[RBW] FS: Bruce Gordon Front Lowrider Rack

Hi, Continuing to convert garage clutter into cash and, ultimately, into the new bike (once I figure out what that should be). On offer today ... A new, never installed, Bruce Gordon front lowrider rack, as seen here: http://www.bgcycles.com/racks.html I purchased this several years ago, but

[RBW] Re: Water Bottles Tested and Rated

RBW'ers, I added a CamelBak Podium to an order from Wiggle in the UK last winter and that has become my favorite bottle. I particularly like that the screw-on cap has a flow lock off setting, so the bottle can be transported with little or no chance of leakage. This bottle from the UK is clear

[RBW] WTB: Soma Highway 1 Bar -- Got One or Know Where to Get One?

Hi RBW'ers, I've scoured the interwebs looking for a Soma Highway 1 bar, but they apear to be out of stock everywhere -- even on Soma's own web store. I'm looking for silver, 26.0mm clamp and 42 or 44 cm width. Anyone have one or know of a source that has one in stock and could ship relatively

[RBW] WTB: 8 cm Tallux or Technomic Deluxe

Hey RBW folk, I have need for an 8 cm Nitto Tallux or Technomic Deluxe stem in updating the cockpit on my RB-1. Anyone have a nice used or un-needed new one of these they're interested in selling? Cheers and safe riding, -Jack Raleigh, NC Get a bicycle, you will not regret it. If you

Re: [RBW] Re: Dyno light recommendation

Hey Andrew, I've been waiting for more info, especially user feedback, to appear for the Velogical dynamos. For a rider, like me, who uses lights only very infrequently having zero drag during the 95% of the time no lights are required seems a great tradeoff for (possibly) slightly increased

[RBW] WTB: 8 cm Tallux or Technomic Deluxe

Hey RBW-folk, Doing some updates on my venerable B'stone RB-1 and in need of a new or excellent condition 8 cm Nitto Tallux or, perhaps, Technomic Deluxe stem. Thought I'd check the here before ordering a new one. Note, I'm looking for something Nitto labels as an 8cm stem, so it'll measure

[RBW] FS: Racks! Front rear / Tubus Bruce Gordon

Hi, I have several front and rear racks I'd like to sell, along with quite a bit of other stuff as well. I was laid off effective last Friday, so suddenly my desire to convert my excess bike bits into cash is much increased! BTW, if anyone knows of a position for an experienced operations

Re: [RBW] WTB: 8 cm Tallux or Technomic Deluxe

Hi Lungimsam, Thanks for the reply. I'm being picky about this stem and pretty settled on an 8 cm Tallux or Tech Dlx, but thanks much for your generous stem offer! Cheers and safe riding! -Jack K. Raleigh, NC On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 1:48:33 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: I have a 7cm

[RBW] Re: FS: Rapha Castelli; Jerseys Shorts; Wool Not

UTC-4, Jack K wrote: Hey RBW folk, Continuing to convert my unused bike bits to cash money ... Last week it was racks, now a bunch of jerseys and a couple pairs of shorts, some brand new, with tags attached. Many received as birthday and Christmas gifts last year from relatives, who

[RBW] WTB: Tandem Child Stoker Kit

Hey RBW folk, I'm seeking a child stoker conversion kit, hopefully compete; i.e. with BB/clamp assembly, cranks and both chainrings (1 for child crankarm and 1 for mounting inboard of existing ring on stoker left crankarm). Something like:

[RBW] Re: FS: racks, noodle handlebar, brakes, nitto stem, VO Campeur frameset

Size of Velo Orange frame? Thanks! On Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:43:16 AM UTC-4, Sarah Bogdanovich wrote: Hi, I'm cleaning out the parts bin. The following have very low time on them: Nitto noodle 46cm - $36 Nitto dirt drop stem 10cm- $32 Shimano tiagra levers - minor scratches on

