Re: [RBW] Patches

I use a hot glue gun to glue 'em on, no follow-up stitching. Probably won't last forever but I haven't lost a patch to the outside world yet. On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Marc Irwin wrote: > I use shoe goo or some other silicone adhesive. Also put a couple > stitches

[RBW] Patches

I use shoe goo or some other silicone adhesive. Also put a couple stitches in a couple places, it's easier than trying to stitch it all the way around. Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Patches

Here's a great inexpensive tool for attaching your patches and to have on hand for repairing canvas bags,shoes, tents, etc. Available at REI and other outdoor retailers. Made in the USA since 1909. Jon http://www.speedystitcher.com/speedy-stitcher-products/ > > > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Patches

Do y'all's bags leak at all where the patch stitches go through? I've been warned about that, so I've been hesitant to poke anything through my bags. Paul in ATL On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 3:11:55 AM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Hi Sean, > > Here's a fine set of patches on Puck's

[RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

If this guy is a designer, then he really doesn't get the concept of, *the devil is in the details*. His bullet list of reasons as to why the bike is all wrong, are actually, when used together produce a harmonious and enjoyable ride. If one were to take anyone of these design features and put

[RBW] Re: 56CM Sam Hillborne - Double Top Tube

Still have this and still considering selling. Now has Albatross bars, cork grips, Sun Race One at a Time shifters. $1700 Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sometimes I am in Grand Rapids so I could bring with. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Patches

Hi Sean, Here's a fine set of patches on Puck's Ostrich bag: https://flic.kr/p/fBK7tv, https://flic.kr/p/fBZpVW, https://flic.kr/p/fBK8DM. The patches I've got are iron-on, and then I baste in some stitches with a matching thread. This one (trigger warning - POLITICAL CONTENT) is ironed on,

Re: [RBW] Re: Patches

Fabric glue sounds like the perfect solution. A quick search at Amazon provided quite a variety of options. I assume that any "permanent" fabric glue should do the trick. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2016, at 8:14 AM, 'peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch >

Re: [RBW] What is the *real* purpose of a rear brake?

I agree with almost all of what you say, except that my old -- very old! -- salmon Kool Stops and even original Matthausers last thousands and thousands of miles on the front-brakes-only of my Rivendell fixies, and I don't use backpressure a great deal, though I am sure that I use it to some

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqa Sizing

One more Hunqa question. It says the bb drop is 80. That seems really high for a MTB. Specially for tall people who will want to run longer cranks. Even the Ogre is 68 and people consider that pretty high. The Salsa 29er is 60. I've never understood why production frames don't decrease the bb drop

[RBW] FS: tektro 559 brake pair + 1 extra

Oh yeah, and these are all recessed mount. Open to offers -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: 130 to 135 OLD

Or, if you are lazy, you can use your off-hand thumb: grip the stay adjacent to the rim wall as you turn the wheel and wrench the spokes with the dominant hand. I built my first and only wheel using bike frame and thumb, and I've trued innumerable others this way. Oh, and you can also use a

[RBW] OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Hello Rivendellians, I have a 1995 Salsa Ala Carte and I'd like to rehab it with a new drive and cockpit. It has the original Salsa chromoly stem 130mm and have considered throwing on a Ritchey 30º rise 80mm stem & straight MTB bar for more comfort. The current setup I'm pretty stretched

[RBW] Re: 130 to 135 OLD

Personally, if I had a perfect wheel built by a professional I would not mess with it at all. Better to get another wheel than try to do something that I am no expert in which is why I pay good money for perfect wheels in the first place so that never need to be touched at all ! Either I

Re: [RBW] Re: Garbage Pail Riv sighted in Berkeley

Hey now, I'm a designer and I went Riv because I think Grant's one of the few always constantly applying the real tenants of design to his work, while a lot of the bigger companies chase something a little closer to fashion. Good design should always seek to first solve the problems of the

[RBW] 56 noodles FS

Nitto noodles 56 cm for sale. 50.00 shipped to continental U.S. 26.0 clamp diameter. Sent from my iPad -- 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] Patches

Thanks for all of the great ideas and photos. I really do like the look of the patches on the bike bags - makes me think that my Ostrich bag will look pretty sharp with a few patches attached to it. Neither my wife or I is very good with a thread and needle. Perhaps the speedy stitcher

[RBW] Re: Patches

I applied the caffeinated wheelmen patch to a canvas bag with fabric glue. This has held tight, was easy to apply, and didn't disrupt the integrity of the bag. On Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 8:33:01 PM UTC-6, SeanMac wrote: > > I need some help understanding bicycle patches. I've never

Re: [RBW] 56 noodles FS

46? love me some wide nooodles On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:54 AM, 'Jennings Kilgore' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Nitto noodles 56 cm for sale. 50.00 shipped to continental U.S. 26.0 > clamp diameter. > > Sent from my iPad > > -- > You received this message

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

> > >- *“Negative” treads*, that just cut grooves into the tire, apparently >are inspired by car tires, where they help prevent hydroplaning. But even >very wide bicycle tires are too narrow for hydroplaning (and our speeds > are >too low, too). Perhaps a fatbike with slick

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqa Sizing

I can't speak to the Bombadil, but, as I've mentioned, I have taken my Hunqapillar on lots of "rough stuff" and when I've ridden with others I've often made it through spots they've struggled with. Does my pedal strike sometimes? Sure. Ways to minimize strike: 1. Improve the line you pick, 2.

