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

2021-11-28 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Looks like a blast! Glad to see folks out enjoying their step throughs to the fullest extent. While I can claim membership in the Rivendell Mixte/Clem club, my Clem is an H model and my mixte only has ONE single lug! (though it's beautiful WI borne TIG beads are sooo lovely, I bought TWO!). Tha

[RBW] Re: FS: Panarcer Gravelking Tires

2021-12-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'll take the 38's if still available, PM on the way -Kai On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 4:33:35 PM UTC-5 Kushan wrote: > Looking to sell two pairs of Pararacer Gravelking tires that I purchased > for my Roadini but no longer need. Both pairs are used but they have plenty > of life left in the

Re: [RBW] Re: New Craigslist/others thread

2021-12-18 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
66cm Nobilette custom $1,299- https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/princeton-junction-nobilette-custom/7417984063.html GET AERO!! -Kai On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 3:35:48 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > And here: > > https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/Tw0_rSyCuhs > > > On Wednesda

[RBW] anybody traveling around DC-NY want to pick up a 68cm bike and take it North?

2021-12-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
This thing blows my mind, https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/herndon-specialized-sequoia-sport/7421526513.html but shipping would be very pricey (I can't afford it, but this bike at this price makes me have to ask if there's a way to make this happen) So, if anyone's able and will

[RBW] Re: FS or trade! Sackville Bagboy with Kangaroo pouch

2021-12-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
This is a great bag, maybe the greatest of all the sackville line... I sewed a buckle to my kangaroo pouch to secure it down using the tail of the bag's strap and it works magnificently as a front bar bag. No hold down means the kangaroo jumps around, I guess that's why they call it the kangar

[RBW] Re: continuing to ride desire

2021-12-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
It's usually cheap to fly to Las Vegas, and there's abundant trails all around, plus January/February is lovely weatherwise. Just don't gamble. -Kai On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 8:07:30 AM UTC-5 peech1...@yahoo.com wrote: > I ride my Atlantis MIT from March going forward until the ice and

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

2022-01-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
"any tig-welded Rivendell without a liftatube is an opportunity lost" Well said Bill. -Kai (hoarder of Massive Mountain Mixtes) On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 12:33:13 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote: > Garth said: " Dictates in the name "saving people/things from themselves" > are empty promises.

[RBW] My New Old Sam Hillborne TT!

2020-07-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
"Paul brakes & Paul seatpost, White hubs" That's how you set it up for the charity auction? That's incredibly charitable of you! Very nice. My first Rivendell was a 64 twin toptubed Hillborne, it's the only one I sold (don't ever sell anything☹️) Enjoy! -Kai -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sackville Banana Sax

2020-07-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've got a blue one I'm not using. -Kai kaivierstra At gmail.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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.c

[RBW] WTB 69/71cm A. Homer Hilsen

2020-07-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
All these WTB's has me wondering if maybe there's one of these huge Homers out there for me. The less attractive the better (on furlough for at least another month) but want to talk to YOU about making this dream happen... Thanks! -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] The Quickbeam Rides Again!

2020-08-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Dreamy... I've got a couple jealous 68's that are glad to be a few steps back from the scrap yard. Can we get a close-up of the new bottom bracket? Any surprises? Was it easier/harder than the builder expected? Thanks for doing this -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] FS- 700×40 schwalbe spike tires

2020-08-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Just in time for winter! Schwalbe Marathon Winters!! https://photos.app.goo.gl/YjoyayXWpEQTZZdHA I would've used these more but the bike that they fit so nicely on passed away, and as much as I'm hoping to have my own ZOMBEAM soon enough, not soon enough to keep these around (plus I've got some I

[RBW] FS- 700×40 schwalbe spike tires

2020-08-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That's 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on

[RBW] SS Coupler Military Bike stupid idea?

