[RBW] Fully Clothed Joe

I never would have thought of putting that bright green saddle on a light blue bike, but it looks fabulous! -- 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: Those Long Chainstays and chains

Yeah, the long stay (limo stay?) models (as opposed to long tail, which have the same or greater need) take a long chain. But I'm not getting how a triple has much to do with it. It would be determined based on your big/big, irregardless of how many cogs in back or rings in front. Which I

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

You made a deal, and even if it is with yourself, you should honor it. Get the Atlantis. If you don't, you'll always be thinking about it. I had a similar deal with myself about committing to being an adult, prior to hunq ownership, and that thing means so much to me. When all the other bikes

[RBW] WTB: vertical struts for Nitto R-14

These are the struts that run up from the dropout eyelet to the platform. Need at least 40 cm long if you have a pair either uncut or cut to no less than 40 cm. Long shot I know but let me know what you've got. dougP -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Those Long Chainstays and chains

bulk chain by the foot here: http://t-cycle.com/chain-in-bulk-c-116/bulk-kmc-x993-chain-p-35.html On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 1:44:30 PM UTC-7, scott wrote: > > Hey Gang, > Putting together my wife's Joe and came across a little snag. The > chainstays are super long, cool, but a

Re: [RBW] Ride in The Dalles

Beautiful photos and writeup! -E. On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Brian Hanson wrote: > http://stonehog.com/2016/03/30/gorgeous-rides/ > > Some folks from the infamous Seattle Portland Riv Rumble did a ride last > weekend in Lyle, WA near The Dalles. Great times ensued.

[RBW] Re: Romulus refurbished as 650b

http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2016/03/five-riv-morning.html Erl's Romulus project came full circle (at least to me) this morning as we met for morning coffee in Georgetown. The Romulus looks striking, the 'Ford Blue' really pops in person even more than I think it does in photos. Great work Erl

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

That's sounds about right. Here's my 56cm Wilbury (same bike, different name) with the saddle set for my 81.0cm PBH (saddle height is 70.5cm). https://www.flickr.com/photos/benzzoy/23945952852/ On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 3:27:10 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > A 56 Glorius would

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

I have an Atlantis. Great bike. But I think you should get a CLEM. That gives you do-all Atlantis/Appaloosa capability without $$$ investment. Wait for the Riv pendulum to swing back to classic road frames. A Rodeo or Legolas that runs modern chubbies with fender clearance would be the bee's

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

This is the (very) bike that got me back to riding when she was gracious enough to let me ride it around Morro Bay one day. I love that bike. I am almost 5'3" 75pbh and can ride it with the seat all the way down (my cheviot is 50cm). I wouldn't buy that size for myself, but I dont think i would

Re: [RBW] More Appaloosa Scavenging: WTB Appaloosa Saddle and Pedals

Bill, I have the saddle and pedals from my Joe- new and unused- that I'd take $60 shipped for. PM me and we work it out. Cheers! Chris -- 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: WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

I think I paid $60 for an English v1 Octalink locally at the one shop that had the length I needed. $15 more than the shop that didn't have that length... If anyone wants an ITALIAN threaded v1 Octalink BB, make an offer. Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 12:06:16 PM

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

So, story goes like this: I went on an anti-anxiety drug in 2009 and gained 75 pounds. I was already a big guy, always have been. So, in the last 2 years I have lost 85 pounds (thanks in big part to the stuff Grant has written). My goal is 23 pounds away. I told myself when I reached my goal,

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

I'd have to agree with dougP here but I'm partial to 26" wheels and I've had the Atlantis (I've had a 58 as well) and would be hard pressed to go back to 700c for my do all cruiser. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 6:04:08 PM UTC-5, dougP wrote: > > As a long time Atlantis owner, I'm still in

[RBW] Re: Tell me about these wheels, please.

I don't follow. What information are you looking for? Are you asking for resale value because you want to get rid of them? Are you really asking if Phil hubs are worth their price? Are you asking about the rims? What do you want to know? I use 700c Bontrager Fairlane rims on my Atlantis.

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

As a long time Atlantis owner, I'm still in love with mine. But when you can get a complete Joe for a couple bucks more than an Atlantis F, it would cause any reasonable person to give it a long think. I mean, the Atlantis is a great bike but twice as great as Joe? Kinda doubt it. dougP

[RBW] Tell me about these wheels, please.