[RBW] FS: Ortlieb, Tubus, Madden, BM

Hey RBW-folk, As part of my continuing I ain't got no job sale and just in time for your epic summer tour ... panniers and racks! All prices are + shipping. 1. *New Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus Panniers*: New-in-box, red/black, QL2 mounting system, video review here:

[RBW] WTB: Nitto M106 NAS Handlebar

Hey RBWOB'ers,, I'm interested in trying a Nitto M106 NAS handlebar, but the new price of this rare beast is more than a bit offputting. Anyone has a used one that's surplus to their needs? 42 cm width would be perfect, but I've used 40 and 44 in other bars without issue. Anyone? The bend on

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

To illustrate what I find odd in Mike's post (below) I'll suggest the following modification of it. To be clear, this is suggested merely to illustrate a point and possibly foster useful discussion. On the lugged steel wannabe retro grouches... I see at least a dozen a day. I live in an aging

[RBW] Re: FS: Poor Man's Riv ... New 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur -- Reynolds Steel, Lugged Fork, Down-Tube Shifters, etc... $495

Bumping my own post to the top for a price reduction. Now $450 + shipping. Cheers! -Jack K. On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 1:26:26 AM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: Hey Riv folks, I have a new (as in zero miles) 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur that I'd like to sell, at what I think is the extremely attractive

[RBW] FS: Poor Man's Riv ... New 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur -- Reynolds Steel, Lugged Fork, Down-Tube Shifters, etc... $495

Hey Riv folks, I have a new (as in zero miles) 58 cm Fuji Connoisseur that I'd like to sell, at what I think is the extremely attractive price of $495. This is a retro inspired modern bike with Reynolds steel frame, downtube shifters, long reach brakes and other Riv-ish goodies. These sold for

[RBW] WTB: 7 cm Tallux Stem

Hey RBW folk, My aging back would be happier with bars a little higher and a little closer on my RB-1. Looking for a 7 cm Tallux stem to replace my current Technomic Deluxe. Thought I'd see if anyone had a spare one in their parts bin before ordering new. Cheers and safe riding! -Jack

[RBW] Dia-Compe ENE Bottle Cage Source? How Does VO Moderniste MKII Compare?

*Hey Rivillians,Anyone know a source for the Dia-Compe ENE bottle cages shown on Riv's website (but now out of stock)? Extensive Google'ing discovered only U.K. based sources at (oddly) prohibitively high prices. I'd rather pay the few dollars more for the ENE cages, but if none

[RBW] Re: Drop bars on Roadeo demos. Which make/model?

Nitto M106NAS? Shape looks close, but my M106NAS have screened on logos and the bars pictured appear to have engraved logos. The M106NAS is "short and shallow" bar whose shape works well with modern brake (or brifter) shapes. The shape is very close to the (much cheaper) Soma HWY1 b

[RBW] Re: FS: Berthoud & Brooks Ti & Cambium Saddles, Ortlieb, Tubus, Challenge, SPD Shoes/Pedals

g> Forgot to attach photos showing saddles to my original FS post, but here ya go! Happy to provide detailed pics of anything, just ask. Cheers, -Jack Raleigh, NC On Monday, June 6, 2016 at 12:29:47 AM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Hi RBW-folk, > > iBOB is my usual bicycle discussio

[RBW] FS: Berthoud & Brooks Ti & Cambium Saddles, Ortlieb, Tubus, Challenge, SPD Shoes/Pedals

Hi RBW-folk, iBOB is my usual bicycle discussion home on the web, but I lurk here as well and post on occasion. Continuing to sell anything bicycle related in my garage that's not currently rigidly attached to a bicycle. Today's batch of bargains include *Saddles:* - *NEW Ti Brooks

[RBW] FS: Schmidt, Ortlieb, Tubus, Carradice, tandem wheels

Hi Riv folks, As part of my "I ain't got no job" sale and just in time for your epic summer rides ... All prices are "+ shipping", where shipping will be a best guess rounded to $5. Figure $15 for panniers and $35 for wheels within the ConUS. *Bags and racks:* - *NEW Carradice

