Re: [RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne vs A. Homer Hilsen

Dorothy, I did see that, I could take almost every part from the Bleriot and use them on the Homer but on the Sam I would need new brakes. Not a big deal but I do like those side pulls. On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 11:17 AM Dorothy C wrote: > Different brake styles would be the main thing, now that

Re: [RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

Thanks Eric, nice review. On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 9:50 PM Eric G@rs wrote: > Russ posted a more complete review of the Hillborne a bit ago. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0I6PY0cvo > Sounds like he liked it so much that be bought one of his own! > > Eric G@rs > Menlo Park > > > > > > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: TangeSeiki 118 BB, Suntour NOS XC Expert 1 1/4 front derailleur

Perfect Garth, thanks. I will do that. On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 7:07 PM Garth wrote: > Joel, Fwiw, you could keep the fd and use a Shimano 31.8mm shim with it. > Nashbar/Performance bike sell them for $3 plus $1.99 shipping. I've done > this and it works great, and won't mark the frame if

Re: [RBW] Rearview mirrors: necessary, effective, recommendations?

Absolutely. Good thread, as noted above I use a mirror but will surely use my head a bit more to let motorists think about my intentions. I do it now anyway but Steve is correct, as we age our bodies don’t always let us do all we want too. After 2 back surgeAries and a variety of others I know

Re: [RBW] NOS Cyprus Grand Bois 650bx 32

Spoken for On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:26 PM Joel wrote: > 2 NOS Cyprus Grand Bois 650bx32. Asking $70 shipped. > > > > > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

Cyprus. On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:22 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Cyprus, sorry > > On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:12 PM Joel wrote: > >> 2 NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32 in original package, stored in dark >> basement, not humid, not dry. >> >> $70 shipped or best of

Re: [RBW] FS: NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32

Cyprus, sorry On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 2:12 PM Joel wrote: > 2 NOS CYPRESS Grand Bois 650bx32 in original package, stored in dark > basement, not humid, not dry. > > $70 shipped or best offer if this seems high. > > Thanks > > Joel > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Nick, how do you like a 36 as your tallest and what is your FE/Cassette? The smallest outer you can get now is a 40, so someone could do a 40/26, On Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 11:22 PM Nick Payne wrote: > Should be fine. Veloduo in the UK sell exactly that combination: >

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

So it is better? On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 7:14 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Yep, it was bad growing up in Long Beach, CA. in the '70s. The smoky air > I'm looking at right now was every day then..your throat hurt all the time > and the horizon was brown. It's much better now and may actually stay

Re: [RBW] Re: I found a nice shoe for riding without clips and straps

Jack, I sold a few pair on these lists and eBay. Top dollar on eBay. I lived those shoes for my narrow feet. All gone now. On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 1:18 PM Jack K wrote: > Joel wrote: > >> Now those look like bike shoes. I used to wear ones like these for >> years. >>

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Very nice. On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 6:55 PM Will Ashe wrote: > My recently completed new-to-me 65cm AHH. > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Stay safe Joe. On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 6:55 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > It's definitely not awesome. I'm in Novato, Marin County, and at 4pm > Saturday 8/22/20 it's freakin` *dark* out there! The fun really begins > tomorrow morning with a 5-hour dry lightning warning. Yayyy!!!  > > On Saturday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Who is using bike lights?

That does it, I’m getting red socks, seriously. Also a good excuse for red T’s. Thanks Deacon. On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 8:10 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I came up with my daylight visibility strategy from observing redwing > blackbirds,

Re: [RBW] Re: Who is using bike lights?

Patrick, I think he is referring to the study I posted above. It is not on my computer but on my ipad or I would post it here. It is under one of my posts. Here it is, https://www.roadbikerider.com/incisive-new-studies-on-cyclist-visibility-d3/ On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7:33 PM Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

; It helps so much to be aware of things especially as one's flexibility > isn’t what it once was. > David > > On Aug 21, 2020, at 7:15 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > > > Yeah, it had flaws for sure . I’ve lost all of my words should say giving > away all of my cycling jerseys and I’m g

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

t didn't help you get recognized as a cyclist any better. > That fluorescent shirt is going to tell the drivers don't run into me > (whether it's a pedestrian, cyclist or construction worker!) much better > than a black shirt, and this study didn't test for that. > > Toshi > &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Who is using bike lights?

