[RBW] Re: FS: Two sets of 700 x 2.15 Schwalbe Big Bens, one new, one used

Sold, thanks all! Best, Reed On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 8:03 PM, Reed Kennedy wrote: > Two sets of nice Schwabe Big Ben tires. Both 700 x 2.15 inch, both > “Performance Line RaceGuard LightSkin”. One used (Maybe 1k miles? See pic). > One brand new. > > Rivendell says $46 each.

[RBW] Re: PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

Do it. You deserve it. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5:18:27 PM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > What seems like the deal of the year to me. No relation to the sale, I'm > just hoping one of you buy it so I can quit trying to rationalize having a > saluki, an appaloosa, a romulus and a

[RBW] PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

Yes, if it was a 61cm i couldn’t have resisted...sky -- 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] PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

Yes, that bike should be bought immediately. It's a bit small for me, otherwise...I'd be in trouble... -- 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: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

Hi Laura! Super glad it all worked out! Really happy she went to a good home, she looks GREAT! Enjoy! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 9:49:17 AM UTC-7, brightlamp wrote: > > Hi -- > > Wanted to say hello and add that I really enjoy the RBW OwnersBrunch >

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

Hey - I accidentally nicked a follow-up comment about the double top tube - GooGroups gives me no way to retrieve it. Bad admin! No cookie! Please repost when you are able. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 9:49:28 AM UTC-7, Andy Beichler wrote: > > That is a beautiful bike. But, I thought the

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

She is a beauty :) Welcome to the group! On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 9:49:17 AM UTC-7, brightlamp wrote: > > Hi -- > > Wanted to say hello and add that I really enjoy the RBW OwnersBrunch > listserv! After a long hiatus from cycling I wanted to get back into > riding but with a more

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

That's the antique brown, Brencho. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:56:25 AM UTC-5, Brencho wrote: > > that's a nice looking saddle. just out of curiosity is that honey or > antique brown? it's always nice to see actual pictures rather than stock > photography of these things. > > On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

Hello all who have responded and thanks for your interest. The saddle has sold to the first person whose private message got to me. I checked the forum after that message had been received and found all these other interested folks. I'm quite sorry their messages somehow did not get to me.

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

Thanks Tim. Appreciate your comment. I haven’t heard back yet from Steve so I guess he is tied up -- 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] PSA: 58cm toyo atlantis in oregon for 1250

What seems like the deal of the year to me. No relation to the sale, I'm just hoping one of you buy it so I can quit trying to rationalize having a saluki, an appaloosa, a romulus and a clementine. https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/bik/d/rivendell-atlantis/6353223520.html Sky in new west

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

In about 6 wks, by about Dec 10, we'll have 20 total/6 sizes UP TO 59cm of the Frank Jones Sr, a singlespeed frame designed for Blue Lug, our Tokyo dealer. We made 20 extras for us. • seat lug (new socket style, but made for 3-deg upslope) and head lugs (custom style) • fillet-braed bb •

[RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

That's a nice shifter, Melanie, but I agree it's a bad fit on Chocos..I tried a similar shifter on a Choco-Moose. The only way it sorta worked was to move up on the curve, which then felt far away and awkward for me. I think they work better on bars that don't sweep straight back. -- You

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Thanks Jay! Glad to hear the bolts of the F5 Titan stem held up to rough use. I too am contemplating a Jones bar, and that was the only thing holding me back. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 3:51:39 AM UTC-7, Jay Connolly wrote: > > Benz, the Joe has been that way for a couple of months. I used

[RBW] Re: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

I've used Deore 3x9 shifters on a 710 Jones Loop and a Bosco, and it works well for both. I found the best position for shifters on the Jones is pretty darn close to the loop. A superlong grip (like the ESI Chunky, which they sell) or just bar tape gives a myriad of hand positions across the

[RBW] Re: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Use triggers on Jones bars for both the dropper post and the 11 speed shifter (integrated via i-spec with the brake lever). Trigger on Choco- and Bosco-mooses too. They work great and there is enough real estate on the bars to make them not get in the way. On the Choco I ran the shifter right

[RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Thanks, for the responses. Tim - I’d love to see your pictures. I’m a novice at doing my own builds and I seem to have created a losing combination of Choco Norm and Shimano M590. Back to the drawing board. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Continental Sport Contact II 650b x 42 vs. GB/Compass 650b x 42 by riders of them both please.

*Please do not respond if you have not ridden both sets of these tires.* I have read the theories put forth by tire makers. I don't want to get into that here. *I was just wondering what the actual ride experience has been for the feet/cyclecomputers of actual riders of these tire sets.*

[RBW] Re: Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

If I remember correctly they did state in the Blug that "a few" of the Blue Lug singlespeeders (Senor Frank Jones, I think) would likely be available in the US but not to expect any tall ones. The Rosco Roads have Simpleone forks and the same clearances as QB/Simpleone but not the long track

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Jay, I'd absolutely love one of each but it's unfortunately not in the budget... nor do I have the space. When choosing the 65cm Clem H as my first Riv the value of the complete pre-sale and the timing of it's release were a major deciding factor. In hindsight, had I waited for the Mega

[RBW] Coffeeneuring #3

In which I celebrate the absence of tourists with a bike, a run, a pipe, and a wee cuppa. http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/above-the-garden-of-eden-coffeeneuring-3 With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

Brooks no longer makes the B-68 and the Rivet equivalent (the Loveland) weighs almost a pound more than a B-68, might as well get a B-67 at that weight. I no longer am comfortable on something as narrow as a B-17 or C-17. The C-19 and Rivet Loveland are about the only wide, non-sprung,single

[RBW] Re: Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

I use XT 9-speed triggers on bullmoose bars. Works well, imho. jim m walnut creek, ca On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7:51:43 AM UTC-7, Melanie wrote: > > Has anyone found a trigger shifter that works well with swept-back bars? > I may have to install bar ends or go the oddly mounted thumb

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

I've had many successes replying privately to authors on a mac, even on my samsung phone in desktop version (optioned at the bottom of the page). So maybe it's your browser?, I currently use Chrome for both. And back on the subject of B68's, with the relative lack of these in the world, it's

[RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

I don't have triggers on my Jones Loop, but I've used them (Shimano RapidFire) on a bunch of bars with a similar sweepback. I think they work well this way, the front trigger you pull back with your index finger is actually a little easier to reach at this angle. I've used them on Albatross,

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

That thing rules! Really sweet set up, I'm jealous. -- 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] Jones 2.5 Loop on Clem L

*riding by. You get the idea. -- 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: Brooks B68 for sale

Chris, it looks like you have dibs on the saddle. I didn't reply until this morning. Off topic, but only a little, is this: The only way I can see someone's email is on the daily digest I get, if they have posted or replied that day. Otherwise, I can't see them on my Mac, even when I go to the

Re: [RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

There a ton of room on the Jones bars and on the Ospreys. I use Shimano 9 speed on the Joe with Jones. They work great. I got a deal too good to pass up on a 1x crank, and someone gave me a brand new 11-42 cassette for free, so my Clem L will be a 1x11. It strikes me as a little absurd,

[RBW] Jones 2.5 Loop on Clem L

The bar does work well on this frame, but needs a very short stem to work with the longish virtual toptube. This would be true on old mountain bikes, too. I have a Thomson threadless 40cm on the way from Jones Bikes, V-O doesn't make an open-face 31.8 quill that short. The rack is Nitto Big

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

Nice build! Cambridge and the surrounding area is an awesome place to ride. On Monday, October 23, 2017 at 12:49:17 PM UTC-4, brightlamp wrote: > > Hi -- > > Wanted to say hello and add that I really enjoy the RBW OwnersBrunch > listserv! After a long hiatus from cycling I wanted to get back

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Brian, I have a 64 Clem L on order. Can’t wait for this bike. It will serve as my local hauler. I’m not sure they’ll be back any time soon, though, so if you want one and have the cash, I’d put in an order. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Love the pedals. There’s a thread about them somewhere here. I bought them because I have size 14 feet and suffer from hotfoot when I use flat pedals. They ARE spendy, the moreso in Canadian dollars. I have several bikes but only one set of those pedals. Really, they are aimed (in my world) at

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

Hi Steve. I PM'ed you yesterday with a firm offer to buy. I have been checking but have not seen a reply yet. Please let me know. thanks Chris On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 6:35:30 AM UTC-4, Steve Butcher wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: First Rivendell - A.Homer Hilsen

Hi Laura, I'm in the area, also with a Hilsen. Enjoy the ride and hopefully will cross paths at some point. Many great places to see by bike. Tailwinds, shoji Arlington MA

