Re: [RBW] Schmidt Dyno

I think you might be able to get 25 bucks for it; I'd be glad to take it off your hands for that price to spare you the trouble :) More seriously, last time I was looking at them (maybe a few years ago now) SON hubs seemed to mostly be in the $270-300 range. If I were selling a near-NOS one I

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I think Eben Weiss is mainstream. He's owned and ridden carbon bikes. And he rides a lot. I think "mainstream" in the context of cylcing encompasses a broad spectrum from racer wanna-be's to parents with kids in trailers or child seats to people carrying heavy loads on all kinds of bikes. I

Re: [RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

My favorite quote: Unless you spend more time carrying your bike than riding it, a slight weight reduction is utterly meaningless, and foregoing a nice steel bike because the carbon one is lighter is like choosing a single $50 bill over twenty $5 bills because the fifty is easier to fit in your

Re: [RBW] Preaching to the choir

I follow the Snob, he's alright. I've owned a carbon fiber bike, it was alright. On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 8:24:49 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > Thanks for sharing this link Keith. I do enjoy the irreverence of Eben, > but he certainly seems to be tempering as he ages. Among the salient

Re: [RBW] Preaching to the choir

Thanks for sharing this link Keith. I do enjoy the irreverence of Eben, but he certainly seems to be tempering as he ages. Among the salient points he makes, I found the following to be a favorite: "See, carbon bikes and components were designed to be serviced by shop technicians and team

[RBW] Re: Knobby tires and fenders

Seems like a similar question to the fenders off road (with smooth tires) question and maxims. I've got no knobby tires as of yet. I've ridden both my Rambouillet and Coast rando off road and only find the front mudflap an issue. I use two small bulldog binder clips to affix the flaps (with

[RBW] Re: Schmidt Dyno

Use your judgement? What's it worth to you? List it for sale, do you get any bites? Only lower offers? Purchased immediately? All information to dictate your choice. Err on the side of high if you really require the funds. To summarize, it's not an exact science, and what anyone else will

Re: [RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

Love it. I literally laughed out loud at the *" Have you looked at a Pinarello Dogma lately? It looks like it’s melting." *Hahaha On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 3:56:01 PM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I might argue that he is mainstream. Of all the cyclist there are, how > many actually

Re: [RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I might argue that he is mainstream. Of all the cyclist there are, how many actually race? His take is at the very least, interesting. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM, DavidP wrote:I may have had a similar reaction when the article first came up in my feed but then I saw the

[RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

Wowzers! a Sam in Oakland... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/oakland-rivendell-sam-hillborne/7712108590.html On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 12:02:16 PM UTC-8 Chris Halasz wrote: > Sad way to start off the year: > > STOLEN: Rivendell Rambouillet - $200 (Santa Barbara) > > > Nice 54cm

[RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

Bike Snob owns a Homer and a Platypus, and his wife has a Clem. I often see his Homer locked up. His blog, along with his endless praise for his Platypus, convinced me to finally purchase one last year. He's also praised step-thru bicycles in a past article

RE: [RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

Many people thought the original aluminum frames were uncomfortable. I agree. I believe modern aluminum frames are more comfortable. Also now that we are riding 32mm and larger tires at lower pressures whatever comfort disadvantage has pretty much disappeared. From:

[RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

With all respect to Mr. Weiss, the logical material for racy/roady types is aluminum, not steel. Nearly as light as carbon, significantly more robust, cheaper, and has the modern look and feel. It's a long way from a carbon Trek to a steel bike -- and whose steel bike do you buy? It'd have

[RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

I may have had a similar reaction when the article first came up in my feed but then I saw the byline. This is Eben Weiss, BikeSnobNYC. He's a regular contributor to Outside but he is in no way a mainstream cyclist (more Riv/Bob-ish) and his articles stand out as a bit different to most of what

[RBW] Schmidt Dyno

Y'all, seeking collective wisdom. What's a new Schmidts K179 6V-3W Dyno hub worth? I have one 4 sale, it's takeoff with no evidence of wear / tear @ 32 hole. Not NOS but might a well be. Best / Jock -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/opinion/theres-no-good-reason-to-buy-a-carbon-bike/?fbclid=IwAR2uIwBwz29AqiFhiVs5TTjdXw2HDNApUOMVh51foKzayEp1u_vB5UMltqU Never thought I'd see this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FFS: MUSA pants large

Looks like the pants are spoken for. Thanks, Eric On Monday, January 29, 2024, Bob Warner wrote: > Hi Eric > If this are still available I’ll be happy take them!! > Bob > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 29, 2024, at 10:51 AM, Eric Daume wrote: > > Free for shipping, these MUSA pants with

[RBW] FS: 59cm Clem H complete with extras

Hi folks, I'm selling my awesome Clem to make room for the ever-expanding universe that is twin girls, now 15 months and counting. Below is a link to the Craigslist post. If you want it shipped, I'm willing to split the cost for it to be boxed up, and I'll drop the price 10% so you can

Re: [RBW] Preaching to the choir

>From the comments:* But looking forward to your next article “15 Best Rivendells for Taking Your AltBike Adventures to the Next Level”* On Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 10:10 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > I do like to read Weiss; under his profane and flippant exterior he has a > lot of common sense. > >

Re: [RBW] Preaching to the choir

I do like to read Weiss; under his profane and flippant exterior he has a lot of common sense. But I'm curious: making a distinction between carbon fiber and stupid light carbon fiber, can cf be made tough as well as strong? That is, can it be made to withstand the thousand natural shocks that

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto R10

Pam, I agree the R10 probably won't work, but wanted to offer: Ive got a currently-unmounted one lying around. If it would help, I could use it along with one of the smaller bikes in the garage to mock up something similar, and then take any measurements you might need. Also - and again,

Re: [RBW] FFS: MUSA pants large

Hi EricIf this are still available I’ll be happy take them!!BobSent from my iPhoneOn Jan 29, 2024, at 10:51 AM, Eric Daume wrote:Free for shipping, these MUSA pants with worn out elastic. Size large, they seem like the newer shorter/baggier fit, not ideal for 32/34 me. I bought these off eBay,

[RBW] Preaching to the choir

Eben Weiss shines a light on the folly of carbon, in the way only he can. https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/opinion/theres-no-good-reason-to-buy-a-carbon-bike/?fbclid=IwAR0muu-zFYlIDfTmjI3DiAeGq8a9WL0O3NfeyNV6biqV4dGqV-CGxsRbrDU While I'm at it, I've been meaning to share this. A modern

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto R10

Also, here's my NR-20 shown mounted to my 26" Atlantis, so you can see how it works with my fenders and mounted to the rear bridge. With all the clearance I have, I had to use a 25mm aluminum spacer to get it to fit, and fortunately everything

Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto R10

I got mine from across the pond: https://sprockets.uk.com/nitto-nr-21-canti-rear-rack-mount/ Keep in mind, there are two different versions depending on your brake bridge mounting orientation. NR-20 is for vertically oriented mount, NR-21 is a threaded mount meant to go straight through (like a

[RBW] Re: [BOB] 1) Best source for SP PD 8 hubs. (2) WTB/WTT/WTG Fleecer Ridge tires

Many thanks, Chris but I'm looking for a 6-bolt model. On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 10:13 PM Chris Cullum wrote: > I have a black QR 32h SP 8 dynohub. Light use, no issues. It's centre lock > however. Let me know if you are interested. > > Chris Cullum > Vancouver, BC > > On Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 13:00

RE: [RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Onza pedal pla

Wow!! I may try the rebuild kit. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ron Mc Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 7:59 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Onza pedal pla http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/PartsForSalePages/pedals.html Contact this bike shop and

[RBW] Re: [650B] Re: Onza pedal pla

http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/PartsForSalePages/pedals.html Contact this bike shop and ask if you can mail your pedals in for rebuild. On Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7:22:05 PM UTC-6 ber...@bernardduhon.com wrote: > Cartridge bearing goes to the end of the spindle & cannot be removed > >

[RBW] Re: WTB a Mark's Rack (double-strutted)

I have one, but would have to ship because I'm in Virginia. If you're interested, I can send photos. Thanks, Tom Milani Alexandria, VA On Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 12:03:24 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I've got a Mark's rack, but it's in Michigan. I have one more bike that > would be made