Hola to all, When I bought my Ram used it came with these wheels: rims: Bontrager Fairlane asym hubs: Phil 36 hole, F & R I know that Phil hubs are quite expensive, but are they really worth it? I've used good quality wheels, much less expensive, made with sealed bearing hubs and never had

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

Patrick, I could see those brakes from two blocks away! The green Brooks was bought at a bike swap meet in the box for 60 bucks. They had two, wish I would have bought them both. The bar tape will be light green Newbaums with amber shellac. Should work with the saddle. My wife is concerned

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Those GC1 (and "biokork" version) look excellent. I think I'll pick up a pair or two and try them out! Sorry about the namespace collision! /Jeremy T. II On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 10:55:41 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Check out the GC1 Ergon grips--they're intended for swept-back

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

A 56 Glorius would probably do fine for PBH's from about 80 to 87. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 3:21:34 PM UTC-7, gentleman mark wrote: > > What size PBH does 56 take? > > On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7:20:58 PM UTC-4, Dave C wrote: >> >> 56 cm Rivendell Glorius Mixte (periwinkle) for

[RBW] Re: Fully Clothed Joe

Looks fantastic. I might swap cockpits between my Atlantis and Appaloosa someday for fun, too. The Appaloosa would do fine with drop bars, and I bet the Appaloosa would be fun with Choco-mooses. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 3:12:35 PM UTC-7, scott wrote: > > Finished the bike, for the

Re: [RBW] Fully Clothed Joe

Sweet! I kinda like the green brooks. Funky. Those brakes! Yeah, forget the atlantis. Get a mustard joe to make a pair. :) p.s. "fully clothed" ?? those are some naked looking bars, if ever I saw On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 12:12 PM, scott wrote: > Finished the bike,

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

What size PBH does 56 take? On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7:20:58 PM UTC-4, Dave C wrote: > > 56 cm Rivendell Glorius Mixte (periwinkle) for sale. Pictures will be > forthcoming Wednesday. > > My wife is selling her Glorius, purchased new in 2005. She used it > infrequently over the years

[RBW] Re: Those Long Chainstays and chains

Took 11 extra links. This is on a 51 cm. The cables were all long enough, but I could see on the bigger models, and especially with the 64cm Clems, holy smokes! Also, I went to setup the front canti brakes and whoops! No cable stop. I should have asked when I ordered if they could put on on.

Re: [RBW] Re: Those Long Chainstays and chains

You may have to buy longer chains, intended for tandems and/or recumbents. Similarly, some shift cables aren't long enough for the run of bar-end + cable loop + large frame, so some of use longer shift cables intended for tandems. On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 4:04 PM, Patrick Kelly

Re: [RBW] Re: Those Long Chainstays and chains

I wonder if "normal" local bike shops would have bulk chain rolls like riv? Buying chain by the foot might be the way to go. The idea of having a chain composed of different colors sounds kind of interesting. I'd like to see that in action. :) On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Re: Those Long Chainstays and chains

I was contemplating that on my morning ride. I normally stock up on SRAM chains, and I'm due to order more 8sp and 9sp chains for my internal inventory. I will plan on getting like 4 Appaloosa chains out of every 5 chains purchased, something like that, and splice them together with a second

[RBW] Those Long Chainstays and chains

Hey Gang, Putting together my wife's Joe and came across a little snag. The chainstays are super long, cool, but a standard 114 link chain is too short for a triple. Called Rivendell and they said they have a bulk roll of chain that they use to put the bikes together. So, keep that in mind

Re: [RBW] More Appaloosa Scavenging: WTB Appaloosa Saddle and Pedals

That's hilarious. Thanks for that. For what it's worth, my Mustard Appaloosa is now officially my best-looking bike, in the eyes of Mrs. Lindsay. She let me know this morning that it's her favorite. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 12:34:55 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > I never met the man,

Re: [RBW] More Appaloosa Scavenging: WTB Appaloosa Saddle and Pedals

I never met the man, but when I was choosing an Appa color, there were two factors: 1. I knew there was one blue Appa coming to Nashville. 2. Bill Lindsay chose Mustard. And as Justin August said, "If Bill wants it, it must be good." Edwin Nashville On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 1:52:04 PM

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Big Loafer (tweed) - now discontinued

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

FWIW: for my V1 Octalink crank, I went w/ a XTR BB... just in case you can find one of them instead. I've meant to pick up a second one to have as a spare, but haven't found an affordable one yet -L On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:05:52 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I have an

[RBW] FS: RBW Tweed Loafers (Big and Little Matching Set)

RBW Tweed Big Loafer, $135 Similiar to the current TrunkSack Large, still pretty stiff, a few rub marks on the leather trim, the leather trim on the lid is sticking out, the leather tabs on the bottom are showing a bit of stretch. RBW Tweed Lil Loafer, $115 Similiar to the current TrunkSack

[RBW] FS: Brooks Challenge Tool Saddle Bag, Black, Used, $35

Brooks Challenge Tool Saddle Bag, Black, $35 This is the small leather tool bag, i picked this up second hand and one of the bolts had come undone on one of the straps, i replaced it with a nut and bolt, you can see the bolt on the inside. There is some scratches and wear on the leather, it

Re: [RBW] More Appaloosa Scavenging: WTB Appaloosa Saddle and Pedals

"If Bill wants it, it must be good!" On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11:29:28 AM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I have not asked Riv if they will stock them. I'm genuinely looking to > snatch up the unwanted castoffs from the group first. It's SUPER common to > buy a bike and immediately

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Centerpull Racer, Nitto R14, VP-001 Pedals, Dia-Compe ENE DT shifters, Sugino crankset, shimano BB un-55

another update On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8:51:08 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > updated on whats left > > On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 9:35:59 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: >> >> >> >> Paul Racers brakeset, silver, great condition a lot of miles still left - >> $160 shipped (*sold)* >> >>

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

I'm running a SONdelux hub, eDelux II light, and have a sinewave revolution unit for charging. I can lollygag along with the light OFF and my iPhone 6 plugged in, while running Strava/some GPS tracking app, and the phone stays at 100% all the time. I think it hits peak charging at about 12km/h

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

I heard that Octalink V1 is the new square taper. They are 100% bound to plummet in supply and skyrocket in value. KJ On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:31:19 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Keith > > I can absolutely wait. I won't even have my frameset in my hands until > May. Thanks very

[RBW] Re: WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

Keith I can absolutely wait. I won't even have my frameset in my hands until May. Thanks very much. Since V1 is long obsolete, I'd consider multiple units. Bill On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11:11:29 AM UTC-7, Keith Muller wrote: > > Bill, > > I think I have a few of those at the shop.

Re: [RBW] More Appaloosa Scavenging: WTB Appaloosa Saddle and Pedals

I have not asked Riv if they will stock them. I'm genuinely looking to snatch up the unwanted castoffs from the group first. It's SUPER common to buy a bike and immediately change saddle and pedals, so I figured it's pretty likely. Heck, when I picked up my Appaloosa there were another 5

Re: [RBW] More Appaloosa Scavenging: WTB Appaloosa Saddle and Pedals

Sorry, I love the stock plastic pedals, and the stock plastic saddle is going on my daughters bike. :) Have you checked if riv will sell these items separately soon? On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 8:03 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > You bought a complete Appaloosa and don't like the

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Big Loafer (tweed) - now discontinued

Just a thought. I think the IBob list requires a price to be posted with For Sale listings. Since this is not just a swap and buy forum, discouraging bidding wars seems like it could be a friendlier approach to things for RBW listings as well. Or maybe I'm getting crotchety as the years roll

[RBW] WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

Bill, I think I have a few of those at the shop. Can you wait a couple days and I can check when I get back to work on Saturday and let you know? Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] WTB: Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket

I have an Ultegra triple crankset that I will be setting up as a compact double. I need a Shimano Octalink V1 bottom bracket. It needs to be 68x118.5 English threaded. Before I buy a new 105 unit on ebay for $40 shipped, I'd like a chance to send my money inside the group. Bill Lindsay El

[RBW] More Appaloosa Scavenging: WTB Appaloosa Saddle and Pedals

You bought a complete Appaloosa and don't like the stock plastic pedals and the stock plastic saddle. You installed that leather saddle you had been saving and some Grip Kings (or whatever your favorite pedal is), and have the stock saddle and pedals sitting there unwanted. I offer you $60

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

In my limited experience (several days of RAGBRAI and other social tours), the Luxos U's USB charging was enough to slowly trickle charge my iPhone while it was running Strava (a charge-intensive app, because it uses the GPS sensor) and sometimes streaming music via bluetooth to a speaker. For

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

what hub/wheel size are you using? if you're using the SP SV hubs, they don't have enough power to juice lighting and usb. i have a 650b wheelset and went shimano dynohub for this reason. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 1:34:15 PM UTC-4, Kelly wrote: > > Though the Luxus U is highly loved here

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

PS...Now there are two Jeremy T's on this forum? This is going to get confusing. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 10:55:41 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > Check out the GC1 Ergon grips--they're intended for swept-back bars. The > flat area extends to either side of the bar, rather than

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Appaloosa Rider

Check out the GC1 Ergon grips--they're intended for swept-back bars. The flat area extends to either side of the bar, rather than simply behind. I like them on angled swept-back bars like my Avenir Circa and Jones Loop. On Bosco's and Alba's, I like a larger diameter round grip, like Oury's.

