[RBW] Definitely Unracer

Cool. Looks like a mini theo Jansen beach walker -- 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

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Hi Zed! Thanks for this write up, it made me appreciate my Clem more than I already do! If possible. This bike is such a great ride, no matter how you set it up. That being said I wish I shared your same experience with front end loads as I experience some shimmy with a Nitto big front and wald

Re: [RBW] WTB: Right Silver Shifter or Pair

Any side, L or R, with corresponding pod will work on either sode of bar. Some like to use on the "wrong" sides. You can tighten the Dring easier while riding that way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] Definitely Unracer

This from one of my students: https://67.media.tumblr.com/fbaa675db8155f4396db75369ec67676/tumblr_o91t03wOle1uke22ao1_400.gif John -- 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] WTB: Right Silver Shifter or Pair

I have a pair that I don't need. Make me a reasonable offer and they're yours. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy > On Jun 22, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Ethan Guy wrote: > > Last weekend before a very beautiful loop ride along some coastal mountains, > I was ge

[RBW] FS: Many Things! BB's, Headset, & Brake Levers

Please PM...can't PM from my phone! -- 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, sen

[RBW] Re: Pre-ride before Westpoint Inn Takeover?

Manny, Also done with school for a while. House tasks are never done. Where and when thursday? Road? Dirt? Mixed? John On Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:41:45 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Off from school. > House is in good working order. > Plans are set for west point in ride up to tam

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Cool pix. Relaxed, Very Relaxed, Fairly Sporty. Sounds like shopping for jeans! I still get confused, but that's another story. I have the stoc

Re: [RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

I ride platforms all day. Have MKS Lambda without pins, VP Gripster with sharp pins, and VP Vice with smooth top pins. Shin bloody every time with the Gripster as the pins are sharp. No issues with the Lambda and Vice at all. The smooth top pins from VP definitely preferred. James Chang Taipei

[RBW] Re: WTB: Small SaddleSack, Bar Tube

Thanks for the responses on the handlebar bag, still very interested in a small saddlesack! On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:36:11 PM UTC-4, ian m wrote: > > Looking for one or the other or both. Color not important. Maybe you found > the small a tad too small? Didn't like the color? Let me take i

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Zed, This is an incredibly helpful and useful post! Thank you. You have convinced me to get those bars. Thanks! Erl -- 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 e

Re: [RBW] Re: eCLEM

That electric fatbike is decent for the price, but there's already a dozen of them at various 'entry level' price points. For that money you get lots of weight and cheap parts..money I'd rather spend on kitting an actual good bicycle. Like CLEM! -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

My first tour with my wife was down the Saint Lawrence River. Down wind, French food, excellent Quebec cycling culture, excellent Quebec park and camping system, and the very civilized Route Verte system. At the end we rolled onto a train for an upwind voyage back to our starting point. Knowing

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:21:20 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > So here's my questions. I'm well aware of the fact that what I like to do > on a tour isn't what a lot of other people would like to do. I look for > single track and dirt roads, don't mind rough terrain and not showering f

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I don't really know if that's true anymore. The cost of labor in China isn't much lower than Taiwan. In some cases (Colossi for instance) it's actually quite a bit more because there is more competition for skilled welders. It's more about materials and supply chain. -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Riv could do a truly ridiculous-low-cost bike made in China. Thankfully there's NO chance of this happening. -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Patrick The Deacon, I rode a 52 Clem last Saturday at RBW on that ride I bonked out of. This was a faster ride than my normal style (slowish with a dose of slower), so I took advantage of all that space to get forward over the bars for hard pedaling. I alternated between the sit-back position at

[RBW] FS: Many Things! BB's, Headset, & Brake Levers

Brake Levers 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 this group, send email to rbw

Re: [RBW] Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

Not sure if this would work, but just to throw out another idea... Could you take your bikes on a train or bus journey? If that is possible, you might take several smaller 1-3 day mini-tours starting from different spots along the routes. Compared with a single longer tour, this might let you ad

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

OK, I remembered how to set my camera for intervals and once the lens cleared up because dang it's humid out there, I got some shots of 1) my setup as close to proper Riv non-wide angle level as I could in a hurry, so you can see my relationship of saddle and stem height and all that goodness f

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

Mark, there are two rules from the tandem world which may help you. First, whatever direction your relationship is headed in, it will get there faster on a tandem. That's pretty much true for touring together too. Second. The stoker is always right. Which means, put your preferences aside f

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

On 06/22/2016 06:12 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: My stoker is at a Quilt Festival for the week so I wont be able to road test it until Monday or so. Look for another post then It's perfectly possible to ride a tandem without the stoker, certainly for long enough to road test a shifter. In

Re: [RBW] Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

You've already gotten some great advice here! But here's one more tip that has served me well in similar circumstances: Try to find a commercial bike tour operator in the area you're interested in and see if you can learn about how they do it. These folks have generally spent years honing their r

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

I ride with MKS Touring pedals. So far plenty of grip with Nike Sneakers, even in a rainy 200k. -- 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-b

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Success, at least I hope so. I haven't road tested it, but it seems to be working in the shop. My suspicion had fallen on the shifter but decided to double check the housing, as Mark had suggested. I disconnected the RD and slid the cable back and forth. It moved smoothly. Then I tried the

Re: [RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

I've been dying to see this Crust of yours...I keep an eye out for it...I'm sure it'll be special On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 4:31:49 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote: > > All great points, thanks! > > Ryan - we're due for a run-in on the street soon. My 26+ Crust DFL is all > built up now. Head

Re: [RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

Lucky You! If you want her to do this more than once you have to make it HER bike tour and enjoy the journey along the way even if it's not your dream tour. You gotta "set the hook " .So to speak Just have fun together! Jon > > > > -- >>> >>> -- >> >> >> > -- You r

Re: [RBW] Re: Dirt Clem 650b: Knobby Tires and Rack Questions

I have the Nics in 26 & 29" variety, and they're really good tires. More aggressive than Burts, less so than Dampfs. If it's going to be more hard pack and less technical, the Nics would be roll better IMHO. The Dampfs are heavier/slower but provide more traction due to their taller and more plenti

[RBW] Re: Dirt Clem 650b: Knobby Tires and Rack Questions

Och! I forgot to answer your rack/pannier question. They have the Pletscher rack and panniers. you could also go with the med or large saddle sack and be delighted. The saddlesacks are easier loading, wide mouth, easy to find everything, but they put the weight up higher. For the weight you're

[RBW] Re: Dirt Clem 650b: Knobby Tires and Rack Questions

Val, We have Schwalbe ThunderBurt 2.2" 650b's on my daughters' Clementines and they love them for that exact type of riding. Best all around fatty tire I've found. They're on my 700c Hunq also. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 3:20:15 PM UTC-6, Valerie Yates wrote: > > If y

Re: [RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

All great points, thanks! Ryan - we're due for a run-in on the street soon. My 26+ Crust DFL is all built up now. Heading out on a 3-day tour on Saturday. Packing a rain jacket... On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 4:30 PM, Ryan Fleming wrote: > And maybe if that's her preference , you roll with that. I s

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

It's always nice to think about getting something just-as-good for less money. I believe that's what Grant / Riv were looking to do with the Clem and Clementine. They've been open about what compromises were required to get down to that price point, and now folks can choose between a bike with no c

Re: [RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

And maybe if that's her preference , you roll with that. I sympathize with your wife; I've never been totally comfortable on single-track either, though I don't mind gravel or double track so much. I think that's super that you're trying to think more of what she would like to do the most and y

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Thanks, Zed! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:46:00 PM UTC-6, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Hey Patrick. I have a picture here for reference: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/zedmartinez/25692901481/ > > I use the usual primary grip area on mine for slow, casual, or street > ridi

[RBW] Dirt Clem 650b: Knobby Tires and Rack Questions

If you were planning to set up a 650b Clem as a dirt touring bike for mainly hardpack, singletrack and loose or soft dirt/gravel ascending and descending trail-riding but not particularly for wet/mud or technical trails, what tires would you pick? I'd like to take advantage of the extra cleara

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I have the older frame with the fork that gets disparaged but I love it and that is what matters. Oh and I'm a girl but don't agree with it it being a girly bike. That thought never crossed my mind -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Spikes, Pedals, Shins

I'm another member who is on the "shins marred by pedal spikes" list, and have since gone back to MKS Slip Kings. I've been curious, has anyone tried out Ergon PC-2 pedals ? They probably look pretty dorky and you can just tape skate grip tap

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

When I think of Bikes Direct, I think of lower cost, though certainly the higher levels can get up there a bit. Even just the Riv build kits are more than many BD complete bikes. Imagine a Riv inspired 21-24 speed triple for under $500. Here's an example of the level I was thinking of: http://ww

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Hey Patrick. I have a picture here for reference: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zedmartinez/25692901481/ I use the usual primary grip area on mine for slow, casual, or street riding. When I'm at crusing speed, I use the bend with the knobs. I am 100% certain I would not enjoy using that grip wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 12:46 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > Tim: look to Brooklyn Bicycle for a Bikes Direct-priced Grant design. I > doubt he did the whole line, but I know he was involved at some point. > There's a 3-speed double-tuber with flipped bars that looks like a budget > Pashley Guv'nor..ve

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Question for those of you with Clem/entine Boscos: What hand positions do you use for what situations? My daughters ride nearly all the time in the full upright position. They can switch and have tried other hand positions, but find it disconcerting to do so. They are still growing into the fra

Re: [RBW] WTB: Decauler

You can make your own with a Berthoud (and possibly others) decaleur; I did this as an experiment on my Atlantis, but then went with the stem mounted configuration under the following conditions, which may not be met by your setup: - Moved my front brake holder from the standard cable hanger mount

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Great post Zed. I love the boscos. Took your advice and bought compass tires and they are great. For me the Clem is just a perfect bike. I'm busy adding my own personal touches, but the feel of the bike is special. I think it's an iconic bike. It seems like the things Grant wanted to do with a

Re: [RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

Excellent! That narrows things down and you can come up with a few specific questions to ask her to narrow it down further: -- how far do we travel to ride? (Local, 1 day drive, 2, 3,)? -- Is she willing to have some extending climbing? If not, that eliminates a lot of places/routes. -- What is

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Isn't Rivendell technically the Bikes Direct Grant Designs? I know they have more dealers now, but it's been mail order since day 1. Don't get me wrong, the San Marcos rides great imo, but the Bleriot was like 95% perfect and I for one was really disappointed that they didn't just re-relase it a

[RBW] Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

It looks to me like the answers are already in your question. I don't have experience with any of this - don't tour, not married (anymore) - but I would think the trick is to plan the pace and scenery for the rider who does less daily mileage. Which it appears you've already done! -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Girly looking. That's funny! Tim: look to Brooklyn Bicycle for a Bikes Direct-priced Grant design. I doubt he did the whole line, but I know he was involved at some point. There's a 3-speed double-tuber with flipped bars that looks like a budget Pashley Guv'nor..very cool. -- You received thi

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

Och, meant to include this: http://bikepackersmagazine.com -- 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

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

These resources may help her as well (and you). https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/ https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/interactive-network-map/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] WTB: Sackville trunksack large (olive)

I'm looking for a large trunksack in fairly new condition in the olive fabric - thanks! -- 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+uns

Re: [RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

Deacon, good suggestion. A few of those I can answer already. She loves the ocean and wants to be near water if possible. At least for part of it. She loves camping and prefers sleeping in a tent to a bed, but a shower now and then is most welcome. Credit card touring is out for us due to budget.

[RBW] Re: Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

Awesome! Step one: Ask her what she likes about going on a bike tour. What pictures does she have in mind? Get untainted images first, then provide more specific possibilities like credit card tourning, camping touring on paved roads, dirt roads, bikepacking on single track and the various pict

[RBW] Wife asked me to go on a 2 week bike tour, help!!

A few years back I built up a new bike for my wife as a surprise. It was a Surly Cross Check with Jack brown 33.3 tires, Nitto Albatross bars, a small wald basket, ladies Brook's B17, etc. Very classy build. Black frame, all silver parts. I was hoping a nice, well fitting comfortable bike would

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Hey Evan tell us how you really feel about the bike! 😀 -- 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 pos

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I suspect it had somthing to do with the butt ugly forks they originally came with. And not having front rack mounts. And not having decent tire clearance. And not being low trail or planing. And generally being overly "girly" looking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

I don't think it was mentioned, but check your derailer hanger alignment. Could be off a touch and wouldn't be noticed in friction mode. On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 8:21 AM, NickBull wrote: > Try turning the cable adjuster at the derailleur a couple or three clicks > clockwise (as you look down it to

[RBW] Re: new to me bike day (the L.A. Quickbeam)

Very nice looking QB. Welcome to the club! JohnS On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 12:39:58 AM UTC-4, Patch T wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm the one who bought the LA Craigslisted Quickbeam from cool dude John > in San Pedro recently. Aside from a pretty handbuilt bicycle collection, > John has a hu

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 7:16 AM, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > I have to echo Sean's comment. Given the relative price break in the Soma > for something designed by Riv and with Riv quality ride, I too am puzzled > by the lack of sales for this model. The bike clearly exceeded my > expectations! >

[RBW] Re: Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

Ditch the latex tubes and keep the tires. I really like the SBs and as soon as I chucked the lot of latex tubes that I bought, I began to enjoy the tires even more. On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 7:36:56 AM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote: > > I want to love Challenge tires but we're having a difficul

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 7:51 AM, Evan Baird wrote: > The SM costs about twice what it should because it's sold through IBDs. If > it was made by a company that only sold to consumers it would have been a > home run I'm certain. So, a Bikes Direct bike designed by Grant? That might be interesti

[RBW] WTB: Decauler

Looking for a decauler. 1 1/8" threadless (if the VO one) thanks -- 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.c

[RBW] Re: The "Friend" – a sweet cyclotouring bike

Racks mounted to the sides of the fork crown were common on the bikes of the French constructeurs. As you say, it's a logical way, as it attaches to the strongest part of the fork. Jan Heine Editor Bicycle Quarterly www.bikequarterly.com On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:16:03 PM UTC-7, JohnS wrot

[RBW] Re: Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

try them with lower pressure - down to 60 psi rear. On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 9:24:22 AM UTC-5, Call Me Jay wrote: > > The real kicker is a have an extra Open Pro wheelset laying around and, > until this mornings frustration, I wanted to set it up as second wheelset > for my Custom with S

[RBW] Re: Nine Speed Index Setup

Try turning the cable adjuster at the derailleur a couple or three clicks clockwise (as you look down it toward the derailleur). Does that make it so that shifts to a higher gear (smaller sprocket) go smoothly but shifts to a lower gear (bigger sprocket) are unsmooth and require overshifting to

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 wi

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

The SM costs about twice what it should because it's sold through IBDs. If it was made by a company that only sold to consumers it would have been a home run I'm certain. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

The real kicker is a have an extra Open Pro wheelset laying around and, until this mornings frustration, I wanted to set it up as second wheelset for my Custom with Strada Biancas for fast pavement use. 12-28 with Strada Biancas; 11-30 with Almanzos. Or maybe vis a versa? Every boy's dream. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

Same, the geometry is similar to the Hillborne, but much lighter and heat-treated tubing. I was particularly surprised that even the seat stay/chain stays joint was lugged as well. I don't think other Riv's are even lugged at that point (at least I know that the Cheviot and Hillborne aren't).

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I have to echo Sean's comment. Given the relative price break in the Soma for something designed by Riv and with Riv quality ride, I too am puzzled by the lack of sales for this model. The bike clearly exceeded my expectations! On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 9:57:33 AM UTC-4, se...@austin.ute

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Jon, I have a VO Constructeur rear rack on my Bleriot. Depending on fit, you may or may not have to cut the bottom struts, as someone else here has mentioned. Since your Sam is 700c, the bottom hole may work, then no cutting. The steel is hard, but you should only need a hacksaw with a good b

Re: [RBW] Re: Soma San Marcos questions....

I recently acquired a San Marcos and absolutely love it. It has all the Riv ride characteristics at a more manageable price point. Got mine through my local shop directly from SOMA, but I remember at the time they had only a couple of 51cms left. The size is perfect. I am 5'6" with a pbh of 78cm

[RBW] Re: Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

answering out of turn, I'm 6'3', 210 lbs, and was running 30mm Strada Biancas at 65 psi rear, and 50 psi front, but could drop them lower for gravel. On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 8:44:10 AM UTC-5, Call Me Jay wrote: > > I'm running Open Pro rims with the Challenges at 60-75 psi. Does anyone

Re: [RBW] Re: eCLEM

Interesting new "eBike for the masses" on Bike Radar: http://www.bikeradar.com/us/news/article/lectro-999-electric-fat-bike-first-look-47321/ Also: Did you know that you don't *really* need disc brakes? -- at least if you are looking for a modestly priced bike. http://www.bikeradar.com/us/gear/a

