[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tire Actual Width

2024-12-13 Thread Father of Sam
Hi Oliver, You may have heard enough already, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in: I've had 4 different models of RH tires mounted solely on Velocity Cliffhanger rims (700c and 650B with an IW of 25mm), and all have measured exactly as the label on their sidewalls indicate. Cliffhangers ar

[RBW] WTB: New Version Dia-Comp 980's, Ultegra 1" Headset

2024-12-13 Thread Oliver Moss
Hello All, I'm looking for a set of the new style 980 canti's and an Ultegra 1" threaded headset. I would certainly consider other good headsets, but the 980's I like. Please let me know what ya got hanging around that you'd part with. Thanks, ~Oliver -- You received this message because yo

Re: [RBW] Re: Is it worth it? Am I crazy?

2024-12-13 Thread Danny
Antone, thanks for the photo, that's one of my new favorite Rivs! Love the Paul bits on there that I'm sure go unnoticed. Danny On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:41:01 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > That was I; thanks. Then the next question: What do you do with 50 lb of > wax? And what sort o

[RBW] FS - Paul Component Bits and Bling - Touring Cantilever, Neo Retro Cantilever, Funky Monkey, & Adjuster Nuts

2024-12-13 Thread Huston
Greetings, For your late year consideration are some Paul Component bits in the canti brake category. I made a switch to MiniMotos, hence the following: 1) One set (front *or* rear, but presumably front) of Neo Retro canti brakes. Polished. I somehow failed to include the adjuster nuts in th

Re: [RBW] Re: Frame Builders in SoCal for a repair?

2024-12-13 Thread David Hong
Hey everyone, First wanted to thank everyone with their recommendations. I ended up going with James B's rec and got linked up with Joe and Rob in San Diego. As expected, Rob did the repair well and in a timely manner. Gave me great advice: Don't break them again. For anyone in the future in

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle Bag: traditional vs adventure

2024-12-13 Thread Steven Sweedler
I have 3 Rivendell Little Joe saddlebags in use on different bikes, weigh just under a pound and rack or other hardware is needed, very quick in and out with just a drawcord. With a couple of leather straps you can increase the capacity, hard to beat. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On F

[RBW] Re: Saddle Bag: traditional vs adventure

2024-12-13 Thread Garth
I also used a Viscacha bag but tired of the thigh rub and I really don't care for having extra weight anywhere near the saddle. Certainly not the front either. A rear rack and modest size top bag holds things securely and is low enough I don't feel it riding hard out of the saddle. I have a larg

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Ultradynamico Rose Race (Grey) 650B

2024-12-13 Thread Anthony Davila
I’m also interested in Ultradynamico tires, and wanted to ask this question without creating a whole new post. I hope that’s okay! I have a 54 cm Homer from 2011 and was wondering if the Cava Race 42 would clear. I have Tektro R556 brakes which I was thinking might be an issue but not exactly

[RBW] Re: WTB or WTT: 57 Hillborne frameset for your 60cm Hillborne

2024-12-13 Thread Paul M
If you are willing to buy new, Blue Lug still has 60cm Sam Hillborne framesets in both silver and olive-green. The price is $1560 plus shipping. I purchased a Platypus frameset from them and shipping was $175 to Eugene Oregon. On Friday, 13 December 2024 at 09:30:30 UTC-8 shane...@gmail.com wr

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tire Actual Width

2024-12-13 Thread DavidP
RH lists the following for the Babyshoe Pass - Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 40 mm - Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 41 mm Your measurement of 38mm on 17mm internal seems in line. My experience with RH tires (Fleecer Ridge, Juniper Ridge, Rat Trap Pass) ha

[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

2024-12-13 Thread River Bailey
I rode last year and might participate again in 2025. Last year we just rented bikes in NYC. Would be way more fun to rideone of my Rivs! On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:17:14 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > I’m planning on riding too > > On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:34:58 AM UTC-5 Dick Pah

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tire Actual Width

2024-12-13 Thread Oliver Moss
Hey Bob, interesting thanks for all this great info. I don't inflate them up very high at all, so maybe what they need is to be pressurized that high for a bit to get to break in. As I said in my first post, I love the ride and have no issues at all with the tires, just found in interesting wh

[RBW] Re: Saddle Bag: traditional vs adventure

2024-12-13 Thread Brian Turner
When I first got into "bikepacking", Revelate Designs was still fairly new, and I bought a few pieces of theirs. I used their Viscacha seat bag for about a year. I quickly realized that I did not like the "stuffed sausage casing" style of packing those type of bags, and I reverted to the more t

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-13 Thread J J
Drew and Bones, I'm really digging your Apps. The builds look fantastic! On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-5 Bones wrote: > Here is my latest Appaloosa. I haven’t added lights yet because I haven’t > decided if I want racks. > > Bones > > On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:40:02 AM

[RBW] WTB: Toyo Atlantis 56cm/26"

2024-12-13 Thread Jerry Lynn
I know it's a long shot - but I'm still in search of a Toyo Atlantis 56c/26" frameset. I'm obliged for your attention. Jerry Lynn Imperial Beach, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno - Are you buying one?

2024-12-13 Thread Minh
I love this color coordination, but as someone that also trys to keep color coordinated, know that these tires are limited run! so stock up if you want to keep it going. I think I saw someone on the radavist marketplace selling 6 purple tires (so 3 pair) because they switched from a purple the

[RBW] Saddle Bag: traditional vs adventure

2024-12-13 Thread Minh
GIven that I'm posting this on RBW, maybe I can guess which way the audience will skew, but I'm hoping for that kind of input. I'm building a second bike and thinking about carrying things on the saddle. Do folks have thoughts on traditional riv/carradice style saddle bags vs the adventure s

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's of the UK

2024-12-13 Thread 'steve bishop' via RBW Owners Bunch
If we're going to get pernickety,  a Lowland Scot is a Sassenach...smiley. Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer On Fri, 13 Dec 2024 at 12:18, Ryan wrote: Northern Irish...so I think not; Sassenach was reserved for the hated English On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:24:45 PM UTC-6 Patri

[RBW] Re: WTB or WTT: 57 Hillborne frameset for your 60cm Hillborne

2024-12-13 Thread Shane Dignum
Hey Jeff, It looks like we have very similar measurements! It's good to know that you made the switch to a larger frame and don't regret it. I'm looking forward to trying the Albatross bar on my 57, but ultimately I know I'm still going to be looking for a 60cm because of how much seat post I

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's of the UK

2024-12-13 Thread 'steve bishop' via RBW Owners Bunch
Funnily enough, I met Liam Neeson at the Premier of his first notable move "Big Man", here in Edinburgh with Billy Connolly. ..and he's from Belfast originally. Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer On Thu, 12 Dec 2024 at 21:24, Patrick Moore wrote: I meant Liam Neeson, the actor. On Thu,

[RBW] Toyo Atlantis Double Crank question

2024-12-13 Thread Cead Nardie-Warner
Has anyone here ever put a Velo Orange double on a Toyo Atlantis? Did the manufacturer recommended 118mm BB spindle clear those luscious chain stays? I'm a novice, and this is my first DIY frame-up build. So, y'all are my first stop in trying to avoid buying a new crank. -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tire Actual Width

2024-12-13 Thread Bob
Oliver, My experience with RH tires on four bikes (three of which I currently own) differs. - Homer, Velocity Dyad rims (18.6 mm inner width, according to Velocity's website): Barlow Pass measured 38 mm. I no longer have this lovely bike. - Bantam custom: Pacenti Brevet rims: Babys

[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro Ride May 4, 2025

2024-12-13 Thread Roberta
I’m planning on riding too On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:34:58 AM UTC-5 Dick Pahle wrote: > I just registered for this. Curious if anyone else here will be riding? > > Dick > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Tire Actual Width

2024-12-13 Thread Oliver Moss
Hey Bill, I wasn't really looking for anything in particular, just wondering other's experience. Certainly not looking for a guarantee, just conversation. Thanks all for your responses. On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:28:41 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > Elk Pass, which first came out in

Re: [RBW] Rene Herse Tire Actual Width

2024-12-13 Thread Patrick Moore
Elk Pass, which first came out in 2015, is labeled 32 mm but measures 27 mm on 13 mm IW rims and 29 mm on 15 mm IW rims. I expect it would pass 30 mm on 21 mm rims. The much later Naches Pass is labeled 42 and measures 41 mm on 15 mm IW rims. Both the EPs are extralight (the EP comes only in an ex

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno - Are you buying one?

2024-12-13 Thread Steven Sweedler
consider a fork mounted brake stop, it eliminates fork judder. Steven Sweedler Plymouth, New Hampshire On Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 7:03 AM J-D Bamford wrote: > Purple grips look great on it. Purple tires… the recipe is getting quite > rich! > > I’m eager to hear how that Paul Racer works out on th

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno - Are you buying one?

2024-12-13 Thread J-D Bamford
Purple grips look great on it. Purple tires… the recipe is getting quite rich! I’m eager to hear how that Paul Racer works out on the front with such a long cable drop from the hanger. Any issues with vibration, or any qualms generally? I have a Roadini coming in a matter of weeks and I’m liter

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-13 Thread Andrew Joseph
Thanks!  I remember seeing a post about issues with the Silver 2 shifters (losing tension frequently).  I experienced similar issues with a brand new set, and new Silver double.  So I went a bit more modern on this Joe and will run SRAM 1X for now.  I’ve never had an issue with index personally. Al

[RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa's - Show Us Your Builds!

2024-12-13 Thread Drew Fitchette
Whoa! Looks sick Drew! Excited to see some photos from your first ride or two. I ordered the same frame from Blue Lug and gonna build it up over the holiday break. Will post photos when it’s done! On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:56:20 AM UTC-5 drew.jo...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: Drew-1.jpeg

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell's of the UK

2024-12-13 Thread Ryan
Northern Irish...so I think not; Sassenach was reserved for the hated English On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:24:45 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > I meant Liam Neeson, the actor. > > On Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 2:12 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > >> The photos came across fine and clear; thanks for

[RBW] Re: Rene Herse Tire Actual Width

2024-12-13 Thread Bill Lindsay
It's not totally clear to me what info you are looking for exactly. If you are looking for general qualitative info, I guess I will offer that I believe you when you claim that the second hand tires you have bought were a touch undersized. I've seen some Compass and Rene Herse tires a touch u