[RBW] Re: WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag

Here's a possible option . Maybe hit up David and see if he's got enough fabric left over to bang out another bag? His work is great. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- Y

Re: [RBW] WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag

I have one in black I'm about to post for sale. Excellent condition. PM me if you're interested. René On Thursday, March 3, 2016, drew wrote: > There is currently one on eBay. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To uns

[RBW] WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag

There is currently one on eBay. -- 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 em

Re: [RBW] New tire

The Michelin Pro 2/3/4 Race/Endurance are great tires if you can get them for a reasonable price. I just don't have a bike anymore that they are suitable for. I don't run anything under 38mm. But when I did have a bike that would take 28s I ran the "25" labeled version for a number of years with

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Hear that everyone ,Reid's bringing the wine!!! On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 7:51 PM, Reid wrote: > Yeah, except seeing all those Rivs scurrying around the mountain for a > couple of days would drive me nuts if I can't do anything but sit on the > porch with a glass of wine. Wait a minute ... Maybe I'

[RBW] FS: Tall Guy Legolas

Someone is going to get a great bike. I've long drooled over this one on the staff bike's page. Wish it was my size! -- 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

[RBW] WTB: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag

Looking for the bag above, preferably in Ranger Tan to match my saddlebag bag. I know it's a long-shot with these bags, but any help would be appreciated. Open as well to offers of other Rando-style bags you may be looking to unload. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Yeah, except seeing all those Rivs scurrying around the mountain for a couple of days would drive me nuts if I can't do anything but sit on the porch with a glass of wine. Wait a minute ... Maybe I'd better rethink this. :-) Reid On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 2:00:29 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

As I mentioned in my first post, this is the 2nd frame I received from Riv. The first had the rear brake bridge too high so the pads touched the tire- of course you find this out when the build is about complete... But that frame had fancier lugwork- it was a long time ago but I think the chai

Re: [RBW] Re: AW 114 mm OL hub on QB or SO?

Got it. So, with a Sturmey Archer column nut, and a shift rod/chain instead of the screw-on knuckle, I should not have to worry. That's what I need to know -- many thanks! Patrick On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 6:45 PM, JohnS wrote: > Yes, so that the nut didn't extend beyond the axel and so that ther

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Les - yes, exactly! Only now I'm really confused because I thought that the very last batch of Ram's sold were painted green. So...if the same Japanese shop that brazed together the originals did the entire run they must have randomly used the "pierced" dropout as they went along. To tell th

[RBW] Re: BLUG Roadeo size?

It says 57 now On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:29:04 PM UTC-5, ted wrote: > > The Mar 2 BLUG entry on the new demo Roadeo at RBW WHQ says the frame is a > 55. > The head tube looks significantly longer than the one on Mark's 55 Roadeo > in the staff bikes section. > Am I cross eyed? Is on

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

George, Do you mean, the pierced dropout, with the window through it? Like this one? https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4320448965/in/album-72157623199721925/ On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 8:34:28 PM UTC-5, George Schick wrote: > > Mark - Glad to hear about your decision to keep the

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Tubus Vega Evo rack in Silver

Sold, pending payment. Thank you! -- 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

[RBW] Re: How to clean the Word's Dirtiest Saddlebag?

Your tolerance for beausage may be stronger than mine ;) -- 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 po

[RBW] Re: FS: Tall Guy Legolas

That's a great looking bike! Phillip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:57:31 PM UTC-8, Sean Hipkin wrote: > > Hi folks! Been throwing around the idea of letting go of my beloved 62cm > Legolas. It's a rad bike but I just don't ride it very much. Been Looking > into swapping it

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

Many many moons ago, I bought a limited-release deep ("Northumbrian" according to GP) green Lowsaddle Longflap from Rivendell. (A short run was mentioned in the "Progress Report" in an early Reader [remember those days?] with a "give us a call if you want to buy one" directive.) I was living

[RBW] Re: AW 114 mm OL hub on QB or SO?

