[RBW] Re: Packing SS-coupled Riv - Tips, Tools Gears to make it easier?
61 seat tube and 28cm steerer tube here. I do not need to remove my fork, but looking at various folks' packing methods online, it becomes clear that there are lots of ways to do this job. This is the best sequence I have found to date: http://sandsmachine.com/pack_r3.htm . I think it's easier and better than the old Sands guide that was colored red and blue. As suggested, print it, and keep it in the case. Other folks have responded re the stem; my only concern would be if it's an extra-long quill, a la some Rivvers, that may further complicate things. Dunno. IMO, no reason not to think about a quill adapter and an ahead-style stem. I pull my bars from my threadless stem, and leave the stem on the steerer, turned 90 degrees. If it's a standard length quill, I'd anticipate it working fine. Contrary to Michael, I like the cable splitters in a spot where I can reach them from the drive side when the bike is in the a workstand, without interference from the chainrings. So not down by the coupling. If you do mount them down by the coupling, do not mount them right on top of the couplings, as they will rattle against the couplings when you are riding. I pull my cranks. Fast and easy and it allows more flexibility. I keep a padded mailing envelope in the case for the driveside crank. I pull my chain and carefully snap the quick links back into place for storage. (Also ... carry a couple of spare quick links in your seat bag, Just do it. Cheap insurance. I have needed one once, and I have given one to a fellow rider once. Useful.) I drop the rear der but I don't remove it from its cable. I pull the front brake and bag it. Like another poster, I keep a stash of heavy-duty freezer zip-locs in my case. If your cog set is very large (wide range), it may want to collide with either the seat tube or the down tube. I used to pull my cassette, but with the above-referenced sequence I do not need to pull a 13-29 cassette. I still put a strong pad between the cassette and the adjacent tube. Experiment. With a huge cogset I don't know, it might prove worthwhile to pull the freewheel/cassette. I have some nice-quality long allens with ball drivers on the long end. They are a pleasure to use, and much faster than small allens or a combo tool. I carry 4-5-6-8. My pedals are all 6 or 8 allens. Then, of course, I have the SS spanner. With my crank puller, those are all the tools I need for assembly/disassembly. Toss a couple of clean-ish rags in the case, and a small bottle of lube. Lennard Zinn uses dishwashing gloves for assembly/disassembly; sometimes I have my act together enough to have some latex or nitrile gloves along. Make sure that all your cable stops are slotted so that you can pop the cables in and out. This is a little detail that not all SS framebuilders know about. If you have indexed shifting with adjusters on the DT, then the adjusters need to also be slotted to match, so the cables can slip out of them. It is IMO a PITA to not be able to disengage the bars from the frame, not impossible to deal with, just not as clean or easy as being able to hold the bars in your hand and tuck the cable stubs neatly around the perimeter of the box without having them trapped in the downtube guides. Ask me how I learned these things. Source a front wheel packing cap from your LBS. This is a flat little hat with a little perpendicular thing sticking out, and the little perpendicular thingie slips into the front axle, and then the hat pads the end of the axle. The front axle tends to push against the case and create a permanent bulge. Maybe my case spacers need to be a tad longer to prevent that. I have assumed that you are going to protect your frame tubes with something. I have some nice custom sleeves that came with one of my bikes. What they don't give you is some slip-on padding for your brake levers. They can rub on the side of the case, and get pretty scratched. I usually just use pipe insulation. Weigh your packed bike and make sure you aren't overweight, which is, if I recall, fifty pounds. One time I crammed to much stuff in with the bike, and I had to move things to my carry on in the middle of the check-in area, which meant that I then had to explain to TSA what each bike tool was. Buy a heavy luggage strap and put it around the case to back up the latches. The latches on SS cases are made of pot metal, and it's possible to break them. I have done it. I've gotten petty good at packing, but I haven't gotten fast. I think I did it in 40 minutes once, on the sidewalk in front of the airport, but I didn't enjoy it. I usually take my time, and take an hour. Lynn were you and your Sweetpea at the Oregon Bicycle Ride in August? Here's one of my SS bikes: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pbridge1300/14419732440/
[RBW] Re: final test: help size up a hunq
My PBH is 85cm, and I have 54cm Hunq. I am not in my house today; I can post some more details, along with pictures, a few days later. Takashi 2014年9月9日火曜日 3時56分44秒 UTC+9 Mobile Bill: Ok, your comments on this site and Jared at Riv have just about talked me into dropping my money on a Hunquapillar rather than trying to resurrect the 650B Bombadil (may it ever RIP). But before I take the plunge, I'm wanting to think this sizing thing out more carefully. *Any of you with a 51 or 54 cm Hunq,* would you care to reveal your PBH, your height, your handlebar style and your comfort/satisfaction with the Hunq for the uses you are putting it to (would you specify briefly what those uses are?) (I used to claim my PBH was 83.5,which is about the mid-tube height of a 54 hunq with largest tires -- but using a hard metal ruler today, and trying again and again, I'm getting a pbh reading that looks more like 84-85. I am very comfortably fitted on a 58 cm Saluki with a thumb more than a fistful of seat tube showing. But this Hunq will be a hoppin' on and off rough jeep trail bike as well as a heavy load paved and gravel touring bike.) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shop sack bag matching blues...or tans really.
