Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

Nice! A set of black Pari-Motos would go really well with that machine; have you tried them? For comparison: (No pump that day; I wa

[RBW] WTB: 6-speed Freewheel

Anybody out there have a British-threaded 6S freewheel hanging around? I'm looking for one in about 13-28 to 14-30 size. Thanks in advance. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] Phil BB advice/experience needed

You are very welcome. I too was tempted to stick the 130 symmetrical on a support and hit the left side of the spindle with a hammer, but I'm glad I waited the 10 days or so required to get the thing back to Phil, adjusted, and back to me. FWIW, I've got 13100 miles on one Phil, almost 11K on anot

Re: [RBW] Phil BB advice/experience needed

Patrick, That is good advice and certainly good information. I know there are ways I see mentioned about a DIY change in the offset but I am resisting that. I would much rather have PW do it right. I have another crankset and BB I can use in the meantime. Alas, I only have the 130 symmetric

Re: [RBW] Phil BB advice/experience needed

I expect it will work, but it looks as if you need an offset 130. Phil will do that for you for a small fee, plus postage: IIRC, $10. When I switched the Matthews to a Logic, I ordered a symmetrical 130 and found myself in your situation, I sent it back for offsetting, and wala, the problem, as In

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 6:42:55 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 04/14/2017 09:35 PM, Orc wrote: > > The Zefal frame pumps are pretty good pumps, and they aren't the theft > > magnets the new(ish) SKS semi-mini floor pumps is, but the one I have > > takes something around 100 pum

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On 04/14/2017 09:35 PM, Orc wrote: The Zefal frame pumps are pretty good pumps, and they aren't the theft magnets the new(ish) SKS semi-mini floor pumps is, but the one I have takes something around 100 pumps to get a Pari-Moto up to 30 psi, which is just barely enough to make it not unridably

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

The Zefal frame pumps are pretty good pumps, and they aren't the theft magnets the new(ish) SKS semi-mini floor pumps is, but the one I have takes something around 100 pumps to get a Pari-Moto up to 30 psi, which is just barely enough to make it not unridably sloshy. But, yes, I concede this p

[RBW] Phil BB advice/experience needed

Since I trust people here more than most, I decided I would ask instead oh assuming or hoping... I am installing a Sugino AT triple (50/38/26) on a Joe. I am using a 130mm Phil Wood bottom bracket that I happened to have in the stash, knowing that something even more exotic (127.5/+5?) is cal

[RBW] Road Bike with 1x10 or 1x11

I have a 1x9 drivetrain on my AHH. 40t up front and an old ultegra 11-28 cassette in back. I really like it. Works great on the roads and trails around Philly. But I'm a pretty lazy shifter, so even when I had a FD, I never used it. I also highly recommend the narrow/wide 1x chainrings from Wolf

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

You need a better pump. On 04/14/2017 07:11 PM, Orc wrote: On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, Orc wrote: I've found 3.5 advantages Actually 4.5; even with a 38 it takes *forever* to pump up a tire. -david "Pari-Motos aren't as bad as Parigi-Roubaix for being flat

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7:00:05 AM UTC-7, Orc wrote: > > > > I've found 3.5 advantages > > Actually 4.5; even with a 38 it takes *forever* to pump up a tire. -david "Pari-Motos aren't as bad as Parigi-Roubaix for being flat magnets, but they're sufficient for the task" parsons --

[RBW] Re: Road Bike with 1x10 or 1x11

Do a 1x8 or 9 if that's what you're used. More gears is not necessarily better than less. Being able to spin at different cadences in a given gear is a great thing . I used to be a shiftaholic, trying to maintain a certain cadence all the time. Not anymore, I really just don't care to shift if

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

Anytime Joe!! How does June sound? ~Hugh"suds"Smitham On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2:24:33 PM UTC-7, jbu...@gmail.com wrote: > dammit Hugh won't ya come up and drink some suds with me too? > =- Joe > > On 4/14/17, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Hey Buddy! > > > > See what I mean Bro. It's like that.

