Re: [RBW] Dynamo Lights

2019-03-31 Thread John McBurney
Thank you so much for the discussion. On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 12:34 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > The only quibble I would have with the Supernova is that it has what I > would call an “American” beam pattern, which is basically a cone of

Re: [RBW] Friction down tube shifters

2019-03-25 Thread John McBurney
The Suntour Superbe Pro’s are excellent if you can find a pair...If they pull enough cable. I have been told that 9 speed is finicky about ghost shifting when going friction. Certainly I’ve have had just the experience you describe with my pre-Silver Riv DT shifters (don’t know how The compare to

Re: [RBW] Acorn Bags for sale

2019-03-26 Thread John McBurney
I have these exact bags in black and this is a great deal. Acorn bags are hard to get, made only in small batches by a home based business. They are beautifully well made. The fabric Martexin Wax is a little coarser than Sackville Sack waxed cotton but is made in USA by a family owned business in

Re: [RBW] Re: Original Rivendell Mountain Bike

2019-04-04 Thread John McBurney
How does this bike compare to the Bombadil? Just eyeballing it, it seems similar John On Thu, Apr 4, 2019 at 7:40 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Interestingly the rarest original Riv looks most like the current ones. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

2019-03-29 Thread John McBurney
... but I’m hedging my bets. As a knowledge worker I don’t have a choice. John W McBurney MD Neurologist On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 10:38 PM John McBurney wrote: > Helmet. > > On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 10:37 PM Mark Schneider > wrote: > >> Good evening, >> >> A rece

Re: [RBW] To Helmet or not

2019-03-29 Thread John McBurney
Helmet. On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 10:37 PM Mark Schneider wrote: > Good evening, > > A recent experience has made me curious on everyones opinion of wearing > helmets. To some, it seems against the standard Rivendell ethos to wear a > helmet. In this case as in others (clipless pedals)I stray

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Lights

2019-03-31 Thread John McBurney
I somewhat misadvisably decided to open the light to see whether it even was an LED or incandescent. It has a single LED. The lens is truly impressive but devishly difficult to get back in with the correct orientation. Right now it’s together but the lens is vertical. I think it projected down and

Re: [RBW] Race Report from Norcal High School Mountain Bike Racing League

2019-02-24 Thread John McBurney
Go Gauchos! John On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 6:27 PM Bill Lindsay wrote: > This is not as off-topic as you may think. Grant is deeply interested in > how my team is doing. > > As many of you know, I'm an assistant coach, ride leader and team mechanic > for El Cerrito High School Mountain Bike

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-26 Thread John McBurney
I think Rivs are long trail bikes and do best rear loaded. At least that’s what my Bombadil tells me. On the other hand my Salsa Casaroll started life as a mid trail bike but has been converted to a low trail (38 mm mechanical trail) with a Soma LT touring fork and it hates a rear load but does

Re: [RBW] 1996 Bicycle Guide Steel Tubing Throwdown

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
In the new book Japanese Steel there is a section on tubing. It seems tat even as Japanese Steel like Tange Prestige and higher end Ishiwata steels were eclipsing Columbus and Reynolds, the branding was more at the level of the frame maker. It was also common to mix and match tubes.

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
Wow. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. You must have some great stories to go with those pictures. John On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 3:57 PM Craig Montgomery wrote: > Owen, Deacon, Kiley, > You bet. The bikes invite "messin' with." I remember reading the early > catalogs where Grant would make

Re: [RBW] Carradice Super C Pannier question

2019-03-01 Thread John McBurney
Based on your description of the way you use your panniers I would suggest checking out North Street Bags. They aren’t cotton canvas. Much lighter and more waterproof though. Boutique Portland bag maker. I have a lot of bike bags (Ortlieb Acorn Sackville Carradice) and love em all but these are

Re: [RBW] Carradice Super C Pannier question

2019-03-01 Thread John McBurney
yeah when you commute you don’t leave your bags on the bike. That said there are properties in a bag that either work in an environment like PDX or they don’t. I have found that over time I use my North St. Bags consistently because they are easy to mount very waterproof and a good size.They have

Re: [RBW] Re: Carradice Super C Pannier question

2019-03-02 Thread John McBurney
 On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 1:46 AM Craig Montgomery wrote: > These are the guys I'm sure. Tough as nails. Super C rears are huge. > You'll master the hook thingie up top pretty quickly. You have to position > the bottom (slideable) hook for the specific struts of your rack. I use > Nitto Big

Re: [RBW] Carradice Super C Pannier question

2019-03-01 Thread John McBurney
nd. I have not given them serious consideration > before. I will give them a better look. They do look like nice bags. I must > admit I’ve been a little off-put by the price. But if they give value over > time, they are a bargain (like my Lone Peaks - going on 27 years now). > >

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-26 Thread John McBurney
http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/appalachian-gravel-growler/ On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 8:57 PM tom horton wrote: > I did the blue ridge parkway, front royal to n.c. several years ago, the > paved road. it was pretty darn hilly, but gorgeous…there was/is a good > guidebook to cycling the parkway.