2020-08-06 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've only opinion to share, but I think it doesn't matter where you split the frame, as the S&S couplers, when properly tightened, will add some rigidity if anything. But that's only based off of what I've seen, not experienced. Experienced coupler pros like Bilenky in Philadelphia would be your

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2020-08-06 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
> > Here's at least part of your dream bike- > https://newjersey.craigslist.org/bop/d/maplewood-rivendell-carbonomas-fork/7170299767.html Just a fork? no, not just any fork, it's a good one. A steal at $70? "Rivendell made these nice steel forks for people who mistrusted carbon or wanted bigger t

[RBW] Color survey! Would love some feedback, getting powder for a Surly Travelers Check

2020-08-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
#3 -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. To view this discussion on the web visit https://grou

[RBW] Re: WTB: Hunqapillar 58cm

2020-08-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'm overstepping bounds here, but please don't spend $4500 on this bicycle. For sanity in bike pricing -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: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2020-08-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Now that's a $4500 bike... -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. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Machined vs non-machined brake track

2020-08-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've had good non-machined and I've had bad non-machined, I've only had good machined, and so I took a few hours of my life and machined my non machined with some sand paper and elbow grease. I broke my collarbone last November and I've come to blame the non machined brake tracks I was wearing i

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-08-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
How's it feeling Paul? I've had big Suzie dreams, and yours is that dream come to life. You're on the upper end of the XL fit? Does it wiggle/✈️? Enjoy!! -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-08-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I want it all!, at least anything that might fit. I think the Wolbis would be a bit small, and I do have more than my fair share of bikes, but no, more please. And having had the pleasure of meeting Tall Paul last fall, I know he's 1- super nice, and 2- his bikes nearly fit me!! So I had to holl

[RBW] Tubing between Clem H, Atlantis

2020-08-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The best tubing is no tubing. It's inarguably the flexiest and most resilient. And with this in mind, there's a bike out there that is perfect for you Jason. So, to hopefully completely derail any other plans you might have, please look for one of those smaller Rosco Bubbe mountain frames that d

[RBW] Re: ISO: Billie bars

2020-08-20 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Very lovely bicycle you've got coming to you! (green or orange?), wish I had some billie bars to offer up. If you would like Billie bars but might want to be a slightly bit more forward for that killer'beam ride, you might enjoy the Chocomoose bars. I've got a pair of those but I'd never ever c

[RBW] Re: ISO: Billie bars

2020-08-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
we >> get to meet up for a ride with others in the northeast when things >> normalize. >> >> Good luck with the search. >> >> Max >> >> On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 7:07:20 PM UTC-6 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY >> wrote: >> >>>

[RBW] Re: Many new 'garage sale' frames up

2020-08-28 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Oh, I already bought it! Made them an offer they couldn't refuse... (kidding, I'm on furlough and can't dream of buying a new bike, but I did rummage recycle-a-bicycle's used bins yesterday) But seriously, and as a concerned member of those folks who might fit that beauty, I wondered the same th

[RBW] Re: What color frame would go well with orange bar tape?

2020-08-28 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The complimentary colors rule is that those sitting opposite on the color wheel are "best", that's why sports teams go with the rule. As Jason said, Knicks blue and orange or Laker purple and yellow, classic compliments. But compliments mean that colors look more like themselves, maybe even too

[RBW] Re: Sackville BaggaBond question

2020-09-01 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Bagboy's nice as a front bag too, if you're looking for versatility, but it's not huge. Happisacks look to be huge enough for most stuff, maybe even a good front bag for the leather barred/towel racked amongst us. Enjoy -Kai On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:57:06 PM UTC-4 Je Mar wrote: > Thx

[RBW] Re: 3 Rivendells

2020-09-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The medium step through Rosco Bubbe would be just the thing! Or the Sam or Homer. I've only ridden an older and much larger Sam and it was the bees knees. But if the option comes around, the Rosco would be wonderful for you, and they're Riv blue! Good thing for all good choices... -Kai On Wed

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day - Rivendell Mixte "Cargo" bike

2020-09-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Super cool. You're putting a rear rack on it? I wonder how it would feel with a heavy load up front and in back? I put some ridiculously heavy loads on the front of my "mixtes" (one having been Marty's in the past!) avoiding the addition of rear loads for fear of frame waggle and what that might

[RBW] Re: New Frame Day - Rivendell Mixte "Cargo" bike

2020-09-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
P.S.- Knicks fan? On Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 8:17:50 AM UTC-4, lconley wrote: > > Last March Grant had this frame on the Blahg and I knew that I had to have > it, so I pestered Riv until they sold it to me. I consider it to be a true > mixte - low twin top tubes. My plans are to make it