Yes, so that the nut didn't extend beyond the axel and so that there was enough room for the shift knuckle and it's lock nut. JohnS On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:09:52 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > Has anyone done this? Any problems? > > Note: the older SA hubs, at least, were not 120 OL

[RBW] FS: Tall Guy Legolas

Also, That price includes shipping -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Mark - Glad to hear about your decision to keep the Ram! My own orange Ram has serial number RB0433, which kind of makes me think that there was a batch of those frames built with that particular type of dropout. Interesting. BTW, pull up a web pic of the Ideale 90 and compare it to your bik

Re: [RBW] Re: What's Left (Re: Yet another late winter FS list (Clem Smith,Choco moose))

Matt, Yes, I still have the Choco Moose bars. I greased them and put them on my Cheviot but after sitting on the bike in my basement ended up sticking with the Bosco Moose bars instead. I didn't even put levers or grips on the Chocos. I would definitely say they're in great shape. My paypal is s

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Hi George, Believe it or not, discovering this forum 24 hours ago has caused me to reconsider- I'm keeping the Ramby! I'm retired so don't commute any more- my riding is pleasure and errands. I liked having a bike with components I didn't mind wearing out and replacing for the commuter- SunTo

Re: [RBW] Re: AW 114 mm OL hub on QB or SO?

Thanks, John. When you say that you had to reduce the nut thickness by ~20%, was this because the nut had a non-threaded portion at the inward end, or was this so that the nut didn't extend beyond the axle on the outside? On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 9:58 AM, JohnS wrote: > Hello Patrick, > > I'm pret

[RBW] FS: Bags, Round 2.

I've a couple bags left from the last round I listed, now selling some more personal bags. I've been busy making bags for others, that by the time I get around to finishing bags for myself, my bag needs and bike arrangements have changed, leaving more unneeded bags. Doing a couple combos as well

[RBW] FS - 4 Biopace rings

I've pulled 4 Shimano 110 BCD Biopace rings from the parts bin and cleaned them up for you die-hards. (Two) 46T; one, a Biopace-HP; one a Biopace II; a 36T middle; a 26T inner. All used and in good condition, except for the middle ring, which has shark-teeth and not likely good to go. *https://

[RBW] Re: New tire

Hey Don and fellow iBOB's, This is quite a timely post! I was shopping online for Michelin Pro4 Endurance 700x28 tires this morning. The 28mm Endurance has been out for a while, but there's not much user info or reviews of them available online. My main question is actual size of the 700x28 lab

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

I had a seat post, saddle, and Carradice stolen in one fell swoop one night as it sat unattended outside of work in downtown Portland, Oregon. In over 10 years in the same neighborhood, this happened just the once, but it was painful! It can definitely happen. On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 12:5

[RBW] Re: What's Left (Re: Yet another late winter FS list (Clem Smith,Choco moose))

Hi David, Are the Choco Moose bars still available? > > Are they in great shape? If yes, then I'll take 'em! I have been thinking about taking off the Noodle drop bars from my Hunqapillar, and putting on something more upright and comfortable. I';m hoping that the Choco-Moose will fit the bill.

Re: [RBW] on bike bag theft

No kidding. Compared to my Carradice, I'd dress an open wound with that Baggins. Which is probably why mine's never been stolen. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 2:20:08 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Glad it's not as dirty as you thought...the bag didn't look

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

I recently got a new Swift saddlebag and I have been having similar concerns, I've only used cheap bags in the past so it's uncomfortable new territory. My first thought is that any thief is probably going to want to take the whole bike! The bag and/or it's contents are going to be a secondary

Re: [RBW] on bike bag theft

Glad it's not as dirty as you thought...the bag didn't look horrendous to me On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:59:18 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > One well known trick is to get the bag so dirty that anyone thinking of > stealing it says "Eeewww!" > > [image: Inline image 1] > > Seriously, I g

Re: [RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

I think the Legolas certainly has lighter tubing than the Ram, but not necessarily the Roadeo. Recent BLUG post indicated that it's not intended to be a beast of burden...it's a racing bike On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 4:08:13 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Is the Legolas not built of li

