Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
BTW It is usually much less expensive to purchase Carridice bags and racks 
from UK websites. Any UK products really, Shipping is often quite low or 
free, and you are expempt from the 21% UK VAT. I use SJS a lot. 
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:10:53 PM UTC+3, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:

 I commute with a Carradice Super C. For years I used the following setup 
 without any major issues:
 1. The q/r mechanism of the bagman and an axiom journey rack on my main 
 commuting bike, a Sam Hillborne
 2. A bagman expedition q/r on the Brompton I use for backup
  
 Carradice recently came out with this 
 http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=productunder=rangeproduct_id=136
 The maximum weight is 6 kg vs 10 for the bagman, but I bought one anyway 
 and have been using it successfully for a few months now. 
 Commuting loads, not groceries.
  
 Jay

 On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:09:28 AM UTC+3, Avery Wilson wrote:

 Another vote for the standoff here. I've got the large Acorn saddlebag 
 (looks like a copy of carradice nelson)  that comes with the leather cuff 
 standoff, and it's just great! 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
I commute with a Carradice Super C. For years I used the following setup 
without any major issues:
1. The q/r mechanism of the bagman and an axiom journey rack on my main 
commuting bike, a Sam Hillborne
2. A bagman expedition q/r on the Brompton I use for backup
 
Carradice recently came out with this 
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=productunder=rangeproduct_id=136
The maximum weight is 6 kg vs 10 for the bagman, but I bought one anyway 
and have been using it successfully for a few months now. 
Commuting loads, not groceries.
 
Jay

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:09:28 AM UTC+3, Avery Wilson wrote:

 Another vote for the standoff here. I've got the large Acorn saddlebag 
 (looks like a copy of carradice nelson)  that comes with the leather cuff 
 standoff, and it's just great! 

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[RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Dave Johnston
I think at some point it makes a lot more sense to just put on a light rear 
rack like the Tubus Fly (341g) or Vega. When not being used I think it 
looks alot better than an empty bagman or Marks rack. Allows some panniers 
as needed for grocery runs.

Now having said that I like to keep a couple bikes rack free, and will 
throw on an unsupported carradice during the winter, mainly in order to 
carry fairly light stuff like extra layers.

Once set up the racks can come on and off pretty fast, although I never 
seem to do that. I just choose a different bike.

-Dave

On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 1:49:23 PM UTC-4, David Banzer wrote:

 I'd like to run a larger saddlebag on my Redwood for longer rides/short 
 tours/commuting/grocery runs. There are upper rack mounts that I could 
 utilize. Not really looking to put on a full rear rack, just something to 
 support a Carradice Camper sized bag. I had a Hupe at one point on another 
 bike, would consider it as a last resort. 
 Any suggestions? 
 David 
 Chicago

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Re: [RBW] 'Fat tires' featured on front page of Sac Bee

2015-05-13 Thread Ron Mc
I think from selection and ad copy on Rivendell's website, you can see 
Grant leans toward tough over cushy and light.  But I sure most riders go 
for flat resistance above all else.  I'm also fairly certain Gatorskins are 
the number one selling tire out there.  A sort by popularity search on 
biketiresdirect supports my theory.  
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/search/training-recreation-road-tires
 

 I know many people who will choose puncture resistance over ride quality. 




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[RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Ginz
This is what I did.  I run a Tubus Airy (an expensive Titanium Fly) as a 
saddlebag support and it also carries small panniers when needed.I ride 
very small frames so I didn't really have room for the traditional 
saddlebag support.

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Re: [RBW] Redwood Rebuilt.

2015-05-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Nice build. I'm glad the crankset/bb got a good home. What rings are you
using? -- the 52/38 compact set I had? What granny?

I think that 7410 crank is the nicest Shimano ever made.

On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 5:53 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:

 Swapped out some parts on my Redwood...
 Added:
 Selle-Anatomica Saddle
 Nitto B132 Handlebars
 Newbaum's Burnt Orange Tape (clear shellacked - matches parts of the
 headbadge)
 Dura Ace Crankset (thanks Patrick!) with Phil BB and cobbled together
 chainrings (chopped up triplizer as outer ring)
 Alloy Bell
 Bags (very light commuting mode, and coffee kit rides)

 Couldn't help but take photos when I got home:
 http://s821.photobucket.com/user/dabanzer/slideshow/Rivendell%20Redwood?sort=6

 David
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[RBW] Re: Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread Matthew J
Not a trail rider, but have thumbies on my tour bike.  Much prefer that set 
up to bar ends which always seemed awkward to me.  Caveat - the thumbies 
are on an Alba bar.  Midge drops bar end may be a better reach.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:32:35 AM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote:

 Morning, all.

 I found a set of On One Midge bars on the local CL. I'm really excited 
 about them.

 I have a set of Silver bar ends I put on there for now, but I'm curious 
 about putting thumbies on the bars instead, and was curious if anyone has 
 experience with it. I know it's going to be a matter of personal 
 preference, but does anyone have any first hand experience? I'm nervous 
 about the bar ends getting banged up protruding too much for riding trails?

 Thanks,
 Mike


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[RBW] 58 Betty Foy on CR list Denver

2015-05-13 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5006874681.html

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[RBW] Re: Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread Ron Mc
I really dig thumbies on my MAP bars - getting the right spacing is 
everything.  But otherwise, I like bar ends on my moustache bars.  

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Viner/aP3180017.jpg



On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:32:35 AM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote:

 Morning, all.

 I found a set of On One Midge bars on the local CL. I'm really excited 
 about them.

 I have a set of Silver bar ends I put on there for now, but I'm curious 
 about putting thumbies on the bars instead, and was curious if anyone has 
 experience with it. I know it's going to be a matter of personal 
 preference, but does anyone have any first hand experience? I'm nervous 
 about the bar ends getting banged up protruding too much for riding trails?

