[RBW] Fancy pants Clem build...soon to be CleMTB

Man, the 59s are so long. It almost looks like a cargo bike! That's a really sweet build..my Don't Tell Bill Green CLEM might need a Thomson post, too. Hmm... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

Erl, I like the bar-tape idea. I always keep a black cloth roll around for projects, so I'll slap some on the rack. I already have the straps zip-tied down in the hopes of stabilizing them a bit..maybe the tape will help. I hope so 'cause I don't know how to do the other ideas. -- You

[RBW] Upside down controls a la Rivendell = Campy brifter convenience

I didn't know they reversed the brake levers, too. Interesting. -- 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] Fancy pants Clem build...soon to be CleMTB

Some folks may know that I acquired one of the first run 59cm Clem framesets a while back, in a green color not too dissimilar from that which my ancestors across the pond applied to their racing automobiles (sorry Bill). It's taken me a while to get around to building it up, but after much

[RBW] Upside down controls a la Rivendell = Campy brifter convenience

She said it, not I. http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2016/06/brifter-bliss-for-swept-back-handlebars.html#more -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/

Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

When it does,,, RIP ZIP On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 7:17:37 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > Thank God for this post. I was deathly afraid the thread was expiring > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 8, 2016, at 7:10 PM, Daniel D. > wrote: > > I saw some carbon fiber zip ties

[RBW] Re: PSA: Budget wanna-be Roadeo for sale: Black Mountain Cycles

Im very glad this is not my size or i'd be trying to firesale some items to buy yet another bike i dont need.. -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Willow Chainring Sale

I kinda like that color. It looks ceramic. Anyone know how it performs? On Friday, May 27, 2016 at 9:47:17 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ah yes, the strange and mysterious Exage LT group. It was painted a kind > of cement color, and lasted exactly one year. The former may explain the >

[RBW] Re: TrunkSack shaped/sized wire Basket?

Here's an idea, one I've been toying with for several years: I really like the huge flap, integrated stuffsack and inherent stuffability of traditional Carradice-like saddlebags. Their size seems to match pretty well the footprint of a biggish rear rack. So, I've been thinking it would be

[RBW] Re: TrunkSack shaped/sized wire Basket?

H. To answer my own question, the Wald medium basked is 9.75" x 14.75" x 4.5", so might just fit the bill. On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 5:33:45 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I checked Wald Sport’s site, nothing. Ideas on a small er, narrow wire > basket to replace the trunksack that

[RBW] TrunkSack shaped/sized wire Basket?

I checked Wald Sport’s site, nothing. Ideas on a small er, narrow wire basket to replace the trunksack that keeps unsnapping? With abandon, Patrick www.OurHolyConception.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

Joe, Would wrapping the rack rails with bar tap, thus giving a larger diameter in the are the snap strap covers, allow for a tighter hold? Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

Yes! Andy's fix was to replace the leather straps with wider leather. I'm hoping to get away with using the same straps so I don't need to do any riveting and custom leather work, which involve purchases of tools I don't have and wouldn't use very oft. I'm hoping twoprongs will be "strong

[RBW] Re: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

I have two slicker sacks and love the bag. One has the original snaps and the other buckles. The buckles hold it more securely to the rack. I bought mine from Zach who credited Andy Schmidt with the buckle job:

Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

Thank God for this post. I was deathly afraid the thread was expiring Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2016, at 7:10 PM, Daniel D. > wrote: I saw some carbon fiber zip ties at home depot... -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Wald Basket??

I saw some carbon fiber zip ties at home depot... -- 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: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

I called the Buckleguy and sent them pictures of my TrunkSack. Here's what I learned: This: http://www.buckleguy.com/3016-antique-brass-turn-lock-solid-brass-four-piece-set/ -- is as wide as the leather strap (3/4"), so the width pierce bits will mount to to the outside of the strap while the

[RBW] Re: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

Hmm, sewing or adding buckle things..kinda outta my league. I suppose I could lash it down with my bright red bungee net, but I might as well strap (zip-tie!) a basket to the rack if I'm going to need the net. Oy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

With this thread in mind, I dropped the stem/Alba bar height on my Sam today pretty significantly to see how they'd feel with the grips at saddle height and stem below. Made a huge difference on climbs and felt much more aggressive while still super comfortable. No chance I'll be switching them

[RBW] Re: Wet and sloppy grocery run!

Cuticle! Eggs and puns are vitelline to life! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 3:40:34 PM UTC-6, truegolden wrote: > > Well, if there were pics of that adventure they could go in your albumen. > > Paul in Dallas > Adding to the groaners. > > -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

Wow. Big fan of British racing green. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

yes I am looking forward to getting my custom mixte which will not be too far off your Wilbury I suspect...but not quite as uniquely appointed, that's for sure. The Riv folks will do their usual superb job, though, I suspect...they are doing the build. But man, you sure do build up some classy

[RBW] Wet and sloppy grocery run!

