[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson Long Flap

The bag is 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] 59 cm Legolas on CList near me; $1400 f/f/hs

Sweet. I love the blue, too. Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

Thank you posting the link, I really enjoyed reading through the story and seeing your photos. Your writing has the ability to transport readers to the ride, to the cots and bag transfer stations, to the homes and tables along the route. I better appreciate the feat of riding (and preparing

[RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

I'd love to try out the Switchback Hills on my Sam but have to wear my Surly Knards and CdlVs (budget tires, at about $15 apiece) before I'll be willing to spring for them. Please post pictures (and possibly actual measurements) anyone who mounts the Switchbacks! On Friday, August 28, 2015

Re: [RBW] Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

Agreed, provided your frame can fit it. But some older Atlanti and just about all Hillbornes probably couldn't go that wide. Your Fargo would love such width! On Sep 3, 2015, at 7:18 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Oh, don't stop at 47 -- go at least to 50 and, better, 60. A 700C X 60 Rat > Trap

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson Long Flap

I love mine too. I use it for Rando riding. I stuff it full of my powders and Payday bars along with a spare tire, spare tubes, spare lights and batteries and lastly tools. Oh and depending on time of year, clothes as well for cooler temps. It's pretty heavy at the start of the ride but as I

[RBW] Re: Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

Well they may measure narrower but I suspect the ride will be so plush you'll never consider remounting those BB's. Enjoy the ride. ~Hugh On Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 4:23:00 PM UTC-7, A. L Young wrote: > > hey gang, > > The Rat Trap Pass tires arrived today. They fit with ample clearance

Re: [RBW] Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

Oh, don't stop at 47 -- go at least to 50 and, better, 60. A 700C X 60 Rat Trap would be wonderful. On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 9:51 PM, dougP wrote: > Hmmm700 x 45 supple sidewall? Now that would be interesting. > > dougP > > On Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 7:37:03 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

The bright green long chainstay bike was one of the original series of "mystery bike" protos, that Rivendell had Nobilette build as a test bed/demo bike for the concept and was in their showroom for a while before selling it. I had the pleasure of riding it then, and it sold me on the concept

Re: [RBW] Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

I was gonna wait until my current tires wear out to join the RTP club, but after seeing that 'lantis, I'm thinking I'll find a way to get these NOW. >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

Amazing, Takashi! As most here know, my go to tires are: Thunder Burt for my Hunqapillar; Barlow Pass for my Quickbeam. I think you are on to something when you mention that heat could have been a factor with your Barlow Pass ride. I don't track speed, time, distance, etc., but hot rides are

[RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

I installed Rat Trap Pass tires last night on 25mm rims (vintage RM-20). They measure 52mm at 30psi. They fit with room to spare under stainless steel VO fenders. PHOTO 1987 Schwinn Paramountain. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

Thanks for this; very interesting to see that the first 3 on the list are close, and that the F Fred is fastest. I can see how th FFs would be chancey on graveled roads, but fortunately my roads are sandy. I do notice how they roll very nicely on pavement, even at ~18/22. I'll be interested to

[RBW] Re: Speak to me about front loading and rear loading

Timely thread. I recently took the Mark's rack, large Acorn handle bar bag and headlight off of my AHH. I shifted the load to as saddle mounted bag (Sackville medium), mounted the headlight on the front fender and the change has been fantastic. I feel that the bike is performing more in line

[RBW] Re: Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

Beauty. Looks deceivingly comfy. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

Who's to say what riders need and what they don't? To each his own. I like 9 speed 11-34 and wouldn't mind going 10 or even 11 to narrow some of the bigger gaps between gears. OBTW, 1975 called and they want their freewheel back. ;) On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 2:13 PM, Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

What casette do you have on there? That big gear is huge. On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 8:57 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I installed Rat Trap Pass tires last night on 25mm rims (vintage RM-20). > They measure 52mm at 30psi. They fit with room to spare under stainless > steel VO

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

That's a 5 speed freewheel. 14-34. Everything you need, nothing you don't. On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 12:02:46 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > What casette do you have on there? That big gear is huge. > > On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 8:57 AM, Bill Lindsay > wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

OK, that 5-speed 14-34 has everything I need when riding this particular bike, nothing I don't need when riding this particular bike. and I'll remind you that Suntour Winner 5-speed freewheels were still current in 1985 ;-) Bill who-owns-bikes-with-2-5-5-9-9-9-and-10-rear-cogs Lindsay El

Re: [RBW] Re: 26 to 650b hunqapillar

Just went on a 12 mile ride. Went fine. I"m alive ;). I liked the ride a lot actually. Definitely felt a *little* taller. Handling was fine. A tad squirrerly. Kind of reminded me of my issue with the Big Bens on my 26" rims earlier this year that I posted about. I'll give it a few weeks, but

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

Looks good!  On Thursday, September 3, 2015, EGNolan wrote: > Beauty. Looks deceivingly comfy. > > -- > 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,

[RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

My purple Ram: https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO3N9HexyEHaEhA-uNeuhmk-81VFUZB3tUxIyIG David Charlotte, NC On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 2:51:36 PM UTC-4, RJM wrote: > > As soon as I sell a bunch of stuff I'm ordering another Roadeo...(yes, > that will make two. I hav big plans ;) ).

