[RBW] FS: 52cm Sam Hillborne

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/4377692077.html Not mine, but just down the road. Looks like primo condition. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] TrunkSack vs. Saddlebag

I had that revelation in college. Textbooks the worst; so dense they shifted inside any luggage but when I strapped the book pack to my rear rack to "alleviate" the problem it became worse. It made my bike steer oddly, resist my body english and climbing out of the saddle nearly threw me off it

Re: [RBW] Leaping onto an Atlantis

A tip of my virtual hat to this. Well said! -JimD On Mar 20, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Eunice Chang wrote: > Emily, > > I'm going to quote someone who was wiser than me. If it makes you happy and > enjoy the rides more, the cost is trivial. If it makes you ride more, that's > a bonus. It's more of a q

Re: [RBW] TrunkSack vs. Saddlebag

I'm also a person that the B17 doesn't work for. A B17-N is much better. A Brooks Swift is perfecto. I've not tried a Swallow but, as I recall, the Swift/Swallow dimensions are similar. -JimD On Mar 20, 2014, at 8:08 AM, john wrote: > Thanks Steve. These are the specifics I'm after. Perhaps I'l

Re: [RBW] WTB: Sackville Saddlesack Medium

I too recently got this bag. I've been using a large Carradice bag for several years but it wasn't quite large enough for things I carry on my daily commute. Boy is the Saddlesack a great bag. Great design, very practical and clearly designed by folks who use what they make/sell. Plus it pa

[RBW] Boat Anchoring

I'll say this; the further I move toward my antiquity, the more I feel like a boat anchor. Irregardless of what bike I'm on. -JimD (trying to move gracefully into the sunset.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Boat Anchoring

this is exactly what I've been trying to avoid, and I'm feeling successful. Of course we have the advantage here of winter being the most desirable time to ride, so I've improved my strength through the past season. Now my old Raleigh is starting to look like a boat anchor with everything hang

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Nitto handlebars for Shimano 105 shifters?

I needed to shorten my reach to the bars due to a neck injury and the HWY 1 works great for me. It shortens (with the same stem) my reach 3-4cm, compared to Noodles. (I used to love the noodles for their roominess but in the last few years it became more of a bother than an advantage) Steve. O

Re: [RBW] Re: Is that a pre-release of the War Horse on the home page slideshow?

I like the silver/green headbadge. Mine is bronze/green. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 6:17 PM, Dan McNamara wrote: > I am really looking forward to seeing this bike in person. My now 2.5 year > old and I were at RBW HQ for the design conversation between Grant and > Liesl. Hoping to bring the lit

[RBW] Re: Boat Anchoring

My friend Dale explained as you get older the bike has to get lighter to maintain a constant speed. So 20 somethings should ride Raleigh DL-1s, 60 somethings get steel Colnagos with carbon tubular wheels. Once you reach 70, special carbon rando bikes with FMB 40mm tubies. -- You received this m

Re: [RBW] Leaping onto an Atlantis

Well hope Emily comes back and gives us her verdict. My 2 cents, if you have to ask to spend money then you need to think about it some more. i have a QB and a Hillborne, both are great bikes but sometimes we get too romantic about it. You can get a similiar ride (thank goodness, and no doub

[RBW] Re: TrunkSack vs. Saddlebag

John, Another option is to zip tie a medium wald basket to your rack lengthwise. I have that arrangement on my 56cm SimpleOne currently. The basket is well foreword (almost touches my legs), and as low as possible (rack touches fender, though my fender is well off the tire). I have also used a

[RBW] Creative Berthoud Saddle Rack lashing ideas

I have one of the Berthoud saddle bags that comes with the 'rack' that cradles the bag and attaches to the seatpost. Sometimes when i go out i'll leave the bag at home (mainly because i don't want to take the bag off/on due to too many stops during my ride). Staring at the empty rack i've tri

Re: [RBW] Boat Anchoring

I was just reading this when I saw your post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-karin-l-smithson/life-lessons_b_4989547.html On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM, jimD wrote: > > I'll say this; the further I move toward my antiquity, the more I feel > like a boat anchor. > > Irregardless of what bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Help me decide on tires for off road ramblin Chevoit.

