[RBW] Re: FS Clem and Clementine

The 2019+ Clem-L's are notably longer front and rear than the previous generation of Clem's which the Clementine belonged to. They are 2 completely different frames that happen to share the same model name. There was no advance that this was going to happen, so for example when Leah got her new

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Ultradynamico has many 650B and 700c 42mm tires in stock for anyone looking for an alternative to the usual suspects. The Cava with it's fine file tread would be just fine for the road, https://ultradynamico.com/pages/shop On Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 5:15:30 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >

Re: [RBW] 8-speed, 12-34 cassette

Sunarace is the only mfr. of the 12-34 8-sp using 12/14/16/18/21/24/28/34 cogs. Microshift has a 12-32 but uses a very wonky 12/13/15/18/21/24/28/32. A 15 to 18 jump is too much for my riding preference with 24/36/44 rings. It's like a gear and a half jump where you don't want one. What I like

Re: [RBW] New-to-me Sam! Advice/recommendations?

Schwalbe Marathon Racers come in a 38, which will be more like a 36 or so depending on the rim. I ride the 35's, 33.3 actual on 19mm ID rims, and they ride very nicely, and they last. The only other tire I had that lasted like these is the Big Ben raceguard ones. I ride mine @35-40 rear, 30-35

[RBW] Re: 11 speed cassette for pre-2017 Homer?

Do you really want to use 11-speed stuff Jason, or are you letting the 105 stuff you have dictate what you ride ? Your frame is 135mm spacing so an 11sp capable cassette body will work. But I'm getting the impression you're letting the derailleurs you have yank your chain, so to speak. With the

[RBW] Re: 11 speed cassette for pre-2017 Homer?

This is a good resource to keep btw about compatibility . https://bike.bikegremlin.com/category/technical-part/compatibility/ On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 6:18:16 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > Do you really want to use 11-speed stuff Jason, or are you letting the 105 > stuff you have d

Re: [RBW] OT but at least as good as Dylan: help finding best source for some digital music

Of course all this is waaay o/t . and bringing Dylan into the discussion doesn't make it less soat least it adds some variety to the usual. ((( laughing ))) Even funnier is I find the Dead or Dylan or any like music appalling . but I won't let that get in the way of good story. I ha

[RBW] Re: BOB List

I'm logged in, cache clean, on Linux Mint w/Firefox ESR desktop browser and I get this error I had tried this months ago and got messages like "you don't have access" or something like that. I just assumed it was some high falutin' group thing , but yeah it appears a glitch that has of yet

[RBW] Re: BOB List

t's 4 browsers and 2 operating systems. So I rather feel like Sherlock Holmes with a case to solve ! Even funnier is there are likely many reading this that don't even know what or who Sherlock Holmes even is or presents ! On Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:32:55 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: &g

[RBW] Re: Weird (Silver bar end/friction/Shimano 9sp) shifting issue

>From what you wrote Adam it's a matter of adjusting the tension bolt, which I'm assuming is a d-ring, yes ? These are adjustable on the fly, you want just enough tension to hold the gear. It's just something you get a feel for, not too tight, not too loose. On Monday, November 15, 2021 at 9:1

Re: [RBW] Weird (Silver bar end/friction/Shimano 9sp) shifting issue

; >> D-ring, yes. I'll give it a shot, thanks for the tip. This is my first >> time using friction shifting on a bicycle so it's all new to me! >> >> Does that d-ring / tension tend to need regular attention or does it just >> need to be dialed initially and

Re: [RBW] Clems: Rivendell, modernized?

