[RBW] Re: Childrens' bikes

I had great fun with a Redline "Junior" BMX race bike for my kid, and sold it for half what I paid for it. If I'd bought it used, I would have probably spent net zero for a few years of use. Light. Fast. Actually raceable if your child can handle the noise and testosterone of BMX tracks (mine c

Re: [RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

Looks like it used to be a town, anyway! Great bit of adventure there, Paul. On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 11:03 PM, Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > a) Beautiful pictures, and an inspiring looking ride. > b) There's a town called FARMVILLE? Awesome. > > Philip > www.biketinker

[RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

a) Beautiful pictures, and an inspiring looking ride. b) There's a town called FARMVILLE? Awesome. Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:19:21 PM UTC-7, Bikie#4646 wrote: > > On August 29-30, 2015, I did this solo overnighter using a modified > version of Meade Anderson's

Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

Coasting uphill outside of Mamers?!?! I asked my local Rando club if anyone noticed it. Will report back if any did. -- 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 em

[RBW] Re: Chauncey-modified 2003 Curt

Oh I'm impressed. Aside from the nice mods, the bartape and Banzer bag are pretty sweet. The unexpected sizes of wheels, headtube, chainring, keep the eye moving around the whole machine, and it's one of my favorite colors. Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:44:45 PM UT

[RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

Looks great Paul. I've always wanted to ride the High Bridge Trail. Maybe after I finish building up the Sam you sold me my son and will drive down from DC and check it out. Ryan On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 10:19:21 PM UTC-4, Bikie#4646 wrote: > > On August 29-30, 2015, I did this solo over

[RBW] FS: Tubus Tara Front Rack plus mid-fork eyelts

I bought these July, mounted them for 2 overnighters, and took them off. They have a few scratches from me trying to mount them. But otherwise are structurally sound and very new. I have the hook attachment for the bottom, as well as the mid-fork eyelets mount (that is still in the package). I

Re: [RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

Paul thanks for sharing! About 3 years ago my wife and I stumbled onto the High Bridge trail for a day trip very early in my 'discovery' of biking. We found the 'rolling hills' on the

[RBW] Re: FS: Heron Touring, very nice

Olaf,What is the current asking price? I wasn't sure if the price in the printed pages was the original or current asking price? Thanks,Mike S. On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 9:48:23 AM UTC-5, Olof Stroh wrote: > > Bobs, Phreds and RBWers! > > > > In spring I tried to sell my beloved Heron Tour

Re: [RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

Just awesome to read! On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 2:35 PM, Iron Rider <1000...@gmail.com> wrote: > > For those who may be interested: > > > http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/08/living-dream-one-account-of-paris-brest.html > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson Long Flap

I've got a version of this bag myself and love it. I even crammed a laptop in it on occasion before I rigged up my Saddlesack Medium as the regular commuting bag. But for anything other than commuting I've found it to be a great single bag to take for a long day on the bike where I don't want

[RBW] Re: Childrens' bikes

I just bought a Beinn Large for my 6 year old and he rode over 7 miles the other day with me. He loves it. On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 1:38:08 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > There was a thread a while back about kids' bikes. A close friend is > looking for a recommendation for a 20" wheel bike f

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Rivendell Hunq

Didn't you just buy that recently? On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 4:08:37 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: > > hey group, For sale is a barely used 58cm Riv Hunq. Sale includes > frame/ fork/ headset/ seatpost/ BB. It is an awesome, awesome bike, but > I also own an Atlantis and too much

[RBW] Re: hatchets

'frivolous lumbersexual purchase' Three words I was not expecting to read tonight... :) Almost makes me want to order a GB hatchet right now! I admire the craftsmanship of the hatchet's Riv sells, and the simplicity of the hand axe as a basic tool of human's existence for literally millions of

[RBW] Re: hatchets

I use one for splitting firewood and making kindling when we go camping. Wouldn't normally carry one on a bike, though, that's strictly car camping. Bill On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 8:38:12 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: > > I am not a gun control guy. But what is the deal with hatchets? > --

