[RBW] Re: Made the switch to upright bars

I recently did something similar, swapping out the drop bars on a touring bike for Albatross bars. I liked the Albas at first, but liked them less the more I rode. I hadn't expected that. Maybe part of it---since it was a bike suitable for loaded touring---was that I couldn't see myself

[RBW] OT: June 2 blahg

Among other things on today's Blahg, Grant mentions that John at Rivelo is getting a patch made that reads "Pedal Bikes, Shoot Film", to be available soon: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/june-2-pix-and-caps Also lots about film cameras, if that's your thing. When I

[RBW] Re: FS Surly ECR size large

The Surly ECR is sold On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 5:45:31 PM UTC-7, Bruce Smitham wrote: > > For sale is my Surly ECR size large in excellent condition. Shimano XT 1 x > 11 groupset. Crankset 175mm arms 30 tooth ring, cassette is XT 11/42, XT > shifter, XT bottom bracket, XT chain, XT hydraulic

[RBW] Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

As you can tell from the responses, the answer to your question is "most definitely" some of us use non-drop bars for 75km+ rides. I've done it myself many times with albatross bars, including several multi-day tours. As others have said, it takes some experimentation to dial-in the fit. My

[RBW] Re: Made the switch to upright bars

The 2 bolt Nitto allows one to finely adjust the angle. It seems you can loosen one bolt by a 1/2 turn, then take up on the other the same amount, & get incremental change. When I changed over to upright a few years ago, I noticed my attitude became more casual. Another upright user told

[RBW] Made the switch to upright bars

Welcome to the upright world! After I started riding upright bars my B17 was really uncomfortable. I was sitting in the rivits, it was awful. I switched to a B67 and now it's like sitting in an easy chair. Good luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Made the switch to upright bars

With the assistance and feedback of many on this form I have made the transition from Noodles to Albatross bars on my Sam. This was a pretty big deal for me and I see it as one more step in the process of becoming an "un-racer". I have to say it feels kind of weird to ride this way. At first I

[RBW] Re: FS: 53cm Roadeo Frame/Fork/Headset/Bottom Bracket

It's on ebay with some photos. I will obviously end the auction for anyone here. http://www.ebay.com/itm/232358275324?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

I highly recommend the Washington edition of the Cycling Sojourner books for a good overview of options, as there are so many for riding out of Seattle that time of year. The Olympic peninsula and San Juan islands are both good places to start looking at route planning. Ferries leaving west

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

greetings I like in Vancouver, and until I retired worked with Parks Canada*. They have oTENTiks at many locations, including the wonderful Fort Rodd Hill (near Esquimault Lagoon not far from Victoria). Have visited them on a number of occasions and they are terrific. However, I have yet to

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

I live on Vancouver Island. You can take the Cliper Ferry from downtown Seattle, or another ferry from Anacortes, or a third from Port Angeles. All wind up in Victoria. There is a cycling trail through the entire city (the Galloping Goose), as well as routes up the Island. There are any number

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Hey Tom, could you post the plans for the 64 Clem-L , I'd like to see the proposed geo ! On Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2:55:29 AM UTC-5, Tom Harrop wrote: > > I cannot believe I missed this. I actually asked Grant about a 64 cm > Clem-L last winter after building up my wife's normally

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

Just at the title of the thread, I ride that far on both Moustache bars and Ahearne Map bars. Set up is everything to your hands, wrists, shoulders and neck relaxed -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

Hello Peter! Welcome! A few questions, as what you mention sounds like handlebars may be the symptom of a set of larger, more central issues. 1. Your reason for riding sounds like it is changing (to be with family). Have you thought about what that means for your style and approach to riding?

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

> > Well, I don't think this reveals too much...but don't blame me if the > final varies somewhat. I was told it's a prototype. >

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

A photo of a Mark's rack on my Rawland had been posted earlier (courtesy of Shoji); here's another photo showing the Mark's Rack on the rear of my Raleigh, all P-clamped up, supporting a Carradice Barley: https://flic.kr/p/Rp94Nm Bob E -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 2:59:45 PM UTC-4, EasyRider wrote: > > I'm considering getting a Marks' Rack to use as a saddlebag support, or as > a place strap down a sleeping bag or stuff sack on an upcoming build. But > haven't seen many pictures of it mounted that way. Please post pictures

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

Thanks Eric. Vancouver Island also looks promising and is only a short ferry ride away. Ryan On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 3:14:19 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > The Cascade Bicycle Club is doing a two-day ride to Vancouver, BC, in > August: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

The Cascade Bicycle Club is doing a two-day ride to Vancouver, BC, in August:

[RBW] Re: Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

I don't have much to add, but will be watching intently for what others might have to share. I "work" in the Seattle area, live in MN, and travel to the area every couple weeks. I have brought my S coupled Atlantis back and forth quite a few times, but now just keep a bike there for my

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

I was going to say almost exactly what Garth said. Having gone through the same circumstances and adjustment to riding realities as you are currently, and having done it for extended periods that allowed me time to experiment (my kids range from 25 to 10 years old), I will say that the thing

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

Worked quite well on a long ago bike I had. Used an Acorn Rando bag - it was a good match.

[RBW] Re: Sam 58cm with and without double top tube

i have ridden a 56 with a double top tube (mine) and a 56 without a double top tube. it wasnt a long ride, and i couldnt feel any notable difference other than that the sam that wasnt mine had really skinny/hard tires. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

i have ridden 75+km with albatross, albastache and noodle bars. ive also done close to that distance on soma portolas. I think it's important to clarify if your hands are hurting, wrists are hurting, or if youre getting numbness. then you can attempt to change heights, angles or bars to solve

Re: [RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

+ 1 for Garth's point. Setup is everything and, in my experience, if a bike is properly set up, adding a 30 lb child in 20 lb trailer leaves the bike as comfortable or as uncomfortable as riding it alone. The real question seems to be, what sort of bar are you comfortable with, and how do you set

[RBW] Re: FS: 650b dyno wheelsets

thanks all everything sold! On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10:26:33 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Have some extra 650b wheelsets very low mileage, shipping via bike flights: > > > Wheelset 1: $300 plus shipping > > front- velocity synergy rim 32h, silver SP hub laced with db spokes > rear -

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

I find TCO annoying, but all the bikes that I've had with this character have had it without fenders, so I've chosen or avoided fenders for other reasons, and I've found that, in fact, adding a bit more TCO with fenders to a bike that already has TCO without doesn't make it worse -- in my own

[RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

After a couple battles with toe overlap, none of which ended in total disaster but still troubling, I decided to postpone my fender experience and swapped out slicks and fenders for Smart Sams on my Joe. I am pleased with this decision. Maybe I'll take any intermittent rainy weather we get

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

I should also mention that I have the bars at saddle height and with a fairly long stem for a bit of extra reach. In this configuration they mimic straight bars on the tops, but much more comfortable (for me). On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12:15:25 PM UTC-6, Ian A wrote: > > Peter, > > I ride

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

i enjoyed nitto RM-3 handlebars. dirt drop stem so they are nice and high and the drops are a tiny bit higher than the saddle. the furthest i've done with them was a camping overnight which was about 120 miles, which according to google is 193km, a bit trickier to set up and needs a period of

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

Peter, I ride through the winters here in northern Canada on an 80's mountain bike frame with drop bars. The bars are Nitto 177 Noodle in 46cm width. I have interrupter levers and drop levers, with bar end shifters. The point about winter riding is that sometimes I need a lot of leverage at

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

I rode about 65km last weekend on my Nitto Albastache-equipped Rambouillet. The ride was a mixture of pavement, hardpack gravel, and singletrack. Lots of climbing and descending. It was perfect. KJ On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12:16:50 PM UTC-4, Peter Turskovitch wrote: > > Hi everybody, > >

[RBW] Re: Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

It's not just a given bar, but also how your bike is setup with that given bar. I have ridden my Bomba near 3 hours and it's great, but it also has everything to do with how the bike frame fits me and how it is setup with that bar. It all starts with your weight distribution in the saddle

[RBW] Help with touring route suggestions leaving Seattle, WA

Hey everyone, My wife and I are celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer and have decided to drop our kids off with the grandparents so we can do some bicycle touring. We are seriously considering shipping our bikes from Arlington, Virginia to a friend of ours in Seattle and heading out

[RBW] Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

I think the VO Crazy Bar is an option. I made a facsimile by adding 6" bar ends to a swept-back bar, like bullhorns. This gives a forward position, a middle position on the apex of the bar, and an upright position. Probably the best multi-position flatbar is the Jones Loop, which gives 5

[RBW] Re: PSA Bay Area Atlantis

It's mine (and now back to lurking...). - Geoff On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:38:14 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > Don't know if this belongs to a lister or not but appeared to be a pretty > good deal. Tempted to swap out my Hillborne for this one. Might solve > Drew's current dilemma? >

[RBW] Does anybody ride 75+ km with non-drop-bar handlebars?

