[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

Winter's delayed arrival certainly postponed this year's bout of gear testing, but 10°F with blowing wind sure brought it all back. Riding my commuter with bar ends on the drop bars I haven't had any problems steering, braking or shifting with an adequately sized mitt. I do have an ancient

[RBW] Re: Winter gloves

need to get some asap.. Another morning commute (only 2.4miles) and my hands are uncomfortably cold in these leather eddie bauer thermolite gloves -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: A Soma San Marcos (Amos) Build

On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 10:08 PM, Lucero wrote: > > Tim, feel free to drop those new photos into this thread if/when you snap > them. Looks like an awesome build. I feel the understated Tiburon Blue > suits me better, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't think the

Re: [RBW] Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Patrick, the blue loctite hardens (and turns red) - it changes composition. The green loctite is made for cylindrical friction fit. I first bought it because I had a problem with an antique-style Malcolm rifle scope slipping in its mounts on a peppery little rolling block carbine.

Re: [RBW] Re: Big bike jinxing- big Clem?

Kai- I'm all set on large bikes, but I do collect records. Especially 60s-70s funk, soul, and R Reply privately if you have some to unload for Clem proceeds. Tim On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 7:58 PM, Kainalu wrote: > Fund raising's all that's left. Anyone collect records

[RBW] FS: VO 700c Fluted 63mm Fenders

I test fitted the front fender on my Clem, looks great, but am going to go fenderless for a little bit and try out some knobbies through the winter. That, coupled with a New Year's resolution to stop stockpiling parts, means these are for sale. VO 700c Fluted 63cm Alloy Fenders Would go great

Re: [RBW] Re: Last s24o of 2015, sleeping under the stars in the cold!

I don't want to hijack this thread, but would like to speak to fat bikes just a bit from my limited experience. I bought a used Pugsley in 2011 and have modified it over the years so that a Moonlander fork will allow a 5 inch tire up front while the rear is limited to 4 inches. I have found

[RBW] Re: NEED a tip for slipping seatpost head

Reid, Really hard to diagnose without actually putting a hand on it, but...how long is the wrench? If it's a small (2" long) wrench, it likely isn't long enough to provide the torque you need to really tighten the post. The wrenches we use in the shop are 4-5" long. Depending on how old

Re: [RBW] NEED a tip for slipping seatpost head

I fixed the opposite problem, nose slipping forward (because I stupidly had the saddle all the way forward on the rails; long story) with blue Locktite on the cradle. The sp in question was a Logic, thus very like, if not identical to, the Crystal Fellow. OTOH, I've since taken to running my

[RBW] Re: NEED a tip for slipping seatpost head

Just a guess, but maybe the bolt is stripped, or just really dry? I know when my seat post was slipping down, I removed the bolt and was surprised to find a few threads had been stripped and it was really dry. I replaced the bolt, applied a bit of Phil grease and was able to tighten the bolt

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

1-800-345-3918 Operators are standing by. I called yesterday to talk about raw Hillborne forks on the Web Specials. I had a delightful conversation with Will, who is travelling to Taiwan this weekend to oversee the assembly of our Ready to Ride Appaloosas. After that pleasant chat, Will

Re: [RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

I think the Straggler looks like a great bike (loved the purple), but I think it would be overbuilt for your needs (randos, centuries). I mean you can do it of course, but the bike is going to be still & solid. That's going to work against you at the 237 kilometer mark! As Bill mentioned, the

Re: [RBW] San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

+1 on this. The Straggler/Cross Check is not optimized with high bars in mind, and that aspect is complicated by a threadless steerer design. Considering you would likely go with swept-back bars, the San Marcos appears to be the better match of the two for your needs. KJ On Wednesday, January

[RBW] Re: Why slick tires don't stick well

303 Aerospace Protectant was recommended by the maker of the Handlebra tape and I use it on my waterproof leather, quality product. I have wondered if it would be worth it to apply this "sunscreen for your stuff" to tire sidewalls, but haven't ever bothered with it. I wonder if it would be

[RBW] Re: FS: Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700x42c tires

Tires are sold. They mounted up as a true 42mm tire on my Mavic A319 rims. Nice and round, very similar profile to Jack Brown except wider and with a bit more sidewall showing. Didn't think to measure the unmounted tire before I shipped them, but I suspect they would be wider than before I

Re: [RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Did you remember to inform Will that we're expecting hourly posts on the blug about how the assembly work is going? :) On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 7:41 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > 1-800-345-3918 Operators are standing by. I called yesterday to talk about > raw Hillborne forks on

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

Some people run the SOMA Wolverine with 650B wheels also. If I wanted to set up a 650B disk road bike today, that would likely be the frameset I'd work with. On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 8:38:38 AM UTC-8, se...@austin.utexas.edu wrote: > > Hi Group, > > I am contemplating a new bike

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Reminded me of a line from yesterday's RBW email: Just call for any reason, even if you don't want to buy anything. > Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 9:41:49 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > 1-800-345-3918 Operators are standing by. > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] For Orange Ramboullet owners

Good stuff for 650b Ram conversions. I had to go even a couple mm lower when I switched from Synergies to A23 650b rims. --Didn't have to file my blue Ram but did switch to Diacompe centerpulls in the rear for the extra reach. Toshi On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 9:34 AM, mikel66...@juno.com

[RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

I would like to add not to use the carbon paste stuff if you don't need it. It scratched the heck out of one of my seatposts and made it more difficult to remove. Its also hard to clean the grit back out. I've never had a seatpost slipping problem but I weigh 140lbs. -Dave On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: For Orange Ramboullet owners

I don't know if 559's would work, but I have 539's on my orange Rambouillet, fitting nicely over 32 mm (actual) Schwalbe Kojaks. It's a great set up, pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/albums/72157635034191456/with/9491264312/ Max Beach -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

You are doubtless right. I used blue because I was ignorant of green; at any rate, blue did worked for both seatpost and slipping cradle. (I later replaced the Syncros with a to-spec Am Classic and, later still, to the current 7410 Dura Ace.) On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 6:43 AM, Ron Mc

[RBW] Re: Joe on the BLUG

Any idea how wide those Choco bars are? I wonder if the larger sizes will have wider bars!? I have the wide Bosco's on my Clementine, but I had chance to see one of the ready to rides @ a local bike shop last week, it was the same size as my medium, but the bars were noticeably narrower. In

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

Sorry, missed the "disc" brakes of the Straggler (in the first paragraph). Luckily both bikes can handle brakes :)! - Sean On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10:38:38 AM UTC-6, se...@austin.utexas.edu wrote: > > Hi Group, > > I am contemplating a new bike build for long distance riding

[RBW] San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

Hi Group, I am contemplating a new bike build for long distance riding (centuries, rando rides, etc.). I have neck issues so comfort is a must. I currently ride and commute on a LHT with a very upright riding position. I'm considering a Soma (Riv) San Marcos or a Surly 650B Straggler. Both

Re: [RBW] San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

FYI, the 650b San Marcos fits 650 x 42 tires, or 650 x 38 tires with P45 fenders. The San Marcos would be a lighter, more compliant, more road-oriented bike. The Straggler would be heavier, more tour-capable, more off-road-capable bike. The Straggler would be more similar to your LHT, where the

[RBW] Re: 7-yr Hilsen Review

Love the color, fit look is great. I would like to hear your thoughts on the Hilsen vs a low trail bike. In many ways I prefer the road feel and manners of my 650b Bleriot vs the low trail, light tubes of the Rawland Stag which I got rolling in 2015. My front bag capacity needs are low, I

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

I don't think you can squeeze 42 mm tires with fenders. Soma's website states 38 mm without fenders 35 mm with. From what I can tell you can get the Straggler as a complete bike or a frame only. On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 4:48:59 PM UTC-5, se...@austin.utexas.edu wrote: > > Thanks for

[RBW] I bought a Clem!

Whelp, this wasn't quite the plan to start the new year (SPOILER: I didn't have one). The Riv email this week alerted me that there might be a few 45cm Clem frames still in stock, then no more 45s for an age or two. Well this creaky old guy prefers the low stepover of that bike, and I have

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

After I broke a well-used T/A left side crank arm, I ended up buying a Sun XCD crank from Japan, for a wheelset and fender rebuild. The new chainline was also a bit better, mostly because it better fit the JIS tapers on my SKF bb (which I think was at least part of the reason the older TA

[RBW] Re: A cool SILVER component they should make.

hi Lungimsam, Search on eBay for Paddy The Pedaller Bicycles. He makes nice, silver down tube shifter adapters. I bought from him back in '10 for my Sam H. Worked beautifully. I would send photos of mine and a link if I weren't out on my I phone. Bill in Westchester, NY -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

According to Surly's web site http://surlybikes.com/bikes/straggler/frame_highlights / / /*Tire Clearance*/ // /Our Fatties Fit Fine (FFF) stays and our beautiful slope-crowned custom fork provide room for tires up to 700c x 42mm! With fenders!/ On 01/06/2016 06:31 PM, A CT Cyclist wrote: I

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

I always like your drivetrain pics, Ron. I usually stare at them for a bit :-) KJ On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:09:38 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > After I broke a well-used T/A left side crank arm, I ended up buying a Sun > XCD crank from Japan, for a wheelset and fender rebuild. > The

Re: [RBW] Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

They are cold-forged and, FWIW, there are adapters available for 110 and 130 BCD rings. http://sunxcd.net/cranks/ On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 4:12:30 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Are these cold forged, as I think the Pro 5 Vis is? > > They do look nice, but IIRC, the Velo Orange

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Or 603? Oil resistant! http://www.na.henkel-adhesives.com/industrial/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797714087937 638, maybe even better? http://www.na.henkel-adhesives.com/industrial/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797714153473 On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 3:24 PM, Jim Bronson

Re: [RBW] San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

I own a 51 cm Soma San Marco and I love it I have wide drop bars set up ~3 inches above my saddle with a 50 cm stem and I love it. I haven't ever ridden a Straggler but there are a few things that keep me from pursuing it. 1- the geometry is quite different, seat tube angle for Straggler = 74

[RBW] Re: I bought a Clem!

I can sympathize. Joe just paypalled a MASSIVE quantity of funds over to me. Trust me, I know he had to scrimp to pay for a Clem frame in addition. :-) Congrats! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 3:15:34 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Thanks. It took a bit of

Re: [RBW] Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

Are these cold forged, as I think the Pro 5 Vis is? They do look nice, but IIRC, the Velo Orange copies of the Cyclotourist were not as good as the original. On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Jack Doran wrote: > They are as beautiful as the venerable TA Cyclotouriste

[RBW] I bought a Clem!

So glad it worked out so well. I will look forward to seeing photos of the build. Enjoy the new 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] Re: I bought a Clem!

I love the green. It is my favorite of the colors. Congratulations on what I think was an excellent decision. (I have absolutely NO justification to buy a clementine, but I still really want one. They are so much fun) > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

Thanks for your response, Ron. Glad to hear some feedback on them. And that set up looks awfully pretty! I was wondering about the exact q factor since i couldn't find anything about it online, but it's good to know that they're at least somewhat wider than TA. Just out of curiosity, what was

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

sorry, it is in fact Loctite Green 609 On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 3:01:41 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > 290, not 209, correct? > > On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Ron Mc > wrote: > > if that's not enough, try loctite Green (209) on the post > > > > --

[RBW] I bought a Clem!

Thanks. It took a bit of finances juggling, but doesn't it always? It's a good price for a great frame, and I'd already talked myself in and out of it several times last year. It was time to JUMP. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Just a guess, but perhaps the principal problem is the tires? FWIW, the last BQ had a review of the Islabike, or one model thereof. Having grown up myself with the old JC Higgins cruisers, I'm tempted to say, "Let the kids learn on heavy, slow (but not junk! Not Walmart!) bikes; any bike for a

[RBW] Re: Why slick tires don't stick well

As long as the casing isn't fraying, your tires should be fine to ride. They won't just rip in half and explode. Deterioration due to UV or ozone is easy to see - look at an abandoned bike somewhere, and you'll see the "dry rot" on the tires. Most black tires use more rubber on the sidewalls,

Re: [RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

Of course fff on a Surly but I was talking about the Soma San Marco, which if I understand correctly Sean is now leaning towards. On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6:46:03 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > According to Surly's web site > http://surlybikes.com/bikes/straggler/frame_highlights

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

I think Peter's dead on, it may have not seated deeply enough, and I maybe contact stresses were too high. or it may have just been seated too many times on too many tapers. I didn't know the age of it, it was a

[RBW] Re: I bought a Clem!

Congratulations! I'm not a big fan of the direction in which RBW is going with their bicycle designs but a green 52cm Clem frameset is appealing. That green is spectacular and the 650B wheel size alleviates some of my concerns with RBW's newer designs. On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Leah, you stated " Islabikes, but they are spendy and I can find almost no info about them online." Link below is to their Size Guide, which gives minimum and maximum PBH for their models. Seems fairly comprehensive. http://www.islabikes.com/size-guide/ Measuring PBH could be tricky.

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

There may be nothing wrong with the bike. I noticed with my kids when they learned to ride a bike, they had a certain pattern of pedaling that they preferred: to stand up and pedal for a number of strokes, then to sit and coast briefly, then to stand and pedal again. It may have something to

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

ps, 48T on the gear chart was right out, it overlapped on 4 gears. -- 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] I bought a Clem!

