[RBW] WTB: Nitto Noodle 54cm
Looking for a Nitto Noodle 54cm handlebar to purchase. Let me know if you are holdin'. Thank you, Brad -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3b2d3883-d843-4548-807f-c985acabc2f2n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Search continues, need to try a 50cm 650b Atlantis.
It was great to meet you and chat about bikes! Brad On Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 5:11:53 PM UTC-4 Joel Stern wrote: > Brad, from this list was kind was kind enough to let me come over and try > out his wife’s 51cm Appaloosa. It has a bit more standover than my 55cm > Bleriot and I could probably live with it but I would like a bit more. I’m > hoping someone within 2 hours of Springfield, MA might have a 50cm 650b > Atlantis that I could at least tease for standover. Thanks very much Brad > for a pleasant visit and your generosity. > > Joel > -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/158ae998-8a13-4474-885a-439f169924f8n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Anyone near me with a 650b 50cm Atlantis and/or a 51cm Appaloosa?
My wife has a 51cm Appaloosa and we're about 2 hours and 20 minutes west of Springfield. You're welcome to come by for a socially-distanced test ride. We have some nice dirt roads to ride around here! If you're interested, send me a dm. (I just upgraded Chrome and for some reason, the "reply directly to author" button isn't working.) Brad Kerhonkson On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11:14:58 AM UTC-4 Joel Stern wrote: > Hello all, I am going to crosspost this to bob, RBW and 650B groups. > > I don't want to buy one of these until I know what will really fit me and > if it will be more comfortable for my back than my Bleriot. I live near > Springfield, MA so anyone within 2 hours or so. > > 650b 50cm Atlantis > 51cm Joe Appalossa > > Thanks for your help > -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7179c6ff-8fe3-4ed3-942c-43efa75d24d2n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Semi-OT: chambray
Thanks for the update. It seems like it's hard to find info in English about Post O'alls. I hear you with the sleeves (and fit in general). That vintage fit can look strange, especially if you're tall and skinny. Brad Queens On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:42:17 AM UTC-4, Michael Baquerizo wrote: > > @brad > > Mostly correct. Takeshi of Post O'alls moved to Japan and along with it > went his production. He has very high standards and labored to find the > right place to do it and so it should be on par with the US product. > > With that being said, there are certain qualities he prefers that might > not mesh well with the masses (not that RBW Owner's are the masses). Mostly > those are cotton threads (which shrink as you would expect cotton to, thus > making the garments warp in weird ways all throughout and are more > expensive) and typically shorter sleeves akin to older work shirts where > ppl feared getting sleeves caught in machinery. > > > > On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:09:03 PM UTC-4, Brad wrote: >> >> There are a handful of small companies out there making reproduction >> vintage workwear. >> >> Check out: Left Field, Post Overalls, Engineered Garments, etc. (There's >> also Iron Heart, which is made in Japan.)l >> >> They manufacture domestically and use high-quality materials. And they're >> expensive enough that they make you realize what a good deal Riv's MUSA >> gear is. I'm far from an expert on this, but it's my understanding that a >> lot of these companies make clothes for the Japanese market. There's a >> strong demand there for vintage US workwear. >> >> One of the companies (I think it's Post Overalls) is owned by a Japanese >> man who studied fashion production management in the States. His clothes >> are made with old machines from defunct factories in the US because >> collectors can tell the difference in the stitches made with new machines >> and old machines. You can really go down the rabbit hole with this stuff! >> >> Brad >> Queens >> >> >> >> On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 1:54:11 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote: >>> >>> I just pulled my trusty MUSA blue chambray shirt out of the wash and it >>> is on its last legs, so to speak - significant fraying at the cuffs and >>> collar, worn elbows, missing buttons. I happened to get Grant on the phone >>> yesterday during a call to HQ on an unrelated matter, and when I pivoted to >>> this topic he indicated that new ones aren't in the pipeline. Any >>> suggestions on where to source a replacement that checks many/most of the >>> boxes of the original? There are commodity-grade options available from the >>> usual suspects (Carhartt, Duluth Trading, etc.) but I really love the >>> synergy of that supple Japanese chambray while supporting living wage >>> domestic craftspeople. >>> >>> Alternatively, does anyone have the genuine article for sale in size XL? >>> >>> Jay Lonner >>> Bellingham, WA >>> >> -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5198a8d8-483e-4c24-aeba-c30572675343%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: Semi-OT: chambray
I was thinking about Gibson and Pattern Recognition when I was writing about repro workwear. Buzz Rickson is right in line with the other brands I mentioned. Brad Queens On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:56:41 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote: > > The Epaulet stuff looks really nice, maybe too nice for stuffing into a > saddlebag and general bike-y use. The reproduction workwear is more what I > had in mind. I’ll check out those links for sure, but in the meantime ended > up placing an order for a Buzz Rickson chambray shirt because a) it seems > like a good shirt for my purposes, and b) that brand has been on the > fringes of my consciousness ever since reading “Pattern Recognition” by > William Gibson when it first came out. I’m a little concerned about the > sizing since I’m probably a few standard deviations taller than their > domestic Japanese market, but I just ordered the biggest one they make and > we’ll see how it turns out. Agreed that the MUSA stuff is a relative > bargain, so I’ll just have to stock up if/when they ever do another run. > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > > Sent from my Atari 400 > > On Mar 29, 2020, at 1:09 PM, Brad > > wrote: > > > There are a handful of small companies out there making reproduction > vintage workwear. > > Check out: Left Field, Post Overalls, Engineered Garments, etc. (There's > also Iron Heart, which is made in Japan.)l > > They manufacture domestically and use high-quality materials. And they're > expensive enough that they make you realize what a good deal Riv's MUSA > gear is. I'm far from an expert on this, but it's my understanding that a > lot of these companies make clothes for the Japanese market. There's a > strong demand there for vintage US workwear. > > One of the companies (I think it's Post Overalls) is owned by a Japanese > man who studied fashion production management in the States. His clothes > are made with old machines from defunct factories in the US because > collectors can tell the difference in the stitches made with new machines > and old machines. You can really go down the rabbit hole with this stuff! > > Brad > Queens > > > > On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 1:54:11 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote: >> >> I just pulled my trusty MUSA blue chambray shirt out of the wash and it >> is on its last legs, so to speak - significant fraying at the cuffs and >> collar, worn elbows, missing buttons. I happened to get Grant on the phone >> yesterday during a call to HQ on an unrelated matter, and when I pivoted to >> this topic he indicated that new ones aren't in the pipeline. Any >> suggestions on where to source a replacement that checks many/most of the >> boxes of the original? There are commodity-grade options available from the >> usual suspects (Carhartt, Duluth Trading, etc.) but I really love the >> synergy of that supple Japanese chambray while supporting living wage >> domestic craftspeople. >> >> Alternatively, does anyone have the genuine article for sale in size XL? >> >> Jay Lonner >> Bellingham, WA >> > -- > 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-owne...@googlegroups.com . > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6a8648f0-81b8-41fb-bb30-69671031e5d4%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6a8648f0-81b8-41fb-bb30-69671031e5d4%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > > -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2564dec8-ebd2-4311-a024-efd01bddb088%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Semi-OT: chambray
There are a handful of small companies out there making reproduction vintage workwear. Check out: Left Field, Post Overalls, Engineered Garments, etc. (There's also Iron Heart, which is made in Japan.)l They manufacture domestically and use high-quality materials. And they're expensive enough that they make you realize what a good deal Riv's MUSA gear is. I'm far from an expert on this, but it's my understanding that a lot of these companies make clothes for the Japanese market. There's a strong demand there for vintage US workwear. One of the companies (I think it's Post Overalls) is owned by a Japanese man who studied fashion production management in the States. His clothes are made with old machines from defunct factories in the US because collectors can tell the difference in the stitches made with new machines and old machines. You can really go down the rabbit hole with this stuff! Brad Queens On Friday, March 27, 2020 at 1:54:11 PM UTC-4, Jay Lonner wrote: > > I just pulled my trusty MUSA blue chambray shirt out of the wash and it is > on its last legs, so to speak - significant fraying at the cuffs and > collar, worn elbows, missing buttons. I happened to get Grant on the phone > yesterday during a call to HQ on an unrelated matter, and when I pivoted to > this topic he indicated that new ones aren't in the pipeline. Any > suggestions on where to source a replacement that checks many/most of the > boxes of the original? There are commodity-grade options available from the > usual suspects (Carhartt, Duluth Trading, etc.) but I really love the > synergy of that supple Japanese chambray while supporting living wage > domestic craftspeople. > > Alternatively, does anyone have the genuine article for sale in size XL? > > Jay Lonner > Bellingham, WA > -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6a8648f0-81b8-41fb-bb30-69671031e5d4%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Figuring out a Rivendell
It's easy to burn all the paint off but Google Translate still doesn't do Elvish. Brad Queens -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/239711cb-9022-4133-b220-3ec7b24914f2%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Fall Ride Recommendations outside NYC?
Hi Mark! You were the one who tipped me off that the ride was possible. I was prepared to pay the $20 to pass through Mohonk but I rode on a Friday afternoon and I never found a place to pay. Even at $20, it's a great ride. One possible issue: Mohonk and Minnewaska are busy on the weekends during leaf-peeping season and you'll share the trails with a lot of walkers. If you can ride during the week, the trails are empty. Brad Queens On Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 7:25:54 PM UTC-4, Mark Roland wrote: > > Just be aware that right around where the River to Ridge trail ends, there > is a table in the woods where they will collect $20 for a day bike pass or > $100 for a yearly. Also, helmet required. You can get to Minnewaska > completely via the carriage roads--I did it a few weeks ago for the > Rivendell 25th Eastern Seaboard Ride. > > On Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 4:33:53 PM UTC-4, Brad wrote: >> >> A few weeks ago I rode from the Poughkeepsie train station to Minnewaska. >> I think more than 90% of the ride was on rail trails, carriage rodes, or >> very lightly trafficked backroads. >> >> The Poughkeepsie to New Paltz leg is rail trail all the way to the New >> York Thruway. >> Just across the river from, New Paltz, the new River to Ridge trail >> (which doesn't show up on Google maps yet) gets you into the Mohonk >> preserve. >> The Mohonk carriage roads get you up to where the footbridge crosses >> 44/55. A combination of carriage roads and back roads get you into >> Minnewaska, where you can take carriage roads to the main entrance. From >> there, you can ride all sorts of beautiful carriage roads. >> >> Some parts of the ride might be dicey on really skinny tires, but it's >> definitely not mountain biking. >> >> Here's my Ride With GPS route (there are a couple of wrong turns in there >> and I continued on to Kerhonkson after Minnewaska): >> >> https://ridewithgps.com/trips/40675222 >> >> Brad >> Queens >> >> On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:26:58 PM UTC-4, ScaD wrote: >>> >>> Just checking to see if anyone has a Fall ride (mostly low cars or light >>> off road if possible) that's easy to reach by train from NYC. >>> >> -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5e76a03f-cc40-4d8b-bd7b-09a204cfd44a%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Fall Ride Recommendations outside NYC?
