Re: [RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
In my experience adding weight to the handlebars will never improve handling, but then I've never ridden a low trail bike. Low trail handles front weight well, but not necessarily on the handle bars. Porteur style loads above the wheel yes. Handlebars not really. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: 55cm Orange Cheviot
Will post pictures later. Bought in September/October and have used for 1 ~12 mile ride and several short ~1 mile rides to the park with a Yepp Mini on the front. Thinking of going to a SH, or possibly just thinning the herd, either way this bike does not get ridden enough to justify having. Complete Upright w/ fenders and dyno hub - $2200 (new is $2900: $1300 frame and $1391 build kit, plus $55 fenders and extra $190 for dyno wheelset, not counting fender installation or shipping/taxes!) Frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, seat post - $1000 Bay Area preferred but can ship for price of shipping PM me if interested, I posted a WTT trade a week or so ago for a SH, that offer still stands, frame or complete. 51 or 52cm Build is the Build Kit - 650b Upright Bar Sam with the XD2 Wide/Low Crank (170), Claris front der, cork grips, shimano dura ace bar end shifters, 9cm stem, and Schwalbe Marathon tires. No Saddle or Pedals. Extras to the build kit: SKS/ESGE LongBoard Silver Fenders - P50, Front wheel: WHEEL 650B Shimano 3N80 SYN-32H Dyno Rear wheel: WHEEL 650B R36 LX Synergy 8/9). No light, but can sell Luxos B in addition if interested. Alternatively can sell w/o wheelset, or with alternate (build kit) wheelset w/ no Dyno depending. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
for SCIENCE! On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I put the bike in my cart this morning just to see what would happen. Went all the way through the checkout process, included a note explaining I assumed it had already been sold. I was going to do it as an experiment. For SCIENCE! But decided not to click the final button as it would probably just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call to make sure, we all want to rely on amazon level of accuracy for on-line orders, and for the most part rivbike.com does a good job of representing in-stock items, but it looks like the frames/bikes specials are an exception -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I wish somebody would invent an analog realtime voice communication system where a person could identify an intended communication partner, by maybe a 7 to 11 digit unique identification number, and establish a reasonably secure communication tunnel for bidirectional voice communication. If such an invention existed, one could contact Rivendell Bicycle Works over this communication medium and just ask them. If only... Let's debate about whether or not Chris owns that Hilsen or not! Maybe I'll log in and buy it also, and then he and I can arm wrestle for science! It'll be totally SMAFU On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:18:02 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: I guess there was a mixup where the inventory was set 1. So multiple people were able to get in, but APPARENTLY I was the first to see Bill's insane price drop so I guess it's happening?! May as well add some underwear to the order and some kookaburra On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org javascript: wrote: for SCIENCE! On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I put the bike in my cart this morning just to see what would happen. Went all the way through the checkout process, included a note explaining I assumed it had already been sold. I was going to do it as an experiment. For SCIENCE! But decided not to click the final button as it would probably just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh mgian...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call to make sure, we all want to rely on amazon level of accuracy for on-line orders, and for the most part rivbike.com does a good job of representing in-stock items, but it looks like the frames/bikes specials are an exception -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Thought for Sheldon Today
Amen Jim RIP Mr. Brown. On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 8:53:52 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Just wanted to take a moment and mention that today is the date which Sheldon Brown left us. Once upon a time, it was not all that easy to find quality information about bicycle equipment and history. This was back when usenet actually mattered, and listserv's were reasonably cutting edge. It's hard to understate the comprehensive and clearly knowledgeable presence that was Sheldon Brown. He methodically built and expanded a website which brought together his copious helpful posts in the groups and lists. Of course, what made him legendary was not just his technical knowledge, but the humor and enjoyment he brought. For many cyclists, April First will remain Sheldon Brown Day - if you want to know why, start here - http://sheldonbrown.com/5and5.html and then follow the links to other ShelBroCo product announcements. He was an amazing beacon of bicycle knowledge during the early years of the internet. His love of bicycling and selfless sharing set a tone which guides many of us today. Whether it was obscure Whitworth threading or simple, thorough description of wheelbuilding, hub overhauling or flat fixing, the solution was simple - AASHTA... As Always, Sheldon Has the Answer. Tailwinds always, Sheldon! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version
clayton, did you mean you wanted to trade for the upside down edelux 1? i thought the edelux2 upside down is not out yet? and did schmidt make it official that they are making the edelux 2 upside down? On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 2:26:44 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: From what I've heard, they're not shipping quite yet. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:39:45 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: Hi all, Have a like new edelux II with a nice long cable and would like to trade it for the upside down version in same condition. Any tips on stores that still stock it mich appreciated too. Best, Clayton Scott, SF CA -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I guess there was a mixup where the inventory was set 1. So multiple people were able to get in, but APPARENTLY I was the first to see Bill's insane price drop so I guess it's happening?! May as well add some underwear to the order and some kookaburra On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: for SCIENCE! On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I put the bike in my cart this morning just to see what would happen. Went all the way through the checkout process, included a note explaining I assumed it had already been sold. I was going to do it as an experiment. For SCIENCE! But decided not to click the final button as it would probably just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call to make sure, we all want to rely on amazon level of accuracy for on-line orders, and for the most part rivbike.com does a good job of representing in-stock items, but it looks like the frames/bikes specials are an exception -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version
From what I've heard, they're not shipping quite yet. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:39:45 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: Hi all, Have a like new edelux II with a nice long cable and would like to trade it for the upside down version in same condition. Any tips on stores that still stock it mich appreciated too. Best, Clayton Scott, SF CA -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version
