Re: [RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

[Tim Butterfield]

I tried Russell once, but ended up returning them.  They claim to be true
moccisons, but I do not consider them true moccisons.  The pair made for me
had a seam in the bottom of the sole between the heel and the toe.  There
was some thin liner material over it, but I could see it and feel it
through that when barefoot.

Tim

On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 12:49 PM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:

> Thanks, Ray. I have, just have never pulled the trigger.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
>
> On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 1:24:00 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote:
>>
>> Patrick,
>>Have you talked with the folks at Russell Moccasin.
>> I have a hard time finding shoes that fit well because my feet are
>> different sizes.
>>
>> Russel makes shoes in just about any configuration you need.
>>
>> The prices are not exactly cheap but the quality, fit and workmanship is
>> outstanding.
>>
>> I'm really hard on shoes and work in a profession where I'm on my feet
>> for many long hours.
>>
>> their catalog is extensive, when I've ordered I have called and talked
>> with the owner so I would get the best materials and soles for my intended
>> use.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Ray
>> Vallejo CA
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] WTB: 700c wheelset 130mm and sugino double crank

[davecstein]

Yeah the bronze one. I haven't ridden a Legolas but it seemed like it should be 
similar, a 700c  bike (for a short person) that is more road-ish but with all 
the fixings for racks, etc. i road the demo which was pretty fast and spritely 
from the parking lot ride I did.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 31, 2016, at 1:31 PM, Chad  wrote:
> 
> The bronze one right?  Can't wait to see it built up.  I had that one on 
> preorder, but instead bought the 52 AHH that was for sale here awhile back.  
> Wish I had the funds for this one as well.  That bronze looks gorgeous!  Kind 
> of like a budget Legolas IMO.
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[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville SlickerSack for Nitto Platrack - Excellent (barely used) Condition

[Jared Volpe]

I also have a Green/Olive version with the Andy Schmidt mod already done. 
I'll part with one of them so if you want the Green/Olive instead, DM me. 

On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 1:43:30 PM UTC-8, Jared Volpe wrote:
>
> Hey there. I'm selling my Sackville SlickerSack. If you have the Nitto 
> Platrack and have been wondering what to do with it, you should buy this 
> bag. It is pretty amazing. Plus it has been discontinued by Riv and they 
> don't come up for sale often... so here is your chance to get one in 
> excellent condition. 
>
> You can read more about the bag and see pics here: 
>
> https://thirtydayson2wheels.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/a-little-bit-about-the-gear-and-my-sackville-slickersack-review/
>
> Asking $165. Cash preferred. I'd rather a local purchase but will consider 
> shipping and other payments methods. 
>
> I was going to do the Andy Schmidt modification 
> 
>  
> and add turn clasps to the bottom of the bag to replace of the regular 
> snaps, which makes it easier to attach the bag to the rack. I have the 
> parts somewhere if you are interested and I'll throw them in. I talked with 
> Narian's 
> in Berkeley  
> and they could totally do it on the cheap.
>
> DM me if you are interested. 
>
> Happy New Year! 
>
> Jared in Berkeley CA
>

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[RBW] Hunqapillar build report

[John G.]

Love it! I'm debating switching out the albas on my 58cm Hunq, too. I might go 
for Dirt Drops. 

What tires are you running? I've had a bit of a tire crisis on my Hunq. I put 
some Snoqualmie Passes on them. Loved the feel, but they were puny. I know have 
Schwalbe Big Ones (2.35). Very happy with them so far.

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[RBW] Hunqapillar build report

[John G.]

Love it! I'm debating switching out the albas on my 58cm Hunq, too. I might go 
for Dirt Drops. 

What tires are you running? I've had a bit of a tire crisis on my Hunq. I put 
some Snoqualmie Passes on them. Loved the feel, but they were puny. I know have 
Schwalbe Big Ones (2.35). Very happy with them so far.

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[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar build report

[Max S]

Who, I REALLY LIKE those vintage Tektros... something streamlined / well 
proportioned about them... 

Nice build! 