A few weeks ago I rode from the Poughkeepsie train station to Minnewaska. I think more than 90% of the ride was on rail trails, carriage rodes, or very lightly trafficked backroads. The Poughkeepsie to New Paltz leg is rail trail all the way to the New York Thruway. Just across the river from, New Paltz, the new River to Ridge trail (which doesn't show up on Google maps yet) gets you into the Mohonk preserve. The Mohonk carriage roads get you up to where the footbridge crosses 44/55. A combination of carriage roads and back roads get you into Minnewaska, where you can take carriage roads to the main entrance. From there, you can ride all sorts of beautiful carriage roads. Some parts of the ride might be dicey on really skinny tires, but it's definitely not mountain biking. Here's my Ride With GPS route (there are a couple of wrong turns in there and I continued on to Kerhonkson after Minnewaska): https://ridewithgps.com/trips/40675222 Brad Queens On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:26:58 PM UTC-4, ScaD wrote: > > Just checking to see if anyone has a Fall ride (mostly low cars or light > off road if possible) that's easy to reach by train from NYC. > -- 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://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fb83476f-25f6-4fa8-bf79-4008a84a35a2%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase
I ride a 59cm Clem L and my PBH is 88. The bike fits great, but there's not a lot of room to move the seat any lower. The water bottle cage is well forward of the space I occupy when I'm straddling the bike. Brad Queens On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:13:05 AM UTC-4, RDS wrote: > > To those that have a clem ... when you are carrying a bottle in the bottle > cage, does it get it the way when you stop or are straddling the bike? > Yeah, I'm kind of torn b/t the colors. I live in Georgia, so very doubtful > that a test ride is possible > > On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 2:49:36 PM UTC-4, RDS wrote: >> >> I am thinking of getting a Clem L frame or complete bike. >> >> The latest catalog has a min PBH of 83 for the size 59. I am 83+/-. >> Anyone near PBH own one and have any comments? I am overweight, so most >> riding will be paved paths. >> >> Looks like Gray or Green for a color choice. Your vote? >> > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shimano cantilever brakes (CX-70/50) link wire question
I set up two bikes with CX-50's and, on both bikes, the link wire wasn't the right length to fit over fenders. I had generic straddle wire & carriers in my parts bin and they work great. Brad Queens On Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 3:03:29 PM UTC-4, Jeffrey B wrote: > > Please help! I'm setting up a set of new CX-70 brakes on my Sam Hillborne > and can't find the link wires. I called Riv but they don't have > replacements. Would anyone be willing to measure the length of their > CX-70/50 link wire for me (center to center) so I know which replacement > unit link to order? Or, if you have these link wires that you don't use I > would pay to help clean out your parts bin :) > > Thanks all! > Jeff > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Not so permanent Basket + Rack
On one of my bikes I like to switch back and forth between a basket and a rando bag. I used zip ties for a long time, but it seemed wasteful to be cutting them off every few weeks. One of the bikey Instagram accounts I follow (I can't remember which one) showed someone attaching their rack by weaving an Arno strap (which is the same Irish straps) between the rack and the basket. The Arno straps are very solid and I carry heavy loads sometimes) Now that I've been doing it for a while, I can install the basket quickly. One caveat: I'm using a Haulin Colin platform rack, so there's a lot of support for the basket. Now I'm curious about the tool box buckle technique... Brad Queens On Friday, August 31, 2018 at 1:47:46 AM UTC-4, Vincent Tamer wrote: > > Anyone got any ideas for a detachable wald setup? I love baskets in the > practical sense but I think my favorite Riv Bike setup is med Saddle sack > in back and a track sack up front. It has a classy feel. > > Do you think some kind of strap, either Irish or Voile/ski strap, would > make a good way of securing a basket for light and even med loads? This way > it can be removed or installed easily. I’m gonna try it this weekend but > I’m curious if any one else has. > > I will certainly be careful in light of all this nitto basket rack hubbub -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Grant is asking us to not run baskets on Nitto Racks
My dog rides in my front basket pretty often. Every once in a while, I'll get passed by a car and the passenger will yell out the window "...and your little dog too!" Brad Queens On Monday, August 27, 2018 at 3:27:17 PM UTC-4, masmojo wrote: > > Mark, Ive gotten rid of bikes for no other reason except they were black, > BUT black Clementines look wicked sick!! If I ever got another it would > have to be black! > Although, people already ask me where Toto is; does anyone else ever get > Wiz of Oz comments? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa
My friend's knee is fine. It was simply the consequence of going too far too fast. I think he is going to buy the 51cm Joe Appaloosa (once I get the wheel fixed)! Challenges make the adventure. Without them we would have no stories to tell. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Ride Report - 600-mile tour on Joe Appaloosa
. The conference lasted two days and introduced me to a fellow bicycle nerd and reader of this discussion board. When I described my Joe Appaloosa, he proudly held up a Sackville bag. I had a good time trading knowledge and experience with him. I am always happy to meet someone who can gab about steel bike and friction shifters. A friend and colleague joined my wife and I for the return trip. He rode the 51 cm Joe Appaloosa my wife could never come to love and ended up for sale on this site. We experienced beautiful weather for several days as we retraced the trail east to Cumberland, where my wife left the two of us to drive home. My friend and I hit the C to find a drier, but still rough, trail. We met a rider on a classic steel Trek frame that began his ride in Oregon. We learned he owned a business designing and manufacturing sustainable dog leashes and spent the previous eight weeks on the bicycle to visit family in Norfolk, VA. Everything continued to go smoothly until my friend's knee began to hurt and his Joe's front wheel bearings began to pop like a bag of popcorn in the microwave. A bike shop mechanic told us the bearings had not been properly pressed at the factory and he did not have the parts to fix it. We managed to mitigate the noise for a day, but the knee pain signaled an early end to our ride. I had just crossed mile 640 when we called for my wife to bail us out. In summary, the trip included moments of pure joy and the depths of despair (three flats in ten minutes with no more spares or patches while mosquitoes ate me alive). What about the bike? I did not mention it much because it did what it was suppose to do: carry a huge load across a variety of environments while melting away beneath my legs. Joe proved rock solid the entire trip, hauling nearly 200 pounds with little effort. The handling was unaffected by the weight, allowing me to enjoy the views instead of man-handling the bike. The only kinks were unrelated to the Appaloosa. Although I carried a solar panel and had a dynamo hub, my phone's cable broke so I had trouble charging for several days. Also, my new B IQ X headlight gave up the ghost after four days of heavy rain. I even discovered water inside the casing. Harris Cyclery and Peter White agreed to replace it under warranty. See you on the road, Brad Link to Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1waq1EDfSOi0lmHc7tE8V0HwLJY36xgyN?usp=sharing -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?
This doesn't answer your question at all, but sort of relates to bikes in Tokyo: About 15 years ago, I was in Tokyo working on a photo shoot. One of the Japanese photo assistants was a young guy who went to school in NYC and rode his bike to the shoot every day. I asked him lots of questions about riding in Tokyo. This was before smartphones and I was impressed that he could navigate the city (I'd gotten really lost going running). NJS gear was getting popular in the states, so I asked him if he ever went to Keirin races. He looked confused. Finally, he answered that he didn't really think of Keirin races as cycling, that he associated them more with old drunk men and gambling. One of my favorite spots in Tokyo is the Meguro Parasitological Museum, but I have weird taste in tourist spots. Brad Queens On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 12:07:24 PM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > We'll be bikeless, and will be in Tyoko for a week then Kyoto. > > Blug Lug, Sim Works watch a Kerin race, planning on taking a tile class in > Kyoto. > > Any other recommendations of things to see or do? > > Anyone in Japan that would like to have coffee? > > > Manny > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs
I don't think I've ever seen someone cycling with a bag that's actually made to carry dogs (or kids). Usually, they look like they're wedged into a typical backpack or messenger bag. Neither the dog nor the rider looks uncomfortable, but I'm sticking with the basket. Brad On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 10:37:57 AM UTC-4, Kiley Demond wrote: > > You mean like this <https://www.k9sportsack.com>? This just looks so > uncomfortable to me. And it is too hot a solution (at least in my > estimation). And I spent a lot of time and money getting stuff off my back > when on my bike. > > That said, I bought a used kid backpack off eBay and retooled it into a > dog backpack. All because on one hike when I lived in northern California, > my dog lay down on the trail and refused to go further and I carried him > for an hour in the fireman’s carry back to the car. I’ve used it once since > then. Turns out I don’t like hiking in the heat any more than my dog;-). > > On Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 5:31:18 AM UTC-7, Brad wrote: >> >> >> Most dogs prefer being in the front >>>> >>> >> Agreed. I like riding a bike with a front load generally anyway, but it's >> definitely helpful to be able to talk to my dog to keep her calm (or at >> least it was in the beginning when she was more likely to be nervous. >> >> The animal is never wrong. >> >> >> Also agreed. While have a good, solid carrier is important, riding with >> your dog is 95% good training and conditioning. >> >> Here in NYC, it's not uncommon to see people ride by with dogs stuffed in >> their backpacks/messenger bags. It doesn't look comfortable for either >> party, but I don't think it could be possible to get an uncooperative dog >> in a backpack. >> >> And finally, my dog would love the Buddyrider. I could give her head >> scratches with my chin while riding! >> >> Brad >> Queens >> > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs
> Most dogs prefer being in the front >> > Agreed. I like riding a bike with a front load generally anyway, but it's definitely helpful to be able to talk to my dog to keep her calm (or at least it was in the beginning when she was more likely to be nervous. The animal is never wrong. Also agreed. While have a good, solid carrier is important, riding with your dog is 95% good training and conditioning. Here in NYC, it's not uncommon to see people ride by with dogs stuffed in their backpacks/messenger bags. It doesn't look comfortable for either party, but I don't think it could be possible to get an uncooperative dog in a backpack. And finally, my dog would love the Buddyrider. I could give her head scratches with my chin while riding! Brad Queens -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] dogs on Rivs
Patrick Moore wrote: > > Adding to the original question: how did you (all) train your dog *not* to > jump out of whatever conveyance it was in? I'd like to find a way to carry > my ~20 lb dog to the dog park some 3 miles away, but he's hardly one to sit > still unless restrained in some way. > > For a few weeks, my dog rode in a closed soft-sided carrier. Once she got comfortable in that, I tried slowly riding around the park with the top open. Because we were riding slowly in the park, I could talk to her, pet her, and make sure she stayed sitting. When she settled down riding with the top of the carrier open, we started riding to the park that way. It didn't take long before she could ride sitting in a tote bag. I still tether her harness to my handlebars to make sure she doesn't fall off if I stop short. I never let her jump off the bike. She knows that she stays in the tote bag until I lift it out of the basket and set it on the ground. We've been riding this way for 8 years or so. She's great when we're riding- she doesn't fidget anymore (even a little wiggle can throw off your steering a bit) and she leans into turns. It sounds like Wally had a similar process: go slow and break it down into little steps. Brad Queens -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question
Paul, I'm not sure how to articulate this, but the Shimano CX cantis have a floating bushing that's held by the bolt. So the friction is between the bushing and the cantilever body, not the bushing and the canti boss. To lube the system, you need to drip oil between the bushing and the cantilever body. My CX50s didn't bind, but felt rough. If I let them go long enough I'm pretty sure they would have frozen eventually. Note: I commute on the bike all winter in the salty northeast and don't wash & lube as often as I should. Brad Queens On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 8:37:52 PM UTC-4, Paul Brodek wrote: > > First off, great resurrection of a 01/2015 thread! > > Were the CX70s binding only when the bolt was tightened, or without the > bolt being torqued down? > > There are a couple/few reasons for cantis to bind. > 1. The bushing inner diameter is too narrow. I don't think that's common. > 2. The canti boss outer diameter is oversized. I don't think tt's common > for the overall boss diameter to be oversized, but sometimes the very end > of the boss becomes mushroomed. > 3. The canti boss is too short, so the arm binds when the bolt is > tightened. > 4. I suppose you could have enough grit between the boss & bushing to > cause binding. > 5. What'd I miss? > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ USA > > On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 9:45 AM, JohnS > > wrote: > >> This winter my CX-70's seemed to be dragging against the rim. Upon closer >> inspection I found that the bushing was binding on the brake arm. It is a >> non-serviceable part since it is pressed together, no options to re-grease. >> They came on my QB that I bought used, so I don't know how old they are. >> Could be rust or grit, who knows? Can't take them apart to find out. I >> replaced with Tektro 720's. At least they open and close like they are >> suppose to. >> >> JohnS >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/_7nZ29LOUD8/unsubscribe >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > > -- > Paul Brodek > Bronin Jitensha LLC > bronin@gmail.com > https://www.facebook.com/BroninJitensha/posts/ > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question
I had a similar problem with my CX-50's (which I bought new last fall). They weren't binding, but by the end of the winter, I could feel a distinct grinding sensation when I pulled the brake levers. I flushed the bushing with oil and the problem went away. I also wasn't impressed with the serviceability, but I'm not planning on replacing them quite yet. I'll try to flush them out a little more regularly over the winter. Brad Queens On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 9:45:03 AM UTC-4, JohnS wrote: > > This winter my CX-70's seemed to be dragging against the rim. Upon closer > inspection I found that the bushing was binding on the brake arm. It is a > non-serviceable part since it is pressed together, no options to re-grease. > They came on my QB that I bought used, so I don't know how old they are. > Could be rust or grit, who knows? Can't take them apart to find out. I > replaced with Tektro 720's. At least they open and close like they are > suppose to. > > JohnS > > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: dogs on Rivs
I've posted about riding my dog on a bike a few times over the years. Old video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded=iYzLPWJfqqo More recent photos with Riv content: https://www.instagram.com/p/BaES0xKH8pQ/?taken-by=bread_palace https://www.instagram.com/p/BUNvsR5gort/?taken-by=bread_palace Here's what I wrote in 2013: > In my experience, the key is to go really, really slow. We started with one > of those soft-sided closed carriers with a big piece of sheepskin-like stuff > in the bottom so the dog wouldn't slide around too much. At first we just > walked the bike. Once the dog seemed comfortable with walking (not too > shakey or nervous-acting) we started riding her to the park. It didn't take > long before she started to associate the carrier with the park and would > jump in on her own. After a couple of weeks of riding her around in the > closed carrier, I started riding very slowly in the park with the top > opened. I had to grab her a few times to keep her from chasing squirrels, > but she figured out pretty quickly that she was supposed to stay in the > carrier. After a month or so of riding around with the carrier open, we > switched to the tote bag we use now (she's still tethered so she can't jump > or fall off the bike). > > One of the keys, I think, was to only let her get in or out of the bag when > the bag was sitting on the ground. That way she never got used to exiting > the bike from up in the basket and was less likely to try to jump out. > Also, the dog quickly realized that if she was on the bike, she was going > somewhere fun and not being left at home. > > In short, take it slow and make it fun (for the dog). Brad Queens On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:46:28 PM UTC-4, Jim S. wrote: > > I'm thinking about carrying a small dog in a Wald basket - I think the dog > would love it. > > I've never tried it. I have two questions. (1) If you carry your dog on > your bike, and have photos, would you mind sharing? (2) I'm not sure if I > can trust the dog to not jump out - any ideas on safely securing her? > > Thanks in advance for any responses. > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: pinching fenders and Quickbeam clearances
I used 50mm Berthoud fenders on my old Quickbeam. They fit perfectly on the frame but were a little tight for 45mm Schwalbe Marathons. I had trouble keeping the fenders from rubbing the tires and ended up using pliers to pinch the rolled edge flat on the rear to get a few millimeters more clearance. 35mm Marathons had great clearance. To make it easier to take the rear wheel off the bike, I threaded button head bolts through the eyelets from the inside and held the fender stays clamps on with wing nuts. To remove the wheel, I loosed the wingnut enough to pull the stays out of the clamp. Once the stays were loose, I had just enough flex in the fender to get the wheel out. I should note, the fender did eventually crack at the seat stay bridge, but I think that was mostly because I let my saddle bag (with a chain lock inside) ride on the fender (I patched it with a piece of tomato paste can and a lot of epoxy and I'm still using those fenders). In conclusion, Berthoud 50mm fenders fit on a QB and take a shocking amount of abuse! Brad Queens On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 12:17:27 PM UTC-4, Patch T wrote: > > Hi Bunch, > > I've decided to fender the Quickbeam. My first and quite wet Spring here > on the East Coast in addition to much encouragement from RBW New Yorkers in > a previous thread have been convincing enough. > > I understand 45mm wide fenders will fit the Quickbeam; I've used SKS P45 > before. I can do this, fine, and there are great 700x38 tires out there, > sure. But what if I want to run a 40-42mm wide tire? > > I'm curious about 50-52 mm wide fenders. Honjo/Simworks, Honjo/Compass, > Velo Orange and SKS all have fenders in this range. I know Pillip > Williamson bent and pinched his Zeppelins to squeeze into his QBs > chainstays. > > How difficult is this? > What other considerations are there? > Can you pinch an SKS fender? > If I did this, will I just end up with the same amount of available tire > clearance under the pinched part of the fender? > > > Patch > 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: 650b fenders for 50mm tires?