If, in all this bag-matching bag-swapping, someone ends up with an extra MD Shopsack, I'd be interested in taking it off your hands. I recently got a large Tan one from Riv and I've been using it like crazy! Maybe an Olive would help me tell them apart at a glance (?) Kieran Toronto, Canada On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 7:14:08 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote: SO I got all excited seeing the medium tan shop sacks in stock on the web and called to order onebut alas, they are gone. I thought it would be a nice compliment to my tan Brand V seat bag. You gots to be quick on that Riv stuff boy. Went ahead and ordered the olive against my sartorial inclinations. I suppose function wins this dayor maybe I just need to get an olive seat bag now...??? WHERE WILL IT END??? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
Cool! On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 11:10:25 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: final test: help size up a hunq
Takashi has a beautifully built Hunqapillar and takes wonderful pictures. He's also a handlebar swapper, so it might give you a good look at various options. Here's his photostream: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/ On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:30:37 AM UTC-4, Takashi wrote: My PBH is 85cm, and I have 54cm Hunq. I am not in my house today; I can post some more details, along with pictures, a few days later. Takashi 2014年9月9日火曜日 3時56分44秒 UTC+9 Mobile Bill: Ok, your comments on this site and Jared at Riv have just about talked me into dropping my money on a Hunquapillar rather than trying to resurrect the 650B Bombadil (may it ever RIP). But before I take the plunge, I'm wanting to think this sizing thing out more carefully. *Any of you with a 51 or 54 cm Hunq,* would you care to reveal your PBH, your height, your handlebar style and your comfort/satisfaction with the Hunq for the uses you are putting it to (would you specify briefly what those uses are?) (I used to claim my PBH was 83.5,which is about the mid-tube height of a 54 hunq with largest tires -- but using a hard metal ruler today, and trying again and again, I'm getting a pbh reading that looks more like 84-85. I am very comfortably fitted on a 58 cm Saluki with a thumb more than a fistful of seat tube showing. But this Hunq will be a hoppin' on and off rough jeep trail bike as well as a heavy load paved and gravel touring bike.) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Re: German Mirror ???
I have one on my Quickbeam with Noodles, Atlantis with Albas, and Mystery Bike with Bullmoose Bosco. Here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8366641217/in/set-72157630957672582 (MB bike) https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8367710962/in/set-72157630957672582/ (MB cockpit) https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8652315774/in/set-72157624427413755/ (Atlantis bike) https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/8067481118/in/set-72157623567913352/ (QB bike) Love them with all three bars. I miss the mirror when I’m riding one of my bikes without one, and I rely on them frequently as a backup view to the rear (backup to sound and a quick turn to look). Sometimes the plastic bolt that keeps the ball joint near the mirror comes out (don’t know why), but they can be replaced with a standard (6mm, I think) Allen bolt. Apart from that, they’re quite rugged; as you can see in one of the MB pics, I often lean the bike against the mirror, and they stay adjusted and hold the bike up without any other contact. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of WETH Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 7:48 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: German Mirror ??? I like mine: https://flic.kr/p/jwysaa I use it on my commuting bike. The coverage is good enough and the mirror is rugged. I park the bike behind the door in my classroom and on the porch of my house where the mirror receives constant bumping. The bike has also fallen over more times than I care to admit, and the mirror survives. I have not experienced the issues Michael has, but I haven't readjusted the clamp to bar fitting much. Based on its design, I can see where it might not take too much adjusting. I have the tension on the mirror to arm connection such that I can adjust the angle of the mirror with a firm hand; this allows me to adjust it as I ride should it have gotten smacked too hard by an opening door. I have it mounted on Albatross bars. Overall a stout mirror that allows me to track overtaking cars. All the best, Erl On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:41:49 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: My wife uses them on both her betty on our tandem. She likes them. I have also used one and liked it better than other mirrors I have tried. However, the plastic strap and clamp that holds it to the bars is inadequate. It seems impossible to get it tight enough to keep from moving and after just a few readjustments the plastic threads wear down. Michael On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:12:25 PM UTC-4, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado wrote: Does anyone use or have experience with the German Mirror from Rivendell? Comments??? I'm looking for a bike mounted mirror. Thanks in advance. Jon -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] German Mirror ???
Yup, they do: https://www.flickr.com/photos/37542512@N04/7439949646/in/set-72157630285823166 From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chen Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 6:16 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] German Mirror ??? People like 'em. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/11989269944/ On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado row.n.2nowh...@gmail.commailto:row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone use or have experience with the German Mirror from Rivendell? Comments??? I'm looking for a bike mounted mirror. Thanks in advance. Jon -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.commailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
half a dozen pastries from Sweetish Hill Bakery http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/b656e281-c367-4503-9204-7644ba6d7516.jpg under that is a poncho, windbreaker and fold-up tire On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:38:56 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Cool! On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 11:10:25 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shop sack bag matching blues...or tans really.
Color-coding as the functional counterpoint to bag-matching? ##MINDBLOWN On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6:35:37 AM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: If, in all this bag-matching bag-swapping, someone ends up with an extra MD Shopsack, I'd be interested in taking it off your hands. I recently got a large Tan one from Riv and I've been using it like crazy! Maybe an Olive would help me tell them apart at a glance (?) Kieran Toronto, Canada On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 7:14:08 PM UTC-4, jinxed wrote: SO I got all excited seeing the medium tan shop sacks in stock on the web and called to order onebut alas, they are gone. I thought it would be a nice compliment to my tan Brand V seat bag. You gots to be quick on that Riv stuff boy. Went ahead and ordered the olive against my sartorial inclinations. I suppose function wins this dayor maybe I just need to get an olive seat bag now...??? WHERE WILL IT END??? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS/T- Rivet Pearl Saddle (white w/ CrMo rails)
If it's less than a year old, you can exchange it with Rivet for free. I'd contact Debra at Rivet for details. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:57:23 PM UTC-6, jbartoe wrote: Hi Everyone, I have a near new Rivet Pearl Saddle. It's white. Little to no wear. I'd like to sell or trade it for a Rivet Independence. Price is $100 (regularly goes for $150) Thanks, Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com javascript: website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS/T- Rivet Pearl Saddle (white w/ CrMo rails)
I would jump on Patrick's suggestion - Indy is a nice saddle. If Debra is not on her bike, she'll get right back to you. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:45:48 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: If it's less than a year old, you can exchange it with Rivet for free. I'd contact Debra at Rivet for details. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:57:23 PM UTC-6, jbartoe wrote: Hi Everyone, I have a near new Rivet Pearl Saddle. It's white. Little to no wear. I'd like to sell or trade it for a Rivet Independence. Price is $100 (regularly goes for $150) Thanks, Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
Delicious and practical! –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: half a dozen pastries from Sweetish Hill Bakery under that is a poncho, windbreaker and fold-up tire On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:38:56 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Cool! On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 11:10:25 PM UTC-5, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
Eric, i prefer the perpendicular arrangement of the baguette. it reduces the clearance but provides some aero lift :) On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:10:25 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Jay L in Cyprus?
There is a Jay L here, right? I am sure he's not in Cyprus. Y'all may want to change your passwords as maybe this thing is attacking from here. Not sure. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: German Mirror ???