[RBW] WTT normal bullmoose for longer bullmoose

2020-09-11 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Hi folks, I have a new, unused, never inserted, lovely and tough, fillet brazed bullmoose bar/stem that I'd like to trade for your longer version. That's the popular 150mm version for your (less popular, thus rare) 200mm version. Used is great so long as they're not abused. I'm at kaivierstra a

[RBW] Re: Tech question about shifter and brake cables and WTB

2020-09-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've got drop bar sized Paul thumby mounts that fit the 26.0 bar sleeve/bulge or Shimano bar end mounts. What I don't have are any indexing shifters I want to free up. I've got some friction options though... -Kai On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:30:23 AM UTC-4 markt...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] FS: Nitto 32F front rack, B17s imperial, buncha Bags (Sackville, Baggins, Ostrich, Arkel, Minnehaha)

2020-09-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Some stuff on furlough sale (would trade for museum work). Buyer pays actual shipping, link to photos- https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lqu72mxYod8Nfgu56 Please contact via email- kaivierstra at gmail.com *Sackville Banana sack*- $70 It's blue and in great shape *Arkel Front bag*- $100 It's Maroonish.

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto 32F front rack, B17s imperial, buncha Bags (Sackville, Baggins, Ostrich, Arkel, Minnehaha)

2020-09-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Rack is sold once I can get it boxed and a shipping quote. I should note, multiple items not only see reduced overall shipping costs, but wheeling and dealing gets greased. Thanks -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To un

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto 32F front rack, B17s imperial, buncha Bags (Sackville, Baggins, Ostrich, Arkel, Minnehaha)

2020-09-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
well as really really big bike frames Thanks -Kai On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 1:30:56 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > Rack is sold once I can get it boxed and a shipping quote. > > I should note, multiple items not only see reduced overall shipping costs, > but

Re: [RBW] FS: Nitto 32F front rack, B17s imperial, buncha Bags (Sackville, Baggins, Ostrich, Arkel, Minnehaha)

2020-09-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Banana sack is sold -Kai On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 9:52:53 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Update > price drop/correction > > Buyer pays actual shipping, link to photos- > https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lqu72mxYod8Nfgu56 > Please contact via email- > kai

[RBW] Re: Riv. Camping trip, NYC, seeking route advice

2020-09-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You're not the only one. Mark, give us the goods! -Kai On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 12:44:10 PM UTC-4 lambbo wrote: > Wow, thank you all, this is really helpful! I hadn't heard of a couple of > these parks, and I do the ride to Bear Mt. enough that I didn't realize > there are more enjoyab

[RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-09-20 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'd like that. -Kai On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 4:05:18 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > It won't be as big or as exciting as our wonderful Eastern ride at Mohonk > for Riv's 25th anniversary, but I did notice a large number of New Yorkers, > especially from the boroughs. I know there are a few

[RBW] Re: Any brazer interested in reinforcing a rear rack for KOF bike?

2020-09-21 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'm a brazer!! (superheroic voice), but I'm not sure how to get the waggle out of that rack with only one point of contact up top. It could be reinforced easily, but that would just make it a stronger lever when it's leveraging on your frame. What I would do is make it have some weird looking b

[RBW] Re: 60cm Bombadil Frame FS

2020-09-26 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Seeing this bike in real life made me want my own Bombadil, but I got a Sam, also double tubed and also awesome. I've often wished Jamison and I were the same size, but never more than now... (for the record, I want to be Jamison's size, I wouldn't wish t tall on anyone) Enjoy, you lucky wh

[RBW] Re: Gauging interest for potential sale of 58 saluki

2020-09-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'll start the bidding at $75. -Kai On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 5:36:15 PM UTC-4 Dylan A wrote: > [image: FC7DA279-CB61-4B56-ACFF-CE2155E9A51B.jpg]Hey, >Just seeing how much interested in out there for a 58 Saluki, I am > considering listen for sale? I have it set up with 9 speed Ulte