 Thanks,
 Mike


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[RBW] Re: Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado


I love my Thumbies on my Albatross bars. Shifting becomes second nature.


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[RBW] Re: Combining small Nitto rack with Tektro hanger?

2015-05-13 Thread Ginz
Reviving an old thread that I found useful last night...

I managed to mount the Nitto Mini rack to a Hunqapillar fork that, because 
of brake shudder, requires the Tektro brake hanger that mounts to the fork 
crown.  The rack and the hanger need to coexist in the fork crown hole. 
 However, the hanger changes the angle of the rack such that the stays 
don't align with the fork's braze-ons (not even close)  

This was my solution:

Step 1: Dremel out the recess in the Tektro hanger so that the knuckle on 
the Nitto rack's mounting stud recesses into the Tektro hanger.  The toothy 
washer is still required behind the brake hanger.
Step 2: Put the rack into a bench vice and trim the mounting stud by maybe 
50mm
Step 3: Find  the shortest recessed allen nut you can (from an old sidepull 
brake), trimming it with a hacksaw if necessary. This will replace the 
nylock nut that comes with the rack.
Step 4: Test fit. Bend the rack's mounting stud a bit allowing the stays to 
better align with your fork's braze-ons or p-clamps.  It shouldn't take 
much bending.

Done!

I considering doing something with a Mark's rack but I already had the 
Nitto Mini and am happy with the results.

Ginz

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[RBW] Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread Mike K.
Morning, all.

I found a set of On One Midge bars on the local CL. I'm really excited 
about them.

I have a set of Silver bar ends I put on there for now, but I'm curious 
about putting thumbies on the bars instead, and was curious if anyone has 
experience with it. I know it's going to be a matter of personal 
preference, but does anyone have any first hand experience? I'm nervous 
about the bar ends getting banged up protruding too much for riding trails?

Thanks,
Mike

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
I am 99% sure Jan runs his lamp on the left.  I always go center or left. 
 I got into a debate over it and I'm convinced it is splitting hairs either 
way.  



On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:59:40 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:

 I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm 
 featured on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it 
 is, but I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always 
 struggle with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.

 Now my question is: for those in countries where you drive on the right, 
 which side do you put your light on, if you have to sacrifice a little tire 
 blockage on the other side?
 Left so that those coming at you and turning left will see you better?
 Right so that those turning on to your road from the right will see you?

 Does it really matter?

 I've got one bike with a centered light and one on the left, but then I 
 saw a picture of Jan's bike with a light on the right and I know there is 
 nothing on his bike that is not well thought out, unlike mine, where things 
 get thrown places all the time without a real consideration for why or how.

 Edwin


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Re: [RBW] Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread Dan McNamara
I have bar-ends on my Midge setup and am pretty happy with it. The bar ends add 
a little more room for my hands in the drops. I used Shimano bar-ends as they 
are a little shorter than the Silver ones. 

Never had a problem with the shifters hitting my knees but I have the bars up 
high dirt drop style. 

It does make for a wide cockpit though. 

- Dan

Marin, CA



 On May 13, 2015, at 7:32 AM, Mike K. mikehkai...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Morning, all.
 
 I found a set of On One Midge bars on the local CL. I'm really excited about 
 them.
 
 I have a set of Silver bar ends I put on there for now, but I'm curious about 
 putting thumbies on the bars instead, and was curious if anyone has 
 experience with it. I know it's going to be a matter of personal preference, 
 but does anyone have any first hand experience? I'm nervous about the bar 
 ends getting banged up protruding too much for riding trails?
 
 Thanks,
 Mike
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Re: [RBW] Re: Two Fish Strap on Bottle Cage?

2015-05-13 Thread Philip Kim
I got the twofish as well. I haven;t found a good way to use them.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 5:02:46 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

 I probably sounded sarcastic when I asked my question, and sorry if so. 
 But my question is serious: what are the step by steps to keeping the 
 Twofish cage from rotating on a seat tube? I've tried all sorts of add-on 
 cages, and the TF is the best -- *except* that I couldn't keep it from 
 rotating under a 28 oz bottle.

 Not for seat tube? Wet surfaces before mating? Clean I understand.

 If I can get one to work properly, I'll buy at least 2 more.

 Thanks.

 I wrote a few days ago:

 *Robert: If I can discover how to strap a TwoFish to my seat tube (not 
 seat post!) so that it doesn't rotate when I remove the bottle, I'll buy 
 another one to replace the one I sold. In all but one crucial thing I found 
 it the ideal solution to stupidly having a frame built with only down tube 
 bottle cage mounts.*

 *What is the trick to mounting it securely to a seat tube? Can you 
 describe clearly (imagine you are talking to someone slightly dimwitted and 
 with no mechanical talent -- details, in short, simple phrases) so that it 
 be so securely mounted as to hold a 64 oz or 40 oz full bottle without 
 rotating when the bottle is removed? (Again, seat tube, not seat post.) I 
 could not get the one I owned for a couple of years to stay put; 28 oz 
 bottles.*

 *FWIW, I've tried many other clamp on substitutes and even if they didn't 
 rotate, they were unsatisfactory in other ways. *

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 javascript: wrote:

