[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

I had a really fast greenway ride today because the trails were all but deserted due to our s. Texas winter weather. 50 degrees, overcast and low humidity - it was great. I began in the middle, went to one end, crossed back and went back to the other end. Near that 3/4 turnaround, I could s

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

Apparently the Big One / S One are already gone, replaced by the G-One Speed and G-One Allround. Not sure what has changed besides the names... Bill Riding 60-584 Big Ones on a Clem in Stockton,CA On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 7:20:10 PM UTC-8, franklyn wrote: > > 26" tires are plentiful, b

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

Wow! Nice price for a new Roadeo. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

Also, looks like you can snuggle up the mountin' straps a couple notches Maybe that will raise it high enough so the buckles don't hit the rack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

looks like you have an unoccupied rack platform. Just buy and install a trunk bag. Nigel brand or not. No need for a saddle bag if you already have a rack platform right there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: FS: Thinking about selling my Rambouillet

~5mm at fork blades ~3mm at chainstays. -- 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,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sugino XD2 crank arm( left/ non drive side)

A quick look reveals quite a few choices. Here are two: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Sugino-XD-170mm-Left-Square-Taper-Crank-Arm-Silver-/191858247554?hash=item2caba48782:g:o9gAAOSwSdZWcFrF http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sugino-XD-170mm-Left-Square-Taper-Crank-Arm-Silver-/401248656673?hash=item5d6c489d21:

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sugino XD2 crank arm( left/ non drive side)

I've gotten one off ebay before. Although the part number might be different it looked the same. -Dave On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 5:29:51 PM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: > > Hey group, wondering if anyone has a left only 170mm Sugino XD2 crank arm > theyre looking to sell. I think min

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

I'll bet that Hunqapillar would've benefited from a different bar. I tried the original Riv Bullmoose for a few months (street riding) and they were a disaster for my wrists. Lovely to look at, but I quickly sold them to someone who could actually use them as handlebars. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

I have to admit that I didn't consider velcro, but you're right, it would hard to sew in this application. I used small grommets on the flap, but as you can see in the pic, they are starting to pull out. Hand-sewn eyelets would probably be better. The shock cord can be adjusted for length (fo

[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

I like that idea, Steve. Thanks. I'll play with it. (my sewers will like that it is much simpler than the velcro (which is very hard to sew by hand, at least the stuff we have.). With abandon, Patrick On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 5:38:21 PM UTC-7, islaysteve wrote: > > > Here's the photo, di

Re: [RBW] Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

Groceries were all in the rear. Front TrunkSack had gloves and wind vest if needed. I rode most of the way home in 38 x 12 gear, whatever that is. But I cranked up to the top of a hill in 38 x 34, so not single speed. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 5:33:06 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

Here's the photo, didn't know how to add a photo from my iPad. Steve On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 7:30:26 PM UTC-5, islaysteve wrote: > > Patrick, I don't know if this will be helpful, but I too performed a > bucklectomy on a Baggins bag, this one a Banana. I cut off the lower strap > (wit

Re: [RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

Seems to be a desirable bag - if it were mine, and I didn't have a sentimental attachment to it, I'd look for an alternative use for it or sell/trade it and replace with a bag that works better in that space. I'd try to avoid surgery, even without a sentimental attachment - it might be under-engine

Re: [RBW] Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

That's almost double what I've carried (though my 2 recorded 45 lb loads were all on the rear). I have to say that I am impressed. But I'll bet you didn't ride it home in a ~70" fixed gear. On Fri, Dec 30, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > 85 pounds of groceries in one load today (40 more

[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

Patrick, I don't know if this will be helpful, but I too performed a bucklectomy on a Baggins bag, this one a Banana. I cut off the lower strap (with buckle) and folded the upper strap up under the flap and secured it with a brass screw and nut. The fastening is via elastic shock cord, similar

[RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed

I too keep seeing the title of this thread, and thinking of something different. I wonder if this could help, though: The only bell I have on any of my bikes is a "bear bell," kind of like one of THESE

[RBW] Re: Puzzling out a Nigel Smithe Saddlebag

Holy smokes! They posted the size of houses. Sorry 'bout that. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 4:34:13 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > > > Attaching two photos but I’m not sure how that works with Google Groups, > so if it flops, I’ll add them in a follow up post and cl

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

Clems are the best!, at least 20% better than the Appaloosa. Only wish I had done some fancy brush work to line it's lovely TIG welds. And long chainstays land jumps better/automatically. -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R

[RBW] WTT Sackville SaddleSack Large for a Medium

I've got a medium tan that's in fine condition, plenty of dust and maybe some spilt coffee drips, but fine condition. I'll take some pictures... -Kai Vierstra Brooklyn NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