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Hey RBW-folk, I'm re-cockpitting my older Bilenky tandem today, going from an 8 speed bar-end shifted setup to 9 speed Shimano cassette/RD, shifted by 11 speed Campy Athena Ergo levers in a pretty classic Shimergo setup. This will be my first time doing anything with Ergopower levers, please

[RBW] Re: New tire

ubstantial V2 Endurance) measured a dainty 22mm wide, while the Compass Elk Pass tires measured a much more girthy 28mm (though far from the marked 32mm size). Anyone else with firsthand user experience with the big 700x28 versions of the Pro4 Endurance or GP4000S II? -Jack K. Raleigh, N

[RBW] Re: RBW / BQ inspired steel lugged custom

Rene', Definitely a thoughtfully designed and well proportioned machine. Very nice indeed! What is the rear hub and rear skewer? The skewer in particular I don't recognize. Cheers and safe riding! -Jack Raleigh, NC On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 9:03:54 PM UTC-4, René wrote: > > Thanks Ryan.

[RBW] Re: FS: February Parts Purge (continued)

Are the indented items the ones still available? Or versa-vicey? If the Funky Monkey's are still available what size & color? Thanks, -Jack K. On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 1:15:27 PM UTC-5, Coconutbill wrote: > > Hi folks, I accidentally deleted the last thread. > > He

[RBW] FS: LN VO Touring Pedals + Stainless Toe-Clips + Straps

Hey Riv-folk, I have a set of very new VO touring pedals that are surplus to my needs and hoping someone here can use them. They have very few miles on the, maybe a couple hundred. The only sign of use is some scratches on the very tip of the top of the toe clip, where they touched the ground

[RBW] Re: RB-1 tire clearence and rear spacing

Although advertised as 128mm, my '93 RB-1 came spaced wider than that. A 130mm spaced hub fits with room to spare. Manufacturing variances, no doubt. Also, the 700x28 Ritchey tires that came stock in '93 are *way* smaller than any "28" tire I know of today. I actually still have those original

[RBW] FS: NEW 26" Wheelset (All Silver, XT M760 / Mavic XC-717 / DT Butted Satinless)

t. Not a mark on them, though perhaps a little dust. $290 + $35 shipping Cheers and safe riding! -Jack K. Raleigh, NC -- 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

[RBW] Re: kalloy dirt drop stems...

I've had what appears to be that very same stem (though silver) on the MTB-turned-urban-assault-vehicle I built up in grad school (about 1997). I used that bike tons for about a decade, though I rarely ride it now. The Kalloy stem is obviously a cruder piece than the Nitto Dirtdrop, but it's

[RBW] Re: FS: Carradice, Brooks (Ti & C13 carbon!), Tubus, Schmidt, Thomson, Nitto, SunTour and Ice Cream!

Edit: The "*NEW-In-Bag Thomson X4 Stem (Silver, +/-10 degrees x 100mm x 31.8mm):*" is actually the lighter, more elegant X2 model. -Jack On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 5:37:33 PM UTC-5, Jack K wrote: > > Hi Riv peoples, > > Updating the "for sale" list I

[RBW] Re: End of the rainbow

If Fullylugged's set only has color on one side, then there must have been at least 2 versions. I just recently sold a set I'd been hoarding for years. They had color on both sides of the tire and the checkerboard tread pattern. -Jack On Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 5:49:41 AM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: FS: Schmidt, Carradice, Tubus, Grand Bois, Nitto, XC-Pro Crank, Brooks B15 & C13, Ice Cream!

n Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:33:09 AM UTC-7, Jack K wrote: >> >> Hi Riv-folk, >> >> >> As part of my continuing efforts to turn excess bike bits into rent ... >> Lots >> of premo stuff here for your consideration! >> >> >> A

[RBW] Re: Just bought Compass 700x32 Extra Lights

My how times have changed! 32mm road tires are now "a skinny"... On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:35:31 AM UTC-5, BenG wrote: > > Building a Christmas bike for my son-in-law. Took several nights of sore > hands to get Compass 32mm EL mounted true on new Mavic Open Sport/105 > wheels. He won't

Re: [RBW] Re: What is the most interesting thing in you parts bin?

