[RBW] Re: FS - Riv Bits - Silver 1 Shifters, Sun/SRAM Dynamo Wheel, Compass Snoqualmie Pass Tires, Rivet Saddle

2022-09-06 Thread Huston
Update #2. Only the wheel remains. 1. Rivendell Silver 1 Shifters. Shift levers are very clean. Attachment hardware shows a bit more wear. Does not include bar end pods; however, the stop washers that attach to the downtube bosses are included. Plastic washers are not cracked (as they

[RBW] Re: FS - Riv Bits - Silver 1 Shifters, Sun/SRAM Dynamo Wheel, Compass Snoqualmie Pass Tires, Rivet Saddle

2022-09-06 Thread Huston
Update: 1. Rivendell Silver 1 Shifters. Shift levers are very clean. Attachment hardware shows a bit more wear. Does not include bar end pods; however, the stop washers that attach to the downtube bosses are included. Plastic washers are not cracked (as they often are). $50.00 shipped to

[RBW] Velo-orange Cantilever Brake Shoes w/ Squeal-Free Pads, Threaded Post on my Platypus - what took me so long?!!!!

2022-09-06 Thread Jay LePree
Hi all, I need to report a major success. I have been running Kool Stop Thinline pads on my Litepro V-brakes. For some reason, these salmon colored pads squealed loudly on my front rim. I would sand the pads to clean the surface and sand the rim to remove any oils, dirt, ect. that would

[RBW] FS: Pairs of 650b Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS, Simworks Homage, Maxxis Ikon

2022-09-06 Thread Ed Carolipio
Clearing out extra tires that may be of interest to the group. All tires are lightly used (<80 miles) - road only for the Gravel Kings and Homage, dirt only on the Ikons - and purchased less than 18 months ago. All prices are for the pair and include tracked shipping in CONUS (USPS Priority

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-06 Thread aeroperf
When I get a case of cycling burnout, I tend to find and read a book about touring. “Signs of Life” by Stephen Fabes is a decent one, if you’re looking for a recommendation. Pretty soon I’m itching to ride a tour again. Or I check the internet for a new bicycle wrenching “skill” that I could

Re: [RBW] (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread Johnny Alien
I think its Toscos in the photo On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 5:23:48 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I agree with Joe I find that area to have too much of a slant to grip. The > photo above is gripping the top part of the bend and I DO find that area > useable and go there often. Loscos

Re: [RBW] (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread Johnny Alien
I agree with Joe I find that area to have too much of a slant to grip. The photo above is gripping the top part of the bend and I DO find that area useable and go there often. Loscos have less rise but they don't angle out the same way so it's not a great grip spot on them either. On Tuesday,

[RBW] Re: FS: Sam Hillborne Frameset

2022-09-06 Thread Lance Terry
Local sale pending. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:23:10 AM UTC-6 Lance Terry wrote: > Almost new, only built up about 4 months ago. I'd like to build up a Rosco > so something has to go. This is a great riding frame, but a little too > similar to some of my other bikes. There are 2 paint

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-06 Thread Jon Dukeman
Where in Ohio? On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, 2:44 PM Eric Daume wrote: > Come ride in the Midwest or South, and then you’ll appreciate your “hot > and sticky” Bellingham summers :) > > I like to have made up goals for my riding. For a while, it was reading > and returning books to my local system of

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-06 Thread Eric Daume
Come ride in the Midwest or South, and then you’ll appreciate your “hot and sticky” Bellingham summers :) I like to have made up goals for my riding. For a while, it was reading and returning books to my local system of little free libraries. This year, I used wanderer.earth to target riding all

[RBW] Wheels by Hunt (Boulder, CO)

2022-09-06 Thread Forrest Meyer
I know in this group there is praise, admiration for wheels built by Rich L., and I’ve had a couple such sets and they are great. But in the non-RBW (and non-silver) category, has anyone here had experience with wheels from Hunt (out of Boulder, CO — and the UK, too, I guess)? Looking at a

Re: [RBW] (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread Jon Dukeman
Kevin I have two bikes with 58 Boscos. Gripping the bar in your circled area is uncomfortable because my bell and shifter interfere with my right forearm. For me the only place to grip is the flat area near the stem. And I never grip that area .I have long stems and Its too much of a stretch for

[RBW] Re: (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread Joe Bernard
For clarity, are you grabbing at the top of the downward curve, or wrapping your hand around the downhill section below it? I believe the OP is asking about the latter. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 11:13:12 AM UTC-7 lkbr...@gmail.com wrote: > I have been using Tosco bars for a couple

[RBW] Re: (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread Hopalong Cassidy
I have been using Tosco bars for a couple months, and I find the circled area to be useful for climbing, shifting, and feeling speedy. I do use a treadless stem adapter with a medium long stem, so the bars are fairly low and close, which might alter the accessibility of the circled area

[RBW] Doldrums

2022-09-06 Thread Jay Lonner
Over the years my cycling has increasingly tended toward commuting/utility. Bike-centered vacations/tours remain on the menu, and are still very enjoyable to me, but the day-in, day-out feels like a chore. Part of this is seasonal — I have an easier time dealing with cool, wet conditions than

[RBW] Re: (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread Garth
I have a Tosco and only the outer straights are usable, and it's not very much room at that. I much prefer the steel Albatross with bar end brake levers so it's entirely unfettered all the way up to and around the top curve. RBW showing the Bosco with tape over the entire bar, hah hah .

