[RBW] WTB: Nitto Tallux 130mm

My 100mm Technomic isn't cutting it with the new Albatross bars. Any used 130 Tallux out there? 120mm might be okay as well. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscrib

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Get a basket that doesn't break... A Berthoud front bag in the largest size they make! Plus a Compass Nitto stem decaleur and you are ready to roll. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Get a basket that doesn't break... A Berthoud front bag in the largest size they make! Plus a Compass Nitto stem devalued and you are ready to roll. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop rec

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Decaleur i mean -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Use a flat piece of stiff aluminium or fiberglass between the rack and the basket, it will help disperse the cyclic impulse impact forces that the thin Wald wires are unable to absorb. Or get a more rugged basket. - Andrew, Berkeley On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 2:19:31 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acost

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

I'm thinking of a step by step: 1. Tension saddle 2. Proof hide top. Wait a day or so and see how it feels. If that doesn't work: 3. Tension more. If that doesn't work: 4. Imperialise it with a cutout, and see if that flattens out the top. If that doesn't work: 5. Install new Imperial saddle. 6. Fi

Re: [RBW] The Impossible School Commute

I think so!!! On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 9:36 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Not yet, but I really meant it. We've even got a guest menu so people can > choose their entree and dessert - all from scratch and mostly organic > produce and all pastured/grass fed meats. Hmmm, maybe I should have put > that in the

Re: [RBW] The Impossible School Commute

Not yet, but I really meant it. We've even got a guest menu so people can choose their entree and dessert - all from scratch and mostly organic produce and all pastured/grass fed meats. Hmmm, maybe I should have put that in the Nextdoor post. :) -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: Tested 6 pairs of 700c (29in) tires - results and impressions

Matt, BQ studies tire construction to determine which designs give the rider the fastest and most comfortable ride quality. It is alleged that the speed percentages measured in the BQ studies (like the slowest tire tested was ~20% slower than the fastest tire tested., iirc) adds up over long dis

Re: [RBW] The Impossible School Commute

Nothing wrong with any of this! So did your dinner offer get taken up??? On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 9:29 PM, LeahFoy wrote: > Oh, and Riv content: look at my new mini triangle from Riv, both boys got > triangles and brass bike bells and the younger one got that cool Japanese > Two Fish bottle cage.

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

If the leather has truly stretched to the point where you have a distinct center ridge and two deep "cheek pockets", just tensioning the saddle won't help. It will just make the ridge all the more prominent, and you won't be any more comfortable. When you are ready for drastic measures: Soa

[RBW] The Impossible School Commute

Oh, and Riv content: look at my new mini triangle from Riv, both boys got triangles and brass bike bells and the younger one got that cool Japanese Two Fish bottle cage. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] The Impossible School Commute

This year we enrolled the boys in a new charter school. It is over 2 miles from home and a VERY challenging commute - all downhill to school, all uphill home. It's the kind of hill that cyclists in Lycra who ride carbon bikes flock to for the challenge. No one thought this was a viable bike comm

[RBW] Need Dahon handlebar quick release

I have a spare stem/shaft doohickey that might have a QR at the top. I'll take a look when I get home Friday. -- 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: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

What is going in this basket on a typical day? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

Though you should click the add info button and attach your address, phone, email, etc. All per the instructions on the registration page -- 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: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

When you visit the link that Metin just posted make sure you click the "show/hide the paypal registration" link right below the yellow box. Then you can add the brevet you want to your cart and check out via paypal and you're all set. No rusa # needed. On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 5:14:10

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

just use one of these On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 2:19:31 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > This being the third one I've wrecked. I'm wondering if t

Re: [RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

You can register at the following link: http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/registration.htm You don't need a RUSA number, but you do need to register at least a couple days before the event. Pay by PayPal, then you will need to sign a waiver at the start. Many people decide to become a RUSA member af

Re: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

I will add this here too: https://flic.kr/p/pMrzXJ Wald intentional mini porteur rack by JimG. I usually only use it for bulky, but not super heavy stuff. On the front of my big dummy. But the load is much better spread out and much less cantilevered out as well compared to your tiny footprint bas

Re: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

One thing I wish Wald would update with the smaller baskets is the reinforcement "bands" they have on the super large Newsboy basket. That way the thinner tubes wouldn't snap at the connection points. It would make them heavier, yes, but stronger and longer lasting overall. -Shawn No one actually

Re: [RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

It's $20 a year to be a RUSA member at rusa.org, I highly recommend it! On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 4:34 PM, Surlyprof wrote: > Based on the description, it did sound like a fun and more reasonable > entry into randonneuring than some of the 200k rides. I've never tried one > before but wanted to st