On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 5:30:44 PM UTC-5, Bob B wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I built up a 58cm Hunq myself this June, in a rush so that I could take it 
> on a 300-mile tour (DC > Pittsburgh via C/GAP), but finally, as of today, 
> got it how I REALLY wanted it. They breakthrough was switching out the 
> original Albas (an experiment) for my truly favorite bar, the Boscos (the 
> Bullmoose version for this build).
>
> It's a fairly "traditional" build, I suppose. The only unique thing about 
> it may be the vintage Tektro levers. I love them, they're light as hell and 
> have such a sharp design. Why did I use a barend for the front and a 
> thumbie for the rear? Beats me.
>
> It's depicted here in lite-mode. When I took this on the tour I had it 
> loaded up pretty good, using an inexpensive Blackburn MTN rack (in bright 
> red) on which I mounted two bright orange Seattle Sports panniers. I used a 
> vintage Frostline Kit saddle bag and stuffed my basket pretty full with my 
> tent. Used my RandiJoFab bartender bag for phone/wallet/map. I included a 
> couple of shots of that build at the end.
>
> See photos here:
> https://goo.gl/photos/jwMRwLSk2jFW2amv9
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Hunqapillar build report

[Bob B]

Hi all,

I built up a 58cm Hunq myself this June, in a rush so that I could take it 
on a 300-mile tour (DC > Pittsburgh via C/GAP), but finally, as of today, 
got it how I REALLY wanted it. They breakthrough was switching out the 
original Albas (an experiment) for my truly favorite bar, the Boscos (the 
Bullmoose version for this build).

It's a fairly "traditional" build, I suppose. The only unique thing about 
it may be the vintage Tektro levers. I love them, they're light as hell and 
have such a sharp design. Why did I use a barend for the front and a 
thumbie for the rear? Beats me.

It's depicted here in lite-mode. When I took this on the tour I had it 
loaded up pretty good, using an inexpensive Blackburn MTN rack (in bright 
red) on which I mounted two bright orange Seattle Sports panniers. I used a 
vintage Frostline Kit saddle bag and stuffed my basket pretty full with my 
tent. Used my RandiJoFab bartender bag for phone/wallet/map. I included a 
couple of shots of that build at the end.

See photos here:
https://goo.gl/photos/jwMRwLSk2jFW2amv9













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[RBW] WTB Cassette 13-30 or?

[Ray Varella]

Hi all,
Does anyone have an 8 speed cassette, (Shimano compatible) that they want to 
sell. 
Anything with a high of 13 or 14 teeth and a low of 30 or more. 

Thank you,
Ray
Vallejo CA

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[RBW] FS: Sackville SlickerSack for Nitto Platrack - Excellent (barely used) Condition

[Jared Volpe]

Hey there. I'm selling my Sackville SlickerSack. If you have the Nitto 
Platrack and have been wondering what to do with it, you should buy this 
bag. It is pretty amazing. Plus it has been discontinued by Riv and they 
don't come up for sale often... so here is your chance to get one in 
excellent condition. 

You can read more about the bag and see pics here: 
https://thirtydayson2wheels.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/a-little-bit-about-the-gear-and-my-sackville-slickersack-review/

Asking $165. Cash preferred. I'd rather a local purchase but will consider 
shipping and other payments methods. 

I was going to do the Andy Schmidt modification 

 
and add turn clasps to the bottom of the bag to replace of the regular 
snaps, which makes it easier to attach the bag to the rack. I have the 
parts somewhere if you are interested and I'll throw them in. I talked with 
Narian's 
in Berkeley  and 
they could totally do it on the cheap.

DM me if you are interested. 

Happy New Year! 

Jared in Berkeley CA

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[RBW] WTB: 700c wheelset 130mm and sugino double crank

[Chad]

The bronze one right?  Can't wait to see it built up.  I had that one on 
preorder, but instead bought the 52 AHH that was for sale here awhile back.  
Wish I had the funds for this one as well.  That bronze looks gorgeous!  Kind 
of like a budget Legolas IMO.

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[RBW] Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

[WETH]

Fabulous! Happy New Year!

