[RBW] I could have a lot of enthusiasm for this (Riv Tandem)

Well I certainly don't need another bike. Sam Hillborne and the Boulder have fulfilled my biking needs beyond my imagination. I have a few others in my stable. Several weeks ago, DW and I took the ferry over to Coronado and rented a Burley tandem. We made it downn the strand bikeway to Borde

[RBW] Re: FS - Riv Baggins Barsack and Nitto F-15 Rack

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[RBW] Re: FS: bunch of things.

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[RBW] Re: FS: bunch of things.

Tires sold On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 4:33:08 PM UTC-8, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Hi All, > > Have the following for sale (all prices include shipping to CONUS) > > Compass Snoqualmie Pass tires. 700cx44. About 150 miles on them. Tan > walls. Standard casing. A little dirty, but plenty of life

[RBW] FS: bunch of things.

Hi All, Have the following for sale (all prices include shipping to CONUS) Compass Snoqualmie Pass tires. 700cx44. About 150 miles on them. Tan walls. Standard casing. A little dirty, but plenty of life in them. $60. Ultegra 10speed rear derailer works with 8 and 9 speed too. Good condition. G

[RBW] Re: WALD 198 BASKET ON CHEVIOT

AGAIN I'm SORRY FOR THE ROTATED PICS. On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 5:19:24 PM UTC-7, Jon Dukeman,central Colorado wrote: > > The bottom of the Wald 198 basket is almost exact dimension as the > Rawlands Porteur rack. > Deeper than a Wald medium 137 but just a bit smaller . > -- You receive

[RBW] Re: FS/FT- 23" Stumpjumper, F/F & extras -$225-

Here you have it: Standover height- 33 9/16" w/ 56mm @ 35 psi On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 9:12:29 AM UTC-8, Ryan Thompson wrote: > > This might just fit the bill for a build I want to do for my younger > brother. He's taller than I am at 6'1'' and I can straddle a typical 22" > ATB from t

Re: [RBW] Re: Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

I'm glad to have the benefit of your experience, Patrick. Thanks to all, Steve On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 12:31:49 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Or, as I do, "clean" them up periodically with violent thrusts from an > efficient floor pump. OS and Stan's do clog valves, but never IME

[RBW] Re: Invitation to Samuel P. Taylor Bike Camping (Sat Feb 4 to Sun Feb 5)

So this thing happened last weekend and I spotted at least 3 Hillborne's, 3 Hunqapillar's, 2 Cheviot's, 1 Rivendell Custom (?), and a Bridgestone XO-1. Here's the rest of the ride report if you want to read some words and see some pretty pictures: http://www.boyzonthehoods.com/?p=2803 On Tuesda

Re: [RBW] Re: FS/FT- 23" Stumpjumper, F/F & extras -$225-

Ryan- I concur; it does sound like it'd fit him. At 6' 1", this probably the exact size someone of that height should be riding...but this is an estimate, being that I'm 6' 4". I'll stick those 56mm tires (mentioned in the posting) back in there today and take a measurement for you. Just FYI- bee

Re: [RBW] Re: Correct Honjo Fenders for Saluki frame?

CJ: They look very good. Can you describe how you dimpled the fenders? On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 8:08 PM, C.J. Filip wrote: > In a blatant attempt to dredge up the past, add to the knowledge base and > show a bad, highly edited/filtered picture... > > > A 60cm canti Saluki with 58mm Honjo fluted f

Re: [RBW] 650B Tires

Just catching up with this. I can't at the moment recommend any removable-core Presta tubes because I never get around to checking until after I've bought them and brought them home and left them sitting in a box for 6 months, after which time I forget where I bought them and it's too late to retu

Re: [RBW] Re: Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

Or, as I do, "clean" them up periodically with violent thrusts from an efficient floor pump. OS and Stan's do clog valves, but never IME enough to prevent their operation. I can't say whether Schraeders clog up more than Prestas, though. On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 9:45 AM, panog wrote: > Whichever

Re: [RBW] Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

My stash of presta tubes is divided about equally into those with and those without removable cores. You *can* get Orange Seal into a tube without a "removable" core, because even "non removable" cores are removable; it's just a wee bit more of a hassle. I'd say that if you have the Schraeders alre

Re: [RBW] Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

Btw, I road thousands of miles on Presta tubes in rims drilled Schraeders with no plugs, on road and off road, and had no problem whatsoever. I can see the need for the adaptors only if you use very low pressures that allow the valve to creep. On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 5:33 AM, islaysteve wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

Schraders should work just fine. I has been years since I used them myself, but I recall pulling the cores and cutting off the "return springs" on the core to make inflation a bit easier; this would also remove one more thing to be gummed up by the sealant. Perhaps modern Schrader valve cores no lo

[RBW] Re: How tall is too tall for a 55cm Appaloosa?

