[RBW] wtb: 26.8 seatpost, 120-130mm quill stem

[Brent Knepper]

looks like I've a periwinkle build coming up in the near future, which I 
should be able to get rollin with my small but intentional parts bin :) in 
need of a seatpost and stem though!

26.8 seatpost needs:
-longer than 250mm
-15-20mm traditional setback is great, not looking for straight or waybakk
-weird/funky/vintage/esoteric always encouraged, I can get a $5 used kalloy 
locally :)

120-30mm stem needs:
-120-130 length only, already have some shorter stems if I don't really 
need a long-o 
-usual 22.2 quill
-90º or 7-shape, not lookin for a riser stem
-150-250mm quill length is fine, don't need to get the bars high or slammed
-25.4 clamp or faceplate is good, or 26.0 but only with a faceplate is also 
good (prolly using rons ortho bars for anyone curious)
-W.F.V.E. also welcomed here

thanks for your consideration!

-Brent in chicago

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[RBW] Re: The Cub House's Los Angeles Invitational Ride - May 18

[Brent Knepper]

Armand, you gotta do it on the platy! now that you've finished building it 
up, what a perfect chance to get some paint chips from the triple scoop

hope you can share some of the experience on here for us poor souls unable 
to get out there for the weekend

On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:50:10 PM UTC-5 Tony Lockhart wrote:

> @Brian -- Haha, if by double scoop, you mean to swing by Jones' coffee for 
> some Fosselman's ice cream, I'm with you brother!!  (:
>
> @Neale -- I'll definitely be there on Sunday, and intermittently on 
> Saturday (as time permits). Kinda want to buy a Cub House hoodie, so 
> this'll be the perfect excuse to stop by. Keep me posted if you do the 
> basket ridecurrently trying to schedule childcare so I can attend.  
> /tony-crosses-fingers 
> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:10:59 AM UTC-7 Neale S. wrote:
>
>> I did the double scoop last year on my Atlantis! Would love to see all of 
>> you there again next weekend. The vibe is usually impeccable. Also there's 
>> a special Thursday-night basket ride with the Blue Lug folks, which should 
>> be a good time. 
>>
>> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 9:09:24 AM UTC-7 Brian Cunningham wrote:
>>
>>> Armand is not getting me to sign up for the triple scoop. Even the 
>>> single scoop option sounds brutal enough to me, with 4100 ft elevation gain 
>>> over 27 miles, but Tony, I'll suffer through it with you if you want to try 
>>> the single scoop!
>>>
>>> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 8:07:01 AM UTC-7 Ted Durant wrote:
>>>
 On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:28:41 PM UTC-5 kiziria...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

 This will be a fun weekend put on by the Cub House bicycle/plant shop 
 in Pasadena, CA. 


 I really wish I was going to be there. Take and post photos!

 Ted Durant
 Milwaukee WI USA 

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

[Brent Knepper]

I'm another person whose been showing up to road bike group rides on a 
road-style Riv the last year or so and it's been a fun journey! I was lucky 
to buy Valerie's old Riv Bleriot on here and I maintain it as the 
befendered iteration of my two "fast" bikes- aka bikes with smooth tires 
and drop bars. it's nice having a dedicated fender bike for when a surprise 
midwest rain storm passes through 2 hours before a ride

anyway I always show up in a t-shirt or hoodie and chaco sandals and my 
bars level with the leather saddle. While the RoadieBoys™ seem confused 
about socializing with someone whose appearance/bike doesn't meet their 
expectations, the women and other folks always say how beautiful the 
Bleriot is, how the fenders are so smart in keeping my sandal'd feet clean 
while being helpful to whoever might be behind me, and how neat it is that 
I'm still fast "enough" to keep pace despite not having the roadie-culture 
promoted bike, shoes, or clothing :)

Leah, I wish you the best on your road bike journey! I admire your 
commitment to Rivendells (an easy brand to commit to honestly), and hope a 
Roadeo comes along either at a good deal or with beautiful lugs to add to 
your hella colorful collection

-Brent in chicago

On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:25:29 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> This is SO fun. 
>
> Diana, yes please post here as you make your observations/get your 
> answers. Valerie, your bikes are so cool. Heck, YOU are so cool. Here you 
> were, all this time, and you have so much to offer us here; I truly hope we 
> get to hear from you regularly after this. Philip, I agree about the 
> Roadini. I think Valerie’s photos were helpful (and yours of the updated 
> model, too) and show the CHG to be less club-ridey than I was hoping for. 
> That Roadeo looks like just the ticket, though. A Roadini should be a great 
> choice. Now, do I wait for the lugged versions or hope for a 50 on the used 
> market? So far there have been none to be found…
> L
>
> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:46:00 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Me either!
>>
>> I’m team Roadini for Leah, for sure!
>>
>> All this talk has me jonesing for that very big red Road custom currently 
>> on offer at a very reasonable price…
>>
>> P. W.
>> ~
>> (917) 514-2207
>> ~
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On May 10, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Valerie Yates  wrote:
>>
>> Philip - Agreed! My observations on this version may be entirely 
>> irrelevant to the production version. Although, I will add that nothing in 
>> that picture says go-fast club rides to me. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:29:35 PM UTC-6 philip@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting how differently that Gallop looks, and presumably feels, 
>>> compared to the larger, presumably production verison of the same bike, 
>>> without the swoopy TT, currently at Riv:
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_6222]
>>>
>>>
>>> P. W.
>>> ~
>>> (917) 514-2207
>>> ~
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On May 10, 2024, at 12:23 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Valerie - gorgeous trio of bikes, thank you for sharing. The three shown 
>>> in that order makes it look like the Roadeo morphs into a Hillibike and the 
>>> CHG is the intermediate stage, which is both funny and also indicative of 
>>> its purpose and ride quality, which I'm sure lands squarely in between 
>>> also! 
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 12:15 PM Valerie Yates  wrote:
>>>
>>> I've made an album with pics of my Roadeo, CHG, and Susie. Link to album 
 .  The album includes a 
 poor quality picture of the Gallop with the albastache bars that were on 
 it 
 when it arrived.

 Leah - the drop from Will's saddle to bars was an intentional choice. 
 He chose a smaller frame with a raised up saddle to achieve a racier 
 position. My bars on the Roadeo are set fairly level with my saddle. With 
 drop-bar bikes, I tend to choose the frame with the minimum necessary 
 stand-over clearance to ensure I can have level bars without having to 
 raise them up high in a way that looks funky to me. I am not a 
 weight-weenie but perhaps worth mentioning that the Roadeo as shown with 
 bags but minus pump is 25 lbs and 11 ounces. The Gallop, minus lock and 
 pump, is 34 pounds. Some of the difference is my dynamo hub, lights, and 
 and racks. I'd guess 5-6 pounds is the difference without those 
 accessories. 

 Here is a collage for anyone who doesn't want to follow the link. I 
 measured from front to rear drop-out and both the Roadeo and Gallop are 
 175. Looking at where the vertical segment of the garage door intersects 
 the frame is pretty interesting.  I don't really understand how all the 
 extra space in the Gallop frame is achieved. Riv magic. 

