[RBW] Re: 60cm Platypus for sale

Hi there - I am no longer on Facebook to see the post. Do you mind sharing where the bike is located? On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:57:36 AM UTC-5 rsb...@msn.com wrote: > [image: IMG_5020.jpeg] > > On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:27:09 AM UTC-4 Richard Borneman wrote: > >> Selling my 60cm Platypus. Gr

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

Hello fellow Philadelphia-rowhome-dweller. I have a 59cm Clem I love very much and which is very cumbersome in and out the door. Message me directly to take it for a test ride to your home and in and out of your basement and back to my home and report your results to the group. Look! We’re doing sc

Re: [RBW] Re: 2024 Appaloosa has arrived. Considering putting it together myself but have never done this.

Another +1 for doing it yourself. Checkout the Park Tools youtube channel. All of those items will be covered there. https://www.youtube.com/parktool --ben in KC On Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 1:28 PM Edwin W wrote: > Dan, > > You should DEFINITELY do it yourself... but not to save money! You will > l

[RBW] Re: Advice on Cantilever Brake Swap for Atlantis with Wider Rims

Hi Wes, The parallel push XTR's are tight given the wide rim/post spacing. I would have your mechanic try a "modern" Deore or DXR V-brake, space the pads for max room as all have mentioned above and keep your housing/levers etc as is before investing in cantis... -Ben On Thursday, October 17,

Re: [RBW] Clem musings

I have 60mm/29x2.25 tires plus fenders on the clem. It’s a bit of a silly albeit very fun setup in that I ride trails and get sticks snagged in the fenders and also share it with my wife as an all-weather kid-toting machine in our car-free family and I insist on it being both a competent mountain b

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

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

[RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Platypus - 60cm - $1600

>>> >>> On Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:02:23 PM UTC-7 snipp...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Did you sell this? >>>> >>>> On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10:58:22 AM UTC-8 benjamin...@gmail.com >>>> wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: Rosco Platypus - 60cm - $1600

Sold - sorry for slow response. On Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12:02:23 AM UTC-5 snipp...@gmail.com wrote: > Did you sell this? > > On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10:58:22 AM UTC-8 benjamin...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Parting ways with my nearly new Rosco Platypus. Loc

Re: [RBW] Philadelphia Bike Expo March 16 - 17

I’ll see you all there! I’ve got to work Saturday but I’ll make it out to the Expo on Sunday and Keystone’s partay Saturday night. My three-year-old has developed a distinct preference for the Surly Cross Check over the Atlantis and Clem but whatever the case we’ll roll up on two wheels. On Mon, F

Re: [RBW] Craigslist, etc 2024

Rosco Platypus - one owner 60cm $1600 Chicago, IL https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/d/chicago-rivendell-rosco-platypus/7721528541.html On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 9:30:54 AM UTC-6 Matthew Williams wrote: > Sam Hillborne DTT, one owner! > 60cm > 2450 > San Francisco, CA > > https://sfb

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

ue. --ben in KC On Mon, Feb 5, 2024 at 11:12 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > Do you interpret the absence of a weight rating on the Surly Ultra New to > mean it's unlimited, and therefore stronger/more reliable than the Phil? > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On M

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno and the state of single speed bikes

One big difference(at least for me) other than the price between the Phil and the Surly Ultra New Hubs, is the loaded bike+rider weight rating. Phil says 280lb/127kg for their Classic. Surly unspecified weight on all their hubs. I personally prefer the fixing bolt to the QR. Less stuff for people

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

Totally! I’ll be on my Soma. Riv and Riv inspired bike ride ;)BenOn Jan 6, 2024, at 11:37, P W wrote:Can I come without a Riv, just to look at all ya’lls Rivs?P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 6, 2024, at 11:09 AM, Elliot Babin wrote:Hi group, long time reader first time poster. I'm an atlantis owner

Re: [RBW] Los Angeles Riv Ride

 VARUN!!!I’m still rockin’ the tires you sold me. It’ll be great to hang!BenOn Jan 6, 2024, at 11:08, Varun Raghavan wrote:I'd love to join this year. I finally got my first Riv and would be great to meet more folks in LA. I'm tentatively in for 2/17 pending childcare for the day. I'm in the west

Re: [RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?

Curious if any ladies have tried this saddle yet? Building up an old Schwinn Continental for a friend and trying to decide which saddle to go with for her. Trying to put as much Riv spirit in the build as possible. I think the width is good on the Riv but it seems too long, compared to the dimensi

Re: [RBW] Re: ATTENTION ! Someone posted on r/Rivendell_Bicycles the map of Rivendell bike owners

and for those that failed to read the actual website before raising their hackles and wildly speculating and adding unrelated stories, If you don't want to put your home address, it recommends hoosing a random address in your town or vague lat/long to add some anonymity but also to keep the markers

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: QuickBeam 58 cm

Honestly, if I was somehow forced to winnow down to one bike, it would be my qb hands down no 2nd thoughts. It's a pretty great do about everything except race or full on mtb frame. Jason, glad you decided to keep it. It's also a great build. --ben in Kansas City On Sun, Aug 27, 2023 at 7:28 AM

Re: [RBW] Which Paul brakes for a Quickbeam or Simple One?

When I was starting my design process for Paul braking my Quickbeam everyone said to put touring on the rear. I measured my heel clearance and decided for my bike and fit, that touring would be unnecessary and neo-retro's would clear fine. However, a set of used touring in my preferred color came u

Re: [RBW] Re: Are Paul brakes worth the money?

Paul brakes work as well as any others of similar style. Are they worth the money? Depends on you I guess. To me Paul brakes are works of art and absolutely worth the money. Was having this exact convo at a group ride last week when someone pointed out my Steamroller to someone else and was talking

[RBW] FS: Rivendell Atlantis with Rohloff hub, 64 cm

64 cm Rivendell Atlantis frame (steel) equipped with 14 speed Rohloff gearing, Brooks saddle, Nitto front rack, Shimano dynohub and Lumotec lighting, Schwalbe Marathon Dureme tires. Excellent condition except for a few paint dings. https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/d/reno-rivendell-atlantis-rohlo

Re: [RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

This is my Bleriot. Lowering the price to $2100 if anyone is interested! Ben On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 4:14:30 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Here's a pic of the Bleriot > > [image: p5pb22265216.jpg] > On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 4:13:27 PM UTC-4 Eric Marth wrote: > >> Bleriot >> 61cm

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

te: > >> still available! >> >> On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 11:33:38 AM UTC-4 Benjamin Park wrote: >> >>> bump and lowering price to $2300. Thanks for looking! Ben >>> >>> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 4:59:41 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Park wrote: >&g

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

still available! On Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 11:33:38 AM UTC-4 Benjamin Park wrote: > bump and lowering price to $2300. Thanks for looking! Ben > > On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 4:59:41 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Park wrote: > >> one more thing to note, check the geo specs. While this

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

bump and lowering price to $2300. Thanks for looking! Ben On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 4:59:41 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Park wrote: > one more thing to note, check the geo specs. While this is a 61cm, the TT > is relatively short, at 59cm, so it fits more like a 59. At least for me. > >

[RBW] Re: FS: 61cm Bleriot

one more thing to note, check the geo specs. While this is a 61cm, the TT is relatively short, at 59cm, so it fits more like a 59. At least for me. On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 4:24:17 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Park wrote: > More pictures > [image: IMG_1369.jpeg][image: IMG_1367.jpeg][image: IM

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO Brooklyn Riv Bike 'Gang'

I'm not in Brooklyn any longer but lived in Greenpoint from 2018 to 2020. I always saw lots of Rivs in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. There's a guy with an orange QB that lives on Eagle, Don't recall his name. But we talked a few times riding down Franklin. I lived Huron and it was always funny th

Re: [RBW] BOB list, lost to me

It's been happening to a few people, there's a couple of threads about it here. This one has Skip's email to contact to have you added back. https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/WFPsQuiauUM/m/Z8tmidi1AwAJ --ben in KC On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 11:38 AM wrote: > Hey all, I have seen peop

[RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

I have a Jones LWB complete (size M) and a Susie (size L). Or had a Susie until it died an untimely death after falling off a bike rack on the highway. I found the Susie to be barely the right size (me: PBH 87, 6 foot, 150 lbs) so take all of this with that in mind. I got the Susie because the

Re: [RBW] Wool Anorak and Winter Riding

Dave, I've been wondering the same. I've had my eye on these finnish blanket hoodies for a while now as a multipurpose outdoor shirt. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/jama-blanket-shirt/35226#koko These folks also seem popular and offer more colorways and styles/thicknesses. https://asbell

Re: [RBW] Re: Philly Bike Expo 2021

You all got me excited for PBE so I went and checked but SWA tickets from KC are just too expensive for the last minute trip. I'll definitely plan better for next year. --ben On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 12:31 PM Roberta wrote: > I'm looking forward to meeting new people and catching up with the one

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

smidge too large >>>> Bottechia. >>>> >>>> Mike SLO CA >>>> On Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:30:19 AM UTC-7 Paul Brodek wrote: >>>> >>>>> "Old is Good" >>>>> http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.c

Re: [RBW] Re: Switching hosts for this forum?

Yep Joe, it would be a darn shame if we had to go actually ride bikes instead of talking about bikes on the internet. :) --ben On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 3:52 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Apparently my post last night literally ended Facebook and Instagram. > Sorry everybody! 😬 > > Joe "social media kil

[RBW] Re: [BOB] WTB/looking for intel: Kelly TakeOff mounts

Have you looked at Gevenalle? On Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:06:54 PM UTC-4 Mitch Harris wrote: > Hey Eric, here's an option if she friction-shifts and if you can find a > certain kind of SunTour thumbshifters. I've have sets of these on a few > drop bar bikes and it's always been great for

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

> Model-non-specific Columbus tubing, and I forget what the rear OL was, >>>> but I built mine as a ss fixed, so the OL could have been anything from >>>> 116 >>>> to 120. >>>> >>>> I build mine with the original moustache bar and used

Re: [RBW] Mid-80 steel frames that could be Roadini standins

I have that same Bottecchia (albeit I think mine is a bit newer, probably 1972). I ride it all the time- it makes a great road bike! Columbus tubing is so smooth. I put a front rack and it's my little rando bike. Actually does ok with the weight of a front bag. I have some RH 32s on it but agre

Re: [RBW] Perfect high-tech dirt road riding shoes

Agree on the minimalist shoes and flat pedals. I wear Xero shoes. They are wonderful and grip well. Enough sole but not too much. On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:58:17 AM UTC-4 thoma...@gmail.com wrote: > I have to second the recommendation for Merrell Trail Glove shoes for flat > pedal rid

Re: [RBW] Re: Lost Sackville HappiSack Corroplast

Yep, good handy material to have around. I added supports to my trunksack with it because it was a bit too floppy when empty. Always plentiful in recycle bins and piles. --ben On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM Pam Bikes wrote: > > The signs on the side of the road are usually coroplast. Use o

Re: [RBW] Perfect high-tech dirt road riding shoes

ive, alas. They were hanging on hooks, looked like what I want, and after > trying them on, I paid for them. > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 11:25 AM Benjamin L. Kelley < > benjamin.kel...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Details on these shoes? They sort of look like the Chrome

Re: [RBW] Perfect high-tech dirt road riding shoes

21 at 12:25 PM Benjamin L. Kelley < benjamin.kel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Details on these shoes? They sort of look like the Chrome Truk sneaker, > but less aggressive on the side sole and thicker around the ankles. > > --ben > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 12:08 PM Patrick Moor

Re: [RBW] Perfect high-tech dirt road riding shoes

Details on these shoes? They sort of look like the Chrome Truk sneaker, but less aggressive on the side sole and thicker around the ankles. --ben On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 12:08 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I spent over $200 on shoes (Five Ten, $150) and pedals ($50+, recommended > by experts) for

[RBW] Re: WTB: Paul Racer Medium Front

gt; between us, that would work too. Mine need to match and I need a set, but I > don't care what color. So if someone has a black or polished set that want > to sell, I could sell my anodized silver front to Ben. > On Monday, August 9, 2021 at 2:39:47 PM UTC-7 Benjamin Kelley wrote:

Re: [RBW] RIP Susie Longbolts

inel events in the past. > > All the best, > Leah > > On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 1:24:50 PM UTC-7 Curtis wrote: > >> Ben, >> >> That picture is so painful to view. So sorry to hear about the >> accident. I hope a replacement can be found. >> >&g

[RBW] WTB 26" wheelset

Hi folks looking for a 26" wheelset for a new project, if anyone has any leads. Thanks! Ben -- 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

[RBW] Re: Susie in a downhill bike park

Yes Robert I agree, the bike park is all groomed berms and jumps. Many trails are surprisingly smooth that I could take nearly any bike down. Some of the black diamonds were fairly rough, however, but I suspect the expert rating was more due to the steepness than the technical nature. While in

[RBW] WTB: Paul Racer Medium Front

I'm looking for a Paul Racer Medium, Front, Recessed mount. Prefer Black, but can probably deal with any of the others other than polished. Let me know if you have one in the parts bin. I'll need a lever also if you have one of those to bundle in. Thanks, --ben in KC -- You received this messa

Re: [RBW] Stubborn Brooks Saddle

Curious what leather dressing you used? I've only used neats foot oil and proofide and never failed. I would think regardless of what you used, that the miles should have done it. --ben in KC On Mon, Aug 2, 2021 at 11:01 AM Lynn Haas wrote: > I have a honey colored Brooks Imperial saddle that

Re: [RBW] RBW Emails Getting Caught in Junk Filter

I have been having the same problem for a few weeks. I added the option to my gmail filter that sorts the mailing list traffic into a label to"never send to spam" (suggested by someone else, don't recall who.) --ben On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 10:23 AM 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-

[RBW] Susie in a downhill bike park

Thought folks might be interested in my recent experience taking my Susie to Deer Valley lift-serviced downhill bike park. Overall it was highly enjoyable despite dealing with ridiculous bros. Got a ton of looks and comments, ranging from very positive ("Right on!", "Old school!", "Love it!")

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

I agree with John here, the most Riv-ish solution is not to use one. If dings in my paint from posts or handlebars bothered me, I'd be more inclined to not do the things that cause it, rather than to add unnecessary, bulky, and unattractive protective equipment. My most beat up toptube frame(2017

Re: [RBW] Re: Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

Do they have zwift fake indoor "riding" for motorcycles too? or is that trainer looking apparatus just for moving it around? On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 3:30 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > At first I was like "cool race bike replica" then I realized..that's a > race bike! > > > > On Monday, June 28, 2021 a

Re: [RBW] Re: Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

I generally remind them it's less expensive than most peoples cars. Then I remind them that I don't own a car and that my bike is my transportation. --ben in KC, celebrating 5 years of being car free in car country this summer. On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 11:47 PM Ian A wrote: > Most people under

Re: [RBW] Riding in rain - Why not?

21, 2021 at 1:34 PM Roberta wrote: > Thanks. I used to not go riding when it's cold, either , so now this night > be my next foray into additional riding opportunities. Anything special you > do for rim brakes? > > On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:12:54 AM UTC-4 Benjamin Kel

Re: [RBW] Riding in rain - Why not?

I also rock a Cleverhood cape. It hangs pretty loose so it doesn't cause a great deal of condensation underneath unless it's very hot. I'm 5'11"/180cm with some extra weight and the Cleverhood offers great coverage for me. I find that for most purposes if I have fenders, I don't really need rain pa

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

"Mint" RB-1 near Atlanta. 1991 Bridgestone RB-1 Synergy 54cm - bicycles - by owner - bike sale (craigslist.org) https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/bik/d/holly-springs-1991-bridgestone-rb/7327588816.html

Re: [RBW] Seat bag security

Not a 100% solution obviously. But the Swift Bandito bar/seat bag has slots where the buckles can reside inside the bag, rather than outside where someone will notice it can be easily detached. My bandito survived at least one year and the better part of a second outside in the bike theft capital o

Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

there are so many good options. Perhaps consider an old rangefinder too- lots of interesting and cheap japanese or russians that take cool photos. On Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 3:41:41 PM UTC-4 jacob...@gmail.com wrote: > You would be hard pressed to better than Canon AE-1 Program. It uses the >

Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

I've been buying lots of stuff from CatLABS in Jamaica Plain, MA. Omer does a great job of testing and inspecting each item he sells, and the prices often beat eBay. If you're in the market for film gear, I can highly recommend them. https://www.catlabs.info/category/35mm-cameras-and-lenses Also y

Re: [RBW] Beginners SLR camera?

Going with others in the now closed iBob thread. I vote for Pentax K1000, super plentiful, cheap lenses. Fully manual. It's what I learned film on, being a recent beginner myself. The light meter was off by a couple stops on mine but I was able to adjust the ISO and make up for it, shot many many r

[RBW] Re: My Betty Foy after 10 years

Great write up! On Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:11:15 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote: > I wanted to share pictures of a Riv after 10 years with lots of beausage. > I'm terrible at Wordpress and not sure how to format it so it's cobbled > together but I did put all the pictures there and some fun fact

Re: [RBW] What draws you to a single speed bike?

Jay, funny about your freewheel. I think the one on my Steamroller is the opposite. Hasn't been used since the day I rode it home because the shop didn't have an 1/8 fixed cog in stock at the time. It's fully seized up and will not spin free at this point. Last time I had it in a shop I asked th

Re: [RBW] Adding _____ to your handlebars to create an ovalized "flat" spot

Nitto Monkey Bananas? https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-monkey-banana.html --ben On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 9:39 PM Andrew Turner wrote: > In an older RBW catalog, there was a blurb about adding some cut-up PVC > pipe to the handlebars to achieve some different shapes to hold on to but I > wanted

[RBW] Re: FS: Random Bits

and the follow up. Thanks to all who helped with my spring parts bin cleaning. --ben [image: brforder.JPG] On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:59:00 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Kelley wrote: > All items sold! > $50 into BRF once all funds arrive. > > Thanks, > --ben > > > On Monday

[RBW] Re: FS: Random Bits

All items sold! $50 into BRF once all funds arrive. Thanks, --ben On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:19:01 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Kelley wrote: > I’ve done this various ways in the past, and this is how I’m going to do > it this time. > > All prices listed are shipped. Venmo or Paypal >

Re: [RBW] Re: Spiky platform pedal plus SPD? MAP bar surgery and reasons therefore.

I have some 8000s used twice that I can sell you if interested. Ben On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:12:57 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thank you! I wish I'd known about this, even better for me than the more > expensive T8000, before I spent 50 smalls on the Chesters. > > I took the Chesters o

[RBW] Re: Ride Report

Wow great to read this about a fellow Atlantan!! Very inspiring. On Monday, March 29, 2021 at 8:36:29 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi Irv, > > That is a fantastic write-up. How do you stay in such good shape to ride > that much? I am in my late thirties now and would love to continue ridi

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

Thanks all! Keith- wondering why you use Jones over Susie for rough rides? How do your swept back bars (Tosco?) work for the rougher more technical rides? I have limited experience using that degree of sweep and a little concerned about control- having elbows out seems more stable to me albeit

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

I snagged the last one! Well thanks to all the reviews here and elsewhere, including some long discussions with Will, I bought the LAST Susie! It's a large, and I'm a little anxious it's too big even though plenty of people say it won't be (PBH 86). I currently ride a Jones Plus LWB size M, and

[RBW] Re: FS-Clem L 64 --New

Hi Al, PM sent. (Never really got Google Groups to work correctly on my phone, so it might not have made it to the correct place!) Thanks, -ben- On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7:59:08 PM UTC-4 a spen wrote: > Hi Folks, > I ordered this 64 Clem-L, along with most of the bits for the build, but >

[RBW] Re: FS: BQ 60-74 plus others

The stack has been sold. Thanks, --ben On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 3:23:02 PM UTC-5 Benjamin Kelley wrote: > For sale in one lot; > 14 issues of Bicycle Quarterly. > 60-74, I have at least one issue left on my subscription, We'll > consider that included and I'

[RBW] Something similar to Rustines Constructeur Grips?

Good Day Group, I'm building up a new bike (Raleigh Clubman with S&S couplers I snagged off ebay a while back) and went to purchase some Rustines Constructeur grips, which are my favorite, only to find that supplies of them in the US have dried up. Velo Orange doesn't stock any Rustines products

Re: [RBW] New look for rivbike.com and new News blog

I've noticed some other sites switching to this theme for their site/webstore. I find it hard to navigate to find things. My main complaint is it tends to merge the website and the webstore into a seamless amalgamation of "site" and I can't tell whether I'm going to be reading an article/page or lo

[RBW] Any Susie owners out there?