Re: [RBW] Atlantis build - how retro should I go on the drive train?

2019-02-22 Thread John McBurney
I’ve got a fairly large stable of high-ish end bikes with a variety of drive trains ranging from 6 speed to 10 speed shimano but honestly only partially shimano because my all weather commuter is a belt drive internal gear bike and my 87 paramount, Dahon P9 Folder and Salsa Cassaroll low trail

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
Sorry the date doesn’t work out for you but let’s go ride soon! John On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 7:17 PM Pam Bikes wrote: > Great event! I'm not sure I can commit since I have so much going on in > Charlotte. This will be the start of our BikeCharlotte event and I'll be > introducing Bike

Re: [RBW] Re: FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-27 Thread John McBurney
Any advice on panniers for the big Nitto racks would be appreciate. I have a bunch but have found fit to be a issue with some. John On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 6:14 PM John Bokman wrote: > Tom, could you tell me what kind of panniers you used with this rack? > Looking at the triangulation of the

Re: [RBW] FS big nitto front rack 34F

2019-02-26 Thread John McBurney
Hoping to do some multi day bike trekking through the blue Ridge on it this summer. Maybe the Appalachian Gravel Growler this fall Very lucky to have it come to me. I’ve got a lot of bikes. It’s rapidly becoming my favorite. John On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 2:06 PM tom horton wrote: > that’s a

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadini handlebar ideas

2019-02-21 Thread John McBurney
I have Nitto bullhorns on my Bombadil. I’ve done a lot of road biking with drops and mountain biking with minimally swept back flat bars. I’d never ridden a swept back bar of any sort except for a test ride. It took a few minutes to adjust to the bullhorn bars but especially when combined with

Re: [RBW] Bombadil Info

2019-03-16 Thread John McBurney
I’ve been reading the new book “Japanese Steel”and it has certainly made me appreciate the quality of the Japanese frames and also the tech of their tube sets. Thanks for the info. The Bomba should feel,right at home sharing the garage with my 87 Waterford Paramount Any idea what steelwas used

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Info

2019-03-16 Thread John McBurney
I don’t suppose you have your receipt and SN around do you?  On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 7:53 PM Chad wrote: > Wow. It’s quite possible that they sold more than one silver and gold > Bombadil. Seeing the pics of your gorgeous bike makes me miss my old Bomba. > > -- > You received this message

Re: [RBW] WTB: Racktop Riv bag in Large (TrunkSack, Big Loafer, etc)

2019-03-17 Thread John McBurney
Hi. I’ve got a large trunk sack I could part with. Like new condition. John On Sun, Mar 17, 2019 at 3:44 PM Reed Kennedy wrote: > The rear rack on my Jack Taylor tandem looks so lonely unladen. The rear > fender requires it for support, but it seems the yearn for more. > > I’d like to give it

Re: [RBW] Re: New Rosco Cargo Mixte

2019-03-17 Thread John McBurney
Those are really nice kickstands. Much stronger that Pltescher. Easily adjustable height. On Sun, Mar 17, 2019 at 7:46 PM Drw wrote: > One of the VO dual leg ones. Can’t remember the name but it folds up onto > one side like the pletscher dual leg > > -- > You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] 40mm tire question

2019-03-13 Thread John McBurney
I love compass tires too. I run my switchbacks 49s at 28 psi front and 32 psi rear and is a magic carpet. I also have Barlow Pass 38s regular casing on my low trail Modified Salsa Cassaroll That I run at 50 and 28s that I run at 80 on my vintage Paramount. John On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 6:46 AM

Re: [RBW] 40mm tire question

2019-03-13 Thread John McBurney
I have Compass EL Switchback Hill 48x650b on my Bombadil with fenders. I scored a set of Panaracer Pacenti Quasimoto 2.0x27.5 that I thought might use for some planned bike packing adventures. Does anyone have any experience with this tire? John On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 6:13 AM Chad wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread John McBurney
> On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 8:06:17 PM UTC-5, John McBurney wrote: >> >> Sorry the date doesn’t work out for you but let’s go ride soon! >> >> John >> >> On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 7:17 PM Pam Bikes wrote: >> >>> Great event! I'm not sur

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-03-07 Thread John McBurney
likely camping at Paris Mountain, but > there’s a slight chance I may have to cancel at the last minute. Are > reservations suggested/recommended, or would I be ok just showing up that > day? Thanks, > > ~Mark > > > On Mar 7, 2019, at 13:08, John McBurney wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Midweight Hoody Recommendation

2019-03-19 Thread John McBurney
Although not a hoody, I have found Portland Cycleware long sleeve merino wool jerseys to be incredibly useful as a daily rider and bike commuter. They are heavy weight wool. Don’t cause me to itch at all. Look good on the bike or for a beer afterward. Sooo comfortable warm but never hot. John

Re: [RBW] Re: Question on matching rim - tire width

2019-03-20 Thread John McBurney
The velocity nobs rim is really good. Not pretty but sturdy, functional wide and NO BS. On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 5:47 PM Ash wrote: > All, much appreciate your comments. I learned a bunch of interesting > details! Thank you. > > I'm considering Dyad. But I've also been told that the A23 OC

Re: [RBW] FS Tweed Banana Seat Bag

2019-03-18 Thread John McBurney
I’ll take it John On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 5:16 PM Kelly wrote: > 125.00 shipping included lower 48 > > https://share.icloud.com/photos/0CaPI-SOwoEr6ZbORzErrCcIA#Home > > PayPal MasterCard visa accepted > > Kelly > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Info

2019-03-18 Thread John McBurney
My paint is incredible for any 11 year old bike. But that said I’m not surprised. The guy I bought it from is more of a runner than a cyclist. He is a dentist and his wife an attorney in a WV college town that is an exurb of DC. No kids. I’m into old school 2 channel audio. I have some decent tube

Re: [RBW] ATLANTIS TEASER

2019-03-18 Thread John McBurney
What a great story. How tall is Mark? John On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 8:58 PM Tom Horton wrote: > Not totally a teaser. This bike will be for sale by May. Just now i'm > trying to ascertain a fair asking price range for it. > > In 2007 or 2008 my friend mark and I bought two toyo atlantis

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Info

2019-03-18 Thread John McBurney
Here is the reply from the dentist I bought to Bombadil from: “Not his. I bought it new from Rivendell and had them custom paint it for me. I think they had Joe Bell paint it. That’s the original paint. ” Lightening strikes twice John On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 1:53 AM Chad wrote: > I don’t

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Info

2019-03-19 Thread John McBurney
Are Bruce Gordon Rock and Road tires still available? John On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:30 AM Chad wrote: > Forgot to include the thread link. > > > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/5zVJH4V2txA/r6PI3as5DAAJ > > This is why I ended up putting the 650Bx43 (45 measured width) Rock n

Re: [RBW] Re: Bombadil Info

2019-03-19 Thread John McBurney
thanks. Ill check your website. John On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 11:45 AM br...@bgcycles.com wrote: > Yes - they are in stock and shipped every day in 2 sizes 700 x 43 and 650b > x 43 both sizes are available in Blackwall or Skinwall. > > > On Mar 19, 2019, at 8:01 AM, John

Re: [RBW] Any UnRacers in Franklin, Tennessee?

2019-03-21 Thread John McBurney
I hope will consider participating in the SE 25th Anniversary Rivendell Ride (SE Riv Ride) on May 3/4/5 in Greenville SC. John On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 10:51 AM Andrew Turner wrote: > This is my first post so if this isn't the right place to look for this > kind of information, let me know! > >

Re: [RBW] Re: RIVENDELL All Rounder for sale

2019-03-21 Thread John McBurney
I think you should sell it to me for $100 On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 11:08 AM Dave Grossman wrote: > Get some pics up! > > > On Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 9:51:43 AM UTC-5, Lee Taylor wrote: >> >> Original owner, 1996 All Rounder. 59 cm, extended head tube, S@S >> couplers, 26 inch wheels. >>

Re: [RBW] Quick release rear rack basket or crate?

2019-03-21 Thread John McBurney
https://www.trekstorecincinnati.com/product/bikase-dairyman-q-r-rear-basket-universal-251367-1.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjw7MzkBRAGEiwAkOXexCA7bQOD1WAJVqrwNzA7dDufLOXdN6Pr-V_DqHum7rgj2NY62ogDShoCfr4QAvD_BwE On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 12:35 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I'm thinking of something quite large

Re: [RBW] Cargo e-bikes are an amazing concept, but the options are imperfect

2019-03-21 Thread John McBurney
Look around here. There is a pretty sophisticated cargo e bike scene in Portland and these guys are real pros. https://www.splendidcycles.com John On Sat, Mar 16, 2019 at 10:26 PM Kolby wrote: > Hi all, > > Looking for some help/feedback on the topic of cargo e-bikes -- not > specifically

Re: [RBW] Quick release rear rack basket or crate?

2019-03-21 Thread John McBurney
This would look a lot classier on a Riv. https://www.peterborobasket.com/peterboro-rear-rack-bike-basket/?sku=RearRack-B=CjwKCAjw7MzkBRAGEiwAkOXexGFBqQluI5phrutDTa1fGAqpC3rmd5-91RsSJgGP76-dQ9PKNAoPHhoChx8QAvD_BwE On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 12:35 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I'm thinking of

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell tinkering..

2019-03-21 Thread John McBurney
I’ve read Japanese Steel and found it fascinating since it covers the time back in the mid-60’s and early 70’s when I was coming up and the European bikes - Raleigh, Botetechia etc were aspiratational and Japanese bikes were what I, as a high school student, could afford. I may have lusted after a

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Saddlesack XS Olive

2019-03-20 Thread John McBurney
 On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 6:12 PM DarinM wrote: > > https://www.google.com/search?q=strawberry+clamshell=1CDGOYI_enUS692US693=en-US=sivn=lnms=isch=X=2ahUKEwjDk4fT3pHhAhWQ-p4KHdjvD4cQ_AUoAnoECAwQAg=320=451 > > Darin > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-02-14 Thread John McBurney
Paris Mt is a really beautiful park. It is the oldest SP in SC. It was the original watershed for Greenville up until Just after the civil war when the watershed was moved to Table Rock. The roads from Paris Mt to downtown are not the bike friendly-est. Are you planning to ride from there to

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-02-14 Thread John McBurney
Yes. Falls Park. https://www.greenvillesc.gov/167/Falls-Park John On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 9:51 AM lconley wrote: > Is that taken on the curved one-sided suspension bridge in downtown > Greenville? > > Laing > Cocoa FL > > >> >> Here’s my Bombadil. > > -- > You received this message because

Re: [RBW] SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-02-14 Thread John McBurney
That’s what I’d advise. It’s 5.5 mile from PMSP to the Swamp Rabbit Cafe. Well start there each day. There is parking at a nearby church. On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:32 PM George Rosselle wrote: > I will drive from the park to town to wherever the meeting point will be. > > -- > You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B wheels?

2019-04-10 Thread John McBurney
I think that the rim is the issue. Then disc or rim. I had a set of 700 c disc wheels Built up with Velocity NoBS 32 spoke rims. No pretty but very strong and cost effective. Atlas without eyelets and polishing. I spec’d Sapim Strong spokes. Sapim uses the same steel for Strong which is as I

Re: [RBW] PSA: Slick go-fast Rambouillet on Seattle CL

2019-04-06 Thread John McBurney
Man that’s a sweet deal on a beautiful bike! Don’t let it slip away. John On Sat, Apr 6, 2019 at 5:25 PM DarinM wrote: > I thought it was listed at $1400 when I posted it last night. Am I > mistaken? Still a good deal, let us know if you pick it up Collin! > > Darin > > -- > You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Slick go-fast Rambouillet on Seattle CL

2019-04-08 Thread John McBurney
On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 1:35 PM Collin A wrote: > I decided against it. Its a killer deal, but just too similar to another > bike I have, so I can't rationalize getting another one just cause it's a > good deal. > > Hopefully it goes to a good home soon, though, before I have a change of > heart,

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: Slick go-fast Rambouillet on Seattle CL

2019-04-08 Thread John McBurney
On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM John McBurney wrote: > > > On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 1:35 PM Collin A wrote: > >> I decided against it. Its a killer deal, but just too similar to another >> bike I have, so I can't rationalize getting another one just cause it's a >&