Yeah, the Clem to some qualifies as a "beater bike", albeit a still relatively expensive one. The term is meant to convey something of a lesser investment/value/importance that one feels more liberated to be creative with. If you bought a new custom Riv, or a say a shiny new car would you

Re: [RBW] Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

Does anyone even know what the seat tube angle is on the Platypus ? Likely not as the frame geometry was never included in the table. It's either 72 or 71.5. All 'n all in my opinion Grant/Will could do a better job of educating buyers on fitting their bikes rather than saying "just trust us"

Re: [RBW] Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

gt; repositioned it further forward and everything seems ok now. But, this >>>>> messed up my measurements and I spent the rest of the ride >>>>> second-guessing >>>>> where I had set the setback number (all over between 39-45). There’s no >>>>>

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

That the post has a screw in it to "insure" it stays in place doesn't inspire confidence on the part of the manufacturer. Imagine putting some screws in the lugs of a frame "just in case" . Come to think of it I did have a KHS Columbus SL tubed frame have the seat tube pop out of the bottom bra

[RBW] Re: Great Blue Homers

I'm at a point in life where if a stock frame isn't exactly what I'm looking for then I pass, so on this I pass. On Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 3:29:53 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Quoted from the page: > > "*Framesets include an FSA Duron 1" threaded headset, a 27.2mm seat post, > and 11

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

I think the stickler is the head clamp Ian, which one and by whom ? There is a titanium custom seatpost maker who does an ultra long setback with the Thomson clamp, but it's a cool $625. that's no misprint. For that investment get a custom frame built by someone else with a 71 degree seat tube

Re: [RBW] Re: Some refinements on the Platypus: IRD Wayback Seat Post

iative on the 26.8 lugged seatpost Leah! I'll take >> two! >> >> That is one ugly expensive seatpost Garth! >> >> What I really want is to be about 1cm back from where an S83 post places >> me. I'm guessing the majority of the interested fol

[RBW] Re: Anyone heard the Silver rear hubs?

The Silver hubs in the video could really use a Deore T610 in the same video for a comparison as by itself it doesn't help much ! A spinning wheel would also help as spinning in hand isn't a good depiction of a spinning wheel. While I've had silver hubs my entire life up until recently I had s

[RBW] Re: Anyone heard the Silver rear hubs?

For clarity sake Andy the Classico is a 130mm hub and the Deore/Silver are 135mm and Jim needs a 135mm hub. On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:37:37 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > > I had the silver rear hub plight building up a new bike in '20. > My polished silver SON SL front hub was a given and

[RBW] Re: Deore shadow M592 rear mech + friction silver bar-end shifter conundrum

I've read some other comments about having shifting issues with that RD in the lowest gears. So what do you have on hand ? Any friction or other shifters ? A normal RD ? If you have only one start with the one you have. If you have both I'd start with the trying a normal RD. Doesn't it state

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

I too rode and Thanksgiving day . there was nary a car out on my sorta rural roads so it was like having my own giant paved trail ! On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 3:58:14 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Oh, is this the New Thing we’re doing? Far be it from me not to > partici

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

I too rode and Thanksgiving day . there was nary a car out on my sorta rural roads so it was like having my own giant paved trail ! All the geese were out of course as they live in some wetland area I ride by every day. There was a few small flocks flying around, and they're always flying l

[RBW] Re: Looking for Rim Advice

Ben, not so fast with ditching what you have ! Tire mounting difficulty can be as much the tire as the rim though but often it seems to come down to technique and/or thinn-er rim tape. After years of using Velox, I changed to nylon strapping tape, it's the kind that cords of nylon in it and come

[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

If you found your *enjoyable Jones too heavy to be enjoyabl*e you'll likely find the same with a Gus/Susie. Or just give up the ghost of weighing and comparing bikes and just ride and enjoy them for what they are.. a means for The Ride ! On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 7:40:43 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Laura, trust your first "for whatever reason" instinct about a Susie. Laura, I can't tell you how either bike, let alone any bike rides any more than I can tell you how a banana tastes ! You have to eat one to find out. Now I may wax poetic about the taste all day long but that has no influenc

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Actually is says both 50mm and 2.2" in the description, plus 48mm with fenders. Actual tire fitting will vary as there is always someone wanting to see how close they can be to the tubes and tire widths vary with rim widths. That's splittin' some split hairs of an seemingly hairy situation ...

