[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Necessary? No. Handy and useful? Yes. Will one make the occasional head check entirely superfluous? No. On upright back swept bars the german mirror RBW sells is great (have two of those). On drop bars (and longer rides with more country road miles) I'm liking the GB mirror from RH in

Re: [RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

This is interesting; thanks! I hate taping bars, so probably no harlequinade, though. On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 7:39 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < kaiviers...@gmail.com> wrote: > The complimentary colors rule is that those sitting opposite on the color > wheel are "best", that's why sports teams

Re: [RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

Sorry, no black or grey frame, alas. On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 7:19 PM eddietheflay wrote: > black or dark grey frame with orange tape. > > On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 3:10:38 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> After deciding that I do after all like Molteni Orange as a frame color, >> I

[RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

The complimentary colors rule is that those sitting opposite on the color wheel are "best", that's why sports teams go with the rule. As Jason said, Knicks blue and orange or Laker purple and yellow, classic compliments. But compliments mean that colors look more like themselves, maybe even too

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

I've used helmet or eyeglass-mounted mirrors for the past 40+ years. For the past decade or so I've been using the Cycleaware helmet-mounted mirrors: Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

black or dark grey frame with orange tape. On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 3:10:38 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > After deciding that I do after all like Molteni Orange as a frame color, I > jumped on a list offer for a NIP lot of orange bar tape, which leaves me > wondering just what I will

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Agree with Joe about the Mirrycle MTB bars. Just a great mirror. For drops, I've used the German mirror, Italian Road Bike Mirror, and the Rene Herse one. The Rene Herse one is a bit fiddly to set up and is small, but once it's set, it works fine. Has the advantage of going into the bar end and

Re: [RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

Jason: Which green, the BRG or the sage green? Thanks. On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 5:18 PM Jason D wrote: > I think it would look sweet on that green bike! I'd go with that one. Blue > one would work too -- it would look like New York Knicks. > > On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 6:10:38 PM UTC-4

[RBW] FS 700C x 44 Snoqualmie Pass TC

700C x 44 Snoqualmie Pass TC Standard casing with less than 100 miles. 130 for the pair. If you need photos send an email. 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

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

I use bar mirrors religiously and refuse to ride the road without them. For Bullmoose and other flattish bars I recommend the Mirrycle MTB bar-end mirror, it's fantastic. On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 9:21:36 AM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I'm thinking about getting a

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

I put one of these Hafney bar end mirrors on a bike several years ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVHQB22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 It has a good field of view, is sturdy and not expensive compared to some like the Berthoud (which does look more elegant). I was not

Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

I have WTB 1.95 inch All terrains on my 45cm Clem. They are knobby but not unpleasantly so for asphalt riding, although I see the WTB website is currently sold out. On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 3:16 PM Eric Daume wrote: > With everyone refreshing their old bikes this year, the supply of 26” > tires

[RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

I think it would look sweet on that green bike! I'd go with that one. Blue one would work too -- it would look like New York Knicks. On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 6:10:38 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > After deciding that I do after all like Molteni Orange as a frame color, I > jumped on a

Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

With everyone refreshing their old bikes this year, the supply of 26” tires has really been strained. It should be a temporary interruption. Eric On Friday, August 28, 2020, Michael Hechmer wrote: > Our touring tandem has 26" wheels, and yes when we bought the bike ten > years ago I got, much

[RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

in 20 years of cycling, this is my favorite thread of all time. whatever happened to smell o vision? or pu tube? On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:31:03 PM UTC-7, John P. in SF wrote: > > Apologies for cross-posting, to SFR members > > I recently purchased a fine used Brooks B-17 saddle from a

Re: [RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

I used several different kinds of glasses-mount, helmet mount, and bar mount mirrors for several years, and found I didn't trust them; I preferred then and still prefer listening and learning how to glance over my left shoulder while holding a straight line. I find that having to listen to traffic

Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

I thought Tioga made the Powerblock in 26" but Google says "no." Tioga still offers the 26" City Slicker, at least per their website: https://www.tiogausa.com/city-sliker.html Me, I just ordered a pair of the Lightweight Naches Passes -- yep, $87 each, near twice what the cheap tires on my car

Re: [RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

Michael, have you looked at Schwalbe Big Apples in 26 x 2.0 or larger if they will fit. Have worked well for me on a loaded touring bike, though no tandem experience. Steve On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 5:23 PM Michael Hechmer wrote: > Our touring tandem has 26" wheels, and yes when we bought the

Re: [RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Lyman wrote about german mirror on albstache " i have not found a way to mount them without interfering with hand grip" I had one on Noodles for awhile and found that to be a perfect match, better than when I had it on albatross. I just switched back to albatross and found that the mirror just

[RBW] Re: 26" road/gravel tire shortage

Good ol' Pasela... probably would have the same side wall issues (wearing out before the tread), but much cheaper! https://www.amazon.com/Panaracer-Pasela-1-75-Wire-Bead/dp/B00B01L9GM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pb_opt?ie=UTF8 Edwin On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 4:23:28 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: > >

[RBW] 26" road/gravel tire shortage

Our touring tandem has 26" wheels, and yes when we bought the bike ten years ago I got, much to my regret, talked out of 650B. All water under the bridge. We rode Schawbe Marathon Racers 1.5" for 6 years and then switched to Compass 1.75. The latter have thinner, tan sidewalls which have

[RBW] WTT: 42 cm Maes Parallel **Non-Extralight** bar for 40 mm same, 25.4 mm clamp.

Important: The measurements are at the center of the hooks. My 42/25.4 cm is well used: I bought it used but not heavily used by the previous owner, and I used it lightly -- about half pavement and half acequia dirt roads, on soft fat tires; no singletrack nor jumps -- for 1,100 miles. I'm 175.

[RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

I should have added that "odor removal" will just be eliminating the final product of a potential process in play given the potential processes at work on that saddle. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:04:31 PM UTC-4, ascpgh wrote: > > The saddle's previous owner may

[RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

The saddle's previous owner may have used some home brewed leather poultice whose fats are rancidifying. Oxidative and hydrolytic processes are the usual manners producing objectionable aromas, butyric acids from the former, aldehydes or ketones from the latter. Proofhide and Obenauf's must

[RBW] Re: While we wait for our Platypus Bikes...

Beautiful badge Olivier. Bravo! Jan San Francisco, CA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: While we wait for our Platypus Bikes...

It's a nice looking head badge. I'm going to get a bike, just to have that head badge :) . On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 3:41:00 PM UTC-4, Olivier Chételat wrote: > > Thank you for the kind words, Kim, Mark, Leah and David. It means a whole > lot. The pressure was on to not mess this one up

Re: [RBW] Re: While we wait for our Platypus Bikes...

Thank you for the kind words, Kim, Mark, Leah and David. It means a whole lot. The pressure was on to not mess this one up and I'm very very glad of the positive feedback so far; so is Grant. YaY! Sam, without knowing geometry details, the Platypus looks like a Cheviot with curved seat stays

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

NOS: New Old Stock: usually referring to something no longer available, more specifically discontinued, no longer in production NIB: New In Box: could be currently available item, or limited edition but current item NIP: New In Package: same as NIB Unused: what it says, not saying it's new, it's

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

Great. Thanks! On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:28 PM Jan O. wrote: > New Old Stock. > > > On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 12:12:41 PM UTC-7, Tirebiter ATX wrote: >> >> What does acronym NOS mean? Could not find it. >> Thanks! >> >> On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:12 PM Joel wrote: >> >>> 2 NOS CYPRESS

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

New Old Stock. On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 12:12:41 PM UTC-7, Tirebiter ATX wrote: > > What does acronym NOS mean? Could not find it. > Thanks! > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:12 PM Joel > > wrote: > >> 2 NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32 in original package, stored in dark >> basement, not

