[RBW] Oh no, baskets catching on among the young!

Yep, love his basket bag. Might have to try it out. I came across his soma doubke cross review and super helpful -- 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

[RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

This is why I like Twitter so much. It's a forum where I can choose who to hear from, and exclude screeching lunatics who are only there to agitate. I don't believe in echo chambers so I follow lots of folks with politics/ideas I disagree with - studies show that this "mingling" tends to reduce

[RBW] Anyone doing Seagull Century Saturday in Maryland?

Yes though I'll take a silver LeT our. Fingers crossed it's dry. Ken P. -- 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: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

I've posted in that thread!! I always have to check out any thread with Rivendell, RBW or Grant Petersen in the title. The "What is the poor man's Rivendell" thread is fascinating. I forget how many pages it's up to but it's an old and very long thread.

[RBW] Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

I did get the rear 750 in both the recessed and nutted versions to choose which one to keep. I'll return the other one if they give better clearance than the Paul's. In that case, I'd have to get another front Paul to mount reversed for the rear. Thanks for all the great insights! I learned many

[RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

I have taken the GorillaGrip Bondhus folding tool with me for so long I can't remember when I bought it, but glad to see they still make it. It's the one that has 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, and 6mm hex size. I also have a an old Craftsman , and the two of them are quality . I carry an

[RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

when any forum gets weird is when people badmouth what they haven't personally tried or even tried to understand -- 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

[RBW] Re: Oh no, baskets catching on among the young!

And that's just another reason why I like it here! On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 11:37:03 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: > > Been hanging out on Bike Forums this year, and they call them Freds there. > I asked why, but it's the basket, and a rude association. > He likes his stickers, doesn't he?

[RBW] Re: Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

I frequent a number of other bike forums - that particular one being one of them. Over the years of spending time on chat forums, I've learned to heavily discount a lot of what I read. I mean, anyone can post pretty much anything they want. I used to spend a lot of time on guitar forums and

[RBW] Anyone riding Lifeline 100 century in MD on the 16th?

https://bikeaaa.org/lifeline-100/ -- 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] Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

It's good to see opinion swinging around; Grant and Rivendell deserve it, and many of the opinions, con as well as pro, are reasonable. But man! Here and in every other comment thread on every other subject on every other blog or news or commentary site, the number of pure idiots and the pureness

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

The problem with many if not all of the multi tools I've used is that the allens are not of the best quality, and (IME) after some use seem to risk rounding out the allen holes. On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 4:45 AM, Jon BALER wrote: > If you want something smaller, there are a

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

Yes they do! Another solution is to buy a rear brake nutted version and use a problem solver extender thingy on the front. Either way, it is an easy thing to solve for. Clayton Scott SF, CA On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 9:18:59 AM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: > > I think rbw sells a nylon brake

[RBW] FS: White Industries VBC road crankset

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

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

I think rbw sells a nylon brake recess filler too for use with nutted brakes in recessed frames -- 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: Oh no, baskets catching on among the young!

Been hanging out on Bike Forums this year, and they call them Freds there. I asked why, but it's the basket, and a rude association. He likes his stickers, doesn't he? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Grant's Stock on Bike Forums has Appreciated

http://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1067000-grant-petersen-threat-menace.html In the past, this group has linked to some virulent threads about GP and RBW on Bike Forums. The mods there don't seem to earn their keep in general, and extreme + rude opinions are often

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

The Bella Fiesta will solve the straddle cable issue. The diacompe may be a little tight around a 60mm fender, but some strategic dimpling would do the trick. Mafac Raids would be the best choice likely for that fender width, but they can be a little tricky to find at a reasonable price and

[RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

If you want something smaller, there are a couple neat multi-tool designs with individual allen wrenches that avoid the awkwardness of multi-toools Fix it sticks http://fixitsticks.com/ Blackburn WAYSIDE MULTI-TOOL http://www.blackburndesign.com/en_eu/tools/wayside-multi-tool.html On

Re: [RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

Thanks Clayton, After your first e-mail, I did some research and confirmed I was wrong in my assumption. I've ordered a pair to try them and compare them to the Paul Racers. The new gist I'm exploring is putting the rear one below the brake bridge, per Sheldon's suggestion. This will allow me to

[RBW] Oh no, baskets catching on among the young!

It's the fault of the "Grant Petersen crowd." https://maxthecyclist.wordpress.com/2016/09/03/basketpacking-its-like-bikepacking-but-for-nerds/ His review of the Soma Double Cross is a good one. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and

[RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

I bought this set by Park a few years ago for a lot less than shown here. It is excellent. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RMRR02/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8=1 On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 5:21:58 PM UTC+3, islaysteve wrote: > Patrick, Another source for some of the brands

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

Thanks, Steve. For now, I've ordered folding collections by Bondhus on Amazon; $6.62 each and no additional charge for shipping. On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 8:21 AM, islaysteve wrote: > Patrick, Another source for some of the brands listed, aside from Amazon, > is KC Tools

[RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

I am aware that the Cheviot has no cp brazeons. I do own one ;-). Dc750 is the diacompe model. Can be found on ebay as singles. That brake is designed for centermounting. Nutted version is what I used as it saved me from dealing with a Sheldon nut. Just fill the recess with a valve stem

[RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

Patrick, Another source for some of the brands listed, aside from Amazon, is KC Tools (kctoolco.com). I've had good luck dealing with these folks. Cheers, Steve On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 6:46:59 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I almost stripped the head of a cleat bolt this afternoon

[RBW] FS: White Industries VBC road crankset

Selling white industries VBC road crankset. 170mm arms, 40/26, polished silver arms. In great shape. I got some Rene Here cranks to finally install so this one is just sitting around. Looking for $200 shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

What do others think? Certainly cheaper than Bondhus (tho' those I ordered cost $7). On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 6:35 AM, Scott Henry wrote: > > > Its just an allen key, the trick is not to use them all the time. If you > do, just grind them down on a grinder to get brand new

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

I recommend whatever they sell at your local Home Depot, or Lowes or Menards or whereever. Its just an allen key, the trick is not to use them all the time. If you do, just grind them down on a grinder to get brand new fresh faces.I have a coffee cup on my bench full of keys with just a nub

[RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

Gota say, if you really want maximum fender clearance raid/compass is the brake you want. With the original arches you can more not em without braze on posts. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Fendering the Cheviot - a play in several acts...

I had the Paul's CP brakes on the tandem. They work well. They open just enough to clear a full 38mm tire but not enough for a 41. The specs show an opening for a 55 mm fender but I managed to squeeze the VO 60s because the frame had enough space to drop the fender down a couple of mm.

Re: [RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

Thanks, all -- Bondhus it is. Protanium! On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 7:24 PM, Dave Johnston wrote: > Its often cheaper to buy a set than individual. > > Look for Bondhus 12292 or HLX7MS (made in the USA) > https://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-12292-L-wrenches- >

[RBW] Re: Best allen keys?

Another Bondhus vote. I have the loose L-shaped and the T-handled ones with the ball tip only. These are from 1989-90. The loose ones I keep in a waxed canvas wrap in the seat bag of my Rambouillet. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 6:46:59 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: