[RBW] WTT: Medium Saddlesack Olive for Medium Grey

[Max S]

If you want to buy MountNormal's bag, I could be talked into buying yours... 
:-) 

- Max in A2

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[RBW] Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

['Beaverton Bob' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I am definitely a Felix.  Showed off my daily commuter (a Hillborne) at work, 
and the cyclist who saw it couldn't believe how clean it was.

I now have 5 bikes that are always ready to ride, kept relatively clean and 
reasonably maintained.  However, I am also a fan of beusage and my bikes have 
battle scars and honest wear.  I do my bike maintenance at home, except for 
frame work and headset installation.

SHORT STORY: I remember I once saw our village handyman/gardener in the 
Philippines meticulously cleaning his bike.  I told my Dad about it and he told 
me that if I couldn't afford another bike, I would clean mine just as well.  
Ouch!

I am the same with my cars (just maintaining, NOT washing), and I almost all 
oil changes and tire rotations myself.  Used to have a '74 Karmann Ghia that my 
Dad and I used to work on too.  Also wax and shine my leather shoes...

Ride Safely,
Beaverton Bob

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[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

[MountNormal]

Indeed...saddle height is 75. And while I'm at it, tires are Schwalbe Super 
Moto Xs...27.5x2.4 

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[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

[iamkeith]

Thank you for posting.  It's been hard to get pictures of these.  Can you 
us what the saddle height is in your photos?  Congratulations, btw!

On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 7:51:57 PM UTC-6, MountNormal wrote:
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> Howdy folks,
> So the 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived! I've attached a couple of pics (I 
> think). Impression? It's more nimble and light than I expected but I'm used 
> to riding a Surly Ice Cream Truck so I suppose I should have know it would 
> be snappier than a fat bike. Anywho, just thought I'd share. 
>
> Thanks, 
>
> Stephen
>
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[RBW] Re: Floor Stand Recommendation for Clem.

[drew]

I use one like this. Fit a 2.5 tire fine. I think I found them for a lot less $ 
than this link has.

http://www.bikewagon.com/willworx-display-stand-super-stand-2-pi?CAWELAID=4635067313=pla=20966736636=pla-132683352996=4635424584=m=EAIaIQobChMImp3i_vXQ1gIV03J-Ch0pBww2EAQYCCABEgKjVPD_BwE

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[RBW] Re: Floor Stand Recommendation for Clem.

[Tom M]

Feedback Sports: https://www.feedbacksports.com/shop/rakk-black/. You can 
gang more than one together. Will accommodate a 2.1" tire.
Tom
Alexandria, VA

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> With a heavy duty rear rack and child seat, Clem officially will not be 
> stored on my hanging wall mounts in my garage. 
> So, I’m looking for a floor stand, the type you roll a wheel into. 
> Any experience with these? Need something that can accommodate a 29x2.1” 
> tire. 
> Thanks, 
> David

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Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

[James Warren]

Mountain bike versus country bike.

2.3” to 2.4” clearance on the Huge Size Rosco Mixte. Cheviot is more like 
700x45-to-50 max. Cheviot has sidepulls.

This answer is not to be confused with the Rosco Medium. That one has the 
Appaloosa fork crown, which means clearance is more like 700x55 max.

The Huge Rosco Mixte has the same fork crown as the current Hunqapillar. Big 
mountain bike tire room.


> On Oct 1, 2017, at 6:28 PM, Kiley DeMond  wrote:
> 
> Okay, I give. I am sure this has been asked and answered, but I could not 
> locate the answer in the amount of time I was willing to allocate to the 
> search. What is the difference between the Roscoe Mixte and the Cheviot? I 
> get the 'huge' part; my Cheviot is a mere 60cm.
> 
> 
> On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 1:28:08 PM UTC-7, MartyG wrote:
> Pre-ordered one of the big ones! Can't see a single compromise to this being 
> a real winner - unless you call waiting until summer for delivery a 
> compromise. Looks to be an all-grown-up all-rounder if there ever was one. 
> 
> Can't wait to see pics. And color. And a delivery notice.
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Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

[Patrick Moore]

I laughed when reading this. Question: will John be able to sneak a new
Atlantis in without causing trouble, or selling his beloved Brompton or
miter saw? Go John!

And, what is the enigmatic "shed"???

On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 7:51 PM, Surlyprof  wrote:

> This is John's wife... He is welcome to buy the bike if he sells the
> Brompton or the $1500 miter saw I bought him for Christmas and his 50th
> birthday (respectively).
>
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Re: [RBW] 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

[James Warren]

That is perfection.


