[RBW] On Brakes and Bosses

Hey All, I've got an older set of XT V-brakes that I'd like to try on my Hunq. The issue I'm running into is that the bottom of the bosses seem too wide for the diameter of the V-brake. As such, the spring pin won't engage in one of the 3 convenient holes (you, know, the spring-pin engagement

[RBW] Re: Best dynamo headlight for road riding

Another vote for the IQ-X. It's terrifically bright, well-shaped, well-constructed, and the standlight is quite bright and long-lasting. A much cheaper option is a Herrmans (eg https://www.modernbike.com/herrmans-headlights), which I tried recently. I have an MR-4. It's actually rather bright

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on Rear Roadini Rim + shifting issues

Catherine, you might find Velocity to be very helpful. We're going through a replacement process for a couple of well-built Velocity Dyads that prematurely showed stress marks and a couple of fractures similar to yours. They were very lightly ridden (in terms of mileage, weight/load, type of

[RBW] Re: High bars at a club ride

It’s nice when we can ride our preferences and at least not denigrate other preferences. I found Rivendell because I was having terrible neck pain. Anything low (most bikes/stems) had me cranking my neck. Anything aluminum was jarring. **I didn’t know there were other options.** Until… I now

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack

No I don’t. I have the 2” heavy duty double with two single add ons. I also have a minivan. So in the rare occasion the van is full and I can’t put two bikes inside I need all four trays. In that case I put on the double onto the car and then mount each add on separately. But I don’t leave it

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack

Do you keep your one up base on your car all the time? On Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 7:09:26 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > I love my 1-Up but it weighs so much. I have two add-ons so we can carry > four bikes, and I absolutely can’t keep it all assembled all the time...too > heavy and awkward. Also,

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike rack

I love my 1-Up but it weighs so much. I have two add-ons so we can carry four bikes, and I absolutely can’t keep it all assembled all the time...too heavy and awkward. Also, on my son’s very large bike with rear Blackburn rack, the rack “arm” can’t lock to the wheel on that end. I use a strap

[RBW] Re: Bike rack

Fenders? Racks? Wheelbase? They could impact your options. I have long wheelbased Platy with fenders and racks. If you have a 60cm Chev it would be in that long territory. Other things to consider— weight of rack, storage. Do you need to lock your bike to rack? For me , typically traveling

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

You're right. I forgot, but my fork WAS one of the ones that had to be re-made. (Size Large ones.) Maybe that has something to do with it. Clearance is pretty generous in the middle of the fender, even though it's tight at the edges. Once I find 2.6 semi-slick and get rid of these

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

Those really are a tight fit, looks great! I know the front of my Susie is fine with my 2.5”, but the rear will not fit any larger. Almost like my brake mounts were welded on a hair low in the back. On Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 2:02:58 PM UTC-7 brendonoid wrote: > Those clearances are super

Re: [RBW] Hillibikes are so close!

Those clearances are super tight, Keith. Nicely done! I know that the first batch of Susies had an issue with the forks having to be re done because they were accidentally 650b somehow. But there is a lot more clearance in the new batch it seems. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on Rear Roadini Rim + shifting issues

Well this completely deep-sixes my happy little theory and all its associated sage advice. Why didn't I just ask what shifters you're using first?? I don't know! Ok I don't see a need to change the whole drivetrain unless you're just not into Campy and want Shimano stuff (a legit move if it's

[RBW] Re: Susie W. Longbolts Build video

Oh, and I guess you can ignore my earlier reply in the other thread about a front fender not working that way. Is that really a 2.8 tire? I wonder if your XL fork is slightly different than my L fork, in ways other than the steerer tube length. In addition to not having under -crown

[RBW] Re: Susie W. Longbolts Build video

Fantastic. Interesting how many of things you put effort into are the same that I did. Rack mounting, cable routing especially. Funniest thing is that I also toyed seriously with the idea of making my own panel-style downtube decal to re-name the bike! (By the time the frame arrived

[RBW] Re: Susie W. Longbolts Build video

Great looking build and thank you for the video! I like the use of the frame bag behind the seat. I was considering having something made for that space when my budget frees back up but that would be more cost effective! On Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 9:00:46 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Susie W. Longbolts Build video

This came up in my feed and I watched this morning. Nice build, great vid, cute puppy. Let us know how those applied scraps of bar tape hold up. How's the lever/hand feel on the brakes? I've found recently with my Paul cantis that backing them off gives me better stopping. Thanks for

[RBW] Re: Best dynamo headlight for road riding

On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 8:30:02 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > 1. The best headlight without regarding anything but brightness, beam > width, and standlight longevity? > > 2. The best ditto made with a metal case? (For me, the metal case would be > a purely cosmetic advantage, but I like

Re: [RBW] Re: Best dynamo headlight for road riding

Patrick: I like the IQ X. It’s everything you say, and of course half the price of the Edelux. The trade-off is build quality. The Edelux’s front “lens,” for instance, is glass; the IQ X’s is plastic. I’ve never had a problem with my IQ X, but if you’re looking for the very best, most robust

[RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell x Nitto threadless Bullmoose B901 bars

Appreciate the first hand input Brian. I think the B904 could work (if they were in stock somewhere), maybe add some bar extenders and lock on grips for a bit more width. I loved the quill Rivendell bullmoose bars I had on an Appaloosa for a few years, but they were lent to a friends bike when

[RBW] Susie W. Longbolts Build video

I finally finished it folks , please enjoy! -- 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] Which Dyno Hub?

Good points. My initial SON 28 was for my commuter that sees it all. I'd be embarrassed to show a picture of it now after last week's wet commutes, but that's what's proven to be the thing with the SON, it just keeps working. Long ago I learned from reading Jobst Brandt to use the best parts to

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Items

Still needs a functioning photo link. On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 10:20:50 PM UTC-7 mitchel...@gmail.com wrote: > for now i am only interested in Local Pick Up! thanks > > On Friday, July 29, 2022 at 6:30:02 AM UTC-7 Mitch wrote: > >> Hello! I got some Sackville bags for sale.. let me know if

Re: [RBW] Best dynamo headlight for road riding

I agree with others on the IQ-X. That is the best light I’ve used for road use. I like the looks of it but some don’t like the blue light on the button on the back. Mine is hidden from view by a front bag. The silver version looks like metal but I think it is plastic. I also have a Sinewave