[RBW] Re: Legolas, Bombadil, Saluki

2020-01-25 Thread S
Yeah, that's odd. Maybe ask them about it? All the other parts seem reasonably priced. On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8:37:01 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I just went over to buy something I needed from Rivendell, inspired by > your post. > They want $42 for a UN55 bottom bracket.

Re: [RBW] Winter Cleaning Grab-Bag: Bike Stuff, Camera, Electronics, more!

2020-01-25 Thread Shawn Granton
Eton Raptor Radio and Ideale saddle have been sold. On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 9:39 PM Shawn Granton < urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com> wrote: > Update: Here is the complete new list. Some items have had their prices > lowered, that is indicated with *bold italic.* > > > *Free for postage:* > >-

[RBW] Re: Legolas, Bombadil, Saluki

2020-01-25 Thread Philip Williamson
I just went over to buy something I needed from Rivendell, inspired by your post. They want $42 for a UN55 bottom bracket. A bottom bracket with an MSRP of $25 and a normal retail price between $15 and $20. Philip Santa Rosa, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] WTB: 650b dynamo

2020-01-25 Thread Adam
Hey all, Picking up a new 650b Cheviot and I’m looking for a dyno setup. Anyone have a front wheel and/or dyno headlight they’re looking to sell? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Front Fender needed SKS P55

2020-01-25 Thread Joe Bernard
I have one, hopefully my PM went through. Hollaback at joeremi62 gmail com if you don't see 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 emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Front Fender needed SKS P55

2020-01-25 Thread Pam Bikes
I ran over a stick today and it broke my fromt fender. Breakaway struts saved the day. No crash, no broken spokes. Bike is rideable but front fender broke. I've had these since 2011 and have about 45,000 miles on them. I'd like the older fender without the plastic flap on the end. Too

[RBW] Re: Bluelug/Nitto Losco Bar

2020-01-25 Thread Jason Fuller
Brilliant. I adore what Blue Lug and Simworks are doing. -- 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: Legolas, Bombadil, Saluki

2020-01-25 Thread Jason Fuller
Building bikes designed to last a lifetime, like Rivendell does, is the right thing to do--but it's not what pays the bills best. I wonder if it wouldn't be in Riv's best interest to offer consignment used Rivendells / trade ins for new frames in order to get a portion of the proceeds from the

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-25 Thread Leah Peterson
Yankeebird, I reread your post and it’s uncanny. My exact situation. I wondered if I was being too extreme in wanting to be quite upright, but you want the same thing, and that’s good news to me. Even better news is that we can now accomplish it. If you don’t like the stem Mark found for you,

[RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-25 Thread Joe Bernard
"Just don't claim the Clem L "planes" over on iBOB or you'll be excommunicated." Hehe, no worries, I excommunicated myself from that joint after some guy got mad because I said carbon forks are stupid. Which they are! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Bluelug/Nitto Losco Bar

2020-01-25 Thread Pancake
I saw that post too, another great swept back option! My Rosco Baby has the original Bosco and the rise is helpful, but I'd love to see the Losco on some other bikes, it fills a gap in the long sweep back bar options. Abe On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 3:04:55 PM UTC-8, Gabriel Bruguier wrote:

[RBW] Re: Just Test Ride

2020-01-25 Thread Steve Cole
Hey Mike, Thanks for writing this. I have a Toyo Homer, a Simpleone shod with a Rohloff hub and have ordered an MIT Atlantis. I’m wondering how you compare the rides of the Homer and Atlantis. Thanks. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, January 24, 2020 at 3:06:30 PM UTC-7, Mike Packard

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on non-Riv mounts

2020-01-25 Thread Dorothy C
Justin, Thanks for the heads up. I have Sunrace thumbies on my Appaloosa and I didn’t see that email. I am going to try that while I wait for the Silver mounts to come in. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-25 Thread Dorothy C
Leah, I forgot to mention, I have less superfluity of bikes than it might sound. I took the Roadini to Wales at Christmas so I could ride with my sister, and have some personal transport while I was there, and she is kindly storing the Roadini in her bike shed for times when I go to visit

[RBW] Re: Silver2 shifters on non-Riv mounts

2020-01-25 Thread j.schwartz
Bummed to hear the Silver 2 shifters don't mount perfectly on the Paul thumbies...even with the adapter. That was my plan ..to use the Paul mounts in 31.8mm size and the silver 2 shifter. Does anyone know if there's another shifter mount with a 31.8mm clamp size? On Thursday, January 23,

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-25 Thread Yankeebird
So that's the 8cm DD but 2cm taller... That should fix this perfect! Nice! All my quills on the Clem have been put to minimum insert, both for height and to reduce the effective reach. Again this is not a problem on my Cheviot, which is perfect with an 11cm "7" stem. The front end getting

[RBW] Re: Just Test Ride

2020-01-25 Thread 'peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch
I'm always amazed by the wide range of PBHs riding particular frame sizes. For example, I ride a 56 MIT Atlantis with a PBH of 82.5 and a total height of 181.4 cm with Albatross bars and 650B wheels. The bike fits me very well. How does the same frame fit me and you at the same time? On

[RBW] Silver2 shifters on non-Riv mounts

2020-01-25 Thread Ray Varella
It looks like it could be remedied with a thinner washer but I suspect the one pictured has a square hole and possibly a stop to prevent the lever from rotating 360 degrees. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: The Stem Chronicles: Will this get me injured?

2020-01-25 Thread Mark Roland
Just don't claim the Clem L "planes" over on iBOB or you'll be excommunicated. On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 12:41:39 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > That's the funny thing about Cheviot v. Clem L (I've owned both): You > would think the lighter Chev would feel more sprightly, but it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-25 Thread Mark Roland
https://www.modernbike.com/nitto-mt-10-long-quill-stem-25.4-35d-x-80-silver I linked to this over on the Stem Chronicles thread. It's the same stem you have and find to be 2cm too short. Except this one is...2cm shorter. Also it should be remembered that because of the heat tube angle, as you

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-25 Thread Garth
Try reversing your Tallux or DD stems Yankeebird. Let doubt doubt and do do. On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 5:40:37 AM UTC-5, Yankeebird wrote: > > Leah, I have a 59cm Clem L. I tried a 50 Tallux that I already had laying > around, it solved the reach issue but it was too low, and in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Can we talk about long wheelbases?

2020-01-25 Thread Yankeebird
Leah, I have a 59cm Clem L. I tried a 50 Tallux that I already had laying around, it solved the reach issue but it was too low, and in the end settled on a 10cm DD that doesn't offer complete satisfaction, good height but about 2cm too far forward, and it's maxed out. Please refer to my