[RBW] Re: Forthcoming Rivendell single speed, per Blahg

It seems to me Patrick you're questioning no one but your own question. You're gonna ride where and how you're gonna ride regardless of what anyone says. All the deferring to "technology" is but more of the same old worn out systems of faith/good vs. evil/dual-ism. That it's presented or maske

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Laura , the reason the Gus and Susie Longbolts are so similar is because they are of the same blueprint, with slightly\ lighter tubing and a threaded stem denoting the Susie. If one wants a step-thru Riv has other bikes, or have a custom made. I know people balk at customs because of the price,

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

zed comment that I've seen it many times. On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 12:37:55 PM UTC-5 me2g...@gmail.com wrote: > Garth… I hope my post did not read as demanding or complaining! It was > meant as a thoughtful opinion, especially in light of the Gus/Susie > possible demise. Riv h

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Hey Joe ..It's all fun and games when it's "Party on Garth ", right Joe ? On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2:22:45 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > > Laura, you're just expressing thoughts and opinions like everybody else. > Garth is weirdly targeing you a

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

Hey Joe ..It's all fun and games when it's "Party on Garth ", right Joe ? You see, I don't know if your being sarcastic, endearing, an ass or a saint when you say that. So for examples sake I ask "Why are you targeting me, do you think I like it ? Do

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

even come to your remembrance in the first place. On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:54:20 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > "He delighted to tread upon the brink of meaning." > > Sorry, Garth, couldn't resist, just yanking your chain; and I do read your > posts instea

[RBW] Re: Why did you buy your first Riv?

I bought a second hand Bombadil in 2011 as a replacement for my '83 Stumpjumper Sport that was both too short in frame height and length. I sold the Stumpy and still have the Bombadil today. I bought a Susie at first sale, though as of today I'm asking "what was I thinking ?". . oh the iron

[RBW] Re: Thousand Helmets

The "white elephant in the room" that few manufacturers address is the shape of your head. So while someone may fit within a certain range of inches, if the shape is wrong, like an oval or narrow head shape in a round shaped helmet, it won't fit right. The plastic fit systems are supposed to co

Re: [RBW] Show me some bikes with black components

Oo I wanna play "name that saddle" Patrick ! If you zoom into the photo you can see at the rear of the saddle the stylistic remnants of *Italia *, and below forward of that 3 little symbols which spell out SLR. That'd be a Selle Italia SLR saddle . ((( for the cookie !

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

It should be noted regarding wheels you're not limited to/by what's shown online as Rich has access to other parts/brands as well. Send him a note or call and ask. On Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Congrats on your frame! I would have gone with your

[RBW] Re: chainring installation

Peter is correct, it's a chain drop pin for the hole in the photo. TA is known for details you may not otherwise consider, they surely dance to their own beat. I like that about the European parts manufacturers, their creative ways are a stark contrast to the ways of the East. On Friday, Decemb

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for better braking?

Ben, If you have stock Tektro pads replace them as I've never met one worth a darn. Any mentioned are fine. Also cable housing end finishes into the ferrules, is everything flush ? What's the rim to pad distance ? Check all that before setting out to tear your bars apart ! In the real world

Re: [RBW] Suggestions for better braking?

All I can say is Suntour knew how to make brakes. Gawd I miss Suntour as Shimano was always the b-team to them, and still is as far as I'm concerned. I have some low profile XC Pro cantis that are truly superbe in every way, pun intended ! I also have some current low profile Dia Compe 988's t

[RBW] From One Curious Photo . . . .

So this AM I was meandering some cycling photos on Flickr, specifically an "old cycling photos" group. As I'm scrolling down I notice a news photo titled "Wheeling Around Europe", which caught my eye as I know of one one such use for the word and that is the name of the nearby city in West Vi

[RBW] Re: Bar end vs Downtube

I can't think of a right or wrong placement for shifters. or shifting too soon, too late, too much or too little ((( laughing ))). I mean hey , I hop on the bike, I pedal and the bike goes, and shifting just happens along the way like all the rest of the scenery. If I told you a "how/wh

[RBW] Re: Where is Deacon Patrick?

Here is his web page where you can contact him John. https://deaconpatrick.org He had written about "being at a Crossroads with an online group" there but it's now removed. Call it irreconcilable differences. That neither he nor we are at liberty to discuss here pretty much says everything, an

[RBW] Re: Where is Deacon Patrick?

Here's a wayback link https://web.archive.org/web/20210121144359/https://deaconpatrick.org/reaching-a-crossroads-with-an-online-bicycle-group On Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 6:52:24 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > Here is his web page where you can contact him John. > https://deacon

Re: [RBW] From One Curious Photo . . . .

45:08 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > Well, this is cool! Now, is someone other than me on the lookout for a > copy of the May 1973 Nat Geo article which features '26 pages about > bicycling'? That'd be a fun timepiece to see! > > Thanks Garth! > > On Tuesd

[RBW] Re: Saddle Recommendation Requested

I'm partial towards Selle Royal Lookin saddles myself as I sit back on saddles where it spreads out the pressure from being isolated on inside of the sit bones. These saddles are also a flat profile, which also assist in that. There isn't just one particular sweet spot, I tend to move around

Re: [RBW] continuing to ride desire

If I was feeling adventurous I'd go to around Fayetteville, AR. I can't tell you specifically where. I bet word of mouth on location would be most fruitful. As for what's happening . I ask myself just what is happening anyways ? Is it what the media says, what people say, what numbers say

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus = Joe's Custom

Regarding the backwards SP clamp and the exclusion of brake bridge cable stops, considering Riv is invested in their own brand of canti brake as well as v-brake it's self-defeating to exclude one brake type or the other from any of their frames. On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 2:40:40 PM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus = Joe's Custom

t the dictates themselves from being challenged on their validity. On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 6:37:05 AM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote: > It would be very difficult to run a rear canti on this type of frame. > > On Sun, Jan 2, 2022 at 6:22 AM Garth wrote: > >> Regarding the backwa

Re: [RBW] ISO Frame Saver.

It's odd that the original post was removed shortly after it was posted. I tried to reply but it was gone. I'll use Boeshield spray for my next frame. FWIW, Progold has a "Steel Frame Protector" spray of their own. It's shipable from a few online retailers. Frame Saver was bought by Problem

[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus = Joe's Custom

Yes it's likely the sp clamp is for the protos only as they do odd things with protos sometimes. The canti was mentioned in the Dec 10 blahg. Here it is in all it's brevity. *Here are some things we're working on. You may be familiar with some, but probably not all:* *4. Two V-brakes. We nee

[RBW] Re: Bike storage solutions: 5 or 6 bikes, fenders

A great way to store all the bikes in the world would be to never need to store them in the first place, yes ? They only appear, manifest, "on demand", as the need arises or called upon. Laugh as any may, it's apparent to me this is already happening as I speak, that the entire "world" as I/we

[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

Love the sparkly Pumpkin !!! Choosing your own paint is priceless isn't it ? Admittedly I've been burned out on all the Riv blues(blahs) and greens regardless of the shade so this is quite sunshiningly refreshing. Love the cantilevers and to me at least a "classic" 3x drivetrain where you can

[RBW] Re: High and wide versus low and narrow drop bar for off road riding

So it sounds like you're looking for a "just right for you" balance between a wider bar and it's height for your given bike and your inherent riding sensibilities. I word it that way because cookie cutter formulas and cliche's are really good for selling clicks on the web pages but they all fai

[RBW] Re: New Sam Color

Grilver . Bla . Call it like you see it. It looks like Midwest road spray on a winters day. Colors are where it's at ! There's enough grays and blacks in the bike world. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to

[RBW] Hunqapillar Bottom bracket size ?

