[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Brooks, Albatross, Technomic, Patagonia, Zefal, Sunrace, Jandd,

Oh and the free stuff I’ll just throw in with any purchase at this point. -- 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/FT: Brooks, Albatross, Technomic, Patagonia, Zefal, Sunrace, Jandd,

Here is what’s left Topeak Mini morph- never used. i think it has all the mounting stuff too. 25$ shipped Shimano Mtn brake levers- silver, short pull. like riv sells. good shape with a couple scratches. 18$ shipped Sunrace Thumbies- The cheapo ones riv used to sell. Free with purchase over

[RBW] Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

I've got a pair on my Crust Romanceur that's set up as a trail and dirt tourer. I use them mostly on singletrack but have had them out on an overnighter covering about 120 miles in two days. I really like them, and they hold up surprisingly well on long rides for me. I have bars about an inch

[RBW] Re: What Size Nord Lock washer for Silver Bar Ends?

I use beeswax on Silver bar end bolt threads and they rarely loosen. Maybe once a quarter I snug them just for fun. Maybe blue loctite on the threads would hold yours in place? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

I'm a big Acorn fan, having owned several different models. The quality is a known factor, but color is another thing entirely. The right buyer will come along in time. I've switched from black Acorn bags to the Ranger Tan bags, IMOH look better with the metallic orange on my Riv Ram. Cheers,

[RBW] FS: Clem H mustard 52

Pashley is also like if Brompton made a light traditional road bike and didn't tell anybody. The company is known for big black 'Raleigh 3-speed-style' bikes with drum brakes that weigh as much as my ebike, so this one slips right under the radar. I think I'm going to put the double road

[RBW] FS: Clem H mustard 52

I DON'T KNOW, DAVE! I think it's just not a known thing here. Pashley is like if Brompton happened but Americans completely ignored it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] FS: Clem H mustard 52

How have you not sold the Pashley yet. What a bargain. -- 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: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

I think that is cool that you got every penny out of that saddle. Still looks nice and you have the rare experience of riding a Brooks saddle for so long to test its limits. Like those rivets. They are like crooked teeth. But plenty of character on that saddle and it is all your riding. So very

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

What is, IS! -- 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 to

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

Yeah, I didn't have a clue what you were talking about either!;^) I like the vintage bullmeeses I've had. I still have one for some future project--maybe if I get that Crust cargo fork before it sells out again. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 9:40:29 AM UTC-4, Tim wrote: > > Kai, you

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

There was a 53 (my size) for sale here last year but I passed. Price was great, too. It was still bumped at last OP post and not reported sold but by now must be. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ahearne+MAP Handlebar, 610mm, Silver

Gentle bump. Anyone looking to own one less handlebar? Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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: convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

I converted my 60 Ram to 650b so I could fender over 42's, using Tektro 559's to do it; I understand why you're wanting to do what you're wanting. But Hilsens are built for that bigger clearance w/ those calipers, those calipers won't pull the conversion off on that frame. I'm a 12 (and

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

I'm going to concur w/ Joe here...the Roadini is as close to a MIT Roadeo as you'll ever see.RBW has been moving towards the sloping top tube for fitment. If you want a 'classic' level top tube, I'm gonna say, hunt down a Roadeo... they turn up here every so often... -L On

[RBW] convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

A 700 to 650b conversion of a Hilsen is called a Saluki, a truly wonderful bike. -- 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: MIT Roadeo coming?

Yup, the dream of being 6'2"... But that's why the overly tall love Rivendell so, because they care. Maybe not enough to make our dreamy fat tyred planing machines, but at least bikes that fit. That said, where'd the 65 roadinis go! All presold to collectors no doubt. -Kai BKNY -- You received

[RBW] FS: XTR, XT, Nitto, Sugino, vintage MTB goodness

Trying to clear out the last of the bits (for now), as I'm about to plunk the funds down for a BMC Road+ (!!!) and all the subsequent not-so-Bobish parts I don't have lying around here already. More cool stuff for your perusal: Nitto big front rack, THIS ONE

[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

Lots of lookers but no takers. I've decided to just keep the Saddlebag. I'd sell the Handlebar Bag for $48.00 shipped CONUS. Steve On Friday, July 27, 2018 at 7:17:33 PM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Final price bump: $160.00 for the pair, shipped in CONUS. Individual bag > prices

[RBW] Re: convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

Check the bottom bracket height. Prettu sure the AHH is too low when converted to 650b. Maybe go the other way to get some room and put 23mm on it? ;-) On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 7:02:53 PM UTC-4, Mark Schneider wrote: > > I'd like to put 650b wheels on my 61 A. H.H. Wondering if anyone

[RBW] Re: convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

Homers are already specc'ed with the longest caliper brakes used on roadish bikes (55-76mm reach), the brakes that most people use for 650b conversions on 700c bikes with shorter reach brakes. Bikes that need more clearance than a 55-76mm brake can offer generally use cantilevers or disc

[RBW] Re: What Size Nord Lock washer for Silver Bar Ends?