[RBW] Re: 130 to 135 OLD

Garth, I've decided to try that first. I'm OCD about cross-chaining, so I don't need the big/big combo to work. I suspect the wheel will be fine with more spacers on each side on my CLEM. Thanks everybody for your info on this subject, it was very educational. -- You received this message

[RBW] OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Hi Hugh, that's a neat old frame with cool cranks, but I wouldn't worry too much about "period correct" if you're going to ride it a lot. A nice Petaluma Salsa is still nice with a modern drivetrain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Hunqapillar on MLK Day

Sunny snow on this VT day. So far the best of 2016: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAsUTEdgiwJ/?taken-by=taraxippoi -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqa Sizing

Rivendells in general have a ton of BB drop. I don't think you will see more drop on any other bike. It's one of the areas that Grant seriously diverges from the traditional crowd. I think one needs to seriously qualify their definition of a "Mountain Bike" before calling the Hunqapillar a

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on MLK Day

Sweet! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12:42:27 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Sunny snow on this VT day. > > So far the best of 2016: > https://www.instagram.com/p/BAsUTEdgiwJ/?taken-by=taraxippoi > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on MLK Day

Hi Deacon, For day rides around 10-30 miles below freezing I use the setup pictured here: 2 small (27 oz) uninsulated and 1 large (32 oz.) insulated Klean Kanteen. All are filled with hot water. I drink the smalls first and the large last. At around 0* F the smalls will freeze shut before I

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on MLK Day

Thanks, Daniel! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 5:26:05 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Hi Deacon, > > For day rides around 10-30 miles below freezing I use the setup pictured > here: 2 small (27 oz) uninsulated and 1 large (32 oz.) insulated Klean > Kanteen. All are

[RBW] New Flickr group

Enlisting those with interesting "Cycles & VW Beetles" images for a new Flickr group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2903365@N24/ Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Some sources in Europe: http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=143272;page=14;menu=1000,2,103,317;mid=0;pgc=0;orderby=4 http://www.xxcycle.com/schwalbe-big-one-hs472-evolution-line-275-x-235-gravel-tire-f,,en.php

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on MLK Day

Daniel, Could you please tell me about your fluid load? I'm curious about the 60-80 oz. of fluid I see you hauling on there (that middle bottle looks like a 40 oz?). It doesn't look like any are insulated? How do you keep it from freezing and is that your typical fluid load? I'm always curious

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

I recently bought a set of 29er SnakeSkins from Bike24 and they finally cleared customs after two weeks in holding. Worked out to $98 with shipping for the pair, so about 40% off U.S prices. I will measure with calipers (though they'll be mounted on a 45mm rim) and report on ride quality when I

[RBW] FS: Parts bin cleanup (wheels, pedals, racks & more)

Hi all - Cleaning-up parts bin. (Please use private message to reply) All prices shipped CONUS. Items mostly likely shipping no earlier than next Saturday. PayPal only (friend or you pay fees). Photos: https://goo.gl/photos/WcWEtgoBeLwpPkcJ9 Pierre (hopefully, there should be a nice table

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

I'm with Joe on this. I suspect you've got 4 visible arms and a hidden 5th one. Like a sugino or a ritchey. That being the case, your measurements and conclusions are right (94/58) and you should be able to find rings. Let me know what rings you want, and I might be able to hook you up.

[RBW] 46 Noodles FS

Yes. 46. My mistake. -- 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: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

4-bolt mtb cranks are 104 and 64, and I don't remember ever seeing a Cook Bros 4-bolt crank. Can you post a pic of it? We should be able to make a good guess about what rings you need by looking at it. On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12:50:32 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > If I use this chart my

Re: [RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

What about sweaty soggy underwear Deacon? I know for money that cotton is less expensive but wool allows moisture to be removed while riding while cotton hold onto it more. Are you willing to ride less comfortable on a bicycle doing long rides? On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Hmm, like Joe, I remember Cook cranks but never heard of a 4 bolt one. 4 arm, yes, with 5 bolts and one hidden. 94/58 was common back then for 5 arm and was never available as a 4 bolt. Here's some info on them : http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Cook_Bros.html If you're saying

[RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Also, Vuelta makes 94 and 58 chainrings too , about Sugino "basic" ring quality and price . -- 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: Hunqapillar on MLK Day

