[RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

2018-07-26 Thread EasyRider
Paul, I think you're wise to borrow one first. These front seats tend to work best with large frames/top tubes. If you are about my size (PBH ~79), you may decide to wait for the Rosco Bebe or to get that trailer a little sooner. I can only speak to the iBert, but after installing one on my

Re: [RBW] Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Ryan M.
Dang, that's a bad crack. Hey, we have the same year and color Trek Fuel Ex. I have a Niner Sir9 which hasn't shown a crack but the frames have been known to develop issues in the seat stays near the seat tube. I keep an eye on it. Hopefully if it ever does crack, bend, or otherwise show

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-26 Thread Philip Williamson
I see - some mixtes may not have enough seat post extension to drop. Makes sense. Hite rites! Every time I've seen a used hite rite for sale, it's been $15. For the last 30 years! It's been about 30 years since I rode with one, too. After riding with a remote dropper, after years of manually

[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

2018-07-26 Thread Belopsky
I dont miss my Clem but I wish i had the clem H ;D -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 07/26/2018 12:48 PM, jack loudon wrote: Like Joe and Patrick, I also think CF /can/ be safe but the buyer/owner needs to do a lot more due diligence than when buying steel.  Because the consequences of CF failure are so great, sloppy design and construction simply can't be tolerated.  I

[RBW] new bike day!!

2018-07-26 Thread Karl
Very nice! Congratulations! Makes me want to build up a Hunq! Karl Nashville, TN -- 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 bike day!!

2018-07-26 Thread RichS
That is so sharp looking Adam. I like the colors on the seat bag. Adds a fun touch; and I would say helps the bike’s visibility. Regards, Rich -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Paris Bicycle Shops

2018-07-26 Thread Karl
In Paris for a week, and wondering if anyone knows of any shops that a fellow Rivendell fan would enjoy. Thanks in advance! Karl Nashville, TN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread Brad
This doesn't answer your question at all, but sort of relates to bikes in Tokyo: About 15 years ago, I was in Tokyo working on a photo shoot. One of the Japanese photo assistants was a young guy who went to school in NYC and rode his bike to the shoot every day. I asked him lots of questions

[RBW] Re: FS: New Bike Touring Stuffs -- Ortlieb Panniers + Big Agnes Tent

2018-07-26 Thread Jack K
Big Agnes tent is sold. Ortlieb Bikepacker Plus panniers still available. -Jack K. On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 9:49:44 AM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Greetings touring Riv-folk, > > Leftovers from my FS post last week... I have a couple of high-end bike > touring items I bought, but won't be

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread jack loudon
Like Joe and Patrick, I also think CF *can* be safe but the buyer/owner needs to do a lot more due diligence than when buying steel. Because the consequences of CF failure are so great, sloppy design and construction simply can't be tolerated. I would tend to trust company like Salsa (for

Re: [RBW] Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Eric Daume
Somewhat germane to this topic, I recently discovered that my steel Niner mtb frame was nearly cracked through at head tube, while the generic Chinese carbon fork was fine. https://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2018/07/rip-ros.html?m=1 Though to the frame’s credit, I did find the crack before the

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Also remember I am asking about the rubber cambium, not the cambium that is same texture as the cambium saddles. See link above. I am afraid we will get mixed up since the names are similar. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Kids Stuff - What child seat fits what bike?

2018-07-26 Thread Dan McNamara
I used a Bobike Mini on my 52 Bombadil. That bike (early version) had a 59 TT and I used Bosco bars with it. My PBH is 84.5 so there was plenty of height clearance. The clearance to the nose of the saddle was good - I never had a problem with feeling crowded. The Bobike is more upright than the

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Space Behind Seat Tube on LWB Bikes

2018-07-26 Thread Tim O. (Portland, OR)
Here's a link to someone using the extra space for a framebag on a LHT: https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtWcHwlxZO/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet=1uapzizqzu99q I've put tent poles and a water bottle cage back there on my Riv proto-Appaloosa:

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Christopher Cote
Has anyone tried the RCT wrap from ESI? I put a set of their grips on one of my mountain bikes recently, and I'm really liking them. Curious if the bar tape is as good. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: 2016 Cheviot 60cm Orange

2018-07-26 Thread eflayer
photos mediocre on my computer. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11:30:48 AM UTC-7, Kiley Demond wrote: > > Frame is in very good condition. Only blemish is a chip from a car bike > rack. Frame sale includes fork and bottom bracket. Also for sale are the > components listed below which will be

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Jim M.
In a recent Blahg, Grant plugged Arundel, https://www.arundelbike.com/. They make Gecko tape, which is my favorite padded tape. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:52:57 AM UTC-7, Arthur Mayfield wrote: > > I should add that Cinelli "cork" tape is about the most comfortable I've > used, other than

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-26 Thread hugh flynn
Never has the phrase "your mileage may vary" had more meaning than in a discussion of the failure mode of carbon fiber bike parts... Hugh "fail gracefully" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 1:38 PM masmojo wrote: > Just saying we should be able to have a spirited discussion, be

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-26 Thread Grant Petersen
The YouTube style of riding has upped the requirements for bike and fork testing, but the tests still aren't super reflective of how and why things break in real life. ALL carbon frames and forks pass the tests, and yet they continue to fail, because of the brittle nature of it and the

[RBW] FS: 2016 Cheviot 60cm Orange

2018-07-26 Thread Kiley Demond
Frame is in very good condition. Only blemish is a chip from a car bike rack. Frame sale includes fork and bottom bracket. Also for sale are the components listed below which will be sold individually *after the sale of the frame* as frame buyer has first right of refusal. $850 frame only.

Re: [RBW] Re: Paris Bicycle Shops

2018-07-26 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Photos inside the shop from my visit there in 2015: https://www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy/albums/72157681445923345 --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Jul 26, 2018, at 2:29 PM,

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread Jim M.
The real reason I was there was to pick up my repaired and repainted Bombadil, which looks like this: -- You received this message because you

[RBW] WTB: Pletscher or Nitto R-14

2018-07-26 Thread lambbo
Looking for a Pletscher or Nitto R-14 rack. After wasting $250 bucks on two other racks (Jannd front and Surly 6 pack) that I *tried *to make work on my cheviot to hold my XL basket, I've decided to get a rack that's guaranteed to work. I've been known to load up my basket with up to 50

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-26 Thread Daniel Jackson
I have to get behind Philip on this one. Dropper on a fat tired road bike that you hit the rugged logging roads with is just splendid. Nothing quite like zinging around rutted corners on a big 747 standard diameter frame with your dropper all the way down. That’s the Golden Age of bicycles

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
That "due diligence by owner" is beyond my capabilities as a bike buyer. I don't know what the hell is under that top layer of carbon, and I sure don't know how to find out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Hey Jim, did you see any Sparkly Orange Roadinis or Sams? -- 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] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread jack loudon
I understand that due diligence can be different than with steel, because, as was said before, CF is relatively new, and the consequences of frame/fork failure are greater. The one full CF bike I bought was from REI (I no longer own the bike). I've been an REI member for 40+ years & have

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Manuel Acosta
Meh. Like cotton shellac tape when its worned it. I have some on my hillborne and I'm not too impress. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10:50:33 AM UTC-7, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > Also remember I am asking about the rubber cambium, not the cambium that > is same texture as the cambium saddles.

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread DarinM
Well done sir, well done. Love the new paint on the Bomba, too! Darin On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 4:30:52 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: > > Parked at RBW today -- could this be the new MTB proto? > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread jack loudon
"And what would the nature of this due diligence on the part of the buyer / owner be?" The nature of the due diligence would be the research most of us would do when making a major purchase, which is primarily checking the reputation of manufacturer, but also looking for history of damaged or

[RBW] Re: Paris Bicycle Shops

2018-07-26 Thread Karl
Jeremy, That looks amazing!! Whoa! I know what I’m doing Wednesday morning! Thank you! -- 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] Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
It's the new Rivendell KLR650B. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
I ask because as far as I can see, there's virtually nothing that any prospective owner can do in the way of research that would help in identifying good vs poor carbon bicycles.  I just don't see what sort of due diligence you're expecting prospective purchasers to perform, and thought that

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
If you're on the east coast and want one, this is on my local craigslist for $370, with the claim, This is a Bicycle, not a Motorcycle. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread Jim M.
On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 8:15:44 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Hey Jim, did you see any Sparkly Orange Roadinis or Sams? I did not. I don't think they're in or unpacked yet. The showroom seemed pretty empty, and I kinda just had eyes for my preciou. I did see a Legolas that had

Re: [RBW] Paris Bicycle Shops

2018-07-26 Thread 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch
Definitely the Alex Singer shop, at 53 Rue Victor Hugo in Levallois (a separate city adjacent to Paris). The shop has been in the same location since the 1940s. If you ask, they will take you in the back to see where Ernest Czuka built frames for some 50-60 years. Their supply of vintage NOS

[RBW] new bike day!!

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
I now have Bullmoose bars headed my way. I'll post pics when my Clem is moosey! -- 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] Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread Jim M.
Parked at RBW today -- could this be the new MTB proto? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
Almost had me. Then I saw the discs. -- 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: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread iamkeith
No - that's one of those new pbikes that are threatening to completely disrupt the industry. Word has it that they get 70+ mpg out of a non-polluting 4 stroke engine and, unlike ebikes, they tend to last for decades and won't pollute the environment through the discarding of worn-out,

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Ryan Merrill
I used to have a carbon Trek Emonda but stopped riding on the road so I sold it to a friend who is still riding it and loves it. I currently have a Kona carbon cyclocross bike and a Santa Cruz Hightower carbon MTB. They do their jobs well, are fun to ride, and have held up. I personally would

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread Grant @ Rivendell
My favorite non-Blue Lug store in Tokyo is Water Dog Garden in..Musashino? But you have to like dogs. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 9:07:24 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > We'll be bikeless, and will be in Tyoko for a week then Kyoto. > > Blug Lug, Sim Works watch a Kerin race, planning on

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Jon BALER
The ESI RCT tape is very nice. Supposedly you can unwrap after extended use, and rewrap again with no deformation. I have the Brooks cambium on my Rosco, and it seems nice so far. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 1:00:13 PM UTC-4, Christopher Cote wrote: > > Has anyone tried the RCT wrap from

Re: [RBW] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-26 Thread masmojo
Just saying we should be able to have a spirited discussion, be objective and not take things personally. I am posting this link, but I should qualify that I am not trying to make any particular point; just that I was somewhat surprised at the punishment inflicted on these CF frames. It made

[RBW] Re: FS: 2016 Cheviot 60cm Orange

2018-07-26 Thread Kiley Demond
New Photos (moderator, please delete the first set; I understand they are too small to be of service. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11:30:48 AM UTC-7, Kiley Demond wrote: > > Frame is in very good condition. Only blemish is a chip from a car bike > rack. Frame sale includes fork and bottom

[RBW] Re: Paris Bicycle Shops

2018-07-26 Thread Jeremy Till
Cycles Alex Singer in Levallois, a suburb of Paris easily accessible by Metro: http://www.cycles-alex-singer.fr/ One of the classic "constructeur" shops, still operating these days. I tried to visit on a Sunday when I was there for my honeymoon a few years ago, but they're closed on Sundays

[RBW] new bike day!!

2018-07-26 Thread Wayne Naha
Excellent build! Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a bicycle that ran into something very stationary. -- 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: Seen at RBW Today -- New MTB proto?

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Cannondale motorcycles. Carbs in the front, rear-facing exhaust. It made sense, but you gotta win Supercross races to sell those bikes. They didn't. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Nick Payne
Well, CF frames and components are certainly not as forgiving of ham-fisted mechanics. With steel frames and aluminium components, I never bothered with a torque wrench. Not so with CF Components. Nick On Thursday, 26 July 2018 05:24:48 UTC+10, Leslie wrote: > > Given our perspectives on

Re: [RBW] MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-26 Thread Kainalu V.
XL as in huge? Or xl as in big. Is there a PBH cap in mind? Thanks -Kai BKNY (though currently in Utah, wishing I had a huge mountain bike on hand) -- 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] Re: MTB hints in yesterday's Blahg?

2018-07-26 Thread Ryan Merrill
Here is another one. The guy goes down at around the 8 minute mark from a busted handlebar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw5QQyJSyso On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 9:07:46 PM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote: > > Like this: https://youtu.be/6QBRjp9-uJg ? > > No thanks. Might work, might not. When it

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Lester Lammers
I like the Planet Bike gel tape. Cushy and no gooey residue when removed. About $15. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 4:22:05 PM UTC-4, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I need cush. > > I like Lizard Skins the best for comfort but it is coming apart after less > than 1,000 miles, American. > > I used to

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

2018-07-26 Thread Ed Fausto
Same here but instead of plastic bags i keep spare shower caps handy that I get from hotels. On Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 8:34 PM, Lester Lammers wrote: > I keep plastic bags handy to fully cover the saddle in the rain. > > On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:59:13 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: >> >> Hi all,

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread blakcloud
I's Bicycle in Kyoto, home to Grand Bois Cycles. It is short walk to Ninnaji Temple which is also a must see. -- 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: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

2018-07-26 Thread Lester Lammers
I keep plastic bags handy to fully cover the saddle in the rain. On Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:59:13 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have been touring, and yesterday it rained quite a bit. My B17 seems to > have developed quite a curve, upsloping front and back, or sagging in the >

[RBW] Motolite or other v-brake clearance

2018-07-26 Thread MartyG
Considering a brake change. Can someone tell me what the distance is from the center of the canti post to the crossover between arms? I could not find info about the max tire size. I want to see if the 700c G1s will fit using Motolites or any other v-brake. Not worried about fenders at the

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

2018-07-26 Thread Ron Mc
ps - the blue (looks black) brooks rode through a forced monsoon rain, came out just like you're describing, and returned to original shape with lacing. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:51:55 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I recommend using the stretch bolt and lacing as below - > >

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread Takashi
Hi Manny, Last time I visited Kyoto I saw many cafe shops that seemed like they opened recently, so you will have many options. I had limited time in Kyoto so I can't say about where you should see, but any temples and shrines, even non-famous ones, should be worth a visit. If you have extra

Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks saddle turning into a banana

2018-07-26 Thread Ron Mc
I recommend using the stretch bolt and lacing as below - this will get you a few more thousand miles before you have to replace it. You can also use a toe strap behind the seat post to take some

[RBW] Re: FS: A Mid Summer's House Cleaning; Nitto Paul Swift Sackville Revelate vintage XTR

2018-07-26 Thread Pondero
Ant, Are the Paul levers the shorter, or longer, length ones? Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 8:30:50 PM UTC-5, ant ritchey wrote: > > This indefatigable building, testing and dialing in of the last dirt > tourer build accrued many bags, bars and accessories. I've

[RBW] Motolite or other v-brake clearance

2018-07-26 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
My long Pauls are about 3.5” from center of pad carrier to center of the straddle cable, but the noodle carrier sits lower, about a 1/2” clear above my 2.35 “ low knobbies. Clayton #DirtDance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Arthur Mayfield
I should add that Cinelli "cork" tape is about the most comfortable I've used, other than the VO elkhide sew on wrap (which has been OOS for so long I'm thinking it may be discontinued). > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
Due to carpal tunnel, and several surgeries, I use Grab On foam ‘slide on’ drop bar grips, covered with Lizard Skins thickest tape. My tape is about three years old and still looks new. The first time I installed it, I ruined it by pulling too tight when wrapping. If you go to my Instagram

[RBW] Re: FS: A Mid Summer's House Cleaning; Nitto Paul Swift Sackville Revelate vintage XTR

2018-07-26 Thread MartyG
Sending a PM for the brakes -XTR M950 V brakes & levers. Very good condition. Coolest flat bar levers > ever made!!! > (FYI-No bolts included for mounting brake arms to post...disappeared) > $125 for the set > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread phil k
Going to Japan & S Korea for my honeymoon in a few months. I've never been to Japan, but we've gotten a few things planned: Tokyo- Visit Meiji Shrine Toyusu Fish market Imperial Palace Studio Ghibli Museum (need to get tickets in advance I hear) Anata No Warehouse (arcade) Cofffee Elementary

[RBW] Re: Anyone tried Brooks rubber Cambium bartape?

2018-07-26 Thread Arthur Mayfield
You won't get "cush" with the Cambium tape. It's hard as a rock and is so stiff it doesn't wrap well (unless they've improved it since a couple of years ago). It's also quite abrasive to the hand. All in all, it was one of the biggest wastes of money I've ever made on cycling gear (and I've

[RBW] Re: Motolite or other v-brake clearance

2018-07-26 Thread Ryan M.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4sTtpT3mRs here is a youtube video where Paul goes through the motolite and near the end he does some measurements. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 6:40:10 AM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > Considering a brake change. Can someone tell me what the distance is from > the

[RBW] Re: FS Acorn bags

2018-07-26 Thread Steve Butcher

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Patrick Moore
This is interesting. The article goes on to say, in effect, that well designed cf parts are perfectly safe -- ie, that if you pay enough for your cf bit, you'll be fine. Is this a pretty good rule of thumb? I personally have at least toyed with the idea of getting CF rims (after watching the Danny

[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

2018-07-26 Thread Lester Lammers
Very nice Adam. You may want to consider the Billie bars. More swept back than the Albatross and seem like they would be good with the longer ETT. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5:41:52 PM UTC-4, Adam Leibow wrote: > > hello fellow riv fans. i got a new riv on saturday and built it up on >

Re: [RBW] Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Jim Bronson
What about a carbon fiber frame with a steel fork? You'd shore up the part that arguably has the highest consequence were it to fail, but you could still have all the manufacturing flexibility one gets with carbon fiber, i.e., making frames in strange shapes and so forth. Not to say I'd buy one,

Re: [RBW] Re: Outside article on CF

2018-07-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Patrick, I think the answer is maybe. If you buy a high-end CF bike from someone like Calfee who knows what they're doing, I think it would be safe IF you don't bang it on something and IF it's inspected regularly. But it's still not going to be a race car that, if it fails, spins around and

[RBW] Re: Motolite or other v-brake clearance

2018-07-26 Thread MartyG
Ryan, Clayton, both comments help a lot guys - thanks. On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11:08:08 AM UTC-4, Ryan M. wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4sTtpT3mRs > > here is a youtube video where Paul goes through the motolite and near the > end he does some measurements. > > -- You

[RBW] Re: new bike day!!

2018-07-26 Thread Adam Leibow
thanks for the words everybody! Joe, the way Compass names their tires, one name=one size, so antelope hill=700cx55, switchback hill=650bx48, rat trap pass=26"x2.3, etc etc. there are plenty of 650b options. Justin, go for it. only perceivable difference is long wheelbase versus shorter

[RBW] Re: FS: A Mid Summer's House Cleaning; Nitto Paul Swift Sackville Revelate vintage XTR

2018-07-26 Thread ant ritchey
Hey Chris! Hope this photo helps... On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 6:30:50 PM UTC-7, ant ritchey wrote: > > This indefatigable building, testing and dialing in of the last dirt > tourer build accrued many bags, bars and accessories. I've got the thing > completely where I want it, so moving

[RBW] Re: FS: A Mid Summer's House Cleaning; Nitto Paul Swift Sackville Revelate vintage XTR

2018-07-26 Thread ant ritchey
Updated list of available items: -Swift Fabio's Chest, large. From the latest run. <25 miles use. Excellent condition. $245 -Swift Fabio's Chest, small. From the latest run. <25 miles use. Excellent condition. $235 -Nitto 34f "Big Front Rack", very good condition. Big P clamps for for

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread Bob B
I went to Blue Lug Hatagaya a few months ago. Tons of Rivendells, Nitto galore, cool bike knick knacks, bells/whistles, tshirts etc. They also have LUG Hatagaya, a cafe/restaurant/bar around the corner, nice vibes. Hatagaya is pretty residential so for a tourist not much else to do out there,

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread Justin, Oakland
I believe there’s an intense heat wave right now! Stay cool friend! -J -- 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