Found The trade! Thanks! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I put the bike in my cart this morning just to see what would happen. Went all the way through the checkout process, included a note explaining I assumed it had already been sold. I was going to do it as an experiment. For SCIENCE! But decided not to click the final button as it would probably just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call to make sure, we all want to rely on amazon level of accuracy for on-line orders, and for the most part rivbike.com does a good job of representing in-stock items, but it looks like the frames/bikes specials are an exception -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
The load that you describe (wallet, phone, keys, tools, tube, tire) would be a light load IMO and would have little effect on the handling even in a bag lashed to handlebars/stem. Oddly, on my Redwood, the handling felt much better when carrying a load with a Riv Brand-V handlebar bag than a front rack/rando bag with a similar sized load (around 5 lbs.) While geometry does play a factor, there is some rider sensitivity to handling it seems. If you can, try and make a makeshift tool roll out of a piece of fabric, canvas, tarp, towel, c. Put in everything you intend to carry and lash it to your handlebars with toestraps. Then lash it to saddle/seatpost and see what you prefer. Easy, cheap experiment. David Chicago -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: New to me Bombadil
Okay, I think you folks have convinced me to stick with the silver and gold combo. I might just cover the kickstand plate with a good coat of primer and enjoy the Bomba as is. It's kind of nice to not have to fret over chips and scratches, especially on a mountain bike. Sounds like the bike enjoyed many worldly adventures with its previous owner! On a side note, I weighed the Bomba on a digital scale at the bike shop and was pleasantly surprised to see it weigh in at 26.1 pounds as built. I expected it to be about 30 pounds. I think my Sam weighs about 25 pounds sans accessories. Of course this will quickly change on the Bomba as I add racks and bags. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
The infrastructure for that would be prodigiously expensive, and every person would have to buy some kind of device to tie into that system. It would need regulation, protocols, staffing... no way it could ever happen. Philip www.snarktinker.com On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:51:44 PM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay wrote: I wish somebody would invent an analog realtime voice communication system where a person could identify an intended communication partner, by maybe a 7 to 11 digit unique identification number, and establish a reasonably secure communication tunnel for bidirectional voice communication. If such an invention existed, one could contact Rivendell Bicycle Works over this communication medium and just ask them. If only... Let's debate about whether or not Chris owns that Hilsen or not! Maybe I'll log in and buy it also, and then he and I can arm wrestle for science! It'll be totally SMAFU On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:18:02 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: I guess there was a mixup where the inventory was set 1. So multiple people were able to get in, but APPARENTLY I was the first to see Bill's insane price drop so I guess it's happening?! May as well add some underwear to the order and some kookaburra On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: for SCIENCE! On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I put the bike in my cart this morning just to see what would happen. Went all the way through the checkout process, included a note explaining I assumed it had already been sold. I was going to do it as an experiment. For SCIENCE! But decided not to click the final button as it would probably just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh mgian...@gmail.com wrote: I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call to make sure, we all want to rely on amazon level of accuracy for on-line orders, and for the most part rivbike.com does a good job of representing in-stock items, but it looks like the frames/bikes specials are an exception -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
That smile puts me in mind of the boat in the Tinker’s image for the Entmoot: [Rivendell Jamboree Tee Shirt Preorder!]http://www.biketinker.com/2014/bike-art/rivendell-jamboree-tee-shirt-preorder/ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Lindsay Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 5:54 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site... Wanna see how happy I am for you? [https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2f_i1JmEgc0pgFgId4c5c-QEk8GSlVLS-lP033zprpsWYcIsYIKel4WI]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2f_i1JmEgc0pgFgId4c5c-QEk8GSlVLS-lP033zprpsWYcIsYIKel4WI On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1:26:00 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: Troll. I talked to Jared. It's happening! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I don’t expect the same level of cyber-perfection from a small shop like Riv that also features parallel human service (of, IMO, the finest kind) as I expect from, say, Amazon (which has zero of the human side that’s important to me). YM(and preferences)MV. And I expect the person you got the proactive apology call from was Jared. Must be getting into the heart of winter. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of blakcloud Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 5:08 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site... I did get a call from Jerrod (sp?) saying I did not get the frame. They made a mistake and they said sorry. This is the fifth hiccup that I have experienced from RBW and I really ask myself, how much slack to you have to throw RBW before you just give up? Christopher congratulations on your new frame. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] posted previously?: the great Riv SKS Longboard install video
I video is worth a thousand goddamits! Elegant German engineering in conflict with my mechanical aptitude. http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=85 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB various parts/accessories
you guys are the best. i think im all set up. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:31:35 AM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote: catching up from a previous post. im putting together a touring capable bike for the gf. in no rush, but on a budget. she has a nice looking bike already, so this will be a less used, but sturdier travel bike that can be a little rough around the edges. used for s240 camping trips mostly. looking for these things or variations of these things. perhaps you have some stuff lying around that you dont need or stuff with a few scuffs here and there. ill put what i am hoping to spend. if you have something in that range or, better yet, stuff you just want gone, let me know *700x32-40 ish tires*. something with solid puncture protection. marathon, little big ben, panaracer tg (20-50$) *Pedals-* mks touring or grip king or thin gripster like, old mtb pedals etc (10-20$) . something that will work without clips or straps *seatpost-* 27.2. need not be nitto. silver (0-15$) *saddle- *female specific. wide-ish. comfy. ideally leather, but that's hard to do cheaply (60$) *rear rack-* pannier capable, steel or a good quality aluminum. again, nitto is probably too pricey. and a couple other things i am keeping my eye out for, budget be damned *Carradice camper or saddlesack med* *phil wood or skf bottom bracket 68x113* thanks, drew -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