Re: [RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 4:07 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Is the Legolas not built of lighter tubing than the Roadeo or Ram? > > I understand that the Roadeo and Legolas use the same tubing, give or take. Possibly different fork blades (sidepull vs canti), but that's just a guess. I would be inter

Re: [RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Is the Legolas not built of lighter tubing than the Roadeo or Ram? I liked my blue Ram, but found it rather overbuilt and sedate in handling for a gofast -- it made a very good commuting and errand bike, but I already had a Riv custom for that, so I sold it. But for a sort of "road all rounder,"

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

Hello, While living in Tucson (high theft) I used a small travel/ luggage cable lock. The cable was about 1/8 inch and went out the bag with the strap, through the seat rails, and back in the bag on the other side. The lock was in the bag itself. Did it help? Who really knows but I never lost a

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Ted + Mrs. Ted, good to go!! Last names? Reminder that the cabins are not private, just wanted to emphasize that for anyone thinking romantic getaway sort of thing :-) On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:57:48 PM UTC-8, ted wrote: > > Sounds great. Please count my wife and I in. > Regards > Ted

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Reid, the Inn would be a WONDERFUL place to heal up and recuperate! It is a two mile hike/ride to get there, but have your Dr. give you a placard, and you can get ADA access!!! On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 12:04:11 PM UTC-8, Reid wrote: > > Oh man, I would just love to do this. For any of you

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

On the list! This is shaping up nicely! On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:09:41 PM UTC-8, Braxton Colagross wrote: > > Please include me as well. Thanks for organizing! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from t

[RBW] Re: not so simple simpleone

Thanks for the information! That is a very interesting option. Andrew in SLC On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:44:49 PM UTC-7, S. Greco wrote: > > Sorry I misspoke, or mistyped rather, the cassette is technically an 8 > speed cassette of which I am currently running 6 speeds. > It is a Shimano

[RBW] Re: WTB: Fenders

I have a pair of P55 on my 700c Atlantis. I got these in anticipation of El Nino which so far has yet to make an appearance here in SoCal. They may have gotten damp a time or two but are otherwise "new on bike". My intention has been to remove them prior to Strada Rossa on March 19. BTW, th

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

Patrick: Racoons can operate zippers & some types of QR buckles. Clever little characters. dougP On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 12:49:03 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > My bags are all only secured by leather straps and have yet to be removed > by any unauthorized humans, bears, fox, bad

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:52:37 PM UTC-7, George Schick wrote: Finally, I'm curious about the manf. date of your Ram. Reason I say that is because I notice that the drive side dropout has a slender, "split" design as opposed to the usual solid ones. Mine has the same thing. If you

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

BTW...I agree with the others who've said that the ram is not the bike to let go of...if selling the other bikes help you to downsize. Hopefully, if you're commuting though, you have a very safe place to lock this baby up...having it stolen would be heartbreaking On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Yeah...it does look like an old Ideale 90, doesn't it? Those were/are fine saddles..I have it on my PX-10 and it is still going strong...embossing on the side is pretty much worn smooth though. On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 2:52:37 PM UTC-6, George Schick wrote: > > Mark - several comments: fir

Re: [RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

On 03/03/2016 03:59 PM, Lungimsam wrote: Unless I am wrong, the Ram and the Roadeo are probably the lightest and fastest bikes Riv ever made, so if you like that kind of thing, don't let it go. I'm pretty sure the early Riv Roads and LongLows were as light and as fast as the Rambouillet,

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

I think the Ram/Roadeo comparison is key here. If you regret selling your Ram, the Roadeo would be the current Riv equivalent, which is currently $2200 for a frameset. I've not been riding my Redwood (geometrically the same as a later run Ram) as much as I'd like, but winter riding is limited f

[RBW] Re: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Please include me as well. Thanks for organizing! -- 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: RBW Listers Take Over The West Point Inn, June 24 & 25 - Join us there!!!