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

What does acronym NOS mean? Could not find it. Thanks! On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 1:12 PM Joel wrote: > 2 NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32 in original package, stored in dark > basement, not humid, not dry. > > $70 shipped or best offer if this seems high. > > Thanks > > Joel > > > > > > > > > > >

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Pardon the self-reply, but maybe my cheapo mirror offer was on ibob, not here? If so, apologies for my grumpiness. Too many forums.. And while I'm typing, I did use eyeglass mirrors, and helmet mirrors, back in the day. The eyeglass ones became inconvenient as my eyewear collection grew,

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

I'm primarily a drop-bar rider, and my fave is the Spintech bar-end mirror. Have 'em on everything that doesn't have bar-cons, on the left side only. Pretty indispensable for me once I got used to them. On the few 2x/3x vintage bar-con builds I have, I'm constantly looking down for feedback,

[RBW] Re: Clem L arrived, couple of thoughts and questions

My wife has those wheels on her Sam Hillborne and she loves the multicolored nipples. They are machine built wheels. My theory about all the braze-ons is they just give you way too many so you can mount any kind of rack + fenders + reflectors and doo-dads of all sorts. Ultra flexibility. On

Re: [RBW] NOS Cyprus Grand Bois 650bx 32

Spoken for On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:26 PM Joel wrote: > 2 NOS Cyprus Grand Bois 650bx32. Asking $70 shipped. > > > > > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit

[RBW] NOS Cyprus Grand Bois 650bx 32

2 NOS Cyprus Grand Bois 650bx32. Asking $70 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

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

Cyprus. On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:22 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Cyprus, sorry > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:12 PM Joel wrote: > >> 2 NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32 in original package, stored in dark >> basement, not humid, not dry. >> >> $70 shipped or best offer if this seems high. >> >> Thanks

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

Cyprus, sorry On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:12 PM Joel wrote: > 2 NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32 in original package, stored in dark > basement, not humid, not dry. > > $70 shipped or best offer if this seems high. > > Thanks > > Joel > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

They come in 50mm width too. On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 1:44:16 PM UTC-4 Ash wrote: > Thanks Justin! Thanks Paul! > > Maybe those knobs are causing an optical illusion that makes the tires >

Re: [RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Hi, I highly recommended mirrors. Ive always used the German one mounted on drop bars. However, with my new Albatasche bars, i have not found a way to mount them without interfering with hand grip. Any help there would be appreciated. Thanks, Lyman On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 11:21 AM Matthew

[RBW] Re: WTB: 55cm Canti Sam Hillborne Frameset

Golden Pliers (local shop to you) posted in their Instagram stories yesterday with the message "We've got Sam Hillbornes coming. You want one?". I highly recommend getting in touch with them! They will be blue or gold-ish. I don't know when they arrive but I think within a month, maybe two.

Re: [RBW] FS - 58cm Joe Appaloosa Disc Brakes

Still can't see :) On Friday, 28 August 2020 at 08:52:17 UTC-7 eric swain wrote: > That would explain why I'm getting so many emails asking for permission to > view the pics! Ok, got it fixed. > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 7:17 AM Max Diener wrote: > >> Just an FYI that you may need to change

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Thanks Justin! Thanks Paul! Maybe those knobs are causing an optical illusion that makes the tires look wider than 42mm looking at the picture. On Friday, 28 August 2020 at 09:57:56 UTC-7 Paul Richardson wrote: > JINX!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

JINX!!! -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

I'm putting my money on Soma Cazadero. paul takoma park, md. -- 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: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

I think it's a Soma Cazadero On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 12:27:11 PM UTC-4 Ash wrote: > Does anyone recognize the tire on the orange Hillborne in

Re: [RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Matthew: I have used a helmet-mounted mirror for decades. In my opinion, going out without a mirror is like driving a car with a rear view mirror—not smart. I check it constantly to maintain “situational awareness” of the vehicles on the road around me, including this approaching from behind.

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Shucks, I searched for a thread on this subject! Where's the earlier discussion? I have the non-brazed 22.2mm B901 Bullmoose bars. I don't know the internal diameter. On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 9:28:11 AM UTC-7 Steve Cole wrote: > Matthew, > > I started a thread a few months ago on this.