Where are you located? I'm in NYC. I'll let you try out my Appaloosa if you'd like. Also 718 cycles in Brooklyn has a few Appaloosas. -- 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] Re: FS/FT- 23" Stumpjumper, F/F & extras -$225-

This might just fit the bill for a build I want to do for my younger brother. He's taller than I am at 6'1'' and I can straddle a typical 22" ATB from the same era so I think a 23" wouldn't be a stretch for him. Do you have any idea what the standover height was with a 2.3 tire? Thanks, Ryan A

[RBW] Re: Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

Whichever type of valve you end up using, consider carrying a valve core removal tool and spare cores if you use a latex based sealant like the Orange Seal as it tends to clog them. On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 10:08:38 AM UTC-5, islaysteve wrote: > > Thanks for the response, guys. The tube

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv cheapy pedals

Thanks, Les, I'm going to pick some up. I was holding out to see if Pudge wanted to sell his, but my PMs seem to be dropping in a Spam Black Hole. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rece

[RBW] Re: Awesome new bars on Blue Lug Blog.

Takashi, Thank you for the link and letting me know I'll be taking a closer look at the bars and might order a set. Hmmm but that means I might just need a new bike to put them on :/... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

[RBW] Re: How tall is too tall for a 55cm Appaloosa?

The Appaloosa was not designed for drops in mind. On Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 9:51:38 PM UTC-5, A. Nostuh wrote: > > I know Riv headquarters tends towards recommending larger sizes and it > works well for some but not all. > > That said, I'm 6'1 1/2 and long limbs no torso. > and have no

Re: [RBW] 650B Tires

Thanks Mark. On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 9:05:52 AM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > From what I understand, most if not all Schwalbe tubes come with removable > core. Other brands also make RC. I just bought a bunch in 26" and 700c for > my Compass tires made by, or sold under the brand X

[RBW] Re: Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

Thanks for the response, guys. The tubes that I bought specifically for this application don't happen to have flats for core removal; I can exchange them. I'm leaning toward staying with Schrader for these wheels. Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

> so obviously need removable valve cores. It seems like the easiest thing > to do is go ahead just use Schrader tubes. > What led you to this assumption? Almost every currently-made presta tube has a removable valve core. See the flats on the side of the valve end? -- You received this messa

[RBW] Re: Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

There are only millions of bicycles with schrader rims,! Of all the years I used such rims I never once considered changing them for presta since the schrader just worked, there wasn't anything to fix. To me they are equally fine. On Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 7:33:07 AM UTC-5, islayste

[RBW] Re: Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

i use shrader and presta and i don't see a problem. most pumps in the low to mid-high price range have both presta and shrader. on a floor pump they are on either side of the pump head usually. on carry-on/hand pumps

Re: [RBW] 650B Tires

>From what I understand, most if not all Schwalbe tubes come with removable core. Other brands also make RC. I just bought a bunch in 26" and 700c for my Compass tires made by, or sold under the brand XLC for about half the cost of Schwalbe. Can't report yet if they are half as good cause I have

Re: [RBW] Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

On 02/09/2017 08:24 AM, iamkeith wrote: In some cases, if tires are stiff or if the rim profile is skinny and deep, it can be quite difficult to keep the valve stem from pushing in toward the rim, until you get a few psi built up to resist. Presta are nice because the stem is nutted in place

[RBW] Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

In some cases, if tires are stiff or if the rim profile is skinny and deep, it can be quite difficult to keep the valve stem from pushing in toward the rim, until you get a few psi built up to resist. Presta are nice because the stem is nutted in place. For every other (practical) purpose, i t

[RBW] Re: Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

On a ride, switching valve size on your pump can be tricky depending on your pump (and if it can switch at all). I'd just buy a converter plug and be done. Of course my wife's cargo bike came with Schrader valves, I have the converter plugs somewhere, and haven't done it yet. Most of the pumps

[RBW] Re: WTB: Riv cheapy pedals

Joe, the VP Push N2 pedals are available online. I got 3 pairs for $61 shipped from Backcountry.com. Very nice pedals with sealed bearings and a nylon body. On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 12:14:20 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Does anybody have take-offs from a complete CLEM or Appaloosa b

[RBW] Schrader OK? (Cross posted from iBob)

I'm converting my daughter's bike to 650b and bought a set of wheels from a list member. They are drilled for Schrader valves, but one came with a Presta adapter (or I lost the other one). Anyway, I also want try putting Orange Seal in her tubes for flat protection, so obviously need removable

[RBW] How tall is too tall for a 55cm Appaloosa?

Okay thanks all for the advice. Perhaps the 58 does not seem so over size in person. I have a 59 San Marcos which is a great fit but it's been 650B'd so I'm trying to factor in taller 29er wheels and bigger tires to what the standover clearance would be. San Marcos is already fairly "up there" w

[RBW] Re: Awesome new bars on Blue Lug Blog.

Hi Richard, The first link you posted is about an old bar. The blog post says that Tanifun (the author of the blog) bought it years ago, and that he can't figure out the name (or number) of the bar. You can buy goods directly from Blue Lug. https://global.bluelug.com/ If you want to know shippin