Troll. I talked to Jared. It's happening! On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:51 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I wish somebody would invent an analog realtime voice communication system where a person could identify an intended communication partner, by maybe a 7 to 11 digit unique identification number, and establish a reasonably secure communication tunnel for bidirectional voice communication. If such an invention existed, one could contact Rivendell Bicycle Works over this communication medium and just ask them. If only... Let's debate about whether or not Chris owns that Hilsen or not! Maybe I'll log in and buy it also, and then he and I can arm wrestle for science! It'll be totally SMAFU On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:18:02 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: I guess there was a mixup where the inventory was set 1. So multiple people were able to get in, but APPARENTLY I was the first to see Bill's insane price drop so I guess it's happening?! May as well add some underwear to the order and some kookaburra On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: for SCIENCE! On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: I put the bike in my cart this morning just to see what would happen. Went all the way through the checkout process, included a note explaining I assumed it had already been sold. I was going to do it as an experiment. For SCIENCE! But decided not to click the final button as it would probably just cause more headache and confusion. Starting to think that even sending this email is adding to the headache. Aaron Young On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Minh mgian...@gmail.com wrote: I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call to make sure, we all want to rely on amazon level of accuracy for on-line orders, and for the most part rivbike.com does a good job of representing in-stock items, but it looks like the frames/bikes specials are an exception -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I did get a call from Jerrod (sp?) saying I did not get the frame. They made a mistake and they said sorry. This is the fifth hiccup that I have experienced from RBW and I really ask myself, how much slack to you have to throw RBW before you just give up? Christopher congratulations on your new frame. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
Wanna see how happy I am for you? https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2f_i1JmEgc0pgFgId4c5c-QEk8GSlVLS-lP033zprpsWYcIsYIKel4WI On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1:26:00 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: Troll. I talked to Jared. It's happening! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] New Steel Alloy what could it mean for bikes
Interesting article made me wonder what this new alloy could mean for bike frames http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21642107-alloy-iron-and-aluminium-good-titanium-tenth -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Silver Roadeo on Blug
On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:25:44 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote: I may be a little behind on my blug reading, the silver roadeo, does anyone recognize the bracket used for the edelux mounting? it looks diy-ish, but i don't recognize the part, i would like to get my own edelux down a little, it's too high at the moment You mean this one? http://41.media.tumblr.com/9b03e726fa5c13a61302e57f775e583b/tumblr_nj60z7zKpq1qe3ngpo7_1280.jpg Good question; I like it, too. I ended up mounting mine like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351739256/in/set-72157623199721925/ I thought getting it a little forward and up would be good, and, it's not been 'bad'; but, in actuality, that mount that you've mentioned, I think I like more. If you figure out where to get one, I'd like to know, too -L -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Silver Roadeo on Blug
I may be a little behind on my blug reading, the silver roadeo, does anyone recognize the bracket used for the edelux mounting? it looks diy-ish, but i don't recognize the part, i would like to get my own edelux down a little, it's too high at the moment -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: 55cm Orange Cheviot
I might be interested in the frame and wheelset only. I'll wait for the pics or you can send them here when you have time. Cheers, Patrick On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 11:02 AM, DS davecst...@gmail.com wrote: Will post pictures later. Bought in September/October and have used for 1 ~12 mile ride and several short ~1 mile rides to the park with a Yepp Mini on the front. Thinking of going to a SH, or possibly just thinning the herd, either way this bike does not get ridden enough to justify having. Complete Upright w/ fenders and dyno hub - $2200 (new is $2900: $1300 frame and $1391 build kit, plus $55 fenders and extra $190 for dyno wheelset, not counting fender installation or shipping/taxes!) Frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, seat post - $1000 Bay Area preferred but can ship for price of shipping PM me if interested, I posted a WTT trade a week or so ago for a SH, that offer still stands, frame or complete. 51 or 52cm Build is the Build Kit - 650b Upright Bar Sam with the XD2 Wide/Low Crank (170), Claris front der, cork grips, shimano dura ace bar end shifters, 9cm stem, and Schwalbe Marathon tires. No Saddle or Pedals. Extras to the build kit: SKS/ESGE LongBoard Silver Fenders - P50, Front wheel: WHEEL 650B Shimano 3N80 SYN-32H Dyno Rear wheel: WHEEL 650B R36 LX Synergy 8/9). No light, but can sell Luxos B in addition if interested. Alternatively can sell w/o wheelset, or with alternate (build kit) wheelset w/ no Dyno depending. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB first used Riv or Riv frame
Not sure where you live but there are two Hillbornes for sale on craigslist in Sunnyvale, CA. They're selling two that were bought the same year (one drops, one upright) so it looks legit. The prices aren't that great if you need to have them shipped. Hillbornes on CL usually sell for under $2000 even in great shape. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/4875048119.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/4875102182.html Too bad you're a 56. There is a nice looking 65c AHH with 700c wheels for $2500. I would be eyeing it if it was 58c with a 650 wheelset (I'm 85pbh)! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4875164831.html John On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:21:34 AM UTC-8, Matthew G wrote: Hi! I’m looking to find a 56cm used frame or complete Hunq/Hillborne. I have been riding a commuter for a few years now and have recently really taken a liking to Rivendell. I want to get something that is a good all-arounder. Good to ride to/from work and also tour on road or trail. No strict budget but brand new is out of my price range. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version
I meant upside down I for downside up II. I know they only made the edelux I upside down. I amallset. Thanks for the headsup though. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:37:26 AM UTC-8, Minh wrote: clayton, did you mean you wanted to trade for the upside down edelux 1? i thought the edelux2 upside down is not out yet? and did schmidt make it official that they are making the edelux 2 upside down? On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 2:26:44 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: From what I've heard, they're not shipping quite yet. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:39:45 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: Hi all, Have a like new edelux II with a nice long cable and would like to trade it for the upside down version in same condition. Any tips on stores that still stock it mich appreciated too. Best, Clayton Scott, SF CA -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version