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:03:16 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Backcountry roads you hear the cars a coming, so no need for a mirror. Not if it's electric, but I don't imagine there are many Nissan Leafs in your neck of the mountains. jim m wc 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, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: German Mirror ???
A, yes. Except tires on gravel make noise, often more than the engine does, so electric doesn't matter. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
@Eric, Is that a 55 or 53 'riot? Could you post a close up profile shot of your non-driveside rear dropout cluster? Want to compare to mine. My seatstay doesn't run into the center of the dropout, which is unusual, but terminates fore of the dropout, and was wondering how yours is aligned. Thanks. @Ron, What decaleur/rack/bag setup is that you are using? On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:10:25 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com javascript: www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
Eric, Is that a Carradice zipped roll bag? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN
*Not mine, no relation to the seller* http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/4658352875.html I've been tempted by this all morning, but it's two sizes too small for me and two sizes too big for my girlfriend. So, I'll share it with the list. An early production (Toyo), 56 cm Rivendell Atlantis. It looks like it lacks the mid-fork braze-ons of more recent Atlantii. Complete build with Brooks, Nitto, XT, etc., for $1350! Somebody will get a great deal! Buy it, and bring it to the MN country bike rally at the end of the month! Cheers, Tim -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
I think it's a 57. I'll send you a photo when I get back home tomorrow. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:23 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: @Eric, Is that a 55 or 53 'riot? Could you post a close up profile shot of your non-driveside rear dropout cluster? Want to compare to mine. My seatstay doesn't run into the center of the dropout, which is unusual, but terminates fore of the dropout, and was wondering how yours is aligned. Thanks. @Ron, What decaleur/rack/bag setup is that you are using? On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:10:25 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
The top tube or the baguette? :) On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I think it's a 57. I'll send you a photo when I get back home tomorrow. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:23 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: @Eric, Is that a 55 or 53 'riot? Could you post a close up profile shot of your non-driveside rear dropout cluster? Want to compare to mine. My seatstay doesn't run into the center of the dropout, which is unusual, but terminates fore of the dropout, and was wondering how yours is aligned. Thanks. @Ron, What decaleur/rack/bag setup is that you are using? On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:10:25 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
Yes! Bought that from Beth's coop in Portland a few years ago. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:24 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Eric, Is that a Carradice zipped roll bag? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?
Somewhere, maybe in the Blug?, I saw a view from straight above of an Albastache laid over a Moustache, but can't find it now. Does anyone know a link to that comparison? Thanks! - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?
It's in the catalog...um, I'm sure someone's posted it on the list before... On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:24 AM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: Somewhere, maybe in the Blug?, I saw a view from straight above of an Albastache laid over a Moustache, but can't find it now. Does anyone know a link to that comparison? Thanks! - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?
There's an illustration of the overlay on the product description for the albastache (from Jean in Quebec): https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb3a.htm On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 1:24:15 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: Somewhere, maybe in the Blug?, I saw a view from straight above of an Albastache laid over a Moustache, but can't find it now. Does anyone know a link to that comparison? Thanks! - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?
FULL CATALOG FREE PDF!! https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/rivbike/RivCat20 Page 7 has your layout map of all the Riv current handlebars. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:32:17 AM UTC-7, Christopher Chen wrote: It's in the catalog...um, I'm sure someone's posted it on the list before... On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:24 AM, BSWP asht...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Somewhere, maybe in the Blug?, I saw a view from straight above of an Albastache laid over a Moustache, but can't find it now. Does anyone know a link to that comparison? Thanks! - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
The baguette may have started as a 57, but it's much shorter now. Yum. --Eric N. www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.BlogSpot.com @CampyOnlyGuy From: Chris Chen Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:17 AM To: 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch The top tube or the baguette? :) On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I think it's a 57. I'll send you a photo when I get back home tomorrow. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:23 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: @Eric, Is that a 55 or 53 'riot? Could you post a close up profile shot of your non-driveside rear dropout cluster? Want to compare to mine. My seatstay doesn't run into the center of the dropout, which is unusual, but terminates fore of the dropout, and was wondering how yours is aligned. Thanks. @Ron, What decaleur/rack/bag setup is that you are using? On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:10:25 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] What is up with Brooks QC?
Seems like most of the time I have ordered saddles, I get saddles shipped to me that have inconsistencies - Rivets out of alignment, one spring a little taller than the other with spring loops spread wider than the other, top rails off center relative to bottom rails, nose leather crooked, nose has a curve to it, adjustment bolt crooked. I kept one with a slightly crooked nose so as to not put out the vender with a return, and it has been comfortable. Are these things normal because they are hand made saddles, or are they defects? I use very reputable dealers. I know I can return a saddle for exchange, but I feel like I'd have to exchange a few to finally get one sent to me that has everything in alignment. Am I crazy, or do you all have the same probs with Brooks these days? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than on vintage Brooks. They've held up so far, but based on the rate of wear, I wouldn't say these are going to last nearly as long as some of the vintage ones I've found. The used ones that I've found that date back to the 1970s and 80s seem to have thicker leather and give me the impression they'll last decades more... Anton On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 1:59:37 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: Seems like most of the time I have ordered saddles, I get saddles shipped to me that have inconsistencies - Rivets out of alignment, one spring a little taller than the other with spring loops spread wider than the other, top rails off center relative to bottom rails, nose leather crooked, nose has a curve to it, adjustment bolt crooked. I kept one with a slightly crooked nose so as to not put out the vender with a return, and it has been comfortable. Are these things normal because they are hand made saddles, or are they defects? I use very reputable dealers. I know I can return a saddle for exchange, but I feel like I'd have to exchange a few to finally get one sent to me that has everything in alignment. Am I crazy, or do you all have the same probs with Brooks these days? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than on vintage Brooks. They've held up so far, but based on the rate of wear, I wouldn't say these are going to last nearly as long as some of the vintage ones I've found. The used ones that I've found that date back to the 1970s and 80s seem to have thicker leather and give me the impression they'll last decades more... And it's not like that quality leather isn't out there: Gilles Berthoud seems to have no trouble finding it for his saddles. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
