[RBW] Re: Rack choice for Wald basket on a Hillborne

2020-01-04 Thread Jason Fuller
This is what I use for my Wald 137 on my Hillborne and it's perfect. The platform fits the base of the basket perfectly - not required, but helps rigidity. https://rawlandcycles.com/collections/gear/products/raidoverks-demiporteur-rack -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

2020-01-04 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm starting to think making the 52cm Clem bigger than it used to be was a bad 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: WTB 62 or 60 Sam Hillborne.

2020-01-04 Thread maxcr
Thanks Tom. Mike, I sent you a pm. Let me know if you have any questions or if you want more photos. Max On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 9:33:02 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Max is selling his 2015 black 62: > https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/WC7xcrahvYM > > Tom > -- You

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

2020-01-04 Thread Leah Peterson
Keith, I FEEL EXACTLY AS YOU DO. This Clem is a different creature - you’re exactly right - and it takes getting used to. I’m still tinkering with mine and I’ve had it for a couple of months. Do you know what I did tonight? Committed the cardinal sin of saddle adjustment. I moved the saddle forw

[RBW] Re: 1/1/20 Blahg

2020-01-04 Thread James Valiensi
Oh Boy- I hate friction shifting with modern cogs, ie the ones designed for index shifting. I tried to use friction with these cogs and got nothing but ghost shifts when I stood up or pedaled hard. Friction is best with an old Suntour six speed freewheels. I like vinyl and film. But I jammed my

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

2020-01-04 Thread 'Keith Swanson' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hi Leah, My Clem is coming along. I’m finally putting my fenders on today and taking off the front rack. I’ll put a rear rack on for now. Like you I still haven’t melded completely with the Clem. I love it, but it’s such a different creature that it takes some time to get used to. The leng

[RBW] WTB 62 or 60 Sam Hillborne.

2020-01-04 Thread tc
Max is selling his 2015 black 62: https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/WC7xcrahvYM Tom -- 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: WTB: C19 (2)

2020-01-04 Thread tc
Hey Justin, PM sent. Tom On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 4:39:08 PM UTC-5, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Hey folks- > Looking for 2 Brooks Cambium C19 saddles. I would like 1 to be the > All-Weather Carved version, the other I’m not picky about. Would love to > grab a short-nosed “women’s version

[RBW] Re: Another nice Saturday morning ride on the '99 Joe Starck 26"-wheel, 76" gear, gofast fixie.

2020-01-04 Thread jack loudon
Nice story, nicely written. Thanks. Jack - also an Edward Abbey fan, and I don't care a whit if some of his non-fiction was (reportedly) largely fictionalized On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 4:25:01 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Met a friend at the Sandia Pueblo commuter rail station for a

[RBW] Another nice Saturday morning ride on the '99 Joe Starck 26"-wheel, 76" gear, gofast fixie.

2020-01-04 Thread WETH
Patrick, Lovely ride report. I enjoyed especially your description of the landscape. I can almost picture those cottonwoods, mountains, and blue sky. I’m glad you got to begin the New Year with such a lovely ride. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

[RBW] Another nice Saturday morning ride on the '99 Joe Starck 26"-wheel, 76" gear, gofast fixie.

2020-01-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Met a friend at the Sandia Pueblo commuter rail station for a nice northward loop through Bernalillo and Algodones and the Santa Ana Pueblo and return; the early morning cold (~23*F when I took my dog for an early "run the evil out of him" run before the ride) quickly warmed with the sun, so that i

[RBW] WTB 62 or 60 Sam Hillborne.

2020-01-04 Thread Jeffrey B
I have a 60cm 2010 Waterford Hillborne single top tube frameset in metallic orange. -- 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+unsubs

[RBW] Various bags, rack, saddle, seatpost and some Paul stuff for sale.

2020-01-04 Thread Ryan M.
Banana sack has sold. Thanks! -- 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 view this discussion on the w

[RBW] Various bags, rack, saddle, seatpost and some Paul stuff for sale.

2020-01-04 Thread Ryan M.
Medium Saddlesack has been 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 view this discussion on th

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

2020-01-04 Thread Leah Peterson
Holy heck, Joe, it’s true about helping me out of mechanical messes. That has also been a group effort here on this List. You guys are all wonderful and I ought to give you half my kingdom. I’m pretty sure there was a collective sigh of relief when I finally put the last piece of my Clem L in pl

[RBW] Re: Tires

2020-01-04 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey Carla! If your winter riding includes snow, knobbies, otherwise the slick herringbone is the way to go for mixed terrain that doesn't get loose or technical. Just pick the same width as your Jack Browns, unless you've room to go up a wee bit. If flats are an issue, you can go for endurance,

[RBW] WTB: C19 (2)

2020-01-04 Thread 'Justin August' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hey folks- Looking for 2 Brooks Cambium C19 saddles. I would like 1 to be the All-Weather Carved version, the other I’m not picky about. Would love to grab a short-nosed “women’s version” if anyone is still holding that discontinued model. Thanks! -Justin, Oakland -- You received this message

[RBW] Tires

2020-01-04 Thread Carla Waugh
In the winter I run narrower tires because of fenders and I'm currently using Jack Brown Blue. I really like Compass tires and have not tried the Compass tires in the same width. I ride mixed surfaces but mostly pavement. If you have what did you think and which model? -- You received this mes

Re: [RBW] Various bags, rack, saddle, seatpost and some Paul stuff for sale.

