[RBW] Re: e-Bike article in the New Yorker

Working at a bike shop has shaped how I view e-bikes and their omnipresence here in San Francisco. On the one hand, users ride them when a traditional bike would haven’t have been enough to entice them to ride. On the other hand, most are outfitted with shoddy components or the end user is left

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

Paul brakes work as well as any others of similar style. Are they worth the money? Depends on you I guess. To me Paul brakes are works of art and absolutely worth the money. Was having this exact convo at a group ride last week when someone pointed out my Steamroller to someone else and was

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

I had Riv build my mixte with Racers with the post mounts brazed on to the seat stays...but I cheaped out and used the very nice (and reasonably priced) Dia-Compe SS6 levers, which are elegant, work well, and are an outlier example of those things that look good and work well but aren't

Re: [RBW] Re: Last ride of 2022

Three worms was easy, I had to hold the three while I used the pronged worming needle to coax the 4th into place. They’re all half length worms as I cut them to make the worms last, but if I hadn’t, it would’ve been better to have used two worms doubled over into four, then the curves of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

The Paul Motolites do also have the best quick release mechanism of the bunch. The Paul brake that stands out the most to me is the Racer and Racer M. Even better in post mount. That is the kind of brake you build a bike around. I run the gamut of Pauls and like them all just fine, but I

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

I would not agree that the only difference between most well-functioning v-brakes and Paul Motolites is the name. On my Riv Custom that started with Shimano DXR brakes the Pauls are notably nicer to modulate. Are they worth the money? That's a different question I answered for myself, they do

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

For me, Paul brakes are not worth the retail price. Good V-brakes (the level above department store) are universally well-functioning. Paul buys you the name on the brake arm and probably some more freedom from maintenance. Now, I think it's important to point out that I've owned one set of

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

Patrick, can you use a Suntour power hanger ? I loved mine. On Thu, Jan 5, 2023 at 5:24 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, good to know. > > On Thu, Jan 5, 2023 at 6:06 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Klampers are great, the couple hydraulic systems I've tried (stock on new >> bikes, I don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

Thanks, good to know. On Thu, Jan 5, 2023 at 6:06 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Klampers are great, the couple hydraulic systems I've tried (stock on new > bikes, I don't remember the brands) were marginally greater on the road but > not worth the extra complication (bleeding) over the cable Pauls.

[RBW] Re: For sale: Rivendell seersucker, Patagonia nano puff, VP pedals, wool sox

All sold! Thanks! On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 4:22:44 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: > Hi all — Continuing to sort through my stuff. Prices are net to me and do > not include shipping. Please contact me off-list. > > More pictures over here. >

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

Klampers are great, the couple hydraulic systems I've tried (stock on new bikes, I don't remember the brands) were marginally greater on the road but not worth the extra complication (bleeding) over the cable Pauls. Your results may vary on steep, rocky descents I don't ride. Joe Bernard On

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

Huston reminds me that while Paul sells replacement parts for all their breaks the o-ring prices are criminal. Criminal I say! They're $2/each from Paul. At my local hardware store, Earl's Tru Value, they're 10¢ each. A box of 100 #012 o-rings from McMaster-Carr is $3.26. That's 3¢ per ring

[RBW] Re: Getting my groove back on with the Platypus - dealing with near misses

Hi all, Thanks again for this great advice. I will start to take the lane. I also like the idea of pointing straight through the intersection. Jay On Monday, January 2, 2023 at 9:41:43 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > I understand how you feel. We all feel this way occasionally and most > places

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

Philip: Can you (or can anyone else for that matter) say how the Klampers perform compared to TRP Hy Rds or to full hydraulics? I was just talking to my brother about the Hy Rds and wondering if the Kampers would be as powerful and modulate as well without the hydraulic complication. The Klampers

