[RBW] Re: handlebar material

Aluminum dont rust. -- 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 are you hauling?

...and a bike lock!! Nice work, Tony!! Say, how did you run the wiring to your rear dynolight? I usually run small Berthoud front bag loads. I plant bike locks at my favorite places so I don't have to carry the locks on the bike. Are you riding to work in the frigid weather Thursday and Friday?

[RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

I don't have a gearing answer, but you're absolutely right about putting a nice bike on the front of a bus. There's no way I would do that with my Appaloosa..take the Brommie! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

As a frequent Brompton-plus-Caltrain commuter who has owned both a 3-speed and a 6-speed Brompton (the 3-speed was stolen, the 6-speed was all the shop had in stock to replace it), I can say I would be fully comfortable using just the 3-speed for my sort of use. I spend almost all my time in

Re: [RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

This is just me, but ... I found the stock gearing on my 6-speed Brompton to be a little too low. The middle gear on the IGH (2nd gear, I guess) is direct drive, which is the most efficient. However, pedaling at a normal cadence when cruising on the flats required me to shift to the 3rd

[RBW] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

Now that a Brompton thread has been started, I have a question for Bay Area Brompton riders. Is it worth it to get the -12% gearing on a 6 speed Brompton in the bay area or is the standard gearing just fine? Turns out my wife now wants to get me a Brompton for Christmas since I have to stay a

[RBW] Re: What are you hauling?

and it looked good doing 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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

I think they would. I have Soma C-Lines on my QuickBeam, and they're fine, plenty clearance, a true 38mm. I had tried BG Rock-n-Roads, and they just barely fit, at 43mm. Given the Snoqualmies are showing as 42mm, you could fit them, but with almost no margin for rim wobble. - Andrew, Berkeley

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

On 12/14/2016 07:24 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Steve asked about bike security at BART stations I think you asked because you think I'm going to park my new bike at BART, which is the opposite of the use-case. People park a bike at BART for one of two reasons: 1. I drive to BART. BART to

Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate

On 12/14/2016 08:44 PM, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: Thanks, Steve. I know when Jan was in Japan he was touring with a front load, which is where I want to be. He was bombing down some mountain roads on that thing! A close friend has an old ti Litespeed Appalachia touring bike that has been

[RBW] Re: My Debate

Jumping in here with the Georgia list members to include Decatur! As the signs say: "A Bicycle Friendly Community" Riv Ride south in the offing? Best regards, Richard On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6:50:36 PM UTC-5, Joe Gates wrote: > > Bill and Jock: I am about halfway between you two in

[RBW] Re: Clementine

So radical! Supa Cool! Reminds me of the exquisitely built, chopped, channeled, chromed and what have you hot rods I lusted over in the '60s. George Barris would have approved! Regards, Richard On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:13:32 AM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > I tried to post some pics of

[RBW] What are you hauling?

I feel like there was a thread for this a while back but maybe I'm thinking of a pickup truck related forum so what did you haul today?!? My Saluki made easy work of a short ride w/ 15lbs of dog food, a dozen eggs up front and 4 1 liter diet cokes in the sackville (best rear bag ever!).

Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate

Thanks, Steve. I know when Jan was in Japan he was touring with a front load, which is where I want to be. He was bombing down some mountain roads on that thing! A close friend has an old ti Litespeed Appalachia touring bike that has been just about everywhere in the US and parts of Canada.

[RBW] Re: My Debate

No kidding? Joe, you're in the middle of good, long country ride territory. Yup, we'll have to do that after the holidays. Orthopedic told me yesterday that I can't really exercise until after holidays as it takes a while for synthetic cartilage to settle in. Long, slow bike rides will be just

[RBW] Re: Long shot- extra Carradice pannier hook?

