[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

I couldn't do it, Grant. Being a well-known figure in some circle or industry where people get on the internet and hash out their thoughts about me? People who type up elaborate jokes and then I'm supposed to be ok 'cause "it's just a joke" ?? NOPE. I'd be Howard Hughes locked in my room within

[RBW] Re: Lost & found anything while riding?

I've lost several frame pumps (user error I'm sure). I also have several gloves missing their pair, somehow it ends up always being the same side so I can't make a pair out of the three lost gloves I have. Butone day I was riding my Jones in China Camp in the Bay Area. I noticed towards

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

This is the drag of being me and I hate it. I get to fear that my hating it will reinforce the poster or give a loger life to it, start a discussion. I know some have it worse and tere are bigger problems in the world, but the idea that I can or should just slugh it off doesn't reconcile with

[RBW] Tubeless Maintenance

Just add more. No cleaning necessary really for the life of the tire -- 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] Tubeless Maintenance

I've had the same experience with Orange Seal. I would only clean it off the rim when changing tires. Leaves a very thin film. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Next big ride and a 1xRoadbike

Beautiful bike! Particularly love your harlequin bar-tape job! My wife/I just did traditional bar-tape with twine and shellac on my Salsa Casseroll the Rivendell way. We did try to match the leather trim on my Gilles Berthoud handlebar bag. However, we really admire your bar-tape with the

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

I have two bikes currently with drum brakes including my for sale Guv'nor and a Workcycles Transport Double Top Tube. They are not hydro discs but nothing is. I have XT hydros on my Jones and they are the best brakes I have ever used. However, I think the drums are great. They are

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

You are right; thanks for pointing that out -- 635, not 630. But that brings the 2 wheel systems very close, assuming that the 28s are really about 38 mm wide, and the Snoqualmies really 44 mm wide: 360 for the 635 X 38s, 359 for the 622 X 44s. On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 8:17 PM, Ian A

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Patrick, aye, but I’d love the option of a lugged 2.1” tire as that opens the possibility of winter riding. Ian, aye, I have. But you add the resistance of snow to these climbs but then descend plowed dirt/mud road and a single gear is annoying. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Patric Moore: he Pashley is 635 bsd, no? The Compass in 700 x 44 would be great, as long as they clear. Deacon: Have you considered running the Hunq single speed for the winter outings? That reduces maintenance lots with minimal investment. IanA -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Tubeless Maintenance

Not with Orange Seal. I laboriously removed tire from rim after year 1, to remove dried gunk, and found just a very thin film coating the inside of the tire. This after replenishing every 2-3 months. On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 3:16 PM, Kellie wrote: > So my sealant is

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Sheesh: 630 X 38 = 357, 622 X 44, 359. On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 7:13 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > Patrick: I have been very tempted indeed by that Guvnor that Geeter was > selling (people, puh*leeze* sign off with your real names), but no, > Advent Lent is coming up, and I'm

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Eric, I've had drums on one bike and one recumbent trike. It's a slightly mushy feel at the lever that takes a little time to get used to, but they work as well as any rim brake I've used. As good as hydraulic discs? Nahh. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Patrick: re drum brakes: Look at this: http://www.63xc.com/dws/hubbrake.htm Wonderful old website devoted to off road fixed gearing. I tried it and, while uphills and flats were fine at 60 or 63 gi, downhills were horrible, despairing sisyphusian hells with 175s. But still, much of interest, like

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Patrick: I have been very tempted indeed by that Guvnor that Geeter was selling (people, puh*leeze* sign off with your real names), but no, Advent Lent is coming up, and I'm about to toss $1,200 and change at a huge, top end monitor with RAM and modem/router upgrade, so no. But what I'd do with

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

I was ready to poo-poo drum brakes, but a bit of reading has me at least a little intrigued. Not intrigued enough to abandon my Shimano hydraulic disc mountain bikes and invest in drum brakes, but intrigued enough to watch

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

Andy +1, but there are some folks there who do the 'trash" talk, and I just do not need to hear 'bad apples". John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1:46:56 AM UTC-4, Andy Beichler wrote: > I frequent both places. I like what I learn there and here. > >> -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadinis could be arriving any day now?

Hi Richard, Don’t think I’m in any position to comment on that, but I think they are practically similar based on the literature. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Patrick, Both the Ogre and the Hunq felt like would roll over most roots and rocks but I felt less comfortable in tighter surroundings.I also travel and the smaller wheels make for a smaller package.. Most of my miles these last 10 years were on a Thorn w/26".I like that wheel size. Steve On

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

You’re missin’ out, Joe! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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] Pashley What If...

Well sir, I see the issue now. You ride in conditions that I have a special vehicle for: my car ;-) -- 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: Lost & found anything while riding?