Re: [RBW] Medium Saddlesack Side Pockets

2019-04-14 Thread John McBurney
I’ll check but I’m pretty sure. The side pockets are big. What size tube? 700x32? John On Sun, Apr 14, 2019 at 8:18 PM 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > How large are the side pockets on the medium saddlesack? Can you fit 2 > rolled up tubes in

Re: [RBW] Last Call: Parts donations for San Diego BSC hubbahubbah tandem

2019-04-14 Thread John McBurney
I have a brand new VO Crazy bar and quill stem. I decided not to use em. If you can use em they are yours. John On Sun, Apr 14, 2019 at 8:34 PM Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles < 4824...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey All! > > We're in the last phases of finalizing everything for Riv and our

Re: [RBW] Medium Saddlesack Side Pockets

2019-04-15 Thread John McBurney
bout neglecting to mention tube size > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > > On Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 8:55:57 PM UTC-4, John McBurney wrote: >> >> I’ll check but I’m pretty sure. The side pockets are big. What size tube? >> 700x32? >> >> John >&g

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: 2000 58cm Atlantis $675 complete bike

2019-04-16 Thread John McBurney
Wow. What a beautiful bike at a crazy price. It would be a perfect fit. Sigh. John Greenville SC On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 10:06 PM Jonathan D. wrote: > Let me know if he will ship. Amazing price. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: 650B wheels?

2019-04-11 Thread John McBurney
These sure are pretty https://www.ebay.com/itm/SunXCD-Wheelset-high-flange-hubs-polished-alloy-rims-650B-x-36-hole-130-OLN/202580928557?hash=item2f2ac3a82d:g:jeoAAOSwPgxVTHk2 John On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 12:49 PM Collin A wrote: > That's also like $800+ for a pair of wheels there Joe... > >

Re: [RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

2019-05-15 Thread John McBurney
I’ve got motolites on my Bombadil and they are great. On my 650b bike with Paul levers they are very strong and modulate well. They are very adjustable including toe in. Because of the range of adjustment you can use them on a variety wheels and bikes. It might be possible to run both 650b and

Re: [RBW] Coffee Grinder Question

2019-05-24 Thread John McBurney
Yeah it’s a Zen practice. Just breathe. John On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 1:12 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > To All: > > I was inspired by the recent discussion of hand-cranked coffee mills to > purchase a Mueller Austrian grinder: > > >

Re: [RBW] FS - 62cm Breadwinner Continental Complete Bike

2019-05-27 Thread John McBurney
I sent it out to a lanky friend here in Greenville. Beautiful bike and great deal! John On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 7:44 PM John G. wrote: > I bought a Weigle posted on this list. I don’t see how this is different. > I think it’s fine to post it here. > > That’s a beautiful bike in my size at a

Re: [RBW] Ergon grips/ map, waive, Jones bars

2019-06-05 Thread John McBurney
I have Jones HBar on a Soma Wolverine that I commute on. I too had wrist pain when the bar was taped and have put Ergon grips on with excellent results. John On Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 10:41 PM Drw wrote: > I have a set of Jones copied soma bars on my bubbe (Jones was out of > stock). They are

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's now offers wider, more padded tape

2019-05-29 Thread John McBurney
Ergon makes a variety of fine grips IMHO. John On Wed, May 29, 2019 at 5:17 PM John Phillips wrote: > Has anyone tried this new cushioned Newbaum's yet? > > I'm looking for something to replace my cork grips: something more easily > replaced/renewed and about the same diameter. > > Thanx, > >

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: NEW Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent + Titanium Stakes

2019-06-22 Thread John McBurney
I am tempted but have a nice Fly Creek This is a really nice tent. Somebody should jump on this. Does it include the footprint? John On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 11:02 AM Jack K wrote: > Last call on the new Big Agnes Copper Spur *+ titanium stake package* > before it heads to eBay. Now $350 + $15

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: MIT Atlantis 53cm

2019-06-13 Thread John McBurney
It’s an amazing build. I know a young woman with a 78 PBH who left teaching after a really bad experience and now works at the local non profit bike shop who it would be perfect for but it’s way outside her price range. John Greenville On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 12:33 PM Joseph Bernard wrote: >

Re: [RBW] FS 62cm Hunqapillar ff $1300

2019-05-10 Thread John McBurney
I’m not in the market for a bike but I am curious about the fenders. Is this a 700c bike? John On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 11:31 PM Kurt Manley wrote: > Hey Rivsters, > > I guess this is a bit of a feeler post as it's a little contingent on > another bike I'd like to buy but I'm offering up my 62cm

Re: [RBW] Velocity NoBS vs. Atlas?

