[RBW] FS: levers + Nitto bars; WTB: brakes + dyno wheel + lights

2018-09-10 Thread Tully Lanter
A few things to unload and others to pick up. First, for sale: - Nitto Noodle bars, 46cm. Came with my Quickbeam, and they're nice, but not upright enough. $35 + shipping. - Nitto Albastache bars. Recently purchased used, also nice, but still not upright enough. $40 + shipping. - Cane

Re: [RBW] Re: Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Leah Peterson
Why is it always upside down? Let’s try 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Rivys in Grants, NM #GDMBR

2018-09-10 Thread John Rinker
All righty then, you missed us in Grants. Our next town stop is Silver City. Any Rivys there? Join us for a beer at the local brew house in 4-5 days. Cheers! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I personally use a Nitto big rear rack with panniers, but with only 10 lbs, you can also use a larger size saddle sack with a small rack as a support. I also have a Mark's rack up front with a front bag. It should do fine with a basket and 10 lbs, but yeah, the rear rack would handle better...

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Philip Williamson
All great, I don’t know how Grant will decide. I BUNGLE SLOW TOSS BIG OLE SNOW SLUTS SLOWEST BISON LUG Not very aspirational, though. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Off or on-topic? Cannabis oil

2018-09-10 Thread Patrick Moore
I have some questions. If anyone has used it therapeutically, I'd be grateful to hear from him or her. For some reason, I "feel" that cannabis oil, or perhaps cannabis generally, is not too unrivendellian ...? Patrick Moore, who hasn't had a toke since 1983, and that one and all earlier ones

Re: [RBW] Spencer’s Trousers Amazing Adventure Cycling Breeks Initial Impressions

2018-09-10 Thread Patrick Moore
This is very interesting. I've been pursuing the perfect cycling pants for a while now, and while I've found the perfect (at least, 98.642% perfect) shorts in the Rapha Randonee short or whatever it is called, I've still not found the ideal cool weather pants. 1. How involved and convenient is

Re: [RBW] Re: PRICE REDUCTION 60 cm Quickbeam

2018-09-10 Thread Philip Williamson
I think it’s a reasonable price, which may require the interest of a reasonable person. Seriously, that does seem to be the ballpark Quickbeams play in. Much less and people around here start speculating “what’s wrong with it?” I don’t know if you cross posted to the BOB list, but I think it’s

[RBW] Re: advice for attaching cork grips to chocos with bar end shifters

2018-09-10 Thread Lynne
Thanks for the excellent suggestions. I've decided to wrap my new chocos (for now) since the bar end shifters are already in place and my hand is only so big. But I will be keeping those suggestions in mind for future configurations. On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 2:59:40 PM UTC-7, Lynne

[RBW] Re: FS-Quickbeam 60 cm, multi geared, $1350

2018-09-10 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch
Why is low interest in a for-sale ad posted with no pictures "surprising?" Maybe everyone's waiting for the pics that 6 days you said would be coming. Dave On Monday, September 10, 2018 at 2:59:21 PM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote: > > Hi All, > Surprising lack of interest in this QB... > > --

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Bernard
Yep, including three S's. If there's a clue in there, I'm not finding it..this thing is WAY beyond my brain's capabilities. -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Bob K.
All of the letters need to be used, right? Perhaps my reading comprehension skills have gotten worse (not perhaps, they definitely have), but I wasn't sure from the Blahg post. Bob K. in Baltimore -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Eric Floden
BULLMOOSE STINGS??? OK l will keep trying On Mon, 10 Sep 2018 at 20:17, Eric Floden wrote: > There COULD be an 'm' if you flip the 'w' > > Ja, l have Scrabble tiles out now. > > EricF > New Edinburgh Ont > > On Mon, 10 Sep 2018 at 19:52, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I'm finding the three S's

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Mike Williams
One I came up with was ‘slow glutes bison’. Glutes being another name for ass Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Eric Floden wrote: > > There COULD be an 'm' if you flip the 'w' > > Ja, l have Scrabble tiles out now. > > EricF > New Edinburgh Ont > >> On Mon, 10 Sep 2018 at

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Mike Williams
One I came up with was ‘ slow glutes bison’. Glutes being another name for ass. So... Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2018, at 8:06 PM, Doug H. wrote: > > Could it be a variant spelling of an actual word or words? > Doug > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Eric Floden
There COULD be an 'm' if you flip the 'w' Ja, l have Scrabble tiles out now. EricF New Edinburgh Ont On Mon, 10 Sep 2018 at 19:52, Bill Lindsay wrote: > I'm finding the three S's troublesome, and the lack of a D, an R or an M > rules out a lot of things. The only dirt or earth variant I can

[RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread tc
This is fun. I vote for "Linus" something or other... LINUS W STOOL BEGS LINUS BEGS TO SLOW LUIS W STONE BLOGS WILL BOONES GUSTS BILL STEW US GOONS Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Doug H.
Could it be a variant spelling of an actual word or words? Doug -- 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] Spencer’s Trousers Amazing Adventure Cycling Breeks Initial Impressions

2018-09-10 Thread Ed Fausto
Thanks Patrick for the initial review. I have been looking to replace my nylon cycling pants. This could be an excellent alternative. Edgar > On 11 Sep 2018, at 5:50 AM, 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I’ll get around to doing a medium term review with photos etc on my

[RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I'm finding the three S's troublesome, and the lack of a D, an R or an M rules out a lot of things. The only dirt or earth variant I can think of is SOIL, but they already played with SOIL in the BLAHG, so that's probably out, like BOWELS. On Monday, September 10, 2018 at 4:30:25 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] WTB Byway on Saluki (née A Homer Hilsen)

2018-09-10 Thread 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch
Riv called it school bus yellow. It’s a great color and looks even better in “real life” - Frank -- 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] WTB Byway on Saluki (née A Homer Hilsen)

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Bernard
I wish I could find my size in that color. I'll be surprised if they produced more than 10 that color in ANY size. -- 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: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
I did notice bison could be found in there, and wondered if it was indeed part if the name. Seems appropriate fir a mountain bike. Eamon -- 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] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Bill Lindsay
I got LUGLESS TWO BISON On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 5:23:40 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > There's a word puzzle for the new name. I gave it 10 minutes then realized > I never would have guessed Sam Hillborne or Joe Appaloosa, so I'm never > going to figure this one out. Good luck,

[RBW] Re: Enlightened in New England

2018-09-10 Thread Tim Bantham
I saw that bike in person at the shop and I must say I thought it was absolutely beautiful. I too have a 62cm Sam which I love. It's currently undergoing a makeover and James helped me with a really nice wheel build. I will post pictures soon. Glad you found success with working with Analog.

[RBW] Re: Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Front loads make my Bleriot and Rambouillet wobbly up front. I rode a couple years with front rack and Berthoud bag but now that I have had no front loads for a while, having returned to a front rack and load on my Rambouilet, I don't like it anymore. It was fine when I was enthusiastic about

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Blue Rambouillet "complete"

2018-09-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
That HT looks way too tall for a 54. And 54 was 700c. Only 52 is 26" Here is how short a 54 head tube is, even though my Rambouillet has the later Hilsen type lugs: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/19F2v0 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread lambbo
Saddle-Sack is the best thing IMO - unless you're locking up your bike for short amounts of time a lot in risky areas...kind of a hassle to take off. Great for all rides except commuting essentially. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Rivendell World Headquarters Visit

2018-09-10 Thread RichS
Ben, congratulations to Megan! Thanks for including the pic of Grant and Megan. All those boxes of bikes/frames in the background. Wow! Regards, Rich in ATL On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 3:22:33 AM UTC-4, Ben Miller wrote: > > Today my girlfriend, Megan, and I took a trip to Walnut Crick and

[RBW] Re: Enlightened in New England

2018-09-10 Thread RichS
Welcome to the group Max. Nice intro you put together! You're fortunate to have Analog Cycles in your neck of the woods (so to speak). What a glowing endorsement too. Regards, Rich in ATL On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 6:12:14 PM UTC-4, Max Faingezicht wrote: > > I'm a long time reader of the

[RBW] Re: Not so permanent Basket + Rack

2018-09-10 Thread Surlyprof
Vincent, I've avoided a permanent basket mounting with a John's Irish strap. https://www.flickr.com/photos/129545862@N03/16159037984/in/dateposted-public/ This is the way I used to strap it to the front rack. Now I attach it the same way but cross the strap underneath between the basket

[RBW] Spencer’s Trousers Amazing Adventure Cycling Breeks Initial Impressions

2018-09-10 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I’ll get around to doing a medium term review with photos etc on my blog, but wanted to give initial impressions of my newly arrived bespoke amazing tweed adventure cycling breeks by Spencer’s Trousers of Yorkshire (not to be confused with England. Grin.). Wow! Without the least bit of

[RBW] Re: Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread blakcloud
Five pages on using or not using a front rack with baskets. https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/m3Y3EdRhxv4%5B1-25%5D On my Riv I started with a porteur rack and basket. Seemed like overkill, so I switched out to a Mark's rack and basket. Then I switched out to the

[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm Blue Rambouillet "complete"

2018-09-10 Thread Tristan Cheal
Ad says 26" wheels. I thought the Rambo was only in 26" up to sz 52? On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 8:50:03 AM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ok, confirmed with the seller, it's a (very beautiful) 54. You can see it > here. > > >

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Banana, Bartube, Ortlieb, ebike kit

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Bernard
All Riv bags shipped, e-kit looks to be sold by end of day (9/10), that got WAY more attention than I expected! Taking offers on the Nitto Big Rack and Ortliebs. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville BagBoy

2018-09-10 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Works best to put Democratic lawn signs in left side saddlebags, Republican in the right. Moderate candidates (if you can find them) can be used in handlebar bags. --Eric N > On Sep 10, 2018, at 2:08 PM, dougP wrote: > > To add stiffness to any bag, the material that many election lawn signs

[RBW] Re: Sackville BagBoy

2018-09-10 Thread dougP
To add stiffness to any bag, the material that many election lawn signs are made of (seems to be a coated cardboard-ish stuff) work well. Comes in large sizes, is free (after the election, of course) and with the mid-terms coming up will be in endless supply. It breaks down with use but then

[RBW] Rivys in Grants, NM #GDMBR

2018-09-10 Thread John Rinker
Any Riv riders in Grants, NM? Team Seersucker is passing through to our final leg of the GDMBR, and would love a garage/yard to clean/tune up our bikes for the final leg. Here today: Sept 10. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Drw
I have a front basket on all my bikes, but I don’t use them for regular/all the time loads because I agree that it makes steering less than ideal. I leave them on the bike for picking up food or other random things. As soon as I take one off a bike, the next ride I go on is always the one where

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-10 Thread Brian Campbell
When I ran Berthoud's, I did not need a second stay like I do on the VO (alloy) fenders. They are stiffer and don't flop so much. YMMV. On Monday, September 10, 2018 at 1:23:22 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I will use Sheldon fender nut. Does the stainless Berthoud fender require >

[RBW] Re: Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Brian Campbell
=2. I took the front load off my AHH because I felt it made the steering sloppy. YMMV. On Monday, September 10, 2018 at 12:26:29 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > More power to ya if you're committed to a front basket - Riv staff use > them - but Rivs are optimized for rear loads and I don't

[RBW] Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread John G.
+1 to Joe’s comment. I hated the way my Atlantis handled with a front load above the wheel. It’s much nicer with a rear load, or low riding front panniers. My point of comparison is my Crust Lightning Bolt, which is a delight with a front load. To be completely honest, I think the need for

[RBW] Re: FS-Quickbeam 60 cm, multi geared, $1350

2018-09-10 Thread alan lavine
Hi All, Surprising lack of interest in this QB...I should have sold it at the beginning of the summer, but was hoping for a tour that didn't happen. How about a price reduction to $1200 ? Alan NYC On Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 5:57:00 PM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote: > > Hi All, > Selling this

[RBW] Re: Sackville BagBoy

2018-09-10 Thread John Phillips
I didn't see any mention of a corroplast stiffener on the bottom of the bag, like in the other saddlebags, does anyone know if these new BagBoys have one? John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-10 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I will use Sheldon fender nut. Does the stainless Berthoud fender require something to brace the front fender nose like Honjos do or not? -- 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: Tektro TRP RRL vs. Shimano Tiagra type BRL400 brake levers?