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[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

[Deacon Patrick]

Thanks, Ray. I have, just have never pulled the trigger.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 1:24:00 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote:
>
> Patrick,
>Have you talked with the folks at Russell Moccasin. 
> I have a hard time finding shoes that fit well because my feet are 
> different sizes. 
>
> Russel makes shoes in just about any configuration you need. 
>
> The prices are not exactly cheap but the quality, fit and workmanship is 
> outstanding. 
>
> I'm really hard on shoes and work in a profession where I'm on my feet for 
> many long hours. 
>
> their catalog is extensive, when I've ordered I have called and talked 
> with the owner so I would get the best materials and soles for my intended 
> use. 
>
> Cheers,
> Ray
> Vallejo CA
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

[Ray Varella]

Patrick,
   Have you talked with the folks at Russell Moccasin. 
I have a hard time finding shoes that fit well because my feet are different 
sizes. 

Russel makes shoes in just about any configuration you need. 

The prices are not exactly cheap but the quality, fit and workmanship is 
outstanding. 

I'm really hard on shoes and work in a profession where I'm on my feet for many 
long hours. 

their catalog is extensive, when I've ordered I have called and talked with the 
owner so I would get the best materials and soles for my intended use. 

Cheers,
Ray
Vallejo CA

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Re: [RBW] WTB: Sugino XD2 crank arm( left/ non drive side)

[Mike Williams]

Thanks Richard,  I'll check those out

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> On Dec 31, 2016, at 11:00 AM, RichS  wrote:
> 
> Try Universal Cycles. I purchased the same arm from them. Ben's Cycles may be 
> another source.
> 
> Best,
> Richard
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Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

[Chris Birkenmaier]

Actually that is a starting bid price and the reserve is not met. So who knows 
what the "price" may be

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[RBW] Re: Extreme long johns...

[Deacon Patrick]

Update: 
 Brynje fishnet merino wool longjohns arrived yesterday and I got to test 
them out on my bike/run today. They are at least as warm as Wiggys.

There is no getting away from the nylon feel of Wiggys. I feel like I'm 
with Bret Bear self stranded on the Alaska coast and we've found fishnet 
washed ashore and with only the shirts on our backs to keep us warm we make 
a fishnet underlayer to save us.

Brynje merino wool are butter soft, with a finer netting. Never felt it on. 
It cant be as hearty as nylon or synthetic -- time will tell how long they 
last. But they are under garments, and need to have a shirt over them at 
the least. Wearing in winter or bikepacking this are comfy and very warm.

I keep fine tuning the "ventilate" to dump heat BEFORE I sweat. The good 
news is even when I do sweat and my cotton overshirt gets wet, I stay warm. 
This really is a wonderful and flexible system. I love it!


On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:19:05 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Fishnet. Wiggy’s (same company in Colorado that does Riv’s sleeping bag.
> http://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/fishnet-long-underwear/
>
> I just did this test of the top:
>
> It was newly washed, along with a HEAVY flannel cotton shirt, just wrung 
> out and still dripping wet. Put on my ventile shell, rode to WP in 10˚F, 
> with 40 mph winds on the descent. Not warm, but I wasn’t colder at any 
> point on the ride than when I first left the house.
>
> My head and hands with my yet to be fortified boiled wool hat and gloves 
> were chilly on the descent. 
>
> THAT’S impressive longjohning! Grin.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> www.OurHolyConception.org
> www.MindYourHeadCoop.org
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

[Deacon Patrick]

Happy to try them for you, Garth. Grin. Is size your hesitation? If so, I'm 
13 EEEish. Depending on your foot, you might find the Brogans fit if you 
remove the footbed (add a thin leather insole due to the grooves in the 
forefoot without an insole) and cut out the neoprene sock. But that's a lot 
of "ifs" and cutting out the sock makes them non-returnable I presume. 
Sardonic grin.

I know how frustrated I am with finding barefoot friendly footwear for a) 
big feet, b) wide forefoot, regular heel, for rugged terrain and weather. I 
can only imagine the challenge for you with size 14 flippers!

Lems have a size 48, which is what I'm hoping works. I was going to get 
their boot as my rainy day/cold weather bikepacking shoe (sandals and wool 
socks don't work for multi-day rain). When I talked with them they 
suggested I go with the 9-5 leather shoe instead of the leather boot 
because the forefoot is roomier (based on how it's sewn together.

I've tried almost everything out there. boiled wool socks (these, if you 
don't want to make them yourself (making them yourself allows you to 
control how dense you get them, but these dense up with more washings: 
http://www.sweatersintl.com) with sandals are a great option for much of 
the time. I wear Xero shoes Z-Trek 
sandals: https://xeroshoes.com/shop/feeltrue-products/ztrek-men/ and love 
them for running and biking when a full shoe isn't required.

SoftStar is fantastic. My wife and daughters love them. I don't do wel with 
EVA foam underfoot, so that eliminates many of their options, and their 
leather sole doesn't work well for me.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 12:06:18 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
>
> Interesting, thank you for trying them.  I had wondered about those but my 
> hesitation was confirmed in your account. 
>
> Have you tried Lem boots by chance ? They don't make a size 14 but would 
> be curious to know about them.
> Soft Star, have you tried their walking/running shoes ?  I have some 
> RunAmoc coming on Tuesday .
>
> For walking/hiking around here in mild conditions I have for the meantime 
> been wearing a 2mm Neosport Dive sock inside Merrel Bare Access and Vapor 
> Gloves. with a thin liner sock my feet stay perfectly warm walking through 
> deep snow for as long as I do , which is no more than a couple hours. 
>
>
> I may try some liquid rubber over socks for diy shoes . they'd last as 
> long as Vapor Gloves . ;) 
>
>
>
> On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 1:31:18 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> I know there are some folks here who wear minimalist footwear. This is 
>> about my ongoing quest to find a winter moccasin that works for all the 
>> stupid things I do, keeps my feet warm and withstands the abuse I give 
>> them. Riv. content: I ride my bike to the trailhead. 
>> http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/modern-moccasins-afoot 
>>
>> With abandon, 
>> Patrick 
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

[dougP]

"I was very happy with the way the way the bike rode..." &  "I had a total 
of 40-45lbs of stuff on this years tour..."

That's about as good an endorsement as one could get for the touring 
capability of the Ram.  I rarely carry that much weight on my Atlantis.  
It's impressive what can be done if one just takes the time to experiment 
with load placement.  

dougP  

On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 8:00:13 AM UTC-8, Dick Denning wrote:
>
> Kieran: 
>
> I went on a 5 day fully loaded tour on my orange 58cm Rambouillet back in 
> September.  It was the tenth annual fall tour I take every year with a few 
> riding buddies.  Had a Jandd hooped low rider rack held onto the stock fork 
> blades with P-clamps.  I used full sized rear panniers on each side of the 
> rack and had 15-17lbs in each pannier.  Also had a VO rack that held and 
> supported my Sackville handlebar bag.  Used an old Adam (Rivendell bag) in 
> combo with a Bagman off my saddle and carried my tent in the bag.  Used 
> Gran Bois Cerf (28mm - but measure more like 30mm) tires with VO Fluted 
> fenders.
>
> I was very happy with the way the way the bike rode and with the weight 
> low didn't get an annoying amount of wheel flop.  
> Not tons of clearance between the tires and the fenders, but enough to get 
> by.  This was the first time I rode the Ramb for camping, much less with a 
> front load.  I've camped with other front load setups and very much prefer 
> it to a rear load bias.  I thought the Ramb rode great and will 
> absolutely use the same set up for future tours.  I weight about 160lbs.  
>
> Like you, I've thought about having my Ramb modified with a different fork 
> (a bit more trail, room for more tire, mid stay eyelets..), having the rear 
> brake bridge raised, etc., but haven't gotten to it.
>
> For comparison, I rode a 57cm Nordavinden on the prior year's tour with 
> the same set up (less tire b/c the Norda had even less clearance than the 
> Ramb) and didn't care for it as much as the Ramb.  The ride was too noodly, 
> there wasn't  enough tire width under me, and maybe it had too much(?) 
> trail as the Norda's have a lot of fork offset (70mm?). 
>
> Kai from Brooklyn is right.  Side to side balance is what matters.  I had 
> a total of 40-45lbs of stuff on this years tour and had all but maybe 10lbs 
> on the front end between the panniers and my h-bar bag.
>
> Hope this helps. 
>
> Dick
>
>  
>
> On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 4:24:49 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Hope everyone is having a nice holiday season!
>>
>> I'm curious about how the Rambouillet handles with different configs of a 
>> front load. I've only ever really used a small Swift Bandito up on the 
>> handlebar, but never anything more substantial. 
>>
>> Have any Ram owners ever: 
>>
>>- somehow run low-rider panniers on the stock fork?
>>- run low-rider panniers and an additional front bag on the stock 
>>fork?
>>- had success with an aftermarket fork with a different trail figure?
>>
>> Long story, I'm thinking of having a couple mods done to my Ram and new 
>> powder done (the Creamsicle is cool, but doesn't match anything - 
>> especially not all the red clothing I have). I would consider adding 
>> mid-fork eyelets if running front low-riders appears to work well for the 
>> bike.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Kieran
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

[Garth]

Interesting, thank you for trying them.  I had wondered about those but my 
hesitation was confirmed in your account. 

Have you tried Lem boots by chance ? They don't make a size 14 but would be 
curious to know about them.
Soft Star, have you tried their walking/running shoes ?  I have some 
RunAmoc coming on Tuesday .

For walking/hiking around here in mild conditions I have for the meantime 
been wearing a 2mm Neosport Dive sock inside Merrel Bare Access and Vapor 
Gloves. with a thin liner sock my feet stay perfectly warm walking through 
deep snow for as long as I do , which is no more than a couple hours. 


I may try some liquid rubber over socks for diy shoes . they'd last as 
long as Vapor Gloves . ;) 



On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 1:31:18 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I know there are some folks here who wear minimalist footwear. This is 
> about my ongoing quest to find a winter moccasin that works for all the 
> stupid things I do, keeps my feet warm and withstands the abuse I give 
> them. Riv. content: I ride my bike to the trailhead. 
> http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/modern-moccasins-afoot 
>
> With abandon, 
> Patrick 
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] WTB: Sugino XD2 crank arm( left/ non drive side)

[RichS]

Try Universal Cycles. I purchased the same arm from them. Ben's Cycles may be 
another source.

Best,
Richard

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[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

[Deacon Patrick]

Thanks, all! I've tried the many and various iterations suggested. Yes, in 
the pictures there is tilt and a straighter bag might lift the buckles. It 
doesn't. The buckles are lower than work, so the solution is to change the 
closure system.

TrunkSacks are great, but there is a reason all that platform is available. 
For putting things on. Grin. 
Cf: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/diHiyRFjXWc

With abandon,
Patrick

On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 4:34:13 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Beautiful, amazing bag in every way yet rendered impractical to use 
> because, to put it delicately, if it were person wearing pants and needed 
> to use the facilities it would have to access the buckles between its 
> shoulder blades.
>

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[RBW] Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

[Deacon Patrick]

I know there are some folks here who wear minimalist footwear. This is about my 
ongoing quest to find a winter moccasin that works for all the stupid things I 
do, keeps my feet warm and withstands the abuse I give them. Riv. content: I 
ride my bike to the trailhead.
http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/modern-moccasins-afoot

With abandon,
Patrick

www.OurHolyConception.org
www.MindYourHeadCoop.org


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[RBW] WTB: 700c wheelset 130mm and sugino double crank

[dstein]

That 10% coupon somehow tricked my computer into buying that 53cm rosco road 
I've been eyeing. Bought some new parts and have others from the parts bin for 
the build except a wheel set and crank. I'm thinking of holding off till I can 
fit a new A23 wheel set in the budget but thought I'd check here to see what 
folks had lying around and were willing to part with. Also looking for a double 
crank and open to possibilities on gearing and brand here, but silver in color 
is a must. 

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[RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

[Dick Denning]

Kieran: 

I went on a 5 day fully loaded tour on my orange 58cm Rambouillet back in 
September.  It was the tenth annual fall tour I take every year with a few 
riding buddies.  Had a Jandd hooped low rider rack held onto the stock fork 
blades with P-clamps.  I used full sized rear panniers on each side of the 
rack and had 15-17lbs in each pannier.  Also had a VO rack that held and 
supported my Sackville handlebar bag.  Used an old Adam (Rivendell bag) in 
combo with a Bagman off my saddle and carried my tent in the bag.  Used 
Gran Bois Cerf (28mm - but measure more like 30mm) tires with VO Fluted 
fenders.

I was very happy with the way the way the bike rode and with the weight low 
didn't get an annoying amount of wheel flop.  
Not tons of clearance between the tires and the fenders, but enough to get 
by.  This was the first time I rode the Ramb for camping, much less with a 
front load.  I've camped with other front load setups and very much prefer 
it to a rear load bias.  I thought the Ramb rode great and will 
absolutely use the same set up for future tours.  I weight about 160lbs.  

Like you, I've thought about having my Ramb modified with a different fork 
(a bit more trail, room for more tire, mid stay eyelets..), having the rear 
brake bridge raised, etc., but haven't gotten to it.

For comparison, I rode a 57cm Nordavinden on the prior year's tour with the 
same set up (less tire b/c the Norda had even less clearance than the Ramb) 
and didn't care for it as much as the Ramb.  The ride was too noodly, there 
wasn't  enough tire width under me, and maybe it had too much(?) trail as 
the Norda's have a lot of fork offset (70mm?). 

Kai from Brooklyn is right.  Side to side balance is what matters.  I had a 
total of 40-45lbs of stuff on this years tour and had all but maybe 10lbs 
on the front end between the panniers and my h-bar bag.

Hope this helps. 

Dick

 

On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 4:24:49 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Hope everyone is having a nice holiday season!
>
> I'm curious about how the Rambouillet handles with different configs of a 
> front load. I've only ever really used a small Swift Bandito up on the 
> handlebar, but never anything more substantial. 
>
> Have any Ram owners ever: 
>
>- somehow run low-rider panniers on the stock fork?
>- run low-rider panniers and an additional front bag on the stock fork?
>- had success with an aftermarket fork with a different trail figure?
>
> Long story, I'm thinking of having a couple mods done to my Ram and new 
> powder done (the Creamsicle is cool, but doesn't match anything - 
> especially not all the red clothing I have). I would consider adding 
> mid-fork eyelets if running front low-riders appears to work well for the 
> bike.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kieran
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Musa Mitts

[Edwin W]

I brought mine on a ride the other day with my 10 year old. It got a little 
cold and I offered them to him. He cracked up looking at them! He accepted the 
gloves I was wearing and I took the half mitts. Worked like a charm. 

They are up there with splats, ponchos and the wind bib thing on high 
practicality, low fashion scale. I have two ponchos, none of the others. 

Edwin

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[RBW] Re: FS: my old 1x10 set up.

[jeffrey kane]

Hey Mike, been meaning to get back to you on this -- do you still have the 
XT 11/36 and KMC chain that you want to move? lmk/jsk

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 12:06:26 PM UTC-5, mike gasparino wrote:
>
> Hey guys, have had these laying around for a while from an old 1x10 build 
> on my riv: 
>
> -Deore XT 10 Speed 11-36 cassette (less then 100 miles) with KMC 10 speed 
> chain. $50 shipped 
> -shimano zee rear 10 speed shifter. ( less then 100 miles) $19 shipped 
> -shimano 600 cranks in fantastic condition. 170mm arms, 130 bcd. Comes 
> with Tange 118mm bottom bracket with less then 100 miles. $80 shipped 
> -race face narrow wide chainring. 40t. 130bcd. 
>
> I had all of these on my Atlantis and it worked great but I don't seem to 
> ride anymore trails so I'm going to go back to a more commuting/road 
> specific set up. Please DM for pics or if you would like to purchase it all 
> give me a holler and I will cut down prices 
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Musa Mitts

[Matt B.]

Really bummed these are going away and haven't been very popular.  Seems be 
inevitable for most clothing / parts / tools that are particularly good yet 
cheap-- they are suddenly discontinued!  I layer my half mitts over gripper 
gloves in winter. That set up is good for down to 20 degrees or so 
(especially on the ones with the fleece lining).

Anyway I bought an extra pair a month ago since the stitching on my old 
ones began to unravel. I did plan to stitch them back up but wanted to have 
backups nonetheless.  



On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 8:54:21 PM UTC-5, A CT Cyclist wrote:
>
> I really wanted a pair, but they sold out before I could order a pair. And 
> now they are forever no more.  I searched the internet for some sort of 
> over mitten that I could slip on over my hi-viz gloves when needed but alas 
> my search has been fruitless. Anybody want to sell their Musa Mitts?
>

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