Re: [RBW] Re: Gauging interest for potential sale of 58 saluki

2020-09-29 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
esoterica etc wrote: > Ooh ooh, I'll up it to $77.50! > > ~Mark > Raleigh, NC > > On Sep 27, 2020, at 17:54, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: > > I'll start the bidding at $75. > -Kai > > On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 5:36:15 PM UTC-4 Dylan A wrot

[RBW] Re: Riv Rides with Two or More Rivs

2020-09-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The butt hammock on that Clem! Looks cozy... nice ones -Kai On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 5:36:11 AM UTC-4 Fullylugged wrote: > Here are 3 Rivendells. A Clem L, a Sam Hillborne, and a Road. On the > Chief Ladiga Trail in Piedmont, AL. It was a RUSA populaire. > > On Sunday, September 27

[RBW] Re: FS: New 700C Cliffhanger Wheelset

2020-10-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
machined rims? -Kai On Friday, October 2, 2020 at 12:59:30 PM UTC-4 gre...@gmail.com wrote: > Selling a brand new cliffhanger wheelset. > - Rims: Silver > -32h front and Rear > -Deore hubs. > Asking $485 + Shipping > > Built by Rich at Hands on Wheels/Rivendell. > > > -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Regarding the Henry Hudson Trail from Matawan, when arriving at 10:11 on the train from NYC, how leisurely is the ride to the Atlantic Highlands when shooting for 11:30? From the photos it looks like I might be tempted to stop and admire the scenery a lot, maybe enough that I'd opt for an earl

[RBW] Re: Orange Sam in the House

2020-10-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That is lovely, but it's not a quill stem adapter, it's an actual threadless steerer with some nice spacers. I use an adapter on a 7/8" steered Soma of old and it's great, but yeah, not quite as beautiful as that Gus steerer. Great Sam! -Kai On Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:34:28 PM UTC-4 Pau

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
ion is for any of these place but I know Nicholas is open (wife’s > fav). > > Dave > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 10:30 AM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY < > kaivi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Regarding the Henry Hudson Trail from Matawan, when arriving at 10:11 on >&g

[RBW] Re: A brand new Rambouillet made its way to my house...

2020-10-04 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Wonderfully big, fantastically titian apricot cantaloupe! Enjoy -Kai On Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 4:42:12 PM UTC-4 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > About a year and a quarter ago I sold my blue and white 68 cm Rambouillet > frame, having bought Will's 67 cm AHH, which I enjoy very much. > > Then

Re: [RBW] Platypus: First Look

2020-10-07 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Fancy's great!, and best once it gets grimed. Diamond in the rough and stuff. And from what little I've learned of aluminum fenders from reading around here, a most important take away is that the fender needs to be "relaxed", meaning it wants to be precisely where it is, holding position, not

[RBW] Re: Inverted Riser Bars Question 🙃

2020-10-11 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Probably psychological, but no less boss. I like the path racer look of the up and down in the stem to bar, and so do you? Whatever gets you there, it's a win. -Kai On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 6:04:42 AM UTC-4 ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Hello Everyone. > > Here's a question that I'm not a good enoug

[RBW] Re: FS: Sackville Bagboy SaddleSack - Royal

2020-10-13 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
This bag works great up front as well, best bag ever... -Kai On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 6:37:05 PM UTC-4 Kyle Altshuler wrote: > Hi Friends, > > I have what is effectively a new Sackville Bagboy SaddleSack in a very > pretty Royal color for sale. The bag retails for $170 + shipping at Riv >

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-16 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The Homer then? Could be puddles. I'll be on a blue bike too! I think I'm taking the unfendered bluey, puddles be derned. -Kai On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 11:15:56 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Our ride is just three days away and, I'm very excited. I want to bring > my A Home Hilsen, but it

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone interested in a Ride in NJ in October?

2020-10-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
ee you then! >> >> Roberta >> >> On Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:47:45 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY >> wrote: >>> >>> The Homer then? Could be puddles. I'll be on a blue bike too! I think >>> I'm taking the unfendered bluey,

[RBW] Re: V-Brake and Canti...

2020-10-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Daniel's statement makes some sense- "but there are significant benefits to long-pull brakes, both rim and mechanical disc, in that the cable is under less tension so the cable stretches less and the housing compresses less as a result." That's enough of a reason to never use cantilevers again.