> On Oct 1, 2017, at 6:51 PM, MountNormal  wrote:
> 
> Howdy folks,
>So the 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived! I've attached a couple of pics (I 
> think). Impression? It's more nimble and light than I expected but I'm used 
> to riding a Surly Ice Cream Truck so I suppose I should have know it would be 
> snappier than a fat bike. Anywho, just thought I'd share. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Stephen
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Re: [RBW] Re: Wildlife; rain; load

[Patrick Moore]

Please report. If they're really effective, perhaps I'll take a few of
those off your hands (at a unit price markup that is worth your while, of
course).

FWIW, I've had some luck with squirting dogs with water bottles; not that
I've been chased by very many...

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> Thanks much, Patrick.  I just order 12 boxes---more than I'll ever need
> but it was the minimum order.  I'm looking forward to trying them.
>
> Dave
>
> On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 1:16:10 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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>> You can scare a lot of dogs with this order:
>>
>> https://www.ebay.com/i/172638698156?chn=ps=1
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[RBW] Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

[Surlyprof]

You've seen my bike.  I'm definitely an Oscar.  I ride dirt trails for part of 
my commute which is a losing battle.  I am pretty careful about cleaning the 
drive trains once a week (or so).

John

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Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

[Surlyprof]

This is John's wife... He is welcome to buy the bike if he sells the Brompton 
or the $1500 miter saw I bought him for Christmas and his 50th birthday 
(respectively).

John's wife (Who thinks he needs to balance his passions VERY carefully)

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[RBW] Re: Helmet that doesn't stand so tall? No teetering crockery helmet?

[Kiley DeMond]

As part of my whole unracing thing, I have been rocking one of these when I 
wear a helmet. I bought the brown shell and the Paris cover New York when I 
was riding my Dutch tank, but it totally clashes with my Cheviot so now I 
only wear it ice skating (until I get another cover, anyhow). I am actually 
more worried about my noggin when on skates than my bike. 

http://www.yakkay.com

They are sold in the U.S. at a bike shops like 
Heritage, https://www.heritagebicycles.com/products/yakkay-helmets.

They have some other very interesting alternatives.
https://www.heritagebicycles.com/collections/stylish-bicycle-helmets/products/thousand-bike-helmet?variant=22090492673
And this, that while sold out here, I find very interesting; goes well with 
my bike and has a reasonable price point. Hmmm.
https://www.heritagebicycles.com/collections/stylish-bicycle-helmets/products/poc-helmet-crane-pure?variant=786484549



On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 6:32:30 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote:
>
> My problem with alot of helmets is they look like they stand so tall. 
> Makes me look like I have a stack of books on my head. Or like a stack of 
> teetering crockery.
>
> Is there a helmet that is more low profile or lays flatter on the head?
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[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

[Kiley DeMond]

Okay, I give. I am sure this has been asked and answered, but I could not 
locate the answer in the amount of time I was willing to allocate to the 
search. What is the difference between the Roscoe Mixte and the Cheviot? I 
get the 'huge' part; my Cheviot is a mere 60cm.


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> Pre-ordered one of the big ones! Can't see a single compromise to this 
> being a real winner - unless you call waiting until summer for delivery a 
> compromise. Looks to be an all-grown-up all-rounder if there ever was one. 
>
> Can't wait to see pics. And color. And a delivery notice.
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[RBW] Soma Supple Vitesse for sale

[Steve Butcher]

I'm offering for sale one pair of Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700 x 28c tires.  
They have under 200 miles on them and are in very good condition with no 
cuts nor any history of flats.  I'd like to get $80.00 (PayPal Family and 
Friends) shipped in Continental U.S.  Please PM me with any questions.  
Thanks, Steve.

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[RBW] Floor Stand Recommendation for Clem.

[David B]

With a heavy duty rear rack and child seat, Clem officially will not be stored 
on my hanging wall mounts in my garage. 
So, I’m looking for a floor stand, the type you roll a wheel into. 
Any experience with these? Need something that can accommodate a 29x2.1” tire. 
Thanks,
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[RBW] Compass tire fender clearance on a 58cm 650b Homer

[Daniel Jackson]

I'm sure someone on this list has a burnt out babyshoe to share for fitting. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Flyer Special, Paul Motolite, Nitto S65, Nexus 8, Ortlieb Panniers, Inolight, and Big Apple (Final Parts Clear Out)

[Mattt]

The below are sold.  The above (my Original post) is what is still for 
sale.  I am posting an update sooner than usual because I have gotten a few 
hits on the Paul brakes.
 