>>> 




 On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 8:15:30 AM UTC-6 diana@gmail.com wrote:

> Chiming in to say that this particular 

Re: [RBW] Re: For Leah re my Gallop

[Brent Knepper]

I'm another person whose been showing up to road bike group rides on a 
road-style Riv the last year or so and it's been a fun journey! I was lucky 
to buy Valerie's old Riv Bleriot on here and I maintain it as the 
befendered iteration of my two "fast" bikes- aka bikes with smooth tires 
and drop bars. it's nice having a dedicated fender bike for when a surprise 
midwest rain storm passes through 2 hours before a ride

anyway I always show up in a t-shirt or hoodie and chaco sandals and my 
bars level with the leather saddle. While the RoadieBoys™ seem confused 
about socializing with someone whose appearance/bike doesn't meet their 
expectations, the women and other folks always say how beautiful the 
Bleriot is, how the fenders are so smart in keeping my sandal'd feet clean 
while being helpful to whoever might be behind me, and how neat it is that 
I'm still fast "enough" to keep pace despite not having the roadie-culture 
promoted bike, shoes, or clothing :)

Leah, I wish you the best on your road bike journey! I admire your 
commitment to Rivendells (an easy brand to commit to honestly), and hope a 
Roadeo comes along either at a good deal or with beautiful lugs to add to 
your hella colorful collection

-Brent in chicago

On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:25:29 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> This is SO fun. 
>
> Diana, yes please post here as you make your observations/get your 
> answers. Valerie, your bikes are so cool. Heck, YOU are so cool. Here you 
> were, all this time, and you have so much to offer us here; I truly hope we 
> get to hear from you regularly after this. Philip, I agree about the 
> Roadini. I think Valerie’s photos were helpful (and yours of the updated 
> model, too) and show the CHG to be less club-ridey than I was hoping for. 
> That Roadeo looks like just the ticket, though. A Roadini should be a great 
> choice. Now, do I wait for the lugged versions or hope for a 50 on the used 
> market? So far there have been none to be found…
> L
>
> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:46:00 PM UTC-4 philip@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Me either!
>>
>> I’m team Roadini for Leah, for sure!
>>
>> All this talk has me jonesing for that very big red Road custom currently 
>> on offer at a very reasonable price…
>>
>> P. W.
>> ~
>> (917) 514-2207
>> ~
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On May 10, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Valerie Yates  wrote:
>>
>> Philip - Agreed! My observations on this version may be entirely 
>> irrelevant to the production version. Although, I will add that nothing in 
>> that picture says go-fast club rides to me. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:29:35 PM UTC-6 philip@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting how differently that Gallop looks, and presumably feels, 
>>> compared to the larger, presumably production verison of the same bike, 
>>> without the swoopy TT, currently at Riv:
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_6222]
>>>
>>>
>>> P. W.
>>> ~
>>> (917) 514-2207
>>> ~
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On May 10, 2024, at 12:23 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Valerie - gorgeous trio of bikes, thank you for sharing. The three shown 
>>> in that order makes it look like the Roadeo morphs into a Hillibike and the 
>>> CHG is the intermediate stage, which is both funny and also indicative of 
>>> its purpose and ride quality, which I'm sure lands squarely in between 
>>> also! 
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 10, 2024 at 12:15 PM Valerie Yates  wrote:
>>>
>>> I've made an album with pics of my Roadeo, CHG, and Susie. Link to album 
 .  The album includes a 
 poor quality picture of the Gallop with the albastache bars that were on 
 it 
 when it arrived.

 Leah - the drop from Will's saddle to bars was an intentional choice. 
 He chose a smaller frame with a raised up saddle to achieve a racier 
 position. My bars on the Roadeo are set fairly level with my saddle. With 
 drop-bar bikes, I tend to choose the frame with the minimum necessary 
 stand-over clearance to ensure I can have level bars without having to 
 raise them up high in a way that looks funky to me. I am not a 
 weight-weenie but perhaps worth mentioning that the Roadeo as shown with 
 bags but minus pump is 25 lbs and 11 ounces. The Gallop, minus lock and 
 pump, is 34 pounds. Some of the difference is my dynamo hub, lights, and 
 and racks. I'd guess 5-6 pounds is the difference without those 
 accessories. 

 Here is a collage for anyone who doesn't want to follow the link. I 
 measured from front to rear drop-out and both the Roadeo and Gallop are 
 175. Looking at where the vertical segment of the garage door intersects 
 the frame is pretty interesting.  I don't really understand how all the 
 extra space in the Gallop frame is achieved. Riv magic. 

>>> 




 On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 8:15:30 AM UTC-6 diana@gmail.com wrote:

> Chiming in to say that this particular 

[RBW] Re: hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

[Brent Knepper]

heya Adam! it was nice riding with you for those few miles on that chilly 
day. still playing around with different brake combos on your homer?

On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 9:06:24 PM UTC-5 Adam wrote:

Thanks for the write-up. I'm excited for all the Chirando stuff on the 
schedule. Haven't made it out there yet but am eyeing the calendar.

Adam in Oak Park
(I think we may have met briefly in Riverside or around there sometime in 
January? I was riding my Hillborne)


thanks Ian, glad to have ya aboard :)

On Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 10:51:08 PM UTC-5 ian m wrote:

>From a fellow non-competer,  big fan of the cooperation and solidarity 
focus of your ride.


and looking back over my post, thanks to anyone for wading through my typos 
and complete lack of editing

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[RBW] hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

[Brent Knepper]

hey friends, from seeing folks sharing east coast and west coast brevet 
ride reports in the rbw/ibob/650b ecosystem, I'd like to share yesterday's 
ride as the Chicago area finally has a rando organization!

yesterday's 200k ride was an out n back from Barrington, IL to Darien, WI- 
the ultimate destination being one of many locations known as Wisconsin's 
Official State Cultural Centers: a Kwik Trip 

 
gas station

I was on my crust malocchio with 38s, flat pedals, and a berthoud saddle 
I'm struggling to break in. it fits me really well and I'm also so comfy on 
this bike for hella long rides

this is the new chirando's 4th event of the season 

 and 
while my other riding friends have said the earlier events have had 
tremendous turn outs, yesterday's Barrington event had an impressive 14 
people I think? it's impressive for two reasons:
1. doin century rides all over the Chicago area and I maybe get 1000ft of 
elevation for the whole deal, its flat here. the Barrington brevet is ~4400 
ft total, so this may be a bit intimidating for riders who have no 
opportunities to practice climbing
2. the lead, buried in this third paragraph, but-- the forecast had *strong* 
winds 
all day, incl. 40mph gusts and in the worst possible direction. midwestern 
riders are familiar with constant wind, it's kinda like climbing but you 
never get to descend :-/ the friends I was planning to ride who are 
resilient riders bailed solely because of the wind

and with that, 14 or so silly people met up at one gas station to ride to 
another gas station with a few gas stations as controls. that's the midwest 
for ya baby! overnight rain kept the roads wet for the ride start and get 
just enough grit on everyone's chains but the wind (gonna mention wind a 
lot so settle in) and sun dried out the roads and humidified the air in the 
first hour. groups formed based on pace and familiarity. I didn't know 
anyone so I bopped around between groups at first, sayin hi, but settled in 
with some kind and conversational grav dads who were interested in keeping 
the pace fast n fun

I wore a shirt with ducks on it, running shorts, and chacos. first 30ish 
miles we kept it in the low 20s through the rolling hills and out into the 
flat farmland. I had assumed based off wind direction there'd be a slight 
tailwind most of the way north, and I wanted to conserve my energy for the 
second half where I feared it would be 60 miles of pushing into a gnarly 
headwind. well the tailwinds mostly never found us, instead the first half 
was more core strength focused in leaning against the crosswinds

there was exactly one point where the glory of a full blast midwestern tail 
wind came, along Queen Anne Rd heading north Hebron, IL. 15 or so miles of 
just effortless 28-29mph pedaling as we got closer and closer to The 
Basketball 

alas dear reader, that municipal basketball was also the harbinger of 
changing wind. I'm not from the midwest and I get super demoralized by 
headwinds. they're so boring to ride against. I tapered down and fell away 
from the fast folks, fearful that I needed to save my energy for the 
remaining 70 miles. two seasoned rando riders with various kit/bike swag 
from big rides including PBP caught up to me for a while, and once we were 
at the Kwik Trip mecca other groups reconvened. KT being kinda like a 
buc-ees or sheetz, we were able to eat real food and get better drinks. 
gallon jugs of water were collectively bought and shared. a few people made 
a couple rounds at the free sample table inside giving away pizza slices. 
it's the best part of long rides- just eating pure garbage in a desperate 
quest for salt and calories with elation instead of guilt

just as I was rolling out and another group was rolling in, I realized my 
rear tube had a slow leak, so I bid farewell to my morning new friends to 
throw a new tube in and joined this later group of riders. it's something I 
like about rando rides: if you'd like company, there's company to be found. 
leave dropping to the roadie culture, I suppose, solidarity is more fun 
anyway :)

and solidarity was desperately needed because *jfc* the wind the rest of 
the day was mean. this being an out and back, that amazing cruise north on 
Queen Anne was now bad. ruff gusts, the four of us barely keeping it at 
10mph, just for hours and hours. along the route is the Kikkoman factory 
and I fantasized about all the wonderful sodium in a bottle of their shoyu

so, I dunno, we did that for like five hours. control stops were a relief 
to get all the non-shoyu sodium off our faces, reapply sunscreen, and mix 
other sodium into our bidons. with a different forecast, there's beauty to 
appreciate on this route from the 

