[RBW] Re: FS: A. Homer Hilsen 65 Bike

Absolutely 65 cm. But what's a couple of cm anyways? -- 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] XO-1 frame for sale

It is up to $538 on eBay. Wow. Much higher than I thought. -- 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: A. Homer Hilsen 65 Bike

Absolutely, definitely a 65? Not a 63, by any chance? On Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11:15:21 AM UTC-4, jim wrote: > > Beautiful bike!! Wish I wasn't getting laid off. > > Jim in Madison WI > > On Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:34:07 PM UTC-5, Ben Miller wrote: >> >> A complete Homer Hilsen bike

[RBW] Re: Atop and Coffeeneuring #1

Well-written Patrick. Thanks. -Marc. > > > -- 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] Re: Whom to ask at Rivendell World Headquarters about specs for long-ago-built customs?

Thanks again, all; Mark emailed today, and yes, he had been out of town. Such ancient records may not be available, but he will look. -- 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: Ventile Exploration

Aye, here it is: http://hilltrek.co.uk/clothing/smocks/braemar-hybrid-smock/ On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 6:34:55 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Will, > > I'm pretty sure Hilltrek now has something like that. Your ideal may > exist! Grin. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, October

[RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

Will, I'm pretty sure Hilltrek now has something like that. Your ideal may exist! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 5:51:40 PM UTC-6, William deRosset wrote: > > For me, the ideal would be a single-ventile lower half, and a > double-ventile shoulder/arms with

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

Yes - that wheel is a super deal, but everything Isaac offered in his for sale post was priced very attractively. Another example of why this list and the iBob list are full of such good people. IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

This sort of detailed write up is why I love this list. -- 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: Ventile Exploration

Dear Andy, A use-case summary: For winter use, I use a single-ventile anorak, the Braemar model "windshirt". It breathes exceptionally well, keeps wind off of you, and will keep a light rain off of your layers for a while. Heavy rain wets it out pretty quickly as Patrick notes. It works very

[RBW] Re: Ventile Exploration

Dear Andy, EDIT: back on topic, just moved my discussion from the coffee thread here to help motivate the discussion and keep this one more compact (not that encouraging folks to go look at the lovely photography in the prior coffeneuring thread is a bad thing). The Hilltrek greenspot jacket

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

Uh, sure? Thanks for the info On Oct 16, 2017 15:39, "Orc" wrote: > If it's an A719, it's pretty much gotta be 700c, yes? > > -david "I'd snap this up, but I've already got a s3x at home" parsons > > > On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 2:41:08 PM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote:

[RBW] Re: Hanging Edelux + Nitto Big Front

Bill thanks for the suggestion, actually thats how i have my current light, but i've never liked it aesthetically and i feel it gets in the way--even though that makes the most practical sense (out in front, best light distribution etc). david, thanks, i was thinking about p-clamps too, and

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

I think the 26" version is XM 719. Definitely hard to gauge diameter from that low-angle picture, though. Philip www.biketinker.com Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 3:39:19 PM UTC-7, Orc wrote: > > If it's an A719, it's pretty much gotta be 700c, yes? > > -david "I'd snap this up,

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

If it's an A719, it's pretty much gotta be 700c, yes? -david "I'd snap this up, but I've already got a s3x at home" parsons On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 2:41:08 PM UTC-7, Shawn Granton wrote: > > Thanks Philip, somehow I missed that IG picture. Still would like to know > wheel size. > -Shawn

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

Thanks Philip, somehow I missed that IG picture. Still would like to know wheel size. -Shawn On Oct 16, 2017 14:02, "Philip Williamson" wrote: Hey Shawn, details are in the IG post, second picture. Looks like an S3X with a trigger shifter at a pretty attractive

[RBW] Re: Hanging Edelux + Nitto Big Front

My apologies. Didn;t realize the rack in question had no eyelets. -- 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: Hanging Edelux + Nitto Big Front

On Monday, October 16, 2017 at 11:25:06 AM UTC-7, Minh wrote: > > Hi all, > > Has anyone come up with a creative solution for hanging an edelux when > using a Nitto Big Front Rack? it does not have any side bosses that i > could use (like you would with a Marks Rack). > Attach it via a

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

Hey Shawn, details are in the IG post, second picture. Looks like an S3X with a trigger shifter at a pretty attractive price. I was attracted to it for a freewheel setup, but I have too many spare wheels as it stands. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaSB6DpllLj/?hl=en=isaacenloe "Sturmey Archer

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring #2

Great question, Andy. Simple answer, absolutely! More complex answer, I figured I should start a thread as there are many factors that influence which ventile (single, double, cotton analogy). New thread here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lLmVUgrub5o With abandon,

[RBW] Ventile Exploration

Andy Cheatham asked in my Coffeeneuring #2 thread how I like my Foinaven cotton analogy ventile smock by Hilltrek. I’m starting a separate thread so folks can follow or not as they desire. Simple answer, absolutely. Fuller answer is more complex as it involves the question of what factors will

[RBW] Re: Hanging Edelux + Nitto Big Front

How do you propose he “try that” on a Nitto Big Front Rack?? I don’t see any suitable location to utilize a Sheldon nut on a Nitto Big Front Rack. That is a good general solution that I am using on a Marks Rack. I’m also using that solution on a Campee F27. Unless I’m overlooking a very

[RBW] Re: FS: Garage Sale - Lots of great gear/parts

Hi there! What are the details on the Sturmey Archer wheel? Like: hub model, number of speeds, size of wheel, and spoke count. Thanks, Shawn -- 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] XO-1 frame for sale

And speaking of rust...I suspect there's a fair bit. and yeah, $950 is an optimistic price to say the least; especially for a frame. Hey they are great bikes, but it's a 24 years old frame. $200 and it might be a good foundation for a great rider On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 4:21:29 PM

[RBW] Re: Hanging Edelux + Nitto Big Front

On a Big Front Rack, or on ANY Nitto Rack with a front reflector tab, I would always attach the dynamo headlamp to that front tab, using one of these: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/lights/products/edelux-light-mounts A hanging Edelux might look a little goofy since the mount goes UP and

[RBW] Gear Swap at Chi Patagonia

Man! Looks like a great time. I should have moved my Chicago week up a month to enjoy this! -- 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: Coffeeneuring #2

Dear Andy, Drifting OT. The coffee outside photos are lovely, as always. Now, away from the experience and to the gear The Hilltrek greenspot jacket in double ventile worked well for me for both commuting (and backpacking up in the Wind Rivers and in the various ranges west of me). I have

[RBW] Hanging Edelux + Nitto Big Front

Hi all, Has anyone come up with a creative solution for hanging an edelux when using a Nitto Big Front Rack? it does not have any side bosses that i could use (like you would with a Marks Rack). Has anyone come up with adapters? I have a basket on it right now, so i was thinking of

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring #2

Your cups (and their pictures) are mighty. Still happy with your Foinaven smock? I'm near my decision and doing compulsory cost/benefit reviews of SV, DV and Analogy products. My low satisfaction with the performance or service life of a series of products has me asking myself why didn't I

[RBW] Re: Need help with Romulus Decals

That is a sweet bike! The decals you have would work just fine for me. I will call Rivendell HQ on Tuesday and see what I can find out. If that doesn't work out I may ask you for measurements and close-up photos of your decals so I can get some made. I am considering Velocals, among others. If

[RBW] Re: Need help with Romulus Decals

I plan on contacting them Tueday, soonest I will have the time. Hopefully they still have some. I will post what I find out. On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 10:12:50 PM UTC-4, LBleriot wrote: > > I bought the original proto Rom built by Nobilette a couple of years back. > Its seat tube decal

[RBW] Wrecked my Atlantis

Hi John, Sorry to hear of your accident. Hope you are feeling better. I live across the river in Westchester. It’s not hard to imagine such a thing happening. These things happen anywhere. Are you thinking about Grants Appaloosa option? Not sure what size Atlantis you have, but if you are

[RBW] German Mirror Basket Mount

I saw someone who mounted their German Mirror on a Wald basket instead of the bars. Can't find the picture now. Anyone tried it before? Does it work? I had another mirror mounted to my basket that work well, but it stuck out and then my bike fell over and it broke. I'd love to keep all the