2019-04-30 Thread John McBurney
I went through the same decision process when rebuilding my wheels before doing the C/GAP ride last Oct. I was loaded out with bike, panniers and rider at 290 Lbs. My wheels were 32 spoke on a belt drive IGH bike. The trail was in pretty bad shape and in portions near Paw Paw WV there was deep

Re: [RBW] Re: Singletracking/Offroading with Dynamo Lights and Hubs

2019-05-01 Thread John McBurney
If I’m in a situation where I think I might need a More light for a period of time during a bike packing adventure I might be tempted to carry one of my many battery lights to use as a supplement. I do find the beam pattern of the IQ-X to be compelling though. The very worst night ride I ever

Re: [RBW] Plus Tires for GBW

2019-05-01 Thread John McBurney
I didn’t see the follow up post where you said 27.7 which is obviously 27.5. I struggle with the same question. I have a 650b/27.5 Bombadil running Compass extralight Switchback Hill 48s which I absolutely love. These tires are magic. I will not comment on flats due to a superstitious nature.

Re: [RBW] Plus Tires for GBW

2019-05-01 Thread John McBurney
700c? On Sat, Mar 30, 2019 at 8:04 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Post options for plus tires for Gus Boots Willsen here. Keep in mind the > stated max from Riv is 2.8”. > > Maxxis (I think Riv. went with the Ikon Plus for at least the L

Re: [RBW] Plus Tires for GBW

2019-05-01 Thread John McBurney
That’s right John On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 5:40 PM ted wrote: > I believe John is asking if your GBW has 650b (aka 27.5) wheels or 700c > (aka 29er) wheels. > > > On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 1:33:27 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> John asked "700c?" >> >> What are you asking, John? >> >>

Re: [RBW] 60 Cheviot complete

2019-05-01 Thread John McBurney
Very nice. Tempted but... On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 7:28 PM scott minor wrote: > It pains me to part with this bike but I must as I am moving countries in > a couple months and only have room to keep one bike. > > I bought the Chev frame/fork new from Riv in ‘17, Rich built the wheelset > w a

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread John McBurney
I agree, running a light in the daytime front and rear has meant fewer encounters with motorists. I have a dynamo only on the Bombadil but I really like it. My new Bush and Mueller IQ-X is always on I don’t have to think about it. I du have a rear light hooked up too but also run a bright 100

Re: [RBW] Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-29 Thread John McBurney
I was really thinking about gravel riding where you might encounter occasional stretches of single track and when you might need to push into the night to make a goal, make up for lost time, get back on schedule. When I was doing 24 hour MTB races I thought it was important to have the main light

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-05-02 Thread John McBurney
o night >> minimum. You might roll the dice and come in without a reservation, I don't >> know the history of this park, but there are not that many campsites. >> >> >> >> On Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 1:35:52 PM UTC-5, John McBurney wrote: >>&

Re: [RBW] Re: SE Rivendell 25th Anniversary Celebration May 3/4/5 Greenville SC

2019-05-03 Thread John McBurney
Hi Well meet at Swamp Rabbit Cafe at 4 pm. Where are you staying? John 503-433-5136 On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 12:11 AM lconley wrote: > I am in Greenville with my Sam H. What time Friday does the ride start? > > Laing > Cocoa FL > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Does anyone have any knobby tire suggestions for a 52 Clem H?

2019-07-04 Thread John McBurney
I don’t know if they are available since he recently passed, but what about Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n Roads? John On Thu, Jul 4, 2019 at 3:01 PM Matthew Naftis wrote: > I'm travelling to Colorado in a couple of weeks, and think I may need > something more than the stock Kendas that have, so far,

Re: [RBW] For Sale. Early Rivendell

2019-07-10 Thread John McBurney
Really beautiful bike. I hope you find it a good home. So sorry you find you aren’t able to use it I’m 73” or I’d be tempted. John On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 2:13 PM Norman Michaels wrote: > Unfortunately, I've aged out of riding my Rivendell. I loved it and would > like to see it go to an

Re: [RBW] Is this Compass tire usable?