In case you've never played around with adjusting the radius on a fender, I can expand a little on John and William's answer. If you open up a fender (spread the sides apart), it makes the radius of the whole fender gets smaller. If you pinch the sides of the fender together, the overall radius gets bigger. The wide 700C fenders from VO are perfect because in making them a tiny bit wider (which is always a good thing if it fits the fork, seatstay, and chainstays and helps fit wider tires) makes the radius a little bit smaller. There aren't a lot of options for tires that wide and the VO fenders are inexpensive compared to other options (like Honjo). Brad Queens On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:50:17 AM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: > > I'm a fan of Honjo and VO fenders, but what are my other options for good > quality metal fenders for 50mm 650b tires? > > VO does not seem to go that large and I see that Honjo has 2 options, in > smooth or hammered. > > Thanks, > Matt, building up a new Atlantis in Oswego, IL > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC riders: fenders year-round?
I also ride with fenders year round. Sometimes it's raining, sometimes it just stopped raining, and sometimes it's trash day and the streets are covered with hot garbage juice! Brad Queens On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 5:03:52 PM UTC-4, Patch T wrote: > > Hi Bunch, > > Forgive the NYC-specific post, but I know there's a lot out there and I > would like to know your thoughts on fenders and seasons here. > > Namely, do you always wear them? Can I get away with removing them during > the summer? Too wet? > > I prefer the look of a bike without. I'd like a wider tire currently. I > enjoy tinkering and don't mind removing and reinstalling parts. I > absolutely appreciate full coverage in significant rain, and do enjoy > riding no matter what the weather is. I may have answered my own question. > > Would still like to know what habits y'all have. > > Patch > BK/formerly LA > > > > > > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Feeling the Rivets
I used to always ride with my butt hanging off the back of my B17s. I didn't think too much about fit- I'd push the saddle all the way back on the rails, use a 9cm stem, and everything felt fine. Then I ended up on a bike with a really long top tube and loved the fit (turns out I have really long arms, which also explains why my shirts don't fit right). With enough reach, I find myself having two positions on a B17- almost on the rivets and further forward. It's nice on long rides to be able to shift positions a bit. Maybe try longer stems/more setback until you don't feel like you need to push your butt back too far on the saddle? Brad Queens On Friday, April 27, 2018 at 9:31:43 PM UTC-4, John Hawrylak wrote: > > I use a B17, and when I climb or pedal hard (paceline), I tend to move > back on the B17 and feel the rivets. What does this indicates > > My bars are at saddle height my knee is about 10mm below the pedal > spindle. The saddle height is 9.5 to 10 cm less than PBH. > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC Bike Rental Recommendations.
I'll second this, but it's "718" (the area code for Brooklyn) not "717." Brad Queens On Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:29:32 AM UTC-4, C Sharp wrote: > > 717 Cyclery! They’re a Riv dealer not too far from Prospect Park that > leads multi-day bike camping tours and specializes in touring, off-road, > and adventure bikes. Really great guys who do a lot to foster a cycling > community. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: SOMA Demi Porteur
I haven't tried the Demi Porteur rack and a quick google image search doesn't show any images of it in the wild. But the web store text describes it as a "rack that installs on your fork's mini rack mounts." Soma uses the Riv standard for their rack mounts. I could move the Nitto 32F back and forth from my Quickbeam to my Grand Randonneur, so they're at least aware of where to put the braze-ons. Brad Queens On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 3:38:17 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Has anyone used this on a Riv? I'm thinking about putting one on my > Cheviot for light loads in my new Clembasack (bungee net, no basket), but I > don't know if it's sized for Riv-type mid-fork eyelets or the old standard > for pannier racks. > > http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/demi-porteur-rack > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Surly Tuggnut on SimpleOne?
I used to have a Quickbeam and I used the same technique that Philip describes (except backward). My process: Make sure both nuts are loose. Stand behind the bike and grab the front of the rear wheel with your left hand. Gently pull the wheel back and to the right (push it up against the right chainstay. Tighten the right track nut. Pull the wheel so it's centered between the chainstays and tighten the left track nut. The chain should have a little slack so when the wheel gets pulled left, the chain gets pulled to the proper tension. Give both nuts one more good tightening. The chain should move up and down about a half inch when the tension is right. Once you get a feel for the process, you should be able to get in right in one or two tries. I'm pretty sure I got this technique from Sheldon Brown (as will almost everything I know about bikes!) Like everyone else said, you shouldn't need chain tensioners with a freewheel. Brad Queens On Monday, March 5, 2018 at 1:04:12 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I don't (and wouldn't) use a tug nut with a fixed gear. > I think I use my knees, like Patrick, as the two extra hands. Easiest with > a QR and no fenders, but still easy enough. I do a think where I half-snug > the left nut, then push the wheel toward the chain to center the wheel and > tension the chain. Then I snug the right nut, and full-snug the left nut. > > Philip > Santa Rosa, CA > > > > On Monday, March 5, 2018 at 8:51:28 AM UTC-8, tc wrote: >> >> Has anyone used a Surly Tuggnut >> <https://surlybikes.com/parts/single_speed_drivetrain/tuggnut> >> tensioner? If not, what gadget or method have you found useful that >> requires only 2 hands to properly tension a single speed chain? I watched >> this >> pretty good video <https://youtu.be/88tDcVvS7mU> by Park Tool.Being new >> to setting up a single speed, getting tension right was a bit of a >> four-handed chore. Hoping the Tuggnut or something similar will help. >> Thanks for any wisdom! >> >> Tom >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rlhFnY9hTTk/Wp11XlHKi4I/BMg/MU-ayWROHJc_1NeHfI9utdCMyr6eRsZkgCLcBGAs/s1600/rear_dropout_driveside_side.jpg> >> >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1fsG9a0tnhA/Wp11cYxN2bI/BMk/vNct2sy5kEAqSDYgcM4nEtQ3kltltPJ3wCLcBGAs/s1600/rear_dropout_driveside_rear.JPG> >> >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jUb3HnPeEwU/Wp11gi5OAJI/BMo/umDI2JPopNE7FQYjaRmGEYFohFuJH2u0ACLcBGAs/s1600/rear_dropout_driveside_top.JPG> >> >> >> >> > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: First Riv/NYC RO
Hi Jacob, A few of us met up last winter at a bar in Williamsburg. We're probably overdue to get together again. There's also the Annual NYC area iBOB (and friends) Ruff Stuff OCA ride, which happens every fall. That ride gets posted on the iBOB list and Rivs are usually well represented (well, I'm assuming, I haven't managed to ride for the past 13 years or so...). Brad Queens On Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:19:09 PM UTC-5, Jacob wrote: > > I've been lurking around here for awhile and became a member when I > ordered the bike. Built it up in December and it's such a joy to ride. > Thought it was time to get legit and put it up here. There got tons of > photos of the unboxing and build process, some close-ups, etc., but here > are a few full shots. I realize some of my build choices might arouse > suspicion. I love talking about my bike, so please, ask anything. > > On a side note: I know some of you are in NYC, and I have noticed a few > Rivendell's in the wild out here lately. Probably just a Baader-Meinhof > thing, but I was wondering if any of you got together (or if we even > should) for a meet up or something like that. My apologies if I've missed a > post about this very thing. > > Anyway, here it is. > -Jacob > > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clem L Sizing for Wife with 87.5 PBH
I like the G-Ones. I didn't get to ride them offroad, but they were great on the bumpy industrial streets of Northern Brooklyn. I switched them out for Big Bens so I could run full fenders. One thing I noticed: the bike felt more stable when I switched to the slightly smaller tires. With the G-Ones, it felt a little uncertain when I rode no-handed. With the Big Bens, it felt noticeably more stable without hands on the bars. I'll put the G-Ones back on in the spring and try some trail riding. Brad On Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 11:56:02 AM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Thanks Brad. I will ask Riv to measure saddle-to-bars for the 59 Clem L > vs 60 Chev -- good idea. Hard to get a confident feel looking only at > geo's. > > Love your Clem, and the pup! Great pic. How to you like your G-Ones? > Done any relatively tame single track on them? I imagine they'd be great > on gravel and hardpack too. > > On Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 9:20:12 AM UTC-5, Brad wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I'm 6' with an 88 pbh and I'm riding a 59 Clem L. I'm the opposite of >> your wife- relative to my height, I have short legs and a long >> torso/arms >> > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Clem L Sizing for Wife with 87.5 PBH
Hi, I'm 6' with an 88 pbh and I'm riding a 59 Clem L. I'm the opposite of your wife- relative to my height, I have short legs and a long torso/arms. I love the way my Clem fits, but I have a really small amount of seat post showing (you can kind of see it here <https://www.instagram.com/p/BaES0xKH8pQ/?taken-by=bread_palace>, I'll try to take a better photo today). If I lowered my saddle any more I'd risk having the tip of the seatlug floating in space. I'm resigned to a "finger-full" of seat post on Riv's because that's what gets me the reach I like without a 14cm stem. You might want to figure out the saddle to bars distances on the 52 and 59 to make sure you can get the reach you want with a stem in the normal size range. Brad On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 9:21:48 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Hey, > The 52 and 59 Clem L's sizing overlaps quite a bit. Does anyone out there > with a 52 Clem L and an 87-88 PBH wish they'd gotten a 59? Or vice-versa? > > My wife is considering one. We'll talk with the Riv folks, but I'd love > to hear of any experience you all have if you're in the same PBH range with > either size Clem L. If you have a pic showing how much saddle post is > showing that'd be even better - thanks. > > Tom > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Woolistic wool jersey from Rivendell
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[RBW] FS: Woolistic wool jersey from Rivendell
I'm selling one of those long sleeve wool jerseys made by Woolistic. Grey with red, black, and green stripes on the torso, neck, and wrists (like this one <https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rivendell-Woolistic-Lana-Lana-Jersey-Grande-ciclismo-/152735359760?_ul=HN=true=Na1WWScB7W6m5nUCoTZ5LEtF97s%253D_cvip=true=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557> ). The label says XXXL, but I'm 6' tall and 155lb and it's only a little bit loose on me. Clearly, there's some sort of sizing error there (or someone shrank it), which explains why it was on sale at Riv when I bought it. It has a couple of small holes, some pilling, and it's lightly covered with cat hair. I'm looking for $10 shipped! Such a low price to impress your friends at the next L' Eroica! PM me if you're interested. Brad P. Queens -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte
Is it because you're planning on breaking the one you already own? On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 9:44:14 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. wrote: > > I would like to put it on hold for a few years please... > Thanks > -Kai > BK 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Calling Ron Mc for handlebar comparison photo
Hi Alan, Have you tried any of the bikes with the newish Riv geometry like the Appaloosa or Clem? They have long top tubes so that albatrosses and boscos don't end up in your lap. I've been riding a Clem L with albatross bars and I like the position a lot. It's more upright than my bike with drops, but it has enough reach that I still have some arch in my back. And super-long chainstays with fat tires take the edge off of bumps. While my back is in good shape, my left arm is not. I managed to break my elbow and wrist recently (skateboarding and ultimate frisbee). The bones healed quickly, but I notice long-term effects from whatever tissue damage I incurred (I probably should have done some rehab). It's tricky to get my bars set up so that I don't feel some pain after a lot of riding. It took me a while to find an angle for the albatross bars that didn't bother my wrist. Brad Queens On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 8:22:10 AM UTC-5, alan lavine wrote: > > Thank you all for your suggestions. I have arthritis of the hands and > wrists, and unrelated, several degenerated spinal discs. These are > generally not too much of a problem and I can still ride 30-40-50 miles but > feel the aches and pain after. Bars higher helps the hands, but too > upright hurts the back. So looking for that sweet spot of compromise. > > Lee is correct about core strength and my exercise regime is varied and > includes swimming, Pilates, yoga, stretching. > > My opinion about upright position on bikes: older folks need to avoid > being too upright, as the road forces get transmitted directly up and down > the spine. As we age, the shock absorbing discs get dessecated, shrink, > and lose that ability to absorb shock. This makes it more likely to > compress nerve roots as they exit the spine. A gentle arch is much better > at shock absorption and each of us has to find that position for > him/herself. > > Interesting to note the Grant, in recent years, seems to have moved to > more upright positions. Is he not aging as well? > > Best, > Alan > > On Monday, November 27, 2017 at 8:04:17 AM UTC-5, RichS wrote: >> >> Alan, I recently changed out the drops on my Atlantis to Albatross bars. >> So far it’s been a good move. All pluses and no negatives. >> 1. Upright position if desired. >> 2. Multiple hand positions. >> 3. Option to lean forward. >> >> I did cut 1.25” from the ends to reduce the amount the bars come back. >> Now contemplating making the same change on my Hillborne. >> >> Regards, >> Richard > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's
The Clem is wearing 2" Big Bens now. I liked the G Ones (particularly on bumpy roads and trails), but they didn't leave me enough room for metal fenders. Brad Queens On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:45:36 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. wrote: > > How skinny? Were those big schwalbes tubeless compatible? They're so > good without tubes (in both durability and comfort). Perhaps there's a > Croton run/bike swap in the future? > And, regarding step through frames, there absolute only thing missing for > me, in my experience, is the ability to dampen the no hands vibratory > frequency disturbances with a knee to the top tube. Otherwise, nobody's > going to ever miss those useless things. > -Kai > BK 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Pics of your 59cm Clem L's
Here's mine: https://www.instagram.com/p/BaES0xKH8pQ/?taken-by=bread_palace I need to take a better pic one of these days. It now has skinnier tires and fenders. Brad Queens On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 7:26:35 PM UTC-5, Bob B wrote: > > There seem to be very few pics of the 59 Clem L online. Can anyone here > share photos of your build? > > Thanks! > > Bob > Brooklyn, 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Quickbeam (with extra beausage!)
Sold! Thanks for all your interest. I happy to announce that the bike will get many more years of abuse in Queens. Brad Queens -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: 62cm Quickbeam (with extra beausage!)
FS: 62cm Quickbeam (with extra beausage!) I'm asking $500. I live in Queens, NY and I'd prefer not to ship (I'm not great at packing & shipping bikes and I'd like the buyer to have a chance to see all the flaws before paying). If I don't get any local takers after a week, I'll do $500 + shipping. I've owned this Quickbeam since 2010 when I bought it from former Riv employee John. It's a great bike, but the 62 was always a little big for me. My PBH is 88 and I had about 1-2 inches of seat post showing. I'll consider getting another QB (or SO) if a smaller one pops up. I just bought a Clem L to ride as my daily commuter. It's beat up (particularly by RBW list standards). I'm pricing it low enough that a prospective buyer can get it repainted, but it's rideable as is. I posted a folder of images here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2RlD4bMUJSQdmdwbS1WLXYtV00?usp=sharing I'm including everything in the photos EXCEPT the bars, stem, and brake levers. That includes: frame headset bottom bracket cranks (175mm XD2 triple with the guard and one chainring. It's a 170mm crank in the photos, but I'll switch it back to the 175mm) brakes (silver Tektro 720 with new pads) front wheel (oldish Mavic (whatever the Open Pro replaced) rim with basic Suzue track hub) rear wheel (oldish Velocity Dyad rim laced to Surly fixed/fixed hub- built by Peter White) seatpost (Nitto S65) All the other stuff: chain, freewheel, Schwalbe Marathon tires Frame condition: There are two dents on the top tube that were there when I bought the bike. The paint is in rough shape. There are small nicks everywhere. I tend to sit on the top tube at red lights and a long strip of paint there is rubbed down to the grey primer. There's more significant wear where the fenders rubbed on the inside of the fork crown, chainstays, and seat stays. And there's wear from one of those Nitto wire guards that holds a saddlebag off of cantilever brake cables. There are a few small rust spots, but nothing that looks too bad. The decals range from bad condition to almost gone condition! All the parts on the bike on the bike are well-used, but everything is still in good working condition. Contact me off-list if you're interested. Brad Paris Queens -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Thoughts/considerations for Clem as daily do-it-all bike?
I'm not so sure if Tully would fit the Clem L. I'm 6'0 with an 88" PBH and, with 170mm cranks, I don't think I have more than two cm of seat post showing above the seat lug. I definitely have a ton of standover though! On Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11:01:24 AM UTC-4, Brendan McD wrote: > > Tully, > > If you can make it down to Portland, you can visit Rivelo. John frequently > has a good stock of Clems, and is even hosting an event with Grant this > Saturday afternoon (10/28). > > Another thought, you could almost certainly get away with the larger frame > if you go with the "L" configuration, since stand over will no longer be an > issue. > > Brendan > Portland, OR > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Thoughts/considerations for Clem as daily do-it-all bike?
I just bought a Clem L as a commuting, shopping, not-in-a-rush around town bike. It works great. I really wanted a bike that I could ride dressed nicely- I wanted to be able to wear a sports coat without the shoulders binding because I was reaching too far forward and to wear nice pants without worrying about blowing out the crotch swinging my leg over the seat. It slows me down on commutes in a good way. I haven't ridden the Clem offroad yet, but I was planning on taking it on the iBOB Old Croton Aqueduct trail ride before it got rescheduled. It's not a bike for every situation, but it will definitely do all the things you listed (and more). Brad Queens Hi, all. I've had my eye on a Clem for a while now, and would appreciate > your take on whether it's a reasonable choice. > >- 5'10", ~85cm PBH, presumably in need of a 52cm frame >- Fairly short but steep daily commutes (in the Pacific NW., i.e., >hilly and wet) >- Occasional Costco runs and the like. Long chainstays are appealing >for the heavy loads and bumpy roads! >- Random, long-ish distance rides on unpredictable routes. Pavement, >gravel, etc. in varying proportions. Bits of singletrack if I'm so > inclined. > > I'm drawn to the Clem's relaxed but not extreme geometry, total lack of > back-box components, and (relatively) accessible price point. All in all, > does it sounds like I'm barking up the right tree? > > I'm inclined just to take the plunge on a secondhand Clem (if they're out > there...), but since even "cheap" Rivendells aren't cheap, I'd love to hear > your collective thoughts first! > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot
My dog rides in a tote bag in my basket. I tether her harness to the stem so she doesn't go flying if I stop short. She's very tolerant of long rides, I think because she hates being left behind. Obligatory photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUNvsR5gort/?taken-by=bread_palace <https://www.instagram.com/p/BUNvsR5gort/?taken-by=bread_palace> Brad P. Queens On Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 12:09:13 AM UTC-4, Antone Könst wrote: > > Hey Brad - no, no food co-op for me...haven't actually seen another > Cheviot around, to my surprise. I guess it's scary to lock up a riv in the > city, if I had my way I'd get mine sand-blasted and let it get a little > rusty to potentially deter thieves (and it looks beautiful, I think) > > CT Cyclist - I haven't tried any of these solutions thanks for the tips. > I already junked my old outer ring, but since I may be due for a new > crankset (my cranks aren't even matching) I'm considering getting one with > a chain guard. > > In other news, here's my little dog on my bike! The big blue bag is *not > *perfect, as the sides fall down, but it's better than just the basket. > She's usually OK for the first 10 minutes, then gets fussy for the next > 20, but we're working on it. :) > The Surly 8 pack rack is super sold. > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ptz5r7VeHrw/WcHi0tMG6mI/EK8/uXDM8UuNv1AkroEbW1spwKLCQlPZ2hq9wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6324.JPG> > > > On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:17:12 PM UTC-4, A CT Cyclist wrote: >> >> Wow, nice job. I never thought the five boroughs ride was a century but >> makes since when I look at the GPS map you posted. >> I had the same trouble with my chain dropping to the outside when I made >> my triple crank into a 1 x 9. I'm running a 36 tooth chainring that I >> picked up at the LBS it's probably off a 10 speed compact. I looked into >> getting a narrow wide chainring but Race Face (the other maker) doesn't >> make a 36 tooth 110 bcd narrow wide and Wolf tooth is kind of pricey at >> $75. I tried the Sugino chainring guard that Riv sells but the chain would >> drop and get stuck between the chainring and guard. Wolf Tooth Components >> recommends using a 10 speed chain with the narrow wide chainring even if >> you have 9 speeds so I tried that. It helped for a while but the ultimate >> fix for me was using my outer chainring with the teeth filed off. It also >> looks nicer than the plain sugino chainring guard. >> >> On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 12:13:25 AM UTC-4, Antone Könst wrote: >>> >>> I did my first organized Century through the beautiful and not so >>> beautiful 5 boroughs yesterday on my trusty steed (or, ewe?), and enjoyed >>> it immensely. >>> >>> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6KOXijRK3VRRXNDeTNjc0U3eG8 >>> >>> I am a bike commuter, I don't get to do many rides, and typically the >>> most adventure I have on the Chev is taking trails home through Prospect >>> Park...nothing crazy. But, I love biking so I figured 'what's 100 miles? >>> Sounds easy'... I didn't train or prepare in any way besides indulging in >>> more calories than usual the night before, and I bought a padded bib (thank >>> god). In retrospect I'm glad I didn't spend a bunch of time doing long >>> rides in preparation for this (well, doing more long rides sounds good but >>> I'm glad I didn't 'train'), because my Chev kept me comfortable all the way >>> back to my front door over plenty of crappy roads, while the lycra guys >>> next to me were complaining about their arms. I think I was somewhere in >>> the back of the front, only because I was the odd man out on my steel >>> frame, everyone else was on carbon and clipless taking breaks and then >>> catching up and passing me again as I steadily chugged along trying to keep >>> up! I couldn't find the end so I just did the last 5 miles back to my >>> apartment. >>> >>> It was super great to do this around the Boroughs, especially as a >>> resident...it's a massive massive city and every part is beautiful. Would >>> highly recommend to city commuters and visitors who are willing to run red >>> lights and weave through traffic...otherwise I think it would be even >>> slower than it was which could be frustrating. >>> >>> *The screenshot of my map has one glaring mistake - that it took 16 >>> hours! We left Prospect Park at 6:30 and I finished at 3:20, so I'm >>> guessing I left 'Ride with GPS' on during the night before after checking >>> the route. But at
[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot
Hi Antone, There's a guy who shops at the Bushwick Food Co-op who rides a Cheviot. Is that you? Brad Queens On Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 11:21:18 AM UTC-4, Antone Könst wrote: > > Thanks for the responses! > > Definitely want to check out this ride 'up north' - thanks for the link! > > BTW I don't think many of the stats on the map screenshot I posted are > correct...I've never used a speedometer but 44mph seems really fast, even > down a hill, right? I don't really care about speed, but now I'm curious; > does one go that fast on a bike downhill?! Seems exciting! But also would > make all that bombing down hills with no hands as a kid seem a lot more > dangerous. > > Also, the link in the post are more photos, mostly of bodies of water we > went over. > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot
Hi Antoine, There's a guy who shops at the Bushwick Food Coop and rides a Cheviot. Is that you? Brad Queens On Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 11:21:18 AM UTC-4, Antone Könst wrote: > > Thanks for the responses! > > Definitely want to check out this ride 'up north' - thanks for the link! > > BTW I don't think many of the stats on the map screenshot I posted are > correct...I've never used a speedometer but 44mph seems really fast, even > down a hill, right? I don't really care about speed, but now I'm curious; > does one go that fast on a bike downhill?! Seems exciting! But also would > make all that bombing down hills with no hands as a kid seem a lot more > dangerous. > > Also, the link in the post are more photos, mostly of bodies of water we > went over. > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?
Like Jay, I didn't buy the XD2 wide/low double. But I was riding a 26-36-46 triple XD2 and found the 36 a little low, so I put a 46 in the middle (I didn't use the ring that came with the crank because it was ramped & pinned) and put an old 52 with the teeth cut off on the outside. I rode it as a 26-46 for a while. The shifting wasn't great, but not a big deal because I rarely used the little gear. For the D2R2 I replace the 26 with a 30 because I knew I'd be using the low gear a lot more and wanted better shifting. If I were buying a new crank, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the setup that Riv sells. Long story short, I wanted a Rene Herse compact double crank so I tried out the same gearing with the crank and chainrings I already had sitting around. And the guard keeps my pants slightly cleaner! Brad Queens On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 3:42:28 AM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > And how does that guard attach? > Is it a real double or an xd2 triple with the guard in place of the outer > ring? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: How Do you like the XD2 wide/low double crank RBW sells?
