[RBW] Re: FS: 650b Wheelset, ChocoMoose Handlebars, HiRiser Stem, & Some other various Handlebars

wheels and Map/ahearne bars are spoken for. On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 6:10:18 PM UTC-8, adam leibow wrote: > > Hello Rivendell ppl, > > I have some stuff for sale. I adjusted these prices to be cheaper than > what I have them at on craigslist. > > 1. Nitto ChocoMoose Handlebar/stem

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

I wouldn't have thought of combining apple green and white, that's very pretty. -- 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] Re: Where are the Brompton Owners or A Case of the Novembers

The fact that you're taking a break on a bike ride to read an illustrated copy of Peter Pan makes that extra awesome! John -- 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] Re: Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

Yeah, I'm liking the Mark's Rack idea. I have a small Riv Trunksack that would fit it, or maybe I'll put my small Wald basket on. Thanks for the pic, it's very helpful. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

Here's another pic, a Mark's rack on an Ocean Air Rambler which has the same mounting points. I had to bend the upper struts outward a little to clear the Racer brake. Extra struts and spacers are available a la cart at Riv if you need them.

[RBW] Re: Riv Atlantis chainstay clearance

There are lots of good builders out there -- and getting a custom is always a neat idea. Many builders have their own ideas about how a bike should be built -- sometimes some will build whatever a customer wants -- or thinks they want -- all ok. No offense to Belopsky, but in this case I feel

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Patrick, I confused my Patricks as the email string went on - but the recommendation stands. Bob On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 10:31 PM, Robert Barr wrote: > Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia. > com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240.html?dwvar_ >

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Deacon - take a look at this: http://www.patagonia.com/product/shelled-synchilla-duckbill-cap/22240.html?dwvar_22240_color=INDG=mens-hats-accessories-hats#tile-20==1=36 I have one that I wear under a hood when things get cold, wet, and windy. For dryer colder conditions I go with the set I

[RBW] HubbaHubbah HubbaHubbah HubbaHubbah HubbaHubbah HubbaHubbah

Any other listers want to chime in on drivetrain choices for their upcoming HubbaHubbah tandem? I'm on the fence with my chainring choices... -- 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: Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

It requires customization, but my shop did a lovely job adding struts to a Soma stainless porteur rack to brace on fork-top braze-ons. It makes for a really rigid four-point attachment, which is nice when loaded up! /Jeremy On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 4:02:41 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:

[RBW] What are you hauling?

See link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwHqG1q8uHdcMnhjZDZySFlLX3M/view?usp=drivesdk Appaloosa with Weehoo and Trek trailer. Approx. 20ft. in length. No matter, good times! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] FS: 650b Wheelset, ChocoMoose Handlebars, HiRiser Stem, & Some other various Handlebars

Hello Rivendell ppl, I have some stuff for sale. I adjusted these prices to be cheaper than what I have them at on craigslist. 1. Nitto ChocoMoose Handlebar/stem combo. Light use, good condition. $110 2. Brand new 650b Wheelset: Velocity Aeroheat to Shimano LX hubs. I believe this is

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

That's an interesting idea, Sky. Love that Bombadil! -- 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

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

George asked about my S500 brakelevers. Regular brake levers work well with cantilever brakes. No special adjustability is required. These levers do have a reach adjust screw, but that's more to tune them to your hand size, not to change the mechanical advantage. You would likely need a

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

Another question, if I may, now that I'm looking at the finished build: Those SRAM S500 levers - the manf.'s literature on the Web says their adjustable for many applications. I assume that they were adjustable enough to work with the canti's you're using without the need for a travel agent?

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

I have my bombadil set up using a nitto r-14 rack connected to those braze-ons https://www.flickr.com/photos/140959259@N03/29063521753/in/album-72157671337540401/ Sky in new west On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 4:02:41 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I'm thinking about putting a front rack on

[RBW] WTB: Brooks C17s (women's), Sugino xd600 crankset or simliar (110 bcd), silver threaded post cantis.

