[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

Scott has probably already done his research, but just in case it helps anyone else on the list, here are four bars that, as far as I can tell, offer a similar shape: - Nitto B2522 Jitensha bar: aluminum, 580mm wide, no rise - Ahearne + MAP bar: aluminum, 575mm or 615mm wide, 25mm rise -

[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

PDW also offers a product that makes it very easy to remove the struts: https://www.ridepdw.com/goods/spare-parts/fmf-safety-tabs. I have them on my Simpleone with VO fenders. Work like a dream. Steve Cole Arlington, VA On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 6:26:06 PM UTC-4, Jack Doran wrote: >

Re: [RBW] New-fangled gears and freewheel on the '03 Curt.

I agree. But I wish they'd inverted the ratios: 100%, -15%, -25% for (in this case) 70", 60", 45". On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 10:04 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > IMHO, the S3X with a freewheel is a better system than a “normal” > Sturmei-Archer hub. Putting the pawls on the outside

Re: [RBW] New-fangled gears and freewheel on the '03 Curt.

IMHO, the S3X with a freewheel is a better system than a “normal” Sturmei-Archer hub. Putting the pawls on the outside (in the freewheel) makes repairs easier. I run mine White Industries “Eno” freewheels, which are practically indestructible, but easily repairable if need be. The lack of

[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

These things- http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/fe83.htm $4 well spent. -Kai Brooklyn NY On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 6:26:06 PM UTC-4, Jack Doran wrote: > > I'm in the market for some new fenders and I have a question for those of > you who run fenders on a Quickbeam, SimpleOne or any bike

[RBW] Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

I have fenders on my Simpleone. I'm able to remove/reinstall the wheel while the tire is not inflated. It just squeezes past the fender when I need to fix a flap, which is really the only time I remove the wheel. I've been running this set up with a pretty decent, traditional fender arch for

[RBW] Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

I use the black plastic releases that Riv sells, they allow the SKS struts to pop in and out, no bolts or unbolts required. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

and, Paul also makes a 120mm rear hub with allen bolts that would allow a similar "drop out" maneuver. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 4:18:49 PM UTC-7, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > +1 > > My bike with full-fenders and track ends is a Gunnar, and it has a Phil >

[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

+1 My bike with full-fenders and track ends is a Gunnar, and it has a Phil rear hub. Pull the bolts and the wheel drops straight out. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 3:30:01 PM UTC-7, Clayton.sf wrote: > > I have solved that by using bolt on Phil Wood hubs. The

[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

I didn't realize PW included such a trick. All the more reason to shell out the cash for them next time around. Thanks for the info! -- 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

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

I've had 2 sets of SKS fenders, one Honjos, one set of the Soma 650bs and one set of Stainless Berthoud's. Only the Berthouds didn't make want to rip my own head off and toss it off a cliff. - Ryan On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 2:57:21 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > I am eventually going

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

The Jitensha bars work great, but if you want higher/wider, go with the MAPs. MAPS are more versatile as you can run your stem lower if they're too high, and even cut them down if too wide. On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:39:16 AM UTC-7, Scott McLain wrote: > > I am in my late forties and

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

This place was recommended to me. They have hardware that looks pretty good. https://sim.works/collections/fenders-simworks-by-honjo -- 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

[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

I have solved that by using bolt on Phil Wood hubs. The bolts can be screwed out all the way. At the point the wheel can be simply taken out. Clayton Scott, SF, CA On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 3:26:06 PM UTC-7, Jack Doran wrote: > > I'm in the market for some new fenders and I have a

[RBW] Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

I'm in the market for some new fenders and I have a question for those of you who run fenders on a Quickbeam, SimpleOne or any bike with a track fork end: how does one make changing out a rear flat simpler? I got a pinch flat on my rear tire some time back while running some SKS Longboards and

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I just swapped my Cross Check from Albatross bars to the Jitensha bars a few weeks ago. Mainly, because Albatross bars are crazy expensive, I got the Jitensha for cheap & I am planning on selling the CC, since I just got an Atlantis. That said, I liked'em more. Sort of a happy accident, but

[RBW] Re: Hypothetical albastache handlebar setup

I am waiting on some Albastaches, but I rode Mustache bsrs for years on my XO-1 & I agree there's probably no need for extra levers. The thing with those bars is that aside from having your hand right next to the stem (which isn't that comfortable) you typically have a finger or two on the

Re: [RBW] VO vs Berthoud fenders

David, Not entirely. I used one existing hole and then drilled a second. It took some futzing (as it always does) to get a good fender line. If I had it to do over I would rather have an undrilled fender to start with. I used the 50mm VO Snakeskin on my Hilsen. On Friday, September 30, 2016 at

RE: [RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

JPW often uses VOs, which certainly is a relevant data point (to me, anyway). From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Minh Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 2:39 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders I own all

Re: [RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

Probably corrosion. If it's just in spots - like where your sweaty sunscreened leg brushes against it when you turn the wheel sharply while standing at a light straddling the bike (as mine are plagued by) - the answer is Blue Magic. If it's all over, evenly distributed making an attractive

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

I love my Honjos. But expensive. Hammered. They are getting a fuzzy white looking patina in them. Don't know what that is. -- 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: Opinions on Dove Bars

Eric, I have both on bikes, i prefer the albatross but then i like the wider bars (despite my size 38 suit shoulders). I think the Dove bars are noticeably narrower, also less area around the curves to hold onto. looking at them just now, i can't say there is more rise or up-sweep. On

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

I own all three (though my Honjo's are on the shelf), the toe-overlap on the fronts are real with the VO. when i got mine the VO were only single eye drilled (at one point i think they were undrilled) so swapping in the Berthoud stays meant drilling your own holes. Now that the VO are

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

I second the recommendation of using VO fenders (for lightness and drilled bridge holes) with Berthoud stays (for better and less fiddly fit). On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 5:57:21 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote: > > I am eventually going to get around to putting bigger fenders on my > Appaloosa,

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

Seems like VO is working on a quill 31.8 faceplate stem, which will allow many more people to try out mountain bars on their quill bikes! On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 1:44:18 PM UTC-4, dstein wrote: > > I second the Map bars, they're just like the Jitensha's but wider, > especially

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I second the Map bars, they're just like the Jitensha's but wider, especially important if you are running shifters. I have had both and would go map again if I went that route. Though ultimately I'd recommend Jones H Bar, but wont' work with a quill stem (unless you had one custom made like

[RBW] Rally RD FS at Stevie's: will the interested party contact me? (Miscellaneous old stuff for sale, not by me -- trying to pass on some interesting bits.)

BTW: someone earlier had asked me about the Rally, and I've lost his/your email. See price and contact me if you still want it. On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 11:20 AM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I was able to talk to Stevie just now and here are prices. Sorry for the > lousy photos;

Re: [BOB] Re: [RBW] Re: Miscellaneous old stuff for sale, not by me -- trying to pass on some interesting bits.

Sorry, Bill -- hasty misreading and habitual crotchety-ness, mmblemblemble... On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 11:24 AM, William Lindsay wrote: > I just deleted a post that pointed out there were no prices. Since the OP > has started a new thread with a clear list of prices, my

Re: [RBW] Re: Miscellaneous old stuff for sale, not by me -- trying to pass on some interesting bits.

I just deleted a post that pointed out there were no prices. Since the OP has started a new thread with a clear list of prices, my post was no longer accurate, so I deleted it. Bill resume-shopping Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:02:21 AM UTC-7, bertin753 wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Miscellaneous old stuff for sale, not by me -- trying to pass on some interesting bits.

I have no more questions on these For Sale items that state no prices, thanks Bill On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:02:21 AM UTC-7, bertin753 wrote: > > OK, Bill, I'll leave you out of all of this. Next question? > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I have Origin8 Space Bars on my Atlantis with Tektro mtb brake levers & Paul thumbie mounts for shift levers. Ergon grips for comfort. Doug p -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I have Origin8 Space Bars on my Atlantis with Tektro mtb brake levers & Paul thumbie mounts for shift levers. Ergon grips for comfort. Doug p -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: Miscellaneous old stuff for sale, not by me -- trying to pass on some interesting bits.

OK, Bill, I'll leave you out of all of this. Next question? On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 10:20 AM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Did Stevie ask you to sell this stuff for him? Or are you just trying to > help us out by making us aware of these unmarketed treasures? > > Your item #4

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I have Origin8 Space Bars on my Atlantis with Tektro mtb brake levers & Paul thumbie mounts for shift levers. Ergon grips for comfort. Doug p -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] WTB: Velocity Dyad Rear Wheel - 36h - 135mm

Building up a new commuter after retiring my trusty Schwinn Voyageur due to a cracked seat-tube. Transferring most parts over to a VO Campeur. I had a single speed setup, but will be building up a geared bike so will need a different rear wheel. So looking for... Rear wheel with the following

[RBW] Re: Miscellaneous old stuff for sale, not by me -- trying to pass on some interesting bits.

Did Stevie ask you to sell this stuff for him? Or are you just trying to help us out by making us aware of these unmarketed treasures? Your item #4 claims to be a Suntour Mountech rear der, which is not pictured. Your pictures show a Suntour Superbe TECH rear der which is not listed. If

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I have the Jitensha bar on a 1990 road bike (Bottechia) which I converted to upright bars. I like them a lot. For me the width is fine and the no-rise not a problem. Plus they look really great in my opinion. I'd encourage you to give them a try. I also have the VO version which does have

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

How about the Choco norm? There's a good picture showing the two on Rivendell's site. On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:39:16 AM UTC-7, Scott McLain wrote: > > I am in my late forties and am starting to feel my back getting more sore > on and off the bike. So I have been messing around with

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

Sim Works "Get around bar" is my favorite if you want a similar option that's a bit wider On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:39:16 AM UTC-7, Scott McLain wrote: > > I am in my late forties and am starting to feel my back getting more sore > on and off the bike. So I have been messing around

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

FWIW Scott regarding the Albatross. Since I take it by your interest in the other bars you are not using bar end shifters. That so, with the Albatross you can used bar end brake levers and thumbshifters mounted around the curve so you have the entire usable portion of the bar to place your

[RBW] Re: Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I would go MAP bars. The rise is excellent, and the bends are nice. They are wider than Jitenshas, which is easier to fit shifters/brakes on the bar. I only sold mine, because I went dirt drops On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:39:16 AM UTC-4, Scott McLain wrote: > > I am in my late forties

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

I've had both, returned bertroud fenders when I got my VO fenders in. Not an indictment on Bertroud fenders, just how much VO fenders' quality were above my expectations and were cheaper. Looking now, I think VO bumped up their price since I last checked three years ago, so Bertrouds are only a

[RBW] Opinion on Jitensha Bar

I am in my late forties and am starting to feel my back getting more sore on and off the bike. So I have been messing around with different bars. I'm doing it on my non-quill trucker so it is pretty easy to swap stuff around. I am not sure I like the hand position on the albatross, meaning

[RBW] Re: Miscellaneous old stuff for sale, not by me -- trying to pass on some interesting bits.

FWIW, #3 the Campy seatpost appears to be a Victory/Triomphe model from the mid-late 80's. -- 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] VO vs Berthoud fenders

Brian, Did the pre-dilled holes for the stays on the VO fenders line up with the Berthoud stays? Curious which VO fenders you used as I'm looking to do the same with some VO Zeppelin fenders I'll be installing. David Chicago On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 9:16:04 PM UTC-5, Brian Campbell

[RBW] Re: Opinions on Dove Bars

Here is about all you need to know Eric as fa as information. http://www.benscycle.com/p-1270-nitto-b347aa-alloy-northroad-handlebar-515mm.aspx http://store.somafab.com/nib3dobar.html http://www.skinnyerics.com/shop/components/stems-and-bars/handlebars/nitto-b347-dove-bar/ For a narrower

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

Having used Bertoud's, VO's and Honjos, my answer is it depends on the bike and your wallet. The Bertouds have a slight weight penalty but are very stiff and therefore ideal for bad roads and trails. The VO's are a bit lighter and maybe more appropriate for a rondenee or go fast set up. If I

[RBW] Re: VO vs Berthoud fenders

I personally like the easier to install fender stays of the Berthoud fenders. With the VO it seems like if you don't get the curve of the stay centered in the two darumas (or whatever they are) just right the fender line is always a little wonky. I've got Berthoud 700x50 on my hillborne and