Re: [RBW] WTB Brooks B67 preferably brown or honey.

I sent pictures but it says it's too big to send. Is it visible? On Wed, Aug 26, 2020, 8:02 AM Nathan Mattia wrote: > Looking for a brown Brooks B67 > > Please let me know if you have one for sale! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

Well that stinks! (sorry, couldn't resist :-) Seriously though, liberally rubbing in some Brooks Proofhide on the top may loosen much of the offending molecules and offending olfactory updrafts. Wait an hour or so and wipe off as much as you can with several paper towels. Hopefully much of

[RBW] WTB: 55cm Canti Sam Hillborne Frameset

Interested in buying a used 55cm Canti Sam Hillborne framest. Let me know if you have one available. I am in Portland, OR if you happen to be local or close. I'm interested in most colors EXCEPT black. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] WTB Brooks B67 preferably brown or honey.

Awesome I'll post pictures On Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 8:41 AM Nathan Mattia wrote: > That would be great! > > -Nathan Mattia > > “I saw a tiger. Now I understand. I saw a tiger and the tiger saw a man.” > > On Aug 27, 2020, at 10:30 AM, Sam Perez wrote: > >  > i can send some pictures this afterno

Re: [RBW] Albatross/bar ends...what grips

I just used cloth tape. There's also cloth tape with padding. -Greg On Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 8:30 AM mikemike wrote: > I recall seeing a slotted handgrip when using albatross bars and bar ends > so the housing is out of the way of the grip. can anybody point me to these > or suggest another method

Re: [RBW] Re: friction mode on silver shifters and shimano down tube dura ace shifters slip!

Oh I didn't think of that I'm only just now tinkering with more than just changing handle bars. I don't remember the last time I purchased a replacement. I remember I broke the chain 2 years ago and replaced it. On Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 12:55 PM tuolumne bikes wrote: > Are you absolutely sure the c

Re: [RBW] FS - 58cm Joe Appaloosa Disc Brakes

Hang on. You folks may want some pics. Here ya go! IMG_7294.JPG IMG_7295.JPG IMG_7296.JPG

[RBW] Advice on odor removal from B-17 please

Apologies for cross-posting, to SFR members I recently purchased a fine used Brooks B-17 saddle from a 'friend' and have been enjoying it. However. I found myself checking my personal glandular areas for odor when near my bike pile, thinking that perhaps I have eaten something or took a shirt

[RBW] Re: Many new 'garage sale' frames up

I wonder when this one will show up: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9h8ulHRfx/ Did it already go away? Maybe they are waiting until they get the time to build it up proper. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 3:15:00 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: > Gosh.. a lot of te

[RBW] Re: Clem L arrived, couple of thoughts and questions

Hey Kurt! Nice looking bike! I suggested it to a local rider who needed an upright posture. She loves hers. She started out last Fall at 10 - 12 mph avg, but now is around 16 on club rides with it. A one point this morning, she was pulling our pace line at 18. So the bike isn't that slow. (Th

[RBW] Re: Many new 'garage sale' frames up

I buckled and got the 51 Joe after missing out on the first 2 rounds. Ok, time to figure what I need to sell... Collin in AQI<50 Sacramento On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 3:15:00 PM UTC-7 Jason Fuller wrote: > Gosh.. a lot of tempting stuff on offer that I thought was gone! I guess > all of

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

I've responded with some asperity -- "roughness" -- to a couple of posts raised by others querying why this lists gets so exercised about what might be considered minor matters when there are much weightier matters being debated in the electronic *agora.* While I don't apologize for my answers, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Please everyone, just stick to the topic and let it stand . If you feel like throwing a dart , just drop it as it's not gonna do any good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivin

[RBW] Re: Many new 'garage sale' frames up

Oh it's gone now. Thank god lol On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 5:45:18 PM UTC-5 Ray wrote: > Oh geez. That last 650b Atlantis in my size... I've been hanging out here > since I bought my bridgestone a couple months ago, and it's already proving > to be too tempting. I was planning on just ridi

[RBW] Re: Many new 'garage sale' frames up

Oh geez. That last 650b Atlantis in my size... I've been hanging out here since I bought my bridgestone a couple months ago, and it's already proving to be too tempting. I was planning on just riding it until a used one showed up for a good deal but now... On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 5:15:0

[RBW] Many new 'garage sale' frames up

Gosh.. a lot of tempting stuff on offer that I thought was gone! I guess all of the spares that were being held back are now up for sale. The ability to buy a Joe in my size is dang tempting but I'm supposed to be waiting for the Charlie :D https://www.rivbike.com/collections/web-special-fra

[RBW] Re: friction mode on silver shifters and shimano down tube dura ace shifters slip!

Are you absolutely sure the cable is slipping? Does it always move in the same direction? (Gets harder to pedal for traditional rear derailleur.) Never happens in index mode? Skipping on worn cogs with a newer chain can seem like a shifting problem especially if it's on the larger cogs and you'

[RBW] Re: 55cm Canti Sam Clearance?

The new Sams will have canti posts, and will come in "rbw blue" and "dark gold" according to Golden Pliers' most recent IG story. You could probably shoot them an email asking about the exact frame spec! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

[RBW] Re: Albatross/bar ends...what grips

I actually just did this yesterday with some ESI grips on my Albatross bars. I was re-cabling my bike so I didn't have bar-end shifters installed that I was working around, but I found the process much easier than I anticipated. I used glass cleaner instead of hand sanitizer. I've also heard th

[RBW] Re: ISO: Billie bars

Nice! Orange is the dreamiest. Enjoy it forever! (but if you should ever want to free it from your stable...:) -Kai On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11:31:44 AM UTC-4, Nick Larson wrote: > > Found some! Thanks all. > > Kai - Got an orange one coming my way. Excited as this is by far the > larg

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Air quality is on topic, effecting rides, as is concern for those effected by events. BLM is political and while all people of good will agree that Black lives matter, BLM is entirely different. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:24:32 AM UTC-6, Michael Baquerizo wrote: >

[RBW] Re: FS: Clem Smith Jr H 59cm Dark Green Complete

Potentially interested for my friend who's out in Virginia Beach! Sending it over to him now. On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 9:07:44 AM UTC-7 psc...@gmail.com wrote: > 59cm Clem H complete $1250 + shipping > > > photos here: > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/147564748@N06/albums/7215771568351

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

OK. On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1:56:49 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Can I post my favorite biscuit recipe or do I have to undergo ideological > cleansing first? This sort of thing sounds very much like the obsessive, > guilt-ridden self-scrutiny -- far more in-depth than any Jesuit-man

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Can I post my favorite biscuit recipe or do I have to undergo ideological cleansing first? This sort of thing sounds very much like the obsessive, guilt-ridden self-scrutiny -- far more in-depth than any Jesuit-mandated examination of conscience! -- that used to afflict bourgeoise hangers-on to the

[RBW] Re: Clem L arrived, couple of thoughts and questions

I'd agree that the twitchyness was from riding too small a bike. I'm taller than you and have a first generation 59cm Clem H and find it to be one of the most planted (but still nimble) bikes I've ridden; that being said the front end geometry has changed slightly in the most recent generations.

[RBW] Re: Albatross/bar ends...what grips

ESI extra chunky. -- 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 ht

[RBW] Re: Clem L arrived, couple of thoughts and questions

Mine is supposed to show up tomorrow. I'm super antsy for it! Jim in Mpls On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:30:38 AM UTC-5, Kurt Henry wrote: > > I asked a while back about a small bike suggestion for my son's mom, > followed by a WTB for a 45cm Clem-L. No leads turned up, so I got in line > f

Re: [RBW] Re: While we wait for our Platypus Bikes...

Here's a photo on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CECGYWwnzqg/ On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 8:30:16 AM UTC-7 Sam Perez wrote: > what does the platypus look like ? i dont see it on the website > > > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 1:30 PM 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@

Re: [RBW] Re: While we wait for our Platypus Bikes...

I think joe posted the initial preview of it. Search the list under new Cheviot, or maybe fancy cheviot (?) , something like that. (It is the platypus, but that comes after.) On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 8:30 AM Sam Perez wrote: > what does the platypus look like ? i dont see it on the website > >

[RBW] FS - Bridgestone Mile 112 PDX

I'm clearing out some overlap bikes to make way/raise funds for a new Sam Hillborne (my first Rivendell!) 55cm, a bunch of upgrades, well cared for. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-bridgestone-mile-112-road-bike/7184682291.html At this point local sale only. Mike M -- You re

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

since i don't mind the consequences, i'm sensing a double standard here. posts from jan re: BLM have nothing to do with this group, but this post about air quality in the bay area does. don't get me wrong, i see nothing wrong with either, but you can't use the swift hand of moderation on one c

[RBW] Re: Albatross/bar ends...what grips

If you are thinking of cork grips, then Riv has them pre-slotted: https://www.rivbike.com/products/mieshas-portuguese-tree-cork-grips-pair-grooved-and-punched-for-barend-shifters It's been awhile but I think I simply bought cork grips and slotted them myself, for a little bit of a deeper groove t

[RBW] FS: Clem Smith Jr H 59cm Dark Green Complete

59cm Clem H complete $1250 + shipping photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/147564748@N06/albums/72157715683516157 Includes the following: Deore / Cliffhanger wheel set hand-built by LBS, set up tubeless with brand new Rene Herse 55mm Fleecer Ridge Endurance tires ($$!). 1 x 10sp Micr

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

We’ll gladly accept your rain. Patrick Moore iPhone > On Aug 27, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > >  > Thank you Patrick and others. This has been a tough week. Air Quality has > mostly been good in our neck of the woods, but drops in the evening as the > wind shifts here north of S

Re: [RBW] WTB Brooks B67 preferably brown or honey.

That would be great! -Nathan Mattia “I saw a tiger. Now I understand. I saw a tiger and the tiger saw a man.” > On Aug 27, 2020, at 10:30 AM, Sam Perez wrote: > >  > i can send some pictures this afternoon. > >> On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 8:02 AM Nathan Mattia wrote: >> Looking for a brown Br

[RBW] Re: Clem L arrived, couple of thoughts and questions

The front of seatstay braze-ons are for a frame mounted lock. Laing Delray Beach FL On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11:30:38 AM UTC-4, Kurt Henry wrote: > I asked a while back about a small bike suggestion for my son's mom, > followed by a WTB for a 45cm Clem-L. No leads turned up, so I got in

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

I went and checked out the Heron for sale in Denver. I believe it's actually a 59cm, and thus too big for me. It's a really nice bike for $1000 though, good seller. Someone should snap it up! On Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 1:15:08 PM UTC-6 Matthew Williams wrote: > Heron Randonneur, 55cm

[RBW] Re: friction mode on silver shifters and shimano down tube dura ace shifters slip!

As you state this occurs under hard efforts, it could be that this is due to a "soft" frame and has nothing to do with the shifting setup. Andreas On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 10:14:40 AM UTC-4, Sam Perez wrote: > > does any one know how to trouble shoot friction shifters that wont hold > ge

[RBW] FS - 58cm Joe Appaloosa Disc Brakes

Hi everybody! So I've decided to part with my Appaloosa. I have been thinking about this for a long time and I find my self riding my other bikes more, it's a shame this bike just sits in the garage. Plus I want to get a new MTB so I'm selling two bikes(this one and a 1991 GT Karakoram, not re

[RBW] Re: Kickstands and Clems

Oh boy. I’ve been using the bolt that came with the single-leg Pletscher included in my buildout with a two-legged Pletscher that I bought from my LBS. I’m a front-loader, so I feel pretty confident that I’ll be all right, but this thread has got me thinking! On Monday, August 24, 2020 at 9:5

Re: [RBW] Re: friction mode on silver shifters and shimano down tube dura ace shifters slip!

On the silver shifter I have a Shimano xt rear derailleur and on the dura ace down tube I have a micro shift short cage deraliur. Hmm 🤔 I tightened it to the point it takes effort to shift so, looks like this could be frame flex/Rd shifter combo/ need of adjustible locktight.. On Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Re: [RBW] Re: Who is using bike lights?

Thanks for the heads up, Peter! On Sun, Aug 23, 2020, 7:15 AM Peter White wrote: > I think Dinotte is out of business. In the past few months I've had > numerous telephone calls from people telling me they placed an order > through the Dinotte website, paid for the order, and then got nothing. >

[RBW] Re: ISO: Billie bars

Found some! Thanks all. Kai - Got an orange one coming my way. Excited as this is by far the largest bike Ill have owned and think it will really fit me. Chocomoose look sweet. This is my first swept back bar and I think the upright position will be very comfy. Max - definitely up for a ride w

[RBW] Re: Orange Sam in the House

That is a beauty. Congratulations. On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 6:34:35 PM UTC-4, Paul in Dallas wrote: > > After about 16 or 17 years I have another Riv. > > It's an almost perfect low miles Sam from 2018 I think. > > It's the model with caliper brakes. > > It was too tall for previous owner

[RBW] Re: Kickstands and Clems

Double Pletscher Installed and loving it. Thanks for the help!!! Pics to follow... On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 10:58:37 AM UTC-7 Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > I'm a fan of the Pletscher double and use it on my regular and currently > only rider (a beat up old Schwinn Traveler built as s

[RBW] Albatross/bar ends...what grips

I recall seeing a slotted handgrip when using albatross bars and bar ends so the housing is out of the way of the grip. can anybody point me to these or suggest another method mike goldman rhode island -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

Re: [RBW] WTB Brooks B67 preferably brown or honey.

i can send some pictures this afternoon. On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 8:02 AM Nathan Mattia wrote: > Looking for a brown Brooks B67 > > Please let me know if you have one for sale! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To uns

Re: [RBW] Re: While we wait for our Platypus Bikes...

what does the platypus look like ? i dont see it on the website On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 1:30 PM 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Magnificent! A highly mobile art piece! > I must buy one of these bikes just to prominently display the head badge. > A

[RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Thank you Patrick and others. This has been a tough week. Air Quality has mostly been good in our neck of the woods, but drops in the evening as the wind shifts here north of SF and the smoke starts to lay into our area. We've seen >200 a few times via Purple Air, and there's not much to do but

[RBW] Re: 55cm Canti Sam Clearance?

Nathan, thanks. I've seen people running 50mm fenders elsewhere and that gave me some hope. Like you, I'll be interested to see if this new iteration clears bigger tires. I also hope its canti-compatible. Ash, somehow there's always more room in the garage On Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Re: [RBW] Re: Good wishes for those on list affected by CA wildfires

Greetings to those who have had to suffer thru the smokey haze of these wildfires. I am sending my rain dance wishes to you all. In the meantime wear your masks. On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 8:36:25 PM UTC-5 Bill Gibson wrote: > All week the smoke from California has made the sun copper and