[RBW] Re: Ride recap - country biking on local paths

2018-10-07 Thread Tully Lanter
Thanks, Mark. That's a good question...still mulling it over, but the Cheviot and Clem L are strong contenders at the moment. -- 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] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-10-07 Thread Joe Bernard
My favorite label haters are the No Labels group. They have a label. -- 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...@googlegrou

[RBW] Re: Ride recap - country biking on local paths

2018-10-07 Thread Mark Schneider
Very nice thank you for sharing. What are you planning on getting? Mark On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 9:36:40 PM UTC-7, Tully Lanter wrote: > > Riv content: Albatross-inspired handlebars ;) > > Seattle-area weather gets fickle around this time of year. There's an > equal chance of crisp, sunny d

[RBW] Ride recap - country biking on local paths

2018-10-07 Thread Tully Lanter
Riv content: Albatross-inspired handlebars ;) Seattle-area weather gets fickle around this time of year. There's an equal chance of crisp, sunny days and gray, drizzly ones. Saturday was closer to the former. With the Quickbeam en route to a new home, I took my commuter out into the fall foliag

[RBW] WTB: Shimano 10 speed Barend shifter

2018-10-07 Thread Gideon Tsang
Looking for Shimano 10 speed Barend shifters. I'll take both but really just looking for the right shifter for the rear derailleur for my 1X setup. Gracias -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-07 Thread dougP
Kip: A complimentary resource to the ACA maps is Bicycling the Pacific Coast by Vicki Spring & Tom Kirkendell (The Mountaineers Books, Seattle). The commentaries are more detailed and the route is essentially the same: take Hwy 1 south. Something to think about: crossing LA on a bicycle is

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-10-07 Thread 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch
(So you're a label hater kind of guy;^) On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 5:04:57 PM UTC-4, masmojo wrote: > > I really hate & avoid labels, but I go way back to the late 80's and > especially the early 90's. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owne

[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

2018-10-07 Thread Bob Lovejoy
There was a good discussion of the tool and its development on the internet-bob list. The admin there created a pinned posting so that this kind of effort could be noted, saved and referenced. This should take you to that pinned summary: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/internet-bob/W0zK2k8PnTM

[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

2018-10-07 Thread Stephen W.
Dstein, I'm not sure who put it together. @whatbars popped up on Instagram, a fella named Chip... the last post stated that there are several companies sending him info so he can add bars to the database. Stephen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

2018-10-07 Thread dstein
Leroy - Hard to tell from the pictures but I'd place money on the alternative 4 legged mount like a Mark's rack (I can't see any reason why not, I'm sure you can cut the mid-fork stays to make the rack level w/ the fork crown bolts. I don't know much about SimWorks, are these super desirable li

[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

2018-10-07 Thread dstein
This is awesome, and totally on topic. I could have used this several times in the past ;) Who put this together? There's a really good base on here, would love to see Compass bars represented, as well as a host of others I'm sure. On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 4:11:33 PM UTC-7, Stephen W. wro

[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

2018-10-07 Thread Mike K.
Brilliant. On Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 6:11:33 PM UTC-5, Stephen W. wrote: > > Thought you gals and fellas might find this useful and/or interesting. If > this is too "off topic" put the kabash to it. > > http://whatbars.com > > Stephen > > -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-07 Thread Steven Sweedler
Kip, here is a link to a Crazyguy trip report from an experienced tourer who just rode from Vancover to San Diego.He records a huge amount of info about the route, services, etc. https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1mr&page_id=550960&v=AV Steve Plymouth, NH On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 7:57 P

[RBW] My wife's request for a bike tour

2018-10-07 Thread Kip Otteson
My wife requested that we do a bike tour this upcoming summer. This is a pretty rare request and when she mentioned it I jumped at the chance. I'm planning on riding the Pacific Coast route as laid out by Adventure Cycling. We are not doing the whole trip, but are going to be riding from Sou

[RBW] Whatbars.com

2018-10-07 Thread Stephen W.
Thought you gals and fellas might find this useful and/or interesting. If this is too "off topic" put the kabash to it. http://whatbars.com Stephen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

[RBW] Dirt Drop Bar alternative to Cowchipper with 26 clam

2018-10-07 Thread Stephen W.
Soma Portola perhaps? https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/portola-bar Or the Crust Bikes Towel Rack https://crustbikes.com/products/wide-load-bar/ I have the Towel Rack on my Hunqapillar... it's huge but you get used to it. Stephen -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Dirt Drop Bar alternative to Cowchipper with 26 clam

2018-10-07 Thread Doug Bloch
I sure wish they made the Cowchipper in silver. Doug Alameda CA USA -- 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

[RBW] Re: FS: Component bonanza! Shimano, SRAM, Soma, Sugino & TRP

2018-10-07 Thread Sean Cleary
All items have sold except handlebars. Pick them up locally for only $30 if you live around in Minneapolis. Thanks everyone. Sean On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 9:41:48 PM UTC-5, Sean Cleary wrote: > > My Hilsen just transformed into a (really fun) 10 speed roadie, so I have > numerous 9 spee

[RBW] Dirt Drop Bar alternative to Cowchipper with 26 clam

2018-10-07 Thread iamkeith
Add me to the list of those wishing. I've looked and not found anything quite as good. Maybe the origin8 Gary II? There's supposedly a 25.4 version that would work with shims. If the extensions are too short and you don't use bar end shifters, you could improve it with control tech Terminat

[RBW] Re: handlebar/stem bags - what do people like?

2018-10-07 Thread Jock Dewey
And BTW, plenty of room in GB192 for SLR and lenses with foam insert. Not too big, but plenty big enough...with some room to spare. Grab it right out of bag with just a quick slip of elastic band. We've owned lots of bags through the years, beginning with old TA circa 1970, but this surpasses

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

2018-10-07 Thread ian m
LeRoy, That configuration is doable with a Mark's Rack, it's how I set mine up on my Clem On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 4:41:06 PM UTC-4, LeRoy wrote: > > The load platform looks nicely sized but the four leg mounts, as shown in > the pictures, would allow the same potentially catastrophic fa

[RBW] Re: New SimWorks rack

2018-10-07 Thread Justin, Oakland
If/when I mount this it will be mounted to front drop out eyelets and mid-fork eyelets and the fork crown. -J -- 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

Re: [RBW] What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-10-07 Thread hugh flynn
I'm a Proto-2TT-Nuevo. The two most-ridden bikes in my collection are my '99 Heron Road and my '18 double TT Appaloosa. Hugh "spanning the ages" Flynn Newburyport, MA On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 7:55 PM Philip Williamson < philip.william...@gmail.com> wrote: > Recent discussions make me wonder,

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Future?

2018-10-07 Thread Paul G
Yes, I had noticed those differences too. Interesting indeed. -- 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: New SimWorks rack

2018-10-07 Thread Mark Schneider
Very nice looking rack, I love their style. I tried to get one of their Potluck racks but they were sold out. Ended up with a cheaper, not as elegant, but functional Rawland. I do like to check my bolts on front racks often... Mark On Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 9:33:51 AM UTC-7, Justin, Oakl

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Future?

2018-10-07 Thread Reed Kennedy
On Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 7:18 PM Paul G wrote: > From Mark Abele regarding a 61 cm Roadeo: > > True Temp OX Plat tubing in the main triangle > Top Tube: .8 x .5 x .8mm > Down Tube: .8 x .6 x .8mm > Seat Tube: .6 x .8mm > Chainstay: Reynolds Track Fork Blade 1.2mm > Seat Stay: Double taper 12