[RBW] Re: Sam spotting at Quincy, CA!

2020-10-21 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That's a beauty, woefully underlocked though. I assume the owner was close by -Kai On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 12:16:58 PM UTC-4 Ash wrote: > We drove out to the mountains last weekend for some outdoor activity. > During our stop at Quincy, CA I was pleasantly surprised to see a nice >

[RBW] 71cm Homer for sale!?

2020-10-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I want this very much. Not mine, probably never will be... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-71-cm-Rivendell-A-Homer-Hilsen-Country-Gravel-Bike-for-sale/264909112568?hash=item3dadd044f8:g:ogkAAOSwrUtfkdRP -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: 71cm Homer for sale!?

2020-10-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
arked it out of curiosity, but like Kai, this one will not find a > home with me. > > > Julian Westerhout > Bloomington, IL > > > On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:23:07 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote: >> >> I want this very much. Not mine, probabl

[RBW] Re: Helmet matching.

2020-10-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
But does it plug in to your dyno hub? You're a convert, yes? That said, I've really noticed some helmets recently with lit yield triangles in back. Like, Really noticed. Very smart. But if it isn't dyno powered, it's a no go, I'm too lazy to charge much of anything. -Kai On Saturday, October 2

[RBW] Re: Helmet matching.

2020-10-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
And +1 on Joe's preference for black. And vents, many more vents. -Kai On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:26:20 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > But does it plug in to your dyno hub? You're a convert, yes? That said, > I've really noticed some helmets re

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy or Trade for Brown Riv back o bike bags (set) and Steiner headset tool

2020-10-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
And only five of the longer for the taller... -Kai On Friday, October 23, 2020 at 3:16:17 PM UTC-4 weste...@gmail.com wrote: > Mark, > > I managed to snag one on the second round of these -- it is a truly lovely > tool that works extremely well. I had a home made headset press made with > larg

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy or Trade for Brown Riv back o bike bags (set) and Steiner headset tool

2020-10-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
s (so not a browser refresh issue) show both sizes out of stock > since not long after the newsletter hit. > > On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:29:08 PM UTC-4, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn > NY wrote: >> >> And only five of the longer for the taller... >> -Kai >> >

[RBW] Re: Running a Mark's rack/basket....AND a handlebar bag?!?!?!

2020-11-08 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
No, not ok. that's going to have ill, very ill, or maybe very very very ill affects on your steering when it's even remotely snug (it could tighten up at will). You're looking for a failsafe, not something to actually do anything until it's needed. You might try a fairly loose loop of paracord

[RBW] Re: Recommendations for Front Der for Clem H?

2020-11-09 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
How wide is your bottom bracket? You could widen a smidge and it could solve the clearance problem, and that would increase your bottom bracket collection without adding to your front derailer collection. I have a 103 that's certainly too narrow a bottom bracket, and sorry, no obvious answer ab

[RBW] Re: cold weather winter riding tips

2020-11-11 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
My favorite thing winter items are split finger mitts that allow for my pointer/middle and ring/pinky to have skin to skin contact. The split allows for good braking while holding tight to the bars. Also known as Lobster mitts. Everything else is just more clothes, but my hands... -Kai On Wedne

Re: [RBW] head badges

2020-11-13 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
And make sure to stick it to the headbadge first, then trim away any unsightly tape while you've got the edges in easy sight of your x-acto blade, and stick that sucker willy nilly!* As opposed to on the bike frame first, which would lead to frustrations, or incomplete adhesion depending on ho

[RBW] Re: Real Maintenance

2020-11-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I'm blessed/cursed with two identical Bubbes that get all the miles. Back when I pedaled one bike along with glee, blissfully unaware to the day to day degradation, I'd ride it until it was in major need of everything (and I can do 98% of my own maintenance), happily. Now that I've got the one t

[RBW] Re: Sams and Thule Ridealong

2020-11-21 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Speaking with little authority outside of the fact that it is the only bike I've ever sold and I regret it, the Sam Hillborne can handle it, no worries. -Kai On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 5:58:33 PM UTC-5 Brady Smith wrote: > Hi all, > > I noticed that some more Sam Hillbornes are coming in

