[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

The weight limit on the Mark's rack is only 4.4 lbs. I don't believe it's that fragile---in fact I hope it's not since I have one on the front of a Sam---but not having any other information I don't know what the weight limit really is. The Carradice Bagman weight limit is 22 lbs. If you're

[RBW] FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

Berthoud saddle is SOLD. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Bumping this thread because it looks like we're close! I'll let Will decide when to spill the beans, but I'm chomping at the bit to reveal some prototype pics he sent when I asked for an ETA. Almost wish I hadn't asked because what I saw makes it even harder to wait. The only clue I can give is

[RBW] Trying this again - my 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis, or 58 Hunq

I have a 61 that I might consider trading, but I don't want to ship it. Where are you located? Matt Oswego, IL (but I travel a lot) -- 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

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Road, Rambouillet and a poor man's Hunqapillar

A pending move has motivated me to thin the herd a bit... First up is a Rivendell Road with a very nice 10 speed Campy build. The 61cm Waterford built frame is Reynolds 753 and 531 fork with light metallic blue paint and a cream head tube. The build is a mix of Centaur, Record and Chorus

[RBW] Re: PSA: Coffee Outside Bay Area

This Sat. June 3, at 7AM; hope to see you there. More info @coffeeoutsideba On Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 12:01:27 PM UTC-8, Kellie wrote: > > *Chasing Mailboxes* has "Coffee Friday," @foundinthemountains (Vancouver) > has #coffeeoutsideyvc. Now there's *Coffee Outside Bay Area *(SF): first >

[RBW] Re: FS: White Industries 700c Wheelset

clarification: 135mm rear and 100mm front on the mi5 hubs -- 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

[RBW] WTB Chainrings/Bar-end shifters/Bar-end pods

Hey, Y'all-- I've been waiting on the Riv site to get a few things in stock to do an order so I can save on shipping, but it seems that as soon as one item is replenished the other one goes out of stock. Now I'm running out of time! I'm planning a mini-tour on July 1st and I for sure need some

[RBW] Re: shakedown campaloosa

What is your mirror set-up? Looks like you clamped it to your basket? Nice! On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 10:34:09 AM UTC-7, Sky Coulter wrote: > > So I mostly finished building up my 55cm dropbar appaloosa Friday night > and then took it for an over night biking trip with some friends on the >

[RBW] Re: FS: White Industries 700c Wheelset

OLD on the mi5 hubs is 135mm excellent condition less than 2,000 miles. -- 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: Where's Brian?

He definitely had the most lust worthy staff builds, imo. His AHH is a work of art On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 9:28:04 AM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > Weird, I just talked to him like a month or two ago when visiting and > sometimes run into him riding around town in Oakland. He helped me with a

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road, Rambouillet and a poor man's Hunqapillar

i inquired about the rambouillet On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 5:53:49 PM UTC-7, rw1911 wrote: > > A pending move has motivated me to thin the herd a bit... > > First up is a Rivendell Road with a very nice 10 speed Campy build. The > 61cm Waterford built frame is Reynolds 753 and 531 fork

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road, Rambouillet and a poor man's Hunqapillar

Another try linking to pics... Rivendell Road Rivendell Rambouillet GT Peace 29R

[RBW] Re: shakedown campaloosa

Ya. Attached to the basket. Not sure how well it really works there though -- there is a bit of obstruction from the brake lever. I normally don't ride with one but wanna try and get into the habit -- makes it a bit easier on my neck on long rides. Sky in new west On Thursday, June 1, 2017

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

I would buy a Taiwan 650b plus Hunqapillar with disk brakes. I know Riv/Grant isn't thrilled with disks, but they're pretty much the future for bikes intended to tackle dirt roads. I know some folks perceive them as more complex, but after some time with mechanical disks on my folder I've found

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Road, Rambouillet and a poor man's Hunqapillar

Pictures no worky .. FYI On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 8:53:49 PM UTC-4, rw1911 wrote: > > A pending move has motivated me to thin the herd a bit... > > First up is a Rivendell Road with a very nice 10 speed Campy build. The > 61cm Waterford built frame is Reynolds 753 and 531 fork with light

[RBW] Re: Where's Brian?

He helped me buy my Sam frame recently. Super nice, easy to work with, insightful, and very helpful. He was great at follow up questions after purchase, too. I tried emailing him about a month ago and he didn't return my message, which was not like him. the next time I tried his email was not

Re: [RBW] FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

Measuring the width across the back would distinguish between them. On 06/01/2017 06:51 PM, 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Steve, The rails are steel, and I believe this is the Aspin model. I am not familiar with the line at all and my initial search for info didn't turn up anything.