Hey all, Looking for a few used bits for a winter project. Please let me know if you have any of the items in the title that you're willing to part with and photos if possible, would be excellent Saddle color is not hugely important and cranks do not need rings, but length of 165 or 170mm is

[RBW] Re: Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

those mounts are for using a rear rack as a front rack, but Mark's rack also works with them because it uses a second pair of struts. so the forward-most struts connect to the mid mounts, and you can use the rear-most struts to connect to the brazeons on top of the fork (in addition to the

[RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Glen, a 26x5" (4.3" actual) wheel fits in the front. But that wheel, from my Pugsley needs special, custom-made washers (thanks pal Eric Liefeld, CEO of Liefeld Fabrications Inc) to make the 135mm hub fit in the weird 142mm Jones' spacing. My primary complaint about the JP is the weird front

[RBW] Front rack for Appaloosa fork mounts

I'm thinking about putting a front rack on Joe Blue and would like to use those nifty braze-ons on top of the fork. What racks fit on them? Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

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

It could be worse. You could be rocking a lime helmet with THIS. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182360048443 -- 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] Re: Jones and Hunq

For those of you with a Plus, can you run it with really fat 27.5 or 26 wheels as a snow bike? Mojo, have you ridden technical single track (Fruita or Moab) on it and if so how did it do? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 32R rear rack

Hi All, I'm scoping for one of the MED Nitto 32R rear racks, as per below. Drop me a line if you have one to spare. Thanks, Kieran Toronto, Canada

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

Does that mean I have to find tweed knickers with some lime green thread running through it? (I do know where I can get some made with reflective thread!) John "not British enough to pull that off" On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I think a lime helmet

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Photos required. What gear? On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Evan E. wrote: > My old Raleigh Competition, converted to single speed, offers similar > rigor and reward. > > Ev > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

All this talk makes me feel that getting rid of my Jones may be a mistake. (shameless plug for current sale ;) I don't ride the Plus and the Diamond 29 only comes in a 23". When spending this amount of money on a bike and being told one size (or two) fits a range, it's hard not to be

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Bill, Jones now has a 23" spaceframe plus for riders too short for the 24" plus. -- 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] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Love the bike, Bill! One quick note on Colin (Stevens) - he works out of Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. Here's the website if anyone wants to look into his racks/trailers: http://www.haulincolin.com/index.html I have his rack on my Hunqapillar, and can vouch for it being a great piece

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue 61 Rambouillet

I sent you an email On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 5:49:22 PM UTC-8, Jonathan Thomas wrote: > > Hi everyone - I'm selling my blue 61 Ram. I bought it from Pedal > Revolution in San Francisco in 2015 for $2150. I've since replaced plenty > of parts - new cassette, chain, center chainring,

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Deacon Patrick, I love this line of yours: "Grant Petersen's Quickbeam is always comfortable, never comforting, always challenging, always enlivening. . . " Sounds great! My old Raleigh Competition, converted to single speed, offers similar rigor and reward. Evan Elliot SF, CA > -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Bill asked more specifically about the Jones fit. I think there's two things that let the Jones fit a wide variety of sizes: - the seat tube is very slack, so a taller rider moves back more, increasing reach - the Jones H bar allow a big range of reach adjustment, so lots of room to find a

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

I have the 24" and am on the short side at 5'7" and it fits great. Never thought twice about it once I got it (and I way overthought it before ordering, and was put off by this the longest time till I rode someones Jones). This is from a dirtrag article, I'm sure Jeff has some blurb somewhere as

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

I've wondered the same thing in regards to how does one individual fit themselves to a Jones bike. I don't have any experience with BMX bikes (or the Jones for that matter) but rode 26" wheel Schwinn cruisers for years. Several of my friends rode them as well. There was over 12" difference in

