Re: [RBW] FS again

2017-05-02 Thread Andrew Huston
I picked up a Joe and would love a Brompton to have for trips where I can't take the Joe. I feel that I can get what I need from the JA for most circumstances and what I can't, the Brompton. I've become quickly enamored with that little sucker. You will not find a cleaner 'beam. -- You

[RBW] Re: Guidonette levers on Choco?

2017-05-02 Thread 'Eamon Nordquist' via RBW Owners Bunch
I have used them on some porteur handlebars, which are kind of like narrower Choco bars. I personally wouldn't recommend using them. Heavy braking is difficult from the ends. Because of the leverage you have on the ends of the levers in an emergency stop, they may rotate on the bars, no matter

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread Eric Daume
I just want to say that this post has some of the best quality, clearest photos I've seen in a long time. Not my size, though! Eric Plain City, OH On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Neil wrote: > Hey all, I'm the one selling this bike for a friend of mine. Feel free to >

[RBW] FS again

2017-05-02 Thread Andrew Huston
Any interest in frame, fork , wheels? -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

2017-05-02 Thread John Stowe
Jan's testing method involves actually riding down a road, so air resistance should play into his results - at least at testing speeds (wind drag rises with the square of velocity) - which is another reason to trust his results more than those from a smooth, stationary roller. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

2017-05-02 Thread Patrick Moore
Well, he discounted air drag from fatter tires; but I think I find that fatter, and taller too, tires slow me down in a strong headwind compared to 28s or 32s. And big fat 29er knobbies definitely have more wind drag in headwinds! On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 5:48 PM, John Stowe

Re: [RBW] FS again

2017-05-02 Thread Patrick Moore
What are you selling? On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Andrew Huston < firsttolastinaninst...@gmail.com> wrote: > Any interest in frame, fork , wheels? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

2017-05-02 Thread Broccoli Cog
I actually have a set of Clement Strada LGG in the 32 mm variety in my collection. I told you I have a problem! Actually I am hoping the JBs are a little plumber as they should measure a true 33. I think the Clements are closer to 31 but I don't know for sure. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at

Re: [RBW] FS again

2017-05-02 Thread Bob Lovejoy
I believe this was in the original post... https://saginaw.craigslist.org/bik/6081708623.html On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6:57:18 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > What are you selling? > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Guidonette levers on Choco?

2017-05-02 Thread Eric Karnes
I've had the same experience with them on porteur bars. Very little power and the sit very low down from the handlebars. So unless you have very long fingers, they are pretty hard to reach... I really wanted to like them, but they just didn't work for me. Eric On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Just to clarify, that is a photo that RBW posted up some time ago. I believe it was (or maybe still is) their 54cm Demo. If I had a Hunqapillar, it wouldn't be set up much different than that. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:10:47 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Hey y'all, > > Since I've

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

2017-05-02 Thread Garth
Brewster, you are prolly aware that Clement has a 32mm road tire the LGG, but there it is in case not. Panaracer also makes the Gravel King smooth tread in a 32, not be confused with SK version which does not. Their names a descriptions are very irregular to say the least ! If you ever want

[RBW] Re: FS: 2007 NEW 56CM GREEN RAMBOUILLET FRAME/FORK (LATE MODEL #RB1100)

2017-05-02 Thread 'Gunner' via RBW Owners Bunch
The new Rambouillet frame set is still available. In addition, for the asking price I will include the new set of 700C H29 fluted Honjo fender with all mounting hardware ($130.00 value) listed in my original post. Additional pictures available upon request. On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: looking for a recent post on brake clearance

2017-05-02 Thread Mike Godwin
Brakes I've used that give good clearance are suntour superbe short or nomal reach and the diacomp equivalents. Are those gran comp and royal gran comp? Mike in warm SLO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
Minh: I know I should part it out for max value, but I just find it hard to break it up. Why do the wood rims scare you? Bikes had wood rims for many decades. They ride great, stop fine, and look fantastic. And they're quite sturdy. Anyway, I hope the invitation to make offers for less

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
Maybe I should try the Bill Lindsay approach: Provide the list with a menu of a half dozen bikes for sale, first three that sell go, and the survivors get kept. It certainly worked for Bill, but those were some pretty special bikes! Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2017, at 3:17 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread Patrick Moore
Nice! On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 11:26 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Here's some inspiration for you! > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