[RBW] Re: Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Matthew, I started a thread a few months ago on this. It's my view that mirrors dramatically improve ones safety, especially when negotiating urban traffic. I may have a recommendation, but before offering it, would you tell us what kind of handlebars you have. That would limit the possible

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Does anyone recognize the tire on the orange Hillborne in Danville, CA? On Friday, 28 August 2020 at 09:00:55 UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Sam Hillborne with e-bike conversion > 60cm > 3000 > Bellingham, WA > >

[RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about getting a small, bar-mounted rearview mirror. For the past forty-five years I've ridden without one and I'm in the habit of constantly checking my surroundings, but after riding in traffic for several months I'm thinking a mirror might be a good idea. Do you

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

Sam Hillborne with e-bike conversion 60cm 3000 Bellingham, WA https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/d/point-roberts-rivendell-samuel/7184801193.html Sam Hillborne 51cm 2600 Danville, CA https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/danville-rivendell-sam-hillborne-51cm/7179234888.html

Re: [RBW] FS - 58cm Joe Appaloosa Disc Brakes

That would explain why I'm getting so many emails asking for permission to view the pics! Ok, got it fixed. On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 7:17 AM Max Diener wrote: > Just an FYI that you may need to change permissions on those photos so > others can view them--I'm getting denied! > > On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

I’ve had very good results using bags of activated charcoal stuffed into a pair of cycling shoes that started smelling bad:

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

I use a leather cream with beeswax for my saddles and not proofride. The beeswax in the cream should help remove it. Wax both the top and inside of the saddle Gustavo Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2020, at 11:08 PM, Joseph Tousignant > wrote: > > Well that stinks! (sorry, couldn't

[RBW] Re: Many new 'garage sale' frames up

Oh, I already bought it! Made them an offer they couldn't refuse... (kidding, I'm on furlough and can't dream of buying a new bike, but I did rummage recycle-a-bicycle's used bins yesterday) But seriously, and as a concerned member of those folks who might fit that beauty, I wondered the same

Re: [RBW] FS - 58cm Joe Appaloosa Disc Brakes

Just an FYI that you may need to change permissions on those photos so others can view them--I'm getting denied! On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 12:30:58 AM UTC-5, eric swain wrote: > > Hang on. You folks may want some pics. Here ya go! > IMG_7294.JPG >

[RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

I would say if cleaning the surface doesn’t suffice, put 1/4 to 1/2 cup diatomaceous earth in a small cloth bag, hang it off the saddle rails and wrap the whole thing in a plastic bag to let it absorb. You might get away with just powdering it, but it might cling to the leather. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Clem L arrived, couple of thoughts and questions

Jim, Cool. Mine is due on Monday in St. Paul. Am really getting excited about it. Saw one near our place back in June. Smaller frame. Just love the look of the bike. And that's not easy for me anymore. Have all the parts needed to get riding. Even though I have Big Bens waiting, might give the

Re: [RBW] WTB Brooks B67 preferably brown or honey.

You can just send them to my personal email. nathanmat...@gmail.com -Nathan Mattia “I saw a tiger. Now I understand. I saw a tiger and the tiger saw a man.” > On Aug 28, 2020, at 1:15 AM, Sam Perez wrote: > >  > I sent pictures but it says it's too big to send. Is it visible? > >> On Wed,

Re: [RBW] WTB Brooks B67 preferably brown or honey.

I sent pictures but it says it's too big to send. Is it visible? On Wed, Aug 26, 2020, 8:02 AM Nathan Mattia wrote: > Looking for a brown Brooks B67 > > Please let me know if you have one for sale! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

Well that stinks! (sorry, couldn't resist :-) Seriously though, liberally rubbing in some Brooks Proofhide on the top may loosen much of the offending molecules and offending olfactory updrafts. Wait an hour or so and wipe off as much as you can with several paper towels. Hopefully much of