M6, smaller diameter (from Fastenall inventory). Nordlocks are a pair of washers, smooth on one side and serrated on the other. Split the pair, I would clean the adhesive with alcohol, put the smooth side toward your plastic, and the serrated side beneath the screw head. I've never done it,

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

I pine daily for an OS 7/4/7 phattie-tire road bike in 67cm. It would look approximately like a Roadeo. Perhaps one day my dream will come true. KJ On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 3:41:45 PM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Oops... correction: > Roadeo tubing is even lighter than I thought, at

[RBW] New to me Homer, first build

That is a lovely bicycle, my friend. I dig road-ish Rivs with dt shifters. Nice! -- 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] FS: 2 vintage Trek mountain framesets

Hi there, Moving these for a friend. 2 similar sized Trek mtb f/f/hs sets. One from '83, one from '93. Links to my CL posts here: '93 950 '83 850

[RBW] What Size Nord Lock washer for Silver Bar Ends?

Nord-Lock washers? I'm not aware of any washers that go between the screw and the plastic. If your plastic thingys are wore out you can buy new ones from Riv, they're a little stouter than pre-2010 thingys. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] convert A. Homer Hilsen 700c to 650b

I'd like to put 650b wheels on my 61 A. H.H. Wondering if anyone has tried this and what brakes would work. Pretty sure the Tecktro 559 don't have the reach. Why would I do this? Mainly room between fender and tire with 42MM wide tires and toe overlap, my size 12 feet always het my front wheel.

[RBW] New to me Homer, first build

A few months ago I bought Rich from Rivendell's Homer, hoping to build it up with some vintage parts as a prelude toward maybe doing L'Eroica this year. After a billon false starts, issues, and frustrations, I finally finished. -Vintage campy Nuovo Record rear derailleur with Soma extra long

[RBW] What Size Nord Lock washer for Silver Bar Ends?

I know this is a more mundane topic than the discussion I just read on Paul Racers vs.Tecktros on the Hillborne - I have the Tecktros but have Paul's on 2 other bikes. I cannot seem to find info on the size Nord-Lock washers to fit between the thumb screw and the plastic thingee on the Silver

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

It will not be MIT. No one has ever even hinted at this. Even once. -- 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: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

Ron makes and fair point and the saddle certainly looks sorry for itself in the photos, but for my 15 mile round trip commute and the odd 60 mile weekend ride, it does well enough and is as comfortable as an old boot. For longer rides I have other bikes with newer lower mileage Brooks. I

[RBW] Re: MIT Roadeo coming?

Oops... correction: Roadeo tubing is even lighter than I thought, at least when it first came out. Wonder what it will be if MIT? >From an article when the MUSA version first came out: "Mix of Reynolds 725 and TrueTemp OX Plat. As thin as I/Grant could stand to go. (0.65 butts in the tt and dt,

[RBW] Re: Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

Thanks, you guys. I will have to think about what to do. Sounds like short or mid will work. Short with limitations. But I usually only dump to the small front ring when I need to get up steep hills I can't get up on middle ring with the 40 x 32. Usually don't go into small chainring otherwise.

[RBW] Re: Lightning bugs taste sweet. Who knew?