[RBW] Re: Childrens' bikes

SOMA Bart and Lisa? -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 r

Re: [RBW] Next Bomba Tire

Plus one on the thunder burt recommendation. Love em. Replaced compass babyshoe pass on my elephant NFE and the difference in speed is hardly noticeable, but the improvement in comfort over bumps is distinct. Compared with compass at least I've found them to be quite long wearing all the things

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Nelson Long Flap

Here's a photo from yesterday; the actual bag on my Cheviot. On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8:33:48 AM UTC-7, Kellie wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

Thanks Manny. I owe my life to Paul's and that is my default position, but the Rodriguez design is very interesting and their overall comparison of V brakes, disk brakes, and cantis rings true for me. Except for the part about ease of setup. I have found some cantis really easy and some to be

[RBW] FS: 58cm Rivendell Hunq

hey group, For sale is a barely used 58cm Riv Hunq. Sale includes frame/ fork/ headset/ seatpost/ BB. It is an awesome, awesome bike, but I also own an Atlantis and too much overlap. Asking $1500, buyer pays packing/ shipping. Please contact off list. Thanks! -Mike -- You received

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

Mark, I'm disinclined to dispute someones personal experience, but yours doesn't match mine. I wonder if your experience comes from set up. The neos want a hi straddle cable and the touring a very low one. This makes sense to me from my, admittedly limited, knowledge of Newtonian Physics. I ha

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

Interesting. I've heard good things about Paul cantilevers, but is there something about the Paul cantilever designs that is problematic for tandem use, or are you saying you feel cantilevers in general are not tandem suitable? I run cantilevers (vintage Suntour XC Pros) on a custom 650b Bilen

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

Here's another option (Canti's) from Rodriguez Cycles: http://www.rodbikes.com/articles/bigsqueeze.html Seem to have lots of fender clearance and perhaps allow use of your current levers. We've not tried them thus can not provide any opinion on their effectiveness. Our non-Riv-type tandem r

[RBW] Dessert under the eaves - Rivelo PDX - Thursday

It’s a simple plan… Vegan dessert cooked in a dutch oven Thursday (9/3) Rivelo - 401 SE Caruthers, Portland, OR Dishing up sweetness about 6pm. Feel free to come early while the thing is cooking. BYO plate/bowl/spork BYO coffee BYO beer There’s a chance of showers but the Rivelo buil

[RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

Thanks for the advice, y'all. I guess I'll have to tension, proofhide and see what happens. maybe lace if need to. @Michael: That is an interesting idea. Thudbuster. Then I could just get a slotted cambium and not have to worry about having to only get a sprung saddle. Plus the Cambium removes

Re: [RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

Thanks Patrick! Paul Germain www.GermainArt.com germain...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Deacon Patrick To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 5:45 pm Subject: [RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter Sweet! Thank you for the photos! With abandon, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

Many thanks Jon! Paul Germain www.GermainArt.com germain...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 5:38 pm Subject: [RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter Paul, Thanks for sharing your trip throu

[RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

Sweet! Thank you for the photos! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 8:19:21 PM UTC-6, Bikie#4646 wrote: > > On August 29-30, 2015, I did this solo overnighter using a modified > version of Meade Anderson's "Lee's Retreat" ride, along the lightly-used > Civil War motor route. Th

[RBW] Re: mid-Virginia overnighter

Paul, Thanks for sharing your trip through VA. Just beautiful. I'm glad you had good weather. Love that Sam. Beautifully dressed! 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 emai

[RBW] Re: How was your PBP?

It was an amazing experience. I rode my A. Homer Hilsen. The ride report is posted on the page as a new topic. On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 7:03:57 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > I know some of you were talking about it. Just wondering how you made out. > -- You received this message because

[RBW] Homer goes to France to ride Paris Brest Paris - a ride report

For those who may be interested: http://eprider.blogspot.com/2015/08/living-dream-one-account-of-paris-brest.html -- 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 ema

[RBW] Re: hatchets

They're useful tools, for some. But I'm not of them :p. That's why I'm scared to visit rbbh. I've always wanted a wetterling or GB axe or hatchet. But for me would be a really frivolous lumbersexual purchase... On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 8:38:12 PM UTC-7, Don Compton wrote: > > But what

[RBW] Re: Decisions, decisions.

