[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

I have the *VO Pass Hunter Front Rack with Integrated Decaleur *and have it mounted on my 1988 Panasonic Schwinn Voyageur (cantilevers, fork crown hole) and I use the VO champagne front bag with it and it's 'integrated decaleur'. Here are my thoughts: 1 It barely fit on the studs and holes.

[RBW] Re: FS: Various parts taken off Cheviot

Brake levers sold. Brooks sold. Shifters sold. Thanks! On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 5:08:09 PM UTC-6, Mike OShea wrote: > > *FS: Various parts taken off Cheviot* > All parts used two months and less than 200 miles unless otherwise noted. > All parts purchased from Rivendell except saddle.

[RBW] Los Angeles it's really a small town.

Okay that's a load of horse manure Los Angeles is a behemoth! Despite that fact you still sometimes run into someone from the RBW bunch in person. In this case, whilst rambling through Silverlake and grabbing a bite to eat at the local farmer's market I ran into Vanessa on her pink Bridgestone.

[RBW] Re: wtb: Rivendell Atlantis - 58cm

On Friday, September 18, 2015 at 3:26:30 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > I agree with Will that the Atlantis is a splendid bike. I waited > patiently for a 58 frame and fork and eventually it came. > > I love it a lot, and have found only two imperfections. > > 1. I use it sometimes as

[RBW] FT/S: Unique 31.8mm Albatross bar

Hey Folks- Interesting item up for trade or sale: a Nitto Albatross bar in heat-treated aluminum with a 31.8mm bar clamp diameter, new in package, never mounted. This is apparently a new item from Nitto, it appeared in the Merry Sales (Nitto importer) catalog this past spring. I ordered it

[RBW] Sackville gray vs Berthoud gray?

Howdy folks. I would like to get a Sackville saddlebag, but I need to get a randonneur type front bag and I want them to look good together. Anybody know if these look good together or if the gray material used in the Sackvilles is available anywhere to use for a custom rando bag? Thanks, Doug

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles it's really a small town.

Great photo! Her bike looks like a recipient of a Bicycle Makeover like the ones they used to feature in the Rivendell Reader. -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2015, at 11:13 AM, hsmitham wrote: > > Okay that's a load of horse manure Los Angeles is a behemoth!

[RBW] Re: FS: Summer'Sunset Cockpit-Bit SALE

Hiya gang, please click here for Photos . Please send payments to scottaqua...@mac.com. Stem and shifters are sold. Thank you! Emily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Sackville gray vs Berthoud gray?

The grays look different to me, though what "matches" doesn't necessarily mean an exact match to everyone. I believe Riv gets custom fabric runs from a UK fabric maker, looks to me like the same company that makes Carradice fabric, though I have no proof of that. With that in mind, a custom

[RBW] Re: Riv-PayPal marketing mashup

PP is now an option on the RBW site, I noticed. - 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Bizarrely on topic: AL absorption through skin

It is none of those things, and if you thought about it objectively for a moment, you'd see it right away. If you are looking for a source of a problem, do you look first at the obscure causes, or do you look first at those known to be the most likely? On 09/19/2015 10:31 AM, Ron Mc wrote:

[RBW] Re: Riv-PayPal marketing mashup

Looks like my Homer as well, though my cable stops are under the top tube. On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 7:40:59 AM UTC-7, Christian wrote: > > The other day I got my new PayPal credit card in the mail. The marketing > material the card was glued to had what seems unmistakably to be a >

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

I have had excellent success attaching my front fender to my Mark's Rack. The hardest part was figuring out which wine cork to use. I used a long-enough bolt on the outermost bolt on the slidey part, drilled a hole through a wine cork, and then a hole in the proper part of the front fender.

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Oh, and Silver brakes. Mark's Rack is a wonderful thing. On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 4:32:26 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Nitto seems to be intent on confusing people and making it hard to get > info on their product line. A recent post noted that "campee" was a line > of racks,

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles it's really a small town.

It's a small world.even in L.A. Thanks for sharing. 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] Los Angeles it's really a small town.

Double-deep Wald basket! APPROVE -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Country Bike Rally in Michigan 2015

It's less than a week away now, the long term weather forecast makes it look like a perfect weekend for cycling and I expect about 10 from the responses I have gotten. We are looking forward to it and welcome any late comers to join in if you are withing range. We'll be meeting in the Day

Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

It was great meeting up with you guys. We always love riding new areas. Interesting how many ways Rivs get set up. Dougp -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

It was great meeting up with you guys. We always love riding new areas. Interesting how many ways Rivs get set up. Dougp -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Sorry I missed the detail that this is for your Ram. Bill -- 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: Confused by Nitto

Thanks for the clue about the width. The rack hold a large Bertoud bag. I see that the M18 has only one mounting point for the strut, but for a front bag that really is all you need. Canti racks require an available drilled fork crown and often attach to the brakes, so those, like the M12