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

I did this ride last year. You don't need a rusa # to register and I still don't have one. I think you do need to register before the day of though. They make a brevet card for each rider and those are printed before the event. I don't think they are set up to print them at the event. -- You r

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

Based on the description, it did sound like a fun and more reasonable entry into randonneuring than some of the 200k rides. I've never tried one before but wanted to start. However, the electronic registration form won't accept my registration without an RUSA number. I need to submit an AWRL

[RBW] Re: (Not OT) carrying a camera on a bike

Zombie topic, but this just occurred to me: http://www.porcelainrocket.com/product/dslr-slinger/ Looks like it could be a good set up. On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:44:24 AM UTC-7, Jason Leach wrote: > > Hello all, > > How do people safely carry a camera by bike? I have camping bike with

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Plan for failure? Instead of a stronger basket, use a planned weaker mode of attachment, designed to fail before the basket does? Same as the concept of using light weight tippet to attach your fly to your line. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 3:19:31 PM UTC-6, Manue

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

I do know a guy with a Ti basket/porteur rack on his commuter bike. He works at well-known Ti frame shop and I assume it's mostly scrap tubing. Probably very $$$ and no better than 4130. You need a legit porteur rack. Haulin' Colin racks are nice; I love mine. On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 5:

[RBW] Re: ISO: Pair New or VG aluminum or steel fenders, 650B or 26", about 45 mm wide

Found! Thanks, all. On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 8:24 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Must be in vg condition; prefer stainless steel, but interested in > hammered aluminum. I'll try onlist(s) before buying from VO. > > *No self-drilled seatstay bridge hole in the rear, please* > > Anything from 42 up shou

Re: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

I still have it on my calendar, and was thinking I'd be able to do the same as Tony, s24o. As I've already toured on my HIllborne, I think my new-to-me Hilsen will have to get the nod for the trip. On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > I'm still planning to meet you out on the

Re: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Manny carries big loads (those bacon-wrapped hot dogs weigh a lot) over rough surfaces. It's not surprising that the flex caused by that would wear through a Wald ziptied to a Nitto. See, for example, https://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/19453345995/in/album-72157655495630226/ jim m wc ca

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

This is a really fun and not too difficult ride. There's a really great picnic after too with lots of cool folks. Go for it! Rando people are pretty welcoming. On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 5:14:10 PM UTC-7, Neil wrote: > > Anybody else doing this ride with the SF Randonneurs? There is also a

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

Hit the 'events registration' tab on the right side of the SF Randos web page. You don't need a RUSA number. I'm sure you could just show up and pay on site, as well... On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 11:39:53 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > > Looks like a great ride. I tried to register but I

Re: [RBW] Re: C&O in October

I'm still planning to meet you out on the 6th, and hopefully join you for the overnight as well then head back to DC via the tow path on the 7th. Can't wait! Hmmm, Saluki or Bombadil!?! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Medium Wald Basket on a Pass & Stow rack. I'll let you know if there are problems. 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-bun

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs 100k mixed terrain populaire, Sat. Sept. 12

Looks like a great ride. I tried to register but I've never done one of these. How do I get an RUSA number? I know it involves the waiver form which I have signed an turned into a .pdf but I don't know where to send it. Any suggestions or is it too late to register for this one? John On M

Re: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

I'm curious about the delicacy of Wald baskets. I don't have years' long experience with them*, but I have used many different models for enough miles to get to know them, including the giant Newsboy, and, mounted sans rack and with just the included hardware, it seemed pretty damned strong -- hard

RE: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Platrack sounds perfect for you. You've already got the mini nitto front rack foundation for it, yes? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Garth Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:10 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: So wh

[RBW] Re: C&O in October

KC, I haven't decided which bike to take with me. Any one would work great, and it might come down to how I feel when it is time to put something in a box. The trip will be special because it promises to blend family, friends, and riding. It sounds like I'll be able to meet some of my east US

Re: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Yes ! I was considering adding a wire basket to my mini Nitto but the idea never sat well to me, just too small of an area to be attached leading to increased stress in areas undesigned for it. So a porteur rack it is for me , likely the VO model as it includes a little larger fence than

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Just hang them on your trophy wall with a small plaque stating how many days/trips the rack survived before its untimely demise. ;) John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

I think the bigger and better question to ask is: How can x bike component company make their components Manny-proof? ;-) With all my love, Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop recei

Re: [RBW] So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Just an idea: maybe try the platrack wing attachments? Wider support area for the rack. Aaron Young The Dalles, OR On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, George Schick wrote: > Speaking of Wald, I was down at my favorite LBS a few months ago to buy a > Wald bearing repair kit for the cheap one-piece c

