Re: [RBW] FS: Two Rivvy bikes, one not, all big

2016-06-17 Thread Reed Kennedy
Ah, dang! You're totally right Joe. I crossed 'em up. How embarrassing! I've fixed the CL post. And rest assured, the bikes are better than my faulty writing! Reed On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 9:19 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Not to be a stickler for detail - ok, I'm being a

[RBW] Re: Victoria Hypers

2016-06-17 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Thanks for asking. I hadn't thought to check. The tires are labelled ETRO 37-622, 700c-35, just like the Supremes they are replacing. I measure 37 mm in front on velocity rim at 55 psi and 38 mm in back at 75 psi on an A23 rim. The Supremes measured 35 mm on the same wheels at similar pressures.

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

2016-06-17 Thread Michael Morrissey
That was a very good review! I love the picture of your bike with the ortlieb bags pushed all the way back, and the other cargo shots too. It's very perceptive of you to comment on how the Clem would be a tough sell for your friends. I think maybe most of Rivendell's customers are people who

Re: [RBW] Upright road riders tell me your fit setup please.

2016-06-17 Thread Joe Broach
> > ​ > 1. Terrain you ride in. paved roads to easy singletrack ​ > ​ > 2. What model bike and upright handlebar.​ ​56cm cr-mo albatross ​ > ​ > 2. What type of on-road riding you do (commutes, errands, centuries, > ​... > ​(did, for me, I've switched to drops for now) fun and getting

[RBW] FS: Two Rivvy bikes, one not, all big

2016-06-17 Thread Joe Bernard
Not to be a stickler for detail - ok, I'm being a stickler for detail - the dropbar mtb Bstone was the MB-1 circa '87-ish. MB-Zip was a stupid-light TIGed flatbar mtb which people broke a lot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Upright road riders tell me your fit setup please.

2016-06-17 Thread Zed Martinez
1. Flat, mostly. Windy. Occasional hill. 2. Clem, Bosco, 100mm stem 2 again. Commuting and other vehicular cycling up to 60 miles a day on occasion 3. The angle of my saddle basically forms a continuous line going into the bars, so, bars a bit above saddle and ends of bars about even with saddle

[RBW] Upright road riders tell me your fit setup please.

2016-06-17 Thread Lungimsam
Thinking of trying Boscos on my Sam. I like my drops setups. But thinking an upright setup will be fun for on-road riding, too. I do commuting, errands, centuries, recreational on-road riding. But it is hilly around here and was wondering what you hilly upright riders do for your upright bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Robert Keal
I wouldn't argue. I'm halfway tempted to throw the Moustache bar back on my Sam with a DD stem--it actually came from Riv with a 100 mm Technomic + Moustache combo--but I'm happy with the Albas for now, so I won't be going to the trouble. Still not settled on a handlebar purchase for my mtb.

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Deacon Patrick
Gotcha. yes, as Ron mentioned, Mustache require 2" (5cm) shorter than a regular road bar, so I'd argue you haven't tried them. Yes, I have Mustache (all my Albastache bars are happily in use), and yes, the Albastache is its own beastie and well worth trying. With abandon, Patrick On Friday,

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

2016-06-17 Thread Zed Martinez
After switching from my original albastache build to boscos a while back and getting some more mileage and longer rides under me, I keep meaning to do a proper medium-term write-up on the Clem and just kept being too busy to do it. I finally had a quiet evening to sit down and apparently I had

Re: [RBW] Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Ron Mc
With any bars, set up is everything, but if you don't take 2" horizontal extension from your normal road bar stem, you're not even in the right ballpark for moustache bars. Here's a recent thread with all the common experiences.

Re: [RBW] Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Hugh, With The upmost respect. You are young. Humbly, Curtis On Friday, June 17, 2016, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Bob, > > I tried both the Moustache & Albastache and liked neither. I felt > stretched out and the brake lever position wasn't ideal for me. That said > you may

[RBW] FS: Two Rivvy bikes, one not, all big

2016-06-17 Thread Reed Kennedy
I've fallen in love with my Hunqapillar and have decided to part with a few bikes I haven't ridden recently. First, a Bike Friday folding touring bike that I had custom made and then upgraded to be as Riv-ish as I could manage: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5641095552.html Second, a

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Hugh Smitham
Bob, I tried both the Moustache & Albastache and liked neither. I felt stretched out and the brake lever position wasn't ideal for me. That said you may experience them differently. With bikes and most especially with cockpits there's no substitute for experience. And we change. When I was young