The ghost of weather past loomed heavy in my mind, or maybe the experience of degraded braking in the pouring rain of the past event, so I took the commuter. It seemed like a good plan for an hour or so, benign for a few hours after that and not the right choice for the last hour. I realized to

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

Interesting thread to me! I've got a Burley canti-braked tandem and a pair of Moto-Lite brakes I've been considering trying. Actually the wait has been getting the 700C from 27" wheel conversion, 38mm tire install and fender install complete to make sure I retain enough clearance... I'm only

[RBW] Re: WTB: Bullmoose

I thought that might get someone... I don't have a photo of it in it's current configuration and it's actually in between being a 3 speed and a soon to be 10 speed. I had a rear wheel built with the Paul Jono hub in 120mm config with an old Suntour 5 speed freewheel. Here's a photo of it in it's

Re: [RBW] XT Hub Issues

Wow that's terrible. Sorry to hear of it. That could be really dangerous going downhill fast. your derailer could be wrapped around the cassette in a hurry. I have one of those XT-780 hubs also, and it has been rock solid, go figure I've done about 12,000Ks of rando rides on it in the last 3 ye

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

A brown "mystery bike" is my commuting bike. For me, the 50mm tires make it wonderful, the long stays make it different, and the curvy tentacles make it (nearly) unique. Based on my own saddle time on Sam and the long one, the fat-tired Sam called an Appaloosa prototype, the one that started t

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

If you went to a V brake that required a long pull brake lever or the use of Travel Agents (TA) I would avoid the TA's. I tried them and did not like them at all. The brake action did not feel smooth at all with them installed. David On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 5:08:14 PM UTC-7, Michael

[RBW] Re: hatchets

That's just what the alien zombies *want* you to think. If you're concentrating on arming yourself piecemeal with little hatchets, you'll slack off on development of the bacteriological agents, silver bullets and freeze-rays you'll really need to thwart the invasion. Forewarned is forearmed. P

Re: [RBW] XT Hub Issues

I had a bum freehub on my HB-T780. On mine, the pawls would sometimes fail to engage, meaning it freewheeled in BOTH directions. I ordered mine from a site in Germany as part of an XT dynamo wheelset. Since return of the whole wheelset was impractical, I removed the freehub* and returned only tha

[RBW] XT Hub Issues

Hi All, Almost new XT (HB-T780) touring rear hub. Freewheel has stopped freewheeling on a few fast descents turing it in to a fixed wheel. After a while it frees up again just to come back in the worst situations. Hub has less than a 1,000 miles on it. Searching the internet has not yielded muc

[RBW] Re: hatchets

I have carried and Estwing Scout hachet for years. It's dramatic protection against the impending alien zombie invasion. They also work for cutting wood and building fires! Who knew? Marc On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 2:36:44 PM UTC-4, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado wrote: > > N

[RBW] Re: A Vendre; prix ne comprend pas l'expédition*

Truvative "Gigapipe" ISIS bb, 108/68, smooth, free to first to spend more than $25 including shipping. On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 1:12 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > 1. Chauncey Matthews custom fillet brazed stainless steel rack, designed > for 26" wheel bike. Will clear 2" tires. Will handle 40 lb loa

[RBW] Re: WTB: Bullmoose

It is against group rules to *REFER* to a "traily 10-speed Simpleone" and neglect to show actual *PHOTOGRAPHS* of same. I wanna see! On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:39:44 AM UTC-7, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > Hi > I'm looking for a Riv Nitto Bullmoose (not the Boscoe) for my traily > 10-speed Sim

[RBW] A pair of Paul Motolites for sale.