Thanks Nick On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:35 AM Nick Payne wrote: > I have the Niterider Solas on several bikes. I use it in blinking mode, > and it's easily visible from several hundred metres away in bright > sunlight. It also has an optional seatstay mount that you can use, which is > another

Re: [RBW] Re: Who is using bike lights?

Thanks. You are right about US drivers, Unless they also are cyclists most are clueless On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:36 PM aeroperf wrote: > > Interesting subject all around. > > Airplane studies, for both the Air Force and the FAA, indicate that 4 > cycles per second is the optimum flash rate

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Medium cage derailleur

Conway, what are you asking for it? Is it black or silver? Any pics? Thank you Joel On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 12:53 PM Conway Bennett < captainconwaybenn...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a medium cage 10 speed ultegra rear derailleur that has seen little > use in my parts bin. > > > On Friday,

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

John, I have one ready to go. Not from RBW one, I think they are out of stock. On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7:57 AM 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Joel > > Have you considered the Tange BB RBW sells via Merry Sales?? Should last > a lifetime with

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

Paul, sent a PM. On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 9:08 PM Paul Brodek wrote: > Feel free to disregard if you've already scored. But I generally want to > know what chainrings somebody's shifting, and maybe a little bit about the > frame, before matching them with a front derailleur. Yeah, most anything

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

but I doubt it will protect me from testers, which was the cause of my 2010 car accident which kept me off the bike till recently. On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 7:56 PM Joel Stern wrote: > Thanks Eric. I don’t ride at night, now that I am retired I get out early > as I can especially in th

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

I read a study that pretty much said that https://www.roadbikerider.com/incisive-new-studies-on-cyclist-visibility-d3/ On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 6:55 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Joel: I'm glad you were not hit, > > Ads appear from time to time advertising the "brightest tail light" and > while I've

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

Thanks Eric. I don’t ride at night, now that I am retired I get out early as I can especially in the heat. On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 6:58 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Joel: > > There are many lights out there that will make you more visible

Re: [RBW] Who is using bike lights?

Some lady coming out of a store parking light decided she could beat me (going straight on the road) less than 200 feet away. Really pissed me off. Then on my next turn a white BMW driven by a kid from another lot came up really fast trying to avoid stopping before turning. I usually cut

Re: [RBW] Re: Who is using bike lights?

Thanks Julian. Me too on the close calls. People think either it is just a bike, I can beat it before it gets here or my favorite, they are just stupid. Now this does not take into account those not paying attention. On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 6:47 PM Julian Westerhout wrote: > Joel, > > Glad

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

What about Tange Sakae On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 10:16 AM Mark Anderson wrote: > I meant to add that the Origin8 cranks tend to be inexpensive and sold > without chainrings, this they don’t come with the wrong rings. > > > > Mark > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

Bill I will pm you On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 2:41 PM Bill Schairer wrote: > I have a Superbe that looks to be unused, Superbe Pro band clamp that has > been used (substantially shorter cage and less bulk than the Superbe), > Shimano fd-1055 that appears unused, and Shimano fd-5000 Sante showing >

Re: [RBW] WTB: Suntour front derailleur double

It is 28.6 On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 2:02 PM John Casteen wrote: > I may have it. What's your down tube diameter? > > > > John > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Dorothy I tried to leave you a private message but I’m not sure if you’ve gotten it or not please let me know. Thank you, Joel On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 11:32 AM Dorothy C wrote: > Joel > I have a Sugino XD2L 165 triple bought from Rivendell that has under 500 > miles on it. I replaced it with

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

NIck, very nice. On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 6:59 AM Nick Payne wrote: > I just use a Sugino XD and replace the outer ring with a chainguard. On > this one, which is also 165mm, the chainguard is just an old chainring with > the teeth cut off and smoothed, and the chainrings are 38-26: > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

If a triple it is ok. There are no doubles that I can find to suite me with a 165mm arm. I will get a triple and hardly ever use the large, like on my Bleriot. I need 26 or 24 for hills, I am using a 6 speed FW and that is the rub. If I had a 32 in the rear then maybe. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at