2020-01-04 Thread Patrick Moore
Ryan: Sorry to hear of your riding hiatus; I hope it is a short one and that all is generally well. If I needed another saddlebag, $150 for a Med Saddlesack is a steal. Someone please buy it to take it out of my reach. I've used both M and L Saddlesacks, and IME, the M is the ideal size. On Sat,

[RBW] WTB 62 or 60 Sam Hillborne.

2020-01-04 Thread Jeffrey B
Pm sent. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://gro

[RBW] Re: Various bags, rack, saddle, seatpost and some Paul stuff for sale.

2020-01-04 Thread Ryan M.
The Paul Thumbies and bar end shifters have been 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.

[RBW] Re: FS: 62 SimpleOne

2020-01-04 Thread maxcr
Edit on my original post: I actually swapped the cockpit so the Albatross handlebar is mounted regular not inverted. Max On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 2:59:39 PM UTC-5, maxcr wrote: > > In line with my downsizing goal for 2020 - I'm listing for sale my 62 > SimpleOne. > > I'll upload photos s

[RBW] FS: 62 SimpleOne

2020-01-04 Thread maxcr
In line with my downsizing goal for 2020 - I'm listing for sale my 62 SimpleOne. I'll upload photos soon, but the bike is in great condition with just a few scratches here and there from normal use. The green paint is beautiful and it rides great - I really hope I don't regret selling this one

[RBW] WTB 62 or 60 Sam Hillborne.

2020-01-04 Thread Michael Williams
Hey there group. I’m wondering if anyone has a 62 or 60( they were made in this size in the early runs) Sam Hillborne that isn’t getting ridden much. I’m hoping for an older model, pre- LWB. Thank you! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] Re: Various bags, rack, saddle, seatpost and some Paul stuff for sale.

2020-01-04 Thread Ryan M.
Hey Max, they are still available. I will send you and email with payment info. Thanks. On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:41:05 AM UTC-6, maxcr wrote: > > Hi Ryan, > I'll take the Paul thumbies and the bar end shifters if they're available. > Max > > On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 12:38:07 PM

[RBW] Re: Various bags, rack, saddle, seatpost and some Paul stuff for sale.

2020-01-04 Thread maxcr
Hi Ryan, I'll take the Paul thumbies and the bar end shifters if they're available. Max On Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 12:38:07 PM UTC-5, Ryan M. wrote: > > Do to some life issues I have had to take a bunch of time off riding and I > have a bunch of Riv stuff just sitting around that I need to g

[RBW] Re: Velocity Quill experiences?

2020-01-04 Thread Tim Bantham
I love Velocity rims and own both models you mentioned. Weight was never a factor in my choice since all of my Rivs are already heavy. A few ounces won't make a difference for me. I have an Appaloosa that I use for extended tours and overnight camping trips, a Sam Hillborne that is my roadish bi

[RBW] Various bags, rack, saddle, seatpost and some Paul stuff for sale.

2020-01-04 Thread Ryan M.
Do to some life issues I have had to take a bunch of time off riding and I have a bunch of Riv stuff just sitting around that I need to get rid of. The listed prices *include shipping *to CONUS using the priority mail; payment via paypal is preferred. If you would like pictures of anything, jus

[RBW] Re: Rack choice for Wald basket on a Hillborne

2020-01-04 Thread Justin Kennedy
Mark's rack is great for a medium Wald basket. I even ran a large Wald on mine for about a year with longer struts extended down to the upper dropout eyelet for extra stability. I currently have the NItto basket rack but it's twice as expensive and probably not twice as good. On Thursday, Ja

Re: [RBW] WTB - Nitto Bosco 58cm handlebar & Berthoud Galibier or Soulor saddle

2020-01-04 Thread Jason Braaten
Thanks! I just purchased the Bosco Bars, new fro Rivbike. Still looking for Berthoud saddle. Best, Jason On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 10:11 PM Jennings wrote: > I may be selling my bosco bull Moose bars. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Group

[RBW] Re: Still deciding whether you folks are a good influence or a bad influence...

2020-01-04 Thread John McClusky
Beautiful photos. Looks great in the graffiti’ed skatepark. What bars are those? I love that people are invoking the soda can shim. Fond memories of “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” (beer can rather than soda). John Niles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

2020-01-04 Thread Joe Bernard
I think you can helpfully advise on technique and equipment; cycling isn't a thing you are born doing. I do agree there's a limit to this approach, and I'm especially sensitive to it on a largely male-dominated forum where it can be too easy to slip into sexist notions of "telling the little lad

Re: [RBW] Clem L set up

2020-01-04 Thread Garth
Leah's video wonderfully shows that you don't need anyone or anything telling you, instructing you or in any way influencing you on how to ride a bike. You just get up and go, no one can tell you how to do that and all attempts to do so are futile as no help is required or even possible !