That Hunq looks very well equipped for the ride! -- 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: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Hugh There's a conflict in your measurement procedure, or I'm confused, or both. You say your chainrings all are 4-bolt. That is to say, each chainring is held to the spider with four chainring bolts. Is this right? If so, you measure the BCD by measuring OPPOSITE bolts, not adjacent

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Joe, I'll post a pic tomorrow. I don't get MLK off. I assure you its a 4 bolt crank. On Jan 18, 2016 1:14 PM, "Joe Bernard" wrote: > 4-bolt mtb cranks are 104 and 64, and I don't remember ever seeing a Cook > Bros 4-bolt crank. Can you post a pic of it? We should be able to

[RBW] Re: Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

Deac, check sierra trading post for merino wool http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~men-merino-boxer/?perPage=24 Then check a daily coupon - here's the current one, which isn't great BFH42738 I always keep merino items on my wish list there, and buy them when my coupon is right. -- You

[RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

My Devold wool boxer briefs have torn to shreds after a very respectable three years of abuse. However, the budget would prefer to not pay $45/pair, so I am investigating organic cotton undies (no need to comment of the efficacy or lack thereof of organic clothing — it’s the way I go with

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Here's Sheldon's chart. There are many Shimano 4-bolt mtn cranks, so I'm sure you can find rings without too much problem. I've been quite satisfied with Blackspire rings, which come in 8-speed and with various 4-bolt patterns: http://www.blackspire.com/qs/product/83/5948/263223/0/0 jim m wc

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqa Sizing

I think it's fair to say the Hunqapillar is a trail bike meant to be ridden in a non-thrash way. If the rider is looking for something to leap off roots and rocks at top speed, there's plenty of mass-production bikes better suited for such activity. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

I ordered SKS B65 fenders, and the fender curve matches the Big One perfectly. Still need to get them installed, the rear is weird - SKS I think uses the same spacing for all their fenders but doesn't seem to take into consideration how much bigger a 29er tire can be. The rear fender stays

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqa Sizing

Brilliantly put, Joe! On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 1:00:16 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I think it's fair to say the Hunqapillar is a trail bike meant to be > ridden in a non-thrash way. If the rider is looking for something to leap > off roots and rocks at top speed, there's plenty of

Re: [RBW] OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Thanks Joe. Yes I plan on riding it. So most likely just get a new 10 speed group. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 11:38 AM, Joe Bernard wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

You're right Bill I used the wrong chart. It's a 4 bolt spider. And I measured from one bolt to the other and those were my measurements. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Mon, Jan 18, 2016

[RBW] Re: Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

I found these also. Anyone have experience with them?: http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-free-range-cotton-boxer-briefs-28516.aspx On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 1:21:55 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > > Recommendations for organic cotton boxer briefs (or other, less than >

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

Ok, I guess they did make a 4-bolter. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

That is a more cost effective way to do wool, Ron. I'll consider that. Thank you. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:52:00 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > Deac, check sierra trading post for merino wool > http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~men-merino-boxer/?perPage=24 > Then

[RBW] Re: Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

You're welcome -- 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: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

I think you guy's are right. There's gotta be a hidden bolt. On Jan 18, 2016 2:11 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > I'm with Joe on this. I suspect you've got 4 visible arms and a hidden > 5th one. Like a sugino or a ritchey. That being the case, your > measurements and

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

If I use this chart my BCD isn't even there? https://www.bikeman.com/bicycle-repair-tech-info/bikeman-tech-info/1628-chainring-bcd ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Vintage MTB rehab project.

I did some searching and found 58/94 Cook Bros cranks with a hidden 5th bolt behind the crankarm. I think that's what you have. On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12:50:32 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > If I use this chart my BCD isn't even there? > > >

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar on MLK Day

Beautiful!! Takashi -- 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: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.

Sounds perfect! Where'd you get the 27.5s? I've been waiting on those too... -- 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: Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

Woolly brand merino makes some boxers/briefs and sell for $29 that may be acceptable.http://www.amazon.com/Woolly-Clothing-Merino-Boxer-Brief/dp/B00GNTZFOS/ref=cts_ap_4_fbt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

You are right, Lee, the soggy boggies may well be an issue and that is part of the test. However, my ibex wool t-shirts wore out last year (after 3 years of use -- seems like the "norm" for timeline in abused clothing) and I went with organic cotton and never had an issue with the vs. the

Re: [RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

I wear cotton and bamboo/cotton also all winter here in Ohio. well summer too even in the heat/humidity. I don't even own any wool shirts, lol. I've tried some but none of them fit they way I like and if clothing doesn't fit/feel just right I won't wear it regardless of the fabric. To me

Re: [RBW] Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs for riding recommendations?

Very helpful. Thank you, Garth. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 3:45:19 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > I wear cotton and bamboo/cotton also all winter here in Ohio. well > summer too even in the heat/humidity. I don't even own any wool shirts, > lol. I've tried some but