[RBW] Re: 59 cm Legolas on CList near me; $1400 f/f/hs

Phew, The price (and hassle) is just high enough that i'm not tempted :) If this was local i'd have a harder time. On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 11:07:25 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Sweet. I love the blue, too. > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Speak to me about front loading and rear loading

I say with a smile and in jest . . . . For real load haulin" get a trailer . . .. . but seeing how you love to fret , get as many bags as you can with as many pockets as possible and weigh each compartment individually as you fill them . Do a manner of checks and balances and tallies ,

[RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

Sorry. here is a shareable link: https://goo.gl/photos/7JtvdXv67ZWQ4a469 On Thursday, eptember 3, 2015 at 12:57:40 PM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: > > My purple : > > > https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO3N9HexyEHaEhA-uNeuhmk-81VFUZB3tUxIyIG > > David > Charlotte, NC > > On Tuesday, September

[RBW] Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

I tested various 700c (29-inch) tires on a same route to see how they perform, and I thought I'd share the results here. Please note that this is not a detailed study, as I rode only once with

[RBW] Re: MKS sneaker pedal

I've never been able to hang onto a nickel. How do you do that? Michael On Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:12:36 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote: > > I totally mangled the dustcap when servicing my sneaker pedal a month ago. > But the servicing worked. Then a month later a click returned. The

[RBW] WTB - Set of Paul Touring Cantilever Brakes (Silver) - Front & Rear

I'm putting together parts for a build and would like to include Paul Touring Cantis in silver. If you also have silver Paul Canti brake levers, I would be interested as well. Thanks, Steve Cole Arlington, VA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: [BOB] For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

But if I file it off then the square hole I've cut in my fender will become unnecessary... I'll file it now & wait for my Pasela's to wear out & order some of these. Best, Eric Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2015, at 11:44 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: WTB - Set of Paul Touring Cantilever Brakes (Silver) - Front & Rear

The best I can come up with

[RBW] Re: WTB - Set of Paul Touring Cantilever Brakes (Silver) - Front & Rear

Steve, you might want to check Modern Bike. Andy there consistently discounts Paul components, and provides very good service. Regards. On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 4:58:31 AM UTC-5, Steve Cole wrote: > > I'm putting together parts for a build and would like to include Paul > Touring

[RBW] Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

That is a lot of work to do, changing all of those tires! Thanks. Keep doing it and the results will become more meaningful. Very interesting, either way. Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] FS: Orange 54 Rambouillet

Oh c'mon, Dan! Take it for a spin! You'll fall in love! Kitchen Smitchen! -- 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] Glorius/Wilbury maximum tire clearance

My wife has a 56 cm Glorius, and the bike needs new tires. Does anyone know what the maximum tire clearance is for that frame? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

David, That is a beautiful bike. I hope your recovery from this spring's accident is going well. Are you cycling, yet? -Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Re: Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

I also installed the Rat Trap Pass Normal version (non-EL) on my 56cm Atlantis today. This is the only bike I have that has a second wheel set. I rarely use this feature though. The other wheel set has Big Bens and this wheel set had 2.0" Kojaks. Hopefully the Rat Trap will combine the

[RBW] Re: Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

I forgot to mention the Big Bens were of the 2.15" variety. Since we are on the RBW list, I thought I would mention that supple wall tires are not "Riv approved". The folks at Riv HQ prefer more durable tires. To redeem myself to the Riv Gods I'll be keeping the Big Bens on the other wheel

[RBW] Re: Purple for a Riv?

That's one beautiful Davidson, Bill! (Though I'll bet a hard one to touch up! Here's the Imron color I chose for my 1989 custom nickel plated and filet brazed Bontrager CX: http://www.cyclofiend.com/cx/2010/cx057-paulgermain0410.html Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. On Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

Where do I get a freewheel like that Bill? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: Glorius/Wilbury maximum tire clearance

On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 5:59:58 PM UTC-7, Dave C wrote: > > My wife has a 56 cm Glorius, and the bike needs new tires. Does anyone > know what the maximum tire clearance is for that frame? > I don't know how wide you want to go, but my 56 cm Wilbury has no problem running 650B x 42

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

Compass sells 5 and 6 speed cassettes. -- 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] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

Awesome right up and thanks for sharing. Aren't the Thunder Burts also racing tires meant for short term use like the furious freds? Are are those in fact more duarable? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

All I can say is Wow and Thank You. An excellent job and excellent report. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- 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] Re: Rat trap pass tires on Atlantis

Do we know what the stand over height is on the 56cm Atlantis with the RTP 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

Re: [RBW] Rat Trap Pass tires with metal fenders

Just keep your eyes open. It's not the kind of thing I would want to have to find when I need it. If you need it, get ready to pay $100 on eBay or similar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] WTT: Selle Anatomica for Brooks B67

Hey there group! I've got a used Selle Anatomica Titanico saddle in RED, which everyone knows... Red saddles make you faster. SA saddle is nice but not in perfect cosmetic condition. Got about 2/3 of the tensioning screw left. Also, when you wear out the leather, SA will re-leather it for $65

[RBW] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

Thanks, Takashi! I'll add Thunder Burts to my list for the Hunqapillar. On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 3:35:46 AM UTC-4, Takashi wrote: > > > > I tested various 700c (29-inch) tires on a

[RBW] Re: WTB - Set of Paul Touring Cantilever Brakes (Silver) - Front & Rear

I've found them to be tedious - talk to Andy at Modern Bike On Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 7:26:20 AM UTC-5, Garth wrote: > > The best I can come up with > > >

[RBW] Re: WTB - Set of Paul Touring Cantilever Brakes (Silver) - Front & Rear

Tedious ? (laughing) What the heck does this infer ? C'mon . we're talking shopping here . Pick any retailer and ask a hundred people , everyone is convinced that THEIR experience is the ONLY experience ! "I know best, this is how it was and will always be." .. or something like

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

Yeah Leisl , of all the Riv frames I must say your design is the absolute coolest ! *Truly long and low with style* ! I cannot see either why the next production frame will not have the 50cm+ chainstays, given the talk-up in the blug saying essentially "there's no reason why not to" !