[RBW] Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

For the Dahon Hon Solo, which is a folder, on which a drop bar would make folding awkward, I think. (If anyone knows otherwise, please advise.) It presently has the original road model Moustache bar, which is better than a flat bar, but it still hurts my left hand very quickly. How is the

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I've had the same symptoms from catching the tube between the bead and rim and it's not always been an immediate reaction. Sometimes a few hours have passed. I'm a little gun-shy around newly changed tires now. I always slightly inflate the tube and often used a narrower tube than recommended

[RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Thanks, all. I missed the comparo photo on the Riv site. Well, since such comfort as I find on the original M bar is riding the hoods just inside of the curves, the A would give me a slightly wider stance, which is a plus, but the curves and the drop look pretty much the same, which is a minus. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Sure can be In my case, I think that my frame was probably tweaked for the choco-norm bars...as opposed to moustache bars I typically ride. But since the Chocs extend back farther than the M-bars would, I needed a longer stem to compensate. I'm sure that Mark or Will or Grant can explain

[RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

i had og mustache on one bike, sold that bike and then put albastache on my hunq. cant say i noticed much difference, but there are so many other factors at play in my experience. i love the bars and resist putting them on all my bikes. i will offer that i think position and stem length are

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

Before I even install the tire I inflate the tube just enough to give it some shape. The install the tire, leaving half open. Then slide the tube in place, then close the tire, use some lever if necessary but often they are not, just depends on the tire. Then I start to fill the tire, but just

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Lucky buyers. If anything changes your mind between now and delivery I will take yours off your hands. Have 100cm pbh and actually have considered a custom mixte because the largest Cheviot and Clementine did not measure up. Also anyone looking for large Riv classics 64-68cm might be able to

[RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

Got my Yepp Mini and plan to try it out while I'm in North Carolina next weekend with some mild weather... any consensus on helmets for small noggins? I had picked up a Bell advertised as 'infant' size and it's a bit large, probably will work fine with a knit hat. Some shopping on amazon and

[RBW] Re: Rosco kids bike

Stoker concisely inquired: Photo's? Here is a link to a photo of a kids bike frameset with the Rosco Bubbe proto-label: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv6jzxHE0G1qdvnvk.jpg As dstein said, there was never a concrete plan to make and sell kids bikes. They once took the groups temperature

Re: [RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

On 01/13/2017 02:38 PM, Ian A wrote: I've had the same symptoms from catching the tube between the bead and rim and it's not always been an immediate reaction. Sometimes a few hours have passed. I'm a little gun-shy around newly changed tires now. I always slightly inflate the tube and often

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Some of those questions are real headscratchers...that's all I'll say. Fun , though On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 1:58:12 PM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Check out Grant's Blahg for a neat sort-of-a contest. You have to write on > paper and send in a real envelope. With a real stamp! > > Joe

[RBW] Re: Rosco kids bike

agreed it's a bit spendy ..OTOH if you can pass it down through your brood and you have a good parts stash , it's not a terrible idea to swallow the $500 price. Depends on your finances and priorities...and whether your kids are into bikes. Gotta sayI like em though On Friday, January

Re: [RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

My Matthews has a "French curved" disc fork, ie tight low bend, and a lot of it. Seems to work fine. I don't know if the curve helps smooth the ride, but overall the bike is noticeably more smooth over small high frequency bumps than was the Fargo. Of course, light road tubing throughout compared

[RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

While I agree that drop bar hydraulics feel loads better than mechanicals in terms of modulation, I'm curious whether Jan knows of any mechanical brakes that pass muster. My experience has been that using compressionless housing makes a huge difference in terms of power, but I haven't ridden

[RBW] Re: Rosco kids bike

I would love to turn that into a mini velo with a long stem, but I'm crazy ;-) -- 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] RIVEOPARDY

Check out Grant's Blahg for a neat sort-of-a contest. You have to write on paper and send in a real envelope. With a real stamp! Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Has anyone used this bell?