I got an email from Schmidt the other day stating that the eDeluxe II in upside down version will be available in April. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
Blackcloud, I feel your pain and disappointment, my Brother Bruce was second in line behind Chris quick click! He too missed out on the FF :-( so your not alone. Mr. Allingham, kudos to you on your small shop versus amazon human touch sentiment. Totally agree. I give Riv a bunch of leeway. I probably wouldn't have gotten this fantastic deal either as I don't check the Riv site that often. Super happy for Mr. Chen and the Pyramid of Homers he constructing :-) ~Hugh one 58 cm AHH Smitham On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 7:25:49 PM UTC-8, blakcloud wrote: I thought I just bought it as I just placed the order. Then came to this site to let people know, now I find out after reading this thread it may be already gone. Oh well. . . -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Lars AndersEn archery on the Blug
Whatever you're doing right now, stop. Go look at the vid on RBW's Blug. It is simply awesome, and very thought-provoking. - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Semi-Rivv-y News
I'll let you know how it goes. I rode PBP '07 fixed, and '11 with friction shifting retro Campy, so this is no worse than either of those. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Feb 5, 2015, at 10:03 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful bike, but there's not much that would make me want to ride period correct drivetrain components like that on a brevet. I'm firmly in the modern camp. On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 5:45 PM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: OK, it's not a Rivendell, but I'm very excited about the impending delivery of this very nice Alex Singer from the 1970s sometime in the next few weeks. Fans of classic French handmade bicycles will know why I've lusted after one of these for years. This one became available just as a small financial windfall gave me ability to afford it. It's loaded with the details that make Alex Singer bicycles so distinctive--lugs blended into the top tube, crisp filed lugwork, handmade stem, custom racks, etc. Best of all, it's my size! List members in NorCal can look for it on at least one of the upcome San Francisco brevets. Heartfelt thanks to my wife for letting me buy it! Alex Singer by Campy Only on Flickr. Just follow this link to see and comment on this photo: http://flic.kr/p/qMeY3b Image-1.jpg --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Damaged Book and 2015 Calendar Sale
At Compass Bicycles, we sometimes receive books from overseas that got damaged in shipping. And some of our own books have flaws, from bumped corners to minor manufacturing defects. Most bookstores would sell these books all the same, but we'd rather send you a pristine copy, and sell the damaged ones every couple of years at a reduced price. This is your opportunity to get the following titles at a reduced price: - Bicycle Quarterly's 2015 Calendar - René Herse: The Bikes • The Builder • The Riders - The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles - The Competition Bicycle - Alex Singer (the Japanese book) - Paris-Brest-Paris (the French book) Click here for more information https://janheine.wordpress.com/2015/02/06/damaged-book-and-2015-calendar-sale/. Supplies are limited. Fortunately, we don't have a lot of damaged books! Tailwinds, Jan Heine Compass Bicycles Ltd. www.compasscycle.com Follow our blog at https://janheine.wordpress.com/ -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: 1959 Nicoletti Handmade Italian Town Bike Custom L'Eroica Bicycle
In case anyone here is interested in owning your Rivendell's grandfather. I'm currently selling this on eBay. Very nice, but our new neighborhood isn't very conducive to riding this type of bike. View item: 1959 Nicoletti Handmade Italian Town Bike Custom L'Eroica Bicycle End Time: Feb 9, 2015, 9:05:45 AM PST Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
Obvious, but the more weight, the greater the effect on handling. On my Hunqapillar, I use a small trucksack when bikepacking for my food. That handles great. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 7:11:14 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
Hi Chris, If you can rig it up, try the seat bag on the handlebar to test it out. My experience is that some bikes do great with front weight, some don't. I have a CC, Hunqapillar, and AHH. The CC doesn't handle well with front weight. The Hunqapillar is great with Wald+HUB+HAR. I have an acorn hbar bag on the AHH, but it's not loaded up. Good luck! shoji On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:11:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Semi-Rivv-y News
Congratulations on the find. It is a beautiful bike! On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:34:43 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: I'll let you know how it goes. I rode PBP '07 fixed, and '11 with friction shifting retro Campy, so this is no worse than either of those. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Feb 5, 2015, at 10:03 PM, Jim Bronson jim.b...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Beautiful bike, but there's not much that would make me want to ride period correct drivetrain components like that on a brevet. I'm firmly in the modern camp. On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 5:45 PM, Eric Norris campyo...@me.com javascript: wrote: OK, it's not a Rivendell, but I'm very excited about the impending delivery of this very nice Alex Singer from the 1970s sometime in the next few weeks. Fans of classic French handmade bicycles will know why I've lusted after one of these for years. This one became available just as a small financial windfall gave me ability to afford it. It's loaded with the details that make Alex Singer bicycles so distinctive--lugs blended into the top tube, crisp filed lugwork, handmade stem, custom racks, etc. Best of all, it's my size! List members in NorCal can look for it on at least one of the upcome San Francisco brevets. Heartfelt thanks to my wife for letting me buy it! Alex Singer http://flic.kr/p/qMeY3b by Campy Only https://www.flickr.com/35176895@N03 on Flickr. Just follow this link to see and comment on this photo: http://flic.kr/p/qMeY3b Image-1.jpg --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
i saw the drop by $400 as well, was surprised by such a large drop in price, i think someone would've bought it at $1400 eventually, guess they need to raise cash. the other frames also dropped a little bit since yesterday too (but not by much). there is also a b-stock 60cm cheviot at a great price! On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 7:10:34 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: I think Blakcloud experienced what I just did. If you follow the link to the Riv site, you are still able to place the frame in your cart. I have not attempted to check out, but I am still able to put it in my cart even though Christopher has already bought it. Some kind of glitch in the system no doubt. Any how, safe cycling wishes to all. Chris, we will need a family photo when you have all three built-up! On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1:01:12 AM UTC-5, Dennis Hogan wrote: Huh?? On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 6:49:14 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by someone else but hey we'll have to see what she says On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:36 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: This purchase lends more support to the accusation that you just keep building the same bike over and over. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: My credit card company gives me a float on rationalizing what I just did -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: unused Mystery Bike on the website!
