[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Great point and fantastic analogy, Philip. John Who also thanks Grant for taking the risks that he takes. -- 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: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

Daniel: 79-ish PBH, 5'-7". My issue with bike/bar fit is I seem to have a long torso/short legs ratio, so have to oversize a bit when buying bikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Other annoying threads

I hate threads about building perfect cassette combinations. “Well, if I had a 13-15-18 it would be perfect, but I’m stuck with a 13-15-17 unless I order a loose cog from France...”. Who the heck cares? Eric Who only cares about gearing if it’s a single speed. On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, Jim

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Heh, I'm 55-everything irritates me. But, in no particular order, I hate mtbers who rip on roadies for being arrogant, stuck up, etc. There's plenty of stuck up mtb'ers too-it's an attitude not a riding style. I hate lycra wise cracks. It's athletic apparel, of course it looks better on

[RBW] Re: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

I have Choco bars and did not care for them. There is very little sweep, I found that uncomfortable, and they felt like I was steering a tractor. The issue with bars is that what works for one person may not work for another. Personal preference rules here. What I thought would work from an

[RBW] Re: Notes on a new Sam Hillborne, Albastache handlebars, and on being "fast enough"

Jonathan, Love the choices you made building up your Hillborne. I’ve always had a soft spot for that combination of blue frame with tan bars and seat. And, I’ve always loved when someone can successfully work in a touch of purple like you did on the chainstay. I’m flattered that you “cyber

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

IAN, Be patient... when you get to be my age you don't have to worry about other riders jumping on your wheel. :) Jon > >> >> -- >> -- >> signature goes here >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Other annoying threads

Thanks, Joe. Your post cracked me up this morning. 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 emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Cutting down grip area of Choco bar?

Joe I think you and I are bar/fit brothers from other mothers. What’s your height/PBH? Me: 6’3”/91cm -- 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] Other annoying threads

I have been budgeting and planning for a Riv for almost a year now. I am primarily interested in threads about pubic bone heights. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Other annoying threads

Thanks, Joe. Your post cracked me up this morning. John “Threads advising Grant to make a disc bike. There's a guy here who neveeerrr shuuuts uuup about it. And ebikes!“ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Other annoying threads

I hate long threads about shorts, short threads about long pants, and loose threads in general. Hugh “sewing discord” Flynn Newburyport, MA On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 8:06 AM Eric Daume wrote: > I hate threads about building perfect cassette combinations. “Well, if I > had a 13-15-18 it would be

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

What a world we live in, when standing up for basic human decency is “political”. Mattt’s opinions make it pretty clear to me that he baited the thread because he doesn’t like the Grant’s opinion. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

No posts here have annoyed me, but a few threads that are disinteresting - cassette gearing threads & tell grant to put disc on riv threads. Threads I'm always interested in reading - ride reports like those from Bill, Patrick, and Mark. On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:17:25 PM UTC-4, Jim

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Patrick, that’s good! Made me smile. Thanks for the link to the NYT article. Love the inclusion of the value of a Wald basket. Best, Richard (Happily commuting in non-Lycra fabric on my Wald basketed Atlantis) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

I bought a matching pair of these at Peter Weigle's French Fender Day. I sold the lower and longer of the two a while ago. I have kept and ridden this one for years. These were 90's era frames which were built for sport touring. This one is Reynolds 531. I'll regret selling this for sure,

[RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

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[RBW] Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

I didn't want to hijack Eamon's thread, but I was also curious about doing this to Albatross. I currently have the HT aluminum version. Could I chop off the ends while still being able to put bar ends on the bars? I love everything about the bars, but on my current ride it goes back a tad too

[RBW] FS: NOS Rosco Bubbe v.5 frameset (the green one) $1000/shipped

Hey Paul, what's the rear spacing? -- 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] Thanks Grant

I find that whenever the truth gets the light shined on it; it's dismissed as one sided or it's "fake news" (sort of an oxymoron) or blame is portioned off on the Democrats, liberal snowflakes, etc. To promote vacuous things like conservatism and "family values" as if family values are

