[RBW] Re: Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

Agree with joe too. Albatross at near saddle height could potentially solve this in the most straightforward way. -- 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] Stolen Sam Hillborne

That is the worst. Actually, it could be way worse, so yay for that, but still... I'm sorry for that. Give her another awesome bike! Otherwise, the terrorists win, right? Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Stolen Sam Hillborne

That is the worst. Actually, it could be way worse, so yay for that, but still... I'm sorry for that. Give her another awesome bike! Otherwise, the terrorists win, right? Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

One thing to consider - which will also allow you to keep the current levers/shifters - is that the Bosco is noticeably taller/reachier than Albatross. On Monday, September 28, 2015 at 5:57:11 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: > > Hi Friends, need the advice of the collective! My partner Erin has > deci

Re: [RBW] Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

Have you considered Bullmoose? I spent a few years using those on my orange Hillborne that I used to own. It was a great setup, and has some potential to not be bolt upright. Bike had a real solid, confident feel with those bars: https://www.flickr.com/photos/46035786@N07/5366126510/in/album-72

[RBW] Re: Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

The Albastache bars do require road levers and a 26mm stem diameter. I had 25.4 Albatross on my Sam and changed it to Albastache. Had to change both levers and stem. The stem length reduction was 30mm (110 down to 80). Fits great. I assume that the Bosco might be similar although I have les

[RBW] Re: Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

Liesl, Heads up, I don't think mountain brake levers fit on mustache or albastache bars. Also, if you want a short tech delux stem I think Bens Cycle in Milwaukee carries them down to 5cm. The short dirt drop is 8cm and the long one is 10, so a 5cm would get you 3-5cm (abt. 1 or 2 inch) depend

[RBW] FT: My 58cm Atlantis for your 56cm

Interested in your 58cm if you find a 56! -- 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 gro

Re: [RBW] Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

Hi Liesl, I have a Cheviot with albastach bars. Traditional setup with road levers but stem shifters. The stem is a 7cm Tallux. I really like the setup. Comfortable and not as upright as the Bosco bars. There are other options out there for minimal drop mustache bars as well. Soma has one th

[RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Alert the folks at Wolf Cycles, Firehouse, Via, etc... Bummer. I miss West Philly (47th and Baltimore) but preferred South Square West (22nd and South/Kater) for my Philly living. I hope something ok comes of it. :( -J On Monday, September 28, 2015 at 6:15:28 PM UTC-7, CMiller wrote: > > Bikes

[RBW] Re: Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

I would perhaps think about an Albastache + a temporary threadless adapter + threadless stem to test fit many lengths. This sounds like a situation where precision will be appreciated. Or if the Quickbeam setup is ideal, see what length of typical Technomic you'd need to put the bars in a simil

[RBW] Autumn Aspen Ride

The aspen are still spectacular AND my brain was doing well enough to head out with the whole family. My wife hiked in with the two littles to play in a creek and the two older lassies rode with me over hill and through dale and creeks and aspen. Wow, is it fantastic being out with family, the

[RBW] Re: Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

not sure if this is helpful, and dont quote me on the numbers, but... i had m-bars+9cm tallux on my sam (which i assume has a similar tt to the qb) which fit so great that i wanted to replicate the feeling on my hunq (which i assume has a similar effective tt to the chev). i used albastache+th

[RBW] Re: C&O in October

Great, John, thanks! It sounds like we'll have a site full. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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+

Re: [RBW] Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

Steve, yep, tried it; the Boscos are plunged all the way down. Still not enough relief. And Eric, good spot on the cheviot brochure! And—why the heck do I not have a copy of this brochure in my house -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Bikes can be replaced, daughters can't. Sorry about the Sam, but very happy she wasn't hurt. Good luck on the search, I'll keep my eye out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving em

Re: [RBW] Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

On 09/28/2015 08:57 PM, Liesl wrote: Hi Friends, need the advice of the collective! My partner Erin has decided that the beautiful harlequined, paul-thumied, bullmoosed Bosco bars on her big Cheviot are just not groovin' for her. The problem is that she just can't sit so upright due to tail

Re: [RBW] Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

The Cheviot brochure shows an Albastache model: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzo7-V-zcAdRdmk4cVFnV29udDQ/view On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 8:57 PM, Liesl wrote: > Hi Friends, need the advice of the collective! My partner Erin has > decided that the beautiful harlequined, paul-thumied, bullmoose

[RBW] Albastashes on a Cheviot; advice sought!

Hi Friends, need the advice of the collective! My partner Erin has decided that the beautiful harlequined, paul-thumied, bullmoosed Bosco bars on her big Cheviot are just not groovin' for her. The problem is that she just can't sit so upright due to tailbone pain. This tailbone pain is happen

Re: [RBW] My Touring Bike

That's a beauty! Nicely accessorized. > -- 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 grou

[RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

> > So sorry to hear that. Best to you and your daughter. >> > Hopefully the police will connect this incident to other robberies and catch the scum bags. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Awful news. Like everyone else, I'm glad she wasn't harmed. I use dailylister.com, which searches all Craigslists as well as Ebay. Try this link: http://www.dailylister.com/Search_Results.cfm?q=rivendell&as_oq=bik&cx=006225133476456637497%3Anhut7xqnd70&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&sort=date&newwind

[RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

It is my understanding that the Compass 1.75 tires have a casing that is much more similar to the standard RTP casing. I expect the difference in width will dwarf the casing difference. In terms of equivalence I think you picked the right model (the standard RTP). On Monday, September 28, 2

[RBW] Re: For those of you who don't subscribe to the Compass/BQ mailings ... New Compass Tires Now Available

Would anyone happen to know how the older "Compass" 26x1.75 tires compare, in terms of equivalency, to the standard and extra-light casing versions of the Rat Trap Pass tires? The website doesn't really say, and I haven't gotten a response to an email inquiry to Jan. I bought a pair of

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Did you really live at 44th and Walnut? In law school I had an apartment at 4400 Walnut, and I bought my first house at the corner of 46th and Larchwood. On Sep 28, 2015, at 3:46 PM, Brian Campbell mailto:bdcampbel...@gmail.com>> wrote: Well I am going back quite a ways but when I lived in t

[RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Och! I 18th the sentiments of sorrow this happened and thankful she is unharmed and doing well. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, September 28, 2015 at 10:39:45 AM UTC-6, Pudge wrote: > > Sad news – my daughter-in-law was mugged carrying her nearly new Sam > Hillborne up the steps to her house i

Re: [RBW] My Touring Bike

It must be one of the last 66's that you could get! I think that big a frame with those newer lugs is rare. Those are my favorite of the Atlantis lugs. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 3:51 PM, Trenker wrote: > > Thanks. It is a standard 66 from a few years ago, I like the size for me

Re: [RBW] My Touring Bike

Thanks. It is a standard 66 from a few years ago, I like the size for me. -- 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...@googl

Re: [RBW] My Touring Bike

Nice! Is that a custom-sized larger-than-61 Atlantis? I'm intrigued, because it looks like a 66 or so, but it looks (due to the lugs) like it comes from a period when even the 64's had to be special ordered.  Any great photo, thanks!-Original Message- From: Trenker Sent: Sep 28, 2015 3:21

[RBW] My Touring Bike

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[RBW] Re: soma san marcos?

On Monday, September 28, 2015 at 1:59:43 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I believe it's still available from SOMA, plus there always seems to be a > few on Ebay. I suspect the Ebay underpricing situation is why Riv stopped > selling it..Grant mentioned it about a year ago on the Blug. Intere

[RBW] Bags for sale. Some Brooks B17's... Mustache handlebar setup too.

I have a few Sackville bags that need a new home...these are just taking up space and the wife is irritated with me for having "stuff everywhere." Sackville SaddleSack Small - Olive Pretty good shape with only a few marks from various rubbing. No holes or any weirdness. Great bag. - $90 Sac

[RBW] soma san marcos?

I believe it's still available from SOMA, plus there always seems to be a few on Ebay. I suspect the Ebay underpricing situation is why Riv stopped selling it..Grant mentioned it about a year ago on the Blug. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own

[RBW] Re: C&O in October

I'll try to come by Indian Flats on my Quickbeam after work Tuesday to say hello. No camping though. On Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:40:18 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote: > > Okay locals, I've coordinated with my family, factored in our constraints, > and even exchanged a couple of emails with Ton

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Well I am going back quite a ways but when I lived in the same area (44th Walnut/ 48th Springfield) and my stuff got stolen (cameras/ musical equipment/bikes/tools etc.) I would go to the pawn shops in the retail area about 52nd & Pine. I had pretty good luck getting stuff back. There was also

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

On 09/28/2015 08:33 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J wrote: My Saluki has cantis – I think most of them were center/sidepulls, yes? I'm not sure we ever learned the proportion of catiluki's vs centerpulluki's. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] FT/FS: Pari Motos & Nifty Swifties for Soma B line/Lierre/Loup Loup

I know, in my dreams as far as the Loup Loups go, right? Anyway, P-Ms are lightly used, less than 400 miles, original extra light event tires, all black. Nifties have even less mileage but one has slight kink in bead, should not affect mounting. I'm willing to trade one or both pair, will con

RE: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

It was probably my fault for giving her such a nice bike when she and my son were living at 50th and Pine. But they don't have a car, and she was riding an old single speed which was fine for her daily commute to Center City, but not much good for other uses (at least those that involved much c

Re: [RBW] soma san marcos?