2017-05-02 Thread Patrick Moore
On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 10:32 AM, panog wrote: > Actually 3 questions, if we add the "where to stop adding more suppleness > to an already supple tire?". > True. > > [...] To me and my cycling exposure, the need for the extralight casings > is just noise; I do use

[RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
OK, sound of crickets since I posted this suggests either (a) the bike is of no interest to list members as built, or (b) the price is way too high. As to the former -- functionally, this bike is like a nearly new, super-fancy step through Quickbeam. It's not for mountainous areas, true, but

[RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Minh
Tom, I think most of us would say this is a beautiful build, but it's also quintessentially Pudge :) I love the wood rims, but don't need a show bike so those actually scare me to death! You should get a little more interest if you separate it out. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:19:50 PM

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Here's some inspiration for you! On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:10:47 AM UTC-5, Will Ashe wrote: > > Hey y'all, > > Since I've decided to rebuild my Sam I've been

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread Austin B
Wow Chris! Look at that tiny chainring and giant cassette. Does that bike have a reverse gear as 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] PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread Richard Rios
+1 Mojo, and while I haven't quite thrown in the towel yet...after my last selling experience here I do agree this can be an "interesting" crowd to sell to !). I noticed surly and salsa has a trder / for sale page on facebook, I haven't noticed one for Rivs but might be something to that idea.

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread drew
Beautiful bike. I keep thinking I should buy a Wilbury or some riv step through and just hold on to it for when I can't lift my legs. I do think it's gonna be hard to sell this way. Super high end, yet unique and enigmatic parts either means you're gonna have to find someone with a lot of

[RBW] WTT Choco for Albatross Alu

2017-05-02 Thread Stuart Lovinggood
Sorry to spam the list with errant WTT posts but I had great success with my last one. I have a set of Choco Norm bars (heat-treated aluminum, 55cm, 25.4 clamp area) that came with my Appaloosa. I prefer the look and slightly less sweepy sweep of the Albatross – and the Choco comes back just a

[RBW] Re: Compass on tour?

2017-05-02 Thread Ryan Thompson
Tim, An another option may be Soma's C-Line (700x38c) or one of their Shikoro tires which are supple but have some flat protection. I have the c-lines on my Cheviot and the Shikoros on my Sam. I've used both for commuting and a short three day tour on the C canal trail (surface like the Katy

[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability

2017-05-02 Thread Bob Lovejoy
Tim, I do not have an answer to your question but I will say there seem to be two weights of shop sack... tan, olive and blue are more robust... brown and grey still robust, but possibly less so. Those notes come at the bottom of Grant's latest blahg:

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

2017-05-02 Thread jtallman
Tim, I have 2 Sam Hillbornes, the first one being an orange 56 cm canti brake version that I bought in the summer of 2009. I have tried several different tires on it over the years, including a set of Jack Browns. I have also found that I enjoy the ride of the Sam more with narrower tires. Four

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread Neil
Hey all, I'm the one selling this bike for a friend of mine. Feel free to contact me directly if you would like to deal peer-to-peer for a better deal. eBay takes considerable fees so the bike is priced to absorb that ~$150 hit in fees. Still, the deal is very fair considering how nicely the

[RBW] Shop Sack Durability

2017-05-02 Thread Timothy Orr
Hey, Y'all I've been using my large shop sack nearly every day for the last seven months. I love it. However, one of the corners is forming a hole. I soft of thought it would last forever, but it's not looking good at this rate. Anyone had experiences with durability? Is this normal? Thanks!

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
Drew: Your diagnosis is doubtless correct -- thanks for the clear-eyed assessment. I'm certainly not immune to a spot of self-delusion! Here's an alternative offer to the list: frame/fork/headset/bb + brakes + cockpit (stem, bars, grips and levers) for $1950 plus actual shipping? Or make

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread Will Ashe
Killer build! On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10:26:01 AM UTC-7, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Here's some inspiration for you! > > > > > > > On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at

[RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
Eh, I've had a perfectly normal Appaloosa here for weeks with only one person showing interest (they didn't buy). Sometimes it just takes time for a Riv to sell. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
Happy to pay reasonable license fees, in light of demonstrated efficacy of the concept! Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2017, at 4:29 PM, Bill Lindsay > wrote: "Bill Lindsay Approach" is a registered trademark. WINK! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA

Re: [Ext] Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J. (Retired Partner)
Nice pic! But the wooden rims actually serve their function well -- in contrast, I suspect (though I have no personal knowledge) to the carbide lamp! Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2017, at 5:01 PM, Steve Palincsar > wrote: On 05/02/2017 04:54 PM,

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

2017-05-02 Thread Broccoli Cog
Thanks for the feedback Jon. Those are some great looking bikes! It's kind of funny how we talk about 33 mm tires as being narrow. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:21:31 PM UTC-4, jtallman wrote: > > Tim, > I have 2 Sam Hillbornes, the first one being an orange 56 cm canti brake > version that I

[RBW] Guidonette levers on Choco?

2017-05-02 Thread WETH
Justin, I have them on albatross bars not Choco. https://flic.kr/p/MX1Vwv I like how they follow the curb of the bar so I can reach the brakes quickly from several hand positions. However, the levers flex too much when you squeeze them toward the ends. Only confident stopping power for me

[RBW] Re: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

2017-05-02 Thread Kellie
This Sat. 5/6, at *8AM*, our regular spot in Marina Bay. Don't forget, *EIGHT AM*. We're checking to see if a time change will allow others to join us. So BYOM (bring your own mug) with treats to trade for coffee if you don't have a brew kit and I hope to see some of you there. About 4.5 miles

Re: [RBW] Re: looking for a recent post on brake clearance

2017-05-02 Thread Jim Bronson
Fantastic photos, thanks Andy! On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 7:31 AM, ascpgh wrote: > So true. I had fender rattling and buzz against the resting position of > the Shimano "longer reach" brake arms on my Rambouillet when my original > hammered Honjos and Conti Gatorskin 28s I would

Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Patrick Moore
I just noticed the rims -- very appealing, though I hear they require yearly upkeep, like your old station hack. The author, Tim Moore, of the very entertaining "Gironimo: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy", used NOS wooden rims on his period Pro bike, and made his own brake pads out of

[RBW] Hub Area Rack, with non-Riv bags...can I?

2017-05-02 Thread Neil Doran
I'm back to adding front bags to my Sam. I searched, but did not find info on whether the HAR will accept non-Riv bags, such as Lone Peak or Swift. I understand Ortleib will work, and saw the thread about adding their mounting hardware to Riv bags, but not interested in that solution. Anybody

Re: [RBW] 2017 RAGBRAI

2017-05-02 Thread Tim Gavin
I live in Iowa and I intend to do the entire week. But, I'm recovering from ACL replacement surgery, so I may only ride 20 miles each day and drive the rest. Our plan is to get one car load of riders and rotate the driving duties. On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Rusty Click

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Bill Lindsay
"Bill Lindsay Approach" is a registered trademark. WINK! Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:26:26 PM UTC-7, Pudge wrote: > > Maybe I should try the Bill Lindsay approach: Provide the list with a menu > of a half dozen bikes for sale, first three that sell go, and the

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread eflayer
as Neil Young would say "rust never sleeps." On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5:44:00 AM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/rivendell-quickbeam-singlespeed-bicycle-60-cm-nitto-phil-wood-honjo-brooks-/391772091525 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability

2017-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
My medium Green is three years old and holding up great. I have one hole in it after the bag flew out of my basket and hit the concrete with a bunch of heavy stuff inside. Can't blame the bad on that one :) On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 3:26:27 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > I'm going on 3

Re: [RBW] 2017 RAGBRAI

2017-05-02 Thread Dale Click
Hi Tim, I remember that we didn’t get to ride in 2015 due to my groups timeline. Let’s try to work up some overlaps this year! Rusty > On May 2, 2017, at 5:53 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I live in Iowa and I intend to do the entire week. But, I'm recovering from

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

2017-05-02 Thread Broccoli Cog
Good point. A bad habit of mine is this constant case of upgrade-itis. One of the Clements is worn but I could have just purchased one as a replacement and put the one with the good tread on the front. Oh well, I had my heart set on trying more of a smooth tread version found on the JB's as

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

2017-05-02 Thread Patrick Moore
Yes, the benefit of casing suppleness is principally lower rolling resistance, though I find that more supple tires are also more comfortable at a given tire pressure (and, OTOH, that they often require a higher pressure to avoid sidewall flop than do tires with stiffer sidewalls). We've got 2

[RBW] Guidonette levers on Choco?