And Brooks itself uses very fine leather on its Select saddles (sold by Riv, last time I looked). -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:08 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC? On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than on vintage Brooks. They've held up so far, but based on the rate of wear, I wouldn't say these are going to last nearly as long as some of the vintage ones I've found. The used ones that I've found that date back to the 1970s and 80s seem to have thicker leather and give me the impression they'll last decades more... And it's not like that quality leather isn't out there: Gilles Berthoud seems to have no trouble finding it for his saddles. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN
That looks like a real solid build and a great price. But yeah, two sizes too small! On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:33:07 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: *Not mine, no relation to the seller* http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/4658352875.html I've been tempted by this all morning, but it's two sizes too small for me and two sizes too big for my girlfriend. So, I'll share it with the list. An early production (Toyo), 56 cm Rivendell Atlantis. It looks like it lacks the mid-fork braze-ons of more recent Atlantii. Complete build with Brooks, Nitto, XT, etc., for $1350! Somebody will get a great deal! Buy it, and bring it to the MN country bike rally at the end of the month! Cheers, Tim -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN
Thanks for posting this. I recently had an Atlantis sold out frm under me (I will be charitable and attribute it to an electronic miscommunication). In any case, I'm going for this one. Sent an email to the seller. Would need to be shipped, but will let you know. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: That looks like a real solid build and a great price. But yeah, two sizes too small! On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:33:07 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: *Not mine, no relation to the seller* http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/4658352875.html I've been tempted by this all morning, but it's two sizes too small for me and two sizes too big for my girlfriend. So, I'll share it with the list. An early production (Toyo), 56 cm Rivendell Atlantis. It looks like it lacks the mid-fork braze-ons of more recent Atlantii. Complete build with Brooks, Nitto, XT, etc., for $1350! Somebody will get a great deal! Buy it, and bring it to the MN country bike rally at the end of the month! Cheers, Tim -- 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 javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN
Jim Thill at Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis used to sell Rivs. I offer him up as a local contact to ship from. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for posting this. I recently had an Atlantis sold out frm under me (I will be charitable and attribute it to an electronic miscommunication). In any case, I'm going for this one. Sent an email to the seller. Would need to be shipped, but will let you know. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, cyclotour...@gmail.com cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: That looks like a real solid build and a great price. But yeah, two sizes too small! On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:33:07 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: *Not mine, no relation to the seller* http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/4658352875.html I've been tempted by this all morning, but it's two sizes too small for me and two sizes too big for my girlfriend. So, I'll share it with the list. An early production (Toyo), 56 cm Rivendell Atlantis. It looks like it lacks the mid-fork braze-ons of more recent Atlantii. Complete build with Brooks, Nitto, XT, etc., for $1350! Somebody will get a great deal! Buy it, and bring it to the MN country bike rally at the end of the month! Cheers, Tim -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
Weird, I had mine originally mounted on a 57 cm Bleriot. Pretty sure I lopped off some material with a dremel too -- perhaps prior owner did same on a smaller frame. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
You got a baguette with SS couplers? On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:57 AM, campyonly...@me.com wrote: The baguette may have started as a 57, but it's much shorter now. Yum. --Eric N. www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.BlogSpot.com @CampyOnlyGuy *From:* Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org *Sent:* Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:17 AM *To:* 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com The top tube or the baguette? :) On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I think it's a 57. I'll send you a photo when I get back home tomorrow. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:23 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: @Eric, Is that a 55 or 53 'riot? Could you post a close up profile shot of your non-driveside rear dropout cluster? Want to compare to mine. My seatstay doesn't run into the center of the dropout, which is unusual, but terminates fore of the dropout, and was wondering how yours is aligned. Thanks. @Ron, What decaleur/rack/bag setup is that you are using? On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:10:25 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: CampyOnlyGuy on Twitter: Blėriot Baguette Transit Company
More like Knife and Fork uncouplers. With butter and jam. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Sep 10, 2014, at 12:33 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: You got a baguette with SS couplers? On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:57 AM, campyonly...@me.com wrote: The baguette may have started as a 57, but it's much shorter now. Yum. --Eric N. www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.BlogSpot.com @CampyOnlyGuy From: Chris Chen Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:17 AM To: 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch The top tube or the baguette? :) On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: I think it's a 57. I'll send you a photo when I get back home tomorrow. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 5S On Sep 10, 2014, at 9:23 AM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: @Eric, Is that a 55 or 53 'riot? Could you post a close up profile shot of your non-driveside rear dropout cluster? Want to compare to mine. My seatstay doesn't run into the center of the dropout, which is unusual, but terminates fore of the dropout, and was wondering how yours is aligned. Thanks. @Ron, What decaleur/rack/bag setup is that you are using? On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 12:10:25 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: https://twitter.com/Campyonlyguy/status/509514724979916800 --Eric Norris campyo...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.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, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
I had mine on a 56 AHH, had to cut the struts too. 42 was the length they came with, and Riv still sells replacements but I haven't seen anything on the web longer than that. At least made by nitto that is. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:31 PM, 'Rick' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Weird, I had mine originally mounted on a 57 cm Bleriot. Pretty sure I lopped off some material with a dremel too -- perhaps prior owner did same on a smaller frame. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Albastache riders - all-day comfort?