The 700-40 version measured 40.5 mm on Salsa Delgado 23mm rims for me. Plenty of room on my Orange Sam ( now sold). ~mike On Thursday, March 20, 2014 8:49:59 PM UTC-7, Bryan wrote: > > Does anyone know the actual width of the Smart Sams? I'm wondering if > they'll fit on my Hillborne. >> >> >

Re: [RBW] WTB: Sackville Saddlesack Medium

Elton, can I ask why you are selling it? Again, let me know if it doesn't work out with Michael. Thanks! Leah -- 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

[RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

I have no advice but here is an anode to your cathode. My whole life I’ve been a $200 bike person. Last year I owned four of them and I was sick of the clutter so I gathered together one groupset of the best parts, sold or gave away everything else and bought a new Sam Hillborne frameset. I f

[RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

Hi Emily, I bought my Atlantis new in '99 or so. I have owned many bikes, but my Atlantis is the one bike I will never sell. I love it. I have had 3 back surgeries and is the most comfortable bike I have ridden. I don't own a car, so I ride this bike daily and have hauled 80 lbs or more. I have

Re: [RBW] Leaping onto an Atlantis

Irresponsible? Not irresponsible at all. The Atlantis is super-duper for road and gravel tours. I've taken mine across the US twice, as well as on many other tours. If you can afford it and you'll ride it, I say go for it. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 7:33 AM, Emily Hutchinson wrote: > Hello, > I am

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

Awesome post redsydude I have a bike that I paid like $160 for off of Ebay and probably wasn't worth even that, an old early 80s gas pipe Nishiki. It's what I use when I need to ride somewhere and lock up a bike. I keep thinking I will make some improvements, but then looking at the frame, it's

Re: [RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

On a club ride last weekend, pal Frank (on a racked and fendered Bilenky) and I (on a racked and fendered Saluki -not far different from an Atlantis) pulled away at 18 - 20 avg from the F85/Roubaix pack, just because we were felling perky. The Saluki feels comfortable, not heavy. (Tires are GB Ours

[RBW] Tire Talk

I recently found this video on the making of Schwalbe tires and thought with all of the tire talk on here recently others might like to check it out. Love looking at those big machines working the rubber. http://reno-rambler.blogspot.com/2014/03/birthing-tire.html Cheers, Addison Wilhite, M.A.

Re: [RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

I had 34mm Michelin Dynamics that measured closer to 35's on my Rambly for a while--they were great but there wasn't much room for more rubber. These 38c 's would be mighty tight...hopefully someone will take a chance and try it and report back! On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 10:50 PM, Kieran J wrote:

Re: [RBW] Leaping onto an Atlantis

I can't add much to this, but I will say that I believe that if the Atlantis is the sort of bike you want, then you can't get a much better one of that sort... Steve On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 7:50 AM, jimD wrote: > A tip of my virtual hat to this. Well said! > -JimD > On Mar 20, 2014, at 7:27 PM

Re: [RBW] Hanging vs Platform Hitch Bike Carriers

Then you will love the 2015 VW Golf Variant TDI. Jim Bronson wrote: >Oh I agree with you, it's just not enough to make me want to jump into >a >new car. If it had a diesel and got 35-40 highway mpg then I might be >more >eager to take the plunge on a new car. In fact if they came out with >an

Re: [RBW] Hanging vs Platform Hitch Bike Carriers

Is that like the Golf Plus I've seen in Germany? Will it fit 8 foot 2x4s?? My Rondo can, just lay the back seats and front passenger seat flat and position the boards diagonally, front right to back left. I've brought home 20+ that way. On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:

[RBW] Re: Grant on tires

I think the Hetres 650b tires are fantastic! Very fast, plenty fat for gravel. I like what Jan is doing. I'd like to see fatter tires from Jan especially in the 29/700 size. Say 29x2.0. I doubt he will because most of the bikes he reviews or rides can only handle up to 40mm? Having more choices

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

Hobie: do you know how much this tire weighs? I couldn't find that figure. If it is sufficiently lighter than the Big Apple, it will be a very nice tire for the sandy soils around here. On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 12:44 PM, hobie wrote: > I think the Hetres 650b tires are fantastic! Very fast, ple

[RBW] Wtb a quickbeam 54cm

Someone sell me a 54cm Quickbeam, an orange one if possible. (A 56 could work too). I am particular about two things: Upper fork eyelets are a must have. Kickstand plate is a must not have. Thanks all :) - reply offlist Jason SF,CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

Patrick. The Schwalbe website list them as 680 grams. Aren't the Apples wire bead? I don't ride wire bead tires. I think they are slow. I use to ride sew ups or tubulars on the track and road. A folding tire comes closer to the feel and speed of a sew up and will always beat a wire bead. Jan has

Re: [RBW] Re: New version of the AllRounder?

I agree with Leslie regarding a 650b Hilsen. I have a Roadeo, a 650b Ram and a 650b Hilsen, and if I could only choose one, then the Hilsen can handle 100% of my current riding needs--I would need to pull off and put on racks/fenders/tires/wheelsets depending upon my needs, but it would do it all.