 Hello Ginz and the Talk Group,

 Im Robert Studdiford, President of Twofish Unlimited. Our Quick Cage 
 will work fine on your seat post on any trail. Our cages have been raced on 
 and off road for almost twenty years now and the design has allowed cyclist 
 to go long distances with confidence and function not designed into their 
 frames. As a  case in-point, my good friend Dan Hensley just took first 
 place in the single speed category of the Trans Continental Divide race 
 using two Quick cages, one on either side of his ridge forks holding 24oz 
 bottles and he never lost one. We make all of our cages here in the USA 
 and  we can hold bottles from 16oz all the way up to 64oz. When you hit 
 40oz of fluid you don't want to bolt a cage on to your frame to hold that 
 weight as it will, over time ,fatigue the metal around the lugs due to the 
 vibration and they will fail leaving your bike compromised and not so good 
 to ride... We use our patented block and strap mounting method to spread 
 the weight out and yet firmly hold the load without damaging your frame. 
 Make sure your frame is clean and the mating surface of the block is clean 
 when installing and everything should work just fine. The other thing that 
 is nice with our cages is that if you don't need them they come off easily.
 In closing, I made this cage because my GT RST 1 Team circa 1994 did not 
 have two waterbottle brackets for cages and at the time there was no Camel 
 Back goin on so, I needed to take water with me and the seat post was the 
 only space open for me to use so...that's the origin of the Quick Cage and 
 it still works today.


 On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 6:45:10 AM UTC-7, Ginz wrote:

 Hi folks,

 Does anyone have the Two Fish strap on bottle cage?  Would it work on a 
 tall seat post on a bumpy trail (with extra strap around the bottle) or is 
 it a bit wobbly for that?

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[RBW] Re: What's the best 27 tire you know of?

2015-05-13 Thread Geoff Cisler
I've wanted to get these for a bike I have (I've ridden the 650b version 
and liked them well enough)
http://store.somafab.com/sonewxp27skt.html
they have them in 1.125 and 1.25.

Geoff 
Boston, MA

On Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 8:13:07 PM UTC-4, Zach Duval wrote:

 And do you know of a good deal on it?

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Re: [RBW] Homer Lives Again

2015-05-13 Thread Chris Chen
Bob K at Bantam did the repair, the paint was done in Eugene but I don't
know who...

http://www.bantambicycles.com/bloggy-business/

On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:32 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J 
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:

  Oh, my – I LOVE that color.  Nice work.



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 *Subject:* [RBW] Homer Lives Again



 Out of commission since September, back from the painter's...



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[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Wood Hubs New Nitto Albatross HT Nitto BIG rear rack

2015-05-13 Thread Kendallspower
They are in the thread. U can't see them?

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:09:59 PM UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote:

 Do you have photos?

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[RBW] MUSA knickers and eating bacon!

2015-05-13 Thread Lungimsam
Sounds interesting.
But I can't get past what all the fatty food might do to my arteries.

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Re: [RBW] Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Man, makes me like Tubus. I've carried 40 lb on many Flys (Flies?) many a
mile with no problems.

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 I run the large on a big campee rear rack because I broke an R-14 by
 overloading it. Yeah it's my fault, but sometimes you want to put 40 pounds
 in a large saddlesack and this lets you do that.

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Re: [RBW] Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread Kellie
I never got comfortable with bar end and have put thumbies on both bikes I've 
built in the last year; drops and albatross bars. If you already have bar ends 
get the Paul thumbies; that's what on my Saluki.

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Re: [RBW] MUSA knickers and eating bacon!

2015-05-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Since December, I've lost 10+ lbs (175 down to south of 165 on a good day)
on beer and chips!*

*Well, other things as well: pasta, potatoes, bread, cake when my daughter
makes one and I have to sample it; as well as a lot of wine, cheese, veg,
corn tortillas (far better than flour!) and a little red and white meat.**

**And I wasn't even trying. Perhaps I have a tumor.

However you do it, it's nice having to take in the waists of your trousers!

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[RBW] MUSA knickers and eating bacon!

2015-05-13 Thread Lungimsam
On the flip side of this, I just saw a documentary about plant based diets. The 
scientists were saying that eating animal products causes skyrocketing cancer 
stats in animal eating populations.
This is what upsets me about hearing about these diets - no one agrees and each 
side has proofs to back up their arguments.
In the meantime, I get lost in the whorl of confusion and just toss my hands in 
the air and eat whatever.

But it would be nice to lose 15-20 lbs, as I am middle aged now and not as trim 
as when I was younger.

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[RBW] Semi-annual shoutout to Riv's box packing

2015-05-13 Thread Joe Bernard
I just got my new shorts, t-shirt and coffee mug, and, seriously..have you 
ever seen another company which puts so much effort into putting stuff into 
boxes in such a perfectly efficient manner? I picture Dave or Will or 
Meisha - I don't actually know who does it - laying the order on the table 
like a puzzle, then standing back and saying, Time for genius! They're 
very good :)

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Re: [RBW] MUSA knickers and eating bacon!

2015-05-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to add olive oil and butter -- lots of these.

On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 10:52 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:

 Since December, I've lost 10+ lbs (175 down to south of 165 on a good day)
 on beer and chips!*

 *Well, other things as well: pasta, potatoes, bread, cake when my daughter
 makes one and I have to sample it; as well as a lot of wine, cheese, veg,
 corn tortillas (far better than flour!) and a little red and white meat.**

 **And I wasn't even trying. Perhaps I have a tumor.

 However you do it, it's nice having to take in the waists of your trousers!

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Re: [RBW] Semi-annual shoutout to Riv's box packing

2015-05-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Their packing of bikes and frames is truly art -- a minor art, no doubt,
but as perfect as I've seen them done.


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[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Here's one recent-ish photo of Jan's bike with the lamp on the left

https://janheine.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/13_rainier_backdoor.jpg?w=640h=436



On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:30:42 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:

 I am 99% sure Jan runs his lamp on the left.  I always go center or left. 
  I got into a debate over it and I'm convinced it is splitting hairs either 
 way.  



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 I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm 
 featured on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it 
 is, but I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always 
 struggle with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.

