[RBW] Re: FS: B67 Aged and Bosco Bullmoose Bar

2016-05-02 Thread Mattt
Price drop on the Bosco Bullmoose to $120 shipped before they go to Ebay land. They are 58cm; I properly measured. I can send pictures on request. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-02 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Mark, How wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Curtis On Monday, May 2, 2016, WETH wrote: > Mark, > That is one of my favorite publications-great writing and gorgeous > photographs. Your contribution fit right in. > Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Now that winter is

Re: [RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
https://www.drbronner.com/our-story/timeline/read-the-moral-abcs/ On 05/02/2016 05:47 PM, Evan E. wrote: Some of Garth's posts remind me of the text on Dr. Bronner's liquid soap bottles back in the 1980s. "Everything _here!_ Fully self supplied! All clean. All one! All truth! Dilute dilute

[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-02 Thread kielsun
This is a beautiful publication and your piece was really interesting. Thanks for sharing! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 4:58:45 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hello friends, > > Just wanted to share that I've got an article in the new Bunyan Velo > magazine, sort of an 'introduction to winter

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Saddlebag Grip and Waxed Canvas Rain Cape

2016-05-02 Thread Michael Ullmer
Bump! and price drop Saddlebag Grip now $70 shipped CONUS On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 9:46:31 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: > > Rain cape sold! > > On Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10:11:35 PM UTC-7, Michael Ullmer wrote: >> >> I've got one more Saddlebag Grip for sale that's been gathering

Re: [RBW] Always heard this about latex tubes

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
ps - especially on the Barlows (but even on the 27mm Open Paves) I love the sound they make on tar strips. They sound (and feel) like an under--pressure soccer ball. If you over-pressure them, they bounce like a soccer ball. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Mattt
Bob, I like your drive train setup. The wolf tooth chaining has inspired me to go that route. Thanks for sharing. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: Mini Front Racks and Canti Brakes

2016-05-02 Thread Dave Johnston
I'm using CX-70s with a Paul straddle yoke set just above the crown hole mount of a Nitto M-12 and I think it works great, but I'm not that picky about canti straddle cable heights. -Dave J On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 3:23:43 PM UTC-4, Bob B wrote: > > > Garth or anyone else: have you tried the

Re: [RBW] Always heard this about latex tubes

2016-05-02 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Ron! I'll give them a try. On Monday, May 2, 2016, Ron Mc wrote: > Hi Rene, > Challenge makes a large cross/gravel size - best online price is Outside > Outfiters. I just received two in the mail from there today - I keep these > stocked. > Price is about the same

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks very much, Keith and Chris! My saddle height is 71 cm. According to the brochure, the 52-cm Clem is suited for those with saddle heights from 68 to 78 cm, so I'm close to being right in the middle of the range. I would also be at the very top of the range for the 45-cm Clem (62 to

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

2016-05-02 Thread Reed Kennedy
On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 12:39:11 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > > The S3X was a very brief explosion: years of anticipation; a couple of > years of immense interest; then oblivion. Why is that? > Well, I can tell you that at least for me they did not work very well. Rather dredging up

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Sweet! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 7:53:12 PM UTC-6, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to > mention all the hubbub with the Hubbuhubbuh and the Rosco Bubbe — but I > thought I’d share details and impressions of my

[RBW] PSA: 59cm Legolas frame on Ebay

2016-05-02 Thread Matt Rhodes
FYI. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Legolas-59cm-/152074885679?hash=item23685e9a2f:g:21EAAOSwZAtXJjsd Cheers, Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] OT: carrying fishing poles on a bike

2016-05-02 Thread Surlyprof
I don't fish anymore but I often have to carry materials for class demontrations. I've carried aluminum tubing, plastics and wood using this method: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/129545862@N03/22511138074/ Often becomes quite a conversation starter on the train to school! There are limits

[RBW] Re: Always heard this about latex tubes

2016-05-02 Thread Sofia Torres
YUP. I've had a latex CX tube survive after my tire was punctured by the largest thorn I've ever seen (about 1" long and very very sharp but stubby.) I did pull it out right away because it was a noticeable bump as the wheel turned. Tube was fine. I kept the thorn as a keepsake. -- You

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks for the kind words, Matt, Joe, Ron, and Erl! @ Matt: Yeah, it's a lng bike -- I can fit my other bikes into the back of my Saab without needing to remove the front wheel, but the Clem is an exception. And while the Wolf Tooth chainring isn't cheap, it's well made (and in the USA),

[RBW] Re: PSA: 59cm Legolas frame on Ebay

2016-05-02 Thread Leslie
Here's the thread on here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/47N6k_T5y9w I was on the verge of ordering a Legolas once, and still *want* one, but then I picked up a canti-Rom, and have yet to find a reason why I'd need a Legolas instead of the canti-Rom...

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

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
Clayton, don't be surprised. Trout have an IQ of 6, and even the smartest, carp, only have an IQ of 12 (at least this what I heard from Gary Borger, who said he heard it from academic somethings...) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Quickbeam ffhsbb $740

2016-05-02 Thread Captain Conway Bennett
https://www.flickr.com/gp/102621504@N05/301kc1 Does this work? It's in the newbaums tape group on Flickr from when I wrapped the bars. Basically mine was sold to me as a 58 but it may be a 62. I got a fair deal on a 58 green so n-0. Unless I find a sweet orange bike. I've always been

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
That is one handsome Clem Jr., build, Bob. I like that color a lot, too. I've been riding mine every day for a good while now, about ready for my "intermediate" report! Your gearing sounds good. One of the bikes my Clem(entine) sort of replaced was a 1x7 with a 41/27 low which worked ok, but I

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

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
that works. Nothing instructional to add, but asthetic: The preface photo in Frank Wolner's book Trout Hunting -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Philip Kim
oh man, this is such an awesome build. i'm in the process of rebuilding my Soma San Marcos for my gf and bought bosco bullmoose handlebars for it. She's been adamant about drop bars. I was finally able to convince her by showing her your build. thanks! On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9:53:12 PM

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread El Sapo
Great build. Great photography. I've never liked racks, but that one looks perfect on the bike. On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 6:53:12 PM UTC-7, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to > mention all the hubbub with the Hubbuhubbuh

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread JohnS
Most excellent build Bob! Thanks for sharing, I wasn't familiar with the Wolf products, so I may consider their chain ring for my next 1x build. JohnS On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9:53:12 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to >

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

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
Doh, I should have posted this earlier. In the 50s, there was a steel spring rod called the Stubcaster - it works pretty well. The grandson started them up again, this time emmrod, including his grandad's initials in

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

2016-05-02 Thread 'doc' via RBW Owners Bunch
Mine is in on the same shelf with my panniers and camping gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_YwAnv7w On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 8:33:37 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > As I recall, a few list members fish. My question, does anyone have > suggestions for carrying poles on their bike? >

[RBW] Re: PSA: 59cm Legolas frame on Ebay

2016-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
There's a Curt-built/Joe-painted A/R on Ebay and San Francisco Craigslist, too. It's a 50-54 out of Vallejo, which I'm sure is Ray Varella. It's my size and gorgeous, but I'm all tapped out at the moment. Somebody go buy it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] For Sale: Velo Orange 55cm Campeur

2016-05-02 Thread Belopsky
Lots of Rivish parts. Can be had cheaper with a different wheelset (will sell without wheels too..) Contact me off list, hope this is OK listing it here. Thanks!

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Brian Campbell
Phil Wood! ;-) On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:27:48 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Haha! I'm terribly curious how you'll determine who qualifies as a "newbie > with romantic/retro sensibilities but no experience with this kind of BB." > > You know, up till this moment I had zero interest in cup

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Mark, I love the grey, too; I think it’s the superb paint job really makes this color stand-out. I hadn’t mentioned earlier that I love the decals, too – particularly the one of Clem wearing his bowler, climbing out of the manhole. Thank you for the comment; I’ll definitely spend some more

[RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
Haha! I'm terribly curious how you'll determine who qualifies as a "newbie with romantic/retro sensibilities but no experience with this kind of BB." You know, up till this moment I had zero interest in cup and cone bb's, and never would imagine considering going back to one. maybe that's

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
Nope. You must've missed my comment. Phil wood bearings are for sunny California. My Phil BB and hub bearings never last more than a winter. They are not suitable for cold and wet climates. And don't get me started on their free hubs hah > On May 2, 2016, at 12:48 PM, Brian Campbell

[RBW] Re: FS: Double top tube Hillborne, complete bike with Rock and Roads, for Seattle area members

