[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Suzue Rear Wheel $50

Let me know if you want a deal on a bolt on Phil 32 hole front hub Bill -- 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: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Brian, your kids! How SWEET. Love your setup. I didn't have quite that setup, but I did pull L on a Trek tag-along for a few years. I was happy when he became independent because I could finally take the ugly black hitch off my seat post and let the Betty be as beautiful and unfettered as she

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Jeremy, what you write makes perfect sense and is an excellent distillation of what Sheldon has written on the subject. However, in my experience theory doesn't always work out under real-world conditions. FWIW, I am a large man (6'3", 215#) with big hands (size 8.5 glove) and a strong grip

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

I love the MoD174. I have it in 42 and I am looking for it in 44cm silver. Fairweather is out and I'm debating ordering the 46cm. It's a great bar and really fits well with the longer hoods of modern brake levers. Irving - what size do you have? -Justin, Oakland -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Good for you!!! One of major my goals in life is to life a care-free life and forgo my driver's license renewal when it expires in 3 years. Your photo of the cars leaving school is so sad on so many levels. You are teaching your kids as well as the other kids (and hopefully their parents) in

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Ref the Shimano Deore XT V brakes, I just rebuilt a 1997 Klein MTB that I've not been on since 2004. I cleaned the brake tracks, sanded the pads and was astounded at how great those brakes are (in the dry). Using shorty levers, I'm talking one finger operation per brake. A nice feature of the

[RBW] Behind seat tube frame pump / mount for Clementine 59

Looking for suggestions or hacks for a rattle-free setup behind the seat tube on a Clementine 59. At the moment, I'm considering the Zefal HPX pump mounted with Zefal or Twofish blocks/straps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: What pressures do you run your Ruffy Tuffy 28's at?

I am around 165lbs and maybe another 25lbs for the bike and I run anywhere around 75 ~ 90psi. Not the fastest tire but they are pretty tough. On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 12:22 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > I put Ruffy Tuffy's on a bike I re-habbed for my daughter: '83

[RBW] Anyone riding the Indian Head 100 Century on Labor Day?

In Indian Head, Maryland. http://ohbike.org/century/ I hope to be there with my Bleriot or Rambouillet. This is my report from last year if you are curious what it is like: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/rbw-owners-bunch/gJPWltCIzqQ/wOtLARmNAgAJ;context-place=forum/rbw-owners-bunch --

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

It may help to clarify a few things here, and define terms. Braking "power" is a tricky term, but for the purposes of my post we could define it as amount of normal force applied by the brake pad to the rim. This is dependent on the mechanical advantage of the braking system (brake, cables,

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

Maes as in same as the Maes Parallel on the Compass site? -- 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

[RBW] Bridgestone MB6, Campy Daytona Crankset/BB, Tires

Bottom bracket sold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

Pretty Simple -- 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: Cantilever brake question...

True. These brakes also allow for 27" to 700c conversion pretty easily as well on most bike from this era. On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 8:10:08 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Yes. Brian is right that you can just barely use late 80s brakes on your > early 80s bike. When I said nothing

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

You could try this, as I did with my kids when they were smaller! On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 3:19:22 PM UTC-4, Evan E. wrote: > > Leah, > > Yikes! Your latest installment is harrowing and funny, rich in detail and >

[RBW] Re: FS: Quickbeam Suzue Rear Wheel $50

Wheel has been sold, sorry to not post that earlier. On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 6:38 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > Stock rear wheel from an orange-era 'Beam. Wheel, SS freewheel, and > quick-release. > $50 + actual shipping via bikeflights.com (should be no more than $30). > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Paul v brake levers specifically -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Jay I got v brake light levers pleas email me philipw...@gmail.com as I'm on mobile now -- 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: FS: 57cm Rivendell Romulus complete

The ones on this bike are clinchers. On Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10:45:44 PM UTC-7, Thomas Welch wrote: > > Are EA90's clincher or tubular? > > On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 4:55:33 PM UTC-6, brianweee wrote: >> >> Hi all, selling my 57cm Rivendell Romulus for $900 local (SF Bay area) >> or

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Yes. Brian is right that you can just barely use late 80s brakes on your early 80s bike. When I said nothing contemporary I meant nothing you can buy new and certainly nothing v-brake -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Terrible pic, but here is my Clementine with 2" (50mm) tires and fenders and V brakes (and, embarrassingly enough, sans brake cable cap--on the way!) Gravel bike has a list of V-brake arm lengths: http://www.gravelbike.com/v-brake-arm-lengths/ The Shimano Deore XT is supposed to be a nice

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Looks like this1983 Voyageur SP. Fits 38mm Compass Barlow Pass EL tires and fenders.