Patrick, are you referring to the White Industries LMDS? http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/White_Industries_LMDS_derailleur.html I've never laid hands on any of the deraileurs produced in the U.S. during the CNC boom, but none of them seemed to have a very good reputation for effectively

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Saddles (new-in-box Ti Swallow in Brown or Honey, LN carbon C13) and Ice Cream!

n Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 8:59:28 PM UTC-7, Jack K wrote: >> >> Hey iRBWOB's, >> >> >> For your ultra-light, yet ultra-comfy, velocipede seating needs I >> present a selection of fine (heavily discounted!) Brooks of England saddles >> ...

[RBW] FS: Brooks Saddles (new-in-box Ti Swallow in Brown or Honey, LN carbon C13) and Ice Cream!

Hey iRBWOB's, For your ultra-light, yet ultra-comfy, velocipede seating needs I present a selection of fine (heavily discounted!) Brooks of England saddles ... And for you young at heart frozen confection lovers a little something too! *Saddles:* - *New-In-Box Brooks B15 Swallow Ti

[RBW] WTB: New or Used Compass Naches Pass (26″ x 1.8″) Tire

Hey Riv folk, I realize this is a long shot, but no harm in trying ... If anyone has a Compass 26″ x 1.8″ Naches Pass tire, or tires, they'd like to sell, I'm in a buying mood! Can be new or used, 1 or more tires, but only interested in the black sidewall version. Even a Naches Pass that's

Re: [RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

Marc40a, Thanks for the heads-up on the water application technique. Super helpful! I've had a roll of this in my bike toolbox for a decade+ and have used it to great success in small applications, like spots on sides of the head-tube where bar-end shifter housing rubs, but larger areas always

[RBW] Re: FS: 53cm VO Pass Hunter with Riv-ish Build $1,150

The Pass Hunter has been sold. Cheers and safe riding! -Jack -- 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] Michigan iBOB Meet'n Greet -- RBW'ers Invited Too!

kson Ave., Ann Arbor *What You Need To Do:* Contact me (Jack) with your email address Cheers! -Jack K. -- 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

[RBW] Michigan iBOB+Riv Meet-up This Saturday -- Last Call!

ecap: *What:* Southeast MI iBOB + Riv Meet'n Greet *When:* Saturday, Oct. 14 at noon *Where:* HOMES Brewery, 2321 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor *What You Need To Do:* Contact me (Jack) with your email address Cheers! -Jack K. Raleigh, NC -- You received this message because you are subscr

[RBW] Southeast MI iBOB Meet'n Greet -- Riv'ies Invited Too!

nsit Cycles, 1002 Pontiac Tr., Ann Arbor ( sictransitcycles.com) *Post-Ride Socializing:* HOMES Brewery, 2321 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor ( www.homesbrewery.com) *What You Need To Do:* Contact me (Jack) with your email address Cheers! -Jack K. Raleigh, NC -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: FS: Commuting / Bike Touring Stuffs -- Ortlieb, Tubus, Jandd, SKS, Hennessey Hammock, MSR

The following items have been spoken for: > -*GC Tubus Tara Front Low-rider Rack* > > -*NEW Hennessey Hammock Expedition 2.5* > > -*EC MSR Whisperlite International Stove Kit* > > -*EC MSR Alpine 2 Pot Cookset* > > -*NEW MSR 1L Alpine Pot + Lid + Storage

[RBW] Re: FS: Panniers / H'Bar Bags / Rack -- Ortlieb / Tubus / Jandd

Ortlieb Backrollers and h'bar bag are sold. All else still looking for a new home! -Jack On Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 2:41:46 PM UTC-5, Jack K wrote: > > Hey Riv-folk, > > > Hoping to convert my excess touring gear into cash for other cycling > goodies. What cyclist wou

