[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo Nov 2 and 3. Rivendell to exibit

2019-10-31 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
And while filling their bellies, don't forget to empty their hands of merchandise/buy those bikes! And bags maybe? -Kai -- 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

[RBW] Question about wide tire fit on 700c rims

2019-10-28 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I ride a huge Rosco too (2 actually), with cliffhangers set up tubeless (on one). Paul's right, you've got to get the bead centered in the channel and it'll still be hard, but nowhere near impossible, and yeah, tubeless rules. At that size tire and with those rims, you'll be in heaven. You'll

[RBW] FS: Hubbuhubbuh M complete tandem - $2,500 - SF Bay Area

2019-10-26 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That's a red hot tandem! and deal. You cut that housing length around the seat tube perfectly! Mine was a little long, I just removed it in favor of running housing under the stoker's top tube (as my stoker at 8 can't reach the pedals yet, next summer), that way the stoker's feet don't rest on

[RBW] steerstopper experiment

2019-10-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That's a serious piece of equipment! Looking forward to seeing your repainted quickbeam, is it a 68? But back to the topic of parking stability (which I find fascinating!), I've been making "parking brakes" from 3/4" velcro tape stuck together. This velcro belt holding my front brake lever

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale - Gilles Berthoud Arabesque saddle - black. Used on one ride

2019-10-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Sorry if I offended you Jeff (or the outbidder). Outbidding happens all the time here in Brooklyn with real estate, it's the joy of getting over asking price, usually with cash! So maybe I'm not right, but it still seems a little shady to offer it up only to rescind and delete everything due to

Re: [RBW] Re: For sale - Gilles Berthoud Arabesque saddle - black. Used on one ride

2019-10-13 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've got no dog in the fight, but outbidding might not be a good thing on this forum. You set a price, someone replies first with an offer to buy, and done. That said, I'll give you $65 if everyone else backs out. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I don't have any White Industries or Chris King hubs, but I'd love some, especially considering I could ease off of the bell due to that lovely buzz coming off the freewheel. Not that I hate my bell, quite the opposite is true, but buzzz... ..and bearings, awesome easy standard

[RBW] Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
For riding in the desert you might like the Cliffhanger for it's tubeless option, I think the Atlas doesn't do tubeless? That's assuming you're not going sub 40mm with your tires. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: 64cm Clem L for sale ☹️

2019-10-01 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Sorry to hear this bike's causing you trouble, it looks great to me. What size cranks are those? -Kai -- 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

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

2019-09-29 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Handbuilt wheels are best (assuming a good builder), but $145 for a rear wheel was too good for me to pass on, I bought two. I'll get some handbuilt fronts with Dyno hubs I've got, maybe even my own hands if I can find the time. -Kai (60mm tubeless Big Ones/G-ones por vida) -- You received

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville SaddleSack Small

2019-09-28 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've got a tan one and some green sharpies! Custom colorway? Tan can go any which way.. -Kai -- 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] Smaller tires on Cliffhanger rims? Snoqualmie (44mm) or small as 38mm? Sam Hillborne 700c

2019-09-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
$255 Cliffhanger wheelset?! Where? (If you don't mind sharing) I'll take 2 please... -Kai -- 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] Roadeos with 32mm tires and fenders

2019-09-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
There's always the option of splitting the fender at the brake bridge, but you need to get creative with your hardware/riveter, and there's the ugliness... -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem L, orange, w upgrades $1200, size 52

2019-09-26 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
It's not a competition of course, but GO NY!!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem L, orange, w upgrades $1200, size 52

2019-09-25 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Who won?! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Used Hillborne value

2019-09-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I was trying for $800 for my MUSA canti 64 with no luck, ended up with $400 for it. I'll never sell another bike... -Kai On Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 7:15:32 PM UTC-4, Keith Swanson wrote: > > I have one of the early green Sam Hillbornes which is slightly big for me > and am planning to

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
It was awesome! I left the house at 4:30 after just enough sleep and caught a couple trains to meet Roberta in NJ for a pleasant drive up to Minnewaska. We talked of Vegas (but not too much, what with the what happens in Vegas stays rule (though it's not so secret, so I'll whisper it... Leah's

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Hey Mark, I was thinking the same thing but I only know what google maps thinks is the right route to Poughkeepsie. Is there one clearly favorable route? Mostly rail trail? And concerns with catching that last 9:45 train... how long might that ride take moving at a spirited yet leisurely pace?

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-09-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Exactly the one! A fine journal, thanks for posting the digital grab, been meaning to scan it... (Almost let my print subscription lapse!!) -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-09-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
"In my opinion this is the coolest step-through ever made" Wrong! I heard it's been proven a scientific fact that this one's the coolest. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-09-13 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I dreamt of owning this bike (I just set up my 2nd!) It's a sickness, I feel like I must own them all, these Bubbes, the best bike ever made... -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
HUZZAH!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-11 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Thanks Bob! Thanks Roberta! Looks like the earliest I can get to Mahwah train station is 7:34. Then there's an 8:30something that's probably too late. So yeah, if 7:34 in Mahwah can work, great! Does that work for the Garden State parkway too? Maybe 287 is the parkway? If there's a possible two

[RBW] RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-09-11 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Is there anyone headed up early in the morning on Saturday from the NYC area? Or maybe you're passing by the tristate area at dawnish? I could meet most anywhere. I'd be on my unfoldable Rosco Bubbe, but have gas money and a willingness to ride in uncomfortable contortions just to get to a

[RBW] Re: WTB -- BOBish bike. And -- thoughts on this Romlus FS?

2019-08-25 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Looks nice, maybe a bit expensive (a little too new), doesn't take big tires if that's what you're in to. The Brooklyn Bike Jumble's coming up in a few weeks, you could find something there if not here. Or Jamison B., he's selling off stock for rockin' prices... -Kai On Sunday, August 25, 2019

[RBW] Recommend a film camera

2019-08-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Nothing's realer than pinhole photography. Not so good for on the bike snapshots, but if you've got some time to kill and an f64 sewing needle... -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [RBW] Shifting issues on 1st Gen Clementine

2019-08-13 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Possible good news- silver shifters will go on those same thumb mounts on your Clementine, no need to do any grip/handlebar messiness. An easy swap for what you know and love. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Bombadil 68-cm FS or Trade

2019-07-26 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Happiest of rolls to whomever picked up that beauty! More pictures please... -Kai -- 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] Fwd: Riv Huge Mtn Mixte frame - delivered within CA, not shipped

2019-07-17 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
If I hadn't just picked up my 2nd (I now control a third of the world's supply!) I'd have picked this up. It's the best, and that's not just opinion, it's really the best frame ever. If you're over 6'2", I'd bet it'll work for you. Better yet, nobody buy this before I can get my ducks in a row

[RBW] Re: WTB: Schwalbe G-one Speed Performance 27.5x2.35

2019-07-13 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've gotten liteskinned versions for as low as $25!, worth a peek. -Kai -- 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] FS Cheviot Blue 55

2019-07-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Arguably the greatest missionary bike of all time! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] MIT Atlantis and chain length

2019-07-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
New school says two masterlinks and Grant's your uncle, but that might make me like school in summer? I know the skills of chain pinning, and I respect the game, but masterlinks are s easy. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Is this Compass tire usable?

2019-07-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
If you're using it tubeless, you can just stick a repair worm in there and you're back at it in a flash. I get those massive holes fairly often and the worms work every time. This is the one I use- https://www.rei.com/product/144726/lezyne-tubeless-patch-kit -Kai -- You received this

[RBW] FS: Small HubbuHubbuh tandem

2019-06-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That's a crazy good deal, someone will be by with a small envelope of cash in no time. Enjoy your kitchen! -Kai -- 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

[RBW] Re: WTB: 52 Clem L or 45 Clem H

2019-06-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You might need a Dyno hub, they're better than you might think or remember. Definitely worth keeping (and buying) -Kai -- 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

[RBW] Re: Rain Cape Recommendation

2019-06-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That bonus should read cup and cone bottom bracket, not that that's all it could buy you... On Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 8:11:22 PM UTC-4, Dave Grossman wrote: > I am in the market for a rain cape for commuting.  I'd like to keep it well > under $100 if possible, and I'm in the Midwest so you

[RBW] Re: Preparing Riv for Baby

2019-06-18 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Oh my! That baby bike rules. I use a big Rosco to take my 2nd grader to school on the way in to work, sitting on a sturdyish homemade rack. Today I put my my preschooler on there too (but walked beside). The one and only thing that's bothered me with step throughs and kiddos was once they got

[RBW] Preparing Riv for Baby

2019-06-18 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Next summer is your summer of baby cruising, with an orange Yepp mini up front, which you can come pick up as my gift (it's only a little bit dirty) And your canti'd fork! Which you most certainly don't want to test with baby aboard... -Kai -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-06-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Yowza! That's an amazing party train you've got there. Camping done right. -Kai -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires for HHH tandem

2019-06-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Though they rarely get a chance to roll, my HHH and I love our 60mm g-ones mounted tubeless on cliffhangers. And the same tires mounted tubeless, also with cliffhangers, on my Rosco Bubbe are way way way way preferable to tubed when rolling around the mean streets of NYC. I go through roughly

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

2019-05-29 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
And Ergons get even better when wrapped with a nice thin cotton tape. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie

2019-05-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Sub 165 on an XL? That's some long and skinny (I'm long and skinny too (6'8" 200lbs)) maybe the XL will not be as thinly tubed? I don't think many who can ride it are near or under the prescribed weight limit. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] FS: 68 CM Rambouillet Frame/Fork/HS

2019-05-25 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I want this frame! Unfortunately it's too beautiful for my wallet, even at this low low price (wallet egregiously depleted by children end replacement drivetrain parts). Thanks for sharing it with the world -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: 51cm Bleriot

2019-05-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Nice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: FS: 51cm Bleriot

2019-05-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Is her newer bike running those mondo bosco bars? Would love to see pics, but I'll keep an eye out on the bridge in the meantime... -Kai On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:54:09 PM UTC-4, chris feczko wrote: > > Hi all. Bike is SOLD. > > Thanks for the interest > -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Mark’s Rack in Rear of 50 cm Cheviot

2019-05-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You could use short enough screws to attach to both sides of the hourglass, triangulating well enough to support a saddlebag no sweat, with a diving board of course. Would be good for side to side structure/zero sway as well. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] PSA: 67cm Homer on SF CL

2019-05-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I think Will's 6'5", so if you're 6'4" or more, this is your new bike! -- 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] PSA: 67cm Homer on SF CL

2019-05-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'm 6'8", and this would be fun, but my dream Homer is a 69, or maybe a 71 to experience the too big craze. I saw a 6'7"er with a 72cm Colnago and a huge grin at the Brooklyn Bike Jumble yesterday, so yeah, 71 please? -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Aesthetics Issue

2019-05-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Yup, dirt drop has that nice straight line economy. Gets the bar up while sinking plenty of quill. Who said "Just because you can drive 80 mph and some governing body says it's safe, doesn't mean you should"? Regardless of who said it, the same is true for quill extension. -Kai -- You

[RBW] Paul motolite reviews?

2019-05-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
They're the absolute best brakes ever. The adjustability is second to none, easy, solid, precise. The release is quick and easy. They look weird, which is a plus. There's nothing else that comes close, I just wish they were free. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Help Please w/ Stupid Question About Quill Stems & Forks

2019-05-11 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
1 millimeter will do, but if that doesn't get you where you want to be, shortening the quill's no big deal. -Kai (who iften wishes this were an issue for me (my head tubes are bottomless)) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

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

2019-04-29 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've had Shimano and SP hubs and ridden them in nasty bumpy gross goop for years. The light weight of the lamps makes them mostly stay put through the rough stuff, and the hubs keep rolling and sending out power no problems (knocking wood). Important would be to make your wire runs low profile

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2019-04-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Thanks John, Do you find yourself sitting farther forward on the Berthouds? -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-04-18 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Thanks Drw! They're funky, but the price was right (time, I'm cheap) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-04-18 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've been meaning to take some glamour shots of my Rosco Bubbe, but haven't. Anyhoo, yesterday I stopped by 718 cycles as an errand took me through their neighborhood and Joe of 718 took my bike aside for some shots while I checked out their beautiful goods. Here's a link to those pics on