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

You can use the Shimano SLR mid-profile cantis on that Passage w/ Salmon Kool Stops and greatly improve the braking IMHO. I have done it three separate times to 80's Schwinn touring bikes (Passage/Voyageur/Voyageur SP) On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 7:17:41 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Roadie Ryan You probably should not count on any contemporary brakes working on your schwinn passage. Canti-post placement for TINY cantilevers like the Dia Compe 960 is far different from canti-post placement for modern brakes. In fact if you do an image search on Google for "dia compe 960"

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

I started out with Cani's (Avids) on my Handsome Devil but quickly grew frustrated and make the switch to V Brakes and they have worked great for 4 years. Mini Motos huh? nice tip -if the Cantis on my newly acquired vintage touring Schwinn Passage don't work out (Dia Compe 960s) I may give

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

It will work on my Hunqapillar but I think the brake arm length is a factor to consider as well. I have had good luck with the older, Shimano XT v-brakes. On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 4:04:52

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Tektro/Cane Creek and Dia Compe make road bar levers for v-brakes. There are no brifters that I am aware of but I have used the Dia Compe 287v with shimano bar ends for shifting. I don't like things like travel agents etc and avoid them. On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 4:05:54 PM UTC-4, Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

I would be tempted to try Motolites if I could find long-pull reverse brake levers. Paul stopped making them a few years ago, and I don't know of any other models out there. I'd love to buy a used pair of the Paul levers if any list members have a set for sale. Or maybe someone can point me in

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Ian asked what is the max tire size that Paul Mini-Motos will fit. The answer depends on where your frame builder put the posts, but it is normal to run them with monster cross tires 700x45, without fenders. With a fender and "good" fender clearance, maybe a 700x32. If you don't need

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

Whoops, Steve is right. On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11:29:27 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 08/30/2016 12:02 PM, Irving wrote: > > Nitto MOD176 (Noodle) = Reach 110mm, Drop 130mm > > That's not correct. The Noodle is the 177. The 176 aka "Dream Bar" is > a standard Maes bar.

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

What do you do to resolve road brake lever cable pull incompatibilities? On 08/30/2016 04:04 PM, Daniel Jackson wrote: Yeah. Clearance is the crux of it all. If you could accommodate 50mm tires with fenders under a v brake, many of us who use cantis might be inclined to try out some V

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

Yeah. Clearance is the crux of it all. If you could accommodate 50mm tires with fenders under a v brake, many of us who use cantis might be inclined to try out some V options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake question...

What is the max tire size the mini-motos will fit? -- 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] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Leah, Yikes! Your latest installment is harrowing and funny, rich in detail and awesome. Please post a new story daily. Leah's Bus Blog! Evan E. -- 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: Cantilever brake question...

This is why I no longer use cantilever brakes. V-brakes work and have allowed me to stop futzing. I know the purists are taught to hate V-bakes because they don't "look" the part, or you are lacking in mechanical skills if you don't enjoy spending time with them.In the real world they work

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

On 08/30/2016 12:02 PM, Irving wrote: Nitto MOD176 (Noodle) = Reach 110mm, Drop 130mm That's not correct. The Noodle is the 177. The 176 aka "Dream Bar" is a standard Maes bar. Here's Riv's listing for the "Noodle" http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb1.htm and for the sake of comparison

[RBW] Re: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

I know and he wrote that for riding in Mexico area he prefers that bike over his others. Shocked that he found something he likes better than the Herse for a given purpose. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

Both Riv's have Bosco's with Tektro Lever and interrupter levers, friction shift barcons on the Hunq, stem shifters on Sam. Both have DiaCompe Stoker knobs in a strategic place now, a German Mirror and I have a BM Eyc on the Hunq but that's it. I use VO Leather although I tried the

[RBW] Re: ISO: Cheap crankset

Thanks to all - a crank has been found -- 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] PSA: RIVENDELL SIMPLEONE Frameset 60 CM on e-bay

Not mine, just passing it along to those who might be interested, looks awesome! NOS Rivendell Simpleone frameset. Single- speed. 60 cm. Dark green. Auction is for frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket and seat post. I have had this in cool,dark and dry storage for a few years now. Only taken

Re: [RBW] Re: What pressures do you run your Ruffy Tuffy 28's at?