2019-07-02 Thread John McBurney
I’m not a tire expert but I do have Compass tires on 4 bikes and run 28 c tubies on the fifth. If it was me I doubt I’d run it. But let me say that I had a very similar tire destruction running Marathon Supremes commuting through the SE warehouse district in Portland. It lead me to adopt really

Re: [RBW] Re: Leather Saddle Care

2019-07-07 Thread John McBurney
Thanks On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 9:28 PM Fullylugged wrote: > Cabinet makers wax with beeswax and lanolin has worked for me. > > > On Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 7:37:21 PM UTC-5, John McBurney wrote: >> >> I have several leather saddles on various bikes. For example I have a &

[RBW] Leather Saddle Care

2019-07-07 Thread John McBurney
I have several leather saddles on various bikes. For example I have a vintage brooks B17 Pro, and a vintage a Ideale model 90. I try to take really good care of them. I have covers for rain and I use Obenaufs LP. As well as occasional Proofhide or Martexin Wax. These are older saddles. No idea how

Re: [RBW] Hand-Cranked Coffee Grinder Recommendation

2019-04-21 Thread John McBurney
We have a Kyocera coffee grinder and it is a typically perfect Japanese product from a company founded on making high tech high quality ceramics which is what the grinding wheels are made of. It’s slow (think Kevin Kostner In Dances With Wolves) but never heats up the grind, and is almost

Re: [RBW] Re: Reviews Heron Randonneur

2019-04-22 Thread John McBurney
Really great deal as is but could be repainted and made very fancy too. Frame is nice enough that out would be well worth what ever you wanted to spend on paint Nitto components Honjo fenders etc. Or you could just ride it. http://www.heronbicycles.com/rand.html On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 6:51

Re: [RBW] Re: Dealing with verbal harrassment on the road

2019-04-23 Thread John McBurney
One of the guys who used to work on my bikes was a bike mechanic in Charleston had a customer who was an instructor in the Marine Recon School, a small part of the Corps similar to the Navy Seals. A passionate cyclist, he routinely carried a Glock even on the bike. He was riding down a two lane

Re: [RBW] Re: 58 Ram on EBay

2019-04-24 Thread John McBurney
I’ve heard 6 fingers can be a problem. https://images.app.goo.gl/2cctQ9QbPdy3Y6ybA John On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 12:02 PM sameness wrote: > I scaled the photos and figured out it was indeed a 58cm, sent an offer > because I need it like a sixth finger, and then somebody else nabbed it. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Friction vs Indexed

2019-04-10 Thread John McBurney
I think both have their place. The analogy I used is digital versus analogue audio. I love my turn table and records but by golly I love the precision and convenience of my digital setup too. I originally got into friction way back in the 60s then rediscovered it more recently when I got fed up

Re: [RBW] Re: Mystery bike in April Blahg

2019-04-25 Thread John McBurney
How about Gold berry? John On Thu, Apr 25, 2019 at 11:35 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Agree. Would not be a lot to ask for just one bike model to be named after > a woman. But, hope springs eternal - maybe the Anniversary Mixte will have > a feminine name!

Re: [RBW] What high security locks are people locking their bikes with?

2019-04-23 Thread John McBurney
I like the Abus Bordo Granit folding locks myself. On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 4:37 PM David Bivins wrote: > Almost the same as Shoji - pitlocks on wheels and seat post - but with a > black and yellow "Fuhgeddaboutit" Kryptonite lock. Here in NYC it can be a > challenge to find something small

Re: [RBW] FS 58 Carver titanium coupled $1200

2019-09-10 Thread John McBurney
Very, very nice. Why are you selling? John On Mon, Sep 9, 2019 at 11:18 AM lukeheller wrote: > > FS 58.7cm ETT Carver titanium coupled fr/frk/hs/rack/brakes/seat collar. > Stem/bars/der not included. $1200. Replaced brake pads and headset right > before PBP. Fits 700x35 + fenders. Low trail

[RBW] Re: FS 58 Carver titanium coupled $1200

2019-09-10 Thread John McBurney
On Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11:18:34 AM UTC-4, lukeheller wrote: > FS 58.7cm ETT Carver titanium coupled fr/frk/hs/rack/brakes/seat collar. > Stem/bars/der not included. $1200. Replaced brake pads and headset right > before PBP. Fits 700x35 + fenders. Low trail geo, no shimmy!! Matching Soma

Re: [RBW] Re: Does anyone have any knobby tire suggestions for a 52 Clem H?