Well, if there were pics of that adventure they could go in your albumen. Paul in DallasAdding to the groaners. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

Erl: Thanks for the kind words. This was really fun to put together, and it really rides great. Tom Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2016, at 5:17 PM, WETH > wrote: Tom, You may have out done yourself on this one. I am used to seeing classy

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

Just came back from a 15 mile ride on the newly built up Wilbury. WONDERFULLY comfortable but still sprightly ride. Man, GP designs some great bikes! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Ryan Fleming > wrote: Well,

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

Pedals are standard MKS rubber block pedals, but I noticed an eBay item of a dozen red rubber pedal blocks a while back, and bought them on a whim. Turns out they fit very well into the MKS frame with minimal trimming. I like them with the red Hetres. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2016, at

[RBW] Re: New project

Tom, You may have out done yourself on this one. I am used to seeing classy builds roll out of your bike studio, but this is one is exceptional. Thanks for sharing! The Wilbury is as lovely a frame as Rivendell has produced, in my opinion. Enjoy! Erl On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 1:57:20 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

Thanks! People used the wooden rims for many decades, so I assume they're practical enough. But alloy rims are almost certainly more practical -- for one thing, if you are riding hilly terrain and have to ride the brakes hard, the aroma of hot wood is noticeable, which can't be ideal. But I

[RBW] Re: FS - Tan Nigel Smith Loafers

Tan? I'd love to see pictures. I've only seen versions of green plaids. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 2:58:25 PM UTC-6, Glen wrote: > > Large only used a few times, looks like new. > > Small used a bit more but still looks great. > > $150 for both shipped to CONUS > >

[RBW] FS - Tan Nigel Smith Loafers

Large only used a few times, looks like new. Small used a bit more but still looks great. $150 for both shipped to CONUS Paypal F or $155 standard Paypal Pictures upon request Glen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

I essentially have the same challenge with the small and large trunk sacks. I use a small bungee to secure it to the rack in addition to the snaps because washboard and rocks have a way of shaking those puppies off. I imagine the issue is more frequent with the slicksack because volume grows

[RBW] Re: New project

Well, as usual, it certainly is prettytasty...no that gives the wrong ideaterrific. When you said Wilbur I thought of Charlotte's Web immediately Those bags are really snazzy. I like what PW did to the crankset...how'd you do the pedals? My only thing is that I wonder how practical

[RBW] Re: New project

I was joking around. I still think BRG is a boring color for a bicycle, but the color of the bike is not super important to me. Even though BRG is my least favorite color, a beautiful bike in BRG is still beautiful. If you gave me 100 different color choices to paint a frame, and BRG was one

[RBW] Re: Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

Years back I saw somebody sewed on Velcro in place of the leather snap loops. I have that combo but have not done the mod yet. Sewing on webbing and fastek buckles is another idea. On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 12:35:37 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I recently installed the

[RBW] Re: New project

yesterday you were dissin BRG...what changed your mind? That tasty build? On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 1:04:29 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > British Racing Green! My favorite! > > APPROVE > > On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10:57:20 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: >> >> >> >> Hi, folks, >> >> Well,

[RBW] Low-percentage chance of answer, SlickerSack

I recently installed the SlickerSack/Platrack combo on my CLEM, which I know wasn't around for long so probably didn't have many users. Did anyone ever devise a way to clamp the bag more securely to the rack so it wouldn't bounce on bumps? It really needs adjustable straps to snug it down..the

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

I have two thoughts on this subject. Thought 1. If the only reason you own your Samuel Hillborne is to serve as a backup bike when your Bleriot fails on the day before a century, then I consider that a LOW VALUE use-case for a good bicycle. I consider a bike that you love riding with your

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

Send it over and you'll find out X-) On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 11:36:13 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: > > But you'd still send it back, right? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 8, 2016, at 2:04 PM, Bill Lindsay > wrote: > > British Racing Green! My favorite! > >

[RBW] Re: New project

Wow. Beautiful! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 11:57:20 AM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > > > Hi, folks, > > Well, I've had this 60cm Wilbury frame for several years, contemplating > how to build it up, and it occurred to me that it might be fun to set out > to make a bike that

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Campee 27f Front Rack

Alex's Cycle always has a nice price. They were down at $160 or so last year, but they are still under $200. https://alexscycle.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-front-campee-cross-27-for-700c-1 If you are doing an Alex's order, consider the Ostrich DLX panniers, which are exactly the

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

I put Choco-Moose on my CLEM, which come pre-flipped. The angles fit like the bar was custom built for me. -- 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: Wald Basket??

