[RBW] For Sale: Practically free cycling jerseys

I've always been 5'10", maybe 5'11". I used to be 160lbs, maybe 155lbs, and now I'm not. As such, I've got several cycling jerseys that are from years past that do not fit me. I'm finally willing to admit that either they never will fit me again, or if they do ever fit me again, I will treat

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

They're the new Stampede Pass. I only have about 500 miles on them, but the rear shows very little wear. Awesome tires. On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:53:40 PM UTC-8, Paul Y wrote: > > Don, > > Are 32c ultra lights the Stampede Pass extra light or another tire ? > The bike currently has Stamp

[RBW] New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Congrats, Dave. I fell in love with that bronze at Riv HQ. Nice choice on the blue tape, too. Gonna be tougher than ever keeping up with you now! John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and st

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Beautiful bike, Paul! Please post often. I like reading what you write, and I imagine I'm not the only one here. > Evan SF, CA -- 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

[RBW] WTB: Black B17

Eric, I've got one I can spare. To be honest I haven't even put a price to it yet, and I can't PM you from this device. But if you haven't got a lead on one send me a note and we'll figure it out. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Goog

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto seatposts/ stems/ Brooks....... lots o goodies

hi are the Schwalbe Racing Ralphs really 2.25" I am looking for actual 2.1" and my experience is Schwalbe often run a size smaller than labeled. My Big Bens on the other hand were true to size. I'm not sure if a 2.25" will fit but I'm trying the get the biggest tire that will fit in my old 90's

[RBW] FS: Nitto seatposts/ stems/ Brooks....... lots o goodies

Hello group: Winter cleaning, some parts for sale, gently used, unless noted new. prices include shipping. Please contact me off list. Thanks yall! Brooks B17 special, black, hardly used $90 Brooks B17 , brown, used, but lots of life $50 Velo Orange microfiber saddle, brown $25 2 Sug

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Aren't the Paul neo-retros just updated mafac canti brakes? Maybe you guys could get a review set :) - Ryan -- 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] Has anyone used this bell?

If you want this bell, buy the knog original. This is a knock-off -- 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...@googlegroup

Re: [RBW] My Cantis cant get no respect.

On 01/10/2017 07:13 PM, Eric Daume wrote: I'll say, V brakes are the ones that don't seem to get any respect. Cantis still have some cool factor from the 'cross crowd, but V brake seem mostly relegated to cheap hybrids. But if you look at power, cost, weight, modulation, and set up ease, I th

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

Reload basket bag http://www.reloadbags.com/category-s/2047.htm Taller and cheaper than swift, and no inconvenient zipper. They'll probably do custom colors if you ask. Free shipping too -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: New (to-me) Roadeo!

I love the Sam on off roady tires and had 40c marathon extremes on it for a long time, taking it out on many trails in Chiang Mai with those tires... however I also managed to break the HT/TT lug joint doing so! Later on I got a Soulcraft Option 3 (pic ) and riding trai

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Cool, nice of you all to go to the trouble. -- 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: New (to-me) Roadeo!

Don, Are 32c ultra lights the Stampede Pass extra light or another tire ? The bike currently has Stampede Pass (standard weight), which are just lovely. I will no doubt be using them for a while before needing to get a new pair. On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:18:15 AM UTC+8, Don Compton wrot

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

We've sourced a number of yokes from old Mafac Raid brakes. They have been checked, polished and made better than new. Soon, we'll offer a limited number of brakes for bolt-on mounting... Stay tuned. (And if anybody has a set of Mafac Raid - not Racer - yokes or backing plates that they don't need

[RBW] FS Paul Thumbies for Shimano shifters

$50 shipped CONUS, like new, silver -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Seems more like 8 or 9 months with no rain to me (didn't the rainy season just start last week?). However I still like keeping fenders on my commute bike year round. Good for puddles and such, nice they are already there if rain erupts, and makes a great place to put a pixio xba. With the countr

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Hey Jan, Speaking of products Compass might consider ... In the past I've seen posts wishing that Compass brakes were offered with yokes for mounting without brazed on posts. Yesterday I saw (or at least think I saw) "with yoke and ..." options in the menu for Compass brakes. Are you all develop

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

I wish I could answer that question. I haven't used any current-production cantis that were really elegant and top-notch. I like the old Mafacs for their simplicity and excellent function, but there are other ideas out there, too. It seems like a product that Compass should consider... Jan Heine C

[RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Jan, What is your pick these days for the best currently available cantilever brakes? Thanks, Daniel On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 9:54:23 AM UTC-5, Jan Heine wrote: > > Often, the cycling world seems split between those who absolutely love > discs and those who think they are just awful. Th

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

I find that it fits just right, if it is smaller than the basket it's so it can still fit while full. It sits solidly even over pretty bumpy terrain empty or full. The only kinda drawback I've found is when the bag is really full it can be a tight fit to access the front and rear exterior pocket

Re: [RBW] My Cantis cant get no respect.

I'll say, V brakes are the ones that don't seem to get any respect. Cantis still have some cool factor from the 'cross crowd, but V brake seem mostly relegated to cheap hybrids. But if you look at power, cost, weight, modulation, and set up ease, I think V's would at least get a podium finish in ev

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

Hey Austin, I noticed the dimensions Swift gives for the Sugarloaf seem a bit smaller than how I measure my medium wald basket. Also in some photos I've seen it doesn't seem to really fill the basket side to side and front to back. How are you finding the fit? thnks ted On Tuesday, January 10

[RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

Michael, My experience is similar to yours. I've no experience with disc brakes. It took me a while to figure out how to set up the canti brakes on my Bombadil, but since I did they have been fine. I was one who voted for the SImpleOnes to get side/center/dual pivot brakes but I have no complain

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

Two thumbs up on the BLACK basket. Howard Livonia Mi -- 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] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

Here here! Got cantilevers on all my bikes and definitely don't feel like I'm missing anything brakes-wise. I couldn't imagine needing more stopping power or convenience of set-up and maintenance. Not saying brazed centerpulls, hydraulic discs, or whatnot shouldn't be the bees knees for some

[RBW] Re: biking @ 105

Well, not a lot of rivendells in Winnipeg, but on MS 150 my road and allrounder gets lots of compliments ; mixte will probably get the same reaction, especially amongst us older folks I wish someone would pick up that mixte...would ber a nice Valentine prezzie for your wife, Ryan . Just sayin'

Re: [RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

On 01/10/2017 05:36 PM, Garth wrote: Yes, canti brakes are just fine with me too. I can see why some may have a difficult time setting them up, since they are so adjustable. This adjustability to some is a curse, to others wonderful . It's like a lump of clay to one is a mess while to anot

[RBW] Re: biking @ 105

Ryan Please Please treat everyone on the MS 150 to the vision of you on your mixte. I would love to hear about people's reaction to something so beautiful yet capable. Ryan Hankinson West Michigan p.s. So tempted to pic up the custom mixte on the website for my wife of 26 years. -- You

Re: [RBW] My Cantis cant get no respect.

On 01/10/2017 05:06 PM, Michael Hechmer wrote: Probably like a lot of us, I got an email announcing a Jan Hein blog comparing rim & disk brakes. Now, I have almost no experience with disk brakes but much of what I read makes me think they could be a good choice for some bikes. I found myself

[RBW] Re: My Cantis cant get no respect.

Yes, canti brakes are just fine with me too. I can see why some may have a difficult time setting them up, since they are so adjustable. This adjustability to some is a curse, to others wonderful . It's like a lump of clay to one is a mess while to another a masterpiece. The web is a such a

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

I think the cream fenders look great and not just because they're going on my bike. Nice bike ! On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:00:19 PM UTC-6, Daniel Betancourt wrote: > > I'm waiting for a Nitto R14 rear rack to arrive this week but in the > meantime I had the fenders installed and the rear

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

considering that US-made Roadeo, AHH and Atlantis frames are expexted to rise in price after this week according to today's blug , it's a good price On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:50:08 PM UTC-6, Chad wrote: > > $1950 complete and shipped anywhere in 48 states -- You received this message b

[RBW] My Cantis cant get no respect.

