[RBW] Re: WTB: Hunqapillar 54 / 56 cm

I'm not Johnny but I used to have a 54 cm Hunqapillar in green and here's an assortment of pictures from tours in New Mexico and Colorado-- mostly the Great Divide Mountain Bike route. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jT4glIHwK2Ox5C8Eigq2Gcxa08MT_ARE?usp=sharing Its a great bike! On

[RBW] Re: WTB-- size large washers for CX70 cantilevers

Washers found. Thanks everyone! On Monday, October 3, 2022 at 7:37:21 AM UTC-6 John M wrote: > That's a good idea Mark. I had my CX70s on a Hunqapillar and the medium > washers were the right fit on that bike-- which suggests that Rivendell > probably did not use the large was

[RBW] Re: WTB-- size large washers for CX70 cantilevers

ite a few bikes with them and if they didn't always use a > single size . . .? > I have a set of these brakes with no spares and figured I'd ask there > first. Haven't asked - haven't installed the brakes on any bike yet. > Mark > > On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 6:56:18 PM UTC-4 J

[RBW] Re: WTB-- size large washers for CX70 cantilevers

quot;add-ons" at a hardware > store. That right, use your existing washers and find a like ID and OD > washer to those. Stack as many as you need for the extra 4mm, or more, or > less. I'm all for using what you got when possible ! > > On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 5

[RBW] WTB-- size large washers for CX70 cantilevers

Probably a long shot, but anyone hording bits and pieces from Shimano CX70 cantilevers? I've got the brakes, but need to swap out the medium (14mm) washers for large (18mm) to fit a new frame. The CX50 version is available, but I'm trying to keep everything matchy-matchy. thanks!! john

Re: [RBW] Ride Report: Hunqapillar on Monumental Loop

Great ride report Erl. You picked a good burrito stop in Hatch! On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:25:38 AM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > Lovely photos. I was going to say " despite the barren landscape" but then > read your Instagram remark. Still, it is barren compared to Southern > England,

[RBW] Re: For Sale: wheels, tires, nitto, Sugino

Private message sent for brake levers and thunderburts. thanks, John On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 4:34:30 AM UTC-6 jeffbog...@hotmail.com wrote: > Wheels: > > 700c 32/32 LX hubs / Synergy rims built by Rich Lesnik - $225 > > 700c 36/36 XT hubs / Mavic A719 rims - $125 > > Tires: > > (2) new

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

> > Nice looking (and big!) Riv custom at the Pro's Closet: > https://www.theproscloset.com/products/rivendell-roadeo-xl -- 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,

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nitto racks, Nitto and Clockwork Stems, Silver Shifters

clamp diameter. This seems like an older version with lovely knurling on the two bolts and a disc “plug” instead of the typical wedge to expand the stem in the steering tube. $40 + shipping. On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 4:10:25 PM UTC-7 John M wrote: > > Quick update. Both racks a

[RBW] Re: For sale: Nitto racks, Nitto and Clockwork Stems, Silver Shifters

> > Jared > > On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:59:38 AM UTC-8 John M wrote: > >> I recently “re-homed” my Hunqapillar frameset and need to sell off some >> parts before my innate urge to hoard overwhelms my latent good sense. >> Paypal friends and family is pref

[RBW] For sale: Nitto racks, Nitto and Clockwork Stems, Silver Shifters

I recently “re-homed” my Hunqapillar frameset and need to sell off some parts before my innate urge to hoard overwhelms my latent good sense. Paypal friends and family is preferred. Thanks! Photos here: PHOTOS!

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

> > First S24O of 2020. 12 miles out to the national forest on the > Hunqapillar. Cold night! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] WTB: Revelate Tangle or similar 1/2 frame bag

Hi Folks, I'm planning a long weekend tour on my Hunqapillar and would like to add just a bit more storage. Anyone have a half frame bag collecting dust and in need of some fresh air and sunshine? Bike is pictured below-- I'm thinking it needs a medium Tangle, but am open to whatever might

[RBW] Re: Big 'Un, and flooding, minor

Patrick, My best guess is a Sonoran gopher snake. They can mimic the tail rattling of rattlesnakes but are non-venomous. http://nmherpsociety.org/reptiles/snakes/pituophiscateniferaffinis/index.html Surprised the Rio Grande is that high! john (down here in Silver City) On Friday, May

Re: [RBW] daily post ur riv

Photo op from today's snowy and cold ride up to Pinos Altos, NM which lies right on the Continental Divide. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

*"Where in NM?*" I'm in Silver City (where Rivs are more common than you might think). john On Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 5:02:48 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Where in NM? > > On Sat, Feb 2, 2019 at 4:19 PM John M > > wrote: > >> >> Hu

[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Route 66

If you plan to stay a night or two in Santa Fe then I can recommend the 'rail-trail' that heads south from the historic Santa Fe depot to the town of Lamy. Mix of paved multi-use path and hardpack dirt. http://brokenspokesantafe.com/trails/ Lots of other good suggestions on the link--

[RBW] Re: People and places and thoughts...

Scott Cutshall, aka Large Fella on a Bike Loved the story, loved the "weigh-ins", loved the Frame Builder Questionnaire. https://www.flickr.com/photos/30264143@N00/7186277294/ On Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 7:10:33 AM UTC-6, Bob

[RBW] Re: FS - Gauging Interest - Bikes, Frames, Parts

Jason, Sent you a private message about the protovelo. john On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-7, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Hello > > I am in a position where I need to sell some bikes and bike things that > I've built and ridden over the years. I will keep my beloved 1st

[RBW] Re: What if the answer is knobbies on the QB?

Deacon, I grew up in Alamosa, Colorado and rode my grandfathers ancient Schwinn during the winters. Alamosa probably gets less snow than your area, but back then the roads would get icy in November and stay that way until March. I rode the old Schwinn with 27x1.25 tires and a fixed gear. I

Re: [RBW] OT: know anything about motorcycles?

This guy makes a pretty compelling case for the TW200. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AOIwXIz6PI I completed my safety course on the TW and it is a blast to ride on. On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:56:11 PM UTC-6, iamkeith wrote: > > I have no idea why, but I have my eye on a Yamaha

Re: [RBW] OT: know anything about motorcycles?

Drew, I caught the motorcycle bug late(ish) in life and bought a 1973 Honda CL350. It's a simple, lightweight motorcycle that was great to learn on. Not very fast, but peppy enough for country roads, in-town commuting and puttering around forest service roads. I learned a good deal about

[RBW] Re: Roadini headbadge

I like it! On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:16:46 PM UTC-7, Daniel D. wrote: > > Just having that headbadge on your bike is good for a 200 watt increase in >

[RBW] Re: Great Divide Thoughts

John, You've gotten good advice so far. I'll reiterate the observation that the GDR is 99% dirt road riding. I'd make my selection of handlebar based on comfort for long hours, days and weeks in the saddle, and not the ability to sustain "big hits on singletrack". I've ridden chunks of the

[RBW] Re: Roadini info

Not much out there, but here's a discussion from the group, with Grant's description: Roadini Teaser On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:18:33 AM UTC-7, Forrest Meyer wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Poor man's Rivendell Road/Roadeo substitute?

Patrick, I think you alone understand what you are looking for and how best to scratch the itch. However, if I found myself in your position, I might give a call to Ken Wallace at the Bisbee Bicycle Brothel , in Bisbee Arizona. He's got more

[RBW] Re: FS-- Carradice Longflap (SOLD), SunTour Thumbies and FD (SOLD), Schwalbe Big Apples

Saddlebag and Suntour bits have sold. Schwalbe Big Apples still for sale. thanks, john On Friday, November 11, 2016 at 1:05:21 PM UTC-7, John M wrote: > > > > Doing a little parts bin and closet clean-out. Offering up some odds and > ends for sale. All prices are SHIP

[RBW] FS-- Carradice Longflap, SunTour Thumbies and FD, Schwalbe Big Apples

Doing a little parts bin and closet clean-out. Offering up some odds and ends for sale. All prices are SHIPPED. Feel free to ask questions. Carradice Nelson Longflap. Purchased but never mounted to a saddle. Green canvas, honey leather. $80 Shipped. Longflap photo

[RBW] Re: Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona

ot too bad-- mostly out of the east and southeast which actually gave me some assistance up the worst of the hills. john On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 12:01:02 AM UTC-6, John M wrote: > > > For years I have wanted to make a bike tour out of the quiet backroads and > hidden corners of

[RBW] Re: Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona

If you remain on federal, state or county roads-- then no. Tribal roads? Not sure. I've gone into the Jemez through Cochiti Pueblo owned lands on state and county roads and never had an issue. On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 12:01:02 AM UTC-6, John M wrote: > > > For years I ha

[RBW] Re: Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona

about 200 miles of dust my chain was pretty vocal. On Friday, October 14, 2016 at 12:01:02 AM UTC-6, John M wrote: > > > For years I have wanted to make a bike tour out of the quiet backroads and > hidden corners of SW New Mexico where I live. But a whole litany of > exc

[RBW] Ride Report-- Mini tour of SW New Mexico and SE Arizona

For years I have wanted to make a bike tour out of the quiet backroads and hidden corners of SW New Mexico where I live. But a whole litany of excuses, both real and imagined conspired against it—didn’t have the right bike, too hot, too windy, too little water, not enough time, not in good

[RBW] Re: Tucson S24O suggestions

Hi Matt, I don't have great suggestions for you-- most of my riding around Tucson has been during the AZ Brevet rides, so we weren't really stopping for the night. The obvious choices would be Mt Lemmon, Saguaro National Park and out north to Catalina, but I'm sure you've thought about those.

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

diameter. On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 8:03:15 PM UTC-6, John M wrote: > > > I'm looking for drop handlebars for my Hunqapillar and stumbled onto this > bar from Fairweather in Japan. It's a modified Nitto Noodle with shorter > reach and drop: > > Fairweather Allroad &

[RBW] Anyone tried the mod174 drop bar from Nitto?

I'm looking for drop handlebars for my Hunqapillar and stumbled onto this bar from Fairweather in Japan. It's a modified Nitto Noodle with shorter reach and drop: Fairweather Allroad As far as I know, it is only available from Fairweather in Japan, so I'm

[RBW] Re: Car and Bikepacking Ideas for January-February

Patrick, Much of the southern New Mexico desert would still be chilly at night-- hovering around your 30 degree limit. But, if the weather looks good, you might consider these places: Aguirre Springs http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/las_cruces/aguirre_spring_campground.htmlnear