Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Less changing zipties every 3 months means less plastic being used. On Monday, August 20, 2018 at 2:10:31 PM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > Isn't that what the Wald Clem Bosco Basket is? > > Laing > Cocoa FL > > On Monday, August 20, 2018 at 1:43:38 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Curious: Why not

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Mafac Raid, or their modern version offered by Compass offer the most reach and clearance. Pauls are easier to set up IMO, they all have very good stopping power and the salmon pads are available for all. That said, if you were going to paint your frame there are some great options with canti

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I predict HIGH demand for such a rack. I've used and broken the cheapo Sunlite front rack. Dunno if the design has changed since, but the diving board was very cheap and broke suddenly. It was not overloaded; I think it was actually empty when it failed. It didn't fall forward onto the wheel,

[RBW] FS: med Salsa Fargo f/f/hs/bb/crank $250

The subject line almost says it all. Silver CK headset, Deore triple crank, bb30. The graphics are primo, the frame is in good shape. No dents, no dings, the usual signs of use and a Trouble Coffee decal on the tt that can be removed or not. 1st generation/2008-2010 Fun Guy Green. ASAIK, NOT

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Thanks, Tim. So I'll not worry any more about cantilevers, unless I take the deep plunge and send the frame in to have the seatstay bridge raised a bit. I was using a very nice medium-reach dual pivot -- one of the models Riv sells -- and the arms interfered grossly with the fenders whenever I

[RBW] 150.00 FS med. grey Sackville Saddlesack

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Re: [RBW] Goatheads and goatheads, what is rider to do?

And one other note: You can use sealant in tubes, too. The Elk Pass and the (non-Compass) Parigi Roubaix (I had the original model) are both paper thin but work fine in this goathead capital of the world with Orange Seal (I ride the Elk Passes on dirt). This avoids any concern about pressure, and

[RBW] Re: Goatheads and goatheads, what is rider to do?

Some of the tire brands are very sensitive to over inflation. And I ride 90% of the time on pavement, but many times on rough or broken pavement. 28s is the perfect size for my riding habits. I inflate my tires to 68r and 60f and some of the other brands will not hold these pressures. I was

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Curious: Why not instead make a quality basket with its own sturdy fittings? 3 sizes: small, medium and Wald Newsboy. On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 11:14 AM, EasyRider wrote: > I predict HIGH demand for such a rack. > > I've used and broken the cheapo Sunlite front rack. Dunno if the design > has

[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I've used Jandd Expedition rear racks for years, very happily. I'm eyeing the Extreme front rack for use with an OAC Rambler, a bike built for front loads. I'm heartened to hear your experiences with it. rod -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Rod I posted my Cheviot at the beginning of this thread with pics. The Jandd Extreme is pretty stout. THey advertise 40lb limit including the basket. Jon "FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS RIDE JUNK " On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 11:43 AM, Rod Holland wrote: > I've used Jandd Expedition rear racks for

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Patrick asked "Why not built a quality basket?" But then what would good Rivsters do with all their zip ties? I've run a basket on a rear rack with good results. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] SOLD: Pair / Panaracer RACE A EVO 'Gravel' / 32mm

Thanks for looking! BEST / Jock Dewey / Athens, GA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

I use the K-Lite on my Matthews, which I ride on dirt irrigation roads at night (and, I have poor night vision). Yes, the K-Lite is very bright. I use my hand to block the beam on the rare occasions I face an oncoming rider. So far, no-one has cursed at me. FWIW, I don't notice the drag of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Patrick- The Paul Racer M (Medium) would be the correct reach (47-57 mm) for your frame. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/braking/products/brakes-centerpull-paul-racer-medium Paul and Modern Bike in Des Moines sell them by the caliper, so you could just get a rear one for the problem area.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

Isn't that what the Wald Clem Bosco Basket is? Laing Cocoa FL On Monday, August 20, 2018 at 1:43:38 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > Curious: Why not instead make a quality basket with its own sturdy > fittings? 3 sizes: small, medium and Wald Newsboy. > > > > -- You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks

I had a nightmarish vision that the new Basket Rack from Nitto, is going to be a gigantic platform rack with little wire loops welded on the platform for zip ties. Shudder. Clayton DDD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: silver crankset questions

This is interesting. Last Saturday, I caught up with a rider on a climb out of Muir Beach and he was riding one of the latest carbon wonder bikes - a 3T. Yes, the same company that makes those stems and handlebars now makes framesets! Apparently, 3T thing is to offer a 1x drivetrain. They

[RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

Tilley. Period. Loved mine. Lost mine. Loved mine. Lost mine. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Gave up and now wear a Walz cycling cap I haven’t lost because I don’t need to take it off and stow it for the downhills (wind noise drove me batty, a very short trip). With abandon, Patrick -- You received

[RBW] CL Alert (my ad) FS Berthoud Aspin Saddle

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Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers questions

Patrick: Please do share what you learn about custom wool plus 4s or whateverthehelltheyare; I think I recall that you checked out some of the Yew Kai sites I did for custom knee pants. And thanks for the Compass Knickers review. I'd held off because of their light weight, but the pilling problem

[RBW] silver crankset questions

Hi, all. I’m getting a Silver 38/24 Wide/low double. I’m uncertain if the 38 will be enough gear for me forever, so I’m wondering what my options are if proves problematic at some point. (It won’t be a problem right away, but it might become a problem if I get into better shape and decide to

[RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

Hi folks - do any of you love a particular full-brimmed hat, like the ones Outdoor Research and the like make? Not so much Indiana Jones style, but one for coverage from sun, a bit pliable? I would expect for Riv to have a well-researched MUSA go to that they sell (sorta like the Abus lock),

[RBW] Fixed gear mountain trail pedal update

I’m glad your finding a solution theat works well for you. I am a big fan of the mks urban pedals with toe clips. On mine I cut off the tabs sticking up from the platform on the inside edge. With soma large deep two gate clips they even work well wearing my keen sandals. -- You received this

[RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

I will wholeheartedly second the recommendation for a Tilley hat. I initially balked at the price tag because I couldn’t how a Hat could be worth that much. But since I’ve owned it I have found it is worth every penny. Somehow the longer it’s on your head the more comfortable it becomes even

Re: [RBW] Fwd: WTB: 700c wheelset with 135mm rear spacing

Hey Doug, I think I saw those on Craigslist! Beautiful wheelset, wish they'd fit my new-to-me AHH, but I don't think there's a brake made that will 650b-convert a Homer! Kiley, I'll drop you a line about your wheels, thanks! Cheers, Reed On Sun, Aug 19, 2018 at 9:51 PM Doug Bloch wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Jeremy, I had the Honjo H-27 (36mm per Alex's Cycles) hammered fenders from a lister over 28s and the Shimano dual pivot "long reach" calipers to start. Then I added a pair of Stampede Pass ELs and a dent from a tri-dork who rear ended me in urban traffic while on the aero bars. it was enough

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers questions

Yeah, the sizing issue for me comes from floor living, which requires greater range of motion than cycling. In pre-made knickers I have to size up the waist 2-4” so there is enough room for squatting, cross-legged, and kneeling. So then I have to cinch down way too much fabric at the waist. I’m

[RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

I really like Shelta hats. The front of the brim is stiff like a baseball cap. https://www.sheltahats.com. Good luck in the quest. Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Patrick, Look back at my pictures. the real beauty of the Pauls is how they don't close up the clearance as they actuate under use like those ding dang Shimano grouplesss "long reach" calipers did. Fenders rattled like a maracas under braking. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, August

[RBW] Re: Compass Knickers questions

Shoji, et al ... One of my pairs of Compass knickers pilled significantly after just two weeks of riding in them. I was informed that this is expected and normal wear. So, that answer has changed from February. With abandon, Patrick (hoping wool custom fit knickers wear better and fit better,

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto r14 rear rack

Please send pictures John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 6:32:21 PM UTC-4, Jeffrey B wrote: > > nitto r14 rack. mounted on bike and removed. Struts are uncut - $95 > > Please send pm if interested, thanks! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Fixed gear mountain trail pedal update

Thanks to the generosity of a list member, I got to test out the Rinko version (Ezy Superior) of MKS’s Urban Pedal with toe clips and straps. I installed them, they felt wonderful snug (no play in either the bearings or Rinko mechanism). Two weeks. That’s how long it took me to put play into

[RBW] silver crankset questions

Where do you live? I rode a 38/24 stick shift for years and so long as I didn’t mind coasting the downhills (I didn’t) steep enough to exceed 35mph I was fine. 38 x 12 high gear is plenty fast unless you’re a racer. With abandon, Patrick, who now spins like a mad dog on his fixed 38x17 at 30mph

Re: [RBW] silver crankset questions

Thomas: don't overthink things. A 38 X 11 with a (by Rivendell standards) skinny 38 mm tire will give you a 97" top gear. FWIW, the top gear on the only bike I own with multiple gears is 89" (42 X 14 X 29.5") and I never use this. The other 3 are fixies with, seriatim, 76", 70", and 69" gears,

[RBW] silver crankset questions

The guard sold with the Silver Wide/Low crank should support up to a 40T chainring. Even with a 40T big ring, the jump to/from a 24T small ring is still 16T, which is usually the recommended max spread (e.g., 50/34). As for whether a 38T big ring is enough, you need to figure that for yourself.

Re: [RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

My wife disliked hats but wore them grudgingly. Then she got a Tilley and she loves it. EricF Ottawa Ont On 20 August 2018 at 19:51, Doug Bloch wrote: > I will wholeheartedly second the recommendation for a Tilley hat. I > initially balked at the price tag because I couldn’t how a Hat could be

[RBW] Re: silver crankset questions

Thomas: What cassette are you using? Tire size? Are you in flat or hilly country? Lots of things to consider as they all interact. Your skill & standards come into play on "shifting reliably". Think about the 34/50 compact doubles that are so common. Some riders shift these effortlessly

Re: [RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

my buddy's wife rides with a Da Brim on her helmet and likes it. http://www.dabrim.com/html/products/cycling/classic.htm -- 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,

[RBW] PRCIE REDUCED: Pair of Conti TopContact Tires 700x32

Price reduced … these tires need to go! $50 for the pair, shipped by professionals to your work or place of residence. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram) > On Aug 19, 2018, at 9:50 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Pair of Contis in very

[RBW] FS: 52 Soma Saga

Heyo, Yes yes, its not a Riv, but I bought this bike instead if a Riv when I first got into long-distance touring and its done a marvelous job being my beast of burden. Its done tours in the sierra fire roads and coastal highways and as a daily commuter. Its a good opportunity at a pretty good

[RBW] Re: silver crankset questions

Yep, 38/24 with 11/34 cassette. -- 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

[RBW] Re: silver crankset questions

Hi, Joe. Is that the stock 38/24 setup? Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean -- 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] Full brimmed hat recommendations

Third on the DaBrim. Function ovet apparence most times. Also bring along a Tilly for in camp use. Curtis"who like the Sun but avoids it" On Mon, Aug 20, 2018, 8:41 PM Andrew Letton wrote: > I'll second the "like" for DaBrim. I even sometimes have used it in the > rain to keep the rain off

[RBW] Re: FS: nitto r14 rear rack

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[RBW] What tires fit good on 700c Sun CR18 rims?

Anyone recommend a tire that goes on/off these rims easy and by hand (no levers). Will GB Cypress? Paselas are very hard to get on/off even with levers feel like I am gonna break something. Would not want to have to change a flat in the field. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Full brimmed hat recommendations

I'll second the "like" for DaBrim. I even sometimes have used it in the rain to keep the rain off my glasses. As long as you can get over the appearance in favor of the function, it's great.cheers,Andrew From: Ron Mc To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 12:00 PM

[RBW] Re: silver crankset questions

Thomas: It sounds like I did exactly what you are thinking. My Sam came with 26/40 rings on a Sugino XD-2. After two years the 40 felt like it was not enough gear, so I tried both a 42 and a 44. They did not exceed the "protection" of the guard. The 42 did shift reliably. The 44 felt like it

Re: [RBW] Re: Dynamo Lights - Sinewave, IQX, Schmidt?

Bob, the use of asymmetrical beams is like using your hi-beams on your car. The hi-beams basically light up the tree tops, so you would have to lower your beam into the ground so the top of the symmetrical beam does not shine into people's eyes. Asymmetrical beams have a very sharp cutoff.

[RBW] NY Times - “Pregnant Minister Cycles to Hospital to Give Birth”

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Re: [RBW] Re: Adding Canti mounts to a Ram???

Patrick- Yes. Centerpulls have more clearance at the bridge/crown than sidepull brakes. Especially dual-pivot sidepulls, which intrude on the fender space when opened. I switched from Tektro R559s to Paul Racers on my Riv Road 650b because the R559 kept bending the front fender. You'd have to

[RBW] WTB: Nitto 32f mini front rack

Looking for the nitto 32f mini front rack. Phil Arlington, VA -- 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: WTB: 700c wheelset with 135mm rear spacing

Reed- I have set that might interest you. PM me. (I couldn't figure out how to PM you;-). I will be in the Bay Area this weekend and can bring them with me if you buy them. -Kiley On Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 8:46:09 PM UTC-7, Reed Kennedy wrote: > > Thanks to another list member I have been

[RBW] Re: Reflections On My Riv and A Weight Loss Program

Lum Gim Fong has some great advice. Following up with that, folks will change their components in roughly this order to save weight: 1) Tires 2) Wheelset 3) Crankset 4) Seatpost 5) Saddle Generally, components beyond these five components won't save as many grams per dollar. As for