Re: [RBW] FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

Well, of the 5 models listed on Compass, 4 of them are a claimed 157mm wide. The only one different is the 146mm wide Galibier with Ti rails which this is certainly not. This one has steel rails, is @ 162mm at the widest point and @ 280mm in length and weighs in at 508.8g I'll go ahead and

[RBW] Re: shakedown campaloosa

"Ugh, I need to move to Vancouver Island. And someday I will, god willing :-) Your (friend's) nice photos will have to do until then. Looks like a great time! KJ" I've been working toward that goal almost six years now - blasted bullish property market and no downturn in sight! Rider's

[RBW] Re: FS: RockyMounts R4 Tandem Rack

Price drop - $290 shipped. On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 3:21:17 PM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Perfect for your new HubbuhubbuH. > > Brand new in box. Never mounted. > > $320 shipped to you on your lucky day! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

William R I used the vinyl rubber mud flaps from Planet Bike on the front SKS P45. Extends a good 6", fit good and looks good. Drilled 2 holes in fender and secured with a tie wrap. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ -Original Message- From: William R. To:

Re: [RBW] FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

Steve, The rails are steel, and I believe this is the Aspin model. I am not familiar with the line at all and my initial search for info didn't turn up anything. Once I got onto Boulder Bikes I had a better idea. If there is a way to positively identify it, let me know. Aside from "Gilles

Re: [RBW] FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

On 06/01/2017 04:43 PM, 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote: Berthoud Saddle: $100 - trade for Cambium? I actually received this in a trade for a Cambium on the list. It's not working for me though and want to go back to the Cambium. I believe this is the "cork" pattern. Broken in, not

[RBW] Re: FS: What’s now left-- drivetrain, brake, seatposts, wheelsets etc.

Folks: Here's what's left as of today (June1). Please feel free to make offers. Prices include shipping in the lower 48. It’s best to contact me at ekdouglas (at) mindspring (dot) com Photos can be seen at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/147685640@N03/albums/72157684339820996

[RBW] Re: Where's Brian?

Weird, I just talked to him like a month or two ago when visiting and sometimes run into him riding around town in Oakland. He helped me with a few builds and was always super helpful. He must be gone since he's no longer on the site, though usually I feel like they announce people coming and

[RBW] FS: What’s now left-- drivetrain, brake, seatposts, wheelsets etc.

I just received a set of wheels from Eric. Great shape and pleasure to work with. -- 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: Trying this again - my 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis, or 58 Hunq

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11:43:29 AM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Anyone out there with a 61 Atlantis they find a touch too large? Or a 58 > Hunq? I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: Trying this again - my 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis, or 58 Hunq

Mark, can't help you but am curious what your crankbolt to top of seat distance is on your pictured Atlantis. I have a 64 All Rounder and a 58 Humq. Would love to compare the Humq to a 61 or 64 Atlantis. I surprised myself when I passed on a 60 Bombadil the other day. Steve On Thu, Jun 1, 2017

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

A Hunqapillar made by their excellent Taiwan manufacturers at ~$500 to $1000 lower price, while still making sustainable revenue for Rivendell would also be nice. BL in EC On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:54:58 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > So... sorry to change the subject, but I

[RBW] Re: Trying this again - my 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis, or 58 Hunq

you sure you don't wanna trade your atlantis frame for a 58cm appaloosa?! -- 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: Trying this again - my 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis, or 58 Hunq

I'm sure! Atlantis and Hunq are the Riv models that do it for me. On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 12:19 PM, Singlespeed Johnny < singlespeedjoh...@gmail.com> wrote: > you sure you don't wanna trade your atlantis frame for a 58cm > appaloosa?! > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

this is the only picture i have of my hillborne which used marks rack for both front and rear. the good thing about it is that you can adjust it to sit however high above the wheel you want.

[RBW] FS: 60cm Cheviot Complete (Nitto, Sugino, Paul, Brooks, +Dynamo Lights)

Hi All, I am located in the SF/Bay Area and am entertaining the idea of selling my complete Cheviot... either to fund a bike for the partner/girlfriend/roommate or possibly a Rosco Mountain Mixte project :) I had the bike built up by the Riven-wizards over at HQ and it's got a nicer build than

[RBW] FS: White Industries 700c Wheelset

handbuilt wheel set. straight, true and strong. white industries mi5 hubs (polished) dt swiss competition double butted spokes (silver) dt swiss brass nipples (silver) sun rims cr-18 rims (polished) stan's yellow tape installed 32h/32h beautiful, practical, lifelong wheelset. decided to

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:40:58 AM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > yep. at that point might as well go disc brakes > >> >> Phillip, I suppose I see your point. If Velocity stopped making the cliffhanger (as they did once before), you'd kind of be screwed. That might actually be one of