2017-05-02 Thread Garth
>From the pics I see on the VO page they appear to have quite a drop to them, >meaning you really gotta reach down to them. May or may not work for you >depends on what you prefer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Tires for Sam

2017-05-02 Thread Garth
Why not just keep riding the Clement tires ? I mean hey, if it ain't broke... As you found out, wider is not necessarily "better", it's just wider but it doesn't necessarily mean better or worse. I myself have not drunk the "Compass kool-aid" and prolly never will. Everyone has their

[RBW] Re: Compass on tour?

2017-05-02 Thread ascpgh
I have Schwalbe Marathon Supremes on my Disc Trucker commuter and Stampede Pass ELs on my Rambouillet. If I decided tomorrow to take the GAP/C path to Washington DC, I'd take the Ram and its ELs. I just love the ride of those tires, with each pedal stroke, that I'd happily carry an extra

[RBW] PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread Belopsky
http://www.ebay.com/itm/rivendell-quickbeam-singlespeed-bicycle-60-cm-nitto-phil-wood-honjo-brooks-/391772091525 -- 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

[RBW] Re: looking for a recent post on brake clearance

2017-05-02 Thread ascpgh
So true. I had fender rattling and buzz against the resting position of the Shimano "longer reach" brake arms on my Rambouillet when my original hammered Honjos and Conti Gatorskin 28s I would tighten up the brakes, partially activating them to get better clearance:

[RBW] Choco-moose Love?

2017-05-02 Thread William R.
Still rocking and loving the Choco Mooses that came stock on my Appaloosa over a year ago. Sometimes I think about trying some Choco Norms to see if I like a slightly different angle or if I want to lower them more than I can with the mooses. But that's usually when my mind is wandering off the

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Well let me add a different point of view. I think that the bike is stunning and the components very inviting and I don't at all think that $3200 is out of line for the bike. Take a gander into your typical local bike shop that carries Specialized or Treks and see what their price tags are

[RBW] Re: Shop Sack Durability

2017-05-02 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I'm going on 3 years I think with my green medium... Couple holes along the center bottom stitching and definitely wear and 'beusauge' but I've been delighted with the simplicity and robustness of mine. 7 months to first hole send a bit fast but obviously every bag sees much different

[RBW] Re: Compass on tour?

2017-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
I recently did a mixed-surface tour on Vancouver Island on my Atlantis with 44mm Compass tires. Another guy had 42mm Barlow Pass 650B tires. We have five compass flats in 1-2 miles. That was on a very rough and rocky mountain descent. Otherwise we had zero flats for five days. We were riding

[RBW] 2017 RAGBRAI

2017-05-02 Thread Rusty Click
Any Riv listers heading to Iowa for this years RAGBRAI? If so, drop me a line. Robert, are you still out there? -- 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

Re: [RBW] FS: Tubus Tara + mounts; Nitto 32F mini-rack; XT 10-spd RD-M773; Surly Seatpost Clamp 30mm; Problem Solvers Direct Mount Adapter

2017-05-02 Thread Bob K.
Pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHskUhwf96 And here's what's left: > > *Nitto 32F Mini-Rack*--*$110 shipped/OBO*--I bought this with my Sam in > 2009, but it's only been (off and) on my bike for the past year or so. It's > the model with the front tab. Great shape. Riv sells them for $140. > >

[RBW] Re: Compass on tour?

2017-05-02 Thread Ian Strader
Do you think running them tubeless would have kept you from flatting? On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1:51:41 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I recently did a mixed-surface tour on Vancouver Island on my Atlantis > with 44mm Compass tires. Another guy had 42mm Barlow Pass 650B tires. We > have five

Re: [RBW] Guidonette levers on Choco?

2017-05-02 Thread Justin August
I would love to see pictures if you have them. -J On May 2, 2017, 1:18 PM -0700, WETH , wrote: > Justin, > I have them on albatross bars not Choco. https://flic.kr/p/MX1Vwv > I like how they follow the curb of the bar so I can reach the brakes quickly > from several hand

Re: [RBW] Re: FS -- Rivendell Wilbury 59cm complete bike -- UNIQUE BUILD -- $3200

2017-05-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 05/02/2017 04:54 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: I just noticed the rims -- very appealing, though I hear they require yearly upkeep, like your old station hack. The author, Tim Moore, of the very entertaining "Gironimo: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy", used NOS wooden rims on his

[RBW] Re: Hub Area Rack, with non-Riv bags...can I?

