[RBW] WTT: Medium Saddlesack Olive for Medium Grey

If you want to buy MountNormal's bag, I could be talked into buying yours... :-) - Max in A2 -- 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] Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

I am definitely a Felix. Showed off my daily commuter (a Hillborne) at work, and the cyclist who saw it couldn't believe how clean it was. I now have 5 bikes that are always ready to ride, kept relatively clean and reasonably maintained. However, I am also a fan of beusage and my bikes have

[RBW] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

Indeed...saddle height is 75. And while I'm at it, tires are Schwalbe Super Moto Xs...27.5x2.4 -- 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] Re: 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

Thank you for posting. It's been hard to get pictures of these. Can you us what the saddle height is in your photos? Congratulations, btw! On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 7:51:57 PM UTC-6, MountNormal wrote: > > Howdy folks, > So the 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived! I've attached a couple of

[RBW] Re: Floor Stand Recommendation for Clem.

I use one like this. Fit a 2.5 tire fine. I think I found them for a lot less $ than this link has.

[RBW] Re: Floor Stand Recommendation for Clem.

Feedback Sports: https://www.feedbacksports.com/shop/rakk-black/. You can gang more than one together. Will accommodate a 2.1" tire. Tom Alexandria, VA On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 9:25:45 PM UTC-4, David B wrote: > > With a heavy duty rear rack and child seat, Clem officially will not be >

Re: [RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Mountain bike versus country bike. 2.3” to 2.4” clearance on the Huge Size Rosco Mixte. Cheviot is more like 700x45-to-50 max. Cheviot has sidepulls. This answer is not to be confused with the Rosco Medium. That one has the Appaloosa fork crown, which means clearance is more like 700x55 max.

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

I laughed when reading this. Question: will John be able to sneak a new Atlantis in without causing trouble, or selling his beloved Brompton or miter saw? Go John! And, what is the enigmatic "shed"??? On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 7:51 PM, Surlyprof wrote: > This is John's

Re: [RBW] 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived.

That is perfection. > On Oct 1, 2017, at 6:51 PM, MountNormal wrote: > > Howdy folks, >So the 56 650b Hunqapillar arrived! I've attached a couple of pics (I > think). Impression? It's more nimble and light than I expected but I'm used > to riding a Surly Ice

Re: [RBW] Re: Wildlife; rain; load

Please report. If they're really effective, perhaps I'll take a few of those off your hands (at a unit price markup that is worth your while, of course). FWIW, I've had some luck with squirting dogs with water bottles; not that I've been chased by very many... On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 6:28 PM,

[RBW] Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

You've seen my bike. I'm definitely an Oscar. I ride dirt trails for part of my commute which is a losing battle. I am pretty careful about cleaning the drive trains once a week (or so). John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

This is John's wife... He is welcome to buy the bike if he sells the Brompton or the $1500 miter saw I bought him for Christmas and his 50th birthday (respectively). John's wife (Who thinks he needs to balance his passions VERY carefully) -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Helmet that doesn't stand so tall? No teetering crockery helmet?

As part of my whole unracing thing, I have been rocking one of these when I wear a helmet. I bought the brown shell and the Paris cover New York when I was riding my Dutch tank, but it totally clashes with my Cheviot so now I only wear it ice skating (until I get another cover, anyhow). I am

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

Okay, I give. I am sure this has been asked and answered, but I could not locate the answer in the amount of time I was willing to allocate to the search. What is the difference between the Roscoe Mixte and the Cheviot? I get the 'huge' part; my Cheviot is a mere 60cm. On Tuesday, January 10,

[RBW] Soma Supple Vitesse for sale

I'm offering for sale one pair of Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700 x 28c tires. They have under 200 miles on them and are in very good condition with no cuts nor any history of flats. I'd like to get $80.00 (PayPal Family and Friends) shipped in Continental U.S. Please PM me with any questions.

[RBW] Floor Stand Recommendation for Clem.

With a heavy duty rear rack and child seat, Clem officially will not be stored on my hanging wall mounts in my garage. So, I’m looking for a floor stand, the type you roll a wheel into. Any experience with these? Need something that can accommodate a 29x2.1” tire. Thanks, David -- You

[RBW] Compass tire fender clearance on a 58cm 650b Homer

I'm sure someone on this list has a burnt out babyshoe to share for fitting. -- 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] Re: FS: Brooks Flyer Special, Paul Motolite, Nitto S65, Nexus 8, Ortlieb Panniers, Inolight, and Big Apple (Final Parts Clear Out)

The below are sold. The above (my Original post) is what is still for sale. I am posting an update sooner than usual because I have gotten a few hits on the Paul brakes. > > > Paul Components Motolite Set (You get two) - $120 > > > Ortlieb Back Roller Plus panniers. > -- You received

[RBW] Compass tire fender clearance on a 58cm 650b Homer

I should have mentioned... I have Velocity Altas rims. 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] Compass tire fender clearance on a 58cm 650b Homer

Right now, I have Soma Xpress 650b x 38s under Longboard fenders and it looks like I could go a little bigger. Can I fit a Compass 42s? Some other 42? Or should I stick with the 38s? At $80 a tire for the Compass tires, in particular, I'd rather not mess around with trial and error. I don't

[RBW] Re: Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

Well I kind of already outed myself as an Oscar. It's not that I worry about messing up a new bicycle, but I generally gravitate toward used bicycles, often with more than a few battle scars. And it kind of goes from there. Also not a super fussy maintenance person, but I do try to keep things

Re: [RBW] Re: Wildlife; rain; load

Thanks much, Patrick. I just order 12 boxes---more than I'll ever need but it was the minimum order. I'm looking forward to trying them. Dave On Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 1:16:10 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > You can scare a lot of dogs with this order: > >

[RBW] WTT: Medium Saddlesack Olive for Medium Grey

Dstein, I have a medium grey saddlesack that I've been thinking about selling. I got it from Gravel & Grind in late August. I've used it for commuting only. Stephen https://www.instagram.com/p/BYEdOQdgWh_/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Stolen Betty.