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Here's the experiment I did: it was a wheel roll-down test, which measured the time it took for the wheel to come to a complete stop from a hard spin. It was a science experiment I did with my 9 year old daughter. The higher the resistive load on the dynamo, the faster the wheel comes to a

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

I did an experiment, and came to the conclusion that the Sinewave charger does not draw any significant power when there is no device plugged into it. According to Sinewave's owner and founder, it draws about 6mA without any device plugged in. That's about 1% of a typical dynamo load. Most

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 cm Glorius, periwinkle

what a beautiful bike. good luck with the sale! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

I had a SineWave on a former bike, and as Howard said it doesn’t draw very much power at all unless there’s something plugged into it. Based on my experience (with a Shimano dyno hub), the SineWave works best all by itself. Running an Edelux light and using the SineWave to charge at the same

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Though the Luxus U is highly loved here I was very unhappy with the Luxus U and was unable to maintain a charge on an iPhone 6 Plus while using mapmyride and the screen off. The small cache on the light was not enough. A larger cache battery such as I have with the E-Werk is much better for

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

With nothing plugged into the sinewave, power draw would be minimal. My luxos has a built in off switch. If your light doesn't have a switch you could wire one in. To be honest, I really don't feel the hubs resistance when I ride. Although I'm about as far away from a performance cyclist as one

[RBW] Re: New CLEM pic, short review

Mark: HA! I totally forgot that the bikes have dude and gal names. My bad! Bill: Yes, the fellow who sold me the bars said they were from V-O. I mostly ride Albas and flatbars, and so far am very impressed with these butterflies. I've always liked the flats on dropbars for riding on the heels

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

That's what I figured. Do the Fast Traks run true to size? KJ On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 9:22:31 AM UTC-4, Jonathan Neve wrote: > > They are Specialized Fast Trak 29x2.0s set up tubeless on the stock rims. > Just some I had laying around but they are going to be fun. I like to > visualize

[RBW] FS: 700c Tires - Smart Sams, Conti Speed Rides, Vee Rubber V12s, Panaracer Paselas, Resist Nomads

Call it spring cleaning, call it cleaning up previously listed but unsold tires. Prices DO NOT include shipping. Local pickup encouraged on wire beads, but certainly can ship them if need be (rolled in thirds). Paypal Personal for payment please, or cover PP fees. Contact me offlist if you can.

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Thanks for all the responses. Looking forward to sitting down with all the links and info. It's a whole new realm. I like the simplicity of luxos+usb. seems like it would be the easiest option. Something like Sinewave is actually what I assumed I was going to have to use, and that plus an

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

USB charging too? Then the LUXOS U is your ticket. http://www.rivbike.com/Busch-and-Muller-Luxos-U-Headlight-p/ltd-11.htm On Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 1:45 PM, drew wrote: > i bought/am buying the SP/atlas wheel that justin was selling today. never > used a dyno system

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Dyno lighting is the way to go. I have an Alfine hub on one bike with Supernova headlight and rear light which works well. I am in the process of setting up a bike with the Velogical Rim Dynamo with B IQ-X headlight and rear lights. Velogical is worth considering because the dynamo is very

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Rene That piggyback connector crimps to the sinewave wires and attaches to your hub tabs. The tabs on the connector attach to your light. The photo is confusing. Howard -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

Thanks for the tire info...I'm thinking about doing the 2.2 FasTraks on my upcoming Clem build. I've got some old touring wheels that I can probably get it rolling with but what I really want to do is lace some of the new Velocity Cliffhangers (30mm, tubeless, rim brake!) to some prototype

[RBW] Re: New CLEM pic, short review

Must. Build up. Clem frame sitting in garage. On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:03:27 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Got 'er set up now with butterfly bars, Pletscher rack, and a strange mix > of rear 8-speed RapidFire clickers and cheapo SunRace front friction > shifters. It's weird but it