Amen to low mounted high calories! -Kai Vierstra 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

Thanks for the feedback ian. I read as much as I can and hand wring while trying to make sense of the numbers but admittedly I am no where near close to an expert on any of that. I usually just go by how a bike"feels" for what I am looking to do with it. Now I had a long CS hunqapillar proto th

[RBW] WTB: Sugino XD2 crank arm( left/ non drive side)

Hey group, wondering if anyone has a left only 170mm Sugino XD2 crank arm theyre looking to sell. I think mine is shot. Thank you! -Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] WTT Sackville SaddleSack Large for a Medium

I've got an almost new large tan SaddleSack that I would like to trade for a medium SaddleSack in good condition. Color does not matter. The large is just a little too big for everyday use IMHO. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

Re: [RBW] What is the RULE for Positioning the Tire Name on the Rim

I just showed my son how to change a flat, and started with, "The label goes by the valve stem, so you can find the cause of the flat. Or it could be this thumbtack stuck in your tire." Philip www.biketinker.com On Friday, December 23, 2016 at 4:33:16 PM UTC-8, Eric Norris wrote: > > Having t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Roadeo-/142223741386?hash=item211d3211ca:g:rcEAAOSw-0xYYCDj#ht_82wt_1105 On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 4:28:37 PM UTC-6, dstein wrote: > As I've learned buying and selling a few bikes there's definitely less > demand for shorter 54cm and below sized bikes (e

[RBW] Hungry, Hungry Hunqapillar

85 pounds of groceries in one load today (40 more in a second load). Details on the new Frost River Highway 61 panniers and Rivendells Big Back Rack (no tombstone and lower mount for panniers!). Delicious! http://thegrid.ai/withabandon/hungry-hungry-hunqapillar/ With abandon, Patrick www.OurHol

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

I guarantee the Clem wont feel any heavier than the Appaloosa, and if you really want to negate any claims of "stoutness" or "husky-tude " then throw a couple racks and luggage on old Clem, it will handle with aplomb and you can pass any blame for perceived feelings of heaviness on the added u

[RBW] Re: XT front derailleur with Sugino XD2 triple on a Hunqapillar?

Ha! My problem is I have perfect hearing and mine was always making noise. So I took it off and shift with my fingers (and made my middle chain ring a wide-narrow and am in it unless on steep trails. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 1:28:29 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > >

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Cheviot Complete

Good call! Besides, we Jones', when you do catch up with us, really aren't worth Jonesing after in the first place. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 1:50:36 PM UTC-7, Clayton.sf wrote: > > yeah keeping it ;-) > > settled on steel vs ti ;-) > -- You received this me

[RBW] Re: FS: 60cm Cheviot Complete

Good. The therapy session is on the house. :-) rsday, December 29, 2016 at 3:50:36 PM UTC-5, Clayton.sf wrote: > yeah keeping it ;-) > > settled on steel vs ti ;-) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: NEW BIKE DAY!

Roaming free is better than the trainer. Enjoy the new ride! er 29, 2016 at 7:33:52 PM UTC-5, Kellie wrote: > > First ride outside (been on a trainer) since hand surgery. > > >

[RBW] Re: XT front derailleur with Sugino XD2 triple on a Hunqapillar?

Patrick, mine has this feature, too. I presume it doesn't rub much, but it may just be my no-longer-a-young-man hearing. "Do you hear that?" 'Hear what?' ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: XT front derailleur with Sugino XD2 triple on a Hunqapillar?

I've set my front derailure to auto adjusting. Now it is always in perfect trim and makes no sound whatsoever. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:47:39 PM UTC-7, Jack Doran wrote: > > I haven't had any luck getting rid of chain rub against the front > derailleur plate o

[RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed

Thanks, Ian! I can't navigate the site for the blowing snowflakes across the screen, but I listened to the sound file of the bells for a few seconds (generally the most I can listen to audio files), and it's the big version of the resonance I anticipate I may end up hearing. I've two bells on o

[RBW] Re: Multi Use Path Etiquette

A while back there was a discussion on using bear bells; jingle bells. Try a cowbell? It constantly announces presence. That seems to help with some of trail denizens.. On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 8:33:06 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > Do you think it's ok, when riding on the path, if you can p

Re: [RBW] Re: XT front derailleur with Sugino XD2 triple on a Hunqapillar?

On 12/30/2016 10:49 AM, Jeremy Till wrote: Not to be pedantic, but it's actually the opposite: bikes with long chainstays reduce the chain angle for a given lateral displacement between chainring and cog. The extreme example of this is longtail cargo bikes with triple front chainrings, which

Re: [RBW] Re: Another Rosco v2 Build

I agree with Patrick's suggestion, get a good one. I bought a decent stand with REI rebates one year (LOTS of camping equipment bought that year!). I've had the "Ultimate" repair stand for 20 years now and have never liked it but can't justify a new one. Things I suggest watching for (that I

[RBW] Re: girlfriend bike / crazy kickstand install

The Esge works great on a Riv, too. I picked up one of those cheap at the last Riv garage sale. I don't love the modern look on my Hillborne but still use it. They are fully adjustable and work really great with excellent clearance for wide tires (my double Pletscher was rubbing on Smart Sam

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

Hi masmojo, I have read various opinions on the ride qualities would you share your impressions on how they differ. From what I put together I thought it would be good enough. I anticipate that the clem will ride a bit more husky than the appa but what impressed me was the smooth yet nimble fee

[RBW] Re: XT front derailleur with Sugino XD2 triple on a Hunqapillar?

Not to be pedantic, but it's actually the opposite: bikes with long chainstays reduce the chain angle for a given lateral displacement between chainring and cog. The extreme example of this is longtail cargo bikes with triple front chainrings, which can be run in pretty much any chainring/cog

[RBW] Re: Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

Agree, I'm running a Shimano 600EX FD on my cyclotouriste triple ranging 26T to 46T - - still my all-time favorite FD On Friday, December 30, 2016 at 9:29:19 AM UTC-6, GAJett wrote: > > My AHH runs a 2

[RBW] Re: Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

My AHH runs a 24-41-44 chainset with an old SunTour Cyclone fd. Shifting is perfectly adequate in upshifts over the 17 tooth change. My older Raleigh Competion sports a 26-49-52 chainset with a ancient Heuret Jubilee fd, perhaps the lightest and most delicate of front ders. With gentle shif

[RBW] Musa Mitts

I just bought a pair from an ebayer about a week before Christmas. Looking forward to trying out on our local New Years chili challenge. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving email

[RBW] Re: Clem / long CS CROW PIE!

Because I own a a Clem(entine) & Atlantis (& I have ridden a Appa. On several occasions) i worry that you may have made a mistake (but, maybe not?) Buying a Clem based on the ride of an Appa. because they are quite different bikes and ride nothing alike. I like both my Clementine and my Atlantis

[RBW] Re: Front Low-rider Panniers on Rambouillet?

Have had good luck running a Jandd low rider on my Saluki on long weekend tours. The weight is handled just fine. -- 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 ema

Re: [RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed/Using a bell

I rode mostly around town, it's rarely quiet enough that I would notice any bell "humming" even out on a deserted trail, between the derailleur click and tire contact noise bell vibration would not be a distraction at all as long as you were using a bell with a trigger. I like the Crane bells wi

Re: [RBW] Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

Just about any FD will handle that. Build it and ride it. On Fri, Dec 30, 2016 at 8:53 AM, Dan McNamara wrote: > I am running the SunXCD crankset with TA chainrings 46/28 using the IRD > Alpina-D front derailleur. It shifts perfectly. > > The CX-70 would work as well. > > Dan > > San Rafael, CA

Re: [RBW] Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

the reason, again I brought up the CX70 - they're on sale for $30 everywhere, and the cage is shaped for max chainring size of 48T. It's a really good FD for a compact double. I've run mine for !0,000 mi on a 42/

Re: [RBW] Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

I am running the SunXCD crankset with TA chainrings 46/28 using the IRD Alpina-D front derailleur. It shifts perfectly. The CX-70 would work as well. Dan San Rafael, CA > On Dec 29, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Zach Duval wrote: > > I ordered a SUNXCD double crankset through a European dealer for a n

Re: [RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed/Using a bell

I can vouch for Tim, I hear the voices in his head, too. On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 10:07:44 PM UTC-6, Tim wrote: > > On the other hand, the voices in my head may be drowning out the hum of > the bell :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

I think Ultegra CX70 will handle that just fine, regardless of what's on paper. -- 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.

[RBW] Re: XT front derailleur with Sugino XD2 triple on a Hunqapillar?

Joe, funny how both ways work, I've never had an issue running 8 speed chains on 9 speed FD's, and you have, seems like a per bike basis. The extra long stays may have something to do with it too, a little more lateral flex than the same bike with say, shorter stays. Doesn't matter though

[RBW] Crankset snafu and front derailleur conundrum

I've used a Sora triple on a similar set up -- 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 gr

[RBW] Re: Silent bell until needed

That was really cool, Ian, thanks for sharing. Patrick, of all the listers I can think of, you should put one of those on the Mammoth. But you may need Grant to design a special rack :-) Quote from Ian's link: “…when a bell rings it is only the sound of the bell listening to the sound of the be