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Also see NITTOs own rack page for details: http://nitto-tokyo.sakura.ne.jp/carrier-E.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 email to

[RBW] Re: Riv-PayPal marketing mashup

That looks EXACTLY like the back of my Homer, except I switch between the SaddleSack Small and the SaddleSack Large. That is an XS. But bike, rack, saddle, and fenders are an exact match. So Christian, it is either an amazing coincidence that a Rivendell fan would receive such a flyer...or

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Also there is a Berthoud sidepulls rack but I would not use one per Tony DeFillipos post about the design flaw that appears to be a safety hazard? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Confused by Nitto

Nitto seems to be intent on confusing people and making it hard to get info on their product line. A recent post noted that "campee" was a line of racks, which I found helpful because I have seen many different racks listed under that name. Unfortunately the individual racks don't seem to

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Michael, The Nitto M18 Ben's offers is not the same as the M1 . It does not have the second set of struts for mounting. Here is the Nitto M14 http://sprockets.uk.com/nitto-m14-rear-bicycle-luggage-rack/ It differs from the Riv R14 in that it(M14) has extra hoop for bag support .

[RBW] WTB bullmoose or bosco bullmoose

I have bosco moose bars that are unused and ready to go. $160 shipped! Can't PM from my smart phone but you can email me at captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Fortunately Nitto offers redundancy for the small front racks all using the same size platform . The M12 appears best for a specific purpose/fit, while the others are more much flexible in where to mount and at what angle . The M1 rack is the most versatile of all , as for example, with my

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

See here: http://nitto-tokyo.sakura.ne.jp/carrier-E.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 email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

I'm sure you must know of the VO front racks with decaleurs , it seems a good option if your don't have a bar mounted one. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Nitto has a model number for everything. Campee is the name of a line of heavy duty racks. The confusion lies with Ben's listing, rather than Nitto's model designation. Nitto makes an M-12 and an M-13, which are the same front racks with different clearance. The latter is tough to find,

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

M12 and M13 are canti mounted racks, but are slightly different designs. The M13 has 2 versions based on clearance (https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/racks/compass-m-13-front-rack-cantilever-brakes/). Nitto added 2 more similar racks, NF-21 & NF-22, for 26" & 27" wheels respectively

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Side pull bike front racks: Marks Rack- double adjustable strut tabs, light mount tab in front. 4.4lb. Weight limit with one strut setup. ~6lbs. with two strut setup as told by RBW employee. No fender mount point. Strut tab mount to brake bolt direct requires no bending. M18- one adjustable

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-PayPal marketing mashup

Yeah, I wondered the latter too, especially as it was mailed with my new CC: that somehow PayPal has directed to TO ME based on my web history, PayPal purchases/sales, and so forth. > On Sep 20, 2015, at 11:04 AM, Doug Williams wrote: > > That looks EXACTLY like the

Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

Don't you love spell check? I'm on schedule to be there on time. 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 emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Riv Picnic.

Just like Elvis, Doug is everywhere! On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 7:47 PM, James Warren wrote: > Awesome! > > So Cal Doug made the photo stream! > > -Jim W. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 20, 2015, at 7:35 PM, Manuel Acosta > wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

I just bought a set of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CJZBMK Will hopefully do the trick! On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 7:58 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > that's a grommet. it requires a larger hole in the rim, but might work. > I've been riding hard on 38mm Barlows with no

[RBW] Re: Carless? How many miles per day do you ride?

Commuting to work, 9 miles each way. Nearly 100 a week. Urban/suburban. Seattle. I work all kinds of shifts and could be out riding at any hour of the day rain or shine. We are a 1 car household. I think I'm getting about 4000 miles a year now. On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:17:18 AM

[RBW] Re: My Cheviot/Cheviut build report

I purchased a Cheviot earlier this year. I got a huge discount on mine because of the middle stay issue. With mine Riv sanded down the middle stay so it would accommodate the chain and cog. It seems fine with no issue to frame integrity. The 2 chain thing drove me a little crazy. Regards.

Re: [RBW] Riv Picnic.

Awesome! So Cal Doug made the photo stream! -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2015, at 7:35 PM, Manuel Acosta > wrote: > > Good day for bikes, eating and meeting folks also lug tossing/fishing. > > Bad day for kites. > > Pictures proved that lug

Re: [RBW] Re: September 20 Marin Headlands/Pre Rivendell picnic ride

Great ride today! Thanks to David for planning the route. Anyone have some decent pics to post? Riv Picnic pictures, too? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles it's really a small town.

Tiny. And cold. It's definitely getting Rivier out there, at least here on the Westside. Baskets and upright, wide bars abound. Encouraging. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles it's really a small town.

And Jeff, you moved back from the other side of the world and yet... ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 10:28 PM, sameness wrote: > Tiny. And

Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles it's really a small town.