Well, my lost and found is not nearly as romantic...but sure fits the bill. On one of my annual rides to the in-laws for thanksgiving dinner, I lost my pocket knife. Most years, we've had snow, but it rarely sticks around because we often get the 60 degree days mixed in. This particular year

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Perfectly reasonable question, Joe. I get issues in two conditions, Joe. 32˚F to 15˚F when wet and mud from the road lands on the drive train and messes up the derailer, preventing use of higher gears (also freezing on the rims, making braking possible only after a lot of pumbing), or the same

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Aside from just thinking it's a cool idea (I do, I love the drum brake/IGH look), would this really make a better winter bike than the current derailer/brakes setup? Honest question, I don't ride in the type of winter conditions you face. Joe Bernard Vallejo CA. -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Here’s my current musing: Hunqapillar, convert to 650b, with Sturmey Archer 5 or 8 speed IGH, drum brakes (which European MTB sites seem to like better than disk in some cases (Scotland) and dyno front hub/90mm drum brake). That addresses the handling, and gives all weather drivetrain and

[RBW] FS: 2 700c wheelsets, one Rich Lesnick built Deore/Velocity, the other Phil/Mavic

FS: 700c wheelset built by Rich Lesnick - Hands On Wheels. 36 hole, Deore LX hubs and skewers, Velocity Synergy rims, asymmetrical rear, DT Swiss spokes. Excellent condition, little wear. Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHskqWxQkb Also have a Phil Wood/Mavic wheelset — mismatched rims — bronze

Re: [RBW] Cross Post: looking for flat, thin and serviceable nylon pedals

You might like VP 831 Bauhaus if you can find them. I bought a pair a few months ago, but a quick search just now didn't turn any up. You may have better luck with a more extensive search. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Tubeless Maintenance

So my sealant is lasting about 4 months before I have to replenish. Should one do some cleaning of interior parts at some point to get rid of dried, old sealant? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Cross Post: looking for flat, thin and serviceable nylon pedals

Hi Joe, I eyeballed the 538's -- and may try a pair. I suspect a lot of readers here who bought Appa's or Clems have been running them -- I wonder how they've held up. Do you know if they're serviceable? On Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2:10:58 PM UTC-4, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi Jeffrey

Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Bomba

it's a 60 . . . On 4 November 2017 at 12:47, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > What size Bombadil is this? > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: New to me Bomba

What size Bombadil is this? On Friday, November 3, 2017 at 9:28:34 AM UTC-5, ericf3 wrote: > > greetings > > after a huge gestation period, I picked up Bomba this week, and love it. > Alas, the rains have started and I want to retain the newness, so am only > riding it around the

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Also, I ferl your urge. I would kove a Pashley, but I have a three bike maximum and can never seem to get below yhe current four. Would make room for a 56cm Atlantis or BG Rock n Road (26" wheel) if one fell in my lap. IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

“After riding a Surly Ogre and then a Hunquapillar, both with 2.2 tires, I prefer my 92 Stumpjumper w/2.1 Thunderburts. Steve” Steve, Could you elaborate please? Keep in mind the only geometry I know works well for my vertigo is Grant’s. The Stumpjumper has slacker anges, just not as slack as

[RBW] Pashley What If...

The 26" referred to on the Pashley is the old British standard and is 590BSD. Close to the 650b which is 584. It would make more sense to convert from 635bsd to 622(700c). 700 x 44 awaits IF the width fits. IanA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Cross Post: looking for flat, thin and serviceable nylon pedals

Hi Jeffrey The "Clem Smith" VP-538 is an excellent, low-profile nylon pedal IMO. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 11/4/17, jeffrey kane wrote: > I posted this to the iBob list as well so my apologies for the redundancy: > > I'm in search of a nylon or plastic type body -- I

[RBW] Cross Post: looking for flat, thin and serviceable nylon pedals

thin AND plastic is the problem. likely plastic needs more thickness for strength. if you can get past the plastic thing some Canefield Crampon Ultimates wouöd be my recommendation. If plastic some Oddyssey Twisted are nice, but not as thin. Best, Clayton Scott SF, CA -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Thoughts/considerations for Clem as daily do-it-all bike?