RE: [RBW] Re: high-setback seatpost

It's cro-mo, and lugged. I can't imagine it's fragile – I would have thought the reverse. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Bronson Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 12:58 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RB

Re: [RBW] Re: high-setback seatpost

I love the look of that seatpost but it looks fragile to me. I weigh around 270 so I've always been reluctant to try it. On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > The Nitto Lugged seatpost has 40mm, according to Riv's writeup. And it's > th

RE: [RBW] Re: high-setback seatpost

The Nitto Lugged seatpost has 40mm, according to Riv's writeup. And it's the most beautiful post around! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Patteson Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 9:40 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW]

[RBW] WTB: 26" rear mtb wheel, 130mm spacing

title says it. also open to buying a set, if the price is right. looking for something mostly silver and wide enough to take a 2.2 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 ema

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Speaking of Wald, I was down at my favorite LBS a few months ago to buy a Wald bearing repair kit for the cheap one-piece crankset that was trashed on the grand-daughter's bike. The proprietor told me how much he liked Wald because they made products like that which no one else in the industry

Re: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

I've seen the Minoura basket at my LBS. Appears to be well made. Similar to the Paul but glad they figured out how to set it up without the brace reaching up to the top of the stem. On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 8:32:17 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Might need to think beyond wi

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Comparison: Albatross, MAP/Ahearne, Jitensha, VO Postino

I just put a Surly "Open Bar" on my bike and I like it so far, it's in this family of bars you're looking at. Switched from an albatross which I loved but wanted a little more width (the surly's are a wicked 66.6) and less sweep. The more options the better, generally. -Kai On Saturday, June

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Atlantis

Sent a PM On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 7:18:55 AM UTC-5, Pondero wrote: > > Thanks, Tony. For me the Atlantis is slightly on the too large side, and > is my best bike for a only tiny percentage of my applications. My next > project should fit better in my stable. > > That said, the 56 Atlan

[RBW] Re: C&O in October

Just read thru the thread and didn't see a posting re which bike you decided to take. I'm interested in your decision. Also interested in hearing about the ride as it sure looks like fun and something we might want to plan On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 6:28:57 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > A t

[RBW] Re: high-setback seatpost

If you can find a CLB that works with your bike - those have set back galore. On Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 5:26:46 AM UTC-5, Thomas Lynn Skean wrote: > > Hi, all. > > Anyone know of a seatpost with more setback than the RBW-sold S-84? > > Yours, > Thomas Lynn Skean > > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

At ~$20-ish, I'd rather the basket blow up than the rack to which it's mounted! BTW: did you see what Manny did to his Sam frame a while ago? He's a force of nature... consider parts replaceable rather than long lived. :) shoji On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 8:03:17 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Might need to think beyond wire: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JZIF5K On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 5:03 AM, Garth wrote: > >Wire baskets were never designed to be mounted on top of racks were > they ? > > As Anton stated if your going to mount it on top of racks by all means > reinforce

[RBW] Re: C&O in October

A thread refresh to remind DC area folks that my trip is still a "go" and there have been no changes in the dates (October 6-9). A month from now, my son-in-law, Steve Butcher, and I will be touring through the C&O trail. We'd love to met and ride with some of you locals, if possible. Chris Jo

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Atlantis

Thanks, Tony. For me the Atlantis is slightly on the too large side, and is my best bike for a only tiny percentage of my applications. My next project should fit better in my stable. That said, the 56 Atlantis should prove to be a perfect "all road enduro" bike for someone. After yesterday's

[RBW] Re: So why no Titanium Wald basket?

Wire baskets were never designed to be mounted on top of racks were they ? As Anton stated if your going to mount it on top of racks by all means reinforce it ! You'd do the same thing with a woven or bamboo basket too . Or get creative. There are lots and lots of wire baskets out there

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Comparison: Albatross, MAP/Ahearne, Jitensha, VO Postino

I believe mountain bars are usually the wrong diameter tubing for bar ends. More significantly, the shifters would stick out to the sides with those bars and probably catch on everything. They tend to work on the more swept back bars like the Albatross and Albastache (although I did hit them w

[RBW] Re: Handlebar Comparison: Albatross, MAP/Ahearne, Jitensha, VO Postino

there are some paul thumbies for sale right down the page. They make a lot more sense with this bar. But I do not believe the "mountain" bar will take bar end shifters. On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 7:44:24 PM UTC-5, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody know if the Ahearne MAP bar will fit ba