Hi everybody, I've heard that this is the place to come for advice about "alternative" handlebars. Can anybody recommend a bar for long rides? My problem these days is that I'm pulling a kid trailer and lowering my pace to ride with a new-to-cycling spouse. These factors have reduced my

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

I've had a few conversations with GP about the Nitto weight specs. They are, in a word, extremely conservative (yeah..two words). If you see 4 pounds, then imagine that set on the rack in the worst possible way and torqued in the most aggressive manner possible. For most folks and uses, you

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

The Nitto weight recommendations are absurd. I've sat on a Mark's rack and I weight 200 pounds. Obviously I wouldn't want to ride this way, but the rack will definitely not be harmed by a camping load. Peter On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 3:58:51 AM UTC+2, Dave Small wrote: > > The weight limit

Re: [Ext] [RBW] FS: 53cm Roadeo Frame/Fork/Headset/Bottom Bracket

So sorry to hear about the situation. You're right in setting priorities, of course, and luck has a way of turning around. Too small for me, unfortunately, but it seems like a good deal. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 2, 2017, at 10:06 AM, Johnny Alien

[RBW] FS: 53cm Roadeo Frame/Fork/Headset/Bottom Bracket

So I am having family issues and I need to free up finances because my family is more important than things. It involves selling all of my bikes and projects (except for one if I am lucky). This one hurts the most because I have been wanting a Roadeo for a long time and finally managed to

[RBW] FS: 53cm Roadeo Frame/Fork/Headset/Bottom Bracket

So I am having family issues and I need to free up finances because my family is more important than things. It involves selling all of my bikes and projects (except for one if I am lucky). This one hurts the most because I have been wanting a Roadeo for a long time and finally managed to

[RBW] Re: Trying this again - my 58 Atlantis for your 61 Atlantis, or 58 Hunq

Central Canada On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 9:22:11 PM UTC-5, Matt Beecher wrote: > > I have a 61 that I might consider trading, but I don't want to ship it. > Where are you located? > > Matt > Oswego, IL (but I travel a lot) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

also kind of bummed that they decided to change the front tab. the original front tab allowed either the B toplight to be mounted or a front dyno light to be mounted via light mount. You can see in my pic I had the Eyc on the front, and a toplight plus on the rear rack. They changed it due to

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

Here's mine: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/32762708474/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/34655373816/ I've cut off the tombstone. Just my personal preference. I tend to bring too much stuff when riding, so this rack often supports heavy bag. There have been no problem so

[RBW] FS: 650b dyno wheelsets

Have some extra 650b wheelsets very low mileage, shipping via bike flights: Wheelset 1: $300 plus shipping front- velocity synergy rim 32h, silver SP hub laced with db spokes rear - velocity synergy rim 32h, silver bikehubstore hub 8/9/10 speed laced with db spokes Wheelset 2: $430 plus

[RBW] FS: 53cm Roadeo Frame/Fork/Headset/Bottom Bracket

So I am having a personal situation with an in-law that involves bad investments, lost retirements, divorce, mexico, etc. It is quite a story actually. The end of it is that I need to free up finances because my family is more important than things. It involves selling all of my bikes and

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

And on the front: > Thanks, good to know -- 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

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 2:59:45 PM UTC-4, EasyRider wrote: > > I'm considering getting a Marks' Rack to use as a saddlebag support, or as > a place strap down a sleeping bag or stuff sack on an upcoming build. But > haven't seen many pictures of it mounted that way. Please post pictures

[RBW] FT/WTB: Tubus Vega Silver Rear Rack for Nitto/Tubus Rear Rack w/ wider top platform

My son is going to be moving from front mounted child seat to a rear mounted one soon and I need a rear rack with a wider platform than I currently have. I currently have a Tubus Vega rear rack installed on my Clem, but it appears I need something with a wider top platform to attach a rear

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

Glad the marks rack is going to work, and it is definitely classy looking. I WAS going suggest something new i saw on the caradice site quite recently, but it appears to be discontinued already. It was a version of the bagman support with extra support struts. Still, if the marks rack

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

I've been kicking myself for missing out on this one, still excited to see photos. If anyone got one of these and decides to sell, I'll buy it. David Chicago, IL On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:37:01 PM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Bumping this thread because it looks like we're close! I'll let Will

Re: [RBW] Re: Fenders - worth the safety risks? Rethinking my fender use.

Thanks John. I will keep them in mind. Also the colorful new ones that Riv has. Last night I crudely cut one out of an old water bottle and duct taped it to the front fender. Of course it was completely dry out there this morning. If it has the desired result I may "upgrade" to an actual

[RBW] WTB: Rat Trap Pass tires

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[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

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[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

I believe the 4.4 weight limit was created for its intended use on the front with two long struts and the diving board. I had a Mark's Rack set up this way on a Romulus and it was apparent the diving board wasn't built for heavy loads. I think your plan with two pairs of struts raises the

[RBW] Re: Looking for photos of Nitto Mark's Rack on the rear

Yes, I'm familiar with the published weight limits. I wouldn't put 20 pounds on either, but if I had to, I'd go with the Nitto's four struts and triangulation, instead of the bagmans single bolt clamp to the saddle rails. My experience with the Nitto mini and similar is that the Nitto rating