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Thanks. I've looked at these before, and I have a few worries: Do they stay on securely? I have small ears with lobes attached (securely) to skull. Don't you end up losing one of the pair? This morning it was 25*F when I left the house, and, while I should have worn a balaclava, instead, I used

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Eric reported: "I'm 6'3", 36" PBH, and fit quite well on a 25" Jones Plus (now "Jones Large"). It's one of the most comfortable bikes I've owned, maybe THE most comfortable." Thanks for responding. It's very good that you are comfortable on your Jones Plus, but I was asking more about fit

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Of course, your terrain is much more up and down than mine. On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 2:18 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > No need (for middlin'). Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 2:10:41 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> That's a good

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

No need (for middlin'). Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 2:10:41 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > That's a good spread of gears. Question : why do you use the big ring only > with the small cog, and the small ring with big cog only? That 58" gear > seems to me to

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

If anyone cares to try a S3X hub, I have one -- 126 mm OL, but will work fine with a 130 and probably 135 spacing, too -- that I am eager to sell. 32 hole. Inquire within. Others think differently, but I prefer to use this hub with a freehwheel, not a fixed cog -- too much lash. I have another

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

That's a good spread of gears. Question : why do you use the big ring only with the small cog, and the small ring with big cog only? That 58" gear seems to me to be very useful. On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 7:37 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Alan, > > I have 32/40 front, 16/19

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Bill, I wrote a JP review back in July 2015. https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/internet-bob/v92_t69-FYQ I am 72.5 inches tall with an 89 PBH. I like my 25 inch Jones Plus. It is big for me but that hasn't caused any problems for me. Jeff Jones of similar height chooses the 24 but rides

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Bill L asked: who fits on a Jones I'm 6'3", 36" PBH, and fit quite well on a 25" Jones Plus (now "Jones Large"). It's one of the most comfortable bikes I've owned, maybe THE most comfortable. I've had my Jones for almost a year. Here's a mid point write up:

[RBW] Re: Snow powder and pack tires

No such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 1:28:08 PM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > I don't know how you do it! > The cold just makes me not want to ride. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

*Here is an idea:* Do a nod to all the Hillborne former frame colors. Tape the bars up with a little of each previous Sam frame matching color. Orange, pea green, and smoke blue. I have some blue Sam matching bartape if you want it for postage for the task. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

To the Jones Plus lovers: How does "fitting" work? The glaringly obvious difference between the Jones Plus and the Hunqapillar on-paper is that the Jones comes in two sizes and the Hunqapillar comes in ELEVEN. What PBH ranges can ride a Jones Plus? I'm probably fine because I'm a 5'10" man

[RBW] Re: Snow powder and pack tires

I don't know how you do it! The cold just makes me not want to ride. -- 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: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

Tires are sold. Thanks! -- 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: Jones and Hunq

Daniel and Joe-- Yeah, it seems like a Jones Plus may be in my future! Going to have to pinch some pennies for that day to come, though--maybe by next fall unless a used one shows up somewhere (unlikely). Luckily, the Krampus may not stand up when A-B'd with the Jones Plus, but it's still a

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

George asked: "Did you select this particular model specially for your commute, to carry it on board the BART trains? " Short answer: Yes The longer answer is more nuanced. I really dig the whole Rosco Bubbe project and the way it allows us to kind of crowd-fund Rivendell's continuing to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

I've had my QuickBean loaded for light camping (EntMoot!) and it rode like a champ, from SF Ferry building, up over the bridge, through Marin hills, to campsite, and back. It challenges me to be extra fit, and that's a good thing, I don't mind at all. It truly is a state of mind one adopts,

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

I'll jump in here. I have ridden the Jones Plus for 18 months and a Krampus for an afternoon. There is no comparison. The Jones' handling is fast and nimble. It climbs like no other bike. The Jones has numerous design features that work together for its unique (to me) handling. The shallow head

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

what is your Paypal email Lim? -- 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