Like Jay, I didn't buy the XD2 wide/low double. But I was riding a 26-36-46 triple XD2 and found the 36 a little low, so I put a 46 in the middle (I didn't use the ring that came with the crank because it was ramped & pinned) and put an old 52 with the teeth cut off on the outside. I rode it as a 42-46 for a while. The shifting wasn't great, but not a big deal because I rarely used the little gear. For the D2R2 I replace the 26 with a 30 because I knew I'd be using the low gear a lot more and wanted better shifting. If I were buying a new crank, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the setup that Riv sells. Long story short, I wanted a Rene Herse compact double crank so I tried out the same gearing with the crank and chainrings I already had sitting around. And the guard keeps my pants slightly cleaner! Brad Queens On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 3:42:28 AM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > And how does that guard attach? > Is it a real double or an xd2 triple with the guard in place of the outer > ring? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cable/Housing Cutter Suggestions
The Jagwire compressionless housing is extremely stiff - I don't think I'd use it for anything other than cable disc brakes, which have fallen out of favor with me anyway. For spiral brake housing, a Dremel cut-off wheel is the final solution. I use the fiber-reinforced one in an overkill Makita rotory tool. Regular cable cutters always mangle spiral housing, even the Felco's. Back in my shop wrenching days, I'd use diagonal cutters and then square off the end with a file or bench grinder. Using the cut-off tool eliminates that step. For derailleur housing and all cables, I have a first-gen Shimano one that I love (the one with the blue and grey grips). I'm a tool freak, so I thought I'd try the Felco's for that last nth of perfection. They couldn't cut derailleur housing as neatly squared-off as the Shimano cutters, so I sold the Felco's. I tried the first-gen Park cutters and they were garbage. I imagine they've since improved, but Park stuff in general is pretty hit-or-miss in my book. On Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 3:10:01 PM UTC-7, Tim O. (Portland, OR) wrote: > > I've been using a cheapo tool to cut cables and housing forever, but it's > always a clunky process that results in frayed cables and/or frustration. I > hate cutting housing so much that I just left my housing way too long when > I recently changed my shifters. > > Just did a quick search to see what's out there and it looks like $20-40 > bucks for something specific to bikes for cutting cable/housing. Does > anyone have experiences they'd like to share? Do I want a bike specific > cable cutter or can I get a generic hardware store version? Is it worth it > to spend the extra few $$ on this tool or do they all work the same? > > If Riv sold one, I'd just buy that version. > > Thanks! > Tim > Portland, OR > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: why so many joe's up for sale?
> > I priced it at a number I could live with, and someone offered to pay it > without haggling. My wife bought Joe's Appaloosa and she LOVES it. Brad Queens -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] My Purple Glorious was Stolen
Chalida, I just saw this bike on 16th Street at Folsom. A women wearing purple came out of a tent and was very obviously not the owner. The people there were not friendly when they saw me looking at it and I was not able to grab it, but it was down there about 30 minutes ago Here's a photo of the woman who claimed it was hers: https://imgur.com/a/OyLBr -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Appaloosa Video Review
Great review. My wife just got an Appaloosa too and she loves it (and we also live in Queens). If you see a powder blue Joe App out there, say hi. Brad Queens On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 9:30:01 AM UTC-4, Michael Morrissey wrote: > > Hi! Here's a little overview of my Appaloosa I recently made: > > https://youtu.be/DtElrNIi9KM > > Enjoy! > > M > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The BLAHG, eRivs?
I wouldn't buy one right now. But if I had mobility problems that prevented me from pedaling my bike, I'd seriously consider it. I live in NYC and ebikes are everywhere, mostly being ridden by people delivering food. I live in Queens and commute into Manhattan by bike via the Williamsburg Bridge. In April 2019, the L train, the primary subway connecting Northern Brooklyn to Manhattan, will shut down for 15 months for repairs. The subway carries 250,000 straphangers a day. It's going to be a huge mess as the adjacent subways don't have the capacity to absorb the excess riders and traffic on the Williamsburg Bridge already moves slowly at rush hour. I expect the Williamsburg bridge bike lane to get crowded and it wouldn't surprise me if a significant number of riders discover ebikes as the easiest way to get to work. So, the train shut-down and ebike prices dropping and quality rising might be the series of events that pushes ebikes into the mainstream here. If it happens, it will be interesting to see how it affects cycling infrastructure here. Brad Queens On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2:53:44 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Grant mentioned ebikes again on the BLAHG, and even made a faint reference > to a possible future where they would sell one. I know it's not his thing, > but he was discussing it in reference to a cycling industry gradually > accepting that ebikes are here to stay. > > So my question. If Rivendell put some bikes together with the latest > mid-drive motors with 5 levels of pedal-assist available, would you buy > one? We're talking about pedal bikes that can be ridden with low or no > assist, not 'hit the throttle and hang on' like a scooter. I think a kitted > Clem or Hunqapillar would be fun, plus useful as commuters. > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Appaloosa 51cm blue
She'll at least be very happy you called her "young!" On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 9:28:54 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > SOLD! To a young lady who will hopefully ride it more than I did. Enjoy! -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: D2R2 2017
I've been wanting to ride the D2R2 for a long time, but work always conflicted. This year I committed early and paid up for the 160k. I have one friend riding the 160k with me and a handful of friends riding the 100k (and one riding the 180k). I'm excited. I'm not riding my Riv though. Seems like the ride's probably not appropriate for the Quickbeam. Brad Queens On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 10:50:59 PM UTC-4, Peter H wrote: > > Hi > > Anyone heading to the D2R2 this year? > > Sounds/looks like a great ride and a fun mellow weekend. > > I'm thinking of heading up and trying to decide on bringing the whole > family, anyone on the list bring kids before? > > -Peter > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Riv-ish rides in metro NYC area?
Bob B., Definitely, go on the June ride. It was a funny group of bike nerds who showed up for the pre-ride. There were two times that we jumped from one trail to the other and I wish I'd made a note of exactly where they were. On the first, we left the OCA in a park in Yonkers, right before the section where you get dumped out on a busy two lane road. I'd recognize that turn on a ride and could probably find it on a map. The second time, we left the PT to get back to the OCA. I'd recognize that turn too (-maybe- could find it on a map), but the route between the trails was complicated. It eventually wound through a weird little neighborhood with lots of dirt roads and a short trail section. The hills between the two trails were a nice change from an otherwise fairly flat ride. I've ridden the OCA and PT enough that I don't get too excited about either one, so it nice to mix them up a bit. Brad Queen On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 10:34:28 AM UTC-4, Bob B wrote: > > Had to miss this past weekend but I'll be at the June ride! > > Geeze, I wanna know about these weird little connectors of which you speak! > > Bob B. > Brooklyn, NY > > On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 5:27:22 PM UTC-4, Brad wrote: >> >> John G & Bob B, >> >> The first time I rode the OCA, I was on one of the Fall iBOB rides about >> 10 years ago. You can find maps on the internet, but riding with someone >> else is the easiest way to figure out the route when the OCA trail >> disappears and reappears. >> >> I rode on the Bike Snob pre-Grand Fondont ride this weekend. Eben put >> together a route that used the OCA trail and the Putnam Trailway. I've >> ridden both trails a lot, but Eben's course used a lot of weird little >> connectors to shift between them. Last weekend's ride was a test. The real >> Grand Fondont is coming up in June. I'd recommend it if you're trying to >> find interesting rides out of NYC. >> >> Brad >> >> On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 1:14:01 PM UTC-4, John G. wrote: >>> >>> Thanks again for the tips, everyone. I did the Van Cortland to Kitchawan >>> and back ride. Very lovely, though I lost the OCA trail a few times. I'll >>> be sure to check out the rest! >>> >>> On Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 6:20:30 PM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: >>>> >>>> Yup, pedal or the 1 train to Van Cortland and everything north is fun >>>> and car[e]free! I work in Westchester and don't get much time for pure >>>> recreational rides but commuting through Van Cortland always leaves me >>>> smiling. >>>> -Kai >>>> BK 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Riv-ish rides in metro NYC area?
John G & Bob B, The first time I rode the OCA, I was on one of the Fall iBOB rides about 10 years ago. You can find maps on the internet, but riding with someone else is the easiest way to figure out the route when the OCA trail disappears and reappears. I rode on the Bike Snob pre-Grand Fondont ride this weekend. Eben put together a route that used the OCA trail and the Putnam Trailway. I've ridden both trails a lot, but Eben's course used a lot of weird little connectors to shift between them. Last weekend's ride was a test. The real Grand Fondont is coming up in June. I'd recommend it if you're trying to find interesting rides out of NYC. Brad On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 1:14:01 PM UTC-4, John G. wrote: > > Thanks again for the tips, everyone. I did the Van Cortland to Kitchawan > and back ride. Very lovely, though I lost the OCA trail a few times. I'll > be sure to check out the rest! > > On Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 6:20:30 PM UTC-4, Kai Vierstra wrote: >> >> Yup, pedal or the 1 train to Van Cortland and everything north is fun and >> car[e]free! I work in Westchester and don't get much time for pure >> recreational rides but commuting through Van Cortland always leaves me >> smiling. >> -Kai >> BK 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)
I don't think that Cheviot listing looks shady either. The seller knows the original spelling of "Cheviot" which is different than the spelling on the bike. And it includes a little set of extras which are still in their Riv packing. I'm only a few miles west of the seller. Someone should buy the bike before I do something rash. It's a great deal. Brad Queens On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 8:45:27 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: > > why is it shady? seems like priced to sell. I sold mine last year for a > couple of hundred more, and I had dyno lights, racks, etc. > > On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 1:08:16 AM UTC-5, Antone Könst wrote: >> >> Dissuaded, thanks folks! Now that Riv. is doing financing via PayPal >> thinking it might be time. >> >> Along the same lines as my initial post, there is a potentially shady but >> VERY well priced Cheviot on the NY craigslist (55cm, grey, new) >> https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/6023730572.html for 18something. >> Heads up. >> >> And, now completely off track, >> >> Can you be too heavy for a Cheviot? I'm about 220, was thinking a Sam >> might be stiffer than a 60 Chev. but the Chev is more appealing...thoughts? >> >> >> On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:37:52 AM UTC-5, Antone Könst wrote: >>> >>> >>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-2011-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-Frameset-Green-Brakes-Seatpost-/252749473859 >>> >>> This has been up for a long time now - seems expensive considering 6 >>> years 12,000 miles and headset/bb not installed, lots of chips...am I wrong >>> to not pull the trigger? (looking for 58 Sam used) >>> Also it's 60cm, is that just an old size? Assuming it's 60 relative to >>> the current 58 and 62 (as in, between the two), and not a different sizing >>> approach from 2011. >>> >>> >>> -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)
I agree with Bill. You aren't saving enough over a new Sam frame from Riv that comes with headset and bottom bracket installed. But I love the hand-drawn exploded diagram of the headset on the ebay listing. That's worth something, right? Brad Queens On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:37:52 AM UTC-5, Antone Könst wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-2011-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-Frameset-Green-Brakes-Seatpost-/252749473859 > > This has been up for a long time now - seems expensive considering 6 years > 12,000 miles and headset/bb not installed, lots of chips...am I wrong to > not pull the trigger? (looking for 58 Sam used) > Also it's 60cm, is that just an old size? Assuming it's 60 relative to the > current 58 and 62 (as in, between the two), and not a different sizing > approach from 2011. > > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] ATTENTION NY RIV'S
Yes! Wednesday works for me! Brad On Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 3:07 PM Alan Lavine <cigar...@gmail.com> wrote: > I can do Wed evening…Brad? > > > On Jan 15, 2017, at 11:01 AM, Michael Morrissey < > michaelgmorris...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I'd love to! But, I can't make Tuesday! Another time? > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/lNDOt2YsuSw/unsubscribe > . > > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Stovetop Espresso (moka pot) tips please
About 20 years ago an Italian co-worker taught me to make coffee with a moka pot and her instructions were exactly the same as Jeff's, right down to never ever cleaning the pot! Brad Queens On Monday, December 26, 2016 at 10:24:50 PM UTC-5, sameness wrote: > > Dial in your grind. Not as fine as espresso, not as coarse as pour over. > Totally depends on your grinder, but be prepared to experiment. > > Don't pack the grounds too tight. Fill the... whatever-it's-called to > overflowing, then scrape flat across. I use my finger. > > Make sure it's really cranked down and closed tight before you start > brewing. > > Use medium heat, just to the point where the flame is fully covering the > bottom but not licking up the sides. Slower brew is better brew. > > Leave the lid open to check your progress. > > Once the coffee is about halfway done brewing and you're starting to see > the (admittedly paltry) *crema*, close the lid, turn off the heat and let > it hiss out under its own internal pressure. > > Expect more water than you'd like to be left in the bottom of reservoir > when you're done. Just the way it is. > > Don't clean. Like, kinda... never. Pour out the leftover water, give the > filter deal a quick rinse so there are no grounds, turn upside down to dry, > and that's it. > > I wouldn't even touch the insides until and unless somebody in the house > makes you, and even then I'd only give it a quick swipe to remove a little > of the film. > > If you are forced to clean it by said somebody, don't use soap, ever ever. > > As Jeremy said, it will never make a proper espresso, but it's excellent > straight as surrogate strong coffee, or add a little boiled water for an > Americano. > > Love 'em. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam
I have Berthoud fenders on my Quickbeam. I wanted to have a good-ish fenderline AND be able to easily remove the rear wheel. I run a bolt from the inside of the dropout and tighten the clamp with a wingnut. When I have to remove the rear wheel, I loosen the wingnut and pull the stays out of the clamp. It wouldn't really be much harder to loosen the bolts with an allen wrench, but I was feeling creative. At any rate, I can pretty easily pull the stays and give myself just enough room to get the wheel out of the dropouts without deforming the fender too much. The stays are trimmed so they don't protrude from the clamp. If they were longer, it would be tricky to get the fenderline straight again. Also, I think the stays would run into the track nuts. The Phil Wood hub trick is slick, but it's an expensive solution. I think the new Surly track hubs are bolt-on I'd consider it if I was buying a new wheel! Brad P. Queens On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 6:26:06 PM UTC-4, Jack Doran wrote: > > I'm in the market for some new fenders and I have a question for those of > you who run fenders on a Quickbeam, SimpleOne or any bike with a track fork > end: how does one make changing out a rear flat simpler? I got a pinch flat > on my rear tire some time back while running some SKS Longboards and it was > kind of a chore having to take out the rear struts and then have to deal > with getting the struts put back in place after taking care of the flat. I > know one option would be to allow more clearance between the wheel and > fender, but that seems to diminish the reason for having fenders, IMO. > Another option might be to leave the struts long and merely loosen the > hardware and slide the clamps up the excess strut area to get the wheel > out, but I'm trying to avoid that, too. Or maybe I'm just being picky! > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Sam on gravel and brakes
That looks like an amazing ride! From the photos, it looks like it's possible that you ended up with the long-pull version of the Genevalle brake levers. If that's the case, it would explain the weak brake power. On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 3:01:23 PM UTC-4, twowheeledtexan wrote: > > Hello all, > Thought I could share a couple pics from my first gravel ride on the Sam. > Bike road great even despite the 32mm touring tires. With some fatter > knobbies it'll be a blast I'm sure. The Tektro 559s do leave something to > be desired. Anyone have any experience with Paul centerpulls? Or any other > brake with better stopping power and the same clearance? One pic has the > Hood Canal and the Olympics in the background, other is Mt. Baker in the > distance. > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: How Rivendells are received in your city ... (was: Rivvish Shop in Santa Barbara?)
Quickly, off the top of my head, I can list 14 Rivs I've bumped into (or noticed locked up) in NYC. That's not counting riders on this list I've never met. I'm sure there are many more than 20 here. Brad P. Queens On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 3:14:11 PM UTC-4, Skenry wrote: > > I'd be surprised if there is more than 20 in any city outside of San > Fransisco or Portland. > > > > On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 2:11 PM, Ryan Fleming <ryanmallo...@gmail.com > > wrote: > >> My experience..generally is that my rivs are much admired...some riders >> and shop folks really love the lugs and the classic good looks. There are >> not a whole lot of Rivendells in Winnipeg...if there are more than 20 in >> Winnipeg , I'd be very surprised >> >> >> On Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 9:47:45 AM UTC-5, Caroline Golum wrote: >>> >>> Here in NYC we don't see a whole lot of Rivs, but the touring style is >>> becoming increasingly popular for long-ish rides, hauling groceries, >>> commuting, etc. I can say that every shop I've been to has received the >>> bike well - mechanics are generally impressed. Riders, not so much. >>> >>> On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:47:42 PM UTC-4, Fred Craven wrote: >>>> >>>> In Dallas I have met two kinds of people: Those in the know, and those >>>> not. The latter are all over the place. They see me in my upright >>>> position, >>>> and feel that they have to get past me (least they be considered slow). >>>> Some of them feel like they need to suggest how I should pedal (I spin >>>> more >>>> than you do, deal with it, I'm comfortable with a higher cadence), they >>>> think I really need toe clips (I like toe clips, really, but right now, >>>> I'm >>>> enjoying my flat pedals). Then... They call my Rivendell a "cruiser" >>>> >>>> It's not a cruiser damnit, it's a road bike. OK, I'll let that one go, >>>> to the ignorant they think that any bike with a steel frame, upright bars >>>> and/or a color other than black, white, or red, is a "cruiser": fine. I >>>> can >>>> let them think that. >>>> >>>> But the former group: Those who know–It doesn't matter what they ride, >>>> be it steel, aluminum, or carbon, it doesn't matter what kind of clothes >>>> they wear, or how fast or slow they go–they know. They know that each of >>>> us >>>> is a part of a community, and that there are different kinds of >>>> people,bike, and bike riding, and they know that a Rivendell is a >>>> beautiful >>>> thing. It usually starts with the color (Joel Green), then the lugs, then >>>> the parts. It may not be for them, but they totally respect it. >>>> >>>> Not as many of those folks, but they are here. >>>> >>>> If they are cool enough I give them the question they really want to >>>> here, "Would you like to ride 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-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com . >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> . >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?
Thanks for all that info Northof49cold. I'm a chronic rack overloader. I figured that if I broke a rack, I'd get a new one. I hadn't considered how dangerous the failure might be. I'm off to add a strap to the Nitto Mini/basket combo on my Quickbeam. My other bike has a Haulin Colin rack with Swift bag and Berthoud decaleur. It didn't occur to me that the decaleur also serves as a safety device in case of rack failure, but I guess that's an added bonus. Brad P. Queens On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 1:22:53 AM UTC-4, Northof49ncold wrote: > > > > On Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 3:56:14 PM UTC-6, dstein wrote: >> >> Very unfortunate to hear and glad you're ok. That definitely makes me >> nervous. When you say fork crown strut/tang, are you referring to the 2 >> struts that connect to the top of the fork crown like here >> <http://oceanaircycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10.28-Marks-Rack-WP-1140800.jpg> >> or >> the single (flimsier) tange that connects to the centerpull brake bolt like >> this <https://www.pinterest.com/pin/21814379422044040/>. >> >> Are using fork crown bolts any more stable than the single centerpull >> bolt? >> >> I'm referring to the single flat tang -- the flimsy one with the channel > in it http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/rh1-20219.htm -- that runs from > the rack to the fork crown hole. The VO Porteur rack uses the same lame > 3-point connection (a similar tang with holes in it as well as the two > dropout eyelet connectors). Ocean Air has their act together and mentioned > the problem in this post: > http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/10/18/upper-porteur-mounting/ . That's the > best way to handle the problem but the other way is to rig p-clamps to each > side of the fork instead (a little lower down) somewhat like the "updated" > factory set-up on the Soma Deluxe Porteur Rack: > http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-3773699254952/soma-porteur-rack-stainless-steel-8.gif > > . Click on that photo for detail and you'll see the same tang design as the > M18 or VO Porteur. If that sucker breaks due to flex, guess where that rack > would be going without the side fork "interface" to hold onto it? Yup, > straight foward! According to a source at VO, he's only seen two breakages > in 5 years -- almost certainly due to the bending involved in aligning the > tang to connect with the fork crown hole. Two incidents are two too many > but I'm sure there are others that haven't been reported. Have at look at > the illustrative photo in this blog post to see the contortions sometime > necessary to get things aligned: > http://velo-orange.blogspot.ca/2014/02/porteur-rack-versatility.html > (sixth photo down, click on it for detail). Once bent like that -- and my > M18 tang also needed to be bent some -- the tang/strut section right behind > the two rack bolts is where the flexing and stress occurs. *That's where > my tang broke.* With only a little prodding on my part, VO updated their > Porteur Rack page to include links to both the Surly rack kit and the > p-clamps: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-porteur-rack.html . > Apparently this fix was mentioned earlier this year in a blog post: > http://velo-orange.blogspot.ca/2016/04/buy-cheap-stuff-go-camping-mount-racks.html > > . Now get this -- the VO Porteur Rack is rated as holding a maximum payload > of 50lbs!! I wouldn't trust it with a 15lb dry bag if a single (heavily > bent) tang was holding things together as per normal. Keep in mind that the > generous/obscene rating is for the standard rack with no extra beef-up > using the Surly kit and the p-clamps or direct fork eyelet connections. I > think the main problem here is that most riders simply don't use their > bikes enough to have things go tits up. Here's a classic example: > http://velo-orange.blogspot.ca/2016/05/raw-camargue-shredeur-mtb-history.html > . Note that the hotdog riding/"having fun" on that bike has got an empty > front rack. Try doing the same thing with a loaded (50lbs?!) Porteur rack > and carry on for 1000 miles over bumpy trails (or bumpy pavement for that > matter). Oh, *be sure to check your life insurance coverage before doing > so*. Cass Gilbert of Whileoutriding -- who actually rides his bikes a > great deal -- had a Porteur rack installed and pointed out the shaky nature > of the 3-pointed beast: > http://www.whileoutriding.com/gear-reviews/gear/review-velo-orange-porteur-rack > > . Nice looks but no brawn. > > *No pics, Lungimsam.* I have the rack still mounted with straps wrapped > around my dry bag and handlebars and will be using the broken rig for > relatively-safe nearby steep hill climbs with little speed invo
[RBW] Re: Wald Big Basket + Nitto small front racks
On my Quickbeam, I use a large wald basket on a Nitto Mini (32F). I trimmed the rack down (clip off the top rim and fold the vertical pieces down) so that it cleared my handlebars. I use a platrack like Leslie, but I don't use the supports. Even the platform makes a big difference in how stiff the basket is. I found the basket/rack combo to be a little bouncy without the platrack. I put a LOT of crap in the rack for short trips from the grocery store and haven't had any problems, with either handling or anything breaking. If I was worried, I'd carry a strap to put some of the load on my handlebars, like Grant has suggested on the Riv site (somewhere). Have said all that, I bought a Haulin Colin rack for my new bike and it's REALLY solid with a basket. Brad P. Queens On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 2:24:38 PM UTC-4, Minh wrote: > > First off, i will not comment on how i secure my basket to my front racks. > > Second, is there any guidance (common sense or otherwise) about using the > bigger wald basket on the smaller nitto racks (either M12, Nitto Mini, > Mark's)? Should i limit myself to bulky but not heavy loads? > > I find that i'm not using my Big Front Rack as much and would like to > switch to a smaller front rack, but not if i will be super-limited in > use-cases > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?
Where are you? You might be able to find a Quickbeam or SimpleOne owner who will let you take a test ride. If you're near NYC, you're welcome to try my 62. I'm around a 90pbh and my QB rides great...although it doesn't have much seatpost showing. I like the way frame on the large side ride. And I seem to have long arms/torso, so big frames keep me from having to use really long stems. Brad P. Queens On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 10:01:33 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > I'm on the lookout for a used Quickbeam or SimpleOne to replace my old > Trek as a city commuter. But I have a question about sizing. My Roadeo has > a pretty similar bottom bracket height and the 61cm frame fits my 90pbh > really well. So the question is, do I go with a 60 or 62 'SimpleBeam?' > > Any thoughts? What are current owners' experiences? Thanks! > > Eric > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: The Ocean Air Cycles Docena is totally awesome.
I got a Docena in the same order. I finally got the decaleur set up this week (I went with a Berthoud) and it all works great. I haven't really figured out how that front roll is supposed to work. Is it supposed to give you access to the lower half of the bag without disturbing the stuff on top? Brad P. Queens On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 3:26:27 PM UTC-4, S. Greco wrote: > > I got this bag through the last round of pre-orders after kicking myself > for missing the first round. I initially ordered it to put on a Weigle that > i've been slowly building up but as it is currently unrideable, I figured I > would strap it on the SO for a test ride. I gotta say this thing is > seriously cool. Just the right size for a picnic, or a beer run, or really > anything I could think of though those particular missions have been > completed successfully : ) > > The front roll top situation is very clever and U lock holder has been a > game changer. > I will always dislike the clear-plastic-map-holder-top-window-pocket that > rando style bags have. > I would much rather just have it be fabric or a net or nothing, rather > than a material that I know will fail before the rest of the bag. > The XPAC that this bag is made out of is super cool. Definitely > lightweight as compared to more traditional options while still feeling > very high quality. > > I don't have a decaleur yet, and might not get one. I have the top rigged > to the bars via bungee through the webbing loop. This works fine, though > the webbing loop is on the lid and so you need to undo your bungee each > time you want to open the top. It would be awesome if future iterations of > this bag had a webbing loop just below the lid so anti-decaleur types can > tether their Docena to the bars and still open the top. > > I just snapped some quick pictures while out on its first ride. I'll add > some packed pics soon. > > This bag totally rocks. > > - Steve > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LumtUNGPd9I/V082inLuyII/AIo/YgXtZ6UmhowyrVBbZuKNCiv0yC1bzuRUgCLcB/s1600/DSCF8491.jpg> > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XF07Z_90QCI/V082rDiS9fI/AIs/lDeD1o_4tsoGkXoj6S0bGpQl4JvWkKkegCLcB/s1600/DSCF8488.jpg> > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KSHaExkhA2g/V082v5cxJ0I/AIw/I9KkV6hZtswuSvKDLCGUCpWRBB8smF9EwCLcB/s1600/DSCF8492.jpg> > > > > > > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Secondary Levers and V-Brakes
First and foremost, many thanks to all those who replied. Just as I knew the Rivendell bikes would be great, this list has been also. I recently learned of the Travel Agent, but consider it a last resort because it seems to be forcing things that do not work together to work together. I initially recommended the Bullmoose bar, but she was concerned about the reach. The Noodle drop bar was more attractive because it can be paired with a short reach stem (I found a Nitto 225mm stem with a 5cm reach). Since our [current] desired outcome is a comfortable drop bar system, I need to consider the Paul Components in-line brake levers. The Origin 8 Space bar looks promising. If the Nitto Noodle does not work out, it might be plan B. I will update the list when we find the setup that works for her. Maybe that information can help others struggling with similar issues. Brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Secondary Levers and V-Brakes
Hello All: My wife and I recently bought matching Joe Appaloosas and the bikes have been great as anticipated. My wife, however, does not find the swept back bars comfortable and would like to put drop bars on instead. She also wants secondary (in-line) brake levers because she spends 99.9% of the time on the tops. I know V-brakes require a long-pull brake lever and Tektro makes one for drop bars (RL520). Will secondary brake levers work with this setup (Nitto Noodle, V-brakes, Tektro RL520s, and secondary levers)? Thank you, Brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Getting the Quickbeam's chainline perfect!!
