Re: [RBW] Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

Classic Blackburn-style low riders have done well on my Romulus for several tours. I just used p clamps. It will discolor the paint over time. Fork and tubing are functionally equivalent to your 'bou. Go for it! -joe in pdx Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Dec 28, 2016 1:24 PM, "Kieran J"

[RBW] WTB: MUSA mitts

Trying to scare up a pair. With thumbs preferred. Thanks! Best, joe pdx 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

Re: [RBW] Silver 2 shifters

So cool! Wish they had "the band." I'm sure the new clamp is 28% better, but holy cow was that hidden bolt band slick. Always seemed like the closest thing I owned to constructeur. I wonder if the deuce will have the same 3 point lever orientation option. Who cares, though, so happy they're back!

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: Compass McClure Pass tire height and width?

Patrick, I imagine the casing is better, and maybe even the rubber compound, but I'm not excited to see that Pasela tread on a Compass tire. Best, joe pdx or On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 2:11 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > They are labeled 1.4", so I guess 36 as most. If small,

Re: [RBW] Compass McClure Pass tire height and width?

Did I miss the announcement on the McClure? They look like souped up Paselas to my eye, and nothing like the rest of the recent line up. Would also be interested in a true width for the 92 XO-1 in the family. Best, joe pdx or On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 11:08 AM, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] SHIPPING BY AMTRAK

I've shipped with Amtrak. It's pretty slick. Things to note: They'll charge you for the special giant box if they don't happen to ha e a used one around. $15 I think? They won't let you put anything else in the empty space. I'd thought I could stash my empty panniers in the void. Nope. It was

Re: [RBW] Re: 30k Riv Romulus report

Hi Michael, I'll admit I'm not that picky about my tape being in perfect condition. I do take a lot of care in wrapping and finishing the ends, though. Also, the Salsa "Thick n Zesty" probably covered half that distance--remarkably durable! I switched to cork just a few thousand miles ago for a

[RBW] 30k Riv Romulus report

Cross posted to RBW and iBoB. I'm updating the drive train on my canti-Rom, bought pretty much new as a frame from a Wyoming i-bob in 2005. I realized looking through my maintenance notes that I'm right at 30k miles--hard to believe! It was fun to tally up what's been done over that time,

Re: [RBW] Less expensive 650b alternatives to Compass/GB tires?

​Lungimsam​ bemoaned: I have enjoyed mine, but they...are...soexpensive When you add in shipping it comes to like 70+ bucks per tire for the Loup Loups. Love these tires and highly recommend them, though. If the expense is taking the fun out of it, put on a $40 pair of Col de la Vies and

Re: [RBW] Upright road riders tell me your fit setup please.

> > ​ > 1. Terrain you ride in. paved roads to easy singletrack ​ > ​ > 2. What model bike and upright handlebar.​ ​56cm cr-mo albatross ​ > ​ > 2. What type of on-road riding you do (commutes, errands, centuries, > ​... > ​(did, for me, I've switched to drops for now) fun and getting

Re: [RBW] Re: Sugino chainring swap as easy as this Rivideo makes it look?

​ On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > 2. No grease on square taper spindles. It encourages installing the crank > too hard to the point of splitting it. > I think it's not a big deal either way, but here's Jobst on the subject, via Sheldon:

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

Baskets are great for waders and boots, too. If it's not raining they dry on the way home! I carried fishing pack in one basket and boots and waders in the other. Ron's is classier, but hobo fishing works fine and doesn't leave anything grab-able on the bike. Best, joe pdx or On Sat, Apr 30,

Re: [RBW] OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

I've carried fly rods in their (inner tube-wrapped) aluminum tube using a PVC endcap at bottom and toe strap at the rear rack. This setup has worked great even on singletrack (with a 4-piece rod). You can get the idea from this photo:

Re: [RBW] Re: Lawyers lips and helmets (or: WTB - Peugeot PX-10 fork)

Here's hoping you heal up quick, Kevin! I once pulled my old Miyata off a fork-mount car rack, rode about 3 miles including a steep 30+ mi/hr descent, lifted the bike to get up the front steps and...the wheel dropped out. No lawyer lips and bolt on axle, so I must have just slipped the wheel in

Re: [RBW] First S24O of 2016, and first on my Appaloosa, tonight!