Hi all, my first post here! I am close to pulling the trigger on a Susie, but am not finding many descriptions of how it rides, handles, etc. What should I expect? How is the acceleration? I am looking for something for 50% single track and 50% gravel roads, and an occasional short bikepacki

[RBW] WTB: RJF/Riv Grey Woolly Stubby Cap Medium and Gravel King SK+ 700x35

I missed out on the newest batch of these, saw the email too late. If anyone ended up buying a medium and their noggin is too big/small, or has an extra they'd like to part with. Also looking for a pair of Gravel King SK+ 700x35, used and serviceable is fine. Wanting to use them to train for a g

Re: [RBW] Bombadil on its Archetypal Route (loads of photos)

I'm running wavies on my QB and love em. Compared to Sycip JJJ, Surly Open, and Dimension Arch bars I have/had on other bikes. I think the wavie is a bit more comfortable for my biking posture. On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 10:08 AM Alex K wrote: > Longing for the PNW air, looking at these pictures.

Re: [RBW] In-kind donations for effective cycling advocacy

Always a tricky thing. The bike charity co-op in NYC that I dropped parts off at before moving back to KC, they would go through more desirable parts and sell online or in their retail location with funds going to the operation. So maybe just looking for the right co-op that does that sort of thin

Re: [RBW] Re: Weirdest Rivendell ideas?

Interesting article about the history of 650b. https://www.handbuiltbicyclenews.com/c36-bicycle-wheels/196-the-renaissance-of-the-650b-wheel-0 Has info from Grant about tires, and a picture from RR 33 in Fall 2004. About 1/2 way through the article. On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 4:28 PM Matthew Cook

Re: [RBW] KOMA bike light or similar?

Ron's Bikes started selling them recently also, but appears to be currently out of stock. https://ronsbikes.com/products/japan-tail-light?_pos=2&_sid=292ee306a&_ss=r&variant=33031174422616 I'm a big fan of these lights and have been using them for years(via BlueLug). I have one mounted on the rea

Re: [RBW] Re: MKS Next Touring Pedal Bearing Question

But these use sealed cartridge bearings right? What is to adjust other than holding them and the spindle in place? On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 1:31 PM Ray wrote: > That's really interesting. I don't think I've seen that before. If it were > me, I think I would treat it just like setting the bearing

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

y as wide and the > hub flange and it can drop out. > > Not CS but also a fan of this phil wood feature because I like fenders > > On Aug 11, 2020, at 8:49 AM, Benjamin L. Kelley > wrote: > >  > Is this feature dependent on the model or do all Phil track hubs do this? &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Rene Herse Fender Install for QB

Is this feature dependent on the model or do all Phil track hubs do this? On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 10:16 AM Clayton Scott wrote: > Phil wood hubs are your friend if you use febders with horizontal > dropouts. You can remove the bolt all the way and the wheel just drops out. > > Clayton Scott > HB

Re: [RBW] Recommendations/WTB: smallish saddlebag

I've been using the Swift Bandito for ~5 years now. Very happy with it. Holds my repair kit and Kryptonie Fahgettaboutit with some room to spare. The thing I like about the Swift Bandito vs the similar size Roadrunner bag is that on the bandito, the buckles for the straps go inside the bag, making

Re: [RBW] Re: Rain Cape Recommendation

I have a Cleverhood regular/original? I won in a give away years back. Waterproofing is great. Mine is DWR coated ripstop multicam with red accents. (Not my first choice but it was what was in the giveaway). Zippers are waterproof. Has plenty of reflective accents. Has some condensation/heat buil

Re: [RBW] Re: Hot Waxing Chains

I gave hot waxing a go last year. It worked, but not better than other "dry" lubes, and was more hassle I found. I tried Finish Line's dry lube and found it to be as dirty as regular wet lubes and didn't last very long. I ended up back with Squirt. It's as clean as hot waxing as far as attracting g

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

he transmission of > this virus. My regular riding buddy and I decided to end our gentleman > rides two weeks ago. I'd rather err on the safe side. > > Anton > velolumino.com > > > > On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 3:27:51 PM UTC-4, Benjamin Kelley wrote: >> >

Re: [RBW] Re: Let’s have a St. Louis Meet Up!

I'm currently in NYC but will be moving back to KC next month so I'll be on the other side of the state from you soon. I'd be down for a train trip over and ride later in the year perhaps, My work goes on so I'm as busy as ever during all this. I also tend to agree with you, a small group ride/cha

[RBW] Re: FS: Tires

The Stampede Pass are still available. Dropping the price to $100 shipped. On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 1:42:57 PM UTC-5, Benjamin Kelley wrote: > > Two Compass marked RH Stampede Pass 700cx32 Extralight Black. Used, Good > Condition 350km Had a couple of punctures on them bu

Re: [RBW] Racer Wald basket

Bluelug posted some pictures of a Cheviot the other day with one of these on a rear bag support. It looks pretty sweet. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/49741183866/in/dateposted/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluelug/49740639788/in/photostream/ On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 10:03 AM Pat Smith wr

Re: [RBW] Re: How do you ride alone?

I actually never really fit in with a bike community anywhere I've lived(Currently Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY). So I ride alone by choice and by default. I'll occasionally ride with friends that do, but not often. Sometimes I'll chat it up with another rider in the bike paths. What I'm taking, depe

[RBW] FS: Tires

Two Compass marked RH Stampede Pass 700cx32 Extralight Black. Used, Good Condition 350km Had a couple of punctures on them but no real damage. $125 for both Two Continental GatorSkin 700cx32 Folding. Used, Good condition 200km $50 for both Prices include shipping in the lower 48. If interested e

Re: [RBW] Re: Advice Needed: Tires

Funny I had the same thing happen, a couple flats in in a couple of days(I think like 4 in one week) on RH/Compass Stampede Pass' right after moving from KC to NYC. After that I switched to gatorskins which are the anti-supple and suck for gripping anything other than flat and dry pavement. But I

Re: [RBW] Re: Evolution of Riv SS Designs?

That's good to hear, I'm running 35c GravelKing SK+ on my Orange QB and was planning on going to 38's at some point. On Wed, Jan 15, 2020 at 2:20 PM Reid Echols wrote: > Thanks for the shout-out Brian! > > I can confirm that I'm running 43c Gravelking SKs in my Silver QB, and > echo Patrick's s

Re: [RBW] 2020 Goals

I use a Lezyne Mega C, and it allows you to have multiple bike profiles and has a setting for wheel circumference on each. I'm pretty happy with it, great battery life, and doesn't have the cold start issues I was experiencing with garmin devices. Goals for this year. I always set a small 2000km

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternative to Halfmitts?

Last winter I picked up a set of Bike Iowa's Pogie Lites for my commute. Not cold enough here(Brooklyn) for full pogies and these keep enough wind/rain/snow off and create a nice warm micro climate inside enough that I can wear thin wool liners rather than something thicker that's going to either s

Re: [RBW] Re: Sackville TrunkSack Small Mod

Thanks! They are tiny USB lights(front and back), I ordered from Blue Lug in Japan. Also running a PB SuperFlash in the rear. The light output is not exceptional.Two settings, on/flash. Good to "be seen" in the city and not blind the other folks in the bike lane, but if you need to ride where the

[RBW] Re: Ride Report, Brothers in CA

As a new Sonoma County resident, thanks for the report! My family and I will try and tackle some of these sections. -- 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: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

Saw a few WTB ads for a 62 hunqapillar...this is still available if any of you are interested. I'd really like to avoid putting it up on Ebay. Let me know if you've got any questions. Thanks. ben On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 2:23:20 PM UTC-8, benjamin wrote: > 2014 hunqa

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

questions, I don't always look at the computer. thanks! ben 415 378 6808 On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 6:02:55 AM UTC-8, Nick Ybarra wrote: > That "I Wish I Was a Little Bit Taller" is playing in my head on repeat > right now...GLWS ;) > > -Nick > >

[RBW] Re: FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/BIGgreyHunqapillar/library/hunqapillar%20for%20sale?sort=2&page=1 ^^^hopefully this link works Forgot to add that the pictured saddle isn't included in the sale and that the bike will come with the original headbadge. -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] FS: 62cm Hunqapillar

2014 hunqapillar powder coated a dark metallic grey -Chris king black sotto headset -dirt drop and noodle cockpit -Thomson seatpost(but I've also got a silver Nitto post if you'd prefer that) -Shimano levers and bar ends -9 speed xt rear derailleur with 12-36 9 speed cassette -cx70 front derailleur

Re: [RBW] Re: Wire Routing For Rack-Mounted Tail Light

Thanks for the pointer to the connectors, Anton. It looks like you're grounding through the bottom bracket bolt, and then via the fender mounting hardware? I think I'd prefer to keep it simple and not ground through the frame, although your method looks elegant. Do you have any recommendations

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