Re: [RBW] Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I put in another order for a Sugino today, 46/36/26. That will work for me. I had two they look like seconds and I really do not want a new crank that looks like it was pitted. I am disappointed with these and think there are some 2nd quality ones out there. I will soon see if the next one will

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

I need a new crankset, for a new bike. On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 7:06 PM Jason Fuller wrote: > Can't you just replace the outer ring with the Riv guard, and the 36 with > a 38? Or are you needing an additional crankset? > > > > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] anyone deal with SPA Cycles in the UK

Thanks Joe, I did not see that. Are you happy with the Sugino crank you have? They’ve sent me 2 both with what I think are Mars from taking them out of the mold but not sure. Joel On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 7:13 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > The site says no shipping outside of UK right now. > > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Thanks Joe but I’d rather go with a if possible 46 or 48 38 and 26 for 24 On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 5:20 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Utah Trikes has FSA Gossamer cranks in 165. 52-39-30 isn't what most of us > are looking for, but you can ditch (or just not shift to) the 52 and > replace the 30t with

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has the almost perfect crankset for me

Thanks Linda, I will look at these, you never know. On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM Linda G wrote: > I'm in a similar situation, needing a double crank in 165 with low > gearing ( 42-26). I have a White Industries VBC road square taper on one > bike and Sugino OX 601D on the other. The White

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

Thanks Garth, looks great, could not find it with a 165mm. On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 4:15 PM Garth wrote: > > > Have you seen these Andel cranks Joel, they're 110 BCD 170mm straight > arms from Andel, who is a well known quality crank manufacturer. They also > happen to make Rivs Silver crank.

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone using SunXCD Exceed cranks?

Thanks, I know Peter, he is going to build some wheels for me. I wonder if this makes for a wider Q than using the 110 adaptor? The shop in the YK can do it all, I an just not versed in the Pro 5 V chainrings. I have almost always used the Zephyr but sold my other one on a bike (kicking myself

Re: [RBW] Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

There is also the Nitto Billie Bar that Riv has.. On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 7:49 PM Mackenzy Albright < mackenzy.albri...@gmail.com> wrote: > For those of you contemplating wider albatross bars, there's a custom bar > builder on Instagram doom.bars who has been making an albatross style bar > in

Re: [RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

There is one here in CroMo

Re: [RBW] New Frame

uth in Long Beach. > Nice talking with you. > Jon > > On Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 8:35 PM Joel Stern wrote: > >> Jon, the last measurement, 3+ times was in the 80.645 area. Years ago >> when Grant measured me it was 82 or 83. I know even though I have lost 2” >> after 2 back sur

Re: [RBW] New Frame

h your old bike? > Sometimes I feel I could use a smaller frame. Maybe I'm getting oldI was > looking at a 55 Atlantis. > Jon > > > On Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 6:03 PM Joel Stern wrote: > >> Thanks Jon, it's a 50cm. I really wanted an orange Appaloosa but the 50cm >&

Re: [RBW] New Frame

Thanks Jon, it's a 50cm. I really wanted an orange Appaloosa but the 50cm is just a better fit for me. My 55cm Bleriot is a tad big for me, that was my excuse for getting a new frame. It will be a simple build with my favorite parts. On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 7:49 PM Jon Dukeman wrote: > Nice.

[RBW] Re: Path Less Pedaled will review a Riv!

I've only seen them do a Velo Orange review, this should be interesting. On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 11:55:33 PM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote: > > I don't know what the reader/viewer overlap between the Riv list and the > Path Less Pedaled list is like, outside of Michael Mann and myself, but

[RBW] Re: A Good Bike Stands the Test of Time

Very nice, I wish I still had any one of the Roads I had purchased. On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 9:00:59 AM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > A WTB post for a Roadini or a Road model on the list got me to thinking > how good a bike my Road has been. I am, I think, the 4th owner. A pic of >

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

ay Beach FL > > On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:58:29 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > >> I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I >> figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiwan but am not sure, the Sugino probably >> is as well. >> >> Any e

Re: [RBW] Re: Speedometer, wired or wireless recommendations.

https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/cateye-rd310-strada-slim/124645/p?utm_source=google_products_medium=merchant_producte=500126=us=CjwKCAjwmrn5BRB2EiwAZgL9orqIIzblpWn7DRF55PVWoPe_yHkSDUYZB_-EvULSbn7SbqYRWCV_xhoCfLgQAvD_BwE=aw.ds > > Cheers, > > -Jack K. > > On Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 4

Re: [RBW] Speedometer, wired or wireless recommendations.