[RBW] Re: Lovely Spring Day Cruise New Appaloosa

Thanks for the positive remarks. I agree with you Joe. I too find that the bike looks great in each of the colors Rivendell has chosen. It is pleasing to the eye and within the limits of sanity would likely look good in most if not all shades. Of paramount importance, it is a joy to ride. On Th

[RBW] Re: FS or FT: Brooks, Bridgestone MB4 Xtracycle, Shimano, Suntour, Sugino,

> > Suntour Stem Shifters $10 >> > > Suntour XC Pro Front Derailleur x3 $24 3 different sizes... one has a >> stripped out limit screw >> > > Silver/IRD Thumbies $70 + shipping >> > > Tektro Adjustable Cantis (similar to Paul, missing a part) $30 >> > these parts are still available. t

[RBW] Re: Road Bike with 1x10 or 1x11

Hello Chris, I have a 1x7 on Salsa Casseroll, works great. My advise would be to have the chain ring align with the center cog. That way the chain deflection is minimized. Also try to use a chain ring size which would work with the center cog to give you a comfortable cruising gear. This way yo

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

OOPS! ok folks, it's Friday- is it time for suds yet? =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 4/14/17, Joe Bunik wrote: > dammit Hugh won't ya come up and drink some suds with me too? > =- Joe > > On 4/14/17, Hugh Smitham wrote: >> Hey Buddy! >> >> See what I mean Bro. It's like that. >> >> I personall

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

dammit Hugh won't ya come up and drink some suds with me too? =- Joe On 4/14/17, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hey Buddy! > > See what I mean Bro. It's like that. > > I personally didn't like the bag myself it was clumsy and awkward and too > small (* probably why it was discontinued or some other reason

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

Hey Buddy! See what I mean Bro. It's like that. I personally didn't like the bag myself it was clumsy and awkward and too small (* probably why it was discontinued or some other reason.) but it looked great! So no I don't want it. But I will surely ride and drink some suds with you. Hugh" *I

Re: [RBW] Re: kindness

Thanks guys. Hey Patrick, i didn't mean to call you - i leave my phone in my scrubs pocket and have a bad habit of pocket dialling when i run. My friend's name was John Lee; we worked together in the ER for a while and in 2011 when i was prepping to bike across canada he taught me a bit about bi

[RBW] Re: kindness

My deep condolences for the loss of your friend, Sky. Your friend was part of this group? So often people just go their own ways, so we don't always know why. May I ask who your friend was? You are spot on! This is an amazing group with amazing people who interact with genuine love, even when t

[RBW] Re: kindness

As someone new to the group I really enjoy the conversations and even some of the family like conversations. These conversations are nice escape from the other things I tend to read on the Internet about modern affairs. On the negative side this group convinced me to purchase a more expensive

[RBW] For sale Trico Sports hardshell iron case and truck bed bar

First item is the Trico Sports Iron Case Hardshell bike transport case Interior foam, straps, buckles, case etc... all in very good condition. Only issue is where previous owners name was covered with primer, it's a couple shades darker than the case. Otherwise, zero issues $120 Second is a bar t

[RBW] Re: ISO/WTB/WTT - New-ish Large Olive Saddlesack

Thanks for the tip. I checked with them and a few other dealers and no luck. Might just wait around for it to come back in stock. Or go with the grey, which is beautiful, but the olive would look really nice with a silver App. On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 4:20:41 PM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote:

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen slight color change?

Yeah, it's not quite pearlescent, but it has a little bit of variation and sheen to it in different conditions, if that makes any sense at all. I was (pleasantly) surprised as well. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 6:13:38 AM UTC-7, Philip Kim wrote: > > I assumed

[RBW] FS: Sackville Med Saddalesack

PM sent Ray -- 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-owners-b

[RBW] Re: 3M helicopter tape

I was considering this tape to protect the frame from front derailleur clamp. Or is there a better way to pad the FD clamp? On Friday, 7 April 2017 02:38:43 UTC-7, Les Lammers wrote: > > This was developed for the leading edge of copter blades to prevent > abrasion from desert sand. It's a

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

Thanks everyone for your inputs! Bill made a great point. If I'm limiting myself to 42mm tire right off the bat, what's the point of picking Appaloosa. After reading all the opinions I've decided to start with 650bx50 and go lower if I ever see a reason for my typical rides. Besides, Philip

[RBW] Re: threaded fork crown rod breakage on my Nitto 32F... punishment or a sign? Also, it can be salvaged, right?

You actually could salvage it but the cost to do so would be pretty high, if your bike has fork crown top bolts, that is. See the threaded holes on the side, I assume they are the same as on all Nitto racks. You would have to buy 2 rods and 2 bolt/nuts, then attach the rack to the 2 bolts on t

[RBW] WTB: Olive Sackville Small TrunkSack

Hey all! Title says it all. If you have one your looking to part with, please let me know. Thanks, Keith -- 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] Re: threaded fork crown rod breakage on my Nitto 32F... punishment or a sign? Also, it can be salvaged, right?

I vote for retiring that rack and setting up a new rack. If that center strut fails again, your load drops right into your front wheel, locking it up almost instantly and will put your skull on the ground hard. It probably won't fail, but I feel the same about repairing a broken front rack as

[RBW] Re: threaded fork crown rod breakage on my Nitto 32F... punishment or a sign? Also, it can be salvaged, right?

Thanks you both. Jeremy, the bolt broke a half-inch beyond the bottom of the nut. There was no washer or spacer installed between the nut and the fork crown; however the nut fits perfectly inside the recessed part of the mount and lays flat against the crown. There is a spacer on the front side

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

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-owners-bunch@go

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

Bag is spoken for. :) Sale pending Thanks, Richard On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 8:37:52 PM UTC-7, Richard Rios wrote: > > So I kinda impulse bought the last Nigel Smythe saddle bag Riv had on web > specials...I am more velvet underground grimey than er um insert classy > tweedish band here

[RBW] Re: FS-Joe Appaloosa

Hi Gossamer. Congratulations on the sale of your Appaloosa! Since your post has generated discussion about fit in general and your mention of the Atlantis as a possible replacement for your Joe App, I'd like to relate my Atlantis experience and another aspect of the sizing conundrum. I have a

[RBW] Re: threaded fork crown rod breakage on my Nitto 32F... punishment or a sign? Also, it can be salvaged, right?

A couple of questions: Where exactly did the threaded rod break? It sounds like it broke just where the nut tightened against the back of the fork crown? Another thing I'm wondering about is if you had some kind of spacer to fill up the fork crown hole in back. Most Riv crowns, including the

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

I understand the seeming conundrum. What is the best tire?...is an endless question. It seems the best tire is one you literally forget about, you forget about wondering about it, you just pay no attention to it. Well, what is stopping me from just forgetting about it, regardless of the tire ?

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 4:52:22 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > > On 04/14/2017 12:44 AM, Orc wrote: > > On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:10:25 PM UTC-7, Ash A wrote: >> >> Trying to make up my mind as to whether I should buy P50 fender or P55. >> >> I like P50 much better in terms

[RBW] Re: ISO (maybe) Clementine or Cheviot

We still have one 55cm Silver Cheviot. Chris A1 Cyclery Indianapolis IN On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 10:29:45 AM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > Looking for a step through. Let me know if you have something.. PBH 83cm > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB - Riv Fork; 26" wheel canti

Mine was actually 1-1/8" fork. I don't have a picture anymore as I sold the Velo Orange Camargue it was made for. But I know Clockwork has made it in 1" before - On T

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

You'd be better off choosing tires based on your needs, then picking the fenders that suit them. 42's would be fine for mainly paved and smoothish dirt routes. Bigger would be advantageous if you'll ride more and rougher dirt routes... Steve On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 4:10:25 PM UTC-4, A

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

Ash, I already kind of told you my plans, but I would just go larger fenders - why limit yourself if you don't have to? I think 42s are great for roads, but I found larger tires greatly benefit in terms of comfort. the roads around DC are full of potholes and chipped, and the larger tires have

[RBW] Re: A Homer Hilsen slight color change?

Yeah I just asked via instagram. Like Bill mentioned, it seems the color is a lighter blue than when the frames were made by Toyo. The lighter blue has stayed the same since they brought production into the US. I assumed that the blue was a flat light blue, but it seems to get different tints w

[RBW] Re: kindness

Mhmm! well said! i think it's great that so many listers here are actually invested in the list and fellow listers, and act accordingly. I don't know how many private emails i've sent you all asking about this model or that model, and always get the most helpful responses with pictures and meas

[RBW] A Homer Hilsen slight color change?

You really cannot judge with digital photos because every setting is different, different light, white balance etc. Yes, I have seen the darker blue Hilsen, ànd yet look at GP's lighter blue , and his states it is the production blue . Some may be custom color choices too, but the stock blue can

[RBW] Re: kindness

+1... and I do absolutely agree. Well said Sky. In a fractured world, it is a real gift to just talk, listen and learn about things seemingly as simple as bicycles and riding. I feel the same regarding it helping restore my faith in people and the world, as I need that reminder, that reinforce

[RBW] Re: Lovely Spring Day Cruise New Appaloosa

Agreed--that's a beauty! It's great to see so many happy Joe owners, and for Rivendell to continue to refine and iterate on their touring/all-rounder models. I'd love to ride a Joe and compare it to my Atlantis (and the Hunq that I sold). On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7:34:42 AM UTC-4, Tony DeFi

Re: [RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

On 04/14/2017 12:44 AM, Orc wrote: On Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:10:25 PM UTC-7, Ash A wrote: Trying to make up my mind as to whether I should buy P50 fender or P55. I like P50 much better in terms of fit and looks. Seems like 650B x 42 is the widest tire I can go if I inst

[RBW] Re: Lovely Spring Day Cruise New Appaloosa

Great looking bike congratulations on the acquisition! It's awesome seeing how much everyone likes their Joe's. Another wining design from Riv. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

Re: [RBW] FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

Love the clip. What's funny is that Andy Warhol (the one of the other Andys from Pittsburgh) promoted and produced Reed using his "Exploding Plastic Inevitable" events, a literal sentiment not rare to this forum. He filmed and collected screen tests of regulars at his Factory: https://youtu.be

[RBW] Re: Do I need tire fatter than 650B x 42?

Every time I've considered this question on a bike I've ended up trying bigger tires... I'd max the fender size if you are even considering wider. I do have an used pair of Vee tires that are either 2.0 or 2.1 by 650B that you can have for shipping, pm me if you are interested. The have a light

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

I found it the Atlantis brichure on Jim's site. 950 smackers it was. One thing also few remember was the very original ones were longer in TT and front center. They changed them after that first run. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

[RBW] Re: kindness

Appreciate and agree with that observation. While sometimes trite, the nomenclature "family friendly" is more like friendly family here. Dinner table conversations, spirited or otherwise, knowing we gather again when the next posts are served. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Thursday, April 13, 2

[RBW] Re: FS: Last Nigel Smythe tweed country bag

That is about right Christopher for the original Atlantis price as in 1999. I still remember the original brochure of it. The presale price may have even been 850, I'm nkt positive as I parted with all the Riv brochures I had. I could have bought one but decided on a local custom frame instead t

Re: [RBW] Re: Road Bike with 1x10 or 1x11

Too bad; photos would have been interesting. On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 8:41 PM, Christopher Murray < chrispmurra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick, > > I have one lone picture of me standing with my bike in Sandwich, MA. Most > of my life went undocumented prior to getting an iPhone. > > Cheers, > Chr