[RBW] Re: 3rd parties for bike sales

[Minh]

you could find someone from the group to be a proxy for you but there's 
only so much you can do.  i've spent that much before thru an online 
purchase, to me its a lot of common sense stuff.  

On Friday, March 8, 2024 at 9:03:50 PM UTC-5 chintan...@gmail.com wrote:

> Haven't gone that large but collectively i must have made over $1000 of 
> stranger buys from facebook - thankfully all has been positive. 
>
> Nothing foolproof but i check their profiles (fb shows old their profile 
> is, how many friend's they have), how many poducts they have for sale or 
> sold + what kind, some bike sellers would have other bike related products 
> also for sale, asking relevant questions regarding the bike (also questions 
> only a biker would feel relevant to answer) and the product description 
> they write helps, ask for more specifics of pictures (close-up of 
> drivetrain etc) . Some people also have marketplace reviews if you're 
> lucky. Also if youre lucky and they have the original invoice :)
>
> Good luck! 
>
> On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 5:56:52 AM UTC+5:30 James wrote:
>
>> Has anyone here experimented with 3rd party websites for "large" 
>> purchases from strangers?  I'm looking to buy a bike from someone on FB 
>> marketplace and it's not a local sale.  So in essence I'm sending over 
>> $1,000 to a stranger on their word.  What have ya'll done, if anything, to 
>> make sure you aren't getting scammed (asides from getting a sense of their 
>> character over the phone)?
>
>

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[RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

[Minh]

pretty cool, so they did not have fully made parts but were able to sell 
you a box of partial parts to mix and match your own?  i"m guessing this is 
a little too labor intensive to make a regular thing but very nice of them 
to still be able to do this. 


On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:55:49 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote:

> If Paul did the anodizing, this time it will be right!
>
> Marc
>
> On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 8:28:30 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> I have never had Paul anything. I’ve had whatever brakes and levers came 
>> with my bikes and didn’t think any more about it. I did get my VO brake 
>> levers anodized, but that batch of rose pink ano faded freakishly fast and 
>> everything was silver 4 months later. 
>>
>> But I’m giving it another chance. Everyone talks about Paul, and Paul 
>> sometimes offers their parts in pretty, anodized colors, but currently, 
>> they do not. I emailed the company, asking if they happened to have any of 
>> their pink levers laying around that they would be willing to sell me. I 
>> got an email back from Paul, like THE Paul, who directed me to an employee 
>> I won’t name here. He and I got in contact and he was so fun, right from 
>> the start. We chatted and he looked at my bikes (I sent him my pics via 
>> email) and we made a plan. 
>>
>> We colored it all. 
>>
>> The bolts, the brake body, the levers, the barrel adjustors ALL of it. 
>>
>> The parts came in 3 boxes, plus one extra little envelope. The envelope 
>> had a small personalized gift from my new friend at Paul, just because, 
>> with a handwritten note in the prettiest handwriting I’ve ever seen. Swoon! 
>> I opened the first box and it was wrapped like origami inside. I uncovered 
>> the first gorgeous pieces and the breath left my body. So beautiful. 
>> Quality even a novice can’t miss. Just what I wanted. Rich, rose color. 
>>
>> I would need to be with bike people to get the full joy out of this 
>> experience. My bike shop knows about Paul Components. A blizzard is on its 
>> way to Michigan and I knew my shop would not be busy. I put the pieces back 
>> in the box, loaded the boxes and my bike in the van and drove to the shop. 
>> I came in and there were 4 mechanics and zero customers. “Guys!” I said, “I 
>> have a fun project for us to do, and I can’t do it without you! Who wants 
>> to see what is in these boxes?” 
>>
>> So there we were on company time, hovering over these immaculate little 
>> parcels, oohing and aahhing. There was extra swag in there, stuff I had 
>> never seen. 
>>
>> “What’s this?” I asked, holding up a flat, wooden thing with Paul 
>> emblems. 
>>
>> “It’s a carpenter’s pencil,” said the mechanic. I gave it to him.
>>
>> I left the bike with them and I should have it in the next couple/few 
>> days, depending on how long the blizzard rages for. Not that I’ll get to 
>> ride and try those beautiful Paul parts out; we are getting up to a foot of 
>> snow! For now they are only a visual treat. I can’t even imagine how 
>> enamored I will be when I get to actually USE the brakes. 
>>
>> And what nice people. I was not expecting them to be so personable! I 
>> have heard they are a small operation, but they *are* famous in their 
>> own right - celebrity machinists, really - yet so kind to a layperson like 
>> me.
>>
>> Here’s the photo I got before the parts shipped. “Whatcha think?” he 
>> asked. 
>>
>> Oh, he knew. He knew he knocked it straight outta the park.
>>
>> Leah
>>
>>  
>>
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Re: [RBW] Rivendell Sam Hillbourne 62cm $500

[Minh]

Make sure you click thru all the pictures.  Pretty decent dent on rear seat 
stay. 
On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 6:21:40 AM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote:

> Interesting it has a canti fork and caliper brakes in the rear. I wonder 
> if the fork was replaced due to a crash, or they just wanted stronger 
> brakes?
>
> Eric
>
> On Sat, Dec 23, 2023 at 11:11 PM Kim H.  wrote:
>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1389606294980753/
>>
>> 52 minutes ago in Nashville, TN
>>
>> no personal interest.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel.
>>
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[RBW] Re: FS: Acorn, Nigel Smythe Bags-Obsolete Tan, Tweed

[Minh]

wow great collection, great opportunity for someone to pick up some 
matching bags.  good prices too.  

On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 7:09:04 PM UTC-5 John Hawrylak, Woodstown 
NJ wrote:

> The $2 bills with Tom are a nice touch, rare as hen's teeth.  Much better 
> than a $1 bill
>
> John Hawrylak
> Woodstown NJ
>
> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 8:10:31 AM UTC-5 mike goldman wrote:
>
>> All bags are in excellent condition. The 2 smaller rear Acorns on the 
>> right side of the main photo were on my personal bikes and show some easily 
>> removable dirt and minor strap wear 
>>
>> Prices: From the main picture left to right top to bottom 
>>
>> -Med/Large Acorn: main compartment w/ tube size smaller pockets..$75 
>> shipped 
>> -Nigel Smythe rear banana bags: 1 main compartment..$70 each shipped 
>> -Acorn front bag: main compartment w. inner map type compartment..$60 
>> shipped 
>> -Acorn front bag: main compartment...$55 shipped 
>> -Acorn front bag: main compartment, narrowest of frt. Acorn.$50 shipped 
>> -Nigel Smythe front H bags: side D rings, 1 compartment.$75 shipped each 
>> -Acorn bags: see description above, no rips, very solid.$45 shipped each 
>> -Nigel Smythe: small front/rear bag, room for tubes,tools.$50 shipped 
>>
>> mike goldman 
>> rhode island 
>>
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[RBW] Re: 1st world commuting dilemma

[Minh]

there are bike specifc standalone gps trackers (Invoxia is one), but 
similar to apple tags, even if you can track your stolen bike to a known 
location, what can you do?  will you be able to get a police officer to 
help, would you be able to reclaim the bike?  phones are often tracked to 
known locations, but what then, how can you get it back?  


On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 6:40:14 PM UTC-5 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> @Kiziria -
>
> Are there other alarms or GPS locating systems for bikes that do not use 
> Apple iOS app ?
>
> What about GPS trackers for pet animals ?  Would these work ?
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
> On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:40:40 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Leah and others, 
>>
>> There are a plethora of cycle-specific products you can find that are 
>> designed to hide an airtag. A quick google search produced this video: 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zutcGa73kbM
>>
>> I personally use a generic "tagcozy" silicone holder that I've zip tied 
>> underneath the nose of my saddle, above the rails. 
>>
>> However, I would spend the additional $$ and get a knog scout for all my 
>> future bikes.
>>
>> On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:33:50 AM UTC-8 Josh C wrote:
>>
>>> J - I like the idea of using the Pitlock skewers or the like. I've just 
>>> gotten so used to using a cable through my front wheel that it's second 
>>> nature now. I'm glad you're doing ok with your Chev in the city. 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:07:25 AM UTC-5 J Schwartz wrote:
>>>
 I've been leaving my Cheviot locked up with a single Kryptonite mini 
 U-lock around the frame in NYC for the past few month since I started 
 working there again
 [image: 002062 New-U Evolution Mini-5.jpg]
 I've got Pitlock skewers on my wheels so I'm not concerned with my kind 
 of expensive dynamo wheel set. ...don't even run cable through them.
 I should run some sort of permanent cable through my saddle loops to my 
 seat stays to prevent my seat post and my 20-year old B68 from being 
 ripped 
 offWill do that next.  I think I can get a Pitlock for the seat 
 cluster 
 bolt that is keyed the same as my skewers..  *note to call Peter White
 Yes, the U-lock can be cut, but I'm not leaving the bike out 
 overnight...and I think where I park it , it would be pretty glaring if 
 someone showed up with a angle grinder.
 Maybe there's a better more secure option for the U-lock.
 JS

 On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 8:53:33 AM UTC-5 Josh C wrote:

> Armand - Hexlox are a good idea. My locking technique is pretty solid 
> too. Also, not worrying just discussing. It’s not going to keep me up at 
> night it just sort of dawned on me that I was riding a great, but 
> somewhat 
> less enjoyable bike for much of my riding and leaving my favorite bikes 
> at 
> home. I like your “just do it and stop worrying about it” mentality.
>
>
> Kim - That’s a good point. I’ll give that one a read too. I liked the 
> thread about not being precious with these bikes. They are both very 
> applicable. 
>
>
> Leah - Thanks for chiming in. After starting this thread someone 
> posted to yours about being precious with Rivs and pushed it back to the 
> top. I’ve read through that and it was exactly what I was looking for. 
> You 
> are correct in that Ana and Pam are prime examples. You can add Dorothy 
> in 
> SoCal, we’ve got Cody in Chicago, Patrick in Querque, Josiah in Missoula, 
> Bill in the manager’s parking spot, Luke in San Fran, Armand in LA, and 
> so 
> on riding these things all over and locking ‘em up out in the wild. Count 
> me in. 
>
> On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 8:32:23 AM UTC-5 Josh C wrote:
>
>> Dorothy - Beautiful bike and thanks for the rec on the Nutfix. I had 
>> heard of Hexlox and Pinhead but not these from Abus. Those crafty 
>> Germans…
>>
>>
>> I’ve also heard of people putting a ball bearing down in the hex bolt 
>> divots with a dab of super glue. I guess the theory is that it can be 
>> dug 
>> out pretty easily once you're back home but would deter a would-be 
>> saddle 
>> thief or the like. I’ve never worried much about this personally. 
>>
>>
>> I do a fat U-lock through the rear wheel and frame, then a flex cable 
>> through the front wheel. 
>>
>> On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 8:30:28 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> I love this advice the best. I bought the same Hexlox products as 
>>> Armand, and though I’m not in a high-risk area, so far, so good. I 
>>> started 
>>> a thread on this topic months ago after Grant wrote a post saying that 
>>> it’s 
>>> such a bummer to a maker when he sees his creation relegated to being 
>>> an 
>>> ornament. (Not that 

[RBW] Re: Headbadge Poster Update and Outtake

[Minh]

Marty
thanks for keeping this going, i may have asked this last year (so sorry), 
has anyone found a good place to print this out for poster framing?  

On Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:37:06 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown 
PA wrote:

> I typically update the headbadge poster around this time each year, but 
> not enough change to warrant a new version just yet. Will do another badge 
> poster next year - Riv's 30th). Also working on another idea for a mini 
> poster or two, so stay tuned for that. 
>
> In the meantime, here's something I did years ago as the first poster was 
> being developed. Tree stumps have always found a way into Rivendell photos, 
> and arranging many of the badges on a single stump slice was a fun 
> challenge. Link to the Flickr file for those interested in a hi res 
> download: 
>
> Riv Headbadges on a Stump 
> 
>
> [image: Badgestump.jpg]
>
> For those who missed last year's version, you can find it here:
>
> 2022 Headbadge Poster 
> 
>
> [image: Riv Poster 2022 Small.jpg]
>
> Marty
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Re: [RBW] Re: Ron's Ortho vs. Nitto Albatross

[Minh]

i"m down to a single big bike and only ride albatross but have been very 
tempted by the billie.   this discussion always reminds me of this t-shirt 
from blue lug. 

https://global.bluelug.com/blue-lug-nitto-handlebar-t-shirt-white.html

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:44:18 AM UTC-5 Paul M wrote:

> I've been riding with the Choco-Moose handlebar for years and the "narrow 
> 55cm" width has been fine for on road and off. Even though in the back of 
> my mind, the general cycling community has been pushing wider handlebars. 
> This moose style handlebar has a fixed rise, reach, width and downward tilt 
> of the bars which is perfect for me. It does need a longish top tube to 
> work best.
>
> On Monday, 4 December 2023 at 17:48:44 UTC-8 Chris Halasz wrote:
>
>> Thanks to all for the great input on different bars and their 
>> applications. 
>>
>> When I first tried Albatross bars on my Bleriot, I could not get 
>> comfortable with them. Fifteen years later the Albatross bars are my 
>> favorite. I use them on a 58cm LHT. 
>>
>> I recently experienced shoulder pain when I tried (much) wider upright 
>> bars. I swam long distances for decades and am now careful with my worn 
>> shoulders. Somewhere I read that it's important to keep the arms 'in the 
>> box' (i.e. within the width of the box established by the shoulders) during 
>> exercise. It seems to work very well with this scrawny six-foot-tall 
>> person. I'm fairly upright on the LHT, with the bars about 2.5" above the 
>> B68 saddle. 
>>
>> I'm curious to try some of the narrower Toscos sometime. The way the bars 
>> can be tilted so that the grips tilt toward the downtube is intriguing. No 
>> rush, but someday. 
>>
>> On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:02:28 PM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> If you were to overlay Toscos (the 650mm version) over top of some 
>>> Orthos like that, you would find them nearly the same in just about every 
>>> way... for anyone pining for some unobtainable Ortho bars.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 3:46 PM Richard Rose  wrote:
>>>
 I am late to this party & I may not be much help but… I’ve been running 
 Bosco bars on my two bikes - a Clem & a Gus. They are pretty much perfect. 
 Except that the Gus begs to be ridden harder on singletrack than I was 
 comfortable with. After much deliberation I took a flyer & installed a 
 “Albacore” handlebar from Hope Cyclery. It’s wide @ 785. It has a forward 
 sweep before coming back & a very comfortable & confidence inspiring 50-60 
 degrees. It necessitated ditching my 90mm stem for a 35mm one. These 
 changes transformed the Gus. The part of this that might apply to your 
 situation; wide bars feel great on the trails, experimentation can be fun 
 & 
 rewarding.
 [image: image0.jpeg]
 Sent from my iPhone

 On Dec 4, 2023, at 1:35 PM, Chris K  wrote:

 J, question about your mothbars - do you find yourself ever using 
 other hand positions?

 Intrigued by this bar but it looks like holding on anywhere but the 
 ends would be awkward with such a wide bar.

 On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 4:20:31 PM UTC-6 J wrote:

> I've always had problems with swept back bars, tried many over the 
> years from Riv, Velo O, Soma and the Albatross bar lasted the longest (6 
> months?) on any bike but they were never really comfortable either. 
> Everything always felt too narrow for my shoulder width and gave me neck 
> pain. I had an opportunity to try the Tumbleweed Persuader bars on my 
> hardtail, and even though the back sweep threw the fit off it still got 
> my 
> gears turning about wider swoopy bars. I widened some Albatross bars in a 
> vice and really felt like I was getting somewhere but started having 
> saddle 
> comfort issues from riding upright again, an issue I've always had. Last 
> year I got to try Ron's Ortho bars on his Atlantis and they felt 
> ridiculous 
> in the moment, but a day later I was still thinking about them. They'd 
> been 
> sold out for so long I gave up and sourced some Magic Components 
> Mothbars, 
> and they've been great! They turned an old aluminum mtb I wasn't riding 
> into a bike I'd happily take for a casual ride under 30 miles. 
>
> [image: 2xzuKpol[1].jpg]
> [image: JMRTj5Ql[1].jpg]
> [image: 6ySLdfsl[1].jpg]
> [image: TPvZVebl[1].jpg]
>
> On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 3:01:00 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote:
>
>> The Albatross is my favorite upright bar. I'm a fairly tall guy with 
>> fairly big hands and it really only has 1 1/2 hand positions for me but 
>> I 
>> love the feel of it. It's stiff enough for trails, upright enough to 
>> commute on, etc. They live on my older Toyo Atlantis. I do think the 
>> newer 
>> revisions like the Billie work a lot better for newer Rivs with longer 
>> top 
>> 

Re: [RBW] Options for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to thumbies?

[Minh]

i believe Velo Orange, and IRD have their own versions as well which are a 
little bit less.

depending on how comfortable you are with sourcing parts of questionable 
origin, but there are some options on aliexpress that look to at least be 
compatible, but you run the risk of ending up with problems like poor 
tolerances or bad threading.  

On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:08:03 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote:

> Yeah, not worth it just for the mounts. *For a few dollars more*(great 
> movie !), you can buy the IRD Power Ratchet thumb shifter from ebay for 
> $112.85.  I've purchased lots stuff from hat seller over the years. 
>
> The Dia Compe ones are $125 from various sellers on ebay too. 
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/195621292985?
>
> On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:53:51 PM UTC-5 modemm...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Yeah, the Riv ones I knew about. 90 bucks just to mount shifters is 
>> really expensive, though. I was hoping there was another option LOL. Maybe 
>> some will come up used. 
>>
>> On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:26:47 AM UTC-5 Jay Lonner wrote:
>>
>>> As near as I know the only game in town are the mounts sold by Riv for 
>>> that exact purpose, which you must be familiar with but I’ll link here 
>>> anyhow: https://www.rivbike.com/products/z558mz-cnv-oialk. Paul used to 
>>> sell adapters for their Thumbie mounts, but they are neither 1. cheap nor 
>>> 2. currently in production, so would require some scrounging. 
>>>
>>> Jay Lonner
>>> Bellingham, WA
>>>
>>> Sent from my Atari 400
>>>
>>> On Nov 11, 2023, at 8:13 AM, Jon Craig (Vendraen)  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> So what options exist for converting Silver-1 barend shifters to 
>>> thumbies? That don't cost a fortune - $60-$70 per shifter seems just crazy 
>>> honestly. Is there anything more reasonable? 
>>>
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Re: [RBW] WTB: basket bag for wald 137

[Minh]

+1 on the RAL WB Loader, use mine all the time for commuting to work, can 
be overstuffed super tall.  also works as a tote or shoulder bag when off 
the bike.  
i also have a swift lil loafer that fits in the basket, which is tidier but 
not able to overstuff, so carrying extra means piling on top.  


On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:08:10 AM UTC-4 pbsm...@gmail.com wrote:

> I've had a WB Loader as a daily carry on my commuter for a few years. I 
> really like the overall design - materials, size, features. There's just 
> two minor things I don't like - 
>
> 1) The front pocket REALLY needs a button or some other closure, I had my 
> phone fly out and crack just hitting a small bump on a sidewalk. I've since 
> added my own button without too much difficulty.
> 2) Where the large velcro strap covers the roll top it rubs a patch of 
> bare cordura every time and has started wearing pretty quickly. There 
> should be a piece of nylon or some other harder wearing piece covering that 
> strip.
>
> Can't be beat for the price, some of the other 137 totes are easily double 
> the price. 
>
> Smitty in DC
>
> On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 6:49:41 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> These are super nice and on sale! I love mine!
>> https://www.sim.works/products/ral-wb-loader
>>
>> On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 6:37:39 PM UTC-7 Melanie wrote:
>>
>>> I’ve got this one:
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 9:06 PM tellyoutoday  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Curious if anyone has a 137 bag they're not using.  

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[RBW] Bluelug Visit to Rivendell (Video)

[Minh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa-kyowhoQQ

Great informal video of Blue Lug team visiting Rivendell HQ with a show and 
tell of different staff member bikes.   

I just visited Blue Lug last month and was amazed at how successful they 
have become, i only knew them as an online store, but with multiple 
locations, tons of products, i could argue that they are more successful 
than Rivendell, but in this video they are still so curious and interested 
in everything.   

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Re: [RBW] Re: Expert level bike commuting strategies?

[Minh]

Hi Michael, 
lots of great advice, i ride into Chelsea from Park Slope a few times a 
month, i think NYC is just a whole different commute.  Have you connected 
with anyone that takes your approximate route?  I know my stress levels 
went down many levels once i figured out a a better route.   for me a 
better route is not what google maps suggests or even what makes the most 
'sense', in some cases i take a neighborhood street instead of a bike 
lane.   or i go oppoosite direction a few blocks to get to a less stressful 
street.   

start exploring and looking for little tweaks like this to lower your 
stress level!   also if you are having to take the QBB, making that 
crossing in and of itself is a big accomplishment!


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> Agree with the QR wheels and easy-off/on tires, but I found unplugging and 
> re-plugging dynohub connectors a very minor part of fixing a flat. Sure, 
> SON spade connectors are fussy, but they're not *that* fussy, and 
> Shimano's and SP's system -- a block plug that lines everything up -- is a 
> doddle. I made a plug around my SON spades using Sugru. 
>
> And all of this from back when I went through most of 2 boxes (100 each) 
> of Remas a year.
>
> On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 11:25 AM Piaw Na  wrote:... (It 
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[RBW] Last Minute Japan Tips!

[Minh]

Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that i'm 
heading to Japan next week!   

Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a visit 
to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too expensive with 
shipping!  

I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with our 
schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!

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[RBW] Re: Anyone with experience mounting the David Lance Goines Poster?

[Minh]

this is the only poster that i ever paid someone to frame, yes it was crazy 
expensive--especially considering how little Grant charged for this 
semi-custom piece of art.  its held up beautifully and i don't regret it.  

back to your question, i have many posters that i have mounted myself, and 
i've found most have a little bit of wiggle room, but ultimately it depends 
the actual frame if 24" frame really can fit 24" of poster.  
On Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 9:36:14 PM UTC-4 captaincon...@gmail.com 
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> I had framebridge do it.  It hung in my daughter's room before we moved.
>
> On Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6:06:49 PM UTC-5 C Lin wrote:
>
>> Riv's website lists the poster  
>> as
>>  
>> 17.5" x 24". I was wondering if any issues mounting it with a standard 18" 
>> x 24" frame.
>>
>> Thank you and best regards,
>>
>> Carlos in San Diego
>>
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Re: [RBW] rack for Wald 139

[Minh]

just adding my exp.  i've had a wald basket on nitto racks for 10ish 
years.   personally i think the 139 is too big for the narrow racks like 
nitto mini front, and even the big front is too narrow IMO.the 
best/most stable i used was with the platrack.  i'm using a 137 on an 
simworks obento rack now and find its a good combo.  

also concur that you do have to worry about shimmy and overloading as it 
risks snapping the welds on the rack.  IMO, front rack loads should be 
mostly for light bulky loads

On Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 11:22:36 AM UTC-4 John Rinker wrote:

> Hey Luke, I don't really notice any basket shimmy on rough terrain. On 
> rare occasions the basket will cant slightly but that's not an issue 
> because it's easily tugged straight, and it's better than broken basket 
> wires. All in all, it's a better solution for me. As a bonus, the basket is 
> very easily removed without creating a plastic waste. 
>
> [image: IMG_1852.JPG][image: IMG_1853.JPG]
> Cheers, John
>
> On Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 9:37:57 PM UTC-7 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>
>> John-
>>
>> That’s a great idea, especially since I hate using zip-ties. Do you ever 
>> have any basket shimmy where it moves around from being on rough terrain? I 
>> used some prototype straps from Matt at Pass & Stow to secure this basket 
>> to a five rail I have of his and it did that a lot. Admittedly, those were 
>> cloth rather than the rubber of Voilé straps.
>>
>> Luke in San Francisco
>>
>> On Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 7:38:44 PM UTC-7 John Rinker wrote:
>>
>>> After looking at Luke's basket setup, I was wondering if anyone else has 
>>> experienced their rack breaking apart due to the attachment with zip ties? 
>>> The wires in the base of my first Wald broke in many places, and I believe 
>>> it was the combination of rough riding and the zip tie attachments. 
>>>
>>> Since this first basket I have used Voile straps to attach my baskets to 
>>> a RBW52F on my Hunq and a mini-front 32F on the Atlantis. As a result the 
>>> racks still take the same abuse but no longer break. I'm guessing this has 
>>> to do with a little bit more flexibility in the Voile straps.
>>>
>>> Anyway, perhaps this might be a PSA of sorts. 
>>>
>>> Cheers, John
>>>
>>> On Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 2:19:50 PM UTC-7 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>>>
 [image: image.jpg]

 Revisiting this. I second the choice of a Lucas and don’t think a 
 narrow platform need be prohibitive. I just snagged a NOS Nitto Highrider 
 (35F). I opted to zip-tie some 400mm Nitto rack struts along the bottom if 
 my Wald to deal with that. Just a thought. 

 On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 8:49:52 AM UTC-7 clcocea...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> I use the Sunlite and the Soma Champs Elysees for my 139. 
>
> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 7:29 PM J Schwartz  
> wrote:
>
>> Greetings
>> I'm interested in racking my Wald 139 big basket and am curious what 
>> ppl are using for a rack.
>> I just got an email that the basket rack is back in stock at RBW, and 
>> I'm considering just buying it but I'm really just not onboard with 
>> spending $288 on a front rack despite how well it's made and special it 
>> is..  I may pull the trigger on it anyway but wanted to check here to 
>> see 
>> what users of the 139 are doing to attach it to the fronts of their 
>> bikes.
>> I already have an old Nitto R14 "Top Rack" that I know some people 
>> have used in the front and zipped a 139 on top.  Mine is older and 
>> doesn't 
>> have any diving board provisions so it's only 4 struts but I assume it's 
>> strong enough if installed well.   My intention was to use that rack on 
>> the 
>> rear of the bike though.
>> Any suggestions for a support for the 139 that isn't $288?
>> thanks
>> JS
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Re: [RBW] Re: Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

[Minh]

no problem kim!  we're  headed to Japan in the fall and i'm crossing my 
fingers that we'll be close enough to the store in nagoya that i can stop 
in but my girlfiend is less than impressed with the idea!


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> I thank-you very much, Minh.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
> On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 7:03 PM Minh  wrote:
>
>> ez-pz, shipping is costly but fair given distance and they are quick to 
>> ship.   FYI, they are closely related to sim.works so sometimes you can get 
>> the item from them--though usually a little bit more expensive, so figure 
>> out total cost shipped to compare.
>>
>> On Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 1:30:37 AM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I thank-you very much Mr. Ray for your comments and encouragement.
>>>
>>> Kim Hetzel.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 9:35 PM Mr. Ray  wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ordered from them in the past.  Zero problems.  Circles is an 
>>>> established online shop in Japan.  If the product/price is rightgo for 
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>> On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:43:53 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I am considering ordering a bicycle accessory from Circles-jp.a web 
>>>>> store in Japan. 
>>>>>
>>>>> https://shop.circles-jp.com/
>>>>>
>>>>> What are your thoughts and comments about your experiences ordering 
>>>>> from them; pros and cons.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank-you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kim Hetzel
>>>>> Yelm, WA.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Feedback wanted on ordering from circles-jp.com in Japan

[Minh]

ez-pz, shipping is costly but fair given distance and they are quick to 
ship.   FYI, they are closely related to sim.works so sometimes you can get 
the item from them--though usually a little bit more expensive, so figure 
out total cost shipped to compare.

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> I thank-you very much Mr. Ray for your comments and encouragement.
>
> Kim Hetzel.
>
> On Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 9:35 PM Mr. Ray  wrote:
>
>> Ordered from them in the past.  Zero problems.  Circles is an established 
>> online shop in Japan.  If the product/price is rightgo for it.
>>
>> On Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:43:53 PM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I am considering ordering a bicycle accessory from Circles-jp.a web 
>>> store in Japan. 
>>>
>>> https://shop.circles-jp.com/
>>>
>>> What are your thoughts and comments about your experiences ordering from 
>>> them; pros and cons.
>>>
>>> Thank-you.
>>>
>>> Kim Hetzel
>>> Yelm, WA.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Nice brake bits: Shovel Research

[Minh]

thanks for posting this warning, would be good for shovel research to add a 
note on their site to because i feel like there is a pretty big overlap of 
Nitto users that would be interested in this for this exact use case!

On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 6:58:13 AM UTC-4 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: Downtube bosses predicament

[Minh]

oof tough situation.  when you cut the slot and tried to unscrew, did you 
use something besides a screw driver?  like a wrench with a slotted 
socket?  that could give you more leverage.   if you can get a small hole, 
a torx driver could give you more grip, and same deal with leverage.  since 
you are unlikely to need this boss, i'd give it a little bit more effort 
but at some point i'd also stop and just cover it up and leave it alone.  

On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-4 wboe...@gmail.com wrote:

> A hair dryer might give you enough heat to make a difference. 
>
> Thanks for the drill guide tip, John.  I'll definitely use that in the 
> future.
>
> Will
>
> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 2:08 PM JohnS  wrote:
>
>> Hello Ryan,
>>
>> The problem with trying to drill out a hole and using a big enough 
>> easy-out bit to be effective is getting the hole centered. Easy concept, 
>> but hard to do in reality since the drill bit wants to wander from center 
>> until it grabs. Solution, create a guide for the drill bit so that it is 
>> centered. 
>>
>> Details:
>> 1. Sack up 6 or 8 M5 washer and slide them onto a M5 bolt.
>> 2. Using blue tape, tape the washer stack to the shifter boss and remove 
>> bolt.
>> 3. Use a wire size #3 drill bit to drill into the bolt just slightly, 
>> about 1/32 or 1/16 of an inch.
>> 4. Remove washers and drill a suitable hole for an easy-out to be 
>> started, but not too big that the drill hits the bosses treads, still kind 
>> of tricky.
>>
>> The #3 drill bit is snug fit for the M5 washer. A 13/64 bit is loose, so 
>> I won't recommend that. I used this process recently to center a hole on a 
>> 1/2" steel rod so that I could tape it for a M5 bolt. It worked great in my 
>> situation since the rod isn't as hard as a bolt and I wasn't trying to use 
>> an easy-out. Also, I used a drill press (one of my favorite tools).
>>
>> Good luck,
>> John
>>
>> On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 12:44:20 PM UTC-4 ryan.tre...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks all for your suggestions!  I really appreciate it.  I did work on 
>>> this over the weekend, but unfortunately could not get it out.  At first, I 
>>> tried the slotting method - using a Dremel tool to cut a small slot in 
>>> bolt, which I successfully did.  I also added some lube and let it sit 
>>> overnight.  When I went to unscrew it, it wouldn't budge though.  I think 
>>> it's just torqued in there really tight.  I don't have a blow torch, and 
>>> didn't want to make the situation worse by potentially damaging the tubes 
>>> or paint with this method.  It's hard to see in the picture, but there 
>>> really was absolutely nothing to grab onto, it was exactly flush with the 
>>> boss.  I did try hammering it a bit to try to rotate it, but it still 
>>> wouldn't move.  I might just try using some adhesive to glue on the stop on 
>>> that side.  I don't ever plan on putting a shift lever there, so it'll 
>>> probably be ok.  The biggest takeaway for me is to grease up the bolts and 
>>> rotate them in and a out a few times, and to STOP screwing it in when I 
>>> feel a lot of resistance. I am going to be much more careful whenever I 
>>> tighten bolts from now on for sure!
>>>
>>> Ryan
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 12:26:18 PM UTC-7 steve...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Ryan -Oh yeah - been there, done that!Here's one more trick you 
 can try that I've had success with. Start with lube as suggested (maybe 
 lay 
 the frame on its side so gravity can promote penetration of the lube). 
 Apply some "gentle heat" with something like a hair blow dryer. After the 
 lube has had a chance to penetrate and you have it warmed it up use a 
 punch 
 or similar tool (small drift or even a screw driver) and wedge the tip 
 into 
 the dimple your drill bit formed (it looks like you may have one right on 
 the edge of the sheared bolt) Hold the punch with a  firm grasp and begin 
 tapping it with a small hammer. The punch should be angled as much as 
 possible to direct the torque counterclockwise. Tap, tap tap - It will 
 take 
 at least a few dozen strikes. You may want to mask off the surrounding 
 down 
 tube with cardboard and  tape to protect it in case the tip of the punch 
 slips. 

 Let us know what works so we can all learn from your adventure. Happy 
 wrenching!

 On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 5:34:37 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> I did something similar with my 2020 Matthews: overtorqued a dry screw 
> holding a front lowrider to the fork leg boss, and snapping the head off, 
> leaving <1/8" of the shaft protruding. It was just barely enough to grab 
> securely with needle-nose vise grips and with liberal applications of 
> spray 
> lubricant, patience, prayer, and 30 minutes of tiny back-and-forth 
> rotation 
> I got it out without damage to anything.
>
> On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Legos!

[Minh]

i keep reading this title as Rivendell Legolas, disappointed everytime that 
its not :(

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:55:20 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:

> That looks like the box of Duplos (or "Duplo pl") that I bought for my 
> daughter when she was quite young. I recall playing with her building 
> things; better than interminable princess tea parties! Good to know that 
> the raw material kits are still available.
>
> My brother just told me that his son friends used about $2K worth of 
> Playmobil and not Lego to build their civilization, but still more or less 
> general kits and not theme kits, or at least not media theme kits.
>
> On Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 8:58 AM Paul Clifton  wrote:
>
>> Patrick,
>> They still offer plenty of options for buckets of misc bricks: 
>> https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/lego-medium-creative-brick-box-10696
>>
>> I think it's a good balance. The theme sets are great for learning to 
>> follow instructions and developing different spatial thinking skills, and 
>> def get kids excited to build something from their favorite show or movie. 
>> The freestyle sets are great for creativity and exploration.
>>
>> But yeah, millennials really go hard on nostalgia and will spend big 
>> bucks on kits that combine their favorite childhood pastime with their 
>> favorite childhood media.
>>
>> Paul in AR
>>
>> On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 3:43:13 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>>> It has been 16+ years since I bought my daughter little kid/big size 
>>> Legos, but I seem to recall that back in the old days (he said bitterly) 
>>> that Legos were simply standard shapes out of which the child could build 
>>> whatever he or she imagined. I know that 25 years ago or so my then 
>>> elementary school age nephew and a couple of friends built a whole 
>>> civilization out of Legos that lasted several years -- I seem to recall it 
>>> was a mix of violent Viking barbarism and Roman jurisprudence, with its own 
>>> constitution and code of draconian laws. They had not heard of Boxen. Is it 
>>> all theme kits nowadays?
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 12:35 PM Joe Mullins  wrote:
>>>

 https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-lord-of-the-rings-rivendell-10316?icmp=HP-SHH-Standard-VIP_Hero_10316_LOTR_Rivendell_VIP_Live_HP-PR-VIP-YZ0GDAOVIG

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[RBW] Re: FS: Simple One 58 cm, F,F,HS,BB. Dark Green

[Minh]

FWIW as an owner of a green qb, i think thats a fair-ish price.  will be 
sad to see a local nyc QB leave the but hope it goes to a good home

On Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-5 alan lavine wrote:

> Hi All,
> I bought this from a list member but somehow it never gelled for me, in 
> addition it was somewhat redundant with other bikes and I need room for 
> incoming.
>
> Serial # M1011158. I will send fotos once I've cleaned it up a bit but it 
> has the usual nicks and scratches from use but no dings or dents. HS and BB 
> (108 mm) are in good shape. It's dark green and cream accents.
>
> About pricing: not too many sales of these , so hard to find the market 
> value. I guess people are keeping them.How about $850? If this is not 
> right, please let me know.
>
> Also, local sale/pickup preferred VERY strongly, a lot on my plate right 
> now. I'll give a $50 discount and throw in handlebars from my vast 
> collection, haha! Tell me what you like/need. Located on the UWS Manhattan.
>
> Best,
> Alan
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Nitto 32F Rack weight limit?

[Minh]

this has been discussed many times before.  in this age of litigation, 
nitto has always been conservative with their weight ratings, but we're all 
adults and have to make our own decisions.  that said, and keep in mind 
this comes from someone thats been running a nitto mini front for over 10 
years with a basket, you can get away with more weight.  now even i would 
say, if your plan is to bring back 15-20 lbs of whatever often, then thats 
not a good idea (imo), but for occasional heavy loads, its fine.  

my bigger issue with this combo is i think the smaller racks are not wide 
enough of a platform for stability to secure a basket.  i recently switched 
to a nitto/simworks obento rack and its been a little more stable.   

you don't mention what bike you are planning for this, but if its a 
rivendell, most of them do not steer well with a heavy front load, which is 
another reason to keep it light.  


On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 7:18:23 PM UTC-5 zac.te...@gmail.com wrote:

> The pass and stow is nice but im going for something lighter that 
> hopefully sits closer to the headtube. having the load out in front of the 
> axle like that feels too sloppy for me. I think im gonna try the 32f with a 
> beefy strap and just not go too crazy on the load. 
>
> On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:15:05 PM UTC-8 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>
>> This is why I’ve just opted for the five rail rack from Pass & Stow: 
>> 25lbs or less suggested, rated to 50lbs, and can handle 200lbs. I’ll 
>> *never* need all that it can offer tbh.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 4:57:20 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> This is why Riv got Nitto to make a Basket Rack. They kinda backed 
>>> themselves into a world of riders putting big loads in a big basket on a 
>>> little rack on the if-the-wheel-locks-up-things-get-ugly-fast end of the 
>>> bike and...you don't want that. 
>>>
>>> I tried it, I hated the way it affected the steering, I run most of my 
>>> load on the back now. My recommendation is to keep basket loads in the 
>>> range of weight you would normally allow a bar bag to run. And use that 
>>> strap. 
>>>
>>> Joe "safer than sorry" Bernard 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 3:45:22 PM UTC-8 brendonoid wrote:
>>>
 I've never used a rack that wasn't stronger than the M5 stainless steel 
 screws attaching it to the bike.

 Years ago Riv said don't put baskets on this rack. With all sorts of 
 wink wink caveats and the advice to always put a strap around your 
 rack/basket to your handlebar. 
 From memory, Nitto had a lot of issues with the 32f because wald 
 baskets allowed too much leverage on the crown brace and it would fatigue 
 fail. So not really a weight problem but a torque, use case problem. Front 
 racks failing, falling into front wheels is very serious accident bad, 
 something a company would want to legally distance itself from.

 I have never had a Nitto rack come even close to failing and I've put 
 crazy stupid weights on most of them.



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[RBW] Re: Fun film encounter

[Minh]

of course the bike is a big reason why this shot is great, but lets not 
dismiss how much you add to it, overall compostion is great!  i would be 
happy to hang that on my wall, and i'm not even you!

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:52:38 PM UTC-5 weste...@gmail.com wrote:

> About 2 weeks ago I was riding home from work on a cold, grey day and 
> overtook a two friend walking on the multi-use trail on which i commute. I 
> stopped to chat, and one of them got out a camera and asked if she could 
> take some photos -- I said sure... 
>
> She just emailed me this digital image of the print image she took and 
> developed -- she'll being over the actual print this weekend. Neato -- 
> although had I been thinking about the photo instead of chatting I would 
> have flipped the bike around drive-side out!  
>
> Bike is my Clem H 65 cm. 
>
> Julian Westerhout
> Bloomington, IL  
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[RBW] Re: What's up with welded Nitto parts?

[Minh]

i do not know the exact arrangement, but there seems to be a connection 
between this Circles shop and Sim.works here in the US, so that you can 
sometimes find the same item there,.  I've also ordered from them and its 
pretty well sorted, other than high cost of shipping for some items.  

On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 12:29:42 PM UTC-5 jeff dobie wrote:

> I have been looking for a particular Nitto stem for several months with no 
> luck and some how stumbled on this place in Japan Circles bicycle shop 
> https://shop.circles-jp.com/en  shipping was only $22 and they shipped 
> right away via fedex
> On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 3:37:21 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> The way I read it - a completely wild guess - is the supply has been 
>> terrible for years and most of it has gotten too pricey to try to sell. Riv 
>> has been slowly replacing everything welded with cheaper/more plentiful 
>> options, I imagine they're going to keep the forged stems and that's about 
>> it. Guessing! 
>>
>> On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 2:28:29 PM UTC-8 JohnS wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone know what's going on here???
>>>
>>> From Will's January update email...
>>>
>>>  *Anything Nitto makes that's welded might get scarce soon. We still 
>>> have big back racks, fillet stems, bullmoose bars, 32F mini front racks, 
>>> brake hangers, and lugged stems and posts; If you've been eyeing something 
>>> on that list, I'd get it now.*
>>>
>>> That's kind of scary! Nitto parts are my favs.
>>>
>>> JohnS
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

[Minh]

i saw a note in the latest email that mentioned these wings do work with 
the lambda version.  


On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 2:16:38 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote:

> The wings ought to work just fine on the non-monarch models as the only 
> difference, as far as I'm aware, is the addition of the pins from the 
> factory rather than diy. The construction of the pedal appears the same, 
> and it would be silly to change it. 
>
> I never gave these a second though as-is because they're very narrow, not 
> for large feet with shoe soles that are 4-3/4" wide. I'm curious what the 
> overall width and length of the platform with the wings installed is, and 
> so I'll have to Riv to find that out. I mean, it would make too much sense 
> to simply measure it and post it on the sales page sigh . laughter 
> ..but that all makes sense . nonsense will never make sense. 
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 12:02:01 PM UTC-5 Minh wrote:
> i'm a little behind on my riv news, can anyone confirm if these will fit 
> the grip king/lamda, non-monarch pedals too?
>
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Re: [RBW] Lambda Add-ons

[Minh]

i'm a little behind on my riv news, can anyone confirm if these will fit 
the grip king/lamda, non-monarch pedals too?

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:26:11 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote:

> Thanks for posting this pic. I didn't know that Rivendell had the Grip 
> Monarch/King pedal wings made and in stock. Been waiting for them to mount 
> on the Grip Kings I have. Went ahead and ordered the Silver 2 shifters and 
> mounts while I was at it. Should be here tomorrow. 
>
> Thanks,
>
> Reginald Alexis
>
> On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 1:02:31 PM UTC-6 joshm...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Was wondering what this would look like!
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 14, 2023, 8:09 PM J Imler  wrote:
>>
>>> Wood and wings are a go. I used 30mm long bolts due to additional length.
>>>
>>> [image: image1 (1).jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

[Minh]

another vote for the touring Canti rear/ Neo retro front set up,  though 
one caveat, i recently swapped out front racks, and the new one has a fork 
tang thats a little higher, requiring a very long straddle cable, braking 
has been fine but in my mind feels a little less stopping power.  

On Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:20:36 AM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:

> John - I like the combination very much, but I don't think it is 
> significantly *better* than other brake set-ups, and do not necessarily 
> champion this set-up over others. I went this route because (a) I, too, 
> felt bad leaving the QB brake stop bridge hanging out all alone, and (b) 
> had another bike that was in need of only one Minimoto (a 92 XO1 calipered 
> frame with a 93 XO1 canti'd fork) and after a parts shuffle across 3 
> (mostly) canti'd bikes, I ended up with one spare Minimoto.
>
> I'll say that the Minimotos and Motolites have a sharper, crisper, more 
> abrupt stopping action than the Touring and/or Neo Retros. That is not to 
> say that the latter pair are 'bad' at stopping - they're marvelous and 
> strong - but the transition feel is slower/smoother. When running a combo 
> of Minimoto front + Touring rear, the difference in brake feel is not funny 
> or weird or all that noticeable. I suppose there's slightly less wheel lock 
> with the Touring out back, but this isn't a dominant factor for me.
>
> I personally would recommend the Touring/Neo Retro for road riding; and 
> Minimotos for more off-road/trail action, and/or/especially in cases where 
> quick-hard-steep stopping is desired. I save my Motolites for my 26" 
> dedicated trail bike. 
>
> Last item - aesthetically speaking (YMMV, don't @ me!)
> Minimotos look sick with knobbies
> Touring/Neo Retro look sick with knobbies
> Touring/Neo Retro look sick with slicks
> Minimotos look just ok with slicks, but sick with 45mm fenders + slicks
>
> Everyone's got different brake feelings and experiences, these are mine, 
> hope they help.
>
> Patch in NYC
>
>
> On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 5:50:15 PM UTC-8 JohnS wrote:
>
>> Thank you everyone for the tips/advice. I'm not planning to have a rear 
>> rack on this bike, so the brake arm extension isn't an issue. Also I may or 
>> may not mount the fenders that I have, my Crust LB-canti has them so not a 
>> priority to have them on the QB.
>>
>> Patch, so how do you like the touring/minimoto combination? Would say it 
>> was better or as good as other brake set ups?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> JohnS
>>
>> On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 2:56:39 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:
>>
>>> I use Paul's Touring on the rear and Minimotos on the front on my QB. 
>>> The Minimotos clear a VO Smooth 45mm fender just fine.
>>> I agree that not using the canti stop bridge on the rear is a little 
>>> sad, but one could get creative and mount a light there if you preferred to 
>>> run a Minimoto on the rear as well.
>>>
>>> Patch in NYC
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] FS: Paul Moon Units

[Minh]

wow, i'm glad these sold so fast because i would have been sorely tempted!

On Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8:37:46 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> These are sold, pending payment. 
>
> Thanks, Eliot. These were an extra set I had intended for a build but went 
> with something else — the most basic Dia Compe hanger with black spray 
> paint overspray on them. I did not do the spray painting, took them off a 
> 1985 Bridgestone MB-3. 
>
> I'll continue to run Moon Units on my Appaloosa but I've decided generally 
> their look is not for me. 
>
> On Monday, January 2, 2023 at 8:47:38 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Dang. What a deal. What are you using instead ? Motolites ?
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at 3:12 PM Eric Marth  wrote:
>>
>>> A pair of kinda polished Paul moon units. $50 shipped :)
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_4600.JPG]
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_4604.JPG]
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_4605.JPG]
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[RBW] Re: FS: Fancy Leather things (Brooks Bags, QP Shoes), Sugino XD2, Silca Pumps, random parts

[Minh]

thanks for bringing this back up as it helped me sell the pumps.  apologies 
to group for not updating, i'll do that now.  

the only items availble above are the Brooks leather bags, if anyone is 
interested please reach out privately and we can work something out, thanks!


On Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:20:33 AM UTC-5 Davey Two Shoes wrote:

> are the brake levers and crankset still available? What is the crank 
> length?
>
> On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 5:42:29 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote:
>
>> i am in brooklyn by prospect park (and in chelsea 1-2x a week) if you 
>> want to meet in person!  i'm open to offers if you think i'm asking too 
>> much!  thanks for looking!
>>
>> shipping is extra but it should be between $7-$12 
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6
>>
>> Random Parts 
>>
>> $75: Sugino XD2 cranks, chain guard, 40, 32. Some scuffs from heel on the 
>> arms, take a look at pics for teeth wear 
>>
>> $20: Phil Wood front hub, used. this is an oldie, i had the matching 
>> oil-can rear at one point and sold the bike. if someone has a matching rear 
>> wheel and promise to reunite it, just pay shipping
>>
>> $50: a pair of silca impero frame pumps, one in chrome, one in brushed 
>> silver. tbh, i never pumped a tire with these, they were always for show. a 
>> few scuffs and scratches. the silver one compresses to about 20.5", the 
>> chrome one 19.5". 
>>
>> $make an offer: a few random bits, non-aero dura-ace levers, mks pedals 
>> (one missing a tab). offer whatever you think is fair. 
>>
>> $120: Quoc Fixed Leather Cycling Shoes 
>>
>> A review here: 
>> https://road.cc/content/review/170336-quoc-pham-new-fixed-shoes
>>
>> I ordered these from overseas and am a little heartbroken that they are a 
>> touch too narrow. they are a beautiful brown leather, flat sole only, does 
>> not work with clips. i wear an 11 in dress shoes and these 45 are a little 
>> too tight. 
>>
>> $20 Brooks Challenge Saddle bag, black (the tubular one): this ones is 
>> well used, straps are stretched and one of the buckle bolts was replaced 
>> with a nut and bolt. 
>>
>> $30 Brooks Victoria Saddle Bag, yellow/mustard. This ones a bit odd, the 
>> idea is that you would slide it over your saddle and the back part hangs 
>> down, and when you got to your destination you would slide it off and carry 
>> it like a purse. In reality it doesnt really work well as either, but cute 
>> idea, well made, still works as a shoulder bag 
>>
>> These next two were a collab that brooks did a few years back with the 
>> Royal College of Art in London (RCA), here’s a cool video, 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rL_3gMvghY=emb_logo 
>>
>> they are so nice that I only mounted them a handful of times and don’t 
>> even have a picture of them on any of my bikes. Both have a few small 
>> scratches from being handled or mounted. 
>>
>> $95 Brooks B4 Frame Bag, honey brown: some reference pictures,
>> https://vcoregon.com/products/brooks-england-b4-leather-frame-bag This 
>> mounts to the bike in the corner of the frame. About the same size as the D 
>> shaped bags. 
>>
>> $95 Brooks B1 saddle bag, honey brown: some reference pics, 
>> https://www.modernbike.com/brooks-b1-small-bag---moulded-saddle-bag---honey, 
>> this one is a little more practical, turns into a decent shoulder bag/purse 
>> off the bike. Don’t think I ever mounted/used this. 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: 1/4 scale Bleriot

[Minh]

lol you got me marty, i was really hoping for a mini-bleriot.   i seen 
these junior size Bianchi track bikes that are just so cute, i'd get one 
just to hang it on the wall!

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9:28:34 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, 
Stewartstown PA wrote:

> Well, it does have two wheels...truly a thing of beauty - something I 
> think we can all appreciate. 
>
> Bleriot 
>
> Marty
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Pedals, MKS XC Bear Trap III vs. MKS Bubble Pedals

[Minh]

i have the bubbly (in copper, had to order from japan last year), and they 
do spin crazy with your hand, but i'm not really sure if there is a lot of 
value to this?  

one thing i'd like to hear is people's feedback on the bubbly and hot 
spots, IMHO, i can feel the edges of the bubbly cage more than my lambda 
pedals.   but then i ride in soft sneakers.  

On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10:26:43 AM UTC-5 maxcr wrote:

> Thank you everyone for your replies, here's my takeaway after reading your 
> comments and taking apart the bear traps to make sure they were properly 
> greased and tightened (full disclosure this is the first pedal I take 
> apart):
>
> I found this video from Ron: https://youtu.be/sjGrbm2XxhM - take a look 
> at minute 5:10 - mine definitely don't spin like that, but I'm not sure 
> why, maybe they'll get smoother with use, since these are brand new out of 
> the box.
>
> It does seem like Simworks Bubbly & sealed cartridge will feel way 
> smoother than Bear Traps period, but that might not translate to any 
> improved feeling when pedaling. Also, the consensus is that Bear Traps are 
> ok/good pedals.
>
> Thanks again, I'll install them and see how they feel.
>
> Max
>
> On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9:29:22 AM UTC-5 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> The bear trap will get smoother over time but never match the Bubbly, the 
>> Bubbly is the smoothest pedal I’ve ever seen. I prefer the larger platform 
>> of the Bubbly (they are on my commuter) but haven’t bought a set to replace 
>> my bear trap pedals on my Susie. Nothing wrong with the bear traps at all. 
>>
>> On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:49:46 AM UTC-8 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> Max,  your description sounds like they may be adjusted too tight, 
>>> and/or you're simply noticing a difference between the open and cartridge 
>>> bearings. Most pedals that I've owned didn't come with much grease either. 
>>> More grease until it oozes out the sides !  Then make sure the bearing 
>>> isn't loaded too much. Pedals from the factory are no guarantee of proper 
>>> adjustment, not unlike Shimano hubs. 
>>>
>>> As for the ability to spin, as long as it spins freely, it'll spin 
>>> freely. Don't bother comparing the "feel" to cartridge bearing hubs because 
>>> they're not cartridge bearings in the hubs. Neither bearing type means one 
>>> will spin better or worse than the other.
>>> On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:50:12 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>>>
 I have the OG Suntours and they spin for days. Get a rebuilt pair plus 
 add some vintage charm!

 On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:22:36 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:

> Hey Max,
>
> Can't speak to the "why" aspect, but you're not crazy in your 
> observation.
>
> We have (3) pairs of the BL BT III and (1) pair of the Bubbly pedals 
> and they're not in the same category. Not to say there's anything wrong 
> with the Bear Traps, but the Bubbly pedals are on an entirely different 
> level.
>
> That said, either option good and you shouldn't regret your decision, 
> you did what works for the time being and maybe later on down the road 
> you 
> get to try the alternative, but I wouldn't dwell on it all that much.
>
> Jared in SLO
>
> On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:05:10 PM UTC-8 maxcr wrote:
>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I decided to get new pedals for the bike I'm building. First I went 
>> to my LBS (Cambridge Bicycles) and they suggested the Simworks Bubbly 
>> pedals - I really liked the spin on them and the looks, but 
>> unfortunately 
>> they only had the olives in stock. They sent me to the Simworks website, 
>> but the polished were sold out. (Their next order was going to be in 
>> about 
>> a month at best)
>>
>> Reading through the forum I saw good comments on the Blue Lug Bear 
>> Trap III and ordered them in silver. 
>>
>> They arrived today and I'm surprised because they feel much less 
>> smooth than the bubbly ones. To be fair they are much less expensive $62 
>> vs 
>> $100 but still, is this normal?
>>
>> Is it the lack of sealed bearings that affects rotational performance?
>>
>> Will I feel a real difference if I go with one over the other?
>>
>> Thanks for your opinions and knowledge.
>>
>> Max in Boston
>>
>

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[RBW] 2 arm mounting for front racks

[Minh]

hi sorry for the odd phrasing wasn't sure how to describe this.  
for folks that use a front rack that have 2 arms/rods coming off it (like 
this obento rack) 

what is the thinking on mounting to the fork?  in these pictures, they 
converge to a single point--maybe because this bike only has a single 
mount.   but since my fork has no mounts and i need to use clamps, should i 
do it the same or should i double up and use two clamps?  one higher and 
one lower?  

or anyone have other musings on this? 

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[RBW] Re: The Bombadil on Ebay

[Minh]

wow, now thats a customer color, and imo a little non-rivish but stands 
out!   you got to be bold to put down an order for a color like that 
instead of the more traditional ones, bravo to whoever got it!

On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 9:24:07 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:

> oh wow...that is gorgeous...i always thought a butter yellow frame would 
> be sweet. those lugs. 
>
> maybe milk chocolate brown for HT and contrasts...but...nah...I like it 
> the way it is.
>
> APPROVE as BL would say
>
> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:45:38 PM UTC-6 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
>
>> Such a SICK frame. That’s what I want next. Easily the most beautiful Riv 
>> frame to me. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 4:37:25 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> So. Many. LUGS!
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 4:01:16 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 And just because I think every thread benefits from pictures, here are 
 a few from the listing. 

 [image: s-l1600.jpg]

 [image: s-l1600-1.jpg]
 On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:59:42 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:

> That thing sold *fast*. There was another Bombadill up this week with 
> a bid but someone went ahead and hit Buy It Now. 
> On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 8:12:55 AM UTC-5 James wrote:
>
>> I'm so curious who bought the beautiful Bombadil that was on ebay 
>> recently.  The frame only, in a beautiful yellow, with the lng 
>> diagonal 
>> tube.I've never seen one like it and I think if I ever get my appaloosa 
>> custom painted I will go with a bright yellow
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Annual Head-Badge Poster Update

[Minh]

super cool.  has anyone found a place that would make a nice print of 
this?  for IRL sharing?

On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 2:17:50 PM UTC-5 amill...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Marty,
>
> I appreciate that you do this every year! It looks great.
>
> Best,
>
> Aaron in El Paso
>
> On Nov 30, 2022, at 09:33, David Person  wrote:
>
> Yet again, great job and thank you for sharing.
>
>
> On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:19:37 AM UTC-8 Marty Gierke, 
> Stewartstown PA wrote:
>
>> [image: Riv Badge Poster small 120122.jpg]
>>
>> On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:16:44 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, 
>> Stewartstown PA wrote:
>>
>>> Had some time to update the poster, and made a number of changes to keep 
>>> things interesting. Hope you all like it.
>>>
>>>1. Highlighted the very first Rivendell badge (cast pewter) front 
>>>and center and larger than life.
>>>2. Swapped in a new version of the Riv badge in purple at the top 
>>>left - I had not seen this one before. I like it!
>>>3. Brought back the Heron badge. I LOVE it! 
>>>4. Swapped in a different version of the Roadeo badge - this time in 
>>>blue.  
>>>5. Added the latest badge: the "Roaduno" even though it's not being 
>>>sold yet. 
>>>6. Enlarged the entire poster to 18X24 to accommodate all the 
>>>badges. Frames are standard for this size print. 
>>>
>>> I keep thinking this will be the last update,  but if RIvendell 
>>> continues to add new models I'm duty bound to plug ahead. 
>>>
>>> As always, here's the link to the hi-res file on Flickr. Download and 
>>> print to your heart's content! Enjoy the holiday season and every ride 
>>> throughout the year!
>>>
>>> Rivendell Badge Poster File 
>>> 
>>>
>>> Marty
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Widest tires on green Quickbeam?

[Minh]

IIRC when i used the P45, i think i was at around 35-37mm on the tires and 
it was tight, fiddly.   i've seen someone with one using the flat wood 
fenders (fancy i know) and that was a little bit easier due to the profile 
of the fenders.  

On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:33:23 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:

> Nice! I do like those silver QBs with the blue decals...and the fender 
> set-up looks perfect
>
> On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 8:22:31 AM UTC-6 Patch T wrote:
>
>> On my 56cm Silver QB I currently have VO Smooth 45mm fenders installed 
>> and am riding 38mm Gravelking slicks. 
>>
>> Set-up was real easy, with no crimping, surgery, magic/sorcery, or 
>> exceptional skill required. Was not my first fender install, nor am I a 
>> pro-mechanic. I rode a whole winter + subsequent year with no problems so 
>> far. (Before, I had an orange 54cm QB and used SKS P55s - those I had to 
>> bend, and came off forever when I switched sizes in 2020)
>>
>> So the clearance with my set-up works, but it is what you would expect 
>> from such a tight tire-to-guard gap. I feel fine about it because this 
>> iteration of my QB does not see much off-road or mud. I use PDW safety tabs 
>> for potential stick pick-ups, and also because it makes rear wheel removal 
>> easier (although the photo attached was taken before the front set of tabs 
>> went on early winter 2021).
>>
>> If I recall correctly, plastic fenders tend to move around more while 
>> riding than aluminum, and create occasional rub when using limit-pushing 
>> tire widths. Worth considering.
>>
>> (An anecdote: Paul Minimotos clear the fenders just fine, and play with 
>> that front Nitto 32F rack nicely. There's a Touring Canti on the rear 
>> because another bike has the matching Minimoto on *its* fork.)
>>
>> Patch, who'll be using mudflaps in NYC this winter.
>>
>>
>> [image: image3 (2).jpeg]
>>
>>>
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[RBW] Re: WTB: randoneur style bag for front rack

[Minh]

Hi Jon

congrats!  are you asking for a bag that would work with the rack decaleur, 
or one that sits on the rack--like the fabs chest?   
Have you ridden a this bike (or another riv) with a large front bag?   as a 
fellow QB owner who loads a bunch in my front rack, the steering can be a 
bit of a surprise!  

enjoy, and welcome!

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:43:36 PM UTC-4 freem...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hello!
>
>  I just bought an early 2000's Quickbeam which I've added VO's Randonneur 
> Front Rack with Integrated Decaleur. Does anyone have a bag for sale that  
> would work with this rack? I'm also open to recommendations and opinions on 
> what bag i should be looking at. I'm lusting over Fabio's Chest (lol) 
> -small size- to give you an idea of what I'm imagining would work for me.
>
> I want a bag that can carry some essentials for city commuting and  could 
> also handle the extra item here or there in addition.
>
> Thanks everyone,
>
> -Jon in San Francisco 
>

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[RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

[Minh]

you're responses are going to be a little skewed by asking on this group, 
as most of us have decided that 'worth it' are based on other things beside 
$$ value.   from a functional standpoint you can get other brakes that are 
more affordable and function nearly the same.   if you want to split the 
difference consider forgoing the brakes and treating yourself to the 
levers, they will bring you a little bit of joy everytime you touch them 
and remind you about the person that gave you the gift.  

there's no wrong decision here, its really personal so do what feels right 
to you regardless of what others may say, welcome and enjoy!

On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 6:08:52 PM UTC-4 velomann wrote:

> They are absolutely worth the money in terms of quality, function, and 
> supporting a great company. I own and use every type of brake Paul makes, 
> and lots of others and the Motolites combined with the Paul levers are 
> absolutely the best rim brakes I have ever used. And yes I disagree that 
> they are difficult to set up, especially compared to many older canti 
> brakes out there. The two-nut system all Paul brakes use is (to my mind) 
> intuitive and once you get it, all Paul rim brakes set up basically the 
> same way. 
> And the Motolites are one of the only rim brakes that allows you to 
> (within reason) swap wheel sizes. I can run 700c wheels on my 650b Sam 
> Hillborne no problem (except removing the fenders.)
> I do recommend purchasing the Paul Bottle Opener tool 
> https://www.paulcomp.com/shop/service-parts/tools/bottle-opener/
> Yes you can adjust Paul brake tension with a 15mm box wrench or cone 
> wrench, but the angle and width that matches the Paul brake nut is really 
> helpful and it's a nice tool to keep in you on-bike kit.
>
> Mike M
>
> On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 10:52:35 AM UTC-7 Bill Fulford wrote:
>
>> I was recently gifted $500 to Rivendell. My plan was to upgrade my 2007 
>> Atlantis with Paul brakes and levers. I placed the order only to read later 
>> that the brakes are sold per wheel. That’s  more than I wanted to spend. So 
>> before I call Rivendell tomorrow morning to cancel I’m wondering how folks 
>> feel about these brakes? I would be ordering the linear pull brake with 
>> love levers. Are they worth it?
>
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[RBW] FS: Fancy Leather things (Brooks Bags, QP Shoes), Sugino XD2, Silca Pumps, random parts

[Minh]

i am in brooklyn by prospect park (and in chelsea 1-2x a week) if you want 
to meet in person!  i'm open to offers if you think i'm asking too much!  
thanks for looking!

shipping is extra but it should be between $7-$12 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6

Random Parts 

$75: Sugino XD2 cranks, chain guard, 40, 32. Some scuffs from heel on the 
arms, take a look at pics for teeth wear 

$20: Phil Wood front hub, used. this is an oldie, i had the matching 
oil-can rear at one point and sold the bike. if someone has a matching rear 
wheel and promise to reunite it, just pay shipping

$50: a pair of silca impero frame pumps, one in chrome, one in brushed 
silver. tbh, i never pumped a tire with these, they were always for show. a 
few scuffs and scratches. the silver one compresses to about 20.5", the 
chrome one 19.5". 

$make an offer: a few random bits, non-aero dura-ace levers, mks pedals 
(one missing a tab). offer whatever you think is fair. 

$120: Quoc Fixed Leather Cycling Shoes 

A review here: 
https://road.cc/content/review/170336-quoc-pham-new-fixed-shoes

I ordered these from overseas and am a little heartbroken that they are a 
touch too narrow. they are a beautiful brown leather, flat sole only, does 
not work with clips. i wear an 11 in dress shoes and these 45 are a little 
too tight. 

$20 Brooks Challenge Saddle bag, black (the tubular one): this ones is well 
used, straps are stretched and one of the buckle bolts was replaced with a 
nut and bolt. 

$30 Brooks Victoria Saddle Bag, yellow/mustard. This ones a bit odd, the 
idea is that you would slide it over your saddle and the back part hangs 
down, and when you got to your destination you would slide it off and carry 
it like a purse. In reality it doesnt really work well as either, but cute 
idea, well made, still works as a shoulder bag 

These next two were a collab that brooks did a few years back with the 
Royal College of Art in London (RCA), here’s a cool video, 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rL_3gMvghY=emb_logo 

they are so nice that I only mounted them a handful of times and don’t even 
have a picture of them on any of my bikes. Both have a few small scratches 
from being handled or mounted. 