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Just doing my best to pump of the value of my Velo Lumino stock options..;-) On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 10:15:19 AM UTC-4, Anton Tutter wrote: > > Thanks for the shout out, Brian! > > Agreed, starting at Velo Lumino for generator basics is a great idea :). I > offer the same wiring,

[RBW] FS: Shimano Saint pedals and Five Ten shoes

- Shimano PD-MX80 Saint Pedals - $45 shipped (only used for a month or so, went back to clipless) - Five Ten Men's Freerider Sneakers, size 10 - $65 shipped (only ridden for 2 or 3 rides, like new, great shoes but decided to go back to clipless, I cut the strings and used some adjustable clips

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Big Loafer (tweed) - now discontinued

To those interested, I have the identical bag in excellent condition that I'll sell to the best offer. Sean Cleary, Eden Prairie, MN. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8:37:19 AM UTC-5, Brian Campbell wrote: > > .32 cents and you pay shipping... > > On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8:49:01 AM

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Rene, The piggyback connectors should already by twice as wide to account for the double thickness. Just press them onto the hub terminals as normal, and you'll have a second set of new terminals to plug your headight wire into. Anton velolumino.com On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 10:59:03 AM

Re: [RBW] The wind, for us & against us

I hope you'll post photos of the trip; I can't imagine a landscape more different to mine than that you describe. Wind: yes indeed! I went on a 21 mile out and back on the gofast yesterday, more or less southward, with wind gusting to 24 mph from NW. Averaged 17.27 clock running outbound, 15.42

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

I checked out the Sinewave Cycles booth at NAHBS and came away impressed. I'm going to get the Piggyback connectors to run the charger in parallel with my light. However, now that I'm checking their site to order them, I cannot figure out how they're installed on the Shmidt hub. Do thy go side by

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

sorry all for replying to myself, re: the usb charging, try to solicit feedback from folks that have done it, for me the charge rate is slow enough that i'd rather have brighter lights in lieu of USB charging and i'll figure out the USB power another way (charging at lunch etc), but i also

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Thanks for the shout out, Brian! Agreed, starting at Velo Lumino for generator basics is a great idea :). I offer the same wiring, connectors, grommets, and general installation materials that I use on all my custom installations. I also sell SP hubs. For USB charging, I highly recommend the

[RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

I recently went to a Dyno hub on my Atlantis. I'm using the luxos B for lighting. This is what Peter white recommended for my type of riding. For charging I'm using the sine wave revolution charger. http://www.sinewavecycles.com/ It has a feature that delays charging for a few seconds to let

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Big Loafer (tweed) - now discontinued

SOLD! No but sold off list. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 9:37:19 AM UTC-4, Brian Campbell wrote: > > .32 cents and you pay shipping... > > On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8:49:01 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: >> >> I saw that this sold for $175. Missing the bungie cord on the top (stock >> photo:

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

drew, it can feel overwhelming but don't over-think it too much, one thing i have noticed is that lights are leap-frogging each other in terms of brightness every year, even something like the luxos u (which is only 2 years old?) are being beat in terms of brightness by the lights coming out

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

+1 on the Luxos U. I'm happy with the beam, and routinely use the USB for powering my GPS and phone. If you go with a separate device for USB charging, you might have to incorporate a cache battery to even out the current. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 1:46:00 AM UTC-4, drew wrote: > > i

[RBW] Re: New CLEM pic, short review

Is that the Kalloy / Dajia butterfly bar that VO and Wallbike sell? I've been interested in how it would compare to an Alba. Bill On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:03:27 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Got 'er set up now with butterfly bars, Pletscher rack, and a strange mix > of rear

[RBW] The wind, for us & against us

Michael, Sounds like a lovely trip. I enjoy cycling the northern section of OBX. You are right about the wind! My first day there this past summer I had an unrealized tailwind until I turned around to head back. Boy did that realization crush my ego! Safe trip home. Erl -- You received

[RBW] Re: FS: Nigel Smythe Big Loafer (tweed) - now discontinued

.32 cents and you pay shipping... On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8:49:01 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > I saw that this sold for $175. Missing the bungie cord on the top (stock > photo: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/u1kb5poe74srjvy/Screenshot%202016-03-31%2008.48.37.png?dl=0 > > ) > > Great

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

If you want USB charging, the cheapest option is to buy the Luxos U headlight. Riv, Peter White, and several European sellers carry it. I'm very happy with the Luxos U, I have them on two bikes and convinced my girlfriend's father to get one. Otherwise, there are plenty of add-on USB chargers.