 Now my question is: for those in countries where you drive on the right, 
 which side do you put your light on, if you have to sacrifice a little tire 
 blockage on the other side?
 Left so that those coming at you and turning left will see you better?
 Right so that those turning on to your road from the right will see you?

 Does it really matter?

 I've got one bike with a centered light and one on the left, but then I 
 saw a picture of Jan's bike with a light on the right and I know there is 
 nothing on his bike that is not well thought out, unlike mine, where things 
 get thrown places all the time without a real consideration for why or how.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Two Fish Strap on Bottle Cage?

2015-05-13 Thread Patrick Moore
I probably sounded sarcastic when I asked my question, and sorry if so. But
my question is serious: what are the step by steps to keeping the Twofish
cage from rotating on a seat tube? I've tried all sorts of add-on cages,
and the TF is the best -- *except* that I couldn't keep it from rotating
under a 28 oz bottle.

Not for seat tube? Wet surfaces before mating? Clean I understand.

If I can get one to work properly, I'll buy at least 2 more.

Thanks.

I wrote a few days ago:

*Robert: If I can discover how to strap a TwoFish to my seat tube (not seat
post!) so that it doesn't rotate when I remove the bottle, I'll buy another
one to replace the one I sold. In all but one crucial thing I found it the
ideal solution to stupidly having a frame built with only down tube bottle
cage mounts.*

*What is the trick to mounting it securely to a seat tube? Can you describe
clearly (imagine you are talking to someone slightly dimwitted and with no
mechanical talent -- details, in short, simple phrases) so that it be so
securely mounted as to hold a 64 oz or 40 oz full bottle without rotating
when the bottle is removed? (Again, seat tube, not seat post.) I could not
get the one I owned for a couple of years to stay put; 28 oz bottles.*

*FWIW, I've tried many other clamp on substitutes and even if they didn't
rotate, they were unsatisfactory in other ways. *

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 Hello Ginz and the Talk Group,

 Im Robert Studdiford, President of Twofish Unlimited. Our Quick Cage will
 work fine on your seat post on any trail. Our cages have been raced on and
 off road for almost twenty years now and the design has allowed cyclist to
 go long distances with confidence and function not designed into their
 frames. As a  case in-point, my good friend Dan Hensley just took first
 place in the single speed category of the Trans Continental Divide race
 using two Quick cages, one on either side of his ridge forks holding 24oz
 bottles and he never lost one. We make all of our cages here in the USA
 and  we can hold bottles from 16oz all the way up to 64oz. When you hit
 40oz of fluid you don't want to bolt a cage on to your frame to hold that
 weight as it will, over time ,fatigue the metal around the lugs due to the
 vibration and they will fail leaving your bike compromised and not so good
 to ride... We use our patented block and strap mounting method to spread
 the weight out and yet firmly hold the load without damaging your frame.
 Make sure your frame is clean and the mating surface of the block is clean
 when installing and everything should work just fine. The other thing that
 is nice with our cages is that if you don't need them they come off easily.
 In closing, I made this cage because my GT RST 1 Team circa 1994 did not
 have two waterbottle brackets for cages and at the time there was no Camel
 Back goin on so, I needed to take water with me and the seat post was the
 only space open for me to use so...that's the origin of the Quick Cage and
 it still works today.


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 Hi folks,

 Does anyone have the Two Fish strap on bottle cage?  Would it work on a
 tall seat post on a bumpy trail (with extra strap around the bottle) or is
 it a bit wobbly for that?

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
Haha.  Could be. 

When I got in the debate, some folks from back East pointed out that deers 
randomly jumping out of the woods and into you are a big safety risk, so 
you should run the lamp on the right to see more of what's happening off 
the road to the right.  I can't say I was convinced that the argument was 
compelling.  Some others said that they can't handle having the QR lever 
and the light connectors on the same side, that their fingers get all 
tangled with one or the other.  Again, that really seemed like a stretch to 
me.  I prefer using one hand to hold the bike up, and the other hand to 
close the QR and deal with the wire connectors.  

Splitting hairs, all around.  Now it's easier to just say I do it like Jan 
does.  

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 Bill,

 Pictures don't lie, but my memory does!

 Maybe I was thinking of his riding companions:
 [image: early]


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[RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread David Banzer
Bagman Expedition arrived today. I have a bag that'll work with it. Will 
give it a try with a moderate load and see.
Other question: how much weight would be advisable on typical saddle loops 
(Brooks and SA specifically) and seatpost w/standoff?
David
Chicago

On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 12:49:23 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:

 I'd like to run a larger saddlebag on my Redwood for longer rides/short 
 tours/commuting/grocery runs. There are upper rack mounts that I could 
 utilize. Not really looking to put on a full rear rack, just something to 
 support a Carradice Camper sized bag. I had a Hupe at one point on another 
 bike, would consider it as a last resort. 
 Any suggestions? 
 David 
 Chicago

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[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread David Banzer
I would think as long as a bag or the front wheel doesn't obstruct the 
beam, that it really is splitting hairs as Bill says. The beams of the 
latest dynamo lights are very impressive and I would think mounting 
position shifted by a few inches (because that really is all it is) 
shouldn't matter. For visibility to motorists, I think reflective 
fabric/tape does the job.
David
Chicago

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 2:58:02 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:

 Haha.  Could be. 

 When I got in the debate, some folks from back East pointed out that deers 
 randomly jumping out of the woods and into you are a big safety risk, so 
 you should run the lamp on the right to see more of what's happening off 
 the road to the right.  I can't say I was convinced that the argument was 
 compelling.  Some others said that they can't handle having the QR lever 
 and the light connectors on the same side, that their fingers get all 
 tangled with one or the other.  Again, that really seemed like a stretch to 
 me.  I prefer using one hand to hold the bike up, and the other hand to 
 close the QR and deal with the wire connectors.  