$50 smackers for a bike bell ? I wouldn't buy it not because of the price but the sound and function of it. I really do prefer the more musical varieties , to me they are fun . If I need defenses on my bike rides it's time to not ride anymore. -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

So now that the church has cannonized disc brakes the question becomes how many people are actually riding curvy disc forks? It seemed like Elephant had it in the bag, but now they're redesigned their forks so I have to assume there were issues. Soma is doing the Champs with disc brakes, but I

Re: [RBW] Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

I think there is a relationship between width of your shoulders and width of yoyr bars. Fit Kit suggested I move from 40 to 44 when 44 was the widest available. I moved to 46 when they cam out and then 48 and have them on all my bikes. Steve On Friday, January 13, 2017, BenG

[RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Hi Patrick Pretty decent visual highlighting the difference here: h ttps://www.rivbike.com/collections/handlebars-stems/products/nitto-albastache-new-moustache-bar-26-0-16244 Gives you some idea, hopefully On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:39:46 AM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > For the

[RBW] Re: Rosco kids bike

Photo's? -- 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] Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Neither worked for me, so Deacon Patrick's experience is probably more valuable for you. The end-grip position is fine - it works much like an Alba or Choco - but that forward curve lands right in a soft spot in my palm that turns to tingle and pain after a half hour on either Moustache Bar. Me

[RBW] FS: Joe App 55cm Butternut New In Box!

A lot of interest and a lot of questions. I bought the bike directly from Rivendell and it is the stock build with the chocomoose bars. The saddle and pedals are missing because I sold them to a list member who expressed an interest (I had no interest in them). I think I sold them for $40

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

On 01/13/2017 01:59 PM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: All - Thanks for the input. Pinch: It's possible that the tube was pinched, although I always inflate 'em a bit before tucking them inside. Also, I've used this tire for a couple of commutes already, and would have thought that a pinch would

[RBW] Re: Rosco kids bike

I talked to someone at HQ about this when picking up my Rosco Rubbe. I think it was just a sample they were playing with, but ultimately it is too expensive for a kid that will grow out of so quickly, at least a fully lugged version would be. The sample was used by someone local for a while

[RBW] Re: FS: Joe App 55cm Butternut New In Box!

On Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 4:27:02 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: > > I have a brand new Joe Appaloosa for sale. It is butternut and 55cm > complete. I took it out of the box to inspect and put it back in. Never > assembled. I don't have the plastic saddle or the plastic pedals

Re: [RBW] Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

Bars are as personal as saddles, but I personally like slightly wider drop bars on a bike that I will ride off road. For me, this is still quite narrow: 42 cm measured at the hoods. (Is this the conventional way to measure them? They're 44 at the middle of the hooks. Either way works of course,

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

All - Thanks for the input. Pinch: It's possible that the tube was pinched, although I always inflate 'em a bit before tucking them inside. Also, I've used this tire for a couple of commutes already, and would have thought that a pinch would have made itself manifest before now. No? Temp:

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

First question: why would you pump 50 mm tires to 60 psi? Mine are rock hard at anything over 30, and these are the very light and supple F Freds. Moving on: I had an experience like that. For some reason I had my '89 Falcon with 19 mm tires pumped to 120 psi sitting next to my bed one night when

[RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

For me the Mustache is an hour bar , the New Moustache (aka Albastache) an all day, day in day out bar. Why? Wider and less aggressive. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 10:39:46 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > For the Dahon Hon Solo, which is a folder, on which a drop

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

I use TRP Hy/Rds on my Foundry Auger, with TRP Pro compressionless housing. The Hy/Rds are worlds better than the BB7R's that I used previously, and almost as good as XT or Guide MTB hydraulic brakes. The secret (same as with any mechanical disc brake) is to keep the rotor really true so that

[RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

I'm a big fan of the Nutcase Little Nutties! Solid helmet, decent price, plenty of cool designs, and they are pretty durable. Keith -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

My Road BB7s work -- stop and feel -- as well as any centerpull I've used, except that they don't modulate as well, using Jagwire housing and old 740n Dura Ace levers. There is a trick to setting them up that I learned on the web: attach the cable to the actuation arms when the latter have been

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

It seems that mechanical discs need larger rotors than hydraulics, that is all. We tested a Jones with 200 mm rotors and mechanical (mtb) Shimano discs (XT, I recall), and they were very powerful, but a bit too grabby. All the bikes we've tested recently with 160 mm rotors (mostly TRP Spyre