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell, first ride, first post, New Joe Appaloosa

Gorgeous! Nice build. On Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 9:04:51 AM UTC-5, 2016_joeApp wrote: > > Got my "Joe" on Wed. built on Fri. Went for a 20 mile ride!. All I can say > is Wow!!! Rides smooth as silk. My ride is a 62 never had one that big. > What a difference the correct size can make!!!

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

I agree here...I think the wording is just a little suggestive without taking the Atlantis into account. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 7:25:21 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > I think he just took the two bikes that the Appaloosa was said to be a mix > of, and put famous probably in Riv's own

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

They are Specialized Fast Trak 29x2.0s set up tubeless on the stock rims. Just some I had laying around but they are going to be fun. I like to visualize my ideal touring bike as something that can get from the grocery store/farmer's market to some mildly techy singletrack all in the same

[RBW] Re: The wind, for us & against us

It's funny how you can set your mind on doing this or that activity in a certain place/time and without reason something better than imaginable "just happens" all on it's own without any planning or intent * A walk on the beach* . Priceless ! On Thursday, March 31, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Centerpull Racer, Nitto R14, VP-001 Pedals, Dia-Compe ENE DT shifters, Sugino crankset, shimano BB un-55

updated on whats left On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 9:35:59 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > > > Paul Racers brakeset, silver, great condition a lot of miles still left - > $160 shipped > > Nitto R14 (without tombstone, brand new in packaging) - $115 shipped > *(sold)* > > VP-001 Pedals (thin

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul Centerpull Racer, Nitto R14, VP-001 Pedals, Dia-Compe ENE DT shifters, Sugino crankset, shimano BB un-55

update on whats left On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 9:35:59 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > > > Paul Racers brakeset, silver, great condition a lot of miles still left - > $160 shipped recessed bolt > > Nitto R14 (without tombstone, brand new in packaging) - $115 shipped (sold) > > VP-001 Pedals

[RBW] FS: Nigel Smythe Big Loafer (tweed) - now discontinued

I saw that this sold for $175. Missing the bungie cord on the top (stock photo: https://www.dropbox.com/s/u1kb5poe74srjvy/Screenshot%202016-03-31%2008.48.37.png?dl=0 ) Great condition otherwise. Make me an offer? Located in Ann Arbor, MI -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa on the Radavist

so bummed swift's color options are limited, that coyote pocket looks sharp. On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 4:40:24 PM UTC-4, Jack Doran wrote: > > Appaloosa gets the usual high quality Radavist treatment. Makes you say, > "Daamn!" > > >

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Bullmoose Dirt Tourer

I think he just took the two bikes that the Appaloosa was said to be a mix of, and put famous probably in Riv's own reference to how well those two models sell. Maybe just wording?? On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 3:45:23 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > From the article I find the assertion

[RBW] Re: New CLEM pic, short review

Beatiful machine, looks awesome, Joe. This photo really shows the green off nicely, too. But I need to request you stop referring to Clem Jr. as "'er" and "she." That honorific is reserved for those of us with Clementines. Thank you in advance. On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:03:27 PM

[RBW] The wind, for us & against us

Pat and I have been exploring the Outer Banks of NC on our tandem. For the first three of days in NC we explored the northern half of the Outer Banks, (written in NC as OBX). The northern end of the islands is the most developed part, but has two big advantages - bike lane/paths and a steady

[RBW] Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

the peace of mind knowing if you find yourself at the base of chuckanut drive at 7 pm unexpectedly, you wont pull lights out of your bag and find them dead. or in the other bike bag. or swiped. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about Dyno power/lighting

Check out this site for materials. http://www.velolumino.com/ I used the thin wire they supplied and ran it inside my fender and along my frame by imbeding it ina bead of GOOP adhesive. It holds securely and peels right off if need be with no damage to the paint. I was trying to have my bike

[RBW] Ride in The Dalles

http://stonehog.com/2016/03/30/gorgeous-rides/ Some folks from the infamous Seattle Portland Riv Rumble did a ride last weekend in Lyle, WA near The Dalles. Great times ensued. Pics... Special thanks to Dr. Squirrel who did two rides in two days with two groups. Quite a ride guide, that one!