Please include me as well. Thanks for organizing! On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:48:23 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > The Entmoot/Jamboree two years ago was a fantastic, grass-roots event that > everyone enjoyed and talked about for a while. It seemed like everything > really fell int

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

If I had to downsize, I'd keep the nicest bike I had and just ride it anywhere and use it and enjoy it. The other thing is, once you sell a Rambouillet, you ain't gettin' it or any other 'booyay back too easily. NIB Rambouillet is even tougher to find. A couple years ago I saw a green one NIB o

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

i leave a carradice barley on one bike and a saddlesack medium on the other. both are zip-tied and both have a small cable that runs through some leather part of the bag, rack, and saddle rail. not theft proof by any means, but so far it has been enough to deter thievery of the bag itself. i ha

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Mark - several comments: first, I agree with some responders that you should keep that orange Ram and sell off the others. It's a special bike, if for no other reason than the luminescent orange color. Secondly, is that an Ideale 90 saddle on your original build? I used to own one and it su

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

Since you are going to zip-tie it or similar, you should also ask how many people have had a basket stolen. Everyone has heard of a saddle/seatpost being stolen, and a thief with a multi-tool could unbolt a $200 Nitto rack in about a minute, so there is definitely a degree of risk no matter w

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

My bags are all only secured by leather straps and have yet to be removed by any unauthorized humans, bears, fox, badgers, eagles, hawks, weasels, or any other predator. I'm not exactly in an urban environment, however. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:11:13 PM UTC-7, Patr

[RBW] FS: Nitto, Shimano, Dia Compe, Selle San Marco

Hi all, This is a cross-post from i-bob Prices below include USA shipping out of NYC Pics available here: https://goo.gl/photos/4bVzkqpJ171NzTcR7 Contact off-list Thanks for looking! 1. Shimano 9 speed RD / LX-T660: the nearly all-silver touring model -- very lightly used $50.00 2. Shimano Dura

[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft

I've used leather strips, made holes in the ends, then bolted the ends together after attaching a saddlebag. It lived on a bike for a year or so that was locked up outside during weekdays. Never had any problems, of course, I never left anything in it. With panniers that would stay semi-permane

[RBW] Re: not so simple simpleone

Sorry I misspoke, or mistyped rather, the cassette is technically an 8 speed cassette of which I am currently running 6 speeds. It is a Shimano XT M737. These come in different flavors apparently and if you get one with the raised volcano on the back side it will need to be machined down to just

Re: [RBW] JoAppa has arrived!

Well if yours is "in the stand" it definitely will be ready. They have to fire through at least a few per day, and Mark has one workstation. Unless he's waiting for parts or something he's not going to set yours aside to work on somebody else's. Enjoy it. On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 12:2

[RBW] Re: not so simple simpleone

Sorry I misspoke, or mistyped rather, the cassette is technically an 8 speed cassette of which I am currently running 6 speeds. It is a Shimano XT M737. These come in different flavors apparently and if you get one with the raised volcano on the back side it will need to be machined down to just

Re: [RBW] on bike bag theft

​I'll say my burrito tool wrap has safely navigated the mean streets of Missoula/PDX over the past 10 years. One time (while working at a bike co-op)​, someone went through it and took the couple dollars cash (emergency boots + pay phone + bus fare) but left all the tools and spares. Probably helps

Re: [RBW] JoAppa has arrived!

Mine is not ready, yet, but I do have evidence that it exists. Dave kindly sent me a photo of my rack installation. Mark had to do a bit of modification, apparently, to get the rack mounted on the lower mount point, but I'm very happy. I'm flying to the bay area tomorrow (for work), and Dave s

[RBW] on bike bag theft

I'm fishing for stories pro/con dealing with leaving bags "permanently" attached to your bike, and if they've been stolen. I'm contemplating getting a pair of backabike bags and leaving them attached (probably with zipties somehow). Anybody ever had any of these (or similar) bags stolen off the

Re: [RBW] JoAppa has arrived!