$95 Brooks B4 Frame Bag, honey brown: some reference pictures,
https://vcoregon.com/products/brooks-england-b4-leather-frame-bag This 
mounts to the bike in the corner of the frame. About the same size as the D 
shaped bags. 

$95 Brooks B1 saddle bag, honey brown: some reference pics, 
https://www.modernbike.com/brooks-b1-small-bag---moulded-saddle-bag---honey, 
this one is a little more practical, turns into a decent shoulder bag/purse 
off the bike. Don’t think I ever mounted/used this. 

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Re: [RBW] New Bike Day (last week) A New to me Quickbeam

[Minh]

hey bill looks great, and the pre-scratch & dent frames can be a little 
liberating, but even with the parts bin build, a quickbeam is always gonna 
look great!

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:14:07 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> That's an interesting project. The Puritan in me insists on "One Ring One 
> Cog One God" (and no g-d freewheel) as an old t-shirt from the fixie fad 
> era proclaimed, but I also have worked up devious ways to have my 
> single-fixed gear cake and multiple gear options to eat too.
>
> As to the contest, best ss touring/commuter/all rounder/beater ride for 
> the dollar, I have to recall one that got away, that early '90s rigid 
> top-end Diamond Back Axis Team (beautifully tapered, skinny straight leg 
> fork; no one can tell me that straight forks can't be beautiful) that I 
> converted with ENO hub to a 64" fixed gear all rounder with 60 mm Big 
> Apples. Perfectly neutral handling, high bb allowing you to pedal the 170 
> mm cranks around corners, tires that rolled acceptably on pavement, floated 
> over sand, and shrugged off goatheads even though this was 10 years before 
> good sealants. All this was achieved largely for the cost of the ENO hub, 
> as my brother gave me a family deal on the frameset and I had the other 
> bits lying around; but it has been too long for me to recall a total.
>
> I think this project beat out even that other low-cost fixed/ss project 
> using an early-gen Raleigh Technium sports tourer.
>
> On Sun, Jul 17, 2022 at 1:41 PM Bill Lindsay  wrote:
>
>> A while back I posted a WTB for a 58cm Quickbeam.  I finally found a 
>> frameset/wheelset on a trade.  It had all been ridden pretty hard as a 
>> commuter, and that pre-installed beausage kind of liberated me from some of 
>> the usual perfectionist tendencies that I have with my builds.  
>>
>> A thread over on iBob showed off a ~$3000 Pro's Closet listing of a 
>> Vanilla branded "single speed tourer", and one of the responders suggested 
>> that we should have a build-off: build the nicest single speed tourer you 
>> can for the minimum amount of money.  
>>
>> In response to that challenge I threw together a one-day build using 
>> entirely stuff laying around in my parts collection.  Particularly 
>> iconoclastic details include a gold anodized Nitto Pearl 11 stem, a heavily 
>> modified brakeset, and handlebar tape entirely fashioned from remnants.  
>> Anyway, if you want to have a look, I've got a flickr album:
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/albums/72177720300383026
>>
>> It's actually a 6-speed single speed.  In the album, there are 35/38 
>> chainrings, a 20/22 Dos/ENO freewheel on one side and a 17T fixed cog on 
>> the other.  I did some calculations targeted at utilizing the generously 
>> long Quickbeam dropouts, and decided I can get away with 40/34 chainrings, 
>> which I also had on-hand on the chainring board.  I have a 16/18 freewheel 
>> on the way, and then I'll convert it to an 8-speed singlespeed, with gears 
>> ranging from 43 to 69 inches.  
>>
>> There's another order in the works to make this 'Beam even weirder, but 
>> that project is a few weeks out.  We'll see if this build concept makes its 
>> way onto a Roaduno.  
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
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[RBW] Re: FS: 57cm Sam Hillborne frameset

[Minh]

i had to do a double take as i sold an orange one like this with an 
identical leather top tube protector a few weeks ago, but AFAIK my old one 
is still on the east coast.  

can confirm that mine was from velo orange and this one looks very similar

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:46:55 PM UTC-4 phoen...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks, Dustin! 
>
> It was already on the bike when I received it a few years back. It’s made 
> of thick leather and I believe it to be from Velo Orange. I could be wrong 
> though. I’ve come close to removing it a few times, but it adds some 
> functional personality to the bike, so I’ve just left it.
> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 11:13:16 AM UTC-7 Dustin wrote:
>
>> Great looking Sam!  What are you using as a top tube protector?
>>
>> D
>>
>> On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 12:14:01 PM UTC-4 phoen...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all, 
>>>
>>> I have an orange Sam Hillborne frame/fork/headset for sale. This is a 
>>> 57cm from 2009 requiring a 27.2 seat post.
>>>
>>> Overall the bike is in great shape. No rust, dents, dings or anything of 
>>> the sort. Usual wear associated with a bike that gets ridden, but nothing 
>>> specific to speak of. Pretty nice clearances for larger tires on this 
>>> model. 90% of the time I’ve owned the bike I ran Compass Snoqualmie Pass 
>>> tires under SKS P50 fenders. 
>>>
>>> I have a 91.5 PBH and the saddle height in the photos is 79.5. The bike 
>>> is still built up, so I provided a few pics of various set-ups over the 
>>> years. If you’d like to see a closeup of something specific, just reach out 
>>> off list and I’ll provide as many photos as you need. 
>>>
>>> I’d like to avoid shipping if possible, and would like to try for a 
>>> local(ish) sale in Sacramento, CA. But, if we have to ship, we can work 
>>> that out. 
>>>
>>> Asking $1100 + shipping via Paypal (buyer covers any PP fees please)
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_8478.jpg][image: IMG_7328.jpg][image: IMG_4107.jpg]
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Supernova E3 pro2...but dont want to run the rear light?

[Minh]

i have an older supernova and mine, the wiring for the rear tailight is 
hardwired, and i can't see how you would disconnect it short of opening it 
up, which would also be a serious modification. i know you said no cutting, 
but if you cut off the wire and leave a fews inches you could undo it 
later.  other PITA is that my supernova also ONLY works with their tail 
light. 

but if cutting is out of the question, consider a different light.   FWIW, 
i recently bought a generic LED dynamo light from aliexpress for a 
different bike and for $30 its pretty competitive with more expensive ones, 
i've also owned an Edelux and a few B


On Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 3:51:55 PM UTC-4 jinxed wrote:

> Lighting is one area that completely baffles me. Well, anything involving 
> electricity for that matter, so I generally rely on those with more 
> experience lest I end up cooking myself or the electronics.
>
> Here's what I have on hand to work with. SP SV-8 front hub, Supernova E3 2 
> pro front light, Nitto rack or equivalent, rechargeable rear LED of some 
> sort. Fork has provisions for internal wiring hub to light, frame has no 
> considerations.
>
> Most of my riding is during daylight. When I need a light, it will 
> primarily be off road and for purposes of seeing, not being seen. I have 
> several extremely capable rechargeable rear lights for use when needed, so 
> I don't want to permanently route cables to the back of the bike. That 
> said, the E3 light has dedicated rear wiring I need to deal with. Can the 
> rear wires be "unplugged" or are they soldered in? I don't want to ruin the 
> light by clipping them off. I know they're not absolutely needed for the 
> front to operate since I've never had a rear light attached and it worked 
> great.
>
> Any better wisdom on dealing with the wiring? Am I better off ditching the 
> E3 and going with a "simpler" front only model? If that's the case, any 
> recommendations for something that would suit the need, preferably in 
> silver?
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: front carrying options for 2022

[Minh]

hey all thanks for comments.  i guess part of me asking is that this 
classic combo does feel a little 'old fashioned', but it is super versatile 
and the shopsack is like a perfect fit for the basket.   i just pass all 
these cool looking front bag options!

i may be exaggerating a little bit the shimmy and wobble, its hard to nail 
down but sometimes it feels like the load will start shifting and 
osciliating, its never out of control but it does make me sit-up and pay 
attention--i can feel 'something'.  John, makes a good point, this bike 
does have pretty serious front wheel flop, so it could be that i'm feeling 
too.

 the basket is held on at the moment with a mix of zipties and straps, but 
maybe i can stiffen things up with some cross support?  How are people 
attaching the baskets? 

Re: the perilous part, i know that Riv/Nitto are very conservtive with both 
weight, and warnings about using the racks as support for a handlebar bag 
instead of a static load.  and i am as nuts as all of you, when i had a 
platrack on this setup i carried a car batttery and watermelon in my 139 
basket!  

Stephen, which front rack are you using for the 139?  

Again thanks for all the thoughts, will try to be more aware of weight vs 
wobble feel.  i've been riding to work so its pretty much the same load, 
but will focus on it more!  


On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:52:15 AM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:

> I also think your setup looks good Minh, I'm a big fan of the shop sack & 
> 137 combo, however I use the nitto m1 rack. In my experience i think there 
> is always going to be some degree of flex when you have a rack 
> combined with swept back bars and a quill stem, especially as your load 
> weight goes up. I think of it as compounding flex points: a little in the 
> rack struts, a little in the quill length, and a little in the bar. It gets 
> more noticeable as each of these lengths get longer. I have a basket setup 
> on my ram with albastache bars and a really short 50mm technomic and the 
> flex isn't noticeable unless im carrying a lot of weight. 
>
> I also have an appaloosa set up with a large basket rack and a 139. I 
> initially ran losco's with an 11cm stem, which felt really noodly with any 
> decent weight in it, switched to the riv bull moose and it stiffened up 
> considerably. 
>
> I've also tried the carradice/bxb/fabs style bag up front and I'd say it 
> reduces wobble. It may effect handling in other ways but it seems to me to 
> be less flexy since you are torquing the front load directly through the 
> handlebars instead of handlebars -> stem -> steer tube/fork -> rack. 
> however, I still tend to prefer the shopsack basket combo because I like to 
> just pick up the bag and go whenever I park the bike.
>
> ...
>
> I just read your post again and maybe this isn't really addressing the 
> issue, if its more a problem of the bike shimmying at higher speeds. I've 
> experienced that on some lighter tubed bikes, i never really had a solution 
> beyond carrying less weight. 
> On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:45:57 AM UTC-4 Steven Sweedler wrote:
>
>> Another thing to try and eliminate shimmy is to use a fork crown mounted 
>> brake cable stop instead of the one at the headset. Its worked for me on 
>> several bikes and now its all I use. Steve
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 10:27 AM 'John Hawrylak' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>>> From your pictures, your front rack/basket seems to be set up as good as 
>>> it can be, i.e., the rack is as low as possible and all the weight is on 
>>> the rack, none is on the bars.  I do not see any improvements there
>>>
>>> So the shimmy is likely caused by the amount of weight on the front and 
>>> the high trail & flop inherent in you QB.  The QB seems to be a 56 or 58cm 
>>> frame and per the RBW specs on Cyclofiend ( Cyclofiend: RBW: Frame 
>>> Geometry Archive Info 
>>> <http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/geometry.html#saluki> ) HTA is 72.5°, 
>>> rake is 4.5cm & with 32-622 tires, giving a 62mm trail and 18mm flop.  The 
>>> trail and flop are both high, and combined with the front weight, is a 
>>> likely cause of the shimmy.
>>>
>>> Suggestions
>>> Shift some of the front weight to the rear saddle bag to reduce front 
>>> weight, and balance the load better
>>>
>>> Use a needle bearing headset, or a HS with needle bearings on the 
>>> bottom.  
>>>
>>> John Hawrylak
>>> Woodstown NJ 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 12:00:22 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote:
>>>
>>>> hey all, i've been using my QB more now, and started to think about how

Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

[Minh]

oof Justin, good catch.  Saturday is out for me too, but i could do Sunday 
and prefer on the early-ish side, hopefull that leaves things open enough 
for other activities later in the day.  I'll leave that option up for 
further discussion over the next week or so and we can try and lock it in 
next week? 


On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 1:19:06 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, 
NY) wrote:

> Just realized that Sunday is Father's Day, so probably no go for me 
>
> On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 12:48 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY <
> kaivi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> With kids in the mix, I always consider planning grownup activities a 
>> long shot, so I'm not to be planned around...
>> But that Saturday has become a no go (skate date with my younger, music 
>> performance for my older). Sunday is tentatively wide open though!
>> aside from ride planning, if anyone wants some braze-ons cooked to their 
>> frames, I'm looking for some practice (I've even got braze-ons!)
>> -Kai
>>
>> On Friday, June 3, 2022 at 10:47:33 AM UTC-4 jeffrey kane wrote:
>>
>>> Same as Patch - but yeah, would love to join so will circle back if I 
>>> can make it.
>>>
>>> On Friday, June 3, 2022 at 8:00:07 AM UTC-4 Patch T wrote:
>>>
>>>> I might be out of town. If I'm not out of town, I'd love to join!
>>>>
>>>> Patch
>>>> E. Wburg
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 9:07:44 PM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, 
>>>> NY) wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I would love to join. Let me check the calendar and get back to you 
>>>>> guys. Later preferable for me too, Kai. 
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 3:35 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY <
>>>>> kaivi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Forts and friends! https://photos.app.goo.gl/pcwSpzmpWEvBTixM7 <—ft. 
>>>>>> Tilden awhile back, with the good graffiti 
>>>>>> That’s an always fun trip, when you thinking to start? I’d be able to 
>>>>>> do a later in the day ride, leaving after 2:30ish?, but with so much to 
>>>>>> see 
>>>>>> out there, I would understand if that were too late a start
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 4:20:28 PM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I will be out of town but would love to another time. Never did that 
>>>>>>> ride!
>>>>>>> Alan
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jun 2, 2022, at 3:58 PM, Minh  wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> hey all bringing this to the top.  i have a free weekend 18th-19th, 
>>>>>>> so proposing a ride down to Far Rockaway, anyone else around want to 
>>>>>>> join?  
>>>>>>> Ride down, stop at Fort for pictures, get some tacos or other beach 
>>>>>>> food.  
>>>>>>>  could do Sat or Sunday, or even Monday if you have the day off!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8:32:06 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy 
>>>>>>> (Brooklyn, NY) wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> LIC would work for me. $100 per month per person? I'd prob be 
>>>>>>>> willing to go higher depending on the space, how many other people 
>>>>>>>> join, 
>>>>>>>> etc. 
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6:54:16 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I appreciate all leads and ideas. On the listings project, 
>>>>>>>>> mentioned above, there are some spaces in LIC, an area I hadn't 
>>>>>>>>> thought 
>>>>>>>>> about.
>>>>>>>>> This may be an unreasonable question right now, until we have 
>>>>>>>>> something specific to consider, but does anyone have an idea of how 
>>>>>>>>> much 
>>>>>>>>> they would be able/willing to contribute to this? It might help in 
>>>>>>>>> limiting 
>>>>>>>>> the options. VERY rough ballpark figure, of course, with no 
>>>>>>>>> obligations at 
&

[RBW] front carrying options for 2022

[Minh]

hey all, i've been using my QB more now, and started to think about how i 
carry things on the front of my bike.  i'm pretty settled on a rivy 
shopsack+ wald137 basket + nitto mini front (with a safety strap!).  I know 
this is a little perilous according to the stated specs, so would consider 
other options.  

I'm mostly happy with this, i do get a little bit of wobble or shimmy.  
 But i also feel like this is how i've always done things so curious how 
other people are carry things--particularly on front of teh bike.  For 
example i see all these Fabio's Chest running around, is it better to carry 
stuff off the bar?   Larger porter racks and bags?

This bike is my high security storage only bike, so i'm not too worried 
about leaving bags on the bike.   Would appreciate peoples thoughts, 
opinions, philosophy on this!  

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Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

[Minh]

hey all bringing this to the top.  i have a free weekend 18th-19th, so 
proposing a ride down to Far Rockaway, anyone else around want to join?  
Ride down, stop at Fort for pictures, get some tacos or other beach food.  
 could do Sat or Sunday, or even Monday if you have the day off!


On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8:32:06 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) 
wrote:

> LIC would work for me. $100 per month per person? I'd prob be willing to 
> go higher depending on the space, how many other people join, etc. 
>
> On Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6:54:16 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>
>> I appreciate all leads and ideas. On the listings project, mentioned 
>> above, there are some spaces in LIC, an area I hadn't thought about.
>> This may be an unreasonable question right now, until we have something 
>> specific to consider, but does anyone have an idea of how much they would 
>> be able/willing to contribute to this? It might help in limiting the 
>> options. VERY rough ballpark figure, of course, with no obligations at all.
>> Alan
>>
>> On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 1:09:42 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> There's this- https://bikecoop.nyc/ but it lacks the home base feel 
>>> that would be nice in a rental. Much cheaper though...
>>> -Kai
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7:15:45 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>>
>>>> We had a nice meet up yesterday at the Spritzenhaus (gotta love that 
>>>> name): Kai, Michael, Stephan and me, all on Rivendells from various eras.
>>>> To all New Yorkersanyone interested in sharing some rental space to 
>>>> set up as a workshop? My guest bedroom is becoming overrun with stuff. 
>>>> Could be in Brooklyn, upper Manhattanjust need easy access via bike. 
>>>> I'm envisioning a bike shop like atmosphere, work bench with vise (Yeh), 
>>>> shared tools and spare parts. Small frig with libations, used couch for a 
>>>> nap, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone else have this pipe dream? Or a lead on some space?
>>>>
>>>> Alan
>>>> UWS
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 1:36:50 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>  (sorry if this is a double send).  
>>>>>
>>>>> hey all,
>>>>>
>>>>> i'm sad to miss this get together, sounds like there is a decent 
>>>>> number!   as far as organizing, i'd propose a sheet like this 
>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AA-OoyAF6t9ais0HhXzQR8hmOIOKIyUl-pIlOM9bC54/edit#gid=634347005>,
>>>>>  
>>>>> where people can add their names and links to parts swap, etc. we can 
>>>>> also 
>>>>> use it as a shared calendar for activities.
>>>>>
>>>>> if you wanna test it, here's the link to the form 
>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkHWX27Bqkr2M344BLFUHyptbjKCO81teVqZOeM_-VRhtXZQ/viewform>
>>>>> On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:41:40 AM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm in for the meetup, looking forward to it!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -Stephen
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:04:46 AM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn 
>>>>>> NY wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Might be a little late, coming from the dentist, hopefully not numb, 
>>>>>>> maybe with drop bars...
>>>>>>> -Kai
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:27:46 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Good Morning All,
>>>>>>>> I'm hoping that tomorrow will be better for some of you, at least. 
>>>>>>>> I suggest meeting at the Spritzen House, 33 Nassau st, Greenpoint, 
>>>>>>>> around 
>>>>>>>> 5-6 pm. Not sure where a good ride would be in late afternoon NYC 
>>>>>>>> traffic, 
>>>>>>>> but we can discuss ideas for future rides depending on when folks are 
>>>>>>>> available. I'm thinking tomorrow as meet and greet thing...the beer 
>>>>>>>> and 
>>>>>>>> sausage selection is excellent. 
>>>>>>>> I also think it would be fun to bring a list, written or mental, of 
>>>>>>>> parts/bikes wanting to sell/exchange/give away/etc. We all 

[RBW] Re: [iBob cross-post] WTB: various (cheap!) parts for a friend's commuter build

[Minh]

Hey, if it’ll fit I have a 700x33, and a 700x37, set of schwalbe marathon 
tires.  They run a little small, so might work.  Maybe 50% life left.   

Also a pair of black platform pedals.  

Lmk if either would work.  

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:58:59 AM UTC-4 Patch T wrote:

> Hey Bunch,
>
> A friend's bike was stolen recently and I'm building up a new commuter for 
> her. I've acquired a lightweight vintage Italian step-through in a nicely 
> large size for a decent price. The budget isn't terrible, but we are trying 
> to be thrifty (in case it's stolen again, goddess forbid) - so I'm asking 
> for your well-used but functioning parts kicking around in that bin that 
> you've been meaning to sell off or donate.
>
>- 700c wheelset - 126mm rear spacing; likely running 32mm tires; 
>aluminum rim brake rims - 5/6/7spd cassette like HG or freewheel both great
>- silver quill stem with 25.4 clamp, about 80-90mm extension - no need 
>for lots of height
>- silver sidepull or centerpull brakes, mid-reach
>- 110 or 130 bcd crankarms
>- silver platform pedals
>- front rack with axle-fixed struts, like a VO Constructeur, or 
>similar. Silver would be nice; OR a Wald 137 with its struts
>- rear 6/7/8 speed short or mid-cage derailer, silver
>- bar-end (right-side only) or stem-mounted shifter set-up
>
> I think that's all, at least for now. We appreciate your help and unwanted 
> bits!
>
> thanks,
> Patch
> Brooklyn, NY
>

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Re: [RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

[Minh]

 (sorry if this is a double send).  

hey all,

i'm sad to miss this get together, sounds like there is a decent number!  
 as far as organizing, i'd propose a sheet like this 
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AA-OoyAF6t9ais0HhXzQR8hmOIOKIyUl-pIlOM9bC54/edit#gid=634347005>,
 
where people can add their names and links to parts swap, etc. we can also 
use it as a shared calendar for activities.

if you wanna test it, here's the link to the form 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkHWX27Bqkr2M344BLFUHyptbjKCO81teVqZOeM_-VRhtXZQ/viewform>
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:41:40 AM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:

> I'm in for the meetup, looking forward to it!
>
> -Stephen
>
> On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:04:46 AM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
> wrote:
>
>> Might be a little late, coming from the dentist, hopefully not numb, 
>> maybe with drop bars...
>> -Kai
>>
>> On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:27:46 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>
>>> Good Morning All,
>>> I'm hoping that tomorrow will be better for some of you, at least. I 
>>> suggest meeting at the Spritzen House, 33 Nassau st, Greenpoint, around 5-6 
>>> pm. Not sure where a good ride would be in late afternoon NYC traffic, but 
>>> we can discuss ideas for future rides depending on when folks are 
>>> available. I'm thinking tomorrow as meet and greet thing...the beer and 
>>> sausage selection is excellent. 
>>> I also think it would be fun to bring a list, written or mental, of 
>>> parts/bikes wanting to sell/exchange/give away/etc. We all have stuff lying 
>>> around waiting for a better life. For me, its drop bars.
>>>
>>> Let's see a show of hands!
>>>
>>> Alan UWS
>>>
>>> On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 11:55:55 AM UTC-4 jakob.b...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Brooklyn Riv riders. I just moved here from San Francisco 3 weeks 
>>>> ago, game for some rides! Looks like one is in the works next Wednesday, 
>>>> 27th? 
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Jake/ Mustard Clem H/ Crown Heights
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:18:42 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Sure, we can do later on Wednesday. The last meetup was about 3 years 
>>>>> ago, I think. Maybe more. We were just a handful, and in fact I’ve bought 
>>>>> and sold a few small items with a couple of them…don’t me ask names! We 
>>>>> could each bring a mental list of things we want to either buy or sell, 
>>>>> could be fun.
>>>>>
>>>>> Working on the Cheviot. See you next week! Come one come all.
>>>>> Alan
>>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 20, 2022, at 11:11 PM, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY <
>>>>> kaivi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Currently in Beantown, next Wednesday may work, but I’m coming from 
>>>>> Uptown. 6pm? Brown bags at the top of the Williamsburg Bridge? 
>>>>> Alan, what year was the last beerhall meet up? Sunnyside Chris was 
>>>>> there on a righteous Bruce Gordon if I recall.. Maybe I can get my new 
>>>>> old 
>>>>> Ram rolling, and Alan, bring the new Cheviot? 
>>>>> -Kai
>>>>> On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:30:13 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Yeah, sorry for the short notice, but I’m in the area anyway on 
>>>>>> Wednesdays so I thought I’d ask.
>>>>>> Let’s all think about next Wednesday.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 20, 2022, at 10:11 AM, Stephen  wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tonight is no good for me either, but I could probably make it next 
>>>>>> week or another day.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> stephen
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:06:32 AM UTC-4 alan lavine wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Okay, got it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Apr 20, 2022, at 9:56 AM, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) <
>>>>>>> thesix...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This week is no good for me as I'm on kid pickup duty in the 
>>>>>>> afternoons/evenings. Possibly one afternoon/evening next week, though.
>>>>>>&g

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

[Minh]

We're still organizing so anything is up for discussion.  i've done the 
ride down to Ft Tilden, its not too bad even tho there are no bike lanes 
along Bedford.  Roll n Roaster gives you a free water if you wear your 
helmet inside :)

in a few weeks once weather and places open up, we could keep riding pass 
ft tilden into town.

i like the velodrome idea, but we should plan that for later in the summer 
and make it big cross group thing, like Battle of the Boroughs

as far as getting things going sooner, my proposal would be to keep things 
light and loosely organized, so if folks have something planned e.g. 
"riding to brighton beach this weekend for kachapuri anyone wanna come." 


On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 9:39:10 AM UTC-4 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) 
wrote:

> Is there a date? I'd be up for something soon-ish but away camping and 
> biking in the Gunks this weekend. 
>
> One super chill Brooklyn/Queens ride is like is down Bedford Ave to 
> Sheepshead Bay and then over the bridge to Fort Tilden. There are a few 
> trails through there and semi-private beaches all around. Could pick up 
> lunch en route at Roll N Roaster ;-) 
>
> On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 5:39:59 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:
>
>> I'd be up for the velodrome, but it sure looks like its a ways out there. 
>> who else is up for it?
>>
>> -stephen
>>
>> On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 5:39:11 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Here’s an idea- a meet up at the Kissena Velodrome and some cruising 
>>> around the trails that surround it. Would be fun to get in some races with 
>>> baskets and saddlesacks flying around. Plus, Queens is neutral territory 
>>> for the Brooklyn and Manhattan gangs.
>>> -Kai
>>>
>>> On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 8:52:17 AM UTC-4 Jacob wrote:
>>>
>>>> Good morning
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to get in on this as well.
>>>> Murray Hill // Clem H
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Jacob
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11:39:21 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I'd be in for a ride. I'm on the UWS and I have an Appaloosa.
>>>>>
>>>>> Michael
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 9:52:43 AM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've just moved up to brooklyn with a ram, would love to get in on 
>>>>>> rides and to connect with riders here. Maybe its best to get a ride 
>>>>>> organized through this thread first and then figure out a good way to 
>>>>>> keep 
>>>>>> connected? I'm up for anything from that big bridge route kai suggested 
>>>>>> way 
>>>>>> back to just doing a lap around prospect park. I rode out to forest park 
>>>>>> yesterday while the weather was nice. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -stephen
>>>>>> On Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 3:15:05 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn 
>>>>>> NY wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It’s too hot now, we’ve missed our one day of comfort…
>>>>>>> -Kai (on the clem of late, as rosco’s brake track has worn out. 
>>>>>>> Ram’s in the spa)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 12:32:07 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> hey all, sorry for letting this post sleep, now that weather is 
>>>>>>>> warming up i'm building up courage to commute to work!   here's the 
>>>>>>>> list of 
>>>>>>>> folks that responded (hope this is ok, you all posted publicly above):
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Adam / BedStuy / Joe Appaloosa
>>>>>>>> Chase / BedStuy / Clem L & Sam
>>>>>>>> Patch / E. Wiliamsburg / Quickbeam
>>>>>>>> Alan / UWS /
>>>>>>>> Kai / E. Williamsburg / Mixte + (bargain) Ram!
>>>>>>>> Austin / ** / Roadini
>>>>>>>> Minh / Park Slope / Quickbeam
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Now that weather is warming up, anyone want to start 
>>>>>>>> arranging/proposing rides, i dunno if it needs to be super formal.  As 
>>>>>>>> far 
>>>>>>>> as organizing met

[RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

[Minh]

hey all, sorry for letting this post sleep, now that weather is warming up 
i'm building up courage to commute to work!   here's the list of folks that 
responded (hope this is ok, you all posted publicly above):

Adam / BedStuy / Joe Appaloosa
Chase / BedStuy / Clem L & Sam
Patch / E. Wiliamsburg / Quickbeam
Alan / UWS /
Kai / E. Williamsburg / Mixte + (bargain) Ram!
Austin / ** / Roadini
Minh / Park Slope / Quickbeam

Now that weather is warming up, anyone want to start arranging/proposing 
rides, i dunno if it needs to be super formal.  As far as organizing 
methods, any votes?  keep it in this post, create a sub-group?   private 
email list?

And for any new folks that didnt see this originally, feel free to jump in, 
we are not trying to replace the group, but trying to create a smaller 
thread for hyper-local stuff like rides, parts swap etc.  

weather is breaking so lets get out there!  maybe Kai will bring that new 
Ram!




On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 9:29:41 AM UTC-5 adamc...@gmail.com wrote:

> Also interested! Also in Bed Stuy with my Joe Appaloosa!
>
> On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:29:45 AM UTC-5 chase@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Keep me posted if some rides get organized, for sure interested. I am in 
>> Bed Stuy with a Clem L and a Sam. Sounds fun! Chase
>>
>> On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6:11:40 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> I cannot do any riding with the group on a regular basis, seeing that I 
>>> live about 90 miles south in Philadelphia, but if the group comes over to 
>>> the NJ side for a ride or part of ride, I'd join you.  It's always nice 
>>> meeting like minded people.
>>>
>>> Kai, I love your Roscoe mixte, and especially your homemade weaved 
>>> basket.  That is art to my eyes.  
>>>
>>> Roberta
>>>
>>> On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 7:41:51 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn 
>>> NY wrote:
>>>
>>>> Cold rubber is fast rubber, let's shred! (says the guy with two kids 
>>>> and a job that burns the present daylight hours away)
>>>> I'd like to do a ride that started with a ferry across the river to 
>>>> Jersey City, winding our way up to the George Washington bridge. From 
>>>> there 
>>>> we could head north over the Hudson bridge to the Bronx, then weave our 
>>>> way 
>>>> down the Harlem River and East river, crossing every bridge we can. Every 
>>>> crossing possible might be fun? Or something less ridiculous would be 
>>>> fine, 
>>>> if you're into that sort of thing...
>>>> Shirley Chisholm gravel grinder! (or hoagies, heros, subs, whatevs)
>>>> -Kai, of Williamsburg East and a sloppily dressed Mixte, among others
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:25:01 PM UTC-5 Minh wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all, my name is Minh and i'm on the lookout for other Brooklyn 
>>>>> Riv'sters, maybe we can start a gang, and by gang i mean a bunch of slow 
>>>>> riders that will use our age, wisdom and sharply appointed bikes to 
>>>>> intimidate the go-fast riders in Prospect Park.  
>>>>>
>>>>> In all seriousness, i've got a Quickbeam here that i am desperately 
>>>>> trying to justify keeping in this cramped Park Slope apartment.  
>>>>> Something 
>>>>> that would go a long way towards that is to get out and ride with 
>>>>> like-minded folks.   Maybe when it gets warmer we can do a ride out of 
>>>>> town?  I know i've seen a sharply dressed Riv Mixte riding thru the park, 
>>>>> if you see me on my QB--you'll know its me from the over the top 
>>>>> accessories, please say hi!
>>>>>
>>>>> If this is interesting please reply here, i'll collect names and we 
>>>>> can start a local mini thread? 
>>>>>
>>>>> On a related note have a small pile of bike parts that i'm not likely 
>>>>> to use that i'd like to donate, if anyone is aware of a co-op that is 
>>>>> open 
>>>>> taking donations, please let me know!
>>>>>
>>>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Quoc Pham Fixed Shoes

[Minh]

lol, ofc someone offers these after i ordered a NOS pair from japan!   glad 
these are not brown!  for sizing, i wear a US11 and my 45s are a little 
narrow, so i think these would work for an 11, especially if you need it 
wider.   these are really nice shoes.  

On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 9:28:54 PM UTC-5 robert.har...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> Howdy folks --
>
> Downsizing everything and selling a brand new (a bit dusty) pair of Quoc 
> Pham fixed. You can't really buy them anymore for some reason, but they are 
> very, very nice. Just downsizing. These are flats, so you *cannot add 
> cleats to these*. They are super light, reflective on the back and would 
> legit work for you as an everyday shoe (esp. if you don't have 
> winter...cough cough SoCal people). 
>
> Reviews: 
>
>- https://road.cc/content/review/170336-quoc-pham-new-fixed-shoes
>- 
>
> https://www.sportive.com/cycling-reviews/510837/quoc-pham-fixed-shoes-review
>
> Size: 46 (aka US 12, fit me as I wear a 11.5, would fit 11s as well with 
> socks). 
> Cost: 120 plus shipping (they were 165 new and these have never been 
> worn). 
>
> Thanks y'all --
>
> Robert in DC
>
>
> [image: Screen Shot 2022-02-15 at 9.22.58 PM.png]
>
>

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[RBW] Re: If a group of people may want to put an order in to Blue Lug

[Minh]

it is unfortunate, i just ordered a few things from circles (basically 
sim.works HQ), and it was $90 shipping, in the end it worked for me since 
they had something i couldnt get anywhere else.  

as i understand it, international air shipping from JP is still restricted, 
fingers crossed it opens up again soon, its impresssive to get a package in 
only a few days from JP, but i dont need it that fast!

On Monday, February 14, 2022 at 4:48:10 PM UTC-5 Joel S wrote:

> Shipping is very expensive.  I have a hard tine justifying paying more for 
> shipping than for the 1 Koma light I want to get.  If there are others in 
> this situation maybe we can put in a larger order and save on shipping.  
>
> I was using the Kiley lights but it seems they redesigned them and a front 
> light only gives 2 hours now befor needing a recharged when on flash mode. 
>  My Koma lights seem to last longer.  
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[RBW] Re: Blue Homer Hilsen Cables

[Minh]

the aforementioned sim works 
option: https://sim.works/collections/simworks-by-nissen/Nissen
yeah they are pricey.so i only chose the stainless outer cable in smoke 
brown.  
there are a lot of color options.

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 5:49:16 PM UTC-5 lconley wrote:

> SimWorks just got a shipment of Nissen housings in Vintage French and 
> Italian styles in some unique colors. My orange 1971 Gitane Tour de France 
> has just been crying out for those French Light Blue housings... Must 
> ResistMust Resist
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 4:00:27 PM UTC-5 four...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hello All, 
>>
>> Looking to replace the housing on my Hilsen with Velo-Orange Cables and 
>> they don’t have the grey that’s on my bike now… 
>>
>> What colors do you all have on a Hilsen blue bike? I kind of like the 
>> idea of the brown, but…. 
>>
>> Chris 
>>
>> Make a space for people to come as they are and not have to just “fit in”
>
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[RBW] Re: BikeSnobNYC, 2022 Five Boro NYC Bike tour promo video on Platypus. Reviews of prior tours requested.

[Minh]

not sure if it was intentional or the angle of the camera, but that bit at 
the beginning where he's squeezing thru traffic gave me so much anxiety.  
i'm living in NYC now and i've always wanted to do this but the crowds and 
logistics.  i feel a little too old for that much adventure

On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 9:20:15 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Me too, Pam! Rivendells only. I have no idea how I’d get the logistics to 
> work, but If I’m riding the Five Borough Tour, it’s going to be astride a 
> Platypus!
> Leah
>
> On Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 10:37:39 AM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote:
>
>> My friend has signed up for this year.  Maybe we should all plan on going 
>> one year.  I'll give you her report afterwards.  She's renting a bike but 
>> I'd only want to do it on mine.  
>>
>> On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 7:58:22 AM UTC-5 Steve Cole wrote:
>>
>>> I still think of the time I did the 5-borough ride as the most fun I've 
>>> had on a bike.  It was not hot the day I rode.  When we reached the 
>>> Verrazano Narrows Bridge, we rode on the lower deck in the shade and, 
>>> honestly, I was very cold.  We arrived the day before, stayed in Manhattan 
>>> and rode around the city all day -- fun!!!  At the end of the ride on 
>>> Staten Island, I met another rider who cycled the 50 miles on an Atlantis. 
>>>  Years later, I purchased my own Atlantis, recalling how beautiful I 
>>> thought the Atlantis I saw that day was.  If you love cities, don't love 
>>> cars, what better thing to do than ride carless NYC streets.  There were 
>>> loads of cyclists on all types of bikes.  Still, I never felt crowded.  If 
>>> you have the time, go for this.  And, be prepared to smile at your great 
>>> good fortune.
>>>
>>> Steve Cole
>>> Arlington, Virginia
>>>
>>> On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 5:25:45 AM UTC-7 ascpgh wrote:
>>>
 Roberta,

 Do it and take a friend. 

 Arrive early-ish to the start, that was the basis of my only 
 hesitations of doing it again, we had trouble finding the rental outfit we 
 had arranged for a bike m wife wanted to use. Ride with amazement and awe 
 through streets of a city you'd never seen like this before and respect 
 the 
 limitations of being amongst so many other cyclists (no sudden stops or 
 turns). Riders will begin to be stretched out by the time you're out of 
 Manhattan. There are multiple facets of this ride to appreciate besides 
 the 
 strictly cycling part. Have those on you day's bucket list and you'll be 
 hooked. I'm good riding very slowly, I think that's a Rivendell handling 
 check box and it was useful in the beginning.

 As Dave points out, Drive to and park in Staten island at the terminal 
 lots and take the ferry over to Battery Park first thing in the morning 
 and 
 be ready to queue up at the start area. We stayed in Newark the night 
 before, just made things easier with included on-site included parking and 
 restaurants. An easy trip to the ferry terminal in the morning, a very 
 simple exit for our departure (I had a longer drive that you will). the 
 convenience of proximity to the start of this event is only the sweet song 
 of Lorelei and those staying in town longer.

 I reported previously that during the ride my orange Rambouillet was 
 called out repeatedly. I was told how well it fit me and how nice it was 
 that my wife (*and many proximate riders of much more expensive 
 "modern" bikes*) seemed irked by the repetitive attention. "Are these 
 the people you email on those bike lists?" my wife asked. It was 
 enlightening to see how many normal riders participated, very few 
 displayed 
 the "I'm going to crush this" attitude, or were bent on trying to set a 
 fastest known time imprinting the fun event with their minority raciness. 

 Take advantage of every organized rest stop. We did not and as it 
 became hotter and the route merged onto the Gowanus Parkway, an elevated 
 limited access roadway, going south toward the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, 
 my 
 wife was out of water, snacks and bonked (*too casual with event prep, 
 "It's only 40 miles"*). Plan to have some goodies and extra water in 
 your bag as well as necessary weather preps be it sunscreen or rain gear 
 and insulating layers. It's a day and things happen.

 We couldn't hang around for the post ride entertainment too long since 
 I had to work in the morning so we loaded up and had an easy exit from 
 Staten Island and the five and a half hour trip home. 

 Sorry none of these are high quality, but you get the idea. From a 
 folder recovered as thumbnails only.

 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Uo5FPXmHE2wsTRhZA

 Andy Cheatham
 Pittsburgh
 On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 1:14:23 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Here's a promotion 

[RBW] Re: Front Rack for Rambouillet

[Minh]

i have a similarly aged Quickbeam and use pclamps on the fork.  yes its 
ugly, yes its a little fiddly to install the first time, but its been on 
there for 10+ years at this point, supporting a much too big wald basket, a 
platrack and now a more reasonable sized basket.   though not elegant it 
works.   

as others mention, if you have the room, a hanging-off-the-handlebar bag is 
the new norm, with or without a small rack underneath to support
On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:45:00 PM UTC-5 bunny...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hey all!
>
> I have a Rambouillet which has caliper brakes as I'm sure most of you know.
>
> I'd love to put a rando style rack on the front. It only has eyelets for 
> fenders, so I know I'll need to use hose/P clamps on the fork and a 
> mount at the brake bolt.
>
> Anyway, I'd like to call on the experts here to find out what is the 
> favorite rack for this model. Any good front rack talk is appreciated as 
> well.
>
> Cheers!
> Ben Adrian
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Interesting front (or rear) rack from Tumbleweed Bikes

[Minh]

is top of fork crown the only mounting option?  is that common enough on 
forks that this rack would be compatible with enough bikes?  i like the 
modularity with the different mounting points, even if it looks a little 
too cobbled together (IMO)

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:02:27 AM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com 
wrote:

> +1 on the T-Rack on my Kona ULTD bikepacking rig. Very nice piece of kit.
>
> On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 7:55:38 AM UTC-6 pbsm...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> I've got a T Rack on my bike packing bike for a anything Cage and Ortlieb 
>> fork pack. Also strap a dry bag to the top. Can't believe there are not 
>> more racks with 3 packs on them available in the market. 
>>
>> Pat DC
>>
>> On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 7:33:02 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Very interesting that Riv connection. I was very tempted to get the Mini 
>>> Pannier also but had a store credit with Riv so ordered the Shiny rear. 
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2022, at 1:26 AM, rlti...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>> I run their T-Rack on the front and Mini Pannier Rack on the rear of my 
>>> bikepacking bike. Very functional racks since they have the anything cage 
>>> mounts as well as braze-on’s for mounting lights.
>>>
>>>
>>> Daniel from Tumbleweed worked for Riv at one time and that had some 
>>> influence on the bikes he offers now.
>>>
>>> Robert Tilley
>>> San Diego, CA
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2022, at 3:33 PM, Richard Rose  wrote:
>>>
>>> This one is not a svelte Nitto or other shiny rack. But it is a bit 
>>> unique in that the vertical legs have the three threaded boss mounts to 
>>> accept anything / manything cages or these OvejaNegra Bootlegger direct 
>>> mount bags. It can also take some mini panniers. It is very easy to mount 
>>> and is very well made. I plan to mount a Wald 137 basket and utilize a 
>>> Tanglefoot Cycles Fifth Season Squall basket bag. Pics to follow... 
>>>
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[RBW] Re: RBW small bits trading post

[Minh]

re nitto small parts.  circles-jp.com in japan also have a good selection 
but yeah international shipping (especially right now with covid) is 
expensive. 

sim.works also carry a decent selection but they tend to be out a lot (no 
daruma bolts atm)

On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 7:10:29 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> The best way to get the Nitto struts and rack bolts is to order from Blue 
> Lug. They'll get to you in just a few days. Their prices on the hardware 
> are the lowest around but you gotta eat the shipping. 
>
> Be aware that BL sells struts and bolts *individually!*
>
> On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 3:41:34 PM UTC-5 Michael Baquerizo wrote:
>
>> feel free to delete if this is not allowed, for whatever reason. 
>>
>> i and i'm sure we all, have collected bits and bobs throughout the years, 
>> items (smaller: think struts and bolts, etc) especially when it comes to 
>> nitto, I find that replacements cost an crazy percentage of a whole 
>> product. 
>>
>> anyway the idea is a pay it forward sort of post. have something sitting? 
>> post it. need something? ask for it. 
>>
>> the reason i see smaller parts making more sense is because shipping 
>> charges are often negligible. once you start shipping the bigger bits it 
>> becomes a bit more of a financial obligation. that being said I don't 
>> really see a reason to impose any real rules. 
>>
>> i can start.
>>
>> i have :
>>
>>
>> https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-band-clamps-pair?variant=23336804097
>>
>> these by the pair in all sizes Riv is selling here. 
>>
>> i've also got two different sets of struts I don't need. one set of 
>> shorties that are bent ala 
>> https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-rack-hardware-15cm-bent-struts-pair-20025?pr_prod_strat=description_rec_pid=7406009729_ref_pid=7406009345_seq=uniform
>>
>> albeit much smaller. i can measure when i have access to them in a week 
>> or two. they came to me on a rear bag support rack (r14) to get the rack 
>> close to the 
>>
>> i need: 
>>
>>
>> https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-rack-hardware-rack-nut-bolt-each-20184?_pos=3&_sid=fbd6bb55e&_ss=r
>>
>> *x 3* and more specifically just 2 and 1 washer that has the concave 
>> indents. i lost it in the process of installation.
>>
>> i also need:
>>
>>
>> https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-alloy-struts-mounting-stays---pair-bicycle_mounted_rack_part_nitto_nittorackstays_870/p?skuId=2290
>>
>> in the 350mm size.
>>
>> TBC - i'm sure i got a bunch more smaller bits i'd be happy to send to 
>> whoever might need. 
>>
>> pay it forward.
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

[Minh]

Hi all, my name is Minh and i'm on the lookout for other Brooklyn 
Riv'sters, maybe we can start a gang, and by gang i mean a bunch of slow 
riders that will use our age, wisdom and sharply appointed bikes to 
intimidate the go-fast riders in Prospect Park.  

In all seriousness, i've got a Quickbeam here that i am desperately trying 
to justify keeping in this cramped Park Slope apartment.  Something that 
would go a long way towards that is to get out and ride with like-minded 
folks.   Maybe when it gets warmer we can do a ride out of town?  I know 
i've seen a sharply dressed Riv Mixte riding thru the park, if you see me 
on my QB--you'll know its me from the over the top accessories, please say 
hi!

If this is interesting please reply here, i'll collect names and we can 
start a local mini thread? 

On a related note have a small pile of bike parts that i'm not likely to 
use that i'd like to donate, if anyone is aware of a co-op that is open 
taking donations, please let me know!

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[RBW] Re: NYC Area Help: TA crank puller needed

[Minh]

sorry that i can't help but i'm always on the look out for fellow BK 
riv'sters.  is there an unofficial or informal NYC group?



On Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 12:43:49 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:

> Hi NYC Folks -
>
> TL;DR: Is there anyone in the boroughs that can lend me their TA crank 
> puller?
>
> I installed a TA crank on a frame to measure the Q factor. My Q-riosity 
> sated, I then went to pull the crank and reinstall the arms the correct 
> way. But I can't for the life of me find my 23mm crank puller (haven't used 
> it in years). I've ordered a new one, but would love to remove it soon, 
> like before or over this weekend. I'm not having much luck finding a shop 
> with one. Anyone here have one I can briefly  borrow?
>
> Thanks!
> Patch
> BK/NYC
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Simworks Goodluck bag - $150 shipped

[Minh]

hi Jim, sharp looking bag (i always love the simworks stuff), for 
clarification, does it only clip on the bottom to rack or is it meant to 
hang off the handlebars too?  
On Monday, January 17, 2022 at 5:54:24 PM UTC-5 Jim S. wrote:

> Never been on a bike. Never had an item in it. It looks like Simworks 
> doesn't sell these any more. This bag could go in a basket, but no basket 
> is necessary. Instead, it can click to a rack. I think it's tailor-made for 
> the Obento rack. I paid $175 for it in April 2020. It's burgundy waxed 
> canvas. It comes with a detachable shoulder strap, which is shown in one of 
> the photos.
>
> Here are photos:
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/F2qXs6KDp6PxtEq8A
>
> Here's a link to a product description. I couldn't find it on the Simworks 
> page. But there are nice photos and description at this link, if you scroll 
> down:
>
> https://circles-jp.com/bags/74316/
>
> Thank you for any interest.
>
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[RBW] Re: hanging bikes on the wall

[Minh]

wow roberta, how high is the top tube on the hilsen(?), still that seems 
like a strong squat to lift that bike up.   

thanks to all the suggestions, those are all the options i've investigated, 
but its the lifting part that worries me.  i'll have to test lift to see 
how well i can handle it.  


On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:51:36 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Hi, Minh.
>
> I have two racks.  One is in my living room (see pic, a Craigslist 
> purchase), the other in my Breezeway.  The rack in the breezeway is a Delta 
> "lean on the wall" model.  Not as secure, but also the feet don't stick out 
> as much, so less tripping hazard as I walk (slink) by.  Also, I keep the 
> bottom bike on the floor for both racks.
>
> For living room rack, notice how top bike goes in opposite direction of 
> lower bike and the arm for the seat-end is higher than the arm of the 
> handlebar end?  That is so I don't have to lift it as high to get the top 
> tire to clear the bottom handlebar.  
>
> Also, it's a big help to keep the front tire from moving.  I use a John's 
> Irish strap to lash it to the down tube.  When lifting , I go as low as I 
> can on the down tube and seat tube.  I lift it in a different part of the 
> living room, usually just back a few feet (where I have more room to wobble 
> it around) and then walk it up and to the rack.
>
> In the breezeway, a step-stool helps because I don't have as much 
> working-room.  I also use a step stool in the LR when I'm feeling 
> especially tired.
>
> To make lifting easier, I also remove the bags and water bottles, which 
> saves a few pounds.   Who needs a gym?  
>
> Roberta
>
> On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 4:38:37 PM UTC-5 Minh wrote:
>
>> hi all, hope everyone is adjusting to winter, at least for us in the 
>> northeast! 
>> as its getting colder, i'm dealing with some bike maint. and one of them 
>> is solving the bike storage for my lone QB.  i've settled on hanging on the 
>> wall, but next challenge, how do people lift the bike up high enough?  
>> currently i can only get it up to about chest high, any tricks to get 
>> higher?  step ladder? 
>>
>> this is inside our apt, so i can't ropes over the rafters.   
>>
>> would appreciate any other ideas people have, only constraint is that i'd 
>> like to get it off the floor, and it needs to hang parallel to the wall--so 
>> no hanging by front wheel.  thanks for any ideas!
>>
>

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[RBW] hanging bikes on the wall

[Minh]

hi all, hope everyone is adjusting to winter, at least for us in the 
northeast! 
as its getting colder, i'm dealing with some bike maint. and one of them is 
solving the bike storage for my lone QB.  i've settled on hanging on the 
wall, but next challenge, how do people lift the bike up high enough?  
currently i can only get it up to about chest high, any tricks to get 
higher?  step ladder? 

this is inside our apt, so i can't ropes over the rafters.   

would appreciate any other ideas people have, only constraint is that i'd 
like to get it off the floor, and it needs to hang parallel to the wall--so 
no hanging by front wheel.  thanks for any ideas!

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[RBW] Re: Not selling more bikes that need to be shipped

[Minh]

i have a few other hobbies, and i've noticed that shippers are not quite as 
careful as well.  even in cases with well packed packages, there is damage 
being caused.  i agree that keep market local will save you a lot of 
potential problems.  i get thats not always possible with specialized items 
like these bikes, so its a tough situation.  

On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:49:24 PM UTC-4 chrispm...@gmail.com 
wrote:

>
> I think Joe has it right. Bikes are shipped all over the world every 
> single day without issue. The issues arise when the person doing the 
> packing isn’t invested in the bike (ie doesn’t really give a sh@#) and 
> doesn’t really care if the bike makes it safely. Pack it yourself, require 
> an inspection before the box is sealed if you pay a shop, or find someone 
> you can really trust. Or just sell  it local. 
> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10:15:40 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Max, I hate it so much. I know how you feel. I have been there.
>>
>> I was preparing to make room in the garage for my raspberry Platy. I 
>> decided to sell my inherited Clementine and my Betty Foy. I paid to have 
>> the bikes professionally packed and shipped via Bike Flights, with 
>> insurance. When the aqua Clementine arrived at the buyer’s home it was 
>> badly dinged up. Like, multiple places. But the box was intact! The buyer 
>> could clearly see the cause of the damage - loose metal not secured to the 
>> frame in the box. I set out to make it right and let the seller choose from 
>> two options. Once he chose (I deeply discounted the bike) I went to both 
>> the bike shop and Bike Flights. It was a long process with the bike shop, 
>> who honestly believed it was the buyer’s fault. They accused him of 
>> purposely damaging the bike, hoping for a discount. This was not at all 
>> plausible. The mechanic had not secured parts (I forget what), and the box 
>> was intact, therefore exonerating the shipper. The shop wanted to give me 
>> $100 for a powder coat paint job - and begrudgingly at that. I couldn’t 
>> even begin to explain to them how expensive a Rivendell repaint would be. 
>>
>> But Bike Flights was much more reasonable than my local shop and cut me a 
>> check for the damages without argument. I really was surprised since this 
>> appeared to be a packing issue. I felt guilty collecting the insurance 
>> money.
>>
>> It made me sick to my stomach to see that pristine bike banged up so 
>> badly, sick over arguing with the manager at REI, sick that Bike Flights 
>> had to pay, and sick at what the buyer must now think of me.
>>
>> So, yes, local if possible.
>> Leah
>>
>> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 6:42:59 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> My experience is I stopped having problems when I took over the packing. 
>>> I hate it and didn't consider myself good at it, but after a while it 
>>> became clear that "reputable bike shops" are extremely spotty about this 
>>> skill. I still hate it and it takes me forever, but my self-packed bikes 
>>> have all arrived to happy buyers. 
>>>
>>> Joe "never again 'til next time" Bernard
>>>
>>> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 5:48:32 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote:
>>>
 Not a rant, just a fact - it's just not worth the hassle.

 I have sold 3 bikes locally with no issue. Then, out of the other 3 
 that I have sold - all packed professionally by reputable bike shops and 
 shipped with a full service shipper (bikeflights or the other one)- I have 
 had problems with two of them.

 They have insurance and I can go fight the carrier for it, or the LBS 
 or the buyer, but it's just not worth the hassle... not doing it anymore.

 What's your experience shipping bikes? What am I doing wrong?

 Max
 Trying to make things right by the buyer of my AHH

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a Part!

[Minh]

i ran across this recently and find it wild, travel suit case for your 
bromton that then collapses and attaches to the front of the brompton to 
ride away!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WmjHZ52g7o

On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 3:48:30 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote:

> I did the TOSRV south (2 day double century) on a Bike Friday Metro (7 
> speed). Didn't Lon Haldeman ride coast to coast on a Bike Friday?
>
> Laing
>
> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 2:43:46 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Right now it's really to start taking on work trips with me & this way I 
>> can carry my laptop & stuff easily to & from venues & hotels without being 
>> Mr. Sweaty Back when I get there.
>>
>> But I do have a mad idea involving the TransAmerica Trail and a Brompton. 
>> *wink*
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 1:39:21 PM UTC-5 Minh wrote:
>>
>>> phillip, seems like you got big plans/adventures planned for your 
>>> brompton!  
>>>
>>> fyi, this approach of using a stem on the seatpost is exactly how 
>>> berthoud mounts their cages for their bigger seat bags!
>>>
>>> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 2:00:54 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
>>>> Well done!
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 11:53 AM Philip Barrett  
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> A short stroll down the shopping aisles at Amazon and we have a 
>>>>> solution. Short stem, seatpost & some rubber feed that fit nice & tight 
>>>>> without needing to glue so can be removed. Total investment >$25!
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for all the suggestions folks, they're what led me to this. 
>>>>> Waiting on Aliexpress for a titanium rack so loose fit up for now.
>>>>>
>>>>> [image: PXL_20210820_170350239.jpg]
>>>>> [image: PXL_20210820_170435931.jpg]
>>>>>
>>>>> On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 9:57:03 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> If you read the article from which the photo appears it is indeed 
>>>>>> simply a wooden dowel strapped to the Brooks saddle loops. 
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.cyclingabout.com/carrying-luggage-on-a-folding-bike-brompton-tern-dahon/
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.cyclingabout.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Brompton-Hiking-Pack.jpg
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 6:45:17 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I know this picture is a Brompton but it shows the part I'm looking 
>>>>>>> for & can't seem to find and don't even know what it's called. Maybe 
>>>>>>> some 
>>>>>>> crowdsourcing can help me?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm looking for the seatpost mounted (or seat mounted) bar or strut 
>>>>>>> that would allow to attach a backpack as shown. The Nitto R50 really 
>>>>>>> wouldn't work for this.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> [image: 8062173316_893012265a_h.jpg]
>>>>>>>
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[RBW] Re: Looking for towel rack bars version 2 and

[Minh]

hey sam, in case you missed it, maxcr has an xpac for sale, he updated his 
thread earlier today.  gl.

On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 3:41:37 AM UTC-4 Sam Perez wrote:

> Hi all,
> Anyone have a towel rack bar version two or x pac fabios chest they’d like 
> to catch and release? 
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a Part!

[Minh]

phillip, seems like you got big plans/adventures planned for your 
brompton!  

fyi, this approach of using a stem on the seatpost is exactly how berthoud 
mounts their cages for their bigger seat bags!

On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 2:00:54 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Well done!
>
> On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 11:53 AM Philip Barrett  
> wrote:
>
>> A short stroll down the shopping aisles at Amazon and we have a solution. 
>> Short stem, seatpost & some rubber feed that fit nice & tight without 
>> needing to glue so can be removed. Total investment >$25!
>>
>> Thanks for all the suggestions folks, they're what led me to this. 
>> Waiting on Aliexpress for a titanium rack so loose fit up for now.
>>
>> [image: PXL_20210820_170350239.jpg]
>> [image: PXL_20210820_170435931.jpg]
>>
>> On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 9:57:03 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> If you read the article from which the photo appears it is indeed simply 
>>> a wooden dowel strapped to the Brooks saddle loops. 
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cyclingabout.com/carrying-luggage-on-a-folding-bike-brompton-tern-dahon/
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cyclingabout.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Brompton-Hiking-Pack.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 6:45:17 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I know this picture is a Brompton but it shows the part I'm looking for 
 & can't seem to find and don't even know what it's called. Maybe some 
 crowdsourcing can help me?

 I'm looking for the seatpost mounted (or seat mounted) bar or strut 
 that would allow to attach a backpack as shown. The Nitto R50 really 
 wouldn't work for this.

 Any ideas?

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[RBW] Re: Wall Hanging Bike with Albatross Bars

[Minh]

hi Laing,

just to clarify, i used the 'bucket' cycloc in the past.  i didnt know 
about this new one that hangs by the pedal, i see that the idea is very 
similar to the DaHanger that Erik linked

On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:32:22 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:

> I have been looking at the Cycloc, that hangs the bicycle by the pedal, 
> and has rests/stops at the tires. the top of the bike is tilted away from 
> the wall.
>
> Laing
>
> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:23:56 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote:
>
>> thanks Erik/Dan
>>
>> i didnt know about these, so the bike is sitting at an angle to the 
>> wall?  Erik how high do you have yours?  How is it lifting the bike into 
>> the platforms and then securing it with the pedal?  Do you have a picture 
>> of your setup?  
>>
>>
>> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:19:22 AM UTC-4 Erik Wright wrote:
>>
>>> Living in a 100 year old row home, learning how to store/mount all my 
>>> bikes when I first moved in was a JOURNEY. I explored most wall-mounting 
>>> options, having 4 bikes all mounted differently as display / storage on the 
>>> first floor of my house.
>>>
>>> At the Philly Bike Expo '17 I saw DaHanger 
>>> <https://dahanger.co/products/dahanger-dan>, which mounts just like the 
>>> Gootus that Michael shared. I picked one up and it's by far my favorite of 
>>> all the wall-mounting options. It feels tidier than other options and keeps 
>>> the wheels tucked against the wall so the bike encroaches on the living 
>>> space much less. It works great with Albatross bars, my 50cm Cowchippers, 
>>> and other wide bars. I haven't tried vertical stacking like they say you 
>>> can do, but I'm considering it.
>>>
>>> I recommend it!
>>>
>>> Erik, Philly
>>>
>>> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:11:28 AM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have a similar issue in my apartment. I was thinking of trying this: 
>>>> the Gootus mount.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TR993MF/ref=twister_B0967ZZJM9?_encoding=UTF8=1
>>>>
>>>> I'm mostly repulsed by bike hanging systems because they all seem to 
>>>> appear to be torturing bikes or making them look like they are drawn and 
>>>> quartered. I think bikes should be stored as ready-to-go as possible.
>>>>
>>>> Has anyone used it?
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>>
>>>> PS If your Quickbeam is a 58cm, I'll buy it. I'm in NYC too.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:46:59 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hoping to mine the collective mind a little bit.  I'm trying to figure 
>>>>> out how to wall mount my quickbeam, but i have the ultra wide albatross 
>>>>> bars which is pushing it away from the wall.  
>>>>>
>>>>> has anyone mounted something similar?  did you use off the shelf rack 
>>>>> or built something custom?I tried a cycloc (which is pretty far off 
>>>>> the 
>>>>> wall) and see to remember the front wheel still needed to be turned a bit 
>>>>> to clear the wall!
>>>>>
>>>>> this is a last effort to come up with an acceptable solution to store 
>>>>> my QB in our small brooklyn apt, otherwise i may have to let it go so 
>>>>> thanks for any ideas!
>>>>>
>>>>>

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[RBW] Re: Wall Hanging Bike with Albatross Bars

[Minh]

thanks Erik/Dan

i didnt know about these, so the bike is sitting at an angle to the wall?  
Erik how high do you have yours?  How is it lifting the bike into the 
platforms and then securing it with the pedal?  Do you have a picture of 
your setup?  


On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:19:22 AM UTC-4 Erik Wright wrote:

> Living in a 100 year old row home, learning how to store/mount all my 
> bikes when I first moved in was a JOURNEY. I explored most wall-mounting 
> options, having 4 bikes all mounted differently as display / storage on the 
> first floor of my house.
>
> At the Philly Bike Expo '17 I saw DaHanger 
> <https://dahanger.co/products/dahanger-dan>, which mounts just like the 
> Gootus that Michael shared. I picked one up and it's by far my favorite of 
> all the wall-mounting options. It feels tidier than other options and keeps 
> the wheels tucked against the wall so the bike encroaches on the living 
> space much less. It works great with Albatross bars, my 50cm Cowchippers, 
> and other wide bars. I haven't tried vertical stacking like they say you 
> can do, but I'm considering it.
>
> I recommend it!
>
> Erik, Philly
>
> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:11:28 AM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote:
>
>> I have a similar issue in my apartment. I was thinking of trying this: 
>> the Gootus mount.
>>
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TR993MF/ref=twister_B0967ZZJM9?_encoding=UTF8=1
>>
>> I'm mostly repulsed by bike hanging systems because they all seem to 
>> appear to be torturing bikes or making them look like they are drawn and 
>> quartered. I think bikes should be stored as ready-to-go as possible.
>>
>> Has anyone used it?
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> PS If your Quickbeam is a 58cm, I'll buy it. I'm in NYC too.
>>
>>
>> On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:46:59 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote:
>>
>>> Hoping to mine the collective mind a little bit.  I'm trying to figure 
>>> out how to wall mount my quickbeam, but i have the ultra wide albatross 
>>> bars which is pushing it away from the wall.  
>>>
>>> has anyone mounted something similar?  did you use off the shelf rack or 
>>> built something custom?I tried a cycloc (which is pretty far off the 
>>> wall) and see to remember the front wheel still needed to be turned a bit 
>>> to clear the wall!
>>>
>>> this is a last effort to come up with an acceptable solution to store my 
>>> QB in our small brooklyn apt, otherwise i may have to let it go so thanks 
>>> for any ideas!
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Wall Hanging Bike with Albatross Bars

[Minh]

Hoping to mine the collective mind a little bit.  I'm trying to figure out 
how to wall mount my quickbeam, but i have the ultra wide albatross bars 
which is pushing it away from the wall.  

has anyone mounted something similar?  did you use off the shelf rack or 
built something custom?I tried a cycloc (which is pretty far off the 
wall) and see to remember the front wheel still needed to be turned a bit 
to clear the wall!

this is a last effort to come up with an acceptable solution to store my QB 
in our small brooklyn apt, otherwise i may have to let it go so thanks for 
any ideas!

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Re: [RBW] Bring Out The Brompton!

[Minh]

great thread and welcome to the club jason.  mine is similiar to yours when 
i got it.  be prepared for the tinker bug!  i turned my fender model into a 
rack one with a rack and new fender.   it makes push cart mode much more 
stable.  
i also added a dyno front wheel and light.  

they are useful in a way that is very different from a full size bike.  
though riding here in nyc can be a bit hectic with them!

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 8:22:39 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

> I picked up the Grateful Red rear LED USB light, it comes with a couple of 
> mounting options, one of which is literally an exact fit for the Brompton 
> rear reflector bracket!
>
> [image: PXL_20210804_121832278.jpg]
> [image: PXL_20210804_121843239.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 7:12:10 AM UTC-5 weste...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Eric, 
>>
>> Here's my Brompton in it's natural element -  multi-modal transport.   
>> I'm 6'7" tall and ride 65-68 cm road bikes, and the Brompton with the 
>> telescoping seat post and the H bars works well for me. 
>>
>> Julian Westerhout
>> Bloomington, IL 
>>
>> On Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:56:19 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have a picture/experience of a Brompton set up for a taller 
>>> (~6’3”) rider? Asking for a friend. 
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Joe Bernard  wrote:
>>>
 Ash,

 A Bosco can be done if you can make the reach and folded math work. 

 The clamp is 25.4 and the mast folds down so the reach-back juts away 
 from the bike. You'd have a bigger folded footprint but still crazy 
 compact 
 relative to storing or transporting a full-size bike. 

 The ETT is about 60cm with no stem reach. You'd have the reach to the 
 flat part of the bar in the same range as stock Brom bars but the rest is 
 coming WAY back. You'll never sit up any straighter on a bicycle than 
 holding the ends of a Bosco on a Brompton! 

 On Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 3:45:43 PM UTC-7 Ashwath Akirekadu wrote:

> Nice to see all those cute pictures!
>
> Wondering if the Bosco bar would work for a Brompton.  
>
> Brompton is in my N+1 list, but Bosco is a must.
> On Tuesday, 3 August 2021 at 11:28:15 UTC-7 Rick Thompson wrote:
>
>> That is a Wald 582 folding metal basket, with a Trigo adapter plate 
>> modified to fit it to the carrier block. It is not light, but nothing on 
>> mine is...
>>
>> Mine came as the "raw lacquer", but from the factory it is really a 
>> paint color and not just raw metal with lacquer over. I am using metal 
>> bluing with varnish over as touch up, that is close to the color.
>>
>> On Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:38:33 AM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Rick: which basket is that? Aliexpress & typing "brompton + 
>>> titanium" certainly brings up some lovely items too.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of doing a strip down to raw metal & lacquer over the 
>>> winter as I love that look.
>>>
>>> On Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:01:20 PM UTC-5 Rick Thompson wrote:
>>>
 Yes, but Bromptons are for shopping!

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/50409330646/in/album-72157715050533447/lightbox/

 https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/50597181768/in/album-72157715050533447/lightbox/

 On Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:45:59 AM UTC-7 Bill Gibson wrote:

> Look at used cameras from KEH Camera. Any price point you want. 
> Costco used to sell Nikon D3500 kits with two lenses, but I don't see 
> it 
> online right now, so check what KEH has. Canon EOS at any price or 
> resolution you want to pay for. Some instructors will demand a 
> certain 
> number of pixels, but any Nikon or Canon dslr will be serviceable to 
> begin 
> with , and KEH checks them out, warrants them, and will buy them 
> back. 
> Also, can rent fancy stuff at Lensrentals.com
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 1, 2021 at 4:23 PM Patrick Moore  
> wrote:
>
>> .
>>
>> Oh, speaking of expenses: daughter needs a DSLR (digital SLR) 
>> minimally good enough for "art projects," which means relatively hi 
>> res 
>> photos and manual adjustment of shutter speed, aperture, and 
>> lighting (did 
>> I get those right?). Someone said Costco has good deals. 
>> Suggestions? Not 
>> asking for donations, just advice. Thanks. Patrick "camera imbecile" 
>> Moore
>>
>
> Nikon D 3500 kit is 
>
>
>>
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Re: [RBW] ikea bag for brompton?i helped my friend tom find and buy a brompton here in bellingham.the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use as a carry onto the airplane baganyone know th

[Minh]

with shortest answer! 

haha, to the OP, these bags can be used for that purpose, but do some 
searching on youtube, you may want to add a few pieces of cardboard or hard 
plastic for more protection as the bags can tear.   also keep in mind that 
some airlines will not allow or these will not fit in the overheads, in 
which case you should be able to gate check it like a PRAM.

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 8:24:25 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote:

> This post wins the award for the longest subject line. 
>
> On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, bo richardson  wrote:
>
>> and the seller mentioned an ikea tyvec bag which people use to carry 
>> bromptons onto planes
>> abyone know the size or name of the bag?
>> tips?
>>
>> thanks
>> bo
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[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Nitto Platrack and Sackville Platsack

[Minh]

I had a platrack for a long time and loved mine.  carried a car battery 
from the auto parts shop in mine, carried water melons frequently.  

sold mine because i stopped carrying such large things but this is a great 
setup if you need it.   good luck with the sale bill!

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 10:23:34 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I'm selling a Nitto Platrack and matching Sackville Platsack combination.  
> Newcomers won't know what this thing is, so I'll explain briefly
>
> The Platrack is a Nitto tubular steel platform specifically designed to 
> bolt to the top of your Marks Rack (M1) or your Mini Front Rack (32F).  The 
> Platrack converts your smaller rack into a much larger platform.  The 
> Platrack has its own pair of auxiliary struts, stiffening and strengthening 
> the assembly.  
>
> The Sackville Platsack is a bag designed specifically to attach to the 
> Platrack.
>
> I bought this Platrack/Platsack assembly from Riv in ~2013.  It has lived 
> on my Hillborne, my Bombadil, and most recently on my wife's Yves Gomez.  
> It's been used on several S24Os but almost exclusively was an 'event' 
> setup.  The vast majority of its life has been spent on the shelf.  
>
> So, if you already have a Mark's Rack -OR- a Mini Front Rack and want a 
> way to massively expand its platform temporarily (or forever), this may be 
> your thing.  If you are an old timer and have kicked yourself for missing 
> out on this Rivendell exclusive, here's your chance again.  
>
> The Platrack struts have been cut to the right length for an Yves Gomez, 
> which is a 650B wheel with medium tires.  If your bike runs 700c wheels, 
> you will almost certainly need to buy longer struts.  Some people have set 
> up their Platrack to reach the mid-fork braze-ons, and if that is your 
> strategy, these struts will be plenty long.  
>
> $90 plus shipping for the Rack.  $110 plus shipping for the Bag.  $175 
> plus shipping for both the rack and the bag.  I want to sell them together, 
> but if you are dying to buy one part and not the other, let me know.  If I 
> can find a taker for each half then I will elect to split them up.
>
> Pictures:
>
> The Sack
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51278065903
>
> Inside the Sack, with the Rack inside
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51277899571
>
> Photo of how the Rack looks on the bike, mounted to a Mark's Rack
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/51274568632
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>

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[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Yakushima Island, SW Japan

[Minh]

wow, so many trip reports lately are focused on total miles/kms, this is a 
wonderful example that totals on the cycle computer do not make a 
successful trip, makes me feel like i'm there with you and makes me want to 
go!  

On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 8:59:38 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> Especially to John and Takashi,
>
> I've so enjoyed your pictures and write ups.  I have an English-language 
> TV channel, NHKWD, from Japan and one of the shows is called something like 
> Biking around Japan.  The cyclist goes to interesting places, shows the 
> beauty and speaks with the local residents. I always feel good after 
> watching a segment.  I don't watch much TV, but am glad when I can see that 
> show and take in the beauty.
>
> Roberta
>
> On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 7:52:44 AM UTC-4 Takashi wrote:
>
>> Ah, Yakushima!
>>
>> Thank you for sharing, John! I enjoyed your write-up and photos very much.
>> I've been curious about the island for years, but never made the visit. 
>> Your post makes me feel like I must visit there right away.
>>
>> Looks like it didn't rain very much while you were there.
>> Perhaps you have heard of a famous quote from a novel by Fumiko Hayashi 
>> which says "They say that it rains 35 days a month in Yakushima."
>>
>> Takashi
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: What is the seller's safety with PayPal and other payments.

[Minh]

most everyone has it covered, paypal generally covers the buyer more than 
the seller, if you are selling remotely its really your only option so a 
little bit of due dilligence is warranted, like someone thats active in the 
list etc.  

when i sold my stable a few months ago (5 bikes in a month), it was in 
person, so i accepted pretty much anything, usually Venmo or Zelle--Venmo 
there is a little bit of risk for chargebacks, Zelle i'm told cannot be 
taken back.  either form once its in you app you are fine.  and ofc you 
still have option of cash!   i would not accept any form of check unless 
you do it at the PAYERS bank and they cash it on the spot--but in that case 
why cant they pull it out in cash!



On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:40:48 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Riv content:  I'll be listing a Riv soon.  Lots of us sell bikes.
>
> What is the seller's safety in getting paid with a cashiers check, PayPal, 
> Zelle, cash, other options?  I''ll be listing my complete bike here and on 
> CL, so likely I'll be selling to a stranger.  I'd want to protect myself 
> again someone taking my bike and then, somehow, I wouldn't get the funds.
>
> When I bought a bike from a list member, we met in person, I paid him with 
> PayPal, he accepted the money and then I took the bike.
>
> Roberta
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Fancy Brooks Bags Edition, Velolumino Tail Light, random parts

[Minh]

a few items sold, dropped prices on other stuff, see below!

First thanks everyone for the kind words regarding my move, its not a bad 
thing, but just a change of lifestyle that really requires downsizing a lot 
of hobbies, I just can’t have 6 bikes in a city apt (but if you want to 
prove me wrong go ahead and post), I’m hoping 1.5 bikes is the right amount 
and I can keep my quick beam.  hopefully my last round of FS posts too!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6

The fancy accessory bag editions.  shipping is extra but it should be 
between $7 on the low end to $20 for the biggest bag.  if you like 
something, make me an offer!  

$20 Brooks Challenge Saddle bag, black (the tubular one): this ones is well 
used, straps are stretched and one of the buckle bolts was replaced with a 
nut and bolt.  

$25 Brooks Victoria Saddle Bag, yellow/mustard.  This ones a bit odd, the 
idea is that you would slide it over your saddle and the back part hangs 
down, and when you got to your destination you would slide it off and carry 
it like a purse.  In reality it doesnt really work well as either, but cute 
idea, well made.  
https://www.core77.com/posts/21021/getting-into-gear-ian-mahaffys-victoria-saddle-bag-for-brooks-21021

These next two were a collab that brooks did a few years back with the 
Royal College of Art in London (RCA), here’s a cool video, 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rL_3gMvghY=emb_logo

 they are so nice that I only used them a handful of times and don’t even 
have a picture of them on any of my bikes.  Both have a few small scratches 
from being handled or mounted.  

$80 Brooks B4 Frame Bag, honey brown:  some reference pictures, 
https://www.voltairecyclesco.com/products/brooks-england-b4-leather-frame-bag

This mounts the bike in the corner of the frame.  About the same size as 
the D shaped bags.  

$80 Brooks B1 saddle bag, honey brown: some reference pics, 
https://www.voltairecyclesveronanj.com/products/brooks-england-b1-leather-bicycle-handlebar-bag?variant=8133943066721,
 
this one is a little more practical, turns into a decent shoulder bag/purse 
off the bike.  Don’t think I ever mounted/used this.  

And lastly a big boy saddlebag, this one replaced a pannier for me its so 
big and stable

$140 Berthoud Saddlebag with seatpost rack, older model of this bag here, 
https://berthoudcycles.fr/en/962-saddle-bag-gb604-96l-gray.html, I need to 
doublecheck to make sure its the 9L one.  The rack makes it super solid but 
it does add weight.  Sorry for the bad pic, I’ll get some more if you need 
them, I was on the fence about selling this one

A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move. 

$60: Velo lumino dyno tail light, fender mounted, in a polished finish.  I 
do not know what Anton changed from v1 to v2!  Please note that this light 
has been mounted/used, so there are some light scratches in the finish, and 
the wiring is very short to accommodate a disconnect at the fender.  I will 
include a few additional disconnects, but you will need to figure out your 
own wiring etc. 

$15: mks GR9 platform pedals with clips, notice that one of the tabs broke 
off and is missing

$5: set of Christophe toe clips with leather accents
On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 9:27:41 AM UTC-5 Minh wrote:

> a few items sold, dropped prices on other stuff, see below!
>
>
>> First thanks everyone for the kind words regarding my move, its not a bad 
>> thing, but just a change of lifestyle that really requires downsizing a lot 
>> of hobbies, I just can’t have 6 bikes in a city apt (but if you want to 
>> prove me wrong go ahead and post), I’m hoping 1.5 bikes is the right amount 
>> and I can keep my quick beam.  hopefully my last round of FS posts too!
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6
>>
>> The fancy accessory bag editions.  shipping is extra but it should be 
>> between $7 on the low end to $20 for the biggest bag.  if you like 
>> something, make me an offer!  
>>
> $SOLD 50 Duluth Banana Bike Bag in grey, believe this is way back from the 
>> first edition
>>
> $25 Brooks Challenge Saddle bag, black (the tubular one): this ones is 
>> well used, straps are stretched and one of the buckle bolts was replaced 
>> with a nut and bolt.  
>>
> $SOLD 60 Brooks D Shaped Saddle Bag, black, straps are stretched but still 
>> solid, there are scuffs from use, but pack is still tight.  
>>
>> $30 Brooks Victoria Saddle Bag, yellow/mustard.  This ones a bit odd, the 
>> idea is that you would slide it over your saddle and the back part hangs 
>> down, and when you got to your destination you would slide it off and carry 
>> it like a purse.  In reality it doesnt really work well as either, but cute 
>> idea, well made.  
>> https://www.core77.com/posts/21021/getting-into-gear-ian-mahaffys-victoria-saddle-b

[RBW] Re: FS: Fancy Brooks Bags Edition, Velolumino Tail Light, random parts

[Minh]

a few items sold, dropped prices on other stuff, see below!


> First thanks everyone for the kind words regarding my move, its not a bad 
> thing, but just a change of lifestyle that really requires downsizing a lot 
> of hobbies, I just can’t have 6 bikes in a city apt (but if you want to 
> prove me wrong go ahead and post), I’m hoping 1.5 bikes is the right amount 
> and I can keep my quick beam.  hopefully my last round of FS posts too!
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6
>
> The fancy accessory bag editions.  shipping is extra but it should be 
> between $7 on the low end to $20 for the biggest bag.  if you like 
> something, make me an offer!  
>
> $SOLD 50 Duluth Banana Bike Bag in grey, believe this is way back from the 
> first edition
>
> $25 Brooks Challenge Saddle bag, black (the tubular one): this ones is 
> well used, straps are stretched and one of the buckle bolts was replaced 
> with a nut and bolt.  
>
> $SOLD 60 Brooks D Shaped Saddle Bag, black, straps are stretched but still 
> solid, there are scuffs from use, but pack is still tight.  
>
> $30 Brooks Victoria Saddle Bag, yellow/mustard.  This ones a bit odd, the 
> idea is that you would slide it over your saddle and the back part hangs 
> down, and when you got to your destination you would slide it off and carry 
> it like a purse.  In reality it doesnt really work well as either, but cute 
> idea, well made.  
> https://www.core77.com/posts/21021/getting-into-gear-ian-mahaffys-victoria-saddle-bag-for-brooks-21021
>
> These next two were a collab that brooks did a few years back with the 
> Royal College of Art in London (RCA), here’s a cool video, 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rL_3gMvghY=emb_logo
>
>  they are so nice that I only used them a handful of times and don’t even 
> have a picture of them on any of my bikes.  Both have a few small scratches 
> from being handled or mounted.  
>
> $90 Brooks B4 Frame Bag, honey brown:  some reference pictures, 
> https://www.voltairecyclesco.com/products/brooks-england-b4-leather-frame-bag
>
> This mounts the bike in the corner of the frame.  About the same size as 
> the D shaped bags.  
>
> $90 Brooks B1 saddle bag, honey brown: some reference pics, 
> https://www.voltairecyclesveronanj.com/products/brooks-england-b1-leather-bicycle-handlebar-bag?variant=8133943066721,
>  
> this one is a little more practical, turns into a decent shoulder bag/purse 
> off the bike.  Don’t think I ever mounted/used this.  
>
> And lastly a big boy saddlebag, this one replaced a pannier for me its so 
> big and stable
>
> $140 Berthoud Saddlebag with seatpost rack, older model of this bag here, 
> https://berthoudcycles.fr/en/962-saddle-bag-gb604-96l-gray.html, I need 
> to doublecheck to make sure its the 9L one.  The rack makes it super solid 
> but it does add weight.  Sorry for the bad pic, I’ll get some more if you 
> need them, I was on the fence about selling this one
>
> A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move. 
>
> $65: Velo lumino dyno tail light, fender mounted, in a polished finish.  I 
> do not know what Anton changed from v1 to v2!  Please note that this light 
> has been mounted/used, so there are some light scratches in the finish, and 
> the wiring is very short to accommodate a disconnect at the fender.  I will 
> include a few additional disconnects, but you will need to figure out your 
> own wiring etc. 
>
> $20: mks GR9 platform pedals with clips, notice that one of the tabs broke 
> off and is missing
>
> $10: set of Christophe toe clips with leather accents
>
>
>

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[RBW] FS: Fancy Brooks Bags Edition, Velolumino Tail Light, random parts

[Minh]

 

First thanks everyone for the kind words regarding my move, its not a bad 
thing, but just a change of lifestyle that really requires downsizing a lot 
of hobbies, I just can’t have 6 bikes in a city apt (but if you want to 
prove me wrong go ahead and post), I’m hoping 1.5 bikes is the right amount 
and I can keep my quick beam.  hopefully my last round of FS posts too!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6

The fancy accessory bag editions.  shipping is extra but it should be 
between $7 on the low end to $20 for the biggest bag.  if you like 
something, make me an offer!  

$50 Duluth Banana Bike Bag in grey, believe this is way back from the first 
edition

$25 Brooks Challenge Saddle bag, black (the tubular one): this ones is well 
used, straps are stretched and one of the buckle bolts was replaced with a 
nut and bolt.  

$60 Brooks D Shaped Saddle Bag, black, straps are stretched but still 
solid, there are scuffs from use, but pack is still tight.  

$35 Brooks Victoria Saddle Bag, yellow/mustard.  This ones a bit odd, the 
idea is that you would slide it over your saddle and the back part hangs 
down, and when you got to your destination you would slide it off and carry 
it like a purse.  In reality it doesnt really work well as either, but cute 
idea, well made. 
 
https://www.core77.com/posts/21021/getting-into-gear-ian-mahaffys-victoria-saddle-bag-for-brooks-21021

These next two were a collab that brooks did a few years back with the 
Royal College of Art in London (RCA), here’s a cool video, 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rL_3gMvghY=emb_logo

 they are so nice that I only used them a handful of times and don’t even 
have a picture of them on any of my bikes.  Both have a few small scratches 
from being handled or mounted.  

$100 Brooks B4 Frame Bag, honey brown:  some reference pictures, 
https://www.voltairecyclesco.com/products/brooks-england-b4-leather-frame-bag

This mounts the bike in the corner of the frame.  About the same size as 
the D shaped bags.  

$100 Brooks B1 saddle bag, honey brown: some reference pics, 
https://www.voltairecyclesveronanj.com/products/brooks-england-b1-leather-bicycle-handlebar-bag?variant=8133943066721,
 
this one is a little more practical, turns into a decent shoulder bag/purse 
off the bike.  Don’t think I ever mounted/used this.  

And lastly a big boy saddlebag, this one replaced a pannier for me its so 
big and stable

$150 Berthoud Saddlebag with seatpost rack, older model of this bag here, 
https://berthoudcycles.fr/en/962-saddle-bag-gb604-96l-gray.html, I need to 
doublecheck to make sure its the 9L one.  The rack makes it super solid but 
it does add weight.  Sorry for the bad pic, I’ll get some more if you need 
them, I was on the fence about selling this one

A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move. 

$65: Velo lumino dyno tail light, fender mounted, in a polished finish.  I 
do not know what Anton changed from v1 to v2!  Please note that this light 
has been mounted/used, so there are some light scratches in the finish, and 
the wiring is very short to accommodate a disconnect at the fender.  I will 
include a few additional disconnects, but you will need to figure out your 
own wiring etc. 

$20: mks GR9 platform pedals with clips, notice that one of the tabs broke 
off and is missing

$10: set of Christophe toe clips with leather accents


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[RBW] FS: Velolumio Tail light, IRD top mount shift pods, Carradice Panniers, misc shift parts

[Minh]

hi all found a few more things to clear out.  prices do not including 
shipping but for most things (except for the bags) will be around $5 and 
will combine for less.   if i'm off on price make me an offer!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6

$80, 1st gen velo lumio dyno tail light, i don't know what anton changed 
from v1 to v2.this is the polished one, so there are some scratches etc 
from use.  please note that this has been installed before with a short 
quick disconnect.  i will include some new connectors but you will need to 
figure out the wiring and soldering.

$35 IRD top mount shift pod adapters, these are just the mounts, no 
shifters.  

$80, a very well worn set of carradice panniers, both the big bag ones and 
smaller front ones.  these are from the late 90s (at least thats when i got 
them second hand), and i've used them a bunch.  the big bags are more faded 
then the front ones--which are still kinda stiff.  there are a few pin 
holes here and there, and abrasions etc. 

$20, pair of suntour friction shifters, they are on an incomplete stem(?) 
mount.  these are pretty nice in the hand.

$10, a set of christophe toe clips with leather dressing/accents

and lastly a few things that i can't price, and will let you make offers 
on!  think coffee money :)

a mismatch bag of shifter parts, contains 1 right silver shifter, 1 left 
shimano shifter of unknown origin, and what looks like most of the parts

1 left shifter pod
a pair of downtube adapters for bar end conversions
1 vo steering dampener (not pictured)

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[RBW] Re: FS: Velolumino Tail Light, IRD Top mounts, Carradice Bags, misc shifter parts

[Minh]

a few items sold, dropped prices on a few more

A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move.  Prices do not include 
shipping, but should be about $5 (except for the bags)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6

$65: Velo lumino dyno tail light, fender mounted, in a polished finish.  I 
do not know what Anton changed from v1 to v2!  Please note that this light 
has been mounted/used, so there are some light scratches in the finish, and 
the wiring is very short to accommodate a disconnect at the fender.  I will 
include a few additional disconnects, but you will need to figure out your 
own wiring etc. 

$SOLD: IRD top mount shifter mounts.  These are the mounts only.

$SOLD: a very well worn set of Carradice panniers, a pair of large rear 
bags and smaller front bags.  these are at least 20 years old, have seen 
many miles, are faded (they were originally black), come with scuffs, 
grease marks, etc.  But in typical Carradice fashion, they are still good 
for many more miles

$10: a nice set of sun tour friction shifters, the mount they are on are 
incomplete, so you’d repurpose these

$5: set of Christophe toe clips with leather accents

And a few things that I can’t price and happy to take offers on (think 
coffee money).  

A bag of shifter parts with 1 right silver shifter, 1 random left Shimano 
shifter, and what looks like but may not be all the parts for them

1 left bar end Shimano pod

1 pair of downtube adapters to convert to bar end shifters

1 steering dampener (not pictured)

On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 4:23:33 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote:

> Apologies if this showed up twice!
>
> A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move.  Prices do not include 
> shipping, but should be about $5 (except for the bags)
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6
>
> $80: Velo lumino dyno tail light, fender mounted, in a polished finish.  I 
> do not know what Anton changed from v1 to v2!  Please note that this light 
> has been mounted/used, so there are some light scratches in the finish, and 
> the wiring is very short to accommodate a disconnect at the fender.  I will 
> include a few additional disconnects, but you will need to figure out your 
> own wiring etc. 
>
> $35: IRD top mount shifter mounts.  These are the mounts only.
>
> $80: a very well worn set of Carradice panniers, a pair of large rear bags 
> and smaller front bags.  these are at least 20 years old, have seen many 
> miles, are faded (they were originally black), come with scuffs, grease 
> marks, etc.  But in typical Carradice fashion, they are still good for many 
> more miles
>
> $20: a nice set of sun tour friction shifters, the mount they are on are 
> incomplete, so you’d repurpose these
>
> $10: set of Christophe toe clips with leather accents
>
> And a few things that I can’t price and happy to take offers on (think 
> coffee money).  
>
> A bag of shifter parts with 1 right silver shifter, 1 random left Shimano 
> shifter, and what looks like but may not be all the parts for them
>
> 1 left bar end Shimano pod
>
> 1 pair of downtube adapters to convert to bar end shifters
>
> 1 steering dampener (not pictured)
>

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[RBW] FS: Velolumino Tail Light, IRD Top mounts, Carradice Bags, misc shifter parts

[Minh]

 

Apologies if this showed up twice!

A few additional items I’m unearthing as we move.  Prices do not include 
shipping, but should be about $5 (except for the bags)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FAoCJqFbVZ737wZd6

$80: Velo lumino dyno tail light, fender mounted, in a polished finish.  I 
do not know what Anton changed from v1 to v2!  Please note that this light 
has been mounted/used, so there are some light scratches in the finish, and 
the wiring is very short to accommodate a disconnect at the fender.  I will 
include a few additional disconnects, but you will need to figure out your 
own wiring etc. 

$35: IRD top mount shifter mounts.  These are the mounts only.

$80: a very well worn set of Carradice panniers, a pair of large rear bags 
and smaller front bags.  these are at least 20 years old, have seen many 
miles, are faded (they were originally black), come with scuffs, grease 
marks, etc.  But in typical Carradice fashion, they are still good for many 
more miles

$20: a nice set of sun tour friction shifters, the mount they are on are 
incomplete, so you’d repurpose these

$10: set of Christophe toe clips with leather accents

And a few things that I can’t price and happy to take offers on (think 
coffee money).  

A bag of shifter parts with 1 right silver shifter, 1 random left Shimano 
shifter, and what looks like but may not be all the parts for them

1 left bar end Shimano pod

1 pair of downtube adapters to convert to bar end shifters

1 steering dampener (not pictured)

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[RBW] Re: FS: 1st Gen Burnt Orange Sam Hillborne 56cm

[Minh]

hi all thanks for all the interest and kind words.  this bike went to a 
fellow bike nerd locally, good luck to everyone in all your searches.  

On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:57:54 PM UTC-4 Minh wrote:

> hi all, with great sadness i need to sell my RBW bikes, first up is my 
> Orange Sam, that was mostly built as a camp bike.  please see the attached 
> album for pics but a few highlights.  sam fs album 
> <https://photos.app.goo.gl/gHiUsJVcp8JrW2CL6>
>
>- $1450 for the bike as you see it.  
>- 56cm 1st gen Sam, which is a 59cm top tube
>- mostly standard riv build, sprint shifters, nitto stem, bars 
>(noodles), post
>- riv special brooks saddle with copper rails/rivets
>- paul touring/neo canti brakes with trp levers
>- white industries cranks, with mks pedals
>- son delux dyno hub with an edelux front light
>- phils rear freewheel
>- rear nitto rack
>- 700x37 pasela tourguards
>- vo fenders, clearance is a little tight
>- if you dig the blue tape, i will include a pack of blue viva tape to 
>freshen it up
>
> there are a few scratches here and there. i'm about 6ft tall and standover 
> is good, reach is pretty good.  
>
> this bike is mostly ready to ride, i say mostly because i had a front rack 
> that i sold off, which makes the front fender a little wobbly.  i'd suggest 
> getting a new one to secure it.  the wiring for the lights could use a 
> little tidying up as well.
>
> i'm in the washington dc area and would prefer to do a local sale if 
> possible, and i would be willing to meet within a few hours for a serious 
> buyer.  
>
>  if i can't sell it as is, i would consider parting it out, so if there is 
> something you really want send me a message and i'll make a note of it.  
>
>

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[RBW] FS: 1st Gen Burnt Orange Sam Hillborne 56cm

[Minh]

hi all, with great sadness i need to sell my RBW bikes, first up is my 
Orange Sam, that was mostly built as a camp bike.  please see the attached 
album for pics but a few highlights.  sam fs album 


   - $1450 for the bike as you see it.  
   - 56cm 1st gen Sam, which is a 59cm top tube
   - mostly standard riv build, sprint shifters, nitto stem, bars 
   (noodles), post
   - riv special brooks saddle with copper rails/rivets
   - paul touring/neo canti brakes with trp levers
   - white industries cranks, with mks pedals
   - son delux dyno hub with an edelux front light
   - phils rear freewheel
   - rear nitto rack
   - 700x37 pasela tourguards
   - vo fenders, clearance is a little tight
   - if you dig the blue tape, i will include a pack of blue viva tape to 
   freshen it up

there are a few scratches here and there. i'm about 6ft tall and standover 
is good, reach is pretty good.  

this bike is mostly ready to ride, i say mostly because i had a front rack 
that i sold off, which makes the front fender a little wobbly.  i'd suggest 
getting a new one to secure it.  the wiring for the lights could use a 
little tidying up as well.

i'm in the washington dc area and would prefer to do a local sale if 
possible, and i would be willing to meet within a few hours for a serious 
buyer.  

 if i can't sell it as is, i would consider parting it out, so if there is 
something you really want send me a message and i'll make a note of it.  

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Marks Rack

[Minh]

thanks to those that reached out, pending, will email if it falls thru

On Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:43:39 PM UTC-4 The Snag wrote:

> I'll  take it!
>
> On Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 5:17:05 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:
>
>> clearing out the extras bin, used marks rack with a few scratches.  the 
>> struts are uncut, one set is 26cm and one set is 12cm.  if you need band 
>> clamps lmk.  
>> $100 shipped in conus, can send pics if you need to see them!
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Marks Rack

[Minh]

clearing out the extras bin, used marks rack with a few scratches.  the 
struts are uncut, one set is 26cm and one set is 12cm.  if you need band 
clamps lmk.  
$100 shipped in conus, can send pics if you need to see them!


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[RBW] Help Pimp My Quickbeam

[Minh]

i love how many replies you got after only 2 days and so many QB owners chiming 
in.  

i dont think there is a wrong way to build it other than the chainline 
question.   i went with a dos freewheel in the back on a phils flip flop hub 
and its plenty of range for me.  

heres a pic of how i setup mine, https://photos.app.goo.gl/YLVqsKY5kNJqPQ9j6

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Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Home Office Edition. Rivendell Custom, Atlantis, Hunqapillar, Wheels

[Minh]

oh geez, i gotta stop perusing this group, otherwise Karls Home Office FS 
thread is gonna become my Home Office Buy thread.  

thats a nice looking atlantis, and my size.

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[RBW] Re: Crash Stories

[Minh]

oh this is fun, i'm going to do two:  

a few years ago, was riding my quickbeam home with some chinese take out and 
took the short cut thru a wooded area.   there was a wooden foot bridge and 
there was a moisture on the moss covered wood.  i turned my front wheel at a 
bad angle and it slid out from under me.  i hit my head on the handle bars, the 
next thing i know i'm about ten feet further up the trail, straddling my bike 
with no memory how i got there.  i was bleeding from my temple (thank goodness 
i was wearing glasses, they cut my side, but at least i didnt poke my eye out, 
tho that did cost me  $500 glasses), but i could not tell how much i was 
bleeding, i stopped a passerby and he gave me a pretty horrified look, but 
didnt stop me.  so i walked home with napkins to my temple trying to figure out 
why the bleeding wouldn't stop.  when i got home i could see that the cut was 
pretty deep and not closing, so off i drove (again, not really smart) to urgent 
care and then the emergecy room for stitches.  5 or so hours later i got my 
stitches and ate my takeout, the cost of the glasses and the 2K or so in 
medical bills make that one expensive night of chinese takeout!

the other story also involves a trip to the hospital but not mine.  my little 
sister (maybe 11 at the time) just learned to ride and she followed me down 
this road towards my parents store, there was a hill (not that steep but enough 
to get some speed), my sister had not gotten the concept of standing back for 
the brakes, instead she went head first over the handlebars and into a thorny 
bush.  i ran to find my mom and told her my sister just did a superman off the 
bike.  it took a few hours at the emergency room and a few stitches to deal 
with all the thorns.  

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[RBW] Re: FS: Everything is NEW! SONdeluxe, Garmin Edge 1030, Vintage Sidi Touring Shoes

[Minh]

im a big fan of these SIDI shoes, if they were my size id buy these as a 
backup pair.   and my memory may be bad as i bought these forever ago, but 
that seems like a great price too.  

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[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen in Cuba [Trip/Ride Report]

[Minh]

thanks for putting in the time to write this, looks amazing!

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[RBW] FS : Nitto Big Front Rack

[Minh]

Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front 
Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting 
holes at the bottom.  I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well 
because this rack has extra drop out eyelets so i could mount the rack and 
my fenders at the same time.  

a few scuffs, scratches in the rack but never crashed (by me at least), 
rack is straight.  includes 1 set of bolts and metal spacers (the bottom 
ones in the pictures), i also have some band clamps--though those are just 
home-depot specials if you need them too.  

$125 + shipping please, thanks for looking!


https://photos.app.goo.gl/CAHLRNk6bmk0aAsE3
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mP6DQrH1LnxUlK352

and a picture of it mounted (old one): 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rkCy4rB9mhkEXJrD6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/X4eaozZyBq8kaWHb8

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[RBW] Re: WTB 60cm Quickbeam

[Minh]

Sorry guys. I have a 60, and can’t rven fit it into my new place so I’m putting 
it in storage because I know I’ll regret selling it!   So good luck!   I can’t 
explain it but there is something special about the Quickbeam.  

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[RBW] Re: FS: Velo Orange (VO) Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm

[Minh]

found a new home, thanks!

On Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 5:48:48 PM UTC-5, Minh wrote:
>
> Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things 
> left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final 
> totals.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/ri7taTaSyFW35fmo6
>
>
> Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm New: $30
>
>
> Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem: See specs at VO: 
> https://velo-orange.com/collections/stems/products/grand-cru-quill-stem
>
> 120mm extension, super shiny, a few fine scratches from handling, but as 
> far as i can tell not mounted, no insertion marks.  Has a mount for a 
> temple bell.
>
>

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[RBW] FS: Velo Orange (VO) Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm

[Minh]

Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things 
left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final 
totals.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ri7taTaSyFW35fmo6


Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm New: $30


Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem: See specs at VO: 
https://velo-orange.com/collections/stems/products/grand-cru-quill-stem

120mm extension, super shiny, a few fine scratches from handling, but as 
far as i can tell not mounted, no insertion marks.  Has a mount for a 
temple bell.

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Front Rack

[Minh]

Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front 
Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting 
holes at the bottom.  I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well 
because this rack has extra eyelets so i could mount the rack and my 
fenders at the same time.  

a few scuffs, scratches in the rack but never crashed (by me at least), 
rack is straight.  includes 1 set of bolts and metal spacers, i also have 
some band clamps--though those are just home-depot specials if you need 
them too.  

$135 + shipping please, thanks for looking!


https://photos.app.goo.gl/CAHLRNk6bmk0aAsE3
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mP6DQrH1LnxUlK352

and a picture of it mounted (old one): 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rkCy4rB9mhkEXJrD6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/X4eaozZyBq8kaWHb8

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[RBW] FS: Threaded Stems (nitto, vo)

[Minh]

Thanks to everyone that's helped clear out my parts box, just a few things 
left. prices do not include shipping, PM me with your zip to get final 
totals.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gfIWhoNvVLhzpniq1

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DXtg9zL2FIC2u8XB2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ri7taTaSyFW35fmo6


Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm New: $30

Nitto Technomic, 80mmx225: $20


Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem: See specs at VO: 
https://velo-orange.com/collections/stems/products/grand-cru-quill-stem

120mm extension, super shiny, a few fine scratches from handling, but never 
mounted as far as i can tell, no insertion marks.  Has a mount for a temple 
bell.

Nitto technomic stem:

Classic riv popular stem, 80mm extension with 225mm quill.

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[RBW] Nitto Big Front Rack

[Minh]

Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front 
Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting 
holes at the bottom.  I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well 
because this rack has extra eyelets so i could mount the rack and my 
fenders at the same time.  

a few scuffs, scratches in the rack but never crashed (by me at least), 
rack is straight.  includes 1 set of bolts and metal spacers, i also have 
some band clamps--though those are just home-depot specials if you need 
them too.  

$135 + shipping please, thanks for looking!


https://photos.app.goo.gl/CAHLRNk6bmk0aAsE3
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mP6DQrH1LnxUlK352

and a picture of it mounted (old 
one): https://photos.app.goo.gl/rkCy4rB9mhkEXJrD6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/X4eaozZyBq8kaWHb8

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[RBW] Re: ISO Chris King Rear Hub, 135mm, 36h, low flange, silver (Non Disc)

[Minh]

virgil is onto the right idea, as i have a set of CK hubs on 26" rims that 
i treated myself too many years ago.  i should sell them but can't seem to 
let go!  

the buzzing is way over the top, but like dave says, has no equal!

On Friday, September 7, 2018 at 7:18:42 AM UTC-4, Virgil Staphbeard wrote:
>
> I don't but I'd check ebay for old MTB wheels. I have exactly what you're 
> in search of laced to a 26" rim that I found on ebay for $75 shipped. It 
> was pretty much new. No one seems to be interested in 26" rim brake wheels 
> or has the foresight to delace one I suppose. 
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Cheviot and Bike Rack

[Minh]

Deborah,

you don't mention what year MINI cooper you have (2002 here, yep, still 
have it :), as you've figured out, trunk racks are not a great option, also 
a warning i used a trunk rack in an emergency and ended up damaging my 
hatch (fender turned and hit the car during a rain storm).  

Joe points to a special product that installs under the bumper cover, 
depending on the model you may lose the backup light.  i''ve seen others 
use this, and if you can handle the install or find a local shop to install 
it, i think it's the cleanest option--though keep in mind that a hitch rack 
will also have the bike extending out beyond the car, just not at an 
angle.  

unfortunately MINIs and bikes aren't great fits, especially if you have 
fenders as it's nearly impossible to fit even inside the car!

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[RBW] FS: Nitto Big Front Rack

[Minh]

Hi all, switching things around up for sale is an older Nitto Big Front 
Rack, this is without the triangulation and without the extra mounting 
holes at the bottom.  I used this on a 56cm Hillborne--which worked well 
because this rack has extra eyelets so i could mount the rack and my 
fenders at the same time.  

a few scuffs, scratches in the rack but never crashed (by me at least), 
rack is straight.  includes 1 set of bolts and metal spacers, i also have 
some band clamps--though those are just home-depot specials if you need 
them too.  

$145 + shipping please, thanks for looking!


https://photos.app.goo.gl/CAHLRNk6bmk0aAsE3
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mP6DQrH1LnxUlK352

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[RBW] Hanging Edelux 2, tail-light wiring

[Minh]

Hi all,

I picked up a hanging edelux2 recently and it's one of the earlier ones 
that do not support a tail-light direct connected to it--there's no extra 
port.  I know that means i can't wire the tail-light thru the headlight so 
that it turns off/on with the headlight.  But can i still wire the 
tail-light into the hub power and ground IF i'm ok with the headlight 
always being on?  I know there's some risk if the headlight were to fail or 
go-out that i would burn out the tail-light, but is there anything else i'm 
missing with this?

as far as wiring, can i tap into the power lead going from the hub to 
headlight or do i need to run a wire from the tail-light back to the hub?  
thanks for any help, i always like to double-check/confirm when it comes to 
wiring!


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[RBW] Nitto R14 in front, mounting options

[Minh]

Hi all,

I'm thinking about mounting an R14 on the front of my bike, however this 
one does not have the top of fork braze-ons.  Has anyone come up with a 
creative way to mount these on a fork without the newer braze-ons?  The 
'arms' that come out of the back of this rack come out at the same plane as 
the deck of the rack, so any adjustments are on the wrong axis.  

see picture at the riv 
site.  https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-r-14-r14-top-rack-20095

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[RBW] Re: FS: Bags, Parts, Accessories (lotsa)

[Minh]

*Updated and added some more!

Bike Parts for Sale

TLDR: (but make sure to read below on condtion of certain items!!)

Shipping not included.  Photos: https://goo.gl/photos/9NfCPWYZ6BJEL13f6

Brooks Challenge Tool Saddle Bag, Black, $20


Shimano LX V-Brake, $7


IRD Top Shifter Mounts Only: $35

Shimano BarEnd Pods No washers: $18

Shimano UN26 BB, 68x113: $5

Shimano Sora Front Derailleur (with plastic shim): $8

Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem, 120mm New: $32

Nitto Technomic, 80mmx225: $22

Weinman Single Pivot Brakes (Type 600 & 500): $12

SideTrack HD Accessory Mount: $7



Details Below

Hi all, just starting the process of culling the closet, drop me a line if 
you’re interested in anything,  I’m in the Washington DC area.

All prices below are before shipping--if you want something please send me 
a message with your zipcode and i will calculate totals.  if you buy more 
than one item then i will combine shipping as best as i can, there is a 
photoset here -> https://goo.gl/photos/9NfCPWYZ6BJEL13f6

If you want more photos of an item, please let me know.   If you want to 
make me an offer I won’t be offended, but don’t be offended if i don’t 
reply.   Please send all messages privately.

For payment, i accept either Google Pay (preferred) or PayPal.  I will 
leave it up to you based on your comfort level on the type of paypal to use.

Prices do not include shipping --I’m on the east coast so shipping will be 
less the closer you are to me.  Please email me directly with any 
questions, if you’re reading via a smart-phone, you may need to switch to 
the desktop version (link at the bottom of your browser), to reply directly.

Brooks Challenge Tool Saddle Bag, Black,

This is the small leather tool bag, i picked this up second hand and one of 
the bolts had come undone on one of the straps, i replaced it with a nut 
and bolt, you can see the bolt on the inside.  There is some scratches and 
wear on the leather, it could use a good polish. The straps are a little 
crunchy and stretched out, but it still feels like it will hold.


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Shimano LX V-Brake, 

Single v-brake (1 wheel), the pads are nearly worn down so you’ll need to 
replace soon, no pics but will take some if you really need them.


Shimano Barend Pods No washers: 

Either order some regular square washers from Riv to use non-shimano 
shifters OR

Order some Shimano washers to run shimano shifters (either from Riv, or i 
can give you the Shimano part-number to order from your LBS). If you want 
to use non-shimano shifters, you will need to modify the mounts--send me an 
email for details


IRD Top Shifter Mounts Only: 

Used, sized for roadbars (25.4) so you will need shims to mount these to 
other (22.2) (not included, though $3 online)

please read-up on these and think about what shifters you want to use, 
as-is these would work with non Shimano shifters (Shimano shifters need a 
special washer, which Riv sell).  I mounted a set of Suntour DT shifters, 
right side was fine but left side was a little loose--would need an 
additional washer/shim. You may not have that problem but FYI. I’ve 
included a picture of these mounts with Suntour DT shifters mounted as an 
example.

Shimano UN26 BB, 68x113:

mounted and used, threads look clean



Velo Orange Grand Cru Quill Stem: See specs at VO: 
https://velo-orange.com/collections/stems/products/grand-cru-quill-stem

120mm extension, super shiny, a few fine scratches from handling, but never 
mounted, no insertion marks.  Has a mount for a temple bell.

Nitto technomic stem:

Classic riv popular stem, 80mm extension with 225mm quill.

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