>
>
> Paul Components Motolite Set (You get two) - $120
>
>
> Ortlieb Back Roller Plus panniers.
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[RBW] Compass tire fender clearance on a 58cm 650b Homer

[Call Me Jay]

I should have mentioned... I have Velocity Altas rims.  Thanks.

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[RBW] Compass tire fender clearance on a 58cm 650b Homer

[Call Me Jay]

Right now, I have Soma Xpress 650b x 38s under Longboard fenders and it looks 
like I could go a little bigger.  Can I fit a Compass 42s? Some other 42? Or 
should I stick with the 38s? At $80 a tire for the Compass tires, in 
particular, I'd rather not mess around with trial and error.  I don't have a 
caliper in my basement shop btw.  Let me know what has worked for others.  
Thanks in advance.

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[RBW] Re: Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

['Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Well I kind of already outed myself as an Oscar. It's not that I worry 
about messing up a new bicycle, but I generally gravitate toward used 
bicycles, often with more than a few battle scars. And it kind of goes from 
there. Also not a super fussy maintenance person, but I do try to keep 
things running fairly smooth. But sometimes I'll just do another build if 
things get too non-functional...that sounds bad, but it all gets recycled 
or sold or given away, so no real foul. I'm sort of happy with this, but I 
would like to procrastinate less and be more organized. In fact, I think 
I'll start tomorrow...

On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 12:55:42 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
>
> On the recent "Saluki" thread, Mark made a funny reference to the Odd 
> Couple, regarding immaculate bicycles and their opposites.
>
> I'm a definite Oscar. I start out a bike build in full Felix mode, but 
> then don't clean it much or mess with it until something wears out or I get 
> another wild hair and build it up differently. 
>
> Where do you fall on the Oscar/Felix spectrum regarding bicycle 
> cleanliness and upkeep? Are you happy with your level of slovenliness or 
> fussiness, or would you like to change?
>
> Philip
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Re: [RBW] Re: Wildlife; rain; load

['Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Thanks much, Patrick.  I just order 12 boxes---more than I'll ever need but 
it was the minimum order.  I'm looking forward to trying them.  

Dave

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> You can scare a lot of dogs with this order:
>
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[RBW] WTT: Medium Saddlesack Olive for Medium Grey

[MountNormal]

Dstein,
   I have a medium grey saddlesack that I've been thinking about selling. I got 
it from Gravel & Grind in late August. I've used it for commuting only. 

Stephen 

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[RBW] Stolen Betty.

[Ed Rosenblatt]

Friends bike was stolen out of their garage last week. Will get more details 
from them. 

She’s in the Los Angeles area. Here’s a photo of it. 
https://letsgorideabike.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/4-6-foy1.jpg

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[RBW] WTB: Fork, Rivendell, for 26 inch wheel, canti brakes, and ~129mm headtube

[Jay P]

Please be in touch if you happen to have one I could buy 

Wanting to resurrect an old handmade mountain bike, but need a high quality 
1 inch threaded fork to do

I called Rivendell and they're going to look around in their nooks and 
crannies, but thought I would try here too

Thank you --

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 vs 10 speed bar end shifters

[commutour]

I use Suntour barcons on three different singles, one 8 speed and two 9 speed.  
I've done 10 and have a new 10 sp cassette in waiting.  If you get in the rythm 
they are great.  I'd have no reservations about going to 11.  Switching between 
bikes can make getting that rythm more difficult but I never found STI to be 
all that great so I live with some missed shifts.  Even if you miss a cog now 
and then, the jump is probably about what you would have got with an old 5 
speed system anyway so no big deal.  I love being able to get whatever 
casssette/chain combos are on sale and/or have the range I want without having 
to worry about can I do this or can I do that.  Put whatever on and it works.

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[RBW] Re: Saluki.

[Ace Acer]

Ray,
   You are correct about the Saluki's having double-tapered seat stays.  
The Bleriot's have single-tapered seat stays.  Below is a link to the 
Cyclofiend site with the Bleriot announcement pages from the Rivendell 
Reader #37 (2006).  A nice quick read.

http://cyclofiend.com/rbw/bleriot/index.html#announce

Ace
Providence, RI



On Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 9:59:06 PM UTC-4, Ray Varella wrote:

> If I'm remembering correctly, the Saluki had double tapered seat stays, 
> not sure if the Bleriot did. 
>
>
> Ray
> Vallejo CA
>

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Re: [RBW] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

[Bill Lindsay]

Rosco Bubbe is down in the books as bike #7 in my 200 miles on 10 bikes 
challenge.  The Medium Mountain Step Thru went out with a bang, on a 
classic Riv-content ride.  Out my front door, to the top of Mount Diablo 
and back to my front door.  