[RBW] Re: Rusty Seat Tube on my Chev

2020-11-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Does your bike come in from the cold? Temperature fluctuations can cause sweating that'll lead to rust. I'm fortunate/unfortunate to have a particularly unheated garage to store in, not that I don't get water in my frame, just less from condensation. Of course the answer wouldn't be to leave yo

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

2020-11-24 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The S83 comes in 26.8, and if you need a better seatpost than that, well then maybe you do, who am I to say. For me, it's as good as good gets, and I've got an 84 to compare it to! (in 27.2, which I use with a shim on my Clem that has a 665.5* seattube) -Kai *not quite evil, but very close, cert

[RBW] Quick introduction and Clem parts questions

2019-11-27 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Those wheels look just fine, one thing you might want to consider is tubeless compatibility. I ride every day in NYC (up until today when a slick spot in Queens led to a busted clavicle), and tubeless has been a total game changer. Add sealant every so often and Bob's your uncle. I wish orange

Re: [RBW] Silver2 shifters have arrived!

2019-11-29 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The new mounts sound awesome, so adjustable! In the meantime, try them on your sunrace mounts, silvers worked fine on mine. -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 i

[RBW] reading orange seal dip stick question

2019-11-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I never read the directions, but I use that stick as a valve stem reamer. I've found that dipsticking isn't very precise, especially with supple tires. Fortunately the keeping of perfect sealant level is an imprecise science, more is good, less is probably fine, and starting from zero is the onl

[RBW] WTB: rear wheel, 700c, 135mm wide, 9 speed compatible, rim brake, quick release

2019-12-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Tree fort bikes has a rear wheel for $145. Straight gauge spokes, Cliffhanger rim with a deore hub. Tension looked good, still ok after a couple hundred miles... -Kai https://www.treefortbikes.com/Quality-Wheels-Rear-Wheel-Clydesdale-XL-Rim-Brake-700c -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: WTB: rear wheel, 700c, 135mm wide, 9 speed compatible, rim brake, quick release

2019-12-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Thanks for the wheel suggestion Abe! Good luck on the hunt for used, but if that doesn't work, might Treefort do a similarly priced skinnier wheel? $145 is a crazy good price for what you get. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Interested in the dura-ace shifters and the shop sack. Will dm asap -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...@googleg

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2019-12-04 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That's a good looking bicycle! I had a 64 Sam that I sold (which I deeply regretted, but it's in a happy home), it was the largest size made and the only Sam made in Wisconsin at the time. Enjoy yours -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owner

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

2019-12-05 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
The stolen ones were Globes, having replaced the "junk" they were on prior. I hope that junk wasn't a couple of gorgeous customs. -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

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

2019-12-05 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Peter Wicker, the owner of Outback Bikes in Atlanta, might have that junk in his garage -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+uns

[RBW] Re: Law professor, Riv Rider

2019-12-05 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I can neither confirm or deny that some idiot did that, but if someone did do that it puts them deep into evil and nasty, not so much idiocy. Free customs and being the bearer of gifts? It's a win/win! Jimmy's got too much going on to sweat the small stuff and smaller people. -- You received t

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram or Hilsen fork, 260mm steerer (for resurrection)

2019-12-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I've got a couple of quickbeam forks in a box somewhere that belonged to 68cm beams. I'm not certain of their length, but maybe 260mm?, certainly not smaller. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gro

[RBW] Re: WTB: Ram or Hilsen fork, 260mm steerer (for resurrection)

2019-12-12 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
320mm!! -- 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 https://gro

[RBW] Clem L set up

2019-12-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I take pretty huge loads from trader Joe's using front lowriders on my step through Rosco Bubble. Step through frames like my Rosco and your Clem L, having pretty beefy forks, can handle weight on those forks. Just like our bodies, they like that weight carried low and centered, not high and tip

[RBW] 2019 stats? Post'em if ya got'em

2020-01-02 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Strava, which I try to use most of the time says 4638 miles for the year, so around 5 g's with some nondigitized rolls. Unfortunately cut short due to a majorly mashed right clavicle on November 27th, necessitating 8 screws and a titanium collarbone lug/splint. Minus a long day with the 25th ann