 Splitting hairs, all around.  Now it's easier to just say I do it like 
 Jan does.  

 On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:50:14 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:

 Bill,

 Pictures don't lie, but my memory does!

 Maybe I was thinking of his riding companions:
 [image: early]



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[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Edwin W
Bill,

Pictures don't lie, but my memory does!

Maybe I was thinking of his riding companions:
[image: early]

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell's May 12 e-mail

2015-05-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
I've got the bad judgement bit down! Not sure I grasp the rest of the 
equation though. Perhaps some more dumb-assery will help. Sardonic grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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 Has a lot of references  short quotes related to the value of 
 experience.  My favorite is Good judgment comes from experience; 
 experience comes from bad judgment.  

 dougP


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[RBW] Re: Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread dougP
Mike:

I went to thumbies a year ago when I first started playing with upright 
bars, and really like 'em a lot.  I find I can move the lever toward me by 
just nudging it, and away by either thumb push (as intended) or using the 
plump part of my hand at the base of my thumb, sort of twisting it.  I've 
used them on On One Mary, Origin 8 spacebar, generic flat straight bar, and 
Scott ATs.  

dougP

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 7:32:35 AM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote:

 Morning, all.

 I found a set of On One Midge bars on the local CL. I'm really excited 
 about them.

 I have a set of Silver bar ends I put on there for now, but I'm curious 
 about putting thumbies on the bars instead, and was curious if anyone has 
 experience with it. I know it's going to be a matter of personal 
 preference, but does anyone have any first hand experience? I'm nervous 
 about the bar ends getting banged up protruding too much for riding trails?

 Thanks,
 Mike


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Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Clayton.sf
I am left guy myself. That being said in the past I have run it on teh 
right and it was fine too.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:26:34 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Right side, for me. I prefer to mount my lights above and centered to the 
 fork crown, since this avoids a big wheel shadow, but in practice, mounting 
 it on the right and below the top of the tire or fender, the shadow has not 
 been a real problem. And as far as I can tell, the wheel presents little 
 hindrance to visibility to oncoming traffic. 

 I like it on the right because it illuminates a little better the 
 sometimes ragged and debris-strewn right edge of the road, which is always 
 near my tire. 

 On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:59:40 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote:

 I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm featured 
 on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it is, but 
 I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always struggle 
 with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.

 Now my question is: for those in countries where you drive on the right, 
 which side do you put your light on, if you have to sacrifice a little tire 
 blockage on the other side?
 Left so that those coming at you and turning left will see you better?
 Right so that those turning on to your road from the right will see you?



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[RBW] Rivendell's May 12 e-mail

2015-05-13 Thread dougP
Has a lot of references  short quotes related to the value of experience.  
My favorite is Good judgment comes from experience; experience comes from 
bad judgment.  

dougP

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Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Right side, for me. I prefer to mount my lights above and centered to the
fork crown, since this avoids a big wheel shadow, but in practice, mounting
it on the right and below the top of the tire or fender, the shadow has not
been a real problem. And as far as I can tell, the wheel presents little
hindrance to visibility to oncoming traffic.

I like it on the right because it illuminates a little better the sometimes
ragged and debris-strewn right edge of the road, which is always near my
tire.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:59:40 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote:

 I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm featured
 on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it is, but
 I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always struggle
 with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.

 Now my question is: for those in countries where you drive on the right,
 which side do you put your light on, if you have to sacrifice a little tire
 blockage on the other side?
 Left so that those coming at you and turning left will see you better?
 Right so that those turning on to your road from the right will see you?


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[RBW] Re: Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Kevin Lindsey
For what it's worth, I put mine on the right side 'cause I'm right handed. 
 It's a small matter, but I find it easier to turn it off and on with my 
strong hand, especially when I'm at speed, riding over rough ground, or 
otherwise having to pay attention to where I'm going.   Of course, if you 
let the light run all the time, then I suppose it doesn't matter which side 
it goes on.
Kevin

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:59:40 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote:

 I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm 
 featured on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it 
 is, but I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always 
 struggle with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.

 Now my question is: for those in countries where you drive on the right, 
 which side do you put your light on, if you have to sacrifice a little tire 
 blockage on the other side?
 Left so that those coming at you and turning left will see you better?
 Right so that those turning on to your road from the right will see you?

 Does it really matter?

 I've got one bike with a centered light and one on the left, but then I 
 saw a picture of Jan's bike with a light on the right and I know there is 
 nothing on his bike that is not well thought out, unlike mine, where things 
 get thrown places all the time without a real consideration for why or how.

 Edwin


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[RBW] Re: Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread EGNolan
I use Midge bars on one bike and had put bar ends on, but never switched 
the cables from the downtube shifters. I took the bar ends off as I always 
hit them with my knee when mounting/dismounting  what have you. On the 
trails this would be especially problematic, so I'd put the thumbies  some 
interruptor levers on if I were in your position. 
 
Best,
Eric
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:52:56 AM UTC-4, Jon Dukeman in the 
foothills of Colorado wrote:



 I love my Thumbies on my Albatross bars. Shifting becomes second nature.



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Re: [RBW] Redwood Rebuilt.

