[RBW] Blog post about my Blériot

Thanks for posting Aaron. Your blog post has some great info about upgrades to the bike. A good bike fitting must be the best investment in cycling. Followed by great tires. The Bleriot is such an attractive bike. IanA Alberta Canada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

HA! Well that explains that. Thanks for the sweet deal on the frame, hopefully it's getting the use it deserves nowadays. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 9:19 PM Paul Brodek wrote: > I have no idea what BCC Slack means. My name probably sounds familiar > because you got the frame on ebay from me. Simila

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

I have no idea what BCC Slack means. My name probably sounds familiar because you got the frame on ebay from me. Similar story for me, loved everything about the frame, especially how it rode, but decided I wanted more tire clearance. Curse Grant/Jan and their wide/supple tires! Paul Brodek Hi

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Great, thanks On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:01 PM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Very thin. Benefit for me is that they stop friction between skin and > bike shorts. Helps a lot on longer rides. > > –Eric N > > > On Jul 28, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Joel St

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Patrick, I’m kicking myself, I had 2 pair of Kuchariks and purged all of my shorts when I thought my riding days were over. I may have even sold them on the forum I just don’t remember. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 8:15 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Does anyone still make wool shorts with chamois line

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Very thin. Benefit for me is that they stop friction between skin and bike shorts. Helps a lot on longer rides. –Eric N > On Jul 28, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > >  > Thanks Eric. Are they bulky? Seems like the new thing in bike shorts is > massive padding. > > I will check

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Steve, I just got a pair of those and like them. A tad mor pad would be ok but they are nice shorts. There was a thread on shorts, these were recommended. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 8:11 PM Steven Sweedler wrote: > Joel, for the most minimal loose shorts take a look at J&G Touring shorts.

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Patrick: Kucharik still offers genuine leather chamois as a $26.50 upcharge in their shorts. Chheck out their wool and Helenca shorts. To the OP: Zoic sells a variety of shorts liners with various pad thickness. I usually wear an unpadded under layer of lycra with silver ions under an unpa

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

Sorry, Mitch, the toe strap is too minimalist and idiosyncratic even for me. As an aside, I could flip myself over the bar with the (properly set up) RGCs with salmons, and I very much like the way they feel, so I suppose they are all I really want. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 6:37 PM Patrick Moore

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

Thanks, all. I'm surprised that the response to the Grand Cru sidepulls has been so tepid, as they got rave reviews in BQ and by someone on this list -- Mark Chandler? -- on his gravel blog. But good warning about the aluminum torx nut. Before I remove these from the top of my list, does anyone el

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

I ride a 51cm Appaloosa and am 5'7" tall on the best of days and have a size 9 shoe and ride with platform pedals pretty much ball of the foot. I've never experienced toe overlap on that bike. I did experience it on my Sam Hillborne, but not the Roadeo I had. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 7:01:3

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Does anyone still make wool shorts with chamois liners? I also hate the huge thick pads in many lycra shorts, but I've worn old Kuchariks under Rapha touring shorts and found them very comfortable. But my wool/chamois shorts are quite old. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 5:50 PM Joel Stern wrote: > I

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Joel, for the most minimal loose shorts take a look at J&G Touring shorts. http://www.bicycleclothing.com/Mens-Touring-Shorts.html Its all I wear in warmer weather. Steve On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM Joel Stern wrote: > I have been on the hunt for bike shorts or liners that had just that sma

[RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

Yeah, these things sell out quicker than Ticketmaster tickets. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 4:37:35 PM UTC-5 Matt Beecher wrote: > I think that vest was sold out before I posted. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Thanks Jay, I have some very old ones but have found new ones at any of the places I have looked. I will check it out... On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 8:07 PM Jay Lonner wrote: > Have you looked at Andiamos? Riv used to sell them in that approximate > time frame. I just checked their website and they

Re: [RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

Have you looked at Andiamos? Riv used to sell them in that approximate time frame. I just checked their website and they still appear to be in business. Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400 > On Jul 28, 2020, at 4:50 PM, Joel Stern wrote: > >  > I have been on the hunt for bike s

[RBW] Bike shorts/ Liners

I have been on the hunt for bike shorts or liners that had just that small chamois like they had about 12 years ago. The only things I can find now have a huge bad in the bottom that make it a very uncomfortable experience to ride in. I would rather just ride in shorts and underwear than those

[RBW] Re: Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

I have a medium Acorn saddlebag in olive that I'd sell for $50 plus actual shipping. On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 7:23:17 PM UTC-7, Drw wrote: > > I suppose i would've bought a bananasax by now, but they are all sold out. > So now im considering other things. I mostly need it to hold a normal

Re: [RBW] Ride Photos: We Saw the Comet!