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

Thanks. 680 grams is 200 grams less than the original 700cX2.35 Big Apples, wire bead, and about 100 grams less than the "Litespeed" folding version. I may just try those some day. Right now I have the superest lighter-est Furious Freds on the Fargo, but they measure a paltry 55 mm on the 44 mm ri

Re: [RBW] Hanging vs Platform Hitch Bike Carriers

I really appreciate all the suggestions! Ray, the link to risers was much appreciated as was the link to the Transit racks at Performance. Those are half the price of comparable Yakima product through REI. Though I have high praise for Yakima and REI for always standing behind their products for

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday

Is the debut ride on? What time? jim m wc ca On Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:51:21 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > >> I know a route that is flatish, on a bike trail for most of it. > But it requires a creek crossing and carrying your bike up some stairs. > Maybe a walk up a hill. But it ends wit

[RBW] FS: 650b Single Speed Quickbeam Wheelset.

Excuse the potential crosspost from the 650b group... I believe these are wheels that would've come with the smaller 650b Quickbeams. FS: 650b Single Speed Wheelset. Suzue high flange silver hubs, qr with skewers included. 32h. Rear is free/free flip/flop. 120/100 spacing. Laced to Veloc

[RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday

When Manny says "flat-ish", I think: On Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:51:21 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > >> I know a route that is flatish, on a bike trail for most of it. > But it requires a creek crossing and ca

[RBW] Re: Wtb a quickbeam 54cm

So that narrows it to an orange one, right? Green Quickbeams = no extra mid-fork eyelets, no kickstand plate Orange Quickbeam = yes extra eyelets, no kickstand plate Silver Quickbeam = yes extra eyelets, yes kickstand plate Personally, I'd take a kickstand plate over the extraneous eyelets, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

Patrick. Have any land speed/track records been broken on wire beads recently? If fat tires can be made lightweight I'll buy them. The Surly Knard 29x3 come in wire bead and folding. The wire version might last longer and have better protection but I'd much rather ride the lighter folding tire.T

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday

Or the other way. Down. On Mar 21, 2014 1:18 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote: > When Manny says "flat-ish", I think: > > > > > > > > On Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:51:21 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: >> >> >>> I know a route th

Re: [RBW] Re: Wtb a quickbeam 54cm

Yes. It almost certainly will. I was allowing for repaints or possible transition period models with green paint and fork eyelets (do those exist?). I don't know what it is about kickstands plates that bother me. I just don't like the aesthetics of the plate and never use a kickstand. I don't ha

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

Furious Freds, at a true 360 grams? Labeled 50 but measure 55 on my SnoCat SuperLites. On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 2:35 PM, jimmy johnsen wrote: > Patrick. Have any land speed/track records been broken on wire beads > recently? If fat tires can be made lightweight I'll buy them. The Surly > Knard 2

Re: [RBW] Re: Wtb a quickbeam 54cm

I wonder how many Orange 54cm Quickbeams are out there? I would not be surprised if it is around 10 or so. Dan Abelson (who has an orange 54cm Quickbeam and can't imagine selling it). On Mar 21, 2014 4:24 PM, "JL" wrote: > Yes. It almost certainly will. I was allowing for repaints or possible >

Re: [RBW] Re: Wtb a quickbeam 54cm

Ohhh. I'm looking for a prized pony. That is fun. The thrill of the chase! Jason > On Mar 21, 2014, at 2:40 PM, Dan Abelson wrote: > > I wonder how many Orange 54cm Quickbeams are out there? I would not be > surprised if it is around 10 or so. > > Dan Abelson > (who has an orange 54cm Qui

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday

Does anyone know if the ride's gonna happen. I'm thinking of leaving early enough to get there from Los Angeles (if possible.)-Jim W.-Original Message- From: Chris Chen Sent: Mar 21, 2014 1:56 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ

[RBW] Re: FS - Dura Ace 7400 Group

New Photos on the Flickr Stream: https://www.flickr.com/photos/120965275@N06/sets/72157642650175245/ Also, taking everything down anphotographing it, I realize the $700 might be a little high. Knocking it to $600 plus actual shipping for the whole group. Again, the set functions extremely well,

[RBW] Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

Just got off the phone with the one and only RCW directly from her temporary outpost at Riv BBH. Confirmed ride tomorrow. 3/22 Meet at Riv HQ at 11ish for a mellow ramble abouts. Proposed route involved some short city riding, mellow bike path riding, then some creek crossing, stairs and rope sw

[RBW] Re: Leaping onto an Atlantis

> > At $4,000 the Atlantis costs $16.60 a month over 20 year period. (4k$) > Or, if one opts for a less expensive, but same genre-ed bike: Surly LHT: $5.41 a month over 20 year period. (1300$) If I had the intention of riding the bike for the rest of my life, I'd skip the coffee shop a coup

[RBW] Re: FS - Dura Ace 7400 Group

Lastly, the brake levers are 7401, not 02 like I originally posted. I don't even know if they made 7402 levers... Oy vey. So many numbers! On Thursday, March 20, 2014 2:49:01 PM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: > > I have a Dura Ace 7400 group including a wheelset with cassette for sale. > I had it on a

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv Chica Warrior Custom at RivHQ/BBH this Saturday

Happening. Details: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/E3ji92w0A9g/Oy447znZ9-cJ Manny On Friday, March 21, 2014 3:19:38 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: > > > Does anyone know if the ride's gonna happen. I'm thinking of leaving early > enough to get there from Los Angeles (if possibl

[RBW] Re: Hanging vs Platform Hitch Bike Carriers

I have both roof-mounted bike racks (Yakima) and a 1.25" hitch mount 'hanging' style rack (Thule). I've never tried a platform hitch rack, but I'm guessing that style would keep the bikes happier. The Thule has an anti-sway mechanism by way of a hinge-down third clamp that secures the seat tu

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

> > I can't stand wire beads...much prefer a folding bead. > Just installed the Stampede Pass onto my Roadeo, first ride on Sunday. The look much better than the 25mm Continental tires I had on it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bun

Re: [RBW] Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

He's lying, you're all going to hug your loved ones REALLY HARD when you get home. But have a great time anyway xoxo Chenny On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Just got off the phone with the one and only RCW directly from her > temporary outpost at Riv BBH. > Confirmed r

[RBW] Re: Nitto Back Rack The Next Generation

I bought this from Ben's 3 weeks ago I found a good online coupon and they were selling at a lower than now, so I was resigned to either one, but was happy to get the new one. On Friday, March 21, 2014 7:55:57

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

I still don't get how the bead affects the ride quality, whether for comfort or speed. Can anyone explain? From Jan's testing it would seem that the principal variable by an order of magnitude is casing construction. But I'd like to know if it does, 'cuz if it does, I need to swap out the wire bea

[RBW] Re: Nanoreview, Barlow Pass 700x38C on Dyad

Mine measure 38.04 on a Mavic A719 rim. I tried them on an Open Pro and it was just over 36. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8531240@N06/13191717294/ - Frank On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 9:01:06 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: > > Measures out to 34mm right now, but that might change. > > I'm go

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

All, I don't see how a wire bead could affect performance beyond the slight weight difference. It just so happens most supple sidewall, thin tread tires are folding bead. At least I think so. Best, joe On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 5:52 PM, RJM wrote: > I can't stand wire beads...much prefer a fold

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant on tires

That makes sense to me, too. On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 8:51 PM, Joe Broach wrote: > All, > > I don't see how a wire bead could affect performance beyond the slight > weight difference. It just so happens most supple sidewall, thin tread > tires are folding bead. At least I think so. > > Best, > j

[RBW] New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East Coast (to offset the big Atlantis I sent to Portland)... I got the bike together and out for a quick test ride this afternoon and was grinning from ear to ear. It fits, i

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

Dude Tony, rock the lavender! One of a kind color! -Mike On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another Riv to the East > Coast (to offset the big Atlantis I sent to Po

Re: [RBW] New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

What Mike said. Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 8:50 PM, Michael Williams wrote: > Dude Tony, rock the lavender! One of a kind color! -Mike > > > On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > >> http://dr2dc.blo

[RBW] Re: Rivendell Chica Warrior Ride. Tomorrow! (3/22)

So envious. Have a great time, y'all! On Friday, March 21, 2014 4:12:45 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Just got off the phone with the one and only RCW directly from her > temporary outpost at Riv BBH. > Confirmed ride tomorrow. 3/22 > Meet at Riv HQ at 11ish for a mellow ramble abouts. > > P

[RBW] Saddlesack Medium and Biking to School

Well, I don't know what came over me just now. I found myself pecking out my credit card info on Riv's site for a new Saddlesack Medium in tan. I don't even know how I settled on tan. Wait, yes I do - I flipped through the Group's photo pool and noted that the bikes similar in paint to my Betty

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

I love the color, but I like pink bikes, too, so I'm biased! Joe "80s fade paintjobs forever" Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:46:11 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-bike-day.html > > I'm quite satisfied to say that I've introduced another R

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day - Lavendar Saluki!

A big congrats to you, Tony!! Hope I can see it in person one day. Looking forward to close-ups! Are you thinking of Hetres for it? -- 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 fro