2015-05-13 Thread Jim Bronson
Lovely pics.  I need to do something with my redwood.  It's been in the
stand for about the last two months.
On May 12, 2015 6:53 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:

 Swapped out some parts on my Redwood...
 Added:
 Selle-Anatomica Saddle
 Nitto B132 Handlebars
 Newbaum's Burnt Orange Tape (clear shellacked - matches parts of the
 headbadge)
 Dura Ace Crankset (thanks Patrick!) with Phil BB and cobbled together
 chainrings (chopped up triplizer as outer ring)
 Alloy Bell
 Bags (very light commuting mode, and coffee kit rides)

 Couldn't help but take photos when I got home:
 http://s821.photobucket.com/user/dabanzer/slideshow/Rivendell%20Redwood?sort=6

 David
 Chicago

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[RBW] MUSA knickers and eating bacon!

2015-05-13 Thread Liesl
I just swung by RivHQ on my way from SFO to Arcata (as if it's on the way; made 
the whole family make the pilgrimage with me). Rode the little Clementine and 
it's a blast!

But the really fun news for me is that after spending 4 months living the 
eat-bacon-don't-jog -life, I have a younger body. Both Erin and I have lost 
15-20 pounds each. I have always wanted MUSA knickers but whenever I tried them 
on, shall we just say they weren't flattering. But no longer! I slipped on a 
pair of smalls, emerged from the dressing stall, and Erin said, hey! Those 
don't look too bad! In fact, they look good! I think you should get 'em. About 
10 minutes later, Erin was trying a pair on and decided to get some, too!

So any of you out there are like Erin and me, meaning have put on some pounds 
here and there in your 40's and 50's and have gotten to the point where you're 
loosening belts and getting bigger and bigger clothes...give the bacon life a 
try ! We both feel healthier andike we are finally eating totally fresh good 
food.

Thanks grant!

RCW

PS. Erin's dad is not the proud owner of a MUSA moleskin Father's Day shirt and 
a matching stripey pirate shirt. All in the family!

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[RBW] FS: Phil Wood Hubs New Nitto Albatross HT Nitto BIG rear rack

2015-05-13 Thread Michael Fleischman
Killer deal on those hubs.  Can't justify another wheelset.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Jeff Lesperance
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:

 Bagman Expedition arrived today. I have a bag that'll work with it. Will
 give it a try with a moderate load and see.
 Other question: how much weight would be advisable on typical saddle loops
 (Brooks and SA specifically) and seatpost w/standoff?


I've been rolling with the Bagman Expedition QR + Camper longflap for a few
weeks with light/bulky loads, and based on the feedback from this
conversation, I definitely have some reservations about using it with
heftier loads, particularly offroad where it may be bumpier, even if I do
have a chance to cobble together additional struts as previously mentioned.

That being said, I think I have a better chance just sticking with the
built-in loops on my Brooks saddle plus a stand-off vs. trying to add a
rear rack to support the bag, because on the subject bike, a 60cm XOXO, the
bag will barely make contact with a rear rack when hung from the saddle,
unless the rack can be made to sit pretty high above the rear wheel. Does
anyone have experience with the Nitto NR-20 or NR-21 (
http://store.somafab.com/ninrrebagsu1.html)? It looks like that may sit
higher based on the rear canti mounts and in that it's specifically meant
as a rear bag support.

-Jeff
Silver Spring, MD

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[RBW] Re: FS: Phil Wood Hubs New Nitto Albatross HT Nitto BIG rear rack

2015-05-13 Thread Kendallspower
Alba SOLD. Thank you kind sir.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3:55:20 PM UTC-7, Kendallspower wrote:

 Front and rear hubs (New) 36H 135 rear spacing 400 shipped
 Albatross (New)70 shipped
 Nitto BIG back rack (Used) BUT super nice 180 shipped

 Local P/U cool. LA Area




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[RBW] Re: Redwood Rebuilt.

2015-05-13 Thread Dan
Those Redwoods just look right, and I like those bars too.

Dan

On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:53:26 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:

 Swapped out some parts on my Redwood...
 Added:
 Selle-Anatomica Saddle
 Nitto B132 Handlebars
 Newbaum's Burnt Orange Tape (clear shellacked - matches parts of the 
 headbadge)
 Dura Ace Crankset (thanks Patrick!) with Phil BB and cobbled together 
 chainrings (chopped up triplizer as outer ring)
 Alloy Bell
 Bags (very light commuting mode, and coffee kit rides)

 Couldn't help but take photos when I got home: 
 http://s821.photobucket.com/user/dabanzer/slideshow/Rivendell%20Redwood?sort=6

 David
 Chicago


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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Phil Wood Hubs New Nitto Albatross HT Nitto BIG rear rack

2015-05-13 Thread Jim Bronson
I saw them.  Effin pretty!  I'd buy them myself if I had the jack.

On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 11:20 PM, Kendallspower kendallfa...@gmail.com wrote:
 They are in the thread. U can't see them?


 On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:09:59 PM UTC-7, Steve Cole wrote:

 Do you have photos?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

2015-05-13 Thread Jim Bronson
Wow, this thread got resurrected from the dead...

If I had one parting thought about the LoupLoups, I have reduced the
pressure somewhat and it seems to help the flat resistance, and
reduces blowoffs, which seem to be a feature of my Soma Weymouth rims
I have on my Custom.  I'm running in the range of 40-50 front and
50-60 rear.

Jan recommended not running his tires with Soma Weymouth rims and I'd
have to say I agree.  But for the moment getting new rims built up is
a money issue, so I'll soldier on with these for now.

On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Robin Miller robince...@gmail.com wrote:
 I've been riding Panaracer Nifty Swiftys on my Bleriot since 2007. I was
 happy with their flat resistance and the durability of the rubber, but the
 sidewalls seemed to get brittle and tear after a while. When a second
 sidewall rip occurred, I decided to look for other options. I somehow talked
 myself into splurging on the Loup Loup Pass Ultralights, and wow... what a
 difference. I always thought casing suppleness was marketing BS, but
 apparently not. Despite the Compass tires being considerably wider than the
 Nifty Swifties, they roll much more smoothly, and along with the reduced
 weight, I feel like I've gained a couple mph when riding with no extra
 effort!