This post had me look at the Web Specials. If you want a Cheviot for a single speed build: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-118.htm $1000 gently used AHH 56cm http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-114.htm Niche, but nice. Like David, I am going to try to keep my stable for a year... including family bikes. That means no new bikes for months! Edwin On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 1:49:26 PM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: Maybe someone else has pointed this out, but I haven’t seen any mention of it. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/wsf-117.htm $3000 is a sweet price for a wonderful bike. You have to ride it to believe it. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
I have a Devil, its the 58cm Speedy, but with the same geometry. I run it with either 700x35 or 700x40 tires depending on fenders or free.I generally run it with a Louis Garneau Handlebar bag http://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/product/827752/1493799/RoadMTB_Cycling_Bags/BOX_H-7.5_CYCLING_BAG And I am maybe not super sensitive, but can barely notice the with/without differences during normal riding. I've never weighed it, but its 10x8x6 and generally full of powerbars, jacket, camera and tools. It is extremely noticeable when riding slow however. This bike basically serves as my beater/cyclocross/commuter. Try it with front weight and you might end up liking it. Scott On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chris, If you can rig it up, try the seat bag on the handlebar to test it out. My experience is that some bikes do great with front weight, some don't. I have a CC, Hunqapillar, and AHH. The CC doesn't handle well with front weight. The Hunqapillar is great with Wald+HUB+HAR. I have an acorn hbar bag on the AHH, but it's not loaded up. Good luck! shoji On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:11:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] New to her wifey bike
Yeahthat green Brooks would look really awesome on that Soma...that is a really nice understated bike; your wife is very lucky On Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 7:37:07 PM UTC-6, James Warren wrote: Or maybe this to complement the graphics: http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Standard-Bicycle-Saddle-Apple/dp/B0048AR05G?tag=metaefficient-20 On Feb 3, 2015, at 5:34 PM, James Warren wrote: Amazing. What a bike! I think you need to add this to it: http://www.dmarge.com/2012/05/brooks-team-pro-white-cmwc-tokyo-saddle.html On Feb 3, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Jim Bronson wrote: Riv content: bought tires and grips from Rivendell for this build. Miesha's cork grips and wire bead 650Bx42 Pasela PT - she does not want flats. Yes, I know the right bar end is missing - it's still a work in progress -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. image.jpg James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net javascript: - 700x33 -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. James Warren jimcw...@earthlink.net javascript: - 700x33 -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
I ride a Cross Check as my commuter beater bike with a porteur rack/big Wald basket combo on the front, usually carrying a big shoulder bag with my work schtuff. I can definitely feel the difference in steering characteristics. Unloaded, the steering is quick and precise. The bike handles sort of OK with a moderate front load and fairly terribly with a heavy one. It is most pronounced approaching a red light at low speed, as it will wander and dive towards the curb. However, I have pretty much gotten used to it and am putting up with it until I replace it with something better, which is soon hopefully. I like the front load config enough that I'm tolerating the bad handling. Depending on your expectations, I think you'll adjust to anything (within reason). KJ On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:26:31 AM UTC-5, Skenry wrote: can barely notice the with/without differences during normal riding. I've never weighed it, but its 10x8x6 and generally full of powerbars, jacket, camera and tools. It is extremely noticeable when riding slow however. This bike basically serves as my beater/cyclocross/commuter. Try it with front weight and you might end up liking it. Scott On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.t...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Hi Chris, If you can rig it up, try the seat bag on the handlebar to test it out. My experience is that some bikes do great with front weight, some don't. I have a CC, Hunqapillar, and AHH. The CC doesn't handle well with front weight. The Hunqapillar is great with Wald+HUB+HAR. I have an acorn hbar bag on the AHH, but it's not loaded up. Good luck! shoji On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:11:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
In my experience adding weight to the handlebars will never improve handling, but then I've never ridden a low trail bike. Conversely, I've encountered better front handling when the load is carried in low-riders, like on a Campee Classic rack, Tubus Tara, or Rivendell Hub Area Racks. A load on the bottom of the fork makes the steering more stable. Unfortunately, this kind of setup requires some sort of front rack, and they can be tricky to fit up correctly. On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: I ride a Cross Check as my commuter beater bike with a porteur rack/big Wald basket combo on the front, usually carrying a big shoulder bag with my work schtuff. I can definitely feel the difference in steering characteristics. Unloaded, the steering is quick and precise. The bike handles sort of OK with a moderate front load and fairly terribly with a heavy one. It is most pronounced approaching a red light at low speed, as it will wander and dive towards the curb. However, I have pretty much gotten used to it and am putting up with it until I replace it with something better, which is soon hopefully. I like the front load config enough that I'm tolerating the bad handling. Depending on your expectations, I think you'll adjust to anything (within reason). KJ On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:26:31 AM UTC-5, Skenry wrote: can barely notice the with/without differences during normal riding. I've never weighed it, but its 10x8x6 and generally full of powerbars, jacket, camera and tools. It is extremely noticeable when riding slow however. This bike basically serves as my beater/cyclocross/commuter. Try it with front weight and you might end up liking it. Scott On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.t...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chris, If you can rig it up, try the seat bag on the handlebar to test it out. My experience is that some bikes do great with front weight, some don't. I have a CC, Hunqapillar, and AHH. The CC doesn't handle well with front weight. The Hunqapillar is great with Wald+HUB+HAR. I have an acorn hbar bag on the AHH, but it's not loaded up. Good luck! shoji On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:11:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
On Feb 6, 2015, at 8:11 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? Depending on the geometry of the bike, a lot to almost none. While we talk a lot about trail in this context, trail is not the only determining factor of how the bike will handle a front load. While it's generally accepted that a low trail bike (say 30 mm) will accommodate a front load better, a bike with a 70 degree head tube will deal with the load differently than a bike with a 75 degree head, even if trail is the same. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: unused Mystery Bike on the website!
I saw, I lusted, I had to promise myself not to look again. Stable must remain stable this year. Going to get my new bike fix vicariously through a friend who is taking delivery of a brand spankin' new AHH this week. My Rivs are each getting re-arranged a little this year to keep me happy. David Charlotte, NC -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] BQ back issues: Winter 2009 to Autumn 2011 (8 issues)
I've got two years' worth of BQ that I'm unloading. Vol. 8 #2 (Winter 2009) through Vol. 10 #1 (Autumn 2011), 8 issues contiguous The first four are coffee-damaged, meaning a cup of coffee had spilled onto the stack and stained one cover pretty badly, and some of the page edges of all four. This was years ago and they were dried out and stored flat. So no pages are stuck together. How does $17 shipped CONUS for the 8 sound? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I think Blakcloud experienced what I just did. If you follow the link to the Riv site, you are still able to place the frame in your cart. I have not attempted to check out, but I am still able to put it in my cart even though Christopher has already bought it. Some kind of glitch in the system no doubt. Any how, safe cycling wishes to all. Chris, we will need a family photo when you have all three built-up! On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1:01:12 AM UTC-5, Dennis Hogan wrote: Huh?? On Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 6:49:14 PM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: Find the thing that makes you happy and do it for the rest of your life I'm rationalizing this by thinking this bike would primarily be ridden by someone else but hey we'll have to see what she says On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:36 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: This purchase lends more support to the accusation that you just keep building the same bike over and over. :) -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: My credit card company gives me a float on rationalizing what I just did On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 6:29 PM, Pondero cj.spin...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, my name is Chris. I have a Hilsen fetish. - Christopher Chen Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
Do you have a photo of your bike with that bag on it? I'm new to all this cargo stuff and it's not obvious to me where and how it attaches. To all, would a bag hanging from the handlebar feel any different than a bag or basket sitting on a rack attached to the front fender?I will try some experiments this weekend and see how I can simulate the load I plan to carry and see how it feels. I've got a couple of cheap Trek rear racks that came off used bikes I bought but I think I would prefer a front load. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:26:31 AM UTC-6, Skenry wrote: I have a Devil, its the 58cm Speedy, but with the same geometry. I run it with either 700x35 or 700x40 tires depending on fenders or free.I generally run it with a Louis Garneau Handlebar bag http://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/product/827752/1493799/RoadMTB_Cycling_Bags/BOX_H-7.5_CYCLING_BAG And I am maybe not super sensitive, but can barely notice the with/without differences during normal riding. I've never weighed it, but its 10x8x6 and generally full of powerbars, jacket, camera and tools. It is extremely noticeable when riding slow however. This bike basically serves as my beater/cyclocross/commuter. Try it with front weight and you might end up liking it. Scott On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.t...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Hi Chris, If you can rig it up, try the seat bag on the handlebar to test it out. My experience is that some bikes do great with front weight, some don't. I have a CC, Hunqapillar, and AHH. The CC doesn't handle well with front weight. The Hunqapillar is great with Wald+HUB+HAR. I have an acorn hbar bag on the AHH, but it's not loaded up. Good luck! shoji On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:11:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
Maybe none of us got it. I got the order verification but maybe it was wrong? On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 8:49 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: Quip on today's BLUG: Today-only price reductions on all the frames in web specials http://www.rivbike.com/Web-Specials-If-Any-s/54.htm. Prices go back up tomorrow. A variety of frames completes and a few Cheviot b-stock frames gotta go. -L -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTT: edelux II for upside down version
Hi all, Have a like new edelux II with a nice long cable and would like to trade it for the upside down version in same condition. Any tips on stores that still stock it mich appreciated too. Best, Clayton Scott, SF CA -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I would think if you got the verification, it's yours, but Might not hurt to call 'em. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:47:23 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote: Maybe none of us got it. I got the order verification but maybe it was wrong? On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 8:49 AM, Leslie leslie...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Quip on today's BLUG: Today-only price reductions on all the frames in web specials http://www.rivbike.com/Web-Specials-If-Any-s/54.htm. Prices go back up tomorrow. A variety of frames completes and a few Cheviot b-stock frames gotta go. -L -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTT: edelux II for upside down version
Peter White, maybe? http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-headlights.asp On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 12:39:45 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: Hi all, Have a like new edelux II with a nice long cable and would like to trade it for the upside down version in same condition. Any tips on stores that still stock it mich appreciated too. Best, Clayton Scott, SF CA -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
I have a VO Randonneur (production, not custom) and have carried as much a 10# in a front bag. Other than the bike feeling heavier, I have not noticed very much of a difference in handling. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:11:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: BQ back issues: Winter 2009 to Autumn 2011 (8 issues)
Thanks all, that was a swift one. They are claimed. Apologies if I did not reply to each of you privately that they were taken-- there were a lot of inquiries. Anton On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 8:34:07 AM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: I've got two years' worth of BQ that I'm unloading. Vol. 8 #2 (Winter 2009) through Vol. 10 #1 (Autumn 2011), 8 issues contiguous The first four are coffee-damaged, meaning a cup of coffee had spilled onto the stack and stained one cover pretty badly, and some of the page edges of all four. This was years ago and they were dried out and stored flat. So no pages are stuck together. How does $17 shipped CONUS for the 8 sound? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: USA built/designed 58cm Hunqapillar Frame (Green) F/F/HS
Hey all, I'm looking to sell my 58cm Green MUSA Rivendell Hunqapillar frame/fork/FSA headset, and thought I'd post here before it goes up on E-Bay. Here's a bit of info: The frame is about 5 months old and does have a few 1-2mm nicks in the paint in about 3 places -mainly a top tube cable guide/seatstay rack boss and typical paint marring on the braze-on faces and dropouts from rack mounting wheel installation. Otherwise it was babied and has worn fenders most of it's short life. I likely won't be able to disassemble the bike to the bare frame for a few days, but pictures could follow if you'd like. I'm asking $1700 shipped/insured, which I'd calculate based on where you'd like it sent via UPS. Feel free to send me your zip code and I can get you a quote. PayPal is always preferred, if you don't mind. I'll be packing it exactly as does Rivendell, using their materials to ensure weight savings and stability. Pictures of the initial build are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/125432464@N02/ Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to answer any questions. Thanks all, -Bryan -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: 1959 Nicoletti Handmade Italian Town Bike Custom L'Eroica Bicycle
Suggestion:add some info regarding the sizing top tube length, seattube, etc.. (Not that I'm interested myself; it's a lovely bike, for sure, but, I sure don't need to add anything at the moment. good luck w/ the sale!) On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:40:39 AM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: In case anyone here is interested in owning your Rivendell's grandfather. I'm currently selling this on eBay. Very nice, but our new neighborhood isn't very conducive to riding this type of bike. View item: 1959 Nicoletti Handmade Italian Town Bike Custom L'Eroica Bicycle http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.viewalt=webid=271762735150 End Time: Feb 9, 2015, 9:05:45 AM PST Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: dyno rear light?