I have not received my "pick yours up" message either. I have exchanged a couple emails with Riv, on other topics, and managed to resist asking "when can I come get my 'loosa?" Though I admit I did drive to the office today instead of bike+BART just in case they tell me to pick it up tonight

Re: [RBW] JoAppa has arrived!

How about an unboxing video? :) I've been holding off starting a "anybody got a joe yet?" thread. Maybe there will be several deliveries today, eh? I'm planning/hoping to pick mine up Saturday... On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 9:32 AM, Christopher Murray wrote: > FedEx dropped off a big box this mornin

[RBW] WTB: Cheap Brooks

B17 or similar. Don't care about color. 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 th

[RBW] JoAppa has arrived!

FedEx dropped off a big box this morning. Very excited to get it unboxed. Can't wait to see them in the wild. Cheers, Chris -- 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, s

[RBW] Re: New Riv custom mixte - what I'm thinking for colour and build

Tim...the anticipation and picking the parts is the totally fun part, I agree...it's like Christmas. That black currant pearl is really nice, too...probably gorgeous in the flesh. Very nice bike; there sure are a whack of very fine framebuilders On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 4:41:05 PM UTC-6,

[RBW] Re: Clem w/drop bars

Patrick, I wrote to Riv during the pre-buy and they encouraged me not to go in that direction so I didn't buy one. Was curious if anyone else tried it. I had a bike with North Road bars and never felt that secure when descents neared 30 mph. Haven't tried any of the other upright bars, just too co

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem w/drop bars

Zed -- very well put. You are very right that bar height and stem length (and st angle) can make a huge difference; something I forgot when I posted earlier. I recall the 56 cm Sam Hill I owned: it had a 59 cm tt, while I prefer 56 or 57. But the sta was 71, not my usual 73, so this took care of a

[RBW] Re: Clem w/drop bars

Honestly, I think you could put drops on a Clem. It would mearly be a matter of finding a short technomic or similar stem, I'd suggest a 60mm reach. That said my overwhelming reaction is why? I would just get a Sam or a Joe! Yeah, it's a bit more money, but . . . -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

wait, this is a zero-sum game this mean lynne in olympia doesnt get it the trek is a fine bicycle. way underestimated -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Saluki Custom Color

Beautiful. ~Hugh On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 6:25:23 AM UTC-8, Keith Muller wrote: > > Hey all, > > I have a friend(who isn't on the RBW Group) that I'm helping try and sell > a beautiful 58cm Saluki for. Standard Riv Build for a Saluki at the time. > I don't have full build specs, but i ca

[RBW] FS: 58cm Saluki Custom Color

I'm on my second custom color Saluki. I traded a Corvette green 60 for a light purple in the same size. That light green is awesome. It's great when new buyers (or later owners) break from the herd and add to the spectrum. FWIW, I think his price is in the ballpark, particularly for someone pin

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

I doubt the bike would get worn out from year round use. Paint chipped, bearings pitted, bolts rusted. But all those can be serviced or replaced. Ride the bike you love! On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 9:42:44 AM UTC-8, Mark Williams wrote: > > It sure is nice to hear from Riv experts, thank you a

[RBW] Re: Used Rambouillet Value?

Yes, you should keep it. There's a *reason* these don't come up for resale very often! -- 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: BLUG Roadeo size?

Shimano 11 speed does shift like a dreamand I love and use friction shifting too, but thems the facts. That Roadeo is awesome looking; it's a very striking color and perfect for a fast bike like the Roadeo. After I sell my Roadeo I might have to get the Legolas in that color. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: FS: 58cm Saluki Custom Color

Cool color! On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 6:25:23 AM UTC-8, Keith Muller wrote: > > Hey all, > > I have a friend(who isn't on the RBW Group) that I'm helping try and sell > a beautiful 58cm Saluki for. Standard Riv Build for a Saluki at the time. > I don't have full build specs, but i can get

[RBW] Re: AW 114 mm OL hub on QB or SO?

Hello Patrick, I'm pretty sure my 2 speed Bendix hub is 114 as well. I moved one of the wide washers from out board of the drop out to be in board. This nudged it up to about 118, which I though was close enough to 120. I used a chain tug since my hub is fixed. Adding in the thickness of the QB

Re: [RBW] WTB: MKS Touring pedals

I got pedals on the way. Thanks everybody! On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 8:34:05 AM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Sounds good CCanter, I'll try the private message thingy. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] FS: 58cm Saluki Custom Color

Why can't this be a 62?!?!?! I'd jump on it. -- 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 g

Re: [RBW] WTB: MKS Touring pedals

Sounds good CCanter, I'll try the private message thingy. -- 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 p

Re: [RBW] WTB: MKS Touring pedals

or make offer On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 11:20 AM, clyde canter wrote: > If you mean Sylvan touring, I have a few sets in varying conditions, from > scuffed to pristine/nearly new. I'll mail you a pristine set for 30, > beausaged for 20. > > On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 10:13 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] WTB: MKS Touring pedals

If you mean Sylvan touring, I have a few sets in varying conditions, from scuffed to pristine/nearly new. I'll mail you a pristine set for 30, beausaged for 20. On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 10:13 AM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Riv doesn't seem to be selling these anymore. A little street rash on the > end

[RBW] Re: WTB: MKS Touring pedals

Yes, them's the ones. They don't show up on the current Pedals page, and show "out of stock" when I clicked Buy on your link. -- 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: FS/FT: Tubus Vega Evo rack in Silver

Bump with price drop: Silver Tubus Vega Evo rack, $95 plus shipping through bike flights. This rack seems ideal for the appaloosas about to be released. Thank you! Leif in Chicago, IL Details and photos repeated below: I have a new silver Tubus rack that I bought for a vintage, Riv-inspired

[RBW] Re: WTB: MKS Touring pedals

So evidently, you don't mean these pedals Riv sells. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pe3.htm I seem to remember them selling an MKS touring pedal that was a little narrower On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 9:13:40 AM UTC-6, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Riv

Re: [RBW] WTB: MKS Touring pedals

joe, I have a bunch of 80's Japanese quill aluminum pedals if interested. mike goldman warwick,r.i. Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $9.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216 --

[RBW] WTB: MKS Touring pedals

Riv doesn't seem to be selling these anymore. A little street rash on the end caps is fine as long as they haven't been bent from pedal strike. Thanks, Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Clem w/drop bars

Zed, thanks for the very thoughtful reply. Steve On Thursday, March 3, 2016, Zed Martinez wrote: > I have some thoughts on this, after a winter of various ugly wind > conditions and trying to find the position I like best on my Clem. One is, > the stack and reach if you measure them out on the C

[RBW] Re: WTB: Fenders

for 700c wheels P50 maybe? -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Swift Industries panniers/ Bosco Bullmoose

Feel free to shoot me an offer. I'd like to get this stuff moving. Bosco's are fillet brazed! On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2:18:08 PM UTC-5, Jeffrey Marco wrote: > > Sorry about that, Bosco's are 58cm > > On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 1:48:42 PM UTC-5, masmojo wrote: >> >> What width ar

[RBW] Re: WTB: Fenders

What size? On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 6:28:22 AM UTC-6, Belopsky wrote: > > Looking for some SKS silver fenders > -- 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 e

[RBW] WTB: Fenders

Looking for some SKS silver fenders -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Clem w/drop bars

Oh, and for the curious, my C17 on my Clem is as far forwards as it goes on the rails. On the Fuji it was more in the middle. So, I have a lot of room to go back, but no room to go forwards. And the C17 has pretty decent rail lengths. So, chalk that up as another point the 'swept-back bar' colum

[RBW] Re: Clem w/drop bars

I have some thoughts on this, after a winter of various ugly wind conditions and trying to find the position I like best on my Clem. One is, the stack and reach if you measure them out on the Clems is not nearly as extreme as the bikes look. Part of that whole 'expanded frame' notion. For the 5