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

[Brent Knepper]

I have a bleriot with paul centerpulls and it clears 42s with fenders, or 
48s without, but I too would prefer it to have cantis! the pauls are my 
only centerpull experience, and though they stopped well I always observed 
a lot of squishiness at the lever as well- which I've since reduced a lot 
of that squish with beefier/more rigid cable hangers, linear brake housing 
with filed flat ends, and even shimming the housing to close up gaps the 
cable stops

I can now see the remaining squish is the actually the power of the brakes 
compressing brake pads a *lot. *that's pretty cool when ya think of the 
modulation aspect, but my other bike with cantis and 48s has just as much 
braking power without all tinkering ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ time saved on brake tinkering 
just went into drivetrain tinkering but hey waddayagonnado

-Brent shruggin in chicago

On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 3:06:12 PM UTC-6 kyleco...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey Christian thanks for all your thoughts! To answer a couple of your 
> questions:
>
> *Which CPs are you considering and what is your max tire size? *
> I was looking at the Rene Herse cps. I'd be looking to run 44's, but 42's 
> seem to be more intended for the Bleriot 
> . The Rene Herse are 
> for sure pricey, and I will be spending a bit as it is with the frame 
> builder mods. However, they state they have the clearance for 42s and 
> fenders. I have a pair of dia-compe canti's 
>  
> I love on another bicycle, so much so I put a pair on my girlfriend's 
> bicycle. On that note: @Patrick - I've gotten pretty comfy now at setting 
> up canti's with drop bars. Specifically the dia-comps. It's all about 
> getting that straddle wire set up in the right position. I have done it 
> poorly on other pairs of cantis and been called out by real mechanics haha.
>
> *Will you be using fenders? *
> Potentially. I see most of these tours happening in summer and hopefully 
> some that require a flight in the nearish future. I'd probably snag a pair 
> of SKS for easy mounting and peace of mind when flying. not so much of a 
> big deal if my plastic fenders get damaged instead of banging up a nice 
> pair of honjos!
>
> *Are you planning on mounting anything to the brake studs (racks, lights 
> etc)?*
> If I did canti's I would likely get a Nitto M12 and attach it to the 
> brakes. I do plan on having low rider pannier attachments put on for a 
> nitto s rack 
> 
> .
>
>
> Kyle
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 12:17 PM christian poppell  
> wrote:
>
>> Hey Kyle! 
>>
>> I have used cantilevers and direct mounted centerpulls (MAFAC RAID with 
>> new Rene Herse hardware). If I could do it over I would have installed 
>> cantilevers. The downsides for centerpulls for me are modulation, fender 
>> fitting, and braze on locations on the fork. 
>>
>> Modulation - The MAFAC RAID brakes feel more squishy to me, even after 
>> adding a brake booster to the rear. Also, despite my best efforts, I have 
>> not been able to eliminate the howling from the rear brake. I threw 
>> everything at them, new bushings, toe in washers, salmon pads, black 
>> compound pads, sanded and filed the pads, sanded the rims, rode and braked 
>> in the rain and in the dirt. Nothing has stopped the howl. 
>>
>> Fender fitting - There would be a lot more room to mount fenders and 
>> large tires with cantilevers. Honjo h80s rub on the inside of the 
>> centerpull arms. If you want to go above 42mm tire with fenders I would go 
>> cantilever.
>>
>> Post location on the fork - Not a deal breaker but the posts are mounted 
>> really close to the fork crown. Its more of an aesthetic thing for me. In 
>> fact, its probably better as it moves the posts into the HAZ of the fork 
>> crown/blade joint
>>
>> Brian Chapman has some of the best reference images for how large tires, 
>> large fenders, and direct mount centerpulls should look. 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/chapmancycles/35900124245/in/photostream/
>>
>> Which CPs are you considering and what is your max tire size? Will you be 
>> using fenders? are you planning on mounting anything to the brake studs 
>> (racks, lights etc) ?
>>
>> Good Luck! 
>> Christian
>> Phoenix, AZ
>> On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:07:56 AM UTC-7 kyleco...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> good question. I would think the brakes would play a part, but the 
>>> previous owner was running paul center pulls and 48s - I don't think the 
>>> frame could take any larger. Seems to be part of our good fortune of people 
>>> making products around larger tires these days. 
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 1:50 AM iamkeith  wrote:
>>>
 Would you gain any tire/fender clearace advantage by choosing 
 cantilevers?  Or will the chainstays end up being the thing that 
 determines 
 max size?

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilevers or Direct Mount-Centerpulls

[Brent Knepper]

I have a bleriot with paul centerpulls and it clears 42s with fenders, or 
48s without, but I too would prefer it to have cantis! the pauls are my 
only centerpull experience, and though they stopped well I always observed 
a lot of squishiness at the lever as well- which I've since reduced a lot 
of that squish with beefier/more rigid cable hangers, linear brake housing 
with filed flat ends, and even shimming the housing to close up gaps the 
cable stops

I can now see the remaining squish is the actually the power of the brakes 
compressing brake pads a *lot. *that's pretty cool when ya think of the 
modulation aspect, but my other bike with cantis and 48s has just as much 
braking power without all tinkering ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ time saved on brake tinkering 
just went into drivetrain tinkering but hey waddayagonnado
On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 3:06:12 PM UTC-6 kyleco...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey Christian thanks for all your thoughts! To answer a couple of your 
> questions:
>
> *Which CPs are you considering and what is your max tire size? *
> I was looking at the Rene Herse cps. I'd be looking to run 44's, but 42's 
> seem to be more intended for the Bleriot 
> . The Rene Herse are 
> for sure pricey, and I will be spending a bit as it is with the frame 
> builder mods. However, they state they have the clearance for 42s and 
> fenders. I have a pair of dia-compe canti's 
>  
> I love on another bicycle, so much so I put a pair on my girlfriend's 
> bicycle. On that note: @Patrick - I've gotten pretty comfy now at setting 
> up canti's with drop bars. Specifically the dia-comps. It's all about 
> getting that straddle wire set up in the right position. I have done it 
> poorly on other pairs of cantis and been called out by real mechanics haha.
>
> *Will you be using fenders? *
> Potentially. I see most of these tours happening in summer and hopefully 
> some that require a flight in the nearish future. I'd probably snag a pair 
> of SKS for easy mounting and peace of mind when flying. not so much of a 
> big deal if my plastic fenders get damaged instead of banging up a nice 
> pair of honjos!
>
> *Are you planning on mounting anything to the brake studs (racks, lights 
> etc)?*
> If I did canti's I would likely get a Nitto M12 and attach it to the 
> brakes. I do plan on having low rider pannier attachments put on for a 
> nitto s rack 
> 
> .
>
>
> Kyle
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 12:17 PM christian poppell  
> wrote:
>
>> Hey Kyle! 
>>
>> I have used cantilevers and direct mounted centerpulls (MAFAC RAID with 
>> new Rene Herse hardware). If I could do it over I would have installed 
>> cantilevers. The downsides for centerpulls for me are modulation, fender 
>> fitting, and braze on locations on the fork. 
>>
>> Modulation - The MAFAC RAID brakes feel more squishy to me, even after 
>> adding a brake booster to the rear. Also, despite my best efforts, I have 
>> not been able to eliminate the howling from the rear brake. I threw 
>> everything at them, new bushings, toe in washers, salmon pads, black 
>> compound pads, sanded and filed the pads, sanded the rims, rode and braked 
>> in the rain and in the dirt. Nothing has stopped the howl. 
>>
>> Fender fitting - There would be a lot more room to mount fenders and 
>> large tires with cantilevers. Honjo h80s rub on the inside of the 
>> centerpull arms. If you want to go above 42mm tire with fenders I would go 
>> cantilever.
>>
>> Post location on the fork - Not a deal breaker but the posts are mounted 
>> really close to the fork crown. Its more of an aesthetic thing for me. In 
>> fact, its probably better as it moves the posts into the HAZ of the fork 
>> crown/blade joint
>>
>> Brian Chapman has some of the best reference images for how large tires, 
>> large fenders, and direct mount centerpulls should look. 
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/chapmancycles/35900124245/in/photostream/
>>
>> Which CPs are you considering and what is your max tire size? Will you be 
>> using fenders? are you planning on mounting anything to the brake studs 
>> (racks, lights etc) ?
>>
>> Good Luck! 
>> Christian
>> Phoenix, AZ
>> On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:07:56 AM UTC-7 kyleco...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> good question. I would think the brakes would play a part, but the 
>>> previous owner was running paul center pulls and 48s - I don't think the 
>>> frame could take any larger. Seems to be part of our good fortune of people 
>>> making products around larger tires these days. 
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 1:50 AM iamkeith  wrote:
>>>
 Would you gain any tire/fender clearace advantage by choosing 
 cantilevers?  Or will the chainstays end up being the thing that 
 determines 
 max size?
 On Sunday, February 25, 

[RBW] Re: Susie Build

[Brent Knepper]

good shots Ben!

-Brent in chicagotoo

On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 4:35:13 PM UTC-6 Ben Hannon wrote:

> No derail! The forward position has shellac but the ergon grips do not, I 
> think they're a lot softer without shellac and don't mind reapplying every 
> now and then. 
>
> I agree though, these ergons are definitely the most comfy grip I've 
> found, but their color selection is limited, so this is a good way to get 
> the grips but in a more preferential color.
>
> On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 9:38:39 AM UTC-6 John wrote:
>
>> I don't want to derail this thread but I'm really into your Newbaums'd 
>> GA-3s, too! I recently tried Newbaums on some cheap Soma grips and it 
>> turned out pretty good with three coats of shellac helping to hold it all 
>> together. GA-3s have emerged as my favorite comfy grips and I think you've 
>> inspired me to try wrapping them.
>>
>> John in Minnesota
>>
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[RBW] Re: Silver (mostly) parts FS ~ Paul mini-motos, Crust bars, Suntour XC Pro, Sram 11, more stuff

[Brent Knepper]

Update for parts still available, sold items at bottom. Sending buyers 
their tracking #s tonight!

Bars:
-Crust towel rack 645mm wide, earlier gen with the deeper drops $100
Brakes:
-2x (aka 1 bike’s worth, 2brakes2stop2wheels) Paul Minimotos NIB $275 pair 
$137.69 each
Brake levers:
-Fake TRP levers- got them in a Analogue Cycles sale $10
Cranks:
-Suntour XC Pro 175 microdrive 42/32/20 crankset $100
Derailleurs:
-Sram NX 11 speed rear derailleur, take off from a surly $20
-Suntour Mountech 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur $5
-Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, B-quality $20
Lil bits:
K-Edge Wahoo 31.8 mount $15

Free with other buy or you wanna pay for shipping:
-Teflon 2x brake/shifter cables, unused
-Worn out Ultradynamico Cava 33.3 grey tires, my fav tire in this size, got 
1400 miles before I put on a new set. I’ve bought bald tires before to 
check frame clearances so maybe someone else is similarly dorky 

pics still here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nYxeWZyQVxoAdutc8


Sold:
-Sugino AT 170 triple 46/36/26 rings, end caps, and tange 136mm bb (yep 
136, wide boi) $50
-Shimano STX FC-MC43 94bcd double not triple 170 crankset $20
-King Kargo Cage combo tool pouch water bottle cage $20
-Shimano Deore FT-MT60 175 46/36/24 crankset with UN55 127.5mm bb $20
-Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, A-quality

On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:41:55 PM UTC-6 Brent Knepper wrote:

> King kargo cage is sold - impressive amount of interest in it!
>
> I'll update with more pending/sold stuff tomorrow, but still responding to 
> people's emails for now
>
> Brent "bottle cage enthusiast" in chicago
>
> On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:11:43 PM UTC-6 Brent Knepper wrote:
>
>> Hi pals, bought winter tires for the car so time to go a-scroungin :)
>>
>>
>> Bars:
>>
>> -Crust towel rack 645mm wide, earlier gen with the deeper drops $100
>>
>> Brakes:
>>
>> -2x (aka 1 bike’s worth, 2brakes2stop2wheels) Paul Minimotos NIB $275 
>> pair $137.69 each
>>
>> Brake levers:
>>
>> -Fake TRP levers- got them in a Analogue Cycles sale $10
>>
>> Cranks:
>>
>> -Sugino AT 170 triple 46/36/26 rings, end caps, and tange 136mm bb (yep 
>> 136, wide boi)$50
>>
>> -Shimano STX FC-MC43 94bcd double not triple 170 crankset $20
>>
>> -Suntour XC Pro 175 microdrive 42/32/20 crankset $100
>>
>> -Shimano Deore FT-MT60 46/36/24 crankset with UN55 127.5mm bb $20
>>
>> Derailleurs:
>>
>> -Sram NX 11 speed rear derailleur, take off from a surly $20
>>
>> -Suntour Mountech 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur $5
>>
>> -Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, A-quality $40
>>
>> -Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, B-quality $20
>>
>> Lil bits:
>>
>> King Kargo Cage combo tool pouch water bottle cage $20
>>
>> K-Edge Wahoo 31.8 mount $20
>>
>> Free with other buy or you wanna pay for shipping:
>>
>> -Teflon 2x brake/shifter cables, unused
>>
>> -Worn out Ultradynamico Cava 33.3 grey tires, my fav tire in this size, 
>> got 1400 miles before I put on a new set. I’ve bought bald tires before to 
>> check frame clearances so maybe someone else is similarly dorky :)
>>
>> So many pics here:
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/nYxeWZyQVxoAdutc8
>>
>>
>> Prices don't include shipping, paypal and venmo accepted
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Silver (mostly) parts FS ~ Paul mini-motos, Crust bars, Suntour XC Pro, Sram 11, more stuff

[Brent Knepper]

King kargo cage is sold - impressive amount of interest in it!

I'll update with more pending/sold stuff tomorrow, but still responding to 
people's emails for now

Brent "bottle cage enthusiast" in chicago

On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:11:43 PM UTC-6 Brent Knepper wrote:

> Hi pals, bought winter tires for the car so time to go a-scroungin :)
>
>
> Bars:
>
> -Crust towel rack 645mm wide, earlier gen with the deeper drops $100
>
> Brakes:
>
> -2x (aka 1 bike’s worth, 2brakes2stop2wheels) Paul Minimotos NIB $275 pair 
> $137.69 each
>
> Brake levers:
>
> -Fake TRP levers- got them in a Analogue Cycles sale $10
>
> Cranks:
>
> -Sugino AT 170 triple 46/36/26 rings, end caps, and tange 136mm bb (yep 
> 136, wide boi)$50
>
> -Shimano STX FC-MC43 94bcd double not triple 170 crankset $20
>
> -Suntour XC Pro 175 microdrive 42/32/20 crankset $100
>
> -Shimano Deore FT-MT60 46/36/24 crankset with UN55 127.5mm bb $20
>
> Derailleurs:
>
> -Sram NX 11 speed rear derailleur, take off from a surly $20
>
> -Suntour Mountech 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur $5
>
> -Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, A-quality $40
>
> -Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, B-quality $20
>
> Lil bits:
>
> King Kargo Cage combo tool pouch water bottle cage $20
>
> K-Edge Wahoo 31.8 mount $20
>
> Free with other buy or you wanna pay for shipping:
>
> -Teflon 2x brake/shifter cables, unused
>
> -Worn out Ultradynamico Cava 33.3 grey tires, my fav tire in this size, 
> got 1400 miles before I put on a new set. I’ve bought bald tires before to 
> check frame clearances so maybe someone else is similarly dorky :)
>
> So many pics here:
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/nYxeWZyQVxoAdutc8
>
>
> Prices don't include shipping, paypal and venmo accepted
>
>

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[RBW] Silver (mostly) parts FS ~ Paul mini-motos, Crust bars, Suntour XC Pro, Sram 11, more stuff

[Brent Knepper]

Hi pals, bought winter tires for the car so time to go a-scroungin :)


Bars:

-Crust towel rack 645mm wide, earlier gen with the deeper drops $100

Brakes:

-2x (aka 1 bike’s worth, 2brakes2stop2wheels) Paul Minimotos NIB $275 pair 
$137.69 each

Brake levers:

-Fake TRP levers- got them in a Analogue Cycles sale $10

Cranks:

-Sugino AT 170 triple 46/36/26 rings, end caps, and tange 136mm bb (yep 
136, wide boi)$50

-Shimano STX FC-MC43 94bcd double not triple 170 crankset $20

-Suntour XC Pro 175 microdrive 42/32/20 crankset $100

-Shimano Deore FT-MT60 46/36/24 crankset with UN55 127.5mm bb $20

Derailleurs:

-Sram NX 11 speed rear derailleur, take off from a surly $20

-Suntour Mountech 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur $5

-Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, A-quality $40

-Suntour XC Pro 28.6 triple bottom pull front derailleur, B-quality $20

Lil bits:

King Kargo Cage combo tool pouch water bottle cage $20

K-Edge Wahoo 31.8 mount $20

Free with other buy or you wanna pay for shipping:

-Teflon 2x brake/shifter cables, unused

-Worn out Ultradynamico Cava 33.3 grey tires, my fav tire in this size, got 
1400 miles before I put on a new set. I’ve bought bald tires before to 
check frame clearances so maybe someone else is similarly dorky :)

So many pics here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/nYxeWZyQVxoAdutc8


Prices don't include shipping, paypal and venmo accepted

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[RBW] son hub sales anywhere?

[Brent Knepper]

hi pals, I'm considering buying a widebody 32h son hub in the near future. 
just checking if anyone's seen them pop up on any of the consumer 
bacchanalia sales over the weekend :)

Brent "always asks Bacchus for a discount" in chicago

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[RBW] Re: Bedrock Mountain Clogs in Stock!

[Brent Knepper]

just trying mine on today and I too went up from a usual 10 to a 11. at 
first I was worried I there still wasn't enough room with my cute winter 
wool socks on, until I realized a separate layer of cardboard forms were 
still hiding inside, but all good once I realized my mistake :)

I'm a big socks n chacs fan in the shoulder szns, and I will say the 
bedrock soles are hella flat in comparison to chacos's arch cradling 
technology. anyone else notice a similar arch-love disparity?

-brent, with dry toes for once, in snowing-on-hallowe'en-chicago 

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 4:47:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote:

> I also sized up and feel happy with that decision. For reference I wear a 
> size 11 in the Bedrock Cairn sandal and selected the 12 in the Mountain 
> Clog. 
>
> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 12:53:58 PM UTC-4 Michael Ullmer wrote:
>
>> I concur! I got mine over the weekend and went with a size 13, though I 
>> usually wear size 11-12 in most shoes. I compared the length with the Size 
>> 11 Crocs that these are replacing and the size 13 Mountain Clogs were the 
>> same length.
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:22:04 AM UTC-5 Joe A. wrote:
>>
>>> I received mine and they are great. I can confirm that they run a little 
>>> smaller than I expected for those that are still considering sizing. 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8:14:32 PM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I was so excited for the restock! I didn’t see the email before I took 
 my daughter to school. In those 30 or so minutes, my size was sold out in 
 the full leather. Hopefully I don’t have to wait another year for a 30 
 minute window. 

 On Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 4:05:09 AM UTC-7 maxcr wrote:

> I had reached out to supporr, here is what they said:  Most folks are 
> wearing the *same size in the Clogs and the Cairns, however I would 
> say if you have a more snug fit in your sandals (not much wiggle room), 
> you 
> may need to size up in the clogs. Hope this helps!*
>
>
> On Friday, October 27, 2023 at 9:45:32 PM UTC-4 Teague Scott wrote:
>
>> Wow these are cool. Thanks for getting them on my radar. Wondering 
>> whether sizing runs true to their sandals...
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:29:47 PM UTC-6 Calvin Yolo wrote:
>>
>>> I had the leather ones and just purchased the green suede as a back 
>>> up pair. I have a ton of miles walked in my first pair and I'll 
>>> probably 
>>> have these in rotation for as long as they make them.
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 9:25:26 AM UTC-7 Joe A. wrote:
>>>
 Hey Riv Fam,

 For any of those curious about these clogs they're finally back in 
 stock. I snagged a pair of them in Nubuck Leather. Should be great for 
 fall 
 riding :)

 https://bedrocksandals.com/collections/bedrock-mountain-clogs

 Happy riding!

 - J

>>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: 1991 Bridgestone RB-T 53cm

[Brent Knepper]

sold locally, thanks all!

On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 5:38:05 PM UTC-5 Brent Knepper wrote:

> Hey everyone, hoping this pre-rbw FS post is alright- it's also over on 
> ibob, but yeah thinning out the bike collection and I'm hoping someone else 
> can ride this rb-t more than I have. I bought it from the second owner and 
> it has mostly original parts, save for new bar tape and tires (Soma 
> Vitesses 700x33). Paint is a 6/10 as the logos are disappearing letter by 
> letter. Pedals not included, just on there for a potential new local owner 
> to test ride :) 
>
> Photos here, happy to provide more if needed:
> https://imgur.com/a/sQLjy7f
> [image: IMG_5695.JPG]
> Also posted on CL:
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/d/chicago-cm-bridgestone-rb/7655943595.html
>
> $300 to me, local Chicago area sale preferred but you could pay for boxing 
> and shipping from a local shop here if you'd prefer.
>
> Brent in Chicago
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[RBW] wtb 100-110mm nitto not-so-high quill stem

[Brent Knepper]

Hey pals, I'm looking for a stem for my build with a tall headtube and tall 
26.0 bars, rendering the couple of talluxes I got as too tall :/

Anyone have anything on hand? I'm looking in the direction of a dynamic or 
pearl with a 26.0 clamp, sub 200mm quill length. Maybe I got the model 
names mixed up, but yeah kinda a reguar degular road bike quill stem. Happy 
to consider other brands/older model stuff as well

Thanks!
Brent in Chicago

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[RBW] Re: A College Clem

[Brent Knepper]

I agree with Bill's sentiments above. Clem at college would be so enjoyable 
for your son, if that is worth the risk that others have shared their 
fears/experiences thoroughly now.

I dunno how the timing would work out, but with the upcoming Chicago rbw 
ride you're organizing you could chat up Chucky at Mack's in Evanston. He's 
got a fun hustle of Riv'ing up older mtbs (more on that on his IG 
account: https://www.instagram.com/marygoldcyclery/) that may scratch the 
itch for riv flavor without the risk to the Clem.

Brent in Chicago (and hoping I can join da rbw ride coming up)

On Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 10:13:09 AM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> Leah
>
> I think I share most of the attitudes of the people shouting "Don't do 
> it!"  But, I think there's some nuance behind it.  
>
> That nuance is this: If you send your child to college with a bicycle, 
> PLAN on that bicycle being stolen.  Since you are planning on that bike 
> being stolen, what will you do next?  Will you buy another Clem for him? 
>  Or will you say "well, that sucked, let's get a craigslist beater!"  If 
> you want to plan on buying a replacement Clem every time his Clem gets 
> stolen, then absolutely send him to college with a Clem!  He'll always be 
> on a nice bike.  If the number of bikes he goes through is 5, or 3, or 7, 
> who cares?  He's always on a bike he likes!  
>
> If, on the other hand, you'd rather those stolen bikes hurt less 
> (emotionally and financially) THEN preserve the Clem and set up a beater. 
>  You've got a great eye for bikes now, even though you need to pay 
> mechanics for some services.  I bet you could do a great job of curating a 
> beater for your son, but if you do, plan on that also getting stolen 
> someday.  
>
> If you had a crystal ball and knew that your son is going to go through 3 
> bikes in college, what would you do?  Whatever that something is, that's 
> what I'd recommend.  I had a blast curating my son's college beater, and 
> it's still in our possession.  My daughter has a tiny hand-me-down mountain 
> bike from an aunt, and she's using that as a college beater, but she's more 
> of a public transportation person.  Still, I count on that bike being 
> stolen someday.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
> On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 7:54:39 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> It nearly kills me to say it, but my older son will be heading to college 
>> in a year. Freshman aren’t to bring cars to campus, so that leaves buses, 
>> bikes, and your own two feet for transportation. My boys have grown up 
>> riding Clem Hs; this son rides a 52 cm cast-off from my husband (who 
>> doesn’t ride, sigh). 
>>
>> My 6’3” Dad had a blue 59 cm Clem on order when he died suddenly in 2020, 
>> and his blue Clem has sat, boxed, waiting for my boy to grow into it. I 
>> lugged the gargantuan box up from the basement last week to see how if the 
>> bike would fit. “Now that I’ve obtained optimal height,” my son is fond of 
>> saying… 
>>
>> Anyway, he’s 6’1” now (likely still growing) and I need him to decide if 
>> he wants to stick with his old Clem H (that he was fond of) or settle into 
>> this Clem L. Because whichever bike he chooses is getting new wheels, dyno 
>> and fenders and going to college with him. At first he was opposed to the 
>> idea of a new Clem; he liked his old Clem, thought it looked cool. But 
>> after the - as he calls it - Big Bike was assembled, he really began to 
>> like it. “It looks elegant,” he said. It really does, all long and lithe, 
>> in blue and silver. He put his saddle and bags on the bike and we test rode 
>> it tonight. He said, “I am really liking the Big Bike. I like that my knees 
>> don’t have anything to hit (geez, were his knees hitting his bars?!) and it 
>> looks elegant. It feels more at home now that I have my old saddle on it.” 
>>
>> I have mixed feelings about sending him to college with this bike, 
>> because it’s so nice. I also doubt he’ll be able to get it on a bus bike 
>> rack - and I have no idea how often he will want to do that. His bike life 
>> is totally unknown at this point. All I know is that I’m getting him dyno 
>> because the kid has never remembered to charge a light in his LIFE and I 
>> will not sleep at night without it.The 52 takes 650b wheels and the 59 
>> takes 700c, so I don’t want to buy the wheels until I know which bike he 
>> really wants. But as of now, he wants his new bike.
>>
>> I know people will say we should just get a beater. I know why that would 
>> be advisable, but I also hate to think of a Clem languishing when it could 
>> be serving a noble purpose. I’d love for him and his Clem to journey 
>> through undergrad together.
>>
>> I am wondering…has anyone gone to college or sent their kid to college 
>> with a Clem? What do you have to say about it? Photos in the next post…
>> Leah
>>
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[RBW] Re: PSA: Ron’s Ortho Bars are back in stock

[Brent Knepper]

thanks Eliot, you managed to post this 16 min before I got the restock 
email from crust! impressive :)

On Friday, August 4, 2023 at 12:32:01 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com wrote:

> You are welcome. 

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[RBW] Re: FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

[Brent Knepper]

Hey Aaron, Brent in Chicago again. I overlooked your brakes section. I'd 
also be interested in a set of the motolites with noodles if not grabbed 
yet.

On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1:27:56 PM UTC-5 twowheeledtexan wrote:

> I'm moving and clearing out a bunch of stuff I've been hoarding. Prices 
> are shipped, PP or Venmo, you pay the fees or friends and family. Discounts 
> for multiple things, the more you buy the better so I don't have to ship 
> multiple little things. If you don't like the price just make a reasonable 
> offer. The pics should go along with the list hopefully. I'm in NW Indiana 
> an hour from Chicago if you really wanted to come pick something up. I'll 
> also be listing a few bikes soon. Please just message or email me instead 
> of crowding the forum with responses.
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1--2QXscjKipzaGsGAcK8fKL8KamllTMS?usp=drive_link
>
> Bike parts listed in general from top left of picture down to bottom 
> right. Everything is used and in good condition unless otherwise mentioned 
> or New In Box.
>
>  
>
> *Threaded stems:*
>
> Nitto forged Tallux I believe 25.4x110 150mm min insertion $60
>
> Nitto Technomic 26x100 150mm min insert $40
>
> Technomic 26x70x 150mm $40
>
> Technomic 26x50x 150 $40
>
> Discord Fingerling 70mm and 50mm x 31.8 $120
>
> Discord Wright 30mmx31.8 $120
>
> Velo Orange 80x31.8x 150mm $30
>
>  
>
> *Threadless stems:*
>
> Velo Orange 25.4x100 $25
>
> VO 25.4x90 $25
>
> VO 25.4x80 $25
>
> Soma 25.4x100 $20
>
> Soma 26x100 $20
>
> IRD 26x80 $25
>
> Silver unmarked 26x100 $5 or free with any other purchase
>
> Nitto UI85EX 26x60 $80
>
> Dimension 31.8x100 $5 or free with any other purchase
>
> FSA 31.8x90 $10
>
>  
>
> *Brake levers:*
>
> Shimano BL-R550 2 sets black and 3 sets silver $30 a set
>
> Sunrace no markings on them but I believe they’re the V brake model that 
> Riv used to sell $30
>
> Shimano BL-R780 black V brake NIB $30
>
> Dia Compe short pull $10
>
> TRP RRL Black $60
>
> TRP RRL Gum $80
>
> Gevenalle GX 10 spd Shimano mtn short/long pull compatible $120
>
> Gevenalle/Retroshift 9spd Shimano short pull $110
>
> Cane Creek v brake $20
>
>  
>
> *Brakes:*
>
> Paul Comp Motolites 3 sets $180 a pair. One set does not have a barrel 
> adjuster on the noodle, I’ll take $150 for that set.
>
> Avid, vintage I think? $80 
>
> Paul Racer $180
>
> Avid shorty ultimates $50
>
> Paul touring canti $140
>
> Avid BB7 road 2 sets $20 each
>
> Tektro R539 med reach $50
>
> Tektro R559 long reach $50
>
>  
>
> *Brake pads:* All sets $5 each or free with another purchase
>
> Hayes MX-5 
>
> Sram Elixir
>
> Shimano JO2A
>
> Avid BB7
>
> Shimano inserts
>
> Kool Stop pads from Riv
>
>  
>
> *Shifters:*
>
> Silver Thumbies and mounts $100 NIB
>
> Silver downtube $40
>
> Shimano 9 spd $20
>
> Ene Ciclo/Dia Compe 11spd downtube set $60
>
> Paul thumbies mounts 2 sets 22.2 $60 set
>
> Suntour  vintage thumbies $20
>
> Shimano bar end pods 2 sets, one set without washers but I’ll give you the 
> dt washers shown next to them and you can file off the tabs if you want. $20
>
> Microshift 9spd on mounts $30
>
> Shimano SL-M780 3x10, 2 sets, one has indicators $40
>
> Free with any purchase DT boss covers and DT barrel adjusters
>
>  
>
> *Derailleurs:*
>
> Deore RD-M591 9 spd silver $30
>
> Deore RD-M591 9 spd black $30
>
> Deore RD-T610 10spd $30
>
> XT RD-M786 10 spd w/clutch $40
>
> XT RD-M772 10 spd $40
>
> Microshift Advent X w/clutch $50
>
> Deore FD-T610 $20
>
> CX-70 Direct mount on clamp $20
>
> CX-70 Clamp $20
>
> Claris FD-2400 clamp $20
>
> IRD Alpina-F triple, direct mount on clamp $30
>
>  
>
> *Handlebars:*
>
> VO crazy bars $80
>
> VO Klunker $50
>
> Bosco heat treated aluminum 2 sets 1 new 25.4x58 $100, $80 used
>
> Losco HTA 25.4x54 $80
>
> Billie bar HTA 2 sets 25.4x58 $80
>
> Albatross steel 2 sets 25.4x 55 $60
>
>  
>
> Crust towel rack 660x26 $100
>
> Crust towel rack 600x26 $100
>
> Nitto M-137 dirt drop 31.8x52 $80
>
> Soma portola 26x56 $30
>
> Nitto noodles M177 46x26 $40
>
> Spank flare 52x31.8 $100
>
> Jones bars 2 sets $50
>
> Vintage bullmoose bars 700mm across $40
>
>  
>
> *Seatposts:*
>
> Whiskey No. 7 carbon 31.6x400 $40
>
> Ritchey comp 27.2x400 $20
>
> Kalloy uno 26.8x350 $10
>
> Nitto dynamic 27.2x300 $60
>
> Silver unmarked prob Kalloy 27.2x250 $10 
>
>  
>
> *Racks:*
>
> Nitto M-18 2 sets $80
>
> Nitto Mark’s rack w/long stays $100
>
> Nitto M-12 2 sets brake post mount $80
>
> Nitto like RBW 51 $100
>
> Nitto big front $110
>
> Caradice bag support $20
>
> Ron’s pec deck in box $30
>
>  
>
> *Saddles:*
>
> Brooks B17 good condition black $100
>
> Brooks B17 more broken in black $80
>
> B17 special green $90
>
> Pro black $100
>
> Very vintage pro $40
>
> B17S brown $100
>
> C17 black $80
>
>  
>
> *Baskets:*
>
> One big one, probably like the clem basket, no struts and it’s a little 
> beat and smooshed but works fine. $15
>
> Wald medium $15
>
>  
>
> *Cassettes:*
>
> Sunrace 11-42 10 spd $15
>
> Shimano 