Well I think there may be a market for a Nitto derived, Wald basket attaching system. Shiny, expensive and over-engineered of course! If not Nitto, perhaps Velo Lumino? ;-) I have my medium Wald basket, zip tied to a Nitto rack but remove the entire rack when I don't want to use or need to

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Campee 27f Front Rack

One last try before I go to Ben's The loafers will be going soon, let me know if you're interested before I post them separately On Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 5:14:41 PM UTC-6, Glen wrote: > > I sadly missed the one up for sale here a couple of weeks ago. > > If you have one gathering dust (with

[RBW] WTB: Last-gen Miesha's Cork Grips (Bar-end)

This guy: https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/oLIs4WG9uno -- 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] Re: New project

But you'd still send it back, right? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2016, at 2:04 PM, Bill Lindsay > wrote: British Racing Green! My favorite! APPROVE On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10:57:20 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Hi, folks, Well, I've had

Re: [RBW] Re: New project

I know -- timing was perfect! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2016, at 2:04 PM, Bill Lindsay > wrote: British Racing Green! My favorite! APPROVE On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10:57:20 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: Hi, folks, Well, I've had this 60cm

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

For long highway rides, I still like my drop bars (46 cm dream bars - Nitto model 185 , I think) and the stem is level with my saddle. I'm not on the drops a lot , probably would be on them more if the drop was a little shallower. One component change I made that helped a lot was switching from

[RBW] Re: New project

British Racing Green! My favorite! APPROVE On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10:57:20 AM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: > > > > Hi, folks, > > Well, I've had this 60cm Wilbury frame for several years, contemplating > how to build it up, and it occurred to me that it might be fun to set out > to make a

[RBW] New project

Hi, folks, Well, I've had this 60cm Wilbury frame for several years, contemplating how to build it up, and it occurred to me that it might be fun to set out to make a bike that was just as pretty as I could make it. You guys can be the judge of whether I succeeded:

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

Bob asked: "How often do you (or would you) actually lay eyes on the zip ties (rhyme intended)? If they're visible it means the basket isn't being used much, which in turn could mean that the basket might not be necessary at all" Twice per ride if the basket is being used. Continuously if the

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

I have one bike that has a VeloLumino sitcker on it. That bike features two ingenious VeloLumino products. That bike has no zip ties on it. On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 5:57:07 AM UTC-7, Anton Tutter wrote: > > I put stickers on my fenders and don't consider them in the same aesthetic >

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

Anybody with the fastidiousness necessary to build the lights and do the wiring you do is obviously not in the same bumper sticker league as the average schlubby bear. In other words, I hereby disqualify your tasteful, nicely centered, small little sticker. Nice try though. On Wednesday, June

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

Anton, lets not go off on a tangent here, there's a huge difference between one or a few stickers tastefully applied and a whole bunch of them randomly covering almost every available space. I recall somewhere a picture of someone's orange Cheviot (Keven ?) Literally, plastered with stickers,

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

I had always ridden drops until I ordered my Sam with Bosco's. It is my first choice for any ride longer than 20 miles. The Bosco's provide a much greater range of body and hand positions than any drop bar I have used. The big plus: I have never experienced any numbness or pain in my hands.

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

Just thought I'd throw in my experience. I've been using zip ties to secure front baskets to front racks on my bikes for a number of years because one time I bought 400 zip ties at the hardware store, and I'd really like to use them all before I kick the bucket. I don't usually put anything

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

I agree with Bill here on all counts: 1. Personal preference for/against zip ties is what it is--personal. 2. The possibility of more than one zip tie failing at a time is extremely unlikely, therefore making the safety argument more or less null and void. Aesthetics is the root here. And so,

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

Lungimsam said: So maybe I could use cable splitters, remove my Sam drops/brake levers/stem > all in one piece, leave the saddle position untouched, and just swap out > the cockpits in an emergency. The bar ends shifters can just drop out of > the Bosco bar ends and go right into the Noodle

[RBW] FS: Soma Cazadero 650b gumwall

Tires still available -- 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: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

I put stickers on my fenders and don't consider them in the same aesthetic vein as zip ties at all. Anton On Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:44:48 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > The fact that the owner wraps his bikes in string

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

There is nothing preventing you from doing anything you want, period. Every setup will be unique, and that is the fun of it ! If you have different bikes with vastly different positions you only notice it briefly starting out then forget about it. It's was no different than when I had a

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

The Soma highwy1 and noodles are my favorite drops. I used to run drops, but tried albatross this past year, I love them. I also then tried the Jones Loop bar, and I love riding these bars too. I've been trying to make the jump back to drops for longer rides, but very hard to give up the

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

I have a drop-bar road bike, semi-upright moustache bike, and upright (map bar) bike. The lightest and skinniest tire roadie (27mm) gets the least miles. I occasionally take it out just because it's fast, fun, and lunges up grades in taller gears - it's also the choice when I'm chasing my

[RBW] Re: Do you switch from drop bike to Bosco/Alba bike on the fly?

I ride a drop bar on the road and a Choco Normal on an otherwise identical bike in the city -- and switch between them nearly daily. I suggest you try it -- one bike with drops and another with an upright. Though my tendency with uprights is to set them maybe just a couple of inches above

[RBW] Re: Anybody not receiving RBW digest emails?

Since I posted this, my RBW emails have been hitting my inbox four or five at a clip over a 24 hour period. I think I am basically caught up. Maybe something to do with server traffic or a googleglitch. On Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:09:36 PM UTC-4, RichS wrote: > > Mark, same here. After about

Re: Zip ties (WAS Re: [RBW] Re: Wald Basket??)

One definition of modern, industrialized humans (somewhere along the trajectory down). On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 1:10:49 AM UTC-4, Evan E. wrote: > > Evan overthinking zip ties Elliot in San Francisco, CA > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups