[RBW] Re: Velocity Service!

That's fantastic! And wonderful that they covered the labor and parts to rebuild the wheel around the new replacement rim. Was the rim that separated made in Australia or US? I have an Aussie OC rear rim, I'll be keeping an eye on it. Anton On Friday, August 29, 2014 9:19:19 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: WTB brake levers / bars

Modern Tektro, Cane Creek and SRAM brake levers provide a nice flat transition from the ramps. The Shimano R100, less so. And most all non-aero levers don't at all. Anton On Monday, January 5, 2015 12:16:14 AM UTC-5, Jason Leach wrote: Are there modern non aero brake levers with a high

[RBW] Re: Hunq rider in Kingston NY

Small world!! I grew up two blocks from there on Pearl St, and went to St. Joseph's school across the street from your bike shop! I'll be visiting Kingston in a couple weeks, I'll try to stop by your shop! Anton velolumino.com On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 12:25:14 AM UTC-4, comveo wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: D2R2 2017

I rode the D2R2 in 2011, 2012 and 2013 (115k once and 100k twice, never had the balls for anything longer-- even the 100k is pretty challenging), but I haven't been back since. I may make it back this year. One thing that prompted me to take a break from it, despite the breathtaking beauty of

[RBW] Re: Enjoying autumn colors

Takashi, Thank you for those beautiful photos. They brought a smile to me, too. It looks so lovely there, and even reminds me of my childhood home in the Catskill mountains of NYS. Best, Anton On Monday, November 6, 2017 at 9:13:12 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote: > > > Hi, > > I visited Aizu area

[RBW] FREE STUFF FOR SHIPPING!

For the cost of shipping (please no more than one item per person), I am offering the following: - VDO wireless computer with optional cadence sensor. I have three complete units (computer + speed sensor + cadence sensor + magnets), I had them on all my bikes until I got a Garmin.

[RBW] Re: Stuff for sale

Hi everyone, here's what's still available. Prices reduced! I have a few bike items for sale. All items are new or NOS as noted. Prices > include CONUS shipping. > >- Velo Orange threadless stem, 110mm, 1-1/8", +/-6 deg. New. $25 >shipped. (Can include a 1" to 1-1/8" shim, new, for an

[RBW] Stuff for sale

I have a few bike items for sale. All items are new or NOS as noted. Prices include CONUS shipping. - Velo Orange threadless stem, 110mm, 1-1/8", +/-6 deg. New. $30 shipped. (Can include a 1" to 1-1/8" shim, new, for an additional $5). - SRAM Rival FD, braze-on, 10-speed. New. $20

[RBW] Re: FREE STUFF FOR SHIPPING!

Hi everyone, here's a list of what's still available. Apologies if I have not replied to everyone regarding items already claimed. Best, Anton >- Nashbar clipless pedals. My first foray into clipless. Work fine, >nothing wrong except scuffing. >- Unknown manufacturer chromed

[RBW] Re: How to mount B tail light on this rack?

Hi Ash, I used two p-clamps on my Burley Piccolo rack to mount a Planet Bike taillight. I found the taillight acted as a lever arm and kept rotating downward. The solution was to wrap a small piece of inner tube over the rack before installing the p-clamps. Of course, you can just rubber-lined

[RBW] Happy New Year and two new products from Velo Lumino!

Happy New Year from Velo Lumino! While I've been hunkering down in the sub-zero temps of New England, I've finally had time to update the Velo Lumino website with a couple of exciting new products. A few months ago I introduced a new dynamo taillight for seat-tube mounting

[RBW] Re: Copenhagen wheel Rivs vs ebike

Superpedestrian is a local company, and I see their wheels all over town, usually on bikes that blow past me :). I've seen them on nice road bikes and on clunky salvaged 10-speeds. I agree they need to start offering these in 650B. 20" would be great, too, if they'd fit-- I'd throw one on my

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

One thing I've learned, living in an urban environment (Boston) that has very aggressively built bicycle and ped infrastructure over the years, and reduced vehicle speed by lowering speed limits (25 mph limit in Somerville, 20mph limit in Cambridge), installing traffic calming devices, etc, is

[RBW] Re: Dyno light installation, which side of the do you prefer?

If you have a fender that's supported by a front rack, ,you can use the Velo Lumino fender mount for headlights, which will center the headlight. But having the fender supported behind the headlight is essential to prevent the beam from bouncing, and to prevent the fender from getting

[RBW] Re: Nuts and Bolts

> > > Anton, should I be shocked that your daughter could correctly identify > all the small little parts and fasteners? I mean, some of the parts are > quite esoteric! > Ha, I'd be super impressed if she knew 1/10th of those things. She'd ask me to what they were, how to spell (if needed),

Re: [RBW] Frame color!

If you like Herse blue, you might like RAL6034, the powder coat color I chose for this bike: Anton velolumino.com On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:33:15 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Thanks, Jason. I did find the color.

[RBW] Re: Frame color!

Patrick, After seeing some of the examples posted, I'm really digging silver and battleship gray. If your powder coater can in fact get you the green you want (sage, you said?), then obviously that's best. I've found it's very hard to imagine a color on a bike from a paint chip. Something

Re: [RBW] Frame color!

I don't know... On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 8:37:55 AM UTC-4, Tom Norton wrote: > > Anton, > I like that color!! > I am getting ready to paint the frame,fork and rack that I built. So my > question is can a base coat color be matched to a powder coat color? > Thanks! > Tom > Chardon,Ohio --

Re: [RBW] Helpless in Nevada: How do you secure this fender?

I read about half of the responses, and don't have anything to add other than I agree with all the points made, especially that the mechanic was incompetent. Even if the included bracket didn't reach all the way to the brake bridge where it is supposed to attach, there could have been a way

[RBW] FS: Lots o' bags: Acorn, Swift, Ostrich

All are new or almost new. - Acorn medium boxy rando bag, black. Used a few times, works without a decaleur. Almost new. Sells for $205 on Acorn's website. $170 - Swift Industries Polaris Porteur bag. Used once. This thing is huge. Roll-top design provides a massive storage

[RBW] Re: 3-speed shifter QR: Is anyone willing to try this experiment for me?

Yes it is easy to remove. It is analogous to removing a brake cable from a brake lever. Anton velolumino.com On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 11:00:45 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Calling out to Sturmey Archer 3-speed trigger users. I asked Aaron if it > is indeed easy to remove the shifter

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots o' bags: Acorn, Swift, Ostrich

Swift porteur bag sold. All other bags still available. -- 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: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

I don't think the 2 meter rule necessarily applies to cycling or running. There is a computer-simulated model out of Europe that suggests that for higher speed travel modes, like running and cycling, you might need far more than 6 feet. Granted, it's a model, not peer-reviewed, and there's

[RBW] Re: 3-speed shifter QR: Is anyone willing to try this experiment for me?

Patrick, I replied on the other list :). I make my own Sturmey cables, so I can speak to the ease of removing them from actual experience. Anton velolumino.com On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4:07:16 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Next question: does anyone have 1 or 2 of the old fashioned 3

Re: [RBW] Dynamo Hub Recommendations

Bicycle Belle, Full disclosure: I sell SP dynamo hubs. That said, I have three SP hubs on personal bikes, the oldest of which I built into a wheel in 2015 on my Bike Friday cargo bike, which, due to its size, cannot fit in my shed or basement, therefore it lives outside year-round in New

Re: [RBW] How do you ride alone?

Normally, what you describe makes up my routine solo riding-- local errands of less than two miles: library, supermarket, drug store, hardware store, PO, etc, often on my way home from work. Amazing how many you can hit in one go when you live in a city. Now with this crisis, I'm restricting

[RBW] Re: FS: Lots o' bags: Acorn, Swift, Ostrich

All bags have been claimed. -- 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] Re: Your Favorite Adhesive for Riv Cork Grips???

I've used generic spray glues, can't think of any brand names. Maybe Ace brand... anyway it always works well for a year or so then loosens and I repeat. I suppose that might be better than the permanent stuff that forces you to chip away a cork bits when you want to remove them. Anton

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

Deacon, When you say 'try bowing out', I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean bending the stay so that it is parallel to the face of the dropout? This is essential for proper stay attachment, it reduces all sorts of stress along the stay and at the fender. I did a four-part blog series on

Re: [RBW] Break-away Fender Safety Options

Andrew, I'm using a set of PDW stay ends on my VO fenders. They've held up great over the years. I set the screws in with loctite blue and was careful not to overtighten them. I thought I wouldn't like the way they look but honestly they just disappear into the background. Anton

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

Aside from any QB-specific issues, I wrote a generic 4-part series for installing metal fenders: https://somervillebikes.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/how-to-install-metal-fenders-part-i-achieving-a-proper-arc-radius/ Anton velolumino.com On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:26:56 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick

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

Well done. Nice photos. Bikes and beautiful landscapes have always had a special place in my heart. Thanks for posting! Anton velolumino.com On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: > > COVID gave me time to spruce up my website and >

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

I have an OMAS titanium BB spindle in my parts bin... takes standard cartridge bearings. Never used it, but it looks like a fine piece of kit. Anton velolumino.com On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 5:44:38 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > So the eBay story, the seller will no longer answering my