[RBW] FS: Touring Goodies (Panniers / H'Bar Bags / Rack -- Ortlieb / Tubus / Jandd)

ition the rack slightly further back to increase clearance for heels or disc brakes, or help on bikes with short-ish chainstays. Paid $210+$13=$223 at TheTouringStore.Com a couple of years ago. *$135 + shipping for everything* Cheers and safe riding, -Jack K. Raleigh, NC -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Rivendell on the C Forum

What is "C"? On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6:22:23 PM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > There's a thread going on the C Forum right now about Rivendell. It > started as a PSA > > > about a sale Riv is

[RBW] Re: Ottolock Initial Reviews???

asked for a replacement. That's what I did and they were very helpful and quick about providing my warranty replacemnent, even paying for all the shipping charges. -Jack K. On Friday, May 25, 2018 at 5:25:52 PM UTC-4, tc wrote: > > I was going to order one, seems like a great idea and worthwhil

[RBW] Re: FS: New Bike Touring Stuffs -- Ortlieb Panniers + Big Agnes Tent

Big Agnes tent is sold. Ortlieb Bikepacker Plus panniers still available. -Jack K. On Friday, July 20, 2018 at 9:49:44 AM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Greetings touring Riv-folk, > > Leftovers from my FS post last week... I have a couple of high-end bike > touring items I bo

[RBW] Re: FS: Touring Gear -- Ortlieb, Tubus, Big Agnes

The Tubus Cosmo rack is sold. Ortlieb Bikepacker Plus panniers and Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 are still available. Cheers, -Jack On Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 12:20:58 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Hey Riv-folk, > > Just in time for your epic tour across the continent or S24O

[RBW] Re: FS: Tubus, Ortlieb, Challenge, Vittoria, Nitto, MKS, etc...

Updated "For Sale" list below... Items no longer available have been marked with "*(SOLD)*", prices on most remaining items reduced. Cheers, -Jack K. Raleigh, NC On Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 6:43:01 PM UTC-5, Jack K wrote: > > Hey iBOB's, > > I'm still li

[RBW] Re: Flickstand alternatives? How to keep the front stable while not moving?

lick-stand-brake-band/ It does cost $2 though and you don't get the satisfaction of recycling used inner-tube rubber into something useful. These 2 for $.99 silicone bands have also worked well for me, stretched from front wheel valve over downtube back to valve: https://tinyurl.com/yafyf7f

[RBW] Re: Cool bike shops in Boston?

se. Thanks for your understanding, -Jack K. On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 1:24:42 PM UTC-5, Jack K wrote: > > I was lucky enough to live in Boston for a few years at the start of this > millennium, so admittedly my intel on shops there may be a bit dated. > Harris Cyclery is

[RBW] Re: Bike Shop Recs DC Area

I visited the DC area a couple of months ago and had a great time poking around Bikes At Vienna (http://www.bikesatvienna.com/). They specialize in recumbent and folding bikes, with a good selection of less common accessories too (Brooks saddles, dynohubs, etc...). If you have no interest in

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish bike shop in Ann Arbor?

When I head back to A2 there are 3 shops I like to visit, though I'm not a good judge of how Riv-ish they are: - Midwest Tandem: Lots of tandems (doh!) and recumbents and usually some other interesting velocipedes in the shop to gawk at. Be prepared to spend some time, as the owner

[RBW] Re: Riv-ish bike shop in Ann Arbor?

far smaller show/swaps that held far more interest for me, but it obviously depends on your cycling interests ... -Jack K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Re: Ethics Question

Yes, definitely ethical. But best to do the swap at night, under cover of darkness. -Jack K. On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:43:45 PM UTC-5, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Serious issue here and I need guidance. > > My wife’s Betty Foy has a beautiful Suntour XC crank on it. M