 Regarding mounting on Velocity Synergy rims, I have 2007 era Synergies, and
 mounting was mildly annoying, in that some attention was required to get the
 tire evenly seated. Once inflated, though, as far as I can see the tire
 stays put. I have a hundred miles or so commuting miles on the tires so far
 and they are still evenly mounted.

 Anyway, so far it appears to have been money well spent.

 Does anyone know if Rivendell's own online store no longer carrying Nifty
 Swifties is because Grant has recognized that they are actually not very
 good tires?

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[RBW] FS: Brooks B.17 select

2015-05-13 Thread David Banzer
I'll buy this saddle. Please contact me at daban...@gmail.com. Apologies to 
list. I can't reply off list right now. 
David

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[RBW] FS: Brooks B.17 select

2015-05-13 Thread Clayton.sf
Hi All,

For sale a b.17 select. This is the high mileage variant.
Honey color (that initial tan color darkens after a few rides) and just 
starting to break in.
Good condition with thousands of miles left.

$90 Shipped to CONUS

Best,
Clayton Scott 
SF, CA

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[RBW] Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Edwin W
I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm 
featured on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it 
is, but I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always 
struggle with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.

Now my question is: for those in countries where you drive on the right, 
which side do you put your light on, if you have to sacrifice a little tire 
blockage on the other side?
Left so that those coming at you and turning left will see you better?
Right so that those turning on to your road from the right will see you?

Does it really matter?

I've got one bike with a centered light and one on the left, but then I saw 
a picture of Jan's bike with a light on the right and I know there is 
nothing on his bike that is not well thought out, unlike mine, where things 
get thrown places all the time without a real consideration for why or how.

Edwin

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Re: [RBW] Re: Combining small Nitto rack with Tektro hanger?

2015-05-13 Thread Tim Gavin
I fit a Tektro brake hanger and Nitto M12 to my KOM fork.  I took the
opposite approach, and filed down the knuckle on the rack's mounting stud
to fit inside the brake hanger.  The M12 is stainless, so I'm not worried
about the exposed brass and steel.

On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 9:24 AM, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:

 Reviving an old thread that I found useful last night...

 I managed to mount the Nitto Mini rack to a Hunqapillar fork that, because
 of brake shudder, requires the Tektro brake hanger that mounts to the fork
 crown.  The rack and the hanger need to coexist in the fork crown hole.
 However, the hanger changes the angle of the rack such that the stays don't
 align with the fork's braze-ons (not even close)

 This was my solution:

 Step 1: Dremel out the recess in the Tektro hanger so that the knuckle
 on the Nitto rack's mounting stud recesses into the Tektro hanger.  The
 toothy washer is still required behind the brake hanger.
 Step 2: Put the rack into a bench vice and trim the mounting stud by maybe
 50mm
 Step 3: Find  the shortest recessed allen nut you can (from an old
 sidepull brake), trimming it with a hacksaw if necessary. This will replace
 the nylock nut that comes with the rack.
 Step 4: Test fit. Bend the rack's mounting stud a bit allowing the stays
 to better align with your fork's braze-ons or p-clamps.  It shouldn't take
 much bending.

 Done!

 I considering doing something with a Mark's rack but I already had the
 Nitto Mini and am happy with the results.

 Ginz

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[RBW] fasteners coupon

2015-05-13 Thread Ron Mc
if you need metric fasteners, this is the place to find the rare stuff, 
like the M7 aircraft nut (nylok) to go behind your Berthoud decaleur 
http://www.mrmetric.com/  They're running a 20% off coupon code throughout 
the month of May - METRICMAY  So take your time and get your list together. 
 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Thumbies or Bar ends?

2015-05-13 Thread Joe Bunik
I run a Midge on my 1x9 drivetrain'd bike and am loving the single
inverted thumbie, operable from the hooks:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/16984575193

The bike also doubles as a hat rack here at the office.
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA


On 5/13/15, EGNolan egno...@gmail.com wrote:
 I use Midge bars on one bike and had put bar ends on, but never switched
 the cables from the downtube shifters. I took the bar ends off as I always
 hit them with my knee when mounting/dismounting  what have you. On the
 trails this would be especially problematic, so I'd put the thumbies  some

 interruptor levers on if I were in your position.

 Best,
 Eric
 On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:52:56 AM UTC-4, Jon Dukeman in the
 foothills of Colorado wrote:



 I love my Thumbies on my Albatross bars. Shifting becomes second nature.



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[RBW] Looking to test a 58cm Sam Hillborne in Brooklyn

2015-05-13 Thread Daniel Delaney
Hello All, It was suggested by the folks at Rivendell that I may find an 
owner of a 58cm Sam Hillborne in the NYC area that would be willing to let 
me take a quick spin on one before making the purchase. I own a BBQ joint, 
and would be happy to swap some ribs for a test ride!

Thanks,
Dan

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Re: [RBW] Nitto Light Mount: Side question.

2015-05-13 Thread Chris Chen
Mine is on the right, partially because I was reading the old SON hubs need
to have their spades on the right side. My hubs are new enough such that
isn't an issue but oh well :)

On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Edwin W dweenda...@hotmail.com wrote:

 I love the light mount http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/lt06r.htm
 featured on the front. Like most things Nitto, it seems pricey for what it
 is, but I'll bet it does what it does better than anything else. I always
 struggle with light mounts on front racks that don't have a good tab for it.

 Now my question is: for those in countries where you drive on the right,
 which side do you put your light on, if you have to sacrifice a little tire
 blockage on the other side?
 Left so that those coming at you and turning left will see you better?
 Right so that those turning on to your road from the right will see you?