Thank you, yes... there it was, just hidden below the edge of my computer screen. And of course, that's where I saw it before... just had forgotten that it wasn't up in the set of six images at the top of the written description. That, for me, is the best image to show the differences between the bars. The overlay in the Catalog has all the current bars, but not a strict comparison of mustache to albastache. - Andrew, Berkeley On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:40:15 AM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote: There's an illustration of the overlay on the product description for the albastache (from Jean in Quebec): https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb3a.htm On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 1:24:15 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote: Somewhere, maybe in the Blug?, I saw a view from straight above of an Albastache laid over a Moustache, but can't find it now. Does anyone know a link to that comparison? Thanks! - Andrew, Berkeley -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
The previous two responders have 650B bikes, while your 57 Hilsen is a 700c bike. I don't remember how long my original struts were, but first-off I did have it installed on a 700c bike, a 56cm Hillborne. One thought is that you have a Hilsen and therefore have a Mark's Rack. Maybe you have your Mark's rack installed higher than it needs to be, requiring longer struts. Can you share a photo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:35:34 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey folks, Tried mounting a new-to-me platrack onto a 57cm AHH using brand new nitto 42cm struts and found them to be 3-5 cm short when going from the outer edge of the platrack to the hub dropout. Anyone know what size struts the platrack originally came with? I'm sure I can figure out a good bend and shortening for the struts and have them mount on the mid-fork instead, but was surprised that these new struts couldn't do the trick without modification. Tips or suggestions? Thanks, Dave -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
Correct. I have a Berthoud saddle... way sturdier leather than Brooks. It's possible the higher-end Brooks models get the thicker, choice leather, but I wouldn't know as all of my newer Brooks are the lower end models (B17 regular, B67 sprung, etc). On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:08:21 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than on vintage Brooks. They've held up so far, but based on the rate of wear, I wouldn't say these are going to last nearly as long as some of the vintage ones I've found. The used ones that I've found that date back to the 1970s and 80s seem to have thicker leather and give me the impression they'll last decades more... And it's not like that quality leather isn't out there: Gilles Berthoud seems to have no trouble finding it for his saddles. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
Thanks for the replies. Will certainly post photos this evening; don't think I have my mark's rack mounted particularly high...but I'll let the group decide ;-) The struts are brand new, so know they've never been lopped. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:20:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: The previous two responders have 650B bikes, while your 57 Hilsen is a 700c bike. I don't remember how long my original struts were, but first-off I did have it installed on a 700c bike, a 56cm Hillborne. One thought is that you have a Hilsen and therefore have a Mark's Rack. Maybe you have your Mark's rack installed higher than it needs to be, requiring longer struts. Can you share a photo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:35:34 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey folks, Tried mounting a new-to-me platrack onto a 57cm AHH using brand new nitto 42cm struts and found them to be 3-5 cm short when going from the outer edge of the platrack to the hub dropout. Anyone know what size struts the platrack originally came with? I'm sure I can figure out a good bend and shortening for the struts and have them mount on the mid-fork instead, but was surprised that these new struts couldn't do the trick without modification. Tips or suggestions? Thanks, Dave -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Craigslist sighting: FS 56 Atlantis in St. Paul MN
Thanks for the idea, Tim. I'll keep that in mind, but haven't heard back from the seller yet so will just hold onto it. Thanks, Aaron On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Tim Gavin tim.ga...@littlevillagemag.com wrote: Jim Thill at Hiawatha Cyclery in Minneapolis used to sell Rivs. I offer him up as a local contact to ship from. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','1ce...@gmail.com'); wrote: Thanks for posting this. I recently had an Atlantis sold out frm under me (I will be charitable and attribute it to an electronic miscommunication). In any case, I'm going for this one. Sent an email to the seller. Would need to be shipped, but will let you know. -Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, cyclotour...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cyclotour...@gmail.com'); cyclotour...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cyclotour...@gmail.com'); wrote: That looks like a real solid build and a great price. But yeah, two sizes too small! On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:33:07 AM UTC-7, Tim Gavin wrote: *Not mine, no relation to the seller* http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/bik/4658352875.html I've been tempted by this all morning, but it's two sizes too small for me and two sizes too big for my girlfriend. So, I'll share it with the list. An early production (Toyo), 56 cm Rivendell Atlantis. It looks like it lacks the mid-fork braze-ons of more recent Atlantii. Complete build with Brooks, Nitto, XT, etc., for $1350! Somebody will get a great deal! Buy it, and bring it to the MN country bike rally at the end of the month! Cheers, Tim -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Rusty Tektro R559 sidepull spring - replace?
My rear brake spring is getting surface rust after only being ridden in the rain a handful of times. Front brake is fine. Do I need to replace, or is surface rust not an indicator of more rust leading to failure any time soon? Anyone know where I can get the springs? I guess I'll have to stay on lubing it after rain rides. My rear brake allen bolt is all rusty too now. I use fenders and a saddle bag, so I don't know how water is getting there. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
After riding a bike with these stainless beauties and given that I have some time to 're-imagine' my Saluki I've got two fender questions for the group; 1. Anyone mounted the 50mm Berthoud fenders (650b) on a saluki/ahh using 42mm tires, any issues with clearance at the stays or unacceptable clearance for the tire, or other install notes/thoughts? 2. Anyone had their Berthoud fenders powdercoated/painted? If so did you coat the fender stays as well. Thoughts or opinions on coated/painted to match fenders vs shiny metal finish? Thanks! Tony -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
I don't know how helpful I will be, but I have a comment on each. 1. I tried Honjos on my 650B Hilsen (2010), and was not satisfied with clearance around Hetres. I returned to SKS plastics, and then decided clearances were even better with Lierres, which are tremendous tires. When I wear through a pile of Lierres I'll try the 38mm Compass offering. I only run 42s on my Hilsen when the fenders are off. I like having a full 10mm on top and 5mm on each side with fenders. I couldn't get the 10mm on top, so I wasn't satisfied. I might be too demanding. 2. I haven't had stainless powdercoated, but I did pinstripe them! Contact me offlist if you like and I'll point you to my flickr album when I get home Bill On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:18:01 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: After riding a bike with these stainless beauties and given that I have some time to 're-imagine' my Saluki I've got two fender questions for the group; 1. Anyone mounted the 50mm Berthoud fenders (650b) on a saluki/ahh using 42mm tires, any issues with clearance at the stays or unacceptable clearance for the tire, or other install notes/thoughts? 2. Anyone had their Berthoud fenders powdercoated/painted? If so did you coat the fender stays as well. Thoughts or opinions on coated/painted to match fenders vs shiny metal finish? Thanks! Tony -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
Bill that's very helpful on both! What size Hilsen are you riding with 38's? I'll hit you up off list for the pinstriping shots, Thanks -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Charlottesville peeps
Greetings Charlottesville denizens past and present, I have a short-term contract job in Charlottesville, VA. At least through the end of the year and possibly (hopefully?) into March. Unlikely I'll be bringing my Hilsen, but I am wondering what the cycling scene is like. Are there many bike commuters? Is it worth bringing a bike for late fall and winter? I'm borrowing my brother's truck (from Indiana) while I'm there and could likely grab one of his bikes as well. I'll be working at GE, which is north of town by about 10 miles. On an O/T long-shot: anyone in Charlottesville in need of a house-sitter or short-term roommate? Or know someone who does? :) Cheers, -Allan -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
have noticed a big difference in Brooks Special with the large rivets vs. Standard and Imperial. My daughter's Imperial has one side of the leather thick, one side thin, and the Brooks badge is an inch away from center. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:25:23 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: Correct. I have a Berthoud saddle... way sturdier leather than Brooks. It's possible the higher-end Brooks models get the thicker, choice leather, but I wouldn't know as all of my newer Brooks are the lower end models (B17 regular, B67 sprung, etc). On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:08:21 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than on vintage Brooks. They've held up so far, but based on the rate of wear, I wouldn't say these are going to last nearly as long as some of the vintage ones I've found. The used ones that I've found that date back to the 1970s and 80s seem to have thicker leather and give me the impression they'll last decades more... And it's not like that quality leather isn't out there: Gilles Berthoud seems to have no trouble finding it for his saddles. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
My Hilsen is a 58cm. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:46:08 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: Bill that's very helpful on both! What size Hilsen are you riding with 38's? I'll hit you up off list for the pinstriping shots, Thanks -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
Quality control? have you ever bought something made in England, hahaha. The country that brought us the Reliant Robin. http://www.google.com/url?sa=trct=jq=esrc=ssource=webcd=6cad=rjauact=8ved=0CD0QuAIwBQurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQQh56geU0X8ei=wPcQVPivMo_hsAShjICAAQusg=AFQjCNFDKZ4iUXHiqs8_8mInHqhgDNZzygsig2=UyKkLz9K_H_OyLqlMrlGQA On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 8:51 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: have noticed a big difference in Brooks Special with the large rivets vs. Standard and Imperial. My daughter's Imperial has one side of the leather thick, one side thin, and the Brooks badge is an inch away from center. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:25:23 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: Correct. I have a Berthoud saddle... way sturdier leather than Brooks. It's possible the higher-end Brooks models get the thicker, choice leather, but I wouldn't know as all of my newer Brooks are the lower end models (B17 regular, B67 sprung, etc). On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:08:21 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than on vintage Brooks. They've held up so far, but based on the rate of wear, I wouldn't say these are going to last nearly as long as some of the vintage ones I've found. The used ones that I've found that date back to the 1970s and 80s seem to have thicker leather and give me the impression they'll last decades more... And it's not like that quality leather isn't out there: Gilles Berthoud seems to have no trouble finding it for his saddles. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
Did anyone mention Lucas yet? Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Quality control? have you ever bought something made in England, hahaha. The country that brought us the Reliant Robin. http://www.google.com/url?sa=trct=jq=esrc=ssource=webcd=6cad=rjauact=8ved=0CD0QuAIwBQurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQQh56geU0X8ei=wPcQVPivMo_hsAShjICAAQusg=AFQjCNFDKZ4iUXHiqs8_8mInHqhgDNZzygsig2=UyKkLz9K_H_OyLqlMrlGQA On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 8:51 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: have noticed a big difference in Brooks Special with the large rivets vs. Standard and Imperial. My daughter's Imperial has one side of the leather thick, one side thin, and the Brooks badge is an inch away from center. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:25:23 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote: Correct. I have a Berthoud saddle... way sturdier leather than Brooks. It's possible the higher-end Brooks models get the thicker, choice leather, but I wouldn't know as all of my newer Brooks are the lower end models (B17 regular, B67 sprung, etc). On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:08:21 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote: Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than on vintage Brooks. They've held up so far, but based on the rate of wear, I wouldn't say these are going to last nearly as long as some of the vintage ones I've found. The used ones that I've found that date back to the 1970s and 80s seem to have thicker leather and give me the impression they'll last decades more... And it's not like that quality leather isn't out there: Gilles Berthoud seems to have no trouble finding it for his saddles. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
On 09/10/2014 07:18 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: After riding a bike with these stainless beauties and given that I have some time to 're-imagine' my Saluki I've got two fender questions for the group; 1. Anyone mounted the 50mm Berthoud fenders (650b) on a saluki/ahh using 42mm tires, any issues with clearance at the stays or unacceptable clearance for the tire, or other install notes/thoughts? I used to have Berthoud fenders on that very Saluki when I first got it, with Col de la Vie 38mm tires. When I switched to Hetres I switched to wide Honjos. I don't think Berthouds are wide enough for a 42mm tire. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
As you know I hung on to the Honjos when we swapped Salukis. They've acquired more beausage while in my care since I got them from Steve. In spite of my inability to install them with JPW-perfect fender lines they have great fit and function hovering over the red Hetres on the AgapanthuSaluki. If I were fender shopping for replacements I'd buy the very same ones. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:51:59 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: On 09/10/2014 07:18 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: After riding a bike with these stainless beauties and given that I have some time to 're-imagine' my Saluki I've got two fender questions for the group; 1. Anyone mounted the 50mm Berthoud fenders (650b) on a saluki/ahh using 42mm tires, any issues with clearance at the stays or unacceptable clearance for the tire, or other install notes/thoughts? I used to have Berthoud fenders on that very Saluki when I first got it, with Col de la Vie 38mm tires. When I switched to Hetres I switched to wide Honjos. I don't think Berthouds are wide enough for a 42mm tire. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
Tony If you have Steve's Saluki, then you have cantilevers. That will give you some extra headroom. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
On 09/10/2014 10:08 PM, Bill wrote: As you know I hung on to the Honjos when we swapped Salukis. They've acquired more beausage while in my care since I got them from Steve. In spite of my inability to install them with JPW-perfect fender lines they have great fit and function hovering over the red Hetres on the AgapanthuSaluki. If I were fender shopping for replacements I'd buy the very same ones. They're the Compass fluted Honjos, 58mm wide. http://www.compasscycle.com/fenders_650_fluted.html $149 I did have to make some surgical alteration to the end of the fender to get it to fit at the chainstays, which is documented on my flickr site. It's possible a more skilled workman than me could have devised a way to get them to fit without cutting, and it's certain that said skilled workman could have done a much more elegant job if cutting was inevitable. At least, you know in advance /something/ has to be done; I didn't find that out until well into the installation, and it was a real Holy $%^! What do I do now??? moment. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