It's pretty great! I'd walked away from several shots at this before, so when Will tells you he's looking at the last one in your size, and you can buy just the frameset, well... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] I bought a Clem!

Nice going, Joe! Isn't it great when a great plan falls into your lap like that? Or even better, how wise you are to recognize an opportunity and grab it before it slipped away. Brilliant! Now, be sure to show it off... Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: New Cheviot build for my wife.

Gorgeous. I love how you built it up. I also put my light on the front rack and have a small Wald basket on my custom mixte. On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 8:51:07 PM UTC-8, Keith Muller wrote: > > Just finished up a new 50cm Cheviot build for my wife. I have a couple > finishing details to

[RBW] Tuning SunRace Thumbies

Hi all, I was lucky enough to get one of the complete Clems and have been able to put about 250mi on it so far. Around the middle of December I had a couple of experiences where the chain seemed to slip when peddling and under load. This is my first friction shifting bike, so I thought it

[RBW] Re: I bought a Clem!

Don't spend it all in one place, William! ;-) -- 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: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

Obviously, Ron's answer (when/if he supplies one) will trump mine, but: Since the TA Pro V was an ISO crank (in all its generations, AFAIK), and the end of the ISO taper is smaller than JIS, a JIS spindle sits several millimeters (approximately 4.5mm) shallower in the crankarm spindle hole

[RBW] Re: I bought a Clem!

I hear ya, Chris. Aesthetically my eye is drawn to the "normal" look of the level-ish toptubes of the Roadeo and Atlantis, but functionally the "expanded frame" geometry Riv is pursuing now makes more sense for me. Maybe I'm just spoiled by folders with the frame way down there, but I just

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Thank you, I did see the website and their sizing guide. I meant that I don't see many reviews from owners, and I like to read reviews before dropping that kind of money. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6, 2016, at 5:26 PM, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Leah, > > you

[RBW] Re: NEED a tip for slipping seatpost head

Thanks for all the ideas, guys. I'll start with a longer wrench, grease, cleaning the surfaces, then go to lock tite. Unfortunately, my neighborhood has no tool rental places that stock gorillas. I'll need to do some research on that. :-) Reid -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: A cool SILVER component they should make.

I'm leaning towards that with silver DT shifters. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

It's a common misunderstanding that TA cranks use ISO threads, when in fact at least the older ones are JIS. The reason is simple: The Japanese copied the Stronglight/Herse/TA taper and then made it their JIS standard. So the JIS taper could also be called "French taper". The ISO standard is

[RBW] Trail

Dave Johnston had a good request on thoughts on trail. Yes it is again the old low trail vs riv geometry. Here are my thoughts. Spoiler - I see the point for both - their are advantages either way. If you are not tired of this debate, have a look and let me know what you think.

[RBW] Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Wait, there was supposed to be a question here. I want to know if anyone has another suggestion or if anyone has an Islabike and felt it was money well spent. My son is small for his age, and I'm not sure I can get him on a big bike, so we run the risk of outgrowing it soon. There's no hope in

[RBW] Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

I bought my 1st grader a new Giant XTC 20 inch bike this summer, so that he could master the 2.5 mile-each-way-all-uphill-on-the-way-back school commute. The bike shop people said Giant makes Trek and Specialized, as well as offer its own line of bikes. At half the cost and the promise of

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Sounds like his saddle should be raised. I'd think with a growing kid that'd be something that would need to be done periodically. As far as the drag: brake pads too rubbing on rim (OR) wheel bearings not adjusted properly or need grease The bike's geometry could have to do with feeling more

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

On 01/06/2016 03:50 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: I think it has 7 gears in the back. Only one in the front. How would I know if a chain was too tight? With 7 in back this won't be applicable, but this article

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

I've read through most of these posts and skimmed the rest, don't see this mentioned: tire pressure, type of tires? Knobbies or street? Good luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

The reviews of the Islabikes in BQ are certainly favorable. Thing is, they don't have much of a distribution network in the US that I can see unless you're in PDX and "ordinary citizens" are put off by that. But in your specific situation, since you bought the Giant at a bike shop, taking

[RBW] Re: San Marcos or Straggler 650B?

