[RBW] Re: What tires are people running on their Hubbuhubbuhs?

2017-05-18 Thread lconley
Schwalbe Super Moto-X: 27.5 x 2.4 (650B x 62) - basically a bigger Big Ben. I have them mounted on the wheels, still waiting on the frame. On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 3:08:52 PM UTC-4, Ray Varella wrote: > > Intended use is multipurpose, road, trail, hardpack fireroad etc... > Nothing

[RBW] Re: Bar bag for the Riv Bullmoose bar?

2017-05-17 Thread lconley
Jandd Mountain Handle Pack I - designed specifically for Bullmoose bars - triangular shape and sits on top of the triangle of the bars. On Monday, May 15, 2017 at 9:50:01 PM UTC-4, Zach Duval wrote: > > Any recommendations for a mid-sized bag to loop around a set of Bullmoose > bars, one that

[RBW] Re: regarding orange bikes

2017-05-04 Thread lconley
I have an orange 1971 Gitane Tour de France, an orange Schwinn SuperSport, a metallic orange Sam Hillborne and am awaiting an orange Hubbuhubbuh, So in a word, no. On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 3:19:02 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > Obviously a highly subjective question, but I like hearing the

Re: [RBW] #%*#! Fenders!!!!

2017-04-18 Thread lconley
I would say the opposite - if you can unhook them, they are too loose. Dia-Compe still makes a front quick release hanger and NOS Dia-Compe, Weinmann and Shimano front and rear quick release hangers are available on E-bay. The TRP levers have a quick release built in as well as some old

[RBW] Re: Compass tires for Sam

2017-04-17 Thread lconley
Snoqualmie Pass 44mm standard weight. Almost couldn't feel the brick roads on the Cross-Florida ride. On Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 9:01:55 PM UTC-4, Carla Waugh wrote: > > Which Compass tires or something else do you really like for your Sam? > I'll mostly be using mine for pavement and light

[RBW] Re: The ultimate stoker stem for the HubbuHubbuH

2017-04-12 Thread lconley
toker stem. The bulge part >>> on a Cro-Mo Albatross is pretty narrow. The two clamps of this bullmoose >>> stoker stem look pretty wide. >>> >>> It is my guess (and it is only a guess) that the bar pictured in the >>> stoker stem is a prototype for th

[RBW] Re: The ultimate stoker stem for the HubbuHubbuH

2017-04-12 Thread lconley
I love it. I am going to use the Nitto Fairweather Bullmoose handlebar (TIGd) for the front, so this will end up basically matching it in style. I have some Cro-Mo Albatrosses also. On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 1:49:05 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I love the bullmoose stoker stem that

[RBW] Re: Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

2017-04-12 Thread lconley
I believe it is Flanker Green. On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6:15:55 PM UTC-4, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > That IS a really nice build ,,,and I find the color growing on me...what > was it called? Machine green or something? > > On Monday, April 10, 2017 at 10:01:54 AM UTC-5

[RBW] Rosco Bubbe No, 7 Build

2017-04-10 Thread lconley
Rosco Bubbe No. 7 of the Batch. Wheels built by me: 36 hole, White Industries Eno hubs, eccentric flip-flop rear, Wheelsmith DB SS spokes, 700x28 VO Escapade

[RBW] Re: N = ? or How do you decide how many bikes to own?

2017-04-10 Thread lconley
Basically I buy bikes till I run out of room and/or money: 1 . Hubbuhubbuh - on the boat. 2 . Rosco Bubbe - # 7 of the 1st batch - single speed w/50mm Big Bens 3. Sam Hillborne - metallic orange 56mm double TT, Curtis Odom Holey HF hubs, Velocity Synergy, OC rear, 44mm Compass SP, VO drillium

[RBW] Re: FS 56 cm double TT Sam frame

2017-04-10 Thread lconley
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[RBW] FS 56 cm double TT Sam frame

2017-04-03 Thread lconley
A couple of people have expressed interest. I am riding the Cross Florida (on my orange Sam) this weekend and will get back to you on Monday (maybe Tuesday depending on how sore I am) Not real good at posting from the phone and haven't figured out PM from the phone. -- You received this

[RBW] FS 56 cm double TT Sam frame

2017-03-30 Thread lconley
2012 Sam Hillborne frame only excellent condition, double top tube, blue head tube, with headset, seat post, NIB BB. $650 plus shipping. Also have Brooks C17, Tektro side pulls.

[RBW] Re: Tell me about V-brakes

2017-03-27 Thread lconley
I seem to have exactly the opposite results, I find cantilever brakes easy to adjust, it could be because I spent many years adjusting center-pulls. I have Tektro cantilevers on my Clementine and Bombadil - love them, best brakes I've ever had. Never managed to get V-brakes to work just right

[RBW] Re: Advice on Choosing a New Rivendell Appaloosa, Hillborne or Clem

2017-03-23 Thread lconley
> > My commuter (15 miles one way) is a black Clementine (now called Clem L) > with a front rack & basket, fenders and front dynohub, 1x9 gearing, 650B x > 41 Fatty Rumpkins, Nitto Jitensha flat bars at the moment. In my way of > thinking the step-through frame is the only way to go for

[RBW] Another herd in desperate need of thinning

2017-03-22 Thread lconley
I thought I had about 15-16 bikes but wrote it down and came up with 21 including the anticipated HubbuhubbuH so it is definitely time to sell a few. Trying not to become a hoarder, but I guess that ship has sailed. I have two 56 cm Double TT Sams - one 2012 blue headtube built as a single

[RBW] Rivendell tandem builds

2017-03-04 Thread lconley
Orange small frame, silver cranks w/ Phil Wood BBs, MKS sneaker pedals, Rich built wheels,- 40 spoke w/ Phil Wood rear, SON front dynohub, Paul skewers (yes you can get a 145), Paul brakes - cantilever front, touring cantilever rear, Klamper disc, Sun XCD rear derailleur (only polished silver

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