[RBW] Re: Brooks B68 for sale

that's a nice looking saddle. just out of curiosity is that honey or antique brown? it's always nice to see actual pictures rather than stock photography of these things. On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3:35:30 AM UTC-7, Steve Butcher wrote: > > >

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

jay, how do you like those pedals? i've been very curious about them, but they'd be a pricey experiment unless they do returns. also this is a timely thread, i just talked to mike recently about the osprey and i'm pretty sold on them. just haven't gotten around to the swap yet. On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

jay, how do you like those pedals? i've been very curious about them, but they'd be a pricey experiment unless they do returns. also this is a timely thread, i just talked to mike recently about the osprey and i'm pretty sold on them. just haven't gotten around to the swap yet. On Sunday,

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

That is a beautiful bike. But, I thought the 65's were double top tube. -- 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: Huge Rosco Mixte

These Rosco mega mountain mixtes look terrific. I had eagerly anticipated the details of the larger Rosco Bubbes but when the 65cm mega Clem H was announced and after an email exchange with Grant I determined the Clem Complete was right for me at the time. This was before the specs of this

[RBW] Re: Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Tim, I also feel like I'm always in a search for the "perfect" handlebar, and frequently find reasons to change them. I currently have the widest Bosco bar on my Hunq, which is great, but does come waaay back and doesn't do me many favors when riding off road. I've also happily used the

[RBW] Brooks B68 for sale

I'm pretty sure I'd like to get the saddle, Steve. I tried to reply directly to you on the desktop version but that seems to be next to impossible on a Mac. I have a couple of quick questions but virtually certain I need this for my Hubbah stoker saddle. -- You received this message because

[RBW] FS: XL Singular Gryphon F/F/EBB

(Cross posted with iBOB) This one’s a catch and release for me; I bought the full bike from Philip Williamson here on the list, but am finding I prefer suspension for the rocks and roots here in Austin. Will likely build up a Surly or something similar, but my loss is your gain! Frame has a

[RBW] Re: Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

forgot to attach pics. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIdW3E0AhoZ/?taken-by=philipwkim (map ahearne 610mm) https://www.instagram.com/p/BHLEbCnhzEs/?taken-by=philipwkim (jones loop bars 660mm) On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 5:45:13 PM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > I love the loop bars. 660 was

[RBW] Jones 2.5 Loop on Clem L

I like that bar and it looks great on the Clem(entine), but yeah finding an appropriate stem may be a challenge. Have you checked out Velo-Orange? That handlebar bar looks ideal for early 90's mountain bikes that typically had long & low front ends. It might be ideal for my Fat City Monster

Re: [RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

I'm using 3x9 Shimano MTB trigger shifters with the Jones Loop 710 bars on my '88 Schwinn KOM. There's plenty of real estate on the ends of the 710s to fit brake levers, shifters, and grips. Narrower bars may not have enough real estate; I have a set of early Jones Cut Loop bars in 560 mm which

[RBW] Re: German Mirror Basket Mount

Can you post some pictures? -- 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] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Funny you should ask, I've been thinking about the same thing. I'm looking at the Sun race trigger shifters for 10 speed road because they look clean and would be compatible with my shimano road derailleur. Has anyone used trigger shifters from them. If I was building the bike up from scratch I

[RBW] Trigger shifters on swept-back bars - Jones or others

Has anyone found a trigger shifter that works well with swept-back bars? I may have to install bar ends or go the oddly mounted thumb shifter route. But triggers near the brake levers would be ideal. Thanks. Melanie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] FS 46 Appa, 55 and 58 Sam

I have a few bikes that need to move off the floor to good homes. 46cm Appaloosa in butternut. Bullmoose choco bar $2200.00 55cm Sam in Orange w/Choco bar. $2450.00 58cm Sam in Orange w/Albatross bar. $2450.00 All bikes come with a saddle and pedals. Prices include shipping to any state

Re: [RBW] Rivs with the Jones Loop/Bend H-Bar (Map/Ahearne too)

Benz, the Joe has been that way for a couple of months. I used a drop bar for a while but have enjoyed the bike much more with the Jones. I use the bike as a hauler at our cottage. Lots of bad pavement on narrow roads, with bail-out roadside trails for when the traffic is heavy, so the bike