[RBW] Figuring out a Rivendell

2020-01-13 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
A question came up over on the iBob list, wondering how to know what kind of early Rivendell a particular Rivendell was. A lot's been said about brake reach and fork legs, but no one's mentioned the whole "put it in the fire and read the inscription" bit. Having never tested a Rivendell in this

[RBW] Figuring out a Rivendell

2020-01-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Tried it on my MIT, thought I heard Dylan, couldn't see anything, this was with propane. -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-bu

[RBW] Re: Figuring out a Rivendell

2020-01-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Well, not a scratch of harm to the paint, and though it's off topic and I had thought to create a new thread for this, I'll go ahead and mention it here, that flame can't harm your Rivendell! At worst it might leave it super clean, bad being maybe the good grease burns off too? Euphoricly* -Kai

[RBW] Re: Figuring out a Rivendell

2020-01-15 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
talking about?! > > On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:07:04 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY > wrote:Well, not a scratch of harm to the paint, and though it's off topic and > I had thought to create a new thread for this, I'll go ahead and mention it > here, that flame

Re: [RBW] 69 cm A Homer Hilsen for $1100 on eBay (not mine)

2020-01-18 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Yup, looks smallish for a huge. -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. To view this discussion

[RBW] Re: Silver2 bar-end with grips

2020-01-22 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Pretty. Do you fear that slice might elongate? And is it squirmy where it's cut? Some thin cotton bar tape feels good over those rubber grips, and would keep it wrangled. -Kai On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6:27:19 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > First, an update on the new Silver2 shifter

[RBW] Getting a Riv Custom Painted in the Bay Area

2020-01-26 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You should buy an orange Hubbahubba! Double/share your orange joy, and orange and green go nice together -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 t

[RBW] Craigslist Outing - No Affiliation - Rosco Bubbe Road Frame in Blue with Rich built wheels. Complete $900

2020-01-30 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
What's the lifta-tube length on that beauty! -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. To view thi

[RBW] Re: 650b 2.2–2.4 CITY tire recommendations* *Also: Is a tire dead when it has tiny holes from glass?

2020-02-10 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
ng something like that? >- is it a logical assumption that this tire compound is just not suis > > > *Part 2:* > What are your recommendations for 650b x 2.2–2.4 city tires? I think I've > noticed via this list that Kainalu V. from Brooklyn swears by G-Ones. Don'

[RBW] Re: BEST REAR MOUNTED KID SEAT FOR HILLBORNE

2020-02-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You'd need a special piece, which also raises the rack height about 2", making your load/kiddo sit higher= more leverage/trouble. Best to get a dedicated rack with the appropriate window. Sounds like a pain, but the Yepp maxi is a really great seat that's worth it. -Kai -- You received this me

[RBW] FS: Nitto Bosco Bars (52cm HT Alu; 55cm Chromo)

2020-03-01 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Brooklyn dibs on the chromo! If still available... -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. To vie

[RBW] OT: Wrenching for homeless

2020-03-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
You might consider buying a bulk roll of brake housing. The cheap stuff works for just about anything (except dick brakes, I'd say they're on their own there), friction shifting is great with it, all manner of brakes of course, and index isn't so terrible with it. Enjoy! -Kai -- You received t

[RBW] FS feeler 68cm Atlantis

2020-03-14 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That bike's really nice, I'd love to have a feeler. Not affordingly -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...@google

[RBW] Re: Group Riding / New Covid-19 World

2020-03-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Well Said Ted On Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 12:58:51 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: > > I think it is more incumbent on the rest of us to evaluate dp’s > reliability as a source for such guidance than it is for him to self censor > his views. -- You received this message because you are subscribed t

[RBW] Speed wobble

2020-03-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Put your hands back on! Otherwise there's expensive needle bearinged headsets that can help. I swapped out the headset on my Clem and noticed a difference in no handed stability. Unscientific, but it seems to work. I switched due to need, and that a friend had a good used one to try, not to fix

[RBW] Speed wobble

2020-03-23 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Knee against the toptube is free, and also helps heaps. -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. T

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

2020-03-26 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
That's a beauty Chris! Hope to spot it sooner than later -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.

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