Are you trying to get the chainline perfect for the outermost chainring on the XD2? -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Long/scenic day rides to do from the New York City area
I've done variations on the Van Cortlandt ride and the Poughkeepsie ride. They're both fun, but riding between Poughkeepsie and Beacon on the west side of the river is really nice. Lots of quiet back road and rail trails. And there are a ton of variations you can do- I like riding through New Paltz and up into Mohonk & Minnewaska too. Brad Queens On Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 3:02:04 PM UTC-4, Bob B wrote: > > I wanted to share a handful of the day rides I've done or am hoping to do > in the New York area, and perhaps get area-RBWOBers to share their routes > as well. > > These are destination rides that go along to scenic trails or bridges. The > goal is long stretches of scenic riding, as much as possible not in the > shoulder of a 45mph road. These are also relatively easy-going rides. > > Here's what I've come up with: > > > *Battery Park (or wherever you live) to Brewster, NY * > > *Google Map Link:* *Click Here > <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/New+York+City,+NY/Brewster,+NY/@40.9403374,-74.0499826,10z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c24fa5d33f083b:0xc80b8f06e177fe62!2m2!1d-74.0059413!2d40.7127837!1m5!1m1!1s0x89dd4d7e6d52dd23:0xa325bd3b313503b3!2m2!1d-73.6170721!2d41.3973163!3e1>* > > > *Length:* 64.2 miles > > *Route Info:* West Side Greenway > Van Cortlandt Park, Old Putnam Trail > > S County Trailway > N County Trailway all the way to Brewster, NY. Stop for > dinner and take the Metro North train from Brewster back to the city > > *Surface:* Mostly paved, a little dirt > > *Camping Variant:* Possible to turn west from N. County Trailway towards > *Nimham > State Forest Multiple Use Area > <http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/put1.pdf>*, which has MTB > trails and allows camping > > > > > *Van Cortlandt Park (or where you live) to Kitchawan, NY and back* > > *Google Maps Link:* *Click Here > <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Friends+of+Van+Cortlandt+Park,+80+Van+Cortlandt+Park+South,+Bronx,+NY+10463/Kitchawan,+NY+10562/41.2048935,-73.8701212/41.1830521,-73.8671896/41.1531934,-73.8620142/40.9397162,-73.8956621/40.9262161,-73.8798824/40.8847693,-73.890185/@41.0054901,-73.9439853,11.12z/data=!4m25!4m24!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c2f3a0ca26f94b:0x257bc764ed4df91f!2m2!1d-73.8906965!2d40.8844622!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c2b9c82b391aa7:0xaa3f8474ae8c7007!2m2!1d-73.785967!2d41.2189835!1m0!1m0!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-73.8607574!2d41.1486532!3s0x89c2c09434d8c4ed:0x12592b95f71d9bc1!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e1>* > > > *Length:* 59.6 miles > > *Surface:* Paved and dirt/gravel > > *Route Info:* More or less Based on a Bike Snob ride report: Van > Cortlandt Park > Old Putnam Trail > S County Trailway > N County Trailway > > At Kitchawan hop over westward to Old Croton Trailway State Park > return > South along Old Croton Aqueduct Trail back to Van Cortlandt Park > > > > *Trenton, NJ to New Brunswick* > > *Google Maps Link:* *Click Here > <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Trenton,+NJ/New+Brunswick,+NJ/@40.41329,-74.5965758,11.02z/am=t/data=!4m29!4m28!1m20!1m1!1s0x89c143482d3dbbb9:0xcf16567f895cd7bc!2m2!1d-74.7429384!2d40.2170534!3m4!1m2!1d-74.7203813!2d40.2530665!3s0x89c1589db2f33527:0x3467ff726dc7fd9b!3m4!1m2!1d-74.6450705!2d40.3412012!3s0x89c3e6d759a0402f:0x5123f5d9832f70a!3m4!1m2!1d-74.5574944!2d40.5469549!3s0x89c3c07b518fbd43:0xa018cad0e8432df9!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c3c355f06a92a5:0x25925506798e230c!2m2!1d-74.4518188!2d40.4862157!3e1>* > > > *Length:* 38.9 miles > > *Surface:* Paved and dirt/gravel > > *Route Info:* NJ Transit to Trenton > Raritan Canal State Park Trail all > thew way to New Brunswick > NJ Transit from New Brunswick back to the city > > > > *Poughkeepsie, NY over-the-Hudson-and-back to Beacon, NY* > > *Google Maps Link:* *Click Here > <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Poughkeepsie,+NY/Kingston,+NY/Walden,+NY/Beacon,+NY/@41.6799601,-74.0899814,11z/data=!4m31!4m30!1m5!1m1!1s0x89dd3e642be0bb3b:0x5ea85debfb20f349!2m2!1d-73.9209701!2d41.7003713!1m10!1m1!1s0x89dd0f012dc98127:0x41d7895a5832c913!2m2!1d-73.9973608!2d41.9270367!3m4!1m2!1d-74.1644439!2d41.6471314!3s0x89dd26fb379f0ef7:0x92bd08f99125cf69!1m5!1m1!1s0x89dd29b0b77d020f:0x9fe8e27b96572121!2m2!1d-74.1884806!2d41.5612048!1m5!1m1!1s0x89dd3181b5ef98d1:0x8ca54a6ddb020d4a!2m2!1d-73.984528!2d41.504007!3e1>* > > > *Length:* 67.2 miles > > *Surface:* Paved and dirt/gravel > > *Route Info:* Metro North to Poughkeepsie > Walkway over the Hudson > > Some back roads > Wallkill Valley Trail > Some back roads > Newburgh-Beacon > Bridge to Beacon, NY. Stop for dinner and take Metro North train from > Beacon back to the city > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Own
[RBW] Re: Pass & Stow Porteur Rack Experiences.
You might want to check out the Haulin Colin rack also. The price is similar to the Pass & Stow, but it uses the mid-fork braze-ons. I have one on my Soma GR and I'm planning on adding a lowrider rack for touring this summer. But the Pass & Stow is pretty slick (I didn't realize it had the internal routing for lighting wires) and would give you lots of options carrying stuff. I also use a Nitto 32F with a basket on my Quickbeam and it works really well. Now that I've finished typing this, I realize that I'm not helping at all. Maybe just buy one of each! Brad Queens On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:17:33 AM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on a Pass & Stow rack for my > Clem. While Clem isn't the typical bike for a big front load, I've had > pretty good success with a Wald basket on a Soma rack. That rack needs to > go back on another back. > What I'd really like is front panniers, with the option of a light, bulky > items on top, and be able to carry the occasional takeout order easily. > I was thinking Nitto 32f front rack with the Hub Area rack, and I'd need > to add a basket on top. > Seems like the Pass & Stow rack fits my needs better. Just curious about > folks using that rack with front panniers. > David > Chicago > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: on bike bag theft
I leave my Carradice saddlebag on my bike when it's locked up in NYC, and without any extra security. When I'm at work, I can lock my bike up where it can't be seen from the street. There's a security guard posted pretty close to the bike rack. I seriously doubt the guard would stop anyone trying to steal my bad (or bike), but potential thieves don't seem to know that. I'll lock my bike up for an hour or two in all sorts of neighborhoods, but never overnight. I used to worry about the Carradice, but I don't anymore. I don't think they register as valuable to the people who steal stuff around here. And like a lot of other posters have said, my bag looks pretty worn out and filthy. Brad NYC On Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:11:13 PM UTC-5, Patrick D Kelly wrote: > > I'm fishing for stories pro/con dealing with leaving bags "permanently" > attached to your bike, and if they've been stolen. > > I'm contemplating getting a pair of backabike bags and leaving them > attached (probably with zipties somehow). Anybody ever had any of these (or > similar) bags stolen off their bike? I'm imagining it's not even worthwhile > for a thief since they're not gonna get but a few bucks for such a thing. > > As a counter-example to what I just said, one time some gloves were stolen > out of a bag on a bike. In this case, I'm sure it was just cuz the thief > had to do zero work. Unzip and just grab what was in the bag. That bag was > seriously attached, and was not stolen. > > In my imagination, riv's saddlesacks are "safer" because to somebody > unfamiliar, it's very confusing. The straps and the 2 layers of flap make > me think that thieves are not going to go poking around in there. Any > thoughts/experience on this? > > thanks > > p.s. Yes, the biggest variable in all this is where/when you leave your > bike unattended. Let's just pretend that I'm very conservative about > where/when I leave my bike locked up. > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Winter gloves
For a few seasons I've been wearing Head "running" gloves from Costco ($12!). They're durable (I wear out Riv's rag wool gloves pretty quickly) and easily replaced. When it gets too far below 32°, I add the Riv MUSA mitts. When my hands get too hot (or I need fine motor skills), I flip 'em off and let them hang from my wrists. Brad Queens On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 8:01:26 AM UTC-5, Belopsky wrote: > > What do you all wear? It's down to 10*F here and getting colder. Have > never been happy with my previous.. > > Had 'hippo hands' on my Pugsley last winter w some insulated gloves (some > cheapo insulation) and still wasn't enough. Wool liner was good but too > thick to layer.. > > I am thinking maybe some Mittens > https://www.frostriver.com/?s=mittens_type=product > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: NYC Rivs
Sounds interesting. I've been curious about 718 since it showed up on the Riv dealer list. And I wish I knew how to build wheels... Brad (in Queens) On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 10:09:01 AM UTC-5, Kainalu wrote: > > I won't be able to make it tonight, wherever you decide, but I had a > thought. There's that new Riv dealer, 718 cyclery. I went by there and it's > a great spot. What my thought was is a get together at one of their wheel > building seminars. They're free, and not surprisingly they're very popular. > Filled up through December. But January maybe? They're held on Friday > evenings once or twice a month. There's also plenty of more rudimentary > workshops throughout the month, not sure where our median mechanic skills > are at but I'd be open to whatever with wheelbuilding being my next great > hope. > -Kai > Brooklyn 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC Rivs
I can do Thursday evening! Still having some issues with missing e-mails. Any interest in a meet up > Thurs. evening, place to be determined? > Alan > > > -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC Rivs
I'm in Western Queens and will ride pretty much anywhere in NYC to meet up (West Village or LES is really easy). And I built up a little pile of parts I'd love to trade! My email: brad at bradparis.com Brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTT- 175mm Sugino XD2 crank for 170mm XD2
I have a moderately worn 175mm Sugino XD2 triple crank that I'd love to trade for your similar 170mm triple. Contact me off list if you're up for a trade! Brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell SaddleSack medium olive
Sold! Thanks all On Sunday, March 23, 2014 3:42:57 PM UTC-5, Brad Mitchell wrote: I have too many bags, and am trying to cut back. I have a really nice medium size SaddleSack if anyone is interested..figured I'd post here first before trying eBay. Has some of the usual scuff marks, otherwise no rips, tears, etc. All zippers and buttons work perfectly. Really nice shape. Would like $150, which would include shipping to the lower 48. I also have a vintage Schwinn NOS saddlebag support (basically the same design as the old Rivendell Silver Hupe) that also works well with this bag. Can throw that in for an extra $30. Please let me know off-list if interested (frit...@gmail.com). Thanks! brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Just Repair
This is terrific. I want to try out some of the tips from the fork repair section. You can still buy reprints of the original. I know what my cycling friends are getting for Christmas this year. Brad On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:13:32 PM UTC-4, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Tip O' The Mouse to Master-of-The-Useful-Hack JimG, who posted this link: http://www.archive.org/stream/bicyclerepairing00burr#page/n7/mode/2up Bicycle Repairing - A Manual Compiled From Articles in THE IRON AGE - 1896 Can't begin to pick a favorite section, but love the fact that the shop layout includes an anvil. Enjoy! - Jim / cyclofiend.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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Nitto Mark's Rack
I have a lightly used Nitto Mark's rack I need to sell. I have all of the various legs and adapters that came with it. You'll need to provide the allen bolts or p-clamps to mount it. Used very lightly, 9/10. $100 will see it shipped anywhere in the lower 48. Please contact me off-list if interested, thanks! Brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Pari Moto tires - pair
Cross-posting from the 650b list.. I realized there are a lot of 650b people here too :) I have an extra pair of Pari-Moto tires that I don't need and would like to sell. They have probably around 200-250 miles on them tops, just a handful of rides really. They look almost brand new. In case you don't know about these amazing tires, go here: http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_pm_650_38.html $85 would have the pair shipped priority mail anywhere in the lower 48. Please contact me off-list if interested.. thanks Brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: Bosco Bullmoose bars with Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips
Bars 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Front Rack ideas