I put Ruffy Tuffy's on a bike I re-habbed for my daughter: '83 Schwinn Super Sport (full lugged Tange #2 frame), converted to upright bars by the previous owner. I gave it a new chain, new cables, a triple touring crank, and

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

Eric, like you my headlights have migrated down to near tire height. Cyclometers have mostly gone away and I have not moved into the GPS world. My rides are now mostly number free (except an occasional timed climb up the local four mile hill) and I love it. My Jones bar bikes both have a bag

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

Nitto MOD176 (Noodle) = Reach 110mm, Drop 130mm Nitto MOD174 = Reach 75mm, Drop 125mm On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 8:40:22 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: > > How much more is the reach on a Noodle? > > On Aug 29, 2016 21:03, "John M" wrote: > >> >> I'm looking for drop

Re: [RBW] What's in Your Cockpit?

Scott: I usually don’t carry the Narrative Clip, which I bought mostly because I’m fascinated by the technology—a camera about the size of a matchbook that takes hi-res photos and 1080P video. The Clip takes a photo at intervals you set as long as it’s not laid face-down; viewed in the iPhone

[RBW] Re: What pressures do you run your Ruffy Tuffy 28's at?

Tire pressure is a function of your bike-system+motor weight. Mine is around 30-35+185-190 or 220lbs. Using Frank Berto's tire pressure chart I pump my 28mm rear tire up to 90-95 and front 80-85 then don't refill for several weeks. I seem to feel the need to refill around 75psi. I have found

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

The Nitto B135 Randonneur bars have relatively compact dimensions (short reach), and some flare to the drops. But, they only come in one or two widths, and some folks don't like the upward angle of the tops near the stem. On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 10:40 AM, Jim Bronson

Re: [RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

How much more is the reach on a Noodle? On Aug 29, 2016 21:03, "John M" wrote: > > I'm looking for drop handlebars for my Hunqapillar and stumbled onto this > bar from Fairweather in Japan. It's a modified Nitto Noodle with shorter > reach and drop: > > Fairweather

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

Thanks Irving. I sent you a PM as well. Those 151s look like they have a nice shape, but almost no flare at the drops. I'd love to find a bar with the flat ramps of the Noodle, compact dimensions and some flare at the drops. The Salsa Cowbell fits the bill, but is strictly 31.8 clamp

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

I know you are joking but ... Oh? If discomfort and challenge is a sign no one is praying for us than our God is too small. Grin. I am thankful everyone got home safe and has the amazing opportunity to learn from discomfort and challenge. All part of the adventure. Often the opportunity to

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Well...I was certainly thinking of you...I cannot imagine climbing in that 100F heat. I hope you and your charges are recovered fully. Heatstroke sure can happen quick as a wink. Are these Bosco bars you are using? Take care and good luck! On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 12:58:08 AM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] Leah's Bicycle Bus! (and question)

Wow!!! Heat stroke and babysitting that ill-equipped girl who In spitenif everything made it even though she walked. Needless to say, bring more water and don't let it happen again. Luckily the kids didn't have such a close call. She'll either decide she can make it happen and get a better bike

[RBW] What's in Your Cockpit?

Eric, nice suggestion for a topic. Thanks! My Hunq Gray Atlantis: Nitto - Noodles, stem, F15 bag holder supporting a Riv boxy handlebar bag (fantastic!), maroon bar tape, twine, brass bell, non-aero brake levers, Silver bar ends. No electronics. Headlight attached to a Gino mount on the left

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

I no longer have this specific setup for my Allrounder but I did post about it here: http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2011/09/bicycle-cockpit.html Here is the most recent version with albatross and deerhead shifters:

[RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

A brass duet IncrediBell . About the only one's I ring it "at" is the horses and cows I say hi too along my way. I have never been fond of things that tell me speed or distance on a bike. To "live in the moment" has weird implication, as if what, there is something else beside now ?

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

Just the Randi Jo bag aside from brake levers and shifters 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: Fantasyland Daydream: Ti "Riv"

Looks like Mr. Heine ponied up for his fantasyland bike: https://janheine.wordpress.com/2016/08/30/i-bought-a-titanium-bike/ On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:55:43 PM UTC-4, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > http://fireflybicycles.com/bicycles/all-road > > Since it is custom, and they offer different

Re: [RBW] Re: What's in Your Cockpit?

headlight, bell and Randi-Jo bar bag -- 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,