[RBW] Re: In praise of mid-trail bikes with decaleur-less rando bags

Second that!. I've been wondering this a lot lately. While I agree that low trail bikes have different handling characteristics. I've never thought a mark's rack plus a basket and sackville shopsack, or even a big ass bag like the swift docena, have been nothing but fine on a mid-trail

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

I have the cheapos around here somewhere. They work great. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: In praise of mid-trail bikes with decaleur-less rando bags

Hear, hear! I've been touring since 1976 (Bikecentennial anyone?) on loaded midtrail bikes, and I've survived, flourished even. I prefer midtrail bikes to low trail. I have nothing against low trail. Many people prefer them but I find silly the notion that they have some magical quality for

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Thank you so much for all your kind words and sharing your enthusiasm with me. Today was the day indeed! And kudos to those of you who made the correct guesses and special mention to Jeffrey who was even following Steve Rex's Instagram photos that I wasn't even aware of. Yes, Steve Rex is the

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

Silvers do fit directly on sun race bases. You might need to file off a tiny nubby thing. Let me know if you need help. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca -- 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: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

Agree that everyone needs a jones ;). But pictures and a better description helps. Is this with the truss fork or regular fork? What color? I'm assuming this is not the plus version? What tire sizes are on there now? etc. I already have a Plus and don't need another one, but any potential

[RBW] Betty Foy Sighting

First time visit to Cambridge, MA last weekend and I was impressed with the number of bicycles and bike lanes I saw. Highlight was a too brief conversation with a delightful lady and her beautifully turned out Betty Foy. What caught my eye first was the unmistakable tweed medium Saddlesack.

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 3:16:40 PM UTC-6, ian m wrote: > > I've been running these for about a year and a half now, and for the past > half the left shifter has been increasingly terrible. On the push it sounds > and shifts fine, but on the pull it sticks, skips, makes horrific sounds,

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

Ian and Bill, I have a question for you. I decided to replace the Nitto Noodles on my Homer with Albatross bars and ordered the aforesaid Sunraces a week before I encountered this string. Since I used Silver shifters on my Noodles, I still have them. Here's the question: Do they mount to

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

You guys are crazy. EVERYONE needs a Jones. And I say that with no intent of irony or jest whatsoever. -- 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: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

Purchasing a bike on a basis of need, I agree, is not likely. I suppose anyone interested enough to open the thread may well understand the appeal already or develop interest that would lead them to do research, especially at this price point. That's the way I go about things. For example, I

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

René, That's awesome! Congrats! I'm glad the paint issue got sorted. I'd love to see it. Tim On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 8:58 AM, René Sterental wrote: > Hi all, > > The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick > up my custom low trail 650b

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

I use some cheapo click-but-don't-index Sunrace shifters I got from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007QMJH86?vs=1) on my late 80s Rockhopper adventure/mtb. I absolutely love them and prefer them to the Shimano Ultegras on my Sam, which I also run in friction mode. I love the clicks! As

[RBW] Latest Roscoe Bubbe

There's a pic of Machine Green on the Blug. It looks like an old engine-block color, which fits the name. I like it. -- 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] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

If it's that silver Steve Rex with the chromed lugs he's been posting on his Instagram account then, wow! -- 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] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Just watch where you bite! On 08/05/2016 05:36 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Ooo! Lugged, low trail bacon! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 3:29:04 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: If discussions of*eating bacon *aren't too far from the spirit, there is no way a lugged 650B custom with

Re: [RBW] Re: Escape to Rampart Reservoir

Drivin' it like you stole it, aye? Grin. No worries. We'll ride again! Oh, how I love this rosary! My ogre fingers get lost on smaller rosaries, swallowing up two or three beads and who knows where I am, and I can't tell when I'm done with a decade and enter into the contemplation and "Whoah!"

[RBW] Re: Jones on the trade/sale block so I can get a Riv

Andrew, it's pretty unlikely that anybody "needs" your Jones. Creation of desire and impulse and feeding frenzy in your audience is helped enormously by putting some effort into providing careful and detailed photographs. Or perhaps you don't *actually* want to sell, in which case,

[RBW] In praise of mid-trail bikes with decaleur-less rando bags

I wanted to post an update to a question that I asked the group a while back: Despite not having a low-trail fork, can you successfully put a rando bag on a Homer? I've had a VO Grand Cru bag on my Homer for a couple months now. The Homer still handles great with a light load in the bag and is

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Ooo! Lugged, low trail bacon! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 3:29:04 PM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > If discussions of* eating bacon *aren't too far from the spirit, there is > no way a lugged 650B custom with racks and fenders is going to be OT even > if it is low trail. Looking

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

On 08/05/2016 11:58 AM, René Sterental wrote: Hi all, The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick up my custom low trail 650b lugged steel fendered and racked custom. Will post photos and a short update later. I'll be building the whole bike but will take my

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

It is *too* in keeping with the RBW spirit! Please post and describe in agonizing detail. On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 9:58 AM, René Sterental wrote: > [...] if it's too far out from the RBW spirit of this forum, I'll be very > happy not to do these postings. > -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Escape to Rampart Reservoir

Patrick: I wax nostalgic for last year's RR ride (though I must say that my dirt skills are far more appropriate to dirt roads and easy paths than to any technical stuff). I am sorry I couldn't ride with you again this year; I just did a very quick up and back drive to Co Springs to pick up Catie,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Road Brake Levers