I'll step up and throw my weight behind the Gamoh portuer rack. I've had it on my daily commuter for a few months and I really like it. i had a custom porteur bag made for it as well, and it's massive. I've had some issues w/ the legs matching up with multiple bikes and forks..and I'm about to switch it to another bike, but I might just bend the legs or buy some Nitto rack arms from Riv soon and customize the attachment points. The rack itself though is nice and not too expensive.. On Thursday, February 28, 2013 8:26:50 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: I bought a steering damper on a VO order, and it does not fit in the space available on my old bike with fenders. If anyone wants it, new - package opened - $10 will get it there by Priority Mail. http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-wheel-stabilizer.html (I ordered a Hebie from SJS, and am hoping it will be smaller) On Thursday, February 28, 2013 1:58:14 AM UTC-6, Earl Grey wrote: Agreed that 4 struts on a Mark's are key, which is why I am surprised that apparently no-one has thought of mounting the second set of struts to the inside of the hourglass brazeon on the fork (see related thread: 4 struts on a Mark's). Chris Chen thought of mounting the rear set of struts to the inside of the rack ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/8506365178/in/photostream), but that doesn't solve the issue of stacking two struts onto one bolt at the fork, though it does provide some side-to-side triangulation. I have ordered bent and straight stays from Riv for my wife's Mark's and will report back on various mounting options of the second set of struts in a month or so when they arrive in Thailand. Regarding the problem of front wheel movement while parked with a front load, I have just installed a steering damper on my Sam with a big Wald basket on a Nitto Mini Front rack (as well as a stem-mounted child seat). As you can see, with about 13lbs the movement is limited to about 45 degrees (this can be fine-tuned with an adjustment screw): http://www.flickr.com/photos/gernothuber/ Steering is probably slowed a bit near the limit, but I think that handling is actually improved with a heavy front load, while I don't notice any difference during unloaded riding, though I haven't really tested that yet. I like the steering damper so much that I think that Riv should start providing a brazeon for it. Seems like the logical step after mid-fork rack mounts and kickstand plates. I thought I was kidding on this last comment, but apparently at least some Dutch bikes have such a brazeon: http://overthebarsinmilwaukee.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/steering-damper.jpg Gernot Thailand On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 2:12:24 AM UTC+7, William wrote: Edwin Sounds like a good list. The key to using the Mark's Rack with a true load is the second set of struts, as you can see in the staff bikes photos (Keven's Appaloosa, Grant's Homer). It's much more loadable with the second pair of struts. On Monday, February 25, 2013 5:36:47 PM UTC-8, Edwin W wrote: I am weighing (no pun intended!) a few of the helpful suggestions from the group. I think I am considering: CETMA strong and tough, ugly and expensive. Blackburn cheap and tough, ugly and not made for this bike. Marks elegant and made for the bike, expensive and wondering about weight limit, but I see on the staff bikes they appear to hold more than 4.4 pounds. Someone from the list has told me they might have one of these. Gamoj porter like on Sean's bike on the staff bikes page. As to my original post: I almost always carry 5-10 pounds in my work bag to and from work, and on rare occasion a 12 pack of beer and very rarely a case or other such groceries, but would love to have the option. And have it be better than the current situation with soma rack and p clamps. Thanks for all of the suggestions. Edwin -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: Bosco Bullmoose bars with Miesha's Portuguese Tree Cork Grips
Doing some major moving around of parts and doing a new commuter build for baby-hauling this summer when the little one goes to day care, so I'm switching my '83 Miyata from commuter-mode back to poor-man's-Hunqa-mode.. I've been running these Bosco Bullmoose bars on it since last fall. They are amazing, but I'm switching back to the original Bullmoose bars that came on the bike and don't need such an upright position, so these are surplus to my needs right now. I'm sure someone on the list would love to use them. They have the Miesha Portuguese bar-end version of the cork grips on them (not shellaced). They are glued on, and I'd rather not be the one to scratch up the bars trying to remove them :) So I will leave them on as-is; the bars are perfect for bar-end shifters and I assumed many people would run them this way anyways. No scratches or anything on the bars, they are in superb condition. I've had a bell and cycling computer mounted on them the entire time, so there might be a slight smudge or two at the attachment points..otherwise they are in great condition. I'd like $140 for the bars + grips which would also include shipping to the lower 48. Also if these sell fast, I won't be able to ship out until middle-late next week as I'll be out of town for a few days. Best to email me off-list if possible. Thanks all. Brad -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Big Apples for GAP and CO tour
I rode both last spring on 42mm Continental Tour Rides. Felt great at the time, and I really appreciated the bit of tread on the muddy CO :) If/when I ride them again, I'd naturally ride something a bit wider probably. I'm thinking the Big Bens would be the perfect compromise. Duremes or something similar would be nice for the CO section, but not necessary on the GAP. I'm getting to where I like fatter comfier tires all the time now. Saying that I also wouldn't hesitate to ride the Big Apples on both trails either. Either way you can't go wrong, but you might be wanting a bit more tread in some sections of the CO. On Sunday, February 17, 2013 6:21:05 AM UTC-6, shawn wrote: I am doing the GAP and CO from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. in May and was wondering what the opinion was of using 50mm Big Apples for this ride. Thanks in advance. Shawn -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Back to that doggy backpack
I posted this in the last dog thread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=iYzLPWJfqqo In my experience, the key is to go really, really slow. We started with one of those soft-sided closed carriers with a big piece of sheepskin-like stuff in the bottom so the dog wouldn't slide around to much. At first we just walked the bike. Once the dog seemed comfortable with walking (not too shakey or nervous-acting) we started riding her to the park. It didn't take long before she started to associate the carrier with the park and would jump in on her own. After a couple of months of rider her around in the closed carrier, I started riding very slowly in the park with the top opened. I had to grab her a few times to keep her from chasing squirrels, but she figured out pretty quickly that she was supposed to stay in the carrier. After a month or so of riding around with the carrier open, we switched to the tote bag we use now (she's still tethered so she can't jump or fall off the bike). One of the keys, I think, was to only let her get in or out of the bag when the bag was sitting on the ground. That way she never got used to exiting the bike from up in the basket and was less likely to try to jump out. Also, the dog quickly realized that if she was on the bike, she was going somewhere fun and not being left at home. In short, take it slow and make it fun (for the dog). Brad On Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:34:37 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Not quite so off topic since one reason for buying the Timbuktu pet carrier backpack that someone recommended is to let me carry my dog on my Rivendells. Anyway, I got one and Nico is absolutely panicked by it. I managed to stuff him in and slam the lid with help from my brother, and he stayed still, if tense, but trying to get him in by myself is like trying to thread a needle with a thistle. Nico is also very reluctant to get into a car. Does anyone have any *experience* about humanely habituating a dog to be carried in this way? Or is it a lost cause and ought I to return the thing before the month's deadline is out? (Or I could just keep it to carry other things in ...) Thanks. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen
Yep, I'll also buy 4 of anything you end up making (one for me and one for each of my fellow caffeinated wheelmen/women). On Friday, February 15, 2013 9:39:48 AM UTC-5, Zack wrote: I am so glad that everyone else had the same reaction to this - reading through and being like YES I WANT THAT and then seeing that it was from 2009 and being sorely disappointed. I am in for both a patch and a pin, these are awesome. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: FS: 650b singlespeed/fixed Synergy wheelset
Bump. Really need to sell these, as they are the last piece of gear I need to sell to buy a new frame (!). So I'm knocking these down to $225 which includes shipping to the lower 48. Or make me an offer I can't refuse... Brad On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:59:25 PM UTC-6, Brad Mitchell wrote: After moving some things around this week I've ended up with an extra set of 650b single speed wheels I need to sell. Velocity Synergy 32h rims, Surly fixed/free hubs. Very low miles, in great condition, true, etc. Front hub measures 100mm, rear is 130mm. Asking $250 which includes shipping to the lower 48. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] First All Rounder Ever?
Wow, sold for $1800 -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: P45 Longboard question
Has anyone run these fenders w/ Hetres before? I currently have VO Zeppelin fenders over them, but I have an extra set of P45s sitting around.. and thinking of trying them out. I figure the clearance on the sides will be tight.. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:04:25 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Thanks, Michael. Can you tell me what, roughly, is the actual diameter of your 650B wheels? On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Michael john1...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: The SKS site says the P45 is for a 28 wheel. This may be why is doesn't conform to all wheel diameters on the front fender, fore of the brake mount. The rear fender is no problem on my 650b, but the front fender doesn't conform to the front wheel (at least on mine). Nothing functionally wrong with that, just a looks thing. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/**index.htmlhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] FS: 650b singlespeed/fixed Synergy wheelset
After moving some things around this week I've ended up with an extra set of 650b single speed wheels I need to sell. Velocity Synergy 32h rims, Surly fixed/free hubs. Very low miles, in great condition, true, etc. Front hub measures 100mm, rear is 130mm. Asking $250 which includes shipping to the lower 48. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Okay I get it now.
On Monday, January 28, 2013 11:40:45 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: That's cute. Segue-ing violently: How have any of y'all carried ~ 8 lb animals on your bikes? I'd like to find a way to carry my trained attack/guard Chihuahua (who pees in fright when I come to take him to the car) on my bikes. This thread has veered way off topic, but sometimes I ride with my 20lb dog in my front basket: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=iYzLPWJfqqo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] jack brown's
I was curious about the 650b thing as well.. are the Maxy Fasty's comparable to the JB's? On Monday, January 28, 2013 12:10:29 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: Was wondering do they come in 650b? I looked at Riv's 650b tire page and no JB's? Looked on web nope none. I'm a newbie on 650b's. On Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:08:12 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: I love 'em. They offer a nice advantage in that you can get a Blue to protect your back wheel (where I get most flats), and put a nice light Green on the front. Good timing as I just did a short write up on these tires: http://stonehog.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/green-in-the-front-blue-in-the-back/ Brian Seattle, WA On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM, john john...@comcast.net wrote: Any out there with opinions on the Browns? Either green or blue? I currently ride Panaracer Pasella 35C's and like them very much, but I don't have all that many miles left on them, and since Riv is running a 10% discount until Feb. on the Browns, thought i might give them a try. I ride mostly on pavement, and when off-road, avoid sharp rocks, so I would be most interested in the Greens, it would seem. Although I would like to stay as fat as 35C, 33.333 isn't that far off, is it? I like supple tires, no heavier than they must be to do the job. Are the Brown's the ones to get? Thanks, John -- 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Fattest/supplest 700c tires for my S1
I figured out the trick to getting clearance for the BG Rock n Road tires: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emarg0ed/8426051944/in/photostream ;) -- 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-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Where to get a replacement old school MTB fork?
You can also still find quite a few on eBay, both the new Dimension ones and old/NOS ones as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Flat pedals!
I put the Thin Gripsters on my (your old) Rawland and I believe they are now my favorite pedals.. even considering switching out all my other pedals and put a pair of these on all of my bikes. Just perfect for me for commuting, road riding (I'm finally over clipless pedals I think), and even off-road riding. They are the best pedals I've used yet.. I have no experience with the Grip Kings, just FYI. Though I have used all the other pedals Riv sells and none compare to the Thin Gripsters. Brad On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:18:07 AM UTC-6, rcnute wrote: Hi, all: If one Grant-ish thing has particularly stuck with me it's love for flat pedals. Mostly I've been using Grip Kings but I was wondering what folks thought of the various possibilities a la Sneaker pedal, Gripsters, etc. (Ideally something with some grip since I ride in the rain a fair bit.) Sorry if this has already been covered. Thanks! Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bhcFtkgqF10J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Advice on how to best obtain a 650b single speed?
I built up a 650b Surly Steamroller over the summer that I have been considering moving on to someone who might ride and enjoy it more, if I can find the right rider. Built up with Pari Motos as a fun, fast 650b single speed (it is a total blast to ride). Contact me off-list if you think you might be interested.. Brad On Monday, January 7, 2013 5:02:02 PM UTC-6, Trevor saxton wrote: So I find myself with overlapping bikes and looking for a solution to obtain a reasonably lightweight 650b single speed. I have a 52cm Hillborne and a 56cm Simplone that now directly overlap with 2 other bikesa vo PolyValent and a vintage Bianchi that has sentimental value, while ive commuted on the rivs I find that I prefer the PolyValent for commuting mostly due to its unassuming and the Bianchi is now set up as a 700c single speed road bike which will satisfy my weekend long rides duty, and I am craving a 650b single speed as I adore single speed riding and the 650b wheel size, since I did not win the lottery it looks like I have 3 options.. Buy a white industries eno hub wheel for the Hillborne cost about 250 locally Take my Simplone to a local frame builder to reposition the cantis and a reprint, cost about 400 Or sell both and get a custom --- hilsen roadeo mix...cost 3500 less proceeds of sale. Any advice? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LwgrdAwKY0AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Rode to work today in flip flops
I've been riding in flip-flops all summer here, due to the extreme heat. Love them for commuting. On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:16:20 AM UTC-5, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: on my new Grip Kings with no impact at all on my normal commuting time or comfort. Nice. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hP-HTO0GEAgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] WTB: Sackville TrunkSack Small
Looking for a small TrunkSack to buy, or something similar to this bag. The large is too big for what I need. Not really interested in a tweed/Nigel Smythe version of this (sorry), but if there is an older model bag that is similar to the small TrunkSack I would probably be interested. Basically just need a nice small bag for my Nitto Mark's rack that doesn't require a decaleur. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/nDh_dVSvu9gJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
