[RBW] Choco norm vs Albas

Anyone tried both? They both fit MTB sized levers which is good for my v-brakes. The choco looks more comfortable in the pictures. I especially like the flatter shape of the "corners". I'd love to hear your real world experience before spending the $$ to switch. Jay -- You received this

[RBW] Nitto HiRiser Quill Stem

Anyone have any experience with these? I have a Nitto Technomic 120mm with a ton of the quill showing right now with some noodles and the combination is a bit too flexy for me. I'm hoping the Nitto HiRiser being made of steel might feel bit less flexy? I can pair it with some 25.4 dirt drop

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

On Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:01:10 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > Thanks Jay. For those interested in 58 Sam stand over, I took 2 pic's of > my

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

Thanks Jay. For those interested in 58 Sam stand over, I took 2 pic's of my 58 Sam's top tube ... just in front of the seat (33" / 838), and up at the head tube intersection (35" / 889). I have Kwick Tendril 38 tires.

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

I'm away from home at the moment, but I do have my Appaloosa with me (also 62cm). I think the standover will be very close. It's about 35" (889) with Schwalbe Almotion 700 x 50s. I will be home Saturday and can post an exact measurement then, in the event that you don't hear from anyone else.

[RBW] Re: Last Blue 62 Sam Hillborne Frame

Jay or Austin, When convenient, would you be willing to post the standover height of your 62 Sam, just in front of the saddle nose, plus the tire size you're running? I'm 6-1 with a 90.7 PBH. You are taller by a long shot, but I think I might have long enough legs to make it work. I used to

Re: [RBW] Re: Sag Wagon Camping Test Run

I find DeLorme Gazeteers problematic in that the road numbers often (very often, for entire areas) do not match the physical designations on the road in actuality. They also do not distinguish between 4x4 road and dirt road, at least in their Colorado Gazetter. Their road lines for smaller

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

Here is a thread posting various sweep back angles of some bars that may or may not be well known. http://forums.mtbr.com/components/swept-handlebar-sweep-angle-list-thread-848299.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sag Wagon Camping Test Run

Thanks Garth, my go to maps are the DeLorme Gazeteers, I have quite a pile. On those maps, the smallest roads often become trails, shown by a broken rather than continuous line. Many of these are rideable, but also many are washed out and not much fun with a bike. Thanks for the reply. Steve On

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

Sooo, for those playing along at home, it is definitely the Surly Open Bar? I am the queen of ALt bars and can't seem to try enough of them. My next bar is going to be the FSA Metropolis on my Seven Café Racer replacing the Bosco bars. Definitely not the Ahearnes - although that is nice one.

Re: [RBW] Re: Sag Wagon Camping Test Run

SureSteven, "here" as in Jefferson County Ohio, even in my own neighborhhod. There are lots of township and other local roads that may or may not always be where the maps show, it depends on the paper or online maps. I still trust a paper map more than digital ones though, and find driving

[RBW] Re: FS: 2015 Black Rivendell Bicycle Works - Sam Hillborne - 62 CM - Lots of Extras

Black and tan! My favorite kind of prepubescent whisky! Grin. She's a beauty. Wow. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 12:31:43 PM UTC-6, Constantine Xanthopoulos wrote: > > I am selling my 62cm Rivendell Sam Hillborne custom built at Harris > Cyclery in Newton Mass. back in

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

Hooray ! Glad you know now Ash. I did forget that it's black only, sort of a bummer but not a deal breaker on it's own. As for the logo, they are ED coated black so the logo is likely painted on top of that. Some acetone, goof-off, wd-40 or finger nail polish should remove it. -- You

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

Thanks Ron! Wow that's quite a knowledge base on ergonomic handlebars. Just wondering how many of them I will end up trying! On Thursday, 13 July 2017 10:10:30 UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > here's the definitive article: >

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

Bingo! You get the prize. Now I definitely need one of these. Just wish they had avoided the temptation to use the handlebar like a billboard to print their logo.. Thank you Garth. On Thursday, 13 July 2017 03:40:33 UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > I recognize it, that's a Surly Open bar. Note the

[RBW] Re: FS custom touring/campeur 68cm

Frame/fork, rear rack, and seat post were sold to an owners bunch member. Many thanks to this wonderful group! Isaac > > -- 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: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

here's the definitive article: http://oldglorymtb.com/round-up-alternative-or-alt-mountain-bike-handlebars/ -- 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

Re: [RBW] Flying with Bike on Southwest

Bike flights for sure, John will have the proper size box and packing expertise to get your bike back to TN without issue. Door to door delivery beats lugging that thing to the airport and etc etc etc Say hi to John and Darby for us!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Flying with Bike on Southwest

When I flew to France a couple of years ago, I zip-tied everything together in my bike case. If TSA had opened it, they would have removed everything as a single unit. Zip ties are pretty cheap at your local hardware store or from Amazon. Buy enough to re-tie everything on the outbound and

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

I think it is a Origin 8 Classique Tour. http://www.origin8.bike/product-description/?prod_model_uid=6871 -- 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] Flying with Bike on Southwest

Bikefilghts sounds great for average sized bikes, but what about all the extra long wheelbase ones ? I'm not even sure my first gen. 60cm. Bombadil would fit their boxes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

I recognize it, that's a Surly Open bar. Note the larger curve radius and the greater sweep back angle(53deg) than the Ahearne bar(41deg). It's also wider @ 66cm. If I get a Clem or -L this is thar bar I will get. It comes in back or silver with or w/o 40mm rise, and it's steel so I can run

[RBW] Re: FS: Deerhead, other old Shimano, dyno wheels, SS wheels, Nitto parts, WI, Campagnolo

I sent a PM about the Bullmoose bar/stem yesterday. -- 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] Flying with Bike on Southwest

I've flown with bikes on Southwest several times. The only drawback is that TSA always opens the cases, nothing was ever damaged however the contents were always shifted and moved. I've been very pleased with bike flights and then don't have to issue with both our luggage and the bike case or

[RBW] Big bike in Salt Lake City? -WTB

Hello Utah and Utah affiliates! I'm flying with the family to spend 2 weeks at my mother-in-law's place in Salt Lake. I was wondering if you or anyone you know in and around the Wasatch Front has a big bike for sale. I need my 65 Clem and 68 Quickbeam to stay home in NYC but I was hoping to

[RBW] Re: Anybody recognize this handlebar?

MAP/Ahearne was my first suspect. But this handlebar has wider straight region in the center (i.e. left and right of the clamp). Hope it is not an optical illusion I'm seeing. On Wednesday, 12 July 2017 22:06:09 UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Looks like the MAP/Ahearne bar would fit the