[RBW] A Few More Items For Sale.

This came off my A. Homer Hilsen well under 500 miles more like 200 miles. Lots of life left. My preference would be to sell the whole group to one buyer. I've priced it all out individually but here's my group price excluding the Portola bars. $300 shipped CONUS If you want the bars too I'll

Re: [RBW] Some Items FS.

Update: Nitto Tallux Stem 9 cm 26.Ø $45 Shipped CONUS (Pending) Nitto Tallux Stem 11 cm 25.4 $45 Shipped CONUS (Sold) Nigel Smythe Blue Tweed Small Front Bag $100 Shipped CONUS. (Sold) Nigel Smythe Small Blue Tweed Saddle Bag $100 Shipped CONUS (Sold) Terrapin Harness & Terrapin Dry Bag $110

Re: [RBW] Some Items FS.

Nitto Tallux Stem 9 cm 26.Ø $45 Shipped CONUS (Pending) Nitto Tallux Stem 11 cm 25.4 $45 Shipped CONUS (Sold) Nigel Smythe Blue Tweed Small Front Bag $100 Shipped CONUS. (Sold) Nigel Smythe Small Blue Tweed Saddle Bag $100 Shipped CONUS (Sold) ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

I have really enjoyed my Silver bar end and also the Silver DT shifters. So elegant. So smooth shifting. Looking forward to checking these out! -- 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] Silver 2 shifters

They'll be good replacements, yep. The ghost shifts--up in the mid and upper range, it may take two clicks to lock the gear in. It works...but it can be a challenge. I doubt I'll change my CLEMshifters, but they are a transitional species, maybe. On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 9:20 PM, Reid

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

So can the S2s be used as a replacement for the stock shifters that came on the Clems? My wife has a Clementine that she just LOVES, but the stock shifters have always given lots of "ghost" shifts, as discussed on this list some time back. I would sure like to replace the shifters with

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

The ride was good - as always. The Fall molds make my eyes water, itch, and turn several shades of red - even with allergy medicine. My physician tells me that I should stay inside, but I would rather have itchy eyes and a beautiful ride! Bob On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

DP would certainly have noted the relatively clean appearance! The trail that I ride to get to the trail in the picture is a tow path that is topped with ":dusty 12s", a finely ground limestone/dolomite aggregate that sets up like cement, and eats drive trains. My defense is fairly frequent

Re: [RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

Great to hear! Yep, if you crimp the wire too tight, it cuts of the flow of electrons. ;) Just kidding of course. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2016, at 9:43 PM, 'joe kelly' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > ok. i checked the wires and it looks like i

[RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

ok. i checked the wires and it looks like i was crimping the wire to the tail light somehow. when i unbundled the excess wire to the taillight, the system fires up immediately. i made a bigger loop and that has solved my problem.!! thanks guys! joe kelly On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at

Re: [RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

I have a PD-8, and it has worked flawlessly. I also have a couple different Shimano dynamos that work great as well. Have you checked the wire for missing insulation, which could cause a short? I ask because I had a malfunction recently on another of my bikes (my Schwinn KOM, with a

[RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

My SP hub has been in near daily use in rain, snow, sun, dust, for a year now with flawless performance. Perhaps your wire contacts are imperfect? On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:04:38 PM UTC-6, joe kelly wrote: > i should mention, when it does work, the lights are bright and are >

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

Will the S2 be able to be mounted either conventionally up top on flat bars or on the inside as you've done lately? Seems like the ratchet mech would allow more mounting freedom than say Shimano on Paul's thumbies. I have an ancient pair of BarCons that have never been disassembled & still

[RBW] Re: my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

i should mention, when it does work, the lights are bright and are functioning as they should; they work great! thanks again joe On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 8:58:34 PM UTC-4, joe kelly wrote: > > when i use the quickbeam with the sp dynamo hub, the hub malfunctions and > produces power

[RBW] Re: RBW Cassettes from IRD

Looks like Soma has the 12-32. According to IRD website, they are no longer making the 12-32, only 12-30 and 12-34. I need to know such things as I just rebuilt my 20 year old MTB 9 speed! Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 6:12:12 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote: >

[RBW] my sp dynamo hub is unreliable

when i use the quickbeam with the sp dynamo hub, the hub malfunctions and produces power for the lights. about two thirds of the time this happens. i only ride about once a month. have any of you had similar disappointment with this hub? i am using all riv bought parts. eyc headlight and

[RBW] WTB: Mark's Rack

If anyone has an extra to move on, please let me know. Thanks much, D. -- 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] RBW Cassettes from IRD

You could try here http://www.interlocracing.com/cassettes-freewheels/ Howard Livonia Mi -- 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: Helmets... what do you like?