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

YES! A beautiful example, and not just the colors, thank you. (And apologies for the thread hijack) - Andrew, Berkeley On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 9:38:32 AM UTC-8, M D Smith wrote: > > Andrew asked: > > "... can anyone point to good examples of super dark frames (black, or > deepest

[RBW] Re: Snow powder and pack tires

This morning's ramble was down the pass four miles on densely snowpacked roads and nearly no traffic to get communion for my family. Racing Ralphs gripped wonderfully, and I would have been uncomfortable with the Thunder Burts on this section of road (which has greater potential for drivers

[RBW] FS: Brooks Swift brown - used not abused - $85 shipped

http://i.imgur.com/Icy5OIo.jpg http://i.imgur.com/dzbadBv.jpg Just not working for my butt -- 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] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Bill - I noticed from your photo of the Rosco that it's one of the first frame designs that Grant came up with that has a cross-piece welded in just above the front derailleur, presumably to facilitate carrying the bike while walking or running. Did you select this particular model specially

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

I purchased some of the first run 650 x 32B Cypres and they were white label/wire bead. The green label/folding bead has a different composition. It was either the rubber compound or casing being changed to reduce rolling resistance, I don't recall which but the Hetres debuted around that time

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue 61 Rambouillet

I have a Rambouillet and it is flexier and easier to pedal down the road and uphills than my Bleriot and Sam. Especially feels easier going uphill. So these are really nice riding bikes. I love the blue color, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Dear Bob, I transitioned from a Krampus to my Plus. The similarity between the two ends at the 29+ platform. The Plus is a mature, well thought out design with geometry optimized for the large footprint; the Krampus is a 29er with a yoke designed to clear 3" tires - nothing more. Where the

[RBW] Re: Jones and Hunq

Hi Geeter, Unsure of what you mean here by "hold up to the Hunq as a commuter." I could see you might mean: 1. Handle luggage - I disagree. The Jones definitely handles several types of loads with applomb and, because of its front end geometry, I beloeve actually handles a front load better

Re: [RBW] Jones and Hunq

Dear Ash, I use a Yepp Mini for the kid and a Pass and Stow with Swift INdustries and Porcelain Rocket baggage - as seen here in the aforementioned CA trip last year. There are other photos in that album of the Hunq setup.

[RBW] FS - new Acorn bag

Forgive the cross-post. I have a new unused Acorn Medium / Large Saddle Bag in Khaki for sale as seen here: https://www.acornbags.com/collections/rear-bags/products/medium-large-saddlebag?variant=1113865760 I just purchased it, but decided to go with a rando bag instead. If you missed the recent

[RBW] Re: Black and Cream Color Scheme

Andrew asked: "... can anyone point to good examples of super dark frames (black, or deepest green, say) that had both cream head tubes AND cream seat tubes?" To which I reply: I've always liked this bike, back from my days on the iBOB list. It's maroon, so maybe not as dark as you are

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

I completely agree Patrick. The QB can transform a grown man into a kid on a BMX bike in the woods. 40/16 is a great gear for getting around and even stretching your legs on longer rides, but when you get to the woods taking a few seconds to "digital" shift down to 32/22 or 40/22 puts you

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

I used to have the 40x32 up front with a 16x19 in back, and on my Brooklyn/Westchester/Brooklyn commute I switched out of 40x16 once, promptly switching back. So I ditched the 32 and have an unused 19 on my W.I. Dos freewheel. So, in my experience pedaling the Quickbeam around NYC, having too

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

Ted asked about the front rack on my new build There's a rack guy in Portland who goes by the business name Haulin Colin. A list member had Colin build him this rack custom, but then he decided he was going in another direction. I had owned a Haulin Colin full porteur rack and was super happy

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

Ted asked about the front rack on my new build There's a rack guy in Portland who goes by the business name Haulin Colin. A list member had Colin build him this rack custom, but then he decided he was going in another direction. I had owned a Haulin Colin full porteur rack and was super happy