Thanks Ryan. On Sat, Aug 8, 2020 at 5:12 PM Ryan M. wrote: > Garmin’s various computers or Wahoo’s gps units are what the world has > moved onto. I have a wahoo element bolt that I like. Requires no sensors > and the battery lasts a long time. It seems to not lose gps signal like the > garmins

Re: [RBW] Speedometer, wired or wireless recommendations.

y bike; average speed; elevation gain and > loss; calories expended,* popularity rating, chance of winning lottery. > > * ***FWIW*** > > On Sat, Aug 8, 2020 at 2:39 PM Joel Stern wrote: > >> I always loved my Cateye Astral, seems they are gone. Researching leaves >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: Speedometer, wired or wireless recommendations.

battery. > > Carl > On Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 1:39:16 PM UTC-7 Joel Stern wrote: > >> I always loved my Cateye Astral, seems they are gone. Researching leaves >> me no real choices. Looking for mph, time riding, total miles, no loss of >> settings when changing

Re: [RBW] Re: Speedometer, wired or wireless recommendations.

> -Jack K. > > On Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 4:39:16 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I always loved my Cateye Astral, seems they are gone. Researching leaves >> me no real choices. Looking for mph, time riding, total miles, no loss of >> settings when

[RBW] Speedometer, wired or wireless recommendations.

I always loved my Cateye Astral, seems they are gone. Researching leaves me no real choices. Looking for mph, time riding, total miles, no loss of settings when changing a battery. If I go by online reviews there seem to be no very good choices. Thanks -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

John, I ordered that and the Sugino. The Sugino is MIJ, the Velo is MIT. The Velo triple feels hollow, I am waiting for the Sugino to come to do a side by side. I am leaning heavily to the Sugino as I have had good luck with them in the past. Thanks for your thought, hope all is well. Joel On

[RBW] WTB: Suntour Skewers

Longshot but I would love to find a 135mm rear Suntour Skewer, they made some for the mountain groups when they offered a 135 rear hub. Also a front skewer. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks B17 Special ti green

Looks brown on my screen. I bet it is a nice saddle. On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 7:57:33 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > More selling of the things I'm not using. > > Used, mostly before I got it, broken in but not massively. > Kind of a rare color for the ti model now, let's call it >

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

this in the pictures on the > VO website if you look. I spend way too much time looking at bicycle > parts... > > No complaints with the function. > > Laing > Delray Beach FL > > On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:58:29 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > >> I was going to

[RBW] Re: FS Brooks B17S Imperial

Great deal but I don’t know if I would like a cutout. On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:27:42 PM UTC-4, Fullylugged wrote: > > One of our locals opted for Selle Anatomica over Brooks so there is a > honey color B17S with the slot available for $50 plus postage. He says > about 500 miles on

Re: [RBW] Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

oblems at all. > > Not up to TA standards, but very nice and reasonably priced. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy > YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > > On Jul 30, 2020, at 3:58 PM, Joel Stern > > wrote: > > I was going to buy a Sugin

[RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

for me. > > On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 3:58:29 PM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I >> figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiwan but am not sure, the Sugino probably >> is as well. >> >&g

[RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

https://velo-orange.com/collections/cranks/products/grand-cru-110-fluted-triple-crankset-24x34x48t On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:58:29 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I > figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiw

[RBW] Re: Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

Here is a link if interested, I would order a 165 On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:58:29 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I > figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiwan but am not sure, the Sugino probably > is as w

[RBW] Has anyone had experience with the Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple Crankset

I was going to buy a Sugino XD 600 but they are about the same price. I figure the Grand Cru is made in Taiwan but am not sure, the Sugino probably is as well. Any experience or options? I have never dealt with Velo Orange but their reputation seems to be good. Thanks Joel -- You received

[RBW] Re: Not even a fistfull of seatpost!

So then my Bleriot is not too big for me.. It is Grant style sizing. Great picture, thanks Patrick. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 4:03:06 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I have to admit that a small part of my motive for posting this photo is > to yank the "just ride" chain -- even though

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks again On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM R Shannon wrote: > Joel, > > Currently using Garneau Fit Sensor 2. > So far so good. > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 29, 2020, at 10:33 AM, Joel Stern wrote: > >  > > T

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks Rich, those longer rides are in my past for now but who knows what the future will bring. Di you know the model name that you like? Thanks On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 10:09 AM RichS wrote: > Joel, > > For rides under 50 miles I like the Zoic padded spandex liner under Riv > MUSA shorts.

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks Chris. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 7:09 AM Christopher Cote < christopherjamesc...@gmail.com> wrote: > Boure. They still make the kind of shorts we wore 20 years ago. > https://www.boure.com/ > > Chris > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike shorts/ Liners

> On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 7:50:49 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I have been on the hunt for bike shorts or liners that had just that >> small chamois like they had about 12 years ago. The only things I can find >> now have a huge bad in the bottom that make

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

ch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Joel: >> >> I wear I padded spandex liners with my cycling shorts. I find they help >> cut down on chafing. >> >> Adidas and Under Armor both make unpadded liners. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

ois liners? I also hate the > huge thick pads in many lycra shorts, but I've worn old Kuchariks under > Rapha touring shorts and found them very comfortable. But my wool/chamois > shorts are quite old. > > > > On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 5:50 PM Joel Stern wrote: > >> I have

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

rts. > http://www.bicycleclothing.com/Mens-Touring-Shorts.html > Its all I wear in warmer weather. Steve > > > On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM Joel Stern wrote: > >> I have been on the hunt for bike shorts or liners that had just that >> small chamois like they had abou

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

ebsite and they still appear to be in > business. > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > Sent from my Atari 400 > > On Jul 28, 2020, at 4:50 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > >  > I have been on the hunt for bike shorts or liners that had just that small > chamois like they had abou

[RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

I have been on the hunt for bike shorts or liners that had just that small chamois like they had about 12 years ago. The only things I can find now have a huge bad in the bottom that make it a very uncomfortable experience to ride in. I would rather just ride in shorts and underwear than those

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

w.mentalfloss.com/article/58191/11-ways-kids-used-soup-their-bikes > > > On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:05:05 AM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> Thanks Rich. I really am fighting doing to a freehub. >> >> >> -- > You received this message because y

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

But I do see them on the Riv site. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:55 AM Joel Stern wrote: > Paul, sounds great. I never see these hubs come up on eBay. > > On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:36 AM ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > >> Joel: >> >> I just converted an old White Industries M

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Paul, sounds great. I never see these hubs come up on eBay. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:36 AM ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Joel: > > I just converted an old White Industries MI5 hub from 130 to 135 so it'd > fit on my Atlantis. White gave me a little end cap that I screwed in on the > non-drive side. It

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Thanks Rich. I really am fighting doing to a freehub. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:13 AM RichS wrote: > Joel: thank you for raising this topic. I have a 126 Campy rear hub that > I’ve considered using in 130 spaced dropouts. > > Garth: thank you for relating your experience and providing the

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

; to measure so I can't say for sure. > > > On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 8:56:13 AM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> >> Thanks again Garth, I thought it had to be centered. >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

rom lock nut to lock nut equidistantly, you > need the longer axle(in this case solid), an extra 4.5mm of spacers added > to *both sides, *and the bolt-on nuts. The spacer(s) need not be one > solid unit, you can mix and match. > > > > > > > On Monday, July 27,

Re: [RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Nate, that is what she told me.. thanks for the chuckle. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 8:16 PM Nate in Oakland wrote: > Hi Joel, > That makes sense to me! I use mine a ton so I’ve found value in the > relatively high cost. Adding it to your wife’s car is also a major > deterrent! > > Nate > > -- >

Re: [RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

l 27, 2020 at 7:47 PM Joel Stern wrote: > >> This bag looks great, how much bigger is it than a banana bag/sack? I >> have the Kevin, now renamed at Riv, I think the smallest bag they offer and >> while it fits my essentials I would like to be able to carry a camera and >>

Re: [RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

This bag looks great, how much bigger is it than a banana bag/sack? I have the Kevin, now renamed at Riv, I think the smallest bag they offer and while it fits my essentials I would like to be able to carry a camera and also a light jacket when needed. How bit is this bag in reality?

Re: [RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Nate, by the time you buy the bike carrier for the hitch you have at least $600 invested. Being retired I try to watch the dollars a bit more plus it is not something I will use often. To be honest my only use right now will be when I bring my berliot and Atlantis to the shop to get the drivetrain

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

d leaving in the trunk, I got one of these for my wife's > car in case I meet her somewhere and it is a long way back: > https://allen.bike/products/ultra-compact-bike-rack > > Edwin > Nashville > > On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 5:34:41 PM UTC-5, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

n that bike in all those > years though ! > > I believe I used the 10x1 174 solid axle. Wheels Mfg. has all the > necessary parts. https://wheelsmfg.com/products/hub-parts.html > > > > > On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:22:52 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I beli

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

h has two outboard legs. > Wiper still hits 'em so I just went back to the 2. > > Dave > > On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 6:34:41 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I used to use a Thule then I went roof rack. Can’t do that now due to >> lifting. I have a sedan and

Re: [RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

y 19, 2020 at 3:34:41 PM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I used to use a Thule then I went roof rack. Can’t do that now due to >> lifting. I have a sedan and my wife has a Crosstrek, would like a rack for >> 2 bikes I can use on both. What are you using and/or recomme

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

Nice photography. On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: > > COVID gave me time to spruce up my website and > it's at a point where I'm comfortable making it public. The majority of it > is dedicated to riding and the surroundings I'm

[RBW] Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

I believe the answer is yes but I want to make sure. Also, what needs to be done in addition to spacers! 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

Well ! > > > > > > > On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 5:44:38 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> So the eBay story, the seller will no longer answering my messages, eBay >> and paypal are no help. Reported to CC company, took card off of paypal and >> bank

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

it will not be a problem, just a pain until I can file a report. I have told him not to ship it, all of my documentation is now printed out and in a file. I hate when I screw up. On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 4:27 PM Joel Stern wrote: > > Yes I have discovered that. Thanks > > On Sun, Jul 26, 202

Re: [RBW] Zepfal HPX size for 55cm Bleriot

56 Homer took a size 4. > David > > On Jun 13, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > > My Zefals have gone missing, I think I would need q size 3. Any one know > for sure? > > thanks > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

You have every "right" to request a > refund. Your choice of course. > > > > On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 2:52:43 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote >> >> Thanks Garth, I just bought them. Finally negotiated no shipping fee. >> >> >> https://ww

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

MAS went on to making hubs, headsets, cranksets, bottom brackets >> and bottle cages. >> >> The products were deservedly well-received. They were beautifully >> designed and made. They gave superb, reliable service >> >> The firm has since folded. We can find no sign of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

> On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 10:52:51 AM UTC-7 Joel Stern wrote: > >> Brewster, that was the only thing I could find. I may just take a chance >> and buy the NOS hubs I found. Thanks >> >> On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 11:10 AM Brewster Fong wrote: >> >>&g

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

k! > > > On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 8:04:54 AM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> They seen to have worked with campy for a bit. Any info is appreciated. >> >> Thanks >> >> Joel >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Anyone ever hear of a parts builder OMAS.

They seen to have worked with campy for a bit. Any info is appreciated. Thanks Joel -- 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] Looking for NOS Suntour Superbe, Sprint, Cyclone hubs,

Front & Freewheel rear only. Let me know what you have? 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] NOS Suntour hub question

I hate to ask this but I have never used XCPro hubs. What’s with the grease coming out of the sides? I assume this is wiped away when being built up. Sorry for my being uninformed, always used Superbe and Cyclone before. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

I used to use a Thule then I went roof rack. Can’t do that now due to lifting. I have a sedan and my wife has a Crosstrek, would like a rack for 2 bikes I can use on both. What are you using and/or recommending? Thanks. Joel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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