> > Thanks for the replies and feedback all! I am thinking the San Marcos > would probably be perfect. Up to this point, I am able to get the bars high > enough on my LHT due to having an uncut steerer, but the quill stem > certainly would provide easier adjustment not to mention be more

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Well, i know almost nothing mechanically. I raised the saddle, so he’s on his tippytoes when he’s got his feet on the ground. His brake pads are not rubbing, so thats not the cause of the drag, either. I don’t know how to describe that drag - it reminds me of fishing and how some fishing poles

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

If he's making it up the hill and not complaining, I wouldn't worry about whether he's seated or standing. It sounds to me like he's doing fine. The new bike is probably heavier than his previous bike and he may need to build up a bit more muscle to cope. If his knees really are coming up too

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

I think it has 7 gears in the back. Only one in the front. How would I know if a chain was too tight? > On Jan 6, 2016, at 12:48 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > > Regarding the resistance: is this bike a single speed? Perhaps the chain is > too tight? > > On Wed, Jan

[RBW] Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

They are as beautiful as the venerable TA Cyclotouriste cranks with a low q factor but at half the price. They're also compatible with Specialites rings, which is nice for the sake of gearing versatility. None of these point to their performance. Have any of you folks tried them or do you know

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Kids bikes can be crappy/slow in a a variety of ways.There have been some suggestions here. There are lots of things you can do on your own, but don't be afraid to take it to the local bike shop, either. If it seems slower than the specialized, do some tests side by side. - Turn them upside

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Sounds like you bought from a LBS. They should have a 30 day tune up, but even if they don't, I think it's fair to go back and explain your concerns to one the more mature staff. On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Edwin W wrote: > Kids bikes can be crappy/slow in a a variety

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Before you consider another bike Leah the one in question needs to be inspected to find where the drag is coming from , that's why he's standing ! Imagine riding in what appears to be a proper gear and your brakes are dragging, or the hubs are dragging within , or the tires/brakes are rubbing

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

All good points. 1. Saddle: I thought exactly this and raised it so that he's now on his tippy toes when his feet are on the ground. He continues to stand, but I do think his knees are better. 2. Brakes: They aren't rubbing, I checked. 3. I don't know how to describe the resistance i feel

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Regarding the resistance: is this bike a single speed? Perhaps the chain is too tight? On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 2:44 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > All good points. > 1. Saddle: I thought exactly this and raised it so that he's now on his > tippy toes when his feet are on the

[RBW] A cool SILVER component they should make.

Although I would understand if they didn't. A downtube shifter boss clamp for their oversized DT's, since they are oversized and finding a 38.1 DT shifter clamp online seems limited to the bulky and industrial aesthaetic Prob solvers version, or the unknown fabricators/vendors on ebay with not

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

290, not 209, correct? On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > if that's not enough, try loctite Green (209) on the post > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Leah, All, I don't have too much useful input other than a little story about when I worked in a specialized shop and assembled kids bikes for weeks on end leading up to christmas and the summer. Most of the bikes come well assembled in the box (rear wheel on). . One bike had the worse bottom

[RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Many local "Ye Ol' Bike Shoppe"s offer free tune-ups for life. Perhaps worth asking if that is the case here? With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 1:19:00 PM UTC-7, LeahFoy wrote: > > I bought my 1st grader a new Giant XTC 20 inch bike this summer, so that > he could master

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

Hi Leah, Put the bike upside down on its handlebars and saddle. (Pasadena style!) Try spinning the wheels-- how do they spin? Are they easy to spin and do they continue to spin for a fairly long time? (Try this with the other kids bikes you have to compare -- the previous 16" and your other

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

You guys are the best. I’ll do the upside down bike activities and then take to LBS. Thanks so much! You may have saved me a few hundred bucks! :) > On Jan 6, 2016, at 1:07 PM, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Hi Leah, > Put the bike upside down on its handlebars and

[RBW] Re: A cool SILVER component they should make.

Oops... I mean 31.8 -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Back to the Drawing Board for Kid Bike

A mechanic may be a good idea , as it must be the hubs. I'm assuming the chain is not rubbing ? Easy tell by a terrible noise. Even a really cheap bike with properly adjusted hubs should have drag like a fishing reel where drag is a good thing ! If the hubs were set too tight or they are not

[RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Thanks for this Mark. I've had issues with the Nitto S-83 slipping in my Sam. I removed it, cleaned all the grease off it and the seat tube and used denatured alcohol to clean any frame saver from the top portion of the seat tube. Then I applies a thin layer of anti-seize to the post. No

Re: [RBW] Re: Tip for Riv owners with slipping seatposts!

Maybe 609? http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/tools/Applicators/Caulk-Sealants/60921-609-general-purpose-retaining-compound-10-ml?infoParam.campaignId=T9F=CjwKEAiAk7O0BRD9_Ka2w_PhwSkSJAAmKswxkr6CBhk8LC19IWGttvLSoe7XebMRa2RsuLn-En3VbRoCPATw_wcB Retaining compound sounds ideal... On Jan 6, 2016