78 miles and 6700 feet of climbing on a practically perfect day in the Bay 
Area.  We're looking West from the summit and that bump on the horizon is 
Mount Tam.  The bike did spectacularly well.  I've continued to dial in 
this bike, now with a Black Brooks B17 and a Mountain Campee front rack 
with detachable lowriders.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:22:15 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> I had several small projects on the workstand this week.  I laced up a 
> couple new wheels, and did several tire swaps on a few of my bikes.  The 
> result of the tire swaps left me with a pair of Compass Babyshoe Pass 
> Extralights that could go in the tire box, or could go on another bike.  
> So, I decided to deck out my Medium Step-Thru as a stripped down road 
> racing machine.  
>
> Racy Rosco Step Thru 
> 
>
> I'm thinking that with some black aluminum fenders and the right front 
> rack, we'll be totally Rando-Ready.  
>
> On my 10x200 challenge, I've been doing shorter rides including all-out 
> effort intervals.  I'm tracking my progress/fitness by shooting for 
> Personal Records on all my frequent East Bay Climbs.  Today, I went all-out 
> for a PR on the climb up Wildcat Canyon.  I felt very good about it, only 
> to find I accidentally hit the "stop" button on Strava and failed to record 
> any of my 35 mile jaunt.  We'll never know whether I did a PR or not.  Did 
> it really happen?  Is Strava equivalent to Pictures?  
>
> As it stands, I'm still at 6 bikes.  I should be able to finish up 200 
> miles on both my Mountain bike as well as the step-thru this week.  That 
> will leave my double-speed Gunnar and my Rosco Road bike as bike number 9 
> and 10.  I'm about ready to concede that there is no way I'm getting 200 
> miles in on my tandem.  There is just not enough willing stokerage going on 
> in my immediate vicinity. I'm OK with that.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA 
>
>
>

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[RBW] WTT: Medium Saddlesack Olive for Medium Grey

[dstein]

I'm looking to get a medium saddlesack in grey, either to trade or to 
purchase if someone has one to sell. Not the light grey grid on the website 
now but the darker grey they had last year and earlier this yer.

Here's what I have to trade (or sell if I can't find a trade but find a 
seller):

   - Large Grey Saddlesack (used on one overnight trip - maybe throw in 
   another $15-20 on top of the trade as it's a large for a medium?)
   - Medium Tan Saddlesack (not sure this was ever used)
   

Local in Bay Area preferred for selling and shipping stuff as I'm traveling 
a lot in October, but open.

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[RBW] Re: FS 56cm Hillborne

['Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch]

If you have pics, then why not post them with the ad?

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Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

[Surlyprof]

Try shed.


John

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[RBW] FS: 52cm Clem H, $900

[Jeremy Till]

With the coming of the new batch of Clems at Riv, I'm reposting this at a 
lower price, asking $900.  Local pickup in Sacramento or the SF Bay Area 
strongly preferred.  

For sale is one 52cm Clem Smith Jr. complete bike with the H-type frame in 
green.  This was originally one of the pre-production demo bikes that 
Rivendell had for test rides before the first production run.  My wife 
bought it as an off-road bike but it ended up being a bit too big for her. 
  My sister-in-law tried it for a while and came to the same conclusion, so 
time to pass it on.  Full set of pictures here: 

https://flic.kr/s/aHskYwHU5D

Because it was a demo bike, it was built up at Rivendell and has a 
different and nicer mix of parts than the stock bikes, including: 
-FSA Duron sealed bearing headset
-Sugino XD cranks setup as a wide/low double.  
-MKS Sneaker Pedals
-The nice cartridge bearing Silver hubs that come on the Appaloosa and Sam 
now.  
-Shimano CX50 cantilever brakes with the Dia-Compe SS-6 levers.  
-Schwalbe Super Moto X tires--light, puffy, fast, dream ride type tires. 
 Think Super Moto casing with the Big Ben tread.  

