[RBW] Re: Wanted: 650b Rear Wheel, or Advice on Which to Buy

Hi Lum Gim Fong: Thanks for the offer! I'm in San Francisco. Am all set with wheels now, thanks to Scott C. and to an S.F. list member, Gordo. -- 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: Autumnal Aria Photos and Ride Reports

I know, I know, I am most certainly seeing all the pictures we're missing in my theatre of the imagination, but I know the real ones would be even better! And honestly, I keep coming back to the terrible imaginightmare of me coming to an abrupt stop via a big boulder on my own 68 Quickbeam,

[RBW] Re: Autumnal Aria Photos and Ride Reports

Well, I ride the same trail with my QB so just imagine it? Grin. Also, if you look through the history, there are a few posts of the Quickbeam on the trails. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 6:43:24 PM UTC-6, Kai Vierstra wrote: > > Darn. I was hoping to see some video,

[RBW] Re: Largest tires on Cheviots

On Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 5:41:22 PM UTC-5, Ray Varella wrote: > > Are you running side pull or center pull brakes? > > > Sorry, I should have added that detail. Tektro long-reach dual-pivot (side pull) brakes. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Autumnal Aria Photos and Ride Reports

Darn. I was hoping to see some video, but with so many burst shots, let's see the flipbooks!! (Or animated gifs?) Would love to see some of your technical rock crawling on the Quickbeam (too underbikey?) -Kai BK NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Zeus

Zeus was (is?) a Spanish company that was known for making parts that looked suspiciously like Campagnolo’s. Unlike Campagnolo, they also made bikes. Sheldon Brown wrote this about Zeus: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/vrbn-o-z.html#zeus Classic

[RBW] Re: FS: Compass Rat Trap Pass 26" x 2.3"

> > As Reid mentioned, the tires have been sold. It was an excellent >> transaction, and I hope you enjoy them! >> > Kellie and other members have asked what I didn't like about the tires. A more considered answer is that they just didn't seem to work with my bike, compared to the tires I

[RBW] Re: Zeus

I take back what I said about it being low-end. Looking more carefully at the picture, it appears to be a very nice bike. I wish I had looked for a tubing sticker. I'm still a little shy about ogling other's bikes in public, but I did manage to snap a couple pics. I'm still intrigued by that

[RBW] Re: Low rider rack using top/forward eyelets on fork?

I didn't realize the hub area rack used the upper eyelets. That seems to be almost exactly what I want, except it uses upper mounting points, not traditional low rider mounts placement. That said, I could have them added (I'm going to have some mods done on the frame in question). I like the

[RBW] Re: OT, sorry, but somewhat urgent question about car trouble

Thanks again, all, and be assured, I won't fill up the list with off topic questions; just occasional ones, as long as the moderator doesn't object. We talk about all sorts of OT things, anyway. Took the car to a well recommended shop this morning -- it drives fine, only the engine light was on

[RBW] Re: Low rider rack using top/forward eyelets on fork?

A low rider rack that uses the upper eyelets: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-marks-hub-area-rack-with-hoop-mf2-20236 A traditional style rack that uses the upper eyelets and holds front panniers low:

[RBW] FS: various perennially popular components...

Gang, https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/sets/72157687093735244 I've got a fresh batch of extra items to move forward - please feel free ask any questions or to make offers. I will include free CONUS shipping for any combination of n>1 items. STEM: 95mm Suntour ARX, $30. Nice and slightly

Re: [RBW] Low rider rack using top/forward eyelets on fork?

I did the same as Steven with my BG but I used a similar extension piece to make the mid fork connection. -- 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: WTB: SKS Fender Parts

I can't say I came up with the idea for the reflective tape, but I can say it occurred to me as new idea when I was trying to think of how to make the stripes silver too and painting seemed way too involved. I will let you know about the hardware; probably the bracket would work but the bridge

[RBW] Re: WTB: SKS Fender Parts

Thanks, George. The only difference between fenders beginning with 'B' and those beginning with 'P' is the black flap 'tail'. So, mine are 53s which puts them right in between 45s and 65s. I believe the ones on from a 50 or 55, if there is such a size, will be the best fit. As for being in a

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa/Albastache Stem Question

Thanks, everyone, for these helpful replies. The Chrystem definitely has too little height to get the bars where they need to be, but it's helpful to know that the length should work. Now to pick a replacement... --John On Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 8:19:52 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Re: Zeus

When I was a student tinkering on my old Raleigh GP, the UT Co-Op bike shop carried Zeus, and these were my dream bikes. I built up my '98 Moser frame to look like the Zeus I couldn't afford in college. As far as those Zeus components went, I cleaned up at

[RBW] Re: Largest tires on Cheviots

Generally, I loathe when people give an answer that doesn't answer the question asked (Amazon answers are the worst: Q: "Does the silver fade?" A: "I don't know, I have it in black and it didn't."), but I decided that someone considering a larger Cheviot may stumble across the thread and write

[RBW] Re: What rack for HubbuHubbuH?

I laughed the other day when the "captain" of a local (and great!) tandem couple was noting (bemoaning?) the fact he never got to carry anything of his own in his back jersey pockets. His wife and stoker uses his jersey pockets as her filing system - maps, snacks, phone?, everything needed.

[RBW] Re: What rack for HubbuHubbuH?

Julian asked me to post photos of a HubbuHubbuH with a Saddlesack Small mounted behind the captain saddle: https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/34687334526 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/33918166403 There's two. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, September 21, 2017

[RBW] Zeus

I had heard of Zeus components, but I had never seen or heard of a Zeus frame until I read the piece in the Blug last week. Now today I went for a walk at lunch time, and what do I see locked up on the sidewalk? A Zeus bike. I'll post some pics I took later, but it appears to be lower-end than

[RBW] Re: FS: 44cm Nitto Noodle and 44cm Nitto B132

I just double checked and I've made a mistake; they are *Nitto B115s in 45cm*. Clamp is still 25.4. The Noodle is sold. On Friday, September 22, 2017 at 1:04:50 PM UTC-5, Reid Echols wrote: > > Both only mounted up once (I was kidding myself, and needed the 46's). > Basically the same bar,

[RBW] Low rider rack using top/forward eyelets on fork?

Does anybody know of a low rider front rack that mounts using top/forward eyelets at the dropout? The Tubus Tara is nearly perfect, but it uses the same eyelet meant for fender mounting, providing its own spot for fender mounting. There are two things I dislike about this. Attaching a fender

[RBW] Re: White industries pedals, Paul QR skewer, Paul 7/8 cable hanger, berthoud leather mudflaps

Price drop: Berthoud leather fender flaps, darker brown, pre-punched with bolts, front has 4 for sturdiness and to hold shape without drooping. Used for about 20 miles - *$30 shipped* On Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:16:17 PM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Only berthoud leather fender flaps

[RBW] Re: Largest tires on Cheviots

switchback hills on velocity a23 rims without fenders. although you could modify fenders with sheldon fender nuts and L brackets, so that the fender doesn't go under the bridges, and cutting it up to get max clearance. i highly suggest paul racer on the front, and whatever sidepulls on the

[RBW] Autumnal Aria Photos and Ride Reports

Kai, no video, just a series of up to 60 shots that start after a few seconds. With abandon, Patrick -- 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 - Odds and ends

The Nitto Rack is sold. Thank you -- 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,

[RBW] Re: OT, sorry, but somewhat urgent question about car trouble

Does this car have a distributor? If so, there might be a crack in the distributor crack. The crack lets just enough moisture in to cause a short. On Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 8:58:37 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Riv content: I am riding my Rivs more, now that I've more or less