 Does it really matter?

 I've got one bike with a centered light and one on the left, but then I
 saw a picture of Jan's bike with a light on the right and I know there is
 nothing on his bike that is not well thought out, unlike mine, where things
 get thrown places all the time without a real consideration for why or how.

 Edwin

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Re: [RBW] Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Chris Chen
I run the large on a big campee rear rack because I broke an R-14 by
overloading it. Yeah it's my fault, but sometimes you want to put 40 pounds
in a large saddlesack and this lets you do that.

On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:06 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:

 Should read - I've had a medium Saddlesack before with NO support...


 On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 5:05:19 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:

 I'd like the potential bag (not made yet, once I figure out a support
 then I'll make one as needed) to be pushed back to avoid rubbing backs of
 legs and more importantly, to limit sway and support the bag's weight. I've
 had a medium Saddlesack before with a support and pushed its limits with
 farmers market runs. Based on that, I'd like something that I can firmly
 attach the bottom/back of the bag to.
 I'm a front loader as my first choice, so whatever is behind/under me
 (and out of my sight while riding) I'd like to be as secure as possible.
 David
 Chicago

 On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 4:42:08 PM UTC-5, Jeff wrote:

 On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:45 PM, David Banzer daba...@gmail.com wrote:

 I'd be pushing the recommended max weight of a Bagman - anyone have
 experience with heavier loads on a Bagman support?
 That would be the easiest.
 Should add that I'd like to be able to easily get the support on/off,
 so p-clamps are out. Frame has typical braze-ons for a rear rack, but no
 extras to accommodate the Marks Rack.


 I recently picked up a Bagman with quick-release feature for my
 Carradice Camper LF, and have also been a bit concerned with pushing the
 max weight capacity (10kg). I've considered trying to add struts similar to
 those that were included with the Bagman 2, which I believe is
 discontinued, but still pictured/available in the smaller Sport size here:

 https://www.benscycle.com/p-17-carradice-bagman-2-qr-support-sport.aspx

 I'm not sure if that model was never made in the Expedition size for
 the larger bags, but I can't find anything on it. I was thinking of seeing
 if I could re-purpose some other rack struts or fabricate my own to provide
 similar additional support. It looks like that Bagman 2, with the extra
 struts, had the same max weight capacity of 10kg, so I'd have to test any
 such solution to see how stable it feels.

 I suppose the question is what exactly are you trying to accomplish in
 supporting a large bag? Are you trying to offset the bag from your saddle,
 make it easier to attach/remove from your bike, or keep it from rubbing the
 rear tire/brakes/fender, or a combination of the three?

 -Jeff
 Silver Spring, MD


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[RBW] Re: FS: 56cm 90s Atlantis

2015-05-13 Thread nathaniel nichols
Ok bump. Mid 2000's Atlantis price drop. 

$1200 frame, fork, HS, and I'll throw in a stem

The paint has blemishes throughout but structurally it's a solid frame

Prefer Bay Area sale or we can split the shipping ( probably fedex)

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[RBW] Re: Compass Loup Loup Pass 650Bx38

2015-05-13 Thread Robin Miller
I've been riding Panaracer Nifty Swiftys on my Bleriot since 2007. I was 
happy with their flat resistance and the durability of the rubber, but the 
sidewalls seemed to get brittle and tear after a while. When a second 
sidewall rip occurred, I decided to look for other options. I somehow 
talked myself into splurging on the Loup Loup Pass Ultralights, and wow... 
what a difference. I always thought casing suppleness was marketing BS, but 
apparently not. Despite the Compass tires being considerably wider than the 
Nifty Swifties, they roll much more smoothly, and along with the reduced 
weight, I feel like I've gained a couple mph when riding with no extra 
effort!

Regarding mounting on Velocity Synergy rims, I have 2007 era Synergies, and 
mounting was mildly annoying, in that some attention was required to get 
the tire evenly seated. Once inflated, though, as far as I can see the tire 
stays put. I have a hundred miles or so commuting miles on the tires so far 
and they are still evenly mounted.

Anyway, so far it appears to have been money well spent.

Does anyone know if Rivendell's own online store no longer carrying Nifty 
Swifties is because Grant has recognized that they are actually not very 
good tires?

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[RBW] FS: Phil Wood Hubs New Nitto Albatross HT Nitto BIG rear rack

2015-05-13 Thread Steve Cole
Do you have photos?

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Re: [RBW] Re: Saddlebag Support Suggestions.

2015-05-13 Thread Avery E Wilson
I imagine a good stout seat post and steel-railed leather saddle is good
for riders at least 275lbs? So, the whole system should be good for a 200lb
rider plus some bag weight.. I can't imagine the loops bending with even
50lbs on them.

Disclaimer : this is untested speculation, but I used to weigh 230, and had
a large saddlebag and no issues. I weigh 195 now with the acorn carradice
clone and standoff. Still no issues, but it's hard to fit more than
20-25lbs in/on that bag.
On May 13, 2015 4:32 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:

 Bagman Expedition arrived today. I have a bag that'll work with it. Will
 give it a try with a moderate load and see.
 Other question: how much weight would be advisable on typical saddle loops
 (Brooks and SA specifically) and seatpost w/standoff?
 David
 Chicago

 On Monday, May 11, 2015 at 12:49:23 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:

 I'd like to run a larger saddlebag on my Redwood for longer rides/short
 tours/commuting/grocery runs. There are upper rack mounts that I could
 utilize. Not really looking to put on a full rear rack, just something to
 support a Carradice Camper sized bag. I had a Hupe at one point on another
 bike, would consider it as a last resort.
 Any suggestions?
 David
 Chicago

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