[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

Love the photos! Dog to be transported is a shih tzu. Could maybe fit 2 if I ever get another one. On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:46:40 PM UTC-5, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > You will wish you had never asked! I have tons of dog-in-the-Wald photos! > My dog fits in the huge Wald, and

[RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

I posted a few photos to this thread. I have a .zip file with additional photos that I would be happy to send to anyone interested. -- 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] Want To Read (WTR): MIT Atlantis Rose Report and Comparisons

Now that the MIT Atlantis has been our for a weeks how about some ride reports and comparisons to other models. I am Curious how it compares to the Joe Appaloosa and the old Toyo and MUSA Atlantis. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

That's because you're a person possessed of common sense and etiquette, Joe! On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:31:53 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I ride an ebike 30mph uphill and passing in the bike lane is ridiculous. I > either move to the car lane - which I use most of the time at those

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

There is no "other side" of babies abducted from mothers and put in camps. This is the folly of CNN, which Jay Rosen has dubbed "the view from nowhere": Every topic gets a panel which treats it as 50/50, as if the most egregious atrocity is just another POV. Screw that. The policy was a sin,

[RBW] Re: You like Hetres or Compass 42's better?

I love my Hetres, been rolling them for several years, but the tires I am really digging right now are the WTB Horizons. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

I recall once, long before modern sealants, riding my mtb into a lot just covered end to end with goathead plants, and walking out with uncounted thorns in both tires. After patching some 15 holes in the first tube, I gave up and tossed tires and tubes into the trash. FWIW, I've done this also

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Personally I hope everyone who is pro "ripping babies from refugee mothers" is very uncomfortable here and in their daily lives. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs

I've got a 37lb dog. Wald won't work. Maybe a trailer. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

“If this thread upsets you then stop reading it and move on to another thread. It is easy to avoid reading this thread and engaging.“ That is an amazing response. Thank you. So I’m welcome to agree but not disagree? Did I say I was upset? I should stop engaging? I’m as against family

[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

I had a similar problem with my CX-50's (which I bought new last fall). They weren't binding, but by the end of the winter, I could feel a distinct grinding sensation when I pulled the brake levers. I flushed the bushing with oil and the problem went away. I also wasn't impressed with the

[RBW] Re: FS: NOS Rosco Bubbe v.5 frameset (the green one) $1000/shipped

Leroy, Pretty sure the attached geometry diagram is the correct one. Why do I have this, you ask? I agree with Paul that it was the nicest looking one, and also the one that fit me. I'm probably going to regret letting one slip through my fingers some day but, for me, it came down to the

[RBW] Re: You like Hetres or Compass 42's better?

Toshi makes great points. Hetre in STD are $40/each with shipping you're looking at $100 or maybe less -- 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: NOS Rosco Bubbe v.5 frameset (the green one) $1000/shipped

Hi, This frame fits a true 700x43c tire with a 135mm rear spacing. Rivendell did promote it as a road oriented frame mainly by the top tube length. Yes with Choco-Moose bars or pronounced swept-back bars the top tube length may not work for you. On Sunday, 17 June 2018 09:51:20 UTC-7, Paul M

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

I agree. Even the "Other annoying threads" thread has become annoyingly earnest. In general, we are all much more intelligent when talking about bikes. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 10:59 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Sigh. This thread wasn’t political, until it was. > > As I read it, all people

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Eh, I'm an idiot talking about bikes, too. -- 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

[RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

Hello! I don't see any photos on your posting. I'm not sure if others are seeing them. -- 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] FS: Leather Basket Tote Bag for Wald 'Medium' Basket, Single-Slot Card Wallets

I've been on vacation this week, and wanted to try something new in my bagmaking adventures, and mark down some ready-made single-slot wallets. I made a small run of all leather basket tote bags that are made to fit the Wald 'Medium' basket, aka 137. Thought this group might be interested as

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

This was my tweet about it yesterday (bleeped version): Create crisis, defuse crisis he created, rinse, repeat. this guy. -- 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

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I hate that political is seen as a bad thing. Most things in lthe public sphere are political and that shouldn’t be seen as bad. Our current process really wants to allow that all issues have two equally valid views. That is not true. Taking children from parents seeking asylum is one of

[RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

Thanks for the interest. This Weigle has found a new home. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] FS: Leather Basket Tote Bag for Wald 'Medium' Basket, Single-Slot Card Wallets

Not annoying at all as far as I'm concerned David! I've been meaning to pick up one of your leather goodies for a while, and just grabbed the green waxed leather bag and a belt. Thanks so much! I'm gonna have to clean my bike so it's good enough for this beautiful bag. ::grin:: Best, Reed On

[RBW] Re: J.P. Weigle For Sale

The Nitto Campee Rack and Ocean Air Cycles Docena are still available if anyone was interested. -- 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: New Frame Day! Almost a trade of a Black Mountain Road for a LEO

Followup ride reporting. I did my 40 mile 3000ft commute to Union City today on the Leo, and I did it "Full Send" as the kids like to say. In other words, I got after it. The executive summary is that the Leo is definitely a keeper. I set PR times on numerous sections that I've ridden many

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

I would typically avoid discussions of this type (why I got off Facebook), but my wife was asking for my input on it, because she was confused. I said "quite frankly, I am too!"? The administration acts like this is a new situation, exacerbated by existing regulations, but how come this issue

[RBW] Re: FS: NITTO Tallux stem

Hey is this still for sale? On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:39:06 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > > > Gorgeous finish. > Practically flawless. > 7cm extension > 22.2 > 25.4 clamp > 225mm rise > 147mm rise above min insert line ( Too bad Grant had them move the min > insert line up a cm or

[RBW] FS: Leather Basket Tote Bag for Wald 'Medium' Basket, Single-Slot Card Wallets

David’s wallets and bags are great and these are beautiful. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Sigh. This thread wasn’t political, until it was. As I read it, all people posting here are for basic human rights. Not all people agree on who, what, where, when, or how. This disagreement in no way negates their support of human rights. Please, stop with the abundant falsifies of logic,

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I am mildly amused/annoyed by threads started to buy or sell some particular model Rivendell only, to scroll a few posts down to see someone else, looking for or selling that exact same thing! Please, please, please, look before you leap. ;-) -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Threads about coffee. Laing Cocoa FL > -- 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

[RBW] Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

It's a definite maybe. Measure the length of the bar-end insert, then the space in the bar and determine how much you can lop off. I took an inch off my Chocos and it looks to me like I have enough left for a bar-end, but not sure. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

Paul, I'm not sure how to articulate this, but the Shimano CX cantis have a floating bushing that's held by the bolt. So the friction is between the bushing and the cantilever body, not the bushing and the canti boss. To lube the system, you need to drip oil between the bushing and the

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Hate to break this to you, but 30% of the electricity that powers electric cars comes from burning coal, and battery and electronics manufacturing are not particularly green. Bikes are very green, electric cars, not so much. Laing Cocoa FL On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:12:00 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

"Electric cars as bad as gas" is definitely an annoying bike forum thread. -- 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: New shoes (and rims) for the Sam Hillborne

I agree, Brett. I ran the 700x50 Cazadero tubeless on the Ti Fargo that I built last year until I switched to the 2.25 Maxxis Ikon when I had a Blunt SS wheelset built a few months ago. I want to have a silver tubeless wheelset built for my Atlantis so I can swap the 700x42 Cazaderos for the

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

What I think is sad is that when people speak one side of this issue they are shouted down or accused of baiting the conversation yet when people speak the other side there is praise or silence. And then people try to claim this isn’t a political issue. This issue has no place here. Yes, Grant

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

650b conversion threads. You'll look back on 650b conversions like you do of fixed gear conversion from the 'aughts. Sure the "Fixed Gear Gallery" was cool in '04 but when was the last time you went there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

My annoyances: I find armchair 'experts' with all their arrogance annoying. Arrogance. > Ugh. I have learned a lot from this group. One of them is to suppress my > own arrogance. > The drunken rants and insults that occasionally happen are to be expected, > until we demonize alcohol

Re: [RBW] J.P. Weigle For Sale

Beautiful bike in my best size (undersquare, with 57 cm tt) .. Down boy, down! I take it this is a low-trail rando bike, rather than, say, a classic stage race bike? On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 8:23 AM, S. Greco wrote: > I bought a matching pair of these at Peter Weigle's French Fender Day. > > I

Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

Hi Brad, Yes. My CX70 rusted at the bushing-- and I, too, used them through the winter/snow/slush. When I tried to service them, I noticed you can't! Too bad, because I thought their set up and braking performance was great. Shoji Arlington MA On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:06:07 PM

[RBW] Re: Cutting down Grip area of Albatross bars?

I'd call Riv and ask how much you can safely cut off and still use bar ends. On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10:35:58 AM UTC-4, phil k wrote: > > I didn't want to hijack Eamon's thread, but I was also curious about doing > this to Albatross. I currently have the HT aluminum version. > > Could I

[RBW] Out of stock Riv stuff.... that we have in stock...

Hey All, We have a few items on hand that are out of stock or between runs at Riv HQ. Feel free to send me a DM with any questions etc. We have a fair amount of completes in stock if you're wanting some instant satisfaction before summer starts to run out Custom builds usually take about

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Nobody said "Electric cars as bad as gas". On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 1:56:56 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "Electric cars as bad as gas" is definitely an annoying bike forum thread. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I was peeved by both of these just today! Peeved! Maybe you were also riding on North Point and Embarcadero in SF around 8am this morning? Thread peeve, though - threads about bike etiquette! Specifically, rants about how all cyclists should ride "correctly," so that none of us look bad.

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

And so you would have to drive around 30,000 miles before your electric car's carbon footprint would be equal to a gas car's carbon footprint. For those on the normal grid, an electric car needs to go about 60,000 miles before its carbon footprint equals that of a normal car. Electric cars take

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

On 06/21/2018 11:58 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: “If this thread upsets you then stop reading it and move on to another thread. It is easy to avoid reading this thread and engaging.“ That is an amazing response. Thank you. So I’m welcome to agree but not disagree? Did I say I was upset? I

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

On 06/21/2018 11:37 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: What I think is sad is that when people speak one side of this issue they are shouted down or accused of baiting the conversation yet when people speak the other side there is praise or silence. And then people try to claim this isn’t a

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

A sincere and heartfelt Thank You, Laing. I learned something. Thanks for doing your part too Clayton #DirtDance On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:09:55 PM UTC-7, lconley wrote: > > And so you would have to drive around 30,000 miles before your electric > car's carbon footprint would be

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

Now if we could just get people off their butts in November and vote in some people that at least acknowledge the problem oops, getting too political. Laing Cocoa FL On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:07:19 PM UTC-4, Clayton wrote: > A sincere and heartfelt Thank You, Laing. I learned

[RBW] Re: Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

Thanks Patrick. Talking less weight on the rim with the Steliacoms--what were you running that you're comparing them to? And long sleeves? It's almost July! You must be at a high elevation. -Austin On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:07:27 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which the smoke

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

We have the option of buying our utilities clean, which I do. All my electric payments go to renewable; wind, solar and hydro. I am annoyed of people trying to justify their excuses for inaction for their own responsibility to halt global warming. There are no excuses!!! Badger your utility

Re: [RBW] Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

No, I put in Stans and run the tire through a bit more tread. Next time it flats, I replace 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] Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

In which the smoke of forests ablaze shrouds the Peak, a few afternoon showers cleanse the air, and I prepare to test bikepacking with Steilacoom tires. Because we desperately need to focus again on riding and biking. https://thegrid.ai/withabandon/mostly-dry-with-a-chance-of-scattered-showers

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Yes, straight up. -- 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] Thanks Grant

it really makes me bummed out that anyone would be irritated, annoyed, miffed, or whatever to see this topic here. I know we all want our little cubbies to hide in and time out from the world. But really isn't this an EXCEPTIONAL circumstance even among all the exceptional circumstances going

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

As the husband of a product of refugees with a daughter who wouldn’t exist without a humane refugee policy I agree. Squirm. You should be uncomfortable. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

The quality of this thread has deteriorated to the point where I urge the moderator to step in. Sheesh. -- 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: Thanks Grant

Or just self moderate. Regards, Richard Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 2:26 PM, Virgil Staphbeard wrote: > > But is it supple? > >> On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:57:02 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: >> Morality planes. > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Good point. All those threads irritate me mightily, but I skip them. Not always, but I should. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 12:22:24 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > > On 06/21/2018 11:37 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: > > What I think is sad is that when people