2019-09-12 Thread John McBurney
What about the compass knobby tires? https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/700c/700c-x-42-hurricane-ridge-tc/ If you are worried about sidewall cuts get the endurance or endurance plus casing. John On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 10:51 AM masmojo wrote: > Well, I guess I'm late to

Re: [RBW] WTB: 60cm Rambouillet

2019-07-30 Thread John McBurney
Yes. I looked at each of my bikes tonight. Each gave me intense joy.  On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 9:18 PM John W wrote: > Anyone who is Marie Kondo’ing their bikes, by chance? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To

Re: [RBW] Identity Crisis Sale: Nitto, Sackville and more

2019-08-06 Thread John McBurney
I would like the Bikeabike bags. John On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 2:26 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, Friends! > > Since acquiring a Clementine, I’ve been moving and swapping bags and racks > and bars and having an identity crisis as I navigate having two

Re: [RBW] Identity Crisis Sale: Nitto, Sackville and more

2019-08-06 Thread John McBurney
Hah. Not surprised On Tue, Aug 6, 2019 at 7:22 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > Hi John, I’m sorry but the bags have sold. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 6, 2019, at 4:18 PM, John McBurney wrote: > > I would like the Bikeabike bags. > > John > > On Sat, Aug 3, 2

Re: [RBW] PSA: S Coupled Rambouillet on Craiglist $1000, Montana

2019-07-20 Thread John McBurney
Sorry it didn’t work out. Such a nice bike. I really love that lugged Steel Nitto stem. John On Sat, Jul 20, 2019 at 5:08 PM Karl wrote: > Good job! If it doesn’t work out, I’d love first right! And yes! Better > pictures!! > > Karl > Nashville, TN > > -- > You received this message because

Re: [RBW] PSA: S Coupled Rambouillet on Craiglist $1000, Montana

2019-07-18 Thread John McBurney
Karl There is a guy in Missoula who is moving to Greenville SC next week. If you want to to get the bike and have it delivered to Greenville LMK. John On Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 7:37 AM Karl wrote: > Thanks Robert! May be worth the scenic drive!! > > Karl > > -- > You received this message

Re: [RBW] Re: WTT: Brooks B67 for B17 or Cambium

2019-07-25 Thread John McBurney
I have a b17 in brown. Used lightly. Also a brand new brown Professional with steel rivets. John On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 11:47 AM Justin Schoop wrote: > Sure, send a few pics. Thanks > > On Jul 25, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Robert Hakim > wrote: > > John, > > I have a black B17 narrow I'd be happy

Re: [RBW] Smaller tires on Cliffhanger rims? Snoqualmie (44mm) or small as 38mm? Sam Hillborne 700c

2019-09-28 Thread John McBurney
I run tubeless compass 38 rear and 42 front on cliffhangers with no problems John On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 9:59 AM Pancake wrote: > Taken with a grain of salt: another forum post says that Velocity told him > 38mm was fine for the Cliffhanger - > >> I spoke to Velocity and they are confident

[RBW] Saddle and Related Sale

2019-09-26 Thread John McBurney
I have excess saddles that need new homes. Nothing wrong with em just going in a different direction Vintage Ideale Model 90. In really excellent vintage condition. Perfect for a vintage touring bike. $125 Brooks Pro. New (one short ride). Brown, steel rivets chrome rails $60 Brooks B17 good

Re: [RBW] ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

2019-09-27 Thread John McBurney
In the bright daylight neon clothing is helpful. I have a very lightweight Descent nylon neon wind vest made for runners that I wear during hot weather. During fall and spring I like my Sugoi reflective and convertible jacket-vest. It’s neon when it’s daylight, but covers your torso in reflective

Re: [RBW] Smaller tires on Cliffhanger rims? Snoqualmie (44mm) or small as 38mm? Sam Hillborne 700c

2019-09-29 Thread John McBurney
ge sealant seeps a bit of > orange residue on tan sidewall tires and I'd rather avoid that if the > performance of the sealants is about the same. > > I'm guessing that the tubeless stems are all about the same, just need the > right length for the rim size, right? > > Abe > > On Su

Re: [RBW] Smaller tires on Cliffhanger rims? Snoqualmie (44mm) or small as 38mm? Sam Hillborne 700c

2019-09-29 Thread John McBurney
Another thing to consider if your doing a custom build is to use Sapim Strong spokes. Sapim uses the highest strength stainless alloy in the Stongs - came as C X-ray bladed spokes while DT uses a lower grade steel in heavier grade spokes. The combination of a heavier gauge high strength spoke with

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