You can always tell a randonneur by the acres of reflective materials! --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Jul 28, 2020, at 4:27 PM, RichS wrote: > > Eric, > > That looked like a fun evening. Impressive reflectivity. Your group was a

[RBW] Re: Ride Photos: We Saw the Comet!

Eric, That looked like a fun evening. Impressive reflectivity. Your group was a comet on earth:-) Best, Rich in ATL On Monday, July 27, 2020 at 8:15:23 PM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Saturday night a small coterie of cyclists set out to get as far away from > the city lights of Sacramento as

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

First time using the new interface. apologies if it's weird. Ill concur that the paul racer's are definitely a step above. ive had a number of sidepulls, and they were all decent, but the pauls feel much grabbier (a good thing for center/sidepulls in my mind) and better at the lever. I like

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

I got that one for a song on eBay. As pictured, that was one of the nicest riding bikes I owned and I have a little regret letting it go but it definitely had it's drawbacks. Clearances were tight going to 650b. 38mm tires were the absolute max and you could forget about fenders. There were als

[RBW] Re: Blog post about my Blériot

I love Le Belriot! In lots of ways its my favorite bike. At the very least its the baseline bike I compare all others too. -Dave J On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:48:51 AM UTC-4, aaron.e.russell wrote: > > Hey there, long-time lurker here. I started a blog about my randonneuring > activity late

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

This is super helpful. Explains some of my TO issues! On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 5:32:57 PM UTC-4, Dave Johnston wrote: > > Bike Insights will help you visualize and it calculates the distance from > the pedal spindle to the tire. You can change tire size with the little > wrench tool. Note: I

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

Hi Lyman, I have a Medium that I have not worn other than to try it on. I'd really need a Small (5'8" and <125 #) I'll send an email, David Lipsky On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 9:19:10 AM UTC-7, Tirebiter ATX wrote: > > Hi all, if there’s a Medium Size cheviot sweater In good condition > availabl

[RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

I think that vest was sold out before I posted. -- 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 view this

Re: [RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

On my Hunq I went from Neo-Retros to Touring to Motolites. Could never get the cantis dialed in and I’m much happier with the linear pull brakes. If you’re buying new brakes anyway it’s worth thinking about. (Of course you’d have to buy a new lever as well.) Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA Sent from

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

Bike Insights will help you visualize and it calculates the distance from the pedal spindle to the tire. You can change tire size with the little wrench tool. Note: I have found mistakes in the Rivendell data for stack, reach and standover, so be wary. This link should be a 55cm Hilsen vs a 54c

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

Thanks Bill, you made me feel a little better in that at least I was understanding the math! Looks like I'm going to have to buy the Touring Canti's and try out some black Kool-Stops. Thanks, John On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 1:54:26 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: > The black Shimano slide i

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

Thanks Laing, I will check out changing the spacers & washers up like you suggest. I don't know if I have much more range to move the pads higher to make this work. The Touring Canti's on my back wheel look like they may have a bit more range for that kind of tweaking, but definitely worth a tr

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

The black Shimano slide in inserts that improved the braking on my black Cliffhangers were that standard Shimano compound. The compound almost looks very dark brown. You understand the MA math correctly. there's a steep part of the curve for wide cantilevers, but it exists inside the volume

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

Very nicely done, lovely pix and bikes! Aside from the Rivs, where did you get that awesome Stowe frameset? Looks vaguely familiar And how does she go with 650b? Paul Brodek Hillsdale, NJ USA On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: > > COVID gave me time to spr

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

Reposting from ibob If you can deal with centerpull, Paul Racer Medium for the win. The caliper itself is as light, or a tad lighter, than some of the dual-pivots, though the extra cabling/stops likely makes it heavier overall. Still, no beating that stopping. It has been a very long time

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

So maybe the question I should be asking is, if you're happy with your Paul Neo-Retro's, what rims and brake pads are you using??? I could be completely confused by the math, but it looks to me as though there is a curve to the response of wider profile canti's to straddle height, but that c

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

My understanding of the math is that the shorter and straighter the transverse cable, the more mechanical advantage for both wide angle (Neo-Retro) and medium angle (Touring) cantilevers, just more so for the medium angle, but it still helps the wide angle. If you have both, put the Touring can

[RBW] Re: Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

The math indicates that all wide profile cantilevers have a very flat response to straddle height. In other words straddle height doesn't matter with Paul Neo-Retros. If that's the only variable you change you'll probably get frustrated because the result won't change much. If they feel grea

[RBW] Paul Netro-Retro Cantilevers & Straddle Cable Height: where is your happy place?