Hey Bill, I've solved the third cage/fender interference several times in my mind, but so far always just as an academic exercise. Either a cage with slotted mounts (mostly ugly), or something like this

Re: [RBW] Re: IQ-X Headlight

Senso only is a bummer. So, what does the switch do? Off or Senso? Does the tail light at least stay on? I've only had senso on the older IQ Fly lights, and it's OK but turns lights on a little later than I'd prefer. Overtaking car headlights fool it sometimes, too, even when mounted on the curb

Re: [RBW] on bike bag theft

​I'll say my burrito tool wrap has safely navigated the mean streets of Missoula/PDX over the past 10 years. One time (while working at a bike co-op)​, someone went through it and took the couple dollars cash (emergency boots + pay phone + bus fare) but left all the tools and spares. Probably

Re: [RBW] Large saddlesack simplest and/or cheapest way to mount on a bike without a rack and no eyelets?

Hey Daniel, For such light loads, if you have the airspace just hang it from the saddle. I did that for years with more weight, and the only issue was the thick leather straps got a little notched and might eventually have worn through from the sharp Brooks loops. Hanging from a Nitto bag grip or

Re: [RBW] Re: Metal fender shaping/cutting advice

I've seen a couple versions of this simple wood form and whacking/clamping tool. Seems right up your alley, Patrick! https://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/16824887851/in/faves-43928148@N00/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/duncancycles/3975211277/in/faves-43928148@N00/ Best, joe pdx or On

Re: [RBW] Shutter Precision PV-8 Dynamo (SP dyno) Hub 36h questions

​ On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 5:08 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> People don't service them. The hub was designed for 50,000km with zero > service. Bike shops can't service them. You can send the hub back to > Germany for service. The hub needs to be removed from the wheel for

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Hi Doug, Re: why some still use dynamo hubs Gone are the days when dynamo hubs were " ​ 575 to 720 grams and cost from $257 to $426." Shutter Precision's hubs are sub-400g and around $120. Don't forget to subtract the weight of a front hub, too. The weight penalty for a dyno is a measly 250g or

Re: [RBW] do these bars look too high?

Hey Pete, There's a lot to be said for having the drops near saddle height, especially off road. Just make sure the stem wedge is safely below the fork threads. It's not enough to hide the max height mark, especially with Riv's extra headset spacers. Yours looks close to my eye. Best, joe in pdx

Re: [RBW] Re: Ch-ch-ch-changes... in 2016

Joe, high trail <> low trail fat tubes <> skinny tubes So, still pretty different! But, agree that the mission statement would be similar. Best, joe in pdx or On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 1:06 PM, Joe Bartoe wrote: > Isn't a braze-on racer hilsen the same thing as an Ocean

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

On Nov 23, 2015 6:16 AM, "Eric Norris" wrote: > > Well said, Steve. Nobody is suggesting mandatory helmets--on bikes, in the shower, or elsewhere. Yes they are--in the article you linked to, the paper authors are quoted "As a result of their findings, Drs. Haider and Joseph

Re: [RBW] Re: Smart Guys: Bicycle Helmets Reduce Injuries

And, mea culpa, I just broke my own rule of reading the whole thread before commenting. I see others pointed this out already and didn't mean to pile on Eric. I appreciated the link. -joe in pdx Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Nov 23, 2015 9:00 AM, "Joe Broach" <joebro...@gma

Re: [RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

> > ​On Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 1:53 AM, Tim Wood wrote: > I just realized that my Tubus Tara won't work on the Clem without > installing mid fork clamps. > > Does anyone know how the surly front rack would line up with the higher > fork braze ons on the Clem? What about the

Re: [RBW] Recommended for customer service

Patrick or others, How thick are these wood fenders, and does Cody recommend washers between fender and frame, or are they tough enough to mount directly? They are gorgeous, and the flat profile seems safer with knobbies (with the right hardware). Best, joe in pdx or On Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Re: All arounder Handlebar recommendations GO!

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 3:37 PM, I wrote: > Surlyprof, > > Re: lever rattle, Have you removed the plastic cable installation guide > from lever body? Apparently it's only use is speeding factory assemblies. > Mine have been gone for 10k happy, buzz and rattle free miles! Here's an > old i-bob

Re: [RBW] Re: All arounder Handlebar recommendations GO!