[RBW] Re: (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread Joe Bernard
I've owned all three versions of *osco and didn't find a way to grip that steep downhill part. I suppose it's feasible on the shallower Losco if they're mounted really low and you're reaching down to the bar but I doubt any of us here run our bars that way. The useable positions I found: 1.

[RBW] Re: (*)osco bar hand positions

2022-09-06 Thread greenteadrinkers
Can't speak to a Tosco or Losco, but regarding a Bosco, the upper bend in the rise area is my go-to for climbing, I don't find much use for the rest of the rise, for me, the angle is a bit stressful on the wrist joint. Aside from hand positions, I'll say that If you prefer less stem sticking up

Re: [RBW] Test-ride in Asheville

2022-09-06 Thread James Copp
Hi Sam, I would indeed like to try to test ride it. When might that work for you? I live over by Hole donuts. James 401.419.1544 On Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 10:07 PM Sam Wanless wrote: > James, > > I have a waterford built AHH in a 65cm, in W. AVL. Doesn't *exactly* fit > your criteria, but if you

[RBW] FS - Riv Bits - Silver 1 Shifters, Sun/SRAM Dynamo Wheel, Compass Snoqualmie Pass Tires, Rivet Saddle

2022-09-06 Thread Huston
Greetings, I'm in the process of overhauling a new-to-me Rivendell and have some Riv (or Riv-ish) items for sale. Photos are available here . 1. Rivendell Silver 1 Shifters. Shift levers are very clean.

[RBW] Re: Advantages of front loading

2022-09-06 Thread Berkeleyan
Here's some discussion on lower rake, and consequences for handling. https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1164491-people-who-have-had-forks-re-raked-lower-tr-do-you-notice-lowered-front-end-2.html My custom Rohlhoffer Diagatube frame has a re-raked RBW fork, and we did that specifically

[RBW] Re: FS - Riv Bits - Silver 1 Shifters, Sun/SRAM Dynamo Wheel, Edelux, Compass Tires, Rivet Saddle

2022-09-06 Thread Huston
Updated list: 1. Rivendell Silver 1 Shifters. Shift levers are very clean. Attachment hardware shows a bit more wear. Does *not* include bar end pods; however, the stop washers that attach to the downtube bosses are included. Plastic washers are not cracked (as they often are). $50.00

[RBW] Re: Tange / IRD Needle Bearing Headset

2022-09-06 Thread Greg J
Thanks, Laing. That seems to be the consensus here. Really appreciate everyone's help! On Monday, September 5, 2022 at 8:22:24 AM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > I have these on almost all of my bikes. The cups that are installed in the > frame are zinc plated aluminum. The steel race goes inside the

[RBW] FS - Riv Bits - Silver 1 Shifters, Sun/SRAM Dynamo Wheel, Edelux, Compass Tires, Rivet Saddle

2022-09-06 Thread Huston
Greetings, I'm in the process of overhauling a new-to-me Rivendell and have some Riv (or Riv-ish) items for sale. Photos are available here . 1. Rivendell Silver 1 Shifters. Shift levers are very clean.

[RBW] WTB: Nitto x Fairweather "All Road" Hbar - Mod 174aa

2022-09-06 Thread Patch T
*WTB: Nitto x Fairweather "All Road" Hbar - Mod 174aa* Hi Bunch - looking for this bar in silver. 42 or 44 ideally. Let me know offlist. Thanks! Patch in NYC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Advantages of front loading

2022-09-06 Thread Brian Turner
I thought it might be somewhat pertinent to the discussion to link to this article about low-trail bikes and handling. Written by James from Analog Cycles a couple years back when it seemed like everyone was desiring a low-trail frame: https://analogcycles.com/pages/debunking-low-trail While

[RBW] Re: New Roadinis will have clearance for 42 mm tires

2022-09-06 Thread Patch T
Michael - really looking forward to hearing what happens with the GC610s! Patch, who's helping a friend build his 57 orange once it gets here in NYC/Hudson On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 10:32:15 AM UTC-4 Michael Doleman wrote: > This is an old thread, but having just scored a 50cm Roadini

Re: [RBW] New Roadinis will have clearance for 42 mm tires

2022-09-06 Thread Andrew Turner
Once these roadini's start getting built, I'd be curious to know what the maximum size tire is with fenders. Seems like a solid rando option! On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 8:13:41 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > A very different wheel diameter and of course a different Rivendell frame, >

[RBW] WTB: Albstache Bar

2022-09-06 Thread Michael Ullmer
My singlespeed Trek 520 is coming together nicely. It's currently set up with some mustache bars which seem just a bit too narrow for me. Albastache bars would be perfect, anyone have a pair? Happy to trade for some mustache bars or just buy straight out. Thanks! Mike in Minneapolis -- You