Need a permanent rear dyno light That works for a luxo front with usb dealie. Dear Manny, For a rear wired light, the only really robust solution for hard use is internal wiring runs in my experience. That requires either a frame set up for it already, or modification of your existing frame. Are you willing to get a braze-on added? If so, the Compass Cycles repackaging of the B+M Seculite on a seat-tube braze-on is pretty well-protected and durable once you get the seat-tube braze-on and a down tube wire reinforcement added. The wire runs internally through the bb and up the seattube. You'll have to cut your seatpost to length. You may need to fidget with the grounding wire (run coax vs the light as delivered, which grounds to the frame), as the Luxos U requires a dedicated ground wire and ground isolation from the frame. Modify your frame to run an internal wire down the downtube anyway if you decide to run power to the back of the bike. The minimum is a second 5mm drain hole and a reinforced hole at the down-tube/head-tube area. If your frame is lugged, then you can just drill a hole in the downtube/head tube lug. I'd make it just big enough to clear your (coax) wire + a bit of heat-shrink tubing for reinforcement. Carefully deburr the downtube hole--it is a high-stress area (hence the reinforcement). If you're running a wire to a rack, then consider a run to the non-drive chainstay, an exit through the rear-most vent hole, and drilling your rear rack for the wire. If you're using fenders, a B+M Secula with the coax wire glued/taped in the gutter and a wire exit through the bottom bracket weep hole. A Toplight if you've got a rear rack (a tubus fly is light). Drill the rack for internal wiring so you don't snag the wires and run the wire through the non-drive chainstay. Otherwise? well, anything mounted to a cantilever boss is going to get whacked with hard use. Even the back of the fender location tends to get pushed around in ordinary use, though the lights are generally robust enough that they're not going to die easily. Other solutions are going to be less well-protected. Or just run two seatstay-mounted battery lights. The Cateye tl-au100 (BS) or (G) is reasonably robust, is actually weatherproof when installed correctly, includes a rear reflector, and runs on AA batteries. Get the seatstay-specific mounting brackets for your size seatstay from Peter White or Bike 24 or wherever you find the light. Buy a couple of spares for when you whack them--they're not expensive, and probably cheaper than the paint work after you add braze-ons to your frame for internal wiring. Cheers, Will William M. deRosset Fort Collins, CO On Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:30:49 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: No rack. Small sackville rear mini bag. Im hesitant because most rear lights dont last on my bikes. They usually fall off or break. Need a permanent mount and wiring situation thats clean and out of the way aka wont catch on stuff. any suggestions on mounting and/or rear light would be greatly appreciated. Manny -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: dyno rear light?
Pixeo is great if your have fenders, or you could mount a SON tail light on the seatpost under the bag. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-tl.asp -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: HUNQAPILLAR tire clearance experience, a subsequent design curiosity belated NEW BIKE DAY!
i currently run wtb 2.55 weirwolf on the front and a 2.1 wtb nanoraptor on the rear. plenty of clearance for both, even when run at low psi. they are mounted on 27mm wide rims. no issues. have fun. scott bend, or On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 2:46:54 PM UTC-8, Takashi wrote: I have a 1st generation Hunqapillar. Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro tires (29x2.25) fit fine. They measure about 55mm on my rims (my rims are 19mm wide). If you use wider rims, tires may rub your frame/fork. I have read somewhere that newer Hunqapillar has more tire clearance than old ones. I don't remember where I read it. Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/sets/72157641749379205/ Takashi 2015年2月4日水曜日 2時31分58秒 UTC+9 Ant Ritchey: Hello Riv folk Hunq tribe. Ant in Portland, here. Happy to say I'm the most excited owner of the custom paint jobb'd 62cm 2012 Waterford Hunq (AKA The Silver Fox) that the lovely Keith B posted FS a few months back. (The sideways picture in that post did that paint job so little justice!!!) The bike went through a standard baptism: brutal fenderless solo sunrise mud quest through Forest Park, rack install and a near immediate swapping and switching of bars, stem tires. The 50mm Schwalbe Duremes that came on the Hunq are wonderful tires they are most appreciated additions via their new path in life on the Atlantis. So no surprise here, right? I wanna go bigger on the Hunqapillar. I threw on the biggest I had laying around, some 29 x 2.1 Kenda Small Block 8's. My caliper says 54mm at the widest knob diameter. (I was able to safely squeeze these onto my Atlantis, for the record.) There's some room to go bigger, of course and here's where you all can steer me in the right direction... Gobs of clearance when it comes to the fork and chainstays, but looking at the seat stays it seems like a 60mm/2.35 would be pushing it. I'm on the verge of buying the first set of For-The-Hunq tires and I'd very much appreciate the Good Word of thee Group. I'm looking at some Panaracer 2.2's but would love to max this baby out! Can i go bigger? What's the word? Do you Bombadil riders get more clearance or no? From the design perspective: Probably ain't so easy to make much more clearance in the seat stay zone without doing something funky (ie bowed Atlantis chainstays), but my function/design question is this: why mega wide clearances at the fork chainstays if the seat stay clearance is the ceiling at a mere (sarcasm) 59.5ishmm? Also- if anyone recalls the initial FS posting and thread for this bike, ( --- HERE https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/waterford$20hunq/rbw-owners-bunch/vjPEda_VHYo/KREpRtBXre8J ) there was a mention by the now-previous owner of larger tire clearance edition which roused some questions in the group to little avail. Were early batches of Hunq's maxing out at a more narrow tire? It's no big deal but I admit I am a little confused by this claim. Any and all info greatly appreciated. OK. Enough. I'm gonna go ride now, I swear. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] WTB first used Riv or Riv frame
I have a 56 Romulus for sale. Belongs to my friend. David Sent from my phone On Feb 4, 2015, at 7:21 AM, Matthew G matthewgenite...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! I’m looking to find a 56cm used frame or complete Hunq/Hillborne. I have been riding a commuter for a few years now and have recently really taken a liking to Rivendell. I want to get something that is a good all-arounder. Good to ride to/from work and also tour on road or trail. No strict budget but brand new is out of my price range. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] A Thought for Sheldon Today
He was unique, I only wish he had been with us longer. Google anything about bike repair and his is one of the first to appear. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB first used Riv or Riv frame
Hey Bryan, Thanks for getting back to me. my PBH is about 85.5cm -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: A Thought for Sheldon Today