I worked with a guy that went through survival training in Alaska during his time in the Air Force. He claimed the big black ants tasted like lemon drops. CZ On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 8:05:31 AM UTC-7, LeRoy wrote: > > I took a little ride last night as a shake down after a few adjustments

[RBW] Re: Meet my new friend Doris

Bruce, Doris is a beauty; kissin' cousin to your Riv Road! The stem/adapter setup is for road testing? Regards, Richard On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 1:44:54 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > better? > >www.flickr.com/photos/9535930@N07/43050780144 > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Paris Bicycle Shops

be careful on the wayto the singer shop there are two streets named for victor hugo in paris and they are far apart -- 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

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

Actually those two options are on most of my bikes. They are either outfitted in Ergon's or they have ESI. Can't go wrong. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 12:37:50 PM UTC-4, ian m wrote: > > Everyone who needs some cush and hasn't tried ESI grips really owes it to > themselves to check them

[RBW] FS: Blue Medium Saddlesack, NEW

Bump. People keep asking about this, then don't say anything after I reply. What's up with that?? -- 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: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

Paul Racers are the way to go. I've fit switchback hills under them, didn't ryt o put on fenders though., On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:36:35 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote: > > Friends, > > I'm considering the purchase of a lightly used Sam Hillborne--the caliper > brake version. The only

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

Everyone who needs some cush and hasn't tried ESI grips really owes it to themselves to check them out. They come in a wide array of colors and girths and lengths and are extremely affordable for a MUSA product. They really are the bees knees and don't diminish the beauty of Nitto bars IMO

Re: [RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

Max, I tried converting a 1985 Trek 400 to 650b using the Tektro 559 brakes. I filed down the slots on the front to get them to work (barely). In retrospect I should have tried the DiaCompe 750 long reach center pulls which have 78mm of reach. Those brakes get mixed reviews but they sure have the

[RBW] Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

I have a 58 Sam with 559s. Stopping power is just fine. I’m 190lbs and do road and greenway riding (no off-road) on this bike. Wet braking is fine. I run 44 Snoq Pass tires under the 559s with no fenders, no prob. Speaking of fenders, the Paul’s would certainly allow wider tires with

Re: [RBW] Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

I'm 6'7" and 300+, although I don't ride a Sam, but rather an older 650b converted Riv with the R559 brakes. I think they work fine. If I felt like I needed to stop more quickly I'd get some Kool Stop pads. If I still lived in Oregon I'd probably look into a bike with discs. I rode my 80s 10

[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

Racers are listed 57-67, R559 55-73. -- 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: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

Is the reach on Paul Racer the same as Tektro 559?.. (I've an old bike that I'm converting to 650b and the Tektros seem to need an extra 2 mm or so. So, I'm debating between splurging for the Racers or getting the frame and fork modified to accept cantilevers.) - Max "endless projects" in A2

[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

My sincere thanks to you all for your comments. I think I'll go ahead with the purchase. In the short term, I'll put kool stop pads on the Tektros and see how they feel. The consensus seems to be that the Paul's are a slight step up in power, but are more work to set up (fine with me) and

[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

Brett: Brett: My four year old Sam has Tektro 559 brakes and they work fine with fenders and 38mm tires. But I can confirm what Drew says: the Paul Racers are a step up. They have a nicer feel (smooth and solid is the best description I can provide). The additional clearance they provide over

[RBW] Re: Styrofoam in a Ram bottom bracket shell?

Thank you to all for your responses - this makes total sense to me now. I vaguely remember the Styrofoam so I can see how a bit of it would have fallen down the seat tube. It was getting late so I passed over the obvious answer. Below is a photo of my Ram taken this morning w/ its new BB - in

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

truly worth a thousand words! thanks for taking the time to post pics. i hope my brooks looks like that some day! On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:59:13 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have been touring, and yesterday it rained quite a bit. My B17 seems to > have developed quite a

[RBW] FS: Clem H mustard 52

There's also this, which I'm just going to tag on here instead of trying another FS post for it..I had one up a while back at a higher price. Pashley Clubman, one rear cog with Paul Melvin, triple cranks with derailer and thumby, Paul Racer brakes, 54-56.5, $600 shipped or trade me parts and

[RBW] Styrofoam in a Ram bottom bracket shell?

Maybe it was under UCI weight requirements and the Styrofoam was needed to make it weight legal? -Said no one about a Riv. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

Tim, I can't ride cork grips to save my life. My little cushionless hands need cush! -- 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: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

Good call about brake pads, I don't have my R559 bike anymore and forgot I changed them. So my comparison about Racers and Tektros having about the same braking power correlates to replacement pads on the Tektros. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

Mine is my favorite bike. If I were to go to one bike, that would be the one. The Tektro calipers I'm using are ok, but Paul centerpulls would be better I'm sure. Marc On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:36:35 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote: > > Friends, > > I'm considering the purchase of a

Re: [RBW] Styrofoam in a Ram bottom bracket shell?

There's no telling how much faster you'll be now that you've gotten rid of all that extra weight :-) -- 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: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

Kai, you channeled Garth perfectly! Before I got to the part where you mentioned him, I had to look at your heading again to make sure you weren't him :-) Bullmoose: Have them on the Hunq. For me they need to be saddle height. I had cork grips to begin with and struggled with numbness and was

[RBW] Re: Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

oops, edited again On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 6:23:46 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > oops, edited my post wrong - see below > > On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 6:22:41 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> your needed chain wrap is 40-24+32-11=37 >> >> chain wrap of that RD is 33 >> >> the 4-tooth

Re: [RBW] Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

I'm running 44/28 up front with 11-32 in the back and a Microshift R10 rear derailer. I know it's only rated for 28T, but it works great with the 11-32. I spend close to 99% of my time in the 44. I did use the 28 yesterday a few times for climbing out of some Hill Country river valleys in 95F

[RBW] Re: Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

ps - I'm running the mid-cage R10 with 42/25T and 13-29t, and have total coverage - it will go to small/small, and I usually store it in 25T/14t to keep the RD spring relaxed. Also use small/smallish riding through standing water to keep the chain elevated. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Bullmoose Bars - Your Experiences?

Adjustability proves nothing is perfect. That Bullmoose aren't proves something else? Maybe akin to blind faith in an infallible supreme being? Or that close enough is as good as it gets? Or that everything else is so I don't have to be? Whatever it is, it's worked for me. I've had them on

[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

I have a Sam with the Tektro brakes and they are not great brakes but adequate and only after a pad change. They look good, nice sculpted lines and the finish of the brake is well done. Super easy to set up which is a bonus. The price is more than affordable so they have that going for them.

[RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

I would consider that saddle ready to replace. On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 10:53:47 AM UTC-5, Ian A wrote: > > Hi Lum > > So far the rivets are holding up fine. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] MIT Roadeo coming?

Lim: Essentially, I built my own "Road-ini". The Waterford RS12 that Jim here on the list sent my way is styled like a classic Riv. Level TT, extended HT, nice fork curve with generous rake resulting in a low trail and 42 cm chain stays. Converting it to 650B only enhances the comfort and

[RBW] Re: Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

oops, edited my post wrong - see below On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 6:22:41 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > your needed chain wrap is 40-24+32-11=37 > > chain wrap of that RD is 33 > > the 4-tooth difference would let you shift no smaller than 32T/15t in the > rear, but you can question whether

[RBW] Re: Will a microshift R10 short cage derailer wrap a 2 x 32-11 setup?

your needed chain wrap is 40-24+32-11=34 chain wrap of that RD is 37 the 3-tooth difference would let you shift no smaller than 32T/14t in the rear, but you can question whether you would ever want to shift to small/smallest. I run a half-step+granny triple on a Cyclone GT that won't go to

[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa

Late, but many thanks for your report and pics. I just got back to reading and looking. That path really does have so many threads of American history knit into it. I keep riding down that way for that reason and that it's 15 minutes from my door. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, July 30,

Re: [RBW] Styrofoam in a Ram bottom bracket shell?

Joe and Ed beat me to it: +1 on original packing material that entered the frame versus escaped when broken up. They didn't use the box bike plastic cap solution since the seat cluster lug has a nice lug with an upward point that must be protected from deflection (or else the seat post

Re: [RBW] Styrofoam in a Ram bottom bracket shell?

I think Joe is right. When the ship the bike, they put a styrofoam on top of the seat tube that looks like a letter T to protect the lug. Maybe the lower portion that is placed inside the seat tube broke off and went down the bottom bracket. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 1:21 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: New Phil cassette hub

Forget I asked - I've just noticed that one of the photos shows the washer that goes behind the cassette when installing a 9/10 road cassette or a 9/10/11 MTB cassette, which would indicate that it's the longer road freehub body. On Wednesday, 1 August 2018 18:03:15 UTC+10, Nick Payne wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: New Phil cassette hub

Is that freehub for 9/10/11 road or MTB? The Road freehubs are ~1.85mm longer, and you can't fit an 11s road cassette (except for the new 11-34) onto an MTB freehub. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Please tell me about your experience with caliper braked Hillbornes.

I had the stock Tektros on my Sam. Found them lacking. I'd been using Cantis for years,and this was my first forray into sidepulls in years. I think the long arms resulted in too much flex. They were easy to adjust, however. Easily the easiest brakes I've used to set up and maintain. But in