[RBW] Re: Looking For Some Help

Praying for your successful surgery and quick recovery!! And sale of bikes, too! -- 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: Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

Another one of the world's greatest distance riders with a "non-optimal" setup: https://www.ultracycling.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/breedlove_600k.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

Here is the "world's greatest randonneur"'s Sam bike. Rear rack: https://chasingmailboxes.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/dsc03188.jpg full article: https://chasingmailboxes.com/2011/04/13/bikes-to-like-worlds-greatest-randonneurs-sam-hillborne/ -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

As you work up to longer and longer training and perms and brevet rides, you will discover what is "optimal" for your setup - what works best for you. Trial and error. Tweaking your setups until you find what works for you. Balancing between light and efficient, comfortable, and

[RBW] A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

Hi Drew, I own both and really like both. The LHT gets the wrap of being a tank, but i think it rolls down the road very nice and provides a fairly cush ride. The AHH provides a bit of spring on hill and feels more responsive. I primarily like having a side pull brake bike and a cantilever

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

Both custom frames still belong to a same owner (a BL customer), so they do not belong to Blue Lug. But BL staff told me that the frames, before coming to Blue Lug, have been hanging in the owner's house for many years, not ridden. So if I urge BL people to contact the owner and then BL urges

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

I think the BMC Road is a less-fancy-looking functional equivalent to the Leo Roadini and the Roadeo. I had Mark Abele at Rivendell help me with some minor set-up work on one of my BMC Roads, and he said "this thing is an amazing deal for what you get". The BMC Monster-Cross does compare

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

I expect you'll love the Sam. I had a Sam (2009) that was, what I considered, too large for me (a 60cm frame). Even though I was just long of leg enough for the 60cm frame, with my 89 PBH, I felt too stretched out on the long top tube. I could have chosen the (then) 56cm frame. Wish I had done

Re: [RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

Never ridden a brevet with it, but I run Hetres EL(42s) on my 56 650B Homer. > On Dec 28, 2017, at 5:54 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Jay asked: Lightweight or standard Compass? > The extra light are the best tire I’ve ever ridden. Homer fits

[RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

Jay asked: Lightweight or standard Compass? The extra light are the best tire I’ve ever ridden. Homer fits 38s with fenders. John asked about the Atlantis. I’ve ridden with an Atlantis rider in brevets. He rode it on PBP. I’ve heard of others and may well have seen one or two more. I’ve seen a

[RBW] Re: Looking For Some Help

Don't have a photo of the Big Dummy; here's the Puglsey, each $1500.00 On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2:33:22 PM UTC-8, Kellie wrote: > > I'm

[RBW] Re: Looking For Some Help

prices -- 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] Re: Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

Jay The Homer is normal trail so a rear rack would not affect the handling. It adds weight, which you may want to minimize. However the weight does offset some of the front load you mentioned , so it's probably a wash. You could put a saddlebag on the saddle loops and carry the spare tube

[RBW] Looking For Some Help

I'm having serious hip surgery in a few days and will not be able to ride on trail/roads for many months because of the risk of falling. So. if I get a trike I can ride. Therefore, I'm selling a couple of bike to finance a trike. My request is to spread the word these 2 bikes are for sale,

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

*A beautiful Rivendell custom:Blue Lug also runs cafe near their Hatagaya Store.I was enjoying coffee there when I noticed there was a beautiful custom frame displayed.A canti frame with S couplers. It should be ridden, not displayed!* On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 5:07:59 AM UTC-8,

[RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

Not to hijack the thread, but have people used an Atlantis as a brevet bike? I have lights, racks (front and rear), and fenders on mine, and Compass 44mm tires. And yeah, I get that any bike can be a brevet bike. Just curious if folks have ridden brevets on their Atlantis. -- You received

[RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

Lightweight or standard Compass? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Banana Sax Pics?

I bought the blue Banana Sax bag to go on my Bike Friday. It is is the perfect size. I have a xsmall Sackville and this seems much bigger without getting into larger sized saddlebags. I’ve had a range of sizes from several brands and always come back to a smaller bag. This banana sax might be

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

I just looked them up again (Yokozuna Motoko brakes) and realized they are in fact "road" disc calipers and appear to use short pull levers, not long pull/v brake levers. Didn't realize this initially but thought I'd mention it here for clarification. On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 3:38:33

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Thanks Bill, The shop owner that first mentioned them to me was pretty enthusiastic about 'em during our discussion but since that was last winter I cannot now recall whether he had already tried them and was pleased with their performance/set-up/etc. or was more excited about trying them.

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

I just set up my first disc-braked bike using these brakes. Mine are branded Juin Tech (Yokozuna rebrands the calipers includes a set of their own cables, otherwise the same). They are dead simple to set up and adjust - attach the calipers loosely, install the cable, then tighten the caliper

[RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

I’ve ridden 2 full brevet series on my Homer. Fenders, Nitto front rack, Berthoud handlebar bag, no rear rack. I put the rear rack on for a tour this summer. I can’t imagine that you would see much improvement by removing it. I have a different rando bike now (although here yet to ride one on

[RBW] WTB: Nitto dirt drop stem 10cm, Rat Trap Passes & odd sized classy seat posts

Howdy folks, The stem- Yes I do have one of these in my personal stash, of course. But! Building a dirt tourer up for my best bud and need one of these. 10cm extension only; gotta get them Portolas up high! The tires- RTP's in decent to good condition, gumwall/standard casing/tubeless

Re: [RBW] Re: External bearing? Pah! Isis? Sheesh! Square taper? Pooh!

Seeing as how I’m in the top 1% (yeah, right) I think I know where that sweet tax cut money will be going. “Bartender, a round of $54 seat lug bolts for the house!” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

With or without a rear rack? -- 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

[RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

I've seen brevetteers with Sam, San Marco's Blariant Rambo Quickbeam your name it. -- 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] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

I saw seasoned randonneurs with front rack's dino lights and front bags fenders full dresser steel bikes with wide tires who have done 1000 K rides with those set ups so I think you'll be fine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Homer as a brevet bike: Keep on the rear rack?

After three years of ownership, I’m going to tackle a few “shorter” brevets on my Homer this Spring. I typically a have the Nitto/Rivendell rack on the back for commuting with panniers. I also have a Nitto front rack and a rando bag. Should I ditch the rack for 100k, 200k and (maybe) 300k

[RBW] WTB: Quickbeam/SimpleOne size 56cm

Title about says it all! Finally unloaded my seldom-ridden mountain bike, and am itching to get back on a single-speed. I'd strongly prefer a Quickbeam/SimpleOne if anybody is looking to move a complete 56, but non-Riv options with roughly comparable geometry would be all right by me. Not sure

Re: [RBW] A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

My "primary" all-things/touring bike was formerly an LHT (actually two, I started on a 56cm and traded to a 58cm), which I replaced with a Sam Hillborne, which I replaced with an All City Space Horse Disc. During the Sam Hillborne days, I brought an AHH into the bike stable. 1. The LHT was a

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

Well, decision made here - a 58cm black/cream Sam frame is somewhere, most likely bobbing on the ocean, making its way to me. The decision really hinged, not only on the good advice and info from people, but really on the question of sizing. If my ~89cm PBH fit squarely in the middle of the

Re: [RBW] FS: 56 cm Sam Hillborne frameset w/ Paul brakes

Bump. How's $750 for f/f/hs/bb + bike flights 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 to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

Bill - As a fan of BMC bikes how would you compare the BMC monster cross and road bikes to the Riv frames. Is the Monstercross similar to the Sam and Road to the Roadini? I always appreciate reading your perspective. I think I remember reading you had two BMC Road Bikes. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Anyone here have any experience using the Yokozuna cable actuated hydraulic disc calipers? If I understand correctly these have a sealed hydraulic system contained within the caliper only and use standard long pull brake cables/levers. These were mentioned to me by the owner of a local shop

[RBW] Re: Real ride comparison: Joe Appaloosa vs Sam Hillborne vs Roadini?

Don’t get me wrong. I agree that a Roadini with 28mm tires, fenders, dynamo lighting, front low rider panniers and a not-huge saddlebag could make an awesome stealth S24O or weekend sport touring rig. I have no doubt I could pull that off. The OP is in Galesburg. The bike I used to have

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

Thanks for your post Takashi. Exciting bikes! The Frank Jones is gorgeous (lucky you Igor!) and I'm lusting after the Rivish Toei. Regards, Richard On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 8:24:32 PM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > Last weekend I visited Blue Lug (a Riv dealer store in Tokyo), and saw >

Re: [RBW] Re: External bearing? Pah! Isis? Sheesh! Square taper? Pooh!

Well, if Richard Sachs is involved, we know it will be expensive http://www.richardsachs.com/site/2017/11/10/richard-sachs-seat-lug-survival-kit/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

I've owned an AHH and it's definitely in the "light road bike" category. I've never ridden an LHT but it has a reputation for being a heavy, stiff ride very much designed for touring loads. Hilsen is a lighter, thinner-tubed, lugged all-road..you'll love it. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

Hi Drew, I have a lot miles on Homer and Hunqapillar. Both set up with racks/baskets. Hunqapillar was more stable feeling with higher loads-- grocery pickups, etc., were no-big-deal. Homer did fine for similar loads, but certainly did not ride as well as Hunqapillar. My commuting load is

[RBW] Re: PSA: 60cm Ram on SF CL

Philip, Impressive misspelling of both brand on model on CL poster's part. Impressive Craigslist-fu on your part to find it. Nice bike. :) Julian Westerhout Bloomington, Il On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 7:52:12 PM UTC-6, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Public Service Announcement.

Re: [RBW] Re: External bearing? Pah! Isis? Sheesh! Square taper? Pooh!

.5 miles and the hand pain starts for me on moustache bars. -- 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.

Re: [RBW] Re: Discs versus calipers

Those were sintered pads, but I'm not sure if the material would have mattered. I suspect that environmental conditions (rain, winter road glop) the back plate had been exposed to initiated corrosion deteriorating the surface to which the bond of the pad was adhered. Then I dinged the edge of

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

Which frame are you referring to, Mark? On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 7:54:14 AM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Thanks for sharing your bike shop trips, Takashi. Hopefully if someone > expressed an interest in the bike hanging on the wall, they would sell it. > The Blue Lug Hunqabear

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

I own a Hillborne and a Homer Hilsen, and used to own a LHT which I replaced with a V-O Campeur for heavier touring. The Hillborne, LHT, and Campeur all ride like I expect a touring bike to ride, and ride similarly. I know the Hillborne and Campeur do, and I know the Campeur and LHT do,

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

Thanks for sharing your bike shop trips, Takashi. Hopefully if someone expressed an interest in the bike hanging on the wall, they would sell it. The Blue Lug Hunqabear sticker is awesome! On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 5:24:32 PM UTC-8, Takashi wrote: > > Last weekend I visited Blue Lug (a

[RBW] Re: Several things I saw at Blue Lug

Ill call these 'spy shots' of the Frank Jones. Look nice. Those appear to be the smallest sized ones. I'm excited for mine, that blue looks nice -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] A Homer Hilsen vs LHT - Will I notice a difference?

Drew, Of course you’ll notice a difference. Next question? Grin. The only way to answer your question is to ride an AHH and/or Sam, be that as a bike you buy or try. There is, however, a reason Surley is called a poor man’s Rivendell. There are geometry similarities between some of the Surly