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

Generally what goes up on the blug or blagh gets talked about. It’s just not that big of a deal to be discussing our current government not only turning away refugees but splitting the families apart and prosecuting them with a crime in kangaroo courts. -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

“It’s just not that big of a deal to be discussing our current government not only turning away refugees but splitting the families apart and prosecuting them with a crime in kangaroo courts.” This is an excellent example of needing to self edit. At least here. This is biased, inflammatory

[RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

Looks excellent! Have a 1x11 59cm drop bar MITlantis waiting to be finished. Should be done next week. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Do I need this toothed spacer on my bike?

Not if it works without it, in my opinion. I've both used and not-used them. Problems I've had when not-using: 1) Pads run in to fork blades, because the caliper is nearer the fork. 2) Threaded rod that bolts the caliper to the fork crown sticks out extra in the back. That's more of a problem

[RBW] Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

The photo:” Climbing through the columbine” is iconic. Another great photograph! I’ll be curious to Leland how you like the Steilacoom tires. Thanks, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

So every word, sentence, or paragraph (two in this case) that Grant writes or utters is on topic on this bike forum? That’s insane. The examples you chose are things he wrote or talked about extensively. Oh, you don’t get to close the case. But thank you. Chris -- You received this message

[RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

FINALLY a drop bar MIT Atlantis! I love yours—especially with the new Compass tires and the color of your bar wrap. -- 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: Smokey with a chance of Scattered Showers

Thanks, Erl! I’ve ridden the Steilacooms all through winter on my Quickbeam, so know them well and thought at the time I want to try bikepacking with them. However, I wanted to baseline my experience with fixed gear bikepacking first, riding 2.1” Thunderburt LiteSkins. I’ve done that, so time

[RBW] Re: FS: NITTO Tallux stem

Yup PM me at : john11.2...@gmail.com -- 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,

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

It offends me that you’re offended by being told how to not offend. Offended in Oakland, Justin -- 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] Thanks Grant

I've never read a paleo thread even though my bathroom scale says I should. I probably should read my Eat Bacon, Don't Jog book, too... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

You learn something new everyday On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 3:09:55 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > And so you would have to drive around 30,000 miles before your electric > car's carbon footprint would be equal to a gas car's carbon footprint. For > those on the normal grid, an electric car

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

You also have to factor in the waste of disposing of your old car which has not run its full life span. That will either be a further sink on the environment as waste and recycling or someone else will continue to drive it. There’s no simple way out of the mess we’ve made. -J -- You

Re: [RBW] Thanks Grant

I would further point out that many timpeople s the reason why folks talk, at length, about why they don’t want bikes made in China and in general overseas is due to the potential human rights abuses. Irony is delicious. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] 59cm MIT Atlantis build and (short) ride report

That is beautiful! Thanks for the preliminary ride report and photos. I wish the second top tube came on the smaller sizes. It looks great! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

But is it supple? On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:57:02 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Morality planes. -- 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: Brooks C15 Cambium carved all weather saddle.

I wish Brooks made this saddle in other colors as they do with the other Cambiums. If this was the honey brown color I’d buy it. Great price — good luck selling it! Doug Bloch Alameda CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Thanks Grant

Hats off to Grant for taking a position and speaking out. The 'issue that shalt not be named' is truly horrifying, and the problem is not fixed. It's gut-check time for America right now, and opportunities to find common ground should be a priority. Y'all need to talk to each other more, not

[RBW] Re: Other annoying threads

I hate threads that weren't started by me, ended by me, or won by me (even though I'm NOT competitive, and I'm wearing a seersucker shirt and sandals as I type this.) Not to psyche you all out, but I pine tar the keys on my keyboard and twine my mouse. Now excuse me I gotta go stop global

[RBW] Re: Ever tossed a tire because you couldn't find the culprit?

> > > If I have something in the tire I can't see or feel initially, I literally take the tire in hand and "squeeze" the rubber between my fingers revealing every crevice and break in the rubber surface. Look closely, and whatever "it" is, there it be ! -- You received this message

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