Ahh, well, if it helps, did you see the "prairie analog" middle 50 miles. Flat, flat, flat. https://www.flickr.com/photos/deaconpatrick/28468822160/ Prairie winds are no joke. They have a way of motivating a very aero position as you struggle to not go backwards. Grin. With abandon,

[RBW] Re: Escape to Rampart Reservoir

Rather than start another thread for what was just a leg stretcher of a day ride, here are today's shots. Cloudy, deliciously cool at 50˚F, and some amazing views of Pikes Peak. Wild flowers are going ... wild! For a summer's Friday, the cool and clouds kept the lowlanders away so it was

[RBW] New bike day....for YOU. Large Rosco Bubbe 2 for sale on the blug

It looks like nine of you can order a big Rosco Bubbe now. That 66cm top tube is pretty awesome. There are not many bikes in the world that are longer than that. Some of you 6'6" folks are going to get a sweet bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Wobble in my rear hub

Great point, Ryan. Between groceries, bikepacking, and the rocks in my skull, there's a wee bit of load to be had on the axle. Grin. A wee load for wee jaunts. Double grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:02:23 AM UTC-6, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > I guess they'll take a look

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Anybody who's in or goes to Sac, I'd suggest you get to know Addison at Addison's Bicycle Reparium. Quirky, funky, hip, independent, vintage, beater, Riv-oriented, BQ-oriented coolness. https://www.facebook.com/bicyclerepairium/ https://www.google.com/#q=addison%27s+bicycle+reparium ~pb

[RBW] fs: Sugino XD2 crankset

Used, a little dirty but excellent shape. No crankbolts. 172.5 - 48/36/24 $90 shipped. https://s32.postimg.org/x8qok2shh/sug1.jpg https://s32.postimg.org/gjp8o5vw5/sug4.jpg https://s32.postimg.org/albfdxcxh/sug2.jpg https://s32.postimg.org/rzvnm7a2d/sug3.jpg -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

You're teasing us :) On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 9:59:03 AM UTC-6, René wrote: > > Hi all, > > The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick > up my custom low trail 650b lugged steel fendered and racked custom. > > Will post photos and a short update later. I'll be

[RBW] WTB (or trade) MKS Touring pedals

Hi all. I'm interested in buying a set of MKS Touring pedals (maybe they used to be called Sylvan if memory serves?) that Riv used to sell. Or I'd gladly trade for a pair of well-used but perfectly functional MKS Sneaker pedals. Thanks. John -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:02:38 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I'd love to see it. Who's the builder? Sacramento lugged bike builder -- gotta be Steve Rex. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Me too! Please post ! On Friday, August 5, 2016 at 12:51:06 PM UTC-5, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > René, please do share! I am excited to learn from your experiences and to > share in your joy as your practical and lovely new bicycle comes together. > I can't imagine anything much more in the spirit

Re: [RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

René, please do share! I am excited to learn from your experiences and to share in your joy as your practical and lovely new bicycle comes together. I can't imagine anything much more in the spirit of this forum than that! Best, Reed On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 8:58 AM, René Sterental

[RBW] Re: fs: Carradice Nelson Longflap + Pitlock set

Bump...$75 shipped for Carradice...$45 for Pitlock. -- 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] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

I'd love to see it. Who's the builder? -- 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: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

Interesting, Justin. I have a SunRace 8-speed thumbie which I'm also not thrilled with. It indexes fine, but the action is too hard. Sometimes I have to grab the thing with my whole hand to get the shift. I've used Shimano indexed bar-cons in both positions, and they're definitely

[RBW] Re: SUNRACE One-At-a-Time shifter maintenance?

I have SunRace actual indexed barcons that I'm not too fond of. I think I'm going to widening my handlebars and in that process will probably spring for new barcons made by Shimano. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Wobble in my rear hub

I guess they'll take a look at your wheel, but another explanation (more likely for a conventional old-school freewheel hub) could be a bent axle. I know you haul home lots of groceries so that could be a possibility. Apparently cartridge bearings can be obtained from a good bearing supply

[RBW] Re: FS: Frameset, Two Wheelsets, Bosco Bullmoose Bars

Tim Yes I ran that downtube strap loosish. The bag has so much redundancy, you could easily cut off one if it bugs you. -- 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,

[RBW] RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Hi all, The day has arrived. I'm driving to Sacramento later this morning to pick up my custom low trail 650b lugged steel fendered and racked custom. Will post photos and a short update later. I'll be building the whole bike but will take my sweet time to enjoy it. I will also likely let the

[RBW] Re: FS: Frameset, Two Wheelsets, Bosco Bullmoose Bars

Bill- I received the frame bag and mounted it on my Schwinn KOM-10. It fits perfectly, as expected! My only complaint is that it covers the headbadge. Due to the three-cable-cluster underneath the down tube, I just ran that downtube strap a little loose around the outside of the whole

[RBW] Re: Wobble in my rear hub

Great question, Andy! I'll find out toward the end of the month when the budget allows. Didn't want to take it in without having funds for the upper range of likely possibility, which they thought was $60 for full (4) sealed bearing replacement and labor. So it's Quickbeam rides for a month.

[RBW] Re: Wobble in my rear hub

Was your LBS able to diagnose your hub, possibly simple as adjusting the axle hardware? Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 2:30:26 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Thanks all! I've contacted Velocity and plan on somehow strapping the > wheel to my QB tomorrow and getting