I have a set of Paul Component Engineering Motolite brakes, silver in color, for sale. One is new in the package and one I took out of the package and mounted it to my Sam Hillborne just to see how aesthetically pleasing it was...and it didn't work for me. I bought the black ones instead. He

[RBW] Re: Childrens' bikes

I love the look of those isla bikes. If looking on CL, I would avoid front shocks and front derailers. On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 12:38:08 PM UTC-5, Pudge wrote: > > There was a thread a while back about kids' bikes. A close friend is > looking for a recommendation for a 20" wheel bike for a

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

If the Moto-lites are out due to levers and not wanting to use a travel agent, you could always cut a slit in the fender to allow the Mini-Moto to have it's wire there. The Mini-Moto will definitely open wider than the Racer, since you can easily unhook the noodle. -J On Monday, August 31, 20

RE: [RBW] Childrens' bikes

Thanks. That's the company I was trying to remember. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynne Fitz Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 2:38 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Childrens' bikes Islabikes. islab

[RBW] Re: Going to be in SF, looking for the "Rivendell Experience"

I was at Rivendell World Dominion HQ a couple months ago, they offered bikes to ride over to the Hatcheteria. Hatchrista wanted us to ride some bikes back to HQ, touring Walnut Creek on Riv loaners is highly encouraged. Beware the puppy dog salesman, just look after this adorable puppy for a few m

[RBW] Childrens' bikes

Islabikes. islabikes.com. US storefront is in Portland, OR. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: hatchets

No back ground checks needed! Lighter and quieter than a chainsaw! Human powered! Last forever! On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:51:58 AM UTC-6, John G wrote: > > > > On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:38:12 PM UTC-4, Don Compton wrote: >> >> I am not a gun control guy. But what is the deal with ha

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

I'm not sure who owns that green frame , someone is riding it somewhere or it's at Riv HQ . Keven also has one too , a 58.7 proto-Appaloosa . http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff3.htm On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 1:40:02 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > Beautiful – whose bike is that? List m

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

FWIW, Here also is Leisl's frame . It appears to differ in there are 2 diagonal tubes, like really long chainstay kinda tubes. The green one uses one main tube and uses a lug on the seat tube . Regardless, I love this style ! http://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/80720787036/heres-the-story-of

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

Beautiful – whose bike is that? List member? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garth Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 12:56 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet BenG, You mean you have

[RBW] WTB: Bullmoose

Hi I'm looking for a Riv Nitto Bullmoose (not the Boscoe) for my traily 10-speed Simpleone. Does anyone have one not in use? Thanks Jason -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Childrens' bikes

There was a thread a while back about kids' bikes. A close friend is looking for a recommendation for a 20" wheel bike for a 6 year old who is very comfortable riding 5 miles and whose parents are looking for a higher quality bike than the department store 16" bike she's riding now. Any sugges

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

Mystery bikes, or "tentacular long bikes". Rosco Bubbe and Bosco Rubbe also were placeholders for possible bike names. Remember that BMX-ish bike with a fork crown that was on the Blug, or was it the knot-hole. They referred to it as Rosco Bubbe. Looking back on that, that was most likely n

RE: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

So, back to calling the long bikes "Mystery Bikes"? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garth Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 2:17 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet Thanks Bill ! So I'll co

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

BenG, You mean you have a frame like the green one I linked above ? https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8186/8419517174_1e94722b62_b.jpg I like those frames ! Yes, the Chev looks nice . My next frame will likely be custom as I have yet to meet another production frame that can "add to" the fit

[RBW] Re: hatchets

On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:38:12 PM UTC-4, Don Compton wrote: > > I am not a gun control guy. But what is the deal with hatchets? > They are helpful in constructing projectile weapons. -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

Hi Garth, I bought one of the proto long bikes late in that program. Seems to me like it was "an experiment, a step in the right direction, a successive approximation" (says so on the decal) that led to the Cheviot, the first production long bike. Mine has the horse head badge that will show up

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

Jim nailed that one On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:18:45 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > ... > I don't think rando is un-racerish enough for Grant, and he's definitely > not a fan of low-trail. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: FS Musa Pants, Shorts and Arcteryx A2B T Shirt

Shorts SOLD, Pending sale on pants. Arc shirt still available. On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8:39:28 AM UTC-6, Brian Krueger wrote: > > All in excellent, near new condition. Prices include shipping. Paypal > gift payment. > 1. Musa Pants RIV/MUSA grey with blue detailing, including velcro cuf

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Sample Appaloosa is pretty sweet

There's a plethora of builders who can help you with that. Rivendell will not be one of them. I don't think rando is un-racerish enough for Grant, and he's definitely not a fan of low-trail. On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 4:03 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > I'm holding out for a super light tubing, standar