[RBW] Re: Winter Ramble

@ Patrique: Easy to mold it around the ears! -- 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] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

On 12/18/2016 11:30 AM, lum gim fong wrote: @ Steve: It is a green label 32mm 650b Cypress. At one point, GB redid some of their tires and made the models better after BQ testing input. I think these improved Cyprii might be part of this. Yes, I do recall that. All the Cypres tires I've

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

Very nice. Pray tell, where is the front rack from? -- 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] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

@ Steve: It is a green label 32mm 650b Cypress. At one point, GB redid some of their tires and made the models better after BQ testing input. I think these improved Cyprii might be part of this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

On 12/18/2016 10:57 AM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: Okay, I'll take them. Steve: I had a set of wire bead cypress a few years ago. Inspired by this comment, I went searching and found a listing for a white label Grand Bois 650b Cypres steel bead tire at the cyclesgrandbois.com site. I've

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

Okay, I'll take them. Steve: I had a set of wire bead cypress a few years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2016, at 8:26 AM, lum gim fong wrote: > > Yes, it is a folding tire. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the

[RBW] Re: Winter Ramble

And you dont have to add gears to a single speed down there!! So you can do some true single speeding! -- 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] Winter Ramble

You wear baked honey, nuts, spices, and phyllo dough on your head? That's a unique approach to staying warm and blocking wind! Not to mention mid-ride fueling needs. Grin. With abandon, Patrick, who takes a balaclava in his panniers "just in case" On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 8:09:58 AM

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Ha! There is a sweet-spot which few bikes hit between the simplicity of single speed and the reality that three speeds open up riding on anything that is ridable. For me, the Quickbeam hits that sweet-spot and has invited and challenged and encouraged and coached me to becoming a better,

[RBW] Re: Winter Ramble

Living near the Everglade is SW Florida makes it hard to relate to this post. We need body armor to keep the insects at bay. :-) On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11:43:43 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Minus five, with the winter clothing details finally coming together in > the little

Re: [RBW] Winter Ramble

Baklava and cycling helmet. Helmet blocks wind. -- 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] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Single speeds are cool but seems like most people add gears to them. -- 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] Re: New bike day! R05C0 8U883

Very nice Bill! I wonder if we will be seeing more 'different' designs from Riv? On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11:54:47 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > The build is pretty much done now, including fenders, lighting and > tape/twine/shellac. > > ALBUM of Rosco >

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Thanks to all for the good info. I will be using a 126 mm FW wheel,not flip flop, and wanted some gear choices while avoiding the usual derailers and 6 spd FW. Will probably go with a single chainring and dingle in the back. I don’t ride off road so its sufficient to have a mid 60” for the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam: A Three Year Retrospective

Alan, I have 32/40 front, 16/19 rear. I only run the high (outside) and low (inside) combinations. To Patrick of the Moors' question on why Grant went with front rather than rear for the difference, I can only speculate that dual cogs may not have been readily available at the time? The upshot

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

Yes, it is a folding tire. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

I'm not aware of any wire-bead Grand Bois tires. On 12/18/2016 06:09 AM, Fullylugged wrote: Fabric bead? -- 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] Winter Ramble

Patrick, I have used Ear Bags for years for rides below 40F. Much below 32 I add a thin balaclava. http://sprigs.com/earbags/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAhNnCBRCqkP6bvOjz_IwBEiQAMn_TMWvzt87OR2ayRj7-QT4mhgmprIlRUQumpi8RCTWJZUgaAn9I8P8HAQ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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

Ugh! That is a nice looking frame and bike. I've been trying to fight the urge to get one. I really don't need it. -Matt B. -- 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

[RBW] In search of David Smith of Murfreesboro

David are you out there? Send me a note if you get this message. I'd like to talk about the Bombadil you bought from me a few years ago. Marty -- 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: FS: 650b Grand Bois Cypres tire set

Fabric bead? -- 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