Re: [RBW] Bilenkey Tandem 4 Sale

2024-04-30 Thread flit via RBW Owners Bunch
Micheal, Thank-you for the information. The frame will be too small for us if Stephen designed the bike for the two of you. The head tube looked taller to me and that indicated a taller build Kind Thanks for the information John > On Apr 30, 2024, at 6:26 AM, Michael Hechmer > wrote: > > Duc

[RBW] Drops vs albatross. Easy to swap or do I need two bikes?

2024-04-30 Thread Michael
Looking for a single bike for casual rides on bike paths/paved/gravel/dirt roads with the occasional 100 mile ride thrown in. Will suggest the Sam Hillborne, which I'm leaning towards. I assumed I would build it with drops for the long rides but I recently fell in love with albatross bars for u

Re: [RBW] Homer question

2024-04-30 Thread Kevin Lindsey
Greetings. My PBH is about 87 and I ride a 59 Waterford-built Homer. I was a little skeptical when the folks at Rivendell suggested that size, given that my other bikes are all in the 54-55 cm range, but it worked out very well. If memory serves, I had to swap out the stem for something a bit

[RBW] FS: Chris King, Nitto, White Industries, Outer Shell

2024-04-30 Thread Michael Ullmer
A couple more items for sale, prices don't include shipping. 1) Chris King 1" Threaded 2nut Headset - $135 --This was on my Rando Fitz, but I ended up using a needle bearing headset to calm some shimmying. 2) White Industries ENO 180mm Square Taper Crankset with 32mm Chainring - $150 --Arms sho

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-04-30 Thread Valerie Yates
51 Atlantis for $2k. Well-loved by owner who passed away. Being sold by the surviving spouse. No connection to seller. https://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/d/boulder-rivendell-atlantis-51cm/7742464449.html On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:43:03 PM UTC-6 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Nicely 52cm

Re: [RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Brenton Eastman
+1 on cygolight. I forget my models name but it has a tilt option and is super snug on seat stay or seat post with 5 seconds of adjustment. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:21:18 PM UTC-7 Art wrote: > Thank you Mackenzy. I will check it out. > I definitely want to be seen from the rear! > .A

Re: [RBW] FS: Supernova dynamo lights

2024-04-30 Thread Richard Rose
PM sent as well.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 28, 2024, at 10:43 PM, Jay Lonner wrote:Up for sale here are two sets of Supernova lights that are takeoffs from our Bike Fridays (Bikes Friday? What would William Safire say…). Each set includes a black anodized E3 Pro 2 headlight and Tail Light 2. The h

Re: [RBW] Adding Glitter to Shellac - Long Term Use?

2024-04-30 Thread Jon Dukeman
Put a coat of Shelac on your bars. Sprinkle on glitter. Let dry. Put more coats of shellac as needed until glitter is covered. Have fun. On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 1:50 PM Armand Kizirian wrote: > In one of the recent Riv newsletters there was mention of adding glitter > to shellac before applying i

Re: [RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Art
Thank you Mackenzy. I will check it out. I definitely want to be seen from the rear! .Art On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:43:58 PM UTC-4 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > https://www.knog.com/products/plus-rear-bike-light > > for rechargable rear lights - this knog became my absolute favorite. It'

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-04-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
OK I tried emailing you Bill On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:47:02 PM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote: > R10 found! @Bill I didn't receive your PM. Checked junk folder but > nothing. Please try again when you are able. > > > > On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:02:32 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > >> I

Re: [RBW] Re: Gearing Choices

2024-04-30 Thread Ted Durant
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 12:16:23 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: Piaw: It's easy and, thanks to AliExpress, relatively cheap to build your own cassettes from loose parts Thanks to some coaching from Patrick and Garth, I sourced from Ali Express the necessary cogs and spacers to build a 7-

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-04-30 Thread Tim Bantham
R10 found! @Bill I didn't receive your PM. Checked junk folder but nothing. Please try again when you are able. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:02:32 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: > I messaged you regarding an RBW51 in my holdings. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, April 30,

[RBW] Re: Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Nick Payne
Niterider have seatstay mounts for their taillights - not sold with the lights, unfortunately, you have to purchase the mount separately for about $5. They also sell a taillight rack mount as well, if you have a rear rack with a flange on it. I recently bought one of these, which is quite bright

[RBW] Re: Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Ed Felker
The Cygolite Hotshot models come with a seatstay mount clamp in addition to the seatpost clamp. I've found it can be mounted vertically and is not particularly bulky, and the output can be lowered to be less blinding to fellow riders. Ed Felker Washington, DC On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1

[RBW] Adding Glitter to Shellac - Long Term Use?

2024-04-30 Thread Armand Kizirian
In one of the recent Riv newsletters there was mention of adding glitter to shellac before applying it to handlebar tape. This sounds like a really fun addition. There seems to be no shortage of biodegradable glitter on the market as well. The question is, will this eventually become a *my-han

Re: [RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Mackenzy Albright
https://www.knog.com/products/plus-rear-bike-light for rechargable rear lights - this knog became my absolute favorite. It's a sleek design. It straps nicely onto the seat stay. It is REALLY REALLY bright - but not blindingly so. It is easy to remove when parked - as it's magnetically clipped t

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Craigslist, etc 2024

2024-04-30 Thread Armand Kizirian
Nicely 52cm Clem for $1800 in Los Angeles https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/d/north-hills-rivendell-clem-smith-jr/7742374638.html On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:59:02 PM UTC-7 drew.jo...@gmail.com wrote: > https://crustbikes.com/a/shopicial/topics/196896 > > Sent from my iPhone > > On

Re: [RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Benjamin L. Kelley
All mine, which are all various usb rechargable Planet Bike super flash lights all came with a mount that is articulated, similar to a standard cheap OEM rear reflector mount. They come with 2 tube sizes, a large one that fits a seat tube, a smaller one that is a bit larger than a seat stay, and a

Re: [RBW] Re: hoppin on on the brevet wagon - Chicago Randonneurs Barrington 200k

2024-04-30 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Congrats on a great ride! It's hard to ride on a really windy day and not have it be type 2 "fun", but it seems like you had a great ride despite some challenges. Toshi in Oakland, CA On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 4:48 AM Brent Knepper wrote: > heya Adam! it was nice riding with you for those few m

[RBW] Re: FFS: bicycle sentences journal

2024-04-30 Thread Paul Richardson
the book is on its way to michigan. thanks all paul -- 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 t

[RBW] Re: FFS: bicycle sentences journal

2024-04-30 Thread Robert Calton
Ill take it, message me your paypal address On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:35:35 PM UTC-4 Paul Richardson wrote: > i've got a copy of the older edition, which is spiral bound and has spaces > to log details about your ride. no writing in mine. send me $5 paypal f+f > and it's all yours. > >

[RBW] Inexpensive rear light to mount on Seat stay - any suggestions

2024-04-30 Thread Art
Hello All: I'm looking for a good but inexpensive rear light for my Bridgestone. I'd like to mount it on the left seat stay so I need a mount that allows me to tilt the light so it is pointing straight back (not up in the air). I have a seat bag covering the seat tube, so mounting it there won't

[RBW] FFS: bicycle sentences journal

2024-04-30 Thread Paul Richardson
i've got a copy of the older edition, which is spiral bound and has spaces to log details about your ride. no writing in mine. send me $5 paypal f+f and it's all yours. paul takoma park, md. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] Re: WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-04-30 Thread Bill Lindsay
I messaged you regarding an RBW51 in my holdings. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:19:22 AM UTC-7 Tim Bantham wrote: > In the market for a a rear rack for two separate bikes. > > A Nitto R-10 and R14 would work great! Anyone have one collecting dust? > -- You rece

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-04-30 Thread Kim H.
@Tony - Thank you. I'm very happy you enjoyed my pictures. Thank you for your compliment about my bicycle. All very much appreciated. Kim Hetzel. On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, 7:04 AM Tony Lockhart wrote: > Lovely photos, Kim! Also, I really like the way you’ve outfitted your > bike. Well done. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: SON DT350 Dynamo Wheelset with Lights

2024-04-30 Thread Graham McCall
check the new post On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:22:30 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Price? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 30, 2024, at 10:15 AM, Graham McCall wrote: > > 100mm front, 135mm rear- have end caps to make it 130. > > On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:14:32 AM UTC-5 Graham

Re: [RBW] Re: SON DT350 Dynamo Wheelset with Lights

2024-04-30 Thread bertin753
Price?Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 30, 2024, at 10:15 AM, Graham McCall wrote:100mm front, 135mm rear- have end caps to make it 130. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:14:32 AM UTC-5 Graham McCall wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: SON DT350 Dynamo Wheelset with Lights

2024-04-30 Thread Graham McCall
100mm front, 135mm rear- have end caps to make it 130. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:14:32 AM UTC-5 Graham McCall wrote: > -- 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] SON DT350 Dynamo Wheelset with Lights

2024-04-30 Thread Graham McCall
Slightly used set of Dynamo wheels and lights. Rear- DT 350 CL 32hole x Velocity Quill Rutland 700x42 Tires, set up tubeless. Front- Son Delux 32hole x Veloctiy Quill Ruland 700x42 Set up tubeless. Front Light- B&M IQ Cyo Senso Rear- B&M Secula Quick release Son hub attachment. Wheels are in

Re: [RBW] Cockpit bag/cup holder

2024-04-30 Thread John
I've liked most stem bag/caddy type things I've tried. I got a couple of the Revelate Designs versions years ago and they've held up really well. I tried the REI version because it was cheap - it works OK for the price (especially if you see them on sale) but the materials seem cheaper. I've se

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Spring 2024 Photos

2024-04-30 Thread Tony Lockhart
Lovely photos, Kim! Also, I really like the way you’ve outfitted your bike. Well done. On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:22:26 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > [image: 20240429_154708.jpg] > Bachelor buttons. > On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:21:17 PM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: > >> [image: 20240429_163632.jpg][

[RBW] WTB: Nitto R10, R14 or RBW 51

2024-04-30 Thread Tim Bantham
In the market for a a rear rack for two separate bikes. A Nitto R-10 and R14 would work great! Anyone have one collecting dust? -- 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 i

[RBW] Re: Bilenkey Tandem 4 Sale

2024-04-30 Thread Michael Hechmer
I'm not sure how to answer your three questions. I am 6'+ and set my saddle at 81cm above the BB. Does that help? The stoker stem telescopes over a pretty wide range and I don't currently have saddles on the bike. The stoker top tube is 760mm; my wife is 5'6" and switched out of drop bars