Hi, my question is: * If, and only if, you are happy with your Paul Neo-Retros, what is the height of your straddle cable / cable carrier in relation to the pivots of your brakes?* I'm trying on adjust my Neo-Retro canti's to brake as well, or close to as well, as the Paul Touring cant'

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

Hi Patrick, For my AHH, I've used Tektro/Silver long reach from Riv and Paul Racer (Center Pull). I really like the Pauls for brake feel and setup... but those are even $$$pendier(?) than VO Gran Cru! Good luck, Shoji On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 12:57:10 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

These look to be in ballpark https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektro-R737-Long-Reach-Road-Caliper-Set-47-57mm-Silver/174333486467?epid=1137973691&hash=item289715e583:g:NUMAAOSwelhe-1or If On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 1:37:13 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > This just in: Fixed loosening locknut probl

[RBW] Re: Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

This just in: Fixed loosening locknut problem by fixing another. What it is I am ashamed to reveal on list. But the RGC caliper seems to be back to design normal. But, still interested in hearing your opinions about your favorite front calipers, and about the VO GC dual pivot in particular. Thank

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

I only did the card in the spokes one but that orange bike has a seat like my first bike, a Columbia fat tire by today's standards, or I guess we could call that a Newsboy bike, I did deliver papers on it for a friend from time to time. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 1:10 PM Garth wrote: > > I know wha

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

I know what you mean about the freehub thing, as just last year I finally decided to own rear wheel with a Deore freehub. I was and am still using Sachs 7-speed freewheels and Phil hubs. I have plenty of FW's but I wanted to try the 12-36 9-speed cassette. How is it ? Brand new they lacked much

[RBW] Suggestions for powerful, silver, light, 57 mm-reach front caliper brake for fixed gear

I'm curious about alternatives to the RG Comp single pivot for the (single, front) brake for my 1999 Riv fixed gear. The RGC stops well and modulates well but has a habit of loosening, and the allen-head locknut is, as I discovered again yesterday, very finicky to tighten correctly -- I don't seem

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

Hello Bill. This is incredibly helpful, thank you. I love the overlap photos. I just went out to my bikes and did some measuring, and comparing with your images is helpful. From what I can see the new 54 Appaloosa has almost identical front-center as your older 55. So it may have the same issue

[RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

Well done. Nice photos. Bikes and beautiful landscapes have always had a special place in my heart. Thanks for posting! Anton velolumino.com On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:05:09 PM UTC-4, Andrew Turner wrote: > > COVID gave me time to spruce up my website and > it's

[RBW] Re: Want to Buy Albastache handlebar

I have a like new pair (~20 miles) I will not be using. Reach out if you are still looking. handicapjoe at gmail On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 8:48:51 AM UTC-7 Irv Hoffman wrote: > Store at RBW is out of stock, so if anyone wants to sell, I'm the buyer > -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

Hi all, if there’s a Medium Size cheviot sweater In good condition available out there, I’d be interested. Thanks, Lyman On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:48 AM MTR wrote: > how much to big? i'm interested in buying it > > > > On Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2:52:54 PM UTC-7, Mike Packard wrote: >> >> I o

[RBW] Re: for sale Romulus 59 frame, 46" Noodle 177 from original owner.

I'd get in line also... Bill On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 9:04:09 AM UTC-7 WETH wrote: > Irv, > I might be interested. Any photos? What’s your price? And to clarify, when > you say brake posts do you mean it is the canti Romulus? > Thanks, > Erl > Kensington, MD -- You received this message

[RBW] for sale Romulus 59 frame, 46" Noodle 177 from original owner.

Irv, I might be interested. Any photos? What’s your price? And to clarify, when you say brake posts do you mean it is the canti Romulus? Thanks, Erl Kensington, MD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] for sale Romulus 59 frame, 46" Noodle 177 from original owner.