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread kielsun
Getting there, Patrick. By "splayed out" I meant that my body felt too elongated with the moustache bars on my Sam. Some of this splay could've been avoided with a dirt drop stem, though. I'm definitely curious about the Albastache if they're truly quite different from moustache bars. Earlier

[RBW] Victoria Hypers

2016-06-17 Thread Minh
Jay, what size did you get? True to size? -- 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: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread cyclotourist
And a brilliant use of a John's Irish strap! On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 1:39 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Here's the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGvQYc0LxKA/?taken-by=rivbike > > On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 6:48 AM, Daniel Jackson < > daniel.seth.jack...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

2016-06-17 Thread Michael Morrissey
Hey! Thanks for reading it! The Appaloosa and the Clem were pretty similar, but there were two big differences: the handlebars and the sizing. The Appaloosa comes in more sizes. The Clem is basically the first Rivendell to be built to a price point. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think

[RBW] Re: worn out Brooks and Schwalbe - free for shipping

2016-06-17 Thread bo richardson
if the saddles are really shot maybe find a really good leatherworker and make a wallet? already shaped to your butt... On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 4:56:26 AM UTC-7, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I'll put those saddles to use if they are available. Thanks in advance. > > Fair winds, > > Captain

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread cyclotourist
Here's the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGvQYc0LxKA/?taken-by=rivbike On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 6:48 AM, Daniel Jackson < daniel.seth.jack...@gmail.com> wrote: > New photo up on their Instagram feed. Check it out! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: FS/FT Odds and Ends

2016-06-17 Thread Phillip Hathaway
Everything is sold. Thanks! -- 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

Re: [RBW] Victoria Hypers

2016-06-17 Thread cyclotourist
I have Hypers on one of my bikes, and find them very comparable to the Marathon Supremes. Great value in tires IMHO. On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > I got a pair of these on the recent Planet X sale. Arrived and installed > today. They went on real

[RBW] Re: Sackville sighting at 1 and Levering.

2016-06-17 Thread Lungimsam
Saw him again today on black, undiscernable brand bike with what looks like shop sack on front and Sackville on back, reflecto triangle on back. -- 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: Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

2016-06-17 Thread Mark Reimer
One of mine started a few months after riding. The other was popping instantly on the first ride. The third was pretty close to that too. I sold the hub and moved on. On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 3:18 PM, Tom Harrop wrote: > Interesting, my hub had to be replaced for the same

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

2016-06-17 Thread Tom Harrop
Interesting, my hub had to be replaced for the same reason after a couple of years. I wonder if it happens because the end caps unscrew in use. I see they've changed the torque recommendation from 12 Nm to 20 Nm... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Deacon Patrick
Bob, sounds like you are narrowing things down a bit. Ultimately, it's all an experiment, even if the trial lasts for several years with tweaks along the way. Grin. I have no experience with 2 and 3, but I rode the Albatross bars on my Hunqapillar for two years before swapping to Albastache.

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

2016-06-17 Thread Mark Reimer
Yup, three times. Pawls kept slipping and making loud pops and pings. On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 3:00 PM, Tom Harrop wrote: > Thanks Mark. Hmm, you're probably right about looking elsewhere, but there > are an assortment of squeaks, clicks and clunks coming from the area. > >

[RBW] Re: Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

2016-06-17 Thread Tom Harrop
Thanks Mark. Hmm, you're probably right about looking elsewhere, but there are an assortment of squeaks, clicks and clunks coming from the area. By the way, was it the ratchet ring that your hub went back to Phil for? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread kielsun
Thanks Veloman and Ron. Ron, I dug around and found an old post of yours about the Map bar. Definitely intriguing. I measured the top tube of my Rockhopper and it's roughly three cm longer than that of my Sam. So here are the final few options I'm considering. 1. Albatross w/ 120 mm

[RBW] Victoria Hypers

2016-06-17 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
I got a pair of these on the recent Planet X sale. Arrived and installed today. They went on real easy and look great, but I did have time for a test ride. Looking forward to trying something new after several years of Marathon Supremes. Jay -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

2016-06-17 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Yes, definitely not a homage, certainly based in part on the pure functionality of 80s mountain bikes. The vintage ones I've had (Canyon Express, Miyata Ridge Runner, Mongoose) all had chainstay lengths of, off the top of my head, 43-46cm, which is right around the touring bike territory of

[RBW] FS/T: Remainders/Tektro, Nitto, Shimano, my oh!

2016-06-17 Thread Mike K.
Alright. I still have a handful of good things in my garage that need good homes as I attempt to build out my bike. 1. Tektro CR720's - $30, whole bike's worth Big thanks for Jack for the hook up, unfortunately there isn't enough clearance on my '87 Voyageur for the brake pads to fit between

[RBW] FS: Remainders/Tektro, Nitto, Shimano, my oh!

2016-06-17 Thread Mike K.
Alright. I still have a handful of good things in my garage that need good homes as I attempt to build out my bike. 1. Tektro CR720's - $30, whole bike's worth Big thanks for Jack for the hook up, unfortunately there isn't enough clearance on my '87 Voyageur for the brake pads to fit between

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Will
I've done front racks, Wald baskets, and such... the solution I evolved to was a Tubus rear with Ortlieb bags. Why? 1) Rivs handle better with rear loads. It a design thing. 2) small front racks with large basket overhangs are fussy. 3) front racks have very modest capacity (unless they are

[RBW] Re: FS/FT Odds and Ends

2016-06-17 Thread Phillip Hathaway
The Nitto lugged stem is still available, everything else is sold. The stem is a 10 cm. I am offering it now for $110 shipping included. Thanks to all who were interested. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Jon Craig
The reason I don't have any specifics is that I am literally trying to compile a list of *all the front racks that fit without bodging, and that are cheaper than Nitto.*$5,200 is a lot of money; our budget is blown for a while, so this won't be a soon-purchase. I just want to know what

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Philip Kim
/V2PwuyaVQDI/Be0/EWKwiZ3lkfcetJfc1H1fLx5_lZc_jGcUwCLcB/s1600/sam-20160617.jpg> > > So, last Saturday I finally bought a Sam (55, blue, noodle)! (BTW A1 > Cyclery in Indianapolis rocks!) (And truth be told, I'm now a 2-Sam > household as on Wednesday we went back and my wife got one

[RBW] Re: Show Bill your British Racing Green Bike.

2016-06-17 Thread Leslie
Rambouillet: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351735340/in/album-72157623199721925/ On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 12:51:28 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote: > > All in good fun, let's show Bill our BRG bikes! > I'll start - BMC Monster Cross single speed 'road bike for dirt' - >

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Brian Campbell
TC-5, Jon Craig wrote: >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P1QC4YV-EI0/V2PwuyaVQDI/Be0/EWKwiZ3lkfcetJfc1H1fLx5_lZc_jGcUwCLcB/s1600/sam-20160617.jpg> >> >> So, last Saturday I finally bought a Sam (55, blue, noodle)! (BTW A1 >> Cycle

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

2016-06-17 Thread Garth
FWIW in regard to chainring clearance you don't have to go to super long stays in order to get this though. The original Stumpjumer is a great example of design that had the clearance for both wide tires AND any crank you wanted. In fact the original Stumpy came with TA cranks. Why no one

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Philip Kim
The reason Nitto is well regarded is because the quality is really unmatched IMO anywhere on the market, which matters the more times you ride your bike with more things. I believe all Nitto racks are still brazed by the same woman in Japan for the past decade or maybe even two. Also made out

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

2016-06-17 Thread masmojo
The thing is on your large, the chain stays could probably be 1 to 1.5 inches shorter and you still wouldn't have to worry about clipping the pannier and you would get the benefit of a better handling bike. Too long better than too short for sure, but how much too long? Maybe for me, it's

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread Abcyclehank
* that was suppose to be PRE-blog during initial design then photos from the factory when Will and another RBW employee visited. Ryan -- 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

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

2016-06-17 Thread David Banzer
I'll gladly take the ability to run normal cranks with low-ish q-factor compared to other bikes that fit large tires if the exchange is that tight turns are an issue. For chainstay length, pannier clearance is completely dependent on the user (foot size and pedaling position). I'd certainly

[RBW] Re: New Hunq 650b

2016-06-17 Thread iamkeith
I'm with you, Bill. But based on those other rumored sizes, it sure seems promising that a 56 or 57 might be in the works. I've complained so loud and for so long about that size being missing (I even had a pre-sale locked in when the model first came out, but backed out over concerns), that

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread Abcyclehank
Grant has shared some early pics per blog with me and asked at that time for me not to share them. I second emailing Grant and he will send a link to the blog and keep you abreast of all details pertaining to the HHH. He is very open to questions and even some suggestions but likely wants the

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread David Banzer
Zc_jGcUwCLcB/s1600/sam-20160617.jpg> > > So, last Saturday I finally bought a Sam (55, blue, noodle)! (BTW A1 > Cyclery in Indianapolis rocks!) (And truth be told, I'm now a 2-Sam > household as on Wednesday we went back and my wife got one too - 51, > orange, noodle. :D ) >

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread velomann
Another vote for the On-One Mary bars. Mike On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 5:36:35 AM UTC-7, kielsun wrote: > > I hesitated posting this here, but it's definitely a Riv-inspired > conundrum. I'm building up a late 80s Rockhopper and having trouble finding > the right handlebar setup. It will

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Minh
Jon, If you want us to help you, you need to help us. People here are going to recommend the Nitto options because many of us have tried the other options and ended up with Nitto. RBW design their bikes with those racks in mind, so generally speaking they are the closest to plug and

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! Apppaloosa!

2016-06-17 Thread Ryan Fleming
The JAs sound like fabulous bikes, but why am I not surprised by this? Sound like superb touring bikes On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 8:25:41 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Michael -- thanks for this writeup. I was particularly struck by this: > > * I rode around their parking lot, doing laps

[RBW] Re: Any benefits to the longer CS's?

2016-06-17 Thread masmojo
You know it's a bit subjective, the bike is BIG and even with shorter stays it would still be big, but longs stays . . . How long is too long!? The bike was made as a homage to or at least evolved from the idea of early 80's mountain bikes, which had longer stays, steel forks, etc. The

[RBW] Re: Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

2016-06-17 Thread Mark Reimer
Tom, There are indeed three bearings in there. I had my bearings go in my Phil cassette hub in one year, but that was through some nasty Canadian winter riding. Phil ended up warrantying it, but for other reasons. I'd be surprised if your bearings were the cause of a squeak though. In my

[RBW] New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Kainalu
If you want to carry something weighing much more than the rack itself, I'd suggest a fairly cheap black Tubus lowrider with some panniers. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Ritchey Logic Crankset

2016-06-17 Thread Mark Reimer
Hah!!! I enjoyed that joke more than I probably should have. On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7:45:20 PM UTC-5, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Does that mean when you wrote $100.00 you really mean, like, $65.00? > > On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 5:04:25 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: >> >> Yes. I was

[RBW] Re: FS Lightly used honey B17 Imperial

2016-06-17 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
Sorry for the oversized images. You get a more reasonably sized thumbnail if you scroll down. But for some reason 1 of them is upside down. Go figure! On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 5:23:23 PM UTC+3, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I tried this for a few months, replaced with a Rivit. > $90 shipped

[RBW] If you happen to live in Portland, Oregon...

2016-06-17 Thread John A. Bennett
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[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Jon Craig
Nittos are just way, way, way too expensive. On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:12:19 AM UTC-4, Ryan Thompson wrote: > > I have a Cheviot, which has the same brake setup as your Sam, and use > Mark's Nitto Rack with a Wald basket. Can't go wrong as the rack was > specifically developed for

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread John Stowe
Having a caliper brake doesn't preclude mounting a rack at the fork crown. In fact, it's handy because it means you already have a bolt! I have my Pass & Stow rack and a fender mounted on my Sam using the front brake bolt: https://flic.kr/p/dURLir -John On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00:38 AM

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Ryan Thompson
I have a Cheviot, which has the same brake setup as your Sam, and use Mark's Nitto Rack with a Wald basket. Can't go wrong as the rack was specifically developed for Rivendell's with caliper brakes. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/r1.htm Ryan On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00:38 AM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Minh
Jon, could you be a little more specific on what you're looking for? a small rack, a full-size rack? what do you want to carry? a trunk sack? panniers? all of my experience is with the nitto options, so can't comment on alternatives--i'm also a bit of a color matcher, so putting a silver

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Jon Craig
Any front rack that fits easily without a lot of bodging would be fine. I usually would want silver, but since my rear rack is a spare Trek that I had around (which is black), a black front rack would balance it out. As far as size, anything! I'm really just trying to gather a list of what

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread Daniel Jackson
New photo up on their Instagram feed. Check it out! -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread Kieran J
Email Grant and get on the HHH mailing list. He's sending out updates almost every other day. Not sure the protocol with posting HHH clique stuff publicly .. They've recently been doing some road/trail testing around Riv HQ. I think they aim to have some prototype demos built up soon. KJ On

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Jon Craig
"WTB" usually means "Want To Buy." I don't necessarily want to buy one, I just want the info on what has worked for people, for future reference. Budget is totally depleted for now (2x Sams is a lot of money!) On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 9:36:01 AM UTC-4, Howard Hatten wrote: > > Jon >

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks Cambium C-15 Carved Black

2016-06-17 Thread Garth
Saddle has been sold. Thanks all ! -- 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] New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Howard Hatten
Jon Congratulations on your new bikes. SAMs are really nice bikes. For your rack needs just post a WTB to the list. This group is very friendly & they know just what will work for your bike. I'm sure you'll find something in no time. Safe riding Howard Livonia Mi -- You received this message

[RBW] New Sam-haver with rack questions!

2016-06-17 Thread Jon Craig
<https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P1QC4YV-EI0/V2PwuyaVQDI/Be0/EWKwiZ3lkfcetJfc1H1fLx5_lZc_jGcUwCLcB/s1600/sam-20160617.jpg> So, last Saturday I finally bought a Sam (55, blue, noodle)! (BTW A1 Cyclery in Indianapolis rocks!) (And truth be told, I'm now a 2-Sam hou

[RBW] Re: How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

2016-06-17 Thread Brian Campbell
I use the "shoe goop" method as explained by Anton of Velo Lumino (a.k.a somerville bikes). I forgo the tubes and just glue the wire to the bike. I hold the wire flat with blue painters tape and then glue the wire (not the tape!) let the glue cure and remove the tape. It keeps wires flat

Re: [RBW] Re: VO fenders vs. Honjo fenders?

2016-06-17 Thread Scott Henry
I will also toss out the option of Handsome Cycles MudButler Fenders http://handsomecycles.com/products/silver-fenders Black or silver, priced compairable to Velo Orange too. Ive used them and they are long and easy to mount. I've got a bike in the stand right now that needs some fenders, the

[RBW] Re: worn out Brooks and Schwalbe - free for shipping

2016-06-17 Thread Conway Bennett
I'll put those saddles to use if they are available. Thanks in advance. Fair winds, Captain conway -- 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: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Ron Mc
Late to the party, but this article is still the best info in once place http://oldglorymtb.com/round-up-alternative-or-alt-mountain-bike-handlebars/ Big Map bar fan here. There are 3 bars that were derived from the Jones H bar, Jitensha Touring (Nitto 2522), Ahearne Map bar, and On-One

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
I didn't see anything either. Can someone post them? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 17, 2016, at 6:25 AM, Michael Hechmer > wrote: Email. Pictures? Not in my mailbox. I'd love to see them. Michael On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:14:38 PM

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Tandem

2016-06-17 Thread Michael Hechmer
Email. Pictures? Not in my mailbox. I'd love to see them. Michael On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:14:38 PM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote: > > I'm also seriously considering it when "Deposit Day" rolls around. The > recent Size L pics Grant sent around look awesome!! > We *need* this bike to tow

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Suggestions for MTB Build?

2016-06-17 Thread Joe Bernard
Yes, technically Robert has those bars backwards. The standard position has the straight part of the bar with levers closest to you - mimicking an mtb bar - then the curved sections are forward of the stem for stretching out on longer rides. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: worn out Brooks and Schwalbe - free for shipping

2016-06-17 Thread Robert Rutter
I'll take the tires. (PM sent) On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 3:45:09 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I was going through the closet this morning and found the following: > > Honey B17 > Black B17N > 2 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires 700c 35mm > > The leather on the saddles is pretty shot but

[RBW] worn out Brooks and Schwalbe - free for shipping

2016-06-17 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
I was going through the closet this morning and found the following: Honey B17 Black B17N 2 Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires 700c 35mm The leather on the saddles is pretty shot but the frames are fine. The tires got too many flats for me - 3 strikes and they're out is my policy. Plenty of life

[RBW] Has anyone replaced the bearings on a Phil Wood cassette hub?

2016-06-17 Thread Tom Harrop
Hi all, This could be a silly question, but it's the internet so I'll ask anyway. I'm planning to change the bearings in my Phil Wood "touring" cassette hub. I can't see instructions for replacing the bearings in that model on their website. There is a PDF for their FSA hubs, which are