Re: [RBW] What's your winter project?

[Eric Daume]

I had time over my Christmas break, so I was able to get my Trek 650B
conversion mostly finished up:

http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2014/12/trek-620-650b-conversion.html

It's an amazing transformation. The supple, fat tires really do make the
bike.

Riv content: I re-read RR #33 last night to think about when this kind of
conversion was still a novelty (2004).

Eric


On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 6:40 AM, Eric Daume  wrote:

> I'm doing a 650B conversion of my '83 Trek 620, too much reading BQ, I
> guess. Parts are already on the way.
>
> I'm also thinking about ordering a custom Chinese titanium 29+ frame.
>
> Eric
>
> On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 5:37 AM, ascpgh  wrote:
>>
>> Riding, besides my commutes, get a bit scant from here on out through
>> winter. The season, the holidays, more deliberate prep for a trip in the
>> conditions, plenty of things distract from just a nice ride but I realize
>> that at this time every year I always seem to contemplate a bike project to
>> go with the anticipated springtime, fruition or not. It's biking fun for
>> the extra bandwidth.
>>
>> My project is a low trail, 650b wheeled, all-around bike made with a
>> lively tube set (versus sturdy for touring) with drop bars, center pull
>> brakes, generator hub, LED lighting. All on a budget recognizing the value
>> of experience, unlike the box bike/mass market interpretation, handmade
>> wheels versus machine made ones as an example. I am reading and including
>> many posting subjects and items in this project and admit that may not
>> reach reality, but it's fun to have on the drawing board.
>>
>> Andy Cheatham
>> Pittsburgh
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Re: [RBW] What's your winter project?

[Tim Gavin]

Eric-

Your 650B conversion turned out great!  The bars are cool, like a porteur
with a moustache.  Maybe you'll iron out the kludges as time goes by, or
maybe they'll remain as this bike's personality.

FYI, Dia-compe 750 centerpulls have just a little more reach (78 mm, vs 73
mm of R559/Silvers) if you're in that situation again.

I converted my Riv Road to 650B with similarly fantastic results.  I rode
it with moustaches and barcons for a year, but I prefer it now with drops
and old Campy ergos.

Be careful when leaning in turns until you figure out how much clearance
you have; your frame (citically, the BB shell) is about a centimeter lower
than it was designed for.

Cheers,
Tim

On Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 8:07 AM, Eric Daume  wrote:

> I had time over my Christmas break, so I was able to get my Trek 650B
> conversion mostly finished up:
>
> http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2014/12/trek-620-650b-conversion.html
>
> It's an amazing transformation. The supple, fat tires really do make the
> bike.
>
> Riv content: I re-read RR #33 last night to think about when this kind of
> conversion was still a novelty (2004).
>
> Eric
>
>
>

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[RBW] FS/FT: Schwalbe Big Ben 700c x 55mm tires

[Eric Daume]

I bought these to go on my Velo Orange Camarge, and while they do
technically fit, they're too big for comfort (have to deflate to get the
rear out, etc). So, nearly new, except for a bit of dirt I haven't washed
off. Maybe 20 miles on them. Pictures are here:

http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-for-sale-post.html

$85 shipped for the pair, or I'm looking for a pair of Compass Barlow Pass
tires for a possible trade.

Thanks,

Eric

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Re: [RBW] What's your winter project?

[Eric Daume]

Tim, thanks for the feedback. Yeah, DC750 brakes would have had the reach,
but I've never been happy with any of the seat collar mounted cable hangers
I've used. And these Tektro brakes were so nice and shiny...

I'll definitely have to keep an eye out while cornering. I have a thought
to make this into a fixed gear, but the pedal strike potential is one thing
keeping me from doing that (and, I really like my stem shifter).

Eric

On Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Tim Gavin 
wrote:

> Eric-
>
> Your 650B conversion turned out great!  The bars are cool, like a porteur
> with a moustache.  Maybe you'll iron out the kludges as time goes by, or
> maybe they'll remain as this bike's personality.
>
> FYI, Dia-compe 750 centerpulls have just a little more reach (78 mm, vs 73
> mm of R559/Silvers) if you're in that situation again.
>
> I converted my Riv Road to 650B with similarly fantastic results.  I rode
> it with moustaches and barcons for a year, but I prefer it now with drops
> and old Campy ergos.
>
> Be careful when leaning in turns until you figure out how much clearance
> you have; your frame (citically, the BB shell) is about a centimeter lower
> than it was designed for.
>
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
> On Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 8:07 AM, Eric Daume  wrote:
>
>> I had time over my Christmas break, so I was able to get my Trek 650B
>> conversion mostly finished up:
>>
>> http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2014/12/trek-620-650b-conversion.html
>>
>> It's an amazing transformation. The supple, fat tires really do make the
>> bike.
>>
>> Riv content: I re-read RR #33 last night to think about when this kind of
>> conversion was still a novelty (2004).
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] What's your winter project?

[Kieran J]

If the filed Tektro brakes don't work, check out the IRD B76 long reach side 
pulls. They were just the ticket for my GF's 1983 Trek 620 conversion. 

KJ

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[RBW] Re: shimano cx-70 canti question

[Kurt Manley]

I have those brakes and they are awesome but it is hard to release the 
straddle cable. Most cantis you can easily unhook the cable end from the 
brake arm. On CX70's it's hard to get the end to release from the canti 
arm. I have to push on the cable end through the hole in the front of the 
arm to get it to release. I use a key or an allen or whatever's handy with 
a small point. After that they open plenty far to clear 700x60 tires on my 
Hunq.

On Friday, December 19, 2014 6:33:17 PM UTC-8, drew beckmeyer wrote:
>
> ok, i feel like this is going to end with me missing something obvious. i 
> just got the cx-70 brakes to avoid having to deflate/squeeze my 700x50 
> tires everytime i want to take the wheels off. im not so new to cantilever 
> brakes but somewhat new to big tires that prevent easy on and off. 
>
> riv's site sort of implies that they open up easy enough and this video 
> shows a guy doing it
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA7f-v3Rmts (skip to 1:04)  
> here is the description and pics of it opened up
> http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/brc3.htm
>
> in my reality, when set up and adjusted correctly, it doesnt seem possible 
> to slip the hanger cable from the brake. there isnt enough slack to get the 
> cable to slide out of that little slot, it seems. if the brakes are super 
> wide, i can get it to go, but it has to be uncomfortably far from the rim. 
> adjusting the inline barrel to it's slackest doesnt really work either. 
>
> so... am i missing something, and if so, what?  id like to avoid deflating 
> or loosening the other side of the cable hanger and then readjusting the 
> brakes all over again. i couldve done that with the old brakes.
>
> many thanks
>

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[RBW] Wire Routing For Rack-Mounted Tail Light

[Darin G.]

I'm going to be installing a dynohub and I'm thinking about mounting a 
light on the back of my nitro rack.  Ideas on how to route the wire from 
the hub back to the rack?  I hate the idea of lots of electrical tape and 
zip ties but I can't think of any great options.

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Re: [RBW] Who you calling DUMMY!?!

[Thomas McCause]

Anne,

My 5'3" delight of a SO was able to ride the dummy with the seat slammed...
at 6'0" I had this much seatpost showing!




On Thursday, December 18, 2014 9:17:54 PM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> Oh man, I wonder if that bike is too big for me. I could really use it. 
>
> On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Bill Lindsay  > wrote: 
> > Riv is selling a DUMMYa big oneactually an XL Big Dummy. 
> > 
> > DUMMY! 
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[RBW] Advice on sizing please.

[michael sellers]

I am preparing to order my wife an Atlantis. Her PBH is 81.3cm or 32 in. 
She is very wary of getting a bike site unseen as we have been sold bikes 
too small  in the past. I am a huge fan of Rivendell's way of thinking but 
want to be sure we get the right frame size to allow a comfortable upright 
riding position. Any thoughts on frame sizes ?  While we're at it i will 
probably order myself an Atlantis after March. My PBH is 88.9cm or 35 in. 
Suggestions for me?  Thanks in advance and i really enjoy the Group. 
 Thanks,Mike S.

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[RBW] 650b SL23 Clearance

[Kirk Pacenti]

Dear RBW owners,

I am a little overstocked on 650b SL23 rims and need to reduce inventory 
levels before the end of the year. SALE ENDS 12/31, buy now and buy often! 
;)

http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-Cycle-Design-SL23-black/dp/B00RDBHOTE/ref=sr_1_10?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-10&keywords=pacenti+sl23

 

http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-SL23-650b-Silver-Hole/dp/B00PLZGJWM/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-4&keywords=pacenti+sl23

 

http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-SL23-650b-Silver-Hole/dp/B00PLZZNZQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-9&keywords=pacenti+sl23

 

http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-Cycle-Design-SL23-Black/dp/B00RDC32TE/ref=sr_1_11?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-11&keywords=pacenti+sl23


Cheers, 
KP 


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Re: [RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

[Ted Shwartz]

On the Quickbeam, New Bar tape, twine and shellac (just do at least every 10 
years)

New Rando bike

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Re: [RBW] Advice on sizing please.

[cyclotourist]

Hi Mike, you didn't mention how she and you are going to be setting
the bikes up. Albatross or other upright bars add a bit of flexibility
to frame sizing, but drops need to be a better fit IMHO.

I've found that many women have reach considerations with typically
(male) sized bikes. They end up having to size down to get the reach
shorter, but then the bars end up being too low. Sight unseen is
tough...

I'm an 89cm pbh, and a 61 X 59 frame fits me perfectly no matter what
bars I put on it.

On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 1:35 PM, michael sellers  wrote:
> I am preparing to order my wife an Atlantis. Her PBH is 81.3cm or 32 in. She
> is very wary of getting a bike site unseen as we have been sold bikes too
> small  in the past. I am a huge fan of Rivendell's way of thinking but want
> to be sure we get the right frame size to allow a comfortable upright riding
> position. Any thoughts on frame sizes ?  While we're at it i will probably
> order myself an Atlantis after March. My PBH is 88.9cm or 35 in. Suggestions
> for me?  Thanks in advance and i really enjoy the Group.  Thanks,Mike S.
>
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[RBW] Re: Advice on sizing please.

[dougP]

Michael:

Rivendell's sizing method works well for the majority of riders.  An 81.3 
cm PBH puts her on 54.5 cm Atlantis and your 88.9 on a 61.  Give Rivendell 
a call & talk to someone live about your type of riding, planned set-up, 
and any other questions.  I made multiple phone calls before ordering my 
Atlantis and found them to super helpful.  They want you on a bike that 
fits you & your intended use.  I bought mine without ever seeing a 
Rivendell in person.  When the bike arrived at my house, it took only a 
short time to finish the assembly & get on the road.  Within a couple of 
miles & minor fit adjustments, I had the best fitting bike I've ever 
owned.  Other than fiddling with different handlebars and gradually raising 
the bars, my fit has changed very little in the 12 years I've ridden the 
bike.  

dougP

On Sunday, December 21, 2014 1:35:26 PM UTC-8, michael sellers wrote:
>
> I am preparing to order my wife an Atlantis. Her PBH is 81.3cm or 32 in. 
> She is very wary of getting a bike site unseen as we have been sold bikes 
> too small  in the past. I am a huge fan of Rivendell's way of thinking but 
> want to be sure we get the right frame size to allow a comfortable upright 
> riding position. Any thoughts on frame sizes ?  While we're at it i will 
> probably order myself an Atlantis after March. My PBH is 88.9cm or 35 in. 
> Suggestions for me?  Thanks in advance and i really enjoy the Group. 
>  Thanks,Mike S.
>
>

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[RBW] lugged stem or post slipping

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

In my experience, Nitto posts slip commonly, especially with heavier riders 
and/or bumpy roads. I blame the nice smooth polish and the fact that they tend 
to run a few hundredths of a mm undersize. 

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[RBW] New Hatchet Use

[Deacon Patrick]

Got a pair of Sorel 1964 boots for Christmas. Fantastic boots except for 
the heel (not sure why manufactures insist we go around like we're in 
estrus). Shaved off the heel with me hatchet. Now they feel much better to 
move in. Rubber seems to be really hard on a blade as I had to sharpen it 
numerous times, but it worked very well. I'll test them out on a hike or 
run later. Good tools are a joy!

With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [RBW] New Hatchet Use

[Eric Norris]

Patrick:

Your posts are always interesting, but I’m particularly intrigued by this one. 
How does a boot heel relate to period in a woman’s menstrual cycle?

—Eric N
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> On Dec 26, 2014, at 11:10 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> Got a pair of Sorel 1964 boots for Christmas. Fantastic boots except for the 
> heel (not sure why manufactures insist we go around like we're in estrus). 
> Shaved off the heel with me hatchet. Now they feel much better to move in. 
> Rubber seems to be really hard on a blade as I had to sharpen it numerous 
> times, but it worked very well. I'll test them out on a hike or run later. 
> Good tools are a joy!
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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[RBW] Re: Bending back a bent fork

[Mike S]

I too amazingly crashed my Sam H. into a parked car! In my defense, it was 
4º and I was distracted by how miserable I was. 

My fork was totally shot and I called up Keven at Rivendell and he set me 
up with a solid Taiwanese replacement fork for $100, as I recall. had to 
pay an additional $130 to get the raw fork painted by Waterford, but it 
seemed like a heck of a deal, especially if you could get it locally 
painted/powdercoated. 

- Mike 

On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:56:00 PM UTC-8, Anne Paulson wrote:
>
> My adult son has a Rambouillet. He commutes on it. This guy doesn't 
> ride lightly; he has more of a bulldozer approach to riding, it seems. 
> One time he broke a frame by riding into a parked car. Yeah, his steel 
> Trek frame broke at the head tube; I was so pleased that the frame 
> broke to protect that valuable Trek fork. 
>
> Anyway, when he took his bike to the shop for some very overdue 
> maintenance, they noticed that his fork was slightly bent back, 
> undoubtedly because he hit something. The bike is still ridable, but 
> the handling would be better if the fork were as designed. 
>
> The shop says they can get a frame builder to bend the fork back. Is 
> this a reasonable thing to do? 
>
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>
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[RBW] Re: Advice on sizing please.

[Deacon Patrick]

Trust the elves of Rivendell. They know what they are doing. And in they 
odd event there is a factor missed, they have a solid reputation for making 
things right. I bought both my bikes sight unseen and have been delighted! 
Definitely call them and ask any and all questions, and answer all theirs. 
They'll have you dialed in.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Sunday, December 21, 2014 2:35:26 PM UTC-7, michael sellers wrote:
>
> I am preparing to order my wife an Atlantis. Her PBH is 81.3cm or 32 in. 
> She is very wary of getting a bike site unseen as we have been sold bikes 
> too small  in the past. I am a huge fan of Rivendell's way of thinking but 
> want to be sure we get the right frame size to allow a comfortable upright 
> riding position. Any thoughts on frame sizes ?  While we're at it i will 
> probably order myself an Atlantis after March. My PBH is 88.9cm or 35 in. 
> Suggestions for me?  Thanks in advance and i really enjoy the Group. 
>  Thanks,Mike S.
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[RBW] Re: New Hatchet Use

[Deacon Patrick]

Primate females in heat raise their rear ends as a signal they are ready to 
mate -- a primal signal mimicked by women wearing high heals for the change 
in posture and movement it creates.

A raised heel (which almost all shoes and boots have), messes with proper 
body alignment, motion, and function and serves no practical purpose short 
of mating signals for either gender (though it is helpful for horseback 
riding to prevent the foot from sliding through open toed stirrups).

With abandon,
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[RBW] Re: New Hatchet Use

[Deacon Patrick]

But if you have to explain the joke, it looses it's punch. Sorry I didn't 
tell it better!

With abandon,
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Re: [RBW] Re: New Hatchet Use

[Eric Norris]

Oh … the Kim Kardashian effect!

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> On Dec 26, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> 
> Primate females in heat raise their rear ends as a signal they are ready to 
> mate -- a primal signal mimicked by women wearing high heals for the change 
> in posture and movement it creates.
> 
> A raised heel (which almost all shoes and boots have), messes with proper 
> body alignment, motion, and function and serves no practical purpose short of 
> mating signals for either gender (though it is helpful for horseback riding 
> to prevent the foot from sliding through open toed stirrups).
> 
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on sizing please.

[Anne Paulson]

I agree with Patrick. Rivendell wants you to be happy with your bike.
They want the bike to fit, and you to ride it. They'll work hard so
that you are satisfied. Call them and have a long long chat. Unless
this is to be a surprise, I'd suggest that the rider be the one to
talk to Rivendell.

In the rare cases when I've had problems with items I've bought from
Rivendell, they have gone out of their way to make things right.

On Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:
> Trust the elves of Rivendell. They know what they are doing. And in they odd
> event there is a factor missed, they have a solid reputation for making
> things right. I bought both my bikes sight unseen and have been delighted!
> Definitely call them and ask any and all questions, and answer all theirs.
> They'll have you dialed in.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Sunday, December 21, 2014 2:35:26 PM UTC-7, michael sellers wrote:
>>
>> I am preparing to order my wife an Atlantis. Her PBH is 81.3cm or 32 in.
>> She is very wary of getting a bike site unseen as we have been sold bikes
>> too small  in the past. I am a huge fan of Rivendell's way of thinking but
>> want to be sure we get the right frame size to allow a comfortable upright
>> riding position. Any thoughts on frame sizes ?  While we're at it i will
>> probably order myself an Atlantis after March. My PBH is 88.9cm or 35 in.
>> Suggestions for me?  Thanks in advance and i really enjoy the Group.
>> Thanks,Mike S.
>>
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[RBW] Re: What's your winter project?

[Coconutbill]

Winter project:

to finish restoring a non-lugged MB-4 as my tough stuff city bike. 
Its very similar if not identical geometry to my '92 MB-1.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Advice on sizing please.

['Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I agree with what's been said. I talked (actually email conversations) with 
Grant before buying my Riv. My PBH is 89.5 and he suggested a 63cm Hilsen. It 
fits great. I could fit a 61 as well, it would just show a bit more seat post. 
I also have a 63cm Roadeo and a 58cm Hunqapillar, and both fit great. I bought 
them according to the sizing on the Riv site. I'm a long inseam 5'10 so that 
means a bit shorter reach. If I were to have to start from scratch, knowing 
what I know now, I would probably go with 61cm on the Hilsen and Roadeo, only 
because of the reach, and maybe liking, aesthetically a bit more than a 
"fistful" of seat post than a bit less, as I currently have. But the bikes I 
have fit wonderfully and there is no reason to change. Comparing and 
contrasting, my LBS put me on a 54cm bike 3 years before I found Riv, then 
their "professional fit" that I paid extra for, compressed me, even though I 
protested that my knees were not flexible enough (3 years before double 
replacement) for the low seat position they were suggesting (demanding, 
actually.) I would recommend Riv fitting for anyone. Also, quill stems are 
super versatile in dialing in the bike once you have it.

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[RBW] Re: fs: Sugino triple crankset / rear derailleurs / misc small parts

[Eric]

#3 and #4 are sold!!!


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[RBW] Re: Wire Routing For Rack-Mounted Tail Light

[Minh]

this is one time when having a fender mounted light is great because you 
can hide the wire inside the fender.  in your case, i would run it down the 
downtube (i loosely spiral wrap the wire around my shift cables), under the 
bb and then back up the rack  you will need to use zipties to secure the 
cable.  you could get fancy with twine wrap instead if you want to get 
fancy.

On Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:20:03 PM UTC-5, Darin G. wrote:
>
> I'm going to be installing a dynohub and I'm thinking about mounting a 
> light on the back of my nitro rack.  Ideas on how to route the wire from 
> the hub back to the rack?  I hate the idea of lots of electrical tape and 
> zip ties but I can't think of any great options.
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[RBW] FS 650B wheelset for Campy

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

I have a set of lightly used 650B wheels for Campagnolo drivetrains. Velocity 
Synergy 32h rims (OC rear), and silver Campagnolo (Centaur?) hubs including 
13-29 10sp cassette. Great condition, ready to roll. $250 shipped.

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[RBW] Re: lugged stem or post slipping

[Dave Johnston]

Both Park and Ritchey make anti-slip grease designed mainly for Carbon 
posts but it might help you out here as well. It kind of feels like grease 
with sandblasting media suspended in it. I've started using the Park stuff 
on stems and seatposts and backing off on the torque, just for the heck of 
it. I have not had slipping issues, so I can't comment if it will cure them.

-Dave


On Thursday, December 25, 2014 4:27:51 PM UTC-5, ted wrote:
>
> I usually put a liberal coat of grease on seat posts and stems prior to 
> installing them. The intent being to avoid creaking and / or parts becoming 
> stuck. When I put a Nitto lugged seat post on my Bombadil I had trouble 
> getting it to stay put. On every ride it would slip down in the seat tube. 
> Eventually I wiped the post and the inside of my seat tube as clean as I 
> could, and since then things have been fine. I think I read somebody 
> commenting that the lugged stem always tended to slip on them. My bullmoose 
> bars generally stay put but any time the bike falls over they do end up off 
> center. 
> So I wonder, is there a consensus on the best approach to installing Nitto 
> steel stems and seat posts with the dull bright coating. Grease, no grease, 
> Boeshield T9, bees wax, ... 
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Re: [RBW] 650b SL23 Clearance

[Jim Bronson]

Are these good to try tubeless on?  I already ordered a pair.  I wasn't
thinking tubeless when I ordered them, but I got to thinking about it and
decided I'd like to give it a shot, if the rims were tubeless compatible.
On Dec 26, 2014 12:02 PM, "Kirk Pacenti"  wrote:

> Dear RBW owners,
>
> I am a little overstocked on 650b SL23 rims and need to reduce inventory
> levels before the end of the year. SALE ENDS 12/31, buy now and buy often!
> ;)
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-Cycle-Design-SL23-black/dp/
> B00RDBHOTE/ref=sr_1_10?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=
> 1419356011&sr=1-10&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-SL23-650b-Silver-Hole/dp/
> B00PLZGJWM/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=
> 1419356011&sr=1-4&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-SL23-650b-Silver-Hole/dp/
> B00PLZZNZQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=
> 1419356011&sr=1-9&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-Cycle-Design-SL23-Black/dp/
> B00RDC32TE/ref=sr_1_11?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=
> 1419356011&sr=1-11&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>
>
> Cheers,
> KP
> 
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Re: [RBW] 650b SL23 Clearance

[David Yu Greenblatt]

Yes, Pacenti SL23 and PL23 650b rims are tubeless compatible.  

David G in San Diego 



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> On Dec 26, 2014, at 4:26 PM, Jim Bronson  wrote:
> 
> Are these good to try tubeless on?  I already ordered a pair.  I wasn't 
> thinking tubeless when I ordered them, but I got to thinking about it and 
> decided I'd like to give it a shot, if the rims were tubeless compatible.
> 
>> On Dec 26, 2014 12:02 PM, "Kirk Pacenti"  wrote:
>> Dear RBW owners,
>> 
>> I am a little overstocked on 650b SL23 rims and need to reduce inventory 
>> levels before the end of the year. SALE ENDS 12/31, buy now and buy often! ;)
>> 
>> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-Cycle-Design-SL23-black/dp/B00RDBHOTE/ref=sr_1_10?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-10&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-SL23-650b-Silver-Hole/dp/B00PLZGJWM/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-4&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-SL23-650b-Silver-Hole/dp/B00PLZZNZQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-9&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> http://www.amazon.com/Pacenti-Cycle-Design-SL23-Black/dp/B00RDC32TE/ref=sr_1_11?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419356011&sr=1-11&keywords=pacenti+sl23
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers, 
>> KP
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[RBW] Re: fs: Sugino triple crankset / rear derailleurs / misc small parts

[Eric]

Bump w/ price drops.

1) Crankset - $95 shipped.

2) Shimano FD - $20 shipped.

Thanks!!

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