I picked up a San Marcos 51 cm for my girlfriend (1G light blue paint, 650b wheels). The 650b model has ample tire clearance (38 mm plus fenders) but the 700c models are a little tighter (35 mm with fenders). The fork is slightly lower-spec tubing (Tange Infinity), not that you'd notice without w

Re: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Wow. Sorry to hear the bad news but glad it was only a material possession that was lost. I was mugged while living in Philly a couple of times. Took a bit of time to get over it. anyway I still live in the area and do a lot of bike horse trading. If I see it, I will contact you. Best wishes

RE: [RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Emotionally okay as well, I think. For a period of a few days she was mad at herself for not fighting back, but I think family members have sufficiently reassured her that she did the right thing. Bikes, after all, can be replaced. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu

[RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Yes, that's my same response. Sorry to hear about the bike, glad she's okay. Hopefully emotionally okay as well! On Monday, September 28, 2015 at 10:12:31 AM UTC-7, Philip Kim wrote: > > Really sorry to hear that : (, glad she wasn't hurt. > > www.searchtempest.com does a national craiglist sear

[RBW] Re: Stolen Sam Hillborne

Really sorry to hear that : (, glad she wasn't hurt. www.searchtempest.com does a national craiglist search as well as ebay results included. You just type in keyword, and your zip code and does search nearest you. definitely see if someone was selling the parts out separately. I would also al

[RBW] soma san marcos?

I was looking through Riv's site and saw they had a demo one. Are they not being sold anymore? It seems like a solid bike frame, and I hear it has lighter tubing than the Hillborne. Maybe a nice substitute for the A Homer Hilsen (in function as a club ride bike, not geo). I debated between the

Re: [RBW] Stolen Sam Hillborne

Sorry to hear. SearchTempest is one site that does national Craigslist (and eBay) searches. I believe there are others, but this one works well for me. http://www.searchtempest.com/ Tim On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 11:39 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J < thomas.alling...@skadden.com> wrote: > Sad news

[RBW] Stolen Sam Hillborne

Sad news - my daughter-in-law was mugged carrying her nearly new Sam Hillborne up the steps to her house in Philly. This happened a few weeks ago - she didn't want to tell me. Good news - she wasn't hurt. The kids who stole the bike were in their early teens, but I expect that they quickly so

[RBW] Re: Country Bike Rally in Michigan 2015

Hey Marc, Thanks again for setting this up! It was really nice to meet you and the the others that came out. You couldn't have asked for nicer weekend. The weather was perfect, the roads were fantastic and the company was great. Got a chance to ride a lot of Riv's in different sizes which for me

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

My riding situation is urban-ish. I live carless, and have for many years. I hate cars. My wife was killed in a car wreck, then there are the drunk drivers, global warming etc. Since dumping cars, the quality of my life went up. The miles I put on my Atlantis vary, as I don't ride, unless I n

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

Bump! On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:56:51 AM UTC-7, Jeremy Till wrote: > > 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Trunksack Large- tan

SOLD Thank You On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 3:47:47 PM UTC-6, Mike OShea wrote: > > *FS: Sackville Trunk Sack Large- tan* > Very little use, some light dirt marks, excellent condition. Free with > bag, a pair of MKS Sneaker pedals. About 5 months old, little use, a few > small scratches. Ve

Re: [RBW] Dahon Hon Solo, Front Loader

Thanks. I am enjoying it more than I thought I would. I had feared that it would be squirrely, but while it certainly doesn't handle like a Rivendell, it is surprisingly (to me, at least, after what I'd read) stable and neutral; quicker than a "real" bike but still pleasant to ride. And I find the

Re: [RBW] Dahon Hon Solo, Front Loader

Whoops, sorry, I see that this photo is the later, not the earlier one and shows fenders and pedals swapped. On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 6:50 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks. I am enjoying it more than I thought I would. I had feared that it > would be squirrely, but while it certainly doesn't han

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith with silver seatposts!

While I am not wild about chain guards in general, I really like the rest of the crankset. I cannot wait to get mine. Jim D. Massachusetts On Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 3:44:50 PM UTC-4, Chris Lampe 2 wrote: > > Saw those a couple of days ago. > > The Clem look

RE: [RBW] Re: Compass Switchback Hills (650BX48)

My Saluki has cantis – I think most of them were center/sidepulls, yes? From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chen Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 2:08 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Switch