We've swapped in a pair of fillet brazed 58cm Bosco Bullmoose bars, from a 
special batch that had the bar brazed onto the extensions at a slightly 
different angle than the stock ones, so that the ends of the bars angle 
down a bit more.  To me, they feel like they put my wrists in a more 
natural position.  I'm not sure if Riv ever officially listed them but John 
at Rivelo had a pair when I visited last summer and I bought them from him. 
 

My wife also never really liked the "click but not indexed" thumb shifters 
that came with it so we swapped in front and rear Shimano Deore index 
trigger shifters, as well as a XT front derailleur.  The shifting works 
great now.  There is some marking in the paint on the seatube where the 
original Claris front derailleur was, since the XT one mounts lower.  I 
still have the original shifters if you would prefer those.  

Aside from the front derailleur marking, being a test bike the finishing 
isn't perfect; their is some cracking on the decals, the right hand one 
isn't completely straight, and the headbadge isn't exactly centered. 
 However, it does have some nice paint touches that don't come on the 
complete bikes: the "wings" on the top of the fork crown are painted white, 
the "RBW"s on the headtube rings are filled in white, as well as the 
windows on the seat lug.  

The Mini Front rack and Sackville bag shown in the pictures are not 
included, but I will throw in a pair of Specialized Ground Control Sport 
650b x 2.1" knobby tires for off-roading.

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[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

[Christopher Cote]

I've owned all the 650 dual sports. The Suzuki DR650 is the smoothest 
thumper by far. The KLR is the second worst to the KTM 640 LC4 which is 
unbelievably bad. Like "something is going to break before I leave the 
driveway" bad. I found the KLR650 really unpleasant on the road, between 
the vibrations and terrible buffeting from the windscreen. I'd much rather 
have smooth, clean air on an unfaired bike.

Chris


On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 7:51:45 AM UTC-4, Jay Connolly wrote:
>
> If 70 mph highway speeds are important, then you'll probably want 
> something like a KLR 650. I rode big ADV bikes for years. Once you get used 
> to a twin, triple, or four on the highway, a "thumper" isn't much fun, but 
> if the highway runs are relatively short and you want mechanical 
> simplicity, a 650 single is probably the way to go. The KLR engine is 
> counterbalanced, which makes it significantly smoother at speed than the 
> Honda. Not sure about the Suzuki. The advantage to these bikes is that they 
> have remained mostly unchanged for many years, so parts are easy to source 
> and expertise is easily accessed on the interwebs. You won't have any 
> trouble finding a Suzuki, Honda, or Kawasaki in your price range.
>
> Jay
>

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[RBW] Nitto Albatross Bar/Stem/Brake Levers/Shifter Cockpit Package - $130 shipped

[David B]

Selling a Nitto albatross cockpit.
Was going to build up an '83 Trek 850 frame, but am deciding to let it hang for 
a bit while I figure bike needs...

Package includes...

Nitto Albatross Bar - chromoly, 55cm, new, installed in stem, so there's some 
rub on the painted on clamp area
Nitto Technomic Standard Stem - 11cm, 25.4mm clamp, used, decent condition, 
225mm height, standard version
Tektro Brake Levers - black, for cantilever, centerpull, sidepull brakes, new 
but have wear from kicking around parts bin
Sunrace Ratcheting Friction Shifters - new takeoffs, same parts bin wear, these 
come standard on Clem and Albatross builds

$130 shipped USPS Priority Mail.
Paypal for payment, please. Regular payment is fine, friends/family option not 
necessary.
Photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZtkKI4BJhL/?taken-by=treetopdesigns

Contact offlist if you'd like them.
Thanks,
David
River Grove, IL

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[RBW] FS 56cm Hillborne

[Mike M]

56cm Waterford built double top tube Sam, metallic orange.
170mm Sugino triple
XT front derailer
13-40 8 speed IRD cassette
Deore rear derailer 
Nitto Dirt Drop stem
Soma Portola bars, taped, twined, shellaced.
Shimano 600 non aero levers
Shimano bar end shifters
Riv 36 spoke Velocity wheelset with LX hubs
Tektro Canti's
SKS silver fenders
Front Nitto Campee rack
Rear Nitto Top rack(I think?)
Two Arundel cages

No post or saddle.
Email for pics.
$1100 OBO


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Re: [RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

[Bernie Burton]

You could buy my BMW 1995 R100 GSPD Black Classic.