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2019-04-17 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
overall fit and feel of the two saddles is very > different. I'm happy with both. > > On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:03:05 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: >> >> How does sizing compare between Berthoud and Brooks? The widest Berthoud >> is around 180m

Re: [RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2019-04-17 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
imilar reach and saddle-to-bar drop. The B17 Select has far more > miles on it, and is more broken in. The Aspin feels noticeably narrower. > Not a bad thing--the overall fit and feel of the two saddles is very > different. I'm happy with both. > > On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:03:05 PM

[RBW] Re: Berthoud Saddles

2019-04-17 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
How does sizing compare between Berthoud and Brooks? The widest Berthoud is around 180mm, but their sides are much closer to vertical than Brooks', so I'm wondering if their widest models have similar sit bone comfort/measurements to Brooks with 20 or so more millimeters. I love my Brooks B68,

[RBW] New Bike Day! 50cm MIT Atlantis

2019-04-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Every Atlantis should have a skateboard rack. Enjoy it -Kai -- 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.

[RBW] Threadless Headset Questions

2019-04-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The top Allen bolt only does it's job (setting your bearing load) when the stem bolts are loose. If they're tight (the stem bolts on the side) the top bolt can do nothing. Fact is, you don't really need that top bolt and cap. It's not a bad thing to have, but I used to faintly tighten the stem

[RBW] 650B wheels?

2019-04-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
This may sound ridiculous to some, but if I were putting together a new wheelset right now, I'd get whatever brake tracked rims were great (Pacenti, Velocity,etc...) and some disc brake ready hubs (white industries?). I'd then go to work on those rims with a couple of winter's of salty slime

[RBW] Re: Friction vs Indexed

2019-04-09 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Here they are! I think they're yours?, unless it's another friend. If so, you should really keep them. Paired with some Paul's thumbies and they're the greatest thumb shifters around. https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!topic/internet-bob/_NkQDZXqVz4 -Kai On

[RBW] Friction vs Indexed

2019-04-09 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
No reason to have a Friction vs Indexed battle, you can and should have both! Any indexed shifter worth it's salt will have a friction option. So, if my indexing ever goes out or gets wonky, I change over, tool free. But it doesn't, indexing rules... -Kai -- You received this message because

[RBW] Need help with front derailleur adjustment

2019-03-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Did you switch the housing as well? Even if, I've gotten some bad housing in the past... Many folks use brake housing for all shifter runs. If you're running friction out back, it's fine for that, and it's always great up front. Good luck -Kai -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Rivendell Road Re-Build

2019-03-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
It's lovely! And a great candidate for lug lining. Enjoy it -Kai -- 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] Towing a kid bike?

2019-03-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
It's tricky, but I've bungeed front wheels alongside my rear rack. Two connections on the front of the wheel and one to the towed bike's fork. Get it right and it's a trailer (not for riders though) Unfortunately I've no pictures, but I promise it's a thing. I've also tried the upside down kids

[RBW] NAHBS Gus photos

2019-03-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Not sure how many are familiar with the user "bicycle pubes" on the social media, so maybe Cecil's comment slipped by unnoticed, but it's pretty funny. I may not agree with his take on Mr. Peterson and his Mr. Wilson, but Grant was holding a beer at least. -Kai "Cecil March 18, 2019 at 11:54

[RBW] Re: FS- 64cm Wisconsin borne Samuel Hillborne frameset

2019-03-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
And it was a treat seeing you enjoying it two days in a row! (So strange in a world relatively devoid of beautiful big bikes) My takeaway is to never ever sell a bike frame again, unless it's a double. Welcome to the Rivlist! -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] SKS fenders secu clips

2019-02-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You've gotta push harder than you think you'd need to. To give yourself a little more leverage you could sandwich the stays with a couple wood blocks and a clamp, but I think you can do it with the power of will. Good luck! -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] 62cm Hunqapillar complete

2019-02-25 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've got a huge Clem with one whopper of a toptube + a couple kidneys I'd trade for that Rosco! -Kai -- 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] Ride in the wind -- or not?

