[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

I don't get how that solid wax can get to inside the rollers, where the critical wear occurs. On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 8:53:51 AM UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > This just came up on Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/BjkQr4VgsK7/ > https://wendperformance.com/buy-online/wend-wax-on > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: When Life Gives...

Sweet! Or is that sour? On Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 8:31 PM dougP wrote: > Are you sure that bike is up to carrying that load? :-) > > doug > > On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:34:35 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: >> >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >

[RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 7:28:05 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > I have a Joe Appaloosa with a Mark’s rack, Wald medium and a rear > rack.That is all fine and good, but I was thinking of getting a front > lowrider rack to throw on when I am going camping. Partly to experiment > with weight

[RBW] Re: When Life Gives...

Are you sure that bike is up to carrying that load? :-) doug On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:34:35 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > > -- 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: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

Actually after reviewing the picture I take it back. A big 700c might not fit under the hoop on the Smarti. -Dave J On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:28:05 AM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote: > > I have a Joe Appaloosa with a Mark’s rack, Wald medium and a rear > rack.That is all fine and good, but I was

[RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

What size Joe is this? If it's a 700c model I think you could use a Tubus Smarti, to the braze ons. If its another size you can use the smarti onto the canti's which is what it is designed for. Here is a pic on a 650b Joe, but the struts aren't level but usable. I think it would work better on

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

I am so happy this bike is not my size(58 0r 60cm) On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 8:48:37 AM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > no affiliation. just thought some would be interested. > > >

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

Thank you Clayton . I have one bike that I use WL Clean Ride with and have for 4 years or so. Before that I used Squirt water based wax lube. It was much thicker but in the end I found no real world difference in wear of chains or cog teeth. So, I'm gonna try just a surface cleaning of the

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB or WTT: choco-moose

Hello Kai. I found my Riv receipt that says the albas are 55 cm. The stems are both Nitto G282 with 110 length, 80 mm height - looks like the one shown below, including the box - only one is missing the bolt. I had forgotten I inserted one on a bike forever ago so it will have some grease

[RBW] Re: Flat Bottom Backpack

amazon carries a ton of the Fjallraven brand, of which many/most have flat bottoms. tons of color, size, pocket options. the "kanken" model, at least, has a water bottle sleeve that I like because it's all fabric and not that black mesh stuff. good luck. -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] WTB: Mark's Hub Area Rack, hoopless

Sean Tried to send DM with pics. Where are you located to calculate accurate shipping. Ryan -- 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: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

or my $37 Roadeo On 6/4/18, Belopsky wrote: > Yep, that would have been a heck of a deal. Almost as good as a Sam I got > for $650.. > > On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 6:37:02 PM UTC-4, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> It was $745 BIN yesterday, unless I was mistaken. >> >> Damn it, probably should

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

Garth, I'm still in the 'trying out the Clean Lube phase". I degreased my chain with citrus degreaser, but not by soaking it. I brushed it on with a stiff brush while on the bike, and let it sit for a couple of minutes. That left most of the factory grease intact in the rollers, but removed the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

Yep, that would have been a heck of a deal. Almost as good as a Sam I got for $650.. On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 6:37:02 PM UTC-4, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > It was $745 BIN yesterday, unless I was mistaken. > > Damn it, probably should have clicked that. Oh well! > > On 6/4/18, Belopsky >

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

guess I'll say it again. My method is working great. I clean with mineral spirits followed by denatured alcohol. You end up with a chain that doesn't even smell like mineral spirits. My logic was extending the half-pound of wax for as many chains as possible. When you clean with mineral

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

chain cleaning. I wonder if the last step is best done with alcohol rather than mineral oil? Wouldn't you want the surface dry and not with any petroleum product left on it before you bathe it in hot wax? On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 4:54:19 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > I did a search

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

Visibility is certainly a good idea. I like to wear one of those construction worker vests when I commute; they are generally better made and cheaper than the cycling specific visibility vests. But I don't necessarily subscribe to the "lower-than-average-speeds" approach. For most close

Re: [RBW] Hot waxing chains?

I ponied up $50 for 3 pounds, so I can kick off a long term experiment with El Cerrito High School Mountain Bike Racing. Most of the racers' new chains get bought and installed by me, so I'm going to get set up to convert several racers to Molten Speed Wax. The kids are not super disciplined

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

It was $745 BIN yesterday, unless I was mistaken. Damn it, probably should have clicked that. Oh well! On 6/4/18, Belopsky wrote: > Misleading thread. $745 is the starting bid. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

Misleading thread. $745 is the starting bid. -- 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: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

Safety and well being ... like Health ... isn't "made" , it just IS what IS is.. it's as natural as natural can be. It cannot even be expressed in any words . How do you express "Infinity" in words ?Hah ! It doesn't matter of course the end is the same as the beginning, the

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

Clayton, do you apply the WL Clean Ride over a factory lubed , wiped down, chain ?(ridden a few miles or not) Cleaning the chain prior I always have to reapply often at first as the first applications simply do get INSIDE the chain and it squeaks quickly at first. If I didn't have to clean

Re: [RBW] Re: Another chain question

Michael: perhaps the difference is how free of grit chain is. I stopped using "oily" lube long ago, replacing it with paraffin, Pro Link, Purple Extreme, and the Orange Seal lube. These aren't nearly as clean as Molten Speed Wax (stupid name, great product), but they don't attract grit, and that

[RBW] Re: FS: Cheviot 60cm Frame

Price drop. $900 shipped to CONUS. All else remains the same ;-). Best, Clayton Scott SF, CA On Friday, June 1, 2018 at 10:03:44 AM UTC-7, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Hi All, > > For sale is a 60cm orange Cheviot frame plus headset. Happy to add the > stock seatpost and bb if you want them too (never

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

I had a strong week, finishing out 120 mi with the available time, and been working on my cooling since the oppressive humidity arrived about a month ago. It's kind of an unwritten rule when we start out and coast down the long grade, nobody pedals until it goes flat, and if they do, they

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

Positive points for spelling Keven's name right, but then points lost for not getting Petersen and Roadeo right On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:48:37 AM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > no affiliation. just thought some would be interested. > > >

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

Thanks, Ron. There’s a reason I only race trees. Grin. 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: Hot waxing chains?

OP here. Let me try to summarize what I am learning. My current practice is to remove the chain when dirty, soak it in mineral spirits in a used 1 qt yogurt container. After a few minutes I swish it around, take it out, and then, depending on how energetic I feel, either take a brush to it

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

the torque of pedaling transfers weight to the rear (think about rear squat when you accelerate a car). Anything you can do to get weight up front makes you roll more efficiently. When you're pedaling hard, you get a core muscle advantage, also, and I beat John in last Sunday's sprint in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Another chain question

I have never, ever been able to remove a Sram quick link by hand. In fact I can hardly open them with pliers. I have never failed to open a connex quick link by hand. So far I'm getting mixed reviews 0n the KMC, ranging from the RBW "best ever" to the LBS, "somewhere between Sram & Connex."

[RBW] Re: Hanging edeluxe from fork crown mount possible?

I have Tektro R559 long reach sidepulls. IRD rollerdrive headset. It might be worth a try. Those IQX lights are nice in that it has up or down option for mounting. But my edeluxe is only one way, though I have heard you can rotate the innards in the casing. But I don’t want to violate my

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

Deac, I'll add that you get the effect even when you have a tailwind that's out gunning you, and you're making yourself a smaller sail by getting more weight up front. On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 2:52:40 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > totally 100% sure on this one Deac. > > On Monday, June 4,

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

totally 100% sure on this one Deac. On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 1:28:42 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > “Any riding position that adds weight to the rear wheel slows you down. . > If you want to demonstrate this (we start a 7-mile sprint every Sunday > morning down a 2-mile hill),

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 5:46:10 PM UTC-6, Eric Karnes wrote: > > This is indeed tempting, and exactly my size. Anyone know the max tire > that can fit on an orange Rambouillet? > >> >>> For what it's worth, that's not really an 'orange' Rambouillet. It's a 'blue' one with a custom paint

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

CHEVIUT 2 or 3 Bells Boscos 38's with fenders Constantly running front and back running lights via Dynamo hub This is my NYC rig and it couldn't be safer or more fun, IMO. Step-Thru adding to safety shouldn't be overlooked...every time I have to slam the brakes and put my feet on the ground I'm

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

I live in DC, and my city bike is a Ram, as pictured. Sure its a bit lighter and perhaps racier than the other bikes noted, but it is the bike best

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

Justin- I can't imagine that the struts sit level. What bag do you mount, and how? On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 1:12 PM, Justin, Oakland wrote: > I am able to flip the struts on my Tubus Tara upside down and they attach > to my Saluki’s Nitto-spec braze ons nearly perfectly. This may not work on >

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

“Any riding position that adds weight to the rear wheel slows you down. . If you want to demonstrate this (we start a 7-mile sprint every Sunday morning down a 2-mile hill), free-coast with your friends down a hill. The more weight you get on the front wheel, the more efficiently you'll roll.”

[RBW] Re: Flat Bottom Backpack

I have a North Street backpack. It's great. Really nicely made, and has a flat bottom: https://northstbags.com/collections/belmont They make bigger ones, and convertible (to pannier) models, but I like the simplicity of the one above. Good luck, Eli -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Hanging edeluxe from fork crown mount possible?

It'll depend on the size of your headset and the type of brakes you're using. I used a B mount that way once, when I had side pull caliper brakes. It worked but it was much less than optimal. I had to bend the arms to clear the bottom of the headset and the top of the TRP957 brakes. I'd guess

[RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

I am able to flip the struts on my Tubus Tara upside down and they attach to my Saluki’s Nitto-spec braze ons nearly perfectly. This may not work on a fork with a longer axle to crown. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

I notice when I’m in more street type clothes (compass knickers)usually with bright knee socks on my big upright cheviut cars stop or yield to me more. For darkness I have lots of reflective tape on fenders and frame plus lights and wear reflective vest. Eileen -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

White lightening clean lube after every two or three rides with a good chain wipe down, keeps my chain very clean. I have a very 'spensive cog set that I can't afford to replace at three hundred plus dollars. (It was a gift from my son). One thing I have learned after thirty years, is don't

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 62 Rambouillet 745$ complete bike ebay

I'll be interested to see how high this auction runs, what do Rambos typically sell for? On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 8:39 PM, Jonathan D. wrote: > I believe 38s. I have 33 JBs with fenders on mine. At least compass Bon > Jons > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Hot waxing chains?

This just came up on Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/BjkQr4VgsK7/ https://wendperformance.com/buy-online/wend-wax-on The convenience factor is huge. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

I extend my 700 mi/ hotwax with bottled wax lube. My experience with these is not to use the weather resistant type, because they are tenacious and difficult to remove completely later. White Lightning Clean Ride is my choice - it gets me another 100 mi/ application. I've also tried Pedros,

[RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

Ah-ha! I found the answer: Norther Bikes has already made one for a Rivendell Atlantis. And they made Jan's setup for his Mule. http://www.northercycles.com/custom-racks/ And it costs $699. Not quite ready for that level of commitment yet... Edwin -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Hanging edeluxe from fork crown mount possible?

Recently removed my front rack and fenders for my Rambouillet and currently have my hanging edeLux mounted to my handlebars. But I was wondering is it possible to mount it to the Fork Crown? Will that work with one of those edeluxe long fork mount arms brackets that riv sells and their

[RBW] Re: Flat Bottom Backpack

I bought and never used a flat bottomed In Line Equipment front rack bag (w/shoulder strap and lots of room and pockets) that I’m willing to sell: https://ilequipment.com/products/velo-orange-pass-stow-rackbag It’s a great bag but I decided I just needed a very simple Wild basket for around

Re: [RBW] Re: Another chain question

I've had very few problems removing SRAM masterlinks for 9 speed chains by hand; KMCs were a bit more finicky. I was surprised to find that I needed the pliers-like took for the 10 speed SRAM masterlinks, but I was told that SRAM deliberately changed the design with the 10 speed chains to make

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

A question from a newbie. As we are touring cyclists I am considering the waxing route. But wondering how to deal with "relubing" while on tour? We have a 2 month European tour coming up. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Another chain question

In my opinion, the Connex quick link is superior to the "SRAM-style" that KMC uses. I can open a Connex link easily with my bare hands, but the KMC/SRAM link requires more force and sometimes a tool. But they both do their job fine. Consider keeping the Connex links from your worn out 908

[RBW] Re: What do Riv riders like for front low rider racks?

> > I like this Bob-ish approach (in german, but I get the point). That's what > I call custom! > http://fahrradzukunft.de/3/packtaschen/ Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

oops - Light & Motion Imjin On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 8:59:22 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > separate from my bike lighting, I have a Light & Motion Imjun on my helmet > > > > I turn it on at wary intersections to look at

Re: [RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

separate from my bike lighting, I have a Light & Motion Imjun on my helmet I turn it on at wary intersections to look at drivers - from their reaction to the light, I know what they're going to do On Monday, June 4, 2018

[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

This winter my CX-70's seemed to be dragging against the rim. Upon closer inspection I found that the bushing was binding on the brake arm. It is a non-serviceable part since it is pressed together, no options to re-grease. They came on my QB that I bought used, so I don't know how old they

[RBW] PSA 56 Atlantis Portland Oregon

Very nice! I test rode a 56cm Atlantis at Harris Cyclery circa 2003-2004. I wonder if it's the same bike. Chris "6 degrees of separation?" -- 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] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

I like Justin’s suggestion of the AHH. Or maybe the Atlantis, MIT, as I would fit in the 650b range for both. Thanks everyone. I’ve been mulling over a frame for almost a year now, and it’s funny how different life circumstances along the way have changed it all. Good thing I’m not wealthy...

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana sax reviews needed. Stuff fall out?

Got the grey grid! Thanks for the info. I think it will hold everything I need for spring/summer. For fall/winter when I need to carry extra tights/wool shirt/jacket, I can use my grey grid bar bag to match. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: pinching fenders and Quickbeam clearances

I used 50mm Berthoud fenders on my old Quickbeam. They fit perfectly on the frame but were a little tight for 45mm Schwalbe Marathons. I had trouble keeping the fenders from rubbing the tires and ended up using pliers to pinch the rolled edge flat on the rear to get a few millimeters more

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

I tend to agree, but in a great section of DC with a lot of bike lanes yesterday, a cyclist almost got hit by a car running a red light. John, I think you'll be happy with any Riv for your purposes. Now it's just about what ride characteristics you like in a bike. On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at

[RBW] Re: pinching fenders and Quickbeam clearances

Hey Patch! I think 38's with fenders are pretty much max on the QB. Some 40's run a little small so that may be doable. But for NYC, 38's are really perfect. I rode compass Barlow Pass 38's on my orange QB with SKS fenders and it was the perfect pairing for that frame. I could not run my Soma

[RBW] Re: What frame and build set make you a safer, slower rider?

Any riding position that adds weight to the rear wheel slows you down. . If you want to demonstrate this (we start a 7-mile sprint every Sunday morning down a 2-mile hill), free-coast with your friends down a hill. The more weight you get on the front wheel, the more efficiently you'll roll.

[RBW] Re: Hot waxing chains?

Adding details to the system idea. The double boiler using two cheap saucepans lets you store your half-pound of molten speed wax in the small sauce pan when it resolidifies. Starting with a clean chain is what lets you reuse the half-pound for ten+ chains. After almost 3 years, I'm still

[RBW] Re: Another chain question

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 7:13:07 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > I have been using the Conex 908 chains on all my bikes for many years and > like both the way they shift and that their quick link works so much better > than shimano & Sram links.  Now I see that the RBW site describes the