Price? Location? Photos? Best regards, Matt B Oswego, IL -- 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] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

Hi all, Likely not a good choice for Joel, since he's mentioned only needing occasional use, but I thought I'd mention a rack that appears to fill a unique niche in the marketplace and was the only cost effective solution I found for my rack needs ... The Thule Raceway Platform PRO 2 is a bump

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

Paul I had a 55 first run Appaloosa. The only major shortcoming of the 55 Appaloosa for me was the TCO, and my opinion that it should have been a 650B bike. My every day commute involved two spots where I would have to execute a tight weave through the access gate to a bike path, and at both

[RBW] WTB: Clem H 52

I thought I had snagged a Clem H 52 but the seller has gone radio silent. If you have one I'm wanting to work on a bike build while I contemplate the upcoming Platypus. Doug Hansford -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

[RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

It looks like Rivendell's latest sweater is designed with you in mind: no sleeves! Get in on the pre-sale now https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/cheviot-woolywarm-vest Bob On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:11:52 PM UTC-4, Matt Beecher wrote: > > I saw that Rivendell offered

[RBW] Re: For sale: brazed, Ni-plated Nitto goodies

R-14 and bullmoose are sold. On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 7:55:30 PM UTC-6 diekaiser wrote: > > Interested in the bars and r14! > > Give me a holler at ursasveritas@gmail > On Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:16:23 AM UTC-7 Zach A wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I need money so I'm selling some old favorit

[RBW] Blog post about my Blériot

Hey there, long-time lurker here. I started a blog about my randonneuring activity late last year, and decided to write a post centered on the Rivendell Blériot that I bought on eBay from a seller in Arizona back in 2009 and have been riding ever since. Thought I'd share it with this list in case a

Re: [RBW] Re: Website is live featuring beautiful bikes & surroundings

Beautiful pics man! You've inspired me to do the same! On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 8:19:46 PM UTC-7 Clark Fitzgerald wrote: > Nice pics, thanks for sharing. Your bikes look immaculate! > > On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 7:19:41 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > >> Andrew: Thanks for those *apercus*.

[RBW] Re: Paul Mini Moto brakes

Do you have any pictures? I’m looking to run the exact same setup. -- 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] WTB Brooks Titanium B17

Looking for a saddle for my Clem H.Brown or Black will work, but not the Honey colorjust seeing what’s out there. Thanks! -- 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

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Joe out on the town. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] for sale Romulus 59 frame, 46" Noodle 177 from original owner.

This spring received new Appaloosa frame and moved all components from my Romulus. The Romulus is a 59 cm frame with brake posts, bought new the year they were available. It came with a 46 cm Noodle bar that was never used. I want to sell the Romulus frame and the noodle bar. -- You received t

[RBW] WTB pavement-oriented Riv (78 PBH)

I've been looking into getting a new Roadini, but before I'm do, I'm curious if anyone has anything they'd like to part with My PBH is 78, so I'd be a 50cm in the Roadinis or 47.5cm in the MIT AHHs. Not sure about the older models. Thanks all! -- You received this message because you are sub

[RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

That looks so nice J Imler. That shade of green is just about perfect and the silver components and wheels look good with the color. So, what are your components, etc? Doug Hansford On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 4:19:38 PM UTC-4, J Imler wrote: > > 59 Clem L. Happy medium build > > -- You rece

[RBW] Weird handlebar idea

Ok so for me the perfect road handlebar would allow me to run drop bar break levers in the typical way for “endurance” riding, then with back sweep to allow me to sit up and change my back angle. Basically I’m visualizing this as an albastache bar but with the break levers vertical instead of ho

[RBW] Want to Buy Albastache handlebar

Store at RBW is out of stock, so if anyone wants to sell, I'm the buyer -- 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...@googlegr

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

That 64 cm Quickbeam in the DC area is mine! I am the second owner and got it from another list member. I’d love to keep it in the group, let me know if you have any questions -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Shoe recommendations for wet fall

Patrick--I was looking at these boiled socks and gloves that you rep and wondered what thickness you use in the winter. What're the differences in warmth / dexterity / etc. between the 3- and 4-ply styles? I emailed the company but got a mangled, jargon-y nonanswer in reply... Thanks! Adam --

[RBW] WTB Nitto Bosco Moose bars

Preferably in 540mm. -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [RBW] Re: daily post ur riv

Looks great! Can I ask what wheel size you used? I'm about to build up a 59 Clem H. Thanks and congrats! On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 4:19 PM J Imler wrote: > 59 Clem L. Happy medium build > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Bike Racks, non hitch recommendations.