2019-02-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Headwinds- I'll keep my chin up, not looking at the ground, pretending to go really fast. Tailwinds- hardly exist. In the winter I've always got headwinds on my way to work, and they never end up as tailwinds for the ride home. It's the darndest thing, I suppose I'm affected by something akin

[RBW] Re: Query for Tig Weld Bar Owners

2019-02-10 Thread Kainalu V.
I would say it doesn't, but I'm not especially sensitive to it. So, being sensitive to it, I think you'll notice. Good excuse to hit the ridges carefully with a round file, or better yet, get the nickel finish stripped off completely. My favorite bars are some unfinished bullmooses, good and

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-02-07 Thread Kainalu V.
Yup, homemades all around. I'll post some pics of those asap -Kai BKNY -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubeless questions

2019-02-03 Thread Kainalu V.
Madness! Or silly at the very least. Tubeless valves with no clean and easy way to get the stuff in there? Obviously more general managment was needed at the tubeless valve factories of olde. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Dynamo Hub Frozen?

2019-02-01 Thread Kainalu V.
That's weird, it takes a lot of force to spin that sp connector once it's snugged up, but that freezing rain on Wednesday was certainly part of the equation. You need a bike cover! -Kai BKNY Btw- I've got those brake posts all jigged up and nearly ready to braze, it's just been too dang cold

Re: [RBW] Re: Tubeless questions

2019-01-28 Thread Kainalu V.
There's such a thing as non removable valve cores on tubeless valves?! Or you're talking tubes? And the "goo" is latex, which made me flash back to those pesky latex tubes as a possible ultimate tube for the latex gooing, that they themselves being latex would be good for the goo's adhesion,

[RBW] Re: Tubeless questions

2019-01-23 Thread Kainalu V.
Thanks for conducting that test Nick! Good to know. How long did you run the latex tubes? One major factor I've found in tubeless setups is a seemingly required 2 day window for the latex to form a skin, before that skin forms sealing isn't so great. Maybe the permeability of the latex tubes

[RBW] Tubeless questions

2019-01-21 Thread Kainalu V.
I vastly prefer tubeless to tubes, but 2-3 ounces in tubes and 3-4 ounces in 60mm 700c tubeless, and yes, I think the smallest orange seal is 4 ounces. One thing to think about with sealant and tubes is getting the biggest tube you can fit, that way there's less stretching. Less stretched tubes

[RBW] Tubeless questions

2019-01-21 Thread Kainalu V.
One thing I see marketed is the tube injector that, I believe, is to be pushed over the open valve to pump the sealant into. I think that's a big mistake and a bigger mess. What's easy and clean is to remove the valve core and stick the bottle top right into the valve tube (with the smaller

[RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-01-21 Thread Kainalu V.
Minnewaska state preserve's 22 miles from the Poughkeepsie train station, that's a handy option coming from NYC (or anywhere else, as Poughkeepsie's the center of it all). -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

2019-01-19 Thread Kainalu V.
I had chocomooses early in this thread, but I'm currently running albastaches in NYC traffic on a Clem, happily. Might be switching it around again soon, maybe bullmoose, maybe noodles (could keep my cockpit controls from the albastache that way) Definitely putting the ice spiker pros on sooner

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen on Shell Ridge

2019-01-16 Thread Kainalu V.
How big is a Big Gus? Big big? Or just big. LT in shirts, XXL in bikes -Kai BKNY On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 12:55:35 PM UTC-5, Wally Estrella wrote: > > GUS! GUS! GUS! I think I'm in for an XL! Big Gus. > > On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 10:24:12 PM UTC-5, Olivier Chételat wrote: >> >>

[RBW] FS: New small khaki saddle sack

2019-01-14 Thread Kainalu V.
Hi Lester, in case that earlier message didn't make it through, my email ---> kaivierstra at gmail dot com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS: New small khaki saddle sack

2019-01-13 Thread Kainalu V.
Note sent, these little-ish bags rule! -Kai BKNY On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 10:42:41 AM UTC-5, Lester Lammers wrote: > > New, never used. $135 OBO shipped to the lower 48. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Perplexities regarding flat tires

2019-01-04 Thread Kainalu V.
Assuming presta valves, it may be that the valve didn't get tightened and that it "bounced" itself open and slowly leaked it gone. If shraeder, could be the VVV (Vegas Valve Vortex), or the heat could've melted the tube better while it was flattened. And new tubes are always nice, put a couple