2018-09-10 Thread Jim Bronson
Yea, that fillet brazed stem is sweet! I don't have any bikes that use threadless anymore, but if I did, I'd be wanting to get something like that. On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 1:00 PM Lum Gim Fong wrote: > Thanks, Doug! > > Looks real nice! What kind of stem is that? > > Looks like the shim would

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto r14 rear rack

2018-09-10 Thread Jeffrey B
Sold -- 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: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Clayton. Disney, I suspect, would be all over copyright protection. Grin. -- 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] Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Bernard
More power to ya if you're committed to a front basket - Riv staff use them - but Rivs are optimized for rear loads and I don't like 10 pounds of floppy steering up front. In your case I would use a Nitto R14 rack, and saddlebag or basket on the rear. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread Justin, Oakland
Front: Marks rack with double stays on the front, basket voile strapped to it. Rear: Marks rack with a saddle bag resting on it. -J -- 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: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Bernard
I like Mary's version, Sub Sings Too Well. Let's just call it 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] advice for attaching cork grips to chocos with bar end shifters

2018-09-10 Thread Joe Bernard
Two points about Ergon "cork" grips: Not really cork, it's "cork look", and they work great on swept back bars. There's one designed specifically for those bars, but I've found that all Ergons work on them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Bar reach and rise specs

2018-09-10 Thread Dave Redmon
Can someone tell me the reach and rise specs for these Nitto bars? I'm considering alternatives for my new-to-me 52cm Clem L. 1) Bosco 353 2) Choco-Norm B357AAF Thanks in advance-- Dave in Kansas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Front vs. rear loads for AHH

2018-09-10 Thread James Copp
I am in the market for a rack for my Hilsen. It would be light loads, 10lbs max, and I want to run a basket on it. I figured people here would have advice/opinions on front vs rear loads on the Hilsen, and maybe even a specific rack recommendation. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Berthoud fender installation questions

2018-09-10 Thread Brian Campbell
I would vote to go back to 700x32. Also if you are trying to maximize clearance, try a set of center pull brakes, if you are not using them already and maybe ditch the daruma style mount and use a bracket that mounts at the brake bolt. These are all things that I have done on my AHH and other

[RBW] Re: UPDATE Dura-Ace wheels, Dirt Drop bar, Jack Brown tires

2018-09-10 Thread David Sprunger
Update: The tires and bars have been sold. The Dura-Ace wheels are still available. Thanks, David On Mon, Sep 10, 2018 at 7:09 AM David Sprunger wrote: > Cross-posted to Bob and Riv lists > > I’m jumping on the fall cleaning bandwagon and offering a few items that > should interest the list. >

[RBW] Re: MTB on the Blahg (again)

2018-09-10 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
Great names Patrick! Clayton DDD -- 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] advice for attaching cork grips to chocos with bar end shifters

2018-09-10 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
If you are grooving the grips for the cable, put the glue only under the bottom of the grip so the groove in the cork has some structural strength? (Or hairspray.) You could split the grips, wrap the bars with a single layer of cloth electrical tape, then bind on the grips with twine and

[RBW] FS: Dura-Ace wheels, Dirt Drop bar, Jack Brown tires

2018-09-10 Thread David Sprunger
Cross-posted to Bob and Riv lists I’m jumping on the fall cleaning bandwagon and offering a few items that should interest the list. David Sprunger Fargo, ND Dura-Ace wheelset. These wheels are a bit out of the ordinary, being sturdier and ready for wider tires than many other Dura-Ace

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto r14 rear rack

2018-09-10 Thread Jeffrey B
$95 shipped. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Enlightened in New England

2018-09-10 Thread Max Faingezicht
Thanks, I’m excited to ride them more now that the fit is right. Yes, he’s still using the laser measuring and then just patience to find the right mix of saddle position, stem and handlebar angles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners