[RBW] Re: WTB or WTT sugino Xd2 double or triple 170mm arms

2015-04-13 Thread drew
also, anyone know the difference between the xd2 and the xd2-500? -- 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 or WTT sugino Xd2 double or triple 170mm arms

2015-04-13 Thread drew
thanks garth, i guess what im wondering is if the xd2-500's rings are ramped and pinned and all that stuff, or if they are normal like the xd2, which is what i would prefer. i see that the 500 has 2 aluminum and one steel rings, in the same sizes as the xd2 triple, so im just wondering if

[RBW] FS: 1984 Univega Gran Turismo 54cm. 700c with good clearances. spectacular condition.

2015-04-20 Thread drew
so im trying not to be sentimental about this one. a great deal has popped up and i need to make some room. bought this to replace my 84 miyata 1000, which was stolen. the 84 gran turismo was a rebranded 84 miyata 1000. some components were the only differences. same color, same braze ons

[RBW] Re: xd2 triple to double/bb question

2015-04-23 Thread drew
ok. thanks for all of the help. one last thing. how do we feel about swapping the 26t ring for a 24t one. is that too big of a jump from 40 to 24? -- 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: WTB cheap 27inch or 700c wheelset

2015-04-25 Thread drew
thanks for the offer, im in los angeles, so shipping something out might be more trouble than it's worth. On Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:00:49 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: attempting to sell a bike sans wheels and am realizing that this will likely be much easier to sell if it had wheels attached

[RBW] Re: Bags for small bike owners (48cm Hunqs, 47cm Sams, Atlanti, etc.)

2015-04-24 Thread drew
carradice has a lowsaddle bag. ive never seen or used one, but the name implies some connection to this issue. also, what about a frame bag? im coming around to them, especially on trail bikes. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] FS: 1984 Univega Gran Turismo 54cm. 700c with good clearances. spectacular condition.

2015-04-22 Thread drew
Almost sold but not quite. Bumping. Will put on used nitto stem and barely used albatross bars upon request. In Los angeles but willing to ship. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] WTB cheap 27inch or 700c wheelset

2015-04-24 Thread drew
attempting to sell a bike sans wheels and am realizing that this will likely be much easier to sell if it had wheels attached to it. not really looking for anything high quality, just something to make this rideable. older bike, so older wheels are fine. 700c ideally, though 27 inch can work

[RBW] Re: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-28 Thread drew
awesome. thanks for sharing. On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 12:50:45 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Just some pictures of a good time on a bike with a good friend. Here http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/ ~Hugh Los Angeles, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: WTB 700c tourish wheels

2015-04-30 Thread drew
thanks for the heads up tim, that seems like a deal worth looking into -- 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: Birthday Bike overnight.

2015-04-27 Thread drew
looks like a great time. i did an overnight to o'neill park a couple months ago. i rode down from long beach, and it was beautiful, but somehow i feel like i missed a lot of the trails you guys were on. is there a route map somewhere, by any chance? -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: Hunq's Slipping Seatpost

2015-04-27 Thread drew
i sort of doubt the hanger is the problem. seems like it should be clamping firmly before squeezing into the hanger. at any rate, the stock one they send is not great. the surly one is a bit longer which allows less kinking of the cable, and the loop that goes around the binder bolt is much

[RBW] front derailleur for widelow recommendation

2015-05-02 Thread drew
anyone have a good derailleur recommendation for the sugino wide/low double? the xt triple derailleur that riv sells comes closer than i'd like to the chainstay and im wondering if a double specific derailleur would be better. thanks -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] WTB 700c tourish wheels

2015-04-29 Thread drew
ok, gonna come at this wheel issue another way. previously i was looking for an ultra cheap pair to put on a bike im selling. nothing was really happening below the 75$ mark, so now im thinking i might want to put my most so-so/used up wheels on that bike as part of the sale and dedicate the

[RBW] Re: WTB cheap 27inch or 700c wheelset

2015-04-27 Thread drew
hey chris, i sent you a pm -- 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/FT/cheap stuff/WTB sugino crank, 8 spd cassette, swrve trousers, handlebars,

2015-05-11 Thread drew
ok. handlebars, cassette, cranks, swrve pants, frame bag and expedition duffle are gone. still have 700c wheelset- 55$ shipped specialized hub-35$ shipped saddlebag/wedge-20$ shipped kickstand-free (5$ shipping) stem shifters-free (5$ shipping) -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for a multi-tool?

2015-05-10 Thread drew
topeak alien 2. (3 looks even better). you can pretty much put a bike together with it. -- 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: front derailleur for widelow recommendation

2015-05-03 Thread drew
little i need to actually be shifting. On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 3:56:27 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: anyone have a good derailleur recommendation for the sugino wide/low double? the xt triple derailleur that riv sells comes closer than i'd like to the chainstay and im wondering if a double

[RBW] Re: Two Fish Strap on Bottle Cage?

2015-05-05 Thread drew
like patrick, mine was not stable at all. really wanted to spin. i got 2 of these hinged clamps http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/dmr-hinged-clamp/rp-prod745?gs=1gclid=CNbF8o2Oq8UCFcWUfgodHKIAuQgclsrc=aw.ds instead and they are rock solid... i wasnt putting them on the seatpost

[RBW] Re: FS/FT/cheap stuff/WTB sugino crank, 8 spd cassette, swrve trousers, handlebars,

2015-05-09 Thread drew
cassette, mtb bars and crank are gone. adding to the for sale list 700c wheelset. matrix titan tour rims. 36 spoke. deore dx hubs. 7 speed. 135 rear spacing. good condition. came off of a 90's trek 520. - 60$ shipped mountain hardwear expedition duffle. black, size medium. new with tags.

[RBW] FS/FT/cheap stuff/WTB sugino crank, 8 spd cassette, swrve trousers, handlebars,

2015-05-09 Thread drew
i have, for now, achieved satisfaction in my line up. time to find some parts a useful home. sugino xd2-600 triple crankset. 175mm arms. only about 300 miles on them. still have the box. 26-36-46, i think. -80$ shipped shimano cs-hg41 8 speed cassette. 11-34t. silver. new in box- 15$ shipped

[RBW] Re: FS/FT/cheap stuff/WTB sugino crank, 8 spd cassette, swrve trousers, handlebars,

2015-05-10 Thread drew
ok, a couple more. vintage suntour stem shifters. nice white covers, but nothing fancy - 5$ shipped vintage specialized/suntour/sanshin rear hub. 40 hole. 126mm spacing. freewheel. bought this to help build up a vintage touring bike that never happened. beautiful and high quality hub for the

[RBW] Re: FS/FT/cheap stuff/WTB sugino crank, 8 spd cassette, swrve trousers, handlebars,

2015-05-10 Thread drew
ok. here is what is left. 700c wheelset. matrix titan tour rims. 36 spoke. deore dx hubs. 7 speed. 135 rear spacing. good condition. came off of a 90's trek 520. - 60$ shipped mountain hardwear expedition duffle. black, size medium. new with tags. converts to a backpack specs here

[RBW] Re: FS/FT/cheap stuff/WTB sugino crank, 8 spd cassette, swrve trousers, handlebars,

2015-05-11 Thread drew
wheels are gone too. adding NOS kirtland panniers to the list. never used. bought in original packaging. cam lock system for the back and they snap together for carrying around. the color is the best part. tealish green. good for the front or back. 50$ shipped.

[RBW] Re: FS/FT/cheap stuff/WTB sugino crank, 8 spd cassette, swrve trousers, handlebars,

2015-05-12 Thread drew
everything but the panniers are gone. thanks everyone -- 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

[RBW] Chain suck w/ new parts?

2015-05-16 Thread drew
So I swapped out my xd600 (46/36/26) for an xd2 (46/36/24). Other than slightly shorter crank arms and a 24t steel granny ring, these are pretty much the same cranks. Now when I flip to granny when applying force, I get chain suck. Never happened before. New crank and rings. Chain isn't old.