Thank you Jim. Sheldon was a very special person who had the ability to make complete newbies feel comfortable asking beginner questions. He never made you feel stupid or out of line. I am very fortunate to be the steward of his orange rambouillet and think about him almost daily. Bill On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:53:52 AM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Just wanted to take a moment and mention that today is the date which Sheldon Brown left us. Once upon a time, it was not all that easy to find quality information about bicycle equipment and history. This was back when usenet actually mattered, and listserv's were reasonably cutting edge. It's hard to understate the comprehensive and clearly knowledgeable presence that was Sheldon Brown. He methodically built and expanded a website which brought together his copious helpful posts in the groups and lists. Of course, what made him legendary was not just his technical knowledge, but the humor and enjoyment he brought. For many cyclists, April First will remain Sheldon Brown Day - if you want to know why, start here - http://sheldonbrown.com/5and5.html and then follow the links to other ShelBroCo product announcements. He was an amazing beacon of bicycle knowledge during the early years of the internet. His love of bicycling and selfless sharing set a tone which guides many of us today. Whether it was obscure Whitworth threading or simple, thorough description of wheelbuilding, hub overhauling or flat fixing, the solution was simple - AASHTA... As Always, Sheldon Has the Answer. Tailwinds always, Sheldon! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
Quip on today's BLUG: Today-only price reductions on all the frames in web specials http://www.rivbike.com/Web-Specials-If-Any-s/54.htm. Prices go back up tomorrow. A variety of frames completes and a few Cheviot b-stock frames gotta go. -L -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
Chris, I don't have a good shot of the Speedy Devil all bagged up, but I am happy to take one tonight or in the morning. Its a quick release mount so I'll try to get shots from a few angles for you. Scott On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:44 PM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Do you have a photo of your bike with that bag on it? I'm new to all this cargo stuff and it's not obvious to me where and how it attaches. To all, would a bag hanging from the handlebar feel any different than a bag or basket sitting on a rack attached to the front fender?I will try some experiments this weekend and see how I can simulate the load I plan to carry and see how it feels. I've got a couple of cheap Trek rear racks that came off used bikes I bought but I think I would prefer a front load. On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:26:31 AM UTC-6, Skenry wrote: I have a Devil, its the 58cm Speedy, but with the same geometry. I run it with either 700x35 or 700x40 tires depending on fenders or free.I generally run it with a Louis Garneau Handlebar bag http://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/product/827752/1493799/ RoadMTB_Cycling_Bags/BOX_H-7.5_CYCLING_BAG And I am maybe not super sensitive, but can barely notice the with/without differences during normal riding. I've never weighed it, but its 10x8x6 and generally full of powerbars, jacket, camera and tools. It is extremely noticeable when riding slow however. This bike basically serves as my beater/cyclocross/commuter. Try it with front weight and you might end up liking it. Scott On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.t...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chris, If you can rig it up, try the seat bag on the handlebar to test it out. My experience is that some bikes do great with front weight, some don't. I have a CC, Hunqapillar, and AHH. The CC doesn't handle well with front weight. The Hunqapillar is great with Wald+HUB+HAR. I have an acorn hbar bag on the AHH, but it's not loaded up. Good luck! shoji On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 9:11:14 AM UTC-5, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: How much effect does having a small front rack with either a basket or a bag on it have on a bikes steering? My primary concern is carrying capacity. I want to be able to carry the usual wallet, cell phone, car keys, spare tube, tire levers and maybe some allen wrenches but I also want to move to higher performance tires and am considering carrying a spare tire since I'm a 400 lb rider and a damaged tire is probably more likely for me than others. I've got a great little seat bag that will hold everything but the tire. A secondary concern is that my Devil is a perfectly suitable bike in every aspect except for the front-end handling. I've been riding 700c bikes with MTB geometry since 1995 and I just can't get used to the Devil's 60mm of traileven with 40mm tires. Would the extra weight on the front make it handle more like a higher trail bike or would it just increase the wheel flop? -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] 56cm 650B Toyo Homer for sale on RBW site...
I think the best thing to do for these frame/bike web specials is that you really need to call to make sure, we all want to rely on amazon level of accuracy for on-line orders, and for the most part rivbike.com does a good job of representing in-stock items, but it looks like the frames/bikes specials are an exception -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB various parts/accessories
catching up from a previous post. im putting together a touring capable bike for the gf. in no rush, but on a budget. she has a nice looking bike already, so this will be a less used, but sturdier travel bike that can be a little rough around the edges. used for s240 camping trips mostly. looking for these things or variations of these things. perhaps you have some stuff lying around that you dont need or stuff with a few scuffs here and there. ill put what i am hoping to spend. if you have something in that range or, better yet, stuff you just want gone, let me know *700x32-40 ish tires*. something with solid puncture protection. marathon, little big ben, panaracer tg (20-50$) *Pedals-* mks touring or grip king or thin gripster like, old mtb pedals etc (10-20$) . something that will work without clips or straps *seatpost-* 27.2. need not be nitto. silver (0-15$) *saddle- *female specific. wide-ish. comfy. ideally leather, but that's hard to do cheaply (60$) *rear rack-* pannier capable, steel or a good quality aluminum. again, nitto is probably too pricey. and a couple other things i am keeping my eye out for, budget be damned *Carradice camper or saddlesack med* *phil wood or skf bottom bracket 68x113* thanks, drew -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Handling effects of a front rack/basket/bag....
To all, would a bag hanging from the handlebar feel any different than a bag or basket sitting on a rack attached to the front fender?I will try some experiments this weekend and see how I can simulate the load I plan to carry and see how it feels. I've got a couple of cheap Trek rear racks that came off used bikes I bought but I think I would prefer a front load. In my experience, the lower the better. In order of worst to best: A bag mounted to the handlebar (like Scott's example) is the highest and should increase front wheel flop. A bag mounted on a rack above the wheel (like a small trunksack, or most Randonneur-style boxy bags) will be high and will still affect handling, but not as severely as the same load on the handlebars. Panniers on the side of the wheel, but hanging from the top of the rack (imagine side panniers on a Nitto Big Front rack, for example) should feel more neutral. A bag at the bottom of the fork actually stabilizes handling. My opinion/experience, YMMV. But I don't think a bag mounted only to the handlebars would improve the handling of your bike. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
