally cut down Technomic 7cm extension 26.0 clamp stem. They cut about an inch off it at the Rivish LBS near me (College Park Bikes [used to be a Riv dealer]). They said they do that hand mitre-ing if needed. Hand cut and ground with a dremel tool. If interested, PM me. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam 58CM Green Machine Phil Wood Hubs Brooks Nitto

2015-04-07 Thread Hobo
It could potentially be limiting. If you for what ever reason wanted to run a very large rear freewheel cog (24+) with the current chain which would bring the axle all the way forward in the drop out. You would have some clearance problems due to the narrowing of chain stays close to the seat

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Quickbeam 60cm SS/FG Brooks Nitto Hammered Fenders

2015-04-07 Thread Hobo
Sale was pending but the buyer dropped out. On Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:45:26 AM UTC-4, Hobo wrote: Thanks for the responses! The color is Orange for those who are seeing funky colors on their monitors. This bike will make a new owner very proud! Willing to drive a little ways to

[RBW] Re: How best to take up fixed/ss chain slack?

2015-04-07 Thread ian m
I have used a half-link with the WI dual cog, what has been your issue with it? I had this same problem with a Rawland frame that was designed for 650b and canti's but was modified for 700c and caliper brakes (AKA the canti bosses were not brazed on). The brake pads are maxed at the lowest

Re: [RBW] WTB Bullmoose!

2015-04-07 Thread ian m
I didn't know there was more than one model...different reach/rise/sweep? Looking for one most similar to the current offering as I know it will work well for me with my future Clem On Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 4:13:07 AM UTC-7, René wrote: I have several, but I'm on vacation until next week.

[RBW] Clem Presale Complete

2015-04-07 Thread CMR
For those who ordered the Clem, be sure to check your email today for a time-sensitive complete offer. They want an answer by tomorrow! -- 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

[RBW] FS: Nitto S65 Seat Post

2015-04-07 Thread Jenny
Continuing to clean the parts bin - Nitto S65 seat post. Lightly used. $45 includes shipping. Jenny Washington D.C. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Edelux II senso function reviews needed please

2015-04-07 Thread Chris Chen
3. Leave it on all the time. Honestly the original edelux senso seems to work just fine. But I'm a big fan of having the lights on all the time. I came to this conclusion when I was on a camping trip with another rider and his dyno lights were always lit; I could see his taillight in the distance

[RBW] SFR 400K Brevet 3 28 15

2015-04-07 Thread lungimsam
You guys amaze me. I can't get my head around these distances. How many miles do you ride in an average week to be in shape for these kind of rides? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Canti-Rom

2015-04-07 Thread lungimsam
How do you like the cambium? Is it very flexy? -- 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

[RBW] Edelux II senso function reviews needed please

2015-04-07 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
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

[RBW] Edelux II senso function reviews needed please

2015-04-07 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
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

[RBW] Re: Puncture resistance only goes so far.

2015-04-07 Thread William deRosset
Rod, I wouldn't hold my breath on weights or a delivery date. Jan participates in the Poisson d'Avril tradition. Best, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Monday, April 6, 2015 at 5:10:22 PM UTC-6, Rod Holland wrote: Perhaps it's time for a pair of Compass Lark Pass tires?

[RBW] Re: Puncture resistance only goes so far.

2015-04-07 Thread Rod Holland
Very true. But this particular April fish just naturally seemed to fit here... Just in case anyone would actually want such a thing, these folks apparently sell 'em: http://www.airlesstiresnow.com/Bicycle-Tires_c_172.html rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Jan Heine: A Randonneur’s Long Rides and Strong Words | The Bicycle Story

2015-04-07 Thread Don Compton
I first bought a Ram in 2003 and eventually bought tires from Jan. Today I am riding a custom bike designed around some Riv geo and have continued to use Jan's tires ( 700x28 Cerfs). After years of using tires like these I am finally seeing club riders biting the bullet and switching to larger

Re: [RBW] Re: How best to take up fixed/ss chain slack?

2015-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks, Jim. I'm coming to the conclusion that the best solution will be to have my rear dropouts modified by extending their rearward position by 1/4 or so. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Jim M. mather...@gmail.com wrote: Sliding dropouts (Paragon and Blackcat make good ones) are handy, but

Re: [RBW] cutting down a stem?

2015-04-07 Thread Flynn, Hugh
I’ve done this quire a few times on my wife’s 43cm Terry with the shortest head tube/steerer I’ve ever seen. Every stem is pretty much “cut to fit” with that bike. It helps to have: - A decent supply of available quill expander bolts that will actually match the size you are trying to cut

[RBW] Edelux II senso function reviews needed please

2015-04-07 Thread lungimsam
What's your experience with it? This is for the current production *upright* version: 1. Does the senso function work appropriately, or is it unpredictable and unreliable? 2. Works good on a front rack mounted to a braze on that's on the side of the rack? Or does the bag shadow over it

Re: [RBW] Re: How best to take up fixed/ss chain slack?

2015-04-07 Thread Patrick Moore
I neglected to say that the Dingle requires a 9 sp chain, and that there are no half links in that narrow width. On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: nothing complicated, my buddy just finished up this bike using a Sram two-speed auto hub. He was able to buy a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne and Big Ben 50's revisited

2015-04-07 Thread Bruce Smitham
That's one of the many reasons I love my double top tube Sam. On Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 6:52:54 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: You're on a roll! On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 5:57 PM, dougP doug...@cox.net wrote: I now can't decide whether I like it best with Big Ben, Smart Sam, or

Re: [RBW] Edelux II senso function reviews needed please

2015-04-07 Thread Eric Norris
I tried the senso function on an Edelux I and didn’t like it much. The light wouldn’t come on when I thought it should, and did come on (annoyingly) at times when it shouldn’t have. I recently switched to a new dyno hub (Shutter Precision) that is much more efficient than the Schmidt hub I had