[RBW] Re: FS-Filson bag, Vintage Kirtland Panniers

2015-05-14 Thread drew
panniers are sold -- 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] FS-Filson bag, Vintage Kirtland Panniers

2015-05-14 Thread drew
selling an almost new Filson dry duffle backpack. black. it's a pretty cool backpack, but was an impulse buy and i dont need to keep things super dry most of the time. used it on one trip. specs HERE http://www.filson.com/products/dry-duffle-backpack.70159.html-100$ shipped i put these

[RBW] WTB Nitto Technomic Deluxe 110 x 25.4

2015-05-18 Thread drew
anyone have a technomic deluxe 110 (could go 120mm) long with a 25.4 clamp? -- 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 Nitto Technomic Deluxe 110 x 25.4

2015-05-18 Thread drew
Hey David, Yeah they are hard to find. Box dog bikes has them online, which I might go for. I too despise the shims. Ideally, I want something shorter than the technomic/tallux and longer than the dynamic or pearl. The only one that seems to fit that bill is the tech deluxe. -- You received

[RBW] Re: WTB Nitto Technomic Deluxe 110 x 25.4

2015-05-18 Thread drew
David is right. I'll have a 10cm technomic I can get rid of, but I doubt you'll want that. For me, my hunq has a super short headtube, so the stem bottoms out really easily and the bars are super high. yet I want the bars higher than a pearl will go. It's nitpicky, but the deluxe seems to be

[RBW] Re: FS: 56 Canti Waterford Sam Hill in Hilsen blue with Ritchey, Phil

2015-04-15 Thread drew
waterford. canti. 56 dbl top tube..my size. this one hurts -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-18 Thread drew
somehow we got separated from the original post. im going to see if i can merge these. i am hoping it's just an angle of cut thing. i did swap in a shorter bolt that seems to fit fine. ive had the hunqapillar for about a year and it has only ever had this one technomic stem in it that

[RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-18 Thread drew
i am hoping it's just an angle of cut thing. i did swap in a shorter bolt that seems to fit fine. ive had the hunqapillar for about a year and it has only ever had this one technomic stem in it that was down/in as far as it would go (short top tube+long steerer on the 54cm). i assume it

[RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-18 Thread drew
thanks, yeah. one of the reasons i was trying to shorten it, was to avoid it bottoming out. im not trying to make it bottom out at all, and would love to avoid that. the problem im having with this is that it will not get tight enough UNLESS it is in all the way. ive tried a couple older stems,

[RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-17 Thread drew
ok guys, thanks for the input. i got around to doing this. cut about an inch off the stem, at the same angle, sanded, etc. the new end looks almost exactly like the old end. the bolt was too long, but i pulled one that fit off of an old sr stem. everything looks good. im proud of myself. stem

Re: [RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-17 Thread drew
hey mike, it's a technomic. i tried it with the nitto wedge and the sr wedge. no dice. On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:41:05 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote: im not sure which stem in question you cut down but look to the wedge as a possibly culprit those wedges came in a couple diameters

Re: [RBW] Re: cutting down a stem?

2015-04-17 Thread drew
So it's a 6-7 yr old nitto technomic going into a hunqapillar. No play going in. Worked fine and tightened well before I cut it down -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-19 Thread drew
I have no doubts about the pitlock security and I suppose I'll eventually go that way myself. Here in LA, Ive become a firm believer in appearing the most locked up. Most casual thieves won't know a pitlock's resiliency until they do some messing with it and the bike. A ulock thru the back and

[RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos or Sam Hillborne with Surly LHT parts

2015-05-19 Thread drew
I think if a sam is an option, get the sam. It's such a fun and versatile bike. I cant imagine anyone regretting getting a sam. -- 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

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread drew
i think the VO ones all take the same simple key. allen with a hole in the middle, which is easily made or bought. also, they look easier to grab with a wrench. On Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:09:12 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote: Looking for something for me wheels so I only have to lock the

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for wheel security?

2015-05-20 Thread drew
i guess while we are talking about it, how does the pitlock seatpost thing work with a rivendell seatpost binder, and more importantly, does it work without any modifications? im having a hard time visualizing how it all fits together with that recessed nut. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Contemplating which route to take with a Sam, budget build or riv build kit

2015-06-08 Thread drew
if budget is your main concern, i would second going the used/ebay/internet search route. obviously, that takes much longer. you can, however save a ton of money, get your bike fun and rideable, and then swap out for more expensive parts later or as you need them. i put a sam together for a

[RBW] Re: First trip to riv

2015-06-05 Thread drew
I was thinking about starting a topic like this too, as I went for the first time a few weeks ago. I had some fear about visiting, since I've sunk a lot of money and belief into the company in the last few years. Maybe they would be dismissive or the vibe wouldn't be what spoke to me after I

[RBW] Re: cork grips - shellac vs. spar varnish

2015-06-02 Thread drew
looks like the intense draw of the rivendell group has brought him out of hiding. somewhat insulted and shocked that he thinks he can just show up again. im not as diplomatic as Richard. Peter, you owe me money, man... a decent person would also include a sincere apology. sorry to be so off

[RBW] Re: cork grips - shellac vs. spar varnish

2015-06-02 Thread drew
ah. well we are idiots. i do hope that he stays away. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Possiby still FS: 58cm Sam complete - LA area

2015-06-02 Thread drew
it was, as of a week ago. i walked in and was deeply confused. mine also is a 2 tt with a non-cream headtube, wide/low double, shellacked albastache, mini front rack, brown little big bens. i didnt understand how my bike ended up in the shop. it didnt make sense until i saw the stem

[RBW] how do you carry your loaded bike?

2015-06-03 Thread drew
silly question, but every time i have to go up or over something, i seem to try a different way of grabbing the bike and each way feels awkward or unstable or bad for me. i've always been a shoulderer, but a frame pump up along the top tube ruins that, and doing this down stairs with a super

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-06-09 Thread drew
i was persuaded to try the merino underwear thing, since im already on the socks and shirt wagon. i had the same experience as you though. destroyed after 2 days of riding. i was using minus33, which i guess are somewhat budget. tried buying the striped riv ones, but they are out of those and

[RBW] Re: how do you carry your loaded bike?

2015-06-03 Thread drew
. The leather strap is so appealing. It's a shame that it won't work on most bottled bikes On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 10:06:40 AM UTC-7, drew wrote: silly question, but every time i have to go up or over something, i seem to try a different way of grabbing the bike and each way feels awkward

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-06-09 Thread drew
hugh, where are you going? im liking all the paring down suggestions. i found a good deal on a nemo gogo, so ill be trying that out. not too much smaller than my 1 man tent, and a breeze to set up/take down. packed, it's the size of medium sized cantaloupe. right now ive got a medium

[RBW] Re: Is it crazy to do a century with Boscos?

2015-06-07 Thread drew
i've never done an official century ride, but i have done about 90 miles in a day a few times. i also have never used bosco bars, but i do use albatross bars. for me and my limited experience, i have found that most potential problems show themselves somewhere in the 35-50mile range. mustache

[RBW] WTB: albastache cockpit

2015-06-24 Thread drew
Ok, just spent a week+ on albatross bars and want to give albastaches a try. Since there is very little compatibility with the albatross cockpit, I figure I'll just pull the whole thing off and plug in the albastache version. So I'm looking for the bars/stem/brake levers. Just putting feelers

[RBW] How are albatross and albastache bars for long distance riding?

2015-06-19 Thread drew
I'm currently on day 3 of my first tour with albas. I did a short tour with drops and was very uncomfortable, so I switched to upright bars and the conversion felt great. To mark's point, the great feeling is really limited to casual riding. I'm finding that out. I can't find a position I like

[RBW] Re: bb cable guide channel question

2015-06-26 Thread drew
i once had cables replaced on a vintage bike with this same sort of routing. the place put on cables that had been dipped in wax or plastic in that section (just 6 or 7 inches) so that it wouldnt rub so harshly. just a super thin layer of black around the cable in that area. at the time i

[RBW] Re: Nitto Campee Front + 56 cm Atlantis?

2015-06-16 Thread drew
alexcycle.com has a pretty good deal on these. LINK http://www.alexscycle.com/campee-1/camping-carrier/nitto-f20-mtb-front-camping-carrier.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] FS: New Snowpeak Titanium 450 dbl wall Mug

2015-06-14 Thread drew
impulse buy. didnt realize that you cant put a double wall mug over a flame. im not a coffee outside guy, and was wanting this for lightweight cooking. brand new. never used, but without tags. paid 50$+ tax and shipping. selling it shipped for 43$.

[RBW] Velo Orange 'Campeur' vs. the Clem

2015-06-14 Thread drew
My friend has a camper. Inspected but never ridden. Fiancé has a Clem proto. Inspected and ridden. Both are great looking bikes, and by all accounts great riding bikes. I think stoutness would be the main noticeable difference. The campeur reminds me of vintage touring bikes, like a miyata

[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar vs. Atlantis

2015-06-12 Thread drew
here is what will said when i asked him Atlantis and Hunqapillar are both straight gauge (not a bad thing!) os x platinum .8mm in the main triangle. The fork is tougher on the Hunqa and the chainstays are thicker...That's about it as far as tubing. The geometries are different, but the tubing

[RBW] Re: Finished Sam Hillborne build

2015-06-12 Thread drew
very nice. what kind of pump is that? On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 6:00:42 PM UTC-7, Zach Duval wrote: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bTzNSe1ACTw/VXuAgtsSMWI/ACI/FbIrsgKZMYk/s1600/Facebook-20150612-065719.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] 7 speed Front Derailleur recommendations

2015-06-12 Thread drew
currently running a 7 speed chain/freewheel with the deore xt triple front derailleur that riv sells. when away from the middle, im getting an annoying amount of chain rub, since it is made for a narrower chain. so im looking for recommendations (buyable) for a triple front derailleur with a

Re: [RBW] 7 speed Front Derailleur recommendations

2015-06-12 Thread drew
Does this mean I can run an 8 speed chain with a 7 speed cassette with no ill effect? -- 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: 58CM Sam Hillborne Sage Green

2015-06-11 Thread drew
pm sent -- 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: First trip to riv

2015-06-10 Thread drew
yep. 2 shops. go to both, as they have different sorts of things...kinda -- 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: Saddlesack medium and VO Porteur rack

2015-05-28 Thread drew
are you gonna be using the rail? if so, i dont think the saddlesack medium will fit in, though without the rail, it probably is a nice wide support. my saddlesack is great, but there are so many rear specific details that i dont think i would want on a front bag. flap that opens the wrong way,

[RBW] Re: WTB: nitto 32f or mark's rack or m18

2015-05-28 Thread drew
or if anyone has a recommended place where they get good deals on these things. On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 12:59:03 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: ideally, looking for a nitto 32f mini front rack. if not that, then a mark's rack, and then lastly, an m18 would suffice. if interested, i have

[RBW] FS: Big Agnes Seedhouse 1-person ultralight tent.

2015-06-01 Thread drew
decided to pull the trigger on a bivy experiment and am selling my lightly used seedhouse sl-1 for funds. used it maybe 7 or 8 times and everything works fine. i made a footprint for it out of regular ripstop nylon or you can buy an official one from big agnes. here is a link with specs and

[RBW] WTB: nitto 32f or mark's rack or m18

2015-05-27 Thread drew
ideally, looking for a nitto 32f mini front rack. if not that, then a mark's rack, and then lastly, an m18 would suffice. if interested, i have a Carradice camper longflap i'd trade. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: Last run of Sams?

2015-05-26 Thread drew
seems like a hiatus of at least a year. the ominous tone and the upcoming projects make me think it will be more than that. i was up there last weekend and they said that they received about 100 frames in this last shipment. speaking as someone who bought a sam when they financially really

[RBW] Re: Last run of Sams?

2015-05-27 Thread drew
anyone in the bay area see the protovelo frame they have in back? i visited for the first time last weekend, saw it, and they described it as like a sam, but with cantis and bigger clearances. it will probably be out in a couple of years. that's all the info i got, and for my personal needs,

[RBW] Re: cork grips - shellac vs. spar varnish

2015-06-02 Thread drew
yes, beautiful and great idea. i don't use cork grips, but im wondering how this would work on cloth tape. now i shellack them and while i like the look and the weather resistance, the hardness is not ideal. have you tried the spar varnish over cloth? -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Seeking Rack Advice

2015-06-02 Thread drew
+1 on racktime. they make nice quality stuff at an acceptable pricepoint. the clem rack is OK, but racktime is a much better value i would also say that the nitto big back rack is actually not that much heavier than most other racks, but adequately heavy duty. i leave one on my bike all the

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Brooks b17, snowpeak, nitto , front rack

2015-06-30 Thread drew
crap. one more thing filson dry duffle backpack http://www.filson.com/products/dry-duffle-backpack.70159.html- black, used once or twice. nice big bag - 110$ shipped -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Community

2015-07-02 Thread drew
very well said. as a still newish member, i'd add welcoming and tolerant to the list. i've learned a lot and felt none of the shame that sometimes comes with newbie mechanical tinkering. hopefully one day ill be able to contribute as much as ive absorbed. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

2015-07-03 Thread drew
patrick, not as much dirt as i would've liked, but about as much as i could find without getting too lost one of the reasons the book was not that helpful. i had a few back road/trail suggestions that were great. i experimented with finding some of my own...which had a lesser percentage of

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

2015-07-03 Thread drew
bob, that is indeed the thermarest z-lite sol. it is bulky, but weighs next to nothing, so it is very easy to lash onto pretty much anything. it also is quite cheap, so i dont feel bad about abusing it. i try to put it on the bike in a spot that wouldnt be otherwise occupied. other than it's

[RBW] Re: on spreading the joy of Rivs...

2015-07-03 Thread drew
definitely the way. i usually get the it feels so smooth/stable/comfortable..it's probably hard to go fast though. this usually comes from people who have racing style bikes, but are not racers or even regular riders of bikes. after the comfort feeling, you can sort of push a little harder

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

2015-07-03 Thread drew
Hey Doug, You're right. Information wise, it's not too off the mark, though it really only presents one route. What I found infuriating was the half bullet point/half description directions where the format shifts constantly. Keeping it simple ie. Left on 2nd right on 3rd etc. would be ideal,

[RBW] stem for albastache help

2015-06-27 Thread drew
ok. going to take the albastache plunge. what has been working well for me (though slightly less aggressive and comfortable climbing) are albatross bars with a 11cm tallux set at about saddle height. wondering what sort of stem i should pair with the albastache that will give a similar height

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

2015-06-28 Thread drew
thanks guys, that makes sense. john, are you using an 8cm dirt drop or tallux stem? On Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 6:16:23 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: ok. going to take the albastache plunge. what has been working well for me (though slightly less aggressive and comfortable climbing

[RBW] sf-la ride report, gear review

2015-07-02 Thread drew
first off, thanks for all the suggestions in the planning post for this trip. it was great and brutal and fun and all that stuff. i learned, despite my desires, that i don't really stop and take pictures AND moreso, when i do, they are not that good. so, i gained a new appreciation for

[RBW] Re: sf-la ride report, gear review

2015-07-06 Thread drew
hey curtis, that is fernwood in big sur. it's a private campground i've been going to for years, though never on a bike and never in summer. i was somewhat horrified to see what i always thought of as a serene, peaceful and mostly empty campsite filled with tons of cars and flotation devices.

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. Index Shifters

2015-07-06 Thread drew
i think this is specific to the sunrace shifters that they are putting on the clems. i believe they were made for internal gear hubs, but riv figured out that they work fine for friction shifting too and dont cost an arm and a leg. i think the confusion lies in the fact that when not used with

[RBW] Bosco/Albatross Aluminum Vs Chromoly

2015-06-28 Thread drew
I've had chromo and aluminum albatross bars. The only time I felt any real flex was under strenuous conditions with a somewhat heavy front load. I felt it on both bars, and likely could not distinguish the two. I agree with the previous assessment that the flex is due to the shape and hand

[RBW] Re: stem for albastache help

2015-07-01 Thread drew
ok, final question. talked with keven yesterday, who recommended the dirt drop. i dont mind the looks, so i was gonna go that way and then read not designed for rugged off road use on the harris cyclery site http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/stems/ , while it says nothing about the regular

[RBW] Re: FS/FT: Brooks b17, snowpeak, nitto , front rack

2015-07-01 Thread drew
wedge and snowpeak mug are gone. here are some photos of the rest https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-22p53tL18v8/VZSBvWAIXfI/AVs/DwX25KgQO2k/s1600/IMG_2118.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k7tp6CCf3Po/VZSBzws905I/AV0/XyfetrMV27Y/s1600/IMG_2119.JPG

[RBW] Re: Cheviot compared to Sam Hillborne?