Surlyprof, Re: lever rattle, Have you removed the plastic cable installation guide from lever body? Apparently it's only use is speeding factory assemblies. Mine have been gone for 10k happy, buzz and rattle free miles! Here's an old i-bob thread about it:

Re: [RBW] '03, Chauncey-modified, Honjo-fendered

Dr Moore, Get those fender lines right! They're backward--lefty tighty, righty loosey for fenders (i.e. don't let anything in that can't get out!). But, seriously, your Rivs are ones of a kind and always fabulous. Best, joe in pdx or On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 4:07 PM, Patrick Moore

Re: [RBW] Compass Elk Pass tires on 2003 custom

Hi Patrick, Thanks for the report on the EPs. Bummer that they're coming in undersized. I was thinking about them as replacements for the old Avocets on the 92 XO-1 in our fleet, but I want to stick to 32s. What did the Kojaks measure? Best, joe in pdx or On Sat, Sep 5, 2015 at 5:20 PM, Patrick

Re: [RBW] Next Bomba Tire

Hey Hudson, Did you get fenders to fit over the Burts or are you just going without? Best, joe in pdx On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 5:06 PM, 'Hudson Doerge' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Plus one on the thunder burt recommendation. Love em. Replaced compass >

Re: [RBW] How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

back if you find a way to revive it! Best, joe broach pdx or On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 8:57 AM, Lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: So I have only had this saddle for 10 months and I have divots where the sit bones sit to the point of feeling the rear of the frame dig into my rear end when I

Re: [RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

​On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 8:18 AM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: Count me as one who finds the WTB SST pretty close to a B17. You can't really compare plastic and leather saddle widths directly because of the leather saddles' frames and rivets. The SST is about 145mm wide, about

Re: [RBW] Re: Need advice for avoiding embarrassing Brooks saddle stain...

color transfer from a black Fujita/Belt saddle, even after years of use. Covers kill half the benefits of a leather saddle to me--breathability and lack of friction. Best, joe broach pdx or On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 8:27 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Darker shorts. Gray, dark blue, olive, etc

Re: [RBW] Re: Babyshoe Pass EL's Tubeless on Pacenti SL23's

Proceed with caution, Shoji. I don't think synergies are tubeless ready (i.e. not designed to keep a tire on without a tube). Some people have had success just putting the sealant in the tube, though. Best, joe broach pdx or Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Jul 20, 2015 9:39 AM, Shoji

Re: [RBW] Re: Searching for a cheapo saddle with B17 like fit

, but for a 6 mile commute, it's a great b17 stand in. They came on some complete surlys at some point, so shops might have take offs. Best, joe broach pdx or Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Jul 15, 2015 6:24 AM, Kieran J kjo...@gmail.com wrote: Were these not fairly narrow in the rear section

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

Thanks for the write-up and gear review. That Nemo looks slick. I like my bivy ok for stealth camping, but there's something weird about crawling into a sack in an actual campground. Nemo looks more natural there. -joe in pdx Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Jul 2, 2015 10:43 PM, drew

Re: [RBW] Re: 63cm Canti-Romulus part out

-5-8). I've toyed with passing mine along because it's a hair small for me, but I'll probably have it forever. Best, joe broach pdx or On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 5:15 AM, lukeheller heller.l...@gmail.com wrote: Don't be intimated by this 63cm frame, it's not just for Giants. I am 6' with a 34

Re: [RBW] Re: Handlebar Comparison: Albatross, MAP/Ahearne, Jitensha, VO Postino

Hi Ron, Could you (gu)estimate where the center of the grips end up on the M/A bars in relation to the stem clamp? Thanks, joe broach Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Jun 7, 2015 2:45 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: as I said, all these bars except the Albas are the same shape

Re: [RBW] Re: Elephant National Park Explorer

definitely planning to pick up a set of 559 wheels so I can try them out. Best, joe broach pdx or On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 1:05 PM, Carl Otto Wollin carlottowol...@hotmail.com wrote: Is it possible to run the Rat Trap Pass with 26 x 2.35 with fenders? What is the max tires with fenders to squeeze

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Soba Handlebars

Does anyone have the scoop on why Nitto stopped making the Sobas? I love everything about my Nitto bars except having to untape and dribble oil into the clamp once a season to them from creaking. Best, joe broach pdx or On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Elephant National Park Explorer

was more tire clearance and a chance to ride all these 650B tires. Best, joe broach pdx or Caveat lector. Sent from a phone. On Jun 3, 2015 7:36 AM, lukeheller heller.l...@gmail.com wrote: I have had my NFE for 2 years and many happy miles. It replaced my 63cm Romulus as my primary brevet bike

Re: [RBW] Elephant National Park Explorer

is the ability to try a 26 wheelset with the Rat Trap Pass tires when they come out. Best, joe broach pdx or On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 3:53 PM, Tony DeFilippo vpi...@gmail.com wrote: It's an exciting looking bike, makes you think of the places you could go. I've not really felt the need for disc brakes so far

Re: [RBW] loaded handling question

been using a bivy lately. Best, joe broach pdx or On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 11:24 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks JB! I have a Hoss bag just like yours, but don't know what I would do w/ the tent if I used it. Although bivies are the new tents! Did you ever use panniers

Re: [RBW] Re: loaded handling question

. I've not been able to reach his state of rear-biased nirvana so far. But, the wheel is ever turning Good info all around. Best, joe broach pdx or On May 29, 2015 2:23 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Sounds like the option you should try is either front or rear panniers

Re: [RBW] loaded handling question

to the front is my advice. Best, joe broach pdx or On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 10:10 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting observations! I have the lugged seatpost just cuz' I love how it looks :-) I don't have the saddle all the way back in it as that was never the intention, but can

Re: [RBW] Re: Your Boulder and Rivendell compare/contrast.

. Not that it really matters. Best, joe broach pdx or ​​ On Wed, May 27, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: That is indeed another Mike Kone brand. Indeed squared! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

Re: [RBW] Bent rear derailler?

Erl, Impossible to tell from that angle. Eyeball/photo from the rear, preferably with the derailer off. It's pretty easy to get a rough alignment with a padded crescent wrench as Patrick noted, or a shop can make quick and more precise work of it with an alignment tool. Best, joe broach pdx

Re: [RBW] Re: Romulus

-joebroach0306.html and still gets compliments despite the paint chips. Best, joe broach pdx or ​​ On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 9:11 AM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: ​​ Michael, There were canti-Rom's made, but those are pretty few if I understand correctly. The Romulus/Redwood were less

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

Luke, I think the 700x49 fluted were a one time run. They're just about prefect on the canti-Rom width wise--maybe a touch of a squeeze at the chainstays. Best, joe broach pdx or On Apr 18, 2015 7:51 AM, lukeheller heller.l...@gmail.com wrote: So I've been limiting my Rom's tire size all

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Rom

. Agree that 35s are a no-go with metal fenders, though, at least in back. Best, joe broach pdx or On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 8:50 PM, lukeheller heller.l...@gmail.com wrote: I'm shocked to see you can fender a 35. I tried to fender a 32 pasela under my hammered VO fenders on my 63cm Canti-Rom

Re: [RBW] Dyna-Sys compatible bar-ends now available - opening up new possibilities

I think these are the same shifters as on the Gevenalle GX brifters. They got a mixed review from RidingGravel: http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/gevenalle-gx-shifters-checkpoint/ Interesting though. Best, joe broach pdx or On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 10:18 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Go fast-ish tires on the Hillborne

commute plus a few fun rides. Best, joe broach pdx or On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 7:36 PM, 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Supple tires make a difference, but I'm primarily a commuter averaging 100 to 150 miles a week and am skeptical they would

[RBW] All beausage team nomination

work around campus for a while and finally captured it at rest. https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclerslife/16723348737/ It might take me another 10 years to get my canti-Rom on the JV squad if that's the standard. Best, joe broach pdx or -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Chains do not like me.

://www.parktool.com/product/chain-wear-indicator-CC-3-2 has been a good investment for me, but you can just use a ruler. Hope you heal up quickly. Best, joe broach pdx or On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 3:52 PM, 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: My Hilsen was shifting poorly

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

Regarding butted tubing, here's an interesting old pre-Blug blog post I saved long ago. Not sure if it exists still (it does http://rivbike.tumblr.com/newsarchive!). Some earlier thoughts from Riv/Grant on straight gauge tubing. Best, joe broach pdx or The T:T Faqtor?March 23, 2010 It’s

Re: [RBW] Re: My Bleriot Looks Like That?

saying he doesn't bother to clean his tire sidewalls in Seattle. Best, joe broach pdx or On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 5:35 AM, Benz, Sunnyvale, CA benzouy...@gmail.com wrote: At the risk of getting kicked out of this group, I will state that I don't know why people don't clean their bikes more often

Re: [RBW] Portland, OR, Riders ...

Hi Eric, If you're up for some hills and a few miles of gravel, Otto Miller is a classic. Just about 50 miles if you're starting and ending in NW. ​ http://www.mapmyride.com/us/milwaukie-or/sellwood-otto-miller-skyline-route-90967617 Best, joe broach pdx or On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 7:28 AM

Re: [RBW] Re: Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

weakens them. I'll be curious to hear Riv's thinking on the change; hopefully in a new Reader! I'm guessing the new super steels make straight 8 more attractive. Best, joe broach pdx or -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group

Re: [RBW] Need hanging light hanging advice...

on the bolt, so you can leave things just loose enough to ​adjust the light on the road. bolt head washer light spacer rack nylock nut or run the bolt through from the inside nylock nut washer light spacer rack bolt head Or, did you have other tricks in mind? Best, joe broach pdx

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem PreSale.

in a second bike or replacement. You say you want something more versatile and new. I say that Gran Sport is a super-versatile bike and nothing like obsolete. Best, joe broach pdx or On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 2:43 PM, Wayne Naha w.r.n...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, everyone for all your thoughts

Re: [RBW] Re: mafac raid brake

use more lever pull. I've ridden all sorts of road setups, and almost all of them had too much MA for my liking. Best, joe broach portland, or On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 7:53 AM, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 6:19 PM, ted ted.ke...@comcast.net wrote: It's a bit lost

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Questions

. Best, joe broach pdx or ​​ On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 11:18 AM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: I like it, I may put down a deposit, but I'm still a little mystified about the seat lug which necessitates the bendy seatstays. Is it cheaper to make the bike this way, or does Grant just like

Re: [RBW] Atlantis or Hunq - what's the real difference?

to consider! Best, joe broach portland, or On Thursday, February 12, 2015, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I have a memory of reading some specs on the AHH and at most, it was 8/5/8. It was something like Roadeo = 7/4/7, AHH = 8/5/8, Atlantis

Re: [RBW] Re: Tall/big boys wool jersey sale of this and any other century.

, no problem. There's also an option to show close matches. I agree that links are nice, though. ​Best, joe broach pdx or​ rgz4ams http://myworld.ebay.com/rgz4ams/ 2) Or you could make it easier altogether, and just post the address of the seller's listing page, which the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Drilling head tube lug for internal wiring?

Tony Pereira talked me out of it. Now, it's possible that was because of the person asking the question... If you drill it, report back! Best, joe broach pdx or On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 2:40 PM, Will waller.will...@gmail.com wrote: You might want to go here: https://groups.google.com/forum

Re: [RBW] My QR Fender QR'd

the crown. I'll look forward to Bill's field testing! Best, joe broach pdx or On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Steve-buddy It doesn't look like I do have any photos, but that's easily corrected. In the meantime, let me describe how it works with Honjos

Re: [RBW] If you want to monitor progress on my DIY springless rear derailer project, a flickr album

. Modern derailers are solving chain slap with clutches in rear derailers, some with special Im removing the rear whee nowl modes. I'd like to try one, but I think they're all 10-speed and up, and I'm not quite there yet. Best, joe broach pdx or On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 1:20 PM, Eric Norris campyonly

Re: [RBW] stripped braze-on

in the OP's place. I do this on perfectly fine rack mounts anyway. Belt and suspenders approach. Best, joe broach portland, or On Dec 24, 2014 7:01 AM, Geoffrey ring...@gmail.com wrote: I think using a nylock, putting a screw all the way through and using that as a sleeve to contain the screw

Re: [RBW] Re: Help Choosing Tires - Jack Brown vs. Compass Stampede Pass

there, too. I've averaged around a flat per 1000 miles using either plain or TG Paselas over the years, so I'm due, but to say these are flat prone isn't supported by my data (n=1). I'm pretty light and run them between 50-60psi. Best, joe broach portland, or On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 8:13 PM, SeanMac seanm

Re: [RBW] Re: Disturbing Trend?

George, A happy coincidence that might benefit you, too, is that the ERD of the A23 is close enough to the Aerohead to re-use spokes in some cases. I just re-laced a front with no problem and plan to try with the O/C rear when that aerohead wears out. Best, joe broach portland, or On Nov 24

Re: [RBW] coffeeneuring

Eunice, Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a great coffee scene there. The photos are stunning! Best, joe broach portland, or On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 12:01 PM, Eunice Chang sleepyn...@gmail.com wrote: For those of you who like coffee and bikes, here's my write up for this year's

Re: [RBW] Disturbing Trend?

granted a handful may be 29er or disc- specific: http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/index.php?category=856 Best, joe broach portland, or On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 6:25 PM, George Schick bhim...@gmail.com wrote: Having begun Winter off-time maintenance on my bikes I noticed enough rim wear

Re: [RBW] PSA: Gorgeous Custom on the 'Bay

​Gorgeous bike. What a great color. The recessed crown and brake bridge seem odd for a custom with cantis. But maybe that was just the way of the world back when. No real harm, I guess. best, joe broach portland, or​ On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 6:52 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Riding Pants

too prickly. I'm still nursing along my old pair years later. The newer MUSAs I've tried were lots thicker, stiffer, and warmer. best, joe broach portland, or​ ​​ On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 9:14 AM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: I give this answer

Re: [RBW] Re: OK to mix and match front racks/decalers/bags?

a threaded locknut. Best, joe broach portland, or ​​ On Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at 10:12 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 10/19/2014 08:53 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote: Not entirely true. VO makes a fitting for threaded setups as well: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-decaleur

Re: [RBW] Surly after Riv

old days. Then there are the Somas (Saga), Salsas (Vaya), and Surlys that independent shops can get. They're the ones (along with Riv and custom builders) that are really pushing the touring envelope I'd say. Good times! joe broach portland, or ​​ On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Steve

Re: [RBW] Your Bleriot with front rack and P-clamps works good?

mini with no problem. ​Best, joe broach 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

Re: [RBW] Re: DIY Saddlebag Quick-Release

Thanks for the extra info, jar351. Very slick indeed. Get back to us about whether the tapped holes hold up/stay tight over time. As you say, nylock nuts would be an easy upgrade if they don't. Best, joe broach portland, or On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 11:16 AM, jar351 jar...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RBW] DIY Saddlebag Quick-Release

Nice work! How did you attach the bracket to the saddle rails? I'm having trouble imagining just two 5mm allen screws w/ lock washers ​​ doing the trick. Best, joe broach portland, or On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 11:32 AM, jar351 jar...@gmail.com wrote: (Hmm... I tried posting this a couple of days

Re: [RBW] Two for the big boys

Oops, James and Jim are right. Rom/Redwood came in odd sizes through 65, but the tall Redwood was a 68. Sorry for the bad info! Best, joe broach portland, or On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 10:37 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Redwoods came in 65 and 68. That one was probably

Re: [RBW] Favorite new rumors from the industry, Interbike-ish stuff

I'll go 13-speed, though--ha! Best, joe broach portland, or On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: My cousin manages a largish shop in Southern California. My brother in law is close friends with the owner of Jenson USA. I saw my cousin and my brother

Re: [RBW] Favorite new rumors from the industry, Interbike-ish stuff

​ ​ On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 3:14 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: You heard it here, folks. Joe Broach is holding out for a 14-speed cassetteFACT! ​You know, with a triple that could just be the answer to life, the universe, and everything. Probably only if friction shifted

Re: [RBW] Two for the big boys

Jim, The Rom/Red were on the odd numbers, Ram was on the even. Roms up to 63cm then Redwoods in 65 67. Best, joe broach portland, or On Sun, Sep 21, 2014 at 9:53 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: The Redwood didn't come in 67, it came in 68, IIRC. Not sure what the next smaller