I have used the VO Zeppelin fenders with plenty of clearance. -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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
mounting height of the mark's rack: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15181110276/in/set-72157646022131741 distance to make up on the strut: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15017567908/in/set-72157646022131741 On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:36:42 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Thanks for the replies. Will certainly post photos this evening; don't think I have my mark's rack mounted particularly high...but I'll let the group decide ;-) The struts are brand new, so know they've never been lopped. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:20:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: The previous two responders have 650B bikes, while your 57 Hilsen is a 700c bike. I don't remember how long my original struts were, but first-off I did have it installed on a 700c bike, a 56cm Hillborne. One thought is that you have a Hilsen and therefore have a Mark's Rack. Maybe you have your Mark's rack installed higher than it needs to be, requiring longer struts. Can you share a photo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:35:34 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey folks, Tried mounting a new-to-me platrack onto a 57cm AHH using brand new nitto 42cm struts and found them to be 3-5 cm short when going from the outer edge of the platrack to the hub dropout. Anyone know what size struts the platrack originally came with? I'm sure I can figure out a good bend and shortening for the struts and have them mount on the mid-fork instead, but was surprised that these new struts couldn't do the trick without modification. Tips or suggestions? Thanks, Dave -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
I think you could lower that rack by using the two-strut-to-one-eyelet method that a few of the RBW employees are using to make up the difference. Get rid of the diving board. Hard to say without measurements for sure, though. Dan On Sep 10, 2014, at 7:57 PM, Dave davele...@gmail.com wrote: mounting height of the mark's rack: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15181110276/in/set-72157646022131741 distance to make up on the strut: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15017567908/in/set-72157646022131741 On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:36:42 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Thanks for the replies. Will certainly post photos this evening; don't think I have my mark's rack mounted particularly high...but I'll let the group decide ;-) The struts are brand new, so know they've never been lopped. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:20:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: The previous two responders have 650B bikes, while your 57 Hilsen is a 700c bike. I don't remember how long my original struts were, but first-off I did have it installed on a 700c bike, a 56cm Hillborne. One thought is that you have a Hilsen and therefore have a Mark's Rack. Maybe you have your Mark's rack installed higher than it needs to be, requiring longer struts. Can you share a photo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:35:34 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey folks, Tried mounting a new-to-me platrack onto a 57cm AHH using brand new nitto 42cm struts and found them to be 3-5 cm short when going from the outer edge of the platrack to the hub dropout. Anyone know what size struts the platrack originally came with? I'm sure I can figure out a good bend and shortening for the struts and have them mount on the mid-fork instead, but was surprised that these new struts couldn't do the trick without modification. Tips or suggestions? Thanks, Dave -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
Good idea, and without the platrack attachment I think I'd do just that. The platrack uses the 2nd set of mark's rack eyelets to attach itself, and the nitto rack bolts aren't long enough to use in that situation On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:08:04 PM UTC-7, danmc wrote: I think you could lower that rack by using the two-strut-to-one-eyelet method that a few of the RBW employees are using to make up the difference. Get rid of the diving board. Hard to say without measurements for sure, though. Dan On Sep 10, 2014, at 7:57 PM, Dave dave...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: mounting height of the mark's rack: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15181110276/in/set-72157646022131741 distance to make up on the strut: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15017567908/in/set-72157646022131741 On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:36:42 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Thanks for the replies. Will certainly post photos this evening; don't think I have my mark's rack mounted particularly high...but I'll let the group decide ;-) The struts are brand new, so know they've never been lopped. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:20:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: The previous two responders have 650B bikes, while your 57 Hilsen is a 700c bike. I don't remember how long my original struts were, but first-off I did have it installed on a 700c bike, a 56cm Hillborne. One thought is that you have a Hilsen and therefore have a Mark's Rack. Maybe you have your Mark's rack installed higher than it needs to be, requiring longer struts. Can you share a photo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:35:34 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey folks, Tried mounting a new-to-me platrack onto a 57cm AHH using brand new nitto 42cm struts and found them to be 3-5 cm short when going from the outer edge of the platrack to the hub dropout. Anyone know what size struts the platrack originally came with? I'm sure I can figure out a good bend and shortening for the struts and have them mount on the mid-fork instead, but was surprised that these new struts couldn't do the trick without modification. Tips or suggestions? Thanks, Dave -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com javascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] These Cardboard Cargo Carriers Fold Together In Seconds, So Cyclists Can Carry Groceries
Forget matching fabric types--these panniers are made of cardboard! --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
I can't complain about my b17 special and my select model, but my basic black standard brooks b17 didn't hold up as well as they are. The leather is noticeably thicker on the special and select and I haven't come across any squeaking or need to adjust the bolt like I have on the standard. Still, I ride the standard fine, but the leather is thinner. An alternative to brooks that I have been recently made aware of is Spa Cycles saddles. http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s204p0 I have been told that the leather and quality of construction is first rate. I don't have personal experience with them though. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
i have my platrack on a 60cm QB and just measured my cut stays at 40cm. from the pictures your mark's rack does look high, not sure if it's an optical trick, but the diving board looks more upright to me. and from the angle of your tombstone it looks too far tilted back, on my mark's rack (different bike) and the pictures at rivbike.com it's closer to parallel (though not quite) to the headtube. it looks like the front of the rack needs to come down, i'm just not sure how to do that! what's the distance from the tire/fender to the marks rack? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