[RBW] Re: TALES FROM THE TRAIL

Jon - I ride the Highline quite a bit as well as Lee Gulch and like you, I am shocked if anyone ever recognized the bike. It's happened twice, and both times on the AHH I had. The usual comments / questions are more like, nice vintage, how old is it, is that a Raleigh...I even had one guy vigor

[RBW] Re: TALES FROM THE TRAIL

I had the fairly surreal experience of seeing my first (and only) Riv in the wild (an AHH) just after placing the order for my Sam frameset. It was even my size, but alas I was working and unable to take him up on his offer of letting me test-ride. Other than folks in the know at shops, my Riv

Re: [RBW] Next Bomba Tire

Once a tire goes into the 60$+ range, it starts to hurt. I will say that Compass has been very fair, even dropping their prices as the euro and yen have changed, I think for their Schmidt stuff this year and also their tires last year. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: TALES FROM THE TRAIL

Nice! Only time I've had someone recognize my Rivendell here is when it was one of the two other Riv owners in town (that I know of). On Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 5:30:19 PM UTC-5, RJM wrote: > > I was on a charity ride in Missouri once with my Hillborne and had a > couple of guys talk to me

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

No way Neo Retro's on a tandem in my opinion. I have the neo-retros on my CX bike and the touring canit's on my Atlantis. The touring canti's have substantially more stopping power than the neo retros. However, they still aren't anywhere near what I'd consider safe when descending a steep hill/

[RBW] FS: Heron Touring SOLD

Yep. Found a new life with a lady in Switzerland and is on it´s way to a new home. Olof Stroh Uppsala Sweden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Re: Parts cleanout sale

All the lights sold pretty quickly. That leaves the following items still available: My semi-annual parts cleanout sale. $5 shipping CONUS on each item, or buy > three items and get free shipping CONUS. Reply off-list if interested. > > Photos of everything: > https://drive.google.com/folderv

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

Mini-Motos have excellent stopping power, are easy to set up and look very good. I was not able to get the front brake to work over a fender however as the cable between the two sides is relatively low compared to other Mini-Motos. I did not want to use cantis so wound up using TRP mini-vs in

Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

I killed a basic B-17 one day on a long ride in a downpour. Lacing the flaps recovered it into a usable saddle. On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 8:06:48 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote: > > In addition to adding tension to th

Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

In addition to adding tension to the nose bolt, lacing the bottom flaps of the saddle may also help encourage the top back into form. I used a Flyer on my Riv for the last couple years. It was my first Brooks, and I applied a light application of neatsfoot oil when I got it, to help it soften mor

[RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

Why not get a sprung seat post and the saddle that fits you best? My wife uses the Thud Buster on our tandem and likes it. We have had it 5 years and haven't even replaced the flex part. Michael On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 3:16:49 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Rivet doesn't make sprung sad

[RBW] Re: Almost OT, Mini Moto vs Neo Retro

The Racers open just enough to clear our 26x1.5 Marathon Racers, which are near the end of life. Those brakes have a 55mm opening at the top but I have managed to get 60 mm metal fenders under them by dropping them down a bit. I want to go to the Compass 1.75 tire w/out having to deflate the

Re: [RBW] Next Bomba Tire

Just how large is this price increase that has you so perturbed? On 08/30/2015 11:59 PM, Lungimsam wrote: Wow. The GB/Compass prices are getting scary. Don't know what I'll do for fast 650b tires if they go up much more. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

joe and Zach both have nailed the question. Even in the Select and Special grades, the quality of leather has gone down, but these are the minimum grades to consider. In the lower grades, the odds are against you getting a good saddle. Tension the saddle - return it to that break-in feeling -

Re: [RBW] Next Bomba Tire

If foldingness is a priority, there's another eBay seller with folding Pari-Moto blackballs for $27 each... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panaracer-Pari-Moto-Pacenti-Folding-Road-Bike-Tire-650B-27-5x-1-5-Black-/371403830457?hash=item567964b4b9 Peter Adler saving his pennies and dimes for Strada Bianca