2015-07-02 Thread drew
are all the sams gone now? good for them. i have a sam that fits in the line up as exactly what you're talking about. loaded bike is covered, beater is covered. the sam is just a perfectly capable all arounder that is really fun to ride on the road or dirt. mine is set up minimally, but i

[RBW] Re: New Olive ACW Mugs, new coffee? What kind of coffee/gear do you take on the bike?

2015-07-05 Thread drew
maybe a ridiculous question and slightly off topic, but... im aware you cannot put a double wall titanium mug over direct heat. does the same go for a double wall steel mug? On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 4:57:32 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: The RIV crowd seems to be fully steeped in the whole

[RBW] Re: Single Speed Conversion Help

2015-05-25 Thread drew
in total agreement about a single speed being more desirable. especially in that setting. most people in college will want a single speed or be singlespeedifying their own geared bike. you'd be doing the work for them. pitlocks, a good locking technique...heck, two mini u-locks. put a bad

[RBW] stupid stem question

2015-05-25 Thread drew
Regarding minimum insertion line. does the minimum insertion line mean 'this far below the headset or below the locknuts or if you cant see the line, you're good? ive got about 5cm in below the headset, and another 5cm taken up by locknut/cable hanger/spacer too little? father's day present

[RBW] Re: FS-Filson bag, Vintage Kirtland Panniers

2015-05-22 Thread drew
bumping this. panniers are sold, but i still have the filson dry duffle backpack. also, the sale of this cyclesmith wedge fell through. so here it is again. usa made, multiple compartments etc. 30$ shipped

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-22 Thread drew
wouldn't whiskey be the ultralight option? -- 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

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-22 Thread drew
i tried to resist the down puffy jacket for a while, just because it seems like everyone in any outdoor setting has them. it truly is a great piece of travel gear though. i take mine on any and all trips, bike or un-bike related. sidenote- rei and campsaver have the patagonia nano puffs on

[RBW] Re: Help Riv: Let people ride your bike

2015-05-23 Thread drew
My solution has been to buy a used bag, thread a cable thru one of the leather lashes/rack/saddle/seat stay, but small lock and attach. Someone may cut the cable, but likely they won't go for a beausaged/patched/locked up bag. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-21 Thread drew
so ill be riding from SF-LA in a couple of weeks. this will be my first tour lasting more than a few days, so i wanted to put my plans out there and see if there is anything i should reconsider or any glaring holes im missing, or anything i still need to buy, while there is time. i've blocked

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-21 Thread drew
Haha, a towel is on the list. don't worry, ive made that mistake before. see, im fine sleeping on the ground, but my weakness is in wanting something clean to put on when i wake up from riding all day and sleeping on the ground. hence the shirts, which are not a problem on 2 or 3 day rides. i

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-22 Thread drew
great. this is getting good. consensus is that there are too many clothes, and now i get to justify buying some versatile quick drying stuff too. thanks for the route suggestions, and keep them coming. any chance to get off the main highway is welcome. doug, i live in LA, near downtown. i'll

[RBW] Re: How old is your Hillborne? Really

2015-05-26 Thread drew
Ha ha. i had an in depth conversation with the fiancee's dad, regarding my hunqapillar, where he kept telling me that my bike was in amazing condition and that he used to have bikes like mine years ago. i must have told him it was new 7 or 8 times and each time he just ignored me or reassured

[RBW] Re: stupid stem question

2015-05-26 Thread drew
cool, thanks everyone. On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 5:18:08 PM UTC-7, drew wrote: Regarding minimum insertion line. does the minimum insertion line mean 'this far below the headset or below the locknuts or if you cant see the line, you're good? ive got about 5cm in below the headset

[RBW] Re: sf-la coast tour thoughts and preparation

2015-05-26 Thread drew
we got a friend of mine one of those fancy REI chairs. it's pretty cool, and youll be the hero of any camp out if you have an extra chair or can roll a large rock well. ill probably just use my z-lite sleeping pad on this trip though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

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