Thanks, Davey. That makes a whole lot of sense. I ended up going a different direction, thanks to an extraordinary (and totally unexpected) deal on a city/light cargo bike that meets all of my utilitarian needs to the letter. The savings were such that a second bike for recreational

[RBW] For Sale: 61 cm A. Homer Hilsen

I have decided to sell my tricked out 61 cm Waterford built Hilsen. I'm asking $2500. I'm in the NY metro region. Here's a link to the Craig's list post: https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/bik/d/rivendell-homer-hilsen-61-cm/6373553875.html Feel free to email me at soloman...@aol.com with

[RBW] FS 51 Joe Appaloosa silver

A proper listing. Complete for $1800 plus shipping, F/f/hs and crank for $1000 plus shipping. Velocity Cliffhanger wheels, schwalbe big bens MAP bars, nitto technomic 9cm , shimano 9 speed bar ends on thumbies XT brakes XT rear mech. Deore front 3x deore crank

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Patrick, I would love to see Riv bring out a canti braked AR for a lot less than a custom. After riding a Surly Ogre and then a Hunquapillar, both with 2.2 tires, I prefer my 92 Stumpjumper w/2.1 Thunderburts. Steve Plymouth, NH On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 11:54 AM Deacon Patrick

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Quickbeam (with extra beausage!)

Sold! Thanks for all your interest. I happy to announce that the bike will get many more years of abuse in Queens. Brad Queens -- 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.

Another factor to consider, from here beyond the pale, is that winter cycling requires far more to keep feet warm than running in the same temps when the temps drom below freezing. The foot is above the ground and always subjected to moving air, so zero insulative factor from snow and there is

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Ah ha! Thanks for the catch, Steve. So that’s a 3” smaller wheel. Another error I made is I didn’t double the tire delta, so the diameter delta in tire is actually 1.6”, so while my math was confused, the concept is right because the two errors offset each other and the end result is close to a

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.

I think the answer to this question varies depending on what "winter" means. I think you're in the DC area, Lum, and so your winters are pretty similar to here in KC. So will you ride in wet snow? What temperatures are you looking to be comfortable in. Are you a completely and totally insane

Re: [RBW] Pashley What If...

Patrick, I am headed in the same direction, but 26" mtb wheels are 559. Steve On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 11:31 AM Deacon Patrick wrote: > Math check: > > Wheel delta from 635mm (28”) to 599 mm (26”) = 36mm or 1.4” smaller > diameter. > > Increase tire delta from 1.5” to 2.3” =

[RBW] Pashley What If...

Math check: Wheel delta from 635mm (28”) to 599 mm (26”) = 36mm or 1.4” smaller diameter. Increase tire delta from 1.5” to 2.3” = .8” so just over half the difference made up, putting it at roughly a 700c equivilant wheel? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.

I really like the Merrell barefoot shoes. They sell a pair of Gore Tex minimalist shoes that keep my feet somewhat dry and warm in the winter biking in PDX. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Pashley What If...

I should add a tip-o-the-hat and a raise of the glass to Patrick of the Moore for the idea of swapping wheelsizes, which set the little boulders in my head tumbling to either make a mess or eurika! Grin. Also, here is the US Pashley distributer if specs help...

[RBW] Pashley What If...

Ideas? Thoughts? Thinking convoluted or inspired or somewhere in between? What if... I got a 24.5” Speed 5, but with the 26” wheels of the 20.5” frame. This (possibly) accomplishes several things: — standard US wheel size opens up a world of tires, including: — Compass Rat Trap Pass, at 2.3”

[RBW] Re: New to me Bomba

Congratulations! That is a beautiful bike :) -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Carradice Cadet

I guess the cat’s out of the bag on Carradice ... Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Nov 3, 2017, at 10:18 PM, Philip Williamson > wrote: > > Carradice Cadet: "Bigger than a cat." > Nelson long flap: "Cat easily fits." >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

This is an earlier thread, but in my opinion, much funnier. Particularly (as suggested) you imagine it being narrated by the Dos Equis beer announcer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] FS: Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700x42

Tires have sold! Thank you Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2017, at 7:46 PM, mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hey all for sale is a pair of Soma Supple Vitesse EX, 700x42, black/ tan > sidewall. Probably ridden a few hundred miles, lots of life left. 380g/ > tire. They look older

[RBW] Cross Post: looking for flat, thin and serviceable nylon pedals

I posted this to the iBob list as well so my apologies for the redundancy: I'm in search of a nylon or plastic type body -- I don't care for replaceable steel pins. I really like the nylon-like models: they don't scratch stuff that they come in contact with and are usually pretty light.

[RBW] Re: No More Rambouillet Decals @ RBW

Thanks again to everyone for the ideas and offers. I think I have it nailed down -- 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: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.

Same as Eric. I wear Keens with thicker wool socks in the winter. Instead of GoreTex, I have a pair of Sealskins that I wear over the socks in wind or wet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.

I use sandals with thick wool socks. With Gortex over-socks when its gets really cold (or wet) Eric On Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:57:59 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > > > *I remembered that some on this forum wear minimal footwear* and was > wondering what you all wear to keep the

[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Back Rack & Brooks Select Flyer

Justin - on mobile can't pm. What colie flyer? Interested. -- 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