Probably like a lot of us, I got an email announcing a Jan Hein blog comparing rim & disk brakes. Now, I have almost no experience with disk brakes but much of what I read makes me think they could be a good choice for some bikes. I found myself saying, not my experience, when he compared po

[RBW] FS: Parts (Suntour, Shimano BE shifters, DA cranks, Regal saddle)

Cleaning out some parts I’ve been hoarding. Prices include shipping within the continental U.S. Suntour single-pivot caliper brakes, long reach, original pads (9/10) $50.00 Suntour Superbe crankset w/BB, 170mm, 42/52. Superbe BB cups, Specialized axle, no bearings or bolts (9/10) $65.00 Suntou

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

+1 zip ties I've been riding around with a Swift industries Sugarloaf bag for the past couple of weeks and I love it - designed specifically for the basket, fits perfectly and attaches to the basket, waterproof, several interior pockets and holds a good amount of stuff and can be carried by the

Re: [RBW] Re: FS 53cm Roadeo

$1950 complete and shipped anywhere in 48 states -- 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] Re: Snowball wars and bicycling

Nice video but the wrong music. I am reminded of a massive intra-dorrm snowball fight, massive enough to be memorialized in the yearbook, which broke out during my undergraduate years at Fordham. Someone had the presence of mind to power up their stereo with Tchikovsky's War of 1812. OMG, th

[RBW] WTB: Black B17

Need this for a new build. Used but not abused is OK. Any type of rivets, but must have bag loops. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

yeah hibernating in a quinzee On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 2:57:44 PM UTC-6, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Mark Reimer is cozy in a snow cave, more likely. > > On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 12:04:38 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: >> >> Glad to hear ityou guys seriously need the rain I understa

[RBW] Re: Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

Half a dozen zip ties will secure the rack to the basket (or vice versa). If you fall in love with the position but regret that zip ties are too inexpensive, too light weight and too convenient, then later on replace with some kind of wire lashing, as many others have done. To add 'virtual dep

[RBW] Fenders installed. Rack moved to the front. Now to figure out if I bought the right sized basket & how to secure it.

I'm waiting for a Nitto R14 rear rack to arrive this week but in the meantime I had the fenders installed and the rear rack moved up front. I'm going to dig around other posts and pics to see how others with a similar frame have mounted this size basket. I may need to go with a deeper basket

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Mark Reimer is cozy in a snow cave, more likely. On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 12:04:38 PM UTC-8, Ryan Fleming wrote: > > Glad to hear ityou guys seriously need the rain I understand > > In Winnipeg we've had about 80cm of snow since early December > > Maybe that's why we haven't heard fro

[RBW] RIVENDOLLARS!

It appears that Rivendell Bicycle Works has instantiated another rewards program. Check it out. https://www.rivbike.com/pages/reward-program Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

APPROVE!!! On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 12:28:08 PM UTC-8, MartyG wrote: > > Pre-ordered one of the big ones! Can't see a single compromise to this > being a real winner - unless you call waiting until summer for delivery a > compromise. Looks to be an all-grown-up all-rounder if there ever w

[RBW] Huge Rosco Mixte

Pre-ordered one of the big ones! Can't see a single compromise to this being a real winner - unless you call waiting until summer for delivery a compromise. Looks to be an all-grown-up all-rounder if there ever was one. Can't wait to see pics. And color. And a delivery notice. -- You received

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Glad to hear ityou guys seriously need the rain I understand In Winnipeg we've had about 80cm of snow since early December Maybe that's why we haven't heard from my reasonably close neighbor , Mr. Reimer. I hope he's not buried under a snowdrift, although he is such a hardy (and smart ) g

Re: [RBW] Re: Spyshots of my custom mixte - happy days

They do look like neat bars and I was willing to try something a bit different I had originally ordered a 9cm Tallux stem but after mostly building up the bike ,Mark (and Grant and Will agreed) that the 9cm stem with the flipped Chocos which extend back way more than moustaches I usually ride w

Re: [RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Yeah I go back and forth with fenders all the time. I have some for another bike but they're not currently mounted, I keep putting it off and we're halfway through the rainy season already. I rarely if ever ride in the rain and am usually not bothered with wet roads after a rain without fenders, an

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

agree...I kind of like it the way it is now. I like the color, I like the build...if you have to put fenders on it the cream SKS fenders might look nice with that bronze paint job. Sounds like it rides great. On Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 1:13:56 PM UTC-6, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Sharp loo

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

It's been raining a great deal in the Bay Area (CA) and so I'm happy I have mudguards on "McCarthy" (my 58cm Rosco Road). While noodling through the downpour this morning, I was meditating on Rule #9 and also contemplating removing the fenders and puttin

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Sharp looking bicycle in an understated but not boring color. Reading between the lines of a recent post on the Rivendell site, it does seem these bikes are being built with a lighter tubeset than the country style road/trail machines, but that's just a guess. The head badge alone is worth the

[RBW] Re: So what do I put in my tea now?

Or even if you don't...;-) I buy the full fat versions of Seven Stars at the local market (not available out West), or Stonyfield at the supermarket (I believe they may be nationally distributed.) On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 4:10:

[RBW] Buggered up wheel

I'd recommend disassembling everything. Try to straighten the rim with more blunt force (stand on it). After that fails, recycle the rim and spokes and put the hub in your parts box, or sell it for $20. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Good question. Cantis and centerpulls really need good setup. Most use an oversized brake cable as a straddle wire, which needs to be set to conform to the straddle cable hanger, otherwise, it takes the first lever travel just to straighten the straddle wire. There are better ways to set up straddl

Re: [RBW] So what do I put in my tea now?

Whiskey On Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:32:00 PM UTC+2, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Not everyone will benefit from a low carb diet. Yes people with diabetes > or those on the fringe of developing type 2 should restrict their starch > intake. > > I have a Kidney disease and have cut out all anima

[RBW] Buggered up wheel

I have a RBW standard wheel with a Velocity Atlas rim 36 hole, laced to a Velocity sport front hub. I was loading my bike in the bike rack this summer and it fell over with the front rim stick in the bike rack. It was bent pretty bad. I have tried to true it up by adjusting spokes, but to st

[RBW] Re: Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Jan - just curious whether or not it would be worthwhile to throw linear-pull brakes into the mix of various rim brakes for comparison. If I'm not mistaken, the main reason these "V-brakes" were developed in the first place was because of cable routing problems on certain MTB frames, especiall

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

good work! I second some honjo fenders front current riding/swimming. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- 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

[RBW] Disc Brake Pros and Cons

Often, the cycling world seems split between those who absolutely love discs and those who think they are just awful. The reality, as so often, is more complex. After riding more than 20 bikes with disc brakes for significant distances (a typical Bicycle Quarterly test goes over 300-1000 km and

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Nice looking bike!! On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 7:12:01 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > In my never ending quest for a 700c road-ish bike (for my short ass at > 5'7") with drop bars and wide (over 33mm) tires I've finally landed on a > Rosco Bubbe road! I road the demo a few weeks back and really

[RBW] For Sale- Marathon Supremes, 700x42 folding

Tires are sold. Thanks -Kai -- 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

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

looks like a fun bike! On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 6:12:01 PM UTC-6, dstein wrote: > > In my never ending quest for a 700c road-ish bike (for my short ass at > 5'7") with drop bars and wide (over 33mm) tires I've finally landed on a > Rosco Bubbe road! I road the demo a few weeks back and real

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

look great! that color is awesome On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 7:12:01 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > In my never ending quest for a 700c road-ish bike (for my short ass at > 5'7") with drop bars and wide (over 33mm) tires I've finally landed on a > Rosco Bubbe road! I road the demo a few weeks ba

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day (Rosco Road 53cm)

Very nice. It's nice to see a pretty road bike here; it seems like most of the posts concern off road or commuting issues. Now I know it doesn't rain often in Ca., but don't you think a nice pair of hammered fenders would add even more bling? BTW, the temperatures here have been hovering in s