Bernie Burton

On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 9:59 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch <
rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> I owned a bunch of motorcycles in the seventies and eighties. I switched
> to cycling because I was an idiot and couldn't ride slow. My all time
> favorite was a DT175 Yamaha dual sport. I liked it better than the 500cc
> bikes I had. It was light, fast and simple and when I converted it to a
> cafe bike it railed corners. Yamaha is rated currently (according to the
> Ninnernet) the most reliable brand available. I would suggest any of the DT
> bikes, if you can deal with the air pollution two strokes put out.
>
> Clayton B.
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[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

['Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I owned a bunch of motorcycles in the seventies and eighties. I switched to 
cycling because I was an idiot and couldn't ride slow. My all time favorite 
was a DT175 Yamaha dual sport. I liked it better than the 500cc bikes I 
had. It was light, fast and simple and when I converted it to a cafe bike 
it railed corners. Yamaha is rated currently (according to the Ninnernet) 
the most reliable brand available. I would suggest any of the DT bikes, if 
you can deal with the air pollution two strokes put out. 

Clayton B.  
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[RBW] BG Rock and roll tires 700c

[Carla Waugh]

I have a set of BG R tires with about 100 miles on them and they are in 
excellent shape. 80.00 plus shipping. 

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[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

[Michael Morrissey]

Have you considered scooters? How about a Honda Ruckus or a new Vespa? They'll 
go anywhere, and they're definitely theit own cult like Rivs. I ride an Aprilia 
Scarabeo 250cc everywhere. 

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[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

[Jay Connolly]

If 70 mph highway speeds are important, then you'll probably want something 
like a KLR 650. I rode big ADV bikes for years. Once you get used to a twin, 
triple, or four on the highway, a "thumper" isn't much fun, but if the highway 
runs are relatively short and you want mechanical simplicity, a 650 single is 
probably the way to go. The KLR engine is counterbalanced, which makes it 
significantly smoother at speed than the Honda. Not sure about the Suzuki. The 
advantage to these bikes is that they have remained mostly unchanged for many 
years, so parts are easy to source and expertise is easily accessed on the 
interwebs. You won't have any trouble finding a Suzuki, Honda, or Kawasaki in 
your price range.

Jay

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[RBW] Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

[Jay Connolly]

When I purchase a new bike or frame, I'm obsessively Felixian. I strive for 
perfection in the build and often use helicopter tape on sections of tubing 
most likely to get scratched. After a month or so, I remain mechanically 
obsessive but aesthetically indifferent. I don't like scratches and dings, but 
they are inevitable. Before I had Rivs, I did not use kickstands, which meant 
my bikes were more often leaned against pillars and posts and fell over with 
reasonable regularity. I now have a dedicated utility bike in my Appaloosa and 
will have another when the 64cm Clem L arrives (different locations), so I am 
really trying to silence my inner Felix. 

Jay

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[RBW] FS: Brooks Flyer Special, Paul Motolite, Nitto S65, Nexus 8, Ortlieb Panniers, Inolight, and Big Apple (Final Parts Clear Out)

[Mattt]

My final parts bin clear out (for now).  I just bought a tandem, so need to 
make up some cash.


All prices are shipped. I always take offers.  The worst I can say is no 
thanks.


Link to pictures below.  Let me know if you have any questions or want to 
see something specific.


https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3njnWUSiXUHZ0tLV0dhQnllV0E

 

Brooks Flyer Special in Black. Almost new.  I looked over the saddle and 
did not see any scuffs. $120


Nitto S65 Seatpost - $40


Paul Components Motolite Set (You get two) - $120


Schwalbe Big Apple Kevlar Guard 26x2.35 set (you get two).  Lots of life 
left.  Not used much. $50


Nexus 8 Internal Gear Hub Wheel set.  Not sure if the RBW Bunch is the 
correct audience, but you never know.  The hub is the “red band” model 
number SG-8R36.  The hub is laced on Sun Rims Rhyno Lite size 26”. Comes 
with shifter.  The front wheel is an older Shimano hub that just says 
“Shimano via” on it.  Front rim is also a Sun Rims Rhyno Lite size 26”.   
If you want just the Nuxes hub and not the front, I can make that work.  
Price is $250.  If you want to tires above to go along you are ready to 
ride and will get a discount.


Inolight 10+ and Top Light Plus - $50


Ortlieb Back Roller Plus panniers.  I think they are from 2010.  They have 
some discoloration, but in fine condition.  Plenty of life left $90 (These 
are about $225 new).

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Re: [RBW] Re: Wildlife; rain; load

[lum gim fong]

https://www.roadbikerider.com/latest-rbr-newsletter-2017/279-issue-no-761/2838-how-to-deter-dogs-while-cycling#!/ccomment

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