Greetings, Anyone know the BB size for an XD triple using 24/36/48 rings on the H ? I use a Tange 110mm on my Bombadil, for reference . I've not found a trace of info here or on the net. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Bottom bracket size ?

Hi Ginz, I currently am using 135mm Phil 7sp FW hubs with multiple sets of wheels. I may go to a 9sp. cassette one day, but I don't see what difference that would make regarding the BB length. If you have further thoughts on this, please do share! I'd use the same 110mm Tange for the Bombadil i

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Bottom bracket size ?

I do friction shift Ginz !! Always have ... always will :) I've stuck with FW's all these years because I have a stock of NOS and barely used Sachs FW's. . . . and the cogs just last and last and last ! I switched to Squirt chain lube last year and I seem to get even less wear on them. I

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Bottom bracket size ?

Yes Geoff, That helps! IRD uses Tange specs, but even the Shimano is very very close specs. As of last year, Riv told me they use only Tange. BTW, the only difference between a 107 and 110 Tange/IRD is on the left, non drive side. The Drive side length is the same. Is your H the standard color

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Bottom bracket size ?

Yes Geoff, That helps! IRD uses Tange specs, but even the Shimano is very very close specs. As of last year, Riv told me they use only Tange. BTW, the only difference between a 107 and 110 Tange/IRD is on the left, non drive side. The Drive side length is the same. What is the color scheme of y

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar Bottom bracket size ?

Wow Goeff . . . . I swear every photo I see of the grey/kidney bean colors they look different!! Some look more steelish blue . . . some look like a dull grey. I realise the lighting , as well as the white balance on the digital cam has a lot to do with it though. Did they offer the grey/orang

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

Lookin Moderate Saddle Style of riding : Just Me Riding :) Like most of us, you just ride. 'Nuff said. 2 Bikes . A Bombadil and a custom Franklin Frame -- 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 bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

Yeah samh, I get that about leather saddles ! Riding them is like a sit bone torture test for me also. I really wish I could ride one, but I couldn't when I was 14, nor can I 3 plus decades later. I've found pretty much ALL theories on bike seats mean nothing to anyone other than to the person

[RBW] Re: camera recomendations?

The most simple camera of all is a Smartphone ! Only a few settings to deal with, and it's always on. Quality depends on the camera of course. I use a Droid Razr Maxx HD, and they photos are perfectly fine . Battery life will run circles , days around any point and shoot . *This coming from

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Be GOOD to Yourself ... get some Phil hubs . The VO hubs ? What about freehub bodies or other parts in the future ? I don't think so. XT hubs ? Do you like messing with adjustments and greasing them ? If so .. go for it.If not ... get the Phil. Or, the White Industries at leas

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Hey Tony I believe the confusion is the symbol they use looks a degree symbol, but it is obviously spoke count !! Lickton's in Chicago has always had the best prices on Phil hubs :) $329 for the rear cassette, that should help ! http://www.lickbike.com/productpage.aspx?PART_NUM_SUB=%27

[RBW] Re: Fast Freds!

FWIW Patrick . also check out hibike.com , bike-discount.de and planet-x-bikes.co.uk for Schwalbe Tyres and all bike parts ! -- 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 fro

[RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

wrong either way of course make it fun and enjoy the ride :) Don't let anyone On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:06:52 PM UTC-4, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Hey Garth, that site is fantastic! Thanks for passing it along. Hey since > you use the FW Phil hubs, what FW's

Re: [RBW] Re: VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Europe Tony ! ... Europe ! Deore and LX in silver 36 hole. http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1754/trekking.html -- 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 emai

[RBW] Re: Custom Appaloosa Update

That sounds like it will be one sweet bike ! For those debating about the 40/26 chainring choice, you seem to miss the part about Liesl's rear hub choice : A Phil Rivy . That is a freewheel hub. Likely she will be using a 13t low cog, maybe a 12t if she has them. I could totally see hav

Re: [RBW] VO Touring Hub vs XT?