Tony, I've fit those Berthoud 50's, the ones Mike Kone sells @ Rene Herse online on my Saluki/54 running Heters (and now EL Babyshoe Pass) without any issues. It's tight, yes, and not ideal in the BQ /Peter Weigle sense, but I've never encountered an issue -- though once I nearly caught a squirrel in my front stay -- but that's another story altogether. Sorry I don't have the proper chain stay bridge shot but if you need one to be convinced just let me know and I'll iPhone it for you: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-om-T5VpzpYE/VBEYsA-zmhI/AB8/gA_hpYNyK-I/s1600/IMG_0189_72.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-a-fiSXPQXh8/VBEYwBMqioI/ACE/OzflOd79OtA/s1600/IMG_0188_72.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mu0Yp6jGR5U/VBEYzPJknJI/ACM/40OH54E056o/s1600/close%2Bshave.JPG On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 7:18:01 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: After riding a bike with these stainless beauties and given that I have some time to 're-imagine' my Saluki I've got two fender questions for the group; 1. Anyone mounted the 50mm Berthoud fenders (650b) on a saluki/ahh using 42mm tires, any issues with clearance at the stays or unacceptable clearance for the tire, or other install notes/thoughts? 2. Anyone had their Berthoud fenders powdercoated/painted? If so did you coat the fender stays as well. Thoughts or opinions on coated/painted to match fenders vs shiny metal finish? Thanks! Tony -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
That is true. Used to the 2nd set of struts going to the fork crown so I don't think about it much - just something to do when mounting the platrack. I keep a second set of bolts for platrack use. They need to be 4mm - ish longer than the ones for the Mark's rack struts. On Sep 10, 2014, at 8:10 PM, Dave davele...@gmail.com wrote: Good idea, and without the platrack attachment I think I'd do just that. The platrack uses the 2nd set of mark's rack eyelets to attach itself, and the nitto rack bolts aren't long enough to use in that situation On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:08:04 PM UTC-7, danmc wrote: I think you could lower that rack by using the two-strut-to-one-eyelet method that a few of the RBW employees are using to make up the difference. Get rid of the diving board. Hard to say without measurements for sure, though. Dan On Sep 10, 2014, at 7:57 PM, Dave dave...@gmail.com wrote: mounting height of the mark's rack: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15181110276/in/set-72157646022131741 distance to make up on the strut: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15017567908/in/set-72157646022131741 On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:36:42 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Thanks for the replies. Will certainly post photos this evening; don't think I have my mark's rack mounted particularly high...but I'll let the group decide ;-) The struts are brand new, so know they've never been lopped. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:20:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: The previous two responders have 650B bikes, while your 57 Hilsen is a 700c bike. I don't remember how long my original struts were, but first-off I did have it installed on a 700c bike, a 56cm Hillborne. One thought is that you have a Hilsen and therefore have a Mark's Rack. Maybe you have your Mark's rack installed higher than it needs to be, requiring longer struts. Can you share a photo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:35:34 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey folks, Tried mounting a new-to-me platrack onto a 57cm AHH using brand new nitto 42cm struts and found them to be 3-5 cm short when going from the outer edge of the platrack to the hub dropout. Anyone know what size struts the platrack originally came with? I'm sure I can figure out a good bend and shortening for the struts and have them mount on the mid-fork instead, but was surprised that these new struts couldn't do the trick without modification. Tips or suggestions? Thanks, Dave -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Berthoud Fenders on Saluki/AHH
When I had my Saluki, an early cantilever one, I used Berthoud 60mm stainless fenders. The 50mm model did not offer enough clearance on the sides of the Hetres for my tastes. Perhaps a bike with more vertical clearance can work with the 50mm fenders easier. Others have used them but I much prefer a flatter, wider fender profile. The fenders are often sold as 26x60mm. They work over 42-45mm 650b fenders with no hassle. Keep in mind that you will need to trim the fork crown daruma to clear the tire. Jason SF,CA On Sep 10, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: After riding a bike with these stainless beauties and given that I have some time to 're-imagine' my Saluki I've got two fender questions for the group; 1. Anyone mounted the 50mm Berthoud fenders (650b) on a saluki/ahh using 42mm tires, any issues with clearance at the stays or unacceptable clearance for the tire, or other install notes/thoughts? 2. Anyone had their Berthoud fenders powdercoated/painted? If so did you coat the fender stays as well. Thoughts or opinions on coated/painted to match fenders vs shiny metal finish? Thanks! Tony -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
That looks very wrong. The tombstone should be parallel to your headtube, and the top of the Marks rack should be level to the ground. Step back 6 feet and take another shot. It looks like your Marks rack is tilted WAY up. Bill On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 7:57:02 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: mounting height of the mark's rack: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15181110276/in/set-72157646022131741 distance to make up on the strut: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-levin/15017567908/in/set-72157646022131741 On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:36:42 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Thanks for the replies. Will certainly post photos this evening; don't think I have my mark's rack mounted particularly high...but I'll let the group decide ;-) The struts are brand new, so know they've never been lopped. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 2:20:23 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: The previous two responders have 650B bikes, while your 57 Hilsen is a 700c bike. I don't remember how long my original struts were, but first-off I did have it installed on a 700c bike, a 56cm Hillborne. One thought is that you have a Hilsen and therefore have a Mark's Rack. Maybe you have your Mark's rack installed higher than it needs to be, requiring longer struts. Can you share a photo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:35:34 PM UTC-7, Dave wrote: Hey folks, Tried mounting a new-to-me platrack onto a 57cm AHH using brand new nitto 42cm struts and found them to be 3-5 cm short when going from the outer edge of the platrack to the hub dropout. Anyone know what size struts the platrack originally came with? I'm sure I can figure out a good bend and shortening for the struts and have them mount on the mid-fork instead, but was surprised that these new struts couldn't do the trick without modification. Tips or suggestions? Thanks, Dave -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: platrack mounting question
Think you nailed the problem here. Once I took the bike off the stand I could see the wrongness of the angle. Good eyes Minh and Bill. One day I'll have that too. Thanks guys! On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:38:15 PM UTC-7, Minh wrote: i have my platrack on a 60cm QB and just measured my cut stays at 40cm. from the pictures your mark's rack does look high, not sure if it's an optical trick, but the diving board looks more upright to me. and from the angle of your tombstone it looks too far tilted back, on my mark's rack (different bike) and the pictures at rivbike.com it's closer to parallel (though not quite) to the headtube. it looks like the front of the rack needs to come down, i'm just not sure how to do that! what's the distance from the tire/fender to the marks rack? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
@Ron, An inch off center?!?! Does it ride fine? That's the kind of thing I am talking about. I don't know if those things are considered defects, or just part of the hand-made acceptable imperfections. I mean, as long as the saddle rides great, then no big deal, if that's par for the course for hand made. But I don't want trouble down the road for accepting something that may be defective. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
I emailed Brooks about this and will report back if I get a reply. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