Re: [RBW] Well, Damn

Dang, Chris, I've had dreams where I bounce off cars and land on my feet--nice work! Sorry about the Homer, but glad you're OK. Broadway in general is such mess. Don't have to ride it that often, but every time I do it puts me on edge. Best, joe broach portland, or On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 8:01 PM

Re: [RBW] Swappin' wheelsets question...

run out of chain in the big/big or need to adjust the B tension screw on your derailer Give it a whirl and eyeball 1-4, and you should be good to go. Or, did I miss something? Best, joe broach portland, or On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 6:42 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: My two Rivs have

Re: [RBW] Hello

Hey Kevin, What tires are on the Roadeo? They look plump! Best, joe broach portland, or On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 8:05 PM, 'Kevin C' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: Hello - I have been a long time reader of the RBW Owners Bunch group and finally decided

Re: [RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

also have a Rawland Nordavinden built up about 4 pounds lighter. I can't tell the weight difference between them, so I guess my tolerance is at least +/- 4 pounds. Best, joe broach portland, or On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Clayton, that is EPIC

[RBW] Canti-rom max tire

://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclerslife/14632119366/in/photostream/ I wish the bridges were a skosh higher so I could run fenders with big tires, but given these bikes were a small run deal, I'd say Riv did pretty well. Best, joe broach portland, or -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Canti-rom max tire

You should be fine. I used grub screws in the fender mounts to keep the gunk out without cutting into my clearance. How do like the MSOs? They've been on my radar for when my stash of Mythos slicks runs dry. Having lived in Missoula, I'm partial to the name, too! Best, joe broach portland

Re: [BOB] Re: [RBW] Re: FYI - V-Brake Arm Lengths

, joe broach portland, or On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 5:12 PM, Mark Chandler i.ride.gra...@gmail.com wrote: I've used them, and like them quite a bit. My only complaint is that the cable is secured via a grub/set-screw (rather than a conventional bolt/washer). On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 5:16 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Grand Bois tires, size discrepancy

Hi Anne, Also keep in mind that tires (it SEEMS like especially light, supple ones) grow in width over the first couple hundred miles. Don't be surprised if the GBs relax out to 32 or close after some riding. Best, joe broach portland, or On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 5:31 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul

Re: [RBW] fs: NITTO ~ Mark's Rack

Hi Eric, I'll take it if still available! Thanks, joe broach portland, or On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 4:14 PM, Eric Wolforth zeroboyseba...@gmail.com wrote: fs: Nitto - Mark's Rack. 4 struts included plus two large P-clamp to be used on the fork, if needed. $95 shipped (PayPal okay as long

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

by Panasonic instead of Toyo. A friend carried some impressive loads on his 'beam, though the frame eventually protested (Riv took care of him). It's just a strangely versatile frame. Best, joe broach portland, or On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 10:31 AM, Larry Powers lapower...@hotmail.com wrote: Owning one

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

lighter stays and fork than the 'lantis, I meant, not lighter than RamRom. -joe in pdx On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe Riv will chime in, but it's fun to just make stuff up in the meantime! My memory says the 'beam was slotted more between

Re: [RBW] Quickbeam's Pedigree...

dumb luck. Best, joe broach portland, or On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 10:51 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Roadeo .65-.45, right? Also, if your friend had load problems with 9-6-9, how much did *he* weigh? I carry largish loads on the Ram and God forbid On Sun, Jun 1, 2014

Re: [RBW] Carradice Duxback Poncho - Opinions?

at the other end). I get away with jeans except in torrential downpours. In those I get soggy, but only below the knees. The duxback seems great if a bit less packable than the nylon capes. I carry my nylon cape from Sep-Jun. It definitely makes rainy rides more fun! Best, joe broach portland

Re: [RBW] Re: Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php is great for comparing reach and height of different stems. Made by one-time BoB listers, too! Best, joe broach portland, or On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Also the higher the bar, the lower the effective reach

Re: [RBW] One last time: 559X 32 mm Kojaks versus 559X 32 mm Primo Racers versus others?

Patrick, Have you had a local shop confirm they're discontinued? I just googled pasela 26x1.25 wire and saw lots of stock of the non-TGs, but maybe that's the end of them. If so, the new PT models look promising. Best, joe broach portland, or On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 1:37 PM, Patrick Moore

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