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

I use Paul cantis. I don't know if they're worth the premium over every other cantilever brake -- the IRDs on my 2010 Sam set up by Riv staff worked better than the Paul's on my 2020 Matthews and IMO looked as good; but I certainly didn't mind paying the premium to get decent braking, good looks,

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

It really DID just stop raining, right after I used my trusty Motolites with Paul Levers on wet rims a few times. You're going to love those Klampers, I'm not much of a disc guy but they're amazing. Better that Motos? Nah, but just as good if you're building a disc bike. On Thursday, January

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

I just read through the thread with interest - I didn't realize it was from Sept 2022 until the last post! I've used Paul cantis, a Neo-retro /Touring setup, and Minimotos. Minimotos were the only brake that worked on two bikes to eliminate judder. Absolutely worth it for that alone. I sold

Re: [RBW] Riv Silver Rear Hubs

I often feel like, at 120 pounds, I’m in the wrong club. Riv frames are over-built for me and wheels are, too! At least big tires can give a forgiving ride. David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Sharing Your Winter Ride Fotos 2023

I love riding through those long winter shadows, and the way they blink past on a forest road ride. It's amazing how unique and recognizable the landscape of the eastern deciduous forest is! Even before I saw the mention of Midlothian, I wondered if the photo was from NC or VA. Nice shot! Greg

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Sackville Small Trunk Sack - Tan color

Still available, so price dropped to *$85 shipped to US address.* Please contact me directly if interested. Thanks, On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:28:51 PM UTC-8 Carl G wrote: > Hi All, > > FS: Riv Sackville Small Trunk Sack - Tan color > > I decided to go another route with this so no

[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

I was recently reminded of this thread when completing an overhaul of my Paul touring cantis. After years of four-season commuting, the arms and spring adjuster nuts still look great; however, the springs (corrosion) and one o-ring (split) needed to be replaced. Plus, it was time for some

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Silver Rear Hubs

Good point that hasn’t been discussed here yet… I’ve only ever seen them listed as a 36 hole hub. On Jan 5, 2023, at 2:44 PM, 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch wrote:I’ve only seen them listed as 36 hole hubs. Is that correct, that there is not a 32 hole option?David LipskyOn Thursday, January

[RBW] Re: Riv Silver Rear Hubs

Only 36 as far as I know. All of my hubs are 36, 40 and 48. Laing On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2:44:03 PM UTC-5 Hetchins52 wrote: > I’ve only seen them listed as 36 hole hubs. Is that correct, that there is > not a 32 hole option? > David Lipsky > On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:43:15 AM

[RBW] Re: Riv Silver Rear Hubs

I’ve only seen them listed as 36 hole hubs. Is that correct, that there is not a 32 hole option? David Lipsky On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:43:15 AM UTC-8 lconley wrote: > I built one up in the rear wheel of my Clementine Cargo Cycle with a > Velocity Cliffhanger rim. It was a good match,

Re: [RBW] Abridged summary of rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com - 24 updates in 9 topics

Hello! Can I please be unsubscribed from this mailing list? Thank you! On Thu, Jan 5, 2023 at 7:49 AM wrote: > rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > > Google > Groups >

[RBW] Re: First Ride of 2023

Hi all, First ride last evening in the dark, rain, and 40 degrees. I had a cold to finish 22 and start 23 but sucked it up because I knew it would be mentally beneficial. The Platypus continues to astound me. Smooth, quick, comfortable, and agile was the feeling in spite of the weather. No

Re: [RBW] Riv Silver Rear Hubs

I’m three months in with a Silver rear hub on my Gus. I decided to trust the assessment on Riv’s site instead of searching for more expensive options. When I first received the hub, I was impressed with the build quality and finish. Nice steel freehub body. It’s fairly quiet… maybe just a bit

[RBW] Riv Silver Rear Hubs

I couldn’t find a thread where these had been talked about. Has anyone tried the Silver rear hubs & have opinions about them they’d like to share? Starting to build up my new Sam and am looking into such things. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW