[RBW] FS: Bags Bags Bags (BXB, Sackville, Apidura)

2024-02-29 Thread Collin A
Folks, Cleaning out the garage and I'm posting some spare bags that I'm not using anymore! Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5nMqbvpGJVPSDqiR6 Sackville Bagboy Olive, Older version without D-rings or skid plate. Unused except for a short jaunt to get some groceries, practically new when

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-02-29 Thread John Rinker
Takashi, In the past week I've seen 3 things that make me remember Japan so fondly. I saw a lovely 'Rider's Lens' on Bikepacking.com of a quirky Japanese family who take brilliant photos, a video of an English fellow riding from Sapporo to Kyushu, and now your photos of very familiar roads and

Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

2024-02-29 Thread Pam Bikes
Arundel Looney Bins are adjustable and can hold all my bottles - Thermos, Nalgene, Swell, Polar Bottle, CorksicleDial holds it tight so no rattles. On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 9:22:44 AM UTC-5 Justin Kennedy wrote: > I have a Klean Kanteen 800ml w/ a bamboo top. The top would rattle

Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

2024-02-29 Thread christian poppell
I have this Bivo and use Nitto R cages I purchased from the list. No rattles and the bottle goes in and out of the cage smoothly with no rattling. I've been really impressed with the Bivo. Its easy to drink from and keeps ice super long, even during the summer here in Phoenix, (~115F). Another

[RBW] Gladys Bikes closure and Golden Pliers moves in out of Portland, Oregon

2024-02-29 Thread Kim H.
I have never been to either of these shops. I just thought I would pass on some information. http://gladysbikes.com/#introduction https://gladysbikes.com/blog/gladys-goodbye Kim Hetzel. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Possum

2024-02-29 Thread Nick A.
Hi Pam, hope you had a lovely ride. Thanks for sharing the look of the much-shorter-snouted island cousin of our usual fare here in the US. Nick A in Falls Church VA On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote: > Yesterday I took a day trip from Charlotte to Burlington,

[RBW] Re: Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

2024-02-29 Thread Pam Bikes
I'll be there w/my Betty Foy. I'll be leading a ride from the Convention Ctr to the Keystonebike party Sat at 7 pm, leading a Sun morning ride to the Expo and presenting Sun at 12. Please come see me and ride w/me. https://phillybikeexpo.com/2024-seminars-and-events/#ride-posts-2024 On

Re: [RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Jay
Thanks for the thoughts, and humour ;-) Josiah - I had a Pro saddle a couple years ago, it was okay, but didn't work on that particular bike at the time (wish I still had it). Ted - I noticed the Soma Ensho a month ago when scanning saddles (brown ones, for the Riv) and I didn't see

Re: [RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Rivet saddles used to allow you to try a bunch of their saddles before you chose one to keep. I'm not sure if they are doing that nowadays... Toshi On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 1:45 PM George Schick wrote: > The trouble is that experimenting around with these different saddle > widths, lengths,

Re: [RBW] Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
> On Feb 29, 2024, at 9:18 PM, Jay wrote: > > Maybe it was because I wasn't wearing bibs that have just don't work for me. > That’s a very good possibility. I worked hard to find saddles that work well for me and, in the case of the leather saddles, worked hard to tune the fit. Anything

Re: [RBW] FS: Compass Snoqualmie Pass 700x44

2024-02-29 Thread Will Boericke
Sold On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 8:20 PM Will Boericke wrote: > Apologies for cross-post, selling these lightly used Snoqualmies. One > tire slightly more worn. Setup tubeless by prior owner, some residual > sealant. $85 shipped CONUS. > > Will > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

2024-02-29 Thread Sarah Carlson
Thank you for the Bivo suggestion, those are just what I have been looking for. I ordered two and am going to give them a test run soon! Sarah On Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 9:23:42 PM UTC-8 ocea...@gmail.com wrote: > +1 for king cages and I’ve recently discovered Bivo water bottles. They’re

Re: [RBW] Stainless bottle/ cage recommendation

2024-02-29 Thread Justin Kennedy
I have a Klean Kanteen 800ml w/ a bamboo top. The top would rattle a little during rides but I put a tiny strip of Newbaum's on it and it's now rattle free. It fits snugly in a King Iris cage. On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:29:14 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you for

[RBW] Re: Fitz Cycles All Road 56cm 26"/650b Disc Partial Build and Wheels

2024-02-29 Thread Michael Ullmer
Leap year bump, $1250 shipped in the US On Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 12:29:08 PM UTC-6 Michael Ullmer wrote: > Midweek bump and price drop, $1250 plus shipping > > On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 5:11:27 PM UTC-6 Michael Ullmer wrote: > >> Bump and a price drop, $1350 plus shipping. >> >>

[RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:45:42 PM UTC-6 Jay wrote: I'll preface this by saying I know saddles are highly subjective, and what works for one may not work for you. What I wanted to ask about is "general thinking". Just wanting to confirm some thoughts I've had about this... Saddle

[RBW] Re: FS - Phil Hub, TA Crank, Shimano R400 Levers, DA 9s Cassette, Nitto Pearl Stem

2024-02-29 Thread Huston
Thank you for your interest in these bits. Here are the remaining items: 1) Shimano BL-R400 brake levers (Tiagra/Sora). *SOLD*. 2) Dia-Compe (Gran Compe) Ene Ciclo roller cable hanger. *SOLD*. 3) Shimano Dura Ace CS-7700 9 speed 12-25 cassette. *SOLD*. 4) Nitto Pearl 11 (NP) quill stem -

[RBW] Re: Fitz Cycles All Road 56cm 26"/650b Disc Partial Build and Wheels

2024-02-29 Thread Michael Morrissey
I'm shocked this beautiful frame hasn't sold yet. The Coleman stove green is perfect on this bike. Does it include the custom front rack that is in the last picture of the Google Photos folder? Michael On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:24:14 AM UTC-5 Michael Ullmer wrote: > Leap year bump,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto Saddlebag Grip R50

2024-02-29 Thread Michael Ullmer
Sorry to hear it's been discontinued! A list member came through and I'm all set. I see that Ben's Cycle is all sold out now too. Such a bummer for a well functioning piece by Nitto. There doesn't seem to be any equivalent either. One of the nice things about this too is that it can lower the

Re: [RBW] Re: Fitz Cycles All Road 56cm 26"/650b Disc Partial Build and Wheels

2024-02-29 Thread Mike Ullmer
Unfortunately not, that front low-rider rack was actually built for my custom Fitz and I had him add mounts to it so I could use on this frame as well. Doesn't mean the new owner couldn't have Fitz make them one though :-) On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 10:37 AM Michael Morrissey <

[RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Bill Lindsay
" It's 275mm wide," That's probably the length, not the width. :) BL in EC On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:39:54 AM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote: > On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:45:42 PM UTC-6 Jay wrote: > > I'll preface this by saying I know saddles are highly subjective, and what >

Re: [RBW] Re: Northern Hemisphere Winter 2023-2024 Ride Photos

2024-02-29 Thread Tony Lockhart
Lovely scenery, Takashi! On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 5:17:37 AM UTC-8 Takashi wrote: > Couple of photos from last Saturday. > Trees were white with snow, but hardly any snow on the road. > > [image: DSC03515.jpg] > > [image: DSC03519.jpg] > > Takashi > > 2024年2月27日火曜日 4:31:06 UTC+9

Re: [RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread Ted Durant
On Feb 29, 2024, at 1:21 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:" It's 275mm wide,"That's probably the length, not the width.  :)Yup. Shouldn’t try to make rushed posts before getting on a plane. It’s 140mm wide BL in ECOn Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:39:54 AM UTC-8 Ted Durant wrote:On Wednesday, February

[RBW] Re: FS: Blue Lug "The Day Pack" Xpac

2024-02-29 Thread Dave Grossman
Price drop, $80 shipped! On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:05:32 PM UTC-6 Dave Grossman wrote: > Bought this from Blue Lug and just haven't used it much at all. Its huge, > kind of like a newer old school Jansport. Very lightweight and packable as > well. Listed as 27L, its pretty

[RBW] Re: Sit Bone Width and Saddles

2024-02-29 Thread George Schick
The trouble is that experimenting around with these different saddle widths, lengths, "scoops," or whatever in order to find the right fit can run into a lot of money. Most of these saddles, Brooks especially, aren't cheap and having to buy and try one only to find that it doesn't work for

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA: REI "Microlite" insulated stainless steel water bottles with full cover over spout

2024-02-29 Thread Patrick Moore
<$5 = good deal! Note to all: These are a wee bit bigger in diameter than your standard plastic waterbottle, but my Iris and side-mount Specialized plastic cages handle them just fine. On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 8:38 PM Roberta wrote: > Thanks, Patrick! That looks like a really nice water bottle