[RBW] Re: FS: EVERYTHING! Lots of parts and tools

[Brent Knepper]

Also sent a pm :)

On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1:52:39 PM UTC-5 Nikko in Oakland wrote:

> PM coming
>
> On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:27:56 AM UTC-7 twowheeledtexan wrote:
>
>> I'm moving and clearing out a bunch of stuff I've been hoarding. Prices 
>> are shipped, PP or Venmo, you pay the fees or friends and family. Discounts 
>> for multiple things, the more you buy the better so I don't have to ship 
>> multiple little things. If you don't like the price just make a reasonable 
>> offer. The pics should go along with the list hopefully. I'm in NW Indiana 
>> an hour from Chicago if you really wanted to come pick something up. I'll 
>> also be listing a few bikes soon. Please just message or email me instead 
>> of crowding the forum with responses.
>>
>>
>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1--2QXscjKipzaGsGAcK8fKL8KamllTMS?usp=drive_link
>>
>> Bike parts listed in general from top left of picture down to bottom 
>> right. Everything is used and in good condition unless otherwise mentioned 
>> or New In Box.
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Threaded stems:*
>>
>> Nitto forged Tallux I believe 25.4x110 150mm min insertion $60
>>
>> Nitto Technomic 26x100 150mm min insert $40
>>
>> Technomic 26x70x 150mm $40
>>
>> Technomic 26x50x 150 $40
>>
>> Discord Fingerling 70mm and 50mm x 31.8 $120
>>
>> Discord Wright 30mmx31.8 $120
>>
>> Velo Orange 80x31.8x 150mm $30
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Threadless stems:*
>>
>> Velo Orange 25.4x100 $25
>>
>> VO 25.4x90 $25
>>
>> VO 25.4x80 $25
>>
>> Soma 25.4x100 $20
>>
>> Soma 26x100 $20
>>
>> IRD 26x80 $25
>>
>> Silver unmarked 26x100 $5 or free with any other purchase
>>
>> Nitto UI85EX 26x60 $80
>>
>> Dimension 31.8x100 $5 or free with any other purchase
>>
>> FSA 31.8x90 $10
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Brake levers:*
>>
>> Shimano BL-R550 2 sets black and 3 sets silver $30 a set
>>
>> Sunrace no markings on them but I believe they’re the V brake model that 
>> Riv used to sell $30
>>
>> Shimano BL-R780 black V brake NIB $30
>>
>> Dia Compe short pull $10
>>
>> TRP RRL Black $60
>>
>> TRP RRL Gum $80
>>
>> Gevenalle GX 10 spd Shimano mtn short/long pull compatible $120
>>
>> Gevenalle/Retroshift 9spd Shimano short pull $110
>>
>> Cane Creek v brake $20
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Brakes:*
>>
>> Paul Comp Motolites 3 sets $180 a pair. One set does not have a barrel 
>> adjuster on the noodle, I’ll take $150 for that set.
>>
>> Avid, vintage I think? $80 
>>
>> Paul Racer $180
>>
>> Avid shorty ultimates $50
>>
>> Paul touring canti $140
>>
>> Avid BB7 road 2 sets $20 each
>>
>> Tektro R539 med reach $50
>>
>> Tektro R559 long reach $50
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Brake pads:* All sets $5 each or free with another purchase
>>
>> Hayes MX-5 
>>
>> Sram Elixir
>>
>> Shimano JO2A
>>
>> Avid BB7
>>
>> Shimano inserts
>>
>> Kool Stop pads from Riv
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Shifters:*
>>
>> Silver Thumbies and mounts $100 NIB
>>
>> Silver downtube $40
>>
>> Shimano 9 spd $20
>>
>> Ene Ciclo/Dia Compe 11spd downtube set $60
>>
>> Paul thumbies mounts 2 sets 22.2 $60 set
>>
>> Suntour  vintage thumbies $20
>>
>> Shimano bar end pods 2 sets, one set without washers but I’ll give you 
>> the dt washers shown next to them and you can file off the tabs if you 
>> want. $20
>>
>> Microshift 9spd on mounts $30
>>
>> Shimano SL-M780 3x10, 2 sets, one has indicators $40
>>
>> Free with any purchase DT boss covers and DT barrel adjusters
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Derailleurs:*
>>
>> Deore RD-M591 9 spd silver $30
>>
>> Deore RD-M591 9 spd black $30
>>
>> Deore RD-T610 10spd $30
>>
>> XT RD-M786 10 spd w/clutch $40
>>
>> XT RD-M772 10 spd $40
>>
>> Microshift Advent X w/clutch $50
>>
>> Deore FD-T610 $20
>>
>> CX-70 Direct mount on clamp $20
>>
>> CX-70 Clamp $20
>>
>> Claris FD-2400 clamp $20
>>
>> IRD Alpina-F triple, direct mount on clamp $30
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Handlebars:*
>>
>> VO crazy bars $80
>>
>> VO Klunker $50
>>
>> Bosco heat treated aluminum 2 sets 1 new 25.4x58 $100, $80 used
>>
>> Losco HTA 25.4x54 $80
>>
>> Billie bar HTA 2 sets 25.4x58 $80
>>
>> Albatross steel 2 sets 25.4x 55 $60
>>
>>  
>>
>> Crust towel rack 660x26 $100
>>
>> Crust towel rack 600x26 $100
>>
>> Nitto M-137 dirt drop 31.8x52 $80
>>
>> Soma portola 26x56 $30
>>
>> Nitto noodles M177 46x26 $40
>>
>> Spank flare 52x31.8 $100
>>
>> Jones bars 2 sets $50
>>
>> Vintage bullmoose bars 700mm across $40
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Seatposts:*
>>
>> Whiskey No. 7 carbon 31.6x400 $40
>>
>> Ritchey comp 27.2x400 $20
>>
>> Kalloy uno 26.8x350 $10
>>
>> Nitto dynamic 27.2x300 $60
>>
>> Silver unmarked prob Kalloy 27.2x250 $10 
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Racks:*
>>
>> Nitto M-18 2 sets $80
>>
>> Nitto Mark’s rack w/long stays $100
>>
>> Nitto M-12 2 sets brake post mount $80
>>
>> Nitto like RBW 51 $100
>>
>> Nitto big front $110
>>
>> Caradice bag support $20
>>
>> Ron’s pec deck in box $30
>>
>>  
>>
>> *Saddles:*
>>
>> Brooks B17 good condition black $100
>>
>> Brooks B17 more broken in black $80
>>
>> B17 special green $90
>>
>> Pro black $100
>>
>> Very vintage pro $40
>>
>> B17S brown $100
>>
>> C17 black $80
>>
>>  
>>

Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

[Brent Knepper]

big ups to Sal for having a galaxy level brain on bike parts :) the world 
is better with this part's fmbch energy :):) love m'rod stuart bag booster 
and its real-ones-only blackburn reference