A function I like not mentioned much here is for a helmet that does not make the hair on your head too strange after its removal. The three bands of styrofoam with thin foam padding that run from forehead to crown, common on many large vent racer type helmets, make my hair look really strange

[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt, Carradice, Tubus, Grand Bois, Nitto, XC-Pro Crank, Brooks B15 & C13, Ice Cream!

Hi Jack, I tried sending you a PM regarding the ST crank. Don't know whether you got it or not? Can you shoot me a email. ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:33:09 AM UTC-7, Jack K wrote: > > Hi Riv-folk, > > > As part of my continuing efforts to turn excess bike bits

Re: [RBW] Some Items FS.

Update: Nitto Tallux Stem 9 cm 26.Ø $45 Shipped CONUS (Pending) Nitto Tallux Stem 11 cm 25.4 $45 Shipped CONUS Nigel Smythe Blue Tweed Small Front Bag $100 Shipped CONUS. (Sold) Nigel Smythe Small Blue Tweed Saddle Bag $100 Shipped CONUS (Sold) Terrapin Harness & Terrapin Dry Bag $110 Shipped

[RBW] RBW Cassettes from IRD

I have one I bought a year or more ago. It's a 12-34 that starts with 12,13,14,16 which is not common at all. I've really liked the gearing it gives me. Sadly I fear they didn't sell that well and perhaps RBW dropped the project. I hope they will return before I wear mine out. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Saturday in Indiana

What nicer a way to spend a Fall day than to ride through a Fall landscape? I hope your ride was as enjoyable as mine this afternoon (though I ended up riding more pavement than dirt -- still, nice pavement in beautiful Fall neighborhoods). I don't know if I like Fall or Spring better. Both are

[RBW] Saturday in Indiana

Robert, Thanks for posting a great pic from a Midwest trail. Great Rivendell riding here as well. Nice reference to the greatly missed DP also. A potential comment by him may have addressed the relatively "clean" appearance of your Hunq. With Abandon and a Sardonic grin(DP), Ryan Hankinson

Re: [RBW] Some Items FS.

Nitto Tallux Stem 9 cm 26.Ø $45 Shipped CONUS (Pending) Nitto Tallux Stem 11 cm 25.4 $45 Shipped CONUS Nigel Smythe Blue Tweed Small Front Bag $100 Shipped CONUS. Nigel Smythe Small Blue Tweed Saddle Bag $100 Shipped CONUS or $175 for the pair. Shipped CONUS Terrapin Harness & Terrapin Dry Bag

[RBW] RBW Cassettes from IRD

A few months ago the RBW website advertised 9 spd cassettes from IRD in sizes not commonly available. Now, there is only the standard Shimano/Srams on the site. Does anyone know what happened??? The idea sounded good and their write up was convincing. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -- You

[RBW] Some More Items.

This came off my A. Homer Hilsen well under 500 miles more like 200 miles. Lots of life left. My preference would be to sell the whole group to one buyer. I've priced it all out individually but here's my group price excluding the Portola bars. $340 shipped CONUS If you want the bars too I'll

[RBW] WTB: Dynamo Wheel

Hi all: I am looking for a used 700c Dynamo wheel for a project. I'd prefer a Shimano or SP hub and a wide rim, like Dyad or Mavic A319. Going on a winter commuter, so nothing fancy please. Colour and condition negotiable. Please direct message me if you have something. Thanks! KJ -- You

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Saddles, Pauls, SRAM, etc

Paul levers 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] Saturday in Indiana

It is a beautiful Fall day in Indiana, perfect for a ride on a favorite trail. I miss Deacon Patrick's pictures of his Hunqapillar along a Colorado trail, so I will post one of mine along an Indiana trail. Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona

Thanks for the all the positive responses everyone. It was a good and challenging trip for me and I'm glad that it resonated with a few of you as well. I'm not sure about that "recording prohibited" sign. Guess I never thought too much about it. I assumed the Forest Service was trying to

[RBW] Re: Silver 2 shifters

As for durability of the shifters, if they are as good as the original they should be great. I still use the original ST thumbies that came with my '83 Stumpjumper on one bike and another pair on the Bombadil, they both work as great as great can be. I agree with Grant that you gotta wonder

[RBW] Some Items FS.