Give a call to Wayne at the Touring Store. He may have some parts laying around. 1-800-747-0588 Worth a shot! Cheers Bill in Roswell, GA On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:36:56 PM UTC-5, M D Smith wrote: > > This is a long shot, here, but would anyone happen to have an orphan hook > for a

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

Might be snug but I imagine you could do it with fenders. Easily without fenders. On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 5:52:47 PM UTC-5, ctifusion wrote: > > Will these fit on a Quickbeam? I'm still using the stock rims (green, > 2004). I put a set of the 38 Compass tires on this summer and

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

I agree with you there. I was waiting outside someone's house ahead of the arranged time to buy something, only to have him text me to forget it, his wife just sold it. Only cost me half a day to get there - I was predictably frustrated. I wouldn't leave until he explained himself to me! --

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

The free valet parking at my BART (Fruitvale Station) is excellent. The BikeLink lockers at West oakland are well used and I've not heard (cue report of) of a daytime work hours theft. There is ample before the payment turnstile parking at most. There is sparse after the turnstile parking at

Re: [RBW] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Steve asked about bike security at BART stations I think you asked because you think I'm going to park my new bike at BART, which is the opposite of the use-case. People park a bike at BART for one of two reasons: 1. I drive to BART. BART to destination station. Unlock parked bike and

[RBW] New bike day! R05C0 8U883

It's cool! -- 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: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

On 12/14/2016 07:00 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: It will get a lightish road build with fenders and dynamo lighting. It'll be my everyday BART bike. How is bike security at BART stations? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

To paraphrase Bob Dylan..something is happening here, but we don't know what it is ;) -- 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: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

It will get a lightish road build with fenders and dynamo lighting. It'll be my everyday BART bike. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 3:53:24 PM UTC-8, WETH wrote: > > Beautiful color! I love my son's Bubbe! > Plans for this beautiful bike? -- You received this

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

I guess I've been lucky, I've sold a ton of bikes and parts and never had someone not show up. Of course I've had people call to delay or change their mind, but never just disappear. IMO the buyer with the appointment should at least have a warning that someone else wants it so "get on over

[RBW] New bike day! R05C0 8U883

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[RBW] New bike day! R05C0 8U883

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[RBW] Re: handlebar material

Aluminum: Lighter and Strong enough CroMo: Stronger and Light enough Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 3:27:10 PM UTC-8, Jim S. wrote: > > Good evening, > > I was noticing that some of the handlebars that Riv sells are CroMo, and > some are aluminum. It looks

[RBW] handlebar material

Good evening, I was noticing that some of the handlebars that Riv sells are CroMo, and some are aluminum. It looks like the aluminum bars cost more. I'm sure either works fine, but does anyone know why one might choose one material over the other for handlebars? I'm sure each option has its

[RBW] Re: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

Will these fit on a Quickbeam? I'm still using the stock rims (green, 2004). I put a set of the 38 Compass tires on this summer and love them but would like a bit more width if possible. I didn't see these when I got mine. B Indy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

I walked into Ye Ol' Local Cyber Cycling Shoppe and overheard a conversation of, by the tone and body language, witty banter between two blokes who usually speak English, yet I had no capacity to understand it. Talk about entertainment value! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

You're right, dstein, and Bill was playing along. (Nice work, Bill!) I've seen that movie far more times than I care to say. Bob -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

and just like Barry and Rob conclude that the hypothetical person probably will go see Evil Dead 2, you are right to suppose that I probably will buy a Hunqapillar, and for my own benefit and for the benefit of others I will quote Barry one last time: "I never thought I'd say this, but can I

Re: [RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

I think Bob K. is stoking the fire with some movie quotes. I had to look this one up as it sounded familiar but I couldn't place it: http://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/43954/why-does-the-film-high-fidelity-2000-call-army-of-darkness-evil-dead-2 Translation: By saying 'yet' instead of

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

I'm sorry, Bob K. I'm struggling here. You're asking me what would I *think* if you told me you *hadn't* bought a bike that you *have* already bought. What am I supposed to say? On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:09:02 PM UTC-8, Bob K. wrote: > > All right. But from that one sentence, would

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

All right. But from that one sentence, would you think that he was going to buy 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 email to

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Bill Lindsay: Right, all right. But let's just say that I hadn't bought it and I said to you, "I haven't bought a Hunqapillar yet", what would you think? Bob K in Balty: I'd think that you're a Hunqapillical idiot and I'd feel sorry for you. On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 1:56:32 PM

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Bill Lindsay wrote: I have not bought a Hunqapillar yet. > > My response: "Just c'mon. What would it mean to you--that sentence--'I haven't seen Evil Dead II yet?'" Anyone? Bob K. in Baltimore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

Reminds me of the fellow who was test riding a motorcycle and during the test ride, the owner sold the motorbike to someone else. Excellent deals are hard to find. In the seller's defense, I've had people guarantee they would show up to buy stuff and they haven't shown up, or have shown up

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

The day is not over. :-) On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:09:16 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Michael said I've bought an Atlantis and a Rosco Road and a Hunqapillar. > > I have not bought a Hunqapillar yet. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito Ca > > -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Sam Hillborne 55ish

Be patient. Some one will get some holiday $$$. On Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 3:40:28 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Pretty standard Rivendell build. > > Shimano brake levers > Tectro canti brakes. > Shimano bar end shifters > Sugino XD2 triple crankset > IRD Front derailleur > Deore rear

[RBW] Long shot- extra Carradice pannier hook?

This is a long shot, here, but would anyone happen to have an orphan hook for a Carradice Super C pannier? I just snapped one (I stupidly tried to go around a double parked delivery truck and snagged the pannier...) I believe I have found a replacement set on-line, but it's for a set of four

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Sam Hillborne 55ish

Aight $1500 shipped. On Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 9:53:10 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > Make me an offer. > > On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:48:00 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: >> >> UP >> >> On Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 3:40:28 PM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: >>> >>> Pretty standard Rivendell

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

Michael said I've bought an Atlantis and a Rosco Road and a Hunqapillar. I have not bought a Hunqapillar yet. 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 receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: My Debate

Anybody know what pump that is on Jan's bike? -- 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

[RBW] Update: light bracket and shifters claimed. FS: Cranks, quality headlight mounting bracet, SunTour Power Ratchet dt shifters

Light bracket and shifters have been claimed. On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 10:26 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > 1. Bontrager "Race X Lite" carbon fiber crankset, 175 mm arms, WITH almost > new 44 and 40 FSA rings + almost ditto Shimano 26 t ring, PLUS bearings: > $60 + shipping for

[RBW] New Cheviot

I was looking for an all around bike about 9 years ago. Not much out there. Stumbled on Riv. Took a chance and got a Bleriot. The 650B's were calling me. I still

[RBW] WTB 45cm Clementine/ Clem L or small Betty Foy/ Cheviot

Prefer frame only. Want to bet my better half on a Riv. -- 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] Re: FS: Cranks, quality headlight mounting bracet, SunTour Power Ratchet dt shifters

Note that the crankset fit on my 68 mm bb shell, and I hear that it can't be used for 73 mm shells. On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 10:26 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > 1. Bontrager "Race X Lite" carbon fiber crankset, 175 mm arms, WITH almost > new 44 and 40 FSA rings + almost ditto

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

So Bill bought 3 Rivendells (this, hunq, atlantis) within a one month span? That must be a record around here. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clementine

Nice! Cool, Original build, I've been bonding with my 'tine over the last year, but especially over the last 3 months or so since I stopped fiddling with the setup. Single speed set up is novel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

I hate it when people do that. If I've made the appointment with a buyer, I'm going to make an effort to lock that person in before selling to the next one in line. "Oh sorry, someone else showed up" is bollocks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

It sounds more elegant spelled with the "u" -- 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

[RBW] WTB- Nitto dirt drop stems, mt-8 and/or mt-10

As it goes, I've previously owned both of these stems. Sold 'em via this here list. Par for the course- an experiment is now underway and it's got me thinking... My LBS has had them back ordered for what seems like forever via Merry Sales so now I'm reaching out here. Looking for both the

[RBW] Re: PSA Inexpensive Cheviut

I had an appointment to meet the seller to see it, took time off work to do so, and then was told he'd sold it. So, someone got a good deal, just not me. Bummed, /Jeremy On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:14:06 PM UTC-8, Sky Coulter wrote: > > Ya, that's a pretty awesome deal. > > Sky in new

[RBW] Re: Three great test rides at RBWHQ

What Ted said, 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Clementine

I love that bike!!! Bill, you're right, we lost sooo many great ones this year. Plus the event I am loathe to mention. I echo the sentiments of the last John Oliver episodef*** 2016. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.