Friends bike was stolen out of their garage last week. Will get more details from them. She’s in the Los Angeles area. Here’s a photo of it. https://letsgorideabike.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/4-6-foy1.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] WTB: Fork, Rivendell, for 26 inch wheel, canti brakes, and ~129mm headtube

Please be in touch if you happen to have one I could buy Wanting to resurrect an old handmade mountain bike, but need a high quality 1 inch threaded fork to do I called Rivendell and they're going to look around in their nooks and crannies, but thought I would try here too Thank you

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 vs 10 speed bar end shifters

I use Suntour barcons on three different singles, one 8 speed and two 9 speed. I've done 10 and have a new 10 sp cassette in waiting. If you get in the rythm they are great. I'd have no reservations about going to 11. Switching between bikes can make getting that rythm more difficult but I

[RBW] Re: Saluki.

Ray, You are correct about the Saluki's having double-tapered seat stays. The Bleriot's have single-tapered seat stays. Below is a link to the Cyclofiend site with the Bleriot announcement pages from the Rivendell Reader #37 (2006). A nice quick read.

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day--R05C0 8U883 Medium Mountain Mixte

Rosco Bubbe is down in the books as bike #7 in my 200 miles on 10 bikes challenge. The Medium Mountain Step Thru went out with a bang, on a classic Riv-content ride. Out my front door, to the top of Mount Diablo and back to my front door.

[RBW] WTT: Medium Saddlesack Olive for Medium Grey

I'm looking to get a medium saddlesack in grey, either to trade or to purchase if someone has one to sell. Not the light grey grid on the website now but the darker grey they had last year and earlier this yer. Here's what I have to trade (or sell if I can't find a trade but find a seller):

[RBW] Re: FS 56cm Hillborne

If you have pics, then why not post them with the ad? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA... $1800 Atlantis Complete

Try shed. John -- 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 to

[RBW] FS: 52cm Clem H, $900

With the coming of the new batch of Clems at Riv, I'm reposting this at a lower price, asking $900. Local pickup in Sacramento or the SF Bay Area strongly preferred. For sale is one 52cm Clem Smith Jr. complete bike with the H-type frame in green. This was originally one of the

[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

I've owned all the 650 dual sports. The Suzuki DR650 is the smoothest thumper by far. The KLR is the second worst to the KTM 640 LC4 which is unbelievably bad. Like "something is going to break before I leave the driveway" bad. I found the KLR650 really unpleasant on the road, between the

[RBW] Nitto Albatross Bar/Stem/Brake Levers/Shifter Cockpit Package - $130 shipped

Selling a Nitto albatross cockpit. Was going to build up an '83 Trek 850 frame, but am deciding to let it hang for a bit while I figure bike needs... Package includes... Nitto Albatross Bar - chromoly, 55cm, new, installed in stem, so there's some rub on the painted on clamp area Nitto

[RBW] FS 56cm Hillborne

56cm Waterford built double top tube Sam, metallic orange. 170mm Sugino triple XT front derailer 13-40 8 speed IRD cassette Deore rear derailer Nitto Dirt Drop stem Soma Portola bars, taped, twined, shellaced. Shimano 600 non aero levers Shimano bar end shifters Riv 36 spoke Velocity wheelset

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

You could buy my BMW 1995 R100 GSPD Black Classic. Bernie Burton On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 9:59 AM, 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I owned a bunch of motorcycles in the seventies and eighties. I switched > to cycling because I was an idiot and couldn't

[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

I owned a bunch of motorcycles in the seventies and eighties. I switched to cycling because I was an idiot and couldn't ride slow. My all time favorite was a DT175 Yamaha dual sport. I liked it better than the 500cc bikes I had. It was light, fast and simple and when I converted it to a cafe

[RBW] BG Rock and roll tires 700c

I have a set of BG R tires with about 100 miles on them and they are in excellent shape. 80.00 plus 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

[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

Have you considered scooters? How about a Honda Ruckus or a new Vespa? They'll go anywhere, and they're definitely theit own cult like Rivs. I ride an Aprilia Scarabeo 250cc everywhere. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: OT: know anything about motorcycles?

If 70 mph highway speeds are important, then you'll probably want something like a KLR 650. I rode big ADV bikes for years. Once you get used to a twin, triple, or four on the highway, a "thumper" isn't much fun, but if the highway runs are relatively short and you want mechanical simplicity, a

[RBW] Are you an "Oscar," or a "Felix" bike rider?

When I purchase a new bike or frame, I'm obsessively Felixian. I strive for perfection in the build and often use helicopter tape on sections of tubing most likely to get scratched. After a month or so, I remain mechanically obsessive but aesthetically indifferent. I don't like scratches and

[RBW] FS: Brooks Flyer Special, Paul Motolite, Nitto S65, Nexus 8, Ortlieb Panniers, Inolight, and Big Apple (Final Parts Clear Out)

My final parts bin clear out (for now). I just bought a tandem, so need to make up some cash. All prices are shipped. I always take offers. The worst I can say is no thanks. Link to pictures below. Let me know if you have any questions or want to see something specific.

Re: [RBW] Re: Wildlife; rain; load

https://www.roadbikerider.com/latest-rbr-newsletter-2017/279-issue-no-761/2838-how-to-deter-dogs-while-cycling#!/ccomment -- 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