[RBW] Shimano 10-speed on Sam

2018-10-13 Thread Joe Bernard
Analog Cycles has a Sam built up with a 10-(maybe it's 11)speed wide range cassette and single chainring. The parts look oddly black and modern on that frame, but I think it's cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Whatbars.com

2018-10-13 Thread Chip Martens
Hey! I'm Chip, the creator of whatbars.com. I'm currently in talks with a few manufacturers including Crust, Oddity, On-One, Origin8, Soma and Velo Orange to get drawings of their bars to provide more accurate comparisons, hopefully the rest will follow suit and will eliminate any inconsistenc

[RBW] Shimano 10-speed on Sam

2018-10-13 Thread cam starnes
Anyone running a full-on modern Shimano MTB drivetrain on a Sam? I realize there is a clash in styles, but a 2x10 Deore set up intrigues me. As does the clash in styles, to be honest. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase

2018-10-13 Thread tc
I know from experience that a 59 Clem will fit just fine on a 1-up rack. Tom On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 7:43:06 AM UTC-4, RDS wrote: > > What is the wheelbase length (meaning the distance b/t where the two tires > make ground contact) for the 59 Clem L. I have to put my bike on a tray >

[RBW] Re: Clem L 59 -- Considering a purchase

2018-10-13 Thread tc
Hey Adam, really nice looking Clem. Would you share what stem and bar you're using, and your saddle height in that pic? Thanks, Tom On Friday, October 5, 2018 at 6:59:47 PM UTC-4, Adam Leibow wrote: > > I just got a 59 in green and it's really good. My pbh is 87.5cm > -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Thank you Riv & My kid-hauler

2018-10-13 Thread Dan McNamara
Hi Justin. I have quite a collection of dual legged kickstands gathered for bike-with-kid service. I’ll send you some info tomorrow. I am local-ish so you can check them out. Need to clean out the garage. The Ursus is the best I used. Super stable and wide footprint. Helps with wiggling kids w

[RBW] Pedal Bikes, Shoot Film Posters For Sale

2018-10-13 Thread Philip Williamson
Awesome. The Pedal Bikes Shoot Film contest was what got me out on the bike with my dad’s old Ansco folder, Graflex 3x4, and Leica II(d). And to buy chemicals and start developing again after a 10 year hiatus. That was a packed Saturday, trying to get something shot, processed, and printed befor

[RBW] OT FS: Brompton BWC Edition

2018-10-13 Thread Joe Bernard
$1500 shipped. -- 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-owner

[RBW] Re: More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread ascpgh
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4QAuohqb_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Until a sign implies your bike is "babyshoe Pass". Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 12:57:05 PM UTC-4, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > Whole name dropping is the worst it’s also the best in the Bay Area bike

[RBW] Thank you Riv & My kid-hauler

2018-10-13 Thread Drw
I had the pletscher and I have one of the VO’s. I don’t think id be comfortable leaving a kid on the bike propped up by either one. Pletscher felt more stable, but VO Gets points for adjustability and not bending my kickstand plate off the frame. -- You received this message because you are su

[RBW] Pedal Bikes, Shoot Film Posters For Sale

2018-10-13 Thread John A. Bennett
We (Rivelo in Portland) made these limited edition posters in collabaoration with Stumptown Printers (also in Portland). You may recognize some of the scenes, bikes, or people. They’re only $10 each. Order the whole set. “Makes a great gift.” https://instagram.com/p/Bo43TYKh6M8/ John -- Yo

[RBW] Thank you Riv & My kid-hauler

2018-10-13 Thread Justin, Oakland
Does anyone have experience with the various double kickstands available these days? VO has two, Riv has one and there’s a bunch from Dutch-ish places. Solid platform is more important than weight. Thanks -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Justin, Oakland
WTB just dropped some new tires recently. Sender and Venture. -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 to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.

[RBW] More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Daniel Jackson
The Wilcox. The one and only. I can’t help but notice you said WTB 650 x 45 semi knobby. Wasn’t there a thread here or on the 650 list looking for just such a tire? Your SURE it wasn’t 700 x 45? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

[RBW] Re: One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread RonaTD
On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:53:11 PM UTC-5, Lum Gim Fong wrote: > > I don’t think it is too bad. > VO says put Phils oil on pawls to quiet them if you like. > I’m not going to bother. > Not too loud for me. > I have a couple of VO freehubs and don't find the ratchet sound to be too lou

Re: [RBW] WTB Dynamo Wheel

2018-10-13 Thread Jonathan D.
700c. I shouldn’t have forgotten that piece. How do the 1st Sonn generation dynamo hubs compare to the newer ones? -- 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] WTB Dynamo Wheel

2018-10-13 Thread Patrick Shea
I’ve got a 700c Mavic ceramic with a Schmidt dyno, 1st generation built by Peter White. Or just the hub. I have some E6 lamps and lots of spare bulbs I’ll toss in. $175 for the wheel? Patrick On Sat, Oct 13, 2018 at 1:39 PM Jonathan D. wrote: > I was curious if anyone had an extra Dynamo Wheel

[RBW] WTB Dynamo Wheel

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
650b, 26”, or 700c? -- 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-o

[RBW] WTB: Black MUSA long pants -large size

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Anyone got a Large they want to sell cheap with shipping to me at 20707? -- 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...@googleg

[RBW] WTB Dynamo Wheel

2018-10-13 Thread Jonathan D.
I was curious if anyone had an extra Dynamo Wheel they were thinking of selling. I was debating getting another one for the winter. -- 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 fr

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

2018-10-13 Thread 'Abcyclehank' via RBW Owners Bunch
Clayton, The bike itself definitely qualifies as falling in the top 10 anything beyond that is just hyperbole IMO. Far too many special special bikes have reached the hands, feet, and bottom of Rivendell riders to concede that lofty praise. Now Ana and her steed as observed on IG show that 1+

[RBW] Re: One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread Roger
Bmx guys get really proud of how loud their hubs can be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRnj1he3beU I have a Profile Madera single speed hub spaced out to 120mm for my single speed commuter and have found the buzzing bees of coasting is easier and more effective than pinging my bell. And pedali

[RBW] One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread William!
I have the disc version of this hub on two wheelsets. A year in and I still love it. The noise does quiet down after a bit, particularly if you pack it full of grease. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from thi

[RBW] One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
I don’t think it is too bad. VO says put Phils oil on pawls to quiet them if you like. I’m not going to bother. Not too loud for me. Its like 1/2 way between LX and angry bee Chris King hub, I woukd guess. My LX hubs are virtually silent when riding, The VO can be heard above the wind in your ears

[RBW] A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

2018-10-13 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thank you, Ana! I love following your #PurpleRiv adventures on IG, and congrats on the BQ fame. We are still pinching ourselves over here. Half the fun is the anticipation, I think, but we are eager to see this bike in person. Oh, the adventures we will have! Maybe I should follow your excelle

[RBW] Re: Compass Antelope Pass 700 x 55: the fat tire arms race continues

2018-10-13 Thread John Phillips
I finally got around to putting these on my 2013 Hunqapillar after ordering a new Velocity Cliffhanger wheelset from Riv. On Cliffhangers, these are a true 55mm wide, and I have lots of clearance on this bike, except that I had to remove my Pletscher kickstand to keep it from rubbing the re

[RBW] Re: More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Based on current growth rates, Rivendells a century from now will be 14’ long and no longer have double top tubes but an oval tube inside the triange. Smoth. Just don’t attempt to dismount in the valley between two hills, and traverse around the crest of hills and saddles. With abandon,

[RBW] PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

2018-10-13 Thread 'Clayton' via RBW Owners Bunch
Coolest Rivendell ever? Most likely! Clayton DDD -- 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

[RBW] Re: More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
speaking of Chapman Cycles, I went to his site to just have a look and drool. The first thing that caught my eye was a Frank Jones! http://www.chapmancycles.com/2018/09/franks-jones-bar-touring-bike/ OK, it is for a customer named "Frank" and it has a Jones handlebar. So it's a "Frank's Jones

[RBW] Re: More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
I promise to never drop your "whole name" J-smooth. XD On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 9:57:22 AM UTC-7, Justin, Oakland wrote: > > *While. > > Dumb phone. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread Ginz
Just watched some you tube videos. Wow. That’s some noise. -- 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] One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread Ginz
I wonder if the noise would bug me. I’m thinking of buying one plus an extra cassette body for my parts hoard. Not many reasonably priced 36h hubs around. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group an

[RBW] More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Justin, Oakland
*While. Dumb 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, send email to rb

[RBW] More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Justin, Oakland
Whole name dropping is the worst it’s also the best in the Bay Area bike community. It’s six degrees of separation from everyone. I love it. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Almost. But would be better to get a pic of yourself in there. That way, in 100 years, your pic might be reprinted in a niche ebike magazine (by that time ebikes will be niche) and the nuclear powered bike era subscribers will see the grainy digitized photo of you with the “chain driven rider, c

[RBW] One month VO Touring rear hub review.

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Rear hub. Takes 11sp, 7/8/9/10 with spacer. I run 8speed. You have choice of Shimano or Campy type freehub body. Roadside serviceable. Disassembles and reassembles by hand -no tools needed. Replace a spoke roadside. Install new bearngs no tools required. Looks amazing. High flange. And they coast

Re: [RBW] FS: Misc. Nitto, Sugino, White, Dia Compe, VO parts

2018-10-13 Thread Tully Lanter
Should add that the chainrings and bashguard are all 130 BCD. The Porteur bars are 23.8mm with a 25.4mm clamp. On Sat, Oct 13, 2018, 9:26 AM Tully Lanter wrote: > Remaining: > > 1) Nitto Albastache bars, $40 > 2) Velo Orange Porteur bars, $20. Barely used. > 6) Sugino chainrings (38, 42, 46, 52

[RBW] FS: Misc. Nitto, Sugino, White, Dia Compe, VO parts

2018-10-13 Thread Tully Lanter
Remaining: 1) Nitto Albastache bars, $40 2) Velo Orange Porteur bars, $20. Barely used. 6) Sugino chainrings (38, 42, 46, 52), $10 each. 7) Sugino bashguard (up to roughly 42t), $30. Barely used. 8) Nitto Crystal Fellow seatpost, $50. 27.2mm diameter. About 25cm to the clamp, 20cm to the setback

[RBW] More Famous BQ sightings in the wild

2018-10-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
My extended BART commute has me riding from El Cerrito through Berkeley to Lake Merrit BART. The natural morning stopping spot for grass-fed butter coffee is Cheese Board. One morning this week I was leaning my bike on a post when I spied a lovely machine parked on the next post. It was a yum

[RBW] Baltimore Bicycle Works

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
By “online” I mean I emailed them to tell them what I wanted. They built three wheels up for me and I picked up when ready. Very convenient, saving me a couple trips into the city. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubsc

[RBW] Baltimore Bicycle Works

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Falls Rd. Baltimore. Highly recommended. Very friendly and polite. Stands behind their work. Interesting shop in interesting location near some picturesque parts of Bmore. Across the street is a river. I imagine good riding along there. Also, a streetcar museum about a block down the road from the

[RBW] seeking: Hunter Cycles Smooth Move High Rise handlebar

2018-10-13 Thread Patch T
Maybe a long shot, maybe not. Rick is sold out and says he will make more someday, but I'm interested in one this day. Silver preferred. Anyone? https://huntercycles.bigcartel.com/product/hunter-smooth-move-high-rise-handlebars Thanks Patch BK/NY -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: In praise of the Betty - Ride report

2018-10-13 Thread Mark Schneider
Thanks for the ride report, my wife's has a Betty and loves it. I occasionally hop on and ride it when she lets me, and I really enjoy the ride. Your return ride under the stars sounds delightful. Mark On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 5:05:21 PM UTC-7, Lynne wrote: > > > I took an unexpectedly

[RBW] Therapeutic effects of night riding and eating

2018-10-13 Thread Lum Gim Fong
Cool night shots!! Riding at night with dyno lights is fun! Like riding around in a space ship with all the lighting. -- 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

[RBW] Re: PURPLE RIV IN BICYCLE QUARTERLY

2018-10-13 Thread REC (Roberta)
Ana, Love your bike's color and the swoopy rear stay. Seeing your Instagram pics reminded me of the song that Johnny Cash sings, "I've Been Everywhere, Man." Are you the person who had her bike stolen, to be purchased by a fellow "RBW-er" from someone who wasn't obviously the owner, and t

[RBW] Therapeutic effects of night riding and eating

2018-10-13 Thread WETH
Andy, Thank you for sharing this. The photos are great. I particularly enjoyed your descriptions of riding familiar terrain at an unfamiliar time (in the dark). All the best, Erl Kensington, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" gr

[RBW] Re: Handlebar comparison website

2018-10-13 Thread 'Dave Small' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Eric. I saw that on VO's blog and spent 10 minutes looking at various bars I have or thought I might want. It's *very* useful for that. Dave > > Boston/Indy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

[RBW] In praise of the Betty - Ride report

2018-10-13 Thread Ana Candela
Mixtes are the best! Enjoy! :) -- 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 ema