2016-05-02 Thread boomer
Sold! Delete post if needed. On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 7:19:48 AM UTC-7, boomer wrote: > > It's on Craig List in Seattle right now. If you're in the area and you're > interested, I can drop $150 off my asking price or we can come up with a > price. I could also add or remove parts to

[RBW] Re: FS : 60cm SimpleOne / Multi-Speedable / Clear Powdercoat F/F/HS/BB/Wheels/Fenders

2016-05-02 Thread S. Greco
$1200 - including nitto front rack, basket, & crank. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Daniel D.
just admit it, you're lazy :p > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
Mark, it was a messy ride in a really fun way. The boardwalk is 1600' across a marsh. The family of mallards that had nested there were all up on the boardwalk. I asked if the water was too wet for them, but they didn't answer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Uh oh! Sorry about that, Bob. Grin. I had my first (I think) auto shift to my granny gear (I have a psudo 1x set up, with manual shift to a 24 t for bikepacking and really nutty hills). The snow and ice built up enough that it shifted (not on the grocery run I posted, but the ride before that,

[RBW] Re: Mini Front Racks and Canti Brakes

2016-05-02 Thread Bob B
> > On my Bombadil with a front mount Mark's rack I tried the CR720's, Sun > Tour XC Pro's, and Shimano M730's and MC70's(from 1983). I the XC Pros > were the only low profile, and did not work worth a hill of beansthey > need a lower yoke point. > Garth or anyone else: have you tried

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Brian Campbell
The worm is the spice, the spice is the worm!. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Tequila! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:28:11 PM UTC-6, Brian Campbell wrote: > > The worm is the spice, the spice is the worm!. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
Saturday morning I rode 40 mi after a big rain rain - we had 5" the night before. There were pretty good clay washes that splashed on the bike, but also rode through standing water at one end of a boardwalk and running water under some of the road overpasses. Just hosed it down when I got

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

2016-05-02 Thread Leslie
No pic; I fly-fish, and the segments of my rods all fit in a smallish tube, that I can lash to a saddlebag w/ the outer loops. I'll try to remember to snap a pic sometime. -L On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 8:33:37 PM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > As I recall, a few list members fish. My question,

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Brian Campbell
Now THAT sounds like my grandma! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 3:43:53 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Tequila! > > On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:28:11 PM UTC-6, Brian Campbell wrote: >> >> The worm is the spice, the spice is the worm!. >> > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Grant Petersen
Here's one, and forgive my continued warning. I promise you this is not good old fashioned reverse psychology. This style emerged because it's simple and it works. It got extinguished in the late '80s or early '90s NOT because after a hundred or more years some smart modern mechanic found a flaw

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
Man. I gotta get one of those SKF's soon. That sounds perfect. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > Saturday morning I rode 40 mi after a big rain rain - we had 5" the night > before. There were pretty good clay washes that splashed on the bike, but > also rode

[RBW] Re: Mini Front Racks and Canti Brakes

2016-05-02 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Hi Bob B: I have a 48cm Hunqapillar with CX70 cantis and sometimes a Mini Front Rack. Brakes work great (and I much prefer CX70 over the Tektro CR720s they replaced). https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/23278928000/in/datetaken/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14635282251/in/datetaken/ Good

[RBW] Re: Mini Front Racks and Canti Brakes

2016-05-02 Thread David Banzer
I'm using the same IRD Cafam canti's on my Clem. I took off CR720s and installed the IRDs as the CR720s stuck out and interfered with mounting front panniers on a Pass & Stow rack. As an experiment, I left the main brake cable installed in the yoke at the same point and just adjusted the

Re: [RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H6amDbAwlY On 05/02/2016 03:43 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Tequila! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:28:11 PM UTC-6, Brian Campbell wrote: The worm is the spice, the spice is the worm!. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
Very cool! Yup, that explanation mirrors my personal experience. Couple of tries till it feels bang-on with the lock ring. Just like adjusting hub cones, or cage-bearing headsets. That BB looks pretty nice. I'm definitely up for trying one of these again. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Grant

[RBW] My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
That's a really nice build, and there's still plenty of hubbub to go around for Clem. I love mine, and there should be more hubbub when I'm done with its latest iteration..electric! Has anyone ever added assist to a Riv before? I'm guessing no one dared, but I'm going for it. Clem is a

Re: [RBW] Re: May Day Grocery Run

2016-05-02 Thread Philip Williamson
Oh, that's cool. Cold. May Day weekend here in CA was summery, and loaded with planting roses, pruning trees, murdering bamboo, and bottling cider. Philip www.biketinker.com On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2:53:36 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Here's a direct link to the post (sorry, it took

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yes. Be in the now. Thus time and space expand and you have eternity. ~h On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:21:44 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Yep . . . . I was thinking about Grandma . . . sitting on the porch . > . .and me out for a ride. No matter where I go . . . .still as ever she > is

[RBW] Re: Mini Front Racks and Canti Brakes

2016-05-02 Thread Michael Hechmer
I have the Mark's Rack on my Ram with CPs, Marks rack & Pauls Neos on the Trek, and a VO rack with Pauls on the Saluki. I have also run the M32's with Paul's cantis. Of all the setups the nitto mini rack and Pauls Neo 's were far and away the easiest to deal with.Mark's Mini is a fine

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Evan E.
Some of Garth's posts remind me of the text on Dr. Bronner's liquid soap bottles back in the 1980s. "Everything *here!* Fully self supplied! All clean. All one! All truth! Dilute dilute dilute OK!" :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Brian Campbell
I think you missed my winky eye emoticon. It was a joke about your Phil Wood experience...ahh the interweb On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 2:00:07 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Nope. You must've missed my comment. Phil wood bearings are for sunny > California. My Phil BB and hub bearings never

[RBW] Mixte Frames & Drop Bars Question

2016-05-02 Thread Michael Hechmer
After listening to my daughter's many admiring comments about her Mother's Betty, I engaged her in a bike conversation. Of course the Betty is amongst the most beautiful production bikes ever made, but it turns out that the real attraction was the step through feature. For the last two years

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread René Sterental
Thanks for the explanation on CL, derailers and Q factor Grant. Quite helpful. I'm one of those who doesn't qualify for that "old-school" BB, not yet anyway... :-) René On Monday, May 2, 2016, Mark Reimer wrote: > Ah...whoops. Yup, sometimes things get lost in

Re: [RBW] Re: Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
Ah...whoops. Yup, sometimes things get lost in translation. Gotcha... ;-) On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Brian Campbell wrote: > I think you missed my winky eye emoticon. It was a joke about your Phil > Wood experience...ahh the interweb > > On Monday, May 2, 2016

[RBW] My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-02 Thread Mark Reimer
Hello friends, Just wanted to share that I've got an article in the new Bunyan Velo magazine, sort of an 'introduction to winter s24o-ing'. You can read it online for free here: https://issuu.com/bunyanvelo/docs/bunyan-velo-issue-06 Sort of funny timing given that it's spring and I got my

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Garth
Why Yes Daniel . . . . Here is pretty darn lazy indeed ! Ahahahaahahahahahaahahah ! ! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 3:23:30 PM UTC-4, Daniel D. wrote: > > just admit it, you're lazy :p > >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] How do you like your first step-through bike?

2016-05-02 Thread Daniel D.
Sheldon says no to both of us. The Cowboy Mount is popular among cyclists who learned to ride on a bicycle that was too large for them. This dubious technique involves standing next to the bike, putting one foot on a pedal, then swinging the other leg over the saddle while the bicycle is in

[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-02 Thread Deacon Patrick
Sweet! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, May 2, 2016 at 2:58:45 PM UTC-6, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Hello friends, > > Just wanted to share that I've got an article in the new Bunyan Velo > magazine, sort of an 'introduction to winter s24o-ing'. > > You can read it online for free here: > >

[RBW] Re: My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-02 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
What an amazing magazine!!!I was pointed to that publication several years ago but looked at it only briefly and then completely forgot about it. I've got some serious reading (and dreaming) to do! A (F)Atlantis is definately one of my Grail Bikes!!! On Monday, May 2, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Joe Bernard
I love the guy in the manhole, and the legend "a tough bike to love". I'm a huge fan of Riv's graphics, and this (and the upcoming Rosco) are my favorite since Bleriot in his biplane. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Always heard this about latex tubes

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
Hi Rene, Challenge makes a large cross/gravel size - best online price is Outside Outfiters. I just received two in the mail from there today - I keep these stocked. Price is about the same as Schwalbe Ultralight. The difference is vulcanized butyl v. super-elastic latex. Wiggle for some

[RBW] My (f)Atlantis in the new Bunyan Velo

2016-05-02 Thread WETH
Mark, That is one of my favorite publications-great writing and gorgeous photographs. Your contribution fit right in. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Now that winter is over where I live, I don't mind reading about it! Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Talk to me about bottom brackets

2016-05-02 Thread R Shannon
That Tange BB is a stunning pieces of hardware! I'd be tempted to try it just for the experience. Grant, thank you for the info and preview. Richard On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 7:38 PM, René Sterental wrote: > Thanks for the explanation on CL, derailers and Q factor Grant.

[RBW] Re: [BOB] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

2016-05-02 Thread bertin753
Ia agree, the TF would be just right, but I'm happy to get the S3X. Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 6:00 PM, Scott G. wrote: > > Sturmey brought back the wrong hub, too much lash. > > Next time bring back the TF, two speed hub, direct drive and -25%. > Oil bath

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread iamkeith
Looks fantastic, Bob. I agree with the thought that the Bosco bars would work better with more angle. I have some of the non-bullmoose version, and they automatically ended up that way. Still - your bike looks so perfect, I wouldn't change anything. If you don't mind me asking, what is

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

2016-05-02 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
My solution. I actually caught a rainbow with my Tenkara rod while bikepacking. Surprised me! Usually I use the fishing pole to just stand there and enjoy the

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
great job - love the Carsick panniers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread WETH
Bob, That is a fabulous looking bike. I have been wanting to experiment with 1x8 and your set up is exactly what I have concluded would work best for me, including the 34t Wolf Drop. I look forward to reading your further thoughts on your 1x8 setup. How do you like the Shutter Precision

[RBW] Re: FS: 60 cm Quickbeam ffhsbb $740

2016-05-02 Thread Philip Williamson
Do you have any pictures? I'm not going to buy it (even though I want its), but I always like to see pictures of Quickbeams, and I'd like to see how an orange one looks without the downtube stickers. Philip www.biketinker.com On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 2:37:59 PM UTC-7, Conway Bennett

Re: [RBW] Mixte Frames & Drop Bars Question

2016-05-02 Thread René Sterental
Just in case, the 5cm Nitto stem might actually be the ticket to drop bars on a Betty, whichever frame fits her better. On Monday, May 2, 2016, Michael Hechmer wrote: > After listening to my daughter's many admiring comments about her Mother's > Betty, I engaged her in a

[RBW] Re: ISO: 32 hole Sturmey Archer S3X hub, later model

2016-05-02 Thread Scott G.
Sturmey brought back the wrong hub, too much lash. Next time bring back the TF, two speed hub, direct drive and -25%. Oil bath please. Fun fact, old Sturmeys used 12 spline cogs, with a lock ring, same lock ring as used on track bikes today. A Rohloff built AM would be a thing of beauty. Tin

Re: [RBW] Always heard this about latex tubes

2016-05-02 Thread René Sterental
Who makes latex tubes? And how do they compare to the Schwalbe ultralight tubes? On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Sofia Torres wrote: > YUP. > > I've had a latex CX tube survive after my tire was punctured by the > largest thorn I've ever seen (about 1" long and very very sharp

[RBW] Re: Mixte Frames & Drop Bars Question

2016-05-02 Thread Sky Coulter
My wife is 5'4" and rides a 52cm betty with drops - she wanted drops over the albatross bars I originally put on. She's super comfortable on it. Her only complaint is maybe wanting the bars a little lower than they are.

[RBW] Bullmoose on a Sam Hillborne

2016-05-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
Hi all. New(er) member but I have been a lurker for some time now. The title kind of says it all. I have an orange SH on order - frame only - that is coming in as we speak per the website. I was thinking of putting a bullmoose handlebar/stem combo on it. I've googled for images of a Sam

[RBW] Re: My 1x8 Clem

2016-05-02 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9:53:12 PM UTC-4, Bob Ehrenbeck wrote: > > I know the Joe Appaloosas seem to be all the rage right now — not to > mention all the hubbub with the Hubbuhubbuh and the Rosco Bubbe — but I > thought I’d share details and impressions of my recent Clem build. > > >

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

2016-05-02 Thread Garth
Yes everyone ! Thank you for being *here* too ! I'm much a loss to explain anything anymore . . .lol . . . . everything just kinda is . . . . and how wonderful here is when ya let go of what it means and implies . . .. just go with it and *be here* . I find all the questions

Re: [RBW] Re: May Day Grocery Run

2016-05-02 Thread Ron Mc
even in the snow, Deac rides with his hair on fire -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to