Tony , XT Silver, Front and Rear 36 hole :) http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-xt-front-hub-t780/rp-prod67245 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-xt-rear-hub-t780/rp-prod67242 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: So what's the best degreaser to use these days? (was El Duke...)

I use Oasis Biocompatible, Dishwash/All Purpose Cleaner these days . If you found El Duke to be excellent then this should be doubly so. I didn't find El Duke to be very good myself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group

[RBW] Re: Tips for Bikepacking with a backpack?

Yes entirely doable. As a teen a friend of mine and his father would ride across Wisconsin from Minnesota some 350 miles each way with only a backpack. Tips ? None. Either you have the desire , or you don't ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

Forget about this rule, that rule any and all rules .. even no rules ;) Really ... just forget about everything that does not serve you to the Highest Degree of Goodness . and Be the Truth :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

[RBW] MUSA Shorts - Assistance with Sizing

I am seeking some assistance with MUSA shorts sizing. I've read the Riv page and all, yet I do not go by "general" sizing(it means something different to every manufacturer), only by actual, garment measurements. So I'm hoping there is someone who is handy with a tape measure with a Medium

[RBW] Re: FS: Deore XT Rear Derailer & Royal Gran Compe Brake Set

I assume by the specs the MD739 is the GS/Mid cage version ? -- 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] MUSA Shorts - Assistance with Sizing

Yes Aaron ... it does help !! Sounds like I may want a Large or XL. I wear pants and shorts with the waist overly large, and use the belt to take up the extra. Most of my shorts are in the 34-36 inch waist relaxed range. Does the belt in these come right out on it's own ? The Riv page say

[RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

I found this one on IRD's website about as elegant as you're going to find. http://store.interlocracing.com/irdfrdecl.html -- 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 fr

[RBW] Re: WTB elegant FD adapter 28.6

Of course . one can always just get a genuine 28.6 clamp FD :) The 105 , Ultegra and Dura Ace FD's ( FD-5500 FD-6500) and such of that time frame and older All work wonderfully, as do many Sun Tours. I even use a 105 double with a 26/36/50 triple on one bike. A 105 FD clears the Bombadi

[RBW] Re: Hard ass saddle

You likely already know about these guys, I've not needed them, though I surely could have in the past ! Saddle restoration . So yes plastic based saddles can last not forever ... but a mighty long time :) http://www.recoveredsaddle.com/ -- You received this message because you are s

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

Nice Patrick I've done it many a time here in O-Hyo .Ho hum such a beautiful day at the start not a cloud in the sky, nothing on the radar. An hour or so later as some clouds gently roll in . hark I hear what ? Thunder of course ? Where am I ? In a small,

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

You can change the color any time you Wish ! On Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:17:32 AM UTC-4, LeahFoy wrote: > > Well, I'm not happy. What if the new mixte is even more fabulous than my > 9-month-old Betty? What if the new bike comes in lipstick pink or the > Glorious red? Wha

[RBW] Re: Morning ride, Proto-Appaloosa Mystery Bike

Well Gee this "Mystery bike" has been a Mystery for far too long now . lol. Anyone have a clue when they'll actually "Sell" them ? Or any size ranges ? Or anything other than a glam shot ? ♥ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: New Mixte?

They should paint one is a sweet Pastel Pink , with Lavender accents :) I'm a Guy, obviously, but that combo is awesome looking. In the 80's I had a KHS racing frame that was that color combo and it was awesome !! -- You re

[RBW] Re: Too small MB-3, need help with Dirt Drop, bar rec's

As mentioned, the Bosco Bar would not work for you at all here, as it sweeps wy back close to the rider and is designed for long TT frames. I'd use Alba bars and a tall Quill (like the Nitto MTC-04 tall) adapter and a threadless stem with a +6 or 10 degree rise myself. The Technomic is okay