On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:58:13 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> The Shovel Research stuff is incredibly well made and designed. It should 
> be noted however, the light mount clamp itself is made to clamp onto the 
> 3/8” struts of the Rod Steward bag support only. It won’t work with the 7mm 
> dia. Nitto struts or other 8mm struts from other rack manufacturers.
>
> On Jul 20, 2023, at 9:27 PM, Sam McDermott  wrote:
>
> Just learned about Shovel Research on account of their dynamo light mount 
> https://shovelresearch.com/light-mount
>
> Excellent, simple design that, once you see it, is shocking you haven't 
> seen before.
>
> -Sam
>
> On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6:02:13 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote:
>
>> Just pulled this out of the box from Shovel Research and had to share - I 
>> love the care and level of detail Sal has put into designing, making and 
>> even packing & shipping each of the parts.
>>
>> I won't have time to install them anytime soon, but I love my Rod Steward 
>> and I imagine these will perform and look similarly.
>>
>> Get yours here while they are in stock: 
>> https://shovelresearch.com/fork-mounted-brake-cable-hanger
>>
>> Max
>> [image: IMG_1190.jpeg]
>> [image: IMG_1191.jpeg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

[Brent Knepper]

big ups to Sal for having a galaxy level brain on bike parts :) the world 
is better with this part's fmbch energy :):)

On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 5:58:13 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:

> The Shovel Research stuff is incredibly well made and designed. It should 
> be noted however, the light mount clamp itself is made to clamp onto the 
> 3/8” struts of the Rod Steward bag support only. It won’t work with the 7mm 
> dia. Nitto struts or other 8mm struts from other rack manufacturers.
>
> On Jul 20, 2023, at 9:27 PM, Sam McDermott  wrote:
>
> Just learned about Shovel Research on account of their dynamo light mount 
> https://shovelresearch.com/light-mount
>
> Excellent, simple design that, once you see it, is shocking you haven't 
> seen before.
>
> -Sam
>
> On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6:02:13 PM UTC-4 maxcr wrote:
>
>> Just pulled this out of the box from Shovel Research and had to share - I 
>> love the care and level of detail Sal has put into designing, making and 
>> even packing & shipping each of the parts.
>>
>> I won't have time to install them anytime soon, but I love my Rod Steward 
>> and I imagine these will perform and look similarly.
>>
>> Get yours here while they are in stock: 
>> https://shovelresearch.com/fork-mounted-brake-cable-hanger
>>
>> Max
>> [image: IMG_1190.jpeg]
>> [image: IMG_1191.jpeg]
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: swift industry fabs chest L & rons bikes fabs fanny

[Brent Knepper]

all sold, thanks everyone!

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 6:56:16 PM UTC-5 Brent Knepper wrote:

> hey pals, update:
> -chest sold
> -blue fanny still available
>
> *now also "4" sale*: Limited edition embroidered yellow tulip olive body 
> Fab's Fanny. Some wear on the bottom from tire buzzing (really tried to 
> make this one work but alas I'm a short human). More pics here 
> <https://imgur.com/a/SYK3cAf> and product description page (kinda) here 
> <https://ronsbikes.com/products/fabios-fannysquirrel-friends?variant=39974011895896>
>  *$150 + shipping*
> [image: IMG_2958.jpg]
>
> I'm also shippin these with authentique rons bikes boxes with their 
> original lil illustration thank you cards *and* brown paper wrapping for 
> any IG influenceurs who want to post unboxing content :)
> [image: IMG_2977.jpg]
>
> hi, thank you
> -Brent in Chicago
>
>
> On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:21:21 PM UTC-5 Brent Knepper wrote:
>
>> Hi folks, 2 things to sell~~
>> -2nd Gen (maybe?) Swift Industries-made Ron's Bikes Fab's Chest Sz Large 
>> in Olive. Honestly used once one dry, paved camping trip so pretty clean. 
>> More pics here <https://imgur.com/a/U0FzBYq> and dimensions here 
>> <https://bikepacking.com/gear/saddlebags-bikepacking-front-rolltop-bags/> 
>> (scroll 
>> down a bit) *$230 usd + shipping*[image: IMG_2784.JPG]
>> -Current gen CT-made Ron's Bikes Fab's Fanny in Navy. Mounted only once, 
>> bars were too low making the bag rest on the front fender. More pics here 
>> <https://imgur.com/a/eUp5WlT> and manufacturer poetry/specs here 
>> <https://ronsbikes.com/products/fabios-fanny-waxed-navy?variant=39777696120920>
>>  *$160 + shipping*
>>
>> *[image: IMG_2771.JPG]*
>>
>> Thanks!
>> -Brent in Chicago
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FOR SALE - MILWAUKEE / WATERFOD 56cm

[Brent Knepper]

god do I love Charlie's posts

-Brent "back to lurking, but w/ a smile" Knepper

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:55:28 PM UTC-4 Charlie wrote:

> I DON'T HAVE THE PAYPAL THING.
>
> On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:44:47 PM UTC-4 Charlie wrote:
>
>> MILWAUKEE 56 cm BUILT BY WATERFORD
>>
>>  $925 CASH OR USPS MONEY ORDER (POST OFFICE) NO OTHER MONEY ORDER
>>
>> LESS THAN 100 MILES ON FRAMESET
>>
>> POWDER COATED ORANGE
>>
>> TIRE CLEARANCE UP TO 32mm
>>
>> WHEELS - PROFESSIONAL BUILT - SHIMANO HUBS ULTEGRA - STAINLESS STEEL 
>> BUTTED SPOKES
>> SUN CR18 POLISHED RIMS - TIRES 700c GRAND BOIS WITH EXTRA TIRE
>>
>> BRAKES - SHIMANO DUAL PIVOT ULTEGRA   -   WITH UP GRADED PADS SALMON
>>
>> PEDALS MKS TOURING - WITH ADJUSTABLE BEARINGS
>>
>> FRONT DERAILLEUR SHIMANO DURA ACE
>>
>> REAR DERAILLEUR SHIMANO ULTEGRA WITH LONG CAGEDSCF1955.JPG
>>
>> SHIFTERS SHIMANO BAR END
>>
>> SADDLE BONTRAGER NEBULA PLLIS
>>
>> HANDLE BARS NITTO
>>
>> REASON FOR SELLING - I AM TO OLD TO BE RIDING AT 85 YEARS OLD 
>>
>> CONTACT OFF LIST 
>>  SHIPPING AT YOUR EXPENSE[image: DSCF1955.JPG] 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Everglades

[Brent Knepper]

That looks so fun Laing, I'm adding that canal edge to my list of bike 
spots in the everglades if I ever get back there with a bike.

one of my favorite lost distance bike ride memories was a 2 week tour from 
Miami>chokoloskee island>marco island, then ferry down to key west and back 
up to Miami via Rt 1. lotsa lotsa dry gravel/sand canal paths and roads in 
the winter to break up the pedaling on 41 and rt 1. Would love to see where 
else you find to ride!
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 9:22:59 AM UTC-6 lconley wrote:

> I haven't been riding a whole lot since I moved to south Florida as the 
> roads are kind of crowded with people that don't pay a lot of attention to 
> what they are doing. Most of my riding had been on the El Rio Trail 
> commuting to work. So I did some research. I live in Delray Beach, which is 
> the "thinnest" part of the populated part of south Florida. The beach is 
> four miles due east and the Everglades starts seven miles due west. Three 
> miles north of that is the Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife 
> Refuge. It turns out that there is a path on top of the dike at the edge of 
> the Everglades. I have a Lifetime Senior Pass for National Parks, etc., so 
> yesterday I decided to to put my Mystery Bike in the back of the Element to 
> go see what I could see.
>
> [image: EGs.jpg]
>
> I guess this qualifies as gravel. No cars other than one park truck, just 
> a few pedestrians, occasional kitted-out bikers on a carbon fiber gravel 
> bikes, a few people on Walmart mountain bikes, the occasional small boat in 
> the canal, and an airplane doing acrobatics over head. Zero elevation 
> change. Not a lot of change in the view, but very quiet when the airplane 
> wasn't around - low stress riding. Didn't see any alligators, but they are 
> out there. I will be back for longer rides (with a water bottle). This 
> trail goes north and south for many miles - I think it is 40+ miles in 
> total.
> The single speed Mystery bike on 29x2 Big Bens is about perfect for this. 
> I do need to transfer some Ergon grips onto it from another bike. The 
> Rustines grips just don't cut it.
>
> [image: EG2s.jpg]
>
> Laing
> Delray Beach FL
>

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