A few items for sale. The stems have insertion marks and are priced accordingly. If more pics are desired of an item just ask. The Nigel Smythe small saddle bag is missing one of the attachment knobs not a big deal but priced to reflect that. Also cross posting on the iBoB group. Nitto

Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

Patrick, As usual, I agree with Sheldon Brown! I do love the Art Deco style of the Chancery. My commute concludes at one of the schools on the grounds of the National Cathedral. I begin near Wheaton, MD. Cycling infrastructure has improved greatly since the 1980s, but not along Wisconsin

[RBW] Re: 50cm Cheviot build

Thanks, That 49 Sparrow bar is just what I'm looking for. On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:21:47 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Tavan wrote: > > Soma's FAQ about the Sparrow bars indicates that they're drilled out to > accept either reverse brake levers or bar end shifters, and they're > available as

Re: [RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

Eloquent. As Sheldon Brown said, commuting cyclists are the really *serious* cyclists, and cycle commuting makes what would otherwise be a very annoying chore into a mini adventure -- at least, I find that so. I see your route takes you by the Washington National Cathedral. 30 years ago I lived

[RBW] Re: 50cm Cheviot build

They are these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NITTO-B352-NORTH-ROAD-25-4MM-SILVER-BICYCLE-HANDLEBAR-/321898891123 On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1:17:27 PM UTC-4, Linda G wrote: > > Are those albatross bars? The parts list says "Nitto road bars". I ask > because I'm looking for a bar that is

[RBW] Re: 50cm Cheviot build

Soma's FAQ about the Sparrow bars indicates that they're drilled out to accept either reverse brake levers or bar end shifters, and they're available as narrow as 49cm, if that's of interest. /Jeremy On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:17:27 AM UTC-7, Linda G wrote: > > Are those albatross

[RBW] Re: 50cm Cheviot build

Are those albatross bars? The parts list says "Nitto road bars". I ask because I'm looking for a bar that is narrower than an albatross but takes bar end shifters and MTB levers. It's been my understanding that albatross is the only choice. On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 4:05:21 PM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

G, Have you solved the wimpy plastic washer issue? Maybe a thick hard rubber? I remember there were two types of action figures growing up: brittle Gi joes who's thumbs broke off and these heartier more maliable super heroes with a similar but durable Kung fu grip. I don't know why silvers

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

The band mated with the chunk and limited it to 22.2 bars, which was fine back then. It's fiddly to remove and remount (not t fiddly, but you have to remove the lever and go at it with an 8mm socket). NewSilver2 has some sort of curly flower thing going on 360-degrees, which lets you angle

[RBW] Re: Commuting reflections and portfolio

Thanks for posting the albums. Both bikes look great. I took my 650b'd Romulus out for a quick ride this morning. I've always enjoyed it, but with the wider supply tires, it's just that much better. Love your cheviot. I'd be lusting after one more (and in that awesome green) if I didn't

[RBW] WTB: Ritchey LOGIC non-drive 170mm crank arm (silver)

Hey, All: I'm looking for a left side LOGIC crank arm, 170mm silver in good shape. The generation with the sort of 'soft arrow' shape at the top and LOGIC on the flatish arm. I'd be interested if you have one. Thanks so much for looking. Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- You received this message

[RBW] Commuting reflections and portfolio

As I spend a beautiful weekend indoors nursing an irritated sciatic nerve, I thought I'd write about my bike commute. My commuting route winds through sleepy Washington DC suburban neighborhoods, down hill along a stream, across a regional park and creek, up hill under an eight lane intestate

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

I had bar-cons on my Cross Check, it was leaned against the car and the wind blew it over. The rear shifter never worked after that. -- 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] Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona

John, Congratulations! What a great tour. Your photos are wonderful. That is my favorite area of the country. Some day the opportunity to cycle through there will present itself. In the meantime, your photos and writ-up will suffice. How were the temperatures? Again, well done. Erl --

Re: [RBW] Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona

Congrats on such a great adventure! Like others, I'm full of excuses and your story serves as inspiration! René On Friday, October 14, 2016, dougP wrote: > John: > > Thanks for the report & photos. It's great that you took the time to > document your trip. I was puzzled

Re: [RBW] 50cm Cheviot build

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine! René On Friday, October 14, 2016, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Very Nice!!! Congrats!!You'll enjoy many miles on your Cheviot. > Jon > > On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 1:28:08 PM UTC-6, Belopsky

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam Sighting

I don't know whose that is, but there are others in the Penn cachement area. Keep an eye out for my son's green version, here on the GAP Trail just north of Cumberland (on the first Riv Rally East) but now frequently out and about in West Phil en route to Temple: https://flic.kr/p/bBaXWh Sent

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

So cool! Wish they had "the band." I'm sure the new clamp is 28% better, but holy cow was that hidden bolt band slick. Always seemed like the closest thing I owned to constructeur. I wonder if the deuce will have the same 3 point lever orientation option. Who cares, though, so happy they're back!