[RBW] Re: Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

I'm running Open Pro rims with the Challenges at 60-75 psi. Does anyone have experience with Michelin Jets, on and off pavement? -- 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: new to me bike day (the L.A. Quickbeam)

Very Nice! Ride it in good health! On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 12:39:58 AM UTC-4, Patch T wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm the one who bought the LA Craigslisted Quickbeam from cool dude John > in San Pedro recently. Aside from a pretty handbuilt bicycle collection, > John has a huge record collec

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

ps - really like the front rack setup on your Clementine photo - that looks plenty qualified for the job. On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 6:16:18 AM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > > >

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

thanks Mark, it was no accident. I spent 6 months deciding how to put a front bag on the bike and considered every possibility I could turn up - Ostrich bag with bar clamp, Thule rack, OMM Sherpa. Again, this is a frame with no bosses for anything - not even a fork crown brake-bolt hole. (I

[RBW] Re: New Sam-haver with rack questions!

Eh, it was either this or wait a long time, as like I said, I have a sizable credit at one of my LBS's - so I can get whatever I want for "free" but it has to be something QBP has, which basically means the only thing that really suits is the VO constructeur. I guess I'll see how it all fit

[RBW] Re: Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

Forgot the picture: On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 9:09:48 AM UTC-4, ascpgh wrote: > > Agreed. Here's one on Sunday collecting miles on some new Compass Stampe

[RBW] Re: Has RBW been arund long enough to have a "Renaissance?"

Agreed. Here's one on Sunday collecting miles on some new Compass Stampede Pass EL tires and Paul Racers to cleat everything. Steel is real (last operational Pittsburgh region steel mill in the background), since 2001. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:08:55 PM UTC-4, Ful

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I was using the terminology on Ocean Air. On the product page, they say: *For a modest up charge, we can modify the rack so that it will bolt right up to your Rambler. And it links to a page showing them bending the rear st

[RBW] Re: Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

As far as a tire 28mm Panaracer Gravel Kings come to mind. From what I have read it seems they are about 28mm actual on narrow rims and 30-31 on wide ones, likely meaning 23-24mm rims. They also have a 32mm version but that may be to much for your bike. -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

Hi Jay, my experience with Challenge is the bead stretches out before the tread wears out. I gave a set of Stradas from my daughter's bike to my buddy a couple of weeks ago - he and his daughter were rebuilding a frankenbike Shogun and these were the largest tires that would clear the rear bra

Re: [RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I think this is all a good reminder that you have to check your stuff every now ant then. Safety warnings and weight limits are just words on a page. There are things on our bikes that are worth inspecting every now and then, just for general wear and tear, where a large amount of wear and tear cou

[RBW] Re: new to me bike day (the L.A. Quickbeam)

Ready to ramble! With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:39:58 PM UTC-6, Patch T wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm the one who bought the LA Craigslisted Quickbeam from cool dude John > in San Pedro recently. Aside from a pretty handbuilt bicycle collection, > John has a huge record coll

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

there are actually no modifications to the mark's rack. They just use the rear rod bolts for mounting stays to the fork crowns. Same thing I did with Tubus LM-1 clamps on my CX frame. I did a little hand-waving engineering, or really, hand-wriggle testing - as expected, the M18 on diving boa

[RBW] Challenge Tire Woes and 700x30 options

I want to love Challenge tires but we're having a difficult relationship. I have a set a of Challenge Almanzos. While they live up to their billing as supple, comfy tires, the tires and matching latex tubes aren't confidence inspiring. Last Summer, I had a tire with less than 50 miles delamin

[RBW] Re: Mark's/M18 failures?

I really don't know the history of the Ocean Air/Mark's rack, but they currently sell (out of stock) the Mark's rack in both "factory configured" and "rambler mount," so your work there is not yet done. Just from reading the post linked to in the product description, it seems they made the mod

[RBW] WTB: Small SaddleSack, Bar Tube

I think I have a brown bar tube at home that is unused. I'm in Japan til the 1st though. Pm me if you're interested -- 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 em

[RBW] FS: Many Things! BB's, Headset, & Brake Levers

Campy BB is 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 this group, send email to rbw-own