Doug, If you knew how long we tried to connect. Then to just happen to run into her. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 8:56 PM, dougP

Re: [RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

I think these might be the skinniest tires in that range. H, Little Big Bens, MSO, Nano40, Marathon Supreme and Hyper-X. These are the Supremes, and they measure around 37-38 IIRC. The fatter-ish tires on the other rims are not having this problem. The O-rings might be a fix. But put on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Valve Stem eating Synergy Wheels

that's a grommet. it requires a larger hole in the rim, but might work. I've been riding hard on 38mm Barlows with no problem. I realize it's apples and oranges and may relate more to the (discontinued) Synergy rims than anything else. On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 9:40:55 PM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] Re: My New Roadeo

Patrick, When I was young and stupid, high performance cars were my bad habit. I was a golfer ( all Pac 8 1974 ) and loved cars. Well, I had suffered from back problems , even in college. At the ripe old age of 33, I replace jogging with cycling. I eventually replaced golf with road cycling. I

[RBW] My Cheviot/Cheviut build report

I bought a used Cheviot frame from a listmember earlier this week, and thanks to Mike's lightning fast shipping, I'm already able to put up some build pictures and initial ride reports: http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2015/09/so-i-bought-rivendell.html I have kind of mixed feelings about it so

[RBW] Re: FS: 700C hammered Honjo fenders

John, I'm wondering if you missed my email offering to buy the fenders? Michael On Friday, September 18, 2015 at 9:08:39 PM UTC-4, john muhl wrote: > > I placed them atop a 700C wheel and they fit the curve perfectly. I will > return them Monday if nobody else wants them. Just trying to pass on

[RBW] Riv Picnic.

Good day for bikes, eating and meeting folks also lug tossing/fishing. Bad day for kites. Pictures proved that lug fishing is the only type of fishing needed. https://www.flickr.com/gp/mannyacosta/2AsPT8 Mashley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Riv Picnic.

Wish I had the free time this Sunday. Maybe next year... -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.

[RBW] Re: Sackville gray vs Berthoud gray?

Even if another vendor/manufacturer could source the same fabric type/color, the only way to guarantee that the materials are identical matches is to buy from the same production run. Even the most anal of manufacturers have variations in materials and dyes between productions. Black is the

Re: [RBW] Riv Picnic.

Manny is pretty discrete. I never saw the camera. He also snuck a Pooh onto Melanie's Atlantis. Good crowd. We both won visors in the lug fishing. Headed down the coast tomorrow. Breakfast @ Velo Rouge, near GG Park. Did the Marin Headlands, ggnra visitors center, Sausalito, & of course GG

[RBW] Re: Los Angeles it's really a small town.

Remember, only six degrees of separation. Dougpq -- 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

[RBW] Re: Sackville gray vs Berthoud gray?

Sorry about that; clicked the wrong button. Further bagmaker links below: On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 8:49:10 PM UTC-7, Peter Adler wrote: > > Ideally, if you want a saddlebag and a handlebar bag to match each other > *exactly*, you'd contact a custom bag maker and have them make both bags

[RBW] WTT Bs Champion Flyer for B67

I need a B67 for my sit up and enjoy America crusing vessel. I have a Champion Flyer (New) I'll trade. No need for the B67 to be new, just decent shape. I have 2 Flyers black or honey your choice and i don't care what color the B67 is because it will be located under me so it really doesn't

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Well thank you Bill, and BTW, I will be in ElCerrito 10/21 - 11/6. I'm looking for a new rack for my Ram, which has 700 x 29 Compass tires. The bike already has a Bertoud decaleur so I'm not looking for the "integrated" ones, which don't work with bags taller than 22 cm anyway. I have VO

Re: [RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Michael: I've long had the VO Randonneur front rack on my 60cm Ram (attached with p-clamps), as well as the VO Constructeur on the rear. I've always run Giles Berthoud SS fenders under them, attached at the racks' fender mounts. Functionally, I've never had a problem with the racks. The

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Nitto doesn't actually use any of the cutsie Rivendell names domestically. -- 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] Los Angeles it's really a small town.

Goodness! I don't know which is more sweet and lovely - her or her pink 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] Re: Confused by Nitto

If that's the official Nitto page, I rest my case. Not much info and not even a full product line. Looks like it was last updated in 2004! Michael On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:42:09 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote: > > Also see NITTOs own rack page for details: >

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles it's really a small town.

I think they're both lovely! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 11:45 AM, LeahFoy wrote: > Goodness! I don't know which is more sweet

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles it's really a small town.

I never saw those as I didn't get the reader. I came on board much later. Too bad we don't see more of those make over these days. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ On Sun,

[RBW] Re: Confused by Nitto

Michael It definitely can be frustrating if you long for a single webpage with all possible rack options. I agree with your that it seems logical that somebody would dedicate a webpage to all possible Nitto offerings. I haven't found one either. American retailers all stock the subset that