[RBW] Re: 120mm cassette hubs

http://www.compasscycle.com/hub_gb_hf.html *Note:* The cassette bodies are made from aluminum, and should be used with > high-end cassettes that have a carrier hub for all but the smallest three > cogs. > >- Shimano/SRAM-compatible >(8-, 9-, 10-speed) >- Campagnolo-compatible >

[RBW] Re: 120mm cassette hubs

If someone had the conviction to still build 7 speed cassette hubs in 135mm, I'd buy them today. Better yet, hubs that are customizable with different size bodies and axles. But the Mind is fickle I want more ... no , I want less ... I want this, that and the other. Oh wait just wha

Re: [RBW] Re: 120mm cassette hubs

ts be any different ? On Monday, September 23, 2013 4:17:15 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 09/23/2013 04:03 PM, Garth wrote: > > > > If someone had the conviction to still build 7 speed cassette hubs in > > 135mm, I'd buy them today. > > What is your

[RBW] Re: ISO 26" Tour Wheelset.

If you know of someone who can inspect and tension them properly, REI sells 26" wheels with Deore Hubs and Sun CR-18 rims. I would not even mention these unless they were tensioned up properly by someone with skill, as of themselves as they are, very weak tension and not ridable for very long !

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

It's just an opinion .. an Apple isn't an Orange so if you don't like one or the other it doesn't make one or the other any better than the other. Two distinctly different racks. Yes, they are Racks, as fruit is fruit, but the similarities end there. BQ contradicts themselves o

[RBW] Re: BQ on Mark's rack

The Nitto Canti rack is the M12. They also make a M12SL, made from tubular stainless steel. 250g/215g. http://www.alexscycle.com/campee-1/camping-carrier/nitto-m12sl.html I use the 2 struts on top to attach Mark's rack to the Bombadil crown instead of the tang, and it is as solid as it needs

[RBW] Re: "Road" vs. "Mountain" quill stems: why?

Traditions die hard ! I agree with you though. To me the Tallux stem is an answer for a tall stem, but there are better answers also ! If you need a tall stem , indeed, why make it in a -17 degree angle ? Kinda of a headscratcher to me . You're rising it with a tall quill, then negating it

[RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

Do you really want wind* proof *pants Clayton ? Good quality softshell pants btw, are going to cost more, but their durability is outstanding for the most part. I wear some Marmot Scree pants in the Winter and just love 'em. The time to by these if cost is an issue, is in the Spring. Scree

[RBW] Re: Winter cycling pants

Sierra Trading Post is a great place to shop indeed. As I do not wear wool, I have found med. weight long underwear bottoms of Comfortel (very soft cotton like polyester with some lycra) to be outstanding. I've worn them for years and am amazed they still have them !! They have them in lightw

[RBW] Re: Off-pavement riding

The bike biz is always looking for new angles to sell "gravel race bikes" the latest . Variety is always good ! All that I have seen are disc brake only though. I'd likely have a frame made that can disc or canti or calipers , or at least the latter 2. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Off-pavement riding

While more choice of bikes is a good thing ... limiting them to disc brakes is not. To me this just a way to promote disc brakes for road bikes ... lol. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: FS- A Pair of Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700x50

These are available ever still ! $150 for the pair including USA Postal 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+uns

[RBW] Re: Tektro brake setup

I tried the 720's on my Bombadil and had no problem setting them up in a jiffy. there is nothing wrong with the brakes themselves, it's only the stock hanger that is worthless. Just use a regular ol' hanger, the basic ones . If you don't have one handy, any bike shop worthy of being called

[RBW] Re: Tektro brake setup

In using the regular ol' "cheap" straddle carriers, I've always found a nudge to the left or right works just fine and it stays in place , without the need for any thing to "lock" it into place, as the Tektro carriers do. My fav canti's are Original Deore BR-MC70, which have no tensioning at al

[RBW] Re: Tektro brake setup

Here's what I mean about being slightly off center with the carrier . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai

<    2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   >