2017-05-02 Thread Rusty Click
Hi Neil, I use the Ortleib Sport Packer Plus front bags without a problem. They are very adjustable. I have also been known to hang a Stone Cold insulated "beverage" bag on the HAR. My only complaint isn't with the bags, but with the version of the HAR itself. I have the "non-loop", early

[RBW] Re: Compass on tour?

2017-05-02 Thread Ash A
Andy, your review makes me want to get those compass tires despite the fact that I have two sets of spare tires I'm yet to try! -- 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

[RBW] Compass on tour?

2017-05-02 Thread Rod Holland
I've been riding my LHT with Snoqualmie Pass Extralights over a gamut of terrains, under load, with no flats. rod -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 64cm Sam Hillborne

2017-05-02 Thread Reid Echols
Proud owner of my first Riv! Mattt shipped promptly and it arrived basically overnight (?!). Happy Saturday morning for me. Here's what it looks like now: https://flic.kr/p/UryRAi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread Bill
I don't understand how a seller would go through the effort to box the bike for shipping but otherwise would not bother to replace the taillight battery. It could just be a consignment and the lister presents the bike exactly as received, greasy, dirty, rusty, and dead battery, hoping to make

[RBW] "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread Will Ashe
Hey y'all, Since I've decided to rebuild my Sam I've been looking for some inspiration. I saw Roman's Sam in staff bikes with a Sram crankset, and am considering trying a full Sram 1x setup. Do any of you have experience with builds like this? I don't suspect that I'll run into any issues,

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread William R.
Nice one. Always wanted one of these. My size. I don't quite have those funds... But, just in case, is that slight dent in the top tube near the saddle anything to be concerned about? Or is that another one of the many benefits of steel: not worrying about such things? Bill in Westchester, NY

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread eflayer
I'd worry more about blowing that much money on a dented and rusty bike than I would on any danger from the dent itself. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5:44:00 AM UTC-7, Belopsky wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread drew
No expert, but I have 2 top tube dented bikes and everyone has told me they are purely cosmetic. -- 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] Choco-moose Love?

2017-05-02 Thread René Sterental
I put them on my Cheviot to try, where I had the Ahearne bars that I love. I think I actually like the Chocos better. Tried the Bullmoose version first, but swapped it for the normals with a 100mm stem to continue using the shifters on the stem's quill. Mounted the normals in the same orientation

Re: [RBW] Re: Which Compass tires for a Sam Hillborne riden on pavement

2017-05-02 Thread panog
Actually 3 questions, if we add the "where to stop adding more suppleness to an already supple tire?". I absolutely agree with your statement regarding the esoteric nature of the perceived handling differences between wheel sizes simply due to the fact that the absolute judge of what feels

[RBW] PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch
Wow tough crowd. I paid $900 for my green Quickbeam frame with just a headset. The components on this one are very nice. It is obvious the bike is in good shape even if there is some beausage. This isn't a great bargain but it doesn't seem crazy expensive. There is a reason I quit selling my

Re: [RBW] FS: Tubus Tara + mounts; Nitto 32F mini-rack; XT 10-spd RD-M773; Surly Seatpost Clamp 30mm; Problem Solvers Direct Mount Adapter

2017-05-02 Thread Bob K.
Bump with new prices on the racks and rear derailleur. Pictures to follow this evening. *Nitto 32F Mini-Rack*--*$110 shipped/OBO*--I bought this with my Sam in 2009, but it's only been (off and) on my bike for the past year or so. It's the model with the front tab. Great shape. Riv sells them

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Quickbeam on eBay

2017-05-02 Thread Bob Lovejoy
I will add to the conversation that the seller does have excellent feedback and, looking through their past sales, has accepted best offers more than a few times. I do suspect it is a consignment, taken in and presented mostly as they received it. It is certainly a rider, not necessarily a

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread Austin B
When I first got my Sam frameset, I used various bits and pieces I had laying around to build it up and ride it before I knew exactly what I wanted. This included running an Ultegra 6600 10-speed drivetrain & brifters on it which I had laying around unused. While it wasn't a typical Sam build,

[RBW] Re: "Modern" Components on a Riv?

2017-05-02 Thread Will Ashe
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. -- 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