[RBW] Re: PSA Bay Area Atlantis

Nevermind, thought that was $1000 for the complete... Still good.. -- 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: PSA Bay Area Atlantis

Nice price. On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 2:38:14 PM UTC-4, Surlyprof wrote: > > Don't know if this belongs to a lister or not but appeared to be a pretty > good deal. Tempted to swap out my Hillborne for this one. Might solve > Drew's current dilemma? > >

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FS: White Industries 700c Wheelset

What's the rear OLD? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2017, at 2:23 PM, Singlespeed Johnny > wrote: > > handbuilt wheel set. straight, true and strong. > white industries mi5 hubs (polished) > dt swiss competition double butted spokes (silver) > dt swiss brass

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

Philip, Shoji, thank you very much. Looks like Mark's Rack is just the ticket. On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 3:51:54 PM UTC-4, Shoji Takahashi wrote: > > Here are a few via Google: > > https://selfpropelledlifestyle.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/january-12-2014_untitled_0501.jpg >

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

Keith, >From what I understand, folks have already successfully run 29x2.5 tires in >their Hunqs. I imagine, though, that those "2.5s" weren't actual 2.5s, but >maybe they were. I agree, however, that this sort of clearance for a >27.5/650b+ tire would be really cool. Thing is, it's likely

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

Here are a few via Google: https://selfpropelledlifestyle.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/january-12-2014_untitled_0501.jpg https://www.flickr.com/photos/30684316@N08/5272326460/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/30490050@N04/26969880071 Good luck, shoji On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 2:59:45 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] FS: Orange Hillborne on Clist Baltimore

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[RBW] FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

I've got some stuff I don't need. I need some stuff I don't got. For sale or for trade - Drop me a line: hbcl...@yahoo.com *Things I need*: Cambium Saddle. C17 or preferably C15 - Black, Slate, or Natural is all good. Jones Loop handlebar. Black, Silver, TI...whatever. Been really curious and

[RBW] Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

I'm considering getting a Marks' Rack to use as a saddlebag support, or as a place strap down a sleeping bag or stuff sack on an upcoming build. But haven't seen many pictures of it mounted that way. Please post pictures if you have them. I'm particularly interested in how it fits on the back

Re: [RBW] FS / FT Berthoud, Noodle Cockpit, Velocity 650b Cliffhanger wheelset, and and and

The photo makes it look like a bog-standard Aspin? The rails, at least in that picture, don't look like they're the titanium ones. It's pretty impressively worn in, too; someone put a lot of miles onto that puppy. -david parsons On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 2:14:21 PM UTC-7, Steve

[RBW] Re: FS: White Industries 700c Wheelset

What is the condition, mileage? Thanks, Clayton Scott SF, CA On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11:23:08 AM UTC-7, Singlespeed Johnny wrote: > > handbuilt wheel set. straight, true and strong. > white industries mi5 hubs (polished) > dt swiss competition double butted spokes (silver) > dt swiss

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

yep. at that point might as well go disc brakes On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 1:54:58 AM UTC-4, iamkeith wrote: > > So... sorry to change the subject, but I finally got around to reading > the pertinent Blahg entry, and what caught my eye was something else > entirely. And unlike an

[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

When the weather gets generally dry I prefer to not have fenders on my Appaloosa. We do have a lot of squirrelly squirrels here in the north eastern US. Lots of rabbits too on the MUP. They behave differently from squirrels but also unpredictably! So, yes, I worry about that happening. Sticks

[RBW] Re: FS: WI Crankset 40/26 & Gilles Berthoud Aravis Saddle price drops

saddle sold On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:21:49 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > WI Crankset sold. > > On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 9:20:00 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: >> >> These are 10 miles in >> >> WI crankset 165mm arms, 40/26t - $275 shipped >> >> Gilles Berthoud Aravis saddle, titanium rails

[RBW] Re: Pick your paint Hunq

Michael, it looks GREAT! The most appealing thing to me is that it'd fit me well :) The refined leather saddle and grips + knobbies is cool, too. On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 8:51:52 PM UTC-4, Michael in SF wrote: > > I *think* I'm done with fine-tuning. It's *sooo* good! Things worth >

[RBW] Re: PSA Bay Area Atlantis

The complete is the better deal. The parts list is very nice. Royce hubs are probably close to $400 on their own. I'd buy it if it were my size, but a few sizes too small. David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?

Not BITD - today and for the foreseeable future! Here in Toronto - like many other big cities I would guess - both e-bikes and e-mopeds are plentiful. They are allowed in the bike lanes and don't require a license to operate. I agree they have certain benefits to providing greater utility and