[RBW] Mismatched tires

2019-01-01 Thread Kainalu V.
No opinion really, but tradition dictates that the bigger rubber goes up front. Happy new year! -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2018-12-16 Thread Kainalu V.
Thanks Ryan, unfortunately I know to well the availabilty, or lack thereof of them big beauties... That 68 remark was indirectedly directed at our friends in Walnut Creek. I'm desperate for a big M.I.T. singlespeeder! (but I might be back on a 'beam soon, if all works to plan) -Kai BKNY On

[RBW] WTB 60cm Quickbeam

2018-12-16 Thread Kainalu V.
Or Simpleones? Not that I can help with that, but it's been said that they're at least as good as Quickbeams. And if anybody's got a 68 Simpleone or Frank Jones, I'll take it! (Seriously, I'll give you anything) -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Putting My Foot Down

2018-12-11 Thread Kainalu V.
I often stop in the saddle using my foot as a prop, it's extended but not on point. My saddle is 12-13cm below my pbh, which feels right to me. Some advice that may or may not be advisable- 1. Have huge pedal pushers, my size 16 foot makes a good kickstand. 2. Use a longer crank. That'll get

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-12-11 Thread Kainalu V.
"Supposed to" is strong language, I think the centered posts are as close to ideal as any. The offset posts would have me filing farther in the opposite direction. Slow and steady, ever forward (because backwards dulls the file!) -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread Kainalu V.
While it wasn't a specific goal, so far I've managed to avoid public transportation this year, riding to work every day. Commuting gets me a hair over 100 miles a week, and the occasional pure pleasure ride tacks not nearly enough to that. For 2019, same commute, more pleasure. -Kai BKNY --

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

2018-11-27 Thread Kainalu V.
Splendid! That saddle alone is worth the price of admission. Do you have the headbadge? It's my favorite, but I can see a point to keeping it minimal. Long may it and you roll -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-23 Thread Kainalu V.
Yup, Coast! But Doug Breismeister is also the best! And Seth Rosko = best! And there's me, 3rd best in a world of #1ers! I'll pay you $5 to let me do it... -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: (Narrow) substitute for original issue Moustache bar with curves but less reach

2018-11-22 Thread Kainalu V.
Yup, those surly open bars have a lot of real estate before the curves. Very trimmable. -Kai BKNY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-21 Thread Kainalu V.
My Rosco Mountain Mixte is very much like a canti-cheviot. It's the bees knees! With patience, you could pick one up used, probably in mint condition with worn pads. -Kai BKNY On Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 1:57:36 PM UTC-5, A. Nostuh wrote: > > According to my inside sources at Riv HQ,

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-20 Thread Kainalu V.
But of course I kid, adjust those pads folks! On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:20:13 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 11/20/18 10:09 PM, Kainalu V. wrote: > > And cantilevers (or the slightly more mixte friendly V-brakes) > > eventually jam into ones spokes and

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-20 Thread Kainalu V.
Whatevs! Once the bike stops abruptly, I get a new one. End of story. Adjustments are for chiropractritractors -Kai BKNY On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:20:13 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 11/20/18 10:09 PM, Kainalu V. wrote: > > And cantilevers (or the slig

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-20 Thread Kainalu V.
And cantilevers (or the slightly more mixte friendly V-brakes) eventually jam into ones spokes and make one fly through the air! But that bridge will get crossed when it wanders through -Kai BKNY On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 5:58:36 PM UTC-5, lambbo wrote: > > :) the fact that offset vs.

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-20 Thread Kainalu V.
Lucky for Lambbo, he's got a spare fork that we'll be able to fire at, limiting canti stopping to the front. In the broader view of attaching cantis to the tail end of cheviots and step throughs of all kinds, yeah, what a pain. The only thing I'm left wondering is whether or not we'll need

[RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-19 Thread Kainalu V.
https://framebuildersupply.com/collections/braze-ons/products/cantilever-brake-bosses-zero-offset $1.25 for a pair, lets's braze those suckers on! Then you can take it to the top of suicide hill to test! Serious about everything but the hill. Or, if you did the prep work there's plenty of legit

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