[RBW] WTB Jitensha Ebisu All-Purpose

2016-06-12 Thread Max S
That's a fine example... I've a 58 cm version in brown, and it's an amazing bike to ride and to look at. Truthfully, the 60 cm with a 57.5 top tube would fit me a hair better, but... Anyhow, gotta get me some Compass tires soon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread James Chang
I was a cotton and shellac guy but have tried raw cotton this past year and will probably never go back to shellac. Raw cotton feels pretty good. James Chang Taipei, Taiwan On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Lungimsam wrote: > I was joking about the antler handlebar clamp size. ;) > > -- > You r

Re: [RBW] Show Bill your British Racing Green Bike.

2016-06-12 Thread James Chang
I like green. It's not a Rivendell but I like my green bike a lot. Low trial 650B IG kind of a bike... https://www.flickr.com/gp/lohephoto/7N80B8 On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 12:51 AM, David Banzer wrote: > All in good fun, let's show Bill our BRG bikes! > I'll start - BMC Monster Cross single spe

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
One other reason I seem to hazily remember was to do away with the his/hers model names and different paint schemes for the same bicycle with the mixtes (a marketing necessity perhaps, mainly so guys would still feel manlihoodness when buying/riding one)--Glorius/Wilbury, Foy/Gomez. The Cheviut

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: VP Pedals

2016-06-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Aye. VP Vice. They're currently $45 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VP-Components-Downhill-Freeride-16-Inch/dp/B006ZH1INA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465785165&sr=8-1&keywords=vp+vice With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 6:22:21 PM UTC-6, RDS wrote: > > VP pedals for sale. In really

[RBW] Re: FS: random bike bits (thumb shifters, old nitto stem, spd pedals, cleats.)

2016-06-12 Thread Belopsky
update > > On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 10:03:26 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: >> >> Parts I do not need and need cleared from the garage: >> >> -Shimano SPD Pedals - $15 >> - Nitto stem 26.0clamp (i think) - $10 or free with other stuff? >> - 26.0 clamp Specialized stem i think 100mm - $10 >> - Ergo

[RBW] Re: FS: random bike bits (thumb shifters, old nitto stem, spd pedals, cleats.)

2016-06-12 Thread Belopsky
update On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 10:03:26 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > Parts I do not need and need cleared from the garage: > > -Shimano SPD Pedals - $15 > -XT direct mount front derailler - $15 > - Nitto stem 26.0clamp (i think) - $10 or free with other stuff? > - Dia Compe 'moto style' lever

[RBW] Re: FOR SALE: VP Pedals

2016-06-12 Thread David Person
They look to be VP Vice pedals. I have them on 4 bike. Great pedal. Don't seem to suffer the same bearing issues that the VP-001 (aka Thin Gripster) pedal do, as the outboard bearing in further out on the spindle than the VP-001s. David Person On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 5:22:21 PM UTC-7, R

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Lungimsam
I was joking about the antler handlebar clamp size. ;) -- 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] FOR SALE: VP Pedals

2016-06-12 Thread RDS
VP pedals for sale. In really good condition. I am not sure which model they are as I cannot seem to find any documentation where I purchased them. I would guess that I purchased them in early 2015. All riding was done on pavement. I would say that they have less than 200 miles of riding on

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
I'm not sure the context or purpose of your question, but 26. On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 5:03:50 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > 26.0 or 25.4 clamp diameter? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Lungimsam
26.0 or 25.4 clamp diameter? -- 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, send email

Re: [RBW] Re: Speaking of Fenders

2016-06-12 Thread Michael Hechmer
My point was only that the Compass brakes are posted, and are now unique in set up.. You can't simply install them on any bike. Michael On Friday, June 10, 2016 at 6:29:22 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 06/10/2016 05:59 AM, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > This is true. My wife, Pat, ha

[RBW] Re: Tallux Stem Measurements - 10cm? 11cm?

2016-06-12 Thread Garth
The 10,11,12 cm. etc. refer to the *length of the extension/reach*, the horizontal part so yes, the larger the number the longer the *extension/reach*. This is not to be confused with the *length of the quill*, which is the vertical part, usually from the min. insertion mark to the top of

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread LeahFoy
Here, I went digging on the BLUG to see what I could find. Here's a quote by Grant from Dec 29, 2013: "At some point soon Dave will make up a plan to offer a kind of early buyer discount, to help us pay for the order. It’s a beautiful bike. Same as the Betty, but longer chainstays. No noticeb

[RBW] Re: FS/FT Odds and Ends

2016-06-12 Thread Mark Reimer
aw MAN! I was just looking for a used bullmoose, I always miss these deals by a few hours! On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 10:44:01 AM UTC-5, Phillip Hathaway wrote: > > Bullmoose bar and Sugino crankset are sold. > > > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread Leah Peterson
Yes! If you watch the Riv video under their "About Us" Grant says so. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 12:46 PM, Lungimsam wrote: > > Is it true that it is Mieshas face on the head badge? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
Elk antlers. Renewable, as they shed annually. In an emergency, aspen bark can be used, as the inner bark is aspirin. On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 1:49:11 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > Don't Coloradans use tree bark skin for bartape? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Lungimsam
Don't Coloradans use tree bark skin for bartape? -- 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 th

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread Lungimsam
Is it true that it is Mieshas face on the head badge? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Tallux Stem Measurements - 10cm? 11cm?

2016-06-12 Thread René Sterental
No. The longer the horizontal extension, putting the handlebar further away from you. On Sunday, June 12, 2016, Cecily Walker wrote: > So the larger the number, the longer the quill? > > This is super helpful, Garth. Thank you! > > On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 3:30:46 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: >> >>

[RBW] Re: Tallux Stem Measurements - 10cm? 11cm?

2016-06-12 Thread Cecily Walker
So the larger the number, the longer the quill? This is super helpful, Garth. Thank you! On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 3:30:46 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > This is referring to the extension(reach) of the quill. Pictures help : >

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread Michael Hechmer
No. I set one up with a 46/26/24 & 8speed 13-28. It worked fine with the chain that had been on a Specialized Sequoia. If you can tell the frame difference between this 55cm Betty & 50 cm Chevy, you have a better eye than me. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B02Ju8EH6JsYKHF;2580C906-B6A6-4

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread René Sterental
IIRC, Betty frames are made in Taiwan but use Toyo made forks. René On Sunday, June 12, 2016, drew wrote: > Weren't Betty's made by toyo? If that's true, it's a cool feature. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsu

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
"It would be fair to say that your testing would be generally in drier and cooler air that in north Texas, right?" Yes, that is true, but I'm not sure what effect that would have or not have. I've found the raw tape reaches a point of grimy faster than shellacked cotton faster, but then doesn't

[RBW] Re: Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Pondero
Patrick, my working theory is that (for me) raw cotton tape longevity is limited by sweat. It would be fair to say that your testing would be generally in drier and cooler air that in north Texas, right? I think I've decided that I prefer shellac for my use, but I'm still quite interested in t

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread drew
Weren't Betty's made by toyo? If that's true, it's a cool feature. -- 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.

[RBW] FS Nitto Big Rear Rack and Sugino XD2 Crankset

2016-06-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Bump with an update. I've eyeballed a small project that could put the stock chainrings to use, so now I will also consider selling this set of Sugino XD2 170mm crank arms with no rings or bolts for $70 shipped. Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Raw Cotton Handlebar Tape Experiment

2016-06-12 Thread Deacon Patrick
This morning I switched to a shorter stem on my QB, finally (I think, the proof is in a longer ride) getting it dialed in. Pro tip: remove gummy before sliding handlebars into stem or suffer mightily for your laziness! In unwrapping my top layer of raw cotton tape, I discovered an experiment I’d

[RBW] CLEM pre-order

2016-06-12 Thread Kainalu
Yup. MUSTARD!! A 65 for me. Putting on the choco bullmooses for an Appaloosian look. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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-o

[RBW] Re: How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

2016-06-12 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Bill. On Sunday, June 12, 2016, Bill Lindsay wrote: > Anton at VeloLumino is the best source of guidance and info. The thing to > do is glue short sections of aluminum tubing which comes in very accurate > IDs so it can really fit perfectly. The glue is silicone, like modest > household

[RBW] Re: FS: Omar's 1993ish MB-1 @ Manifesto Bikes

2016-06-12 Thread Kieran J
Cool shop! Liz rented a bike from them when we were in the Bay Area a couple of years ago. Nice folks. KJ On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:31:58 AM UTC-4, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Posting for good buddy Omar at Manifesto Bikes in Oakland. > > 1993ish Mb-1 > > Goodish condition. > > No dents or cr

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread Lungimsam
Does one have to use two chains on the Chevy? I know you have to on the Clemasauruses. -- 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+unsu

[RBW] Re: FS - Tan Nigel Smith Loafers

2016-06-12 Thread Carey Mercer
Hi, I'd like to buy the big one--PMed you, but I'm not sure if it worked, as this is my first post. Thanks, Carey Mercer On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9:00:53 PM UTC-7, Glen wrote: > > I prefer to sell them as a set but if they don't move by Sunday I'll be > glad to sell just the small. > > A

[RBW] Re: FS/FT Odds and Ends

2016-06-12 Thread Phillip Hathaway
Bullmoose bar and Sugino crankset are sold. > -- 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 th

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread LeahFoy
I came across the measurement somewhere. It said the BF has 45 mm chain stays and the Chev 55 mm. That means nothing to me, but maybe it will to some of the more techy folks here. Anyone care to interpret for Cecily and me? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google G

[RBW] FS: random bike bits (thumb shifters, old nitto stem, spd pedals, cleats.)

2016-06-12 Thread Belopsky
Parts I do not need and need cleared from the garage: -Shimano SPD Pedals - $15 -Shimano thumb shifters oldies but goodies - $15 -XT direct mount front derailler - $15 - Nitto stem 26.0clamp (i think) - $10 or free with other stuff? - Dia Compe 'moto style' levers - $15 - 26.0 clamp Specialized st

[RBW] FS: Omar's 1993ish MB-1 @ Manifesto Bikes

2016-06-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's most likely a 1991. AASHTA. Super photos. -- 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 thi

[RBW] Re: How do you glue wire (from a light) to a rack?

2016-06-12 Thread Bill Lindsay
Anton at VeloLumino is the best source of guidance and info. The thing to do is glue short sections of aluminum tubing which comes in very accurate IDs so it can really fit perfectly. The glue is silicone, like modest household Hogar. It's clear, waterproof yes easy to remove when you need to

[RBW] Re: CLEM pre-order

2016-06-12 Thread LLM
Congratulations! I also pre-ordered a 52 mustard Clem. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person and getting my feet on the pedals. Linda M Albany, NY On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:19:00 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I was gonna do it, then I wasn't gonna do it, then I did it! I'm adding a

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

2016-06-12 Thread Garth
http://www.cyclofiend.com/Images/pdf/quickbeam_geometry.pdf -- 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.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam / SimpleOne Sizing?

2016-06-12 Thread Matt B.
I'd go with a 62 minimum. I'm 6'0 with a 90cm pbh and ride a 64cm quickbeam, it's the one (most fun) bike I use for riding singletrack. I'm sure I could ride a 66 like Patrick. On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 10:01:33 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Hi all- > > I'm on the lookout for a used Q

[RBW] Re: Tallux Stem Measurements - 10cm? 11cm?

2016-06-12 Thread Garth
This is referring to the extension(reach) of the quill. Pictures help : On Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 5:51:06 AM UTC-4, Cecily Walker wrote: > > I'm considering replacing the Soma Sutro quill stem on my Betty Foy with a > Nitto

Re: [RBW] Curious: Betty Foy vs. Cheviot

2016-06-12 Thread Cecily Walker
How much of a difference do longer chain stays have on ride quality? I'm like Leah: when the Betty Foy was discontinued in favour of the Cheviot, I became a little covetous myself. On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 4:36:16 PM UTC-7, René wrote: > > I seem to recall that the chain stays are a bit

[RBW] Tallux Stem Measurements - 10cm? 11cm?

2016-06-12 Thread Cecily Walker
I'm considering replacing the Soma Sutro quill stem on my Betty Foy with a Nitto Tallux stem from Riv to raise my handlebars a bit. But I'm curious about the different measurements for the Tallux stem. Riv sells the 10cm stem in the Cheviot/Sam build kit, but I notice that 11, 12, and 13cm mode