I too use and like the saris bones on my wife’s car. I like it just fine. I’ve never had an issue. I got it used for next to nothing. My only recommendation with any of these types of racks would be to use a few pieces of clear bra, or helicopter tape to protect the car paint. -- You receive

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

I have a Joe Appaloosa with 50mm soma Cazadero tires on it, Fenders, and no to overlap at all. My bike is a 59 cm, I’m 6 foot 2. Toe overlap becomes more of an issue in smaller sized frames however. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] WTB Clem Smith Jr. 59cm

I would like to obtain a Clem in 59. I’d prefer mustard or green as I’ve got a silver bike already. I’m in Indianapolis but would pay for shipping. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: Anybody regret their Cheviot sweater?

how much to big? i'm interested in buying it On Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2:52:54 PM UTC-7, Mike Packard wrote: > > I ordered an XXL (5-11, 230) and it seems too big. Only wore it a couple > times. I'd trade mine for an XL or sell it if no one wants to trade. It is > a great sweater. > > Mike >

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

Ah, understood. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 9:11 AM ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Hi Patrick. > > Thanks for the suggestion. > > I generally don't mind toe overlap either, especially on bikes I'm using > for ore aggressive rides. However this is a city bike that has Bosco bars > on it and I sit straight up, and

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

Hi Patrick. Thanks for the suggestion. I generally don't mind toe overlap either, especially on bikes I'm using for ore aggressive rides. However this is a city bike that has Bosco bars on it and I sit straight up, and in this position there is just a tendency to have your feet move further f

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

But I do see them on the Riv site. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:55 AM Joel Stern wrote: > Paul, sounds great. I never see these hubs come up on eBay. > > On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:36 AM ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > >> Joel: >> >> I just converted an old White Industries MI5 hub from 130 to 135 so it'd >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Paul, sounds great. I never see these hubs come up on eBay. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:36 AM ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Joel: > > I just converted an old White Industries MI5 hub from 130 to 135 so it'd > fit on my Atlantis. White gave me a little end cap that I screwed in on the > non-drive side. It to

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Thanks Rich. I really am fighting doing to a freehub. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:13 AM RichS wrote: > Joel: thank you for raising this topic. I have a 126 Campy rear hub that > I’ve considered using in 130 spaced dropouts. > > Garth: thank you for relating your experience and providing the Whe

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

Just a suggestion, and fwiw: You might try living and riding with TO and see if you adapt. I've been riding bikes with TO/TCO for decades with no problems, even for years commuting on fixed gears with TO and with fenders making even more TO, this often in busy urban traffic, and never had an accide

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

I use 6 speeds. I may have one 7 speed in my stash but have not been tempted to use it. I have old (NOS) Suntour in a drawer. I also have 1 Sachs also a 6 speed. 13-26 on the 6 speeds. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:37 AM Garth wrote: > > Yes Joel, it's self-centering in that you're adding e

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

You're welcome Rich, Wheels Mfg. is a terrific source for all sorts of small parts, they're usually the main provider for bike shops too. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:12:55 AM UTC-4, RichS wrote: > > Joel: thank you for raising this topic. I have a 126 Campy rear hub that > I’ve consid

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

PS: I mean "re-dish" my wheels, not "relish". Relishing my wheels would have been awkward in that the pickles and whatnot would have got stuck in the drivetrain. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:35:50 AM UTC-4 ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Joel: > > I just converted an old White Industries MI5 hub from 130

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Yes Joel, it's self-centering in that you're adding equal amount of space on both sides. If all of this had required a re-dish I'd have never done it as that is not something I'd EVER do to an already well built wheel. I'm assuming you are using a similar freewheel in width to the one

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Joel: I just converted an old White Industries MI5 hub from 130 to 135 so it'd fit on my Atlantis. White gave me a little end cap that I screwed in on the non-drive side. It took about 3 minutes! Then I had to relish my wheels (or else it wasn't centered)! On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:12:55

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Joel: thank you for raising this topic. I have a 126 Campy rear hub that I’ve considered using in 130 spaced dropouts. Garth: thank you for relating your experience and providing the Wheels Mfg. reference. Best, Rich in ATL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Thanks again Garth, I thought it had to be centered. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 4:42 AM Garth wrote: > > Joel, yes you have a spacer between the lock nut and cone on the left, > but *also on the right*, under where the FW is placed. To lengthen the > inside width of the assembly from lock nut t

[RBW] Appaloosa & Atlantis Toe Overlap

Hello All. Does anyone have toe overlap issues on a Joe Appaloosa with fat 50-ish tires and fenders? How about the first run MIT 650B Atlantis? I have big Sneakers (13) but am not terribly tall (5’11) and find overlap to be an issue on my 700c Homer with 40c tires and fenders. The tips of all

Re: [RBW] Re: Can you safely convert a 126/130 hub to 135?

Joel, yes you have a spacer between the lock nut and cone on the left, but *also on the right*, under where the FW is placed. To lengthen the inside width of the assembly from lock nut to lock nut equidistantly, you need the longer axle(in this case solid), an extra 4.5mm of spacers added