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Thanks, Christopher. I (very briefly) tried M bars upside down, and they just didn't work; notably, the brake (road style) levers just didn't fit properly. I haven't had much luck with any "North Road"-type bar, either upright or inverted. Upright I can never get my body comfortable; inverted,

[RBW] FS: Carradice Pendle bag

65$ shipped Conus. A normal bit of color fade, but works great. Not used a whole lot. Comes also with the long straps for attaching jacket, etc. to top outside of bag. email me for pics. Paypal please. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

That would be our preference!!! On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Bruce Smitham wrote: > Fair enough although you would have more material to discuss if I was > actually there J > > > > > *Bruce Smitham *Senior California Area Manager > 310-968-6910 <(310)%20968-6910>

Re: [RBW] Albastache + brifters

Hi Mark, Reg seat position, DOH! Apparently while struggling to install the saddle I turned the seat post around! Didn't ever realize. I felt like something was wrong, but figured it is something to do with the handlebar experiment. Thanks for that. Appreciate you alerting me about the

[RBW] What is the most interesting thing in you parts bin?

It's -20 with about 4 feet of snow here so I did a little parts bin organizing. Made me wonder what interesting things people have stashed away. Mine is a new in the box, never built up, hunqapillar green with cream details, 56cm Quickbeam. One day I'll get around to building it up. What do

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

I just mailed mine in. It's not going to score that well, but it was a fun bit of nostalgia. On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2:58:12 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Check out Grant's Blahg for a neat sort-of-a contest. You have to write on > paper and send in a real envelope. With a real

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I've had this happen when my rim tape had been worn down (from wet/water) to expose the sharp edges of the spoke holes inside the rim. On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 6:10:24 AM UTC-8, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > > So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and > 40 psi

[RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

How about inverting the mustache hbars? Might be worth a try. I have a pair of the no-longer-carried-by-Riv Nitto Dove bars that seem like they'd be great for the H' Solo (I had one just like it). Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: [socalallrounders] Re: 2017 Redlands Strada Rossa

We'll miss you, and talk about you behind your back! It's the least we can do. :) On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 3:05 PM, Bruce Smitham wrote: > Hi David, > > > > As much as I would love to make this year’s ride it’s unfortunately smack > in the middle of my busiest work month of

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

One last bit... How about some good ole fashioned straight mountain bars and maybe bar ends? I have straight bars on my Brompton and love it. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Thanks for the offer and for the suggestion. Bar ends and trekking bars all share the same feature: the forward position is also the wide position, and these bars are always too wide for my comfort. Back 20 years ago, when I had real mountain bikes, I'd cut 50 mm off each end of my bar before

[RBW] Re: Yepp Mini on Rivendell experiences?

You might try an Ovation. They make an XXS helmet. We have one. They are nice. http://www.ovationriding.com/helmets/ovation-schooler-helmet-467566 On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 4:11:14 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Got my Yepp Mini and plan to try it out while I'm in North Carolina next

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Did you answer every question? I'm not entirely clear how this works, I don't watch Jeopardy. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

umm: was it you from whom I bought mine? (Squirm, squirm, blush.) Patrick "short term memory shot" Moore On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 4:23 PM, Christopher Murray < chrispmurra...@gmail.com> wrote: > I loved the look of the Solo and bought it on a whim for a good price. > Never really rode it,

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

I think that Holiday mixte is calling your SO's namejust sayin...and maybe Will's big mixte will reprise On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 3:36:18 PM UTC-6, Abcyclehank wrote: > > Lucky buyers. If anything changes your mind between now and delivery I > will take yours off your hands. Have

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Patrick - I'd add one more item to your list. I've got a BB7 on the front of my Surly 1x1 and for years I had trouble with the pads rubbing the rotor, making noises while riding - just as Jan has pointed out as a potential shortcoming of discs. I tried everything; trued the rotor, changed

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

I would only add that an Albatross type bar with a long top tube and long stem is different than bike with shorter TT . Plus mtb brake levers inhibit hand position variety, inverted ones do not. Also the curve on the 55 Alba is different than the original 56, I have both and on top of each

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Good points. I *think* that the effective or "virtual" top tube is not too much shorter than the 56-57 that I like, but of course there is no stem extension (tho' I've yet to install a new to me device that sits between steerer mast clamp and bar, and provides another 7-8 cm of extension). I've

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

No worries. I only remember bc you are in Albu and a friend is a doctor at UNM. The trekking style bars could be an option (as suggested). I've always found them a little awkward with the higher part further away from you and the lower part closer. I always felt like I was steering a car more

[RBW] FS: Brooks B17 Imperial Flyer Saddle

The B17 sprung saddle with the cutout! Brand spankin' new and never mounted. Pristine. 120$ Paypal gets it to ya' anywhere in continental US. Glad to ship across oceans if you pay for the extra shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

I agree that it is highly unlikely pressure had anything to do with it. Rat Trap Max pressure is 55psi, and that is almost a 60mm tire. And most tires are built to withstand twice the pressure listed on the sidewalls. I have to pump the RTP to at least 60 just to get the bead to pop into place.

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

Patrick, assuming your steering mast folds to the outside of the frame (I'm pretty sure yours does) you'll have the same fold, but the dropbar will create a wider folded package at the base. It'll be an issue with stuffing it into really cramped spaces, but if you mainly use the fold as a space

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Question: I have been procrastinating on a project to remove the interrupter levers (I expect I'll get a bit more precision in the brakes' actuation with all the related junctions removed), but I want to do this eventually. I have a Yokuzuna kit that can replace the Jagwire. Is the Yokuzuna

Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache more comfortable than the original road Moustache?

I loved the look of the Solo and bought it on a whim for a good price. Never really rode it, moved it around the country with me before finally finding it a good home in NM ;). Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

I'm a 5'7" -ish woman and I ride 46cm Nitto model 185...aka Dream bars on my riv road and I like the extra width. Even though I do not have particularly broad shoulders, I feel like it opens up my chest...also seems to make the ride more stable especially in crosswinds On Friday, January 13,

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

while the possibility exists that there was a QC problem with the tube, more likely it was a QC problem with the installer like others mentioned overinflation, pinched the tube, not seating the tire onto the rim. minh--who has been guilty of poor QC with tire installation in the past resulting

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

my first reaction was two things: 1.) i agree with bill and peter that 60psi is high. i usually go no higher than 40 on compass rat traps (measure 50mm), and they need a bit more pressure because the sidewalls are supple 2.) for stiffer / tires with wirebead, i go lower pressure. i blew off the

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

That was hard! I feel pretty good about most of my answers - it helps greatly to have been around from the beginning - but one completely stumped me. It was great fun. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

Does anyone know the Max Recommended Pressure??? An old F Berto article stated tires are tested to 2xRec'd Preesure to stay seated on a nominal rim. Inflating a 60psig tire in 20°F temperature and then bringing it inside to a 70°F room increases the pressure by 5 to 6 psig. Not likely this

[RBW] Re: RIVEOPARDY

Joe, I did try to answer every question. The were some I did not know the answer to, so I made something up. I wrote the title of the category, and listed my answers in the same order as the questions (clues). I hope that is sufficient for the contest. I did not rewrite everything. In the

[RBW] FS: Joe App 55cm Butternut New In Box!

The Joe has a new home. Thanks for all the interest!! Cheers! Chris -- 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] Re: FS: Carradice Pendle bag

I took some quickie pics. See here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/70237737@N00/232Z09 I used the bag for about a year? -- 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

[RBW] Re: What is the most interesting thing in you parts bin?

That frame is a thing of beauty! I am hunqapillar green with envy! On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7:42:04 PM UTC-5, Christopher Murray wrote: > > It's -20 with about 4 feet of snow here so I did a little parts bin > organizing. Made me wonder what interesting things people have stashed > away.

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17 Imperial Flyer Saddle

Paypal pm me if you want it -- 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

[RBW] Re: Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

The last drops I had on my Atlantis were 48s. Great bars. I swapped them out for Albatross bars a few years ago. Now, I'm thinking Boscos. My Saluki is set up with those, and they're the best. John in Portland On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 5:17:28 AM UTC-8, John G. wrote: > > Hi, > >

[RBW] Re: Exploding Tires

When installing the tube, do you slightly inflate the tube, which makes tucking it between tire and rim without getting pinched much easier? If so, and you know you check it before calling it done, then follow Conway's advice. If not, try it with future installs, and see if that fixes the

[RBW] Exploding Tires

So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and 40 psi (front) last night and wheeled it into the kitchen in preparation for what would have been my morning commute. About twenty minutes later, there was a deafening "bang" from the kitchen; I honestly thought a

[RBW] Exploding Tires

This past year I had the exact same issue twice with schwalbe tubes and never with another brand. I swap tires multiple times throughout the year so I know what's what. Email their customer service, they'll tell you it was pinched and begrudgingly replace it. -- You received this message

[RBW] Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

Oh yes, go wide. My 60cm Sam just got noodled with 48cm in a dirt drop stem, and I went from unsure to big fan on the first 2-hr ride. The wide one fits interrupter levers with adequate hand room. I don't notice any "splayed" sensation, whereas I feel cramped on my vintage bike's skinny bar.

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

On 01/13/2017 09:10 AM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and 40 psi (front) last night and wheeled it into the kitchen in preparation for what would have been my morning commute. About twenty minutes later, there was a deafening

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

Steve is correct. There is no tube flaw or tube property that makes it more or less likely to blow a tire off the rim. It is completely the job of the tire to hold the tube in. Think about tubeless. The only job for the tube is to be airtight. Blowing the tire off the rim means one of three

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

My guess is that the tire was pinchedprobably better that it happened in the kitchen than on your commute!! On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > So I inflated the 50mm Schwalbe Marathons on my Hunq to 60 psi (rear) and > 40 psi (front) last night

[RBW] Exploding Tires

My first thought is the tube was pinched between to the tire and rim. -- 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] Re: What is the most interesting thing in you parts bin?

here it is. Cheers! Chris -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Pendle bag

sale pending -- 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] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Now that I think about it isn't this discussion a little OT for Riv? I remember somebody was threatening to put disc tabs on an Atlantis at one point, but i don't think I've actually seen it done. Am I wrong? If post post the link cuz now I'm curious. -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Interesting. What size is your frame? I'm still not sure about the stem size on my Chevoit or if the Choco norm bars will stay. Handlebar choice can be a slippery slope. On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 2:58:54 PM UTC-5, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > They do look like neat bars and I was willing to

[RBW] Re: Has anyone used this bell?

Thanks for the response, Paul. I do intend to get one, eventually. As you say, it's a steep price for a bell, but a bell is increasingly important for the riding that I do. I like the mounting flexibility that the Spurcycle seems to have, I need to able to reach the bell. As for packaging,

[RBW] Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

John, I ride Noodles and 61/62cm frames too. I have 44cm Noodles on 4 bikes but 46 on my Surly LHT, a poor man's Atlantis. For years I have thought of pulling the 46s and trading here for some 44s. But lately the 46s have been feeling rather pleasant. I'm not sure why. The LHT has a custom fork

[RBW] Best handlebar width on a 61 Atlantis?

Hi, Building up an Atlantis, and I'm putting Noodles on it. Should I go wider than 44 cm? I'll mostly be using it on roads. Thanks! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

I hate when that happens -- 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

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

I had it happen to me one time while I was driving in a small hatchback with the bike inside. The back tire couldn't have been more than a foot from me, just behind my head. Sounded like a gunshot inside the car, and louder than you could possibly imagine. "Startled" doesn't begin to

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

Hi Les Same size as the holiday mixte55cm On Friday, January 13, 2017 at 4:31:13 AM UTC-6, Les Lammers wrote: > > Interesting. What size is your frame? I'm still not sure about the stem > size on my Chevoit or if the Choco norm bars will stay. Handlebar choice > can be a slippery slope. >

Re: [RBW] Exploding Tires

It's not the fault of the tube. It's excessive tire pressure. 60psi for a 50mm tire is way too high. I would not use more than 40psi. At 175lbs, I'd run them at about 35psi on paved roads, and 30 psi on dirt. On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM, Kevin Lindsey wrote: > So I