[RBW] WTB: Microshift MTN 10 or 11 Speed Barend Shifters

Hey Riv'ians, I have need of a Microshift barend shifter for either Shimano 10 or 11 speed mountain RD's. The 11 would be perfect, but 10 works fine since I haven't bought the RD or cassette yet. This is going on another micro road bike build for a 9 year old pal, so the budget is too tight

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent + Titanium Stakes

New Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 tent still available. Tent + 10 titanium stake package reduced to $355 + $15 shipping (within the ConUS). Cheers, -Jack K. On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 4:14:22 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Hey Riv-folk, > > After extensive research I bought this la

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent + Titanium Stakes

Latest model Copper Spur ultralight 2 man tent + titanium stake set still available. $355 + $15 shipping in the ConUS On Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:08:54 AM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > New Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 tent still available. Tent + 10 titanium > stake package reduced to $

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent + Titanium Stakes

Last call on the new Big Agnes Copper Spur *+ titanium stake package* before it heads to eBay. Now $350 + $15 shipping. That's considerably less than I paid for the tent alone and I got a pretty good deal on it. -J On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 4:14:22 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Hey Ri

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: NEW Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent + Titanium Stakes

should jump on this. Does it include > the footprint? > > John > > On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 11:02 AM Jack K > > wrote: > >> Last call on the new Big Agnes Copper Spur *+ titanium stake package* >> before it heads to eBay. Now $350 + $15 shipping. That's considerab

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent + Titanium Stakes

The Copper Spur tent has been sold. Cheers, -Jack K. On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 4:14:22 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Hey Riv-folk, > > After extensive research I bought this latest gen Big Agnes Copper Spur HV > UL2 tent last year for use backpacking & bike touring with 1 o

[RBW] Re: 3x9 brifter recommendations? (Sam Hillborne 62cm, Tektro r559, noodles)

with good results, I've always used a plumbing tubing cutter. The new cut, after a bit of sandpapering, has always looked equally clean and precise as the original manufacturer supplied end of the bar. -Jack K. On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 11:48:55 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Th

[RBW] Re: FS: Stronglight Cranks, Garmin Edge 1030, Hi-Vis Ortlieb, Evernew Ti Pot, Gravel Kings

Sorry, forgot to note that the Stronglight cranks are 170mm and they use the modern standard extractor. Would be a great choice for a 1xN or fixed gear setup. -Jack On Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 12:01:38 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Hoping to move some good gear on to new homes. Next sto

[RBW] WTB: Nitto R14 Rack

? Cheers and safe riding, -Jack K. Raleigh, NC -- 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.co

[RBW] Re: Bike with Riv-like geometry for kids - gravel

Jared, so you're looking for a mass-produced complete bike or something perhaps less ready to go? -Jack K. On Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 8:38:33 PM UTC-4, Jared Volpe wrote: > > Hey all, > > I’m looking for a new bike for our daughter. Truth told most of our miles > are

[RBW] Re: ideas for daytime visibility: vests and whatnot

Somewhere in the cycling archive that used to be my garage I have a new mesh safety vest I ordered, but never used, that I'd be happy to pass on to someone who can use it for the cost of shipping. I ordered this hi-vis one-size-fits-most safety vest several years ago from Nashbar, but

[RBW] Re: FS: All NEW! SONdeluxe Widebody, Icebreaker, Ortlieb, Garmin Edge 1030, Sidi Touring Shoes, GK 650Bx1.75"

! Cheers, -Jack K. Raleigh, NC - *NEW SONdeluxe "Widebody" Dynohub: *New-in-the-box, 32 hole, black anodized, 24 grams heavier than standard SONdeluxe, description from RH website: "The Delux Wide-Body features extra-wide flange spacing (68 mm vs. 50 mm) and a steel

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

Thanks for weighing in on the shoes Minh. I hope the price is fair, it's lower than I remember paying for them back in the day -- but the market for vintage bicycle shoes isn't exactly booming! Cheers, -Jack K. On Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:40:08 AM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > im a b

[RBW] Re: FS: All NEW! SONdeluxe Widebody, Icebreaker, Ortlieb, Garmin Edge 1030, Sidi Touring Shoes, GK 650Bx1.75"

th cables, downtube cable stops/adjusters, 3 pieces of pre-cut black housing and handlebar "fairings" to fit over the housing. *$70 + $8 shipping* - *NOS Shimano 8s Bar-End Shifters:* New-In-Box, as above, but missing the downtube cable stops and includes gray pre-cu

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Paul's Racer & Racer-M Sets, TechnoGlide H/S, Deda Bar Tape

Both sets of Paul's brakes are still available. Note that the black set are original (long reach) Racer calipers, while the silver set are medium reach Racer-M's. Thanks, -Jack K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&q

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Paul's Racer & Racer-M Sets, TechnoGlide H/S, Deda Bar Tape

It appears the silver Paul's Racer-M's have been claimed. -Jack On Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:04:36 PM UTC-5, Jack K wrote: > > Continuing to clear my pile of parts from projects that changed direction. > All the stuff below is new, in box, etc... > > Cheers & safe

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Paul's Racer & Racer-M Sets, TechnoGlide H/S, Deda Bar Tape

Paul's Racer brakes are sold. On Monday, February 17, 2020 at 2:32:03 PM UTC-5, Jack K wrote: > > Updated list of FS goodies below... > > As always, happy to combine shipping on multiple items, which obviously > makes sense for smaller stuff. My goal is to on ave

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Triple

the $100 11 speed chains and $300 11 speed chain tools did you really think that was accurate or was that intended to be a humorous exaggeration? In any case, stock up now while prices are low! Cheers, -Jack K. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: [RBW] Flying discs

fun, very highly recommended! The Aerobie is probably much less tolerant of dog chewing though, so there is that. Cheers, -Jack K. On Friday, April 17, 2020 at 3:03:46 PM UTC-4, velomann wrote: > > I know some folks are already familiar with this, but Alan Adler, the > inventor of th

[RBW] Re: I found a nice shoe for riding without clips and straps

Joel wrote: > Now those look like bike shoes. I used to wear ones like these for years. > > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133495378494 > I recently listed a NOS pair of those Sidi Touring shoes on ebay and they sold within minutes to a guy in Japan. Fastest eBay sale ever ... It would

[RBW] Re: 26" road/gravel tire shortage

d it a great combination of zippiness and toughness. -Jack K. On Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:23:28 PM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Our touring tandem has 26" wheels, and yes when we bought the bike ten > years ago I got, much to my regret, talked out of 650B. All water under > th

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

I've been following a variant of Zero Friction Adam's suggested routine for years, but unlike Adam I adopted that routine out of laziness. I hot wax with Chain Wax(TM), a paraffin + PTFE product that I bought a lifetime supply of when it went off the market 20-ish years ago. Between hot waxings

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Ortlieb Sport-Packer Plus Panniers (Yellow!)

New image ... On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 3:14:27 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > I have a new-in-box pair of yellow Ortlieb Sport-Packer Plus panniers I'd > like to sell. These have become highly sought after collectibles (not > really!), since Ortlieb discontinued the yellow c

[RBW] Re: Recumbent help for Dad, un-Rivy post

may be a good option, which is why I also mentioned it. Yes, "ride as many as you can and pick what works for you" is a great idea, which is why I suggested it. Suggesting a particular type, brand and model based on very incomplete information is a recipe for disappointment, if not

[RBW] Re: FS: NEW Paul's Racer & Racer-M Sets, TechnoGlide H/S, Deda Bar Tape

Max, Thanks for the update, it's great to see the Racer M's found such a great home! Really love the blue & cream with silver components and the mix of bits of classic and more modern aesthetic. The first photo was taken in Cambridge? It sure looks like Cambridge. I've moved around a fair bit

[RBW] Re: Recumbent help for Dad, un-Rivy post

sted in this topic to the many discussions on Bent Rider OnLine, where the topic is discussed more than you'd likely care to read. -Jack K. On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 2:22:26 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > The short answer is that Hase electric sounds perfect for his needs if >

[RBW] Re: FS: Touring / Bikepacking Stuffs -- Big Agnes Tents, Snow Peak Ti Cookset, ...

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepack tent (MSRP $400) is still available and now reduced to *$325 + $15 shipping *(within ConUS). Cheers, -Jack On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 4:56:42 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > Updated FS list below: > > >- *NEW! Big Agnes ***Bikepack* Cop

[RBW] Re: FS: Old Man Mountain Sherpa Front/Rear Rack

The rack has been sold. -Jack On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:46:45 PM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > I have a pre-owned OMM Sherpa rack that I purchased to test fit on my > recumbent, but decided to go with a different rack that fit that wacky bike > better. Old Man Mountain makes

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul's Racer-M, Grand Cru Brakeset, NOS Avocet O2 Air 40M Ti Saddle, Phil BB Rings, etc...

The bottle cages are sold (5 times over actually). All else still available. -Jack On Friday, August 7, 2020 at 2:21:26 AM UTC-4, Jack K wrote: > > I’ve been slowly selling off my garage-sized cache of bike bits over the > last two years. Trying to keep up the “less is more” moment

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul's Racer-M, Grand Cru Brakeset, NOS Avocet O2 Air 40M Ti Saddle, Phil BB Rings, etc...

Update on items sold and not yet sold ... -Jack - *(SOLD) NEW Avocet O2 Air 40M Titanium Saddle:* Bought as new-old-stock 15-ish years ago and hoarded for the day the one on my RB-1 wore out, but it never did. Absolutely pristine, the ultimate saddle from Avocet. If I wasn’t

[RBW] Re: FS: Paul's Racer-M, Grand Cru Brakeset, NOS Avocet O2 Air 40M Ti Saddle, Phil BB Rings, etc...

Updated list of what's sold and what's yet to be sold ... -Jack - *(SOLD) NEW Avocet O2 Air 40M Titanium Saddle:* Bought as new-old-stock 15-ish years ago and hoarded for the day the one on my RB-1 wore out, but it never did. Absolutely pristine, the ultimate saddle from Avocet.

[RBW] Re: Speedometer, wired or wireless recommendations.

=CjwKCAjwmrn5BRB2EiwAZgL9orqIIzblpWn7DRF55PVWoPe_yHkSDUYZB_-EvULSbn7SbqYRWCV_xhoCfLgQAvD_BwE=aw.ds Cheers, -Jack K. On Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 4:39:16 PM UTC-4, Joel Stern wrote: > > I always loved my Cateye Astral, seems they are gone. Researching leaves > me no real choices. Looking for mph, time riding, to

[RBW] Re: FS: Old Man Mountain Sherpa Front/Rear Rack

Hey DRW, Private reply sent! -J On Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:46:55 AM UTC-4, Drw wrote: > > Hey Jack, > Im interested in this for a bike friday. Could you pm me, i cant see how > to private message in this new interface. > > On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 8:46:45 PM

[RBW] Re: FS: Touring / Bikepacking Stuffs -- Big Agnes Tents, Snow Peak Ti Cookset, ...

Updated FS list below: - *NEW! Big Agnes ***Bikepack* Copper Spur HV UL1 Tent: *2 lb 12 oz including all stakes, guy lines and the stuff sack covered in "daisy chain" loops! This is the latest bikepacking specific version of BA's famed 1 person Copper Spur freestanding tent. The

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Hi all, Likely not a good choice for Joel, since he's mentioned only needing occasional use, but I thought I'd mention a rack that appears to fill a unique niche in the marketplace and was the only cost effective solution I found for my rack needs ... The Thule Raceway Platform PRO 2 is a